Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
052745020 | Using prefabricated subenclosure | 21 |
20090151297 | METHOD FOR ATTACHING A CABINET TO A GROUND SURFACE - A method for attaching a surface mountable unit to a ground surface, said method comprising (i) fixing a foundation frame, an upper portion of which is attachable to said surface mountable unit to the ground surface, and (ii) attaching the surface mountable unit to the upper portion of the foundation frame. Systems comprising combinations of foundation frames and surface mountable units and elements for use therein are also described and claimed. | 06-18-2009 |
20100024349 | METHOD OF DEPLOYING A PREFABRICATED STRUCTURE - A method of deploying a prefabricated structure including a shell and an extension nested within the shell comprises positioning a container, the container supporting the prefabricated structure on a plurality of rollers connected with the prefabricated structure. The prefabricated structure is urged so that a first set of roller extends from the container. The first set of rollers is separated from columns of a frame of the shell and a first set of support posts is lowered from the columns. The support posts are anchored, and the steps are repeated until the prefabricated structure is separated from the container. | 02-04-2010 |
20100024350 | METHOD FOR DEPLOYING COOPERATING PREFABRICATED STRUCTURES - A method of deploying a cooperating set of prefabricated structure comprises positioning a first prefabricated structure including a first shell and a first extension nested within the first shell, the first shell and first extension having corresponding frames that form channels communicating electrical wiring. The method further comprises positioning a second prefabricated structure including a second shell and a second extension nested within the second shell, the second shell and second extension having corresponding frames that form channels communicating electrical wiring. The electrical wiring of the first prefabricated structure and the second prefabricated structure connect so that the first prefabricated structure and the second prefabricated structure share a common electrical system. | 02-04-2010 |
20100024351 | METHOD OF DEPLOYING AND REDEPLOYING A PREFABRICATED STRUCTURE - A method of distributing a prefabricated structure comprises providing a prefabricated structure for use at a first site. The prefabricated structure includes a shell with a shell frame, a plurality of wall panels mated with the shell frame, and a plurality of floor panels mated with the shell frame. The prefabricated structure further includes an extension deployable from the shell. The extension includes an extension frame, a plurality of wall panels mated with the extension frame, and a plurality of floor panels mateable with the extension frame upon deployment. The method of distributing a prefabricated structure further comprises recovering the prefabricated structure from the site, refurbishing the prefabricated structure, and providing the prefabricated structure to a second site. | 02-04-2010 |
20100024352 | SYSTEM OF PREFABRICATED STRUCTURES ARRANGED IN A COMPLEMENTARY LAYOUT - A system of cooperating prefabricated structures arranged in a complementary layout comprises a set of prefabricated structures having substantially the same dimensions. The set of prefabricated structures each include a shell and an extension deployed out from a nested position within the shell. A first deck extends from a first shell. A second deck extends from a second deck, wherein the first prefabricated structure is arranged opposite the second prefabricated structure so that the first deck abuts the second deck. A third deck extends from a third shell, wherein the third prefabricated structure is arranged transverse to the first prefabricated structure and the second prefabricated structure so that the third deck abuts and extends along the width of the first prefabricated structure and the second prefabricated structure. A fourth deck extends from a fourth shell, wherein the fourth prefabricated structure is arranged transverse to the first prefabricated structure and the second prefabricated structure and opposite the third prefabricated structure so that the fourth deck abuts and extends along the width of the first prefabricated structure and the second prefabricated structure. The first deck, the second deck, the third deck, and the fourth deck form a common walkway. | 02-04-2010 |
20100024353 | METHOD FOR DEPLOYING PREFABRICATED STRUCTURES ARRANGED IN A COMPLEMENTARY LAYOUT - A method of deploying a cooperating set of prefabricated structure comprises positioning a first prefabricated structure, which includes a first shell and a first extension nested within the first shell, the first shell and first extension have corresponding frames that form channels to communicate utilities. The first shell is supported and the first extension is deployed and supported. A first deck hingedly connected to the first shell is deployed and supported. A second prefabricated structure is positioned, which includes a second shell and a second extension nested within the second shell, the second shell and second extension have corresponding frames that form channels to communicate utilities. The second shell is supported and the second extension is deployed and supported. A second deck hingedly connected to the second shell is deployed and supported. Utilities including one or more of electrical wiring, supply water duct, and grey water duct of the first prefabricated structure and the second prefabricated structure are connected so that the first prefabricated structure and the second prefabricated structure share a common utility system. | 02-04-2010 |
20100050564 | ENCLOSURE UNDERCARRIAGE SUPPORT SYSTEM - In one exemplary embodiment, a method of constructing an enclosure using an undercarriage support system comprises: providing the undercarriage support system for supporting the enclosure during one or more stages of construction, the undercarriage support system comprising a plurality of modular enclosure support components and a plurality of motive supports for facilitating movement of the undercarriage support system; interconnecting ends of the modular enclosure support components via respective inter-component end ports; assembling the interconnected modular enclosure support components such that the undercarriage support system exhibits a degree of structural rigidity sufficient to support an entire weight of the enclosure during one or more stages of construction; and executing one or more stages of enclosure construction while at least a portion of the enclosure is supported by the undercarriage support system and while the undercarriage support system and the enclosure supported thereon are moveable via the plurality of motive supports. | 03-04-2010 |
20110078976 | TOWER CONSTRUCTION METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method for constructing a structure to be lifted and moved from a first location to a second location includes (a) constructing, at the first location, a framework of the structure that includes braces to withstand lifting and moving the structure; (b) constructing, at the first location, at least some internal components of the structure; (c) providing a lift platform capable of supporting, balancing and lifting the structure below the lift platform by flexible lift members attachable to the lift platform and the framework; (d) attaching the flexible lift members to the lift platform and to a plurality of spaced portions of the framework; (e) lifting the lift platform to thereby lift the structure; and (f) while lifted, moving the lift platform and the structure to the second location, where the structure is lowered. A lift platform preferably made of subassemblies of beams and braces is used in the method. | 04-07-2011 |
20110107717 | Convertible Hard Side Shelter - A hard side shelter is convertible between transport and deployed modes. When in the transport mode, the shelter has an envelope identical to an ISO-cargo container. A side section floor and cover are each connected to the center section for rotating between being coplanar with the center section floor and roof when in the deployed mode, and being vertical and lying in a center section side planes when in a transport mode. Each side section has end and middle panels that are turnable relative to each other, and a door assembly that is turnable relative to the middle panels. Locking bars engaged the center section floor when the shelter is in a transport mode, and engage the side section floors when the shelter is in the deployed mode. The shelter is handleable by pallet handling systems and includes insulation panels to enhance the heat transfer characteristics of the shelter. | 05-12-2011 |
20120180424 | CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL HANDLING METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method of building a structure at a job site, the method comprising dividing the structure into multiple substructures, the multiple substructures defining the structure; selecting at least one construction automation module adapted to assist in assembly of the structure at the job site, the at least one construction automation module provided at the job site; defining a material kit for at least one substructure, the material kit having components; identifying automation assisted components of the material kit as one or more of the components identified to be handled by the at least one construction automation module; fabricating the material kit for the at least one substructure is provided, the components of the material kit being pre-cut to length and size; delivering the material kit to the job site; supplying the automation assisted components of the material kit to the automation component; and assembling the substructure using the automation component. | 07-19-2012 |
20120180425 | Method of Manufacturing Reinforced Structures - A method of manufacturing reinforced structures wherein a hardened steel shell is constructed to desired specifications and anchored to a structure's foundation. The remainder of the structure is constructed around the hardened steel shell, thereby incorporating the steel shell as an integrated room or section of the structure. | 07-19-2012 |
20130239514 | Modular Work Station With Air Collector - A modular work station including a plurality of modular walls, each of which include a plurality of modular wall sections having a first and second lower frame member forming a lower frame section width and a lower frame section height. At least one lower panel element is included having a lower panel width configured to conform to the lower frame section width and is mounted to the frame members. An air collection unit is included which has an air intake width approximately equal to the lower panel width such that it may be mounted to any of the plurality of modular wall sections in place of the lower panel element. | 09-19-2013 |
20150040513 | Multi-Function Medical Room System and Methods of Healthcare Treatment Using the Same - A multi-function medical room having components, such as a treatment table, a lighting assembly, a power facility, a cleaning system, and a mobile dental unit, that may be configured in component sets housed within the room enclosure. Each component set may support the unique practice requirements of a medical discipline, the components sets including at least one component specifically applicable to the particular medical discipline, along with other components in common with those of component sets that support the practice of other medical disciplines. The resulting multi-function medical room is one suitable for placement in a nursing home or other remote location, where space and resources are scarce, and medical practitioners of diverse medical disciplines may treat vulnerable patient populations at the multi-function medical room location using components specifically configured for the medical care to be rendered. | 02-12-2015 |
20150101279 | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION METHOD AND LIFTING DEVICE - A lifting device for lifting an upper portion of a building which comprises a roof and a method of constructing a building using such a lifting device. The lifting device includes a base plate arranged to be mounted to an edge region of a support and a lifting platform attached to an actuator and capable of vertical movement by means of the actuator. The base plate has a first portion arranged to abut a substantially horizontal face of the support and a second portion arranged to abut a substantially vertical face of the support. The actuator is adjustably mounted to the base plate such that the position of the actuator is horizontally and/or vertically adjustable relative to the base plate to ensure a plumb lift. | 04-16-2015 |
20150143775 | MODULAR PROCESSING FACILITY - The various processes of a plant are segmented into separate process blocks that are connected to one another using fluid conduits or electrical connections. Each process block is specialized to perform specific tasks in an assembly line manner to achieve an overall goal. For example, multiple distillation process blocks could be daisy-chained to create fuel from crude oil. Each process block is generally small enough to be mounted on a truck or a flatbed for easy transport, allowing for an assembly line of process blocks to be transported anywhere in the world with ease. | 05-28-2015 |
20160010324 | DEPLOYABLE PORTABLE SHELTER | 01-14-2016 |
20160076265 | DATA CENTER MODULES AND METHOD OF LARGE-SCALE DEPLOYMENT - A data center module is a data center that can be prefabricated using generally standardized off-the-shelf components, and quickly assembled on a collocation site where a shared central facility is provided. The data center module is typically configured to be deployed with other identical data center modules around the central facility both in side-to-side and/or in back-to-back juxtapositions, typically without the need for interleaving space between adjacent modules in order to maximize real estate use. Each data center module typically comprises harden party walls, several floors for accommodating all the necessary electrical and cooling subsystems and for accommodating all the computing machinery (e.g. servers). Though all the data center modules share similar physical configuration, each data center module can be independently customized and operated to accommodate different needs. Each data center module also incorporates a highly efficient hybrid cooling system that can benefit from both air-side and water-side economizers. | 03-17-2016 |
20160138292 | MODULAR CRYPT AND MODULAR CRYPT SYSTEM WITH NICHE SIDE WALL - A modular crypt structure comprising a frame, a module insert defining a chamber and a closure panel and methods of constructing the same are disclosed. The chamber functions as a crypt module and receives bodily remains or portions thereof. The chamber is closed by attaching a closure panel, such as a stone crypt front to the frame. The modular crypt frame may comprise a plurality of horizontal bars and a plurality of vertical bars. A method of constructing a modular crypt structure comprises erecting a frame, providing at least one module insert, configuring the insert to define a chamber adapted to receive bodily remains, and closing the crypt module. A modular crypt system including a niche side wall is also disclosed having a niche side wall frame, a niche insert defining a plurality of niches positioned within the frame, and a closure panel positioned on the niche side wall frame. | 05-19-2016 |
052745030 | Stacked | 2 |
20150135636 | MODULAR BATCH PLANT FOR GRANULAR PRODUCTS - A portable processing plant for processing granular material is provided. The portable plant includes a plurality of portable processing modules configured to be stacked vertically to allow for a vertically downward progression of the generally granular material through the portable processing plant. Each portable processing module includes a self-supporting independent frame structure and has at least one processing component affixed to the self-supporting independent frame structure. The self-supporting independent frame structures of the plurality of portable processing modules combine to define a structural skeleton of the portable processing plant. Each self-supporting independent frame structure can be removed from the structural skeleton substantially fully assembled while the at least one processing component carried by the self-supporting. Methods of assembling and disassembling the portable processing plant are also provided. | 05-21-2015 |
20160032610 | Method for Assembling Decreasing Section Concrete Towers for Wind Turbines and Associated Wind Turbines - The present invention relates to a method for assembling concrete towers with a decreasing sector for wind turbines which comprises a phase of pre-assembly of concrete tower sections which allows to reduce the space required during the stage of pre-assembly of the different tower section prior to lifting and the civil work associated to set said space up wherein, during the pre-assembly phase, a first annular section is confined at least partially within the inner space defined by a second annular section, the invention also relating to the wind turbine associated to said method of assembly. | 02-04-2016 |
052745040 | Tower support | 1 |
20090282776 | Method and service for assembling a modular structure such as a wind power plant - The invention proposes a method and a device for assembling a structure that is formed from several modules that are disposed on top of each other, e.g. a wind power plant, wherein a first module of the structure is initially erected and at least one further structural module is subsequently disposed onto the first structural module or the previously erected structural modules by moving at least the at least one further structural module by means of a lifting gondola in an upward direction to the level of its assembly position such that contact between the lifting gondola and the previously erected structural module(s) is prevented at least during movement of the lifting gondola. Towards this end, the invention provides that an auxiliary mast that also has a modular construction is erected parallel to and laterally of the structure to be erected, wherein the length of an auxiliary mast module approximately corresponds to the length of a structural module; wherein a respective auxiliary mast module is previously detachably connected to a respective structural module to form an overall module, such that the auxiliary mast module can accept the weight of the structural module; and wherein the overall modules that are each formed from one auxiliary mast module and one structural module are moved by means of the lifting gondola in an upward direction along the auxiliary mast of previously erected structural modules to the level of the assembly position. | 11-19-2009 |