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US2321403A
US2321403A US384191A US38419141A US2321403A US 2321403 A US2321403 A US 2321403A US 384191 A US384191 A US 384191A US 38419141 A US38419141 A US 38419141A US 2321403 A US2321403 A US 2321403A
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04G—SCAFFOLDING; FORMS; SHUTTERING; BUILDING IMPLEMENTS OR AIDS, OR THEIR USE; HANDLING BUILDING MATERIALS ON THE SITE; REPAIRING, BREAKING-UP OR OTHER WORK ON EXISTING BUILDINGS
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    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B2/00—Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildings; Wall construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted to walls
    • E04B2/02—Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildings; Wall construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted to walls built-up from layers of building elements
    • E04B2/14—Walls having cavities in, but not between, the elements, i.e. each cavity being enclosed by at least four sides forming part of one single element
    • E04B2/16—Walls having cavities in, but not between, the elements, i.e. each cavity being enclosed by at least four sides forming part of one single element using elements having specially-designed means for stabilising the position
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B2/00—Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildings; Wall construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted to walls
    • E04B2/02—Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildings; Wall construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted to walls built-up from layers of building elements
    • E04B2002/0202—Details of connections
    • E04B2002/0204—Non-undercut connections, e.g. tongue and groove connections
    • E04B2002/0215—Non-undercut connections, e.g. tongue and groove connections with separate protrusions
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B2/00—Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildings; Wall construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted to walls
    • E04B2/02—Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildings; Wall construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted to walls built-up from layers of building elements
    • E04B2002/0202—Details of connections
    • E04B2002/0204—Non-undercut connections, e.g. tongue and groove connections
    • E04B2002/023—Non-undercut connections, e.g. tongue and groove connections with rabbets, e.g. stepped

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  • This invention relates to brick construction, the primary object of the invention being to provide a brick unit constructed to simulate a lplurality of bricks,'and having means formed integral therewith, so that when the bricks are laid in the formation of a wall or building, the bricks will be properly aligned to insure a true vertical wall.
  • An important object of the invention is to provide brick units of this character which may be' readily and easily laid, the bricks having inter'- locking members so that when the bricks are positioned, the proper space between adjacent bricks will be provided, for the reception of the mortar or other plastic material used in uniting the brick units.
  • Figure 1 is an elevational view of a section of a wall constructed of brick units, manufactured in accordance with the invention.
  • Figure 2 is a plan View of the upper surface of the wall, prior to the positioning of the mortar or plastic material, between adjacent surfaces of the bricks.
  • Figure 3 is a bottom plan view of one of the bricks or units.
  • Figure 5 is a sectional view taken on line 5-5 of Figure 2.
  • Figure 7 is a fragmental sectional view illustrating the interlocking members of adjacent bricks or units, as arranged together.
  • Figure 8 is an end elevational view of a modified form of brick or unit.
  • Figure 9 is a fragmental plan view of the brick or unit shown by Figure 8 of the drawing.
  • Figure l0 is a fragmental detail view illustrating a modified form of the invention.
  • each end of the unit is cut-away providing extensions 5, at opposite sides of the unit, there being provided central substantially V-shaped socketed webs or enlargements 6 formed at the inner ends of the extension, for purposes to be hereinafter more fully described.
  • each brick or unit are formed with vertical grooves 'I and horizontal grooves 8, the grooves being so designed as to simulate standard sized bricks.
  • each brick or unit Formed on the upper surface of each brick or unit, are a plurality of enlargements 9 that have inclined sides, the enlargements being r formed with V-shape grooves I0 and Il disposed at right angles with respect to each other, for the reception of the enlargements I 2 and I3 substantially V-shape in cross section, formed on the lower surfaces of the blocks or units.
  • V-shape enlargements indicated at I4 are also provided on each brick or unit, at a point intermediate the ends thereof, the enlargements I4 being formed with inclined side faces defining Y a substantially sharp edge adapted vto Vfit into grooves of the enlargements 9, over which the enlargements I4 fall, when the bricks are being laid in the construction of a wall.
  • Openings I5 are formed in each brick or unit, and provide hand-holds by means of which the person laying the bricks or units, may readily grasp the bricks or units to properly handle them.
  • Vertical openings I6 are also formed in each brick or unit, and these openings are so arranged that when the bricks or units are laid one upon the other in the construction of a Wall, the
  • openings I6 will align, providing air passagewaysv throughout the entire height of the wall formed, Ventilating the wall.
  • V-shape socketed webs 6, which ar formed in the corners of the angle ends of the units, are spaced from the upper and lower faces of the units, and are so arranged that when the units are laid in the formation of a wall, the ends of one unit will promptly engage the inner ends of the V of the webs or enlargements 6, to the end that the adjacent bricks will be evenly spaced with respect to all contiguous walls of each other to not only insure a true vertical wall, but at the same time provide adequate even space on all sides for the reception of mortar or similar plastic material used in uniting the bricks or units of the wall.
  • the blocks or units I9 are provided with enlargements 20 and 2
  • the angular ends of adjacent blocks or units abut to insure the proper laying of the blocks or units.
  • the enlargements 23 at the ends of the blocks or units 5, are provided with inclined side edges so that they will readily embed themselves within the mortar between adjacent blocks or units, and providing spacers adapted to hold the blocks in proper spaced relation.
  • the bricks or units may be properly positioned with little effort on the part of the person laying the bricks or units, since the cooperating enlargements of adjacent brick units will prevent the laying of the bricks improperly. Because of applicants structure, time in the construction of a wall will be materially saved, and a. wall may be erected accurately, by unskilled workmen.
  • a brick unit comprising an elongated body having angle ends, bevelled enlargements formed on its upper surface, said enlargements having bevelled sides and end surfaces, said enlargements having right angularly disposed grooves, said body being provided with enlargements formed on its lower surface and having bevelled sides and end surfaces adapted to fit into the grooves of the rst-mentioned enlargements when the units are laid one upon another in the construction of a Wall, and said body provided in said angle ends between its top and bottom surfaces with socketed enlargements for receiving in spaced relation abutting units.

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June 8, 1943. l L, B, MccABE 2,321,403
BRICK UNIT Filed Mafch 19, 194.1..
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Patented June 8, 1943 vUNITD- STATES P'TIIIWI"v OFFICE c BRICK UNIT Laurence B.l McCabe, Waverley Hills, Ky. l Application March, 19, 1941,`se1ia1N0. 384,191 roman; (c1. vzssi This invention relates to brick construction, the primary object of the invention being to provide a brick unit constructed to simulate a lplurality of bricks,'and having means formed integral therewith, so that when the bricks are laid in the formation of a wall or building, the bricks will be properly aligned to insure a true vertical wall.
An important object of the invention is to provide brick units of this character which may be' readily and easily laid, the bricks having inter'- locking members so that when the bricks are positioned, the proper space between adjacent bricks will be provided, for the reception of the mortar or other plastic material used in uniting the brick units.
With the foregoing and other objects in view, which will appear as the description proceeds, the invention resides in the combination and arrangement of parts and in the details of construction hereinafter described and claimed, it being understood that changes in the precise embodiment of the invention herein described, may be made within the scope of what is claimed, without departing from the spirit of the invention.
Referring to the drawing:
Figure 1 is an elevational view of a section of a wall constructed of brick units, manufactured in accordance with the invention.
Figure 2 is a plan View of the upper surface of the wall, prior to the positioning of the mortar or plastic material, between adjacent surfaces of the bricks.
Figure 3 is a bottom plan view of one of the bricks or units.
Fig-ure 4 is a sectional view taken on line 4 4 of Figure 2.
Figure 5 is a sectional view taken on line 5-5 of Figure 2.
Figure 6 is an elevational view disclosing one end of the brick or unit.
Figure 7 is a fragmental sectional view illustrating the interlocking members of adjacent bricks or units, as arranged together.
Figure 8 is an end elevational view of a modified form of brick or unit.
Figure 9 is a fragmental plan view of the brick or unit shown by Figure 8 of the drawing.
Figure l0 is a fragmental detail view illustrating a modified form of the invention.
Referring to the drawing in detail, each brick or unit, is of a width which is equal to the width of two standard bricks, as clearly shown by Fifure 2 of the drawing.
The brick or unit is so constructed that each end of the unit is cut-away providing extensions 5, at opposite sides of the unit, there being provided central substantially V-shaped socketed webs or enlargements 6 formed at the inner ends of the extension, for purposes to be hereinafter more fully described.
The front and rear faces of each brick or unit, are formed with vertical grooves 'I and horizontal grooves 8, the grooves being so designed as to simulate standard sized bricks.
Formed on the upper surface of each brick or unit, are a plurality of enlargements 9 that have inclined sides, the enlargements being r formed with V-shape grooves I0 and Il disposed at right angles with respect to each other, for the reception of the enlargements I 2 and I3 substantially V-shape in cross section, formed on the lower surfaces of the blocks or units. V-shape enlargements indicated at I4 are also provided on each brick or unit, at a point intermediate the ends thereof, the enlargements I4 being formed with inclined side faces defining Y a substantially sharp edge adapted vto Vfit into grooves of the enlargements 9, over which the enlargements I4 fall, when the bricks are being laid in the construction of a wall. Y
Openings I5 are formed in each brick or unit, and provide hand-holds by means of which the person laying the bricks or units, may readily grasp the bricks or units to properly handle them. Vertical openings I6 are also formed in each brick or unit, and these openings are so arranged that when the bricks or units are laid one upon the other in the construction of a Wall, the
openings I6 will align, providing air passagewaysv throughout the entire height of the wall formed, Ventilating the wall.
The V-shape socketed webs 6, which ar formed in the corners of the angle ends of the units, are spaced from the upper and lower faces of the units, and are so arranged that when the units are laid in the formation of a wall, the ends of one unit will promptly engage the inner ends of the V of the webs or enlargements 6, to the end that the adjacent bricks will be evenly spaced with respect to all contiguous walls of each other to not only insure a true vertical wall, but at the same time provide adequate even space on all sides for the reception of mortar or similar plastic material used in uniting the bricks or units of the wall.
It may be found desirable to use a web or enlargement as shown by Figure 8 ofthe drawing', in which case the web or enlargement presents a substantially wide outer surface, and inclined side surfaces. The web in this form of the invention, being indicated by the reference character Il. The inclined side faces of the web are shown at I8.
In the form of the invention as shown by Figure 10 of the drawing, the blocks or units I9 are provided with enlargements 20 and 2|', disposed adjacent to the ends thereof, the enlargements 2| having angular ends 22, adapting the blocks or units for use in erecting the corner of a building. On erecting the corner of a building, the angular ends of adjacent blocks or units abut to insure the proper laying of the blocks or units.
The enlargements 23 at the ends of the blocks or units 5, are provided with inclined side edges so that they will readily embed themselves within the mortar between adjacent blocks or units, and providing spacers adapted to hold the blocks in proper spaced relation.
From the foregoing it will be seen that due to the construction shown and described, a person may readily lay bricks or units such as illustrated, the enlargements of the adjacent bricks or units, cooperating in holding the bricks or units in proper position with respect to eachother. It
will also be noted that the bricks or units may be properly positioned with little effort on the part of the person laying the bricks or units, since the cooperating enlargements of adjacent brick units will prevent the laying of the bricks improperly. Because of applicants structure, time in the construction of a wall will be materially saved, and a. wall may be erected accurately, by unskilled workmen.
What is claimed is:
As a new article of manufacture a brick unit comprising an elongated body having angle ends, bevelled enlargements formed on its upper surface, said enlargements having bevelled sides and end surfaces, said enlargements having right angularly disposed grooves, said body being provided with enlargements formed on its lower surface and having bevelled sides and end surfaces adapted to fit into the grooves of the rst-mentioned enlargements when the units are laid one upon another in the construction of a Wall, and said body provided in said angle ends between its top and bottom surfaces with socketed enlargements for receiving in spaced relation abutting units.
LAURENCE B. MCCABE.
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US2703487A (en) * 1949-09-30 1955-03-08 Ossoinack Andrea Interlocking hollow building block
US2844022A (en) * 1956-10-05 1958-07-22 Michael L Klem Building brick
US3116570A (en) * 1959-11-05 1964-01-07 Torricelli Decio Brick
US3394517A (en) * 1966-03-31 1968-07-30 Caterina Joseph Ralph Self-leveling self-alining brick and block
US20050178081A1 (en) * 2003-01-09 2005-08-18 Bott Timothy A. Interlocking building block

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2703487A (en) * 1949-09-30 1955-03-08 Ossoinack Andrea Interlocking hollow building block
US2844022A (en) * 1956-10-05 1958-07-22 Michael L Klem Building brick
US3116570A (en) * 1959-11-05 1964-01-07 Torricelli Decio Brick
US3394517A (en) * 1966-03-31 1968-07-30 Caterina Joseph Ralph Self-leveling self-alining brick and block
US20050178081A1 (en) * 2003-01-09 2005-08-18 Bott Timothy A. Interlocking building block
US6948282B2 (en) 2003-01-09 2005-09-27 Allan Block Corporation Interlocking building block
US7712281B2 (en) 2003-01-09 2010-05-11 Allan Block Corporation Interlocking building block

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