Anchor plate system for reinforcing masonry walls
US11421433B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 3, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04F13/0833
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system and method of retroactively reinforcing an exterior wall. A first anchor plate is provided having a central connection point and peripheral connection points. The center connection point is connected to an anchor tether. An opening is drilled through the exterior wall and at least some joists. The anchor tether is advanced through the drilled opening. Within the drilled opening, the anchor tether anchors to at least some of the joists. The first anchor plate is attached to the anchor tether and the anchor tether is tensioned. Secondary anchor plates can be also be attached to the exterior wall at different points. Lateral tethers are provided that interconnect the first anchor plate to the secondary anchor plates. The lateral tethers extend along the surface of the exterior wall at a perpendicular to the anchor tethers.
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