Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
405302700 | Net, fabric, or sheet type | 40 |
20090003941 | Sheet-Like Element Such As A Net, Particularly For Geotechnical Applications - A sheet-like element, such as a net, particularly for geotechnical applications, comprising a sheet-like body formed by superimposing at least two sets of filaments in order to provide a lattice-like structure, the sheet-like body being provided by a first polymer, which defines the lattice-like structure, and a second polymer, which is coextruded together with the first polymer and affects at least regions of at least one face of the sheet-like body, the first polymer having physical and mechanical characteristics of compressive and tensile strength, while the second polymer has a high friction coefficient. | 01-01-2009 |
20090067933 | Compressible Mechanically Stabilized Earth Retaining Wall System and Method for Installation Thereof - A compressible mechanically stabilized earth retaining wall system and installation thereof is described. | 03-12-2009 |
20090304460 | Slit fence installing machine - A gooseneck frame is disclosed which is attached to the forward ends of a pair of lift arms which extend forwardly from a vehicle such as a skid steer vehicle with the forward end of the gooseneck frame being secured to the forward end of a silt fence installing machine so that the silt fence installing machine is pulled through the ground in advance of the vehicle. An improved coulter disk is also provided which includes a cylindrical hub which limits the downward movement of the coulter disc with respect to the ground. | 12-10-2009 |
20100067991 | Sheet-Like Element Such As A Net, Particularly For Geotechnical Applications - A sheet-like element, such as a net, particularly for geotechnical applications, comprising a sheet-like body formed by superimposing at least two sets of filaments in order to provide a lattice-like structure, the sheet-like body being provided by a first polymer, which defines the lattice-like structure, and a second polymer, which is coextruded together with the first polymer and affects at least regions of at least one face of the sheet-like body, the first polymer having physical and mechanical characteristics of compressive and tensile strength, while the second polymer has a high friction coefficient. | 03-18-2010 |
20100080661 | Construction of chemically treated erosion control blanket to enhance erosion control performance and improve soil stability - A multi-layered surface control blanket for soil stability and turf management, comprising a sandwiching of: a fluid permeable lower layer of flexible material; a fluid permeable upper layer of flexible material; at least one intermediate layer of fibrous material treated with a displaceable chemical agent, wherein the chemical agent consists of a soil treatment agent selected from the group comprising: a tackifier, a flocculant, and a polyacrylamide. | 04-01-2010 |
20100254771 | INTEGRAL POLYETHLENE TEREPHTHALATE GRIDS, THE METHOD OF MANUFACTURE, AND USES THEREOF - An integral polymer grid with a plurality of interconnected, oriented polyethylene terephthalate strands and an array of openings therein is made from a polyethylene terephthalate sheet-like starting material having holes or depressions therein that form the openings when the sheet-like material is uniaxially or biaxially stretched. The grid has a higher tensile strength to weight ratio and a higher creep reduced strength to weight ratio than corresponding ratios associated with a grid made from a non-polyethylene terephthalate starting material. | 10-07-2010 |
20100296878 | Boot for Geosynthetic Layer - A boot for attaching a geosynthetic layer to a vertical member in a soil, where the geosynthetic layer extends substantially horizontally outwardly from the vertical member. The boot includes a stack of flexible rings. Each ring has an inner edge defining a center opening larger than the horizontal cross section of the vertical member and an outer edge, and is secured around its inner edge to the inner edge of a ring adjacent one side and around its outer edge to the outer edge of a ring adjacent its other side. The bottom ring of the stack of rings is adapted to secure to the geosynthetic layer. A securement ring is secured around the top ring of the stack of rings and has a center opening adapted to be secured to the vertical member. | 11-25-2010 |
20100322720 | METHOD FOR LAND STABILIZATION - Land is stabilized by laying an elongate generally flat mat onto the ground where the mat is formed from strips of material arranged side by side and connected at spaced positions longitudinally to define a honeycomb structure with top and bottom surfaces of the mat defined by edges of the strips. The mat is unrolled from a supply and laid onto the ground so that open empty tubular cells stand upwardly from the surface to be partly filled with top soil. The mat is shaped into the required rectangular strips to lie side by side in butting arrangement by locating pins in the ground. Seed attached to the mat grow in the soil and ground to effect stabilization. | 12-23-2010 |
20110013992 | STRUCTURE FOR PREVENTING ROCKFALL, A ROCKFALL PREVENTION METHOD, AND A METHOD FOR DESIGNING SAID STRUCTURE - To provide rock fall prevention structure and rock fall prevention method capable of preventing the collapse of surface layer and preventing the falling of identified rock masses. Slope ( | 01-20-2011 |
20110044770 | MESH SYSTEM - There is provided a mesh system ( | 02-24-2011 |
20110044771 | FLEXIBLE STABILIZING STRIP INTENDED TO BE USED IN REINFORCED SOIL CONSTRUCTIONS - Flexible stabilizing strip ( | 02-24-2011 |
20110064528 | Engineering-purpose netted vegetation blanket - An engineering-purpose netted vegetation blanket includes a plurality of mesh units arrayed and interwoven into rows. The mesh units each have borders loop-knitted using thick threads to form a double-layer structure including an upper and a lower thick-thread layer, and a plurality of curved thin threads that are so woven to locate between the upper and the lower thick-thread layer and be sequentially arrayed and extended between two adjacent ones of the borders while protruding from a plane defined by the borders. The mesh units are so arrayed that the mesh units in any two adjacent rows are in staggered relation, such that a void is formed between any two adjacent mesh units. With these arrangements, the netted vegetation blanket is flexible and can be wound into roll, and helps in easy growth of grass and plants, preventing soil erosion and retaining compost to achieve the purpose of greening environment. | 03-17-2011 |
20110299942 | GEOTEXTILE EXCLUSION FABRIC AND METHODS OF USE - The geotextile exclusion fabric for pest control and deterrence comprises a mixture of metal fibers needle punched to a scrim layer. | 12-08-2011 |
20110305530 | Graduated Silt Fence - An object of this invention is to provide a geotextile silt fence that has increasing permittivity with increase in height thereby allowing larger storm events, which impound at greater depths behind the fence in proportion to the runoff volume collected, to flow through the fence without overtopping. | 12-15-2011 |
20120045286 | GEOMEMBRANE ANCHOR SYSTEM - A containment system includes a geomembrane liner positioned over a ground surface. An anchor member is provided beneath the geomembrane liner and includes a fastening plate adapted to be secured to the geomembrane liner. The geomembrane liner is positioned over the ground surface and anchor member and is secured to the fastening plate. Dirt or other covering material may then be provided in the hole and over the geomembrane, or the geomembrane may be left exposed. | 02-23-2012 |
20120063855 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING GEOLOGICAL GRADATION FEATURING DISASTER PREVENTION AND ECOLOGIC FUNCTION - Provided is a method for manufacturing geological gradation layer featuring disaster prevention and ecologic function, which uses on-site earth or gradation materials commonly adopted in road construction, including aggregates, soils, gravels, or a mixture of water permeable concrete, and most importantly, added with uniquely arranged hollow bodies, all constituents being mixed and laid on soil stratum, and subjected to ramming, to form an ecological gradation layer. The ecological gradation layer provides an effect of supporting and also provides the functions of water storage, water preservation, and improving earth, whereby earth microorganisms and earth protozoa may establish a beneficial survival environment in earth, making the gradation layer exhibiting the characteristics of high water content and prompting breeding of microorganisms. When the atmosphere gets hot, water is released from the soil as vapor to alleviate the heat island effect and when rainwater precipitates, the rainwater can be stored for use in draughts. | 03-15-2012 |
20120099933 | REINFORCING NET STRUCTURE FOR GEOTECHNICAL APPLICATIONS, USE OF THE REINFORCING NET STRUCTURE, AND A METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF THE REINFORCING NET STRUCTURE - A product for reinforcing terrain includes a net structure made of a plastic material having a plurality of bars and a plurality of elongate elements that are transversal with respect to the bars. The elongate elements are arranged between adjacent pairs of bars and exhibit a substantially wire-like structure, with a transversal section having a smaller area than a transversal section of the bars. Also described are a use of the product and a method for manufacture thereof. | 04-26-2012 |
20120121342 | SECURITY NET ON WATER OR ON THE GROUND - According to the invention, a security net can be erected in or on water or on the ground and is provided with a net or net-like structure ( | 05-17-2012 |
20120128437 | PYRAMIDAL FABRICS HAVING MULTI-LOBE FILAMENT YARNS AND METHOD FOR EROSION CONTROL - A pyramidal geotextile fabric comprising two sets of multi-lobe filament yarns interwoven in substantially perpendicular direction to each other, each of the multi-lobe filament yarns having pre-determined, different heat shrinkage characteristics such that, upon heating, the fabric forms a three-dimensional, cuspated profile. A method of stabilizing soil and reinforcing vegetation comprises the steps of placing a three-dimensional, high-profile woven fabric into soil, wherein the fabric comprises two sets of multi-lobe filament yarns interwoven in substantially perpendicular direction to each other, each of the multi-lobe filament yarns having pre-determined, different heat shrinkage characteristics such that, upon heating, the fabric forms a three-dimensional, cuspated profile; securing the fabric to the ground; and, distributing soil and seed onto the fabric such that the section of ground is quickly revegetated and thereby protected from further erosion. | 05-24-2012 |
20120141214 | GROUND COVERING STRUCTURE AND A PLANT AND A METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAID STRUCTURE - A production plant for a ground covering structure ( | 06-07-2012 |
20120230777 | SYNTHETIC GROUND COVER SYSTEM WITH BINDING INFILL FOR EROSION CONTROL - A synthetic ground cover system for erosion control to be placed atop the ground, including a synthetic grass which comprises a composite of one or more geo-textiles tufted with synthetic yarns. The synthetic ground cover also includes a sand/soil infill ballast applied to the synthetic grass and a binding agent applied to the sand/soil infill to stabilize the sand/soil infill against high velocity water shear forces. | 09-13-2012 |
20120243949 | ANCHOR ARRANGEMENT FOR USE WITH OPEN MAT SYSTEM; OPEN MAT SYSTEM; AND METHODS FOR REINFORCING EARTH - An open mat system to reinforce turf includes an anchor arrangement to help secure the mat to the turf. The anchor arrangement includes an anchor head embedded in the earth, a cable connected to the anchor head, a cable connector device, and a brace. The cable is inserted into the connector device, which holds the cable against withdrawal from the connector device. The brace includes a receiver, in which the cable connector device is removably oriented in the receiver. | 09-27-2012 |
20120257933 | PRODUCT HAVING A NET STRUCTURE, A PROCESS FOR REALIZING THE PRODUCT AND USE OF THE PRODUCT FOR GEOTECHNICAL APPLICATIONS - A reinforcing element for geo-technical applications may include a monolithic net structure made of a plastic material, having a plurality of first elements distanced from one another and having an elongate conformation in a respective prevalent development direction, a plurality of second elements distanced from one another and also having an elongate conformation, which develop substantially in a transversal direction to the first elements. The second elements are stretched along a development thereof, and the second elements are configured such that the net structure exhibits a substantially arched profile and forms a longitudinal seating having an axis of extension substantially parallel to the first elements. A process of manufacturing the reinforcing element and an artificial or partially artificial structure obtained by consolidating the terrain using the reinforcing element are also described. | 10-11-2012 |
20120282042 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL NETTED VEGETATION BLANKET WITH UPRIGHT LOOPS - A three-dimensional netted vegetation blanket with upright loops is manufactured by mechanically weaving a plurality of longitudinal, transverse, and loop-forming threads. The transverse threads are woven into a plurality of horizontal net bodies having a predetermined thickness and presenting a plurality of interlocked double-ply rings. The longitudinal threads are twisted threads having a predetermined strength, and are extended through the horizontal net bodies. The loop-forming threads are upward and downward extended through the interlocked rings of the horizontal net bodies to form a plurality of upright loops over any two parallelly adjacent horizontal net bodies, so as to give the netted vegetation blanket an enhanced structural strength and provide a 3D growing space for vegetation seeds. The 3D netted vegetation blanket has high void ratio to advantageously grow seeds and support seedlings, and thereby provides good effect in soil and water conservation as well as vegetation engineering works. | 11-08-2012 |
20120308312 | HARDENING AGENT DEPLOYMENT DEVICE - A hardening agent deployment device comprising: a main malleable pouch having at least two layers of water permeable material having a planar configuration and a pore size capable of retaining a hardening agent, the main malleable pouch formed by a first outer layer of water permeable material having the planar configuration and the pore size capable of retaining the hardening agent, and a second outer layer of water permeable material having the planar configuration and having the pore size capable of retaining the hardening agent, wherein the first outer layer of water permeable material and the second outer layer of water permeable material are affixed to each other forming the main malleable pouch; a structural support component enclosed within the main malleable pouch; and the hardening agent enclosed within the main malleable pouch, wherein the hardening agent hardens when coming in contact with water. | 12-06-2012 |
20130078041 | Load-Bearing Mat - A load-bearing mat includes longitudinal tire members and transverse tire members that are interwoven and secured at their ends via fasteners. Typically, the longitudinal tire members and transverse tire members are constructed from the treads of tires. The load-bearing mat may include lifting cables to facilitate transportation, installation, and removal. The load-bearing mat may be used to protect turf areas or soft soil from heavy vehicles or loads. | 03-28-2013 |
20130115015 | STRUCTURE FOR PREVENTING ROCKFALL, A ROCKFALL PREVENTION METHOD, AND A METHOD FOR DESIGNING SAID STRUCTURE - To provide rock fall prevention structure and rock fall prevention method capable of preventing the collapse of surface layer and preventing the falling of identified rock masses. Slope | 05-09-2013 |
20130156511 | METHOD AND STRUCTURE FOR REINFORCING ECOLOGICAL GREENING FABRIC - A method for reinforcing an ecological greening fabric, including steps of: forming a trench ( | 06-20-2013 |
20130209178 | GEOCELL FOR MODERATE AND LOW LOAD APPLICATIONS - Geocells for moderate to low load applications are disclosed here. The geocells have a cell wall thickness of from 0.25 mm to 0.95 mm. They have a wall strength of from 3500 N/m to 15000 N/m. | 08-15-2013 |
20130209179 | GEOCELL FOR MODERATE AND LOW LOAD APPLICATIONS - Geocells for moderate to low load applications are disclosed here. The geocells have a cell wall thickness of from 0.25 mm to 0.95 mm. They have a wall strength of from 3500 N/m to 15000 N/m. | 08-15-2013 |
20130251461 | SAFETY NET - A method for producing a safety net, to a safety net, and to the use of such a safety net for protection from avalanches, falling rock or timber, mudslides, earth flows, or for slope protection. In the inventive method, firstly at least a first net element and at least a second net element are individually produced, self-contained, from respectively at least one rope, and are arranged parallel to each other and at a distance apart in a longitudinal direction of the safety net to be formed. Then the two net elements are connected to each other with the aid of at least one connecting rope, wherein the connecting rope is guided between the first and the second net element such that a self-contained connecting net element is obtained. | 09-26-2013 |
20130294847 | Cellular Confinement Systems - A cellular confinement system for soil, sand or other filler material comprises a number of sub-assemblies each made up of a plurality of interconnected open cells of fabric material. The sub-assemblies are stackable one on top of the other to provide a structure having at least one generally vertical side or end wall. Each sub-assembly comprises a skirt portion which is arranged to overlap between vertically juxtaposed sub-assemblies in use. The skirt portion substantially prevents or minimises the escape of finer aggregate material from between the stacked sub-assemblies. | 11-07-2013 |
20140072375 | STRONG NONWOVEN FABRICS FOR USE IN SILT CONTROL SYSTEMS - Strong nonwoven fabrics can be used as a sheet in a silt screen fence or other temporary silt screen barrier. The fabrics can be without reinforcements. Enhanced features of these strong nonwoven fabrics can enable them to be used as a sheet in a silt screen fence or other temporary silt screen barrier without adding additional processing steps. A strong nonwoven fabric without internal or external reinforcement that does not tear easily and has excellent light stability can be used. | 03-13-2014 |
20140140777 | ANCHOR ARRANGEMENT FOR USE WITH OPEN MAT SYSTEM; OPEN MAT SYSTEM; AND METHODS FOR REINFORCING EARTH - An open mat system to reinforce turf includes an anchor arrangement to help secure the mat to the turf. The anchor arrangement includes an anchor head embedded in the earth, a cable connected to the anchor head, a cable connector device, and a brace. The cable is inserted into the connector device, which holds the cable against withdrawal from the connector device. The brace includes a receiver, in which the cable connector device is removably oriented in the receiver. | 05-22-2014 |
20140154018 | REINFORCED SILT RETENTION SHEET - A reinforced silt retention material with a variable sieve capability is provided for use in soil erosion control applications. The reinforced silt retention material includes a sheet of water permeable filtering material having varying apparent opening sizes at a series of filtering zones defined along the sheet, which allows varying amounts of runoff water to pass through the sheet but resists the passage of silt and debris therethrough. The silt retention material further includes one or more reinforcing elements that provide additional support to the sheet to protect against tearing and/or undue movement of the sheet, as well as provide attachment points for fasteners used to fasten the sheet to support members for proper positioning during erosion control applications. | 06-05-2014 |
20140241817 | STABILIZED AND REINFORCED CIVIL CONSTRUCTIONS AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - Described herein is woven geotextile formed of a plain six-pick weave fabric having an apparent opening size (AOS) of at least 40 as measured in accordance with ASTM International Standard D4751, a water flow rate of at least 35 gpm/ft | 08-28-2014 |
20140363242 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVING HEAT STABILITY IN TEMPERATURE-SENSITIVE GEOTECHNICAL APPLICATIONS - A geotechnical application including a geotechnical site having a process area sensitive to temperature. A geosynthetic sheet covers the site process area, wherein the geosynthetic sheet includes an ultraviolet (UV) light stabilizer, is substantially impervious to water, and is at least translucent to light. The geosynthetic sheet prevents heat loss to the air which helps to elevate and/or maintain the temperature of the process area. | 12-11-2014 |
20150139742 | Artificial turf edging system and method - A method and system for providing an artificial turf edge. In one embodiment, the system includes: a main body portion having a bottom surface, an interior side surface, an exterior side surface and a top surface; an anchoring portion extending downwardly from the bottom surface, wherein the anchoring portion is configured to be driven downwardly into a ground surface to anchor the main body portion to the ground surface; and a plurality of artificial turf blades extending outwardly from the exterior side surface. | 05-21-2015 |
20160097182 | Anchored Landscaping Device - An anchored landscaping device facilitates installation of an aggregate material landscaping element and anchors the landscaping element to prevent scattering of the aggregate material. The device includes an anchoring layer constructed of a flexible material. The anchoring layer has a top surface and a perimeter edge. An aggregate landscaping material comprises a plurality of individual elements. Each of the individual elements of the aggregate landscaping material is coupled to the top surface of the anchoring layer wherein each individual element is secured in a fixed position on the top surface of the anchoring layer. | 04-07-2016 |
20160145816 | Net for Securing Rocks and Rock Slopes - Net as a securing or safety net for securing rocks or rock slopes, and against rock falls, landslides or similar natural hazards, wherein said net contains filament yarns from the group of multi- and/or monofilament yarns that are combined in a knot-free manner. In this net, in each case two material strands join at the mesh intersection points, wherein (a) each material strand (A; B) consists of at least two, preferably up to six, individual strands (A | 05-26-2016 |