Abstract: The apparatus produces a honeycomb body, in particular a catalytic carrier body, from at least one stack of structured metal sheets which define a plurality of passages through which a fluid flows in the honeycomb body. The apparatus has a forked holding device which engages each stack, and former segments. The former segments are closeable to constitute a former. Each former segment has a respective surface portion. When the segments are closed, the surface portions jointly define the external shape of the honeycomb body to be produced. At least two of the former segments are displaceable such that at least a part of each surface portion, bearing against the stack, describes a path of movement towards free ends of the stack. The path of movement corresponds to the external shape of the honeycomb body.

Abstract: The disposable straight razor comprises: an elongate body; a razor blade mounted in the body; the body being molded about the razor blade; the razor blade extending outwardly from the body a distance of from approximately 0.05 mm to approximately 4 mm; and a cover for the body and the razor blade which extends completely over the body and the razor blade.

Abstract: A strap cutting and removing device comprising a pole having a handle end and a gripping and cutting mechanism connected to a gripping actuating means. The device is capable of holding and cutting a strap, wherein the strap remains held as the strap is severed. A method for removing straps is disclosed.

Abstract: The spool impeller is a fully automatic cutting head for whirling filament vegetation trimmers, simpler, less expensive, and more reliable than the predecessors. Unlike the predecessors, the spool impeller does not waste filament. It consists of a single part, a small diameter spool attached to the drive shaft. The free end of filament coiled on the spool extends tangentially so that the tip traces a circle about the axis of rotation. In use, the coiled filament gradually unwinds to compensate for filament wear, maintaining a cutting swath of precisely constant size. There is no need for the operator to monitor the filament. Feeding new filament is controlled by the aerodynamic drag and centrifugal force acting directly on the extended filament. If the length of the extended filament is correct, drag and centrifugal force balance, and no unwinding or rewinding occurs. Too long, drag dominates over centrifugal force, rewinding the extended filament onto the spool just enough to restore the proper length.

Abstract: Tools and methods for releasing air entrapped between sheeting material and a substrate around a rivet are disclosed. The tools include movable pins biased outwardly by a resilient member. As a result, the pins can retract when encountering a discontinuity on an otherwise planar surface, such as a rivet, while still allowing for perforation of the sheeting around the rivet.

Abstract: A safety razor includes a suspension structure for supporting a blade unit (2) on a handle (1) so that the blade unit (2) is able to pivot about a longitudinal axis A and is able to move downwardly towards the handle (1), but is restrained from movement in a direction perpendicular to the permitted downward movement. The suspension structure includes a pair of arms (21) each including a rigid part (22) coupled between resilient parts (23 and 24). The free ends of the arms (21) carry pivot pins (15) and are interconnected by a strut (16) which may carry a leaf spring (18) to act on the underside of the blade unit to bias the blade unit to a rest position about the pivot axis.

Abstract: This invention relates to a steering angle sensor wherein the angle values are determined by the position of a code disk provided with an incremental track and a code track. So as to be able to express the 8-step-code-word-defined precision by means of six-step code words on the code track the six-step code words are supplemented by 2 bit resulting from the momentary state of the incremental track scanned by two detectors.

Abstract: A rotary transducer and drive shaft system that includes a drive shaft and a rotary transducer that has a stator, a rotor that is rotatable relative to the stator, and a clamping device for connecting the rotor to the drive shaft in a manner fixed against relative rotation. The clamping device includes an eccentric cam that is rotatably supported in a bore of the rotor and has an eccentric circumferential face that comes into contact with the drive shaft and clamps it upon rotation.

Abstract: A calculating device for determining an apparel size of an adult male based on a given weight and height comprising: means for entering into the device a height and a weight, means for determining an apparel size based on the data in Tables 1-17 wherein the data is generated on a proportional basis from the data in Tables 1-17 with the following constrains on the data; the weight increments are no greater than about 10 pounds per about one inch of height for a chest size less than 53; the weight increments are not greater than 14 pounds per one inch of height for a chest size 53 or greater; means for displaying the apparel size.

Abstract: A compass assembly, a system and a method of using the compass assembly are provided. The compass assembly has a removable marking device attached to one of the legs. The other leg contains a retractable sleeve having a spring and engaging pin therein. In use, pressure is applied to the leg having the sleeve thereby pushing the engaging pin through a hole in the retractable sleeve thereby anchoring the compass and providing a point around which the compass may be spun. The marking device attached to the other leg of the compass may be removed to be changed, replaced or refilled. A marking device with various writing media, such as multiple colors or lead may be attached to the leg. Separate components of the compass may be distinctly colored to provide an instructional aid for using the compass.

Abstract: A fiber optic pin sight includes a fiber optic pin holder which grips the pin to secure the pin in the sight. The pin holder includes a threaded shaft having a bore through which the pin extends and a nut which is threaded about the shaft. The shaft is sloped outwardly at its back end and includes a slot which extends forwardly from the back end to define a pair of spaced apart flexible legs. When the nut is threaded over the expanded back end of the shaft, the legs are urged together to grip the pin.

Abstract: To provide an electrostatic capacitor-type sensor that does not require regulation such as zero-point adjustment and temperature compensation, etc. A pair of semi-circular differential electrodes are positioned next to each other in the vertical direction with a common electrode arranged so as to face the differential electrodes, with a fixed gap therebetween. The pair of differential electrodes and the common electrode are housed within an airtight container, and a dielectric fluid is sealed within the airtight container. The differential electrode on an upper side and the common electrode form an upper variable capacitor, and the differential electrode on the lower side and the common electrode form a lower variable capacitor.

Abstract: A dual purpose picture hanging aid which serves as both a device for holding the picture wire in position away from the back of the picture and as an adjustable length plumb bob for straightening the picture after hanging. The device incorporates openings for receiving the plumb bob string as it is wound around the body and a hook for engaging the string in a partially wound position, providing the adjustable length. Notches in the outer edge engage the picture wire allowing the device to be wedged between the wire and the picture. A smoothly curving edge opposite the edges allows the device to be easily removed after hanging the picture.

Abstract: A device includes first and second scales. The first scale has a reference mark, at least one first mark disposed a first distance from the reference mark in a first direction, and at least one second mark disposed the first distance from the reference mark in a second direction that is opposite to the first direction. The second scale is perpendicular to the first scale and includes at least one third mark disposed a second distance from the first scale. One can use such a device to position items on a uniform or other back piece without the guesswork associated with conventional measuring devices. For example, he/she can use the first scale as a centering scale to locate a pocket midline, and then, without having to move the device, can use the second scale as a measuring scale to locate a point along the pocket midline.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus for freeze drying in which a solution, which can be a radioactive salt dissolved within an acid, is frozen into a solid on vertical plates provided within a freeze drying chamber. The solid is sublimated into vapor and condensed in a cold condenser positioned above the freeze drying chamber and connected thereto by a conduit. The vertical positioning of the cold condenser relative to the freeze dryer helps to help prevent substances such as radioactive materials separated from the solution from contaminating the cold condenser. Additionally, the system can be charged with an inert gas to produce a down rush of gas into the freeze drying chamber to also help prevent such substances from contaminating the cold condenser.

Abstract: A method and device for drying a coated web. The coated web is first conveyed through a web heating unit (10, 32, 40), in which the temperature of the coated web is raised, typically to drying temperature, by directing jets of heating air at the coated web, the humidity a1 of the said heating air jets being higher than the humidity a2 of the drying air jets. After this the coated web is conveyed through at least one air dryer (34, 36, 38; 42, 44, 46), in which drying air jets are directed at the coated web for drying the coated web.

Abstract: An vertical dryer (10) is provided having a plurality of individual dryer decks (12-18) including alternating fan and heater decks (14, 16), an air circulation assembly (11), and an upright, common plenum chamber (26) in communication with the decks (12-18). The assembly (11) is operable to create a continuous drying air stream which passes upwardly in countercurrent flow relationship to product on the decks (12-18). Also, the assembly (11) serves to pass the drying air stream into, through and out of the plenum (26) at the level of each heater deck (16); in the plenum (26), the air stream velocity is decreased, causing particulate fines to fall out of the stream for collection. The use of the common plenum (26) also allows independent control of the decks (12-18) in terms of air flows therethrough and recirculation characteristics.

Abstract: A liner and an insole, which are attached at a sole portion of the liner, are wearable with a boot, which is provided with a recess where an upper structure of the boot is affixed to a sole structure of the boot, at a heel end of the sole structure. At a heel end of the insole, the insole extends beyond heel portion of the liner so as to provide a tongue, which is fittable into the recess. The liner may be fixed to a pants leg. When the tongue is fitted into the recess, the liner is restrained against inverting and pulling from the boot, when the foot of the wearer is removed. The boot, liner, insole combination can be advantageously worn by a wearer, such as a firefighter, who needs quickly to don the combination and to doff the combination.

Abstract: A replaceable elastic air cushion shoe structure includes a sole, and a vamp. The sole has a top provided with a plurality of oblique conical locking grooves and having a periphery provided with a plurality of waterproof ribs. The sole has a periphery defining a plurality of locking recesses each provided with a catch piece. The vamp has a bottom provided with a plurality of oblique conical locking blocks each locked in the locking groove of the sole. The bottom of the vamp defines a plurality of waterproof slots for receiving the waterproof ribs of the sole therein so that the vamp is integrally formed with the sole. A plurality of U-shaped snapping pieces are each secured in the bottom of the vamp and each have two sides each provided with a hook.

Abstract: An athletic shoe midsole assembly includes a midsole formed of soft elastic material and a corrugated sheet disposed in the heel portion of the midsole. The corrugated sheet has a pocket structure at edge areas of the sheet, for example the medial side edge, formed by two layers spaced apart from each other with a respective void pocket formed therebetween. Since the compressive hardness of the midsole is higher on the medial side including the pocket structure, transverse deformation of the shoe on landing can be prevented and over-pronation can be restrained on this medial side and the loss of athletic power can be decreased. On the other hand, flexibility of the midsole is maintained on the lateral side without a pocket structure and thus cushioning properties can be secured on this lateral side.

Abstract: A bowling shoe with a replaceable tip comprises a shoe upper, a shoe sole mounted to the shoe upper, and a plurality of replaceable shoe tips. The shoe sole has a selectable traction area from a toe end and across the width of the shoe sole. Each tip has a margin substantially equal to a margin of the traction area. Each tip covers and conforms to part of the adjacent shoe upper. The surface of each tip has a different coefficient of friction. A selected tip secures to the traction area and part of the adjacent shoe upper. The tips are interchangeable, to provide traction according to support surface conditions and an individual wearer's preference.

Abstract: A therapeutic shoe for shifting the weight exerted on the foot of a wearer in a frontward or rearward direction as required has a sole and an upper portion configured to retain the foot of the user in contact with the sole. A recessed track, formed in the lower surface of the sole, extends parallel to the length of the sole and along a major portion of its length. At least one support block is provided for attachment to the lower surface of the sole at any of a plurality of positions along the entirety of the recessed track. Also provided is a heel protection configuration.

Abstract: A bucket assembly mountable on the handle of an excavator machine and the like generally consisting of a bucket; a pair of ripper teeth mounted on the bucket for pivotal movement about a common axis; abutment surfaces disposed on the bucket for restricting the angular displacement of the ripper teeth between storage positions and operative positions; and devices for retaining the ripper teeth in their stored and operative positions, operable upon causing portions of such ripper teeth to engage the ground and the bucket to pivot in a selected direction relative to the handle, to release the ripper teeth.

Abstract: By providing a three-dimensional, pop-up or mechanical image forming member in planar form removably mounted to a carrier, and constructed for being easily removed therefrom and assembled or mounted with a card or display member, a completely integrated three-dimensional, pop-up or mechanical image generating system is attained enabling individuals, and small businesses to produce pop-up, three-dimensional, or mechanically-activated displays, bags, characters, greeting cards, stationery, advertising literature, and the like, that is equivalent in quality and visual presentation to commercially produced material. Preferably, a plurality of different three-dimensional, pop-up, and/or mechanical image forming members are provided with each incorporating a message receiving zone in which any desired message can be printed by the user.

Abstract: A viewing apparatus for transparencies or the like masks any faceplate areas not covered by images by generating masks, and adapts the luminance level of the image under study and of other faceplate areas to the optimal viewing conditions required by the observer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a water screen type water ball primarily comprising a base with an opening at the top thereof serving as a water container, and having a slotted locating surface at the top inner rim; moreover, a water pump is disposed in the middle of the bottom of the base, and the water raised by the water pump is transported through a water pipe upwards; an ornamental seat whose bottom edge is joined on the locating surface, and the inner rim is provided with a groove having at least one flow channel; in addition, a longitudinal through hole is disposed at the center of the ornamental seat in order for the water pipe to pass through; and a circular arc transparent hood with an downward opening whose circular arc cambers at the rim thereof are all identical, and the bottom thereof contracts to be a protruding flange which can be attached to the groove of the decorative object; furthermore, a small clearance has to be reserved between the inner rim of the transparent glass hood and the outle

Abstract: A breech plug having an elongated body with external threads that is threadably mounted adjacent to the rearward end of the bore of a barrel of a conventional muzzle-loading rifle. The body having both forward and rearward ends with a circular depression in the forward end and surrounded by an annular rim. The circular depression having a tapered bottom surface that slopes inwardly and rearwardly and terminates in the center portion in communication with a center bore that extends longitudinally along a center axis of the body. Within the circular depression are a pair of intersecting grooves that extend across the depression. The grooves have outer ends that extend from the outer edge of the rim inwardly and rearwardly across the tapered bottom surface to the center portion in communication with the center bore of the body to permit an ignition flame emerging from the center bore to move forwardly and outwardly through the grooves to the inner diameter of the bore of the barrel to ignite a propellant.

Abstract: A device for preventing the loading and discharge of a gun, comprising cooperating means for obstructing the positioning of ammunition into the firing chamber of a gun, means for activating said obstruction means, and means for locking said obstruction means in said obstruction position; also, a method of making and using such a gun lock device.

Abstract: A stockbutt system for rifles to abate shock during the firing of a rifle is disclosed, having a butt at the near end. The system includes a rifle and an insert with the butt having a near most first end in a generally planar configuration perpendicular to the axis of the barrel. The first end of the butt has a concave configuration when viewed from the side and a teardrop configuration when viewed from the end. The teardrop shape includes an upper semicircular curve at the top with a diameter essentially equal to the diameter of the widest portion of the butt. The teardrop shape further includes downwardly tapering side edges terminating in a U-shaped configuration at the bottom. The lower semicircular curve has a diameter less than the upper semicircular curve. The insert has an essentially flat far most face in its size and shape to correspond to the rearmost face of the butt. The insert is provided being fabricated of an elastomeric material to abate vibrations during the firing of a rifle.

Abstract: A telescope apparatus and system for rifles and other weapons comprising a forward portion, consisting of a forward objective lens fixed on the front end of a firing line light tube, held firmly to the weapon by slip springs in which the forward light tube may be rotated, and/or a side optics system extending perpendicular to the rear of the forward portion of the telescope may be turned and locked on the forward portion, so that the side optics system of the telescope, extending a preferred distance to the side of the weapon, may be positioned and fixed at the preference of a person, forward or back and on the left or right side of the weapon, or other preferred positions, and aimed by a person sighting through the viewing lens system of the telescope at the end of the side optics system, using conventional, manual aiming devises and/or aiming the weapon by means of electronically controlled laser aiming devises, together with attachable range finding and other devises.

Abstract: An apparatus for simulating a waterfowl in flight includes a pulley disposed at a first position well above the surface of a body of water, and a motor disposed at a second position near the surface of the water, where the two positions are horizontally separated by about 50-200 yards. The motor includes a drive shaft operable to rotate in response to torque produced by the motor. A capstan is attached to the drive shaft of the motor for rotating in response to the rotation of the drive shaft. The apparatus includes a loop of flexible line formed into an oval having first and second ends. The first end of the oval is looped over the pulley and the second end is looped over the capstan, such that the loop is held in tension between the pulley and the capstan. Attached to the flexible line is a waterfowl decoy made of buoyant material shaped to resemble a type of waterfowl in flight.

Abstract: Soil treatment and fertilizer compositions comprising: A) a calcined diatomaceous earth; B) an effective quantity of beneficial microorganisms that a) enhance plant growth and, where applicable, crop production, and/or b) control various types of pathogens in the soil, optionally in combination with nutrients selected to maintain the viability of the microorganisms and/or increase their population; and C) at least one nitrogen-containing compound compatible with soil and with plants and which can be utilized by the plants either directly or in the form of products obtained by the action of soil microbes.

Abstract: A hollow decorative cover for outdoor plants and shrubs having a weather resistant sheath of lower and upper portions and an inner supporting frame attached to an upper sheath portion anchoring said sheath portion to the ground, the upper sheath portion optionally including a lid portion adapted to contain weighty material and being optionally removable for ventilation and sunning purposes.

Abstract: The invention provides a simple device for providing vertical support of vegetable plants, thereby eliminating the conventional problems routinely associated with home gardening. In particular, the device provides a maintenance free, vertical support frame assembly of adjustable height to which is attached a mesh netting and supporting stakes, forming an extendable garden trellis. Growing plants may be attached to the gardening trellis, thereby allowing maximum upward growth of the plants while also elevating the plants.

Abstract: An implant device for insertion into the opening of a tree to provide medication to the tree, comprising an elongated, hollow housing of a length adapted to fit within the tree opening, the housing having an enlarged, closed outer end portion of a size approximately the same as that of the tree opening, and a closed inner end portion. A pair of elongated wing portions are disposed on opposite sides of the housing and extend longitudinally from a point near the inner end portion to the outer end portion, the wing portions extending radially outwardly approximately the same distance as the outer end portions. A pair of outwardly and longitudinally extending flexible projections are disposed on opposite sides of the housing between the wing portions and define generally U-shaped openings in the housing on opposite sides thereof in communication with the interior thereof. A locking barb is disposed on each of the projections and extends radially outwardly approximately the same distance as the wing portions.

Abstract: An apparatus for growing beansprouts, comprising a plurality of containers (1, 2) for growing the sprouts therein mounted vertically one above the other extended above one end of a water tank (4) whereby the containers comprise movable plates (9, 10) to stabilize the seed bed, and movable bases (5, 6, 7, 8) at the bottom of each container, enabling its movable base to move from a position of closing the bottom to a position of opening the bottom, thereby allowing sprouts grown within the container to fall into the tank: where the tank having a means to convey the sprouts received from the containers end of the tank to the other end of the tank.

Abstract: A cover for covering a flower pot is provided. The cover includes a planar base, a sidewall extending from an outer periphery of the base, and a securing member for securing the sidewall to the flower pot. The sidewall is movable relative to the base between a substantially flattened position wherein the sidewall is in a substantially coplanar relation with respect to the base and an upright position wherein the sidewall and the base cooperate to define a pot receiving space. The sidewall has a plurality of folds formed therein so as to cause the sidewall to take a predetermined shape upon moving the sidewall from the flattened position to the upright position.

Abstract: A safety device for center pivot doors which prevents the crushing of fingers between the door and the door frame comprises a rigid elongate barrier member secured on one or both sides of the door which sweeps the zone between the door and the frame as the door pivots, and which is shaped substantially to fill the gap between door and frame when the door is fully opened. The barrier member is preferably adjustable by being made in two interengageable parts. The gap between door and frame can be further reduced by providing elongate shielding strips secured to the frame, one on each side of the door.

Abstract: An adjustable manhole/catch basin structure includes a mounting base, adjustable tube, and protection sleeve. The mounting base includes a mounting flange and an externally threaded tube which extends upward from the mounting flange. A plurality of mortar openings are formed through the mounting flange. The protection sleeve is mounted concentric with the externally threaded tube. The adjustable tube is internally threaded such that it may be threaded on to the externally threaded tube. The inner diameter of the protection sleeve is large enough to provide clearance for the outer diameter of the adjustment tube. Three notches are preferably formed in a top of the adjustment tube to allow an adjustment tool to rotate thereof to the desired height. The adjustment tool includes a body, three arms and a torque lever.

Abstract: A mobile aircraft hangar designed to provide a temporary enclosed working environment for workers performing aircraft maintenance, evaluation and support. The hangar includes a mobile housing assembly designed to enclose a section of the wing or fuselage of an aircraft. The housing assembly is assembled over a chassis with four wheels and steering mechanism that enables the housing assembly to be easily driven around an aircraft. The housing assembly includes one end wall and two vertical side walls, forming a three-sided enclosing structure. Formed on the housing assembly opposite the end wall is a main opening through which a section of the fuselage or wing may extend. The housing assembly also includes moveable floor panels that can be arranged in different configurations for working on different sections of the aircraft. Optional lift actuators are provided which enable the housing assembly to be raised or lowered.

Abstract: A closure unit for providing a weather-tight seal within the doorjamb in the wall of a warehouse at a terminal dock, includes outwardly positioned left-hand and right-hand side wings having hook-and-loop fasteners thereon for removably coupling the wings to compressible side pad assemblies. A pair of bottom pad assemblies is securable to the side pad assemblies through mating apertured brackets and laces extending through the aligned apertures of the respective brackets. An independent head curtain assembly is provided with a suitable mounting bracket assembly which supports the head frame assembly separate from the side pads. Rubber straps couple the head curtain assembly to the side walls of the jamb opening in order to restrain the head curtain from movement during high-wind conditions and tension the head curtain during trailer entry. The side pad, bottom pad and head curtain assemblies are all formed with fabric-type outer shells, durable for the intended use.

Abstract: In a solar roof member comprising a photovoltaic device encapsulated with an insulating material onto a reinforcing member, the reinforcing member has a joining portion at which an adjoining solar roof member is joined, and a curved portion which is so provided in the reinforcing member as to extend over at least part of the joining portion and through which a lead wire is led out. The solar roof member enables simple roofing without causing wiring mistakes.

Abstract: The pane for solar protection, daylighting and energy conservation is a pane system consisting of two prismatic panes. The prismatic ribs of the panes are inclined by a certain angle to the horizontal within the window plane, exhibit identical cross-sections in the shape of a rectangular triangle with a certain basic prism angle &thgr;, are facing each other and are engaged such that just a small gap remains between both of the panes. The faces sA of the prismatic ribs are coated with a specularly reflecting layer and the faces sB of the prismatic ribs are coated with a diffusely reflecting layer. The prismatic pane system can be applied for common window inclination angles &ngr; and for window directions with essential solar irradiation at sites of temperate climate.

Abstract: A silo (1), in particular a vertical one, designed to store products in powder form, and having a vibrating bottom (3), suitable for favoring flow, and for equipping a fixing damper body (2) of a silo (1) by means of a joining element (9) and a fixing damper (10), provided to ensure a tight connection between the body of the silo and the vibrating bottom, while, at the same time, preventing a transmission of vibrations from one to the other. According to the invention, the joining element (9) takes the form of an elastically deformable, peripheral, self-supporting joint, interposed directly and freely between the body (2) of the silo (1) and the vibrating bottom (3), cooperating with the fixing damper (10) to perform both a sealing function and a damping function, without discontinuity over its entire bearing periphery.

Abstract: An aluminum window frame construction which includes: an outer frame having a header, a sill and first and second jambs. At least one sash frame assembly is mounted in the outer frame, including a top portion, a bottom portion and first and second side portions. The frame is formed with radiused corners to enhance strength and such that a sight-line of about 2¾ inches is created at a top of the window frame construction when the top portion of the sash frame assembly is positioned in abutment with the header. A sight-line of about 3⅜ inches is created at a bottom of the window frame construction when the bottom portion of the sash frame assembly is positioned in abutment with the sill, and a sight-line of about 2⅜ inches to about 2¾ inches is created on at least one side of the window frame construction when one of the first and second side portions of the sash frame assembly is positioned in abutment with one of the first and second jambs.

Abstract: A floor mounted utility post includes a floor tile from a pre-fabricated floor construction, wherein the floor tile has at least two cutouts positioned at separate edges of the floor tile. A pair of vertical raceway channels are secured to the floor tile, and each vertical raceway channel is in communication with one of the cutouts. A door is mounted to a first of the vertical raceways, wherein the door and the pair of vertical raceway channels, in combination, define a partial enclosure. A top is supported by the raceway channel.

Abstract: Wall modules are formed with a steel upstanding support module having integrally formed vertical spaced apart support components with forwardly facing panel support surfaces. Utility channels are fabricated into the upper and lower regions of the support module and a horizontal panel lower support with an upwardly facing platform is provided about the lower portion of the module. A baseboard which is removable provides access to a lower utility channel. Thin, typically flexible panels having strip magnets adhesively bonded to the rearward surface about their periphery, are positioned such that the lower edge of the panel is abuttibly compressibly engaged with the platform and the panels are held in verticality by the magnetic interaction of the strip magnets with the flat module panel support surfaces. The decorative panel magnetic mounting approach may be expanded to preexisting facility walls utilizing a wall-borne lattice system.

Abstract: An external corner formative member which comprises an angled corner plate portion, and a pair of groove portions formed on the opposite sides of the corner plate, respectively, for receiving a side edge portion of a building board, wherein at least one rib which is adapted to be contacted with the building board so as to function as a weir for preventing rain water from penetrating (or for receiving the kinetic energy of rain water) is projected from the bottom of the groove portions. A broad space is formed between the rib and a back plate portion of the groove so as to interrupt the flow of rain water running toward the interior of building frame. A ridge functioning as a weir may be formed on the back plate portion of the groove portion.

Abstract: This invention provides an apparatus, method, and system to arrange a deck or balcony with the use of pre-manufactured deck panels. The deck panels are inexpensive, easy to install, remove, or add to, and only requires common framing hardware.

Abstract: The lightweight concrete masonry unit of the present invention contains, before being mixed with water, about 11 to 11.5% by weight of cement, about 47 to 47.5% by weight of pumice lightweight aggregate, about 22.5 to 23% by weight of other aggregate, about 18 to 18.5% by weight of sand, liquid color pigment as required to provide a desired color, and liquid admixture(s) as required to meet water impermeation standards.