Portable blind

Claim 2

A portable blind comprising: ground-engaging base structure adapted to be removably supported by the ground; frame means mounted on the structure and including a generally inverted L-shaped, upwardly and forwardly extending standard, a plurality of generally inverted L-shaped, outwardly and downwardly extending, relatively shiftable support elements, and means pivotally mounting the innermost extremity of each element upon the forwardmost extremity of the standard for shifting of the elements relative to the standard and each other about vertical axes; and a collapsible shroud carried by the elements for presenting a concealment cover having a relatively narrow surveillance gap therein when the elements are in one relative disposition thereof, but adapted to be opened to clear a wide and unobstructed field for the shooting, photographing, or observing of wild life when the elements are shifted to another relative disposition thereof.

Claim 3

A blind as set forth in claim 1, wherein: said frame means is pivotally mounted on the structure to facilitate scanning of the surrounding terrain through the gap from within the blind without opening of the shroud and elimination thereby of the concealment cover.

Claim 4

A blind as set forth in claim 2, wherein: said frame means includes a seat pivotable therewith and disposed to support a user for surveillance through the gap.

Claim 5

A blind as set forth in claim 1, wherein there is provided: resilient means yieldably urging the elements from said one relative disposition thereof toward said other relative disposition thereof; and releasable means for normally holding the elements in said one relative disposition thereof.

Claim 6

A blind as set forth in claim 1 wherein: said frame means comprises a lower frame assembly releasably and pivotally mounted on the structure, and an upper frame assembly including said standard and said elements releasably mounted on the lower frame assembly, to facilitate assembly, disassembly, transportation and storage.

Claim 7

A blind as set forth in claim 5, wherein: said structure comprises a ground penetrating stake presenting a generally vertical axis for pivoting of the lower frame assembly thereon, the entire frame means being supported by the stake in spaced relationship to the ground.

Claim 8

A blind as set forth in claim 5, wherein: said lower frame assembly includes foldable seat-presenting means pivotable therewith.

Claim 9

A portable blind for hunters or observers of wild life comprising: ground-engaging base structure; a lower frame assembly pivotally mounted on the structure for rotation about a generally vertical axis, said lower frame assembly extending in a rearward direction from its axis of pivot and being supported by the structure for free rotation in spaced relationship to the ground; a seat carried by the lower frame assembly for rotation therewith and extending in a rearward direction from the axis of pivot of the lower frame assembly; an upper frame assembly including a standard mounted on the lower frame assembly adjacent the rear of the latter and extending upwardly and forwardly therefrom, and a plurality of support elements pivotally mounted on the standard adjacent the forward extremity of the latter for swinging movement about generally vertical axes and extending outwardly and downwardly therefrom; resilient means yieldably biasing the elements toward generally rearwardly extending positions; means for releasably holding the elements in normal more forwardly disposed positions; and a flexible shroud carried by the elements for providing concealment when the elements are in their more forwardly positions but arranged for opening to clear a wide field of fire or vision when the elements are in their generally rearwardly extending positions.

Claim 10

A portable blind for hunters or observers of wild life comprising: ground-engaging base structure; a lower frame assembly pivotally mounted on the structure for rotation about a generally vertical axis, said lower frame assembly extending in a rearward direction from its axis of pivot and being supported by the structure for free rotation in spaced relationship to the ground; a seat carried by the lower frame assembly for rotation therewith and extending in a rearward direction from the axis of pivot of the lower frame assembly; an upper frame assembly including a standard mounted on the lower frame assembly adjacent the rear of the latter and extending upwardly and forwardly therefrom, and a plurality of support elements pivotally mounted on the standard adjacent the forward extremity of the latter for swinging movement about generally vertical axes and extending outwardly and downwardly therefrom; resilient means yieldably biasing the elements toward generally rearwardly extending positions; means for releasably holding the elements in normal more forwardly disposed positions; and a flexible shroud carried by the elements for providing concealment when the elements are in their more forwardly positions but arranged for opening to clear a wide field of fire or vision when the elements are in their generally rearwardly extending positions.

Claim 11

A blind as set forth in claim 8, wherein: the respective mountings of the lower frame assembly upon the base structure, the standard upon the lower frame assembly, and the shroud upon the elements are each releasable for quick and convenient assembly and disassembly, and the upper frame assembly and seat are each foldable to further facilitate transportation and storage.