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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8096732 | Methods and apparatus for foundation system Methods and apparatus for foundation systems generally include a vertical support. a horizontal support configured to couple to the vertical support, and a composite material configured to couple to the horizontal support. The vertical support may be configured to r... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8066451 | Flood/wind resistant building The proposed invention is a flood and wind resistant building foundation. The building construction consists of an attached superstructure to a buoyant raft foundation with steel pipe anchor and bent steel plate guide assemblies attached at the foundation corners. T... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8007205 | Foundation wall vapor barrier system A foundation wall vapor barrier system comprising a wall vapor barrier extending vertically along an interior portion of a foundation wall to resist moisture transfer through the foundation wall. The wall vapor barrier includes a non-woven fibrous core layer, a mois... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7914235 | Methods and apparatus for foundation system Methods and apparatus for foundation systems generally include a vertical support, a horizontal support configured to couple to the vertical support, and a composite material configured to couple to the horizontal support. The vertical support may be configured to r... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7744315 | Reinforcement of foundation The present invention relates to a reinforcement of foundation which comprises at least two base steel plates arranged to be upright with respect to the ground and shaped as a plate with a cutaway formed at a top portion thereof, a reinforced steel plate coupled to ... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7618216 | Faultline fearless nanotube homes A structure to strengthen a house against earth movement, such as earthquake. The house can be known as the central house. In one embodiment, there is a slab under the house. The central house has a number of neighboring houses around it. There is also a slab under ... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7607864 | Buoyant building foundation An anchor system for a structure which experiences periodic buoyancy situations. The anchor system has a member connected at one end to a foundation and the other end to the buoyant structure. The member restricts movement of the buoyant structure in the transverse ... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7604436 | Repair and reinforcement system of existing structure using reaction force of pressurizing means and method thereof A system and method of repairing or reinforcing an existing structure using a reaction force of pressurizing means are provided. In a state in which structure supporting means, such as a steel pile, is pressed fit into the ground located under an existing structure ... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7520697 | System and method for elevating a support post A system and method for elevating a construction implement relative to a surface under construction includes erecting a support post having a generally hollow cavity on the surface under construction, such as a dam. A quantity of granular material is then dumped int... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7500807 | Method of construction using sheet piling sections A method of construction using sheet piling sections that includes the steps of: (a) installing a sheet piling wall in the ground to enclose a first area and a second area; (b) excavating a plurality of holes in the first area; (c) excavating the second area; (d) in... | 03/10/2009 |
| 7435038 | Method and apparatus for lifting and stabilizing subsided slabs, flatwork and foundations of buildings A method and apparatus for stabilizing and lifting subsided slabs, flatwork, foundations of buildings or other structures, and, in particular, to the slab pier and bracket which are used in the repair and support of said subsided slabs, flatwork, foundations of buil... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7431536 | Method of making a flat foundation for a floor without substantial excavation and foundation made by said method Cellular foil (3) is unfolded between the surface of earth base course (1) and the first floor layer (5) during building the subsoil, which cellular foil (3) is poured over with fill (4) from loose material at least up to filling t... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7416367 | Lateral force resistance device A lateral force resistance device for a ground achoring system suitably used in expansive soils has an inner sleeve structure and an outer collar connected to the inner sleeve structure by a plurality of load transfer members such as longitudinal load transfer plate... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7413385 | Foam pile system In this invention, after a hole has been drilled or excavated, injection probe(s) are placed at appropriate depth(s), the excavated native materials are replaced with appropriately sized crushed rock or other natural or synthetic materials, and then a polymeric resi... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7365446 | Wind power plant having power module mounted on tower foundation and method for use in constructing same The invention relates to a method for constructing a wind energy plant and to a wind energy plant as such. An aim of one aspect of the invention is to provide a method for constructing wind energy plants at lower expenses and more rapidly. According to one aspect, a... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7326003 | Surface structures and methods thereof A novel foundation system, method of manufacture and method of implementation are disclosed, comprising a simplified cast structure/pile combination advantageously shaped for selective positioning in different soil conditions to become a supporting foundation. In at... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7195426 | Structural pier and method for installing the same The present invention is for a pier that supports a foundation. The pier includes a pier shaft, a bracket mounted to a top end of the pier shaft that supports the weight of the foundation, and a pair of braces that extend laterally from the pier shaft and mount to t... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7192219 | Pier boot and method for sealing a crawlspace A pier boot is fabricated for installation around a pier in the crawlspace of a building. The pier boot includes a substantially impermeable polymer sheet. The polymer sheet has a flange portion and two or more slits therein. The slits define flap portions of the po... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7192221 | System for preventing seismic liquefaction of ground in urbanized area A system for preventing seismic liquefaction of the ground in an urban area built on reclaimed land consisting of a loose fine grained layer vulnerable to liquefaction underlain with a soft cohesive layer liable to uneven settlement. The system includes a plurality ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7174681 | Concrete from stake system with self-sealing plug Method and apparatus for securing a building foundation form disposed on a moisture barrier membrane. The method includes the steps of positioning one end of a concrete form stake in a mating structure of a plug, penetrating the moisture barrier membrane with a tip ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7163357 | Method and apparatus for lifting and stabilizing subsided slabs, flatwork and foundations of buildings A method and apparatus for stabilizing and lifting subsided slabs, flatwork, foundations of buildings or other structures, and, in particular, to the slab pier and bracket which are used in the repair and support of said subsided slabs, flatwork, foundations of buil... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7143848 | Downhole tool An expandable centralizer is disclosed having a body having a first portion of circular cross-section and a second portion of polyhedral cross-section. Centralizing members are arranged on the faces of the second portion which, in a first position, limit the diamete... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7144200 | Innovative prestressed scaffolding system Disclosed herein is a support system that is temporarily placed below ground for preventing collapse of the excavated ground when a subway is constructed or a basement of a building is built. The excavated ground or load is supported by means of supporting members, ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7131788 | High-flow void-maintaining membrane laminates, grids and methods A myriad of permutations of void-maintaining membrane laminates are provided. Laminates of the invention are particularly useful for providing high performance drainage within layered paved structures such as highways, airport runways and parking lots. Void-maintain... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7108794 | Recycled tire pipe fluid purification process and apparatus for liquids including stormwater A method of conveying and purifying fluids including stormwater by passing fluid through an assemblage of tires fastened together by physical and chemical means, and an apparatus for carrying out the same method, are disclosed. The apparatus according to the ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7094003 | Bracket assembly for lifting and supporting a foundation A bracket assembly rests upon a pier set adjacent to a foundation and a secondary component elevates the bracket assembly. The bracket provides adjustable engagement to limit rotation of the bracket with respect to an installed pier. The bracket assembly has an hous... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7076925 | Integrated footings A low impact foundation system requiring little or no excavation, and allowing for the preservation of soil and drainage characteristics of the site upon which it is erected. The system utilizes small obliquely driven piles in combination with footing or otherwise f... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7032346 | Foundation fumigation system A foundation fumigation system includes a fumigant container assembly. The fumigant container assembly contains a quality of fumigant to be applied around a foundation of a structure. The fumigant container assembly has a valve portion for selectively releasing the ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7033116 | Post-tensioned rammed earth construction A method for erecting structures composed of rammed-earth. A method of rammed-earth building construction is disclosed wherein walls are post-tensioned to enhance the ability of the wall to receive lateral loading without failing in tension. Post-tensioning r... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7029205 | Apparatus for pipeline stabilization and shoreline erosion protection Disclosed is an apparatus for pipeline stabilization and shoreline erosion protection, termed a BulkMat device, for protecting and securing pipelines, which are typically located in ditches or on the floor of large bodies of water. In preferred form, the BulkMat com... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7025537 | Subterranean structures and methods for constructing subterranean structures One embodiment of the present invention provides for a subterranean structure, having a continuous ribbon slab having a plurality of flights fabricated from concrete. The ribbon slab defines periodic openings therein which generally align between adjacent flights. A... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7018134 | Foundation and soil irrigation system utilizing wicking materials The present invention provides a method and apparatus for a foundation and soil irrigation system having multiple independent zones that can be controlled to deliver fluid to surrounding soil. The system can be installed above or below ground, but in a preferred emb... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7011475 | Method for preventing seismic liquefaction of ground in urbanized area and facilities used in this method A method of preventing seismic liquefaction of the ground in an urban area built on reclaimed land consisting of a loose fine grained layer vulnerable to liquefaction underlain with a soft cohesive layer liable to uneven settlement comprising pumping out pore water ... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7004683 | Helice pierhead mounting plate and bolt assembly A mounting plate and bolt assembly adapted for attachment to a top portion of a helice pier shaft. The helice pier shaft threaded into the top of a ground surface. The assembly is used for supporting various types of building, highway and other types of structures. ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6976804 | Method of repairing damaged concrete slabs A method of repairing concrete slabs that have become uneven and dangerous is provided that employs lime sludge that is injected under pressure into the space between the lower surface of the damaged concrete slab and the underlying ground to raise that slab back in... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6974278 | Thermo-structural base for construction on unstable soils In this invention, after the grade at a construction site has been excavated and/or graded to its preliminary rough grade, re-enforcing material, typically synthetic in nature, such as nylon or polypropylene mesh or rods, fiber-glass rods or mesh, or other specified... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6948885 | Method for constructing foundation A method of construction includes positioning at least one support member (2) in the ground, forming a foundation (4) substantially adjacent the at least one support member, excavating ground beneath the foundation to a prescribed depth below the surfa... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6935083 | Skirting for manufactured and modular homes A skirting system for placement around a manufactured or modular home is provided wherein said system comprises a plurality of panels with upper and lower ends wherein the panels abut each other side to side to form a perimeter around the home. A plurality of base p... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6933904 | Antenna apparatus An antenna apparatus detects a reflected light from a scattered light or from a reflector (40) mounted in an optical fiber (6,6a-6d), measures a strain generated in a primary reflecting mirror (1) and so on based on the scat... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6926255 | Pool table slate lifter A pool table slate lifter with an adjustable support assembly and a lifting mechanism provided for lifting the entire slate horizontally from the table. Winches are arranged in relation with a power transmission shaft for contemporaneous, synchronous lifting and low... | 08/09/2005 |
