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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7441471 | Ground anchor load testing system and method A ground anchor load testing system includes a ground anchoring unit having a bare upper drill shaft portion along and around which a reaction anchor with its hollow shaft is temporary installed. During test loading of the installed ground anchoring unit, a test loa... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7438243 | Tie-down anchor for a self-propelled irrigation system A tie-down anchor for a self-propelled irrigation machine comprising an anchor embedded in the ground adjacent one or more of the drive units on the irrigation machine with the anchors being connected to the main frame of the drive unit by means of a chain and chain... | 10/21/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7377723 | Systems and methods for the installation of earth anchors An adapter attachment for an auger which includes an connecting shaft sized and shaped to be attached to the pilot bit hole present in the end of an auger, after the removal of pilot bit. The adapter also includes a bolt flange for connection to a foundation anchor ... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7282637 | Grounding system Exemplary embodiments provided herein may include segmented grounding system, including a bit including a coupling portion at a first end, and a generally tapered second end, a shaft with a first end configured to couple to the coupling portion of the bit, and a sec... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7241079 | Pier A pier (10) to be driven into a ground surface includes an auger member (11) having a shaft (12) that is rotated in a first direction to drive the auger member into the ground surface, and a compaction member (16) having a sleeve (17 | 07/10/2007 |
| 7219467 | Plant support system A plant support system having one or more stakes and a length of cord, string, wire, or twine. The stakes have a lower end (30) connected to a lower length (32) that when placed in soil supports the stake. The lower length is connected to a length cons... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7201624 | Mooring system A mooring system (10) is described for mooring a vessel to a floor portion of a body of water. The system (10) comprises a substantially rigid, elongate support member (12) having a connecting point (14) adjacent an upper end to which a v... | 04/10/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7178952 | Theft-deterrent outdoor lighting A theft deterrent outdoor lighting, comprising in combination a light housing for housing a light, a battery for storing electrical energy, an alarm and a motion detector electrically connecting the alarm to the battery to actuate the alarm when motion is detected, ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7175141 | Removable sign support system A removable sign support system for supporting a sign on the ground includes a substantially upright support post, configured to removably receive a sign post. The support post has a substantially horizontal base affixed to its bottom end, with a plurality of spikes... | 02/13/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7172168 | Umbrella holder An apparatus for holding an umbrella includes a longitudinal shaft with a lower and an upper end. The lower end is adapted for insertion into the ground. A pivoting lever is used to urge the lower end into the ground by stepping on it. The upper end is adapted to re... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7152841 | Post support A post support having a post receiving box. The box includes a pair of adjacent sides having internally raised portions and a pair of opposite sides being free of such raised portions and being substantially open along one edge. ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7134636 | Post support A post support having a post receiving box. The box includes a pair of adjacent sides having internally raised portions and a pair of opposite sides being free of such raised portions and being substantially open along one edge. ... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7128174 | Drilling and anchoring device for diverse applications The present invention describes a drilling and anchoring device for diverse application, which possess as a basic principle to provide the formation of a specific drilling and anchoring device of the most diverse products to soils, fully based on a lower penetration... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7090437 | Modular helical anchor A modular helical anchor apparatus includes at least two shaft sections connected by an anchor section. An end of each of the shaft sections is releasably connected to opposite ends of the anchor sections by fasteners. The anchor section includes a helical member. | 08/15/2006 |
| 7073296 | Preconstruction anchoring system and method for buildings A system and method of installing a preconstruction support system for a building, according to which the corresponding ends of two piling sections are connected together and an a auger is provided on one or more of the piling sections. The piling sections are drive... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7059095 | Anchored monopole upgrade system A monopole system has a free standing monopole tower and at least one collar assembly positioned around the tower having a plurality of radially projecting arms with holes. A plurality of anchor assemblies, each coupled to the ground around the tower and including a... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7044686 | Apparatus and method for supporting a structure with a pier A pier assembly (2, 60) is provided that utilizes a rotatable shelf (12, 70) structure to place a screw jack assembly (15) under a footing (28) of a foundation. ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7024827 | Preconstruction anchoring system and method for buildings A system and method of installing a preconstruction support system for a building, according to which the corresponding ends of two piling sections are connected together and an a auger is provided on one or more of the piling sections. The piling sections are drive... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7021866 | Article of manufacture for anchoring poles, tubing, or rods in sand, or other surface sediments The invention is an article of manufacture that has for its purpose, the anchoring of a pole, tube or rod in sand or other sediments. The principal anchoring element is a broad flange auger having a receptacle mounted on top of the auger for insertion of the bottom ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7007703 | Umbrella with an integral anchoring structure An umbrella with an integral anchoring structure is provided. The umbrella includes a post having a lower end for insertion into the ground, and an upper end for supporting an umbrella top. The umbrella includes an integral spiral shaped anchoring structure formed o... | 03/07/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6986495 | Walkway bracket for use with helical anchor A bracket for connecting to and supporting a beam of a walkway releasably attaches to a helical anchor. The bracket includes a beam restrainer for supporting a beam and a connecting plate releasably attached to a connector assembly. The connector assembly releasably... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6971209 | Stabilization system for an anchor and method of use thereof A stabilization system, including a drive head, stabilization cap and anchor is provided for boring an anchor into the ground and engaging the stabilization cap with the surface of the ground. The drive head engages the head of the anchor and the stabilization cap. ... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6955227 | Auger for mixing and burrowing An auger to assist in ground-burrowing or mixing paint or concrete, is used by attaching it to an electric or cordless power source. The major advantages over previous augers are: a hex head design prevents slipping in the drill chuck, an offset boring tip provides ... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6948283 | Post mounting system and method A post mounting system and method that includes individually adjustable angled gripping elements which contact the interior of a hollow post so as to hold the post firmly against a retaining wall of a base member surrounding the lower end of the post. One or more sh... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6925754 | Vegetation support A new vegetation support for supporting the growth of vegetation such as vegetable plants and vines. The inventive device includes an elongate pole with alternating first and second sets of bores through it. The bores of the first set of bores are extended in a firs... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6901716 | Ground stake for holding drain pipe A one piece ground stake for securing drain, waste or vent pipe relative to the ground comprises a wire rod bent to form a hook having a ground engaging shank, a pipe engaging bend or cradle and a connecting leg connected between the pipe engaging bend and the shank... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6871455 | Drive/auger anchor and stabilizer A reinforced ground anchor including a spike, a pressure cap having a planar surface, a rod having a drive section at one end, and a swivel connection connecting said pressure cap with the rod. An opening is formed in the pressure cap. A guide is located adjacent th... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6829871 | Wedge anchor for concrete An expansion wedge anchor (80) for insertion in a hole (H) delimited by a wall comprises an expander member (32) and an expansion number (34), the expander member being provided at a leading end of the expander member, the expander member compri... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6824331 | Screw form anchor device A screw form anchor device (10) intended for screwed penetration into a host material. The anchor device (10) includes a body (11) having a manipulating end (12) and a distal end (13). A screw thread (22) is formed by a plur... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6820379 | Apparatus and method for positioning and fixing beams with ground dowels A method and an apparatus are described for positioning and fixing beams, in particular made from wood, in particular for the construction of ground foundations, by means of at least one ground dowel. The ground dowel receives, in a retaining part, a ground dowel in... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6817810 | Piering device with adjustable helical plate A piering device includes a shaft having interspaced threaded portions and unthreaded portions extending axially along at least a portion of its length. The unthreaded portions of the shaft are radially recessed with respect to the threaded portions. A helical plate... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6810630 | Spiral anchoring stake A spiral stake includes a handle structure which facilitates transfer of downwardly and torsionally directed forces from a user's hand to the stake during installation in the ground at a selected location. The spiral stake includes a spiral section, and a straight t... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6715503 | Umbrella with an integral anchoring structure An umbrella with an integral anchoring structure is provided. The umbrella includes a post having a lower end for insertion into the ground, and an upper end for supporting an umbrella top. The umbrella includes an integral spiral shaped anchoring structure formed o... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6702239 | Apparatus and method for supporting the trunk of a tree An adjustable-length shaft implanted in the ground for supporting trees. A helical screw is mounted on the lower end of the shaft. A lever arm, passed into a lever fitting attached to the shaft, is rotated about the shaft, causing the helical screw to pen... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6682267 | Piering device with adjustable helical plate A piering device includes a shaft having a polygonal cross-section with a series of notches spaced at intervals along the vertices of the shaft. For example, the shaft can have a square cross-section with rounded corners. The helical plate has a passagewa... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6641332 | Foundation support and process for structures An elongated pilot member is forced into the ground and an auger with a hollow stem is positioned around the pilot member and rotated to move the auger into the ground. A second elongated member is coupled to the pilot member and an upward force is applie... | 11/04/2003 |
