US4015682A
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Protecting system for roadway adjacent areas
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-04-14
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Granted: 1977-04-05
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Expires: 1995-04-14
Abstract
Abstract A roadway with a noise protecting assembly for controlling sound emanating from the roadway. The assembly comprises a plurality of walls having a width disposed vertically above the roadway and a length disposed in a direction parallel to the center line of the roadway. The walls are laterally spaced with respect to each other across the width of a frame structure thereby forming intervals therebetween. The assembly is effective to prevent the direct path of sound from a source of noise on the roadway to objects in the vicinity of the roadway which is the source of the noise.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfred Keller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 20:21
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10K; G10K11/00; G10K11/16; E; E01; E01F; E01F8/00; E01F8/0005; E01F8/0047
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
The combination comprising: a. a roadway adapted for motor vehicular traffic and extending along the surface of the ground, and b. a noise protecting assembly for controlling sound emanating from the roadway, c. said noise protecting assembly including a frame structure and a plurality of walls consisting at least partially of sound absorbent material, d. said frame structure having dimensions of length and width and including a portion disposed above the roadway, e. said walls having a width disposed vertically above the roadway, f. said walls having a length disposed in a direction parallel to the centerline of the roadway and being laterally spaced with respect to each other across the width of the frame structure thereby forming intervals therebetween, g. said walls and intervals being effective to prevent the direct path of sound from a source of noise on the roadway to objects in the vicinity of the roadway, h. said intervals being between the walls and allowing the passage of air and light to the roadway.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
The combination comprising: a. a roadway adapted for motor vehicular traffic and extending along the surface of the ground, and b. a noise protecting assembly for controlling sound emanating from the roadway, c. said noise protecting assembly including a frame structure and a plurality of walls consisting at least partially of sound absorbent material, d. said frame structure having dimensions of length and width and including a portion disposed above the roadway, e. said walls having a width disposed vertically above the roadway, f. said walls having a length disposed in a direction parallel to the centerline of the roadway and being laterally spaced with respect to each other across the width of the frame structure thereby forming intervals therebetween, g. said walls and intervals being effective to prevent the direct path of sound from a source of noise on the roadway to objects in the vicinity of the roadway, h. said intervals being between the walls and allowing the passage of air and light to the roadway.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination as defined in claim 1 wherein the walls project outwardly from the frame structure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination as defined in claim 1 wherein the intervals are uniform in width between said walls that are laterally disposed across the assembly.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination as defined in claim 1 wherein the intervals vary in width between said walls that are laterally disposed across the assembly.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination as defined in claim 1 wherein the roadway is sunken below the established level of the ground.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination as defined in claim 1 wherein the sound-absorbent walls are provided with a surface protection against the effects of the weather which allows the passage of sound.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination as defined in claim 1 wherein the walls are elongated elements extending along the frame structure.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination as defined in claim 1 wherein said walls consist of slats having a long, thin structural configuration.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination as defined in claim 1 wherein the sound-absorbent materials include surfaces having a structural means which enlarges the total surface area.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination as defined in claim 1 wherein each said wall includes a surface consisting of sound-absorbent materials.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination as defined in claim 1 wherein said walls consist entirely of sound-absorbent materials.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination as defined in claim 1 wherein the frame structure includes a wall mounting supporting frame to which the walls are secured.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination as defined in claim 12 wherein the wall mounting supporting frame includes a grid structure.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination as defined in claim 12 wherein the wall mounting supporting frame is formed of perforated sheets.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination as defined in claim 12 wherein the wall mounting supporting frame is formed of lattices.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination as defined in claim 12 wherein the wall mounting supporting frame consists of a structure with parallel components.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination as defined in claim 16 wherein said walls include a protective lining along the end faces thereof and contiguous to said parallel components.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination as defined in claim 16 wherein said walls include a protective coating along the end faces thereof and said walls are held by the parallel components.
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