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US 12,723,356 B2Granted
Stackable interlocking structural foam blocks for supporting patios and other hardscape block systems
AssigneeRisi Stone Inc.
InventorTyler Matys
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Abstract
Described herein are various examples of stackable interlocking support blocks formed of rigid foam, for forming single- and multi-course support systems for assembling hardscape raised patios and/or stairs, and stair and patio systems including such support systems.
Claims12
A stackable interlocking support block comprising:
- a rigid foam body comprising:
- a top side and a bottom side opposite the top side;
- a front side and a rear side opposite the front side;
- and
- a first side and a second side opposite the first side;
- a geogrid interface integral with the top side and comprising:
- an apron having an outer periphery that is adjacent to the first side, the front side, and the second side, the apron having an inner periphery spaced from the outer periphery;
- and
- a channel adjacent to and extending along the inner periphery of the apron, the channel having an open top;
- and
- a vertical interlock system integral with the rigid foam body and comprising:
- a top side interlocking structure associated with the top side and comprising, from the channel to the rear side, a first plurality of ridges each parallel to the front side and having a front-rear depth of Wk, each of the first plurality of ridges spaced from each other by a gap having a front-rear depth of Wg;
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- a bottom side interlocking structure associated with the bottom side and comprising, from the front side to the rear side, a second plurality of ridges each parallel to the front side and having the front-rear depth of Wk, each of the second plurality of ridges spaced from each other by a gap having the front-rear depth of Wg.
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