Multipurpose adjustable net frame system

Abstract

A multipurpose, portable, lightweight net frame system for protecting a person and/or articles from mosquitoes and other insects is disclosed. The net frame system includes an adjustable frame adapted to support a protective net. The adjustable frame includes, in some embodiments, a first support and a second support that are coupled to a pair of base supports in a pivoting and lockable or securable fashion. The net frame system can be configured to enclose a lounge chair having the seatback in a substantially upright position or in a substantially flattened or reclined position. The net frame system also can be configured in a collapsed state for ease of storing and/or transporting.

1 . A net frame system comprising an adjustable frame,
 wherein the adjustable frame comprises at least a first support and a second support,   wherein the first support and second support each comprise a crossbar arranged between and coupled to a pair of side bars,   wherein each pair of side bars is pivotably coupled to a pair of base supports, wherein each base support has a length from one end of the base support to an opposite end of the base support along a surface upon which the pair of base supports is positioned ranging from about 8 inches to about 32 inches, wherein the pair of base supports is configured to independently support the net frame system on top of the surface upon which the net frame system is positioned, and   wherein the first support can be independently adjusted and secured at an angle θ 1  relative to the pair of base supports and the second support can be independently adjusted and secured at an angle θ 2  relative to the pair of base supports in a configuration to support a net.   
     
     
         2 . The net frame system of  claim 1 , wherein each pair of side bars is pivotably coupled to the pair of base supports by a bolt and a nut. 
     
     
         3 . The net frame system of  claim 2 , wherein the first support and the second support can be adjusted or secured at an angle θ 1  or θ 2  relative to the pair of base supports by tightening or loosening the bolt and nut through which each pair of side bars is pivotably coupled to the pair of base supports. 
     
     
         4 . The net frame system of  claim 1 , wherein each pair of side bars is pivotably coupled to the pair of base supports by an axel stop. 
     
     
         5 . The net frame system of  claim 4 , wherein the axel stop comprises a base plate mechanically coupled to an inside of the base support. 
     
     
         6 . The net frame system of  claim 5 , wherein the base plate comprises one or more slots configured to secure the first or second support at an angle θ 1  or θ 2  relative to the pair of base supports. 
     
     
         7 . The net frame system of  claim 6 , wherein each pair of side bars comprises one or more tabs configured to fit in the one or more slots to secure the first or second support at an angle θ 1  or θ 2  relative to the pair of base supports. 
     
     
         8 . The net frame system of  claim 5 , wherein the base plate comprises a peg protruding from one side thereof, wherein the peg is configured to secure the first or second support at an angle θ 1  or θ 2  relative to the pair of base supports. 
     
     
         9 . The net frame system of  claim 8 , wherein each pair of side bars further comprise a support plate, wherein the support plate comprises one or more detents configured to receive the peg to secure the first or second support at an angle θ 1  or θ 2  relative to the pair of base supports. 
     
     
         10 . The net frame system of  claim 1 , wherein one or more of each crossbar and side bar comprises two or more tubular units coupled together to form a single crossbar unit. 
     
     
         11 . The net frame system of  claim 10 , wherein the two or more tubular units are coupled to form a single crossbar unit having a fixed length. 
     
     
         12 . The net frame system of  claim 10 , wherein the two or more tubular units are telescopically or slidably coupled to form a single crossbar unit having an adjustable length. 
     
     
         13 . The net frame system of  claim 1 , wherein the first support and the second support each comprise a single piece of tubing or a plurality of pieces of tubing permanently coupled to each other to form a single support unit. 
     
     
         14 . The net frame system of  claim 1 , wherein the first support and the second support comprise two or more pieces of hollow tubing and wherein the two or more pieces of hollow tubing further comprise a monofilament running through the hollow tubing thereof. 
     
     
         15 . The net frame system of  claim 1 , wherein the angle θ 1  and θ 2  each independently has a range from about 0 degrees to about 110 degrees relative to the pair of base supports. 
     
     
         16 . The net frame system of  claim 1 , further comprising at least a third support positioned in between the first support and the second support. 
     
     
         17 . The net frame system of  claim 16 , wherein the third support comprises a crossbar arranged between and coupled to a pair of side bars, wherein the pair of side bars is pivotably coupled to a pair of base supports, and wherein the pair of side bars can be adjusted at an angle θ 3  relative to the pair of base supports. 
     
     
         18 . The net frame system of  claim 17 , wherein the angle θ 3  is about 90° relative to the pair of base supports. 
     
     
         19 . The net frame system of  claim 1 , further comprising a net. 
     
     
         20 . The net frame system of  claim 1 , further comprising a container for securing the net frame system in an unassembled or disassembled configuration.