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Pressurized waterstops
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-12-18
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Granted: 1986-11-18
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Expires: 2004-12-18
Abstract
Abstract A waterstop for concrete structures, of the type consisting of an extruded strip of elastomeric material having a general flat medial portion extending between longitudinally ribbed side wing anchor portions is internally pressurized so as to compensate for dimensional changes of the concrete joint.
Inventors
- 👤 David A. Black
- 👤 John J. F. Deans
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 22:16
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/62; E04B1/66; E04B1/68; E04B1/6806
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A waterstop for use in concrete structures consisting of an elongate strip of elastomeric material, the strip being of uniform cross section throughout its length and having a medial portion extending between side wing anchor portions, wherein the strip is formed with a plurality of internal cavities extending throughout its length, the cavities being transversely spaced by thin wall sections which are pierced to provide transverse passages which interconnect the cavities for equalizing fluid pressure therein, and said side wing anchor portions providing inlet means for interconnecting the cavities with a fluid supply for internally pressurizing the waterstop.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
A waterstop for use in concrete structures consisting of an elongate strip of elastomeric material, the strip being of uniform cross section throughout its length and having a medial portion extending between side wing anchor portions, wherein the strip is formed with a plurality of internal cavities extending throughout its length, the cavities being transversely spaced by thin wall sections which are pierced to provide transverse passages which interconnect the cavities for equalizing fluid pressure therein, and said side wing anchor portions providing inlet means for interconnecting the cavities with a fluid supply for internally pressurizing the waterstop.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A waterstop according to claim 1, wherein the cavities are of flattened cross section and lie in the medial plane of the strip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A waterstop according to claim 2, wherein the cavities are spaced substantially uniformly across the full width of the strip.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A waterstop according to claim 1, wherein the side wing anchor portions of the strip are longitudinally ribbed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A waterstop according to claim 1, wherein the medial portion of the strip is formed with a centre bulb.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
A waterstop according to claim 5, wherein the center bulb is hollow.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
97 words
In a concrete structure providing a joint between two adjacent sections thereof, a waterstop extending along the joint to provide a seal thereat, the waterstop comprising an elongate strip of elastomeric material of uniform cross section throughout its length and being formed with a plurality of longitudinally extending cavities, the cavities being transversely spaced by thin wall sections which are pierced thereby to interconnect the cavities for equalizing fluid pressure therein, and means for supplying fluid under pressure into the cavities whereby to expand the waterstop into sealing engagement with the concrete in which it is embedded.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
97 words
In a concrete structure providing a joint between two adjacent sections thereof, a waterstop extending along the joint to provide a seal thereat, the waterstop comprising an elongate strip of elastomeric material of uniform cross section throughout its length and being formed with a plurality of longitudinally extending cavities, the cavities being transversely spaced by thin wall sections which are pierced thereby to interconnect the cavities for equalizing fluid pressure therein, and means for supplying fluid under pressure into the cavities whereby to expand the waterstop into sealing engagement with the concrete in which it is embedded.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
A structure according to claim 7, wherein the means for supplying fluid under pressure into the cavities comprises a pressurized gas source having an outlet connected to the waterstop by a hose connection and incorporating a pressure regulating valve.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
A structure according to claim 8, wherein said elongate strip is configured to provide a medial portion extending between longitudinally ribbed side wing anchor portions embedded in the concrete of said sections.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
42 words
A structure according to claim 9, wherein said two adjacent sections are spaced to provide an expansion joint, and wherein the medial portion of the strip is formed with a hollow centre bulb isolated from said internal cavities by internal wall means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
36 words
A structure according to claim 8, wherein a side wing anchor portion is formed with an inlet opening communicating with the internal cavities, the hose connection being connected to said inlet opening by a pressure fitting.
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