Patent ID: 6820375
Filing Date: 2004-11-23
Classification: A47K,E04B

Abstract:
A modular utility core for shipping in a disassembled state to a building for use and then being assembled therein atop a floor comprising:a rigid outer cage with outer cage bottom ends; outer cage mounting fittings on said outer cage bottom ends to fixedly mount said outer cage to a floor; a utility channel inner cage with inner cage bottom ends, said outer cage surrounding said inner cage, said inner cage including a plurality of vertically aligned bands forming a utility storage space; a plurality of structural walls connected to and extending radially outwardly from said bands of said inner cage toward and being connected to said outer cage forming rooms including a bathroom between said walls, said outer cage and said inner cage and further including a kitchen with said bathroom and kitchen each including appliances/fixtures located between said outer cage and said inner cage between said walls for controlling flow of fresh water and sewage water; fresh water conveying conduits within said inner cage and connected to said appliances/fixtures in said bathroom and kitchen; sewage water conveying conduits within said inner cage and connected to said appliances/fixtures in said bathroom and kitchen; vent conduits within said inner cage; and electric wiring within said inner cage.