Deformable screen window

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a deformable screen adapted to be installed in an opening of a building, the deformable screen comprising at least one net and a frame. The frame includes an inflatable tube coupled to and surrounding an outer perimeter of the at least one net and adjustable between an inflated use mode and a deflated storage mode.

Description

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 63 / 365,250, filed on May 24, 2022, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. Technical Field

[0003] The present disclosure relates generally to deformable screens, and more particularly to deformable screens adapted for installation in openings in buildings. Background Art

[0004] The present disclosure relates to deformable screens, and more particularly to deformable screens suitable for installation in openings in buildings.

[0005] Nets and screens help protect building residents from insects, such as mosquitoes that carry malaria. Such nets or screens typically cover windows or building doorways. Some nets and screens are used as mosquito nets to cover individuals while sleeping. However, such nets or screens may not be securely positioned in an opening or above a bed, resulting in various openings being provided in areas for mosquitoes or other insects to enter the building. Such nets or screens may also tear easily, creating openings for mosquitoes or other insects. Therefore, despite the use of nets or screens, the number of malaria cases has increased.

[0006] Research has shown that important features of a mosquito or insect-proof net or screen include physical integrity, consistent use, and population-level coverage. Therefore, there is a need for an affordable, low-cost screen that prevents insects or mosquitoes from entering a building. An object of the present disclosure is to provide a deformable screen that allows building residents to securely install the deformable screen in an opening in the building regardless of the geometry of the opening to reduce the incidence of malaria or other diseases carried by mosquitoes and other insects. Summary of the invention

[0007] The present disclosure may include one or more of the following features and combinations thereof.

[0008] According to an illustrative aspect of the present disclosure, a deformable screen adapted for installation in an opening of a building includes at least one net and a frame. The frame includes an inflatable tube and at least one friction strip. The inflatable tube is coupled to and surrounds an outer perimeter of the at least one net. The at least one friction strip is attached to at least a portion of the outer perimeter of the inflatable tube to hold the frame in place within the opening.

[0009] The frame is adjustable between an inflated use mode, wherein the inflatable tube is filled with fluid so that when the deformable screen is installed in an opening of a building, an outer surface of the inflatable tube is in facing relationship with an inner perimeter of the opening, and a deflated storage mode, wherein the inflatable tube is free of fluid so that the frame can be collapsed for storage.

[0010] In some embodiments, the inflatable tube is formed to include a groove that receives at least a portion of an outer perimeter of the at least one net. In some embodiments, the at least one net is coupled to the groove using thermal infusion.

[0011] In some embodiments, the inflatable tube includes a valve that receives and discharges fluid so that the frame can be adjusted between a deflated storage mode and an inflated use mode. In some embodiments, the at least one net is a flexible material. In some embodiments, the at least one net is a first material and the inflatable tube is a second material. The first material and the second material are each treated with a chemical insect repellent. In some embodiments, the deformable screen further includes a wing attached to the frame that extends from the frame to the inner perimeter of the opening when the deformable screen is installed in the opening.

[0012] In some embodiments, the at least one friction strip comprises two friction strips. In some embodiments, an edge of one of the two friction strips is perpendicular to an edge of the other of the two friction strips. In some embodiments, an edge of one of the two friction strips is not perpendicular to an edge of the other of the two friction strips.

[0013] In some embodiments, the frame includes a flange coupled to at least a portion of the outer perimeter of the inflatable tube. The flange can also be configured with a fastener to couple the deformable screen to a structure of a building. In some embodiments, the flange is formed to include a fastener hole. The fastener is received in the fastener hole. In some embodiments, the fastener can be tied to the structure of the building.

[0014] In some embodiments, the inflatable tube includes at least two partitions. The at least two partitions are integrally connected to the inner perimeter of the inflatable tube. The at least two partitions also cooperate to define at least one chamber inside the inner perimeter of the inflatable tube and between the at least two partitions. The first chamber in the at least one chamber is defined between the first partition and the second partition of the at least two partitions, so that part of the inflatable tube is defined by the first chamber. Similarly, the second chamber in the at least one chamber is defined between the second partition and the first partition, so that the second independent part of the inflatable tube is defined by the second chamber. In some embodiments, each partition includes at least one self-sealing valve configured so that the first chamber remains inflated in the inflatable use mode when the second chamber is pierced.

[0015] According to another illustrative aspect of the present disclosure, a deformable screen adapted for installation in an opening of a building includes at least one mesh and a frame. The frame includes an inflatable tube and a flange coupled to at least a portion of an outer perimeter of the inflatable tube. The flange can also be configured with fasteners to couple the deformable screen to a structure of the building.

[0016] The frame is adjustable between an inflated use mode, wherein the inflatable tube is filled with fluid so that when the deformable screen is installed in an opening of a building, an outer surface of the inflatable tube is in facing relationship with an inner perimeter of the opening, and a deflated storage mode, wherein the inflatable tube is free of fluid so that the frame can be collapsed for storage.

[0017] In some embodiments, the inflatable tube is formed to include a groove that receives at least a portion of an outer perimeter of the at least one net. In some embodiments, the at least one net is coupled to the groove using thermal infusion.

[0018] In some embodiments, the inflatable tube includes a valve that receives and discharges fluid so that the frame can be adjusted between a deflated storage mode and an inflated use mode. In some embodiments, the at least one net is a flexible material. In some embodiments, the at least one net is a first material and the inflatable tube is a second material. The first material and the second material are each treated with a chemical insect repellent. In some embodiments, the deformable screen further includes a wing attached to the frame that extends from the frame to the inner perimeter of the opening when the deformable screen is installed in the opening.

[0019] In some embodiments, the frame includes at least one friction strip attached to the outer perimeter of the inflatable tube to hold the frame in place with the opening when the deformable screen is installed in the opening. In some embodiments, the at least one friction strip includes two friction strips. In some embodiments, an edge of one of the two friction strips is perpendicular to an edge of the other of the two friction strips. In some embodiments, an edge of one of the two friction strips is not perpendicular to an edge of the other of the two friction strips.

[0020] In some embodiments, the flange is formed to include a fastener hole. The fastener is received in the fastener hole. In some embodiments, the fastener can be fastened to the structure of a building.

[0021] In some embodiments, the inflatable tube includes at least two partitions. The at least two partitions are integrally connected to the inner perimeter of the inflatable tube. The at least two partitions also cooperate to define at least one chamber inside the inner perimeter of the inflatable tube and between the at least two partitions. The first chamber in the at least one chamber is defined between the first partition and the second partition of the at least two partitions, so that part of the inflatable tube is defined by the first chamber. Similarly, the second chamber in the at least one chamber is defined between the second partition and the first partition, so that the second independent part of the inflatable tube is defined by the second chamber. In some embodiments, each partition includes at least one self-sealing valve configured so that the first chamber remains inflated in the inflatable use mode when the second chamber is pierced.

[0022] These and other features of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the following description of illustrative embodiments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a deformable screen adapted for installation in an opening of a building, the deformable screen having at least one mesh and a frame;

[0024] Figure 2 It is installed in the openings of buildings, especially windows. Figure 1 A side view of a deformable screen window;

[0025] Figure 3 It is installed in the opening of the building Figure 1 A front view of two deformable screens;

[0026] Figure 4A FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a deformable screen in a deflated storage mode. Figure 1 A perspective view of a deformable screen window;

[0027] Figure 4B FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a deformable screen in an inflatable use mode. Figure 4A A front view of a deformable screen window;

[0028] Figure 5 The invention is a diagram showing a deformable screen frame including an inflatable tube formed to include a groove and having at least one friction strip. Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of a deformable screen;

[0029] Figure 6 The invention relates to a deformable screen having at least one net and a frame and a frame having an inflatable tube, at least one friction strip and a flange. Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of another embodiment of a deformable screen similar to the deformable screen of FIG.

[0030] Figure 7It is installed in the openings of buildings, especially in the eaves. Figure 1 A perspective view of a deformable screen window;

[0031] Figure 8 A deformable screen is shown installed in an opening of a building between the roof and the structure of the building Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of a deformable screen;

[0032] Fig. 9 yes Figure 8 A top view of the installed deformable screen;

[0033] Fig.10 The invention is a diagram showing a deformable screen having at least one net and a frame having an inflatable tube and showing that the inflatable tube includes at least two partitions each having a valve to define at least one chamber. Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of another embodiment of a deformable screen similar to the deformable screen of FIG. 1 ; and

[0034] Fig.11 The invention is a diagram showing a deformable screen having at least one net and a frame having an inflatable tube and a flange and showing that the inflatable tube includes at least two partitions each having a valve to define at least one chamber. Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of another embodiment of a deformable screen similar to the deformable screen of FIG. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0036] For the purposes of promoting an understanding of the principles of the present disclosure, reference will now be made to several illustrative embodiments illustrated in the drawings, and specific language will be used to describe the same.

[0037] Figure 1 An illustrative deformable screen 10 is shown. The deformable screen 10 is suitable for installation in an opening 102 of a building 100, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown. For example, the opening 102 may include a window, a doorway, an eave, a space between at least two structural members of the building 100 (such as under the roof of a thatched roof house), and / or any other opening in the building 100. The building 100 may be any erected structure suitable for human habitation (such as a house), including a thatched roof house, an outhouse, an office, and / or a public building. The opening 102 includes an interior perimeter 106, and the deformable screen 10 is adapted to be installed inside the opening 102 according to the size and geometry of the interior perimeter 106.

[0038] The deformable screen 10 includes at least one net 12 and a frame 14. Figure 1As shown. The at least one net 12 is configured to prevent the ingress of debris and / or insects (such as mosquitoes, and more specifically mosquitoes that carry malaria). The frame 14 is configured to hold the at least one net 12 and is mounted within the opening 102 in the inflatable use mode, as shown. Figure 2 As shown. At least one net 12 can be a mesh or screen material. In some embodiments, at least one net 12 can be a flexible material. In the illustrative embodiment, the deformable screen 10 includes only one net 12. In other embodiments, the deformable screen 10 can have more than one net 12. In such embodiments, each net 12 can include a different pattern so that when each net 12 is layered on the other nets, it prevents providing a direct path of entry for debris and / or insects. In some embodiments, the material of at least one net 12 and / or the components of the frame 14 can be treated with a chemical repellent.

[0039] The frame 14 can be Figure 4A The deflated storage mode shown is similar to Figure 4B The frame 14 includes an inflatable tube 16 and at least one friction strip 18, such as Figure 1 1. The inflatable tube 16 is configured to receive and discharge a fluid when the frame 14 is adjusted between the deflated storage mode and the inflated use mode. The friction strip 18 is configured to frictionally engage at least a portion of the inner perimeter 106 of the opening 102. In the illustrated embodiment, the fluid is air. In the inflated use mode, the inflatable tube 16 is filled with the fluid such that at least a portion of the outer perimeter 24 of the inflatable tube 16 is in a facing relationship with at least a portion of the inner perimeter 106 of the opening 102, as shown. Figure 4B In the deflated storage mode, the inflatable tube 16 is at least partially collapsible or foldable without the fluid frame 14 for storage.

[0040] The inflatable tube 16 is also formed to include a groove 26 and a valve or nozzle 28, such as Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown. The groove 26 is configured to receive at least a portion of the outer perimeter 30 of the at least one net 12. The valve 28 is configured to receive and discharge fluid between the inflated use mode and the deflated storage mode. In some embodiments, the at least one net 12 can be coupled to the groove 26 or attached within the groove by heat injection. In other embodiments, the at least one net 12 can be coupled to the groove 26 or attached within the groove by glue, stitching or other techniques to fix the at least one net 12 within the groove 26. The valve 28 can be positioned anywhere on the inflatable tube 16. As shown in FIG. Figure 4A As shown, in some embodiments, valve 28 may be adapted to receive air from a standard air pump unit 22, such as a manual bicycle air pump, a hand or foot operated air pump, or an automatic air pump.

[0041] exist Figure 1and Figure 5 In the illustrated embodiment, the at least one friction strip 18 includes two friction strips 18. In other embodiments, the at least one friction strip 18 can be one friction strip 18 or more than two friction strips 18. In some embodiments, the at least one friction strip 18 can extend along one side of the outer perimeter 24 of the inflatable tube 16. The at least one friction strip 18 can extend along multiple sides of the outer perimeter 24 of the inflatable tube 16 or around the entire outer perimeter 24 of the inflatable tube 16. When the deformable screen 10 is in the inflatable use mode, the edge 32 of one friction strip 18 can be perpendicular to the edge 34 of another separate friction strip 18, such as Figure 5 In other embodiments, edge 32 may not be perpendicular to edge 34. In the inflated use mode, at least one friction strip 18 is in confronting relationship with at least a portion of the inner perimeter 106 of the opening 102.

[0042] In some embodiments, the deformable screen 10 may further include a flap 42 configured to cover at least some of the space between the frame 14 and the opening 102 of the building 100, such as Figure 2 The fin 42 is coupled or attached to the frame 14 and extends from the frame 14 to the opening 102. In some embodiments, the fin 42 is made of rubber.

[0043] According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, a deformable screen window 210 is Figures 6 to 9 2. Deformable screen 210 is substantially similar to deformable screen 10. Therefore, except for the differences expressly described below, the disclosure of deformable screen 10 is incorporated by reference.

[0044] The deformable screen 210 includes at least one mesh 212 and a frame 214. The frame 214 of the deformable screen 210 may also include a flange 236 coupled to at least a portion of the outer perimeter 224 of the inflatable tube 216, such as Figure 6 The flange 236 may be configured with fasteners 238 to couple the deformable screen 210 to the structure 2104 and / or opening 2102 of the building 2100, such as Figure 8 As shown. Flange 236 may also be formed to include a fastener hole 240 configured to receive a fastener 238. In some embodiments, fastener 238 may be fastened to structure 2104 and / or opening 2102 of building 2100. Fastener 238 may be a wire, string, rope, or other device capable of being fastened to structure 2104 and / or opening 2102. In other embodiments, fastener 238 may be secured to structure 2104 and / or opening 2102 of building 2100 by other means including, but not limited to, glue, tape, screws, nails, and / or pins.

[0045] The deformable screen 210 may be arranged to be fixed to a roof structure 2104 of a building 2100, for example. Figure 8 As shown, the frame 214 in the inflatable use mode is in a facing relationship with the inner perimeter 2106 formed by the wall 2108 of the building. In some embodiments, the deformable screen 210 can have a circular arrangement, such as Fig. 9 In other embodiments, the deformable screen 210 may have an arrangement suitable for any geometric shape or size of the building 2100 .

[0046] The deformable screen window 310 and the deformable screen window 410 according to the third and fourth embodiments of the present disclosure are respectively Fig.10 and Fig.11 . Deformable screen 310 and deformable screen 410 are substantially similar to deformable screen 10 and deformable screen 210, respectively. Therefore, except for the differences expressly described below, the disclosures of deformable screen 10 and deformable screen 210 are incorporated by reference.

[0047] The deformable screen 310 / 410 includes at least one net 312 / 412 and a frame 314 / 414 having an inflatable tube 316 / 416. The inflatable tube 316 / 416 of the deformable screen 310 / 410 may include at least two partitions 344 / 444 that cooperate to define at least one chamber 346 / 446, such as Fig.10 and Fig.11 As shown. At least two partitions 344 / 444 are integrally coupled to the inner perimeter 348 / 448 of the inflatable tube 316 / 416. At least one chamber 346 / 446 is defined within the inner perimeter 348 / 448 and between the at least two partitions 344 / 444. In some embodiments, as Fig.11 As shown, at least one chamber 446 may be defined between more than two dividers 444 .

[0048] Each divider 344 / 444 may include at least one valve 350 / 450 configured to seal so that a first chamber 346 / 446 of at least one chamber 346 / 446 remains inflated in the inflated use mode when a second chamber 346 / 446 of at least one chamber 346 / 446 is punctured, thereby causing the second chamber 346 / 446 to lose fluid and deflate. Thus, if one chamber 346 / 446 is punctured, the remaining chambers 346 / 446 remain inflated.

[0049] Existing nets used to prevent insects from entering, such as mosquito nets, may have a limited effect in preventing insects from entering a space because tears and holes in the net allow insects to enter. In addition, existing windows and screens used to prevent insects from entering may be ineffective due to cracks and gaps between the window and / or screen and the wall of the building that allow mosquitoes and / or other insects to enter. Such cracks and gaps may also cause air infiltration problems, especially in cold climates.

[0050] Existing solutions for sealing cracks and gaps between windows and / or screens and the walls of buildings include the use of sealants or caulks that expand to fill the cracks and gaps. These are expensive to install, require special electrical equipment, may be made of toxic plastic materials, are not weather resistant, and require reapplication. Therefore, there is a need for a deformable screen 10, 210, 310, 410 that prevents insects and / or mosquitoes from entering a building 100, 2100 in the first place, that fits snugly into window openings 102, eaves 102, ceilings 2102, and other gaps and cracks in buildings 100, 2100, and that can be installed using inexpensive materials. For example, a hand-operated bicycle pump 22 can be used to inflate the frame 14, 214, 314, 414.

[0051] The frame 14, 214, 314, 414 may be inflated before or after installation into the opening 102, 2102. The frame 14, 214, 314, 414 allows for a snug fit into the opening 102, 2102 by adjusting and accommodating uneven surfaces. The screen 12, 212, 312, 412 held by the frame 14, 214, 314, 414 is also made of a flexible material and may be heat fused to the frame 14, 214, 314, 414 to avoid any gaps between the frame 14, 214, 314, 414 and the screen 12, 212, 312, 412.

[0052] The limited components of the deformable screen 10, 210, 310, 410 can allow for reduced production difficulty and cost, thereby producing an affordable deformable screen 10, 210, 310, 410. The deformable screen 10, 210, 310, 410 can also be adapted to various openings 102, 2102 and can be easily installed. The various openings 102, 2102 can include windows 102, eaves 102, and any other openings in the building 100, 2100 where mosquitoes and insects may be able to enter the building 100, 2100. The deformable screen 10, 210, 310, 410 can be installed by placing the deformable screen 10, 210, 310, 410 in the opening 102, 2102 and inflating it with a standard air pump 22 until it securely seals the gap around the opening 102, 2102. The deformable screen 10, 210, 310, 410 may also include a friction strip 18 to hold the deformable screen 10, 210, 310, 410 in place within the opening 102, 2102. The deformable screen 10, 210, 310, 410 may be adapted for any location around the building 100, 2100 to prevent mosquitoes from entering.

[0053] In some embodiments, the deformable screen 10, 210, 310, 410 may be adapted to be installed below the roof 2104. For example, a thatched roof house 100, 2100 may be susceptible to mosquitoes due to gaps between the straw used to cover the roof 2104. Therefore, the deformable screen 10, 210, 310, 410 may be installed below the roof and / or between structural members to prevent mosquitoes from entering the building 100, 2100 through gaps located in the roof 2104. The deformable screen 10, 210, 310, 410 may be tied to the roof structure 2104 to support the deformable screen 10, 210, 310, 410.

[0054] The deformable screen 10, 210, 310, 410 of the present embodiment may be suitable for installation in a building 100, 2100 made of clay bricks, rammed earth, cement blocks or any other material.

[0055] Further embodiments of the present disclosure are set forth in the following numbered clauses:

[0056] 1. A deformable screen suitable for installation in an opening of a building, the deformable screen comprising at least one net, a frame comprising (i) an inflatable tube connected to and surrounding an outer perimeter of the at least one net, and (ii) at least one friction strip attached to at least a portion of the outer perimeter of the inflatable tube to hold the frame in place within the opening, wherein the frame is adjustable between an inflated use mode and a deflated storage mode, wherein in the inflated use mode, the inflatable tube is filled with a fluid so that when the deformable screen is installed in the opening of the building, the outer surface of the inflatable tube is in facing relationship with the inner perimeter of the opening, and in the deflated storage mode, the inflatable tube is free of fluid so that the frame can be collapsed for storage.

[0057] 2. The deformable screen of clause 1, wherein the inflatable tube is formed to include a groove configured to receive at least a portion of the outer perimeter of the at least one net.

[0058] 3. A deformable screen according to any one of clauses 1 and 2, wherein the at least one web is coupled to the groove using heat infusion.

[0059] 4. A deformable screen according to any one of clauses 1 to 3, wherein the inflatable tube includes a valve configured to receive and discharge the fluid so that the frame is adjustable between the deflated storage mode and the inflated use mode.

[0060] 5. A deformable screen according to any one of clauses 1 to 4, wherein the at least one friction strip comprises two friction strips.

[0061] 6. A deformable screen according to any one of clauses 1 to 5, wherein an edge of one of the two friction strips is perpendicular to an edge of the other of the two friction strips.

[0062] 7. A deformable screen according to any one of clauses 1 to 6, wherein an edge of the one of the two friction strips is not perpendicular to an edge of the other of the two friction strips.

[0063] 8. A deformable screen according to any one of clauses 1 to 7, wherein the at least one web is a flexible material.

[0064] 9. A deformable screen according to any one of clauses 1 to 8, wherein the frame includes a flange coupled to at least a portion of the outer perimeter of the inflatable tube and capable of being configured with fasteners to couple the deformable screen to the structure of the building.

[0065] 10. A deformable screen as claimed in any one of clauses 1 to 9 wherein the flange is formed to include a fastener aperture, and wherein the fastener is received within the aperture.

[0066] 11. A deformable screen as claimed in any one of clauses 1 to 10, wherein the fastener is configured to be fastened to the structure of the building.

[0067] 12. A deformable screen according to any one of clauses 1 to 11, wherein the at least one web is a first material and the inflatable tube is a second material, and wherein one or more of the first material and the second material is treated with a chemical insect repellent.

[0068] 13. A deformable screen according to any one of clauses 1 to 12, wherein the inflatable tube comprises at least two dividers integrally coupled to an inner perimeter of the inflatable tube.

[0069] 14. A deformable screen according to any one of clauses 1 to 13, wherein the at least two dividers cooperate to define at least one chamber within the inner perimeter of the inflatable tube and between the at least two dividers.

[0070] 15. A deformable screen according to any one of clauses 1 to 14, wherein a first chamber of the at least one chamber is defined between a first partition and a second partition of the at least two partitions, such that a first portion of the inflatable tube is defined by the first chamber, and wherein a second chamber of the at least one chamber is defined between the second partition and the first partition, such that a second independent portion of the inflatable tube is defined by the second chamber.

[0071] 16. A deformable screen according to any one of clauses 1 to 15, wherein each divider comprises at least one self-sealing valve configured such that when the second chamber is pierced, the first chamber remains inflated in the inflation use mode.

[0072] 17. A deformable screen as described in any one of clauses 1 to 16 wherein the deformable screen further comprises flaps attached to the frame extending from the frame to the inner perimeter of the opening when the deformable screen is installed in the opening.

[0073] 18. A deformable screen suitable for installation in an opening of a building, the deformable screen comprising at least one net, a frame comprising (i) an inflatable tube connected to and surrounding an outer perimeter of the at least one net, and (ii) a flange connected to at least a portion of the outer perimeter of the inflatable tube and capable of being constructed with fasteners to connect the deformable screen to the structure of the building, wherein the frame is adjustable between an inflated use mode and a deflated storage mode, in which the inflatable tube is filled with fluid so that when the deformable screen is installed in the opening of the building, the outer perimeter of the inflatable tube is in a facing relationship with the inner perimeter of the opening, and in the deflated storage mode, the inflatable tube is free of fluid so that the frame can be collapsed for storage.

[0074] 19. The deformable screen of clause 18, wherein the inflatable tube is formed to include a groove configured to receive at least a portion of the outer perimeter of the at least one net.

[0075] 20. A deformable screen according to any one of clauses 18 and 19, wherein the at least one web is coupled to the groove using heat infusion.

[0076] 21. A deformable screen according to any of clauses 18 to 20, wherein the inflatable tube comprises a valve configured to receive and discharge the fluid such that the frame is adjustable between the deflated storage mode and the inflated use mode.

[0077] 22. A deformable screen according to any one of clauses 18 to 21 wherein the frame comprises at least one friction strip attached to the outer perimeter of the inflatable tube to hold the frame in place with the opening when the deformable screen is installed in the opening.

[0078] 23. A deformable screen according to any one of clauses 18 to 22, wherein the at least one friction strip comprises two friction strips.

[0079] 24. The deformable screen according to any one of clauses 18 to 23, wherein an edge of one of the two friction strips is perpendicular to an edge of the other of the two friction strips.

[0080] 25. A deformable screen according to any one of clauses 18 to 24, wherein an edge of the one of the two friction strips is not perpendicular to an edge of the other of the two friction strips.

[0081] 26. A deformable screen according to any one of clauses 18 to 25, wherein the at least one web is a flexible material.

[0082] 27. A deformable screen as claimed in any one of clauses 18 to 26 wherein the flange is formed to include a fastener aperture, and wherein the fastener is received within the aperture.

[0083] 28. A deformable screen according to any one of clauses 18 to 27, wherein the fastener is configured to be fastened to the structure of the building.

[0084] 29. A deformable screen according to any one of clauses 18 to 28, wherein the at least one web is a first material and the inflatable tube is a second material, and wherein at least one of the first material and the second material is treated with a chemical insect repellent.

[0085] 30. The deformable screen of any one of clauses 18 to 29, wherein the inflatable tube comprises at least two dividers integrally coupled to an inner perimeter of the inflatable tube.

[0086] 31. A deformable screen according to any of clauses 18 to 30, wherein the at least two dividers cooperate to define at least one chamber within the inner perimeter of the inflatable tube and between the at least two dividers.

[0087] 32. A deformable screen according to any one of clauses 18 to 31, wherein a first chamber of the at least one chamber is defined between a first partition and a second partition of the at least two partitions, such that a first portion of the inflatable tube is defined by the first chamber, and wherein a second chamber of the at least one chamber is defined between the second partition and the first partition, such that a second independent portion of the inflatable tube is defined by the second chamber.

[0088] 33. A deformable screen according to any of clauses 18 to 32, wherein each divider comprises at least one self-sealing valve configured such that when the second chamber is pierced, the first chamber remains inflated in the inflation use mode.

[0089] 34. A deformable screen as defined in any one of clauses 18 to 33 wherein the deformable screen further comprises flaps attached to the frame extending from the frame to the inner perimeter of the opening when the deformable screen is installed in the opening.

[0090] While the present disclosure has been shown and described in detail in the foregoing drawings and description, the same should be considered illustrative rather than restrictive, it being understood that only illustrative embodiments thereof have been shown and described and all changes and modifications within the spirit of the disclosure are desired to be protected.

Claims

1. A deformable screen window suitable for installation in an opening of a building, the deformable screen window comprising At least one network, a frame comprising (i) an inflatable tube coupled to and surrounding an outer perimeter of the at least one net, and (ii) at least one friction strip attached to at least a portion of an outer perimeter of the inflatable tube to hold the frame in place within the opening, The frame is capable of adjusting between an inflated use mode and a deflated storage mode, wherein in the inflated use mode, the inflatable tube is filled with fluid so that when the deformable screen is installed in an opening in a building, the outer surface of the inflatable tube is in a facing relationship with the inner perimeter of the opening, and in the deflated storage mode, the inflatable tube is free of fluid so that the frame can be collapsed for storage.

2. The deformable screen of claim 1, wherein the inflatable tube is formed to include a groove configured to receive at least a portion of the outer perimeter of the at least one net.

3. The deformable screen of claim 2, wherein the at least one web is coupled to the groove using heat infusion.

4. The deformable screen of claim 1, wherein the inflatable tube includes a valve configured to receive and exhaust the fluid such that the frame is adjustable between the deflated storage mode and the inflated use mode.

5. The deformable screen of claim 1, wherein the at least one friction strip comprises two friction strips. 6 . The deformable screen according to claim 5 , wherein an edge of one of the two friction strips is perpendicular to an edge of the other of the two friction strips.

7. The deformable screen according to claim 5, wherein an edge of the one of the two friction strips is not perpendicular to an edge of the other of the two friction strips.

8. The deformable screen of claim 1, wherein the at least one web is a flexible material.

9. The deformable screen of claim 1 wherein the frame includes a flange coupled to at least a portion of the outer perimeter of the inflatable tube and configured with fasteners to couple the deformable screen to the structure of the building.

10. The deformable screen of claim 9, wherein the flange is formed to include a fastener hole, and wherein the fastener is received within the hole.

11. The deformable screen of claim 10, wherein the fastener is configured to be fastened to the structure of the building.

12. A deformable screen adapted to be installed in an opening of a building, the deformable screen comprising At least one network, a frame comprising (i) an inflatable tube coupled to and surrounding an outer perimeter of the at least one net, and (ii) a flange coupled to at least a portion of the outer perimeter of the inflatable tube and capable of being configured with fasteners to couple the deformable screen to a structure of a building, The frame is capable of adjusting between an inflated use mode and a deflated storage mode, wherein in the inflated use mode, the inflatable tube is filled with fluid so that when the deformable screen is installed in an opening in a building, the outer perimeter of the inflatable tube is in a facing relationship with the inner perimeter of the opening, and in the deflated storage mode, the inflatable tube is free of fluid so that the frame can be collapsed for storage.

13. The deformable screen of claim 12 wherein said frame includes at least one friction strip attached to said outer perimeter of said inflatable tube to hold said frame in place with said opening when said deformable screen is installed in said opening.

14. The deformable screen of claim 12, wherein the at least one web is a flexible material.

15. The deformable screen of claim 12, wherein the flange is formed to include a fastener hole, and wherein the fastener is received within the hole.

16. The deformable screen of claim 15, wherein the fastener is configured to be fastened to the structure of the building.

17. The deformable screen of claim 12, wherein the at least one web is a first material and the inflatable tube is a second material, and wherein at least one of the first material and the second material is treated with a chemical insect repellent.

18. The deformable screen of claim 12, wherein the inflatable tube includes at least two dividers integrally coupled to an inner perimeter of the inflatable tube, wherein the at least two dividers cooperate to define at least one chamber within the inner perimeter of the inflatable tube and between the at least two dividers, and wherein a first chamber of the at least one chamber is defined between a first partition and a second partition of the at least two partitions such that a first portion of the inflatable tube is defined by the first chamber, and wherein a second chamber of the at least one chamber is defined between the second partition and the first partition such that a second independent portion of the inflatable tube is defined by the second chamber.

19. The deformable screen of claim 18, wherein each divider includes at least one self-sealing valve configured such that when the second chamber is pierced, the first chamber remains inflated in the inflation use mode.

20. The deformable screen of claim 12 wherein the deformable screen further comprises tabs attached to the frame extending from the frame to the interior perimeter of the opening when the deformable screen is installed in the opening.

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