U.S. patent application number 10/263241 was filed with the patent office on 2004-04-08 for gavoe noise abatement block.
Invention is credited to Salls, Darwin Aldis.
Application Number | 20040065506 10/263241 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 32041964 |
Filed Date | 2004-04-08 |
United States Patent
Application |
20040065506 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Salls, Darwin Aldis |
April 8, 2004 |
GaVoe noise abatement block
Abstract
A composite noise abatement block (12)(13), containing at least
one embedded sound absorbing medium (18) and at least one orfice
(19) which partially exposes the embedded sound absorbing medium
(18). The composite noise abatement block (12)(13) has connecters
(14)(15)(16) (17) allowing multiple blocks to be connected to form
an imbricated noise abatement wall (FIG. 9). The functional design
of the orfice (19) allows sound to enter the orfice (19) directly
into the sound absorbing medium (18) where sound quickly dissipates
with less resonance than existing noise abatement systems. The
noise abatement block walls are used to absorb sound in or on
highways, airports, sound studios, theaters and other commercial
and non commercial uses.
Inventors: |
Salls, Darwin Aldis; (Ocala,
FL) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Darwin Aldis Salls
5861 S.W. 103rd Street Road
Ocala
FL
34476-9375
US
|
Family ID: |
32041964 |
Appl. No.: |
10/263241 |
Filed: |
October 3, 2002 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
181/285 ;
181/293 |
Current CPC
Class: |
E01F 8/0082 20130101;
E04C 1/395 20130101; E04B 2002/0208 20130101; E01F 8/0029 20130101;
E04B 1/8404 20130101; E04B 2002/0219 20130101; E04B 2001/8485
20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
181/285 ;
181/293 |
International
Class: |
E04B 001/00 |
Claims
What is claimed is:
1: A noise abatement block, comprising; a. a sound absorbing medium
suitable for sound absorption, embedded into a rigid composite
shell; b. said rigid composite shell having at least one orfice; c.
said orfice partially exposing said sound absorbing medium, and; d.
a connecter means to attach multiple noise abatement blocks.
2: The noise abatement block of claim 1, wherein said noise
abatement block contains multiple embedded sound absorbing
mediums.
3: The noise abatement block of claim 1, wherein said noise
abatement block contains multiple orfices, which partially expose
multiple sound absorbing mediums.
4: A molding means for constructing a noise abatement block
comprising; a rigid mold suitable for molding one or more noise
abatement blocks with one or more orfices, wherein; a. one or more
sound absorbing mediums are suspended by suspension means, in said
rigid mold, and; b. a fluid bonding material, suitable for pouring
is poured into the rigid mold and let cure.
5: The molding means for contructing a noise abatement block of
claim 4, wherein said cured noise abatement block is removed from
said mold.
6: The molding means for constructing a noise abatement block of
claim 4, wherein a metal or fiber reinforcement means is
incorporated into said noise abatement block matrix, prior to
pouring said fluid bonding material.
Description
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
[0001] Applicant has not received any federally sponsored research
or development assistance.
REFERENCE TO A MICROFICHE APPENDIX
[0002] Applicant does not have a microfiche appendix.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] 1. Field of the Invention
[0004] Applicant's invention relates to the manufacturing,
composition of matter, recycling, and new use fields; particularly,
a noise abatement block containing sound absorbing material, and
used for constructing noise abatement structures.
[0005] 2. Description of Related Art
[0006] There are many structures and components used for noise
abatement structures; concrete, concrete with a sound absorbing
medium embedded or attached, rubber, polystrene, plastics,
combinations of these materials, and other organic and inorganic
compounds. The disadvantages of the existing structures and
compounds are their durability, sound absorbing qualities, mass,
and costs.
[0007] Applicant's noise abatement blocks are durable, have
excellent sound absorbing qualities, and are cost effective. In
theory, Applicant's blocks allow sound to travel through its
orfice, directly to an exposed sound absorbing medium embedded into
the composite block. Ordinarily, sound is somewhat refracted from a
rigid composite material before absorption, however, by providing
an orfice to expose the embedded sound absorbing medium, will
increase sound absorption before refraction can take place. The
bulk of the sound absorbing medium is embedded and unexposed inside
the composite block, sound will dissipate faster than having to
penetrate a composite block material before reaching a fully
encased sound absorbing medium.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0008] A method and means for constructing and using composite
sound absorbing blocks, consisting of; one or more embedded sound
absorbing mediums, which are exposed on one or more sides, by one
or more orfices. The composite blocks are constructed in a mold, of
a fluid compound which is formed into a rigid shape. Concrete or a
mixture thereof, would make an excellent, cost effective compound.
The composite blocks may be reinforced with metal or fiber
reinforcement materials for extra strength. The sound absorbing
medium may be formed using organic or inorganic substances or
materials, or combinations of materials or substances. The
composite blocks may be formed in any shape or size, depending on
the intended use. The composite blocks can be aesthetically
designed for any application.
[0009] The composite block, with its orfice leading to the
partially exposed sound absorbing medium, theoretically allows
sound to enter the orfice directly into the sound absorbing medium.
As the sound enters the sound absorbing medium, it is rapidly
distributed throughout the unexposed portion of the sound absorbing
medium and little refraction occurs.
[0010] Typical uses for these composite blocks consist of; highway
noise abatement walls, airport noise abatement walls, building
walls such as; auditorium, gymnasium, recording studios, or any
other commercial or private noise abatement uses.
[0011] Further objects and advantages of Applicant's noise
abatement block will become apparent from a consideration of the
drawings and ensuing descriptions.
DRAWINGS
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0012] FIG. 1: A side view.
[0013] FIG. 2: A front or rear view.
[0014] FIG. 3: A front or rear view.
[0015] FIG. 4: A side view.
[0016] FIG. 5: A perspective view.
[0017] FIG. 6: A perspective view.
[0018] FIG. 7: A perspective view.
[0019] FIG. 8: A perspective view.
[0020] FIG. 9: A perspective view.
[0021] FIG. 10: A perspective view.
[0022] FIG. 11: A perspective view.
[0023] 1. Elements of the Components:
[0024] No. 12: A noise abatement block.
[0025] No. 13: A double noise abatement block
[0026] No. 14: A top raised block connecter.
[0027] No. 15: A bottom recessed block connecter.
[0028] No. 16: A front raised block connecter.
[0029] No. 17: A rear recessed block connecter.
[0030] No. 18: Embedded sound absorbing medium.
[0031] No. 19: Orfice.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0032] FIG. 1: A side view of a noise abatement block 12, with a
top raised block connecter 14, a bottom recessed block connecter 15
by hidden line, a front raised block connecter 16, and a rear
recessed block connecter 17 by hidden line. Block connecters will
allow multiple blocks to be connected. An embedded sound absorbing
medium 18, can be any sound absorbing compound formed from organic
or inorganic materials or combinations thereof. An orfice 19,
allows sound to directly enter the exposed portion of the embedded
sound absorbing medium 18.
[0033] FIG. 2: A front or rear view of a noise abatement block 12,
13, with a top raised block connecter 14, which can be any shape or
size as long as it allows multiple blocks to be connected. A bottom
recessed block connecter 15, is nearly equal in dimensions as the
top raised block connecter 14, leaving adequate space for a binding
agent which allows multiple blocks to be securely connected. A
single orfice 19, is represented by hidden line.
[0034] FIG. 3: A front or rear view of a noise abatement block 12,
13, with a top raised block connecter 14, and a recessed bottom
block connecter 15. A double orfice 19, is represented by hidden
lines. This noise abatement block would be used as a dividing wall
where both sides are utilized to absorb sound, such as in multiple
sound studio rooms or theaters.
[0035] FIG. 4: A side view of a double noise abatement block 13,
with double top raised block connecters 14, double recessed block
connecters 15, by hidden lines, a front raised block connecter 16,
and a rear recessed block connecter 17, by hidden lines. There are
two embedded sound absorbing mediums 18, which are partially
exposed by equal orfices 19. The noise abatement block or FIG. 1,
and the double noise abatement block 13, can be molded in the same
mold simply by using a partition to separate the double noise
abatement block mold, which will permit two noise abatement blocks
12, to be formed at one time.
[0036] FIG. 5: A perspective view of a noise abatement block 12,
detailing a top raised block connecter 14, a front raised block
connecter 16, embedded sound absorbing medium 18, and an orfice
19.
[0037] FIG. 6: A perspective view of a double noise abatement block
13, detailing double top raised block connecters 14, a front raised
block connecter 16, two embedded sound absorbing mediums 18, and
two orfices 19.
[0038] FIG. 7: A perspective view of a noise abatement block 12, by
hidden lines, detailing the embedded sound absorbing medium 18,
position in relation to the noise abatement block material
surrounding it. The embedded sound absorbing medium 18, has a
greater perimeter than the perimeter of the orfice. The embedded
sound absorbing medium 18, with a greater perimeter than the
orfice, will theoretically allow greater sound absorption, than by
having equal perimeters, thereby producing less resonation.
[0039] FIG. 8: A perspective view of a double noise abatement block
13, by hidden lines, detailing two embedded sound absorbing mediums
18, and their relative positions to the double noise abatement
block material surrounding them.
[0040] FIG. 9: A perspective view of multiple noise abatement
blocks and multiple double noise abatement blocks constructed in a
typical imbricated block construction formation, into a wall.
Depending on the height and length of the desired noise abatement
wall, supporting columns may be necessary for linear and lateral
rigidity. An additional footer may be also necessary for areas with
uneven or unstable soil conditions.
[0041] FIG. 10: A perspective view of a noise abatement block 12,
detailing a round orfice 19 embodiment.
[0042] FIG. 11: A perspective view of a double noise abatement
block 13, detailing multiple orfice embodiments 19, and embedded
sound absorbing mediums 18, as examples of the functional aesthetic
diversity available for these noise abatement blocks.
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