US3591123A
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Forming method and apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-08-08
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Granted: 1971-07-06
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Expires: 1988-08-08
Abstract
Abstract Plural form wall panels are horizontally successively joined together by vertical slide joint means. Alternate panels are disconnected from hardened concrete, are raised vertically by hydraulic rams carried by the intermediate panels until portions of such alternate panels are above the hardened concrete, and are resecured to the concrete at the higher level. The intermediate panels are thereafter disconnected, pulled upwardly to the new level by the rams, and are resecured to the concrete at the higher level in horizontal alignment with the alternate panels.
Inventors
- 👤 Andrew D Edwards
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 03:33
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04G; E04G11/00; E04G11/06; E04G11/20; E04G11/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
54 words
In a form wall, a plurality of panels, vertical slide joint means horizontally successively interconnecting said panels, and fastener means for directly securing each panel to the concrete structure being formed, independently of the other panels, each slide joint means allowing free vertical movement of an unsecured panel relative to a secured neighboring panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
54 words
In a form wall, a plurality of panels, vertical slide joint means horizontally successively interconnecting said panels, and fastener means for directly securing each panel to the concrete structure being formed, independently of the other panels, each slide joint means allowing free vertical movement of an unsecured panel relative to a secured neighboring panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
In a form wall, a plurality of panels, vertical slide joint means horizontally successively interconnecting said panels, and fastener means for directly securing each panel to the concrete structure beinG formed, independently of the other panels, and vertically oriented thrust means interconnected between adjacent panels for causing the movement of the panels.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
In a form wall, a plurality of panels, vertical slide joint means horizontally successively interconnecting said panels, and fastener means for directly securing each panel to the concrete structure beinG formed, independently of the other panels, and vertically oriented thrust means interconnected between adjacent panels for causing the movement of the panels.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
70 words
The combination of claim 2, wherein said thrust means comprises at least one cylinder connected to each intermediate panel, and a piston in said cylinder including an upwardly extending piston rod, with a first fluid chamber being formed below the piston, a second fluid chamber being formed above the piston, and means for attaching the upper end of the piston rod to an upper portion of an adjacent alternate panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
The combination of claim 3, wherein each intermediate panel is provided with a pair of cylinders, one at each side thereof, and the means for connecting the upper end of the piston rods to the adjacent alternate panels comprises corner brackets at the upper corners of the alternate panels.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
117 words
In a form wall, a plurality of panels, vertical slide joint means horizontally successively interconnecting said panels, and fastener means for directly securing each panel to the concrete structure being formed, independently of the other panels, and a vertical beam disposed rearwardly of each panel and including a lower portion depending below the panel, a support means at the lower end of said beam in force-transferring relation to hardened concrete below the panel, pivot means connecting a midportion of the beam to said panel, and adjustable connector means interconnecting between the beam and the panel substantially at the upper end of said beam, for moving the panel toward, or away from the upper end of the beam.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
117 words
In a form wall, a plurality of panels, vertical slide joint means horizontally successively interconnecting said panels, and fastener means for directly securing each panel to the concrete structure being formed, independently of the other panels, and a vertical beam disposed rearwardly of each panel and including a lower portion depending below the panel, a support means at the lower end of said beam in force-transferring relation to hardened concrete below the panel, pivot means connecting a midportion of the beam to said panel, and adjustable connector means interconnecting between the beam and the panel substantially at the upper end of said beam, for moving the panel toward, or away from the upper end of the beam.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
59 words
In a form wall, a plurality of panels, vertical slide joint means horizontally successively interconnecting said panels, and fastener means for directly securing each panel to the concrete structure being formed, independently of the other panels, and at least one work platform secured to at least some of said panels, on the side thereof directed away from the concrete.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
59 words
In a form wall, a plurality of panels, vertical slide joint means horizontally successively interconnecting said panels, and fastener means for directly securing each panel to the concrete structure being formed, independently of the other panels, and at least one work platform secured to at least some of said panels, on the side thereof directed away from the concrete.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
62 words
In a form wall, a plurality of panels, vertical slide joint means horizontally successively interconnecting said panels, and fastener means for directly securing each panel to the concrete structure being formed, independently of the other panels, said fastener means comprising bolts securable to anchors set into the concrete, and including at least one bolt insertable through a lower portion of each panel.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
62 words
In a form wall, a plurality of panels, vertical slide joint means horizontally successively interconnecting said panels, and fastener means for directly securing each panel to the concrete structure being formed, independently of the other panels, said fastener means comprising bolts securable to anchors set into the concrete, and including at least one bolt insertable through a lower portion of each panel.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
71 words
In a form wall, a plurality of panels, vertical slide joint means horizontally successively interconnecting said panels, and fastener means for directly securing each panel to the concrete structure being formed, independently of the other panels, and means for raising certain of said panels, following removal of the fastener means for directly securing them to the concrete, while at least some of the other panels are still fastened to the concrete.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
71 words
In a form wall, a plurality of panels, vertical slide joint means horizontally successively interconnecting said panels, and fastener means for directly securing each panel to the concrete structure being formed, independently of the other panels, and means for raising certain of said panels, following removal of the fastener means for directly securing them to the concrete, while at least some of the other panels are still fastened to the concrete.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
32 words
The combination of claim 8, wherein said fastener means comprise bolts securable to anchors set into the concrete, and include at least one bolt insertable through a lower portion of each panel.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-07-05 | 1975-01-04 | 1975-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-05 | 1979-01-04 | 1979-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-05 | 1983-01-04 | 1983-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |