Tornado protective enclosure
OwnerRobert J. Moriartyinventor
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Abstract
The invention provides a temporary portable shelter for an individual or individuals from the severe effects of a tornado or hurricane. The Enclosure consists of an case, having six sides, which is constructed of polycarbonate thermoplastic of extremely high quality and of superior strength and endurance. The Enclosure has a hinged door with door latch assemblies that may be operated from the inside. It has ventilation padding to protect the individual from injury while within the Enclosure. It may be bolted to the floor. Light may enter the Enclosure and a person inside may see out of the Enclosure. The Enclosure may also be outfitted with reflective tape detailing or a battery operated strobe light to help emergency staff quickly locate victims of severe weather conditions.
Claims9
A temporary, lightweight, and portable shelter that provides a complete enclosure for one or more human occupants comprising:
- a housing having six sides, an inner surface and an outer surface;
- said sides consisting of panels which may be removed independently from each other from the inside or the outside of the housing;
- said housing fabricated of polycarbonate themoplastic and steel sufficiently strong to withstand penetration from flying or falling debris during a tornado or hurricane;
- an entry/exit means that may be opened and closed from both outside the housing and inside the housing, through which a person may enter and exit the housing and which secures in a closed position from inside the housing to provide a complete enclosure;
- and ventilation means in the housing.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.