Patents Assigned to Leigh Flexible Structures Limited
  • Fillable structure
    Patent number: 4373462
    Abstract: A floating flexible structure which can be filled with liquid is defined by pieces fixed by side seams. The seams are rendered buoyant by trapped balls. A vent in the upper part of the container has under it a net bag filled with balls to maintain gas passage. A transverse tube of netting rendered buoyant by balls maintains liquid flow for discharge through a hose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1980
    Date of Patent: February 15, 1983
    Assignee: Leigh Flexible Structures Limited
    Inventor: Daniel C. E. Fish
  • Flood barrier
    Patent number: 4321774
    Abstract: A flood barrier comprises a flexible membrane 5 the end and base parts terminating in a beading 7 of polypropylene rope. The side parts of the barrier are located in vertical channel 3 in the side walls and the base in a horizontally extending channel 4 in the floor. In normal conditions the barrier is stowed in the recesses and erected in the event of a flood warning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1980
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1982
    Assignee: Leigh Flexible Structures Limited
    Inventor: Daniel C. E. Fish