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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 10, 2024
Filed:
Apr. 22, 2024
T. J. Harris Company, Knoxville, TN (US);
Terry L. Harris, Mascot, TN (US);
T. J. Harris Company, Knoxville, TN (US);
Abstract
A single-piece construction coupler for securing reinforcing bars in a parallel relationship includes a sleeve having a center portion, a first end portion extending from one end of the center portion, a second end portion extending from the opposing end of the center portion, and a channel. The center portion includes opposing sidewalls connected by an upper wall, and each of the end portions comprise opposing sidewalls connected by lower walls. Securing tabs extend into the channel from the bottom of the upper wall. Ridges extend into the channel from each of the lower walls and the upper wall. The center portion and the end portions each include fillets connecting the sidewalls and the ridges to upper and lower walls to form rounded surfaces for receiving the reinforcing bars. The sleeve also includes grip protrusions on its outer surfaces.