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Vertical flow diversion mat system

US5975796A · kind A · utility

5Cited by
9References
14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 5, 1998
Grant dateNov 2, 1999
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE02B17/0017
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A hanging articulated mat assemblage disposed between pilings or on a support structure using a plurality of elements connected with flexible rope to each other and to a support beam which permits the mat to swing freely while supporting substantial weight, and optionally using a nonabrasive pad disposed on selected faces of the elements to prevent abrasion while swinging of the mat.

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