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Building block construction and assemblage

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-10-16
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Granted: 1971-08-24
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Expires: 1989-10-16
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Abstract

Abstract This product is a novel structure for providing an easy to assemble and disassemble masonary or other material wall that is virtually free of mortar. This structure may be quickly assembled by unskilled persons, and yet provides the appearance of a continuous professionally laid masonary wall. The individual masonary blocks cooperate with joining elements that provide both holding means and attractive surface display.

Inventors

  • 👤 Bernice W Shuey

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-24 22:24
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/02; E04B2/14; E04B2/16; E04B2/18; E04B2/04; E04B2/06; E04B2/08; E04B2/28; E04B2/30; E04B2/32; E04H; E04H17/00; E04H17/14; E04H17/1404; E04B2002/0202; E04B2002/0204; E04B2002/0206

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim 273 words
A building block assemblage, comprising the self-supporting integral combination of: a. a series of individual main body building blocks, b. a plurality of smaller capped interconnecting blocks between corners of adjacent main blocks and overlapping the exterior surface thereof and extending outwardly therefrom in base relief manner, c. a series of end blocks inserted between said main blocks and overlapping the entire exterior vertical surfaces thereof and forming an end post, and comprising at least in part the same configuration of construction as said interconnecting blocks, d. a series of interconnecting top half blOcks overlapping the exterior surfaces of said main blocks blocks, f. a foundation, comprising at least in part the same configuration of construction as said interconnecting blocks, e. a series of top cover plates overlying the top main blocks and said top half blocks, g. a plurality of vertical rods attached to said foundation and extending upward thru said end post, h. a series of bottom half blocks between said lowermost bottom main blocks and said foundation, i. means for readily and releasably attaching said main body blocks together into an integral combination thru the agency of said interconnecting blocks, top half-blocks, bottom halfblocks and end blocks, by mortarless attachment, j. means employing said vertical rod for readily and releasably attaching said end blocks to said top cover plates and to said foundation, k. all of said interconnecting blocks, end blocks, top half blocks and bottom half blocks being of a particular connecting construction and pattern and of the same material to provide a uniformity of construction and continuity of pattern for surface display thru out said assemblage and combination.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 273 words
A building block assemblage, comprising the self-supporting integral combination of: a. a series of individual main body building blocks, b. a plurality of smaller capped interconnecting blocks between corners of adjacent main blocks and overlapping the exterior surface thereof and extending outwardly therefrom in base relief manner, c. a series of end blocks inserted between said main blocks and overlapping the entire exterior vertical surfaces thereof and forming an end post, and comprising at least in part the same configuration of construction as said interconnecting blocks, d. a series of interconnecting top half blOcks overlapping the exterior surfaces of said main blocks blocks, f. a foundation, comprising at least in part the same configuration of construction as said interconnecting blocks, e. a series of top cover plates overlying the top main blocks and said top half blocks, g. a plurality of vertical rods attached to said foundation and extending upward thru said end post, h. a series of bottom half blocks between said lowermost bottom main blocks and said foundation, i. means for readily and releasably attaching said main body blocks together into an integral combination thru the agency of said interconnecting blocks, top half-blocks, bottom halfblocks and end blocks, by mortarless attachment, j. means employing said vertical rod for readily and releasably attaching said end blocks to said top cover plates and to said foundation, k. all of said interconnecting blocks, end blocks, top half blocks and bottom half blocks being of a particular connecting construction and pattern and of the same material to provide a uniformity of construction and continuity of pattern for surface display thru out said assemblage and combination.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 25 words
A building block assemblage as in claim 1 wherein said main body blocks have adjacent sidewalls that define therebetween a small groove for drainage purposes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 29 words
A building block assemblage as in claim 1 wherein said vertical rods comprise multiple sections whereby the wall height may be readily changed and without the aid of tools.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 17 words
A building block assemblage as in claim 1 wherein all of said blocks are made of concrete.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 35 words
A building block assemblage as in claim 1 wherein said top half blocks are an integral and fixed part of said top cover plates and together they form a saddle configuration over said main blocks.

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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) 1974-08-23 1975-02-22 1975-08-24 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1978-08-23 1979-02-22 1979-08-24 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1982-08-23 1983-02-22 1983-08-24 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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