Abstract: A method and fastening system for fastening to a concrete form panel various types of form hardware, including pins, form ties and various types of brackets and attachments for wall braces, scaffolds, and lanyards to a concrete form panel. The concrete form panel includes a track system that forms part of the fastening system. A base associated with the form hardware may be interconnected with the track system to allow selective positioning of the form hardware along a longitudinal length of the track system.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming cast-in-place window well walls includes first and second forming panel modules each having an inner and outer section. The forming panel modules may be connected together by a spacer panel which extends downwardly to a footing for providing a pier for supporting the window well wall. The forming panel modules are preferably configured with arcuate corners and upper and lower rails to permit stacking of the modules to increase the height of the window well wall, or include additional spacer panels or filler forms to increase the width or thickness of the window well wall.

Abstract: A form clamp particularly useful in construction environments for clamping two side-by-side forming panels is provided. The form clamp includes a frame having a first jaw and a slider having a second jaw opposed to the first jaw. The slider is shiftable along the frame, and at least one includes a locating pin configured for receipt in holes in forming panels.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming cast-in-place window well walls includes first and second forming panel modules each having an inner and outer section. The forming panel modules may be connected together by a spacer panel which extends downwardly to a footing for providing a pier for supporting the window well wall. The forming panel modules are preferably configured with arcuate corners and upper and lower rails to permit stacking of the modules to increase the height of the window well wall, or include additional spacer panels or filler forms to increase the width or thickness of the window well wall.

Abstract: A forming panel is provided which includes at least one and preferably a number of elongated channels each having inwardly projecting ribs which permit threadable attachment of hardward components such as bolts, externally threaded rings, collars and the like directly to the channel along an infinite number of locations. The channels may be parallel to one another, perpendicular to one another, or both. The forming panel may be used with other forming panels and are configured to receive therethrough anchoring members such as anchor bolts and tie rods which pass into the gap between opposed forming walls where concrete is poured. The forming panels may be used as cap forms whereby after the concrete is cured, forming panels below the cap form may be replaced and reattached above the cap form.

Abstract: A forming panel is provided which includes at least one and preferably a number of elongated channels each having inwardly projecting ribs which permit threadable attachment of hardward components such as bolts, externally threaded rings, collars and the like directly to the channel along an infinite number of locations. The channels may be parallel to one another, perpendicular to one another, or both. The forming panel may be used with other forming panels and are configured to receive therethrough anchoring members such as anchor bolts and tie rods which pass into the gap between opposed forming walls where concrete is poured. The forming panels may be used as cap forms whereby after the concrete is cured, forming panels below the cap form may be replaced and reattached above the cap form.

Abstract: A forming panel and method for using the same in construction of self-sustaining concrete wall structures is provided wherein a flexible barrier element is provided along a margin on the forming panel for impeding the flow of water and fine particles of a concrete mix pour past the barrier element. The margin may be along the perimeter edge of the forming panel or along an opening interior to the perimeter of the forming panel. When located near the perimeter, the flexible barrier element may be positioned in a slot extending parallel to the margin and located in the frame. When located near an interior opening, the barrier element may be provided on a reinforcing member positioned around the opening or on a door which shifts to improve access through the opening during placement of forming ties or the like.

Abstract: A retaining wedge for concrete forms has a tapered body of generally trapezoidal or triangular configuration. Oppositely diverging side edges of the body are provided with alternating peaks and valleys so as to present a number of detent-like depressions that encourage a firm and secure gripping action when the wedge is driven into the retaining slot of a locking pin that interconnects a pair of adjacent form panels. The peaks and valleys along each edge are presented by alternating convex and concave intersections between successive edge portions that slope outwardly at different angles from one another. Although certain portions of the edge slope outwardly at a higher angle than others, no edge portions slope inwardly toward the longitudinal axis of the wedge body. Consequently, the wedge is constantly tapering over its full length from one end to the other. A long, slender tip of the wedge facilitates insertion and fast starts.

Abstract: A forming panel and method for using the same in construction of self-sustaining concrete wall structures is provided wherein a flexible barrier element is provided along a margin on the forming panel for impeding the flow of water and fine particles of a concrete mix pour past the barrier element. The margin may be along the perimeter edge of the forming panel or along an opening interior to the perimeter of the forming panel. When located near the perimeter, the flexible barrier element may be positioned in a slot extending parallel to the margin and located in the frame. When located near an interior opening, the barrier element may be provided on a reinforcing member positioned around the opening or on a door which shifts to improve access through the opening during placement of forming ties or the like.

Abstract: A concrete forming panel with lightweight siderail includes a face plate and a frame, the frame including at least one siderail and a bushing plate coupled thereto, the bushing plate having thereon a wear member of a material having greater hardness than the bushing plate. The wear member is positioned adjacent an opening in the bushing plate, the hole being in registry with a corresponding hole in the siderail, whereby fasteners passing through the hole and opening to couple the forming panel to other structural members in a concrete forming system, such as another forming panel, will engage the wear member. The use of a wear member permits the use of lighter weight siderails and bushing plates.

Abstract: A forming panel is provided which includes at least one and preferably a number of elongated channels each having inwardly projecting ribs which permit threadable attachment of hardward components such as bolts, externally threaded rings, collars and the like directly to the channel along an infinite number of locations. The channels may be parallel to one another, perpendicular to one another, or both. The forming panel may be used with other forming panels and are configured to receive therethrough anchoring members such as anchor bolts and tie rods which pass into the gap between opposed forming walls where concrete is poured. The forming panels may be used as cap forms whereby after the concrete is cured, forming panels below the cap form may be replaced and reattached above the cap form.

Abstract: A concrete forming panel and its method of use is provided wherein the forming panel has a face plate including a frame, a front side and a back side, and one or a plurality of pairs of ribs which extend longitudinally along the back side. The pairs of ribs are provided sufficiently closely together to grip an element passing through the face plate or to grip a wedge which in turn engages the element. The element may be a nail, stake, or other fastener used to hold the forming panel in the ground, to connect the forming panel to other forming panels, or to indicate a desired level for concrete poured against the front side to be cured and hardened into a finished structure, such as a foundation for a building. The ribs may be provided with slots for receiving a reinforcing element of a relatively harder material, and the reinforcing element may be shiftably received in the slot so that its position may be changed as the reinforcing element wears during use.

Abstract: A concrete forming panel with lightweight siderail includes a face plate and a frame, the frame including at least one siderail and a bushing plate coupled thereto, the bushing plate having thereon a wear member of a material having greater hardness than the bushing plate. The wear member is positioned adjacent an opening in the bushing plate, the hole being in registry with a corresponding hole in the siderail, whereby fasteners passing through the hole and opening to couple the forming panel to other structual members in a concrete forming system, such as another forming panel, will engage the wear member. The use of a wear member permits the use of lighter weight siderails and bushing plates.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for retaining separable parts for a concrete forming panel includes the provision of a retaining member on the forming panel located separately from any one of a plurality of coupling sites. Separate and discrete parts may be held on the retaining member until the parts are ready for use. The retaining member may include a reinforcing bar having at least one and preferably a plurality of openings therein for frictionally holding the part therein. The opening may be provided with a gripper to enhance the frictional engagement and improve the parts holding ability of the retaining member. The retaining member may include a magnetic coupler which is especially useful with aluminum forms for holding steel parts in position. Further, the retaining member may include a self-sticking material with cooperating components on the part and the form whereby the parts may be readily attached and removed from predetermined areas on the forming panel.

Abstract: A forming panel and method for using the same in construction of self-sustaining concrete wall structures is provided wherein a flexible barrier element is provided along a margin on the forming panel for impeding the flow of water and fine particles of a concrete mix pour past the barrier element. The margin may be along the perimeter edge of the forming panel or along an opening interior to the perimeter of the forming panel. When located near the perimeter, the flexible barrier element may be positioned in a slot extending parallel to the margin and located in the frame. When located near an interior opening, the barrier element may be provided on a reinforcing member positioned around the opening or on a door which shifts to improve access through the opening during placement of forming ties or the like.

Abstract: A penetratable stiffback useful as a building form is provided and is useful as an integrated member of a forming system in conjunction with a pair of forming panels. The stiffback includes a face panel and a pair of rearwardly projecting support walls, each support wall including a lug projecting outwardly therefrom intermediate the rear margin and the rear of the face panel. The face panel includes a front face for location coplanar with a pair of adjacent forming panels to present a forming system for receiving hardenable material thereagainst, the lugs serving to reinforce the panels on either side. The system includes a connecting member for penetrating the face panel and connection to an opposing forming wall to inhibit separation of the forming walls caused by the weight of the hardenable material poured between the forming walls.

Abstract: A latching bolt mechanism for fastening adjacent concrete form panels together to make a larger form work is disclosed. The mechanism includes a base permanently mounted on a form panel and a slidably attachable and detachable latching bolt mechanism having a tapered engagement pin for penetrating aligned apertures in the side rails of adjacent panel forms. The latching bolt further includes a tapered pin sleeve engaging portion that is received in the central bore of a pin sleeve, allowing transverse, shearing forces on the engagement pin to be readily dissipated. The pin sleeve in turn reciprocates within the central bore of a self-lubricating guide sleeve, which is seated within a housing block. A detachable mounting system includes a mounting bracket attached to the form panel and mating flanges on the housing block.

Abstract: A prestressed lightweight panel is disclosed having a face sheet under tension in the longitudinal direction and reinforcing members attached to the rear side of the face sheet for locking in that tension. The panel may be rectangular and may include side rails and end rails along the edges of the face sheet, a plurality of cross-ribs for bracing or reinforcing the face sheet and a plurality of coped reinforcing sections between the cross braces. Compression resistant members, such as a honeycomb filling extend in voids between certain of the reinforcing members and the face sheet to further reduce face sheet deflection under load. The panel has a number of applications, such as for concrete forms.

Abstract: A latching bolt mechanism for fastening adjacent concrete form panels together to make a larger form work is disclosed. The mechanism includes a base permanently mounted on a form panel and a slidably attachable and detachable latching bolt mechanism having a tapered engagement pin for penetrating aligned apertures in the side rails of adjacent panel forms. The latching bolt further includes a tapered pin sleeve engaging portion that is received in the central bore of a pin sleeve, allowing transverse, shearing forces on the engagement pin to be readily dissipated. The pin sleeve in turn reciprocates within the central bore of a self-lubricating guide sleeve, which is seated within a housing block. A detachable mounting system includes a mounting bracket attached to the form panel and mating flanges on the housing block.

Abstract: A concrete form panel construction for adjoining adjacent form panel sections includes flanges or portions having opposing longitudinal grooves or apertures. Connectors extend between pairs of adjacent extension sections and have an opposed finger portion extensible into the grooves or apertures and clamp the paired extension sections together. The finger portions locate the pairs of extension sections against transverse movement and permit only, upon loosening and tightening, longitudinal movement. The advantage gained by the disclosed form panel construction is that it provides increased flexibility for concrete form construction without holes to admit concrete flashings, is adaptable to common configurations of pin lock devices and provides for a forming surface for a vertical section and a wood strip for easy nailing of a plywood floor section, as for a ceiling corner form.