Patent ID: 6763636
Filing Date: 2004-07-20
Classification: E02D,E04G

Abstract:
An apparatus for lifting and leveling an existing building from a position underneath the existing building, the apparatus comprising:at least a first non-cylindrical support section, the first non-cylindrical support section having a substantially rectangular shape, the first non-cylindrical support section having a first end and a second end; a cap support section having a first side and a second side and a solid interior, the first side of the cap support section being in contact with the second end of the first non-cylindrical support section, whereby the second side of the cap support section is operable to be placed in contact with a foundation of the existing building; a first fastening device coupling the first non-cylindrical support section to the cap support section; a second non-cylindrical support section, the second non-cylindrical support section having a substantially rectangular shape, the second non-cylindrical support section having a first end and a second end, wherein, the first end of the second non-cylindrical support section is located within the earth beneath said first non-cylindrical support section such that the first end of said first non-cylindrical support section is in contact with the second end of said second non-cylindrical support section; and a second fastening device coupling the first non-cylindrical support section to the second non-cylindrical support section.