Plant husbandry – Cover – shade – or screen – Inflatable
Patent
1994-04-06
1995-07-18
Britts, Ramon S.
Plant husbandry
Cover, shade, or screen
Inflatable
47 17, A01G 900
Patent
active
054330300
ABSTRACT:
A portable self-supporting greenhouse comprising: a plurality of transparent inflatable tubular rings forming a cylindrical shaped structure, the tubular rings having a first inlet for inflating the transparent tubular rings and interconnecting passageways which allow the transparent rings to be inflated via the first inlet, at least one opaque inflatable tubular ring attached to the transparent inflatable rings forming a base for the structure, the opaque ring having a second inlet for inflating the opaque ring with a dense medium. A transparent cover is provided which comprises a plurality of transparent inflatable radial segments defining an annular top which is in communication with the transparent rings, the annular top having an opening and an inflatable transparent hatch positioned over the opening and removably secured to the annular top. In addition, a doorway and a door are provided in the cylindrical structure, the door comprises a plurality of inflatable tubular ring sections in communication with the transparent tubular rings forming the cylindrical structure. The door has a hinge and a latch to secure the door in a closed position. The doorway includes a frame of inflatable tubular columns in air communication with the transparent tubular rings.
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Britts Ramon S.
Downs Joanne C.
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