Mortarless Interlocking Concrete Block System

(10) US20260055603A1

(22) 20.08.2025

(43) 26.02.2026

(57) A mortarless interlocking concrete masonry unit system includes concrete blocks comprising field blocks, corner blocks, end blocks, and intersecting blocks. Each block includes an interlocking geometry with protruding portions and recess portions configured to engage with adjacent blocks through approximately fifty percent overlap connections. The interlocking geometry enables mechanical bonding in longitudinal, lateral, vertical, and transverse orientations without requiring mortar joints. The system creates structural assemblies through self-aligning connections that resist shear forces while eliminating the need for skilled masonry labor. Central cavities in each block accommodate utility installations and reinforcement materials. The corner blocks provide ninety-degree connections, end blocks enable wall terminations with finished surfaces, and intersecting blocks enable perpendicular wall additions at any location. The lightweight concrete blocks are approximately fifty percent lighter than conventional masonry units while maintaining equivalent structural ...

(71) Diamond Saul Zachary, Orlando, FL, US

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