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A portable structure that, without disassembly or separation of its basic parts, can be rapidly transformed between its fully erected configuration and its fully collapsed configuration by one individual unaided by another person. The structure, in its collapsed configuration, can be easily carried

A portable structure that, without disassembly or separation of its basic parts, can be rapidly transformed between its fully erected configuration and its fully collapsed configuration by one individual unaided by another person. The structure, in its collapsed configuration, can be easily carried by one individual. In its expanded configuration the structure is instantly stable when placed on the ground. In one embodiment the structure serves as a light weight beach cabana that can be easily carried by a child. The basic portable structure does not require separation and reassembly of its components at any time before, during or after transformation from the collapsed or expanded configuration.

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A portable structure operable for transforming from a collapsible configuration into an expanded configuration and thence back into said collapsible configuration comprising: a frame formed from a flexible coilable material, said frame having, when in an expanded configuration, a shape of a figure e

A portable structure operable for transforming from a collapsible configuration into an expanded configuration and thence back into said collapsible configuration comprising: a frame formed from a flexible coilable material, said frame having, when in an expanded configuration, a shape of a figure eight thereby defining first and second loops and a crossover with said crossover forming an apex of said structure and the loops thereof extending downwardly therefrom; and first and second side panels formed from a foldable cloth-like material, said first and second side panels spanning said first and second loops, respectively, of said frame and connected thereto, said first and second side panels each having a straight portion opposite said crossover, said straight portion of said panels being operative for forming when said portable structure is in said expanded configuration a corresponding stable straight portion in each of said loops of said frame opposite said crossover, said corresponding stable straight portion of said loops being operable, when said structure is in said expanded configuration with said straight portion of said loops placed on top of a flat surface, for preventing said structure from rolling over and for maintaining said crossover at the apex of said structure, said structure, when in said expanded configuration, being operable for transforming by collapsing into a collapsible configuration without separation of said frame from said side panels, said collapsible configuration comprising six overlying loops of said frame, said structure, when in said collapsible configuration, being operable for transforming into said expandable configuration without separation of said frame from said side panels merely by spreading such six overlying loops of said frame apart and allowing said frame to spring into said expanded configuration.