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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 25, 2006
Filed:
Jan. 15, 2004
James Urban, Annapolis, MD (US);
Albert L. Key, New York, NY (US);
Charles Julian Ray, San Francisco, CA (US);
Charles Graham Ray, San Francisco, CA (US);
Michael James, Vancouver, CA;
James Urban, Annapolis, MD (US);
Albert L. Key, New York, NY (US);
Charles Julian Ray, San Francisco, CA (US);
Charles Graham Ray, San Francisco, CA (US);
Michael James, Vancouver, CA;
Urban Root L.L.C., San Francisco, CA (US);
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.