Movable dam
Patent 5725326 Issued on March 10, 1998. Estimated Expiration Date: 
February 9, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
February 9, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 1750901 2991625 3336757 Energy-efficient automatic sluice gate for sustaining a fluid level Patent #: 4449851 InventorApplicationNo. 599601 filed on 02/09/1996US Classes:405/104, Vertical405/96, Float405/103SlidingExaminersPrimary: Taylor, Dennis L.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassE02B 007/26Foreign Application Priority Data1995-02-09 NLAbstractThe invention relates to a movable dam for a water-course. This dam comprises a chamber which, for example, is formed in a dike or alike and wherein a buoyant body is housed supporting a vertical retaining wall. At its top the chamber communicates with the surroundings through a slot receiving the vertical retaining wall, whereas further a filling channel connects to said chamber and extends towards the watercourse. It is possible that a discharge channel is connected to the lower part of the chamber. Further sealing means may be provided.Field of SearchArtificial water barrier (e.g., dam, levee, etc.)Roller or flexible Having separate float chamber With lift mechanism or latch Vertical Overflow Swinging Sliding Collapsible Gate unseating Float About horizontal axis Flow control Fishway Elevator Closed channel Navigable canal Having lock Movable lifting member Water gate or adjustable weir Flexible Condition responsive | |
