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  Compact collapsible gazeboRelated Patent Categories: Tent, Canopy, Umbrella, Or Cane, Portable Shelter (i.e., Tent Or Canopy), Framework, Foldable, Having Link Means, Lazy Tong TypeThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060070649. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
FIELD [0001] The present invention relates generally to gazebos, and more particularly to collapsible gazebos. BACKGROUND [0002] Gazebos are known to provide shade from the sun and protection from rain. To make gazebos portable, collapsible gazebos have been designed. Collapsible gazebos can typically be deployed at a desired location, such as a park or back yard, and collapsed when no longer needed. [0003] Conventional collapsible gazebos present a problem, however, in that they can be very large when collapsed, making them cumbersome to transport. [0004] Therefore, what is needed is a compact collapsible gazebo. SUMMARY [0005] The invention overcomes the identified limitations and provides a compact collapsible gazebo. [0006] An exemplary embodiment of a compact collapsible gazebo includes a gazebo frame, which includes a plurality of telescoping legs, configured to rest on a ground surface and to extend and collapse. The gazebo frame also includes a plurality of side scissor structures, each comprising a plurality of scissor members and coupled to a pair of the telescoping legs, where the side scissor structures scissor together to collapse the gazebo frame and scissor apart to expand the gazebo frame. The gazebo frame also includes a plurality of central scissor structures, each having a plurality of scissor members and coupled to a central cover support and a midsection of a side scissor structure, where the central scissor structures scissor together to collapse the gazebo frame and scissor apart to expand the gazebo frame. [0007] In one aspect of the invention, the central cover support is configured to extend in a telescoping fashion in response to expanding of the gazebo frame and collapse in a telescoping fashion in response to collapsing of the gazebo frame. In another aspect, the number of telescoping legs is four, the number of side scissor structures is four, and the number of central scissor structures is four. [0008] In another aspect of the invention, the gazebo frame includes a plurality of feet, each coupled to a bottom of a telescoping leg, configured to rest on the ground surface. In another aspect, a gazebo cover is configured to lie on top of the central cover support and at least one other part of the gazebo frame. [0009] In another embodiment, a collapsible gazebo system includes a collapsible gazebo frame and a gazebo case configured to contain the gazebo frame when collapsed. The gazebo frame includes a plurality of telescoping legs, configured to rest on a ground surface and to extend and collapse. The gazebo frame also includes a plurality of side scissor structures, each comprising a plurality of scissor members and coupled to a pair of the telescoping legs, where the side scissor structures scissor together to collapse the gazebo frame and scissor apart to expand the gazebo frame. The gazebo frame also includes a plurality of central scissor structures, each having a plurality of scissor members and coupled to a central cover support and a midsection of a side scissor structure, where the central scissor structures scissor together to collapse the gazebo frame and scissor apart to expand the gazebo frame. [0010] In one aspect, the gazebo case includes wheels, configured to allow the gazebo case to roll. In another aspect, the gazebo case includes storage pockets. [0011] Advantages of the invention include compactness and ease of transport of the gazebo for the gazebo user. DRAWINGS [0012] The invention will be described with reference to the drawings, in which: [0013] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a compact gazebo without a cover, according to one embodiment of the invention; [0014] FIG. 2A is a perspective view showing a compact gazebo with a cover, according to one embodiment of the invention; [0015] FIG. 2B is a side view showing a compact gazebo with a cover, according to one embodiment of the invention; [0016] FIG. 2C is a top view showing a compact gazebo with a cover, according to one embodiment of the invention; [0017] FIG. 3A is a topside perspective view showing a gazebo case, according to one embodiment of the invention; and [0018] FIG. 3B is a bottomside perspective view showing a gazebo case, according to one embodiment of the invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION [0019] Exemplary embodiments are described herein to provide a detailed description of the invention. Variations of these embodiments will be apparent to those of skill in the art. For example, the invention is described with reference to a compact gazebo, but the invention may also apply to other types of collapsible structures, such as tents or cabanas. Continue reading... Full patent description for Compact collapsible gazebo Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Compact collapsible gazebo patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. 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