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Culvert diffuser

US9869082B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 1, 2016
Grant dateJan 16, 2018
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Expiry dateNov 1, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE01F5/005
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The present invention embodies a diffuser extending from the outlet end of a highway culvert, whereby the diffuser flares outwardly to provide a larger area cross-section at the outlet of the culvert in order to increase the capacity of the culvert and to reduce the effects of erosion from the outflow of water from the culvert outlet.

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