A. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to the field of insect screen assemblies, more specifically, insect screen assemblies that attach via a zipper, a hook and loop fastener, a plurality of snap buttons, or a hook and grommet configuration.
B. Discussion of the Prior Art
The Fidler, Jr. Patent (U.S. Pat. No. 4,569,362) discloses a screened tent having panels that are detachable from the frame. However, the device disclosed under the Fidler Patent does not utilize a zipper as the means to connect the detachable panels.
The Valles Patent Application Publication (U.S. Pub. No. 2005/0055964) discloses a screened room enclosure that has detachable panels. However, the panels disclosed under the Valles Publication do not use a zipper as an attaching means to the rest of the enclosure.
The Benedyk Patent (U.S. Pat. No. 5,046,546) discloses a screened enclosure structure in which the screen panels are detachably removable from the frame member. However, the screen panels disclosed under the Benedyk Patent are not attached by a zipper.
The Zadok Patent (U.S. Pat. No. 6,192,643) discloses a modular screened enclosure system which is used for a pool deck or the like. However, the enclosure system disclosed under the Zadok Patent does not include detachable screen panels that are attached via a zipper attaching means.
The Narron Patent (U.S. Pat. No. 6,032,684) discloses a privacy screen for use on a deck or porch which has detachable panels. However, the detachable panels disclosed under the Narron Patent do not use a zipper as n attaching means.
The Antinone Patent (U.S. Pat. No. 3,763,917) discloses a detachable screen which is used in protecting porches, terraces, and the like. However, the detachable screen does not utilize a zipper as the attaching means.
The Hansen Patent (U.S. Pat. No. Des. 461,562) illustrates a design for a screened enclosure.
In light of the above discussed prior art there is a need for a detachable screen assembly involving a zipper, hook and grommet, nylon hook and loop, or snap buttons as the attaching means.