Artificial reef
US7497643B2 · kind B2 · utility
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21Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 18, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A10/11
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An artificial reef comprises at least one bag which is generally configured to define at least a portion of a reef and which is at least partially fillable with air. An anchor is attached to the bag for maintaining the bag at a desired location substantially underwater. A plurality of such bags may be attached to one another and configured so as to define a reef which enhances the suitability of waves for surfing or which mitigates beach erosion.
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