US3789559A
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Process and apparatus for constructing foundations and setting prefabricated buildings thereon
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-11-17
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Granted: 1974-02-05
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Expires: 1991-11-17
Abstract
Abstract A prefabricated building is provided with a plurality of vertically extending guides located about its periphery. In each of the guides is a rotatable and vertically movable column. The building is carried to the site and while still on the transport vehicle an earth auger is attached to the support members, power is applied and foundation holes are drilled under each of the vertical guides. The auger is removed and permanent load supporting members are installed on the lower ends of the columns, the building is slightly raised, the vehicle removed, and the building is lowered down onto collars which are made fast to the columns, thus supporting the building. The foundation holes are then filled with cement.
Inventors
- 👤 W Kirkes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 19:48
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/343; E04B1/34336; E04B1/34352; E04B1/0007; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S52/00; Y10S52/11
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
In a apparatus for constructing foundations and setting a prefabricated building thereon, a a plurality of vertically disposed guide members carried by the building to be set and spaced about the periphery of the building, b vertically disposed supporting columns slidably and rotatably mounted in said guides, c earth augers removably and non-rotatably secured to the columns adjacent the lower ends thereof, d means to rotate the columns while journaled in the guides, whereby with the building supported in position over the erection site foundation holes may be drilled into the earth beneath each of the guides, e load bearing supporting members disposed for connection to the columns in place of the augers and disposed to rest in the bottoms of the holes drilled by the augers, and f means to secure the columns to the building, whereby the building may be brought into position over the erection site, the foundation holes excavated and the load bearing members substituted for the augers, thus to support the building.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
In a apparatus for constructing foundations and setting a prefabricated building thereon, a a plurality of vertically disposed guide members carried by the building to be set and spaced about the periphery of the building, b vertically disposed supporting columns slidably and rotatably mounted in said guides, c earth augers removably and non-rotatably secured to the columns adjacent the lower ends thereof, d means to rotate the columns while journaled in the guides, whereby with the building supported in position over the erection site foundation holes may be drilled into the earth beneath each of the guides, e load bearing supporting members disposed for connection to the columns in place of the augers and disposed to rest in the bottoms of the holes drilled by the augers, and f means to secure the columns to the building, whereby the building may be brought into position over the erection site, the foundation holes excavated and the load bearing members substituted for the augers, thus to support the building.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
78 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the load bearing supporting members comprise a lower, ground engaging, perforated plate, an upper plate member spaced above the ground engaging plate and secured to the column, and members interconnecting the upper and lower plates, whereby, when concrete or the like is poured into the hole after the members are in place both of the plates in said connecting members become embedded therein, thus to provide concrete foundations for the building.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
114 words
The process erecting a building on a foundation comprising, a supporting the building over the site on which it is to be located, b drilling a plurality of foundation holes about the periphery of the building by means of augers carried by a plurality of vertical columns while said columns are rotatably and slidably guided by the building, c removing the augers from the columns and securing adjacent the lower ends thereof load bearing members which rest in the bottoms of the foundation holes, d lowering the building by sliding it down said columns, and e securing the building to the columns in substantially level position, thus to support the building from the columns.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
114 words
The process erecting a building on a foundation comprising, a supporting the building over the site on which it is to be located, b drilling a plurality of foundation holes about the periphery of the building by means of augers carried by a plurality of vertical columns while said columns are rotatably and slidably guided by the building, c removing the augers from the columns and securing adjacent the lower ends thereof load bearing members which rest in the bottoms of the foundation holes, d lowering the building by sliding it down said columns, and e securing the building to the columns in substantially level position, thus to support the building from the columns.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The process of claim 3 which comprises the further step of filling the openings thus provided with cementious material, thus to stabilize and encapsulate the load bearing members.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-02-04 | 1977-08-06 | 1978-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-04 | 1981-08-06 | 1982-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-04 | 1985-08-06 | 1986-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |