Patent ID: 6978580
Filing Date: 2005-12-27
Classification: B28B,E02D,E04B,E04C

Abstract:
1. A plurality of solid core concrete blocks used in forming a straight, a curved or an angled retaining wall and for holding dirt backfill behind the wall, each of the concrete blocks comprising: a vertical front face and a vertical rear face; a horizontal top and a horizontal bottom, said horizontal top having a pair of parallel bracket grooves therein, said bracket grooves for receiving a pair of hanger brackets, said hanger brackets suspending a decorative facing in front of said vertical front face; a vertical first side, said first side including a first ear and two notch sides of an angular first notch next to said first ear; and a vertical second side, said second side including a second ear and two notch sides of an angular second notch next to said second ear; whereby said first ear and said second ear can be used for lifting and carrying the blocks, whereby when said first ear and second ear are broken, the blocks can be used for curving, angling or making corners in the retaining wall.