Abstract: A role-up pole assembly includes telescoping tubular members (20, 26) that are extended to a predetermined position where the open ends (22, 28) thereof are aligned with the edges of a canvas panel (32). A clamp mechanism (38) is retained in each open end (22, 28) by a bungee cord (48) whereby the clamp mechanism (38) may be pulled out of the associated open end (22, 28) to clamp the edge of the panel (32) to the open end (22, 28) of the tubular member (20, 26). The tubular members (20, 26) are be locked so that the pole may be rotated to coil the panel (32) about the pole.

Abstract: A low sun angle shade preferably adapted to be attached to and carried on a rigid side or end margin of a bimini top, T-top and the like for a boat. The sunshade includes an elongated shade panel formed of substantially opaque material and pivotal connectors on one longitudinal margin of the shade panel adapted for attachment to, and selected pivotal movement of, the shade panel with respect to the side or end margin of the bimini top or T-top. The shade panel is thereby selectively pivotally moveable about a pivotal axis passing through the pivotal connectors between a deployed or outstretched downwardly extending position with respect to the bimini top or T-top wherein low-to-the-horizon sun is substantially block from a boat operators or passengers eyes and a stored position doubled over and positioned against a corresponding side or end portion of the bimini top or T-top. Collapsible embodiments are also provided.

Abstract: A shielding assembly includes at least first and second elongate members and a shield movably mountable adjacent the shielding assembly. Each of the members are joinable together at a common point. The shield is movable in three dimensions relative to the shielding assembly so as to shield a user of the shielding assembly.

Abstract: A tent includes a shell and poles for supporting the shell in erected configuration enclosing a space. The shell includes a receptacle having an access aperture and a mouth. The interior of the receptacle is accessible from outside the tent through one of the access aperture and the mouth and is accessible from inside the shell through the other of the access aperture and the mouth.

Abstract: A tent is provided with an inflatable support structure having a manually operated inflation pump associated with the inflatable support structure and the tent. The pump is fixedly attached to the tent such that the tent and the pump form a single, integrated unit. The pump is preferably movable between a storage position and a use position. While in the storage position, the pump is also preferably is hidden or camouflaged by the tent environment. The tent structure may also be enhanced with sound capabilities for increasing enjoyment and use of the tent.

Abstract: A fastener is provided for removably engaging and holding sections of material, such as a tarp, without piercing the material. One piece of the fastener is a base with one end providing a contact surface for a support structure, and the other forming a substantially elliptical flange. The second piece is a frame having an opening that substantially defines a first ellipse having a first orientation, and a second ellipse having a second orientation. The second elliptical opening is partially occluded at its opposite ends. A section of material to be engaged and held is placed over the elliptical flange. The second piece is oriented to align the first elliptical opening and the elliptical flange, and is inserted over the elliptical flange and section of material to be held. The second piece is then rotated to align the second elliptical opening and elliptical flange.

Abstract: A portable vertically mounted hunting blind which has two plates and straps forming a fastener which is attached to a tree trunk at any desired height by wrapping the straps around the tree trunk and connecting the straps under tension with a connecting means which maintains the tension. The plates have receptacles for the insertion of a holder, with the holder extending away from the tree trunk. A blind cover is attached to the holder and provides a user with complete camouflage as the user sits within the blind cover. The hunting blind is inexpensive, easy to manufacture, light weight, and easily transportable.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for single handed erection of a tent pole having a tent supporting end and a ground end the ground end supported in a carrier pulled along the ground to position the ground end of the pole beneath the portion of the tent contacting the tent supporting end of the tent pole. The apparatus uses a cable connected to a receptacle fitted over the ground end of the tent pole with the cable wound around a cable drum of a winch, the receptacle supported by wheels, rollers or skids to move along the ground as the cable is wound onto the drum. A motorized winch and remote control place the user outside the tent as it is erected.

Abstract: A tent detachable arrangement for an instant setup foldable tent is disclosed. In this instant setup foldable tent, while retaining the advantages of the instant setup foldable tent such as speediness and convenience, a tent detachable arrangement is provided, making it possible to attach and detach the tent to and from the tent frame, enabling the user to pitch the tent or the fly selectively or both, thus promoting the usefulness of the tent. The instant setup foldable tent includes a plurality of foldable tent frames secured to a hub, and a tent cloth is coupled to the plurality of the foldable tent frames by a plurality of hooks. The tent includes a tent detachable coupling attached between a lower portion of the tent cloth and a lower portion of each pole of the foldable tent frames making it possible to attach and detach the test cloth to and from the frames, leaving tent frame untouched; and further includes a pole-securing arrangement provided to secure the tent poles firmly to the ground.

Abstract: A foldable board for use in a tent, addressing the inconvenience of conventional tents by providing a secure resting surface inside the tent. With conventional tents, it is troublesome to keep cups or opened beverage cans in the tent, because the ground is rough and bumpy, with considerable risk that the drink or other item will be upset or fall down on the ground, thereby soiling the tent or clothes and creating discomfort. So, cups and drink cans have to be supported between some props or held by a person. In order to address these inconveniences, a foldable board is provided, the back side of which is attached to the inside of a tent, the sides of which are also provided with props for securing goods, and the bottom of which is PVC laminated and sewn with bias. The bottom can be folded up and pulled down with hook and loop closures attached to the back prop and to a corresponding spot on the PVC laminated bottom prop.

Abstract: A portable, free-standing, pop-up seat enclosure for protecting its occupant includes:

Abstract: Canopy structure for creating, selectively and removable, a free-standing, temporary canopy over a selected article, such as a food article. This structure includes, fundamentally, a thin flexible, and preferably transparent, sheet canopy material prepared, appropriately, into pre-selected sizes (typically squares or rectangles) and one or more elongate plastically and elastically bendable ribs, made, for example, of a suitable plastic or wire material, which can be bent to the shape of a vaulting arch, which shape is capable substantially of retaining, and which functions as a support over which the canopy sheet material is placed. Opposite ends of such a rib in use may be tucked into articles which form part of the environment of the article which is being covered, or they may be supported in removeably attachable feet that are reusable and are supplied with the rib and sheet material.

Abstract: A lightweight, portable, inflatable cover to protect a vehicle from the elements that can dent and damage a vehicle surface, a tent for summer camping or winter ice fishing a cover or cushion to protect items in transit. Having a multitude of air chambers (26) vertical walls adhered to a top layer and a bottom layer with openings (28) in inner vertical walls allowing air to pass through openings filling air chambers as cover is inflated. An air valve stem (46) an air release screw in plug (32) to inflate and deflate cover. Elastic opening for antenna (40), grasp handles (42), reflector strips for safety with a identification name or number (22). Doors or flaps (11) with large zippers (20), and clear inserts (48). A cord (18) and locking pulley (16) to secure cover to vehicle and grommets (36). Air vents covered with breathable material (25) prevents air lifting, and circulation of air keeps interior of vehicle cooler in the summer and air vents are insulated for winter.

Abstract: A tent comprises a shell having an opening therein and poles for supporting the shell in erected configuration enclosing a space. The shell includes a bag extending from the shell at the opening in the shell. The bag is made of pliable material such that the bag is eversible. The bag has an exterior position on the outside of the shell and is manipulable through the opening to an interior position inside the shell in the space.

Abstract: A tent pole holder includes a first end, a second end, a handle, a partially-cylindrical extension, and an engagement mechanism. The second end may be connected to the first end by a mid-section. The handle may extend between the mid-section and the first end and may have at least one slot. The partially-cylindrical extension may extend between the mid-section and the second end. The engagement mechanism may be located between the mid-section and the second end. The engagement mechanism may include an o-ring recessed in a groove formed along the partially-cylindrical extension. As the partially-cylindrical extension is inserted into a tubular end of the tent pole, the engagement mechanism engages the tent pole. A tent pole foot assembly includes a tent pole, a tent pole holder, and a strap attaching the tent pole holder to a tent through the at least one slot on the handle.

Abstract: A sunshade includes a supporting rod, a canopy support frame, and a canopy. An adjusting sleeve is slidably mounted around the supporting rod. A holding sleeve is pivotally connected to an upper end of the supporting rod. An arcuate tube is slidably extended through the holding sleeve. An elbow is mounted to a first end of the arcuate tube and a reel is mounted to a second end of the arcuate tube. A connecting rod is connected between the second end of the arcuate tube and the adjusting sleeve. An anchor is provided to be releasably engaged in an anchor room in the elbow to reliably retain the canopy support frame in a desired tilting angle relative to the supporting rod. The arcuate tube and the supporting rod can be folded to further reduce the overall volume of the sunshade.

Abstract: An electric fan with mounted light (6) mounted overhead within a square dome camping tent (1). The fan/light unit is supported by a series of fiberglass poles (12), and pole footings (10). The fan/light unit is powered by a portable power supply and control unit (7) which contains power switches (23), an updraft/downdraft switch (24), an accessory plug (25), and a charger plug (27).

Abstract: The present invention is a netting system (10) for use with bleachers and grandstands (11) to prevent children, persons, and debris from falling to the ground. A first end (12a) of a net (12) is operatively connected to a cable (18) proximate an attachment point (11a) proximate the top of the bleachers (11). Then, a second end (12b) of the net (12) is passed over the understructure (11c) of the bleachers (11) and then operatively connected to a cable (25) proximate an attachment point (11b) proximate the bottom of the bleachers (11).

Abstract: A device to stabilize a tent of the type having a fabric cover and a plurality of poles under tension. The device is characterized as having two rods connected to one another at a connector. The connector is provided with a channel approximating the size of the circular cross-section of the poles. The device is further provided with means to maintain the connector at a fixed position on the tent pole as well as means to maintain the spacing between the rods regardless of the climatic conditions being encountered.

Abstract: A blind for use by hunters, bird watchers, field observers and the like comprises at least three upstanding walls, a top cover, a bottom pan where at least one of the walls has a means for ingress and egress disposed therethrough and at least one of the walls has a openable and closeable window disposed therein.

Abstract: A tent tie-down device for allowing the user to quickly tie down one's tent to the ground. The tent tie-down device includes a flexible line having a first end portion and a second end portion; and also includes a bead member having a open ends and a bore extending therethrough and being adapted to receive the first end portion of the flexible line with the bead member being attached to the first end portion of the flexible line; and further includes a stake member having a shaft portion and a head portion which is removably attached to the second end portion of the flexible line.

Abstract: An orchard tent folding structure comprises two frame sets and a shelter member having a plurality of tubular members and a plastic cloth. The frame sets comprise a rod member which is provided with a power source to drive the rod member to turn, a sprocket wheel and a slide wheel linked with the sprocket wheel by a chain member. The sprocket wheel turns along with the rod member. The chain member is formed of a chain section and a steel cable section. The shelter member is fastened at one side with the chain section, and at other side with a first steel cable and a second steel cable of the frame sets.

Abstract: A hand held sun shield having a frame, within the frame a material adapted to reflect or filter ultraviolet radiation. The sun shield includes a handle adapted to position the frame at any angular relationships parallel or perpendicular to the handle.

Abstract: A boatlift storage net for storing a plurality of items under a boatlift canopy. The inventive device includes a support member comprised of a netting material, a perimeter support secured about the outer perimeter of the support member, a pair of corner straps secured to opposing corners of the perimeter support, a plurality of side straps secured to the perimeter support on three sides, and a plurality of male fasteners and female fasteners secured to the side straps and the corner straps. The side straps are positioned about the side members of a canopy frame while the corner straps are secured about the corner arced members within the front end of the boatlift. Various items may be positioned upon the support member out of view and protected from the elements of weather.

Abstract: A tent pole ground anchor and support device is disclosed as including a substantially flat base that is configured for placement on the ground. A pair of stake-receiving openings are defined in the base so that a ground stake may be inserted through one of the openings and into the ground. A wall projects upwardly from the base, with the wall and base cooperatively defining a pole-retaining recess that is configured to receive an end of the tent pole therein. With respect to known recreational tents, the recess is oversized relative to the tent pole so that the pole may be retained in the recess in the desired oblique orientation relative to the ground. The wall is preferably discontinuous and consequently presents spaced apart ends that cooperatively define a pole-receiving hole therebetween. The pole-receiving hole is provided so that the tent pole may be nested therein when in the desired orientation.

Abstract: A tent (10) includes a fabric shell (12) supported by a plurality of poles (16). The poles (16) are selectively secured to the fabric shell (12) by a plurality of clips (20). Each clip (20) includes a base (26) that is directly sewn or otherwise secured to the fabric shell (12). Each clip further defines a clasp portion (24) that selectively receives a first pole (16a), and which may also selectively receives a transverse second pole (16b). A width defined by the base (26) is preferably wider than a width defined by the clasp portion (24) for enhanced stability.