Abstract: A computer-implemented method, system and computer program product for recommending design changes in designing a digital integrated circuit. An analysis of the digital integrated circuit being designed is performed, where the result of such an analysis involves violations being identified and stored. A stored violation, such as a cross-domain, cross-hierarchy and multi-cycle violation, may then be analyzed to identify a root cause of the violation using a rule. Such a rule may be used for triaging various failures in the cross-domain, cross-hierarchy and/or multi-cycle violation of the digital integrated circuit. A design change in the design of the digital integrated circuit may then be recommended based on the identified root cause of the violation. In this manner, the root cause of failures are effectively identified in the design of digital integrated circuits using an offline analysis of cross-domain, cross-hierarchy and/or multi-cycle violations using a rules-based approach.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting workers and materials above-grade on both the cave and gable ends of a structure is disclosed. The apparatus can be combined with one or more additional staging apparatuses to create a staging system for the support of persons or materials while work is being done on a structure, e.g., roofing, siding, etc. The modular design of the apparatus simplifies installation, such that it can be readily attached to a roof or other support member of a structure by a single person, and facilitates the adjustable vertical positioning of people or materials along the walls of the structure. The staging system can also include a rail member for safety support and alternative scaffolding arrangements.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting workers and materials above-grade on both the eave and gable ends of a structure is disclosed. The apparatus can be combined with one or more additional staging apparatuses to create a staging system for the support of persons or materials while work is being done on a structure, e.g., roofing, siding, etc. The modular design of the apparatus simplifies installation, such that it can be readily attached to a roof or other support member of a structure by a single person, and facilitates the adjustable vertical positioning of people or materials along the walls of the structure. The staging system can also include a rail member for safety support and alternative scaffolding arrangements.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting workers and materials above-grade on both the cave and gable ends of a structure is disclosed. The apparatus can be combined with one or more additional staging apparatuses to create a staging system for the support of persons or materials while work is being done on a structure, e.g., roofing, siding, etc. The modular design of the apparatus simplifies installation, such that it can be readily attached to a roof or other support member of a structure by a single person, and facilitates the adjustable vertical positioning of people or materials along the walls of the structure. The staging system can also include a rail member for safety support and alternative scaffolding arrangements.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting workers and materials above-grade on both the eave and gable ends of a structure is disclosed. The apparatus can be combined with one or more additional staging apparatuses to create a staging system for the support of persons or materials while work is being done on a structure, e.g., roofing, siding, etc. The modular design of the apparatus simplifies installation, such that it can be readily attached to a roof or other support member of a structure by a single person, and facilitates the adjustable vertical positioning of people or materials along the walls of the structure. The staging system can also include a rail member for safety support and alternative scaffolding arrangements.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting workers and materials above-grade on both the eave and gable ends of a structure is disclosed. The apparatus can be combined with one or more additional staging apparatuses to create a staging system for the support of persons or materials while work is being done on a structure, e.g., roofing, siding, etc. The modular design of the apparatus simplifies installation, such that it can be readily attached to a roof or other support member of a structure by a single person, and facilitates the adjustable vertical positioning of people or materials along the walls of the structure. The staging system can also include a rail member for safety support and alternative scaffolding arrangements.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting workers and materials above-grade on both the eave and gable ends of a structure is disclosed. The apparatus can be combined with one or more additional staging apparatuses to create a staging system for the support of persons or materials while work is being done on a structure, e.g., roofing, siding, etc. The modular design of the apparatus simplifies installation, such that it can be readily attached to a roof or other support member of a structure by a single person, and facilitates the adjustable vertical positioning of people or materials along the walls of the structure. The staging system can also include a rail member for safety support and alternative scaffolding arrangements.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting workers and materials above-grade on both the eave and gable ends of a structure is disclosed. The apparatus can be combined with one or more additional staging apparatuses to create a staging system for the support of persons or materials while work is being done on a structure, e.g., roofing, siding, etc. The modular design of the apparatus simplifies installation, such that it can be readily attached to a roof or other support member of a structure by a single person, and facilitates the adjustable vertical positioning of people or materials along the walls of the structure. The staging bracket can be attached to any structural roofing member, including most any type of existing roofing material, e.g., shingle, standing seam, corrugated, etc., on new or existing roofs of any pitch and can be attached along either the eave or gable ends of the structure.

Abstract: Devices for converting wind energy into other usable forms of energy are disclosed. In one embodiment of the invention, a wind device having at least one but more preferably two vertically directed cylindrical windmills are disposed on the ends of a “V” shaped structure so that half of each windmill is exposed to contact by the wind moving along the outer surface of the “V” as the point of the “V” is aimed into the wind. In this configuration, the other half of each windmill is located within the “V” shaped structure where this half does not come into contact with the wind. As a result, the wind contacting the outside half of each windmill causes the windmill to rotate. Each rotating windmill is mechanically connected to a device to convert the rotation of the windmills into another form of energy. In a variant of this embodiment, the vanes are located a distance from the axis of rotation in order to generate more torque in light winds.

Abstract: A long-lasting base for supporting a structural post for a shelter-type structure for use principally on a farm. The base is made of an impervious material to avoid any rotting or deterioration which might result from moisture in the ground, and is formed to receive laminated posts as part of the structure.

Abstract: An extruded longitudinally-pliable but uprightly rigid plastic edging strip may be affixed to the side of the outer edge of a shaped back mounting panel. The tall thin cross section of the planar strip allows its longitudinal axis to bend sideways to follow the curved edge of the shaped backing. Once in place, canvas or like fabric may be stretched over the edging strip and lie in a horizontal plane that is vertically elevated from the horizontal plane of the backing panel, whereupon the canvas will not contact the backing panel. Suitably shaped injection-molded thrust-support brackets placed at spaced horizontal intervals help stiffen the edging strip against the inwardly directed force of the stretched canvas. Alternately, the cross-section of the edging strip can be extruded in a shape which inherently resists inward deformation, so that the need for separate brackets is eliminated.

Abstract: A caulk mix and transfer apparatus includes a caulk jar for holding uncolored caulk and for receiving unmixed pigment. The jar has a mix lid and a transfer lid. Empty caulk tubes are attached to the transfer lid and the mix lid includes a rotatable blade. A machine for mixing the pigment and caulk in the caulk jar and for transferring the mixture to the caulk tubes includes means for engaging the jar and mixing the pigment and caulk therein with the mix lid and includes means for engaging the jar and transferring the mixture to the caulk tubes through the transfer lid.

Abstract: A programmable thermostat for use with air conditioners or heat pumps.Two (2) programmable timer-counters determine the respective amounts of time that the compressor will and will not operate. Both timers are consumer controlled. The "on" timer initiates compressor operation at the beginning of its cycle, and activates the "off" timer at the end of its cycle. The "off" timer stops compressor operation at the beginning of its cycle and activates the "on" timer at the end of its cycle.Operation of the "off" timer can be overridden by a "satisfied/not satisfied" means which re-starts the "on" timer at the end of its cycle if certain monitored conditions have not attained a preselected threshhold value.Filtering means are also provided so that the "on" timer responds only to genuine calls for service from the thermostat.