Patent ID: 6575667
Filing Date: 2003-06-10
Classification: E02D

Abstract:
A retaining panel for a body of water, the retaining panel comprising:a continuous central portion having a first end and a second end; a first side portion integrally connected to and extending rearwardly at a first angle from said first end of said central portion, said first side portion having a rear end; a second side portion integrally connected to and extending rearwardly at a second angle from said second end of said central portion, said second side portion having a rear end; a first flange integrally connected to and extending from said rear end of said first side portion, said first flange having a proximal portion and a distal portion, said distal portion of said first flange defining a female connecting portion, said distal portion of said first flange extending forwardly at a third angle from said proximal portion of said first flange to said female connecting portion; and a second flange integrally connected to and extending from said rear end of said second side portion, said second flange having a proximal portion and a distal portion, said distal portion of said second flange defining a male connecting portion, said distal portion of said second flange extending forwardly at a fourth angle from said proximal portion of said second flange and terminating with said male connecting portion; wherein said retaining panel has a width of at least about 24 inches and is adapted to be connected to a substantially similar, adjacent retaining panel by inserting said male connecting portion of said retaining panel into said female connecting portion of said adjacent retaining panel.