Floatable vessel

Abstract

A floatable vessel is associated with an excavated area or foundation such that the floatable vessel rises and falls with changes in the water level of the surrounding environment. The foundation comprises a plurality of stabilizing posts that include telescopic sections where an upper telescopic section is connected to the floatable vessel. As the water level in the foundation rises or falls, the telescopic sections extend or retract as the buoyant floatable vessel moves with the water level. This action maintains the floatable vessel's connection with the foundation at various water levels. When there is no water within the foundation, or when the water level is sufficiently low, the floatable vessel rests on a plurality of pillars within the foundation. A tether cable is provided within the stabilizing posts as a back-up securing structure. Pivoting grates bridge the gap between the floatable vessel and the surrounding land.

1 . A floatable construction comprising:
 a. a foundation, wherein the foundation comprises a liner having a floor and one or more walls, wherein the liner defines a space;   b. a plurality of stabilizing posts, wherein the stabilizing posts are secured within the foundation, wherein the stabilizing posts comprise a base and an upper section attached to the base extending upwardly;   c. a vessel comprising a hull, wherein the hull comprises one or more sidewalls, a bottom, and a deck, wherein the sidewalls, the bottom, and the deck define an interior of the hull, wherein the hull comprises a selective attachment to the upper section of the stabilizing posts, wherein the attachment of the hull to the stabilizing posts permits the vessel to rise and fall with changes in water level within the foundation;   d. a structure, wherein the structure is securely connected with the deck of the hull; and   e. a bridge member, wherein the bridge member extends from the wall of the foundation to the deck of the hull.   
     
     
         2 . The floatable construction of  claim 1 , further comprising one or more pillars, wherein each of the pillars are configured to be level with one another, wherein the pillars are spaced along the floor of the foundation, wherein the floor of the foundation is sloped. 
     
     
         3 . The floatable construction of  claim 2 , wherein the vessel is configured to rest upon the pillars when the vessel is not afloat. 
     
     
         4 . The floatable construction of  claim 1 , wherein the base of the stabilizing posts are beneath the floor of the foundation. 
     
     
         5 . The floatable construction of  claim 1 , wherein the upper section of the stabilizing posts comprise one or more extending members, wherein the extending members are operably configured to rise and lower with changes in the vessel level caused by changes in the water level within the foundation. 
     
     
         6 . The floatable construction of  claim 5 , wherein the extending members of the upper section of the stabilizing posts move telescopically. 
     
     
         7 . The floatable construction of  claim 1 , wherein the hull further comprises a fresh water reservoir and a waste reservoir. 
     
     
         8 . The floatable construction of  claim 7 , wherein the fresh water reservoir is continuously supplied as the fresh water reservoir is depleted when the vessel is not afloat. 
     
     
         9 . The floatable construction of  claim 1 , wherein the structure comprises a plurality of beams, a plurality of braces connecting the beams to the deck of the vessel, and a plurality of wall sections extending between the beams. 
     
     
         10 . The floatable construction of  claim 9 , wherein the beams are I-beams and wherein the wall sections are formed of precast cellulose lightweight concrete. 
     
     
         11 . The floatable construction of  claim 9 , wherein an insulator is positioned between the beams and the braces. 
     
     
         12 . The floatable construction of  claim 1 , wherein the structure is located within the interior of the hull. 
     
     
         13 . The floatable construction of  claim 1 , wherein the structure comprises an airport. 
     
     
         14 . A floatable construction comprising:
 a. a foundation, wherein the foundation comprises a liner having a floor and one or more walls, wherein the liner defines a space;   b. a plurality of stabilizing posts, wherein the stabilizing posts are secured within the foundation, wherein the stabilizing posts comprise:
 i. a base, 
 ii. an extending section attached to the base, and 
 iii. a tether cable anchored to the stabilizing posts and extending along the stabilizing posts, wherein the tether cable includes an attachment member; and 
   c. a vessel comprising a hull, wherein the hull comprises:
 i. one or more sidewalls, a bottom, and a deck, wherein the sidewalls, the bottom, and the deck define an interior of the hull, 
 ii. a selective attachment to the extending section of the stabilizing posts, wherein the attachment of the hull to the stabilizing posts permits the vessel to rise and fall with changes in water level within the foundation, and 
 iii. a receiving portion, wherein the receiving portion is configured to selectively connect with the tether cable at the attachment member, wherein the tether cable permits the vessel to rise and fall with changes in water level within the foundation. 
   
     
     
         15 . The floatable construction of  claim 14 , wherein the extending section of the stabilizing post is operably configured to separate from the base when the water level within the foundation exceeds a threshold, wherein the tether cable is operably configured to maintain connection of the vessel to the foundation once the stabilizing post has separated. 
     
     
         16 . The floatable construction of  claim 14 , wherein the attachment member of the tether cable comprises a ring, wherein the receiving portion of the hull comprises:
 a. a mounting portion comprising an top surface, a bottom surface, and a passage extending through the mounting portion from the top surface to the bottom surface, and   b. a locking hook configured to extend through the passage, wherein the locking hook is operably configured to slide relative to the passage to selectively engage the ring of the tether cable.   
     
     
         17 . The floatable construction of  claim 16 , wherein the ring comprises dual flanges separated by a gap and selectively joined by a pin. 
     
     
         18 . The floatable construction of  claim 14 , wherein the stabilizing posts comprise an anchoring member and a tensioning member, wherein the anchoring member connects with the tether cable to secure the tether cable to the base of the stabilizing post, wherein the tensioning member connects with the tether cable to maintain a desired tension set-point for the tether cable. 
     
     
         19 . The floatable construction of  claim 18 , wherein the tensioning member comprises one or more counterweights. 
     
     
         20 . The floatable construction of  claim 14 , further comprising living quarters located within the interior of the hull. 
     
     
         21 . A floatable construction comprising:
 a. a foundation;   b. a plurality of stabilizing posts secured within the foundation, wherein the stabilizing posts comprise one or more telescopic members that rise and fall with changes in water level within the foundation;   c. a vessel comprising a hull having a deck, wherein the vessel is selectively attached to the stabilizing posts, wherein the hull rises and falls with changes in water level within the foundation;   d. a structure, wherein the structure is securely connected with the deck of the vessel, wherein the structure is generally constructed from cellulose lightweight concrete; and   e. one or more grates, wherein the grates extends from a wall of the foundation to the deck of the hull to connect the vessel with surrounding land, wherein the grates have an open structure to permit water to pass therethrough, wherein the grates are operably configured to pivot about one or more hinged connections as the vessel rises or falls with the water level within the foundation.   
     
     
         22 . The floatable construction of  claim 21 , further comprising a driveway grate, wherein the driveway grate comprises a ladder and is operably configured to pivot about one or more hinged connections as the vessel rises or falls with the water level within the foundation, wherein the driveway grate is further operably configured to remain attached to the vessel during a flood.