Abstract: Provided is an awning system comprising: a) two vertical tracks; b) two arms, with each arm attached at a first end to one of the vertical tracks, the arm configured to move in a vertical direction and pivot in relation to the track, each arm further configured to be extendible; c) a cross-bar, with each end of the cross-bar attached to a second end of one of the arms; d) a piece of fabric attached at one end to the cross-bar; and e) a holder placed on top of the tracks for holding a second end of the fabric; wherein the awning fabric is configured to be adjusted in both the vertical and the horizontal direction; wherein a user can move the arms vertically and extend the arms to adjust a position of the fabric.

Abstract: A ten-device-in-one reconfigurable adjustable carport (capable of functioning as a privacy screen, a wind screen, a cabana, a dog run, a retail-tradeshow booth, an attic, a storage, a picnic table, a kennel, and a carport) comprises: a canopy, roof spines, roof ribs, leg posts, T-shaped joiners and X-shaped joiners spring-snappingly connected to the roof spines and roof ribs and leg posts for configuring the ten-device-in-one carport as a car canopy and a greenhouse and an enclosure and a barrier and a cabana and a privacy room and a privacy screen and a tradeshow booth and a wind barrier, panels, door-frame panel, panel-to-panel-securing brackets and panel-to-post-securing brackets bolted to the panels and the door-frame panel and the roof spines and the roof ribs and the leg posts for configuring the ten-device-in-one carport as a dog run and a greenhouse and an enclosure and a barrier and bleacher shelves to store or display items and an attic to store items off the ground and a hanging cage to house anima

Abstract: An impact shield for earthquake protection is described herein. The impact shield may include a canopy constructed of a puncture-resistant material, the canopy defining a first internal volume accessible via a first opening, the canopy being structured to form a semispherical shape when in an inflated state, the semispherical shape defining a space dimensioned for sheltering at least one human body; a support joined to the canopy and constructed of the puncture-resistant material, the support defining a second internal volume accessible via the first opening and a second opening, the support located within the space, the support structured to form a column when in the inflated state; and a fitting joined to the support for closing the second opening to fix the first internal volume and the second internal volume after inflation of the support and the canopy.

Abstract: An orthopedic lounge chair includes a substantially flat support surface that has a length, a width, a front side, and a back side and defines a back support section, a seat section foldably joined to the back support section at a first fold junction, and a leg support section foldably joined to the seat section at a second fold junction, a first bolster support coupled to and rising away from the front side of the back support section, the first bolster support extending longitudinally at least a majority of the width of the support surface, a second bolster support coupled to and rising away from the front side of the seat support section, the second bolster support extending longitudinally at least a majority of the width of the support surface, and a third bolster support coupled to and rising away from the front side of the leg support section, the third bolster support extending longitudinally a majority of the width of the support surface, wherein the first bolster, the second bolster, and the third bo

Abstract: A rotary hanging chair comprises a cushion, a support frame and a base assembly. The cushion has two ends connected to an upper end of the support frame and is able to swing forwards and backwards with respect to the support frame. A bottom of the support frame is connected to the base assembly and is able to rotate within 360° with respect to the base assembly. The entire rotary hanging chair comprises three detachable parts, thus being simple and practical in structure, not only can swing forwards and backwards like a traditional hanging chair, but also can rotate within 360° to change the direction freely to meet the requirement for switching the view angle, and is small in size, easy to carry and capable of being used both indoors and outdoors.

Abstract: The present application is directed to a tree stand lift system for elevating a person into a tree or other structure. The tree stand lift system includes, in an embodiment, a hunting platform assembly for supporting a person; a hoist assembly positioned above the platform; a hoist cable secured to the hoist assembly and positioned to lift a person from the ground up to the platform.

Abstract: A motorized stand for attachment to a tree includes a stand assembly, a carrier assembly, and an elongated track assembly. The stand assembly includes a motor and a platform, with the carrier assembly releasably coupling with the stand assembly and the elongated track. The elongated track includes a plurality of track assemblies that are connectable to one another via complementary structure at the ends of each track assembly.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a pole shield for extending around a pole structure. The pole shield comprises one or more than one sheet of composite material forming a hollow structure having an open first end and an opposed open second end. The sheet or sheets of composite material comprise from about 50% to about 80% by weight of a reinforcement impregnated with about 20% to about 50% of a polyurethane resin composition comprising a combination of a polyol component and a polyisocyanate component. Two or more pole shields may be stacked one on top of the other to form a pole shield structure which extends the height of protection of the pole structure. The pole shield can be used for protecting a pole structure from damage, such as from fire, rain, wind, sand, ice, pests, moisture or electrical. The pole shield may also be used to provide structural support to a pole structure.

Abstract: A foldable hanging basket includes a hanger and a hanging basket body. The hanging basket body is suspended on the hanger by a sling chain. The hanging basket body comprises a hanging basket chair and a lifting frame assembly. The lifting frame assembly comprises a main frame and several auxiliary frames. The main frame and the several auxiliary frames are arranged in intervals, a lower border of the main frame is hinged and matched with a front border of the hanging basket chair, and two ends of each of the several auxiliary frames are successively hinged and matched with borders on both sides of the hanging basket chair. The main frame and the auxiliary frames may be rotated and folded in a plane of the hanging basket chair.

Abstract: A collapsible sheltered bench operable to have a first collapsed configuration and a second erect configuration. The sheltered bench includes a base member comprising a bench surface for sitting. The sheltered bench further includes a canopy member having first and second support members and a cover. In the erect configuration the first and second support members extend from a first side of the sitting surface to a second substantially opposed side of the sitting surface along opposite sides of the longitudinal axis of the sitting surface. The first and second support members support the cover such that the cover extends over at least a portion of the sitting surface.

Abstract: A quick-release device for securing a gas cylinder in a seat plate includes a pedestal defining a socket for receiving the gas cylinder. The pedestal projects upwardly from an endwall to form a jaw against which the gas cylinder is received when applied to the socket. A clamp is pivoted to the jaw for movement between an open position and a closed position. A flange is formed in the pedestal and has a lower surface for confrontation with the seat plate. A latch is coupled to the pedestal. The latch moves between a first position enabling movement of the clamp between the open and closed positions, and a second position disabling movement of the clamp between the open and closed positions.

Abstract: A hunting stand includes a step configured for engagement to a support structure. The step includes two step legs configured to engage the support structure, and a crossbar extending between the two step legs. A platform is installed to the step. The platform is configured to at least partially support a person at a top surface of the platform. The platform includes a first engagement feature engaged to the crossbar.

Abstract: A shelter system having an erecting frame system and a protective skin system. The erecting frame system has at least two A-frame legs and at least one tensioning element. The A-frame legs each comprise at least one elongated structural member, each of the A-frame legs coalescing with at least one other A-frame leg with at least one connection. The tensioning element is at least temporarily affixed to a free end of each of the at least two A-frame legs, and comprises at least one elongated structural element capable of generating a tension force to draw the free ends of the A-frame legs towards one another, thereby at least temporarily lifting the connection to a predetermined height above the free end of each A-frame leg. A protective skin system is also provided with at least one side plane, one roof plane, and one end plane.

Abstract: A vehicle-deployable enclosure assembly for deployment on a supporting surface using a lifting vehicle may include an enclosure base which is deployable between a collapsed configuration and an extended, enclosure-supporting configuration. An enclosure may be carried by the enclosure base. At least one attachment system may be provided on the enclosure. The at least one attachment system may be configured to facilitate attachment of the enclosure to the lifting vehicle. The enclosure base may be configured to deploy from the collapsed configuration to the extended, enclosure-supporting configuration in which the enclosure base supports the enclosure over the supporting surface responsive to lifting of the enclosure by operation of the lifting vehicle.

Abstract: A portable shade shelter has a plurality of canopies including at least a first canopy and a second canopy. The first canopy is disposed over the second canopy, and the first canopy is capable of being spaced apart from the second canopy in a vertical direction such that air is capable of flowing between the first canopy and the second canopy. Each of the first canopy and the second canopy includes a plurality of openings configured to permit air and light to pass through the respective first canopy and second canopy.

Abstract: Personal fan devices that are configured to transition between an open configuration for use and a closed configuration for storage or transport. A fan device includes noisemaking structure(s), such as a rattle and/or a clapper, disposed with the fan device. As the fan device is moved, the handle generates noise as a result of the noisemaking structure(s). A plurality of fan devices may be used to generate high-decibel noises at an event, such as a sporting event or a performance.

Abstract: A woven structure, which includes a woven surface, a skeleton or a wrapping strip, and a chair with the same. The woven surface has an edge and is formed by a staggered arrangement of a plurality of woven strips. One or both ends of several or all the woven strips are provided with a first protrusion, and both ends of each woven strip form edges. The skeleton or the wrapping strip can be disposed and clamped with the first protrusion on the edges of the woven surface. The chair with the woven structure comprises a chair seat and a chair surface. The chair surface includes a woven structure and is fixed on the chair seat.

Abstract: The embodiments are apparatuses, systems and methods of water management and icicle prevention for solar carports, and are designed to catch drips between rows of, and water run-off from, the low side of inclined photovoltaic modules arranged to form the roof of the solar carport or canopy.

Abstract: A hunting chair is provided. The hunting chair includes a seat, a seat support structure coupled to the seat at an angle, and a back support. The seat support structure consists of two legs and at least one cross rail connecting the two legs. The back support is positioned between the two legs above the seat.

Abstract: A system, such as a camping or lounging system, includes a first spreader bar and a second spreader bar. The system also includes a hammock-tent defining a first end sleeve and a second end sleeve, wherein the first spreader bar is configured to be removably inserted into the first end sleeve and the second spreader bar is configured to be removably inserted into the second end sleeve. The system also includes at least one bracket, wherein at least one of the first spreader bar and the second spreader bar is configured to be detachably coupled with the at least one bracket to form a chair framework. The system may be deployable in a hammock-tent mode or a chair mode.