Tool free rebar tie

Abstract

Tool Free Rebar TieA metal wire tie consisting of a piece of 16 gauge wire between 8 and 12 inches long with a loop on each end and each loop closed with a twist. The inventive device is used to fasten rebar on construction sites prior to a concrete pour. The user grips the wire, placing gloved fingers through the loops, and wraps the wire around the joint where two rebar sections come together. The tie is used in place of a mechanical system and requires no tools or other devices to fasten the metal rods which reinforce concrete. Application of the tie is 2-3 times faster than the method currently in use providing substantial savings in man power and time for virtually any construction job where reinforced concrete is required.

Claims

1. A system for tying rebar comprising: a. two or more intersecting pieces of rebar; and b. a rebar tie comprising: i. a first loop; ii. a second loop; and iii. a middle section that separates the first loop from the second loop, wherein the first loop, the second loop, and the middle section are collectively constructed from a single, continuous piece of metal wire having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end and the second end are twisted around the middle section a plurality of times, securing the first end and the second end to the middle section to form the first loop and the second loop, respectively, wherein the first loop and the second loop each have a diameter of two inches, wherein the tie is configured to be tied entirely by hand, wherein the first loop and the second loop are each configured to receive a user's finger therethrough to effectuate a process of securing the tie around the rebar intersection, such that the user may wrap the middle section around the rebar intersection using the first loop and the second loop as finger holds for leverage.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein the first end and the second end are twisted around the middle section at least three times.

3. The system of claim 1, wherein a length of the middle section is between eight and twelve inches.

4. The system of claim 1, wherein the wire is coated with an epoxy.

5. The system of claim 1, wherein the wire is galvanized.

6. A system for tying rebar comprising: a. two or more intersecting pieces of rebar; and b. a rebar tie comprising: i. a first loop; ii. a second loop; and iii. a middle section that separates the first loop from the second loop, wherein a length of the middle section is between eight and twelve inches, wherein the first loop, the second loop, and the middle section are collectively constructed from a single, continuous piece of metal wire having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end and the second end are twisted around the middle section at least three times, securing the first end and the second end to the middle section to form the first loop and the second loop, respectively, wherein the first loop and the second loop each have a diameter of two inches, and wherein an exterior surface of the wire is coated, wherein the tie is configured to be tied entirely by hand, wherein the first loop and the second loop are each configured to receive a user's finger therethrough to effectuate a process of securing the tie around the rebar intersection, such that the user may wrap the middle section around the rebar intersection using the first loop and the second loop as finger holds for leverage.

7. The system of claim 6, wherein the coating on the exterior surface of the wire is selected from the group consisting of zinc and epoxy.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) Various other objects, features and attendant advantages of the present invention will become fully appreciated as the same becomes better understood when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like reference characters designate the same or similar parts throughout the several views, and wherein:

(2) FIG. 1 is a top plan view of the rebar tie;

(3) FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the rebar tie;

(4) FIG. 3 is a side elevational view of the rebar tie; and

(5) FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the rebar tie with two intersecting pieces of rebar.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

(6) Turning now descriptively to the figures, FIGS. 1-4 illustrate a tie 5 to join rebar sections in reinforced concrete projects, said tie 5 consisting of a single section 10 of 16 gauge wire with a 2-inch diameter loop 15, 20 at each end. The wire section 10 between the loops 15, 20 is between 8 and 12 inches long to allow for different size rebar which may be found on construction sites. The wire is made of soft steel and is either epoxy coated or galvanized.

(7) The user wraps the wire around the joint (any place where two pieces of rebar intersect, either parallel or perpendicular) and using the loops 15, 20 as finger holds for leverage, twists the wire to secure the wire around joint to ensure integrity of the grid and that the rebar does not move when the concrete is poured.

(8) As to a further discussion of the manner of usage and operation of the present invention, the same should be apparent from the above description. Accordingly, no further discussion relating to the manner of usage and operation will be provided. With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.

(9) Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.