Patent ID: 7654052
Filing Date: 2010-02-02
Classification: E04B

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for connecting opposing panels of an insulated concrete form, comprising: a pair of end portions configured to connect opposing foam panels of the insulated concrete form, wherein said end portions comprise elongated end plates, each end plate having a length and a width, the length being at least twice the width; at least two structural members joining said end portions, wherein each member includes receptacles for rebar disposed transversely to the length of the end plates; and at least one of the structural members including at least two projections defining a tapered open seating surface between the projections, said seating surface configured to at least partially surround and conform to rebar disposed substantially parallel to the length of the end plates; wherein said apparatus is a single integrated unit molded of plastic, and wherein the seating surface is integrally molded onto a face of one of the two structural members, said projections projecting transversely to the length of the end plates.