US3754729A
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Groove-forming pattern assembly for a concrete wall form structure
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1971-12-27
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Granted: 1973-08-28
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Expires: 1991-12-27
Abstract
Abstract A two-piece groove-forming pattern assembly adapted for use in connection with a concrete wall form structure and including a base piece adapted to be nailed in position on the form structure, and a pattern piece adapted to be applied to the thus positioned base piece by a snap-on operation.
Inventors
- 👤 J Maynen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 22:43
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04G; E04G15/00; E04G15/06; E04G15/063; E04G15/068; E04G9/00; E04G9/10; E04G9/02; E04G2009/023; E04G2009/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
241 words
In a concrete wall form structure, in combination, opposed wall form sides each of which presents an inside planar surface including at least one facing and against which wet concrete is adapted to be poured in the formation of a wall, and a composite two-piece grove-forming pattern assembly supported on one of said surfaces and being adapted to be removed bodily from the assembly formed groove when the wall form structure is stripped from the hardened concrete wall, said pattern assembly including an elongated ribbon-like base strip which is T-shape in transverse cross section and has its rear face connected to said one surface, and a separately-formed pattern strip coextensive with said base strip, said pattern strip being arched transversely so as to provide diverging side flanges and a connecting bight portion, and interlocking means on the side edges of said base strip and the distal edges of said side flanges of the pattern strip for removably securing said pattern strip in coextensive relationship on the base strip so as to define, in combination therewith, a tubular structure, said base strip including a longitudinally extending leg flange which projects centrally and transversely across The tubular structure and bears at its distal edge against the central region of said flat planar bight portion, and said bight portion is provided with integrally formed longitudinally extending channel-forming retaining flanges which straddle the distal edge region of said leg flange and confines the same therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
241 words
In a concrete wall form structure, in combination, opposed wall form sides each of which presents an inside planar surface including at least one facing and against which wet concrete is adapted to be poured in the formation of a wall, and a composite two-piece grove-forming pattern assembly supported on one of said surfaces and being adapted to be removed bodily from the assembly formed groove when the wall form structure is stripped from the hardened concrete wall, said pattern assembly including an elongated ribbon-like base strip which is T-shape in transverse cross section and has its rear face connected to said one surface, and a separately-formed pattern strip coextensive with said base strip, said pattern strip being arched transversely so as to provide diverging side flanges and a connecting bight portion, and interlocking means on the side edges of said base strip and the distal edges of said side flanges of the pattern strip for removably securing said pattern strip in coextensive relationship on the base strip so as to define, in combination therewith, a tubular structure, said base strip including a longitudinally extending leg flange which projects centrally and transversely across The tubular structure and bears at its distal edge against the central region of said flat planar bight portion, and said bight portion is provided with integrally formed longitudinally extending channel-forming retaining flanges which straddle the distal edge region of said leg flange and confines the same therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
In a concrete wall form, the combination set forth in claim 1 and wherein the distal edge region of said leg flange is formed with an enlarged longitudinally extending bulbous rib and the channel-forming retaining flanges on said connecting bight portion are curved in conformity with the curvature of the bulbous rib.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
In a concrete wall form, the combination set forth in claim 2 and wherein the channel-forming retaining flanges on said connecting bight portion are formed with outturned channel edges to facilitate reception of the bulbous rib within the channel which is formed by said retaining flanges.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-08-27 | 1977-02-26 | 1977-08-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-27 | 1981-02-26 | 1981-08-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-27 | 1985-02-26 | 1985-08-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |