Stephen M Schmidt

US Patent:

61831670, Feb 6, 2001

Filed:

Jan 15, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/231136

Inventors:

Richard D. Ruiz - Des Peres MO
Thomas R. Knecht - Webster Groves MO
Robert J. McCann - O'Fallon MO
Troy D. Ruiz - St. Louis MO
Scott A. Ruiz - Kirkwood MO
Joseph A. Parise - Granite City IL
Stephen E. Schmidt - Hillsboro MO

Assignee:

Richard D. Ruiz, LLC - St. Louis MO

International Classification:

E02D 508
F16B 700
F16B 710
F16D 112

US Classification:

405251

Abstract:

A pipe pier system for use in supporting foundations is provided. The pier system is comprised of a plurality of pipe pier sections and pipe connecting insert members. The pipe sections are adapted to be butted end to end to each other in linear arrangement with the pipe connecting insert member being placed within and connected to respective ends of the butted pipe sections. The pipe sections and insert member have aligning holes to allow for a pin to span their diameters for a stable connection. A removable guide cap is provided for the terminal end of the pier assembly to reduce friction as the pier is driven into the ground.

US Patent:

60799056, Jun 27, 2000

Filed:

Dec 15, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/211753

Inventors:

Richard Dean Ruiz - Des Peres MO
Troy Dean Ruiz - St. Louis MO
Thomas R. Knecht - Webster Groves MO
Robert Joseph McCann - O'Fallon MO
Scott Allen Ruiz - Kirkwood MO
Stephen E. Schmidt - Hillsboro MO
Curtis Alan Gentile - Ballwin MO

Assignee:

Richard D. Ruiz, LLC - St. Louis MO

International Classification:

E02D 2748

US Classification:

405230

Abstract:

An improvement for a bracket assembly of the type used in lifting and supporting a foundation upon a pier is provided. An adjustable brace member is provided in the bracket assembly to decrease the available front to back space within the bracket to prevent movement of the retained pier within the bracket so as to reduce bending moment on the pier. The brace member comprises a slot disposed within a top of the bracket, which receives one or more locking tabs to retain the pier. Threaded bolts which enable the bracket to engage and be supported on the pier are received in elongated holes on the bracket to allow positioning of the lifting and support hardware directly over the pier. The modified bracket assembly allows for the replacement of any size or configuration of pier.

US Patent:

61526541, Nov 28, 2000

Filed:

Jun 21, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/337598

Inventors:

Richard Dean Ruiz - Des Peres MO
Stephen E. Schmidt - Hillsboro MO
Troy Dean Ruiz - St. Louis MO
Scott Allen Ruiz - Kirkwood MO

Assignee:

Richard D. Ruiz, LLC - St. Louis MO

International Classification:

E02D 1100
E02D 1300
E02D 700

US Classification:

405232

Abstract:

An improvement for use with a pier installation apparatus of the type employed in lifting and supporting a foundation is provided. The invention comprises a mounting beam assembly for mounting hydraulic power cylinders in a straddling position around a pier to be driven into the ground by the installation apparatus. The beam assembly is a planar member having a central opening for receiving the pier therethrough. It is comprised of opposing plate members upon which the hydraulic cylinders are mounted. The plate members each have an opening which allows passage through of the piston rod of the hydraulic cylinder. The mounting beam assembly allows for lateral placement around a pier in the installation apparatus, and may be completely disassembled for quick and efficient installation and removal.