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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 25, 1996
Filed:
Feb. 07, 1994
Horacio Correia, Brossard, Quebec, CA;
Charles Ciccarello, Brossard, Quebec, CA;
Other;
Abstract
A block for constructing a retaining wall and wherein the block is formed as an elongated rectangular block having opposed flat top and bottom surfaces, a front end wall and a rear end wall. An elongated connector receiving recess is provided in the top and bottom walls and extends along the longitudinal axis of the block and the recesses are disposed opposite one another in an offset and overlapping relationship. A connector element is received between juxtaposed recesses when blocks are stacked one on top of each oiLher to form a retaining wall and wherein the connector element prevents transverse displacement of the blocks. The blocks are stacked with predetermined ones of the top or bottom surfaces juxtaposed whereby to erect retaining walls having a straight or inclined front face or portions thereof.