US5167843A
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Revetment system and device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-01-17
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Granted: 1992-12-01
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Expires: 2011-01-17
Abstract
Abstract This revetment system and device maybe employed in controlling any environmental erosion comprising a matrix of interlocking blocks stabilized through a plurality of openings or any other securing device may pass therethrough.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth W. J. Guillory
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 21:36
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02B; E02B3/00; E02B3/04; E02B3/12; E02B3/14; B; B28; B28B; B28B19/00; B28B23/00; B28B23/005; B28B23/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
An apparatus for forming a revetment system for prevention of soil erosion and the like comprising: (a) a base means having a plurality of openings therein; (b) a facing means joined above said base means, said facing means consisting of a plurality of walls; (c) a fastening means joining said facing means about said base; and, (d) a reinforcing means positioned within said facing means for enabling strengthening of a hardenable substance when the hardenable substance is poured within said facing means, said hardened substance forming a revetment block for use to prevent soil erosion and other environmental damage.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
99 words
An apparatus for forming a revetment system for prevention of soil erosion and the like comprising: (a) a base means having a plurality of openings therein; (b) a facing means joined above said base means, said facing means consisting of a plurality of walls; (c) a fastening means joining said facing means about said base; and, (d) a reinforcing means positioned within said facing means for enabling strengthening of a hardenable substance when the hardenable substance is poured within said facing means, said hardened substance forming a revetment block for use to prevent soil erosion and other environmental damage.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said base means comprises a plurality of protrusions and recesses located about the perimeter of said base means to enable interlocking of the revetment structures.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said facing means comprises vertically extending protrusions and recesses equidistantly spaced on each facing means, and in line with said protrusions or recesses located about the perimeter of said base means to enable interlocking of the revetment structures.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said fastening means comprise vertical rods connecting said facing means in temporary fashion to form an enclosure about said base means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
An apparatus asset forth in claim 1 wherein said reinforcing means comprises plurality of angularly positioned members terminating at a hook means which assists and aids in the reinforcement of a hardenable material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said base means further comprise a plurality of casings joined to said openings radially located about said base and vertically extending upward.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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