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US3840947A
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Gabion connector
Assignee: Keystone Consolidated Industries Inc
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Filing: 1973-09-18
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Granted: 1974-10-15
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Expires: 1993-09-18
Abstract
Abstract An improved gabion includes a plurality of steel rings for interconnecting adjacent planar, wire mesh panels of the gabion. The rings are spaced at intervals from two to twelve inches along the connected edges of the adjacent panels.
Inventors
- 👤 G Burbidge
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 17:04
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02D; E02D29/00; E02D29/02; E02D29/0208; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/49
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
179 words
The improvement in an assembly of gabions of fastening means for fastening adjacent wire mesh panels of gabions together, said adjacent panels including substantially parallel, equal diameter edge wires, said panels all connected to form an enclosure for rock material, said improvement comprising, in combination: a plurality of closed steel rings loosely extending over said adjacent edge wires of separate panels, said rings spaced at intervals of no more than twelve inches, each of said steel rings being formed from a single length of wire into a substantially elliptical shape with a curved middle portion of the wire length forming one end of the elliptical shape, said one end fitted adjacent one edge wire, the opposite ends of said wire being curved and overlapping along about 180* of the curve of said ring, said opposite ends fitting about the other of said edge wires at the other narrow end of said elliptical shaped ring, said middle portion and said opposite ends being connected by spaced, substantially parallel, straight runs whereby said edge wires are loosely held in parallel relation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
179 words
The improvement in an assembly of gabions of fastening means for fastening adjacent wire mesh panels of gabions together, said adjacent panels including substantially parallel, equal diameter edge wires, said panels all connected to form an enclosure for rock material, said improvement comprising, in combination: a plurality of closed steel rings loosely extending over said adjacent edge wires of separate panels, said rings spaced at intervals of no more than twelve inches, each of said steel rings being formed from a single length of wire into a substantially elliptical shape with a curved middle portion of the wire length forming one end of the elliptical shape, said one end fitted adjacent one edge wire, the opposite ends of said wire being curved and overlapping along about 180* of the curve of said ring, said opposite ends fitting about the other of said edge wires at the other narrow end of said elliptical shaped ring, said middle portion and said opposite ends being connected by spaced, substantially parallel, straight runs whereby said edge wires are loosely held in parallel relation.
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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) | 1977-10-14 | 1978-04-15 | 1978-10-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-14 | 1982-04-15 | 1982-10-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-14 | 1986-04-15 | 1986-10-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |