TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present disclosure relates to a field of optics. In particular, the present disclosure relates to building block used in constructions. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to light transmitting building block.

BACKGROUND [0002] The background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.

[0003] Bricks are used to construct a wall. Brick is an opaque object and light cannot pass through it. There are many types of bricks available in the market. For example: sundried bricks, burnt clay bricks, fly ash bricks, concrete bricks, engineering bricks and others. The main use of brick is wall construction but it can also be used floor or column construction. A wall can be load bearing or non-load bearing. Bricks are also used for decorative purpose. Spot light on bricks are used to expose the surface texture and color at night. Sometimes brick with light transmitting material like glass is used to allow light to pass from one side to another. However amount of light passing through this brick may not be sufficient for most of the work like reading for example.

[0004] Efforts have been made in the past to design a light transmitting building block. For example, Wipo Patent Application number WO 2003097954 A1 provides, a building block comprising embedded light transmitting fibres in a cast material, where the fibres are arranged in the cast material from a first lateral surface of the building block to an opposite second lateral surface of the same, whereby a fibre end, respectively, is arranged to end up at a respective position on the first lateral surface, and the other end of the fiber is arranged to end up at a respective position on the second lateral surface, whereby the fibres, respectively, permits transfer of light through the building block emitted from a light source arranged behind either of the lateral surfaces, that the cast material and the embedded fibres therein constitute a building block with a homogeneous structure that can receive load and further that a plurality of fibres are evenly distributed over substantially the w'hole lateral surface, respectively, whereby light can be emitted from the evenly distributed fibre ends in positions over substantially the whole lateral surface. The present invention also relates to a method for producing a building block comprising embedded light transmitting fibres. [0005] However, the existing techniques uses optical fibers in the concrete to transmit light therefore, the building block of existing technique is very expensive for commercial use as optical fiber used in this product is very costly. Further, a limited amount of light is able to pass through the building block of existing techiniaue. The optical fiber used in it is responsible for transmission of light. The primary use of optical fiber is data transfer. A single ray of light is required for one strand of optical fiber to transfer large amount of data through light. So, using optical fiber in the present invention is not able to transfer optimum light. The total area of cross-section of optical fibers in the concrete is very- less in comparison to the surface area of the concrete. Further, compressive strength of the building block having optical fiber is limited. This product does not have reinforcement (steel bars). So, it may not be used in walls for structure & strength.

[0006] There is, therefore, a need in the art to provide a light transmitting building block that seeks to overcome or at least ameliorate one or more of the above-mentioned problems and other limitations of the existing solutions and utilize techniques, which are robust, accurate, having enhanced compressive strength, efficient, cost-effective and simple.

[0007] In some embodiments, the numbers expressing quantities of ingredients, properties such as concentration, reaction conditions, and so forth, used to describe and claim certain embodiments of the invention are to be understood as being modified in some instances by the term “"about.” Accordingly, in some embodiments, the numerical parameters set forth in the written description and attached claims are approximations that can vary depending upon the desired properties sought to be obtained by a particular embodiment. In some embodiments, the numerical parameters should be construed in light of the number of reported significant digits and by applying ordinary rounding techniques. Notwithstanding that the numerical ranges and parameters setting forth the broad scope of some embodiments of the invention are approximations, the numerical values set forth in the specific examples are reported as precisely as practicable. The numerical values presented in some embodiments of the invention may contain certain errors necessarily resulting from the standard deviation found in their respective testing measurements.

[0008] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “a, » 66 an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. [0009] The recitation of ranges of values herein is merely intended to serve as a shorthand method of referring individually to each separate value felling within the range.

Unless otherwise indicated herein, each individual value is incorporated into the specification as if it were individually recited herein. All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g. “such as”) provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.

OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE

[0010] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies are as listed herein below.

[0011] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a light transmitting building block.

[0012] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a light transmitting building block that possess higher compressing strength.

[0013] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a light transmitting building block that is cost effective and easy to implement.

[0014] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a light transmitting building block that is easy to construct.

[0015] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a light transmitting building block that is easily customizable.

SUMMARY

[0016] The present disclosure relates to a field of optics. In particular, the present disclosure relates to building block used in constructions. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to light transmitting building block. [0017] An aspect of the present disclosure provides a building block. The building block includes: a block having one or more holes; one or more transparent rods disposed inside corresponding one or more holes of the block such that a gap is created between each of the one or more transparent rods and the corresponding hole; a diffuser configured for fitment to first side of the block such that a first end of each of the one or more transparent rods being in contact with the diffuser; and a transparent sheet configured for fitment to a second side of the block such that a second end of each of the one or more transparent rods being in contact with the transparent sheet, wherein the second side is opposite to tire first side, wherein the one or more transparent rods allow transfer of fight, and wherein the gap created between each of the one or more transparent rods and the corresponding hole facilitates total interal reflection of the light through tire one or more transparent rods.

[0018] In an aspect, the block is made of any or a combination of a mortar, concrete, fly ash, burnt clay artificial stone, resin bonded artificial stone and non-transparent hydrocarbons.

[0019] In an aspect, the one or more transparent rods is made of any or a combination of a glass, acrylic and transparent hydrocarbons.

[0020] In an aspect, the diffuser on the first end of the one or more transparent rods and the transparent sheet on the second end of the one or more transparent rods configured to hold the transparent rod to create the gap between each of the one or more transparent rods and the corresponding hole.

[0021] In an aspect, a fluid is filled in the gaps created between each of the one or more transparent rods and the corresponding hole, and wherein refractive index of the fluid is lower than the refractive index of the one or more transparent rods.

[0022] In an aspect, the block comprises any or a combination of a set of horizontal and a set of vertical reinforcements to enhance strength of the building block.

[0023] In an aspect, the block comprises one or more light collectors are configured for fitment to the transparent sheet such that the one or more light collectors coincides at second ends of the one or more transparent rods to facilitate converging the light being transferred to the one or more transparent rods.

[0024] In an aspect, each of the one or more light collectors having one curved surface and one flat surface, and wherein the one or more light collectors are fitted with the transparent sheet at its flat surface.

[0025] In an aspect, the one or more holes and the one or more rods are cylindrical shaped such that an annular shaped gap is created between an outer surface of the rod and the inner surface of the hole.

[0026] In an aspect, diameter of the one or more holes is larger than diameter of the one or more transparent rods to enable creation of the annular gap. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.

[0028] FIG. 1A illustrates an exemplary representation of a building block in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] FIG. IB illustrates an exemplary representation of various components of a building block in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] FIG. 1C illustrates an exemplary representation of hole and rod of the building block in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary representation of perspective view of a mould in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] FIG. 3 is a flow diagram illustrating a process for fabricating a building block in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION [0033] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives felling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.

[0034] If the specification states a component or feature ‘'may ^" ’, “can”, “could”, or “might” be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature is not required to be included or have the characteristic.

[0035] Each of the appended claims defines a separate invention, which for infringement purposes is recognized as including equivalents to the various elements or limitations specified in the claims. Depending on the context, all references below to fee "invention" may in some cases refer to certain specific embodiments only. In other cases, it will be recognized that references to fee "invention" will refer to subject matter recited in one or more, but not necessarily all, of fee claims.

[0036] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully hereinafter wife reference to fee accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodiments are shown. This disclosure may however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. These embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the scope of the disclosure to those of ordinary skill in the art. Moreover, all statements herein reciting embodiments of the disclosure, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass both structural and functional equivalents thereof. Additionally, it is intended that such equivalents include both currently known equivalents as well as equivalents developed in the future (i.e., any elements developed that perform the same function, regardless of structure).

[0037] Various terms are used herein. To the extent a term used in a claim is not defined, it should be given the broadest definition persons in the pertinent art have given that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time of filing. [0038] The present disclosure relates to a field of optics. In particular, the present disclosure relates to building block used in constructions. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to light transmitting building block.

[0039] An aspect of the present disclosure provides a building block. The building block includes: a block having one or more holes; one or more transparent rods disposed inside corresponding one or more holes of the block such that a gap is created between each of the one or more transparent rods and the corresponding hole; a diffuser configured for fitment to first side of the block such that a first end of each of the one or more transparent rods being in contact with the diffuser; and a transparent sheet configured for fitment to a second side of the block such that a second end of each of the one or more transparent rods being in contact with the transparent sheet, wherein the second side is opposite to the first side, wherein the one or more transparent rods allow transfer of light, and wherein the gap created between each of the one or more transparent rods and the corresponding hole facilitates total internal reflection of the light through the one or more transparent rods.

[0040] In an aspect, the block is made of any or a combination of a mortar, concrete, fly ash, burnt clay artificial stone, resin bonded artificial stone and non-transparent hydrocarbons.

[0041] In an aspect, the one or more transparent rods is made of any or a combination of a glass, acrylic and transparent hydrocarbons.

[0042] In an aspect, the diffuser on the first end of the one or more transparent rods and the transparent sheet on the second end of the one or more transparent rods configured to hold the transparent rod to create the gap between each of the one or more transparent rods and the corresponding hole. [0043] In an aspect, a fluid is filled in the gaps created between each of the one or more transparent rods and the corresponding hole, and wherein refractive index of the fluid is lower than the refractive index of the one or more transparent rods.

[0044] In an aspect, the block comprises any or a combination of a set of horizontal and a set of vertical reinforcements to enhance strength of the building block. [0045] In an aspect, the block comprises one or more light collectors are configured for fitment to the transparent sheet such that the one or more light collectors coincides at second ends of the one or more transparent rods to facilitate converging the light being transferred to the one or more transparent rods.

[0046] In an aspect, each of the one or more light collectors having one curved surface and one flat surface, and wherein the one or more fight collectors are fitted with the transparent sheet at its flat surface.

[0047] In an aspect, the one or more holes and the one or more rods are cylindrical shaped such that an annular shaped gap is created between an outer surface of the rod and the inner surface of the hole.

[0048] In an aspect, diameter of the one or more holes is larger than diameter of the one or more transparent rods to enable creation of the annular gap.

[0049] FIGs. 1A through 1C illustrates exemplary representations of a building block in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0050] In an embodiment, a building block 100 can include a block 102. The block

102 of the building block can be made of material that includes but not limiting only to a mortar, concrete, fly ash and burnt clay. Shape of the block 102 can include any of cubical, cuboidal spherical etc. The block 102 can be used for providing a structural strength to the building block 100. The block 102 can further include a set of horizontal reinforcements 108- 2 and a set of vertical reinforcements 108-1 to help enhance the strength of the building block 100. The set of vertical reinforcements 108-1 and the set of horizontal reinforcements 108-2 can be disposed in the block 102 at various positions to provide enhanced compressive strength to the building block 100.

[0051] In an embodiment, the block 102 can include one or more holes 104. Further, the building block 100 can include one or more transparent rods 106 (interchangeably referred to as one or more rods 106 herein) disposed inside corresponding one or more holes of the block 102 such that a gap is created between each of the one or more transparent rods 106 and the corresponding hole 104. In an embodiment, the material of one or more rods 106 can include but not limited to a plexiglass and transparent hydrocarbons. In an embodiment. shape of the one or more holes 104 and the one or more rods 106 can include but not only limited to cuboidal and spherical. In a preferred embodiment, the shape of the one or more rods 106 and the one or mote holes 104 is cylindrical such that the air gap created in between the outer surface of the one or more rods 106 and inner surface of the one or more holes is annular shaped.

[0052] In an embodiment, a diffuser 114 is configured for fitment to first side of the block 102 such that a first end of each of the one or more transparent rods 106 being in contact with the diffuser 114. In an embodiment, a transparent sheet 1 lOcan be configured for fitment to a second side of the block 102 such that a second end of each of the one or more transparent rods 106 being in contact with the transparent sheet llO.The second side is opposite to the first side. In an embodiment, the fitment of the one or more rods 106 with the diffuser 114 and the transparent sheet 110 enables suspension of the one or more rods 106 within the one or more holes 104. In an embodiment, the one or more transparent rods 106 allow transfer of light between the first end and the second end, and wherein the gap created between each of the one or more transparent rods and the corresponding hole facilitates total internal reflection of the light through the one or more transparent rods. Further, the gap between each of the one or more transparent rods 106 and the corresponding hole 104 can be filled with a fluid having a refractive index lower than refractive index of the one or more transparent rods 106. In a preferred embodiment, the fluid between each of the one or more transparent rods 106 and the corresponding hole 104 is air. [0053] In an embodiment, the building block 100 comprises one or more light collectors 112 configured for fitment to the transparent sheet 110 such that the one or more light collectors 112 coincides at second ends of the one or more transparent rods 106 to facilitate converging the light being transferred to the one or more transparent rods 106. In an embodiment, each of the one or more light collectors 112 having one curved surface 112-1 and one flat surface 112-2, and wherein the one or mote light collectors 112 are fitted with the transparent sheet 110 at its flat surface 112-2. [0054] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary representation of perspective view of a mould in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0055] In an embodiment, a mould 200 can be used for facilitating casting of cast material to build the block. The mould 202 can include a housing 202 having one open end to receive the cast material. Shape of the housing can include but not limited to cubical and cuboidal housing 202. Further, the mould 204 can include one or mote projections for generating the one or more holes to the block being generated at the mould 200. [0056] FIG. 3 is a flow diagram illustrating a process for fabricating a building block in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0057] In context of flow diagram 300, block 302 pertains to performing casting of cast material to obtain a block having one or more holes using the mould 200 (as shown in FIG. 2).

[0058] Further, block 304 pertains to fixing a transparent sheet to a second side of the block. Further, block 306 pertains to disposing one or more transparent rods inside corresponding one or more holes of the block such that a gap is created between each of the one or more transparent rods and the corresponding hole, wherein the second end of each transparent rod is connected to the transparent sheet.

[0059] Further, block 308 pertains to fixing a diffuser to a first side of the block such that a first end of each transparent rod being in contact with the diffuser, wherein the first side is opposite to the second side. Further, the block comprises one or more light collectors configured for fitment to the transparent sheet such that the one or more light collectors coincides at second ends of the one or more transparent rods to facilitate converging the light being transferred to the one or more transparent rods.

[0060] It should be apparent to those skilled in the art that many more modifications besides those already described are possible without departing from the inventive concepts herein. The inventive patient matter, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of the appended claims. Moreover, in interpreting both the specification and the claims, all terms should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In particular, the terms “includes” and “including” should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or steps can be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements, components, or steps that are not expressly referenced. Where the specification claims refers to at least one of something selected from the group consisting of A, B, C ....and N, the text should be interpreted as requiring only one element from the group, not A plus N, or B plus N, and so forth. The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

[0061] While embodiments of the present disclosure have been illustrated and described, it will be clear that the disclosure is not limited to these embodiments only. Numerous modifications, changes, variations, substitutions, and equivalents will be apparent to those skilled in the art, without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure, as described in the claims.

ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE [0062] The present disclosure provides a light transmitting building block.

[0063] The present disclosure provides a light transmitting building block that possess higher compressing strength.

[0064] The present disclosure provides a light transmitting building block that is cost effective and easy to implement.

[0065] The present disclosure provides a light transmitting building block that is easy to construct.

[0066] The present disclosure provides a light transmitting building block that is easily customizable.