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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 06, 2009
Filed:
May. 29, 2007
Brain E. Lee, Corral de Tierra, CA (US);
Stephan K. Barsun, Davis, CA (US);
Richard C. Bourne, Davis, CA (US);
Marc A. Hoeschele, Davis, CA (US);
David A. Springer, Winters, CA (US);
Brain E. Lee, Corral de Tierra, CA (US);
Stephan K. Barsun, Davis, CA (US);
Richard C. Bourne, Davis, CA (US);
Marc A. Hoeschele, Davis, CA (US);
David A. Springer, Winters, CA (US);
Davis Energy Group, Inc., Davis, CA (US);
Abstract
A method of forming an insulated concrete foundation is provided comprising constructing a foundation frame, the frame comprising an insulating form having an opening, inserting a pocket former into the opening; placing concrete inside the foundation frame; and removing the pocket former after the placed concrete has set, wherein the concrete forms a pocket in the placed concrete that is accessible through the opening. The method may further comprise sealing the opening by placing a sealing plug or sealing material in the opening. A system for forming an insulated concrete foundation is provided comprising a plurality of interconnected insulating forms, the insulating forms having a rigid outer member protecting and encasing an insulating material, and at least one gripping lip extending outwardly from the outer member to provide a pest barrier. At least one insulating form has an opening into which a removable pocket former is inserted. The system may also provide a tension anchor positioned in the pocket former and a tendon connected to the tension anchor.