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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120067389 | PORTABLE SHELTER HAVING CANOPY WITH SKYLIGHT A portable shelter includes a frame assembly and a canopy that is supported by the frame assembly. The canopy includes a transparent skylight.... | 03/22/2012 |
| 20120031448 | OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT The present invention features a lightweight compact pump design, a cloaking pouch to block wireless signals, a rescue enclosure for a litter basket, a sliding mechanism for a tent, a shoulder strap for a sleeping bag, a holding device for a tent pole, an interchangeabl... | 02/09/2012 |
| 20120024331 | Canopy Assembled with Fastening Brackets The present invention uses special fastening brackets to assemble a canopy. The fastening brackets are uniquely shaped so it could bind the metal bars together without the need to drill holes through them, thereby causing the need to match the holes. Therefore, as the c... | 02/02/2012 |
| 20120017957 | TENT AND TENT FRAME A tent frame includes a plurality of structural members (PSM), each having a first end portion and a second end portion. The tent frame also includes a connecting member having a first part and a second part. The first end portion of each of the PSM couples to the first... | 01/26/2012 |
| 20120006375 | Portable Barrier A portable barrier includes a pedestal assembly and a cover assembly. The pedestal assembly including (i) a plurality of legs that are movable with respect to each other, the plurality of legs includes a first lateral leg having a first free leg end portion and a second... | 01/12/2012 |
| 20110315178 | WILDLIFE HUNTING AND OBSERVATION BLIND A blind for hunting and observation of wildlife having a guide assembly and a door assembly moveably engaged with the guide assembly for movement between a concealed position and an open position. A brace pivotally attaches to the guide assembly for movement between a s... | 12/29/2011 |
| 20110297199 | HORIZONTAL FRAME TENSILE STRUCTURE AND CANTED CORNER ELEMENTS THEREFOR The present invention relates to horizontal frame tensile structures (“HFTS”) of the kind employing corner elements to interconnect beams and posts. The corner elements of the invention comprise 1) two arms that engage the ends of adjacent beams, and 2) a leg that e... | 12/08/2011 |
| 20110290292 | BOAT STORAGE CANOPY APPARATUS FOR BOATS WITH WAKE BOARD TOWERS A boat storage canopy fitted to a boat storage lift has an entry portion, raised center portion and shore side portion with downwardly depending curtains on first and second sides and the shore side end with a hinged curtain at the entry end.... | 12/01/2011 |
| 20110232713 | TENSIONING AND SECURING MECHANISM FOR STRUCTURE COVERS A fastening mechanism for temporary structures with a frame with one or more attachment points disposed therein, a rope, a cover configured with one or more sleeves through which the rope may be inserted, one or more fasteners for securing the rope to the attachment poi... | 09/29/2011 |
| 20110209735 | SHELTER BUILDING Housing for emergencies or for those in need could be a short-term solution or may be set up as a longer-term shelter. The shelter may be flexible to grow and change enough to accommodate the individual, the family and the community. The shelter is more substantial than... | 09/01/2011 |
| 20110209737 | CANOPY STRUCTURE A canopy structure having a canopy supported by a plurality of elongated support columns, each support column having a longitudinal cavity and an opening at a first end thereof to provide access to the longitudinal cavity. A container to receive a ballast material is po... | 09/01/2011 |
| 20110203629 | HUNTING BLIND AND FRAME SYSTEM The invention includes a hunting blind and frame tall enough to allow an adult male to stand upright within the frame. Horizontal frame members are connected to vertical frame members to increase the strength of the frame. The horizontal frame members also serve as weap... | 08/25/2011 |
| 20110197940 | SADDLE SHAPED TENT WITH PORTICO Disclosed herein is a portico for saddle-shaped tents. The portico includes a drape that is suspended from the saddle-frame of the saddle-shaped tent. The portico also includes a portico-frame that has a horizontal beam, which beam is attached to the lower edge of the d... | 08/18/2011 |
| 20110186100 | Observation blind having decorative insulated panels and method for panel manufacture A blind or shelter has a base structure with a framework mounted to the base structure and defines an access door opening. Composite wall and roof panels are mounted to the framework and have an intermediate structural core being embedded within a body of polymer foam m... | 08/04/2011 |
| 20110180119 | MULTIPURPOSE HUNTING BLINDS, METHODS OF MAKING HUNTING BLINDS AND METHODS OF USING HUNTING BLINDS Hunting blinds include a frame comprising two rod attachment structures at opposing longitudinal sides and a plurality of support attachment structures extending between and coupled to the two rod attachment structures. A rod is coupled to each of the two rod attachment... | 07/28/2011 |
| 20110146738 | Covering for a Portable Toilet Structure A method and system for providing an aesthetically pleasing covering for construction site structures, such as portable toilets and/or construction waste bins, includes expanses of material designed to encompass and/or encircle such structures. Various embodiments are d... | 06/23/2011 |
| 20110132420 | MODULAR SYSTEM INCLUDING SHAFT SEGMENTS HAVING CONFIGURATION AND BREAKDOWN ATTACHMENTS An easy to use, reliable, easy to repair, universal, simple, lightweight, compact, portable, multi-use modular system of poles and interconnections. An operator configures a number of structures using brackets, supports, segmented shafts, and interconnection components.... | 06/09/2011 |
| 20110126873 | HUNTING BLIND HAVING A CAMOUFLAGING SLOPED PROFILE A skirt for a lay-down type hunting blind of the type having a shell for enclosing an occupant in a recumbent position. The skirt comprises at least one panel having a proximate edge and a distal edge. The proximate edge of the skirt attaches to the top perimeter edge o... | 06/02/2011 |
| 20110117823 | CONTAINMENT BARRIER FOR USE WITH SURFACE TREATMENT A containment system comprising a rigid support panel separating a treatment area from a work area, the rigid support panel having an access aperture within which a spherical orb is rotatably and pivotably supported. The spherical orb has a port for accommodating a surf... | 05/19/2011 |
| 20110108078 | Blinds and Shelters with Flexible and Dynamic Configurations An easy to use, universal, simple, lightweight, compact, portable, dynamically configurable system of concealment and shelter. An operator configures a number of concealment blinds or shelters using shafts and covers or shells. Some embodiments include user adjustable d... | 05/12/2011 |
| 20110079260 | TENT WITH HINGED DOOR OR WINDOW A hinged door (26) is provided for a tent (20). The hinged tent door (26) in one embodiment includes a frame (46) for supporting the outer edges of the door. The hinged tent door (26) may include a removable frame (46) so that t... | 04/07/2011 |
| 20110067741 | PORTABLE CONTAINMENT UNIT A portable containment unit including an enclosure, a base supporting the enclosure, the base having wheels attached thereto for moving the containment unit, an extension platform selectively coupled to the base and having wheels attached thereto, and an air machine on ... | 03/24/2011 |
| 20110048481 | Portable Confinement Device A portable confinement device for confining a person upon a mattress is provided. The device includes a frame and a flexible enclosure. The enclosure is supported by and sits upon the frame to stabilize the device from tipping over. A mattress may be received into the i... | 03/03/2011 |
| 20110030752 | Modular System for Concealment and Shelter An easy to use, universal, simple, lightweight, compact, portable, dynamically configurable and modular system of concealment and shelter. An operator configures a number of concealment blinds or shelters using brackets, supports, segmented shafts, covers, curtains, and... | 02/10/2011 |
| 20110023921 | Outdoor canopy An outdoor canopy includes a canopy frame, a canopy shelter and a side entrance arrangement. The canopy frame includes a roof frame and a legs frame downwardly extended from the roof frame to form a canopy area. The canopy shelter, which is made of waterproof fabric, is... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20110005561 | HUNTING BLIND An exemplary embodiment relates to a hunting blind comprising a frame comprising one or more rib members and a barrier layer, a fibrous covering, and a camouflage layer. Another exemplary embodiment relates to a method of assembling a hunting blind comprising providing ... | 01/13/2011 |
| 20100327623 | Reconfigurable travel trailer A travel trailer is provided. The travel trailer may include a camping pod that contains tent fabric. The travel trailer may also have a telescoping member that is configured for raising and lowering the camping pod.... | 12/30/2010 |
| 20100300502 | Tent having wind resistant frame A tent having a wind resistant tubular frame comprises: a frame having a) multiple frame legs, each leg having a lower portion lockingly hinged to an upper portion, wherein the lower portion can be swung open from a storage position in which the upper and lower portions... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100275961 | Tent with Locators for Poles Tent structures include a plurality of upright poles (1, 4). The tent structures include predetermined locations for the tops of the upright poles (1, 4) and the bases of the upright poles (1, 4). Guy ropes (3) or triangular pieces of fabric ... | 11/04/2010 |
| 20100263699 | Portable Structure With Linking Pole A portable structure includes first and second support poles, each having one lower end for resting on a ground surface. First and second connectors attach at upper ends of the first and second support poles, respectively and two or more linking poles connect the first ... | 10/21/2010 |
| 20100229907 | Freestanding Collapsible Shelter A freestanding, collapsible shelter is disclosed. The shelter includes a roof structure having a roof hub, a ridge poles pivotable from a deployed position to a stowed position, gable poles pivotable from a deployed position to a stowed position. The shelter further inc... | 09/16/2010 |
| 20100229916 | PROTECTION SYSTEM An assembly, solar panel, and solar panel protection system have a deployable and retractable flexible resilient mesh barrier which can be extended to cover and protect a surface which is vulnerable to hail and other airborne projectiles. The mesh barrier can be attache... | 09/16/2010 |
| 20100212710 | Supporting Profile and Connecting Profile with Reinforcing Insert as well as Method for Producing a Fiber-Reinforced Metal Profile A supporting profile and connecting profile made of light metal for a self-supporting scaffold is disclosed. The profile is particularly for light construction halls and large tent structures, with at least one reinforcing insert extending in the longitudinal direction ... | 08/26/2010 |
| 20100186792 | MOSQUITO SPRING NET A collapsible mosquito spring net assembly includes a support structure having a front support ring, a back support ring, and a spring coil support. A mosquito net covers the support structure. The collapsible mosquito spring net assembly further includes closure elemen... | 07/29/2010 |
| 20100186793 | Floating Screen Enclosure A mesh-screened enclosure available in a range of sizes that floats on top of the water in a swimming pool or lake. The screen prevents insects from entering the enclosure. The user may either swim under the open bottom of the enclosure and surface inside the enclosure,... | 07/29/2010 |
| 20100108113 | Aeroelastic canopy with solar panels An aeroelastic solar-power-generating canopy is described that requires minimal construction efforts. The canopy can be formed over supporting structures such as columns, without requiring an existing roof. The canopy contains a plurality of solar panels arranged substa... | 05/06/2010 |
| 20100071740 | Beach Cabana The present invention is a beach cabana that provides a central corridor between two lounge portions and a frame rotatable about an axis.... | 03/25/2010 |
| 20100065095 | PORTABLE STRUCTURE CONFIGURED TO DRAIN RAINWATER A portable structure defining an interior volume, and configured to facilitate draining rainwater. The portable structure includes a frame including a central support and a side support shorter than the central support. A roof fabric has a first edge coupled to the cent... | 03/18/2010 |
| 20100037930 | Collapsible Support Structure A collapsible support structure comprises a plurality of interconnected substantially triangular frame sections connected by flexible joints at corners thereof. At least some of the interconnected frame sections share a collapsible tubular member as one side of the inte... | 02/18/2010 |
| 20100018561 | NEGATIVE ANGLE WINDOW FOR TENT A collapsible tent is provided having windows which are provided at negative angles, facing the ground. In this configuration, the windows are protected from the entry of rain there through without the aid of a cover. The collapsible tent includes a shell and a frame se... | 01/28/2010 |
