Abstract: A lightweight composite composition includes a plurality of lightweight particles including a volume of at least about 10% of a total volume of the lightweight composite composition. The plurality of lightweight particles includes an average bulk density within a range from about 0.001 g/cc to about 1.5 g/cc and an average particle size within a range from about 0.01 microns to about 90 mm. Methods of manufacturing a lightweight composite composition are provided.

Abstract: A composition is provided including a low density lightweight gypsum or cementitious mix including low density lightweight mineral or polymer based particles with compressive strengths of a specified value and densities within a specified range. A composition is also disclosed that includes chemical modification to control the time and place of set and cure characteristics.

Abstract: A fastener assembly includes a base including a front face and a rear face. The base includes one or more mounting openings extending through the front face and the rear face. The fastener assembly includes a mounting fastener received within the one or more mounting openings. The mounting fastener includes a length that is greater than the thickness of the base such that the mounting fastener extends through the mounting opening and engages a surface to attach the base to the surface. One or more fasteners are attached to the front face of the base. The one or more fasteners extend outwardly from the front face.

Abstract: A lightweight composite composition includes a plurality of lightweight particles including a volume of at least about 10% of a total volume of the lightweight composite composition. The plurality of lightweight particles includes an average bulk density within a range from about 0.001 g/cc to about 1.5 g/cc and an average particle size within a range from about 0.01 microns to about 90 mm. Methods of manufacturing a lightweight composite composition are provided.

Abstract: A lightweight particle composition includes a plurality of lightweight particles that are one of enclosed or loose. The plurality of lightweight particles include one of an inorganic or organic composition including a bulk density within a range from about 0.001 g/cc to about 1.5 g/cc, and a particle size within a range from about 0.01 microns to about 90 millimeters (mm). An interstitial void space between the plurality of lightweight particles includes a total of less than about 70% of a volume of the plurality of lightweight particles.

Abstract: A structural assembly (20) providing both a surface (21) and an insulating stratum associated with the surface. The assembly (20) can comprise structural members (23-24) and pods (30) associated with the structural members (23-24). The pods (30) contribute to structural integrity, thermal insulation, and/or sound attenuation. The pods or pod-like material can be used in or on horizontal or vertical cavities, in or on horizontal or vertical surfaces, and/or incorporated into a structural assembly or equipment housing.

Abstract: A structural assembly (20) providing both a surface (21) and an insulating stratum associated with the surface. The assembly (20) can comprise structural members (23-24) and pods (30) associated with the structural members (23-24). The pods (30) contribute to structural integrity, thermal insulation, and/or sound attenuation. The pods or pod-like material can be used in or on horizontal or vertical cavities, in or on horizontal or vertical surfaces, and/or incorporated into a structural assembly or equipment housing.

Abstract: A structural assembly (20) providing both a surface (21) and an insulating stratum associated with the surface. The assembly (20) can comprise structural members (23-24) and pods (30) associated with the structural members (23-24). The pods (30) contribute to structural integrity, thermal insulation, and/or sound attenuation. The pods or pod-like material can be used in or on horizontal or vertical cavities, in or on horizontal or vertical surfaces, and/or incorporated into a structural assembly or equipment housing.

Abstract: A structural assembly (20) providing both a surface (21) and an insulating stratum associated with the surface. The assembly (20) can comprise structural members (23-24) and pods (30) associated with the structural members (23-24). The pods (30) contribute to structural integrity, thermal insulation, and/or sound attenuation. The pods or pod-like material can be used in or on horizontal or vertical cavities, in or on horizontal or vertical surfaces, and/or incorporated into a structural assembly or equipment housing.

Abstract: A lightweight pellet (10) is provided having an exterior shell (11) made of an already-expanded polymer material. Each pellet (10) has a specific gravity of about 0.01 to about 0.3 and has an average size of about 0.01 mm to about 6 mm. A plurality of the pellets (10) can be used to make free-flowing materials, liquid carrier compositions, solidified pods, coating layers, and/or masonry units.

Abstract: Fault-responsive indicator beads (10) are provided for integration into the system of a substrate such as a coating structure, a vehicle, a garment, or a package part. Each bead (10) comprises a shell (11) designed to fracture when the system encounters a fault condition. A core (12), within the shell (11), contains a material which is dormant when the shell (11) is intact and functional when the shell (11) is fractured.

Abstract: A plurality of pellets include at least one of a synthetic, biomass, mineral, or polymer based material. The pellets can have a specific gravity of about 0.01 to about 0.3 g/cm3 and are dimensionally stable, substantially dust-free, substantially non-hygroscopic, and resistant to settling and compression.

Abstract: A plurality of pellets include at least one of a snythetic, biomass, mineral, or polymer based material. The pellets can have a specific gravity of about 0.01 to about 0.3 g/cm3 and are dimensionally stable, substantially dust-free, substantially non-hygroscopic, and resistant to settling and compression.