Patent ID: 7237360
Filing Date: 2007-07-03
Classification: E04H,G09F

Abstract:
1. A shelter comprising: a plurality of supports upstanding from a fixed foundation, said supports arranged to at least partially surround a spatial area; at least one roof structure mounted to said plurality of supports, said roof structure positioned over said spatial area and said roof structure having a first edge; at least one freestanding wall structure secured to said foundation and substantially unconnected to said roof, said wall structure having an edge extending parallel to said first edge of said roof structure and said wall structure comprising an interior space defined by a pair of spaced apart panels; at least one solar-powered light source at least partially disposed in said interior space, said light source providing illumination for said spatial area; and a plurality of solar panels secured to said roof structure, said solar panels providing power to said light source, and circuitry and power storage componentry in communication with said solar panels is mounted within said interior space; wherein said solar panels are linked to said circuitry and power storage componentry through said foundation.