Pre-cast blocks for use in column construction
US8839593B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 17, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04H12/12
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A decorative column comprising a rigid center post, a plurality of pre-cast pieces with each piece having a hole extending therethrough so the pre-cast piece slides onto the center post and remains in place on the center post. Each pre-cast piece being stacked upon another pre-cast piece, the pre-cast pieces being of a predefined shape, and a compressible center core liner filling a portion of the hole of the pre-cast piece. The compressible center core including a cutout shape consistent with the cross sectional shape of the rigid center post thereby allowing passage of the center post through the compressible center core.
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