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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 24, 1998
Filed:
Jan. 09, 1997
C Dwayne Fulton, Osage Beach, MO (US);
David L Osment, Osage Beach, MO (US);
Other;
Abstract
A method is provided for creating an incline for a roadbed on an artificial landscape that involves coupling a flexible section to a base in a desired location. The section has a top that extends at an angle relative to its bottom so that it increases in elevation from one end to the other. The section has a series of channels formed therein which allows the section to flex so that it can conform to a curve. The method further involves placing a second section in abutting relationship with the first section to form a roadbed with a continuously increasing or decreasing grade. In one embodiment, the method further includes placing a number of flexible sections in abutting relationship to form an incline that rises from a base to a desired elevation. The present invention also provides a flexible section for creating a roadbed for an artificial landscape. The section has a top that extends at an angle relative to its bottom so that the section increases in elevation from one end to the other. Further, the section has channels formed therein which allow it to be flexed in either direction. A first flexible section is provided that rises from a base to a higher elevation. A second section is provided which starts from the highest elevation of the first section and further increases in elevation. The second section and the first section can be placed in abutting relationship to form a roadbed having a continuous grade. Subsequent sections may be provided which further increase the elevation achieved.