Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 32
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A composite structure for constructional purposes comprising at least one nonwoven fiber layer and a layer of granular particles of a structural material or at least a component of such a material, wherein the particles are of such mechanical strength that they are not destroyed by needles in a needle-bonding process, and wherein the layer of granular particles is arranged and held between a backing layer and a cover layer, with at least one of said backing and cover layers containing fibers or filaments needle bonded to the other through the particle layer, the granu-lar particles comprising sand, gravel or a hydraulic binder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A composite structure for constructional purposes comprising at least one nonwoven fiber layer and a layer of granular particles of a structural material or at least a component of such a material, wherein the particles are of such mechanical strength that they are not destroyed by needles in a needle-bonding process, and wherein the layer of granular particles is arranged and held between a backing layer and a cover layer, with at least one of said backing and cover layers containing fibers or filaments needle bonded to the other through the particle layer, the granu-lar particles comprising sand, gravel or a hydraulic binder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A composite structure according to claim 1, wherein the particles have a grain diameter of 5 mm and less.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A composite structure according to claim 1, wherein the particles have a grain diameter of 0.02-2 mm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A composite structure according to claim 1, wherein the particles are present with a specific surface weight of 4-12 kg/m2.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A composite structure according to claim 1, in the configuration of a met, sheet, a cushion. a sand bag, a strip or a hose.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
A composite structure according to claim 1, wherein the hydraulic binder comprises lime, gypsum or cement.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A composite structure according to claim 1 or 6 wherein the hydraulic binder is in the form of a mortar.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
A composite structure according to claim 1, wherein the particles are bonded with water or water glass or an organic binder into a solid mass.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
A composite structure according to claim l wherein the particles are bonded with a synthetic resin into a solid mass.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
A composite structure according to claim 1, which is deformable by pressing, compression or bending.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
A composite structure according to claim 1, wherein at least the cover layer is a nonwoven fibrous fabric with long fibers.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
28 words
A composite structure according to claim 1, wherein at least the cover layer is a nonwoven fibrous fabric with long fibers with a staple length of 40-120 mm.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
40 words
A composite structure according to claim 1, wherein the particles are secured against shifting in the direction of the plane of the cover layer by individual holding fibers or filaments or bundles of said fibers, produced by the needling process.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
28 words
l4. A composite structure according to claim 1, wherein at least the cover layer is actively needle bonded by means of holding fibers originating in said cover layer.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
17 words
A composite structure according to claim 1, wherein the backing layer also comprise a nonwoven fiber layer.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
29 words
A composite body according to claim 15, wherein the composite structure is needle bonded both from the side of the cover layer and the side of the backing layer.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
27 words
A composite structure according to claim 1, wherein the cover layer and the backing layer are needle bonded together over the entire surface of the composite body.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
22 words
A composite structure according to claim 1, wherein the particles are arranged in patterns or strips, with alternative locations free of particles.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
20 words
A composite structure according to claim 1, wherein the backing layer comprises a web or fabric or a fleece material.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
17 words
A composite body according to claim 1, wherein the backing layer comprises a material free of fibers.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
19 words
A composite structure according to claim 20, wherein the backing layer comprises a sheet of a synthetic plastic material.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
20 words
A composite structure according to claim 20, wherein the backing layer comprises a tough sheet of a synthetic plastic material.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
19 words
A composite structure according to claim 10, wherein the backing layer contains recesses with a bowl-like or elongated configuration.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
19 words
A composite structure according to claim 20, wherein the backing layer contains recesses with a bowl-like or elongated configuration.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
19 words
A composite structure according to claim 21, wherein the backing layer contains recesses with a bowl-like or elongated configuration.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
19 words
A composite structure according to claim 23, 24 or 25, wherein the particles are arranged only in the recesses.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
29 words
A composite structure according to claim 23, 24 or 25, wherein the holding fibers taken from the cover layer perforate the backing layer at the locations free of recesses.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
38 words
A composite structure according to claim 23, 24 or 25, wherein the particles are arranged only in the recesses and the holding fibers taken from the cover layer perforate the backing layer at the locations free of recesses.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
24 words
A composite structure according to claim 23, 24 or 25, wherein the holding fibers perforate the backing layer in the areas of the recesses.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
26 words
A composite structure according to claim 1, wherein at least the cover layer contains textile fibers or filaments, glass fibers or filaments or rock wool fibers.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
15 words
A composite structure according to claim l/ having a needle bonding density of 20-200 stitches/cm2.