MXPA06006395A - Modular inflatable multifunction field-deployable apparatus and methods of manufacture - Google Patents

Abstract

An modular, inflatable, multi-function, field-deployable apparatus 600 having, in its preferred embodiments, an inflatable reflector apparatus 610 comprising a least one manufactured parabolic mirror made from a pressure-deformable reflective covering of an inflatable ring for focusing electromagnetic energy from radio frequency radiation (RF) through the ultraviolet (UV) radiation including solar energy for (1) heating and cooking, (2) electrical power generation, (3) enhancing the transmission and reception of radio signals, (4) enhancing vision in low-light environments, and/or (5) projection of optical signals or images. The device also has non-electromagnetic uses, such as the collection and storage of water, harnessing of energy from a fluid stream, and/or harnessing wave energy. A first main embodiment of the inflatable reflector apparatus 610 generally utilizes two pressure-deformable membranes, at least one of which is reflective. A second main embodiment utilizes a reflective membrane and a transparent membrane. In addition to the reflector apparatus 610, the modular apparatus 600 typically further includes modular assemblies to increase versatility, facilitate use, and/or enhance safety such as, for example, a modular support and orienting assembly 612, a separate support ring 614, a safety shield or cage 616, a focal point support assembly 618, a safety cover 620, a safety net or mesh 622, and a stabilizing assembly 624. Portability is enhanced by complete collapsing of the inflatable device.

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UNIT WITH MULTIFUNCTIONAL INFLATABLE MODULAR DEPLOYMENT AND METHODS FOR ITS MANUFACTURE FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates more broadly to tools or an apparatus with modular multifunctional field deployment, which are typically configured to be used as a highly portable, heating and / or energizing solar cooking appliance, but which can typically also reconfigured and / or redeployed by the user in the field to take advantage of other resources of the surrounding environment and / or to serve (that is, to provide a means of realization) to numerous other functions to improve life or sustain life. More specifically, the present invention relates to improved (or otherwise collapsible) inflatable multifunctional solar concentration devices, which can be typically and selectively configured and / or reconfigured to effectively and reliably perform one or more other functions as well. selected from a wide range of focused electromagnetic, non-focused and / or non-electromagnetic electromagnetic functions, making the invention highly treatable for a broad scope of practical applications within a wide range of terrestrial environments, (e.g., onshore , underground, marine, submarine, by air) and / or non-terrestrial (for example, in space or outside the planet).

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The related interest technique describes various usable devices with electromagnetic energy that includes various devices for concentrating solar energy, although none describes the present invention. Consequently, there remains a need for an inexpensive deployable field device, in addition to being able to concentrate solar energy for heating, cooking, and / or supplying energy, which also provides a means to perform various other life-enhancing or sustaining functions. life, and that is completely collapsible (for example, deflatable) to greatly facilitate its transportation and storage. A review of the related art reveals its many limitations and disadvantages and, thus, clearly shows that this need for a highly portable, multifunctional, and field deployable apparatus remains unfulfilled, thus underlining the value of the present invention , which completely and uniquely meets this need. In particular, U.S. Patent No. 3,326,624 issued June 20, 1967 to Wladimir von Maydell et al., Discloses an inflatable paraboloid mirror capable of being permanently formed in a rigid structure in outer space to collect solar energy for space stations and flying bodies. The mirror has an annular ring with valves, radial segmental covers or band springs, radial heating wires and a double-walled mirror with valves formed with a polyester foam covered with a reflective material. The ring and mirror have internal rigid spacers. However, this apparatus is not suitable enough to be used as a field deployable tool because it can not be collapsed and redeployed after its initial field deployment, it is not multifunctional, it does not provide a means to support and orient the apparatus to facilitating use in a terrestrial environment, it does not provide a means to protect the user against accidental exposure to concentrated electromagnetic radiation, and both its mechanical structure and its deployment means are generally very complex to allow the device to be economically produced for a large use by the general public. Another related technique that shows many of those limitations and disadvantages include: US Patent No. 5,920,294 issued July 6, 1999, to Bibb B. Alien describing a spatial antenna having a cord union multiple internal stressed in a balloon using Mylar® for electromagnetic and solar energy applications in a first mode. A second embodiment uses an outer tensioned cord junction for a spacecraft of an antenna reflector of a molybdenum metal mesh or gold-plated graphite inside an inflated colloidal support balloon using Mylar® for electromagnetic and solar energy applications. Note that the mechanical joints (tied with tensioned cord) used to deploy the reflector are generally very complex and also too large in number to allow an economical construction of a device intended to be of general use to the public. further, means to support and orient the apparatus in a terrestrial environment are not provided. US Patent No. 4,352,112 issued September 28, 1982, to Fritz Leonhardt et al., Discloses a large reflector having an internal face of either a polished aluminum sheet or a plastic sheet attached by individual membrane segments of a rigid foam backing that has a curved concave surface and an opening at its center. Two membranes formed as concave or convex reflectors are used to reflect and concentrate the sun's rays for a heat absorber, a heat exchanger and the like. Note that this patent is primarily a means to produce parabolic reflectors of flat sheets of material, it shows various rigid means to support and operate such reflective membranes. In addition, it does not represent a portable device. U.S. Patent No. 2,977,596 issued March 28, 1961, for Harold D. Justice describes a small inflatable circular antenna dish in a transmitter or receiver base. Note that the rigid support frame of the apparatus can not be significantly collapsed for transportation and storage, and the structure of the reflector contains an unnecessary internal framework, which is not economical to produce. U.S. Patent No. 3,005,987 issued October 24, 1961, to Kent M. Mack et al. discloses an inflatable antenna assembly comprising a radar dome that covers an elliptical elliptical tubular membrane support having a structural cord and two flexible non-conductive concave sheets, wherein a sheet is coated with vaporized aluminum. Note that the apparatus can not be significantly collapsed for transportation and storage, the reflector structure contains tensioned cords, which are unnecessary for use as a solar concentrator, and the radar dome generally inhibits or prohibits its use as an energy concentrator solar broad spectrum. US Patent 3,056,131 issued September 25, 1962, for Ralph L. McCreary describes an inflatable reflector for electromagnetic radiation comprising two thin concave sheets of a flexible plastic material, wherein at least one sheet has a parabolic shape. Note that the rigid support frame of the apparatus can not be significantly collapsed for transportation and storage. In addition, no means is provided to adjustably support and orient the apparatus in a terrestrial environment.

US Patent No. 3,221,333 issued November 30, 1965, to Desmond M. Brown discloses an inflatable radio antenna comprising an air antenna with a flattened sack including a pair of separate parallel flat insulation surfaces connected to a middle portion and which has two antenna elements mounted parallel to form a capacitive plate antenna. Note that this device is primarily a means to produce a capacitive aerial antenna. It does not have a means to concentrate solar energy, such as a parabolic reflector, nor does it have any means to carry out any other function except its primary (only) use as a capacitive aerial antenna. US Patent No. 3,413,645 issued November 26, 1968, to Richard J. Koehler discloses a toroidal antenna assembly for inflatable parabolic radar that provides a small opening for wave energy in one plane and a larger opening for the Wave energy in a perpendicular plane. Note that this apparatus can not be significantly collapsed for transportation and storage, and that the reflector support structure generally inhibits or prohibits using it as a broad spectrum solar energy concentrator. U.S. Patent No. 3,471,860 issued October 7, 1969, to Floyd D. Amburgey discloses a reflector antenna having a variable or flexible surface, the geometric shape of which can be changed by air pressure or a partial vacuum behind the flexible membrane with the purpose of obtaining the best reception of this type of antenna. Note that this patent is primarily a means to produce a parabolic reflector of adjustable focal length from sheets of flat material. It does not represent a portable device that is significantly collapsible. U.S. Patent No. 4,672,389 issued June 9, 1987, to David N. Ulry discloses an inflatable reflector apparatus and a method of manufacture. A super-environmental pressure is maintained within the envelope which is maintained by a compression of the frame member. Note that the rigid support frame of the apparatus is not significantly collapsible for transportation and storage, and the transparent membrane of the super-environmental reflector structure limits efficiency when used as a solar energy concentrator. U.S. Patent No. 4,741,609 issued May 3, 1988, to Daniel V. Sal ls discloses a stretched membrane heliostat having a membrane mounted on a circular frame, in which there is a double-walled portion of the membrane that it extends in a circle near the periphery of the membrane to form a bladder that can be inflated to tense the membrane. Note that the rigid support frame of the apparatus is not significantly collapsible for transportation and storage. U.S. Patent No. 4,755,819 issued July 5, 1988, to Marco C. Bernasconi et al. describes a parabolic reflector antenna that is intended for applications in space vehicles. The device is inflated by gas in space to form an antenna reflector and an antenna radar dome stabilized by a stiffening torus. The coating material is a fabric impregnated with resin which when heated by the sun is polymerized to produce the stable reflecting antenna and does not require gas pressure to maintain its shape. Note that this apparatus is not significantly collapsible for transportation and storage, it is too complex to result in a tool that is sufficiently deployable in the field and economical to be used by the general public, and the radar dome generally inhibits or prohibits its use as a broad spectrum solar energy concentrator. U.S. Patent No. 5,276,600 issued January 4, 1994, for Takase Mitsuo et al., describes a planar reflector composed of a base and a flexible polymeric plastic substrate having a highly reflective silver layer formed thereon and superimposed on the base with an adhesive layer disposed between the two layers. Note that this patent is primarily a means to produce reflectors having a small radius of curvature from the sheets of multilayer flat material. It does not represent a functional collapsible reflector apparatus. U.S. Patent No. 5,893,360 issued April 13, 1999, to O'Malley O. Stoumen et al. describes an inflatable solar oven that has two sheets of flexible material sealed at its edges. The top sheet is clear and the bottom sheet has a reflective layer. Note that this apparatus exhibits an extremely clumsy or annoying cooking method and the functionality of the device is easily deteriorated by the vapors, which can be emitted from the elements that are being heated or cooked inside the device, can condense on the transparent membrane of the device , thus diffusing the solar radiation that is hit, thus avoiding effective concentration. In addition, the device is not multifunctional. US Patent No. 6,150,995 issued November 21, 2000, for L. Dwight Gilger discloses a combined photovoltaic arrangement and a collapsible perimeter of lattice RF reflector. Note that this structure is highly complex in light of its two simple functions, and is generally not suitable for use as a deployable tool in terrestrial field. US Patent No. 6,219,009 issued April 17, 2001, to John Shipley et al., Discloses a tensioned cord and a tie-down connection of a collapsible antenna reflector for an inflatable radial lattice support structure. Note again that the mechanical joints (tied with tensioned cord) used to deploy the reflector are generally too complex to allow an economical construction of a device that is intended for use by the general public. In addition, a means to support and orient the apparatus in a terrestrial environment is not provided. PCT Patent Application PCT / US02 / 16918 published December 5, 2002, to John R. Essig Jr. and James M. Essig, discloses an inflatable reflector apparatus that typically, although optionally, forms a module of the present invention. U.S. Patent Application No. 758,090 published September 26, 1956, to Charles T. Suchy et al., Discloses an inflatable balloon having a radio antenna disposed therein. Note that this apparatus does not have a concentration reflector. French Patent Application No. 1,048,681 published on December 23, 1953, for Adnan Tarcici describes a reflector for concentrating solar energy for cooking when camping. Note that this device is not significantly collapsible for transportation and storage. Japanese Patent Application No. 59-97205 published June 5, 1984 for Yasuo Nagazumi discloses a satellite dish having a sealed chamber filled with nitrogen and demarcated with a radiant aluminum liner and with heat insulating mirror. Note that this device is not significantly collapsible for transportation and storage and is not suitable for concentrating solar energy.

Disadvantages of the Prior Art In conclusion, the disadvantages of the prior art generally include, among others, one or more of the following limitations: (a) The device or apparatus is generally not multifunctional in nature, ie, it is generally limited to either a single function or perhaps two or more closely related functions; (b) The apparatus is not adequate or sufficiently collapsible to allow easy transportation to and from the field, or to allow convenient storage when not in use; (c) The device can not be easily reused or re-deployed, that is, the device can not collapse after its initial deployment to facilitate its transportation to an alternate location or to store it compactly for future use. (d) The apparatus does not have a lightweight collapsible means to support and orient the apparatus to facilitate its use in a terrestrial environment, and / or does not employ other features to facilitate its use by persons having limited experience or knowledge such as like that of the well-known simple inflation valves; (e) The apparatus does not have a means to protect the user from accidental exposure to highly concentrated electromagnetic radiation, thereby presenting a safety hazard; (f) The apparatus exhibits limited efficiency when the broad spectrum solar radiation is concentrated as a result of having one or more intermediate layers in its optical path, such as a membrane or a transpt radar dome; (g) The apparatus exhibits unnecessary structural complexity, thereby resulting in an apparatus that is not economical to produce for broad use by the general public; and / or (h) The apparatus is generally not suitably rugged or durable enough for rapid deployment in the field, such as in an aerial launch, nor does the apparatus provide a means to easily repair the device in the field using integral materials of quick repair in case of damage, (i) The device is generally not modular and selectively configurable by the user to carry out other functions. In contrast, each of these disadvantages or limitations of the prior art is overcome by the present invention.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention, in its preferred embodiments, is an optionally configurable or reconfigurable modular apparatus, inflatable, multifunctional, deployable in the field, which primarily provides an economical means to take advantage of resources from its surrounding environment (for example, concentrating solar energy to heat, cook and / or supply energy in a terrestrial environment), but which also typically provides various means to carry out other functions that improve the quality of life or sustain life (for example, taking advantage of a material resource of the environment such as precipitation to provide drinking water), and that it can generally be totally collapsed (eg, deflated) to greatly facilitate transportation and storage. Briefly, the modular, inflatable, multifunctional, field deployable apparatus of the present invention typically has as its primary functional module a basically inflatable, multifunctional, and parabolic reflector apparatus, such as that described in the prior applications. The present invention typically further includes one or more optional modules, preferably and removably attached, accessory modules and / or elements, such as an inflatable (or otherwise collapsible) means for supporting and guiding the basic inflatable reflector apparatus, a Inflatable medium (or otherwise collapsible) to protect the user from accidental exposure to highly concentrated electromagnetic radiation (eg solar) at or near a focal point of the basic reflector apparatus, an inflatable means (or that can be collapsed in another way) to support materials or accessory elements in proximity to the focal point, and an inflatable protective cover (or that can be collapsed in another way). Regarding its functionality, briefly note that the preferred embodiments of both of the basic inflatable reflector apparatus, of the basic invention (i.e., the related invention by the inventors of the present invention) and, thereby, the modular deployable field apparatus of the present invention are mainly configured to be used as a highly portable, heating and / or energizing solar cooking appliance. However, both of the basic reflector apparatus, and the field deployable modular apparatus are typically configured in a special way (though not necessarily) to also perform effectively and reliably, either alone or in cooperation with various optional joining elements one or more than other functions selected from a wide range of functions focused on electromagnetic, not focused on the electromagnetic, and not electromagnetic. Therefore, both the basic reflector apparatus and the field deployable modular apparatus can serve as highly portable multifunctional tools, each of which is highly treatable for a wide scope of practical applications; however, the reconfigurable selection nature of the modular apparatus of the present invention offers enormous versatility, safety and / or ease of use relative to the basic reflector apparatus. In greater detail, the present invention is generally functionally optimized (in terms of the basic invention) for concentrating, focusing, and / or directing radiative electromagnetic energy emissions and is effective across a wide range of the electromagnetic spectrum of a radiation radio frequency (RF) through ultraviolet (UV) radiation that includes broad spectrum solar energy. However, as indicated above in the present invention (and the basic invention) they can also effectively and reliably perform numerous other functions unrelated to the concentration, focus and emission of radiant electromagnetic energy. Focused on the electromagnetic applications of the present invention typically include 1) broad spectrum (eg solar) radiation concentration for heating, cooking, sterilizing, distilling, processing materials, generating electrical power and / or the like, (2) manipulating radio frequency radiation and / or microwave to improve the transmission and reception of radio signals and / or other electromagnetic communications, and / or (3) manipulate visible spectrum radiation to improve vision in low light environments, project signals or optical images and / or other optical purposes, such as using the apparatus as a convex mirror to extend the user's field of vision for surveillance and / or security. Applications not focused on electromagnetic typically include 1) its use as an emergency thermal blanket, protector, incubator, greenhouse and / or the like, (2) its use as an electromagnetic energy shield and / or (3) its use as a electrostatic insulator. Non-electromagnetic applications typically include (1) the collection, storage and / or processing of water or other substantially fluidic materials, (2) their use as a shield to protect people, equipment, materials and / or other elements from inclement weather and / or other environmental elements, (3) its use as a soft or adaptable support such as a bed, a crib, an inflatable plastering (to immobilize a broken limb), and the like, (4) its use as a flotation device in water or a water boat, (5) its use as a portable fermenting device to produce fuels, medicines, beverages and / or other materials, (6) its use as an inflatable airship or a water wheel to produce electrical and / or mechanical energy, (7) its use as an apparatus for harnessing inflatable wave energy to produce electric and / or mechanical energy, pumping fluids, and / or desalinating sea or ocean water, and / or (8) its use as a device of amplif Directional sound indication. The invention contemplates numerous other uses as discussed below and how it is readily apparent to the user of the apparatus. However, it is emphasized that any particular embodiment or manifestation of the present invention does not need to perform all of those functions, i.e., a particular embodiment can be configured to perform a limited number or sub-set of those functions without departing from the nature of the invention. Furthermore, as shown below, it should be noted that although the basic reflector apparatus is generally the primary functional module of the field deployable modular apparatus, the present invention (i.e., the modular field deployable apparatus) can optionally be reconfigured without an apparatus basic reflector by the user in the field (or in the factory) to perform various functions not focused on the electromagnetic and / or non-electromagnetic, for example, use it as a flotation device in water or to use it as part of a aeroturbine apparatus, without departing from the nature of the invention. With regard to physical construction, first it should be noted that each of the modular structures of the present invention is generally optimized to minimize weight, non-deployable volume and production cost, while simultaneously maximizing operational performance, versatility, and safety. To achieve such optimization, the primary modules of the present invention are typically made of one or more lightweight inflatable structures (such as an inflatable ring), thin flexible membranes (eg, pressure drop down) and / or other weight structures lightweight easily collapsible. An excellent example of such structural optimization is the basic inflatable reflector apparatus in a first main configuration of preferred embodiment, wherein two pressure deformable membranes (ie, which can be deployed by pressure), at least one of them is reflective, and it is used in conjunction with the inner portion of an inflatable support ring to form a highly efficient central reflector chamber, which can usually be inflated either by sub-environmental pressure (the one required for most applications) or by pressure super-environmental to deploy the reflective membrane (s). Note that by using the inner portion of the support ring to form an integral part of the highly efficient sub-environmental pressurizable reflector chamber, the first mode of the basic reflector apparatus can be produced very economically from a minimum number of parts while maximizes the specific weight power output. As another example, a second main mode of the basic reflector apparatus uses at least one reflective membrane and at least one transparent membrane to form a central reflector chamber, which generally can be inflated only by super environmental pressure to deploy the reflective membrane. Although generally it is less efficient than the first mode when it is used to concentrate electromagnetic energy of broad spectrum of concentration, the primary structure of the second mode of the basic reflector apparatus can be made extremely economical from only two sheets of material. Additionally, both embodiments of the basic reflector apparatus generally employ one or more reflective membranes that are preformed substantially in the form of a paraboloid to increase safety, facilitate their operation, and reduce the structural load of the membranes in the support ring. (It should be noted that a "preformed" membrane deformable by pressure is a membrane that is manufactured to substantially envelop or possess its shape deformed by pressure, i.e. its unfolded surface contour, prior to the application of a significant differential pressure through of the membrane.) as noted above, the other modules of the present invention are also typically structured from similar lightweight inflatable structures and / or pressure-expandable membranes to achieve such structural optimization; however, it should be noted further that the particular modules (or components thereof) are also sized to substantially correspond, when possible, with other modules and / or components of the present invention, both concepts to further reduce the cost of manufacturing by minimizing the number of different elements required to build the modular apparatus, and to allow similarly sized modules to be easily exchanged to increase the versatility of the modular apparatus and / or facilitate rapid replacement of one or more modules in case that they are damaged. To allow various modules of the present invention to operate as a unit, each module typically includes one or more attachment means for connecting with other modules of the apparatus, for attaching attachment elements, and / or for security and stability of the apparatus to promote a safe operation. Additionally, each module of the inflatable and / or deployable by pressure apparatus requires at least one inflation means or pressure adjusting means such as, for example, a well known simple sealing valve, a manual or automatic pump, a gas can, and / or similar. In order to increase performance, and in addition to increase safety, ease of use, reduce production cost and / or to enable the field deployable modular apparatus to perform additional functions, the present invention contemplates that numerous alternative configurations can be substituted. optional and / or joining elements typically to be incorporated into and / or used in cooperation with various modules of the present invention. Regarding the alternate configurations, note for example that the use of non-preformed (i.e., reflective) elastic membranes is contemplated to enable the basic reflector apparatus to have a variable focal length. In addition, the use of preformed, reflective, non-parabolic membranes (eg, reflective membranes having surfaces that are spherical, corrugated, a series of conical sections, having sides and / or the like) is contemplated to limit the maximum degree of concentration to also increase security. In addition, the invention also contemplates various novel manufacturing methods for the various modules. More specifically, the various manufacturing processes, such as those disclosed in the previous applications (cross-reference) can be employed to economically produce the present invention primarily from multiple flexible thin membranes (eg, pressure deformable). Regarding the optional features and / or joining elements, note that such elements may be incorporated either integrally within or removably joined to the various modules of the present invention. Also note that the various modules of the apparatus can be integrated, in order to allow simultaneous inflation of the integrated and interconnected modules.

The specific portable apparatus shown below greatly facilitates or enables a wide range of useful applications. However, the invention contemplates that many other portable devices can be provided for various purposes by judiciously combining one or more of the modules of the field deployable modular apparatus (or alternate configurations thereof) with any of the numerous optional features and / or elements of binding of the present and / or the basic invention, i.e., the invention is not limited to the specific examples shown and / or described herein. Finally, the present invention serves as a highly portable field multipurpose, multipurpose field deployable tool or apparatus that can provide a field or utility in the field (or another partially or significantly stripped environment) of at least one function or utility. to improve life or sustain life. More specifically, the invention can carry out many of the functions for or sustaining life and / or utilities that are routinely provided by a much more massive semi-portable apparatus and / or substantially fixed infrastructure elements typically found within environments highly rich in infrastructure. Consequently, the highly portable multifunctional apparatus of the present invention can quickly, effectively and economically replace and / or supplement, either temporarily or permanently, many of those apparatuses to or support the life and / or infrastructure element, examples of which include various household appliances (ie for home use) and / or other household utensils; research, commercial, industrial, recreational and / or military equipment; municipal energy, water and / or communication services; basic protector of inclement weather or other environmental elements; and / or similar. Accordingly, the present invention is ideally and exceptionally suited to facilitate a wide range of activities including, for example, work in a remote field, emergency response, disaster relief, outdoor recreation (such as camping, backpacking trip). , eating in the field, navigation and / or the like) education, and / or other terrestrial activities (for example, on land, underground, marine, underwater, by air) and / or non-terrestrial environments (for example, in space or off the planet).

Typical Advantages Over the Prior Art Consequently the inflatable multifunction modular apparatus comprising the present invention is generally superior to the related art in at least seven very significant aspects. First, the present invention is superior to the related art as a result of its multipurpose, highly versatile nature, which is greatly enhanced by the selectable, configurable or reconfigurable modular nature of the present invention. It should be noted that the preferred and alternate embodiments of the present invention have numerous electromagnetic and non-electromagnetic applications, many of which are possible only by the selectable, reconfigurable nature of the present invention. In contrast, the entire related art is substantially of a fixed, (ie, non-reconfigurable) configuration and is thereby significantly more limited with respect to the services and applications thereof. In greater detail, it is emphasized that the prior art typically does not make references to, or adaptations for, performing non-electromagnetic functions such as harnessing energy from a stream of fluids or from the collection and storage of water, which are but two of the many. Important aspects of the present invention when the apparatus is deployed in the field as a multi-function ground survivor tool. In addition, the modular nature of the present invention allows the various modules of the apparatus to be used simultaneously for similar and / or radically different functions.; however, the prior technique does not contain such a provision. Second, the present invention is typically superior to the related art as a result of its extremely lightweight and compactly foldable construction, which greatly facilitates its transportation and storage. As an example, note that the pocket-sized version of the basic inflatable reflector apparatus (as an example of the lightweight nature and compact storage of other elements or modules of the present invention) has a mass of approximately 100 grams and measures only 8.5 cm by 12.0 cm by 1.0 cm when fully folded it can be inflated to produce a fully deployed device that has a primary reflector that has a diameter of 120 cm that provides 1000 watts of highly concentrated broad spectrum radiant energy when used terrestrially as a device concentration of solar energy. It should be noted that such a device can thereby provide an unprecedented specific mass power output of approximately 1000 watts per kilogram, depending on the specific thickness and construction material (eg, a 13 micron co-extruded membrane). nylon / polyethylene thickness), and a specific volume power output that is not unfolded, tightly folded, (ie, undeployed power density) of approximately 10 megawatts per cubic meter. As a result, only a cargo aircarrier can, for example, make an aerial launch on a single charge with a sufficient number of devices to capture and concentrate well above 100 megawatts of solar energy. Although a modular apparatus incorporating various inflatable attachment modules generally has a lower power output of specific weight and specific volume than that of the basic inflatable reflector apparatus, it should be noted that such inflatable attachment modules of the modular apparatus can optionally be constructed from one or more modified basic reflector apparatus such that the modified modular apparatus can be reconfigured as a plurality of basic inflatable reflector apparatuses that substantially reach the same power output of specific gravity and high specific volume of the primary basic inflatable reflector apparatus . Third, the present invention, in one or more of its preferred embodiments, is typically superior to the related art as a result of its accurately preformed reflective membranes and other optional features, which greatly increase the operational safety of the device. More specifically, the use of improved preformed substantially parabolic reflective membranes (instead of a flat membrane as is generally used in the prior art), allows the device to have (and may limit the device) relatively short and substantially fixed focal lengths, thus enabling the user to maintain greater control over the location of any potentially hazardous high concentration radiant energy. In addition, novel, preformed, non-parabolic, reflective membranes can be used to limit the maximum degree of energy concentration at lower and thus safer levels. In addition, the use of optionally integral safety cages, safety cover and / or other safety features significantly reduces the risk of accidental exposure to high concentrations of electromagnetic radiation. Again, such characteristics and their associated benefits are typically not contemplated in the prior art. Fourth, the present invention in one or more of its preferred embodiments is typically superior to the related art in that it is easier to deploy (e.g., inflate) and operate. Note that when using preformed reflective membranes (or other preformed elements of the apparatus), such reflective membranes can be fully deployed using significantly less differential pressure across the membranes, thereby facilitating proper inflation. In addition, the various optional elements (typically modular) can be incorporated into the device, which further increases ease of use during deployment and / or operation. For example, such elements include (1) various novel means for supporting and / or orienting the device, (2) various novel apparatus for holding materials or joining elements in proximity to the focal point, (3) the use of inflation valves. simple well-known, that greatly facilitate the deployment, even by people who have an education or limited previous experiences, with the solar concentration apparatus. In contrast, except for the occasional use of well-known focal point mounts; the prior art typically does not contemplate or anticipate such elements or the benefits thereof. Fifth, the modular apparatus of the present invention when employing a first configuration mode of the basic reflector apparatus is typically more efficient in that it eliminates all loss-inducing intermediate layers that are contained within the optical paths of the entire prior art. closely related, that is, the technique using reflective membranes deformable by pressure supported by an inflatable ring, note that when using a reflective chamber of sub-environmental pressure, such as that used in the first mode of the basic reflector apparatus, light Solar or other electromagnetic radiation can travel, without obstruction, from the energy source to the reflector and then to the target. Consequently the first mode of the basic reflector apparatus does not cause loss (ie, zero) of radiant electromagnetic energy since such energy travels to and from the reflector. In contrast, most of the related art requires sunlight or other electromagnetic variation to pass through the transparent membrane of a super environmental reflecting chamber on its way to and from the reflector, thereby resulting in a plurality of losses . The remaining prior art, although using a sub-ambient pressure reflecting chamber, also requires that the electromagnetic energy pass through at least one intermediate layer, such as that of a radar dome, again resulting in a plurality of losses . In general, these losses include the reflection, absorption and diffusion of electromagnetic radiation through the intermediate layer since the radiation travels to and from the reflector. Finally, the intermediate layer of the prior art is typically responsible for reducing the efficiency of such devices in an amount of twenty percent or more, depending on the wavelength of the radiation in which it is struck and the characteristics of transmission of the material or materials comprising the intermediate layer. Sixth, the present invention is typically superior to the related art in that the various modular elements of the present invention each typically possess an extremely simple and optionally highly integrated structure, which has been specially configured to facilitate production in high speed mass, making the device very economical to produce. Note that the designs specified in the related art typically do not demonstrate the high degree of integration and the resulting simplicity of construction to the extent specified herein for the modules of the present invention. Also note that the relative simplicity of the present invention is due, in part, to the fact that the reflective membrane of its basic reflector apparatus can be deformed into a substantially parabolic surface using only the surrounding ambient (e.g., atmospheric) pressure and simple manually operated valves (which can optionally be operated orally). In contrast, the related technique typically relies on complex mechanical arrangements, complex electrostatic systems or complex pressure adjustment systems to deform the reflective membrane on a substantially parabolic surface. Seventh, the present invention is typically superior to the prior art as a result of having a higher degree of robustness, especially when deployed in the field through a launch in the air and other delivery methods that potentially induce high acceleration. Note that such design robustness is a result of almost exclusive use of thin flexible membranes (instead of rigid structures) to produce the various modules of the apparatus. Also, in case of any damage, the apparatus is also superior to the previous technique in that it exhibits a higher maintenance capacity, which is achieved by incorporating an assembly or integral repair means to quickly repair the apparatus in the field. In contrast, the related art does not provide such means for conveniently maintaining the apparatus in the field. It should be noted that each of the above aspects of the present invention, taken separately, represents a significant improvement over the prior art. However, in combination, these higher aspects of the present invention represent a huge improvement over the prior art, whose significance should not be underestimated. More specifically, as a result of optionally possessing all the improvements noted in the prior art, the present invention can effectively serve as a highly functional, highly portable, safe to operate generally, easy to use, high performance and highly efficient tool. economic; a tool that has the ability to significantly increase personal capacity to enjoy and / or survive a variety of demanding physical environments or difficulties, which for a variety of reasons, have few if any of the typical facilities or infrastructural elements to sustain the life of which a large part of humanity in the present depends on a very high level. In particular, the device offers greater benefits to people who were suddenly and unexpectedly forced to live in regions of the world in which the basic facilities for food preparation, drinking water systems or other crucial elements of local infrastructure have been either destroyed or rendered inoperable in another way, either as a result of a war, a natural disaster or other crises. Under such circumstances, it should be noted that the efficiency with which emergency supplies and temporary infrastructure can be reestablished within a disaster area directly affects the quality of life and, more importantly, the survival rate of the people located. in the affected region. Finally, to alleviate adversity generally as much as possible, but also to minimize the mortality rate, the need for temporary replacement facilities that will be reestablished through the affected region in sufficient quantities and with a minimum of time , effort and expense. Due to its low cost, ease of use and high degree of portability, the multifunctional device described herein is ideally and exclusively suited to facilitate such relief efforts in the event of an emergency or disaster. As a result, the present invention provides a highly effective method to meet this undeniable global need, an aspect of the invention that is neither contemplated nor anticipated in the prior art. The present invention can also be of great benefit to people living, working or traveling in underdeveloped or abandoned parts of the world. For people who spend a lot of time in the open air or explorer, the expandable modular apparatus in the field can serve as an invaluable multifunctional survival tool. In addition, as noted above, the apparatus can offer many benefits to people who choose to participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities for which the portable food preparation facilities and / or other functions of the present invention are either a need or a desire In addition, it should be noted that the highly economic apparatus was ideally adapted to be used as an instructional aide to teach students or other interested parties about solar energy. Considering the increasingly smaller supply of fossil fuels in the world and other conventional fuels - especially along with the ever-growing demand for energy - global education about solar energy is becoming increasingly necessary to protect the environment, sustain the global economy and ensure a reasonable quality of life for all the creatures that inhabit the Earth. Again, those additional purposes and benefits are neither contemplated nor anticipated in the prior art. As the subsequent sections of this document are read, it will become very clear that the field deployable modular apparatus is also superior to the related art in a variety of other ways including, among other elements, various novel methods of manufacture, deployment and use of the modular apparatus.

Specific objects and advantages of the invention: Accordingly, it is typically a main object of the present invention (preferred embodiments) to provide a highly portable (i.e., inflatable or otherwise collapsible), modular, selectively configurable, multifunctional, multipurpose apparatus , deployable in field and manufacturing methods thereof, which is generally optimized to be used as a substantially parabolic reflector to focus the electromagnetic energy of radio frequency (RF) radiation through ultraviolet (UV) radiation including the solar radiation (or a predetermined subset thereof), although it can typically also be used for numerous other electromagnetic and / or non-electromagnetic utilities. With respect to the multifunctional nature of this invention, the specific (though optional) objects of the present invention are: (a) to provide a highly portable modular multifunction apparatus for concentrating broad-spectrum (eg, solar) radiation for cooking, heating, sterilize, distill, process materials, and / or for other purposes that require or benefit from the application of radiant heat, which may optionally use various accoutrements specially configured to absorb concentrated solar radiation including, for example, an oven or solar autoclaves that have an external surface of high emissivity (usually obscured) that absorbs energy; (b) providing a portable modular multifunctional apparatus for generating electric power using an electric, thermoelectric and / or photoelectric turbo device; (c) providing a portable modular multifunctional apparatus that can be used to concentrate the radiation of light from a relatively weak source, such as a street lamp, to operate (and / or recharge) a device that would otherwise be inoperable , low power, photovoltaic, such as a manual calculator; (d) providing a portable modular multifunctional apparatus that can be used to increase or enable radio, microwave, and / or satellite communications (including the use of one or more devices such as a receiving station), and / or to enable the radio telescopy; (e) providing a portable modular multifunctional apparatus for increasing vision in dark environments by concentrating visible light radiating from a weak source, such as a crescent moon, or an object being viewed; (f) providing a portable modular multifunctional apparatus for increasing vision in obscured environments by projecting light from non-collimated sources, such as a candle, in dark environments; (g) providing a portable modular multifunctional apparatus for enabling or increasing communications with optical signals, such as when used with a non-collimated light source that is held at the focal point to form a signaling beacon, and optionally including the image as well colored, textured, polarized and / or containing one of the transparent and / or reflective membranes or to increase signaling and / or provide lighting or artistic image formation; (h) providing a portable modular multifunctional apparatus that employs a waveguide system to capture and deliver panchromatic visible light (or other useful spectral radiation range) for indoor, underground and / or underwater environments to increase vision and / or the operation of equipment such as an optical image projector; (i) provide a portable modular multifunctional apparatus that can serve as an electrostatic insulating multi-layered thermal blanket and / or shield against electromagnetic energy to protect a person or object, but which also allows a person or object to hide from an infrared camera (IR) or otherwise protected from the formation of electromagnetic images or a detection device; (j) providing a portable modular multifunctional apparatus that can serve as a soft support, adaptable for persons or objects, including using it as a bed, a cradle, a seat, an inflatable plastering (to immobilize a fractured member), or the like; (k) providing a portable modular multifunctional apparatus that can be used as a water flotation device, a boat or a snow sled; (I) provide a portable modular multifunctional apparatus that can be used to capture, store, process and / or distribute water, other liquids, and / or certain solid materials, for which various optional equipment can be integrated (such as catch rings, gutters , funnels, filters, tubes, valves, pumps and the like) can be incorporated either integrally or removably into the apparatus; (m) providing a portable modular multifunctional apparatus for incorporating a high emissivity surface, such as a matt black surface that can be used to collect water at night by radioactive condensation process; (n) providing a portable modular multifunctional apparatus that can be used as a fermentor, which together with the distillation function noted above, allows the apparatus to produce high quality liquors for fuels, medicinal or other purposes; (o) provide a portable modular multifunctional apparatus for directional sound amplification; (p) providing a portable modular multifunctional device optionally for incorporating one or more pressure-deformable reflective membranes, flat to allow the device to have a variable focal length; (q) provide a portable modular multifunctional apparatus that can be used as a thermal protector such as incubator, hydroponic growth chamber, greenhouse, antifreeze shield and / or a general protector of inclement weather or other environmental elements (eg, mosquitoes, other stinging insects, dust, debris, sunlight, etc.); (r) providing a portable modular multifunctional apparatus that can be used as a dehydrator, dryer, curing chamber and / or sealed or ventilated work chamber; (s) providing a portable modular multifunctional apparatus that can be used as an optionally camouflaged wildlife / hunting display screen, an animal cage, terrarium, aquarium, and / or aquatic growth chamber; (t) providing a portable modular multifunctional apparatus that can be used as an aeroturbine or aquaturbine to produce electrical and / or mechanical energy; (u) providing a portable modular multifunctional apparatus that can be used as a device for harnessing wave energy in a liquid surface to generate mechanical and / or electrical energy; (v) providing a portable modular multifunctional device optionally for incorporating one or more unidirectional valves or for facilitating or enabling the use of the apparatus as a fluid pump; A second main (though optional) typical object of the invention is to provide a modular multifunctional apparatus that is optionally extremely light in weight, that can be completely collapsed and that can be folded in a compact manner to greatly facilitate its transportation and storage, thus providing a high-performance apparatus that is ideally suited for camping, backpacking, eating in the field, navigating, emergency use, disaster relief and / or other situations (terrestrial or in space) for which the performance of a High specific mass and / or a high specific volume is crucial. With respect to portability and storage, the specific (although optional) objects of this invention are: (a) to provide a modular multifunctional apparatus having a primary structure comprising in its entirety thin and / or very thin, high-strength membranes for minimize the weight; (b) providing a modular multifunctional apparatus that is inflatable (ie stiffened and / or otherwise deployable) by the use of pressurized gas that is not generally needed (although it could) be transported together with the device; (c) providing a modular multifunctional apparatus that is completely collapsible and that can be folded compactly when not in use to minimize volume; (d) provide a modular multifunctional apparatus that, due to its extremely low volume of weight and storage (not deployed), produces a more specific performance and very high specific volume of approximately 10,000 watts per kilogram and 10 megawatts per cubic meter, respectively, when used in terrestrial form as a broad spectrum solar concentrator; and / or (e) providing a modular multifunctional device having extremely light and compact weight inflation valves eg, valves made of a membrane material and including a tongue and groove closure. (That is, type "Ziploc®"), fastened by clamps or tied, or a self-adhesive type closure mechanism. A third main (though optional) typical object of the invention is to provide a modular multifunctional apparatus that is optionally safer to operate, transport and / or store. With respect to safety the specific (although optional) objects of this invention are: (a) to provide a portable modular multifunctional apparatus having an integral safety cage preferably inflatable or that can be completely folded otherwise) forming a physical barrier around of the focal point, thus avoiding accidental exposure to potentially dangerous concentrations of electromagnetic radiation; (b) providing a portable modular multifunctional apparatus having an integral security cover to block the radiation hitting the reflective membranes when the device is not in use, thereby preventing the formation of and thereby the risk of accidental exposure at potentially dangerous electromagnetic radiation concentrations at or near the focal point; (c) providing a portable modular multifunctional apparatus having a corrugated integral reflector mechanism to distort the reflective membranes when they are not fully deployed (pressurized), thereby once again substantially preventing the formation of any concentrations of electromagnetic energy not intentional, potentially dangerous; (d) providing a portable modular multifunctional apparatus having one or more preformed parabolic reflective membranes, which limit the device to short, substantially fixed focal lengths, by which the security is increased by providing the operator with greater control of the highly localized location. concentrated in a focal point; (e) providing a portable modular multifunctional apparatus having one or more non-parabolic reflective membranes preformed to limit the maximum degree of energy concentration at lower, and therefore safer, levels; (f) providing a portable modular multifunctional apparatus having one or more means for off-axis light attenuation such as, for example, a lattice for off-axis light attenuation to attenuate the power when the device is placed outside of the shaft, and / or a transparent obscured film to attenuate the reflected light when viewed from a substantially off-axis position; (g) providing a portable modular multifunctional device having one or more means for blocking and / or redirecting the energy in the vicinity of the focal point so as to provide a means of rapid power closure and / or to capture and redirect the electromagnetic rays deviated (which can also improve performance); (h) providing a portable modular multifunction apparatus having an inflatable (or otherwise collapsible) supporting structure (eg, independent pressure envelope) to mitigate the risk of a catastrophic collapse or other failure; and / or (i) providing a portable modular multifunctional device having a status indicating device and / or warning alarm to warn the user or operator of the apparatus that any hazardous condition such as overheating has occurred, fire or similar. A fourth typical (though optional) main object of the invention is to provide a portable modular multifunctional device which optionally is easier to deploy and / or operate with respect to ease of use, the specific (although optional) objects of this invention are (a) provide a modular apparatus having various integral storage and security features such as handles, perforated projections, lashings, weights and storage sacks (especially those that are light in weight, compact and can be manufactured from extensions of the membranes of which the device is composed); (b) provide a modular apparatus having various hardware attachments, integral joints such as clamps, staples, brackets, bushings, Sailboat patches and other common fastening mechanisms (especially those that can collapse to facilitate transportation and storage) ); (c) providing a modular apparatus having various lightweight, portable mechanisms to support and orient the device including, for example, an inflatable adjustable dipod support, a stack of inflatable tapered support / leveling rings and / or an element of inflatable spherical mounting (or otherwise collapsible) with a separate support ring, optionally inflatable (floating); (d) providing a modular apparatus having lightweight portable mechanisms for retaining various elements and / or stores at or near the focal point including, for example, a collapsible multi-purpose grill / boiler soporie, a multi-legged focal point support collapsible, a support for inflatable focal point, and / or a support for focal point secured by cable; (e) providing a modular apparatus having one or more pressure-deformable reflective preformed membranes, which can be fully deployed using significantly lower pressures through the membranes than devices employing flat reflective membrane, thereby facilitating proper inflation; (f) providing a modular apparatus having integral or removably attached features and orientation and alignment features, such as a visual alignment guide, an inclinometer, level, and / or magnetic compass to facilitate alignment with an electromagnetic source and / or a objective, and / or to orient the disposition for other purposes; (g) provide a modular apparatus that has a light / heat resistance indicator such as a blind or iris mechanism that is manually or autonomously confrmed; (h) provide a modular apparatus that has various elements in its own or separately elecralic and / or mechanical annexes to facilitate various applications that include, but are not limited to, foiovolics cells, electric baths, electric pumps, venilators, conductive devices, transformers, ferrous systems , coníroladores, and / or other disposiíivos úfíles; and / or (i) provide a modular apparatus that has a lightweight means for an aufomafizado solar shading. A quintessential main (though optional) objecive of the invention is to provide a porous modular modular apparatus which optionally is more efficient, wherein two pressure-deformable membranes are used to form a concave-concave sub-ambient concave chamber configuration, eliminating in that way the plurality of losses inherent in devices that have one or more inferred layers in the optical radiation, as a transverse membrane of a super-ambient reflec- tor chamber, through which the light must pass at least once. in its iris to or from the focal point. A major main (though optional) challenge of the invention is to provide a versatile, modular, multifunctional apparatus that is optionally allied economically by virtue of its extremely simple, highly elevated construction, and which can be made universally available for use as a ruíctory for educational purposes. Respect to economics, the specific (though optional) objects of this invention are: (a) to provide a modular appendage that has a basic reflecting apparatus (first or second main mode) made of a plurality of sheets (usually four or more) of the thin materials, of the remaining strength, of the elasticity module, (preferably preferable), commercially available, plus the necessary valves, utilizing a manufacturing method of a substantially flatter paleo that greatly simplifies the assembly of tools and manufacturing process. , reducing in this way the manufacturing process; (b) provide a modular apparatus that has a basic reflecting apparatus (depending on the modality) that can be manufactured from just a few thin sheets of one or more commercially available high strength materials, plus the necessary valves, using simple manufacturing processes and well established; and / or (c) providing a field deployable modular apparatus wherein one or more of its modules (or components thereof) are dimensioned to coincide substantially (ie, to be the same size) as that of the modules (or the components thereof), so that the manufacturing cost is reduced by minimizing the number of different elements that need to be produced (although also to increase versatility and ease of repair). A seventh main (though optional) main object of the invention is to provide a portable modular multifunctional device which is optionally highly tolerant to falls, or which is otherwise tolerant of damage and which is easy to repair in the event that be damaged With respect to tolerance and repairability against damage, the specific (although optional) objects of this invention are: (a) to provide a modular apparatus having one or more redundant reflector chambers so that if a reflector chamber is damaged, the device can keep operating; (b) provide a modular apparatus constructed primarily of allialy flexible materials (which optionally include multilayer composite composite and / or reinforced fiber that are feature resistant, resisingent to tearing, and / or abrasion resistant) so that the Apparatus can be dropped initially (for example, dropped from the air), dropped inadvertently (that is, accidenially), and / or otherwise subjected to harsh operating conditions without appreciable damage. considerable; and / or (c) provide a modular appendage that includes comprehensive quick repair materials (eg, self-adhesive patches and the like). A main objective (although optional) object of the invention is to provide a modular, polyfunctional apparatus that is ecologically friendly in virtue of the fact that the apparatus usually does not require combusible to operate. Instead, the present invention typically relies solely on solar radiant energy when used for heating, cooking and the like, thereby minimizing air, aquatic and ferresière confrmation. This is an absolute accomplishment with other cooking equipment and common heating facilities, which are generally based on the combustion of hydrocarbon fuels, and thus inherently cause a condensation through the processes of combustion and non-combusiible combustion releases. (e.g., (spills, leaks, vapor emissions, and the like.) It is a further object of the invention to provide improved elements and arrangements therefor for the disclosed purposes which are not costly, reliable, and completely effective in achieving the intended purposes. These and other objects of the present invention will easily become apparent upon further review of the following description and drawings, however, it becomes increasingly emphatic that any particular modality or manifestation of the present invention did not need to perform all functions. or otherwise comply with all obje os of preseníe invention as done noíar herein, thereby pointing the term "optional" and / or "optionally" when referring to the various objects of the invention in the various above paragraphs ago. Specifically, any particular embodiment of the present invention can be configured to perform and / or fulfill only a limited number or (sub-assemblies) of those functions and / or objections without departing from the basic nature of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES FIGURES 1-1C are, respectively, a perspective view showing a partial view, a cross-sectional view in lateral elevation, a cross-sectional view in exploded section, and an alternate perspective view of an apparatus. modular, íípico, inflatable, multi-functional, deployable in the field. FIGURES 2-2A are, respectively, a top floor view and a side elevation view of a basic inflatable reflector in a first mode configuration currently preferred. FIGURES 2B-2C are respectively a perspective view and a side elevation view of the basic inflatable reflector apparatus showing various optional joining means for joining other modules, for connecting other joint elements, and / or for securing the apparatus as exemplary of the various joining means which are also included in the other modules and / or in the joining elements. FIGURES 3-3A are schematic cross-sectional views of the reflector apparatus of the first basic mode that is used to concentrate and project, respectively, radioelectric electromagnetic energy with its reflective chamber deployed in a sub-ambient mode.

FIGURES 3B-3E are schematic cross-section visions of the reflecting apparatus of the first basic modality used to manipulate the electromagnetic energy radiated with its reflective chamber deployed in a sub-ambient manner. FIGURES 4-4A are, respectively, a visia in upper plañia and a visia in elevation of the basic inflatable reflector apparatus in a second mode configuration. FIGURES 4B-4H are views in cross-sectional diametrical section of the basic inflatable reflector apparatus in a second embodiment configuration illustrating the operation of the various preferred reflector and alvener chamber configurations. FIGURES 5-5B are, respectively, a viscometry in perspective, a visia in cross-sectional diamellial section, and a visia in partial transverse section of a reflecting apparatus of a first modified basic embodiment having a removably joined central pressure deformable membrane. FIGS. 6-6A are, respectively, diametrical cross-sectional views of a first and a second embodiment of the reflective apparatus that have a removably attached reflecting chamber. FIGURES 6B-6C are partial schematic diametrical cross-sectional views of a typical attachment means for securing a reflective chamber that can be removably attached to the support ring. FIGS. 7-7A are schematic diametrical cross-sectional views of the reflective elements of the first basic aliem mode having reflective, ie non-parabolic, cushioned membranes that are preformed, respectively, into spherical and non-spherical revolving surfaces. FIGURES 8-8A are, respectively, a schematic top plan view and a schematic diametric cross sectional view of a first modality of a basic alveolar reflector having a preformed damped reflective membrane in the form of a radially undulating surface of revolution (or radially staggered). FIGURES 9-9C are schematic top plan views and schematic diametrical cross-sectional views of a first embodiment of alternating basic reflector apparatuses having a damped reflective membrane preformed in the form of a radially undulating (or radially staggered) revolution surface. FIGURES 10-10A are a schematic top plan view and a diametral cross-sectional view of a first embodiment of the alternate basic reflector apparatus having a cushioned reflective membrane comprising a plurality (eg, twelve) preformed wedge-shaped depressions, optionally supported by a radial support grid (ie, a plurality of radial cords, wires, cables or the like). FIGURES 11-11G are various schematic top views and a diametrical cross-sectional schematic view (FIGURE 11B) of a first basic mode of reflective apparatuses having a reflective amorphous membrane comprising a plurality of depressions preformed in substantially different layouts. hexagonal, circular, annular or reciargular, optionally soporized by a grid of underlying sopories. FIGURES 12-12C are schematic top views and schematic diametrical cross-sectional views of the first basic alveolar modality of the reflective apparatuses that have a amorphous reflective membrane comprising a plurality of generally wedge-shaped facemas. FIGURES 13-13C are schematic top views and visions in diametrical schematic cross section of a first basic modality of the reflective apparatuses that have a amorphous composite reflective membrane comprising a plurality of conical facets. FIGURES 14-14E are various schematic upper plan visias and a schematic diametrical cross sectional view (FIGURE 14B) of a first basic alveanal modality of the reflective apparatuses that have a amorphous composite reflective membrane comprising a plurality of substantially flat facemas in Circular, annular or triangular provisions. FIGURES 15-15A are a visia in schematic upper plan and a cross section in schematic diametrical section where a first basic modality of the reflecting apparatus has a reflective membrane in amorphous facet that unfolds through a plurality of rods. internal sheets attached to an opposite membrane. FIGS. 16-16A are a schematic top plan view and a diametrical schematic cross-sectional view of a first alternate basic embodiment of the reflector apparatus having a cushioned reflective membrane, wherein a first central inflatable pressure housing is disposed between the upper and lower membranes deformable by pressure to slightly distort the reflective membrane. FIGS. 17-17A are a schematic top plan view and a schematic diametrical cross-sectional view of a first alternate basic modality of the reflective apparatuses that is a dual focal puncture, a cushioned reflective membrane, which results in a device that is two focal points usable. FIGS. 18-18C are schematic cross sectional views of the multifunctional modular apparatus that is used as a broad spectrum electromagnetic (eg, solar) energy concentrator for cooking, distilling, heating, powering and the like. FIGURES 19-19C are schematic cross-sectional views of the multifunctional modular apparatus that is used as a high gain array to facilitate or enable electronic communications. FIGURES 20-20B are schematic cross-sectional views of the multifunctional modular apparatus that are used to manipulate visible spectrum radiation (ie, light) to increase vision, and communicate by light signals, and the like. FIGURES 21-21C are schematic cross-sectional views of the multifunctional modular apparatus that are used as an adaptive support, protector and the like. FIGURES 22-22B are schematic cross-sectional views of the multifunctional modular apparatus that is used as a water collection, storage and processing apparatus. FIGURES 23-23L are various schematic cross-sectional views, front elevation views and lateral elevation views of multifunctional modular apparatus (or modules thereof) that are used as part of a wind turbine apparatus for generating mechanical and / or electrical energy . FIGURES 23M-23O are a schematic cross-sectional view of a front elevation view, and a side elevation view of the modular multifunctional apparatus (or modules thereof) configured and used as part of a hydraulic wheel or air turbine apparatus to generate mechanical and / or electrical energy. FIGURES 24-24C are schematic cross sectional views of the modular multifunctional apparatus (or modules thereof) configured and used for various functions including, respectively, its use as a high directional gain device for sound amplification, its use as a fermentation apparatus, its use as a sieve or filter, and its use as a floating water camera. FIGS. 24D-24F are schematic cross-sectional views of the modular multifunctional apparatus configured and used to take advantage of the mechanical energy or wave energy of an undulating fluid surface (e.g., ocean waves). FIGS. 25-25C are schematic cross-sectional views of the multifunctional modular apparatus illustrating alternative methods of construction of the inflatable spherical support, the inflatable safety shield and the inflatable support rings.

FIGS. 26-26A are diagrammatic cross-sectional views of modular multi-functional devices that comprise an integrated reflective membrane with a spherical low-volume inflation combination support and a focal point support. FIGURES 27-27C are schematic perspectives that illustrate various safety cages (ie, safety shields similar to a lattice with optional safety nets). FIGURES 28-28C are schematic cross-sectional views of a basic inflatable reflecting apparatus that is soporizing a plurality of inflatable tapered sopories and leveling rings. FIGURES 29-29C are visions in schematic perspective illustrating various safety cages of combination / dual use alíernas and soporfes del disposiíivo. FIGURES 30-30A are visions in schematic perspectives illustrating the various safety cages of combination / dual alíernas and soporles of the disposifivo. FIGURES 31-31C are, respectively, a schematic perspective view and cross-sectional schematic views that illustrate various collapsible combination safety cages alíernas and soporíes of the device that are shown soporizing removable reflecting chambers.

FIGURES 32-32G are visions in schematic perspectives that illustrate various focal puncture sounds supported by alternating cable. FIGURES 33-33A are schematic cross-sectional views illustrating the use of a waveguide with a first mode of the super-environmental basic pressurized reflector apparatus. FIGURES 34-34C are schematic cross-section visions illustrating the use of a first embodiment of the basic reflector apparatus as a fluid pump. FIGURES 35-35D are schematic perspective views and schematic cross-sectional views illustrating the use of additional binding membranes for the collection of incremental water to use as protection. FIGURES 35E-35J are partial schematic perspective views illustrating the construction of additional multilayer isolated binding membranes to provide increased water collection, to be used as a prophecy or insulator, and as a fluid heater. FIGURE 36 is a perspective schematic view of a first modality of the modified reflective apparatus that also includes optional joining elements, such as a peripheral gutter, to facilitate collection and storage of water. FIGURE 37 is a schematic perspective view of a first embodiment of the modified reflecting apparatus configured as a sealed camera of porphyry. FIGURES 38-38A are schematic perspective visions of a first embodiment of the modified reflective apparatus that also includes a single soporic axis and a dual axis means to track the sun. FIGS. 39-39B are schematic perspective views of a first embodiment of modified reflective apparatus that further include single-axis means and a dual-axis suspended to color the sun. FIGURES 40-40C are visions in schematic perspectives of polypropylene substrates which are polymeric, multilayered, from which the apparatus can be conslruded.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION Inflatable Modular Multifunctional Apparatus Figure 1 describes an optional, selectively deployable, modular, inflatable, multifunctional, deployable field kit 600 which comprises as its primary functional element a basic inflatable multifunctional apparatus 610 in a first configuration of the preferred embodiment, which is supported on its underside by means of a removable spherical spherical 612 attached removably movably in a separate inflatable inflatable ring 614, and a security shield 616 (which is partially shown in the case) or cage which also supports a sopor 618 attached by removably attached cable to store various malerials and / or connecting elements (not shown) in proximity to the focal point 26 of the basic reflector apparatus. In addition to the security shield 616, two safety means are shown to teach the user of an accidental exposure to high concentrations of potentially dangerous electromagnetic energy, at or near the focal point. First, a removably attached inflatable protective security cover 620 is shown attached to the upper portion of the security cage 616 in a deployed (inflated) condition. The protective safety cover can be rapidly deployed either to attenuate the amount of electromagnetic energy impacted by the reflector 14 (not shown) when the apparatus 600 is being used, or to completely block the electromagnetic radiation when the apparatus is not in use. Second, a security grid or mesh 622 (which is shown partially in transit) is shown attached to the upper portion of the security shield 616 to address unintentional physical access to the focal spot. Note that the security network 622 can also be used to provide convenient support for a partially or fully deployed security cover 620, and to structurally stabilize or reinforce the upper end of the security shield 616. In addition, the security was further increased by a plurality of spacing cables 624 or lines that are shown by connecting the movable upper portion of the modular apposite to the surface (eg, ground) onto which the lower support ring 614 of the apparatus 600 he is resting. Regarding the physical construction, briefly note that each module 610-624 of the apparatus 600 is typically constructed primarily from one or more flexible membranes (eg, pressure deformable), or one or more lightweight inflatable structures and / or other flexible structural elements, such as cables, lines, networks and the like. In addition, each of the module 610, 612, 614, 616, 620 inflatable and / or pressure drop-out in another manner, contains one or more inflation or pressure pressure adjusting means such as the simple shut-off valve 18 as shown in FIG. muesiras; however, a variety of other well-known inflation or pressure adjusting means may be employed, including, for example, manual or auyomatic pumps, pressurized gas lamps and the like. Note that the inflatable structures of the inflatable can be inflated by the interchanged air of the surrounding environment including the means of oral inflation. Furthermore, to enable the various modules of the modular apparatus to operate as a unit, each module typically includes one or more joining means 34 for joining a module to other modules, for joining joint elements and / or for securing and isolating the equipment. as was done earlier. Figure 1A describes the field-deployable modular apparatus 600 which is shown in cross-sectional section by concentrating the radio-electric rays (for example, solar radiation) to heat a joint element that absorbs energy (not mosyrate) as a pot, a boiler, an oven and the like suspended in proximity to the focal point 26 through a support 618 held by cables. Note that the movable upper portion of the modular apparatus is positioned or swiveled within the lower support ring to substantially align the focal axis 30 of the basic reflective module 610 with the solar radiation 28 encircle it. The safety cover 620 is partially unfolded and secured with fasteners or other joining means (not visible), thereby providing an adjustable means for reducing (ie reducing) the impaction capacity of the concentrated radiant energy on the element. fastened in proximity to the focal puncture. Figure 1C describes a cross-sectional view of the exploded modular field 600 module deployable in field that most clearly illustrates its primary modules and their basic physical constructions. Such modular construction allows the apparatus 600 to be selectively configured and, thus, easily reconfigured by the user in the field to perform other functions selected by the user, as will be shown later in witness it. In addition, modular construction increased security by providing redundant architectures, which effectively mitigate the risk of a catastrophic collapse of the equipment. It should be noted that each of the primary modules of the apparatus 600 may optionally comprise a plurality of sub-modules selected by the user, removable by the user. For example, as will be shown hereinafter, the basic reflector apparatus 610 may alternatively have one or more removable core membranes and / or a removable reflector chamber to increase the versatility of the basic reflecfor apparatus 610 and / or the modular apparatus 600. As another example, the module 616 of the inflatable safety cage is shown as a plurality (for example, three) of individually inflated toroidal rings 625, 625, 626, removably attached. The mullianillo configuration also promotes versatility in that the rings can be separated and / or alternatively combined with other elements of the apparatus to serve to hear functions, for example, to use them as flotation devices in water. Note that the use of multiple inflated rings separately for safety shielding also provides an effective means to mitigate the risk of rapid catastrophic collapse. Figure 1D describes the apparatus 600 with its cover 620 in a closed position. It should also be noted that the various modules and / or components thereof (i.e. sub-modules) are preferably pre-sized, where possible, to substantially coincide with the size of one or more modules and / or components of the present apparatus, only for reduce the manufacturing cost so as to allow similarly sized modules or components to be easily interchanged to increase versatility and facilitate maintenance. The invention also contemplates that one or more of the primary modules of the global modular apparatus can be integrally integrated and, optionally, inflating simulinely by providing gas ports that connect between the modules integrally joined. Although such integration and in-connection can reduce redundancy, security may nevertheless increase, for example, by causing the security shield to be deployed simultaneously with the reflecting apparatus. The invention also conforms various alternate configurations for each of the primary modules, various examples of which will be shown below.

Description of the basic inflatable reflector apparatus - first embodiment FIGURES 2 and 2A describe a first currently preferred configuration mode of the basic inflatable reflector apparatus 610, which is illustrated as a foramen or inflated ring support member 12 having a circular cross section and which reflected a reflecive upper frontal membrane 14 and a lower transverse reflecfive membrane 17. The two junctional reflective membranes 14, 17 with the inferred portion of the annular element 12 of soporum provide a central reflecting chamber 20 (ie, a pressure envelope) with a concave-concave, double-parabolic configuration that when inflated to a sub-environmental pressure, that is, when it is deployed in a sub-environmental mode. The membranes 14, 17 each have an inflation valve 18 centered as an example of a pressure or inflation adjustment means for inflating the reflector chamber 20. The inflatable toroidal ring support member 12 also has a valve 18 as an example of an inflation means for inflating the ring soporie to form a rigid ring. It should be noted that by using the infernal portion of the ring support element as an integral part of the reflecting chamber, the device 610 of the first embodiment can be manufactured very economically from a minimum number of parts.

The amorphous ring support element 12 is made of two sheets 13, which are substantially flat and annular and their inflation, which can stick adhesively or fermically to each other along the continuous seams 22 at their infernal peripheries and exile to form a toroid after its inflation, as an example of toroid formation. The two sheets 13 comprising the toroid 12 are made of a maferial capable of a high tension, ie a maferial having a high strength and a low elastic modulus, such as the vinyl, which is necessary to allow the portion of a toroid made of flat annular sheets is tensioned (ie, stretched) sufficiently so that it does not prevent complete inflation of the toroidal ring support member 12. The central pressure deformable membranes 14, 17 are made of thin circular sheets of a high strength, flexible material such as nylon or Mylar®, a polyethylene terephthalic plastic composition. The reflective surface 24 is provided by preferably coating the outer side of the membrane 14 with aluminum deposited by steam, gold, and similar reflective materials. The reflective membrane 14 is thermally preformed or otherwise lasts its manufacture in the form of a paraboloid to provide a fixed fixed focal length, with a safety purpose and to reduce the differential pressure that is required to fully deform and soften the reflective membrane 14, thus facilitating the deployment as well as the reduction of the loads imposed on the soporie ring by means of the reflective membrane (mechanical loads) and the reflecting chamber (pressure load). The optionally translucent membrane 17 can also be preformed to reduce the load imposed on the soporie ring. The seams 22 are shown to stick adhesively or thermally the periphery of the core membranes 14, 17 to the amorphous 12 at or near what will become circular tangent lines between the central membranes 14, 17 and ring soporic element 12. toroidal you will go your inflation. Numerous alternate (i.e., subscriber) toroidal configurations may be incorporated in the device 610 of the first basic embodiment as described above. FIGURE 2 shows that the toroidal ring support element 12 has a circular shape; however, it is noted that the invention can be practiced using other types of sopories that include those that come in hexagonal, penafigal forms., ociagonal, square, reciargular, elliptical, and ofras forms in plan. (Note that plant forms that have at least one substantially linear peripheral edge may prove useful to guide and / or isolate the apparatus). In addition, the simple construction of two sheets of the asteroid as described above can be replaced with various elements of alternate forum rings that offer greater performance and stability, although generally at the expense of complexity, a much larger tanform. For example, the toroid 12 can optionally be fabricated from a plurality of flat annular sheets (eg, four or more generally) of a high modulus material, such as that described in the previous applications (cross references), which also describe You will hear different configurations alfernas. Additionally it should be noted that the invention is not intended to be limited by specific materials and / or configurations as specified above for the toroid. Depending on the configuration, the toroid may be made of any suitably flexible maferial including various other substantially polymeric materials, including monolithic, layered and / or reinforced fiber composite material. Similarly, numerous alternate (ie, substituted) central pressure deformable membrane configurations can be incorporated into the arrangement of the first basic embodiment previously described. For example, the invention can be practiced using planar (ie not preformed) pressure reflective membranes to produce a device that is capable of providing a variable focal length as a function of the differential pressure imposed through the reflective membrane 14. In addition, the use of non-parabolic preformed reflective membranes, (e.g., reflective membranes having surfaces that are spherical, wavy, depressed, faceted, or comprising a series of conical sections, and the like) is set to limit the maximum degree of concentration to further increase safety and / or to provide greater uniformity of time. The invention may also employ a redundant reflective membrane such as that described in previous cross-reference requests (for example, the transparent membrane 17 may be replaced with a reflective membrane to provide a second reflector that optionally has similar or significantly improved optical properties. different, such as the focal length) it should be noted that the invention does not need to be limited to materials and / or specific configurations as specified above for the pressure-deformable membranes. Similar to the amorphous, depending on the configuration, the central membranes can also be made of any suitably flexible material, for example, other polymeric substrates, including monolithic, layered and / or reinforced fiber composite maferials. Additionally, the reflective surface may be provided by a reflective plastic membrane, which alternately has reflecive particles homogeneously incorporated, or which contains a conductive wire or mesh, which tends to selectively reflect or filter the radiation being impacted. In addition, the device may optionally incorporate membranes having other arbitrary but useful optical properties1 such as selective transitions, translucency, opacity, color, texture, patterns and / or polarization for practical and / or artistic applications. With respect to the valves, it should be noted that the preformed central deployable pressure membranes are shown as having a funnel-shaped region surrounding the inflation valve 18 centered to facilitate the collection of fluid. Membrane valves can also be used, including those that have a self-sealing mode like those used in toy balls, or a Ziploc® type box and spigot sealing medium. When fully deploying the basic device 610 of the first mode in the sub-ambient mode as shown in FIGURES 2 and 2A, the device which doubles is typical and compacted for transport and storage, first unfolds to access the valves. of inflation. Subsequently, the toroidal ring support element 12 is inflated to a super-ambient pressure to stiffen the ring support member 12 as necessary to adequately support and tension the central membranes 14, 17. The reflecting chamber 20 is then inflated to the sub-ambient pressure (as required for most applications) to deform and smooth the reflective membrane 14 in a concave parabolic reflector. Finally, the focal use of the parabolic reflective membrane is emitted appropriately to the energy source and / or target, as required for a particular application or mode of operation. As noted previously, the device 610 of the first main mode can also be displayed in a super-environment mode as later shown in this document. FIG. 2C depicted a configuration of the first most preferred embodiment of the basic inflatable multifunction reflector apparatus 610 which also includes several optional accessory attachment means for other modules, for connecting additional accessory elements, and / or for securing and stabilizing the apparatus 610. A pair of handles 32 are placed diametrically on the sides of the toroid 12. A projection 34 with aperture is provided on one side equidistant from the handles 32 for hanging when in storage or the like. A pair of lashing or hanging straps 36 are added on either side of the projection 34 with aberrations. A storage bag 38 is provided to store the deflated and folded kit 610. A pair of lower bags 40 is provided to be filled with material to stabilize a verical apparatus 610. It should be noted that these annexes can be incorporated into the provision in any useful language, location, and combination thereof. It should also be noted that each of these annexes can be fabricated for the manufacture of thin membrane materials to minimize size and weight to facilitate transport and storage, and that each can be manufactured entirely or in part from extensions of the membrane 14, 17 cylindrical and / or the membranes comprising the 12 element of forumidal soporium to facilitate the manufacture. FIGURE 2C also represents various other optional joining devices which are generally rigid or semi-rigid, but which can preferably be collapsed to facilitate transport and storage. Examples include a fork, latch bolt, clamp or clamp 54 for joining various accessory elements including, for example, a support bar 56 or a line. Sailboat fastening patches 58 and a mounting pin 60 are also provided for attaching various accessory elements. A censed bushing 62 is shown in the upper front reflective membrane 14 to support other accessory elements including, for example, an amphenia 64. It should be noted that any of these devices must or can be incorporated in the basic reflecting apparatus 610 (or any other). module, sub-module, and / or accessory elements of the present invention, which includes any alimentary modalities or configurations thereof) in any useful language, location, and combination thereof. In addition, one or more of these joining means may be combined or otherwise integrated with other various features of the present invention to facilitate the manufacture or other purposes. For example, an inflation valve 18 may be combined with a moniage clamp 54, Sailboat fastening patches 58, a cap 62, and / or the like.

Operation of the basic inflatable reflector apparatus-first mode FIGURE 3 represents the first device 610 of the first main mode deployable in the sub-ambient mode as a concentrator of electromagnetic radiating rays that has the focal axis of the diaphragm 14 reflector preformed parabolic oriented towards the sun (not shown). The radianite solar rays 28 are reflected by the preformed parabolic reflecting membrane 14 when focusing an energy absorbing objec- tive (not mosyrated) placed on the focal puncture 26. With respect to the ability of the present device to capture and concentrate electromagnetic radiation, it should first be noted that a device deployed in sub-ambient mode allows the electromagnetic rays to travel without obstruction to and from the reflector, thereby providing a capture efficiency. superior to most of the prior art as well as the second main embodiment of the present invention (capture efficiency is defined herein as the portion of the radiant energy entering which is distributed to the focal point and the local surrounding area) . For example, when operating in the sub-ambient mode as a solar concentrator with a lerreslre base as shown in FIGURE 3, the disposition of the first main mode has an effective efficiency that exceeds 90%, which is only limited by the reflective efficiency of the membrane and the transmission and dispersion characteristics of the surrounding atmosphere. Second, although a reflective parabolic surface is the ideal geometry to reflect all the incoming parallel radiating rays towards the focal point, thus producing exfremately high theoretical concentrations of energy, the ability of the disposed to concentrate energy is limited by the various features including, but not limited to, the geometrical accuracy of the reflective membrane, its element of foramen or support ring, the deficiency of capture in the device as seen in the above, the diameter finite angular apparent of the source (for example, the sun), and the wavelength of the radiation in relation to the diameter of the reflector. In spite of these and other limiting factors, a device of the first precisely well-known modality as a solar concentrator with terrestrial base has a capacity to concentrate solar light of facies in excess of 10,000. With respect to safety, as a consequence of having a preformed reflective membrane 14, the device has a fixed focal length, i.e. the focal point is located at a substantially fixed distance from the reflective membrane along the focal axis 30 of the reflector. 14. This fixed focal length greatly improves safety by allowing the user to maintain greater control of the situation of any potentially dangerous high concentrations of electromagnetic radiation at the focal point. A second consequence of employing thermally reflective or otherwise preformed membranes is that the pre-forming allows the reflectors to achieve focal lengths significantly more than that which is practical by using non-preformed flat membranes due to the limited capacity of the flat membranes to deform elastically. The very short focal lengths achieved by such deep preformed reflective membranes also improve safety by providing the user with even greater control over the location of the concentrated electromagnetic radiation. FIGURE 3A is a device 610 of the first main mode deployed in a sub-ambient mode such as a radiant beam projector with the same reflecting curve as shown in FIGURE 3, but projecting a collimated beam of the electro-magnetic rays 28 from FIG. a light source not collimated (not illuminated) as a light bulb, lamp, or lamp placed in the focal point 26 towards a disjunctive object (not visible), it should be noted that the selection of the prevention mode of concentration depends on the position of the light or on the electrophysiological source in relation to the focal point of the device. It should also be noted that the focal axis of the preformed parabolic reflector membrane 14, as represented in FIGS. 3 and 3A, is coincident with the axis of revolution of the loroidal support element 12, thus causing the focal point of the device It is aligned with the axis of revolution of the toroid and in this way is directly located on the center of the reflective membrane. However, the reflective membrane 14 can be preformed and / or joined to the toroid support element 12 in such a way that the focal point of the device 610 is located outside the axis of revolution of the support ring 12. Note that between "off-axis" reflectors can facilitate the orientation of the device in relation to the power source and / or target for certain applications. FIGURE 3B represents the reflector apparatus 610 of the first basic embodiment which is used to concentrate electromagnetic radiation energy with its reflective chamber 20 deployed at the super-environment module (ie, the reflecting chamber is inflated to a super-high pressure). environment to externally display the reflective membrane). Note that the central membranes 14, 17 are preformed so that the focal point 26 is located substantially on the surface of the membrane 17 transverse of the superfluous pressurized reflecting chamber 20, emiling with only the membrane 17 transparently supporting a device directly. suitable electromagnetic accessory (not mosfrado) in proximity to the focal point.

FIGURE 3C represented a device 610 of the first main embodiment deployed in super-ambient mode as a radiant-radiant diffuser with the same reflective structure 20 as shown in FIGURE 3B, but used alternatingly as a convex mirror, fal as for expand the user's field of vision for security inspection. More specifically, the apparatus can serve as a convex, drop-down economic field mirror which can be used, for example, to allow the vehicle operator to see around a corner. FIGURE 3D represents a reflective apparatus 630 of the first modified basic embodiment which is used to concentrate radio-electric energy with its reflector chamber 20 deployed in super-ambient mode, where the central membranes 14, 17 are preformed so that the focal point 26 it is located outside the super-ambient pressurized reflector chamber 20. FIGURE 3E represents a reflector apparatus 632 of the first modified basic embodiment which is used to concentrate radiant electromagnetic energy with its reflecting chamber 20 deployed in super-ambient mode, where the central membranes 14, 17 are preformed so that the focal point 26 it is located inside the super-ambient pressurized reflector chamber 20.

Description and operation of the basic inflatable reflector apparatus - second mode. In FIGS. 4 and 4A, the device 386 of the second main embodiment is illustrated as an inflated toroid or ring support member 400 supporting an upper transparent membrane 388 and a lower reflective membrane 390. The transverse membrane 388 and reflective membrane 390 provide a central reflecting chamber 392 (i.e., pressure envelope) with a double parabola convex-convex lens configuration when inflated to a super-ambient pressure. The transparent membrane 388 has an inflation valve 18 censed to inflate the reflecting chamber 392; however, it is noted that the inflation valve 18 can be located arbitrarily in any other useful location such as the reflective membrane 390. The inflatable toroidal support element 400 also has a valve 18 for inflation to form a rigid ring. Two valves are shown for separate inflations of ring support 400 and reflecting chamber 392; however, it is noted that the two pressure wrappings (the toroid 400 and the reflecting chamber 392) can be interconnected, thereby allowing the super-ambient pressure wrappings to be inflated with a simple valve 18. The element 400 of the amorphous substance is made of two thin 401 sheets of material, each of which is completely preformed into the shape of a semitoroid and adhesively and thermally bonded together along the continuous seams 22 at its inner periphery and outside, as an example, to form the toroid. The two sheets 401 comprising an amorphous 400 are formed of a material of flexible strength capable of preforming thermally or otherwise in a form such as vinyl, nylon and the like. Transparent membrane 388 is formed of a thin circular sheet of flexible material of high transverse strength such as Milar® or Nylon. The reflective membrane 390 is also formed of a thin circular sheet of high strength flexible material such as Milar® or Nylon, however a reflective surface 24 is provided by coating the inner side (preferred but not necessary if the membrane material is not it is reversed is of transparent form) of the membrane 390 with aluminum deposited to the steam and a similar reflective material. The reflective membrane 390 is preformed during manufacture substantially in the conformation of a paraboloid to provide a fixed longitudinal length for safety purposes, and to reduce the differential pressure required to completely deform and smooth the reflective membranes 390 to facilitate deployment. Transparent membrane 388 is also optionally preformed, mainly to reduce the loads imparted in the support ring; however, the transparent membrane 388 may also be preformed for other purposes, such as to facilitate support of an accessory element in close proximity to the focal point as will be shown in the following. However, the transparent membrane does not need to be preformed (or can be preformed to a different degree than the reflective membrane), thereby providing an asymmetric reflector chamber. The seams 22 are shown for adhesive bonding and thermally the outer periphery of the reflective membranes 388, 390 transparent to the lower edge of the 400oroid. It is a completely preformed four-leaf construction, basic represents a first species 398 of the device 386 of the second main mode. . Similar to the first embodiment, it should be noted that several configurations of central, toroid, and alternative membranes and valves can be incorporated, (i.e., replaced) into the device of the second basic mode as described above. In addition to having alternative flat shapes, the double-leaf, two-leaf, echooroidal support element 400 as described above can be replaced with alternate support rings that offer greater performance and / or stability, but generally at the expense of complexity in some way. However, the alternate support ring configurations for the second embodiment were limited to those paricular configurations where the portion of the soporum ring to which the reflecting chamber is attached does not move appreciably in the radial direction with inflation. Otherwise, the reflecting chamber will generally restrict proper inflation of the pyroid resulting in a closed ring pattern, or the inflated ring will not adequately fuse the perimeter of the reflective membrane. Numerous configurations of alveolar membranes can be incorporated (i.e., substituted) into the disposition of the second basic embodiment as described above including membranes having any of the alternative forms, functional characteristics, optical properties, constructions, and materials, are observed for the first modality. The many optional valves and other inflation means suitable for the first mode are also available for the second mode. Note that the previous applications (of the cross reference) describe various useful alimentary configurations for or the toroid, membranes, valves, and other elements, of which all can generally be applied to the present invention. FIGURE 4B represents the second main mode 386 in a concentration medium of radium electromagnetic radius that has the transparent membrane 388 facing the sun (not shown). The radiant solar rays 28 are illustrated as passing through the transparent membrane 388 towards the reflective membrane 390, which then reflects the rays again through the transparent membrane 388 to focus on an energy absorbing objec- the focal point 26 of the device 386. Although the figure shows the focal puncture being outside the reflecting chamber it should be noted that the reflective and transparent membranes each can be preformed or otherwise deformed in any predetermined or gradual configuration, (e.g. deep preforming, moderately preforming, not preforming, etc.) so that the focal point is alternatively located within the reflective chamber as shown in FIGURE 4C, where the surface of the membrane is transparent, as shown in FIG. FIGURE 4D. However, the lector cautions that the last case should be restricted to low-power applications (eg, radio frequency) to avoid the possibility of ferromically damaging the transpar- ency membrane and / or any of the integral or removable elements attached to the surface of the membrane. the transparent membrane at or near the focal point. AdditionallyBy preforming the reflective membrane and the transparent membrane to different degrees, an asymmetric reflector chamber is provided. For example, FIGURE 4E shows a modified apparatus 642 having a deep preformed reflective membrane 390 and a transparent membrane 388 preformed slightly to produce an asymmetric reflector chamber 392 having a very short focal length. In contrast FIGURE 4F shows a modified apparatus 644 having a slightly preformed reflective membrane 390 and a transparent membrane 388 deeply preformed to produce an asymmetric reflector chamber 392 having a relatively long focal length.

FIGURE 4G represented the reflecting apparatus 646 of the second basic embodiment where the joining means 647 for joining the central reflecting chamber 392 is moved or moved from the inner periphery of the orooroidal support ring 400 to accommodate a more reflective membrane 390 big. FIGURE 4H represented a reflector apparatus 648 of the second modified basic embodiment, wherein the attachment means 22 for the central membranes 388, 390 of the reflecting chamber 392 are displaced or moved in opposite directions from the inner periphery of the ring 400 of FIG. toroidal support to accommodate an even larger reflective membrane 330. Note that this configuration similar to that of the first mode except that the transparent membrane is highly preformed to a degree that the apparatus of FIGURE 4H can not operate in the sub-environment mode (ie, the central membranes may experience significant interference) .

Removable Central Membrane FIGURES 5A-5B depict a basic reflector apparatus 650 of the first modified embodiment having a removable top central membrane 652, which is removably attached by means of a quick-sealing and sealing means 654, such as a 656 mechanism. box and spigot fastening to the toroid 12. FIGURE 5B shows the removable membrane 652 having a fixed mulfiespiga element 658 embedded in a multicam element 660 fixed to the 12-yo. The use of multiple pins 662 and box 664 provides redundancy and sealing; however, a single box and spike can be used to promote economy. The lower central membrane optionally can also be attached in removable form by such means. Note that such means for removably joining the diaphragm membranes allows the user to remove or replace the membranes to allow the apparatus to perform other functions, or replace a membrane in the case of damage. To facilitate replacement, the removable membranes and the toroid may optionally also include complementary visual and / or mechanical alignment features (not shown) such as indicia, positioning projections, pins, alignment holes, snap fasteners, and the like.

Removable Reflector Chamber FIGURE 6 represents a basic reflective apparatus 670 of the first embodiment having a sub-environment / super-environment pressurizable reflective chamber 672, removably attached, which is attached to the support ring 12 using a Jaw-type union 677. An additional membrane 674 is incorporated in the removable reflecting chamber 672 to provide a sealable chamber. FIGURE 6A depicts an alternate basic reflector apparatus 680 of the second embodiment having a super-ambient pressurizable reflective chamber 682 removably attached, which is attached to the support ring 400 using a jaw-like attachment means 687. FIGURE 6B represented an attachment means 676 of hook type or jaw clip (comprising jaws 676 and 678) for rapidly securing a removable reflecting chamber of the type 672 of the first embodiment or the toroidal support ring 12 . FIGURE 6C depicted a hook-like or similar jaw means 687 (comprising jaws 686 and 688) for securing a removably reflecting chamber of the type 682 of the second embodiment to the orooroidal support ring 400. It is noted that other common means can be used to join the removable reflecting chambers including, for example, one or more joining means similar to those previously shown in FIGURE 2B (eg, Sailboat patches, a plurality of discrete mounting pins). than with corresponding openings, and the like).

Reflective Membranes Damped Alternatives FIGURE 7 represents an alternate basic reflector apparatus 700 of the first modality that has a reflective amorphous membrane 701, (ie, not parabolic), (first species, first sub-species) where the reflective membrane 701 is preformed to have a spherical surface contour.

Note that the rays 28 do not converge on a single point, thus limiting the degree of concentration to improve safety. Figure 7A depicts an alternate basic reflector apparatus 704 of the first embodiment having a cushioned reflective (ie, non-parabolic) membrane 705 (first species, second sub-species), where the reflective membrane 705 is preformed to have a surface conorbidity which comprises a radius revolution surface does not consist. FIGURE 7B shows that rays 28 do not converge on a single puncture. FIGURES 8 and 8A depict an alternate basic reflector apparatus 708 of the first embodiment having a amorphous reflective membrane 709 (first species, sub-species ier), wherein the reflective membrane 709 is preformed into a conformation of a radially undulating revolution surface (or radially stepped). Again, FIGURE 8A shows that the rays 28 do not converge at a single point. FIGURES 9 and 9A depict an alternate basic reflector apparatus 710 of the first embodiment having a cushioned reflective membrane 711 (second species, first sub-species), wherein the reflective membrane 711 is preformed into a circumferentially undulating or wavy conformation having a even number (e.g., two) of circumferential peaks 712 and synclinal folds 713. Similarly, FIGURES 9B and 9C represent an alternative basic reflector apparatus 716 of the first embodiment having a cushioned reflective membrane 717 (second species, second sub-species ), wherein the reflective membrane 717 is preformed into a circumferentially undulating or undulating conformation having a non (eg, three) number of circumferential peaks 712 and synclinal pleats 713. In FIGS. 9A and 9C, the mosírados electromagnetic rays with broken lines 28 represent rays in the transverse cut plane, and the punched lines 29 represent the rays outside the plane of the cross section. Note that the reflector of FIGURE 9A tends to produce a pattern of concentration of vertically scattered rays, while the reflector of FIGURE 9C tends to produce a horizontal or scattered pattern of scattered rays. Note that any number of synclinal peaks and folds can be incorporated into circumferentially undulating and wavy membranes. FIGURES 10 and 10A represent an alternative basic reflector apparatus 720 of the first embodiment having a cushioned reflective membrane 722 (third species, first sub-species), wherein the reflective membrane comprises a plurality (eg, twelve) of depression 724 in wedge shape, preformed optionally supported by an underlying radial support grid 725 (i.e., a plurality of radial cords, wires, cables, or the like). FIGURE 10A shows that the electromagnetic rays 28 reflected by each depression 724 form a diffuse, substantially linear focal spot 728 and converge diffusely in proximity to the primary focal axis of the reflector 722. FIGURES 11 and 11A represent a basic reflector apparatus 730. alternate of the first embodiment having a cushioned reflective membrane 732 (third species, second sub-species), wherein the reflective membrane 732 incorporates a plurality (e.g., eighteen) of pressure 734 substantially circular and / or elliptical preformed large, which they are generally arranged in a staggered pattern or arrangements, such as a substantially hexagonal lattice, to maximize compaction density, and optionally further include a plurality (eg, twelve) smaller depressions (not shown) disposed around the depressions 734 plus large to further minimize the area without depression of the cushioned reflective membrane. An optional underlying 735 mesh can be used to support and / or reinforce the reflective membrane with depressionsHowever, as will be shown below, a soporie grid or mesh is required for membranes that have depressions that substantially comprise the entire surface of the membrane. FIGURES 11B-11G represent various other patterns of depressions for dimmed reflectors with depressions. Specifically, FIGURE 11B depicts a device 740 that has a pattern 742 of depressions (third species, third sub-species) incorporating a plurality (eg, eighteen) of substantially circular depressions and / or ellipticals preformed, which generally accommodate in a stepped concentric circular pattern or arrangement, wherein a plurality of medium-sized depressions 746 (eg, six) are surrounded by a plurality (eg, twelve) of smaller depressions 744 and larger 748 alternatives to maximize the density of compaction for a given number of substantially circular and / or elliptical depressions. FIGURE 11C depicts a device 750 having a pattern 752 of depressions (third species, fourth sub-species) incorporating a generally stepped arrangement of large depressions 754 and optionally small (not shown) substantially circular preforms that are arranged in such a way that they allow the reflective membrane to be reinforced in three directions by a plurality of linear cords, wires, cables or the like 756 shown with dashed lines). FIGURE 11D depicts a device 760 that has a 762 pattern of depressions (third species, fifth sub-species) that incorporates a substantially reciargular, simple arrangement of large 764 depressions and optionally small (non-mossy) circular preformed ones that accommodate themselves in such a way which allow the reflective membrane to be reinforced in two directions by a plurality of linear cords, wires, cables or the like 766 shown with dashed lines). FIGURE 11E depicts a device 770 having a 770 depressions slab (third species, sixth sub-species) incorporating a substantially hexagonal arrangement of preformed depressions 774 supported by a hexagonal support grid 735, where each depression substantially encompasses the entire area of its associated cell inside the hexagonal soporie grid. FIGURE 11F represented a device 780 that has a 782 depressions pattern (serpent-semi-sub-species type) incorporating a generally rectangular array of preformed depressions 784 supported by a rectangular support grid 766, where each depression substantially comprises the entire area of its associated 788 cells within the rectangular support grid. Similarly, FIGURE 11G represents a device 790 that has a 792 depressions paleo (species species, ociova subspecies) that incorporates a concentric annular arrangement of quadrilateral tapering depressions 794 supported by a grid 796 of tapered quadrilateral support, where each depression substantially comprises ioda. the area of its associated cells 798 within the support grid 796. It should be noted that depressions of any type of predefined size, shaping and / or combinations thereof can be used to design the light concentrating pattern in a predetermined ininess and distribution, i.e., the invention is not limited to the specific examples. shown FIGS. 12-12A depict a basic reflective apparatus 800 of the first embodiment having a reflective damped membrane 801 composite (fourth species, first sub-species), wherein the composite reflective membrane 801 comprises a mechanically deformable reflective membrane 802 selectively bonded to a pressure deformable membrane subassembly 803 along a plurality (eg, twelve) of radial lines or seams 22 to provide an equal number of wedge-shaped facets 804, each of which is curved in the radial direction and substantially flat in the circumferential direction. One or more holes 806 need to be provided to allow gas (e.g., air) to freely enter or exit the chambers or cavities 807 between the reflective and substrate membranes 802, 803. Such holes 806 may be included in and / or around the periphery of the reflective membranes 802. FIGURE 12A shows that the electromagnetic rays 28 reflected by each facet shape form a substantially linear, diffuse, focal point 808 (shown with dots) in proximity to the primary focal axis of the reflector 801. Similarly, FIGURES 12B-12C represented an apparatus. 810 alíernaive basic reflector of the first embodiment having a composite cushioned reflective membrane 811 (fourth species, second sub-species), wherein the composite reflective membrane 811 comprises a mechanically deformable reflective membrane 812 bonded to a 813 substratum of pressure deformable membrane a along a combination of radial seams 22 and radially parallel seams 22 to provide a plurality (eg, twenty-four) of facets 814 in the form of alimentary wedges and facets 815 in the form of circumferentially unbroken wedges, each of which is curved to the radial direction and substantially flat in the circumfere direction ncial FIGURE 12C shows that the electromagnetic rays 28 reflected by each facetry form a focal, substantially linear, diffuse 818 focal spot (shown in points) in proximity to the primary focal axis of the reflector 811; however this pattern produces a more uniform but more highly concentrated pattern of energy that is provided by the facet reflector 801 of FIGURE 12A. FIGURE 13-13A depicts a basic reflective alveolar apparatus 820 of the first embodiment having a composite cushioned reflective membrane 821 (quinfa species, first sub-species), wherein the composite reflective membrane 821 comprises a mechanically deformable reflective membrane 822 selectively bonded to a membrane substrate 823 that can be deformed with pressure along a plurality (eg, five) of equally spaced circumferential lines or seams 22 to provide a plurality (eg, four) of conical facets 824 of equal radial width, each of which is curved in the circumferential direction and substantially flat in the radial direction. One or more orifices 826 need to be provided to allow gas (eg, air) to enter or leave the chambers or cavities 827 free between the reflective subtraction membranes 822, 823. FIGURE 13A shows that the electro-magnetic rays 28 reflected by each face converge in proximity to the primary focal axis of the reflector to provide a substantially spherical pattern 828 of concentrated light. Similarly, FIGS. 13B-13C depict an alternative basic reflector apparatus 830 of the first embodiment having a composite cushioned reflective membrane 831 (fifth species, second sub-species), wherein the composite reflective membrane 831 comprises a mechanically deformable, bondable, reflective membrane 832. to a pressure deformable membrane subframe 833 along a plurality (e.g., five) of circumferential lines or seams 22 having a progressively reduced radial spacing to provide a plurality (e.g., four) of conical 834 facets of decreasing radial width, each of which is bent in the circumferential direction and is substantially planar in the radial direction. Again, one or more holes 836 need to be provided to allow gas (e.g., air) to flow freely in or out of the chambers or cavities 837 by encrusting the reflective and subtracting membranes 832, 833. FIGURE 13C shows that the electromagnetic rays 28 reflected by each face 834 converge in proximity to the primary focal axis of the reflector to provide a parietal 838 substantially plane of concentrated light. FIGS. 14-14A represented a basic reflecting apparatus 840 of the first embodiment having a composite cushioned reflective membrane 841 (sixth species, first sub-species), wherein the composite reflective membrane 841 comprises a mechanically deformable reflective membrane 842 selectively bonded to a substratum 843 of pressure deformable membrane at a plurality of discrete point 23 in an annular pattern or arrangement (i.e. aligned concentric circular arrangements) to form a plurality (e.g., novel and six) of substantially flat quadrilateral facets 844 having a width constanie in the radial direction. FIGURE 14A shows that the electromagnetic rays 28 reflected by each facet 844 form an associated non-concentrated light column, of which converge in proximity to the primary focal axis of the reflector to provide a substantially spherical pattern 848 of concentrated light. It should be noted that this configuration of flat facets form a substantially spherical pattern 848 of concentrated energy that is more uniform than that provided by the conical faceted reflector of FIGS. 13-13A. FIGURES 14B-14E represent various other faceted patterns for faceted cushioned composite reflectors. Specifically, FIGURES 14B depict a device 850 having a faceted composite cushioned reflective membrane 851 (sixth species, second sub-species), wherein the composite reflective membrane 851 comprises a mechanically deformable reflective membrane 852 bonded to a deformable membrane substrate 853. pressure to a plurality of discrete points 23 in an annular pattern or arrangement to form a plurality (eg, ninety-six) of flat quadrilateral facets 854 having a decreasing width in the radial direction. Note that this planar faceted configuration forms a substantially flat pattern of concentrated energy similar to that provided by the conically faceted reflector of FIGURE 13B-13C, which is significantly the most uniform. Similarly, FIGURE 14C depicts a device 860 having a reflective amorphous composite faceted membrane 861 (sixth species, third subspecies) comprising a mechanically deformable reflective membrane 862 bonded to a pressure deformable membrane substrate 863 at a plurality of discrete dots 23 in a stepped pairal of concentric circular arrangements to form a plurality (eg, sixty-eight centenary) of flat triangular facets 864 having optionally constant width in the radial direction. FIGURE 14D depicts a device 870 having a composite cushioned reflective membrane 871 (sixth species, fourth subspecies) comprising a mechanically deformable reflective membrane 872 bonded to a pressure-deformable membrane substrate 873 at a plurality of discrete dots 23 in a pattern or generally triangular arrangement to form a plurality (eg, ninety-six) of facets 874 triangular, substantially equilateral, flat. FIGURE 14D depicts a device 880 having a faceted composite cushioned reflective membrane 881 (sixth species, fifth sub-species) comprising a mechanically deformable reflective membrane 882 bonded to a membrane subtraction 883 of pressure deformable membrane in a plurality of discrete dots 23 in a generally annular pattern or arrangement to form a plurality (e.g., novenia and six) of facets 884 quadrilaterals and 885 triangular flat triangles that are broadly sustained in the radial direction. It should be noted that the use of substantially planar facets provides excellent control of the maximum degree to which light can be concentrated. More specifically, the light concentration factor can not exceed the number of flat facets. In addition, the facets of any predetermined size, amount, shaping and / or combinations thereof can be used to tailor the pattern of light concentration at a predetermined intensity and distribution, ie, the invention was not limited to the examples specific mosírados.

FIGS. 15 and 15A represented an alternate base reflector 890 of the first embodiment having a cushioned 892 reflective membrane (seventh species) comprising a mechanically deformable reflective membrane 892 bonded to an opposite membrane 893 by a plurality of internal linear radial ribs 895. and linear circumferential ridges 899 (ie, with rope) or sheets to form an annular pattern, a plurality (eg, sixteenth and six) of facetures 894 quadrilaterally subjacent planes that are wide conspiring in the radial direction, so that the reflector 892 can be deployed without imposing differential pressure across the reflective membrane. However, one or more holes (not shown) need to be provided to allow gas (eg, air) to enter or exit freely from chamber (s) 897 between reflective and opposite membranes 892, 893. Such holes may be included in (and / or around the periphery of) the reflective and / or opposite membranes 892, 893 and may also be included in the inferred flanges 899 to permit that of the compartments 897 within the central chamber 20. Note that other facetry patterns may occur, such as any of the forehead paphrons described in the present, through the judicious use of radial, circumferential, and / or otherwise oriented infernal ridges. Additionally, the central reflector chamber 20 of this configuration can be pressurized to adjust the degree of energy concentration. FIGURES 16 and 16A represent an alternative basic reflecting apparatus 900 of the first embodiment having a amorphous reflective membrane 902 (eighth species) where a secondary central inflatable pressure shell 907 is disposed between the upper and lower pressure deformable membranes 902, 903 (ie, centered within the reflecting chamber 20) to moderately distort the reflective membrane 902 to provide an annular approach 908. This configuration allows the concentration and distribution of light to be adjusted by varying the pressure within the secondary central pressure casing 907. FIGS. 17 and 17A depict an alternative basic reflector 910 of the first embodiment having a double focal point damped reflective membrane 912 where an underlying tensioned cord, wire or cable 915 diametrically encompasses the toroid 12 which distorts the reflective membrane 912 for provide two focal points 918 discrete damped, so that the device can simultaneously accommodate two distinctive accessory elements (not mosírados), one in each puncture 918 focal. Finally, note that the present invention does not mean that it has dimmed reflectors that are limited only to those types and configurations described in the foregoing and represented in FIGS. 7-17A.

Operation as a Wide Spectrum Electromagnetic Energy Concentrator: FIGURE 18 represents the modular multifunction apparatus 600 which is used to concentrate solar energy 28 for heating or cooking materials 920 contained in a container 922 carried by the 618 focal point holder moored with cable in proximity to the focal point. Note that some of the cooking accessories for food preparation include, but are not limited to, two-sided cooking fixtures, ingrained or removably flat grid plates, ferrite plates, and thermally and jointly and conductively insulated cooking vessels. FIGURE 18A depicts the modular multifunction apparatus 600 which is used to concentrate solar energy to distill liquids 258 contained in a container 260 of the desylation apparatus 924 supported by the focal point holder 618 moored with cable in proximity to the focal point. The conduit 84 deposits the condensate 78 in the accessory vessel 86. FIGURE 18C depicts the modular mulfifunction apparatus 600 which is used to provide thermal energy by concentrating sunlight 28 into an inbumerizing zone 926 supported by the focal point 618 moored with cable in proximity to the focal point, where an effluent 927 of the liquid is heated and cyclically channeled medianfe conducted 928 hasía and from a container 929 of isolated energy storage or a thermal deposifo. FIGURE 18C depicts modular multi-function apparatus 600 that is used to generate electric power by concentrating sunlight 28 in a liquid-cooled electric photo cell 930 supported by the focal punch holder 618 moored with cable in proximity to the focal point. The electrical conduits 932 transmit electrical energy to a device that requires electrical power. Note that thermoelectric cells can also be used for the purpose. Also note that the optional heat exchanger 926 used to cool the photovoltaic cell device can effectively be used to provide heat as in FIGURE 18B.

Operation as a High Gain Radio Frequency Antenna: FIGURE 19 represented the modular multiplex apparatus 600 that is useful as a high gain 934 antenna to allow electronic communications between a 935 geo-synchronous satellite and a 936 communications device with eerrestre base, as a porous computer, by means of the focal point sounder 618 moored with cable a basic antenna 938 at the focal point of a pressurized sub-ambient reflecting chamber 20. The electrical conduits 932 are shown by connecting the basic 938 anchor to the communications device 936 with an earth core. FIGURE 19A represented the modular mullifunction apparatus 600 which is used as a gain antenna 940 to improve electronic communications between a radio transmitter 941 and a portable transient device 942, where the transpar- ent membrane 17 of a reflecting camera 20 it super-pressurized ambieníe alíernaíivameníe is uíiliza for soporlar basic aníena 938 in proximity to the focal point. Note that the device 938 can be incorporated basic antenna integralmenle transparenfe membrane 17 as an integral conductive wire, mesh, or other suitable conductive element (not mosírado). It is also noted that for both applications and applications, the transparent membrane only needed to be transparent to the particular spec- trum of the electromagnetic radiation (eg, RF) that is manipulated by the apparatus. Accordingly, the invention contemplates that the translucent membrane 17 may be opaque, translucent, or otherwise disruptive to the larger energy spectral (e.g., broad spectrum solar energy, visible light, infrared, and the like) to avoid unwarranted damage to the transverse membrane and / or an accessory element (such as a portable transcepfor device, cell phone and the like) supported thereon in the event that the apparatus inadvertently aligns with a high-energy electromagnetic source, such as the sun.

FIGURE 19B depicted the modular multifunction apparatus 600 which is used as an all-weather high gain antenna 945 configured to expose the range of elecronic communications between the two 928 transcepfor devices by joining one of the direct transceiver devices to the spherical support element 612. . This configuration enables the apparatus to become rapidly between the various operational modes, ial as use as a high gain anfena use, such as a hub broad especíro. FIGURE 19C depicts two interconnected modules modularly connected to each other in a monaña 948 and used as an apparatus 934 of gain gain (each similar to that shown above in FIGS. 19A-19B) to provide an apparition. 950 relay communications for relay communication elecfrónica enlre one íorre 941 íransmisión low fendido and a third modular apparatus 934 located on opposite sides of the moníaña. It is noted that a simple modular mullifunction apparatus can be configured by the user to provide two or more reflective modules, such as by attaching a removable reflective chamber to, for example, the toroidal support ring 614 separated by the rings of the shield 616. security), thereby allowing a simple apparatus to serve as a relay station between the non-aligned remote stations. However, depending on the element selected to support the auxiliary removable reflecting chamber, al- ternative means for supporting the apparatus may need to be implemented.

Operation as a Visible Spectrum Concentrator and Projector: FIGURE 20 depicts the modular multifunction apparatus 600 that is used to protect a collimated beam of light 952 to improve vision, signaling, and the like, by locating a 954 source of non-collimated light in the focal point 26 of a 20 reflective pressurized sub-ambient chamber. Several light sources can be used for this application that include, for example, a gas or oil lamp, an electric lamp, a lamp, a torch, a phosphorescent neon rod and the like. Note that the device may optionally include reflectors, transparent covers, and / or transparent membranes (if used in super-ambient mode) having various colors to allow the device to project a wide range of signals, or project color illumination, such as artistic purposes. FIGURE 20A depicted the modular mullifunction apparatus 600 that is used to concentrate moonlight 202 or a rising moon 204 on an element 955 to be observed at night, such as a map or compass, optionally maintained in proximity to the focal point by the diaphragm 17 will be transparent from a pressurized, superfluous, reflective chamber 20. Note that other sources of dark or distant light can also be used for this application, such as a distant street lamp, or neon light emanating from the silhouette of a distant city. Also note that the software may alternatively be displayed in a sub-environment mode for this and you will see applications described herein. FIGURE 20B depicts the modular multifunction apparatus 600 which is used in conjunction with an accessory waveguide arrangement 166 for concentrating and transmilling the concentrated solar or lunar radiation 28 via waveguide 164 to a lamp 192 underwater to provide illumination Panochromatic for use by a diver (not mosírado). It should be noted that this configuration can also be used to provide illumination for lower rooms, sub-floors and dark walls, or to energize an optical equipment such as, for example, an imaging device, a heated tool, or a surgical device.

Figures 21A-D Operation as a support or protector: FIGURE 21 depicts the modular multifunction apparatus 600 that is used in a verfical position such as a crib, crib, or incubator, such as to house a child 956. In addition to the membrane 14 The invention contemplates that many of the other elements of the apparatus, such as the lower or upper walls of the security shield 616, may have a reflective surface 24 to improve the thermal insulation characteristics of the apparatus. FIGURE 21A depicts the modular mulfifunction apparatus 600 that is used in a horizontal position by a person 958 as a seat or chair, and as a proiection coniras the sun, wind and / or climate 957 inclemenie. FIGURE 21B depicted the modular multifunction apparatus 600 that is used in an inverted position as a protector to protect a person from inclement weather and other ambient elements. By additionally incorporating an optional camouflaged 960 surface area, the stand serves as a wildlife pavilion or hunting lodge. FIGURE 21C depicted the modular multifunction apron 600 in a condition 962 partially disassembled and reconfigured, where the toroidal base ring 614 is being used as an open flotation device to support a 958 person in the 961 water, and the device as being used as a 963 enclosed flotation device or weather resistant gear cabinet to protect the 959 gear. The apparatus can also be used as a portable cage, terrarium, aquarium, greenhouse, frost shield, and the like. These applications can be facilitated by the inclusion of an integral or removably attached cover, such as a transparent cover (not shown) to allow use as a greenhouse, a fine mesh cover (not shown) to allow use as a cage for small animals or insects. Note that such a fine mesh cover can also be used in a shield with other insects (eg, mosquito net) when the device is used as a prophecy, incubator and the like. Also note that the apparatuses described in the foregoing and shown in FIGS. 22-22C may optionally have membranous cavities, such as rings, reflecting chambers, hemispherical supports and the like which can be filled with insulating material such as dry biomass, shredded paper, woven fabric and Similary.

Operation as Water Collection, Storage and Processing Apparatus: FIGURE 22 represents the modular multifunction apparatus 600 that is used to provide drinking water 78 when capturing, purifying and / or storing precipitation 74 (or other water sources), where the Additional collection area is optionally provided by an externally extended security cover 620. FIGURE 22A depicts the modular multifunction apparatus 600 which is used in conjunction with a transparent cover 964 and a liquid collection container 966 to produce potable water, by first condensing on the membrane 964 transparenie and the steam 968 of water emipid from the moisture materials 970 placed inside the apparatus and passively heated by the radiation 28, solar and then collecting the resulting condensate 972 in the collection vessel 966. The collection vessel 966 is shown soporized by the focal point support 618 moored with cable; however, it can alternatively be supported, such as by attaching it to the transparent cover 964, in which it is particularly useful when the moisture materials are optionally heated by the energy concentrated in the focal point. Note that the apparatus shown in FIGURE 22A can also be used as a dehydrator, dryer, or cooking chamber by providing a means for removing steam from the chamber as a 964 cube partially, or a cargo or filler valve. . FIGURE 22B depicts a modular, disassembled and reconfigured multi-function apparatus 600 that is used to provide potable water by collecting precipitation 74 and / or dew, where the collection area of the apparatus is greatly increased as a result of separating its basic modular components. Note that accessory membranes such as removable covers, the reflective membrane is removable and the removable reflecting chambers are shown attached to the various toroidal rings 614, 625, 626 of the disassembled modular apparatus 600 to provide a water collection surface.

Figures 23A-P Operation as Wind Turbine or Water Wheel: FIGURE 23 represented a reconfigured Modular Modulus 980 apparatus that is used to take advantage of wind energy, where a 982 light accessory wind turbine generator device is mounted by the support 618 of focal point moored with cable inside the cage 616 of inflatable security, which is supported horizontally, confronting the wind, by means of the sub-modules of the apparatus. The conduit 932 is provided for transmitting electrical and / or mechanical power to another accessory apparatus (not moslrado). FIGURE 23A represents a reconfigured multi-function apparatus 984 which is used to take advantage of wind power, where the lower inflatable toroidal support ring 614 is used as part of a 986 inflatable light inflatable dienie to structurally stabilize the wind turbine blades 996 very light collapsible accessory (membranous) and mounted aft of the inflatable safety cage 616 on a horizontal accessory 988 bar to facilitate the pointing of the wind. FIGURE 23B depicts a reconfigured multi-function apparatus 990 which is used to take advantage of wind power, where the accessory wind turbine 982 device is suppressed (by way of the structural security network 622 having an optional 1022 mounting hub and / or by means of support 618 and tied with cables) inside the ring 614 of inflatable toroidal support which has its side confronting the wind movably attached to a support 992 of vertical line to allow the signaling of the wind, which also uses a ring 626 Inflatable security shield 616 attached to its stern side to increase air flow through the turbine to further improve wind signaling. FIGURE 23C depicts a reconfigured multifunction apparatus 994 that is used to harness wind energy in a manner similar to that depicted in FIGURE 23B, thus additionally includes additional inflatable rings 626 optionally in security cage 616, located within the sopories 992 of line and the side facing the wind of ring 614 of loroidal support to promote the increase of venturi-type flow through the wind pipe, to further improve wind signaling. FIGURE 23D depicts a wind-up view of a collapsible light wind turbine 986 formed by attaching a plurality of flexible membranous vanes 996 to one of the inflatable toroidal support rings 614 so as to provide twist in each paddle 996 (it is say, the angle of the blade decreases with the radius increasing) to improve the aerodynamic performance to facilitate connection to a central axial hub 998. FIGURE 23E depicts the light wind turbine 986 shown in FIGURE 23D which is used to produce electric power, where the wind turbine is attached to a generator 1000 mounted on a horizontal shaft 1002, which was movably connected to a It is equipped with 1004 veríical cable to allow wind signaling, to allow the device to rise in a higher speed wind speed. FIGURE 23G depicted a weathering visia of a collapsible lightweight furling 1006 formed by joining the points 1008 of a plurality of flexible membranous pallets 1010, generally not twisted, to one of the 614 rings of inflatable, amorphous sopories, where the Parallel plurality is economically manufactured principally from a simple flexible membrane. FIGURE 23G depicts the light wind turbine 1006 shown in FIGURE 23F, where the wind turbine 1006 is attached to a generator 1000 mounted on the horizontal shaft 1002, which is movably connected to a pedestal 1012 formed in part by a veriically oriented accessory bar 1014 attached to the basic inflatable reflector apparatus 610 and stabilized by a plurality of cables 624. FIGURE 23I depicts a wind comparison view of a light wind turbine 1016 formed by attaching a preformed, slotted membrane 1018 having a 1020 central mounting hub on the front side of inflatable toroidal support ring 614, and by additionally joining a structural safety net 1022 having a central hub 1020 on the stern side of the inflatable toroidal support ring 614, where the central hubs 1020 are used to stably mount the wind turbine on the shaft a generator (not shown). FIGURE 23I depicts the slotted membrane wind turbine 1016 shown in FIGURE 23H, where the turbine blades 1024 are formed by locally cutting and preforming a substantially conical membrane 1026. FIGURE 23J depicts a slotted membrane wind turbine 1028 similar to that depicted in FIGURE 23H, where the turbine blades 1030 are formed by locally cutting and deforming a substantially planar membrane 1032. FIGURE 23N depicts a slotted membrane wind turbine 1034 similar to that depicted in FIGURE 23H, where the lurbine palettes 1036 are formed by locally cutting and deforming a substantially spherical, concave, shallow membrane 1038. FIGURE 23L depicts a slotted membrane wind turbine 1040 similar to that shown in FIGURE 23H, where the paddle blades 1042 are formed locally and deform a substantially spherical, deeply concave membrane 1044 that alternately attaches to the stern exile. of the toroidal support ring 614 so as not to interfere with the stabilizing structural safety nets 1022 mounted on the front and stern sides of the toroidal support ring 614. FIGURES 23M-23O are a schematic cross-sectional view, a front elevation view, and a side elevational view of the modular multifunction apparatus (a module thereof) configured to be used as part of the water wheel or the wind turbine apparatus to generate mechanical and / or electric power. FIGURE 23M represented the reconfigured modular apirale, such as the water wheel assembly 1600 mounted on a stream 1608 in a cable bracket 1604. The support rings 12, 614, 626, 626 support a membranous water drainage element 1602 employed to react with the current 1609. A generator 1000 employs a bag 1605 with weight filler to react to the load (torque) induced. by the water wheel assembly 1600 in the generator 1000. The electrical power is distributed through the conduit 932 and the slip ring assembly 1606 electrically connected to any device requiring power (not shown). FIGURE 23N depicts elements of the modular apparatus reconfigured as a water wheel assembly 1610, where the vanes 1612 are attached to the outer periphery of the support ring 614 to take advantage of the tangential flow fluid flow energy (as indicated by the arrows) and / or the axial flow, depending on the selected junction points of the pallets 1612 to the ring 1614. FIGURE 230 represented elements of the modular apparatus reconfigured as an axial fluid turbine 1620, where the vanes 1614 are attached to the periphery outside of the ring 1614 of support to take advantage of the energy of a 683 flow of axial fluid. The invention also encompasses the use of water, air-filled and / or gas-filled apparatus lighter than air to provide negative, neutral, or positively buoyant appliances that can be used under water, or on a water or land surface. and / or in the air to facilitate maximum capture of fluid current energy. The wind turbines can optionally be raised in the atmosphere by a comet, balloon, airship and the like.

Operation for Various Applications: FIGURE 24 is represented by the modular multifunction apparatus 600 which is used as a 1050 high gain directional sound amplification device, where an accessory microphone 140 is joined at the focal point 26 by means of brackets 618 held by cable and connected via conduit 932 to an amplification handset 1052 for listening, for example, to the auditory canthus of a bird 138. Note that the uncovered ear (unmasked) can also be placed in proximity to the focal puncture to hear distant and / or faint sounds . FIGURE 24A depicts module 600 modular apparatus which is used as a fermentation apparatus 1054 to harness electrical energy from chemical suspensions by attaching a flexural / electrical discharge valve 87 to anaerobic air to the upper 14 membrane to ferment localized materials in chamber 20. Note that the porphyrin fermenter apparatus can optionally be deployed (ie, floated) in the water to provide tempera- ture stabilization. Also note that depending on the load maferials used the apparatus can be used to produce various alcohols, acetic acid solutions, or flammable gases such as hydrogen, methane, propane, ethane and the like. FIGURE 24B depicted modular multi-function apparatus 600 which is used as a filtering apparatus 1056 for screening or filtering liquid and / or solid materials to join suitable accessory grids 1058 and / or other filter media to apparatus 600. Note that the The apparatus can also be used as a biological material growth chamber. To filter non-potable water by collecting transpired units from living plants.

FIGURE 24C depicts modular multi-function apparatus 600 that uses a floating camera 1060 to contain live fish 1062. Note that the rings of the security shield 616 are shown inflated with water. FIGURES 24D-24F depict the configured modular multifunction apparatus that is used to take advantage of the mechanical energy or wave energy of an undulating fluid surface (e.g., ocean waves). FIGURE 24D depicts the wave energy utilization apparatus 1700 where the support rings 614 inflated by rotationally gas (via non-moside joining means) (and / or 12) supported the rings 625 which are filled with weight (eg example, they are filled with water) on the underside, and the inflatable covers 620 (and / or spherical supports 612) on the upper side. The covers 620 also support an assembly 1702 for harnessing mechanical energy in a nominal position. FIGURE 24E represents the wave energy utilization apparatus 1700 with assembly 1702 for utilizing mechanical energy in a compressed position. FIGURE 24F represents the wave energy utilization apparatus 1700 with the assembly 1702 for utilization of mechanical energy in an ex- tensive portion. Note that the mechanical energy utilization device 1702 may comprise a generator, a pump, a filter, a desalination unit (eg, reverse osmosis unit), and / or any other device activated by suitable mechanical energy. Other accessory elements may be incorporated in the apparatus 1700, such as suitable conduits (not shown) for transferring electric power, pumped fluids, desalinated water, and other products of the apparatus or a selected location within or exile to the 1700 apparatus for storage or use. .

Alternative Methods for Constructing the Spherical Support, Security Armor and / or Rings of Supports: FIGURE 25 depicts an inflatable modular multifunctional multifunction apparatus 1070 having a spherical aliphatic 1071 soporie of low inflation volume and a 1072 safety shield or cage inflatable simplified inflatable, where the spherical support 1071 of low inflation volume is formed by connecting a plurality of inflatable toroidal rings 1073, 1074 of decreasing main diameter, and simplified inflatable safety cage 1072 is formed by connecting a plurality of rings 1078 inflatable toroids of smaller and larger diameter substantially the same. An aberration or window is also shown 1079 within a wall of the security shield 1072 to provide an alternate means for accessing the elements (not shown) placed within the security shield 1072. FIGURE 25 further represents the alternative inflatable support rings 175, 176 of low inflation volume to support respectively the diaphragm membranes 14, 17 and the spherical support 1071, where the alternate support supports 1075, 1076 each comprise a plurality of rings inflatable toroidal stacks of greater diameter optionally in decrease. In addition to providing a reduced inflation volume to facilitate deployment, note that the alternate support ring 1075 accommodates a larger reflecor 14 for a given outer diameter of the annulus, and the alternate safety shield provides a larger primary aperture (i.e. , diameter inierno) for a given outside diameter of the safety shield. FIGURE 25A depicts an alternate modular inflatable multifunction apparatus 1080 having an alternate inflatable spherical bolster 1081, an alternate inflatable safety cage 1082, and alternate inflatable support ring 1083, 1084 to respectively support the central support membranes 14, 17 1081 spherical, wherein each of these allergenic structures comprises an inner membrane 1086 and an outer membrane 1087 joined by one or more continuous, circumferential, membranous 1088 flanges (i.e., cylindrical, conical or annular membranes) to form a plurality of compaction 1089. Inflatable sectionally connected in each line. FIGURE 25B depicts a modular inflatable multifunction multifunction apparatus 1090 having an alternating spherical inflatable support 1091, an alternate inflatable safety cage 1092, and alternate inflatable support rings 1092, 1094 to respectively support the central membranes 14, 17 and the spherical support 1091, wherein each of these alternating structures typically comprises an inferna 1086 membrane and an extruded membrane 1087, which join together at their peripheral edges to form an inflatable pressure envelope 1095 and which are further used by a plurality of 1096 membranous, circumferentially spaced, internal finite ridges, (i.e., substantially flat radial diaphragms at discrete circumferential positions) to form the inner and outer membranes 1086, 1087 in a predetermined manner, and to form a plurality of technically interconnected compartments 1098 (but optionally) of each structure. Note that ridges 1096 will typically cause local circumferential distortions in each of these structures; However in the case of the ring 1093 of soporfe to support the diaphragm membranes 14, 17, the local circumferential distorsions may be used to induce a circumferential wave or curling wave at the peripheral edge of the reflector 14, effectively removing the amorphously reflective membrane as a security means as observed in the above in FIGS. 9-9C. FIGURE 25C depicted an alternative modular inflatable multifunction apparatus 1100 where the spherical support 1102 comprises a smaller version of the basic reflector apparatus 610 deployed in the super-ambient mode (similar to that shown in the above in FIGURE 3B), the support ring 1104 for supporting the spherical support 1102 comprises a second basic reflector apparatus 610 deployed in a sub-environment mode, and the security shield 1106 comprises a plurality (eg, two) of stacked alternative basic reflector apparatuses 1108 ( similar to apparatus 650, 670 shown above in FIGS. 5-5A and / or 6A) having removable reflective membranes and / or removable reflector chambers 1109 (shown with dots), which are removed and stretched to allow the shock light with the primary reflector 14. The main benefit of the alternate 1100 apparatus is that the device can be selectively configured as shown in FIGURE 25C for ease of use, or it can be disassembled and reconfigured to provide a plurality of basic devices to maximize energy utilization, water collection and / or other functions of the device.

Integrated Alternative Structures Apart: FIGURE 26 depicted an alternate modular inflatable multifunctional apparatus 1100 comprising an innovative reflective membrane 14 with a combination of low inflation spherical soporum and focal point support 1112, wherein the internal potion of the reflective membrane 14 is supported on the spherical support 1112 in a deployable pressure arrangement, and the outer portion of the reflective membrane 14 is intermii medly attached to the spherical sopor 1112 in a mechanically deployable arrangement. A bar 1112 encompassing the apparatus 1110 was also depicted as an example of a means for supporting an accessory element in proximity to the focal point 26. FIGURE 26A depicted an alternate modular inflatable multifunction apparatus 1116 comprising an inverse reflective membrane 14 with a combination of low inflation spherical soporum and focal point support 1118 where all reflective membrane supported by the spherical support and bonded in support to the support spherical in a mechanically deployable arrangement. Also shown is a bar 1112 which encompasses the apparatus 1116 as an example of means for supporting an accessory element in proximity to the focal point 26. A low inflation volume security shield 1119 is shown attached to and on the spherical support.

Figures 27A-D Alternative Safety Cages: FIGURE 27 depicts an alternative modular multifunction apparatus 1120 having an integral alternative inflatable safety cage 1121, where a plurality (eg, six) of substantially linear inflatable tube 1122 is integrally connected to the looparoid support ring 12 of the apparatus 610 basic reflector and an upper inflatable toroidal ring 1123 to form a light fibrous groove 1124, and where several of the openings 1125 within the light fibrous structure are covered with a flexible net of mesh 1126, both to provide a physical barrier around the spike focal and to improve the structural stability of the ingegral safety cage. Note that by making the safety cage 1121 integral with the uroid 12, both directions can be inflated simulinely by providing one or more interconnecting gas ports between the spindles. This configuration significantly improves safety by preventing the use of the apparatus 1120 without a security cage 1121 substantially and fully deployed. FIGURE 27A depicted an alternate modular multifunctional kit 1130 having an alternately removable inflatable safety cage 1132, wherein a plurality of linearly but optionally curved inflatable tubes 1122 were integrally connected to a lower and upper looper 1123 ring to form a lightweight removable tubular structure 1134 and wherein several of the openings 1125 within the lightweight tubular structure 1126 are covered with a flexible mesh or net 1126, both to provide a physical barrier around the focal point, and to improve the stability of the cage 1132 removable security. FIGURE 27B depicted an alternate modular multifunctional apparatus 1140 having a detachable, inflatable aligning safety cage 1142 where a plurality of connected linear inflatable tubes 1122 form a lightweight lattice structure 1144, and where several of the abalors 1125 within the Structures 1144 of light latticework are covered with a flexible mesh or net 1126, both to provide a physical barrier around the focal puncture, and to improve the structural stability of the removable safety cage. FIGURE 27C depicts a modular, multifunctional, multifunctional apparatus 1150 having an alternately removable inflatable safety cage 1152 comprising a plurality of linear inflatable tubes 1122 integrally connected to both of the upper and lower inflatable, inflatable, 1123 rings to form a structural 1154 removable lightweight tubular, where several of the openings 1125 within the side of the tubular structure 1154 are covered with a flexible transparent light attenuating membrane 1156 and the upper opening 1157 of the tubular structure is covered with a membranous grating or grid 1158 to provide off-axis light attenuation.

Wound Support and Leveling Rings: FIGURE 28 depicted a basic inflatable reflector apparatus 610 that is supported by a plurality of inflatable tapered and leveling support rings 512 where the thinner portions of the stacked tapered 512 rings are located in a position circumferential, so that the apparatus can be progressively tilted to an almost vertical orientation by progressively inflating the tapered rings. Alternatively, the disposilive can be oriented to a nearly horizontal position by substantially deflating the rings 512 as shown in FIGURE 28A. Note that the tapered rings can be simultaneously inflated using a valve 18 by providing ports 89 for interconnecting gas between the rings as shown, or inflated separately by individual gas valves 18 for each tapered ring. FIGURE 28B depicted a basic inflatable reflector apparatus 610 that is supported by a plurality of inflatable leveling tapered support rings 512, where the tilt of the basic reflector apparatus is substantially minimized by alternating alternating the thinner portions of adjacent stacked rings in location opposing circumferential as shown, but wherein the inclination of the basic reflector apparatus can optionally be maximized by placing the thinner portions of the stacked rings in a circumferential location. Note that the rings can also be used to level the apparatus when placed on an inclined surface 1164, such as a hill or roof, as shown in FIGURE 28C Combination Safety Cages Alternative / Dual Use and Device Support: FIGURE 29 represents an alternative modular manifold 1170 having an alternate integral inflatable safety cage 1172 and a spherical integral integral nonaferable 1174 support, both of which comprise two 1175 tubes. semicircular orthogonally connected and two optionally and integrally linked to the basic reflector apparatus. It is also shown on the alternative inflatable focal point support 1176 comprising two localized or discrete inflatable pressure vessels 1178 removably attached to the basic reflector apparatus 610 for supporting by means of clamps 54 a bar 520 diametrically encompassing the basic reflector apparatus 610. FIGURE 29A depicts an alternative modular multifunction apparatus 1180 having an alternately removably attached inflatable safety cage 1182 and substantially alternately alternafically alternating substantially inflatable spherical support 1184, both of which comprise two orthogonally connected semicircular inflatable semicircular tubes 1185 integrally attached to each other. an 1186 inflatable toroidal ring. Also shown is an alternative means for supporting a bar 520 that diametrically encompasses the basic reflecting apparatus 610, where the bar 520 is removably attached by a clamp 54 or other means of attachment to the inflatable toroidal ring 1186 of the safety cage 1182. FIGURE 29B depicts an alternate modular multifunction apparatus 1190 having an alternate inflatable means for supporting the apparatus 1192 and a substantially identical alternative inflatable focal point support 1194, both of which comprise a removably attached adjustable lattice comprising a plurality (eg example, four) of linear inflatable tubes 126, where each inflatable tube 126 has a plurality of individually inflatable compartments 128, separate inflation valves, (not shown) as a means of adjusting its length. FIGURE 29C depicts an alternative modular multifunction apparatus 1200 having an alternative inflatable means 1202 for supporting the apparatus 1200 and a similar alternate inflatable focal point support 1204, each of which comprises a removably attached inflatable tube 126 stabilized by a plurality of fenced lines or cable ties 132. Note that two or more inflatable tubes can be used to improve stability or provide structural redundancy.

Combination of Alternative Inflated Collapsible Safety Cages and Device Supports. FIGURE 30 depicts an alternate modular multifunction apparatus 1210 having a rigid collapsible alifear safety cage 274 and an alternately substantially alternate rigid collapsible spherical support 1212, each of which comprises a plurality (eg, five) of rigid elements 276 semicircular rotationally attached (ie, rotated) to one side of the inflatable foramen's ring 12 of the basic reflector apparatus 610 in joints 278 with diametrically opposed pin and which further comprise a plurality of cords or moorings 280 of cables connected to the elements 276 rigid semicircular and the basic reflecting device 610 to stabilize collapsible structure 274. FIGURE 30A depicted an alternative modular multifunction apparatus 1120 having a collapsible rigid security cage combination of alternating globe shape and spherical soporum comprising 1222 a plurality (eg, twelve) of semicircular rigid elements 276, which are joined together rotationally (that is, they are rotated) encircle each other by means of a junction 278 with pin located above and below the basic reflector apparatus 610 along the focal axis 30 of the device, and which furthermore are attached to the inflatable toroidal support ring 12 of the apparatus 610 basic reflector both to support the reflector apparatus 610 and to stabilize collapsible 1220 spherule.

Security Cage Combination of "Balloon-Type" Collapsible Rigid Element and Device Supports: FIGURES 31 and 31A represent an alternative configuration of the modular multifunction apparatus 1230 comprising a removable reflective chamber 1231 of sub-environment (third species) removably attached by means of hooks 1232, jaws, or the like, to the equatorial ring 1234 and the lower pole 1236 of a balloon-like, balloon-like soporfe structure 1238, optionally collapsible deposited in an inflatable toroidal support ring 614. FIGURE 31B depicts an alternative configuration of modular multifunction apparatus 1240 comprising a removable, pressurized reflecting chamber 1242 of sub-environment (first species) having its upper side removably attached by hooks 1232, jaws, or the like, to equatorial ring 1234 and its lower side joined similarly and removably to a lower parallel ring 1244 of a lattice-like support structure, balloon shaped, optionally collapsible, deposited within an inflatable toroidal support ring. FIGURE 31C depicts an alternative configuration of the modular multifunction apparatus 1250 comprising a removable reflecting chamber 682, pressurized in super-ambience (second species) removably attached by means of hooks 1232, jaws, or the like, to the equatorial ring 1234 of the squire 1238 soporic íipo lattice in the form of a globe deposited alternately in a depression 1239 terresíre, as it can be buried in the sand.

Focal Point Mounts Mounted with Alternative Cables: FIGURE 32 represents a 1260 soporie of focal puncture moored with cable, alternate collapsible (second species) comprising a rigid square 1262 basfidor removably attached to the upper and lower surface of a safety cage 1263 inflatable that uses four pairs of cords, wires, or 1264 cable ties, so that several accessory elements can be supported in proximity to the focal puncture. FIGURE 32A depicts an alternative collapsible focal point support 1270 (third species) comprising a circular annular shaft 1272 (i.e., a pivot frame) of removably attached by 1273 seals with pin to a circular rigid 1274 base, which attaches removably to the upper and lower surface of an inflatable safety cage 1273 using four pairs of laces, cable strands 1264, where an accessory element supported by the ringed shaft 1972 in proximity to the focal point can be self-leveling as shown, or optionally adjusted and maintained in a predetermined orientation using an adjustment and safety means optional (not shown), as a friction clamp on one of pivot joints 1263. FIGURE 32B depicts an alternate collapsible focal point support 1280 (fourth species) comprising a circular annular shaft 1272 (i.e., a self-leveling pivot frame) movably attached by two 1273 seals with pin to four pairs of laces , wires or cable ties 1264, which are removably attached to the upper and lower surface of an inflatable safety cage 1263, wherein an accessory element supported by the ringed shaft in proximity to the focal point may be self-leveling. FIGURE 32C depicted an alternate collapsable focal puncture pad 1290 (fifth species) comprising a rigid square frame 1262 removably attached to the upper and lower surface of an inflatable safety cage 1263 using four pairs of cords, wires or cable ties 1264 and further comprising an internally reflective articulated structure 1292 attached to the upper side of the rigid frame 1262, whereby the accessory elements can be supported in a horizontal (i.e., level) or other predetermined orientation, and the radiant energy entering the extreme bottom of the reflective articulated structure 1292 can be redirected to the bottom of an accessory element (not shown) such as a tray, to improve performance.

FIGURE 32D depicts an alternate collapsable focal puncture support 1300 (species sex) comprising a small clamp or ring 1302 joined by four pairs of cord strands, wires or berths 1264 to the upper and lower surface of an inflatable safety cage 1263 , so that several accessory elements (not mosírados) can be soporíarse in proximity to the focal puní. FIGURE 32E depicts an alternate collapsable focal puncture support 1310 (sepiima species) comprising a short bar, tube or cable length 1312 joined by four pairs of strands, wires or cable ties 1264 to the upper and lower surface of a cage 1263 of inflatable security, whereby several accessory elements (not shown) such as a boiler, may be suspended or otherwise supported in proximity to the focal point. FIGURE 32F depicts an alternative collapsible focal point support 1320 (eighth species), comprising two substantially fixed small clamps or rings 1322, each of which are joined by two pairs of cords (or other number), threads, or ties 1264 of cable to the upper or lower surface of an inflatable safety cage 1262, and further comprising a loop 1324 of adjustable wire joined between the two clamps or rings 1322, whereby several accessory elements, such as a cooking vessel or of heating, can be supported in a form of self-leveling in proximity to the focal point. Note that the wire loop may optionally have a deflated means (not shown) to secure the wires around a smaller accessory element. FIGURE 32G depicts an alternate collapsed focal spot support 1330 (ninth species) comprising a basket 1332 of flexible wire or cable removably attached by six pairs of cords, wires or cable ties 1264 to the upper or lower surface of a cage 1263 of inflatable security, whereby various accessory items and / or materials (not shown) for heating, such as a cooking vessel, pre-packaged food items, and / or certain solid foods, can be safely supported in close proximity to the focal in any random or predetermined orientation.

Secondary Waves and Reflectors Guide: FIGURE 33 represents a basic reflector apparatus 610 of the first embodiment operating in a super-ambient pressure mode to focus light rays 28 on an accessory waveguide 1342 device connected to the membrane 17 transparent upper near the focal puncture of the apparatus 610. FIGURE 33A depicts an alternative basic reflector apparatus 1350 of the first embodiment having a convex secondary reflective membrane 1352 deployed by pressure centered within the transparent membrane 17 of a pressurized reflective chamber 20 of super-ambient, where the light rays 28 entering the apparatus 1350 are progressively concentrated by the primary and secondary reflectors 14, 1352 in an accessory waveguide 1342 device connected to the center of the primary reflector 14 in proximity to the focal point of the apparatus 1350 modified reflector (composite). Note that the waveguide depicted herein may optionally be a tube filled with light fluid in place of the conventional polymeric or coated glass fibers.

Operation As a Fluid Pump: FIGURE 34 depicts a basic reflector apparatus 610 of the first modified mode with one-way fluid valves 1362 (i.e., check valve) to facilitate inflation, to avoid accidental deflation to facilitate use of the apparatus as a 1364 manual fluid pump. FIGURE 34A depicts a basic modified reflector apparatus 610 of the first embodiment configured as a manual fluid pump 1364 illustrating the fluid directional stroke, where the central membranes 14, 17 are manually separated, (i.e., extend outwards) to extract fluids 1370 (typically air) a central reflecting chamber 20 through the upper valve 1362. FIGURE 34B depicts a modified basic reflector apparatus 610 of the first embodiment configured as a manual fluid pump 1364 illustrating the fluid escape stroke, where the central membranes 14, 17 are manually forced together (i.e., forced inwardly) ) to eject or remove the fluid 1370 (typically air) from the central reflector chamber 20 through the lower valve 1362. FIGURE 34C depicts a modified basic reflector apparatus 610 of the first embodiment configured as a manual fluid pump 1364 illustrating the fluid escape stroke, where the central membranes 14, 17 are manually forced together (i.e., forced inwardly) ) to expel or remove fluid 1370 (typically air) from chamber 20 through central reflector from lower valve 1362 into a attached auxiliary tube 1372, which can be connected to any suitable auxiliary device (not shown) that requires inflation.

Accessory Membranes for Improved Water Collection and / or Protector: FIGURE 35 represents apparatus 1374 where a basic reflector apparatus 610 of the first embodiment also includes a plurality (eg, six) of attached or covered membranes 106, shown extended in a peel-like arrangement to improve liquid collection by increasing the capillary area of 610, but which may also have various optical properties, such as color, transparency, opacity, emissivity, reflectance, selective reflectivity, and the like. ), and thus, can be used to improve or allow numerous optical functions of the apparatus. FIGURE 35A depicts the apparatus 1380 where the basic reflector apparatus 610 of the first embodiment further includes a large rectangular (or other large) multilayer isolated membrane or sheet 1384 attached to the upper surface of the multifunction reflector apparatus 610 to improve on Largely the collection of liquid fluid in the form of precipitation, dew or frost. The ties 36 are shown to support or elevate the periphery of the membrane 1384; however, one or more inflatable tubes can be used to support the membrane in a cup-shaped configuration, as will be shown in the following. Note that the upper surface of the membrane 1384 (and / or many other surfaces of the modules of the present invention) may have a high visibility surface to improve the collection of dew or frost at night by the processes of radioactive condensation. In addition, note that the multilayer insulated membrane can also serve as an emergency thermal template, insulating earth fabric, cover or protective cover, and the like. Additional membranes 1384 and / or membranes of any other practical form can also be used. FIGURE 35D depicted a basic reflector apparatus 610 of the first embodiment that also includes an optionally large, extended, multilayer isolated membrane or a sheet 1390 soporized at its edge by a plurality of inflatable lubes 126, such as those described above in the foregoing. FIGURE 29B, to provide a modified apparatus 1392 having a cup-shaped configuration for facilitating water collection. The similarly shaped apparatus 1394 may also be used as an aufosoporle shield, such as that shown in FIGURE 35C, or suspended to form an umbrella 1398, such as the one shown in FIGURE 35D. FIGURES 35E-35J are visions in partial schematic perspectives that illustrate the construction of the additional accessory muliphase membranes to provide improved water collection, its use as an insulator and a fluid heater. FIGURE 35G is a multilayer insulated sheet 1800 composed of a high emissivity upper membrane and a lower low emissivity membrane to improve the collection of atmospheric moisture at night or to heat fluids contained between the two membranes. FIGURE 35F represented a sheet 1810 composed of fresh layers having an upper high emissivity membrane and a lower middle emissivity membrane and lower low emissivity membrane for improved radioactive condensation of atmospheric moisture at night and efficient heating of fluids contained within the upper half of the composite sheet when the electromagnetic energy of broad spectral radianfe falls on the upper membrane.

FIGURE 35G represents a sheet 1820 composed of four layers where the upper layer is a transparent membrane, the next lower membrane is a membrane of high emissivity and the two lower membranes are low emissivity membranes where the fluid contained within the middle portion of the composite sheet is heated efficiently as a result of the absorption of radiant heat from the high-emissivity sheets while it is simultaneously isolated in a convective and conductive form from the adjacent environment by the iron wire facing the two upper sheets and also the air gap between the two lower sheets. Lower sheets of low reflective emissivity reduce the loss of radioactive heat from the fluid contained within the middle portion of the device. Note that the four sheets are linearly linked in the same locations. FIGURE 35H represents a sheet 1830 composed of three layers where the lower portion of the mulilac sheet consists of a lower low emissivity membrane and a higher high emissivity membrane and the upper portion of the composite sheet consists of a high emissivity membrane where the fluid contained between the upper membrane and the medium low-emissivity membrane is heated efficiently when the broad spectral electromagnetic radiation falls on the upper surface or the upper membrane of the device. Note that the links between the upper sheet and the lower position of the disposilive are located halfway between the links of the two lower sheets. FIGURE 35I depicts a sheet 1840 composed of four layers where the two upper layers are high emissivity membranes and the lower two membranes are low emissivity membranes where the fluid contained within the middle portion of the composite sheet is heated efficiently as a result of The absorption of radiant heat from the two upper membranes is isolated simultaneously in a convective and conductive form from the surrounding atmosphere by the air gap between the two upper membranes and also the air gap of the lower membranes. Lower reflective low emissivity membranes reduce the loss of radioactive heat from the fluid contained within the middle portion of the device. Note that the bonds between the upper membrane and the upper middle membrane are located halfway between each second bond between the two middle membranes, such as the bonds between the lower membrane and the lower middle membrane. FIGURE 35J depicts a sheet 1850 composed of four layers where the two upper layers are high emissivity membranes and the two lower layers are low emissivity membranes where the fluid contained in the middle portion of the composite sheet is heated efficiently as a result of the absorption of radiant heat in the two upper membranes while simultaneously being convective and conductively isolated from the surrounding atmosphere by the air gap between the two upper membranes and also the air gap between the two lower membranes. Lower reflective low emissivity membranes reduce the loss of radioactive heat downward from the container fluid within the middle portion of the device. Note that the two middle membranes alternate along the finite flat intervals where the spaces containing fluids are located between the two middle membranes at the locations between the finite flat bonds. The upper and lower membranes of the composite sheet are linearly linked at locations halfway between the spaces between the two middle membranes.

Miscellaneous Apparatus Fig. 36 depicts a reflector apparatus 1400 modified in the first embodiment which also includes optional accessory elements to facilitate the collection and storage of water, including a peripheral gutter 96 having a drainage port 85 for connection to a conduit 84 with which it is further shown connected to the lower valve 18 to allow the effluent 94 of water collected in the gutter 96 to be transferred to the reflecting chamber 20 for storage. A conduit 1402 with optional valve extending through the toroid 12 can also be used to transfer the effluent 94 of water to the reflector chamber 20 for storage.

FIGURE 37 depicted a modified reflector panel 1410 in the first embodiment configured as a portable sealed work chamber 1412 having a pair of gloves 1414 attached and a covered access port 70 incorporated in a transparent upper membrane 17 removably attached optionally .

Automated Self-Support Sun Tracking Devices: FIGURE 38 depicts a modular multifunction apparatus 1420 (with the inflatable safety cage and the focal point support moored with cable omitted from the figure for clarity) which has a 1421 autolyzed medium optionally for shading a vertical movement or elevation of the sun (i.e., a single-axis sun tracking apparatus), wherein the modular multifunction apparatus 1420 further includes a cable 1422 driven by moire connected between the upper portion of the apparatus 1420 and its toroidal support base ring 614, at least one motorized transmission pulley 1423 typically attached to the toroidal base ring 614, and the electric detection assembly 1424 connected electrically via electrical conduits 1425 both to the motorized transmission pulley 1423 and to a 1426 power supply, such as a rechargeable battery and / or photovoltaic panel. Note that the toroidal base ring 614 is configured to contain water 94 so that, when filled, it provides substantially frictionless support for the inflatable spherical support module 612 which flowed into the base ring 614 filled with water. Note that opposing sides of the ring 12 of the toroidal soporum of the basic reflector apparatus 610 are connected to the toroidal base ring 614 by cords or flexible cables 1427 to stabilize the upper portion of the apparatus 1420 relative to the lower toroidal support ring 614, which can be secured to the ground, for example, by cables 1428 and posts 1429, as shown, or by other means of security. Note that the flexible cords or cables 1427 used to stabilize the apparatus 610 can optionally be replaced by bars (not mossed) to form a rigid lattice-like structure attached to the support ring (or ground) to support the reflecting apparatus 610, thereby eliminating the needs to fill the base ring 614 with water. Alternatively, the cables 1427 can be replaced by the inflatable sopories attached to the sounder ring 614 to form an inflatable fork structure to support the reflector apparatus 610. FIGURE 38A depicts a modular multifunction apparatus 1430 (with inflatable security cage and focal point support moored with cable omitted from the figure for clarity) having an optional, automated means 1431 for shading the true and horizontal movement of the sun (i.e., a dual shaft sun shading apparatus), where the modular multi-function apparatus 1420 of FIG. 38 having a single-axis tracking apparatus 1421 further includes a ring 1434 base filled with additional larger water in which floats the first base ring 614, a cable 1432 driven by additional motor connected between the primary base ring 614 and the larger secondary base ring 1434, and a pulley 1436, 1423 not driven and driven, it is the latter which is connected electrically The conductive 1425 leads to the assembly 1424 of the sun detection controller and the 1426 supply of electric energy. Note that the larger water-filled base ring 1434 and the associated positioning devices that allow for provision on the vertical axis may be replaced with an alternative inflatable ring (similar to the support ring 614) rotatably attached to the underside of a ring 614 of modified support, wherein the upper ring is rotated relative to the lower ring by any suitable transmission mechanism (e.g., a slide guide and roller positioning assembly, a cable laying assembly, and the like).

Automated Suspended Sun Tracking Apparatus: FIGURE 39 depicts a modular multifunction apparatus 1440 (with the inflatable safety cage and the focal point support moored with cable omitted from the figure for clarity) having an alternative automated means 1441 for tracking the vertical and horizontal movement of the sun (i.e., a dual-axis sun tracking apparatus), wherein the modular multifunction apparatus 1420 of FIGURE 38 having a single-axis tracking mechanism 1421 is suspended roiantly by means of a system 1442 of cables between an aerial support 1443, such as a branch circuit, and a ground support 1429 buried to allow substantially frictionless movement on the vertical axis 1445, and further includes a cable 1432 driven by additional motor connected between the ring 614 toroidal base and a non-driven pulley 1438 and a pulley driven by motor 1423, both pulleys being supported by a 1429 posts of tier This last, which was electrically connected by means of the electrical conductors 1425 to a condenser 1424 of sun defection and a 1426 supply of electric energy. FIGURE 39A depicted a basic reflector 1450 of the first embodiment having a dual-axis (ie, vertical and horizontal) sun tracking mechanism 1451, where the basic reflector apparatus 610 is suspended by a cable system 1452 between a aerial support 1443, such as a branch circuit, and a buried ground support 1429 to allow substantially frictionless movement on the vertical and horizontal axes 1445, 1454, and further comprises two cables 1422, 1422 driven by cable (one for each axle of rotation), and two motorized drive pulleys 1423, 1423 (one for each axis of rooting), both of which are supplied by land positions 1429 and electrically connected via the electric conductor 1425 to a sun detection controller 1424 and a 1426 power supply. FIGURE 39B depicts a basic reflector apparatus 1460 between the first embodiment of a single-axis sunrading mechanism 1461 with aligned poles (ie, the axis of the rasper mechanism is optionally aligned with the pole or axis of rotation). of earth), where the basic reflector apparatus 610 is suspended by a cable system 1462 and an aerial 1443, as a branch circuit, and a buried ground support 1429 to allow substantially frictionless movements on an axis 1463 parallel to the axis of grounding, and further comprising a motor-driven cable 1422 and a motorized transmission pulley 1423, is the latter which is supported by a ground post 1429 and electrically connected via the electric conduit 1425 and a controller 1424 of Sun detection and a 1426 supply of electric power.

Construction Materials FIGURE 40 represented a 1470 composite material of substantially multilayer polypropylene, of which the apparatus 600 can be consumed, comprising from the bottom up: a layer of heat-sealable material 1472 (eg as polyethylene, and the like), a structural load-bearing membrane 1474 (such as Nylon, Mylar®, and the like), a layer 1476 reflective smooth (such as that provided by aluminum deposited to steam, and the like), and a superior rendering 1478 proiector (eg as lacquer, polyethylene and the like), which may also be heat sealable optionally. FIGURE 40A depicts a material 1480 composed of substantially polymeric multilayer, of which the apparatus 600 can be construed as bottom-up: a heat-sealed polymeric material 1472, a polymeric membrane 1482 of longitudinally oriented load bearing, a intermediate bonding material 1484 or polymeric interconnection, a 1486 structural polymeric membrane of load bearing transversely oriented, a reflecive honeycomb layer 1476, and a pro-polymeric polymer coating 1478 which also serves as a heat-sealed layer, whereby the two directionally oriented membranes 1482, 1486, cross-entangled increase the strength and tear resistance of the membrane. composite membrane. FIGURE 40B depicts a material 1490 composed of reinforced fiber mulficate of which the apparatus 600 can be constructed, comprising from bottom to top: a heat sealed polymeric material 1472, and a 1492 spherical polymeric membrane of bi-axially oriented load. , a polymeric intermediate bonding material 1484 intermediate, a reinforcing fiber layer shown, for example, in a bi-axial 1494 wave, in a second polymeric bonding material 1484 or inimermedium, a second polymeric membrane 1492 of bi-axially connected charge soporle, a reflective metallic layer 1476, and a protective polymeric coating 1478 which also serves as a heat sealable layer, whereby fiber reinforcement greatly improves strength and strength tearing of a composite membrane of lyticapa. FI GU RA 40C represents a material 1500 composed of reinforced fiber from which the non-reflective portions of the apparatus can be constructed, comprising a layer of reinforcement fibers 1494 for example in a bi-axial wave embedded integrally in a polymeric matrix material 1472 heat-sealable, so that a composite membrane resists tearing, of economic alpha resistance is provided for the non-reflective portions of the apparatus. Note that this material can also optionally incorporate a reflective surface. Finally, to facilitate many of the applications of the modulable inflatable field deployable apparatus of the present invention as described herein, it should be noted that various electronic accessory devices and / or common mechanisms or apparatuses can be incorporated integrally or removably into any Apparatus of the present invention in any useful location and combination thereof.

Such optional electrical and / or mechanical accessory devices include, but are not limited to, pumps, fans, transmission motors, chronometers, glow plugs, flow controllers, photovoltaic cells, moving levers or iris plugs (to control the flow of rad tion), and other useful elements. To further improve the collection, storage, processing and distribution of water or other liquids, it should be noted that several common liquid handling and processing devices may also be incorporated integrally or removably into any apparatus of the present invention in any useful language, location and combination that includes, but is not limited to, liquid pumps, pipes, tubes, funnels, valves, manometers, flow meters, flow controllers, filters and other useful elements. In addition, useful control mechanisms and state indicator devices can be incorporated into the apparatus such as the thermometer, phosphoryometer, GPS receiver, measurement device and control of electric current and voltages, and indicators of chemical analysis and the like. Thus, the exemplary applicability of the fundamental modulable inflectable multifunction field deployable apparatus has been described.

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1. CLAIMS 1. An expandable modular field device multifunction mainly to take advantage of an environment resources íerresíre denfro which the aparafo available, the apparatus is characterized in that it comprises: at least one support element that defines or has at least one center partially vacant; and at least one resource utilization assembly operable to take advantage of at least one resource of an environment in which the equipment is available; at least one resource utilization assembly that can be attached removably to the apparatus; wherein the apparatus of modular mulíifunción can selectivamenfe set by a user or operator aparaío to accommodate selecíivameníe at least one assembly aprovechamienío resource in a selectable ratio by the user to at least OIRO elemenlo the aparaío to seize at least one resource that can be selected by the user, present it in the international environment.
2. 2. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one resource utilization assembly is at least one operable energy utilization assembly for harnessing energy from the environment, the energy utilization assembly can be selected from the group which consists of: an assembly for harnessing operable electromagnetic energy to take advantage of electromagnetic energy radiated from a source of electromagnetic energy; an assembly of harnessing of operable fermic energy to take advantage of the thermal energy from a source of thermal energy; an operating current utilization assembly of operable fluid to take advantage of mechanical energy from a fluid stream; an operable wave energy utilization assembly for harnessing the mechanical wave energy from a fluid that produces waves; an operable acoustic energy harness assembly for amplifying or concentrating acoustic energy or sound; and an assembly of exploitation of chemical energy operable to take advantage of chemical energy of chemical substances.
3. 3. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one resource utilization assembly is at least an assembly of exploitation of physical material operable to take advantage of physical matter or environmental matter, the assembly of physical matter it can be selected from the group consisting of: a collection assembly of operable material to capture or collect material; a containment assembly of operable material to contain or store material; an operable material processing assembly for processing, filtering or sterilizing material; and an operable material handling assembly to handle, transport or dispatch material.
4. 4. aparaío according to claim 1, wherein at least one resource utilization assembly comprises at least one energy utilization assembly operable to harness energy from ambienle and at least one assembly operable aprovechamienío physical maíeria to take advantage of physical matter or environmental material.
5. 5. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one support element comprises at least one ring substantially bulbous and inflatable, the support ring has at least one inflation assembly operable to inflate the support ring. .
6. 6. The apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that at least one inflation assembly comprises at least one inflation device selected from the group consisting of a valve and a pump, an inflation assembly can be operated to inflate the support ring when transferring fluid from the environment inside the soporle ring or, optionally, to deflate the support ring when the fluid is expelled from the interior of the support ring to the environment.
7. 7. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that at least the resource utilization assembly comprises at least two pressure-deformable or pressure-expandable membranes extending through the center of the support ring, the membranes define at least a portion of at least one inflatable reflecting chamber, at least one of the membranes has at least one reflective material operable to reflect electromagnetic radiant energy; and at least one operable inflation or pressure adjustment assembly for adjusting the pressure within the reflecting chamber.
8. The apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that at least one pressure or inflation adjustment assembly comprises at least one selectable inflation device of a group consisting of a valve and a pump, an operable inflation assembly. to inflate the reflecting chamber by transferring fluid from the environment into the reflecting chamber or, optionally, to deflate the reflecting chamber by expelling fluid from the interior of the reflecting chamber to the environment.
9. The apparatus according to claim 1, further characterized in that it comprises at least one accessory element to facilitate the use by a user or operator in a terrestrial environment, at least one accessory element that is selected from the group consisting of: an operable attachment or attachment assembly for removably attaching at least one accessory module or element to the apparatus; an operable stabilization assembly to secure or stabilize the apparatus; an operable support and orientation assembly to support and orient the apparatus; an operable focal point support assembly for supporting at least one accessory element or device in proximity to at least one focal point defined by the apparatus; an operable inflation assembly for inflating at least one inflatable or pressurizable accessory element; an integral storage assembly operable to store at least one element of the apparatus; and an integral repair assembly operable to repair at least one element of the apparatus.
10. The apparatus according to claim 1, further characterized in that it comprises at least one operable safety assembly for protecting the user against accidental or unintentional exposure to concentrated electromagnetic radiation.
11. 11. The apparatus according to claim 10, characterized in that the security assembly comprises at least one element selected from the group consisting of: a security shield; an inflatable security shield; a security shield that has at least one redundant, separately inflatable element or ring to reduce the risk of Calasírófico collapse; a safety cage; an inflatable safety cage; a security cover; an inflatable security cover; a safety net, net, sieve or grid; an off-axis attenuating grid; a rapid energy disconnecting device in proximity to the focal point of the apparatus for capturing and / or redirecting the electromagnetic deflection rays; a pre-formed reflective membrane; a non-parabolic pre-formed reflective membrane; a non-parabolic faceted pre-formed reflector assembly; a safety valve to reduce the risk of deflation unintentionally or accidentally; a strip or band of elastic material designed for use as a corrugation mechanism.
12. 12. The apparatus according to claim 1, further characterized in that it comprises at least one control element operable to control at least a portion of the apparatus, the confrol element includes at least one element selected from the group consisting of: an assembly of operable detection to detect the position of at least one source of electro-magnetic energy; an operable sensing assembly for defeating the orientation or position of at least one element of the apparatus; an orientation or position indicator assembly operable to indicate the orientation or position of at least one element of the apparatus; an operable positioning assembly for placing at least one element of the apáralo; and an operating indicator assembly or operable mode for indicating the status or mode of at least one element of the apparatus.
13. 13. A method to take advantage of at least one resource presents a residential environment that uses a field deployable, modular mullifunction, selectively configurable, portable apparatus, the method is characterized in that it comprises the steps of: i. providing at least one support element defining or having at least a partially vacant center; ii. provide at least one operable resource utilization assembly to take advantage of at least one resource of a terrestrial environment within which the apparatus is arranged, at least the resource utilization assembly is removably mounted to the apparatus, where the apparatus Modular multifunction can be set up selectively by a user or operator of the team by selectively arranging at least one resource utilization assembly in a relationship that can be selected by the user at least once or twice from the time it is scheduled. iii. deploying the apparatus in the terrestrial environment in an effective way to take advantage of at least one resource of the terrestrial environment; iv. operate the apparatus to take advantage of at least one resource that can be selected by the user present in the terrestrial environment.
14. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that the resource utilization assembly of the second stage comprises: at least two pressure-deformable membranes extending from the ceiling of the soporium element, the membranes define minus a portion of at least one inflatable reflecting chamber, at least one of the pressure-deformable membranes has at least one means for reflecting radiant electromagnetic energy; the reflecting chamber has at least one pressure adjusting or inflation means for adjusting the pressure inside the reflecting chamber; wherein the deployment stage or the third stage comprises the following steps: unfolding the support ring to support and tension the periphery of the pressure deformable membranes; adjusting the pressure within the reflecting chamber to deform at least one membrane that has at least one means to reflect radiant electromagnetic energy in a functional concave reflector; and placing the reflective membrane in an effective manner to allow the transmission of radiant electromagnetic energy between a source and a target; and where the resource exploited by the environment in the operating stage is the electromagnetic radiation that is emilid from an electromagnetic source, and the electromagnetic radiation is concentrated by the reflected and reflective membrane.
15. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that the resource utilization assembly of the second stage comprises: at least two membranes extending through the center of the support element, the membranes define at least a portion of at least one central chamber, the membranes being impervious to substantially fluidic materials, the chamber has at least one operable port for transferring substantially fluidic materials between the ferial ambience and the central chamber; wherein the deployment stage or the third layer comprises the following steps: deploying the support ring to support the periphery of the membranes; deploying the chamber to deform at least one membrane on a substantially concave surface; and placing the apparatus in a substantially horizontal orientation with the substantially concave surface facing upwards; and where the resource harnessed from the terrestrial environment in the operation stage was collected by precipitation through the concave membrane that faces upwards, the precipitation is optionally transferred to the chamber through the puerío for storage.
16. 16. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that the resource utilization assembly of the second stage comprises: a plurality of membranous urine pallets attached to the soporium element, the membranous urine pallets are reactive to the fluid stream in order to provoke royation of the lurbine palelas on a cube of central moniaje, the cube joins a tree; wherein the deployment stage or third stage comprises the following steps: deploying the support ring to support and tension the periphery of the membranous urine vanes; place the power in a proper orientation to extract energy from a stream of fluid; and where the resource harnessed from the land environment is energy from a fluid stream.
17. 17. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that the resource utilization assembly of the second stage comprises: a first inflatable support ring rotatably attached to a second inflatable support ring, the first and second support rings have a chamber that can be filled with material or wrapping attached to each inflatable support ring for filling with dense material, the first and second support rings also have a mechanical energy utilization assembly attached to a predeterminated distance from joining the joint rotary to the first and second support rings, the assembly of mechanical energy utilization is activated by the relative royation induced by the waves of the first and second soporie rings; wherein the deployment step or stepper comprises the following steps: inflating the first and second support rings to provide buoyancy; fill the chambers that can be filled with material with dense material to provide ballast; to make the apparatus flow in a liquid surface that produces waves; and where the resource harnessed from the terrestrial environment in the operation stage is mechanical wave energy taken advantage of the liquid surface that produces waves.
18. 18. An inflatable field deployable apparatus primarily for harnessing energy from a fluid stream, the apparatus is characterized in that it comprises: at least one inflatable support element defining or having at least a partial center vacanie; at least one assembly of exploitation of operable resources to take advantage of energy from a fluid stream; the resource utilization assembly can be attached to the support element; the resource utilization assembly comprises a plurality of substantially membranous turbine blades attached to a support element, substantially membranous turbine palefaces are reactive to the fluid stream to cause rotation of the turbine blades on a central mounting hub, the cube joins a tree;
19. 19. An inflatable field deployable apparatus primarily for harnessing the wave energy of a fluid surface, the apparatus is characterized in that it comprises a first inflatable support ring rotatably attached to the second inflatable support ring, the first and second support rings have a chamber that can be filled with material or wrap attached to each inflatable support ring to fill with dense material, the first and second support rings also have a mechanical energy utilization assembly attached to a predetermined distance to join the girly union to the first and second support rings, the assembly of mechanical energy use is activated by the relative rotation induced by the waves of the first and second soporie rings.
20. 20. A field deployable apparatus mainly to take advantage of one or more resources of a terrestrial environment within which the equipment is available, the equipment is characterized because it comprises: an inflatable soporie element; and at least one resource utilization device operable to take advantage of the electromagnetic energy radiating into a terrestrial environment within which the apparatus is disposed; at least one resource utilization device being supported by the inflatable support element; wherein the inflatable support member can be inflated by exchanging air from the surrounding environment or environment using an oral inflation means.
21. 21. A deployable field apparatus characterized in that it comprises: a concentration reflector apparatus operable to concentrate electromagnetic radiation energy; and an inflatable safety device for providing a barrier to at least partially surround a focal point defined by the apparatus. SUMMARY A modular, inflatable multifunction field deployment apparatus that, in its preferred embodiments, has an inflatable reflector apparatus comprising at least one manufactured parabolic mirror, made of a pressure deformable reflective liner of an inflatable ring to focus the energy electromagnetic radiation of radio frequency (RF) through ultraviolet (UV) radiation that includes solar energy for heating and cooking, generation of electric power, improve the transmission and reception of radio signals, improve vision in low light environments , and / or projection of optical signals or images. The device also has non-electromagnetic uses, such as the collection and storage of water, use of the energy of a fluid stream, and / or use of wave energy. The first main mode of the inflatable reflector apparatus generally utilizes two pressure deformable membranes, at least one of which is reflective. A second main modality uses a reflective membrane and an ransparent membrane. In addition to the reflective apparatus, the modular module also typically includes modular assemblies to increase versatility, ease of use, and / or improve safety, such as, for example, a modular and orientation support assembly, a separate support ring, a shield or safety cage, a focal point support assembly, a safety cover, a safety net or mesh, and a stabilization assembly. The transport capacity is improved by the complete collapse of the inflatable device.