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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5064313 | Embankment reinforcing structures This invention relates to improvements in the control and stabilization of earthen or soil embankments comprising a gravity facing wall tied to and anchored by a grid or mesh extending into the embankment. The gravity facing wall is comprised of facing wa... | 11/12/1991 |
| 4815897 | Retaining wall system An interlocking block and a retaining wall system derived from such blocks wherein the blocks when arranged to extend in horizontal courses in end to end relation and one upon the other in interlocking overlapping wall defining relation extend upwardly as... | 03/28/1989 |