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Erosion control device and matrix

US7210877B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 3, 2004
Grant dateMay 1, 2007
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 3, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE02B3/04
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An erosion control device for use on beach and land areas subject to erosion includes: (a) an elongated beam portion comprising a first wall and a first base; (b) a cross-beam portion having a length that is less than half the length of the elongated beam portion, the cross-beam portion including a second wall and a second base; and (c) a mechanism for connecting the device to a second erosion control device; wherein the cross-beam portion extends transversely through the elongated beam portion at about a mid-point of the elongated beam portion. Also included herein is a matrix of interconnectable, relatively uniform erosion control devices.

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