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US 2022/0010549 A1Published application
Noise Barriers and Methods of Their Manufacture
OwnerJames G. Thompsoninventor
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a noise barrier wall panel that is lighter and more structurally sound than existing concrete noise barrier wall panels. The panel has a metal frame that is reinforced via metal strapping in key areas to prevent sagging. The panel has a plurality of layers forming a laminate that can be fixedly attached to the frame. A finish coating layer may have a plurality of designs, logos, symbols, or textures which may mimic building materials or scenery.
Claims20
A noise abatement panel comprising:
- a rigid frame element;
- a plurality of strapping elements;
- a sheathing layer formed from a cement board attached to the rigid frame element by the plurality of strapping elements;
- a cover layer provided over the sheathing layer, the cover layer having an aesthetic feature;
- and
- the sheathing layer and cover layer forming a noise abatement panel laminate.
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A method of producing a sound barrier wall panel comprising the steps of:
- providing a plurality of frame elements formed from a cold rolled or cold formed steel in accordance with ASTM 1003;
- assembling the plurality of frame elements;
- providing a plurality of strapping elements;
- providing a sheathing layer, an insulation layer and a cover layer to form a laminate;
- attaching the laminate to the plurality of frame element using the plurality of strapping elements;
- and
- applying a weather barrier.
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A sound dampening wall comprising:
- a supporting foundational element;
- a plurality of wall panels, wherein each of the plurality of wall panels is formed from a laminate and is held together by a steel frame and a plurality of strapping elements;
- at least one of a door and a window provided in at least one of the plurality of wall panels;
- and
- at least one of a tactile or aesthetic element provided on at least one of the plurality of wall panels.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.