A system for providing shade onto a surface is disclosed, where the system includes at least one frame that includes a plurality of sections configured for engagement in an end-to-end alignment to provide the frame in a supporting configuration; a canopy defining a length and a width, the canopy being supportable by the at least one frame in the supporting configuration such that the frame extends along the length of the canopy or along the width of the canopy; and a plurality of anchors engageable with one or both of the canopy and the frame, at least one of the plurality of anchors being engageable with a corner of the canopy, wherein, in the supporting configuration, the canopy is supported by the frame and the plurality of anchors and is at least partially supportable by wind for providing shade onto the surface.

A system for providing shade onto a surface is disclosed, where the system includes at least one frame that includes a plurality of sections configured for engagement in an end-to-end alignment to provide the frame in a supporting configuration; a canopy defining a length and a width, the canopy being supportable by the at least one frame in the supporting configuration such that the frame extends along the length of the canopy or along the width of the canopy; and a plurality of anchors engageable with one or both of the canopy and the frame, at least one of the plurality of anchors being engageable with a corner of the canopy, wherein, in the supporting configuration, the canopy is supported by the frame and the plurality of anchors and is at least partially supportable by wind for providing shade onto the surface.

A system for providing shade onto a surface is described herein. The system includes a canopy configured for engagement with, and aerial suspension by, a frame. The frame includes a plurality of sections configured for end-to-end alignment from a left end to a right end of the frame. Each section is configured to engage with any adjacent sections to form the frame. The ends of the frame are secured to the surface, thereby aerially suspending the canopy and providing shade to the surface.

A system for providing shade onto a surface is described herein. The system includes a canopy configured for engagement with, and aerial suspension by, a frame. The frame includes a plurality of sections configured for end-to-end alignment from a left end to a right end of the frame. Each section is configured to engage with any adjacent sections to form the frame. The ends of the frame are secured to the surface, thereby aerially suspending the canopy and providing shade to the surface.

A self-deploying shelter assembly deploys between a unfolded and folded state automatically. The shelter includes a plurality of legs and a hub, the hub being configured to be coupled to one end of a leg. A leg has a first element, a second element and a third element. A second end of the third element is movably coupled to the hub. A foot member is coupled to a first end of the first element. A second end of the first element is movably coupled to a first end of the second element and a second end of the second element is movably coupled to the first end of the third element. A roller member is coupled to one or more of the second end of the second element and the first end of the third element and is configured to contact a ground surface when the shelter is folded.

A canopy system is disclosed, including a first frame member and a second frame member. A canopy includes a first channel to receive the first frame member therethrough and a second channel to receive the second frame member therethrough. A first rope extends from a left side of the first frame member and a second rope extends from a right side of the first frame member. At least one anchor affixed to an end of each rope and at least one anchor affixed to the ends of the first frame member and the second frame member to retain the canopy in a suitable position. The canopy system allows for the efficient setup of the canopy both in windy conditions and calm (no wind) conditions.

A temporary shelter for an aircraft maintenance worker includes a base pad having a central opening for surrounding and exposing a repair site on an aircraft. A frame anchored within pockets on the base pad supports a canopy to create a protective enclosure for the worker. A junction box securable to the pad includes a plurality of electrical receptacles and quick-connect, compressed-air fittings on an upper surface for powering various work tools. When the pad is anchored to the aircraft with a pair of retaining straps, the erected canopy provides a temporary shelter that protects a worker from sunlight and inclement weather while providing convenient, uninhibited access to a maintenance site.

A structure formed with a frame structure and a sheet of material configured to reduce sound is wrapped around or otherwise surrounds the frame structure to form a hammock, basket, meditation pod, animal bed, snore reduction unit, wearable enclosure or other small structure, with an inner, sound limited or reduced volume. The sheet of material includes a base layer and at least one layer of sound-absorbing material, at least one layer of sound barrier material, or both, provided on or integral with the base layer. The sound limited or reduced volume includes an opening that may be closed or partially closed with a flap, canopy or hood. The flap, canopy or hood is preferably made of the same material at the sheet of material surrounding the frame.

A portable light blocking den comprising a light-weight opaque fabric, an arched rod frame with at least one front drape, wherein the light-weight opaque fabric encloses the arched rod frame, at least one mesh window in the light-weight opaque fabric with at least one interior flap, at least interior flap fastener to hold open or closed the at least one interior flap, at least front drape fastener to hold closed the at least one front drape, at least one loop tie-backs to hold open the at least one front drape, and a base wherein the base is quilted and padded and sewn to the arched rod frame. In some embodiments, the den may further comprise a back slit in the light-weight opaque fabric.

A portable light blocking den comprising a light-weight opaque fabric, an arched rod frame with at least one front drape, wherein the light-weight opaque fabric encloses the arched rod frame, at least one mesh window in the light-weight opaque fabric with at least one interior flap, at least interior flap fastener to hold open or closed the at least one interior flap, at least front drape fastener to hold closed the at least one front drape, at least one loop tie-backs to hold open the at least one front drape, and a base wherein the base is quilted and padded and sewn to the arched rod frame. In some embodiments, the den may further comprise a back slit in the light-weight opaque fabric.