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| 20130074432 | INSULATED CONCRETE FORM AND METHOD OF USING SAME - The invention comprises connector for a pair of opposed spaced concrete forming panels. The connector comprises an elongate spacer member having flanges formed thereon intermediate a central portion thereof and each opposite end thereof. A portion of at least one end of the spacer member is sized and shaped to selectively engage an elongate panel bracing member. A composite insulated concrete form and a method of using the insulated concrete form are also disclosed. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130074433 | PRECAST CONCRETE STRUCTURES, PRECAST TILT-UP CONCRETE STRUCTURES AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - The invention comprises a method of forming a concrete structure. The method comprises placing plastic concrete in a form of a desired shape, encasing the concrete in insulating material having insulating properties equivalent to at least 1 inch of expanded polystyrene and allowing the plastic concrete to at least partially cure inside the insulating material. An insulated concrete form and a method of using the insulated concrete form are also disclosed. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130119576 | CONCRETE MIX COMPOSITION, MORTAR MIX COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF MAKING AND CURING CONCRETE OR MORTAR AND CONCRETE OR MORTAR OBJECTS AND STRUCTURES - The invention comprises a method of making a cement-based object or structure having a compressive strength greater than about 1,000 psi. The method comprises placing a cement-based material in an insulated concrete form, wherein the insulated concrete form has an R-value of at least 1.5, wherein the cement-based material comprises approximately 10% to approximately 80% by weight portland cement, and at least one of approximately 10% to approximately 90% by weight slag cement and approximately 5% to approximately 80% by weight fly ash. The invention also comprises a method of making a cement-based object or structure. The invention further comprises objects or structures made by the foregoing methods. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20140041329 | PRECAST CONCRETE STRUCTURES, PRECAST TILT-UP CONCRETE STRUCTURES AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - The invention comprises a method of forming a concrete structure. The method comprises placing plastic concrete in a form of a desired shape, encasing the concrete in insulating material having insulating properties equivalent to at least 1 inch of expanded polystyrene and allowing the plastic concrete to at least partially cure inside the insulating material. An insulated concrete form and a method of using the insulated concrete form are also disclosed. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140083333 | CONCRETE MIX COMPOSITION, MORTAR MIX COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF MAKING AND CURING CONCRETE OR MORTAR AND CONCRETE OR MORTAR OBJECTS AND STRUCTURES - The invention comprises a method of making a cement-based object or structure having a compressive strength greater than about 1,000 psi. The method comprises placing a cement-based material in an insulated concrete form, wherein the insulated concrete form has an R-value of at least 1.5, wherein the cement-based material comprises approximately 10% to approximately 80% by weight portland cement, and at least one of approximately 10% to approximately 90% by weight slag cement and approximately 5% to approximately 80% by weight fly ash. The invention also comprises a method of making a cement-based object or structure. The invention further comprises objects or structures made by the foregoing methods. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140084132 | COMPOSITE INSULATED PLYWOOD, INSULATED PLYWOOD CONCRETE FORM AND METHOD OF CURING CONCRETE USING SAME - The invention comprises a concrete form. The concrete form comprises a first panel having a first primary surface for contacting plastic concrete and a second primary surface opposite the first surface; and a second panel having a first primary surface and a second primary surface opposite the first surface, the second panel being attached to the first panel so that the first primary surface of the second panel is adjacent the second primary surface of the first panel. The concrete form also comprises a layer of radiant heat reflective material and a layer of insulating material disposed between and covering the second primary surface of the first panel and first primary surface of the second panel. A method of using the concrete form is also disclosed. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140087158 | HIGH PERFORMANCE, HIGHLY ENERGY EFFICIENT PRECAST COMPOSITE INSULATED CONCRETE PANELS - The invention comprises a relatively lightweight cementitious-based material panel. The cementitious-based material panel comprises a foam insulating panel having a first surface and a second surface; a first structural layer of cementitious-based material formed on the first surface of the foam insulating panel and affixed thereto; and a second non-structural layer of cementitious-based material formed on the second surface of the foam insulating panel and affixed thereto. The second non-structural layer of cementitious-based material is substantially thinner than the first structural layer of concrete. The second non-structural layer of cementitious-based material is preferably formed from polymer modified concrete, plaster or mortar. A method of making the cementitious-based material panel is also disclosed. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140088756 | METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED CURING OF CONCRETE AND ACCELERATING CONCRETE MATURITY OR EQUIVALENT AGE OF PRECAST CONCRETE STRUCTURES AND OBJECTS AND APPARATUS FOR SAME - The invention comprises a method of forming a concrete structure or object. The method comprises detecting the temperature of a quantity of curing concrete and selectively adding heat to the curing concrete, so that the temperature of the curing concrete follows a predetermined temperature profile during at least a portion of the concrete curing process. Apparatus for performing the method is also disclosed. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140174647 | COMPOSITE INSULATED CONCRETE FORM AND METHOD OF USING SAME - The invention comprises a foam insulating panel having an outer surface and a reinforcing member adhered to at least a portion of the outer surface of the foam insulating panel. An insulated concrete form and a method of using the insulated concrete form are also disclosed. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140212643 | COMPOSITE PRECAST CONCRETE STRUCTURES, COMPOSITE PRECAST TILT-UP CONCRETE STRUCTURES AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - The invention comprises a method of forming a concrete structure. The method comprises placing plastic concrete in a form of a desired shape, encasing the concrete in insulating material having insulating properties equivalent to at least 1 inch of expanded polystyrene and allowing the plastic concrete to at least partially cure inside the insulating material. An insulated concrete form and a method of using the insulated concrete form are also disclosed. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140260034 | HIGH PERFORMANCE, REINFORCED INSULATED PRECAST CONCRETE AND TILT-UP CONCRETE STRUCTURES AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - The invention comprises a product. The product comprises a foam insulating panel, the panel having a first primary surface and an opposite second primary surface, wherein the foam insulating panel defines at least one recessed channel in the first primary surface, the at least one recessed channel being sized and shaped to provide a mold for a structural reinforcing member. The product also comprises a concrete panel formed on the first primary surface and filling the at least one recessed channel so as to provide a structural reinforcing member for the concrete panel. The product further comprises an elongate anchor member in the foam insulating panel and extending from the first primary surface of the foam insulating panel into the concrete panel. A method of making a composite reinforced insulated concrete structure is also disclosed. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140263942 | HYBRID INSULATED CONCRETE FORM AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING SAME - The invention comprises a product. The product comprises a foam insulating panel having a first primary surface and an opposite second primary surface. A removable concrete form is spaced from the foam insulating panel and a concrete receiving space is defined between the second primary surface of the foam insulating panel and the removable concrete form. A method of using a hybrid insulated concrete form is also disclosed. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140272302 | ARCHITECTURAL FINISH, RECYCLED AGGREGATE COATING AND EXTERIOR INSULATED ARCHITECTURAL FINISH SYSTEM - The invention comprises a product. The product comprises a substrate having a first primary surface and an opposite second primary surface and a layer of cementitious material on the first primary surface. The product further comprises decorative aggregate particles partially embedded in the layer of cementitious material. A method of making the product is also disclosed. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140312524 | CONCRETE RUNWAYS, ROADS, HIGHWAYS AND SLABS ON GRADE AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - The invention comprises a method of forming a slab on grade. The method comprises placing a first layer of insulating material horizontally on the ground and placing plastic concrete for a slab on grade on the first layer of insulating material. The plastic concrete is then formed into a desired shape having a top and sides. A second layer of insulating material is placed on the top of the plastic concrete and the first and second layers of insulating material are left in place until the concrete is at least partially cured. The second layer of insulating material is then removed. The product made by the method is also disclosed. A slab on grade is also disclosed. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140332658 | INSULATED CONCRETE FORM AND METHOD OF USING SAME - The invention comprises connector for a pair of opposed spaced concrete forming panels. The connector comprises an elongate spacer member having flanges formed thereon intermediate a central portion thereof and each opposite end thereof. A portion of at least one end of the spacer member is sized and shaped to selectively engage an elongate panel bracing member. A composite insulated concrete form and a method of using the insulated concrete form are also disclosed. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20140333004 | INSULATED CONCRETE BATTERY MOLD, INSULATED PASSIVE CONCRETE CURING SYSTEM, ACCELERATED CONCRETE CURING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USING SAME - The invention comprises a concrete form. The concrete form comprises a first mold for concrete and a second mold for concrete, the first and second molds being in thermal communication with each other. The concrete form also comprises thermal insulating material substantially surrounding the first and second molds but not between the first and second molds. A method of using the concrete form is also disclosed. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20140333010 | REMOVABLE COMPOSITE INSULATED CONCRETE FORM, INSULATED PRECAST CONCRETE TABLE AND METHOD OF ACCELERATING CONCRETE CURING USING SAME - The invention comprises a concrete form. The concrete form comprises a first panel having a first primary surface for contacting plastic concrete and a second primary surface opposite the first surface, wherein the first panel is made from a rigid plastic sheet or a metal sheet; and a second panel spaced from the second primary surface of the first panel, wherein the second panel is made from a rigid plastic sheet or a metal sheet. The concrete form also comprises a layer of insulating material disposed between the first panel and the second panel. A method of using the concrete form is also disclosed. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20150007524 | HIGH PERFORMANCE, REINFORCED INSULATED PRECAST CONCRETE AND TILT-UP CONCRETE STRUCTURES AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - The invention comprises a product. The product comprises a foam insulating panel, the panel having a first primary surface and an opposite second primary surface, wherein the foam insulating panel defines at least one recessed channel in the first primary surface, the at least one recessed channel being sized and shaped to provide a mold for a structural reinforcing member. The product also comprises a concrete panel formed on the first primary surface and filling the at least one recessed channel so as to provide a structural reinforcing member for the concrete panel. The product further comprises an elongate anchor member in the foam insulating panel and extending from the first primary surface of the foam insulating panel into the concrete panel. A method of making a composite reinforced insulated concrete structure is also disclosed. | 01-08-2015 |
| 20150014300 | METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED CURING OF CONCRETE AND ACCELERATING CONCRETE MATURITY OR EQUIVALENT AGE, PRECAST CONCRETE STRUCTURES AND OBJECTS AND APPARATUS FOR SAME - The invention comprises a method of forming a concrete structure or object. The method comprises detecting the temperature of a quantity of curing concrete and selectively adding heat to the curing concrete, so that the temperature of the curing concrete follows a predetermined temperature profile during at least a portion of the concrete curing process. Apparatus for performing the method is also disclosed. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150069647 | INSULATED CONCRETE SLIP FORM AND METHOD OF ACCELERATING CONCRETE CURING USING SAME - The invention comprises a concrete form. The form comprises a first concrete forming panel having a first primary surface adapted for forming and contacting plastic concrete and a second primary surface opposite the first primary surface; a layer of insulating material contacting and substantially covering the second primary surface of the first concrete forming panel; and an insulating blanket adjacent the first concrete forming panel. A method of using the concrete form is also disclosed. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150069664 | INSULATED FLYING TABLE CONCRETE FORM, ELECTRICALLY HEATED FLYING TABLE CONCRETE FORM AND METHOD OF ACCELERATING CONCRETE CURING USING SAME - The invention comprises a flying table concrete form. The flying table concrete form comprises a concrete forming deck comprising a first concrete forming panel having a first primary surface adapted for forming and contacting plastic concrete and a second primary surface opposite the first primary surface, a layer of insulating material contacting and substantially covering the second primary surface of the first concrete forming panel, and a second panel contacting and substantially covering the layer of insulating material. The flying table concrete form also comprises a plurality of deck support members extending transversely with respect to the second panel, wherein the first concrete forming panel defines a plane and wherein no portion of the deck support members are in the plane defined by the first concrete forming panel. A method of using the flying table concrete form is also disclosed. | 03-12-2015 |
