Abstract: The antipest mat protects vehicles against entry by small animals by giving the animals a deterrent electrical shock. The mat is made up of two sections joined together to form a closed shape with an open area in the middle. The sections are connected together at a pivot point that allows the mat to be opened so that it can be placed around a vehicle support point, such as a tire, and then closed to completely surround the vehicle support point. The upper insulative surface of the mat sections holds a pattern of closely spaced conductors. The conductors are arranged so that adjacent conductors are of opposite or differing polarities. The conductors are connected to one or more connectors. A source of electric power is provided to energize the conductors so that an animal contacting two or more adjacent conductors receives an electric shock.

Abstract: A device for capturing insects comprises a housing (10) with a capturing opening (11) and comprises an immobilizing device for at least temporarily immobilizing the insects. Captured insects are kept in a collecting device (13) for collecting and retaining after they have passed through the capturing opening (11). Insects can be captured in a simple and convenient manner by virtue of the fact that a capturing area, which can be influenced at least temporarily by the immobilizing device, is provided outside of the device having the associated capturing space (14) in order to bring the insects from this capturing space to the collecting device (13) via the capturing opening, and that the immobilizing device is formed by at least one light source (12) for blinding the insects. After switching on the immobilizing device, the capturing space must be merely placed over the insect so that the insect then enters the collecting device (13).

Abstract: A termite-controlling layer is formed with a particulate hardenable termite-controlling composition which comprises a hydraulic material, a soil and/or a termiticide, on an area to be treated. The soil may comprise a gravel component and a fine grain component, and the weight ratio of the gravel component relative to the fine grain component may be about 99.9/0.1 to 5/95. The fine grain component may comprise a sand component and a dirt component, and the weight ratio of the sand component relative to the dirt component may be about 99/1 to 10/90. The hardenable termite-controlling composition may further comprise a biocidal component, a deodorant component, or a humidity-conditioning component. In a termite-controlling process, the termite-controlling layer may be formed by laying the hardenable termite-controlling composition on the area to be treated, and applying at least a water to the laid hardenable termite-controlling composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to an insect trap which is especially intended for catching and/or rendering harmless flying insects and/or harmful insects. The insect trap (10), in a first embodiment, has a planar or curved, light surface (12) and at least one dark contrast spot (16) disposed inside said surface. The insect trap (10), in a second embodiment, has a diffuser surface (14) for producing a weak air current (22) that emanates from said surface. Both embodiments can be combined as required to increase the effectiveness of the trap. The insect trap (10) is further provided with devices for keeping, catching and/or eliminating trapped insects (42) on a surface of the trap and/or in a cavity (20) arranged therein. Insect traps of the above mentioned type are used in pest control indoors and outdoors and for detecting an insect density (monitoring).

Abstract: Wax compositions that have a high triacylglycerol content are provided. The wax compositions can be used to produce candle and are particularly useful in the production of container candles. The wax compositions commonly have a melting point of about 50° C. to 57° C. and include a triacylglycerol component, which has a fatty acid composition including about 14 to 25 wt. % 16:0 fatty acid.

Abstract: [Problem] To produce a biodiesel fuel modifying agent of biodiesel fuel (BDF) such as methyl-esterified fuel. [Means for Resolution] A biodiesel fuel modifying agent characterized by ozone treatment of vegetable oil such as sunflower oil, rapeseed oil and soybean oil is provided. By adding this biodiesel fuel modifying agent to biodiesel fuel (BDF), the pour point of the biodiesel fuel can be decreased significantly. Therefore, the present invention makes the biodiesel fuel amenable for use even in cold regions etc. In addition, by adding the biodiesel fuel modifying agent according to the present invention to the biodiesel fuel, engine performance of a diesel engine, particularly, torque and horsepower at revolutions of low speed can be improved.

Abstract: A fuel composition comprises (A) a major amount of a fatty carboxylic acid ester composition from at least one naturally occurring triglyceride and (B) a minor amount of a low temperature operability composition. A method for improving the low temperature operability of a fuel composition comprises admixing (A) with a low temperature improving amount of (B). The fuel composition is derived from a renewable resource and is especially useful in internal combustion engines such as compression-ignited diesel engines.

Abstract: A process for thermally cracking virgin or waste animal oils (tallow) into a diesel fuel product is provided. The thermal cracking process uses low cracking temperatures from 625 to 725° F. with ambient pressure and no catalyst to generate a column distilled fraction of diesel fuel mixed with light ends, the light ends being flashed off to produce a high quality #2 diesel fuel suitable for road use. The oils to be distilled are exposed to a heat exchanger with a skin temperature of 1750° F. generated by hot air produced by a thermal oxidizer. This results in the processed product going from a liquid to a liguid/gas during the pump around residence time of 3 to 5 seconds before moving up a distillation column as a gas to the desired finished product.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of culturing plant material comprising a layer of floatable granular substrate in a culturing vessel, plant material and culture medium. Also, the invention provides a culturing kit comprising various combinations of floatable granular substrate with plant material, culturing solution and a culturing vessel, adapted to the specific requirements of hobby, science or industrial uses.

Abstract: A sealing arrangement for a door of a transit vehicle with an angularly disposed floor portion incorporates a rotatably disposed driving member in combination with a driven member attached to the sealing arrangement to enable vertical movement thereof for providing a weather seal when the door is closed and accommodating the angularly disposed floor portion when the door is open and the door is disposed within the transit vehicle and above the floor portion. An inner and outer cover may be provided at the bottom edge of the door for esthetic purposes.

Abstract: A drive unit for a door or a gate includes an electric motor, a detection unit for detecting the position of the door or gate, the detection unit being coupled to the motor and providing an identical pulse sequence with every rotation of the motor, wherein the duration of one pulse in the sequence is different from the duration of the other pulses in the sequence, which are equal. All detected pulses are stored in a non-volatile memory. The drive unit includes an electronic control and regulating circuit including an output stage for the electric motor and at least one memory, in which an operational program is stored providing a programmable learning procedure for an opening and closing movement of the door or gate based on the pulses provided by the detection unit.

Abstract: A sliding patio door locking rod is designed to keep the view of the outside free of obstruction in both its vertical/inoperative position and its horizontal/operative position. Magnetic retainers hold the rod in position vertically or horizontally. A shortened version of the rod allows the door to slide open slightly to permit ventilation from outside.

Abstract: A vehicle door assembly has an inner sheet metal layer (16) which presents a substantially U-shaped structure. The inner sheet metal layer includes a latch mounting surface and at least one hinge mounting surface. An outer, substantially planar, sheet metal layer (14) is attached to the inner sheet metal layer to form a cavity. A structural reinforcement member (30) is disposed in the cavity to reinforce the inner and outer sheet metal layers, including reinforcements (44A, B and 28 A, B) for the latch and hinge mounting surfaces. A carrier assembly (60) is mounted to the structural reinforcement member, covering the U-shaped area, and a trim component (50) covers the carrier assembly. By incorporating the structural door member, the thickness of the inner and outer sheet metal layers can be reduced, for a net weight and reduced material cost savings.

Abstract: The method for manufacturing polishing slurries is useful for polishing electronic substrates. The method includes preparing an aqueous intermediate dispersion, the aqueous intermediate dispersion containing solid particles; and introducing an azole compound into the aqueous intermediate dispersion to prevent biological activity and to form a stable intermediate dispersion. Then storing the stable intermediate dispersion; and introducing additional components to the stable intermediate dispersion to form a final polishing slurry.

Abstract: A portable garage is disclosed that has a tubular frame having a horizontal central roof ridge and two spaced parallel side edge members supported by a plurality of generally vertical legs. The frame is constructed of tubular sections and joint members that telescopically and removably connect together. A removable flexible sheet of preferably waterproof fabric material spans the roof ridge and extends over the side edge members of the frame and is fastened to the side edge members with a plurality of spaced buckle and strap fasteners that are secured to the roof material at a location spaced from the side edges of the sheet. The garage has removable fabric material side walls fastened to the frame, a rear end wall, and a front end wall fastened to the frame. The front end wall has a pair of spaced parallel vertical zippers defining a flap forming a roll up door. A pair of pulleys are spaced apart above the flap and fastened to the front end wall.

Abstract: A utility portal, including—a frame including a base plate and at least one side which extends substantially orthogonally from an outer peripheral edge or edges of the base plate—a cover engageable with the frame; wherein said frame can in use be raised from a first position substantially below a new surface plane to a second position to align with the new surface plane substantially without disturbance to an existing surface adjacent to the frame.

Abstract: A building component for forming a roof. The component includes an ETFE foil cushion comprising sheets of ETFE foil which are held in a frame about their periphery, and which are inflated. The frame includes a release mechanism for releasing the cushion from the frame, for example, in the event of a fire.

Abstract: A building component for forming a roof. The component includes an ETFE foil cushion comprising sheets of ETFE foil which are held in a frame about their periphery, and which are inflated. The frame includes a release mechanism for releasing the cushion from the frame, for example, in the event of a fire.

Abstract: A building component for forming a roof. The component includes an ETFE foil cushion comprising sheets of ETFE foil which are held in a frame about their periphery, and which are inflated. The frame includes a release mechanism for releasing the cushion from the frame, for example, in the event of a fire.

Abstract: A fungus strip that release ions when precipitation flows down on the strip that are deleterious to fungus and algae. The strip is positioned on a building material. The strip has a length, width and thickness. The ions are preferably of zinc or tin. The building material can be asphaltic roofing shingles, non-asphaltic roofing, or siding.

Abstract: A small format retail business building includes a modular enclosure with at least four insulated walls, an insulated roof disposed over the walls, and a facade located parallel to each wall and adhered to the roof. The roof can support at least about 20 pounds per square foot and the roof and the walls are encapsulated with an elastomeric multilayer system. The system includes a first curable elastomeric layer, a polymeric mesh disposed on the first curable elastomeric layer, a second curable elastomeric layer disposed on the polymeric mesh, at least one insulated door disposed in one wall, at least one drive up window disposed in one wall and a framed flooring comprising a curable elastomer.

Abstract: A soccer ball type room structure capable of being easily transported and constructed and capable of forming a living space for communing with nature, comprising a plurality of regular hexagonal first panels and a plurality of regular pentagonal second panels having the sides of the same length as those of the first panels which are connected with each other to form the living space inside.

Abstract: A system for securing a window to a vehicle body, comprising a support body consisting of a window chassis supporting an outer glass, said system further including a counterchassis fit to connect said support body to said vehicle body, wherein said counterchassis further includes a draw piece with at least an outer portion and at least an inner wing, said outer portion and said inner wing being interconnected, and wherein said outer portion is substantially coplanar to said outer glass.

Abstract: There is disclosed a system for suspending a rigid panel in an opening formed in a barrier structure. The system comprises a sleeve of flexible material having an anchor portion attachable to the perimeter of the opening and a grip portion opposite the anchor portion. The grip portion is contoured so as to form a channel disposed between an anterior extension and a posterior extension of the grip portion. Each of the anterior extension and the posterior extension comprises a fold of the flexible material having an apex at its inner end. A first elongated tensioning member received within the apex of the anterior extension and a second elongated tensioning member received within the apex of the posterior extension. The edges of the panel are received within the channel and the first and second elongated tensioners may be made sufficiently taut to prevent easy removal of the panel from the channel. Also disclosed is a method of suspending a rigid panel in a barrier structure employing structure as disclosed.

Abstract: An architectural detailing assembly adapted to be attached to a building structure. The architectural detailing assembly includes a base member and a finish member. The base member is adapted to be attached to the building structure. The base member includes a first interface structure. The finish member is adapted to be attached to the base member. The finish member includes a second interface structure adapted to cooperatively interface with the first interface structure to aid in supporting the finish member upon the base member.

Abstract: An adjustable attachment system is provided for attaching a unit to a base. The adjustable attachment system comprises an embed, a bridging clip and a locking strip. The bridging clip is adapted for receiving an attachment piece, to which the unit may be attached. The embed is positioned in an outward facing surface of the base. The bridging clip is positioned in the embed at a desired in/out position. The position of the bridging clip may be adjusted in two orthogonal directions. The locking strip is inserted between the bridging clip and the embed to fix the bridging clip in place.

Abstract: A partition panel assembly comprises first and second partition panels each having a first outer surface, an end surface, and a first flange extending outwardly from the end surface. The partition panel assembly also comprises an elongate connector strip including a body portion having an outer surface, first and second inner legs extending from the body portion, wherein the first and second inner legs couple the first flange of the first and second partition panels together, and first and second outer legs extending from the body portion of the connector strip that abut the end surfaces of the first and second partition panels, such that the outer surface of the connector strip is substantially planar with the outer surface of each of the first and second partition panels.

Abstract: Homogenous monolithic modular structures and laminations are usable alone and together to provide easily wipeable aseptic smooth surfaces free it seems, joins and other crevices where bacteria and contamination may lie that is suitable for clean rooms for the life-sciences and health care industries and other applications.

Abstract: A complex of structural elements for forming glass brick walls, characterised by comprising: a substantially C-shaped aluminium profile bar (2) for perimetrally bounding the wall, a plurality of dividers (6) horizontally separating each glass brick from the adjacent one and having at least their exposed longitudinal edges of aluminium, a plurality of horizontal aluminium stringers (4) consisting of a horizontal web (14) provided at least along one longitudinal edge with a T-shaped appendix (18), said web being provided at regular intervals with seats for fixing the uprights of said dividers, said stringers being provided at their ends (22) with elements to be removably coupled to the interior of the vertical C-shaped profile bars.

Abstract: A light weight single layer building panel with a peripheral frame of metal, wood ceramic or plastic, with or without internal members, deriving its structural integrity from the peripheral frame and internal members if used, the layer of expanded foam and the bonding of the expanded foam to the peripheral frame and internal members if used. This unique building panel can be coupled together with more of the like panels and used as a single layer to construct a wall, ceiling, roof, floor or complete building and can be used in conjunction with decorative veneers. The design allows for the building panel to be used in its own building system or as much or as little of the technology as needed can be employed into convention construction projects.

Abstract: A construction element for heat insulation between two construction parts, in particular between a building part and a protruding exterior part, is provided, and includes an insulating body (2) to be arranged between the two construction parts with reinforcement elements (4, 5, 6) that can cross it and that can be connected to the two construction parts, with at least shear force rods (6) being provided as reinforcement elements. The construction element is here adjusted for the installation in passively energy conserving houses such that the insulating body is provided with a protrusion (3), which includes open recesses (7) for the upper exit sections (6f) of the shear force rods (6) that extend out of the insulating body, and extend in the direction of the supporting building part to the area of the horizontally protruding shear force rod sections (6a) so that it laterally overlaps the bent shear force rod sections (6d) in their entirety.

Abstract: A process for making blocks with simulated masonry faces which involves forming individual building or training block shapes and applying a decorative arrangement of mortar lines on each block surface. The decorated surfaces are etched according to the decorative line arrangement and thereafter smoothed and finished to form finished blocks bearing simulated masonry faces. The product made by the process is also included as part of the invention.

Abstract: A prefabricated masonry covered structural wall panel is disclosed, comprising a plurality of framing members extending in a parallel relationship to each other and to which are secured metallic skeletal supports. A perforated metallic cladding, attached to the metallic skeletal supports, is covered with a plurality of thin bricks. The prefabricated panel can be used as an integral structural part of a building structure or in a curtain wall.

Abstract: A composite construction element (1) is described including a body (2) made of expanded plastics material provided with opposite faces (8, 9) and at least one reinforcing section bar (10, 11), transversely extending in the body (2) between the faces (8, 9) and incorporated in the expanded plastic materials. The reinforcing section bar (10, 11) includes a central portion (12) having at least one fin (13, 14) extending in a cantilevered fashion from the same and forming a longitudinal edge (15, 15b) therewith and a plurality of openings (16, 17) at least partially formed in the central portion (12) of the section bar (10, 11) at the longitudinal edge (15a, 15b). Advantageously, the construction element (1) has improved self-supporting characteristics and improved characteristics of resistance to bending load which it is subjected to during installation.

Abstract: A tile frame is provided for supporting and protecting a tile having sides. The tile frame comprises a base wall, a peripheral flange, having an inner wall and an outer wall. The flange is attached to and extends upwardly from the base wall to define a chamber sized for frictional engagement of the sides of tile with the inner wall of the flange.

Abstract: A recycled energy absorptive/moisture resistive underlayment includes a recycled energy absorbing layer comprised of either a nonwoven fiber batt formed from shoddy fibers or a foam pad formed from bonded foam. To protect the recycled energy absorbing layer from moisture, a moisture barrier is laminated on either one or preferably both side surfaces of the recycled energy absorbing layer. The moisture barrier laminated on a lower side surface of the recycled energy absorbing layer has a projecting flap which projects from first and second edge surfaces of the recycled energy absorbing layer to which the moisture barrier is laminated to the lower side surface thereof. The projecting flap enhances protection of the recycled energy absorbing layer from moisture by preventing moisture from migrating through seams and/or other exposed portions of the recycled energy absorbing layer.

Abstract: An athletic floor uses a panel-type subfloor to secure directly to a concrete base. The panel-type sections include upper and lower rigid layers which sandwich a resilient layer. The rigidity of the lower layer spans most uneven spots in the floor, while the resilient layer provides some degree of a compressibility and/or conformability, as needed, to provide a flat horizontal surface for supporting a layer of floorboards thereabove. The panel sections can be secured directly to the base, via anchors which secure the lower rigid layers to the base, the anchors residing in access openings formed along the perimeter of the upper rigid layer and in the resilient layer. This anchoring arrangement enables each anchor to hold at least two adjacently located panel sections, and it also eliminates precompression of the resilient layer. The subfloor panel sections are prefabricated, at the factory, and then shipped to the installation site.

Abstract: The present invention relates to veneered paneled elements such as doors. For example, a veneered raised panel door could include two vertically-oriented framing members (e.g., stiles) and two horizontally-oriented framing members (e.g., rails). These members are combined with a center panel to create a door frame. Each exposed edge of the door is layered with an edge banding. This edge banding (e.g., a wood or plastic veneer) covers any joints between the vertically-oriented and horizontally oriented framing members.

Abstract: The present application is directed to adhesive articles and release liners. Namely, the present application is directed to an article comprising an adhesive layer with a structured surface. The structured surface comprises a first groove and a second groove recessed into the adhesive layer from a reference plane defined by the adhesive surface on either rim of the groove. In some embodiments, the second groove is contained within the first groove, and in other embodiments the grooves are separate. The first groove and the second groove have walls. The wall angle of the first groove with respect to the reference plane is non-zero and is smaller than the wall angle of the second groove with respect to the reference plane. The application is also directed to release liners for the adhesive article, wherein the surface of the release liner is the inverse of the adhesive surface.

Abstract: A roof beam (14) for a conservatory roof (10) comprises a core profile (16) of metal, a plastics member (18) fitted to the core profile and providing at least one ledge for carrying an edge of a sheet of glazing material (12) and a cap (20) mountable on the plastics member for retaining the glazing sheet thereon.

Abstract: A glazing bar (30) and an upper capping (42) therefor and means for locating the capping on the glazing bar, the glazing bar having a stem (32) and lateral flange means (34, 36) for supporting roofing panels directly or indirectly, and wherein the upper capping comprises at least a twin wall (44,46) construction.

Abstract: A roofing shingle includes a buttlap portion with a butt edge and a headlap portion with a head edge. The roofing shingle includes a coated mat which is a roofing mat coated with an organic-based coating material. The roofing shingle also includes a water impermeable sheet adjacent to the coated mat. In one embodiment, the headlap portion of the coated mat is mostly replaced by the sheet. In another embodiment, the roofing shingle has a limited width.

Abstract: Thin composite panels with interconnection schemes that are unitized with the panels, i.e., formed integrally and substantially simultaneously with the panels, and/or that are embodied by structural elements bridging a face sheet and a liner sheet of a panel. Further contemplated is the application of an injection molding technique, such as reaction injection molding, in establishing a foam or polymeric core between laminates in thin composite panels. Additionally contemplated is the use of interchangeable laminate components in affording the capability of altering the coloring or other visual features of a reveal in a panel or panels.

Abstract: A concrete reinforcing apparatus including a plurality of shear stirrups, each having a substantially horizontal portion and a substantially vertical portion separated by a bend. Stringers may be rigidly attached to the substantially horizontal portions.

Abstract: A plurality of concrete reinforcing grid modules each comprising a plurality of spaced longitudinal wires and a plurality of spaced transverse wires may be nestably stacked together and sold as a package. The transverse wires are secured to the longitudinal wires at intersections. Each grid module may be secured to other like grid modules without the use of tools or additional material because least some of the grid module wires have tail portions at the ends thereof which interlock with the wires of other grid modules.

Abstract: A rebar positioner for positioning rebar in concrete masonry units has a spine having a midsection, a first end, and a second end. The first end may be partially offset to form a first rest and the second end may be partially offset to form a second rest. The positioner includes a ring, which may be bifurcatingly attached to the spine. The positioner also includes a crossbar attached to the spine.

Abstract: A device for connecting beams and pillars or similar structural elements, particularly for prefabricated concrete structural elements, comprising a bracket, which forms, when installed, by means of its upper face, a support for the beam, and a first connection for connecting to the pillar the end of the bracket that is designed to be directed toward the pillar, the device further comprising a second connection for connecting a region of the bracket, spaced from the end directed toward the pillar, to a region of the pillar located above the bracket and arranged on the side of the pillar that lies opposite with respect to the side that bears the bracket.

Abstract: A detachable fastening element to fasten a panel on a front side of a display panel includes a pressing portion, a locating plate, two elastic pressing members, and two hooks. The pressing portion presses the panel on the front side of the display panel. The display panel is mounted onto a bracing seat. The locating plate is coupled with the pressing portion. The elastic pressing members and the hooks are located on the locating plate. Through the elastic pressing members, hooks and locating plate, the fastening element is clipped the bracing seat. Thereby the panel is fastened on the front side of the display panel. The elasticity provided from the elastic pressing members and hooks make installation and removing of the fastening element easier.

Abstract: A concrete component embedded anchoring insert for bracing panels in buildings, and prefabricated concrete component provided therewith, the anchoring insert comprising an insert body delimiting a compartment and having a face with a main access opening. The insert body can be embedded in the concrete component so that the face is substantially flush with a face of the concrete component. A connecting element can be inserted in the main opening. The insert body has at least one secondary opening allowing concrete of the component body to enter the compartment, and a protection provided in the compartment adapted to prevent the concrete from accessing a portion of the compartment which is designed to receive the connecting element.

Abstract: A beam having a gooseneck shape with two gooseneck portions. The beam may have a variety of cross sectional configurations. One such configuration has an upper front wall, a lower front wall, and an offset wall there between. The offset wall may be recessed, or offset away from the body of the beam. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing the gooseneck beam by positioning a length of a material on a flat surface of a two-cam rotating member; gripping said material with said two-cam rotating member; restraining said length; rotating said two-cam rotating member to form a first and second; and pressing a portion of said material.