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Revetment block
Assignee: Armortec Inc
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Filing: 1998-10-27
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Granted: 2000-06-06
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Expires: 2018-10-27
Abstract
Abstract A block for use in a revetment system comprising a plurality of blocks arranged to form a mat. The block has a top surface, a bottom surface and first and second opposed side surfaces that extend between the top and bottom surfaces, and third and fourth opposed side surfaces extending between the top and bottom surfaces and the first and second side surfaces. The first and second opposing side surfaces have a mating recess and projection, such that a recess on a first side surface mates with a projection on a second side surface of an adjacent block in a revetment system. On each of the third and fourth sides is a channel and two interlocking tips disposed on either side of the channel. The interlocking tips of a third or fourth side of one block are adapted to fit into the channel of the third or fourth side of another block. The channel is configured so that there is the possibility of lateral movement when the blocks are configured into a mat.
Inventors
- 👤 David W. Knight
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 09:09
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02B; E02B3/00; E02B3/04; E02B3/12; E02B3/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
A block for use in a revetment system which includes a plurality of blocks arranged to form a mat, the block comprising: a top surface; a bottom surface; first and second opposed side surfaces extending between the top and bottom surfaces, the first side surface having a recess and the second side surface having a projection, such that the recess is sized and configured to mate with the projection of an adjacent block in the mat; and third and fourth opposed side surfaces extending between the top and bottom surfaces and the first and second side surfaces, each of the third and fourth side surfaces having two interlocking tips and a channel, the channel adapted to engage an interlocking tip of a first adjacent block in the mat and an interlocking tip of a second adjacent block in the mat, the channel and the interlocking tips being configured to permit relative movement between the block and the first and second adjacent blocks while maintaining an interlocking relationship between the block and the first and second adjacent blocks.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
A block for use in a revetment system which includes a plurality of blocks arranged to form a mat, the block comprising: a top surface; a bottom surface; first and second opposed side surfaces extending between the top and bottom surfaces, the first side surface having a recess and the second side surface having a projection, such that the recess is sized and configured to mate with the projection of an adjacent block in the mat; and third and fourth opposed side surfaces extending between the top and bottom surfaces and the first and second side surfaces, each of the third and fourth side surfaces having two interlocking tips and a channel, the channel adapted to engage an interlocking tip of a first adjacent block in the mat and an interlocking tip of a second adjacent block in the mat, the channel and the interlocking tips being configured to permit relative movement between the block and the first and second adjacent blocks while maintaining an interlocking relationship between the block and the first and second adjacent blocks.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The block of claim 1 further including at least one opening between the top and bottom surfaces.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The block of claim 2 wherein the at least one opening is shaped in the form of an elongate slot.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The block of claim 3 wherein the elongate slot is parallel to the third and fourth side surfaces and perpendicular to the first and second side surfaces.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The block of claim 1 further including at least one tunnel extending between the first and second opposed side surfaces.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
The block of claim 1 further including a plurality of tunnels including at least one tunnel extending between the first and second opposed side surfaces and at least one tunnel extending between the third and fourth opposed side surfaces.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
The block of claim 6 wherein the plurality of tunnels includes a plurality of tunnels extending between the first and second opposed side surfaces and a plurality of tunnels extending between the third and fourth opposed side surfaces.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
The block of claim 1 wherein the interlocking tips include a portion which is tapered inwardly towards the bottom surface such that the area of the bottom surface is less than the area of the top surface.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The block of claim 1 wherein the recesses and projections extend vertically between the top and bottom surfaces.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The block of claim 1 wherein the interlocking tips and channels extend vertically between the top and bottom surfaces.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
The block of claim 1 wherein the side surfaces intersect to form corners and wherein each of the corners is truncated between the top and bottom surfaces.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
178 words
A revetment system which comprises a plurality of blocks arranged to form a mat, each block having a top surface, a bottom surface, first and second opposed and substantially parallel side surfaces extending between the top and bottom surfaces, the first side surface having a recess and the second side surface having a projection, the projection and recess being sized and configured such that the recess mates with the projection of an adjacent block in the mat, and third and fourth opposed side surfaces extending between the top and bottom surfaces and the first and second side surfaces, each of the third and fourth side surfaces having two interlocking tips and a channel, the channel adapted to engage an interlocking tip of a first adjacent block in the mat and an interlocking tip of a second adjacent block in the mat, the channel and the interlocking tips being configured to permit relative movement between the block and the first and second adjacent blocks while maintaining an interlocking relationship between the block and the first and second adjacent blocks.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
178 words
A revetment system which comprises a plurality of blocks arranged to form a mat, each block having a top surface, a bottom surface, first and second opposed and substantially parallel side surfaces extending between the top and bottom surfaces, the first side surface having a recess and the second side surface having a projection, the projection and recess being sized and configured such that the recess mates with the projection of an adjacent block in the mat, and third and fourth opposed side surfaces extending between the top and bottom surfaces and the first and second side surfaces, each of the third and fourth side surfaces having two interlocking tips and a channel, the channel adapted to engage an interlocking tip of a first adjacent block in the mat and an interlocking tip of a second adjacent block in the mat, the channel and the interlocking tips being configured to permit relative movement between the block and the first and second adjacent blocks while maintaining an interlocking relationship between the block and the first and second adjacent blocks.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2003-06-06 | 2003-12-06 | 2004-06-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-06-06 | 2007-12-06 | 2008-06-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-06-06 | 2011-12-06 | 2012-06-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |