Patent ID: 6193442
Filing Date: 2001-02-27
Classification: E02D

Abstract:
An apparatus which raises and supports a foundation of a structure, said apparatus comprising:A. an ""L"" shaped bracket that engages said foundation;B. a pier assembly;C. a pier support having a removable rear portion, said pier assembly extends through said pier support, said pier support is secured to said ""L"" shaped bracket whereby the longitudinal axis of said pier assembly is adapted to be positioned substantially vertical relative to said ground;D. a guide rod, said guide rod is secured to said pier support, the longitudinal axis of said guide rod is parallel to the longitudinal axis of said pier;E. a pier plate, said pier plate is attached to said guide rod, said pier plate resting on top of said pier assembly thereby holding said pier assembly in a fixed position relative to said pier support;F. a hydraulic jack, said hydraulic jack rests on top of said pier plate; andG. a hydraulic plate, said hydraulic plate rests on top of said hydraulic jack, said hydraulic plate is rigidly secured to said guide rod thereby holding said hydraulic jack in a fixed position relative to said ""L"" shaped bracket.