Securing Dowel Baskets over Vapor Retarders/Barriers
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1. A method of securing an object to a vapor barrier comprising:
- adhering a base portion of an attachment apparatus to the vapor barrier, the attachment apparatus comprising a retention portion; and
attaching the object to the retention portion.
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Abstract
This disclosure describes an attachment apparatus for securing position and elevation of dowels above a vapor barrier without compromising the ability of the vapor barrier to impede vapor seepage. Various embodiments of the attachment apparatus include, but are not limited to, a ring-shaped force-fit attachment apparatus, magnetically coupled plates, a saddle attachment apparatus, a stake with a flange, a self-sealing stake, and a retainer clip attachment apparatus.
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1. A method of securing an object to a vapor barrier comprising:
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adhering a base portion of an attachment apparatus to the vapor barrier, the attachment apparatus comprising a retention portion; and attaching the object to the retention portion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. An apparatus comprising:
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a base portion to adhere to a vapor barrier; and a retention portion to receive at least a portion of the object. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A device for attaching an object to a barrier comprising:
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a first attaching portion; a second attaching portion; and a fitted portion. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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