US4362433A
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Flood disaster control bag
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-10-30
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Granted: 1982-12-07
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Expires: 2000-10-30
Abstract
Abstract A weighted water bag for forming levees or dikes, in order to hold back rising flood water, the bag being woven of fiber and including a waterproof or sand inner liner; rings and clips at corners allowing bags to be locked together, a water filler opening at one end, and fiber handles for each side of the opening for easy handling, including forms having portions of the bag filled with sand.
Inventors
- 👤 David R. Wagner
- 👤 George Spector
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 20:53
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02B; E02B3/00; E02B3/04; E02B3/10; E02B3/106; E02B3/108; E01; E01F; E01F13/00; E01F13/02; E01F13/022; E02B3/12; E02B3/122; E02B3/127; Y; Y02; Y02A; Y02A10/00; Y02A10/11
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
A flood control bag, comprising in combination, a fabric outer layer and a waterproof inner liner formed into a rectangular bag, an opening in one end of the bag for filing said bag with water, a fabric handle adjacent each side of said opening, and a ring and clip at each corner of said bag; said bag including sand means for weighting said bag, and valve means for said opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
A flood control bag, comprising in combination, a fabric outer layer and a waterproof inner liner formed into a rectangular bag, an opening in one end of the bag for filing said bag with water, a fabric handle adjacent each side of said opening, and a ring and clip at each corner of said bag; said bag including sand means for weighting said bag, and valve means for said opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said sand means comprises sand in said inner liner.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1, wherein said sand means is confined in pockets between said liner and outer layer forming bumps for interlocking with adjacent similar bags.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said valve means comprises a reversible, one way valve.
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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) | 1985-12-06 | 1986-06-07 | 1986-12-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-12-06 | 1990-06-07 | 1990-12-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-12-06 | 1994-06-07 | 1994-12-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |