Patent ID: 6412184
Filing Date: 2002-07-02
Classification: E04G,G01C

Abstract:
A masonry line block adapted for use in combination with a vertical corner pole during construction of a structure having an exterior surface and at least one surface projecting from the exterior surface, the line block engaging the corner pole at one end of the structure and cooperating with a line holder located at an opposite end of the structure to carry a tensioned guide line therebetween, the guide line indicating proper placement and alignment of building units used to form the structure, said line block comprising:(a) a mounting member including first and second, opposing pole-engaging shoulders adapted for selectively engaging the corner pole to hold said line block in one of first and second alignment positions relative to the structure; (b) an alignment member formed with said mounting member and extending perpendicularly outwardly from said pole-engaging shoulders, said alignment member having first and second opposing sides and defining a thickness corresponding generally to a distance between the outer surface of the structure and the projecting surface of the structure, such that: i. in the first alignment position of said line block, said alignment member is adapted for locating the guide line relative to the structure to indicate proper placement and alignment of building units used to form the exterior surface of the structure; and ii. in the second alignment position of said line block, said alignment member is adapted for locating the guide line relative to the structure to indicate proper placement and alignment of building units used to form the at least one projecting surface of the structure.