Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Visible translucent block or embedded component – With preform of nontranslucent material
Patent
1994-03-25
1996-01-23
Friedman, Carl D.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Visible translucent block or embedded component
With preform of nontranslucent material
52307, 5239609, 527471, D25103, D25121, E04C 142
Patent
active
054857023
ABSTRACT:
A spacer used with substantially rectangularly-shaped glass blocks of the type having a ridge positioned intermediate its top, bottom, and side edges. The spacer comprises first and second oppositely positioned channel portions adapted to receive the seams of adjacent glass blocks. The channel portions define first and second ends. First and second oppositely positioned curved portions extend from the first end of the channel portions and a first pad extends from a junction between the first and second oppositely positioned curved portions. Third and fourth oppositely positioned curved portions extend from the second end of the channel portions and a second pad extends from a junction between the third and fourth oppositely positioned curved portions. The first, second, third, and fourth curved portions are each configured to form a friction fit with adjacent glass blocks while the lips of the adjacent blocks contact the first and second pads.
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Friedman Carl D.
Saladino Laura A.
Sholton Glenn
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