CONSTRUCTION FORM

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to construction implements, more specifically but not by way of limitation, a form that is employed to seal a side of a hole present in an existing wall wherein the form is movable between a collapsed position and a deployed position facilitating an ability for the form to be passed through the hole in the wall and then provide sealing thereof in its deployed position.

BACKGROUND

As is known in the art, walls such as concrete walls are manufactured from concrete in its pourable state wherein the concrete is poured into forms and subsequently will cure and create a solid wall. Once concrete walls are poured there are occasions whether executing a repair or installation of an object that a hole becomes present in the wall. While some holes can be filled with alternate materials such as but not limited foam, other holes need to be backfilled with concrete for structural or other reasons.

An issue exists when attempting to backfill a hole in a concrete wall wherein one side of the concrete wall cannot be accessed. As concrete and similar materials need forms to close openings and the like, individuals are unable to pour concrete into holes where the opposing side cannot be blocked and or sealed of so as to facilitate an ability to fill the hole with concrete. No form exists that allows a form to be journaled through a hole and then oriented in such a manner wherein the form provides the needed blockage of the hole.

Accordingly, there is a need for a concrete form that is configured to be movable between a collapsed position and a deployed position so as to facilitate an ability for the form to be journaled through a hole then provide sealing of an opening thereof.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is the object of the present invention to provide a form configured to be utilized on objects such as but not limited to a concrete wall providing blockage of an opening therein wherein the present invention includes a body manufactured from a suitable rigid material.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a form operable to provide sealing of an opening in a wall to permit a pourable material to be poured into the wall wherein the body of the present invention includes a first portion and a second portion.

A further object of the present invention is to provide a form configured to be utilized on objects such as but not limited to a concrete wall providing blockage of an opening therein wherein the first portion and the second portion are hingedly coupled.

Yet a further object of the present invention is to provide a form operable to provide sealing of an opening in a wall to permit a pourable material to be poured into the wall wherein the body is movable between a collapsed position and a deployed position.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a form configured to be utilized on objects such as but not limited to a concrete wall providing blockage of an opening therein wherein the first portion and second portion of the body are identically constructed having a lower section and an upper section.

An additional object of the present invention is to provide a form operable to provide sealing of an opening in a wall to permit a pourable material to be poured into the wall wherein the lower section is semi-annular in shape.

Yet a further object of the present invention is to provide a form configured to be utilized on objects such as but not limited to a concrete wall providing blockage of an opening therein wherein the upper section is planar in form and perpendicular to the lower section extending outward therefrom.

To the accomplishment of the above and related objects the present invention may be embodied in the form illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Attention is called to the fact that the drawings are illustrative only. Variations are contemplated as being a part of the present invention, limited only by the scope of the claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

A more complete understanding of the present invention may be had by reference to the following Detailed Description and appended claims when taken in conjunction with the accompanying Drawings wherein:

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of the present invention in a collapsed position; and

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the present invention in a collapsed position partially journaled into an exemplary pipe; and

FIG. 3 is a bottom perspective view of the present invention in its deployed position; and

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the present invention in position against an opening providing sealing thereof.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Referring now to the drawings submitted herewith, wherein various elements depicted therein are not necessarily drawn to scale and wherein through the views and figures like elements are referenced with identical reference numerals, there is illustrated a construction form 100 constructed according to the principles of the present invention.

An embodiment of the present invention is discussed herein with reference to the figures submitted herewith. Those skilled in the art will understand that the detailed description herein with respect to these figures is for explanatory purposes and that it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that alternative embodiments are plausible. By way of example but not by way of limitation, those having skill in the art in light of the present teachings of the present invention will recognize a plurality of alternate and suitable approaches dependent upon the needs of the particular application to implement the functionality of any given detail described herein, beyond that of the particular implementation choices in the embodiment described herein. Various modifications and embodiments are within the scope of the present invention.

It is to be further understood that the present invention is not limited to the particular methodology, materials, uses and applications described herein, as these may vary. Furthermore, it is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is used for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. It must be noted that as used herein and in the claims, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” include the plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, a reference to “an element” is a reference to one or more elements and includes equivalents thereof known to those skilled in the art. All conjunctions used are to be understood in the most inclusive sense possible. Thus, the word “or” should be understood as having the definition of a logical “or” rather than that of a logical “exclusive or” unless the context clearly necessitates otherwise. Structures described herein are to be understood also to refer to functional equivalents of such structures. Language that may be construed to express approximation should be so understood unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

References to “one embodiment”, “an embodiment”, “exemplary embodiments”, and the like may indicate that the embodiment(s) of the invention so described may include a particular feature, structure or characteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes the particular feature, structure or characteristic.

Referring in particular to the Figures submitted herewith, the construction form 100 includes a body 10 wherein the body 10 is manufactured from a durable rigid material such as but not limited to metal. The body 10 is comprised of a first portion 20 and a second portion 40 wherein the first portion 20 and second portion 40 are hingedly coupled with hinge member 50. The body 10 is operable to be movable between a collapsed position and a deployed position. The collapsed position is illustrated herein in FIG. 1 and the deployed position is illustrated herein in FIG. 3. In the collapsed position, the body 10 is configured to be inserted into and through an exemplary pipe 99. It should be understood that the pipe 99 is exemplary and that the construction form 100 could be inserted into holes or similar items present in walls or other structures. Furthermore, it should be understood within the scope of the present invention that the body 10 could be provided in alternate sizes in order to provide sealing of various sizes of holes.

The first portion 20 is comprised of a lower section 22 and an upper section 24. The lower section 22 is semi-annular in shape having bottom surface 23. Upper section 24 is planar in manner and is perpendicular to the lower section 22 being integrally secured therewith utilizing suitable techniques. The upper section 24 is rectangular in shape and is of suitable size so as to extend beyond the perimeter 98 of the pipe 99 when the body 10 is placed in its deployed position. While the upper section 24 is illustrated herein as being rectangular in shape, it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the upper section 24 could be formed in alternate shapes so as to extend beyond a perimeter edge of a hole in which the construction form 100 is being utilized to provide sealing of an opening thereof.

The second portion 40 is identically constructed as the first portion 20. The second portion 40 is comprised of a lower section 42 and an upper section 44. The lower section 42 is semi-annular in shape having bottom surface 43. Upper section 44 is planar in manner and is perpendicular to the lower section 42 being integrally secured therewith utilizing suitable techniques. The upper section 44 is rectangular in shape and is of suitable size so as to extend beyond the perimeter 98 of the pipe 99 when the body 10 is placed in its deployed position. While the upper section 44 is illustrated herein as being rectangular in shape, it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the upper section 44 could be formed in alternate shapes so as to extend beyond a perimeter edge of a hole in which the construction form 100 is being utilized to provide sealing of an opening thereof.

The first portion 20 and second portion 40 are hingedly coupled employing hinge member 50. The hinge member 50 is operably coupled to the bottom surface 23 of the lower section 22 of the first portion 20 and the bottom surface 43 of the lower section 42 of the second portion 40. Hinge member 50 is operable to facilitate movement of the body 10 between its collapsed position and deployed position. While a hinge member 50 is illustrated and discussed herein for moving the body 10 between its collapsed and deployed position, it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that alternate elements could be utilized to facilitate movement of the body 10 between its collapsed and deployed position. In the deployed position the upper sections 24,44 extend beyond the perimeter 98 of the pipe 99 as is illustrated herein in FIG. 4.

Ensuing insertion of the body 10 into a desired hole or pipe 99, the body 10 is moved to its deployed position employing pull member 60. Pull member 60 is manufactured from wire cable or other suitable material having end 61 secured to the bottom surface 23. A distal end (not particularly illustrated herein) remains on the opposing side of the hole or pipe 99 and is grasped by a user of the construction form 100 wherein pulling of the pull member 60 ensuing the body 10 being clear of the opening 97 transitions the body 10 from its collapsed position to its deployed position.

In the preceding detailed description, reference has been made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which are shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments, and certain variants thereof, have been described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention. It is to be understood that other suitable embodiments may be utilized and that logical changes may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. The description may omit certain information known to those skilled in the art. The preceding detailed description is, therefore, not intended to be limited to the specific forms set forth herein, but on the contrary, it is intended to cover such alternatives, modifications, and equivalents, as can be reasonably included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.