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US 8,261,503 B2Granted
Fastener element and system for curing concrete
OwnerDonald L. Meyerinventor
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Abstract
Provided is a fastener element for securing a curing blanket over the open upper end of a concrete form. The fastener element comprises a wire body including a central portion extending laterally for at least the distance of the width of the concrete form and a pair of attachment portions at opposite ends of the central portion. The attachment portions secure the fastener element to the outer walls of the concrete form.
Claims8
A system for curing concrete comprising:
- a concrete form having an opening in an upper end for receiving concrete;
- a curing blanket for covering said opening in said upper end of said concrete form;
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- at least one fastener element for securing said curing blanket over said upper end of said concrete form, said fastener element comprising:
- a wire body;
- a central portion of said wire body extending laterally for at least a distance of the width of said concrete form;
- a pair of attachment portions at opposite ends of said central portion securing said fastener element to the outer walls of said concrete form by engaging against an outer side surface of said outer walls of said concrete form;
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- wherein said fastener element secures said curing blanket over said open upper end of said concrete form by said pair of attachment portions engaging against said outer surface of said concrete form and said central portion of said wire body traversing the open upper end of said concrete form.
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