US4622138A
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Vertical drain
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-12-05
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Granted: 1986-11-11
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Expires: 2004-12-05
Abstract
Abstract A vertical drain for dewatering saturated, compressible soils. When stored and delivered the drain has a rectangular cross section and can be rolled on reels, but since the drain can be folded longitudinally the drain, when installed in the soil will expose not less than two sides in angle to each other towards the radial flow of water to the drain. Each side consists of a band-formed core (2) with longitudinal and perpendicular channels (4 and 5) shaped by ridges (3) which are cut on certain distances and surrounded by a filter fabric (1).
Inventors
- 👤 Oleg Wager
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 07:46
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D29/00; B01D29/39; B01D29/395; E; E02; E02B; E02B11/00; E02D; E02D3/00; E02D3/02; E02D3/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A prefabricated vertical drain for dewatering saturated soil, said drain comprising two elongated bands joined to open and form at least a partial cross-shaped cross section, each of said bands having a core covered by a filter fabric, each of said cores having a plurality of longitudinal channels intersected by transverse channels extending perpendicular thereto, the fabric of said two bands being longitudinally joined together so that said bands may be folded together or spread apart, said spread bands being shaped so that they may be installed with at least two sides set an an angle to catch water flowing radially into the drain, said bands folded together having a rectangular cross section so that they may be rolled up for storage.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A prefabricated vertical drain for dewatering saturated soil, said drain comprising two elongated bands joined to open and form at least a partial cross-shaped cross section, each of said bands having a core covered by a filter fabric, each of said cores having a plurality of longitudinal channels intersected by transverse channels extending perpendicular thereto, the fabric of said two bands being longitudinally joined together so that said bands may be folded together or spread apart, said spread bands being shaped so that they may be installed with at least two sides set an an angle to catch water flowing radially into the drain, said bands folded together having a rectangular cross section so that they may be rolled up for storage.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The drain of claim 1 wherein there are four of said bands which are longitudinally formed together so that they may be opened to form a full cross in cross section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The drain of claim 1 or 2 wherein said bands are joined to a central pipe extending in said longitudinal direction, said central pipe being formed by a spiral member covered by a fabric material.
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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) | 1989-11-10 | 1990-05-12 | 1990-11-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-11-10 | 1994-05-12 | 1994-11-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-11-10 | 1998-05-12 | 1998-11-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |