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in the construction of the frame. These pipes
or tubes I are connected to the inner ends of
the bank-braces by T-couplings m and in a
manner similar to the couplings employed at
5 the other joints of the frame. I would have
it understood that I do not wish to limit my-
self to the form or construction of anchors
employed, as any means which will hold the
framework to the bank might be used for the
10 purpose, although I prefer to use the means
herein shown.
After the frame has been constructed as
described I provide each row of piles with a
grillage, which I preferably form of stout
15 wire and in sections, as shown at J. These
sections may have a stout binding-wire n,
and after being placed in an upright position
and longitudinally between the piles they are
secured to such piles by wire loops p or other
20 suitable fastening devices. The space be-
tween each row of piles provided with the
grillage is then filled in with brush K or the
like, as better shown in Fig. 2 of the draw-
ings, when a very substantial jetty or pro-
25 tection will be formed for the bank.
While I have shown and described a con-
struction using two sets or rows of piles, and
such is very desirable, yet in some cases where
the washings are not so great or the force of
30 the stream so powerful a single row of piles
might be employed, in which case the bank-
braces would extend directly from the coup-
lings at the upper ends of the piles to the an-
chors in the bank, and such piles would be
35 placed at a sufficient distance from the bank
to permit the filling of the brush or other ma-
terial between the bank and the grillage se-
cured to the piles.
By constructing the framework of pipe or
40 tubing I not only get a very cheap construc-
tion, but a very strong, fireproof, and du-
rable one and one that may be carried out
without the employment of skilled labor. It
is obvious that any number of sections might
45 be employed, although under ordinary cir-
cumstances I have found that two rows of
piles with the grillage are sufficient to pro-
tect the bank.
While I have described that either thread-
50 ed couplings, or couplings indented, or thematerial displaced might be used, yet in some
cases I might indent the threaded couplings,
so as to displace the material and thereby
form an additionally secure joint.
Having thus described my invention, what 55
I claim is-
1. A protection for river-banks and coast-
washings comprising a frame made up of piles,
rails connecting the piles and braces connect-
ed with the piles and having anchors, a gril- 60
lage secured to the piles, and a suitable fill-
ing, substantially as specified.
2. A frame composed of pipe or tubing and
comprising piles filled with cement or the like,
rails connecting the piles at their upper ends, 65
cross-ties connecting the rails and piles, di-
agonal braces also connecting said piles, bank-
braces secured at one end to the rails and
carrying anchors at their opposite ends, in
combination with a grillage secured to the -o
piles and a suitable filling on the inside of the
grillage, substantially as specified.
3. The combination with two vertical rows
of piles; of diagonal braces for said piles,
and the hinged cuff adapted to clamp the 75
piles and provided with an obliquely-disposed
socket to receive the brace, substantially as
specified.
4. In a protection for river-banks and coast-
washings, the combination with piles com- 8o
posed of pipe or tubing and having a filling
of cement or the like; of a grillage formed in
sections and secured to the piles, substan-
tially as specified.
5. A protection for river-banks and coast- 85
washings made up of piles, rails and cross-
ties connecting the piles, and extended braces
E connected with the piles and having an-
chors, grillage-sections interposed between
and connected to the piles, and a suitable 90
filling on the inside of the grillage, substan-
tially as specified.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set
my hand in presence of two subscribing wit-
nesses.
SAMUEL W. BROOKS.
Witnesses:
Louis KOWALSKI,
STANLEY WELCH.2
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Brooks, Samuel W. Protecting Shores., patent, September 27, 1898; [Washington D.C.]. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth513248/m1/4/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.