US5755527A
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Roadway water ramp apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1996-09-17
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Granted: 1998-05-26
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Expires: 2016-09-17
Abstract
Abstract Ramp apparatus conveying water across a thoroughfare includes a pair of ramp elements spaced apart from each other with a liquid carrying element disposed between them. The ramp elements and the liquid carrying element are secured together as an integral unit, and coupling elements are disposed in opposite ends of the ramp for coupling to hoses, etc. The apparatus is designed to be disposed across the thoroughfare, and accordingly has a relatively low profile for ease of traffic problems as traffic moves over the ramp apparatus and at the same time is able to carry a substantial amount of fluid or liquid, such as water, from one side of the thoroughfare to the other side.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter Dufresne
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 14:41
CPC Classifications
A; A62; A62C; A62C33/00; A62C33/06; E; E01; E01F; E01F9/00; E01F9/50; E01F9/529
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
Ramp apparatus for conveying a liquid across a thoroughfare comprising in combination: a base plate; a first tube secured to the base plate for conveying a liquid; a first ramp secured to the base plate and to the first tube; a second tube secured to the base plate for conveying the liquid; a second ramp secured to the base plate and to the second tube; a first header secured to the base plate, the first tube, and to the second tube through which the liquid flows to the first and second tubes; and first connector means secured to the header for conveying the liquid to the header.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
Ramp apparatus for conveying a liquid across a thoroughfare comprising in combination: a base plate; a first tube secured to the base plate for conveying a liquid; a first ramp secured to the base plate and to the first tube; a second tube secured to the base plate for conveying the liquid; a second ramp secured to the base plate and to the second tube; a first header secured to the base plate, the first tube, and to the second tube through which the liquid flows to the first and second tubes; and first connector means secured to the header for conveying the liquid to the header.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus of claim 1 which further includes a second header secured to the base plate and the first and second tubes remote from the first header for receiving the liquid from the first and second tubes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 2 which further includes second connector means secured to the second header.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus of claim 1 which further includes a plurality of apertures spaced apart from each other extending through the base plate for receiving fastener elements for securing the ramp apparatus to the thoroughfare.
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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) | 2001-05-25 | 2001-11-24 | 2002-05-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2005-05-25 | 2005-11-24 | 2006-05-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2009-05-25 | 2009-11-24 | 2010-05-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |