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Erosion control mats

US6517282B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 14, 2001
Grant dateFeb 11, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 14, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE02B3/043
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An erosion control mat having buoyant fronds is deployed in a body of water to enhance the accumulation of sediments. The mat includes a plurality of frond lines arranged in a fanfold pattern. Each frond line include a continuous elongate strip and a plurality of side-by-side buoyant fronds (strands). The frond lines are made of linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE), preferably metallocene catalyzed LLDPE.

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