Float assembly for a house

Abstract

A float includes a container, at least one groove formed in an outer surface of the container, and at least one vent in the container. A plurality of the floats can be connected to a support platform via an elongated connection member. The connected floats and support platform can support an inhabitable structure.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A float comprising:
 a container;   at least one groove formed in an outer surface of the container; and   at least one vent in the container.   
     
     
         2 . The float of  claim 1 , wherein the container includes a top portion with a generally flat top surface and a bottom portion. 
     
     
         3 . The float of  claim 2 , wherein the at least one vent is in the flat top surface. 
     
     
         4 . The float of  claim 1 , wherein the container includes a top portion and a bottom portion, and wherein the bottom portion includes two longitudinal ends with each end having a protrusion extending axially therefrom. 
     
     
         5 . The float of  claim 1 , wherein the container includes a top portion and a bottom portion, and wherein the at least one groove is formed around the circumference of the bottom portion. 
     
     
         6 . The float of  claim 1 , wherein the container includes a top portion and a bottom portion, wherein the top portion is adjoining the bottom portion such that the top and bottom portions are continuous, wherein the top portion has a generally flat top surface and the bottom portion has a generally cylindrical shape, and wherein the at least one vent is in the flat top surface. 
     
     
         7 . The float of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one vent is air permeable, but not water permeable. 
     
     
         8 . The float of  claim 1 , wherein the float further comprises at least one tube assembly that extends through an aperture in the container, and wherein at least a portion of the at least one tube assembly extends into an interior of the container. 
     
     
         9 . A float assembly comprising:
 a plurality of floats; and   a support assembly including an elongated connection member and a support platform,   wherein the elongated connection member is fixedly coupled to the support platform and to the plurality of floats.   
     
     
         10 . The float assembly of  claim 9 , wherein each of the plurality of floats includes a connector that is coupled to a fastener that are each respectively received through a corresponding through hole formed in the elongated connection member, and wherein the through holes permit the received fastener to slide laterally within the through hole. 
     
     
         11 . The float assembly of  claim 9 , wherein the support platform includes a plurality of crossbeams configured to support an inhabitable structure. 
     
     
         12 . The float assembly of  claim 9 , wherein each of the plurality of floats has a generally flat top surface for supporting the support assembly. 
     
     
         13 . A float system comprising:
 a plurality of floats;   a support assembly including an elongated connection member and a support platform, wherein the elongated connection member is coupled to the support platform and to the plurality of floats; and   an inhabitable structure coupled to the support platform.   
     
     
         14 . The float system of  claim 13 , wherein each of the plurality of floats includes a connector that is coupled to a fastener that are each respectively received through a corresponding through hole formed in the elongated connection member, and wherein the through holes permit the received fastener to slide laterally within the through hole. 
     
     
         15 . The float system of  claim 13 , wherein the support platform includes a first and second set of crossbeams, wherein the first set of crossbeams is oriented generally perpendicularly to the elongated connection member, and wherein the second set of crossbeams is oriented generally parallel to the elongated connection member.