Bob J Abbott

Author:

Bob Abbott

ISBN #:

0761507019

US Patent:

6709202, Mar 23, 2004

Filed:

May 13, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/144466

Inventors:

J. Eric Spangler - Indianapolis IN
Kumar Gopalan Jayanath - Sterling MA
Bob Abbott - Indianapolis IN
James A. Blazek - Indianapolis IN

Assignee:

Fiber King LLP - Indianapolis IN

International Classification:

E02B 304

US Classification:

4053026, 405 15, 405 21, 405 32, 4052581, 4053027

Abstract:

A linear modular erosion and sediment control barrier is constructed of fiber logs joined end-to-end, the logs having a maximum length of about 8 feet long. Each fiber log is made of a quantity of loose fibers retained in a tubular casing by a plug. The tubular casing includes an extended section which is peeled back and folds over the end of the coupler fiber log during storage and transportation. When deployed, the extended section is unfolded to receive the end of an adjacent fiber log. The two fiber logs are secured together by a cord and hooks. The combination of a plurality of coupler fiber logs on the surface of a pallet is particularly suited for storing and transporting the logs. Transporting and storing the preferred embodiments of the novel combination requires less space, reduces the incidence of log rupture during storage and/or transportation, utilizes conventional equipment and provides for reduced storing, transportation and handling costs related to the installation of a erosion control barrier.

US Patent:

6910835, Jun 28, 2005

Filed:

Jan 6, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/752207

Inventors:

J. Eric Spangler - Indianapolis IN, US
Kumar Gopalan Jayanath - Sterling MA, US
Bob Abbott - Indianapolis IN, US
James A. Blazek - Indianapolis IN, US

Assignee:

Fiber King - Indianapolis IN

International Classification:

E02B003/04
E02D017/20

US Classification:

4053026, 405 15, 405 21, 405 32, 4052581, 4053027

Abstract:

A linear modular erosion and sediment control barrier is constructed of fiber logs joined end-to-end, the logs having a maximum length of about 8 feet long. Each fiber log is made of a quantity of loose fibers retained in a tubular casing by a plug. The tubular casing includes an extended section which is peeled back and folds over the end of the coupler fiber log during storage and transportation. When deployed, the extended section is unfolded to receive the end of an adjacent fiber log. The two fiber logs are secured together by a cord and hooks. The combination of a plurality of coupler fiber logs on the surface of a pallet is particularly suited for storing and transporting the logs. Transporting and storing the preferred embodiments of the novel combination requires less space, reduces the incidence of log rupture during storage and/or transportation, ultilizes conventional equipment and provides for reduced storing, transportation and handling costs related to the installation of a erosion control barrier.

US Patent:

6913423, Jul 5, 2005

Filed:

Feb 21, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/371288

Inventors:

J. Eric Spangler - Indianapolis IN, US
Kumar Gopalan Jayanath - Sterling MA, US
Bob Abbott - Indianapolis IN, US
James A. Blazek - Indianapolis IN, US

Assignee:

Fiber King LLP - Indianapolis IN

International Classification:

E02B003/04
E02D017/20

US Classification:

4053026, 405 15, 405 21, 405 32, 4052581, 4053027

Abstract:

A modular erosion and sediment control barrier. The linear modular erosion and sediment control barrier is constructed of reinforced fiber logs joined end-to-end or side-to-side. Each fiber log is made of a quantity of loose fibers retained in a reinforced tubular casing having at least one closed end wherein the fibers are retained in the casing by either a second closed end or by a plug. The coupler fiber logs are constructed with a reinforced tubular casing comprising at least two layers of a flexible material. The open-ended reinforced coupler fiber log includes an extended section which is peeled back and folds over the end of the coupler fiber log during storage and transportation. When deployed, the extended section is unfolded to receive the end of an adjacent fiber log. Two fiber logs, whether having two closed ends or a single closed end, are secured together by a cord and hooks.

US Patent:

20020131826, Sep 19, 2002

Filed:

Mar 13, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/805394

Inventors:

J. Spangler - Indianapolis IN, US
Kumar Jayanath - Sterling MA, US
Bob Abbott - Indianapolis IN, US
James Blazek - Indianapolis IN, US

International Classification:

E02B003/04

US Classification:

405/302400, 405/015000

Abstract:

A modular erosion and sediment control barrier. The linear modular erosion and sediment control barrier is constructed of fiber logs joined end-to-end. Each fiber log is made of a quantity of loose fibers retained in a tubular casing by a plug. The tubular casing includes an extended section which is peeled back and folds over the end of the coupler fiber log during storage and transportation. When deployed, the extended section is unfolded to receive the end of an adjacent fiber log. The two fiber logs are secured together by a cord and hooks.