Flexible water gate

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2002-12-09

2008-10-14

Singh, Sunil (Department: 3672)

Hydraulic and earth engineering

Fluid control, treatment, or containment

Flow control

C405S106000, C405S115000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07435036

ABSTRACT:
A flexible water gate is described that is suitable for retaining water in a port, canal or river estuary. The gate is both economical to build and maintain and comprises a gate controller that allows a flexible member to be controllably moved between a closed and open position, as required. A flexible flood control barrier that comprises one or more of the aforementioned flexible water gates is also described. These gates are deployed side to side and provide an economical way of providing flood protection to an area susceptible to flood tides. When not in use the flexible membranes of the flexible water gates can be stored on the riverbed so permitting unrestricted access for marine vessels.

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Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT); International Search Report (PCT Article 18 and Rules 43 and 44); International Application No. PCT/GB02/05579; International Filing Date: Dec. 9, 2002; Applicant: University Court of Glasgow Caledonian University, undated.
English translation of German Patent No. DE718164, undated.

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