Patent ID: 6584732
Filing Date: 2003-07-01
Classification: E04H

Abstract:
An inflatable structure, comprising:a first external panel provided as a pressure barrier for the inflatable structure; a second panel substantially parallel to the first panel as a pressure barrier for the inflatable structure such that the first and second panel form a cavity therebetween inflated with pressurized gas; and at least one cord attached to the first panel and the second panel for substantially retaining the first panel and second panel in a predetermined relationship to one another against pressure from the pressurized gas, wherein said first panel further comprises at least two panel strips attached to one another and to a first webbing strip, the first webbing strip being substantially perpendicular to the first panel when the structure is inflated, wherein the at least one cord is attached to the webbing strip, wherein said second panel further comprises at least two panel strips attached to one another and to a second webbing strip, the second webbing strip being substantially perpendicular to the first panel when the structure is inflated, wherein the at least one cord is attached to the second webbing strip, wherein said first webbing strip further includes at least one grommet attached to the first webbing strip, for attaching the at least one cord, wherein said second webbing strip further includes at least one grommet attached to the second webbing strip, for attaching the at least one cord, wherein each of said at least one cord is attached to said first panel at an angle substantially normal to the surface of the first panel, and wherein the said at least one cord comprises a plurality of cords, and wherein the average angle of attachment of the cords relative to their respective attachment points in the first panels is substantially 90 degrees.