Abstract: A wall construction comprises block members or sections stacked vertically about five high and abutting horizontally to form a wall. Each block member or section comprises a top plate, bottom plate and two side studs. The block members are attached side by side by fastening plates on the top and bottom which overlap adjacent blocks, including one top fastening plate which overlaps the top plates of two adjacent blocks, and a bottom plate which overlaps the bottom plates of two adjacent blocks. The vertical components may be 2×4 dimensional wood pieces on the order of 15-20″ long, and the horizontal components about 30-40″ long. Steel studs may be used instead of wood pieces, and horizontal components may be up to eight feet long.

Abstract: The invention concerns a component (1) for building wall elements or the like, comprising a cuboidal base element (2) that has one or more grooves (11) at least in one part of its periphery (5-10). A strip-shaped spring is used as connecting element (3, 4) in said grooves (11) to ensure positive-fit connection of adjacent base elements (2) to one another. This makes it possible to produce a groove-spring type of connection between adjacent components (1).

Abstract: An insulating construction form consisting of a pair of spaced apart panels and a plurality of ties is applied to the building of structural walls. The tie members include pairs of resilient retainer arms, which define a series of adjacent receptacles. A reinforcing bar is typically inserted into the receptacles and its displacement therefrom is inhibited by abutment surfaces. Markings are positioned on each panel to guide the attachment of a cladding. In one aspect, the construction form serves for the formation of a corner, wherein a vertical rod is positioned for the attachment of the cladding. In another aspect, the panels includ a plurality of openings made at the time of manufacture.

Abstract: A wall block arranged to be stacked vertically for creation of a retaining wall, the block being of generally trapezoidal configuration having parallelly arranged front and rear surfaces along with opposed top and bottom surfaces. The top surface has front and rear lips formed thereon with each of the lips having a trapezoidal root portion with mutually opposed triangular portions converging inwardly therefrom to define opposed and aligned front and rear apices. In one embodiment, the apices are disposed midway along the length of the block, while in a second embodiment, the apices are formed at the juncture point of mated pairs of blocks. The bottom surface of the block includes a central base with opposed notches formed along the front and rear edges of the bottom surface, with the base having a trapezoidal configuration with a width dimension which is no greater than the spacing between the opposed aligned front and rear apices.

Abstract: A novel wall forming system for retaining and non-retaining concrete walls (19) comprising of at least one flat wall foam panel (22), at least one radius wall foam panel (23), at least one corner wall foam panel (24) having the following features; a rod—male type connection (20) on one end and a groove—female type connection (21) on opposite end of all panels, allowing interlinking of panels in a straight line or swiveled one way or the other to form various angles or forming a radius line or forming a 90° degree angle.

Abstract: A system for modular construction provided by interconnectable and stackable polymeric blocks having end and side walls connected to a top wall, and exterior and interior cylinders. The exterior cylinders are matable with the interior cylinders of a connecting block, and apertures in the top wall allow for re-bar, conduit or installation of insulation. Raised ribs located adjacent to the top wall contact the connecting block to further enhance stability of the erected structure.

Abstract: A building block for constructing masonry block walls includes a concrete block formed with first, second and third spaced parallel rectangular side walls, where the second side wall is intermediate the first and third side walls. First and second vertical end cross webs connect the first and second side walls; and a notch is formed in the upper surface of each of these vertical end cross webs. First and second spaced intermediate vertical cross webs are located in planes between the planes of the end cross webs and connect the second and third side walls. These intermediate cross webs each also have a notch extending downwardly from the top thereof. A first insulating core is dimensioned to fill the space between the first and second side walls and first and second end cross webs. Ears or protrusions extend outwardly from the insulating core to fit into the notches in the end cross webs.

Abstract: A sound barrier wall system for reducing the transmission of noise into residential and commercially sensitive areas. The sound barrier wall system includes a partition member having a plurality of rib members and a rear wall, and a plurality of support members positioned about the distal ends of the partition member. The partition member includes an upper slot and a lower tongue for allowing interlocking with adjacent partition members. The plurality of rib members extending from the rear wall form a sound dampening surface that breaks up the sound waves and deflects the sound waves away from a residential area. A plurality of cavities preferably extend into the inner surface of the rear wall of the partition member for further increasing the sound dampening capabilities.

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: 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 first side wall (115) and said second side wall (120) extend from said front wall (110) to said rear wall (130) to define a central through core (150) extending through the block (100) from said upper block surface (140) to said lower block surface (141), said core (150) having a front upper rim and a first front corner at the plane of said upper block surface, proximate intersection of said first side wall and said front wall; a first lug which extends downwardly from said lower block surface adjacent said first side wall, and has (i) a flat side portion flush with said first side wall and (ii) a front portion which joint said first lug side surface at an angle of 90° or less.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a foundation wall for a structure and the process for producing such a wall.

Abstract: This disclosure is a system which includes processes, machines, articles of manufacture and compositions of matter required to construct a habitable structure comprised of a cementitious product, preferably autoclaved aerated concrete (“AAC”), formed in unique blocks, panels and beams. This results in an extremely environmentally friendly habitable dwelling, residential or commercial, which, due to the resultant synergy of embodiments, when compared to a similar structure employing prior art and/or current industry's standard materials and methods of construction, is structurally superior and simultaneously yields substantial savings in labor, time and costs.

Abstract: A burial structure (10) providing space for multiple human remains in the form of a body or cremens that has the additional feature of allowing interlocking of the individual units (12). This building feature allows the heretofore unknown ability to form the mausoleum into innovative designs and shapes, from an obelisk shape, like the pyramids of Egypt, to religious symbolisms or aesthetic shapes, thus not solely relying on landscaping for giving beauty and reverence to the mausoleum and its surroundings. Each unit (12) comprises an area (52) for the remains, and alternately an area (50) for any memorabilia to be placed with the remains. Formed of a high-strength synthetic material, the unit (12) is sealed with a cover (34) that has grooves (64) formed therein. The bottom of the unit (12) has corresponding tongues (62), which effect an interlocking relationship. The sides are designed to complement and complete this arrangement.

Abstract: A (modular wall block is adapted for being assembled together with a number of like blocks in stacked courses to form a retaining wall. The wall block includes a front face and rear, top and bottom, and opposing sides. A locking shear key extends outwardly from either of the top or bottom of the wall block, and is adapted for residing between respective adjacent sides of like blocks in an adjacent upper or lower course to anchor the wall block in position. A severable area is formed with the shear key for being removed to accommodate placement and orientation of the wall block between respective adjacent sides of like blocks in an adjacent upper or lower course.

Abstract: A building block is provided for stacking with other like building blocks to fabricate a wall. The building block has top, bottom, front, rear and end surfaces. The front and rear surfaces are substantially planar. The top surface is ridged and the bottom surface is channeled to intermit with the ridge on the said bottom surface. The ends are notched so as to overlap, and present the appearance of a brick wall.

Abstract: Provided herein are blocks useful in the construction of walls and other structures. The blocks include in their design features which render them to be interlocking, and which provide for a wall constructed from the blocks to include a plurality of horizontal and vertical channels that are adapted to receive reinforcing rods (“rebar”). Once a two-dimensional network of rebar is disposed in the interior of such a wall constructed from blocks according to a preferred form of the invention, a castable concrete may be poured into the wall and caused to exist in the spaces between the rebar and the blocks of the invention. By such construction, a wall comprising concrete in its interior that is reinforced in two dimensions is provided, wherein reinforcement in the third dimension is provided by the interlocking feature of the tops and bottom portions of blocks in adjacent rows with one another.

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.

Abstract: Building block systems are provided. An embodiment of a building block system includes a first preformed, monolithic block exhibiting indicia of media and mortar about at least a portion of the exterior of the monolithic block. Methods and other systems also are provided.

Abstract: A building block for erecting walls, houses or other buildings is provided. The block is made of a special mineral mixture and has at least two relatively parallel channel type hollow spaces passing therethrough. The hollow spaces of the building block are defined by can shaped metal or synthetic plastics profiles. Also a mold with longitudinal and face walls is provided, in particular for producing such a building block. The mold has a frame shaped construction of angle pieces and is arranged on a working plate.

Abstract: A connector for tying together opposed foam panels in spaced and parallel relationship to make a form for receiving flowable material is disclosed. The connector comprises a pair of anchor members, one being devised to be embedded in one of the foam panels and the other being devised to be embedded in the other one of the foam panels. Each of these anchor members has a projecting end devised to come out of the foam panel once the anchor member is embedded therein. The connector further comprises a web member extending between the foam panels. The web member has opposite longitudinal side ends, each of the side ends being hingedly connectable to the projecting end of either one of the anchor members. Thanks to such a connector, the tied foam panels of the form wall assembly are movable between an extended position where the foam panels are spaced-apart to make the form and a collapsed position where the foam panels are brought close to each other for transportation purposes.

Abstract: The present invention is a log panel system for constructing buildings using prefabricated panels made of full size logs. The log panel system includes log panels and fasteners. The log panels can be pre-built at a factory and assembled into a building at the site where the building is to stand. Each log panel is made from individual logs fastened together. Each log has a two sides, two ends, a top and a bottom. The top and bottom of all of the logs are flat surface, whereby the top includes a tongue extending upward from the log and the bottom includes a groove to receive the tongue of another log. The log panel is formed by placing a first log to receive a second log. The second log is placed on top of the first log such that the groove of the second log fits over the tongue of the first log, in order to provide the beginning of an assembly of logs to form the log panel.

Abstract: A building member is formed from a pair of spaced apart boards connected between the opposed faces by narrow connecting members which extend the length thereof. The edges of the connecting members are preferably retained within channels in the opposed faces of the wooden boards. The boards and the connecting members enclose an insulation space which may be filled with an insulation material. A selection of advantageous connection profiles is disclosed for the connection between the edge of the connecting member and the channel of a board. One of the boards may instead comprise an extruded siding, for example of aluminium or plastic, with a leg extending perpendicularly from the siding forming the connecting member. The building member may be constructed in a simple process and reduces wastage of material which often occurs in forming laminated solid timber building products while offering enhanced insulative properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a retaining wall block that is resistant to damage and wear caused by the environment it is placed into. The deterioration resistant block is generally a hollowed frame or shell of a deterioration resistant material that is lightweight and is configured to accept and retain any type of filling material. The filling material provides weight and stability to the retaining wall block and also provides weight, stability and security to a retaining wall constructed of such blocks.

Abstract: A stackable insulating foam panel which has a top side and a bottom side. Each of the panels has a median row of alternating projections and recesses with a similar complementary shape. The median row is disposed between two coplanar edge surfaces. Each projection of the top side is opposed to a recess of the bottom side whereby the top side and/or the bottom side of the panel can be interconnected with either the top side or the bottom side of a like panel. The present invention also concerns a wall form assembly which comprises opposed foam panels disposed in parallel relationship to make a wall form for receiving a flowable material such as concrete and a plurality of connectors for tying the opposed foam panels together.

Abstract: A corner block joined at the side edges thereof and including two mirror image blocks joined at said edge, each of said blocks having a pair of exposed faces, at least one of said faces including a removable portion separated from said block by a scoreline so as to allow an installer to remove said removable portion, wherein said corner block may present a pair of smooth faces when exposed, or alternatively a smooth and a rough split face as exposed, wherein said blocks including key-receiving key ways disposed proximate the top and bottom thereof.

Abstract: A constructional component for a wall structure capable of resisting high gravity and lateral loads, both uniform and cyclical, is defined by a partially hollow building block having a generally solid rectangular exterior configuration in which one entire end surface of the building block exhibits a positive deep key geometry and the opposing end surface exhibits a negative deep key geometry, complemental to the positive geometry of the opposite end. Deep key interlocks also exist between opposing horizontal block surface. As partition between vertical cavities of the block may define a Z-shape in horizontal cross-section. There is resultingly created a substantially rigid and load-resilient interlock between vertical and horizontal complemental surfaces when joined as components of a wall structure.

Abstract: A masonry wall system is disclosed incorporating a plurality of courses of masonry blocks, each block has vertical and horizontal interlocking structures with mating surfaces (11, 15, 16, 17). The main block, has a stabilizing slot. Metal reinforcement tendons are inserted into these stabilizing holes (14) at predetermined intervals and connected to the wall at the top and bottom. Corner blocks (26) are employed to connect the walls at right angles and are used in alternating configurations to staggered the vertical joints from course to course. This is also done with the main blocks. The predetermined tolerances between the masonry components and the reenforcing tendons permit the wall to have a fluid property. Forces such as settling, hydrostatic pressure and seismic disturbances are then automatically absorbed and systematically distributed across the entire wall. When all of the masonry components reach the end of their tolerance, the wall locks up as a solid interconnected mass.

Abstract: An insulated form assembly for a poured concrete wall includes a plurality of insulated forms. Each insulated form includes two generally planar opposing panels, and a plurality of interior segments interconnecting the panels and defining a plurality of passageways. Each panel includes a vertically extending attachment channel and an attachment member disposed within the attachment channel.

Abstract: A modular wall structure comprised of a plurality of horizontally-oriented wall panels which are extruded components that are connected together in a stack. A plurality of modular wall structures of the present invention may be connected by fastening panels. The fastening panels may also be extruded components. In addition, preferred embodiments of the present invention may include a foundation, a roof, and an interior wall section. The roof may be comprised of a roofing panel which is an extruded component. Similarly, the interior wall section may be comprised of a plurality of horizontally-oriented interior wall panels which are extruded components that are connected together in a stack.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular building system. The system employs various building elements, which are interconnected by way of scarf joints. The building elements are connected to form a building module. The modules, in turn, can be interconnected to form a larger structure such as a dwelling. Additionally, the present system allows fixtures, such as window and door frames, to be incorporated into a completed dwelling. The details of the various components of the system of the present invention, and the manner in which they interrelate, will be described in greater detail hereinafter.

Abstract: A construction block has improved thermal insulation qualities and reduces or outright eliminates the effects of a seam failure. The construction block is comprised of a pair of generally parallel faces joined by a plurality of sides. A desiccant or insulation gas, or both are disposed within the interior chamber of the block. At least one baffle is disposed within the interior chamber.

Abstract: A building block is provided for stacking with other like building blocks to fabricate a wall. The building block has top, bottom, front, rear and end surfaces. The front and rear surfaces are substantially planar. The top surface is ridged and the bottom surface is channeled to intermit with the ridge on the said bottom surface. The ends are notched so as to overlap, and present the appearance of a brick wall.

Abstract: A masonry wall system is disclosed incorporating a plurality of courses of masonry blocks, each block consisting of interlocking dovetails 12 along with vertical an horizontal mating surfaces (11,15,16,17). The main block, has two stabilizing holes running at a vertical axis through the center. Steel reinforcement rods or square tubes are loosely inserted into these stabilizing holes (14) at predetermined intervals. Comer blocks (26) are employed to connect the walls at right angles and are so used in conjunction with short blocks (28) to staggered the vertical joints from course to course. The predetermined tolerances between the masonry components and the loosely placed rods or tubes permit the wall to have a fluid property. Forces such as settling, hydrostatic pressure and seismic disturbances are then automatically absorbed and systematically distributed across the entire wall. When all of the masonry components reach the end of their tolerance, the wall locks up as a solid interconnected mass.

Abstract: An interlocking and insulating form pattern assembly used in creating a wall structure for receiving a poured concrete. A first elongate form structure has a substantially rectangular configuration with a height, a length and a width. The first form structure includes a plurality of interiorly and arcuately formed walls which define in combination a first and second pluralities of interconnecting and vertically and longitudinally spaced and parallel extending concrete filling passageways. Tongue and groove portions are extend from first and second sides of each form structure and at least along selected oppositely facing surfaces so as to provide a stacking arrangement of a plurality of form structures to establish a desired height of the wall structure. The stacking arrangement sets upon a footing and receives a poured concrete to fill the vertically and longitudinally extending concrete filling passageways of the forms.

Abstract: A block for landscaping purposes. The landscaping block has one generally planar surface and another corresponding generally parallel planar surface, which further defines a protrusion and a cavity conformed to receive another protrusion of the same dimension in a male/female relationship with the planar surfaces of the block in close proximity and parallel to each other. Two or more of the landscaping blocks may best be joined together by inserting the protrusion of one block into the conformed cavity of the next block. A series of blocks may be joined together either in an extended line, or in a shape which reaches closure, with all of the blocks interlocked.

Abstract: Construction blocks for use in constructing retaining walls, embankment stabilizing matrixes, planters, waterway protection walls, and similar structures include a generally C-shaped block, a straight block, a generally Z-shaped block, and a generally S-shaped block. The blocks have a center section having a length X. Except for the straight block, wings project outwardly from each end of the center section. The wings have a length ½X and extend from the centerline of the center section at an angle of 120 degrees. The blocks include grooves on their upper surfaces and tongues that project from their lower surfaces. The grooves and tongues are interconnected when blocks are superimposed so as to provide a stable structure. In addition, the ends of the wings include openings into which dowels can be inserted in order to connect adjacent blocks and thereby provide additional stability. The blocks are attractive, strong, and inexpensive to manufacture.

Abstract: A connector for tying together opposed foam panels in spaced and parallel relationship makes a form for receiving flowable material. The connector comprises a pair of anchor members, one being devised to be embedded in one of the foam panels and the other being devised to be embedded in the other one of the foam panels. Each of these anchor members has a projecting end devised to come out of the foam panel once the anchor member is embedded therein. The connector further comprises a web member extending between the foam panels. The web member has opposite longitudinal side ends, each of the side ends being hingedly connectable to the projecting end of either one of the anchor members. Thanks to such a connector, the tied foam panels of the form wall assembly are movable between an extended position where the foam panels are spaced-apart to make the form and a collapsed position where the foam panels are brought close to each other for transportation purposes.

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: The invention is a self-aligning cementitious block and a wall system of such blocks stacked and joined by mortar to form a vertically oriented wall structure, where the block comprises alignment features which correctly align the block relative to the blocks upon which it is stacked such that the side walls are parallel to the side walls of the lower blocks. The alignment features comprise projection members and recess members of corresponding configuration, where the projection members preferably extend downward from the two end walls and the middle wall a distance below the lower longitudinal edges of the side walls, and where the recess members are positioned on the tops of the end walls and middle wall, the recess members of inferior or lower blocks receiving the projection members of a superior or upper block stacked thereupon. Starter blocks with a flat underside and corner blocks are also provided.

Abstract: A construction block is disclosed along with a method of producing and assembling a plurality of the construction blocks where the blocks have internal cages around a central passage, said central passage opening to top, bottom or side openings in the blocks, and from which cage support rods extend to hook chain lifts to the blocks and to guide bottom openings of top blocks into predetermined alignment with the top opening of the bottom blocks. The casting technique allows not only for the novel lifting and alignment construction of the blocks, but also allows for novel external and internal features to be incorporated into the blocks, such as studs, mounting bolts for interior walls and bricks or brick facades for the exterior walls of the blocks.

Abstract: An insulated concrete block and wall assembly. The primary element is an insulated block which consists of two rectangular concrete facings and a rigid solid insulating core. The concrete facings are attached by adhesive to the insulating core. The insulating core has apertures within it to allow vertical reinforcing rod support in a constructed wall. The invention additionally provides an indentation along the top of each insulating core to provide for horizontal re-rod support within the wall itself. The invention provides optimal decrease in thermal conductivity coupled with simplicity of design and transport.

Abstract: A utility shed is disclosed comprising modular side panels (30) which are connected together by corner connectors (26) and in-line connectors (28) to form sidewalls. The connectors (26, 28) have an I-beam cross section and comprise U-shaped ends (106, 80) which engage relatively wide channels (62, 64) to securely hold the wall panels together. A door assembly is provided for engaging the corner connectors (26) and include pivot pin members (202) which attached to the vertical channel (114) of corner connectors (26) and allow pivotal door panels (164) to be suspended therefrom. Floor panels (116, 118) and lid panels (154) are provided compatible with the I-beam edge configuration of the side panels (30) such that the lid, floor and sidewalls mutually interlock with high structural integrity. The modularity of the side panels (30) allow for enclosures of larger or smaller size to be created using the same panel componentry.