US2007278380A1PendingUtilityA1

Column and beam construction

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: May 30, 2006Filed: May 29, 2007Published: Dec 6, 2007
Est. expiryMay 30, 2026(expired)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Guy L. MarkerGrant Golightly
E04C 3/34
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Abstract

A concrete form for columns and beams includes two or more panels, a connector system, and fasteners. In one embodiment of the invention the two or more panels are comprised of expanded polystyrene. The connector system connectors two or more panels positioned opposite each other, while the fasteners secure two or more panels positioned adjacent to each other. Concrete is poured into the form creating a distinct monolithic unit.

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1 . A construction system for columns and beams comprising:
 a concrete form, wherein the concrete form comprises:
 panels configured in an arrangement where the panels are positioned adjacent to, opposite, and on top of each other, wherein each of the panels includes an interior side, a top, and a bottom; 
 means for connecting panels, wherein the means for connecting attaches to the interior side of the panels; and 
 means for securing panels, wherein the means for securing attaches to the top of the panels; and 
   concrete, wherein the concrete is poured into the form such that a distinct monolithic unit is created.   
   
   
       2 . The construction system as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the panels are comprised of one or more of: a cement-foam composite; polyurethane foam; polystyrene foam; expanded polystyrene; and, extruded polystyrene. 
   
   
       3 . The construction system as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the top of each of the panels includes protrusions. 
   
   
       4 . The construction system as recited in  claim 3 , wherein the bottom of each of the panels includes openings configured to engage the protrusions of the top of each of the panels. 
   
   
       5 . The construction system as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the means for connecting panels connects panels positioned opposite each other. 
   
   
       6 . The construction system as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the means for connecting panels secures and maintains the panels in position. 
   
   
       7 . The construction system as recited in  claim 3 , wherein the means for securing panels engages the protrusions of the top of the panels. 
   
   
       8 . The construction system as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the means for securing secures adjacent panels. 
   
   
       9 . The construction system as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising means for reinforcing the concrete. 
   
   
       10 . The construction system as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising means for attaching the construction system to a base structure. 
   
   
       11 . A system for constructing colurns and beams comprising:
 a concrete form, wherein the concrete form comprises:
 two or more panels, wherein each of the two or more panels includes an interior side and an exterior side, with each of the two or more panels configured adjacent to or opposite each other; 
 a fastener configured to connect the two or more panels configured adjacent to each other; and 
 a connector system configured to connect the two or more panels configured opposite each other; and 
   concrete, wherein the concrete is poured into the form such that a distinct monolithic unit is created.   
   
   
       12 . The system as recited in  claim 11 , wherein the two or more panels are comprised of one or more of: a cement-foam composite; polyurethane foam; polystyrene foam; expanded polystyrene; and, extruded polystyrene. 
   
   
       13 . The system as recited in  claim 11 , further comprising anchor base plates to attach the panels to a base structure. 
   
   
       14 . The system as recited in  claim 11 , wherein the connector system engages openings on the interior side of the one or more panels configured opposite each other. 
   
   
       15 . The system as recited in  claim 11 , wherein the connector system further comprises:
 an end piece configured to attach to the interior side of the panels;   a connector; and   a receptacle configured to attach to the end piece and the connector.   
   
   
       16 . The system as recited in  claim 15 , wherein each of the end piece, the connector, and the receptacle are comprised of one or more of: plastic; acrylonitrile butadiene styrene; polyvinyl chloride; or, metal. 
   
   
       17 . The system as recited in  claim 11 , further comprising rebar. 
   
   
       18 . The system as recited in  claim 17 , wherein the rebar and connector system reinforce the concrete. 
   
   
       19 . The system as recited in  claim 11 , wherein the panels further include protrusions configured on a top of the panels. 
   
   
       20 . The system as recited in  claim 19 , wherein the fastener includes openings to engage the protrusions. 
   
   
       21 . The system as recited in  claim 19 , wherein the panels further include openings configured on a bottom of the panels to engage the protrusions configured on the top of the panels when a first panel is placed on top of a second panel. 
   
   
       22 . The system as recited in  claim 11 , wherein the fastener is comprised of one or more of: plastic; acrylonitrile butadiene styrene; polyvinyl chloride; and, metal. 
   
   
       23 . A system for constructing columns and beams comprising:
 a form for concrete, wherein the form comprises:
 two or more panels, wherein the two or more panels comprise a top, a bottom, an interior side, and an exterior side, and wherein the two or more panels are configured to be arranged on top of, adjacent to, and opposite each other, the top of the two or more panels including protrusions and the bottom of the two or more panels including openings configured to engage the protrusions when the two or more panels are arranged on top of each other; 
 a connector system, wherein the connector system comprises an end piece, a connector, and a receptacle, the end piece engaging an opening on the interior sides of the two or more panels when the two or more wall panels are arranged opposite each other, the connector extending the distance between the interior sides of the two or more panels, and the receptacle attaching the connector to the end piece; and 
 a fastener, wherein the fastener engages the protrusions on the top of the two or more panels when the two or more panels are arranged adjacent to each other; and 
   concrete, wherein the concrete is poured into the form such that a distinct monolithic unit is created.   
   
   
       24 . The system as recited in  claim 23 , wherein the two or more panels are comprised of one or more of: a cement-foam composite; polyurethane foam; polystyrene foam; expanded polystyrene; and, extruded polystyrene. 
   
   
       25 . The system as recited in  claim 23 , wherein the end piece, the connector, and the receptacle are comprised of one or more of: plastic; acrylonitrile butadiene styrene; polyvinyl chloride; or, metal. 
   
   
       26 . The system as recited in  claim 23 , further comprising one or more anchor base plates attaching the two or more panels to a base structure. 
   
   
       27 . The system as recited in  claim 23 , further comprising rebar. 
   
   
       28 . The system as recited in  claim 27 , wherein the rebar and the connector system reinforce the concrete. 
   
   
       29 . The system as recited in  claim 23 , wherein the connector is a chain comprised of one or more of: plastic; acrylonitrile butadiene styrene; polyvinyl chloride; and, metal. 
   
   
       30 . The system as recited in  claim 29 , further comprising couplers comprised of one or more of: plastic; acrylonitrile butadiene styrene; polyvinyl chloride; and, metal. 
   
   
       31 . The system as recited in  claim 23 , wherein the fastener is comprised of one or more of: plastic; acrylonitrile butadiene styrene; polyvinyl chloride; and, metal. 
   
   
       32 . A method for constructing columns and beams, comprising:
 building a form by:
 configuring two or more panels adjacent to, on top of, and opposite each other; 
 securing a first of the two or more panels on top of a second of the two or more panels; 
 connecting two or more panels opposite each other; and 
 fastening two or more panels adjacent to each other; and 
   pouring concrete into the form thus creating a monolithic unit.   
   
   
       33 . The method as recited in  claim 33 , further comprising:
 attaching the one or more panels to a base system.   
   
   
       34 . The method as recited in  claim 33 , wherein connecting two or more panels opposite each other further comprises engaging interior sides of the two or more panels opposite each other. 
   
   
       35 . The method as recited in  claim 33 , further comprising reinforcing the concrete. 
   
   
       36 . The method as recited in  claim 36 , wherein securing the first of the two or more panels on top of the second of the two or more panels further comprises engaging a bottom of the first of the two or more panels with a top of the second of the two or more panels.

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