With Discrete Attached Embedded Member Patents (Class 52/707)
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Patent number: 11859380Abstract: A cured concrete and stone bore working tool and method of forming radially oriented discontinuities in a bore or perforation formed in a cured concrete or stone material such that, after use or application of the tool, the perforation formed in the cured concrete or stone material is configured to provide a non-planar adhesive interface and isolate a properly sized anchor or fastener from direct contact with the wall of the bore. Fasteners or anchors adhesively secured in bores previously treated with the bore treating tool exhibit improved creep failure performance as compared to fasteners adhesively secured to untreated bores.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2022Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: UWM Research Foundation, Inc.Inventor: Jian Zhao
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Patent number: 11634902Abstract: An assembled structure system includes a prefabricated member, a fastener and a locking member. The prefabricated member is provided with at least one cavity, and the fastener is assembled in the at least one cavity. At least one fastener is assembled in each cavity. The cavity includes an upper end surface, a lower end surface, a left end surface and a right end surface. The left end surface or the right end surface includes a vertical surface perpendicularly connected to the upper end surface and an inclined surface connected to the vertical surface. A connection angle between the vertical surface and the outer side of the inclined surface forms an obtuse angle. The inclined surface is connected to the lower end surface. The fastener includes a fixed surface, two side surfaces and a bottom surface. The fixed surface, the two side surfaces and the bottom surface are hingedly connected.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2019Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Inventor: Yucheng Jiang
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Patent number: 11598084Abstract: Adjacent concrete wall panels are connected at the vertical joint by a shear connector structure that includes a metal connector angle embedded in a corner portion of one of the panels, and one or more threaded nuts or studs are welded to a flange of the angle. A metal shear connector plate has a hole for each threaded nut or stud and elongated holes or slots for the other concrete panel. After the panels are erected and positioned, the connector plate is bolted to the studs and self-tapping concrete anchor screws are inserted into the slots and threaded into holes formed in the other panel. The studs are formed by machinery weld studs to form a bore with threads at the welded end of each stud.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2021Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: Connect-EZ, LLCInventors: Robert P. Foley, Terry J. Tincher
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Patent number: 11591799Abstract: An anchor platform assembly for anchoring an object to a raised, generally flat roof-like structure, has an anchor baseplate having a top surface and a bottom surface, and an internally threaded blindbore extending at least partially from the top surface generally towards the bottom surface and fasteners for fastening an object to the anchor baseplate via its blindbore and for fastening the anchor baseplate to a top surface of a roof-like structure. The assembly is especially intended for supporting, e.g., glass railings on balconies terraces and flat roofs and for mounted solar panels on both flat and pitched roofs which provides strength and affords watertight performance.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2019Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: LN1 INC.Inventor: Lance Nill
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Patent number: 11525474Abstract: A cost-effective anchor member formed of sheet metal for use with a compression style fastener device for securing equipment such as hog penning and gates to a slatted floor, the anchor member having an elongated body with a curved center section and opposed inclined sections extending upwardly and outwardly from the center section, and a cutout formed in the curved center section in which an internally threaded attachment member is secured against rotating, wherein in use the anchor member is positioned extending laterally against the underside of the slatted floor with spaced apart contact locations supporting the anchor member and providing improved stability.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2020Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: HOPS, Inc.Inventor: Joseph Schick
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Patent number: 11473306Abstract: An anchor platform assembly for anchoring an object to a raised, generally flat roof-like structure, has an anchor baseplate having a top surface and a bottom surface, and an internally threaded blindbore extending at least partially from the top surface generally towards the bottom surface and fasteners for fastening an object to the anchor baseplate via its blindbore, and for fastening the anchor baseplate to a top surface of a roof-like structure. The assembly is especially intended for supporting, e.g., glass railings on balconies, terraces and flat roofs and for mounted solar panels on both flat and pitched roofs which provides strength and affords watertight performance.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2019Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: LN1 INCInventor: Lance Nill
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Patent number: 11446857Abstract: An intelligent module pipeline, an intelligent module helical pipeline winding machine and a winding method thereof. In the cross section of the pipeline, a plurality of intelligent modules (1) are clamped and helically wound end to end to form a circular pipeline; each of the intelligent module units is an arch-shaped module which is formed by injection molding or compression molding; the each intelligent module unit is provided a reinforcing rib structure inside, a fixing device for fixing and clamping from left to right on the side surfaces, and a clamping device for fixing and clamping end to end at the edges.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2018Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Inventor: Li Li
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Patent number: 11346069Abstract: An Anchor Bolt Setting (ABS) system has a bolt cap adapted to securely hold an anchor bolt vertically by an upper threaded end, with the anchor bolt suspended below the bolt cap, and an adapter having a first interface shaped to engage an edge of a foundation form for concrete, a substantially planar portion extending over the foundation form from the edge, and a second interface in the planar portion shaped to engage and suspend the bolt cap, with the anchor bolt suspended downward. The anchor bolt is threaded into the bolt cap, the adapter is engaged to the edge of the foundation form extending horizontally over the foundation form, the bolt cap with the anchor bolt engaged is engaged to the second interface of the adapter, presenting the anchor bolt downward into the foundation form, and uncured concrete is poured into the foundation form, enveloping the anchor bolt.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2020Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Inventor: Deron G Brunson
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Patent number: 11118345Abstract: A structure is provided, including a concrete body having a first surface and having a second surface arranged at an angle to the first surface; a profiled rail embedded in the concrete body, the profiled rail having a rail body having a rail slot extending in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the profiled rail, and the profiled rail emerging on the first surface of the concrete body; and a reinforcing body, which emerges on the second surface of the concrete body and which overlaps with the rail body, with regard to the direction of the longitudinal axis of the profiled rail, at least in some regions. A profiled rail assembly for such a structure is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2018Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Hilti AktiengesellschaftInventors: Peter Gstach, Jakob Kunz, Andrin Nigg, Bernhard Winkler, Philipp Grosser, Daniele Casucci
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Patent number: 10161128Abstract: An anchor rail has a base body having a longitudinal groove that extends along a longitudinal center line of the anchor rail, and a rail back, fixed with an anchor, on the side opposite the longitudinal groove. The base body has a one front side perpendicular to the longitudinal center line and fixed with an end plate that protrudes beyond the rail back to the side of the base body facing away from the longitudinal groove and supports an anchoring element, which extends from the side of the end plate on which the base body is arranged. The end plate is flush to the front side and does not protrude into the base body. For a building structure with a concrete member, into which an anchor rail is cast, the longitudinal groove is on a first router side of the concrete member. The end plate runs along a second side of the concrete member and the anchoring element protrudes into the concrete member.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2017Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: HALFEN GMBHInventors: Dirk Albartus, Frank Haeusler, Roman Kramer, Yapeng Li
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Patent number: 9975272Abstract: Provided is a system and method for building retaining and freestanding stone walls, wherein wall panels are made, then transported to an installation location, and installed on site quickly and efficiently. The wall panels are made in wall frames that use joint forms to provided wall panels having sides that reliably and securely mater together. The joint forms include “zig-zag” like connections and a structural interlocking key, engineered to prevent vertical and lateral deformation of the assembled wall. Drainage and strengthening materials are built into the wall panels while in the wall frames. A lifting apparatus is also provided that engages a wall panel through openings formed in a rear side, and stably lifts and flips the wall panel from a facedown orientation to an upright orientation.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2012Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: NATURAL STONE WALL SOLUTIONSInventor: Troy D. Guinther
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Patent number: 9644336Abstract: The present invention is directed to one or more anchors that can be used to stabilize various types of animal traps to the ground. The invention comprises a clamping structure having at least two holes formed therein. The holes are axially aligned and formed in the top and bottom members of the structure. The invention further comprises a stake for anchoring the invention and trap to the ground. The clamping structure is designed to engage an edge or flange of an animal trap by positioning the flange in a groove in the structure and securing the structure to the flange using a threaded fastener such as a set screw. A threaded stake may be secured to a flange of the trap to anchor and stabilize the trap on the ground.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2015Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Inventor: Travis Michael McClard
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Patent number: 9394681Abstract: The invention relates to an anchor rail arrangement with a concrete body which has two end faces which extend at an angle to one another and meet at an outer edge, and with two anchor rails which are embedded in the concrete body, wherein the two anchor rails each have a rail body with a longitudinal slot, wherein the longitudinal slot of the first rail body emerges on the first end face and the longitudinal slot of the second rail body emerges on the second end face on the concrete body, and wherein the two longitudinal slots extend in a common rail plane, wherein the first anchor rail has a plurality of first anchor bodies arranged on the first rail body, namely a first anchor body closest to the edge and at least one further first anchor body, and wherein the second anchor rail has a plurality of second anchor bodies arranged on the second rail body, namely a second anchor body closest to the edge and at least one further second anchor body.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2013Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: HILTI AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Thomas Brunhuber, Holger Dirk Basche, Ulrich Birnbaum, Philipp Rainer Grosser, Markus Heudorfer
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Patent number: 9194419Abstract: An insert (100) having a first insert portion (102) a second insert portion (104) and a third insert portion (106) for installation into a first bore portion (136), a second bore portion (138) and a third bore portion (140) respectively in which the first bore portion (136) is larger than the second and third insert portions (104, 106) and the second bore portion (138) is larger than the third insert portion (106).Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2009Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: PSM IP LIMITEDInventor: Paul Martin
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Patent number: 9003720Abstract: A lifting apparatus to be embedded within a precast concrete panel or slab to enable the panel to be lifted, positioned atop a road bed, and elevated above the road bed. A lifting apparatus is located at each corner of the panel. Each lifting apparatus has a threaded sleeve extending through the panel to receive a removable threaded lifting bolt by which to establish a lifting point at which a lifting force is applied to lift and position the panel. When the threaded lifting bolt is rotated completely through the threaded sleeve, a pushing force is applied against a base plate, whereby to elevate the panel above the road bed as is necessary to make the panel level with adjacent panels during the construction or repair of a roadway. Grout is pumped through the panel to fill the space between the panel and the road bed.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2014Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Inventor: Baltazar J. Siqueiros
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Patent number: 8955285Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide an embedment attachment system configured to attach to a concrete form such that an embedment of the embedment attachment system has a desired edge spacing from the concrete form. Use of the embedment attachment system of the present disclosure enables precise embedment positioning with respect to the concrete form.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: James C. Fournier, Larry Moeller
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Patent number: 8950133Abstract: A bracket that supports a precast structural element of concrete has: a first support part that casts at least partly into a support element of concrete; a bracket part movably fastened to the first support part by bolts, the bracket part having first through holes which are penetrated by the bolts, and the first support part having threaded holes for the bolts, the bolts having an outer diameter that is smaller than the inner diameter of the through holes in the bracket part to fasten the bracket part in various positions with respect to the first support part; and a second support part to cast at least partly into a precast structural element of concrete and to support on the bracket part. The second support part has a support plate having a slot with a second support surface for support on a first support surface of the bracket part.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2013Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Peikko Group OyInventor: Marinus Hansort
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Patent number: 8943777Abstract: An anchor for attaching a structure to a concrete structure, comprises an anchor rod having a lower threaded portion for being embedded in a concrete structure and an upper portion for extending outside the concrete structure; an anchor body including a first threaded central opening for threadedly receiving one end portion of the lower threaded portion; and a support including a floor. The support includes a second central threaded opening through the floor portion for threadedly receiving another end portion of the lower portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2010Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Inventor: Thomas M. Espinosa
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Publication number: 20150027069Abstract: The present invention relates particularly to photovoltaic roofing systems in which photovoltaic elements are integrated on a roof deck with conventional roofing materials. In one aspect, a photovoltaic roofing system includes a two-part tee element disposed on a roof deck, the two-part tee element comprising a base piece including a central portion; two opposed horizontally-extending first and second flanges extending from the central portion, and a top piece attachment feature formed in the central portion, and a top piece including a base piece attachment feature mated with the top piece attachment feature of the base piece; and a vertically extending portion extending from the base piece attachment feature. A first photovoltaic element can be disposed on the roof adjacent the base piece with its edge disposed on the horizontally-extending first flange of the base piece of the two-part tee element.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2014Publication date: January 29, 2015Inventors: Kenneth D. Bosler, Husnu M. Kalkanoglu, Gregory F. Jacobs, Peter Chihlas, Robert L. Jenkins, Sean X. Zhou
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Patent number: 8935900Abstract: A reinforcement retainer in the form of a resilient insert for maintaining at least one construction reinforcement member within an aperture in a construction component such as a building block or a brick. The insert is an elongate body with distal ends and is proportioned to be received within the opening. Flexible feet are located at the distal ends and are capable of deformation to press on inner faces of the aperture to adjust the location of one or more reinforcement members prior to setting in concrete slurry. The insert defines at least one stay arranged in use to support one of the reinforcement members.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2013Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Inventor: Robin Holthusen
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Patent number: 8910449Abstract: A ferrule (10) that is intended to be cast into a concrete element, such as a concrete panel. Engaged with the ferrule (10) is a washer assembly (22) that secures a plate (19) to the concrete element (16) for the purposes of securing the concrete element (16) to an adjacent concrete element (17). The washer assembly (22) has a threaded fastener (21) that can be adjusted angularly for engagement with the ferrule (10).Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2010Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: RPBSP Pty Ltd.Inventors: John Thomas Burke, Allan Walsh
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Patent number: 8881487Abstract: A joining system arrangement for building elements the joining system arrangement having a box element adapted for embedment in a first building element, such that an open side of the box element is flush with a surface of the building element, and arranged such that a bridge element can be inserted into the box element, the box element having four side faces arranged around an open side and a back plate, wherein, at at least one side face of the box element includes at least one load transmitting element which is arranged externally on the at least one side face, the at least one load transmitting element configured such that at least two surface portions are formed, constituting a rounded face, which are turned away from the at least one side face of the box element and from each other.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2011Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Svein Berg Holding ASInventor: Svein Berg
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Patent number: 8875471Abstract: A lifting apparatus to be embedded within a precast concrete panel or slab to enable the panel to be lifted, positioned atop a road bed, and elevated above the road bed. A lifting apparatus is located at each corner of the panel. Each lifting apparatus has a threaded sleeve extending through the panel to receive a removable threaded lifting bolt by which to establish a lifting point at which a lifting force is applied to lift and position the panel. When the threaded lifting bolt is rotated completely through the threaded sleeve, a pushing force is applied against a base plate, whereby to elevate the panel above the road bed as is necessary to make the panel level with adjacent panels during the construction or repair of a roadway. Grout is pumped through the panel to fill the space between the panel and the road bed.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2012Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Inventor: Baltazar Siqueiros
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Patent number: 8859107Abstract: A device for use with formwork in concrete construction. The device comprising: a body having a bore for defining a first aperture; one or more sidewalls coupled to the body, the sidewalls extending upwardly outwardly with respect to the body; wherein, when the body is releasably coupled to the formwork, the bore is adapted to receive a formwork coupling element. The device can be incorporated into concrete structures within building.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2010Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Inventor: Domenico Scarinci
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Patent number: 8813446Abstract: An insert for embedment in a concrete component during casting, having a tubular cavity for receiving a threaded anchorage member, the tubular cavity having an opening arranged to face outward of the concrete component when cast for insertion of the threaded anchorage member, wherein the insert is externally tapered such that, when the insert is embedded in the concrete component and the anchorage member is threadedly engaged within the tubular cavity, axial loading applied to the anchorage member in a sense to withdraw the anchorage member from the insert causes reactional force from the surrounding concrete to be applied to the insert in a direction radially inwardly of the insert, and wherein the insert is formed of deformable plastic material such that said reactional force in turn causes the insert to exert force radially inwardly upon the anchorage member.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2008Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Casne Verige Pty LtdInventor: Radovan Sladojevic
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Publication number: 20140157718Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide an embedment attachment system configured to attach to a concrete form such that an embedment of the embedment attachment system has a desired edge spacing from the concrete form. Use of the embedment attachment system of the present disclosure enables precise embedment positioning with respect to the concrete form.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.Inventors: James C. Fournier, Larry Moeller
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Publication number: 20140069049Abstract: A construction bracket is provided for connecting two perpendicular structural members. The bracket comprises an elongated, substantially rectangular top piece; an end piece at one end of the top piece and folded approximately 90° relative to a bottom surface of the top piece; and an elongated, substantially rectangular flange along one side of the top piece. The flange has an inner end separated from the end piece by approximately an integer multiple of 1½ inches. The end piece is configured to be attached to an outer surface of a first structural member and the flange is configured to be attached to a side surface of a second structural member with an end abutting an inner surface the first joist, thereby securing the first and second structural member together.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Inventor: John Oltrogge
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Patent number: 8607515Abstract: A connector comprising a container-like fastener holder (4) of finite depth with a front (6) and a rear plate and side walls (8) wherein the rear wall and substantially the whole depth of the holder can be cast into a concrete structure to form a space within the concrete structure, fastening means (12) which can assume a range of positions within the holder (4) and a move able connection part (16) or device which can be fastened to the front plate (6) by the fastening means (12).Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2009Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Thomasons Innovations LimitedInventor: Paul Douglas Jarvis
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Patent number: 8584413Abstract: An anchor device having a plurality of teeth protruding from planar surfaces configured for placement adjacent to the post. The teeth may be forced into the wood to secure the anchor in position until the post embedment is completed. The anchor comprises a first portion that protrudes from the surface of the post to engage with backfill, typically concrete, to resist post uplift once the backfill cures. A second portion of the anchor is secured to the side surfaces of the post adjacent to the end of the post that is to be embedded and extends beyond the end of the post. When the anchor is installed and the post inserted into a hole, the second portion of the anchor elevates the end of the post from the bottom of the post hole so that concrete backfill may flow beneath the post to form a suitable post foundation.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2012Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Inventor: William R. Keller, Sr.
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Publication number: 20130247483Abstract: A high-strength thermally-isolating surface-mounted anchoring system for a cavity wall is disclosed. The thermally-isolated anchoring system is adaptable to varied structures, including high-span applications, and for use with interlocking veneer ties and reinforcement wires. The anchoring system includes an anchor base and a stepped cylinder which sheaths the mounting hardware to limit insulation tearing and resultant loss of insulation integrity. The anchoring system is thermally-isolated through the use of a series of strategically placed compressible nonconductive fittings. Seals are formed which preclude penetration of air, moisture, and water vapor into the wall structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2012Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: MITEK HOLDINGS, INC.Inventor: Ronald P. Hohmann, JR.
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Publication number: 20130247498Abstract: An L-shaped sheetmetal anchor with tubular leg and an anchoring assembly employing the same are disclosed. The assembly is adaptable to varied anchoring structures and for use with interlocking veneer ties and reinforcement wires to provide a high-strength surface mounted anchoring system for cavity walls. The stepped cylinders sheath the mounting hardware to limit insulation tearing and resultant loss of insulation integrity. The assembly is thermally-isolated through the use of a series of strategically placed compressible nonconductive fittings. The assemblies are vertically or horizontally surface mounted on the inner wythe.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2012Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: MITEK HOLDINGS, INC.Inventor: Ronald P. Hohmann, JR.
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Patent number: 8517641Abstract: An anchoring adhesive combination includes a slug or package of chemical anchoring adhesive having a proximal end and a distal end and a rod which can be a penetrator having a pointed proximal end, and open distal end, and a threaded or corrugated outer surface. The pointed proximal end of the penetrator is connected to the distal end of the slug or package of chemical anchoring adhesive so that the pointed proximal end is at least partially surrounded by chemical anchoring adhesive. The open distal end of the penetrator receives a proximal end of an anchor pin to form a combination of anchor pin, penetrator and slug or package of anchoring adhesive in series.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2009Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: William Dubon, Stanley J. Cabaj, Owen J. McGarel, Robert L. Turck, Andrew J. Rourke, Deepak H. Mehta
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Publication number: 20130199123Abstract: The object of the invention is a column shoe for securing steel concrete columns to a base. The column shoe includes a bolt housing, which includes a base-plate provided with a bolt hole, and an upper structure which is connected to the baseplate and to which at least one attachment unit is connected for securing the column shoe and the steel concrete column together. The bolt housing is fabricated by casting such that the upper structure and the baseplate form a single-piece casting. A hole is formed in the bolt housing for the attachment unit. The hole is substantially coaxial with the bolt hole of the baseplate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2011Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicant: PEIKKO GROUP OYInventor: Markus Junes
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Patent number: 8464494Abstract: In an anchor for use in a construction panel which includes upper and lower cover plates, wherein the anchor includes a cylinder body, a displacement body and a cement container provided with desired rupture locations and installed in the cylinder body and the cylinder body is provided with engagement elements for extending behind the upper cover plate, the cement container includes at least two chambers separated by an intermediate wall and is provided with an upper and a lower opening each closed by a thin-walled rupturable foil, with the intermediate wall being also rupturable by the displacement member upon movement thereof into the cylinder body.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2011Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Inventors: Günther Zimmer, Martin Zimmer, Rüdiger Walz
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Publication number: 20130067831Abstract: An anchor bolt device includes an anchor bolt having a threaded first end and a second end. A flange portion has the threaded first end of the anchor bolt extending freely therefrom. The flange portion defines a planar surface aligned in parallel with a surface of a concrete foundation when the second end of the anchor bolt is received in the concrete foundation. A raised column projection having a threaded portion through which the threaded first end of the anchor bolt is threadably received. The raised column projection is set to a user defined position. The flange portion extends radially outward from and is integrally connected to the raised column projection. The flange portion has at least one offset tab used to position the device a defined distance away from a boundary of a concrete foundation wall. The offset tab includes a series of marks defining multiple break points.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: SR Systems, LLCInventors: Steven Zimmerman, Van T. Walworth, Thomas J. DuPuy
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Publication number: 20130067851Abstract: A roof member anti-torsion bracket device includes a base plate portion having a planar base plate surface. The planar base plate surface is adapted to sit on a top plate of a wall construction and to receive a truss assembly. At least one transverse planar surface is oriented substantially transverse to the base plate surface. A locating tab extending longitudinally with respect to the base plate portion abuts an edge of the top plate, thereby locating the anti-torsion bracket device an offset distance from the edge of the wall construction top plate. The base plate portion further includes first and second fastening openings oppositely located with respect to the at least one transverse planar surface. The first and second fastening openings define first and second fastening positions in the base plate, thereby providing torsion resistance, compressive load support, and tension lifting resistance for the base plate portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: SR Systems, LLCInventors: Steven Zimmerman, Van T. Walworth
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Patent number: 8365484Abstract: A steel structural member is secured to a vertical cast concrete member or wall by a connector system including a fabricated steel receiver embedded within the wall. Embedded anchors are attached to the receiver which has upper and lower front wall portions flush with the concrete wall and define a front opening. A support bracket has a horizontal plate attached to the beam and a vertical plate which fits through the front opening within the receiver. The bracket is attached to the beam which is then elevated, and the vertical plate is inserted through the opening into the receiver. The beam and vertical plate are then shifted downwardly until opposite upper and lower edge portions of the vertical plate are blocked by the front wall portions of the receiver. In the illustrated embodiment, the front opening and vertical plate are generally rectangular with the opening wider than the plate.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2009Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: The Foley Group, LLCInventor: Robert P. Foley
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Patent number: 8353133Abstract: An anchor for construction elements, such as concrete panels, and including at least one flat part, an upper part for hanging on a handling engine and extending along a principal plane and a lower part for anchoring in the construction element. The lower part has two arms diverging in the direction of the lower end of the anchor, extending outside the principal plane, and forming, between them, an angle.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2009Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Inventor: Marcel Arteon
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Patent number: 8341905Abstract: A support plate positioned on or within a construction block formed on the upper surface thereof a channel for the receipt and engagement of a short leg of an anchor bolt, there being two planar vertical upstanding panels adjacent the channel, said vertical upstanding panels engaging the outer circumference of the long leg of the anchor bolt in 180 degree relationship, thereby insuring its maintenance in a vertical orientation.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2009Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Inventors: Ken Macchiaverna, Salvatore Anello
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Patent number: 8337112Abstract: A joint and method for connecting elongated members end to end in which outer sleeves are anchored in blind holes extending in from each end face and a threaded rod is advanced into threaded nut receptacles affixed to the inside end of each sleeve to draw the end faces into abutment.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2009Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Inventor: Richard Kauppila
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Publication number: 20120272607Abstract: A joint (8, 6, 7A, 7C, 8A, 8B, 11A, 9A, 9B, 9C) for connection of mutually adjacent structural members (11A, 11B), (11, 12), (12, 14), (11, 13), (11, 11), (11, 12), characterized in that each structural member has a pair of opposed walls (18, 19, 20, 21), (24, 24, 22A, 22A), (50, 51, 52A, 52A), (50, 51, 52C, 52C), (99, 100, 24, 24), (99, 102, 24, 24), (102, 102, 24, 24) whereby in formation of said joint (8, 6, 7A, 7C, 8A, 8B, 11A, 9A, 9B, 9C) each opposed wall (18, 19), (24, 24), (50, 51), (99, 100), (99, 102), (102, 102) of one structural member (11A, 11, 12) is located adjacent to a proximal opposed wall (20, 21), (22A, 22A), (24, 24) of another structural member (11B, 12, 14, 13, 11) and connected thereto by fasteners (26, 17A, 17B).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2011Publication date: November 1, 2012Inventors: Paul Alan Cooper, Pierre Camilleri
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Patent number: 8291649Abstract: A lifting mechanism for a concrete structure is provided through means of a void former and anchor assembly which it cast in place to provide an accurate recess in the structure having two or more spaced divergent anchors therein. The anchors define annularly aligned apertures within the recess. A lifting shackle of an arcuate configuration complimental with that of the recess is received within the recess and carries an arcuate locking bolt extendable through the aligned apertures.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2010Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Meadow Burke, LLCInventor: David L. Kelly
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Patent number: 8281531Abstract: A ground anchor assembly includes at least two threaded studs, an anchor plate having at least two openings sized and shaped to receive the at least two threaded studs. The assembly further includes a first fastener for each of the at least two threaded studs attached to the respective stud and bearing against a first side of the anchor plate, and a break-away fastener for each of the at least two threaded studs and attached to the respective stud on an opposite side of the anchor plate. Each break-away fastener cooperates with the corresponding first fastener to retain the corresponding stud in position relative to the anchor plate and the other of the at least two studs.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2011Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Inventor: Clifford Dent
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Publication number: 20120233957Abstract: A connector device for connecting an exterior deck structure to a contiguous building the connector having a pair of interlocked non-contacting cable loops, with a plastic plug encapsulating the interlocked ends of the cables and separating the cables to act as a thermal barrier. An expanded head at one end of the plug, with associated foam washer seals against a deck header. The exterior cable end of the connector is attached to a deck joist and the interior end of the connector is attached to a building joist, wherein the respective joists may be laterally offset. The connector prevents detachment of the deck from the building during severe tectonic of weather activities.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2011Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: GRK Canada LimitedInventor: Bernd Walther
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Patent number: 8245469Abstract: A deck assembly module is disclosed. The deck assembly module can be installed into the steel frame of a steel framed building. The deck assembly module includes a cellular metal deck. In an embodiment, the cellular metal deck includes a bottom plate having a top major surface and a bottom major surface, an angled decking sheet, and fireproof insulation. The angled decking sheet is angled to form a repeating pattern of troughs and peaks, the angled decking is adjacent to the top major surface of the bottom plate, and the fireproof insulation is located in channels formed by the peaks of the angled decking sheet and the top surface of the bottom plate and the angled decking sheet. The deck assembly module may also include a concrete portion that includes a top major surface, referred to as a concrete deck.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2011Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Aditazz, Inc.Inventors: Zigmund Rubel, Mabe Ng
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Patent number: 8209924Abstract: A steel structural member such as a joist or beam is secured to a vertical cast concrete member or wall by a connector system including a fabricated steel receiver embedded within the wall. Embedded anchors are attached to the receiver which has front wall portions flush with the concrete wall and define a front opening. A support bracket has a horizontal plate attached to the beam and a vertical plate which fits through the front opening within the receiver. The bracket is attached to the beam which is then elevated, and the vertical plate is inserted through the opening into the receiver. The beam and vertical plate are then shifted until opposite edge portions of the vertical plate are blocked by the front wall portions of the receiver. In the illustrated embodiment, the front opening and vertical plate are generally triangular, and the support bracket has a welded reinforcing gusset.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2009Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: The Foley Group, LLCInventor: Robert P. Foley
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Patent number: 8209925Abstract: A steel structural member such as a joist or beam is secured to a vertical cast concrete by a connector system including a fabricated steel receiver embedded within the wall. Embedded anchors are attached to the receiver which has front wall portions flush with the concrete wall and define a front opening. A support bracket has an attachment plate secured to the beam and a vertical plate which fits through the front opening within the receiver. The bracket is attached to the beam which is then elevated, and the vertical plate is inserted through the opening into the receiver. The beam and vertical plate are then shifted until opposite edge portions of the vertical plate are blocked by the front wall portions of the receiver. In the illustrated embodiments, the front opening and vertical plate are generally triangular, and the support bracket has a vertical or horizontal attachment plate.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2010Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: The Foley Group, LLCInventor: Robert P. Foley
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Patent number: 8171697Abstract: In an anchor for use in a lightweight construction panel having upper and lower cover plates with a support core disposed therebetween, which anchor comprises a cylinder body including a cement container with rupture areas and having engagement elements which, upon insertion of a displacement body into the cylinder body, spread the engagement elements outwardly below the upper cover plate and push liquid cement out of the cement container into the areas of the upper and the lower cover plates, the displacement body is coupled to the cylinder body for rotation therewith and the cylinder body has a bottom with broaching elements for cleaning the contact area of the lower bottom plate in front of the anchor upon rotation of the displacement body during anchor installation.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2011Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Inventors: Günther Zimmer, Martin Zimmer
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Patent number: 8171678Abstract: The present invention provides a slab lift bracket that includes an collar portion with a center, an upper surface, a lower surface, an outer surface, and an inner surface. The slab lift bracket also includes a plurality of protruding members that are distributed around and fixed to the collar portion. The protruding members extend outwardly and downwardly of the collar portion at spaced apart locations, and have a hook shaped free end.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2009Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Actuant CorporationInventors: Frantz D. Stanford, Thomas F. Mathews, Winfred E. Mandody, Paul A. Hohensee
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Publication number: 20120060435Abstract: A mounting rail (1) for embedding in a curable construction material (3), e.g. concrete (4), having a support profile (2), such that the support profile (2) has a connection on the outer side thereof and via an embedding region (5) thereof to the curable construction material (3). It should be possible to easily remove the construction material (3) from the mounting rail (1) outside of the embedding region (5) of the mounting rail (1) following hardening of the construction material (3). The support profile (2) having a non-stick coating (7) and/or a non-stick surface outside of the embedding region (5), at least over a part thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: Hilti AktiengesellschaftInventors: Markus Heudorfer, Wolfgang Schulz-Hanke, Ulrich Birnbaum, Denis Novokshanov, Holger Basche