Octagonal post anchor template

Abstract

The invention relates to an apparatus for adjustably suspending and positioning eight post anchors at a time for an octagonal structure regardless of a shape and size of a floor form. The apparatus includes eight trapezoid template panels to form an octagonal template, sixteen “wing” post anchor holders attached to along the anti-parallel sides of said trapezoid template panels, and screws to firmly assemble eight template panels. For a large structure, the apparatus may also include braces which diagonally hold and stabilize each of the template panels to prevent them from shifting. The device facilitates placements of post anchors in octagonal position and the process of permanently securing the post anchors by pouring cement. The device can be easily removed after concrete has hardened, this speeds the construction process of finishing an entire floor.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A reusable post anchor template for vertically positioning and securely holding eight post anchors at a time for all-exposed octagonal structures, prior to and during placement of a concrete mixture to secure said post anchors, said device comprising: 
 (a) eight trapezoid template panels with base angle of 67½ degrees to form an octagonal shape when assembled,    (b) sixteen post anchor holders attached to the anti-parallel sides of said eight trapezoid template panels, forming eight horns on octagonal corners towards outside when said template panels are assembled,    (c) screws to assemble and secure said eight template panels.    
     
     
         2 . The post anchor template of  claim 1 , wherein said post anchor holders comprising: 
 (a) a notch on a side of each post anchor towards outside, a means for adjustably holding and suspending said eight post anchors with said side notches below a level of poured concrete,    (b) pre-drilled screw holes to facilitate assembly and disassembly of said template at horizontal position.    
     
     
         3 . The post anchor template of  claim 1  wherein said post anchor holders suspend post anchors at adequate level, and top end of said post anchors to support posts will protrude sufficiently from the generally level plane of the top surface of said concrete foundation when said template is temporally set with stakes.  
     
     
         4 . The post anchor template of  claim 1  wherein said trapezoid template panels are formed from a plywood.  
     
     
         5 . The post anchor template of  claim 1  wherein said post anchor holders are formed from lumber.  
     
     
         6 . The post anchor template of  claim 1  wherein said attachment means of said template panels and post anchor holders is screws, nail, or glue.  
     
     
         7 . The post anchor template of  claim 1  wherein said template provides a solid flat seat on which a level is properly placed and observed when said template is temporally staked onto the ground.  
     
     
         8 . The post anchor template of  claim 2 , wherein said holding means of post anchors is a friction of side notches on post anchor holders.