Childrens Inflatable Play Space

Abstract

The embodied invention is an enclosed fabric structure that provides a three dimensional play area for a child to play in when it is inflated by a fan. Entry to the play area is by a tunnel connected to the enclosed fabric structure, which in turn, is connected to a horseshoe lift gate. Other tunnels can be connected to the fabric structure to allow additional fabric structures to be interconnected. This provides larger play volumes to be created. The tunnels are interconnected by gates with connecting features to seal them together.

I claim: 
     
         1 . An air inflated assembly for the purpose of children's play comprising:
 A) an enclosed fabric structure,   B) at least one fan, wherein said at least one fan is used to inflate said enclosed fabric structure,   C) wherein said enclosed fabric structure defines a three dimensional space when inflated,   D) wherein said three dimensional space is large enough for children's play,   E) a first tunnel, wherein one end of said first tunnel is connected to said enclosed fabric structure,   F) an entry gate, wherein said entry gate is attached to the other end of said first tunnel,   G) wherein said entry gate is designed to allow passage of a person into said first tunnel by lifting, and   H) wherein the connection between said first tunnel and said enclosed fabric structure is designed to allow passage of said person into said three dimensional space.   
     
     
         2 . The air inflated assembly according to  claim 1  further comprising:
 I) a second tunnel, wherein one end of said second tunnel is connected to said enclosed fabric structure, 
 J) a connecting gate, wherein said connecting gate is attached to the other end of said second tunnel, and 
 K) said connecting gate incorporates connecting features for the purpose of connecting with other gates, wherein said other gates are connected to other enclosed fabric structures. 
 
     
     
         3 . The air inflated assembly according to  claim 1  wherein a window is incorporated into said enclosed fabric structure by use of a zipper. 
     
     
         4 . The air inflated assembly according to  claim 1  wherein said first tunnel is connected to said enclosed fabric structure by use of a zipper. 
     
     
         5 . The air inflated assembly according to  claim 2  wherein a second fan is used to inflate said other enclosed fabric structures. 
     
     
         6 . The air inflated assembly according to  claim 5  wherein a said first tunnel is connected to said enclosed fabric structure by use of a zipper. 
     
     
         7 . The air inflated assembly according to  claim 1  wherein a window is incorporated into said enclosed fabric structure by use of a zipper. 
     
     
         8 . The air inflated assembly according to  claim 2  wherein said connecting features are one item selected from the group consisting of:
 i) magnets, 
 ii) clasps, and 
 iii) socket and stud.