Abstract: A cover for a vehicle has a base at ground level and a rigid cover member having a downwardly facing mouth and movable between a lowered position and a raised position. A support is connected to and extend upwardly from the base and are arranged to support the cover member in its raised position. A resilient device is provided for urging the cover member to its raised position. In the lowered position, the mouth of the cover lies at ground level and defines with the base an enclosed storage area. In the raised position, both ends of the cover are raised above the base and access is permitted to the storage area.

Abstract: The outdoor barbecue cooking grill cover of the present invention includes a free standing cover which is designed to fit over the grill with an air space between the grill and the cover. The cover is designed to rest on the ground or a platform sitting on the ground; and is intended to cover the entire grill including the legs of the grill, and prevent the effects of whether from attacking the grill. A presently preferred outdoor barbecue cooking grill cover is made of heat resistant molded rigid plastic, has integral handles, is weighted at the bottom, includes at least one horizontal surface which can be used as a counter, and is vented in a manner to allow air to circulate between the cover and the grill but will still keep out rain and snow. According to another embodiment of the invention, tie down loops are provided on the cover so that it may be tied down to a deck, retaining rings or the like.

Abstract: A portable protective enclosure for small vehicles comprises a plurality of individual planar panel members including a base panel, a roof panel, a front panel, a rear panel, a left side panel, and a right side panel and mutually engaging attachment devices for releasably joining the individual panel members into an integrated assembled structure. The base panel and the roof panel lie in parallel spaced apart planes, likewise the front panel and the rear panel, and the left side panel and the right side panel, and all serve for selectively enveloping a small vehicle therein. Both the roof panel and the base panel include a continuous attachment groove spaced from their peripheral edges in what is to become their interior surfaces.

Abstract: A house for parking bicycles so that bicycles can be placed separately in a circular storage area. The bicycles are positioned radially with the rear ends of the bicycles being directed toward the center axis of the house. The storage area of the house is provided with fixed walls and a door thus providing a closed room with at least one door. The floor of the area is sloped toward the center axis and is shaped as a double floor of which the inner floor is rotatable. The storage area is divided into stalls for placing the bicycle.

Abstract: A gravesite covering system for protecting and decorating gravesites and gravestones. The device includes a first member made from a flexible, transparent plastic sheet material. The first member has a main body portion shaped for disposal over a gravestone, and a skirt portion for anchoring the first member to the ground around the gravestone using spikes extending through grommets in the skirt portion. A planar, rectangular member made from a flexible, transparent plastic sheet material is secured along one edge thereof to the first member for covering the ground in front of the gravestone. The rectangular member also includes grommets therein for anchoring the rectangular member to the ground. The first member and the rectangular member each include a pocket for holding a picture of the deceased therein, and are provided with ornamentation for making the gravesite more attractive. The members can also be separately used if only a portion of the gravesite is to be protected and decorated.

Abstract: Fire-resistant flexible dome (2) apparatus for covering and protecting buildings (6), goods, livestock, persons and other objects from a fire, especially a rapidly moving conflagration known as a "fire storm." In its preferred form, the apparatus comprises a dome-like structure (2) made of fire-retardant fabric, supported with air or gas pressure within integral tubes (40) radially disposed about the central axis, or between one or more layers of said fire resistant fabric. Said apparatus is rapidly deployed from its container (4), preferably located on the roof of the building (6) to be protected. Its ground-contacting periphery (13) is manually secured to the ground. In one embodiment, a liquid-filled circumferencial reservoir (24) integral with said ground-contacting periphery is provided to add an improved ground seal and added anchoring to ground to help maintain structural integrity.

Abstract: A removable sleeping compartment assembly for the use of a number of passengers is provided based upon the nesting together of a number of different modules, typically having a standard cargo container configuration, that incorporates internal sleeping berths and convenience features in such manner so as to provide a number of individual habitats. The modules are configured with at least partially open abutting sides which may have upper and lower berths, separated by aisles, and isolated by enclosure elements. Appurtenances in the modules protrude through the open sides to nest into the adjoining space when the assembly is joined together. The convenience features include restroom facilities, storage and disposable supply means, and means for providing convenient entry into and exit from the interior of the volume defined by the unitary assembly.

Abstract: A portable, expandable protective vehicle cover comprising: a base, the base is sized to support a vehicle thereon and having a substantially flat upper surface; a canopy, the canopy is supported by a telescoping frame, the telescoping frame comprises a plurality of U-shaped ribs extending along outer edges of the base; and a drive structure, the drive structure is positioned along a horizontal central axis parallel to the flat upper surface within the base. A rotating rod is operatively connected to the drive structure, ends of the telescoping frame are pivotally connected to opposing edges on the rotating rod. The drive structure provides power to turn the rotating rod to extend the telescoping frame to open and closed positions thereby opening and closing the canopy and allowing a vehicle positioned on the base to be covered by the canopy.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a rigid, one-piece, lightweight, plastic and/or resin cover housing structure designed to accommodate and protect an outdoor barbecue grill positioned within. The shape of the grill covering allows for the shape of an outdoor grill and further allows for convenient use and storage. Furthermore, the grill covering provides additional food service and/or preparation space, and an apparatus whereby cooking utensils can be stored.

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: The present invention relates to a fire isolation device for a free standing structure. This device includes a left tarp and right tarp fabricated from a fire resistant material. The left tarp and right tarp are of a size to completely enclose the free standing structure. Attached to the left tarp and right tarp is a support structure, which is capable of moving from an upward position where the left tarp and the right tarp completely enclose the free standing structure to a downward position where the left and right tarp expose the free standing structure. This device also includes a moving mechanism for moving the plurality of support members from the downward position to the upward position.

Abstract: An inflatable storage chamber defined by a flexible membrane comprises means for access to the chamber and means for inflating the chamber. The chamber is designed for storing items such as motor vehicles, machinery and furniture.

Abstract: A garage (10) generally comprises a pair of side walls (20, 40) that are vertical, parallel and semi-circular, and a peripheral wall (60) spanning between the periphery of the side walls (20, 40) to form an enclosure. The peripheral wall (60) includes a front door (61) and a rear door (71). Front and rear door support paths (30, 35) are located on the inside (28) of each side wall (20, 40) near the wall's peripheral edge. Each door path is parallel, semi-circular and supports a side edge of a door. The front and rear door paths (30, 35) are of different radius such that the door panels may overlap. Latching mechanisms (80), located at approximately midway up on the marginal side (38, 58) of each side wall (20, 40) are moveable to a latching position connecting a door to sidewalls (20, 40) such that the door cannot slide and such that the door prevents the side walls from outward movement at that location.

Abstract: A cover housing arranged to receive a barbecue grill assembly therewithin providing for a work surface at a top portion of the housing. The housing is arranged to optionally include doors as well as wind deflector wings mounted to the upper perimeter edge of the housing structure.

Abstract: A shelter for enclosing a walk-behind type lawn mower. The shelter includes a housing having a hollow interior for receiving the lawn mower and having an opening for allowing the lawn mower to be pushed into and pulled from the interior and includes a door for selectively closing the opening. The interior of the housing has a width slightly wider than the width of the lawn mower, has a length slightly longer than the length of the lawn mower, and has a height slightly higher than the height of the lawn mower.

Abstract: A user assembled enclosure for walking mowers having a generally rectangular housing with an open front end and no bottom wall, with the housing being attached to the ground with a cross strap and stake, the foward end of the housing partly closable with a door pivoted to the housing, and a flexible canvas cover for the mower handle.

Abstract: A shelter for protecting large-size objects, such as open-air machines, cycles, motorcycles, windsurfers, etc. . . . comprises, on its front face, a door giving access to the interior of the shelter and, in its lower part, a flooring on which the object or objects to be protected with beneath the flooring, a compartment in which is housed a heave mass of which the weight is transferred onto the walls of the shelter, in order considerably to increase the total weight of the shelter and prevent easy handling thereof.

Abstract: A recreational vehicle enclosure comprising a base, a first housing portion pivotally secured to the base and a second housing portion pivotally secured to the base about the same pivotal axis. The second housing portion is appropriately dimensioned so as to be telescopically retracted within the first housing portion when either housing portion is pivoted from a first pivotal position to a second pivotal position. A sealant is preferably disposed around the open ends of each housing portion to weatherproof the enclosure.

Abstract: An insulating and weatherproof protective cover adapted to protect and insulate a mobile home has an outer layer of waterproof material and an inner layer preferably of foam-type insulating material bonded to the outer layer for enclosing the roof and side walls of a mobile home. Openings are cut in the sides to permit the opening and closing of windows and doors. Transparent coverings may be provided which roll up and away from the window openings. Door panels may be provided and hinged from the sides of the mobile home cover to insulate the door. Tie-downs are provided along the lower edge of the cover and may be used to secure the cover to the undercarriage of the mobile home or its supporting pad.

Abstract: A locker device and cycle cover designed to accommodate various types of cycle-type vehicles, whether motorized or not, and designed to accommodate all shapes and sizes of such cycles including safety equipment and related paraphernalia and including a locker in the form of a hollow container with sides, ends, top, bottom and openings with a means attached thereto for securing the cycle to the locker and for covering the same and a means for securing the locker to the surface upon which it is located, and particularly the employment of angular portions around the periphery of the door and opening to the locker to render the same substantially entry-proof when ordinary pry tools are employed.