.~ With anchoring of structure to marine floor {6}
226
.~.~ Including floor modifying means
DEFINITION
Classification: 405/226
Including floor modifying means:
(under subclass 224) Method or apparatus wherein the configuration or character of the earthen bed to which the construction is secured is changed.
(1) Note. This subclass does not include the mere displacement or compaction of the earthen bed by a pile or portion of a construction which is forced or driven into the bed.
(2) Note. The floor-modifying means may include means to impinge pressurized fluid against the surface, or subject it to vacuum, or means to dig into the surface. It usually provides a more secure anchorage but may be used to loosen or decrease the anchoring effect.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
163, for pipe or cable entrenching by earth fluidizing means.
248, for methods and apparatus for sinking columnar members in the earth using fluid jets.
