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Self inflating canopy tent

a canopy tent and self-inflating technology, applied in tents/canopies, building types, constructions, etc., can solve the problems of lack of power supply and use of such pumps

Inactive Publication Date: 2022-10-13
CANGEMI NIKOLAOS +2
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Enables quick and effortless inflation of the canopy without external power, providing portable, reliable shade and shelter in various environments while being lightweight and easy to store.

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The size of the devices mandate that separate, powered electrical pumps be brought to inflate the devices, but there are problems associated with the use of such pumps.
It is difficult to mate the pump and the canopy support so that they connect properly, and outdoor environments often lack a power supply to properly energize the pump.

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[0016]FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate an inflatable canopy 10 of the present invention comprising a tarp 12 supported by two intersecting and interconnected inflatable arches 14. The tarp 12 may preferably be a thin sheet of substantially opaque material made of a water resistant, flame retardant fabric or material that can block the rays of the sun and shelter occupants from rain without absorbing moisture and becoming weighted down. Such fabrics are preferably plastic in nature, such as polyester, and water repellant (hydrophobic), with sufficient robustness to last multiple seasons of use without tearing or fraying. The tarp 12 is preferably sewn along seams directly to the arches 14 in a permanent attachment so that the tarp 12 cannot blow off or become dislodged from the arches 14, although other forms of attachment are within the scope of the invention (e.g., hook and loop type fasteners). The tarp 12 has four extensions 16 that overlay the exterior sides of the four legs 18 of the a...

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A portable, inflatable canopy is disclosed having an inflatable support system comprising interconnected, intersecting arches over which a tarp is secured to form a dome structure that can be temporarily anchored to the ground as a respite for sun, heat, wind, and rain. The inflatable support system works with a battery powered fan to inflate the canopy quickly without outside power requirements, and the fan can also be used to quickly deflate the canopy. The use of all soft materials allows the canopy to be folded or rolled when deflated into a compact storage configuration without poles, rigid supports, or other cumbersome elements.

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CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This is a Continuation application based on U.S. Ser. No. 17 / 171,682, filed on Feb. 9, 2021; which claims priority to U.S. Provisional USSN 62 / 976,134 filed Feb. 13, 2020, the content of which are fully incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND[0002]Transportable or “pop-up” canopies have become ubiquitous in many locations of leisure, including beaches, lakes, sporting events, and anywhere where relief from the sun or other elements is sought. Earlier canopies relied upon an arrangement of poles and truss elements to expand and form an enclosure to support an opaque tarp, but more recent versions of these devices have come to use inflatable components in place of rigid poles. The size of the devices mandate that separate, powered electrical pumps be brought to inflate the devices, but there are problems associated with the use of such pumps. It is difficult to mate the pump and the canopy support so that they connect properly, and out...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E04H15/20E04H15/18E04H15/36
CPCE04H15/20E04H15/18E04H15/36E04H2015/206E04H2015/201
Inventor CANGEMI, NIKOLAOSLAETSCH, ALEXANDERLAETSCH, GREGORY
Owner CANGEMI NIKOLAOS
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