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Anchor for post tension concrete reinforcing systems

US8146306B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 14, 2010
Grant dateApr 3, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 14, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04C5/122
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An anchor for a post tension reinforcement includes an anchor base having at least one wedge receiving bore therein and reinforcing ribs extending from an exterior of the receiving bore. A longitudinal length of the wedge receiving bore, a position of a midpoint of an axial length of the wedge receiving bore with respect to a load bearing basal surface of the anchor base, and a lateral extension and height of the ribs are selected such that a specific weight of the anchor base is at most 0.1 pounds per square inch of load bearing area.

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