Patent ID: 7448179
Filing Date: 2008-11-11
Classification: B25B,E04B,E04C

Abstract:
1. A method of installing reinforcements in a masonry wall, comprising: constructing a base; inserting a first reinforcement element into the base with a portion extending from the base; resting a cover member over an upper end of the portion of the first reinforcing element extending from the base, wherein the cover member has an upper portion no wider than a lower portion; constructing a wall of masonry blocks above the first reinforcement element, wherein each of the masonry blocks has a vertical opening formed there through and at least a portion of the vertical openings of the masonry blocks above the first reinforcement element are aligned in the masonry wall; removing the cover member from the first reinforcing element up through the aligned vertical openings in the masonry wall; and attaching a second reinforcement element to the first reinforcement element.