Modular storage structure for positioning in a body of water

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11745837
APP PUB NO 20210245849A1
SERIAL NO

17170303

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A storage structure is configured to be buoyant or retained above a water line. The storage structure includes a frame having a back beam, a left beam attached to the back beam, a right beam attached to the back beam and a front beam attached to the left beam and the right beam to form a substantially rectangular configuration, wherein prior to a last of the beams being secured together an interior space accessible through an opening. The storage structure includes a bladder configured to be positioned through the interior space though the opening wherein the bladder is sized to be retained within the interior space whether the storage structure is above the water line or buoyant, the bladder including a vent, a fill port and a drain wherein an amount of water within the bladder is manipulated to provide ballast or buoyancy to the storage structure. The storage structure includes at least one floor panel secured to the frame over the bladder, side walls extending from a perimeter of the floor panel, wherein one side wall includes a door for ingress and egress to the storage structure. The storage structure includes a roof attached to the side walls.

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ZIERKE INNOVATIVE INDUSTRIES LLC1500 WINNEBAGO AVENUE FAIRMONT MN 56031

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Zierke, Gregory M Fairmont, US 2 2

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