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Block splitting assembly and method

US8006683B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 29, 2007
Grant dateAug 30, 2011
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Expiry dateOct 29, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB28D1/30
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

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.

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