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Class 52/158 - Laterally held, translating driven piercer


Subclass of Class 52 - Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Definition: Structure in which a piercing element is attached outside
No. of patents: 22
Last issue date: 05/23/2006


NumberTitleIssue Date
7047696Ground anchor system and method of installation
A ground anchoring system and its method of attachment to the ground. The ground anchor device has a base frame with bottom surfaces that terminate in a common plane. A plurality of elongated slots are defined through the base frame. Anchor spikes are provided for e...
05/23/2006
6910832Surface structures and methods thereof
A novel foundation system, method of manufacture and method of implementation are disclosed, comprising a simplified cast structure/pile combination strengthened by dispersed steel fibers within the cementious material. ...
06/28/2005
6370827Ground anchor rod stabilizer
A ground anchor rod drilled into soil is held in place by a generally rectangular stabilizer having various side thicknesses of about 2-1 cm from a top to a bottom portion and a front and backside having a width of about 20 cm. The front face contains mul...
04/16/2002
6371139Bracket for facilitating displacement of a parasol in an arcuate path
A bracket for supporting a parasol and facilitating displacement of the parasol in an arcuate path includes a clamp configured for receiving and clamping a shaft of the parasol vertically, an arm, at least about 1/2 m long, connected to the bracket, and a...
04/16/2002
6360495Sand spike system
A sand spike system anchors a cable in an earthen substrate. A penetrator connected to the cable has folded petal-shaped sections of spring steel propelled into the earth by a propellant. Cables connected to opposite petal-shaped sections help arrest pene...
03/26/2002
6256942Stake system
A stake system for utilization within various types of soil conditions without require various designs of stakes. The inventive device includes a shaft having a spiked end, a hook secured to the upper end of the shaft, and a pair of first prongs secured t...
07/10/2001
6216803Anchor assembly
An anchor assembly for securing a boring machine to the earth is provided. The anchor assembly includes a shaft equipped with a helical assembly by which the shaft can be driven into and removed from the earth like a screw. The helical assembly preferably...
04/17/2001
5992103Method and device for performing ground anchorage
Method and arrangement for anchorage in the soil by means of a ground anchor (1) in the form of a tube (2) in which at least two axial slots (3a, 3b) are arranged along at least one region of a tube wall in a part of the tube which is to be driven into th...
11/30/1999
5899030Post anchor and method of installing a post
The disclosure relates to the use of a post anchor adaptable to impact insertion into the earthen ground to rigidly support a post extending above ground level. The post anchor is functional without requiring the use of concrete to reinforce the post anch...
05/04/1999
5864993Stabilizer for ground stake
An auxiliary stake or stabilizer for reinforcing a rod turned into the ground and placed under tension from a guy wire. The stabilizer has a flattened body characterized by a partially circular groove extending longitudinally along the body. The groove en...
02/02/1999
5791635Fence post with anchor
Fence post construction including a main post which is installed in an upright vertical position within a post hole, with the post having at least one bracket fixedly attached thereto, with the bracket being located substantially just below the ground sur...
08/11/1998
5737883Anchor for a canopy framework and method of use
An anchor (20) which is attachable to the leg (500) of a canopy (502) framework includes a bar (22) having a foot (30), a weight (32), and at least one attaching means for attaching the anchor (20) to the leg (500). The anchor (20) is useful in circumstan...
04/14/1998
5661932Post anchor and method of installing a post
A post anchor adaptable to impact insertion into the earthen ground to rigidly support a post extending above ground level. The post anchor is functional without requiring the use of concrete to reinforce the post anchor within the earthen ground. A drive...
09/02/1997
5575122Earth screw anchor assembly having enhanced penetrating capability
An earth screw anchor assembly has peripheral edges on its hub member and intermediate flange portion of its spade member with different configurations permitting placement of the hub member on the intermediate flange portion in an asymmetrical relation o...
11/19/1996
5515656Portable anchorage and fastener
A portable anchorage and fastener device for securing movable articles or structures to a land mass comprising a lightweight yet rigid plate having an entry face, a ground face, a fastener end and a plurality of picket holes, each of said holes being surr...
05/14/1996
5395184Structure load transfer systems
Low environmental impact, surface installed, load transfer systems providing stable connection between above ground structures and the earth, having a plurality of offset driving holes in an integral structure member, or in a bracket or brackets attachabl...
03/07/1995
5243795Tie down stake
A tie down stake for anchoring small aircraft or other objects to the ground in any soil conditions and which consists of a central hub with an eyelet and a plurality of holes that serve as stake guides for directing a plurality of anchoring rods at a fix...
09/14/1993
4825604Ground anchor
A ground anchor is described for anchoring one end of a cable. The anchor includes an elongated stake member, attachment means on the front edge of the stake for attachment of one end of a cable, a support arm connected at one end to the upper end of the ...
05/02/1989
4706921Antenna post base support and method of installing same
The disclosure relates to a base support for an antenna mounting post and a method of installing the same in the ground. In one preferred embodiment the base support comprises two clamping members which may be positioned and secured about the outside diam...
11/17/1987
4662793Pile tip for plural piles
A pile tip is disclosed for use in driving interconnected piles into the ground. The pile tip includes a load bearing base which includes a ground engaging surface which engages and penetrates the ground as the piles are driven in tandem. Pile receiving s...
05/05/1987
4449848Means for providing a vertical drain in soil
Means for providing a vertical drain in soil, comprising a push tube to be pushed into the soil and which carries within itself a prefabricated drain provided with a plate-like anchor on the lower end, and which anchor rests against the lower end of the p...
05/22/1984
3962837Apparatus for expandably engaging the walls of an earthen hole
An apparatus is provided for expandably engaging the walls of an earthen hole in order to resist movement urged by an external force. After placement of the apparatus into an earthen hole at a location where some external force is to be restrained, the de...
06/15/1976
 
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