Soil retainer block
US5325643A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 4, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02D31/00
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention is a soil retainer block formed of lightweight, flexible, and durable material used to prevent soil and water from seeping under a foundation supported above the underlying soil by piers. In use, the present invention is placed about a foundation and then covered with top soil to form a barrier which prevents soil and water invasion. The present invention is constructed of the lightweight, flexible, and durable material in order to provide superior moisture resistance, impact resistance, and safe and easy installation.
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