Modular block system and method of construction
OwnerSidney W. Smyer, IIIinventor
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Abstract
A construction block, bed gasket and butt gasket are described, as well as a unique construction method for constructing a construction array utilizing the construction blocks and gaskets. The construction blocks comprise a first and second load bearing faces, first and second engaging faces, an inner face and an outer face, which faces define a block passage, as well as at least one lifting rod to aid in assembly of the construction array. The construction method utilizes bed gasket and butt gasket to provide for ease of assembly of the construction blocks, as well as other benefits.
Claims12
A system of constructing a construction array comprising:
- a. utilizing a plurality of construction blocks to form a construction array, the blocks comprising a first and a second load bearing face, a first and a second engaging face, an inner face and an outer face;
- b. placing at least one bed gasket between the first load bearing face of at least one block and the second load bearing face of at least one block in the construction array;
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- c. said bed gasket having a lower face which comprises a material which provides for decreased frictional characteristics in contact with said first load bearing face and an upper face which comprises a material which provides for increased frictional characteristics in contact with said second load bearing face.
The system of clam 2 where at least some of the construction blocks of the construction array are positioned so that the block passage of one block is in communication with block passage of another block in the construction array and at least one side opening of one block is in communication with at least one side opening of another block in the array.
The system of clam 8 where at least some of the construction blocks of the construction array are positioned so that the block passage of one block is in communication with block passage of another block in the construction array and at least one side opening of one block is in communication with at least one side opening of another block in the array.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.