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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 16, 2007
Filed:
Jun. 03, 2005
Horacio Correia, Lachenaie, CA;
Horacio Correia, Lachenaie, CA;
Rinox Inc., Terrebonne, CA;
Abstract
Disclosed herein is a block-texture-modifying apparatus for modifying the surface texture of blocks. The apparatus comprises a support for supporting blocks thereon, a multi-station block-texture modifier for engaging blocks on the support, and a translational displacer for imparting translational displacement between blocks on the support and the multi-station block-texture-modifier. The multi-station block-texture modifier comprises a pressure-applying station for applying a sustained pressure to blocks engaged thereby, and an impacting station for applying interrupted impact on blocks engaged thereby. The multi-station block-texture modifier modifies the surface texture of blocks on said support during said translational displacement. Also disclosed herein is a method for modifying the surface texture of blocks.