US4239795A — Protective layer for surface seals in building co…

Claim 1

Independent Claim 104 words

A protective covering for the protection of surface seals against mechanical damage due to a load or impact of a sharp-edged material in building construction, underground construction, and civil engineering construction, said covering comprising a composite of an elastic, tough, waterproof thermoplastic synthetic resin topcoat bonded to a resilient lattice-like fabric having fibers joined together at junctions that yield under the effect of a load, said topcoat consisting of two layers of thermoplastic synthetic resin having differing compositions, an upper topcoat layer having a higher weatherability due to the addition of stabilizers and a lower filler content as compared to a lower topcoat layer.

Claim 2

Dependent Claim 104 words

A protective covering for the protection of surface seals against mechanical damage due to a load or impact of a sharp-edged material in building construction, underground construction, and civil engineering construction, said covering comprising a composite of an elastic, tough, waterproof thermoplastic synthetic resin topcoat bonded to a resilient lattice-like fabric having fibers joined together at junctions that yield under the effect of a load, said topcoat consisting of two layers of thermoplastic synthetic resin having differing compositions, an upper topcoat layer having a higher weatherability due to the addition of stabilizers and a lower filler content as compared to a lower topcoat layer.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 15 words

The protective covering according to claim 1, wherein the lattice-like fabric consists of mineral fibers.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 15 words

The protective covering according to claim 1, wherein the lattice-like fabric consists of glass fibers.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 43 words

The protective covering according to claim 1, wherein the lattice-like fabric consists of a network of synthetic threads joined together at said junctions, said threads comprising fibers of a synthetic resin selected from the group consisting of polyester, polyamide, polyethylene, polypropylene, and polycarbonate.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 28 words

A protective covering according to claim 1 said composite also having zones of said topcoat that are free of fabric along lateral marginal strip-shaped areas of said composite.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 40 words

The protective covering according to claim 1, further comprising thermoplastic strips at the edges of the composite, for attaching the composite to a surface seal and for establishing a waterproof connection between mutually adjoining composite sheets of the protective covering.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 33 words

The protective covering according to claim 1, wherein the junctions within the fabric are located at the points of intersection of the fibers forming the fabric, said fabric comprising a linen weave construction.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 45 words

The protective covering according to claim 1, wherein the lattice-like fabric is provided by a non-woven material, wherein one layer of fibers is laid-up in one direction and another layer is laid-up crosswise thereto, said junctions being established by bonding said layers of fibers together.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 20 words

The protective covering according to claim 1, wherein the two layers forming the topcoat are made of soft polyvinyl chloride.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 22 words

The protective covering according to claim 9, wherein the soft polyvinyl chloride layers are gelled layers of a plastisol of polyvinyl chloride.

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 32 words

The protective covering according to claim 1, wherein the junctions within the fabric are located at the points of intersection of the fibers forming the fabric, said fabric comprising a gauze construction.

Claim 13

Dependent Claim 32 words

The protective covering according to claim 1, wherein the junctions within the fabric are located at the points of intersection of the fibers forming the fabric, said fabric comprising a twill construction.

Claim 14

Dependent Claim 26 words

The protective covering according to claim 1, wherein said covering consists of said thermoplastic synthetic resin top-coat bonded to one side of said resilient lattic-like fabric.

Claim 15

Dependent Claim 101 words

A terrace construction which comprises a load-bearing substrate, at least one thermoplastic film sheet overlying said load-bearing substrate, a protective covering comprising a composite of an elastic, tough, waterproof thermoplastic synthetic resin topcoat bonded to a resilient lattice-like fabric having fibers joined together at junctions that yield under the effect of a load, said top-coat consisting of two layers of thermoplastic synthetic resin having differing compositions, an upper top-coat layer having a higher weatherability due to the addition of stabilizers and a lower filler content as compared to a lower top-coat layer, and a gravel load placed on said protective covering.

Claim 16

Dependent Claim 101 words

A terrace construction which comprises a load-bearing substrate, at least one thermoplastic film sheet overlying said load-bearing substrate, a protective covering comprising a composite of an elastic, tough, waterproof thermoplastic synthetic resin topcoat bonded to a resilient lattice-like fabric having fibers joined together at junctions that yield under the effect of a load, said top-coat consisting of two layers of thermoplastic synthetic resin having differing compositions, an upper top-coat layer having a higher weatherability due to the addition of stabilizers and a lower filler content as compared to a lower top-coat layer, and a gravel load placed on said protective covering.

Claim 17

Dependent Claim 42 words

The terrace construction of claim 14, wherein the lattice-like fabric consists of a network of synthetic threads joined together at said junctions, said threads comprising fibers of a synthetic resin selected from the group consisting of polyester, polyamide, polyethylene, polypropylene and polycarbonate.

Claim 18

Dependent Claim 29 words

A terrace construction according to claim 14, wherein said composite also has zones of said top-coat that are free of fabric along lateral marginal strip-shaped areas of said composite.

Claim 19

Dependent Claim 40 words

A terrace construction according to claim 14, further comprising thermoplastic strips at the edges of the composite, for attaching the composite to a surface seal and for establishing a waterproof connection between mutually adjoining composite sheets of the protective covering.

Claim 20

Dependent Claim 38 words

A terrace construction according to claim 14, wherein said at least one synthetic resin sheet overlying said load-bearing construction comprises a surface sealing skin formed of soft PVC sheet material and the load-bearing substrate comprises a masonry construction.

Claim 21

Dependent Claim 33 words

A terrace construction according to claim 14, wherein the junctions within the fabric are located at the points of intersection of the fibers forming the fabric, said fabric comprising a linen weave construction.

Claim 22

Dependent Claim 44 words

A terrace construction according to claim 14, wherein the lattice-like fabric is provided by non-woven material, wherein one layer of fibers is laid-up in one direction and another layer is laid-up cross-wise thereto, said junctions being established by bonding said layers of fibers together.

Claim 23

Dependent Claim 21 words

A terrace construction according to claim 14, wherein the resin in the two layers forming the top-coat is soft polyvinyl chloride.

Claim 24

Dependent Claim 21 words

A terrace construction according to claim 21, wherein the soft polyvinyl chloride layers are formed of a plastisol of polyvinyl chloride.

Claim 25

Dependent Claim 32 words

A terrace construction according to claim 14, wherein the junctions within the fabric are located at the points of intersection of the fibers forming the fabric, said fabric comprising a gauze construction.

Claim 26

Dependent Claim 32 words

A terrace construction according to claim 14, wherein the junctions within the fabric are located at the points of intersection of the fibers forming the fabric, said fabric comprising a twill construction.

Claim 27

Dependent Claim 26 words

The terrace construction according to claim 14, wherein said protective covering consists of said synthetic resin top-coat bonded to one side of said resilient lattice-like fabric.

Annuity Stage	Window Opens	Payment Deadline	Surcharge Period Until	Estimated Fee	Status
3.5 Years (Year 4)	1983-12-16	1984-06-16	1984-12-16	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	1987-12-16	1988-06-16	1988-12-16	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	1991-12-16	1992-06-16	1992-12-16	$7700.00	Window Closed / Lapsed

Protective layer for surface seals in building construction, underground construction, and civil engineering construction

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