US3788026A
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Stack-wall
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-03-10
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Granted: 1974-01-29
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Expires: 1992-03-10
Abstract
Abstract A masonry wall construction of a plurality of preformed modules employed in lieu of conventionally used concrete block, brick or clay masonry wall structures. Knee braces are provided for properly aligning the first course of modules and subsequent courses are set in a bed of mortar and properly aligned and positioned by the use of brackets and ties and each module is set in place by a crane or other suitable lifting and manipulating device by engagement with eyebolts provided for erection only.
Inventors
- 👤 J Cook
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 18:03
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04G; E04G21/00; E04G21/14; E04G21/16; E04G21/18; E04G21/1841; E04G21/24; E04G21/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
240 words
A wall structuRe comprising a plurality of courses of modules, each of said modules being defined by a substantially rectangular panel with the panels being vertically and horizontally aligned and secured to each other, and means retaining the modules in position during assembly, said means including a longitudinally adjustable knee brace having means at one end for anchoring to the modules in a lower course and means at the other end for anchoring to the ground, and bracket assemblies securing upper modules in vertical alignment with the lower modules, each of said bracket assembles comprising a first bracket including a rigid member extending vertically along one surface of two vertically superimposed modules in engagement with the surface thereof and bridging the joint therebetween, a second bracket engaging the opposite surface of the modules, means extending between the brackets for securing them onto the modules, said means being disposed in the juncture between the modules to vertically orient the bracket assembly in relation thereto, said second bracket including a lower angle iron member rigidly secured to the means extending between the brackets, and an upper angle iron member having a depending extension pivotally attached to the lower member for pivotal movement about a substantially horizontal axis parallel with the adjacent surface of the modules, and means engaging the extension and the lower member for swinging the upper end of the extension toward the modules for securing the upper module in place.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
240 words
A wall structuRe comprising a plurality of courses of modules, each of said modules being defined by a substantially rectangular panel with the panels being vertically and horizontally aligned and secured to each other, and means retaining the modules in position during assembly, said means including a longitudinally adjustable knee brace having means at one end for anchoring to the modules in a lower course and means at the other end for anchoring to the ground, and bracket assemblies securing upper modules in vertical alignment with the lower modules, each of said bracket assembles comprising a first bracket including a rigid member extending vertically along one surface of two vertically superimposed modules in engagement with the surface thereof and bridging the joint therebetween, a second bracket engaging the opposite surface of the modules, means extending between the brackets for securing them onto the modules, said means being disposed in the juncture between the modules to vertically orient the bracket assembly in relation thereto, said second bracket including a lower angle iron member rigidly secured to the means extending between the brackets, and an upper angle iron member having a depending extension pivotally attached to the lower member for pivotal movement about a substantially horizontal axis parallel with the adjacent surface of the modules, and means engaging the extension and the lower member for swinging the upper end of the extension toward the modules for securing the upper module in place.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
181 words
The structure as defined in claim 1 wherein said knee brace includes a pair of longitudinally aligned and spaced angle iron members, a turnbuckle interconnecting said angle iron members to enable longituidnal adjustment thereof, said means for engaging the ground surface including a pointed stake for insertion into the ground, means pivotally and detachably connecting the upper end portion of the stake to either of the flanges of the angle iron member to enable the knee brace to be oriented in various positions in relation to the ground surface, said means on the knee brace engaged with the module including an angle iron member pivotally connected to the knee brace for pivotal movement about an axis paralleling the surface of the module to enable the angle iron member to lay flat against the module, said angle iron member having a horizontally disposed slot therein, a wire tie secured to the upper edge of the lower module and including a loop projecting through the slot, and a wedge extending down through the loop and securing the angle iron member to the module.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
71 words
The structure as defined in claim 1 wherein said means for swinging the upper end portion of the upper member includes a wedge insertable through an opening in the lower member and engaging the inner edge of the extension on the upper member for forcing the inner edge of the extension outwardly to cause the upper member to pivot about its pivot axis to engage with the surface of the module.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The structure as defined in claim 3 wherein each module includes passageways to enable installation of utility conduits, and spacers between the courses of the modules.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
181 words
The structure as defined in claim 4 wherein said knee braces includes a pair of longitudinally aligned and spaced angle iron members, a turnbuckle interconnecting said angle iron members to enable longitudinal adjustment thereof, said means for engaging the ground surface including a pointed stake for insertion into the ground, means pivotally and detachably connecting the upper end portion of the stake to either of the flanges of the angle iron member to enable the knee brace to be oriented in various positions in relation to the ground surface, said means on the knee brace engaged with the module including an angle iron member pivotally connected to the knee brace for pivotal movement about an axis paralleling the surface of the module to enable the angle iron member to lay flat against the module, said angle iron member having a horizontally dispoSed slot therein, a wire tie secured to the upper edge of the lower module and including a loop projecting through the slot, and a wedge extending down through the loop and securing the angle iron member to the module.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
221 words
A bracket assembly for retaining vertically superimposed building wall modules in vertical alignment and being disposed in bridging relation to the joint between vertically aligned and superimposed building wall modules, said bracket assembly comprising a first bracket in the form of an elongated rigid member extending vertically along one surface of two vertically superimposed modules in bridging relation to the joint therebetween and in engagement with the surface of both modules, a second bracket extending vertically along the opposite surface of the two modules in substantially opposed relation to the first bracket, means extending between the first and second brackets for securing them onto the modules, said means being disposed in the joint between the two vertically superimposed modules, said second bracket including a lower rigid member rigidly secured to the means extending between the brackets, an upper rigid member having a depending extension pivotally attached to the lower rigid member for pivotal movement about a horizontal axis generally parallel with the adjacent surface of the modules, and means interconnecting the extension and the lower member for swinging the portion of the upper member above the horizontal axis toward the upper module for securing the upper module securely in place by clamping it between the upper end portion of the first bracket and the upper end portion of the second bracket.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
221 words
A bracket assembly for retaining vertically superimposed building wall modules in vertical alignment and being disposed in bridging relation to the joint between vertically aligned and superimposed building wall modules, said bracket assembly comprising a first bracket in the form of an elongated rigid member extending vertically along one surface of two vertically superimposed modules in bridging relation to the joint therebetween and in engagement with the surface of both modules, a second bracket extending vertically along the opposite surface of the two modules in substantially opposed relation to the first bracket, means extending between the first and second brackets for securing them onto the modules, said means being disposed in the joint between the two vertically superimposed modules, said second bracket including a lower rigid member rigidly secured to the means extending between the brackets, an upper rigid member having a depending extension pivotally attached to the lower rigid member for pivotal movement about a horizontal axis generally parallel with the adjacent surface of the modules, and means interconnecting the extension and the lower member for swinging the portion of the upper member above the horizontal axis toward the upper module for securing the upper module securely in place by clamping it between the upper end portion of the first bracket and the upper end portion of the second bracket.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
73 words
The structure as defined in claim 6 wherein said means interconnecting the extension and lower member includes a wedge insertable through an opening in the lower member and engaging the inner edge of the extension on the upper member below the axis for forcing the inner edge of the extension outwardly to cause the upper portion of the upper member to pivot about its pivot axis to engage the surface of the module.
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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) | 1977-01-28 | 1977-07-30 | 1978-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-28 | 1981-07-30 | 1982-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-28 | 1985-07-30 | 1986-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |