Fixed shape retainer for absorbent material for storm drains
AssigneeInternational Business Machines Corporation
InventorRobert DeAngelis
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to a retainer assembly for anchoring environmental containment and remediation materials in a desired location. The retainer assembly includes a buoyant retainer structure and an anchor assembly attached thereto. The anchor assembly defines the limits of motion of the retainer in three dimensions with respect to a selected anchor point and permits the anchor assembly to float within these limits. The anchor assembly also includes an attachment mechanism to secure the remediation materials to the retainer structure.
Claims19
A retainer assembly comprising:
- a rigid retainer structure comprising a selected fixed shape for the retainer assembly;
- an anchor assembly attached to the retainer structure and to a selected anchor point, the anchor assembly arranged to permit motion of the retainer structure with respect to the selected anchor point and to define the limits of motion of the retainer structure in three dimensions with respect to the selected anchor point;
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- an attachment mechanism in contact with the retainer structure to secure one or more remediation materials to the retainer structure.
A retainer assembly comprising:
- a buoyant retainer structure arranged to impart a desired shape to the retainer assembly;
- an anchor assembly attached to the retainer structure and to a selected anchor point, the anchor assembly arranged to permit motion of the retainer structure with respect to the selected anchor point and to define the limits of motion of the retainer structure in three dimensions with respect to the selected anchor point, wherein the anchor assembly comprises a plurality of spoke members and a single tether element and wherein each spoke member comprises a first end attached to a distinct location on the retainer structure and a second end in contact with the single tether element;
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- an attachment mechanism in contact with the retainer structure to secure one or more remediation materials to the retainer structure.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.