Masonry wall panel for retaining bricks
US8973327B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 10, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04G21/1883
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention concerns a masonry wall panel assembly comprising a panel and a plurality of bricks. The panel is provided with a plurality of horizontally extending contiguous channels bounded by upper and lower protruding ribs, for fitting a row of bricks. Each channel is also fitted with a plurality of compressible retaining tabs positioned along the upper rib of each channel for retaining bricks inserted therein. The bricks are provided with at least one cavity and at least one compression area so that when a brick is inserted into a channel of the panel, the brick is positioned between the ribs such that the cavity of the brick faces one or more of the tabs located on the channel so that the tabs protrude into the cavity of the brick while at the same time compressing the compression area, thereby retaining the brick within the channel.
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