Patents Assigned to Lite-Form International
  • Patent number: 6272749
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a concrete deck form panel includes the initial step of cutting an insert within the panel, which may be removed by sliding the insert longitudinally from the panel. A pair of structural members are attached to the longitudinal sides of the insert, and then the insert is returned to the original position within the panel. A series of panels are connected to form a floor for supporting concrete, thereby forming a concrete deck system. In a second embodiment of the invention each form panel is formed by attaching a pair of structural members to longitudinal sides of a central body and then attaching L-shaped members to the structural members. A top plate is mounted to the top of the L-shaped members and the central body to form the integrated form panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2001
    Assignee: Lite-Form International
    Inventors: Patrick E. Boeshart, Thomas J. Devine