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Inflatable nested toroid structureAn inflatable structure comprises at least two generally toroidal, inflatable modules. When in a deployed mode, the first, inner module has a major diameter less than that of a second, outer module and is positioned within the inner circumference of the outer module such that the first module is nested circumferentially alongside the second module. The inflatable structure, in a non-deployed, non-inflated mode, is of compact configuration and adapted to be transported to a site of deployment. When deployed, the inflatable structure is of substantially increased interior volume. In one embodiment, access between the interior of the first module and the second module is provided by at least one port or structural pass-through. In another embodiment, the inflatable structure includes at least one additional generally toroidal module external of and circumferentially surrounding the second module.
Document ID
20120000546
Acquisition Source
Headquarters
Document Type
Other - Patent
Authors
Johnson, Christopher J.
Raboin, Jasen L.
Spexarth, Gary R.
Date Acquired
August 25, 2013
Publication Date
December 6, 2011
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Patent
US-Patent-8,070,105
Patent Application
US-Patent-Appl-SN-11/956,826
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