Abstract: Molding equipment comprising a mold having at least one cavity is disclosed. Each cavity allows the formation of a brick. A brick molding element is installed on top of each cavity to allow the formation of a mortise interlock element. The brick molding element is typically secured in place by mean of a securing mechanism. The molding equipment may be used for molding a variety of inter-engaging stackable brick element.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 12, 2015
Date of Patent:
January 9, 2018
Assignee:
NOVABRIK INTERNATIONAL INC.
Inventors:
Simon Gauthier, Gonzalo Endara, Richard Marchand
Abstract: A starter element for stackable inter-engaging bricks, blocks and stones for building mortarless walls is disclosed. The starter element comprises an horizontally extending strip having a first portion customized to be adjustably attached to a structure, a second portion having an upper part with an interlock element projecting upwardly therefrom to be in engagement with the mortise interlock element of the brick and a third portion sloping downwardly from the interlock element to be in at least partial contact with an inside surface of the brick. The starter element can also comprise means adapted to allow the drainage of water and the passage of air behind the wall.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 4, 2006
Date of Patent:
October 9, 2012
Assignee:
Novabrik International Inc.
Inventors:
Dominic Chaussee, Luis Trelles Turgeon, Simon Gauthier
Abstract: A starter element for stackable inter-engaging bricks, blocks and stones for building mortarless walls is disclosed. The starter element comprises an horizontally extending strip having a first portion customized to be adjustably attached to a structure, a second portion having an upper part with an interlock element projecting upwardly therefrom to be in engagement with the mortise interlock element of the brick and a third portion sloping downwardly from the interlock element to be in at least partial contact with an inside surface of the brick. The starter element can also comprise means adapted to allow the drainage of water and the passage of air behind the wall.
Type:
Application
Filed:
January 4, 2006
Publication date:
August 20, 2009
Applicant:
NOVABRIK INTERNATIONAL INC.
Inventors:
Dominic Chaussee, Luis Trelles Turgeon, Simon Gauthier