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Cutout forms for concrete fence construction

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-08-08
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Granted: 1974-10-29
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Expires: 1992-08-08
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Abstract

Abstract Disclosed is apparatus for constructing a concrete fence using spaced apart fence posts which are cemented into the ground along a surface where the fence is to be built. The posts each having configuration which enables spaced apart pairs of cement forms to be attached thereto with each pair of forms being superimposed upon one another and with adjacent spaced apart forms being held in alignment with respect to each other and the posts to provide a concrete fence mold. Concrete is poured into the space between the forms with a portion of the concrete flowing into a cavity provided within each of the posts whereby removal of the forms after the concrete has hardened provides a non-rigid concrete fence which is captured and held in proper position by the posts.

Inventors

  • 👤 G Cochran

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-09 08:52
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04G; E04G11/00; E04G11/06; E04G11/08; E04G11/12; E04G9/00; E04G9/10

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim 388 words
Apparatus for building a ground supported wall structure, comprised of spaced apart vertically disposed posts having a marginal lower end thereof placed into the ground for supporting said structure; each post having at least one vertically extending outwardly opening cavity formed therein with cavities of adjacent posts being directed toward one another; a first pair of adjacent spaced apart forms longitudinally aligned in parallel relationship respective of one another, each form having a vertical marginal edge portion affixed to said post so as to provide a panel forming mold which includes said cavities, so that uncured cement can be contained therewithin when poured thereinto; a second pair of adjacent spaced apart forms disposed in aligned relationship respective of one another and parallel to and superimposed upon said first pair of forms so that uncured cement can be contained therewithin when poured thereinto; each said form having spaced apart upper and lower longitudinally extending beam members which define the height of said form; an inside member having a longitudinally extending free edge portion which is greater in length than said beam members; said beam members being attached to said inside members with the opposed terminal end portions thereof terminating short of the opposed edge portion of said inside members, thereby leaving said vertical marginal edge portion which is reCeived outwardly of said cavity and in abutting relationship with respect to said post; each said inside member is provided with a cut-out; said cut-out being spaced apart from said spaced apart beam members, a removable member having an inside face upon which indicia has been formed; means affixing said removable member to said inside member, so that; pairs of opposed forms may be arranged with the indicia facing towards each opposed panel, thereby enabling the indicia to be transferred to the uncured cement; adjacent opposed vertical free edge portions of each said inside member being spaced apart from one another a smaller distance relative to said adjacent spaced apart beam members so that complementary superimposed beam members bear against one another while adjacent said longitudinally extending free edge portions are spaced apart sufficiently to enable insulation to be placed therebetween so that when the uncured cement hardens, concrete slabs are formed are removably captured within the cavities of the post, with each of the slabs being insulated from one another.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 388 words
Apparatus for building a ground supported wall structure, comprised of spaced apart vertically disposed posts having a marginal lower end thereof placed into the ground for supporting said structure; each post having at least one vertically extending outwardly opening cavity formed therein with cavities of adjacent posts being directed toward one another; a first pair of adjacent spaced apart forms longitudinally aligned in parallel relationship respective of one another, each form having a vertical marginal edge portion affixed to said post so as to provide a panel forming mold which includes said cavities, so that uncured cement can be contained therewithin when poured thereinto; a second pair of adjacent spaced apart forms disposed in aligned relationship respective of one another and parallel to and superimposed upon said first pair of forms so that uncured cement can be contained therewithin when poured thereinto; each said form having spaced apart upper and lower longitudinally extending beam members which define the height of said form; an inside member having a longitudinally extending free edge portion which is greater in length than said beam members; said beam members being attached to said inside members with the opposed terminal end portions thereof terminating short of the opposed edge portion of said inside members, thereby leaving said vertical marginal edge portion which is reCeived outwardly of said cavity and in abutting relationship with respect to said post; each said inside member is provided with a cut-out; said cut-out being spaced apart from said spaced apart beam members, a removable member having an inside face upon which indicia has been formed; means affixing said removable member to said inside member, so that; pairs of opposed forms may be arranged with the indicia facing towards each opposed panel, thereby enabling the indicia to be transferred to the uncured cement; adjacent opposed vertical free edge portions of each said inside member being spaced apart from one another a smaller distance relative to said adjacent spaced apart beam members so that complementary superimposed beam members bear against one another while adjacent said longitudinally extending free edge portions are spaced apart sufficiently to enable insulation to be placed therebetween so that when the uncured cement hardens, concrete slabs are formed are removably captured within the cavities of the post, with each of the slabs being insulated from one another.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 45 words
The apparatus of claim 1 and further including apertures placed in each form in aligned relationship respective of one another; bolts placed through said apertures so that, the bolts, when placed in tension, hold said vertical marginal edge portion of the panels to said posts.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 71 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein one said post is comprised of U-shaped members which form said cavity, said U-shaped members being a piece of rectangular metal having opposed longitudinal marginal edge portions bent towards one another with the base of adjacent members being welded together to form a post having cavities arranged on opposed sides thereof and within which slabs can be formed and to which panels can be attached.

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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) 1977-10-28 1978-04-29 1978-10-29 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1981-10-28 1982-04-29 1982-10-29 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1985-10-28 1986-04-29 1986-10-29 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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