Abstract: A static seal strip has a base and a bulb. The base is adapted to be secured to the object to be sealed. The bulb includes an encapsulated sealant and is adapted to release the sealant upon exertion of a force onto the bulb to enable the sealant to seal the object.

Abstract: A pair of supports to aid in the installation of door jambs, each support includes a base to rest upon and to be secured to a support surface. Extending upwardly from the base is a brace member which has at its upper end a securing bracket to engage the door jamb. Adjacent the base is a second securing bracket which also engages the door jamb. Both brackets are adjustable movable horizontally to adjust the door jamb engaged thereby.

Abstract: A combination active and passive mass damping device to attenuate vibrations in a structure caused by seismic and/or wind forces. A mass is actively rendered vibratable by a hydraulic actuator and passively vibratable by use of springs. The device normally functions as an active mass damper, but, in the event of a power failure, is automatically converted by a failsafe means into a passive mass damping mode.

Abstract: An anchor is formed in a wall or ceiling composed of friable asbestos containing material by placing a plate member having a seal member around its peripheral edge against the wall or ceiling and then driving a fastener through the plate member and into the wall or ceiling. The plate member is of a size to permanently contain between the plate member and the ceiling any friable asbestos containing material which is dislodged by the fastener. Preferably, the seal, which comprises a sealing strip with an adhesive coating, or a sealing adhesive, temporarily secures the plate member to the wall while the fastener is being driven through the plate member to assure that the plate remains in place; however, it is the fastener which permanently secures the plate member to the wall or ceiling.

Abstract: A building panel useful as vinyl soffit in residential construction. The building panel comprises a principal portion, a locking flange, and a locking receptacle interlocking with the locking flange of an adjacent panel. The building panel is easy to assemble and combines high strength with a pleasant appearance.

Abstract: A method of fixedly securing an lighting fixture to a ceiling of a building structure, comprises a first securing step for securing an anchor grip at a prescribed position on a bottom face of a slab of the building structure, a flexible suspender being inserted through the anchor grip; a second securing step for securing a suspender grasping assembly temporarily to a lighting fixture support member; a suspending step for inserting the flexible suspender from the lower free end thereof through the suspender grasping assembly and then raising the suspender grasping assembly along the flexible suspender, while the lighting fixture support member is temporarily fixed to a temporary set position on the suspender; an adjusting step for adjusting height of the lighting fixture support member to fit into a ceiling finish board, by moving the suspender grasping assembly along the flexible suspender together with the lighting fixture member; and a fixing step for fixing the lighting fixture support member to the flexib

Abstract: A decorative panel assembly which are adapted to be mounted on a mounting surface such as a wall surface, wherein a decorative panel is attached to the mounting surface by means of a magnetic securing device. The decorative panel is provided with pairs of legs from which an engaging portion is horizontally protruded. The securing device is also provided with a fin or a groove which is adapted to be engaged with the engaging portion of the decorative panel, thereby allowing the decorative panel to be mounted to the mounting surface by means of the securing device.

Abstract: A method of and system for protecting each side of a pane of glass during the manufacture, shipping, finishing and installation processes of a glazed building material is disclosed in which each side of each pane of glass is covered with a protective coating material prior to its installation in a frame. After the building product containing the frame is installed in a building and all finishing of the frame has been completed, the protective coating material may be cut away along the inside edges of the frame, leaving a coating of protective material along the outside edges of each side of each pane of glass, sandwiched between the frame and each side of each pane of glass, which provides a waterproof and airtight gasket or seal between each pane of glass and the unfinished portion of its frame.

Abstract: A step module is provided for use in constructing stairways. Each step module includes a tread portion and a riser portion connected at a nosing so that a plurality of modules may be secured adjacently in stepwise fashion to create a stairway. A shoulder member attaches to the riser portion of one module along the front riser surface parallel to the nosing and thus forms a tread seat for attachment of the distal tread edge of a lower module. When connected, a channel is formed which may be enclosed and filled with a filler material such as an acoustical damping material. The cover may be a wing projecting forwardly of the riser portion and underlying the tread portion of the lower module.

Abstract: A tombstone intended to be anchored upright in or on a foundation includes an inscription plate (13) attached as front side in a casing (1) and a foot (7) connected to the casing (1). It is intended to achieve a tombstone having a long life and a low weight. It will be possible to provide the tombstone with an inscription even after it has been erected. It can also be used as a storage space.

Abstract: Weights in the form of water-filled flexible tubes are attached onto the pressure supported roof membrane of a building. The weights contour the membrane from a single dome into smaller elongated domes. The decreased radii of curvature of the smaller domes substantially reduce both the stress within the membrane and tension exerted by the membrane on the building walls.

Abstract: A wall construction is provided which includes a wall upon which are located siding sections to which are fastened brick sections. The siding sections are arranged in coplanar end-to-end relationship and include abutting ends with nesting tongue and groove arrangements to resist relative transverse movement between the sections. The tongue defines a passage extending transversely across the same. A clip is provided which includes a central portion located between the ends of the siding sections. The central portion extends through the aforementioned passage in the tongue. The clip includes further portions extending in opposite directions from the central portion along opposite sides of the siding sections. A protruding flange is provided which extends outwardly from the first further portion and a settable material is provided adjacent the siding sections. The protruding portion is embedded in the settable material.

Abstract: A vibration proofing/suppressing system including a first rigid member extending and translatable in a first direction, a second rigid member extending parallel to the first rigid member and translatable in the first direction relative to the first member, a third rigid member interposed between the first and second rigid member, and a fourth member interposed between the first and second rigid members. Guide means are interposed between the first and third and fourth members and the second and third and fourth members for guiding translation of the third and fourth members along the direction of relative movement between the first and second members. At least one first lever means connects the first member to the fourth member, the at least one first lever means being pivotally connected to a first point on the third member such that the at least one first lever means is swingable about the first point.

Abstract: A louvre panelling system in which louvers 40 are mounted on brackets 14. A bead formed on one side edge of the louvre is hookd over a portion 26 of the bracket 12 and the louvre is then pivoted until the free edge 54 of a bead 50 on the other edge of the louvre engages in a recess 34 formed between front and rear projections 30 and 32 of a further bead holding portion 28 of the bracket 14.

Abstract: A door includes a board having opposed depressed portions formed in major opposed side walls and two thermoplastic sheets respectively attached to the major side walls of the board and having depressed portions shaped or embossed with decorative designs, fitted in the depressed portions of the board.

Abstract: A method for reducing the amount of immunogenic and/or toxic substances in a building's indoor air. The method is particularly directed at reducing the level of gases generated by certain wood and/or petrochemical based building materials. The method also serves to reduce levels of electromagnetic radiation within the building.

Abstract: A panel of curtain wall with an air-tight system, which is placed in position before the panel is installed, has an outer air-tight barrier and an inner air-tight barrier, one of which consists of a U-shaped profile with asymmetrical lips, the shorter lip being on the outside of two adjacent sides of the panel, the longer lip being on the outside on the other two sides.

Abstract: An insulated, weatherproof window frame of synthetic resin material. The frame is comprised of inner and outer one-piece molded peripheral frame members both secured together with fasteners isolated from an outer surface of the outer frame member. The outer frame member also has an upper sash frame molded integral therewith and is formed with a sill provided with a water-evacuation slope and an integrally formed backsplash support wall disposed rearwardly on the sill. A lower moving sash is guidingly retained between the opposed parallel inner side walls rearwardly of the upper sash and sash has a lower sash frame member provided with a horizontal lower seal member for sealing support engagement with the backsplash support wall. The lower sash frame member has a depending protective flange spaced forwardly and overlying the seal member and cooperating with the backsplash support wall to isolate the seal member from water directed at the backsplash.

Abstract: A single hung window jamblinder is utilized in combination with a window frame having a pair of vertical jambs, the jambs having a vertical, generally T-shaped pocket therein. The jambliner includes an elongated channel member having a base portion and a pair of upstanding sides, and a pair of leg portions mounted on the channel member sides which will receive the stile of a sash and allow for slidable movement of the sash therealong. A resilient vinyl layer is secured along the channel base, and is wider than the channel base so as to protrude beyond each side of the base. The vinyl layer will have a width substantially equal to the width of the jamb pocket to retain the jambliner in position in the jamb. A resiliently compressible sponge-like pad is mounted on the vinyl layer, and is thick enough to bias the vinyl layer against the edges of the jamb pocket so as to prevent airflow between the jamb pocket and the exterior of the jamb.

Abstract: Panels which are assembled to form a stall shower are prefabricated. Each panel has a facing of tile adhered to a plywood backing. On the rear of the backings are elongated vertical ribs. The lower edges of the ribs are notched to interfit with a shower base. The upper edges are notched to interfit with a shower ceiling. The outer edges of the ribs are either attached to studding or are covered with wallboard. The panels comprise four corners, a back, two sides and two door jambs. In addition to the shower base and ceiling, additional members include a shower door curb and a header.