Fascines
US8020233B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 22, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE01D15/122
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An inflatable tube (10) in a fascine is provided with a cover (11) of a braided material to provide significant strength. An outer cover (12) of KEVLAR™ may also be provided. The braided cover (11) and the inflatable tube (10) are held at the ends of the tube by a clamping mechanism (17, 18, 19) and a cylinder (40) of inflation gas is supported within the tube (10), when the tube (10) is inflated.
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