Structure for outdoor use

Abstract

A multi-sided structure for outdoor use comprising a shell having a plurality of panels. The shell further having a plurality of apertures and a means for entering and exiting the shell. The structure further comprising a plurality of support poles attached to an inner surface of the shell. Generally, the poles overlap at an upper portion of the shell to define the overall shape of the structure. Each support pole extends from a first lower portion of the shell, through the upper portion of the shell, and to a second lower portion of the shell. Each aperture is configured to allow a user to view an object located beyond the structure. The structure further comprising means for securing the structure to an outdoor surface to prevent unwanted movement of the structure during operation and use of the structure.

I claim:  
     
         1 . A multi-sided structure for outdoor use comprising: 
 a shell having a plurality of panels, the shell having a plurality of apertures, the shell further having a means for entering and exiting the shell;    a plurality of support poles, the poles attached to an inner surface of the shell, the poles overlapping at an upper portion of the shell to define the structure, and;    means for securing the structure to an outdoor surface to prevent unwanted movement of the structure.    
     
     
         2 . The structure of  claim 1  wherein each pole extends from a first lower portion of the shell, through the upper portion of the shell, and to a second lower portion of the shell.  
     
     
         3 . The structure of  claim 1  wherein the poles overlap to define a dome-shaped structure.  
     
     
         4 . The structure of  claim 1  wherein the entering and exiting means is integrated within a panel.  
     
     
         5 . The structure of  claim 4  wherein the entering and exiting means is a zipper.  
     
     
         6 . The structure of  claim 4  wherein the entering and exiting means is hook and pile connector system.  
     
     
         7 . The structure of  claim 4  wherein the entering and exiting means is a plurality of fasteners.  
     
     
         8 . The structure of  claim 1  wherein the securing means extend s from a lower portion of the shell.  
     
     
         9 . The structure of  claim 1  wherein the apertures are configured to allow a user to view an object located beyond the structure.  
     
     
         10 . A structure for outdoor use comprising: 
 a shell having a plurality of panels, the shell having a plurality of apertures, each aperture located in a panel, the shell further having a plurality of sheathes, each sheath attached to an inner surface of the shell;    a plurality of support poles, the poles extending through the sheathes and overlapping at an upper portion of the shell to define the structure;    means for entering and exiting the shell; and,    means for securing the structure to an outdoor surface to prevent unwanted movement of the structure.    
     
     
         11 . The structure of  claim 10  wherein each pole extends from a first lower portion of the shell, through the upper portion of the shell, and to a second lower portion of the shell.  
     
     
         12 . The structure of  claim 10  wherein the poles overlap to define a dome-shaped structure.  
     
     
         13 . The structure of  claim 10  wherein the entering and exiting means is integrated within a panel.  
     
     
         14 . The structure of  claim 13  wherein the entering and exiting means is a zipper.  
     
     
         15 . The structure of  claim 13  wherein the entering and exiting means is hook and pile connector system.  
     
     
         16 . The structure of  claim 13  wherein the entering and exiting means is a plurality of fasteners.  
     
     
         17 . The structure of  claim 10  wherein the securing means extends from a lower portion of the shell.  
     
     
         18 . The structure of  claim 10  wherein the apertures are configured to allow a user to aim and fire a weapon at an object located beyond the structure.  
     
     
         19 . A structure for outdoor use comprising: 
 a fabric shell having a plurality of panels, the shell having a plurality of apertures, each aperture located in a panel, the shell further having a plurality of panel intersection areas, the intersection areas separating adjacent panels;    a plurality of sheathes, each sheath attached to an inner surface of the shell at the intersection area;    a plurality of support poles, the poles extending through the sheathes and overlapping at an upper portion of the shell to define the structure;    means for entering and exiting the shell; and,    means for securing the structure to an outdoor surface to prevent unwanted movement of the structure.    
     
     
         20 . The structure of  claim 19  wherein each pole extends from a first lower portion of the shell, through the upper portion of the shell, and to a second lower portion of the shell.  
     
     
         21 . The structure of  claim 20  wherein the poles overlap to define a dome-shaped structure.  
     
     
         22 . The structure of  claim 19  wherein the entering and exiting means is integrated within a panel.  
     
     
         23 . The structure of  claim 19  wherein the entering and exiting means is a zipper.  
     
     
         24 . The structure of  claim 19  wherein the entering and exiting means is hook and pile connector system.  
     
     
         25 . The structure of  claim 19  wherein the securing means extends from a lower portion of the shell.  
     
     
         26 . The structure of  claim 19  wherein the apertures are configured to allow a user to view an object located beyond the structure.  
     
     
         27 . A structure for outdoor use comprising: 
 a fabric shell having a plurality of panels, the shell having a plurality of apertures, each aperture located in a panel,    a first and a second set of sheathes, the first set of sheathes affixed to an inner surface of the shell at a lower portion of the shell, the second set of sheathes affixed to the inner surface at an upper portion of the shell;    a plurality of support poles, the poles extending through both sets of sheathes and overlapping proximate the second set of sheathes to define the structure;    means for entering and exiting the shell; and,    means for securing the structure to an outdoor surface to prevent unwanted movement of the structure.    
     
     
         28 . The structure of  claim 27  wherein the poles overlap to define a dome-shaped structure.  
     
     
         29 . The structure of  claim 27  wherein the entering and exiting means is integrated within a panel.  
     
     
         30 . The structure of  claim 27  wherein the securing means extends from a lower portion of the shell.  
     
     
         31 . The structure of  claim 27  wherein the apertures are configured to allow a user to view an object located beyond the structure.  
     
     
         32 . The structure of  claim 27  wherein the apertures are configured to allow a user to aim and fire a weapon at an object located beyond the structure.  
     
     
         33 . A structure for outdoor use comprising: 
 a fabric shell having a plurality of panels, the shell having a plurality of apertures, each aperture located in a panel,    a first and a second set of sheathes, the first set of sheathes affixed to an inner surface of the shell at a lower portion of the shell, the second set of sheathes affixed to the inner surface at an upper portion of the shell;    a first, second, and third support pole, each pole extending through both sets of sheathes, the poles overlapping proximate an upper portion of the shell to define the structure;    means for entering and exiting the shell; and,    means for securing the structure to an outdoor surface to prevent unwanted movement of the structure.    
     
     
         34 . The structure of  claim 33  wherein the three poles overlap to define a dome-shaped structure with six panels.