Load bearing and load anchoring, ground to structure foundation pier

• US 20070187564A1
• Filed: 02/02/2007
• Published: 08/16/2007
• Est. Priority Date: 02/03/2006
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Stephen J. Mcguire
• Original Assignee: Stephen J. Mcguire
• Inventors: McGuire, Stephen J.
• Application Number:
  US11/670,794
• Publication Number:
  US 20070187564A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 248/346.500
• CPC Class Codes: E02D 27/42 Foundations for poles, masts or chimneys sockets or holders for poles or masts per se E04H12/22
• CPC Class Codes: E04H 12/2238 to be placed on the ground Christmas tree stands A47G33/12
• CPC Class Codes: E04H 12/2261 on a flat base E04H12/08, E04H12/10 take precedence

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.

Claims

1. A plate suitable for securing objects comprising:

a) a bottom surface, a side surface, and a upper recessed well in the top surface;

b) an opening in the middle of the plate, that extends from top to bottom and is suitable for drainage and for securing objects into the upper recessed well;

c) openings in the walls of the upper recessed well, suitable for providing means of attachment of the plate to the contents of the upper recessed well;

d) outer walls that slope outwardly, so as to allow drainage away from the plate; and

e) vertical openings at each corner of the plate, suitable for allowing means of attachment of the plate to the Earth or other structure.

2. The plate of claim 1 with four straight bottom support braces and one bottom circular support brace.

3. The plate of claim 2 with vertical spacers on the inner sides of the upper recessed well.

4. The plate of claim 3 with drainage channels in the bottom of the upper recessed well that drain horizontally out of the upper recessed well.

5. The plate of claim 4 attached on top of a flat bottom piece with nine openings.

6. The plate of claim 5 with earth screws used to secure the plate to the earth.

7. A method of securing mobile homes, using the plate of claim 5, wherein legs of a mobile home are placed and secured into the upper recessed well of the plate.

8. The method of claim 7 wherein the plate is secured into the Earth.

9. The method of claim 8 wherein the Earth screws are used to secure the plate into the Earth.

10. A method of protecting a structural member by attaching the plate of claim 5 to the structural member.