Privacy screen system and associated methods

Abstract

A privacy screen system may include a frame having a plurality of fully enclosed frame openings, and screening having a first side and a second side. The privacy screen may also include a pattern of colored pigments selectively applied to the first side of the screening for decreasing a person's ability to see an object located adjacent the second side of the screen when the person is positioned adjacent the first side of the screening in comparison to other patterns of colored pigments. The screening with the pattern of colored pigments may be fastened within at least one of the plurality of fully enclosed frame openings of the frame, and screening without the pattern of colored pigments may be fastened within any of the remaining plurality of fully enclosed frame openings.

1 . A privacy screen system comprising: 
 a frame having a plurality of fully enclosed frame openings;    screening having a first side and a second side; and    a pattern of colored pigments selectively applied to the first side of said screening for decreasing a person's ability to see an object located adjacent the second side of said screen when the person is positioned adjacent the first side of said screening in comparison to other patterns of colored pigments;    said screening with said pattern of colored pigments fastened within at least one of the plurality of fully enclosed frame openings of said frame, and screening without said pattern of colored pigments fastened within any of the remaining plurality of fully enclosed frame openings.    
   
   
       2 . The privacy screen system of  claim 1  wherein said frame further comprises a first connection edge fixedly connected to a structure edge.  
   
   
       3 . The privacy screen system of  claim 1  wherein the second side of said screening is darker than the first side of said screening.  
   
   
       4 . The privacy screen system of  claim 1  wherein the plurality of fully enclosed frame openings have at least three frame sides joined together to form each of the plurality of fully enclosed frame opening.  
   
   
       5 . The privacy screen system of  claim 1  wherein each one of the plurality of fully enclosed frame openings shares at least one frame side with another of the plurality of fully enclosed frame openings.  
   
   
       6 . The privacy screen system of  claim 1  wherein said frame further comprises 
 a second connection edge,    a third connection edge, and    a corner formed where the second connection edge and the third connection edge intersect.    
   
   
       7 . The privacy screen system of  claim 1  wherein said screening with said pattern of colored pigments comprises a mesh material that permits airflow through said screening.  
   
   
       8 . The privacy screen system of  claim 1  wherein said screening without said pattern of colored pigments is fastened within at least one of the remaining plurality of fully enclosed frame openings.  
   
   
       9 . A method for using privacy screening comprising: 
 providing a frame comprising a plurality of fully enclosed frame openings;    providing screening with a first side and a second side;    selecting a pattern of colored pigments for the first side of the screening to decrease a person's ability to see an object located adjacent the second side of the screening when the person is positioned adjacent the first side of the screening in comparison to other patterns of colored pigments; and    fastening the screening having the pattern of colored pigments within at least one of the plurality of fully enclosed frame openings of the frame.    
   
   
       10 . The method of  claim 9  further comprising fastening screening without the pattern of colored pigments within any of the remaining plurality of fully enclosed frame openings.  
   
   
       11 . The method of  claim 9  further comprising fixedly connecting a first connection edge of the frame to a structure edge.  
   
   
       12 . The method of  claim 9  further comprising positioning the frame to enclose an outdoor area.  
   
   
       13 . The method of  claim 9  wherein the second side of the screening is darker than the first side of the screening.  
   
   
       14 . The method of  claim 9  wherein the screening comprises a mesh material that permits airflow through the screening with the pattern of colored-pigments.  
   
   
       15 . A method for using privacy screening comprising: 
 providing screening with a first side and a second side;    selecting a pattern of colored pigments for the first side of the screening to decrease a person's ability to see an object located adjacent the second side of the screening when the person is positioned adjacent the first side of the screening in comparison to other patterns of colored pigments; and    providing instructions for fastening the screening with the pattern of colored pigments within at least one of a plurality of fully enclosed frame openings of a frame.    
   
   
       16 . The method of  claim 15  further comprising fastening screening without the selected pattern of colored pigments within any of the plurality of fully enclosed frame openings remaining.  
   
   
       17 . The method of  claim 15  further comprising positioning the frame to enclose an outdoor area.  
   
   
       18 . The method of  claim 15  further comprising fixedly connecting a first connection edge of the frame to a structure edge.  
   
   
       19 . The method of  claim 15  wherein the second side is darker than the first side.  
   
   
       20 . The method of  claim 15  wherein the screening comprises a mesh material that permits airflow through the screening with the pattern of colored pigments.