Patent ID: 7076925

Claim:
A footing for use in constructing a foundation for a structure, comprising: a. a footing component having: i. a first vertical wall, including at least one passageway; ii. a second vertical wall, including at least one passageway, wherein said second wall is spaced from and substantially parallel to said first wall; and iii. a connector, for connecting said first wall and said second wall, so as to enhance positional retention of said first wall and said second wall and to provide at least one space between said first wall and said second wall for accommodating foundation material; and b. at least one pile, for being driven into the ground through said at least one passageway of said first wall and/or said at least one passageway of said second wall; further comprising at least one reinforcing sleeve for said at least one passageway of said first wall and/or said at least one passageway of said second wall; and wherein said at least one pile and said at least one reinforcing sleeve are positioned at an angle of approximately 20 to 80 degrees from vertical.