Patent ID: 6994403
Filing Date: 2006-02-07
Classification: E04G

Abstract:
1. A method for removing a portion of a grouted tile floor from the foundation comprising the steps of: a. removing grout and cementitious material around all sides of said tile without damaging said tile; b. securing an apparatus to said tile, the apparatus comprising a rigid material forming a base plate of a predetermined size; a plurality of clamps that secure said base plate to said tile that fit into evacuated grout spaces around said tile; a cleat clamp attached to said base plate that fits into another evacuated grout space opposite to a tensioning clamp, and; an impact area on said cleat clamp and base plate for a hammering force to be applied on said impact area used to drive said base plate and consequently said tile forward in the same direction of the impact force; c. impacting the impact area to drive the tile forward.