William C Trotter

US Patent:

7788859, Sep 7, 2010

Filed:

Sep 20, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/858568

Inventors:

William Clay Trotter - Doraville GA, US

International Classification:

E04G 21/26

US Classification:

521272, 52149

Abstract:

Systems and methods for repairing walls are provided used to repair foundational and veneer walls that have bowed or shifted. A system can include a wall support member disposed proximate a wall; an anchor disposed below the wall support member (the anchor can be affixed to a bottom portion or component of the wall (e. g. , a foundational pier)); a tension member (e. g. , a chain) affixed to the anchor and the wall support member; a brace affixed to the wall support member at a first end; and a stake in operable communication with a second end of the brace operable to prevent movement of the second end of the brace. Increasing tension on the tension member between the anchor and the wall support member (with a jack, for example) causes the wall to be shifted (e. g. , horizontally and vertically) for repositioning the settled wall. The wall can then be re-anchored and re-attached to the structure to aid in preventing future movement of the wall.

US Patent:

20080216423, Sep 11, 2008

Filed:

Mar 6, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/682330

Inventors:

WILLIAM CLAY TROTTER - Doraville GA, US

International Classification:

E04C 3/02

US Classification:

522042, 52831

Abstract:

Structural support systems and methods are provided to reinforce lintel support systems. According to some embodiments, a reinforcement system to reinforce an elongated load bearing member having opposing ends and supporting a load can comprise an elongated reinforcing member having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion can be disposed beneath the load bearing member between the opposing ends of the load supporting member and have a length substantially equal to the length of the load bearing member. The second portion can have length greater than the first portion. Also, the second portion can extend in a substantially normal direction from the first portion and be spaced apart from the load bearing member. The second portion can be securedly fixed in a substantially static position to support the first portion disposed beneath the load bearing member. In one configuration, the second portion can be fixed to a header associated with a lintel support system. Other embodiments are also claimed and described.