Patent ID: 9388591
Filing Date: 2016-07-12
CPC Classification: E04B,E04G

Claim Text:
1. A method of repairing masonry including a masonry structure with first and second leaves or layers and having a void therebetween, comprising the steps of: a) providing at least one hole through the first leaf and continuing through at least a portion of the second leaf; b) inserting an anchor system into the at least one hole through the first leaf and continuing through the at least a portion of the second leaf such that a portion of the anchoring system is located within the void between leaves, the anchoring system comprising: c) securing a portion of the anchor system within the hole in the second leaf to secure the anchor system in place; d) securing another portion of the anchor system within the hole in the first leaf; e) providing pressurized water or air through an opening within the anchor system located in the portion thereof within the void between the first leaf and the second leaf in order to clean out old grout or cement located within the void; and f) providing a flowable substance through an opening within the anchor system located in the portion thereof within the void between the first leaf and the second leaf permitting the flowable substance to flow into the void between leaves to secure the leaves of the masonry structure together.