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Dowel bar assembly and mechanical connector

  • US 9,541,111 B1
  • Filed: 10/03/2013
  • Issued: 01/10/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/04/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A connecting device for a dowel bar and frame wherein the frame includes a U-shaped portion over the dowel bar and the frame also includes a horizontal cross-member, the connecting device comprising:

  • a spring coil wire;

    the spring coil wire comprising at least one circular member;

    the at least one circular member forming a cavity;

    wherein the cavity is capable of receiving the dowel bar;

    wherein the at least one circular member secures the dowel bar;

    the spring coil wire having a first end and a second end;

    wherein the second end has a hook for engaging the horizontal cross-member of the frame;

    the spring coil wire comprising an arm longitudinally extending from the at least one circular member;

    wherein a longitudinal axis of the arm is parallel to a longitudinal axis of the dowel bar;

    wherein the arm prevents movement of the U-shaped portion of the frame toward the at least one circular member;

    wherein the connecting device secures the dowel bar and the frame without utilizing welds;

    the spring coil wire bendable wherein the second end can be selectively moved to disengage the spring coil wire from the frame.

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