Building structure inside and above a swimming pool or man-made lagoon pool

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • 11834801
  • Patent Number
    11,834,801
  • Date Filed
    Tuesday, April 19, 2022
    2 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, December 5, 2023
    6 months ago
  • Inventors
    • Ware; Adelinda Lynn (McKinney, TX, US)
  • Examiners
    • Lagman; Frederick L
Abstract
The purpose of this invention is to provide a method of constructing a building structure inside and above a swimming pool or, man-made lagoon pool to produce the tropical, exotic resort experience of being surrounded by water in a building. This invention is new because of the use of the invention method of constructing over inside and above a pool or man-made lagoon/body of water pool, instead of an ocean, lake, or other natural body of water. The method of constructing in a pool is the innovation.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Description of Problem(s) that this Invention Solves

Many people long for but do not have the time and money to travel to a resort overwater bungalow structure surrounded by water, commonly found on tropical islands, like the island of Tahiti. Sometimes the nearest location may be thousands of miles away


Description on how the Invention is an Improvement Over Existing Technology

Buildings over the water are currently only done in natural bodies of water like oceans. This invention is a business use method improvement because the buildings will be built over man-made bodies of water, comprising of but not limited to swimming pools and man-made lagoon pools.


Individual and Business Demographics that would Use this Invention

Anyone can use this invention, such as families, couples, individuals, and people of all ages.


BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

This invention covers a method of constructing a building above and inside of a swimming pool or man-made lagoon pool elevated with stilts or another vertical support material that is secured to the ground. It simulates the exotic tropical getaway ambiance of a far-away island convenient and affordable. It brings the fun and excitement of a remote tropical island that enables one to relax, rejuvenate and escape from life's tensions.





BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SEVERAL VIEWS OF INVENTION DRAWINGS


FIG. 1: This illustration is a close-up of a bungalow/building that's elevated above and inside the pool using stilts.



FIG. 2: These are illustrative examples of building structures with the parts named.



















REFERENCE NUMERAL
PART NAME









1
Building structure



2
Stilt/Pile(s)



3
Stilt Foundation










DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION
Description of the Parts of the Invention












PART NUMBER
PART DESCRIPTION







Building (1)
A structure with a roof, floor, and walls,



such as a house, room, school, store,



restaurant, factory, etc.


Stilt/Pile (2)
The columns, poles, posts or pillars to elevate a



structure a distance above the ground. Stilts or piles



can be made of any strong material, such as



concrete, wood, steel, etc.


Stilt/Pile
The foundation of a structure that uses stilts or


Foundation (3)
piles, usually reinforced by concrete or another



strong material, to transfer the load of a structure



deep into the ground.









Relationship Between the Parts of the Invention





    • The stilts/piles connect to the stilt/pile foundation which bears the weight of the building structure





Details of the Invention Operation/Functions





    • The building structure holds people and objects

    • The stilt/pile foundation securely holds the weight of structures using stilts or piles

    • The stilt/pile goes deep into the ground to elevate the stilt/pile foundations that hold the structures, objects and people above the water to keep them dry and safe





Unique Features of Invention

The unique feature of this invention is the method of constructing. Buildings are current not constructed inside and above pools or man-made lagoon pools. They are built over natural bodies of water, such as oceans and lakes. The method of constructing building inside and above a pool, or man-made lagoon pool, enables more people in more locations to access the use of building structures over the water, since natural bodies of water are in limited locations.


Best Manufacturing Method

The most efficient way to produce this invention is to secure any number of stilts/piles deep in the ground using cement or another strong material and a stilt/pile foundation to hold and elevate the weight of the building structure above the water.

Claims
  • 1. A method of constructing a building inside and above a swimming pool or man-made lagoon pool comprising: excavating land and removing dirt and debris;installing and driving stilts/piles into a ground and securing;constructing a pool with the stilts/piles inside the pool;constructing and attaching a stilt/pile foundation to the stilts/piles;constructing a building above the stilt/pile foundation;and filling the pool with water.
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Entry
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Related Publications (1)
Number Date Country
20220341115 A1 Oct 2022 US
Provisional Applications (1)
Number Date Country
63178143 Apr 2021 US