Retaining wall block

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a retaining wall block showing my new design.

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof.

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof.

FIG. 4 is a right-side elevational view thereof.

FIG. 5 is a left-side elevational view thereof.

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The broken lines shown in the drawings represent unclaimed portions of the retaining wall block and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a retaining wall block, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1117833
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 22, 2024
Date of Patent: Mar 10, 2026
Inventor: Robert Gordon Mcintosh (Abbotsford)
Primary Examiner: Justin M Jonaitis
Assistant Examiner: Andrew D Golson
Application Number: 29/938,615
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Construction Block Or Brick Type (17) (D25/113)