US4255912A
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Temporary shelter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-10-05
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Granted: 1981-03-17
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Expires: 1999-10-05
Abstract
Abstract Method for the construction of a temporary shelter, comprising an even number of base modules of equal size each having an entrance at one end, the base modules being placed side by side in two rows with the base modules of one row facing in pairs those of the other row so as to form a hallway, the entrances opening into the hallway. Floor modules having the same width as the hallway are located between the pairs of facing base modules so as to join them at the bottom thereof. Two vestibule-forming modules having the same width as the floor modules are provided at the ends of the hallway so as to close it. The base modules are joined together by means of a first set of thin sheets of flexible sealing material each being removably secured between the front, the top and the rear walls of the base modules. A double sealing roof is removably secured over the hallway along the full length thereof, this double roof comprising a first wide sheet of flexible material having substantially the width of the hallway and spreading above it between the upper ends of the front walls of the base modules, and a second wide sheet of sealing material having a width greater than that of the hallway and spreading between the top walls of the base modules in order to sealingly insulate the hallway. A second set of thin sheets of flexible sealing material is removably secured to the base modules and to the vestibule modules so as to join them together.
Inventors
- 👤 Jozsef M. Kovacs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 05:11
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/343; E04B1/34315; E04B1/34331; E04B1/348; E04B2001/34876; E04B2001/34884; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S52/00; Y10S52/13
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
314 words
Method for the construction of a temporary shelter by the simple and fast assembly, on a selected site, of a set of easily transportable modular elements comprising an even number of shelter base modules of equal size each having an entrance at one end, at least one floor module and two vestibule-forming modules having the same width as that of the floor module, said method comprising: (a) placing the base modules side by side in two rows with the base modules of one row facing, in pairs, those of the other row so as to form a hallway and at a distance equal to the width of said floor module, said entrances opening into said hallway; (b) placing each floor module between one pair of facing modules so as to join said facing modules at the base thereof; (c) placing said vestibule modules at the ends of said hallway so as to close it; (d) joining adjacent base modules of each row by means of a thin sheet of flexible sealing material removably secured to the front, top and back walls of each base module; (e) forming a double sealing roof over the full length of said hallway by removably securing a first wide sheet of flexible material having substantially the width of said hallway, this first sheet spreading over said hallway between the upper ends of said front walls of said base modules, and a second wide sheet of flexible sealing material having a width greater than that of said hallway, said second sheet spreading above said first sheet between said top walls of said base modules whereby to sealingly insulate said hallway, and (f) joining said vestibule modules to the base modules and to the double sealing roof at the ends of the hallway by means of thin sheets in the same manner as each pair of base modules have been joined.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
314 words
Method for the construction of a temporary shelter by the simple and fast assembly, on a selected site, of a set of easily transportable modular elements comprising an even number of shelter base modules of equal size each having an entrance at one end, at least one floor module and two vestibule-forming modules having the same width as that of the floor module, said method comprising: (a) placing the base modules side by side in two rows with the base modules of one row facing, in pairs, those of the other row so as to form a hallway and at a distance equal to the width of said floor module, said entrances opening into said hallway; (b) placing each floor module between one pair of facing modules so as to join said facing modules at the base thereof; (c) placing said vestibule modules at the ends of said hallway so as to close it; (d) joining adjacent base modules of each row by means of a thin sheet of flexible sealing material removably secured to the front, top and back walls of each base module; (e) forming a double sealing roof over the full length of said hallway by removably securing a first wide sheet of flexible material having substantially the width of said hallway, this first sheet spreading over said hallway between the upper ends of said front walls of said base modules, and a second wide sheet of flexible sealing material having a width greater than that of said hallway, said second sheet spreading above said first sheet between said top walls of said base modules whereby to sealingly insulate said hallway, and (f) joining said vestibule modules to the base modules and to the double sealing roof at the ends of the hallway by means of thin sheets in the same manner as each pair of base modules have been joined.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
83 words
A method as claimed in claim 1, wherein, prior to securing said second wide sheet of said double sealing roof, a row of equally spaced bows are disposed above said hallway, between the ends of the top walls of said base modules facing one another, and wherein said second wide sheet is placed on said bows before it is secured so as to allow gravity flowing of rain water or snow falling on the double sealing roof on either side of said hallway.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
A method as claimed in claim 2, including securing said thin sheets joining said base modules and said vestibule modules and said larger sheets of said double sealing roof by means of laces winding about hooks provided on said base modules and on said vestibule modules.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
61 words
A method as claimed in claim 3, wherein said thin and larger sheets each have one row of eyelets distributed over the full length of each of the borders thereof for the reception of said laces and wherein the number of hooks provided on the base modules and on the vestibule modules corresponds to the number of eyelets in each row.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A method as claimed in claim 4, including securing shimming slats near the hooks of said base modules and of said vestibule modules slightly to raise said thin sheets and thus avoid rain infiltration.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
A method as claimed in claim 5, including completing the double sealing roof by retaining the edges of the first wide sheet in contact with the front walls of said base modules by means of adhesive strips.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
41 words
A method as claimed in claims 1, 2 or 5, including setting the base modules and the vestibule modules on two rows of beams laid over the ground at selected sites in order that said modules stand up from the ground.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
285 words
A temporary shelter obtained by assembling, on a selected site, a set of easily transportable modular elements, said shelter comprising: (a) an even number of base modules of equal size each having an entrance at one end, said base modules being placed side by side in two rows with the base modules of one row facing, in pairs, those of the other row so as to form a hallway, said entrances opening into said hallway; (b) at least one floor module having the same width as said hallway, each floor module being placed between each pair of facing base modules so as to join said facing modules at the base thereof; (c) two vestibule-forming modules having substantially the same width as each floor module, said vestibule modules being placed at the ends of said hallway so as to close it; (d) a first set of thin sheets of flexible sealing material each removably secured between the front, the top and the rear walls of said base modules so as to join them together; (e) a double sealing roof removably secured over the hallway along the full length thereof, said double roof comprising: a first wide sheet of flexible material having substantially the width of said hallway and spreading thereabove between the upper ends of the front walls of said base modules, and a second wide sheet of flexible sealing material having a width greater than that of said hallway and spreading between the top walls of said base modules in order to sealingly insulate said hallway, and (f) a second set of thin sheets of flexible sealing material removably secured to said base modules and to said vestibule modules so as to join them together.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
285 words
A temporary shelter obtained by assembling, on a selected site, a set of easily transportable modular elements, said shelter comprising: (a) an even number of base modules of equal size each having an entrance at one end, said base modules being placed side by side in two rows with the base modules of one row facing, in pairs, those of the other row so as to form a hallway, said entrances opening into said hallway; (b) at least one floor module having the same width as said hallway, each floor module being placed between each pair of facing base modules so as to join said facing modules at the base thereof; (c) two vestibule-forming modules having substantially the same width as each floor module, said vestibule modules being placed at the ends of said hallway so as to close it; (d) a first set of thin sheets of flexible sealing material each removably secured between the front, the top and the rear walls of said base modules so as to join them together; (e) a double sealing roof removably secured over the hallway along the full length thereof, said double roof comprising: a first wide sheet of flexible material having substantially the width of said hallway and spreading thereabove between the upper ends of the front walls of said base modules, and a second wide sheet of flexible sealing material having a width greater than that of said hallway and spreading between the top walls of said base modules in order to sealingly insulate said hallway, and (f) a second set of thin sheets of flexible sealing material removably secured to said base modules and to said vestibule modules so as to join them together.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
54 words
A temporary shelter as claimed in claim 8, further comprising a row of equally spaced bows provided above said hallway between the top walls of said facing base modules and wherein the second wide sheet of said double roof passes over said bows whereby to allow gravity flow of rain water and of snow.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
49 words
A temporary shelter as claimed in claim 9, wherein said base modules and said vestibule modules comprise hooks and wherein the thin sheets serving to join the base modules and the vestibule modules and the wide sheets forming the double roof are secured by laces wound about said hooks.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
57 words
A temporary shelter as claimed in claim 10, wherein said thin sheets and said wide sheets are provided with eyelets over the full length of the borders thereof for the reception of said laces and wherein the number of hooks on the base modules and the vestibule modules correspond in number to the eyelets on each sheet.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
34 words
A temporary shelter as claimed in claim 11, wherein the base modules and the vestibule modules comprise shimming slats near said hooks whereby to allow raising of said thin sheets to avoid water infiltration.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
37 words
A temporary shelter as claimed in claim 12, wherein the edges of the first wide sheet of said double roof are held in contact with the front walls of the base modules by means of adhesive strips.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
23 words
A temporary shelter as claimed in claims 8, 9 or 13, wherein the thin and the wide sheets are made of plastics material.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
40 words
A temporary shelter as claimed in claims 8, 9 or 13, further comprising two rows of beams provided on the selected sites and on the ground and wherein the base modules and the vestibule modules are set on said beams.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-03-16 | 1984-09-15 | 1985-03-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-03-16 | 1988-09-15 | 1989-03-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-03-16 | 1992-09-15 | 1993-03-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |