Corner form/flatwall form release system

Abstract

Systems and methods are provided for separating one or more forms from a hardened material is provided. The system includes a support structure, a securing mechanism, coupled to the support structure, wherein the securing mechanism is configured to secure the system to the one or more forms, and a threaded rod, threaded through an opening in the support structure, wherein the threaded rod is configured to apply pressure to the hardened material.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A system for separating one or more forms from a hardened material, comprising:
 a support structure;   a securing mechanism, coupled to the support structure,
 wherein the securing mechanism is configured to secure the system to the one or more forms; and 
   a threaded rod, threaded through an opening in the support structure,
 wherein the threaded rod is configured to apply pressure to the hardened material. 
   
     
     
         2 . The system as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the hardened material is selected from the group consisting of: cement; and concrete. 
     
     
         3 . The system as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the securing mechanism is further configured to secure the system to the one or more forms using a nut and bolt. 
     
     
         4 . The system as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the threaded rod further includes a foot portion. 
     
     
         5 . The system as recited in  claim 4 , wherein the foot portion is configured to rest against the hardened material. 
     
     
         6 . The system as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the threaded rod further includes a knob section, the knob section being configured to assist in threading the threaded rod through the opening in the support structure. 
     
     
         7 . The system as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the securing mechanism has an adjustable length. 
     
     
         8 . A method for separating one or more forms from a hardened material, comprising:
 securing one or more release systems to the one or more forms, each of the one or more release systems including:
 a support structure; 
 a securing mechanism, coupled to the support structure,
 wherein the securing mechanism is configured to secure the system to the one or more forms; and 
 
 a threaded rod, threaded through an opening in the support structure,
 wherein the threaded rod is configured to apply pressure to the hardened material; and 
 
   threading the threaded rod through the opening in the support structure until the one or more forms separates from the hardened material.   
     
     
         9 . The method as recited in  claim 8 , wherein the hardened material is selected from the group consisting of: cement; and concrete. 
     
     
         10 . The method as recited in  claim 8 , wherein the securing further includes securing the system to the one or more forms using a nut and bolt. 
     
     
         11 . The method as recited in  claim 8 , wherein the threaded rod further includes a foot portion. 
     
     
         12 . The method as recited in  claim 11 , wherein the foot portion is configured to rest against the hardened material. 
     
     
         13 . The method as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the threaded rod further includes a knob section, the knob section being configured to assist in threading the threaded rod through the opening in the support structure. 
     
     
         14 . The method as recited in  claim 13 , wherein the threading further includes rotating the knob. 
     
     
         15 . The method as recited in  claim 8 , wherein the securing mechanism has an adjustable length.