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Cover for prestressed concrete member

USPTO Application #: 20090100768
Title: Cover for prestressed concrete member
Abstract: A cover includes a body adapted to secure over a fitting disposed in a prestressed concrete member for lifting the concrete member. The body has a surface feature configured to achieve a substantially fluid tight seal with the concrete member. (end of abstract)



Agent: Mcnees Wallace & Nurick LLC - Harrisburg, PA, US
Inventors: Kenneth C. Baur, Alicia Allamena, Gary C. Graziano
USPTO Applicaton #: 20090100768 - Class: 52 21 (USPTO)

Cover for prestressed concrete member description/claims


The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20090100768, Cover for prestressed concrete member.

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  monitor keywords FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is directed to components for use with moldable building materials, and more specifically to covers for use with concrete members.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a cover including a body adapted to secure over a fitting disposed in a prestressed concrete member for lifting the concrete member. The body has a surface feature configured to achieve a substantially fluid tight seal with the concrete member.

The present invention further relates to a cover including a body adapted to secure over a fitting disposed in a prestressed concrete member for lifting the concrete member. The body has a surface feature configured to achieve a substantially fluid tight seal with the concrete member and a raised portion opposite the surface feature.

The present invention yet further relates to a cover including a body adapted to secure over a fitting disposed in a prestressed concrete member for lifting the concrete member or for temporarily securing an object to the concrete member. The body having a surface feature configured to achieve a substantially fluid tight seal with the concrete member.

An advantage of an embodiment of the present invention is that the cover can quickly and easily be installed.

Other features and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the following more detailed description of the preferred embodiment, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings which illustrate, by way of example, the principles of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a known lifting fitting installed in a concrete structure.

FIG. 2 is an embodiment of a cover of the present disclosure.

FIG. 3 is an elevation view of a cover of the present disclosure.

FIGS. 4 and 5 are bottom perspective views of respective cover embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 6 is a cross section of an embodiment of a cover of the present disclosure.

FIGS. 7-10 are enlarged portions of alternate cover embodiments taken from region 7 of FIG. 6 of the present disclosure.

Wherever possible, the same reference numbers will be used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts.

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