Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Unitized post tension block system for masonry structures
- Patent Title (中): 砖石结构单张后张力块系统
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Application No.: US11353253Application Date: 2006-02-13
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Publication No.: US09206597B2Publication Date: 2015-12-08
- Inventor: Roger F. Marsh , Patricia M. Marsh
- Applicant: Roger F. Marsh , Patricia M. Marsh
- Applicant Address: US IN Anderson
- Assignee: 3B CONSTRUCTION SOLUTIONS, INC.
- Current Assignee: 3B CONSTRUCTION SOLUTIONS, INC.
- Current Assignee Address: US IN Anderson
- Agency: Brannon Sowers & Cracraft PC
- Agent C. John Brannon
- Main IPC: E04C5/08
- IPC: E04C5/08 ; E04B2/16 ; E04B2/02

Abstract:
An improved mortar less masonry structure comprising a plurality of concrete masonry units connected to each other by metal bars and metal threaded fasteners thereby forming a reinforcing skeletal system for a post tensioned structure. The improved system has been developed for use in constructing various types of masonry structures. The improvements of the system feature masonry units with recessed channels, pocket channels, or fully embedded bars as anchors. The bolt acts as the tendon for the post tensioning system which traverse the hollow cavities as ducts. Other new features teach a strong and durable full plate anchor and high strength tendons for defensive and anti-terrorism structures. This is an improved building system that demountably couples each individual masonry unit by a bar and bolt system. This coupling results in stronger, faster, and cheaper construction of masonry structures.
Public/Granted literature
- US20070186502A1 Unitized post tension block system for masonry structures Public/Granted day:2007-08-16
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