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The present invention is directed to a block system including first and second blocks. Each block has an outer surface with a pair of locking channels formed within the outer surface. The locking channels are spaced apart from each other. Each locking channel has a narrower outer slot portion extend

The present invention is directed to a block system including first and second blocks. Each block has an outer surface with a pair of locking channels formed within the outer surface. The locking channels are spaced apart from each other. Each locking channel has a narrower outer slot portion extending through the outer surface and a wider inner slot portion extending from the outer slot portion into its respective block. A first pair of locking members are provided for coupling the blocks together by insertion into the locking channels of the blocks with the locking channels of the first block being positioned to join with the locking channels of the second block. The locking members have a cross-section with wider outer edges dimensioned to fit in the inner slot portions and a narrower mid-section dimensioned to fit in the outer slot portions.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A block system comprising:a series of rectangular masonry blocks each with two sides and two ends, the blocks each having an outer surface with a first pair of locking channels formed within the outer surface at one end thereof and spaced apart from each other, each locki

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A block system comprising:a series of rectangular masonry blocks each with two sides and two ends, the blocks each having an outer surface with a first pair of locking channels formed within the outer surface at one end thereof and spaced apart from each other, each locking channel having a length with a narrower outer slot portion extending through the outer surface and a wider inner slot portion extending from the outer slot portion into the respective block; anda series of locking members for coupling the blocks together by insertion into the locking channels of the blocks with the locking channels of the blocks being positioned to join with each other, the locking members having a continuous outer surface, a cross-section with wider outer edges dimensioned to fit in the inner slot portions and a narrower mid-section dimensioned to fit in the outer slot portions, the locking members capable of being positioned end to end within the entire length of the locking channels of vertically adjacent blocks, each locking member being sized for extending between said vertically adjacent blocks and terminating about midway through a block, the ends of the locking members being sloped for locking vertically adjacent locking members together.