Abstract: A drive under new automotive hail protection roof hip-and-valley cable-tension type canopy is formed by a rectangular grid pattern of rigid post assemblies joined at their upper ends by longitudinally, transversely and diagonally extending cables forming a coextensive fabric roof support.

Abstract: A portable booth is provided which includes a plurality of vertical sides, a top panel, and a bottom panel attached together to form an enclosure which can be twisted into a compact assembly unit. A first stiffener and second stiffener can be added to the enclosure to provide additional stability to the portable booth. The first and second stiffeners can each be twisted into a compact stiffener unit. Since the side panels can be easily twisted to form a compact assembly unit and the first and second stiffeners can each be twisted to form a compact stiffener unit, the portable booth is easy to assemble and disassemble, and easy to transport.

Abstract: Method for shielding, anchoring and containing an object such as a trailer or motor home in gale-force winds. A wind-permeable perforate sheet extends downwardly and outwardly from the top of the object or the roof of a home at an acute angle so as to surround a substantial portion of each of the sides with an inclined wind-permeable planar surface. The sheet is anchored to helical ground anchors via mechanical attachments which may also be used to tighten the sheet over the object or home. Apparatus for shielding, anchoring and containing an object such as a trailer or motor home in gale-force winds is also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to a portable shelter for an automobile which is lightweight and easily assembled. The invention utilizes base plates which are adjustably placed under the wheels of the sheltered vehicle for securely anchoring the shelter structure. Independently adjustable vertical support bars are attached to the base plates and support a canopy. Additionally, cross-braces which are adjustable in height and adjustable in length are positioned at tire height to that the vertical support bars of the structure can be securely braced against the vehicle tires. This provides superior lateral support against meteorological conditions without the need for external stakes or guide wires, and without contacting or damaging the body of the vehicle.

Abstract: A foldable, adjustable-height, canopy support which can support up to four independent rectangular canopy-segments. The segments are cantilevered from a single mast. All support elements remain interconnected and fold parallel for storing and ease of portage. The support may include integral canopy-segments which retract onto elongated rollers when not in use. A demountable foot having clamps for attaching the bottom end of the mast to a solid object is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention is a pre-fabricated boat lift canopy constructed of galvanized steel or aluminum tubing. All joints are crimped to a tight, permanent fit by using a special rolling tool. The canopy frame is mounted on "I" beams of existing boat lifts, docks, or pilings. The canopy frame is then covered with a water tight and sunlight resistant decorative canopy. Wind spoilers, in the form of canvas strips, are fastened to the peak of the canopy, a continuous strip, horizontally across the top, a strip at each end, and a third strip at the center.

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 rigid 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 rigid canopy is detachably mounted to the distal end of the vertical shank.

Abstract: A camouflage tube, a portable camouflage concealment structure for use by hunters and bird watchers and nature photographers is disclosed. The invention has a plurality of hoops in an axial spaced apart relationship that forms an upstanding open ended tube. A mesh panel is disposed between a topmost hoop and an intermediate hoop and is in stitched communication with the topmost hoop. A camouflage panel is disposed below the mesh panel and is in stitched communication therewith. A plurality of straps attached to the topmost hoop urge removable communication with a branch of a tree or the like. Finally, a plurality of arcuate loops are disposed on an inner side of the apparatus and are in stitched communication with the camouflage panel and friction communication with the intermediate hoop.

Abstract: A sunshade which can be easily attached to and removed from the backstay of a sailboat. This sunshade is positioned so as not to interfere with the sail, and was designed to be attached behind the boom, so that it can be used under sail. This sunshade is constructed of two sheets shaped like isosceles triangles arranged with their bottom edges together to form a diamond shape, with a pair of spars fixed in place bisecting this diamond (perpendicular to the opening between the sheets). The sheets are not joined together, so that when the sunshade is attached to a boat, there is a space for the backstay to pass through. The spar combination is provided with multiple holes for adjustment when attached to the boat. This sunshade is suspended from the backstay with the spar combination topmost and the corners of the triangles at the bottom, being tied tightly to their respective sides of the boat.

Abstract: A tethered, bridle supported insect proof protective enclosure having top side and end walls composed of insect proof net fabric with the walls having bottom weighting for establishing insect sealed engagement with the ground, floor or other surface on which the apparatus is installed. The top wall is provided with an integrated supporting framework composed of a plurality of jointed support rods having ends thereof received within support pockets attached to the top wall and supported at intermediate portions thereof by means of support rings extending from reinforced support patches that are attached to the top wall. An embodiment may be provided having a floor and being of a single or double bed width and having ingress and egress through closures such as zippers or releasable fastener material that are used at wall openings.

Abstract: A portable shelter having a frame whose members freely move between a maximum and a minimum dimension to enable selectively applying various sized shelter skins to the frame and to tauntly stretch the shelter skin thereon. The skin also comprises slidable tensioning means that stretch the skin over a portion of the frame. The upper portion of the shelter is partially supported by a lifting force applied thereto.

Abstract: A pocket portable rain covering for use in covering the entire body of a user. The device is comprised of an inflatable cap for placement atop the user's head and a curtain extending downward from the perimeter of said cap member such that a cylinder is provided within which the user may be disposed and protected from the elements.

Abstract: A video camera enclosure includes an L-shaped support bracket that is securable to a top portion of a video camera. An adjustable securement screw extends outwardly from an upper vertical extent. The adjustable securement screw is capable of extending outwardly in a variety of lengths. Contained in the device is a rectangular support bracket having having a hollow opening. The support bracket is secured to the adjustable securement screw of the L-shaped support bracket. A lens of the video camera aligns with the hollow opening. A flexible plastic enclosure is secured around the rectangular support bracket exposing only the hollow opening thereof. The plastic enclosure extends outwardly to encompass the video camera and a head of a user to protect the camera and the head from inclimate weather.

Abstract: A rigid substantially planar sheet, preferably but not limited to a rectangular shape, having a central fold region and a pair of fold regions spaced from opposing ends of the rectangle with a fastener, preferably hook and loop (Velcro), disposed in the regions between each of the pair of folds and the sheet end. There is also provided an attachment device, preferably containing hook and loop thereon, for attachment to an infant seat or other device as well as to the fasteners on the sheet via the hook and loop for securing the sheet to the seat. The sheet is dimensioned to have a V shape at the central fold when attached to the fasteners and in operating position.

Abstract: A new and improved windshield protection apparatus includes a ground-supported base. A height adjusting assembly is connected to the ground-supported base. A transverse support assembly is connected to the height adjusting assembly. A windshield-contacting protective member is connected to the transverse support assembly, and a tilt adjustment assembly is connected to the windshield-contacting protective member, for adjusting a tilt of the windshield-contacting protective member with respect to an automobile windshield. The windshield protection apparatus is supported independently of the automobile. The windshield-contacting protective member includes a contour that is complementary to a contour of the automobile windshield. The windshield-contacting protective member is rigidly attached to the transverse support assembly, and the transverse support assembly is attached to the height adjusting assembly with a swivel connection.

Abstract: A sunshade comprising a plurality of U-shaped bails, pivotally joined together at each end by a plastic joint. A fabric web ensheathes the bails and creates a shade-providing canopy when the bails are spread apart from each other in fan-like fashion. A framing bail frames a fabric sleeve and provides means for supporting the sunshade in an upright position. The sleeve non-mechanically engages the sunshade to the back portion of a chair. A cover, that extends beyond the sleeve, is used when the portable sunshade is in a folded disposition. The ends of the cover are fastened together to keep the sunshade clamped shut. A strap is provided for ease of carrying the portable sunshade.

Abstract: A device for supporting a canopy. The device comprises (a) two joints each comprising (1) a clamp for connecting with a corresponding handle support of a baby stroller and comprising a first finger and a second finger comprising an upper recess and a lower recess and (b) a strip connecting with the second finger and comprising an upper recess and a lower recess and (b) two canopy shelves each comprising (1) a first member for supporting the canopy and (2) a second member connecting with the long member at an angle and comprising two sides respectively comprising two protrusions. The second member of the canopy shelf can be moved past the strip so that the protrusions engage in the recesses and so that the canopy shelf is retained in an upper position for shielding occupants. The clamp also has a protrusion projecting therefrom between the fingers and penetrating the handle support, for restraining the device from rotating about and sliding along the handle supports.

Abstract: A shading device is provided which consists of a rooflike structure and a mechanism for supporting the rooflike structure above the ground, so that the rooflike structure will serve as a shelter, especially for the interception of rays from the sun to diminish light intensity.

Abstract: The invention relates to apparatus for providing protection against insects. The apparatus comprises a support device (10), a framework (20) carried by the support device, and netting carried by the framework for the purpose of surrounding a protected zone. The framework comprises a central pivot (22) about which a plurality of arms are capable of pivoting about practically the same axis, said axis being designed to be substantially vertical. The arms (24, 26) can pivot about said axis between a working position in which they are distributed around the axis and a rest position in which they are all placed on the same side of a vertical plane including the pivot. The invention is applicable to mosquito nets.

Abstract: Disclosed is a safe and portable tent which can be set up on a natural tree in a mountain or in a camp site without the need of cutting down trees or leveling the ground, and which can be assembled and disassembled easily.This tent comprises a support frame 3, seating plate 4 laid thereon, a collapsible support plate 2 having a support frame 3, a seating plate 4 laid thereon and stanchions 5 erected at the four corners and intermediate points of the frame and connected together by a life line 5' and a tent 1 spread over the support base 2. The support frame 3 is coupled to a mid-level fixing ring 7 by means of a coupling member 6 and its outer end is supported by supporting rods 8 coupled to a lower fixing ring 7. The central stanchion 5 near the base end of the support base 2 is longer than the other stanchions.

Abstract: A tent including a base having a zipper disposed along the side edges and one end of the base, and a cover having a zipper disposed along the side edges and one end of the cover and engageable with the zipper of the base, a flap formed in the other end of the cover, an ear formed between the cover and the flap and can be coupled to an object at high level so that the tent can be formed, and a net coupled to the flap for closing the entrance of the tent.

Abstract: An apparatus wherein a fullness structure is extended and secured together for securement in association with a table to provide a canopy therefore. Left and right support posts mount a horizontal beam thereon. The horizontal beam mounts a plurality of first brace legs mounted between the beam and each post, with a foldable canopy framework mounted laterally of the horizontal beam, with plural pairs of second brace legs mounted diametrically opposed to one another relative to each post extending upwardly from each post and received within associated slots within each rectangular framework. A flexible covering is arranged for mounting overlying the rectangular frameworks. Further, the support posts are arranged for attaching to an associated table structure.

Abstract: An apparatus for protecting an infant in a forwardly facing infant's seat in a vehicle from direct exposure to sun rays, comprising a generally horizontally forwardly extending frame having multiple sections, with pivot structure connecting adjacent sections, so that the sections extend above the infant's seat; a foldable canopy carried by the frame to extend protectively above the seat, and to be folded as the frame sections are relatively pivoted; and support structure connected with the frame and extending generally downwardly to in turn be supported rearwardly of the infant's seat.

Abstract: A portable canopy attachment is provided which consists of a support member, in which its lower portion can be inserted within the ground, so that the support member can stand in a generally vertical position. A canopy member is attached to the upper portion of the support member, so that the canopy member can extend outwardly from the support member in a generally horizontal position to cover and protect a person placed onto the ground below the canopy member, such as from the rays of the sun.

Abstract: A combined camouflage and decoy device which includes a suspension mechanism such as a cap wearable on the head of a hunter. A cape is suspended from and hangs freely from the suspension mechanism. A decoy extends outward from the suspension mechanism. The hunter will be allowed to impart movement to the decoy to attract animals.

Abstract: A portable, collapsible practice device which forms an enclosure for containing balls which are pitched, hit, kicked or batted into the enclosure is described. The device is attached to and supported by a permanent backstop or other structure at the practice area. The device comprises a pair of frame members comprising pivotally connected support, netting or other foldable material which is suspended from and between the supports thereby forming the enclosure, means for attaching one end of the supports to the permanent structure and wires or ropes for maintaining the rigidity of the device.

Abstract: This invention relates to chair sunshades, especially to chair sunshades where the sunshade is intended to be collapsible and detachable from its frame, and is made of a disposable, replaceable, and imprintable type of material.

Abstract: A portable sleeping unit for children includes a collapsible frame and a hammock supported thereby. The hammock comprises plural fabric panels sewn together along their edges, with a stay embedded in each seam, and a slide fastener for interconnecting the two topmost panels to close the unit. The hammock is loosely suspended from the frame by straps extending from either end, so that when a child is placed inside the hammock, its weight bows the lower stays doenward, and the remaining stays bow generally outward to tension the hammock panels and produce a generally football-shaped enclosure.

Abstract: A portable sun shade for being mounted on a seat. The portable sun shade includes a canopy; a frame for supporting the canopy above the seat, the frame includes an elongated first frame member having a first end and a second end, an elongated second frame member having a first end and a second end, first structure joining the first ends of the first and second frame members together, an elongated third frame member having a first end and a second end, second structure joining the second ends of the first and third frame members together, an elongated fourth frame member having a first end and a second end, and third structure joining the second ends of the first and fourth frame member together; the canopy being positioned on the third and fourth members; and attaching structure for attaching the frame to the back rest portion of the seat.

Abstract: A cover and apparatus for raising and lowering the cover suspended from an overhead structure for selectively covering a vehicle parked thereunder where the cover includes a front, back and sides and the apparatus for raising and lowering the cover includes a bar having first and second ends and extending between the sides of the cover and integrally connected to the cover. First and second pulleys are attached to the overhead structure and are generally disposed above the bar first and second ends, respectively. A first cable having first and second ends and extending through the first and second pulleys is further provided. The first end of the first cable is connected to the first end of the bar and the second end of the first cable is connected to the second end of the bar.

Abstract: For cold weather camping a sleeping bag is integrated with a hammock. The bottom side of the hammock is insulated. Padding is placed between the hammock and the occupant of the bag. Waterproof and bug covers are supported on a line above the bag. Inflatable spreaders are used in the hammock. The bag can be supported by side spreader lines attached to posts or to a cot frame. Support lines can be tightened with a turnbuckle. Insulation in the bag and below the hammock can be inflatable tube seaparated by breathable insulation. Insulation is secured to the entire bottom surface of the hammock by adhesion. Gravity hung material of appropriate material can be used in place of traditional insulating material. Appropriate moisture blocks are utilized to prevent moisture from entering the sleeping bag by way of support or other lines.

Abstract: The enclosure for protecting fresh-killed game against contamination includes bottom side and end walls pervious to air and a top wall impervious to fluids including air and liquids. It is suspended by its gabled top wall from a support member that extends through the enclosure and is itself supported horizontally above the ground by a pair of vertically upright members.

Abstract: A canopy construction in combination with a lounge chair is set forth providing an adjustment clamp secured to the chair framework and the canopy framework to enable rotational and vertical adjustment of the canopy relative to the lounge chair framework. The canopy includes a polarized visor utilizing various opaque coverings thereover, or alternatively may utilize a first visor fixedly mounted within an annular framework with an overlying second polarized visor rotatably mounted thereto to adjust the degree of shading afforded by the overlying visor construction.

Abstract: The frame for a collapsible canopy is suspended on an externally threaded shaft which extends downwardly from a head in a concave socket at the free end of an overhead supporting arm. A nut which mates with the shaft beneath the frame can be rotated by way of a downwardly extending handle to move the frame into frictional engagement with the underside of the socket while urging the head against the upper side of the socket. If the angular position of the frame is to be changed, or if the frame is to be separated from the arm, the grip of the head and frame upon the socket is relaxed and the shaft is then ready to be withdrawn from an open slot of the socket.

Abstract: A sun shade (10) for mounting to a chair or other furniture comprises a support frame (11) including a lateral tube (21) and vertical tubular legs (12, 13) pivotally mounted to the lateral tube. A central clamp (26) is rigidly mounted to the lateral tube (21) and includes a U-shaped opening (36) for engagement over an upper edge portion of the chair. Outboard clamps (41, 42) are slidably positioned on lateral tube (21) and have U-shaped openings (43, 44) for engagement over side edge portions of the chair. Means (22, 23, 24) are provided for resisting the pivotal movement of the tubular legs (12, 13) relative to the lateral tube (21). A canopy assembly (51) is pivotally mounted to the tubular legs (12, 13) and includes a rectangular frame (52) and a fabric panel (56).

Abstract: A mechanism for storing an automotive vehicle covering, that includes a reel structure in near adjacency to the vehicle for winding the covering into a compact package. The covering may be pulled off the reel structure and directly onto the vehicle. After placement of the covering on the vehicle the covering is detached from the reel structure. The reel structure can be swung away from the vehicle when necessary to permit use of the space normally occupied by the reel structure.

Abstract: This folding shelter has a canopy that can be attached to a folding chair, and removed easily for portability. Struts engaging the back structure of the chair support the canopy under a degree of tension. The canopy has a top panel and depending side and back panels, the latter being detachably secured to the back structure of the chair. Preferably, retractable bearing plates are provided at the lower extremities of the legs of the chair. An optional skirt panel is also provided extending around at least three sides of the chair, and attachable to the side and back panels, with auxiliary support extending from the chair to position the lower rear extremities of the skirt panel.

Abstract: A hunting stand useful to provide an elevated hunting station for rifle and bow hunters has a basket shape and comprises a structure having a flat bottom member, a plurality of support members extending upwardly from the base to a top rail which encircles the space above the base member, and a seat supported by the upwardly extending members at a position between the base and top rim; spike means project from the rear of the base and top rim members for engaging the tree where the stand is mounted, and a pair of sleeves extend downwardly from the front of the base member for receiving the side pieces of a ladder extending from the ground to the stand. In a first embodiment of the invention, the several parts are welded together to form a rigid, permanently erected hunting stand; in a second embodiment of the invention, the several parts are rotatably and releasably connected to form a collapsible hunting stand capable of folding for easy storage and transport.

Abstract: This invention provides an inclement weather protective hood device against weather conditions for wheelchair occupants. The device comprises a symmetrical collapsible tubular detachable structure covered by a two toned transparent plastic covering, clear in front and sides, and tinted top and back. The two toned covering will permit chair occupant to have good visibility and to be seen more easily by pedestrian and vehicular traffic.

Abstract: An infant sun shade apparatus is formed with a malleable memory retentent elongate channel formed with a planar upper and lower surface. The upper surface of the channel includes a series of hook and loop fasteners securable to a head liner surface of an associated automobile. A plurality of vertically oriented transparent shades utilizing photochromic material to accommodate various intensity of sunlight are formed with axles extending upwardly and parallel to the shades and extending through the channel to accommodate deformation of the channel. Each lowermost edge of the channel is formed with a continuous conduit receiving a single continuous rope-like member therethrough to impose structural and geometric integrity to the shades. The rope-like member is formed with a loop at each end thereof for securement of a clip and tether line thereto for maintaining a desired orientation of the apparatus relative to an infant.

Abstract: A cover for a crib or playpen includes a tent-like canopy having a pair of panels extending downwardly from two opposite ends which lie against the inside of a pair of sides of the crib or playpen and are tied in place by straps which extend about the sides. The cover leaves the other sides of the crib or playpen exposed. Ties are provided along the other side edges of the canopy for securing those edges to the tops of those sides.

Abstract: A canopy bed frame assembly includes upper and lower horizontal frame members which are interconnected to vertical posts to form a frame structure. A canopy covering is supported by a continuous valance rod which encloses the upper frame members and is spaced apart therefrom. The canopy covering includes canopy cover panels and canopy valance panels which, when fitted onto the valance rod, substantially conceal the canopy frame structure from view.

Abstract: A moveable enclosure for use in applying a sprayed material on the surface over which the enclosure is moved includes a frame assembly defining a plurality of side walls with rollers for movably supporting the frame. A mesh skirt is supported by the frame adjacent the plurality of side walls and is positioned with its lower edge adjacent the surface. A mesh top canopy is positioned on the top of the frame with its lower edge overlying the upper portion of the skirt to complete the enclosure.

Abstract: A collapsible canopy for use with a chair or other free-standing device is described. The collapsible canopy of the present invention includes three hoop sections which are covered with material capable of blocking substantial amounts of sunlight. The respective hoop sections are coupled with a cross-coupled truss structure which extends to support the collapsible canopy over a chair or other freestanding device in an open position, and collapses to store the collapsible canopy in an extremely compact form in a closed position.

Abstract: A tent, tent kit and method of erecting a tent about a free-standing tree or post element and which tent comprises a truncated, conical tent shelter material having a top opening which fits around the free-standing element, a closure means to enclose the side edges of the canopy in use to form a teepee tent about the free-standing element, and an adjustable, flexible belt to be secured snugly at a predetermined height about the free-standing element, the belt containing a hoist pulley secured to the belt and a pulley line secured through the pulley and secured to the top edge of the tent shelter material so as to permit the user to hoist the canopy about the free-standing element to a desired height and ground stakes and lines to secure the lower edges of the tent material in a tent structural form.

Abstract: A bonnet for lawn chairs and the like involves a canopy formed of a plurality of flexible, resilient bows, which are maintained in a generally U-shaped configuration, and a flexible covering attached to and interconnecting the bows along a substantial portion of their length. The bows are attached to a chair through two bow assembly bars, each of which have a separate attachment location, in linear spaced relationship, for each bow. Each bow is pivotally connected, with adjustable tension, at its ends between the two bow assembly bars at the separate spaced locations so as to permit each of the bows to be individually pivotable, fore and aft, thereby permitting variation of the canopy coverage and location. The bow assembly bars are removably clamped to the framework on opposing sides of a lawn chair. A flexible line, of less length than the bows, is used to directly interconnect the bow assembly bars so as to restrain the resilient bows to a generally U-shaped configuration.

Abstract: A camping tent assembly for attachment to a van or for freestanding use is of a generally L-shaped configuration for direct attachment to the rear and one side of the van. The interior side walls of the tent which are demountably attached to the van include access openings to the rear and side van doors and collars to seal the interface therebetween. The interior side walls may be detached from the van without collapsing the tent, the van moved away, and conventional tent supports substituted to completely restore the tent to and allow its use in a freestanding orientation. A portable galley unit stored in the rear of the van and directly accessible from inside the tent provides a camping assembly for complete cooking, sleeping and living needs.

Abstract: A canopy apparatus (10) for conventional A-frame swing constructions (100) wherein the canopy apparatus (10) comprises a pair of support units (11) operatively connected to the horizontal support bar (103) of the swing set (100) and a cover unit (12) operatively attached to and suspended from the pair of support units (11).

Abstract: A top flexible rectangular shaped sheet shelter for motorcycle, moped, bicycle or the like narrow profile vehicle can quickly be erected to protect such a narrow profile vehicle from the weather elements. The protective rectangular shaped sheet has an opposed pair of sheet lengths and an opposed pair of sheet sides. A first linear rod wall mount, equivalent to the length of a parked motorcycle, moped, bicycle or the like profile vehicle is secured on the exterior wall of a house, recreational vehicle (RV), a standard motor vehicle garage, fence or the like. The detachable wall mount can have a simple sheet element which can be a film cover of plastic sheet, or an alternatively spring loaded roller shade sheet, disposed on a tubelike container. The sheet shelter element can be a foldable plastic film sheet or a waterproof woven fabric tarpaulin cover sheet, forming a tent-type protective structure against the climatic elements of rain, snow and hail.

Abstract: A tent structure to cover free-standing equipment and adjacent work area. It has a base frame with a securing device to enable the base frame to be secured to the equipment. The base frame carries a tent shroud support frame which with the base frame secured to the equipment, is movable between a collapsed condition and a tent shroud support condition. Ideally, the base frame is planar and the whole tent structure is planar when collapsed and the collapsed support frame preferably lies within the boundary of the base frame.