# US 2018/0320834 A1 · Inflatable light > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2018/0320834 A1 - Document ID: US20180320834A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 15/586,440 - Filed: 2017-05-04 - Published: 2018-11-08 - Earliest claimed: 2017-05-04 - Assignees: Evergreen Enterprises of Virginia, LLC - Applicants: Evergreen Enterprises of Virginia, LLC - Inventors: Paul D. MAGUIRE; Ting XU - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20180320834A1 ## CPC - F21L 4/08: characterised by means for in situ recharging of the batteries or cells - F21V 3/026: {being inflatable} - F21V 7/0083: {Array of reflectors for a cluster of light sources, e.g. arrangement of multiple light sources in one plane (combination of two or more reflectors F21V7/0025)} - F21V 23/0414: {specially adapted to be used with portable lighting devices} - F21W 2121/00: Use or application of lighting devices or systems for decorative purposes, not provided for in codes F21W2102/00 – F21W2107/00 - F21Y 2103/33: annular - F21Y 2115/10: Light-emitting diodes [LED] - F21L: LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF, BEING PORTABLE OR SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR TRANSPORTATION - F21V: FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - F21W: INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO USES OR APPLICATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS - F21Y: INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO THE FORM OR THE KIND OF THE LIGHT SOURCES OR OF THE COLOUR OF THE LIGHT EMITTED ## Abstract An inflatable lighting device having a rechargeable, solar powered, and inflatable light. The inflatable lighting device includes an inflatable framework that has inflatable support volumes and a non-inflatable portion, a light assembly in a water proof housing, inlet/outlet architecture to inflate and/or deflate the inflatable support volumes, and an interchangeable decorative sleeve to enclose the inflatable framework. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An inflatable light device, comprising: an inflatable framework having a closed first end and an open second end; a power source; a light assembly; and inlet/outlet architecture operatively connected to the inflatable framework to inflate and/or deflate the inflatable framework. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The inflatable light device of claim 1, wherein the inflatable framework is composed of a flexible polymeric material that is transparent, translucent or opaque. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The inflatable light device of claim 1, wherein the inflatable framework comprises inflatable support volumes and a non-inflatable portion. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The inflatable light device of claim 3, wherein the inflatable support volumes are fillable with at least one of gas, liquid, gel, or solid material. ### Claim 5 (depends on 3) The inflatable light device of claim 3, wherein the inlet/outlet architecture is to inflate and/or deflate the inflatable support volumes. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The inflatable light device of claim 1, wherein the power source comprises a solar power source. electric power; or battery power. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The inflatable light device of claim 1, wherein the power source comprises an electric power source. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The inflatable light device of claim 1, wherein the light assembly comprises a printed circuit board, a reflector, at least one light emitting diode, and a water proof bezel. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The inflatable light device of claim 1, wherein the light assembly is configured for mounting on a first end of the inflatable framework to form the closed first end. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The inflatable light device of claim 9, wherein the light assembly is configured for mounting on a second end of the inflatable framework to form the open second end. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The inflatable light device of claim 1, further comprising a handle configured for attachment to the closed first end. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The inflatable light device of claim 1, further comprising an interchangeable decorative sleeve to cover the inflatable framework. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The inflatable light device of claim 12, wherein the interchangeable decorative sleeve is elastically connected to an outside surface of the inflatable framework at both the closed first end and the open second end. ### Claim 14 (depends on 12) The inflatable light device of claim 12, wherein the interchangeable decorative sleeve is composed of a fabric layer. ### Claim 15 (depends on 12) The inflatable light device of claim 12, wherein the interchangeable decorative sleeve is composed of a flexible polymer layer. ### Claim 16 An inflatable light device, comprising: an inflatable framework having a closed first end and an open second end; a power source; a rechargeable battery operatively connected to the power source; a light assembly that includes a printed circuit board and at least one light emitting diode; inlet/outlet architecture operatively connected to the inflatable framework to inflate and/or deflate the inflatable framework. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The inflatable light device of claim 16, wherein the power source comprises a solar power source having at least one solar panel operatively connected to the rechargeable battery. ### Claim 18 (depends on 16) The inflatable light device of claim 16, wherein the at least one solar panel is configured for placement on an outer face of the printed circuit board. ### Claim 19 (depends on 17) The inflatable light device of claim 17, further comprising: a power switch configured for placement at an outer face of the printed circuit board; and a reflector having at least one aperture configured for placement over the at least one light emitting diode. ### Claim 20 (depends on 17) The inflatable light device of claim 17, wherein: the rechargeable battery is configured for placement at an inner face of the printed circuit board; and the at least one light emitting diode is configured for placement at the inner face of the printed circuit board.