Rigid spacer for glass block window assemblies

Abstract

A rigid spacer used in the construction of translucent or glass block window or wall assemblies, the rigid spacer has a shape conforming to the edge profile of glass blocks and a plurality of rigids extending toward the glass blocks to engage and secure the glass blocks.

1 . A rigid spacer for use in assembling glass or translucent block assemblies, the rigid spacer comprising: 
 an elongated spacer heaving a profile to generally correspond to the shape of the edges at glass or translucent blocks; and    a plurality of projections extending outward from the profile of the spacer.    
   
   
       2 . The rigid spacer of  claim 1  wherein the elongated spacer has a cross-sectional profile in the shape of opposing elongated tear-drop shaped sections.  
   
   
       3 . The rigid spacer of  claim 1  wherein said rigid spacer is formed by extruding polyvinyl chloride.  
   
   
       4 . The rigid spacer of  claim 1  wherein said rigid spacer is formed from aluminum.  
   
   
       5 . The rigid spacer of  claim 1  wherein said plurality of projections are rigids.  
   
   
       6 . The rigid spacer of  claim 1  wherein said plurality of projections are steps.  
   
   
       7 . The rigid spacer of  claim 1  wherein said plurality of projections are rigids and pointed projections.  
   
   
       8 . The rigid spacer of  claim 1  wherein said plurality of projections increase the surface area of the rigid spacer exposed to an adhesive.  
   
   
       9 . A rigid spacer for use in assembling glass or translucent block assemblies, the rigid spacer comprising: 
 an elongated spacer having a cross sectional profile in the shape of opposing elongated teardrop shaped sections;    a plurality of projections extending outward from the profile of the spacer, said plurality of projections shaped as steps, ridges or pointed projections.