Edge connector for adjoining adjacent concrete structural members

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Description

Cross-reference to related application: Ser. Nos. 29,314,320, 29/314,321, 29/314,323, 29/314,324.

FIG. 1 is a front view;

FIG. 2 is a side view;

FIG. 3 is a back view;

FIG. 4 is a top view; and,

FIG. 5 is an angle view (a perspective view).

In the intended use, the new design permits two edge connector to be placed as weldiment in adjacent concrete structural members (e.g., slabs) and positioned so that the faceplates face each other and can receive a piece of rebar or a plug. Long welds can then made to secure each of the faceplates to the rebar or plug, and to thereby attach the adjacent concrete slabs. There are many unique features in the novel design shown and described herein including, without limitation, (a) a faceplate and two legs attached thereto, all within the same plane, (b) the legs are smooth steel bars extending outwardly from the ends of the faceplate at approximately 45 degrees, and having tips that curve inwardly, and (c) the faceplate has a smooth surface.

Claims

I claim the ornamental design for an edge connector for adjoining adjacent concrete structural members, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D619884
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 19, 2009
Date of Patent: Jul 20, 2010
Inventor: Marinus Hansort (Oak Brook, IL)
Primary Examiner: Holly H Baynham
Assistant Examiner: Sheryl Lane
Attorney: L. Wayne White
Application Number: 29/314,322
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D8/382; D8/356