Abstract: The apparatus has several carrying bars which can be spread in radial manner from a central headpiece (2) and several shielding flat elements (17, 18), which are in each case fixed between two carrying bars. The multipart construction of the carrying bars from longitudinally displaceable, interengaging bar elements (4, 5) makes is possible to slide flat elements (17, 18) over one another, so that the apparatus, when in use, can provide different shielding surface sizes starting from a compact, slid together and collapsed form. By sliding over one another limited light-transmitting flat elements, it is possible to individually adjust the shielding action.

Abstract: A parasol with heat reflective qualities is disclosed having a roof material constructed such as to have three layers: one layer is a top cover layer made from a translucent material, the middle layer consisting of a metallic material to thereby provide heat reflective qualities, and an under inner cover layer made of a generally opaque nylon material to preclude any light from passing through to the user. These three layers are arrayed upon a parasol or other such frame, either collapsible or rigid in nature. These frames can vary in size and shape responding to the needs of the user or site at which to be used.

Abstract: The sunshade has several carrying bars (1) which can be spread in radially directed manner away from a central headpiece and several screening surface structures (17), which are in each case fixed between two carrying bars (1). In order to prevent a sag of the surface structure (17) in the case of incomplete spreading of the sunshade and in order to permit an easy closure to give a compact shape, it is made from pleated awning material, which in the relaxed state and with the sunshade collapsed assumes a pointed, zig-zag cross-sectional shape. In addition, with spring pulls cords (35) extend between the carrying bars (1) in the circumferential direction of the sunshade. Stiff envelope surfaces (14, 15) provided on either side of the carrying bars (1) give a columnar shape to the compact, collapsed sunshade.

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 foldable tent includes a canopy and a collapsible frame assembly for stretching the canopy. The frame assembly includes a crown, a plurality of curved rib units, a slider and a plurality of stretcher members. The crown has a vertically extending passageway formed therethrough. The curved rib units have upper ends pivoted to and around the crown, and lower ends fastened to the periphery of the canopy. The slider has a base member and a retainer which extends upwardly from the base member. The retainer is extensible to pass through the passageway when the frame assembly is collapsed, and is engageable with the crown when the retainer expands. The stretcher members have first ends pivoted to and around the base member, and second ends pivoted respectively to the rib units for supporting the rib units to stretch the canopy. The stretcher members are connected to one another to form a reinforcement network for supporting the rib units.

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 portable sunshade that can be universally mounted for protection from intense sun rays or other weather elements that is especially suited for boats or open vehicles such as truck beds, comprising an opaque flexible canopy to provide shade, an umbrella-like frame of support members that can be opened to a first position and collapsed to a second position, an adjustable central pole for adjusting the central support member in height, a cushion mounted at the base of the support pole, and a plurality of tie-downs and fasteners for affixing the sunshade to a plurality of locations, each of the tie-downs being adjustable in length for proper tensioning on the central support pole. The device can also be used in other outdoor environments such as for hunting, fishing, camping or the beach.

Abstract: A large sunshade for stationary installation in squares, courtyards, etc. has, above the sunshade membrane a sunshade linkage with arms, which can be opened and closed by means of spreading arms. On the arms are provided cover flaps, which are upright in the open state and in the closed state flap in wing-like manner to the side and therefore form a closed, fixed sunshade envelope in conjunction with adjacent flaps.In the central area there are receptacles for the ends of the longer sunshade arms and between which are defined functional areas containing lighting systems, air conditioning openings, etc. By means of a control method with sensors and by means of a control device, the motor opening and closing of the sunshade is controlled in such a way that in permanent operation the microclimate under the sunshade and in particular a group of sunshades is considerably influenced.

Abstract: A self-supporting umbrella canopy has a high strength-to-weight ratio and the ability to compactly fold flat. The umbrella canopy uses a series of collapsible, closed cross-section cells to provide its support and to provide weather protection for a person or persons below. The closed cross-section cells are attached to each other in series so that the umbrella canopy may conveniently unfurl in a radial manner. Construction of the umbrella canopy lends itself to automated processes. Due to the self-supporting nature of the collapsible, closed cross-section cells, lightweight and inexpensive waterproof materials may be used to construct the umbrella canopy.

Abstract: The apparatus has several carrying bars which can be spread in radial manner from a central headpiece (2) and several shielding screen elements (17, 18), which are in each case fixed between two carrying bars. The multipart construction of the carrying bars from longitudinally displaceable, interengaging bar elements (4, 5) makes it possible to slide screen elements (17, 18) over one another, so that the apparatus, when in use, can provide different shielding surface sizes starting from a compact, slid together and collapsed form. By sliding over one another limited light-transmitting screen elements, it is possible to individually adjust the shielding action.

Abstract: A shading device including an umbrella-like canopy comprising a collapsible frame and a flexible light-proof covering with a anchoring device for supporting the shade device above ground so that the canopy will serve as a sun shade, particularly for blocking the rays of the sun wherein the anchoring device including an offset support arm for overhanging the canopy and a anchoring helix adapted to be driven into the ground for providing support to the shading device, said anchoring device is mounted to the other end of a crankshaft with a hand crank for rotating the crankshaft in screw fashion to drive the anchoring helix to impart rotational force to drive the helical member of the anchoring device into the ground for anchoring.

Abstract: A collapsible shelter or tent commonly known as an umbrella tent, that includes an integral frame and cover, the frame including tent poles formed of interconnected tent pole sections whose ends are telescoped together and are urged in their telescoped coupling by an elastic cord that is maintained, under tension, within each tent pole. Each tent pole is pivotally connected at a top end to extend radially from a crown, with the opposite tent pole end maintained to a web strap that extends from a base of which cover, with a number of slides mounted to slide along each tent pole that individually connect to and extend from loops secured at vertical intervals to extend outwardly from which cover. Both the crown and an erecting ring each receive a center pole fitted to slide axially therethrough, and the erecting ring pivotally mounts a rib end thereto that pivotally couples at its opposite end to the tent pole at an intermediate point therealong.

Abstract: A device for splaying a plurality of pole members from a generally axial orientation to a generally radial orientation, the device including a pair of generally parallel disc-like transverse members, each pole member having a first end pivotally mounted on one of the transverse members and a lever and cam mechanism for urging the transverse members axially together to clamp the first end of each pole member in a generally radial orientation.

Abstract: A portable collapsible shelter for use at sporting events and the like includes a flexible enclosure having a viewing window in one wall thereof. The enclosure is supported by a frame which includes a vertical support pole and a plurality of ribs hinged for movement from a collapsed position alongside the pole to an extended position nearly perpendicular to the pole. The enclosure is left in place over frame when the ribs are collapsed, and folded into a compact storage packet which is secured with a fastening band.

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: A foldable assembly structure to be used for camouflage nets which comprise a central telescopic pole composed of a plurality of sections which fit into each other, provided with fastening means. The upper free end of said pole is provided with a joint like member from which extend a plurality of foldable arms.

Abstract: A foldable tent frame utilizes an upper spider to secure a plurality of pivoted lengths which anchor the upper sections of a like number of tent frame legs. The leg anchor lengths are connected pivotally intermediate their ends to one end of a like number of lower lengths the opposite ends of which are connected pivotally to a lower spider. Drive mechanism interconnects the upper and lower spiders to move the lower spider toward and away from the upper spider to effect erection and collapse, respectively, of the tent frame. The drive mechanism includes locking mechanism for securing the spider assembly in the erected condition of the frame. Intermediate and lower leg sections are hinged together and joined to each of the upper leg sections.

Abstract: A collapsible environmental chamber in which bread dough may be placed during rising, the chamber including umbrella-like ribs between which fabric panels are positioned, each fabric panel having a skirt depending beneath the straight line between adjacent leg ends whereby the chamber in its expanded condition will have a skirt portion lying loosely adjacent a supporting surface to prevent drafts from entering the interior of the chamber during the bread rising process.

Abstract: An adjustable blind for concealing a user comprises a concealing element having a surface defining a plane behind which the user is concealed, a shaft connected to and holding the concealing element, and a support stand positioned on a surface and connected to the shaft for supporting same. The shaft and support stand are interconnected by a bracket, the bracket being adjustable so that the orientation of the shaft relative to the support stand, and thus the orientation of the concealing element relative to the surface, can be varied. The support stand comprises a pair of telescopically mounted elements and a stop mechanism mounted on one of the elements, the positioning of the stop mechanism being adjustable so as to vary the length of the support stand.

Abstract: A combination beach umbrella and screen apparatus includes a flexible screen which is detachably affixed around the perimeter of the shade portion, or covering, of the umbrealla. The screen extends downward from the covering along the entire periphery thereof, thereby forming a screened in closure that may effectively be employed at the beach or other outdoor areas to provide shade, additionally, provide protection from annoying pestering insects, and adverse inclemental weather.

Abstract: An outdoor service system is disclosed which is comprised of a segmented pole, a plurality of fixed split thrust bearing parts mounted on said pole, a split table mounted on a rotatable thrust bearing part which bears upon one of said fixed thrust bearing parts, a plurality of receptacles detachably secured to a rotatable thrust bearing part which is borne by one of said fixed thrust bearing parts, and a parasol mounted on a rotatable thrust bearing part which is borne by another one of said fixed thrust bearing parts. The disclosed outdoor service system further includes a pointed lowermost pole segment adapted to be driven into the ground and a plurality of wings pivotably mounted on said lowermost pole segment whereby to prevent its withdrawal from the ground. A foot plate is further provided to assist in the embedding of the lowermost pole segment in the ground, and to resist angular deflection of the pole when its lowermost segment is fully embedded in the ground.

Abstract: A ground anchoring arrangement for attachment to, for example, the pole of a beach umbrella or the like consists of a hollow cylindrical member having a rod rotatably supported therein. A spiral screw is attached to one end of the rod, and the other end of the rod is grippingly (CANC) attachable to a handle rotator. Thus, when the handle rotator is rotated, the rod rotates, and the spiral screw rotates with it. The point of the screw is placed adjacent to the ground and rotated so that the screw digs itself into the earth to firmly fix the elongated cylinder in the ground.

Abstract: A mechanism for anchoring umbrellas that includes a tubular outer member and a helical assembly at the lower end that is driven into the ground through manually imparted rotation through the use of a gear box and handle or battery powered electric motor. Stabilizing members protrude into the ground by the action of a releasable spring. The spring acts on an inner shaft that is co-axially housed within an outer tubular member. The inner shaft is rigidly mounted at its lower end to a platform member from which the stabilizing members are pivotally mounted. The stabilizing members protrude outwardly and snuggly through angular openings preventing the sand or soil from entering.

Abstract: A table cover includes a central post movably held in a collar, a plurality of top ribs for mounting a canopy screen thereon pivotally secured to an upper notch mounted to the collar, a plurality of stretcher ribs each pivotally secured to a lower runner fixed on a lower end of the central post and secured to a middle portion of each top rib, and a packing ring frictionally disposed around the central post within the collar so that the central post can be reciprocated along the collar for extending or retracting the ribs to obtain any desired opening diameter of the canopy screen for optionally positioning the screen, thereby suitably matching with a diameter of the table to be shielded.

Abstract: The invention relates to a folding canopy like a sunshade, shelter for hiking, camping or similar, intended specially to provide protection for an area of ground against storms, sunshine or rain. The shelter (1) consists of a roof held up by a retractable system (3) fitted on a column (4) supported on the ground via a foot (5). The foot (5) has means for extending its radial arms (6) simply through the contact between a sliding ferrule on which the arms (6) are jointed and the ground. The invention concerns manufacturers of industrial sunshades and umbrellas.

Abstract: An improved tilting device for an umbrella includes an elongate connecting member connected to a control block, an upper bending head connected to an upper rod, and a lower bending head connected to a lower rod. The elongate connecting member has a pivot hole at the lower end. The upper bending head has a pair of downward extending plates each having a pinhole and an inclined slot. A spring member is mounted around the control block and the elongate connecting member. Each lateral side of the lower bending head is formed with a pinhole and an obtuse angular-shaped guide slot. The upper bending head is connected to the lower bending head and fixed in position by a pin. The lower end of the elongate connecting member is connected to the combination of the upper and lower bending head by a displacing pin extending through the guide slots, the inclined slots and the pivot hole.

Abstract: A tent cover retaining device is disclosed for tents having an exterior frame supporting a tent fabric. A hook extends integrally from each frame member, adjacent to a folding joint, and a rubber string secured to the tent cover is connected to the hook. This prevents the tent cover from slipping down when the frame members adjacent to the joint are folded with the joint upward. The tent cover of the folded tent is stabilized in position and is not permitted to slide loosely on the tubular tent frame component. This is particularly important when the tent is re-erected and the frame is unfolded.

Abstract: Support means for foldable structures of the type having a roof of foldable material and a vertical mounting shaft staking perpendicularly to the ground. The interlocking support means consists of upper and lower interlocking members. A plurality of horizontal ribs are pivoted and clamped in the interlocking support means so that the ribs are held horizontally, but can fold down along the vertical shaft for transportation. The ribs have a channel cross-section. A rope extends from the end of one rib through the rib channel, through the interlocking mounting means and then through a second rib, whereby the ends of the rope may be used to stake down the structure and support side walls.

Abstract: A tent is disclosed having movable tent poles for supporting a flexible tent body. An apex junction member is provided for pivotally supporting one of the ends of each of the tent poles, the opposite ends of which are held in a fixed position. A tensioning member is provided movable between a normal position in which the tent is collapsed with the tent poles parallel and adjacent to each other, and a tensioned position for tensioning the tent poles in a splayed apart configuration for placing the tent body in an erect position. A latch member is provided for releasably latching the tensioning member in its tensioned position and the tent in its erect position.

Abstract: The invention provides an improved collapsible tent and tent frame of the umbrella type. The frame includes a plurality of legs pivoted, at the upper ends of the legs, to an upper clevis member. Each leg has pivoted thereto a radial stay member spaced downwardly from the upper end of the leg. The stay member extends inwardly of the tent to be pivoted to the lower clevis. The upper clevis includes a central downwardly opening recess and the lower clevis has fixed thereto an upperwardly projecting post or rod which is adapted to engage the upper clevis so as to stop movement of the lower clevis. Each leg comprises an elongated lower section which can be relatively stiff. The upper end of the lower section is pivoted to an upper section which is relatively flexible and resilient so that the upper portion of the legs can conform to the dome of the sheet material forming the tent cover or ceiling.

Abstract: The present invention includes a connector having rods with keys thereon. The keys engage slot in tubes comprising a frame for portable furniture. The connector also includes a foot which will apply a releasable breaking force to a surface supporting the portable furniture. The present invention also includes a portable bed using the connector invention and the inward suspension of the playpen. The present invention also includes a child enclosure using the connector of the present invention and suspended inwardly from horizontal support members.

Abstract: A tilting device for an umbrella includes an elongate connecting member connected to a control block, an upper bending head connected to an upper rod, and a lower bending head connected to a lower rod. The elongate connecting member has a pivot hole at the lower end. The upper bending head has a pair of downward extending plates each having a pinhole and an inclined slot. A spring member is mounted around the control block and the elongate connecting member. Each lateral side of the lower bending head is formed with a pinhole and an obtuse angular-shaped guide slot. The upper bending head is connected to the lower bending head and fixed in position by a pin. The lower end of the elongate connecting member is connected to the combination of the upper and lower bending head by a displacing pin extending through the guide slots, the inclined slots and the pivot hole.

Abstract: A portable, collapsible beach shade for providing protection from the sun, wind, or observation, to a user. The beach shade, when developed, has a plurality of ribs pivoted around a common point at one end. The ribs are covered with flexible sheeting. The fan-like structure is mounted at the top of a pole, adapted to be implanted in the sand or other ground. The user may adjust the position of the planar fan-like structure in several degrees of freedom. The device retains a high degree of stability even when subjected to high and shifting winds under recreational conditions.

Abstract: An apparatus for alternately raising a cover into a storage configuration adjacent an overhead support, like a carport roof, and lowering it over a vehicle parked thereunder and including a plurality of hollow tubes extending outward in radial pattern from a position centered over the vehicle, an upper frame of a plurality of bendable rods attached together in end-to-end fashion about the perimeter of the vehicle, a lower frame made similarly for positioning about the lower perimeter of the vehicle, a series of cover control lines attached at various points to the lower frame passing upward therefrom and through the tubes inward toward the hub and upward toward the overhead structure, a shaft mounted adjacent the overhead structure, and a sheet-like cover covering the tubes and frames for positioning over the vehicle and arranged for being retracted up to the overhead structure when not in use.

Abstract: This application relates to a foldable and collapsible protective structure in the form of a canopy supported on a shaft mounted on a supporting base in which a plurality of radially positioned arms are actuated into open or closed position by means of a plurality of braces hinged at one end to said arms and at the other end to a sleeve slidably mounted over said shaft and in which the movement of said sleeve is actuated by an arm attached to said sleeve at the bottom thereof.

Abstract: This invention provides a sun shield for automobiles. The sun shield has a collapsible framework for supporting a flexible cloth. The framework has at least three legs radially and isometrically extended from the framework. In the free end of each leg there is a sucker adapted to attach to the roof of an automobile. Therefore, the cloth can be easily mounted above an automobile to shade it from the unpleasant and damaging effects of the sun's rays, and it can also be easily detached from the roof of the automobile and folded into the trunk of the automobile.

Abstract: An umbrella and a temporary shelter comprised of a plurality of the connected together umbrellas includes a protective sheet having at least three straight sides. An elongate pole is attached to the center of the protective sheet for spacing the sheet in a predetermined spaced-apart relation above a surface. Ribs are attached to the sheet and means are provided for opening and closing the umbrella. Connecting means cooperate with the protective sheet for connecting together a plurality of like umbrellas along adjacent sheet edges to form a relatively large temporary protective shelter.

Abstract: A tent and folding tent framework which enable quick and easy setup and taking down of the tent include a central hub member about which six ribs are pivotable. The hub member or fixed disk is made of plastic material and includes openings which enable the ribs to be easily assembled into the hub. Each rib includes two joints which pivot through 180 degrees. The joints are biased by springs toward the open position and include locking sleeves which are biased toward the locking position. The six ribs are loosely attached to the tent fabric via fabric loops, so that the entire framework is on the outside of the tent. A single user can easily open and set up the tent, or take down and store the tent, without assembling components and assistance.

Abstract: A tent is provided wherein a membrane is primarily kept under tension by a plurality of stressed poles wherein at least two sets of poles are used, radiating from at least two independent spaced points.

Abstract: A portable fold-away blind (10) for camouflaging a person while in the wilderness has a substantially circular frame (12) which is twistable into a plurality of smaller, substantially circular frame segments (34,36,38) which are placed one upon the other. Frame supporting means (18) supports the frame (12) upon the head of the wearer. Attached to the frame (12) is a flexible cover (14) that extends downward from the frame so as to hide the wearer from view.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved self-adjusting hub and strut-endcap assembly for tent frame roof and wall struts characterized by a two-part hub section sandwiched together in stacked relation to define a set of four sockets, each of which has a channel-shaped entryway which is adapted to receive the socket-forming neck projecting from the ball on the inner end of one of the strut endcaps for limited side-to-side movement therein when in extended position as well as movement between its extended position and a folded position wherein the strut connected thereto lies in nested essentially parallel relation to the other struts of the frame.

Abstract: A light shelter in the form of a tent, comprises a roof constituted by a canvas and a central pole in abutment on the ground and supporting the canvas at its central top. A plurality of tensioning arms whose inner ends are articulated about pins adjacent the pole, are provided for tensioning a cable housed in a hem extending along the lower peripheral edge of the canvas. A removable jack is also provided for varying the distance between the pins for articulation of the tensioning arms and the central top of the canvas. Each tensioning arm is connected, at its outer end, to the lower peripheral edge of the canvas by means of a hook engaged on the cable which freely supports the canvas.

Abstract: The fabric roof structure comprises a pair of vertically spaced upper and lower peripheral compression rings, a central tension ring, a plurality of tensioned upper and lower cables extending radially of the rings, being connected adjacent inner ends to the central tension ring, and being connected adjacent outer ends alternately respectively to the upper and lower peripheral compression rings, and roofing fabric associated with the cables and rings and covering the area from the central tension ring outwardly to the peripheral compression rings.

Abstract: A collapsible supporting frame structure for portable shelters which includes a plurality of radially extending pivoted legs having their upper ends pivotally connected with an upper supporting ring and intermediate portions having a pivotal link connection with a lower supporting structure and a hollow slide member with its lower end fixed to the lower supporting structure and slidably mounted through said upper ring, whereby the raising of the hollow slide member through the upper ring causes radial expansion of the supporting leg structure into outwardly spaced, ground-engaging position and including the extension of said hollow member upwardly through said ring to provide a smoke stack for the area confined under the supporting leg structure.

Abstract: A portable hunting blind assembly having a collapsible umbrella roof structure supported from a central hollow cylinder and extending outwardly for terminating in a polygonal body having sides defined by the ribs of the roof structure, a handle supporting of the umbrella roof structure telescopically connected to an internal sleeve in the cylinder by means of a pivot arrangement, the handle received at its free end in a stake support structure or member having its distal end securely anchored in the ground, and an array of panel screening material sections depending from each of the polygonal sides of the roof structure and held firmly in the ground by anchor devices.

Abstract: A collapsible support fixture is disclosed for use with camouflage screens, tenting, or the like. A vertical support shaft has a batten spreader support mechanism fixed generally to the top of the shaft for pivotal movement relative thereto between a collapsed position generally alongside the shaft and a spread position generally radially of the shaft. The support mechanism includes a support member fixed generally to the top of the shaft and a plurality of batten spreader support brackets hinged to the support member angularly about the axis of the shaft. A slide collar is slidable on the shaft. Link members are pivotally connected to the slide collar and individually to the batten spreader support brackets for moving the brackets between the collapsed and spread positions in response to sliding movement of the collar on the shaft. Over-center arms are rigidly fixed to the underside of the hinged support brackets to pivotally connect the link members.

Abstract: A sunshade having a cover which can be folded together in fan-like manner and is supported by at least three support struts, at least the outer two support struts having one end pivoted to a bearing member which is swingable around at least one horizontal axis on a stand bar and can be locked in position thereon and the outer two support struts can be pivoted via a spreading slide by one spreading strut each, the spreading slide being displaceable and lockable on a central support strut which is fixed to the bearing member. In order to simplify handling even in case of larger dimensions, an adjustment bar is pivoted to the spreading slide by which adjustment bar the spreading slide can be displaced on the central support strut while the support struts are approximately parallel to the stand bar.

Abstract: A lawn umbrella expansion device in which an enlarged canopy is provided with a centrally disposed pole cap to engage the tip of an umbrella pole and thereafter be unfurled and stabilized with canopy poles to provide a greatly increased containment area.

Abstract: The present disclosure is drawn to a blind and more particularly a portable blind of two piece construction which is easily and readily assembled on location. The portable blind comprises an umbrella portion and a skirt portion which, upon assembly, are fixedly secured together so as to form a unitary camouflaged enclosure.