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US 6,918,715 B2Granted
Block splitting assembly and method
AssigneeAnchor Wall Systems, Inc.
InventorsRonald J. Scherer, David Matthew LaCroix, Michael J. Hogan, Glenn C. Bolles
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Abstract
A masonry block that is produced from a workpiece that is split in a block splitting assembly which uses any of a variety of projections to supplement or replace the action of the splitting blade in splitting and dressing the workpiece. The resulting masonry block has features that provide the masonry block with a weathered appearance.
Claims8
A method of producing a concrete block having at least one irregular split edge and surface during a splitting operation, comprising:
- a) providing a first block splitting assembly that includes one or more splitting members positioned to define a splitting line and to engage a concrete workpiece and split it generally along the splitting line when the splitting assembly is activated and that includes a first plurality of projections adjacent the splitting line on at least one side thereof, said first plurality of projections being positioned to engage the workpiece and break away portions of the workpiece during the splitting operation;
- b) aligning a concrete workpiece with the splitting line;
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- c) activating the first splitting assembly so that during activation the one or more splitting members engage and split the workpiece and the first plurality of projections engage and break away portions of the workpiece.
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