Retaining wall block

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D475143
  • Patent Number
    D475,143
  • Date Filed
    Monday, September 18, 2000
    24 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, May 27, 2003
    21 years ago
Abstract
Description




FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a retaining wall block embodying my new design, as viewed toward the front, top and one side of the block;




FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the block of FIG. 1;




FIG. 3 is a side elevational view of the block of FIG. 1;




FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the block of FIG. 1;




FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view of the block of FIG. 1; and,




FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view of the block of FIG. 1.



Claims
  • I claim the ornamental design for a retaining wall block, as shown and described.
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Entry
Cottage Stone, manufactured and sold by Mutual Materials Co. of Seattle, WA before Jul. 7, 1998, 2 photos attached.
Windsor Stone, manufactured and sold by Anchor Block Co. of St. Paul, Minnesota, before Jul. 7, 1998, 2 photos attached.
NurseryStone (old), manufactured and sold by Westblock Systems, Inc. and its affiliates before Jul. 7, 1998, 2 photos attached.
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Rockwood Classic Retaining Wall System (1 page flyer). no date.
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Continuation in Parts (2)
Number Date Country
Parent 29/110393 Aug 1999 US
Child 29/129590 US
Parent 29/107520 Jul 1999 US
Child 29/110393 US