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System and method for controlling erosion of a shoreline
Assignee: Mobil Oil AS
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Filing: 1986-04-28
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Granted: 1987-09-15
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Expires: 2006-04-28
Abstract
Abstract A system for controlling erosion of a slope below the waterline of a shoreline and a method for installing the system wherein a plurality of armorbags are assembled, filled with grouting material, and lowered and accurately positioned as a unit onto the slope.
Inventors
- 👤 Roger W. Ingersoll
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 05:55
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02B; E02B3/00; E02B3/04; E02B3/12; E02B3/122; E02B3/127; E02B17/00; E02B17/0017
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
A system for controlling erosion of the slope below the waterline of a shoreline, said system comprising: an elongated conduit; means to pivotably secure said conduit to said shoreline approximately at said waterline; a plurality of individual armor bags attached to said conduit; and means for filling all of said individual armor bags with a grout material whereby said armor bags when filled with said grout material will be positioned as a unit onto said slope below said waterline.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
79 words
A system for controlling erosion of the slope below the waterline of a shoreline, said system comprising: an elongated conduit; means to pivotably secure said conduit to said shoreline approximately at said waterline; a plurality of individual armor bags attached to said conduit; and means for filling all of said individual armor bags with a grout material whereby said armor bags when filled with said grout material will be positioned as a unit onto said slope below said waterline.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said means for filling said armor bags comprises: grout lines connected to said conduit; and inlet means for fluidly communicating said conduit to each of said individual armor bags.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-09-14 | 1991-03-16 | 1991-09-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-09-14 | 1995-03-16 | 1995-09-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-09-14 | 1999-03-16 | 1999-09-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |