Modular frame assembly for mounting glass blocks
OwnerSteve McCluerinventor
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Abstract
A framework assembly that consists of a multiplicity of vertical and horizontal frame members that are interconnected in a locking arrangement to provide a plurality of sealed compartments that are formed within a peripheral framework wherein glass blocks are readily mounted to define a glass-block wall structure held together by the frame members without the need for cement grout.
Claims11
A frame structure which defines a plurality of juxtaposed compartments wherein glass blocks are mounted to form a wall structure thereof:
- a plurality of upright frame members having connectable free ends formed thereon;
- a plurality of horizontal frame members being formed to connect in a secured relationship to said upright frame members;
- means for connecting a given number of said horizontal frame members to said upright frame members, whereby a peripheral encasement framework is defined, and wherein at least two of said horizontal frame members together with at least two of said upright frame members define said peripheral encasement;
- means for interlocking a plurality of said horizontal frame members to said upright frame members, whereby a multiplicity of compartments are formed to fixedly receive and support the glass blocks therein, wherein a multiplicity of said horizontal frame members define interlocking spacer frame members that are interposed between said upright frame members and interlocked therewith so as to hold said upright frame members in parallel relation to each other, wherein said upright frame members and said horizontal frame members define a means for sealing said blocks in the frame structure;
- wherein said interlocking means comprises:
- a pair of dual tracks formed longitudinally along said upright frame members;
- and
- a pair of hook members formed at opposite ends of said spacer frame members so as to be received in said tracks.
In combination, a frame assembly defining a plurality of compartments for mounting a plurality of juxtaposed blocks to define a partition comprising:
- a plurality of vertically disposed frame members;
- a plurality of horizontally disposed frame members;
- means for removably attaching said horizontal frame members to said upright frame members whereby said upright frame members are held in an upright position and in parallel relation to each other whereby said compartments are defined;
- and
- a plurality of blocks, each being mounted in said respective compartments formed by said interconnected frame members.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.