Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
405016000 | Revetment | 58 |
20090123231 | DUMP 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 ( | 05-14-2009 |
20090129866 | Geotextile 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 the second portion of the first sheet. Likewise, the first portion of the second sheet covers a larger surface area than the second portion of the second sheet. A seam contacts and attaches the second portion of the first sheet to the second portion of the second sheet. | 05-21-2009 |
20090232599 | SHORELINE 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 photodegradable material selected to degrade over a period of years, such as four years or five years, while maintaining strength over the period of years to prevent breakdown of a media enclosed by the shoreline restoration modules. In some embodiments, the shoreline restoration modules also provide beneficial run off nutrient, silt, and other particulate matter trapping and filtering. | 09-17-2009 |
20100104366 | Armor 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 water currents, and the like. An embodiment includes a central rectangular section, three “half H-shaped” appendages, two identical frusta (end members), and a flat bottom with two extrusions, nominally smaller than other appendages and frusta. An embodiment is symmetric about two perpendicularly intersecting vertical planes extending through the centroid of the unit. The three half H-shaped members are connected to outer parts of a side defined as the top and the two longitudinal sides of the central section. The three half H-shaped members and the two end members comprise four-sided frusta that taper from a base at the central rectangular section to four-sided distal ends. For select embodiments, the frusta are generally symmetric. | 04-29-2010 |
20100104367 | CELLULAR 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 regular intervals in a widthwise direction, by pulling a resultant structure in both directions, a plurality of honeycombed cell nets is formed. | 04-29-2010 |
20100178108 | SHORELINE 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 and secured in place by a plurality of anchors secured into the shoreline. The geotextile, erosion control mat and anchors may be adjusted to accommodate shorelines of varying slopes and susceptibility to erosion. | 07-15-2010 |
20100303548 | Erosion 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, erosion control structures. Each geotextile island is constructed from a water-permeable fabric tube with a diameter up to 45 feet. This fabric may be cut into lengths of approximately five to twelve feet, with one end subsequently folded and secured to become a drop shaped geotextile island. The islands will be placed as a hard point connecting structure with an interlocking sand bag wall. | 12-02-2010 |
20100329785 | WATER 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 define a main surface of the protective module, in the main plane of the protective module, the first and second sides being arranged opposite each other. A method of manufacturing a protective module according to the invention, concerning a barrier made up of interconnected protective modules and a barrier system including two or more protective modules, the protective modules being adapted to be joined together in such a manner as to form a barrier. | 12-30-2010 |
20110262228 | METHOD 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, depositing precipitated salts in the basin, and depositing a brine over the salts to form a brine membrane. | 10-27-2011 |
20110305511 | BARRIER 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 partition walls defining, together with the side walls, at least one individual compartment of the gabion, the at least one individual compartment of the gabion being bounded by the respective opposed side walls or by opposed side wall sections of the respective opposed side walls, the partition walls being pivotally connected to the side walls, the individual compartment of the gabion having extending therefrom in a direction away from the individual compartment convergent at least partly open framework panels forming or forming part of a protuberant compartment on the gabion. A method of preserving and restoring a shoreline, and use of a barrier assembly is also disclosed. | 12-15-2011 |
20110318104 | TEMPORARY 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 between the two edges. The X panels each have at least two slots each extending from an intersection with one of first and second edges of the X panel to a slot terminus between the two edges. Placing the X panels in a crossed and interlocked relationship with the A panels forms four sides of at least one cell. A container filled with water is within each of the cells. The container is formed of flexible material impervious to water and defining a closed volume having an unstressed shape approximating that of the cell's four sides. | 12-29-2011 |
20120282029 | EARTH-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 apparatus having a measure of openings greater than the measure of openings of the second structure, arranging the second structure at an angle relative to the first structure such that the angle defines a landscaping feature, arranging at least a portion of the first structure on a landscaping region of the area such that the landscaping region at least partially supports base region of the first structure, and disposing landscaping material on the first structure of the landscaping apparatus so as to define a feature for the area. Also, a landscaping apparatus of an earth-reinforcing revetment includes the above described structures. | 11-08-2012 |
20120308305 | Shore Line Erosion Control - A novel design for eliminating bank and cliff erosion on sandy beaches and having a very small width footprint on the beach is provided by an adjustable metal frame main structure with curved corrugated steel sheets coated with a special sandy colored polyurethane attached to the frame so as to curve upwardly to a generally vertical upper edge. A base sheet of the frame is held down against the sand by heavy rock so that the toe of the curved sheet is buried three feet below the sand surface. The design does not require any armor rock in front of the curved sheet. | 12-06-2012 |
20120315089 | SYSTEM FOR REDUCING STORM RUN-OFF EROSION AND RELATED METHOD - The invention is a system and related method to reduce erosion caused by storm runoff. Eco-friendly erosion reduction assemblies help reduce the effects of both sheet and rill erosion. The assemblies comprise a receptacle housing a perforated water velocity reduction wall embedded in media. The wall may be constructed from recycled tires and the media utilized may be from on-site materials. A series of such assemblies in an erosion zone limits erosion by reducing water velocity. | 12-13-2012 |
20130149036 | BARRIER ASSEMBLY FOR SHORELINE - There is disclosed a barrier assembly ( | 06-13-2013 |
20130149037 | RETAINING WALL CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM FOR PREVENTING TSUNAMIS AND FLOOD DAMAGES AND CONSTRUCTION METHOD THEREOF - The present invention pertains to a retaining wall construction system for preventing tsunamis and flood damages and a construction method thereof. The retaining wall construction system for preventing tsunamis and flood damages includes hexagonal multi-layered interlocking blocks ( | 06-13-2013 |
20130251453 | BOLLARDS, BARRIERS AND BAFFLES FORMED FROM RADIAL TYPE TREAD - A used radial tyre tread, folded into a minimum of three loops and held in compression, in a lateral external circlip, to form a flexible, resilient, abrasion resistant bollard with anisotropic properties. By extending the lateral external circlip, longitudinally, more tyre treads can be added to form a baffle or a barrier. The removal of the tread section significantly reduces the bulk of the waste tyre. | 09-26-2013 |
20140119831 | Erosion Control Block - A revetment block comprising a body having a first surface, a second surface and a plurality of peripherally extending side edges. The body has at least two arms extending laterally outwardly from the respective side edges and at least two sockets extending laterally inwardly from the respective side edges. There is at least one hole extending through the body, the hole having a first and a second portion. The first portion of the hole opens through the first surface of the block while the second opens through the second surface of the block. The first and second portions intersect interiorly of the block. The cross-sectional area of the first portion is less than the cross-sectional area of the second portion at the intersection of the first and second portions. Accordingly, the intersection of the first and second portions forms a ledge. | 05-01-2014 |
20140133911 | Tsunami Breakwater Wall of Retaining Wall Structure Supported By Steel Pipe Piles and Its Construction Method - A tsunami breakwater wall of retaining wall structure supported by a steel pipe pile | 05-15-2014 |
20140186118 | BARRIER SYSTEM - The invention relates to a barrier system comprising a barrier wall for stopping a flow of a substance to one side of said wall, wherein said barrier wall comprises a fabric impervious to the flow of said substance and containing high strength polyolefin fibers. | 07-03-2014 |
20140193199 | COASTAL RECOVERY UTILIZING REPOSITIONABLE SHOAL MODULE - A coastal recovery module including a body portion defining an interior compartment. The coastal recovery module may also include a selectively sealable fluid conduit. The selectively sealable fluid conduit may provide a fluid communication between the interior compartment and an exterior of the body portion, the fluid conduit configured for selectively flooding and dewatering the interior compartment. The coastal recovery module may further include a wave energy mitigation structure associated with at least a portion of a top surface of the body portion. | 07-10-2014 |
20140255097 | Erosion Prevention Plank With Interior Lattice - An erosion control plank is provided. The plank is a lattice of intersecting vertical walls and horizontal walls and includes an opening to permit a stake to secure the plank over an eroded region. The plank can be secured by a stake. The eroded region is filled with appropriate fill material which would pass through the lattice. Plants and other growth are introduced onto the plank and fill material on or through the lattice where their root networks would help secure the fill and the plank and prevent erosion. The plank is rectangular and includes connectors to permit multiple planks to be secured to one another in both a horizontal and vertical relationship, allowing the erosion control planks to fit over any of a variety of eroded surfaces and to prevent erosion from occurring there again. The erosion control planks may also be used on a non-eroded area to prevent the onset of erosion. | 09-11-2014 |
20140270960 | DEVICE FOR COASTAL RESTORATION - The invention describes a system for creating potable, porous structures for restoring coastline. The invention provides for a bag with multiple longitudinal pockets. The bag is made of porous natural or synthetic mesh material and the pockets are filled with lightweight, porous manufactured aggregate. In a preferred embodiment, the lightweight aggregate used in this invention is produced by thermal fusion of silicate clays in a rotary kiln. In another preferred embodiment, multiple bags are encased in a flexible grid material to for a mat. In another embodiment, the mat can be rolled into a log. The bags, mats, and logs can be placed on shorelines and other location to restore coastline. | 09-18-2014 |
20140270961 | MARINE HABITAT SUPPORT MODULE - A marine habitat support module including a body having a concrete exterior. The concrete exterior of body defined a plurality of habitat support features. The concrete also has a pH selected to promote biocompatibility. The marine habitat support module also includes an interior chamber defined within the body. A selectively sealable passage is provided between the interior chamber and the exterior of the body. The selectively sealable passage may controllably vary the buoyancy of the marine habitat support module. | 09-18-2014 |
20140308078 | Retention Device - According to the present invention there is provided a liquid retention device comprising: a braced frame mountable on foundations in a plurality of locations, in which said device comprises a base section and at least one upstanding support, and in which said brace further comprises height-adjusting means for adjusting the height of said frame, and in which said device further comprises a face supported by said frame, in which said face is inclined at an angle to the at least one upstanding support, wherein said face is covered by a least one detachable mat. | 10-16-2014 |
20140314483 | Hay Bale Restoration - One (1) or more cylindrical units of bound and compressed vegetative matter (round hay bales) are aligned along shorelines which are subject to erosion and/or to an influx of petroleum-based pollutants as are released/discharged into waterways following an oil spill. As deployed, these units dissipate wave energy and capture sediment and/or pollutants. Specific embodiments are enumerated. | 10-23-2014 |
20140369754 | SELF-ACTUATING FLOODWATER BARRIER - A floodwater barrier for protecting the shore side of a shoreline from flooding includes at least one self-actuating floodwater barrier unit for installation between a pair of walls transverse to a shoreline. The unit includes a flexible resilient panel, a plurality of rigid members connected to the panel, at least one watertight chamber of size and arrangement to give the unit water buoyancy, hinged to be rotatable upward about a horizontal axis longitudinal to the shoreline under the influence of buoyancy and hydrostatic pressure from a rise of the body of water acting on the unit, and further includes flexible tension members positioned to act on the floodwater barrier unit to limit upward rotation of the unit to a predetermined extent. | 12-18-2014 |
20140377005 | Methods for Controlling Weeds and Water Using a Bag Filled with Landscaping Material - A bag constructed of a weed suppression material for packaging a ground cover material. When the bag is in a closed configuration, the bag serves as a container for shipping, handling, and storage of the ground cover material. When the bag is opened and unfolded, and the ground cover material within the bag is spread over the opened and unfolded bag, the bag serves as a layer of weed suppression material on top of underlying soil and beneath the ground cover. In addition, the bag may be used for planting individual plants in a planting bed, for establishing a buffer zone around the foundation of a building, or for controlling erosion around a downspout of a building. | 12-25-2014 |
20150071708 | REINFORCED GABION AND PROCESS FOR ITS MANUFACTURE - A reinforced gabion comprising two adjacent walls with a common edge manufactured using a single sheet of double twisted metal mesh fabric formed from metal wires which have two different diameters respectively corresponding to the two walls. Preferably the metal mesh fabric has a mesh with at least one twisted side formed from at least two metal wires woven together in which each twisted side is aligned in the direction of the common edge between the two walls. | 03-12-2015 |
20150299973 | LAND-MOUNTED FLAP GATE - A land-mounted flap gate formed by arranging and connecting a plurality of door bodies alongside one another is disclosed. The front side of each of the plurality of door bodies is raised and lowered using the back end side of each door body as a support point. One end of a rope is attached to the back end surface of the door body and the other end of the rope is attached to a counter weight. At least one fixed pulley for guiding the rope is disposed below the back end side of the door body such that the counter weight assists the raising or lowering when starting the raising or lowering and acts as a resistance against the raising or lowering before completing the raising or lowering. The waterproof film that seals a space between neighboring door bodies in a waterproof manner is formed in a substantially trapezoidal shape. | 10-22-2015 |
20150376852 | Beach Maintenance System - A system and method for maintaining and/or reclaiming sand or stone levels of a beach or shoreline for the purpose of mitigating erosion. The beach maintenance system preferably includes a series of support members, flexible webbing stretched between each support member, an anchoring system, and a discharge system. Primary support members preferably form a line generally orthogonal to the shoreline. Preferably, this array of support members spans from a point inland from the high tide line to a point further into the water than, the low tide boundary. In addition to support members running perpendicular to the shoreline, smaller arrays of support, members are preferably aligned generally parallel or tangent to the first array. Preferably, each of this group of arrays span the shoreline such that there is a series of webbing groups running parallel to the shoreline. | 12-31-2015 |
20160017556 | COST-EFFICIENT ARMOR 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 water currents, and the like. An embodiment includes a central rectangular section, three “half H-shaped” appendages, optionally, one end frusta, and a flat bottom with two extrusions, nominally smaller than other appendages and frusta. An embodiment is symmetric about two perpendicularly intersecting vertical planes extending through the centroid of the unit. The three half H-shaped members are connected to outer parts of a side defined as the top and the two longitudinal sides of the central section. The three half H-shaped members comprise four-sided frusta that taper from a base at the central rectangular section to four-sided distal ends. For select embodiments, the frusta are generally symmetric. | 01-21-2016 |
20170233964 | HIGHLY COMPACTED LEAF BALES FOR USE AS EROSION CONTROL BERM AND METHODS OF USING SAME | 08-17-2017 |
405017000 | Revetment laying | 14 |
20080279630 | Sand drift prevention method, method of forming and improving vegetation in sandy soil using the same, and tubular knit fabric for columnar sandbag - A sand drift prevention method in which a plurality of columnar sandbags made of a tubular knit fabric are placed so as to cross over one another, and in such a pitch that 3 to 30 sandbags are disposed for every ten meters, and in which the cross-sectional area of each of the columnar sandbags is 10 to 400 cm | 11-13-2008 |
20090304447 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR BROADCAST SEDIMENT CAPPING - Sub-aquatic sediment is covered with capping material by a capping system comprising a template barge and a spreader barge. While the spreader barge is distributing capping material, the template barge guides the spreader barge as it systematically moves over a pre-defined sediment capping region. The spreader barge comprises a spreader pool in which a broadcast spreader accurately and evenly distributes capping material within the pool, which then sinks to the sediment. The capping material is distributed with minimal disturbance to the sediment. | 12-10-2009 |
20100232879 | REVETMENT FOR AN EMBANKMENT, AS WELL AS REVETMENT ELEMENT THEREFORE - A revetment for an embankment, bank and the like, includes revetment elements ( | 09-16-2010 |
20100303549 | AQUEOUS PREPARATIONS OF POLYMER-MODIFIED SETTING ACCELERATORS, AND USE THEREOF IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY - The invention relates to aqueous preparations of polymer-modified setting accelerators, said preparations being characterised in that at least one setting accelerator and at least one cationically stabilised polymer are contained therein. | 12-02-2010 |
20110027016 | Earth-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 apparatus having a measure of openings greater than the measure of openings of the second structure, arranging the second structure at an angle relative to the first structure such that the angle defines a landscaping feature, arranging at least a portion of the first structure on a landscaping region of the area such that the landscaping region at least partially supports base region of the first structure, and disposing landscaping material on the first structure of the landscaping apparatus so as to define a feature for the area. Also, a landscaping apparatus of an earth-reinforcing revetment includes the above described structures. | 02-03-2011 |
20110033237 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FLOOR PROTECTION, COASTAL PROTECTION, OR SCOUR PROTECTION - The invention relates to a device and a method ( | 02-10-2011 |
20120121334 | SUB-AQUEOUS PLACEMENT OF WATER-BASED SUSPENSIONS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE AND USE - A suspension having a specific gravity greater than 1.0 that contains one or more reactive materials, said suspension containing a biopolymer that decomposes over time, thereby releasing the contaminant reactant for contact with the contaminants in the waterway bottom sediment or waterway floor material. In one embodiment, the suspension includes a water-buoyant material, that can be placed underwater over a sub-aqueous waterway bottom or floor that contains a contaminant to be treated or confined and remains in place for treatment and/or confinement. After the suspension is placed, it may be stabilized against movement by applying a confining or weighting layer, such as sand or a water-permeable or water-impermeable geotextile, thereover. | 05-17-2012 |
20130309011 | ABSORBENT BAG FOR BUILDING TEMPORARY BARRIERS - A bag for creating temporary water barriers. The bag may include an outer casing and a liquid absorbing polymer within the casing. To use the bag, the bag may be soaked in water and the liquid absorbing polymer may absorb the water. The bags may then expand and may be stacked to create the barrier. | 11-21-2013 |
20140050527 | EROSION-AND-SEDIMENT-CONTROL BLOCK AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - In one aspect, the present invention relates to an erosion-and-sediment-control system. The erosion-and-sediment-control system includes a sleeve having a substantially-flat bottom surface and a fiber matrix disposed within, and substantially filling, the sleeve. A flap is formed at a first end of the sleeve. The substantially-flat bottom surface resists movement due to wave action and currents. | 02-20-2014 |
20140294505 | PYRAMIDAL FABRICS HAVING MULTI-LOBE FILAMENT YARNS AND METHOD FOR EROSION CONTROL - A pyramidal geotextile fabric comprising two sets of multi-lobe filament yarns interwoven in substantially perpendicular direction to each other, each of the multi-lobe filament yarns having pre-determined, different heat shrinkage characteristics such that, upon heating, the fabric forms a three-dimensional, cuspated profile. A method of stabilizing soil and reinforcing vegetation comprises the steps of placing a three-dimensional, high-profile woven fabric into soil, wherein the fabric comprises two sets of multi-lobe filament yarns interwoven in substantially perpendicular direction to each other, each of the multi-lobe filament yarns having pre-determined, different heat shrinkage characteristics such that, upon heating, the fabric forms a three-dimensional, cuspated profile; securing the fabric to the ground; and, distributing soil and seed onto the fabric such that the section of ground is quickly revegetated and thereby protected from further erosion. | 10-02-2014 |
20150104257 | FORMED IN PLACE FILLED STRUCTURE WITH SYNTHETIC TURF - A revetment panel construction including a geotextile fabric positioned atop the ground, a synthetic turf positioned atop the geotextile fabric and affixed thereto to form an elongate bladder, and a filling placed within the elongate bladder. Optionally, the revetment panel construction includes a geotextile fabric positioned atop the ground, an elongate filled bladder positioned atop the geotextile fabric, and a synthetic turf positioned atop the filled bladder. | 04-16-2015 |
20150110558 | Water Containment Apparatus and Method, and Associated Fastener - A unique water containment wall or barrier employs a flexible envelope that is extendable in a longitudinal direction from a collapsed condition for storage and transport into an expanded position for use. Support ribs disposed at spaced apart positions along the longitudinal direction provide support and shape retention to the envelope, the interior of which is fillable with water to weigh down the envelope down against oncoming or expanding waters. A unique fastening mechanism attaches a pair of wail or barrier sections together by using an inflatable member to force apart a pair of profiled ribs on the two sections into engagement with matching-profile walls of a channel member that bridges together the two sections over the ribs. A bumper mechanism rises and falls with water levels to protect the wail or barrier against impact by floating debris. | 04-23-2015 |
20160002872 | SCOUR REMEDIATION AND MITIGATION APPARATUS - The present disclosure is directed towards a scour remediation and mitigation apparatus ( | 01-07-2016 |
20190145073 | SHORELINE STABILIZATION, RESTORATION, AND RUNOFF FILTRATION | 05-16-2019 |
405018000 | Continuous concrete or concrete filled bag | 1 |
20140140769 | Lighweight Concrete Composition for Soil Stabilization, Especially in Shoreline and Waterbottom Areas - A lightweight concrete composition is mixed from cement, sand, water, and organic material, and placed on an area of soil, proximal a body of water, to protect the soil from erosion and the like due to water action. Preferably, the organic material comes from the area in which the soil is being stabilized, and may include soil, leafy matter, and ground up wood, forming a particulate organic material. Preferably, the final density of the resulting lightweight concrete composition is greater than the density of the water in the body of water, and less than the density of the soil being stabilized. A representative density range is between 62.43 pounds per cubic foot and 100.00 pounds per cubic foot. | 05-22-2014 |
405019000 | Mattress | 10 |
20090136297 | Lightweight protection element and filter of the mattress type - A lightweight protection element and filter of the mattress type comprises an external containment structure ( | 05-28-2009 |
20110044759 | Erosion control ballast and soil confinement mat - An erosion control ballast and soil confinement mat for use in water flow conditions is provided. The mat is made of a non-buoyant, relatively heavy and substantially flexible material with a plurality of pores stamped or pre-cast therein that allow for the inflow of water, the establishment of vegetation growth through the mat, and the in-filling of the pores with supplemental ballast materials such as gravel or soil. The bottom side of the mat has protrusions that extend into the underlying surface to prevent horizontal shifting and confine soil materials and/or another erosion control mat such as an erosion control blanket or turf reinforcement mat, while also preventing migration of the mat itself under high shear force water flow. The top surface of the mat may be provided with flaps that cover the pore openings during periods of strong water flow to prevent excessive water flow from entering the pores and eroding the underlying soil. | 02-24-2011 |
20110091280 | Lightweight protection element and filter of the mattress type - A lightweight protection element and filter of the mattress type comprises an external containment structure ( | 04-21-2011 |
20110206458 | DEBRIS SHIELD FOR GEOCONTAINERS, METHOD OF MAKING, AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - Described herein is a protected container | 08-25-2011 |
20150078825 | System and Method for Building and Maintaining Stable Sand Beach and Shoreline Profiles and for Controlling Beach or Riparian Erosion - A method of building up and maintaining beach sediment, building and changing beach profiles, and controlling beach erosion that uses a series of varying diameter plastic pipes joined to obtain various lengths, laid parallel and on top of each other and situated perpendicular or at various angles to the shoreline. The pipes act to slow bottom currents and promote sand accretion in and around the pipes thereby stabilizing shoreline profiles and controlling beach erosion. The pipes are held together by cables or in a “cradle” to help stabilize the pipes on the sea bottom. Certain pipes have pre-drilled holes of various diameters through their sidewalls to allow in-flow of sand-carrying water such that the pipes become filled with sand acting to stabilize the pipes. Pipe diameter sizes are selected as necessary to accomplish most efficient sediment accumulation around the pipe structures. | 03-19-2015 |
20150132061 | BANK EROSION PROTECTING SYSTEM USING EMBEDDED ROLL MAT - Disclosed is a bank erosion protecting system having a roll mat wound in a roll type and embedded at a top portion of a bank so that when the bank slope starts collapsing, the roll mat may automatically cover the bank slope. | 05-14-2015 |
20160083919 | SHORELINE STABILIZATION, RESTORATION, AND RUNOFF FILTRATION - A system for stabilization of a shoreline comprising a sheet having an unfolded state and a folded state, the sheet comprising a first edge and a second opposing edge connected by a first end and a second end, the sheet comprising a first layer formed from a first degradable fabric and a second layer formed from a second degradable fabric, the sheet further comprising channels formed at each of the first edge and the second edge, the channels formed from one or more of the first and the second fabric, each of the channels comprising an anchor rope threaded therethrough, each of the channels comprising a plurality of openings, the anchor rope extends through the plurality of openings for securement to a shoreline surface by the anchor rope, and methods of using the same. | 03-24-2016 |
405020000 | Hinged concrete sections | 3 |
20130279983 | EROSION CONTROL MAT SYSTEM - An erosion control mat provides a plurality of concrete blocks. Each block has an upper portion and a lower portion, each with a plurality of side walls. The block has an upper surface and a lower surface and a block periphery in the form of an edge. Cables or ropes connect the blocks together to form a block matrix. Each block has a boot with a plurality of inclined side panels affixed to the block lower portion. The boot has a lower panel, a boot interior that is receptive of at least part of the block lower portion. A plurality of anchor posts are attached to the boot interior surface. Some of the anchor posts are attached to the boot side wall panels and lower panel to enable a connection to be formed between the boot and the block inclined lower side walls and lower surface. | 10-24-2013 |
20150086269 | EROSION CONTROL MAT SYSTEM - An erosion control mat provides a plurality of concrete blocks. Each block has an upper portion with a plurality of upper inclined side walls. Each block has a lower portion with a plurality of inclined lower side walls. The block has an upper surface and a lower surface and a block periphery in the form of an edge where the upper and lower side walls meet. Cables or ropes connect the blocks together to form a block matrix and the erosion control mat. Each block has a boot affixed to the block lower portion, the boot having a plurality of inclined side panels. Each boot side panel has an upper edge. The boot has a lower panel, a boot interior surface and an interior that is receptive of at least part of the block lower portion. The boot inclined side panels engage the block inclined lower side walls. The boot lower panel engages the block lower surface. A plurality of anchor posts are attached to the interior surface of the boot. Some of the anchor posts are attached to the side wall panels to enable a connection to be formed between the boot inclined side panels and the block inclined lower side walls. Some of the anchor posts are attached to the lower panel of the boot to enable a connection to be formed between the boot lower panel and the block lower surface. As part of the method, the boot is first placed in a mould. Slurried concrete is then added to the mould so that a connection is formed between the boot anchor posts and the concrete when the concrete sets after a time period. | 03-26-2015 |
20170233965 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EROSION CONTROL AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | 08-17-2017 |