Abstract: The present invention is directed to a smart porous concrete slab that utilizes sensors and electronic components to monitor the condition of the porous concrete slab. The smart porous concrete slab comprises a porous concrete slab having one or more sensors embedded within the porous concrete slab; at least one wire connecting the one or more sensors to a junction location; a junction box having a cap portion that flush fits with the surface of the porous concrete slab at the junction location; a power generation device located on the upper surface of the cap structure; and at least one electrical component capable of storing sensor data. Optionally, the smart porous concrete slab may also comprise at least one signaling device or at least one electrical component capable of communicating the stored sensor data to an outside monitor.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a porous concrete system comprised of a porous concrete slab and one or more cast-in conduits, with at least one conduit including an adapter capable of connecting to a hose. In addition, the present invention is also directed to a porous concrete system comprising a plurality of porous concrete slabs, wherein each porous concrete slab contains one or more conduits embedded therein and at least one conduit in each porous concrete slab has an adapter that is connectable to a hose and wherein the porous concrete slabs are arranged in a manner where the conduits in one porous concrete slab are adjacent to the conduits in the neighboring porous concrete slab.

Abstract: Described herein is a perforated tactile warning device comprising a tactile panel and a porous concrete slab. The tactile panel includes perforations to allow water to pass through the tactile panel and the tactile panel is secured to the porous concrete slab such that a space exists between the tactile panel and the porous concrete slab. Further, the porous concrete slab may include channels to collect water and direct water within the porous concrete slab. Further still, where the concrete slab includes channels, the concrete slab may be nonporous and may utilize drainage holes to permit water to pass through an otherwise nonporous concrete substrate.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a perforated tactile warning device comprising a tactile panel and a porous concrete slab. The tactile panel includes perforations to allow water to pass through the tactile panel and the tactile panel is secured to the porous concrete slab such that a space exists between the tactile panel and the porous concrete slab. Further, the porous concrete slab may include channels to collect water and direct water within the porous concrete slab. Further still, where the concrete slab includes channels, the concrete slab may be nonporous and may utilize drainage holes to permit water to pass through an otherwise nonporous concrete substrate.

Abstract: A porous pavement system and a method of maintaining the porous pavement system are disclosed. A combination of porous and non-porous pavers are laid out to create a porous pavement. A receptacle or retainer for receiving a tool is in incorporated into the porous pavers, to facilitate lifting the pavers by means of the tool. A cradle may be used to hold multiple pavers.

Abstract: A porous pavement system and a method of maintaining the porous pavement system are disclosed. A combination of porous and non-porous pavers are laid out to create a porous pavement. A receptacle or retainer for receiving a tool is in incorporated into the porous pavers, to facilitate lifting the pavers by means of the tool. A cradle may be used to hold multiple pavers.

Abstract: Disclosed are cooling jackets for containers for beverages and other liquids. Such a jacket comprises a porous matrix as an element of the jacket body to effect the cooling of the jacket by pervaporation of a liquid contained within the jacket body. The jacket therefore cools a liquid within a container maintained in direct contact with the jacket.

Abstract: Disclosed are cooling tubes or straws for beverages and other liquids. The tubes or straws comprise a porous matrix to effect the cooling a liquid contained within by pervaporation.