Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Veneer tiles held by nonload-bearing grid – Attached to additional substructure
Patent
1996-10-10
1999-01-19
Kent, Christopher
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Veneer tiles held by nonload-bearing grid
Attached to additional substructure
52434, 52562, 52712, 5274509, 527451, 5274513, E04F 1308
Patent
active
058602615
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for retaining building blocks, such as bricks and cement blocks, to a wall structure to form a suitable veneer, without the use of mortar or other binding agent between the blocks. The apparatus is also suitable for use as a brick laying guide in the construction of conventionally mortar and brick wall. The apparatus comprises a base plate attached to the wall structure by nailing, screwing, or other like means. Attached to the base plate and extending generally perpendicularly outward are at least two retainer arms, the inner faces of said arms opposing one another and forming a retaining space therebetween for closely receiving the building block. Each of the arms further comprises at least one prong extending into said retaining space. A brick or other building block, having holes extending vertically therethrough, is inserted into the retaining space to a sufficient depth that the prongs extend into the holes in the brick, thereby holding the brick securely in place at a desired distance from the wall structure and from adjacent bricks. The apparatus may be formed out of sheet metal or other like material, and may have retainer arms attached to a single base plate in sufficient number to hold multiple building blocks.
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Kent Christopher
Lambert Jesse D.
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