Patent ID: 6684595
Filing Date: 2004-02-03
Classification: E04C

Abstract:
A concrete reinforcing bar support comprising:a base; a support structure extending upwardly from said base, said support structure having a channel formed in an upper surface thereof, said channel extending in a direction and having a size suitable for receiving a first rebar therein; a first clamping structure fixed to said support structure on one side of said channel, said first clamping structure having a curved element extending therein suitable for receiving a second rebar therein extending in a direction transverse to the first rebar; and a second clamping structure affixed to said support structure on an opposite side of said channel, said second clamping structure having a curved element extending therein suitable for receiving the second rebar therein, said second clamping structure being in spaced parallel relationship to said first clamping structure, each of said first and second clamping structures comprising: a generally U-shaped member extending flexibly upwardly from said support structure; a first retainer affixed to an upper end of one side of said U-shaped member and extending inwardly and downwardly therefrom, the curved element being formed on said first retainer; and a second retainer affixed to an upper end of an opposite side of said U-shaped member, said second retainer having a plurality of ribs extending angularly inwardly from said opposite side of said U-shaped member.