INFLATABLE LIGHT
An inflatable lighting device having a rechargeable, solar powered, and inflatable light. The inflatable lighting device includes an inflatable framework that has inflatable support volumes and a non-inflatable portion, a light assembly in a water proof housing, inlet/outlet architecture to inflate and/or deflate the inflatable support volumes, and an interchangeable decorative sleeve to enclose the inflatable framework.
1 . An inflatable light device, comprising:
an inflatable framework having a closed first end and an open second end;
a power source;
a light assembly; and
inlet/outlet architecture operatively connected to the inflatable framework to inflate and/or deflate the inflatable framework.
2 . The inflatable light device of claim 1 , wherein the inflatable framework is composed of a flexible polymeric material that is transparent, translucent or opaque.
3 . The inflatable light device of claim 1 , wherein the inflatable framework comprises inflatable support volumes and a non-inflatable portion.
4 . The inflatable light device of claim 3 , wherein the inflatable support volumes are fillable with at least one of gas, liquid, gel, or solid material.
5 . The inflatable light device of claim 3 , wherein the inlet/outlet architecture is to inflate and/or deflate the inflatable support volumes.
6 . The inflatable light device of claim 1 , wherein the power source comprises a solar power source. electric power; or battery power.
7 . The inflatable light device of claim 1 , wherein the power source comprises an electric power source.
8 . The inflatable light device of claim 1 , wherein the light assembly comprises a printed circuit board, a reflector, at least one light emitting diode, and a water proof bezel.
9 . The inflatable light device of claim 1 , wherein the light assembly is configured for mounting on a first end of the inflatable framework to form the closed first end.
10 . The inflatable light device of claim 9 , wherein the light assembly is configured for mounting on a second end of the inflatable framework to form the open second end.
11 . The inflatable light device of claim 1 , further comprising a handle configured for attachment to the closed first end.
12 . The inflatable light device of claim 1 , further comprising an interchangeable decorative sleeve to cover the inflatable framework.
13 . The inflatable light device of claim 12 , wherein the interchangeable decorative sleeve is elastically connected to an outside surface of the inflatable framework at both the closed first end and the open second end.
14 . The inflatable light device of claim 12 , wherein the interchangeable decorative sleeve is composed of a fabric layer.
15 . The inflatable light device of claim 12 , wherein the interchangeable decorative sleeve is composed of a flexible polymer layer.
16 . An inflatable light device, comprising:
an inflatable framework having a closed first end and an open second end;
a power source;
a rechargeable battery operatively connected to the power source;
a light assembly that includes a printed circuit board and at least one light emitting diode;
inlet/outlet architecture operatively connected to the inflatable framework to inflate and/or deflate the inflatable framework.
17 . The inflatable light device of claim 16 , wherein the power source comprises a solar power source having at least one solar panel operatively connected to the rechargeable battery.
18 . The inflatable light device of claim 16 , wherein the at least one solar panel is configured for placement on an outer face of the printed circuit board.
19 . The inflatable light device of claim 17 , further comprising:
a power switch configured for placement at an outer face of the printed circuit board; and
a reflector having at least one aperture configured for placement over the at least one light emitting diode.
20 . The inflatable light device of claim 17 , wherein:
the rechargeable battery is configured for placement at an inner face of the printed circuit board; and
the at least one light emitting diode is configured for placement at the inner face of the printed circuit board.