Abstract: A combination playyard and canopy assembly is provided. The playyard includes a top frame having first and second side rails and first and second end rails that define an opening. The canopy includes a mounting clip, frame members, and a cover. The frame members are pivotably coupled to the mounting clip for movement about a common pivot axis and the cover is attached to the frame members. The frame members are pivotable relative to the mounting clip between a first position in which the cover extends over the opening and a second position in which the cover is moved away from the opening to allow access to the interior region of the playyard. The mounting clip includes deformable members snapped onto the top frame to mount the canopy to the top frame. The bottom perimetral edge of the cover is attached to the top frame so that the cover encompasses the entire top frame when the frame members are in the first position.

Abstract: A sunshade assembly removably mounts to outdoor furniture, such as a lounge chair, and includes a canopy structure having first and second pivotally movable frame members, and a foldable material canopy fitted to and extending between the frame members. A tensioning bar removably secures to the respective frame members at opposite ends to maintain the frame members separated so that the canopy is pulled taut, thereby blocking the sun's rays and creating an area of shade. A telescoping support arm attaches to the furniture at one end and to the first frame member at an opposite end and is adjustable in length to selectively position and maintain the expanded canopy throughout a range of adjusted positions relative to the furniture, thereby controlling the location of the created area of shade. The canopy structure collapses behind the furniture upon removing the tensioning bar and releasing the lower end of the support arm from attachment with the furniture.

Abstract: A quick-erecting tent includes a collapsible frame and a canopy that is slidably connected to the frame. When the tent is erected, male and female structures will mate. These structures can be fastened together to prevent the tent from collapsing inadvertently. Stake rings are attached to the canopy using an elastic connection.

Abstract: A collapsible portable bale shaped field blind for wildlife observers and hunters generally includes a cylindrical and collapsible tubular frame supported upon a sled-like base. The frame, when fully extended, has a cylindrical shape much like that of a hay bale. In a collapsed shape, the frame is completely folded down suitably into a sled base. The frame has a camouflage waterproof fabric fastened there over and cooperates with the folding of the frame. A stand-up hatchway which is covered by a camouflaged arcuate door frame is pivotally mounted on the top of the collapsible frame. A stretch cord is provided which biases the arcuate door frame into either the fully open or fully closed position. Windows and viewing slots are also provided.

Abstract: A swirling type fabric canopy is affixed on an upright mast which can be incrementally rotated on a base to protect a person in one position while the sun travels during daylight. The swirling type canopy can be rotated from right-handed shading to left-handed shading and collapsed when not in use or for portage. An optional semi-circular non-folding canopy can be added on top.

Abstract: A portable collapsible shelter having particular use as a hunting blind. The shelter includes a plurality of generally C-shaped frame members and the upper ends of the frame members are connected to an upper connecting plate, while the lower portions of the frame members are connected to a lower connecting plate. A flexible cover is attached to the frame members and provides an enclosure. The frame members can be pivoted between a folded condition, where the frame members are in generally parallel relation, to an extended condition where the frame members extend radially from the connecting plates. The cover is provided with an access slit which extends the full height of the cover and can be closed through a fastener such as a zipper. An auxiliary panel can be connected to the side portion of the cover on either side of the slit. The panel extends outwardly from the cover and can be held in an outwardly bowed position by a ground stake.

Abstract: A collapsible portable bale shaped field blind for wildlife observers and hunters generally includes a cylindrical and collapsible tubular frame supported upon a sled-like base. The frame, when fully extended, has a cylindrical shape much like that of a hay bale. In a collapsed shape, the frame is completely folded down suitably into a sled base. The frame has a camouflage waterproof fabric fastened there over and cooperates with the folding of the frame. A stand-up hatchway which is covered by a camouflaged arcuate door frame is pivotally mounted on the top of the collapsible frame. A stretch cord is provided which biases the arcuate door frame into either the fully open or fully closed position. Windows and viewing slots are also provided.

Abstract: A portable, collapsible, freestanding shelter for protection from sun, wind and precipitation. Shelter is comprised of four struts (8a, 8b, 9a, 9b) comprising two x elements juxtaposed and separated by releasably attached cross beams (14a, 14b, 14c). Rear adjustable stays (20a, 20b) strengthen and brace structure and, in combination with adjustable means (24a, 24b) used to lock position of x elements, provide a means of adjusting height of resulting frame. Shelter may be configured with visor arms (15a, 15b) attached to x element struts (8a, 9a). A cover (34) containing rigid rods or dowels (36a, 36b) on its front and rear edge is releasably attached to visor arms (15a, 15b) at front and pulled back over upper beams (14a, 14b) and held by adjustable cords (43a, 43b). Cover can be configured in a variety of ways to provide increasing or decreasing exposure to elements. (FIG. 4) Apparatus may be configured without beam 14a when front cover rod is in place thereby increasing head room. Referring to FIG.

Abstract: A collapsible shelter includes an arcuate roof section which includes a left and a right edge having a downwardly extending lip portion. A plurality of left and right arcuate sections have a left edge provided with a downwardly extending lip portion and a right edge with an upwardly extending lip portion adapted to cooperate with downwardly extending lip portions of the arcuate roof section. The remaining left and right arcuate sections have a left edge provided with a downwardly extending lip portion and a right edge provided with an upwardly extending lip portion for cooperating with the downwardly extending lip portion of a previous left and right arcuate section. The base section has an arcuate extending base member and an upwardly extending lip adapted to cooperate with the downwardly extending lip portion of a left section. An arcuate door section has a door member portion that mates with the base member extending portion that may include locking means to prevent the dome shelter from collapsing.

Abstract: A deck cover for a trailer having first and second frames which are joined to first and second brackets fixed to a deck to form a rectangular member. The first and second frames have center members which are located in pockets in a tarp. Fasteners attached to the deck engage the first and second frame to hold the first and second frames in a substantially horizontal position to form a canopy over the deck. A center frame is attached to the first and second brackets, straps connected to the first and second frames extend to the deck and hold the first and second frames with the tarp attached thereto in a vertical position to provide for easy access to place cargo on the deck.

Abstract: A shelter has two hinge assemblies on opposite sides and a series of hoops radiating from the hinge assemblies to support a canopy. The shelter may be opened from either end. Each hinge assembly includes two arms that support respective halves of the support hoops. The arms pivot about a lateral pivot axis so that when the shelter is opened, one of the arms will pivot upwardly so that the hoops carried by it will lie flat on top of the hoops attached to the other hinge arm.

Abstract: A combination walking stick and blind which includes a bi-support blind characterized by a pair of longitudinally half-round, elongated supports pivotally joined at one end, with the flat sides of the supports positioned in facing relationship and the supports fitted with camouflage netting or fabric designed to deploy when the bottoms of the supports are extended in pivoted relationship, and wrapped around the supports when and the supports are aligned, to define a walking stick. In another embodiment three supports define a tri-support blind, which supports may be configured as one-third-round supports that nest when joined together to define a walking stick. Camouflage netting or fabric is attached to the supports by means of looped securing straps.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a vehicle cover apparatus that includes a front housing that is secured to the front bumper of a vehicle and a back housing that is secured to the rear bumper of a vehicle. The front housing stores the front portion of the vehicle cover apparatus while the back housing stores the back portion of the vehicle cover apparatus. The front portion includes a first collapsible canopy-like frame that is affixed, by clamping devices, onto the front area of a vehicle. A first fabric cover is attached to the first frame. The back portion includes a second collapsible canopy-like frame that is affixed, by clamping devices, onto the back area of a vehicle. A second fabric cover is attached to the second frame. Once the first and second frames are removed from its respective housing, the front portion meets with the back portion are secured in place by an attachment device, such as buttons or hook and loop material.

Abstract: A frame of flexible hoops sets up automatically through spring tension. The frame has a first hoop and a second hoop attached to the first hoop at equally spaced apart quadrant points. The hoops can flex and twist relative to each other at the quadrant points, but cannot translate away from each other. Tension members hold the erected frame into an oblong shape. Fabric or elastic panels can form the floor, roof and sides, of a tent. The frame may be collapsed to a compact size by folding it into a series of spiralling hoops, against the spring force of the frame.

Abstract: A substantially cone-shaped tent comprises a plurality of rods connected to each other in the region of the top of the tent and arranged to extend divergingly downwardly to the ground on which the tent stands and bear thereagainst while each forming substantially a generatrix of an imagined cone, a substantially cone-shaped tent cloth adapted to bear on the outside of and be carried by the rods, and means adapted to interconnect adjacent rods at a distance from the top of the tent so as to hold them in a determined mutual position. Said interconnecting means comprise elongated rigid elements with a first engaging member at each end thereof, and the rods have second engaging members arranged to enter into engagement with the first engaging members arranged on the corresponding rigid elements when connecting adjacent rods by means of the rigid elements and by that hold two adjacent rods at a mutual distance defined by the rigid element.