Importance

Loading Importance Indicators...

Abstract

The present invention 10 discloses an apparatus and method for a storm shelter which can be used aboveground and belowground, and, may be skin supported. The present invention discloses that its top 11, front 13 and rear 15 surfaces can be made from a single, curved piece of material 12, and, that its sides 14 are made from two straight pieces of material all of which pieces are mounted onto parallel curved fine members 18 which are mounted onto a base frame 16 which is anchored to a foundation 34. The storm shelter of the present invention can be manufactured and pre-assembled in an embodiment having a single piece 12, top 11, front 13 and rear 15 construction or in an embodiment having a multiple piece 46 and 48, top 11, front 13 and rear 15 construction designed for on-site construction in the form of a kit or pieces which can be assembled on-site. The present invention, among other materials, may be constructed of corrugated metal sheeting having a parabolic-like shaped dome 11 for added strenght at its top 11, front 13 and rear 15 surfaces having a base frame member 16 on its lower part within which the corrugated metal sheeting is mounted. Embodiments are described which can be used for aboveground or belowground installation and which may be skin-supported.

Loading the Abstract Image...

First Claim