Waterproof bivouac sack

Abstract

The waterproof bivouac sack is a temporary shelter. The waterproof bivouac sack is configured for outdoor use. The waterproof bivouac sack is a portable structure. The waterproof bivouac sack comprises a sleeping bag, a dome, a rainfly, and a plurality of fasteners. The plurality of fasteners attaches the rainfly to the dome. The dome permanently attaches to the sleeping bag such that the dome and the sleeping bag creates a shelter formed as a protected space. The dome is a self-erecting structure.

The inventor claims: 
     
         1 . A bivouac comprising:
 a sleeping bag, a dome, a rainfly, and a plurality of fasteners;   wherein the plurality of fasteners attach the rainfly to the dome;   wherein the dome permanently attaches to the sleeping bag such that the dome and the sleeping bag create a protected space;   wherein the bivouac is a temporary shelter;   wherein the bivouac is configured for outdoor use;   wherein the bivouac is a portable structure;   wherein the dome is a self-erecting structure;   wherein the rainfly forms a fluid impermeable space;   wherein the rainfly is formed from a plastic sheeting;   wherein the dome comprises a pan, a shell, and a frame;   wherein the frame permanently attaches to the pan;   wherein the shell permanently attaches to the frame;   wherein the frame is an openwork structure;   wherein the shell drapes over the frame;   wherein the pan further comprises a first lateral edge, a second lateral edge, a third lateral edge, a fourth lateral edge, an inferior surface, and a superior surface;   wherein the first lateral edge is a vertical edge of the pan;   wherein the second lateral edge is a vertical edge of the pan;   wherein the third lateral edge is a vertical edge of the pan;   wherein the fourth lateral edge is a vertical edge of the pan;   wherein the sleeping bag is a bedding device;   wherein the sleeping bag is a bag-shaped structure;   wherein the sleeping bag is an insulated structure;   wherein the sleeping bag is formed as a fluid impermeable structure;   wherein the sleeping bag is formed with an aperture;   wherein each of the plurality of fasteners is a fastening device;   wherein the plurality of fasteners removably attach the rainfly to the dome;   wherein the first lateral edge forms a closed face of the pan;   wherein the second lateral edge forms a closed face of the pan;   wherein the third lateral edge forms a closed face of the pan;   wherein the fourth lateral edge is the edge of the pan that attaches to the sleeping bag;   wherein the frame is a self-erecting structure;   wherein the frame is a spring based structure;   wherein the frame returns to its relaxed position to self-erect the dome to its deployed state;   wherein the frame further comprises a first torsion shaft, a second torsion shaft, a third torsion shaft, and a fourth torsion shaft;   wherein the first torsion shaft, the second torsion shaft, the third torsion shaft, and the fourth torsion shaft are interconnected to form the frame;   wherein the bivouac further comprises a bug dome;   wherein the bug dome attaches atop of the dome;   wherein fluids can flow through the exterior surface of the bug dome but solid items, including insects, are blocked from entering into the protected space;   wherein the bug dome is formed from a mesh textile.   
     
     
         2 . (canceled) 
     
     
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         13 . The bivouac according to  claim 1   wherein the first torsion shaft is a torsion bar;   wherein the second torsion shaft is a torsion bar;   wherein the third torsion shaft is a torsion bar;   wherein the fourth torsion shaft is a torsion bar.   
     
     
         14 . The bivouac according to  claim 13   wherein the first torsion shaft is in a deformed shape when the dome is in storage;   wherein the second torsion shaft is in a deformed shape when the dome is in storage;   wherein third torsion shaft is in a deformed shape when the dome is in storage;   wherein the fourth torsion shaft is in a deformed shape when the dome is in storage;   wherein the first torsion shaft transitions into a relaxed shape when the dome is deployed;   wherein the second torsion shaft transitions into a relaxed shape when the dome is deployed;   wherein the third torsion shaft transitions into a relaxed shape when the dome is deployed;   wherein the fourth torsion shaft transitions into a relaxed shape when the dome is deployed.   
     
     
         15 . The bivouac according to  claim 14   wherein the shell is a sheeting material;   wherein the shell forms the vertical exterior surfaces of the dome.   
     
     
         16 . The bivouac according to  claim 15  wherein each of the plurality of fasteners is a quick release buckle. 
     
     
         17 . (canceled)