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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8061377 | Insecticidal barrier with a durable lower part An insecticidal barrier (1) having an upper net part (2) with a mesh size preventing insects, for example mosquitoes, to transverse the barrier, the upper net part (2) having a first content of insecticide. In addition, the insecticidal barrier ... | 11/22/2011 |
| 7984725 | Collapsible blind A portable and collapsible blind including a flexible cover mounted on a support structure having a plurality of side walls and a top; wherein at least one side wall includes first and second opposite edges, and the opposite edges cooperatively defining a window; an... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7900645 | Custom camouflage covers and panels Digital photography and a dye-sublimation process are used to generate and affix, in sequence, each of a succession of photographs of a particular environment onto one or more fabric panels that form a camouflage hunting blind whereby the sequence of the photographs... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7882849 | Flame resistant insulated fabric for shelters A flame-resistant fabric for shelters including a flame-resistant interior layer, an flame-resistant, insulating middle layer adjacent the interior layer, a flame-resistant exterior layer adjacent the insulating middle layer, and at least one threaded seam quilting ... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7789098 | Hunting ground blind for rapid concealment An easy to use, simple, lightweight, compact, portable, quiet, quick setup, hunting ground blind. The hunting ground blind includes novel methods of tightening the skin on a cover to reduce movement and noise. Methods include using the full human body, from hands to... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7717124 | Collapsible blind A portable and collapsible blind including a flexible cover mounted on a support structure having a plurality of side walls and a top; wherein at least one side wall includes first and second opposite edges, and the opposite edges cooperatively defining a window; an... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7565909 | Concealed outdoor enclosure having one-way visibility over a 360 degree visual field A portable outdoor enclosure includes a support frame and a three dimensional camouflage cover having a bi-layer construction that provides a high degree of unidirectional visibility. The cover includes an outer layer and an inner layer, the outer layer comprising a... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7549431 | Protective enclosure The present invention describes chemical protective enclosure comprising a waterproof outer surface comprising an impermeable portion and an air diffusive portion, and further comprising a chemically adsorptive material substantially adjacent the air diffusive porti... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7435378 | Method and apparatus for treating goods The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for treating goods, such as, for example, fumigating and re-cooling perishable goods, such as fruit, using a tarp and floor seal. The apparatus encloses goods on a surface and includes a canopy that is subs... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7406977 | Lightweight shelter The present invention is an improved tensioned canopy shelter of the type used by backpackers. The canopy of the new shelter has a lower rear support and a higher front pole support with a horizontal ridge strut. The ridge strut spreads the forward end of the canopy... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7395869 | External structure fire protection system “ESFPS” A barrier system for protection and resistance from externally started fires, forest fires and other fires that effect and start a structure burning from the outside inward. The barrier system comprising a specifically designed track system mounted onto the top of t... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7320332 | Portable outdoor enclosure A portable ice fishing enclosure includes a flexible covering cooperatively engaged with a frame, and secured to an ice surface using a plurality of threaded anchor stakes. The frame may include a plurality of sub-frames, each of which includes a central hub and a p... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7308901 | Canopy cover having a meshed portion A canopy system including a canopy frame and a canopy cover supported by the canopy frame. The canopy cover includes an inner solid portion, an outer solid portion, and a meshed portion disposed between the inner and outer solid portions and disposed proximately to ... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7284562 | Tarpaulin or canopy corner construction A method of constructing a water-resistant corner for a tent or other fabric structure, and the corner formed therefrom. A protective panel may be laid over a flooring material sheet, and the sheet and the protective panel are folded into a corner. The formed corner... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7273061 | Waterproof structure of tent pole-holding tape The waterproof structure of the tent pole-holding tape according to the present invention comprises a waterproof-coated member 111, which is fixed by a sewing line 131 to the corner portion of the tent fabric 101, and in which the front of the s... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7267135 | Tent corner construction A method of constructing a water-resistant corner for a tent or other fabric structure, and the corner formed therefrom. A protective panel may be laid over a flooring material sheet, and the sheet and the protective panel are folded into a corner. The formed corner... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7261116 | Tent with extendable windows A tent (10) with extendable windows (14) having a main structure (12) including a plurality of walls (16, 18, 20) which are oriented at a first angle (60) with respect to a vertical reference. The tent (10) also includes at ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7246630 | Tree stand hunting blind A preassembled, collapsible tree stand hunting blind which folds into a compact package, utilizing coilable steel frame members which may be collapsed. The enclosure is adapted to be attached to the trunk of the tree and to an associated platform, such as a hunter's... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7225823 | Collapsible enclosure with 3-dimensional trim elements The invention is a collapsible portable enclosure which is provided with 3-dimensional elements around portions of its perimeter. Various patterns, including but not limited to, pattern simulating leaves of various types of foliage are cut into a strip of fabric whi... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7222635 | Tent having an outer skirt and tub floor A tent (10) having a fabric enclosure (16) which including a number of walls (18), a floor (22) having a floor perimeter (4) and a framework (14) which supports the fabric enclosure (16) and urges it to expand outward... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7191788 | Tent with window having an internal shelf A tent having window shelf that extends into a tent from the bottom of a window opening. The shelf may be formed, for example, by an inner covering of the window. The inner covering may include an outer support such as a pole so that it may maintain its configuratio... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7182092 | Tent eve A tent including a fabric enclosure forming a plurality of walls and defining an interior of the tent. A frame is positioned with respect to the fabric enclosure and is configured to support the fabric enclosure. At least one eve portion is coupled to the frame and ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7178538 | Portable, selectively-reversible enclosure The specification describes a selectively reversible, portable enclosure comprising a collapsible framework having a flexible covering associated therewith, the flexible covering having opposite first and second surfaces each bearing a distinct color, pattern, or ot... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7178537 | Ring and pole connector assembly for a tent corner A ring and connector assembly for a tent. The ring and connector assembly is configured so that the connector attaches to the ring, such as via a loop that is attached to the connector and that extends around a portion of the ring. The ring is attached to the tent, ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7162880 | Cooling apparatus, systems and methods The present invention is directed toward a method, apparatus and system for cooling goods, such as, for example, agricultural products, in a substantially sealed chamber. A method of the invention includes placing goods on a surface; forming a chamber over the goods... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7128079 | Waterproof structure of tent floor link The waterproof structure of the present invention comprises a first receptacle 102 which is formed by folding the corner portions of a tent fabric 101 in the inner direction of the tent; a second receptacle 113 which is formed opposite the first... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7121290 | Outdoor enclosure with scent-dampening liner A portable hunting blind or enclosure, to provide cover to a hunter or naturalist in the field, is provided with a scent-dampening liner. An enclosure according to one embodiment includes at least one wall, and a lining material disposed on a surface thereof. In the... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7089951 | Airplane hangar A novel airplane shelter provides a plurality of arched vertical support members arranged axially along a line corresponding to the fuselage of an airplane to be sheltered. A cantilever beam is attached to the apex of each arched vertical support member, forming a ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7052085 | Accessories for permabulators or strollers A stroller 2 is fitted with a sun shade 1. The shade 1 has a flexible sheet 3 of mesh fabric extending around the front of the stroller 2 to shade an infant therein. The shade 1 has an elasticised pocket 5 and fasteni... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7040333 | Collapsible enclosure with interchangeable and reversible covering elements The invention is a portable, collapsible enclosure for protection from the elements in an outdoor environment. The tent-like enclosure is provided with one or more fabric coverings each bearing at least one color or camouflage pattern. The coverings are easily remov... | 05/09/2006 |
| 6997198 | Tent construction and method for manufacturing this tent construction Method for manufacturing a tent construction having at least one panel manufactured from suitable cloth, and tent construction manufactured utilizing the method. A basic panel is manufactured from a material of desired properties and is provided with one or more cov... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6994099 | Shelter with twist tight canopy and method for assembling same A shelter having an internal frame comprised of a roof supported by legs. A canopy covers the roof of the frame to provide protection from the elements. The canopy is taughtly held onto the frame by cords which pass through sleeves in the front and back of the canop... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6966741 | Tipping apparatus for intermodal container An apparatus for removing bulk cargo from an intermodal container, which includes an upper frame mounted on an intermodal container transfer equipment device, a middle frame mounted on the upper frame and a lower frame mounted on the middle frame with the lower fram... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6952844 | Bed-tent A bed-tent provides an enclosure over a mattress. The tent forms a canopy having spaced apart panels and a flexible cover extending between the panels. Each panel includes a hoop of flexible, resilient, strip material and a sheet of flexible fabric in the space with... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6941961 | Outdoor enclosure with scent-dampening liner A portable hunting blind or enclosure, to provide cover to a hunter or naturalist in the field, is provided with a scent-dampening liner. An enclosure includes at least one wall, and a lining material disposed on a surface thereof. In a first illustrative embodiment... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6938632 | Hunter concealment system A hunter concealment system for effectively concealing a hunter without physically interfering with the hunter. The hunter concealment system includes a frame structure having a plurality of openings, a first rail and a second rail on opposing sides of each opening,... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6907894 | Collapsible protective shelter device having dielectric and fire-resistant properties A dielectric, fire-resistant shelter apparatus is disclosed which affords temporary protection to individuals exposed to the open environment. The shelter apparatus includes a protective canopy which is movable between an open position for providing temporary cover ... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6892742 | Tent A tent has a framework having at least two flexible strips bent with an intersection at central points of the strips as a top of the tent. A flexible ring is provided outside the flexible strips and adjacent to the top of the tent. A cloth is sheathed on the framewo... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6886300 | Tensioned fabric storm protection panel A panel (10) for protecting a portion of a structure such as a window (11) includes a frame member (13) made up of four channel members (16-19) interconnected by corner members (20). One end of each channel member (16-19) in... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6883531 | Tip-up tent A tip-up tent is provided, comprising a foldable tubular A-frame comprising four diagonal legs connected to a horizontal member, a hinged transparent flexible cover supported by the A-frame with each side of the cover having a lower flap with holes in each lower cor... | 04/26/2005 |