Abstract: A job box includes a base defining a storage area, a lid coupled to the base and moveable between an open position, in which the storage area is accessible, and a closed position, in which the storage area in not accessible, and a charging station supported by the base. The station includes a first charging port configured to charge a battery pack of a first type, a second charging port configured to charge a battery pack of a second type, a light, and a first power outlet. The charging station is moveable relative to the job box to a plurality of different positions.

Abstract: A door frame profile and reinforcement assembly to increase the resistance of an entry door and door frame to forced entry by an intruder. Increased resistance is achieved by fitting and securing a U-shaped bar within a machined slot in the back of the door frame and attaching a shaped plate or plates that fits within the shaped bar and retains the door's throw bolt of the deadbolt and/or latch of the door lock. Optionally, with stronger door frames, the shaped plate alone may suffice, and the plate can be modified to a simple L-shaped form, a portion of which is inserted into a narrow groove which replaces the machined slot.

Abstract: Improved decorative shoes for balusters that cover and conceal the attachment points of the balusters to the tread, floor, or rail surfaces and secure themselves in place without the need for mechanical fasteners or adhesives. The baluster shafts can be retained within central holes in the shoes by the use of compressive elastic means such as flexible sheets, rods, strips, O-rings or the like to produce an interference fit when the shaft is inserted in the holes. The shoes can be produced in both flat and angled versions.

Abstract: A truss-mounted attic storage system that is formed by the assembly and mounting of a set of brackets and bars to an adjacent pair of trusses to form a horizontal shelf or rack that is secured in place. The shelf or rack can then have a crate, box or tote containing items to be stored set on and held by the shelf or rack.

Abstract: A barn door hardware conversion system that allows for an existing hinge mounted door to be converted to a barn door style sliding door. The hardware system primarily mounts to the existing frame components of the door opening, eliminating the need to secure components to the existing wall surface above the door opening.

Abstract: Improved interlocking flooring system that allows for a solid wood floor to be fully finished on all surfaces to provide moisture protection and can be installed over a solid subfloor surface without need for attachment to the subfloor with nails, adhesives or other fastening methods. Adjacent interlocking strips are held securely in place by a plurality of novel asymmetric locking strips.

Abstract: Hollow baluster installation system that utilizes either the mounting holes that remain from the removal of a previous wooden baluster or newly drilled holes and components including a bottom plug, baluster insert and top cap which allow for installation of the hollow baluster in a staircase or railing.

Abstract: A manufacturing process is disclosed that allows molded planar products such as solid interior and entry doors to be produced by molding lignocellulosic and cellulosic composite materials. The doors can be manufactured by compressing and heating a layered mixture of fine wood particles blended with thermo-set molding resins and coarse wood particles blended with thermo-set binding resins between two open molds. The molded door is then removed from between the molds and trimmed to the finished size.

Abstract: A process is provided for producing compressed composite panels for use in door and cabinets and the like, the panels comprising a molded portion comprised of straw or wood fiber and resin and a structural portion comprised of straw fibre and resin and to which may be applied a melamine finish on one surface which also may contain a decorative pattern.