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Load bearing and load anchoring, ground to structure foundation pier

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Inactive Publication Date: 2007-08-16
MCGUIRE STEPHEN J
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"The present invention provides a support pier with good drainage and attachment means for securing to a post, beam, or other structural member. The upper support well has lateral and vertical drainage channels to remove moisture from any structural element. The outer sides of the invention have horizontal openings for securing and drainage. The main base assembly can be constructed using economical methods like injunction molding or sand casting. The technical effects of the invention include improved drainage, better attachment means, and more efficient construction methods."

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Bergelt fails to provide adequate means of drainage, lateral support for a post, means of securing the pier to the ground, or means of securing a post to the pier.

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[0017]A load bearing, load anchoring ground to structure foundation plate is disclosed. The invention, sometimes referred to herein as a plate or pier, allows fast, economical and secure means to attach a supporting structural element to the ground. The invention may be made of any structural grade material, including but not limited to concrete, ceramic, composite plastic, wood fiber polymer composite or other polymers, in solid or honeycombed configurations.

[0018]Referring to the drawings, were like parts and labeled with like numbers, the bottom portion, shown in FIG. 1, may take the form of a square. Viewing the bottom reveals nine openings. There are four corner opening 3 that may be used to secure the plate to the ground or other structural member. Four inner openings 2 are suitable for the release of moisture. The inner openings 2 extend from the bottom to the upper recessed well. In the center of the plate is the center opening 1, suitable for drainage or for securing struct...

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Abstract

A foundation plate accepts a structural member such as a beam or post. The foundation plate uses weep holes to prevent water damage to the structural member. Anchor slots allow the use of earth screws or other means to secure the foundation plate. Additional protection to the structural member is provided by the slope and shape of the foundation plate.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional patent application 60 / 766,656 filed on Feb. 3, 2006 entitled “Load bearing and load anchoring, ground to structure foundation pier” which is incorporated herein by reference.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableREFERENCE TO A SEQUENCE LISTING[0003]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004](1) Field of the Invention[0005]The invention relates to means and methods of creating and using a structure support pier suitable to support load bearing beams, posts, and other structural members.[0006](2) Description of the Related Art[0007]U.S. Pat. No. 6,219,981 to Bergelt discloses a support pier with a plurality of tubular members. Bergelt fails to provide adequate means of drainage, lateral support for a post, means of securing the pier to the ground, or means of securing a post to the pier. Thus, there is a need in the art for a more robust...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47B91/00
CPCE02D27/42E04H12/2261E04H12/2238
Inventor MCGUIRE, STEPHEN J.
Owner MCGUIRE STEPHEN J
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