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US4110941A
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Instant open goose and duck pit cover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-03-14
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Granted: 1978-09-05
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Expires: 1997-03-14
Abstract
Abstract A mechanically built cover for an underground pit which accommodates one or more hunters, and gives maximum freedom of movement and firearm safety. It is preferably used by duck and goose hunters. The cover is built for instant opening, allowing time for the hunters to get their birds within shooting range. This cover will cut down on injured birds which leave the area to die. A designed safety feature of this pit cover is that one man can pull the cord which opens the cover instantly allowing other hunters in the pit to have complete control of their firearms. The pit cover may be camouflaged with whatever is in the hunting area such as corn stalks or any other natural foliages.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert K. Scott
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 17:54
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H15/00; E04H15/001; E04H1/00; E04H1/12; E04H1/1205; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/919
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A hunting blind which is adapted to be placed over a pit or other enclosure to camouflage the presence of one or more hunters, said hunting blind comprising: a. a mounting means adapted to be supported on the earth surface and made of light weight tubing, b. a pair of cover panels made of light weight tubing and laced with smooth strand wire adapted to receive camouflage material as required, said panels being slidably disposed on said mounting means, c. a tension spring means comprising at least two spring elements, each spring element secured between one of said cover panels and said mounting means and biasing the cover panels to slide away from each other on the mounting means, and d. a release mechanism holding said panels together in the closed position, whereby upon activation of the release mechanism the pair of cover panels will slide away from each other automatically under the influence of said tension spring means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A hunting blind which is adapted to be placed over a pit or other enclosure to camouflage the presence of one or more hunters, said hunting blind comprising: a. a mounting means adapted to be supported on the earth surface and made of light weight tubing, b. a pair of cover panels made of light weight tubing and laced with smooth strand wire adapted to receive camouflage material as required, said panels being slidably disposed on said mounting means, c. a tension spring means comprising at least two spring elements, each spring element secured between one of said cover panels and said mounting means and biasing the cover panels to slide away from each other on the mounting means, and d. a release mechanism holding said panels together in the closed position, whereby upon activation of the release mechanism the pair of cover panels will slide away from each other automatically under the influence of said tension spring means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The invention as described in claim 1 wherein said release mechanism comprises a hook latch secured to one of said panels and operable to temporarily engage in a confining relationship the other of said panels.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The invention as described in claim 2 further comprising a pull cord attached to said hook latch and operable to release said hook latch to open said cover panels.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention as described in claim 1 wherein said mounting means comprises a pair of guide rails, horizontally disposed adjacent the terminal ends of said cover panels.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention as described in claim 4 wherein said guide rails each contain earth attachment means adjacent their respective terminal ends.
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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) | 1981-09-04 | 1982-03-06 | 1982-09-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-09-04 | 1986-03-06 | 1986-09-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-09-04 | 1990-03-06 | 1990-09-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |