Abstract: A support for an awning (10) comprises a plurality of inner members (28), each being pivotally connected to adjacent ones of the inner members (28). Support members (16), the are strengthened by braces (36) extend outwardly from the inner members (28). An awning material, such as shade cloth or canvas, is supported by the support members (16). The support is fixed to a wall (12) or a pole. The support can move between a retracted position in which the support members (16) lie adjacent to each other and an extend position in which distal ends of the support members are spaced from each other. The awning is compact when in the retracted position and aesthetically pleasing.

Abstract: A weather protection device including at least one foldable protection component having a plurality of shafts and a none-circular trapaulin attached to one of the shafts, and further including a mounting device for supporting the protection component in a predetermined position and arranged in such a way that it provides for rotation of the unfolded protection component around a vertical or horizontal axis, for adjusting the height of the protection component, for setting the protection component at an angle, and/or for at least partially unfolding the tarpaulin using a take-up yoke.

Abstract: A stabilizing camouflaging blind which is attachable to an archery bow by means of a stabilizing rod adapted to fit the archery bow's stabilizer mounting hole. The stabilizer rod includes a round bracket and a sliding bracket to which the blinds support arms are attached. Included also is a camouflage curtain which attaches to the support arms and contains a sight window. The movement of the sliding bracket, which causes the support arms to extend and retract, determines the tautness of the camouflage curtain (ie: curtain is tightest when sliding bracket is in its foremost position). In addition, a predrilled hole, which is positioned to be below the sliding bracket in its foremost position, allows for the insertion of a security pin to hold the blind in its open position.