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Protective cover for buildings

a protective cover and building technology, applied in the field of protective covers, can solve the problems of many injuries and deaths, looting and vandalism, and is vulnerable to intruders and vandals

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-07-14
WU KUANG HSI
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"The present invention provides a system for protecting buildings during severe weather. The system includes a base, structural support members, and a cover that can be moved from beneath the ground to above the ground. The cover can also have solar panels and a door. The system can be easily moved and provides protection for buildings during severe weather."

Problems solved by technology

Severe weather, such as hurricanes, blizzards, floods, and tornados have caused and continue to cause catastrophic damage to infrastructure and dwellings, and have also resulted in many injuries and deaths.
Also, looting and vandalism have also been problematic after severe weather events.
In particular after hurricanes, where houses and buildings may be without power, security systems, or even a secure and stable structure, and as a result are vulnerable to intruders and vandals.
However, shutters fail to provide any protection for the roof, walls, as well as other structures and ornamentation and fail to provide little protection against looting and vandalism.
And, the pressure caused by high velocity wind flowing over the roof can cause roof tiles to be dislodged or even collapse the entire roof.

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[0017]Now referring to figures in which like reference designators refer to like elements, there is shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 an exemplary severe weather protection system in accordance with the principles of the present invention generally referred to as “10.” The system 10 is configured to withstand and abate hurricane and tornado force winds of up to approximately 150 mph. The system 10 may include a cover 12 sized to enclose the entire area of a house or building or partially cover the same. The surface area of the cover 12 may be variable in size to accommodate differently sized houses or other structures. For example, the cover 12 may be sized to cover a home, an office building, a car, a plane, sensitive military equipment, or any other movable or fixed structure exposed to severe weather. The cover 12 may be flexible and be comprised of materials such as metals, fibers, fabrics, and plastics to withstand high force winds, as well as high velocity impact of wind propelled object...

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Abstract

A system for a movable protective cover for buildings during severe weather. The system includes a base disposed beneath the surface of the ground; at least one structural support member movably coupled to the base and concealable within the base; a cover coupled to the at least one structural support member; and the at least one structural support member and the cover being moveable from a first position beneath the surface of the ground to a second position above the ground.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application is related to and claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 293,752, filed Jan. 11, 2010, entitled PROTECTIVE COVER FOR BUILDINGS, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]n / aFIELD OF THE INVENTION[0003]The present invention relates to a protective cover for buildings and other structures.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]Severe weather, such as hurricanes, blizzards, floods, and tornados have caused and continue to cause catastrophic damage to infrastructure and dwellings, and have also resulted in many injuries and deaths. For example, it is estimated that the 2005 hurricane season caused 2,280 deaths and record damages of over $128 billion. This has necessitated and spurred the growth of contingency and emergency plans that include deployment of severe weather protection devices to mitigate the damage caused by ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E04B1/343E04D13/18E04B7/16
CPCE04H15/38
Inventor WU, KUANG-HSI
Owner WU KUANG HSI