US4058943A
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Glass block panel
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-06-03
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Granted: 1977-11-22
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Expires: 1996-06-03
Abstract
Abstract As an article of manufacture, a glass block panel comprising a plurality of glass blocks having a circumferential rib around the edges thereof. The glass blocks are uniformly spaced apart edge to edge in a width and breadth direction by longitudinal spacer members. The spacer members are provided with grooves for receiving therein the circumferential rib of the glass blocks. The spacer members are laterally slotted to the center from one side thereof and are interconnected to form a reticular framework between the glass blocks. The reticular framework provides a mortar space between the glass blocks at the faces thereof in which are fitted spacer bars longitudinally abutting against the edges of the spacer members. Further provided in the spaces between the glass blocks is caulking material to form the mortar like joints between the glass blocks of the panel. Banding means are tightened circumferentially around the edges of the glass blocks to secure the panel as an article of manufacture.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence W. Sturgill
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 05:40
CPC Classifications
B; B32; B32B; B32B17/00; B32B17/06; B32B17/10; B32B17/10005; B32B17/10165; B32B17/10293; B32B17/10302; E; E04; E04C; E04C2/00; E04C2/54; E04C2/546; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/16; Y10T428/161; Y10T428/17; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24479; Y10T428/24521; Y10T428/24529; Y10T428/24562
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A prefabricated glass block panel comprising: a plurality of glass blocks having an upstanding rib circumferentially around the edge of each of said glass blocks; a plurality of rigid elongated members having a longitudinal center groove in each side thereof, said rigid members laterally spanning the edge of said glass blocks, one longitudinal part of said member being laterally slotted to the center groove thereof, said elongated members being interlocked together in said slotted openings forming a rigid reticular frame between said glass blocks and spacing said glass blocks in a width and breadth direction; and tie means circumferentially around the edge of said glass blocks.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A prefabricated glass block panel comprising: a plurality of glass blocks having an upstanding rib circumferentially around the edge of each of said glass blocks; a plurality of rigid elongated members having a longitudinal center groove in each side thereof, said rigid members laterally spanning the edge of said glass blocks, one longitudinal part of said member being laterally slotted to the center groove thereof, said elongated members being interlocked together in said slotted openings forming a rigid reticular frame between said glass blocks and spacing said glass blocks in a width and breadth direction; and tie means circumferentially around the edge of said glass blocks.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The prefabricated glass block panel of claim 1 wherein said upstanding rib of said glass blocks are further characterized as being fitted in said longitudinal grooves of said elongated members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The prefabricated glass block panel of claim 1 wherein said reticular frame formed by said elongated member between said glass blocks is further characterized as being recessed from the faces of said glass blocks for providing mortar spaces.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
105 words
A prefabricated glass block panel comprising: a plurality of glass blocks having an upstanding rib circumferentially around the edge of each said glass blocks; a plurality of rigid elongated members having a longitudinal center groove in the sides thereof, one longitudinal part of said members being laterally slotted to the center groove thereof, said elongated members being interlocked together in said slotted openings forming a reticular frame between said glass blocks and spacing said glass blocks in a width and breadth direction; deformable filler members longitudinally abutting the edge of said rigid elongated members; and tie means circumferentially around the edges of said glass blocks.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
105 words
A prefabricated glass block panel comprising: a plurality of glass blocks having an upstanding rib circumferentially around the edge of each said glass blocks; a plurality of rigid elongated members having a longitudinal center groove in the sides thereof, one longitudinal part of said members being laterally slotted to the center groove thereof, said elongated members being interlocked together in said slotted openings forming a reticular frame between said glass blocks and spacing said glass blocks in a width and breadth direction; deformable filler members longitudinally abutting the edge of said rigid elongated members; and tie means circumferentially around the edges of said glass blocks.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
106 words
A prefabricated glass block panel comprising: a plurality of glass blocks having an upstanding rib circumferentially around the edge of each of said glass blocks; a plurality of rigid elongated members having a longitudinal center groove in the sides thereof, one longitudinal part of said members being laterally slotted to the center groove thereof, said elongated members being interlocked together in said slotted openings forming a rigid reticular frame between said glass blocks and spacing said glass blocks in a width and breadth direction; caulking material between said glass blocks and said rigid elongated members; and tie means circumferentially around the edges of said glass blocks.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
106 words
A prefabricated glass block panel comprising: a plurality of glass blocks having an upstanding rib circumferentially around the edge of each of said glass blocks; a plurality of rigid elongated members having a longitudinal center groove in the sides thereof, one longitudinal part of said members being laterally slotted to the center groove thereof, said elongated members being interlocked together in said slotted openings forming a rigid reticular frame between said glass blocks and spacing said glass blocks in a width and breadth direction; caulking material between said glass blocks and said rigid elongated members; and tie means circumferentially around the edges of said glass blocks.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
119 words
A prefabricated glass block panel comprising: a plurality of glass blocks having an upstanding rib circumferentially around the edge of each of said glass blocks; a plurality of rigid elongated members having a longitudinal center groove in the sides thereof, one longitudinal part of said member being laterally slotted to the center groove thereof, said elongated members being interlocked together in said slotted openings forming a reticular frame between said glass blocks and spacing said glass blocks in a width and breadth direction; elongated, radially deformable filler members longitudinally abutting the edge of said elongated rigid members; caulking material between said glass blocks and said elongated filler members; and tie means circumferentially around the edges of said glass blocks.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
119 words
A prefabricated glass block panel comprising: a plurality of glass blocks having an upstanding rib circumferentially around the edge of each of said glass blocks; a plurality of rigid elongated members having a longitudinal center groove in the sides thereof, one longitudinal part of said member being laterally slotted to the center groove thereof, said elongated members being interlocked together in said slotted openings forming a reticular frame between said glass blocks and spacing said glass blocks in a width and breadth direction; elongated, radially deformable filler members longitudinally abutting the edge of said elongated rigid members; caulking material between said glass blocks and said elongated filler members; and tie means circumferentially around the edges of said glass blocks.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-11-21 | 1985-05-23 | 1985-11-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-11-21 | 1989-05-23 | 1989-11-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |