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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 7387293 | Device for holding and positioning construction materials The present invention discloses a device and method that allows the installation of construction materials, such as drywall, by a single person. The device comprises an extension (or hoist) section coupled at one end to a support which can receive and support a piec... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7234282 | Modular tower A modular tower assembly for use with blown film extrusion processes, where modular tower sections each having identical columns/foot prints can be stacked on top of one another. Each module can have rectangular type platforms with walk decks about a central rectang... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7191569 | Telescoping pier foundation A telescoping pier foundation system (100, 100a, 100b) comprises generally an outer shell preferably made of a tough material, such as, a suitable polymer or a metal alloy, having an internal cavity (12) for receiving cementitious ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7171787 | Rectangular tilt-up concrete tank construction A rectangular tilt-up concrete tank includes a concrete slab with a metal plate anchored thereto, the metal plate defining at least one substantially linear concrete side wall location. A plurality of preformed concrete side panels each having metal plates attached ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7111432 | Passthrough concrete anchor A concrete anchor. The concrete anchor can be embedded within a concrete member to enhance lifting of the concrete member. The concrete anchor of the present invention can include a bar having a top, bottom and first and second sides, at least one attachment apertur... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7097388 | Grout injecting/structure anchoring system A grout injecting/structure anchoring system has a support bracket with a horizontal portion and a pair of threaded recesses and a sleeve there between. A grout tube has a plurality of apertures along its length. A lower cross brace is positioned above the sleeve an... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7097147 | Non-destructive form brackets and methods of using the same A non-destructive form bracket assembly and method of using the same is provided including a bracket having a vertical supporting side and horizontal supporting side for maintaining a form vertically upright; an attachment device having a first and second foundation... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7086209 | Method for constructing a building and resulting building The subject invention pertains to a method for constructing, transporting and erecting buildings. The subject invention also relates to buildings which can be transported and erected at a desired site. Advantageously, a specific embodiment of the subject invention c... | 08/08/2006 |
| 6971821 | Grout injecting/structure anchoring system A grout injecting/structure anchoring system has a support bracket with a horizontal portion and a pair of threaded recesses and a sleeve there between. A grout tube has a plurality of apertures along its length. A lower cross brace is positioned above the sleeve an... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6923599 | In-ground lifting system and method An in-ground lifting system and method are provided that is operable for raising a structure and its foundation at least several feet. In one presently preferred embodiment, the method is utilized to raise the structure above any anticipated flood levels to thereby ... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6821056 | Grout injecting/structure anchoring system A structure has a foundation positionable on soil over bedrock. A hollow cylindrical supportive tube has a closed bottom end, an open top end and a plurality of spaced apertures along the length. A bracket coupled to the tube is adapted to be securely placed under a... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6814524 | 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... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6792734 | Device for protecting lifting inserts having a tubular body during their embedding in a prefabricated concrete component A device for protecting lifting inserts having a tubular body during embedding in a concrete component, comprising an elastically deformable element insertable in the axial end of the tubular body of the lifting insert directed toward the outside of the prefabricate... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6767167 | Method and apparatus for lifting and stabilizing a foundation A method and apparatus for lifting and stabilizing a foundation including a pier having a top end and a bottom end, the pier being disposed in shaft drilled proximate the foundation to a desired underground formation suitable for supporting the foundation, a slab br... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6705053 | Method and apparatus for utilizing non-cylindrical support sections to lift and level existing buildings from a location underneath the buildings An apparatus and a method are provided for lifting and leveling an existing building from a position underneath the existing building. At least a first non-cylindrical support section having a substantially rectangular shape and first and second ends is located with... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6658799 | Volumetric modular building system A volumetric modular building system comprising a reinforced concrete inverted "tee-beam" module. The module has a series of integral cross-walls which are spaced to coincide with the dimensions of the rooms and corridors constituting a section of a build... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6581996 | Lifting system for use in hoisting, particularly heavy cast panels A lifting system for hoisting heavy pre-cast panels includes an anchor-lifting device permanently secured within a connection recess formed in the panel, and a connecting apparatus that attaches to the anchor-lifting device. The anchor-lifting device pres... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6390734 | Method and apparatus for anchoring a piling to a slab foundation A device and method are provided for leveling and supporting a slab foundation on a column of piling sections. A vertical hole is bored through the slab foundation and an anchoring cylinder is inserted in the hole. An adhesive is used to adhere the outer ... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6260311 | Concrete form suspension system and method A concrete form suspension system has a form support projecting laterally from an upper portion of a vertically displaceable support structure and a hydraulic jack operable to raise the support structure along a vertically extending concrete structure. A ... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6193442 | Method and device for raising and supporting a building foundation A lifting assembly for raising and supporting the foundation of a structure made of a bracket that secures to the base of the building foundation, a pier driven into the ground to a layer bedrock, a pier support secured to the bracket through which the pi... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6082058 | Lifting method of building construction from top to bottom This invention relates to a lifting method of building construction from top to bottom, in which steel story posts are utilized for support columns needed by the building, all the stories are constructed on steel beams riveting positioned with steel story... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6067757 | Tilt-up concrete panel and forming system therefore A concrete wall panel for tilt-up construction provides polymeric peripheral elements defining panel and orifice edges and medial fastening strips extending in the panel between the peripheral elements, all of which remain as part of the finished panel to... | 05/30/2000 |
| 5987827 | Concrete building construction and method In a building construction individual concrete panels are formed utilizing a horizontal casting platform to tailor the panels to meet structural and aesthetic requirements with each panel having abutting joints that interlock. The method of installing the... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5970680 | Air-lifted slab structure A method and apparatus for raising concrete floor slabs to form a multi-floor structure. Slabs are cast near ground level with apertures cast for well placed columns. The slabs are lifted sequentially, uppermost first, by an air cushion backed up by follo... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5899039 | Method for installing a suspended ceiling in a storage tank A method of providing a suspended ceiling in a storage tank involves building a deck on the floor of the storage tank and raising it into place by using an external hoist mechanism. The hoist mechanism is connected to the deck by cutting holes in the roof... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5899043 | Ductile-failure anchors for concrete elements The invention relates to a ductile-failure anchor (2, 32) for concrete elements (3, 39) used in construction. Each anchor (2, 32) includes a plug (4, 34) attached to a securing element (5, 5a or 55) and secured within each concrete element (3, 39). The se... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5857296 | Concrete sandwich panel erection anchor An anchor adapted for being embedded within a concrete sandwich panel to facilitate lifting thereof is disclosed. The anchor includes a neck supporting a head adapted for mating with a conventional lifting assembly. The neck is supported on a body portion... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5839239 | Apparatus and method for building construction Two methods of constructing either a metal or wooden framed multi-story building and corresponding apparatus utilized in the construction. Building includes erecting roof frame beams and subsequent floor levels. For a metal framed building, motorized lift... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5724781 | Method for raising foundations A method for raising foundations of building structures is shown and described. The method uses a bracket assmebly having a tubular portion with a central channel and a lip that extends from the tubular portion. The lip is placed under the bottom surface ... | 03/10/1998 |
| 5657589 | Swimming pool basin having an adjustable partition wall Swimming pool basin provided with a partition wall, which can be moved essentially vertically up and down, for the division of the swimming pool basin into part-basins, the partition wall comprising an oblong, essentially beam-shaped body, which extends b... | 08/19/1997 |
| 5649782 | Transport anchor especially for prefabricated concrete parts and load bearing member to be screwed into the transport anchor A transport anchor for transporting a heavy part, which anchor is embedded in the heavy part, includes a sleeve having an inner thread for receiving a load bearing member. The sleeve has a first section with an exterior end face positioned flush with the ... | 07/22/1997 |
| 5644871 | Modular building system A modular building system including modules for a majority of structural elements making up a modem building. Modules include, floors, walls, elevator shafts, stairways, conduit assemblies. Facilities located on or off site are utilized to prefabricate mo... | 07/08/1997 |
| 5644893 | Method and apparatus for constructing multi-storey buildings A method and apparatus for constructing a multi-storey building. A first slab (22) is formed directly on top of a second slab (21). The slab (22) is formed with a plurality of apertures spread about the slab area. A plurality of extendible prop means (10)... | 07/08/1997 |
| 5623786 | Base block with removable ballast for portable tower, system and method A base block for use in a system of onsite construction of a tower, comprising a floor, having predetermined dimensions defining a periphery. A perimeter wall is sealingly attached, extending upwardly a predetermined distance around the periphery of the f... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5492437 | Self-aligning devices and methods for lifting and securing structures The present invention provides novel lifting devices and methods for lifting foundations and slabs. One or more power cylinders is pivotally linked to a pier and to a foundation bracket assembly. The pivotal linkage results in self-alignment between the l... | 02/20/1996 |
| 5402609 | Concrete building block system A concrete building block (2) has complementary projections (10) and recesses (12) to cause it to interlock with other blocks (2). A T-shaped channel (16, 26) on the top surface (4) receives an anchor member (32). A projecting end (36) of the member (32) ... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5388376 | Portable roof and tower system and method for construction A portable roof and tower system of the type for building, disassembling, moving and reassembling at an intended site a covered stage from component pieces includes a plurality of movable pairs of base blocks positionable at predetermined regular spaced a... | 02/14/1995 |
| 5365704 | Activity floor changing system for multi-activity complex A multi-activity complex incorporates a plurality of activity floors, each of which has an associated playing surface and is selectively movable between a storage position, located below an event staging or activity area, and an in-use position located in... | 11/22/1994 |
