Patent ID: 8240633

Claim:
An apparatus for constructing a concrete column comprising: (a) an elongated assembly having a concrete receiving chamber; (b) a reusable, flexible securement jacket for circumscribing said elongated assembly, said flexible securement jacket having: (i) a first lateral edge having a connector segment; and (ii) a second lateral edge having a connector segment; (c) a first elongated draw tube telescopically received within said connector segment of said first lateral edge of said securement jacket; (d) a second elongated draw tube telescopically received within said connector segment of said second lateral edge of said securement jacket; and (e) connector means for interconnecting said first and second elongated draw tubes to secure said securement jacket in position about said elongate assembly, said connector means comprising a plurality of longitudinally spaced-apart, adjustable draw latches inter-connecting said first and second elongated draw tubes.