1) FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gazebo, which is economical to produce, is easy to ship as one unit, requires no tools, and can be quickly and easily folded and unfolded. Particularly, the present invention relates to a four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo, comprising:
- 1) Self-ventilating anti-mosquito top-roof system,
- 2) Splash-drip-eliminating bottom-roof system,
- 3) Leaf-filtering gutter-spout post system
- 4) Multi-purpose multi-configuration panel system, and
- 5) Height-adjustable base system.
2) DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART
A variety of inventions of gazebos have been introduced.
U.S. Pat. No. 6,349,511, issued 2002 Feb. 26, to Patrick K. McAlpin, demonstrates a gazebo which is fabricated utilizing a novel construction system wherein lightweight aluminum framing components are employed. A preferred structure has eight sides wherein each side includes a pair of vertical posts, a pair of header members, a rail and foot member, columns disposed between the rail and foot member and the pair of header members, and an insulated composite roof panel. An entrance way is void of the rail and foot member, but can be employed with the necessary framing components to attach a door. As each side unit is attached by self mating beam and vertical post members to an adjacent side unit, the gazebo structure is formed. A crown portion can be attached upon an apex of the gazebo.
U.S. Pat. No. 7,207,344, issued 2007 Apr. 24, to Chung Sen Wu, describes a two-tier canopy system which is provided that includes a canopy support structure having a central post and a plurality of radially extending arms. A first canopy covering is supported by the radially extending arms and has a central opening, wherein the central post extends through the central opening. A second canopy covering, having at least a portion thereof disposed above the central opening, is supported by the central post, wherein the central post is biased towards the second canopy covering.
U.S. Pat. No. 7,308,901, issued 2007 Dec. 18, to Ted H. Meyer, describes a canopy system which includes a canopy frame and a canopy cover supported by the canopy frame. The canopy cover includes an inner solid portion, an outer solid portion, and a meshed portion disposed between the inner and outer solid portions and disposed proximately to an outer periphery of the canopy cover.
U.S. Pat. No. 7,963,072, issued 2011 Jun. 21, to Torrence Anderson, details a system or kit of injection molded panels and other components having integrated connectors which combine together to form an enclosure, preferably in the form of a gazebo. The support posts, roof rafters, roof supports, roof panels and walls are formed of injection molded plastic to interlock with one another without the need for separate I-beam connectors. The system incorporates a minimum number of components to construct a gazebo type enclosure by integrally forming connectors in to the injection molded components and panels.
U.S. Pat. No. 8,286,591, issued 2012 Oct. 16, to Casey Moffett-Chaney, details assemblies that allow pet access through a panel and enclosures having multiple functions. More specifically the enclosures include pet doors that allow for selective entry, whereby one or more designated animals are allowed to enter into the enclosures while other non-designated animals can be easily excluded, without owner supervision. The enclosures herein are useful for multiple purposes, non-exclusively including the isolation of pets so they can eat, eliminate waste, whelp, queen, nurse their young, or sleep without being bothered by other non-designated pets.
U.S. Pat. No. 8,640,420, issued 2014 Feb. 4, to Bradford Halley, describes a pergola system which includes a frame having a plurality of generally vertically-oriented, spaced-apart posts aligned in rows. A generally horizontally-oriented, spaced-apart frame member is attached to each row of posts. A plurality of rails and outer rails extend across the frame members and are oriented generally orthogonally to the frame members, the rails being attached to the frame members.
U.S. Pat. No. 9,243,422, issued 2016 Jan. 26, to David Lewis Hunt, demonstrates a portable shelter framing system which includes a plurality of vertical support members; a plurality of crossbeam members, each of the crossbeam members configured to be connected between a pair of the plurality of vertical support members without the use of tools; and a plurality of roof frame members, each of the roof frame members configured to be coupled to one of the plurality of vertical support members or one of the plurality of crossbeam members without the use of tools.
U.S. Pat. No. 9,556,639, issued 2017 Jan. 31, to David Lewis Hunt, details a portable shelter framing system which includes a plurality of corner support members; a plurality of crossbeam members, each of the crossbeam members configured to be connected between a pair of the plurality of corner support members without the use of tools; and a plurality of roof frame members, each of the roof frame members configured to be coupled to one of the plurality of corner support members or one of the plurality of crossbeam members without the use of tools.
U.S. Pat. No. D458,689, issued 2002 Jun. 11, to Leo Chi-Hong Wang, demonstrates an ornamental design for a two tier gazebo.
U.S. Pat. No. D483,498, issued 2003 Dec. 9, to Leo Chi-Hong Wang, details an ornamental design for a two tier gazebo.
U.S. Pat. No. D502,776, issued 2005 Mar. 8, to Leo Chi-Hong Wang, details an ornamental design for a simple roof greek key design barzebo.
U.S. Pat. No. D505,731, issued 2005 Mar. 31, to Leo Chi-Hong Wang, demonstrates an ornamental design for a Greek key design barzebo with overhang.
U.S. Pat. No. D506,836, issued 2005 Jun. 28, to Leo Chi-Hong Wang, describes an ornamental design for a victorian design barzebo with overhang.
U.S. Pat. No. D509,908, issued 2005 Sep. 20, to Leo Chi-Hong Wang, describes an ornamental design for a simple roof palm design barzebo.
U.S. Pat. No. D532,116, issued 2006 Nov. 14, to Ronald R. Merritt, details an ornamental design for a gazebo.
U.S. Pat. No. D594,134, issued 2009 Jun. 9, to Christopher J. Giovino, details an ornamental design for a three panel corner grouping for a gazebo.
U.S. Pat. No. D659,258, issued 2012 May 8, to Leo Chi-Hong Wang, demonstrates an ornamental design for a gazebo.
U.S. Patent No 20060266401, issued 2006 Nov. 30, to Weidan Wu, demonstrates a tarpaulin shelter with collapsible doorframes, it includes doorframes, the lower end of which is connected to the base and the upper end is connected with corner joint and cross beam, characterized in that the doorframe includes at least three upright poles, in which at least a set of x-scissor member are arranged between the middle upright pole and each side upright pole, said scissor is composed of two cross rods of which the middle portions are mutually hinged together. One end of each cross rod is hinged with the fixing collar of the corresponding upright pole; the other end is hinged with the movable collar corresponding to upright pole.
U.S. Patent No 20150144169, issued 2015 May 28, to David Lewis Hunt, describes a portable shelter framing system which includes a plurality of corner support members; a plurality of crossbeam members, each of the crossbeam members configured to be connected between a pair of the plurality of corner support members without the use of tools; and a plurality of roof frame members, each of the roof frame members configured to be coupled to one of the plurality of corner support members or one of the plurality of crossbeam members without the use of tools.
U.S. Patent No 20150144170, issued 2015 May 28, to David Lewis Hunt, demonstrates a portable shelter framing system which includes a plurality of vertical support members; a plurality of crossbeam members, each of the crossbeam members configured to be connected between a pair of the plurality of vertical support members without the use of tools; and a plurality of roof frame members, each of the roof frame members configured to be coupled to one of the plurality of vertical support members or one of the plurality of crossbeam members without the use of tools.
Disadvantages of the Prior Art
The prior art have failed to solve many problems associated with such gazebos as follows:
- 1) No prior art mention or disclose any gazebo, having
- height-adjustable tube-screws 132 and
- anchoring screws 134.
- Therefore, the prior art of gazebo:
- a) Can not securably insert into anchoring-screw holes 133
- to provide vertical adjustability
- (see FIGS. 2A and 9);
- b) Can not adjust the height of corner posts 116a
- to compensate for uneven terrain
- (see FIGS. 2A and 9);
- c) Can not adjust the height of corner posts 116a
- to compensate for uneven concrete surface
- (see FIGS. 2A and 9);
- d) Can not adjust the height of corner posts 116a
- to compensate for uneven deck surface
- (see FIGS. 2A and 9); and
- e) Can not level the gazebo
- to keep water drainage working properly
- (see FIGS. 2A and 9).
- 2) No prior art mention or disclose any gazebo, having
- multi-purpose panel frames 121.
- Therefore, the prior art of gazebo:
- a) Can not securably hold screen material first panels 122, screen material second panels 123, and H-shaped panel strips 124
- to allow wind to flow through
- (see FIG. 8I);
- b) Can not securably hold transparent material first panels 122, transparent material second panels 123, and H-shaped panel strips 124
- to provide light to shine through
- (see FIGS. 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, 8F, 8G, 8J, and 8K);
- c) Can not securably hold opaque material first panels 122, opaque material second panels 123, and H-shaped panel strips 124
- to block wind or light
- (see FIG. 8H); and
- d) Can not allow quick and easy installation of door panels
- to provide numerous door configuration options
- (see FIGS. 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, 8F, 8G, 8H, 8I, 8J, and 8K).
- 3) No prior art mention or disclose any gazebo, having first panels 122.
- Therefore, the prior art of gazebo:
- a) Can not allow wind to flow through when made with mesh material
- to cool occupants
- (see FIG. 8I);
- b) Can not provide light to shine through when made with transparent material
- to provide light to occupants
- (see FIGS. 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, 8F, 8G, 8J, and 8K); and
- c) Can not block wind or light when made with solid material
- to provide cooling and light to occupants
- (see FIG. 8H).
- 4) No prior art mention or disclose any pet crate, having
- second panels 123.
- Therefore, the prior art of pet crate:
- a) Can not allow wind to flow through when made with mesh material
- to cool occupants
- (see FIG. 8I);
- b) Can not provide light to shine though when made with transparent material
- to provide light to occupants
- (see FIGS. 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, 8F, 8G, 8J, and 8K); and
- c) Can not block wind or light when made with solid material
- to provide cooling and light to occupants
- (see FIGS. 1A and 8H).
- 5) No prior art mention or disclose any gazebo, having
- splash-drip-eliminating eaves 107.
- Therefore, the prior art of gazebo:
- a) Can not extend downward into the inside of rain-water gutters 109 and
- Can not direct water downward into the inside of rain-water gutters 109
- in the directions of arrows 136b and 136c
- to eliminate water splash and water drip
- (see FIGS. 7F, 7G, 8G, and 8M);
- a) Can not collect rain water
- to be used for irrigation
- (see FIGS. 7F, 7G, 8G, and 8M); and
- b) Can not protect occupants from getting wet
- to keep them dry and safe
- (see FIGS. 7F, 7G, 8G, and 8M).
- 6) No prior art mention or disclose any gazebo, having
- rain-water gutters 109 and
- top rails 114 extrudedly manufactured as one unit to reinforce one another and to function as gutters and top rails at the same time.
- Therefore, the prior art of gazebo:
- a) Can not direct water into rain-water drain holes 110
- in the directions of arrows 137a and 137b
- to direct water away from gazebo
- (see FIGS. 7E, 7F, 7G, and 7H);
- b) Can not collect rain water
- to be used for irrigation
- (see FIGS. 7E, 7F, 7G, and 7H); and
- c) Can not direct water away from occupants
- to keep them dry and safe
- (see FIGS. 7E, 7F, 7G, and 7H).
- 7) No prior art mention or disclose any gazebo, having
- rain-water drain holes 110.
- Therefore, the prior art of gazebo:
- a) Can not prevent leaves or other debris from getting into leaf-filtering tubes 111
- to keep leaf-filtering tubes 111 free from clogs
- (see FIGS. 7A, 7C, 7D, 7E, 7G, and 7H);
- b) Can not prevent small birds or animals from entering or nesting inside leaf-filtering tubes 111
- to keep leaf-filtering tubes 111 free from clogs
- (see FIGS. 7A, 7C, 7D, 7E, 7G, and 7H); and
- c) Can not collect rain water
- to be used for irrigation
- (see FIGS. 7A, 7C, 7D, 7E, 7G, and 7H).
- 8) No prior art mention or disclose any gazebo, having
- leaf-filtering tubes 111 and rain-water-draining spouts 112 hidden inside corner posts 116a.
- Therefore, the prior art of gazebo:
- a) Can not filter leaves and draining water from inside corner posts 116a
- in the directions of arrows 136c and 137b
- to separate the leaves from the water
- (see FIGS. 7G and 7H);
- b) Can not direct water quickly and safely away from the gazebo from inside corner posts 116a
- to prevent rusting and wear
- in the directions of arrows 136c and 137b
- (see FIGS. 7G and 7H); and
- c) Can not directing water quickly and safely away from occupants from inside corner posts 116a
- to keep them safe and dry
- in the directions of arrows 136c and 137b
- (see FIGS. 7G and 7H).
- 9) No prior art mention or disclose any gazebo, having
- Post-locking top-rail slots 115.
- Therefore, the prior art of gazebo:
- a) Can not securely fasten corner posts 116a to top rails 114
- to keep gazebo from coming apart and injuring occupants
- (see FIGS. 7A, 7D, and 7E);
- b) Can not automatically guide corner posts 116a easily into top-rail-locking post slots 117
- to make assembly easier
- (see FIGS. 7A, 7D, and 7E); and
- c) Can not keep corner posts 116a plumb
- to prevent gazebo from twisting
- (see FIGS. 7A, 7D, and 7E).
- 10) No prior art mention or disclose any gazebo, having
- top-rail-locking post slots 117.
- Therefore, the prior art of gazebo:
- a) Can not securely fasten top rails 114 to corner posts 116a
- to prevent the gazebo from collapsing
- (see FIGS. 7B, 7C, and 7F);
- b) Can not automatically guide corner posts 116a easily into post-locking top-rail slots 115
- to make assembly easier
- (see FIGS. 7A, 7D, and 7E); and
- c) Can not keeping corner posts 116a plumb
- to prevent gazebo from twisting
- (see FIGS. 7A, 7D, and 7E).
- 11) No prior art mention or disclose any gazebo, having
- double-U-shaped-end covers 116b.
- Therefore, the prior art of gazebo:
- a) Can not slide on and off corner posts 116a
- to allow access to the inside of corner posts 116a
- (see FIGS. 11A, 11B, 11C, 11D, 11E, and 11F);
- b) Can not slide on and off corner posts 116a
- to allow the installation of electrical connection box 140
- on the inside of corner posts 116a
- (see FIGS. 11A, 11B, 11C, 11D, 11E, and 11F); and
- c) Can not slide on and off corner posts 116a
- to integrate an external electrical source 141
- on the inside of corner posts 116a
- to supply electricity to the four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo from the inside of corner posts 116a
- (see FIGS. 11A, 11B, 11C, 11D, 11E, and 11F).
Objects and Advantages of the Invention
The present invention substantially departs from the conventional concepts and designs of the prior art. In doing so, the present invention provides a four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo (comprising: a) Self-ventilating anti-mosquito top-roof system, b) Splash-drip-eliminating bottom-roof system, c) Leaf-filtering gutter-spout post system, d) Multi-purpose multi-configuration panel system, and e) Height-adjustable base system), having many new and significant features, functions, and advantages, which overcome all the disadvantages of the prior art, as follows:
- 1) It is an object of the new invention to provide a four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo, having
- height-adjustable tube-screws 132 and
- anchoring screws 134.
- Therefore, the four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo:
- a) Can securably insert into anchoring-screw holes 133
- to provide vertical adjustability
- (see FIGS. 2A and 9);
- b) Can adjust the height of corner posts 116a
- to compensate for uneven terrain
- (see FIGS. 2A and 9);
- c) Can adjust the height of corner posts 116a
- to compensate for uneven concrete surface
- (see FIGS. 2A and 9);
- d) Can adjust the height of corner posts 116a
- to compensate for uneven deck surface
- (see FIGS. 2A and 9); and
- e) Can level the gazebo
- to keep water drainage working properly
- (see FIGS. 2A and 9).
- 2) It is another object of the new invention to provide a four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo, having
- multi-purpose panel frames 121.
- Therefore, the four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo:
- a) Can securably hold screen material first panels 122, screen material second panels 123, and H-shaped panel strips 124
- to allow wind to flow through
- (see FIG. 8I);
- b) Can securably hold transparent material first panels 122, transparent material second panels 123, and H-shaped panel strips 124
- to provide light to shine through
- (see FIGS. 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, 8F, 8G, 8J, and 8K);
- c) Can securably hold opaque material first panels 122, opaque material second panels 123, and H-shaped panel strips 124
- to block wind or light
- (see FIG. 8H); and
- e) Can allow quick and easy installation of door panels
- to provide numerous door configuration options
- (see FIGS. 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, 8F, 8G, 8H, 8I, 8J, and 8K).
- 3) It is another object of the new invention to provide a four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo, having
- first panels 122.
- Therefore, the four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo:
- a) Can allow wind to flow through when made with mesh material
- to cool occupants
- (see FIG. 8I);
- b) Can provide light to shine through when made with transparent material
- to provide light to occupants
- (see FIGS. 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, 8F, 8G, 8J, and 8K); and
- c) Can block wind or light when made with solid material
- to provide cooling and light to occupants
- (see FIG. 8H).
- 4) It is a further object of the new invention to provide a four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo, having
- second panels 123.
- Therefore, the four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo:
- a) Can allow wind to flow through when made with mesh material
- to cool occupants
- (see FIG. 8I);
- b) Can provide light to shine though when made with transparent material
- to provide light to occupants
- (see FIGS. 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, 8F, 8G, 8J, and 8K); and
- c) Can block wind or light when made with solid material
- to provide cooling and light to occupants
- (see FIGS. 1A and 8H).
- 5) It is an even further object of the new invention to provide a four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo, having
- splash-drip-eliminating eaves 107.
- Therefore, the four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo:
- b) Can extend downward into the inside of rain-water gutters 109 and
- Can direct water downward into the inside of rain-water gutters 109
- in the directions of arrows 136b and 136c
- to eliminate water splash and water drip
- (see FIGS. 7F, 7G, 8G, and 8M);
- c) Can collect rain water
- to be used for irrigation
- (see FIGS. 7F, 7G, 8G, and 8M); and
- d) Can protect occupants from getting wet
- to keep them dry and safe
- (see FIGS. 7F, 7G, 8G, and 8M).
- 6) It is another object of the new invention to provide a four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo, having
- rain-water gutters 109 and
- top rails 114 extrudedly manufactured as one unit to reinforce one another and to function as gutters and top rails at the same time.
- Therefore, the four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo:
- a) Can direct water into rain-water drain holes 110
- in the directions of arrows 137a and 137b
- to direct water away from gazebo
- (see FIGS. 7E, 7F, 7G, and 7H);
- b) Can collect rain water
- to be used for irrigation
- (see FIGS. 7E, 7F, 7G, and 7H); and
- c) Can direct water away from occupants
- to keep them dry and safe
- (see FIGS. 7E, 7F, 7G, and 7H).
- 7) It is yet another object of the new invention to provide a four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo, having
- rain-water drain holes 110.
- Therefore, the four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo:
- a) Can prevent leaves or other debris from getting into leaf-filtering tubes 111
- to keep leaf-filtering tubes 111 free from clogs
- (see FIGS. 7A, 7C, 7D, 7E, 7G, and 7H);
- b) Can prevent small birds or animals from entering or nesting inside leaf-filtering tubes 111
- to keep leaf-filtering tubes 111 free from clogs
- (see FIGS. 7A, 7C, 7D, 7E, 7G, and 7H); and
- c) Can collect rain water
- to be used for irrigation
- (see FIGS. 7A, 7C, 7D, 7E, 7G, and 7H).
- 8) It is still yet another object of the new invention to provide a four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo, having
- leaf-filtering tubes 111 and rain-water-draining spouts 112 hidden inside corner posts 116a.
- Therefore, the four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo:
- a) Can filter leaves and draining water from inside corner posts 116a
- in the directions of arrows 136c and 137b
- to separate the leaves from the water
- (see FIGS. 7G and 7H);
- b) Can direct water quickly and safely away from the gazebo from inside corner posts 116a
- to prevent rusting and wear
- in the directions of arrows 136c and 137b
- (see FIGS. 7G and 7H); and
- c) Can directing water quickly and safely away from occupants from inside corner posts 116a
- to keep them safe and dry
- in the directions of arrows 136c and 137b
- (see FIGS. 7G and 7H).
- 9) It is still yet another object of the new invention to provide a four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo, having
- post-locking top-rail slots 115.
- Therefore, the four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo:
- a) Can securely fasten corner posts 116a to top rails 114
- to keep gazebo from coming apart and injuring occupants
- (see FIGS. 7A, 7D, and 7E);
- b) Can automatically guide corner posts 116a easily into top-rail-locking post slots 117
- to make assembly easier
- (see FIGS. 7A, 7D, and 7E); and
- c) Can keep corner posts 116a plumb
- to prevent gazebo from twisting
- (see FIGS. 7A, 7D, and 7E).
- 10) It is still yet another object of the new invention to provide a four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo, having
- top-rail-locking post slots 117.
- Therefore, the four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo:
- a) Can securely fasten top rails 114 to corner posts 116a
- to prevent the gazebo from collapsing
- (see FIGS. 7B, 7C, and 7F);
- b) Can automatically guide corner posts 116a easily into post-locking top-rail slots 115
- to make assembly easier
- (see FIGS. 7A, 7D, and 7E); and
- c) Can keeping corner posts 116a plumb
- to prevent gazebo from twisting
- (see FIGS. 7A, 7D, and 7E).
- 11) It is still yet another object of the new invention to provide a four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo, having
- double-U-shaped-end covers 116b.
- Therefore, the four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo:
- a) Can slide on and off corner posts 116a
- to allow access to the inside of corner posts 116a
- (see FIGS. 11A, 11B, 11C, 11D, 11E, and 11F);
- b) Can slide on and off corner posts 116a
- to allow the installation of electrical connection box 140
- on the inside of corner posts 116a
- (see FIGS. 11A, 11B, 11C, 11D, 11E, and 11F); and
- c) Can slide on and off corner posts 116a
- to integrate an external electrical source 141
- on the inside of corner posts 116a
- to supply electricity to the four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo from the inside of corner posts 116a
- (see FIGS. 11A, 11B, 11C, 11D, 11E, and 11F).
Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from a consideration of the accompanying drawings and ensuing description.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
A four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo comprising: a top roof, top-roof columns, top-roof mosquito-mesh panels respectively screwed to the top-roof columns, a bottom roof, respectively screwed to the top-roof columns, rain-water gutters molded to the rain-water gutters as one unit for functioning as gutters and top rails at the same time for collecting rain water to be used for irrigation, splash-drip-eliminating eaves respectively formed at the bottom-roof end of the bottom roof for extending downward into the gutter inside to direct water downward into the gutter inside to eliminate water splash and water drip and for collecting rain water to be used for irrigation, top rails molded to the rain-water gutters as one unit for functioning as gutters and top rails at the same time, the bottom roof screwed to the rain-water gutters and the top rails, corner posts, respectively attached to the rain-water gutters and the top rails, double-U-shaped-end covers respectively slidably coupled with the corner posts for allowing the installation of electrical components on the corner-post inside and for allowing the supply of electricity to the four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo from the corner-post inside and for removably covering and protecting electrical components on the corner-post inside, post-locking top-rail slots respectively molded into the top rails for lockably fastening the corner posts to the top rails and for automatically guiding the corner posts into the post-locking top-rail slots, top-rail-locking post slots respectively molded into the corner posts for lockably fastening the corner posts to the top rails and for automatically guiding the top rails into the top-rail-locking post slots to make assembly easier, bottom rails, multi-purpose door frames slidably placed between the top rails and the bottom rails, panels respectively secured to the multi-purpose door frames, H-shaped panel strips respectively secured between the panels, an inner post insertably screwed to the corner posts, a base welded to the inner post, base holes, height-adjustable tube-screws respectively and securably screwed into the base holes for adjusting the height of the corner posts to compensate for uneven terrain and uneven concrete surface and uneven deck surface and for leveling the four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo to keep water drainage working properly, anchoring-screw holes respectively molded into the height-adjustable tube-screws, and anchoring screws respectively screwed into the anchoring-screw holes in the height-adjustable tube-screws for securing and strengthening the triangular base and the four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo to the ground.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIGS. 1A and 1B illustrate top perspective and front views of a four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo.
FIGS. 2A and 2B illustrate front views of how top rails, corner posts, rain-water gutters, rain-water drain holes, leaf-filtering tubes, and a height-adjustable base system are assembled.
FIGS. 3A, 3B, 4A, and 4B illustrate right side sectional, right side, and top perspective views of top rails, rain-water gutters, leaf-filtering tubes, corner posts, and bottom rails.
FIGS. 5A and 5B illustrate top perspective views of multi-purpose door frames, first panels, second panels, H-shaped panel strips, slide-lock slider grips, and slide-lock catches.
FIGS. 6A and 6B illustrate a top perspective and a front view of a self-ventilating anti-mosquito top-roof system, and demonstrating the wind-flow therethrough.
FIGS. 7A, 7B, 7C, and 7D illustrate front, top, and top perspective views of how the top rails and corner posts are assembled.
FIGS. 7E, 7F, 7G, and 7H illustrate perspective, cross-sectional, and side views of how the splash-drip-eliminating eaves, top rails, rain-water gutters, leaf-filtering tubes, corner posts, and rain-water-draining spouts are assembled, and function together.
FIGS. 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, and 8F illustrate cross-sectional and top perspective views of how the first panels, second panels, and H-shaped panel strips are installed into multi-purpose door frames.
FIGS. 8G, 8H, 8I, 8J, 8K, 8L, and 8M illustrate top perspective and front views of variations of how the multi-purpose door frames, first panels, second panels, and H-shaped panel strips can be configured into the four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo.
FIGS. 9A, 9B, and 9C illustrate a front perspective view of how to adjust the height of a corner post on uneven ground with height-adjustable tube-screws and anchoring screws.
FIGS. 10A and 10B illustrate top perspective views of variations of rain-water drain holes in rain-water gutters.
FIGS. 11A and 11B illustrate cross-sectional and perspective views of a variation of a two-part triangular corner post with a rain-water-draining spout or an electrical connection box, which integrates an external electrical source to the four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo.
FIGS. 11C and 11D illustrate cross-sectional and perspective views of a variation of a two-part square corner post with a rain-water-draining spout or an electrical connection box, which integrates an external electrical source to the four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo.
FIGS. 11E and 11F illustrate cross-sectional and perspective views of a variation of a two-part triangular corner post with a rain-water-draining spout or an electrical connection box, which integrates an external electrical source to the four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo.
FIGS. 12A, 12B, and 12C illustrate top views of variations of a corner post.
FIG. 13 illustrates a perspective view of a variation of a top roof with integrated louvers.
FIG. 14 illustrates a perspective view of an insulating panel being integrated to the second panel of the multi-purpose panel frames.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Component
The four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo comprises:
- 1) Self-ventilating anti-mosquito top-roof system,
- 2) Splash-drip-eliminating bottom-roof system,
- 3) Leaf-filtering gutter-spout post system
- 4) Multi-purpose multi-configuration panel system, and
- 5) Height-adjustable base system.
Referring to FIGS. 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, 5A, and 5B, the four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo comprises:
- 1) Self-ventilating anti-mosquito top-roof system 101, comprising:
- 2) Top roof 102,
- 3) Top-roof columns 103, and
- 4) Top-roof mosquito-mesh panels 104;
- 5) Splash-drip-eliminating bottom-roof system 105, comprising:
- 6) Bottom roof 106, and
- 7) Splash-drip-eliminating eaves 107;
- 8) Leaf-filtering gutter-spout post system 108, comprising:
- 9) Rain-water gutters 109,
- 10) Rain-water drain holes 110,
- 11) Leaf-filtering tubes 111,
- 12) Rain-water-draining spouts 112,
- 13) Rain-water-draining spout holes 113,
- 14) Top rails 114,
- 15) Post-locking top-rail slots 115,
- 16) Corner posts 116a,
- Double-U-shaped-end covers 116b,
- 17) Top-rail-locking post slots 117,
- 18) Bottom rails 118, and
- 19) Bottom-rail brackets 119;
- 20) Multi-purpose multi-configuration panel system 120, comprising:
- 21) Multi-purpose door frames 121,
- 22) First panels 122,
- 23) Second panels 123,
- 24) H-shaped panel strips 124,
- 25) Slide-lock slider grips 125,
- 26) Slide-lock catches 126, and
- 27) Slide-lock-catch-locking slots 127;
- 28) Height-adjustable base system 128, comprising:
- 29) Inner post 129,
- 30) Triangular base 130,
- 31) Base holes 131,
- 32) Height-adjustable tube-screws 132,
- 33) Anchoring-screw holes 133, and
- 34) Anchoring screws 134.
Material
Referring to FIGS. 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, 5A, and 5B:
- 1) Self-ventilating anti-mosquito top-roof system 101 is made of the combined materials of its components.
- 2) Top roof 102
- is made of metallic material.
- 3) Top-roof columns 103
- each are made of metallic material.
- 4) Top-roof mosquito-mesh panels 104
- each are made of plastic material.
- 5) Splash-drip-eliminating bottom-roof system 105 is made of the combined materials of its components.
- 6) Bottom roof 106
- is made of metallic material.
- 7) Splash-drip-eliminating eaves 107
- each are made of metallic material.
- 8) Leaf-filtering gutter-spout post system 108 is made of the combined materials of its components.
- 9) Rain-water gutters 109
- each are made of metallic material.
- 10) Rain-water drain holes 110
- each are made of empty space.
- 11) Leaf-filtering tubes 111
- each are made of plastic or rubber material.
- 12) Rain-water-draining spouts 112
- each are made of plastic material.
- 13) Rain-water-draining spout holes 113
- each are made of empty space.
- 14) Top rails 114
- each are made of metallic material.
- 15) Post-locking top-rail slots 115
- each are made of empty space.
- 16) Corner posts 116a
- each are made of metallic material.
- Double-U-shaped-end covers 116b
- each are made of metallic material.
- 17) Top-rail-locking post slots 117
- each are made of empty space.
- 18) Bottom rails 118
- each are made of metallic material.
- 19) Bottom-rail brackets 119
- each are made of metallic material.
- 20) Multi-purpose multi-configuration panel system 120 is made of the combined materials of its components.
- 21) Multi-purpose door frames 121
- each are made of metallic material.
- 22) First panels 122
- each are made of mesh, transparent or solid material.
- 23) Second panels 123
- each are made of mesh, transparent or solid material.
- 24) H-shaped panel strips 124
- each are made of rubber material.
- 25) Slide-lock slider grips 125
- each are made of plastic material.
- 26) Slide-lock catches 126
- each are made of metallic material.
- 27) Slide-lock-catch-locking slots 127
- each are made of empty space.
- 28) Height-adjustable base system 128 is made of the combined materials of its components.
- 29) Inner post 129
- is made of metallic material.
- 30) Triangular base 130
- is made of metallic material.
- 31) Base holes 131
- each are made of metallic material.
- 32) Height-adjustable tube-screws 132
- each are made of metallic material.
- 33) Anchoring-screw holes 133
- each are made of empty space.
- 34) Anchoring screws 134
- each are made of metallic material.
Shape
Referring to FIGS. 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, 5A, and 5B:
- 1) Self-ventilating anti-mosquito top-roof system 101 is formed into the combined shapes of its components.
- 2) Top roof 102
- 3) Top-roof columns 103
- 4) Top-roof mosquito-mesh panels 104
- each have a rectangular shape.
- 5) Splash-drip-eliminating bottom-roof system 105 is formed into the combined shapes of its components.
- 6) Bottom roof 106
- is formed into a rectangular shape.
- 7) Splash-drip-eliminating eaves 107
- each have a rectangular shape.
- 8) Leaf-filtering gutter-spout post system 108 is formed into the combined shapes of its components.
- 9) Rain-water gutters 109
- each are formed into a C shape
- (extrudedly molded together with top rails 114 to function as one unit).
- 10) Rain-water drain holes 110
- each are formed into a circular shape.
- 11) Leaf-filtering tubes 111
- each are formed into a tubular shape.
- 12) Rain-water-draining spouts 112
- each are formed into a cylindrical shape.
- 13) Rain-water-draining spout holes 113
- each are formed into an oval shape.
- 14) Top rails 114
- each are formed into an E shape
- (extrudedly molded together with rain-water gutters 109 to function as one unit).
- 15) Post-locking top-rail slots 115
- each are formed into a rectangular shape.
- 16) Corner posts 116a
- each are formed into a triangular shape.
Double-U-shaped-end covers 116b
- each are formed into a double-U-shaped cross-section.
- 17) Top-rail-locking post slots 117
- each are formed into a rectangular shape.
- 18) Bottom rails 118
- each are formed into a rectangular shape.
- 19) Bottom-rail brackets 119
- each are formed into an L shape.
- 20) Multi-purpose multi-configuration panel system 120 is formed into the combined shapes of its components.
- 21) Multi-purpose door frames 121
- each are formed into a rectangular shape.
- 22) First panels 122
- each are formed into a rectangular shape.
- 23) Second panels 123
- each are formed into a rectangular shape.
- 24) H-shaped panel strips 124
- each are formed into an H shape.
- 25) Slide-lock slider grips 125
- each are formed into a rectangular shape.
- 26) Slide-lock catches 126
- each are formed into a T shape.
- 27) Slide-lock-catch-locking slots 127
- each are formed into a rectangular shape.
- 28) Height-adjustable base system 128 is formed into the combined shapes of its components.
- 29) Inner post 129
- is formed into a triangular shape.
- 30) Triangular base 130
- is formed into a triangular shape.
- 31) Base holes 131
- each are formed into a circular shape.
- 32) Height-adjustable tube-screws 132
- each are formed into a screw shape.
- 33) Anchoring-screw holes 133
- each are formed into a circular shape.
- 34) Anchoring screws 134
- each are formed into a screw shape.
Connection
Referring to FIGS. 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, 5A, and 5B:
- 1) Self-ventilating anti-mosquito top-roof system 101 has the combined connections of its components.
- 2) Top roof 102
- is screwed to top-roof columns 103.
- 3) Top-roof columns 103
- respectively are screwed to bottom roof 106.
- 4) Top-roof mosquito-mesh panels 104
- respectively are screwed to top-roof columns 103 and bottom roof 106.
- 5) Splash-drip-eliminating bottom-roof system 105 has the combined connections of its components.
- 6) Bottom roof 106
- is screwed to corner posts 116a and top rails 114.
- 7) Splash-drip-eliminating eaves 107
- respectively are formed at the edge of bottom roof 106.
- 8) Leaf-filtering gutter-spout post system 108 has the combined connections of its components.
- 9) Rain-water gutters 109
- respectively are extrudedly molded together with top rails 114 as one unit and screwed to corner posts 116a.
- 10) Rain-water drain holes 110
- respectively are formed into top rails 114.
- 11) Leaf-filtering tubes 111
- respectively are disposed inside corner posts 116a and
- respectively are friction-fit to the bottom of rain-water drain holes 110 and to the top of rain-water-draining spouts 112.
- 12) Rain-water-draining spouts 112
- respectively are disposed inside corner posts 116a and
- respectively are friction-fit to the bottom of leaf-filtering tubes 111.
- 13) Rain-water-draining spout holes 113
- respectively are drilled through corner posts 116a.
- 14) Top rails 114
- respectively are extrudedly molded together with rain-water gutters 109 as one unit and inserted into top-rail-locking post slots 117.
- 15) Post-locking top-rail slots 115
- respectively are molded into top rails 114 and
- respectively are inserted into top-rail-locking post slots 117.
- 16) Corner posts 116a
- respectively are attached to top rails 114.
Double-U-shaped-end covers 116b
- respectively are slidably coupled with corner posts 116a.
- 17) Top-rail-locking post slots 117
- respectively are molded into corner posts 116a and
- respectively are inserted into Post-locking top-rail slots 115.
- 18) Bottom rails 118
- respectively are screwed into bottom-rail brackets 119.
- 19) Bottom-rail brackets 119
- respectively are screwed into corner posts 116a.
- 20) Multi-purpose multi-configuration panel system 120 has the combined connections of its components.
- 21) Multi-purpose door frames 121
- respectively are slidably placed between top rails 114 and bottom rails 118.
- 22) First panels 122
- respectively are secured to multi-purpose door frames 121.
- 23) Second panels 123
- respectively are secured to multi-purpose door frames 121.
- 24) H-shaped panel strips 124
- respectively are secured between first panels 122 and second panels 123.
- 25) Slide-lock slider grips 125
- respectively are slidably attached to multi-purpose door frames 121.
- 26) Slide-lock catches 126
- respectively are attached to slide-lock slider grips 125.
- 27) Slide-lock-catch-locking slots 127
- respectively are drilled out of multi-purpose door frames 121.
- 28) Height-adjustable base system 128 has the combined connections of its components.
- 29) Inner post 129
- is insertably screwed to corner posts 116a.
- 30) Triangular base 130
- is welded to inner post 129.
- 31) Base holes 131
- respectively are molded into triangular base 130.
- 32) Height-adjustable tube-screws 132
- respectively are screwed into triangular base 130.
- 33) Anchoring-screw holes 133
- respectively are molded into height-adjustable tube-screws 132.
- 34) Anchoring screws 134
- respectively are screwed into anchoring-screw holes 133 in height-adjustable tube-screws 132.
Function
Referring to FIGS. 6A, 6B, 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D, 7E, 7F, 7G, 7H, 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, 8F, 8G, 8H, 8I, 8J, 8K, 8L, 8M, 9A, 9B, and 9C:
- 1) Self-ventilating anti-mosquito top-roof system 101 is for performing the combined functions of its components.
- 2) Top roof 102 is for:
- Protectively shedding water away from the four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo
- (see FIGS. 6A, 6B, 8G, and 8M).
- 3) Top-roof columns 103 respectively are for:
- Strengthening and supporting top roof 102
- (see FIGS. 6A, 6B, and 8M).
- 4) Top-roof mosquito-mesh panels 104 respectively are for:
- Allowing ventilation and wind-flow
- in the directions of arrows 135a, 135b, and 135c, and keeping mosquitoes out of the four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo
- (see FIGS. 6A, 6B, 8G, and 8M).
- 5) Splash-drip-eliminating bottom-roof system 105 is for performing the combined functions of its components.
- 6) Bottom roof 106 is for:
- Protectively shedding water away from the four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo,
- in the directions of arrows 136a, 136b, and 136c
- (see FIGS. 7F, 7G, 8G, and 8M).
- 7) Splash-drip-eliminating eaves 107 respectively are for:
- a) Extending downward into the inside of rain-water gutters 109
- to direct water downward into the inside of rain-water gutters 109
- to eliminate water splash and water drip
- b) Directing water into rain-water gutters 109
- in the directions of arrows 136b and 136c
- to direct water away from gazebo
- (see FIGS. 7F, 7G, 8G, and 8M);
- c) Collecting rain water
- to be used for irrigation
- (see FIGS. 7F, 7G, 8G, and 8M); and
- d) Protecting occupants from getting wet
- to keep them dry and safe
- (see FIGS. 7F, 7G, 8G, and 8M).
- 8) Leaf-filtering gutter-spout post system 108 is for performing the combined functions of its components.
- 9) Rain-water gutters 109 respectively are for:
- a) Directing water into rain-water drain holes 110
- in the directions of arrows 137a and 137b
- to direct rain water away from gazebo
- (see FIGS. 7E, 7F, 7G, and 7H);
- b) Collecting rain water
- to be used for irrigation
- (see FIGS. 7E, 7F, 7G, and 7H); and
- c) Directing water away from occupants
- to keep them dry and safe
- (see FIGS. 7E, 7F, 7G, and 7H).
- 10) Rain-water drain holes 110 respectively are for:
- a) Draining water away from the four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo
- to prevent rusting
- (see FIGS. 7A, 7C, 7D, 7E, 7G, and 7H);
- b) Straining leaves or other debris from getting into leaf-filtering tubes 111
- to keep leaf-filtering tubes 111 free from clogs
- (see FIGS. 7A, 7C, 7D, 7E, 7G, and 7H);
- c) Preventing small birds or animals from entering or nesting inside leaf-filtering tubes 111
- to keep leaf-filtering tubes 111 free from clogs
- (see FIGS. 7A, 7C, 7D, 7E, 7G, and 7H); and
- d) Collecting rain water
- to be used for irrigation
- (see FIGS. 7A, 7C, 7D, 7E, 7G, and 7H).
- 11) Leaf-filtering tubes 111 respectively are for:
- a) Filtering leaves and draining water
- in the directions of arrows 136c and 137b
- (see FIGS. 7G and 7H);
- b) Directing water quickly and safely away from the gazebo
- to prevent rusting and wear
- in the directions of arrows 136c and 137b
- (see FIGS. 7G and 7H); and
- c) Directing water quickly and safely away from occupants
- to keep them safe and dry
- in the directions of arrows 136c and 137b
- (see FIGS. 7G and 7H).
- 12) Rain-water-draining spouts 112 respectively are for:
- Directing water into rain-water-draining spout holes 113
- 13) Rain-water-draining spout holes 113 respectively are for:
- Extending rain-water-draining spouts 112 from the inside of corner posts 116a
- to the outside of corner posts 116a
- to drain water away from the four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo
- (see FIG. 7H).
- 14) Top rails 114 respectively are for:
- Allowing multi-purpose door frames 121 to slide horizontally
- (see FIGS. 7A, 7C, 7D, 7E, 7F, 7G, and 7H).
- 15) Post-locking top-rail slots 115 respectively are for:
- a) Lockably fastening corner posts 116a to top rails 114
- to keep gazebo from coming apart and injuring occupants
- (see FIGS. 7A, 7D, and 7E);
- b) Automatically guiding corner posts 116a easily into post-locking top-rail slots 115
- to make assembly easier
- (see FIGS. 7A, 7D, and 7E); and
- c) Keeping corner posts 116a plumb
- to prevent gazebo from twisting
- (see FIGS. 7A, 7D, and 7E).
- 16) Corner posts 116a respectively are for:
- Strengthening and supporting self-ventilating anti-mosquito top-roof system 101 and splash-drip-eliminating bottom-roof system 105
- (FIGS. 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D, 7E, 7E, 7G, and 7H).
- Double-U-shaped-end covers 116b respectively are for:
- a) Allowing access to the inside of corner posts 116a;
- b) Allowing the installation of electrical components on the inside of corner posts 116a;
- c) Allowing the supply of electricity to the four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo;
- d) Removably covering and protecting contents within corner posts 116a, especially electrical components
- 17) Top-rail-locking post slots 117 respectively are for:
- a) Providing openings for top rails 114 to enter and secure therein
- to prevent the gazebo from collapsing
- (see FIGS. 7B, 7C, and 7F);
- b) Automatically guiding top rails 114 easily into top-rail-locking post slots 117
- to make assembly easier
- (see FIGS. 7B, 7C, and 7F); and
- c) Keeping corners and posts plumb
- to prevent gazebo from twisting
- (see FIGS. 7B, 7C, and 7F).
- 18) Bottom rails 118 respectively are for:
- Allowing multi-purpose door frames 121 to slide horizontally
- (see FIGS. 1A, 4A, and 4B).
- 19) Bottom-rail brackets 119 respectively are for:
- Securably connecting bottom rails 118 to corner posts 116a
- 20) Multi-purpose multi-configuration panel system 120 is for performing the combined functions of its components.
- 21) Multi-purpose door frames 121 respectively are for:
- a) Securably holding screen material first panels 122, screen material second panels 123, and H-shaped panel strips 124
- to allow wind to flow through
- (see FIG. 8I);
- b) Securably holding transparent material first panels 122, transparent material second panels 123, and H-shaped panel strips 124
- to provide light to shine through
- (see FIGS. 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, 8F, 8G, 8J, and 8K);
- c) Securably holding opaque material first panels 122, opaque material second panels 123, and H-shaped panel strips 124
- to block wind or light
- (see FIG. 8H); and
- d) Allowing quick and easy installation of door panels
- to provide numerous door configuration options
- (see FIGS. 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, 8F, 8G, 8H, 8I, 8J, and 8K).
- 22) First panels 122 respectively are for:
- a) Allowing wind to flow through when functioning with mesh material
- to cool occupants
- (see FIG. 8I);
- b) Providing light to shine through when functioning with transparent material
- to provide light to occupants
- (see FIGS. 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, 8F, 8G, 8J, and 8K); and
- c) Blocking wind or light when functioning with solid material
- 23) Second panels 123 respectively are for:
- a) Allowing wind to flow through when functioning with mesh material
- to cool occupants
- (see FIG. 8I);
- b) Providing light to shine through when functioning with transparent material
- to provide light to occupants
- (see FIGS. 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, 8F, 8G, 8J, and 8K); and
- c) Blocking wind or light when functioning with solid material
- to provide cooling and light to occupants
- (see FIGS. 1A and 8H).
- 24) H-shaped panel strips 124 respectively are for:
- Stabilizing first panels 122, and second panels 123
- (see FIGS. 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, and 8F).
- 25) Slide-lock slider grips 125 respectively are for:
- Slideably locking and unlocking multi-purpose door frames 121 to and from one another
- 26) Slide-lock catches 126 respectively are for:
- Latching and unlatching multi-purpose door frames 121 to and from one another
- 27) Slide-lock-catch-locking slots 127 respectively are for:
- Providing an opening for slide-lock catches 126 to enter and secure therein
- 28) Height-adjustable base system 128 is for performing the combined functions of its components.
- 29) Inner post 129 is for:
- Securably connecting corner posts 116a to triangular base 130
- 30) Triangular base 130 is for:
- Providing stability for the four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo
- 31) Base holes 131 respectively are for:
- Inserting height-adjustable tube-screws 132 therethrough.
- 32) Height-adjustable tube-screws 132 respectively are for:
- a) Securably screwing into base holes 131
- to provide vertical adjustability
- (see FIGS. 2A and 9);
- b) Adjusting height of corner posts 116a
- to compensate for uneven terrain
- (see FIGS. 2A and 9);
- c) Adjusting height of corner posts 116a
- to compensate for uneven concrete surface
- (see FIGS. 2A and 9);
- d) Adjusting height of corner posts 116a
- to compensate for uneven deck surface
- (see FIGS. 2A and 9); and
- e) Leveling the gazebo
- to keep water drainage working properly
- (see FIGS. 2A and 9).
- 33) Anchoring-screw holes 133 respectively are for:
- Inserting anchoring screws 134 therethrough.
- 34) Anchoring screws 134 respectively are for:
- Securing and strengthening triangular base 130 and the four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo to the ground
- (see FIGS. 2A and 9).
Variation
Any component of the four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo can have any shape and size. Any component of the four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo can be made of any material(s). FIGS. 10A and 10B illustrate top perspective views of variations of rain-water drain holes 138a and 138b in rain-water gutters 109. FIGS. 11A and 11B illustrate cross-sectional and top perspective views of a variation of a two-part triangular corner post 139a and 139b with sliding coupler joints 139c and 139d, and a rain-water-draining spout or an electrical connection box 140, which integrates an external electrical source 141 to the four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo. FIGS. 11C, and 11D illustrate cross-sectional and top perspective views of a variation of a two-part square corner post 142a and 142b with sliding coupler joints 142c and 142d, and a rain-water-draining spout or an electrical connection box 143, which integrates an external electrical source 144 to the four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo. FIGS. 11E, and 11F illustrate cross-sectional and top perspective views of a variation of a two-part triangular corner post 145a and 145b with sliding coupler joints 145c and 145d, and a rain-water-draining spout or an electrical connection box 146, which integrates an external electrical source 147 to the four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo. FIGS. 12A, 12B, and 12C illustrate top views of variations of corner post 116a as corner posts 148a, 148b, and 148c. FIG. 13 illustrates a top perspective view of a variation of top roof 102 with integrated louvers 149. FIG. 14 illustrates a top perspective view of insulating panel 150 being integrated to second panels 123 of multi-purpose panel frames 121.
Major Advantages of the Invention
The present invention substantially departs from the conventional concepts and designs of the prior art. In doing so, the present invention provides a a four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo having many new and significant features, functions, and advantages, which overcome all the disadvantages of the prior art, as follows:
- 1) It is an object of the new invention to provide a four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo, having
- height-adjustable tube-screws 132 and
- anchoring screws 134.
- Therefore, the four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo:
- a) Can securably insert into anchoring-screw holes 133
- to provide vertical adjustability
- (see FIGS. 2A and 9);
- b) Can adjust the height of corner posts 116a
- to compensate for uneven terrain
- (see FIGS. 2A and 9);
- c) Can adjust the height of corner posts 116a
- to compensate for uneven concrete surface
- (see FIGS. 2A and 9);
- d) Can adjust the height of corner posts 116a
- to compensate for uneven deck surface
- (see FIGS. 2A and 9); and
- e) Can level the gazebo
- to keep water drainage working properly
- (see FIGS. 2A and 9).
- 2) It is another object of the new invention to provide a four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo, having
- multi-purpose panel frames 121.
- Therefore, the four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo:
- a) Can securably hold screen material first panels 122, screen material second panels 123, and H-shaped panel strips 124
- to allow wind to flow through
- (see FIG. 8I);
- b) Can securably hold transparent material first panels 122, transparent material second panels 123, and H-shaped panel strips 124
- to provide light to shine through
- (see FIGS. 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, 8F, 8G, 8J, and 8K);
- c) Can securably hold opaque material first panels 122, opaque material second panels 123, and H-shaped panel strips 124
- to block wind or light
- (see FIG. 8H); and
- d) Can allow quick and easy installation of door panels
- to provide numerous door configuration options
- (see FIGS. 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, 8F, 8G, 8H, 8I, 8J, and 8K).
- 3) It is another object of the new invention to provide a four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo, having
- first panels 122.
- Therefore, the four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo:
- a) Can allow wind to flow through when made with mesh material
- to cool occupants
- (see FIG. 8I);
- b) Can provide light to shine through when made with transparent material
- to provide light to occupants
- (see FIGS. 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, 8F, 8G, 8J, and 8K); and
- c) Can block wind or light when made with solid material
- to provide cooling and light to occupants
- (see FIG. 8H).
- 4) It is a further object of the new invention to provide a four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo, having
- second panels 123.
- Therefore, the four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo:
- a) Can allow wind to flow through when made with mesh material
- to cool occupants
- (see FIG. 8I);
- b) Can provide light to shine though when made with transparent material
- to provide light to occupants
- (see FIGS. 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, 8F, 8G, 8J, and 8K); and
- c) Can block wind or light when made with solid material
- to provide cooling and light to occupants
- (see FIGS. 1A and 8H).
- 5) It is an even further object of the new invention to provide a four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo, having
- splash-drip-eliminating eaves 107.
- Therefore, the four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo:
- a) Can extend downward into the inside of rain-water gutters 109 and
- Can direct water downward into the inside of rain-water gutters 109
- in the directions of arrows 136b and 136c
- to eliminate water splash and water drip
- (see FIGS. 7F, 7G, 8G, and 8M);
- a) Can collect rain water
- to be used for irrigation
- (see FIGS. 7F, 7G, 8G, and 8M); and
- b) Can protect occupants from getting wet
- to keep them dry and safe
- (see FIGS. 7F, 7G, 8G, and 8M).
- 6) It is another object of the new invention to provide a four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo, having
- rain-water gutters 109 and
- top rails 114 extrudedly manufactured as one unit to reinforce one another and to function as gutters and top rails at the same time.
- Therefore, the four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo:
- a) Can direct water into rain-water drain holes 110
- in the directions of arrows 137a and 137b
- to direct water away from gazebo
- (see FIGS. 7E, 7F, 7G, and 7H);
- b) Can collect rain water
- to be used for irrigation
- (see FIGS. 7E, 7F, 7G, and 7H); and
- c) Can direct water away from occupants
- to keep them dry and safe
- (see FIGS. 7E, 7F, 7G, and 7H).
- 7) It is yet another object of the new invention to provide a four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo, having
- rain-water drain holes 110.
- Therefore, the four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo:
- a) Can prevent leaves or other debris from getting into leaf-filtering tubes 111
- to keep leaf-filtering tubes 111 free from clogs
- (see FIGS. 7A, 7C, 7D, 7E, 7G, and 7H);
- b) Can prevent small birds or animals from entering or nesting inside leaf-filtering tubes 111
- to keep leaf-filtering tubes 111 free from clogs
- (see FIGS. 7A, 7C, 7D, 7E, 7G, and 7H); and
- c) Can collect rain water
- to be used for irrigation
- (see FIGS. 7A, 7C, 7D, 7E, 7G, and 7H).
- 8) It is still yet another object of the new invention to provide a four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo, having
- leaf-filtering tubes 111 and rain-water-draining spouts 112 hidden inside corner posts 116a.
- Therefore, the four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo:
- a) Can filter leaves and draining water from inside corner posts 116a
- in the directions of arrows 136c and 137b
- to separate the leaves from the water
- (see FIGS. 7G and 7H);
- b) Can direct water quickly and safely away from the gazebo from inside corner posts 116a
- to prevent rusting and wear
- in the directions of arrows 136c and 137b
- (see FIGS. 7G and 7H); and
- c) Can directing water quickly and safely away from occupants from inside corner posts 116a
- to keep them safe and dry
- in the directions of arrows 136c and 137b
- (see FIGS. 7G and 7H).
- 9) It is still yet another object of the new invention to provide a four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo, having
- post-locking top-rail slots 115.
- Therefore, the four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo:
- a) Can securely fasten corner posts 116a to top rails 114
- to keep gazebo from coming apart and injuring occupants
- (see FIGS. 7A, 7D, and 7E);
- b) Can automatically guide corner posts 116a easily into top-rail-locking post slots 117
- to make assembly easier
- (see FIGS. 7A, 7D, and 7E); and
- c) Can keep corners and posts plumb
- to prevent gazebo from twisting
- (see FIGS. 7A, 7D, and 7E).
- 10) It is still yet another object of the new invention to provide a four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo, having
- top-rail-locking post slots 117.
- Therefore, the four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo:
- a) Can securely fasten top rails 114 to corner posts 116a
- to prevent the gazebo from collapsing
- (see FIGS. 7B, 7C, and 7F);
- b) Can automatically guide corner posts 116a easily into post-locking top-rail slots 115
- to make assembly easier
- (see FIGS. 7A, 7D, and 7E); and
- c) Can keeping corner posts 116a plumb
- to prevent gazebo from twisting
- (see FIGS. 7A, 7D, and 7E).
- 11) It is still yet another object of the new invention to provide a four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo, having
- double-U-shaped-end covers 116b.
- Therefore, the four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo:
- a) Can slide on and off corner posts 116a
- to allow access to the inside of corner posts 116a
- (see FIGS. 11A, 11B, 11C, 11D, 11E, and 11F);
- b) Can slide on and off corner posts 116a
- to allow the installation of electrical connection box 140
- on the inside of corner posts 116a
- (see FIGS. 11A, 11B, 11C, 11D, 11E, and 11F); and
- c) Can slide on and off corner posts 116a
- to integrate an external electrical source 141
- on the inside of corner posts 116a
- to supply electricity to the four-device-in-one splash-and-drip-eliminating gazebo from the inside of corner posts 116a
- (see FIGS. 11A, 11B, 11C, 11D, 11E, and 11F).
Patent Grant
10392821
