US3768266A
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Shoreline construction for artificial water bodies
Assignee: STABILIZATION CHEM
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Filing: 1972-05-01
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Granted: 1973-10-30
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Expires: 1992-05-01
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a method of constructing shorelines for artificial water bodies at a reasonable cost and which will, at the same time, be highly wave resistant and provide adequate seepage and erosion control of the shoreline. The method comprises the excavation of a trench in the outline of the periphery of the desired shoreline. The trench may have a depth of about 4 feet and a width of about eight inches. An elongated pre-molded plastic section is then secured to the upper portion of the trench sidewall closest to the body of water to be enclosed. The opposite side of the pre-molded plastic section is provided with surface irregularities and is thinner than the trench width so as to form an opening between the plastic section and the trench wall. Concrete is then poured through the opening and fills the trench and fully occupies the opening in the trench adjacent the exposed irregular surface of the pre-molded plastic section. The soil adjacent the premolded section is removed after the concrete has initially set and the plastic sections are then also removed to reveal the irregular surface formed in the concrete. The irregular surface, in its preferred embodiment has a natural rock-like formation and forms the shoreline for the water body to be retained. The plastic sections are preferably made of polyurethane foam core material with a concrete release agent coated thereover.
Inventors
- 👤 J Glenn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:10
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02B; E02B3/00; E02B3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
213 words
In the construction of shorelines to enclose bodies of water, the method comprising the steps of: a. excavating a trench, having opposed first and second sidewalls, along the periphery of a water body to be enclosed; b. placing elongated molding means in said trench, one side of said molding means having an irregular surface of decorative qualities and the other side being generally flat, the flat side of said molding means being held against the upper portion of the first sidewall of said trench closest to said water body to be enclosed, said molding means having an average thickness less than that of the width of the trench to form a void between the molding means and said second sidewall; c. pouring sufficient concrete into said void of said trench to substantially fill said void; d. allowing said concrete to initially set; e. excavating the soil adjacent said first sidewall so as to expose the flat side of the molding means; and f. removing the molding means subsequent to the initial setting of the poured-in concrete, whereby the concrete facing the irregular surface of the molding means has imparted to it the impressions of said irregular surface thereby resulting in a natural looking shoreline for the body of water to be retained therewithin.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
213 words
In the construction of shorelines to enclose bodies of water, the method comprising the steps of: a. excavating a trench, having opposed first and second sidewalls, along the periphery of a water body to be enclosed; b. placing elongated molding means in said trench, one side of said molding means having an irregular surface of decorative qualities and the other side being generally flat, the flat side of said molding means being held against the upper portion of the first sidewall of said trench closest to said water body to be enclosed, said molding means having an average thickness less than that of the width of the trench to form a void between the molding means and said second sidewall; c. pouring sufficient concrete into said void of said trench to substantially fill said void; d. allowing said concrete to initially set; e. excavating the soil adjacent said first sidewall so as to expose the flat side of the molding means; and f. removing the molding means subsequent to the initial setting of the poured-in concrete, whereby the concrete facing the irregular surface of the molding means has imparted to it the impressions of said irregular surface thereby resulting in a natural looking shoreline for the body of water to be retained therewithin.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1, including excavating at least one of the trench walls angularly.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1 including excavating the trench non-linearly so as to impart an irregular apearance to the shoreline.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1, including using a polyurethane foam core in the molding means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said irregular surface resembles a natural rock-like surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said irregular surface resembles a sandstone surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 1, including delaying or accelerating the removal of the molding means from the concrete adhering thereto so as to vary the texture impressed by the molding means on Said concrete.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 1, including pouring concrete to a level substantially above the level of the water body to be retained therewithin.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1, including providing a release agent to facilitate removal of the molding means from the concrete.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method of claim 1, including placing a lining of compacted material on the bottom of the water body for control of seepage and erosion in the shoreline, said lining extending to a level substantially below the exposed concrete portion of the shoreline.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said trench is sloped inwardly towards the body of water to be enclosed from the top to the bottom thereof.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
193 words
In the construction of shorelines for artificial water bodies, the method comprising the steps of: a. excavating a trench in soil bordering the periphery of a water body; b. pouring a first quantity of concrete into the trench so as to fill up the lower portion of the trench and form a footing; c. placing molding means, one side of which has a surface of decorative irregularities, on said footing adjacent the wall of the trench bordering the periphery of the water body, said irregular surface of the molding means facing the oppositely situated wall of the trench; d. pouring a second quantity of concrete into the remaining void of the trench; e. excavating the soil of the wall of the trench bordering the periphery of the water body, whereby the molding means are exposed; and f. removing the molding means subsequent to the setting of the second quantity of concrete, whereby said concrete facing the side of the water body, having received a mirror image of the decorative inequalities of the molding means, is exposed so as to emerge as a natural looking shore-line for the water body to be retained therein.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
193 words
In the construction of shorelines for artificial water bodies, the method comprising the steps of: a. excavating a trench in soil bordering the periphery of a water body; b. pouring a first quantity of concrete into the trench so as to fill up the lower portion of the trench and form a footing; c. placing molding means, one side of which has a surface of decorative irregularities, on said footing adjacent the wall of the trench bordering the periphery of the water body, said irregular surface of the molding means facing the oppositely situated wall of the trench; d. pouring a second quantity of concrete into the remaining void of the trench; e. excavating the soil of the wall of the trench bordering the periphery of the water body, whereby the molding means are exposed; and f. removing the molding means subsequent to the setting of the second quantity of concrete, whereby said concrete facing the side of the water body, having received a mirror image of the decorative inequalities of the molding means, is exposed so as to emerge as a natural looking shore-line for the water body to be retained therein.
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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) | 1976-10-29 | 1977-04-30 | 1977-10-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-29 | 1981-04-30 | 1981-10-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-29 | 1985-04-30 | 1985-10-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |