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Geotextile applicator device and method

  • US 8,079,778 B2
  • Filed: 08/05/2008
  • Issued: 12/20/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/02/2008
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
First Claim
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1. A geotextile-roll applicator device for coupling to a vehicle frame, the device comprising:

  • a support frame;

    a roller bar supported by the support frame and adapted to receive a roll of geotextile fabric; and

    a dead-weight member supported by the support frame and configured to extend over and weigh-down a portion of the geotextile fabric that is dispensed from the roll; and

    wherein the support frame comprises;

    a first and second receiver hitch coupled to the vehicle frame;

    a first and second stinger member, each stinger member respectively comprisinga stinger arm having a first arm-end adapted to slideably insert into the respective receiver hitch, an oppositely disposed second arm-end including a connecting means, and holder leg disposed intermediate to the first and second arm ends at a holder-leg first end;

    a hanger bar coupled to the first and second stinger members;

    a dragger bar adapted to couple to the hanger bar, the dragger bar further comprising a plurality of attaching members; and

    wherein the hanger bar further comprises;

    a first winch means for selectively positioning the roller bar relative to the support frame.

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