Masonry block anchor bolt assembly

a technology of anchor bolts and masonry blocks, applied in the direction of screws, threaded fasteners, mechanical equipment, etc., can solve the problems of grout seeping general practice not meeting specific code requirements, and grout leaking onto the front face of the masonry

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-01-27
THOMPSON RONALD D
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[0014] Advantageously, the need to temporarily attach a template to a masonry block, as the grout is poured therein, is effectively eliminated.

Problems solved by technology

Such practice generally does not meet specific code requirements because the bolts do not remain centered within the mounting holes.
This generally results in the bolts being held in a non-horizontal or non-centered manner and, therefore, presents an appearance of sloppy work.
In addition, the plywood templates may be cupped or have other irregularities that cause the grout to seep onto the front face of the masonry.
Recent natural disasters including earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes have exposed the inadequacies of the above method problems when securing an anchor bolt to a construction block wall.

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[0020] The present invention will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which a preferred embodiment of the invention is shown. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiment set forth herein. Rather, this embodiment is provided so that this application will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the true scope of the invention to those skilled in the art.

[0021] The assembly of this invention is referred to generally in FIG. 1 by the reference numeral 10 and is intended to provide an anchor bolt for use in the construction industry. It should be understood that the assembly 10 may be used in a variety of industries and should not be construed as having limited application to only the construction industry.

[0022] The assembly 10 includes a bolt having an elongate portion 12 and an arcuate end portion 13 integral therewith. The arcuate end portion 13 ...

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An anchor bolt assembly includes a bolt having an elongate portion and an arcuate end portion integral therewith. The arcuate end portion is positioned within a hollow core of a masonry block with the elongate portion extending outwardly thereof. The assembly further includes a toggle member positionable along the elongate portion and adjacent the arcuate end portion so that the toggle member becomes disposed within a hollow core of a masonry block after being positioned along the elongate portion. The toggle member preferably has a front surface engageable with an interior surface of the masonry block. A nut is threadably positionable at the elongate portion and opposite to the toggle member so that the nut becomes disposed at an exterior of the masonry block.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] Not Applicable. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0002] Not Applicable. REFERENCE TO A MICROFICHE APPENDIX [0003] Not Applicable. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0004] 1. Technical Field [0005] This invention relates to an anchor bolt assembly and, more particularly, to an anchor bolt assembly including a toggle member for effectively securing a ledger to a masonry block commonly used in the building construction industry. [0006] 2. Prior Art [0007] Foundations of houses and other buildings are commonly constructed from construction blocks which are also commonly referred to as cinder foundation blocks or masonry blocks. These blocks are manufactured with two hollow cores which extend through the block in a vertical orientation when the blocks are properly stacked. The cores are separated by a cross-member which is located at the midsection of the block. [0008] Anchor bolts secured in a masonry block have lon...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E04C5/16F16B13/08F16B35/04
CPCE04C5/16F16B35/04F16B13/0833
Inventor THOMPSON, RONALD D.
Owner THOMPSON RONALD D
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