US4295302A
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Inflatable tent
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-10-09
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Granted: 1981-10-20
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Expires: 1999-10-09
Abstract
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.
Inventors
- 👤 Morris Liu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 12:28
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H15/00; E04H15/20; E04H2015/201
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
An inflatable tent substantially comprising 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 studs installed on the air passage tube for partitioning the air system inside the tent into several isolated parts; a waterproof layer of plastic film integrally formed with the frames and the air passage tube for filling the gaps between the frames and between the frames and the air passage tube; the frames, the air passage tube, and the plastic film are multi-layer structured and all comprise an inner layer of soft plastic film and an outer layer of reinforcing netted plastic material; and inlet and an outlet for receiving or releasing air respectively; and a plurality of handles for easy set up of the tent.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
An inflatable tent substantially comprising 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 studs installed on the air passage tube for partitioning the air system inside the tent into several isolated parts; a waterproof layer of plastic film integrally formed with the frames and the air passage tube for filling the gaps between the frames and between the frames and the air passage tube; the frames, the air passage tube, and the plastic film are multi-layer structured and all comprise an inner layer of soft plastic film and an outer layer of reinforcing netted plastic material; and inlet and an outlet for receiving or releasing air respectively; and a plurality of handles for easy set up of the tent.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
88 words
The inflatable tent according to claim 1, wherein the blockage stud comprises an inner blockage portion which, when the stud is at its blocked position, closes an opening on a blockage layer formed in the air passage tube, thereby to prevent air flow through the air passage tube, said stud having a head external of said air passage tube and being movable radially in relation to the tube to move from air passage to blockage position, a seal being provided between said stud and said air passage tube.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The inflatable tent, according to claim 1, wherein yet a third and outer layer made of non-metallic netting is provided on at least portions of the frames, the air passage tube and the plastic film to strengthen the same.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The inflatable tent, according to claim 1 or 2, said tent having top and end portions, and where a plurality of handles are attached to said top and end portions of the tent to facilitate handling the tent.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-10-19 | 1985-04-20 | 1985-10-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-10-19 | 1989-04-20 | 1989-10-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-10-19 | 1993-04-20 | 1993-10-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |