1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to tents and, more specifically, to a bed tent comprising fabric suspended from a plurality of anchors encompassing a bed, wherein said fabric includes grommeted apertures for engaging said anchors. The present invention provides a decorative and concealing curtain around a mattress or bedding area suspended from the ceiling at the corners by anchors providing means for attaching the grommets located in the fabric's corners to the anchors.
The anchors are secured to the ceiling at the proximal corners of the bed forming a partition encompassing the bedding area serving as a hanging decorative curtain providing added privacy and aesthetic value to a bed.
To attach the bed tent to the ceiling, a plurality of anchors are inserted into a ceiling either as threaded screw fastener or toggle bolt fixedly positioned with washer and nut or similar fastener resulting in a threaded support depending from the ceiling whereby the grommeted fabric is inserted over the threaded support with the button-like attachment's rotative threaded receiver placed into engagement with the threaded support. Rotation of the receiver through the externally provided aperture, such as by screwdriver, threads the receiver onto the support crimping the grommet and fabric between the ceiling and decorative button-like attachment. Also provided is a cap insertable into the attachment aperture closing said aperture. Additionally, the present invention provides for an additional element in the form of tassels that can also extend from the fascia notch adding a decorative element to the bed tent anchors. Other decorative elements could be attached to the button-like anchors using the fastener post as means for attachment.
2. Description of the Prior Art
There are other devices designed for tents. Typical of these is U.S. Pat. No. 87,589 issued to Platt on Mar. 9, 1869.
Another patent was issued to Reinert on Jan. 16, 1912 as U.S. Pat. No. 1,014,848. Yet another U.S. Pat. No. 1,565,191 was issued to Nelson on Dec. 8, 1925 and still yet another was issued on Dec. 27, 1932 to Bernstein as U.S. Pat. No. 1,892,378.
Another patent was issued to Nelson on Aug. 29, 1944 as U.S. Pat. No. 2,357,056. Yet another U.S. Pat. No. 2,931,373 was issued to Larson on Apr. 5, 1960. Another was issued to Everett on May 11, 1971 as U.S. Pat. No. 3,578,003 and still yet another was issued on Dec. 9, 1980 to Gantz as U.S. Pat. No. 4,237,914.
Another patent was issued to Denney on Mar. 8, 1988 as U.S. Pat. No. 4,729,137. Yet another U.S. Pat. No. 5,718,254 was issued to Murphy on Feb. 17, 1998. Another was issued to Whittington, et al. on Nov. 14, 2000 as U.S. Pat. No. 6,145,141 and still yet another was issued on Jun. 22, 2004 to Park as U.S. Pat. No. 6,752,164.
Another patent was issued to MacKay on Mar. 25, 1936 as U.K. Patent No. GB444,761. Yet another European Patent Application No. EP 0085270 was issued to Phillips on Aug. 10, 1983. Another was issued to Khadivi on Oct. 22, 1987 as International Patent Application No. WO87/06293.
A bed, tent, or mosquito-bar canopy, having one or more covered openings in or through it, and suitable appliances by which they can be opened or uncovered, so that any insects inside of the bar may be driven out or allowed to escape through such openings, substantially as and for the purpose described.
A crib comprising a substantially rectangular-shaped frame, including side and end bars, each being provided with a groove disposed in its outer face longitudinally thereof, a canvas sheet disposed across said frame, means detachably securing the edges of the sheet in the grooves in the side and end bars, and a removable cover having its edges wrapped about the side and end bars and held connected thereto by the sheet when supporting an infant.
A device of the character described, comprising a post adapted to be secured to a bed, an arm on the upper end of the post, a canopy holder removably connected to the arm and comprising a collapsible spider, couplings at the ends of the spider members, and flexible strips interposed between the couplings and at their ends engaging the couplings and forming a circular member.
A tent adapted to enclose a bed and supported solely thereby, comprising two sections, a head section secured to the head of the bed and a foot section secured to the foot of the bed, means for detachably connecting the two sections along a line nearer the head than the foot of the bed, one of said sections having a ventilating aperture, and said tent having means for communicating with the outside.
A socket and loop for canopies having bows and comprising a vertical portion having a pair of clip arms extending in vertically spaced relation from said vertical portion in one direction, angled socket portions extending vertically of said vertical portion and having their proximal edges spaced, said socket portions being adapted to receive the bottom end of a bow, stop means extending inwardly of the angled portion to limit downward movement of the bow, inwardly opening hook means extending outwardly from the lower ends of the angled portions, and a loop securable to a canopy web and engageable in said hook means.
A shelter comprising a pair of planar, opposed side walls, a pair of planar, opposed end walls; a planar top member and a planar bottom member, all interconnected to form a unitary, box-like body; presenting a plurality of corners at the periphery of the top member; means for suspending said body—from said corners, the body being adapted to confine a sleeping bag therein when in the operative condition—and with the bag superimposed upon said bottom member; and a single, L-shaped slide fastener having a horizontal leg and a vertical leg and connecting one side wall with one end wall at their proximal edges and said one side wall with said bottom member—whereby to set off an entrance flap, swingable upwardly at an angle along a line joining the ends of said L-shaped fastener, toward the top when the slide fastener is open, said pair of planar, opposed side walls, said pair of planar, opposed end walls and said top member being provided with a snug cover of water-proof material, said cover having a central portion of substantially the same area as said top member, a pair of opposed side panels each of substantially the same area as the said side walls respectively, and a pair of opposed end panels each of substantially the same area as said end walls respectively, and interconnecting fasteners at the meeting edges of each of said side panels and the end panels.
A portable platform and a compact tentlike shelter providing a safe, cozy, comforting and snug hiding place for a child. The platform is characterized by a low-lying rigid but lightweight frame suspending a canvas floor. Both ends of the tent embody readily openable and closable flaps having suitable flap-tying tapes which permit the child to crawl through, back and forth at will. The applicable and removable tent material is washable, is draped over a rigid shaped-imparting framework and the lower lengthwise edges are preferably provided with anchorable holddown straps. Thus and amply ventilated, this unique shelter permits concealment, prevents stuffiness and permits playful freedom for the child.
A portable folding tent which is adapted to be erected over a child's bed thereby enabling the child to camp out under a tent in his own bed. Several basic embodiments of the tent are provided. One has substantially rigid sides, while another includes a light tubular frame with a soft cover stretched thereover and secured thereto. The rigid sided embodiment may be reversible and have different figurines or decorations on the side walls thereof. Another embodiment may provide for inflatable tent sides so that the structure may be utilized as either a tent or a floatable raft. Other features include a hinged top in combination with an adjustable member for setting the width of the tent to any desired angle. Anchor straps attach to the lower portion of the tent and may be used to secure the tent to the bed or ground.
A bed canopy support and assembly are provided wherein the assembly is comprised of four supports fastened together in a rectangular configuration. Each support includes a channel-shaped valance support member defining upper and lower substantially parallel and opposed flanges and a connecting element extending between and at substantially right angles with the flanges, and a substantially L-shaped drapery and canopy support member integral with and projecting downwardly from and at substantially a right angle with the lower flange. Hook and loop type fastener material, such as Velcro, are provided on each support for attaching a valance drapery and canopy to the support.
An adjustable bed canopy and curtain system including a sheet of fabric, at least four vertical post and a frame member. The frame member has a first pair of “L” shaped tubular members and a second pair of “L” shaped tubular members. Each of the first and second pair of “L” shaped tubular members have a lower elongated portion and an upper elongated portion. Each of the first and second pair of “L” shaped tubular members have a horizontal bar projecting from one of the lower elongated portions and capable of coupling with a horizontal bar of another of the lower elongated portions. The upper elongated portion, of each of the first pair of tubular members, receives the upper elongated portions of the second pair of tubular members when the horizontal bars of each tubular member are coupled. Each of the lower elongated portions, of each of the first and second tubular members, are positioned over one of the four vertical post when the first and second pair of tubular members are coupled. The sheet of fabric is positioned over the coupled first and second tubular members.
A portable mosquito net apparatus is formed of a frame, adapted to be sandwiched between a bed mattress and a mattress support surface, typically a mattress spring, and is held in place by the weight of the mattress. The frame mounts a mosquito net support to which a mosquito net is attached in a position over the mattress. The mosquito net is draped down about the edges of the mattress to form an enclosed space. The frame, mosquito net support, and mosquito net can be easily disassembled for storage or transport in a small luggage bag.
The invention discloses an indoor tent encompassing the space in a room designed to change the atmosphere of a child's room or play room having preprinted characters and the ability whereby users can create interchangeable themes. The room-tent has a zippered access panel functioning as a door that functions from the interior and the exterior. A window is provided to allow air and sunlight to enter the structure and has attached curtains. An opening is also provided for either a viewing port or access port and can also be provided with curtains. A cargo net is attached to the ceiling portion of the interior of the tent. Objects such as clothes, books, magazines, towels and other goods are stored away and easily access. Hook and loop attachable picture frames are also provided. The frames are designed so that the pictures can be interchangeable with the design of the tent. The picture frames are fixedly attached to the tent wall by means of hook and loop fasteners.
A tent framing is fitted to one or both of the side frame-members 13 of a bed &c. by means of brackets 11, the extended portions of which form the sole support for the associated wall of the tent. The brackets are shaped to slope downwards away from the bed. The tent-framing is formed in collapsible sections, the end members being secured to the bed &c. by clamps 12. Canvas flaps 33, with or without gauze portions 34 for ventilation, may be secured to the frame-members 13, 16. To provide for shrinkage of the tent cover, one end is provided with a bight or loop 26 which is bridged by a strip 27 of elastic material.
A bed/shelter unit comprising a lightweight air mattress and a lightweight tent on the mattress adapted to be erected as a shelter over the mattress and to be collapsed on the mattress, the mattress, when deflated, and the tent, when collapsed on the mattress, being adapted to be compactly packed as by rolling them up into a lightweight bundle. The tent comprises a panel of lightweight flexible tent material adapted to arch over the inflated mattress from one side thereof to the other, the panel having inflatable arches at its ends adapted when inflated to extend over the mattress from one side to the other. End closures at the ends of the tent hold the arches in an erected position with the panel drawn between the arches and thereby arched over the mattress.
Canopy and method of making thereof, for new use of preventing injuries and saving lives, comprising a top (51, 101), impact resistant cover (55, 104), vertical means for supporting the top (58, 94, 102) and a base (59, 105). The cover, comprising beams (50, 52, 100), rod members (54) and impact resisting material (56, 90). The impact resisting material is secured to the rod members. The rod members are connected to the beams. The beams are substantially rigidly connected to the vertical means, for transferring the load and impact of falling objects and construction material. The base, comprising base beams (60, 62, 96, 106, 108) are connected to the vertical means for transferring and spreading the load and impact of falling objects and construction material and providing integrity. The connection of beams to vertical means comprises a support arm (64, 110), which fits inside the beam or the vertical means and is welded to the vertical means or the beams. The substantially rigid connections provide the required lateral stability, integrity and sturdiness. The detachable connections ease the transportation and assembly.
While these devices may be suitable for the purposes for which they were designed, they would not be as suitable for the purposes of the present invention, as hereinafter described.
The present invention discloses a bed curtain comprising fabric suspended from a plurality of anchors encompassing a bed, wherein the fabric includes grommeted apertures for engaging the anchors. The present invention provides a decorative and concealing curtain around a mattress or bedding area suspended from the ceiling at the corners by anchors providing means for attaching the grommets located in the fabric's corners to the anchors. A plurality of button-like attachment anchors are used to attach the curtain to the ceiling around the bed.
A primary object of the present invention is to provide a bed tent comprising fabric suspended from a plurality of anchors encompassing a bed.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a bed tent wherein said fabric includes grommeted apertures positioned approximate four corners whereby fabric can be suspended therefrom.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a bed tent wherein the fabric walls having a centrally positioned slit extending upward so that the fabric can be gathered at one or more corners and contained there by a fabric cinching method.
Still yet another object of the present invention is to provide a bed tent a decorative and concealing curtain around a mattress or bedding area suspended from the ceiling at the corners.
Additional objects of the present invention will appear as the description proceeds.
The present invention overcomes the shortcomings of the prior art by providing a bed tent comprising fabric suspended from a plurality of anchors encompassing a bed, wherein said fabric includes grommeted apertures for engaging said anchors. The present invention provides a decorative and concealing curtain around a mattress or bedding area suspended from the ceiling at the corners by anchors providing means for attaching the grommets located in the fabric's corners to the anchors. Typically, the anchors are secured to the ceiling at the proximal corners of the bed forming a partition encompassing the bedding area serving as a hanging decorative curtain providing added privacy and aesthetic value to a bed.
To attach the bed tent to the ceiling, a plurality of anchors are inserted into a ceiling either as threaded screw fastener or toggle bolt fixedly positioned with washer and nut or similar fastener resulting in a threaded support depending from the ceiling whereby the grommeted fabric is inserted over the threaded support with the button-like attachment's rotative threaded receiver placed into engagement with the threaded support. Rotation of the receiver through the externally provided aperture, such as by screwdriver, threads the receiver onto the support crimping the grommet and fabric between the ceiling and decorative button-like attachment. Also provided is a cap insertable into the attachment aperture closing said aperture. Additionally, the present invention provides for an additional element in the form of tassels that can also extend from the fascia notch adding a decorative element to the bed tent anchors. Other decorative elements could be attached to the button-like anchors using the fastener post as means for attachment.
The foregoing and other objects and advantages will appear from the description to follow. In the description reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments will be described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, and it is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and that structural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention. In the accompanying drawings, like reference characters designate the same or similar parts throughout the several views.
The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present invention is best defined by the appended claims.
In order that the invention may be more fully understood, it will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
With regard to reference numerals used, the following numbering is used throughout the drawings.
The following discussion describes in detail one embodiment of the invention (and several variations of that embodiment). This discussion should not be construed, however, as limiting the invention to those particular embodiments since practitioners skilled in the art will recognize numerous other embodiments as well. For a definition of the complete scope of the invention, the reader is directed to the appended claims.
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Number | Name | Date | Kind |
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87589 | Platt | Mar 1869 | A |
654156 | Johnson | Jul 1900 | A |
671912 | Woodward | Apr 1901 | A |
808867 | Perry | Jan 1906 | A |
817536 | Wendling | Apr 1906 | A |
1014848 | Reinert | Jan 1912 | A |
1176619 | Sykes | Mar 1916 | A |
1283111 | Doran | Oct 1918 | A |
1370319 | Kennedy | Mar 1921 | A |
1565191 | Nelson | Dec 1925 | A |
1776096 | Alland | Sep 1930 | A |
1793712 | Morehouse | Feb 1931 | A |
1831169 | Geraldine | Nov 1931 | A |
1892378 | Bernstein | Dec 1932 | A |
1897196 | Hunt | Feb 1933 | A |
1927061 | Chapman | Sep 1933 | A |
2107885 | Caggiano | Feb 1938 | A |
2210799 | Denny | Aug 1940 | A |
2357056 | Nelson | Aug 1944 | A |
2584224 | Pfaffko | Feb 1952 | A |
2584828 | Ballou, Jr. | Feb 1952 | A |
2931373 | Larson | Apr 1960 | A |
3170361 | Vaughn | Feb 1965 | A |
3578003 | Everett | May 1971 | A |
3967348 | Rogen | Jul 1976 | A |
4237914 | Gantz | Dec 1980 | A |
4607401 | Sisson | Aug 1986 | A |
4682447 | Osborn | Jul 1987 | A |
4729137 | Denney | Mar 1988 | A |
4785837 | Hansen et al. | Nov 1988 | A |
4912829 | Hickey | Apr 1990 | A |
5010625 | Joyer | Apr 1991 | A |
5074730 | Duran | Dec 1991 | A |
5214811 | Priem | Jun 1993 | A |
5426828 | Kusano | Jun 1995 | A |
5577359 | McClanahan | Nov 1996 | A |
5718254 | Murphy | Feb 1998 | A |
5769144 | Carter | Jun 1998 | A |
5836330 | Franklin | Nov 1998 | A |
6015004 | Harkinson | Jan 2000 | A |
6145141 | Whittington et al. | Nov 2000 | A |
6317910 | Wilson | Nov 2001 | B1 |
6752164 | Park | Jun 2004 | B1 |
Number | Date | Country |
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0085270 | Aug 1983 | EP |
444761 | Mar 1936 | GB |
WO8706293 | Oct 1987 | WO |