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Airframe tent and pumpRelated Patent Categories: Tent, Canopy, Umbrella, Or Cane, Portable Shelter (i.e., Tent Or Canopy), Floor Or Base StructureAirframe tent and pump description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070169803, Airframe tent and pump. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to an inflatable tents and its components and more particularly, relates to an inflatable tent having redundant airbeams connected via a sewing flap at the midseam of the redundant airbeams, an integrated pump, a valve interface, a soft pump, and a rollup stuff sack for storing the components therein. DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART [0002] Conventional tents utilize rigid and segmented poles. Typically, the poles are made out of fiberglass or aluminum and are used in conjunction with tent stakes to support the tent structure. The poles can be problematic during an overnight hike because of their bulkiness. The poles are also fragile and prone to failure under extreme conditions. They can bend and break and tear through a tent in heavy winds. [0003] Conventional tents are adequate for their basic purpose and function however, some require considerable effort to set up and break down. It often takes some practice to set up a conventional tent because the poles may come in different lengths or shapes. The poles also tend to freeze together in extremely cold conditions, making the break down of the tent difficult. [0004] Most conventional tents are transported in ordinary fabric stuff sacks. It is desirable for carrying the tent in a backpack to have it store as small and light as possible. Conventional tents are limited in how small they may be packed by the length of their poles. [0005] Inflatable tents have been designed in the past. Most inflatable tents rely on large volume inflatable components or high pressure smaller volume components to achieve structural integrity. Large volumes require more time to inflate, whereas high pressure supports require heavy pumps or compressed air. Neither of these systems are ideal for the backpacking application. The ideal system uses low pressure, low volume supports. [0006] The problems with the prior art inflatable tents have included a lack of reparability in the case of puncture, excess weight as a result of outdated material technology, and inefficient inflation either because of high air volumes or cumbersome pumps. Some higher pressure, lower volume designs have necessitated the use of compressed air for inflation which is heavy, expensive and potentially dangerous, making it impractical for backpacking applications. [0007] Finally, a tent should be easy and inexpensive to manufacture, thus keeping the cost down for the consumer. The present invention is directed to an inflatable backpacking tent and its components designed to achieve each of these goals. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0008] The present invention relates to an inflatable tent having redundant airbeams connected by means of a sewing flap at the midseam of the redundant airbeams, for holding bladders therein. The present invention also features an integrated pump and soft pump for pumping air into the bladders of the inflatable tent, and a valve interface for receiving the air from the integrated pump or soft pump and distributing it to at least one of the bladders, and a rollup stuff sack for storing the inflatable tent and its components. [0009] It is important to note that the present invention is not intended to be limited to a system or method which must satisfy one or more of any stated objects or features of the invention. It is also important to note that the present invention is not limited to the preferred, exemplary, or primary embodiment(s) described herein. Modifications and substitutions by one of ordinary skill in the art are considered to be within the scope of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0010] These and other features and advantages of the present invention will be better understood by reading the following detailed description, taken together with the drawing wherein: [0011] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an inflatable tent having a double frame construction according to the present invention; [0012] FIG. 2 is a cross sectional view of a sewing flap used between an inner airbeam and an outer airbeam of a frame, wherein the redundant airbeams provide the supporting structure of the inflatable tent according to one aspect of the present invention; [0013] FIG. 3 is a top view of a valve interface used to receive air in which to inflate the bladders of the inflatable tent according to the present invention; [0014] FIG. 4 is a top view of an integrated pump used to pump air into the bladders of the inflatable tent by means of the valve interface according to the present invention; [0015] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a soft pump used to pump air into the bladders of the inflatable tent using the valve interface according to the present invention; [0016] FIG. 6a is a perspective view of a roll-up stuff sack in a rolled out position being stuffed with the inflatable tent and its components according to the present invention; [0017] FIG. 6b is a perspective view of the roll-up stuff sack being rolled up to hold the inflatable tent and its components according to the present invention; [0018] FIG. 6c is a perspective view of a roll-up stuff sack in a rolled up position used to hold the inflatable tent and its components when not in use, according to the present invention; [0019] FIG. 6d is a perspective view of the roll-up stuff sack in a rolled out position used to dry or air out the inflatable tent, its components, or other items according to the present invention; [0020] FIG. 7 is a photograph of an inflatable tent having a single frame construction according to the present invention; Continue reading about Airframe tent and pump... 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