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US3242832A
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Precast patio blocks
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-08-05
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Granted: 1966-03-29
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Expires: 1983-08-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Schnaar Herbert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 09:53
CPC Classifications
E; E01; E01C; E01C5/00; E01C5/06; E01C2201/00; E01C2201/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
A RECTANGULAR PAVEMENT OF REGULAR OUTLINE, SUCH AS A PATIO; SAID PAVEMENT HAVING A REGULAR PATTERN AND BEING MADE UP OF BLOCKS AND HAVING VISIBLE TOP SURFACE COLOR CONTRAST STRIPES BETWEEN THE BLOCKS; SAID BLOCKS BEING ARRANGED IN EDGE-TO EDGE RELATION AND COMPRISING THIN, FACTORY PRECAST STONE, RECTANGULAR BLOCKS OF A VARIETY OF RELATIVELY LARGE LENGTHS AND WIDTHS; CERTAIN OF THE BLOCKS BEING SQUARES AND OTHER OBLONGS; AND EACH HAVING FOUR EDGES; THE BLOCKS HAVING A UNIFORM THICKNESS NOT LESS THAN ONE INCH AND NOT OVER TWO INCHES; WITH THE UPPER PARTS ONLY OF THE EDGES BEING BEVELLED ALL AROUND, TO LEAVE THE LOWER PARTS OF THE EDGES PERPENDICULAR TO THE TOP SURFACES TO PROVIDE EDGE-TOEDGE SEALS OF SUBSTANTIAL HEIGHT APPROXIMATELY ONEHALF INCH; AND COLOR CONTRAST MATERIAL FILLING THE GROOVES ON THE SURFACE OF THE PAVEMENT ESTABLISHED BY THE BEVELS OF THE UPPER EDGES OF THE BLOCKS; AND WITH EACH WIDTH BEING AT LEAST SIX TIMES THE THICKNESS; AND WITH THE VARIOUS LENGTHS BEING INTEGRAL MULTIPLES OF THE VARIOUS WIDTHS, SAID LENGTHS BEING SELECTED FROM A GROUP OF LENGTHS COMPRISING ONCE THE WIDTH AND TWICE THE WIDTH.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
187 words
A RECTANGULAR PAVEMENT OF REGULAR OUTLINE, SUCH AS A PATIO; SAID PAVEMENT HAVING A REGULAR PATTERN AND BEING MADE UP OF BLOCKS AND HAVING VISIBLE TOP SURFACE COLOR CONTRAST STRIPES BETWEEN THE BLOCKS; SAID BLOCKS BEING ARRANGED IN EDGE-TO EDGE RELATION AND COMPRISING THIN, FACTORY PRECAST STONE, RECTANGULAR BLOCKS OF A VARIETY OF RELATIVELY LARGE LENGTHS AND WIDTHS; CERTAIN OF THE BLOCKS BEING SQUARES AND OTHER OBLONGS; AND EACH HAVING FOUR EDGES; THE BLOCKS HAVING A UNIFORM THICKNESS NOT LESS THAN ONE INCH AND NOT OVER TWO INCHES; WITH THE UPPER PARTS ONLY OF THE EDGES BEING BEVELLED ALL AROUND, TO LEAVE THE LOWER PARTS OF THE EDGES PERPENDICULAR TO THE TOP SURFACES TO PROVIDE EDGE-TOEDGE SEALS OF SUBSTANTIAL HEIGHT APPROXIMATELY ONEHALF INCH; AND COLOR CONTRAST MATERIAL FILLING THE GROOVES ON THE SURFACE OF THE PAVEMENT ESTABLISHED BY THE BEVELS OF THE UPPER EDGES OF THE BLOCKS; AND WITH EACH WIDTH BEING AT LEAST SIX TIMES THE THICKNESS; AND WITH THE VARIOUS LENGTHS BEING INTEGRAL MULTIPLES OF THE VARIOUS WIDTHS, SAID LENGTHS BEING SELECTED FROM A GROUP OF LENGTHS COMPRISING ONCE THE WIDTH AND TWICE THE WIDTH.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-03-28 | 1969-09-27 | 1970-03-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-28 | 1973-09-27 | 1974-03-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-28 | 1977-09-27 | 1978-03-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |