Decorative Tent System

BACKGROUND

This disclosure relates generally to a Christmas tree tent. More specifically, this disclosure relates generally to a decorative and functional tent that looks like and functions like an artificial Christmas tree but also has space inside. In addition, this disclosure relates generally to a lighting system within the tent.

Christmas trees are a large part of celebrating Christmas for many who enjoy the holiday. The Christmas tree has sentimental and decorative value. For those living in tight spaces or small communal areas, the functional floor space that the Christmas tree takes up can be large. Such space may be precious but having a Christmas tree may also be important for celebrating the holiday.

As such, a Christmas tree tent is disclosed herein. The Christmas tree tent includes a decorative and functional outside that looks like a traditional artificial Christmas tree. Inside the Christmas tree tent is a functional tent space that allows for children to use the space and play. Embodiments described herein may also include an infinity mirror located inside the tent and at the top of the interior space. The joining of the infinity mirror with the tent allows for function and aesthetic both inside and outside the Christmas tree tent.

SUMMARY

The subject matter of the present application has been developed in response to the present state of the art, and in particular, in response to the problems and disadvantages associated with conventional devices that have not yet been fully solved by currently available techniques. Accordingly, the subject matter of the present application has been developed to provide embodiments of a system, apparatus, and method that overcome at least some of the shortcomings of prior art techniques.

Disclosed herein is a decorative tent system. The decorative tent system includes a tent structure comprising a frame and a flexible tent, wherein the tent structure covers an internal space and comprises at least one opening. The system includes an external covering external to the tent structure wherein the covering comprises a tree-like structure and wherein the external covering covers a majority of an external surface of the flexible tent. The system further includes a lighting system coupled to the tent structure and internal to the flexible tent. The preceding subject matter of this paragraph characterizes example 1 of the present disclosure.

The external covering comprises a plurality of sectioned panels that are interconnected. The preceding subject matter of this paragraph characterizes example 2 of the present disclosure, wherein example 2 also includes the subject matter according to example 1, above.

Each of the sectioned panels comprises at least one a tree-like structure. The preceding subject matter of this paragraph characterizes example 3 of the present disclosure, wherein example 3 also includes the subject matter according to any one of examples 1-2, above.

The sectioned panels couple to each other at an edge of each of the sectioned panels. The preceding subject matter of this paragraph characterizes example 4 of the present disclosure, wherein example 4 also includes the subject matter according to any one of examples 1-3, above.

The tent structure forms a conical shape. The preceding subject matter of this paragraph characterizes example 5 of the present disclosure, wherein example 5 also includes the subject matter according to any one of examples 1-4, above.

The lighting system is located at a top of the internal space. The preceding subject matter of this paragraph characterizes example 6 of the present disclosure, wherein example 6 also includes the subject matter according to any one of examples 1-5, above.

The lighting system is coupled to the frame of the tent structure. The preceding subject matter of this paragraph characterizes example 7 of the present disclosure, wherein example 7 also includes the subject matter according to any one of examples 1-6, above.

The lighting system comprises at least one light emitting element. The preceding subject matter of this paragraph characterizes example 8 of the present disclosure, wherein example 8 also includes the subject matter according to any one of examples 1-7, above.

The lighting system comprises at least one light emitting element and at least one reflective surface. The preceding subject matter of this paragraph characterizes example 9 of the present disclosure, wherein example 9 also includes the subject matter according to any one of examples 1-8, above.

The external covering couples to the tent structure. The preceding subject matter of this paragraph characterizes example 10 of the present disclosure, wherein example 10 also includes the subject matter according to any one of examples 1-9, above.

The external covering rests on the tent structure without coupling to the tent structure. The preceding subject matter of this paragraph characterizes example 11 of the present disclosure, wherein example 11 also includes the subject matter according to any one of examples 1-10, above.

The external covering comprises a plurality of sectioned panels that are interconnected and each of the sectioned panels includes a scaffolding and at least one tree-like structure. The preceding subject matter of this paragraph characterizes example 12 of the present disclosure, wherein example 12 also includes the subject matter according to any one of examples 1-11, above.

The tent structure forms a pyramidal shape, wherein the pyramidal shape includes between and including three and sixteen sides. The preceding subject matter of this paragraph characterizes example 13 of the present disclosure, wherein example 13 also includes the subject matter according to any one of examples 1-12, above.

The tree-like structure comprises a fascicle of needles. The preceding subject matter of this paragraph characterizes example 14 of the present disclosure, wherein example 14 also includes the subject matter according to any one of examples 1-13, above.

The external covering comprises a plurality of sectioned panels that are interconnected. Each of the sectioned panels includes a scaffolding and at least one tree-like structure. Each tree-like structure comprises a fascicle of needles. The preceding subject matter of this paragraph characterizes example 15 of the present disclosure, wherein example 15 also includes the subject matter according to any one of examples 1-14, above.

Disclosed herein is a decorative tree tent apparatus. The decorative tree apparatus includes a tent structure comprising a frame and a flexible tent, wherein the tent structure covers an internal space and comprises at least one opening, and an external covering external to the tent structure wherein the covering comprises tree-like structures and wherein the external covering covers a majority of an external surface of the flexible tent and wherein each tree-like structure comprises a fascicle of needles. The external covering comprises a plurality of sectioned panels that are interconnected. The preceding subject matter of this paragraph characterizes example 16 of the present disclosure.

Each of the sectioned panels comprises at least one tree-like structure and the sectioned panels couple to each other at an edge of each of the sectioned panels. The preceding subject matter of this paragraph characterizes example 17 of the present disclosure, wherein example 17 also includes the subject matter according to example 16, above.

The apparatus further comprises a lighting system coupled to the tent structure and internal to the flexible tent. The preceding subject matter of this paragraph characterizes example 18 of the present disclosure, wherein example 18 also includes the subject matter according to any one of examples 16-17, above.

The lighting system is coupled to the frame of the tent structure. The preceding subject matter of this paragraph characterizes example 19 of the present disclosure, wherein example 19 also includes the subject matter according to any one of examples 16-18, above.

The lighting system comprises at least one light emitting element and at least one reflective surface. The preceding subject matter of this paragraph characterizes example 20 of the present disclosure, wherein example 20 also includes the subject matter according to any one of examples 19, above.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

In order that the advantages of the subject matter may be more readily understood, a more particular description of the subject matter briefly described above will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments that are illustrated in the appended drawings. Understanding that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the subject matter and are not therefore to be considered limiting of its scope, the subject matter will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the drawings.

FIG. 1A depicts a tent structure according to one or more embodiments of this disclosure.

FIG. 1B depicts a tent structure according to one or more embodiments of this disclosure.

FIG. 2 depicts a decorative tent system according to one or more embodiments of this disclosure.

FIG. 3A depicts a sectioned panel according to one or more embodiments of this disclosure.

FIG. 3B depicts a sectioned panel according to one or more embodiments of this disclosure.

FIG. 3C depicts a sectioned panel according to one or more embodiments of this disclosure.

FIG. 3D depicts a sectioned panel according to one or more embodiments of this disclosure.

FIG. 4 depicts an external covering according to one or more embodiments of this disclosure.

FIG. 5 depicts a lighting system according to one or more embodiments of this disclosure.

FIG. 6 depicts a schematic diagram of a decorative tree system according to one or more embodiments of this disclosure.

Throughout the description, similar reference numbers may be used to identify similar elements. Throughout this application, similar designations or vocabulary may be used to identify similar elements, although the breadth of this disclosure should be understood to incorporate any alternatives and variations referenced within the specification (including the claims) and the accompanying drawings.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

It will be readily understood that the components of the embodiments as generally described herein and illustrated in the appended figures could be arranged and designed in a wide variety of different configurations. Thus, the following more detailed description of various embodiments, as represented in the figures, is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure but is merely representative of various embodiments. While the various aspects of the embodiments are presented in drawings, the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale unless specifically indicated.

The present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. The described embodiments are to be considered in all respects only as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the invention is, therefore, indicated by the appended claims rather than by this detailed description. All changes which come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are to be embraced within their scope.

Reference throughout this specification to features, advantages, or similar language does not imply that all of the features and advantages that may be realized with the present invention should be or are in any single embodiment of the invention. Rather, language referring to the features and advantages is understood to mean that a specific feature, advantage, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, discussions of the features and advantages, and similar language, throughout this specification may but do not necessarily, refer to the same embodiment.

Furthermore, the described features, advantages, and characteristics of the invention may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. One skilled in the relevant art will recognize, in light of the description herein, that the invention can be practiced without one or more of the specific features or advantages of a particular embodiment. In other instances, additional features and advantages may be recognized in certain embodiments that may not be present in all embodiments of the invention.

Reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” or similar language means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the indicated embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, the phrases “in one embodiment,” “in an embodiment,” and similar language throughout this specification may but do not necessarily, all refer to the same embodiment.

The expression “configured to” as used herein may be used interchangeably with “suitable for,” “having the capacity to,” “designed to,” “adapted to,” “made to,” or “capable of” according to a context. The term “configured” does not necessarily mean “specifically designed to” at a hardware level. Instead, the expression “apparatus configured to . . . ” may mean that the apparatus is “capable of . . . ” along with other devices or parts in a certain context.

While many embodiments are described herein, at least some of the described embodiments include a decorative tent system. The decorative tent system is a tent-like structure with a frame (such as tent poles) and a tent covering (a canvas, fabric, cloth, plastic, or other flexible sheet material that goes around the frame to form a tent with an internal space. The decorative tent system is generally a conical shape (or teepee shape) structure. In some specific embodiments, the decorative tent system is a Christmas tree shape and is intended to have the appearance of a traditional Christmas tree and may be referred to as a Christmas tree tent apparatus. To accomplish this general shape and appearance, the tent structure may be any one of similar shapes such as conical, square pyramidal, triangular pyramidal, pentagonal pyramidal, hexagonal pyramidal, octagonal pyramidal, nonagonal pyramidal, decagonal pyramidal, etc., or variations of these shapes. The particular shape will be dictated by the frame or tent poles with the tent covering the frame.

In some embodiments, the Christmas tree tent apparatus includes a tent covering that is configured to appear like a traditional artificial Christmas tree which is open underneath (like a child's tent) so that children can crawl inside and have a private play space. In some embodiments, the upper part of the play space will feature a lighting system. In some embodiments, the upper part of the play space will feature a child-safe ‘infinity mirror’ which will make the interior of the tree appear larger than the exterior.

In some embodiments, the inside top (ceiling) of the tent will have two layers of reflective material facing each other with lights, (LEDs, or other) sandwiched between them. The lower layer will be reflective inside the sandwich but see through from the bottom. The result is that when the child looks up they see the lights reflecting back on themselves, extending upward to ‘infinity.’ The layers may be made of a variety of materials including soft materials, rigid materials, and flexible materials. The differentiator is that the materials will be formed to match the upward shape of the interior of the tent, rather than a rigid mirror. The technology of sandwiching lights between two reflective layers, with one of them being see-through is called an ‘infinity mirror.’ Iterations of the ‘infinity mirror’ includes variations on the types of lights and shape.

In some embodiments, the decorative tent system includes a lighting system internal to the tent. This design may use a number of different light types, and colors, and schemes or light emitting elements (which may include light projections-such as outer space projections of stars and planets). The light types may be LEDs, incandescent lights, halogen lights, fluorescent lights, or other variations.

In some embodiments, the decorative tent system may include various electronic components integrated into the system. Some of the electronic components may include controls to control the lighting or may include devices for playing media. Examples of electronic components include Bluetooth controls and/or a Bluetooth speaker in conjunction with the Christmas tree tent apparatus or the decorative tent system.

Referring to FIG. 1A, a schematic diagram of a tent structure 100 is shown. Although the tent structure 100 is shown and described with certain components and functionality, other embodiments of the tent structure 100 may include fewer or more components to implement less or more functionality.

In some embodiments, aspects of the tent structure 100 are implemented via different tent and scaffolding technologies. The tent structure 100 may include a canopy covering or flexible tent 110 that is generally supported or held up by a frame or scaffolding structure (not visible in FIG. 1A). The frame or scaffolding structure is a rigid or semi-rigid skeletal structure upon which the flexible tent 110 can attach or rest on.

The flexible tent 110 may be made of various materials. In some embodiments, the flexible tent 110 may include printed or painted on visual aesthetics that resemble or configured to resemble a traditional artificial Christmas tree. Various designs are contemplated herein. As can be seen in some of the figures, a general Christmas tree appearance may follow traditional designs or be unique for the user.

In the illustrated embodiment, the tent structure 100 is a square pyramidal shape with four sides (only two are visible in the perspective view). The tent structure is meant to be a general conical shape. To accomplish this general shape and appearance, the tent structure may be any one of similar shapes such as conical, square pyramidal, triangular pyramidal, pentagonal pyramidal, hexagonal pyramidal, octagonal pyramidal, nonagonal pyramidal, decagonal pyramidal, etc., or variations of these shapes. The particular shape will be dictated by the frame or tent poles with the tent covering the frame.

Referring to FIG. 1A, the tent structure 100 includes an opening 120. The tent structure 100, in many embodiments, will include at least one opening large enough for a child to enter the tent structure. The tent structure 100 will, in many embodiments, include an internal space 130 big enough for a child or adult to fit within the tent structure 100.

The tent opening 120 is a slit or other opening on the flexible tent 110 that allows for the inside of the tent to be accessible. The tent opening may be folded back to create a larger opening as is shown in FIG. 1A. Such an opening 120 allows for access to the internal space 130 within the tent structure 100.

This allows for a child or children to play inside the tent structure 100. In some embodiments, the interior or internal space 130 may be decorated for the child. In some implementations, a pillow and sleeping location is situated within the interior or internal space 130. The options are unlimited.

The tent opening 120 may be closable or releasably coupled to allow for the user to close the opening and be confined to the interior space 130. This may be accomplished via a zipper or buttons or snaps or the like, etc.

Referring now to FIG. 1B, a perspective view of the tent structure 100 of FIG. 1A is shown with some of the internal components depicted with dashed lines as they are covered by the flexible tent 110. Although the tent structure 100 is shown and described with certain components and functionality, other embodiments of the tent structure 100 may include fewer or more components to implement less or more functionality.

The tent structure 100 includes a frame 124 (such as tent poles) that form the skeletal structure to hold the flexible tent 110 up. Such a frame forms the scaffolding that forms the general shape of the tent structure 100. Also depicted is a lighting system 300, which is described in more detail below. The lighting system 300 is located in an upper region of the internal space 130. The lighting system 300 may be coupled directly to the tent structure 100. In some embodiments, the lighting system 300 is coupled directly to the frame 124. In other embodiments, the lighting system 300 is coupled to the flexible tent 110. The lighting system 300 may include at least one light emitting element (such as an LED). In some embodiments, the lighting system 300 includes at least one light emitting element and a reflective surface. In some embodiments, the lighting system includes an enclosed frame and a window or translucent covering that allows for light to pass through but protects the individual lights from being touched by the child.

Referring now to FIG. 2, a decorative tent system 200 is shown. The decorative tent system 200 includes the tent structure 100 shown in FIG. 1. The tent structure 100 forms the structural support for the other components of the decorative tent system 200. Although the decorative tent system 200 is shown and described with certain components and functionality, other embodiments of the decorative tent system 200 may include fewer or more components to implement less or more functionality.

The decorative tent system 200 includes an external covering 210. The external covering 210 is a covering external to the tent structure 100 and more specifically to the flexible tent 110. The external covering 210 is a decorative covering that may include actual artificial tree limbs or tree branches or a tree-like structure which are coupled to the flexible tent 110 and extend out. Such tree-like structures may be similar to what is found on a traditional artificial Christmas tree and may include tree branches, tree limbs, garland, or merely a fascicle of needles (a bundle of needles which may be in appearance to an evergreen tree). The artificial tree limbs or tree branches allow for the user to decorate the decorative tent system 200 much like a traditional artificial Christmas tree is decorated with ornaments, garland, and other traditional insignia. This allows for the decorative tent system 200 to appear and function much like a traditional Christmas tree but with the additional features that are mentioned and discussed herein.

In some embodiments, the external covering 210 is made of a sectioned panels (see FIG. 3) or separate sections that are interconnected to form the general shape of the tent structure 100. In embodiments that use sectioned panels, the decorative tent system 200 may be assembled in various configurations which is discussed more fully in connection with FIG. 4.

In some embodiments, each of the sectioned panels will include at least one tree-like structure or tree branch. The tree-like structure is connected to a scaffolding. The scaffolding may be a flat panel (see FIG. 4), or a mesh wiring, or a lattice work, or the like, that allows for the tree branches or tree like structures to be coupled to the scaffolding. Additionally, the scaffolding may include coupling points that allow for each panel to be connected to an adjacent sectioned panel (this is seen more clearly in FIG. 4).

In some embodiments, the decorative tent system 200 or more specifically the tent structure 100 includes a structure tip located at the top of the decorative tent system 200 or tent structure 100 that allows for a traditional star or other ornament to adorn the top of the decorative tent system 200 as is typically seen with traditional Christmas trees.

Referring now to FIG. 3A, an embodiment of a sectioned panel 225 is shown. Although the sectioned panel 225 is shown and described with certain components and functionality, other embodiments of the sectioned panel 225 may include fewer or more components to implement less or more functionality.

In the illustrated embodiment, three main components, a scaffolding 230, tree-like structures 240, and connection points or coupling points 250 that allow for the sectioned panel 225 to be connected or coupled to an adjacent sectioned panel 225 (which allows for the sectioned panels 225 to cover the tent structure 100—see FIG. 1—and give the general appearance of a tree).

The scaffolding 230 is shown as a solid panel. The solid panel allows for the tree-like structures 240 to be attached in any manner needed. In some embodiments, the scaffolding 230 is a flat solid panel (as shown in FIG. 3A and FIG. 3B). The tree-like structures 240 may be adhered to the solid panel or otherwise coupled to it.

In the illustrated embodiment, the sectioned panel 225 includes connection points or coupling points 250. These connection points or coupling points 250 are generally located at the edges of the sectioned panel 225. This allows for the connection points or coupling points 250 to be used to coupled sectioned panels 225 together to form an overall external covering for the decorative tent system 200.

The connection points or coupling points 250, in some embodiments, may also be used to connect or couple the sectioned panels 225 to the tent structure 100. The connection points or coupling points 250 are discussed herein generally and are intended to allow for the coupling of the sectioned panels together or the coupling of the external covering to the tent structure. There are many ways that such coupling may occur and may include, but is not limited to, hook-and-loop fasteners, hook-and-pile fasteners, tie loops, buckles, zippers, or other known fasteners.

Referring now to FIG. 3B, the sectioned panel 225 is shown with the tree-like structures 240 removed so that the flat solid panel is shown. Referring now to FIG. 3C, another embodiment of a scaffolding 230 is shown. The scaffolding 230 is a lattice structure that allows for the easy coupling of the tree-like structures 240 to be coupled to the scaffolding 230.

Referring now to FIG. 3D, another embodiment of a sectioned panel is shown (with the tree-like structures 240 removed for clarity in the view). The sectioned panel 225 includes a mesh that serves as the scaffolding 230 and allows for the easy coupling of the tree-like structures 240 to sectioned panel.

Referring now to FIG. 4, an embodiment showing the external covering 210 is depicted. For clarity, the external covering 210 is shown with the sectioned panels 225 but the sectioned panels do not include the tree branches or tree-like structures 240 so that the coupling together of the sectioned panels 225 and their general shape and configuration can better be shown. The tree branches or tree-like structures 240 are typically covering these features and would not be visible and are removed for clarity of description and depiction. Although the external covering 210 is shown and described with certain components and functionality, other embodiments of the external covering 210 may include fewer or more components to implement less or more functionality.

As can be seen, the external covering 210 includes a plurality of sectioned panels 225. In the illustrated embodiment, the external covering 210 includes three rows of sectioned panels 225. There is a bottom row of sectioned panels 225C, a middle row of sectioned panels 225B, and a top row of sectioned panels 225A. Any number of rows or configurations of sectioned panels 225 is contemplated herein and the illustrated embodiment is for illustrative purposes only.

As can be seen, each row of sectioned panels includes different shapes. This allows for the panels on a particular row to be interchangeable with each other. That is, the sectioned panels 225C of the bottom row could be arranged however the user wishes on the bottom row. The sectioned panels 225B of the middle row could be arranged however the user wishes. The sectioned panels 225A of the top row could be arranged however the user wishes. This allows for a user to configure their decorative tree system 200 in various ways.

In the illustrated embodiment, the panels are solid flat panels. As described earlier, they may be other configurations including a lattice that serves as the scaffolding for the tree-like structures. Each of the sectioned panels 225 includes coupling points 250. In the illustrated embodiment, these coupling points 250 are loops. These loops may be tied together to connect the sectioned panels 225 together. The coupling points 250 are located at the peripheral edge of the sectioned panels 225 to allow for the panels to be coupled adjacent to one another such that the sectioned panels 225 form the external covering 210 of the decorative tree system 200.

Some embodiments of the external covering 210 may not include sectioned panels but may be a single unitary piece. However, the embodiments with the sectioned panels allow for the user to easily take down and put up the decorative tent system. The decorative panels can be more easily stored by the user when the decorative tent system is not in use. A method of assembly and disassembly is contemplated herein which allows for the user to disassemble the decorative tent system and to store the components more easily.

Referring now to FIG. 5, a view of the inside of the decorative tent system is shown including an internal lighting system 300. Although the lighting system 300 is shown and described with certain components and functionality, other embodiments of the lighting system 300 may include fewer or more components to implement less or more functionality.

In the illustrated embodiment, the internal lighting system 300 is located at a top of the internal space within the tent structure 100. In the illustrated embodiment, the view is from the bottom of the tent up towards the apex of the tent structure. The lighting system 300 is housed within an enclosed frame 310. The enclosed frame 310 includes a window that allows the user to see the internal components within the enclosed frame 310 including the various lights 320. Such lights may be light emitting diodes (LEDs) or other types of lights that are configured to shine or light up and illuminate the internal space of the tent structure. The enclosed frame 310 protects the components of the lighting system 300 from being damaged.

In some embodiments, the enclosed frame 310 is coupled to the inside of the tent structure 100. In some embodiments, the enclosed frame 310 is coupled to the frame 120 of the tent structure 100. The lighting system 300 includes an internal power source or a power source connection that can be connected to an external power source. The power source may include, but is not limited to, a battery.

In some embodiments, the lighting system 300 includes at least one mirror or reflective surface 330 that functions to enhance appearance of the lights 320 to an observer. In some cases, the lighting system includes an infinity mirror. The infinity mirror 140 may include sandwiching lights between two reflective panels, with one of them being see-through. Iterations of the ‘infinity mirror’ includes variations on the types of lights and shapes that may be used.

Referring now to FIG. 6, a schematic diagram of a decorative tent system 200 is shown. Although the decorative tent system 200 is shown and described with certain components and functionality, other embodiments of the decorative tent system 200 may include fewer or more components to implement less or more functionality.

Disclosed herein is a decorative tent system 200. The decorative tent system 200 includes a tent structure 100 comprising a frame 124 and a flexible tent 110, wherein the tent structure 100 covers an internal space 130 and comprises at least one opening 120. The system 200 includes an external covering 210 external to the tent structure 100 wherein the covering 210 comprises a tree-like structure 240 and wherein the external covering 210 covers a majority of an external surface of the flexible tent 110. The system 200 further includes a lighting system 300 coupled to the tent structure 100 and internal to the flexible tent 110.

In some embodiments, the external covering 210 comprises a plurality of sectioned panels 225 that are interconnected. In some embodiments, each of the sectioned panels 225 comprises at least one tree-like structure 240 such a fascicle of needles. In some embodiments, the sectioned panels 225 couple to each other at an edge of each of the sectioned panels 225 via the coupling points 250.

In some embodiments, the tent structure 100 forms a conical shape. In some embodiments, the lighting system 300 is located at a top of the internal space 130. In some embodiments, the lighting system is coupled to the frame 124 of the tent structure 100. In some embodiments, the lighting system 300 comprises at least one light emitting element 320. In some embodiments, the lighting system 300 comprises at least one light emitting element 320 and at least one reflective surface 325.

In some embodiments, the external covering 210 couples to the tent structure 100. In some embodiments, the external covering 210 rests on the tent structure 100 without coupling to the tent structure 100.

In some embodiments, the external covering 210 comprises a plurality of sectioned panels 225 that are interconnected and each of the sectioned panels 225 includes a scaffolding 230 and at least one tree-like structure 240.

In some embodiments, the tent structure 100 forms a pyramidal shape, where the pyramidal shape may include between three and sixteen sides. In some embodiments, the pyramidal shape may include even more sides.

In some embodiments, the tree-like structure 240 comprises a fascicle of needles. In some embodiments, the external covering 210 comprises a plurality of sectioned panels 225 that are interconnected. Each of the sectioned panels 225 includes a scaffolding 230 and at least one tree-like structure 240. Each tree-like structure 240 comprises a fascicle of needles.

Disclosed herein is a decorative tree tent apparatus. The decorative tree apparatus includes a tent structure comprising a frame and a flexible tent, wherein the tent structure covers an internal space and comprises at least one opening, and an external covering external to the tent structure wherein the covering comprises tree-like structure and wherein the external covering covers a majority of an external surface of the flexible tent and wherein each tree-like structure comprises a fascicle of needles. The external covering comprises a plurality of sectioned panels that are interconnected.

In some embodiments, each of the sectioned panels comprises at least one tree-like structure and the sectioned panels couple to each other at an edge of each of the sectioned panels. In some embodiments, the apparatus further comprises a lighting system coupled to the tent structure and internal to the flexible tent. In some embodiments, the lighting system is coupled to the frame of the tent structure. In some embodiments, the lighting system comprises at least one light emitting element and at least one reflective surface.

Although the operations of the method(s) or processes herein are shown and described in a particular order, the order of the operations of each method may be altered so that certain operations may be performed in an inverse order or so that certain operations may be performed, at least in part, concurrently with other operations. In another embodiment, instructions or sub-operations of distinct operations may be implemented in an intermittent and/or alternating manner.

Although specific embodiments of the invention have been described and illustrated, the invention is not to be limited to the specific forms or arrangements of parts so described and illustrated. The scope of the invention is to be defined by the claims appended hereto and their equivalents.

It should also be noted that at least some of the operations for the methods or processes described herein may be implemented using software instructions stored on a computer useable storage medium for execution by a computer. As an example, an embodiment of a computer program product includes a computer useable storage medium to store a computer-readable program or set of instructions that, when executed on a computer, causes the computer to perform operations, including the operations that may be carried out by the controllers or control processors. In one embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable medium is configured to store code, software, and/or program instructions that, when executed on one or more processors, control the device. This code, software, and/or program instructions may include the method steps, processes, functions, features, aspects, and algorithms described herein.

Throughout this specification and the claims which follow, unless the context requires otherwise, the word “comprise”, and variations such as “comprises” and “comprising”, will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated integer or step or group of integers or steps but not the exclusion of any other integer or step or group of integers or steps.

Reference throughout this specification to features, advantages, or similar language does not imply that all of the features and advantages that may be realized with the subject matter of the present disclosure should be or are in any single embodiment. Rather, language referring to the features and advantages is understood to mean that a specific feature, advantage, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Thus, discussion of the features and advantages, and similar language, throughout this specification may but do not necessarily, refer to the same embodiment.

In the above description, certain terms may be used such as “up,” “down,” “upper,” “lower,” “horizontal,” “vertical,” “left,” “right,” and the like. These terms are used, where applicable, to provide some clarity of description when dealing with relative relationships. But, these terms are not intended to imply absolute relationships, positions, and/or orientations. For example, with respect to an object, an “upper” surface can become a “lower” surface simply by turning the object over. Nevertheless, it is still the same object. Further, the terms “including,” “comprising,” “having,” and variations thereof mean “including but not limited to” unless expressly specified otherwise. An enumerated listing of items does not imply that any or all of the items are mutually exclusive and/or mutually inclusive, unless expressly specified otherwise. The terms “a,” “an,” and “the” also refer to “one or more” unless expressly specified otherwise.

As used herein, the phrase “at least one of”, when used with a list of items, means different combinations of one or more of the listed items may be used and only one of the items in the list may be needed. The item may be a particular object, thing, or category. In other words, “at least one of” means any combination of items or number of items may be used from the list, but not all of the items in the list may be required. For example, “at least one of item A, item B, and item C” may mean item A; item A and item B; item B; item A, item B, and item C; or item B and item C. In some cases, “at least one of item A, item B, and item C” may mean, for example, without limitation, two of item A, one of item B, and ten of item C; four of item B and seven of item C; or some other suitable combination.

As used herein, a system, apparatus, structure, article, element, component, or hardware “configured to” perform a specified function is indeed capable of performing the specified function without any alteration, rather than merely having potential to perform the specified function after further modification. In other words, the system, apparatus, structure, article, element, component, or hardware “configured to” perform a specified function is specifically selected, created, implemented, utilized, programmed, and/or designed for the purpose of performing the specified function. As used herein, “configured to” denotes existing characteristics of a system, apparatus, structure, article, element, component, or hardware which enable the system, apparatus, structure, article, element, component, or hardware to perform the specified function without further modification. For purposes of this disclosure, a system, apparatus, structure, article, element, component, or hardware described as being “configured to” perform a particular function may additionally or alternatively be described as being “adapted to” and/or as being “operative to” perform that function.

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