Patent Application
20250154790
Weather protection systems that can provide protection for a building or object from inclement weather and other adverse environmental conditions are described.
More and more locations are becoming susceptible to flooding, severe weather, high wind, and fire because of climate change. For example, the Atlantic and Gulf coasts are subjected to hurricanes throughout the year. In the wake of these natural disasters, the damage can be extensive due to the high wind speeds and the rising water levels caused by the rain and the coastal storm surge. The damage can be especially prevalent in manufactured homes because the homes are often built with weaker construction materials and are located in rural areas in low lying land, which can be harder to access by first responders.
Consequently, there is a need for new weather protection systems that can provide buildings and objects with effective protection from adverse environmental conditions.
Provided herein are weather protection systems that can provide a building with protection from the elements. In one specific embodiment, a weather protection system includes: one or more long side wall tarps, where the one or more long side wall tarps are configured to cover a long side wall of a building, and where the one or more long side wall tarps are rectangular shaped tarps; one or more roof tarps, where one or more side tarps are configured to cover a top of a building, and where the one or more side tarps are rectangular shaped tarps; one or more short side wall tarps, where the one or more short side wall tarps are configured to cover a short side wall of a building; one or more extension tarps, where the one or more extension tarps are attached to at least one of the one or more short side wall tarps along a length of the short side wall tarps; one or more straps; one or more strap attachment members, where the one or more strap attachment members include one or more loops, and where the one or more loops are disposed upon the long side wall tarps, roof tarps, short side wall tarps, and extension tarps; and one or more straps, where the at least one strap is inserted into the at least one loop.
In another specific embodiment, a weather protection system further includes one or more bladders, where the bladders include one or more tubes and one or more cap members, and where the bladders are configured to be positioned around the perimeter of the building.
In yet another specific embodiment, a method of using a weather protection system includes: at least partially covering a building with a weather protection system.
For the purposes of promoting an understanding of the principles of the present disclosure, reference is now made to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings, which are described below. The embodiments disclosed herein are not intended to be exhaustive or limit the present disclosure to the precise form disclosed in the following detailed description. Rather, the embodiments are chosen and described so that others skilled in the art can utilize their teachings. Therefore, no limitation of the scope of the present disclosure is thereby intended.
The weather protection system can at least partially protect a building from rain, wind, flooding, and flying debris. The weather protection systems can be used for the protection of a wide variety of buildings. For example, the weather protection systems can be used with manufactured homes, modular homes, tract homes, and outdoor structures that can be damaged by severe weather event. In some embodiments, the weather protection system can be temporarily installed before a severe weather event, such as a storm or hurricane. In some embodiments, the weather protection system can include a vacuum-sealed storage bag, which can minimize its footprint while being stored. In some embodiments, the bladders can be positions around a perimeter of a building or home. In some embodiments, the roof tarp can be unpacked and rolled out across a roof and draped over the walls of a building by a user. In some embodiments, the weather protection system can provide a fresh water source after the weather event. In some embodiments, the weather protection system can be fire resistant. In some embodiments, the weather protection systems can be reusable.
In one or more embodiments, the weather protection system 100 can include, but are not limited to: one or more tarps, one or more bladders, one or more tubes, one or more protection members, one or more caps, one or more connectors, one or more fasteners, one or more straps, one or more attachment members, one or more loops, one or more tabs, one or more grommets, one or more spigots, one or more valves, one or more water catches, one or more securing members, and combinations thereof. In one or more embodiments, the one or more components of the weather protection system 100 can be attached to and/or integrally formed with any of the other components.
Any of the components of the weather protection system 100 can be made from one or more suitable materials. For example, the one or more components of the weather protection system 100 can include, but is not limited to: one or more polyethylenes, one or more polyvinyl chlorides, one or more nylon, one or more epoxies, one or more vinyl esters, polyester thermosetting plastics, phenol formaldehyde resins, polyesters materials, canvas, one or more metals (such as aluminum, steel, stainless steel, brass, nickel), metal alloys, concretes, fiberglass, wood, composite materials (such as ceramics, wood/polymer blends, cloth/polymer blends, etc.), and plastics (such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyurethane, polyethylethylketone (PEEK), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), polyamide resins (such as nylon 6 (N6), nylon 66 (N66)), polyester resins (such as polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyethylene isophthalate (PEI), PET/PEI copolymer) polynitrile resins (such as polyacrylonitrile (PAN), polymethacrylonitrile, acrylonitrile-styrene copolymers (AS), methacrylonitrile-styrene copolymers, methacrylonitrile-styrene-butadiene copolymers; and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS)), polymethacrylate resins (such as polymethyl methacrylate and polyethylacrylate), cellulose resins (such as cellulose acetate and cellulose acetate butyrate); polyimide resins (such as aromatic polyimides), polycarbonates (PC), elastomers (such as ethylene-propylene rubber (EPR), ethylene propylene-diene monomer rubber (EPDM), styrenic block copolymers (SBC), polyisobutylene (PIB), butyl rubber, neoprene rubber, halobutyl rubber and the like)), and mixtures, blends, or copolymers of any and all of the foregoing materials. In some embodiments, the weather protection systems 100 can include clear polyethylene material embedded with a durable mesh. In some embodiments, a bladder for potable water will be made of food safe material. In some embodiments, the weather protection systems 100 can include fire-resistant materials.
The weather protection system 100 can include a wide variety of shapes. For example, the weather protection system 100 can be fitted and tailored to the dimensions of the house or building or other structure. In another example, the weather protection system 100 can be tailored to a specific model of a home, which can include the tarp can be fitted to accommodate utility connections, mechanical units, and venting.
The length of the weather protection system 100 can vary widely. For example, the length of the weather protection system 100 can be from a low of about 10 cm, about 20 cm, or about 100 cm, to a high of about 1 m, about 50 m, or about 200 m. In another example, the length of the weather protection system 100 can be from about 10 cm to about 200 m, about 100 cm to about 1 m, about 1 m to about 3 m, about 2 m to about 10 m, about 500 cm to about 5 m, 1.5 m to about 5 m, about 2 m to about 8 m, about 3 m to about 10 m, about 10 m to about 20 m, or about 20 m to about 100 m.
The width of the weather protection system 100 can vary widely. For example, the width of the weather protection system 100 can be from a low of about 10 cm, about 20 cm, or about 100 cm, to a high of about 1 m, about 50 m, or about 200 m. In another example, the width of the weather protection system 100 can be from about 10 cm to about 200 m, about 100 cm to about 1 m, about 1 m to about 3 m, about 2 m to about 10 m, about 500 cm to about 5 m, 1.5 m to about 5 m, about 2 m to about 8 m, about 3 m to about 10 m, about 10 m to about 20 m, or about 20 m to about 100 m.
The thickness of the weather protection system 100 can vary widely. For example, the thickness of the weather protection system 100 can be from a low of about 1 mm, about 10 mm or about 1 cm, to a high of about 5 cm, about 10 cm, or about 1 m. In another example, the thickness of the weather protection system 100 can be from about 1 mm to about 10 mm, about 2 mm to about 15 mm, about 5 mm to about b mm, about 1 cm to about 5 cm, about 2 cm to about 10 cm, about 15 cm to about 150 cm, 20 cm to about 500 cm, about 22 cm to about 250 cm, about 23 cm to about 750 cm, about 50 cm to about 850 cm, or about 75 cm to about 1 m.
The radius of the weather protection system 100 can vary widely. For example, the radius of the weather protection system 100 can be from a low of about 10 cm, about 20 cm, or about 100 cm, to a high of about 1 m, about 50 m, or about 200 m. In another example, the radius of the weather protection system 100 can be from about 10 cm to about 200 m, about 100 cm to about 1 m, about 1 m to about 3 m, about 2 m to about 10 m, about 500 cm to about 5 m, 1.5 m to about 5 m, about 2 m to about 8 m, about 3 m to about 10 m, about 10 m to about 20 m, or about 20 m to about 100 m.
The weight of the weather protection system 100 can vary widely. For example, the weight of the weather protection systems 100 can be from a low of about 5 kg, about 10 kg, or about 100 kg, to a high of about 500 kg, about 1,000 kg, or about 5,000 kg. In another example, the weight of the weather protection system 100 can be from about 5 kg to about 5,000 kg, about 25 kg to about 500 kg, about 50 kg to about 3,500 kg, or about 100 kg to about 4,500 kg.
The one or more tarps protect the roof and exterior wall materials from the intense winds often experienced during a major storm event by minimizing the shear wind loads that directly hit the structure. The one or more tarps can include, but are not limited to: one or more long side wall tarps, one or more short side wall tarps, one or more roof tarps. The one or more tarps can include, but are not limited to: one tarp, two tarps, three tarps, four tarps, five tarps, six tarps, seven tarps, eight tarps, nine tarps, ten tarps, or more tarps. The tarp can include, but are not limited to: a length, height, width, radius, first end, front side, second end, back side, right side, left side, top side, bottom side, outer surface, inner surface, and interior space. The tarp can have a wide variety of shapes. For example, tarp can include that shape of a triangle, square, rectangle, parallelogram, ellipsis, pentagon, rhombus, rhomboid, circle, cone, and combinations thereof. In another example, the tarp can include irregular pentagonal tarps. In some embodiments, the tarp can include identifying markings to ease in placing it on a building.
The one or more tarps can include a wide variety of shapes. For example, the tarp can be fitted and tailored to the dimensions of the house or building or other structure. In another example, the tarp can be sized to cover a surface of a wall, roof, and combinations thereof. In another example, the tarp can be tailored to a specific model of a home, which can include the tarp can be fitted to accommodate utility connections, mechanical units, and venting. In some embodiments, the tarp can include identifying markings to ease in placing it on a building. The one or more tarps can include, but are not limited to: one or more long side wall tarps, one or more roof tarps, one or more short side wall tarps, one or more extension tarps, one or more irregular pentagonal shaped tarp, one or more triangular shaped tarp, and combinations thereof.
The one or more tarps can include one or more strap attachment members 112. In some embodiments, the strap attachment members includes, but are not limited to: one or more loops, one or more tabs, or combination thereof. In some embodiments, the loop or tab can be attached or integrally coupled to the tarp. For example, the loop or tab can be sewn or chemically attached on either side of the tarp with one or more openings. In some embodiments, the strap can be inserted into the one or more openings of the loop or tab. In some embodiments, the loop or tab can include the strapping.
The one or more tarps can include many strap attachment members 112. For example, the tarp can include, but are not limited to: one strap attachment member, two strap attachment members, three strap attachment members, four strap attachment members, five strap attachment members, six strap attachment members, seven strap attachment members, eight strap attachment members, nine strap attachment members, ten strap attachment members, or more strap attachment members per tarp. The strap attachment member 112 can include, but are not limited to: a length, height, width, radius, first end, front side, second end, back side, right side, left side, top side, bottom side, outer surface, inner surface, and interior space.
The one or more tarps can include, but are not limited to: one or more layers of material. For example, the tarp can include: one or more fabrics, one or more composites materials, one or more fiber-reinforced plastics, one or more fiber-reinforced fabrics, one or more meshes, one or more fiber mats, and thereof. The one or more layers can include one layer, two layers, three layers, four layers, five layers, six layers, seven layers, eight layers, nine layers, ten layers or more layers.
The length of the one or more tarps can vary widely. For example, the length of the tarp can be from a low of about 10 cm, about 20 cm, or about 100 cm, to a high of about 1 m, about 50 m, or about 200 m. In another example, the length of the tarp can be from about 10 cm to about 200 m, about 100 cm to about 1 m, about 1 m to about 3 m, about 2 m to about 10 m, about 500 cm to about 5 m, 1.5 m to about 5 m, about 2 m to about 8 m, about 3 m to about 10 m, about 10 m to about 20 m, or about 20 m to about 100 m.
The width of the one or more tarps can vary widely. For example, the width of the tarp can be from a low of about 10 cm, about 20 cm, or about 100 cm, to a high of about 1 m, about 50 m, or about 200 m. In another example, the width of the tarps can be from about 10 cm to about 200 m, about 100 cm to about 1 m, about 1 m to about 3 m, about 2 m to about 10 m, about 500 cm to about 5 m, 1.5 m to about 5 m, about 2 m to about 8 m, about 3 m to about 10 m, about 10 m to about 20 m, or about 20 m to about 100 m.
The thickness of the one or more tarps can vary widely. For example, the thickness of the tarp can be from a low of about 1 mm, about 10 mm or about 1 cm, to a high of about 5 cm, about 10 cm, or about 1 m. In another example, the thickness of the tarp can be from about 1 mm to about 10 mm, about 2 mm to about 15 mm, about 5 mm to about b mm, about 1 cm to about 5 cm, about 2 cm to about 10 cm, about 15 cm to about 150 cm, 20 cm to about 500 cm, about 22 cm to about 250 cm, about 23 cm to about 750 cm, about 50 cm to about 850 cm, or about 75 cm to about 1 m.
The radius of the one or more tarps can vary widely. For example, the radius of the tarp can be from a low of about 10 cm, about 20 cm, or about 100 cm, to a high of about 1 m, about 50 m, or about 200 m. In another example, the radius of the tarp can be from about 10 cm to about 200 m, about 100 cm to about 1 m, about 1 m to about 3 m, about 2 m to about 10 m, about 500 cm to about 5 m, 1.5 m to about 5 m, about 2 m to about 8 m, about 3 m to about 10 m, about 10 m to about 20 m, or about 20 m to about 100 m.
The one or more straps 114 can include a wide variety of many shapes. For example, the strap 114 can be fitted and tailored to the dimensions of the one or more tarps and/or one more bladders. In another example, the strap 114 can be tailored to a specific model of a home, which can include being fitted to accommodate utility connections, mechanical units, and venting. In some embodiments, the strap 114 can include identifying markings to ease in positioning. In some embodiments, the strap 114 can be attached to or integrally connected with each other. In some embodiments, the strap 114 can have the same height or different heights or combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the strap 114 can be attached to each other to form a barrier around the perimeter of a building. In some embodiments, the strap 114 can form a continuous barrier around the building.
The one or more straps 114 can include, but are not limited to: one or more layers of material. For example, the straps 114 can include: one or more fabrics, one or more composites materials, one or more fiber-reinforced plastics, one or more fiber-reinforced fabrics, one or more meshes, one or more fiber mats, and thereof. The one or more layers can include one layer, two layers, three layers, four layers, five layers, six layers, seven layers, eight layers, nine layers, ten layers or more layers.
The one or more straps 114 can include but are not limited to: one strap, two straps, three straps, four straps, five straps, six straps, seven straps, eight straps, nine straps, ten straps, or more straps. In some embodiments, the strap can be releasably attached to the one or more bladders 116 and/or one or more tubes 118.
The one or more straps 114 can include, but are not limited to: a length, height, width, radius, first end, front side, second end, back side, right side, left side, top side, bottom side, outer surface, inner surface, and interior space. The strap 114 can have a wide variety of shapes. For example, the strap 114 can include that shape of a rope, string, square, rectangle, rhombus, rhomboid, circle, cone, and combinations thereof.
The length of the one or more straps 114 can vary widely. For example, the length of the strap 114 can be from a low of about 10 cm, about 20 cm, or about 100 cm, to a high of about 1 m, about 50 m, or about 200 m. In another example, the length of the strap 114 can be from about 10 cm to about 200 m, about 100 cm to about 1 m, about 1 m to about 3 m, about 2 m to about 10 m, about 500 cm to about 5 m, 1.5 m to about 5 m, about 2 m to about 8 m, about 3 m to about 10 m, about 10 m to about 20 m, or about 20 m to about 100 m.
The width of the one or more straps 114 can vary widely. For example, the width of the strap 114 can be from a low of about 10 cm, about 20 cm, or about 100 cm, to a high of about 1 m, about 50 m, or about 200 m. In another example, the width of the strap 114 can be from about 10 cm to about 200 m, about 100 cm to about 1 m, about 1 m to about 3 m, about 2 m to about 10 m, about 500 cm to about 5 m, 1.5 m to about 5 m, about 2 m to about 8 m, about 3 m to about 10 m, about 10 m to about 20 m, or about 20 m to about 100 m.
The height of the one or more straps 114 can vary widely. For example, the height of the strap 114 can be from a low of about 10 cm, about 20 cm, or about 100 cm, to a high of about 1 m, about 50 m, or about 200 m. In another example, the height of the strap 114 can be from about 10 cm to about 200 m, about 100 cm to about 1 m, about 1 m to about 3 m, about 2 m to about 10 m, about 500 cm to about 5 m, 1.5 m to about 5 m, about 2 m to about 8 m, about 3 m to about 10 m, about 10 m to about 20 m, or about 20 m to about 100 m.
The thickness of the one or more straps 114 can vary widely. For example, the thickness of the strap 114 can be from a low of about 1 mm, about 10 mm or about 1 cm, to a high of about 5 cm, about 10 cm, or about 1 m. In another example, the thickness of strap 114 can be from about 1 mm to about 10 mm, about 2 mm to about 15 mm, about 5 mm to about 100 mm, about 1 cm to about 5 cm, about 2 cm to about 10 cm, about 15 cm to about 150 cm, 20 cm to about 500 cm, about 22 cm to about 250 cm, about 23 cm to about 750 cm, about 50 cm to about 850 cm, or about 75 cm to about 1 m.
The radius of the one or more straps 114 can vary widely. For example, the radius of the strap 114 can be from a low of about 10 cm, about 20 cm, or about 100 cm, to a high of about 1 m, about 50 m, or about 200 m. In another example, the radius of the strap 114 can be from about 10 cm to about 200 m, about 100 cm to about 1 m, about 1 m to about 3 m, about 2 m to about 10 m, about 500 cm to about 5 m, 1.5 m to about 5 m, about 2 m to about 8 m, about 3 m to about 10 m, about 10 m to about 20 m, or about 20 m to about 100 m.
The one or more bladders 116 can include spigots with water filters for filling bottles. In some embodiments, the bladder 116 can include potable use or non-potable use. In some embodiments, the bladder 116 can include spigots for filling buckets.
The one or more bladders 116 can include a wide variety of many shapes. For example, the bladder 116 can be fitted and tailored to the dimensions of the house or building. For example, the bladder 116 can be sized to the length of a wall and/or roof. In another example, the bladder 116 can be tailored to a specific model of a home, which can include being fitted to accommodate utility connections, mechanical units, and venting. In some embodiments, the bladder 116 can include identifying markings to ease in positioning. In some embodiments, the bladder 116 can be attached to or integrally connected with each other. In some embodiments, the bladder 116 can have the same height or different heights or combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the bladder 116 can be attached to each other to form a barrier around the perimeter of a building. In some embodiments, the bladder 116 can form a continuous barrier around the building.
The one or more bladders 116 can include, but are not limited to: one or more layers of material. For example, the bladder 116 can include: one or more fabrics, one or more composites materials, one or more fiber-reinforced plastics, one or more fiber-reinforced fabrics, one or more meshes, one or more fiber mats, and thereof. The one or more layers can include one layer, two layers, three layers, four layers, five layers, six layers, seven layers, eight layers, nine layers, ten layers or more layers.
The one or more bladders 116 can include but are not limited to: one bladder, two bladders, three bladders, four bladders, five bladders, six bladders, seven bladders, eight bladders, nine bladders, ten bladders, or more bladders. In some embodiments, a third bladder 116 can be attached above the first or second bladders. In some embodiments, a second larger bladder 116 can be filled with potable water or groundwater from a nearby water source such as a river or lake. In some embodiments, the bladder 116 can be inflatable with air. In some embodiments, a bladder 116 can be filled with air, effectively raising the protection height.
The one or more bladders 116 can include, but are not limited to: a length, height, width, radius, first end, front side, second end, back side, right side, left side, top side, bottom side, outer surface, inner surface, and interior space. The bladders can have a wide variety of shapes. For example, the bladder 116 can include that shape of a square, rectangle, rhombus, rhomboid, circle, cone, and combinations thereof.
The length of the one or more bladders 116 can vary widely. For example, the length of the bladders can be from a low of about 10 cm, about 20 cm, or about 100 cm, to a high of about 1 m, about 50 m, or about 200 m. In another example, the length of the bladders can be from about 10 cm to about 200 m, about 100 cm to about 1 m, about 1 m to about 3 m, about 2 m to about 10 m, about 500 cm to about 5 m, 1.5 m to about 5 m, about 2 m to about 8 m, about 3 m to about 10 m, about 10 m to about 20 m, or about 20 m to about 100 m.
The width of the one or more bladders 116 can vary widely. For example, the width of the bladders can be from a low of about 10 cm, about 20 cm, or about 100 cm, to a high of about 1 m, about 50 m, or about 200 m. In another example, the width of the bladders can be from about 10 cm to about 200 m, about 100 cm to about 1 m, about 1 m to about 3 m, about 2 m to about 10 m, about 500 cm to about 5 m, 1.5 m to about 5 m, about 2 m to about 8 m, about 3 m to about 10 m, about 10 m to about 20 m, or about 20 m to about 100 m.
The height of the one or more bladders 116 can vary widely. For example, the height of the bladders can be from a low of about 10 cm, about 20 cm, or about 100 cm, to a high of about 1 m, about 50 m, or about 200 m. In another example, the height of the bladders can be from about 10 cm to about 200 m, about 100 cm to about 1 m, about 1 m to about 3 m, about 2 m to about 10 m, about 500 cm to about 5 m, 1.5 m to about 5 m, about 2 m to about 8 m, about 3 m to about 10 m, about 10 m to about 20 m, or about 20 m to about 100 m.
The thickness of the one or more bladders 116 can vary widely. For example, the thickness of the bladders can be from a low of about 1 mm, about 10 mm or about 1 cm, to a high of about 5 cm, about 10 cm, or about 1 m. In another example, the thickness of bladders can be from about 1 mm to about 10 mm, about 2 mm to about 15 mm, about 5 mm to about 100 mm, about 1 cm to about 5 cm, about 2 cm to about 10 cm, about 15 cm to about 150 cm, 20 cm to about 500 cm, about 22 cm to about 250 cm, about 23 cm to about 750 cm, about 50 cm to about 850 cm, or about 75 cm to about 1 m.
The radius of the one or more bladders 116 can vary widely. For example, the radius of the bladders can be from a low of about 10 cm, about 20 cm, or about 100 cm, to a high of about 1 m, about 50 m, or about 200 m. In another example, the radius of the bladders can be from about 10 cm to about 200 m, about 100 cm to about 1 m, about 1 m to about 3 m, about 2 m to about 10 m, about 500 cm to about 5 m, 1.5 m to about 5 m, about 2 m to about 8 m, about 3 m to about 10 m, about 10 m to about 20 m, or about 20 m to about 100 m.
In some embodiments, the weight of the bladder 116 can provide a ballast. In some embodiments, the bladder 116 can be attached to the tarp to provide resistance to wind loads. In some embodiments, the bladder 116 can catch rainfall or be filled with water and fitted with a spigot for use. For example, the bladder 116 can be used if damage occurs to the primary water utilities running to the home as a potable water source. In some embodiments, the bladder 116 can have attachments for hoses, such as pump hoses. In some embodiments, the bladder 116 can provide protection for HVAC units and other utilities. In some embodiments, the bladder 116 can be attached to the other components by welding or mechanically constructed corner members. In some embodiments, the bladder 116 can include a thicker dimension than the bladder 116. In some embodiments, the bladder can include a prophylactic layer. The one or more bladders 116 can include, but is not limited to: one or more tubes 118, one or more caps 120, one or more connectors, and combination thereof.
The one or more tubes 118 can include, but are not limited to: one or more layers of material. For example, the tube 118 can include: one or more fabrics, one or more composites materials, one or more fiber-reinforced plastics, one or more fiber-reinforced fabrics, one or more meshes, one or more fiber mats, and thereof. The one or more layers can include one layer, two layers, three layers, four layers, five layers, six layers, seven layers, eight layers, nine layers, ten layers or more layers.
The one or more tubes 118 can include but are not limited to: one tube, two tubes, three tubes, four tubes, five tubes, six tubes, seven tubes, eight tubes, nine tubes, ten tubes, or more tubes. In some embodiments, a third tube 118 can be attached above the first or second tube 118. In some embodiments, a second larger tube 118 can be filled with potable water or groundwater from a nearby water source such as a river or lake. In some embodiments, the tube 118 can be inflatable with air. In some embodiments, a tube 118 can be filled with air, effectively raising the protection height.
The one or more tubes 118 can include, but are not limited to: a length, height, width, radius, first end, front side, second end, back side, right side, left side, top side, bottom side, outer surface, inner surface, and interior space. The tube 118 can have a wide variety of shapes. For example, the tube 118 can include that shape of a square, rectangle, rhombus, rhomboid, circle, cone, and combinations thereof.
The length of the one or more tubes 118 can vary widely. For example, the length of the tube 118 can be from a low of about 10 cm, about 20 cm, or about 100 cm, to a high of about 1 m, about 50 m, or about 200 m. In another example, the length of the tube 118 can be from about 10 cm to about 200 m, about 100 cm to about 1 m, about 1 m to about 3 m, about 2 m to about 10 m, about 500 cm to about 5 m, 1.5 m to about 5 m, about 2 m to about 8 m, about 3 m to about 10 m, about 10 m to about 20 m, or about 20 m to about 100 m.
The width of the one or more tubes 118 can vary widely. For example, the width of the tube 118 can be from a low of about 10 cm, about 20 cm, or about 100 cm, to a high of about 1 m, about 50 m, or about 200 m. In another example, the width of the tube 118 can be from about 10 cm to about 200 m, about 100 cm to about 1 m, about 1 m to about 3 m, about 2 m to about 10 m, about 500 cm to about 5 m, 1.5 m to about 5 m, about 2 m to about 8 m, about 3 m to about 10 m, about 10 m to about 20 m, or about 20 m to about 100 m.
The height of the one or more tubes 118 can vary widely. For example, the height of the tube 118 can be from a low of about 10 cm, about 20 cm, or about 100 cm, to a high of about 1 m, about 50 m, or about 200 m. In another example, the height of the tube 118 can be from about 10 cm to about 200 m, about 100 cm to about 1 m, about 1 m to about 3 m, about 2 m to about 10 m, about 500 cm to about 5 m, 1.5 m to about 5 m, about 2 m to about 8 m, about 3 m to about 10 m, about 10 m to about 20 m, or about 20 m to about 100 m.
The thickness of the one or more tubes 118 can vary widely. For example, the thickness of the tube 118 can be from a low of about 1 mm, about 10 mm or about 1 cm, to a high of about 5 cm, about 10 cm, or about 1 m. In another example, the thickness of tube 118 can be from about 1 mm to about 10 mm, about 2 mm to about 15 mm, about 5 mm to about 100 mm, about 1 cm to about 5 cm, about 2 cm to about 10 cm, about 15 cm to about 150 cm, 20 cm to about 500 cm, about 22 cm to about 250 cm, about 23 cm to about 750 cm, about 50 cm to about 850 cm, or about 75 cm to about 1 m.
The radius of the one or more tubes 118 can vary widely. For example, the radius of the tube 118 can be from a low of about 10 cm, about 20 cm, or about 100 cm, to a high of about 1 m, about 50 m, or about 200 m. In another example, the radius of the tube 118 can be from about 10 cm to about 200 m, about 100 cm to about 1 m, about 1 m to about 3 m, about 2 m to about 10 m, about 500 cm to about 5 m, 1.5 m to about 5 m, about 2 m to about 8 m, about 3 m to about 10 m, about 10 m to about 20 m, or about 20 m to about 100 m.
The one or more caps 120, can include, but are not limited to: one or more collars, one or more rings, one or more connectors, one or more couplers, and combination thereof. The one or more caps 120 can be used to attach the one or more tubes and can be coupled together. In some embodiments, the cap 120 can include threading. The one or more caps can be used with or attached to or used with a collar and/or ring/and/connector and/or coupler. In some embodiments, a rigid end cap with integral threaded fitting can be used to attach to coupler and bladder 116.
In some embodiments, the one or more caps 120 can be configured to provide angle of the one or more tubes alone a length an angle that varies widely. For example, the one or more caps 120 can provide an angle of the one or more tubes alone a length from about 1° to about 15°, about 30° to about 45°, about 45° to about 60°, about 60° to about 90°, about 90° to about 120°, about 120° to about 150°, or about 150° to about 180°.
The one or more caps 120 can include a wide variety of many shapes. For example, the cap 120 can be fitted and tailored to the dimensions of the one or more bladders and/or one more tubes. In another example, the cap 120 can be tailored to a specific model of a home, which can include being fitted to accommodate utility connections, mechanical units, and venting. In some embodiments, the cap 120 can include identifying markings to ease in positioning. In some embodiments, the cap 120 can be attached to or integrally connected with each other. In some embodiments, the cap 120 can have the same height or different heights or combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the cap 120 can be attached to each other to form a barrier around the perimeter of a building. In some embodiments, the tubes 118 and caps 120 can form a continuous barrier around the building. In some embodiments, the cap 120 can include an end cap. In some embodiments, the end cap 120 is only attached to one tube 118. In some embodiments, the cap 120 can include an open cap 120 or a closed cap 120. In some embodiments, an open cap 120 can allow for fluid communication through the tube 118 and cap 120. In some embodiments, an closed cap 120 can block fluid communication through the tube 118 and cap 120.
In some embodiments, the cap can be used with a connector and/or a threaded coupling between bladder and cap. The one or more connectors can include, but are not limited to: a threaded collar, collar ring, coupling, and combination thereof. In some embodiments, the cap can be used with a connector and/or a threaded coupling between bladder and cap. In some embodiments, the end caps can be threaded for attaching to tubes and fasteners. In some embodiments, the end caps can be connected together with the fastener.
The one or more caps 120 can include, but are not limited to: one or more layers of material. For example, the cap 120 can include: one or more fabrics, one or more composites materials, one or more fiber-reinforced plastics, one or more fiber-reinforced fabrics, one or more meshes, one or more fiber mats, and thereof. The one or more layers can include one layer, two layers, three layers, four layers, five layers, six layers, seven layers, eight layers, nine layers, ten layers or more layers.
The one or more caps 120 can include but are not limited to: one cap, two caps, three caps, four caps, five caps, six caps, seven caps, eight caps, nine caps, ten caps, or more caps. In some embodiments, a third cap 120 can be attached above the first or second cap 120. In some embodiments, the cap 120 can be inflatable with air. In some embodiments, a cap 120 can be filled with air.
The one or more caps 120 can include, but are not limited to: a length, height, width, radius, first end, front side, second end, back side, right side, left side, top side, bottom side, outer surface, inner surface, and interior space. The cap 120 can have a wide variety of shapes. For example, the cap 120 can include that shape of a square, rectangle, rhombus, rhomboid, circle, cone, and combinations thereof.
The length of the one or more caps 120 can vary widely. For example, the length of the tube 118 can be from a low of about 10 cm, about 20 cm, or about 100 cm, to a high of about 1 m, about 50 m, or about 200 m. In another example, the length of the cap 120 can be from about 10 cm to about 200 m, about 100 cm to about 1 m, about 1 m to about 3 m, about 2 m to about 10 m, about 500 cm to about 5 m, 1.5 m to about 5 m, about 2 m to about 8 m, about 3 m to about 10 m, about 10 m to about 20 m, or about 20 m to about 100 m.
The width of the one or more caps 120 can vary widely. For example, the width of the cap 120 can be from a low of about 10 cm, about 20 cm, or about 100 cm, to a high of about 1 m, about 50 m, or about 200 m. In another example, the width of the cap 120 can be from about 10 cm to about 200 m, about 100 cm to about 1 m, about 1 m to about 3 m, about 2 m to about 10 m, about 500 cm to about 5 m, 1.5 m to about 5 m, about 2 m to about 8 m, about 3 m to about 10 m, about 10 m to about 20 m, or about 20 m to about 100 m.
The height of the one or more caps 120 can vary widely. For example, the height of the cap 120 can be from a low of about 10 cm, about 20 cm, or about 100 cm, to a high of about 1 m, about 50 m, or about 200 m. In another example, the height of the cap 120 can be from about 10 cm to about 200 m, about 100 cm to about 1 m, about 1 m to about 3 m, about 2 m to about 10 m, about 500 cm to about 5 m, 1.5 m to about 5 m, about 2 m to about 8 m, about 3 m to about 10 m, about 10 m to about 20 m, or about 20 m to about 100 m.
The thickness of the one or more caps 120 can vary widely. For example, the thickness of the cap 120 can be from a low of about 1 mm, about 10 mm or about 1 cm, to a high of about 5 cm, about 10 cm, or about 1 m. In another example, the thickness of cap 120 can be from about 1 mm to about 10 mm, about 2 mm to about 15 mm, about 5 mm to about 100 mm, about 1 cm to about 5 cm, about 2 cm to about 10 cm, about 15 cm to about 150 cm, 20 cm to about 500 cm, about 22 cm to about 250 cm, about 23 cm to about 750 cm, about 50 cm to about 850 cm, or about 75 cm to about 1 m.
The radius of the one or more caps 120 can vary widely. For example, the radius of the cap 120 can be from a low of about 10 cm, about 20 cm, or about 100 cm, to a high of about 1 m, about 50 m, or about 200 m. In another example, the radius of the cap 120 can be from about 10 cm to about 200 m, about 100 cm to about 1 m, about 1 m to about 3 m, about 2 m to about 10 m, about 500 cm to about 5 m, 1.5 m to about 5 m, about 2 m to about 8 m, about 3 m to about 10 m, about 10 m to about 20 m, or about 20 m to about 100 m.
In some embodiments, the bladder 116 can include one or more protection members 122. In some embodiments, the protection member 122 can at least partially prevent water from infiltrating between bladders 116. The one or more protection member 122 attaches to upper bladder 116 using straps and/or fasteners.
The one or more protection members 122 can include a wide variety of many shapes. For example, the protection member 122 can be fitted and tailored to the dimensions of the one or more bladders and/or one more tubes. In another example, the protection member 122 can be tailored to a specific model of a home, which can include being fitted to accommodate utility connections, mechanical units, and venting. In some embodiments, the protection member 122 can include identifying markings to ease in positioning. In some embodiments, the protection member 122 can be attached to or integrally connected with each other. In some embodiments, the protection member 122 can have the same height or different heights or combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the protection member 122 can be attached to each other to form a barrier around the perimeter of a building. In some embodiments, the protection member 122 can form a continuous barrier around the building. In some embodiments, the protection member 122 can include an end cap. In some embodiments, the protection member 122 can include a protection member 122 can be closed to fluids in the tube. In some embodiments, the protection member 122 can include open to fluids in the tube.
The one or more protection members 122 can include, but are not limited to: one or more layers of material. For example, the protection member 122 can include: one or more fabrics, one or more composites materials, one or more fiber-reinforced plastics, one or more fiber-reinforced fabrics, one or more meshes, one or more fiber mats, and thereof. The one or more layers can include one layer, two layers, three layers, four layers, five layers, six layers, seven layers, eight layers, nine layers, ten layers or more layers.
The one or more protection members 122 can include but are not limited to: one protection member, two protection members, three protection members, four protection members, five protection members, six protection members, seven protection members, eight protection members, nine protection members, ten protection members, or more protection members. In some embodiments, a third protection member 122 can be attached to the one or more tubes 118.
The one or more protection members 122 can include, but are not limited to: a length, height, width, radius, first end, front side, second end, back side, right side, left side, top side, bottom side, outer surface, inner surface, and interior space. The protection member 122 can have a wide variety of shapes. For example, the protection member 122 can include that shape of a square, rectangle, rhombus, rhomboid, circle, cone, and combinations thereof.
The length of the one or more protection members 122 can vary widely. For example, the length of the protection member 122 can be from a low of about 10 cm, about 20 cm, or about 100 cm, to a high of about 1 m, about 50 m, or about 200 m. In another example, the length of the protection member 122 can be from about 10 cm to about 200 m, about 100 cm to about 1 m, about 1 m to about 3 m, about 2 m to about 10 m, about 500 cm to about 5 m, 1.5 m to about 5 m, about 2 m to about 8 m, about 3 m to about 10 m, about 10 m to about 20 m, or about 20 m to about 100 m.
The width of the one or more protection members 122 can vary widely. For example, the width of the protection member 122 can be from a low of about 10 cm, about 20 cm, or about 100 cm, to a high of about 1 m, about 50 m, or about 200 m. In another example, the width of the protection member 122 can be from about 10 cm to about 200 m, about 100 cm to about 1 m, about 1 m to about 3 m, about 2 m to about 10 m, about 500 cm to about 5 m, 1.5 m to about 5 m, about 2 m to about 8 m, about 3 m to about 10 m, about 10 m to about 20 m, or about 20 m to about 100 m.
The height of the one or more protection members 122 can vary widely. For example, the height of the protection member 122 can be from a low of about 10 cm, about 20 cm, or about 100 cm, to a high of about 1 m, about 50 m, or about 200 m. In another example, the height of the protection member 122 can be from about 10 cm to about 200 m, about 100 cm to about 1 m, about 1 m to about 3 m, about 2 m to about 10 m, about 500 cm to about 5 m, 1.5 m to about 5 m, about 2 m to about 8 m, about 3 m to about 10 m, about 10 m to about 20 m, or about 20 m to about 100 m.
The thickness of the one or more protection members 122 can vary widely. For example, the thickness of the protection member 122 can be from a low of about 1 mm, about 10 mm or about 1 cm, to a high of about 5 cm, about 10 cm, or about 1 m. In another example, the thickness of protection member 122 can be from about 1 mm to about 10 mm, about 2 mm to about 15 mm, about 5 mm to about 100 mm, about 1 cm to about 5 cm, about 2 cm to about 10 cm, about 15 cm to about 150 cm, 20 cm to about 500 cm, about 22 cm to about 250 cm, about 23 cm to about 750 cm, about 50 cm to about 850 cm, or about 75 cm to about 1 m.
The radius of the one or more protection members 122 can vary widely. For example, the radius of the protection member 122 can be from a low of about 10 cm, about 20 cm, or about 100 cm, to a high of about 1 m, about 50 m, or about 200 m. In another example, the radius of the protection member 122 can be from about 10 cm to about 200 m, about 100 cm to about 1 m, about 1 m to about 3 m, about 2 m to about 10 m, about 500 cm to about 5 m, 1.5 m to about 5 m, about 2 m to about 8 m, about 3 m to about 10 m, about 10 m to about 20 m, or about 20 m to about 100 m.
The one or more fasteners 126 can include, but is not limited to: one or more collars, one or more rings, one or more spacers, one or more extenders, and combination thereof. The one or more fasteners can be used to attach or couple any of the components of the weather protection system 100.
The one or more fasteners 126 can include, but are not limited to: one fastener, two fasteners, three fasteners, four fasteners, five fasteners, six fasteners, seven fasteners, eight fasteners, nine fasteners, ten fasteners, or more fasteners. The fastener 126 can include, but are not limited to: a length, height, width, radius, first end, front side, second end, back side, right side, left side, top side, bottom side, outer surface, inner surface, and interior space. The fastener 126 can have a wide variety of shapes.
The fastener 126 can include one or more zippers, one or more hooks and loops fasteners, one or more buttons, and combinations thereof. The fastener 126 can include commercially available products, such as VELCRO®. In some embodiments, the fastener 126 can be used to attached the one or more tarps and/or bladders and/or tubes. In some embodiments, the one or more fasteners can be attached to or integrally connected with the one or more tarps and/or other bladders. The one or more securing members can include, one or more stakes, one or more weights, and combinations thereof.
The one or more fasteners 126 can include, but are not limited: one or more hooks and loops fasteners, one or more ropes, one or more zippers, one or more snaps, one or more carabiners, one or more tethers, one or more buttons, and combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the fastener 126 can attach and/or join together the tarps, bladders, water catches, and securing members. In some embodiments, the fastener 126 can attach and/or join together the tarps, bladders, water catches, and securing members. The one or more stakes 128 can be used to secure the weather protection system to the ground. The one or more stakes 128 can include a strap. In some embodiment, stake 128 can be inserted into ground or encased concrete footing. In some embodiments, the straps 114 can be attached to the stake 128 with integral cam buckle and/or threaded through keeper loop on the bladder system. 116.
The one or more stakes 128 can include a wide variety of many shapes. For example, the stake 128 can be fitted and tailored to the dimensions of the one or more tarps, one or more loops, one or more bladders, and/or one more tubes. In another example, the stake 128 can be tailored to a specific model of a home, which can include being fitted to accommodate utility connections, mechanical units, and venting. In some embodiments, the stake 128 can include identifying markings to ease in positioning. In some embodiments, the protection member 122 can be attached to or integrally connected with each other. In some embodiments, the stake 128 can have the same height or different heights or combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the stake 128 can be attached to each other to form a barrier around the perimeter of a building. The one or more securing members can include, one or more stakes, one or more weights, and combinations thereof.
The one or more stakes 128 can include but are not limited to: one protection member, two protection members, three protection members, four protection members, five protection members, six protection members, seven protection members, eight protection members, nine protection members, ten protection members, or more protection members. In some embodiments, a stake 128 can be attached to the one or more bladders 116.
The one or more stake 128 can include, but are not limited to: a length, height, width, radius, first end, front side, second end, back side, right side, left side, top side, bottom side, outer surface, inner surface, and interior space. The stake 128 can have a wide variety of shapes. For example, the stake 128 can include that shape of a square, rectangle, rhombus, rhomboid, circle, cone, and combinations thereof.
The length of the one or more stakes 128 can vary widely. For example, the length of the stake 128 can be from a low of about 10 cm, about 20 cm, or about 100 cm, to a high of about 1 m, about 50 m, or about 200 m. In another example, the length of the stake 128 can be from about 10 cm to about 200 m, about 100 cm to about 1 m, about 1 m to about 3 m, about 2 m to about 10 m, about 500 cm to about 5 m, 1.5 m to about 5 m, about 2 m to about 8 m, about 3 m to about 10 m, about 10 m to about 20 m, or about 20 m to about 100 m.
The width of the one or more stakes 128 can vary widely. For example, the width of the stake 128 can be from a low of about 10 cm, about 20 cm, or about 100 cm, to a high of about 1 m, about 50 m, or about 200 m. In another example, the width of the stake 128 can be from about 10 cm to about 200 m, about 100 cm to about 1 m, about 1 m to about 3 m, about 2 m to about 10 m, about 500 cm to about 5 m, 1.5 m to about 5 m, about 2 m to about 8 m, about 3 m to about 10 m, about 10 m to about 20 m, or about 20 m to about 100 m.
The height of the one or more stakes 128 can vary widely. For example, the height of the stake 128 can be from a low of about 10 cm, about 20 cm, or about 100 cm, to a high of about 1 m, about 50 m, or about 200 m. In another example, the height of the stake 128 can be from about 10 cm to about 200 m, about 100 cm to about 1 m, about 1 m to about 3 m, about 2 m to about 10 m, about 500 cm to about 5 m, 1.5 m to about 5 m, about 2 m to about 8 m, about 3 m to about 10 m, about 10 m to about 20 m, or about 20 m to about 100 m.
The thickness of the one or more stakes 128 can vary widely. For example, the thickness of the stake 128 can be from a low of about 1 mm, about 10 mm or about 1 cm, to a high of about 5 cm, about 10 cm, or about 1 m. In another example, the thickness of stake 128 can be from about 1 mm to about 10 mm, about 2 mm to about 15 mm, about 5 mm to about 100 mm, about 1 cm to about 5 cm, about 2 cm to about 10 cm, about 15 cm to about 150 cm, 20 cm to about 500 cm, about 22 cm to about 250 cm, about 23 cm to about 750 cm, about 50 cm to about 850 cm, or about 75 cm to about 1 m.
The radius of the one or more stake 128 can vary widely. For example, the radius of the stake 128 can be from a low of about 10 cm, about 20 cm, or about 100 cm, to a high of about 1 m, about 50 m, or about 200 m. In another example, the radius of the stake 128 can be from about 10 cm to about 200 m, about 100 cm to about 1 m, about 1 m to about 3 m, about 2 m to about 10 m, about 500 cm to about 5 m, 1.5 m to about 5 m, about 2 m to about 8 m, about 3 m to about 10 m, about 10 m to about 20 m, or about 20 m to about 100 m.
can include a one or more strap attachment members 130 that can be used to attach the strap to the one or more stakes.
Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. For example, while the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this disclosure also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all of the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.
As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, to the extent that the terms “including”, “includes”, “having”, “has”, “with”, or variants thereof are used in either the detailed description and/or the claims, such terms are intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising”. As used herein, use of the term “including” as well as other forms, such as “includes,” and “included,” is not limiting.
The terms “up” and “down”; “upward” and “downward”; “upper” and “lower”; “upwardly” and “downwardly”; “above” and “below”; and other like terms as used herein refer to relative positions to one another and are not intended to denote a particular spatial orientation since the apparatus and methods of using the same can be equally effective at various angles or orientations.
The terms “attaches”, “attached” and variations thereof are used to include both arrangements wherein the two or more components are in direct physical contact and arrangements wherein the two or more components are not in direct contact with each other (e.g., the components are “coupled” via at least a third component), but yet still cooperate or interact with each other.
Various terms have been defined above. To the extent a term used in a claim is not defined above, it should be given the broadest definition persons in the pertinent art have given that term as reflected in at least one printed publication or issued patent. Furthermore, all patents, test procedures, and other documents cited in this application are fully incorporated by reference to the extent such disclosure is not inconsistent with this application.
Certain embodiments and features have been described using a set of numerical upper limits and a set of numerical lower limits. It should be appreciated that ranges including the combination of any two values, e.g., the combination of any lower value with any upper value, the combination of any two lower values, and/or the combination of any two upper values are contemplated unless otherwise indicated. It should also be appreciated that the numerical limits can be the values from the examples. Certain lower limits, upper limits and ranges appear in at least one claims below. All numerical values are “about” or “approximately” the indicated value, and consider experimental error and variations that would be expected by a person having ordinary skill in the art.
All patents, patent applications, provisional applications, and publications referred to or cited herein are incorporated by reference in their entirety, including all figures and tables, to the extent they are not inconsistent with the explicit teachings of this specification.
This application claims benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) of U.S. Ser. No. 63/548,175, filed 11 Nov. 2023, the entire contents of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety
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