Adjustable footing systems
OwnerJoseph DIDONNA, Derek GAETHinventors
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Abstract
Pile-based footings of the type used to secure an upright element such as a post to the ground. In one version, the footing has an engaging portion having an open region configured to accept an upright element from a generally lateral direction, and pile guides associated with the engaging portion. The pile guides are configured to guide a pile generally downwardly into an underlying substrate. The footings can be used to secure upright elements of various dimensions.
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Apparatus for engaging an upright element, the apparatus comprising:
- an engaging portion having an open region configured to accept an upright element engaged by the apparatus from a generally lateral direction and make contact therewith, and
- one or more pile guides associated with the engaging portion, the pile guides configured to guide a pile generally downwardly into an underlying substrate.
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A system for engaging an upright element, the system comprising two apparatuses, each of the two apparatuses comprising:
- an engaging portion having an open region configured to accept an upright element engaged by the apparatus from a generally lateral direction and make contact therewith, and
- one or more pile guides associated with the engaging portion, the pile guides configured to guide a pile generally downwardly into an underlying substrate.
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