Patent ID: 7341685
Filing Date: 2008-03-11
Classification: B28B

Abstract:
1. A method of molding concrete blocks, the method comprising the steps of: (a) providing a block form, the block form including: (b) positioning the liner within the base support; (c) detachably securing the first jacket to the base support by positioning the first and second ends of the securing rod of the first jacket within the open-ended slots of the first retaining structures of the base support; (d) detachably securing the second jacket to the base support by positioning the first and second ends of the securing rod of the second jacket within the open-ended slots of the second retaining structures of the base support; the first and second jackets and the liner forming a molding cavity; (e) securing upper regions of the first and second jackets in position by engaging the upper locking mechanisms; (f) securing lower regions of the first and second jackets in position by engaging the lower locking mechanisms; (g) pouring moldable concrete into the molding cavity; (h) allowing the moldable concrete to only partially cure; and (i) removing the first and second jackets from the only partially cured concrete.