Disclosed herein are novel personal pop-up pods designed for a single user. The personal pop-up pods can provide a user with privacy and/or protection from the surrounding elements. The personal pop-up pods are designed such that a user can remain mobile, i.e., able to move from one location to another while using a personal pop-up pod. The personal pop-up pods are designed such that a user can selectively gain access to the area surrounding the pop-up pod by opening windows and other points of access.

An inflatable apparatus is disclosed that includes an inflatable mattress with a tent coupled to the inflatable mattress. The inflatable mattress may include an inflatable mattress chamber with two elongated inflatable chambers attached to the inflatable mattress chamber. The two elongated inflatable chambers may provide support and stability for the inflatable mattress chamber. The tent may be a collapsible tent coupled to the inflatable mattress chamber. The inflatable mattress and the tent, when deflated and collapsed, respectively, may be rolled-up or folded-up into a compact state for transport and/or storage.

A retractable canopy for a watercraft lift comprising an actuator operatively connected to the watercraft lift and a movable boom to rotate the movable boom relative to the watercraft lift; a linkage extends between the fixed boom and the movable boom, at least one first strut is supported by the linkage, at least one second strut is supported by a fixed boom; and at least one third strut is supported by the movable boom. The fixed boom, the movable boom, the at least one second strut, and the at least one third strut support a cover in an extended configuration above a watercraft area. The fixed boom, the movable boom, the at least one first strut, the at least one second strut, and the at least one third strut support the cover in a retracted configuration adjacent to the fixed strut.

A foldable canopy and method of use. The foldable canopy may include a foldable base portion having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a first side, and a second side opposite the first side and substantially parallel therewith; a foldable canopy portion having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a first side, and a second side opposite the first side; and wherein the first end of the foldable canopy portion may be attached to the first side of the foldable base portion and the second end of the foldable canopy portion may be attached to the second side of the foldable base portion, and wherein the foldable canopy portion may be attached to the foldable base portion such that in an unfolded state the foldable canopy portion is substantially arch shaped.

A retractable canopy for a watercraft lift comprising an actuator operatively connected to the watercraft lift and a movable boom to rotate the movable boom relative to the watercraft lift; a linkage extends between the fixed boom and the movable boom, at least one first strut is supported by the linkage, at least one second strut is supported by a fixed boom; and at least one third strut is supported by the movable boom. The fixed boom, the movable boom, the at least one second strut, and the at least one third strut support a cover in an extended configuration above a watercraft area. The fixed boom, the movable boom, the at least one first strut, the at least one second strut, and the at least one third strut support the cover in a retracted configuration adjacent to the fixed strut.

A deployable Kiriform flexure includes first and second sections. The first section of the Kiriform flexure includes a plurality of curved fins arranged about a central axis. The second section of the Kiriform flexure includes a plurality of curved fins arranged about a central axis. Each fin of the second section is joined with a fin of the first section such that the first and second sections share a common central axis in a configuration that produces out-of-plane elastic buckling of the fins to actuate the Kiriform flexure from a substantially flat structure that extends substantially only in two dimensions orthogonal to the central axis to an expanded structure extending substantially in a third dimension parallel to the central axis when at least one of the first and second sections is rotated relative to the other section.

A portable changing tent made of flexible fabric construction affixed to a folding frame structure designed for easy portability and storage. The folding frame structure includes a plurality of flexible metal coils that are designed to be movable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration. In the expanded configuration, the frame defines a conical housing having an interior volume that can be accessed via a closure flap or other door opening disposed on the flexible fabric material. The flexible fabric material can include additional openings that allow a parent or guardian to assist a child when changing within the conical housing. When in the collapsed configuration, the portable changing tent can be stored in a carrying bag for easy and compact storage.

A portable hunting blind having semi-rigid side material that is adapted to be supported in an upright orientation by a plurality of rod supports, sized and adapted to be positionable for concealing a hunter on all sides within an interior space, and having a top edge formed to include troughs of varying depths and shapes to provide improved camouflage and support for resting the barrel of a gun. The blind is very lightweight and is easily and rapidly deployable by unrolling the side material, orienting the sides into a closed shape, and pushing one or more of the rod supports downward to anchor the blind. An optional cover may be included for rain protection.

An integral tent structure and system that, through the use of flexible and specifically configured rib elements, along with selectively placed restraining elements to position and hold sections of the configured rib elements in proximity to each other, allows for easy folding, collapsing, storage, transportation, and then equally easy unfolding, assembly, and usage of the tent, is disclosed. The rib elements are designed to, with minimal directional force, fold and collapse into a compact, readily storable configuration. The tent cover of the tent structure incorporates specifically placed connection and securing elements to provide means for securing the folded tent structure in the folded configuration. Because the rib elements are folded or collapsed with a resistive or expanding spring force, upon release of the securing elements, the integral tent structure automatically unfolds into the normal operative shape and configuration with little to no effort.

Tents are disclosed herein. A tent includes a plurality of support frames, each support frame being bent in a shape of an arch and having two ends configured to be fixed on a ground surface when the tent is assembled. Each support frame crosses over at least one other support frame when the tent is assembled. Each support frame is positioned such that the ends of the support frame are positioned on non-adjacent vertices of a polygonal base surface when the tent is assembled.