Patent ID: 7090438
Filing Date: 2006-08-15
Classification: E02D

Abstract:
1. A block for constructing a retaining wall, the block comprising: a substantially contiguous top surface; a bottom surface spaced a predetermined distance from said top surface; a front surface extending vertically between said top and bottom surfaces and horizontally in a predetermined lateral extent; a rear surface spaced a predetermined distance from said front surface, the rear surface extending vertically between said top and bottom surfaces and horizontally in a predetermined lateral extent; and, side surfaces spaced apart from each other, with each side surface extending vertically between said top and bottom surfaces and horizontally between said front and rear surfaces, each side surface comprising at least three plurality facets including a first facet extending from the front surface, a second facet extending from the rear surface, and a third facet extending from the second facet, the second and third facets defining a notch in the side surface adjacent the rear surface, the notch extending from the top surface to the bottom surface wherein said bottom surface further comprises a projection extending downwardly therefrom, the projection having an abutting surface configured and arranged to contact the rear surface of a lower course of blocks when said block is placed thereon, the abutting surface operating to position said block in a predetermined relation relative to the lower course of blocks on which it is placed.