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Method for consolidating a body of earth
Assignee: Linden Alimak AB
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Filing: 1979-01-18
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Granted: 1980-02-05
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Expires: 1999-01-18
Abstract
Abstract Relatively impermeable earth such as clay is made permeable so as to effectively produce drains or draining layers by injecting into the earth one or more substances chemically reacting with and/or physically cooperating with one or more of the natural constituents of the earth to thereby increase the permeability within the injection zone and to thereby produce a drain or a draining layer.
Inventors
- 👤 Per Boman
- 👤 Bengt Broms
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-08 15:54
CPC Classifications
C; C09; C09K; C09K17/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A method for consolidating a body of earth including substantially horizontal layers of varved clay by vertical draining and loading, comprising drilling a plurality of holes down into said body of earth substantially transverse to said layers of varved clay and injecting lime into the earth through said holes under pressure without substantial disturbance of said layers during the drilling and injecting steps, to chemically react with at least one of the natural constituents of the earth to thereby increase the permeability in spaced regions extending in the vicinity of each of said holes and having essentially direct contact with said layers, and loading said body of earth by a static pressure means so as to cause water outflow from the earth through said increased permeability regions from the natural draining layers of the earth along the layers of varved clay.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
141 words
A method for consolidating a body of earth including substantially horizontal layers of varved clay by vertical draining and loading, comprising drilling a plurality of holes down into said body of earth substantially transverse to said layers of varved clay and injecting lime into the earth through said holes under pressure without substantial disturbance of said layers during the drilling and injecting steps, to chemically react with at least one of the natural constituents of the earth to thereby increase the permeability in spaced regions extending in the vicinity of each of said holes and having essentially direct contact with said layers, and loading said body of earth by a static pressure means so as to cause water outflow from the earth through said increased permeability regions from the natural draining layers of the earth along the layers of varved clay.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
A method according to claim 1 comprising injecting said lime by introducing it under pressure through a first hole in the ground and subjecting a second hole at a distance from said first hole to a vacuum to thereby cause migration of the lime from the first hole towards the second hole.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A method according to claim 1 comprising promoting the chemical reaction by applying a voltage potential difference across said body of earth.
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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) | 1983-02-04 | 1983-08-06 | 1984-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-02-04 | 1987-08-06 | 1988-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-02-04 | 1991-08-06 | 1992-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |