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Revetment panel
Assignee: LEE MASONRY PRODUCTS Inc
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Filing: 1982-09-27
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Granted: 1984-05-22
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Expires: 2002-09-27
Abstract
Abstract A revetment panel for installation along embankments and other earthen structures, including structures partially or fully covered by water, which utilizes a fabric web having a plurality of compartments separated by selvage. The web is formed of two fabric layers, which are woven separately on the same loom to form the compartments, and interwoven to form the selvage. The fabric layers are separately woven to form slots in the selvage which allow cables to pass through the web, and which allow filler material to flow between compartments during filling. The web is transported to its installation site, and placed. The compartments in the web are then inflated with the filler material, which may be cementitous slurry or mortar consisting in part of sand and gravel found near the installation site, or simply a mixture of sand, gravel, and water. The resulting matrix of forms interconnected by fabric and cable provides a durable, economical and flexible erosion control layer. Later, the fabric may wear away leaving a highly articulable mat of hardened forms interconnected by cable or other connecting means.
Inventors
- 👤 John M. Scales
- 👤 Bernard F. Wolcott
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 18:07
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02B; E02B3/00; E02B3/04; E02B3/12; E02B3/122; E02B3/127
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A web comprising: (a) an upper and a lower fabric layer; (b) a plurality of interconnected compartments, the walls of which are formed where the fabric layers are woven separately; (c) selvage separating the compartments, formed by interweaving the fabric layers; (d) a plurality of cable slots formed in the selvage, where the fabric layers are woven separately, each of the cable slots communicating with one or more of the compartments; and (e) a plurality of cables passing through the cable slots and interconnecting the compartments.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
A web comprising: (a) an upper and a lower fabric layer; (b) a plurality of interconnected compartments, the walls of which are formed where the fabric layers are woven separately; (c) selvage separating the compartments, formed by interweaving the fabric layers; (d) a plurality of cable slots formed in the selvage, where the fabric layers are woven separately, each of the cable slots communicating with one or more of the compartments; and (e) a plurality of cables passing through the cable slots and interconnecting the compartments.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The web of claim 1 further comprising a plurality of filling slots formed in said selvage, where said fabric layers are woven separately, each of the filling slots communicating with one or more of said compartments.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The web of claim 2 further comprising an opening in said walls of at least one of said compartments, the openings communicating between the exterior and interior of the compartments.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The web of claim 2 further comprising at least one washer and at least one cable stop on at least one of said cables.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
163 words
A web comprising: (a) an upper and a lower fabric layer; (b) a plurality of interconnected compartments, the walls of which are formed where the fabric layers are woven separately; (c) selvage separating the compartments, formed by interweaving the fabric layers; (d) a plurality of cable slots formed in the selvage, where the fabric layers are woven separately, each of the cable slots communicating with one or more of the compartments; (e) a plurality of cables passing through the cable slots and interconnecting the compartments; (f) a plurality of filling slots formed in the selvage, where the fabric layers are woven separtely, each of the filling slots communicating with one or more of the compartments; (g) an opening in the walls of at least one of the compartments, communicating between the exterior and interior of the compartments; (h) at least one washer on at least one of the cables; and (i) at least one cable stop on at least one of the cables.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
163 words
A web comprising: (a) an upper and a lower fabric layer; (b) a plurality of interconnected compartments, the walls of which are formed where the fabric layers are woven separately; (c) selvage separating the compartments, formed by interweaving the fabric layers; (d) a plurality of cable slots formed in the selvage, where the fabric layers are woven separately, each of the cable slots communicating with one or more of the compartments; (e) a plurality of cables passing through the cable slots and interconnecting the compartments; (f) a plurality of filling slots formed in the selvage, where the fabric layers are woven separtely, each of the filling slots communicating with one or more of the compartments; (g) an opening in the walls of at least one of the compartments, communicating between the exterior and interior of the compartments; (h) at least one washer on at least one of the cables; and (i) at least one cable stop on at least one of the cables.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The web of claim 2 further comprising a plurality of guide tubes inserted into said filling slots to receive a filler hose during filling of said compartments.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The web of claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 wherein said upper fabric layer is of material different from that of said lower fabric layer.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The web of claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 wherein said cables are rope.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The web of claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 wherein said selvage includes portions having increased width to allow greater permeability of the web.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
The web of claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 wherein said selvage has at least one hole.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
103 words
A revetment panel comprising: (1) a web having: (a) an upper and a lower fabric layer; (b) a plurality of interconnected compartments, the walls of which are formed where the fabric layers are woven separately; (c) selvage separating the compartments, formed by interweaving the fabric layers; (d) a plurality of cable slots formed in the selvage, where the fabric layers are woven separately, each of the cable slots communicating with one or more of the compartments; (e) a plurality of cables passing through the cable slots and interconnecting the compartments; and (2) filler material occupying the interior of the compartments of the web.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
103 words
A revetment panel comprising: (1) a web having: (a) an upper and a lower fabric layer; (b) a plurality of interconnected compartments, the walls of which are formed where the fabric layers are woven separately; (c) selvage separating the compartments, formed by interweaving the fabric layers; (d) a plurality of cable slots formed in the selvage, where the fabric layers are woven separately, each of the cable slots communicating with one or more of the compartments; (e) a plurality of cables passing through the cable slots and interconnecting the compartments; and (2) filler material occupying the interior of the compartments of the web.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
37 words
The revetment panel of claim 11 further comprising a plurality of filling slots forxed in said selvage, where said fabric layers are woven separately, each of the filling slots communicating with one or more of said compartments.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
31 words
The revetment panel of claim 11 further comprising an opening in said walls of at least one of said compartments, the openings communicating between the exterior and interior of the compartments.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
25 words
The revetment panel of claim 11 further comprising at least one washer and at least one cable stop on at least one of said cables.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
179 words
A revetment panel comprising: (1) a web having: (a) an upper and a lower fabric layer; (b) a plurality of interconnected compartments, the walls of which are formed where the fabric layers are woven separately; (c) selvage separating the compartments, formed by interweaving the fabric layers; (d) a plurality of cable slots formed in the selvage, where the fabric layers are woven separately, each of the cable slots communicating with one or more of the compartments; (e) a plurality of cables passing through the cable slots and interconnecting the compartments; (f) a plurality of filling slots formed in the selvage, where the fabric layers are woven separately, each of the filling slots communicating with one or more of the compartments; (g) an opening in the walls of at least one of the compartments, communicating between the exterior and interior of the compartments; (h) at least one washer on least one of the cables; (i) at least one cable stop on at least one of the cables; and (2) filler material occupying the interior of the compartments in the web.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
179 words
A revetment panel comprising: (1) a web having: (a) an upper and a lower fabric layer; (b) a plurality of interconnected compartments, the walls of which are formed where the fabric layers are woven separately; (c) selvage separating the compartments, formed by interweaving the fabric layers; (d) a plurality of cable slots formed in the selvage, where the fabric layers are woven separately, each of the cable slots communicating with one or more of the compartments; (e) a plurality of cables passing through the cable slots and interconnecting the compartments; (f) a plurality of filling slots formed in the selvage, where the fabric layers are woven separately, each of the filling slots communicating with one or more of the compartments; (g) an opening in the walls of at least one of the compartments, communicating between the exterior and interior of the compartments; (h) at least one washer on least one of the cables; (i) at least one cable stop on at least one of the cables; and (2) filler material occupying the interior of the compartments in the web.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
28 words
The revetment panel of claim 11 further comprising a plurality of guide tubes inserted into said filling slots to receive a filler hose during filling of said compartments.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
28 words
The revetment panel of claim 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 or 16 wherein said upper fabric layer is of material different from that of said lower fabric layer.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
17 words
The revetment panel of claim 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 or 16 wherein said cables are rope.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
27 words
The revetment panel of claim 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 or 16 wherein said selvage includes portions having increased width to allow greater permeability of said web.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
20 words
The revetment panel of claim 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 or 16 wherein said selvage has at least one hole.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-05-22 | 1991-11-21 | 1992-05-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-05-22 | 1995-11-21 | 1996-05-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |