Holder for rebar

Abstract

A member having first and second vertically extending leg portions, and a base member connecting one end of each leg member, a wood frame member for the concrete structure being positioned in the channel formed between the first and second leg portions. First and second cup shaped members having first and second internal diameters, respectively, are formed along the outside surface of the first leg portion, third and fourth of cup shaped members having third and fourth internal diameters respectively, being formed along the outside surface of the second leg portion, the first and third internal diameters being equal and the second and fourth internal diameters being equal. Vertical steel rebars of the same outside diameter are positioned and held in the first and third cup shaped members.

1 . A device for supporting vertical rebar in preparation for pouring concrete into an area framed by a wooden frame member, said device having a vertical axis and being adapted to be positioned on said frame member comprising: 
 a U-shaped member comprising a base member and first and second leg portions vertically extending to said base member to join said first and second portions, a channel area for receiving the wooden frame member being formed between said joined leg portions, said first and second leg portions having exterior surfaces;    first and second vertically elongated holding members extending from the exterior surface of said first leg portion and having internal diameters a and b, respectively, said first and second holding members being capable of frictionally engaging and holding vertical rebar of a predetermined outside diameter inserted therein, said first and second elongated members extending and spaced horizontally along said first leg portion; and    third and fourth elongated holding members extending from the exterior surface of said second leg portion and having internal diameters c and d respectively, said third and fourth holding members being capable of engaging and holding vertical rebar of a predetermined outside diameter inserted thereon, said third and fourth of elongated members extending and spaced horizontally along said second leg portion, the internal diameter of at least one of said elongated holding members extending from the exterior surface of said first leg portion being selected such that a is equal to c.    
   
   
       2 . The device of  claim 1  wherein at least one protrusion extends from a bottom surface of said base member whereby a space is provided between said bottom surface and the top surface of said frame member when said device is positioned thereon.  
   
   
       3 . The device of  claim 1  wherein at least one fastener receiving aperture is formed in said base member.  
   
   
       4 . The device of  claim 1  wherein at least one aperture is formed in said base member to enable a user to view markings formed on a top surface of said frame member.  
   
   
       5 . The device of  claim 1  wherein said holding members are integral with a surface of said first leg portion.  
   
   
       6 . The device of  claim 1  wherein said device is fabricated from plastic.  
   
   
       7 . The device of  claim 1  wherein said elongated holding members engage a portion of the circumference of said vertical rebar inserted therein.  
   
   
       8 . A device for supporting vertical rebar in preparation for pouring concrete into an area framed by a wooden frame member, said device having a vertical axis and being adapted to be positioned on said frame member comprising: 
 a U-shaped member comprising a base member and first and second leg portions vertically extending to said base member to join said first and second portions, a channel area for receiving the wooden frame member being formed between said joined leg portions, said first and second leg portions having exterior surfaces;    first and second vertically elongated holding members extending from the exterior surface of said first leg portion and having internal diameters a and b, respectively, wherein a is equal to b, said first and second holding members being capable of frictionally engaging and holding vertical rebar of a predetermined outside diameter inserted therein, said first and second elongated members extending and spaced horizontally along said first leg portion; and    third and fourth elongated holding members extending from the exterior surface of said second leg portion and having internal diameters c and d respectively, wherein c is equal to d, said third and fourth holding members being capable of engaging and holding vertical rebar of a predetermined outside diameter inserted thereon, said third and fourth of elongated members extending and spaced horizontally along said second leg portion.