Abstract: An adjustable concrete footer bulkhead for pouring concrete footers includes a center body; a first slide body and a second slide body each having equal heights; a first rotating concrete pin guide and a second rotating concrete pin guide; a plurality of pins; and a first support bracket and a second support bracket each having a height equal to the height of the first and second slide bodies; and wherein the center body is sized and configured for engaged receipt of the first slide body and the second slide body such that each of the first and second slide bodies are slidably adjustable along the center body, and wherein the first and second slide bodies are each secured to the center body using at least one of the plurality of pins.

Abstract: Disclosed is a base assembly for supporting a crane pedestal. The base assembly comprises four base units, each having a first end and a second end, and each base unit being of an L-shape with an outside beveled corner. Fastening devices connect each base unit at their first and second end to respective first and second ends of another of the four base units. The four base units are dimensioned so that, when connected by said fastening devices, they form an octagonal-shaped base structure. The four base units are also dimensioned to support four pads that each rest on a face of each unit adjacent to its beveled corner when the four base units are assembled in the octagonal-shaped base structure. Also disclosed is a method for assembling a base assembly for supporting a crane pedestal and a fastening device for connecting the ends of two units together.

Abstract: Disclosed is a base assembly for supporting a crane pedestal. The base assembly comprises four base units, each having a first end and a second end, and each base unit being of an L-shape with an outside beveled corner. Fastening devices connect each base unit at their first and second end to respective first and second ends of another of the four base units. The four base units are dimensioned so that, when connected by said fastening devices, they form an octagonal-shaped base structure. The four base units are also dimensioned to support four pads that each rest on a face of each unit adjacent to its beveled corner when the four base units are assembled in the octagonal-shaped base structure. Also disclosed is a method for assembling a base assembly for supporting a crane pedestal and a fastening device for connecting the ends of two units together.

Abstract: Disclosed is a base assembly for supporting a crane pedestal. The base assembly comprises four base units, each having a first end and a second end, and each base unit being of an L-shape with an outside beveled corner. Fastening devices connect each base unit at their first and second end to respective first and second ends of another of the four base units. The four base units are dimensioned so that, when connected by said fastening devices, they form an octagonal-shaped base structure. The four base units are also dimensioned to support four pads that each rest on a face of 14 each unit adjacent to its beveled corner when the four base units are assembled in the octagonal-shaped base structure. Also disclosed is a method for assembling a base assembly for supporting a crane pedestal and a fastening device for connecting the ends of two units together.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adjustable stair forming apparatus, adapted to form a flight of stairs of a settable material. The flight of stairs including a series of treads interconnected by intermediate risers. The apparatus comprises, a frame to support a series of forming units provide a forming surface. Each forming unit, includes a tread defining formwork that includes a rectangular shaped tread forming surface, slidably and pivotally mounted to the frame from or toward a first major edge of the tread forming surface. The forming unit also has a riser defining formwork that includes a rectangular shaped riser forming surface with a first major edge adjustably mounted from or toward the opposite major edge of the tread forming surface. The riser forming surface at least in part co-extending with the tread forming surface in a stair width direction.

Abstract: A target piece for sealing mechanical penetrations in single ply roofing membranes is provided. The target piece comprises a left piece and a right piece, or a single unified piece. The left piece can be applied on one side of the one or more mechanical penetrations, and the right piece can be applied on an opposite side of the one or more mechanical penetrations. Alternatively, the unified piece can be applied on the one or more mechanical penetrations. Left and right curb elements are attached to a top of the left piece and right piece, respectively. Faces of the left and right pieces are sealed to each other and faces of the left and right curb elements are sealed to each other using an adhesive/heat seal, thus forming a pocket around the mechanical penetrations, and then sealant is poured into the pocket to seal the mechanical penetrations. Extensions are provided on ends of either the right or left pieces of the target piece to provide extra insurance against water leakage.

Abstract: An overhead hanger unit for concrete forms, with a first hanger form having a first portion engagable with a first curb form and a second portion extending from the first portion, and a second hanger form having a first portion engagable with a second curb form and a second portion extending from the first portion. A pin may be carried on the second portion of the first hanger form and a slot may be formed in the second portion of the second hanger form, wherein the second portion of the second hanger form may be aligned with the second portion of the first hanger form and the pin engaged with the slot. A coupling device may be engagable with the pin to secure the first hanger form to the second hanger form at a selected position such that a distance from the first curb form to the second curb form may be adjusted by an amount substantially equal to a length of the slot.

Abstract: An overhead hanger unit for concrete forms, with a first hanger form having a first portion engagable with a first curb form and a second portion extending from the first portion, and a second hanger form having a first portion engagable with a second curb form and a second portion extending from the first portion. A pin may be carried on the second portion of the first hanger form and a slot may be formed in the second portion of the second hanger form, wherein the second portion of the second hanger form may be aligned with the second portion of the first hanger form and the pin engaged with the slot. A coupling device may be engagable with the pin to secure the first hanger form to the second hanger form at a selected position such that a distance from the first curb form to the second curb form may be adjusted by an amount substantially equal to a length of the slot.

Abstract: A form connector for use in connecting adjacent forms is provided. The form connector includes a frame in the shape of a channel that has a top wall and a pair of extending side walls. The bottom of the frame is open along the length of the side walls, and the end of the frame includes opposite open ends for receipt of forms to create a form structure. The form connector also includes a leg that extends from one of the side walls with a surface configured for engaging a form and located closer to the bottom than to the top wall of the frame. The surface of the leg has a length that is less than the length of the side walls between the opposite ends of the frame.

Abstract: An adjustable template apparatus for setting up risers in manufacturing concrete steps for enhancing the speed of set up for risers with regard to level and spacing. The adjustable template apparatus for setting up risers in manufacturing concrete steps includes a horizontal member having a first end and a second end; a first vertical member operationally coupled to the first end of the horizontal member, extending downwardly from the horizontal member, and is used to selectively abut a lower most riser; a riser positioning member slideably coupled to an underside of the horizontal member and positionable along a length of the horizontal member for selectively engaging a second riser; and a second vertical member slideably coupled to the horizontal member and positionable along a length of the horizontal member, the second vertical member extends upwardly from the horizontal member and is user for selectively abutting a third riser.

Abstract: A non-destructive form bracket assembly and method of using the same is provided including a bracket having a vertical supporting side and horizontal supporting side for maintaining a form vertically upright; an attachment device having a first and second foundation attachment portion. The attachment device is adapted for engaging a portion of said bracket for non-destructively affixing the bracket to a foundation. Adhesive is affixed to bottom surfaces of the first and second foundation attachment portions for adhering the attachment to the foundation. Additionally, a non-destructive form assembly utilized in tilt-up construction for a double-side pour process is provided comprising a form and a plurality of U-shaped single rail brackets installed on a bottom edge of the form in spaced intervals with pre-applied adhesive on the bottom of the brackets.

Abstract: Construction forms for making concrete forms for making stairs have a bracket with a stringer mount face and a riser mount face. Each mount face has mounting structure located thereon. A longitudinally extending stringer stop extends away from and perpendicular to a stringer mount plane in a first direction, the stringer stop having a surface adapted to abut a bottom of a stringer. A laterally extending first riser stop has a first riser abutting surface. The first riser stop extends laterally away from the riser mount face in a second direction and is longitudinally spaced a first distance from the stringier stop. The second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. The first riser abutting surface is adapted to abut a top of a riser. Use of the bracket in an assembly with a stringer and a riser are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to construction forms and more specifically to a device for making concrete forms for making stairs.

Abstract: A securing apparatus including cap adapted for slidably receiving a top end of a stake. Also included is an alignment member adapted for receiving a top edge of a form board and for slidably receiving the stake such that stake is rigidly held substantially parallel to the form board. The alignment member possesses a sleeve as well as L-shaped holding portion adapted to fit over the top edge of a form board. The alignment member possesses a sleeve as well as L-shaped holding portion adapted to fit over the top edge of a form board.

Abstract: A formwork for concrete including a lipped channel edge form having a lipped cavity and an edge form supporting bracket. The supporting bracket having a base member with an aperture therein and an upright member which is perpendicular to the base member. The upright member includes an upper and lower slot defined between forward and rearward lip engaging lugs for securing the bracket to the edge form by inserting the bracket into the lipped cavity and twisting until a secure connection is made.

Abstract: An adjustable mold for casting stairways of concrete enables the total length of a stairway and also the dimension of the separate steps to be adjusted. The mold includes a longitudinal horizontal frame supporting two identical parallel articulated arm systems positioned scissor-like and being linked together at intersection points of arms of the system along a longitudinal center axis thereof. At oppositely located and linked outer ends of the arms are provided pivotable supports for a number of step units, each of which includes an upstep and an instep. An inner edge of each instep substantially by its own weight rest against the upstep of an adjacent step unit. The total length of the articulated arm link system may be adjusted, thereby simultaneously adjusting the distance between adjacent step units. Also, the angular position of the step units relative to the support frame can be adjusted.

Abstract: A form supporting bracket for supporting a concrete form on a support surface, including a form-engaging member having a base plate with an aperture therein. A rod extends through the aperture for preventing lateral movement, and a clamp secures the base plate to the rod for preventing angular movement. The clamp includes a rigid angle member with one leg having an aperture therethrough for engaging the rod while the other leg engages the base plate.

Abstract: A form supporting bracket for supporting a concrete form including an upright form supporting member, a lower prop leg connected to the upright member, an upper prop leg connected to the upright member at one end and a slidable member at its other end. The slidable member cooperates with the lower prop leg to slide therealong and includes a plurality of angle slots which mate with a plurality of oppositely angled slots on the lower prop leg. The angle slots are selectively fixed relative to one another by an elongated member which can be driven into the ground.

Abstract: A foundation brace and securing device capable of holding both wall forms and foundation forms in position is disclosed. The brace allows one person to pour one continuous piece of foundational concrete.

Abstract: An apparatus for forming risers for concrete steps between a pair of spaced vertical walls. The apparatus takes the form of a bracket which is to connect with a length of wood such as a conventional 2.times.6. A threaded member associated with the bracket in threading movement causes the bracket to extend from the 2.times.6 to produce a clamping of the 2.times.6 in the bracket between the spaced vertical walls. As a result, a removable barrier is formed which is to contain concrete when it is poured. After sufficient drying of the concrete, the 2.times.6 and the bracket are removed from the vertical side walls leaving the now produced concrete step.

Abstract: A beam clamp system for securely engaging a pair of concrete form panels for maintaining them in generally vertical position against inadvertent dislodgment or dislodgment due to outward pressure from recently poured liquid concrete. Each clamp has a horizontal portion and two long vertical members, brackets to slidably engage concrete form panels, and rods to securely and adjustably hold these form panels in place while concrete is poured and is curing. The form panels include a frame and a sheet with at least one smooth synthetic surface. In addition, this system includes a scaffolding system built into the beam clamp system. The system also includes a hanger system for supporting and positioning "re-bar" between the concrete form panels while liquid concrete is being poured and while it cures. Also a shepherd crook-shaped truss strap is part of the system and attaches to the "re-bar" hangers and the re-bar.

Abstract: A hybrid laminar flow nacelle for housing an engine of an aircraft includes an outer annular cowl having a leading lip and radially spaced and axially extending annular outer and inner forward surface portions which merge at the leading lip. The nacelle incorporates a suction bleed system between the surfaces and a tailored outer surface geometry shape for producing reduced friction drag laminar flow over the outer cowl at cruise operation of the aircraft and producing separation-free flow over the inner surface of the cowl at off-cruise operation of the aircraft.

Abstract: Concrete form-work includes: (a) an edge beam including an elongated edge plate having a front face and a rear face, a pair of web portions projecting outwardly from said rear face and a flange member joined to the free end of each web portion, each flange member including a plate portion extending outwardly of said web and substantially parallel to said edge plate and a lip portion extending inwardly of the web, (b) a pair of connector members each comprising a plate with a hole for receiving a stake, an off-set wedge-receiving flange at one edge of the plate and a connector flange at the opposite edge of the plate, said connector flange including a J-shaped hook portion for hooking around a said edge beam flange lip and an abutment face for engaging a stake and (c) a wedge member adapted to engage the off-set flanges of said connector member to hold the connector member and force the connector member abutment faces into tight engagement with a stake.

Abstract: Mold fabrication apparatus for forming molds is disclosed. The mold fabrication apparatus includes edge members (10) with lipped flanges (12) which extend rearwardly from the mold face (11), and brackets (14) which are notched to engage with the lipped flanges (12) at any desired positions along each edge member (10). The brackets (14) are flanged to enable them to be secured to a surface to locate the edge members (10).

Abstract: An apparatus as disclosed for making concrete forms for making stairs. A substantially planar member has a riser end and a pivot end substantially opposite the riser end and has first and second. A pivot point rotatably fixes the pivoting end to a stringer so that the riser end can pivot with respect to the pivot end. A riser support member is mounted perpendicular to the planar member adjacent the riser end and extends to each side of the planar member. A kneeboard support may be placed on both sides of the planar member so that a kneeboard may be placed between one apparatus and a corresponding apparatus on the other side of the stairs. A scale may be provided for positioning the apparatus with respect to the stringer to facilitate mounting subsequent apparatus to a given stringer. The riser support member may be slanted to provide a constant toe-in or kickback.

Abstract: A concrete form brace comprises a base having openings therein through which stakes are driven to immobilize the base relative to the ground. A form support is pivotally mounted to the base and engages conventional wooden concrete forms. A diagonal strut extends between the form support and the base. The strut is adjustable along an upstanding wall of the base between a variety of angular positions. A set screw secures the strut in any desirable position.

Abstract: A spreader bracket for positioning concrete forms for concrete foundations, particularly the stem wall of a housing foundation. The spreader bracket is fabricated in the fashion of a strut to elevationally support and space an inner form member from an outer form member, the strut being fastened to the outer form member and its associated stake bracing to permit the inner form member to be properly supported above a slab bed, and to be easily removed after initial set of the concrete pour with minimal damage to the slab and stem wall.

Abstract: A system of forms for pouring a concrete bond beam, curb and gutter in the construction of a concrete swimming pool to have waterline and curb tiles in place. A set of form boards is provided which define the bond beam waterline, gutter line and curb line. Each form board includes a panel of styrofoam rabbetted to temporarily hold, by means of adhesive tape, a plurality of tiles. The form boards are maintained in a preselected spacing by a plurality of transverse support frames temporarily attached to the form boards. Concrete is poured into the assembled forms to form the bond beam having a gutter and curb, and adheres to the back of the tiles. Upon removal of the form system, the bond beam with attached tiles is ready for finishing. The form system is reusable.

Abstract: An anchor 20 is disclosed for supporting an open top drainage channel 40 within a trench. Anchor 20 permits accurate placement and easy adjustment of channel 40 and thereafter permits the entire channel 40 to be embedded in concrete in a single pour. The anchor 20 is embedded within the earth defining the trench and counteracts the natural buoyancy so that channel 40 does not float upwardly in the unhardened concrete.

Abstract: A clip or retainer for supporting wood members for the creation of forms for concrete pours, primarily for curbs and gutters comprised of a pair of spaced, both of which are usually horizontal, members joined at their ends to front and rear bars, the rear of which is vertical while the front one is vertical at its upper portion, and depending outward from a point of junction with the lower horizontal bar to a point of termination, or the front one can be vertical in its entirety depending upon its intended use.

Abstract: A form stake assembly for adjustably holding a concrete form at a prescribed grade. It includes a pointed stake that has an elongated slot slidably receiving the shank of a carriage bolt. The headed end of the bolt abuts one side of the stake. The bolt shank receives a wing nut on the other side of the stake. The wing nut may be selectively tightened to clamp the bolt against the stake or loosened to enable sliding movement of the bolt within the confines of the longitudinal slot. The bolt includes a central bore extending through the shank and head to receive the shank of a nail. The nail is utilized to secure a concrete form member to the carriage bolt and wing nut assembly. A tie rod is included that may extend between opposed stakes on opposite sides of the form area. The tie rod includes a headed end and a free end. The headed end abuts one side of one stake while the shank extends through the slots of both stakes to receive a slidable collar.

Abstract: A support for a batter-board encircling a skating surface. The support includes a vertical fluke which is driven into the ground and a horizontally extending arm which is secured to the fluke. The batter-board rests against the horizontal arm and the vertical fluke and is held in place by a vertical tab extending from the horizontal arm or by an L-shaped bracket extending from the vertical fluke. The length of the fluke above the horizontal member is adjustable to accommodate a variety of batter-board widths.