Patents Assigned to Redi-Rock International, LLC
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Patent number: 10661474Abstract: A form for separating a concrete block and a method for separating a concrete block from the form. The formed concrete block remains stationary while the doors of the form are pulled away from the concrete block in order to more conveniently, efficiently, and safely obtain access to the formed concrete block for its removal.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2018Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: Redi-Rock International, LLCInventors: Jacob Kloss, Matthew Walz
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Patent number: 9821495Abstract: A process and form for casting a concrete light pole base having a decorative upper portion with a configuration for mounting a light pole. The form includes a base having an opening in which a resilient insert is positioned. The insert has openings for holding threaded ends of mounting bolts and for positioning wiring conduits. Ends of the bolts extend from the insert into the mold cavity. Different inserts may be used to accommodate different light pole mounting specifications. A first form section for shaping a decorative upper portion of the light pole base is positioned on the base, and forms for shaping the cylindrical lower end of the light pole base are secured above the first form section.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2016Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Redi-Rock International, LLCInventor: Benjamin R. Manthei
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Patent number: 9475215Abstract: A process and form for casting a concrete light pole base having a decorative upper portion with a configuration for mounting a light pole. The form includes a base having an opening in which a resilient insert is positioned. The insert has openings for holding threaded ends of mounting bolts and for positioning wiring conduits. Ends of the bolts extend from the insert into the mold cavity. Different inserts may be used to accommodate different light pole mounting specifications. A first form section for shaping a decorative upper portion of the light pole base is positioned on the base, and forms for shaping the cylindrical lower end of the light pole base are secured above the first form section.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: Redi-Rock International, LLCInventor: Benjamin R. Manthei
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Patent number: 8876438Abstract: In casting concrete retaining wall blocks, a plurality of mold inserts form a passage between top and bottom surfaces of the block, a recess in the block top between the passage and the back of the block and a recess in the bottom of the block between the passage and the back of the block. The recesses and the passage are formed by a plurality of mold inserts. When the blocks are used in a retaining wall, geogrid fabric passes from the rear of the wall through one of the recesses in a block, through the passage in the block and through the other recess in the block into backfill for stabilizing the wall. The recesses and passage are designed so that any concrete flashing formed between abutting mold inserts is not contacted by the geogrid fabric.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2010Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Redi-Rock International, LLCInventor: John W. Bergmann
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Publication number: 20140312529Abstract: A process and form for casting a concrete light pole base having a decorative upper portion with a configuration for mounting a light pole. The form includes a base having an opening in which a resilient insert is positioned. The insert has openings for holding threaded ends of mounting bolts and for positioning wiring conduits. Ends of the bolts extend from the insert into the mold cavity. Different inserts may be used to accommodate different light pole mounting specifications. A first form section for shaping a decorative upper portion of the light pole base is positioned on the base, and forms for shaping the cylindrical lower end of the light pole base are secured above the first form section.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: Redi-Rock International, LLCInventor: Benjamin R. Manthei
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Patent number: 8268223Abstract: A form and process for casting concrete blocks, each having at least one side textured. The blocks are cast in cavities which have a resilient insert on at least one side for imparting texture to the blocks. After the cast blocks are cured, the form is inverted and placed on a support surface. At least the side having the resilient insert is moved laterally away from the block and the form is lifted to leave the block on the support surface. The textured side can release from the form despite deep grooves and crevices simulating natural stones.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2010Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Redi-Rock International, LLCInventor: Benjamin R. Manthei
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Publication number: 20120023857Abstract: In casting concrete retaining wall blocks, a plurality of mold inserts form a passage between top and bottom surfaces of the block, a recess in the block top between the passage and the back of the block and a recess in the bottom of the block between the passage and the back of the block. The recesses and the passage are formed by a plurality of mold inserts. When the blocks are used in a retaining wall, geogrid fabric passes from the rear of the wall through one of the recesses in a block, through the passage in the block and through the other recess in the block into backfill for stabilizing the wall. The recesses and passage are designed so that any concrete flashing formed between abutting mold inserts is not contacted by the geogrid fabric.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2010Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: Redi-Rock International, LLCInventor: John W. Bergmann
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Publication number: 20100193995Abstract: A form and process for casting concrete blocks, each having at least one side textured. The blocks are cast in cavities which have a resilient insert on at least one side for imparting texture to the blocks. After the cast blocks are cured, the form is inverted and placed on a support surface. At least the side having the resilient insert is moved laterally away from the block and the form is lifted to leave the block on the support surface. The textured side can release from the form despite deep grooves and crevices simulating natural stones.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2010Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: Redi-Rock International, LLCInventor: Benjamin R. Manthei
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Patent number: 7544014Abstract: A connection securing a geogrid fabric to between two tiers of stacked concrete blocks which form an earth retaining wall. A groove is formed in the top of each block in the lower tier to extend across the width of the block with grooves in adjacent blocks aligned. The groove is slightly wider that the rod and fabric wrapped around the rod and is deeper than its width. The fabric extends from backfill behind the wall over the groove. A rod is positioned over the fabric above the groove and pushed into the groove. A free end of the fabric wraps around the rod and extends from the groove towards the rear of the block. A wedge is positioned in the groove above the fabric and rod. When an upper tier of blocks is stacked on the lower tier, the rod and fabric are locked into the groove.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2007Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: Redi-Rock International LLCInventor: John W. Bergmann
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Patent number: D644744Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2010Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Redi-Rock International, LLCInventor: Casey Meadows
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Patent number: D644745Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2010Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Redi-Rock International, LLCInventor: Casey Meadows
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Patent number: D644746Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2010Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Redi-Rock International, LLCInventor: Casey Meadows
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Patent number: D644747Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2010Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Redi-Rock International, LLCInventor: Casey Meadows
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Patent number: D644748Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2010Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Redi-Rock International, LLCInventor: Casey Meadows
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Patent number: D644749Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2010Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Redi-Rock International, LLCInventor: Casey Meadows
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Patent number: D857240Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2018Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: Redi-Rock International, LLCInventor: James R. Johnson
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Patent number: D866004Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2019Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: Redi-Rock International, LLCInventor: James R. Johnson
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Patent number: D866005Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2019Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: Redi-Rock International, LLCInventor: James R. Johnson
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Patent number: D875274Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2018Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: Redi-Rock International, LLCInventors: Bob Panicali, Jeremy Reynolds
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Patent number: D919838Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2019Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Redi-Rock International, LLCInventors: Jacob Kloss, James Johnson