Method of reducing mud in an animal stable, pen, paddock, or arena
US9103087B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 13, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02D3/005
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system for and method of remediating existing mud and reducing future mud in an animal stable, pen, paddock, or arena through the use of geocells filled with aggregate matter. A new surface is formed through the placing of a layer of networked geocells filled with compacted aggregate matter on top of the existing stable, pen, paddock or arena ground soil. A geotextile barrier may be placed below the layer of networked geocells. An optional aggregate layer may also be added on top of the aggregate-filled geocells. The geocells distribute loads (weight from the animals) across the soil, preventing soil displacement and mud formation.
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