Patent ID: 8443560
Filing Date: 2013-05-21
Classification: E04B

Abstract:
1. A concrete forming block for construction of a building wall or foundation structure by assembly of a plurality of said blocks into a horizontally and vertically extending array of blocks adapted to hold and form the concrete and to remain in place after pouring of the concrete as part of the building or other walled structure, said block comprising: (a) a first and a second thin-walled molded panel each of said panels including integral spaced apart inner and outer walls extending across the width and height of said block, (b) a plurality of ribs within each said panel integrally molded between and rigidly connecting and separating respective spaced apart inner and outer walls to form hollow spaces between the said respective inner and outer walls adapted to receive thermal insulating material, (c) said panels being disposed for use vertically in generally parallel relationship such that said inner walls are substantially opposite one another for facing poured concrete and forming same; and (d) a plurality of connectors between said first and second panels each integrally molded into and projecting from a respective said inner wall, wherein said panels are suitable for pouring concrete substantially vertically there-between in order to form a structural body of concrete when the concrete has hardened.