COVER FOR PRESTRESSED CONCRETE MEMBER
A cover includes a body adapted to secure over a fitting disposed in a prestressed concrete member for lifting the concrete member. The body has a surface feature configured to achieve a substantially fluid tight seal with the concrete member.
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The present invention is directed to components for use with moldable building materials, and more specifically to covers for use with concrete members.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention relates to a cover including a body adapted to secure over a fitting disposed in a prestressed concrete member for lifting the concrete member. The body has a surface feature configured to achieve a substantially fluid tight seal with the concrete member.
The present invention further relates to a cover including a body adapted to secure over a fitting disposed in a prestressed concrete member for lifting the concrete member. The body has a surface feature configured to achieve a substantially fluid tight seal with the concrete member and a raised portion opposite the surface feature.
The present invention yet further relates to a cover including a body adapted to secure over a fitting disposed in a prestressed concrete member for lifting the concrete member or for temporarily securing an object to the concrete member. The body having a surface feature configured to achieve a substantially fluid tight seal with the concrete member.
An advantage of an embodiment of the present invention is that the cover can quickly and easily be installed.
Other features and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the following more detailed description of the preferred embodiment, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings which illustrate, by way of example, the principles of the invention.
Wherever possible, the same reference numbers will be used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTIONAs further shown in
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In one embodiment, cover 20 is formed of a suitable resilient material, such as plastic, non-metals or other non-corroding material, although certain metals and metallic alloys may also be suitable. In another embodiment, cover 20 may contain a pigment similar to that of the concrete member so as to effectively camouflage the cover.
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In another embodiment, body 22 is not sufficiently sized to overlay fitting 12 (
While the invention has been described with reference to a preferred embodiment, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted for elements thereof without departing from the scope of the invention. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the invention without departing from the essential scope thereof. Therefore, it is intended that the invention not be limited to the particular embodiment disclosed as the best mode contemplated for carrying out this invention, but that the invention will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims.
Claims
1. A cover comprising:
- a body comprising:
- a surface feature configured to achieve a substantially fluid tight seal with the a concrete member having a void with a fitting disposed therein; and a protrusion extending from the body and configured to engage the void;
- wherein the body is adapted to secure over the fitting disposed in a the void and engage the void for lifting the concrete member.
2. The cover of claim 1, wherein the surface feature includes a layer of adhesive material.
3. The cover of claim 1, wherein the surface feature is a substantially planar region.
4. The cover of claim 1, wherein the surface feature includes a rib.
5. The cover of claim 1, wherein the surface feature extends substantially continuously along the body.
6. The cover of claim 1, wherein the surface feature extends outwardly from the body.
7. The cover of claim 1, wherein the surface feature forms a recess in the body.
8. The cover of claim 1, wherein the body includes a raised portion opposite the surface feature.
9. The cover of claim 1, wherein the protrusion comprises a discontinuity configured to bend and reduce insertion force required to engage the void.
10. The cover of claim 9, wherein the protrusion includes a taper.
11. The cover of claim 10, wherein the body includes a recessed region substantially surrounding the protrusion, the recessed region disposed between the protruding portion and the surface feature.
12. The cover of claim 1, wherein the body contains a pigment similar to a pigment of the concrete member.
13. The cover of claim 1, wherein the body is composed of a resilient material.
14. The cover of claim 1, wherein the body is composed of a nonmetal.
15. The cover of claim 14, wherein a portion of the body adjacent the surface feature is resilient.
16. A cover comprising:
- a body adapted to secure over a fitting disposed in a void of in a prestressed concrete member for lifting the prestressed concrete member, the body comprising: a surface feature configured to achieve a substantially fluid tight seal with the prestressed concrete member; a protrusion portion extending from the body and configured to engage the void; and a raised portion opposite the surface feature.
17. The cover of claim 16, wherein the surface feature includes a layer of adhesive material.
18. (canceled)
19. The cover of claim 16, wherein the body includes a recessed region substantially surrounding protruding portion, the recessed region disposed between the protruding portion and the surface feature.
20. A cover comprising a body adapted to secure over a fitting disposed in a void of a concrete member for temporarily securing an object to the concrete member,
- the body comprising: a surface feature configured to achieve a substantially fluid tight seal with the concrete member a protrusion extending from the body and configured to engage the void.
Type: Application
Filed: Oct 17, 2007
Publication Date: Apr 23, 2009
Applicant: High Industries, Inc. (Lancaster, PA)
Inventors: Kenneth C. Baur (Mohnton, PA), Alicia Allamena (Manheim, PA), Gary C. Graziano (Lititz, PA)
Application Number: 11/873,593
International Classification: E02D 29/14 (20060101);