Patents by Inventor Christopher Wayne Bacon

Christopher Wayne Bacon has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 7073296
    Abstract: A system and method of installing a preconstruction support system for a building, according to which the corresponding ends of two piling sections are connected together and an a auger is provided on one or more of the piling sections. The piling sections are driven into the ground in a manner so that a portion of the uppermost piling section extends above ground; and a concrete slab encases the portion of the piling sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: Gregory Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Gregory, Christopher Wayne Bacon, Robert Kent Pharr
  • Patent number: 7024827
    Abstract: A system and method of installing a preconstruction support system for a building, according to which the corresponding ends of two piling sections are connected together and an a auger is provided on one or more of the piling sections. The piling sections are driven into the ground in a manner so that a portion of the uppermost piling section extends above ground; and a concrete slab encases the portion of the piling sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: Gregory Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Gregory, Christopher Wayne Bacon, Robert Kent Pharr
  • Patent number: 6931805
    Abstract: A method for moving a wall from a first position to a second position and anchoring the wall in the second position, according to which a portion of an elongated assembly is placed through an opening in the wall. An auger is provided on one end portion of the assembly and torque is applied to the assembly to cause the auger to penetrate the ground, and a nut is advanced along the assembly to engage the wall and force the wall from the first position to the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Assignee: Gregory Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Gregory, Christopher Wayne Bacon, Robert Kent Pharr
  • Publication number: 20040163357
    Abstract: A system and method of installing a preconstruction support system for a building, according to which the corresponding ends of two piling sections are connected together and an a auger is provided on one or more of the piling sections. The piling sections are driven into the ground in a manner so that a portion of the uppermost piling section extends above ground; and a concrete slab encases the portion of the piling sections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2003
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Applicant: Gregory Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Gregory, Christopher Wayne Bacon, Robert Kent Pharr
  • Publication number: 20040163341
    Abstract: A method for moving a wall from a first position to a second position and anchoring the wall in the second position, according to which a portion of an elongated assembly is placed through an opening in the wall. An auger is provided on one end portion of the assembly and torque is applied to the assembly to cause the auger to penetrate the ground, and a nut is advanced along the assembly to engage the wall and force the wall from the first position to the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2003
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Applicant: Gregory Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Gregory, Christopher Wayne Bacon, Robert Kent Pharr
  • Patent number: 6514012
    Abstract: This invention relates to a system and method for supporting a building and to a system and method for connecting sections, such as pilings, pipes, conduits, and the like, in an end-to-end, abutting, relationship to form pilings for the support system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Assignee: Gregory Enterprise, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Gregory, Christopher Wayne Bacon, Robert Kent Pharr
  • Publication number: 20020076281
    Abstract: This invention relates to a system and method for supporting a building and to a system and method for connecting sections, such as pilings, pipes, conduits, and the like, in an end-to-end, abutting, relationship to form pilings for the support system. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure; and is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims under 37 CFR §1.72.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2000
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Inventors: Steven D. Gregory, Christopher Wayne Bacon, Robert Kent Pharr