Patent ID: 7581709
Filing Date: 2009-09-01
Classification: E04G,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A concrete slab form system for concrete slabs, said form system comprising: at least one shore post, said shore post comprising: a top plate; a post member extending downwardly from said top plate and supporting said top plate and supporting said top plate against the concrete slab; and a drop head movable about said post member from a first pouring position to a second released position, said drop head including a cup affixed thereto; and a locking mechanism for locking said drop head in said first pouring position; and at least one panel, said panel comprising: a rectangular flat upper surface having a notch in each corner; a plurality of end rails, each of said end rails adapted to support an end of said upper surface; a plurality of side rails, each of said side rails adapted to support a side of said upper surface; a plurality of corner members, each of said corner members being affixed at a first end to one of said end rails and affixed at an opposite end to said first end to one of said side rails, each of said corner members fitting within the notch of the flat upper surface, thereby forming a space to accommodate one of said shore posts; and a plurality of legs, each of said legs extending downwardly from one of said corner members, wherein each of said legs adapted to support said panel within with the cup of said drop head.