Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Specified terranean relationship – With waterproofing means; e.g. – covering – coating – or lamina
Reexamination Certificate
1998-05-12
2001-04-17
Friedman, Carl D. (Department: 3635)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Specified terranean relationship
With waterproofing means; e.g., covering, coating, or lamina
C052S001000, C052SDIG001, C160S023100, C405S114000, C405S115000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06216399
ABSTRACT:
TECHNICAL FIELD
In connection with flooding from rivers and lakes substantial damages are caused on buildings situated at a low level above a normal water line. A rise of the water line will mean that the building is filled with water or water damaged.
The invention relates to a device for protecting buildings from flooding.
PRIOR ART
From prior art documents it is previously known to provide below the ground surface around the building a folded or wound shield or protective device formed as a cloth or similar device. The shield can be pulled up to cover the face of the building. U.S. Pat. No. 4,488,386 discloses such a shield. A plurality of boxes enclosing the shield is disposed below the ground level adjacent to the face. The boxes are attached to the face of the building. Means are provided at some distance above the ground level for fastening the pulled out shield.
FR 2531475 discloses a similar shield. In this case the shield is fastened directly to the ground of the building below the ground level. Furthermore, the shield is provided with floating means that will lift the shield to place an upper edge thereof above the water level.
The prior art embodiments exhibit drawbacks since the shield, or the box in which the shield is stored, is fastened in the building. Regarding FR 2531475 there is required also a substantial construction work for the attachment of the shield.
In either of the shown embodiments the protective device is designed separately for each single building and comprises individually designed means for attaching the protective device to the building.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
An object of the invention is to provide a protective device that will accomplish an efficient protection when flooding occurs while at the same time be mounted in a simple way in different types of buildings. Furthermore, no rebuilding should be required when the protective device is mounted and used.
The protective device according to the invention is provided in modular form, different modules being combined and connected to each other to adjust to the shape of the building. Each of the modules is prefabricated and disposed in shallow ditches or holes in the ground around the building. The protective cloths enclosed in the modules are connected to each other so as to be waterproof in connection with arranging them in the holes. A specially designed corner module is used to close the protective device around the corners of the building.
When flooding is impending activation of the protective device is prepared. If flooding water reaches the protective device the protective cloth is lifted automatically by means of a float. Additionally advancing water may press the cloth towards the building but water is prevented from penetrating into the building.
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Flood Protection Systems Bebarli AB
Friedman Carl D.
Mathews, Collins, Shepherd & Gould
Wilkens Kevin D.
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