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Method and apparatus for forming frogs in the sides of a concrete element

CA 1295457 C · Owner: Seppanen, Aimo · Inventors: Seppanen, Aimo

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A method and apparatus for forming frogs in the sides of a slip-formed concrete element especial-, ly a hollow-core slab. The frogs are formed in the sides of the element by removing cast material from the sides by a reciprocating scraping action. The reciprocating movement parallel to the side of the element is effected with a drive motor and a lever assembly. By means of the method, it is possible to obtain a desired frog shape and depth without damaging the side surfaces.

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  • Granted February 11, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended February 11, 2009.
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FiledJanuary 16, 1987
GrantedFebruary 11, 1992
Term endedFebruary 11, 2009
Patent numberCA 1295457 C
Classification (IPC)B28B11/08 +2 more

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19881991199419972000200320062009Application filedJan 16, 1987Patent grantedFeb 11, 1992Term endedFeb 11, 2009

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