Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
135090000 | Shelter suspended from diverse support means | 22 |
20080236642 | HAMMOCK TENT - An improved tent covers a hammock suspended from a pair of upright members by suspending means at each end of the hammock. The tent is formed from top and bottom portions that interact to provide a tent opening that prevents the entry of atmospheric precipitation when the tent opening is open. The tent also provides improved visibility from inside the tent, by enabling a horizontal field of view. | 10-02-2008 |
20080295877 | PORTABLE TREE MOUNTED HUNTING BLIND - A tree mounted blind that includes a plurality of articulated arcuate arm members forming a suspension frame which is attached at each end to a mounting bracket, which in turn is affixed to a tree trunk without any cords, cables, or bands surrounding the tree. A fabric blind is hung from the framework to provide a hunting blind, a military blind for observers and the like, or a privacy blind for campers and the like. | 12-04-2008 |
20100147343 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AN ANTENNA HUB TARP - Systems and methods of protecting service personnel and electronics in an antenna hub from inclement weather are disclosed. An exemplary embodiment of an antenna hub shelter has an attachment member secured to a hub, wherein the attachment member is located above an access door of the hub and a top portion defined by a first edge and a second opposing edge. The first edge is attachable to the attachment member. The second edge is secured to a handrail of an access platform of the antenna. | 06-17-2010 |
20100252083 | SUSPENDABLE TENT - This invention relates to a suspendable tent ( | 10-07-2010 |
20100269874 | Elevated tent system - A suspendable structure is disclosed. The structure uses a floor panel structure that includes three flexible straps that cross one another, each of the straps including a first end and a second end, the first end having a connector that allows it to be attached to a tensioning device. A triangular flexible panel having three sides and corners where the sides of the triangle meet (at the vertices of the triangle) is in turn supported and stiffened through the flexible straps, each of which extends from one of the corners of the triangular flexible panel and terminating at or near the midpoint of the included side opposite to the corner. | 10-28-2010 |
20110017250 | OVERHEAD COMBINED TENT STRUCTURE - The present invention provides an overhead combined tent structure, including a ring locator, sleeved onto a vertical object and a tent skeleton, formed by a plurality of brackets, and assembled transversely or longitudinally by the ring locator to define at least a floor area. There is a supporting member, linked to the floor area of the tent skeleton, and formed by a plurality of adjustable supports and also extended vertically to form a landing end. There is also a cladding cloth, covered externally onto the tent skeleton to form a living space. The overhead combined tent structure can overcome the shortcoming of uneven ground, and can be used more applicably with enhanced convenience. | 01-27-2011 |
20110017251 | COLLAPSIBLE HUNTING BLIND - A hunting blind is made of lightweight material allowing the hunting blind to be collapsed and folded or rolled into a compact configuration. The compact configuration allows the easy storage and transportation of the hunting blind. The hunting blind may easily be carried by one person to any desired location and temporarily set up. In this manner, the hunter can place the blind anywhere, rather than building a blind of more permanent material, such as wood, but then being restricted to the one location where the blind is built. Cords attached to two sides of the blind create tension in the blind, causing flexible rods at the top of the side to bend into an arcuate shape. The rods then create an arched roof, providing increased head room in the blind and preventing accumulation of debris and rain water on the roof. | 01-27-2011 |
20110120514 | COVERING SYSTEM - The present invention concerns apparatus and methods for covering and uncovering a desired object. Particular embodiments include a covering system comprising: a cover operably connected to a plurality of translational members translationally positioned along a track; two or more hangers having a vertically extending portion and an outwardly extending portion, the track being operably attached to the outwardly extending portion; means for mounting hangers in a rotatable arrangement to a structure about a vertical axis. A further embodiment of the present invention includes a method for covering and uncovering a desired object, the steps including: mounting each of two or more hangers to a structure in a rotatable arrangement, the two or more hangers having a vertically extending portion and an outwardly extending portion; suspending a track from the outwardly extending portion of the two or more hangers; suspending a cover from the track, the cover being translatable along the track; rotating the two or more hangers between a covering position and a stored position, the covering position being arranged to position the track above an object to be covered, and the stored position being arranged to position the track to a side of the object to be covered. | 05-26-2011 |
20120012142 | Hunting Blind - A hunting blind having adjustable height is described herein. The height of the hunting blind may be adjusted to fully or partially hide a hunter from their prey. In one embodiment, the height is adjusted through the use of adjustable length stabilization rods. To provide support for the blind's top edge while in use, in one example, a support rod is inserted through a channel disposed in or near the top edge of the hunting blind. The support rod may also be used to secure the hunting blind to a tree through the use of a strap wrapped around the tree, whereas the support rod is secured to the strap. | 01-19-2012 |
20130092205 | POOL CANOPY SYSTEM - A canopy system comprising a shading element, a support element, and an attachment element member. The canopy system is adapted to provide shade over at least a portion of an above-ground container. The canopy system is configured to maintain its structure during slightly windy and mild weather conditions. | 04-18-2013 |
20130186443 | HUNTING BLIND - The present invention comprises a hunting blind for attachment to a tree. The hunting blind includes a top member with two ends and multiple arms. The top member wraps around the tree and each arm extends downward and outward away from the tree. The arms are staked into the ground in the desired position such that a hunter can sit in the opening formed by the hunting blind. | 07-25-2013 |
20140014150 | RETRACTABLE TARPAULIN - A retractable shelter is described. In particular embodiments, a tarpaulin includes a conduit with a side wall having first and second inlets and an outlet at one end. A first lift cord may be attached near a lower edge of the tarpaulin, extend through the first set of loops, into the conduit through the first inlet, along the conduit, and then out through the outlet. A second lift cord may likewise extend through the second set of loops, into the conduit, and out through the outlet. One of more lift cords may be tied together, fastened, or braided along their respective lengths. The tarpaulin may include two or more panels equipped with loops, lift cords, conduits, and outlets. In use, the lift cords may be grasped and pulled through the outlet, raising the lower edge of the tarp toward the conduit. | 01-16-2014 |
20140116485 | Collapsible Habitable Structure - A collapsible structure adapted to accommodate and support at least one human with an accommodation unit formed from a number of flexible panels including at least one lower panel and at least one side wall panel; one or more elongate, flexible ground tensioning elements that are connected to one or more of the panels; and two or more elongate, flexible side tensioning elements that are connected to one or more of the panels, wherein the ground tensioning elements may be attached to a ground anchoring point, located substantially below the accommodation unit, and the side tensioning elements may be attached to at least two side anchoring points, located to the side of the accommodation unit, and tension may be applied to the ground and side tensioning elements so that the accommodation unit is pulled into a shape in which a main internal space, of sufficient size to accommodate a human. | 05-01-2014 |
20140150835 | Adjustable Tree Stand Hunting Blind - An adjustable blind apparatuses for attaching to a support that extends from the ground. The blind apparatus includes a frame that has a frame rear portion for engaging the support with a frame coupling to brace the frame against the support. The frame further includes a frame front portion that is spaced from the frame rear portion, and a curtain that is coupled with the frame. An adjustment member extends between a stationary surface and the frame front portion for moving the frame front portion between various positions to adjust the distance between the curtain and the ground, and to reinforce the front frame front portion. The adjustment member includes a first leg for engaging the stationary surface, and a second leg in telescoping relationship with the first leg that includes a mounting coupling interconnecting the second leg and the frame front portion. | 06-05-2014 |
20140251399 | COVERING SYSTEM - The present invention concerns apparatus and methods for covering and uncovering a desired object. Particular embodiments include a covering system comprising: a cover operably connected to a plurality of translational members translationally positioned along a track suspended above the cover, the track being operably attached to two or more hangers; and, one or more suspension members each extending between one of the two or more hangers and the track such that the one or more suspension members are configured to pivotally suspend the track from the two or more hangers, where each of the one or more suspension members are configured to pivot such that the track is configured to pivot relative the hanger. | 09-11-2014 |
20140261595 | HUNTING BLIND - A hunting blind is presently disclosed that includes a central support comprising a main body and an extendable portion, the extendable portion configured to maintain the hunting blind in an upright position, a gun rest secured to the main body of the central support opposite the extendable portion, a plurality of ribs pivotally secured to the main body of the central support, the ribs configured to rotate between an open configuration and a closed configuration, and a screen comprising a plurality of opaque screen sections, each screen section secured to at least one rib and at least one other rib or the main body of the central support, each screen section comprising a flexible material such that the screen sections are collapsible, wherein when the ribs are in the open configuration, the screen is configured to obscure a hunter from a target. | 09-18-2014 |
20140318586 | Furniture Cover Devices and Methods of Use - A cover device configured to be used in combination with a furniture piece. The device is selectively positionable between a deployed orientation and one or more stowed orientations. In the deployed orientation, a cover of the device extends over the furniture piece and forms an interior space sized for a user. The cover shelters the interior space from noise and light, and may also insulate the interior space to control an interior temperature. In the stowed orientations, the cover is positioned in proximity to the furniture piece in a manner of the user's choosing and may be configured to have an aesthetically pleasing appearance. | 10-30-2014 |
20150020857 | SHELTER LIFT ATTACHMENT FOR A PORTABLE HUMAN TRANSPORT SYSTEM - A shelter configuration for a portable human transport system comprises a canopy attachment, optionally with a rain-fly closure, for protecting a casualty from inclement weather or external interference by pests or animals. The attachment enables aerial lifting or elevation of the patient in a fully enclosed transport system. | 01-22-2015 |
20150068569 | CANOPY SYSTEM - There is described a canopy system comprising two or more parallel elongated rods, one or more canopy pieces having two parallel edges, two or more elongated bars connected to each of the two or more parallel elongated rods and attached to each of the two parallel edges of the one or more canopy pieces, and at least one connection mechanism attached to each of the elongated rods having a connector that is capable of being suspended from a support. The elongated rods may include at least one lower cavity having two channels each configured to detachably and slidably receive each of the elongated bars. The lower cavity may have a groove that is configured to detachably and slidably receive an accessory. The elongated rods each may include at least one upper cavity configured to detachably and slidably receive each connection mechanism and a second accessory. | 03-12-2015 |
20160053507 | Suspended Dwelling - An easily set up structure that Is suspended between objects consisting of a platform made up of geometrical shapes, allowing for the structure to be lightweight, portable, and versatile in the way it is constructed. | 02-25-2016 |
20160130836 | CANOPY SYSTEM - There is described a canopy system comprising two or more parallel elongated rods, one or more canopy pieces having two parallel edges, two or more elongated bars connected to each of the two or more parallel elongated rods and attached to each of the two parallel edges of the one or more canopy pieces, and at least one connection mechanism attached to each of the elongated rods having a connector that is capable of being suspended from a support. The elongated rods may include at least one lower cavity having two channels each configured to detachably and slidably receive each of the elongated bars. The lower cavity may have a groove that is configured to detachably and slidably receive an accessory. The elongated rods each may include at least one upper cavity configured to detachably and slidably receive each connection mechanism and a second accessory. | 05-12-2016 |
20170234025 | Treepod Assembly | 08-17-2017 |