US3886751A
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Aquatic construction module and method of forming thereof
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-11-12
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Granted: 1975-06-03
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Expires: 1993-11-12
Abstract
Abstract A wall structure formed of a plurality of bags which can be stored in collapsible form and which expand when filled with an aggregate such as concrete. The bags have an inlet through which the aggregate can be inserted. The bags also have a portion which can interlock with an adjacent bag so as to prevent movement of the bags due to water energy, action or erosion. Reinforcing means such as rods or wire mesh can also be used in conjunction with the concrete. The bags can be stored and then rapidly filled at the site of a desired protective structure such as a dam, breakwater, or levee.
Inventors
- 👤 Jimenez Labora Mauricio Porraz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 19:20
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02B; E02B3/00; E02B3/04; E02B3/12; E02B3/122; E02B3/127; B; B28; B28B; B28B23/00; B28B23/0006; B28B7/00; B28B7/06; B28B7/065; B28B7/34; E02B3/06; E04; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/02; E04B2/04; E04B2/06; E04B2/08; E04B2/84; E04B2/86; E04B2/8664; E04C; E04C1/00; E04C1/40; Y; Y02; Y02A; Y02A10/00; Y02A10/11
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
186 words
A construction module for in situ placement of aggregate comprising: a collapsible bag of nonporous material, said bag being collapsible for storage and transportation, and expandable for filling with aggregate; said bag having an inlet means including an outwardly extending protuberance for receiving said aggregate at the construction site; said bag having an outlet means including an outwardly extending protuberance for relief of pressure build-up in said bag as aggregate is inserted therein; means disposed in said inlet and outlet means including a rod permanently affixed therein and extending through said protuberance into said bag for retaining said inlet and outlet means open during the filling of said bag with said aggregate; and means formed on said bags for interlocking adjacent filled bags with each other for preventing moveMent of said bags due to water movement against said bags comprising an elongate inlet and an elongate outlet and a metal reinforcing rod centrally positioned in said inlet and outlet extending parallel to the axis of said inlet and outlet, said outlet enabling air to escape from said bag when said aggregate is fed into said bag.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
186 words
A construction module for in situ placement of aggregate comprising: a collapsible bag of nonporous material, said bag being collapsible for storage and transportation, and expandable for filling with aggregate; said bag having an inlet means including an outwardly extending protuberance for receiving said aggregate at the construction site; said bag having an outlet means including an outwardly extending protuberance for relief of pressure build-up in said bag as aggregate is inserted therein; means disposed in said inlet and outlet means including a rod permanently affixed therein and extending through said protuberance into said bag for retaining said inlet and outlet means open during the filling of said bag with said aggregate; and means formed on said bags for interlocking adjacent filled bags with each other for preventing moveMent of said bags due to water movement against said bags comprising an elongate inlet and an elongate outlet and a metal reinforcing rod centrally positioned in said inlet and outlet extending parallel to the axis of said inlet and outlet, said outlet enabling air to escape from said bag when said aggregate is fed into said bag.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
186 words
A construction module for in situ placement of aggregate comprising: a collapsible bag of nonporous material, said bag being collapsible for storage and transportation, and expandable for filling with aggregate; said bag having an inlet means including an outwardly extending protuberance for receiving said aggregate at the construction site; said bag having an outlet means including an outwardly extending protuberance for relief of pressure build-up in said bag as aggregate is inserted therein; means disposed in said inlet and outlet means including a rod permanently affixed therein and extending through said protuberance into said bag for retaining said inlet and outlet means open during the filling of said bag with said aggregate; and means formed on said bags for interlocking adjacent filled bags with each other for preventing moveMent of said bags due to water movement against said bags comprising an elongate inlet and an elongate outlet and a metal reinforcing rod centrally positioned in said inlet and outlet extending parallel to the axis of said inlet and outlet, said outlet enabling air to escape from said bag when said aggregate is fed into said bag.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
186 words
A construction module for in situ placement of aggregate comprising: a collapsible bag of nonporous material, said bag being collapsible for storage and transportation, and expandable for filling with aggregate; said bag having an inlet means including an outwardly extending protuberance for receiving said aggregate at the construction site; said bag having an outlet means including an outwardly extending protuberance for relief of pressure build-up in said bag as aggregate is inserted therein; means disposed in said inlet and outlet means including a rod permanently affixed therein and extending through said protuberance into said bag for retaining said inlet and outlet means open during the filling of said bag with said aggregate; and means formed on said bags for interlocking adjacent filled bags with each other for preventing moveMent of said bags due to water movement against said bags comprising an elongate inlet and an elongate outlet and a metal reinforcing rod centrally positioned in said inlet and outlet extending parallel to the axis of said inlet and outlet, said outlet enabling air to escape from said bag when said aggregate is fed into said bag.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A construction module in accordance with claim 1 wherein reinforcing means are formed in said bags for forming a reinforced type structure.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A construction module in accordance with claim 2 wherein said reinforcing means includes at least one layer of wire mesh formed in said bag.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A construction module in accordance with claim 3 wherein said bag may be collapsed and rolled up for storage.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
56 words
A construction module as defined in claim 1 wherein said bag is formed of a continuous single layer nonporous material defining a smooth surface opposed said protuberances, said bags when stacked one on top of the other being interlocked by said smooth surface and said aggregate in said bag deforming to substantially conform to said protuberances.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-06-02 | 1982-12-02 | 1983-06-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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