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Systems and methods for providing an insulated sleeping chamber

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-02-28
PECK MILO
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[0009] The present invention relates to sleeping chambers. More particularly, embodiments of the present invention relate to lightweight, non-rigid, highly portable sleeping chambers that provide insulation against low temperatures and other environmental dangers even in relatively extreme conditions.

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Generally, those devices which are most convenient to use are also very expensive to produce and purchase.
Many situations arise, however, where tents are inadequate.
These include situations where the bulk of a tent is inappropriate, where the weight of a tent is unacceptable, or where the cost of a tent is prohibitively high.
Thus, while techniques currently exist that are used to provide protection from the elements, challenges still exist.

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[0031] The present invention relates to sleeping chambers. More particularly, embodiments of the present invention relate to lightweight, non-rigid, highly portable sleeping chambers that provide insulation against low temperatures and other environmental dangers even in relatively extreme conditions.

[0032] With reference to FIG. 1, a representative embodiment of the present invention is illustrated as substantially non-rigid structure 10 having at least one inflatable space 30 capable of retaining gas or air. In some embodiments, non-rigid structure 10 comprises an elongate tunnel 20 and a hood 50, wherein tunnel 20 is capable of substantially enclosing at least one occupant 5, and tunnel 20 is closed on one end 42 and open on the other end 44.

[0033] In some embodiments, two layers (illustrated as layers 26 and 28) that are not required to be constructed of the same material, are used to construct the top 22 of tunnel 20 and to cause tunnel 20 to retain a concave or tunnel-like s...

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Abstract

A sleeping chamber uses a double-wall inflatable structure to provide insulation against cold temperatures using a non-rigid form constructed of a lightweight material such as a polyethylene film. The sleeping chamber is lighter in weight, smaller in bulk, and generally lower in cost than a conventional tent, while providing improved insulation against cold temperatures.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Related Applications [0002] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 840,388 filed Aug. 25, 2006, entitled INSULATED SLEEPING CHAMBER, and to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 914,661 filed Apr. 27, 2007, entitled SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING AN INSULATED SLEEPING CHAMBER, which are incorporated herein by reference. [0003] 2. Field of the Invention [0004] The present invention relates to sleeping chambers. More particularly, embodiments of the present invention relate to a lightweight, non-rigid, highly portable sleeping chamber that provides insulation against low temperatures and other environmental dangers even in relatively extreme conditions. [0005] 3. Background and Related Art [0006] Products currently exist that provide protection from the elements when sleeping outside of a dwelling, such as when camping or during emergencies (e.g., natural disasters or when stranded away fro...

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IPC IPC(8): A47C27/08
CPCE04H2015/205E04H15/20
Inventor PECK, MILO
Owner PECK MILO
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