Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Facers; e.g. – modules – mutually bonded by internal settable... – Section filling hollow or channel module
Reexamination Certificate
1999-12-21
2001-05-01
Friedman, Carl D. (Department: 3635)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Facers; e.g., modules, mutually bonded by internal settable...
Section filling hollow or channel module
C052S607000, C052S592600, C264S247000, C264S278000, C264S045300
Reexamination Certificate
active
06223491
ABSTRACT:
KNOWN PRIOR ART
The prior art shows embedded lifting mechanisms. The prior art also shows building members and concrete building members having hollow interiors. The prior art also shows building members assembled to receive a concrete matrix.
GENERAL DISCUSSION OF THE INVENTION
The invention is a specialized building block and a building process using the specialized blocks for constructing walls, building exteriors and decorative architectural detail such as cornices, eaves, window and door casings and lintels built independently and in conjunction with walls a process for constructing the blocks is also taught. The invention uses blocks which, when assembled, have a series of intersecting chambers which allow for a continuous concrete pour throughout the structure in order to secure the blocks together. The blocks are defined by specialized exterior features, by the channel system, by the cage and opening layout for lifting and centering one block on top of another.
In this way a very strong structure is made where certain architectural details become part of the structure as opposed to merely being mounted onto the structure or attached to the structure. No attachment devices or fasteners are needed as are found in other known practices of constructing architectural details such as eaves, cornices and the like. Incorporation of these features into poured block structures which are integral parts of the exterior walls saves time and labor costs.
In the preferred embodiment, the products are prefabricated and stacked for shipping and construction. No exterior finishes are required to be added during construction because all desired finishes and desired shapes, both decorative and functional, are already part of this structural product. The structural integrity of the building (framing, etc), the interior finish surfaces, the weather controlling aspect, and the complete decorative aspect are all one and the same in this product.
It is therefore an object of the invention to provide an easily constructed and moved building member.
Another object of the invention is to provide a block which can easily be lifted in place by at least one lifting rod and thereafter stacked and filled with concrete or other matrix without the rod interfering with the concrete pour.
It is a further object of the invention to provide for a process for using the modified blocks in order to construct structures with desired architectural detail with minimal labor.
These and other objects and advantages of the invention will become better understood hereinafter from a consideration of the specification with reference to the accompanying drawings forming part thereof, and in which like numerals correspond to parts throughout the several views of the invention.
REFERENCES:
patent: 6032424 (2000-03-01), Dial, Jr.
Dorsey Dennis L.
Friedman Carl D.
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