US2013180200A1PendingUtilityA1

Adjustable Rebar Connector

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: Jan 12, 2012Filed: Jan 12, 2012Published: Jul 18, 2013
Est. expiryJan 12, 2032(~5.5 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Peter W. Gavin
E04C 5/168E04C 5/167
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Abstract

An adjustable rebar connector for joining rebar rods is disclosed. In some embodiments, the connector includes the following: a first portion including one or more arms, each of the one or more arms including a male portion extending therefrom and a first notch having a first longitudinal axis, the first notch being configured to releasably retain a first rebar rod; a second portion including a second notch formed therein and one or more female portions for receiving and retaining the male portion extending from a corresponding one of the one or more arms, the second notch having a second longitudinal axis that is not parallel to the first longitudinal axis, the second notch being configured to releasably retain a second rebar rod; a chair portion extending outwardly from one or more of the first and second portions; and a hinge portion joining the first and second portions.

Claims

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1 . An adjustable rebar connector comprising:
 a first portion including one or more arms, each of said one or more arms including a male portion extending therefrom and a first notch having a first longitudinal axis;   a second portion including a second notch formed therein and one or more female portions for receiving and retaining said male portion extending from a corresponding one of said one or more arms, said second notch having a second longitudinal axis that is not parallel to said first longitudinal axis; and   a hinge portion joining said first and second portions.   
     
     
         2 . An adjustable rebar connector according to  claim 1 , further comprising a chair portion extending outwardly from one or more of said first and second portions. 
     
     
         3 . An adjustable rebar connector according to  claim 1 , wherein one of said male portions and one of said female portions form an adjustable and releasable connection. 
     
     
         4 . An adjustable rebar connector according to  claim 3 , wherein said connection is a ratchet mechanism. 
     
     
         5 . An adjustable rebar connector according to  claim 3 , wherein said one or more female portions include a release button for allowing said male portion to be released. 
     
     
         6 . An adjustable rebar connector according to  claim 1 , wherein said first and second longitudinal axes are substantially perpendicular. 
     
     
         7 . An adjustable rebar connector according to  claim 1 , wherein one or more of said first and second portions include tabbed portions configured for enhancing grip. 
     
     
         8 . An adjustable rebar connector according to  claim 1 , wherein said male portions is curved. 
     
     
         9 - 16 . (canceled) 
     
     
         17 . An adjustable rebar connector for joining rebar rods to one another, said connector comprising:
 a first portion including one or more arms, each of said one or more arms including a male portion extending therefrom and a first notch having a first longitudinal axis, said first notch being configured to releasably retain a first rebar rod;   a second portion including a second notch formed therein and one or more female portions for receiving and retaining said male portion extending from a corresponding one of said one or more arms, said second notch having a second longitudinal axis that is not parallel to said first longitudinal axis, said second notch being configured to releasably retain a second rebar rod;   a chair portion extending outwardly from one or more of said first and second portions; and   a hinge portion joining said first and second portions.   
     
     
         18 . A connector according to  claim 17 , wherein one of said male portions and one of said female portions form an adjustable and releasable connection. 
     
     
         19 . A connector according to  claim 18 , wherein said connection is a ratchet mechanism. 
     
     
         20 . A connector according to  claim 17 , wherein said first and second longitudinal axes are substantially perpendicular.

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