Abstract:
A cinderblock alignment clip comprising a center plate having a first end and a second end. A first retaining arm having a first portion and a second portion, both the first portion and the second portion are connected to the first end. The first portion extends in a direction on a side of the center plate opposite the second portion. A second retaining arm having a third portion and a fourth portion, both the third portion and the fourth portion are connected to the second end. The third portion extends in a direction on a side of the center plate opposite the fourth portion. The first portion and the second portion are pivotable about the first end, and the third portion and the fourth portion are pivotable about the second end. The first side of the center plate is positionable on a side of a first cinder block, one of the first and second portions are pivoted against a first side of a wall of the cinderblock and one of the third and fourth portions are pivoted against a second side of the wall of the cinderblock.

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
   1. Field of the Invention 
   The present invention relates generally to alignment devices and, more specifically, to a clip for aligning layers of cinderblocks without placing mortar between the layers and adjacent blocks. 
   2. Description of the Prior Art 
   Numerous types of interlocking building implements have been provided in the prior art without widespread acceptance ion the industry. For example, U.S. Pat. Nos. 384,541; 2,235,646; 2,552,712; 2,963,828; 3,036,407; 3,274,742; 3,390,502; 3,430,404; 3,936,987; 4,454,699; 5,252,017; and 5,820,305 are all illustrative of such prior art. While these interlocking building implements may be suitable for the purposes for which they were designed, they would not be as suitable for the purposes of the present invention, as hereinafter described. 
   Disclosed is a hollow rectangular concrete building block having the projecting tongue D on its top and the groove C in its lower side, the tongue of one block fitting into the groove of the superimposed block, and the ends of the block being provided with a series of scallops or vertical corrugations extending entirely across the end thereof, substantially as described and shown. 
   Masonry comprising vertical courses of bricks having apertures of elongated cross-section and extending at an incline to the edges right through the brick and crossing the one the other in two superposed bricks, and separate solid dowels having each a smooth straight middle portion and tapering at both ends along at least one-fifth of the length and inserted in vertical position into the registering apertures of two superposed courses of superposed courses of bricks and held in position solely by friction on the walls of the apertures. 
   A wall construction, comprising a footing provided in its top with a wide chase, horizontal layers of unitary hollow blocks arranged upon the footing, each block including sides and ends forming a main recess, the sides of each block having a pair of vertical opposed spaced ribs formed upon their inner faces for providing reduced passages between the ribs, key-slabs for each layer of blocks and having substantially the width of the main recesses of the blocks and inserted within such recesses and engaging behind the ribs, the key-slabs of each layer having their lower ends projecting downwardly below the blocks and their upper ends terminating short of the tops of the blocks, the lower ends of the key-slabs of the lowermost layer extending into the chase and the lower ends of the key-slabs of each successive upper layer of blocks projecting into the upper ends of the main recesses of the next lower layer of blocks behind the ribs, and a concrete filling within the main recesses of the blocks and extending through the passages between the ribs to be bonded to the key-slabs. 
   Disclosed are rectangular building blocks, each of which is provided with intersecting grooves in the opposed horizontal faces and an aperture extending through the block from the bottom walls of the grooves at the intersections thereof and wherein means are provided for extension through said apertures and for disposition within said grooves for securing horizontally disposed abutting blocks in position. 
   The invention is a wall constructed of blocks of generally parallelepipedal form each having a pair of spaced parallel dowel holes opening through and normal to its top and bottom faces, said holed being symmetrically related to the respective ends of the block, and a plurality of dowel pins each having a stop flange between its ends and each fitting a respective hole with its flange abutting the lower face thereof, said pins having a length equal to the vertical dimension of the blocks plus the thickness of the joint between courses, each said pin extending below said flange by a distance greater than said thickness of joint. 
   An inclined conical refractory wall comprising burned refractory bricks laid in a conical course, each brick having a hot end and a cold end with sides extending longitudinally between the ends, the hot end forming an inner inclined conical wall surface with a cold end being substantially parallel thereto, said wall including a lower course of bricks and an upper course of bricks resting directly on the lower course of bricks, each brick of an upper course having an aperture in the lower side of the brick and a metallic projection, the projection including a tab extending downwardly from the cold end of the brick perpendicular to the lower side of the brick adapted to engage against the cold end of a brick of a lower course, a web extending inwardly therefrom along a recess in the lower side of the brick toward the hot end and a leg extending upwardly from the web parallel to the tab and resiliently wedged into the aperture in the lower side of the brick. 
   In a brick wall construction, a brick comprising a horizontally-elongated face portion and a bonding lug projecting horizontally and transversely from said face portion, said brick having generally-horizontal upper and lower surfaces common to the face portion and to said lug, and being formed in said surfaces respectively with vertically-registering trios of sockets, each said trio being arranged to define the three corners of an isosceles triangle, said triangle being in relatively-spaced parallel planes, the sockets of the upper said surface all being of similar circular cross-sectional shape and proportioned for encircling line engagement with uniformly-dimensioned spherical keys along circles of contact of similar diameter disposed in a common horizontal plane of the brick, to support said keys in fixed triangular disposition with their centers concentric to the respective sockets in a common horizontal plane above said upper surface; the sockets of the other said surface having flat bottoms disposed in a common horizontal plane for engagement with said respective keys, and being of lesser depth than the radius of said keys, said last-mentioned sockets including encircling side walls proportioned to permit reception of said keys in abutting relation to the socket bottoms despite slight variations in the relative horizontal positions of said keys. 
   In an apertured wall structure, the combination of a plurality of rectangular blocks assembled in spaced end to end relationship in horizontal courses of blocks with the middle one-third portions of the blocks of each course of blocks overlaying the spaces between the blocks of the next adjacent lower course, each of said blocks defining a recess extending from its bottom surface up into its middle one-third portion, and each of said blocks including substantially vertically extending circular apertures of substantially constant cross sectional area along at least a major portion of their lengths centrally located in the end one-third portions of each block, counterbores defined in at least one surface of each block about its apertures, a plurality of cylindrical resilient metallic opened ended sleeves each including a slot from end to end along its length and a generally annular external protrusion intermediate its ends, said blocks of each course having their apertures aligned with the apertures of the blocks  9   n  the next adjacent course, and said sleeves positioned in the apertures at the juncture of blocks in adjacent courses of blocks and extending less than one-half the distance through adjacent blocks, with the annular protrusion of each sleeve being positioned in the counterbore of at least one of the blocks. 
   A concrete block simulating a Norman brick is formed with two large cores separated by a central web. The cores are adapted to receive insulating foam during manufacturing of the block. Each block is grooved in its opposite ends and recessed in its central web for the reception of wedge elements or keys formed of plastic or the like. Adjacent blocks in each course are interlocked and the courses of walls constructed from the blocks in either a stacked bond or running bond are mechanically interlocked and properly aligned. Epoxy cement is utilized for bonding of courses in a customized wall or in prefabricated panel sections utilizing the interlocking block. 
   A device for connecting bricks which have apertures to receive the device is provided. A support shaft of the supports resilient transverse fins which form an interference fit with the aligned apertures of two adjacent bricks. Stop surfaces on the support shaft engage the respective bricks to ensure penetration of both bricks. Flared ends of the device facilitate insertion and centering of the device within the apertures and provide protection for the fins. During insertion, the transverse fins are deflected inward toward the support shaft and longitudinally toward the stop surfaces. After insertion, the fins are biased outward by their resiliency into engagement with the bricks to lock the adjacent bricks together. 
   A mortarless concrete block retaining wall is formed from special blocks arranged in setback tiers and interlocked by special offset pins. Each block is trapezoidal in plan view with a pair of vertical holes behind a relatively wide front face. The holes in adjacent tiers are laterally offset. The pins have opposite end sections which are laterally offset from one another and fit respectively in the offset holes to interlock adjacent tiers in setback relation. The special pins are rotatably adjustable to interlock the tiers in a straight configuration or in varying degrees of convex and concave curved configurations. 
   A precast concrete block having a first single thickness generally planar face section and a second single thickness generally planar backing section integrally formed with and extending from the first section to form a structure of a T-shaped configuration. A groove extends across and opens through an upper edge of the second planar section for the receipt of a rebar. The blocks are assembled into stacked side-by-side relationship and a panel is formed by casting concrete against the side of the generally planar face sections from which the backing sections extend. Rebar extends across and through the grooves of at least certain of the blocks to maintain the blocks in aligned side-by-side relationship and reinforce the concrete cast against the blocks. The panels are used in the construction of retaining walls for earthen formations and may be precast or formed in place at the situs of the formations. When used in the construction of retaining walls, vertical rebars extend into the cast concrete from a foundation supporting the panels and connectors may be provided to secure the panels to anchor elements within the earthen formation. 
   The present invention relates generally to alignment devices and, more specifically, to a clip for aligning layers of cinderblocks without placing mortar between the layers and adjacent blocks. 
   A primary object of the present invention is to provide an alignment clip for laying cinderblocks that overcomes the shortcomings of the prior art. 
   Another object of the present invention is to provide an alignment clip that can be used by unskilled laborers to lay cinderblock walls. 
   Yet another object of the present invention is to provide an alignment clip that ensures vertical alignment between successive rows of cinderblocks. 
   Still yet another object of the present invention is to provide an alignment clip that eliminates the need for placing mortar between the rows of and the adjacent cinderblocks. 
   A further object of the present invention is to provide an alignment clip that obviates the need for an external geometric measuring device for determining level placement of sequential courses of cinderblocks. 
   Another object of the present invention is to provide an alignment clip that reduces the labor force necessary to construct structures using cinderblocks. 
   Yet another object of the present invention is to provide an alignment clip that reduces the time needed to construct structures using cinderblocks. 
   Still yet another object of the present invention is to provide an alignment clip that provides consistent vertical spacing between cinderblocks. 
   Yet another object of the present invention is to provide an alignment clip having an upper channel and a lower channel formed by a planar arrangement of walls having a predetermined space therebetween. 
   Another object of the present invention is to provide an alignment clip having spaces extending through a middle section for allowing filler material to fill the cavities of the cinderblock and the spaces therebetween. 
   Additional objects of the present invention will appear as the description proceeds. 
   The alignment device of the present invention is a clip having a planar surface with raised portions on opposing sides for positioning between cinderblocks for spacing apart thereof at a predetermined distance. 
   In addition to the raised portions formed in the center, the top surface has spaced apart walls forming a channel and the bottom surface has spaced apart walls forming a channel with each of the channels spaced apart walls conforming in distance to the wall thickness of a cinderblock. 
   The top and bottom clip channels are vertically aligned, causing the top most row to be plumb with the bottom most row thereby allowing unskilled labor can be used to construct walls. 
   In addition to providing an equidistant spacing between courses of cinderblock, the space created by the raised portions in the planar surface also provides a gap through which air may escape from the central cavity between the cinderblocks as a filler material, such as concrete, is pumped therein, thus allowing the concrete to fill the spaces between the blocks without air gaps therein. 
   The present invention overcomes the shortcomings of the prior art by providing a cinderblock alignment clip providing means for layering cinderblocks without the need for mortar placed between the layers and adjacent blocks while making use of the normative cinderblocks preferred at a majority of construction sites. Eliminating the need for mortar while laying the cinderblocks allows for quick work of the stacking of multiple courses of cinderblock. The alignment clip has a planar surface with raised portions on opposing sides so that when the clip is positioned between cinderblocks, the blocks are spaced away from each other by a predetermined distance equal to the height of the raised portion on one side plus the height of the raised portion of the other side. In providing a constant space between blocks, ensures a level top surface consistent with an initial leveling measurement made prior to the first course of cinderblock. 
   To the accomplishment of the above and related objects, this invention may be embodied in the form illustrated in the accompanying drawings, attention being called to the fact, however, that the drawings are illustrative only, and that changes may be made in the specific construction illustrated and described within the scope of the appended claims. 

   
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING FIGURES 
     Various other objects, features and attendant advantages of the present invention will become more fully appreciated as the same becomes better understood when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like reference characters designate the same or similar parts throughout the several views. 
       FIG. 1  is an illustrative view of the cinderblock alignment clip of the present invention in use aligning a second course of cinderblocks atop a first course of cinderblocks; 
       FIG. 2  is a perspective view of the cinderblock alignment clip of the present invention as a flat plate; 
       FIG. 3  is a top view of the cinderblock alignment clip of the present invention; 
       FIG. 4  is a side view of the cinderblock alignment clip of the present invention; 
       FIG. 5  is a perspective view of the cinderblock alignment clip of the present invention; 
       FIG. 6  is a perspective view of the cinderblock alignment clip of the present invention being aligned on a side of a cinderblock; 
       FIG. 7  is a perspective view of the cinderblock alignment clip of the present invention positioned on a side of a cinderblock; 
       FIG. 8  is an illustrative view of a second course of cinderblocks aligned atop a first course of cinderblocks using a plurality of cinderblock alignment clips of the present invention; and 
       FIG. 9  is a cross sectional view along line  9 — 9  as drawn in  FIG. 8  showing the walls of the cinderblock fit within the cinderblock alignment clips of the present invention. 
   

   The foregoing and other objects and advantages will appear from the description to follow. In the description reference is made to the accompanying drawing, which forms a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments will be described in sufficient detail to those skilled in the art to practice the invention, and it is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and that structural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention. In the accompanying drawings, like reference characters designate the same or similar parts throughout the several views. 
   DESCRIPTION OF THE REFERENCED NUMERALS 
   Turning now descriptively to the drawings, in which similar reference characters denote similar elements throughout the several views, the Figures illustrate the electric vehicle of the present invention. With regard to the reference numerals used, the following numbering is used throughout the various drawing figures.
       10  cinderblock alignment clip of the present invention     12  cinderblock     14  user     16  first course     18  second course     19  cinderblock wall     20  first side of wall     21  top surface of wall     22  second side of wall     24  center plate     26  first retaining arm     28  second retaining arm     30  first side     32  second side     34  first end     36  second end     38  first crease     40  second crease     42  first spacer     44  second spacer     46  first dividing-cut     48  first interior retaining arm     50  first exterior retaining arm     52  first exterior lip     54  first interior lip     56  second dividing-cut     58  second interior retaining arm     60  second exterior retaining arm     62  first exterior lip     64  second exterior lip     66  interior gripping knobs     68  exterior gripping knobs     70  first chamber     71  first cavity     72  second chamber     74  first side-wall of a cinderblock     73  second cavity     75  top surface of a cinderblock     76  second sidewall of a cinderblock     78  first end wall of a cinderblock     80  second end wall of a cinderblock   

   DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
   The following discussion describes in detail one embodiment of the invention and several variations of that embodiment. This discussion should not be construed, however, as limiting the invention to those particular embodiments. Practitioners skilled in the art will recognize numerous other embodiments as well. For a definition of the complete scope of the invention, the reader is directed to the appended claims. 
   Turning now descriptively to the drawings, in which similar reference characters denote similar elements throughout the several views,  FIGS. 1 through 9  illustrate the cinderblock alignment clip of the present invention indicated generally by the numeral  10 . 
     FIG. 1  is an illustrative view of the cinderblock alignment clip  10  of the present invention (hereinafter “clip”) being used by a laborer  14  for aligning a second course  18  of cinderblocks  12  atop a first course  16  of cinderblocks  12  to form a cinderblock wall  19 . Currently, the laying of cinderblocks  12  requires a skilled mason to place the cinderblocks  12  with a layer of mortar therebetween. Manipulating mortar between the cinderblocks  12  requires a skilled hand and the monitoring for levelness of the top surface  21  of the wall  19  upon laying each new course of cinderblocks  12 . Furthermore, a second course  18  of cinderblocks  12  must be aligned directly above the first course  16  of cinderblocks  12  creating a flush first and second side of the wall,  20  and  22  respectively. If the cinderblocks  12  are misaligned with a bias toward the first side of the wall  20 , the wall  19  will tend to fall toward that side. If the cinderblocks  12  are misaligned with a bias the second side of the wall  22  the wall  19  will have a tendency to topple toward that side. Cinderblock walls  19  are built as a foundation to support a superstructure and therefore the sound vertical alignment of the wall  19  is dependent upon a level top surface  21 . 
     FIG. 2  is a perspective view of the cinderblock alignment clip  10  of the present invention as a flat plate. Preferably, the clip  10  of the present invention is formed from a metal. However, any material that is able to align cinderblocks and provide a space therebetween can be used. The clip  10  is formed by stamping a pattern into a flat plate of metal. The plate is stamped in order to form the clip  10  of the present invention and has a first side  30 , a second side  32 , a first end  34 , and a second end  36 . The clip  10  contains a center plate  24 , a first arm  26 , and a second arm  28 . The clip has a first and second crease,  38  and  40  respectively. The center plate  24  is located between the first crease  38  and the second crease  40 . The center plate  24  has a diameter substantially the same as the width of an external wall of a cinderblock  12 . Cinderblocks differ in size and shape and the clip  10  can be manufactured to conform thereto. An appropriately sized clip  10  would be selected with a central plate  24  having properly sized to fit the particular cinderblock  12 . The center plate  24  has a first and second side. Positioned on the first side of the center plate  24  is a first spacer  42 . Positioned on a second side of the center plate is a second spacer  44 . The first spacer  42  extends vertically from the surface of the first side of the center plate  24  at a predetermined distance therefrom. The second spacer  44  extends from the surface of the second side of the center plate  24  at a predetermined distance therefrom. When the clip is positioned atop a cinderblock  12 , the spacers,  42  and  44  respectively, cause a space to exist between the first course  16  of cinderblocks  12  and the second course  18  of cinderblocks  12  thereby allowing for air and other fluids to move between the cinderblock and the clip  10  and also providing a stable surface for the cinderblocks to rest upon. 
   The first retaining arm  26  is formed by the boundaries of the first side  30 , the second side  32 , the first crease  38  extending perpendicularly therebetween, and the first end  34 . A three sided dividing cut  46  is stamped into the first retaining arm  26  substantially tracing the boundary thereof. The dividing cut  46  does not include the crease  38 . The three-sided dividing-cut  46  separates the first retaining arm  26  into an interior retaining arm  48  and an exterior retaining arm  50 . The dividing-cut  46  is placed at a predetermined distance from the peripheral boundary of the first retaining arm  26  so that the interior and exterior retaining arms,  48  and  50  respectively, are capable of maintaining their shape and structural integrity when separated from each other. The boundary of the exterior retaining arm  50  formed by the first end  34  is stamped to form a first exterior lip  52 , as illustrated the first exterior lip  52  extends from the surface of the clip  10  at some angle less than ninety degrees to the horizon of the surface of the clip  10 . Similarly the boundary of the interior retaining wall  48  that substantially traces the first end  34  is pressed to form a first interior lip  54 . The first interior lip  54  also extend from the surface of the clip at an angle less than 90 degrees, however in a direction opposite that of the first exterior lip  52 . 
   The second retaining arm  28  is formed by the boundaries of the first side  30 , the second side  32 , the second crease  40  extending perpendicularly therebetween, and the second end  36 . A three-sided cut  56  is stamped into the second retaining arm  26  substantially tracing the boundary thereof. The cut  56  does not include the second crease  40 . The three-sided cut  56  separates the second retaining arm  28  into an interior retaining arm  58  and an exterior retaining arm  60 . The cut  56  is placed at a predetermined distance from the peripheral boundary of the second retaining arm  28  so that the interior and exterior retaining arms,  58  and  60  respectively, are capable of maintaining their shape when separated from each other, the reasons for which will be later described. The boundary of the exterior retaining arm  60  formed by the second end  36  is stamped to form a second exterior lip  62 , as illustrated the second exterior lip  62  extends from the surface of the clip  10  at some angle less than ninety degrees to the horizon of the surface of the clip  10  in the same direction as the first exterior lip  52 . Similarly the boundary of the interior retaining wall  58  that substantially traces the second end  36  is pressed to form a second interior lip  64 . The second interior lip  64  also extend from the surface of the clip at an angle less than 90 degrees, however in a direction opposite that of the second exterior lip  62  and the same as the first interior lip  54 . 
   On the surface of the clip  10  are a plurality of surface tension knobs  66 ,  68 . Within the surface area of the first and second interior retaining walls,  48  and  50  respectively, the knobs  66  extend vertically from the surface of the clip  10  in a direction opposite that of the first and second interior lips,  54  and  64  respectively. Likewise, within the surface area of the first and second exterior retaining walls,  50  and  60  respectively, the knobs  68  extend vertically from the surface of the clip  10  in a direction opposite that of the exterior lips  52  and  62 . 
     FIG. 3  is a top view of the cinderblock alignment clip  10  of the present invention. Preferably, the clip  10  of the present invention is formed from a metal. However, any material that is able to align cinderblocks and provide a space therebetween can be used. The clip  10  is formed by stamping a pattern into a flat plate of metal. The plate is stamped in order to form the clip  10  of the present invention and has a first side  30 , a second side  32 , a first end  34 , and a second end  36 . The clip  10  contains a center plate  24 , a first arm  26 , and a second arm  28 . The clip has a first and second crease,  38  and  40  respectively. The center plate  24  is located between the first crease  38  and the second crease  40 . The center plate  24  has a diameter substantially the same as the width of an external wall of a cinderblock  12 . Cinderblocks differ in size and shape and the clip  10  can be manufactured to conform thereto. An appropriately sized clip  10  would be selected with a central plate  24  having properly sized to fit the particular cinderblock  12 . The center plate  24  has a first and second side. Positioned on the first side of the center plate  24  is a first spacer  42 . Positioned on a second side of the center plate is a second spacer  44 . The first spacer  42  extends vertically from the surface of the first side of the center plate  24  at a predetermined distance therefrom. The second spacer  44  extends from the surface of the second side of the center plate  24  at a predetermined distance therefrom. When the clip is positioned atop a cinderblock  12 , the spacers,  42  and  44  respectively, cause a space to exist between the first course  16  of cinderblocks  12  and the second course  18  of cinderblocks  12  thereby allowing for air and other fluids to move between the cinderblock and the clip  10  and also providing a stable surface for the cinderblocks to rest upon. 
   The first retaining arm  26  is formed by the boundaries of the first side  30 , the second side  32 , the first crease  38  extending perpendicularly therebetween, and the first end  34 . A three sided dividing-cut  46  is stamped into the first retaining arm  26  substantially tracing the boundary thereof. The dividing cut  46  does not include the crease  38 . The three-sided dividing-cut  46  separates the first retaining arm  26  into an interior retaining arm  48  and an exterior retaining arm  50 . The dividing-cut  46  is placed at a predetermined distance from the peripheral boundary of the first retaining arm  26  so that the interior and exterior retaining arms,  48  and  50  respectively, are capable of maintaining their shape and structural integrity when separated from each other. The boundary of the exterior retaining arm  50  formed by the first end  34  is stamped to form a first exterior lip  52 , as illustrated the first exterior lip  52  extends from the surface of the clip  10  at some angle less than ninety degrees to the horizon of the surface of the clip  10 . Similarly the boundary of the interior retaining wall  48  that substantially traces the first end  34  is pressed to form a first interior lip  54 . The first interior lip  54  also extend from the surface of the clip at an angle less than 90 degrees, however in a direction opposite that of the first exterior lip  52 . 
   The second retaining arm  28  is formed by the boundaries of the first side  30 , the second side  32 , the second crease  40  extending perpendicularly therebetween, and the second end  36 . A three-sided cut  56  is stamped into the second retaining arm  26  substantially tracing the boundary thereof. The cut  56  does not include the second crease  40 . The three-sided cut  56  separates the second retaining arm  28  into an interior retaining arm  58  and an exterior retaining arm  60 . The cut  56  is placed at a predetermined distance from the peripheral boundary of the second retaining arm  28  so that the interior and exterior retaining arms,  58  and  60  respectively, are capable of maintaining their shape when separated from each other, the reasons for which will be later described. The boundary of the exterior retaining arm  60  formed by the second end  36  is stamped to form a second exterior lip  62 , as illustrated the second exterior lip  62  extends from the surface of the clip  10  at some angle less than ninety degrees to the horizon of the surface of the clip  10  in the same direction as the first exterior lip  52 . Similarly the boundary of the interior retaining wall  58  that substantially traces the second end  36  is pressed to form a second interior lip  64 . The second interior lip  64  also extend from the surface of the clip at an angle less than 90 degrees, however in a direction opposite that of the second exterior lip  62  and the same as the first interior lip  54 . 
   On the surface of the clip  10  are a plurality of surface tension knobs  66 ,  68 . Within the surface area of the first and second interior retaining walls,  48  and  50  respectively, the knobs  66  extend vertically from the surface of the clip  10  in a direction opposite that of the first and second interior lips,  54  and  64  respectively. Likewise, within the surface area of the first and second exterior retaining walls,  50  and  60  respectively, the knobs  68  extend vertically from the surface of the clip  10  in a direction opposite that of the exterior lips  52  and  62 . 
   Having the clip  10  manufactured as a flat metallic plate allows for the clip  10  to be manufactured inexpensively and is easily manipulated from its flat form into its functional structure. This transformation from a flat-plat to a functional alignment implement will be discussed hereinafter with specific reference to FIG.  4 . 
     FIG. 4  is a side view of the clip  10  of the present invention being manipulated from a substantially flat plate into a functional clip  10 . The clip  10  has a first chamber  70  and a second chamber  72 . The first chamber  70  is formed by pivoting the first interior retaining wall  48  about the crease  38  and pivoting the second interior retaining wall  58  about the crease  40 . The first interior retaining wall pivots about the crease  38  in the direction indicated by arrow labeled A 1 . The second interior retaining wall  58  pivots about the crease  40  in the direction indicated by the arrow labeled A 2 . The interior retaining walls,  48  and  58 , are pivoted about their respective creased end,  38  and  40  until the retaining walls,  48  and  58 , are positioned substantially perpendicular to the center plate  24 . The first chamber  70  is the space between the center plate  24  and the first and second interior retaining walls,  48  and  58  respectively, positioned substantially perpendicular to the center plate  24 . 
   The second chamber  72  is formed by pivoting the first exterior retaining walls  50  about the crease  38  and pivoting the second exterior retaining wall  60  about the crease  40 . The first exterior retaining wall  50  pivots about the crease  38  in the direction indicated by arrow labeled B 1 . The second exterior retaining wall  60  pivots about the crease  40  in the direction indicated by the arrow labeled B 2 . The exterior retaining walls,  50  and  60 , are pivoted about their respective creased end,  38  and  40  until the retaining walls are substantially perpendicular to the center plate  24 . The second chamber  72  is the space between the center plate  24  and the first and second exterior retaining walls,  50  and  60  respectively, positioned substantially perpendicular to the center plate  24 . 
   The chambers,  70  and  72  include gripping knobs  66  and  68  extending vertically from the retaining arms into the chambers,  70  and  72  respectively, for gripping the concrete surface of a cinderblock  12  placed therein. Additionally, the retaining walls, ( 48 ,  50 ,  58 , and  60 ) are pivoted about the creases  38  and  40  in a direction that places the exterior lips  62  and  64  of the exterior retaining arm  50  and  60  to be in a position to pivot away from the center of their respective chamber. The interior lips,  52  and  54  of the interior retaining arms are pivoted about the creases  38  and  40  to be in a position to pivot away from the center of their respective chamber. This creates a wide opening for the chambers  70  and  72  thereby allowing the easy insertion of a cinderblock therein. The spacers  42  extend into the chamber  70  from the center plate  24 . The spacers  44  extend into the chamber  72  from the center plate  24 . The spacers,  42  and  44 , create a gap between a first cinderblock  12  received by the chamber  70  and a second cinderblock  12  received by the second channel  72 . 
     FIG. 5  is a perspective view of the cinderblock alignment clip  10  of the present invention in its manipulated form. The clip  10  includes a first chamber  70  and a second chamber  72 . The first chamber  70  is formed by the first interior retaining arm  48 , the second interior retaining arm  58 , and the center plate  24 . The first and second retaining arms,  48  and  58  respectively, extend substantially perpendicular to the center plate  24 . At an end of the first interior retaining arm  48  opposite the center plate  24  the interior retaining arms  48  is bent away from the center of the first cavity  70  thereby forming the first interior lips  54 . At an end of the second interior retaining arms  54  opposite the center plate  24  the second interior retaining arm  58  is bent away from the center of the first cavity  70  thereby forming second interior lips  64 . The lips,  54  and  64 , create an opening which is wider than the width of the first cavity  70 , thus allowing for the easy insertion of cinderblocks therein. On each interior retaining arm,  48  and  58 , is a plurality of gripping knobs  66  extending vertically into the first cavity  70 . The gripping knobs  66  ensure a snug fit and add surface tension for grabbing a cinderblock placed within the first chamber  70 . A first spacer  42  vertically extends into the first cavity  70  from the center plate  24 . When the cinderblock is placed within the first chamber  70 , the cinderblock will rest upon the first spacer  42  thereby leaving a gap between the cinderblock and the center plate  24  for air and other fluids to pass therebetween. 
   The second chamber  72  is formed by the first exterior retaining arm  50 , the second exterior retaining arm  60 , and the center plate  24 . The first and second external retaining arms,  50  and  60  respectively, extend substantially perpendicularly from the center plate  24  in a direction opposite the first interior retaining arms. At the end of the first exterior retaining arm  50  opposite the center plate  24 , the first exterior retaining arm  50  is bent away from the center of the second cavity  72 , forming the first exterior lip  62 . At the end of the second exterior retaining arm  60  opposite the center plate  24  the second exterior retaining arm  60  are bent away from the center of the second cavity  72  forming the second exterior lips  64 . The exterior lips,  62  and  64 , create an opening which is wider than the width of the second cavity  72  thereby allowing for the easy insertion of a cinderblock therein. On each exterior retaining arm,  62  and  64 , is a plurality of gripping knobs  68  extending into the second cavity  72 . The gripping knobs  68  ensure a snug fit and add surface tension for grabbing a cinderblock placed within the second chamber  72 . A second spacer  44  extends vertically into the second chamber  72  from the center plate  24 . When the wall of a cinderblock is placed within the second chamber  72 , the cinderblock will rest upon the second spacer  44 . This gap created by the second spacer  44  between the cinderblock and the center plate  24  allows air and other fluids to pass therebetween. The center plate  24  serves as a common divider between the first and second chambers,  70  and  72  respectively, with the second chamber  72  positioned directly opposite the first chamber  70 . 
     FIG. 6  is a perspective view of the cinderblock alignment clip  10  of the present invention in its manipulated form being aligned with the walls of a cinderblock  12 . A conventional cinderblock  12  has a first side wall  74 , a second side wall  76 , a first end wall  78  and a second end wall  80 . The first end wall  78  is positioned perpendicularly at a first end of and between the first side wall  74  and second side wall  76 . The second end wall  80  is positioned perpendicularly at an end opposite the first end and between the first side wall  74  and second side wall  76 . A middle wall is positioned perpendicularly between the first side wall  74  and the second side wall  76  and equidistant from the first end wall  78  and the second end wall  80  thereby creating a first cavity  71  and a second cavity  73 . The first and second cavity  71 ,  73  may be filled with a binding agent for adding structural integrity thereto. Incorporation of the clip  10  with a cinderblock  12  requires the alignment of the second chamber of the clip  10  with a respective side wall  74 ,  76  of the cinderblock  12 . Preferably a laborer  14  uses four clips  10  per cinderblock  12 . The second channel  72  of the clip  10  receives a side wall  74 ,  76  of the cinderblock  12 . The spacers  44  on the second side of the center plate  24  rests atop a top side  75  of the wall  74 ,  76  and the gripping knobs  68  of the first exterior arm  50  and second exterior arm  60  grip against the side wall  74 ,  76  of the cinderblock  12 . 
     FIG. 7  is a perspective view of the cinderblock alignment clip  10  of the present invention attached to the side walls  74  and  76  of a cinderblock  12 . Upon the plurality of clips  10  resting atop a top side of a first cinderblock  12 , the first channel is ready to receives at least one of a first and second side wall  74 ,  76  of a second cinderblock  12 . The second cinder block rests upon the spacers  42  on the first side of the center plate  24  of the clip. The gripping knobs  66  on the interior retaining arms  48 ,  58  grip the at least one of first and second side wall  74 ,  76  of the second cinderblock  12  thereby aligning the first block with the second block. 
     FIG. 8  is an illustrative view of a wall  19  being built by aligning and connecting a second course  18  of cinderblocks  12  atop a first course  16  of cinderblocks  12  using a plurality of alignment clips  10  of the present invention. A first course  16  of cinderblocks  12  is selectively positioned to form an outline of a wall  19 . A plurality of clips  10  have been attached to the first course  16  of cinderblocks  12  so that the cinderblocks  12  are received by each respective second channel  72  of each of the respective one of the plurality of clips  10 , as described with specific reference to FIG.  6 . Each respective first channel  70  of each of the respective one of the plurality of clips  10  is able to receive a second course  18  of cinderblocks  12  can then be received by the first chamber  70  of the clips  10 . The second course  18  of a wall  19  is conventionally stacked in a fashion where the center of the cinderblocks  12  in the second course  18  are aligned with the joining ends of a first and second cinderblocks in the first course  16 . This pattern is then repeated until the desired height is achieved. In addition to allowing the cinderblocks to be aligned in such a manner, the cinderblocks  12  may be stacked with the ends of the cinderblocks  12  on the second course  18  aligned with the ends of the cinderblocks  12  of the first course  16  for forming a flute or chimney. The clips  10  are versatile because of the simplicity of their design and ease of which they may be positioned on the cinderblocks  10 . The use of four clips  10  per cinderblock  12  ensures that the entire cinderblock  12  within a second course  18  is vertically aligned with the first course  16  of cinderblocks  12 . Additionally, the use of four clips  10  per cinderblock  12  ensures that a consistent gap is obtained between the first and second course,  16  and  18  respectively, of cinderblocks  12 . The clips  10  do not obstruct the central cavity  77  of the cinderblocks  12 . An unobstructed central cavity  77  is necessary in the formation of a flute or chimney. Additionally, an unobstructed central cavity  77  allows for the insertion of an insulator or binding agent therein when constructing a wall  19 . Often the central cavity  77  of cinderblocks  12  forming a wall  19  is filled with a concrete mixture and rebar for added structural integrity. The clips  10  allow cinderblock to be quickly aligned and stacked without necessitating a skilled mason to do so. The wall  19  is thus quickly built with a consistent vertical alignment and an unobstructed central cavity  77 . Once the cinderblocks  12  have been stacked to a desired height a concrete mixture can be poured into the central cavity  77 . Upon filling the central cavity  77 , the spaces created by the spacers  42 ,  44  allow for air from the central cavity to be jettisoned therefrom thereby preventing any air gaps from forming therein. 
     FIG. 9  is a cross sectional view along line  9 — 9  as drawn in  FIG. 8  showing consecutive courses of cinderblocks connected to each other by the cinderblock alignment clips of the present invention. The clip  10  includes a first chamber  70  and a second chamber  72 . The first chamber  70  is formed by the first interior retaining arm  48 , the second interior retaining arm  58 , and the center plate  24 . The first and second retaining arms,  48  and  58  respectively, extend substantially perpendicular to the center plate  24 . At an end of the first interior retaining arm  48  opposite the center plate  24  the interior retaining arms  48  is bent away from the center of the first cavity  70  thereby forming the first interior lips  54 . At an end of the second interior retaining arms  54  opposite the center plate  24  the second interior retaining arm  58  is bent away from the center of the first cavity  70  thereby forming second interior lips  64 . The lips,  54  and  64 , create an opening which is wider than the width of the first cavity  70 , thus allowing for the easy insertion of cinderblocks therein. On each interior retaining arm,  48  and  58 , is a plurality of gripping knobs  66  extending vertically into the first cavity  70 . The gripping knobs  66  ensure a snug fit and add surface tension for grabbing a cinderblock placed within the first chamber  70 . A first spacer  42  vertically extends into the first cavity  70  from the center plate  24 . When the cinderblock is placed within the first chamber  70 , the cinderblock will rest upon the first spacer  42  thereby leaving a gap between the cinderblock and the center plate  24  for air and other fluids to pass therebetween. 
   The second chamber  72  is formed by the first exterior retaining arm  50 , the second exterior retaining arm  60 , and the center plate  24 . The first and second external retaining arms,  50  and  60  respectively, extend substantially perpendicularly from the center plate  24  in a direction opposite the first interior retaining arms. At the end of the first exterior retaining arm  50  opposite the center plate  24 , the first exterior retaining arm  50  is bent away from the center of the second cavity  72 , forming the first exterior lip  62 . At the end of the second exterior retaining arm  60  opposite the center plate  24  the second exterior retaining arm  60  are bent away from the center of the second cavity  72  forming the second exterior lips  64 . The exterior lips,  62  and  64 , create an opening which is wider than the width of the second cavity  72  thereby allowing for the easy insertion of a cinderblock therein. On each exterior retaining arm,  62  and  64 , is a plurality of gripping knobs  68  extending into the second cavity  72 . The gripping knobs  68  ensure a snug fit and add surface tension for grabbing a cinderblock placed within the second chamber  72 . A second spacer  44  extends vertically into the second chamber  72  from the center plate  24 . When the wall of a cinderblock is placed within the second chamber  72 , the cinderblock will rest upon the second spacer  44 . This gap created by the second spacer  44  between the cinderblock and the center plate  24  allows air and other fluids to pass therebetween. The center plate  24  serves as a common divider between the first and second chambers,  70  and  72  respectively, with the second chamber  72  positioned directly opposite the first chamber  70 . A small gap equal to the sum of the distance the first spacer  42  extends upward from the first side of the center plate  24  and the distance the second spacer  44  extends upward from the second side of the center plate  24  is formed between the cinderblock  12  of the first course  16  and the cinderblock  12  of the second course  18 . This gap allows for air to escape the center cavity  77  of the cinderblocks  12  when a binding agent other fluid is poured therein. Thus, the central cavity  77  can be filled while substantially eliminating the creation of air pockets thereby creating a stronger wall  19 . 
   It will be understood that each of the elements described above, or two or more together may also find a useful application in other types of apparatuses differing from the type described above. 
   While certain novel features of this invention have been shown and described and are pointed out in the annexed claims, it is not intended to be limited to the details above, since it will be understood that various omissions, modifications, substitutions and changes in the forms and details of the device illustrated and in its operation can be made by those skilled in the art without departing in any way from the spirit of the present invention. 
   Without further analysis, the foregoing will so fully reveal the gist of the present invention that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily adapt it for various applications without omitting features that, from the standpoint of prior art, fairly constitute essential characteristics of the generic or specific aspects of this invention.