Patents Assigned to WALL
  • Patio blocks and block systems with side surface positioning and retaining structures
    Patent number: 9951527
    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: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: KEYSTONE RETAINING WALL SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: Robert John Lundell, Robert A. MacDonald
  • RETAINING WALL CONTAINING WALL BLOCKS WITH WEIGHT BEARING PADS
    Publication number: 20180106038
    Abstract: A retaining wall having a plurality of courses of retaining wall blocks including a first upper course and a second lower course. Each retaining wall block has opposed front and rear faces, opposed first and second side surfaces, and opposed and substantially parallel upper and lower surfaces, and at least one weight bearing pad extends from one of the upper and lower surfaces. The at least one weight bearing pad extends substantially from the rear face to the front face of the block. The weight bearing pads are the only areas of contact between the blocks in the first upper course and the blocks in the second lower course.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2017
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Applicant: Keystone Retaining Wall Systems LLC
    Inventor: David M. LaCroix
  • Block splitter assembly and method of producing wall blocks
    Patent number: 9943983
    Abstract: The invention provides a block splitter device comprising first lower and second upper opposed block splitter assemblies. The block splitter assemblies have first and second forming edges that extend at least the majority of the distance from a first end to a second end of the block splitter assembly and have first ends disposed near a median split plane and second ends disposed further away from the median split plane than the first ends. Methods of using the block splitter device are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: KEYSTONE RETAINING WALL SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: David M. LaCroix, Kyle Bakner
  • Block splitter assembly and method of producing wall blocks
    Patent number: 9925692
    Abstract: The invention provides a block splitter device comprising first lower and second upper opposed block splitter assemblies. The block splitter assemblies have a centrally located depression extending the length of the assembly and two or more first forming blades. One forming blade is disposed to the right of and one forming blade is disposed to the left of the center depression. The forming blades have forming surfaces with first and second forming edges. The forming surface of the first block splitter assembly is opposed to the forming surface of the second block splitter assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: KEYSTONE RETAINING WALL SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: David M. LaCroix, Robert John Lundell, Robert A. MacDonald
  • Blocks and block connectors, block systems and methods of making blocks
    Patent number: 9903088
    Abstract: A retaining wall block and a setback connector for use in forming retaining walls having a desired setback between adjacent courses of blocks in a retaining wall. The method of constructing a retaining wall with a plurality of the blocks and setback connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: KEYSTONE RETAINING WALL SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: Robert A. MacDonald, Thomas S. Riccobene
  • BLOCKS, BLOCK SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MAKING BLOCKS
    Publication number: 20180044877
    Abstract: A block, block system and method of making a wall block. Multiple block embodiments 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Applicant: Keystone Retaining Wall Systems LLC
    Inventors: Robert A. MacDonald, Thomas S. Riccobene
  • Covering support system
    Patent number: 9885178
    Abstract: A covering support system includes a covering support that has a support member defining a support surface and that is connected to a mounting member so that when the mounting member is rigidly mounted relative to a wall stud, the support surface is substantially flush with an exterior surface of the wall stud and disposed from the exterior of a building surface by the overhang distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: Southern Wall Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Barnes, Benny R. Sims
  • BLOCKS AND BLOCK CONNECTORS, BLOCK SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MAKING BLOCKS
    Publication number: 20180030683
    Abstract: A retaining wall block and a setback connector for use in forming retaining walls having a desired setback between adjacent courses of blocks in a retaining wall. The method of constructing a retaining wall with a plurality of the blocks and setback connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2017
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Applicant: KEYSTONE RETAINING WALL SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: Robert A. MacDonald, Thomas S. Riccobene
  • Molds for producing concrete blocks with roughened surfaces; blocks made therefrom; and methods of use
    Patent number: 9878465
    Abstract: A mold for making dry cast concrete blocks includes a pair of vertical shoulder forming sections, one along each of the opposite sides of the mold to form vertical front shoulders of a block. Each shoulder forming section has a shoulder roughening arrangement to result in molded, roughened shoulders of the block. Methods of making such blocks and the resulting block are included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Anchor Wall Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay Johnson, Wally Hernandez, Paul Johnson, Mike Lidbom
  • VENEER CONNECTORS, WALL BLOCKS, VENEER PANELS FOR WALL BLOCKS, AND WALLS
    Publication number: 20180023303
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: Keystone Retaining Wall Systems LLC
    Inventors: Robert A. MacDonald, Robert John Lundell
  • Aerodynamic fairing assembly for tractor-trailers
    Patent number: 9873467
    Abstract: The fairing assembly uses inflatable wall panels that automatically deploy and retract at certain speeds to provide sturdy, light-weight aerodynamic fairings, which cover and enclose the space between the tractor truck and connected trailers to improve the aerodynamics of the tractor-trailers. The fairing assembly uses a module design and includes two or more panel units, a blower/vacuum and an electronic controller. Each panel unit includes a panel housing and an inflatable wall panel, which inflates and deflates to deploy and retract from its housing. The controller actuates the blower/vacuum to provide a continuous flow of air to the inflatable wall panels during deployment and to draw an air flow from the inflatable wall panels when retracting the panels back into the panel housings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Wall Global, LLC.
    Inventor: Billy Russell Wall, II
  • Modular wall panel with integral form work
    Patent number: D808041
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: Smart Walling Systems Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Nedjeljko Marko Iicic
  • Landscaping block
    Patent number: D809673
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: KEYSTONE RETAINING WALL SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: Robert John Lundell, Thomas S. Riccobene
  • Landscaping block
    Patent number: D810322
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: KEYSTONE RETAINING WALL SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: Robert A. MacDonald, Thomas S. Riccobene
  • Molded surface of a concrete product
    Patent number: D811621
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: Anchor Wall Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jimmie L. Mugge, Jay J. Johnson
  • Wall block
    Patent number: D812781
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: KEYSTONE RETAINING WALL SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: Robert A. MacDonald, Robert John Lundell
  • Connector
    Patent number: D814278
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: KEYSTONE RETAINING WALL SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: Robert A. MacDonald, Robert John Lundell
  • Connector
    Patent number: D814911
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: KEYSTONE RETAINING WALL SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: Robert A. MacDonald, Robert John Lundell
  • Molded surface of a concrete product
    Patent number: D815307
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Anchor Wall Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jimmie L. Mugge, Jay J. Johnson
  • Connector
    Patent number: D815938
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: KEYSTONE RETAINING WALL SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: Robert A. MacDonald, Robert John Lundell