Abstract: A device for fastening facade plates, includes a threaded bar which extends from a holding element. The holding element is provided with an annular space at the first end thereof, which is located near the threaded bar. The annular space encompasses a wall that is made of an elastic material. A channel extends from the annular space to a second end which is located at a distance from the threaded bar while a valve, by means of which the channel can be sealed, is provided at the second end.

Abstract: A set of moisture proof floorboards and a flooring of such floorboards with a resilient surface layer provided with a decorative groove and/or a sealing means.

Abstract: A heat insulation window includes a pair of outer panes (14, 16) defining an interior air space (12) and held apart by a spacing member which as opposed and parallel first and second outer surfaces. A third outer surface extends between the first (21) and second (23) outer surfaces. The spacing member defines a first sealing groove (32) at the junction between the first (21) and third (19) outer surfaces and a second sealing groove (32) at the junction between the second (23) and third (19) outer surfaces. The sealing grooves (32) are filled with a gas-tight seal element. A metal band (34) overlays the third (19) outer surface and has edge flanges (34A, 34B) which fit into the first and second sealing grooves (32), isolating the third (19) outer surface from the seal element.

Abstract: The invention relates to a steel-concrete hollow bodied slab or ceiling comprising concrete webs, which are arranged in between hollow bodies, and a reinforcing layer on top of the hollow bodies and a reinforcing layer underneath the hollow bodies, wherein a hollow body is embodied as a peripherally closed container which is devoid of any ascending force and which is open towards the bottom, whereby ventilation holes are provided in the covering wall thereof and the container comprises spacers. The aim of the invention is to obtain a low-cost hollow bodied slab/ceiling exhibiting good load-bearing behavior and an increased ability to discharge transversal forces according to local requirements. According to the invention, the concrete in at least one concrete web consists of high-tensile fibers and/or at least one steel strut, preferably a double wall anchor, and/or the hollow body which is devoid of ascendant forces has a conical or truncated pyramidal periphery whose uppermost end forms a dome-shaped arch.

Abstract: A method for making a reinforcement device for a concrete structure includes the steps of (a) installing a plurality of parallel reinforcement rebars, and (b) embracing the reinforcement rebars with a cable unit by winding the cable unit around the reinforcement rebars. The cable unit has a plurality of wires twisted together.

Abstract: The invention relates to a right-angle connection in the grid of a suspended ceiling, between inverted T-beams having a vertical web extending between a bulb at the top and flanges at the bottom. A connector on the end of a cross beam hooks into a slot in the web of a main beam. The connector has a plastic encasement that forms abutments about a metallic core. The abutments position the connector within the slot in the web, and prevent further entry of the connector into the slot, under normal conditions. The plastic abutments melt away during a fire, so that the beam can expand longitudinally into the slot to relieve stresses in the beam, without the beam buckling. Ridges on the bottom of the metallic core that engage the web at the bottom of the slot, prevent pullback of the connector from the slot, during a fire, to prevent the ceiling from sagging or drooping.

Abstract: A method and structure are disclosed for causing water seeping through a crack in a basement wall to be directed behind a tape applied to the wall, such tape having edges bonded to the wall and a hydrophobic coating on the rear side of the tape for repelling water flowing therebehind for quicker drainage.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a roll formed sheet metal tee for grid type suspended ceilings with the face of its flange integral with the stem and the layers of the stem fixed together for improved torsional strength. An upper region of the stem can have one or more of its layers folded to increase suspension wire breakout strength. A stiffening bulb is below suspension wire receiving holes so that a loop of the suspension wire through the tee has a narrow profile and thereby avoids interference with ceiling panels during their installation or removal. Other embodiments of a tee share the feature of a narrow, suspension wire receiving upper stem portion.

Abstract: A structure that can be folded and unfolded to construct buildings, for example, horse stables, includes frames made from welded profiles and covered with panels having doors, windows or ventilators, covered by a roof. After deployment and installation, the structure forms a parallelepipedal volume with rigid front and rear façades and two folding lateral walls. Each of the lateral walls has a central axis, and joints receiving four rectangular leaves which can be folded accordion-style. The distance between the two central axes remains constant and the structure has two anchoring points on each lateral wall which are positioned on top of the structure and symmetrically relative to the central axis. A lifting beam is used to raise the structure, which folds or unfolds under the influence of the weight of the structure due to forces exerted on cables fixed between the lifting beam and the structure.

Abstract: A prefabricated insulating panel (5) for the construction of external surfaces of buildings comprises two sheets of metal material (6, 7?), between which an insulating material (8?) is set, where at least one of the two sheets (6?, 7?) defines a plurality of substantially parallel longitudinal ribbings (10A?, 10B?). According to the invention, at least a first (10B?) and a second (10A?) of said ribbings are operative for supporting between them at least a photovoltaic module (14) in a plane of lie raised with respect to a general plane of the panel (5); between the two sheets (6?, 7?) there is moreover present at least one pipe (13) for the passage of cables (18) for electrical connection of the photovoltaic module (14).

Abstract: The invention relates to a fastening system (1) for rectangular, tabular panels (2, 3, 10), especially floor panels. Comprising retaining profiles disposed on the small faces of said panels (2, 3, 10). Opposite retaining profiles match said retaining profiles in such a manner that similar panels (2, 3, 10) can be interlinked. The panels are provided with opposite first retaining profiles that are configured in such a manner that on a panel (2, 3, 10) being in first line a new panel (2) can be locked in second line by attaching the new panel (2) to the installed panel (3) at a temporary angle relative to the installed panel (3) and then swiveling it down into the plane of the installed panel (3). The panel further comprises opposite second retaining elements that comprise corresponding hook elements (6, 7).

Abstract: A rodent entrance blocking device and method includes a doorframe that has a first vertical support and a second vertical support. A base has a bottom side, a top side, a first lateral side and a second lateral side. A distance from the first lateral side to the second lateral side is substantially equal to a distance between the first and second vertical supports. A rigid plate has a bottom edge, a top edge, a first side edge and a second side edge. The bottom edge is hingedly coupled to top side of the base. The plate extends between the first and second lateral sides. A biasing member is mechanically coupled to the plate and biases the plate in a vertical orientation. The base is positioned between the first and second vertical supports of the doorframe. The base extends between the first and second vertical supports.

Abstract: A system for attaching siding to an exterior wall through use of a fastener guide strip that is held within or against the nailing hem of a siding panel so as to allow the panel to slide along the guide strip during thermally induced expansion and contraction of the panel.

Abstract: A cover for concealing an open pocket, recess or the like in a precast concrete panel following removal of a form used for positioning an anchor in the concrete panel during manufacture thereof is disclosed. The cover includes a planar or flat or substantially planar or flat top sized to cover an open pocket in a precast concrete panel, and at least one projecting member extending outward from an underside of the top of the cover. Each projecting member has two opposed end walls joined by a cross wall having a lesser height than the height of the end walls. The cross wall is positioned operatively substantially perpendicular to the two end walls of the projecting member and is operatively connected to the end walls of the projecting member. The cross wall is under compression in use and supports the end walls which have sufficient flexibility to conform to the side walls of the pocket when positioned in the pocket.

Abstract: A frame (20) for supporting an article includes a first frame section (36) and a first flange (62) extending to a first end (56). The frame (20) also includes a second frame section (38) and a second flange (64) extending to a second end (60). A notch (68) is formed in the first flange (62) and defines a flange finger (70) between the notch (68) and the first end (56). A retention opening (32) is formed in the second end (60) of the second frame section (38). A retention corner (94) for the frame (20) is formed between the first frame section (36) and the second frame section (38) by inserting the flange finger (70) of the first frame section (36) into the retention opening (32) of the second frame section (38).

Abstract: The present invention is a unitary piece block formed of polymers (such as polystyrene or other high strength polymer) by a single injection molding step which are assembled into a recreational vehicle leveler. The invention ramp provides four sets of four connectors at a top of a floor plate, which are adapted to interlock in cavity structures formed within a cavity on the underside of the block. Two adjacent blocks are secured together by applying to their top surfaces the securing cavity structure of an underside of a third such block. Such blocks can be stacked in an interlocking manner to reduce storage space.

Abstract: The present invention is a locker retrofit assembly which may be adapted for replacing the door and frame components of an existing locker system. An exemplary embodiment of the locker retrofit assembly may be comprised of plastic components for replacing the metallic components of the existing locker system. The locker retrofit assembly may be wholly or partially assembled off-site to facilitate expeditious installation on the existing locker system.

Abstract: A suspended ceiling comprising a pair of parallel main grid tees, the tees being of the type having its panel supporting flange forming a hollow with a downwardly open slot, a plurality of identical stabilizer bars spacing said main grid tees a predetermined distance, trim strips assembled on said main grid tees, the trim strips each having a first portion hooked into the hollow flange of a respective tee and a second portion abutting a web of the respective tee, the stabilizer bars being arranged to engage opposite sides of reinforcing bulbs of the main grid tees to hold the same against relative lateral horizontal movement from their desired positions, the stabilizer bars engaging the trim strips in a manner that holds their second portions in abutment with the webs of their respective tees. The stabilizer bars are formed of sheet metal and have bendable tabs that can be bent to hold said trim strip second portions in contact with the webs of their respective tees.

Abstract: The invention is a building panel and clip system, in which the building panel members are quickly and reversibly attached to other similar building panel members with clip members to form a temporary structure that provides shelter from the elements. Alternatively, the building panel members are erected interior an existing structure to provide partitioning of the space therein. The building panel members are used to form both vertical walls and the roof for such an exterior structure. The building panel members may incorporate a door or a window for added versatility.

Abstract: Exterior facing panels for outer walls of the buildings including plural panels, each of the panels having a top face; side faces connected to the top face and bent downwardly from the edge of the top face; inward-bent end portions connected to the side faces and bent inwardly to the panel in a substantially right angle with respect to the side faces, and the inward-bent end portions supporting and holding an adiabatic material filed with the panels, engaging holes extending laterally across some parts of the side faces in a manner that the adjacent engaging holes of the adjacent side faces of the adjacent panels do not face oppositely with each other; and a clip having a claw for engaging with the engaging hole, a holding portion for engaging with the inward-bent end portion of the panel, a connecting portion for connecting the clip with a frame which is used for structurally holding and supporting the exterior facing panels, and an adiabatic plate attached to a bottom of the connecting portion for preventin