Molded concrete block having visually enhanced contrasting surface sections; methods, and use
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Jul 4, 2023
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Abstract
According to the present disclosure, methods and techniques for generating preferred concrete block products are provided. The methods and techniques involve providing addition of color to selected section within the blocks (1), as described herein, to generate enhancement effects. Typical applications involve spray applications for color pigment to visually distinct sections of the block (1) on one or more decorative surfaces.
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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ANCHOR WALL SYSTEMS INC | MINNETONKA MN 55345-5996 |
International Classification(s)
- B05D:PROCESSES FOR APPLYING LIQUIDS OR OTHER FLUENT MAT....
- B28B:SHAPING CLAY OR OTHER CERAMIC COMPOSITIONS, SLAG O....
- C04B:LIME; MAGNESIA; SLAG; CEMENTS; COMPOSITIONS THEREO....
- B05B:SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
- E04C:STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS; BUILDING MATERIALS
- E02D:FOUNDATIONS; EXCAVATIONS; EMBANKMENTS

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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Becker, Christopher W | Prescott, US | 2 | 1 |
# of filed Patents : 2 Total Citations : 1 | |||
Bennett, Steven P | Coon Rapids, US | 8 | 8 |
# of filed Patents : 8 Total Citations : 8 | |||
Bolles, Glenn C | Edina, US | 16 | 676 |
# of filed Patents : 16 Total Citations : 676 | |||
Burnquist, Robert B | Chaska, US | 14 | 51 |
# of filed Patents : 14 Total Citations : 51 | |||
Johnson, Jay J | Star Prairie, US | 136 | 2943 |
# of filed Patents : 136 Total Citations : 2943 | |||
Schlueter, Jonathan M | Medina, US | 5 | 2 |
# of filed Patents : 5 Total Citations : 2 |
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