Abstract: A method for converting a canopy crib to a standard crib. The canopy assembly has a number of canopy legs whose bottom portion removably fits inside respective hollows of the crib assembly. The canopy assembly is removed by pulling the canopy legs from the crib assembly to expose the hollows and then separately covering the hollows with plugs.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for transporting water from an awning on a recreational vehicle to a location remote from a door on the vehicle. The awning comprises a frame mounted to the vehicle and a tarp mounted to the frame. The tarp extends downward away from the recreational vehicle and defines a channel remote from the recreational vehicle which is tilted to a first side and has a first outlet at the first side. A catch basin is composed of a water-impervious material and has a side wall, a bottom panel secured to the side wall in water-tight engagement, a top opening defined by the side wall and a cavity disposed within the side wall and above the bottom panel. A bottom opening is disposed in the bottom panel. A tube has a first tube end, a second tube end and an internal chamber. The first tube end is secured in water-tight engagement to the bottom panel at the bottom opening such that the cavity is contiguous with the internal chamber. The second tube end is positioned remote to the door.

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 cabana system adapted for use in a stand-alone mode is disclosed. The system includes a separable floor for use as a cover for a playyard of the type having vertically extending reception apertures in the upper corners thereof. The system is comprised of a frame fabricated of two flexible rods. Each flexible rod is hollow with free ends adapted to be received within apertures of a playyard. The rods are positioned in side-by-side relationship to thereby form a generally cylindrical central extent. The rod placement further forms spaced semi-circular planar surfaces on opposite sides thereof at the ends of the central sections. A fabric cover covers the tubes with a screen door in a semi-circular configuration in one planar face thereof with a fastener for coupling and uncoupling the screened panel. A fabric floor is formed as an extension of one planar face remote from the screen door and is adapted to depend downwardly over one side of the playyard when deployed thereon.

Abstract: A cabin cot includes a canopy, a base sheet, and legs. The base sheet forms a bed portion, and the canopy includes window mosquito netting portions. A plurality of legs support the cabin cot. A pair of ribs having stop portions are assembled in end frame members, and the end frame members are connected to side members for supporting the base sheet. The ribs are formed as rods of flexible material, so that they can be stored or carried as a generally straight piece, and can be manually bent or flexed into position in the end frame member 40 when assembly is performed. The resiliency of the ribs serves to provide a retaining force which retains each rib in position in retaining apertures in the respective end frame member. The retaining apertures can be disposed at varying angles, and the angle of the retaining apertures determines the amount of force retaining the ribs to the end frame members.

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 protective cover for a backpack style baby carrier which fully encloses the occupant of the carrier, providing protection from sun exposure, insects, rain, snow and light impacts such as from overhanging branches. The cover may be used while the carrier is being carried and while it is set on the ground. An integral pocket encloses the carrier's collapsible stand, providing for normal use of the stand. Baffled openings are provided for the carriers straps, preventing ingress by insects through the strap openings. Mesh panels are used throughout to provide ventilation while excluding insects.

Abstract: The shield includes a main, forward extending canopy having flexible, curved, front supported edges. The canopy is sufficient in size to act as a sun or rain shield for the user. The outer supported edge is designed to bend inward, downward, or upward when in contact with trees or bushes while hiking. Integrally formed along the rear portion of the canopy is a rear cover which is designed to extend rearward and partially cover the top portion of the backpack. A vertical support is provided which holds the canopy in an elevated position above the user's head and shoulders. The vertical support may be attached to a backpack or to a waist belt or chest harness. Hook and loop strap connectors are used to selectively attach the vertical support to frame members on a typical backpack. Also included are two pitch control straps located on opposite sides of the canopy which enable the user to adjust the pitch of the canopy to improve visibility and the amount of shade.

Abstract: A fastening device for adjustably securing a flexible sheet comprising a first fastening component (62) having a recess (62a) formed therein. A portion of the flexible sheet is secured in the recess (62a) by cooperation of a second fastening component (61) after location of the portion in a desired position relative to the recess (62a). Canopies employing the fastening component are also disclosed.

Abstract: The improved canopy preferably includes a flexible material and a first bow adapted to be connected to a juvenile product and connected to a first edge of the flexible material. The first bow includes a rotational bearing surface to allow for adjustment to a variety of angles with respect to the juvenile product. The improved canopy also includes a second bow adapted to be connected to the juvenile product and connected to a second edge of the flexible material, the second bow includes a rotational bearing surface to allow for adjustment to a variety of angles with respect to the juvenile product.

Abstract: A portable shelter is provided including a frame having a base and a collapsible upper portion. A cover is removably mounted on the upper portion of the frame. A pair of shoulder straps are each coupled to the base of the frame for allowing the same to be worn on a back of a user. Next provided is a bag mounted on the base for receiving the cover.

Abstract: An umbrella screen enclosure system for use with an outdoor umbrella providing a tether system that is attachable to the umbrella and is configured to form an exoskeleton over the umbrella. The exoskeleton is formed by affixing a plurality of individual tethers to the umbrella and over the spines of the umbrella. Also provided is a screening system that is attached to the exoskeleton by the use of coacting fasteners.

Abstract: A sunshade apparatus is disclosed for use with recreational chairs having a seat back. The sunshade has a rigid support to which upper edge clips and side edge clips are connected for releasable attachment to the seat back upper edge and seat back side edge, respectively. The side edge clips can rotate about the support in a generally horizontal plane, and the side edge clips are constructed in a manner to flex in a generally vertical plane. The upper edge clips have a hook portion to enable the sunshade to hang on the seat back upper edge. A canopy frame, covered with a shade producing cover, is pivotally attached to the support. When not in use, the canopy frame can be pivoted to a collapsed, generally flat configuration with the support.

Abstract: A sunshade device for use with a baby backpack formed for supporting a baby occupant therein includes a substantially flexible, resilient rod having an upper bight portion and a pair of spaced-apart leg portions. The first leg portion is coupled to the baby backpack proximate one side of the seat support, and an opposite second leg portion of the rod is coupled to the baby backpack proximate an opposite second side of the seat support. The bight portion and the leg portions cooperate to bias the resilient rod toward an uncovered position which does not shield the seated occupant. The sunshade device further includes a flexible, sheet-like sunshade coupled to the resilient rod which spans the bight portion and the leg portions. A retaining device is provided which is adapted to couple the bight portion to a forward portion of the backpack in a manner tautly retaining the resilient bight portion and the sheet-like sunshade in a covered position.

Abstract: Infant accommodation apparatus 2 comprises an annular inflatable support device 4 and, releasably secured thereto, a framework 6 which extends over the device 4 and includes toys arranged to stimulate an infant accommodated within an accommodation region 7 of the device.

Abstract: A detachable and collapsible weather shield for a wheelchair may be user-disposed in a user-selected orientation. The weather shield includes first and second generally inverted "U"-shaped frames, in which the distal leg ends of the second frame are pivotally joined by a coupler to a leg portion of the legs of the first frame. A flexible moisture resistant canopy extends over at least the top portion of the frames and preferably also extends downward to also cover a portion of the legs. A releasable pivotable anchor is secured to one and preferably both wheelchair push arm regions, and permits releasably and rotatably attaching the distal leg ends of the first frame to the wheelchair. The anchor permits user-adjustment of the relative angular orientation of the first frame (and thus of the weather shield) and/or the vertical height (including complete removal) of the weather shield relative to the ground. The anchor unit may be manually operable, or may be motorized.

Abstract: An animal umbrella that is adaptable to a conventional animal harness and collar. The animal umbrella includes a saddle, saddle attaching apparatus, a vertical shank, vertical shank attaching apparatus, and a foldable canopy. The saddle is detachably mounted to the conventional animal harness and is pivotally mounted to the conventional animal collar. The saddle has a lower surface. The saddle attaching apparatus detachably mounts the saddle to the conventional animal harness. The vertical shank has a proximal end with a cross section and a distal end with a cross section. The vertical shank is detachably mounted to the saddle at the proximal end of the vertical shank. The vertical shank attaching apparatus detachably mounts the vertical shank to the saddle. And, the foldable canopy is mounted to the distal end of the vertical shank.

Abstract: A portable care facility includes at least one container defining a generally box-shaped configuration in a closed condition. The container is sized for transport and shipping and is constructed and arranged to be openable and expandable from the box-shaped configuration into a larger, operative configuration defining a space sufficient to conduct certain procedures therein. Tenting structure is provided in the container and is sized and configured to be supported over the space to define a ceiling over the space and to extend in at least one direction generally outwardly from the space to define a covered triage area.

Abstract: A combination stand and shelter for bicycles includes an anchored shelter made of two side members interconnected by a frame which also serves as a bike stand. A stiff sheet captured between the side members provides a weather shield for the front wheel of the bicycle, and also houses a storage bin for tools and spares. The rear portion of the bike may be covered, when desired, by drawing a flexible cover from a reel within the shelter, and securing its free end to the rear of the vehicle.

Abstract: A combination beach towel, tote bag and beach umbrella system including a towel member, an umbrella member and an umbrella support. The towel member has a towel perimeter edge defining a towel shape, a drawstring sleeve provided adjacent to the towel perimeter, and a draw string having a first and second drawstring end positioned through the drawstring sleeve with the first and second drawstring ends extending out from the drawstring sleeve. The umbrella member has an umbrella perimeter defining an umbrella shape corresponding to the towel shape in a manner such that the umbrella perimeter and the towel perimeter can be placed in registration and four elongated, tubular shaped, fabric, pole attachment sleeves open at both ends thereof, each pole attachment sleeve attached to a first side of the umbrella member and extending from the umbrella perimeter radially toward the center of the umbrella member. The umbrella member and the towel members are securable together along their perimeters.

Abstract: A shelter suitable for use on a snowblower shelter may be easily collapsed for storage and includes a plurality of interconnected frame members and flexible material releasably connected thereto. The shelter may be connected to any suitable device such as a lawn mower, walking aid, or earth tiller. The arrangement has the advantage of protecting a user from precipitation and heat as well as sun rays.

Abstract: A cover for an article of furniture such as an umbrella table assembly or a chaise lounge, provides improved drainage. A portion of the cover associated with an umbrella pole is releasably secured to the pole and maintained in elevated position by the pole to provide a tent-like structure, which includes an annular peripheral skirt depending below the table top. Releasable fasteners for securing a cover to an article secure the cover on the article after the cover has been positioned on the article. The cover extends from the elevated portion at a first angle towards the table top. The cover is manufactured to provide surfaces that are inclined at an angle greater than the first angle when the cover is installed, so that the cover better sheds water and other debris.

Abstract: A personal shelter, such as a bivouac sack (10), tent or sleeping bag, for extracting internal moisture and venting. The personal shelter includes a top (14), bottom (12) and end (16) piece, and defines a foot end (17) and head end (18) at opposite ends of a longitudinal axis. The personal shelter also includes a first opening (40) at the foot end, a second opening (20) near the head end, and a semi-rigid duct (30) with an inlet end that is approximately colocated with the first opening and an outlet end that is approximately colocated with the second opening. The semi-rigid duct receives outside air through the first end, mixes the received outside air with moist air within the personal shelter, and exhausts the mixed air through the second end.

Abstract: A playyard system includes a playyard structure and a canopy. The playyard structure is partially covered by the canopy which channels heat outward to provide improve shading and ventilation. Sides of the playyard structure have mesh panels with removable covers to further control shading and ventilation. Accordingly, the playyard system has improved thermal characteristics. Furthermore, the canopy allows visibility and easy access to the interior of the playyard structure.

Abstract: A canopy assembly available in a wide range of configurations, sizes and decor. The canopy assembly of the present invention consists of several components. These components include an easily fabricated canopy cover. The assembly also includes suspension frame members for forming a suspension frame which is affixed to the canopy cover. Surface mounts are included for insertion into an overhead structure. Suspension line is included to suspend the suspension on frame from the surface mounts.

Abstract: The cover assembly is for use with a deck chair having an elongated chair framework with adjoining leg rest, seat and back rest portions. The cover assembly has a roll of fabric which, when unrolled and stretched over the chair framework, is adapted to protectively cover a user lying down on the leg rest, seat and back rest portions. The roll of fabric is rotatably mounted onto a front end of the leg rest portion, transversely with respect to the chair framework, by a shaft extending between a pair of brackets secured to respective sides of the framework. The cover assembly has also a support having a base provided with mounting brackets for upwardly mounting the support onto the chair framework at a remote location away from the roll of fabric, and an upper part shaped to provide at least one attachment point for a free end of an unrolled part of the fabric, at a desired height above the chair framework.

Abstract: A frame for a bimini cover for a deck of a water craft. The support structure has a first end frame retained in a fixed position with respect to the deck and a second end frame pivotally connected to the first end frame. The frame has first and second support members each of which have a first end fixed to the deck and a second end fixed to the first end frame to define first triangular members to hold the first end frame in a fixed position with respect to the deck. The second end frame is moved from a closed position to an opened position to selectively extend a canopy over the deck. First and second strut members are secured to the first end frame and joined to the second end frame to define second triangular members. The strut members are adjustable after being joined to the second end frame to hold the second end frame at a fixed arcuate distance from the first end frame while maintaining a predetermined tension on the canopy.

Abstract: A canopy system for use when performing outside construction is provided. The canopy is particularly useful for use on a roof to protect the worker from rain, snow or sun and the canopy system comprises a plurality of adjustable brackets which are secured to the roof in spaced relation to form a desired canopy area, a plurality of rigid canopy support poles secured to the brackets and disposed in a substantially upright position, and a canopy member secured to the upper ends of the canopy support poles. A specially configured bracket is employed which comprises a rotatable and axially moveable member which member is fixedly positioned to a fixed member of the bracket and which moveable member is adapted to hold a canopy support pole in an upright position.

Abstract: A sun shade (4), useful in particular to complement reclining surfaces (1), protects the skin during sun bathing against damaging solar radiation, such as UVB and UVC radiation. When the skin is exposed to sun rays, the intensive action of the UVB and UVC radiation fractions of sun light may cause not only sunburns, but also skin cancer in the long term. UVA radiation, however, which causes the desired sun tanning, is innocuous in this respect.

Abstract: A shelter for use in combination with a floating boat dock structure having a platform segment member, a first docking platform and a second docking platform provided with a canopy, a base support post depending downwardly therefrom, a first support post depending downwardly therefrom and a second support post depending downwardly therefrom. The base support post, the first support post and the second support post being pivotally attached to the canopy to provide pivotal motion of the respective support post relative to the canopy about any axis. The base support post being fixedly attached to the platform segment member of the floating boat dock structure. The first support post and the second support post being pivotally attached to the first docking platform and the second docking platform, respectively, to provide pivotal motion of the respective support posts relative to its respective docking platform about any axis.

Abstract: A stationary boat cover suspended from an overhead supporting structure disposed over a boat lift for covering a boat. The stationary boat cover comprises a sheet, having a front, back and sides, a plurality of loops or grommets spaced from and along the sides of the sheet, a plurality of periphery cords having first ends, attached to the overhead supporting structure, and second ends, attached to the loops or grommets of the sheet, a circular wooden disk centrally located, below the sheet, with respect to the bow and stern of the boat, a central cord, shorter in length than the plurality of periphery cords, having a first end, attached to the overhead supporting structure, and a second end, passing through the sheet and attaching to the circular wooden disk, and a plurality of connecters having first ends attached to a catwalk surrounding the boat lift and a second ends attached to loops or grommets of the sheet.

Abstract: A cantilevered umbrella is supported from the apron of a pool by means of a base tube mounted in the apron, either horizontally just below the level of the deck formed by the apron, or vertically in the deck surface.

Abstract: A patio set including having a table having an upper surface and an opening in the upper surface, and an umbrella positionable within the opening in the table. The umbrella includes a shaft dimensioned to be inserted into the opening in the table, and a canopy having an upper end that is slidable relative to the shaft. Preferably, the canopy is movable between a raised position adjacent an upper end of the shaft and a lowered position adjacent a midportion of the shaft. A skirt extends down from the canopy and is movable relative to the canopy between a retracted position and an extended position. The skirt is designed to be in the retracted position when the canopy is in the raised position, thereby allowing standard use of the patio set, and is designed to be in the extended position when the canopy is in the lowered position, thereby providing substantially complete coverage to the table and chairs.

Abstract: A new Inflatable Sleeping Bag System for providing a combination inflatable mattress and sleeping bag providing a comfortable lightweight sleeping bag. The inventive device includes an inflatable mattress having a head support tube, a cover sheet having a zipper, insulation within the cover sheet, and a netting supported over the head support tube with a pair of support loops and support bar. The inflatable mattress includes at least one valve and a plurality of perforated dividers.

Abstract: A base used to support an overhead pole and canopy or umbrella. The base has a strong lower magnet and two spaced vertical members each of which has a plurality of pin positioning and retaining holes. A pivotally connected support arm is positioned between the vertical members and pivotally attached to the base at its lower end. A pole with a canopy may be mounted on the support arm's other upper end and oriented at a desired angle by inserting a pin into a positioning hole. A flexible gooseneck is provided in the pole's segments to join them together and permit added angular adjustments to the mounted attached canopy.

Abstract: A collapsible and portable fishing shelter or survival unit for use in conjunction with a snowmobile. The snowmobile acts as the base for the unit, and adds stability to it. Structural members are releasably secured to the snowmobile, and a tarp covering is placed over the structural members to form the collapsible shelter. The seat or seats of the snowmobile form the seats of the collapsible shelter. The shelter may be erected at one location, and moved by the snowmobile to a new location.

Abstract: An adjustable bed canopy and curtain system including a sheet of fabric, at least four vertical post and a frame member. The frame member has a first pair of "L" shaped tubular members and a second pair of "L" shaped tubular members. Each of the first and second pair of "L" shaped tubular members have a lower elongated portion and an upper elongated portion. Each of the first and second pair of "L" shaped tubular members have a horizontal bar projecting from one of the lower elongated portions and capable of coupling with a horizontal bar of another of the lower elongated portions. The upper elongated portion, of each of the first pair of tubular members, receives the upper elongated portions of the second pair of tubular members when the horizontal bars of each tubular member are coupled. Each of the lower elongated portions, of each of the first and second tubular members, are positioned over one of the four vertical post when the first and second pair of tubular members are coupled.

Abstract: A hammock comprises a hammock body, suspension belts or the like for suspending the hammock between two load bearing members, and a header and suspension cord assembly at each end of the hammock which spreads the weight of a load laterally across the width of the load. This assembly includes a reinforced header located at the head end and having a laterally extending row of apertures, a spreader bar dimensioned to fit in a sleeve in each header, and a suspension cord designed to couple the suspension belt to the row of apertures in the header. The hammock is enclosed by an enclosure which is suspended above the hammock body by a spinal cord. The enclosure creates a rain and insect free space for the user.

Abstract: A tent is provided for selective attachment to a conventional trampoline. The tent includes a low profile domed shell having a base that is removably secured around the perimeter of the trampoline. A pair of primary support rods are hingedly mounted on opposing sides of the trampoline and are biased against the shell to keep the shell elevated off of the trampoline. An adjustable support rod has opposing ends slidably mounted to opposing ends of one of the primary support rods. By disconnecting the shell from the trampoline along one side of the trampoline, the shell and support rods can be folded about the opposing side of the trampoline. An apron is attached to the shell along the opposing side of the trampoline and is configured to enclose the shell and support rods below the top of the trampoline. Ties are then used to secure the apron around the shell which is connected to the trampoline frame.

Abstract: A portable outdoor sleeping system is provided which includes a shelter portion, a detachable ground cover sheet, and one or more detachable sleeping bags. Each sleeping bag includes an elongate perimeter flap to which a fastener element is fixed for use in detachable securement of the sleeping bag to a fastener element of a corresponding sleeping bag outline flap. The sleeping bag outline flap defines a predetermined sleeping bag placement position such that other portions of the ground cover sheet may be reserved for a different use. The system also includes an inflatable cushion which has a projecting strip for use in securing the cushion to the floor.

Abstract: A sunshade device for use with a baby backpack formed for supporting a baby occupant therein includes a first mounting bracket coupled to a first flame portion of the baby backpack, and a second mounting bracket coupled to the second frame portion of the baby backpack. A U-shaped rear shade support includes a rear bight portion extending upwardly from the backpack having one end coupled to the first mounting bracket and an opposite end is coupled to the second mounting bracket. The baby backpack shade device further includes a U-shaped front shade support having a front bight portion extending upwardly from the backpack, and having a first end and an opposite second end pivotally coupled to the first mounting bracket and the second mounting bracket, respectively. The front shade support is movable between a closed position, nested with the rear shade support, and a opened position, extending forwardly of the rear shade support.

Abstract: A floating sun shield apparatus includes a frame having oppositely disposed longitudinal frame members and oppositely disposed transverse frame members. The frame members have a perimeter defining a user area. Also included is a canopy operatively coupled to the frame and disposed over the user area where the canopy is configured to block sunlight from the user area. Two flexible canopy support rods releasably attach to the frame at opposite ends substantially forming an arch where each support rod is configured to attach to either the longitudinal frame members or to the transverse frame members such that the canopy support rods are maintained in a flexed convex orientation relative to the frame. The canopy has opposite longitudinal sides configured to engage the canopy support rods such that the canopy is maintained in a curved orientation above the user area. The frame is configured to be buoyant in water such that the canopy is maintained above the user area.

Abstract: A stiff supportive covering with an attached net-like material that forms a tent-like enclosure for protection from flying insects when the stiff supportive covering is positioned atop a conventional umbrella in an open position and the net-like material is extended to the ground. The stiff supportive covering is preferably a circular-shaped plastic material and defines a relatively small circular opening permitting passage therethrough of the uppermost end of the conventional portable umbrella's supporting pole. The net-like material is attached about the circumference of the covering and has a length sufficient to extend to the ground. The net-like material has a plurality of weights attached at a lower edge thereby to retain the net-like material in contact with the ground.

Abstract: A structural protective shelter designed to be used around and above beds, office chairs, or anywhere an occupant may be sitting, standing, or reclining. It is ideally suited for protective use against structural building collapse resulting from disasters such as earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, bomb blasts, etc. The shelter is ideally made of steel or like material and is comprised of a rectangular continuously framed base (18) from which rise four, vertical uprights (14), two pair becoming continuous to radiused corners and common overhead horizontal primary members (20). Between and perpendicular to said two overhead primary members is attached two horizontal overhead cross members (10). Between and perpendicular to said two overhead cross members is attached a handle bar grip (12) to be used to help an occupant to maintain position within the shelter during periods of violent movement.

Abstract: A portable tent is disclosed having an outer sidewall supported by a pair of flexible, plastic support poles. A double cushioned floor aligns the bottom of the tent, and is permanently seamed around the perimeter of the tent. An integral, inflatable air mattress is formed between the cushioned floor and a mattress upper surface, defining an air-tight, internal volume. On the exterior of the tent is at least one inflation valve.

Abstract: A sun shade for the type of bicycle seat used to carry small children on an adult bicycle in which overhead material protects the child from solar radiation and a strong support frame protects the child during bicycle accidents. The top of the sun shade invention is hinged to allow easy access to the child. Also, the sun shade may include transparent side curtains which further protect the child during bicycle accidents, protect the child during inclement weather, and allow the child to look sideways to view its surroundings.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a personal screen device that is adapted to be secured to the back surface of a conventional seat. This personal screen comprises of a shaft includes an upper portion and a lower portion. A shade is secured to the upper portion while the lower portion is adapted to be received within a first holding mechanism and a retaining mechanism. The holding mechanism and the retaining mechanism are secured on the back surface of the conventional seat. The screen of the present invention is designed to be adjustable so that the shade can be raised, lowered, rotated and/or tilted in order to provide an optimum means for blocking sun rays, rain, or the like.

Abstract: A modular shelter comprising a framework for supporting a cover sheet, the framework including at least two frames each composed of an upward curved arch having two ends, two upstanding legs, each leg having an upper end connected to a respective end of said arch by means of respective upward angled connecting members, each arch end attached to a respective upper end of said legs, each leg having a bottom end, and anchoring means for anchoring the bottom end of each leg to ground.

Abstract: An inflatable tent structure for single person use or multiple person use, comprising an inflatable tent and an automatically inflatable cushion placed in the tent, wherein the tent is made of two sheets of waterproof nylon PU cloths by means of cutting, adhering and sewing. At least a joint portion between two adjacent faces being is disposed with an inflating passage which can be inflated and expanded to stretch and support the tent. An inflating valve is disposed on the inflating passage and each long face of the tent is disposed with ventilating windows. The cushion is formed by an upper and a lower waterproof nylon PU cloths and a sponge layer sandwiched therebetween an inflating valve is disposed on a corner of the cushion. The cushion is adapted to be placed and secured on the bottom of the tent for a user to sit or lie thereon. The material of the tent structure is recoverable and can be burned without producing toxic gas.

Abstract: A cantilevered canopy has four elements including an umbrella, a pole, a mounting bar and an anchoring means and can be mounted on the side of a swimming pool, or adjacent an area of utilization so as to afford shading protection to the user at a location remote from the point of support.