Abstract: Wall blocks, veneers, veneer connectors, walls, and methods of constructing walls are provided. More particularly, the invention relates to constructing walls in which a veneer panel is attached to a wall block with a connector and in which the front faces of the veneers have a desirable texture.
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.
Type:
Application
Filed:
July 30, 2018
Publication date:
November 22, 2018
Applicant:
Keystone Retaining Wall Systems LLC
Inventors:
Robert A. MacDonald, Thomas S. Riccobene
Abstract: A method for using barrier systems includes positioning a plurality of barrier systems at a location, each barrier system having: a barrier having an interior surface and an opposing exterior surface, the interior surface bounding a chamber that is adapted to receive a ballast; and a light assembly secured to the barrier, the light assembly comprising a housing having a lens that at least partially bounds a compartment, a light source at least partially disposed within the compartment, and programmable circuity in electrical communication with the light emitting device. A control device is used to communicate wirelessly with programmable circuity of each barrier system after the barrier systems are positioned at the location so that data is transferred between the control device and the programmable circuity of each barrier system.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 24, 2016
Date of Patent:
October 30, 2018
Assignee:
Off The Wall Products, LLC
Inventors:
Eric M. Stevens, Leo F. Stanko, Ross D. Mann
Abstract: A multi-use block including a block body having at least a first leg. The blocks can be placed in different orientations with respect to each other to form multiple interlocking structures. The block can be a variety of materials, including concrete, and when concrete, used for making walls and columns. Methods of making and methods of use are provided.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 4, 2017
Date of Patent:
August 28, 2018
Assignee:
Anchor Wall Systems, Inc.
Inventors:
Jay J. Johnson, Robert B. Burnquist, Steven Paul Bennett
Abstract: A landscaping block having a block body with at least a first side surface, a second side surface, a third side surface and a fourth side surface, and opposed and substantially parallel top and bottom surfaces. The patio block having at least one spacer projection extending outwardly from each of the at least first, second, third and fourth side surfaces. The patio block having at least one spacer locator positioned along each one of the first, second, third and fourth side surfaces. The at least one spacer locator positioned along each side surface has a retaining surface shaped to receive a spacer projection, at least a portion of the retaining surface extending outwardly from the side surface.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 23, 2018
Publication date:
August 23, 2018
Applicant:
Keystone Retaining Wall Systems LLC
Inventors:
Robert John Lundell, Robert A. MacDonald
Abstract: A method of forming a three-dimensional frame structure is provided. The structure includes a plurality of rigid wall panels that are adhesively secured to components of a system. The components are specially designed to allow for adjusting the dimensions of a wall panel. The method generally comprises providing a series of corner castings, and providing a series of linear extrusion members. The method also includes connecting the series of corner castings and the plurality of linear extrusion members to form a three-dimensional frame, and adhesively securing rigid wall panels to the three-dimensional frame to form the frame structure. The rigid panels may include porcelain ceramic tiles, natural stone tiles, or other panels.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 12, 2017
Publication date:
August 2, 2018
Applicant:
Exterior Wall Systems Limited (d/b/a Ontario Panelization)
Inventors:
Robert B. Macdonald, Philip A. Macdonald, Alexander K. Williams, Jonathan W. Hoy