Edward Patrick Michels

US Patent:

20060254166, Nov 16, 2006

Filed:

Apr 10, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/279198

Inventors:

Edward Michels - Claremore OK, US
Michael Bence - Owasso OK, US

International Classification:

E04B 1/00

US Classification:

052270000

Abstract:

According to one embodiment of the invention, a customizable saferoom includes a ceiling panel, a first wall panel having a first set of dimensions, a second wall panel having a second set of dimensions, a third wall panel having a third set of dimensions, and a fourth wall panel having a fourth set of dimensions. Each of the ceiling panel and the first, second, third, and fourth wall panels are coupled to at least one other of the ceiling panel, the first, second, third, and fourth wall panels to form an enclosed structure. The first, second, third, and fourth sets of dimensions are selected to optimize the volumetric capacity of the enclosed structure within the confines of a pre-existing space within a building.

US Patent:

61613452, Dec 19, 2000

Filed:

Sep 2, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/389116

Inventors:

Ted C. Hope - Catoosa OK
Edward P. Michels - Catoosa OK

International Classification:

E04H 914

US Classification:

521696

Abstract:

A tornado shelter having a rectangular horizontal top, a rectangular horizontal bottom disposed below and parallel to the top, a vertical forward end connected transversely the top and bottom, a vertical rear end connected transversely to the top and bottom opposite from the forward end, a pair of vertical side members connecting the top and the bottom on opposite sides thereof and extending longitudinally from the rear end to the front end, a substantially rectangular door frame connected to the top adjacent the front end, an access opening in the top communicating with the interior of the door frame, longitudinally extending tracks mounted in the door frame, a flat horizontally extending door adapted to be mounted in the door frame, the door having rollers thereon adapted to engage the tracks on the ledge, the door being mounted in closed position over the opening in the top when the door is adjacent the front of the tornado shelter, a latch mechanism attached to the forward edge of the door for securing the door to the front end, a cover plate having vent holes therein covering the rear portion of the door frame, the latch being release able for rolling the door rearwardly into position underneath the cover plate and exposing the access opening in the top so that entry and egress came be achieved with respect to the tornado shelter.