Clay Jenna Naito

US Patent:

20160319545, Nov 3, 2016

Filed:

May 6, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/148119

Inventors:

- Bethlehem PA, US
Clay Naito - Bethlehem PA, US

International Classification:

E04C 5/16

Abstract:

Provided herein are connectors for use in assembling reinforced concrete structures, as well as methods of assembly using the connectors. In one embodiment, the connectors and methods provide for secure and easy connection to the butt end of any rebar rod, as well as attachment of an opposite end to another metal structure. For example, a butt portion of a connector slides over the butt portion of a rebar rod, and can include one or more sidewall openings to allow welding onto rebar that is enclosed within the butt portion of the connector. The opposite second end can include a faceplate for attaching a weld plate, thus permitting a series of connections using connectors and weld plates, among other things. The connectors provide selected properties that differ from the rebar, welds, and weld plates, such as stretch, yield strength, ultimate strength, and transfer of stress and vibration, among other things.

US Patent:

20140230360, Aug 21, 2014

Filed:

Apr 18, 2012

Appl. No.:

14/346372

Inventors:

Clay Naito - Bethlehem PA, US

Assignee:

Lehigh University - Bethlehem PA

International Classification:

E04C 5/16
E04G 21/12

US Classification:

52712, 29428, 403192

Abstract:

Provided herein are connectors for use in assembling reinforced concrete structures, as well as methods of assembly using the connectors. In one embodiment, the connectors and methods provide for secure and easy connection to the butt end of any rebar rod, as well as attachment of an opposite end to another metal structure. For example, a butt portion of a connector slides over the butt portion of a rebar rod, and can include one or more sidewall openings to allow welding onto rebar that is enclosed within the butt portion of the connector. The opposite second end can include a faceplate for attaching a weld plate, thus permitting a series of connections using connectors and weld plates, among other things. The connectors provide selected properties that differ from the rebar, welds, and weld plates, such as stretch, yield strength, ultimate strength, and transfer of stress and vibration, among other things.