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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 22, 1986
Filed:
Oct. 29, 1984
Donald R Shelangoskie, Richmond Heights, OH (US);
Jack H Brown, Mentor, OH (US);
Eric K Jacobsen, Chagrin Falls, OH (US);
Patrick A Masterson, Mayfield Heights, OH (US);
Ricky A Pierce, Mentor, OH (US);
Barry A Rogers, South Euclid, OH (US);
Lawrence J Valentine, Chagrin Falls, OH (US);
The Austin Company, Cleveland, OH (US);
Abstract
Improved connections of preformed concrete construction elements wherein one or more metal pins, of any preferred cross-sectional shape, are cast in place, or grouted, extending into each of two elements to be connected, with an elastic grommet disposed between a portion of each pin, in an area on each pin nearest the joint, and the surrounding concrete or grout, whereby the load transfer capacity of the connection is increased about threefold.