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US2199112A
US2199112A US237289A US23728938A US2199112A US 2199112 A US2199112 A US 2199112A US 237289 A US237289 A US 237289A US 23728938 A US23728938 A US 23728938A US 2199112 A US2199112 A US 2199112A
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  • This invention relates to structural blocks and, although not necessarily limited to. is concerned primarily with a block of cellular construction.
  • One object of the invention is. to provide a block which is weather-proof and which has high heat insulating properties.
  • a still further object is a block which is soconstructed that the inner face may-have a finishing surface such as, for example, paint pr plaster applieddirectly to it and thereby avoid the necessity of furring, this object contemplating a cellular arrangement which will providea passage for the circulation of air and the drainage of any water which may seep into or condense in the block.
  • a still further object is to provide'a block which is so reinforced as to enable the construction of walls which, with respect to a particular thickness, have high strength factors.
  • a still further object is a block which may be mechanically connected with theadjacent blocks in a wall in such a manner that expansion and contraction of the wall is permitted under changing weather conditions without the'formation of cracks or widening of the joints.
  • Figures 2 'and'3 are perspective views of one of the blocks.
  • Figure 4 is a perspective view of the hat of insulating material which is arranged in the inner cell of the block. 1
  • Figure 5 is a horizontal section through the wall and is taken along lineS-S of Figure l.
  • Figure 6 is a vertical section takenalong line 6-6 of Figure 5.
  • Figure '7- is a longitudinal section taken along line 1-1 of Figure 5.
  • the block whichis molded, may be formed of any suitable composition and the inner and outer faces, indicated at It and II, respectively, may
  • longitudinally extending ribs l3 and M are formed on the top of the block while similarly spaced grooves l5 and I6 are formed on the bottom, one end of the rib l3 connecting with a vertical rib l1 formedon one end of the block while the opposite end of the rib ll connects with v a vertical rib l8 formed on the opposite end of the block.
  • one end of the groove l5 connects with a vertical groove l9 formed in one end of the block while the opposite end of the groove l6 connects with a similar groove 20 formed in the opposite end of the block.
  • each end is formed with one rib and one groove, the block being so formed that each of the ribs I3 and I4 connects with a vertical rib at one end of the block and a vertical groove at the opposite end.
  • the grooves on the under side of the block are adapted to accommodate adjacent portions of the ribs on the upper side of two lower blocks, the arrangement of the ribs. and grooves in the manner described having the advantage that they will match while permitting end for 22 which is embedded in and arranged crosswise of the block midway between its ends.
  • Sockets 23 are formed in the vertical ribs l1 and I8 of the block to accommodate the prongs of the upper blocks, the said sockets preferably being reinforced by metal sleeves ,24.
  • a vertical rib ll of one block fits in a vertical groove IQ of an adjacent block while a rib l8 of the latter fits in a groove 20 of the former.
  • are smaller in diameter than made in this manner for movement of a predetermined magnitude between adjacent blocks.
  • the maximum movement of each block is predetermined and is so limited as to prevent the formation of cracks or excessive widening of the joints, the latter preferably being sealed with mortar 25 in conventional manner.
  • Each block is permitted to move in the manner described.
  • the U-shaped member 22 ties together the web and'front and rear walls of the block. As a result of this and the connection of the blocks by the prongs of the members 22, a wall of great strength is insured.
  • the constructiondescribed, therefore, has the advantage that it enables the building of walls of considerably less thickness than would otherwise be possible.
  • the block is preferably hollow and is formed with a central web 26 which provides inner and outer chambers 21 and 28, respectively.
  • the said chambers extend through and lengthwise of the block.
  • the chamber 28 of each block communicates with the corresponding chambers of the two lower blocks and the corresponding chambers of the two upper blocks, thereby vproviding vertical air passages through the wall.
  • the lowermost course of blocks will be supported in such a manner that air will be permitted to enter the air passages thus provided and that provision will likewise be made to permit such air to escape through the blocks of the top course.
  • Each end wall of the block is formed with a channel 28a.
  • the latter is adapted to cooperate with a corresponding channel in an end of an adjacent block to provide a drain passage to carry away any water which may enter the joint between the blocks.
  • the passages thus provided communicate with the outer chambers 28 of adjacent blocks. Hence any water entering the said passages will drain oil through the said chambers.
  • the inner chamber 21 of the block is filled with a suitable insulating material 29.
  • a suitable insulating material 29 is in the form of a bat and is formed with a centrally located'slit 30 so that as it is inserted in the chamber 21 its ends will straddle the cross-piece 3
  • the insulating material in the inner chamber seals the latter and prevents heat from being dissipated through the block.
  • finishing surface for the said face may, therefore,
  • a structural block having a rib and groove formed at each end, the positions of the rib and groove at one end being reversed with respect to the positions of the rib and groove at the opposite end, sockets formed in said ribs and means carried by said block and located centrally with respect to the ends thereof'for'insertion in the sockets in the ribs of theadiacent ends of a pair of blocks, whereby to connect said block mechanically to said last named blocks.
  • a structural block having a rib and a groove formed at each end, the positions of the rib and groove at one end being reversed with respect to the positions of the rib and groove at the opposite end, sockets formed in said ribs and prongs carried'by said block, said prongs occupying a vertical plane which is transverse with respect to the length of the block and being located centrally with respect to the ends thereof for insertion in the sockets in the ribs of the adjacent ends of a pair of blocks, whereby to connect said block mechanically to said last named blocks.
  • a structural block having a rib and a groove formed at each end, the position of the rib and groove at one end being reversed with respect to the positions of the rib and groove at the opposite end.
  • sockets formed in said ribs and a U- shaped element carried by said block said element being arranged crosswise of the block and reinforcing the latter in such direction, being located centrally with respect to the ends thereof, and having legs for insertion in the sockets in the ribs of the adjacent ends of a pair of blocks, whereby to connect said block mechanically to said last named blocks.
  • a structural block having a pair of ribs formed on its upper side and a pair of grooves formed in its under side, one of said ribs and one of said grooves having continuations formed on one end of the block and the other of said ribs and the other of said grooves having continuations formed on the other end of said block, the positions of the rib and groove continuations at one end of the block being reversed with respect to the positions of the rib and groove continuations at the opposite end, sockets formed in said rib continuations and means carried by said block and located centrally with respect to the ends thereof for insertion inthe sockets in the rib of the adjacent ends of a pair of blocks, whereby to connect said block mechanically to said last named blocks.
  • a structural block having a pair of ribs formed on its upper side and a pair of grooves formed in its under side, one of said ribs and one of said grooves having continuations formed on one end of the block and the other of said ribs and the other of said grooves having continuations formed on the other end of said block, the positions of the rib and groove continuations at one end of the block being reversed with respect to the positions of the rib and groove continuations at the opposite end, sockets formed in said rib continuations and prongs carried by said .the rib and groove at one end being reversed with respect to thepositions of the rib and groove at the opposite end, sockets-formed in said ribs and means cast in the side walls of said block to provide crosswise reinforcement and located centrally with respect to the ends thereof for insertion in the sockets in the ribs of the adjacent ends of a pair of blocks, whereby to connect said block mechanically to said last named blocks.
  • a hollow structural block having a pair of ribs formed on its upper side and a pair of grooves formed in its under side, one of said ribs and one of said grooves having continuations formed on one end of the block and the other of said ribs and the other of said grooves having continuations formed on the other end of said block, the positions of the rib and groove continuations at one end of the block being reversed with respect to the rib and groove continuations at the opposite end, sockets formed in said rib continuations, a U-shaped element cast in the side walls of ,said block to provide crosswise reinforcement and located centrally of the ends thereof, said element having legs for insertion in the sockets in the ribs of the adjacent ends of a pair of blocks, whereby to connect said block mechanically to said last named blocks.
  • a hollow structural block having a rib and groove formed on each end, the positions of the rib and groove at one end being reversed with respect to the positions of the riband groove at the opposite end, sockets formed in said ribs, a U-shaped element cast in said block, said element being arranged crosswise of the block and reinforcing the latter in such direction, being located centrally with respect to the ends thereof, and having legs for insertion in the sockets in the ribs of the adjacent ends of a pair of blocks, whereby to connect said block mechanically to said last named blocks and insulating material secured in said block by said element.
  • a hollow structural block having a rib and groove formed on each end, the positions of the rib and groove atone end being reversed with respect to the rib and groove at the opposite end, sockets formed in said ribs, a U-shaped element cast in said block, said element being arranged crosswise of the block and reinforcing the latter in such direction, being located centrally with respect to the ends thereof, and having legs for insertion in the sockets in the ribs of the adjacent ends of a pair of blocks, whereby to connect said block mechanically to said last named blocks and a bat of insulating material in said block, said bat being slit to divide it into sections which straddle said element, the material at the end of said slit engaging said element to secure the bat in said block.
  • a hollow structural block having a lengthwise extending web dividing the interior into inner and outer chambers, said block having a rib and groove'formed on each end, the positions of the rib and groove at one end being reversed with respect to the positions of the rib and groove at the opposite end, sockets formed in said ribs, a U-shaped element cast in said block, said element passing through said web and connecting the inner and outer walls of the block toprovide crosswise reinforcement, being located centrally with respect to the ends of the block, and having legs for insertion in the sockets in the ribs of the adjacent ends of a pair of blocks, whereby to connect said block mechanically to said last named blocks and insulating material secured in said inner chamber by said element.
  • a hollow structural block having a lengthwise extending web dividing the interior into inner and outer chambers, said block having a pair of ribs formed on its upper side and a pair of grooves formed in its under side. one of the said ribs and one of said grooves having continuations formed on one end of the block and the other of said ribs and the other of said grooves having continuations formed on the the sockets in the ribs of the adjacent ends of a pair of blocks, whereby to connect said block mechanically to said last named blocks and insulating material secured in said inner chamber by said means.
  • a hollow structural block having a lengthwise extending web dividing the interior into inner and outer chambers, said block having a pair of ribs formed on its upper side and a pair of grooves formed in its under side, one of said ribs and one of said grooves having continuations formed on one end of the block and the other of said ribs and the other of said grooves having continuations formed on the other end of said block, the positionsoi' the rib and groove continuations at one end of the block being reversed with respect to the positions of .the rib and groove continuations at the opposite end, sockets formed in said 'rib continuations, a U-shaped element cast in said block, said element passing through said web and connecting the inner and outer walls of the block to provide crosswise reinforcement, being located centrally with respect to the ends of the block, and having legs for insertion in the sockets in the ribs of the adjacent ends of a pair of blocks, whereby to connect said block mechanically with said last named blocks and insulating material secured in said inner chamber by said element.
  • a structural block having a rib and .a groove formed on each end, the positions of the rib and groove at one end being reversed with respect to the positions of the rib and groove at the opposite end, sockets formed in said ribs, means carried by said block and located centrally with respect to the ends thereof for insertion in the sockets in the ribs of the adjacent ends of a pair of blocks, whereby to connect said block mechanically to said last named blocks and drainage channels formed in the ends of said block between'said ribs and grooves.
  • a hollow structural block having a lengthwise extending web dividing the interior into inner and outer channels, said block having a pair of ribs formed on its upper side and a pair of grooves formed in its under side, one of said ribs and one of said grooveshaving continuations formed on one end of the block and the other of said ribs and the, other of said grooves having continuations formed on the other end of said block, the positions of the rib and groove continuations at one end of the block being reversed with respect to the positions of the rib and groove continuations at the opposite end, sockets formed in.said rib continuations, a U-shaped element cast in said block, said element passing through said web and connecting the inner and outer mechanically with said last named blocks, drainwails of the block to provide crosswise reinforceage channels formed in the ends of the block bement, being located centrally with respect to the tween the rib and groove continuations and inends of the block, and having legs for insertion sulating material secured in said inner cham 5 in the sockets

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April 30, 1940. .1. J. O'LEARY STRUCTURAL BLOCK Filed Oct. 27, 1938 2 Sheets-Sheet l INVENTOR JO'Lacay K W ATTORNEY Patented Apr. 30,1940 7 Jeremiah J. OLeary, Buffalo, N. Y.
Application October 27, 1938, Serial No. 237,289
14 Claims.
This invention relates to structural blocks and, although not necessarily limited to. is concerned primarily with a block of cellular construction.
One object of the invention is. to provide a block which is weather-proof and which has high heat insulating properties.
A still further object is a block which is soconstructed that the inner face may-have a finishing surface such as, for example, paint pr plaster applieddirectly to it and thereby avoid the necessity of furring, this object contemplating a cellular arrangement which will providea passage for the circulation of air and the drainage of any water which may seep into or condense in the block. p
A still further object is to provide'a block which is so reinforced as to enable the construction of walls which, with respect to a particular thickness, have high strength factors.
A still further object is a block which may be mechanically connected with theadjacent blocks in a wall in such a manner that expansion and contraction of the wall is permitted under changing weather conditions without the'formation of cracks or widening of the joints.
wall constructed from blocks embodying the features of the invention.
Figures 2 'and'3 are perspective views of one of the blocks.
Figure 4 is a perspective view of the hat of insulating material which is arranged in the inner cell of the block. 1
Figure 5 is a horizontal section through the wall and is taken along lineS-S of Figure l.
Figure 6 is a vertical section takenalong line 6-6 of Figure 5.
Figure '7- is a longitudinal section taken along line 1-1 of Figure 5.
The block, whichis molded, may be formed of any suitable composition and the inner and outer faces, indicated at It and II, respectively, may
be finished in any desired manner. As illustrated, I
size. longitudinally extending ribs l3 and M are formed on the top of the block while similarly spaced grooves l5 and I6 are formed on the bottom, one end of the rib l3 connecting with a vertical rib l1 formedon one end of the block while the opposite end of the rib ll connects with v a vertical rib l8 formed on the opposite end of the block. In a like manner one end of the groove l5 connects with a vertical groove l9 formed in one end of the block while the opposite end of the groove l6 connects with a similar groove 20 formed in the opposite end of the block. It will be apparent, therefore, that while two ribs are formed on the top of the block and two grooves on the bottom, each end is formed with one rib and one groove, the block being so formed that each of the ribs I3 and I4 connects with a vertical rib at one end of the block and a vertical groove at the opposite end. It is understood, of course, that the grooves on the under side of the block are adapted to accommodate adjacent portions of the ribs on the upper side of two lower blocks, the arrangement of the ribs. and grooves in the manner described having the advantage that they will match while permitting end for 22 which is embedded in and arranged crosswise of the block midway between its ends. Sockets 23 are formed in the vertical ribs l1 and I8 of the block to accommodate the prongs of the upper blocks, the said sockets preferably being reinforced by metal sleeves ,24. Referring to Figure 5, it will be noted that (with respect to each joint) a vertical rib ll of one block fits in a vertical groove IQ of an adjacent block while a rib l8 of the latter fits in a groove 20 of the former. when a block in the next course is laid upon these two blocks in the manner described, one of the prongs 2| will enter a socket in one of the blocks while the other will enter a socket in the other of the blocks. A Each upper block, therefore, is mechanically con nected to each of the two lower blocks. Preferably the prongs 2| are smaller in diameter than made in this manner for movement of a predetermined magnitude between adjacent blocks. As the wall expands or contracts, therefore, the maximum movement of each block is predetermined and is so limited as to prevent the formation of cracks or excessive widening of the joints, the latter preferably being sealed with mortar 25 in conventional manner. Each block is permitted to move in the manner described. Hence, although movement of the individual blocks is limited, ample provision is made, considering the wall as a whole, for such expansion or contraction as may take place.
The U-shaped member 22 ties together the web and'front and rear walls of the block. As a result of this and the connection of the blocks by the prongs of the members 22, a wall of great strength is insured. The constructiondescribed, therefore, has the advantage that it enables the building of walls of considerably less thickness than would otherwise be possible.
The block is preferably hollow and is formed with a central web 26 which provides inner and outer chambers 21 and 28, respectively. The said chambers extend through and lengthwise of the block. Referring to'Figure 7, it will be noted that owing to the construction of a wall in the manner described ,the chamber 28 of each block communicates with the corresponding chambers of the two lower blocks and the corresponding chambers of the two upper blocks, thereby vproviding vertical air passages through the wall. .In this connection it is to be understood that in the construction of the wall the lowermost course of blocks will be supported in such a manner that air will be permitted to enter the air passages thus provided and that provision will likewise be made to permit such air to escape through the blocks of the top course. It will be apparent, therefore, that the circulation of air through the outer chambers of the blocks will carry away any cold or damp air which may enter them and will thus tend to prevent condensation of water in the chambers. should occur or water should seep through the outer walls into these chambers it will drain oil through the passages provided by them. Penetration of water to the inner chambers 21 of the blocks is thus prevented. i
Each end wall of the block is formed with a channel 28a. The latter is adapted to cooperate with a corresponding channel in an end of an adjacent block to provide a drain passage to carry away any water which may enter the joint between the blocks. The passages thus provided communicate with the outer chambers 28 of adjacent blocks. Hence any water entering the said passages will drain oil through the said chambers.
The inner chamber 21 of the block is filled with a suitable insulating material 29. The latter, as best shown in Figure 4, is in the form of a bat and is formed with a centrally located'slit 30 so that as it is inserted in the chamber 21 its ends will straddle the cross-piece 3| of the U- shaped member 22, the material at the inner end of the slit engaging the cross-piece to secure the bat in the desired position. The insulating material in the inner chamber seals the latter and prevents heat from being dissipated through the block.
From the foregoing it will be apparent that the seepage of water or the penetration of moist air to the inner face of the block'is prevented. The
finishing surface for the said face may, therefore,
If, however, any condensation be applied directly to the block thereby rendering the use of furring unnecessary.
I claim as my invention:
1. A structural block having a rib and groove formed at each end, the positions of the rib and groove at one end being reversed with respect to the positions of the rib and groove at the opposite end, sockets formed in said ribs and means carried by said block and located centrally with respect to the ends thereof'for'insertion in the sockets in the ribs of theadiacent ends of a pair of blocks, whereby to connect said block mechanically to said last named blocks.
2. A structural block having a rib and a groove formed at each end, the positions of the rib and groove at one end being reversed with respect to the positions of the rib and groove at the opposite end, sockets formed in said ribs and prongs carried'by said block, said prongs occupying a vertical plane which is transverse with respect to the length of the block and being located centrally with respect to the ends thereof for insertion in the sockets in the ribs of the adjacent ends of a pair of blocks, whereby to connect said block mechanically to said last named blocks.
3. A structural block having a rib and a groove formed at each end, the position of the rib and groove at one end being reversed with respect to the positions of the rib and groove at the opposite end. sockets formed in said ribs and a U- shaped element carried by said block, said element being arranged crosswise of the block and reinforcing the latter in such direction, being located centrally with respect to the ends thereof, and having legs for insertion in the sockets in the ribs of the adjacent ends of a pair of blocks, whereby to connect said block mechanically to said last named blocks. 4. A structural block having a pair of ribs formed on its upper side and a pair of grooves formed in its under side, one of said ribs and one of said grooves having continuations formed on one end of the block and the other of said ribs and the other of said grooves having continuations formed on the other end of said block, the positions of the rib and groove continuations at one end of the block being reversed with respect to the positions of the rib and groove continuations at the opposite end, sockets formed in said rib continuations and means carried by said block and located centrally with respect to the ends thereof for insertion inthe sockets in the rib of the adjacent ends of a pair of blocks, whereby to connect said block mechanically to said last named blocks.
5. A structural block having a pair of ribs formed on its upper side and a pair of grooves formed in its under side, one of said ribs and one of said grooves having continuations formed on one end of the block and the other of said ribs and the other of said grooves having continuations formed on the other end of said block, the positions of the rib and groove continuations at one end of the block being reversed with respect to the positions of the rib and groove continuations at the opposite end, sockets formed in said rib continuations and prongs carried by said .the rib and groove at one end being reversed with respect to thepositions of the rib and groove at the opposite end, sockets-formed in said ribs and means cast in the side walls of said block to provide crosswise reinforcement and located centrally with respect to the ends thereof for insertion in the sockets in the ribs of the adjacent ends of a pair of blocks, whereby to connect said block mechanically to said last named blocks.
7. A hollow structural block having a pair of ribs formed on its upper side and a pair of grooves formed in its under side, one of said ribs and one of said grooves having continuations formed on one end of the block and the other of said ribs and the other of said grooves having continuations formed on the other end of said block, the positions of the rib and groove continuations at one end of the block being reversed with respect to the rib and groove continuations at the opposite end, sockets formed in said rib continuations, a U-shaped element cast in the side walls of ,said block to provide crosswise reinforcement and located centrally of the ends thereof, said element having legs for insertion in the sockets in the ribs of the adjacent ends of a pair of blocks, whereby to connect said block mechanically to said last named blocks.
8. A hollow structural block having a rib and groove formed on each end, the positions of the rib and groove at one end being reversed with respect to the positions of the riband groove at the opposite end, sockets formed in said ribs, a U-shaped element cast in said block, said element being arranged crosswise of the block and reinforcing the latter in such direction, being located centrally with respect to the ends thereof, and having legs for insertion in the sockets in the ribs of the adjacent ends of a pair of blocks, whereby to connect said block mechanically to said last named blocks and insulating material secured in said block by said element.
- 9. A hollow structural block having a rib and groove formed on each end, the positions of the rib and groove atone end being reversed with respect to the rib and groove at the opposite end, sockets formed in said ribs, a U-shaped element cast in said block, said element being arranged crosswise of the block and reinforcing the latter in such direction, being located centrally with respect to the ends thereof, and having legs for insertion in the sockets in the ribs of the adjacent ends of a pair of blocks, whereby to connect said block mechanically to said last named blocks and a bat of insulating material in said block, said bat being slit to divide it into sections which straddle said element, the material at the end of said slit engaging said element to secure the bat in said block.
10. A hollow structural block having a lengthwise extending web dividing the interior into inner and outer chambers, said block having a rib and groove'formed on each end, the positions of the rib and groove at one end being reversed with respect to the positions of the rib and groove at the opposite end, sockets formed in said ribs, a U-shaped element cast in said block, said element passing through said web and connecting the inner and outer walls of the block toprovide crosswise reinforcement, being located centrally with respect to the ends of the block, and having legs for insertion in the sockets in the ribs of the adjacent ends of a pair of blocks, whereby to connect said block mechanically to said last named blocks and insulating material secured in said inner chamber by said element.
11. A hollow structural block having a lengthwise extending web dividing the interior into inner and outer chambers, said block having a pair of ribs formed on its upper side and a pair of grooves formed in its under side. one of the said ribs and one of said grooves having continuations formed on one end of the block and the other of said ribs and the other of said grooves having continuations formed on the the sockets in the ribs of the adjacent ends of a pair of blocks, whereby to connect said block mechanically to said last named blocks and insulating material secured in said inner chamber by said means.
12. A hollow structural block having a lengthwise extending web dividing the interior into inner and outer chambers, said block having a pair of ribs formed on its upper side and a pair of grooves formed in its under side, one of said ribs and one of said grooves having continuations formed on one end of the block and the other of said ribs and the other of said grooves having continuations formed on the other end of said block, the positionsoi' the rib and groove continuations at one end of the block being reversed with respect to the positions of .the rib and groove continuations at the opposite end, sockets formed in said 'rib continuations, a U-shaped element cast in said block, said element passing through said web and connecting the inner and outer walls of the block to provide crosswise reinforcement, being located centrally with respect to the ends of the block, and having legs for insertion in the sockets in the ribs of the adjacent ends of a pair of blocks, whereby to connect said block mechanically with said last named blocks and insulating material secured in said inner chamber by said element.
13. A structural block having a rib and .a groove formed on each end, the positions of the rib and groove at one end being reversed with respect to the positions of the rib and groove at the opposite end, sockets formed in said ribs, means carried by said block and located centrally with respect to the ends thereof for insertion in the sockets in the ribs of the adjacent ends of a pair of blocks, whereby to connect said block mechanically to said last named blocks and drainage channels formed in the ends of said block between'said ribs and grooves.
14. A hollow structural block having a lengthwise extending web dividing the interior into inner and outer channels, said block having a pair of ribs formed on its upper side and a pair of grooves formed in its under side, one of said ribs and one of said grooveshaving continuations formed on one end of the block and the other of said ribs and the, other of said grooves having continuations formed on the other end of said block, the positions of the rib and groove continuations at one end of the block being reversed with respect to the positions of the rib and groove continuations at the opposite end, sockets formed in.said rib continuations, a U-shaped element cast in said block, said element passing through said web and connecting the inner and outer mechanically with said last named blocks, drainwails of the block to provide crosswise reinforceage channels formed in the ends of the block bement, being located centrally with respect to the tween the rib and groove continuations and inends of the block, and having legs for insertion sulating material secured in said inner cham 5 in the sockets in the ribs of the adjacent ends of by said element. 5
a pair of blocks, whereby to connect said block JEREMIAH J. OLEARY.
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