Patent ID: 8511937
Filing Date: 2013-08-20
Classification: E02B,E05F,Y02A

Abstract:
1. A water gate panel seal slide friction abatement apparatus configured for placement between a water gate panel that is proximate an abutment of a water impoundment structure, and said abutment, said apparatus comprising: a plate element that is attached to a surface of said abutment of said water impoundment structure; a single, one-piece, abutment seal apparatus that itself includes: said water gate panel seal slide friction abatement apparatus further comprising: a seal-to-foundation attachment element that attaches said third portion of said single, one-piece, abutment seal apparatus to said water impoundment structure foundation; wherein said plate element is dimensioned to contact said second seal portion throughout a possible water gate position vertical edge sweep; and a plate-to-abutment surface attachment element that attaches said plate element to said abutment surface.