Abstract: A biomedical electrode for an electrocardiograph or similar device is provided. The biomedical electrode includes a disposable electrode having an electrically conductive gel layer and a reusable leadwire adapter having the relatively expensive metallic conductive material. The disposable electrode interfaces with the reusable leadwire adapter through the adhesive characteristics of the gel layer. The reusable leadwire includes a stud member which snaps into a standard leadwire connector.

Abstract: A method of forming one or more plugs in a circuit board layer is described which includes providing the circuit board layer, the circuit board layer having a first surface, a second surface, and defining a via containing a plug material in a volatile solvent, evaporating the volatile solvent, and curing the plug material. A product made according to the above method is also described.

Abstract: The instant invention provides an inexpensive method of repairing the hollow drive shaft hub of a torque converter impeller housing. The impeller hub is turned to a smaller outer diameter and a sleeve having a wear resistant surface is fitted to the turned outer hub diameter. The sleeve may be further secured by mechanical interference, bonding, or welding.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a printing head which can prevent ink, diluent, and a mixed solution thereof from adhering to and spreading about a portion of the print head around the nozzle is disclosed. The method comprises forming a hydrophobic film on a surface of a nozzle member, forming a first nozzle into which a discharge medium is introduced, and a second nozzle into which a metering medium is introduced, in the nozzle member. The first nozzle has a first orifice on the surface, and the second nozzle has a second orifice also on the surface. The first and second orifices are located so as to ooze the metering medium from the second orifice to the first orifice through the surface. An additional step of removing the hydrophobic film from a portion of the surface between the first and second orifices to define a groove is included.

Abstract: A system for manufacturing an aluminum alloy and steel railway car includes an aluminum alloy-body-manufacturing subsystem for producing an aluminum alloy railway car body, a steel-underframe-manufacturing subsystem for producing a steel car underframe, and an underframe-and-body combination subsystem for mating and attaching an aluminum alloy railway car body from the aluminum alloy-body-manufacturing subsystem and a steel underframe from the steel-underframe-manufacturing subsystem. The aluminum alloy-body-manufacturing subsystem of the system may include an openable-and-closeable rotating cage for receiving and aligning car body components and a rotator mechanism coupled to the rotating cage for selectively rotating the rotating cage and components therein.

Abstract: An opener (100) for cutting open a packaging film of a box containing a CD, CD-ROM, VCD or DVD disc or the like, which opener (100) has a body (10) providing a gap (18) for receiving a part of a narrow side of the box. Inside the body (10), the opener (100) includes a cutter (29) and an operating member (20) for operation to move the cutter (29) into the gap (18) for cutting open the packaging film. The operating member (20) has a knob (24) for operation, which is resiliently biassed by a spring (40) to be accessible in the gap (18).

Abstract: The invention is directed to a dry shaving apparatus or hair cutting apparatus with a housing (G), with an electric drive mechanism and with at least one cutter assembly (LS) comprised of cooperating cutter blades combining to form a cutting edge (S), and with a spacer comb (12) having at least one engagement surface (70, 80, 90) or engagement line (100) associated with the cutting edge (S) and formed by tines (23), with a relative distance to the cutting edge (S) being adjustable by displacement of the engagement surface (70, 80, 90) or engagement line (100), wherein at least two engagement surfaces (70, 80) or engagement lines (100) are available whose relative distances to the cutting edge (S) are variable such that said distances are equal.

Abstract: A multi-blade shaving apparatus includes a handle holding a head body in which are located the shaving blades, advantageously three, extending parallel to each other. Furthermore, at least an additional blade (trim blade) is located at a suitable angle, preferably 60-120°, to the shaving blades. The shaving blades and the trim blade are preferably identical. Advantageously the apparatus is provided with a rotating device enabling different blades to be in contact with the skin.

Abstract: A blade cartridge including three or more blades fixed between a platform member and a cap member. The present invention provides improved triple blade geometry where five contact surfaces with the skin are considered, including the edges of each of the blades, a skin contacting surface on the guard member and a skin contacting surface on the cap member. The five contacting surfaces are oriented at an equal distance from a common axis in order to ensure that the shaving forces normal to the contacting surfaces are shared by all of the contacting surfaces. The arrangement of the present invention provides optimal blade geometry, thereby producing a close and comfortable shave. Additionally, the blades of the present invention are movable to a less aggressive position in response to applied shaving forces.

Abstract: A folding knife with a safety for blade is provided. When a blade of the folding knife has been turned to an extended position, a slip switch of the safety for blade is moved to a safety lock position to depress a push element, so that the push element engages a lower end with a first locking hole on the blade, preventing the blade from undesirably closing in the event a blade lock of the folding knife is unexpectedly released or the blade is subject to an over big impact. On the other hand, when the blade has been turned to a folded position in a handle of the knife and the slip switch is moved to the safety lock position, the push element engages its lower end with a second locking hole on the blade to prevent the blade from undesirably separating from the handle. The safety for blade therefore provides the folding knife with a further means to ensure the safe use of the folding knife.

Abstract: A window assembly for a power tool has a glass plate with an upper surface, a lower surface, and a peripheral edge. The plate is configured to generally cover an aperture formed in the upper saw guard of the power tool. A plastic layer having a peripheral edge is positioned on the upper surface of the glass plate. A frame engages the peripheral edge of the glass plate and the peripheral edge of the plastic layer. The frame is adapted to be attached to the guard so that the window covers the aperture and allows viewing of the cutting tool by the power tool operator.

Abstract: A blade is inserted into a slit which extends in an axial direction of a plunger. A bore extends in a direction normal to the axial direction of the plunger and merges with the slit. A locking pin is slidably disposed in the bore. A blade holder is coupled around the plunger and slidable in the axial direction of the plunger. The blade holder shifts in an axially forward direction to generate a pushing force applied to the locking pin. The locking pin engages with a hole of the blade. Furthermore, the blade holder shifts in an axially rearward direction to release the pushing force applied to the locking pin. The locking pin disengages from the hole of the blade.

Abstract: A positioning device is provided with a spindle and a spindle nut cooperating therewith for the conversion of a rotary motion into a linear motion for a coarse adjustment, and a piezoelectric linear positioning element arranged in series with the spindle and spindle nut for fine adjustment. The piezoelectric linear positioning element is relieved of transverse forces and moments by a cardan joint that is arranged between an object seating and the spindle.

Abstract: An ellipse drawing/cutting device is made up a base plate, a driving gear, a coil spring, a driven gear, a position retaining arm, a compression spring, a longitudinal measurement disc, a first fixing ring cover for the longitudinal measurement disc, a lateral measurement disc, a second fixing ring cover for the lateral measurement disc, a slide bracket assembly including a ruler frame, a pair of slide wings and cover two plates; a link bar, a plurality of anti-slip blocks disposed under the base plate, and a plurality of differently spaced pen insertion holes are distributed on the ruler frame which is relatively slidable on the lateral measurement disc.

Abstract: An Archery Sight with Zero Pin Spacing Capability consisting of a mounting assembly and a fixed pin assembly. The fixed pin assembly consists of channel containing a plurality of horizontal sight pins each mounted to a vertical support. The stack of the plurality of vertical supports are held rigid by friction from a compression force from screws positioned through the sides of a channel. The sight pin vertical supports may be separated by separating components that are fixed in the vertical direction so that moving one sight pin does not affect other sight pins. The sight pins are moved by finger pressure or by adjusting screw when the compression force is released by loosening other screws. With the above configuration, the pins may be moved so that they touch one another. The fixed pin assembly can be adjusted horizontally and vertically by means in the mounting assembly.

Abstract: A brassiere sizer includes a housing having a front, side, and rear walls. A first set of indicia is provided on the front wall and comprises length increments equally spaced apart and disposed in a circular array on the side wall and a second indicia is provided on the front wall and comprises brassiere cup size indicia equally spaced apart and in an arcuate array concentric with the first set of indicia. A dial mounted on the first member for rotation about a rotation axis concentric with the first set of indicia, and a third set of indicia is provided on the dial in a spaced apart circular array and denominating length increments and disposed adjacent to the first set of indicia. A window in the dial is positioned to be adjacent to the cup size indicia on the front housing face. First and second measurement tapes are mounted on the housing for sliding movement.

Abstract: The quilting tool has at least one surface defining an angle of 116.6 degrees. A transparent plate is imprinted with at least two guidelines allowing the cutting off of a portion of a fabric strip, resulting in a trapezoidal fabric pattern.

Abstract: A spring-loaded tape cartridge in a tape measure housing includes a coilable tape rotatably mounted to position a free end of the tape to pass through an opening in the housing. The tape cartridge is biased to retract the tape into the compartment when the free end is pulled out of the housing to perform a measurement. A stop tab at the free end engages the workpiece and assures that the free end remains outside housing and available for gripping. An internal spring portion acts between the housing and the tape cartridge for applying a substantially constant frictional force on the tape cartridge. A second spring portion is provided for selectively applying increased and decreased frictional forces on the tape cartridge to supplement the substantially constant frictional forces.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for heating and cooling a substrate are provided. A chamber is provided that comprises a heating mechanism adapted to heat a substrate positioned proximate the heating mechanism, a cooling mechanism spaced from the heating mechanism and adapted to cool a substrate positioned proximate the cooling mechanism, and a transfer mechanism adapted to transfer a substrate between the position proximate the heating mechanism and the position proximate the cooling mechanism. The heating mechanism preferably comprises a heated substrate support adapted to support a substrate and to heat the supported substrate to a predetermined temperature, and the cooling mechanism preferably comprises a cooling plate. The transfer mechanism may comprise, for example, a wafer lift hoop having a plurality of fingers adapted to support a substrate, or a plurality of wafer lift pins. A dry gas source may be coupled to the chamber and adapted to supply a dry gas thereto.

Abstract: A permanent spike dynamic outsole (10) having a plurality of traction sections (16a-16f) which have a plurality of dynamic traction elements (20) on their respective leading and trailing edges, under which are located debris channels (32a-32e) which act as a retraction areas for the dynamic elements (20) to go when walking on firm surfaces, thus reducing damage to greens and abrasion from pavement. The debris channels (32a-32e) additionally provide an exit path for any debris that may be caught under the dynamic traction elements (20).

Abstract: The invention provides a slipper in combination with a hand puppet. The slipper comprises a sole and an associated upper attached to the sole and forming therewith a foot pocket having an inlet opening for reception of a persons foot. Decoration is provided on the upper representing a puppet character such as a head. Either a set of finger slots or a pocket is provided in the sole so that a person, by inserting their fingers into the slots or by insertion of their hand into the pocket, can manipulate the puppet character in the manner of a glove puppet.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for mounting a snowplow blade onto a vehicle-mounted supporting frame. The mounting apparatus includes an I-beam support member pivotally attached to the blade and removably mountable on the vehicle-mounted supporting frame. Connections are provided on the support member for controlling the angle of the support member with regard to the supporting frame, and for installing springs between the support member and the blade for dampening the impact of obstructions encountered by the blade. A caster or skid system is provided, having cost effective, low maintenance vertical adjustment using reconfigurable spacers to support a snowplow blade a certain vertical distance above the road surface, and easy adjustment of the vertical distance.

Abstract: A hitch assembly provides removable connection of a plow assembly to a push beam assembly installed on a vehicle. The hitch assembly includes a draw latch assembly which engages the push beam assembly and pulls the plow assembly into position for pivotal attachment of the plow assembly to the vehicle. The draw latch assembly is activated by a power source, such as an hydraulic cylinder, and is further interconnected with a lift arm assembly such that further extension or activation of the hydraulic cylinder results in a raising or lowering of the plow blade. Also included is an easy connection and release mechanism for inserting and retracting pivot pins through corresponding brackets on the lift arm assembly and push beam assembly. A light tower assembly is removably attached to the push beam assembly such that when the plow is not in use, only the push beam assembly and its mounting brackets remain on the vehicle in a position below and rearward of a front bumper of the vehicle.

Abstract: A wheel tractor scraper is provided with a tractor and a bucket having a bottom, a left side, a right side, a back end and a front end defining a bowl for collecting dirt and having an open front portion and a scraper blade attached along the front portion and at the bottom of the bucket for scraping dirt into the bucket. The bucket is rollingly supported on an axle between left and right rear wheels. A draft frame pivotably connects between the tractor and the bucket. A pair of cylinders is operatively connected to the bucket and the cylinders are actuatable to provide vertical components of force to tilt the bucket, up on one side and down on the other side of the bucket to thereby controllably tilt the bucket and the scraper blade attached thereto for scraping dirt at a cross-grade angle relative to the axle and wheels.

Abstract: A steam iron having an electronic module with a reset switch in the upper portions of the iron handle covered by a top cover. The top cover includes a plastic body having a reset plate formed integrally therewith and partly surrounded by an opening in the top cover. A pliant overmold covers a portion of the plastic body and extends through the opening to confine the top and bottom of the reset plate, restricting movements of the plate but permitting limited movements thereof. During manufacture of the steam iron, a boss at the rearward end of the top cover is inserted into a bearing on the handle and spring fingers at the forward end of the handle are pushed downwardly along sloping surfaces of a circular flange on the handle, the spring fingers snapping outwardly when they reach the bottom of the circular flange to secure the top cover to the handle.

Abstract: Each element in an array of display elements has first and second limiting positions and in respective limiting positions selectively displays a bright and a dark surface in a viewing direction. A transparent sheet is intermediate the array and the viewer. Conductors on the sheet power light sources in the sheet to thereby direct light toward the array.

Abstract: An improved auto emergency warning marker, designed to be hung on an automobile side window, is made of molded plastic and includes a reflective base member and two reflective side members which fold to a compact storage configuration when not in use, but which interlock to make a highly visible triangle. Integrally molded with the base member are a hook positioned proximate one end of the base member, which hook curves outward away from the base member to fit over the top of an automobile side window which has been cranked partially open and a pad holder with attached resilient pad positioned near the center of the base member which contacts the window exterior to support the marker thereon. The improved warning marker will remain solidly anchored on an automobile side window, once positioned there, even in the face of gusting wind conditions.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for vehicle identification placards is provided that can be attached to the flat inner surface of a vehicle sun visor. The placard mount optionally includes a retainer body that is pivotally mounted to a base and provides a structure through which the placard is attached to the base. The pivotal mounting of the placard and placard retainer to the base allows the placard to be moved from a visible to a non-visible position simply by rotating the retaining body around the pivotal mount. To display the placard, the user simply lowers the sun visor which contains the mounting apparatus attached to a back side of the visor and then rotates the placard from its stored horizontal position downward to a vertical display position. In this position the placard is clearly visible from the exterior, such as for communicating to the authorities that the vehicle is properly parked in space, such as a handicapped space, where only authorized placard displaying vehicles should be parked.

Abstract: A mounting for a sheet that has a bead about its periphery includes frame members forming a rectangle with each frame member including mutually parallel multiple engagement surfaces defined on ribs. An elongate retainer includes an elongate flange with an interlocking surface which can selectively interlock with any one of the engagement surfaces on the frame. The frame also has a frame rail having a rail surface that faces away from a retainer rail surface on a rail of the retainer. A tool including pinch rollers squeeze the rail surfaces toward one another to place the sheet material held by the retainer in tension while the interlocking surface is engaged with the appropriate engagement surface.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided for displaying advertising information. The apparatus includes a rigid base and an upright receptacle having an inner and an outer member rigidly attached to the base. The apparatus further includes a upright mast pivotally engaging the receptacle between the inner and outer member and a relatively rigid panel adapted to display the advertising information flexibly coupled to the upright mast.

Abstract: A sign holder has upper and lower elongate curved abutment members each with an elongate concave rear side, and backing sheet retainers extending rearwardly from the concave side at opposite ends of the concave side, the backing sheet retainers having a predetermined spacing from one another. A backing sheet has first opposite marginal edge portions facing and abutting the concave rear sides of the abutment members, the latter being rearwardly open behind the edge portions to allow the backing sheet to be displaced to and fro, and second opposite marginal edge portions retained by the backing sheet retainers. The first opposite marginal edge portions have a length greater than the predetermined spacing of the backing sheet retainers and the backing sheet is sprung into abutment against the rear sides of the abutment members with the second opposite marginal edge portions retained by the backing sheet retainers.

Abstract: An intrusion apparatus for safely propelling a non-lethal diversionary device into a structure through a barrier. The intrusion apparatus comprises an extension device adapted to be gripped by an individual and being movable generally towards the barrier by the individual. A support assembly is connected to the extension device. The support assembly serves to support the non-lethal diversionary device as the extension device is moved towards the barrier. A barrier breaking assembly is also supported by the extension device. The barrier breaking assembly forms an opening sized to receive the non-lethal diversionary device through the barrier as the extension device is being moved towards the barrier. A propelling assembly is also supported by the extension device. The propelling assembly serves to selectively propel the non-lethal diversionary device into the structure through the opening formed in the barrier at a non-lethal velocity.

Abstract: A trigger cover has two half-shells enclosing the trigger guard and immobilizing the trigger of a gun. The half-shells are held together magnetically, such that an adult level of grip and force is required to separate them. The magnetic force is adjustable by adjusting the gap between a magnet and another magnet or catch piece. Guide pins provide a linear or axial separation path with respect to the magnetic force. The outside surfaces are smooth so that a good grip is required for separation of the half-shells.

Abstract: The present invention is a support comprising a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is T-shape and includes a hollow shaft perpendicularly secured to a support member. The support member will receive the item which is to be stabilized, such as a firearm or camera. The second portion is removably affixed to the first portion and includes an elongated rod. This second portion includes a first end and a second end. The first end is received in the hollow shaft and the second end includes a clamping device to allow the device to be secured to a desirable surface. The height of the device can be adjusted via an adjusting mechanism.

Abstract: Apparatus for firing projectiles at targets and for illuminating such targets combine a projectile-firing weapon and a target illuminator. A track-and-slide combination includes a slide on the target illuminator and a track on the weapon for that slide, and a releasable slide-in-track stop in such track-and-slide combination. In the case of a firearm that has a trigger actuated by a bent trigger finger of a shooter for the firing thereof, a push-button or transverse slide switch for the target illuminator may be mounted within reach of a pad of such trigger finger prior to actuation of the trigger. For example, the shooter may draw the firearm with his or her trigger finger then outstretched for actuation of the target illuminator switch, and may then bend such trigger finger for firing of the weapon by actuation of the trigger. Such and other appliances may have a battery compartment, and a contact plate interconnecting batteries in such compartment.

Abstract: A waterproof sheet is provided with fold lines to fold the sheet into a chamber for aeroponic and hydroponic culture. Additional waterproof sheets are provided with suitable fold lines for folding into stands for supporting the chamber in operative position. The sheets can be shipped in flat condition considerably decreasing the shipping expenses compared to voluminous prefabricated chambers and stands. The weight and the cost are also considerably diminished.

Abstract: A flowerpot, which includes a pot body mounted in a transparent casing, a water chamber defined within the casing outside the pot body for keeping living fish, water animals and plants, a porous soil carrier mounted in the pot body for holding soil for growing plants, an upright locating tube for guiding outside air into a space in the pot body below the soil carrier, and a water hole for guiding water from the water chamber to the space in the pot body below the soil carrier, and a float for automatically controlling the water level in the space in the pot body below the soil carrier.

Abstract: An assembly for use in a generally rectangular sliding doorway. The assembly includes two sliding glass doors and a stationary screen that are provided in the doorway. The sliding glass doors can be slid within the doorway to allow access across the doorway, to seal the doorway, or to permit ventilation across the doorway through the screen. The assembly also includes a coupling rod provided in a frame of one of the sliding glass doors to be selectively extended into a frame of the other sliding glass door. The sliding glass doors can be locked together to slide as a unit in a fixed relation to each other. The sliding glass doors can also be locked together to lock the sliding glass doors in a closed position to seal the doorway. The same coupling rod serves to lock the sliding glass doors together in the position where they slide together as a unit and in the closed position. The assembly is fully adjustable to be configured with the screen on the right or left side of the doorway.

Abstract: A combined sliding and pivot window assembly including a plurality of sashes separately pivotally mounted on substantially C-shaped sash support frames that are slidably fixed on rails provided on an outer window frame. The window assembly includes combined sliding and locking mechanisms that allow the C-shaped sash support frames to slide on the rails when the sashes are pivotally closed, or to be locked on the rails when the sashes are pivotally opened, or to be pushed to one side in the outer window frame while allowing all the sashes to be pivotally opened; pivot mechanisms that allow the sashes to be pivotally opened and stay at any desired open position relative to the sash support frames; and elastic two-end locking mechanisms that are mounted in a vertical member of the sashes to lock the sashes at upper and lower ends to the sash support frames simply by laterally shifting an external adjusting key of the two-end locking mechanism.

Abstract: Sump container designed to permit gravity flow of flood water from a basement floor through the cover into the sump container and to permit the pumping of water from the container through a discharge conduit passing through an opening in the cover. The cover has a transverse opening to receive a discharge conduit for water pumped from the container to an outside drain, a dividing line through the transverse opening and separating said cover into two removable cover sections, and an air-sealed water inlet through the cover to permit flood water to flow into the container while retarding the escape of odor, radon, moisture and pump noise from the container.

Abstract: A Lightweight Pre-engineered prefabricated modular Building System comprised of nine pre-fabricated structural members and two prefabricated connectors which create the entire building main frame system. A multiple use principal structural member is utilized as columns. The connectors are right angle connectors; each employing a configuration of holes and slots for securing structural members to create a rigid attachment of rafters to columns. The same connectors can be employed to establish a shallow pitch or a steep pitch roof pitch through selection of the holes and slot positions used to bolt the structural frame together. Eave struts, purlins and girts are attached to mainframes and used to attach sheathing to the structural frame. Alternatively, a “V” shaped stiffener can be employed with the columns.

Abstract: A support structure including a first and a second upper ring member. The support structure further includes a lower circular foundation of a diameter greater than the diameters of the first and second upper ring members. A plurality of initially straight and elongated structural members extend from each of the upper ring members. Extending from each of the ring members are an equal number of structural members. The structural members extend radially at angular intervals on both the upper and lower rings. Each of the structural members have a first and a second lateral end. The structural members are secured at their first lateral ends to either the first or second upper ring members. The structural members are further secured at their second lateral ends to the lower foundation. Thereafter, the structural members are manipulated to create a lattice formation comprised of S-shaped, elastically-modified structural members.

Abstract: A structure intended for above-ground use has a floor support structure including at least one substantially horizontal member. A floor sheet having an upper surface and an area bounded by a perimeter is supported by the floor support structure, and at least one wall extends upwardly from the floor sheet. In order to preclude rodents and other small vertebrates from the interior of the structure, the structure is provided with an intrusion barrier disposed between the substantially horizontal member and the floor sheet. The intrusion barrier underlies substantially all of the area of the floor sheet and, at the perimeter of the floor sheet, extends upwardly to at least the upper surface of the floor sheet so that rodents and other small vertebrates are precluded from entering the structure from below. The structure may also have a roof including exterior roofing material, a support system for the exterior roofing material, and a second intrusion barrier overlaying the support system.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for reinforcing and stabilizing a structure formed of stacked blocks, such as a pier used in a building's foundation. The method and apparatus employ brackets to bracket the edges of the structure and transiting members to transit the body of the structure. Stabilizing members engage with the transiting members. The stabilizing members are then tightened against the brackets thereby compressing, reinforcing and stabilizing the structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for shielding a shed entrance, particularly during loading and/or unloading of a vehicle parked thereagainst, comprising: a wall-mounted frame arranged on an outside wall round the shed entrance; a hanging frame which is held in a plane substantially parallel to that of the wall-mounted frame and at a distance therefrom with resilient separating means; and at lest one fabric element extending at least over the distance between the wall-mounted frame and the hanging frame. The wall-mounted frame and the hanging frame are each formed from at least one hollow profile and at least one open profile, wherein the hollow profile and the open profile form a unit.

Abstract: A window frame assembly comprising a window frame and a J-channel member integral with the window frame, the J-channel member containing integral drains operatively arranged to constrain and divert water away from the window frame.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bulletproof glass window, in particular for use as a windscreen of a motor vehicle, fitted into a frame (9), the bulletproof glass window comprising several laminated glass panes (1,2) in a compound, of which at least one glass pane (1) juts out above the other glass pane(s) (2) with a projecting section (12) within a marginal area of the bulletproof glass window, to form a grading or stepped portion (14) from the projecting section to the other glass pane(s) in the direction of the inner side of the bulletproof glass window; the bulletproof glass window with the projecting section (12) of the at least one glass pane (1) is fixed to the frame (9), wherein the surface in the area of the grading or stepped portion (14) is fitted with an edging (10) made of synthetic material that holds back glass splinters.

Abstract: A surround molding assembly is disclosed for a doorway window or window of a structure such as a residential home or commercial building. The surround molding assembly may include various embodiments of pilasters, end and corner members, and mantel members that may be fastened to one another or the structure with limited use and visibility of external fasteners. In one embodiment, a decorative molding strip includes a base strip and a decorative strip interconnected by a living hinge. The decorative strip may be pivoted about the living hinge to a closed position over the base strip to hide internally located fasteners. In another embodiment an extension cap is interconnected between a corner member and a decorative molding strip or pilaster without external fasteners. As a result, the molding assemblies of the present invention simplify assembly while providing an aesthetically pleasing appearance free of external fasteners.

Abstract: An integrated prefabricated furniture system is provided for fitting-out a building space of the type having a generally open plan interior defined by fixed walls. The furniture system includes a wall-covering frame, freestanding partition frames, and floor-to-ceiling frames that can be interconnected to subdivide the building space. The wall-covering frame is constructed to be positioned against and selectively cover portions of the fixed walls, and the portable partition system and the floor-to-ceiling frames are constructed to spatially divide the building space into a plurality of work areas, with at least one of the freestanding partition frames having an end abutted against the wall-covering frame. A plurality of cover panels are removably attached to the wall-covering frame and to the freestanding partition frames for covering the wall-covering frame, the freestanding partition frames, and the floor-to-ceiling frames.

Abstract: A partition includes at least two vertical posts with upper and lower beams having opposite ends thereof interconnecting the vertical posts to define when in an assembled condition, a rigid panel frame having a substantially open interior. The panel frame defines a vertical dimension. At least one cover panel is configured to enclose at least a portion of the open interior of the panel frame, and is removably mounted on the panel frame to readily access the open interior thereof. The cover panel defines an interior surface and a center portion spaced-apart from the posts. A cover panel brace is connected with the upper beam, and has an outer surface abutting the interior surface of the cover panel to support the cover panel adjacent the center portion to prevent flexing of the cover panel. The cover panel brace is longitudinally extensible to accommodate variations of the vertical dimension between the upper and lower beams.