Liquid delivery and building component system

Abstract

A system for the provision of container blocks of fluid to locations in need of said fluid in which system the containers also function as structural elements. The system further comprises structural elements that complement the fluid container blocks, including base tracks, roof rafters, roof material, door and window flap materials. Connecting clips and anchoring spikes function to secure the fluid blocks together and to the ground to form a solid structure. The system provides the means to deliver an emergency supply of water or other fluid to a disaster area or underdeveloped location along with the means to erect temporary structures for shelter using the container blocks as the basic structural element.

Description

[0001]This application claims priority from a provisional application, 62 / 469,218 filed Mar. 9, 2017.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to the field of emergency and disaster relief, specifically the provision of an emergency water supply combined with building blocks and related materials for construction of shelter structures.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Water shortages proliferate around the globe. Moreover, whenever natural disasters or other emergencies occur that destroy major infrastructure elements like water supply and personal shelter, the provision of both fresh water and shelter structures is one of the most immediate tasks of relief agencies. Transporting the water onsite is problematic and disposal of the containers used for transport creates additional problems. Commonly water is delivered by tanker trucks and shelter is provided by tents. These well-intentioned means are important but have limitations.[0004]Tanker trucks are usually central...

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Benefits of technology

The patent is about a system for shipping and delivering fluid and construction materials to remote locations. The system includes interlocking features on the shape of the materials, which stabilizes them during shipping and use as construction materials. The system also includes clips to secure the materials together, roof rafters for supporting roofs, and base tracks for aligning and supporting walls. The system also includes channel plugs to close spaces between the assembled blocks, and O-rings or clip button holes to secure roof materials to the walls. The overall system provides a cost-effective, lightweight, and stable way to ship and deliver fluid and construction materials to remote or even extreme locations.

Problems solved by technology

Water shortages proliferate around the globe.

Transporting the water onsite is problematic and disposal of the containers used for transport creates additional problems.

These well-intentioned means are important but have limitations.

The trucks carry limited water supplies, often incapable of meeting the large scale needs of disaster victims.

Tents as shelter are often difficult to assemble and, once assembled, are still vulnerable to storms and provide little physical security to their occupants.

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