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11 Problems Listed In Jay-Z's 99 Problems, Ranked By Severity
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I was listening to "99 Problems" by Jay-Z today... you know, because I'm hardcore, but seven years behind... and, in the middle of the verse where he tells a long story about outsmarting a cop who pulled him over, it dawned on me. For a song called "99 Problems", he really doesn't detail very many of those problems.
So I deconstructed the lyrics like a "Top Chef" contestant deconstructing a quiche (here's some sauteed spinach with a piece of gouda sticking out of it and a cube of dough). And, as luck would have it, I dug out exactly 11 problems listed in the song.
And no, I didn't count him saying "I ain't passed the bar" as a problem, as I am assuming this was a hypothetical and Jay-Z didn't actually graduate from law school in the early '90s then fail the bar.
And here they are, ranked from most severe to least severe.
That man sure does have a lot of beef.
"Foes that wanna make sure my casket's closed."
This is clearly the biggest problem he's facing.
Jay-Z is a beef magnet.
He's like the opposite of a Clara Peller sandwich. Jay-Z's had many highly publicized beefs over the years -- Nas, Mobb Deep, The Game, Beanie Segel, 50 Cent, MC Hammer, Noel Gallagher from Oasis, 2Pac. Yes, I still consider 2Pac as a threat to Jay-Z, and he should too. If Jay-Z's ever doing pottery and feels like there's another set of arms wrapped around his.
Having to strong arm a ho and then "get[ting] trapped in the kit kat again, back through the system with the riff raff again."
According to the Internet, "kit kat" in this case is slang for a police car. I'm not sure how they get that out of "kit kat"; sometimes when I hear slang terms like that, I'm like, "Give me a break."
As for why this ranks so high? Jay-Z's living the hundred-millionaire's life now. He doesn't want to end up getting arrested and thrown in a police car. And then, on top of that, to have to go into jail and be surrounded by commoners. The horror! I mean, how many other guys in that jail are banging a former member of Destiny's Child?
It can't be more than five or six.
"D.A. tryin' to give a n***a [the] shaft again, half-a-mil for bail 'cause [he's] African."
I think he can make the $500,000 bail, but that's still a lot of money to put together quickly,
what with daily ATM limits and all
. And this problem ranks high because the D.A. really
have it in for someone this famous. If they were willing to plant evidence and set up OJ, they'd definitely be willing to do the same to Jay-Z.
A few years after this song, these photos were taken when Jay-Z had a fight with a paparazzi.
"Paparazzis with the[ir] cameras, snappin' [photos of him]."
This is definitely a problem.
Prophetic of him to recognize it in 2004
, back before the celebrity gossip blog explosion. Just imagine how he'd feel about the paparazzi if they ever captured a photo of him having a nip slip. Or one where his belly's pushed out a little and they all speculate he's pregnant.
"Rap critics that say he's 'money-cash-hoes' -- [he's] from the hood, stupid, what kind of facts are those?"
I think critics are justified to criticize someone whose rap
features a making money:misogyny:actual content ratio of 2:1:0
. It's like criticizing that Lil' Wayne and his old crew were called Cash Money Millionaires. That's an astounding redundancy rate. It's like a Japanese game show loading up words like "super happy terrific very good" without actually revealing that it's a game show where people throw scorpions at each other's penises.
"Fiends on the floor, scratchin' again."
I put this one right in the middle of the list because
I honestly have no idea what the hell it means
. So I can't speak to the severity.
People not "understand[ing] the intelligence that Jay-Z has."
It's always so frustrating when people underestimate your intelligence.
He's worth somewhere between $150 and $500 million AND kept his street cred after putting out a song where he samples "Hard Knock Life" from "Annie".
When he raps about getting brains, there's a more-than-usual chance that he's actually talking about knowledge.
Um... a quick Google Image search shows that he's not
opposed to doing magazine covers.
"Rap mags tryin' to use [his] black ass, so advertisers can give 'em more cash for ads."
I'm not exactly sure why he's so bent out of shape about this. The magazine business is very simple.
You pose for the cover, get publicity, feel like a big shot
-- we sell the issue and take in advertising revenue. And then go out of business anyway.
"Radio, if I don't play they show, they don't play my hits."
This problem gets pushed down because I don't think it's credible. I know the radio stations all love their concerts ("Come out to 98.3 The Pig's Oinkfest '02") but I can't see them outweighing the value of playing a artist's music.
It's almost like Jay-Z is grasping at straws to try to get to 99 problems.
(And I can sympathize. When I'm writing on this website, sometimes it takes a lot of finessing to get to 11. If I was trying to do nine times that, I'd never get done. All of my lists would be, like, "99 Best Numbers Between One and 100." And 71 would totally get the shaft.)
Feeling bad for you, son, because "you're having girl problems."
All of the problems enumerated above are ones that externally effect Jay.
This problem deals with an empathetic struggle festering within him.
Hard to really believe he's sweating it too much.
Getting pulled over for "doing fifty-five in a fifty-fo."
This problem ranks the lowest
because Jay-Z was able to find an elusive 54-mile-per-hour speed limit zone
. Suggesting to me he's living in a
mythical place
like Shangri-La or Parts Unknown. And when you live in a secret utopia, troubles tend to melt like lemon drops.
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kim: peanut hit the milestone of successfully completing one full year on the planet. the only caveat is that since she's a rescue pup, today may not actually be her birthday, but rather the best guess of the vet who first examined her. however, we will celebrate it as such.
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Anglo-Saxons of England. It was given to one who worked as a person who worked in iron. The surname Innmonger originally derived from the Old English components iren and mangere which signified the profession of ironmonger.
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Parliament would move to the Devonport naval base if a catastrophic earthquake hit Wellington, a draft report reveals.
Civil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye yesterday released a Cabinet paper and draft plan for the temporary relocation of Parliament to Auckland after a devastating quake.
"The draft arrangements cover a worst-case scenario where the impact of a major earthquake is so severe that Parliament and executive government could not function effectively in Wellington," she said.
The Wellington fault line runs under the central city and could generate quakes of magnitude 8 or larger.
The paper said a severe quake was likely to cut off Wellington's road and rail access for three months, wipe out power, water and sewerage networks for several months, make telecommunications unusable, and severely affect food and housing supply.
Parliament must by law sit within seven days of a national disaster.
The Cabinet has already agreed that the best place for a temporary parliament is Auckland, because several government departments are based there and because of its accommodation capacity.
The paper outlines plans to transport 164 people to Auckland - the Governor-General and family, MPs, ministerial staff and support staff.
But if required, government could operate with a skeleton staff. The minimum attendance required for Parliament to sit was the Speaker, a minister, and the Clerk of the House.
"This relocation would allow the Government to continue to govern effectively, while mobilising national and international support for Wellington," Ms Kaye said.
"The Government must also govern the rest of the country, and in a worst case scenario this may not be possible from Wellington if access was difficult, and communications and facilities were limited."
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This application is a continuation-in-part of, and claims priority based on, U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/155,398, filed Jun. 16, 2005, entitled "MODULAR SYSTEM FOR CONCEALMENT AND SHELTER". The parent application claims priority based on, U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/045,736, filed Jan. 28, 2005, entitled "LIGHTWEIGHT PORTABLE CONCEALMENT MEANS AND METHODS". The grandparent application claims priority based U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/161,986, filed Jun. 4, 2002. This application, as well as its parent, grandparent, and great-grandparent, claim priority under 35 U.S.C. �199(e) of U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 60/295,956, filed Jun. 4, 2001, entitled "LIGHTWEIGHT PORTABLE CONCEALMENT MEANS AND METHODS". Applications 60/295,956, Ser. Nos. 10/161,986, 11/045,736, and 11/155,398 are hereby included by reference.
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to lightweight portable concealment and shelter systems and methods.
2. Description of Prior Art
There is often a need to conceal oneself when researching wildlife, hunting, camping, working on construction projects, or working in the outdoors. Wildlife researchers conceal themselves so that they can film and study wildlife without disturbing the behavior of the animals. Hunters often conceal themselves in various hunting blinds to avoid being detected by their prey. Campers often conceal themselves to bathe, change clothes, and perform other personal or hygiene activities. Construction workers, military, law enforcement, and others who work in the outdoors also have similar needs for concealment. Various methods have been employed to accomplish these tasks.
In the past, quite complex, heavy structures have been built or constructed for concealment. Hunters have built permanent hunting blinds. Portable huts, shower stalls, dressing shelters, tents, canopies, and complex tree blind structures have been carried into the great outdoors.
The parent application provided a list of patents relating to this field of invention. The discussion of these prior art references is included by reference.
The use of such devices has several disadvantages such as being heavy, bulky, noisy, expensive, and complicated to assemble or use. Most of these devices have only a single use with poor performance. There is a need for a simple, lightweight, compact, portable, multi-use means of concealment.
To avoid being detected by their scent, hunters and other wildlife observers climb trees using tree steps and then remain for hours in a tree stand watching and waiting for animals to pass by. However, a person in a tree stand makes a silhouette against the sky or background and is exposed to a 360 degree view. Animals can easily detect the human silhouette or movement. Further, if the person or equipment makes a noise the animal will know where to look. There is a need for a device that eliminates the silhouette.
Complicated equipment or procedures create a situation where a person may drop equipment or, even worse, fall from the tree stand. Most of the existing devices block the view or mobility of the person.
Metal objects screwed into trees are sometimes forgotten and become over grown by the tree. Later when the lumber is harvested and cut, the saw strikes the metal object and can cause severe damage. Some states have banned the use of metal tree screws or spikes. Any device used for attaching to trees in the forest needs an embodiment that attaches to the outside of the tree and can be easily removed.
The following ground blinds are known in the art:
There are a number of very old patents relating to curtain support brackets. These are associated with hanging curtains inside a building on a wall and fail to anticipate many novel features of the present invention.
It is also desirable to have a blind that can provide shelter from the elements. Light weight portable tents with nylon shells, rain flies, and external fiberglass poles are well known, but there have not been major innovations in basic structure and configuration of such tents in the last two decades. Each tent comes with a predetermined number of parts and is limited to a single configuration.
What is needed is a modular system of components that could be used to construct a wide variety of outdoor blinds and shelters. With such a modular system, the same components could be used to create tree blinds, ground blinds, waterfowl blinds, blinds attached to vessels and vehicles, and various shelters.
Accordingly, it is an objective of the present invention to provide an easy to use, universal, simple, lightweight, compact, portable, quiet, multi-use modular system for concealment and shelter.
Accordingly, beside the objects and advantages described above, some additional objects and advantages of the present invention are:
In the drawings, closely related figures have the same number but different alphabetic suffixes.
100 attaching pivoting support
100 (a) first support
100 (b) second support
100 (c) third support
100 (d) fourth support
101 (b) 3-legged alternate support
101 (c) 4-legged alternate support
101 alternate support
102 threaded support
104 threaded connector
106 shaft
107 segmented shaft
108 telescoping shaft
109 threaded segmented shaft
110 plate
112 plate connection
114 plate sleeve
120 drilled support
122 drilled receiving shaft
124 fastener
126 (a) cord
126 (b) cord attachment or knot
126 elastic cord
130 attaching structure
140 bend
150 first leg
160 second leg
170 end-cap
180 horizontal structure
190 third leg
191 threaded third leg
192 alternate second leg
193 fourth leg
194 dimpled connector
194 (a) spirally dimpled connector
194 (b) parallel dimpled connector
194 (c) partial dimpled connector
194 (d) enhanced dimpled connector
194 (e) alternate dimpled connector
194 (f) slot attaching dimpled connector
194 dimpled connector
195 (a-r) dimple
195 (s) midpoint dimple
196 pin
197 (a-c) retaining dipple
198 (a-b) deeper dimple
199 shaft segment
200 attaching belt
210 strap
220 tension means
230 attaching fastener
240 threaded receptor
300 curtain
301 curtain with shoot-through panel
302 anchored curtain
304 draw-curtain
306 enhanced draw-curtain
307 (a-d) alternate curtain
308 window cover
309 windowed curtain
310 anchor point
312 edge hem
314 interior hem
316 grommet group
318 support hem
319 alternate support hem
320 see-through
322 window
324 window grommet
340 tie
350 slit
352 slit cord
354 side grommet
356 pull loop
360 cord cutout
362 drawstring clip
364 drawstring
365 drawstring knot
366 drawstring fastener
367 (a-d) reinforced holes
368 grommet
369 grommet reinforcement
370 first anchor point
380 second anchor point
390 third anchor point
395 (a-c) hem segment
400 operator
410 path
510 hem reinforcement
520 fastening strap
530 hook and loop fastener
600 T-shaped support
605 cross bar
610 first ring end
620 second ring end
630 ring
640 curtain opening
700 straight connector
710 angled connector
720 reinforced angled connector
730 connector reinforcement
740 support with angled connector
750 shaft with angled connector
760 (a-e) connected shaft
770 connector insert
780 top rail
782 bottom rail
784 rail ring
790 flexible connector
800 double support ring
810 segmented ring
820 curtained ring
900 supporting cord
902 knot
910 hoop
915 overhead structure
920 eye fastener
925 knotted connector
926 knotted connection
930 connector with eye loop
935 eye loop
940 second cord
1010 first example
1020 second example
1025 friction pivot joint
1030 third example
1040 fourth example
1050 fifth example
1060 sixth example
1070 inserting end (male)
1072 receiving end (female)
1074 machined end
1075 cord retainer
1076 threaded connector
1077 connector threads
1082 2-legged threaded support
1084 obtuse threaded support
1086 angled threaded connector
1088 bolt
1090 thinner shaft inserting end
1091 thinner shaft receiving end
1092 thinner shaft (more flexible segment)
1094 (a-f) locking slot
1094 (d) three-notched locking slot
1096 slot mark
1099 alternate shaft segment
1100 strap hole
1110 attaching material
1120 attaching hole
1130 tooth
1150 stopper
1210 top window fastener
1212 (a) left window fastener
1212 (b) right window fastener
1212 (c) door fastener
1214 bottom left window fastener
1216 bottom right window fastener
1218 (a) top left section
1218 (b) top right section
1220 triangle section
1230 (a) left section
1230 (b) right section
1240 cover hole
1250 (a-d) quarter section
1251 first opening fastener
1252 second opening fastener
1253 third opening fastener
1254 fourth opening fastener
1256 (a-c) fastening point
1300 case
1310 belt loop
1320 stake
1400 alternate cap
1402 tip
1404 rim
1410 intersection clip
1412 (a-d) clip member
1420 4-way receiving end connector
1500 (a-b) cover shafts
1500 segmented cover shaft
1510 alternate cover shaft
1510 (a) top cover shaft
1510 (b) bottom cover shaft
1511 cover shaft intersection
1520 (a-f) cover shaft segment
1530 shelter frame
1532 shelter cord
1540 cover
1542 (a-d) cover panels
1544 cover seam
1546 cover roll
1547 second flap
1548 third flap
1550 rain fly
1551 alternate fly boundary
1552 fly material
1553 pocket seam attachment
1554 fly cord
1556 fly fastener
1558 fly pocket
1559 rain fly shaft
1560 tarp (removable floor)
1562 first side
1563 tarp corner
1564 corner fold
1565 second side
1566 (a-b) corner grommets
1566 (c-e) side grommets
1566 firm grommet (or eyelet)
1566 (f-i) skirt grommets
1568 tarp material
1570 top flap
1571 top attachment
1572 (a) first flap
1572 (b) fourth flap
1572 (c) door flap
1573 bottom attachment
1574 (a-b) bow string attachment
1576 slip knot
1577 attaching clip
1578 (a-d) quarter section flaps
1579 clip eye
1580 window section loop
1582 window section attachment (hook or tie)
1582 (b) loop clasp
1590 star window layout
1591 star window with door
1592 rain flap configuration
1594 four-fastener star window
1596 five-fastener star window
1598 connected ties
1600 covered blind/shelter
1601 2-walled covered blind/shelter
1602 opening
1603 cylindrical arched roof
1604 cylindrical arched roof unit
1604 (a) cylindrical arch exterior
1604 (b) arch with ceiling shaft
1604 (c) staked arches
1605 basic module
1606 vessel
1607 (a-b) pyramid unit
1608 bow arch
1610 window fastener
1612 cover window
1620 pyramid cover
1621 pyramid cap
1622 corner loop
1626 bow cord
1630 alternate cover
1631 cover cap
1632 (a-d) overhead window
1633 (a-b) zipper
1634 door
1636 door fastener
1638 lower window
1640 extended configuration
1641 line of sight (trajectory)
1642 shoot-through panel
1643 extended configuration with star windows
1644 (a) one-man alternate structure
1644 (b) two-man alternate structure
1645 hay roll cover
1650 rain fly configuration
1651 ridge
1652 fly loop
1654 cover shaft pocket
1655 3-sided attachment
1656 grommetted pocket
1657 pocket seam
1658 pocket grommet
1659 pocket attachment
1660 cover with windows
1661 alternate cover with windows
1662 overhead window fastener
1664 zipper start
1665 pocket seam
1666 zipper end
1670 cover bag attachment
1667 cover bag closure
1668 cover bag
1669 smaller compartment
1672 window roll
1680 channelled plug
1681 alternate plug
1682 plug hole
1683 skirt fastener
1684 strap attachment
1685 reinforced strap hole
1686 strap
1687 eyelet top
1688 eyelet bottom
1689 reinforcement
1690 2-receptor shaft
1691 pyramid cover shaft
1692 extended pyramid shaft
1695 cover bottom arc
1700 tree fly
1703 curtain fly
1710 alternate tree fly
1712 alternate fly material
1720 ground shield
1730 3-shafted shield
1732 3-shafted fly material
1734 side shafts
1736 fly tiedown
1740 receiving-to-receiving connector
1750 6-way receiving end connector
1752 3-way receiving end connector
1760 inserting-to-inserting connector
1762 slotted connector
1770 hinged connector
1772 (a-b) threaded leg
1774 hinge
1780 umbrella
1782 end piece
1800 adjustable bracket
1810 (a-d) bracket leg
1812 bracket leg threads
1814 bracket leg base
1816 bracket leg opening
1820 quick release
1840 (a-d) thicker based leg
1842 thicker base
1844 adjustable bracket bolt
1846 lower nut
1848 upper nut
1850 rectangular fly material
1851 fan fly material
1852 moving shield
1852 (b) umbrella shield
1853 equipment attachment
1854 hand held equipment
1858 batten
1860 shoot-through section
1860 (b) shoot-through umbrella section
1862 wider umbrella section
1910 guyline module
1911 guyline shaft
1912 (a-d) guyline
1914 guyline base
1915 washer hole
1916 guyline capital
1917 guyline washer
1918 fixed capital
1919 (a-d) guyline slot
1920 blackout panel
1922 see-through panel
1930 retractable guyline
1932 coil attachment
9134 guyline coil
1936 guyline hook
1938 guylinelock
1940 (a-e) scent cover
1942 (a-e) scent flaps
1944 tall grass
1950 scent chimney
1952 chimney attachment
1954 chimney opening
1956 chimney cover
1958 chimney skirt
2010 skirt
2020 horizontal guyline
2030 horizontally sliding panel
2032 vertical slit
2040 skirt door hook
2042 skirt door flap
2050 skirt door
2060 door shaft
2100 hinged inserting end
2102 hinge pin
2104 tenon
2106 threaded hinge leg
2108 second hinge leg
2120 doubly hinged inserting connector
2122 middle hinge leg
2124 raised ring
2130 beveled hinged inserting end
2132 side face
2134 beveled face
2140 shoot-through window
2142 (a-b) lower fastening points
2144 (a-g) shoot-through fastening points
2150 shoot-through configuration
2152 (a-b) lower receiving points
2154 (a-g) shoot-through receiving points
2200 base block
2202 block
2204 embedded dimpled connector
2210 receiving base
2212 base plate
2214 base receiving end
2220 inserting base
2224 base inserting end
2230 threaded stake
2231 sharpened shaft with slot
2232 stake with tab
2233 stake with disc
2235 unthreaded arm
2236 threaded arm
2237 tab
2238 cord hole
2239 disc
2240 sharpened shaft
2242 clip with hook
2244 clip hook
2246 clip with tab
2250 inserting pin
2252 stake with hook
2310 fold
2312 (a-e) expansion panels
2314 (a-f) lace holes
2316 lace
cord—a flexible, and possibly elastic, filament including but not limited to a fiber, thread, string, rope, twine, wire, cable, yarn, thong, tendon, or line.
curtain—a concealing or protecting sheet of material.
grommet—a flexible loop that serves as a fastening, support, or reinforcement or an eyelet of firm material to strengthen or protect an opening or to insulate or protect something passed through it.
eyelet—a typically metal or plastic reinforcement for a hole.
shaft—a supporting member in construction including but not limited to any solid or hollow, round or rectangular bar, beam, pole, rod, spar, or tube composed of wood, plastic, metal, or composite material.
The present invention comprises an easy to use, simple, lightweight, compact, portable modular system for concealment and shelter and methods for its construction and use. The main components of a basic module are various novel supports and a curtain. The support attaches to a structure and pivots at the attachment. Other modules include novel covers with cover shafts, a removable floor, a rain fly, and various novel flies and shields. The modules can be combined to form various tree blinds, ground blinds, waterfowl blinds, blinds attached to vessels or vehicles, and various shelters. The system uses novel shaft segments that can be attached in various configurations and then broken down without detaching the attachments. The present invention encompasses various embodiments of the attaching pivoting support as well as various embodiments of curtains with various features. A method of the present invention allows for 360 degree concealment. In addition to a method of being fully enclosed, a method of the present invention is based on the concept of "hiding in front" of a similar pattern.
The angle of the bend 140 is shown as a 90 degree angle; however, good results have also been obtained by using an obtuse angle. An obtuse angle still provides a leveraged force but is less likely to cause the second leg 160 to be blocked by tree branches or other obstructions.
In this exemplary embodiment, a portion of the threaded portion of the first leg 150 is cylindrical, not tapered, so that once attached to the attaching structure 130, the second leg 160 can be rotated up and down around the first leg 150 without losing frictional force necessary to hold the attaching pivoting support 100 in the position the operator leaves it (as will be explained below).
The attaching pivoting support 100 can be constructed of a single shaft. However, depending on construction materials, a lighter embodiment can be constructed by combining various components. This invention anticipates that any combination of parts can be used to make the attaching pivoting support 100 with equivalent structural features and functions. Examples of some embodiments are shown in
Good results have also been obtained by attaching the threaded connector 104 to the shaft 106 as shown in
The threads of the leg (e.g. 150 or 192) first engage the first dimple 195 a, then the second dimple 195 b, then the third dimple 195 c.
A novel feature of the system of the present invention is that a dimpled connector 194 can receive either a left or right handed thread on an inserting end 1070, or even a shaft with a locking slot 1094 as will be explained below in reference to
Good attachment results have been obtained by gluing or crimping the aluminum tube to the fiberglass. Gluing the aluminum tube to the fiberglass creates a weld that distributes the force more evenly across the fiberglass shaft; this reduces the breakdown of the fiberglass that can shatter or fray when the forces are applied to a smaller area.
The cord retainer 1075 can be made by cutting a relatively thin slice of a solid cylinder and drilling a hole to pass cord 126 a. Once the cord 126 a is passed through the hole, a knot 126 b can be tied in the cord 126 a. The cord retainer 1075 could be made with a short segment of hollow fiberglass; however, better results have been found by making the cord retainer from plastic, such as polyoxymethylene or acetal. While the hole can be drilled in the center, as shown here, to avoid having a sharp screw point damage the knot 126 b, the hole can be advantageously drilled off center as will be shown later in
Alternatively, in a currently preferred embodiment of the dimpled connector 194, only one dimple, 195 a is needed to make the attachment with the threaded leg and a second dimple which is not a deeper dimple 198, such as 195 b, is placed at a position that is not at an distance that is a multiple of the distance between the threads (e.g. between the location of 195 b and 195 c). When the teeth reach the second irregularly placed dimple (e.g. 195 b), the threads will bind, thus the second irregularly placed dimple will stop the point of the leg from being inserted beyond the irregularly palced dimple where the point could damage the cord attachment or knot 126 b. For example, this currently preferred embodiment of a dimpled connector is made by placing one dimple 195 a � inch from the end of a connector 700 and a second irregularly placed dimple 195 b about � inch from the end, while using seven threads per inch.
The alternate supports 101 b and 101 c are interchangeable because of the common threading and can be used to comprise a number of modules in the modular system for concealment and shelter of the present invention. Any of the 3 or 4 legs can be attached to a dimpled connector 194 or to an attaching structure 130. Preferably, the third leg 190 is longer and is inserted into the ground. Force can be applied to the first leg 150 (or the fourth leg 193) to facilitate ground insertion and removal. Once inserted into the ground, the alternate support 101 provides a solid anchor for various modules that will be discussed below.
In the currently preferred embodiment, each shaft segment 199 is 15.5 inches (or about 39.5 cm) in length (also known as a "half stick"). The standard full size of the shaft 106 of a support 100 is about 31 inches (or 79 cm) which can be made by using two half sticks. Other components, such as 2-receptor shaft 1690 (
As shown in
The receiving end 1072 as shown in
As shown in
Because the receiving end 1072 of the connectors of the currently preferred embodiment of the modular system of the present invention is a dimpled connector 194, rather than a threaded connector 104, the inserting ends 1070 do not necessary need to have connector threads 1077. Instead the shaft 106 can have a locking slot 1094 through which the receiving dimple 195 is passed. As shown in
The locking slot 1094 can be used to temporarily secure the connection of a shaft 106 to a dimpled connector 194f which otherwise would be held together only by the force of the cord 126 a. In one embodiment of the modular system of the present invention the shaft segments 199 with cords 126 attaching the receiving 1070 and receiving 1072 ends to the shaft 106 as shown in
The alternate shaft segment 1099 shown in
In one normal use, the second leg 160 is extended generally horizontally. In this simplest embodiment of the present invention, the operator could drape a sheet, coat, poncho, garbage bag, tarp, or other available material over the attaching pivoting support 100 to form a means of concealment.
A slit 350 can optionally be placed in the curtain 300 to allow the person to peek through the curtain 300 without lowering the attaching pivoting support 100.
Regardless of the position, the shaft 106 or second leg 160 of the attaching pivoting support 100 provides tension on the curtain 300 to hold it tight in the wind to avoid noise and movement.
In this exemplary embodiment, in addition to the reinforced holes 367 near the edge hem, there are reinforced holes 367 placed in the interior hem 314 of the curtain 300. When the drawstring fastener 366 is attached to one of the interior reinforced holes 367 a sideways (lateral) force is added to the force that draws up the bottom of the curtain 300. This sideways force can be used to change the shape of the curtain. The sideways force can be used to secure the curtain 300 around an object such as a tree or the base of the tree stand. The shape of curtain 300 can be changed while maintaining a taut curtain 300 that will not flutter in the wind.
The alternate support hem 319 contains reinforced holes 367 a through 367 d. The reinforced holes 367 shown throughout this curtain are an embodiment of the grommet 368. The reinforced holes 367 can be formed as conventional button holes where during sewing the button hole pattern can be made in the fabric and later cut. In this embodiment, the manufacturer of alternate curtain 307 requires fewer parts and tools than, for example, the use of metal grommets.
The means of concealment quickly and quietly can be lowered as shown by an angular path 410. This allows the operator 400 to look over the curtain 300 or to shoot an arrow or fire a gun behind them without being obstructed by the means of concealment. After firing the user can quickly and quietly return the curtain 300 into its normal position as shown.
As explained earlier, one objective and advantage of the present invention is maintaining the frictional force of the first leg 150 with the attaching structure 130. This frictional force holds the attaching pivoting support 100 in place when not being moved by the operator 400. The operator 400 can also angularly raise the support 100 so that the operator's head is also concealed by curtain 300.
As explained earlier, the person makes a silhouette against the background and is observable from 360 degrees. In the method of present invention, first, the operator 400 attaches the attaching pivoting support 100 to the attaching structure 130 (in this example a tree). Next the operator 400 hides in front of the curtain 300. This novel approach revolutionizes wildlife observation as explained in the parent application.
As explained earlier, an objective and advantage of the present invention is maintaining the frictional force. Either first leg 150 or alternate second leg 192 can be used to attach to the attaching structure 130.
Three or more curtains could be used to form a fully enclosed blind.
This embodiment shows joining alternate curtains 307. The first alternate curtain 307 a and the second alternate curtain 307 b are joined by passing the shaft (106, 109, 760, or 1099) through the alternate support hem 319 of each curtain. At each of the reinforced holes 367 a through 367 d, the rod passes out of the hem of one curtain and into the hem of the other curtain. For example, the shaft would enter through 307 a and then into the hem of curtain 307 b at reinforced hole 367 d. It would exit 307 b at 367 c and at that point enter 307 a's hem at 367 b. It would continue along the alternate support hem 319 where it would exit 307 a at 367 c and reenter 307 b at 367 b where it would continue through the hem 319 of 307 b until is exited at 367 a and would finally pass through the final reinforced hole 367 d of 307 a. At that point, both alternate curtains 307 would be secured by the tip 1402 of the inserting end 1070 of the shaft. The advantage of this arrangement is that it forms a tight connection that prevents light and wind from passing between the two curtains. This novel alternate support hem 319 also has the advantage of being easy to secure over a shaft by itself or interwoven as described above.
Alternatively, the shaft (e.g. 106 or 109) passes through and supports a portion of the cover 1540 (see
It is anticipated by the present invention that various components will be made from multiple shafts connected permanently or temporarily by various connectors.
Good results have been obtained by making these connectors with aluminum alloy tubes or plastic.
This method of construction has other advantages over conventional tents and blinds because the frame 1530 is secured firmly to the ground. A single operator can easily insert each support 100 into the ground and then attach each cover shaft 1500, one at a time, without the conventional difficulty of trying to thread the shafts through the tent or blind material. Also because the structure is secured firmly to the ground it will not move in the wind or slide down steep terrain. The supports 100 can be quickly setup and used independently with curtains 307 as shown in
In the currently preferred embodiment, each shaft segment 199 (as shown in
A novel feature of the present invention is that the cover 1540 can used to cover the shelter frame 1530 including any curtains 307 that are already attached to the shelter frame 1530 (see the transition from
Another novel feature of the present invention is that the cover 1540 can be rolled up or lifted as desired because the cover is not integral to the structure of the shelter, namely the frame 1530 can stand and generally hold its shape on its own.
The present invention anticipates that a number of substantially similar pivoting support structures will be constructed of with any number of supports, shafts, and connectors including those shown in the parent application.
Good results have been found making the attaching fastener 230 of metal and the attaching material 1110 of a high polymer plastic, the type of plastic being known in the art.
A free leg can be used to hang equipment such as a bow, quiver or water bottle.
The desired tightening works with this novel arrangement and technique because the alternate supports 101 hold the lower end of each cover shaft (1500 or 1510) securely in the corner of the cover 1540 and the bow cord 1626 bends a portion of the cover shaft cause the outward force on each corner.
In yet another embodiment (not shown), a straight connector with an eye loop 930 could be placed in the shaft (for example, between 1520 a and 1520 b, and between 1520 c and 1520 d, respectively, in the segmented cover shaft 1500, as shown in
In the afternoon, the users see storm clouds start to gather. Using the concealment of the two curtain blind, the users place the fourth support 100 d as shown in the rear of
The above illustrative example shows the flexibility of the modular system of the present invention. The same components are first used as two tree blinds, then used for a series of ground blinds with increasing concealment. It is not necessary to deploy the entire fully enclosed shelter to have initial concealment. A one or two curtain ground blind is used first. The simpler shelter is easily moved until the right location is determined. Then, based on need for greater concealment or shelter from the elements, more complex modules are deployed.
First, as shown in
Second, as shown in
Third, using the initial concealment of the four-sided ground blind, the users attach the cover shafts (1500 or 1510) to supports in opposite corners. For example, as shown in
Fourth, when the users want to increase their concealment or shelter, the cover top is closed over the top of the cover shafts (e.g. 1510 a and 1510 b), as shown in
Returning to the second example of our users, fifth, the users unzip the top window fastener 1210 on opposite sides of the cover and unzip at least partially the other fasteners in the star window layout (1590), resulting in the cover configuration shown in
Alternatively, the users could open the top and keep the left and right sections (1230 a and 1230 b), the triangle section 1220, and the cover window 1612 closed (similar to the configuration shown in
This second illustrative example shows additional flexibility and benefits of the modular system of the present invention.
The structures shown in
In the currently preferred embodiment, each opening fastener (1251-1254) is implemented as a zipper that completely opens to allow the cover 1540 to separate into four separate parts, i.e. quarter sections 1250 a, 1250 b, 1250 c, and 1250 d. For example the first quarter section 1250 a is connected between the first opening fastener 1251 a and the second opening fastener 1252, and so forth. In other embodiments the opening fasteners are made with long strips of hook and loop fasteners, or other fasteners.
In the one-man alternate structure 1644 a, four cover shaft segments (1520) make up the cover shaft 1510 c and another four cover shaft segments make up cover shaft 1510 d. The cover shafts 1510 c and 1510 d are connected directly to the alternate supports 101. Thus in the currently preferred embodiment, the cover shafts are about 124 inches long (or just over 10 feet long). This size of structure allows a single user to lie on the ground under the structure and look up through one of the cover openings. When, for example, a waterfowl flies overhead, the user can rise up through the openings and aim handheld equipment, such as a gun or camera, at the moving wildlife.
To facilitate quick opening, a preferred embodiment (the detail of which is shown in
Alternatively, the frame as shown in
These embodiments show the flexibility and economy of the modular system of the present invention. The same hard components can be used to construct a variety of blinds using a variety of different soft components, i.e. curtains 300 (e.g. 307) and covers 1540. Different camouflage patterns can be used to make the various curtains and covers. Examples of different camouflage patterns include woodland, grassland, marsh, desert, alpine, snow, etc.
The use of either the shaft intersection clip 1410 or the 4-way receiving end connector 1420 will increase the stability of the shelter frame 1530 and ensure that the force of the bow cords 1626 (
Alternatively, the shaft intersection clip 1410 or the 4-way receiving end connector 1420 could further comprise a downward hanging hook member (not shown) which could be used to hang equipment, such as a flashlight or a hunting bow from the highest part of the doom.
Modular System For Concealment and Shelter
The components described thus far provide the basic components for a blind or shelter system. These basic components can be sold as kits that can be combined with other basic kits or more advanced kits for become the building blocks for a variety of blind and shelter structures.
For example, an attaching pivoting support 100 (comprising a shaft and alternate support 101 as shown in
Advanced kits can be combined with basic kits to provide even more flexibility in constructing various blinds and shelters. One advantage of this modular system is that the operator 400 does not have to wait till he can afford the entire system. A starter kit or basic kit can be purchased first and then enhanced later without losing the initial investment. Another advantage is that a group of operators 400 can meet in the field and combine their individual basic components to form a more complex structure that meets their combined needs.
As shown in
Similar to the overhead window 1632 (as described in the parent application), the triangle section 1220 is attached on two sides by a zipper, 1214 and 1216, respectively, which end where the two zippers come together.
Each section is removably fastened with a window fastener such as a zipper (as shown), strips of hook and loop fasteners, or other fasteners. In the currently preferred embodiment a single zipper is used for each window fastener (1210, 1212 a, 1212 b, 1214, 1216). For the lower window fasteners (1212 a, 1212 b, 1214, and 1216) the zipper end 1666 is located at the center of the star where they meets, and zipper start 1664 is located on the far end of each "ray" of the star. The top window fastener 1210 optionally is positioned such that the zipper start 1664 is placed at the center of the star. However, in the currently preferred embodiment, the top window fastener 1210 is handled specially (see discussion below regarding
In the currently preferred embodiment at least one cover panel 1542 has star window with door 1591. Either the left window fastener 1212 a or the right window fastener 1212 b (as shown) is extended with door fastener 1212 c so that the door 1634 can be fully opened. For example, if the window fasteners are implemented as zippers, the zipper start 1664 is a separable zipper start 1664 and the zipper end 1666 is located at the center of the star. The separable zipper start at the bottom of the cover panel 1542 can be disconnected allowing the door 1634 to be opened at the base (as shown in
In the currently preferred embodiment of the cover 1540 as shown the top view in
It is anticipated that the user will configure the novel star windows in even more configuration based on the needs of a particular situation.
While any two adjacent sections can be attached by the window fastener between them, any two non-adjacent sections can be attached with a window section loop 1580 and a window section attachment 1582, or other means of attachment such as a snap, clip, or piece of hook and loop fasters.
FIG. 15T—Interconnected Star Windows
A novel feature of the currently preferred cover 1540 is that the top cover window attachments 1210 of the star window with door 1591 and of the five-fastener star window 1596 are interconnected, namely are formed from a single pair of zipper teeth tracks. The special zipper has two zipper pulls, each starting in the center of the opposite stars (1591 and 1596, respectively). Each zipper pull is of the type that it is permanently attached on one zipper track with a box and is removably attached using a pin at the end of the teeth of the other track. Thus, the two tracks of the special zipper can be totally separated by unzipping to the respective ends of the tracks and removing the respective pins from the boxes on each end. This allows the configurations shown in
An alternate embodiment of the cover 1540 comprises one star window with door 1591 and three five-fastener star windows 1596. In this alternate embodiment (not shown), only the star window with door 1591 and one of the five-fastener star windows 1596 are interconnected as described above. The other two five-fastener star windows 1596 have top window fasteners 1210 that start at the top of the cover panel 1540 and end at the center of each respective star.
In yet another alternative embodiment, the cover 1540 has two star windows with doors 1591.
Although all of the examples show a cover 1540 with four panels, the present invention anticipates that shelters or blinds with three, five, or more panels, could be constructed with the components of the module system. For example, in an anticipated alternative embodiment, the cover 1540 has three cover panels (e.g. one star window with door 1591 and two four-fastener star windows 1594) and the shelter frame has three shafts that connect at the apex with a 3-way connector (not shown).
As shown in
The embodiment of
In the currently preferred embodiment, the cover hole 1240 is placed in each cover seam 1544 about 31 inches above the bottom edge of the cover (see
Note that on a hill that is even steeper than the one shown, the extra half length shafts (e.g. 1099) from each removed support 100 are added as needed to the downhill side of the structure. One or more such half-length shafts are added to match the terrain. For example, one corner could have only the alternate support 101, the second corner could have one half-length shaft, the second corner could have a full-length shaft and a third corner could have three half-length shafts. The novel ability to dynamically configure the structure provides the benefit of having a generally level structure that maintains the forces necessary to keep the skin on the structure taut in the wind even when located in rough or steep terrain. The alternate curtains 307 may be used to cover the opening below the cover 1540. Alternatively, in an embodiment of the cover having scent flaps (see
Battens 1558 (not shown) optionally are used to stiffen the windows (1612 or 1632) to further reduce flutter in any of these embodiments.
In a currently preferred embodiment the corner loops 1622 are made from about 10 inches of cord attached to the cover seam 1544 leaving a loop that can extend about 4 inches to pass over the free leg (e.g. first leg 150). A low cost means of attachment would be sewing the cord to or in the cover seam 1544. The cord is preferably similar to draw string 364 or bow cord 1626, but an elastic cord 126 may also be used.
Although only one corner hole is shown here in
In a simpler embodiment, the corner loops 1622 are replaced with corner holes 1240 at the respective locations of corner loops 1622 a, 1622 b, and 1622 c. In this simpler embodiment, for example, any of the legs of a support 100 (such as alternate support 101) passes through the desired cover hole 1622 with the same result of holding the cover 1540 taut. This eliminates the marginal cost, and associated convenience of the cover loop 1240.
As shown in
These various configurations illustrate the advantages that the modular system of the present invention has over convention blinds or tents. A group of operators can combine their individual modules to better accommodate the needs of a group. For example, a backpacking group could have each member carry one component of the system compared to having one member carry one heavy multi-person tent. Further, in recent years there has been growing popularity for television programs showing outdoor experts using various equipment and techniques among wildlife. In order to produce such shows, a blind is needed that can house a large group including the outdoor expert, the producer, the sound guy, and the cameraman. The modular system of the present invention meets the varied needs of such a production.
This novel technique of the present invention is also useful in a tent. For example, an Everest expedition could carry one tent cover comprising an integral floor (or alternatively a removable floor 1560) and cover holes 1240 in the corner seams. While at base camp, the tent could be used at full height. However, during the final assault of the peak, unwanted components such as extra the half length shafts 1099 (and the alternatively removable floor) are left at the base camp in the removable cover bag 1668. Then, the lighter weight, lower profile configuration with just the cover shafts (1500 or 1510) and the cover 1540 are used to protect from the high wind, blizzard conditions, and colder temperatures encountered on the way to the peak. In the removable floor embodiment, the unused lower walls of the cover 1540 can be drawn together to from an alternate floor.
Preferably the umbrella 1780 is made with camouflage material. Like the moving shield 1852 (shown in
Alternatively a receiving-to-receiving connector 1740 (
The receiving-to-receiving connector 1740 has an additional novel use in the system in that it can be used to cover a threaded leg of a support, such as alternate support 101 b (as shown), to make it easier to apply force to the support when attaching another leg to an attaching structure 130, such as a tree. Further, it can be installed over unused, exposed points and threads of a structure to shield the operator from injury.
Various scent chimneys are known in the art. The modular system of the present invention uses the components (shafts and connectors) and materials to construct and attach a scent chimney 1950. As shown in
The scent chimney is preferably taller than shown. An extremely tall scent chimney is further supported and stabilized by a cord attached to the chimney opening 1954 and passed over an overhead tree limb.
The lower fastening points 2142 a and 2142 b match with lower receiving points 2152 a and 2152 b, respectively, that are located on the outside of the cover 1540. The bottom few inches of the shoot-through window 2140 overlap the opening of the window as by the horizontal dashed line in
The lower fastening points 2142 a and 2142 b and the corresponding lower receiving points 2152 a and 2152 b are located on at the bottom of the bottom left window fastener 1214 and the bottom right window fastener 1216, respectively (see
When the novel star window is configured as shown in
The receiving points 2154 are alternatively made of strips of hook material which allow the shoot-though window 2140 to be attached at various heights with the lowest position being the one shown in
A knot such as the one shown for the bottom attachment of 1573 is alternatively tied around the sharpened shaft 2240 (which takes the place of the alternate support 101 as shown in
As described above a portion of the corner loop 1622 could pass to the outside of the cover 1540 and be staked from the outside. A cover hole 1240 would allow the cover to have an integral floor and allow the stake to pass through or allow the corner loop to pass through and be staked on the outside. Further in a situation like the one shown in
While a single expansion (such as the combination of 2312 a and 2312 b in
Solid Shafts Versus Hollow Shafts With Elastic Cords
Some of the foregoing embodiments have explicitly shown the use of hollow shaft segments connected with an internally running cord 126, for example
For some applications, an operator may want to use a solid shaft for every other segment in a segmented shaft. The remaining segments could be those as shown in
In applications where the segmented shaft needs to also have tensile strength, only solid poles without corded attachments would be necessary.
Other Uses
While the descriptions of the various embodiments have been made in reference to an undeveloped outdoor area, the module system of the present invention could also be used in urban areas. For example, in colder winter climates, the system could be used to form a green house over a garden using clear plastic sheeting and then reassembled in the summer as a shelter for vehicles or bicycles using an opaque tarp. In another example, the supports, shafts, connectors, and curtains could be used to form a backyard maze. In yet another example, the system could be used for constructing outdoor structures for weddings, flea markets, festivals, or even security checkpoints.
Lengths In Multiples and Integrated Features
The present invention anticipates that the various components, modules, and units will be provided in an integrated fashion. For example, shafts segments all either are the same size or be multiples of a standard unit of length. For example, in the currently preferred embodiment, the standard full length is about 31 inches and a half stick is about 15.5 inches. Grommets, including reinforced holes, are placed in covers, cover straps, curtains, skirts, and tarps so that the shaft segments can pass through at any connection. Angles are determined based on the use of standard units of length when forming modules such as the pyramid cap 1621. As mentioned in the parent application, the same tarp 1560 is sized for use as a removable floor and a roof for a cylindrical arched roof unit 1604. The dimpled connectors 194 are designed to receive both a threaded leg that can be screwed into a tree (e.g. 150 or 191) and an inserting end of a segmented shaft. Applying these principles allows the users of the system to configure an unlimited number of different structures to meet the needs various situations and various sized groups.
Thus, any shaft may be lengthened incrementally by that unit of length by using a segment as an extension segment.
The system of the present invention is modular. A user can begin using smaller modules with minimal investment and add more pieces or more complex modules later. A group of users can each own separate modules, which are used independently, and then construct more complex configurations when the group comes together in the outdoors.
Separately Packable
Because the various components and modules can be separated, different users in a group can carry a relatively lighter load, for example, in their backpacks. The removable floor can be removed and only the lighter components need to be carried.
Star Window
The novel window configuration of the present invention provides blind windows with four or more sections such that any section or groups of sections can be independently opened while maintaining taut cover panels. The star windows also allow the top of the blind to be fully opened. A novel window section attachment allows non-adjacent window sections to be attached.
Skin Tightening
The novel means of tightening the skin of the present invention provides methods and means for tightening the skin on the sides of a blind cover to reduce movement and flutter in the wind. The means of the present invention include cover shafts that are securely anchored in the ground and bow cords which attach to the cover shaft and cause a constant outward pressure on the sides of the cover. This is done with lower cost, lighter weight, and easier to use structures.
The present invention is simple to make and use. For example, the starter kit (support 100 plus curtain 300) contains fewer components than other devices in the field of this invention. Each component is easily made. The present invention requires little time to attach and to set up.
Basic modules can be quickly setup to provide initial concealment. Other components can be added and configured as needed.
Easy To Use
The present invention is easy to use. To install, the operator 400 simply attaches the support and optional shafts, connectors, curtains, and covers. To use as a tree blind, the support 100 of the starter kit is angularly position to raised or lowered position.
Unlike conventional tents, or other complex blind systems, the user can simple place supports in the ground. Next, a shelter frame can be assembled from shafts that can be preconfigured and quickly deployed. And then, a cover can be placed over a freestanding structure.
The present invention comprises a few simple parts that can easily be constructed of lightweight materials. Being lightweight is important for those who have to carry gear into the outdoors.
The present invention is compact. The support, shafts, connectors, and curtains can easily be rolled together into a small bundle or placed in a slender sack such as the case 1300. Even larger modules such as covers with cover shafts can be broken down and rolled together in relatively small bundles. This is advantageous for both storage and carrying.
The present invention is lightweight and compact allowing it to be carried long distances into the outdoors and to be used in a variety of locations. The curtain 300 can be folded or rolled up with various components of the attaching pivoting support 100 and placed in the case 1300 for easily carrying on a waist belt or in a backpack. Other components can be separately packable by a group of users.
The cover 1540 and other loose parts can be placed in a novel cover bag for easy movement.
The attaching pivot support with a curtain has no moving parts that would make a noise or rattle together. In some cases the screws turning against the attaching structure could make a quiet sound. However the design is such that once screwed in all the way the screw can be backed out a turn or two to reduce the volume of noise made to a negligible level.
Further, the tension on the curtain 300 provided by the second leg 160 and the anchor points 310 and ties 340 reduce wind noise.
The skin tightening features of the present invention reduce noise from wind movement or flutter.
The modular system of the present invention uses the same brackets and shafts to construct both a variety of tree blinds and ground blinds. The same parts and equipment can be used to construct configurations for different purposes and for different environments. This maximizes the user's investment in the materials and minimizes the number of items to be packed. The use of standard shaft segments and half-length extension shafts provide for a large number of configuration using the same basic components.
Lower Cost, Longer Reliability
The present invention provides a number of novel features that reduce the complexity and cost of manufacture and that increase the reliability of the parts.
Avoiding Scent Detection
The present invention provides a number of features that reduce the scent that is released from a blind in the wind that is passing by wildlife that might be down wind.
Accordingly, the reader will see that the present invention provides an easy to use, simple, lightweight, compact, portable, quiet, multi-use modular system for concealment and shelter.
While my above descriptions contain several specifics these should not be construed as limitations on the scope of the invention, but rather as examples of some of the preferred embodiments thereof. Many other variations are possible. For example, other embodiments of a means of connection shaft segments could be used, such as creating threads or locking slots using a smaller, machined metal sleeve glued on the end of an inserting end of a fiberglass shaft could be used. Further, different sizes of PVC pipes could be used as shafts and connectors. The various could be used without departing for the scope and spirit of the novel features of the present invention.
Accordingly, the scope of the invention should be determined not by the illustrated embodiments, but by the appended claims and their legal equivalents.
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