# US 10,766,049 B2 · Mobile paint booth system and method for applying paint to a vehicle > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,766,049 B2 - Document ID: US10766049B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/849,736 - Filed: 2017-12-21 - Published: 2018-04-26 - Granted: 2020-09-08 - Earliest claimed: 2013-07-10 - Applicants: Thomas Williams - Inventors: Thomas Williams - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10766049B2 ## CPC - B05B 16/40: Construction elements specially adapted therefor, e.g. floors, walls or ceilings (ceiling elements filtering inflow of air into the booth B05B16/60; walls specially adapted for promoting separation of excess material B05B14/44) - B05B 16/60: Ventilation arrangements specially adapted therefor - B05B 16/80: Movable spray booths - B05D 5/00: Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces to obtain special surface effects, finishes or structures - E04H 1/1205: {Small buildings erected in the open air (E04H1/1272 takes precedence)} - E04H 5/02: Buildings or groups of buildings for industrial purposes, e.g. for power-plants or factories (buildings forming part of cooling plants E04H5/10) - E04H 15/20: inflatable, e.g. shaped, strengthened or supported by fluid pressure - B60R 13/01: Liners for load platforms or load compartments - E04H 2015/201: {with inflatable tubular framework, with or without tent cover} - B05B: SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES (spray-mixers with nozzles B01F25/72; processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces by spraying B05D) - B05D: PROCESSES FOR APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL (conveying articles or workpieces through baths of liquid B65G, e.g. B65G49/02) - E04H: BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL (foundations E02D) - B60R: VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR ## Abstract An improved mobile paint booth system and method for applying paint to a vehicle is herein disclosed. An improved mobile paint booth can comprise a plurality of vertical supports, a base support, a first upper beam, and a second upper beam. The plurality of vertical supports can comprise a corner support at each corner, and a middle support along a first wall. The base support can be substantially in the shape of a “U” that can connect each of the vertical supports. The base of the “U” can be along the bottom of the first wall. The first upper beam that can connect a first set of the corner support and the middle support. The second upper beam that can connect a second set of the corner support. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An inflatable structure comprising: an inflatable framework, said framework comprising: first and second spaced vertically extending inflatable corner supports, each of said first and second corner supports having an upper end and a lower end; a first generally horizontally extending inflatable beam connected to said first and second corner supports at their upper ends; third and fourth vertically extending inflatable corner supports spaced from said first and second corner supports, respectively, each of said third and fourth corner supports having an upper end and a lower end; a second generally horizontally extending inflatable beam connected to said third and fourth corner supports at their upper ends, a generally U-shaped inflatable base connected to said first, second, third, and fourth corner supports at their lower ends; at least one inflation port for inflating said framework, a plurality of air vents in a surface of at least one of said first and second generally horizontally extending inflatable beams, said air vents allowing air to pass from an inside of said inflatable frame to the interior area of said inflatable structure to create a positive pressure within said inflatable structure. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The inflatable structure of claim 1, further comprising a peripherally extending wall system connected to said first, second, third, and fourth corner supports, said wall system including a portion extending between said third and fourth corner supports. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The inflatable structure of claim 2, further comprising at least one exhaust panel positioned in said peripherally extending wall system. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The inflatable structure of claim 2, wherein said wall portion extending between said third and fourth corner supports comprises an entry port large enough for an automobile to pass through. ### Claim 5 (depends on 2) The inflatable structure of claim 2, wherein said wall system comprises one or more orifices, said orifices capable of receiving an air-pressured device. ### Claim 6 (depends on 2) The inflatable structure of claim 2, wherein said wall system comprises one or more emergency exits. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The inflatable structure of claim 1, further comprising at least one air outlet positioned in said inflatable framework whereby air from within said inflatable framework flows into said structure. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The inflatable structure of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of tethers connected to said structure to anchor said structure to the ground. ### Claim 9 A method for applying paint to a vehicle using an inflatable structure comprising the steps of: inflating an inflatable structure comprising: an inflatable framework, said framework comprising: first and second spaced vertically extending inflatable corner supports, each of said first and second corner supports having an upper end and a lower end; a first generally horizontally extending inflatable beam connected to said first and second corner supports at their upper ends; third and fourth vertically extending inflatable corner supports spaced from said first and second corner supports, respectively, each of said third and fourth corner supports having an upper end and a lower end; a second generally horizontally extending inflatable beam connected to said third and fourth corner supports at their upper ends, a generally U-shaped inflatable base connected to said first, second, third, and fourth corner supports at their lower ends; at least one inflation port for inflating said framework; a plurality of air vents in a surface of at least one of said first and second generally horizontally extending inflatable beams, said air vents allowing air to pass from an inside of said inflatable frame to the interior area of said inflatable structure to create a positive pressure within said inflatable structure; driving a vehicle into said structure; applying paint to said vehicle. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The method of claim 9, wherein said inflatable structure further comprises a peripherally extending wall system connected to said first, second, third, and fourth corner supports, said wall system including a portion extending between said third and fourth corner supports. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The method of claim 10, wherein said inflatable structure further comprises at least one exhaust panel positioned in said peripherally extending wall system. ### Claim 12 (depends on 10) The method of claim 10, wherein said wall portion extending between said third and fourth corner supports comprises an entry port large enough for said vehicle to pass through. ### Claim 13 (depends on 10) The method of claim 10, wherein said wall system comprises one or more orifices, said orifices capable of receiving an air-pressured device. ### Claim 14 (depends on 10) The method of claim 10, wherein said wall system comprises one or more emergency exits. ### Claim 15 (depends on 9) The method of claim 9, wherein said inflatable structure further comprises at least one air outlet positioned in said inflatable framework whereby air from within said inflatable framework flows into said structure. ### Claim 16 (depends on 9) The method of claim 9, wherein comprising a plurality of tethers connected to said structure to anchor said structure to the ground.