# US 2014/0197573 A1 · Concrete forming systems and methods > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2014/0197573 A1 - Document ID: US20140197573A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 14/216,827 - Filed: 2014-03-17 - Published: 2014-07-17 - Earliest claimed: 2011-09-16 - Assignees: Goss Construction, Inc. - Applicants: Goss Construction, Inc. - Inventors: Richard A. GOSS - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140197573A1 ## CPC - B29C 39/10: incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. casting around inserts or for coating articles {(coating a surface by casting in general B05D1/30, B29C39/126 takes precedence)} - E02D 27/32: Foundations for special purposes {(for paving of roads E01C3/00)} - B29C: SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING (making preforms B29B11/00; making laminated products by combining previously unconnected layers which become one product whose layers will remain together B32B37/00 - B32B41/00) - E02D: FOUNDATIONS; EXCAVATIONS; EMBANKMENTS (specially adapted for hydraulic engineering E02B); UNDERGROUND OR UNDERWATER STRUCTURES {(tunnels, tunnelling, mining E21)} ## Abstract Systems and methods for constructing concrete foundations are provided which allow for rapid and high-precision placement and alignment of anchor bolts across large distances. A frame system is constructed outside of an excavation and then suspended, using supports, over an excavation. The frame system can include a frame having one or more templates for anchor bolts, a form suspended from the frame, and a mat and cage assembly tied to the frame. The frame system can be aligned in proper position and the anchor bolts placed in the frame system before the concrete is placed. In this way, the anchor bolts can be cast in place as the footing is placed. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A method of forming a concrete spread footing in an excavation, the method comprising: providing a frame assembly comprising: a frame configured to extend over the excavation from a first side of the excavation to an opposing second side of the excavation; a form coupled, to the frame, the form configured, to define at least part of the shape of the concrete footing; a reinforcement structure configured to reinforce the concrete spread footing, at least part of the reinforcement structure being disposed within the form; and a template defining an inbed pattern over the form; coupling at least one inbed to the template; positioning the frame assembly over the excavation such that at least part of the form, and at least part of the reinforcement structure are suspended in the excavation, wherein positioning the frame assembly comprises placing the frame assembly on in-ground supports disposed on first and second sides of the excavation, wherein the in-ground supports are set to grade before the frame assembly is placed on the supports; and placing concrete into the form so as to form the spread footing. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein concrete is placed into the form until at least a lower portion of the at least one inbed is surrounded by concrete. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the reinforcement structure is releasably coupled to the frame. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, further comprising separating the frame and the form from the concrete footing. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The method of claim 4, wherein the frame and the form remain coupled to one another as they are separated from the concrete footing. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, further comprising forming a second concrete footing in a second excavation using the frame assembly. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one inbed comprises an anchor bolt. ### Claim 8 An assembly for use in forming a concrete spread footing in an excavation, the assembly comprising: a frame configured to extend over the excavation from a first side of the excavation to an opposing second side of the excavation; a form coupled to the frame, the form configured, to define at least part of the shape of the concrete footing; a reinforcement structure configured to reinforce the concrete spread footing, at least part of the reinforcement structure being disposed within the form; and a template defining an inbed pattern over the form; wherein the frame is configured to be placed on in-ground supports disposed on first and second sides of the excavation and thereby set to grade with the form and the reinforcement structure suspended from the frame. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The assembly of claim 8, further comprising at least one inbed, the at least one inbed being releasably coupled to the template. ### Claim 10 (depends on 8) The assembly of claim 8, wherein the frame includes at least one opening through which concrete can be placed into the form, at least when the form is suspended from the frame. ### Claim 11 (depends on 8) The assembly of claim 8, wherein the reinforcement structure is releasably coupled to the frame. ### Claim 12 (depends on 8) The assembly of claim 8, wherein the assembly is configured to allow separation and removal of the form and the frame from the concrete footing without requiring separation of the form from the frame. ### Claim 13 (depends on 8) The assembly of claim 8, wherein the template is removably coupled to the frame. ### Claim 14 (depends on 8) The assembly of claim 8, wherein the frame comprises at least one attachment member configured to couple to the frame and the form. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The assembly of claim 14, wherein the attachment member is disposed vertically below the template and spaced apart vertically from the template by a sufficient distance to allow workers' hands to access the space vertically between the attachment member and the template. ### Claim 16 (depends on 8) The assembly of claim 8, further comprising first and second in-ground supports configured to support the frame over the first and second sides, respectively, of the excavation. ### Claim 17 An assembly for use in forming a concrete spread footing, the assembly comprising: means for defining the shape of a concrete pier; means for reinforcing the concrete spread footing, the reinforcing means being at least partially disposed within the shape-defining means; means for defining an inbed pattern over the shape-defining means and the reinforcing means; and means for suspending the shape-defining means and the reinforcing means over an a spread footing excavation, wherein the means for suspending is configured to be placed on in-ground supports disposed on first and second sides of the excavation and thereby set to grade. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The assembly of claim 17, further comprising means for removing the shape-defining means and the suspending means from a formed, concrete spread footing without separating the shape-defining means from the suspending means.