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US3198614A
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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-02-26
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Granted: 1965-08-03
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Expires: 1982-02-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert P Powell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 09:22
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02D; E02D5/00; E02D5/02; E02D5/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
THE METHOD OF PROVIDING A MECHANICAL JOINT AND WATER SEAL BETWEEN ADJACENT CONCRETE SLAB PILES WHICH HAVE BEEN DRIVEN INTO WATER-COVERED GROUND AND WHICH DEFINE BETWEEN ADJACENT VERTICAL EDGES THEREOF AN OPEN TOP VERTICAL CHANNEL WHICH EXTENDS FROM ABOVE THE HIGH WATER LINE TO BELOW THE HIGH WATER LINE, WHICH COMPRISES: POSITIONING IN A WEIGHT IN THE BOTTOM OF A CLOSED-BOTTOM OPEN-TOP LIMP TUBE OF WATER IMPERVIOUS FILM PLASTIC AND OF A TRANSVERSE CROSS-SECTION LARGE ENOUGH, WHEN DISTENDED, TO BRIDGE THE CHANNEL FROM ONE PILE EDGE TO THE OTHER: FEEDING THE LOWER END OF THE TUBER DOWNWARDLY INTO SAID CHANNEL FROM THE TOP THEREOF UNTIL THE LOWER END OF THE TUBE LIES BELOW THE HIGH WATER LINE WHILE MAINTAINING THE TOP OF THE TUBE ABOVE THE HIGH WATER LINE; AND POURING GROUT INTO THE OPEN TOP OF THE TUBE UNTIL THE TUBE IS FILLED AND DISTENDED WITH GROUT IN CONTACT AGAINST OPPOSED EDGES OF THE CHANNEL AND THE CHANNEL IS THEREBY BRIDGED.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
162 words
THE METHOD OF PROVIDING A MECHANICAL JOINT AND WATER SEAL BETWEEN ADJACENT CONCRETE SLAB PILES WHICH HAVE BEEN DRIVEN INTO WATER-COVERED GROUND AND WHICH DEFINE BETWEEN ADJACENT VERTICAL EDGES THEREOF AN OPEN TOP VERTICAL CHANNEL WHICH EXTENDS FROM ABOVE THE HIGH WATER LINE TO BELOW THE HIGH WATER LINE, WHICH COMPRISES: POSITIONING IN A WEIGHT IN THE BOTTOM OF A CLOSED-BOTTOM OPEN-TOP LIMP TUBE OF WATER IMPERVIOUS FILM PLASTIC AND OF A TRANSVERSE CROSS-SECTION LARGE ENOUGH, WHEN DISTENDED, TO BRIDGE THE CHANNEL FROM ONE PILE EDGE TO THE OTHER: FEEDING THE LOWER END OF THE TUBER DOWNWARDLY INTO SAID CHANNEL FROM THE TOP THEREOF UNTIL THE LOWER END OF THE TUBE LIES BELOW THE HIGH WATER LINE WHILE MAINTAINING THE TOP OF THE TUBE ABOVE THE HIGH WATER LINE; AND POURING GROUT INTO THE OPEN TOP OF THE TUBE UNTIL THE TUBE IS FILLED AND DISTENDED WITH GROUT IN CONTACT AGAINST OPPOSED EDGES OF THE CHANNEL AND THE CHANNEL IS THEREBY BRIDGED.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-08-02 | 1969-02-01 | 1969-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-02 | 1973-02-01 | 1973-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-02 | 1977-02-01 | 1977-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |