Abstract: A snow guard includes a plate having a front side and a back side, a first and second flange extending from the opposite edges of the front side of the plate, wherein the first flange defines a first vertical slot and the second flange defines a second vertical slot, such that the first vertical slot faces the second vertical slot. The snow guard also including base extending from the back side of the plate and terminating in a distal end. A groove is defined through the plate and the base, the groove extending from the front side of the plate to the distal end of the base, and one or more holes extend transversely through the base, the one or more holes in communication with the groove.

Abstract: A snow guard includes a plate having a front side and a back side, a first and second flange extending from the opposite edges of the front side of the plate, wherein the first flange defines a first vertical slot and the second flange defines a second vertical slot, such that the first vertical slot faces the second vertical slot. The snow guard also including base extending from the back side of the plate and terminating in a distal end. A groove is defined through the plate and the base, the groove extending from the front side of the plate to the distal end of the base, and one or more holes extend transversely through the base, the one or more holes in communication with the groove.

Abstract: A mounting and attachment system, which mounts a continuous snow rail for snow protection above the seams of a metal roof and also attaches lower members or snow flags between the seams to stop the snow from sliding under the seam. This system reduces the requirement for holes and threaded holes in the mounting block. The mounting block has a slot which runs therethrough to fit over a raised seam. This slot can have parallel walls or can be shaped to match a particular seam. This block also has slots or linear indentations on the sides or ends in a direction perpendicular or parallel to the slot for the seam. A snow rail long enough to connect two or more of the seam-mounted blocks together. Finally, a top rail may be secured parallel to the seam and mounted on two or more seam mounted blocks.

Abstract: A heat pump water heater includes a heat pump which generates a hot refrigerant and a water tank for water to be heated. The water tank includes a surrounding wall which is preferably cylindrical and a bottom portion. An inner sleeve is located in the bottom portion of the water tank, and is spaced from the bottom portion and an adjacent portion of the surrounding wall of the water tank, whereby a passageway is provided about the inner sleeve. The inner sleeve also includes an opening at a bottom thereof. A circulation system puts the heated refrigerant in a heat exchange relationship with the water in the passageway, causing heating of the water therein and, due to natural convection, movement of the heated water to a higher position in the water tank and a resultant flow of cooler water into the passageway through the bottom opening of the inner sleeve.

Abstract: A mounting and attachment system, which can easily mount a continuous snow rail for snow protection above the seams of a metal roof and also attach lower members or snow flags which are located between the seams to stop the snow from sliding under the height of the seam. This system reduces the requirement for holes and threaded holes to be drilled into the mounting block, saving manufacturing time and money. The mounting block is configured so that there is a slot which runs through the mounting block to fit over a raised seam. This slot can have parallel walls or can be shaped to match the form of a particular seam. This block will also have slots or linear indentations on the sides or ends of the block in a direction perpendicular or parallel to the slot for the seam. A second piece of the assembly is a snow rail long enough to connect two or more of the seam-mounted blocks together. Finally, a top rail may be secured to be positioned parallel to said seam and be mounted on two or more seam mounted blocks.

Abstract: An induction lamp includes a bulb enclosing an induction coil and having a threaded base. The threaded base is electrically connected to the induction coil without an electrically intermediate frequency generator disposed between the threaded base and the induction coil. An induction lamp fixture includes a female threaded electrical bulb socket and a frequency generator convertor unit 50-60 Hz A/C electricity to a sufficient frequency to illuminate an induction bulb. A method for retrofitting a light fixture includes connecting an output of a frequency generator having an input receiving 50-60 Hz A/C electricity, to a female threaded electrical bulb socket.

Abstract: A mounting and attachment system, which can easily mount a continuous snow rail for snow protection above the seams of a metal root and also attach lower members or snow flags which are located between the seams to stop the snow from sliding under the height of the seam. This system eliminates the requirement for holes and threaded holes to be drilled into the mounting block, saving manufacturing time and money. The mounting block is configured so that there is a slot which runs through the mounting block to fit over a raised seam. This slot can have parallel walls or can be shaped to match the form of a particular seam. This block will also have two slots or linear indentations on either side of the block in a direction perpendicular to the slot for the seam. A second piece of the assembly is a snow rail long enough to connect two or more of the seam-mounted blocks together.

Abstract: A decorative snow guard assembly attachable to raised portions of a building surface such as a standing seam roof. The assembly includes a decorative snow brake plate integral with a base, means spanning between adjacent bases, and means connecting said spanning means to said bases.

Abstract: A decorative snow guard assembly attachable to raised portions of a building surface such as a standing seam roof. The assembly includes a decorative snow brake plate integral with a base, means spanning between adjacent bases, and means connecting said spanning means to said bases.

Abstract: A snow guard which attaches to the vertical leg of a formed metal roof seam utilizing the formed seam and a movable toggle lock to attach the snow guard without the use of penetrations or seam deformations. Roof accessories other than a snow guard can be connected to a raised roof seam using the disclosed movable toggle lock.

Abstract: A decorative snow guard assembly attachable to raised portions of a building surface such as a standing seam roof. The assembly includes a decorative snow brake plate integral with a base, means spanning between adjacent bases, and means connecting said spanning means to said bases.

Abstract: A decorative snow guard assembly attachable to raised portions of a building surface such as a standing seam roof. The assembly includes a decorative snow brake plate integral with a base, means spanning between adjacent bases, and means connecting said spanning means to said bases.

Abstract: A mounting and attachment system, which can easily mount a continuous snow rail for snow protection above the seams of a metal root and also attach lower members or snow flags which are located between the seams to stop the snow from sliding under the height of the seam. This system eliminates the requirement for holes and threaded holes to be drilled into the mounting block, saving manufacturing time and money. The mounting block is configured so that there is a slot which runs through the mounting block to fit over a raised seam. This slot can have parallel walls or can be shaped to match the form of a particular seam. This block will also have two slots or linear indentations on either side of the block in a direction perpendicular to the slot for the seam. A second piece of the assembly is a snow rail long enough to connect two or more of the seam-mounted blocks together.

Abstract: A snow guard which attaches to the vertical leg of a formed metal roof seam utilizing the formed seam and a movable toggle lock to attach the snow guard without the use of penetrations or seam deformations. Roof accessories other than a snow guard can be connected to a raised roof seam using the disclosed movable toggle lock.

Abstract: A construction baffle system for a roof, wall or ceiling element including an insulation member and means for strengthening the member and for reflecting radiant heat away from the member and a space formed between the roof, wall or ceiling and the strengthening and reflecting means

Abstract: A one piece snow brake which attaches to the vertical leg of a formed metal roof seam utilizing the formed seam and a movable wall portion to attach the snow brake without the use of penetrations or seam deformations. The snow brake is attached to a vertical seam by the use of threaded screws creating pressure on a movable wall portion or portions that form a side of a slot for enclosing the vertical seam. Roof accessories other than a snow brake can be connected to a raised seam using the disclosed movable wall attachment device. The location of the screws is such that they force the movable wall portion(s) to engage the seam.

Abstract: A decorative snow guard assembly attachable to raised portions of a building surface such as a standing seam roof. The assembly includes a decorative snow brake plate integral with a base, means spanning between adjacent bases, and means connecting said spanning means to said bases.

Abstract: A decorative snow guard assembly attachable to raised portions of a building surface such as a standing seam roof. The assembly includes a decorative snow brake plate integral with a base, means spanning between adjacent bases, and means connecting said spanning means to said bases.