Sidney S Chen

US Patent:

20110265395, Nov 3, 2011

Filed:

Apr 30, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/799693

Inventors:

Sidney S. Chen - Monterey Park CA, US

International Classification:

E04H 9/02
E04B 1/34
E04C 2/20
E04H 1/12
E04H 14/00

US Classification:

52 791, 521671, 521731, 523091

Abstract:

An earthquake shelter comprising a container sized for human occupancy, the container having walls and an access opening and a quickly openable and closable primary door to cover and uncover the opening, the container walls and door consisting of high strength panel material, in excess of 10,000 psi load resistance; the container supported for sliding movement compensating for earthquake induced movement of a supporting surface, with shock or impact absorbing cushioning means at the container interior, to cushion sudden movement of an occupant relative to the container as the container is suddenly moved by earthquake transmitted force.