Abstract: The present disclosure provides a cap 10 having a face 20, a rear 30 and a core space insertion tab 100. In an alternate embodiment, the present disclosure provides a cap for a concrete masonry unit comprising a face, a rear and a core space installation tab, a lower sloped face and a lower edge, wherein the face further comprises a grip and wherein the lower sloped face and lower edge below the grip.

Abstract: A bridge to construct a multi-stage wall is provided with a clip at each end. One of the clips is sized and shaped to fit snugly onto the wall of a standard concrete masonry unit (CMU), while the other is sized and shaped to fit onto a segmental wall system (SWS) unit. A retaining or stand-alone wall is constructed by laying a row of SWS units and a row of CMUs roughly parallel to each other, with bridges extending between them to fix the units. The hollow spaces in each unit and the space between the rows is filled with gravel, rock or other fill material as each course is laid. Additional courses of SWS units and CMUs are placed on top of the prior courses, with bridges added to each course. This process is repeated until the desired wall height is reached. Various sized and shaped clips and connector brackets are provided to allow spacing of the walls at different distances, with varying blocks.

Abstract: A process for installing a modular retaining wall is illustrated and described having open or closed polygonal modules with channels disposed therein. The wall is set at least partially below a surface, the surface either being land-based or aqueous-based, and interfaces therebetween, e.g., shoreline. The modules of the wall are fastened to each other by respective fastening mating fasteners. The retaining wall is installed by a process employing a fluid-assisted internal mandrel.

Abstract: Disclosed is an economical and effective way of producing a modular retaining wall for a material to be retained, using only blocks which in and of themselves are of insufficient thickness to function as retaining wall blocks. The modular wall includes backer blocks and facing blocks which are connected by separate connectors in a back to back, spaced apart arrangement, thereby forming a hollow retaining wall. The hollow wall is filled with loose filler material to increase the mass and retaining capacity of the wall. None of the wall components is embedded in the material to be retained. Further disclosed are wall components and a wall kit for a modular retaining wall. A double sided decorative wall is also disclosed. The modular wall system allows for the construction of retaining walls and freestanding, double sided, decorative walls forming both straight and curved walls.

Abstract: Disclosed is an economical and effective way of producing a modular retaining wall for a material to be retained, using only blocks which in and of themselves are of insufficient thickness to function as retaining wall blocks. The modular wall includes backer blocks and facing blocks which are connected by separate connectors in a back to back, spaced apart arrangement, thereby forming a hollow retaining wall. The hollow wall is filled with loose filler material to increase the mass and retaining capacity of the wall. None of the wall components is embedded in the material to be retained. Further disclosed are wall components and a wall kit for a modular retaining wall. A double sided decorative wall is also disclosed. The modular wall system allows for the construction of retaining walls and freestanding, double sided, decorative walls forming both straight and curved walls.

Abstract: Disclosed is an economical and effective way of producing a modular retaining wall for a material to be retained, using backer blocks and facing blocks which are stacked into continuous front and back wall components connected by separate connectors in a back to back, spaced apart arrangement, thereby forming a hollow retaining wall. The hollow wall is filled with loose filler material to increase the mass and retaining capacity of the wall. None of the wall components is embedded in the material to be retained. The facing blocks, connectors and filler material are all separated from the material to be retained by the backer blocks. Further disclosed are wall components and a wall kit for a modular retaining wall. A double sided decorative wall is also disclosed. The modular wall system allows for the construction both straight and curved retaining walls.

Abstract: A method for forming a variably sized wall panel by supplying a face panel of a first material, the face panel having a front face and a back face, the back face having a plurality of crosspieces extending therefrom. The face panel is placed in a mold such that the front face of the face panel abuts a bottom of the mold and the back face of the face panel faces away from the bottom of the mold. A flowable second material is layered on top of the face panel and the flowable second material is allowed to harden such that the back face of the face panel and the crosspieces are frictionally bound to the hardened second material.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for lining one or more surfaces of concrete structures during fabrication thereof. A structure-lining apparatus comprises a plurality of structure-lining panels and a plurality of concrete-anchoring components. The panels, which may extend in longitudinal and transverse directions, are interconnected to one another in edge-to-edge relationship at their transverse edges to line at least a portion of the interior of the structural form. The concrete-anchoring components extend in an inward/outward direction from the panels. The concrete-anchoring components may: be integrally formed with the panels; connect to the panels via suitably configured connector components; and/or connect edge-adjacent panels to one another. The concrete-anchoring components may comprise concrete-anchoring features which may extend in the longitudinal and transverse directions (e.g. in a plane parallel to the panels) to provide concrete-anchoring surfaces.

Abstract: A concrete wall forming system including interconnected mold units that include a top surface containing a first portion bond beam form, a first top ledge, a first top lip seal portion, a second top ledge, and a second top lip seal portion; a bottom surface containing a second portion bond beam form, a first bottom ledge, a first bottom lip seal portion, a second bottom ledge, and a second bottom lip seal portion; and two or more column forms extending from the top depression to the bottom depression. The first top lip seal portion and first bottom lip seal portion and second top lip seal portion and second bottom lip seal portion are adapted to form a seal between two mold units such that the bond beam form portions are combined to form a bond beam form. The system can be used to form an insulated concrete wall.

Abstract: A stay-in-place form for casting concrete structures comprises a plurality of elongate panels interconnectable in edge-to-edge relationship via complementary connector components on their longitudinal edges to define at least a portion of a perimeter of the form. Each panel comprises a first contoured connector component comprising a protrusion on a first longitudinal edge thereof and a second contoured connector component comprising a receptacle on a second longitudinal edge thereof. The panels are connectable to one another in edge-to-edge relationship by positioning the protrusion of a first panel in or near the receptacle of a second panel and effecting relative pivotal motion between the first connector component of the first panel and the second connector component of the second panel to extend the protrusion of the first panel into the receptacle of the second panel.

Abstract: Methods of constructing concrete walls that include placing a plurality of cleats along a wall perimeter, securing the cleats to a surface under the wall perimeter, placing a plurality of insulating concrete forms along the perimeter, and placing concrete into the insulating concrete forms to form the insulating concrete wall. The cleats include a base plate, a first vertical flange extending approximately perpendicular from the base plate, and a second vertical flange extending approximately parallel to the first vertical flange. The space defined by the first vertical flange, second vertical flange and the base plate, is adapted to receive a bottom portion of a form component or a bottom portion of a form. The insulating concrete forms are placed along the perimeter such that a bottom portion of the form components or a bottom portion of the form are press fit into the defined space.

Abstract: A set of extruded panels is provided for constructing a form-work for concrete. The set includes a plurality of first, second and connecting wall panels. The first wall panels are arranged edge to edge to form a first wall. The second wall panels are arranged edge to edge to form a second wall generally parallel to the first wall. The connecting wall panels are arranged to span transversely between the first and second walls. Each first wall panel incorporates an outer wall extending between first and second edges of the first wall panel, and an inner wall extending between first and second edges of the first wall panel, the inner wall spaced transversely from the outer wall and located relatively more proximate to the second wall panel. Each first wall panel incorporates a plurality of support walls extending transversely between the outer and inner walls.

Abstract: A protective wall (1) for shielding against laser beams, in particular those stemming from welding machines, wherein the protective wall (1) contains light-alloy shaped sections (10-13) that are essentially rectangular and incorporates chambers that are formed by interior walls (2), and profilings that are formed on the front and/or side, wherein the light-alloy shaped sections (10-14) are lined up and connected side wall to side wall in an individually removable manner to form the protective wall (20, 22; 21, 23; 24, 25) in such a way that the profiling on the side is implemented step-like from a front wall (26) to a back wall (27).

Abstract: An electrical box for use with insulated concrete form building systems includes a main body having an electrical box cavity for housing electrical outlets, switches, and electrical connections. The insulated concrete form building systems utilize insulated forms to form concrete and the insulated forms are left in place after the concrete has been poured thereby creating an overall insulated concrete element that includes the concrete and the insulated forms. In accordance with the method and the arrangement of the invention, the electrical box includes an arrangement for attaching the electrical box to the insulated form without requiring the use of any additional fasteners.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an interlocking modular block system for mortarless wall assembly. A plurality of blocks are laid up in courses in a staggered relationship in which three different block configurations are provided, namely stretcher, corner and half block units. The stretcher and corner blocks have lengths at least one and a half times the width, and the half block has the same width and a length which is half the length of the stretcher and corner blocks. The invention offers a simple and fast construction procedure, even when using unskilled labor.

Abstract: The form panel for placing concrete of the present invention is a form panel (30) comprising a hollow sheathing section (32) made of plastic, one side of which forms a concrete placing surface (31), and hollow side panel sections (33) bent out at right angles from both side edges of the sheathing section (32) on an opposite side of the sheathing section (32) to the concrete placing surface (31), wherein projecting sections (40) which extend in a vertical direction are provided on an outside surface (38) of the side panel section (33), and one of the sides of one of the projecting sections (40) is coplanar with the concrete placing surface (31) of the sheathing section (32), and on the projecting sections (40), notches (41) are formed at respectively the same position and orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the projecting sections (40).

Abstract: 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 improvement, the connectors have head pieces with transversal terminal surfaces facilitating the stacking and handling of the wall forms on construction sites. In a second improvement, an end panel assembly is provided for mounting an end panel used as a wall stud for the construction of a window or door frame. The end panel assembly has first and second engaging members, each removably engageable with side end portions of the pair of foam panels. The end panel itself is mountable therebetween. In accordance with a third improvement, a corner connector is provided for reinforcing corner wall forms.

Abstract: Modular tenon and slot mortise building blocks include, for each building block: (a) hollow rectangular parallelepiped center block, (b) an outer siding member, (c) a first tenon member sandwiched between the center block and the siding member, (d) an inner facing member, and (e) a second tenon member sandwiched between the center block and the facing member. The tenon members are parallel and mounted to longitudinal sides of the center block. The tenon members are positioned and of a length so as to extend longitudinally of a first end of the center block by a first distance and so as to form mortised first and second recesses having a first depth behind the first and second tenon members, respectively, between the siding member and the center block and between the facing member and the center block. The first distance is substantially equal to the first depth.

Abstract: Disclosed is a retainment system for concrete block inspection port coverplates. The retainment device is formed from a hook-shaped engagement shaft that is positionable around rebar through an inspection opening. A proximal end of the engagement shaft protrudes from the concrete block opening and is available for placement through an inspection opening coverplate. Either a U-shaped locking nut can be used to secure the coverplate to the engagement shaft, or the coverplate itself includes integrated annular grooves as a locking mechanism. The device provides for simplistic covering of any standard inspection opening, and the use of transparent plates providing an uninhibited view of the rebar presence and condition, even when the retainment device is mounted. The use of annular grooves placed perpendicular to the length of the shaft, allow for ease of shaft disengagement from the wall upon curing of the cement, providing a flush surface to either be left exposed or for placement of stucco thereon.

Abstract: An insulated concrete form wall building system wherein a first embodiment includes a pair of spaced apart elongated expanded polystyrene sidewalls, each having opposed inner surfaces that are formed with longitudinally spaced apart vertically oriented ribs that terminate in substantially flat surfaces to abut against one another to serve as a concrete wall form. A second embodiment includes a pair of spaced apart elongated expanded polystyrene sidewalls and divisional members with flat sides which are attached to said sidewalls to serve as a concrete wall form. The ribs define channels for receiving concrete poured therein to form a composite polystyrene and concrete wall structure in the first embodiment and the divisional members serve the same function in the second embodiment.

Abstract: A block for use in constructing a retaining wall system has a front wall and a partition wall formed backwards projecting from the front wall; wherein the partition wall is provided with a communicating hole extending vertically over the entire length thereof through and in which a reinforcing iron rod is disposed or inserted; the partition wall is provided on an upper surface with an upper depression such that the upper depression is enclosed with an upwardly raised peripheral edge portion having a top flat surface and an inner wall surface of the peripheral raised edge portion is gradually widened downwardly from the top surface edge toward the inside of the upper depression; the partition is further provided on a bottom surface with a lower depression such that the lower depression is enclosed with a downwardly reduced peripheral edge portion and an inner wall surface of the peripheral reduced edge portion is gradually narrowed downwardly from the bottom surface of the lower depression toward the bottom ed

Abstract: The building block is provided. The block is substantially rectangular and has opposed first and second ends. First and second substantially congruent rectangular panels extend between the ends and are joined together by at least one web. Each panel has vertical end edges that are notched to fit with the end edges of another such block. The notches are disposed selectively on inside or outside corners of the respective blocks to enable adjacent blocks to interfit in a vertical joint.

Abstract: A mason wall cementitious building block system comprising two lightweight dry-stackable block units and methods of using such units, including a wall unit and a corner/end unit, connected one to another in an interlocking fashion by means of male posts and female sockets, and variants on each of said units for capping the uppermost course of an assembled wall. The male posts angle rearwardly to define partial apertures, such that adjoining blocks define an aperture which extends vertically between the adjoined blocks for placement of vertical reinforcement, electrical and plumbing chase, and for the introduction of mortar or cement. The top surface defines a recessed cavity for placement of rebar when stacked. The corner/end unit of the present invention interconnects with wall units also by means of posts and sockets and may function as either an end or a corner, requiring only the removal of a small portion of the block at prescored cut lines to alter functions.

Abstract: 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 horizontally and fully along its top portion. The channel includes multiple knock-out plugs within the bottom wall. The lintel block section also has multiple parallel and vertically spaced apertures with one end opened at a lower end, and extending upward to a closed end terminating at one plug within the bottom wall of the channel. The post block section is stackable with the lintel block section.

Abstract: A thermoplastic wall forming member is provided with rails for securing a wiring channel interiorly of a hollow structure to be formed by the wall forming member and other wall forming members.

Abstract: A stackable block structure system for dry stacking concrete reinforced walls which provides for alignment and leveling during construction includes a stretcher block having a recess of triangular cross-sectional configuration formed on a bottom surface and disposed intermediate a pair of co-planar, parallelly disposed laterally extending rectangular edge portions. The top surface of the stretcher block includes a flat portion disposed intermediate a pair of parallelly extending rectangular edge portions the top surfaces of which form upwardly converging surfaces of truncated triangular cross-sectional configuration. Inside sections of the top surface edge portions are configured to matingly and adjustably abut respective outside sections of the bottom surface recess surfaces of a block in an adjacent stacked row. A corner block includes a first portion of generally parallelepiped configuration and an integral second portion of similar configuration to the stretcher block.

Abstract: An interlocking building block for use in constructing mortarless walls in which the block has a first face shell in spaced relationship with a second face shell which define opposed inner surfaces for the block. Between the face shells, there stands at least one transversely-disposed bridge portion and a transverse end portion which defines an operatively outer surface for the block and which closes one end of the block between the first and second face shells. A grouting cavity is formed between the transverse end portion and a bridge portion. Both the transversely-disposed bridge portions and the transverse end portion have integrally-formed projections which extend above the height of the block on an operatively-upper surface and corresponding recesses are formed in an operatively lower surface of the block.

Abstract: A component of lightweight structural material to be utilized in the construction of a sturdy wall, the component being elongate and generally in the configuration of a rectangular solid whose height is approximately three to four times its width. The component involves a pair of elongate sidewalls, a pair of end portions, a bottom section, and an upper section. An elongate, trough-like recess is located along the upper section between the elongate sidewalls, and a plurality of elongate, generally vertically disposed apertures are disposed in an essentially parallel relationship below the trough-like recess. The upper end of each of the elongate apertures is directly below the trough-like recess, with the trough-like recess being adapted to receive and contain molten concrete, with some of such concrete being able to flow into and fill the vertically disposed apertures.

Abstract: Interlocking blocks are provided which are light in weight, and which may be assembled without use of mortar or other binding agent. Because the interlocking block is light in weight, it may be of a larger size than conventional blocks. Each interlocking block employs a number of projections and corresponding notches positioned and dimensioned to couple with adjacent interlocking block's projections and corresponding notches. A series of such interlocking blocks may then be assembled to form gravity retaining walls or any other rigid structures. The interlocking blocks are structurally strong enough to be used as form-work and may also be filled with insulating material, sound-proofing material, reinforcing material or any other advantageous material. The interlocking blocks may also be quickly assembled or disassembled in individualized constructions, may be pre-assembled into wall sections on or off a construction site.

Abstract: A strengthened masonry reinforcement device is used in construction to strengthen the courses of laid hollow block. The masonry reinforcement device is fashioned with ends and a strengthened trough. When used in the construction of a wall the masonry device with the strengthened trough will be light-weight and retain cement to bind hollow block in a lower course to hollow block of an adjacent upper course.

Abstract: A spacer for use in the wall construction for a building or the like. The wall generally comprises a plurality of blocks arranged in at least first and second layers spaced one above the other by a predetermined distance, each block having first and second sides, an exterior face, and interior face, a top and a bottom, and a pair of cutouts extending through the block between the top and bottom. The tops of adjacent blocks in each layer are adapted to be located in a common plane. According to the preferred embodiment, the spacer comprises: a base including a medial portion, first and second opposed ends and a pair of opposed edges, at least one planar body attached to the medial portion of the base along an opposed edge thereof and extending perpendicularly upwards from the base, the planar body having a first and second tabs at opposed ends and first and second V-shaped supports located at and extending transversely from the first and second opposed ends of the base, respectively.

Abstract: A embeddable mounting device and method for permanently affixing a fixture to a concrete block wall. The embeddable mounting device comprises a first rectangular metal plate member; a second rectangular metal plate member having dimensions equal to the first metal plate; and a pair of vertical spacer members secured between the first inner surface and the second inner surface in a manner to create at least one reinforcing bar and cement receiving cavity between the first and second metal plate members, and in a manner to hold the first and second metal plate members in parallel relationship with each other such that when said first and second metal plate members simultaneously contact a planar surface the first and second metal plate members are both perpendicularly oriented to the planar surface. A method of installing a fixture utilizing the mounting device is also described.

Abstract: A modular wall system (8) is provided for constructing ornamental, privacy and acoustical type walls having exterior surfaces of stucco and other decorative material. The system (8) features polymer spacers (14) and vertical metal sleeves (16) onto which are glued opposing pairs of substantially rectangular polymer panels (12). Spacers (14) and/or sleeves (16) that are present at the ends of some modules (10) extend out from between the pairs of panels (12) to allow adjacent modules (10) to be interlocked. A wall may be rapidly constructed since fabrication of the wall is almost entirely complete prior to transportation to the intended site, the only on-site construction being to dig footing holes (40) and pour concrete into the sleeves (16) to simultaneously form concrete footings (42) and concrete support columns (44). The slidably interlocking nature of the individual modules (10) makes the system (8) especially resistant to damage from earth movement.

Abstract: A masonry reinforcement device is used in construction to strengthen the courses of laid hollow block. The masonry reinforcement device is fashioned with ends and a trough. In use, the trough will retain cement which will bind hollow block in a lower course to hollow block of an adjacent upper course.

Abstract: A curved block formwork element for use in forming structures such as curved cornices, lintels and window sills. The curved block formwork element comprises a substantially rectangular shaped block having two oppositely disposed side walls and two oppositely disposed end walls creating a hollow cavity inside, wherein a first of the side walls comprises a flat surface and a second of the side walls comprises a curved surface; means for vertically interlocking the block with a plurality of rectangular block formwork elements along a top and bottom surface of the block; and means for horizontally interlocking the blocks.

Abstract: A multi-component modular system for use in fabricating wall structures of the type which may be fortified with concrete or other similar materials. The system includes in one embodiment a plurality of identical prefabricated forms, each form comprising an elongated, generally rectangular plastic member having a cavity defined by a pair of side panels and a pair of end panels. One end panel has a pair of opposed, outwardly-facing, L-shaped flanges, and the other end panel has a pair of opposed, inwardly-facing slots sized and shaped to matingly receive the L-shaped flanges. Two or more forms may be interconnected in an end-to-end fashion by inserting the L-shaped flanges of one form into the L-shaped slots of a second form. A plurality of holes are provided on the end panels of the forms to permit concrete to be distributed monolithically between adjacent forms and to accommodate the placement of horizontal reinforcement bars.

Abstract: A multi-component modular system for use in fabricating wall structures of the type which may be fortified with concrete or other similar materials. The system includes a plurality of plastic prefabricated forms, each form comprising an elongated, generally rectangular member having a cavity defined by a pair of side panels and a pair of end panels. One end panel has a pair of outwardly-facing, L-shaped flanges, and the other end panel has a pair of L-shaped slots sized and shaped to mate with the L-shaped flanges. Two or more forms may be interconnected in an end-to-end fashion by inserting the L-shaped flanges of one form into the L-shaped slots of a second form. A plurality of openings are provided on the end panels of the forms to permit concrete to be distributed monolithically between adjacent forms. Each of the forms may be supported by a strut member which is mountable transversely between the pair of side panels of the form.

Abstract: A construction element for limiting a fore part of a formwork consists of a prefabricated element having a width which corresponds to the thickness of the construction work to be erected and a modular length. The element comprises openings for being able to push through reinforcing irons, pipework or the like tubes. Because the element is foreseen to remain in the wall, it is produced preferably with a relatively fine concrete in which a reinforcing mesh of synthetic material is enclosed, which extends also over the openings and prevents the outflow of concrete at the time of pouring the latter into the formwork. Such a shuttering element allows a fast and precise limiting of the formwork in the case the construction work is not poured in one part or is needing recesses for a crane. It requires no cleaning off or pulling off wooden parts when the joining part is produced.

Abstract: A mortarless wall assembly and method for constructing the wall assembly, the wall assembly comprising a plurality of building blocks, each of the building blocks including a pair of parallel sidewalls interconnected by a web, and a plurality of slots, the building blocks being specially adapted to receive reinforcing rods, pipe, conduit, and the like, and a plurality of restraining members specially adapted to be fitted into the building blocks to prevent relative horizontal movement of the building blocks with respect to one another and to ensure proper alignment of the building blocks in the wall assembly, the restraining members including portions adapted to be housed in the slots in the building blocks.The building blocks, when assembled in the wall, being designed to receive poured concrete to form a solid, voidless wall, the wall including paths for concrete flow so that adjacent building blocks are joined to each other by concrete.

Abstract: Forms for covering inspection holes or openings in concrete block wall construction in which the forms are of a size to seal the openings and are installed within such openings interiorly of the front face of the concrete blocks. In the preferred embodiments the forms are transparent to provide visual inspection of steel reinforcement and concrete or grout filling of the cores of the concrete blocks.

Abstract: A concrete construction block having at least one or more hollow cores or open cells and wherein an opening is molded between one cell and the outer face of the block and which opening is defined by edges having opposing outermost flanges which function to retain an inspection window seated within the core therebetween.

Abstract: A molded container block for fluidic material is fabricated with opposing sides comprised of a plurality of offset parallel planes interconnected to form interfitting geometric surfaces to allow interlocking and nesting of a plurality of container blocks by the geometric shapes of their exterior surfaces. A port allows filling and removal of materials from the container block. It is recessed into a corner of the container block so it will not interfere with the nesting function or detract from the container block structural strength. The shape of the container block is designed to provide nesting of any exterior surface of the container block with a mating exterior surface of a similar container block and to provide rigidity calculated to enable the container block to be used as a structural building unit.

Abstract: A device for multimeasurement of vertical position variation of one or a number of predetermined points of an industrial or scientific construction of installation comprises means for measuring pressure which appears at the locations of these points and the variation of which is directly related to a variation in level of said points.

Abstract: The spacer for the construction of walls from superimposed blocks which have at least one opening on their horizontal sides is provided with a supporting member consisting of four spacing members which are radially symmetrically attached to a holding ring and which are located outside the opening of the block when laid, and with centering means consisting of centering tabs attached to the holding ring. In the case of the spacer for the construction of dry walls, the spacing members are attached to a connecting ring which is linked to the holding ring, the two rings together having a T-shaped cross-section. The centering tabs are each provided with a reinforcement tab extending inwards, which has a T-shaped cross-section together with the centering tab.Such a spacer enables a safe, motionless and torsionally stiff support of the wall blocks and is well suited for mass production.

Abstract: A rectangular roof covering panel made of three superposed layers: a fiberboard layer, an adhesive layer and a blended bituminen elastomer layer. The blended bitumen layer has a ledge exceeding over two adjacent sides of the rectangular panel. The ledge is adapted to overlap the elastomer layer of an adjacent and contiguous panel and to be fused thereon with a blowtorch.

Abstract: A glass holder provided with a pair of opposed side walls and a bottom which define an open-ended slot for receiving an end of a glass pane. The opposed side walls include a piston in engagement with an anti-flow member inserted into the slot so as to function as a dam for closing at least one end of the lost, and the bottom has a hole having a volume enough to receive the anti-flow member. When the holder is mounted on the glass pane, the anti-flow member is attached within the slot whereby an unhardened fluid adhesive filled within the slot is retained within the slot by the anti-flow member to prevent useless protuberences resulting from the outflow adhesive from being formed. As the glass pane is inserted into the slot, the anti-flow member is escaped into the hole.

Abstract: This invention is a wall construction, made from a honey-combed framework and a concrete poured into the framework; the framework being made from expanded metal strips.

Abstract: Improved formwork elements for building purposes. The present invention relates in particular to improved interlocking formwork elements of hollow block configuration produced from a hard foam resin material, and adapted to be filled with concrete to provide a rigid wall or the like having high insulating properties.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for quickly and easily forming a load bearing, insulated wall comprising self-aligning, load bearing insulated building components. In specific embodiments, the building components define a wall having internal vertical cores which communicate with horizontal canals at the interfaces between rows of the building components. In specific embodiments, the cores and canals are filled with bonding material, for example, by the pumping of mortar therein, to define the completed wall. The individual building components are adaptable in design to increase or decrease their insulative values or strength to accommodate various construction conditions and climates.

Abstract: A embeddable mounting device and method for permanently affixing a fixture to a concrete block wall. The embeddable mounting device comprises a first rectangular metal plate member; a second rectangular metal plate member having dimensions equal to the first metal plate; and a pair of vertical spacer members secured between the first inner surface and the second inner surface in a manner to create at least one reinforcing bar and cement receiving cavity between the first and second metal plate members, and in a manner to hold the first and second metal plate members in parallel relationship with each other such that when said first and second metal plate members simultaneously contact a planar surface the first and second metal plate members are both perpendicularly oriented to the planar surface. A method of installing a fixture utilizing the mounting device is also described.