Anchor Bolt Sock

Abstract

Disclosed is a re-usable protective cover for an anchor bolt, that prevents wet concrete, dirt, and other debris from coming into contact with the threads of an anchor bolt during a concrete pour, and subsequently. The protective cover is made of a flexible material that fits over the exposed threaded end of an anchor bolt, like a sock fits over a foot, and is removable, and re-usable at any stage.

1 . A protective cover for foundation anchor bolts comprising a flexible enclosure having a generally trapezoidal shape, connecting front and back panels, and an open mouth at the bottom thereof, said cover being dimensioned to enable it to fit over and enclose the threaded portion of an anchor bolt exposed above a concrete surface in which the anchor bolt is situated. 
   
   
       2 . The cover of  claim 1  in which said front and back panels each have a grommet situated near the bottom thereof. 
   
   
       3 . The cover of  claim 2  wherein the center opening of said grommet is of a size sufficient to pass a construction nail there-through. 
   
   
       4 . The cover of  claim 1  which further comprises a rope attached near the top thereof. 
   
   
       5 . The cover of  claim 4  wherein said rope is made of nylon. 
   
   
       6 . The cover of  claim 1  where the fabric of the cover is made of reinforced vinyl. 
   
   
       7 . The cover of  claim 5  wherein the reinforced vinyl is 11 mil thick.