Patent ID: 9140024
Filing Date: 2015-09-22
Classification: E04B,E04C,E04F,E04G,E04H

Abstract:
1. A system for extending a vertical structural member supporting a structure, the system comprising: a sleeve having at least two parts, the sleeve adapted to be affixed to an outer periphery of the vertical structural member such that the sleeve encloses a top portion of the vertical structural member and extends past the top portion in a direction along a length of the vertical structure member, wherein the portion of the sleeve extending past the top portion of the vertical structure member defines a fillable interior space above the top portion of the vertical structure member, and wherein the at least two parts of the sleeve are further adapted to receive a sleeve spacer to accommodate variation in a perimeter of the vertical structure member; a cap coupled to an open end of the sleeve, the cap enclosing the fillable interior space above the top portion of the vertical structure member, and the cap comprising apertures receiving a structure attachment device, wherein a portion of the structure attachment device is housed at least partially within the fillable interior space, wherein the structure attachment device comprises a plurality of vertical members that each pass through the apertures in the cap, and wherein each of the plurality of vertical members extend in the direction along the length of the vertical structure member; and a bracket coupled to the plurality of vertical members of the structure attachment device, the bracket adapted to receive the structure.