US3589666A
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Clamp for use with concrete forms
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-12-16
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Granted: 1971-06-29
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Expires: 1988-12-16
Abstract
Abstract An improved clamp for use in joining reinforcing beams and concrete forms having tie rods therethrough. The clamp includes a generally channel-shaped body having a web portion and a pair of depending sidewalls. A front plate extends transversely between the front ends of the sidewalls and extends upwardly above the web portion for holding the reinforcing beam against the concrete form. The front plate is provided with an opening therethrough adjacent to and below the web portion for receiving the end of a tie rod, and a pair of retainer flanges on the front plate slidably receive a slide plate. The slide plate includes an inclined, raised central portion which is provided with a longitudinally extending slot terminating in an opening for receiving the end of a tie rod.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard J Kirby
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:39
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04G; E04G17/00; E04G17/06; E04G17/07; E04G17/0707; E04G17/0721
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A clamp for use in joining reinforcing beams and concrete forms having tie rods comprising: a generally channel-shaped body having a curved web portion, a pair of sidewalls depending downwardly from the web portion and having front and rear ends, the web portion terminating slightly forwardly of the rear ends of the sidewalls, a front plate extending generally transversely between the front ends of the sidewalls and extending upwardly above the web portion, said front plate having an opening therethrough adjacent to and below said web portion for receiving the end of a tie rod, and a pair of retainer flanges on the front plate, and an elongated slide plate slidably mounted on said front plate between said retainer flanges, said slide plate including an inclined raised central portion provided with longitudinally extending slot terminating in an opening for receiving the end of a tie rod.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A clamp for use in joining reinforcing beams and concrete forms having tie rods comprising: a generally channel-shaped body having a curved web portion, a pair of sidewalls depending downwardly from the web portion and having front and rear ends, the web portion terminating slightly forwardly of the rear ends of the sidewalls, a front plate extending generally transversely between the front ends of the sidewalls and extending upwardly above the web portion, said front plate having an opening therethrough adjacent to and below said web portion for receiving the end of a tie rod, and a pair of retainer flanges on the front plate, and an elongated slide plate slidably mounted on said front plate between said retainer flanges, said slide plate including an inclined raised central portion provided with longitudinally extending slot terminating in an opening for receiving the end of a tie rod.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
180 words
A clamp for use in joining reinforcing beams and concrete panel forms having tie rods extending transversely outwardly therefrom comprising: a generally channel-shaped body having an elongated arcuately formed web portion and a pair of spaced-apart parallel sidewalls having front and rear ends and extending downwardly from the web portion to form a channel for receiving a tie rod, a bracing flange extending generally perpendicularly from the rear end of each sidewall and away from said channel, the web portion terminating forwardly of the bracing flanges, a front plate secured to the front ends of the sidewalls and extending upwardly above the web portion, said front wall having an opening therethrough extending below the web portion for receiving the end of a tie rod, and a pair of retainer flanges extending from the front plate away from the sidewalls, and an elongated slide plate slidably mounted on said front plate between said retainer flanges, said slide plate including an inclined raised central portion provided with longitudinally extending slot terminating in an opening for receiving the end of a tie rod.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
180 words
A clamp for use in joining reinforcing beams and concrete panel forms having tie rods extending transversely outwardly therefrom comprising: a generally channel-shaped body having an elongated arcuately formed web portion and a pair of spaced-apart parallel sidewalls having front and rear ends and extending downwardly from the web portion to form a channel for receiving a tie rod, a bracing flange extending generally perpendicularly from the rear end of each sidewall and away from said channel, the web portion terminating forwardly of the bracing flanges, a front plate secured to the front ends of the sidewalls and extending upwardly above the web portion, said front wall having an opening therethrough extending below the web portion for receiving the end of a tie rod, and a pair of retainer flanges extending from the front plate away from the sidewalls, and an elongated slide plate slidably mounted on said front plate between said retainer flanges, said slide plate including an inclined raised central portion provided with longitudinally extending slot terminating in an opening for receiving the end of a tie rod.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
168 words
A clamp for use in joining reinforcing beams and concrete forms having tie rods comprising: a generally channel-shaped body having a web portion, a pair of sidewalls depending downwardly from the web portion and having front and rear ends, a pair of oppositely extending flanges, each flange extending from the rear end of one of the sidewalls and away from the other sidewall, each flange having a top edge spaced slightly below the web portion, a front plate extending generally transversely between the front ends of the sidewalls and extending upwardly above the web portion, said front plate having an opening therethrough adjacent to and below said web portion for receiving the end of a tie rod, and a pair of retainer flanges on the front plate, and an elongated slide plate slidably mounted on said front plate between said retainer flanges, said slide plate including an inclined raised central portion provided with longitudinally extending slot terminating in an opening for receiving the end of a tie rod.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
168 words
A clamp for use in joining reinforcing beams and concrete forms having tie rods comprising: a generally channel-shaped body having a web portion, a pair of sidewalls depending downwardly from the web portion and having front and rear ends, a pair of oppositely extending flanges, each flange extending from the rear end of one of the sidewalls and away from the other sidewall, each flange having a top edge spaced slightly below the web portion, a front plate extending generally transversely between the front ends of the sidewalls and extending upwardly above the web portion, said front plate having an opening therethrough adjacent to and below said web portion for receiving the end of a tie rod, and a pair of retainer flanges on the front plate, and an elongated slide plate slidably mounted on said front plate between said retainer flanges, said slide plate including an inclined raised central portion provided with longitudinally extending slot terminating in an opening for receiving the end of a tie rod.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-06-28 | 1974-12-28 | 1975-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-28 | 1978-12-28 | 1979-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-28 | 1982-12-28 | 1983-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |