Slumber separator

Abstract

A structure includes a collapsible frame, a skin configured to be supported by the collapsible frame, a divider arranged to divide an interior of the structure into at least two compartments, and a mattress attachment structure secured to at least one of the collapsible frame and the skin.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A structure comprising:
 a collapsible frame;   a skin configured to be supported by the collapsible frame;   a divider arranged to divide an interior of the structure into at least two compartments; and   a mattress attachment structure secured to at least one of the collapsible frame and the skin.   
     
     
         2 . The structure according to  claim 1 , wherein the collapsible frame comprises a plurality of collapsible poles that are connected to one another using connections. 
     
     
         3 . The structure according to  claim 1 , wherein the collapsible frame comprises a first support, a second support, two members, and connections connecting the first support, the second support, and the two members. 
     
     
         4 . The structure according to  claim 3 , wherein:
 the first support and the second support are parallel to one another, and   the first support and the second support are perpendicular to the two members.   
     
     
         5 . The structure according to  claim 4 , wherein:
 the collapsible frame further comprises a third member and a fourth member, and   the third member and the fourth member are connected to and perpendicular to the first support and the second support.   
     
     
         6 . The structure according to  claim 5 , wherein:
 the two members are disposed at a first height, and   the third member and the fourth member are disposed at a second height.   
     
     
         7 . The structure according to  claim 1 , wherein the skin comprises an entrance. 
     
     
         8 . The structure according to  claim 1 , wherein the divider comprises a storage pocket. 
     
     
         9 . The structure according to  claim 1 , wherein:
 the skin comprises a roof window,   the roof window is configured to be folded and secured by an attachment device, and   the roof window is distributed over the two compartments.   
     
     
         10 . The structure according to  claim 1 , wherein:
 the divider comprises a central panel, and   the central panel comprises a window.   
     
     
         11 . The structure according to  claim 1 , wherein each of the at least two compartments comprises a side window. 
     
     
         12 . The structure according to  claim 1 , wherein the collapsible frame is substantially semi-cylinder-shaped. 
     
     
         13 . The structure according to  claim 1 , wherein the mattress attachment structure comprises an elasticized periphery. 
     
     
         14 . The structure according to  claim 13 , wherein the skin comprises a bottom portion, and wherein the elasticized periphery is integral with the bottom portion. 
     
     
         15 . The structure according to  claim 2 , wherein the skin comprises a plurality of sleeves through which at least some of the plurality of poles pass. 
     
     
         16 . The structure according to  claim 2 , wherein the connections comprise connectors separate from the poles. 
     
     
         17 . The structure according to  claim 2 , wherein the connections comprise interlocking portions of the poles. 
     
     
         18 . A tent structure comprising:
 a frame having a first support, a second support, and at least two members, the first support, the second support, and the two members being connected using connections;   a skin configured to be attached to the frame, the skin comprising a window and an entrance;   an elasticized periphery; and   a divider arranged to divide an interior of the tent structure into at least two compartments.   
     
     
         19 . A method for providing selective privacy on a mattress, the method comprising:
 placing an elasticized periphery around the mattress, wherein the elasticized periphery is attached to a skin; and   erecting a collapsible frame such that the collapsible frame and the skin form an enclosure having a divider therein, the divider comprising a central panel that is movable between a first position and a second position.