Air flow control blind
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hunting blinds do not effectively control human scent, which can alert animals and reduce the chances of a successful hunt.
Innovation Solution
The development of air flow control blinds with directional vents and oxidant generators that treat air exiting the blind to remove human scents, while preventing excessive oxidants from entering the blind.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If natural scents are used to mask human scent, then human scent is partially covered, but human scent is not eliminated and animals may still detect it
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs oxidant generators that produce strong oxidizing agents (such as ozone) to chemically break down human scent molecules. This accelerated oxidation process completely eliminates human scent compounds rather than merely masking them, providing reliable scent control that prevents animal detection.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If air flow is not controlled through the blind, then human scent accumulates inside, but without controlled air flow, oxidants cannot effectively treat and remove the scent
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs passive air flow control mechanisms that utilize natural convection and pressure differentials created by the oxidant generators themselves to drive air flow through the blind. This self-service approach eliminates the need for complex active ventilation systems with motors and controls, while still achieving effective air exchange and scent removal.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution effectively reduces human scent emission from hunting blinds, enhancing the hunter's chances of remaining undetected by animals, while ensuring safe exposure levels to oxidants.
Implementation Method 1
at least one oxidant generator disposed in the at least one oxidant generator mount
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments disclosed herein relate to air flow control blinds or tents useful for controlling scents emitted therefrom. The air flow control blinds can include walls, a roof, windows in the walls, and at least one directional vent disposed on the walls, where the at least one directional vent includes an inlet on the inner surface of the blind and an outlet fluidly connected to the inlet, the outlet facing downward on the outer surface of the blind to direct fluids flowing therethrough towards the ground. The air flow control blinds may include one or more roof vents adjacent to the walls on the roof. The air flow control blind includes at least one oxidant generator mount on one or more of the roof or the walls to mount an oxidant generator thereon. Blind systems can include a portable oxidant generator positioned in the blind.