High visibility cover for camo hunting blind

Abstract

A high visibility cover adapted for use with a camouflage hunting blind that permits the blind to be easily visible to other hunters while at the same time not interfering with the use of the blind or the hunting technique of the occupant. More specifically, the high visibility cover is designed to universally and securely fit most sizes and shapes of hunting blinds.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit, under 35 U.S.C. Section 119(e), to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 775,172, filed Feb. 21, 2006, the entirety of which is expressly incorporated by reference herein.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]This invention is directed to an apparatus for improving the visibility of a camouflage ground hunting blind. More particularly, the present invention relates to a high visibility cover that provides a hunter using a camouflage hunting blind with a high degree of safety and convenience without interfering in any undesirable manner with hunting technique or the hunter's ability to engage in hunting activities.[0004]2. Related Art[0005]The success of most hunters in many types of hunting largely depends upon the ability of the hunter to blend with the environment. In addition to using a variety of natural objects, hunters have often turned to a variety of camouflage artic...

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Benefits of technology

"The invention provides a simple covering that can be used to improve the visibility of camouflage hunting blinds and reduce hunting accidents. The covering can fit over different sizes and shapes of blinds and can be drawn close to the blinds to minimize the overall size of the system. It is portable, easy to assemble and use with most camouflage blinds. The covering helps to reduce the risk of hunting-related accidents and improves the scent-mask and insulting effects of the blinds."

Problems solved by technology

Ground hunting blinds typically do not have any loose articles or fabric hanging from outside of the blind as such loose items can be moved by the wind, and frighten various game animals away.

As a result, there is a concern that the use of such blinds will eventually lead to an increase in hunting related accidents.

These patches, however, are often small and difficult for other hunters in the area to see.

As such, these measures are believed to be fairly ineffective in limiting the risk of hunting accidents.

Further, because many hunters already own a portable camouflage ground blind, many are hesitant to purchase another hunting blind incorporating such patches of visible material.

Such coverings are often referred to as “tent flies.” Tent flies have distinct drawbacks, however, with respect to improving the visibility of ground camouflage blinds to other hunters.

As such, tent flies primarily cover the roofs of tents and therefore may be difficult to see from a side view or the ground level.

Further, tent flies are typically not composed of a high visibility color.

As such, tent flies require much more ground space than the underlying tent and therefore are difficult to utilize in most hunting conditions.

Further, because tent flies are typically staked separately from the tent, tent flies often require significant time and assembly.

In addition, the canopy-like features of a tent fly tend to be moved by wind and that movement can frighten game animals.

The additional ventilation afforded by such tent flies is disadvantageous when hunting from a ground blind.

Additional air flow often results in additional movement that can spook game.

Further, human scent spooks many game animals.

Improved air flow around a ground blind may defeat many of the scent masking capabilities of a ground blind.

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