THOMAS EARL KEISER
Architects in Hummels Store, PA
License number
Pennsylvania RA007957X
Category
Architects
Type
Registered Architect
Address
Address
Hummels Store, PA 19540
Professional information
Concrete Beam Connection Sleeve
US Patent:
5386675, Feb 7, 1995
Filed:
Jul 12, 1993
Appl. No.:
8/087643
Inventors:
Kenneth C. Baur - Mohnton PA
Thomas E. Keiser - Mohnton PA
Thomas E. Keiser - Mohnton PA
Assignee:
High Industries, Inc. - Lancaster PA
International Classification:
E04B 141, E04G 1700
US Classification:
52250
Abstract:
A concrete beam connector sleeve has a tubular plastic body with a large dimensional end portion, a funnel portion joining the end portion, a rod guide portion joining the funnel portion, a bolting step joining the rod guide portion and a large dimension portion at the end of the sleeve away from the opposite end of the sleeve. The sleeve is cast in a cement column with the large dimension portion opening into a spandrel-supporting recess and the other large dimension portion opening into the opposite side of the column. A threaded rod mounted in a spandrel seated in the recess extends through the interior of the sleeve and past the bolting step. A nut threaded onto the end of the rod secure the spandrel in place on the column.