Stock material or miscellaneous articles – Pile or nap type surface or component – With particles
Reexamination Certificate
2009-09-25
2011-10-11
Juska, Cheryl (Department: 1798)
Stock material or miscellaneous articles
Pile or nap type surface or component
With particles
C428S017000, C428S403000, C428S406000, C428S407000, C427S221000, C427S220000, C427S218000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08034429
ABSTRACT:
An aggregate turf filler for use with the turf of athletic fields and landscaped areas which comprise crushed silica sand particles (SiO2) which are substantially round in shape and are sized to be between 12 and 40 mesh. An acrylic based sealer covering the outer surface of each of the silica sand particles. Finally, providing that the silica sand particles have a smooth outer surface, possess an angle of repose of less than 30°, repel water, resist compacting, present no damaging sharp edges when incorporated with the turf and are environmentally safe.
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Huff Carl L.
Reddick Randolph S.
Juska Cheryl
USGreentech, L.L.C.
Wood Herron & Evans LLP
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