Abstract: A rotary position sensor that contains multiple bits of positional data is provided. The rotary position sensor includes an overmold and an applique that is applied to the overmold. The applique includes a clear film upon which the multiple bits of positional data can be screen printed. The rotary position sensor can be utilized in a variety of different applications to determine a position being sensed, such as, those applications relating to determining the position of an automotive steering wheel during operation.

Abstract: A survey apparatus which can be used in the underground mining industry comprises a mounting means (11) adapted to be mounted in a fixed surface (such as a tunnel wall) and an alignement means (130, 101) to releasably engage with the mounting means (11), wherein the alignement means (130, 101) is capable of operating only when the alignement means (130, 101) is engaged with the mounting means (11). The mounting means (11) is preferably a sleeve member (11) insertable in a wall. The alignement means (130, 101) preferably has a laser module (102) and a suitable compartment for accomodating a battery (151). The mounting means (11), which is a set aligned in the fixed surface, together with the factory-set alignement means (130, 101) is used for the purpose of setting out and alignements. When the cylindrical shaft (133) is inserted into the sleeve member (11), a rod (170), permanently in contact with spring (154) presses against the screw (158) and makes an electrical connection.

Abstract: A semi-circular protractor is provided at a center of circle with a through hole to which an auxiliary ruler having a length close to a diameter of the protractor is detachably and rotatably attached. With the auxiliary ruler, the protractor may be used to measure angles on a plane and on a three-dimensional body and to draw different angles. The protractor with the auxiliary ruler is designed for children to more easily understand the meaning of “angle” and to learn to use angles.

Abstract: Attachment ears for use with a predetermined assembly of Johansson blocks, with the ears disposed at opposite ends of the assembly, for measurement of an inclination between spaced-apart surfaces of a workpiece. An indicator gage has a stationary stylus to contact a surface of one ear, and an indicator stylus to contact the inclined surface of the other ear and moveable thereon to define an arc with the stationary stylus as a fulcrum to establish an apex reading of the indicator. The gage is transferred to the workpiece with the stationary stylus and the indicator stylus contacting the two spaced-apart surfaces, and the indicator gage is moved about to provide a gage reading to determine a thickness of material to be removed from the workpiece.

Abstract: An apparatus for determining physical and geometrical defects in motor vehicle wheel rims and tires comprises at least one measurement unit to be associated with a self-centering unit of the vertical axis of a tire removal machine, in order to occupy a rest position in which it lies outside the operational region of the self-centering unit and a working position in which it can assume a first measuring configuration in which it is in light contact with a bead retaining flange of the wheel rim of that wheel at that moment, mounted on the moving self-centering unit, and a second configuration in which it is in light contact with the tread of the tire of the mounted wheel, the at least one measurement unit being connected to a system for collecting and displaying the data obtained.

Abstract: A grading template for measuring food product attributes for quality control and compliance. The template supports scales for measuring product attributes and has application for measuring size, shape, color and cell structure for baked bread.

Abstract: A calibration assembly and method for calibrating the device pick-up heads used in multi-head IC handlers such that all of the device pick-up heads are reliably calibrated to a consistent optimal calibration position. Gauge blocks are provided that greatly simplify the calibration process by holding the movable portion of a device pick-up head in an optimal calibration position relative to the base structure of the device pick-up head while the collar is secured. Each gauge block has base portion for supporting the base structure of the device pick-up head, and a flat contact surface against which the lower surface of the movable portion is pressed. The contact surface is a predetermined distance from the base portion such that when the device pick-up head is mounted on the gauge block, the movable portion is maintained in an optimal calibration position relative to the base structure.

Abstract: A measuring apparatus is disclosed which is used for measuring distances in a convenient and efficient manner. The measuring apparatus includes a measuring tape having a front face and a rear face defining a housing. A magnet is connected to one of the faces of the measuring tape for releasably securing the measuring tape to a ferromagnetic material. The measuring tape also includes an elongated, spring-loaded measuring member selectively extensible from the housing. The measuring apparatus further includes a retaining pouch having a base member of generally flattened configuration and having opposed planar front and rear surfaces. The pouch also includes a pocket member to receive and retain the measuring tape. The pouch further includes a mechanism for magnetically co-acting the pouch with the magnet of the measuring tape. This mechanism has at least one ferromagnetic member that is generally flat and made of metal plate which is attached to the pouch.

Abstract: A wafer conveyor system for use in a vacuum processing apparatus wherein the conveyor structure is provided with a transfer structure and a robot apparatus is arranged on the transfer structure. The robot provides for rotation of the wafer horizontally from a position in a cassette to an opposite position of the cassette.

Abstract: A supporting column part supports a housing in which an apparatus for producing hot air and a further apparatus for producing steam are located. A jib is pivotally mounted to the housing. A hot air pipe extends from the apparatus for producing hot air through the jib to a treatment head part. A dispensing head is mounted for rotation on the hot air pipe. This dispensing head is connected at one side to dispensing hoses adapted to be coupled to hair curlers. Diffusor-like arranged exit holes are located at the opposite side. A steam pipe extends from the apparatus for producing steam obliquely into the hot air pipe so that an ejector is formed. The jib part has a through shaped receiving container portion and a cover lid portion pivotally mounted to the receiving container portion. In order to store the dispensing hoses the coverlid portion is rotated upwards and the dispensing hoses are placed into the receiving container portion.

Abstract: Conditioning apparatus for handling particulate material comprises a central frame and a plurality of spaced, annular troughs mounted to the central frame to support the particulate material. The troughs are arranged in a stacked configuration having successive pairs of upper and lower troughs with an uppermost trough for receiving the particulate material and a lowermost trough for discharging particulate material. Hydraulic cylinders or other suitable means are used to impart vibratory movement to the plurality of troughs to fluidize and advance the particulate material in a first direction on each of the plurality of troughs. A passage is formed through each trough for particulate material to fall from the upper trough of a pair to the lower trough.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling grain flow within a column of a grain dryer is disclosed. The grain dryer includes a metering roll positioned to contact grain advancing out of a discharge opening of the column. The grain dryer further includes a regulator member which is movable between a flow regulating position and a trash escape position. The regulator member contacts either the metering roll, or grain supported by the metering roll when the regulator member is positioned in the flow regulating position. The regulator member is spaced from the metering roll by a distance sufficient to enable a trash object to advance between the regulator member and the metering roll when the regulator is positioned in the trash escape position. A method of controlling grain flow within a column of a grain dryer is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is a completely portable film dryer. The film is hung in strips within an encircling shroud. A heater assembly positioned at the top of the shroud blows warm air downward over the suspended film strips and out through exhaust vents near the shroud's bottom. A drip pan at the bottom of the shroud catches any free water drops. The entire unit, with the film placed inside, can be hung from a clothes hanger, shower curtain rod, or other suitable point. Power is provided to the heater assembly via a 110 volt AC plug or a DC adapter (for automotive cigarette lighters and the like). When not in use, the invention collapses to a significantly reduced size so that it can be transported in a suitcase or equipment container.

Abstract: A portable trailer mounted drying assembly for the drying of an enclosed space which has been subjected to flooding, the drying assembly having an inlet path for the introduction of ambient air into the enclosed space, the ambient air being preheated in a heat exchanger by moisture laden air removed from the enclosed space, the preheated ambient air being subjected to further heating before introduction into the enclosed space, the portable trailer mounted unit being positioned proximate to the enclosed space and having a plurality of conduits in communication with the enclosed space for the introduction of dry heated air and the removal of moisture laden air.

Abstract: A transportable skid for drying and testing generator stator windings includes a platform supporting a compressor adapted to supply compressed air to the stator winding; a dryer arranged to receive and dry compressed air from the compressor; a buffer tank arranged to receive a relatively small portion of compressed air from the compressor after passing through the dryer; and a receiving tank arranged to receive compressed air from the buffer tank and the compressor after passing through the dryer.

Abstract: This invention pertains to enclosed footwear in combination with a leg covering or body covering that is storable within a compartment that is integral with an exterior of the enclosed footwear. The leg covering can be either a gaiter or a pants leg portion, and the body covering can be either a sack portion or a suit portion.

Abstract: A midsole comprises a heel cup having a semi-rigid upper plate, a lower plate composed of a material that is softer than the upper plate, and at least one telescopic shock absorber between the upper and lower plates. The telescopic shock absorbers have one portion that collapses into a second portion when the shock absorber is loaded or compressed. On release of the load, the shock absorbers of the invention return only a controlled portion of the compressive load originally applied. A second embodiment has a translucent heel cup and shock absorbers and a lamp for illuminating the heel cup and shock absorbers.

Abstract: An article of footwear with a bladder system providing cushioning and dynamic motion control in a multi-bladder system. The bladder system gives the needed amount of motion control by stiffening a portion of the footwear in response to the individual user's side-to-side motion. When used in the heel, the bladder system takes into consideration a center-of-pressure pathway of the foot to increase medial stiffness in response to lateral-to-medial rotation of the foot, so the more a user pronates, the stiffer the medial portion of the footwear is made. The bladder system provides comfort and control without the extra weight and bulk of prior art support structures. The bladder system dynamically changes the stiffness of a portion of the footwear when pressure is applied thereto, and returns to equilibrium when the pressure is removed.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes one or more first fluid containing cushion devices in direct or elastomeric load transmitting contact with a foot to provide superior comfort. One or more second, preferably thicker, fluid containing cushion devices are positioned in a load transmitting portion of the sole, between the foot and ground engaging surface of the footwear. The first cushion devices) at least partially overlap a portion of the second cushioning devices) and the two cushion devices are at least partially separated in any overlapping areas by a load distributing element.

Abstract: A spike for an athletic shoe having a ground engaging portion which is generally z-shaped in cross-section A spike according to the invention includes a first elongate portion having second and third elongate portions extending angularly therefrom. The second and third portions are parallel in one embodiment. In other embodiment, the respective angles of the second and third portions with respect to the central portion may vary slightly. The invention is also embodied in a shoe having one or more spikes as described above and arranged in a predetermined pattern.

Abstract: A boot has a rigid core (1, 2) consisting, in some areas, of the inside surface of the boot into which a liner is received and of an envelope of supple material (11, 12) covering the rigid core, and making up the inside surface of the boot in the areas where the rigid core is absent. The rigid core comprises means of reinforcement (3, 4, 5, 6, 7) that are not covered by the aforementioned envelope of supple material (11, 12).

Abstract: An overshoe structure comprises an overshoe, a container for holding the overshoe, and a fastening device for fastening detachably the container to a regular shoe. The overshoe can be pulled out of the container such that the overshoe is worn over the regular shoe. The container may be made integrally with the regular shoe.

Abstract: A combination machine for trenching, for forming the edge of a bed, and for laying and burying tubing, cable, piping, and the like. The machine includes steerable caster wheels mounted on the rear of the machine which, together with a single front wheel, allow for a tight turning radius when using the machine. The machine also includes a blade height adjustment which allows for the trenching or edging blade depth to be readily adjusted in a substantially infinite variation. An edging blade is provided which when used with the machine forms a groove at the bed's edge for the laying of irrigation lines, or lines for herbicide, pesticide, and/or fertilizer for use in connection with the bed.

Abstract: A protection assembly for protecting the base edge and an attached cutting edge of a bucket or other implement of a work machine. The protection assembly is readily attachable and detachable to buckets having both new and worn base and cutting edges when the use of teeth is required for excavating, especially in hard packed virgin soil. The protection assembly includes a digging plate and a cover plate that form an elongated edge recess for receiving the base and cutting edges of the bucket. Positioning devices are provided on the bucket and the protection assembly to consistently position the protection system at the same location on the bucket regardless of the amount of wear on the base and cutting edges. The positioning devices prevent movement of the protection system relative to the bucket when the bucket is used for excavating.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ground-engaging tool which is connected or connectable to a lip on an excavation bucket. The ground-engaging tool includes a tool body which is formed from a material having a hardness of approximately 40 Rockwell C hardness and which defines a contact surface at one end for receiving impacts in use. Extending through a substantial portion of the tool body from the contact surface is a hardened core formed from a material having a hardness which is at least 20% greater than the hardness of the material of the tool body for transferring impacts through the tool body.

Abstract: An emergency sign including a vertically extending sign body having a lower panel portion and an upper container portion. The panel portion includes laterally spaced right and left panels where at least one of the panels has a stencil forming the sign display. The upper container portion is in optical communication with the display and forms a longitudinally extending container. A light module disposed within the container portion of the housing has multiple light emitting diodes for illuminating the display. A swivel mounting assembly pivotally connects the container portion of the housing to a mounting plate assembly which receives a mechanical mounting member of the external electrical supply to mount the sign to a structure.

Abstract: A magazine safety is provided for a semi-automatic firearm having a frame with a magazine well, a magazine, and a firing mechanism that includes a trigger bar. The magazine safety includes a latch and a latch bias. When the magazine is not received within the magazine well, the latch bias biases the latch into engagement with the trigger bar, thereby preventing the actuation of the firing mechanism via the trigger bar. Inserting the magazine completely into the magazine well causes the magazine to disengage the latch from the trigger bar, thereby preventing the latch from impeding movement of the trigger bar.

Abstract: Firearm security arrangements are disclosed that may be incorporated or provided as an add-on elements to a variety of gun locks. The lock may be toughened by adding hardened inserts to strategic locations on the gun lock. Additionally, hardening may be accomplished by a plurality of pins located in the gun lock side members. Fitting plates or escutcheon plates may be directly incorporated into gun lock upon manufacture or provided as a kit part. Additional security is provided by a cable with end caps. The cable is looped through the barrel of a gun and the end caps secured to the gun lock.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device for setting the angle of the stock for shotguns. It includes a fixed plate (11) for fixing to a part of the stock body, a mobile plate (12) for fixing to another part of the stock, a vertical guide element (13) anchored above the fixed plate (11) that can be positioned at least in one transverse direction and be associated to a memory element. The mobile part is connected to the guide element and can be moved in several directions and angularly on and with respect to the same for the positioning of one part of the stock on the other.

Abstract: A composite tube for a gun barrel consists of: an inner tubular metal liner defining a longitudinal bore axis; a resin matrix material surrounding the liner, the resin matrix material containing a plurality of elongate carbon fibers, the carbon fibers being aligned parallel with the longitudinal bore axis of the liner and under compression along the longitudinal bore axis; a muzzle piece attached to the muzzle end of the barrel; and a breech piece attached to the breech end of the barrel, so that any vibrations transmitted along the longitudinal bore axis of the liner are absorbed by the resin matrix material and so that any vibrations reaching the muzzle piece and breech piece are reflected back into the resin matrix material and thus absorbed.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for attracting fish by means of electronic fishing lure having a steel ball enclosed in a metal tube and having a piezoelectric crystal enclosed therewith as one end thereof which generates an electric voltage that is transmitted to the surrounding water when the ball strikes an end of the tube as a result of the motion of the lure in the water oscillating the tube.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for arranging flowers without a vase. A series of nested members, each having a plurality of flower stem receiving channels, preferably between two and eight flower channels, are placed in nested configuration. Flower stems are placed in each of the receiving channels and the next larger member is placed over the stems. Larger members, for holding more flowers, can be placed over the next larger size. Preferably, one to four layers of members are used to create the flower arrangement.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for support automatic teller machines (ATM's). A framework is formed and adapted to house the ATM. A support plate is positioned within the framework and is adapted to be linearly movable between two positions. The first position places the support plate entirely within the framework. The second position allows the support plate to at least partially protrude from the framework. The plate is then simply supported rather than by cantilever. Simply supporting the plate may include coupling the plate to the frame work with a pivotal linkage assembly.

Abstract: Ingress and egress to closets and doorways through standard swinging doors requires that the area the door traverses be kept clear and is, therefore, space not usable for other purposes. The pivotal storage unit replaces doors with useful additional storage which occupies the full width and height of the door opening while permitting normal access through the doorway. The unit is mounted on hinges offset from the doorframe to permit full opening of the storage unit beyond 90°. The lower hinge incorporates a thrust bearing to support storage loads. A rolling support wheel on the base of the unit additionally supports the unit when heavily loaded. The unit can be formed in a variety of furniture configurations such as an armoire, computer work center, home entertainment center, pantry, desk, curio, vanity, etc. Two units can be used for double width doorways.

Abstract: A flashing frame for a roof-penetrating building part, in particular in a roof window frame, comprises mutually connected frame members (6, 12) of weather-shielding material for positioning along the sides (1-4) of the roof-penetrating building part adjoining the roofing. The frame members for positioning along sides (3, 4) of the roof-penetrating building member, which do not extend perpendicularly to the pitch of the roof, consist of flashing members (7) designed as L-profiles with a profile wall (8) for positioning at least partially under the roofing (5), and an upright profile wall (9) for positioning in abutment against the side of the roof-penetrating building part. Flashing members (7) are placed in the side frame members in extension of each other with mutual overlapping.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rotary bungalow, comprising a cabin forming an inner space therein; a hollow rotary shaft extended downward from the cabin; a support unit rotatably supporting the rotary shaft; a water tank installed under the cabin; a water pipe extended between the water tank and the cabin through the rotary shaft; and a water pump drawing in the water within the water tank through the water pipe to the cabin. With this configuration, the user is allowed to use the rotary bungalow conveniently and pleasantly.

Abstract: A building module, modular building constructions and methods for erected same are disclosed. The module is of deep U-shape configuration, defining a space which is able to enclose various facilities within a building structure. A typical module includes a raceway and internal conduit system for power and/or communications system etc. Preset-levelling and self-centering device provide for quick erection of the modules in a wide variety of arrays and configurations to provide exterior walls and to enclose and define interior space.

Abstract: A skeletal structure is provided, including a plurality of preferably resiliently flexible rings, each ring passing through and thus being interwoven with immediately adjacent rings, preferably five, so that the rings collectively form a flexible mesh, the flexible mesh being formed into a surface having a double curve substantially defining at least a part of a spherical surface. Each ring is formed from a resiliently flexible linear member having first and second member ends, preferably releasibly interconnected by an overlapping clasp. The spherical surface may be a whole sphere, and may comprise thirty two rings. The spherical surface alternatively may be a hemisphere, which is preferable when the skeletal structure is used as the frame for a building, or the roof of a building such as a domed stadium. The bending of resiliently flexible linear material around to close on itself places the resulting rings into tensile loading, or in tension.

Abstract: An apparatus for deterring flying animals and method for making the same. The apparatus is made from a planar base plate in which one or more tangs are formed. A wire is removably attached to at least one of the tangs, the wire having a first portion that has a component that is not planar with the base plate and a second portion that can be captured by the tang. The first and second portions of the wire are attached at one end of the second portion. The wire can also have a third portion, also attached to the second portion, at the other end of the second portion. The tangs in the base plate can be linear, zigzag, or have any other configuration. If the tangs have a zigzag configuration, the base plate is preferably sinuous. The third portion of the wire can have three subportions, although the third portion is coplanar. The three subportions are at angles to one another.

Abstract: In a structure for installing a viscous vibration-damping wall 1, the viscous vibration-damping wall 1 is constructed such that a housing 20 with its upper end open is formed by uprightly setting a pair of steel-made side plates on a base plate 8 and by disposing a pair of flange plates 11 on both sides of the pair of side plates, an intermediate plate 14 is inserted in said housing, and a viscous material is placed in its gap portion. The viscous vibration-damping wall 1 is connected to base-plate connecting hole portions 9 and a pair of flange-connecting gusset plates 7 of a rising metal plate 6 fixed on a lower-floor girder 3, and the intermediate plate 14 is directly connected to a gusset plate 13 fixed to an upper-floor girder 4.

Abstract: The Improved Aseismic System of the present invention includes five major components which interact to isolate a structure from seismic forces and wind forces and seismic forces combined. These five components are: the double-action hydraulic ram assemblies, the gas dampeners, the fluid flow control assemblies, the wind-sensitive pressure generators, and the seismic filters. Each double-action hydraulic ram assembly includes a large cylindrical housing encasing a hydraulic ram with a single two-side piston centered axially on the ram. During an earthquake the structure will slide on the rams depending on the direction of the motion caused by the tremor. The gas dampeners act as shock absorbers to absorb the tremors and keep the structure from impacting its foundation. The fluid flow control assemblies control the flow of incompressible fluid between the double-action hydraulic ram assemblies and the gas dampeners.

Abstract: A user controlled ornamental panel or window, which is useful for a number of applications in which the degree or amount of light passing through the panel is to be controlled. One such application is to control the amount of light, ambient or otherwise, entering through a window. The ability to control the amount of ambient light entering through a vehicle window and/or window of a dwelling is particularly useful. The present invention enables the user to control the amount of ambient light passing through the ornamental panel, such that the lighting of the environment is determined by the user without permanently blocking or altering the ability of the ornamental panel to permit the entry of light. Such flexibility is important for adjusting the amount of light entering through the panel according to the ambient lighting of the external environment, which would differ during daylight hours as opposed to the night, for example.

Abstract: A window sill cover includes a window sill cover body having a lower wall and an upper wall spaced apart from the upper wall. Preferably, the window sill cover body is a hollow, elongate member having internal support walls positioned between the upper and lower walls. The window sill cover body also preferably includes a convex, elongate terminal portion, which can be hollow and semi-cylindrical. A positioning wall having a retaining edge extends from the lower wall and defines an attachment recess. The retaining edge can be trimmed for positioning of the window sill cover on the window sill. An overhang extends from the lower wall, which can also be trimmed for proper positioning of the window sill cover.

Abstract: A prefabricated concrete panel for building floors in civil or industrial structures, comprising a concrete body with a reinforcement provided with portions which protrude from one of the larger faces of the body of the panel which constitutes extrados of a floor and are designed to be embedded in the casting of the topping of the floor. At least one first shaped sheet is provided inside the body of the panel, is made of thermally insulating material, is interposed between the two larger faces of the panel body and forms, between the two larger faces of the panel body, a ventilation chamber which is composed of a plurality of mutually connected cells.

Abstract: The invention relates to a reinforcement for surfaces of structural elements or buildings comprising at least one supporting layer (TS) optionally provided with a covering layer (DS), and an adhesive layer (KS) provided as a basis material (UG) for connecting the supporting layer to the structural element surface or to the building surface, said surface being optionally provided with a basis material primer. The aim of the invention is to produce a reinforcement or corresponding materials which permit a long-term escapement of moisture on the side of the basis material by preserving a solidity and rigidity sufficient for a broad range of applications, especially with regard to a reliable alleviation of load on the basis material with a corresponding transmission of tension to the reinforcement.

Abstract: A laminated shingle has a rendered shadow design when placed with other similar shingles on a roof deck. The laminated shingle includes an overlay member and an underlay member fixedly attached to each other. The overlay member includes an upper or headlap portion and a lower or exposed butt portion with one or more tabs separated by cutouts. The underlay member is coated with a layer of relatively dark granules to form vertically and horizontally-oriented shading areas. In one embodiment, one or both vertical edges of each tab are generally parallel to the vertically-oriented longitudinal axis of the vertically-oriented shading area to expose a portion of the shading area. In another embodiment, the width of each tab is randomly selected and the width of the vertically-oriented shading area is a function of the width of the adjacent tab. In yet another embodiment, the intensity of the shading areas can increase from the bottom to the top of each cutout.

Abstract: A floor frame structural support assembly having a plurality of substantially parallel, longitudinal support members or beams, each of the support members having an inside-directed and an outside-directed wall surface, the inside-directed wall surfaces of the support members being substantially parallel. Disposed between the support members and affixed to the inside-directed surface thereof so as to prevent the inside surfaces from moving from their substantially parallel relationship during handling, transportation, and deployment, is a plurality of substantially rigid, bend-resistive, compression-resistive cross members. Affixed to the outside surfaces of the respective longitudinal support members so as to be substantially collinear with the axis of a respective cross member is a plurality of outriggers. The floor frame structural support assembly may include additional structure such as floor joists, marriage wall beams, exterior wall beams and wall portions which are affixed thereto.

Abstract: A metal flange member for use in making a composite structural member, the flange member having a base wall and two side walls extending from the base wall, the base wall and side walls forming a pocket to receive a portion of a web member. Each side wall is doubled with an inner wall panel and an outer wall panel joined along a fold line spaced from, and parallel to, the base wall. Fasteners are formed from each side wall adjacent the fold line, each fastener having inner and outer wall panel sections joined by a section of the fold line and extending transversely from its side wall toward the other side wall. A composite structural member employs the flange with a web, the web mounted in the pocket with the side walls of the flange adjacent the sides of the web and the fasteners pressed into the sides of the web to secure the flange to the web.

Abstract: Steel rib partitioning rack including two upright racks and multiple interconnecting sections extending between the two upright racks. Each interconnecting section has two interconnecting slats positioned side by side. The interconnecting slats are bent and respectively integrally extend from the interconnecting section toward the two upright racks. One end of each of the interconnecting slats of each interconnecting section is connected with the other, while the other ends of the two interconnecting slats are respectively connected with the two upright racks. When pulling and extending the two upright racks, the two interconnecting slats along with the upright racks are outward extended to contain different angles. Accordingly, the width of the partitioning rack is variable to form a necessary partitioning rack.

Abstract: An insulating glass unit including a first pane of glass, a second pane of glass, and a spacer system. The spacer system includes (i) a spacer positioned between an inner surface of the first pane of glass and an inner surface of the second pane of glass and (ii) a sealant system for adhering the inner surfaces of the glass panes to the spacer. The sealant system includes at least one sealant having (a) at least one thermoplastic hot-melt material having a melt temperature ranging from about 125° F. (51° C.) to about 250° F. (121° C.), and (b) at least one curable material. The sealant, when cured, forms a covalent bond between the spacer and the panes. The sealant has an initial hardness ranging from about 25 Shore A to about 450 Shore A and a post-cure hardness measured about 48 hours thereafter ranging from about 30 Shore A to about 50 Shore A.