Patents Assigned to Pier Tech Systems, LLC
  • Interlocking, self-aligning and torque transmitting coupler assembly, systems and methods for connecting, installing, and supporting foundation elements
    Patent number: 10294623
    Abstract: A self-aligning and torque transmitting coupler assembly includes an outer coupler coupled to a first shaft of and an inner coupler coupled to a second shaft. The outer coupler comprises an inner surface having primary and secondary alignment and torque transmitting features, and the inner coupler comprises an outer surface having primary and secondary alignment features. The primary and secondary alignment features are configured to interlock and facilitate alignment of the first and second shafts along a common axis in an exemplary application of a foundation support system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: PIER TECH SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Kaufman, Michael D. Wilkis
  • Interlocking, self-aligning and torque transmitting coupler assembly, systems and methods for connecting, installing, and supporting foundation elements
    Patent number: 9863114
    Abstract: A self-aligning and torque transmitting coupler assembly includes an outer coupler coupled to a first shaft of and an inner coupler coupled to a second shaft. The outer coupler comprises an inner surface having primary and secondary alignment and torque transmitting features, and the inner coupler comprises an outer surface having primary and secondary alignment features. The primary and secondary alignment features are configured to interlock and facilitate alignment of the first and second shafts along a common axis in an exemplary application of a foundation support system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: PIER TECH SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Kaufman, Michael D. Wilkis
  • Interlocking, self-aligning and torque transmitting coupler assembly
    Patent number: 9506214
    Abstract: A self-aligning and torque transmitting coupler assembly includes an outer coupler coupled to a first shaft of and an inner coupler coupled to a second shaft. The outer coupler comprises an inner surface having primary and secondary alignment and torque transmitting features, and the inner coupler comprises an outer surface having primary and secondary alignment features. The primary and secondary alignment features are configured to interlock and facilitate alignment of the first and second shafts along a common axis in an exemplary application of a foundation support system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Pier Tech Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Kaufman, Michael D. Wilkis