Patent ID: 8327599
Filing Date: 2012-12-11
Classification: E04C

Abstract:
1. A spacer for positioning rods and wire in concrete, said spacer comprising: a first saddle portion, a spacing member joined with said first saddle portion, and a first outer edge joined with said spacing member opposite said first saddle portion; a conforming fixed centering tab joined with said first saddle portion at first and second ends, said centering tab including a centering groove; a second saddle portion, a spacing member joined with said second saddle portion, and a second outer edge joined with said spacing member opposite said second saddle portion; an adjustable and conforming centering flap joined with said second saddle portion at a first end via a hinge connection and including a free second end opposite said first end, said centering flap having a length greater than a width of an opening of said second saddle portion; and a connection mechanism joined with said spacing members adjacent said outer edges, for pivoting said first and second saddle portions.