Abstract: A system for and a method of establishing an inground footing for supporting a post, pole or other such object, especially a replacement utility pole is disclosed herein. An open-ended, hollow casing of particular longitudinal configuration is utilized as the main component for the footing, and to this end, is threaded into the ground. A specific apparatus for threading the casing into the ground is also disclosed herein along with its method of operation. In addition, a method of adding strength and stabilization to the soil at a particular ground location, for example, a location surrounding the casing just mentioned is disclosed herein. This latter method is carried out utilizing a specific apparatus for injecting grout into the inground location to be strengthened and stabilized.

Abstract: A system for and a method of establishing an inground footing for supporting a post, pole or other such object, especially a replacement utility pole is disclosed herein. An open-ended, hollow casing of particular longitudinal configuration is utilized as the main component for the footing, and to this end, is threaded into the ground. A specific apparatus for threading the casing into the ground is also disclosed herein along with its method of operation. In addition, a method of adding strength and stabilization to the soil at a particular ground location, for example, a location surrounding the casing just mentioned is disclosed herein. This latter method is carried out utilizing a specific apparatus for injecting grout into the inground location to be strengthened and stabilized.

Abstract: An underground cable installing apparatus is disclosed herein along with its method of operation. The apparatus utilizes a power driven land vehicle and an elongated cable laying plow blade supported by and for movement with the vehicle in a way which places a lowermost end portion of the blade in the ground with its cutting edge disposed in the direction of vehicular movement. As the blade moves through the ground it lays cable in its path from a cooperating cable feeding mechanism. In accordance with one operational feature of the apparatus provided herein, its plow blade is supported for movement relative to its vehicle between a number of different operating positions including positions in front of and behind the vehicle as well as various positions on either side thereof. In accordance with another feature, the cable itself is fed from a supply wound about a drum or reel which is supported in an adjustable fashion on the vehicle.