This disclosure relates generally to camping and recreational equipment, and more specifically, to a portable bed with an attachable tent.
Sportsmen and vacationers often use portable mats or mattresses for sleeping or relaxing. Common mats come in many varieties, such as beach mats, camping mats, play mats, or the like. A mat is typically a layer of foam, sometimes with a protective covering to prevent damage to the mat foam. Portable mattresses are typically thicker than a mat, and are often inflatable. For example, many portable mattresses include inflatable bladders which are filled with air, and then plugged to retain a layer of air between the ground and the user. Some mats are also inflatable, or self-inflating. A self-inflating mat generally includes a layer of compressible material, such as foam, within the bladder. When a valve is opened, the foam expands and draws air into the bladder. Once inflated, the valve is closed and the air is retained within the bladder.
Because of the portability of most portable mats or mattresses, they are generally small relative to a typical mattress. When sleeping on a mat, campers generally use a sleeping back to stay warm. Unfortunately, because of the size of the mat, many users wake to find that they have, at least partially, moved off of the mat during sleep. As a result, the user is often cold or uncomfortable during the night. Also, this arrangement requires a camper to separately pack and carry a portable mat, sleeping bag, and pillow. If the camper forgets any of these, then he or she must do without for the night.
A further problem with camping is the pitching and setup of tents. Often, campers must pitch a tent, which may include several components including poles, stakes, and a rain fly. Then, the user must put all of the bed components into the tent and try to make the bed inside the tent. This is problematic for several reasons. First, tents are typically rather small, so it can be difficult to inflate a mat or mattress, and set up a bed within the tent. Second, most tents have an integrated bottom, which is not removable. Because of this, tents may become dirty during the process of putting all of the bed components inside. To prevent water from seeping in, most tent bottoms are raised, and therefore it can be difficult to clean out a tent once it has become dirty. For these and other reasons, the embodiments described below represent a significant improvement over prior camping beds and tents.
Embodiments of a portable bed with attachable tent are described. In an embodiment, the portable bed may include a mat for insulating a user from the ground. Additionally, the portable bed may include a pillow portion coupled to the mat. In a further embodiment, the portable bed may include attachable bedding coupled to the mat, the attached bedding being attachable to the mat by an attachment mechanism.
In an embodiment, the portable bed may include an attachment point for attaching an attachable tent to the portable bed. The attachment point may further include an attachment strap. The attachment strap may be adjustable. In a further embodiment, the attachment strap include an eyelet configured to receive an attachment point of an attachable tent.
In an embodiment, the mat may include a bottom sheet and a top sheet, the bottom sheet and the top sheet being attached together. Additionally, the mat may include a self-inflating foam mattress disposed between the top sheet and the bottom sheet. Also, the mat may include a self-inflating foam pillow block disposed between the top sheet and the bottom sheet. In one embodiment, the mat may include a comfort foam layer disposed between the top sheet and the bottom sheet. Also, the mat may include an inflation valve coupled to at least one of the top sheet and the bottom sheet. In a further embodiment, the mat may include an attachment point further comprises a zipper for zipping the bedding to the mat.
An embodiment of an attachable tent for attachment to a portable bed is described. In an embodiment, the attachable tent may include a cover comprising a layer of material configured to define a sleeping space. Also, the tent may include a support structure configured to support the cover. The tent may also include an attachment point configured to attach the attachable tent to the portable bed.
In a further embodiment, the support structure further includes a tent pole. In such an embodiment, the attachment point further includes and exposed end of the tent pole configured to engage an eyelet in a second attachment point coupled to the portable bed.
A system is also presented, comprising a portable bed and an attachable tent. The portable bed may include a mat for insulating a user from the ground. The bed may also include a pillow portion coupled to the mat. Additionally, the bed may include attachable bedding coupled to the mat, the attached bedding being attachable to the mat by an attachment mechanism. Also, the bed may include a first attachment point coupled to the mat, the first attachment point. In an embodiment, the attachable tent may include a cover comprising a layer of material configured to define a sleeping space. The tent may include a support structure configured to support the cover. Also, the tent may include a second attachment point configured to attach the attachable tent to the portable bed by engaging with the first attachment point.
In an embodiment, the first attachment point further comprises a strap coupled to the mat. The strap may further include an eyelet. Also, the support structure may further comprise a tent pole. In one embodiment, the second attachment point further comprises an exposed portion of the tent pole. In such an embodiment, the exposed portion of the tent pole is further configured to engage with the eyelet, thereby attaching the attachable tent to the portable bed.
The following drawings form part of the present specification and are included to further demonstrate certain aspects of the present invention. The invention may be better understood by reference to one or more of these drawings in combination with the detailed description of specific embodiments presented herein.
Various features and advantageous details are explained more fully with reference to the non-limiting embodiments that are illustrated in the accompanying drawings and detailed in the following description. Descriptions of well-known starting materials, processing techniques, components, and equipment are omitted so as not to unnecessarily obscure the invention in detail. It should be understood, however, that the detailed description and the specific examples, while indicating embodiments of the invention, are given by way of illustration only, and not by way of limitation. Various substitutions, modifications, additions, and/or rearrangements within the spirit and/or scope of the underlying inventive concept will become apparent to those skilled in the art from this disclosure.
The present embodiments include embodiments of portable beds with attachable tents. In an embodiment, the portable bed may include a mat. The mat may be inflatable or self-inflating. The mat may also include an integral pillow portion. In an embodiment, the mat may further include attachable bedding. In still a further embodiment, the mat may include one or more attachment points for attaching a tent to the mat. The tent may be configured to attach to the attachment points and cover the bed. In some embodiments, the tent may include a flap for attaching the tent to the bed, thereby preventing moisture and pests from entering the tent. The tent may include a door in some embodiments. In further embodiments, the tent may include additional features, including by not limited to windows, window covers, hangers for lights and accessories, pouches, and the like.
Beneficially, the present embodiments enable a user to easily set up an ready-made bed, that includes a mat, a pillow, and bedding. Set up and deployment of the bed may be easier than prior camping or recreation beds, particularly when used in conjunction with embodiments of an attachable tent. For example, the bed may be completely set up first, and then the tent portion may be attached, thereby eliminating the dirt that is typically introduced to the dent during bed setup. Further, the bed may be set up in open space, and then the tent may be attached, rather than requiring setup of the bed within the cramped space of a tent. These and other benefits and advantages over the prior art will become apparent as in the following description of the drawings.
Advantages of a portable bed 104 with attached bedding 906 include cost savings. Indeed, half of the material of a standard sleeping bag may be eliminated when an attachable cover is used. Additionally, the attachable bedding may be interchangeable to provide a variety of customization options, which may enhance appeal to potential customers, and provide a stream of add-on revenues. Further, the variety of options for the attached bedding 906 provide for modification of the portable bed 104 for use in a variety of conditions, such as light weight configurations for portability, heavyweight fills for extra warmth, girls designs, boys designs, waterproof options for use in inclement weather, etc.
In an embodiment, the bottom sheet 2212 and top sheet 2204 may comprise PVC coated polyester. In an embodiment the memory foam layer 2206 may be a 1 cm thick layer. The pillow block 2208 may be 7 cm thick. The foam mattress 2210 may be 3 cm thick. The bedding 906 may be comprised of various materials, including for example, polyester with hollow fiber filling, down/feather fill, or other insulating materials.
Although the invention(s) is/are described herein with reference to specific embodiments, various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention(s), as set forth in the claims below. Accordingly, the specification and figures are to be regarded in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense, and all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the present invention(s). Any benefits, advantages, or solutions to problems that are described herein with regard to specific embodiments are not intended to be construed as a critical, required, or essential feature or element of any or all the claims.
Unless stated otherwise, terms such as “first” and “second” are used to arbitrarily distinguish between the elements such terms describe. Thus, these terms are not necessarily intended to indicate temporal or other prioritization of such elements. The terms “coupled” or “operably coupled” are defined as connected, although not necessarily directly, and not necessarily mechanically. The terms “a” and “an” are defined as one or more unless stated otherwise. The terms “comprise” (and any form of comprise, such as “comprises” and “comprising”), “have” (and any form of have, such as “has” and “having”), “include” (and any form of include, such as “includes” and “including”) and “contain” (and any form of contain, such as “contains” and “containing”) are open-ended linking verbs. As a result, a system, device, or apparatus that “comprises,” “has,” “includes” or “contains” one or more elements possesses those one or more elements but is not limited to possessing only those one or more elements. Similarly, a method or process that “comprises,” “has,” “includes” or “contains” one or more operations possesses those one or more operations but is not limited to possessing only those one or more operations.
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/105,397, filed 20 Jan. 2015, which is entitled “Clever Bed,” and U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/154,803, filed 30 Apr. 2015, which is entitled “Clever Bed,” both of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.
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