Patents Assigned to Urban Root L.L.C.
  • Integrated tree root and storm water system
    Patent number: 7080480
    Abstract: A structural cell system is disclosed for supporting hardscape areas in a way that enables tree root growth and accommodates filtering, retention, storage and infiltration of storm water while preventing hardscape damage. The system includes a plurality of structural cells capable of being positioned below a hardscape. The structural cells are designed to have openings that are sized to accept tree roots. The system has one or more permeable barriers around the structural cells with a way for water to flow into the plurality of structural cells flow out of the structural cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Assignee: Urban Root L.L.C.
    Inventors: James Urban, Albert L. Key, Charles Julian Ray, Charles Graham Ray, Michael James
  • Integrated tree root and storm water system
    Publication number: 20050155285
    Abstract: A structural cell system is disclosed for supporting hardscape areas in a way that enables tree root growth and accommodates filtering, retention, storage and infiltration of storm water while preventing hardscape damage. The system includes a plurality of structural cells capable of being positioned below a hardscape. The structural cells are designed to have openings that are sized to accept tree roots. The system has one or more permeable barriers around the structural cells with a way for water to flow into the plurality of structural cells flow out of the structural cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2004
    Publication date: July 21, 2005
    Applicant: URBAN ROOT L.L.C.
    Inventors: James Urban, Albert Key, Charles Ray, Charles Ray, Michael James