FOAM-CONCRETE REBAR TIE
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1. A rebar holding member configured to be positioned in a foam material having an outer surface, the rebar holding member comprising:
- a. an extension portion having a longitudinal axis, the extension portion having a plurality of barb members extended radially outward from the longitudinal axis;
b. a base portion having a base surface located in a forward longitudinal direction;
c. a stirrup portion having a base region and a rebar holding region, the rebar holding region comprising first and second arms comprising an interior surface configured to hold a rebar member therein;
d. whereas the base region maintains a minimum prescribed distance from the base surface which is configured to be placed adjacent to the foam material.
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Abstract
A fastener is disclosed having a an extension portion configured to be inserted into a first construction material such as foam, and having a stirrup portion configured to retain portion of a second construction material, such as rebar at a distance from the first construction material. A third construction material such as concrete can then be inserted (poured) in contact with the first construction material and surrounding the second construction material such that the second construction material is not directly in contact with the first construction material.
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1. A rebar holding member configured to be positioned in a foam material having an outer surface, the rebar holding member comprising:
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a. an extension portion having a longitudinal axis, the extension portion having a plurality of barb members extended radially outward from the longitudinal axis; b. a base portion having a base surface located in a forward longitudinal direction; c. a stirrup portion having a base region and a rebar holding region, the rebar holding region comprising first and second arms comprising an interior surface configured to hold a rebar member therein; d. whereas the base region maintains a minimum prescribed distance from the base surface which is configured to be placed adjacent to the foam material. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A device comprising:
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a. an extension portion operatively configured to be inserted into a portion of resilient material wherein the extension portion further comprises; i. a plurality of orthogonally extending base members; and ii. a plurality of barb members; b. a base portion having a first side and a second side, the first side coupled to the extension portion; c. a stirrup portion coupled to the second side of the base portion, the stirrup portion operatively configured to hold a portion of construction material. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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