Granted Patent B1

US 12,358,415 · App. 17/903,415 · Granted Jul 15, 2025

Inventor: Harrold C. Andresen (Alvarado, TX)

B60P3/34B60H1/00564B62D29/007B62D61/12B62D63/08

Abstract

Claims (45)

1. An emergency shelter comprising:

an enclosed occupancy volume formed segmented into at least two chambers, a first chamber adjacent to and separate from a second chamber;

said first chamber having a portion of the occupancy volume floor that is at least 18″ above a base plane defined by the lowest point of the emergency shelter during deployment forming an emergency shelter lower resting plane;

said at least two chambers formed of walls made of fireproofed plate steel, said at least two chambers being releasably connected by a passage formed between the chamber via a removable partition or other access structure;

at least three closeable access orifices formed in the walls, ceiling or floor creating access to and egress from the occupancy volume;

at least one ventilation passage formed by each said at least one closeable access orifice; and

a chassis supporting the enclosed occupancy volume, said chassis further comprising:

an axle supporting a plurality of wheels on a suspension;

said suspension being retractable in a manner allowing the plurality of wheels extended to allow for road transport or retracted for affixing the chassis to a foundation; and wherein the emergency shelter is configured to be submersible in a body of water while maintaining internal habitability.

2. The emergency shelter of claim 1 , wherein said chassis further comprises a towable and street legal structure frame.

3. The emergency shelter of claim 2 , wherein said walls further comprise fireproofing of the plate steel selected from the group consisting of: layered heat blanket; and an applied fire-resistive material.

4. The emergency shelter of claim 2 , wherein the at least three closeable access orifice are each positioned and oriented on different spacial planes, wherein each spacial plane is about 90° apart.

5. The emergency shelter of claim 1 , wherein said walls further comprise fireproofing of the plate steel selected from the group consisting of: layered heat blanket; and an applied fire-resistive material.

6. The emergency shelter of claim 5 , wherein the at least three closeable access orifice are each positioned and oriented on different spacial planes, wherein each spacial plane is about 90 apart.

7. The emergency shelter of claim 1 , wherein the at least three closeable access orifice are each positioned and oriented on different spacial planes, wherein each spacial plane is about 90° apart.

8. A transportable emergency shelter comprising:

a trailer enclosing an occupancy volume, said occupancy volume segmented into at least two chambers, at least one of said at least two chambers adapted to allow for occupants sleeping;

said trailer formed of walls surrounding the occupancy volume and formed of a fire resistant construction;

said trailer mounted on a towable chassis, said chassis comprising a suspension that is retractable to allow wheels to be extended for transport or retracted for securing to a location in a manner such that the occupancy volume is at least 18″ above Base Flood Elevation (BFE); and

a ground securing mechanism comprising mounting holes or hook attachment points affixed about the chassis for securely mounting to a foundation; and wherein the trailer is configured to be submerged in water while maintaining a habitable environment with the occupancy volume.

9. The transportable emergency shelter of claim 8 , wherein said trailer comprises a street legal structure comprising:

a tow bar;

tail lights;

side lights; and

a trailer hitch selected from a group consisting of: a Class I hitch; a Class II hitch; a Class III hitch; a Class IV hitch; and a Class V hitch; and

said trailer having overall length of no more than 7′4″ long and an overall width no more than 7′4″ wide and an overall height no more than 6′6″ tall.

10. A method of using the emergency shelter of claim 9 comprising the steps:

transporting the emergency shelter over a road from a first location to a deployment location; and

securing the chassis to a foundation at the deployment location.

11. The transportable emergency shelter of claim 8 , wherein said walls comprise:

plate steel; and

a fireproofing.

12. The transportable emergency shelter of claim 11 , wherein said fireproofing is selected from a group consisting of: heat resistant blankets; a spray-applied fire-resistive material; a low-density fibers or cementitious compound; and a heat resistant paint.

13. The transportable emergency shelter of claim 12 , wherein said walls further comprising a covering an inside surface to allow customization of the occupancy volume.

14. The transportable emergency shelter of claim 11 , wherein the walls form one or more discrete viewing ports and one or more access/egress door.

15. The transportable emergency shelter of claim 14 wherein said walls comprise:

plate steel; and

a fireproofing.

16. The transportable emergency shelter of claim 15 , wherein said fireproofing is selected from a group consisting of: heat resistant blankets; a spray-applied fire-resistive material; a low-density fibers or cementitious compound; and a heat resistant paint.

17. The transportable emergency shelter of claim 16 , wherein said walls further comprising a covering an inside surface to allow customization of the occupancy volume.

18. A method of using the transportable emergency shelter of claim 17 comprising the steps:

transporting the trailer over a road from a first location to a deployment location; and

securing the chassis to a foundation at the deployment location.

19. The transportable emergency shelter of claim 8 , further comprising an diversion covering providing an outwardly appearance to divert the appearance of the basic structure element.

20. The transportable emergency shelter of claim 19 , wherein said diversion covering further comprises a heat shrink vinyl film.

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