Patents by Inventor Michael Couch

Michael Couch 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).

  • Publication number: 20050019103
    Abstract: A system and method for supporting a structural foundation supported by a subterranean earth strata. A plurality of support piling segments are disposed in a columnar array beneath the foundation. Each segment has a central channel for receiving a tension or reinforcing member. The distal end of the tension member is anchored beneath the first or lowermost segment in the array. The anchor is sized such that it may not be withdrawn or pulled up through the channels in the segments. After the desired depth of the column is reached, a tension adjustment mechanism is affixed to the proximal end of the tension or reinforcing member and tightened to provide additional compressive force and strength to the columnar array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2004
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Inventors: W. Brooks, Matthew Gueller, Michael Couch