Telescopic open edge stand

Abstract

A collapsible barrier including a substantially rectangular sheet having a first telescopic post and a second telescopic post pivotably connected with hinges. Feet extend from the bottom of the first telescopic post and the second telescopic post. A first-bracing member and a second-bracing member respectively reinforce the first telescopic post and the second telescopic post in a perpendicularly oriented position with respect to each other. A metallic webbing integrated with the substantially rectangular sheet to provide suitable strength and load bearing capabilities. The telescopic posts are configured to extend and retract to a height of a ceiling with a twisting motion. When the feet are aligned parallel with the substantially rectangular sheet the lip of the substantially rectangular sheet allows multiple collapsible barriers to be stacked. The collapsible barrier is useful for providing a portable barrier without the need for drilling into a floor or ground surface.

What is claimed is new and desired to be protected by Letters Patent is set forth in the appended claims: 
     
         1 . A collapsible barrier, the collapsible barrier comprising:
 a substantially rectangular sheet, the substantially rectangular sheet comprising an upper-horizontal edge, a lower-horizontal edge, a first-vertical edge, a second-vertical edge;   a metallic webbing, the metallic webbing integrated with the substantially rectangular sheet to provide suitable strength and load bearing capabilities;   a first telescopic post, the first telescopic post having a first-upper edge and a first-lower edge, the first telescopic post disposed a first-distance from the first-vertical edge;   a second telescopic post, the second telescopic post having a second-upper edge and a second-lower edge, the second telescopic post disposed a second-distance from the second-vertical edge;   a first foot, the first foot extending the first-distance perpendicularly from the first-lower edge of the first telescopic post;   a second foot, the second foot extending the second-distance perpendicularly from the second-lower edge of the second telescopic post;   a first-bracing member, the first-bracing member joining the first telescopic post to the first foot;   a second-bracing member, the second-bracing member joining the second telescopic post to the second foot;   at least one hinge, the at least one hinge mechanically coupling, the first telescopic post to the substantially rectangular sheet, the second telescopic post to the substantially rectangular sheet;   a first-normal plane, the first-normal plane extending a first-planar distance perpendicularly along the first-vertical edge;   a second-normal plane, the second-normal plane extending a second-planar distance perpendicularly along the second-vertical edge;   wherein the first telescopic post and the second telescopic post are aligned parallel to the first-vertical edge and the second-vertical edge and are configured to extend and retract;   wherein the first-distance and the second-distance are substantially equal; and   wherein the collapsible barrier is configured to be stacked and when used is non-destructive.   
     
     
         2 . The collapsible barrier of  claim 1 , wherein the first telescopic post is pivotably connected to the substantially rectangular sheet. 
     
     
         3 . The collapsible barrier of  claim 1 , wherein the second telescopic post is pivotably connected to the substantially rectangular sheet. 
     
     
         4 . The collapsible barrier of  claim 1 , wherein the first telescopic post is configured to telescopically extend from the upper-horizontal edge when a clockwise twisting motion is applied. 
     
     
         5 . The collapsible barrier of  claim 1 , wherein the second telescopic post is configured to telescopically retract to the upper-horizontal edge when a counter clockwise twisting motion is applied. 
     
     
         6 . The collapsible barrier of  claim 1 , wherein the upper-horizontal edge and the lower-horizontal edge are longer than the first-vertical edge and the second-vertical edge. 
     
     
         7 . The collapsible barrier of  claim 1 , wherein the upper-horizontal edge and the lower-horizontal edge are substantially equal. 
     
     
         8 . The collapsible barrier of  claim 1 , wherein the upper-horizontal edge and the lower-horizontal edge are approximately 10-feet. 
     
     
         9 . The collapsible barrier of  claim 1 , wherein the first-distance and the second-distance are approximately 1.5-feet. 
     
     
         10 . The collapsible barrier of  claim 1 , wherein the first foot is configured to fit parallel to the substantially rectangular sheet. 
     
     
         11 . The collapsible barrier of  claim 1 , wherein the second foot is configured to fit parallel to the substantially rectangular sheet. 
     
     
         12 . The collapsible barrier of  claim 1 , wherein the first-planar distance is sized such that the first-normal plane extends past the first foot when the first foot is aligned parallel to the substantially rectangular sheet. 
     
     
         13 . The collapsible barrier of  claim 1 , wherein the second-planar distance is sized such that the second-normal plane extends past the second foot when the second foot is aligned parallel to the substantially rectangular sheet. 
     
     
         14 . The collapsible barrier of  claim 1 , wherein the collapsible barrier is made of light-weight material. 
     
     
         15 . The collapsible barrier of  claim 1 , wherein the first foot and second foot are stored away when the first telescopic post and the second telescopic post are erected. 
     
     
         16 . The collapsible barrier of  claim 1 , wherein the collapsible barrier has a toe-board disposed along the lower-horizontal edge. 
     
     
         17 . The collapsible barrier of  claim 1 , wherein the first telescopic post and the second telescopic post each further include an attachment lug. 
     
     
         18 . The collapsible barrier of  claim 17 , wherein the attachment lugs are configured to contact a ceiling during an in-use condition. 
     
     
         19 . The collapsible barrier of  claim 1 , wherein the first telescopic post and the second telescopic post retract from a threaded channel. 
     
     
         20 . A collapsible barrier, the collapsible barrier comprising:
 a substantially rectangular sheet, the substantially rectangular sheet comprising an upper-horizontal edge, a lower-horizontal edge, a first-vertical edge, a second-vertical edge;   wherein the upper-horizontal edge and the lower-horizontal edge are longer than the first-vertical edge and the second-vertical edge;   wherein the upper-horizontal edge and the lower-horizontal edge are substantially equal;   a metallic webbing, the metallic webbing integrated with the substantially rectangular sheet to provide suitable strength and load bearing capabilities;   a first telescopic post, the first telescopic post having a first-upper edge and a first-lower edge, the first telescopic post disposed a first-distance from the first-vertical edge;   wherein the first telescopic post is pivotably connected to the substantially rectangular sheet;   wherein the first telescopic post is configured to telescopically extend from the upper-horizontal edge when a clockwise twisting motion is applied;   a second telescopic post, the second telescopic post having a second-upper edge and a second-lower edge, the second telescopic post disposed a second-distance from the second-vertical edge;   wherein the second telescopic post is pivotably connected to the substantially rectangular sheet;   wherein the second telescopic post is configured to telescopically retract to the upper-horizontal edge when a counter clockwise twisting motion is applied;   a first foot, the first foot extending the first-distance perpendicularly from the first-lower edge of the first telescopic post;   wherein the first foot is configured to fit parallel to the substantially rectangular sheet;   a second foot, the second foot extending the second-distance perpendicularly from the second-lower edge of the second telescopic post;   wherein the second foot is configured to fit parallel to the substantially rectangular sheet;   wherein the first foot and second foot are stored away when the first telescopic post and the second telescopic post are erected;   a first-bracing member, the first-bracing member joining the first telescopic post to the first foot;   a second-bracing member, the second-bracing member joining the second telescopic post to the second foot;   at least one hinge, the at least one hinge mechanically coupling, the first telescopic post to the substantially rectangular sheet, the second telescopic post to the substantially rectangular sheet;   a first-normal plane, the first-normal plane extending a first-planar distance perpendicularly along the first-vertical edge;   wherein the first-planar distance is sized such that the first-normal plane extends past the first foot when the first foot is aligned parallel to the substantially rectangular sheet;   a second-normal plane, the second-normal plane extending a second-planar distance perpendicularly along the second-vertical edge;   wherein the second-planar distance is sized such that the second-normal plane extends past the second foot when the second foot is aligned parallel to the substantially rectangular sheet;   wherein the first telescopic post and the second telescopic post are aligned parallel to the first-vertical edge and the second-vertical edge and are configured to extend and retract;   wherein the first-distance and the second-distance are substantially equal;   wherein the collapsible barrier is made of light-weight material;   wherein the collapsible barrier has a toe-board disposed along the lower-horizontal edge;   wherein the first telescopic post and the second telescopic post further each include an attachment lug;   wherein the attachment lugs are configured to contact a ceiling during an in-use condition;   wherein the first telescopic post and the second telescopic post retract from a threaded channel; and   wherein the collapsible barrier is configured to be stacked.