Patent ID: 8268223
Filing Date: 2012-09-18
Classification: B28B

Abstract:
1. A method for casting at least one concrete block having at least one textured surface comprising the steps of: a) providing a form having at least one mold cavity defined in part by a first side which is movable laterally relative to a second side, and wherein a mold insert is mounted on the first side for imparting a texture on a side of a cast block, the form further having two laterally spaced generally parallel channels with at least one of the channels movable laterally relative to the other channel, and wherein said first side is moveable with said first channel; b) casting a concrete block in the mold cavity in the form; c) engaging the channels with a machine; d) after a cast block is at least partially cured, using the machine to lift and invert the form and to set the form and cast block on a support surface; e) moving at least one of the channels laterally relative to the other channel to cause the first side to move away from the second side; and f) using the machine to lift the form away from the cast block, leaving the cast block on the support surface.