US4191001A
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Process for reinsulating concrete block homes
Assignee: ROCK DANIEL P
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Filing: 1978-06-01
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Granted: 1980-03-04
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Expires: 1998-06-01
Abstract
Abstract A method of reinsulating concrete block homes is provided in which the exterior of the cement block structure is first furred out vertically, high density polystyrene board is then applied horizontally, the butting edges of styrene board being glued, all outside and inside corners are reinforced with lath and otherwise capped, chicken wire or other support is fastened over the styrene board, and then a polymerically bonded concrete mixture is applied to the exterior surface to bond the polymerically bonded concrete mixture to the childen wire and the exterior of the styrene board to form a strong attractive shell with a thermal barrier capable of substantially saving on heat loss of the home.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerard L'Heureux
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 07:26
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04F; E04F13/00; E04F13/02; E04F13/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A process of insulating a concrete block building comprising the steps of fastening furring strips at spaced parallel positions along the exterior surface of the building; affixing rigid thermal insulating panels to said furring strips about the exterior surface of said wall to provide a moisture-proof wall structure with a dead air space between the panels and the existing concrete block wall; fastening a mechanical reinforcing metal mesh to cover substantially the entire surface of said rigid thermal insulating panels; and forming a concrete surface on said reinforcing metal mesh about the exterior surface of said panels to complete the insulation of the building.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A process of insulating a concrete block building comprising the steps of fastening furring strips at spaced parallel positions along the exterior surface of the building; affixing rigid thermal insulating panels to said furring strips about the exterior surface of said wall to provide a moisture-proof wall structure with a dead air space between the panels and the existing concrete block wall; fastening a mechanical reinforcing metal mesh to cover substantially the entire surface of said rigid thermal insulating panels; and forming a concrete surface on said reinforcing metal mesh about the exterior surface of said panels to complete the insulation of the building.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The process of claim 1 further including the step of applying a reinforcing metal lath to the inside and outside corners of said building after said rigid thermal insulating panels are affixed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The process of insulating a concrete block building of claim 1 including the steps of first removing all exterior mounted devices from the concrete block building and as a final step replacing said exterior mounted devices.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The process of insulating a concrete block building of claim 1 wherein the step of forming a concrete surface includes covering all joints and corners of the panels before applying the concrete surface finish.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The process of insulating a building of claim 1 wherein said step of fastening includes fastening said furring strips vertically in spaced parallel relationship.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
The process of insulating a concrete block building of claim 5 wherein the step of affixing thermal insulating panels includes providing panels whose length is greater than its width and mechanically affixing said boards horizontally to said furring strips.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The process of insulating a concrete block building of claim 1 wherein said panels are formed of polystyrene.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The process of insulating a concrete block building of claim 1 wherein the step of forming a concrete surface includes providing a polymerically bonded concrete finish.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The process of insulating a concrete block building of claim 7 wherein said panels are formed of a polystyrene.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
The process of insulating a concrete block building of claims 6 or 8 wherein said polystyrene panels are glued together by a bead of glue along their abutting edges.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-03-04 | 1983-09-03 | 1984-03-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-03-04 | 1987-09-03 | 1988-03-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-03-04 | 1991-09-03 | 1992-03-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |