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US4171595A
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Inflatable hunting blind shelters
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-01-26
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Granted: 1979-10-23
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Expires: 1998-01-26
Abstract
Abstract An outdoor hunting blind shelter which is completely portable, all weather, and compact is an inflatable single unit hunting blind and a camper's restroom facility combined, furnishing features consisting of walls and roof which are supported by hollow, tube-type ribs forming a framework all of which are made of vinyl plastic. The hollow, vinyl plastic ribs are inflated with air through an air valve located in the foundation rib. The walls and roof are of thin plastic vinyl material joined to the ribs, and they feature an opening for entry and departure in one wall of the shelter. Windows for viewing and firing firearms are provided in the other walls. Support tie-off loops are located at each corner top and bottom of the shelter for extra support if needed. Restroom facilities include both shower and tub combinations.
Inventors
- 👤 Gordon W. Tucker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 12:06
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H15/00; E04H15/001; A; A47; A47K; A47K3/00; A47K3/28; A47K3/30; A47K3/32; A47K3/325; E04H15/20; E04H2015/201
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
An inflatable shelter for game hunters comprising, a plurality of hollow inflatable tubes interconnected to be fillable with air from a single inlet and spaced to form a supporting framework for a roof and sidewalls when inflated, a plurality of flexible weather-proof wall members secured to and supported by said tubes to form the roof and side walls of said shelter when inflated, one of said side walls having a slit opening therein for entry to the inflated shelter, one of said side walls having a gun hole therein comprising a circular center opening, narrow slot-like openings extending to either side thereof, and a valved opening to one of said tubes for introduction of compressed air thereto for inflating said shelter.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
An inflatable shelter for game hunters comprising, a plurality of hollow inflatable tubes interconnected to be fillable with air from a single inlet and spaced to form a supporting framework for a roof and sidewalls when inflated, a plurality of flexible weather-proof wall members secured to and supported by said tubes to form the roof and side walls of said shelter when inflated, one of said side walls having a slit opening therein for entry to the inflated shelter, one of said side walls having a gun hole therein comprising a circular center opening, narrow slot-like openings extending to either side thereof, and a valved opening to one of said tubes for introduction of compressed air thereto for inflating said shelter.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
An inflatable shelter according to claim 1 in which said tubes and said wall members are of thin flexible thermoplastic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
An inflatable shelter according to claim 2 in which said valved opening is a three-way valve providing for inflation by mouth, by needle valve, or by valve core.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
An inflatable shelter according to claim 2 in which a flexible cover flap is secured to one of said side walls to cover at least one of the side wall openings.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
An inflatable shelter according to claim 4 in which said flap covers said gun hole and said gun hole side wall includes straps for securing said gun hole flap in an open position above said gun hole.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
An inflatable shelter according to claim 1 in which said tubes include tying grommets secured thereon at the corners of said framework for tying the same to external places of support.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
69 words
An inflatable shelter according to claim 1 including a plurality of hollow inflatable tubes secured to and opening into one of said first named tubes and cooperating therewith to from a horizontal enclosure, a wall member secured to said last named tubes and cooperable therewith to form a shallow tub for containing water, and said last named tubes being inflatable with the tubes forming the framework of said shelter.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
An inflatable shelter according to claim 3 in which a flexible cover flap is secured to one of said sidewalls to cover at least one of the side wall openings.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
An inflatable shelter according to claim 8 in which said tubes include tying grommets secured thereon at the corners of said frame work for tying the same to external places of support.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
68 words
An inflatable shelter according to claim 9 including a plurality of hollow inflatable tubes secured to and opening into one of said first-named tubes and cooperating therewith to torm a horizontal enclosure, a wall member secured to said last named tubes and cooperable therewith to form a shallow tub for containing water, and said last named tubes being inflatable with the tubes forming the framework of said shelter.
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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) | 1982-10-22 | 1983-04-23 | 1983-10-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-10-22 | 1987-04-23 | 1987-10-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-10-22 | 1991-04-23 | 1991-10-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |