US 12,305,415 B2
Portable barrier
Paul J. Maginot, McCordsville, IN (US)
Assigned to Shadiant, LLC, Indianapolis, IN (US)
Filed by Shadiant LLC, Indianapolis, IN (US)
Filed on Feb. 11, 2024, as Appl. No. 18/438,493.
Application 18/438,493 is a continuation of application No. 17/887,477, filed on Aug. 14, 2022, granted, now 11,898,367.
Application 17/887,477 is a continuation of application No. 16/937,445, filed on Jul. 23, 2020, granted, now 11,414,884, issued on Aug. 16, 2022.
Application 16/937,445 is a continuation of application No. 15/897,697, filed on Feb. 15, 2018, granted, now 10,724,268, issued on Jul. 28, 2020.
Application 15/897,697 is a continuation of application No. 15/294,753, filed on Oct. 16, 2016, granted, now 9,896,863, issued on Feb. 20, 2018.
Application 15/294,753 is a continuation of application No. 14/657,783, filed on Mar. 13, 2015, granted, now 9,470,011.
Application 14/657,783 is a continuation of application No. 14/170,628, filed on Feb. 2, 2014, granted, now 8,978,681, issued on Mar. 17, 2015.
Application 14/170,628 is a continuation of application No. 13/919,904, filed on Jun. 17, 2013, granted, now 8,651,125, issued on Feb. 18, 2014.
Application 13/919,904 is a continuation of application No. 13/465,887, filed on May 7, 2012, granted, now 8,464,739, issued on Jun. 18, 2013.
Application 13/465,887 is a continuation of application No. 12/843,837, filed on Jul. 26, 2010, granted, now 8,205,628, issued on Jun. 26, 2012.
Application 13/465,887 is a continuation of application No. 12/834,006, filed on Jul. 11, 2010, granted, now 8,171,948, issued on May 8, 2012.
Application 12/843,837 is a continuation of application No. 12/834,011, filed on Jul. 11, 2010, abandoned.
Application 12/843,837 is a continuation of application No. 12/834,008, filed on Jul. 11, 2010, abandoned.
Application 12/843,837 is a continuation of application No. 12/834,009, filed on Jul. 11, 2010, granted, now 8,176,928, issued on May 15, 2012.
Application 13/465,887 is a continuation of application No. 12/834,009, filed on Jul. 11, 2010, granted, now 8,176,928, issued on May 15, 2012.
Application 12/843,837 is a continuation of application No. 12/834,006, filed on Jul. 11, 2010, granted, now 8,171,948, issued on May 8, 2012.
Prior Publication US 2024/0183187 A1, Jun. 6, 2024
Int. Cl. E04H 15/48 (2006.01); E04H 15/00 (2006.01); E04H 15/54 (2006.01); E04H 15/56 (2006.01); E04H 15/64 (2006.01)
CPC E04H 15/48 (2013.01) [E04H 15/003 (2013.01); E04H 15/54 (2013.01); E04H 15/56 (2013.01); E04H 15/64 (2013.01)] 19 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A portable barrier, comprising:
a pedestal assembly including (i) a plurality of legs that are movable with respect to each other, said plurality of legs includes a first lateral leg having a first free leg end, and a second lateral leg having a second free leg end, and (ii) a flooring connected to said first lateral leg and said second lateral leg; and
a cover assembly including (i) a plurality of arms that are movable with respect to each other, said plurality of arms includes a first lateral arm having a first free arm end and a second lateral arm having a second free arm end, and (ii) a covering connected to said first lateral arm and said second lateral arm, and
wherein said portable barrier is configured to be moved between a protection mode and a storage mode,
wherein, when said portable barrier is positioned in said protection mode, (i) a first line is defined between the first free leg end and the second free leg end, (ii) a second line is defined between the first free arm end and the second free arm end, (iii) a third line is defined between the first free leg end and the first free arm end, and (iv) a fourth line is defined between the second free leg end and the second free arm end, and (v) the first line, the second line, the third line, and the fourth line define a closed path, and
wherein, when said portable barrier is positioned in said protection mode, (i) said flooring and said covering define an occupant space therebetween, (ii) said portable barrier defines a first lateral side opening configured to provide access to said occupant space, said first lateral side opening being located between said first lateral leg and said first lateral arm, (iii) said portable barrier defines a second lateral side opening configured to provide access to said occupant space, said second lateral side opening being located between said second lateral leg and said second lateral arm, and (iv) said portable barrier defines a front opening configured to provide access to said occupant space, said front opening being aligned with said closed path,
wherein said first lateral side opening is contiguous with said front opening,
wherein said second lateral side opening is also contiguous with said front opening,
wherein said first lateral arm pivots about an axis during movement of said portable barrier from said protection mode to said storage mode,
wherein said second lateral arm pivots about said axis during movement of said portable barrier between said protection mode and said storage mode, and
wherein said axis extends through the closed path.