U.S. patent application number 13/956493 was filed with the patent office on 2015-02-05 for tent with internal lights.
The applicant listed for this patent is PEJMAN TANAEIM. Invention is credited to PEJMAN TANAEIM.
Application Number | 20150034137 13/956493 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 52426542 |
Filed Date | 2015-02-05 |
United States Patent
Application |
20150034137 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
TANAEIM; PEJMAN |
February 5, 2015 |
TENT WITH INTERNAL LIGHTS
Abstract
A system for illuminating an interior of a tent with one or more
lights is disclosed. The system includes one or more light strips
that are attached to a seam between two panels of the tent. The
light strips are located on an interior surface of the tent. A
light strip may include one or more light sources, such as an LED
light.
Inventors: |
TANAEIM; PEJMAN; (LOS
ANGELES, CA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
TANAEIM; PEJMAN |
LOS ANGELES |
CA |
US |
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Family ID: |
52426542 |
Appl. No.: |
13/956493 |
Filed: |
August 1, 2013 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
135/91 ;
29/428 |
Current CPC
Class: |
Y10T 29/49826 20150115;
E04H 15/54 20130101; E04H 15/10 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
135/91 ;
29/428 |
International
Class: |
E04H 15/10 20060101
E04H015/10 |
Claims
1. A system for illuminating an interior and an exterior of a tent,
the system comprising: a tent comprising a first seam joining two
panels; and a first lighting strip connected to an interior of the
seam and configured to illuminate an interior of the tent, the
first lighting strip comprising a light source, the first lighting
strip electrically coupled to a power source and to have its power
state controlled by a switch; and a second lighting strip connected
to an exterior of the seam and configured to illuminate an exterior
of the tent, the second lighting strip comprising a second light
source and electrically coupled to the power source and to have a
second lighting strip power state controlled by the switch; wherein
a first mode of operation, the first lighting strip is switched on
and the second lighting strip is switched off to enable locating
the tent in darkness; wherein a second mode of operation, the first
lighting strip is switched off and the second lighting strip is
switched on to conceal the tent in the darkness while illuminating
the interior of the tent.
2. The system of claim 1, wherein the first lighting strip
comprises a plurality of light sources.
3. The system of claim 1, wherein the light source comprises a
light-emitting diode.
4. The system of claim 1, wherein the power source comprises at
least one of a battery, an electrical outlet, and a generator.
5. The system of claim 1, further comprising: the tent comprising
an optional second seam joining two panels; and a second lighting
strip connected to at least one of the first seam and the optional
second seam, the second lighting strip configured to illuminate an
exterior of the tent, the second lighting strip comprising a light
source, the second lighting strip further configured to receive
power from the power source and to have its power state controlled
by the switch.
6. A method for assembling a tent with an interior light source,
the method comprising: creating a first seam by joining two panels;
and attaching a first lighting strip to the first seam so that the
first lighting strip is positioned to illuminate an interior of a
tent, the first lighting strip comprising a light source, the first
lighting strip configured to receive power from a power source and
to have its power state controlled by a switch; attaching a second
lighting strip connected to an exterior of the seam and configured
to illuminate an exterior of the tent, the second lighting strip
comprising a second light source and electrically coupled to the
power source and to have a second lighting strip power state
controlled by the switch; providing a first mode of operation, the
first lighting strip is switched on and the second lighting strip
is switched off to enable locating the tent in darkness; providing
a second mode of operation, the first lighting strip is switched
off and the second lighting strip is switched on to conceal the
tent in the darkness while illuminating the interior of the
tent.
7. The method of claim 6, wherein the first lighting strip
comprises a plurality of light sources.
8. The method of claim 6, wherein the light source comprises a
light-emitting diode.
9. The method of claim 6, wherein the power sources comprises at
least one of a battery, an electrical outlet, and a generator.
10. The method of claim 6, further comprising: creating an optional
second seam by joining two panels; and attaching a second lighting
strip to at least one of the first seam and the optional second
seam, the second lighting strip configured to illuminate an
exterior of the tent, the second lighting strip comprising a light
source, the second lighting strip further configured to receive
power from the power source and to have its power state controlled
by the switch.
Description
BACKGROUND
[0001] The embodiments herein relate generally to tents, such as
camping tents, that have An LED lighting strip integrated into one
or more seams.
[0002] Proper illumination is a critical issue when camping.
Flashlights may suffice for illuminating a small area, but they are
not suited to providing light for a large area, such as a picnic
table or a tent. Electric and/or gas lanterns are commonly used to
light larger outdoor areas. In an outdoor setting, a lantern can be
attached to an overhead structure, placed on a table, or suspended
from a long pole or other structure.
[0003] Inside a tent, however, lanterns are not as useful. Gas
lanterns simply cannot be used in a tent due to heat and combustion
products. Electric lanterns and even flashlights are difficult to
affix to a tent's ceiling, and the light they provide is never
adequate. The floor of a tent does not provide a stable surface,
like a tabletop, for a lantern. Lanterns and flashlights frequently
fall over or become blocked by clothing, sleeping bags, or other
gear.
SUMMARY
[0004] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a
system illuminated an interior of a tent with one or more lights
that are permanently affixed to the tent. The system includes a
tent and a lighting strip. The tent includes a seam joining two
panels. The lighting strip is connected to the seam and configured
to illuminate an interior of the tent. The lighting strip includes
a light source. The lighting strip is further configured to receive
power from a power source and to have its power state controlled by
a switch.
[0005] According to an additional embodiment of the present
disclosure, a method for assembling a tent with an interior light
source includes creating a seam by joining two panels. The method
also include attaching a lighting strip to the seam so that the
lighting strip is positioned to illuminate an interior of a tent.
The lighting strip includes a light source. The lighting strip is
configured to receive power from a power source and to have its
power state controlled by a switch.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
[0006] The detailed description of some embodiments of the present
invention is made below with reference to the accompanying figures,
wherein like numerals represent corresponding parts of the
figures.
[0007] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of the
present invention with an illuminated interior.
[0008] FIG. 2 shows an electrical diagram of a DC voltage
source.
[0009] FIG. 3 shows an electrical diagram of an AC voltage
source.
[0010] FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of the
present invention with an illuminated exterior.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF CERTAIN EMBODIMENTS
[0011] By way of example, and referring to FIG. 1, one embodiment
of the present invention comprises a tent 10 with one or more
lighting strips 12. The tent 10 may include two or more panels 14,
such as wall panels 14A and floor panels 14B. Other types of panels
14, such as ceiling panels, are possible and may be used with the
present invention. Adjacent panels 14 may be joined at a seam 16,
and a seam 16 may have a light strip 12 connected to it. The light
strip 12 may be connected to the seam 16 and/or panels 14 by
thread, adhesive, or any other suitable process. A light strip 12
may include one or more light sources 20. A light source 20 may
include one or more light-emitting diodes (LED) or other suitable
light source. A light strip 12 may be connected to a seam 16 so
that the light sources 20 illuminate an interior of the tent 10. In
other words, a light strip may be located on an interior surface of
the tent 10. A light strip 12 may be connected to a cord 22, which
may provide power from a power source 24. A switch 26 may be
associated with the cord 22, power source 24, or both. The switch
26 may control a power state of the light strip 12, such as whether
the light sources 20 are on or off.
[0012] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the power source 24 may include
an alternating current (AC) power supply, a direct current (DC)
power supply, or both. For example, a DC power supply may include
one or more battery packs 30, which may be connected in series, in
parallel, or in a combination thereof. For example, an AC power
supply may include AC power lines 32 and a ground wire 34, which
may be connected to a rectifier 36. The rectifier 36 may convert AC
power to DC power, which may be transmitted using DC wiring 38. An
electrical connector 40 may connect the rectifier 36 to a light
strip 12.
[0013] Referring to FIG. 4, one or more light strips 40 may be
located on an exterior surface of the tent 10. An exterior light
strip 40 may provide illumination for an area adjacent to the tent
10. An exterior light strip 40 may also make it easier to find the
tent 10 or campsite after dark. The exterior light strips 40 may be
in addition to or as an alternative to interior light strips 12. As
with interior light strips 12, exterior light strips 40 may be
connected to a power cord 22 and power supply 24. An exterior light
strip 40 may be controlled by the switch 26, but activation of the
the exterior light strip 40 may be independent of the power state
of an interior light strip 12. Exterior light strips 40 may include
one or more light sources 20, which may include one or more LEDs or
other suitable light source. Both interior and exterior light
strips 40 may utilize white or colored light sources 20. For
example, red light sources 20 may be used to avoid or reduce eyes
adjusting to illuminated conditions or to have a minimal impact on
nocturnal wildlife. Different colors, such as, e.g., white and red,
may be mixed between light strips 12, 40 or within one light strip
12, 40. Different colors may be controlled by independent switches
or settings on the switch 26.
[0014] Persons of ordinary skill in the art may appreciate that
numerous design configurations may be possible to enjoy the
functional benefits of the inventive systems. Thus, given the wide
variety of configurations and arrangements of embodiments of the
present invention the scope of the present invention is reflected
by the breadth of the claims below rather than narrowed by the
embodiments described above.
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