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公开(公告)号:US20210172171A1
公开(公告)日:2021-06-10
申请号:US17180561
申请日:2021-02-19
Applicant: Keystone Retaining Wall Systems LLC
Inventor: Robert A. MacDonald
IPC: E04C1/39 , E04C2/38 , E04B2/14 , E04F13/08 , E04B1/04 , E02D29/02 , E04C1/00 , E04B2/00 , E04B2/20 , E04B2/02 , E04B2/18
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.
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公开(公告)号:US10760224B2
公开(公告)日:2020-09-01
申请号:US16449723
申请日:2019-06-24
Applicant: Keystone Retaining Wall Systems LLC
Inventor: Robert A. MacDonald , Thomas S. Riccobene
IPC: E04C5/04 , E01C5/04 , E04C1/00 , A01G9/033 , A01G9/28 , E04B2/12 , E04C1/39 , E01C5/06 , E01C5/16 , E01C5/20 , E01C5/22
Abstract: A block suitable for use in paving, edging or wall applications comprises a lower portion having parallel, substantially vertical side faces that are spaced apart by a first width, and an upper portion having parallel, substantially vertical side faces that are spaced apart by a second width. The second width is smaller than the first width of the lower portion, and the side faces of the upper portion are angled relative to the side faces of the lower portion. The block further comprises a transition portion between the upper and lower portions, having at least one slanted side extending between one or more sides of the lower portion and one or more sides, respectively, of the upper portion.
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公开(公告)号:US09832934B2
公开(公告)日:2017-12-05
申请号:US15052782
申请日:2016-02-24
Applicant: Keystone Retaining Wall Systems LLC
Inventor: Thomas S. Riccobene , Robert A. MacDonald
IPC: A01G1/08
CPC classification number: A01G9/28
Abstract: An edging unit comprises a structure having opposed top and bottom surfaces, opposed first and second side surfaces extending between the opposed top and bottom surfaces, and opposed first and second end surfaces extending between the opposed top and bottom surfaces and between the first and second side surfaces. The top surface comprises at least one pair of opposed segments. Each pair of segments includes first and second segments respectively opposing one another with respect to a center of the edging unit. The first segment defines a first upward or downward slope between the first side surface and the second side surface and the second segment defines a second upward or downward slope between the first side surface and the second side surface generally opposite in direction to the first slope.
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公开(公告)号:US09739028B2
公开(公告)日:2017-08-22
申请号:US14204589
申请日:2014-03-11
Applicant: Keystone Retaining Wall Systems LLC
Inventor: Thomas S. Riccobene , Robert A. MacDonald
IPC: E02D29/02
CPC classification number: E02D29/025
Abstract: An irregular trapezoidal structural unit configured to be arranged with other like units in courses to form a structure comprises opposing upper and lower surfaces, opposing irregular front and rear faces, and irregular opposed side faces. The side faces each include a general S-shape mating section that are translated images of each other such that each side of the unit will mate with either side face of another like unit. The front and rear faces optionally include S-shaped mating sections that are translated images of each other. Structures are formed in courses by arranging units side to side along a line to form at least a first course, wherein adjacent side faces mate and interlock. Optionally, a second course is disposed laterally adjacent the first course wherein adjacent front and rear faces mate and interlock. Additional courses can be added on top of the other courses forming wall structures.
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公开(公告)号:US09021761B2
公开(公告)日:2015-05-05
申请号:US14204501
申请日:2014-03-11
Applicant: Keystone Retaining Wall Systems LLC
Inventor: Thomas S. Riccobene , Robert A. MacDonald
CPC classification number: E04C1/00 , E04B2/08 , E04B2/12 , E04B2002/023 , E04B2002/0265 , E04B2002/0271 , E04C1/395
Abstract: A building unit including upper and lower surfaces, and a plurality of side surfaces extending between the upper and lower surfaces defining a generally trapezoidal shape in plan view. The unit includes a first pair of the side surfaces, located on opposite sides of the unit and extending non-linearly and generally obliquely with respect to each other in plan view, where each side surface of the first pair has a midpoint bisecting it into two portions. The portions on each side of the midpoint are a 180° rotational image of the other portion about the midpoint. One side surface of the first pair is longer than the other, and the longer side surface includes a midsection of the same length and configuration as the other, shorter side surface. Each of the shorter and longer side surfaces interlocks with either the shorter or longer side surface of another like building unit.
Abstract translation: 包括上表面和下表面的建筑单元和在上表面和下表面之间延伸的多个侧表面在平面图中限定大致梯形形状。 该单元包括第一对侧表面,其位于该单元的相对侧上,并且在平面图中相对于彼此非线性地且大致倾斜地延伸,其中第一对的每个侧表面具有将其二等分成两个的中点 部分。 中点每侧的部分是围绕中点的另一部分的180°旋转图像。 第一对的一个侧表面比另一个更长,并且较长的侧表面包括与另一个较短侧表面相同的长度和结构的中间部分。 较短的和较长的侧表面中的每一个与另一个类似的建筑单元的较短或较长的侧表面互锁。
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公开(公告)号:US08820022B1
公开(公告)日:2014-09-02
申请号:US13835841
申请日:2013-03-15
Applicant: Keystone Retaining Wall Systems LLC
Inventor: Thomas S. Riccobene , Robert A. MacDonald
CPC classification number: E04F13/0889 , E01C5/06 , E01C2201/06 , E01C2201/16 , E04F13/147 , E04F15/08
Abstract: A building unit has a substantially planar base having an outer periphery including multiple mating sides. Each mating side has at least one “S”-connection, which includes at least one outwardly extending male mating section and at least one inwardly extending adjacent female section. On the base, there are multiple cobbles or raised regions separated by false joints. A first portion of the raised regions are positioned on the male mating sections, respectively and extend to positions proximate to the outer periphery of the base. A second portion of the raised regions are positioned adjacent the female mating sections, respectively and are set back from the outer periphery. Each side of one unit can mate with any side of another like unit. The arrangement results in a surface covering that lacks a discernible pattern.
Abstract translation: 建筑单元具有基本平坦的基部,其具有包括多个配合侧面的外周边。 每个配合侧具有至少一个“S”连接,其包括至少一个向外延伸的阳配合部分和至少一个向内延伸的相邻的阴部分。 在基地,有多个鹅卵石或凸起的区域被假关节分开。 凸起区域的第一部分分别定位在凸配合部分上并且延伸到靠近基部的外周边的位置。 凸起区域的第二部分分别定位成与母配合部分相邻并且从外周退回。 一个单位的每一面都可以与另一个单位的任何一方交配。 该布置导致表面覆盖缺少可辨别的图案。
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公开(公告)号:US11958211B2
公开(公告)日:2024-04-16
申请号:US18055102
申请日:2022-11-14
Applicant: Keystone Retaining Wall Systems LLC
Inventor: Robert A. MacDonald , Thomas S. Riccobene
CPC classification number: B28B7/0097 , B28B3/00 , B28B3/021 , B28B7/0041 , B28B7/007 , B28B15/005 , E04B2/16 , E04C1/395 , E04B2002/0217 , E04B2002/0245 , E04B2002/0265 , E04B2002/0269
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.
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公开(公告)号:US10927547B2
公开(公告)日:2021-02-23
申请号:US16048930
申请日:2018-07-30
Applicant: Keystone Retaining Wall Systems LLC
Inventor: Robert A. MacDonald
IPC: E04B2/18 , E04B2/20 , E02D29/02 , E04C2/38 , E04C1/39 , E04C1/00 , E04B2/00 , E04B1/04 , E04B2/14 , E04F13/08 , E04B2/02
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.
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公开(公告)号:US10329717B2
公开(公告)日:2019-06-25
申请号:US15283770
申请日:2016-10-03
Applicant: Keystone Retaining Wall Systems LLC
Inventor: Robert A. MacDonald , Thomas S. Riccobene
IPC: E01C5/04 , E04C1/00 , A01G9/033 , A01G9/28 , E01C5/06 , E01C5/16 , E04B2/12 , E04C1/39 , E01C5/20 , E01C5/22
Abstract: A block suitable for use in paving, edging or wall applications comprises a lower portion having parallel, substantially vertical side faces that are spaced apart by a first width, and an upper portion having parallel, substantially vertical side faces that are spaced apart by a second width. The second width is smaller than the first width of the lower portion, and the side faces of the upper portion are angled relative to the side faces of the lower portion. The block further comprises a transition portion between the upper and lower portions, having at least one slanted side extending between one or more sides of the lower portion and one or more sides, respectively, of the upper portion.
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公开(公告)号:US20180371705A1
公开(公告)日:2018-12-27
申请号:US16121154
申请日:2018-09-04
Applicant: Keystone Retaining Wall Systems LLC
Inventor: Robert A. MacDonald , Thomas S. Riccobene
IPC: E01C11/22 , E01C5/00 , B28B7/16 , B28B7/18 , B28B7/20 , B28B7/28 , E01C9/00 , E01C5/22 , E01C5/06
Abstract: A permeable surface covering unit comprises a top surface and at least two pairs of irregularly shaped mating sides, one or more passageways extending downwardly from the top surface, and at least one under channel connected to the passageways for retaining liquid, such as storm water. The sides of the unit preferably define an irregular rotational tessellation element. The passageways may comprise gaps or side cavities between units and/or core cavities or other passageways within the unit. Optional undercuts may be provided in the core cavities. Pervious material plugs are cast into the cavities extending into the channel or undercut. Thereby the plug is locked into the cavity like a rivet and resists being dislodged by mechanical or hydraulic forces. A permeable surface embodiment comprises a combination of pervious and impervious units, wherein the ratio of permeable to impermeable units and resulting surface absorption rate may be adjusted.
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