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US3226091A
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Wind break
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-02-14
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Granted: 1965-12-28
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Expires: 1983-02-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Victor N Root
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 20:05
CPC Classifications
E; E01; E01F; E01F7/00; E01F7/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
226 words
A WINDBREAK FENCE FOR THE COLLECTION OF AIR ENTRAINED LOOSE BLOWN MATERIALS THROUGH CONTROL OF THE AIR AND WIND STREAM FLOW PATTERNS OF PREVAILING WINDS COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF SPACED APART SUPORT POSTS DISPOSED LONGITUDINALLY ALONG AN ARC OF CURVATURE THAT IS CONCAVE WITH RESPECT TO THE DIRECTION OF PREVAILING WIND TRAVEL, SAID POSTS FURTHER HAVING THE TOP FREE ENDS INCLINED FORWARDLY INTO THE DIRECTION OF PREVAILING WINDS, AND A CLOSED WALL FACE FIXED ON SAID POSTS WITH AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE LOWER EDGE OF SAID WALL FACE BEING IN POSITION ABOVE THE SUPPORTING GROUND TO PROVIDE A GAP FOR THE PASSAGE OF WIND BENEATH SAID WALL FACE AND ALONG THE GROUND SURFACE, SAID CONCAVE AND FORWARDLY INCLINED DISPOSITION FOR THE POSTS AND WALL FACE PROVIDING AN INCREASED FLOW OF AIR TOWARD THE CENTRAL PORTIONS OF SAID FENCE AND DOWNWARDLY THROUGH THE GAP AT THE LOWER EDGE OF SIAD WALL FACE TO IN PART BALANCE THE WIND STREAM FLOW ACROSS THE TOP AND BOTTOM EDGES OF SAID WALL FACE WHEREBY SAID WALL FACE ACTS IN THE MANNER OF A FLAT PLATE SURFACE DISPOSED TRANSVERSELY TO THE DIRECTION OF AIR FLOW TO CREATE EDDY CURRENTS BEHIND SAID WALL FACE REDUCING THE LOSS MATERIAL CARRYING CAPACITY OF THE WIND STREAM FLOW AND RESULTING IN THE ACCUMULATION OF DEPOSITS OF SAID LOOSE MATERIALS DOWNSTREAM FROM SAID WINDBREAK.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
226 words
A WINDBREAK FENCE FOR THE COLLECTION OF AIR ENTRAINED LOOSE BLOWN MATERIALS THROUGH CONTROL OF THE AIR AND WIND STREAM FLOW PATTERNS OF PREVAILING WINDS COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF SPACED APART SUPORT POSTS DISPOSED LONGITUDINALLY ALONG AN ARC OF CURVATURE THAT IS CONCAVE WITH RESPECT TO THE DIRECTION OF PREVAILING WIND TRAVEL, SAID POSTS FURTHER HAVING THE TOP FREE ENDS INCLINED FORWARDLY INTO THE DIRECTION OF PREVAILING WINDS, AND A CLOSED WALL FACE FIXED ON SAID POSTS WITH AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE LOWER EDGE OF SAID WALL FACE BEING IN POSITION ABOVE THE SUPPORTING GROUND TO PROVIDE A GAP FOR THE PASSAGE OF WIND BENEATH SAID WALL FACE AND ALONG THE GROUND SURFACE, SAID CONCAVE AND FORWARDLY INCLINED DISPOSITION FOR THE POSTS AND WALL FACE PROVIDING AN INCREASED FLOW OF AIR TOWARD THE CENTRAL PORTIONS OF SAID FENCE AND DOWNWARDLY THROUGH THE GAP AT THE LOWER EDGE OF SIAD WALL FACE TO IN PART BALANCE THE WIND STREAM FLOW ACROSS THE TOP AND BOTTOM EDGES OF SAID WALL FACE WHEREBY SAID WALL FACE ACTS IN THE MANNER OF A FLAT PLATE SURFACE DISPOSED TRANSVERSELY TO THE DIRECTION OF AIR FLOW TO CREATE EDDY CURRENTS BEHIND SAID WALL FACE REDUCING THE LOSS MATERIAL CARRYING CAPACITY OF THE WIND STREAM FLOW AND RESULTING IN THE ACCUMULATION OF DEPOSITS OF SAID LOOSE MATERIALS DOWNSTREAM FROM SAID WINDBREAK.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-12-27 | 1969-06-28 | 1969-12-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-27 | 1973-06-28 | 1973-12-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-27 | 1977-06-28 | 1977-12-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |