Collapsible For Ease Of Transport Patents (Class 52/79.5)
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Publication number: 20040177567Abstract: A storage shed for attaching to the railing at the edge of a deck, such shed having an enclosure assembly mounted on the deck railing while being held in place by doors. The shed preserves deck floor space by hanging principally within and on the outside of the deck railing, and provides a stable storage container that may securely hold a variety of items. The shed can be finished to match the deck or the building to which the deck is attached. A plurality of shelves, hooks, drawers, pegboard, hangers, and partitions within the shed can be arranged for convenient storage of a variety of items.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2003Publication date: September 16, 2004Inventor: J. Richard Braun
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Publication number: 20040154235Abstract: An emergency and temporary building system is shown. The system allows for a flexible building approach where a variety of structures can be built from the same basic components. The system allows a building to be quickly erected with a few basic tools. Components of the system are assembled using three basic clips. Components of the building system include a flat square panel and a plank having a slanted edge that can be clipped to the panel and to other planks to make a frame to contain the panel. Doors, windows, screens, plumbing and electrical connections can be made by replacing the standard flat panel with special panels for each application.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2003Publication date: August 12, 2004Inventor: Bruce Johnson
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Patent number: 6772563Abstract: A mobile accommodation unit in container form for use as mobile hospital or mobile control or command center or the like has a box-shaped main box element and at least one secondary box element. In a transport state, the secondary box element is telescoped into the main box element. For setting up an accommodation unit of increased floor area, the secondary box element can be pulled out of a lateral opening of the main box element. In order to provide a continuous floor surface, after the secondary box element has been pulled out, the main box element has a movable floor element, which can be lifted relative to a basic floor element so as to equalize the floor levels of the main box element and the secondary box element.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2002Date of Patent: August 10, 2004Assignee: Wietmarscher Ambulanz & Sonderfahrzeug GmbHInventor: Peter Kuhn
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Patent number: 6766619Abstract: The invention provides a kit of structural building elements for rapid erection and assembly to form a living space having a ridged roof, wherein the elements (1, 2) are linked together and comprise a central prism-like element (1) and corresponding outer elements (2), said elements being arranged so that in a first state, suitable for transportation, they form an essentially cuboid structure having overall dimensions not equivalent to those of a standard 40 foot freight container and, in a end, erected state, the outer parts are raised to form a roof ridge line (3). Erection of a prefabricated building using the kit of parts can be effected without the need for heavy lifting machinery by pushing the outer elements (2) inwardly so that they slide up the sloping faces of the prism like central part.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2002Date of Patent: July 27, 2004Inventor: Viktor-Martin Franz
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Patent number: 6763633Abstract: A portable enclosure for temporary shelter purposes as a storage building or workshop at remote construction sites comprises a plurality of articulable frames mounted on a towable boom, which may be coupled to a towing tractor, and which has wheels at the other end so that it may be towed. Each of the frames has first to fourth frame members, with a first cylinder mounted between the boom and the first frame member to adjust the tilted disposition of that member with respect to the boom to vertical. The angle between the second and third members is adjusted by a second cylinder. The fourth member also assumes a vertical orientation. Thus, each of the first and fourth frame members of each frame is articulable to a substantially vertical orientation, and they are horizontally distanced one from the other so as to form a storage or workshop space between them.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Roger CôtéInventor: Roger Côte
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Patent number: 6742309Abstract: A personnel decontamination and containment system is disclosed. This system includes a plurality of components positionable on a selected location for establishment of a multi-station decontamination and containment facility to decontaminate personnel and to contain contaminants collected during the decontamination process. The components can include a plurality of collapsible frame and roof assemblies, wall and roof covers, a weapons clearing assembly, a weapons storage locker, a hanging bar, a signage assembly, collapsible containment hamper assemblies, a covered dispensing assembly, a shuffle box, a multi-wipe dispensing assembly, and a transportable containment enclosure. The enclosure is shaped and sized to removably retain the system's components for transportation or the like.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2002Date of Patent: June 1, 2004Assignee: Survival, Inc.Inventors: Ricky William Stewart, Lee Walker Brillhart, III
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Publication number: 20040060245Abstract: A shelter construction kit includes at least six composite panels which are identical prior to the positioning of access openings. Each of the six composite panels has a first side edge having an integrally formed male coupling and a second side edge having an integrally formed female coupling. Each of the first side edge and the second side edge extend outwardly at 45 degrees from the first flat face to the second flat face. When the first side edge of one panel is coupled to the second side edge of another panel in a first orientation the coupled panels are on a common plane. When the first side edge of one panel is inverted and coupled to the second side edge of another panel in a second orientation the coupled panels form a 90 degree corner. Roof/wall interface brackets are provided to secure the roof panels in place. Assembly instructions are provided describing how to couple the panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2003Publication date: April 1, 2004Applicant: Composite Shelters Inc.Inventors: Gary Loblick, Robert Stelfox McLean, Norton Marcus Loblick, Jens Kluge
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Patent number: 6712414Abstract: A low profile, expandable, mobile rigid structure with unique a unique assembly and support system, that can easily be transported by an average sized vehicle. The structure features a central structure with a central roof section, a pair of endwall assemblies, and a central floor mounted to a base. The endwalls are two pieced having a bottom endwall panel and a top endwall panel. From the side of the central structure one or more side sections are retractable and expandable to increase the size of the floor space inside. The two pieced endwalls allow for compaction of the structure for travel by translating the lower portion of the endwall from supporting the upper portion. A two pieced door allows entry into the structure when it is expanded.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2001Date of Patent: March 30, 2004Inventor: Floyd L. Morrow
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Patent number: 6705051Abstract: A method of transporting a module of a modular structure to a building site on a transporter with a roof of the module in a horizontal position, and an apparatus for coupling the roof to the base structure of the module to permit movement of the roof between the horizontal position and a final sloped position. The coupling apparatus includes a coupling assembly adapted to be detachably coupled in a C-shaped rafter or guide rail of the roof so as to guide movement of the rafter or guide rail relative to the coupling mechanism, and an anchor assembly pivotally coupled to the coupling assembly so as to permit pivotal and vertical movement of the coupling assembly. Each of the anchor assemblies is adapted to be secured to an attic floor panel of the module.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2001Date of Patent: March 16, 2004Inventor: Harlin J. Wall
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Publication number: 20040031211Abstract: A collapsible structure having walls and hinges, the walls being foldable to reduce the volume of the collapsible structure via hinges separated by a distance to form pockets which receive therein the thickness of one or more collapsed walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2003Publication date: February 19, 2004Inventor: Robert J. Becker
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Patent number: 6681544Abstract: A method of transporting a module of a modular structure to a building site on a transporter with a roof of the module in a horizontal position, and an apparatus for coupling the roof to the base structure of the module to permit movement of the roof between the horizontal position and a final sloped position. The coupling apparatus includes a coupling assembly adapted to be detachably coupled in a C-shaped rafter or guide rail of the roof so as to guide movement of the rafter or guide rail relative to the coupling mechanism, and an anchor assembly pivotally coupled to the coupling assembly so as to permit pivotal and vertical movement of the coupling assembly. Each of the anchor assemblies is adapted to be secured to an attic floor panel of the module.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2003Date of Patent: January 27, 2004Inventor: Harlin J. Wall
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Patent number: 6679008Abstract: A building that may be assembled from only interconnecting corrugated sheets without the need for expensive brackets or specialized assembly tools and which is quick and easy to construct using the novel construction method as taught herein. The building further provides unique roof construction that is extremely strong and eliminates the need for typical roof trusses. Also the building can be custom designed and used for any purpose of consumer choice, and may be sold as a kit with complete assembly instructions.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2002Date of Patent: January 20, 2004Inventors: Cathy D. Santa Cruz, Wayne R. Sandstrom
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Patent number: 6679009Abstract: A large temporary shelter designed to act as a communication, maintenance, and warehouse facility in all types of climate and terrain. The shelter is engineered for durability, portability, repetitive assembly and disassembly. The shelter includes a plurality of lightweight structural arched frame supports that are easy to assemble and connect to a lightweight, rectangular-shaped base frame temporarily attached to the ground. The shelter also includes a durable outer cover and an inner liner that extends over the outside and inside surfaces of the arched frame supports. The outer cover and inner linings are spaced apart to create duct spaces between the arched frame supports for heating air conditioning. A central attic space is created between the outer cover and the inner linings which creates a large central air space for greater insulation. Formed on one end of the shelter are at least one personnel door and two double-hinged vehicle doors.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2002Date of Patent: January 20, 2004Inventor: Douglas T. Hotes
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Patent number: 6668514Abstract: An apparatus for connecting adjacent panels includes a first panel and a second panel. Each panel has a connectable edge adapted for connection to a connectable edge of an adjacent panel. At least one first panel interface is disposed on the first panel and at least one second panel interface is disposed on the second panel. Each panel interface is positioned on a surface of the respective panel near the respective connectable edge. First and second interlocking elements are disposed on the respective connectable edges of the panels. The apparatus also includes at least one connector with a base and first and second engaging parts projecting from the base. To connect the panels, the interlocking elements of the connectable edges are interlocked with one another. The connector is mounted to the first and second panels such that the base traverses the connectable edges.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2002Date of Patent: December 30, 2003Assignee: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventor: Erik L. Skov
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Patent number: 6655095Abstract: A prefabricated wall and roof unit for easy and cost efficient home construction. The wall unit is formed of a steel frame, a molded external panel formed into the shape of traditional building materials and features, and a layer of insulation material. The wall unit may be assembled in a quality controlled off-site factory.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2002Date of Patent: December 2, 2003Assignee: PDG Domus CorporationInventor: Nathan W. Pingel
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Patent number: 6651393Abstract: The present invention relates to a new type of module in which the floor of the module is integral with the ceiling placement upon the module below it. This invention also provides utilization of temperature top protection a module during shipment. This invention also relates to a construction method where the stabilizing structure for the building including stairs and hallways constructed first, and the module are constructed therein.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2001Date of Patent: November 25, 2003Assignee: Lorwood Properties, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence C. Don, Victor Lissiak
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Patent number: 6637702Abstract: A solar array includes a plurality of panels that are individually supported by beams that nest within each other in the stowed position to minimize the volume of the structure prior to deployment. The beams are pivotally connected to each other are deployed using any conventional means.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2002Date of Patent: October 28, 2003Assignee: Lockheed Martin CorporationInventor: John Gregory McCandless
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Patent number: 6607421Abstract: A foldable structure having an assembled configuration and a folded configuration. The foldable structure includes a main portion, a base panel which supports the main portion and a stabilizing panel which attaches to the main portion to stabilize the structure when in the assembled configuration. The foldable structure preferably includes at least one removable intermediate section which partition the space defined by the assembled main portion. Additionally, the foldable structure is preferably provided with anti-tip members which secure the main portion to the base panel so as to prevent the main portion from tipping away from the base panel.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2001Date of Patent: August 19, 2003Inventor: Deborah W. Rossi
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Publication number: 20030140573Abstract: A portable and assembleable enclosure having a floor constructed of a first rigid panel and a second hingedly interconnecting panel, a recessed channel extending about an outer perimeter of the floor panels. A plurality of walls are each constructed of a rigid material and exhibit an annular shaped projection along a first extending side edge. A corresponding and annular shaped recess extends along a second extending side edge and receives, in engaging fashion, a first extending side edge of a succeeding wall and so that the walls may be interconnected along opposing extending edges in addition to being secured to the floor in upwardly extending fashion from within the recessed channel. A peaked roof is constructed of a first rigid panel and a second interconnecting rigid panel and which is secured to an upper perimeter extending edge of the interconnected walls. First and second pairs of triangular shaped and hinged end panels securing to opposite ends of the peaked roof panels and to enclose the structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2003Publication date: July 31, 2003Inventors: Dave Marcinkowski, Mary Marcinkowski
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Publication number: 20030140577Abstract: A portable enclosure for temporary shelter purposes as a storage building or workshop at remote construction sites comprises a plurality of articulable frames mounted on a towable boom, which may be coupled to a towing tractor, and which has wheels at the other end so that it may be towed. Each of the frames has first to fourth frame members, with a first cylinder mounted between the boom and the first frame member to adjust the tilted disposition of that member with respect to the boom to vertical. The angle between the second and third members is adjusted by a second cylinder. The fourth member also assumes a vertical orientation. Thus, each of the first and fourth frame members of each frame is articulable to a substantially vertical orientation, and they are horizontally distanced one from the other so as to form a storage or workshop space between them.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2002Publication date: July 31, 2003Inventor: Roger Cote
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Patent number: 6598354Abstract: Transportable living quarters includes a main frame supporting a main living area and a slide out room which slides between an extended and retracted position relative to the main living area. An extendable member is mounted on the main frame and is rigidly connected to the slide out room floor, so that the weight of the slide out room is transferred from the floor of the main living to the extendable member as the slide out room slides between the retracted and extended positions. In one embodiment of the invention, the floor of the slide out room is leveled with respect to the floor of the main living area when the slide out room is moved to the extended position by bending of the extendable support member in response to the weight transfer.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2001Date of Patent: July 29, 2003Assignee: VT Holdings II, Inc.Inventors: Patrick W. McManus, James E. Dewald, Jr., Martin P. McManus
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Publication number: 20030115808Abstract: A low profile, expandable, mobile rigid structure with unique a unique assembly and support system, that can easily be transported by an average sized vehicle. The structure features a central structure with a central roof section, a pair of endwall assemblies, and a central floor mounted to a base. The endwalls are two pieced having a bottom endwall panel and a top endwall panel. From the side of the central structure one or more side sections are retractable and expandable to increase the size of the floor space inside. The two pieced endwalls allow for compaction of the structure for travel by translating the lower portion of the endwall from supporting the upper portion. A two pieced door allows entry into the structure when it is expanded.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2001Publication date: June 26, 2003Inventor: Floyd L. Morrow
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Patent number: 6581337Abstract: A modular enclosure including first channels and a plurality of second and third channels which intersect the first channel at an angle, and a plurality of panels, each including a wall member and edge members pivotally coupled to the wall member. The wall members are configured to engage the first channel and the edge members are configured to engage the second and third channels. A method of assembling a modular enclosure is also disclosed, including providing a base including first channels, second channels, and third channels, providing a plurality of side panels each having a wall member and a first and second edge member pivotally coupled to the wall member, pivoting the first and second edge members so that they are non-parallel to the wall member, and inserting the wall members into the first channel, the first edge member into second channels, and the second edge members into third channels.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2001Date of Patent: June 24, 2003Assignee: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventors: Erik L. Skov, David A. Bird, John F. Travers, Kenneth F. Clausen, Jonathan N. Mandel I, Laura M. Marker
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Publication number: 20030106272Abstract: A substantially preassembled modular frame system for erecting permanent school buildings. The system design, materials, and construction have been pre-approved by state inspectors. The system provides a roof that is extensible from a low position that is configured to permit the system to be transported on highways and fit under common overpasses and bridges to a pitched position that provides a sloped roof profile to improve insulation factors of completed buildings and better shed rain, snow, and debris. The system includes anchor assemblies that are rigidly connected to the frame to inhibit uplift forces acting on the building from distorting or dislodging the building from the foundation. The system also includes preassembled wall panels and a convenient mechanism for emplacing and securing the wall panels within the modular frames.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2003Publication date: June 12, 2003Inventor: Alan Pierce
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Publication number: 20030101682Abstract: A top sheet and a bottom sheet are connected together by wing members, each having a center segment hinged to the top sheet and to the bottom sheet about parallel axes. Wings protrudes from the center segments and are biased to project out of a plane defined between the hinge axes. In a collapsed condition the top and bottom sheets are close together with the wings distorted from their relaxed positions. In the expanded condition the sheets are spaced apart and the wings return to their relaxed positions projecting out from the center segments and conferring stiffness on the structural member and resisting the return of the member to its collapsed configuration. In storage, the sheets are secured along the edges with an underlying rip cord, and may be rolled. The wings may be formed as part of metal or plastic spring members.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2002Publication date: June 5, 2003Inventors: Caleb Clark Crye, Eric Owen Fehlberg
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Patent number: 6557308Abstract: A building accessible to persons, which comprises at least one constructional element, which element is tubular and which is at least substantially made of wound-together layers of a strip of paper/cardboard, wherein each layer is at least substantially made up of a corrugated sublayer and a flat sublayer affixed to one side thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2000Date of Patent: May 6, 2003Assignee: Snel Golfkarton B.V.Inventor: Wilhelmus Jan Reinier Karel Snel
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Patent number: 6550491Abstract: The present invention is a portable structure used for exhibition or sports (batting cage) applications including an expansion section with a plurality of expansion segments, each of which is self-contained. Each expansion segment is bounded by an upright member onto which an articulating arm is attached adjacent the tope and bottom. Each articulating arm bends at an elbow and folds flat against the upright members when each expansion segment is extended, the articulating arms straighten at the elbow and pivot in a scissor-type motion with respect to the upright members until the articulating arms are fully extended substantially straight. The expansion segments roll on rollers removably affixed to the upright members. The portable structure includes three positions, a transport position wherein large wheels or skids are suppled for easy manipulation of the device, an expansion segment wherein the expansion segments are extended or collapsed using smaller wheels.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 1999Date of Patent: April 22, 2003Assignee: World Patent Development CorporationInventors: Dickie R. Bixler, Larry D. Lahman
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Patent number: 6550209Abstract: Disclosure provides a transformable linked structure, a deployable diagonal structure, a plane stowage-type deployable truss and a line stowage-type deployable truss with high rigidity and reliability constituted by the above-described transformable linked structure and the above-described deployable diagonal structure, and also provides a plane/line stowage truss structure extremely approximated to a spherical surface using the two types of deployable trusses. The present disclosure discloses a module linked structure for linking deployable trusses securely and a holding/releasing mechanism for realizing reliable holding and release. Further, the present invention provides a modular deployable antenna with high precision even if it is large-sized which is realized by spreading mesh on the plane/line stowage truss structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2001Date of Patent: April 22, 2003Assignee: Nippon Telegraph and Telephone CorporationInventors: Akira Meguro, Jin Mitsugi, Kazuhide Ando
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Patent number: 6539674Abstract: A tabletop high relocateable shelter for protecting individuals from dangerous conditions such as hurricanes, tornadoes and the like, that can withstand winds of approximately 450 mph. The shelter can be attached and detached from a concrete foundation. A rectangular frame that is formed from L-shaped longitudinal members are fastened together and can be anchored to the concrete foundation by hook ended anchor bolts that have exposed threaded ends that nuts can attach thereto, or by concrete type bolts made for that purpose. Removable panels can be attached to the outside of the frame to form walls and a roof using fasteners such as screws and bolts. A door can be attached to an opening in the side of the frame, and include L-shaped members that form door braces and hinge guards that allow the door to stay in a stationary closed position. Slideable latching members can further hold the door in a locked position.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2001Date of Patent: April 1, 2003Inventor: Floyd Arnold
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Publication number: 20030051417Abstract: An engineered purpose-built portable habitable structure formed of a transformable rectangular enclosure that includes a base shell having hingedly attached exterior and interior walls that fold out to form a habitable structure. The walls of the structure are pre-wired and pre-plumbed and are adapted to connect to appropriate supply sources exterior to the structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2002Publication date: March 20, 2003Inventor: Theodore T. Ciotti
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Patent number: 6533280Abstract: A bullet backstop assembly includes a modular support structure formed from legs, vertical ribs and horizontal ribs, and a modular inclined surface formed from a plurality of back panels. The back panels and the components of the support structure are attached to one another to form a bullet backstop assembly which may be assembled and disassembled without welding and with minimal use of tools.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2000Date of Patent: March 18, 2003Inventors: H. Addison Sovine, Kyle Bateman
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Publication number: 20030037491Abstract: This invention discloses tongs-linkage, which, in its extended position, provides an essentially triangular-shaped surface, whereby the links of the tongs-linkage are themselves the panels that form the surface. Such assemblies may be planar, or, by use of intermediate hub elements, may form a surface with curvature. As such an assembly is compressed, the panel-links slide over one another, compressing down to a compact stack. Such tongs-linkages may be joined to similar linkages by pivots lying along their respective edges thereby forming extended structural surfaces. Surfaces that are planar, cone-shaped and doubly-curved surfaces of revolution are disclosed. In each case when the structure is retracted it compresses down to a compact linear element or ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventor: Charles Hoberman
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Patent number: 6519900Abstract: A substantially preassembled modular frame system for erecting permanent school buildings. The system design, materials, and construction have been pre-approved by state inspectors. The system provides a roof that is extensible from a low position that is configured to permit the system to be transported on highways and fit under common overpasses and bridges to a pitched position that provides a sloped roof profile to improve insulation factors of completed buildings and better shed rain, snow, and debris. The system includes anchor assemblies that are rigidly connected to the frame to inhibit uplift forces acting on the building from distorting or dislodging the building from the foundation. The system also includes preassembled wall panels and a convenient mechanism for emplacing and securing the wall panels within the modular frames.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2000Date of Patent: February 18, 2003Assignee: Turnkey Schools of AmericaInventor: Alan Pierce
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Publication number: 20030029099Abstract: The purpose is to provide a telescopic type store wherein it is available in a place where a free space is produced temporarily such as home garage, and it can be shorten compactly when cars etc. are put in the place, and it can sufficiently prevent wind and rain, and equipments required as a store can be formed in its inside integrally, and further, the telescopic motion and movement of a store can be also performed easily and promptly even by one person. When a mobile object goes away from the mobile store room and a free space is produced there, it is available as a store by moving the body and elongating it in the free space, and this store comprises a box shape body which is put in a place where a free space is produced temporally, such as home garage, and which is telescopic along the cross direction, and the body moving mean formed on the lower end of the body which moves the body to the desired position in the mobile store room.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2002Publication date: February 13, 2003Inventor: Nobuhiro Torata
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Patent number: 6510659Abstract: An easily constructed highly secure, walk-in vault uses pre-cast panels. A door frame is molded into one of the panels. The panels have interlocking joints with adjacent panels. The interlocking joints are protected with continuous, double burglary-proof seams situated in the interior of the vault. Abutting panels are securely held together by metal rods that penetrate the interlocking joints.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2001Date of Patent: January 28, 2003Inventors: Mark L. Boyer, Michael E. Barker
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Panel assembly for space applications, arranged to enable synchronizing the deployment of the panels
Publication number: 20020157326Abstract: A panel assembly for space applications comprises a plurality of panels. The panels are pivotally interconnected, such that the assembly can be in a folded position and a deployed position. The assembly is arranged to enable synchronization of the movement of the panels. The assembly comprises main panels and connection elements, wherein the main panels are each pivotally connected to a connection element in each case. A yoke is provided that has an upper rod and a lower rod. The yoke can move the panel assembly from a folded position proximate to the satellite wall towards a deployed position, wherein the assembly extends outwardly from the satellite wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2002Publication date: October 31, 2002Inventor: Robert Zwanenburg -
Publication number: 20020148171Abstract: A portable facility, that is delivered to a shop where wheel sets for railcars and locomotives are repaired, contains equipment for reconditioning antifriction bearings that are stripped from the wheel sets. The facility includes an enclosure that contains equipment for inspecting the raceways of the bearings, for repairing the raceways, for opening and closing cages of the bearing to release and again confine its rolling elements, for measuring end play in the bearing, for lubricating the bearing, and for pressing seals into the bearing. In addition, the facility has a deck that supports equipment for disassembling the bearing and for removing grease from it.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2001Publication date: October 17, 2002Applicant: The Timken CompanyInventor: Jan H. Labuschagne
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Publication number: 20020116878Abstract: A engineered purpose-built portable habitable structure formed of a transformable rectangular enclosure which is the size of an ISO shipping container and which includes a base shell having hingedly attached exterior and interior walls that fold out to form a habitable structure with the walls of the structure being prewired and preplumbed and adapted to connect to appropriate supply sources exterior to the structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2001Publication date: August 29, 2002Inventor: Theodore T. Ciotti
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Publication number: 20020112412Abstract: A plurality of wheeled cabinets, including single-sided cabinets (20) and double-sided cabinets (21), is movably mounted upon fixed rail assemblies (90) and (90A). Each cabinet is fitted with an extendable privacy partition (80), an automatically deployed safety-spacer assembly (110), and is capable of accepting both factory-finished and custom-fabricated furniture and fixture infill packages (24) that provide the activity spaces (23) created in between the cabinets with all of the appurtenances necessary to particularize these spaces into functionally specific rooms. A continuous conductor rail (100) supplies power, telephone, and data to the residential program deck.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2001Publication date: August 22, 2002Inventor: Wesley C. Jones
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Patent number: 6434895Abstract: A folded building, after having been trailered on its own wheel assemblies to a site, is unfolded at the site by first reorienting 90° the wheel assemblies attached to each of a pair of side walls and removing an attached trailer hitch. The side walls are drawn apart from one another while having supported by the rolling wheel assemblies. As the side walls are drawn apart, pivotally attached front and rear bifold walls unfold. Each of a pair of foldable roofs attached to a respective one of the side walls is unfolded from a location adjacent the interior of the respective side wall. Roof end caps are attached to the top edges of each of the front and rear walls. After raising the wheel assemblies the building is lowered onto the site. To remove the building from the site, the building is folded by reversing the unfolding steps and the trailer hitch is attached. The building may then be trailered to another site.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2000Date of Patent: August 20, 2002Assignee: Bendon, L.L.C.Inventors: Craig Hosterman, D. L. Bennett
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Patent number: 6418672Abstract: Disclosed herein is a multi-use building structure and method of assembling same. The building has its major components preferably made of twin sheets of plastic resin, each sheet formed to define different inner and outer surfaces. The building includes unique fasteners and connections facilitating quick and easy assembly for use and disassembly for shipping. The building may be used for different purposes with simple modifications, including a portable toilet, ticket booth, shelter, and storage shed.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2000Date of Patent: July 16, 2002Inventor: Lance T. Hampel
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Publication number: 20020083654Abstract: A method for erecting a modular building on the ground of a building site with the use of a lifting device having a support pedestal and having a mechanism therein for causing relative movement relative to the support pedestal comprising the steps of providing a floor supported by the ground and having an outer perimeter. A plurality of wall components are provided. The lower extremities of the wall components are hingedly secured to the perimeter of the floor. The lower extremities of the roof components are hingedly secured to the upper extremities of the wall components. The wall components and the roof components are positioned so that they lie in planes parallel to the floor. The support pedestal is vertically positioned on the floor. Pulling cables are secured to the upper extremities of the roof components and extend to the upper extremity of the support pedestal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventor: Dante N. Bini
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Publication number: 20020078989Abstract: Collapsible structures are provided having at least two panels, with each of the panels having a flexible loop member defining a closed loop and adapted to assume an expanded position and a collapsed position, and a fabric for partially covering the loop member. The loop members of two adjacent first and second panels overlap each other at a first overlapping point along first edges of the loop members, and at a second overlapping point along second edges of the loop members, with the overlapping loop members defining a hinge portion about which the two loop members of the first and second panels are pivotable.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2001Publication date: June 27, 2002Applicant: Patent Category Corp.Inventor: Yu Zheng
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Patent number: 6354044Abstract: A portable viewing booth adapted to accommodate a viewer therein. The viewing booth comprising a chair having a seat portion, a back rest portion, a pair of arm rests, and a leg rest. The portable viewing booth is adapted to be transported on a roller. The portable viewing booth further includes a frame member adapted to cover the viewer seated on the chair, wherein the frame member is adapted to house a screen display thereon, and wherein the frame member is pivotally attached to an upper edge of the back rest portion of the chair, and is adapted to fold and be disposed behind the chair.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2000Date of Patent: March 12, 2002Inventor: Kenneth A. Lagace, Jr.
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Patent number: 6349510Abstract: A single transportable oversized or extended support base is provided for a conventional equipment shelter and the associated power source. The shelter and power source are separately affixed to the base while at the place of manufacturing to form a transportable unitary shelter facility that is easily and efficiently installed at the use site. Such combination avoids the additional labor and expense associated with installing equipment such as a generator in a separate room within the building because it eliminates the need for the extra door, and larger wall, roof, and floor panels, ventilation systems, environmental controls and related items.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 1997Date of Patent: February 26, 2002Assignee: GFRC SheltersInventors: Harold Robert Haas, Scott Craig Leggett, Sr., Randall Cade Goodman, John Irving Mathis
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Patent number: 6343441Abstract: In a roof construction (10) with several erected support arches carrying a tentered roof skin (15), both ends of which support arches are held with a fixed distance to one another in the carrying state, each support arch (11)is constituted by several sections (12; 12a, 12b) each connected to one another via joints (13), where a lock is assigned to each joint (13), which limits the unfolding of neighboring sections (12a, 12b) to about their straightened position. In the carrying state of the support arch (11) all its joints (13) are bridged underneath by tensioned pulling connections (16), which engage on both sides of the bridged joint (13) on a section (12a, 12b). Furthermore, in the region of each joint (13)a spacer (19)is provided acting between the support arch (11) and the corresponding pulling connection (16), which spacer (19) directs the pulling connection inwards past the connecting line defined by the two points (18a, 18b) of engagement.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2000Date of Patent: February 5, 2002Assignee: Merz Saulter Zimmermann GmbHInventors: Hans-Günter Merz, Sabine Sauter
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Publication number: 20020011035Abstract: An easily constructed, highly secure, walk-in vault uses pre-cast panels. A door frame is molded into one of the panels. The panels have interlocking joints with adjacent panels. The interlocking joints are protected with continuous, double burglary-proof seams situated in the interior of the vault. Abutting panels are securely held together by metal rods that penetrate the interlocking joints.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 1999Publication date: January 31, 2002Inventors: MARK L. BOYER, MICHAEL E. BARKER
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Publication number: 20020005020Abstract: An easily constructed, highly secure, walk-in vault uses pre-cast panels. A door frame is molded into one of the panels. The panels have interlocking joints with adjacent panels. The interlocking joints are protected with continuous, double burglary-proof seams situated in the interior of the vault. Abutting panels are securely held together by metal rods that penetrate the interlocking joints.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2001Publication date: January 17, 2002Inventors: Mark L. Boyer, Michael E. Barker
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Patent number: 6334278Abstract: A relocateable shelter for protecting individuals from dangerous conditions such as Tornadoes and the like, that can withstand winds of approximately 450 mph. The shelter can be attached and detached from a concrete foundation. A rectangular frame that is formed from L-shaped longitudinal members are fastened together and can be anchored to the concrete foundation by hook ended anchor bolts that have exposed threaded ends that nuts can attach thereto. Removable panels can be attached to the outside of the frame to form walls and a roof using fasteners such as screws and bolts. A door can be attached to an opening in the side of the frame, and include L-shaped members that form door braces and hinge guards that allow the door to stay in a stationary closed position. Slideable latching members can further hold the door in a locked position. The latching members can be accessible from outside the shelter to open the door and also be accessible from inside the shelter to open the door.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2000Date of Patent: January 1, 2002Assignee: Steelco IncorproratedInventor: Floyd C. Arnold
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Publication number: 20010039768Abstract: The present invention discloses, in certain aspects, a roof structure and a portable building with such a roof structure, the roof structure in certain aspects including a top, a plurality of interconnected roof side walls defining an inner space between the roof side walls that is covered by the top, each roof side wall having an interior surface within the roof structure, and a support connected to or formed of and projecting inwardly from at least part of the interior surface of at least one of the roof side walls, the support for supporting at least one wire-like item and/or at least one hollow tubular.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2001Publication date: November 15, 2001Inventor: William H. Bigelow