US4067346A — Collapsible hunting blind

Claim 1

Independent Claim 336 words

A hunting blind comprising four substantially vertical corner posts, each including a succeeding series of first and second sections, a hinged connection on one side of the post between each first and the next second section, a hinged connection on the other side of the post between each second and the next first section so that the hinged connections alternate on opposite sides of the post along its length, each hinged connection including a hinge pin which is transverse to the post length and is at a face of the post so the sections will fold flat against each other in a compact assembly but are in a straight line in their extended position to form the post, the end sections having axially projecting pins extending upwardly and also extending downwardly therefrom, spring latch means on the abutting first and second sections at the faces of the sections opposite from the hinged connection at said first and second section ends, said latch means including a notch therein into which the latch mechanically snaps for releasibly locking the sections together in an extended straight line position; two top struts, each including divisions which are pivoted together so that the divisions may be folded together in a compact assembly or be extended into a straight line, the struts crossing but being unconnected to each other and extending diagonally across the top of the blind, the struts having openings at their ends receiving the top pin of the adjacent corner post, each strut being slat-like in structure with transverse pins pivotally connecting them together so that the divisions swing to positions flatwise against each other when they are collapsed; means for yieldably retaining the divisions in a straight line position so that each strut presses the tops of the corner posts apart, said retaining means including a ball carried by one division and a recess on the adjacent division positioned to receive the ball; and a covering material enclosing and forming a tent about said posts and said struts.

Claim 2

Dependent Claim 336 words

A hunting blind comprising four substantially vertical corner posts, each including a succeeding series of first and second sections, a hinged connection on one side of the post between each first and the next second section, a hinged connection on the other side of the post between each second and the next first section so that the hinged connections alternate on opposite sides of the post along its length, each hinged connection including a hinge pin which is transverse to the post length and is at a face of the post so the sections will fold flat against each other in a compact assembly but are in a straight line in their extended position to form the post, the end sections having axially projecting pins extending upwardly and also extending downwardly therefrom, spring latch means on the abutting first and second sections at the faces of the sections opposite from the hinged connection at said first and second section ends, said latch means including a notch therein into which the latch mechanically snaps for releasibly locking the sections together in an extended straight line position; two top struts, each including divisions which are pivoted together so that the divisions may be folded together in a compact assembly or be extended into a straight line, the struts crossing but being unconnected to each other and extending diagonally across the top of the blind, the struts having openings at their ends receiving the top pin of the adjacent corner post, each strut being slat-like in structure with transverse pins pivotally connecting them together so that the divisions swing to positions flatwise against each other when they are collapsed; means for yieldably retaining the divisions in a straight line position so that each strut presses the tops of the corner posts apart, said retaining means including a ball carried by one division and a recess on the adjacent division positioned to receive the ball; and a covering material enclosing and forming a tent about said posts and said struts.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 38 words

The hunting blind of claim 1 in which said corner posts include stabilizing blocks projecting from the sections at their hinged ends and fitting within receiving sockets at the ends of the meeting sections to resist axial twisting.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 23 words

The hunting blind of claim 1 in which the covering material includes transparent window material entirely around the blind for outside 360° observation.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 21 words

The hunting blind of claim 1 in which the covering material is reversible and is differently designed on its opposite sides.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 45 words

The hunting blind of claim 1 in which attachment feet are fastened to the bottom corners of the covering material and the covering material has openings therethrough for exterior location of the feet irrespective of which side of the covering material is on the outside.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 177 words

A collapsible corner post for a hunting blind comprising a succeeding series of first and second sections, a hinged connection on one side of the post between each first and the next second section, a hinged connection on the other side of the post between each second and the next first section so that the hinged connections alternate on opposite sides of the post along its length, the hinged connections including hinge pins which are transverse to the post length and are at a face of the post so the sections will fold flat against each other in a compact assembly but are in a straight line in their extended position to form the post, and spring latch means on the abutting first and second sections at an end adjacent to the next first section and at the faces of the second sections opposite from the hinged connection at that end, said spring latch means including a notch therein into which the latch mechanically snaps for releasibly locking the sections together in the straight line extended position.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 177 words

A collapsible corner post for a hunting blind comprising a succeeding series of first and second sections, a hinged connection on one side of the post between each first and the next second section, a hinged connection on the other side of the post between each second and the next first section so that the hinged connections alternate on opposite sides of the post along its length, the hinged connections including hinge pins which are transverse to the post length and are at a face of the post so the sections will fold flat against each other in a compact assembly but are in a straight line in their extended position to form the post, and spring latch means on the abutting first and second sections at an end adjacent to the next first section and at the faces of the second sections opposite from the hinged connection at that end, said spring latch means including a notch therein into which the latch mechanically snaps for releasibly locking the sections together in the straight line extended position.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 35 words

The post of claim 6 which additionally has a stabilizing block projecting from the section ends which meet another section end, said stabilizing blocks fitting within receiving sockets at the ends of the meeting section.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 20 words

The hunting blind of claim 1 in which the roof portion of the covering material has an openable flap therein.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 20 words

The hunting blind of claim 1 in which the covering material includes a floor portion having an openable flap therein.

Annuity Stage	Window Opens	Payment Deadline	Surcharge Period Until	Estimated Fee	Status
3.5 Years (Year 4)	1981-01-09	1981-07-11	1982-01-10	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	1985-01-09	1985-07-11	1986-01-10	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	1989-01-09	1989-07-11	1990-01-10	$7700.00	Window Closed / Lapsed

Collapsible hunting blind

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