Universal 3-D camouflage strips with nature effects, camouflage cover formed therefrom, and outdoor enclosure incorporating same
View Patent ↗A camouflage cover for equipping an outdoor enclosure with three-dimensional nature effects includes a plurality of elongated nature-effect strands that drape over the enclosure in a substantially vertical arrangement. The vine-like nature-effect strands help conceal hard lines and corners of the enclosure structure. The cover may include adjustment straps that allow a single cover to adapt to a number of enclosure structures. The adjustment straps, where used, may include interwoven cords and cord locks for adjusting tension of the straps. The nature-effect strands may have different camouflage patterns so that an enclosure can have an appropriate camouflage scheme no matter what season or environment. Tiebacks may optionally be used to permit horizontal adjustment of the nature-effect strands, in order to prevent allow free access to windows and doorways. Auxiliary loops may also be provided to allow attachment of additional nature effects by a user.
1. A camouflage cover for use in conjunction with an outdoor enclosure, said camouflage cover comprising:
an enclosure adaptor frame configured to adapt the cover to a structural feature of the enclosure, including:
at least one strap member, and
at least one adjustment element operably connected to the at least one strap member; and
a plurality of nature-effect strands attached to the adaptor frame, each strand including:
an attachment point attaching the strand to the adaptor frame, and
at least one free end extending from the attachment point,
wherein each of said nature-effect strands comprises an elongated strip of material having artificial foliage attached thereto.
2. A camouflage cover as described in claim 1 , wherein each of said nature-effect strands comprises an elongated strip of woven material, and a plurality of foliage-shaped cutout sections disposed along each edge of said strip.
3. A camouflage cover as described in claim 1 , wherein said nature-effect strands are provided with a camouflage color scheme.
4. A camouflage cover as described in claim 1 , wherein the at least one adjustment element includes at least one adjustment cord interlaced with the at least one strap member and a cord lock operably connected to each of the at least one adjustment cords to adjust the length of the corresponding strap member.
5. A camouflage cover as described in claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of tieback connectors operatively associated with said nature-effect strands.
6. A camouflage cover as described in claim 1 , wherein said nature-effect strands further comprise a plurality of loops attached to the elongated strip of material thereof, for optionally receiving and holding additional user-selected camouflage materials.
7. The camouflage cover according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one strap member includes a medial strap and at least one upper strap having ends thereof attached to the medial strap.
8. The camouflage cover according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one strap member includes a plurality of interconnected strap members having strap segments disposed between strap interconnection points.
9. The camouflage cover according to claim 8 wherein the at least one adjustment element includes an independently adjustable adjustment cord interlaced with a corresponding strap segment and an operably connected cord lock.
10. The camouflage cover according to claim 9 , wherein each adjustment cord includes a first end fixedly attached to the corresponding strap segment and a free end associated with the cord lock, and wherein the length of the corresponding strap may be adjusted between at least a first length and a second length by altering the lateral position of the cord lock along the adjustment cord.
11. A camouflage system comprising:
a human-occupiable outdoor enclosure; and
a removably attached camouflage cover attached thereto, the cover including:
an enclosure adaptor frame configured to adapt the cover to a structural feature of the enclosure, including:
one or more interconnected support straps, and
at least one adjustment element operably connected to the support straps; and
a plurality of nature-effect strands, each strand having an attachment point fixedly attaching the strand to the adaptor frame and at least one free end extending from the attachment point;
each of said nature-effect strands comprising one or more elongated strips of material having a plurality of pieces of artificial foliage attached thereto.
12. The camouflage system as described in claim 11 , wherein said nature-effect strands are provided with a camouflage color scheme.
13. The camouflage system as described in claim 11 , wherein the at least one adjustment element includes at least one adjustment cord interlaced with each of the support straps and a cord lock operably connected to each of the at least one adjustment cords to adjust the length of the corresponding support strap.
14. The camouflage system as described in claim 11 , further comprising a plurality of tieback connectors operatively associated with said nature-effect strands.
15. A method of using a human-occupiable outdoor enclosure, comprising:
erecting the outdoor enclosure; and
concealing the outdoor enclosure with a camouflage cover having:
an enclosure adaptor frame, including:
at least one strap member, and
at least one adjustment element operably connected to the at least one strap member, each adjustment element of the at least one adjustment element includes an independently adjustable adjustment cord interlaced with a corresponding strap segment and an opperably connected cord lock; and
a plurality of nature-effect strands attached to the adaptor frame, each strand including:
an attachment point attaching the strand to the adaptor frame, and
at least one free end extending from the attachment point, wherein each of said nature-effect strands comprises an elongated strip of material having artificial foliage attached thereto.
16. The method according to claim 15 , further comprising adapting the enclosure adaptor frame to correspond to a structural feature of the enclosure.
17. The method according to claim 16 , further comprising laterally repositioning the cord lock of at least one adjustment element along the length of the corresponding adjustment cord.
18. The method according to claim 17 , further comprising revealing the enclosure including:
loosening the adaptor frame; and
removing the camouflage covering.