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Wedge-held u-bolt clamp
Assignee: WILLIAMS FORM ENGINEERING Corp A MI CORP
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Filing: 1971-08-23
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Granted: 1973-11-13
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Expires: 1991-08-23
Abstract
Abstract A device for transferring stresses to a rod having transverse ridges. In the preferred form, the device includes a U-bolt embracing the rod and traversing a member bearing against the rod, and also includes a locking device engageable with the legs of the U-bolt on the opposite side of the bearing member from the reinforcing rod. The U-bolt is receivable against at least one of the ridges to provide restraint against axial slippage.
Inventors
- 👤 C Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 22:59
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04C; E04C5/00; E04C5/16; E04C5/162; F; F16; F16B; F16B2/00; F16B2/02; F16B2/06; F16B2/08; F16B2/14; F16B7/00; F16B7/04; F16B7/0433; F16B9/00; F16B9/05; F16B9/056; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/71; Y10T403/7152
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
In combination with a reinforcing rod and a bulkhead intersected by said rod, a clamp assembly for securing a bulkhead in position preparatory to pouring concrete, comprising: an angle bracket having one flange thereof securable to a bulkhead, and the other flange thereof disposed to engage said reinforcing rod tangentially with respect thereto, the axis of said bracket being transverse to said rod; a U-bolt adapted to embrace said reinforcing rod and engage said other bracket flange; securing means engageable with said U-bolt to clamp said other bracket flange between said reinforcing rod and said securing means; and wherein the legs of said U-bolt are provided with aligned discontinuities of reduced thickness, and said securing means is a wedge having a portion engageable with said discontinuities, and a base portion adapted to engage said other bracket flange.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
In combination with a reinforcing rod and a bulkhead intersected by said rod, a clamp assembly for securing a bulkhead in position preparatory to pouring concrete, comprising: an angle bracket having one flange thereof securable to a bulkhead, and the other flange thereof disposed to engage said reinforcing rod tangentially with respect thereto, the axis of said bracket being transverse to said rod; a U-bolt adapted to embrace said reinforcing rod and engage said other bracket flange; securing means engageable with said U-bolt to clamp said other bracket flange between said reinforcing rod and said securing means; and wherein the legs of said U-bolt are provided with aligned discontinuities of reduced thickness, and said securing means is a wedge having a portion engageable with said discontinuities, and a base portion adapted to engage said other bracket flange.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A clamp assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein the length of said wedge is greater than the axial length of said bracket flange.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A clamp assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein said aligned discontinuities are disposed along a path slanted with respect to a plane perpendicular to the legs of said U-bolt.
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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) | 1976-11-12 | 1977-05-14 | 1977-11-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-12 | 1981-05-14 | 1981-11-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-12 | 1985-05-14 | 1985-11-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |