All-weather, portable and modular awning system
First Claim
1. A modular all-weather awning system that is configured and arranged to removably couple to a canopy that includes a first and a second leg, the system providing protection from weather elements and comprising:
- a frame assembly comprising;
a cross member that includes a first and a second end;
a first support member that includes a first canopy coupler positioned at a first proximal end and a first receiver coupler positioned at a first distal end; and
a second support member that includes a second canopy coupler positioned at a second proximal end and a second receiver coupler positioned at a second distal end, wherein a frame is formed by coupling the first receiver coupler to the cross member'"'"'s first end and coupling the second receiver coupler to the cross member'"'"'s second end, such that the first and second support members are substantially parallel members and each is substantially orthogonal to the cross member;
a cover that is configured and arranged to couple to the frame, wherein the frame couples to the canopy by coupling the first canopy coupler to the canopy'"'"'s first leg and coupling the second canopy coupler to the canopy'"'"'s second leg, such that the cover provides protection, from the weather elements, to an area below the frame; and
a rain gutter configured to couple to at least one of the first support member and the second support member and to collect water that is incident on the cover, wherein the rain gutter includes;
a longitudinally cut member of a pipe;
a longitudinally cut end-cap that is connected to an end portion of the pipe;
a drain hole at the end of the pipe;
a first and a second retainer clip, wherein each of the first and the second retainer clips are enabled to attach the rain gutter to the at least one of the first support member and the second support member; and
a fabric downspout configured and arranged to removably couple to a leg of the canopy.
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Abstract
An awning system for a canopy that couples to two legs of the canopy is disclosed. The awing includes a fabric cover and frameworks. The supportive frameworks include a pair of side supports, each attached to a leg of the canopy and a laterally telescoping crossbeam that attaches to the distal ends of the side supports. The frameworks further include a plurality of tent poles connected perpendicularly to the side supports. The poles support the fabric cover in an upwardly arched shape to facilitate the shedding of water. A tension pole is connected to the bottom of a proximal fabric panel and the top of the distal fabric panel using a system of fabric pockets. The fabric cover is removably attached to the frameworks. The awning provides all-weather protection and may display a sign. Removable rain gutters attach to the awning supports and channel water down legs of the canopy.
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16 Claims
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1. A modular all-weather awning system that is configured and arranged to removably couple to a canopy that includes a first and a second leg, the system providing protection from weather elements and comprising:
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a frame assembly comprising; a cross member that includes a first and a second end; a first support member that includes a first canopy coupler positioned at a first proximal end and a first receiver coupler positioned at a first distal end; and a second support member that includes a second canopy coupler positioned at a second proximal end and a second receiver coupler positioned at a second distal end, wherein a frame is formed by coupling the first receiver coupler to the cross member'"'"'s first end and coupling the second receiver coupler to the cross member'"'"'s second end, such that the first and second support members are substantially parallel members and each is substantially orthogonal to the cross member; a cover that is configured and arranged to couple to the frame, wherein the frame couples to the canopy by coupling the first canopy coupler to the canopy'"'"'s first leg and coupling the second canopy coupler to the canopy'"'"'s second leg, such that the cover provides protection, from the weather elements, to an area below the frame; and a rain gutter configured to couple to at least one of the first support member and the second support member and to collect water that is incident on the cover, wherein the rain gutter includes; a longitudinally cut member of a pipe; a longitudinally cut end-cap that is connected to an end portion of the pipe; a drain hole at the end of the pipe; a first and a second retainer clip, wherein each of the first and the second retainer clips are enabled to attach the rain gutter to the at least one of the first support member and the second support member; and a fabric downspout configured and arranged to removably couple to a leg of the canopy. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. An awning assembly that comprises:
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a frame that includes a first and a second canopy fastener and a cross member, wherein the first and the second canopy fasteners are configured and arranged to couple the frame to a canopy assembly and a width of the frame is adjustable based on an adjustable length of the cross member; a fabric cover that is configured and arranged to stretch over the frame; and a rain gutter that is configured and arrange to couple to the frame and collect and channel moisture from the fabric cover, wherein the rain gutter includes; a longitudinally cut member of a pipe; a longitudinally cut end-cap that is connected to an end portion of the pipe; a drain hole at the end of the pipe; a first and a second retainer clip, wherein each of the first and the second retainer clips are enabled to attach the rain gutter to the frame; and a fabric downspout configured and arranged to removably couple to the canopy assembly. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A detachable all-weather awning for a portable canopy, comprising:
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a framework that includes a proximal arched tent pole, a distal arched tent pole, a first side arm, a second arm, and a telescoping cross beam wherein the first and second side arms are configured and arranged to be attached to the canopy; an awning cover that includes at least an arch-shaped proximal fabric panel and an arch-shaped distal fabric panel, wherein the proximal fabric panel extends from the proximal tent pole to the canopy and the distal fabric panel extends downward vertically from the distal tent pole to the telescoping cross beam; and a detachable rain gutter, wherein the rain gutter includes; a longitudinally cut member of a pipe; a longitudinally cut end-cap that is connected to an end portion of the pipe; a drain hole at the end of the pipe; a first and a second retainer clip, wherein each of the first and the second retainer clips are enabled to attach the rain gutter to the first side arm of the framework; and a fabric downspout configured and arranged to removably couple to a leg of the canopy. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16)
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