Paving block array
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Mar 23, 1999
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Dec 2, 1997
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Abstract
A unitary paving block having an exposed surface in use having a multitude of markings to simulate individual, random paving elements has a periphery with a shape which enables the block to be laid with other similar blocks in an irregular, substantially unrepeated paving array. The shape of the periphery of the blocks is such that the blocks can be laid with each block angularly moved with respect to each other and/or laid in staggered relationship with respect to each other.
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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OLDCASTLE INC | ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS GROUP 375 NORTHRIDGE ROAD SUITE 350 ATLANTA GA 30350 |
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- 1997 Application Filing Year
- B44F Class
- 24 Applications Filed
- 9 Patents Issued To-Date
- 37.50 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Woolford, Michael E | Lake Elmo, MN | 21 | 1514 |
# of filed Patents : 21 Total Citations : 1514 |
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- 120 Citation Count
- B44F Class
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Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable | $700.00 | $350.00 | $175.00 |
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional | $1,640.00 | $820.00 | $410.00 |
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