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US4136498A
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Block or brick laying guide reinforcing module
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-12-05
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Granted: 1979-01-30
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Expires: 1997-12-05
Abstract
Abstract A plastic or metal web is provided with upper and lower projecting truncated conical members with a surrounding edge band having a thickness equal to the conventional mortar joint between brick or block courses. It is placed on the last laid course with the downwardly extending members frictionally engaging within the apertures in the bricks or blocks. Mortar or other adhesive may be used if desired and the next course is then laid engaging the upwardly projecting members. The spacing of the projecting members is such that the bricks or blocks are aligned spaced and reinforced thus facilitating laying of the bricks or blocks.
Inventors
- 👤 Cecil Kanigan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:34
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/02; E04B2/04; E04B2/06; E04B2/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A block or brick laying guide and reinforcing module for vertically apertured blocks and bricks, comprising a web of material substantially rectangular when viewed in plan and a plurality of upwardly and downwardly projecting members extending from the opposing faces of said web and adapted to engage the vertical apertures of the associated blocks and bricks thereby centering adjacent courses, providing and maintaining horizontal positioning of said blocks and bricks and providing and maintaining the vertical spacing between courses, and a plurality of radially extending fins formed on the exterior surface of said member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A block or brick laying guide and reinforcing module for vertically apertured blocks and bricks, comprising a web of material substantially rectangular when viewed in plan and a plurality of upwardly and downwardly projecting members extending from the opposing faces of said web and adapted to engage the vertical apertures of the associated blocks and bricks thereby centering adjacent courses, providing and maintaining horizontal positioning of said blocks and bricks and providing and maintaining the vertical spacing between courses, and a plurality of radially extending fins formed on the exterior surface of said member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invention according to claim 1 in which upper and lower members are spaced horizontally from one another approximately half the distance of the desired spacing between adjacent side by side blocks or bricks.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention according to claim 1 which includes a surrounding perimetrical edge band formed on said web thereby defining the confines of the module.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invention according to claim 3 in which upper and lower members are spaced horizontally from one another approximately half the distance of the desired spacing between adjacent side by side blocks or bricks.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention according to claim 1 in which said members take the form of hollow frustro conical members, said web being perforated between members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invention according to claim 5 in which upper and lower members are spaced horizontally from one another approximately half the distance of the desired spacing between adjacent side by side blocks or bricks.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention according to claim 5 which includes a surrounding perimetrical edge band formed on said web thereby defining the confines of the module.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invention according to claim 7 in which upper and lower members are spaced horizontally from one another approximately half the distance of the desired spacing between adjacent side by side blocks or bricks.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
106 words
A block or brick laying guide and reinforcing module for vertically apertured blocks and bricks, comprising a web of material substantially rectangular when viewed in plan and a plurality of upwardly and downwardly projecting members extending from the opposing faces of said web and adapted to engage the vertical apertures of the associated blocks and bricks thereby centering adjacent courses, providing and maintaining horizontal positioning of said blocks and bricks and providing and maintaining the vertical spacing between courses, said upper and lower members being spaced horizontally from one another approximately half the distance of the desired spacing between adjacent side by side blocks or bricks.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
106 words
A block or brick laying guide and reinforcing module for vertically apertured blocks and bricks, comprising a web of material substantially rectangular when viewed in plan and a plurality of upwardly and downwardly projecting members extending from the opposing faces of said web and adapted to engage the vertical apertures of the associated blocks and bricks thereby centering adjacent courses, providing and maintaining horizontal positioning of said blocks and bricks and providing and maintaining the vertical spacing between courses, said upper and lower members being spaced horizontally from one another approximately half the distance of the desired spacing between adjacent side by side blocks or bricks.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention according to claim 9 in which said members take the form of hollow frustro conical members, said web being perforated between members.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention according to claim 9 which includes a surrounding perimetrical edge band formed on said web thereby defining the confines of the module.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention according to claim 9 which includes a plurality of radially extending fins formed on the exterior surface of said members.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invention according to claim 12 in which upper and lower members are spaced horizontally from one another approximately half the distance of the desired spacing between adjacent side by side blocks or bricks.
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) | 1982-01-29 | 1982-07-31 | 1983-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-01-29 | 1986-07-31 | 1987-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-01-29 | 1990-07-31 | 1991-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |