Patent ID: 6237291
Filing Date: 2001-05-29
Classification: E02D,E04B,E04C

Abstract:
A structural concrete block for foundation wall and floor comprising:a substantially rectangular concrete hollow body form of a width and height corresponding to that of standard, or other concrete blocks with which it is to be used;said concrete block having a first opening comprising an open cell extending along the length of said block from end to end, and substantially half the width of said block, beginning at the center of said block, and continuing substantially to the rear of said block;said cell extending unobstructed from a top of said block to a bottom of said block;said block further including a second opening for the reception of liquid concrete;said second opening extending along the top of said block and along its length said second opening being open at the top and its end and extending from the center of said block to the front of said block, wherein a solid flat shortened base defining a shortened cavity of the upper portion of the block is formed.