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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 24, 2006
Filed:
Mar. 18, 2004
David J. Duke, Salisbury, NC (US);
William J. Williams, Wartburg, TN (US);
John M. Kruelle, Glendale, AZ (US);
Tilak R. Varma, Grayslake, IL (US);
David J. Duke, Salisbury, NC (US);
William J. Williams, Wartburg, TN (US);
John M. Kruelle, Glendale, AZ (US);
Tilak R. Varma, Grayslake, IL (US);
Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Glenview, IL (US);
Abstract
An extruded polymeric void-board is configured for placement between adjacent horizontal layers of bricks to maintain an opening in a lower layer of the bricks. The void-board is formed as a relatively thin planar element having first and second surfaces. A plurality of parallel ribs extend from and generally transverse to the first side. The ribs have a predetermined height to width ratio and have a height that is less than a thickness of the planar element. The ribs being formed parallel to one another. A method for forming a bundle of bricks with the void-board is also disclosed.