Patent ID: 6167898
Filing Date: 2001-01-02
Classification: E04H

Abstract:
A tent structure, comprising: a base member; a support frame extending upward from the base member; and a fabric shell supported by the support frame so as to define a tent interior, the shell including a door therein located adjacent to the base member for permitting access the tent interior, the door having a door width extending along the base member; wherein the base member comprises a bottom layer having top and bottom surfaces and made of a water resistant material, and at least one inflatable air mattress attached to the top surface of the bottom layer; and a door mat adapted for persons to wipe their shoes before entering the door; the door mat being connected to the base member adjacent to the door and extending out from the base member at a location adjacent to the door for placement on the ground adjacent to the door; wherein the door mat comprises a sheet material connected along one edge thereof to the base member, the length of the one edge defining the length of the door mat, the sheet material being flexible, the length of the door mat being shorter than the door width such that the flexible door mat can be rolled up and disposed inside the tent interior for convenient storage.