US2006147270A1PendingUtilityA1

Coil matrix apparatus and methods of use thereof

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: Sep 16, 2003Filed: Mar 2, 2006Published: Jul 6, 2006
Est. expirySep 16, 2023(expired)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Alton F. Parker
E02D 3/10E02D 31/002E02B 11/00E02D 31/02
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Abstract

A coil matrix apparatus is provided. The coil matrix apparatus comprises a composite body including at least one or a plurality of coil strands. Some embodiments of the coil matrix apparatus further include a grid. Methods of spacing, packing, insulating, strengthening, reinforcing and/or shaping include provision of embodiments of the coil matrix apparatus.

Claims

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1 . A coil matrix apparatus comprising: 
 a composite body including plurality of interconnected coil strands, said interconnected coil strands having adjacent hoops,    wherein the adjacent hoops of the interconnected coil strands are not interlocked.    
   
   
       2 . The coil matrix apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of interconnected coil strands are substantially parallel with respect to each other.  
   
   
       3 . The coil matrix apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the composite body includes two oppositely spaced substantially planar surfaces.  
   
   
       4 . The coil matrix apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the interconnected coil strands are securely fastened together via an adhesive.  
   
   
       5 . The coil matrix apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the interconnected coil strands are securely fastened together via mechanical fasteners.  
   
   
       6 . The coil matrix apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the coil strands are coated.  
   
   
       7 . The coil matrix apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising an outer film layer.  
   
   
       8 . A coil matrix apparatus comprising: 
 a grid, said grid including a pattern or regularly spaced nodes; and,    at least one coil strand, said coil strand having hoops sized to interconnect with a portion of corresponding nodes of the grid,    wherein the at least one coil strand is interleaved with the grid.    
   
   
       9 . The coil matrix apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein the nodes of the grid are quadrilaterally shaped.  
   
   
       10 . The coil matrix apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein at least one coil strand runs horizontally in relation to the grid.  
   
   
       11 . The coil matrix apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein at least one coil strand runs vertically in relation to the grid.  
   
   
       12 . The coil matrix apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein at least one coil strand runs diagonally in relation to the grid.  
   
   
       13 . The coil matrix apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein at least one coil strand is press fit into interlocking position with the grid.  
   
   
       14 . The coil matrix apparatus of  claim 8 , further comprising a film layer attached to the grid.  
   
   
       15 . The coil matrix apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein the at least one coil strand encompasses a support.  
   
   
       16 . The coil matrix apparatus of  claim 15 , wherein said support is a reinforcement bar  
   
   
       17 . The coil matrix apparatus of  claim 15 , wherein said support is a post.  
   
   
       18 . The coil matrix apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein said grid is configured as a fence.  
   
   
       19 . The coil matrix apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein said grid is configured as a portion of a shelf.  
   
   
       20 . The coil matrix apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein said at least one coil interleaved with the grid are spaced apart.  
   
   
       21 . The coil matrix apparatus of  claim 20 , wherein the spacing apart comprises a regular pattern.  
   
   
       22 . A method of spacing comprising: 
 providing a coil matrix apparatus including at least one coil strand incorporated with a grid; and,    securely positioning the coil matrix apparatus between two objects to separate the objects.    
   
   
       23 . The method of spacing of  claim 22 , wherein the coil strands are interconnected.  
   
   
       24 . The method of spacing of  claim 22 , wherein the coils strands are interlocked with the grid.  
   
   
       25 . The method of spacing of  claim 22 , wherein the at least one coil strand encompasses a support.  
   
   
       26 . The method of spacing of  claim 22 , wherein the spacing is widthwise, said separated objects positioned on opposite sides of the width of the coil matrix apparatus.  
   
   
       27 . The method of spacing of  claim 22 , wherein the spacing is lengthwise, said separated objects positioned along the length of the coil matrix apparatus.  
   
   
       28 . A method of spacing comprising: 
 providing a coil matrix apparatus including an array of interconnected coil strands; and,    securely positioning the coil matrix apparatus between two objects to separate the objects.    
   
   
       29 . The method of spacing of  claim 18 , wherein the interconnected coil strands are interleaved with each other.  
   
   
       30 . A method of reinforcing a hardening mixture, said method comprising: 
 providing a coil matrix apparatus, said coil matrix apparatus including void space located between and within a plurality of coil strands;    positioning the coil matrix apparatus in a form; and    filling the form with a hardening mixture, wherein the hardening mixture intersperses into the void space of the coil matrix apparatus.    
   
   
       31 . The method of reinforcing a hardening mixture of  claim 19 , wherein the coil strands are interconnected with a grid.

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