Patents by Inventor Rick D. Sykes

Rick D. Sykes 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).

  • Foundation supporting and lifting system and method
    Patent number: 6468002
    Abstract: A system and method for supporting a pier-supported structure includes a pier support assembly for engaging a pier of the structure. The system also includes a guide assembly coupled to the pier support assembly and a piling extending through the guide assembly. The system further includes a clamp assembly adapted to engage the piling upon downward movement of the piling and a drive system coupled to the clamp assembly and the pier support assembly. The drive system is operable to drive the piling downward relative to the pier support assembly until the piling encounters a predetermined resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Assignee: Ramjack Systems Distribution, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Steven D. Gregory, Rick D. Sykes