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Modular jail system and method of preparing same
Assignee: Quickway Metal Fabricators Inc
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Filing: 1992-12-01
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Granted: 1994-10-11
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Expires: 2012-12-01
Abstract
Abstract The present invention is directed to a modular jail structure comprising a plurality of removable cells in adjacent relation arranged in a configuration to form an open area, a plurality of support columns removably coupled to the plurality of cells, and a roof supported by the plurality of support columns, covering at least the open area, such that the roof remains in place, supported by the support columns, when the plurality of cells are removed. It is also directed to a method of preparing and dismantling a jail facility comprising the steps of pre-fabricating a plurality of jail cells at a first site, preparing a foundation comprising at least one slab at a second site, transporting the plurality of jail cells to the second site, arranging the plurality of jail cells in at least one level in a configuration on at least one slab to create a central open area, coupling a plurality of support columns to the cells, erecting a roof supported substantially only by the support columns, and removing the arranged cells, when use of the jail facility is complete, leaving intact the roof supported by the support columns.
Inventors
- 👤 Marc Lerner
- 👤 William A. Bertolini
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 20:18
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H3/00; E04H3/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 29
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
A modular jail structure comprising: a plurality of removable cells in adjacent relation arranged in a configuration to form an open area; a plurality of support columns removably coupled to said plurality of cells; and a roof supported by said plurality of support columns, covering at least said open area, wherein said roof remains in place, supported by said support columns, when said plurality of cells are removed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
68 words
A modular jail structure comprising: a plurality of removable cells in adjacent relation arranged in a configuration to form an open area; a plurality of support columns removably coupled to said plurality of cells; and a roof supported by said plurality of support columns, covering at least said open area, wherein said roof remains in place, supported by said support columns, when said plurality of cells are removed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
67 words
A modular jail structure according to claim 1, further comprising knock-out means spanning and sealing a gap between said roof and an upper portion of said plurality of cells to insure sufficient space exists between said roof and said upper portion of said plurality of cells to permit at least one of said plurality of cells to be removed without disturbing the remaining portion of the structure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A modular jail structure according to claim 1, further comprising girder means connected to said plurality of support columns to provide additional support for said roof, and longitudinal rigidity to the structure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A modular jail structure according to claim 3, wherein said girder means further comprises a stub post and haunch means connecting said girder means to said roof to better distribute the roof loads.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
A modular jail structure according to claim 1, wherein said support columns are each connected to a haunch to more evenly distribute the weight from said roof to said support columns and to increase transverse rigidity.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
A modular jail structure according to claim 1, wherein each of said plurality of cells includes a plurality of corner members for connecting each cell to a cell next to and/or below it, or to the foundation upon which it rests.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
A modular jail structure according to claim 6, wherein each said cell has at least eight corners with one corner member at each of said eight corners.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
A modular jail structure according to claim 7, wherein each said corner member is in the shape of a hollow cube with at least one open side.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
A modular jail structure according to claim 8, wherein each said corner member has at least two holes for accommodating fasteners.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
66 words
A modular jail structure according to claim 1, wherein each of said plurality of cells comprises at least four walls, a floor and a ceiling, wherein at least said ceiling and said at least four walls comprise a plurality of panels each having an inner wall face, said panels being joined together at first flanges bent back at approximately 90° from the inner wall face thereof.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
40 words
A modular jail structure according to claim 10, wherein said ceiling is fastened to said at least four walls at second flanges of said walls panels bent back at least 90° from the inner wall face of each said panel.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
44 words
A modular jail structure according to claim 1, wherein said cells are deployed in a multi-level arrangement and wherein said jail system further comprises walkway means, secured to the cells of an upper level, for providing access to cells above a first, ground level.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
A modular jail structure according to claim 12, further comprising girder wall means for sealing off an area between cells in an upper-most level and said roof.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
19 words
A modular jail structure according to claim 1, wherein said support column is in the form of an I-beam.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
42 words
A modular jail structure according to claim 1, wherein said support column is in the form of a hollow beam having a U-shaped front portion connected to a backing plate, said backing plate being secured to at least one of said cells.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
48 words
A modular jail structure according to claim 1, wherein said support column is in the form of a `T`, wherein the stem of the `T` extends at least partially between adjacent cells, and the face portion of the `T` is secured to at least one of said cells.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
32 words
A modular jail structure according to claim 1, wherein each said plurality of cells includes a floor, joined at its peripheral edge to front, back and side walls of each said cell.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
20 words
A modular jail structure according to claim 17, wherein said floor comprises a reinforced concrete slab surrounded by a frame.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
40 words
A modular jail structure according to claim 18, wherein said front, back and side walls of each said cell are provided with holes and said frame includes matching holes to accommodate fasteners for joining a floor to each said cell.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
42 words
A modular jail structure according to claim 19, wherein said cement slab has a top peripheral edge provided with a groove, said holes in said frame located proximate said groove, and said groove allowing fastener access to said holes in said frame.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
28 words
A modular jail structure according to claim 20, wherein said floor is sloped away from one or more of said back, front and side walls towards a drain.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
37 words
A modular jail structure according to claim 1, further comprising foundation means, wherein said foundation means comprises a central raised slab portion and a peripheral lower slab portion, said cells being supported on said lower slab portion.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
108 words
A prison facility comprising: a polygonal shaped central administration building; a plurality of discrete wings arranged around said central administration building in a polygonal pattern, each wing including a plurality of jail cells arranged in side-by-side relation in a rectangular pattern around an open area, and each wing comprising a plurality of support columns coupled to said cells; and a roof, supported by said plurality of support columns, covering said plurality of cells and said open area, wherein said roof remains in place, supported by said support columns, when said plurality of cells are removed; and a plurality of corridors linking said wings and said central administration building.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
108 words
A prison facility comprising: a polygonal shaped central administration building; a plurality of discrete wings arranged around said central administration building in a polygonal pattern, each wing including a plurality of jail cells arranged in side-by-side relation in a rectangular pattern around an open area, and each wing comprising a plurality of support columns coupled to said cells; and a roof, supported by said plurality of support columns, covering said plurality of cells and said open area, wherein said roof remains in place, supported by said support columns, when said plurality of cells are removed; and a plurality of corridors linking said wings and said central administration building.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
15 words
A prison facility according to claim 23, wherein said central administration building is hexagonal shaped.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
21 words
A prison facility according to claim 23, wherein each wing is divided into a plurality of sections by a dividing wall.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
107 words
A prison facility comprising: an administration building; a plurality of quads arranged around said administration building wherein each said quad comprises four wings and wherein each wing includes a plurality of jail cells arranged in side-by-side relation in a rectangular pattern around an open area, and each wing comprising a plurality of support columns coupled to said cells; and a roof, supported by said plurality of support columns, covering said plurality of cells and said open area, wherein said roof remains in place, supported by said support columns, when said plurality of cells are removed; and a plurality of corridors linking said quads and said administration building.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
107 words
A prison facility comprising: an administration building; a plurality of quads arranged around said administration building wherein each said quad comprises four wings and wherein each wing includes a plurality of jail cells arranged in side-by-side relation in a rectangular pattern around an open area, and each wing comprising a plurality of support columns coupled to said cells; and a roof, supported by said plurality of support columns, covering said plurality of cells and said open area, wherein said roof remains in place, supported by said support columns, when said plurality of cells are removed; and a plurality of corridors linking said quads and said administration building.
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