US3572045A
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Pier assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-10-15
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Granted: 1971-03-23
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Expires: 1988-10-15
Abstract
Abstract A pier assembly includes pairs of tubular pier supporting posts. The lower ends of the posts are slit to form feet which are bent to extend laterally outwardly and which are provided with a slight twist so that the posts may be screwed securely into the ground, H-shaped pier deck supporting members have vertical legs telescopingly received in the tubular posts and crossmembers for supporting the pier deck. Angle brackets for supporting pier joists or stringers may also be provided on the vertical legs adjacent the crossmember. A tire casing is mounted on the posts and vertical legs to serve as a boat bumper.
Inventors
- 👤 Clifford L Owen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 03:27
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02B; E02B3/00; E02B3/04; E02B3/06; E02B3/068
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A pier assembly comprising a plurality of vertical pier supporting posts constituted by an upright tubular member carrying at its lower end a plurality of outwardly extending feet, said feet forming a base for said posts, each of said feet having side edges, one edge facing in one circular direction and the other edge facing in the opposite circular direction, said feet being slightly twisted about the axis of the foot so that the side edges of the feet facing in one circular direction are all lower than the side edges of the feet facing in the opposite circular direction so that said posts may be screwed into the ground forming the bottom of a body of water to support the posts and position the upper end of the posts at a proper vertical elevation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A pier assembly comprising a plurality of vertical pier supporting posts constituted by an upright tubular member carrying at its lower end a plurality of outwardly extending feet, said feet forming a base for said posts, each of said feet having side edges, one edge facing in one circular direction and the other edge facing in the opposite circular direction, said feet being slightly twisted about the axis of the foot so that the side edges of the feet facing in one circular direction are all lower than the side edges of the feet facing in the opposite circular direction so that said posts may be screwed into the ground forming the bottom of a body of water to support the posts and position the upper end of the posts at a proper vertical elevation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
A pier assembly as recited in claim 1, in which the lower end of said tubular member is slit vertically to form a plurality of feet which are bent outwardly and twisted to form said outwardly extending feet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
A pier assembly as recited in claim 1, wherein said tubular member is provided with a pair of aligned transverse openings at a point near, but below, the upper end thereof and a rod is provided through said aligned openings to serve as a handle for screwing said post into the ground.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
61 words
A pier assembly as recited in claim 1, comprising a pair of said posts and an H-shaped deck supporting member, said H-shaped member having a first vertical leg telescopingly engaged into one of said posts, a second vertical leg telescopingly engaged into the other of said posts, and a crossmember extending between said legs and adapted to support a pier deck.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
A pier assembly as recited in claim 4, wherein said H-shaped member further comprises an angle bracket secured to one of said vertical legs adjacent to said crossmember to provide a horizontal support below the level of said crossmember for receiving a pier deck supporting joist or stringer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
A pier assembly as recited in claim 4, comprising additional pairs of said posts, additional corresponding H-shaped members telescopingly engaged therewith, and a pier deck bridged across and supported on the crossmembers of said H-shaped members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
72 words
A pier assembly as recited in claim 4, further comprising a pier bumper, said bumper comprising a tire casing having an opening through the tread wall thereof engaged about one of said posts adjacent to the upper end thereof, the upper end of the corresponding vertical leg of said H-shaped member being engaged against the inner surface of the tread wall of said casing at a point diametrically opposed to said opening.
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) | 1974-03-22 | 1974-09-21 | 1975-03-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-22 | 1978-09-21 | 1979-03-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-22 | 1982-09-21 | 1983-03-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |