Apparatus and method for reinforcement of a load bearing structure
US8992158B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 7, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49826
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A reinforcement device for a load bearing structure is disclosed. The reinforcement device may include a tubular wall including a first end, a second end, a throat disposed between the first end and the second end, and a curved portion disposed between the throat and each of the first end and the second end. The tubular wall may also include a first dimension at the throat and a second dimension at each of the first and second ends, the first dimension being smaller than the second dimension.
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