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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 08, 2015
Filed:
Jul. 24, 2014
Rolf Hubert, Pelham, NH (US);
Albin Hastbacka, West Chatham, MA (US);
Rolf Hubert, Pelham, NH (US);
Albin Hastbacka, West Chatham, MA (US);
Other;
Abstract
A tornado protection system and related methods are provided. The tornado protection system includes a concrete pad. At least two anchors are affixed to the concrete pad. A vehicle is in a grounded position on the concrete pad. At least two anchor straps are connected between the vehicle and the at least two anchors, respectively, wherein the at least two anchor straps are connected to at least two sides of the vehicle, respectively. The tornado protection system may allow the vehicle to remain grounded throughout the duration of a tornado having a wind speed of at least 65 MPH, a horizontal wind force of at least 2,959 lbs., and a vector wind force of at least 4,638 lbs.