Abstract: In a glass run for an automobile having an extruded portion and a corner molded portion so as to be mounted in a corner portion of a door frame, the glass run includes an exterior side wall, an interior side wall, and a bottom wall to thereby be formed into substantially a U-shaped cross section, and a corner bulge portion is provided on an interior side of an interior side wall of a corner molded portion of the glass run, the corner bulge portion having an insert of a material which is harder than the glass run embedded therein so as to enhance the rigidity thereof, for contact with a hollow seal portion of an opening weather strip which is mounted on a corner portion on a peripheral portion of a vehicle body opening when a vehicle door is closed.

Abstract: A metal polishing liquid which contains a compound represented by the following formula (1), an aromatic heterocyclic ring compound, and an oxidizing agent, and a chemical mechanical polishing method using the metal polishing liquid. In the formula (1), R1 denotes an alkylene group, and R2 and R3 each separately denote a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an acyl group, an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, or an aryl group.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for planarizing or polishing a metal surface. The composition comprises an abrasive, cesium ions, and a liquid carrier comprising water.

Abstract: The use of polymeric microparticles having a cavity in hydraulically setting building material mixtures is described, from 1 to 100% by volume of the cavity of these microparticles being filled with water. In this way, remarkable concrete resistance to the freezing and thawing cycle is achieved, these microparticles providing improved protection for the concrete from the effects of the freezing and thawing cycle, even at a diameter of from 0.1 to 1 ?m and in doses which are 1 to 2 orders of magnitude lower than those described in the prior art. Moreover, the compressive strength of the correspondingly hardened concrete is substantially improved, which was likewise not foreseeable.

Abstract: An architectural system adaptable to patient acuity level has a headwall unit with a cavity, a ceiling unit, and a column coupled to the ceiling unit. The column is movable between a first position in which at least a majority of the column is situated in the cavity and a second position in which the column is situated outside the cavity. Various types of patient-care equipment is also disclosed. The patient-care equipment is included in, or is coupleable to, one or more of the ceiling unit, the headwall unit, or the column.

Abstract: In a prefabricated wall, a frame of the wall is formed by uprights and crossbars obtained from tubular bars. A coordinated connection system is aimed at removably fastening furniture elements to the frame using longitudinal undercut grooves made in the tubular bars. First and second clamp means for hanging furniture elements, such as shelves and wall hanging elements, engage with the undercut grooves arranged both in horizontal and vertical, and fasten the cantilevered supports to the tubular bars by screw tightening. The cantilevered supports carry, position and fix the furniture elements. Also first and second multiple joining means for bearing furniture elements, such as desk tops, or structural elements, such as support feet of the wall, engage with the undercut grooves and fasten the bearing or structural furniture elements to the tubular bars by screw tightening.

Abstract: A connector for use in joining structural members is disclosed herein. The connector comprises a planar sheet having a primary portion and a flange. Said sheet contains a series of perforations between the primary portion and the flange, the perforations of configurations and dimensions sufficient to allow a user to bend the flange relative to the primary portion by hand. Bending by hand may be done manually, using one's bare hands, hand tools, a combination of both hand tools and one's bare hands, or another mechanical device to assist one in bending after shipping.

Abstract: A water diverter for easy installation on a roof, the diverter comprising a base and one or more protruding ridges extending above the surface of the base. An upper edge of the base is inserted under shingles, and spaced-apart holes along the upper edge of the base receive nails or screws for securing the water diverter on the roof. The angled ridges divert water runoff on a roof away from entryways, doors, and window openings below the roof. The ridge on a first embodiment forms an inverted V-shape, on a second embodiment the ridge extends upward linearly along a first angle, with respect to the bottom edge, and on a third embodiment the ridge extends downward linearly along a second angle with respect to the bottom edge. The water diverter is formed in a mold using plastic material or it may be formed be bending a sheet of metal to form the ridge extending above the base area.

Abstract: A water diverting shield diverts water away from the foundation of a building and protects the foundation from water damage and leakage. The water diverting shield can be formed from a rigid or flexible material, and it can be substantially impermeable to water. The water diverting shield can include first and second planar portions which form an angle or bend. The water diverting shield reduces or eliminates infiltration of water to the foundation by shielding all or a portion of the foundation wall and foundation footing. The outward bend diverts water away from the foundation wall and foundation footing.

Abstract: A movable outdoor shelter is weight anchored, for example self-stable, includes a plurality of skid members, and is adapted and configured to be selectively movable. The movable outdoor shelter further includes one or more skid coupling mechanisms which are adapted and configured to be attached to a towing device, which in turn selectively attaches to e.g. a vehicle used to move such movable outdoor shelter.

Abstract: A channel system for a support of a factory built building is provided. The channel system allows the support of a building to be easily and quickly assembled. In one construction, a first channel member has a receiving cavity extending in a longitudinal direction that is substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the first channel member. A second channel member is configured to be slidably received in the receiving portion of the first channel member.

Abstract: A building includes a tile roof including a plurality of courses of tiles and a roof-cover above which the tiles are positioned, a ceiling below the roof, and a skylight apparatus. Each tile engages adjacent tiles according to a repeating engagement structure. The skylight apparatus includes a main body in place of one or more of the tiles of the tile roof and engages adjacent tiles substantially according to the repeating engagement structure, at least one window, a tubular body below the main body and extending through an aperture in the roof-cover, a light conduit extending downward from below the tubular body and defining an inner passage, and a bottom translucent member at an opening in the ceiling and below a bottom end of the light conduit. Light is able to shine through the window, the inner passage, and the bottom translucent member into a room below the ceiling.

Abstract: A door assembly for a kiln that includes a door frame formed by prefabricated vertical frame members that are interconnected with prefabricated lateral frame members. Insulated panel sections are replaceably supported by the door frame. Replaceable, peripheral door seals are held in track ways. The track ways are defined by the vertical and lateral frame members. Each lateral and vertical frame member includes a plurality of T-slots for receiving threaded members that are engagable with threaded fasteners used to hold the panel sections to the door frame. The door assembly includes clamp pressure receiving structure for receiving a clamping pressure exerted by a clamp mechanism forming part of the kiln structure whereby a sealing engagement is provided between a peripheral seal on the door frame. A roller extending outwardly from the door assembly is engagable by another, passing door assembly.

Abstract: A modular millwork finishing or trim kit is provided. The modular finishing kit can include a trim unit and a set of connectors or retaining means. The trim unit can be shaped to outline an opening, for example, a window opening. The set of connectors can include one retaining means mounted to the window frame and/or rough opening. Another compatible retaining means can be mounted to the millwork trim kit. In operation, the retaining means attached to the millwork trim kit can facilitate removable, or permanent, engagement to the compatible retaining means positioned on the window frame and/or rough opening.

Abstract: A light assembly comprising a hollow section for a light element, the hollow section including an intumescent surface presented to expand upon activation substantially horizontally across the hollow section.

Abstract: A building foundation form apparatus and method uses column assemblies to transfer building loads into a concrete footing formed using a flexible tube form element with slits on the top to allow the column assemblies to make contact with the concrete. Rigid panels infill between the floor assembly and footing, to allow back filling.

Abstract: An insulation finishing system includes a plurality of lineals fixed to a building structure. The lineal partitions define primary insulation cavities. A plurality of primary insulation panels are positioned within the primary insulation cavities. A plurality of lineal adapters are connected to the lineals. The lineal adapters define secondary insulation cavities. A plurality of finish insulation panels are positioned within the secondary insulation cavities. The primary insulation panels and the finish insulation panels define a gap between each other. A vapor retarder is disposed in the gap. The vapor retarder is configured to substantially reflect thermal energy or heat away from the gap. A plurality of trim pieces are connected to the lineal adapters.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a structural element and more particularly to prefabricated T-beams which are designed to be manufactured in different dimensions and which are capable of supporting high loads. It is an object of the invention to provide such structural elements of great strength and which can be manufactured in dimensions necessitated by individual requirements with relatively overall low labor and material costs. According to the invention there is provided a prefabricated metal form characterized by the fact that it is disposed to form an arch shape between parallel support T-beams underneath the concrete flooring during the curing phase of the concrete construction, which is designed to take up the tension and stress of the above flooring, said form elements disposed in parallel in relation to one another.

Abstract: An insulating panel attachable to a building, the building defining a building aperture, the building aperture defining an aperture plane extending substantially thereacross. The insulating panel includes a membrane structure defining a first external wall and a substantially opposed second external wall; a peripheral wall extending between the first and second external walls, the first external wall, second external wall and peripheral wall together defining an enclosure; and an internal wall system located between the first and second external walls, the internal wall system being configured so as to divide the enclosure into a first cell located substantially adjacent to the first external wall and a second cell located substantially adjacent to the second external wall, the first and second cells being substantially spaced apart respectively from the second and first external walls by the internal wall system.

Abstract: An insulation finishing system includes a plurality of lineals fixed to a building structure. The lineals include lineal partitions which protrude from the building structure and which define primary insulation cavities. A plurality of primary insulation panels are positioned within the primary insulation cavities. A plurality of trim pieces fix the primary insulation panels within the primary insulation cavities. The primary insulation panels are provided with an interference fit with the lineal partitions.

Abstract: A concrete form adapted to remain in place after associated concrete that has been poured into the concrete form has cured generally includes a first concrete panel, a second concrete panel and a tie rod. The second concrete panel is spaced from the first concrete panel to define a volume between the first panel and the second panel. The tie rod attaches to the first and second panels. The tie rod limits the movement of the first panel with respect to the second panel when associated concrete is poured into the volume.

Abstract: A shutter is provided which can include a first panel having a first ornamental side and a first substantially flat side opposite the first ornamental side, a second panel having a second ornamental side and a second substantially flat side opposite the second ornamental side and a frame. The frame encloses the first panel and second panel. A portion of the first panel extends into a groove of the frame and a portion of the second panel extends into the groove of the frame. The shutter can also include a backer. The frame encloses the backer and a portion of the backer extends into the groove of the frame. A shutter system which includes a shutter is also provided. The shutter covers at least a portion of a structural opening in a closed position and exposes that portion of the structural opening in an open position. The shutter system also includes an actuator coupled to the shutter which is operable to move the shutter to the open position or the closed position.

Abstract: An interleaf for creating a visible roof feature. The interleaf has a first surface defining a first side. The interleaf has a second surface defining a second side. The interleaf has one or more contact points which define a third side of the interleaf. The third side of the interleaf defines a second acute angle with the second surface and a first angle with the first side. The first surface of the interleaf is visible when the interleaf is placed between two or more courses of shingles on a roof and the third side contacts a portion of a shingle.

Abstract: A single layer roofing material having a headlap portion and a tab portion wherein the headlap portion has a color-value gradient or gradation and the tab portion has tabs and openings. The tabs may have a relatively uniform color. Openings between tabs expose the color gradient of the headlap portion when a first sheet of the roofing material is installed over a second sheet on a structure. A plurality of horizontal striations may be used to establish the desired color-value gradient. An illusion of depth or thickness is created when the roofing material is applied to a structure, such as a roof deck. The amount of tone and contrast may be selected to create the desired illusion of depth or thickness. The amount of contrast may be varied depending upon the color selected for each roofing material. The number of horizontal striations and their width may also be varied to provide the desired color-value gradient. Tab color, shape and size may also be varied to enhance the illusion of depth.

Abstract: A self-adhered roof system includes a plurality of waterproof self-adhering base sheets that are self-adhered by watertight bonds to underlying and overlying layers of the roof system and, preferably, waterproof fire-retardant cap sheets that are adhered to an underlying layer formed of the self-adhering base sheets. Base sheet assemblies that each include a base sheet with release sheets overlying its bottom and top major surfaces and, preferably, fire-retardant cap sheet assemblies that each include a fire-retardant cap sheet with release sheets overlying its bottom major surface and a selvage edge portion of its top major surface are utilized to form the self-adhered roof system. The self-adhering base sheets may be used with cap sheets other than fire-retardant cap sheets and with other roof components.

Abstract: A floor panel for forming a floor. In one embodiment, the floor panel includes a body portion having a first end, an opposite, second end, a male coupling portion protruding from the first end and having a convex surface portion and a concave groove formed on the convex surface portion, and a female coupling portion protruding from the second end and having a concave surface portion complementary to the convex surface portion of the male coupling portion such that, as assembled, the male coupling portion of a floor panel is received in and engaged with the female coupling portion of an adjacent floor panel, whereby an adhesive channel corresponding to the concave groove is formed by the convex surface portion of the male coupling portion and the corresponding concave surface portion.

Abstract: A structural rib (1) for a wall construction assembly, comprising a stiffening web (2) and first (4) and second (6) flanges at each end of the web, the first and second flanges being attachable to respective wall panels, the structural rib further comprising a supporting fin (48) extending from the web portion in a substantially lateral direction thereto.

Abstract: Extruded aluminum building materials are provided for the construction of a house or building. The extruded aluminum building materials include a plurality of I-beams, C-shaped beams, angled beams and interlocking shingles. The plurality of C-shaped beams provide a horizontal frame structure to receive the plurality of I-beams, which form the internal vertical framework of the building. At least one angled roof beam is positioned on upper ends of the I-beams in order to form an angled support for an angled roof. The angled roof may be formed of interlocking shingles, which releasably engage one another to form a continuous shingled roof surface. The extruded aluminum building materials are prefabricated and may be easily transported to a construction site for the easy and efficient construction of a building.

Abstract: A structural element (1, 20, 30, 40) comprises a web (2) extending between a pair of flanges (3, 4). The areas of particular structural importance are the portions (5, 6) of the web and flanges adjacent to the junction between the web and the flanges. Material is gathered into these structurally important areas of an otherwise thin component. This is achieved by providing a plurality of small ribs (10) to absorb the material in these structurally important areas (5, 6). The ribs (10) are on a pitch of 2 to 8 times the wall thickness t. The pitch is approximately the same as a typical self drilling, self tapping fastener to prevent skating of the fastener, on fixing. The ribs (10) are of a depth of between 1.5 t and 3.0 t, where t is the metal thickness. These parameters ensure that in terms of fixing, the ribs allow a fastening screw to be used and to perform in the same manner as with a flat faced flange or web.

Abstract: The construction of a building structure is described. A construction grid is marked with a building plan. Points are located on the building plan. Master corner locations are located on the building plan. Distances and angles from the master corner locations to the points are measured. Master corner plates are constructed at the master corner locations. The master corner plates marked with the distances and angles. Structure parts are built on the building plan. The master corner plates and the structure parts are transferred to a jobsite. Jobsite master corner locations are located at the jobsite. The master corner plates are placed at the jobsite master corner locations. The structure is assembled at the jobsite by locating positions for the structure parts using the distances and angles.

Abstract: Tool for efficiently hanging a siding plank on a wall in overlapping relation to a previously attached siding plank. The tool can be secured to a siding plank previously attached to a wall without using a hook that extends behind the previously attached siding plank. These features make the tool more convenient to use and allow the siding job to proceed more quickly. The tool is formed from an elongated base member. A first lip and a second lip project a predetermined distance from the same side of the elongated base member at opposing first and second ends thereof. A shelf or ledge is also provided on the elongated base member.

Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly device between two panels (4,5) consisting of an internal layer (1) of resin inserted between two external metal sheets (2,3). At least one of the panels (4,5) comprises a cut section (6) to insert attachment means jointly in contact on a sheet (2,3) of one of the panels (4,5) and on a sheet (2,3) of the other panel (4,5).

Abstract: A device for screwing caps onto containers with several closing heads revolving on a closed track, each closing head having a controllable gripping tong, a control unit for the opening position and the closed position of the corresponding gripping tong, with each control unit revolving along with and allocated to every gripping tong. The revolving control units can be reversed in direction between the opening position and the closed position by stationary stops. In this manner, a precise and rapid reversal of the gripping tongs, as well as a simple adjustment of the opening- and closed position, is made possible without a stationary control curve.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device (16) for gas filling and sealing of a duct (7) intended to be filled with gas and positioned in a container (1) of a collapsible type. The duct (7) is defined by two opposite side walls (2) which are joined along a connecting portion (4) and comprises an inlet (15) arranged in one of the side walls (2). A part of the container (1) that comprises the inlet (15) is clamped between an abutment (17) and a gas module (20) which is axially movable towards the abutment (17). Clamping occurs in such a manner that one of the two side walls (2) included in the duct (7) is allowed, in response to a gas flow supplied from the gas module (20) and entering the duct (7) through said inlet (15), to bulge to form a free passage into the duct (7) for filling the same with gas. After completion of the gas filling, the duct (7) is sealed. The invention also relates to a container blank (10) having a duct (7) which is specially developed for the method and the device (16).

Abstract: A packaging apparatus (10) of ice cream or other products in cones, cups or other containers comprises at least one transfer line of the ice cream along which the preparation steps are carried out beginning with the feeding of the container up to the closing of the container with the product, along the transfer line at least one trolley (21) is foreseen with movement in step with the transfer of the containers for the time necessary for the completion of the operation.

Abstract: An appliance for evacuating a flexible container, the appliance including a base housing and a vacuum source disposed within the base housing. A drip retainer is removeably disposed in the base and is in communication with the vacuum source. The drip retainer includes a chamber for holding material. The drip retainer further including a nozzle projecting therefrom, the nozzle is engagable with an opening of the flexible container. A cover is rotatably connected to the base and movable to a closed position to cover the nozzle.

Abstract: A system and methods of use for assembling packages has one or more conveyors for advancing one or more product flavors into an accumulation of product units. At an accumulation area the accumulated product units are separated into a subset of pack units by a pack splitter which are then deposited onto an indexing conveyor. The pack units may be supported by a substrate. The pack units are advanced along the indexing conveyor for final package assembly.

Abstract: A form-and-seal unit (1) for producing aseptic sealed packages from a tube (2) of packaging material filled with a pourable food product, the unit having a fixed structure (3); and two forming assemblies (5, 5) which interact alternately and cyclically with the tube (2) of packaging material, and have respective pairs of jaws (7), movable between an open position and a closed position in which they grip the tube (2) of packaging material between respective sealing means (13, 14), and respective forming flaps (21) selectable from different types of forming flaps (21a, 21b) for producing different types of packages, and having respective half shell forming portions (22) which surround the tube (2) of packaging material to determine the volume and shape of the packages; the approach movement of the forming flaps (21) towards the tube (2) of packaging material is controlled by fixed cam means (35) having different work profiles (37, 38) selectively engaged by cam-follower rollers (30) of the forming flaps (21), d

Abstract: The invention provides a means (1) for fastening, securing or clamping goods, such as a load strap, support strap, tie member, rope, safety harness or the like, with an information medium (2) attached thereto, wherein it is ensured, even under hard operating conditions, that the prescribed marking is maintained for a long time. According to the invention, this is achieved in that the information medium (2) comprises at least one identification medium (3a, 3b), an insert (4) having high tear strength, to which the identification medium (3a, 3b) is attached, and a protective casing (5), which surrounds the identification medium (3a, 3b) and the insert (4). The invention also relates to an information medium (2) constructed in a corresponding manner.

Abstract: A full frontal facial safeguard or protective facial shield apparatus protects the facial area of a horse against unwanted and unnecessary injuries, wounds and scaring caused by facial cuts, scratches, scrapes, bumps, and bruises. The apparatus comprises of a protective, padded facial shield spanning from a bridge area to a poll area of a horse while cheeks and the eye area of the horse remain unobstructed. The full frontal facial safeguard can be produced in various sizes to fit most breeds and sizes of horses.

Abstract: A treatment device for an animal's hoof including a protective boot having a flexible, generally hollow covering adapted to fit over a hoof, and an insert pad member. The insert pad includes a first surface having a first density and a second, oppositely disposed surface having a second density. The insert pad is adapted to be positioned inside the boot and to receive a medicament thereon.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a shop vacuum cleaner cartridge filter spinner, consisting of a turbine mount, a turbine impeller blade and a cartridge filter mount, assembled on an axle. The suction air stream through the shop vacuum cleaner and through the turbine rotates the cartridge filter on the filter mount of the filter spinner, creating centrifugal force on the outer surface of the rotating cartridge filter, which inhibits particles carried by the air from settling on the filter. This rotating action of the filter keeps the filter relatively clean, with air passage through the filter unobstructed, which prolongs the optimum function of the filter and reduces the frequency of necessary filter service. The shop vacuum cleaner cartridge filter spinner can readily be built into a new vacuum cleaner or retrofitted in existing vacuum cleaners.

Abstract: A new cyclone apparatus capable of high processing efficiency and miniaturization includes a preliminary swirling unit and a cyclone body for providing swirling movement to fluid including particular matter in powder or granular state and processing the material and the fluid. The preliminary swirling unit has an approximate cylindrical shape for providing swirling movement in same direction as swirling flow in the cyclone body to the fluid containing the material in advance, and a connecting path for discharging the fluid previously swirled in the preliminary swirling unit from the preliminary swirling unit in tangential direction and introducing the fluid to the cyclone body in tangential direction.

Abstract: A honeycomb structured body includes: a plurality of honeycomb members bonded together by a bonding material, each honeycomb member including an outer wall, a partition arranged inward from the outer wall, and a plurality of cells partitioned by the partition for functioning as a flow passage for a fluid; an outer surface formed by an outer coating layer; a filter core portion including a plurality of first honeycomb members of the plurality of honeycomb members, each of the first honeycomb members having a vertical cross-section that is orthogonal to an axis of the honeycomb structured body and rectangular; a filter peripheral portion arranged outside the filter core portion and formed by a plurality of second honeycomb members of the plurality of honeycomb members, each of the second honeycomb members having a vertical cross-section that is orthogonal to the axis and irregular in shape; and a filling layer arranged between the outer coating layer and an outer surface of either one of the filter core portion

Abstract: A system for calibrating a header flotation system of an agricultural vehicle having a header is provided that includes a control circuit configured to monitor the height of the header and to calculate an upforce that will maintain a desired downforce of the header against the ground. This calculation is based at least upon the position of the header during flotation.

Abstract: A device for processing fodder including a rotor driven in rotation about its longitudinal axis, a first guide element partially surrounding the rotor, a second guide element configured to occupy at least two positions relative to the rotor, a first control member configured to move the first guide element into at least two positions relative to the rotor and to hold the first guide element in these positions, a link between the first guide element and the second guide element so that a change of position of the first guide element modifies the position of the second guide element, and a second control member configured to dispose the second guide element according to the various configurations.

Abstract: A self-propelled swather has a frame mounted on ground wheels with a header in front which discharges between the wheels. A swath conveyor belt is located underneath the frame and arranged to convey the cut crop across the frame to a first discharge side of the frame. A mounting assembly including a beam across the belt and a lift arm mounts the swath conveyor for movement between a raised storage position in which the belt is horizontal underneath the frame and a lowered operating position in which the belt is inclined forwardly and downwardly while at the same time causing the beam to twist to cause the inlet end of the belt to move forwardly further than the discharge end to a forwardly inclined position between the front wheels.

Abstract: A convertible mower deck has a plurality of adjoining cutting chambers under a mower deck, each cutting chamber having a cutting blade mounted to the lower end of a vertical spindle. The deck includes openings between adjoining cutting chambers, and gates or baffles under the deck in the openings between adjoining cutting chambers. The gates or baffles include pairs of plates that pivot on vertical axes, and interlock together when moved in the mulching position.

Abstract: A rear discharge type mower apparatus comprises: a blade housing having a top plate, a front wall and at least one side wall; a support shaft supported by the blade housing and extending vertically; a rotatable blade supported by the support shaft, a tip end of the blade forming a rotation path; a guide plate located rearwardly of the front wall and having a shape extending along the rotation path of a corresponding blade, and forming an opening for ejecting cut grass rearwardly, wherein the guide plate has: a first end located in an upstream position with respect to a rotating direction of the corresponding blade and located rearwardly of a corresponding support shaft and the first end defining one end of the opening, and a second end located in a downstream position with respect to the rotating direction of the corresponding blade and located rearwardly of the corresponding support shaft and the second end defining the other end of the opening; an auxiliary plate extending from an area of the first end into

Abstract: A carted hay rake is disclosed for raking cut crops into a windrow. The hay rake can include a wheeled cart, rake arms, and tine rake wheels. The rake arms are attached to a rake arm pivot, and can be extendable to a horizontal working position and retractable to a transport position. A positioning arm is utilized to change the angle of the rake arm between the working and transport position. An assist spring can help neutralize the weight of the rake arm while in the working position. The assist spring can be positioned horizontally.