Modular retaining wall block

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a masonry block used in a retaining wall of our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a side elevational view thereof, as taken from the left in FIGS. 1-3 (the right side is a mirror image of the left side);

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a second masonry block used in a retaining wall of our new design;

FIG. 8 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 9 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 10 is a side elevational view thereof, as taken from the left in FIGS. 7-9 (the right side is a mirror image of the left side);

FIG. 11 is a rear elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 12 is a bottom plan view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a modular retaining wall block, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Blomquist; Peter J. (Melbourne Beach, FL), Strand; Todd P. (Marine on St. Croix, MN)
Assignee:	Kiltie Corp. (Oakdale, MN)
Appl. No.:	D/146,208
Filed:	August 6, 2001

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	141432	May 4, 2001
	130433	Oct 2, 2000	D447573	Sep 4, 2001
	112434	Oct 15, 1999	D435302	Dec 20, 2000

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Current U.S. Class:	D25/113
Current International Class:	2501
Field of Search:	;D25/102,113-118,164,199,150 ;D21/484-486,488-492,499-500 ;52/582.1,588.1,596,575,606,607 ;404/29,34,39-42 ;405/284-287,287.1,16,272-273

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Primary Examiner: Zarfas; Louis S.
Assistant Examiner: Delehanty; Robert A.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Kinney & Lange, P.A.