CRH has been granted a patent for a concrete block designed for assembly into retaining walls. The block features a dry cast concrete body with inset regions for keys, rod-receiving apertures for attachment, and tapered edges for curved wall construction, enhancing structural integrity and ease of assembly. GlobalData’s report on CRH gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
According to GlobalData’s company profile on CRH, was a key innovation area identified from patents. CRH's grant share as of June 2024 was 67%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Concrete block with attachment features for retaining walls
The patent US12043975B2 describes a concrete block designed for use in constructing retaining walls. The block features a dry cast concrete body with distinct first and second sides, end faces, and upper and lower bearing faces. It is engineered to be used in conjunction with threaded attachment rods and fastening hardware, allowing for the assembly of multiple blocks into a cohesive structure. The design includes an attachment aperture that aligns with adjacent blocks, ensuring stability and ease of assembly. Notably, the first side of the block has a recessed surface around the attachment aperture, preventing protrusion of the fastening hardware, which enhances the block's functionality in wall construction.
Additionally, the claims outline various configurations and features of the block, such as parallel end faces, raised spacer portions for spacing between adjacent blocks, and inset regions on the bearing faces for key placement. The block can include multiple attachment apertures and an open core, facilitating further structural integrity. The patent also describes block assemblies and arrangements, including double unit block arrangements and multi-course walls, emphasizing the versatility of the blocks in different construction scenarios. The design aims to provide a robust solution for building retaining walls, with specific attention to the alignment and secure fastening of the blocks in various configurations.
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