Abstract: An artificial reef structure is provided including various building components that are preformed from concrete and the like. The components include square blocks having recesses on the upper surfaces and male protrusions on the lower surfaces. The blocks can be matably interlocked by inserting the male protrusions into the female recesses of vertically adjacent blocks. Horizontally adjacent blocks are connected to each other using an adjustable double ring connector fitting within female recesses of adjacent blocks. The blocks allow seawater to flow through them using flow tubes that pass through the block and an interior chamber within the block. The artificial reef structure may be constructed to be positioned as a barrier adjacent to or in place of natural offshore reefs. The reef structure is preferably configured as a castle.

Abstract: In a method for forming a block having a core, the core is formed in a vertical orientation, providing for increased control of wall thickness. The block has a projection on one surface and a groove on an opposing surface. The block core is disposed parallel to the projection and the groove. The block may be used in a step assembly, a ramp assembly, or a wall. Assemblies made from the block are easy to construct and can be assembled with or without adhesive.

Abstract: A masonry block that may be used in construction of block walls particularly retaining walls for retaining soil and preventing soil erosion. A masonry block having at least one body with a front face, back face, a pair of sides extending therebetween a top face and a bottom face, defining a block having six major surfaces.

Abstract: A parquet board with a groove and tongue edge profile comprising a projecting tongue (14) on at least one edge of each parquet board (10,12) and a receding groove (16) on at least one opposite edge of the parquet board. The top edge of the tongue (14) is provided with a projecting locking lip (24) running in the longitudinal direction of the tongue, and there is a corresponding locking recess (26) running in the longitudinal direction of the groove in the bottom edge of the groove-boundary-forming top groove cheek (28).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a masonry lawn edging block assembly for a multi-grade landscape setting where the ground level of the lawn is lower than the adjacent areas. The assembly includes a plurality of like-shaped straight blocks, outside cornering blocks and like-shaped inside cornering blocks that create a border between the lawn and the adjacent area. The present invention has an L-shaped cross section that includes a vertically extending wall portion and a horizontally extending base portion. Dowels are used to connect adjacent blocks. A series of like-shaped blocks are connected in an end-to-end, end-to-side and end-to-rear arrangements to form the border. The base of each block includes a platform, and these platforms form a continuous deck upon which a conventional lawnmower can travel to cut the grass along the edging block assembly in an even manner and to the same desired height as the rest of the lawn.

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 modular block and a retaining wall filled of the modular blocks, each modular block having a body portion with first and second opposed ends, an interior hollow portion to receive a ballast, the first one of the opposed ends having a plurality of tenons extending outwardly therefrom, a second one of the opposed ends having a plurality of mortices formed therein, the arrangement being such that the modular block be connected to an adjacent modular block at varying angles by means of the mortices and tenons. The retaining wall may conveniently be used as a flood containment structure.

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: In a method for forming a block having a core, the core is formed in a vertical orientation, providing for increased control of wall thickness. The block has a projection on one surface and a groove on an opposing surface. The block core is disposed parallel to the projection and the groove. The block may be used in a step assembly, a ramp assembly, or a wall. Assemblies made from the block are easy to construct and can be assembled with or a without adhesive.

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 assembly consisting of a first building construction block with a substantially parallelepipedal shape and a second building construction block with a substantially parallelepipedal shape, said first and second blocks being able to fit together by mortice and tenon, each block comprising a first opening in the form of a splayed U on each of the transverse sides of the parallelepiped and a second opening extending over at least part of the surface of the longitudinal side, the first and second openings being joined together in the top part of the splayed U, at least one edge forming the junction between the longitudinal side and the top part of the legs of the splayed U of the first block forming a recess intended to receive a predetermined quantity of mortar binder and the second block comprising at least one protuberance situated at the base of the splayed U enabling the construction block to nest and slide, the protuberance on the second block coming into contact with the mortar binder and participating

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: A lawn and garden edging system for edging a lawn with interconnected pieces which can be lengthened and shortened. The lawn and garden edging system includes a first strip for inserting into a ground surface and a second strip for inserting into the first strip. The first strip is elongate and has a top side, a front side, a back side, a bottom side and two ends. A plurality of bores are located in the top side of the first strip. A plurality of first spikes for inserting into the ground surface are coupled to the bottom side of the first strip. The second strip is elongate. The second strip has a cross-section traverse to a longitudinal axis of the second strip has a generally L shape. The second strip has a short wall and long wall. A plurality of second spikes for insertion into the bores in the top wall of the first strip are coupled to and extend away from the short wall of the second strip. The spikes are oriented generally perpendicular to a plane of the long wall of the second strip.

Abstract: Disclosed are a block retaining wall structure having a plurality of blocks stacked each other, and an setback locator therefor. The block retaining wall structure comprises at least one pillar-accommodating hole formed on each block along stacking direction of the blocks; at least one head-accommodating hole depressed along the stacking direction of the blocks, so as to correspond to the pillar-accommodating hole; and an setback locator including a pillar part taking a bar shape, being inserted into the pillar-accommodating hole, and a head part formed at one end of the pillar part and accommodated in the head-accommodating hole, and having a plurality of contact faces having different radial contact distances from an axial line of the pillar part to an inner wall face of the head-accommodating hole. With this configuration, a retaining wall having a variety of batter angles can be selectively constructed.

Abstract: Interlocking masonry components are described herein, including a first masonry block formed along a first axis, with first interlock surface on the first masonry block, formed at an oblique angle to the first axis. A second masonry block is formed along a second axis with a second interlock surface formed at an oblique angle to the second axis. The first and second interlock surfaces interfit and longitudinally interlock with the first and second axes in substantial alignment.

Abstract: The present invention presents a block which by layer-building therewith, can be used to form walls so that a log house can be constructed with ease. With the present invention, rainwater which has penetrated through the areas where the blocks are linked is prevented from coming through to the inside wall side. The present invention also increases the surface area supporting the weight of the block thereby reinforcing the strength of the building. A block 1 is comprised of a hook-shaped joint 2, a linking protrusion 3, a linking groove 4, and an insertion through hole 5. A first slanting surface 31 which is slanted away from one side and toward the other side is formed in the top of the linking protrusion 3 together with a second slanting surface 32 which faces toward the one side and away from the other side. Flat surfaces 33 and 34 are formed on both ends of these slanting surfaces which are higher than each of these slanting surfaces.

Abstract: This structural member (1) comprises a body (2) with a cavity (3), plastic reinforcing ribs (4) in the cavity (3), and means (10, 12) for fixing the ribs (4) to the body (2).

Abstract: Concrete blocks are used to build plantable retaining walls having varying angles. The blocks have a hollow inner volume, open at the top and bottom to enable the plants to grow therein. The side walls of the block each have a portion which is parallel to the longitudinal axial vertical center plane of the block. The parallel portions of the side walls include a plurality of connector-receivers to allow for the interconnection of one block with superimposed blocks at varying staggering positions by the engagement of discrete connector devices. The blocks may be interconnected to geogrids for the construction of reinforced retaining walls. The connection to the geogrids may be made using the same connector connecting the blocks or a distant one.

Abstract: A reinforced retaining wall is provided comprised of precast, concrete block facing elements connected by suitable connectors to reinforcing members which extend from the facing elements into the adjacent reinforced soil to form a mechanically stabilized earthen wall construction. The connectors which affix the reinforcing members at their connecting ends to the facing elements comprise concrete poured into a part or all of certain of the void spaces within selective facing blocks, which concrete may or may not be reinforced and which concrete, when dry and cured, envelops and secures the connecting ends of the reinforcement members to their corresponding blocks and forms anchors thereat.

Abstract: An improved mounting for attaching an outer and inner facing material to a wall. The wall comprises a plurality of interlocking foam blocks with each of the plurality of interlocking foam blocks having an inner and an outer block surface for defining an outer and inner wall surface. Each of the plurality of interlocking foam blocks has a vertical aperture for filling with a curable material. A plurality of grooves are defined in the outer and inner block surface of the plurality of interlocking blocks. The plurality of grooves are aligned with the plurality of grooves in an adjacent layer for providing a plurality of continuous wall grooves. A plurality of outer and inner mounting strips are insertable within the plurality of outer and inner continuous wall grooves.

Abstract: Right rectangular parallelepiped construction modules including a system of latitudinal tangs and grooves and inner and outer shoulders which cooperate to interlock stacked or staggered construction modules. The construction modules can also include reliefs in their tops, sides and bottoms for receiving rebar supports, electrical lines, plumbing lines, or other means.

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 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: A block for use in constructing a retaining wall having a bottom with a non-planar portion which creates a gap between the bottom surface and the top surface of a lower course of similar blocks when the block is placed thereon. This gap assists the block in resting on the lower course of blocks by providing a space where small amounts of rubble and dirt may exist without interfering with the stacking of the blocks. Preferably, the block's bottom surface further comprises a plurality of grooves which provide additional clearance in the gap for larger stones. It is envisioned that these grooves be “V” shaped, thereby having angled walls which act to funnel the larger stones into an area when the block is being placed on a lower course of similar blocks.

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: 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 wall member with a first side having a tongue extending therefrom, a second side having a headed tongue extending therefrom, a third side having a groove defined therein for receiving a tongue of an adjacent panel, and a fourth side having a groove and cavity defined therein for slide-lock receiving of a headed tongue of an adjacent panel. The wall member may have a surface with a recess defined therein, and ribs extending from the recess. Also, the wall member may have a generally square, trapezoidal, hexagonal, or octagonal planar shape. Apertures may be defined in the tongue and grooves for aligning and receiving a dowel to lock panels together. A first corner section is defined by longitudinally extending the profile of the tongue through the profile of the headed tongue. A second corner section is defined by longitudinally extending the profile of the third side groove through the profile of the headed tongue.

Abstract: A construction unit adapted for constructing a retaining wall to keep a bank of earth from sliding or water from flooding, includes a plurality of U-shaped concrete panels having at least one drain, at least two I-shaped concrete panels each of which is connected to the rear end of one of the U-shaped panels, and at least one concrete shelf plate both ends of which are received by shelf receiving recesses formed in the inner surfaces of the U-shaped panels and the I-shaped panels. The U-shaped panels are vertically piled and further include a vertical engagement means to engage with the plurality of said vertically piled U-shaped panels, and connection members to connect to the I-shaped panels. This vertical engagement means includes an upper hole formed in the top surface of a lower panel of the vertically piled U-shaped panels and a lower hole formed in the bottom surface of an upper panel of the vertically piled U-shaped panels, and a steel bar installed in the upper and lower holes.

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: 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 durable, modular, adaptive containment system, which has a composite composition comprised of wood fibers embedded in a polymeric matrix, the system being suitable for holding soil and plants, and which is comprised of rails, preferably of rectangular cross-section, each of said rails being joined by means of a T-shaped tenon along one of its ends and a complementary T-shaped channel on the side of the rail near its other end, or which is comprised of a connector having T-shaped channels so that when four rails, each of which has a T-shaped tenon on each end, pairs of which are of equal length, are joined by inserting the T-shaped tenons of each rail into a complementary T-shaped channel on a connector, a rectangular containment system is formed.

Abstract: A standardized block for forming a retaining wall, said block comprising a top and bottom and having disposed proximate the top thereof first, second and third abutment means, and having disposed proximate the bottom thereof fourth, fifth and sixth abutment means, said second and fifth abutment means abutting in a first abutting position when like blocks are placed course upon course to form a retaining wall having a substantially vertical alignment, said first abutment, said second abutment and said third abutment abutting with said fourth, fifth and sixth abutment in a second abutting position different from said first position when like blocks are placed one upon the other, course upon course, to provide a substantially set-back retaining wall construction, and wherein said first, second and third abutment means abut with said fourth, fifth and sixth abutment means in a third abutting position different from said second or first position when like blocks are placed one upon another, course upon course, to

Abstract: In a method for forming a block having a core, the core is formed in a vertical orientation, providing for increased control of wall thickness. The block has a projection on one surface and a groove on an opposing surface. The block core is disposed parallel to the projection and the groove. The block may be used in a step assembly, a ramp assembly, or a wall. Assemblies made from the block are easy to construct and can be assembled with or without adhesive.

Abstract: A retaining wall made up of a plurality of blocks shaped to prevent the escape of material used to fill the cavities of the wall while allowing dissipation of pressures exerted on the wall by the retained earth and a method of constructing the wall taking advantage of the continuous, uninterrupted vertical cavities formed by the unique shape of the blocks. The shape of the blocks comprises a front portion interconnected to a rear portion which has ears on opposite sides which cooperate on adjacent blocks to create a tortuous path into a space created between two adjacent blocks. In a preferred embodiment the rear portion further comprises a cavity which, when pyramidally placed on top of two adjacent blocks, forms a continuous, uninterrupted vertical column which significantly increases the weight and strength of the wall when filled with a particulate filling material.

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 brick with, preferably, two or three cylindrical passageways running from top to bottom, a cylindrical passageway running from one end to the opposite end, two linear grooves at one end and two linear projections at the other end which are of identical shape, and annular projections centered around the bores at top and annular grooves centered around the bores at the other side which are of identical shape. These passageways intersect, the linear grooves are slightly larger than the linear projections, and the annular grooves are slightly larger than the annular projections. The linear projections and grooves are spaced apart from the end-to-end cylindrical passageway, run from top to bottom and are preferably designed with a break for ease of assembly. When a group of bricks of are assembled into a wall, they will interlock in two different planes and will include interconnecting passageways in two planes. The bricks of this invention can be reinforced with rods or posts or filled with concrete or both.

Abstract: A masonry system including three types of different individual masonry blocks that can be stacked to form recessed horizontal and vertical belts in a wall formed from the masonry blocks. The masonry system includes a horizontal block having a decorative band extending horizontally along a front face surface of the horizontal block. The horizontal decorative band is recessed from the front face surface. The masonry system further includes a vertical block having a decorative band extending vertically in the front face surface of the vertical block. The vertical decorative band is recessed from the front face surface. The masonry system further includes an intersect block having both a horizontal decorative band and a vertical decorative band joined to each other. The intersect block can be positioned to provide the required transition between horizontal and vertical belts formed in a wall assembled by using the masonry system of the present invention.

Abstract: A mortarless wall 200 is constructed from blocks 201 having upper and lower recesses 202 positioned at a longitudinal centerline in upper and lower walls 206 to form channels that receive alignment rails 212 that extend across entire tiers 214 and 215 of aligned blocks 201 thereby securing and stabilizing each tier of blocks 201 via both top and bottom walls 206 of each block 201.

Abstract: Extruded bricks that have two opposite facing sides one with a depending tongue and the one with a groove base surface. These tongue and groove sides are interconnected by adjacent vertically disposed brick sides. A hollow interior core may extend the length of each brick and an extrusion created longitudinal lower edge groove extends along the bottom edge length of each brick opposite the brick's front face. Ties, mortar or other bonding materials may engage these longitudinal edge grooves in two adjacent engaged bricks to hold vertically disposed courses of bricks to an existing vertical supporting stud of a building. A smaller sub groove or indentation within the brick's top groove may be used to apply mortar to provide additional bonding between two layered courses of such bricks.

Abstract: This invention concerns a building module for producing flat construction, especially walls, which has two parallel, panel-shaped wall parts (2, 3) the exterior surfaces of which form the wall to be constructed. A module core (14) of wood connects the two wall parts (2, 3). The module core (14) has at least one module core part (5, 39, 47, 71) which runs in the longitudinal direction (X) of the building module. When an additional building module is put in plate between the wall parts (2, 3), this core (14) protrudes into this additional building module in the vertical direction (Z) and forms with these wall parts (2, 3) an interlocking connection which takes up forces in the transverse direction (Y). Means (19, 20; 77, 78) are provided for the purpose of forming an interlocking connection which takes up forces in the longitudinal direction (X) when an additional building module is put into place.

Abstract: The invention is a composite masonry block having a front surface and a back surface which are adjoined by first and second side surfaces, as well as a top surface and a bottom surface. Each of the side surfaces has an inset extending from the block top surface to the block bottom surface. The block top surface has one or more protrusions positioned adjacent the first and second insets on the block top surface. The block also has a protrusion which has an angled side wall, the angle being at least about 20.degree. from vertical. The protrusion is positioned on the block so that it will mate with any opening of an adjacently positioned course. In use, the blocks may be stacked to provide an interlocking structure wherein the protrusions of one block interfit or mate within the insets of another block.

Abstract: A mortarless wall of a building structure has a plurality of blocks arranged in successive overlapping courses. Each of the blocks has a top, bottom, front and rear face disposed between opposed side ends. The blocks are able to interlock in the manner of shingles in a mortarless fashion.

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 narrows in the negative vertical direction. 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 thin-walled, light weight crypt form/liner is provided for use in making monolithic mausoleums. The crypt form/liner includes a first side, a second side, and a top defining an open-ended chamber having a front edge. The top, first side, and second side of the form/liner can be pleated. A two tier frame is formed on the front edge to facilitate interconnection of adjacent form/liners. The second tier of one form/liner overlies the first tier of an adjacent form/liner. The two tiers include bolt holes which are aligned when the form/liners are positioned adjacent each other. A connecting rod is mounted to one of the form/liners, and is sized to extend through the bolt holes of both adjacent form/liners to extend beyond the front edges thereof. The front frames define a shoulder which surrounds the opening to the crypts. A sealer plate is mounted in the shoulder. A memorialization plaque is mounted on the connecting bars.

Abstract: Building materials of modules of at least one mortise and tenon and either a curvilinear side face or joinder of the modules at angles other than zero and ninety degrees. Lateral ends of the modules are flush with lateral ends of adjacent modules. Preferably, the modules are: (1) of a low density aggregate cementitious mix; and/or (2) have a hollow space extending from the mortise to the tenon and include a structural support member passing through the hollow space and a compression retainer securing the structural support member to the modules; and/or (3) have grooves circumscribing the modules and which are proximate corresponding grooves on modules placed on top or below. The modules are preferably sealed to one another with sealant placed in the grooves.

Abstract: A retaining wall is made from a plurality of blocks arranged in rows superimposed on each other and pinned together. Each block has a body with an exterior face and rearwardly diverging side walls joined to a neck. A head having outwardly directed ears is joined to the neck. The body has holes and pockets for pins that interlock overlapped blocks together.