US4223492A
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Building anchor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-01-18
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Granted: 1980-09-23
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Expires: 1999-01-18
Abstract
Abstract An anchor for a building which is temporarily located upon the ground without a permanent foundation. The building has base plates at its margins which rest upon ground plates anchored in the earth and carrying locater members engaged by the base plates. Elongated auger type earth penetrating anchors are located at spaced points adjacent the base plates and carry adapters pivotally mounting locking members each having an end overlying a base plate. An adjustable member on each adapter urges the associated locking member into firm overlying anchoring engagement with a base plate.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfred L. St. Clair
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 22:35
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02D; E02D5/00; E02D5/74; E02D5/80; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S52/00; Y10S52/11
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
Means for anchoring a building having a rigid anchor plate supporting a building frame, comprising a plurality of elongated auger type ground penetrating anchors located adjacent to and laterally spaced from said building frame anchor plate at spaced points, an adapter member releasably secured to the upper end of each ground anchor, a lock member carried by each adapter member and extending laterally therefrom and above a part of said building frame anchor plate, and means for positioning each lock member in firm overlying downwardly pressing engagement with said building frame anchor plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
Means for anchoring a building having a rigid anchor plate supporting a building frame, comprising a plurality of elongated auger type ground penetrating anchors located adjacent to and laterally spaced from said building frame anchor plate at spaced points, an adapter member releasably secured to the upper end of each ground anchor, a lock member carried by each adapter member and extending laterally therefrom and above a part of said building frame anchor plate, and means for positioning each lock member in firm overlying downwardly pressing engagement with said building frame anchor plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
Building anchoring means as defined in claim 1, wherein said ground anchors have configured upper ends and each adapter member fits slidably and non rotatably on a configured ground anchor end, and means releasably securing each adapter member on a ground anchor end.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
Building anchoring means as defined in claim 1, wherein each adapter fits slidably on a ground anchor end, each ground anchor end has an opening, and a retainer carried by each adapter is releasably anchored in said ground anchor end opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
Building anchoring means as defined in claim 1, wherein spaced ears project from said adapter member, said lock member being elongated and pivoted intermediate its ends to said ears, and said lock positioning means engage the end of said lock member adjacent said adapter.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
74 words
Building anchoring means as defined in claim 1, wherein spaced ears project from each adapter and are interconnected by a cross plate, each lock member is rigid and elongated and is pivoted intermediate its ends to and between said ears in outwardly and upwardly spaced relation to said cross plate, and a screw threaded member is adjustably carried by each lock member between said adapter and the pivot thereof and engages said cross plate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
109 words
Means for anchoring a building having a plurality of apertured rigid base plates connected to the lower ends of adjacent building side supporting frame members, comprising a plurality of spaced ground-anchoring plates each having ground penetrating means and upward projections engaged by said base plate apertures, a plurality of elongated auger type ground penetrating anchors located adjacent selected base plates, an adapter member releasably secured on the upper end of each anchor, an elongated rigid lock member pivoted to each adapter and having a part overlying the adjacent base member, and, means releasably depressing the base-overlying end of each lock member into anchoring engagement with the adjacent base member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
109 words
Means for anchoring a building having a plurality of apertured rigid base plates connected to the lower ends of adjacent building side supporting frame members, comprising a plurality of spaced ground-anchoring plates each having ground penetrating means and upward projections engaged by said base plate apertures, a plurality of elongated auger type ground penetrating anchors located adjacent selected base plates, an adapter member releasably secured on the upper end of each anchor, an elongated rigid lock member pivoted to each adapter and having a part overlying the adjacent base member, and, means releasably depressing the base-overlying end of each lock member into anchoring engagement with the adjacent base member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
Building anchoring means as defined in claim 6, wherein the upper end portion of each auger type ground anchor is configured and mounts non-rotatably and releasably, a complementary configured portion of an adapter.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
Building anchoring means as defined in claim 7, wherein each lock member projects substantially radially relative to said auger head and adapter.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
53 words
Building anchoring means as defined in claim 6, wherein said last named means constitutes a screw threaded in said lock member spaced from and between said pivot and said adapter and extending into engagement with said adapter to urge upwardly the end portion of said lock member in which said screw is threaded.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
Building anchoring means as defined in claim 6, wherein each ground-engaging plate has an elongated depending ground penetrating spike and a plurality of spaced base plate locating pins projecting upwardly therefrom.
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) | 1983-09-23 | 1984-03-24 | 1984-09-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-09-23 | 1988-03-24 | 1988-09-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-09-23 | 1992-03-24 | 1992-09-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |