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Bed tent kit

a tent and kit technology, applied in the field of tents and children's play toys, can solve the problems of shortening the time needed for erecting tents, and achieve the effects of speeding up assembly time, expanding demand for tents, and quick assembling or disassembly

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-08-25
LIME ROBERT F
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The present invention provides a bed tent that solves the problems of known bed tents by being easy to assemble and disassemble, having a permanent foundation sheet, not requiring the child or parent to enter the tent, being lightweight, and allowing for unchanged bedding. Additionally, the invention has a decorative canopy that can be easily removed for washing and replaced without purchasing a new bed tent.

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This shortens the time needed to erect the tent in each future use.

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[0032]Referring to FIGS. 1-8, a foundation sheet (10) is placed between a mattress (12) and box spring (14) (or mattress and bed frame if no box spring is used). The foundation sheet (10) can be cut slightly smaller than the dimensions of the box spring (14) and mattress (12) so as to conceal it from sight when not in use, but the foundation sheet (10) does not necessarily need to be cut smaller than the box spring (14) and mattress (12). The foundation sheet (10) can be made of various materials including, but not limited to, vinyl, polyethylene, cotton, linen, polyester, rubber, or any thin, flexible or elastic material. In one embodiment of the invention, the foundation sheet (10) is made of cotton or other material similar to typical bedding material in order to more closely match the type of material used in a sleeping situation; however, in other embodiments, the material is a more durable material such as vinyl or polyethylene so that the foundation sheet (10) will last longe...

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Abstract

A bed tent kit to provide a removable enclosure over a bed mattress includes a foundation sheet having a first edge region and adapted for placement between the bed mattress and a supporting structure beneath the bed mattress. The foundation sheet includes a plurality of first attachment mechanisms spaced apart along the first edge region of the foundation sheet. A set of support poles has free pole ends each adapted for attachment to the foundation sheet by a respective one of the first attachment mechanisms. The set of support poles presents a framework above the mattress when the free pole ends are attached to the foundation sheet. A canopy sheet has a second edge region and a plurality of second attachment mechanisms spaced apart along the second edge region. The canopy sheet is adapted to rest over the framework when the set of support poles are attached to the foundation sheet. The canopy sheet is attachable to the foundation sheet by the second attachment mechanisms independent of the attachment of the free pole ends of the support poles to the foundation sheet by the first attachment mechanisms.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 944,736, filed Feb. 26, 2014, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention relates to the field of tents and children's play toys with a specific focus on play accessories for a bedroom. The invention is intended primarily for indoor use in conjunction with a child's bed, but it has additional uses indoors and outdoors wherever a mattress or other sleeping foundation is utilized. The invention can be manufactured to fit any size bed and is designed for quick assembly and disassembly by either a child or an adult.[0003]Children enjoy building tents or forts and especially enjoy sleeping in such temporary structures. It is common practice for children to erect tents on top of their beds and to sleep in them for consecutive nights. However, the building of such tents can often be time consuming and ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47D15/00E04H15/34E04H15/48A47C29/00
CPCA47D15/00E04H15/48E04H15/34A47C29/003A47D7/00E04H15/324
Inventor LIME, ROBERT F.
Owner LIME ROBERT F
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