Abstract:
The present invention relates generally to an improved, portable, collapsible, human shelter for outdoors, and a method of assembling, and using the same. More particularly, the invention encompasses an apparatus for providing shelter for humans and animals, which is portable, collapsible, and easily transportable from location to location, and can be quickly assembled, and disassembled. The portable, collapsible apparatus, has a ceiling or roof, and wall or panels that are made of one or more layers of material, such as, corrugated material, plastic material, composite material, waterproof material, weatherproof material, Coroplast material, polyethylene material, polypropylene material, to name a few. Optionally, the inventive apparatus could also have an attachable or detachable base or floor. In one preferred method the improved, portable, collapsible, human shelter for outdoors, is made using, for example, an extruded corrugated plastic, to form a hunting blind.

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
       [0001]    The instant patent application claims priority to and the benefit of pending U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/826,581, filed on May 23, 2013, titled “PORTABLE, COLLAPSIBLE, HUMAN SHELTER FOR OUTDOORS, AND A METHOD OF ASSEMBLING, AND USING THE SAME,” the entire disclosure of which provisional application is incorporated herein by reference. 
         [0002]    The instant patent application also claims priority to and the benefit of pending U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/857,695, filed on Jul. 23, 2013, titled “AN IMPROVED, PORTABLE, COLLAPSIBLE, HUMAN SHELTER FOR OUTDOORS, AND A METHOD OF ASSEMBLING, AND USING THE SAME,” the entire disclosure of which provisional application is incorporated herein by reference. 
     
    
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
       [0003]    The present invention relates generally to an improved, portable, collapsible, human shelter for outdoors, and a method of assembling, and using the same. More particularly, the invention encompasses an apparatus for providing shelter for humans and animals, which is portable, collapsible, and easily transportable from location to location, and can be quickly assembled, and disassembled. The apparatus has features which allows for a quick and easy assembly, and also allows for immediate use outdoors by the user. The portable, collapsible apparatus, has a ceiling or roof, and wall or panels that are made of one or more layers of material, such as, corrugated material, plastic material, composite material, waterproof material, weatherproof material, Coroplast material, polyethylene material, polypropylene material, to name a few. Optionally, the inventive apparatus could also have an attachable or detachable base or floor. In one preferred method the improved, portable, collapsible, human shelter for outdoors, is made using, for example, an extruded corrugated plastic, to form a hunting blind. 
       BACKGROUND INFORMATION 
       [0004]    Portable, collapsible, human shelter for outdoors, such as, hunting blinds, and other similar type of portable buildings come in different shapes and sizes, and have been known and used for many years, and for a variety of reasons and purposes. 
         [0005]    U.S. Pat. No. 4,186,507 (Arvil L. Stinnett), the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference, discloses a portable duck blind consisting of a lightweight frame collapsible and foldable to a compact size for easy transportation, a pliably foldable cover adapted to be supported on the frame to form a concealing enclosure for one or more hunters, the cover having concealed openings for allowing the hunters to view the flight of game birds and a top flap which is easily displaced to allow the hunters to stand for shooting, and a hollow stool on which a hunter may sit while occupying the blind, and into which the folded cover may be placed for storage. 
         [0006]    U.S. Pat. No. 5,184,436 (Ted Sadler), the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference, discloses a portable structure that may be easily assembled and disassembled. The structure has particular value in supplying emergency shelter in a disaster. The structure is formed from two boards which are stored in a folded condition, and which may be expanded to define an enclosure. The two boards are interconnected by tabs, such that the structure is easily assembled and disassembled. 
         [0007]    U.S. Pat. No. 7,743,781 (Jerry Micah Slaughter), the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference, discloses a portable reconfigurable hunting blind assembly comprising six rectangular frames joined together side edge to side edge along five hinge lines for accordion folding, and a camouflage covering mounted to each of the frames to define six panel-shaped wall units, the camouflage covering defining a window in at least some of the wall units. 
         [0008]    U.S. Patent Publication No. 2004/0200518 (Kenneth Wayne Guy), the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference, discloses an item made from heavy duty lightly waxed corrugated cardboard. The cardboard is of the thickness approximately 10 millimeters thick. The cardboard is pressed in sectional pieces with perforations in the required areas to be of the spec&#39;s to meet the fitted finished product. The products are the cardboard houses which is corrugated notched and sectioned to fit in the notched areas to interlock when put together creating a temporary shelter or play house. On the “A” Frame house, one is 3 pieces, which part letter A is 5′ times 7′ or can also be approx. 6.5′. Then part letter B is the rest of the sectional of which measures 5′ at the base of door in 2 sections, the back is 5′ at base tapering up to a point attached to the roof section as the doors are. On the house type version the floor section part “A” measures 4′ ft. to 5 ft. times 6 ft. to 7 ft. Section letter “B” measures at this when calculated for the smaller version. 12 ft. times 4 ft. with sections perforated to create the door and 2 side windows and one rear window. This section is notched and clipped so to fit together forming he walls of the shelter/house. The other dimension is 4 ft. times 24 ft. The roof is section letter C and measures 6 ft. to 6 ft. at the squared roof part area, then the top ends measure 4 ft. to 5 ft. at the base cut to 45 degree to top creating the pitch then connecting to the other top of roof by means of male to female notches as well as the bottom of the ends to the front and rear of the top and then to the house side walls then completion is done creating a cardboard house/shelter. This idea has multiple use, examples are as follows: Could be kept in car or truck for emergency use of any kind Could be used as a camping alternative or hiking emergency. Could be handed out at shelters for the homeless people. Could be used in disaster situations. 
         [0009]    U.S. Patent Publication No. 2009/0277094 (Harris R. Ward), the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference, discloses a hunting blind with one-way windows is constructed of four rigid panels to have four walls and a fifth rigid roof panel. Preferably, at least three of the panels are provided with a window frame, the frames having multiple tracks for multiple sliding panes in each frame. The window panes are coated or formed to provide one way vision, i.e., the hunter or photographer in the blind can see out through the panes, but wildlife exterior to the blind cannot see into the blind. When the hunter wishes to make a shot, he/she slides one of the panes open to provide a clear shot to the outside from the blind. The panes may be removed and replaced with inexpensive opaque panels when the blind is unused for some time, thus allowing the one way panes to be stored and protected from damaging sunlight and ultraviolet. 
         [0010]    This invention improves on the deficiencies of the prior art and provides an inventive portable, collapsible, human shelter for outdoors, and a method of assembling, and using the same. 
       PURPOSES AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0011]    The invention in one aspect is an improved, portable, collapsible, human shelter for outdoors, and a method of assembling, and using the same. 
         [0012]    Therefore, one purpose of this invention is to provide a portable, collapsible, human shelter for outdoors, and a method of assembling, and using the same. 
         [0013]    Another purpose of this invention is to provide a portable, collapsible, human shelter for outdoors, and a method of assembling, and using the same that can be used as a hunting blind. 
         [0014]    Yet another purpose of this invention is to provide a portable, collapsible, human shelter for outdoors, and a method of assembling, and using the same that can be quickly assembled and then disassembled for easy installation and transportation. 
         [0015]    Still yet another purpose of this invention is to provide a portable, collapsible, human shelter for outdoors, and a method of assembling, and using the same where the inventive shelter comprises of several modular panels that can be quickly assembled and then disassembled for easy installation and transportation. 
         [0016]    Yet another purpose of this invention is to provide a portable, collapsible, human shelter for outdoors, and a method of assembling, and using the same, where the outer surface of the inventive shelter has a coating of at least one material to protect the inventive shelter from the outside environmental conditions. 
         [0017]    Therefore, in one aspect this invention comprises a portable, collapsible, human shelter comprising:
   (a) a cover, wherein said cover has a central cover area defined by vertical peripheral cover sidewalls;   (b) a base, wherein said base has a central base area defined by vertical peripheral base sidewalls;   (c) a housing sleeve, wherein said housing sleeve has at least one wall panel having an upper edge and a lower edge,; and   (d) wherein said base is secured to at least a portion of said lower edge such that said vertical peripheral base sidewalls are contained inside the lower peripheral edges of said at least one wall panel of said housing sleeve, and wherein said cover is secured to at least a portion of said upper edge of said at least one wall panel of said housing such that said vertical peripheral cover sidewalls are outside of the upper peripheral edges of said at least one wall panel of said vertical housing sleeve, so as to form said portable, collapsible, human shelter.   
 
         [0022]    In another aspect this invention comprises a portable, collapsible, human shelter comprising:
   (a) a cover, wherein said cover has a central cover area defined by vertical peripheral cover sidewalls;   (b) a base, wherein said base has a central base area defined by vertical peripheral base sidewalls;   (c) a housing sleeve, wherein said housing sleeve has a plurality of wall panels having a first vertical edge and a second vertical edge, and an upper edge and a lower edge, and wherein said first vertical edge of a first wall panel is securely attached to said second vertical edge of a second wall panel so as to form a vertical housing sleeve; and   (d) wherein said base is secured to at least a portion of said lower edge such that said vertical peripheral base sidewalls are contained inside the lower peripheral edges of said vertical housing sleeve, and wherein said cover is secured to at least a portion of said upper edge such that said vertical peripheral cover sidewalls are outside of the upper peripheral edges of said vertical housing sleeve, so as to form said portable, collapsible, human shelter.   
 
         [0027]    In yet another aspect this invention comprises a method of forming a portable, collapsible, human shelter comprising the steps of:
   (a) taking a cover panel and folding the peripheral edges of said cover panel so as to form a base having a central cover area and vertical peripheral cover sidewalls;   (b) taking a base panel and folding the peripheral edge of said base panel so as to form a cover having a central base area and vertical peripheral base sidewalls;   (c) taking at least one panel and forming a housing sleeve panel such that said housing sleeve has at least one wall panel having an upper edge and a lower edge; and   (d) wherein said base is secured to at least a portion of said lower edge such that said vertical peripheral base sidewalls are contained inside the lower peripheral edges of said at least one wall panel of said housing sleeve, and wherein said cover is secured to at least a portion of said upper edge such that said vertical peripheral cover sidewalls are outside of the upper peripheral edges of said at least one wall panel of said housing sleeve.   
 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0032]    Although the scope of the present invention is much broader than any particular embodiment, a detailed description of the preferred embodiment follows together with drawings. These drawings are for illustration purposes only and are not drawn to scale. Like numbers represent like features and components in the drawings. The invention may best be understood by reference to the ensuing detailed description in conjunction with the drawings in which: 
           [0033]      FIG. 1 , illustrates a perspective view of an inventive portable, collapsible, shelter with the central housing sleeve, base, and cover while being transported. 
           [0034]      FIG. 2 , illustrates a perspective view of the inventive portable, collapsible, shelter while the central housing sleeve is being removed from the base and the cover. 
           [0035]      FIG. 3 , illustrates a perspective view of the inventive portable, collapsible, shelter as the central housing sleeve is being expanded while the base and the cover are still on the floor of a surface. 
           [0036]      FIG. 4 , illustrates a perspective view of the inventive portable, collapsible, shelter as the central housing sleeve is being expanded and being removed for erection while the base and the cover are still on the floor of a surface. 
           [0037]      FIG. 5 , illustrates a perspective view of the inventive portable, collapsible, shelter with the central housing sleeve being fully expanded and erect, while the base and the cover are still on the floor of a surface. 
           [0038]      FIG. 6 , illustrates a top view of the inventive cover or base of the portable, collapsible, shelter. 
           [0039]      FIG. 7 , illustrates a perspective view of the edge panels being folded of the inventive cover or base of the portable, collapsible, shelter. 
           [0040]      FIG. 8 , illustrates a perspective view of an edge flap being folded over an edge panel of the inventive cover or base of the portable, collapsible, shelter. 
           [0041]      FIG. 9 , illustrates a perspective view of an edge flap after being folded over an edge panel but before the end tabs have been inserted into the corresponding slots in the inventive cover of the portable, collapsible, shelter. 
           [0042]      FIG. 10 , illustrates a perspective view of an edge flap after being folded over an edge panel and with the end tabs been securely inserted into the corresponding slots in the inventive cover of the portable, collapsible, shelter. 
           [0043]      FIG. 11 , illustrates a perspective view of an edge flap after being folded over an edge panel but before the end tabs have been inserted into the corresponding slots in the inventive base of the portable, collapsible, shelter. 
           [0044]      FIG. 12 , illustrates a perspective view of an edge flap after being folded over an edge panel and with the end tabs been securely inserted into the corresponding slots in the inventive base of the portable, collapsible, shelter. 
           [0045]      FIG. 13 , illustrates a perspective view of the fully erect central housing sleeve being placed over the fully erect base of the inventive portable, collapsible, shelter. 
           [0046]      FIG. 14 , illustrates a perspective view of the fully erect central housing sleeve just as it enters the edges of the fully erect base of the inventive portable, collapsible, shelter. 
           [0047]      FIG. 15 , illustrates a perspective view of the fully erect central housing sleeve after it has been secured to the edges of the fully erect base of the inventive portable, collapsible, shelter, and with the inventive cover being placed over the fully erect central housing sleeve. 
           [0048]      FIG. 16 , illustrates a side view of a first embodiment of a fully erect and assembled portable, collapsible, shelter of this invention. 
           [0049]      FIG. 17 , illustrates a side view of a second embodiment of a fully erect and assembled portable, collapsible, shelter of this invention. 
           [0050]      FIG. 18 , illustrates an exploded perspective view of a third embodiment of a portable, collapsible, shelter of this invention. 
           [0051]      FIG. 19 , illustrates a perspective view of a fourth embodiment of a fully erect and assembled portable, collapsible, shelter of this invention. 
           [0052]      FIG. 20 , illustrates a perspective upper view of a fifth embodiment of a fully erect and assembled portable, collapsible, shelter of this invention. 
           [0053]      FIG. 21 , illustrates a perspective view of a window flap for a wall or sleeve for a portable, collapsible, shelter of this invention. 
           [0054]      FIG. 22 , illustrates a perspective view of another embodiment for a window flap for a wall or sleeve for a portable, collapsible, shelter of this invention. 
           [0055]      FIG. 23 , illustrates a perspective view of another embodiment for a central housing sleeve for a portable, collapsible, shelter of this invention. 
           [0056]      FIG. 24 , illustrates a perspective view of a sixth embodiment for a central housing sleeve for a portable, collapsible, shelter of this invention. 
           [0057]      FIG. 25 , illustrates a perspective view of a fully erect and assembled portable, collapsible, shelter of this invention, according to the sixth embodiment of  FIG. 24 . 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0058]    The inventive portable, collapsible, shelter of this invention will now be discussed with reference to  FIGS. 1 through 25 . Although the scope of the present invention is much broader than any particular embodiment, a detailed description of the various preferred embodiments follows together with the drawings. These drawings are for illustration purposes only and are not drawn to scale. Like numbers represent like features and components in the drawings. 
         [0059]      FIG. 1 , illustrates a perspective view of an inventive portable, collapsible, shelter or blind or structure  23 , according to a first embodiment where the inventive shelter or blind  23 , has a central housing sleeve or sidewalls  20 , a cover or a top or an upper panel  10 , a base or a bottom or a lower panel  30 , while being transported. The central housing sleeve or side-wall  20 , has been shown in a collapsed position as it is easy for shipment, transportation, or storage. The central housing sleeve  20 , is shown with at least one first securing means  22 , at least one second securing means  24 , and optionally, at least one third securing means  26 , shown in  FIG. 3 . The central housing sleeve  20 , has a lower or bottom edge  65 , and an upper or top edge  67 . For some applications it is preferred that the second securing means  24 , is on the inside surface of the central housing sleeve  20 , and preferably towards the lower surface or near the lower edge  65 , of the central housing sleeve  20 . The central housing sleeve  20 , optionally, can also have at least one opening or window  25 . The opening or window  25 , could optionally have at least one flap or cover  27 , that could be used to protect the window from the environment, such as, rain, snow, wind, etc. The cover  10 , or the base  30 , would preferably be similar to each other, or could be a mirror image of each other, or could be different from each other. The cover  10 , or the base  30 , could have a first folding panel  11 ,  31 , a second folding panel  12 ,  32 , a third folding panel  13 ,  33 , and a fourth folding panel  14 ,  34 . The folding panels  11 ,  12 ,  13 ,  14 , for the cover  10 , or the folding panels  31 ,  32 ,  33 ,  34 , for the base  30 , could also have a first extension folding panel  15 , a second extension folding panel  16 , a third extension folding panel  17 , and a fourth extension folding panel  18 . The cover  10 , and/or the base  30 , could have at least one securing means  45 ,  46 ,  47 , and  48 . It is preferred that the at least one securing means  45 ,  46 ,  47 , and  48 , are positioned along the edges of the folding panels  11 ,  12 ,  13 , and  14 , respectively. 
         [0060]      FIG. 2 , illustrates a perspective view of the inventive portable, collapsible, shelter or blind or structure  23 , of  FIG. 1 , while the central housing sleeve  20 , is being removed from the cover panel  10 , and the base panel  30 . As one can see that in this embodiment the central housing sleeve  20 , is opening in an accordion manner, where a first wall panel  61 , is pulling and separating from the other folded and attached panels. The central housing sleeve  20 , can also have an optional or secondary securing means  26 . 
         [0061]      FIG. 3 , illustrates a perspective view of the inventive portable, collapsible, shelter  23 , of  FIG. 1 , where the central housing sleeve  20 , is being expanded while the cover panel  10 , and the base panel  30 , are still on the floor of a surface. The central housing sleeve  20 , has a first sidewall  61 , a second sidewall  62 , a third sidewall  63 , shown in  FIG. 5 , and a fourth sidewall  64 , shown in  FIG. 5 . As shown in  FIG. 3 , the second sidewall  62 , comprises a first partial panel  62 A, and a second partial panel  62 B, which are joined to each other at the joint fold or fold line  66 , that when combined form the full sidewall panel  62 . The joint fold  66 , also provides rotational movement to the two partial panels  62 A, and  62 B, with respect to each other, and also allow them to move in and out of plane of the panel  62 . It should be appreciated that for some applications one could have more than two partial panels  62 A,  62 B, to form the full sidewall panel  62 . It should be understood that the fourth sidewall or side panel  64 , is similar to the second sidewall  62 , and thus has a first partial panel  64 A, and a second partial panel  64 B, and having a fold line  68 , to form the fourth sidewall panel  64 , as more clearly shown in  FIG. 5 . 
         [0062]      FIG. 4 , illustrates a perspective view of the inventive portable, collapsible, shelter  23 , of the first embodiment, as the central housing sleeve  20 , is being expanded and being removed for erection while the cover panel  10 , and the base panel  30 , are still on the floor of a surface, such as, surface or floor  120 , shown in  FIG. 15 . 
         [0063]      FIG. 5 , illustrates a perspective view of the inventive portable, collapsible, shelter  23 , of  FIG. 1 , with the central housing sleeve  20 , being fully expanded and erect, while the cover panel  10 , and the base panel  30 , are still on the floor of a surface. In order to get a substantial square, or rectangular shape for the erect central housing sleeve  20 , each of the sidewall  61 ,  62 ,  63 , and  64 , must be in a taut position. For some applications one could use the cover panel  10 , or the base panel  30 , as a surface, such as, for example, surface or floor  120 , shown in  FIG. 15 , to expand and vertically erect the central housing sleeve  20 , however, any surface can be used to expand and vertically erect the central housing sleeve  20 , from its folded position. 
         [0064]      FIG. 6 , illustrates a top view of the inventive cover  10 , or base  30 , of the portable, collapsible, shelter  23 . For some applications the cover  10 , and the base  30 , are preferably substantially identical to each other, however, it is preferable that the cover  10 , is placed and secured to the top of the housing sleeve  20 , along the upper or top edge  67 , while the base  30 , is preferably placed and secured to the bottom of the housing sleeve  20 , along the lower or bottom edge  65 . The cover  10 , and the base  30 , have a first fold line  71 , a second fold line  72 , a third fold line  73 , a fourth fold line  74 , a fifth fold line  75 , a sixth fold line  76 , a seventh fold line  77 , and an eighth fold line  78 . The area between the fifth fold line  75 , the sixth fold line  76 , the seventh fold line  77 , and the eighth fold line  78 , creates the central cover section  110 , for the cover  10 , or the central base section  130 , for the base  30 . The fifth fold line  75 , creates a first side wall panel  15 , with a first flap or end panel  11 , along the first fold line  71 , and a second flap or end panel  12 , along the second fold line  72 , and each of which are located at each end of the first side wall panel  15 . Similarly, at the opposite end the seventh fold line  77 , creates a third side wall panel  17 , with a third flap or end panel  13 , along the third fold line  73 , and a fourth flap or end panel  14 , along the fourth fold line  74 , and each of which are located at each end of the third side wall panel  17 . The area extending outwardly from the sixth fold line  76 , has a ninth fold line  116 , which is used to form the second side wall panel  16 . The ninth fold line  116 , divides the second side wall panel  16 , into a top half side wall panel section  16 A, and a bottom half side wall panel section  16 B, that when folded form the second side wall panel  16 . Similarly, on the opposite side the area extending outwardly from the eighth fold line  78 , has a tenth fold line  118 , which is used to form the fourth side wall panel  18 . The tenth fold line  118 , divides the fourth side wall panel  18 , into a top half side wall panel section  18 A, and a bottom half side wall panel section  18 B, that when folded form the fourth side wall panel  18 . The cover  10 , and the base  30 , have a first tongue or tab or male portion  86 , and a second tongue or tab or male portion  88 . Corresponding to each first tab  86 , is a corresponding first hole or opening or a female potion  87 . Similarly, corresponding to each second tab  88 , is a corresponding second hole or opening or a female potion  89 . The cover  10 , has an inner surface or area  111 , and an outer surface or area  112 . Thus, once the cover  10 , has been folded and assembled the central cover section  110 , would have the inner area  111 , facing the inside and into the housing sleeve  20 , while the outer surface  112 , would be forming the outside surface of the blind  23 . Similarly, the base  30 , has an inner surface or area  131 , and an outer surface or area  132 . Thus, once the base  30 , has been folded and assembled the central base section  130 , would have the inner area  131 , facing the inside and into the housing sleeve  20 , while the outer surface  132 , would be forming the outside surface of the blind  23 , and would be, for example, on the top of the floor or surface  120 , as shown in  FIG. 15 . 
         [0065]      FIG. 7 , illustrates a perspective view of the edge panels being folded of the inventive cover  10 , or base  30 , of the portable, collapsible, shelter  23 , of  FIG. 1 . For the ease of understanding  FIG. 7 , will now be described with reference to the inventive cover  10 , but similar principles and features could be used for the base  30 . The inventive cover  10 , has the first side wall panel  15 , that is folded along the fifth fold line  75 . Similarly, the third side wall panel  17 , is folded along the seventh fold line  77 . The first end panel or tab or flap  11 , is then folded inwardly along first fold line  71 , and similarly, the fourth end panel or tab or flap  14 , is folded inwardly along the fourth fold line  74 . The fourth side wall panel  18 , is then folded along the eighth fold line  78 , such that the fourth side wall panel  18 , is folded in half, which results in an upper half  18 A, and a lower half  18 B, along tenth fold line or sidewall panel dividing line  118 . For the ease of understanding the second side wall panel  16 , and the upper half  16 A, and the lower half  16 B, that are each separated by the ninth fold line  116 , are not shown in  FIG. 7 , but they would be folded, and when finished, would appear similar to the folded portion  18 . As one can see that at least one securing means  45 , appears along inside peripheral edge of the first side panel  15 , and similarly at least one securing means  47 , appears along the inside peripheral edge of the third side panel  17 . 
         [0066]      FIG. 8 , illustrates a perspective view of a side wall panel  18 , being folded over an end panel  11 ,  14 , of the inventive cover  10 , or the base  30 , of the portable, collapsible, shelter  23 . The edge flap or end panel  11 ,  14 , once folded along fold lines  71 ,  74 , respectively, are preferably substantially vertical and are substantially in alignment along the eighth fold line  78 , and the female portion or opening  89 , which results in the first side wall panel  15 , and the third side wall panel  17 , to be also substantially vertical to the plane of the central cover section  110 , along the fifth fold line  75 , and the seventh fold line  77 , respectively, to form a first side wall  95 , and a third side wall  97 , respectively. 
         [0067]      FIG. 9 , illustrates a perspective view of a side wall panel  18 , after being folded over an end panel or flap  11 ,  14 , but before the end tabs  88 , have been inserted into the corresponding slots or openings  89 , in the inventive cover  10 , or base  30 , of the portable, collapsible, shelter  23 . The fold of the forth end panel  18 , is completed which results in the first half  18 A, and the second half  18 B, sandwiching the first flap or end panel  11 , and the fourth end panel  14 , and the tongue or tab or second male portion  88 , being securely inserted into the corresponding hole or opening or second female portion  89 . For some applications the fourth side wall panel  18 , could also have at least one securing means  48 . Similarly, for some applications the second side wall panel  16 , could also have at least one securing means  46 , as more clearly shown in  FIG. 15 . 
         [0068]      FIG. 10 , illustrates a perspective view of a side wall panel  18 , after being folded over an end panel or flap  11 ,  14 , and with the end tabs  88 , being securely and engageably inserted into the corresponding holes or openings or slots  89 , in the inventive cover  10 , or base  30 , of the portable, collapsible, shelter  23 , to form a fourth side wall  98 . Similarly, the second side wall panel  16 , would be folded along the ninth fold line  116 , such that the first half side wall panel  16 A, and the second half side wall panel  16 B, would sandwich the second flap or end panel  12 , and the third flap or end panel  13 , and where the tongue or tab or male portion  88 , would be securely and engageably be inserted into the hole or opening  89 , to form a second side wall  96 , as more clearly shown in  FIG. 15 . 
         [0069]      FIG. 11 , illustrates a perspective view of a side wall panel  18 , after being folded over an end panel or flap  11 ,  14 , but before the end tabs  88 , have been inserted into the corresponding slots or openings  89 , in the inventive base panel  30 , of the portable, collapsible, shelter  23 . The fold of the fourth end panel  18 , is completed which results in the first half  18 A, and the second half  18 B, sandwiching the first flap or end panel  11 , and the fourth end panel  14 , and the tongue or tab or second male portion  88 , being securely inserted into the corresponding hole or opening or second female portion  89 . For some applications the fourth side wall panel  18 , could also have at least one securing means  148 , that is secured to the outside peripheral wall to form the fourth side wall  198 . Similarly, for some applications the first side wall panel  15 , could also have at least one securing means  145 , that is secured to the outside peripheral wall to form the first side wall  195 . Similarly, for some applications the third side wall panel  17 , could also have at least one securing means  147 , that is secured to the outside peripheral wall to form the third side wall  197 . Similarly, for some applications the second side wall panel  16 , could also have at least one securing means  146 , that is secured to the outside peripheral wall to form the second side wall  196 , as more clearly shown in  FIG. 13 . 
         [0070]      FIG. 12 , illustrates a perspective view of a side wall panel  18 , after being folded over an end panel or flap  11 ,  14 , and with the end tabs  88 , being securely and engageably inserted into the corresponding holes or openings or slots  89 , in the inventive base  30 , of the portable, collapsible, shelter  23 , to form a fourth side wall  198 . Similarly, the second side wall panel  16 , would be folded along the ninth fold line  116 , such that the first half side wall panel  16 A, and the second half side wall panel  16 B, would sandwich the second flap or end panel  12 , and the third flap or end panel  13 , and where the tongue or tab or male portion  88 , would be securely and engageably be inserted into the hole or opening  89 , to form a second side wall  196 , as more clearly shown in  FIG. 13 . For some applications the base panel  30 , has at least one first securing means  145 , along the exterior surface of the first side wall  195 , at least one second securing means  146  along the exterior surface of the second side wall  196 , at least one third securing means  147 , along the exterior surface of the third side wall  197 , and at least one fourth securing means  148 , along the exterior surface of the fourth side wall  198 . However, it is preferred that the at least one securing means  145 ,  146 ,  147 , and  148 , are on the outer surface of the sidewalls  195 ,  196 ,  197 , and  198 , respectively, as more clearly shown with reference to  FIG. 13 . 
         [0071]      FIG. 13 , illustrates a perspective view of the fully erect central housing sleeve  20 , being placed over the fully erect base  30 , of the inventive portable, collapsible, shelter  23 . It is preferred that the at least one securing means  24 , is towards the bottom edge  65 , of the sleeve  20 , but on the inside wall surface of panels, such as, panels  61 ,  62 ,  63 , and  64 . However, for the base  30 , it is preferred that the at least one securing means  145 ,  146 ,  147 , and  148 , are on the outer or exterior surface of the sidewalls  195 ,  196 ,  197 , and  198 , respectively. 
         [0072]      FIG. 14 , illustrates a perspective view of the fully erect central housing sleeve  20 , just as it enters the edges of the fully erect base  30 , of the inventive portable, collapsible, shelter  23 . As the sleeve  20 , is inserted into the base panel  30 , or the base panel  30 , is inserted into the sleeve  20 , care should be taken that the lower edge  65 , and the sleeve panels  61 ,  62 ,  63 , and  64 , are on the outside of the side walls  195 ,  196 ,  197 , and  198 , such that the base  30 , once inserted into the sleeve  20 , fully rests, and is nested inside the sleeve  20 , and that the at least one securing means  24 , along the inner walls of the panel  61 ,  62 ,  63 , and  64 , securely, and engageably are in physical contact with the at least one securing means  145 ,  146 ,  147 , and  148 , which are on the outer or exterior surface of the side walls  195 ,  196 ,  197 , and  198 , of the base panel  30 . 
         [0073]      FIG. 15 , illustrates a perspective view of the fully erect central housing sleeve  20 , after it has been secured to the edges of the fully erect base  30 , of the inventive portable, collapsible, shelter,  23 , and with the inventive cover  10 , being placed over the fully erect central housing sleeve  20 . It is preferred that the at least one securing means  22 , are towards the top edge  67 , of the sleeve  20 , but on the outside or exterior wall surface of panels, such as, panels  61 ,  62 ,  63 , and  64 . However, for the cover  10 , it is preferred that the at least one securing means  45 ,  46 ,  47 , and  48 , are on the inner or interior surface of the sidewalls  95 ,  96 ,  97 , and  98 , respectively. As the sleeve  20 , is inserted into the cover panel  10 , or the cover panel  10 , is inserted into the sleeve  20 , care should be taken that the upper edge  67 , and the sleeve panels  61 ,  62 ,  63 , and  64 , are on the inside of the side walls  95 ,  96 ,  97 , and  98 , such that the cover panel  10 , once inserted into the sleeve  20 , fully rests, and is nested outside of the sleeve  20 , and that the at least one securing means  22 , along the outer or exterior walls of the panel  61 ,  62 ,  63 , and  64 , securely, and engageably are in physical contact with the at least one securing means  45 ,  46 ,  47 , and  48 , which are on the inner surface of the side walls  95 ,  96 ,  97 , and  98 , of the cover panel  10 . 
         [0074]      FIG. 16 , illustrates a side view of a first embodiment of a fully erect and assembled portable, collapsible, shelter  23 , of this invention. As one can see that the cover panel  10 , is along the outer peripheral walls of the sleeve  20 , so that under environmental conditions, such as, snow, rain, hail, sleet, to name a few, the environmental conditions would not penetrate inside the sleeve  20 . Similarly, as one can see that the base panel  30 , is along the inner peripheral walls of the sleeve  20 , so that under environmental conditions, such as, snow, rain, hail, sleet, to name a few, the environmental conditions would not penetrate inside the sleeve  20 . Thus, both the cover  10 , and the base  30 , provide environmental protection to the person or content inside the sleeve  20 , of the assembled portable, collapsible, shelter  23 , of this invention. 
         [0075]      FIG. 17 , illustrates a side view of a second embodiment of a fully erect and assembled portable, collapsible, shelter or blind or structure  123 , of this invention. The shelter  123 , is erected or assembled in the field and is placed on a surface or terrain or ground  120 , such that the second or the outer surface  131 , is in contact with the ground  120 , while the first or inner surface  131 , faces the inside of the shelter  123 . For most applications, it is preferred that the shelter  123 , has an opening  147 , and a door  145 , which allows for an easy entrance and exit of a person or user  150 , and/or content  155 . It should be appreciated that the door  145 , and the corresponding door opening  147 , can be made in any of the panels of the sleeve  120 . For most applications it is preferred that the door  145 , and the door opening  147 , are made when the sleeve  120 , is being manufactured. However, for some applications it could be pre-formed, such as, with a door outline  149 , and then in the field or as desired by the user  150 , the door  145 , could be created in the field or during use, such as, by cutting along the pre-formed outline  149 . 
         [0076]    As shown in  FIG. 17 , once assembled the structure  123 , has an inner wall or surface  28 , an outer wall or surface  29 , an inner cover area  111 , an external or outside cover area  112 , an inner base area  131 , and an outside or external base area  132 , which would be sitting or resting on a surface or terrain  120 . 
         [0077]    As shown in  FIG. 17 , for some applications one could also have or secure a stake down flap or extension  151 , having a hole or securing means  153 , that would be secured to the outside surface  29 , of the housing sleeve  120 , via at least one securing means  152 . For some applications one could also use a secondary or second securing means  163 , such as, a stake  163 , to mate with the flap  151 , and to secure the structure  123 , to the ground or structure  120 , or to another structure, such as, for example, another portable structure  23 ,  123 , etc. For some applications one would need to add one or more stake down flap  151 , per side. The stake down flap  151 , could be, welded  152 , or glued  152 , to the bottom surface or lower edge area  65 , of the outside surface  29 , of the housing sleeve  120 . The stake down flap  151 , could have a hole  153 , so that one could drive a stake  163 , through the hole  153 , into the ground  120 , and now the entire unit  123 , would be staked down to the ground  120 , on all four sides. 
         [0078]    For some applications the inventive unit once assembled could have a stretchable fabric cover  129 , such as, shown in  FIG. 17 , over the inventive unit  123 , so as to change the appearance. For example, in one application, such as, a hunting blind  123 , one could have a camouflage cover  129 , but as a children&#39;s “Play House”, the fabric cover  129 , could be printed, for example, like, a spaceship, a castle, a pink play house, to name a few. Basically, the cover  129 , can change the appearance of the structure  123 , to whatever design  129 , a child  150 , a hunter  150 , a person  150 , a user  150 , may want or desire. 
         [0079]      FIG. 18 , illustrates an exploded perspective view of a third embodiment of a portable, collapsible, shelter  223 , of this invention. The shelter  223 , comprises of individual components, which are assembled to form the portable, collapsible, shelter  223 , of this invention. The shelter  223 , comprises of a cover panel  210 , a base panel  230 , a first wall or sleeve panel  261 , a second wall or sleeve panel  262 , a third wall or sleeve panel  263 , and a fourth wall or sleeve panel  264 . One or more of the panels  261 ,  262 ,  263 ,  264 , could have an opening  247 , and a door  245 . Similarly, one or more of the panels  261 ,  262 ,  263 ,  264 , could have one or more opening  227 , for a window panel  225 . The window panel  225 , would preferably be in an hinged arrangement with the sleeve panel  261 ,  262 ,  263 ,  264 , such as, along a fold line  226 , which could act as a hinge  226 . Each of the sleeve panel  261 ,  262 ,  263 ,  264 , would have an edge area to allow for the secure mating of the adjacent panel to it. Thus, first sleeve panel  261 , would have a first sleeve edge  261 A, and a second sleeve edge  261 B, and a second sleeve panel  262 , would have a third sleeve edge  262 A, and a fourth sleeve edge  262 B, and a third sleeve panel  263 , would have a fifth sleeve edge  263 A, and a sixth sleeve edge  263 B, and a fourth sleeve panel  264 , would have a seventh sleeve edge  264 A, and an eighth sleeve edge  264 B. Thus, for example, the first sleeve edge  261 A, would mate with the second sleeve edge  262 B, and the third sleeve edge  262 A, would mate with the fourth sleeve edge  263 A, and the fifth sleeve edge  263 B, would mate with the sixth sleeve edge  264 A, and the seventh sleeve edge  264 A, would mate with the eighth sleeve edge  261 B. Thus, once the all the edges of the panels  261 ,  262 ,  263 , and  264 , are mated to form the sleeve  220 , shown in  FIG. 19 , which would be similar to the sleeve  20 , the cover  210 , would then be securely and engageably be mated with the upper edge  267 , of the panels  261 ,  262 ,  263 , and  264 . Similarly, the base  230 , would also be securely, and engageably be mated with the lower edge surface  265 , of the sleeve  220 , shown in  FIG. 19 , which would be similar to the sleeve  20 . The cover panel  210 , has an inner surface or area  211 , and an outer surface or area  212 . Thus, once the cover  210 , has been folded and assembled the cover panel  210 , would have side walls  295 ,  296 ,  297 ,  298 , and an inner area  211 , facing the inside and into the housing sleeves  220 , while the outer surface  212 , would be forming the outside surface of the blind  223 . Similarly, the base panel  230 , has an inner surface or area  231 , and an outer surface or area  232 . Thus, once the base panel  230 , has been folded and assembled the base panel  230 , would have side walls  285 ,  286 ,  287 ,  288 , and an inner area  231 , facing the inside and into the housing sleeve  220 , while the outer surface  232 , would be forming the outside surface of the blind  223 , and would be, for example, on the top of the floor or surface  120 , as shown in  FIG. 15 . The cover panel  210 , could have one or more securing means, such as, securing means  222 , that would be on the inside surface of the side walls  295 ,  296 ,  297 ,  298 , and would securely engage and mate with the upper edges  267 , of the sleeve panels  261 ,  262 ,  263 ,  263 , and thus the sleeve panels  261 ,  262 ,  263 ,  263 , would be engaged with but on the inside surface of the side walls  295 ,  296 ,  297 ,  298 , as more clearly shown in  FIG. 19 . Similarly, the base panel  230 , could have one or more securing means, such as, securing means  224 , that would be on the outside surface of the side walls  285 ,  286 ,  287 ,  288 , and would securely engage and mate with the lower edges  265 , of the sleeve panels  261 ,  262 ,  263 ,  263 , and thus the sleeve panels  261 ,  262 ,  263 ,  263 , would be engaged with but on the outside surface of the side walls  285 ,  286 ,  287 ,  288 , as more clearly shown in  FIG. 19 . 
         [0080]      FIG. 19 , illustrates a perspective view of a fully erect and assembled portable, collapsible, shelter  223 , of this invention, according to the third embodiment of  FIG. 18 . It is preferred that the cover  210 , having the side walls  295 ,  296 ,  297 ,  298 , extends over the four peripheral walls or sleeves  261 ,  262 ,  263 ,  264 , of the sleeve housing  220 , of the shelter  223 , such that the upper edge  267 , is on the inside of the peripheral walls of the cover  210 . However, it is preferred that the base  230 , having the side walls  285 ,  286 ,  287 ,  288 , is contained inside the four peripheral walls or sleeves  261 ,  262 ,  263 ,  264 , of the sleeve housing  220 , of the shelter  223 . The edge tab or lip  261 A,  261 B,  262 A,  262 B,  263 A,  263 B,  264 A,  264 B, are secured to the corresponding edge so as to form a very secure walls for the shelter  22 . 
         [0081]      FIG. 20 , illustrates a perspective upper view of a fourth embodiment of a fully erect and assembled portable, collapsible, shelter  323 , of this invention. The shelter  323 , has a sleeve housing  320 , having peripheral walls or sleeve  361 ,  362 ,  363 ,  364 . The shelter  323 , has a cover  310 , that has an inner or lower surface  311 , an upper or outer surface  312 , and peripheral edge walls  395 ,  396 ,  397 ,  398 . The peripheral edge walls  395 ,  396 ,  397 ,  398 , of the cover  310 , are placed over the sleeve housing  320 , so as to completely envelope the upper edge  367 , by the peripheral edge walls  395 ,  396 ,  397 ,  398 . For some applications the peripheral edge wall  395 ,  396 ,  397 ,  398 , could also have at least one opening or hole  321 , for the penetration of at least one securing means  322 . For some applications one could also use at least one securing means  325 , such as, a belt  325 , to secure the peripheral edge wall  395 ,  396 ,  397 ,  398 , of the cover  310 , to the peripheral walls or sleeve  361 ,  362 ,  363 ,  364 , of the sleeve housing  320 . The shelter  323 , could be similar to the shelter  20 ,  223 , discussed earlier, however, the shelter  323 , has additional securing devices  322 , and/or  325 , to further secure the cover  310 , to the peripheral walls of the sleeve housing  320 , to form the shelter  323 . 
         [0082]      FIG. 21 , illustrates a perspective view of an upper or first window flap  427 A, and a lower or second window flap  427 B, for a wall or sleeve  461 , for a portable, collapsible, shelter  423 , of this invention. The upper or first window flap  427 A, and/or the lower or second window flap  427 B, create an opening or window  425 , in the inventive wall or panel or sleeve  461 . The wall or panel  461 , has a lower or first edge  465 , and an upper or second edge  467 . The lower or first edge  465 , would be secured to a base, such as, base  30 ,  230 , and the upper or second edge  467 , would be used to secure to a cover, such as, cover  10 ,  210 ,  310 . The window flap  427 , has a first window flap  427 A, and a second window flap  427 B, which are either cut out of the wall or sleeve  461 , or are secured thereto, and wherein the first window flap  427 A, rotates about a hinge or fold line  426 A, and a second window flap  427 B, rotates about a hinge or fold line  426 B. Additionally, the window or opening  425 , has a first window portion  425 A, and a second window portion  425 B, which correspond to the area defined by the first window flap  427 A, and the second window flap  427 B, respectively. The wall or sleeve  461 , has a first or inner surface  428 , and a second or outer surface  429 . It is preferred that the first window flap  427 A, and the second window flap  427 B, rotating about hinge or fold line  426 A,  426 B, respectively, open towards the inside surface  428 , of the blind  423 . But, for some applications the window flap  427 A, and/or window flap  427 B, could also be rotated and opened towards the outside surface  429 , of the shelter  423 . Thus under those circumstances the window flap  427 A, could act as an awning or canopy  427 A. 
         [0083]      FIG. 22 , illustrates a perspective view of another embodiment for a an upper or first window flap  527 A, and a lower or second window flap  527 B, for a wall or sleeve  561 , for a portable, collapsible, shelter  523 , of this invention. The upper or first window flap  527 A, and/or the lower or second window flap  527 B, create an opening or window  525 , in the inventive wall or panel or sleeve  561 . The window or opening  525 , has a first window portion  525 A, and a second window portion  525 B, which correspond to the area defined by the first window flap  527 A, and the second window flap  527 B, respectively. The wall or sleeve  561 , has a first or inner surface  528 , and a second or outer surface  529 . It is preferred that the first window flap  527 A, and the second window flap  527 B, rotating about hinge or fold line  526 A,  526 B, respectively, open towards the inside surface  528 , of the blind  523 . But, for some applications the window flap  527 A, and/or window flap  527 B, could also be rotated and opened towards the outside surface  529 , of the shelter  523 . Thus under those circumstances the window flap  527 A, could act as an awning or canopy  527 A. The wall or panel  561 , has a lower or first edge  565 , and an upper or second edge  567 . The lower or first edge  565 , would be secured to a base, such as, base  30 ,  230 , and the upper or second edge  567 , would be used to secure to a cover, such as, cover  10 ,  210 ,  310 . An inner or inside surface  528 , of the wall or sleeve  561 , could have an upper or first latching means  531 , that would correspond to a second or upper window latching means  533 , such that when latching means  531 ,  533 , are brought in proximity to each other they would latch to each other, which would result in the upper window flap  527 A, being latched onto and against the inside surface  528 , of the wall or sleeve  561 . For some applications the inside surface  528 , of the wall or sleeve  561 , could have an lower or third latching means  541 , that would correspond to a fourth or lower window latching means  543 , such that when latching means  541 ,  543 , are brought in proximity to each other they would latch to each other, which would result in the lower window flap  527 B, being latched onto and against the inside surface  528 , of the wall or sleeve  561 . For some applications the upper window or flap  527 A, could have at least one tab or handle  535 , for rotationally moving the window or flap  527 A, around an edge or area or fold line  526 A. Similarly, for some applications the lower window or flap  527 B, could have at least one tab or handle  545 , for rotationally moving the window or flap  527 B, around an edge or area or fold line  526 B. 
         [0084]      FIG. 23 , illustrates a perspective view of a fifth embodiment for a central housing sleeve for a portable, collapsible, shelter  623 , of this invention. The shelter  623 , has a housing sleeve  620 , which is formed by the joining or mating of side walls or sleeves  661 ,  662 ,  663 ,  664 . The housing sleeve  620 , has a lower wall edge  665 , and an upper wall edge  667 . The side walls or sleeves  661 ,  662 ,  663 ,  664 , around the lower wall edge  665 , could have at least one securing means  22 , and/or at least one opening  321 . Similarly, the side walls or sleeves  661 ,  662 ,  663 ,  664 , around the upper wall edge  667 , could have at least one securing means  22 , and/or at least one opening  321 . For some applications the side wall or sleeve  661 , could have at least one window  627 , and the side wall or sleeve  662 , could have an opening  647 , for a door  645 , and the side wall or sleeve  663 , could have an opening  625 , for a window flap, such as, a window flap  427 ,  527 , and the side wall or sleeve  664 , could have an opening  625 , for a window flap, such as, a window flap  427 ,  527 . 
         [0085]      FIG. 24 , illustrates a perspective view of a sixth embodiment for a central housing sleeve for a portable, collapsible, shelter or blind or structure  723 , of this invention. For the ease of understanding the cover, such as, cover  10 ,  110 ,  210 ,  310 , or the base, such as, base  30 ,  130 ,  230 ,  330 , have not been shown, but would be associated with the shelter  723 , once the shelter  723 , has been fully assembled. The shelter  723 , has a central housing sleeve  720 , and where the central housing sleeve  720 , has individual panels  761 ,  762 ,  763 ,  764 , having fold lines and/or joints  751 ,  752 ,  753 ,  754 ,  755 . The central housing sleeve  720 , has been illustrated as being laid out flat on a surface. The individual panel, such as, an end panel  761 , could have an edge tab or flap  761 A, or an edge securing area  761 A. Similarly, the individual panel, such as, an end panel  764 , could have an edge tab or flap  764 B, or an edge securing area  764 B. For the purposes of illustration and ease of understanding other edge flaps or edge securing areas are not shown, but it is within the knowledge of a person skilled in the art to have edge flaps or edge securing areas, similar to the edge flap  761 A,  764 B, or an edge securing area  761 A,  764 B, for the other panels, such as, panel  761 ,  762 ,  763 , and  764 . The flattened structure  723 , has a lower edge  765 , which would be used to mate with and accommodate a base, such as, base  30 , and an upper edge  767 , that would be used to mate with and accommodate a cover, such as, cover  10 . For some applications the flattened housing sleeve  720 , could have additional or secondary fold lines or joints  756 , that would allow the sleeve  720 , to be transported in a more compact manner, thus instead of say, 2 folds, if folded from the center, the sleeve  720 , could have more than, say 6 folds. 
         [0086]      FIG. 25 , illustrates a perspective view of a fully erect and assembled portable, collapsible, shelter  723 , of this invention, according to the sixth embodiment of  FIG. 24 . For the ease of understanding the cover, such as, cover  10 ,  110 ,  210 ,  310 , or the base, such as, base  30 ,  130 ,  230 ,  330 , have not been shown, but would be associated with the shelter  723 , once the shelter  723 , has been fully assembled. The panel  761 , could have an area  761 A, which could be an edge flap  761 A, or it could be an area  761 A, along the edge of the panel  761 , similarly, the panel  764 , could have an area  764 B, which could be an edge flap  764 B, or it could be an area  764 B, along the edge of the panel  764 , however, in order to secure one edge of a first panel to an edge of a second panel, one should have at least one edge flap  761 A, and/or  764 B, to secure the edge of the first panel to the edge of the second or end panel. The central housing sleeve  720 , could be formed, for example, by folding panels  761 ,  762 ,  763 ,  764 , along fold lines  752 ,  753 ,  754 , and then folding end or edge panels  761 A, and/or end or edge panel  764 B, along fold line  751 ,  755 , respectively, and then securing the end or edge panel  761 A, and/or end or edge panel  764 B, to an edge of the panel  761 , or panel  764 , using at least one securing means  725 , in order to form the central housing sleeve  720 , as shown in  FIG. 25 . The at least one securing means  725 , could be selected from a group comprising, glue, adhesive, a hook and loop fastening means, rivet, screw, bolts secured to a nut, to name a few. 
         [0087]    It should be appreciated that the central housing sleeve  20 ,  120 ,  220 ,  320 ,  720 , could have individual side panels, such as, side panels  261 ,  262 ,  263 ,  264 ,  461 ,  561 , that are secured by side edges to each other to form a housing sleeve  20 ,  120 ,  220 ,  320 ,  620 ,  720 , or they could be formed as a central housing sleeve  20 ,  120 ,  620 ,  720 . 
         [0088]    The inventive portable, collapsible, human shelter,  23 ,  123 ,  223 ,  323 ,  423 ,  523 ,  623 ,  723 , preferably, for outdoors, has been shown to have four sidewalls or side panels and an attachable and detachable roof or ceiling, however, for some applications one could also have an attachable and detachable floor or base, which is similar to the structure or panel used for the roof or ceiling. It is preferred that one of the side panel or side wall also functions has a door panel. 
         [0089]    The inventive product  23 ,  123 ,  223 ,  323 ,  423 ,  523 ,  623 ,  723 , comes with, or without, a window  25 , and/or window flap or window closure  27 . For some embodiments the side panel of the inventive product could have at least one window or opening. The inventive product can stand alone, or it can be secured to any other structure. The inventive product can come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. 
         [0090]    The interior or exterior surface of the inventive product, is preferably, of such a nature, that it can be manufactured and used to display items, such as, for example, a logo, a pattern, a design, a camouflage, an outdoor scenery, to name a few. 
         [0091]    It should be understood that the inventive structure can be used indoors and outdoors. Similarly, the inventive structure can also be used as a child&#39;s “Play House.” Furthermore, in a play house version one could have removable decals or stickers  129 , as shown in  FIG. 17 . It is preferred that the decals or stickers  129 , stick to the inventive structure without any chemical adhesive, so that the decals or stickers  129 , can be re-used. It should be understood that the decals or stickers  129 , can be applied to the inside surface  28 ,  111 ,  131 , or to the outside surface  29 ,  112 , of the inventive structure. The stickers  129 , can be selected from a group comprising, letters of the alphabet, a “Space Ship Kit”, a spaceship control panel, a window showing a star/moon image, a “Medieval Castle Kit”, a decal of a suit of armor/swords, a window showing knights jousting, a little girls “Kit” with pretty pink flowers and furniture or house wares, to name a few. 
         [0092]    The panels, ceiling, roof, walls, base, for the portable, collapsible apparatus  23 ,  123 ,  223 ,  323 ,  423 ,  523 ,  623 ,  723 , could be made of at least one layer of material, and wherein the at least one material could be selected from a group comprising of a corrugated material, a plastic material, a composite material, a waterproof material, a weatherproof material, a Coroplast material, a foil-type material, a paper material, a plastic-type material, a cardboard material, a vinyl material, an extruded corrugated plastic material, polyethylene material, polypropylene material, and combinations thereof, to name a few. Coroplast is a Trademark of Coroplast Inc. 
         [0093]    For some applications the walls or the panels or the roof or the base of the inventive product  23 ,  123 ,  223 ,  323 ,  423 ,  523 ,  623 ,  723 , could be made of a first material and a second material, and wherein the first material, for example, could be a corrugated material, a plastic material, a composite material, a waterproof material, a weatherproof material, a Coroplast material, a foil-type material, a paper material, a plastic-type material, a cardboard material, a vinyl material, an extruded corrugated plastic material, polyethylene material, polypropylene material, and combinations thereof, to name a few, and the second material could be, for example, a corrugated material, a plastic material, a composite material, a waterproof material, a weatherproof material, a Coroplast material, a foil-type material, a paper material, a plastic-type material, a cardboard material, a vinyl material, an extruded corrugated plastic material, polyethylene material, polypropylene material, and combinations thereof, to name a few. 
         [0094]    It is preferred that the material used for the inventive portable, collapsible, human shelter,  23 ,  123 ,  223 ,  323 ,  423 ,  523 ,  623 ,  723 , are weather resistant, and are capable of being used for outdoor purposes. 
         [0095]    For some applications the exterior surface of the inventive portable, collapsible, human shelter,  23 ,  123 ,  223 ,  323 ,  423 ,  523 ,  623 ,  723 , could be painted with or lined with material, such as, with a material that protects the inventive product from UV (ultraviolet) radiation or light. The painted or liner material could also act as a potential UV protective material or layer. For durability one could spray or roll-on the layer or the covering material. However, for some applications one could also use “rubberized paint product”, which could be sprayed-on or rolled-on, or could be applied as a coating by methods well known in the art. 
         [0096]    The inventive portable, collapsible, human shelter,  23 ,  123 ,  223 ,  323 ,  423 ,  523 ,  623 ,  723 , is provided with at least one door, which door could be die cut into the panel, or it could be attached to an opening in the panel with at least one securing means, and wherein the securing means could, for example, be a hinge. It is preferred that the securing means allows for the quiet movement of the door by the user during use. For some applications, one or more edge of the door could be provided with at least one flange, so as to allow the door to be opened or closed from the inside of the inventive improved, portable, collapsible, human shelter. 
         [0097]    For some applications the door could be provided with at least one window, which window could be die cut into the panel or door, or it could be attached to an opening in the door with at least one securing means, and wherein the securing means could, for example, be a hinge. It is preferred that the securing means allows for the quiet movement of the window by the user from the inside of the inventive structure. For some applications, one or more edge of the window could be provided with at least one flange, so as to allow the window to be opened or closed from the inside of the inventive improved, portable, collapsible, human shelter. 
         [0098]    It should be appreciated that preferably at least one wall panel of the inventive shelter has at least one window. For the ease of understanding the cross-sectional shape of the window(s) or door(s) for the inventive portable, collapsible, human shelter,  23 ,  123 ,  223 ,  323 ,  423 ,  523 ,  623 ,  723 , have been shown as being a square shape, or a rectangular shape, or a polygonal shape, or a T-shape, but it is within the realm of a person skilled in the art to have the cross-sectional shape for the window(s) or door(s) of the inventive shelter be selected from a group comprising a triangular-shape, a square-shape, a rectangular-shape, a circular-shape, an oval-shape, a multisided-shape, a polygonal-shape, a T-type shape, an odd-shape, an irregular-shape, and combinations thereof, to name a few. 
         [0099]    For some applications at least one side panel of the inventive portable, collapsible, human shelter,  23 ,  123 ,  223 ,  323 ,  423 ,  523 ,  623 ,  723 , could be provided with at least one window, which window could be die cut into the side panel, or it could be attached to an opening in the side panel with at least one securing means, and wherein the securing means could, for example, be a hinge. It is preferred that the securing means allows for the quiet movement of the window by the user from the inside of the inventive structure. For some applications, one or more edge of the window could be provided with at least one flange, so as to allow the window to be opened or closed from the inside of the inventive improved, portable, collapsible, human shelter. 
         [0100]    For some applications the three side panels and the front door panel and the roof could be all individual panels, and which when assembled, could form the inventive portable, collapsible, human shelter  23 ,  123 ,  223 ,  323 ,  423 ,  523 ,  623 ,  723 . However, for some applications one or more of the panels could be formed as one unit, such as, for example, the roof could be formed with one of the side panel or the door panel, or two of the side panels could be formed as one unit, or the door panel and one of the adjacent side panel could be formed as one unit. 
         [0101]    For some applications each of the panels, such as, the sides, the top, the bottom, could be made from a larger panel and which could be die cut for a specific shape, or they could be individually made, such as, for a custom application. 
         [0102]    For some applications the sleeve is made from four panels, such that the edges of each of the panels are secured to each other by means well known in the art, so as to form the inventive sleeve. However, for some applications one could have a long panel where the panel could be folded so as to form side walls, and the two opposite edges could be secured to each other so as to form the inventive sleeve for the portable, collapsible, human shelter. 
         [0103]    It should be appreciated that the cross-sectional shape of the inventive portable shelter, such as, for example, the cover, the base, the housing sleeve, could be selected from a group comprising a triangular-shape, a square-shape, a rectangular-shape, a circular-shape, an oval-shape, a multisided-shape, a polygonal-shape, an odd-shape, an irregular-shape, and combinations thereof, to name a few. 
         [0104]    It should also be appreciated that the cross-sectional shape of the at least one securing means for securing various items to form the inventive portable, collapsible, human shelter,  23 ,  123 ,  223 ,  323 ,  423 ,  523 ,  623 ,  723 , could be selected from a group comprising a triangular-shape, a square-shape, a rectangular-shape, a circular-shape, an oval-shape, a multisided-shape, a polygonal-shape, an odd-shape, an irregular-shape, and combinations thereof, to name a few. 
         [0105]    For some applications the roof  10 , could be made from a panel where at least one of the edge is folded and secured to the inside edge of the roof so as to form a box like structure having a lip or a roof extension. The lip or the roof extension could have at least one securing means, such as, a hook and loop type securing means, an adhesive-type tape, to name a few. It is preferred that the securing means are adhered to the inside surface of the lip or roof extension, so that once secured to one edge of the sleeve, the sleeve fits snugly inside the roof portion with the lip or roof extension extending along a portion of the outer edges of the sleeve. 
         [0106]    For some applications the base or floor  30 , could be made from a panel where at least one of the edge is folded and secured to the inside edge of the base or floor  30 , so as to form a box like structure having a lip or a base or floor extension. The lip or the base or floor extension could have at least one securing means, such as, a hook and loop type securing means, an adhesive-type tape, to name a few. It is preferred that the securing means are adhered to the outside surface of the lip or base or floor extension, so that once secured to one edge of the sleeve, the sleeve fits snugly to the outside edges of the base or floor portion with the lip or base or floor extension extending along a portion of the inner edges of the sleeve. 
         [0107]    For some applications the once formed sleeve for the portable, collapsible, human shelter,  23 ,  123 ,  223 ,  323 ,  423 ,  523 ,  623 ,  723 , could have two folds on two opposite panels, so that the sleeve could collapse, like an accordion onto itself, for easy storage or transportation. It should also be understood that the inventive sleeve, or the cover, or the base, could have one or more folding lines or folds, which would make it easy for transportation and/or storage. For example if the footprint is 4′×5′, with only one additional fold it would be reduced to a 2′×5′ footprint. 
         [0108]    It is preferred that the outer peripheral edges of the base or floor panel snugly fits inside the inner lower peripheral wall edges of the sleeve. This configuration will keep water from being able to go inside the base or floor panel or unit, and will also help push the walls of the sleeve out and stabilize the four walls of the sleeve. For most applications the peripheral edges of the top cover or roof panel will remain on the outside of the peripheral edges of the central housing sleeve as discussed earlier. 
         [0109]    It is preferred that a band of a securing means, such as, a Velcro strip, or a double-sided-adhesive tape, to name a few, are secured around the inner or outer peripheral edges of the panel or sleeve portion that is being secured to each other, so that each of the components are properly and appropriately secured to each other. For some applications one could use high strength magnets, such as, Neodymium Magnets, or magnetic tape, etc., instead of a Velcro, as a securing means. 
         [0110]    It should be appreciated that the base and/or the cover of the portable, collapsible, human shelter could be secured to the housing sleeve by a number of methods and/or securing means. For some applications the at least one securing means could be selected from a group comprising a hook and loop means, a Velcro strip, a double-sided-adhesive tape, a high strength magnet, a neodymium magnet, a magnetic tape, a belt, a rivet, a clip, a screw, a bolt, a glue, an adhesive, and combinations thereof, to name a few. 
         [0111]    For some applications the sleeve could be made from a single sheet or panel, and then secured at the edges of the two longitudinal ends. Prior to the securing of the two ends it is preferred that the sleeve has at least three creases or predefined edges for the four panels. It is also preferred that the sleeve also has at least two center creases for folding or laying the sleeve flat during shipment, similar to an accordion type fold. 
         [0112]    For some applications, the central housing sleeve  20 , could be, for example, two 96 inches in length by 60 inches in height flat sheets, which could be secured at the edges, such as, for example, heat welded together. It should be understood that the dimensions of the sizes of the cover, base, housing sleeve, would depend on the need of the customer or user. 
         [0113]    It is preferred that all the windows and doors fold inward, and that the windows and doors have at least one flange attached on the inside surface to allow the occupant to push them shut, but not be able to push them through the central housing sleeve  20 . 
         [0114]    It should be understood that for some application the inner surface or the outer surface of the inventive portable, collapsible, human shelter,  23 ,  123 ,  223 ,  323 ,  423 ,  523 ,  623 ,  723 , could be painted, such as, with an appropriate paint, or an exterior surface material. 
         [0115]    For some applications one could use a UV stable weatherable film which could be applied or printed onto one or more of the panels, such as, in a camo design, or as a wrap, or a cover over the material, such as, the plastic material, this is akin to a situation where one would have two different materials for one or more of the panels. 
         [0116]    For some applications the sleeve and the upper and lower panels of the inventive portable, collapsible, human shelter,  23 ,  123 ,  223 ,  323 ,  423 ,  523 ,  623 ,  723 , could be fluted corrugated wall material, such as, for example, a polyethylene, a polypropylene, to name a few, and which can be made from either prime virgin plastic material, or recycled material. 
         [0117]    It should be understood that the inventive portable, collapsible, human shelter,  23 ,  123 ,  223 ,  323 ,  423 ,  523 ,  623 ,  723 , could multiple sizes, depending on the application or the user&#39;s requirements. 
         [0118]    For the ease of understanding the cross-sectional shape of the inventive portable, collapsible, human shelter,  23 ,  123 ,  223 ,  323 ,  423 ,  523 ,  623 ,  723 , have been shown as having four panels or walls or sidewall, but it is within the realm of a person skilled in the art to have the inventive shelter having one round or oval wall or having a triangular wall or polygonal shaped walls, etc. However, for most applications it is preferred that the cross-sectional shape of the inventive portable, collapsible, human shelter,  23 ,  123 ,  223 ,  323 ,  423 ,  523 ,  623 ,  723 , be selected from a group comprising a triangular-shape, a square-shape, a rectangular-shape, a circular-shape, an oval-shape, a multisided-shape, a polygonal-shape, an odd-shape, an irregular-shape, to name a few. 
         [0119]    It should also be appreciated that the interior surface or the exterior surface or both surfaces of the wall or panel or roof or ceiling or base of the inventive structure could have at least one inscription, and wherein the inscription could be selected from a group comprising of a design, an indicia, a drawing, a photograph, a scenery, a picture, an illustration, a gesture, a smiley-type face, a phrase, a statement, a rhyme, an alphabet, a numeral, a symbol, a visual message, a graphic image, a verbiage, a camouflage, an outdoor scenery, just to name a few. 
         [0120]    Edges of each of the panels that are used to assemble or form the inventive portable, collapsible, human shelter,  23 ,  123 ,  223 ,  323 ,  423 ,  523 ,  623 ,  723 , could have at least one securing means to secure each edge to the other, so as to form a sturdy structure, when assembled. And, wherein the at least one securing means could be selected from a group comprising a tie, a cable tie, a pin, a push pin, a clip, a clamp, hook and loop means, a weld, to name a few. 
         [0121]    For some applications one could also use a 90 degree corner profile that slides onto the edge of the two sheets of material or the two panels, effectively creating a corner and joining the two sheets or panels. It should be understood that the joining of the corner sections of the boards and panels is well known in the art, such as, for example, TPextrusions.com teach that they stock and manufacture a wide variety of corner profiles for use on boards, panels, glass, plywood, and other common materials. Although the majority of these corner joints are 90 degree, they can also make to different angles should this be required. They also disclose that the corner strips complement the other board and panel profiles for all exhibition building, shop-fitting and general furniture and building purposes. They also provide H-Sections, T-Sections, capping and clip-on edging which can be found on their board and panel landing page at www.tpextrusions.com. Their 90 degree corner profiles are available in popular sizes and styles, and a range of colors. These include the rounded corner section, which have a sufficient flex in it to open or close the angle from 90 degrees. 
         [0122]    It should be appreciated that the “collapsible box design” of the inventive portable, collapsible, human shelter,  23 ,  123 ,  223 ,  323 ,  423 ,  523 ,  623 ,  723 , or the inventive blind,  23 ,  123 ,  223 ,  323 ,  423 ,  523 ,  623 ,  723 , is very light-weight, inexpensive, weatherable material, as it uses material, such as, a Coroplast-type material, and the “collapsible box design” gives the user the ease of assembling it, and the manufacturer or the user to flat shipping it. 
         [0123]    As stated earlier that the inventive portable, collapsible, human shelter,  23 ,  123 ,  223 ,  323 ,  423 ,  523 ,  623 ,  723 , or the inventive blind,  23 ,  123 ,  223 ,  323 ,  423 ,  523 ,  623 ,  723 , uses material, such as, a Coroplast-type material, which has insulating capabilities. This insulating capabilities are further enhanced by the fluted design of the sheet or panel, which leaves a layer of air between the two sheet walls, which sandwich the fluted material. 
         [0124]    It should be appreciated that both the top cover or roof panel, and the bottom or base panel, can go either inside or outside of the sleeve panel. If they are inserted inside the sleeve panel then they would provide more stability, and if they are placed outside of the sleeve panel then they would provide more water resistance, and each of the configurations or assembly would depend on what the customer or the user may want. 
         [0125]    It should be appreciated that the material for each of the panel can come in different range of thicknesses and strength, depending on the customer or users price point or end application, for example, thicker panels could be used for heavier duty use, while thinner panels could be for a less expensive application, or where a heavy duty blind is not needed. 
         [0126]    Thus, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described herein and the constituent elements of the invention can be modified in various manners without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Various aspects of the invention can also be extracted from any appropriate combination of a plurality of constituent elements disclosed in the embodiments. Some constituent elements may be deleted in all of the constituent elements disclosed in the embodiments. The constituent elements described in different embodiments may be combined arbitrarily. 
         [0127]    Still further, while certain embodiments of the inventions have been described, these embodiments have been presented by way of example only, and are not intended to limit the scope of the inventions. Indeed, the novel methods and systems described herein may be embodied in a variety of other forms; furthermore, various omissions, substitutions and changes in the form of the methods and systems described herein may be made without departing from the spirit of the inventions. 
         [0128]    It should be further understood that throughout the specification and claims several terms have been used and they take the meanings explicitly associated herein, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. For example, the phrase “in one embodiment” as used herein does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, though it may. Additionally, the phrase “in another embodiment” as used herein does not necessarily refer to a different embodiment, although it may. Thus, various embodiments of the invention may be readily combined, without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention. 
         [0129]    While the present invention has been particularly described in conjunction with a specific preferred embodiment, it is evident that many alternatives, modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art in light of the foregoing description. It is therefore contemplated that the appended claims will embrace any such alternatives, modifications and variations as falling within the true scope and spirit of the present invention.