Sediment containment barrier

Abstract

A sediment containment barrier capable of functioning in an outdoor environment for 18-24 months or more, while offering full rebound to compression impacts even after exposure to rain, construction traffic, and other harsh elements of an active construction site. Through a protected central core of foam or air surrounded by a water impermeable middle membrane and outer filtering shell, the barrier is able to withstand being run over by construction traffic hundreds of times while rebounding to its original shape and more importantly maintaining its compliance as an effective dirt and silt containment barrier. Due to the filtering qualities and the embedded nature of the barrier, the barrier offers high flow, reduction in the ponding of water, the effective filtration of sediment and silt, and a lower height than conventional sediment containment barriers.

1 . A method of using a sediment containment barrier, the method comprising:
 a. providing at least one sediment containment barrier comprising:
 i. a particle filtering outer shell comprising a tail running longitudinally substantially the length of the outer shell; 
 ii. a water impermeable middle layer comprising a plastic-like film or material; and 
 iii. an inner core comprising a substantially full rebound foam, the inner core substantially encased within said middle layer; 
   b. securing said tail to the ground; and   c. flowing water through said sediment containment barrier while simultaneously filtering out specifically sized particulate matter.   
   
   
       2 . The method of using a sediment containment barrier according to  claim 1  wherein said securing step comprises one of either attaching said tail to said ground or burying said tail in said ground. 
   
   
       3 . The method of using a sediment containment barrier according to  claim 2  further comprising inserting said tail into a trench, wherein said inserting step occurs prior to said securing step. 
   
   
       4 . The method of using a sediment containment barrier according to  claim 3  wherein said outer shell comprises a filter having a discrete opening size of between 25-60 U.S. sieve. 
   
   
       5 . The method of using a sediment containment barrier according to  claim 1  wherein said outer shell comprises a filter having a discrete opening size of between 25-60 U.S. sieve. 
   
   
       6 . The method of using a sediment containment barrier according to  claim 5  wherein said securing step further comprises one of either attaching said tail to said ground or burying said tail in said ground. 
   
   
       7 . The method of using a sediment containment barrier according to  claim 5  further comprising inserting said tail into a trench, wherein said inserting step occurs prior to said securing step. 
   
   
       8 . A method of using a sediment containment barrier, comprising:
 a. providing at least one sediment containment barrier comprising:
 i. an particle filtering outer shell comprising a tail running longitudinally substantially the length of the outer shell; 
 ii. a water impermeable middle layer comprising a plastic-like film or material; and 
 iii. an inner core comprising a substantially full rebound foam, the inner core substantially encased within said middle layer; and 
   b. filtering specifically sized particulate matter from water runoff with said filtering outer shell.   
   
   
       9 . The method of using a sediment containment barrier according to  claim 8  further comprising placing said tail into a trench. 
   
   
       10 . The method of using a sediment containment barrier according to  claim 9  wherein said outer shell further comprises a male end and a female end, and wherein said tail on one of said ends extends longitudinally beyond the length of the outer shell, and said method further comprises inserting one end of a first sediment containment barrier into one end of a second sediment containment barrier. 
   
   
       11 . The method of using a sediment containment barrier according to  claim 10  wherein at least one of said sediment containment barrier is placed on the edge of a sidewalk. 
   
   
       12 . The method of using a sediment containment barrier according to  claim 8  wherein at least one of said sediment containment barrier is placed on the edge of a sidewalk. 
   
   
       13 . The method of using a sediment containment barrier according to  claim 12  further comprising placing said tail into a trench. 
   
   
       14 . The method of using a sediment containment barrier according to  claim 13  further comprising securing said tail to the ground. 
   
   
       15 . The method of using a sediment containment barrier according to  claim 14  wherein said securing step consists of one of either attaching said tail to said ground or burying said tail in said ground. 
   
   
       16 . A tubular sediment containment barrier, comprising:
 a. an particle filtering outer shell comprising a tail running longitudinally substantially the length of the outer shell;   b. a water impermeable middle layer comprising a plastic-like film or material; and   c. an inner core comprising a substantially full rebound foam, the inner core substantially encased within said middle layer.   
   
   
       17 . The tubular sediment containment barrier according to  claim 16  wherein said outer shell comprises a filter having a discrete opening size of between 25-60 U.S. sieve. 
   
   
       18 . The tubular sediment containment barrier according to  claim 16 , wherein said outer shell further comprises a male end and a female end, and wherein said tail on one of said ends extends longitudinally beyond the length of the outer shell. 
   
   
       19 . The tubular sediment containment barrier according to  claim 18  wherein said longitudinally extended tail further comprises a slit. 
   
   
       20 . The tubular sediment containment barrier according to  claim 19  wherein said outer shell comprises a filter having a discrete opening size of between 25-60 U.S. sieve.