Michael Doty

US Patent:

20230062972, Mar 2, 2023

Filed:

Feb 22, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/677376

Inventors:

- Florence TX, US
Michael Doty - Academy TX, US
Griffith J. Williams - Star ID, US
Samuel Lopez - Abilene TX, US
Kameron Anthony Hill - Brazoria TX, US
Jonathan Ross - Abilene TX, US
Dyllon Hagan - Fort Worth TX, US
Timothy James Kennedy - Abilene TX, US

Assignee:

Lithic Industries Holding Co. - Florence TX

International Classification:

C04B 26/04
C04B 14/28
C04B 41/00
C04B 41/65
B28B 1/14
C04B 41/50

Abstract:

A polymer-based compound, useful as a polymer masonry unit is disclosed that can include a polymer added to a quarry byproduct to manufacture a quality brick unit. The present disclosure solves the technological problem of providing a structurally sound brick or concrete alternative without the need for kiln firing, using traditionally unusable waste material. By combining quarry byproduct and a polymer, a polymer masonry unit can be fabricated having compressive strength and architectural utility. In one exemplary embodiment, fiber elements can be added to the byproduct and polymer mixture to increase structural stability. The present disclosure improves the performance of the system itself by providing a basic block or brick unit using an environmentally responsible manufacturing process that reduces cost and waste. The manufacturing process includes a polymer/base material that can be poured into molds that cures over a predetermined period, without the need for kiln firing.