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Coupler system for masonry reinforcement bars

a technology of masonry reinforcement and coupling system, which is applied in the direction of building components, building reinforcements, construction, etc., can solve the problems of inadequate building methods that once allowed houses, schools, and commercial buildings to last at least 100 to 200 years, and achieve the effect of increasing the strength of the wall or the building, and increasing the strength of the reinforced structur

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-02-04
QUINONES AMANDO
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The present disclosure describes a coupler that strengthens the linkage between masonry reinforcement bars, making the reinforced structure stronger and more resilient. The couplers are fitted to the ends of the reinforcement bars and secured in place by pins or other devices. This further increases the strength of the wall or building. Overall, the couplers enhance the overall strength and resilience of the reinforced structure.

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Buildings methods that once allowed houses, schools, and commercial buildings to last at least 100 to 200 years have been found to be inadequate in the increasingly powerful storms that have brought the world more powerful and more frequent tsunamis, hurricanes, and tornadoes.

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[0059]Referring to FIGS. 1-28, the coupler system comprises a coupler 1, which is hollow, ranges in length from about 1.5 to about 6 inches, and has openings 30 and 31 at each end. In another embodiment, the length of the coupler is from about 2 to about 4 inches in length and in another embodiment, the coupler 1 is about ½″ tall or wide; put another way, the coupler has a diameter of its outer circumference of about ½″, measured from the outer circumference 2. Under some circumstances, the diameter of the coupler may be larger or smaller than that illustrated in the figures. In one embodiment of the disclosure, the coupler is made of cold roll steel. The coupler 1 could also be made of copper, aluminum, magnesium, palladium, platinum, or any other metal, as well as fiberglass, a hard plastic, or ceramic.

[0060]The coupler 1 has four holes 3, 4, 5, 6 passing through the wall of the coupler. Hole 3 in the top 7 of the coupler 1 is aligned with hole 5 in the bottom 8 of the coupler 1. ...

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A coupler system is disclosed which secures ends of masonry reinforcement bars together. The coupler secures the ends of the bars in a variety of means, so as to strengthen the structural integrity of a building. The coupler system includes masonry reinforcement bars with holes in the ends which allow pins to pass through the coupler to secure the bar.

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BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE[0001]Climate changes in the latter part of the 20th century and in the first decade of the 21st century have necessitated a change in construction techniques. Buildings methods that once allowed houses, schools, and commercial buildings to last at least 100 to 200 years have been found to be inadequate in the increasingly powerful storms that have brought the world more powerful and more frequent tsunamis, hurricanes, and tornadoes. Additionally, as the population in the coastal areas around the Pacific Rim has increased almost exponentially, buildings must be built that can withstand not just storms, but earthquakes.[0002]U.S. Pat. No. 8,297,021 (Quinones)(herein incorporated by reference in its entirety) discloses the use of rebar for constructing and reinforcing modular block construction comprising placing on one top or more modular blocks a plurality of separators (masonry reinforcement bar). These masonry reinforcement bars placed between blocks gi...

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IPC IPC(8): E04C5/16
CPCE04C5/165
Inventor QUINONES, AMANDO
Owner QUINONES AMANDO