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Method and apparatus for laying masonry units
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-03-19
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Granted: 1966-02-22
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Expires: 1982-03-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry W Mcclarney
- 👤 Caru J Leftwich
- 👤 Howard C Harris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 11:50
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04G; E04G21/00; E04G21/14; E04G21/16; E04G21/22; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S425/00; Y10S425/044
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
THE METHOD OF ERECTING A MASONRY WALL COMPRISING, LAYING A SUPPORTING FOUNDATION, SECURING A LEVEL BASE PLATE TO THE FOUNDATION, SUPPORTING A PLURALITY OF SPACED APART LATERALLY EXPANDABLE ALIGNING RODS ON SAID BASE PLATE, SAID ALIGNING RODS HAVING SPACED APART FLANGES ON ONE SIDE THEREOF, SUPPORTING MASONRY UNITS HAVING HOLES THERETHROUGH ON SAID RODS WITH THE RODS EXTENDING THROUGH AT LEAST A PORTION OF SAID HOLES AND THE MASONRY UNITS RESTING ON SAID FLANGES, LATERALLY EXPANDING THE ALIGNING RODS, MASKING AT LEAST ONE SIDE OF THE WALL, FILLING THE SPACES BETWEEN MASONRY UNIT COLLAPSING THE ALIGNING RODS AND ROTATING THEM TO REMOVE THE FLANGES FROM BETWEEN THE MASONRY UNITS, WITHDRAWING THE ALIGNING RODS, AND REMOVING THE MASKING.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
117 words
THE METHOD OF ERECTING A MASONRY WALL COMPRISING, LAYING A SUPPORTING FOUNDATION, SECURING A LEVEL BASE PLATE TO THE FOUNDATION, SUPPORTING A PLURALITY OF SPACED APART LATERALLY EXPANDABLE ALIGNING RODS ON SAID BASE PLATE, SAID ALIGNING RODS HAVING SPACED APART FLANGES ON ONE SIDE THEREOF, SUPPORTING MASONRY UNITS HAVING HOLES THERETHROUGH ON SAID RODS WITH THE RODS EXTENDING THROUGH AT LEAST A PORTION OF SAID HOLES AND THE MASONRY UNITS RESTING ON SAID FLANGES, LATERALLY EXPANDING THE ALIGNING RODS, MASKING AT LEAST ONE SIDE OF THE WALL, FILLING THE SPACES BETWEEN MASONRY UNIT COLLAPSING THE ALIGNING RODS AND ROTATING THEM TO REMOVE THE FLANGES FROM BETWEEN THE MASONRY UNITS, WITHDRAWING THE ALIGNING RODS, AND REMOVING THE MASKING.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-02-21 | 1969-08-23 | 1970-02-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-21 | 1973-08-23 | 1974-02-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-21 | 1977-08-23 | 1978-02-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |