US3902264A
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Blind for hunters and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-12-09
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Granted: 1975-09-02
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Expires: 1994-12-09
Abstract
Abstract A portable blind is provided in which a frame structure is received by a ground-engaging portable base and includes a collapsible shroud carried by the frame structure to present a concealment cover. The frame structure includes a plurality of shroud-supporting elements of which at least two define a forward pair of elements swingably mounted for movement about respective vertical axes. A shiftable positioner mechanism is carried by the frame structure for positioning and releasably holding the forward elements in a first relative disposition presenting a cover and includes means for causing the two forward elements to swing to a second relative disposition partially collapsing the cover to present an opening therein affording an unobstructed, forward field of view. Mounted on the frame structure is a selectively actuatable release device operably coupled with the positioner mechanism for simultaneously releasing the forward elements when the device is actuated by the occupant of the blind. The positioner mechanism is capable of adjustably positioning the elements, in order to provide either full closure or a relatively narrow surveillance gap in the cover when the elements are in their first dispositions.
Inventors
- 👤 Theodore Newman Radig
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 20:35
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M31/00; A01M31/02; A01M31/025; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S135/00; Y10S135/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A portable blind cOmprising: a ground-engaging base adapted to be removably supported by the ground; frame structure mounted upon said base; a plurality of generally inverted L-shaped elements mounted upon said frame structure, at least a front pair of said elements being swingable about respective vertical axes; a collapsible cover shroud carried by said elements; a releasable positioner mechanism carried by said frame structure for holding said front pair of elements in a forward disposition to dispose said shroud as a substantially closed concealment cover; means for automatically swinging said front pair of elements into a rearward disposition presenting a relatively wide frontal opening in said shroud when said mechanism is released; and a shiftable member mounted on said frame structure under said shroud and operably coupled with said mechanism for releasing the latter from within the blind when the member is shifted.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
A portable blind cOmprising: a ground-engaging base adapted to be removably supported by the ground; frame structure mounted upon said base; a plurality of generally inverted L-shaped elements mounted upon said frame structure, at least a front pair of said elements being swingable about respective vertical axes; a collapsible cover shroud carried by said elements; a releasable positioner mechanism carried by said frame structure for holding said front pair of elements in a forward disposition to dispose said shroud as a substantially closed concealment cover; means for automatically swinging said front pair of elements into a rearward disposition presenting a relatively wide frontal opening in said shroud when said mechanism is released; and a shiftable member mounted on said frame structure under said shroud and operably coupled with said mechanism for releasing the latter from within the blind when the member is shifted.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein said member comprises a foot pedal disposed for actuation thereof by a user within the blind without employing his hands.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The invention of claim 2, wherein said frame structure is rotatably mounted upon said base, and said foot pedal rotates along with said frame structure as the blind is positioned by the user in any direction relative to the terrain.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
71 words
The invention of claim 2, wherein said mechanism includes a toothed rack carried by each said front pair of elements and a shiftable latch pin for each rack and engagable with the latter in a variety of selectable positions to permit positioning of said front pair of elements when in said forward disposition thereof either to fully close the front of said shroud or to present a narrow observation gap therein.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
The invention of claim 2, wherein a second pair of said elements are swingable about respective vertical axes, and there is provided releasable holding means for securing said second pair of elements in respective positions extending laterally of said frame structure on opposite sides of the latter.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
The invention of claim 5, wherein said holding means includes a manually reciprocable pin for each of said second pair of elements and spring means for biasing each of said pins toward a position of interlocking engagement with a portion of said frame structure.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
The invention of claim 5, wherein both said front pair of elements and said second pair of elements, when released, are swingable into a stowage disposition extending rearwardly from said frame structure in substantial parallelism with each other.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
42 words
The invention of claim 2, wherein said foot pedal member is operably coupled with said mechanism for releasing the latter by means including a crank adjacent the top of said frame structure and linkage means interconnecting said crank and said pedal member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention of claim 8, wherein said frame structure is provided with a user seat, and said foot pedal is disposed beneath said seat.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-09-01 | 1979-03-03 | 1979-09-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-01 | 1983-03-03 | 1983-09-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-01 | 1987-03-03 | 1987-09-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |