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Ground surface contour modifying apparatus and method

US5094569A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 30, 1990
Grant dateMar 10, 1992
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 30, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S273/31
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A ground surface contour modifying apparatus and method which includes a plurality of independent, selectively actuable hydraulic elements positioned below the surface of a defined area of ground. Selective actuation of the hydraulic elements enables modification of the contours of the overlying ground surface.

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