Reginald Hough
Architects at Bennett Ave, New York, NY
License number
Colorado 20544
Issued Date
Sep 27, 1963
Renew Date
Jul 31, 1991
Expiration Date
Jul 31, 1991
Type
Architect
Address
Address
150 Bennett Ave APT 7H, New York, NY 10040
Professional information
Crack Inducer Plate For Concrete
US Patent:
5918428, Jul 6, 1999
Filed:
Feb 19, 1997
Appl. No.:
8/802225
Inventors:
Reginald D. Hough - New York NY
Assignee:
Engineered Devices Corporation - Ridgefield Park NJ
International Classification:
E04B 168
US Classification:
521273
Abstract:
A crack inducer plate assembly for concrete structures having a volume and an outer surface includes an elongated and rigid core plate for extending in the volume at a location spaced from the surface, the core plate having opposite sides. A waterproof and resilient waterstop member is fixed to and covers the opposite sides of the core plate. Crossplates are welded to the core plate to anchor the core plate to reinforcing bars in the concrete. Cracks are formed in a controlled manner within the volume and by the waterstop member.