Self-contained and ventilated temporary shelter

Abstract

A self-contained and ventilated temporary shelter includes a first module, a second module and an air purification system. The first module defines a first temporary living space. The second module defines a second temporary living space. The air purification system is in fluid communication with the first temporary living space and provides a source of filtered air to the first temporary living space. The second module is in fluid communication with the first module such that the source of filtered air passes from the first temporary living space to the second temporary living space. The air purification system generates a positive airflow through the first and second temporary living spaces.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A self-contained and ventilated temporary shelter, the shelter comprising: 
 a first module defining a first temporary living space;    an air purification system in fluid communication with the first temporary living space, the air purification system for providing a source of filtered air to the first temporary living space;    a second module defining a second temporary living space, the second module being in fluid communication with the first module such that the source of filtered air passes from the first temporary living space to the second temporary living space;    whereby the air purification system generates a positive airflow through the first and second temporary living spaces.    
     
     
         2 . The self-contained and ventilated temporary shelter of  claim 1 , wherein the first module includes at least one air release valve permitting the source of filtered air to pass from the first temporary living space to the second temporary living space.  
     
     
         3 . The self-contained and ventilated temporary shelter of  claim 2 , wherein the second module includes at least one air release valve permitting the source of filtered air to exit the second temporary living space.  
     
     
         4 . The self-contained and ventilated temporary shelter of  claim 1 , wherein the first module is connected to the second module through a zipper.  
     
     
         5 . The self-contained and ventilated temporary shelter of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second modules cooperate to define a passageway for permitting an occupant to directly pass from the first temporary living space to the second temporary living space.  
     
     
         6 . The self-contained and ventilated temporary shelter of  claim 5 , further comprising a closure panel for selectively closing the passageway between the first temporary living space and the second temporary living space.