Modular storage structure for positioning in a body of water

Abstract

A storage structure is configured to be buoyant or retained above a water line. The storage structure includes a frame having a back beam, a left beam attached to the back beam, a right beam attached to the back beam and a front beam attached to the left beam and the right beam to form a substantially rectangular configuration, wherein prior to a last of the beams being secured together an interior space accessible through an opening. The storage structure includes a bladder configured to be positioned through the interior space though the opening wherein the bladder is sized to be retained within the interior space whether the storage structure is above the water line or buoyant, the bladder including a vent, a fill port and a drain wherein an amount of water within the bladder is manipulated to provide ballast or buoyancy to the storage structure. The storage structure includes at least one floor panel secured to the frame over the bladder, side walls extending from a perimeter of the floor panel, wherein one side wall includes a door for ingress and egress to the storage structure. The storage structure includes a roof attached to the side walls.

1 . A storage structure configured to be buoyant or retained above a water line the storage structure comprising:
 a frame comprising:
 a back beam; 
 a left beam attached to the back beam; 
 a right beam attached to the back beam, 
 a front beam attached to the left beam and the right beam to form a substantially rectangular configuration, wherein prior to a last of the beams being secured together an interior space accessible through an opening; and 
   a bladder configured to be positioned through the interior space though the opening wherein the bladder is sized to be retained within the interior space whether the storage structure is above the water line or buoyant, the bladder including a vent, a fill port and a drain wherein an amount of water within the bladder is manipulated to provide ballast or buoyancy to the storage structure;   at least one floor panel secured to the frame over the bladder,   side walls extending from a perimeter of the floor panel, wherein one side wall includes a door for ingress and egress to the storage structure; and   a roof attached to the side walls.   
     
     
         2 . The storage structure of  claim 1 , and further comprising a plurality of legs attached to the frame proximate corners thereof wherein each of the legs is independently positionable to a first position to raise the bladder above a water line and a second position wherein the bladder engages the water. 
     
     
         3 . The storage structure of  claim 2 , wherein each leg comprises:
 an upper portion secured to the frame; and   a lower portion that moves relative to the upper portion to adjust a length of each leg.   
     
     
         4 . The storage structure of  claim 3 , wherein the lower portion telescopes within the upper portion. 
     
     
         5 . The storage device of  claim 1 , and further comprising:
 a skeleton structure comprising a plurality of space apart vertical studs, wherein the side walls are secured to the plurality of spaced apart studs.   
     
     
         6 . The storage device of  claim 5 , wherein the skeleton structure further comprising a slanted upper portion comprising a plurality of slanted studs to which the roof is secured. 
     
     
         7 . The storage device of  claim 1 , wherein at least one floor panel comprises an access panel that is configured to be manipulated to provide access to the fill port and vent of the bladder. 
     
     
         8 . The storage device of  claim 1 , wherein the side walls comprise a plurality of panels. 
     
     
         9 . The storage device of  claim 1 , wherein the roof comprises a plurality of panels. 
     
     
         10 . The storage device of  claim 1 , wherein the side walls and roof are of a unitary construction. 
     
     
         11 . The storage device of  claim 1 , and further comprising a solar panel attached to an exterior surface of one of the side walls. 
     
     
         12 . A storage structure configured to be buoyant or retained above a water line the storage structure comprising:
 a frame comprising:
 a back beam; 
 a left beam attached to the back beam; 
 a right beam attached to the back beam, 
 a front beam attached to the left beam and the right beam to form a substantially rectangular configuration, wherein prior to a last of the beams being secured together an interior space accessible through an opening; and 
   a bladder configured to be retained within the interior space of the frame, the bladder including a vent, a fill port and a drain wherein an amount of water within the bladder configured to is manipulated to provide ballast or buoyancy to the storage structure;   at least one floor panel supported by the frame over the bladder,   side walls extending from a perimeter of the floor panel, wherein one side wall includes a door for ingress and egress to the storage structure;   a roof attached to the side walls; and   a plurality of legs extending from the frame, each of the plurality of legs being independently adjustable in length, wherein when the plurality of legs is in a first position, the legs support the structure above the water line and wherein when the plurality of legs is in a second position, the bladder provides buoyancy to the structure to maintain the structure afloat.   
     
     
         13 . The storage structure of  claim 12 , wherein each leg comprises:
 an upper portion secured to the frame; and   a lower portion that moves relative to the upper portion to adjust a length of each leg.   
     
     
         14 . The storage structure of  claim 13 , wherein the lower portion telescopes within the upper portion. 
     
     
         15 . The storage device of  claim 12 , and further comprising:
 a skeleton structure comprising a plurality of space apart vertical studs, wherein the side walls are secured to the plurality of spaced apart studs.   
     
     
         16 . The storage device of  claim 15 , wherein the skeleton structure further comprising a slanted upper portion comprising a plurality of slanted studs to which the roof is secured. 
     
     
         17 . The storage device of  claim 12 , wherein at least one floor panel comprises an access panel that is configured to be manipulated to provide access to the fill port and vent of the bladder. 
     
     
         18 . The storage device of  claim 12 , wherein the side walls comprise a plurality of panels. 
     
     
         19 . The storage device of  claim 12 , wherein the roof comprises a plurality of panels. 
     
     
         20 . The storage device of  claim 12 , wherein the side walls and roof are of a unitary construction. 
     
     
         21 . (canceled)