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Class 405/16 - Revetment


Subclass of Class 405 - Hydraulic and earth engineering
Definition: Method or apparatus wherein erosion of a bank or shore is
No. of applications: 28
Last issue date: 12/29/2011


Application No.Application TitleIssue Date
20110318104TEMPORARY WATER BARRIER STRUCTURE
A structure for forming a barrier for an adjacent level of water comprises a plurality of “A” panels and a plurality of “X” panels. The A panels have at least two slots each extending from one of first and second long edges of the A panel to a slot terminus betw...
12/29/2011
20110305511BARRIER ASSEMBLY
There is disclosed a barrier assembly for shoreline preservation or restoration comprising a gabion having opposed side walls connected together at spaced intervals along the length of the gabion by a plurality of partition walls, the spaces between neighboring pairs of...
12/15/2011
20110262228METHOD FOR DUST CONTROL ON SALINE DRY LAKEBEDS USING MINIMAL WATER RESOURCES
A method for controlling dust on a saline lakebed is disclosed comprising several methods such as a Brine Membrane method, an Interim method and a Springtime Conservation method. The Brine Membrane method comprises creating or locating an existing wetting basin, deposit...
10/27/2011
20110180488ECO-RESOURCE SLAG EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION SYSTEM
Slags, including the harmful-substance-containing slags, are not directly melted but are neutralized and processed into eco-resource materials, so that the slugs can be effectively utilized to purify and revive a large area of polluted water without any burden on the en...
07/28/2011
20110027016Earth-reinforcing revetments for landscaping areas and methods of use and manufacture thereof
A method for landscaping an area using an earth-reinforcing revetment includes the steps of providing a first structure of at least one landscaping apparatus having a measure of openings and a base region, providing a second structure of the at least one landscaping app...
02/03/2011
20100329785WATER SHIELDING BARRIER
A protective module for use as a water shielding part of a barrier, said barrier being adapted to be positioned between a body of water and an area of land to be protected. The protective module has a main plane and a first, second, third and fourth side, which sides de...
12/30/2010
20100303548Erosion control Islands in high bank stream remediation
This process will provides an efficient cost effective method for reducing and potentially alleviating high bank erosion without using rip rap stone. The process will utilize a series of geotextile islands and sand bag walls interconnected into energy deflecting, erosio...
12/02/2010
20100178108SHORELINE EROSION CONTROL SYSTEM
An erosion control system for reducing shoreline erosion resulting from wave action, runoff and hydrostatic pressure. The system includes a flexible geotextile provided over a shoreline. A plurality of rigid erosion control mats are provided over the flexible geotextile...
07/15/2010
20100104366Armor Unit
Armor units for rubble mound structures including breakwaters, revetments, groins, jetties, and the like. Embodiments are appropriate for ocean, river, lake and reservoir structure armoring, to prevent erosion from damaging hydrodynamic forces resulting from waves and w...
04/29/2010
20100104367CELLULAR REINFORCEMENT FOR SOIL PARTICLE CONFINEMENT
A cellular reinforcement for soil particle confinement. Transverse reinforcement cords and longitudinal reinforcement cords are interlaced with each other to form a netlike sheet having openings of a preset size, and after fusion-welding the sheets formed in this way at...
04/29/2010
20090232599SHORELINE STABILIZATION, RESTORATION, AND RUNOFF FILTRATION
Various embodiments described herein provide shoreline restoration modules which may be anchored together along a shoreline of a body of water, such as a lake or pond, to facilitate restoration of the shoreline. The shoreline restoration modules may include a photodegra...
09/17/2009
20090129866Geotextile tube
A geotextile tube is provided. The geotextile tube includes a first sheet and second sheet that both have first portions with a first weave pattern and second portions with a second weave pattern. The first portion of the first sheet covers a larger surface area than th...
05/21/2009
20090123231DUMP ELEMENT, METHOD FOR FORMING A SPATIAL STRUCTURE FROM DUMP ELEMENTS, AS WELL AS SPATIAL STRUCTURE FORMED FROM DUMP ELEMENTS
Dump element for forming a spatial structure (500, 501) such as a filtering or skeleton construction with such dumped dump elements. The dump element (99) comprises a first elongated, curved hook part (1), a second elongated, curved hook part (2<...
05/14/2009
20080089743Hydrophilic Revetment Block Having Seawater Flow Ports And Construction Method Thereof
The present invention relates to a stairs-type hydrophilic revetment block having seawater flow ports and a construction method thereof. The existing coastal breakwaters, embankment, revetments, etc. are constructed to pacify the sea areas. However, because of occlusive...
04/17/2008
20080075535Environmental Affinity Type Hydrophilic Revetment Block And Construction Method Thereof
The present invention relates to a hydrophilic revetment block constructed on the slope of seashore, harbor, river, reservoir, dam, etc. Whereas conventional revetment blocks are focused on their individual functional advantages, the revetment block of the present inven...
03/27/2008
20070243018APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING VEGETATIVE MATERIAL
An apparatus and method for generating a chosen, relatively uniform size of particles having a dry-to-the-touch feel and a pleasant odor from chipped slash or other vegetative material is described. When pine sap and/or other liquids are present in the starting material...
10/18/2007
20070166106DRAINAGE UNIT WITH EXTERNAL COVERING AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURE
Drainage units and methods of their manufacture, the drainage units comprising lightweight aggregate held within a sleeve having an exterior surface with at least a portion of exterior surface comprising a barrier material substantially impervious to solids....
07/19/2007
20070160423Apparatus for the creation of outer surfaces for structures
The invention concerns an apparatus for creating an outer surface effect of a structure wherein at least one wall of the structure defines a support surface, the apparatus comprising means defining a covering surface which overlies the support surface but is movable the...
07/12/2007
20070147959Apparatus for controlling movement of flowable particulate material
The present invention is directed toward various valving arrangements to control the flow of granular material. In one embodiment, a valve is provided which facilitates flow of the material in one direction, but resists flow in another direction. In another embodiment, ...
06/28/2007
20070053745Triangular raised terrace assembly
The present invention discloses a triangular overhead terrace assembly characterized by that: raised base members are arranged to the designed positions on the ground base, and triangular plate members each of which is an equilateral triangle with three cutting angles a...
03/08/2007
20070003369Sediment control wattle
A sediment control wattle including a sheath formed of a geotextile, the sheath containing a filler media. An apron extends from the sheath providing an element that may be pinned or otherwise attached to a terrain in a manner that reduces migration and flow of fluid an...
01/04/2007
20060263149Apparatus for controlling movement of flowable particulate material
The present invention is directed toward various valving arrangements to control the flow of granular material. In one embodiment, a valve is provided which facilitates flow of the material in one direction, but resists flow in another direction. In another embodiment, ...
11/23/2006
20060193694Block for embankment
The present invention relates to an embankment block. There are provided a base frame 30 having a center with a through hole, and a plurality of connection members 32 that are downwardly extended from an outer surface of a rim of the base frame 30 w...
08/31/2006
20060159518SHORELINE EROSION BARRIER AND METHOD
A barrier for reducing erosion along shorelines includes a barrier body formed as a unitary, molded plastic structure. In one embodiment, the barrier body has at least one elongate passage extending through it, between oppositely disposed first and second sides, and an ...
07/20/2006
20060153648Erosion control transition mat
An erosion control transition mat for reducing scour and destructive erosion at the transition between hard armor and soft armor erosion control surfaces. The erosion control transition mat is provided with a riser and a plurality of voids which collect to slow and dive...
07/13/2006
20060093434Erosion control device & matrix
An erosion control device for use on beach and land areas subject to erosion includes: (a) an elongated beam portion comprising a first wall and a first base; (b) a cross-beam portion having a length that is less than half the length of the elongated beam portion, the c...
05/04/2006
20050117978Cellular honeycomb type reinforcing structure, and a method and apparatus for forming the structure
A cellular reinforcing structure (1) for preventing soil erosion comprises a plurality of lattice type sheets (5) of plastics material having longitudinal members (9) joined by transverse members (8) which define openings (13). The she...
06/02/2005
20050044781Ecological brick for slope lands
An ecological brick for slope lands is made from virgin materials or wasted materials and formed in a porous structure to equip water permeable and retaining properties. The brick has one side forming a space for growing plants. The space has a portion forming a cavity ...
03/03/2005
 
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