Structural systems
AssigneePrototype Productions, Inc.
InventorsItalo D. Travez, Jose V. Travez, Bryan Ramos
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Abstract
A structural system for use in areas in which space is valuable. The structural system has the ability to transform from a first object or shape into a self-contained meeting center. The structural system may be used for interior and exterior applications. The structural system may also include a mobile, micro-climate controlled chair system.
Claims10
1-20. (canceled)
A method of providing a self-contained storage module, said method comprising:
- providing a self-contained storage module, consisting of a plurality of wall segments which substantially enclose a predetermined volume of space when in a closed position, and which contains at least one of:
- a set of furnishings, fixtures, equipment, and operational supplies which are located in said predetermined volume of space, comprising:
- attaching the self-contained storage module to ceiling support members in a room located in a building, and
- lowering the self-contained storage module from a position in the space between the ceiling and floor of the room to the floor of the room;
- and
- unfolding the unitary enclosure into an open position to enable access to said predetermined volume of space and its at least one of:
- a set of furnishings, fixtures, equipment, and operational supplies.
The method of providing a self-contained storage module of claim 1, further comprising:
- entering the predetermined volume of space, when deployed in the open position, from the floor of the room.
The method of providing a self-contained storage module of claim 1, further comprising:
- raising the self-contained storage module when it is in the closed position at least 10 feet above the floor of the room.
The method of providing a self-contained storage module of claim 1, further comprising:
- wherein said at least one of said plurality of enclosure segments are oriented in a substantially horizontal position when the unitary enclosure is deployed in the open position to enable access to said predetermined volume of space.
The method of providing a self-contained storage module of claim 1 wherein the step of providing a self-contained storage module provides a unitary structure that is substantially prolate spheroid in shape when in the closed position.
A method of providing a self-contained storage module, said method comprising:
- providing a self-contained storage module, consisting of a plurality of wall segments which substantially enclose a predetermined volume of space when in a closed position, and which contains at least one of:
- a set of furnishings, fixtures, equipment, and operational supplies which are located in said predetermined volume of space, comprising:
- opening a space in the floor of a building, and
- raising the self-contained storage module through the space;
- and
- unfolding the unitary enclosure into an open position to enable access to said predetermined volume of space and its at least one of:
- a set of furnishings, fixtures, equipment, and operational supplies.
The method of providing a self-contained storage module of claim 6, further comprising:
- entering the predetermined volume of space, when deployed in the open position, from the floor of the room.
The method of providing a self-contained storage module of claim 6, further comprising:
- wherein said at least one of said plurality of enclosure segments are oriented in a substantially horizontal position when the unitary enclosure is deployed in the open position to enable access to said predetermined volume of space.
The method of providing a self-contained storage module of claim 6 wherein the step of providing a self-contained storage module provides a unitary structure that is substantially prolate spheroid in shape when in the closed position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.