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Block, block system and method of making a block

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-04-09
KEYSTONE RETAINING WALL SYST
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[0048]The mold assembly may include that the stripper shoe includes a planar molding surface and that at least a portion of the contoured molding surface of the stripper shoe extends further into the at least one mold cavity than the planar surface of the stripper shoe during a block forming process to thereby

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The use of dry cast concrete presents some issues for prior art mold assemblies when making blocks having a textured or patterned surface.
If the pattern is to be impressed on a block surface by a side liner of the mold assembly the patterned surface may sag when the dry cast concrete is discharged

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[0092]In this application, the term “block” refers to bricks, blocks, stones, tiles or other three dimensional objects that can be used in the construction of floors, walls, retaining walls, columns or other structures, including interior and exterior structures, and including load bearing and non-load bearing structures. Therefore, although all of the block embodiments described herein are directed to wall blocks it should be understood that the inventive concepts included herein apply to all types of blocks and are not limited to wall blocks.

[0093]In forming a wall, one row of blocks is laid down, forming a course. A second course is laid on top of this by positioning the lower surface of one block on the upper surface of another block. It should be understood that lower surface and upper surface may refer to either the top surface or bottom surface of the block such that whichever surface is facing downward becomes the lower surface and whichever surface is facing upward becomes ...

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Abstract

A block, block system and method of making a wall block. A block with multiple embodiments of a visually exposed surface having three dimensional shaped areas and three dimensional angular valleys or joints that can be used to construct a patio, wall, fence or the like; the multiple embodiments creating a more random and natural appearance. A mold box having a moveable liner and a stripper shoe that impart three dimensional shaped areas and three dimensional angular valleys or joints onto an exposed surface of a block. The moveable liner and stripper shoe also impart a parting line onto the exposed surface of the block.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates generally to blocks and patios, fences, walls and retaining walls constructed from the blocks. This invention also relates to the method of manufacturing the block and the methods of constructing structures with the blocks. This invention also relates to mold boxes, mold liners and stripper shoes in the manufacture of the blocks.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Patios, fences, walls, and retaining walls are used in various landscaping projects and are available in a wide variety of styles. Numerous methods and materials exist for the construction of patios, fences, walls and retaining walls. Such methods include the use of natural stone, poured concrete, precast panels, masonry, and landscape timbers or railroad ties.[0003]In recent years, segmental concrete wall, patio and landscaping units, which may be laid, positioned or dry stacked without the use of mortar or other complex securing means, have become widely accepted in the con...

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IPC IPC(8): B28B7/00B28B3/00
CPCB28B3/00B28B7/0097B28B3/021B28B7/0041B28B7/007B28B15/005E04C1/395E04B2/16E04B2002/0217E04B2002/0245E04B2002/0265E04B2002/0269
Inventor MACDONALD, ROBERT A.RICCOBENE, THOMAS S.
Owner KEYSTONE RETAINING WALL SYST
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