Earthen containment reinforcement system

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2011-07-19

2011-07-19

Bagnell, David J (Department: 3672)

Hydraulic and earth engineering

Earth treatment or control

Shoring, bracing, or cave-in prevention

C405S286000

Reexamination Certificate

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07980791

ABSTRACT:
An earthen containment reinforcement system has a plurality of connected panels containing recycled rubber vehicle tire material forming a retaining or barrier wall. The panels are connected by interlocking joints and include a rodent barrier for deterring rodent burrowing. An erosion shield having a proximal end connected to the top edge of each of a topmost panel of the interconnected panels, and a distal end extending away from the top of the interconnected panels toward a side of the earthen containment that is opposite a side in contact with water, wherein the distal end comprises an upwardly curved toe to prevent erosion at the base of the levee.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4739603 (1988-04-01), Butler
patent: 5139369 (1992-08-01), Jaecklin

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