Dynamically deployable low-visibility pneumatic cofferdam system, method and apparatus

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PATENT NO 12195937
APP PUB NO 20220213662A1
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17702194

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A dynamically deployable, low visibility pneumatic cofferdam for flood mitigation is disclosed. The cofferdam includes a first planar component, a second planar component, an inflatable hermetic airbag sandwiched therebetween, and connection members attached to the first planar component, a second planar component to form a cofferdam unit. The connection members are adjustable to apply and maintain a desired amount of pressure on the airbag to enable a watertight seal to be formed. The cofferdam units may be sized and designed to sealingly mate adjacent cofferdam units in a variety of configurations to form watertight seals. The cofferdam units may also be sized and designed to attach to seawalls, flood walls, sidewalks, or other infrastructure. When in a deployed state, the height of the cofferdam may be adjusted to a desired height to provide flood mitigation. When in an undeployed state, the cofferdam remains in a substantially flat and unobtrusive position.

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UNIVERSITY GEORGE MASON4400 UNIVERSITY DRIVE FAIRFAX VA 22030

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Donohue, George Lee Churchton, US 2 0
Gokturk, Murat Annandale, US 2 0
Masri, Faris Khaled Vienna, US 2 0
Remy, Lucciana Hind Manassas Park, US 2 0
Youssef, Adel N Fairfax, US 2 0

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