A segmented inflatable structure device includes a plurality of body segments positionable together to join into an assembled condition to form a structure when inflated. Each body segment has at least one opening. Each opening in each body segment is adjacent to and aligned with an associated opening on an adjacently positioned one of the body segments defining an interior space when the body segments are in the assembled condition to form the structure. Each of a plurality of segment fasteners releasably couples adjacently positioned body segments together in the assembled condition. A main air inlet is positioned in one of the body segments for connection to an air pump for injecting air into the interior space whereby the structure is inflated.

A segmented inflatable structure device includes a plurality of body segments positionable together to join into an assembled condition to form a structure when inflated. Each body segment has at least one opening. Each opening in each body segment is adjacent to and aligned with an associated opening on an adjacently positioned one of the body segments defining an interior space when the body segments are in the assembled condition to form the structure. Each of a plurality of segment fasteners releasably couples adjacently positioned body segments together in the assembled condition. A main air inlet is positioned in one of the body segments for connection to an air pump for injecting air into the interior space whereby the structure is inflated.

Collapsible structures are disclosed. In one embodiment, the collapsible structure includes a plurality of hinges and a plurality of panels. The plurality of panels are swingably connected by the plurality of hinges so as to form at least one arch when the collapsible structure is in an erected state and so as to become at least one stack of the plurality of panels in a collapsed state. The panels allow for the collapsible structure to maintain its structural integrity when erected but to have a compact and transportable configuration when collapsed.

Collapsible structures are disclosed. In one embodiment, the collapsible structure includes a plurality of hinges and a plurality of panels. The plurality of panels are swingably connected by the plurality of hinges so as to form at least one arch when the collapsible structure is in an erected state and so as to become at least one stack of the plurality of panels in a collapsed state. The panels allow for the collapsible structure to maintain its structural integrity when erected but to have a compact and transportable configuration when collapsed.

The present invention relates to a cover assembly including a frame including at least one inflatable portion. At least one cover is supported by the frame to define a chamber. Adjustment means is provided for adjusting the air conditions (e.g. pressure or oxygen content) of the pressure chamber.

The present invention relates to a cover assembly including a frame including at least one inflatable portion. At least one cover is supported by the frame to define a chamber. Adjustment means is provided for adjusting the air conditions (e.g. pressure or oxygen content) of the pressure chamber.

A lightweight and portable inflatable assembly includes an inflatable structural component and a chemical reaction based inflator device. The inflatable structural component includes a flexible housing defining a cavity. The inflatable structure is uninflated in a first operational mode and filled with an inflation fluid retained for at least 4 hours in a second operational mode. At least one primary and at least one secondary charge unit are in fluid communication with the cavity. The primary charge unit includes a first gas generant material configured to generate a first predetermined volume of inflation medium for filling the cavity, while the secondary charge unit includes a second gas generant material configured to generate a second predetermined volume of inflation medium for filling the cavity in the second operational mode. The second predetermined volume is ≤about 40% by volume of the first predetermined volume.

A lightweight and portable inflatable assembly includes an inflatable structural component and a chemical reaction based inflator device. The inflatable structural component includes a flexible housing defining a cavity. The inflatable structure is uninflated in a first operational mode and filled with an inflation fluid retained for at least 4 hours in a second operational mode. At least one primary and at least one secondary charge unit are in fluid communication with the cavity. The primary charge unit includes a first gas generant material configured to generate a first predetermined volume of inflation medium for filling the cavity, while the secondary charge unit includes a second gas generant material configured to generate a second predetermined volume of inflation medium for filling the cavity in the second operational mode. The second predetermined volume is ≤about 40% by volume of the first predetermined volume.

Disclosed herein is an airfoil beach shade system. The system is comprised of a rectangular, beach shade constructed of multiple airfoils. The beach shade is attached on one side to a pivoting T-frame while the opposite side remains unattached or unfixed. The wind fills the airfoils, causing the beach shade to elevate and stay elevated while providing shade underneath. The pivoting T-frame allows for the device to automatically adjust to the changing direction of the wind.

A system and method for finding dents on an automobile is described herein. The system, in one embodiment, can be a booth that has a support structure, a plurality of wall sections, a roof, and interior surface defined at least in part by the wall sections and the roof, and a first geometric repeating pattern on a first region of the interior space. The method in one embodiment, can be receiving an automobile within the booth described above, illuminating the booth to cause the first geometric repeating pattern of the booth to reflect off a surface of said automobile; and identifying presence of defects using a reflected pattern, the reflected pattern a reflected image of the first geometric repeating pattern on the automobile.