Retaining wall block

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top, front, left side perspective view of a retaining wall block embodying my design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a right side elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a left side elevational view thereof.

Claims

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

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
3555757 January 1971 Volent
Other references
  • Photos 1, 2 and 3 show typical wall facings formed of concrete which can be purchased from local building supply stores. These facings are approximately 1-2 inches thick and provide a “layered” appearance. These facings are not wall blocks but are applied to single block walls for decorative purposes.
  • U.S. Appl. No. 10/640,485, filed Aug. 13, 2003, M. Todd Evans.
  • U.S. Appl. No. 29/188,184, filed Aug. 13, 2003, M. Todd Evans.
  • Brochure from Anchor Wall Systems; “Anchor Diamond; Complete Wall Systems for Any Landscape Project”; date Nov. 1998; one page front and back.
  • Brochure from Oldcastle; “Concrete Landscaping/Products and inspiring/Projects”; Date—2002; twenty-two (22) pages, pertinent pp: 5-10, 13-14 and 19.
  • Drawings for A and B above are included herewith.
  • Photos 1, 2 and 3 show typical wall facings formed of concrete which can be purchased from local building supply stores. These facings are approximately 1-2 inches thick and provide a “layered” appearance. These facings are not wall blocks but are applied to single block walls for decorative purposes.
Patent History
Patent number: D511846
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 13, 2004
Date of Patent: Nov 22, 2005
Inventor: M. Todd Evans (Winston Salem, NC)
Primary Examiner: Robert A. Delehanty
Application Number: 29/203,293
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