Modular retaining wall block

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a masonry block used in a retaining wall of our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a side elevational view thereof, as taken from the left in FIGS. 1-3 (the right side is a mirror image of the left side);

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a second masonry block used in a retaining wall of our new design;

FIG. 8 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 9 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 10 is a side elevational view thereof, as taken from the left in FIGS. 7-9 (the right side is a mirror image of the left side);

FIG. 11 is a rear elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 12 is a bottom plan view thereof.

Claims

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

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Patent History
Patent number: D458387
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 6, 2001
Date of Patent: Jun 4, 2002
Assignee: Kiltie Corp. (Oakdale, MN)
Inventors: Peter J. Blomquist (Melbourne Beach, FL), Todd P. Strand (Marine on St. Croix, MN)
Primary Examiner: Louis S. Zarfas
Assistant Examiner: Robert A. Delehanty
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Kinney & Lange, P.A.
Application Number: 29/146,208
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Construction Block Or Brick Type (17) (D25/113)
International Classification: 2501;