Wedge Anchor Removal Device

8) A wedge anchor removal device, comprising:

• an elongated cylindrical body;
• the elongated cylindrical body including a bore centrally defined therein;
• a pair of opposing flattened portions disposed on an external surface of the elongated cylindrical body;
• the bore dimensioned to receive a rod;
• the rod having a first end disposed opposite a second end;
• the rod defining an interior cavity;
• the interior cavity having a threaded interface;
• the threaded interface configured to receive an anchor bolt;
• a nut disposed on the second end of the rod;
• a washer disposed between the nut and the elongated cylindrical body;
• the second end defining a knurled interface.

12) A method of removing a wedge anchor, comprising:

• providing a wedge anchor removal device, comprising an elongated cylindrical body, the elongated cylindrical body including a bore centrally defined therein, the bore dimensioned to receive a rod, the rod having a first end disposed oppositely a second end, the rod defining an interior cavity, the first end having a threaded interface, the threaded interface configured to receive an anchor bolt, a nut disposed on the second end of the rod;
• engaging the threaded interface of the rod with an exposed end of the wedge anchor via rotation of the rod in a first direction;
• engaging the nut with the rod via rotation of the nut in the first direction;
• removing the wedge anchor via further rotation of the nut in the first direction.