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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 and folding shafts, covers, curtains, and skirts, and more

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 and folding shafts, covers, curtains, and skirts, and more complex modules. Advanced modules include user adjustable domes and angular structures. Angular frames with corresponding angular covers provide improved headroom. The system can be configured for placement on a hillside or over rough terrain and obstacles, or for different types use. The system provides covers with novel windows, movable panels, and configuration attachments. The operator changes the configuration of the structure to quickly provide cover, to increase cover, and to adapt to terrain or changing weather. The system includes novel methods of tightening the skin on a cover to reduce movement and noise, while improving safety. Methods include using the full human body, from hands to feet, and its strongest muscle groups to rapidly set up the system with tighter skin. Foot attaching means and hand attachment means enable methods for setting up a fast setup frame or angular frame with the body in a horizontal seated row or a vertical power jerk position. Improved fast setup frame and angular frame are comprised of novel simpler components such as plates with single anchor connections. The components are easier to make, less costly using less material, yet yielding stronger, more durable frames. The system includes novel tent floors, netting, and rain cover configuration for use on fast setup frames or angular frames.

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We claim: 1. A shelter, wherein the shelter is lightweight, portable, and collapsible, and wherein, when set up by a human operator, the shelter is free standing on a supporting surface, the shelter comprising:a) a frame comprising:i) three or more cover shafts pivotably connected to an upper plate

We claim: 1. A shelter, wherein the shelter is lightweight, portable, and collapsible, and wherein, when set up by a human operator, the shelter is free standing on a supporting surface, the shelter comprising:a) a frame comprising:i) three or more cover shafts pivotably connected to an upper plate which forms an apex of the shelter, the shelter having an axis substantially perpendicular to an upper plate,ii) three or more stretcher shafts pivotably connected to each respective cover shaft and pivotably connected to a lower plate, andiii) a separation shaft connected to one of the plates, wherein the separation shaft comprises:(1) a separation shaft tip configured to pass through the other plate, and(2) a separation shaft stop configured to engage the other plate, andiv) a means for applying opposing forces to the upper plate and the lower plate to cause the separation shaft to separate the plates at a predetermined distance, the predetermined distance set by the separation shaft stop,b) a cover skin having a predetermined shape, the cover skin comprising:i) a number of cover panels corresponding to the number of cover shafts,ii) a plurality of cover corners formed by a plurality of cover seams between adjacent cover panels,wherein the cover comprises an inverted-T window, the inverted-T window comprising a horizontal left window fastener, a horizontal right window fastener, and a vertical top window fastener, said fasteners forming an inverted-T, andwherein the left window fastener and the right window fastener each is configured to open out from a center, and the top window fastener configured to open up from the center.