Decorative modular masonry block

a modular, decorative technology, applied in the field of modular masonry blocks, can solve the problem of limited number of design patterns
US20050050823A1Inactive Publication Date: 2005-03-10BEND INDS
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
BEND INDS
Publication Date
2005-03-10
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

A decorative modular masonry unit includes a central web, a cylindrical end portion, and a second end portion providing a plurality of concave or recessed grooves. The cylindrical end portion of one modular masonry unit articulates with a recessed groove of a like-shaped unit to form a modular structure. A series of units may be assembled into patterns of varying size and configuration.
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RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims the benefit of provisional U.S. Application Ser. No. 60 / 500,616, filed Sep. 5, 2003, and entitled “Decorative Modular Masonry Block.”FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The invention relates generally to masonry blocks. In particular, the invention relates to modular masonry units for forming raised garden and flowerbeds. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Masonry blocks for forming raised garden and flowerbeds are well known. The blocks delineate the garden from surrounding landscape and serve to retain soil and vegetation in a specified area. It is desirable such garden beds are aesthetically appealing and that such blocks can be readily articulated in aesthetic patterns of various sizes and configurations. It is also desirable that the configuration or arrangement of such units can be easily changed. Conventional units typically permit articulation between adjacent units within a limited range of angles. Therefore, there are a limited...

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