Apparatus for supporting reinforcement bar
First Claim
1. An apparatus for supporting reinforcement bar, comprising:
- a support assembly including;
a first support having a ground engaging portion; and
a second support coupled to the first support so that the ground engaging portion provides subjacent support for the second support, the second support being structured and dimensioned to support a reinforcement bar in a substantially upright position, the second support further including an opening for receiving the reinforcement bar therein and a penetrable cover blocking the opening; and
a lateral support member coupled to the support assembly for vertically supporting another reinforcement bar.
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Abstract
An apparatus for supporting reinforcement bar comprises a support assembly including a first support and a second support. The first support has a ground-engaging portion. The second support is coupled to the first support so that the ground-engaging portion provides subjacent support for the second support. The second support is structured and dimensioned to support a reinforcement bar in a substantially upright position. A support member is coupled to the support assembly. The support member is provided for vertically supporting another reinforcement bar. A method for supporting reinforcement bar comprises the steps of providing a ditch having a bottom surface and apparatus for supporting reinforcement bar. The method next comprises the step of positioning apparatus for supporting reinforcement bar in the ditch with an end of apparatus protruding from the ditch and a ground-penetrating portion driven in the bottom surface of the ditch. The method further comprises the step of coupling substantially horizontal reinforcement bars to support members of the apparatus. Upon completion of the foregoing steps, the method comprises the steps and of filling the ditch with suitable pour material so that the end of the apparatus protruding from the ditch remains exposed and allowing the concrete to harden. Once the concrete has hardened, a wall may be formed on the hardened concrete. The method comprises the final step of inserting substantially upright reinforcement bars into the apparatus.
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30 Claims
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1. An apparatus for supporting reinforcement bar, comprising:
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a support assembly including; a first support having a ground engaging portion; and a second support coupled to the first support so that the ground engaging portion provides subjacent support for the second support, the second support being structured and dimensioned to support a reinforcement bar in a substantially upright position, the second support further including an opening for receiving the reinforcement bar therein and a penetrable cover blocking the opening; and a lateral support member coupled to the support assembly for vertically supporting another reinforcement bar. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. An apparatus for supporting reinforcement bar, comprising:
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a support assembly including; a standard having a ground penetrating portion; and a receiver coupled to the standard for receiving a reinforcement bar and supporting the reinforcement bar in a substantially upright position, the receiver including an opening for receiving the reinforcement bar therein and a penetrable cover blocking the opening; and at least one lateral support member coupled to the support assembly for vertically supporting another reinforcement bar. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. An apparatus for supporting reinforcement bar, comprising:
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a stake having opposite ends with a striking surface at one end and a piercing tip at the other end; a sleeve coupled to the stake, the sleeve defining a chamber and having an open end and a closed end opposite the open end, the sleeve supporting at least one interference member in the chamber; a cover blocking the open end; and at least two vertically spaced transverse bars coupled to the sleeve. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A method for supporting reinforcement bar, comprising the steps of:
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(a) providing a ditch having a bottom surface; (b) providing a reinforcement bar support apparatus comprising; a support assembly having a ground penetrating portion coupled thereto; and at least one lateral support member coupled to the support assembly; and (c) positioning the apparatus in the ditch with an end thereof protruding from the ditch and the ground penetrating portion driven into the bottom surface of the ditch. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28)
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29. An apparatus for supporting reinforcement bar, comprising:
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a support assembly including; a first support having a ground engaging portion; and a second support coupled to the first support so that the ground engaging portion provides subjacent support for the second support, the second support being structured and dimensioned to support a reinforcement bar in a substantially upright position, the second support further being coupled to the first support by a coupling structured to permit the position of the second support to be adjusted relative to the first support; and a lateral support member coupled to the support assembly for vertically supporting another reinforcement bar.
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30. An apparatus for supporting reinforcement bar, comprising:
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a support assembly including; a standard having a ground penetrating portion; and a receiver coupled to the standard for receiving a reinforcement bar and supporting the reinforcement bar in a substantially upright position, the receiver being coupled to the standard by a coupling structured to permit the position of the receiver to be adjusted relative to the standard; and at least one lateral support member coupled to the support assembly for vertically supporting another reinforcement bar.
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Specification