US3195314A
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Foundation method
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-02-26
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Granted: 1965-07-20
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Expires: 1982-02-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Degen Wilhelm
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 21:23
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02D; E02D3/00; E02D3/12; E02D27/00; E02D27/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
IN A PROCESS OF FORMING A FOUNDATION FOR PREFABRICATED STRUCTURAL UNITS IN SOIL, THE STEPS COMPRISING: FIRSTLY EXCAVATING A TRENCH TO A LEVEL SUBSTANTIALLY AT LEAST ONE AND APPROXIMATELY TWO INCHES DEEPER THAN A PLANNED FOUNDATION, SECONDLY PLACING AND SUPPORTING A STRUCTURAL MEMBER, HAVING SIDE WALLS AND A BOTTOM, IN SUCH TRENCH ABOVE THE BOTTOM THEREOF AT A DEPTH CORRESPONDING TO SAID PLANNED FOUNDATION, THIRDLY FILLING SOIL AROUND THE SIDE WALLS AND THE BOTTOM OF SAID STRUCTURE AND BETWEEN SAID STRUCTURAL MEMBER AND SAID TRENCH AND UNDER THE LOWER EDGES OF SAID MEMBER, FOURTHLY DENSIFYING SAID FILLED SOIL BY PACKING TO FORM A BARRIER TO LIQUID UNDER AT LEAST THE LOWER EDGES OF SAID MEMBER TO THE EXCLUSION OF OPEN SPACE BETWEEN THE EDGES OF THE MEMBER AND THE TRENCH BOTTOM AND FINALLY FILLING THE SPACE EXTENDING UNDER AND TOWARDS THE CENTER OF SAID MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
IN A PROCESS OF FORMING A FOUNDATION FOR PREFABRICATED STRUCTURAL UNITS IN SOIL, THE STEPS COMPRISING: FIRSTLY EXCAVATING A TRENCH TO A LEVEL SUBSTANTIALLY AT LEAST ONE AND APPROXIMATELY TWO INCHES DEEPER THAN A PLANNED FOUNDATION, SECONDLY PLACING AND SUPPORTING A STRUCTURAL MEMBER, HAVING SIDE WALLS AND A BOTTOM, IN SUCH TRENCH ABOVE THE BOTTOM THEREOF AT A DEPTH CORRESPONDING TO SAID PLANNED FOUNDATION, THIRDLY FILLING SOIL AROUND THE SIDE WALLS AND THE BOTTOM OF SAID STRUCTURE AND BETWEEN SAID STRUCTURAL MEMBER AND SAID TRENCH AND UNDER THE LOWER EDGES OF SAID MEMBER, FOURTHLY DENSIFYING SAID FILLED SOIL BY PACKING TO FORM A BARRIER TO LIQUID UNDER AT LEAST THE LOWER EDGES OF SAID MEMBER TO THE EXCLUSION OF OPEN SPACE BETWEEN THE EDGES OF THE MEMBER AND THE TRENCH BOTTOM AND FINALLY FILLING THE SPACE EXTENDING UNDER AND TOWARDS THE CENTER OF SAID MEMBER.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-07-19 | 1969-01-18 | 1969-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-19 | 1973-01-18 | 1973-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-19 | 1977-01-18 | 1977-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |