Dynamic multiple compartment air inflatable display
The invention is directed to an inflatable display that has a plurality of inflatable compartments. A first inflatable compartment is continuously inflated by a first fan element and at least a second inflatable compartment is periodically inflated by a second fan element. The inflatable display may be produced from permeable material and configured to represent a predetermined shape or design when inflated, such as a witch and caldron, Santa Claus and a chimney, or the Easter Bunny and an Easter egg. Further, the inflatable display may include a string of lights enclosed within a plastic shell to avoid damaging the inflatable display material by heat or fire. Also, the period associated with the operational inflation/deflation may be controlled by a variable controller connected to the second fan element.
1. An inflatable display comprising:
a first inflatable compartment;
a second inflatable compartment including a statically inflated portion and a dynamically inflated portion;
a first fan element providing a continuous air flow to inflate the first inflatable compartment and the statically inflated portion of said second inflatable compartment; and
a second fan element providing a periodic air flow to inflate and deflate the dynamic inflated portion of said second inflatable compartment.
2. The inflatable display of claim 1 , wherein the second inflatable compartment is configured with at least one ballast element.
3. The inflatable display of claim 2 , wherein at least one illumination module is disposed within the first inflatable compartment.
4. The inflatable display of claim 3 , wherein at least one illumination module is disposed within the second inflatable compartment.
5. The inflatable display of claim 4 , wherein the illumination modules are operatively connected to one fan element.
6. The inflatable display of claim 5 , wherein the fan elements are situated within the inflatable display.
7. The inflatable display of claim 6 , wherein the second inflatable compartment includes an extension portion.
8. The inflatable display of claim 5 , wherein the fan elements are secured to the inflatable display.
9. The inflatable display of claim 2 , wherein the ballast element is attached to a dynamic inflatable portion of the second inflatable compartment to assist in deflating the portion.
10. The inflatable display of claim 9 , wherein the second fan element is configured to operate for an initial pre-determined length of time that is longer than a periodic operational airflow frequency.
11. The inflatable display of claim 1 , wherein the second inflatable compartment is configured with at least one exhaust port.
12. The inflatable display of claim 1 , further comprising at least one air intake tube associated with said first fan element and said first inflatable compartment.
13. The inflatable display of claim 12 , further comprising at least one second air intake tube associated with said second fan element and said second inflatable compartment.
14. The inflatable display of claim 1 , further comprising at least one air intake tube associated with said second fan element and said second inflatable compartment.
15. The inflatable display of claim 1 , wherein the periodic air flow to inflate and deflate is controlled by a variable controller.
16. The inflatable display of claim 1 , wherein the periodic air flow to inflate or deflate is predetermined.
17. An inflatable display comprising:
at least one first inflatable compartment continuously inflated by a first fan element; and
at least one second inflatable compartment including a statically inflated portion continuously inflated by said first fan element and a dynamically inflated portion periodically inflated and deflated by a second fan element.
18. The inflatable display of claim 17 , wherein the second inflatable compartment is configured with at least one ballast element.
19. The inflatable display of claim 18 , wherein the ballast clement is attached to a dynamic inflatable portion of the second inflation compartment to assist in deflating the portion.
20. The inflatable display of claim 19 , wherein the second fan element is configured to operate for an initial pre-determined length of time that is longer than a periodic operational airflow frequency.
21. The inflatable display of claim 17 , wherein at least one illumination module is disposed within the first inflatable compartment.
22. The inflatable display of claim 21 , wherein at least one illumination module is disposed within the second inflatable compartment.
23. The inflatable display of claim 22 , wherein the illumination modules are operatively connected to one fan element.
24. The inflatable display of claim 23 , wherein the fan elements are situated within the inflatable display.
25. The inflatable display of claim 23 , wherein the fan elements are secured to the inflatable display.
26. The inflatable display of claim 23 , wherein the second inflatable compartment includes an extension portion.
27. The inflatable display of claim 17 , further comprising at least one air intake tube associated with said first fan element and said first inflatable compartment.
28. The inflatable display of claim 27 , further comprising at least one second air intake tube associated with said second fan element and said second inflatable compartment.
29. The inflatable display of claim 17 , further comprising at least one air intake tube associated with said second fan element and said second inflatable compartment.
30. The inflatable display of claim 17 , wherein the periodically inflated and deflated second inflatable compartment is controlled by a variable controller.
31. The inflatable display of claim 17 , wherein the periodically inflated and deflated second inflatable compartment occurs at a predetermined frequency.
32. A method for inflating a dynamic multiple compartment inflatable display comprising:
continuously inflating at least one inflatable compartment and a statically inflated portion of a second inflatable compartment; and
periodically inflating and deflating a dynamically inflated portion of said second inflatable compartment.
33. The method of claim 32 , wherein the step of periodically inflating and deflating is predetermined.
34. The method of claim 32 , wherein the step of periodically inflating and deflating is controlled by a variable controller.