Taper-ended form tie
US9033302B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 3, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04G17/06
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A form tie for use in constructing building components and structures, including but not limited to concrete walls, concrete sandwich walls, and concrete foundations is disclosed. The form tie includes a central body portion and two end portions. The two end portions each include a taper that decreases in width inwardly toward the center of the form tie. Also disclosed is a clamp device for releasably securing the form tie to a form assembly. The clamp device includes a tapered passageway that grips a taper of the end portions of the disclosed form tie. Also disclosed is a form assembly including a first form wall, second form wall, and at least one form tie and clamp device of the present invention.
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