Abstract: A crutch having a first side direction, a second side direction opposite the first side direction, a third side direction perpendicular to the first side direction and a fourth side direction opposite the third side direction, the crutch including an elongate leg having a top end, a top portion, a middle portion, a bottom portion, and a bottom end, wherein the elongate leg extends from a saddle to a foot and has a handle disposed on the middle portion, wherein the saddle extends in an elongate shape between the first side direction and the second side direction, wherein the handle extends in an elongate shape between the first side direction and the second side direction, wherein the elongate leg middle portion is to the third side direction of an axis extending between the leg and the foot, wherein the elongate leg middle portion is to the first side direction of an axis extending between the top end of the elongate leg and the bottom end of the elongate leg; and wherein the handle is cantilevered and has a

Abstract: A tip element, for mounting on to a rib of an umbrella frame, comprises a pair of wings, and optionally a mounting portion for mounting onto the umbrella rib. The wings at least defining an outer edge for a canopy mounted on the umbrella frame, wherein one wing may be mounted for pivotal movement relative to the umbrella rib. The wings, or at least one of the wings, can be pivotally mounted to the mounting portion by living or other hinges. Alternatively, the wings can be pivot directly about the umbrella rib.

Abstract: A trampoline cover for a trampoline having a safety net supported by a plurality of support poles including: a frame assembly comprising a peripheral frame portion of substantially planar form mountable to the upper end of the support poles and one or more transverse members intersecting the peripheral frame member at opposed points to extend across the peripheral frame member spaced from the plane of the peripheral frame member; a flexible sheet detachably attached to the frame assembly; a plurality of pockets at or near the edge of the flexible sheet for engaging with end portions of at least some of the support poles whereby the flexible sheet may be supported above the support poles and frame assembly; and attachment means adjacent each pocket for attaching the flexible sheet to a respective one of the support poles.

Abstract: This utility model involves a telescopic tube structure of an umbrella rib, comprising an outer tube and an inner tube of the long rib, and the left end of the inner tube of the long rib is flexibly seated inside the outer tube of the long rib, the inner tube of the long rib is connected to a locking pin, the outer tube of the long rib is equipped with corresponding grooves, and the inner tube of the long rib is fixed to the outer tube of the long rib when the locking pin is inserted into the groove; when the locking pin detaches from the groove, the inner tube of the long rib will move axially back and forth with respect to the outer tube of the long rib. The inner tube of the long rib is further provided with wedges, and the beveled side of the wedge matches the beveled side of the locking pin. The structure of a telescopic tube structure of an umbrella rib is adopted, which is structurally simple.

Abstract: A portable barrier includes a junction assembly. The portable barrier further includes a pedestal assembly including (i) a plurality of legs that are movable with respect to each other, the plurality of legs includes a first leg and a second leg, and (ii) a first limiter connected to the first leg and the second leg. In addition, the portable barrier includes a cover assembly including (i) a plurality of arms that are movable with respect to each other, the plurality of arms includes a first arm and a second arm, and (ii) a covering connected to the first arm and the second arm. Further, the portable barrier includes a second limiter extending between the first arm and the first leg. The portable barrier also includes a supplemental component movable with respect to the second arm. Additionally, the portable barrier includes a third limiter extending between the second arm and the supplemental component.

Abstract: One embodiment of the invention relates to a self-contained folding shelter, including a rigid base with a first base portion and a second base portion and a hinge coupled to the first base portion and the second base portion. The hinge defines a hinge axis such that the first base portion and the second base portions are pivotally movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The folding shelter further includes a first pair of rail members disposed along the sides of the first base portion and a second pair of rail members disposed along the sides of the second base portion. The first and second pairs of rail members extend generally orthogonal to the hinge axis. The first pair of rail members are aligned with the second pair of rail members when the first and second base portions are in the open configuration.

Abstract: A length-adjustable tube for trekking sticks etc, comprising an outer tube and an inner tube insertable telescopically into the outer tube, and an expanding device with which the inner tube is clampable in the outer tube. The expanding device has an expanding element which can be pushed apart radially and is provided with a taper, and an inner element which is provided with an opposed taper and is accommodated in the expanding element. An adjustment screw held on the inner tube is operatively connected to an internally threaded bore in the inner element A clamping section is arranged on the expanding element, which, in a relaxed state, has a greater radius than the radius of the expanding element. The clamping section is elastically offsettable inwards counter to a restoring force.

Abstract: An improved beach umbrella that includes a canopy, a cylindrical shaft with a point on the lower end, and one or more wedges that are attached to the shaft. The wedges act as anchors for the umbrella when placed into the ground to prevent the umbrella from being uplifted from the ground due to a strong force of wind.

Abstract: Devices and systems are provided that comprise a reaching apparatus removably coupled with a mobility device such that an individual can couple, uncouple, and/or use the reaching apparatus while concurrently using the mobility device for stability and/or mobility assistance. Related devices and systems further comprise a sheath coupled with the mobility device, the sheath configured to slidably receive at least part of the reaching apparatus therein. Furthermore, methods for manufacturing such devices and systems are provided, providing both retrofit options as well as methods for manufacturing specific mobility and/or stability devices comprising the reaching apparatus hereof.

Abstract: Apparatus for erecting a hunting blind, comprising a frame including at least one movable frame member for selective orientation in a configuration defining a blind outline, and a plurality of vegetation support elements spaced apart on the at least one frame member, each support element defining an opening sized and configured for insertion of an item of vegetation and having a clamping element for securing the vegetation item in an upright disposition to conceal a hunter behind the blind outline.

Abstract: A portable adaptable enclosure for providing environmental control and containment of contaminants for a variety of onsite applications. The enclosure utilizes a limited number of tubular construction elements that are interlinked together to form an integrated expandable use enclosure defined by extending interengaging vertical and horizontal tubular elements in a terrain adaptable extensible structure. Telescopically adjust support elements with interengaging multi-directional attachment fittings allow for successive erection and extension in linear and off access orientation in a sequential step fashion to follow work defined directional requirements in the field.

Abstract: A modular screening device includes a flexible first panel that is flexible having a vertical edge and an opposing vertical edge. A first sleeve is coupled to the vertical edge and a second sleeve coupled to the opposing vertical edge. A third sleeve is coupled to the first panel equally distant from the vertical edge and the opposing vertical edge. A first fastener is coupled to the second sleeve. A second flexible panel has a vertical border and an opposing vertical border. A first sheath is coupled to the vertical border and a second fastener is coupled to the opposing vertical border. The second fastener is complimentary to the first fastener. A second sheath is coupled to the second panel equally distant from the vertical border and the opposing vertical border. The device also comprises a plurality of framing tubes, S-hooks, spike anchors, bases, connectors, and support rods.

Abstract: An umbrella having the crown of the canopy coupled to a support structure via a pivot joint that is structured and configured to allow swiveling and/or tilting of the canopy with ease by a user, in more than one plane or with more than one degree of freedom with respect to the support structure. The canopy frame includes a longitudinal central support hub, and the pivot joint is rotatable about a rotation axis, wherein the axis of the canopy support hub makes a fixed or variable non-zero angle with respect to the pivot joint rotation axis. As a result of the angle between the pivot joint rotation axis and the canopy support hub axis. The rotation of the pivot joint causes tilting of the canopy support hub axis, thus tilting the canopy to change its orientation.

Abstract: An umbrella assembly is provided that comprises an umbrella hub comprising an upper portion, a lower portion and a passage configured to be disposed about an umbrella pole. The upper portion includes a top surface that extends between the passage and an outer periphery of the hub. The lower portion includes a bottom surface that extends between the passage and the outer periphery of the hub. The umbrella hub also includes a first engagement position and a second engagement position. The first engagement position is configured to permit insertion of end portions of umbrella structural members into the hub. The first engagement position is provided by first relative movement of the upper and lower portions of the hub along an axis extending through the passage. The second engagement position is configured to retain end portions of umbrella structural members within the hub.

Abstract: A stake system and method configured to be used in substantially loose material to anchor an object are provided. In one embodiment, the stake system includes a flexible line and a stake member having an elongated portion and a distal portion. One end of the flexible line couples to the distal portion of the stake member. The distal portion of the stake member and the flexible line are driven into the loose material. The flexible line is moved to extend tautly from the distal portion and through the loose material at an angle such that an end of the flexible line above the loose material couples to the object.

Abstract: A hunting blind structure having a plurality of vertical sides and one or more roof sections comprising a structured insulate material connected together to form an interior space and an exterior area, the hunting blind structure having at least one window and at least one door, the exterior area having a rubber material layer, the rubber material layer forming an integral rubber hinge with the window structure and/or door structure, such that the rubber hinges provide a weatherproof hinge and allow the users to open the opening structures into the interior space during normal operation.

Abstract: In a portable shelter frame, a frame support is selectively articulable between an erected state and a collapsed state. The frame support includes a central frame member; a pair of upper arcuate frame members rotatably coupled to the ends of the central frame member, each pair of frame upper frame members being selectively moveable between a first, fixed position when the frame support is in the erected state and a second, fixed position when the frame support is in the collapsed state; and a pair of lower arcuate frame members rotatably coupled to the other ends of the upper arcuate frame members, each pair of frame lower frame members being selectively moveable between a first, fixed position when the frame support is in the erected state and a second, fixed position when the frame support is in the collapsed state.

Abstract: A novel lighting umbrella, comprising a lower hub (2) and an upper hub (6) secured on the top of a shaft (3), one end of each of long ribs (4) being articulated with the upper hub (6) while the other end thereof supporting a panel, one end of each of short ribs (1) being articulated with the lower hub (2) while the other end thereof being articulated with the middle portion of one of the long ribs (4), characterized in that a notch (101) having a light emitting device therein is formed in one or both of the long ribs (4) and the short ribs (1); the light emitting device comprises a light guide bar (14) clamped inside the notch (101) and provided with a light source on its end surface; and the light source is secured on a fixed base (7) that is fixedly connected to the ribs and sleeved with a stopper (8) for protection.

Abstract: A vehicle window cover features a flexible sheet attachable to a vehicle door over a window space thereof. A window opening in the sheet is provided overlies the window space of the vehicle door with the sheet in the installed position. A mesh screen is attached to the sheet in a position spanning over the window opening therein, and a movable canopy is connected to the sheet at an area thereof spanning across a top end of the window opening. The canopy is movable between a deployed position reaching outwardly from the sheet over the window opening and a collapsed position retracted back toward the sheet from the deployed position. An elastic perimeter member is stretched around a perimeter of the door to secure the cover in place over a entirety of the door's exterior. Tether lines are staked to the ground to anchor the canopy in the deployed positions.

Abstract: A fastening mechanism for temporary structures with a frame with one or more attachment points disposed therein, a rope, a cover configured with one or more sleeves through which the rope may be inserted, one or more fasteners for securing the rope to the attachment points, and a pass-through loop pre-configured in the rope, such that a further loop can be formed by passing a section of the rope through the pass-through loop.