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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 26, 1999
Filed:
Jul. 30, 1997
Harold Wayne Johnson, Knoxville, TN (US);
Don Wittenberg, Knoxville, TN (US);
Charles T Shankles, Knoxville, TN (US);
Other;
Abstract
A water containment device and levee for impeding a flow of water. The water containment device includes a body portion having a first end, a second end, a base, and a first side and a second side attached to the base. At least one valve is disposed in the first end for introducing a water into the body portion. A flap is also provided that is integrally formed with the body portion and extends outward therefrom. The flap for receiving another water containment device thereon and impeding movement of the water containment device. The flap is also used to divert the flow of water away from the levee should the level of the water exceed the levee.