Abstract:
An inflatable device for use as a bar, carnival stand, exposition stall or the like. The bar is comprised of bar segments, canopy and roof tubes for canopy supports, the segments and tubes having fluid communication therebetween, and the tubes in fluid communication with one another. A durable counter rests upon interior walls positioned transversely in the segments to form a countertop of the bar. The device is inflated by an electric fan or blower.
Abstract:
A portable, inflatable tent has a semi-cylindrical cover portion that fastens to a planar base portion. The cover portion is provided with rib air-passageways that, when inflated, support the cover portion in its semi-cylindrical configuration. Various configurations of the rib air-passageways connecting to edge air-passageways provided with air inflation valves are described. Generally, the rib air-passageways are segregated into two groups, so that the failure of a single rib air-passageway will not cause the deflation of all of the rib air-passageways. The inflation valve(s) are preferably disposed on a surface of the cover portion that will be interior the erected tent, so that the user may reinflate the tent without exiting the tent. The tent is sized and shaped so as to provide convenient, weatherproof, portable shelter for a user.
Abstract:
A unitary pneumatic base chamber in pneumatic communication with a series of arcuate hoops extending upwardly and generally orthogonally relative to the base chamber when the base chamber and hoops are in an inflated configuration. Flexible mesh web panels are mounted coextensively between the hoop members and base chamber member, including a rear and forward flap construction closing off the ends of the tent when in an erected configuration. The front flap includes a plurality of flap panels, with a central zipper for selective securement of the flap panels in a closed configuration. A transport container is utilized for receiving the tent structure when in deflated configuration, and further includes a pocket for mounting a manual pump and fluid impermeable cover web. Modifications of the invention include the base chamber member formed with spaced parallel horizontal through-extending pockets intercommunicating with vertical pockets, wherein each pocket receives a leg member, wherein the leg members are securable together to provide for a reinforcing spine to maintain structural integrity of the organization during partial deflation and potential leakage of the tent structure.
Abstract:
A protection canopy for an individual including a nonporous sheet, an inflatable tube about the periphery of the sheet and extending diametrically of the sheet and a compressed gas cartridge. The sheet is attached centrally to a pack and may be folded into that pack for ready use. The pack may be attached to the upper back portion of an individual in preparation for deployment. A lanyard is attached to a breakable closure and to the compressed gas cartridge such that one pull will open the pack and release compressed gas into the inflatable element.
Abstract:
An inflatable tent is disclosed wherein the tent comprises a plurality of inflatable frames for supporting the tent; an air passage tube for interconnecting the frames and permitting air to flow therein; a plurality of blockage mechanisms installed on the air passage tube for partitioning the air system in the tent into several independent parts; a water-proof film integrally formed with the frames and the tube for filling the gaps therebetween; an inlet and an outlet for receiving and releasing air respectively; and a plurality of handles for easy set up of the tent under various environments.
Abstract:
A tent door comprising an air inflatable U-tube frame with a fabric web spanning the U-tube. The air in the tube normally urges the door closed with the U-tube legs straight. When the door is open, the legs of the U-tube bend and compress the air slightly thus causing the door to close when released assisted by a stretched rubber strip in each leg adhesively secured to the inner walls and spanning the hinge line.
Abstract:
An airbeam includes at least a pair of inflatable beams each having an inner sleeve, middle sleeve and outer cover. Each sleeve is stitched to form flat side seams. The sleeves are inverted so that each flat side seam is disposed cantilevered inwardly on the inside of the sleeve. A linear common seam bisects the stitched side edges of the outer cover to form a pair of outer sleeves. One middle sleeve is nested within each outer sleeve. One inner sleeve is nested within each middle sleeve. One inner tube is nested in each inner sleeve. The nesting is arranged so that the side seams of the inner and middle sleeves are adjacent one another or overlap one another along, their entire length and so that the side seams of the outer cover are adjacent or overlap the side seams of the middle sleeve.
Abstract:
A photovoltaic power system includes a flexible panel (105) comprising a plurality of photovoltaic cells (305) configured to convert solar energy into electrical energy. The photovoltaic power system also includes an inflatable support frame (110) coupled to the flexible support panel, where the inflatable support frame is configured to support to the flexible panel when inflated by a gaseous solution. In addition, the photovoltaic power system may include a control canister (115) configured to store the gaseous solution and to provide the gaseous solution to the inflatable support frame.