Block splitting assembly and method
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Dec 12, 2006
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Mar 16, 2006
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Sep 13, 2004
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Abstract
A concrete block is produced from a workpiece that is split by a plurality of splitting assemblies, each of which comprises a multiplicity of peaks, for example alternating ridges and valleys. A splitting assembly is positioned to engage each of the top, bottom and side surfaces of the workpiece, whereby a block resulting from the splitting process an irregular front face and has a front face with irregular top, bottom and side edges. The resulting block can be a concrete masonry block that is laid up in a wall with other like blocks with mortar between the blocks, or any other concrete block product.
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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ANCHOR WALL SYSTEMS INC | 5959 BAKER ROAD SUITE 390 MINNETONKA MN 55345-5996 |
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- 2004 Application Filing Year
- B28D Class
- 51 Applications Filed
- 15 Patents Issued To-Date
- 29.42 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Scherer, Ronald J | Shakopee, MN | 48 | 2739 |
# of filed Patents : 48 Total Citations : 2739 |
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