Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Shaped or strengthened by fluid pressure
Reexamination Certificate
2011-05-17
2011-05-17
Lillis, Eileen (Department: 3635)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Shaped or strengthened by fluid pressure
C052S002170, C052S002180, C052S079500, C299S012000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07941974
ABSTRACT:
A flexible, inflatable shelter is held within a storage container. The shelter can be erected rapidly, by directing compressed gas held or produced within the container, into the flexible material which will define the finished shelter. Personnel using the shelter then enter through an air lock door located in the storage container. An air lock may be alternatively provided such that is located at least partly within the deployed shelter, and so that it does not occupy substantial space in the container. The container includes supplies necessary to sustain life for an extended period. The shelter can be used to protect personnel from harmful environments caused by accidents or explosions in mines, tunnels, industrial plants, and the like. The container is compact, but allows rapid deployment of the flexible material to produce a shelter which is of approximately the same volume, or greater, than that of the storage container.
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Roscioli Edward V.
VanBasten Willem F.
Eilberg William H.
Lillis Eileen
Painter Branon C
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