Pocketformer with releasable grout ring and tendon, tail gauge and method for using
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Apr 3, 2018
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Abstract
A pocketformer includes a pocketformer body having a tapered exterior surface. The exterior surface has at least one portion along a length thereof of substantially constant diameter. The pocketformer body has a feature for engaging an anchor base in a concrete structure prior to pouring concrete and a grout ring having a substantially constant inner diameter substantially equal in diameter to the at least one portion. The grout ring has an exterior surface shaped to cause retention of the grout ring in set concrete.
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PRECISION-HAYES INTERNATIONAL INC | P O BOX 3241 MILWAUKEE WI 53201 |
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- 2015 Application Filing Year
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- 372 Applications Filed
- 257 Patents Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Hayes, Norris O | Stafford, US | 8 | 197 |
# of filed Patents : 8 Total Citations : 197 |
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