Method and Apparatus for Building a Structure

a technology for building structures and structures, applied in the field of building structures, can solve the problems of tents not always providing adequate shelter from the elements, not very stable or durable, and thousands of homeless people, and achieve the effects of minimizing or eliminating air or gas voids, fast foam curing, and fast filling of foam chambers
US20200308865A1Inactive Publication Date: 2020-10-01MILO THOMAS +1
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
MILO THOMAS
Publication Date
2020-10-01
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

An inflatable structure that can be easily transported, inflated, assembled, disassembled and stored with minimal if any tools and in a fraction of the time associated with prior art structures. The inflatable structure is comprised of a plurality of interchangeable structural members removably attached to one another, and that afford the user virtually endless design options and superior weatherproofing and insulating qualities. The structural member further comprises a plurality of filaments positioned in an airtight void, wherein said plurality of filaments are in tension when the structural member is inflated.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

[0001] The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 823,063, which was filed on Mar. 25, 2019 and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The disclosure relates to building structures. More particularly, it relates to the method and apparatus for building temporary or permanent structures for use as shelters.BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0003] There are many instances where a temporary structure is needed to provide shelter. For example, natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, earthquakes and floods often render thousands of people homeless, either temporarily or permanently. Oftentimes, victims of such disasters need shelter, at least on a temporary basis. Tents are often used for shelters, but are not very stable or durable and typically can only be used for a short duration of time. Additionally, tents do not always provide adequate ...

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