Erosion blanket installation device
OwnerThomas H. Nordlohinventor
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Abstract
An improved device and method for mechanically installing erosion blankets on a ground surface. The device holds a roll of an erosion blanket and provides that the blanket unwind when the device is propelled forward. Upon unwinding, the device positions the blanket on the ground and pins the blanket in position using staples, stakes or the like. Preferred embodiments of the device provide for furrowing of the ground before installation of the blanket.
Claims44
A method of installing an erosion blanket on a ground surface with a blanket-laying device comprising:
- propelling the device along a pathway, the device holding a roll of the erosion blanket;
- rotating the roll such that the erosion blanket unwinds and lies upon the surface along the pathway;
- and
- in conjunction with the rotating step, mechanically piercing the erosion blanket to fasten the blanket to the ground.
A method of installing an erosion blanket along a pathway on a ground surface comprising:
- providing a roll of an erosion blanket;
- supporting the roll in a device;
- propelling the device in a direction along a pathway;
- and
- unwinding the roll so that the blanket covers the pathway, the device automatically fastening the blanket to the ground surface as it unrolls by piercing the blanket and ground with fasteners.
A device for laying an erosion blanket along a pathway on the ground, the erosion blanket positioned on a blanket axle, the device comprising:
- a device frame for moving along the pathway;
- an axle arm connected to the device frame, the axle arm engaging the blanket axle to support the erosion blanket substantially horizontally over the ground;
- and
- at least one gun capable of fastening the blanket to the ground by piercing the blanket and ground with fasteners, the gun connected with respect to the frame.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.