Protective structure blanket covering a structure and anchored to the ground

Abstract

A device for protecting a structure, vehicles, persons and any other important items, against damage from high winds and rain associated with hurricanes. A wind impermeable/rain resistant sectional blanket made of Kevlar or similar material with the same attributes. The blanket is assembled to make one continuous shelter that lays over the structure and is anchored to the ground at multiple locations. This blanket utilizes wind/rain deflection and with the tailored blanket to achieve the protection needed. The strength of the material will help deflect against windward objects. As wind strikes the blanket, the wind is deflected up or to the side of the protected area regardless of direction. The structure or protected item only supports the blanket and does not come in contact with the wind or rain. Rain is repelled and deposited on the ground a distance away from the protected item.

1 . A protective sectional blanket (shield) for structures comprising of roof and walls or a temporary tubular structure erected to support the protective blanket (shield). Said protective blanket (shield) apparatus is comprised of: 
 a. A blanket constructed of Kevlar or other suitable material that is cut and tailored to the topography and shape of the structure being protected. Said material will not allow air to flow through it or allow rain to penetrate it.    b. Comprised within the blanket will be strategically placed straps, similar to tow straps, which will secure the blanket to the ground. These straps will run from the ground on one side of the structure over the roof and to the ground on the opposite side of the structure. Straps running from the ground and coming in contact with a end of a roof or peak will be bound together and further secured to other straps running continuously from one side of the structure to the opposite side.    c. At every point a strap meets the ground edge of the blanket it will anchor to the ground by a screw bolt into a receiver either implanted in a concrete footing or an auger anchor. These anchors will be set at a distance from the structure on all sides as to provide an angle of deflection for the wind and allow water to drain away.    d. The blanket will be created out of section for the ease of installation. These sections will be held together by Velcro and a zipper or other suitable fastener.    e. The ground edge of the blanket will strengthened by a connector rod to give the ground edge of the blanket a ridged edge. These connector rods, will be part of the anchoring system were ever they junction with the embedded straps.    f. An inner skirt, integrated into the blanket will hang from the blanket on the structure side and anchor to the ground by similar means as the protective blanket. This inner skirt will stop any winds that penetrate beneath the ground edge of the outer protective blanket.    g. A door will be engineered into the protective blanket as to allow access to and from the structure. This door will comprised of the blankets material and secured by the use of Velcro and zipper or other suitable fastening device.    h. Plastic windows will be engineered into the protective blanket as to allow natural lighting within the protected area.    
   
   
       2 . A structure made of aircraft aluminum tubing or similar material will be erected to support the protective blanket when protection to live stock or other items is desired.