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US 5,943,827 AGranted
Retaining wall block with light
AssigneeConcrete Products of New London, Inc.
InventorLarry D. Okerlund
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Abstract
Block assembly for use in retaining wall systems. The block assembly includes a body having a front surface, a rear surface, a top surface, and a bottom surface. A formed recess is located within the block having a recess opening extending out the front surface, for accepting a light fixture assembly. A light fixture assembly may be positioned within the recess and coupled to a power source.
Claims4
A block assembly for use in retaining wall systems, comprising:
- a block body having a front surface, a rear surface, a top surface, and a generally planar bottom surface;
- said block body having a generally hemi-conical recess, formed in the bottom surface with respect to an axis parallel to the bottom surface, and opening into the front surface;
- and
- a light fixture assembly received within the recess, said light fixture having a housing conforming to said recess such that, when said light fixture is received within said recess, a base of said housing is substantially flush with the bottom surface.
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