Patent ID: 6428726
Filing Date: 2002-08-06
Classification: B28B,E04C,E04F

Abstract:
A method for constructing a block for use as a stair component in landscaping applications comprising:filling an open ended form with zero slump block mix to create an open block, the form having outer walls and a centrally disposed core member spaced apart from said outer walls, said outer walls and said core member cooperating to define a mold cavity, each of said outer walls having a lower end and an upper end, said lower ends defining a common plane, said upper ends defining a common plane, said core member having a top surface and a bottom surface, said bottom surface coplanar with said lower end of said outer walls, the top surface of the core member coplanar with the upper ends of said outer walls, drawing excess block mix from said top of said open ended form; agitating said filled form, compressing said block mix by movement of a compression head through said mold cavity, transferring said compressed block mix from said form to a pallet by moving said compression head through said mold cavity, curing said formed block in a moisturizing kiln.