Building block, system and method
a building block and wall technology, applied in the field of construction materials and techniques, can solve the problems of requiring mortar and a considerable amount of installation labor, and the process is very labor-intensive, and achieve the effect of improving the load-bearing capacity of the block and being large in siz
Inactive Publication Date: 2013-08-29
STONE STRONG
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The system reduces labor requirements by enabling quick and efficient construction of walls, including retaining walls, with improved load-bearing capacity and aesthetic appeal, allowing for both vertical and setback configurations.
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This process is very labor-intensive.
Most require mortar and a considerable amount of labor to install.
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[0027]Referring now to FIGS. 1 and 2, a building block 100 includes a front surface 110, a left side surface 120, a right side surface 130, and a back surface 140, all coupled together via a top surface 150 and a bottom surface 160. Any or all of the front surface 110, the side surfaces 120 and 130, and the back surface 140 could have a finished, decorative surface that resembles stone or provides other desired appearance.
[0028]Referring to FIG. 2, for the specific configuration shown in the drawings, the front surface 110 has an uneven surface comprised of a lower finished surface 214 and an offset upper finished surface 212. The offset upper finished surface 212 gives the appearance of a separate course of stone, and enhances the look of a finished wall that is built using the block 100. The preferred embodiments, however, expressly extend to a block that has an even finished surface and that is placed in a wall to provide a straight, vertical wall surface.
[0029]Block 100 preferab...
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A block system includes a main block that has the lift and alignment devices positioned to overlie a longitudinal axis that intersects a center of gravity of the main block, and has a defined distance from the lift and alignment devices to a front surface of the main block. The block system further includes extended blocks that each has the lift and alignment devices positioned not to overlie a longitudinal axis that intersects a center of gravity of the extended block, but has the same defined distance from the lift and alignment devices to a front face of the extended block that exists on the main block. The recessed portions of the block may be larger than the lift and alignment devices, thereby allowing the blocks to be stacked in either a vertical wall or in a setback wall.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Technical Field[0002]This invention generally relates to construction materials and techniques, and more specifically relates to a building block wall system and method that may be used to construct a wall or support.[0003]2. Background Art[0004]Building blocks have been used for centuries to construct homes, office buildings, churches, and many other structures. Early building blocks were hewn from stone into appropriate shapes that were assembled together, typically using mortar, to form a wall. In modern times, various types of concrete blocks have been developed, which are typically formed by pouring a cement-based concrete mixture into a form and allowing the concrete to cure. This type of concrete block is strong and makes for a sturdy wall, but installing a traditional concrete block requires a skilled mason that must manually lift each block, and set each block using mortar to secure the blocks in place. This process is very labor-intensiv...
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IPC IPC(8): E04G21/14
CPCE04G21/142E04G21/147E04C1/395
Inventor GRAN, JOHN J.THIELE, DANIELEBERT, LARRY J.FURLONG, MICHAEL
Owner STONE STRONG