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Method for forming foundation piers
Assignee: Chemonics Industries Inc
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Filing: 1978-03-30
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Granted: 1979-12-25
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Expires: 1998-03-30
Abstract
Abstract In forming foundation piers in the earth, a slurry of earth support material such as bentonite clay is mixed under high shear mixing conditions and introduced into the hole as drilling thereof progresses to provide lateral support for the side walls of the hole. Plastic concrete is then injected into the hole, displacing the slurry upwardly until the hole is filled with concrete to the desired level. The slurry may be recovered for reuse in drilling and forming another foundation pier.
Inventors
- 👤 James P. Watts
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 12:29
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02D; E02D5/00; E02D5/22; E02D5/34; E02D5/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
In the method of forming foundation piers including drilling holes in the earth, providing lateral support for the side walls of said holes using a slurry of earth support material above said drill as drilling progresses, and injecting a plastic concrete mixture into said holes to displace said slurry upwardly, thereby filling the holes with said concrete mixture which hardens to form said foundation piers, the improvement comprising the step of: (a) mixing said slurry under high shear mixing conditions whereby uniformly consistent slurries of preselected variable densities are provided to lend lateral support to the sides of said holes, and (b) varying the density of the slurry injected into said hole as drilling progresses.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
In the method of forming foundation piers including drilling holes in the earth, providing lateral support for the side walls of said holes using a slurry of earth support material above said drill as drilling progresses, and injecting a plastic concrete mixture into said holes to displace said slurry upwardly, thereby filling the holes with said concrete mixture which hardens to form said foundation piers, the improvement comprising the step of: (a) mixing said slurry under high shear mixing conditions whereby uniformly consistent slurries of preselected variable densities are provided to lend lateral support to the sides of said holes, and (b) varying the density of the slurry injected into said hole as drilling progresses.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 1 whereby the density of the slurry is progressively reduced as said slurry is introduced into the bottom of said hole during the course of said drilling.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 2 including the further step of reclaiming said slurry as it is displaced from said hole by the injection of said plastic concrete mixture.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 2 including the additional step of re-using said reclaimed slurry, suitably mixed as before, to provide lateral support to other holes in which foundation piers are to be formed.
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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) | 1982-12-24 | 1983-06-25 | 1983-12-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-12-24 | 1987-06-25 | 1987-12-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-12-24 | 1991-06-25 | 1991-12-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |