Patent · US Expired

Box culvert

US5720577A · kind A · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 11, 1995
Grant dateFeb 24, 1998
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Expiry dateOct 11, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE01F5/005
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A box culvert formed from a plurality of corrugated sections. Reinforcing ribs are secured to the outside surface of the culvert. A universal receiving channel is provided for each lower edge of the culvert and may be used to secure lower edge portions extending at different angles relative to horizontal. A rib configuration is disclosed which results in manufacturing and material savings.

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