U.S. patent application number 11/198982 was filed with the patent office on 2007-02-22 for small format retail business building.
Invention is credited to Roy Snowden.
Application Number | 20070039253 11/198982 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 37766195 |
Filed Date | 2007-02-22 |
United States Patent
Application |
20070039253 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Snowden; Roy |
February 22, 2007 |
Small format retail business building
Abstract
A small format retail business building includes a modular
enclosure with at least four insulated walls, an insulated roof
disposed over the walls, and a facade located parallel to each wall
and adhered to the roof. The roof can support at least about 20
pounds per square foot and the roof and the walls are encapsulated
with an elastomeric multilayer system. The system includes a first
curable elastomeric layer, a polymeric mesh disposed on the first
curable elastomeric layer, a second curable elastomeric layer
disposed on the polymeric mesh, at least one insulated door
disposed in one wall, at least one drive up window disposed in one
wall and a framed flooring comprising a curable elastomer.
Inventors: |
Snowden; Roy; (Fort Walton
Beach, FL) |
Correspondence
Address: |
BUSKOP LAW GROUP, P.C.
1776 YORKTOWN
SUITE 550
HOUSTON
TX
77056
US
|
Family ID: |
37766195 |
Appl. No.: |
11/198982 |
Filed: |
August 8, 2005 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
52/79.1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
E04H 1/1222
20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
052/079.1 |
International
Class: |
E04H 6/00 20060101
E04H006/00 |
Claims
1. A small format retail business building comprising: a. a modular
enclosure comprising at least four insulated walls, an insulated
roof disposed over the walls, and a facade located parallel to each
wall and adhered to the roof, wherein the roof is adapted to
support at least about 20 pounds per square foot, wherein the roof
and the walls are encapsulated with an elastomeric multilayer
system comprising: i. a first curable elastomeric layer; ii. a
polymeric mesh disposed on the first curable elastomeric layer;
iii. a second curable elastomeric layer disposed on the polymeric
mesh; and b. at least one insulated door disposed in one wall; c.
at least one drive-thru window disposed in one wall; d. a framed
flooring comprising pressure treated wood floor joists covered with
pressure treated plywood comprising a curable elastomer, wherein
the framed flooring is adapted to support at least 100 pounds per
square foot; e. at least four anchors attached to the modular
enclosure, wherein the anchors adapted to support the building from
seismic shock; and wherein the building is adapted to withstand
wind loads of at least about 140 mph, and wherein the building
comprises a minimum solid bearing pressure of 2000 pounds per
square foot.
2. The building of claim 1, further comprising an overhang framing
the drive-thru window.
3. The building of claim 2, wherein the overhang is supported by at
least one column, wherein the column is composed of a closed cell
rigid polymer that is transparent to transmission and reception of
communication frequencies.
4. The building of claim 3, wherein the communication frequencies
comprise a digital wireless link to the internet, a server link
from a first location to the building, a radio frequency or
combinations thereof.
5. The building of claim 3, wherein the closed cell rigid polymer
is styrofoam.
6. The building of claim 1, further comprising equipment disposed
on the roof, wherein the equipment is selected from the group
consisting of air conditioning equipment, heating equipment, a
satellite dish, a long range wireless antennae, and combinations
thereof.
7. The building of claim 1, further comprising at least one self
service area located inside or adjunct outside the enclosure.
8. The building of claim 1, further comprising a fabricated ADA
bathroom located within the enclosure.
9. The building of claim 1, further comprising a kitchen area.
10. The building of claim 1, wherein the polymeric mesh comprises a
polyester woven mesh.
11. The building of claim 1, wherein the facade is connected to the
roof using an adhesive, wherein the adhesive is a water-proof
anaerobic adhesive.
12. The building of claim 1, wherein each facade comprises a
thickness ranging from about 20 inches to about 26 inches.
13. The building of claim 1, wherein the framed flooring further
comprises insulation disposed below the plywood.
14. The building of claim 15, wherein the insulation is a
fiberglass insulation.
15. The building of claim 1, wherein the anchors adapted to support
the building from seismic shock corresponding to 2005 California
seismic zone number 4.
Description
FIELD
[0001] The present embodiments relate generally to small format
retail business buildings.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Most of the world's urban landscape embraces fixed or
movable kiosks selling drinks, coffee, ice-cream, sandwiches,
toasted sandwiches, "bruschettas" (seasoned bread slices),
sausages, "piadinas" (unleavened bread pieces), pizzas or crepes
(in recent times even outside France) which are prepared on demand
and sold hot. Movable kiosks of this type are also used at fairs,
festivals, sporting events and the like, to provide the crowd not
only with traditional comforts (coffee, hot or cold drinks in
general) but also with a snack or light meal based on sandwiches,
toasted sandwiches, bruschettas, piadinas, pizzas, sausages or
crepes (by their very nature, such kiosks are unable to offer
more).
[0003] The present applicant has noted that many people who at
mealtimes during such occasions have to be content with the type of
food provided by the aforesaid kiosks, would in fact as an
alternative prefer a plate of variously flavored hot pasta (i.e.
the classical Italian first pasta-based course), even if eaten
while standing. However nobody has as yet attempted to offer such a
service because the traditional kiosks are not equipped for this
purpose.
[0004] The present embodiments meet these needs.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0005] The detailed description will be better understood in
conjunction with the accompanying drawings as follows:
[0006] FIG. 1 depicts a side, perspective view of an embodiment of
a small format retail business building.
[0007] FIG. 2A depicts a side view of an embodiment of a framed
drive-thru window disposed in a side wall of a small format retail
business building.
[0008] FIG. 2B depicts a side view of an embodiment of a framed
window disposed in a side wall of a small format retail business
building.
[0009] FIG. 3 depicts a side view of an embodiment of a small
format retail business building.
[0010] FIG. 4 depicts an example of a floor plan of an embodiment
of a small format retail business building.
[0011] The present embodiments are detailed below with reference to
the listed Figures.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS
[0012] Before explaining the present embodiments in detail, it is
to be understood that the embodiments are not limited to the
particular embodiments and that it can be practiced or carried out
in various ways.
[0013] The present embodiments relate to small format retail
business buildings.
[0014] The embodied buildings have a modular enclosure with at
least three insulated walls, an insulated roof disposed over the
walls. A facade is located parallel to each wall and adhered to the
roof. The facade can be connected to the roof using an adhesive,
such as a water-proof anaerobic adhesive. Each facade piece can
include a thickness ranging from about 20 inches to about 26
inches.
[0015] The roof and the walls are encapsulated with an elastomeric
multilayer system that is composed of at least three layers: two
elastomeric layers with a polymeric mesh disposed in between the
two elastomeric layers. The polymeric mesh is a flexible, stretchy,
and light materials, such as a polyester woven mesh. As an example,
the polymeric mesh can be a solvent borne, single component
coating. The mesh can be a tough flexible material that displays
good UV and can be water resistance. The mesh can be ozone
resistant, acid, and alkali resistant. The enclosure and the roof
can support at least about 20 pounds per square foot.
[0016] The embodied buildings can include one or more insulated
doors and/or one or more windows disposed in one or more walls. One
or more drive-thru windows can be disposed in one or more
walls.
[0017] The embodied buildings can include a framed flooring to
serve as the foundation of the building. The framed flooring can be
composed of pressure treated wood floor joists covered with
pressure treated plywood and a curable elastomer. The wood floor
joists can be standardized to fit 16 inch centers or in other size
centers for easy installation. The framed flooring is adapted to
support at least 100 pounds per square foot. The framed flooring
can further include insulation disposed below the plywood. For
example, the framed flooring can include fiberglass insulation.
[0018] The embodied buildings can include one or more anchors
attached to the modular enclosure. The anchors are used for support
and can support the building from seismic shock. An example anchor
has between a 15 inch and an 18 inch diameter. Anchors can be used
that support the building from seismic shock corresponding to 2005
California seismic zone number 4.
[0019] The present embodiments of the buildings are adapted to
withstand wind loads of at least about 140 mph. The buildings have
a minimum solid bearing pressure of 2000 pounds per square foot and
are designed to conform to all building codes for all US
jurisdictions.
[0020] The buildings can include one or more overhangs framing one
or more of the drive-thru windows, framing one or more of the
doors, or framing one or more of the windows. The overhangs can be
used for signage and to hide items, such as rooftop equipment, in
order to provide a more aesthetic building. The overhangs can be
attached directly to the building or can be supported by one or
more columns that provide a mount. Each column can have a slot for
receiving a rigid solid material that anchors the columns to the
wall with a bolt, such as a lag bolts. The column can be
constructed from a closed cell rigid polymer (for example,
Styrofoam) that can be transparent to transmission and reception of
communication frequencies. Examples of communication frequencies
include a digital wireless link to the internet, a server link from
a first location to the building, a radio frequency, or
combinations thereof.
[0021] The embodied buildings can include equipment disposed on the
roof. For example, the building can include air conditioning
equipment, heating equipment, a satellite dish, a long range
wireless antennae, and combinations thereof. The embodied buildings
can include one or more fabricated ADA bathrooms located within the
enclosure. The embodied buildings can include a kitchen area. The
embodied buildings can include one or more self service areas
located inside or adjunct outside the enclosure.
[0022] With reference to the figures, FIG. 1 depicts a side,
perspective view of an embodiment of a small format retail business
building (2). The modular building comprises three or more walls,
wherein one front wall (4) and one side wall (6) are shown in FIG.
1. The figures depict an embodiment, wherein the retail business
building (2) has four walls. One back wall (5) and a second side
wall (7) can be seen in FIG. 4. An insulated roof (3) is disposed
over the at least four walls (4, 5, 6 and 7) and is adapted to
support at least about 20 pounds of weight per square foot. The
roof and walls are encapsulated with an elastomeric multilayer
system.
[0023] One or more insulated doors (8) can be disposed in the front
wall (4) and one or more windows (9) can be disposed in a side wall
(6) as depicted in FIG. 1.
[0024] FIG. 2A depicts a side view of an embodiment of a small
format retail business building (2) with a framed drive-thru window
(12) disposed in a side wall (6). The building can include an
overhang (14) that frames the drive-thru window (12). The overhang
(14) can be attached to the building, more specifically attached to
the roof (3), or supported by one or more columns (16). The columns
can be constructed from a closed cell rigid polymer that is
transparent to transmission and reception of communication
frequencies.
[0025] FIG. 2B depicts a side view of an embodiment of a small
format retail business (2) with a framed window (10) disposed in a
side wall (7). The window can be framed by an overhang (14) which
can be attached to the building (2) or supported by one or more
columns (16).
[0026] FIG. 3 depicts a side view of an embodiment of a small
format retail business (2).
[0027] The side view of the building shows an insulated roof (3)
and an insulated side wall (6). A window (9) and a framed
drive-thru window (12) are disposed in the side wall (6). The
drive-up window is framed by an overhang (14) which can be used for
signage (18) as well as to hide items that are stored on the
rooftop.
[0028] FIG. 4 depicts an example of a floor plan of an embodiment
of a small format retail business. The modular building comprises
at least four walls (4, 5, 6 and 7) with at least one insulated
door (8) disposed in one wall (4). The modular building includes a
framed flooring (20) to serve as the foundation of the building.
The building further comprises a framed drive-thru window (12) and
a framed window (10) which are disposed in the side walls of the
building (6 and 7). The windows can be framed by an overhang (14)
which is attached to the building or supported by one or more
columns (16).
[0029] The floor plan of the embodiment includes one or more
fabricated bathrooms (22) to be built in compliance with the
American Disabilities Act and located within the enclosure of the
building. A kitchen area (24) can be included in the embodied
building. In addition, the building can include a self service
area(s) (26) located inside or adjunct outside the enclosure.
[0030] While these embodiments have been described with emphasis on
the embodiments, it should be understood that within the scope of
the appended claims, the embodiments might be practiced other than
as specifically described herein.
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