Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Laterally related – individually assembled courses – Connected by transverse hidden joining member
Patent
1997-03-14
1998-06-30
Canfield, Robert
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Laterally related, individually assembled courses
Connected by transverse hidden joining member
403292, 403298, 446122, 24578, 525851, 52604, 52698, G09B 2504, E04C 100, E04B 138
Patent
active
057716501
ABSTRACT:
A set of building blocks useful for constructing model structures includes a plurality of building blocks comprising block bodies and block interconnecting structure. The block interconnecting structure releasably locks each block to one or more adjacent blocks by resisting the blocks being pulled apart from each other. The interconnecting structure does provide, however, a limited amount of lateral play between the blocks so that the interconnected blocks may be moved laterally with respect to each other. The interconnecting structure preferably comprises one or more connecting elements installed into respective apertures in the block bodies. Some blocks have connecting elements with both an inserting end that projects above an outer surface of the block body and a receiving end disposed within the aperture. Other blocks have connecting elements having only a receiving end. The inserting end of the connecting element of a block is inserted into the receiving end of an adjacent block to which it is to be interconnected. The receiving end of a connecting element resists extraction of the inserting end inserted therein but permits the inserting end to move laterally a limited amount within the receiving end.
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Williams Kristi L.
Williams Stephen J.
Canfield Robert
Kingswood, Inc.
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