Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Earth-supported coping or edging
Patent
1991-11-07
1992-12-08
Scherbel, David A.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Earth-supported coping or edging
47 33, A01G 100
Patent
active
051686783
ABSTRACT:
A system for constructing landscape structures and bordering, landscape retaining walls, landscape modules, and planting structures of varying sizes, layers, and configurations, including modules and walls built from said system. Landscaping structures including modules, fences, walls and the like are custom erected at the job site from groups of component lanscaping logs of assorted lengths that are machined to interlock with cooperating male and female ends. The preferred landscaping log comprises a central body that is generally in the form of a parallelpiped having a square cross section. Each log comprises spaced apart male and female ends. The female end comprises a pair of apertured, spaced-apart flanges with a receptive notch defined therebetween. The male end comprises an apertured, outwardly projecting, flange adapted to be inserted within the receptive notch. Aligned flange orifices are penetrated by properly sized dowels to pivotally lock the logs and layers of logs together and anchor the various modules and wall structures through their joints to the ground, thus forming a variety of landscaping units and structures. Male and female terminators attachable to the logs provide a graduated termination, and compensate for irregular terrain. A bench is provided for coupling between similar modules. Numerous multi-layer, polygonal landscaping modules, edgings, buildings, enclosures, and fences can be custom formed. A deadman adaptation is provided for reinforcing wall sections.
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Britt Randall W.
Deaver J. Marlin
Morton Brooks A.
Ramsey Robert L.
Renfroe Kenneth L.
Carver Stephen D.
Scherbel David A.
Thompson Industries Inc.
Van Patten Michele A.
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