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Nonwoven horizontal drainage system
Assignee: Akzona Inc
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Filing: 1972-12-04
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Granted: 1977-04-26
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Expires: 1992-12-04
Abstract
Abstract A horizontal soil drainage system consisting of a nonwoven three-dimensional mat of a plurality of looped, intersecting and substantially amorphous filaments of melt-spun synthetic polymers bonded together at their intersections, at least one of the outer surfaces of said mat having a lower cross-sectional porosity than the center zone of said mat.
Inventors
- 👤 Wilhelm Herveling
- 👤 Alfred Birker
- 👤 Berthold H. Daimler
- 👤 Jan G. Vos
- 👤 Hans Stapp
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:15
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02B; E02B11/00; E02B11/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A horizontal soil drainage system consisting of a nonwoven three-dimensional mat in tubular form comprising a plurality of looped, intersecting and substantially amorphous continuous filaments of melt-spun synthetic polymers self-bonded together at their intersections, said mat forming at least one central cavity throughout its length, and having an inner peripheral zone adjacent said central cavity and an outer peripheral zone and a center zone between said inner and outer peripheral zones, and wherein at least one of said peripheral zone of said mat has a lower cross-sectional porosity than the center zone of said mat.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
A horizontal soil drainage system consisting of a nonwoven three-dimensional mat in tubular form comprising a plurality of looped, intersecting and substantially amorphous continuous filaments of melt-spun synthetic polymers self-bonded together at their intersections, said mat forming at least one central cavity throughout its length, and having an inner peripheral zone adjacent said central cavity and an outer peripheral zone and a center zone between said inner and outer peripheral zones, and wherein at least one of said peripheral zone of said mat has a lower cross-sectional porosity than the center zone of said mat.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A horizontal soil drainage system according to claim 1 wherein said filaments are melt-spun polyamide.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A horizontal soil drainage system according to claim 1 wherein said outer peripheral zone of said nonwoven mat has a cross-sectional porosity from 50% to 70% and said center zone has a porosity of 85%.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A horizontal soil drainage system according to claim 1 wherein said nonwoven mat is cylinder in cross-section.
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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) | 1980-04-25 | 1980-10-25 | 1981-04-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-04-25 | 1984-10-25 | 1985-04-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-04-25 | 1988-10-25 | 1989-04-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |