US4690589A
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Method for forming a water-impermeable layer in a soil
Assignee: Lion Corp
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Filing: 1986-04-28
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Granted: 1987-09-01
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Expires: 2006-04-28
Abstract
Abstract An improvement was provided in the method for forming a water-impermeable layer in a sandy soil by sprinkling an aqueous solution containing a water-soluble polymer, e.g. poly(acrylic acid), over the land so as to infiltrate the soil with the solution, according to which the water-impermeable layer can be formed at a controlled depth as desired from the ground surface by controlling the value of pH of the aqueous polymer solution in the range from 4 to 12.
Inventors
- 👤 Yutaka Owa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 13:04
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02D; E02D3/00; E02D3/12; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S47/00; Y10S47/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
In a method for forming a water-impermeable layer in a soil containing 10 meq or less of cations per 100 g of the dry soil by sprinkling an aqueous solution of a water-soluble polymer, which is convertible into a water-insoluble form by reacting with the ions in a soil, over a land so that the aqueous solution infiltrates the soil and the polymer is insolubilized by reacting with the ions in the soil, an improvement which comprises controlling the value of pH of the aqueous solution, in which the concentration of soluble salts does not exceed 0.2% by weight, in the range from 4 to 12 by adding an acid or alkali so that the water-impermeable layer is formed at a controlled depth in the range from 12 to 150 cm from the ground surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
In a method for forming a water-impermeable layer in a soil containing 10 meq or less of cations per 100 g of the dry soil by sprinkling an aqueous solution of a water-soluble polymer, which is convertible into a water-insoluble form by reacting with the ions in a soil, over a land so that the aqueous solution infiltrates the soil and the polymer is insolubilized by reacting with the ions in the soil, an improvement which comprises controlling the value of pH of the aqueous solution, in which the concentration of soluble salts does not exceed 0.2% by weight, in the range from 4 to 12 by adding an acid or alkali so that the water-impermeable layer is formed at a controlled depth in the range from 12 to 150 cm from the ground surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The improvement as claimed in claim 1 which further comprises sprinkling an aqueous dispersion of a coagulable inorganic particulate substance over the land following sprinkling of the aqueous solution of a water-soluble polymer having a controlled value of pH.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-08-31 | 1991-03-02 | 1991-09-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-08-31 | 1995-03-02 | 1995-09-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-08-31 | 1999-03-02 | 1999-09-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |