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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4221330 | Center butt tie connector A compound cross tie for railroad use, the method of making it, and a joiner used therein. The cross tie comprises a pair of wooden end members connected axially by the joiner, and a compressional member traversing the entire assembly: means are provided ... | 09/09/1980 |
