ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 6 -- United States Patent no. 12,460,366, issued on Nov. 4.
"Reticulated driven micropile footing system" was invented by Gary Gale (Fingal, Australia).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A reticulated driven micropile footing system for installation of concrete-free removable reusable footings without heavy machinery, providing a one-piece pile cap having embossing for strengthening, mount holes for mounting of structural pieces such as posts or beams, a medial opening to facilitate placement and stabilization prior to installation, angled guides to facilitate driving of micropiles at a proper angle, pile openings through which to drive micropiles, upper set holes for secure ...