Holden Forrest is the named inventor on three issued U.S. utility patents covering HiberTec’s home-protection system. Together, the patents address moving the building, sealing the vault and keeping utilities connected.
U.S. Patent 11,274,456 B2
Building structure translation system and method
Granted March 15, 2022
A supporting base and lifting system move the building between above-ground and below-ground positions. The home lowers into an underground cavity, away from threats at the surface.
U.S. Patent 11,674,311 B1
Cover system and method for retractable buildings
Granted June 13, 2023
Protective panels travel along guide rails, deploying one after another across the opening above the lowered building. The cover closes over the vault to protect the home beneath it.
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U.S. Patent 11,697,950 B1
Utilities connection management system and method for retractable buildings
Granted July 11, 2023
A cable carrier with fixed and movable ends manages utility lines as the building lowers and rises. The connections stay attached throughout the movement. HiberTec’s utility system extends and retracts with the home.
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