Acoustics – Sound-modifying means – Sound absorbing panels
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-31
2005-05-31
Fletcher, Marlon T. (Department: 2837)
Acoustics
Sound-modifying means
Sound absorbing panels
C181S284000, C181S288000, C181S294000, C052S144000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06899200
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a sound barrier1including a plurality of elongate panels2having first and second ends3and4, each panel2being formed from a shell5defining an inner chamber6adapted to contain sound attenuating liquid, said plurality of panels2being supportable in a planar configuration by a first support means7adapted to engage said first and second ends3and4respectively.Preferably the shell5is constructed from plastic and/or fiberglass and the sound attenuating liquid is water which may optionally include other materials such as sand, slurry, concrete rubble, mud, etc.Some embodiments include second support means9which are attachable to the post7so as to engage the panels2and thereby transfer a, substantial portion, or all of, the weight of each panel2to the post7.
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Arcus Kenneth James
Roberts John Kenneth
Arcus Kenneth James
Fletcher Marlon T.
Henricks Slavin & Holmes LLP
Roberts John Kenneth
Warren David
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