Patent ID: 6908263
Filing Date: 2005-06-21
Classification: E02D

Abstract:
1. A retaining wall system for stabilizing a wall comprising: a plurality of face panels each comprising a plurality of anchor mesh panels, where each anchor mesh panel comprises at least one tension rod bent to define a loop portion; and a plurality of connecting pins; whereby the face panels are stacked in a plurality of vertically spaced rows with the bottom surfaces of the connecting portions of a first vertically spaced row resting on the upper surfaces of the connecting portions of a second vertically spaced row, where the first vertically spaced row is arranged above the second vertically spaced row; a wall face is defined by the loop portions of the anchor mesh panels are inserted into the mesh openings; the connecting pins are inserted into the locking passageway and the mesh opening to engage the loop portion of one of the anchor mesh panels and thereby secure the anchor mesh panel relative to the face panels; and the earthen wall is accessible through the openings in the wall face.