Patents by Inventor Gerald P. Price

Gerald P. Price has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Block with multifaceted bottom surface
    Patent number: 6250850
    Abstract: A block for use in constructing a retaining wall having a bottom with a non-planar portion which creates a gap between the bottom surface and the top surface of a lower course of similar blocks when the block is placed thereon. This gap assists the block in resting on the lower course of blocks by providing a space where small amounts of rubble and dirt may exist without interfering with the stacking of the blocks. Preferably, the block's bottom surface further comprises a plurality of grooves which provide additional clearance in the gap for larger stones. It is envisioned that these grooves be “V” shaped, thereby having angled walls which act to funnel the larger stones into an area when the block is being placed on a lower course of similar blocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Assignee: Rockwood Retaining Walls, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald P. Price, Raymond R. Price
  • Front face of a retaining wall block
    Patent number: D429006
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2000
    Assignee: Rockwood Retaining Walls Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald P. Price, Raymond R. Price
  • Front face of a retaining wall block
    Patent number: D434508
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Inventors: Gerald P. Price, Raymond R. Price