Wave energy absorbing self-deployable wave break system
US8747023B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 1, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02B3/062
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A wave break structure having a body with a bulkhead and a first pontoon and a second pontoon. The first pontoon is positioned on one side of the bulkhead and the second pontoon is positioned on the opposite side of the bulkhead. The bulkhead extends substantially above the first and second pontoons. The bulkhead and the pontoons are integrally formed together of a metallic material. The bulkhead having a first wall extending at least 45° with respect to a second wall of said bulkhead so as to have an inverted V-shaped configuration. A crushed stone coating is applied to a surface of the bulkhead.
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