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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8011154 | Structural building block system with enhanced load bearing capability A building block arrangement comprises a first layer of building blocks and a second layer of building blocks. The first layer of building blocks includes two spaced apart rows of building blocks whereby a space is provided between adjacent side faces of the buildin... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7743574 | System of blocks for use in forming a free standing wall A system of blocks for building a free standing wall. The system includes at least one size of wall block and a generally rectangular column block. The height and depth of the column block are the same as those of the wall block and the length of the column block is... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7669375 | Structural building block system with enhanced load bearing capability and method comprising same A building block arrangement comprises a first layer of building blocks and a second layer of building blocks. The first layer of building blocks includes two spaced apart rows of building blocks whereby a space is provided between adjacent side faces of the buildin... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7384215 | Composite masonry block The invention is a composite masonry block having a front surface and a back surface which are adjoined by first and second side surfaces, as well as a top surface and a bottom surface. Each of the side surfaces has an inset extending from the block top surface to t... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7367167 | Block A block according to the present invention is a block comprising a base body part, a first protruding part, and a second protruding part, which are integrally formed with each other. The base body part has a left lower side face, a right lower side face, a left uppe... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7207146 | Multiple purpose wall block A block used to construct a wall. The block has a front and rear surfaces, top and bottom surfaces, and side surfaces. The bottom surface of the block has a projection that extends downwardly therefrom and which is configured to engage one or more blocks in an adjac... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7188453 | Masonry wall supported fence and method A post tensioned wall includes accessible clamping plates at the ends of selected tensioning rods. Each post of a fence section is welded to a corresponding clamping plate to mechanically attach the post to the tensioning rod extending from a footing or foundation a... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7174687 | Web offset lug dry-stack system Generally, the invention is a dry stack building block for constructing a masonry wall. The dry stack unit has a front section having an outer surface, an inner surface, a bottom surface, and a top surface. The dry stack unit also has a rear section substantially pa... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7152381 | Building with triangular facades A building uses three or more triangular facades arranged in a serial array formed by one triangular facade jutting from side face boundaries of each of the abutted and side-by-side triangular facades. The triangular facades configured similarly are in a dispersed s... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7153454 | Multi-nozzle assembly for extrusion of wall A multi-nozzle assembly may include a first nozzle configured to extrude material through a first outlet; a second nozzle configured to extrude material through a second outlet; and a third nozzle configured to extrude material through a third outlet, the third outl... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7127858 | Interior wall and partition construction An improved interior wall construction that provides both sound attenuating and fire resistant properties. The improved wall construction eliminates the need for conventional vertical studs by including at least one rigid interior structural panel comprised of compr... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7093406 | Method for producing a wrapped bale Disclosed is a large round bale wrapped with a protective covering for permitting it to be stored outside. The covering is constructed of one or more layers of semi-permeable material. It is possible for an additional layer to be added to a region of the baler to be... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7093407 | Method for producing a large round bale wrapped in protective wrapping Disclosed is a large round bale wrapped with a protective covering for permitting it to be stored outside. The covering is constructed of one or more layers of semi-permeable material. It is possible for an additional layer to be added to a region of the baler to be... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7059034 | One-piece closed-shape structure and method of forming same The present invention relates to a one-piece closed-shape structure and a method for manufacturing a one-piece closed-shape structure. In particular, the present invention relates to a one-piece fuselage and a method for manufacturing a one-piece fuselage. One embod... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7032356 | Interior wall and partition construction An improved interior wall construction that provides both sound attenuating and fire resistant properties. The improved wall construction eliminates the need for conventional vertical studs by including at least one rigid interior structural panel comprised of compr... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6973758 | Shielded structure for radiation treatment equipment and method of assembly A structure that can be partially assembled at one location, transported to a site in modules, and then fully assembled into a structure suitable for housing a therapeutic radiation source is disclosed. The modules include reinforced walls that are filled with radia... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6951080 | Culm blocks A culm block and a method of manufacture are disclosed. The culm block comprises a plurality of straw stalks that are “vertically aligned”, i.e., perpendicular to the ground when the block is laid flat. The straw is treated with a moisture inhibitor and/or a bin... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6862856 | Corner block for use in forming a corner of a segmental retaining wall A corner block is provided for use in constructing an exterior corner of a retaining wall. The corner block is designed to receive a portion of a retaining member that is used to secure a reinforcement member to blocks that are adjacent to the corner block. The corn... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6854220 | Retaining wall system Retaining wall blocks and the walls made from such blocks are disclosed, wherein curved landscapes (i.e. curved profiles and sloping embankments) are easily accommodated without the use of mortar. As well, a modular system of blocks and their manufacture are disclos... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6792729 | Stackable construction panel system Improvements in a stackable construction panel system are disclosed. The system includes stackable wall forms for receiving a flowable material, each form having a pair of foam panels tied together in a spaced and parallel relationship by connectors. In a first impr... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6745537 | Modular wall or fence construction system A modular wall or fence construction system includes at least first and second I-profile blocks, each having an I-shape in planform. The I-shape defines a parallel pair of flanges across opposite ends of a web extending between the flanges. The I-profile blocks have... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6641334 | Composite masonry block The invention is a composite masonry block having a front surface and a back surface which are adjoined by first and second side surfaces, as well as a top surface and a bottom surface. Each of the side surfaces has an inset extending from the block top s... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6553737 | Method and apparatus to achieve consistent spacing between layers of modular construction material A spacer is provided that includes at least one rail of plastic, steel, rebar, or the like that runs along a top surface of a modular construction material such as a brick or block. At least one transverse rail is connected to the length-running rail. The... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6532710 | Solid monolithic concrete insulated wall system This invention is a building technique with multiple applications that addresses many known needs in a vast marketplace that far surpasses existing technology. Energy savings alone is an extremely important worldwide issue that has not been addressed by o... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6502362 | Anchoring device for components made of concrete An anchoring device for components made of concrete comprises an elongated section which is associable with a concrete component so as to protrude from the component with at least one of its longitudinal sides and with at least one portion of its lateral ... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6490837 | Retaining wall system There is provided a block (100) comprising a front wall (110); a rear wall (130); first side wall (115); second side wall (120) opposed to said first side wall (115); an upper block planar surface (140); a lower block planar surface (141); wherein said fi... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6405505 | Modular interlock wall form A modular interlock wall form for providing a sturdy wall structure that is easily assembled and disassembled. The modular interlock wall form includes a base frame for resting on a surface, and which includes a pair of elongate base rails extending in th... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6374556 | Concrete elevation assembly, hollow concrete block, and method of making In a method for forming a block having a core, the core is formed in a vertical orientation, providing for increased control of wall thickness. The block has a projection on one surface and a groove on an opposing surface. The block core is disposed paral... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6195946 | Forming apparatus and method for thermally insulated concrete wall A construction form for building an insulated concrete reinforced wall includes separable and independently usable lintel block and post block sections, made from injection molding Styrofoam. The lintel block section includes a channel extending horizonta... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6161355 | Construction using aluminum cans A system of tracks, brackets and containers, typically empty beverage cans, assembled and used for temporary storage, temporary emergency shelters, toys, or other uses involving inexpensive and light weight building materials. The system is implemented by... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6138426 | Mortarless wall A mortarless wall 200 is constructed from blocks 201 having upper and lower recesses 202 positioned at a longitudinal centerline in upper and lower walls 206 to form channels that receive alignment rails 212 that extend across entire tiers 214 and 215 of ... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6113318 | Composite masonry block The invention is a composite masonry block having a front surface and a back surface which are adjoined by first and second side surfaces, as well as a top surface and a bottom surface. Each of the side surfaces has an inset extending from the block top s... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6070379 | Method of enclosing an area utilizing a series of edging blocks A landscape edging or border block has an essentially trapezoidal shape, and is capable of being used to form a linear, serpentine or combination border or edge. The blocks can also be used to enclose an area. By orienting each block such that its inner e... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6061986 | Reinforced stucco panel and straw insulator wall assembly A reinforced stucco panel and straw insulator wall assembly includes a plurality of straw bales, a vertical column of rigid material, a layer of fabric, a plurality of screens, a footing section, a bond-beam form and a layer of reinforced mortar. The stra... | 05/16/2000 |
| 5950397 | Building panels A building panel (1) has an upper edge (4) adapted to interlock with a lower edge (6) of a vertically adjacent substantially identical panel (1). The lower edge (6) of the panel (1) is adapted to interlock with a vertically adjacent substantially identica... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5934039 | Apparatus and method for dimensionally uniform building construction using interlocking connectors Apparatus and method for dimensionally uniform building construction using interlocking connectors. In the preferred embodiment, the apparatus comprises a system of building blocks, each block having a top, a bottom, an interior face, an exterior face, an... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5904963 | Block having heat insulating inner cavities A brick which can be laid with other similar bricks for forming a heat-insulating masonry work structure. The brick includes a plurality of webs defining empty inner cavities therebetween, the cavities having heat-insulating properties and further definin... | 05/18/1999 |
| 5809720 | Water diverting building block A hollow concrete building block is provided having physical characteristics which diverts water penetrating inside the block away from the interior of the building. The block comprises parallel interior and exterior walls and at least one transverse vert... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5795105 | Composite masonry block The invention is a composite masonry block having a front surface and a back surface which are adjoined by first and second side surfaces, as well as a top surface and a bottom surface. Each of the side surfaces has an inset extending from the block top s... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5749196 | Building and building element therefor The invention relates to a building structure of a number of construction elements each comprising two plate-like side parts (2) which are mutually connected at a distance parallel to each other by at least one connecting part (3) which protrudes partiall... | 05/12/1998 |
