US2013291450A1PendingUtilityA1

Tornado storm shelter

Assignee: HILLJE JOCHENPriority: Feb 6, 2012Filed: Feb 6, 2012Published: Nov 7, 2013
Est. expiryFeb 6, 2032(~5.5 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Jochen Hillje
Y02A50/00E04H 9/14E04H 2001/1283
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Abstract

Affordable tornado shelter that is an 8 foot by 20 foot by 8 foot standard steel overseas-container with one 3 foot wide door in the rear. The container is converted into a completely self-contained shelter building. The shelter is fully equipped with lavatory and sink, kitchen and sleeping quarters. It has its own gas/electric and water supply. The shelter is designed so that it can even be used as a living space when there is no emergency. The container-shelter is affordable also.

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1 : Tornado storm shelter is a conversion of an existing standard steel shipping container 8 ft×20 ft or larger with a ten (10) inch round opening on the floor for a toilet drain connection 
     
     
         2 : Tornado storm shelter comprises one or more extra strong (heavy duty) exterior door(s) with a bullet proof glass window for natural light. 
     
     
         3 : Tornado storm shelter comprise of a toilet, shower stall, and sink 
     
     
         4 : Tornado storm shelter comprises of an emergency water tank which is connected to the existing water supply system or otherwise. 
     
     
         5 : Tornado storm shelter comprises of a waterless chemical toilet for extreme situations when water supply is interrupted. 
     
     
         6 : Tornado storm shelter comprises of a toilet or sewer connection that fits at the sewer drain on an existing concrete foundation slab where the damaged or destroyed house frame was connected previously. 
     
     
         7 : Tornado storm shelter comprises of an electric generator with a battery backup system for all-time electric power. 
     
     
         8 : Tornado storm shelter comprises of a functional kitchen with water and gas supply for cooking 
     
     
         9 : Tornado storm shelter is bolted to an existing (or new) concrete slab foundation which results in a stronger building structure by connecting the shelter to the existing wood-frame structure

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