Boot for geosynthetic layer
US8192111B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 20, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02D17/202
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A boot for attaching a geosynthetic layer to a vertical member in a soil, where the geosynthetic layer extends substantially horizontally outwardly from the vertical member. The boot includes a stack of flexible rings. Each ring has an inner edge defining a center opening larger than the horizontal cross section of the vertical member and an outer edge, and is secured around its inner edge to the inner edge of a ring adjacent one side and around its outer edge to the outer edge of a ring adjacent its other side. The bottom ring of the stack of rings is adapted to secure to the geosynthetic layer. A securement ring is secured around the top ring of the stack of rings and has a center opening adapted to be secured to the vertical member.
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