Hydraulic and earth engineering – Foundation – Columnar structure
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-09
2008-09-02
Mayo, Tara L. (Department: 3671)
Hydraulic and earth engineering
Foundation
Columnar structure
C405S231000, C248S351000, C052S293300, C052S698000, C052S223130
Reexamination Certificate
active
07419335
ABSTRACT:
An arrangement for supporting a building wall, such as a foundation wall, against inward movement caused by shifting of adjacent soil or by hydrostatic forces or other forces acting on the exterior surface of the wall to push it inwardly. The support arrangement includes upper and lower jacking members that each engage respective upper and lower sections of a support beam that is placed vertically against the surface of the wall to be supported. Each jacking member includes a respective jackscrew that is rotatable for applying a wall holding or a wall restoring force to either or both of the upper and lower sections of the wall.
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“Grip-Tite Wall Anchor System,” Internet Site http://www.griptite.com, 2 pages, printed on Oct. 11, 2004.
Mangels Alfred J.
Mayo Tara L.
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