Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Footing or foundation type – For a wall
Patent
1989-07-18
1990-04-17
Scherbel, David A.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Footing or foundation type
For a wall
52295, E04B 216, E02D 27100
Patent
active
049168746
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for reinforcing a concrete block wall. A flexible reinforcing member, such as a chain, is adapted for placement within a vertical passage formed by cooperating cores of blocks forming the wall. The upper end of the chain is fixed to a retainer plate adapted for placement on top of the wall, and the lower end of the chain extends through an opening formed in the bottom of the wall. An anchor is adapted for connection to the foundation, and the lower end of the reinforcing member is fixed to the anchor. A portion of the floor slab above the foundation is preferably removed so that the anchor can be directly secured to the foundation. An eye bolt is connected to the upper end of the chain and has a threaded portion protecting above the retainer plate. Tension is introduced to the chain through a nut threadedly engaged with the threaded portion of the eye bolt. After tensioning of the chain, the anchor and lower end of the chain are concealed by filling in the removed portion of the floor slab with a concrete patch.
REFERENCES:
patent: 377940 (1888-02-01), Hevner
patent: 573452 (1896-12-01), Delahunt
patent: 1056810 (1913-03-01), McDonald
patent: 1647925 (1927-11-01), May
patent: 2179407 (1939-11-01), Flores
patent: 2414628 (1947-01-01), Battin
patent: 2605865 (1952-08-01), Liptay
patent: 2635451 (1953-04-01), Walthers
patent: 2684589 (1954-07-01), Perreton
patent: 2815656 (1957-12-01), Klein et al.
patent: 3036407 (1962-05-01), Dixon
patent: 3330084 (1967-07-01), Russell
patent: 3357220 (1970-11-01), Ellis
patent: 3430397 (1969-03-01), Ellis
patent: 3662507 (1972-05-01), Espeland
patent: 4015399 (1977-05-01), Prins
patent: 4059931 (1977-11-01), Mongan
patent: 4563852 (1986-01-01), Achtenberg et al.
patent: 4706428 (1987-11-01), McCoy et al.
McCoy Donald M.
McCoy James M.
Hoffert Linda
Scherbel David A.
LandOfFree
Apparatus and method for reinforcing a concrete block wall does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Apparatus and method for reinforcing a concrete block wall, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Apparatus and method for reinforcing a concrete block wall will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-1044093