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An easy to use, universal, simple, lightweight, compact, portable, dynamically configurable and modular system of concealment and shelter. An operator configures a number of concealment blinds or shelters using brackets, supports, segmented shafts, covers, curtains, and skirts, and more complex modu

An easy to use, universal, simple, lightweight, compact, portable, dynamically configurable and modular system of concealment and shelter. An operator configures a number of concealment blinds or shelters using brackets, supports, segmented shafts, covers, curtains, and skirts, and more complex modules. The segmented shafts have both the ability to make an attachment to retain a particular configuration while being able to break down the shafts for transportation or storage. The brackets and supports are used to secure a configuration to a tree, the ground, or a hand held device. Advanced modules include user adjustable domes and cylindrical arches. The system can be configured for placement on a hillside or over rough terrain and obstacles. Multiple modules can be carried by separate members of a group and combined together to form a more complex structure to meet the needs of the group. The system provides a novel star window with independently opening sections. The window openings are configured in a number of configurations to meet the needs of the user. The configuration of the structure is changed by the user to quickly provide cover, increase cover, and to adapt to terrain or changing weather. The system includes a low cost method of tightening the skin on a cover to reduce wind movement and noise.

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We claim: 1. A modular system for concealment and shelter for an operator, the system comprising: a plurality of brackets and connectors each having an inserting end, a plurality of shafts having lengths which are multiples of a predetermined length, each shaft having at least one receiving end con

We claim: 1. A modular system for concealment and shelter for an operator, the system comprising: a plurality of brackets and connectors each having an inserting end, a plurality of shafts having lengths which are multiples of a predetermined length, each shaft having at least one receiving end configured to receive an inserting end, each of said receiving ends being coupled to a respective inserting end of a cooperative one of said plurality of brackets and connectors or said plurality of shafts, at least one sheet of material having reinforced holes there through at predetermined locations whereby selected ones of the shafts pass through the material, and a cover module, said cover module comprising: a cover sheet of material with a predetermined shape, forming a cover, and at least two of said shafts, connected to the cover, forming cover shafts, wherein the cover shafts form a frame for said cover, whereby the operator is provided enhanced concealment or protection from the elements, said cover further defines at least one window comprising four of more window sections, wherein each window section is connected to an adjacent window section with a removable window zipper, whereby each window section is independently opened, wherein the zippers meet forming a first star, the star having a center, and wherein each of the zippers starts fastening at the ends thereof away from the center and finishes fastening at the center. 2. The system of claim 1, further comprising a fifth window fastener also comprising a fifth zipper, wherein the fifth zipper also meets at the center. 3. The system of claim 2, wherein the fifth zipper also starts fastening at the ends away from the center and finishes at the center. 4. The system of claim 2, further comprising a second window with a second set of zippers forming a second star, wherein one end of the fifth zipper meets at the center of the first star and the other end of the fifth zipper meets at the center of the second star, connecting both stars, and wherein the fifth zipper starts fastening at the center of the one star and finishes at the center of the other star. 5. The system of claim 4 wherein the fifth window zipper is completely detached so that the top of the cover is fully opened, whereby the user is concealed on four sides, and whereby the user sees 180 degrees in a vertical plane. 6. A method of deploying the modular system of claim 5, said modular system further comprising a plurality of means for attaching to the ground, the method comprising the steps of: a) attaching the plurality of attaching means to the ground, b) placing the cover, with the top of the cover fully opened, on the attaching means to quickly provide initial concealment, c) connecting the cover shafts to the attaching means, forming a freestanding frame, d) closing the top of the cover over the freestanding frame, providing increased concealment. 7. A method of deploying the modular system of claim 1, said modular system further comprising a plurality of means for attaching to an attaching structure, the method comprising the steps of: a) attaching the plurality of attaching means to the attaching structure, c) connecting the cover shafts to the attaching means, forming a frame, and b) placing the cover, on the attaching means to provide concealment. 8. The method of claim 7, further comprising the step of opening at least one window section of the at least one window. 9. The method of claim 7, further comprising the step of opening at least one window section of the at least one window. 10. A modular system for concealment and shelter for an operator, the system comprising: a plurality of brackets and connectors each having an inserting end, a plurality of shafts having lengths which are multiples of a predetermined length, each shaft having at least one receiving end configured to receive an inserting end, each of said receiving ends being coupled to a respective inserting end of a cooperative one of said plurality of brackets and connectors or said plurality of shafts, at least one sheet of material having reinforced holes there through at predetermined locations whereby selected ones of the shafts pass through the material, and a cover module comprising: a cover comprising a sheet of material with a predetermined shape, and at least two of said shafts, connected to the cover, forming cover shafts, wherein the cover shafts form a frame for said cover, whereby the operator is provided enhanced concealment or protection from the elements, said cover further defines at least one window comprising four of more window sections, wherein each window section is connected to an adjacent window section with a removable window zipper, whereby each window section is independently opened, wherein at least one window zipper is extended to a bottom edge of the cover sheet forming a door fastener, wherein each window zipper is covered with a rain flap on the exterior of the cover, whereby moisture from rain or snow is directed away from the window fastener, whereby the door fastener is disconnected thereby allowing the user to enter the covered module. 11. A modular system for concealment and shelter for an operator, the system comprising: a cover sheet of material with a predetermined shape, forming a cover, and at least two cover shafts, connected to the cover, wherein the cover shafts form a frame for said cover, whereby the operator is provided enhanced concealment or protection from the elements, said cover further defines at least one window comprising four of more window sections, wherein each window section is connected to an adjacent window section with a window zipper, whereby each window section is independently opened, wherein the zippers meet forming a first star, the star having a center, and wherein each of the zippers starts fastening at the ends thereof away from the center and finishes fastening at the center. 12. The system of claim 11, further comprising a fifth zipper, wherein the fifth zipper also meets at the center. 13. The system of claim 12, further comprising a second window with a second set of zippers forming a second star, wherein one end of the fifth zipper meets at the center of the first star and the other end of the fifth zipper meets at the center of the second star, connecting both stars, and wherein the fifth zipper starts fastening at the center of the one star and finishes at the center of the other star. 14. The system of claim 11, wherein at least one window zipper is extended to a bottom edge of the cover sheet forming a door fastener, whereby the door fastener is disconnected thereby allowing the user to enter the modular system. 15. A method of deploying the modular system of claim 11, said modular system further comprising a plurality of means for attaching to an attaching structure, the method comprising the steps of: a) attaching the plurality of attaching means to the attaching structure, c) connecting the cover shafts to the attaching means, forming a frame, and b) placing the cover, on the attaching means to provide concealment. 16. The system of claim 11, wherein the cover shafts comprise a plurality of shaft segments having lengths that are multiples of a predetermined length, each shaft segment having at least one receiving end configured to receive an inserting end, and at least one of said receiving ends being coupled to a respective inserting end. 17. The system of claim 16, wherein a plurality of shaft segment comprises both one of the inserting ends and one of the receiving ends, whereby the inserting end of any of the shaft segments is removeably connected to the receiving end of any other of the shaft segments. 18. The system of claim 17, wherein at least one receiving end of said shaft segments comprises an inwardly protruding dimple, wherein the dimple of at least one receiving end engages a feature of at least one of the inserting ends of another shaft segment. 19. The system of claim 18, wherein the feature comprises threads, whereby said operator threads the threaded inserting end into the receiving end comprising the dimple to make the attachment. 20. The system of claim 17, wherein at least one end of said shaft segments comprises a dimple, wherein the dimple of at least one end engages a feature of at least one of the corresponding ends of another shaft segment. 21. The system of claim 16, further comprising extension shafts having the predetermined length, wherein at least one of the cover shafts is extended by the predetermined length by removably attaching an extension shaft. 22. The system of claim 21, wherein the operator adjusts the length of the cover shafts by adding or removing extension shafts, wherein the covered module is supported in a substantially horizontal position relative to the general surface of the earth while the configuration is located on a steep hillside, on rough, irregular terrain, or amid large obstacles. 23. The system of claim 11, wherein the cover further comprises reinforced holes there through at predetermined locations whereby selected ones of the shafts pass through the reinforced holes of the material. 24. The system of claim 11, wherein the cover shafts are configured as intersecting arches, and the cover sheet is formed from four cover panels such that the system substantially has a rectangular dome shape. 25. The system of claim 11, further comprising: a) at least one window section loop connected to a first window section, and b) at least one window section attachment connected to another non-adjacent window section, wherein each window section loop is removably connected to at least one window section attachment, wherein the first window section is closed while at least one adjacent section is open. 26. The system of claim 11, further comprising a plurality of means for attaching to an attaching structure, wherein the cover shafts are attached to the attaching means, wherein the attaching means are attached to the attaching structure. 27. The system of claim 26, wherein the attaching structure is a pole. 28. The system of claim 26, wherein the attaching structure is a scaffold. 29. The system of claim 26, wherein the scaffold is a freestanding metal structure.