Hurricane proof modular building structure

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-03-31
MILLER BUILDING SYST INC
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However, such a procedure promotes heat transfer and moisture / vapor transfer that leads to mold growth.

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[0022]FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a hurricane proof modular building structure 10 according to one aspect of the present invention. By “hurricane proof” it is meant that the structure is built to withstand and be resistant to high winds (e.g., tropical storm level winds up to about 75 mph, hurricane force winds from about 75 mph up to about 150 mph, and the like). The structure is “modular” in that the structure is designed an built with standardized units or dimensions so as to promote ease of assembly and repair. As will be described in greater detail below, each such structure is built from prefabricated and standardized parts and / or component pieces. Various applications are intended and contemplated for the structure shown, and these include: single and multi-unit or multi-family homes, as well as apartments, condominiums, support facilities, general offices, medical facilities, light manufacturing, commercial buildings and the like, although, in a preferr...

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Disclosed is a modular hurricane proof modular building structure. The structure includes a dual wall system that includes a rugged exterior constructed primarily of concrete and steel and a finished interior, with a thermal break in-between to prevent heat from the concrete and metallic structure from heating the interior surfaces. The thermal break also prevents moisture and water vapor transfer, and therefore, significantly reduces mold growth. The building combines the best of industry desired characteristics in a single modular constructed building, combining hurricane force wind resistance, relocateability, modularity, fire and heat resistance, mold resistance and substantial concrete construction.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application is a nonprovisional of U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 506,498, filed Sep. 26, 2003, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] This invention relates generally to modular building systems, and more particularly to hurricane proof modular building structures. [0003] Increasingly, states that are confronted with the possibility of tropical storms and hurricanes have promulgated safety standards in the construction of certain buildings aimed at minimizing damage to those buildings in hurricane-type situations, in effect requiring the buildings to be “hurricane proof” to the extent possible, to for example, withstand extremely high level winds and high velocity projectiles that are associated with such wind levels. In response, the industry has moved towards concrete construction. In the modular building industry, it is a continuing design goal to meet or exceed the stat...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E04H9/14
CPCE04H9/14E04B1/34815
Inventor BEDELL, RICKMOSS, PAUL NEAL
Owner MILLER BUILDING SYST INC
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