Abstract: A ring cutting tool for cutting a ring which encircles tubing, the ring cutting tool having a first member with a jaw at one end and a handle at the other end, a second member having a jaw at one end thereof, and a handle at the other end thereof, the first and second jaws being in a substantially abutting relationship when in a closed position, the jaws providing jaw cutting surfaces which define an angle of between 20° and 35°. The ring cutting tool permits an easy lateral cutting and breaking apart of a compression ring.

Abstract: A vegetation trimming and edging device has an adjustable head that permits selective positioning between trimming and edging orientations. A shaft extends between the head and a handle. The head receives one end of the shaft. A coupling mechanism couples the head and shaft, and locks the head against rotational movement about the shaft. In particular, the coupling mechanism includes a locking structure and a bias mechanism. The bias mechanism urges the locking structure into engagement to prevent rotational movement of the head. Downward pressure applied to the head overcomes the bias, however, and disengages the locking mechanism for rotation of the head between trimming and edging modes. When the downward pressure is released, the locking mechanism is again engaged to lock the head in position for the desired operational mode.

Abstract: An reciprocating saw comprising a housing, a motor, a spindle movably supported within said housing and having a front end adapted to support a saw blade, a drive assembly, and an adjustable shoe assembly. The adjustable shoe assembly includes a shoe, a shoe support member pivotally supporting the shoe, a locking member pivotally supported by the housing, and a lever connected to the locking member.

Abstract: A reciprocating saw including a housing, a motor supported by the housing, a spindle mounted for reciprocation relative to the housing and having a front end for supporting a saw blade, the spindle being movable through a cutting stroke and a return stroke, the cutting stroke having a stroke length, and a pivot body interconnecting the spindle and the motor. The position of the pivot axis of the pivot body may be movable relative to the housing to change the stroke length of the spindle. A shock absorber may be operatively positioned between the motor and the front end of the spindle and may be at least partially mounted within the spindle.

Abstract: In order to minimize change in base position from which an output representative of the angle of rotation of a rotary shaft (2) relative to a housing (1) is based, to reduce the number of component parts used, to enable a load acting on the rotary shaft (2) to be supported and to enable a rotational angle sensor assembly to be assembled with a simplified machining operation, the rotational angle sensor assembly includes a rotational angle detecting means (3) for detecting the angle of rotation between mutually opposed first and second rotational angle detectors (3A) and (3B). A housing (1) is of a cup-shaped configuration having a hollow defined therein, with the first rotational angle detector (3A) disposed at the bottom of the housing hollow. The second rotational angle detector (3B) is mounted on one end of the rotary shaft (2) that is rotatably supported by rolling bearings (4). The bearings (4) are pre-loaded at a predetermined pressure by a spring member (6).

Abstract: A laser tool is designed to indicate and align measurements, preferably holes to be drilled for hangers that support plumbing and electrical piping, without the need for the use of a tape measure. The laser tool contains an angled base with magnets that allow the tool to remain steady on a pipe. Also included in the base is a bubble level, indicating and allowing the user to balance the tool in relation to the pipe. The laser of the tool is connected to the base by means of a swivel device, so that the user is capable of moving the laser at an angle to obtain additional measurements that are level and aligned with the original measurement for a hole.

Abstract: A post level device that is used to align post or pipe materials horizontally, vertically or diagonally. The device utilizes two adjustable brackets that are attached to the ends of a structural support bar. “U”-bolts, wing nuts and a Neoprene insert are used to adjustably hold the two spirit levels which can vary in length. A hook and loop fastener secures the device to the post or pipe materials, thereby freeing up the user's hands to conduct other activities. A second embodiment of the device is also provided which can be used for aligning smaller post pipe materials and requires only a single bracket. Other embodiments employ an attachment block with appropriate slots for a bracket and a peripheral portion of the spirit level, in place of slotted bracket and “U”-joints.

Abstract: A leveling tool including a screed bar and a scraper blade. The screed bar includes either a slot or a bracket to slightingly accommodate the scraper blade. These grape or blade is vertically adjusted within the slot or bracket to a desired height and may be fixed at the desired height by inserting bolts through aligned holes. Once the leveling tool has been adjusted to a desired height, the soil surface proximate the land escaping block can be planed or leveled at an elevation to enable a second block to be placed next to the first block, the tops of the blocks being level.

Abstract: An apparatus for acquiring human finger manipulation data includes at least one finger motion detector consisting of a force sensor to be fitted on a human fingertip, at least three links and at least four angle detectors; and a base supporting the finger motion detector. The base can be attached to an external mount or a human hand. The force sensor is connected to the base through a link mechanism constituted by the links, and the angle detectors are attached at pivots between the links and optionally at a pivot between the link mechanism and the base. Three-dimensional motion of the finger is determined by measuring data of the angle detectors of the link mechanism, and fingertip contact force is measured by the force sensor. Up to five finger motion detectors, one for the thumb and each finger, can be supported on the base.

Abstract: A form measuring sensor (33) includes a stylus (40), a body (60) for holding the stylus (40) through an adaptor (50), the adaptor (50) including a stylus attachment (51) for the stylus (40) to be attached, a body attachment (52) to be attached to the body (60), and an elastically deformable connector (53) for connecting the stylus attachment (51) and the body attachment (52), where the sensor (33) and a threaded hole (100) are relatively moved to cause an elastic deformation of the connector (53) allowing a displacement of the stylus (40) in accordance with surface configuration of the threaded hole (100), so that the elastic deformation of the connector (53) is detected by a strain gauge (71) to detect the displacement of a contact portion (42A) to collect continuous configuration data of the threaded hole (100) within a short period of time.

Abstract: The RAZOR TIP is a carpenter's pencil sharpening guide. It is designed to be used with a utility knife. Carpenter's pencils are traditionally flat, and wide in shape, making them difficult to sharpen by hand. The RAZOR TIP solves this problem. At the time of this patent application filing there was only one other similar type product available on the market. However, this pencil sharpener was only good for creating a round point on a carpenter's pencil. This defeats the purpose behind the design of the carpenter's pencil. It is designed to provide the user with a flat, and wide lead point which is less susceptible to damage when used on unfinished, and rough surfaces. The RAZOR TIP maintains the original shape of the lead point.

Abstract: A boring tool head has a movable element which can be moved by means of an adjuster relative to a centerline. Attached to the movable element is a cutting tool which moves with the movable element. A hole which is slightly smaller in size than the desired hole is first bored with the boring tool head and its size precisely measured. The fitting of the invention is then clamped onto the boring tool head by means of a clamping lever. The fitting has a position sensor which abuts against the movable element of the boring tool head, an indicator being attached to the sensor which provides an indication of the sensor's lateral position. The indicator is set to zero and the boring tool head adjuster set to bring the movable element of the boring tool head, as indicated on the indicator, to the desired position for increasing the size of the initially bored hole to the desired precise dimension.

Abstract: The invention is an alignment tool for precisely aligning a workpiece to the saw blade of a cutting tool so that as the saw blade and the workpiece are brought together, the predetermined plane of cut through the workpiece, as defined for example by scribe lines on the workpiece, is aligned with the saw blade cutting plane as defined by the leading cutting edge of the saw blade. The alignment tool comprises an alignment head that is spaced from the saw blade. Extending or projecting from the alignment head is at least one alignment element disposed for engagement with the workpiece along the predetermined plane of cut through the workpiece. In order to secure the alignment head in position, a support arm is disposed between the saw blade and the alignment head. The support arm attaches to the alignment head to support the same in spaced relation from the saw blade, wherein the alignment head is adjustable in a direction parallel with the saw blade cutting plane.

Abstract: The lap siding installation tool is a reusable tool that allows one person to easily handle and install horizontal lap siding on the side of a house or other similar structure. The preferred embodiment of this invention is a simple squared “Z” shaped bracket with spring mechanism that will grip the lower edge of the siding board to be installed. The upper part of the tool provides a “ledge” or “lip” on the backside of the board which will rest on the upper edge of a previously installed board. This “ledge” is in a defined position above the lower edge of the siding board to be installed such that a consistent overlap of the boards is maintained per the lap siding manufacturer's specifications. The board is then fixed to the structure in two (2) places along its upper edge, normally by nails or screws. The tools can then be easily removed by pulling outward on the lower edge of the board a small distance allowing the tools to be pulled downward off of the board.

Abstract: A marking apparatus is provided for use with a tape measure. The marking apparatus includes a marker support member attached to a first outer side of a tape measure housing, and the marker support member extends forward of the tape measure housing in the tape dispensing direction. A retractable marker unit is attached to the marker support member at a location distal to the tape measure housing. The retractable marker unit is located beside the measuring tape that is dispensed from the tape measure housing. The retractable marker unit includes a marker element for marking an article, based upon a particular indicia that is selected from tape measure indicia. A pointer member, for pointing to the selected indicia, is attached to the retractable marker unit and extends over a portion of the dispensed measuring tape. A magnifier unit can also be employed with the retractable marker unit. The retractable marker unit optionally may be operated to select a desired form of emplaced enhanced marking.

Abstract: A roofing layout tape is calibrated to show the linear increments between rows or courses of shingles, and also the incremental bond line markings applied from the lateral eaves of a roof to provide shingle overhang for runoff at the eaves and lateral stagger for each horizontal course of shingles. The device comprises a flexible tape retractably housed within a case or reel. While the present roofing layout tape may include conventional linear markings (inches, feet, etc.), it also includes a series of course and bond line markings along each edge of the top surface (i.e., the inwardly disposed surface when the tape is coiled). One set of edge markings applies to conventional or three tab shingles, while the opposite edge markings apply to dimensional or architectural shingles. A method of using the present roofing layout tape for laying out shingle course lines and bond lines, is also disclosed.

Abstract: A relaxation dryer for the stress-free drying and simultaneous relaxing shrinking of a web of textile material. The material web is guided along a sinusoidal course in the relaxation channel between two air-permeable transport belts by alternately blowing the web from the top and from the bottom. In order to exert on the web an additional tumble effect, the sinusoidal curve of the web is disturbed at preset intervals by air-impermeable strips provided in one and/or the other transport belt.

Abstract: A slipper for use by people with normal foot anatomy or with mild malady i.e., bunions, hammertoes and other bony prominences. The slipper is fabricated to have a mild rocker bottom sole with mild flexibility, allowing the wearer to roll through the gait cycle. A long firm medial counter, is in place, giving greater support and decreasing pronatory forces.

Abstract: A shoe heel includes a rigid heel block that attaches to a shoe sole at the heel seat on the sole and a top lift having a molded base that is located below the heel block such that a space exists between the bottom of the block and the top of the base. This space, along the peripheries of the block and base, contains a highly resilient skirt, the interior of which is for the most part a void. An elastomeric slug projects from the heel block, through the space, and at its lower end bears against the base of the top lift. The slug, while being resilient, possesses enough firmness to support the weight of an individual over the base of the top lift. The top lift contains pins which project from its base into bores in the heel block to prevent the top lift from rotating under the heel block. The slug, while transferring the weight of the individual to the top lift, attenuates impacts to which the top lift is subjected.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tightening system for footwear, especially in athletic shoe, and is directed to improve the fittability, supportability and stability of the shoe. The athletic shoe of the present invention includes a supporting portion (Fs) for supporting the lateral side of a foot of a shoe wearer, a first fastening element of a loop shape that surrounds the periphery of the calcaneus (f2) of the foot, and a second fastening element of a loop shape that is provided integrally with the supporting portion (Fs). The supporting portion(Fs) extends from the position in the vicinity of the head of the metatarsus on the lateral side of the foot over the rear portion of the calcaneus of the foot to the medial side.

Abstract: A steam iron composed of: a metal heating body containing a chamber that has a steam generating zone; a water flow path in communication with the chamber, the water flow path including a compartment containing a quantity of a scale reducing agent that is contacted by water flowing along the path before the water reaches the chamber; and a screen made of a metal different from that of the heating body and disposed in proximity to the steam generating zone at a location to be traversed by steam generated in the steam generating zone.

Abstract: A display device for illuminating non-opaque materials and non-opaque mediums upon their surface while simultaneously illuminating a three-dimensional object. An interior light source is arranged to be enclosed within a plurality of non-opaque materials and the cabinet or mold for which they are designed. The energized light illuminates and enhances non-opaque mediums upon the artists' media surface and simultaneously illuminates a three-dimensional object. A further object of the display device is the novel method of mounting non-opaque artwork in the cabinet. The cabinet top (3) is removed, and non-opaque materials (2) can be inserted or removed from the base (7). The individual frame (5&6) for the non-opaque materials (2) covers the portion of the non-opaque materials (5) which will not illuminate. The cabinet top (3) locks laterally in place because of the non-opaque materials. An artists' stencil to prescribe outlines and/or numbers within those outlines using non-opaque mediums.

Abstract: An improved firearm safety device for handguns is disclosed. The firearm safety device (10) prevents accidental firing of a gun by children, but is easily removable by an adult in 5 to 10 seconds, even in pitch darkness. The firearm safety device includes a lock sleeve (26) having an expandable end plug (30) and a lock rod (24) having a removable tip (34), which are inserted through muzzle (16) of a gun barrel (14) into an empty firing chamber (20). Removable tips, having different diameters, provide the proper expansion for different caliber handguns. A knurled cap (22), connected to the lock rod, is threadedly attached to a knurled enlarged end portion (28) of the lock sleeve, forcing the expansion of the linear slotted (32) end plug, preventing removal of the firearm safety device from the handgun.

Abstract: A bug-trapping cap comprises at least one radial extension extending radially from an outer periphery thereof. The radial extension includes a hollow interior. The hollow interior and a mouth of a bottle together define a zigzag passage when the bug-trapping cap is mounted to the mouth of the bottle such that the mouth of the bottle is not sealed by the bug-trapping cap. The zigzag passage has a downwardly facing opening to allow entrance of bugs and to prevent entrance of rain.

Abstract: A method and system exterminates rodents in an at least partial enclosure by changing a carbon dioxide gas concentration of an ambient atmosphere in the at least partial enclosure. The gas based method is particularly effective in exterminating rodents in transport trailers, truck cargo holds, buildings, ship cargo holds, sewer lines, and tunnels or subways.

Abstract: A method and formulation for sterilizing and disinfecting surfaces, and for killing bacteria on contact, the sterilizing and disinfecting formulation containing water and between about 0.0001 percent and about 10.0 percent by weight capsicum, the method and formulation particularly adapted for sterilization and disinfecting food and meat stuffs, and for food and meat processing equipment and facilities.

Abstract: There is described a smokeless candle which contains insect or Chinese wax, in addition to paraffin wax, to prevent generation of soot, when burning flame of the candle flares.

Abstract: Method of reducing the pressure of a C3 to C12 hydrocarbon-based motor fuel mixture containing 0.1 to 20% by volume of ethanol for conventional spark ignition internal combustion engines, wherein, in addition to an ethanol component (b) and a C3 to C12 hydrocarbon component (a), an oxygen-containing additive (c) selected from at least one of the following types of compounds: alcohol other than ethanol, ketone, ether, ester, hydroxy ketone, ketone ester, and a heterocyclic-containing oxygen compound, is used in the fuel mixture in an amount of at least 0.05 by volume of the total fuel, is disclosed. A mixture of fuel grade ethanol (b) and oxygen-containing additive (c) usable in the method of the invention is also disclosed.

Abstract: A composition comprising a hydrocarbon polymer having {overscore (M)}n ranging from 20,000 to about 500,000, when the polymer is not a star polymer, and up to about GPC peak molecular weight of 4,000,000 when the polymer is a star polymer having attached thereto pendant groups Aa and Bb wherein each A is independently a member of the group of formula —Q—Kk wherein each Q is independently an aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon group, each K is independently a member selected from the group consisting of amide groups, nitrile groups, ester groups and carboxylic acid groups, and each k is independently a number ranging from 1 to about 3, and when k≧2, groups —K on adjacent carbon atoms, taken together, may constitute a succinimide group, and a is 0 or a number ranging from 1 to about 50; and each B is independently a member of the group of formula: 1

Abstract: A fuel oil comprising:

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus that separates fuel from other foreign constituents, such as water and organic and inorganic solids and then presents the purified fuel to a catalyst to enhance the fuels performance qualities. Although the present invention pertains to any fuel filter, water/fuel separator and filter less fuel purifier in combination with a catalyst, a preferred embodiment is described herein which uses no moving parts to purify the fuel and house the refining process elements. In the present invention a fuel and all its non fuel constituents enters a container through an input port at one end of a longitudinal chamber which is contained within an essentially closed volume. The chamber forces the fuel downward forcing heavier constituents to settle to the bottom of the container and lighter fuel to rise. On the path to the output of the container the fuel is made to contact a catalyst.

Abstract: A sunshade includes an intermediate net portion having monofilament circular weft yarns interlaced with flat warp yarns, two stringing sections which are formed on two sides of the intermediate net portion and each of which has a limit portion which is interposed between two weft-free portions and which is folded to lay the weft-free portions one over the other, two opposite drape portions extending from the stringing sections, respectively, and a pair of strings threading through and fastening together the weft-free portions.

Abstract: A divot retainer (1) has a flat rectangular divot retaining head (2) and a ground-penetrating stem (3) which is cross-shaped in plan. The retainer (1) is of a starch/plasticizer/water composition which is injection molded. It is stored until use in an air-tight package (10) and it is hydrophilic whereby it degrades upon contact with moisture. In appearance and mechanical strength it is plastics-like and degrades under the same conditions as is required by the divot knits back into the ground.

Abstract: A method for selling, arranging, and transporting decorative flowers without a vase or floral foam. Flower stems are placed in a plurality of receiving channels in an apparatus that receives flower stems. Once the arrangement is made, the flowers and supporting member can be placed in a container for delivery to the recipient of the flower arrangement.

Abstract: A sleeve used to wrap items such as potted plants. The sleeve may have an open or closed bottom. When closed, the bottom may have a gusset for allowing expansion upon the depositing of the pot into the sleeve. The sleeve has a detachable upper portion. The sleeve may have a bonding material disposed upon an inner or outer portion of the sleeve for attaching the sleeve to the pot or item.

Abstract: The extant invention is a portable and modular plant growing system comprising at least one plant growing container, each container having a longitudinally elongated vertical enclosure with at least one perforated platform to support a plant growing medium, and at least one opening proximate to the bottom of the container. The enclosures also have holes to permit water drainage and air circulation. A system is provided for conveniently and economically interconnecting the plant growing containers. This interconnecting system comprises modular, snap together commercially available spacers that cooperatively receive and connect together adjacent plant growing containers.

Abstract: A mounting method and apparatus provides a simple and compact mount for attaching a power or manual window drive mechanism within a door module. The drive mechanism can be removed from a door panel without having to remove the driven mechanism that lowers and raises the window. The drive mechanism is positioned on one side of the panel and the driven mechanism is positioned on an opposite side of the panel from the drive mechanism. A retaining assembly retains the driven and drive mechanisms to the panel such that the drive mechanism can be selectively detached from the panel without detaching the driven mechanism from the panel.

Abstract: A sealing arrangement for a movable and an abutting fixed window pane of a vehicle, in particular, for a lowerable side window pane and a fixed triangular window pane in a rear door of a passenger car, comprises a profile element, arranged between the movable window pane and the abutting window pane, and a sealing profile, placed inside the profile element, for the guidance and sealing of the movable window pane, in order to reduce air turbulences caused by said profile element, the sealing profile and the profile element are constructed in such a way, that the movable window pane rests on a sealing surface of the sealing profile from the outside and with the edge area of its interior surface and possibly its lateral face sealed to the sealing surface, and that the fixed window pane is attached on the exterior side of the profile element.

Abstract: Each corner portion is formed between straight-lined portions so as to connect them. Each of the straight-lined portions has a trim portion having a substantially U-shape in section and a hollow seal portion. The corner portion has a molded trim portion and a molded hollow seal portion. The molded trim portion is formed of a hard material with predetermined hardness and flexibility so as to have a substantially U-shape in section. The molded hollow seal portion is composed of a soft material. The opening width between opposite side walls of the molded trim portion is formed to be narrower than the opening width between opposite side walls of the trim portion. Further an opening portion for drawing out a forming core member is formed at an edge of the molded hollow seal portion. Then, a flap portion is provided for abutting against the outer surface of the molded trim portion. Notch portions for facilitating the elastic deformation of the flap portion are formed in portions of the flap portion.

Abstract: An automotive light transmitting panel mounting structure for mounting a light transmitting panel to a frame, includes: a frame having a mounting flange; a light transmitting panel bonded relatively movably to the frame; a weather strip held by the mounting flange of the frame for sealing a space between the frame and the light transmitting panel; and elastic sealing material filled in a space surrounded by the frame, the light transmitting panel and the weather strip. The weather strip includes: a body portion; a leg portion extending from the body portion to face the body portion for clamping the mounting flange of the frame in cooperation with the body portion; and a contact lip projecting from the leg portion in elastic contact with an end face of the light transmitting panel so that the elastic sealing material is prevented from entering between the leg portion and the contact lip.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for preparing a metal oxide CMP slurry suitable for semiconductor devices, wherein a mixture comprising 1 to 50 weight % of a metal oxide and 50 to 99 weight % of water is mixed in a pre-mixing tank, transferred to a dispersion chamber with the aid of a transfer pump, allowed to have a flow rate of not less than 100 m/sec by pressurization with a high pressure pump, and subjected to counter collision for dispersion through two orifices in the dispersion chamber. The slurry has particles which are narrow in particle size distribution, showing an ultrafine size ranging from 30 to 500 nm. Also, the slurry is not polluted at all during its preparation and shows no tailing phenomena, so that it is preventive of &mgr;-scratching. Therefore, it can be used in the planarization for shallow trench isolation, interlayer dielectrics and inter metal dielectrics through a CMP process.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for manufacturing concrete dual blocks where the concrete block is separated into two individual blocks during the manufacturing process without an additional separating step after curing.

Abstract: An anchoring member is provided for anchoring an object to a supporting surface having a bore for receiving the anchoring member. The anchoring member comprises an elongate cylindrical body having a penetrating end arranged to be embedded in the bore and an exposed end opposite the penetrating end. The exposed end is configured differently than the penetrating end for distinguishing which end is to be embedded into the bore. At least part of the outer surface of the body is threaded adjacent the exposed end. An adhesive compound arranged to be coated about the penetrating end of the body secures the body within the bore. A heat generating compound located within a chamber in the body generates ambient heat for assisting in setting and curing the adhesive compound for anchoring the body in the bore.

Abstract: A solar cell-bearing roof comprising a roof base member provided on a partition wall which partitions a building into an indoor portion and an outdoor portion, a solar cell module provided on said roof base member, and an electric wiring whose one end portion being electrically connected with said solar cell module, wherein the remaining end portion of said electric wiring is drawn to the outside from between said roof base member and said solar cell module and at an outdoor-sided position than an indoor side face of said partition wall. An execution method for installing said solar cell-bearing roof. A power generation system and a building in which said solar cell-bearing roof is used.

Abstract: A plastics floor covering (1) comprises a plurality of discrete plastics components (2, 3, 4) each having an upper surface and a lower surface (lower surface shown). The discrete components (2, 3, 4) are assembled together to form a predetermined design and are held in the assembled position to form a unitary floor covering (1) by at least one portion of a joining film (14) secured to the lower surface of each discrete component (2, 3, 4). The joining film (14) spans at least the edges of neighboring discrete components (2, 3, 4) and is coated with a thermally labile polymeric coupling agent. The joining film (14) is perforated in a preferred embodiment of the invention.

Abstract: A relatively high perm pliable moisture barrier material pliable sheet material exhibits a breathable perm value, e.g., over 0.4, that repels liquid water applied to a surface thereof and which permits water vapor to permeate therethrough in response to a pressure differential thereacross to preclude substantial condensation collection in the interior of said wall at the opening while providing a water barrier to liquid water applied thereto is applied to corners of the window opening in a wall as a plurality of corner seals with leg portions for application to the face of sheathing and leg portions for overlying the sill, jambs and head of the opening at the corners. Flanges may be included for sealing the sheet material to an interior vapor barrier material. Sill, jamb and head seals are applied over the corner seals and over the sill, head and jambs to completely seal the window opening with the sheet material.

Abstract: In a method for producing a window section (1), especially a sash section (2) or frame section (3), for timber/aluminum windows, for timber/plastic windows and for wooden windows, the window section (1) is to be profiled as an elongate timber section with glass rebate, gear channels, grooves, etc.

Abstract: A unitary window insert and method of insertion into a wall structure for forming a finished surround for a window unit. The unitary insert comprises a frame portion sized and shaped to accept a window unit, from which planer finishing wall portions extend to a casing flange which surrounds the interior edge of the insert. Preferably the finishing walls are flared inward creating a pyramidal frustum having an opening larger at the interior surface of the wall than at the exterior surface. The insert extends through the wall structure from an exterior surface and to an interior surface. In the case of poured concrete walls, the insert is provided with a spacer or panel to support the frame portion during construction.

Abstract: A utilities terminal for use in a raised floor system is disclosed. The utilities terminal includes a floor tile having an access cavity, a support pan and an upper surface. The support pan is positioned within the access cavity, and has at least one access opening. The utilities terminal further includes a utilities grommet configured to be received within the support pan, and covering at least a portion of the support pan. The utilities terminal further includes a plurality of cover blocks selectively configured and adapted to be received within the support pan, cover the remaining open area of the support pan, and positioned substantially flush to the upper surface of the floor tile.

Abstract: A plate material mounting structure includes a mounting frame, the mounting frame having a coupling unit extended sideways from one lateral sidewall thereof, the coupling unit having a horizontal top bearing wall, a horizontal bottom support wall, the horizontal top bearing wall having a downwardly extended front stop flange defining with the horizontal bottom support wall a coupling channel, a first plate material, a second plate material, and at least one retaining device fastened to the coupling unit to secure the first plate material to the lateral side wall of the mounting frame above the horizontal top bearing wall and the second plate material to the lateral side wall of the mounting frame below the horizontal support wall, the retaining device having a coupling rod extended from a back sidewall thereof and inserted in between the first plate material and the second plate material and hooked in the coupling channel of the mounting frame, the coupling rod having a guide head turned sideways and adapted