Cabled mat system with removable blocks

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2011-04-05

2011-04-05

Hartmann, Gary S (Department: 3671)

Road structure, process, or apparatus

Pavement

Modules or blocks

C404S040000, C404S041000, C405S027000, C405S302400

Reexamination Certificate

active

07918623

ABSTRACT:
A mat system includes a surface and at least first and second mat units. Each mat unit includes a respective plurality of blocks interlinked by respective cables that pass through the blocks. Each mat unit includes cable loops along at least one side section thereof. The first and second mat units are positioned on the surface in proximity to each other with cable loops of the first mat unit extending toward the second mat unit and cable loops of the second mat unit extending toward the first mat unit. A plurality of interconnecting blocks are positioned between the first mat unit and the second mat unit. Each interconnecting block includes an underside with downwardly open channels formed therein. The cable loops of the first and second mat units are positioned within the channels of the interconnecting blocks to cover the cable loops. The interconnecting blocks and the blocks forming the first and second mat units are sized, shaped and positioned such that upper surfaces thereof form a substantially continuous surface.

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