Hydraulic and earth engineering – Fluid control – treatment – or containment – Flow control
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-12
2011-07-12
Lagman, Frederick L (Department: 3672)
Hydraulic and earth engineering
Fluid control, treatment, or containment
Flow control
C405S116000, C405S107000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07976240
ABSTRACT:
A flood barrier comprises a plurality of panels attached together. A gasket runs continuously around the exterior periphery of each panel. When a panel is attached to an adjacent panel, the said gasket is compressed and the panels together form a watertight joint. Elongated members are attached to each panel to provide support. The bottom surface of the panel, together with the said gasket, is pressed against the ground from the weight of the floodwater and that of the panel itself. Sandbags and/or weights may be used to assist in pressing the said gasket against the ground as needed. This forms a watertight joint between the bottom surface of the panels and the ground. The attachment of a plurality of said panels together form a flood barrier. Most panels are flat panels and some are angled panels. The flat panels and angled panels can be assembled on site to surround a house or a building to form a barrier against flooding.
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