Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method for generating and displaying an authority score through a software application executed by a process or a computing device. The processor may receive visit data indicative of a user's presence and review data describing an entity at a location. The processor may determine an authority score for the review data and perform a calculation using at least a portion of the visit data as at least one input. The processor may generate and cause a visual indication of the authority score to be displayed by a display device.

Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method for generating and displaying an authority score through a software application executed by a process or a computing device. The processor may receive visit data indicative of a user's presence and review data describing an entity at a location. The processor may determine an authority score for the review data and perform a calculation using at least a portion of the visit data as at least one input. The processor may generate and cause a visual indication of the authority score to be displayed by a display device.

Abstract: An apparatus for combining adjacent concrete slabs including a dowel, an end cap, and a side frame. The end cap has a hood defining a curved channel extending at least partially around a dowel receiving end. The side frame has at least one wire received in the curved channel. Also, an end cap having an integrally formed supporting portion including first and second wire supports for supporting substantially parallel side frame cross wires. Also, an end cap including first and second sleeves positioned along opposing tangents of the outer peripheral surface of the end cap for receiving differing portions of a side frame, and further including a resilient protrusion for receiving a further differing portion of the side frame.

Abstract: A chair for supporting and spacing concrete reinforcement members having an integrally formed body including an upper receiving area and a lower base, where the receiving area includes a vertical fin defining an open notch for receiving a concrete reinforcement member. The receiving area may further include a gusset projecting from the vertical fin and extending upward to define a medial, lowest portion of the associated open notch. The vertical fin and gusset are adaptable such that chairs having different heights can be manufactured using a single molding apparatus.

Abstract: A lifting fixture for a concrete structure having reinforcing wires embedded therein and an outer surface with a recess. The lifting fixture generally comprises an anchor having a first end adapted to be operatively coupled to the lifting hardware of a hoist and a second end configured to be securely embedded within the concrete structure. At least one clip member is coupled to the second end of the anchor for securing the lifting fixture to the reinforcing wires and positioning the first end of the anchor within the recess during the formation of the concrete structure.

Abstract: A method of forming anchors at the ends of rebars includes providing an anchor plate, forming an opening through the anchor plate that is larger than the diameter of the rebar, heating the end of a rebar, inserting it into the anchor plate opening and then forging it to upsize the rebar end into engagement with the wall of the anchor plate opening. Preferably, the wall of the opening through the anchor plate is irregular to enhance the interlock between the upsized rebar end and the anchor plate. The resulting rebar end anchor then finds particular utility in reinforced concrete structure at joint intersections of for example, a beam and column or wall.

Abstract: A chair for supporting and spacing post-tension cables having a generally tapered body with an upper receiving area for securing the cables and a planar base adapted to rest on a flat support surface. The body has inner and outer surfaces that are substantially complementary to one another to allow a plurality of chairs to be stacked together. The receiving area includes posts extending upwardly between notches. The posts define passageways for guiding the cables into the notches. Detents project inwardly from the tops of the posts and fixedly retain the bars within the passageways. The chair may be formed from a resilient polymeric material.

Abstract: A brace for securing concrete forms to a base has first and second triangularly-shaped sidewalls and a back wall extending between corresponding side edges of the sidewalls. A peripheral flange extends outwardly from the side edges of the sidewalls and the ends of the back wall and has apertures for facilitating fastening of the brace to the concrete forms and a casting surface. Advantageously, the brace can be formed as a unitary, molded component. A battering wedge is selectively attachable to the side edges of the sidewalls and cooperates with the brace to facilitate tilting the concrete form at an angle to the casting surface. The battering wedge is selectively frangible to permit use with braces of varying size.

Abstract: A multi-level chair for supporting a concrete reinforcement cable at a fixed height from the bottom of a concrete form is provided. The multi-level chair comprises a body having a plurality of receptacles at different heights. Each of the receptacles is adapted to retain a concrete post-tension reinforcement cable. In one embodiment, the body of the chair assumes an inverted V-shape including a pair of legs extending downwardly from an apex. Each of said legs has multiple receptacles to support a cable at a predetermined height from the bottom of the concrete form.

Abstract: A chair for supporting wire mesh while pouring concrete slabs. The chair has a generally tapered, hollow body with a receiving area for fixedly retaining the wire mesh. The receiving area includes walls extending upwardly between notches, with the walls defining passageways for guiding the mesh into the notches. Detents project inwardly from the tops of the walls to fixedly retain the mesh within the passageways. The body has inner and outer surfaces that are substantially complementary to one another to allow a plurality of chairs to be stacked together. One or more foot members are preferably attached to the lower base portion to provide for secure support of the chair on a variety of surfaces.

Abstract: Activated rechargeable hydrogen storage electrodes that are especially suitable for sealed, starved electrochemical cells and methods for making them are provided. The activated electrode includes a body of hydrogen storage active material that is composed of an agglomeration of particles of active hydrogen storage material. The body contains a residual amount of hydrogen and may have a modified surface, the residual amount of hydrogen generally being equivalent to a potential of about -0.7 volts versus a Hg/HgO reference electrode when discharged at a rate of about 5 mA/gram to 25 mA/gram of active material.