Infilless and/or fuel absorbing synthetic covering system...

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2007-02-12

2010-10-05

Addie, Raymond W (Department: 3671)

Road structure, process, or apparatus

Process

In situ treatment of earth or roadway

C404S072000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07806625

ABSTRACT:
An airport safety system includes an area of land wherein natural grass has been removed substantially from the grass and artificial turf having a plurality of synthetic fibers, the turf securely installed in the area without the use of a layer of infill dispersed between the fibers. The turf also is capable of absorpting fuel from a fuel spill at or near the area.

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