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Hunter{40 s blind
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-07-23
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Granted: 1972-02-15
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Expires: 1990-07-23
Abstract
Abstract A device for hunters enabling them to be unobserved by the game they are hunting. This device is of a collapsible structure having hinged elements that are colored with a suitable covering. The device also includes an adjustable seat member for the hunter to sit upon.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph L Avant
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 18:05
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M31/00; A01M31/02; A01M31/025; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S135/00; Y10S135/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
219 words
A hunter''s blind comprising a rectangular top and bottom tubular frame, said top and bottom frame having vertical support tubes with covering means for concealing a hunter for a game, a seat member carried by said blind with an adjustment collar and sleeve means for changing the elevation thereof, hinge means carried by said blind allowing said frames to be folded for storage and carrying, said top and bottom frame comprising said tubular members being provided with hinges so that when said frames are opened, they will form a rectangular configuration for encompassing and concealing a hunter, said hunter entering and leaving said blind through one corner, said corner being free of hinges, said upper and lower frames being secured to the ends of vertical and parallel spaced-apart tubular members, a center portion of one side of said blind having a pair of parallel spaced-apart tubular members for the support of said seat of said device, said seat support members slideably carry each a sleeve, said seat of said blind being secured fixedly between said sleeves, adjustment means for the height of said sleeves and said seat comprising a movable clevis pin which is received transversely through said sleeves of said seat and is also received transversely through one of a plurality of openings through said tubular members supporting.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
219 words
A hunter''s blind comprising a rectangular top and bottom tubular frame, said top and bottom frame having vertical support tubes with covering means for concealing a hunter for a game, a seat member carried by said blind with an adjustment collar and sleeve means for changing the elevation thereof, hinge means carried by said blind allowing said frames to be folded for storage and carrying, said top and bottom frame comprising said tubular members being provided with hinges so that when said frames are opened, they will form a rectangular configuration for encompassing and concealing a hunter, said hunter entering and leaving said blind through one corner, said corner being free of hinges, said upper and lower frames being secured to the ends of vertical and parallel spaced-apart tubular members, a center portion of one side of said blind having a pair of parallel spaced-apart tubular members for the support of said seat of said device, said seat support members slideably carry each a sleeve, said seat of said blind being secured fixedly between said sleeves, adjustment means for the height of said sleeves and said seat comprising a movable clevis pin which is received transversely through said sleeves of said seat and is also received transversely through one of a plurality of openings through said tubular members supporting.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
77 words
A combination according to claim 1, wherein a forward support means for said seat includes a hinge member secured to the bottom of said horizontal seat member secured to said sleeves and a tubular members secured to said hinge is telescopingly received within a support sleeve having a flat base for nonpenetration into the ground and a clevis bolt is carried transversely through said telescoping members in order to render the forward end of said seat stationary.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-02-14 | 1975-08-16 | 1976-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-02-14 | 1979-08-16 | 1980-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-02-14 | 1983-08-16 | 1984-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |