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US3815733A
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Construction unit assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-10-19
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Granted: 1974-06-11
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Expires: 1992-10-19
Abstract
Abstract A construction unit assembly comprising two or more subassemblies formed of light weight brick are arranged end to end in column formation and held together in a unitary assembly by corner angles maintained in position by metal banding. In the construction of a building, such hollow columnar units are adapted to provide for reinforcing members, heating or ventilating conduits and the like.
Inventors
- 👤 T Roberts
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 10:48
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D71/00; B65D71/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A construction unit assembly of a size suitable for use in the fabrication of a building structure component comprising: a plurality of bound groups of bricks, each bound group including a plurality of individual bricks arranged in proximate relationship to one another and independent binding means positively locking said bricks individually against displacement in at least one direction, and aligning and unitizing means binding said plurality of bound groups into a unitized assembly, said bound groups being arranged in said unitized assembly so that each of said brickS therein is positively locked against individual displacement in any direction by the cooperative effect of said independent binding means and said aligning and unitizing means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A construction unit assembly of a size suitable for use in the fabrication of a building structure component comprising: a plurality of bound groups of bricks, each bound group including a plurality of individual bricks arranged in proximate relationship to one another and independent binding means positively locking said bricks individually against displacement in at least one direction, and aligning and unitizing means binding said plurality of bound groups into a unitized assembly, said bound groups being arranged in said unitized assembly so that each of said brickS therein is positively locked against individual displacement in any direction by the cooperative effect of said independent binding means and said aligning and unitizing means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
A consruction unit assembly in accordance with claim 1 characterized by said aligning and unitizing means including a length of angle formed of a material of substantial structural strength, said angle being disposed to extend along an edge of said bricks in said bound groups, and means holding said angle in place to prevent separation of said bricks along the edges thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A construction unit assembly in accordance with claim 2 characterized by said means holding said angle in place including a plurality of spaced apart metal binding straps encircling said bound groups and corner angles under tension.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A construction unit assembly in accordance with claim 1 characterized by said independent binding means for said bricks in each of said bound groups including thread reinforced plastic tape encircling the proximate bricks forming said bound group under tension.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A construction unit assembly in accordance with claim 1 characterized by said bound groups being arranged in a plurality of end-to-end rectangular subassemblies, and said aligning and unitizing means further binding said sub-assemblies into said unitized assembly.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
A construction unit assembly in accordance with claim 5 characterized by each sub-assembly including a plurality of bound groups arranged on the sides of a square to form a hollow sub-assembly.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
A construction unit assembly in accordance with claim 6 characterized by the ends of bricks in one bound group abutting the sides of bricks in an adjacent bound group.
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) | 1977-06-10 | 1977-12-10 | 1978-06-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-10 | 1981-12-10 | 1982-06-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-10 | 1985-12-10 | 1986-06-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |