An elongated polymeric impermeable geomembrane sheet having opposing first and second surfaces with a plurality of spaced-apart first projections extending from the first surface, said first projections each tapering to a pointed apex at a distal extent, which first projections for mechanically engaging a synthetic drainage geomesh sheet overlaid by a tufted geotextile sheet and in contact with adjacent fill materials within the aggregation, whereby the aggregation has increased resistance to shear failure of the aggregation of fill materials and reducing stabilization failures of materials aggregation applications. A ground covering closure system is disclosed.
A tufted geotextile for covering and closing land surfaces with shear resistance to hydraulic and dry-flow displacement of infill, having a backing sheet tufted with first yarns to form a plurality of first tufts that extend a first length as simulated grass blades and tufted with second yarns different from the first yarn for a plurality of second tufts extend a second length as simulated understory grass blades, said second tufts having distal ends that splay to form nexts of discrete fibers extending into interstices between the first and second tufts, and an infill received within the interstices, which next restrict hydraulic and dry-flow displacement of the infill. A method of tufting a geotextile for understory tufts and nests is disclosed. A method of covering outdoor land sites for increased resistance to high shear hydraulic and dry-flow events is disclosed.
D02G 3/24 - Bulked yarns or threads, e.g. formed from staple fibre components with different relaxation characteristics
D02G 3/34 - Yarns or threads having slubs, knops, spirals, loops, tufts, or other irregular or decorative effects, i.e. effect yarns
E02D 31/00 - Protective arrangements for foundations or foundation structures; Ground foundation measures for protecting the soil or the subsoil water, e.g. preventing or counteracting oil pollution
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STRUCTURED STABILIZERS FOR ELONGATED SUPPORT MEMBERS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES
A structured stabilizer for an elongated support member for supporting a photovoltaic module, having a first mass body and opposing second mass body interconnected by a bridge joining the mass bodies in spaced-apart relation and a passageway defined by the bridge and by the opposing mass bodies, the passageway for receiving a portion of an elongated support member for aligned seating of the stabilizer with the bridge seated on an upper surface thereof for resisting wind uplift and movement of the elongated support member while supporting the attached photovoltaic module.
A solar energy racking system for a plurality of solar panels for generation of electrical energy comprising a pair of opposing elongated rails for disposing in spaced-apart relation on a surface and secured thereto with a pair of anchors for each elongated rail, said anchors for connecting to the surface and to respective opposing portions of the elongated rail; and a solar photovoltaic module for securing to the pair of rails with a plurality of clips. A plurality of solar panels mount to the rails in a dense-space array having a Slow-profile relative to the surface. Optionally an intermediate engaging member attached to the rails intermediate the anchors further secures the rails to the surface.
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Exterior surface protective coatings, namely, urethane coatings for applying as a binder for infill on surfaces; Exterior surface protective coatings, namely, urethane coatings for applying as a binder for infill on tufted geosynthetic ground covers; Exterior surface protective coatings, namely coatings for applying to tufted geosynthetic ground covers Application of coatings to infill on surfaces; application of coatings to tufted geosynthetic ground covers
A fail-safe gas collection system for collecting waste gas from a waste pile having an impermeable membrane covering substantially all or part of the waste pile. The fail-safe gas collection system includes an anti-lift topping for biasing the membrane to remain in place in the presence of winds. A network of conduits is positioned beneath and extends beneath the membrane. A plurality of collection nodes are positioned at spaced-apart positions on the network of conduits. A negative pressure pump is provided for drawing gas through the collection nodes of the network of conduits. An adjustable control valve is positioned between the network of conduits and the negative pressure pump. At least one pressure relief valve is provided to prevent the membrane from ballooning in the event that the negative pressure pump stops operating for a time.
A gas collection grid for use at landfills having a gas-producing waste pile, including a lower geocomposite positioned over the gas-producing waste pile, a protective layer of soil is positioned over the lower geocomposite. An upper geocomposite is positioned over the protective layer of soil such that the protective layer of soil is positioned between the lower and upper geocomposites. An impermeable geomembrane is positioned over the upper geocomposite. A cruciform gas collector conduit grid is positioned within or atop the protective layer of soil and has a plurality of collection orifices formed adjacent the vertical openings formed in the protective layer of soil. The impermeable geomembrane is non-perforated adjacent the collection orifices and the cruciform gas collector conduit grid is adapted for delivering collected gas laterally from beneath the geomembrane rather than vertically through the geomembrane.
A shallow gas well for use at landfills having a gas-producing waste pile includes a lower geocomposite positioned over the gas-producing waste pile and a protective layer of soil positioned over the lower geocomposite. An upper geocomposite is positioned over the protective layer of soil such that the protective layer of soil is positioned between the lower and upper geocomposites. An impermeable geomembrane is positioned over the upper geocomposite and a shallow gas well collector is positioned within the protective layer of soil.
A gas collection grid for use at landfills having a gas-producing waste pile, including a lower geocomposite positioned over the gas-producing waste pile, a protective layer of soil is positioned over the lower geocomposite. An upper geocomposite is positioned over the protective layer of soil such that the protective layer of soil is positioned between the lower and upper geocomposites. An impermeable geomembrane is positioned over the upper geocomposite. A cruciform gas collector conduit grid is positioned within or atop the protective layer of soil and has a plurality of collection orifices formed adjacent the vertical openings formed in the protective layer of soil. The impermeable geomembrane is non-perforated adjacent the collection orifices and the cruciform gas collector conduit grid is adapted for delivering collected gas laterally from beneath the geomembrane rather than vertically through the geomembrane.
A shallow gas well for use at landfills having a gas-producing waste pile includes a lower geocomposite positioned over the gas-producing waste pile and a protective layer of soil positioned over the lower geocomposite. An upper geocomposite is positioned over the protective layer of soil such that the protective layer of soil is positioned between the lower and upper geocomposites. An impermeable geomembrane is positioned over the upper geocomposite and a shallow gas well collector is positioned within the protective layer of soil.
F16L 41/02 - Branch units, e.g. made in one piece, welded, riveted
E02D 31/00 - Protective arrangements for foundations or foundation structures; Ground foundation measures for protecting the soil or the subsoil water, e.g. preventing or counteracting oil pollution
A fail-safe gas collection system for collecting waste gas from a waste pile having an impermeable membrane covering substantially all of the waste pile. The fail- safe gas collection system includes an anti-lift topping for biasing the membrane to remain in place in the presence of winds. A network of conduits is positioned beneath and extends beneath the membrane. A plurality of collection nodes are positioned at spaced-apart positions on the network of conduits. A negative pressure pump is provided for drawing gas through the collection nodes of the network of conduits. An adjustable control valve is positioned between the network of conduits and the negative pressure pump. At least one pressure relief valve is provided to prevent the membrane from ballooning in the event that the negative pressure pump stops operating for a time.
B09B 3/80 - Destroying solid waste or transforming solid waste into something useful or harmless involving an extraction step
B01D 53/00 - Separation of gases or vapours; Recovering vapours of volatile solvents from gases; Chemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols
A ground mounting system for supporting solar photovoltaic panels on a planar or inclined having an array of soil fasteners in spaced-relation driven through a geomembrane overlying a greenfield ground site and connected with a respective one of a plurality adapting regulating apparatus to racks to which solar photovoltaic panels mount securely, which soil fasteners communicate compressive loads to the ground while resisting tension forces from wind uplift on the planar field of solar photovoltaic panels.
A connector for securing a solar photovoltaic panel to a support, comprising a first plate for coupling with the support for holding a solar photovoltaic panel for generation of electrical energy and a second plate hingedly connected to the first plate for supporting a portion of the solar photovoltaic panel, and a clip for securing to the second plate and for holdingly contacting the solar panel, whereby the clip being secured to the second plate, holds the solar panel thereon. An array of a plurality of solar photovoltaic panels may be interconnected with the connectors for positioning on a surface for generation of electrical energy.
F24S 25/63 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules for fixing modules or their peripheral frames to supporting elements
15.
WIND UPLIFT-RESISTANT SURFACE COVER SYSTEMS AND METHOD
A cover system for preventing water ingress having a geomembrane layer and a wind-disturbing open-pore layer thereon and defining an asperity extent, said open-pore layer for forming in situ an air-flow turbulence zone between the geomembrane layer and a boundary space proximate the open-pore layer as a transition from turbulent flow of wind in the turbulence zone to laminar flow of the wind remote from the geomembrane layer, said open-pore layer inducing disturbance of a wind flow into and through the layer, whereby a suction force on the geomembrane is disturbingly broken by turbulent wind shear events therein and exerted downward pressure deflections, wherein the wind speed and pressure differential lessen and the geomembrane resists uplift. A method of covering a large area surface with a cover system that resists wind uplift is disclosed.
E02D 31/00 - Protective arrangements for foundations or foundation structures; Ground foundation measures for protecting the soil or the subsoil water, e.g. preventing or counteracting oil pollution
E04D 5/10 - Roof covering by making use of flexible material, e.g. supplied in roll form by making use of compounded or laminated materials, e.g. metal foils or plastic films coated with bitumen
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 3/30 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids characterised by a layer formed with recesses or projections, e.g. grooved, ribbed
B32B 5/06 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments characterised by a fibrous layer needled to another layer, e.g. of fibres, of paper
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Synthetic turf joining system with water channel and method of joining synthetic turf
A turf joining system i ncluding a first piece and second piece of a synthetic turf and a bridge support. The first and second pieces have side edges which are closely adjacent each other. The bridge support heat welds to the overlying first and second pieces to form an elongated first heat weld and elongated second heat weld each proximate and spaced from the respective side edge to define a water channel therebetween. A method of sealing a plurality of synthetic turf pieces together is disclosed.
B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed parts; Apparatus therefor
B29C 65/20 - Joining of preformed parts; Apparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using heated tool with direct contact, e.g. using "mirror"
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Tufted Geotextile With Increased Shear Resistance To Hydraulic Infill Displacement And Dry-Flow Loading
A tufted geotextile for covering a land surface, comprising a porous backing sheet densely tufted to provide simulated grass blades having interstices therebetween on a tuft gauge of about 20 tufts per foot to about 50 tufts per foot and the adjacent lines spaced about ¼ inch, the interstices for receiving an infill from the backing sheet to a fill plane to increase shading of the interstices by the tuft blades on the backing sheet while resisting hydraulic displacement and movement of the infill while overlying the ground surface for covering purposes. A closure system is disclosed using the tufted geotextile as a component overlying an impermeable geomembrane for resisting inflow of water below the ground surface.
A mounting system 110 for a solar panel 11 includes a base plate 114 having an elongated mounting slot 116, a spacer beam 124 with a slot 128, a first T-shaped fastener 131 having a mounting plate 132 with a width slightly smaller than the size of the slot and a length larger than the size of the slot, so that the mounting plate may be passed through the slot and then rotated so that it then cannot pass back through the slot. A second T-shaped fastener 137 having the same configuration couples the solar panel to the spacer. The system optionally has a ballast system 145 which includes a ballast tray 146 and third T-shaped fastener 155 of the same configuration for coupling the tray to the base plate. An anti-creep strip 161 is coupled to the base member through fourth T-shaped fasteners 162 of the same configuration.
F24S 25/33 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules using elongate rigid mounting elements extending substantially along the mounting surface, e.g. for covering buildings with solar heat collectors forming substantially planar assemblies, e.g. of coplanar or stacked profiles
F24S 25/636 - Clamps; Clips clamping by screw-threaded elements
F24S 25/61 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules for fixing to the ground or to building structures
A tufted geotextile includes a backing sheet tufted to resemble grass with polymeric yarns that when tufted form loops or bridges on a back side and tufts that extend as grass-like blades from an upper surface. Each line of tuft blades is tufted with a repeating stitching pattern generally of a weft portion along a tuft line first axis and warp portions disposed in a first direction at an angle to the first weft portion. The tufts define interstices that define cells that receive and trap infill for resisting displacement and movement of the infill under loading such as hydraulic flow or granular flow due to wind, seismic, vibrations, expansion and contraction loading, and the like. Each line of tuft blades is sewn along an alternating, interconnected “C-shaped” stitching pattern or square wave stitching pattern to define diverting tufts to restrict infill displacement and water flow.
This present invention is directed to variable affinity chromatography apparatus and methods for using the same. In particular, the polarity of the stationary phase or the mobile phase is modulated using an external stimulus. Exemplary external stimulus that can be used in the invention include, but are not limited to, electric field, electromagnetic radiation including UV, Vis, and infrared wavelengths, as well other stimuli that are known to one skilled in the art. Generally, any external stimulation that changes the polarity of a stimulus responsive material can be used. One particular embodiment of the invention provides a chromatography apparatus comprising: (i) a chromatography column having a stationary-phase separation medium contained therein; (ii) an external stimulus generator operatively connected to said chromatography column; and (iii) a chromatography mobile-phase, wherein at least one of said stationary-phase separation medium and said chromatography mobile-phase comprises a stimulus responsive material that adopts a different configuration based on the absence or the presence of said external stimulus, wherein different configurations of said stimulus responsive material results in a different stationary or mobile phase affinity, and wherein said external stimulus is selected from the group consisting of electric field, electromagnetic radiation, and a combination thereof.
B01D 15/36 - Selective adsorption, e.g. chromatography characterised by the separation mechanism involving ionic interaction, e.g. ion-exchange, ion-pair, ion-suppression or ion-exclusion
B01D 15/38 - Selective adsorption, e.g. chromatography characterised by the separation mechanism involving specific interaction not covered by one or more of groups , e.g. affinity, ligand exchange or chiral chromatography
An elongated plate having a rail and defining lateral wings on opposing sides and a plurality of spaced-apart tabs extending below a plane defined by a bottom surface of the plate for engaging a tufted geotextile ground cover, said rail for receiving a fastener for engaging a bracket of a photovoltaic module thereto. Alternatively, a pair of U-shaped racks support adjacent photovoltaic modules in a series on a support surface, comprising a base and a pair of opposing elongated legs each having a support plate for supportingly engaging a respective one of two adjacent photovoltaic modules, and the base including spaced tabs projecting at an angle to dispose a respective distal end vertically spaced from a bottom surface of the base, for engaging a portion of the support surface.
A tufted geotextile for covering and closing land surfaces with shear resistance to hydraulic and dry-flow displacement of infill, having a backing sheet tufted with first yarns to form a plurality of first tufts that extend a first length as simulated grass blades and tufted with secon yarns different from the first yarn for a plurality of second tufts extend a second length as simulated understory grass blades, said second tufts having distal ends that splay to form nexts of discrete fibers extending into interstices between the first and second tufts, and an infill received within the interstices, which next restrict hydraulic and dry-flow displacement of the infill. A mehtod of tufting a geotextile for understory tufts and nests is disclosed. A method of covering outdoor land sites for increased resistance to high shear hydraulic and dry-flow events is disclosed.
Artificial ground coverings for environmental sites, namely, geotextiles in the nature of fabric and sheeting for landscaping use and
erosion prevention in land sites; Artificial ground coverings for environmental land sites, namely, erosion control fabric; Artificial
ground covering for landfills comprising an impermeable geomembrane in the nature of erosion control fabric and a synthetic
tufted fabric overlay for resisting wind loading on the aforementioned geomembrane; Landfill gas collection system comprised of
an impermeable geomembrane and a synthetic tufted fabric overlay for covering a land site and with vertical collection well, lateral
collection pipes, and junctions for placing therein, with all of the aforementioned vertical collection well and lateral collection pipes
being in the nature of rigid pipes not of metal and junctions not of metal, with the system also including discharge valves and
being sold as a unit; Landfill gas collection system comprised of a vertical collection well, lateral collection pipes, and junctions,
with all of the aforementioned being in the nature of rigid pipes not of metal and junctions not of metal, with the system also
including discharge valves and being sold as a unit
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WIND UPLIFT-RESISTANT SURFACE COVER SYSTEMS AND METHOD
A cover system for preventing water ingress having a geomembrane layer and a wind-disturbing open-pore layer thereon and defining an asperity extent, said open-pore layer for forming in situ an air-flow turbulence zone between the geomembrane layer and a boundary space proximate the open-pore layer as a transition from turbulent flow of wind in the turbulence zone to laminar flow of the wind remote from the geomembrane layer, said open-pore layer inducing disturbance of a wind flow into and through the layer, whereby a suction force on the geomembrane is disturbingly broken by turbulent wind shear events therein and exerted downward pressure deflections, wherein the wind speed and pressure differential lessen and the geomembrane resists uplift. A method of covering a large area surface with a cover system that resists wind uplift is disclosed.
in situin situ an air-flow turbulence zone between the geomembrane layer and a boundary space proximate the open-pore layer as a transition from turbulent flow of wind in the turbulence zone to laminar flow of the wind remote from the geomembrane layer, said open-pore layer inducing disturbance of a wind flow into and through the layer, whereby a suction force on the geomembrane is disturbingly broken by turbulent wind shear events therein and exerted downward pressure deflections, wherein the wind speed and pressure differential lessen and the geomembrane resists uplift. A method of covering a large area surface with a cover system that resists wind uplift is disclosed.
A tufted geotextile cover system, comprising a backing sheet tufted with first tuft lines of tufts on a first spacing and second transverse tuft lines of tufts on a second spacing greater than the first spacing to dispose the second tufts intermediate opposing pairs of the first tuft lines that define interstices for receiving infill, the tufts in the second tuft lines increasing resistance of the infill to displacement and dry flow movement in response to loading on the geotextile overlying a surface for covering a ground site. A closure system is disclosed using the tufted geotextile as a component overlying an impermeable geomembrane for resisting inflow of water below the ground surface.
Α turf joining system including a first piece and second piece of a synthetic turf and a bridge support. The first and second pieces have side edges which are closely adjacent each other. The bridge support heat welds to the overlying first and second pieces to form an elongated first heat weld and elongated second heat weld each proximate and spaced from the respective side edge to define a water channel therebetween. A method of sealing a plurality of synthetic turf pieces together is disclosed.
B29C 65/50 - Joining of preformed parts; Apparatus therefor using adhesives using adhesive tape
B32B 27/02 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin in the form of fibres or filaments
B32B 3/10 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
C08K 7/00 - Use of ingredients characterised by shape
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urathane coating for applying to infill on tufted geosynthetic ground covers application of urathane coating to infill on tufted geosynthetic ground covers
A low-profile fluid collection conduit includes an elongate outer cover having an upper portion and a lower portion generally opposite the upper portion, with the outer cover being much wider than it is tall and defining an interior volume. An elongate rigid spacer is fitted within the interior volume of the elongate outer cover, with the elongate spacer allowing the majority of the interior volume to be unfilled so as to permit the flow of fluid along and within the elongate outer cover. The collection conduit is used with a fluid-impermeable membrane as part of a landfill fluid collection and conveyance system.
A mounting system 180 for a solar panel 11 includes a rail 114 having an elongated mounting slot 116 secured to a flexible attaching connector 188 with fasteners and the flexible attaching connector for welding to a geomembrane overlying a slope surface, and a photovoltaic module 11 connected with fasteners to the rail, and optionally a ballast system 145 that includes a ballast tray 146 and ballast 152 coupled with fasteners to the rail.
F24S 25/33 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules using elongate rigid mounting elements extending substantially along the mounting surface, e.g. for covering buildings with solar heat collectors forming substantially planar assemblies, e.g. of coplanar or stacked profiles
F24S 25/636 - Clamps; Clips clamping by screw-threaded elements
F24S 25/61 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules for fixing to the ground or to building structures
A tufted geotextile includes a backing sheet tufted to resemble grass with polymeric yarns that when tufted form loops or bridges on a back side and tufts that extend as grass-like blades from an upper surface. Each line of tuft blades is tufted with a repeating stitching pattern generally of a weft portion along a tuft line first axis and warp portions disposed in a first direction at an angle to the first weft portion. The tufts define interstices that define cells that receive and trap infill for resisting displacement and movement of the infill under loading such as hydraulic flow or granular flow due to wind, seismic, vibrations, expansion and contraction loading, and the like. Each line of tuft blades is sewn along an alternating, interconnected "C-shaped" stitching pattern or square wave stitching pattern to define diverting tufts to restrict infill displacement and water flow.
E04D 11/00 - Roof covering, as far as not restricted to features covered by only one of groups ; Roof covering in ways not provided for by groups
E04D 13/16 - Insulating devices or arrangements in so far as the roof covering is concerned
E04D 3/32 - Roof covering by making use of flat or curved slabs or stiff sheets with special cross-section, e.g. with corrugations on both sides, with ribs, flanges, or the like of plastics, fibrous materials, or asbestos cement
E04D 3/35 - Roofing slabs or stiff sheets comprising two or more layers, e.g. for insulation
A low-profile fluid collection conduit includes an elongate outer cover having an upper portion and a lower portion generally opposite the upper portion, with the outer cover being much wider than it is tall and defining an interior volume. An elongate rigid spacer is fitted within the interior volume of the elongate outer cover, with the elongate spacer allowing the majority of the interior volume to be unfilled so as to permit the flow of fluid along and within the elongate outer cover. The collection conduit is used with a fluid-impermeable membrane as part of a landfill fluid collection and conveyance system.
A low-profile fluid collection conduit includes an elongate outer cover having an upper portion and a lower portion generally opposite the upper portion, with the outer cover being much wider than it is tall and defining an interior volume. An elongate rigid spacer is fitted within the interior volume of the elongate outer cover, with the elongate spacer allowing the majority of the interior volume to be unfilled so as to permit the flow of fluid along and within the elongate outer cover. The collection conduit is used with a fluid-impermeable membrane as part of a landfill fluid collection and conveyance system.
A tufted geotextile for covering a land surface, comprising a porous backing sheet densely tufted to provide simulated grass blades having interstices therebetween on a tuft guage of about 20 tufts per foot to about 50 tufts per foot and the adjacent lines spaced about 1/4 inch, the interstices for receiving an infill from the backing sheet to a fill plane to increase shading of the interstices by the tuft blades on the backing sheet while resisting hydrualic displacement and movement of the infill while overlying the ground surface for covering purposes. A covering system is disclosed using the tufted geotextile as a component overlying an impermeable geomembrane for resisting inflow of water below the ground surface.
E04D 11/00 - Roof covering, as far as not restricted to features covered by only one of groups ; Roof covering in ways not provided for by groups
E04D 13/16 - Insulating devices or arrangements in so far as the roof covering is concerned
E04D 3/32 - Roof covering by making use of flat or curved slabs or stiff sheets with special cross-section, e.g. with corrugations on both sides, with ribs, flanges, or the like of plastics, fibrous materials, or asbestos cement
E04D 3/35 - Roofing slabs or stiff sheets comprising two or more layers, e.g. for insulation
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SYNTHETIC GROUND COVER SYSTEM FOR EROSION PROTECTION
A synthetic turf cover system for covering various types of ground where water and wind erosion protection are needed includes a non-woven synthetic textile drainage layer and a woven textile layer positioned beneath and adjacent the non-woven synthetic textile drainage layer. A plurality of synthetic grass blades extend above the non-woven synthetic textile drainage layer and through the non-woven synthetic textile drainage layer and the woven textile layer, and the synthetic grass blades are tufted into the woven textile layer. The non-woven synthetic textile drainage layer can comprise a needle punched synthetic non-woven fabric or an air-laid synthetic non-woven fabric.
B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
A non-woven mat of randomly oriented thermoplastic or polymeric fibers defining interstitial gaps that form interference pathways for non-direct water flow therethrough, whereby the mat being disposed on a ground surface moderates a rate of flow of environmental water for increased seepage of the environmental water into a subground and resists rapid lateral flow of environmental water across the ground cover, and with a stabilization layer in a bottom surface portion of the mat or optionally secured with staples to the ground. A method of forming a stabilized water flow control ground cover is disclosed.
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 5/22 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous
B32B 5/24 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer
B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
A non-woven mat of randomly oriented thermoplastic or polymeric fibers defining interstitial gaps that form interference pathways for non-direct water flow therethrough, whereby the mat being disposed on a ground surface moderates a rate of flow of environmental water for increased seepage of the environmental water into a subground and resists rapid lateral flow of environmental water across the ground cover, and with a stabilization layer in a bottom surface portion of the mat or optionally secured with staples to the ground. A method of forming a stabilized water flow control ground cover is disclosed.
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 5/22 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous
B32B 5/24 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer
B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
A ground cover is disclosed having a non-woven layer or mat of randomly oriented polymeric fibers coupled to an underlying porous or water permeable geomembrane or base layer of a polymeric material. The ground cover may include tufts or strands of the synthetic turf or grass bonded to the base layer.
B32B 5/06 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments characterised by a fibrous layer needled to another layer, e.g. of fibres, of paper
B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
A low profile fluid collection conduit (50) includes an elongate outer cover (52) having an upper portion (53) and a lower portion (54) generally opposite the upper portion, with the outer cover being much wider than it is tall and defining an interior volume (55). An elongate rigid spacer (100) is fitted within the interior volume of the elongate outer cover, with the elongate spacer allowing the majority of the interior volume to be unfilled so as to permit the flow of fluid along and within the elongate outer cover. The collection conduit is used with a fluid-impermeable membrane (M) as part of a landfill fluid collection and conveyance system.
A geoturf tube for stabilization of erodible ground surfaces said geoturf tube formed of a geotextile fabric in a tubular shape and configured to contain sands but allow water to pass through and a tufted tensile elements cover attached to at least a portion of the geotextile fabric. Alternatively, a geoturf cover of a geotextile and a plurality of tufted tensile elements installed as a separate layer above a geotube to serve as a protective barrier and extend the service life of the geotube. A method of stabilization of erodible surfaces with a geoturf tube or a geoturf cover is disclosed.
E02D 31/00 - Protective arrangements for foundations or foundation structures; Ground foundation measures for protecting the soil or the subsoil water, e.g. preventing or counteracting oil pollution
E02B 3/00 - Engineering work in connection with control or use of streams, rivers, coasts, or other marine sites; Sealings or joints for engineering work in general
A low-profile fluid collection conduit includes an elongate outer cover having an upper portion and a lower portion generally opposite the upper portion, with the outer cover being much wider than it is tall and defining an interior volume. An elongate rigid spacer is fitted within the interior volume of the elongate outer cover, with the elongate spacer allowing the majority of the interior volume to be unfilled so as to permit the flow of fluid along and within the elongate outer cover. The collection conduit is used with a fluid-impermeable membrane as part of a landfill fluid collection and conveyance system.
A synthetic turf cover system for covering various types of ground where water and wind erosion protection are needed includes a non-woven synthetic textile drainage layer and a woven textile layer positioned beneath and adjacent the non-woven synthetic textile drainage layer. A plurality of synthetic grass blades extend above the non-woven synthetic textile drainage layer and through the non-woven synthetic textile drainage layer and the woven textile layer, and the synthetic grass blades are tufted into the woven textile layer. The non-woven synthetic textile drainage layer can comprise a needle punched synthetic non-woven fabric or an air-laid synthetic non-woven fabric.
A synthetic turf cover system for covering various types of ground where water and wind erosion protection are needed includes a non-woven synthetic textile drainage layer and a woven textile layer positioned beneath and adjacent the non-woven synthetic textile drainage layer. A plurality of synthetic grass blades extend above the non-woven synthetic textile drainage layer and through the non-woven synthetic textile drainage layer and the woven textile layer, and the synthetic grass blades are tufted into the woven textile layer. The non-woven synthetic textile drainage layer can comprise a needle punched synthetic non-woven fabric or an air-laid synthetic non-woven fabric.
A mounting system 110 for a solar panel 11 includes a base plate 114 having an elongated mounting slot 116, a spacer beam 124 with a slot 128, a first T-shaped fastener 131 having a mounting plate 132 with a width slightly smaller than the size of the slot and a length larger than the size of the slot, so that the mounting plate may be passed through the slot and then rotated so that it then cannot pass back through the slot. A second T-shaped fastener 137 having the same configuration couples the solar panel to the spacer. The system optionally has a ballast system 145 which includes a ballast tray 146 and third T-shaped fastener 155 of the same configuration for coupling the tray to the base plate. An anti-creep strip 161 is coupled to the base member through fourth T-shaped fasteners 162 of the same configuration.
H02N 6/00 - Generators in which light radiation is directly converted into electrical energy (solar cells or assemblies thereof H01L 25/00, H01L 31/00)
H01L 31/042 - PV modules or arrays of single PV cells
H02S 20/10 - Supporting structures directly fixed to the ground
F24S 25/33 - Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules using elongate rigid mounting elements extending substantially along the mounting surface, e.g. for covering buildings with solar heat collectors forming substantially planar assemblies, e.g. of coplanar or stacked profiles
F24S 25/636 - Clamps; Clips clamping by screw-threaded elements
F24S 25/61 - Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules for fixing to the ground or to building structures
A solar energy system for use with tufted geosynthetics on a substantially flat surface having a racking structure with bases and attachments for frictional seating to a tufted geosynthetic ground cover system, a bifacial solar panel mounted to the racking system and electrically connected to a connection box for communicating electrical current to an electricity power conditioner of an electrical current grid generated upon exposure of the solar panel to ambient light. A method of using a solar energy system with tufted geosynthetics cover system is disclosed.
A tufted geosynthetic lightweight ballast system for roof protection in which the system comprises a composite of one or more geotextiles tufted with one or more synthetic yarns.
A gas vent for a landfill includes a sub-surface gas collection manifold for collecting sub-surface gas from beneath a geomembrane. Preferably, the collection manifold includes a plenum for receiving sub-surface gas. A conduit is connected to and extends upwardly from the plenum, with the conduit communicating with the interior volume of the plenum and having an upper discharge end. The conduit is adapted and provided for communicating sub-surface gas from within the interior volume of the plenum through the geomembrane. A low-pressure relief valve is operative for opening when positive pressure exists within the conduit. The low-pressure relief valve comprises a valve membrane normally resting upon a seat and which is lifted off the seat by low positive pressure.
A process for the solidification of liquid waste prior to disposal in a landfill, and an impermeable container in which the liquid waste is solidified.
A method for covering a site with synthetic turf includes laying down a first elongate strip of synthetic turf, laying down a second elongate strip of synthetic turf, with the second elongate strip of synthetic turf is laid down substantially adjacent to the first elongate strip of synthetic turf in a manner such that a portion of the second elongate strip partially overlays a portion of the first elongate strip forming a lap joint. The method also includes the step of applying heat and/or pressure to weld the first elongate strip of synthetic turf to the second elongate strip of synthetic turf along the lap joint.
A synthetic ground cover system for erosion control to be placed atop the ground, including a synthetic grass which comprises a composite of one or more geotextiles tufted with synthetic yarns and an impermeable backing/layer. The synthetic ground cover also includes a sand/soil infill ballast applied to the synthetic grass and a binding agent appled to the sand/soil infill to stabilize the sand/soil infill against high velocity water shear forces.
A synthetic ground cover system for erosion control to be placed atop the ground, including a synthetic grass which comprises a composite of one or more geotextiles tufted with synthetic yarns and an impermeable backing/layer. The synthetic ground cover also includes a sand/soil infill ballast applied to the synthetic grass and a binding agent appled to the sand/soil infill to stabilize the sand/soil infill against high velocity water shear forces.
Artificial ground coverings for environmental sites,
consisting primarily of an erosion control geomembrane
fabric, erosion control tufted geosynthetic textile mats,
and sand infill for the erosion control tufted geosynthetic
textile mats; artificial ground coverings, namely armorings
that protect the ground from eroding, consisting primarily
of an erosion control geomembrane fabric, erosion control
tufted geosynthetic textile mats, and cementitious infill
for the erosion control tufted geosynthetic textile mats;
artificial ground coverings, namely ground coverings that
prevent erosion and prevent contaminants from seeping out,
consisting primarily of an erosion control geomembrane
fabric and erosion control tufted geosynthetic textile mats;
artificial ground coverings, namely erosion-resistant
coverings for mechanically stabilized earth walls,
consisting primarily of erosion control tufted geosynthetic
textile mats. Synthetic turf; artificial turf.
A geocomposite covering for placement atop the ground including a lower carrier layer and an intermediate layer of particulate material positioned above the lower carrier layer. A synthetic turf is positioned over the particulate material and is affixed to the lower carrier layer to contain the particulate material between the lower carrier layer and the synthetic turf. The synthetic turf is affixed to the lower carrier layer by one or more of stitches, needle-punched staple fibers, linking fibers, heat bonded fibers, or mechanical fasteners. The particulate material can include clays, cementitious materials, granular material, powder-like material, and the like.
A revetment panel construction including a geotextile fabric positioned atop the ground, a synthetic turf positioned atop the geotextile fabric and affixed thereto to form an elongate bladder, and a filling placed within the elongate bladder. Optionally, the revetment panel construction includes a geotextile fabric positioned atop the ground, an elongate filled bladder positioned atop the geotextile fabric, and a synthetic turf positioned atop the filled bladder.
A revetment panel construction including a geotextile fabric positioned atop the ground, a synthetic turf positioned atop the geotextile fabric and affixed thereto to form an elongate bladder, and a filling placed within the elongate bladder. Optionally, the revetment panel construction includes a geotextile fabric positioned atop the ground, an elongate filled bladder positioned atop the geotextile fabric, and a synthetic turf positioned atop the filled bladder.
An earthwork basket including a wire or mesh cage or basket and a synthetic turf liner. The basket has at least two sides and the synthetic turf liner is affixed to at least one side thereof.
Synthetic turf; artificial turf Artificial ground coverings for environmental sites, consisting primarily of an erosion control geomembrane fabric, erosion control tufted geosynthetic textile mats, and sand infill for the erosion control tufted geosynthetic textile mats; artificial ground coverings, namely, armorings that protect the ground from eroding, consisting primarily of an erosion control geomembrane fabric, erosion control tufted geosynthetic textile mats, and cementitious infill for the erosion control tufted geosynthetic textile mats; artificial ground coverings, namely, ground coverings that prevent erosion and prevent contaminants from seeping out, consisting primarily of an erosion control geomembrane fabric and erosion control tufted geosynthetic textile mats
A near-surface collection manifold for extracting and/or venting sub-surface gas from beneath a geomembrane includes a plenum defining an enclosure with an upper portion. A conduit extends upwardly from the upper portion of the plenum, the conduit communicating with the interior volume of the plenum and has external threads for receiving a threaded nut thereon. The conduit is adapted and provided for extending through an aperture in the geomembrane for withdrawing sub-surface gas from within the interior volume of the plenum and through the geomembrane. A gasket having an opening formed therein is slipped over the conduit and above the geomembrane so that the geomembrane is sandwiched between the gasket and the upper portion of the plenum. A threaded nut is fitted to the conduit and above the gasket for securing the gasket against the geomembrane, thereby sealing the geomembrane to the upper portion of the plenum.
A synthetic ground cover method includes placing a synthetic grass atop the ground, the synthetic grass including a composite of one or more geo-textiles tufted with synthetic yarns. The synthetic ground cover method also includes applying an infill ballast to the synthetic grass by spreading the infill ballast over and onto the synthetic grass from a moving vehicle. The infill ballast can be sand, soil, or a binding infill (such as cementitious materials).
A gas vent for a landfill includes a sub-surface gas collection manifold for collecting sub-surface gas from beneath a geomembrane. Preferably, the collection manifold includes a plenum for receiving sub-surface gas. A conduit is connected to and extends upwardly from the plenum, with the conduit communicating with the interior volume of the plenum and having an upper discharge end. The conduit is adapted and provided for communicating sub-surface gas from within the interior volume of the plenum through the geomembrane. A low-pressure relief valve is operative for opening when positive pressure exists within the conduit. The low-pressure relief valve comprises a valve membrane normally resting upon a seat and which is lifted off the seat by low positive pressure.
A method for covering a site with synthetic turf includes laying down a first elongate strip of synthetic turf, laying down a second elongate strip of synthetic turf, with the second elongate strip of synthetic turf is laid down substantially adjacent to the first elongate strip of synthetic turf in a manner such that a portion of the second elongate strip partially overlays a portion of the first elongate strip forming a lap joint. The method also includes the step of applying heat and/or pressure to weld the first elongate strip of synthetic turf to the second elongate strip of synthetic turf along the lap joint.
A method for covering a site with synthetic turf includes laying down a first elongate strip of synthetic turf, laying down a second elongate strip of synthetic turf, with the second elongate strip of synthetic turf is laid down substantially adjacent to the first elongate strip of synthetic turf in a manner such that a portion of the second elongate strip partially overlays a portion of the first elongate strip forming a lap joint. The method also includes the step of applying heat and/or pressure to weld the first elongate strip of synthetic turf to the second elongate strip of synthetic turf along the lap joint.
A method for covering a site with synthetic turf includes laying down a first elongate strip of synthetic turf, laying down a second elongate strip of synthetic turf, with the second elongate strip of synthetic turf is laid down substantially adjacent to the first elongate strip of synthetic turf in a manner such that a portion of the second elongate strip partially overlays a portion of the first elongate strip forming a lap joint. The method also includes the step of applying heat and/or pressure to weld the first elongate strip of synthetic turf to the second elongate strip of synthetic turf along the lap joint.
Synthetic turf; artificial turf Artificial ground coverings for environmental sites, consisting primarily of an erosion control geomembrane fabric, erosion control tufted geosynthetic textile mats, and sand infill for the erosion control tufted geosynthetic textile mats; artificial ground coverings, namely, armorings that protect the ground from eroding, consisting primarily of an erosion control geomembrane fabric, erosion control tufted geosynthetic textile mats, and cementitious infill for the erosion control tufted geosynthetic textile mats; artificial ground coverings, namely, ground coverings that prevent erosion and prevent contaminants from seeping out, consisting primarily of an erosion control geomembrane fabric and erosion control tufted geosynthetic textile mats
A synthetic ground cover system for erosion control to be placed atop the ground, including a synthetic grass which comprises a composite of one or more geotextiles tufted with synthetic yarns and an impermeable backing/layer. The synthetic ground cover also includes a sand/soil infill ballast applied to the synthetic grass and a binding agent applied to the sand/soil infill to stabilize the sand/soil infill against high velocity water shear forces.
Synthetic turf; artificial turf Artificial ground coverings for environmental sites, consisting primarily of an erosion control geomembrane fabric, erosion control tufted geosynthetic textile mats, and sand infill for the erosion control tufted geosynthetic textile mats; artificial ground coverings, namely, armorings that protect the ground from eroding, consisting primarily of an erosion control geomembrane fabric, erosion control tufted geosynthetic textile mats, and cementitious infill for the erosion control tufted geosynthetic textile mats; artificial ground coverings, namely, ground coverings that prevent erosion and prevent contaminants from seeping out, consisting primarily of an erosion control geomembrane fabric and erosion control tufted geosynthetic textile mats
Artificial ground coverings, namely, armorings that protect the ground from eroding consisting primarily of an erosion control geomembrane fabric, erosion control tufted geosynthetic textile mats, and cementitious infill for the erosion control tufted geosynthetic textile mats Synthetic turf, namely, artificial turf
Synthetic turf, namely, artificial turf Artificial ground coverings, namely, ground coverings that prevent erosion and prevent contaminants from seeping out, consisting primarily of an erosion control geomembrane fabric and erosion control tufted geosynthetic textile mats
Artificial ground coverings for environmental sites consisting primarily of an erosion control geomembrane fabric, erosion control tufted geosynthetic textile mats, and sand infill for the erosion control tufted geosynthetic textile mats Synthetic turf, namely, artificial turf
Artificial ground coverings for environmental sites consisting primarily of an erosion control geomembrane fabric, erosion control tufted geosynthetic textile mats, and sand infill for the erosion control tufted geosynthetic textile mats Synthetic turf, namely, artificial turf
Artificial ground coverings, namely, armorings that protect the ground from eroding consisting primarily of an erosion control geomembrane fabric, erosion control tufted geosynthetic textile mats, and cementitious infill for the erosion control tufted geosynthetic textile mats Synthetic turf, namely, artificial turf
Synthetic turf, namely, artificial turf Artificial ground coverings, namely, ground coverings that prevent erosion and prevent contaminants from seeping out, consisting primarily of an erosion control geomembrane fabric and erosion control tufted geosynthetic textile mats
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SYNTHETIC GROUND COVER SYSTEM WITH BINDING INFILL FOR EROSION CONTROL
A synthetic ground cover system for erosion control to be placed atop the ground, including a synthetic grass which comprises a composite of one or more geo- textiles tufted with synthetic yarns. The synthetic ground cover also includes a sand/soil infill ballast applied to the synthetic grass and a binding agent applied to the sand/soil infill to stabilize the sand/soil infill against high velocity water shear forces.
A synthetic ground cover system for erosion control to be placed atop the ground, including a synthetic grass which comprises a composite of one or more geo-textiles tufted with synthetic yarns. The synthetic ground cover also includes a sand/soil infill ballast applied to the synthetic grass and a binding agent applied to the sand/soil infill to stabilize the sand/soil infill against high velocity water shear forces.
A system for covering (i.e., closing) various types of sites where waste is deposited comprises a composite of one or more geotextiles that are tufted with synthetic yarns and an impermeable geomembrane, which is comprised of a polymeric material. The cover can include wind-resistant textured synthetic blade-like elements, such as vertical filaments, secured over a low-permeable polymer liner backing. Advantageously, the system does not rely on piled-on weight to resist wind forces and the cover can be deployed over a large area with little or no ballasting or anchoring. Optionally, the cover includes vertical filaments attached to the liner to break the wind aero-dynamics on the exposed cover.
A mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) wall and/or synthetic grass cover including alternating layers of granular fills and soil reinforcement geo-grids; a wire wall facing; and a synthetic grass cover for covering the wire wall facing, the synthetic grass comprising a geo-textile backing and a plurality of synthetic grass blades comprising synthetic yarns tufted into the geo-textile backing and having a length and density sufficient to substantially shade the geo-textile backing from solar UV rays.
A system for covering various types of ground where water and wind erosion protection are needed comprises a composite of at least one geotextile tufted or knitted with synthetic yarns (forming a synthetic turf), an open grid mesh, and a geo-filter (filter fabric). The filter fabric is positioned in direct contact with the ground surface, the open grid mesh is positioned over the filter fabric, and the synthetic turf is positioned over the open grid mesh. The system provides a beneficial erosion protection that does not require maintenance and can be used to cover slopes without requiring vegetative support and/or a topsoil layer. An optional sand layer can be placed atop the synthetic turf as desired as infill to ballast the material and protect the system against wind uplift.
B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
A cover system is provided for waste sites and environmental closures, in which the cover system comprises a synthetic grass and an impermeable geomembrane that can be applied without the use of heavy earthwork equipment as temporary or final cover to control odors, erosion, gas migration and contaminate migration. The invention allows installation on very steep slopes and does not require the use of an extensive anchoring system to resist wind uplift or slope failure.
A cover system is provided for waste sites and environmental closures, in which the cover system comprises a synthetic grass and an impermeable geomembrane that can be applied without the use of heavy earthwork equipment as temporary or final cover to control odors, erosion, gas migration and contaminate migration. The invention allows installation on very steep slopes and does not require the use of an extensive anchoring system to resist wind uplift or slope failure.
