Inflatable structure

A structure which is transformable by inflation from a collapsed condition for storage to an erect condition for use has an inflatable tubular framework and at least one flexible web attached to and extending between two or more regions of the framework. The inflatable framework is formed by at least one inner inflatable tubular element (A, B) of flexible, elastic, air-impermeable material and having an inflation valve ( 13,15 ) accommodated within an outer sleeve arrangement of a material which is flexible but substantially non-elastic and restrained therein upon inflation. The outer sleeve arrangement is configured to include at least one branch point and/or at least one abrupt bend and the configuration of the inner tubular element or elements (A, B) corresponds to that (branch points (a, b) and abrupt bends (z)) so that the inner tube or tubes will substantially fill the outer sleeve arrangement upon inflation. Each inner tube (A, B) is formed by cutting and bonding of the air-impermeable material to provide a continuous inflatable compartment of relevant configuration and is inserted through an opening in the outer sleeve arrangement and fed through so as to fill it when later inflated in use.

Tethermast and frag wall

A tethermast and frag wall includes a fabric device having a fill volume tillable with a fill material on a flexible or compliant mast system. The fill volume may be a chambered curtain. The tethermast and frag wall is self supporting, easily deployed, and may be used in connection with a structure or may be deployed stand-alone. A tether system for an air beam structure utilizing a flexible tethermast, an external frag wall or frag curtain, soft couplings, air beam slings, or combinations thereof to reduce the effects of pressure waves, such as blast waves, onto and into an air beam structure and any inhabitants.

Portable Shelter With Outer Vinyl and Low Emissivity Layers

A portable shelter with low emissivity is provided for sheltering materials or human occupants at a remote location. The shelter has a flexible, multi-layer cover, including a vinyl material, reflective material located inside and immediately adjacent to the vinyl material, and insulation material located inside the reflective material. The low-ε vinyl cover is lightweight and thermally efficient. The shelter may be adapted for use with interior-climate control equipment at the remote location.

Retractable Air Beam Roof for Large Stadiums

The detailed principle, structure, manufacture and designing method of a retractable roof for large stadiums or other huge spaces are established. This roof is formed by using a number of connected and paralleled inflatable arc shaped tubes (called “air beams”) made of soft material (membrane). Using successive inflation to the tubes can realize deploying of the roof, and using successive deflation of tubes can realize retraction of the roof. All these processes can be completed by an automatically controlled program. A rigorous mathematics derivation and mechanics proof show that, the retractable air beam roof with durable membrane of ordinary durability can have a large span of over 100 meters, and can withstand in a regularly extreme (critical) weather (heavy wind, rain, snow and hail). The outstanding strong point of this kind of retractable roof is absolutely safe for spectators and performers (or competitors) inside the stadium. 13-. (canceled)4: An Air Beam , comprising:an Air Body, shaped as a cylinder of certain length and certain diameter, and bended as a circular arc with certain arc degree;a Cylindrical Shaped Soft Membrane Tube (Air Tube) of the same size and same shape (when fully inflated) as the said Air Body, made of durable membrane material (for example, nylon reinforced fabric), with the function of confining the said Air Body and separating the Air Body with the outside atmosphere;an End-Structures installed at each end of the said air tube, made of both soft membrane and solid material (such as nylon reinforced fiberglass), which has three functions: A. sealing the air, B. supporting the air beam and the load (if any) on the air beam, C. sliding (moving) along a track to change the location of said air beam;is initiated and established by inventor Keh C. Liu (Jun. 2, 2006 filed in the National Patent Office of China, Beijing, File No. 200610083730.8, titled “Air Beam and Inflatable, Retractable Mobile Roof for Large Spaces”).5: A Method of Math ...

Tent with air cushion

A tent with an air cushion includes a foldable air cushion, a retainer ring, and a tent body. The retainer ring retains around the air cushion to form a cushion body, the tent body is located above and connected with the cushion body, and a tent space for resting is defined by the tent body and the cushion body. Usage of the tent is convenient, and the tent is dampproof so that its applicability is broadened.

PHYSICAL EXERCISE TRAINING TECHNIQUES

The present invention relates to a cover assembly including a frame including at least one inflatable portion. At least one cover is supported by the frame to define a chamber. Adjustment means is provided for adjusting the air conditions (e.g. pressure or oxygen content) of the pressure chamber. 1. An exercise training area cover assembly including:a frame including at least one inflatable portion, the frame comprising interconnected three-dimensional (3D) lattice of inflatable straight tubes;at least one cover for being supported by the frame to define an exercise chamber including one or more pieces of exercise training equipment; andadjustment means for adjusting oxygen content of air in the chamber compared with air external the chamber;wherein the exercise chamber has planar sidewalls.2. The exercise training area cover assembly of claim 1 , wherein:the frame includes a plurality of openings located between the 3D lattice of inflatable straight tubes; 'covers the plurality of openings; and', 'when supported by the frame, the covermaintains the reduced oxygen content of air in the exercise chamber compared with air external the exercise chamber.3. The exercise training area cover assembly of claim 1 , wherein the frame includes wall frame portions with each wall frame portion being rectangular in shape.4. The exercise training area cover assembly of claim 3 , wherein each wall frame portion claim 3 , including a roof wall frame portion claim 3 , is disposed at a right angle relative to each adjacent wall frame portion.5. The exercise training area cover assembly of claim 1 , wherein the cover includes a single sheet or multiple sheets of material for affixing to the wall frame portion and the roof portion claim 1 , forming walls and roof claim 1 , respectively claim 1 , of the exercise chamber claim 1 , the exercise portion having an open bottom.6. The exercise training area cover assembly of claim 5 , wherein the material is formed from polymeric material and ...

TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED INFLATABLE TENT

A temperature controlled inflatable tent is provided. The tent includes a base and one or more sidewalls forming an interior volume. The base and the one or more sidewalls each include a first layer and a second layer forming an enclosed interior volume disposed therebetween, wherein the interior volume retains air. A valve is in fluid communication with the interior volume of each the base and the one or more sidewalls. A first sidewall includes an opening having an inflatable door, wherein the door is removably secured to a perimeter of the opening via a fastener. A panel is disposed within the interior volume of the base, wherein the panel includes a heating and cooling element that is operably connected to a power source and a thermostat. The thermostat selectively actuates the heating and cooling element, such that an internal temperature of the tent can be set by a user. 1) A temperature controlled inflatable tent , comprising:a housing having a base and one or more sidewalls forming an interior volume;wherein each the base and the one or more sidewalls include a first layer and a second layer having an enclosed interior volume disposed therebetween, wherein the first layer and the second layer are configured to retain air therebetween;wherein a first sidewall of the one or more sidewalls includes an opening having an inflatable door thereon, wherein the inflatable door is removable secured to a perimeter of the opening via a fastener;a panel disposed within the enclosed interior volume of the base, wherein the panel includes a heating and cooling element;a thermostat operably connected to the panel, wherein the thermostat selectively actuates the heating and cooling element;a valve in fluid communication with the enclosed interior volume of each the base and the one or more sidewalls, wherein the valve is configured to receive air therethrough;a power source operably connected to the panel;2) The temperature controlled inflatable tent of claim 1 , wherein one ...

System and Method for Maintaining Airflow within an Inflatable Booth

A system and method for maintaining airflow within an inflatable booth is herein disclosed. The system can comprise an inflatable frame, one or more air inlets, one or more air vents, and one or more exhaust panels. The inflatable frame that can at least partially define an interior space. At least a portion of a surface of the inflatable frame within or on the boundary of the interior space. The air inlets can receive air for the inflatable frame. The air vents can be on the portion of the surface of the inflatable frame. The air vents can allow air to pass from the inside of the inflatable frame to the interior space. The exhaust panels can be positioned on one of the wall section facing the direction of the air vents. Each of the exhaust panel can comprise a filter.

Apparatus and method for disaster survival

Apparatus and method for personal protection from flying or falling objects during a disaster. The apparatus has an interior sheet of flexible material and an exterior sheet of flexible material joined together to form an inflatable space between them, which when inflated also defines an interior cavity bounded by the interior sheet of flexible material, which interior cavity is provided for personal protection from flying or falling objects during a disaster. The apparatus also includes a supply of compressed gas in fluid communication with the inflatable space for inflating the inflatable space. A tether is attached to the exterior sheet of flexible material for attachment of the inflated apparatus to a secure structure such as the frame of a motor home, the floor joist of a home, a secure anchor point of a building, a tree trunk or a utility pole. 1. Apparatus for personal protection from flying or falling objects during a disaster , the apparatus comprising: (a) an interior sheet of flexible material; (b) an exterior sheet of flexible material , the interior and exterior sheets of flexible material being joined together to form an inflatable space between them , to define an interior cavity bounded by the interior sheet of flexible material when the inflatable space is inflated and to define a portal from the exterior of the inflated apparatus to the interior cavity , which interior cavity is provided for personal protection from flying or falling objects during a disaster; (c) a supply of compressed gas in fluid communication with the inflatable space for inflating the inflatable space; and (d) a tether attached to the exterior sheet of flexible material for attachment of the inflated apparatus to a secure structure.2. The apparatus of further comprising a portal closure accessible from the interior cavity for closing the portal after the apparatus is inflated and a person has entered the cavity.3. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the closure is a zipper.4. ...

Inflatable Rooftop Tent System for Vehicles

A tent system may include a base system adapted to mount to a roof of a vehicle, an inflatable tent frame, and a canopy. The base system may include a rigid platform and an air delivery mechanism integrated into the base system, the air delivery mechanism may have an air port adapted to receive pressurized air. The tent system may include an inflatable tent frame including an inflatable tube coupled with the base system, the inflatable tube having an air inlet coupled with the air delivery mechanism, the air inlet receiving the pressurized air from the air delivery mechanism into the inflatable tube, the inflatable tube adapted to support a tent canopy when the inflatable tube is inflated using the pressurized air. The tent canopy may be attached to the base.

Device for draining a liquid, and building cladding element comprising such a device

The invention relates to a device for draining a liquid, in particular rainwater, from a first film layer ( 4 ) which forms at least one part of a building cladding element. A first valve element ( 26 ) can be arranged in the region of a first opening ( 22 ) provided in the first film layer ( 4 ) such that the valve element can be pivoted between a first position, which closes the first opening ( 22 ), and a second position, which at least partly releases the first opening ( 22 ). Additionally, first opening and closing means ( 30, 32, 34 ) which can be attached to the first film layer ( 4 ) are provided, said means being designed to keep the first valve element ( 26 ) in the first position as long as the pressure ( 40 a ) of a liquid ( 40 ) which has arrived on the upper face of the first film layer ( 4 ) is less than a specified first threshold or maximally equal to said threshold, said pressure acting on the first valve element ( 26 ), allow the first valve element ( 26 ) to pivot from the first position to the second position if the liquid ( 40 ) pressure ( 40 a ) acting on the first valve element ( 26 ) exceeds the first threshold, and pivot the first valve element ( 26 ) from the second position to the first position after the liquid ( 40 ) pressure ( 40 a ) acting on the first valve element ( 26 ) is substantially no longer present.

TEMPORARY MAINTENANCE ENCLOSURES AND METHODS OF MAINTAINING TURBINE BLADES

A temporary maintenance enclosure for the maintenance of at least part of a turbine blade, said enclosure comprises a number of side walls which substantially surround the circumference of a blade in need of maintenance; and a roof extending from said side walls towards said blade; wherein said roof comprises an aperture through which said blade is received. 1. A temporary maintenance enclosure for the maintenance of at least part of a turbine blade , said enclosure comprising a number of side walls which substantially surround the circumference of a blade in need of maintenance; and a roof extending from said side walls towards said blade; wherein said roof comprises an aperture through which said blade is received and wherein said enclosure comprises a platform which is bounded by each of said side walls.2. A temporary maintenance enclosure according to claim 1 , wherein said enclosure is at least partially inflatable.3. A temporary maintenance enclosure according to claim 1 , wherein said roof is inflatable.4. A temporary maintenance enclosure according to claim 1 , wherein said side walls are collapsible.5. A temporary maintenance enclosure according to claim 1 , wherein said roof incorporates an inflatable portion claim 1 , a seal about said aperture and a flexible sheath extending from said aperture to said inflatable portion.6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. A temporary maintenance enclosure according to claim 5 , wherein said seal incorporates a member defining said aperture.9. A temporary maintenance enclosure according to claim 8 , wherein said member is inflatable.10. A temporary maintenance enclosure according to claim 1 , wherein said enclosure further comprises suspension means for suspending said enclosure in position relative to said blade.11. A temporary maintenance enclosure according to claim 1 , wherein said side walls and said roof comprise a plurality of inflatable compartments.12. A temporary maintenance enclosure according to claim 11 , wherein ...

PORTABLE STRUCTURE WITH SOLAR SHADE

A portable structure including a solar shade is disclosed. The portable structure includes a frame comprising at least two beams, a main panel extending between the at least two beams, and a solar shade. The solar shade includes at least one solar shade panel spaced above the main panel by at least one inflatable beam to create a space between the solar shade panel and the main panel. The space creates an insulative layer to help regulate an interior temperature of the portable structure. 120-. (canceled)21. A method , comprising: a frame including at least two beams, and', 'a main panel connected to and extending between the at least two beams;, 'providing a portable structure comprising attaching at least one solar shade panel of the removable solar shade to the main panel using a first attachment mechanism extending along a first edge of the at least one solar shade panel and a second attachment mechanism extending along a second edge of the at least one solar shade panel;', 'positioning at least one inflatable beam between the at least one solar shade panel and the main panel such that the at least one inflatable beam spaces the at least one solar shade panel above the main panel to create a space between the solar shade panel and the main panel., 'installing a removable solar shade above the main panel by22. The method of claim 21 , wherein providing the portable structure comprises:connecting a first side of the main panel to a first beam of the at least two beams; andconnecting a second side of the main panel a second beam of the at least two beams.23. The method of claim 22 , wherein the main panel further comprises a first solar shade connection adjacent to the first side and a second solar shade connection adjacent to the second side claim 22 , and installing the removable solar shade above the main panel comprises:attaching the first attachment mechanism of the at least one solar shade panel to the first solar shade connection of the main panel; ...

Inflatable Booth System and Method for Applying a Spray-on Bed-liner to a Truck Bed

An improved system and method for applying a spray-on bed-liner to a truck bed is herein disclosed. An inflatable bed-liner booth can comprise an inflatable frame, a roof, a floor, a plurality of wall sections, one or more air inlets, a plurality of air vents, an entry port, and one or more exhaust panels. The inflatable frame can comprise a plurality of vertical supports. The roof at the top of the inflatable frame. The floor at the bottom of the inflatable frame. The wall sections can be defined by at least one of the inflatable frame, the roof, and the floor.

Collapsible structure

Collapsible structures are disclosed. In one embodiment, the collapsible structure includes a plurality of hinges and a plurality of panels. The plurality of panels are swingably connected by the plurality of hinges so as to form at least one arch when the collapsible structure is in an erected state and so as to become at least one stack of the plurality of panels in a collapsed state. The panels allow for the collapsible structure to maintain its structural integrity when erected but to have a compact and transportable configuration when collapsed.

Inflatable Tent Assembly

An inflatable tent assembly includes a trailer has a pair of wheels, a hitch and a body. The body has a plurality of storage compartments therein. The body has a front end, a back end, a first lateral side and a second lateral side. A generator is coupled to the trailer and the generator is positioned on the body. A blower is positioned in the trailer and the blower is positioned on the body. A tent is removably contained within the tent compartment and the tent is positionable on a support surface. The tent is selectively operationally coupled to the blower such that the blower inflates the tent into a standing position. Thus, the tent may be occupied. 1. An inflatable tent assembly configured to be selectively inflated to a standing position , said assembly comprising:a trailer having a pair of wheels, a hitch and a body, said body having a plurality of storage compartments therein, said storage compartments including a tent compartment, said body having a front end, a back end, a first lateral side and a second lateral side;a generator being coupled to said trailer, said generator being positioned on said body;a blower being positioned in said trailer, said blower being positioned on said body, said blower having an exhaust and an intake, each of said exhaust and said intake facing said first lateral side of said trailer, said first lateral side of said trailer being positionable in an open position extending down and away from said second lateral side wherein said exhaust and said intake are exposed to facilitate connection of said exhaust and said intake to an exhaust hose and an intake hose;a tent being removably contained within said tent compartment, said tent being positionable on a support surface, said tent being selectively operationally coupled to said blower such that said blower inflates said tent into a standing position wherein said tent is configured to be occupied;said plurality of storage compartments further includes a pole compartment and a ...

ELEVATED YARD GAME

Embodiments described herein relate to a system which includes a first vertical support, a second vertical support parallel to the first vertical support, a third vertical support parallel to the first vertical support, and a fourth vertical support parallel to the first vertical support, a first, second, third, and fourth elevation couplers releasably attachable proximate an end of the corresponding vertical supports, a first, second, third, and fourth outer horizontal members releasably coupleable to extend between the elevation couplers perpendicular to the vertical supports, and first and second inner horizontal member extending between the outer horizontal members to be oriented substantially perpendicular to the vertical supports and overlap each other to form an elevated grid suitable for a game. 1. A system comprising:a first vertical support having a rigid elongated geometry;a second vertical support parallel to the first vertical support and positioned at a first distance from the first vertical support, wherein the second vertical support has a rigid elongated geometry;a third vertical support parallel to the first vertical support and the second vertical support at the first distance from the second vertical support, wherein the third vertical support has a rigid elongated geometry;a fourth vertical support parallel to the first vertical support, the second vertical support, and the third vertical support at the first distance from the third vertical support and the first vertical support, wherein the fourth vertical support has a rigid elongated geometry;a first elevation coupler releasably attachable proximate an end of the first vertical support;a second elevation coupler releasably attachable proximate an end of the second vertical support;a third elevation coupler releasably attachable proximate an end of the third vertical support;a fourth elevation coupler releasably attachable proximate an end of the fourth vertical support;a first outer ...

Rapidly deployable air supported structure systems and related methods

Transportable and rapidly deployable air supported structure systems and related methods are disclosed. The air supported structure systems include at least one transportable container. The systems also include a flexible outer membrane configured to couple to a base in a substantially air-tight manner. The systems further include at least one air handling mechanism contained within the at least one container configured to force air between the outer membrane and the base to form an enclosure therebetween via internal air pressure. The systems are configurable between a packaged state with the outer membrane contained within the at least one container, and a deployed state with the outer membrane being coupled to the base and the at least one air handling mechanism forming the enclosure via the internal air pressure. The at least one container may form a portion of the base and/or provide for ingress and egress with the enclosure.

SNOW REMOVAL TENT

A tent for snow removal is provided. The tent comprises a tunnel portion comprised of a textile material. The tent further includes a front opening at a front side of the tunnel portion, a rear opening at a rear side of the tunnel portion, an enclosure affixed to the tunnel portion, a snow sensor mounted to the enclosure, wherein the snow sensor is configured and disposed to generate an electrical signal in response to snow contacting the sensor, and a heating system configured and disposed to heat the textile material, where the heating system is configured and disposed to be activated upon reception of the electrical signal. 1. A tent , comprising:a tunnel portion comprised of a textile material;a front opening at a front side of the tunnel portion;a rear opening at a rear side of the tunnel portion;an enclosure affixed to the tunnel portion;a snow sensor mounted to the enclosure, wherein the snow sensor is configured and disposed to generate an electrical signal in response to snow contacting the snow sensor; anda heating system configured and disposed to heat the textile material, wherein the heating system is configured and disposed to be activated upon reception of the electrical signal.2. The tent of claim 1 , wherein the textile material comprises an outer layer claim 1 , and a heating layer disposed underneath the outer layer.3. The tent of claim 2 , wherein the outer layer is comprised of nylon.4. The tent of claim 2 , wherein the outer layer is comprised of polyester.5. The tent of claim 2 , wherein the outer layer comprises a ripstop textile.6. The tent of claim 2 , further comprising a plurality of air support tubes disposed around the tunnel portion.7. The tent of claim 2 , further comprising a plurality of support poles configured and disposed to support the tunnel portion.8. The tent of claim 2 , wherein the heating layer comprises a fabric layer comprising a plurality of insulated wire heating elements disposed within the fabric layer.9. The tent of ...

INFLATABLE VEHICLE ACCESSORIES

Elements of drop-stitch material are formed into different structures. In a platform, two legs support a horizontal platform. All are of drop-stitch material, which can be inflated to sufficient pressure for it to be rigid. Valves between the legs and platform allow air to flow between the legs and the platform. Another design is a luggage or cargo carrier for vehicles with a base, top and front walls formed of interconnected drop-stitch material. When the drop-stitch material is inflated, the material forms a cavity which receives luggage or other items. Sidewalls create an enclosed space. elements of the drop-stitch material can form other structures such as a truck shell with openings through the material to acts as windows or a door. 1. An inflatable device comprising:a platform having a length and width and a top and bottom;at least two spaced apart leg members extending from the bottom of the platform, each leg member having a top adjacent the platform and a bottom spaced from the top; wherein the platform and leg members are formed of drop-stitch material when inflated, the leg member support the platform elevated above the leg members.2. The inflatable device of wherein the device has two leg members claim 1 , the leg members being spaced apart a distance to be adjacent to the sidewalls of a truck cargo box.3. The inflatable device of further comprising a valve between the platform and each leg for allowing air to flow between the platform and the legs.4. An inflatable device comprising:a base and a top, each formed of drop-stitch material;a rear support formed of drop-stitch material connecting the base and the top;a forward support formed of drop-stitch material connecting the base and the top, the forward support having two sections, a bottom section attached to the base and an angled section extending from the bottom section to the top; andwherein the base, top, rear support, and forward support form a continuous structure when inflated.5. The inflatable ...

Rooftop tent and receiving apparatus thereof

A rooftop tent includes a frame and a canopy, a first inlet is provided on the frame, and a side of the canopy is provided with an entrance; and a baseboard, which is inflatable and a second inlet in provided on a side of the baseboard. The frame is inflatable and air is inflated into the frame by the first inlet, such that the canopy is supported. A second inlet is located on the side of the baseboard, and the air is inflated into the baseboard through the second inlet, such that the baseboard is unfolded into a panel, which is used to support and carry the tent body. A receiving apparatus of the rooftop tent is also provided. 2. The rooftop tent according to claim 1 , wherein the frame comprises a first connecting inflatable tube and a second connecting inflatable tube which are opposed provided claim 1 , and a first supporting inflatable tube and a second supporting inflatable tube which are opposed provided claim 1 , the first and the second connecting supporting tubes are connected via the first and the second connecting inflatable tubes claim 1 , and the first and the second supporting inflatable tubes are both arc-shaped.3. The rooftop tent according to claim 2 , wherein two opposite sides of the baseboards are provided with a first tie band claim 2 , respectively claim 2 , and the first and the second connecting inflatable tubes are fixed to the baseboard via the first tie bands.4. The rooftop tent according to claim 2 , wherein a first hook and loop fastener is provided on the first and the second supporting inflatable tubes claim 2 , respectively claim 2 , and the canopy is fixed to the frame via the first hook and loop fastener.5. The rooftop tent according to claim 2 , wherein a second tie band is provided on a side of the canopy claim 2 , and the side of the canopy is fixed to the side of the baseboard via the second tie band.6. The rooftop tent according to claim 2 , wherein a third connecting inflatable tube and a fourth connecting inflatable tube are ...

TENT SYSTEM

Various implementations include a tent system that includes a cover and base. The cover includes a cover frame and a canopy. The cover frame includes two or more cover frame members that are removably couplable to each other. The canopy is couplable to, and extendable between, the cover frame. The base includes three or more legs, a base frame, one or more base hubs, and a base support. The base frame includes two or more base frame members. The legs are removably couplable to the base hubs. Each of the base frame members are removably couplable to each other and/or to one or more base hubs. The base support is couplable to the base frame such that the base support is extendable between base frame members. The cover frame members are removably couplable to the base hubs such that a chamber is defined by the canopy and the base support.

SUPPORT MEMBER SLEEVE

A shelter assembly has a framework having a plurality of structural supports that include fillable support tubes and support sleeves. The fillable support tubes may be filled with fill media and are surrounded by the support sleeve. The structural supports are configured to form a structure wherein the structural supports form the framework of the structure. Various fill media may be used. The structural supports and their associated assemblies are modular and may be configured into a variety of shelter designs. 1. An inflatable shelter , comprising:a plurality of columns;a plurality of wall assemblies;at least one roof assembly supported by columns; a support sleeve; and', 'at least one fillable support tube inserted within the support sleeve., 'wherein the columns, the wall assemblies, and the at least one roof assembly comprise at least one structural support, and wherein the at least one structural support comprises2. The inflatable shelter of claim 1 , wherein the inflatable shelter is expandable using at least one of another column claim 1 , another wall assembly claim 1 , and another roof assembly.3. The inflatable shelter of claim 1 , wherein the inflatable shelter is capable of disassembly.4. The inflatable shelter of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of columns claim 1 , the plurality of wall assemblies claim 1 , and the at least one roof assembly is reusable in a second inflatable shelter.5. The inflatable shelter of claim 1 , wherein the at least one fillable support tube is deflatable and replaceable.6. A structural support for an inflatable shelter assembly claim 1 , comprising:a support sleeve; andat least one fillable support tube inserted within the support sleeve.7. The structural support of claim 6 , wherein the support sleeve extends along substantially a length of the at least one fillable support tube.8. The structural support of claim 6 , wherein the at least one fillable support tube is filled with an expandable material.9. The ...

Mobile Paint Booth System and Method for Applying Paint to a Vehicle

An improved mobile paint booth system and method for applying paint to a vehicle is herein disclosed. An improved mobile paint booth can comprise a plurality of vertical supports, a base support, a first upper beam, and a second upper beam. The plurality of vertical supports can comprise a corner support at each corner, and a middle support along a first wall. The base support can be substantially in the shape of a “U” that can connect each of the vertical supports. The base of the “U” can be along the bottom of the first wall. The first upper beam that can connect a first set of the corner support and the middle support. The second upper beam that can connect a second set of the corner support. 1. An inflatable structure comprising: first and second spaced vertically extending inflatable corner supports, each of said first and second corner supports having an upper end and a lower end;', 'a first generally horizontally extending inflatable beam connected to said first and second corner supports at their upper ends;', 'third and fourth vertically extending inflatable corner supports spaced from said first and second corner supports, respectively, each of said third and fourth corner supports having an upper end and a lower end;', 'a second generally horizontally extending inflatable beam connected to said third and fourth corner supports at their upper ends,', 'a generally U-shaped inflatable base connected to said first, second, third, and fourth corner supports at their lower ends;', 'at least one inflation port for inflating said framework., 'an inflatable framework, said framework comprising2. The inflatable structure of claim 1 , further comprising a peripherally extending wall system connected to said first claim 1 , second claim 1 , third claim 1 , and fourth corner supports claim 1 , said wall system including a portion extending between said third and fourth corner supports.3. The inflatable structure of claim 2 , further comprising at least one exhaust ...

TENT POLE ASSEMBLY

A tent pole assembly includes multiple pole segments with a tension line running through them. Line centering components, such as spherical components threaded on the tension line, are provided between adjacent pole sections. Pole sections also include pole connectors, into which or over which adjacent pole sections may be removably positioned. When tension is applied to the tension line, the line centering components facilitate smooth insertion of adjacent pole sections into or over the pole connectors. Springs within the pole connectors or within the pole sections may facilitate ejection of adjacent pole sections upon release of tension from the tension line. 1. A tent pole assembly comprising:two or more hollow pole sections comprising at least a first end pole section and a second end pole section, and optionally including one or more middle pole sections;a tension line passing through an interior cavity of each pole section, the tension line secured to a first end pole section and passing outside of a second end pole section; andone or more line centering components which the tension line passes, each line centering component positioned between adjacent pole sections and not fixedly attached to any of said pole sections.2. The tent pole assembly of claim 1 , in which the tent pole assembly is movable between an disassembled state and an assembled state by applying and relieving tension on the tension line; wherein during transition from a disassembled state to an assembled state claim 1 , the line centering components occupy space between adjacent pole sections to inhibit the introduction of tent fabric between pole sections.3. The tent pole assembly of claim 2 , in which the hollow pole sections are semi-rigid and elastic.4. The tent pole assembly of claim 1 , in which the first end pole section comprises a first pole end tip inserted into an outward-facing end thereof claim 1 , wherein the tension line is secured to an inward-facing portion of the first pole ...

AIR SUPPORTED STRUCTURES WITH FROZEN PRECIPITATION ACCUMULATION PREVENTION

Air supported structures forming an enclosure via internal pressurized air, and methods of making same, are disclosed. The structures include an outer membrane defining an outer surface of the structure. The structures include an inner liner blanket coupled to the outer membrane via a plurality of spaced baffles extending from the outer membrane into the enclosure, the inner liner blanket and the inner surface of the outer membrane forming a heating pocket therebetween within the enclosure extending along a first portion of the outer membrane. The structures also include at least one input channel in communication with the heating pocket, and at least one heated air system configured to selectively direct a flow of heated air through the at least one input channel and into the heating pocket to heat the first portion of the outer membrane to remove and/or prevent frozen precipitation accumulation on the outer surface thereof. 1. An air supported structure forming an enclosure with internal pressurized air , comprising:an outer membrane with an inner side and an outer side that defines an outer surface of the structure;an inner liner blanket coupled to the outer membrane via a plurality of spaced baffles extending from the outer membrane into the enclosure, the inner liner blanket and the inner surface of the outer membrane forming a heating pocket therebetween within the enclosure extending along a first portion of the outer membrane;at least one input channel in communication with the heating pocket; andat least one heated air system configured to selectively direct a flow of heated air through the at least one input channel and into the heating pocket to heat the first portion of the outer membrane to remove and/or prevent frozen precipitation accumulation on the outer surface thereof,wherein the baffles include a plurality of apertures extending therethrough that allow the flow of heated air to flow through the heating pocket along the first portion of the outer ...

DEPLOYABLE TENT PROVIDED WITH ARCHES STRESSED IN BENDING

A deployable tent comprising a tent cloth, and a skeleton comprising at least one first arch provided with a first deformable elongate element and a second deformable elongate element that are arranged end-to-end by their first ends, wherein the skeleton has a folded position and a deployed position, and wherein, in the deployed position, the distance between the second ends of the first and second deformable elongate elements of the first arch is less than the sum of the lengths of the first and second deformable elongate elements, whereby the deformation in bending of the first and second deformable elongate elements of the first arch increases and then decreases during the passage between the deployed position and the folded position. 121-.22. A deployable tent including a frame and a tent fabric cooperating with the frame , said frame including at least a first pole which comprises at least:a first deformable elongate element having a first end part and a second end part opposite to the first end part;a second deformable elongate element having a first end part and a second end part opposite to the first end part; 'wherein, in the deployed position, the distance between the second end parts of the first and second deformable elongate elements of the first pole is less than the sum of the lengths of the first and second deformable elongate elements of the first pole, whereby the flexural deformation of the first and second deformable elongate elements of the first pole increases and then decreases during the switching between the deployed position and the folded position.', 'wherein the first and second deformable elongate elements of the first pole cooperate with the tent fabric and the first end parts of the first and second deformable elongate elements of the first pole are disposed end to end, wherein the frame has a folded position and a deployed position,'}23. The deployable tent according to claim 22 , wherein claim 22 , in the deployed position claim 22 , ...

Collapsible structure

Collapsible structures are disclosed. In one embodiment, the collapsible structure includes a plurality of hinges and a plurality of panels. The plurality of panels are swingably connected by the plurality of hinges so as to form at least one arch when the collapsible structure is in an erected state and so as to become at least one stack of the plurality of panels in a collapsed state. The panels allow for the collapsible structure to maintain its structural integrity when erected but to have a compact and transportable configuration when collapsed.

Upright Garment Bag with an Interior and Exterior Hanging System

The garment bag of the present invention offers two means of hanging garments, both on the interior and on the exterior of the bag. The interior hangers are used when packing, storing, and transporting the user's garments. The exterior collapsible and removable rack is employed when the bag is used at an event/competition. This hanging system is an improvement over existing dance bags in two distinct ways: the upright bag design with the interior hangers allows the user to effectively fit, store, and organize their garments while existing bags lack the interior storage and hanging system; and the present bag provides a collapsible and removable rack that is easily set up and inserted into the bag's exterior holders for holding the garments external to the bag when at an event/competition. Existing dance bags with similar racks require a more difficult assembly and the bag must lie horizontal rather than upright.

Hovering Air Fort

A hovering air fort containing an inflatable housing having an open base defined by a periphery surrounding the opening, one or more apertures, wherein one of the apertures is for receiving air flow for inflation and wherein the other aperture is for connecting a second hovering air fort and a cord hemmed into the periphery of the open base forming a hemmed opening or at least one connecting panel is affixed to at least two side walls about the open base periphery of the inflatable air fort, wherein the air flow through the aperture provides structure and lift for the inflatable housing when the periphery of the open base is positioned against an external surface to create the hovering air fort. 1. A hovering air fort comprising:an inflatable housing, said inflatable housing having side walls and an open base defined by a periphery surrounding said open base and at least two apertures, wherein one of said at least two apertures for receiving air flow for inflation and one of said at least two apertures is a closable aperture for connecting to another hovering air fort;a cord hemmed into said periphery of said open base forming a hemmed opening; andwherein said air flow through said aperture provides structure and lift for said inflatable housing when said open base is positioned over an external surface thereby creating said hovering air fort.2. A hovering air fort comprising:an inflatable housing, said inflatable housing having side walls and an open base defined by a periphery surrounding said open base and at least two apertures, wherein one of said at least two apertures for receiving air flow for inflation and one of said at least two apertures is a closable aperture for connecting to another hovering air fort;at least one connecting panel affixed to said inflatable housing open base periphery wherein said at least one connecting panel is affixed to at least two of said inflatable housing side walls about said open base periphery and wherein said at least one ...

Tent Shelter

A shelter or tent having at least a pair of outer cover panels each upwardly extending from an outer cover panel lower edge to an outer cover ridgeline and a vestibule panel coupled to the outer cover panels which slidably couples to a tensioned guyline to travel between a vestibule closed condition and a vestibule open condition. 1. A shelter having a pair of outer cover panels each upwardly extending to an outer cover ridgeline , said shelter further comprising:a flexible vestibule panel extending to a vestibule panel periphery including a pair of vestibule panel edges which correspondingly couple to said pair of outer cover panels, said flexible vestibule panel attachable to a guyline between a guyline first end and a guyline second end, a movable portion of said flexible vestibule panel adjustable along said guyline between a closed condition and an open condition;wherein said pair of vestibule panel edges terminate at a vestibule panel first vertex disposed proximate said outer cover ridge line; andwherein said pair of vestibule panel edges and vertex reside in a plane substantially off plumb to the ridge line, wherein said plane at said vestibule panel vertex tilts in a forward direction.2. The shelter of claim 1 , wherein said movable portion of said vestibule panel periphery extends to a second pair of vestibule panel edges.3. The shelter of claim 2 , wherein said first pair of vestibule panel edges have substantially equal length and wherein said second pair of vestibule panel edges have substantially equal length.4. The shelter of claim 2 , wherein said first pair of vestibule panel edges having substantially equal length have a different length than said second pair of vestibule panel edges have substantially equal length.57-. (canceled)8. The shelter of claim 3 , wherein said second pair of vesibule panel edges terminate at a vestibule panel second vertex.9. The shelter of claim 8 , wherein said flexible vestibule panel comprises a pair of triangular ...

MOBILE CHAMBER APPARATUSES AND RELATED METHODS

A mobile chamber apparatus includes a support structure of inflatable support members, and a chamber assembly. The inflatable support members may include transverse and upright sections. The chamber assembly may include a top wall, a bottom wall, and one or more side walls. Connectors may detachably couple the support structure and the chamber assembly. Installed, the support structure supports the chamber assembly to enclose an interior space. Inlets may deliver a supply airflow to the interior space, and outlets may deliver a return airflow from the interior space. An environmental control unit may deliver the supply airflow and receive the return airflow. At least one mechanism may be provided for introducing an allergen into the interior space. Human patients may be exposed to the allergen in the interior space, and therefore the mobile chamber apparatus may be used for clinical trials to study allergy response. 1. A mobile chamber apparatus , comprising:a support structure comprising a plurality of inflatable support members; anda chamber assembly comprising a top wall, a bottom wall, and at least one side wall coupled between the top and bottom walls,wherein, in an installed state, the support structure is coupled to the chamber assembly and supports the chamber assembly so that the top wall, the bottom wall and the at least one side wall enclose an interior space.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of connectors for detachably coupling the support structure and the chamber assembly.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein at least a portion of the plurality of inflatable support members comprise at least one transverse section claim 2 , and the plurality of connectors comprise first connectors that couple the transverse section to the top wall.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the first connectors comprise a plurality of cable elements claim 3 , each of the cable elements fixed to and extending between an interior side of the ...

Chemical and Biohazard Vehicle Survivability Barrier Systems and Methods

A chemical/biological vehicle survivability barrier (CVSB) has an inflatable air beam shelter (IABS), also referred to as a tunnel-like enclosure, for inserting and coupling to the interior of a vehicle. The CVSB further has at least one air handling and power unit (AHPU) coupled to an exterior fitting of the IABS. The AHPU withdraws potentially contaminated air from inside the tunnel-like enclosure, filtrates the air by removing contaminants from the air withdrawn, and returns the filtrated air back into the tunnel-like enclosure. 1. A chemical/biological warfare agent and biological/viral illness vehicle survivability barrier (CVSB) , comprising:an tunnel-like enclosure configured for inserting within and coupling to an interior of a vehicle;at least one air handling and power unit (AHPU) coupled to an exterior of an tunnel-like enclosure, the AHPU comprising a first hose configured for withdrawing potentially contaminated air from the tunnel-like enclosure, a filtration system configured for removing contaminants from the air withdrawn, and a second hose configured for delivering the air back to the tunnel-like enclosure thereby inflating the tunnel-like enclosure.2. The CVSB of claim 1 , wherein the tunnel-like enclosure comprises seats coupled to the inside sides of the air-tight inflatable tent.3. The CVSB of claim 2 , wherein the seats are cylindrical.4. The CVSB of claim 1 , wherein the tunnel-like enclosure comprises an inflatable ridge beam.5. The CVSB of claim 4 , wherein the tunnel-like enclosure comprises a plurality of inflatable arches that couple to the inflatable ridge beam.6. The CVSB of claim 1 , further comprising a ramp cover configured to load personnel and cargo in the tunnel-like enclosure.7. The CVSB of claim 1 , wherein the tunnel-like enclosure comprises the first hose coupled to an end of the tunnel-like enclosure configured for delivering air to the tunnel-like enclosure and inflating the ridge beam and arches of the tunnel-like ...

COVERING AND PROTECTING DEVICE

A cover device () includes a hard case () suitable to be positioned on a support () that keeps the cover device raised with respect to a lower bottom surface (). In the closed configuration, the case contains a cover () wound inside it. When the case opens, the cover is suitable to come out, unwinding and outstretching itself around the case () in a radial direction, passing from the wound configuration to the outstretched configuration to cover an area of space under the cover between the lower bottom surface () and the cover (). 1. Cover device , comprising:a cover, suitable to assume a wound configuration and an outstretched configuration,a hard case suitable to be placed on a stand keeping said case elevated with respect to a lower bottom surface,said case being suitable to assume a closed configuration, in which the cover is at substantially contained in said case in a wound configuration, and an open configuration, in which the cover is suitable to come out, the cover unwinding and outstretching around said case in a radial direction, passing from the wound configuration to the outstretched configuration to cover an area of space under the cover and between the lower bottom surface and said cover.2. Cover device according to claim 1 , in which a plan projection from above of a region of space covered claim 1 , has a substantially circular shape or elliptical shape claim 1 , or pseudo substantially elliptical shape.3. Cover device according to claim 1 , comprising at least a reinforcing element of the cover suitable to act as a skeleton of the cover in the outstretched configuration and suitable to wind up in the wound configuration.4. Cover device according to claim 3 , wherein the reinforcing element includes a plurality of elastic bands integral with the cover which extend radially from the case towards a perimeter of the cover in the outstretched configuration and which are wound in a spiral in the wound configuration of the cover claim 3 , so that elastic ...

Tent and tent support frame having support poles coupled by rotatable connector

Disclosed are tents and tent support frames. A tent support frame includes a rotatable connector and tent support poles. The rotatable connector includes first and second connectors configured to be coupled in a vertical direction with one above another, and rotatable with respect to each other. The first connector includes a first through-hole in a horizontal direction, and the second connector includes a second through-hole in the horizontal direction. Tent support poles include a first tent support pole configured to pass through the first through-hole of the first connector, and a second tent support pole configured to pass through the second through-hole of the second connector.

TEMPORARY MAINTENANCE ENCLOSURES AND METHODS OF MAINTAINING TURBINE BLADES

A temporary maintenance enclosure for the maintenance of at least part of a turbine blade, the enclosure comprises a platform arranged, in use, to border at least part of the circumference of a blade in need of maintenance; at least one wall and a roof which are carried by the platform; the at least one wall extending from the platform; wherein said roof extends from the wall towards the blade; and wherein the enclosure further comprises a flexible sheath which seals onto the blade to provide a sealed volume for maintenance of said blade. 1. A temporary maintenance enclosure for the maintenance of at least part of a turbine blade , said enclosure comprising a platform arranged , in use , to border at least part of the circumference of a blade in need of maintenance; at least one wall and a roof which together are carried by said platform; said at least one wall extending from said platform; wherein said roof extends from said wall towards said blade; and wherein said enclosure further comprises a flexible sheath which seals onto said blade to provide a sealed volume for maintenance of said blade.2. A temporary maintenance enclosure in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said enclosure is at least partially inflatable.3. A temporary maintenance enclosure in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said roof is inflatable.4. A temporary maintenance enclosure in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said wall is collapsible.5. A temporary maintenance enclosure in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said flexible sheath comprises an adjustable strap arranged around the circumference of the blade.6. A temporary maintenance enclosure in accordance with claim 1 , comprising a number of side walls which substantially surround the circumference of a blade in need of maintenance.7. A temporary maintenance enclosure in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said roof comprises an aperture through which said blade is received; and wherein said enclosure comprises a platform which is bounded by ...

PHOTOINITIATION-BASED DEPLOYABLE STRUCTURES

The present disclosure relates to deployable structures and methods of use thereof. In particular, deployable structures with non-cylindrical or irregular shapes and methods of use thereof are disclosed. Non-cylindrical combustion elements can be used to rigidize such non-cylindrical or irregular shapes. The use of gaseous oxidizers along with deployable structures is also disclosed. 1a photo-curing structural composite material having a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration;a plurality of structural elements, wherein the photo-curing structural composite material is operably linked to at least two structural elements;at least one inflation chamber, wherein the at least one inflation chamber is adapted to force the structural elements apart when the at least one inflation chamber is filled with a fluid thereby stretching the photo-curing structural composite material to its expanded configuration, and wherein the structural elements define the expanded configuration of the photo-curing structural composite material; anda light-generating component adapted to generate light via a combustion reaction, wherein the light-generating component includes at least one combustion element.. A rapid deployment structure system comprising: This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/799,308, entitled “Photoinitiation-Based Deployable Structures”, filed Feb. 24, 2020 which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/317,500, entitled “Photoinitiation-Based Deployable Structures”, filed Jan. 11, 2019, now U.S. Pat. No. 10,570,605, which is a national stage application of International Application No. PCT/US2017/042100 entitled “Photoinitiation-Based Deployable Structures”, filed Jul. 14, 2017, which claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/362,354, filed Jul. 14, 2016, entitled “Photoinitiation-Based Deployable Structures,” the content of which are incorporated herein in their ...

MOBILE SHELTER SYSTEM

A mobile shelter system having deployed and non-deployed configurations. The shelter system includes a towable trailer and a plurality of functional components for use in the deployed configuration. The functional components include a temperature control unit configured to output one or more of heated and cooled air, and an electric generator configured to provide power to the temperature control unit. In the non-deployed configuration, all of the functional components are positioned on the trailer and the system is configured to be towed over rugged terrain by an off-road vehicle. 1. A mobile shelter system having deployed and non-deployed configurations , the shelter system comprising:a towable trailer; and a temperature control unit configured to output one or more of heated and cooled air; and', 'an electric generator configured to provide power to the temperature control unit,, 'a plurality of functional components for use in the deployed configuration, comprisingwherein, in the non-deployed configuration, all of the functional components are positioned on the trailer and the system is configured to be towed over rugged terrain by an off-road vehicle.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of functional components further comprises:an expandable shelter having a collapsed state in the non-deployed configuration and an expanded state in the deployed configuration.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the temperature control unit is configured to provide the one or more of heated and cooled air to an interior of the shelter in the deployed configuration.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the functional components further comprise:a plurality of ducts configured to connect the temperature control unit to the interior space of the shelter in the deployed configuration.5. The system of claim 2 , wherein the shelter includes an inflatable frame and the functional components further comprise:an inflator configured to inflate the inflatable frame.6. The system of ...

Tents

Tents are disclosed herein. A tent includes a plurality of support frames, each support frame being bent in a shape of an arch and having two ends configured to be fixed on a ground surface when the tent is assembled. Each support frame crosses over at least one other support frame when the tent is assembled. Each support frame is positioned such that the ends of the support frame are positioned on non-adjacent vertices of a polygonal base surface when the tent is assembled.

Controlled environment greenhouse

An exemplary controlled environment greenhouse may include an inner membrane defining an interior space and having at least one opening. The greenhouse may also include an outer membrane arranged outside of the inner membrane to define an air gap therebetween. The greenhouse may further include at least one fan configured to draw air from within the interior space through the at least one opening into the air gap, and recirculate the drawn air back into the interior space. The greenhouse may further include at least one heat exchanger configured to enable heat transfer between the drawn air and a heat transfer medium. The greenhouse may have a dome-shaped or arcuate cross-section.

TENSAIRITY STRUCTURE WITH SHAPE-MEMORY WIRE ROPES

The present invention relates to a structural element known in the technical field as “tensairity”, which introduces as distinctive elements with respect to the known art: (i) ropes in the shape-memory alloy (SMA) with superelastic (SE) and shape memory (ME) behaviour; (ii) mechanical tensioners for the adjustment of the initial tension in the ropes; (iii) optionally a control apparatus (processor) is connected to electric circuits that induce flow of intensity variable current through the SMA wire ropes; (iv) optionally devices for real-time monitoring of the temperature and the level of tension in the SMA ropes; (v) optionally devices for real-time monitoring of the tensairity oscillations; (vi) optionally new structural geometries capable of sustaining static actions and multidirectional dynamics. 1200300220320210310230330230330220320. A tensairity structure ( , ) , comprising a pneumatic element ( , ) which extends along at least a director curve , one or more ropes ( , ) connected to the ends of at least one high-slenderness beam “rod” ( , ) in connection zones between the ropes , said at least one high-slenderness beam rod ( , ) being anchored to said pneumatic element ( , ) along said at least one director curve , the tensairity structure;wherein{'b': 230', '330', '220', '330, 'the at least one high-slenderness beam rod comprises four or more rods (,), which are placed along as many director curves of said pneumatic element (, );'}wherein the tensairity structure comprises{'b': 210', '310, 'four or more pairs of ropes (, ), which are made of at least one of a plurality of SMA wires and in a combination of a plurality of threads made of a non-SMA material, and'}{'b': 210', '310, 'tensioning regulator for regulating the voltage of said four or more pairs of ropes (, ) are included.'}2210310. The tensairity structure according to claim 1 , wherein said tensioning regulator comprise or are constituted by mechanical tensioners for adjusting the initial tension of ...

INFLATABLE STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF TRANSPORTING AN INFLATABLE STRUCTURE

A structure is provided having a floor, and a canopy made from a flexible, substantially air-impermeable material and having a tubular rib. The canopy has an air inlet port by which the interior of the tubular rib can be connected to a source of compressed air, and is movable by the supply of compressed air from a collapsed state in which the tubular rib is deflated to an inflated state in which the tubular rib is inflated and supports the canopy in such a way that the canopy encloses an interior space above the floor and forms a roof and side walls of the structure. The floor has three substantially rigid floor panels which may be arranged together to form a substantially planar floor, or connected together to form the base and sides of a container in which the canopy can be stored when in the collapsed state. 1. A structure comprising a floor , and a canopy made from a flexible , substantially air-impermeable material and having at least one tubular rib , the canopy being further provided with an air inlet port by means of which the interior of the tubular rib can be connected to a source of compressed air , and being movable by the supply of compressed air to the tubular rib via the air inlet port from a collapsed state in which the tubular rib is deflated to an inflated state in which the tubular rib is inflated and supports the canopy in such a way that the canopy encloses an interior space above the floor and forms a roof and side walls of the structure , wherein the floor comprises three substantially rigid floor panels which may be arranged together to form a substantially planar floor , or connected together to form the base and sides of a container in which the canopy can be stored when in the collapsed state.2. A structure according to comprising a plurality of tubular ribs which are parallel and adjacent to one another and which claim 1 , when the canopy is in its inflated state form an arch so that the tubular ribs form the roof and two opposite side ...

RAPIDLY DEPLOYABLE AIR SUPPORTED STRUCTURE SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS

Transportable and rapidly deployable air supported structure systems and related methods are disclosed. The air supported structure systems include at least one transportable container. The systems also include a flexible outer membrane configured to couple to a base in a substantially air-tight manner. The systems further include at least one air handling mechanism contained within the at least one container configured to force air between the outer membrane and the base to form an enclosure therebetween via internal air pressure. The systems are configurable between a packaged state with the outer membrane contained within the at least one container, and a deployed state with the outer membrane being coupled to the base and the at least one air handling mechanism forming the enclosure via the internal air pressure. The at least one container may form a portion of the base and/or provide for ingress and egress with the enclosure. 1. An air supported structure system , comprising:at least one transportable container;a flexible outer membrane configured to couple to a base in a substantially air-tight manner; andat least one air handling mechanism contained within the at least one container configured to force air between the outer membrane and the base when the outer membrane is coupled to the base to form and maintain an enclosure therebetween via internal air pressure,wherein the system is configurable between a packaged state with the flexible outer membrane at least partially contained within the at least one container, and a deployed state with the flexible outer membrane being coupled to the base in the substantially air-tight manner and the at least one air handling mechanism forming and maintaining the enclosure via the internal air pressure,wherein, in the packaged state, the at least one transportable container forms a portion of the base, andwherein, in at least the deployed state, an end portion of the outer membrane is coupled to an outer side face and ...

Night vision tunnel

Provided in this disclosure is a portable night vision tunnel for operating a vehicle in a simulated night environment. The night vision tunnel is formed by assembling a plurality of modules on a driving surface to provide a darkened interior in which the vehicle can be driven. Each of the modules are formed of inflatable arch components each having a light-absorptive interior surface for creating the simulated night environment for operating the vehicle. A fastener arrangement connects each of the arch components to an adjoining one to form a single module. The tunnel includes a portal formed on an able arch component at a respective module proximate to the end of the tunnel. The portal admits the vehicle into the tunnel while maintaining the simulated night environment for operating the vehicle. An air circulation system ventilates and circulates air within an interior space of the tunnel.

STRUCTURES AND METHODS OF ERECTING THE SAME

One aspect of the invention provides a structure including one or more strut tubes adapted and configured to receive and hold a granular material. The one or more strut tubes further include compression means for applying at least compression to the granular material after loading. Another aspect of the invention provides a method of erecting a structure. The method includes: inflating one or more strut tubes with a fluid; displacing the fluid with granular material; and compressing the granular material. 1. A structure comprising:one or more strut tubes adapted and configured to receive and hold a granular material, the one or more strut tubes further comprising compression means for applying at least compression to the granular material after loading.2. The structure of claim 1 , further comprising:one or more sheathing pieces integrated with, coupled to, or couplable to the one or more strut tubes.3. The structure of claim 1 , wherein the one or more strut tubes are flexible before loading.4. The structure of claim 1 , wherein the compression means are selected from the group consisting of: tensioners claim 1 , fasteners claim 1 , shape-memory members claim 1 , piezoelectric members claim 1 , cross-linkers claim 1 , press fittings claim 1 , and a pressure differential.5. The structure of claim 1 , wherein the one or more strut tubes are fabricated from a textile or flexible sheet.6. The structure of claim 5 , wherein the one or more strut tubes are fabricated from a high-tensile textile or flexible sheet.7. The structure of claim 5 , wherein the textile comprises one or more selected from the group consisting of: aramids claim 5 , para-aramids claim 5 , meta-aramids claim 5 , and ceramic fibers.8. The structure of claim 1 , wherein the granular material is selected from the group consisting of: soil claim 1 , sand claim 1 , gravel claim 1 , rock claim 1 , ash claim 1 , regolith claim 1 , plastic pellets claim 1 , and wood chips.9. The structure of claim 1 , ...

SHELTER WITH INFLATABLE FRAME

The present patent application provides a shelter. The shelter comprises a frame; a cover mountable on the frame; an air intake valve; and an air guide. The frame includes at least three support members. Each support member includes an inflatable air chamber. The frame is configured to be inflatable to an expanded configuration to support the cover thereon and to define an enclosed space within the shelter. The air intake valve is constructed and arranged to receive air from an air source. The air guide is constructed and arranged to be in fluid communication with the air intake valve and with each of the inflatable air chambers. The air guide is constructed and arranged to guide the flow of the air from the air intake valve to each of the inflatable air chambers. 1. A shelter comprising:a frame having at least three support members, each support member including an inflatable air chamber;a cover mountable on the frame;wherein the frame is configured to be inflatable to an expanded configuration to support the cover thereon and to define an enclosed space within the shelter;an air intake valve constructed and arranged to receive air from an air source; andan air guide constructed and arranged to be in fluid communication with the air intake valve and with each of the inflatable air chambers, the air guide constructed and arranged to guide the flow of the air from the air intake valve to each of the inflatable air chambers.2. The shelter of claim 1 , further comprising releasable connections between respective ones of the at least three support members and the air guide claim 1 , each of the releasable connections between a support member of the at least three support members and the air guide being configured to enable the support member to be releasably connected to the air guide.3. The shelter of claim 2 , wherein each releasable connection is configured to couple a first end portion of the support member of the at least three support members with the air guide.4. ...

INFLATABLE FRAME ASSEMBLY

An inflatable frame assembly comprises a plurality of inflatable tubular members elements having a longitudinal dimension. A first portion of the plurality of tubular members is connected in fluid communication end to end in a continuous relationship for defining a closed area. A second portion of the plurality of tubular members is connected in fluid communication at their ends with the first portion of the tubular members. The second portion of the tubular members forms uprights for suspending and supporting the first tubular members. A first inflating valve is disposed on at least one of the tubular members for introducing air for inflating the plurality of tubular members, wherein the plurality of tubular members are self-supporting when inflated and define a closed volume. 2. The inflatable frame assembly as recited in claim 1 , wherein the tubular members extend substantially linearly when inflated and unconstrained.3. The inflatable frame assembly as recited in claim 1 , wherein the tubular members are collapsible without inflating fluid at a minimum pressure.4. The inflatable frame assembly as recited in claim 1 , wherein the first portion of the plurality of tubular members are in a plane.5. The inflatable frame assembly as recited in claim 4 , wherein the second plurality of tubular members extend perpendicular to the plane.6. The inflatable frame assembly as recited in claim 1 , wherein the closed area defined by the first portion of the plurality of tubular members is rectangular.7. The inflatable frame assembly as recited in claim 1 , further comprising a removable cover.8. The inflatable frame assembly as recited in claim 7 , wherein the cover spans between and extends over the closed area defined by the first plurality of tubular members for forming a shelter.9. The inflatable frame assembly as recited in claim 7 , wherein the cover has a configuration corresponding to the closed volume for enclosing a top and sides of the closed volume and forming an ...

PORTABLE, INFLATABLE MATTRESS WITH TENT ATTACHMENT

An inflatable apparatus is disclosed that includes an inflatable mattress with a tent coupled to the inflatable mattress. The inflatable mattress may include an inflatable mattress chamber with two elongated inflatable chambers attached to the inflatable mattress chamber. The two elongated inflatable chambers may provide support and stability for the inflatable mattress chamber. The tent may be a collapsible tent coupled to the inflatable mattress chamber. The inflatable mattress and the tent, when deflated and collapsed, respectively, may be rolled-up or folded-up into a compact state for transport and/or storage. 1. An inflatable apparatus , comprising:an inflatable mattress, the inflatable mattress comprising an inflatable mattress chamber in fluid communication with two elongated inflatable chambers, the two elongated inflatable chambers being positioned lengthwise along longitudinal edges of the inflatable mattress chamber, wherein the two elongated inflatable chambers are positioned at least partially underneath the longitudinal edges of the inflatable mattress chamber;an inflation device coupled to the inflatable mattress chamber and the two elongated inflatable chambers, the inflation device configured to inflate the inflatable mattress chamber and the two elongated inflatable chambers to raise the inflatable mattress chamber to a selected inflated height;wherein, when inflated, the two elongated inflatable chambers have an inflated height, and wherein a lower planar surface of the inflatable mattress chamber is in tangential contact with both of the two elongated inflatable chambers along their outer surfaces at the inflated height of the two elongated inflatable chambers; anda portable shelter coupled to an upper surface of the inflatable mattress chamber.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a top surface of the inflatable mattress chamber comprises a firm surface that supports a human body when inflated.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least a ...

PHOTOINITIATION-BASED DEPLOYABLE STRUCTURES

The present disclosure relates to deployable structures and methods of use thereof. In particular, deployable structures with non-cylindrical or irregular shapes and methods of use thereof are disclosed. Non-cylindrical combustion elements can be used to rigidize such non-cylindrical or irregular shapes. The use of gaseous oxidizers along with deployable structures is also disclosed. 1132.-. (canceled)133. A rapid deployment structure system comprising:a photo-curing structural composite material having a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration;a plurality of structural elements, wherein the photo-curing structural composite material is operably linked to at least two structural elements;at least one inflation chamber, wherein the at least one inflation chamber is adapted to force the structural elements apart when the at least one inflation chamber is filled with a fluid thereby stretching the photo-curing structural composite material to its expanded configuration, and wherein the structural elements define the expanded configuration of the photo-curing structural composite material; anda light-generating component adapted to generate light via a combustion reaction, wherein the light-generating component includes at least one combustion element.134. The rapid deployment structure system of wherein the photo-curing structural composite material comprises one or more photo-curing structural composite material panels.135. The rapid deployment structure system of claim 134 , wherein the one or more photo-curing structural composite material panels are uncured panels which are deployed into a fixed position and are cured by a non-uniform light emission pattern.136. The rapid deployment structure system of claim 134 , wherein the structural elements comprise one or more mounting surfaces claim 134 , wherein the one or more photo-curing structural composite material panels are operably linked to the one or more of the mounting surfaces.137. The rapid ...

Kids cafe having themed play facilities and food-and-beverage offering facilities

A kids café having themed play facilities and food-and-beverage offering facilities comprises a plurality of themed playrooms and a café kitchen for offering food and beverage which are constructed along the wall surface of the interior of a building and a rest area which is arranged at the center and has lots of chairs and tables, so that infants or children and their parents or guardians can enjoy playing and take a rest in one space while the infants or children check existence of their parents or guardians and the parents or guardians check their children.

HIGH PRESSURE INFLATABLE BEAM

A high pressure inflatable beam () with a typical internal operating pressure in the range of 100 to 1,000 kPa, formed from conventional or modified fire hoses, or other industrial hoses or tubes produced by seamless braiding technology with an internal lining impervious to air and a possible outer protective coat, the ends of which are closed by a plug, wherein at least one plug contains at least one filling and/or discharging element for the filling medium, and the ends of the beam () are firmly put in at a distance of less than the total length of the beam (), where at least one a section of its length, the beam () is provided with at least two adjoining fixed attachment points () located in the longitudinal direction of the beam () and formed on the surface of the beam () or sleeves () of the beam (), wherein the fixed attachment points () are interconnected by at least one force exerting element (), whose straight length between the fixed attachment points () is shorter than the straight length of the plain beam () between these fixed attachment points (). 1. A high pressure inflatable beam comprising , a typical internal operating pressure in the range of 100 to 1 ,000 kPa , formed from conventional or modified fire hoses , or other industrial hoses or tubes produced by seamless braiding technology with an internal lining impervious to air and a possible outer protective coat , the ends of which are closed by a plug , wherein at least one plug contains at least one filling and/or discharging element for the filling medium , and the ends of the beam are firmly put in at a distance of less than the total length of the beam , wherein at least one section of its length , the beam is provided with at least two adjoining fixed attachment points located in the longitudinal direction of the beam and formed on the surface of the beam , wherein the fixed attachment points are interconnected by at least one force exerting element , whose straight length between the fixed ...

FUNCTIONAL TENT

A functional tent is provided. Components of the functional tent, including a central fixing plate , a plurality of tent fabric panels , a plurality of poles , and a plurality of zippers , are connected to the central fixing plate and radially distributed to form a unitary body. During assembly, the plurality of tent fabric panels are connected together in the shape of a dome, due to elastic force generated by bending of poles and tensile force generated by interlocking of zippers. Since the tent can be directly assembled without checking positions where the components are supposed to be put together, assembly time can be reduced. It is also possible to prevent the components from being separated and lost during transport and storage. 1. A functional tent comprising:a central fixing plate;a plurality of tent fabric panels fixed to and radially extending from the central fixing plate such that widths thereof increase;a plurality of poles, each pole of the plurality of poles being disposed on a corresponding tent fabric panel among the plurality of tent fabric panels, wherein one ends of the plurality of poles are fixed to a circumferential surface of the central fixing plate to be spaced apart from each other at predetermined distances, and the other ends of the plurality of poles are fixedly disposed on outer edges of the plurality of tent fabric panels to be spaced apart from each other at predetermined distances; anda plurality of zippers disposed on opposing edges of the plurality of tent fabric panels to connect the plurality of tent fabric panels together when all of the plurality of zippers are interlocked and to form an open entrance when a specific zipper among the plurality of zippers is not interlocked.2. The functional tent as set forth in claim 1 , whereininner or upper ends of the plurality of tent fabric panels are fixed to a circumferential thickness surface of the central fixing plate, in positions separated by 90° or 120°,inner or upper ends of the ...

SELF INFLATING CANOPY TENT

A portable, inflatable canopy is disclosed having an inflatable support system comprising interconnected, intersecting arches over which a tarp is secured to form a dome structure that can be temporarily anchored to the ground as a respite for sun, heat, wind, and rain. The inflatable support system works with a battery powered fan to inflate the canopy quickly without outside power requirements, and the fan can also be used to quickly deflate the canopy. The use of all soft materials allows the canopy to be folded or rolled when deflated into a compact storage configuration without poles, rigid supports, or other cumbersome elements. 1. A portable , inflatable canopy , comprising:first and second inflatable arches intersecting perpendicularly at a common apex to form a continuous fluidly connected structure, the fluidly connected structure having at least one inflation valve configured with a cylindrical, externally threaded rim;a flexible covering attached to the fluidly connected structure and extending away from the fluidly connected structure to form a dome;a battery powered fan adapted to inflate and deflate the fluidly connected structure; anda conical coupling configured to attach the battery powered fan to the inflation valve at the cylindrical threaded rim.2. The portable claim 1 , inflatable canopy of claim 1 , wherein the conical coupling includes a slot for twist locking onto a pin of the battery powered fan.3. The portable claim 1 , inflatable canopy of claim 1 , wherein the flexible covering is sewn onto the structure.4. The portable claim 1 , inflatable canopy of claim 1 , further comprising a carry bag that receives the canopy in a deflated state.5. The portable claim 1 , inflatable canopy of claim 1 , further comprising a closure element for sealing a valve on the canopy when the fan is not attached.6. The portable claim 1 , inflatable canopy of claim 1 , further comprising at least one parabolic panels connectable to the flexible covering to ...

Treepod Assembly

The invention provides means, methods, and devices for suspending persons and goods above the ground while outdoors. Particularly, the invention provides a treepod assembly having a tent and a suspension element, capable of securely supporting at least one occupant while suspended above the ground from a tree or other elevated structure. In some embodiments, the treepod assembly may further include a rigid frame for additional support. Certain embodiments include an inflatable pocket that protects occupants and items inside the tent from injury or damage in case of a fall and impact with the ground.

Portable Sun-Shade Assembly

A portable sunshade assembly comprising: an in-use top flexible sheet spaced away from an in-use bottom flexible sheet wherein during use in an extended configuration the top and bottom flexible sheets comprise respective surfaces and are arranged to define a space there-between to provide a plurality of passages located between the first and second sheets to allow air to pass in a direction from a first side of the top and bottom flexible sheets to a second side of the top and bottom flexible sheets. 1. A portable sunshade assembly comprising: an in-use top flexible sheet spaced away from an in-use bottom flexible sheet wherein during use in an extended configuration the top and bottom flexible sheets comprise respective surfaces and are arranged to define a space there-between to provide a plurality of passages located between the first and second sheets to allow air to pass in a direction from a first side of the top and bottom flexible sheets to a second side of the top and bottom flexible sheets.2. The portable sunshade assembly in accordance with further comprising:a first plurality of openings positioned at or adjacent the first side of the flexible sheets for entry of air into the passages; anda second plurality of openings positioned at or adjacent the second side of the flexible sheets to allow air to exit out of said passages3. The portable sunshade assembly in accordance with further comprising a plurality of internal walls extending between the top and bottom flexible sheets to define said passages.4. The portable sunshade assembly in accordance with wherein the plurality of said internal walls are substantially parallel to each other to define said passages positioned in between the top and bottom sheets.5. The portable sunshade assembly in accordance with wherein an in-use upper portion of the internal walls is fastened to the top sheet and an in-use lower portion of the internal walls is fastened to the bottom sheet.6. The portable sunshade assembly ...

INFLATABLE CAB FOR WALK-BEHIND DEVICE

A protective enclosure or cab for an operator of a walk-behind or mechanical device, such as a snow blower, engine-driven snow thrower, ride-on tractor, or the like, is provided. The protective enclosure or cab includes an inflatable frame structure which supports a plurality of transparent, flexible windows or a single sheet of transparent material such as a curtain. When inflated, the protective cab is detachably coupled to the walk-behind or mechanical device and surrounds an operator of the walk-behind or mechanical device protecting the operator from the environment such wind, rain, snow or the like, while providing an unobstructed view of the surrouding environment. When deflated, the protective enclosure or cab can be folded into a small volume to be placed in a storage device which can be coupled to the walk-behind or mechanical device. 1. A protective apparatus for protecting an operator of a mechanical device from environmental elements comprising:an inflatable frame structure defining an interior volume;a plurality of flexible, transparent windows supported by the inflatable frame structure; andat least one coupling device that couples the inflatable frame structure to the mechanical device such that an operator is at least partially disposed in the interior volume of the inflatable frame structure when operating the mechanical device.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising an inflation mechanism coupled to the inflatable frame structure to inflate the frame structure.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the inflation mechanism is a foot pump.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising at least one cuff member coupled to the interior volume of the inflatable frame structure claim 1 , the at least one cuff member configured to receive an arm of an operator of the mechanical device.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the at least one cuff member is inflatable.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the inflatable frame structure further ...

EPHEMERAL ARCHITECTURE DEVICE

Ephemeral architecture device constituted by a dome-shaped receptacle () of high strength fabric and a single layer consisting of a multitude of fabric panels () artistically sewn together in alternating colors, which in turn comprises sections of independent segments () also integrated through sewing. The dome in turn includes: one or more air inflation ports () located at the ground level, in which there is coupled in each case one air blowing device such as a fan (); and a perimeter skirt () located along its lower edge and bent inwardly, positioned parallel to the ground on which it is installed, over which a multitude of counterweights () are strategically placed along the perimeter. 1124. Ephemeral architecture device comprising a dome-shaped receptacle () of high strength fabric and a single layer consisting of a multitude of fabric panels () artistically sewn together in alternating colors , which in turn comprises sections of independent segments () also integrated through sewing , the dome comprising:{'b': 8', '9, 'One or more air blowing ports () located at the ground level, in which there is coupled in each case one air blowing device such as a fan ().'}{'b': 6', '7, 'A perimeter skirt () located along its lower edge and bent inwardly, positioned parallel to the ground on which it is installed, over which a multitude of counterweights () are strategically placed along the perimeter.'}281. Ephemeral Architecture Device claim 1 , according to claim 1 , wherein the air inflation port () claim 1 , which is basically a circular cut in the fabric of the dome () around which are arranged one or more coupling elements with which the inflation device is linked.3. Ephemeral architecture device claim 1 , according to claim 1 , wherein the device is made from the expired envelope of a hot air balloon.41011111112ab. Ephemeral architecture device claim 3 , according to claim 3 , wherein from each hot air balloon envelope two devices are made; one made from the crown ...

Tent Shelter

A shelter or tent having at least a pair of outer cover panels each upwardly extending from an outer cover panel lower edge to an outer cover ridgeline and a vestibule panel coupled to the outer cover panels which slidably couples to a tensioned guyline to travel between a vestibule closed condition and a vestibule open condition. 1. A shelter having a pair of outer cover panels each upwardly extending to an outer cover ridgeline , said shelter further comprising:a flexible vestibule panel extending to a vestibule panel periphery including a pair of vestibule panel edges which correspondingly couple to said pair of outer cover panels, said flexible vestibule panel slidably attachable to a guyline disposed between a guyline first end coupled proximate said outer cover ridge line and a guyline second end anchored to a support surface, said flexible vestibule panel slidable along said guyline between an vestibule panel closed condition disposing a movable portion of said vestibule panel proximate said guyline second end and an vestibule panel open condition disposing said movable portion of said flexible vestibule panel proximate said guyline first end.2. The shelter of claim 1 , wherein said movable portion of said vestibule panel periphery extends to a second pair of vestibule panel edges.3. The shelter of claim 2 , wherein said first pair of vestibule panel edges have substantially equal length and wherein said second pair of vestibule panel edges have substantially equal length.4. The shelter of claim 2 , wherein said first pair of vestibule panel edges having substantially equal length have a different length than said second pair of vestibule panel edges have substantially equal length.5. The shelter of claim 2 , wherein said first pair of vestibule panel edges or said second pair of vestibule panel edges have substantially unequal length.6. The shelter of claim 2 , wherein said first pair of vestibule panel edges have substantially unequal length and said second ...

Collapsible canopy system

A collapsible canopy system comprises an inflatable canopy cover, which may itself comprise a plurality of inflatable frame members, the frame members forming a top frame having a first end and a second end, and a back frame having a first end and a second end, the first end of the top frame being attached to the first end of the back frame and one or more flexible shade panels, wherein at least one of the flexible shade panels is disposed between the plurality of frame members forming the top frame. The system may comprise a canopy housing itself comprising an air pump configured to pump air into at least a portion of the inflatable canopy cover, a mechanism for attaching the canopy housing to another object, and a storage compartment configured to retain the inflatable canopy cover when it is in a deflated state.

Decontamination shelters with integrated ballast systems

Ballast systems for, particularly, inflatable decontamination shelters are described. The systems may be integrated into the overall structures of the shelters so as to avoid need for sand bags or other discrete weight-providing objects. They additionally may use liquids (rather than or in addition to solids) for weight-providing purposes, with the liquids including water supplied by the same plumbing system that supplies a shower of a shelter.

Pneumatic tent, especially star-shaped canopy tent

A pneumatic tent ( 1 ) with at least one pole ( 2 ) extending in final assembly position vertically from the mounting surface ( 8 ) and a dome-shaped tent cover ( 3 ) extending over the self-supporting pole ( 2 ) which is locked and tensioned with locking means ( 4 ) in relation to the mounting surface ( 8 ), wherein the pole ( 2 ) containing a pressurized filling gas is constructed as single or multiple layered and includes a controllable or adjustable illumination device ( 5 ) that is placed inside the pole ( 2 ).

STRUCTURAL AIR BEAM SUPPORT LEG INCLUDING AN ANCHORING WEIGHT BAFFLE POCKET ASSEMBLY

A structural air beam support leg including an anchoring weight baffle pocket assembly is incorporated into the lower leg portion of an air beam that is the principal component of the support leg. The pocket assembly receives and retains anchoring weight bags or other weights internal to the lower portion of said support leg. 1. An air beam tent support structure comprising:a plurality of structural tubular air beam support legs joined at their upper ends one to another, a tent cover fly over said support legs and attached to said support legs, each said support leg having a tubular air beam having a hollow outer sheath, each air beam having an internal conformable air cell bladder having an inflation port, said bladder retained within said outer sheath to inflate and make more rigid said air beam upon inflation of said bladder, each said support leg having an anchoring weight baffle pocket assembly at a lower distal portion of said support leg to receive and retain an anchoring weight in a weight receiving and retaining pocket within the lower portion of said support leg.2. A structural air beam support leg including an anchoring weight baffle pocket assembly.3. A structural air beam support leg in accordance with further comprising a conformal baffle in said pocket assembly. Not ApplicableNot ApplicableNot ApplicableThe present invention is illustrated by an air beam supported tent structure having a tent fly cover supported by a plurality of air beam support legs connected one to another at their upper ends and with each said support leg having an integrated air beam support leg anchoring weight baffle pocket assembly formed at the lower distal end of each said support leg and with each said pocket assembly sized to receive, cooperate, and retain a selected weight bag (selectively filled with a selected weight medium of water, sand, steel shot, lead shot, or other pourable weight material) or formed metal weight plate or other heavy object to anchor the leg ...

PORTABLE STRUCTURE WITH SOLAR SHADE

A portable structure including a solar shade is disclosed. The portable structure includes a frame comprising at least two beams, a main panel extending between the at least two beams, and a solar shade. The solar shade includes at least one solar shade panel spaced above the main panel by at least one inflatable beam to create a space between the solar shade panel and the main panel. The space creates an insulative layer to help regulate an interior temperature of the portable structure. 1. A portable structure , comprising:a frame comprising at least two beams;a main panel extending between the at least two beams;a solar shade comprising at least one solar shade panel spaced above the main panel by at least one inflatable beam to create a space between the solar shade panel and the main panel.2. The portable structure of claim 1 , wherein the solar shade panel extends between a first edge and a second edge claim 1 , and wherein the first and the second edges are each attached to the main panel claim 1 , and wherein the inflatable beam is positioned between the first edge and the second edge.3. The portable structure of claim 2 , wherein the first and second edges are stitched claim 2 , welded claim 2 , or bonded to the main panel.4. The portable structure of claim 2 , wherein the first and second edges are releasably attached to the main by a hook and loop material claim 2 , a lace-line claim 2 , or both.5. The portable structure of claim 1 , wherein the at least one inflatable beam is attached to an underside of the solar shade panel.6. The portable structure of claim 5 , wherein the at least one inflatable beam is releasably or permanently attached to the underside of the solar shade panel.7. The portable structure of claim 1 , wherein the at least one inflatable beam includes an attachment mechanism configured to releasably attach to the main panel.8. The portable structure of claim 7 , wherein the attachment mechanism comprises hook and loop material.9. The ...

Heated Inflatable Exercise Chamber with Gas-Permeable Inner Membrane

An inflatable exercise chamber () for performing exercise therein, the inflatable exercise chamber comprising (); one or more walls () defining an enclosed space, wherein the wall () comprises an inner membrane () and an outer membrane () defining an inflatable cavity () therebetween, wherein the inner membrane () of the wall is a gas-permeable membrane (). 1. A heated inflatable exercise chamber for performing exercise therein , the inflatable exercise chamber comprising:one or more walls at least partially defining an enclosed space, wherein the walls comprise an inner membrane and an outer membrane defining an inflatable cavity therebetween,wherein at least the inner membrane of the wall is a gas-permeable membrane.2. A heated inflatable exercise chamber according to claim 1 , wherein the inflatable exercise chamber is configured to permit gas to flow between the inflatable cavity and the environment internal to the inflatable exercise chamber by passage across the gas-permeable membrane of the wall.3. A heated inflatable exercise chamber according to claim 2 , wherein the flow of gas across the gas-permeable membrane of the wall prevents the formation of condensation on the inner membrane of the wall.4. A heated inflatable exercise chamber according to claim 1 , wherein the inflatable exercise chamber comprises at least one opening configured to allow access into and out of the inflatable exercise chamber.5. A heated inflatable exercise chamber according to claim 4 , wherein the opening is provided with a cover.6. A heated inflatable exercise chamber according to claim 1 , the inflatable exercise chamber further comprising a light configured to illuminate the environment internal to the inflatable exercise chamber.7. A heated inflatable exercise chamber according to claim 6 , wherein the light is disposed within the cavity of the wall.8. A heated inflatable exercise chamber according to claim 1 , the inflatable exercise chamber further comprising a heater ...

Refuge Shelter, Coupling and Method

A refuge shelter includes a container. The shelter includes a tent that is disposed in the container in an undeployed state. The tent includes an inflatable support structure which is inflatable from an undeployed state in the container to a deployed state, and a seal which seals the tent to the container in a deployed state. The support structure has a plurality of hoses interconnected by couplers. The hoses have an inside diameter of less than 5 inches. A gas flow apparatus. A refuge shelter for miners in a mine includes a container and a tent that is disposed in the container. The tent has a test support to which a sample of the external environment can be obtained from inside the tent when the tent is deployed. A method for providing a refuge chamber for miners in a mine. 1. A refuge shelter for miners in a mine comprising:a container; anda tent that is disposed in the container in an undeployed state which is expandable to a deployed state and extends from the container to provide a protected atmosphere for the miners, the container accessible from inside the tent;wherein the tent includes an inflatable support structure which is inflatable from an undeployed state to a deployed state, and a seal which seals the tent to the container in a deployed state, the support structure having a plurality of hoses interconnected by couplers, the hoses having an inside diameter of less than 5 inches;wherein the container includes a bank of compressed gas bottles that are operable to inflate the support structure thereby expanding the tent to the deployed state.2. The shelter of wherein the tent includes a main tent chamber that has the protected environment and an air lock through which miners access the main tent chamber.3. The shelter of wherein the container is metal and withstands an explosive force of at least 15 psi.4. The shelter of wherein the container is portable.5. The shelter of wherein the refuge shelter in the deployed state provides at least 15 square feet ...

AIR BEAM SYSTEM FOR AN AIR BEAM STRUCTURE

A tethermast and frag wall includes a fabric device having a fill volume fillable with a fill material on a flexible or compliant mast system. The fill volume may be a chambered curtain. The tethermast and frag wall is self supporting, easily deployed, and may be used in connection with a structure or may be deployed stand-alone. A tether system for an air beam structure utilizing a flexible tethermast, an external frag wall or frag curtain, soft couplings, air beam slings, or combinations thereof to reduce the effects of pressure waves, such as blast waves, onto and into an air beam structure and any inhabitants. 1. An air beam system for an air beam structure , comprising:{'b': 110', '30', '30, 'a. at least two flexible tethermasts () attached respectively to opposite ends of an air beam () and supporting said at least one air beam ();'}{'b': 190', '30', '30', '190', '110', '30, 'b. at least one air beam sling () that extends around a peripheral portion of said at least one air beam () and extends along a length of the at least one air beam (), the air beam sling () coupling the flexible tethermast () and the at least one air beam ().'}2. The air beam system as per claim 1 , wherein the at least one air beam comprises a pair of two parallel air beams.37030. The air beam system of claim 2 , further comprising an external fly () that extends across the at least two mutually parallel air beams ().4. The air beam system of claim 2 , wherein the at least one air beam sling comprises a pair of air beam slings which each extends claim 2 , respectively claim 2 , around a portion and along a length of each of the pair of two mutually parallel air beams.5. The air beam system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one air beam sling further comprises at least one reinforcing member.6903090110. The air beam system of claim 1 , further comprising a cable () that extends along and is attached to said at least one air beam () claim 1 , wherein the cable () is further attached to the ...

ILLUMINATION TENT POLE AND TENT FRAME HAVING SAME

Disclosed are illumination tent poles, tent frames and tents having one or more illumination tent poles. An illumination tent pole includes a tent pole, an elongated casing, a strip light source and a cover. The elongated casing is coupled to the tent pole or integrally formed with the tent pole. The elongated casing has an opening along a longitudinal direction of the elongated casing and facing away from the tent pole. The strip light source is disposed in the elongated casing along the longitudinal direction of the elongated casing. The strip light source emits a light when electrically connected to an electrical power source. The cover is coupled to the elongated casing and covers the opening of the elongated casing. The cover is made of a material that is at least partially transparent to the light emitted by the strip light source. 1. An illumination tent pole comprising:a tent pole;an elongated casing coupled to the tent pole or integrally formed with the tent pole, the elongated casing having an opening along a longitudinal direction of the elongated casing, wherein the opening faces away from the tent pole;a strip light source disposed in the elongated casing along the longitudinal direction of the elongated casing, the strip light source emitting a light when electrically connected to an electrical power source; anda cover coupled to the elongated casing and covering the opening of the elongated casing, the cover made of a material that is at least partially transparent to the light emitted by the strip light source.2. The illumination tent pole of claim 1 , wherein the strip light source is a light emitting diode (LED) strip claim 1 , an LED tape claim 1 , or an LED ribbon.3. The illumination tent pole of claim 1 , wherein the opening is opposite to the tent pole.4. The illumination tent pole of claim 1 , wherein the elongated casing has a substantially C-shape cross section.5. The illumination tent pole of claim 1 , wherein the elongated casing is ...

Tent with inflatable structure

Tent with inflatable structure including an outer cover ( 1 ) and a floor portion ( 2 ), where the inflatable structure includes at least one beam made of standard fire hose ( 3 ) or other industrial seamless hose ( 3 ) having outer textile braiding. The hose ( 3 ) is at each of its ends closed by a plug ( 4 ), of which at least one includes air inlet/outlet element ( 5 ), and at least one end of the hose ( 3 ) is fixed to and/or leant against the outer cover ( 1 ) of the tent and/or the floor portion ( 2 ) of the tent.

COMBINED AIR PASSAGE FOR AIR-SUPPORTED BUILDING AND AIR-SUPPORTED BUILDING

Provided are a combined air passage for an air-supported building and an air-supported building. The combined air passage for an air-supported building comprises: a composite passage (), wherein the composite passage () comprises an intermediate air inlet port () and an intermediate air outlet port (); an air inlet passage (), wherein one end of the air inlet passage () is in communication with the intermediate air inlet port (); an air blowing device (), wherein an air outlet port of the air blowing device () is in communication with the other end of the air inlet passage (), and an air inlet port of the air blowing device () is in communication with an outdoor space; a temperature adjustment device (), wherein an air inlet port of the temperature adjustment device () is in communication with the intermediate air outlet port (), and an air outlet port of the temperature adjustment device () is in communication with an indoor space. The above method realizes sharing of a same air port by an air outlet port of an air blowing device and an air inlet port of a temperature adjustment device without establishing independent air inlet ports and air outlet ports for the temperature adjustment device and the air blowing device, thereby saving building costs, and realizing independent operations of the air blowing device and the temperature adjustment device. 1. A combined air passage of an air-supported membrane building , comprising:a composite passage provided with a middle inlet and a middle outlet;an air inlet passage, one end of the air inlet passage being in communication with the middle inlet;an air pumping device, wherein an outlet of the air pumping device is in communication with the other end of the air inlet passage, and an inlet of the air pumping device is in communication with an outdoor space; anda temperature regulation device, wherein an inlet of the temperature regulation device is in communication with the middle outlet, and an outlet of the temperature ...

System and Method for Finding Dents on an Automobile Using a Booth

An inflatable booth for use in detecting dents on an automobile. The inflatable booth generally forms an archway or tunnel and has an exterior surface and an interior surface. Lights are mounted on the exterior surface of the booth. The exterior surface of the booth is transparent or clear at least in the areas where the lights are positioned. The interior surface has a repeating geometric pattern. To detect dents, an automobile is driven into the booth and the lights are turned on. The geometric pattern on the interior surface of the booth is reflected off the surface of the automobile forming a reflected pattern. Dents or mars in the surface of the automobile cause distortions in the reflected pattern, thus making them easy to detect and fix. The booth can be easily inflated, deflated, and transported. 1. An inflatable booth for detecting dents in the surface of an automobile , the inflatable booth comprising:an inflatable tunnel or archway comprising inflatable walls and an inflatable ceiling, said tunnel having an interior surface and an exterior surface;at least one light removably mounted on said exterior surface of said inflatable booth;a repeating geometric pattern of light and dark colors formed on said interior surface of said booth.2. The inflatable booth of claim 1 , wherein said exterior surface is made at least partially of transparent or clear material.3. The inflatable booth of claim 1 , wherein a plurality of lights are removably mounted on said exterior surface of said inflatable booth.4. The inflatable booth of claim 3 , wherein said plurality of lights are mounted on said walls and said ceiling of said tunnel.5. The inflatable booth of claim 1 , wherein said repeating geometric pattern comprises parallel lines.6. The inflatable booth of claim 1 , further comprising an end wall removably mounted on an end of said tunnel claim 1 , said end wall having a repeating geometric pattern facing into said tunnel.7. A method for detecting dents in an ...

Pneumatic structural element

The pneumatic support has a pneumatic body which can be placed pneumatically under pressure and which, under operating pressure, operationally keeps at a distance apart a compression member which extends substantially over its length and a tension member which likewise extends substantially over its length, wherein forces are introduced at force introduction points in end regions of the compression member and the tension member into said members and wherein connecting elements are provided between the compression member and the tension member and introduce forces into the compression member and the tension member likewise at force introduction points, wherein, furthermore, the pneumatic body has formations which extend between adjacent force introduction points and which project outwardly beyond a rectilinear connection between the adjacent force introduction points. As a result, undesired distortion of the support under operating pressure, but without operating load, is avoided.

Method and Apparatus for Building a Structure

An inflatable structure that can be easily transported, inflated, assembled, disassembled and stored with minimal if any tools and in a fraction of the time associated with prior art structures. The inflatable structure is comprised of a plurality of interchangeable structural members removably attached to one another, and that afford the user virtually endless design options and superior weatherproofing and insulating qualities. The structural member further comprises a plurality of filaments positioned in an airtight void, wherein said plurality of filaments are in tension when the structural member is inflated. 1. An inflatable structural member comprising:an exterior;an interior; anda plurality of filaments extending between said exterior and interior.2. The inflatable structural member of further comprising a port and a flange attached to at least one of said exterior or interior.3. The inflatable structural member of further comprising a length of hook and loop fasteners.4. The inflatable structural member of further comprising an airtight void claim 1 , wherein said plurality of filaments are positioned within said airtight void and are in tension when the inflatable structural member is inflated.5. An inflatable shelter comprising:at least one inflatable panel having a port;at least one flange; andat least one column, wherein said at least one inflatable panel further comprises an airtight void with a plurality of filaments positioned in said airtight void.6. The inflatable shelter of further comprising a roof.7. The inflatable shelter of further comprising at least one ingress point.8. The inflatable shelter of further comprising at least one cross member.9. The inflatable shelter of claim 5 , wherein the inflatable shelter is free-standing.10. The inflatable shelter of claim 5 , wherein the at least one inflatable panel is connected to at least one of the following: (a) the at least one flange; (b) a roof; and (c) a cross member.11. The inflatable shelter ...

SHELTER HAVING A PROTECTIVE LAYER

A hard walled shelter has first and second substantially parallel corner posts. The hard walled shelter also has an upper frame support extending between first ends of the corner posts and a lower frame support extending between second ends of the corner posts. The hard walled shelter additionally has a moveable wall. The moveable wall has a lower portion hinged at the lower frame support and an upper portion that fits securely on the interior of the corner posts when the moveable wall is in a closed configuration. When the moveable wall is in an open configuration the moveable wall is disposed away from the hard walled shelter to form an opening in the shelter. The hard walled shelter also has a coupling that extends around the perimeter of the opening in the shelter. 1. A shelter system comprising:a hard walled shelter comprising first and second substantially parallel corner posts disposed at a first end of the shelter and a moveable wall displaced between the first and second corner posts, wherein when the moveable wall is in an open configuration, the moveable wall is disposed away from the hard walled shelter to form an opening in the shelter;an expandable shelter configured to connect to the hard walled shelter and configured to expand when the moveable wall is in the open configuration;a protective nuclear, biological and chemical barrier layer; and extend around the perimeter of the opening in the shelter to connect the expandable shelter to the hard walled shelter; and', 'provide a contiguous nuclear, biological and chemical seal between the hard walled shelter and the expandable shelter., 'a coupling configured to2. The shelter system of claim 1 , wherein the second protective layer is an environmental layer.3. The shelter system of claim 1 , further comprising a vestibule configured to attach to the hard walled shelter to provide the transition from the hard walled shelter to another shelter.4. The shelter system of claim 3 , wherein the vestibule has a ...

Inflatable golf studio

A portable inflatable golf studio including an arcuate shaped roof panel, first and second side panels, a floor panel, a front panel, a back panel, a projector screen, a projector, and a tracking system. The first and second side panels are positioned parallel from one another and are attached to the arcuate shaped roof panel, wherein one of the first and second side panels defines a cavity configured to receive a television monitor. The floor panel configured to connect the first and second side panels to one another. The front panel removable attached to the arcuate shaped roof panel and the first and second side panels. The back panel positioned parallel to the front panel and attached to the arcuate shaped roof panel and the first and second side panels. Each panel includes one or more of inflatable sections.

Water Craft, Ground Tent, Tree Tent Combination

A tent is designed for use in the air, connected at its vertices to trees or the like. The tent is further designed with enough support from an independent support structure to create a shelter there-in while in the air or on the ground. Further, the tent is built atop a floating mat or base. In order to provide enough strength to the base that it can be used to float the entire tent or hold the tent airborne, straps extend from each vertex of the mat through a central portal and connect back to themselves. From these straps, loops are further created to attach the tent, by way of the loops, to trees while the entirety of the mat is buoyant enough to hold the tent and people there-in afloat.

TREEPOD ASSEMBLY

The invention provides means, methods, and devices for suspending persons and goods above the ground while outdoors. Particularly, the invention provides a treepod assembly having a tent and a suspension element, capable of securely supporting at least one occupant while suspended above the ground from a tree or other elevated structure. In some embodiments, the treepod assembly may further include a rigid frame for additional support. Certain embodiments include an inflatable pocket that protects occupants and items inside the tent from injury or damage in case of a fall and impact with the ground. 1. A treepod assembly , comprising:a tent, comprising an internal chamber having an opening and a floor, the floor being adapted to support at least one occupant; andat least one suspension element, the at least one suspension element having sufficient strength to support the weight of the treepod assembly and the at least one occupant while the treepod assembly is suspended above the ground by the suspension element from an elevated structure.2. The treepod assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a rigid frame disposed below and supporting the tent claim 1 , the rigid frame being interconnected to flexible support elements of the tent and comprising a plurality of rods interconnected by connectors.3. The treepod assembly of claim 2 , wherein the rigid frame has a length of between about 6 feet and about 12 feet and a width of between about 3 feet and about 9 feet.4. The treepod assembly of claim 2 , wherein at least one rod has an arcuate shape to provide a depression in a medial portion of the treepod assembly.5. The treepod assembly of claim 2 , wherein the frame comprises at least one material selected from the group consisting of aluminum claim 2 , a lightweight metal claim 2 , a lightweight alloy claim 2 , a plastic material claim 2 , and a stretchable cord.6. The treepod assembly of claim 1 , wherein the at least one suspension element comprises a hook or loop ...

INFLATABLE TENT

The document concerns inflatable tents, in particular non-durable, inflatable tents. The tents are provided with an inflated arch and a flysheet. The arch can be simply constructed from first and second flexible sheet materials joined to one another, and the flysheet is pivotally openable about the arch. 1. A tent comprising:a flysheet; andan inflated arch delimiting a volume, wherein said arch comprises a first flexible sheet and a second flexible sheet opposed to said first flexible sheet; wherein the first flexible sheet and the second flexible sheet are joined to each other to form one or more inflated structural support chambers.2. The tent of claim 1 , wherein the arch comprises a plurality of inflated structural support chambers that are elongate and extend along the circumference of the arch.3. The tent of any preceding claim claim 1 , wherein the structural support chambers have a natural tendency to form a curve when inflated.4. The tent of claim 3 , wherein the structural support chambers are elongate claim 3 , extending in the curve of the arch claim 3 , and comprise opposed side-joins between the first and second sheets claim 3 , wherein the lengths of the opposed side joins are unequal.5. The tent of any of to claim 3 , wherein a first side-join of a structural support chamber is substantially straight claim 3 , and a second side-join of the structural support chamber opposed to the first side-join claim 3 , is non-straight claim 3 , preferably meandering claim 3 , and most preferably a wave-form.6. The tent of any preceding claim claim 3 , wherein one or more directly claim 3 , laterally adjacent structural support chambers share one or more side-joins.7. The tent of any preceding claim claim 3 , wherein one or more directly claim 3 , laterally adjacent structural support chambers are complementary in shape along an elongate boundary between them.8. In some embodiments the closed chambers may be sealed once inflated claim 3 , such that deflation is ...

Air-supported hall with a window

The air dome includes one or several membrane shells made from plastic film material. It has on at least one longitudinal or transverse side a frame construction which is connected to the bordering membrane material, and in the frame profile at least one transparent film is incorporated, for forming a window front. The air dome includes one or several membrane shells made of plastic film. The membranes are formed as double-ply membranes with an outer and inner membrane and divided into strips. The strips can be connected along their longitudinal edges by means of a keder having a keder connection profile in a force-locked manner. Surface heat-reflective mats can have multiple layers of absorption-reducing air bubble film to reduce the transmission heat losses. The construction of such a constructed air dome can be handled by two people as well as the dismantling and the transporting and interim storage.

INFLATABLE IMPACT SHIELD SYSTEM

An impact shield for earthquake protection is described herein. The impact shield may include a canopy constructed of a puncture-resistant material, the canopy defining a first internal volume accessible via a first opening, the canopy being structured to form a semispherical shape when in an inflated state, the semispherical shape defining a space dimensioned for sheltering at least one human body; a support joined to the canopy and constructed of the puncture-resistant material, the support defining a second internal volume accessible via the first opening and a second opening, the support located within the space, the support structured to form a column when in the inflated state; and a fitting joined to the support for closing the second opening to fix the first internal volume and the second internal volume after inflation of the support and the canopy. 1. An impact shield , comprising:a canopy constructed of a puncture-resistant material, the canopy defining a first internal volume accessible via a first opening, the canopy being structured to form a semispherical shape when in an inflated state, the semispherical shape defining a space dimensioned for sheltering at least one human body;a support joined to the canopy and constructed of the puncture-resistant material, the support defining a second internal volume accessible via the first opening and a second opening, the support located within the space, the support structured to form a column when in the inflated state; anda fitting joined to the support for closing the second opening to fix the first internal volume and the second internal volume after inflation of the support and the canopy.2. The impact shield of claim 1 , wherein the canopy further comprises a plurality of individual spars.3. The impact shield of claim 2 , wherein at least one of the plurality of individual spars extends perpendicular to at least a second of the plurality of individual spars.4. The impact shield of claim 2 , wherein at ...

CONVERTIBLE INFLATABLE DEVICE

A convertible inflatable device includes a first inflatable bed, a second inflatable bed, a front chamber, a left chamber, a right chamber, and a rear chamber. The first inflatable bed is surrounded by the front chamber, the left chamber, the right chamber, and the rear chamber. The front chamber, the left chamber, the rear chamber, and the right chamber are connected to each other sequentially. A first end of the second inflatable bed is connected to the junction of the first inflatable bed and the rear chamber. The convertible inflatable device can be converted to an inflatable bed, an inflatable boat, an inflatable water slide or an inflatable recliner chair, and the conversion between any of them is mutual and convenient. 1. A convertible inflatable device , comprising a first inflatable bed , a second inflatable bed , a front chamber , a left chamber , a right chamber , and a rear chamber , the first inflatable bed being surrounded by the front chamber , the left chamber , the right chamber , and the rear chamber , the front chamber , the left chamber , the rear chamber , and the right chamber being connected to each other sequentially;a first end of the second inflatable bed being connected to a junction of the first inflatable bed and the rear chamber;the first inflatable bed being welded to form a first inflatable belt, a second inflatable belt, and a third inflatable belt, the first inflatable belt being connected to the front chamber, the third inflatable belt being connected to the rear chamber, the second inflatable belt being located between the first inflatable belt and the third inflatable belt;the left chamber being welded to form a first chamber, a second chamber, and a third chamber, the right chamber being welded to form a fourth chamber, a fifth chamber, and a sixth chamber, the first chamber and the fourth chamber being located at opposite two sides of the first inflatable belt, the second chamber and the fifth chamber being located at opposite ...

PHYSICAL EXERCISE TRAINING TECHNIQUES

A swimming pool cover assembly including a frame, at least one cover, and an adjustment means. The frame including at least one inflatable portion and an interconnected three-dimensional (3D) lattice of inflatable straight tubes. The at least one cover is supported by the frame to define an exercise chamber including at least part of a swimming pool. The adjustment means reduces an oxygen content of air in the exercise chamber compared with air external the exercise chamber. The exercise chamber has elongate sidewalls. 1. A swimming pool cover assembly including:a frame including at least one inflatable portion, the frame comprising interconnected three-dimensional (3D) lattice of inflatable straight tubes;at least one cover for being supported by the frame to define an exercise chamber including at least part of a swimming pool; andadjustment means for reducing an oxygen content of air in the exercise chamber compared with air external the exercise chamber,wherein the exercise chamber has elongate sidewalls.2. The swimming pool cover assembly of claim 1 , wherein the frame includes wall frame portions with each wall frame portion forming a two-dimensional array of inflatable tubes.3. The swimming pool cover assembly of claim 1 , wherein the frame includes a roof portion forming a rectangular multi-dimensional array.4. The swimming pool cover assembly of claim 3 , wherein each wall frame portion claim 3 , including a roof wall frame portion claim 3 , is disposed at a right angle relative to each adjacent wall frame portion.5. The swimming pool cover assembly of claim 1 , wherein the cover includes a single sheet or multiple sheets of material for affixing to the frame and the cover assembly forms an open bottom.6. The swimming pool cover assembly of claim 5 , wherein the material is formed from polymeric material and is affixed to the frame using a hook-and-loop fastening arrangement.7. The swimming pool cover assembly of claim 1 , including a partition for ...

CAMPING ASSEMBLY WITH A STORAGE BOX AND A TENT

A camping assembly may be in the form of a folding camper and comprises a canopy which effectively provides a tent canopy for the folding camper. The folding camper also comprises a framework to maintain the tent canopy in a raised configuration to provide an accommodation space within the folding camper in the assembled configuration. The framework includes a front frame and a rear frame. The front frame comprises a front airbeam, an intermediate airbeam and a rear airbeam, each of which comprises a curved or hooped inflatable airbeam. The rear frame comprises front intermediate and rear airbeams, each of which comprises a curved or hooped airbeam. A folding camper which is assembled by simultaneously inflating a single airbeam network to put the canopy in tension and to make the canopy taut. The folding camper does not require any auxiliary tensioning system or mechanism for the canopy. 1. A camping assembly comprising a storage box and a tent , wherein the storage box is arranged to contain the tent in a transportation configuration and wherein the tent is arranged to be assembled from the storage box whilst remaining attached to the storage box ,the tent comprising a canopy secured to a support structure for supporting the canopy in an assembled configuration;wherein the support structure comprises a plurality of lateral inflatable support members;wherein, in the assembled configuration, the box provides a fixed footprint about which the canopy is secured and the support structure tensions the canopy the assembled configuration; andwherein the canopy is secured to the box in the transportation configuration and the canopy is secured to the box in the assembled configuration such that the canopy remains secured to the storage box as the tent is assembled from the transportation configuration to the assembled configuration, and characterised in that:the storage box has a longitudinal length extending from a first longitudinal end to a second longitudinal end,in an ...

Method for repairing a structure comprising at least one zone to be heated

A method for repairing a structure comprising at least one zone to be heated and which comprises the steps of inflating a frame to form a framework, attaching panels removably to the frame to form an enclosure referred to as a heating enclosure, positioning the enclosure over the zone, heating the interior space of the enclosure using a heating device.

MULTI-LAYERED PNEUMATICALLY SUPPORTED STRUCTURES

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a structure that comprises at least one layer of air beams that define an interior space of the structure wherein laterally adjacent air beams are configured to laterally abut each other. Optionally the structure comprises at least a first layer of a plurality of air beams and a second layer of a second plurality of air beams, wherein the second layer is positioned adjacent to and interior to the first layer for defining an interior space of the protective structure. A structure with laterally abutting air beams may better protect the occupants and contents within the structure from the effects of an explosion. Constructing a structure with at least two layers of air beams may provide a stiffer structure as compared to a structure that is constructed from a single layer of air beams. 1. A structure comprising at least a first layer of a plurality of air beams and a second layer of a second plurality of air beams , wherein the second layer is positioned adjacent to and interior to the first layer for defining an interior space of the structure.2. The structure of claim 1 , wherein at least some of the plurality of air beams in the first layer are configured to be laterally abutting.3. The structure of claim 1 , wherein at least some of the plurality of air beams in the second layer are configured to be laterally abutting.4. The structure of claim 2 , wherein at least some of the plurality of air beams in the second layer are configured to be laterally abutting.5. The structure of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of air beams in the first layer are aligned centrally with the plurality of air beams in the second layer.6. The structure of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of air beams in the first layer are aligned offset with the plurality of air beams in the second layer.7. The structure of claim 1 , wherein a span of the interior space is about 200 meters.8. The structure of claim 1 , wherein a span of the interior space ...

EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR AT LEAST ONE PERSON, METHOD FOR CONVERTING THIS FROM A FOLDED POSITION TO A DEPLOYED POSITION, AND MODULE OF SUCH SHELTERS

Provided is an emergency shelter that is able to occupy a first, folded position for storage and transport and a second deployed position that is suitable for sheltering at least one person, a method for reversibly converting the shelter from this first position to this second position, and a module of contiguous shelters of this kind. The emergency shelter includes an inflatable tent and a retention device in the form of a column that is preassembled with the inflated tent in said second position. The column is suitable for inflating the tent and holding it deployed around the former in said second position. 1. An emergency shelter that is able to occupy a first , folded position for storage and transport and a second , deployed position for sheltering at least one person , the shelter including an inflatable tent and a device for retaining the inflated tent in said second position , characterized in that the retaining device includes a pre-assembled column to which the uninflated tent is fixed in said first position , the column being adapted to inflate the tent and to retain it deployed around it in said second position.2. The shelter as claimed in claim 1 , in which the column includes in said first position and said second position a peripheral column wall of globally polygonal or curved cross section onto and around which wall the tent is folded in said first position.3. The shelter as claimed in claim 1 , in which the retaining device further includes means for connecting the tent to the column that surmount the column and are deployable to pass from said first position to said second position in which the column provided with said connecting means ballasts the tent.4. The shelter as claimed in claim 2 , in which the column contains a unit for inflating the tent which comprises inflatable ribs claim 2 , said inflation unit including a compressor or a pyrotechnic generator of gas under pressure and/or at least one reservoir intended to contain a compressed gas ...

Inflatable reflector is rigidized by curing adhesive is light and cheap

The inflatable reflector has a wall (2) with inflatable chambers (1) and reflecting coating (23) held rigid after inflation by curing of a rigidizer supplied down the support tubes.

Umbrella type collapsible shelter

A collapsible shelter of the umbrella-tent type including a foldable frame and a cover of sheet material affixed to the frame. The frame comprises a plurality of support members having mutually respective ends pivotally connected to a central hub. The central hub is mounted on elongate erecting guide means located at the apex of the frame. A second hub is mounted on the guide means below the central hub, and a plurality of rib members are pivotally connected at mutually respective ends to the second hub, with the other ends of the rib members being pivotally connected to corresponding, respective support members, so that when the shelter is in its erected form, the support members extend outwardly and downwardly from the central hub, the second hub is positioned adjacent or proximate to the central hub, the rib members extend substantially radially outwardly from the erecting guide, and the cover is held tautly affixed to the frame. Means are provided for releasably connecting and holding the second hub and the central hub together as a rigid unit to avoid untimely collapse of the shelter by inadvertent, undesired, downward movement of the second hub away from the central hub. The shelter can be collapsed, when desired, by disengaging the second hub from the central hub and moving the second hub downwardly away from the first hub. When the shelter is collapsed, the support members extend downwardly as a bundle from the central hub, the ribs are folded to positions substantially within the bundle of collapsed support members, and the cover is loosely affixed to the frame. In a preferred embodiment, the support members are segmented and can be folded upon themselves to greatly shorten the length of the collapsed bundle thereof.

Collapsible structural frame

An apparatus and method is disclosed for providing a collapsible support structure strut, which may include a strut member; a hollow tubular terminal end portion of the strut member having an inner surface; and a detachable looped eyelet having at least one loop and a pair of extending legs, the legs being springedly biased to engage the tubular terminal end of the strut, thereby frictionally holding the looped eyelet in place at the terminal end of the strut. The apparatus and method may also employ a holding plug, with first and second holding groove opposingly placed in the periphery of the holding plug, having at least a portion thereof that is shaped and sized to frictionally engage the inner surface of the tubular terminal end of the strut, to frictionally hold the holding plug in engagement with the strut. The detachable looped eyelet may also have at least two loop.

Improved umbrella-type tent apparatus and method

A support framework (10) for an umbrella-type tent (10), the tent (10) including a fabric tent shell (12) suspended from the support framework (10). The top (14) and center hubs (16) for the support framework (10) are fabricated from a suitable material so as to provide increased strength to the top hub (14) and the center hub (16). The fabric tent shell (12) is tethered to the support framework (10) to limit slippage of the fabric tent shell (12) down the tent poles (18a-d). The tent poles (18a-d) are segmented so as to provide foldable tent poles (18a-d). A bungee cord keeper system (26a-d) is incorporated into the upper coupling (30a-d) for the segmented tent pole (18a-d).

Текстильный конструкционный элемент и способ его изготовления

1. Текстильный конструктивный элемент (1), содержащий текстильные натяжные элементы (11, 12, 13, 61, 62) и встроенные текстильные опорные элементы (21, 41), при этом натяжные элементы (11, 12, 13) и опорные элементы (21, 22) в определенных местах соединены друг с другом и обеспечена возможность по меньшей мере частичного объемного расширения по меньшей мере одного заполняемого натяжного элемента и/или опорного элемента, отличающийся тем, что текстильные натяжные элементы (11, 12, 13) и/или текстильные опорные элементы (21, 22) выполнены в виде цельнотканого полотна, т.е., представляют собой цельнотканые воздушные мешки, или плоское одно- и многослойное тканое текстильное полотно, снабженное воздушными камерами (31).2. Текстильный конструктивный элемент (1) по п.1, отличающийся тем, что натяжные элементы (11, 12, 13) могут укорачиваться, а опорные элементы (21, 22) при объемном расширении могут увеличиваться или оставаться постоянными.3. Текстильный конструктивный элемент (1) по п.1 или 2, отличающийся тем, что указанный конструктивный элемент включает первый слой (I) ткани, содержащий текстильные натяжные элементы (11, 12, 13), второй слой (II) ткани, содержащий текстильные опорные элементы (21, 22), и третий слой (III) ткани, содержащий текстильные натяжные элементы (11, 12, 13).4. Текстильный конструктивный элемент (1) по п.3, отличающийся тем, что указанный конструктивный элемент включает четвертый слой (IV) ткани, содержащий текстильные опорные элементы (21, 22).5. Текстильный конструктивный элемент (1) по п.1 или 2, отличающийся тем, что указанный конструктивный элемент включает первый слой (I) ткани, содержащий, ненакачиваемые текстильные натяжные элементы (11, 12, 13), второй, слой (I РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (51) МПК B25J 9/10 (11) (13) 2013 146 222 A (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ЗАЯВКА НА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: 2013146222/03, 02.04.2012 (71) Заявитель(и): ГЛОБАЛ СЕЙФТИ ТЕКСТАЙЛЗ ГМБХ (DE) Приоритет(ы): (30) ...

shade tent for fishing

본 고안에 따르면, 낚시용 그늘막 텐트는 상호 소정간격 이격되는 제 1,2부재와, 상기 제 1,2부재의 양단부에 힌지 연결되며 접철 가능하도록 제1힌지 결합부를 가지는 제 3,4부재와, 상기 제 1,2,3,4부재의 모서리 부재에 각각 설치되는 폴대 지지부들을 프레임과; 상기 프레임의 모서리부에 지지된 폴대 지지부에 상호 평행하게 양 단부가 지지되며 복수개의 단위 폴더로 분할 가능한 폴대와;, According to the present invention, the fishing shade film tents are first and second members spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance, third and fourth members having a first hinge coupling portion hinged to both ends of the first and second members, and foldable; A frame supporting pole poles installed on each of the corner members of the first, second, third and fourth members; Pole poles supported at both ends in parallel to the pole pole support portions supported at the edges of the frame and divided into a plurality of unit folders; 상기 폴대에 대해 양측이 슬라이딩 가능하게 지지되는 메인 그늘막과, 상기 메인 그늘막에 결합수단에 의해 양측면에 형성된 스커트부와 결합 및 분리 가능한 보조 그늘막들을 구비한다. The main shade film is slidably supported on both sides with respect to the pole pole, and the auxiliary shade films are coupled to and detachable from the skirt portion formed on both sides by coupling means on the main shade film.

Inflatable roof for greenhouses

Inflatable tent

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Shade Tent

본 고안은 그늘막 텐트를 개시한다. The present invention discloses a shade tent. 본 고안의 그늘막 텐트는 길이재의 지지 폴대를 박스 형상이 되게 상호 끼움 조립하여 상·하면과 사방면이 개방된 텐트 골조와, 상기 텐트 골조의 일측면을 선택적으로 차폐 가능하게 대응되는 면적을 가지며 외곽 테두리면에 등 간격을 두고 지지 폴대에 걸림 고정되는 고정구를 구비한 차양천을 포함하여 구성된다. The shade tent of the present invention has a tent frame having upper and lower sides and four sides open by fitting the supporting poles of the length member into a box shape, and having an area corresponding to selectively shielding one side of the tent frame. It is configured to include a sunshade cloth having a fixture fixed to the support pole at regular intervals on the rim surface. 상기와 같이 구성되는 본 고안에 따른 그늘막 텐트는, 다수개의 지지 폴대를 조립하여 박스 형태의 텐트 골조를 형성하고, 이 텐트 골조의 상면 및 사방면에 대해 차양천을 선택적으로 부착하는 구조에 의해 햇빛의 방향에 따라 그늘의 크기와 위치를 적절히 가변시킬 수 있으므로 최적의 차양 상태를 유지할 수 있으며, 또한 상면과 사방면 전체를 차폐하는 것에 의해 텐트로도 활용이 가능하므로 결과적으로 제품에 대한 활용성을 높이면서 동시에 제품에 대한 소비자의 만족도를 높일 수 있는 유용한 효과를 제공한다. Shade tent according to the present invention configured as described above, by assembling a plurality of support poles to form a box-shaped tent frame, by the structure to selectively attach the sunshade cloth to the top and four sides of the tent frame According to the direction of the shade, the size and position of the shade can be changed appropriately, so it is possible to maintain the optimal shade state, and it can also be used as a tent by shielding the entire upper and all sides, and consequently, At the same time, it provides a useful effect to increase the customer's satisfaction with the product. 그늘막, 텐트, 지지 폴대, 차양천, 고정구 Shade, Tent, Support Pole, Sunshade, Fixture

Shade tent for fishing

본 발명에 따르면, 낚시용 그늘막 텐트는 상호 소정간격 이격되는 제 1,2부재와, 상기 제 1,2부재의 양단부에 힌지 연결되며 접철 가능하도록 제1힌지 결합부를 가지는 제 3,4부재와, 상기 제 1,2,3,4부재의 모서리 부재에 각각 설치되는 폴대 지지부들을 프레임과; 상기 프레임의 모서리부에 지지된 폴대 지지부에 상호 평행하게 양 단부가 지지되며 복수개의 단위 폴더로 분할 가능한 폴대와;, 상기 폴대에 대해 양측이 슬라이딩 가능하게 지지되는 메인 그늘막과, 상기 메인 그늘막에 결합수단에 의해 양측면에 형성된 스커트부와 결합 및 분리 가능한 보조 그늘막들을 구비한다. 그늘막, 텐트,낚시

Inflatable emergency shelter

Temporary emergency structures comprising inflatable frameworks formed of ultra-high temperature resistant fabric tubing which may insulate the protected person or equipment from the ground and which serves to support a cover formed of ultra-high temperature resistant fabric cloth.

Auto-airplane-tent-cushion inflatable protection cover

A lightweight, portable, inflatable cover to protect a vehicle from the elements that can dent and damage a vehicle surface, a tent for summer camping or winter ice fishing a cover or cushion to protect items in transit. Having a multitude of air chambers ( 26 ) vertical walls adhered to a top layer and a bottom layer with openings ( 28 ) in inner vertical walls allowing air to pass through openings filling air chambers as cover is inflated. An air valve stem ( 46 ) an air release screw in plug ( 32 ) to inflate and deflate cover. Elastic opening for antenna ( 40 ), grasp handles ( 42 ), reflector strips for safety with a identification name or number ( 22 ). Doors or flaps ( 11 ) with large zippers ( 20 ), and clear inserts ( 48 ). A cord ( 18 ) and locking pulley ( 16 ) to secure cover to vehicle and grommets ( 36 ). Air vents covered with breathable material ( 25 ) prevents air lifting, and circulation of air keeps interior of vehicle cooler in the summer and air vents are insulated for winter. The cover, tent, and cushion are easy and quick to set up and take down, and repairing a tear or hole is done with a peal and stick patch and a can of spray sealer.

Emergency vehicle shelter

An emergency vehicle shelter including an inflatable bladder configured for nested engagement with a vehicle for covering the vehicle's upper and outer surfaces. The bladder may be inflated by a remotely activated inflation unit. Provision is made in the bladder member to allow a vehicle operator to reenter the vehicle for shelter from inclement weather.

Massage machine

Inflatable tent

РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2015 145 324 A (51) МПК E04H 15/20 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ЗАЯВКА НА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: 2015145324, 04.04.2014 (71) Заявитель(и): ЗЕПЕЛИН, С.Р.О. (SK) Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: (72) Автор(ы): БРЕЗАН Юрай (SK) 08.04.2013 SK PUV50030-2013 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 09.11.2015 R U (43) Дата публикации заявки: 16.05.2017 Бюл. № 14 (86) Заявка PCT: (87) Публикация заявки PCT: WO 2014/168590 (16.10.2014) (54) Палатка с надувной конструкцией R U (57) Формула изобретения 1. Палатка с надувной конструкцией, содержащая наружное покрытие (1) и дно (2), отличающаяся тем, что надувная конструкция содержит по меньшей мере одну балку, выполненную из обычного пожарного шланга (3) или другого промышленного бесшовного шланга (3), имеющего наружную текстильную оплетку, причем каждый конец шланга (3) закрыт заглушкой (4), при этом по меньшей мере одна заглушка содержит элемент (5) для впуска/выпуска воздуха, и по меньшей мере один конец шланга (3) прикреплен к наружному покрытию (1) и/или дну (2) палатки и/или опирается на них/него. 2. Палатка по п. 1, отличающаяся тем, что между шлангами (3) расположен соединительный элемент (7). Стр.: 1 A 2 0 1 5 1 4 5 3 2 4 A Адрес для переписки: 191036, Санкт-Петербург, а/я 24, "НЕВИНПАТ" 2 0 1 5 1 4 5 3 2 4 SK 2014/050012 (04.04.2014)