Interlocking revetment block with reinforced sockets
US8123434B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 3, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02B3/14
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A concrete interlocking revetment block having a pair of arms and a pair of sockets. The arms have enlarged ends and the sockets have enlarged cavities to interlock similar blocks together and prevent lateral separation. The arms extend outwardly from respective side edges of the block, with radial axes orthogonal to each other so as to be adjacent to each other. The sockets are formed into respective side edges of the block, with radial axes orthogonal to each other so as to also be adjacent to each other. The depth of at least one socket is less than the thickness of the block. A portion of the socket is thus covered with concrete to thereby provide reinforcement between adjacent sockets of the block, and reduce incidences of breakage. At least one arm is also formed with a thickness less than the thickness of the block.
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