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Weather dome

a technology for weather domes and canopies, applied in tents/canopies, building types, constructions, etc., can solve the problems of inability to achieve full protection from adverse weather conditions, inconvenient use, and ineffective withstanding strong wind and cold temperatures. to achieve the effect of reducing the heating effect of the sun

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-01-16
WOLFE TIMOTHY DANE
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Benefits of technology

The designed shape of the dome can be adjusted to uneven ground using ground pads and strapping. The dome has an air chamber that can be opened or closed to control its temperature. It can also be fitted with curtains, screens, wind tunnels, and a raised ground cover for added protection. The dome and attachments can be easily assembled and disassembled without tools, and the dome and raised ground cover can be rolled up and transported. A wheeled cart or wagon is available for larger dome structures.

Problems solved by technology

Tarps and canopies used for additional protection from sun and rain may not effectively withstand strong wind, or cold temperatures.
Full protection from adverse weather conditions may not be achievable with the long established, add-on, equipment options.
The consumer may be required to independently design and erect added protection for their activities and equipment, which is problematic and highly inconvenient.
Matching the appearance of currently owned sets of camping gear and equipment used for outdoor activities may not be achievable with the long established, add-on, equipment options.

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[0005]The dome will contain a plurality of arches joined with an inner dome ceiling and an outer over cover designed to maintain the dome structures in a plurality of shapes.

[0006]The designed shape of the dome may be triangular, square, rectangular, or a multi-sided circle. Each dome is without a floor and stands in place with multiple ground pads. Each ground pad is the point of ground contact for the dome and may be held in place with ground stakes and tether ropes. Each ground pad with its arch assemblies may be brought into form, and placement, with an adjustable cinching device. This adjustment will help set the dome level on uneven ground. The dome is fitted with an inner dome-ceiling attached to the strapping of the dome arches and an over-cover that is attached to the rods on the exterior of the dome. This assembly creates an essential air chamber of several inches between the dome-ceiling and the over-cover of the dome. This air chamber when open becomes a vented shade lay...

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Abstract

(FIG. 11) (ART-8) This sketched drawing show the Weather Dome in one form of its intended use. This drawing shows one three sided dome. Wind tunnel attached, vents closed, and tether ropes fastened on the wind side. Curtains and screens attached with screens closed, vents on the downwind side are open and tether rope fastened. The Weather Dome and a tent secured under the dome are assembled upon a raised ground cover. The windsock is provided to indicate wind direction.(FIG. 9, 10A, 10B) The (ART-7, 8) these drawings present the embodiment of possible usage an achievable assembled form.

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BACKGROUND OR PROBLEM[0001]Camping gear and equipment used for outdoor activities generally comes with only one layer, or type, of protection. Tarps and canopies used for additional protection from sun and rain may not effectively withstand strong wind, or cold temperatures. Full protection from adverse weather conditions may not be achievable with the long established, add-on, equipment options. The consumer may be required to independently design and erect added protection for their activities and equipment, which is problematic and highly inconvenient.[0002]Matching the appearance of currently owned sets of camping gear and equipment used for outdoor activities may not be achievable with the long established, add-on, equipment options.[0003]Camping gear previously purchased should be adaptable with new products designed to provide additional adverse weather protection, including stability against strong wind. This added protection should be obtainable in coordinated styles, sizes...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E04H15/18E04H15/16E04H15/32
CPCE04H15/18E04H15/32E04H15/16E04H15/20E04H15/322E04H15/36E04H2015/203
Inventor WOLFE, TIMOTHY DANE
Owner WOLFE TIMOTHY DANE