Portable outdoor enclosure having windows with one-way mirror effect

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-04-10
EASTMAN OUTDOORS
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[0017] Optionally, the flexible panel may be provided as part of a removable and replaceable m

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However, a problem arises because the hunting blind or shelter is an unnatural object, and its unusual shape and colors tend to make it stand out when viewed by wild game.
As a result, game generally avoids the blind or shelter, and the hunter's position is compromis

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[0034] A selected illustrative embodiment of an inventive portable outdoor enclosure according to the present invention will now be described, with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, in a fully assembled configuration thereof, a portable outdoor enclosure 10 according to the selected embodiment includes a flexible outer covering or shell 20, supported by a frame 70, and secured to a supportive substrate 5 using a plurality of anchor stakes 130.

[0035] The covering 20 is cooperatively supported by, and overlies the frame 70. The covering 20 provides an outer shell for the portable enclosure 10, and is formed of a flexible sheet material. In the illustrated embodiment, the flexible sheet material is a woven synthetic fabric to provide the durability, flexibility and strength required for use in harsh environmental conditions.

[0036] The covering 20 includes a plurality of interconnected sidewalls 22 and a roof 24. The sidewalls 22 are arranged in a lateral edge-to...

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Abstract

A collapsible and portable enclosure, for providing covering concealment to a user, includes one or more flexible plastic window panels which function as one-way mirrors during daylight hours. The enclosure includes a fabric cover having at least one side wall, and a support structure for supporting the fabric cover. The support structure may include a plurality of collapsible hub-and-strut assemblies. The fabric cover has at least one window opening formed through the side wall, and a flexible panel extending across the window opening. The flexible panel has a partially reflective exterior surface which partially reflects light and partially transmits light, allowing the flexible panel to effectively function as a one-way mirror. Optionally, the flexible panel may be removable and replaceable, allowing a hunter to shoot through the panel and to replace it later.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] The present application claims priority under 35 USC § 119 based on U.S. provisional application No. 60 / 844,141, filed on Sep. 12, 2006. The entire subject matter of this priority document is herein incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates to portable outdoor enclosures, such as hunting blinds. More particularly, the present invention relates to a portable outdoor enclosure having one or more windows, with a flexible panel serving as a one-way mirror in some or all of the windows. [0004] 2. Description of the Background Art [0005] When out in the field for moderate or long periods, hunters often spend time in hunting blinds to disguise themselves from game, and also to protect themselves from inclement weather. However, a problem arises because the hunting blind or shelter is an unnatural object, and its unusual shape and colors tend to make it stand out ...

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IPC IPC(8): E04H15/32
CPCE04H15/44E04H15/001
Inventor EASTMAN, ROBERT II
Owner EASTMAN OUTDOORS
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