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Method of construction using molded polymer blocks
Assignee: Composite Technologies Co LLC
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Filing: 1994-11-14
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Granted: 1998-06-30
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Expires: 2014-11-14
Abstract
Abstract A method wherein structures can be assembled using blocks that form a lattice network which can be filled with a reinforcing material, said blocks being capable of serving as a permanent form that provides a finished exterior surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Dennis A. Moore
- 👤 Robert F. Freund
- 👤 Fredric L. Abrams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 10:11
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/02; E04B2/42; E04B2/54; E04C; E04C1/00; E04C1/40; E04B2002/0202; E04B2002/0204; E04B2002/0208; E04B2002/0226
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A method of constructing a finished rigid polymer structure for receiving material comprising the steps of: assembling a plurality of Polymer block member to define said finished polymer structure comprising a lattice of passages; situating a plurality of joist hangers in said lattice of passages such that they are captured in said material; and introducing said material in said lattice of passages such that said material captures said plurality of joist hangers.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
72 words
A method of constructing a finished rigid polymer structure for receiving material comprising the steps of: assembling a plurality of Polymer block member to define said finished polymer structure comprising a lattice of passages; situating a plurality of joist hangers in said lattice of passages such that they are captured in said material; and introducing said material in said lattice of passages such that said material captures said plurality of joist hangers.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method as recited in claim 1 wherein said method further comprises the step of: assembling said plurality of block members to define a predetermined surface texture.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The method as recited in claim 1 wherein said method further comprises the step of: providing a plurality of block members each having anechoic baffles on a surface thereof; assembling said plurality of block members such that they define a wall having a desired baffle pattern.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method as recited in claim 1 wherein said method comprises the step of: assembling said plurality of block members such that they define a wall having an interrupted anechoic baffle pattern.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The method as recited in claim 1 wherein said method further comprises the step of: assembling said Plurality of block members such that they define a wall having at least one utility run when assembled.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
The method as recited in claim 1 wherein said method comprises the step of: securing a polymer block support base member on a foundation footer; mounting at least one of said plurality of block members on said polymer block support base member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method as recited in claim 6 wherein said method comprises the steps of: pouring said material into said lattice system to extend said foundation footer such that said material can directly support a roofing structure.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method as recited in claim 1 wherein said method comprises the step of: filling said lattice of passages with a material to vertically extend a foundation footer to transfer a load from a roofing structure, through said material, to said foundation footer.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method as recited in claim 1 wherein said method further comprises the step of: situating a plurality of joists on said plurality of joist hangers; said joist hangers being generally Z-shaped.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
49 words
The method as recited in claim 1 wherein said method further comprises the steps of: inserting at least one support for receiving and substantially centering a rebar member in said lattice of passages; situating said rebar member in said at least one support so that it becomes substantially centered.
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