Abstract: An improved spoon apparatus and method includes a handle portion carrying a spoon bowl portion. The spoon bowl is clutched non-rotationally to the handle portion during a scooping motion to load the spoon bowl with food. At the initiation of the food scooping motion, essentially immediate clutching of the spoon bowl to the handle portion is effected by a fine-dimension ratchet structure of the inventive spoon. However, as soon as the scooping motion is completed by clearing of the spoon bowl from the food, the bowl portion is unclutched from the handle portion and becomes freely pivotal like a pendulum so as to remain level from side to side irrespective of rotation of the handle portion as a user moves the loaded spoon to the user's mouth. A unique combination of gravitationally induced torque as well as a gravitational force vector are utilized to effect unclutching of the spoon bowl from the handle portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gyroscope production method and to the configuration of a gyroscope thus produced. More specifically, the invention relates to a method of producing a base (15, 35) for a scale (24, 44) on a gyroscopic ring (3, 7) belonging to a gyroscopic suspension of an arm of a parallel kinematic machine, said gyroscopic ring (3, 7) being provided with bearing pins (5, 9). According to the invention, the bearing pins (5, 9) are worked in a secure fixed state and the base (15, 35) for the scale (23) is also worked in the same fixed state, without said state being changed between the working of the bearing pins (5, 9) and that of the base (15) for the scale (24, 44). The invention also relates to a scale configuration produced using the aforementioned method.

Abstract: The invention provides a device for marking a straight line which is used in combination with an apparatus employed for at least one of leveling and squaring. The device includes housing and a laser module which is mounted within the housing for emitting a visible laser beam therefrom. A power source is mounted within the housing and is coupled to the laser module. A switch is coupled to the laser module and to the power source and is manually operable from an exterior surface of the housing for selectively operating the laser module. A spring clip is provided for releasably mounting the housing to such apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention provides tools and methods designed to aid in the placement of facet joint prostheses at virtually all spinal levels. One aspect of the present invention is a measurement tool for installing a cephalad facet joint prosthesis including a fixation measurement element and a support arm element. This measurement tool assists in the selection and/or configuration of a cephalad facet joint prosthesis for implantation in a patient. Another aspect is a measurement tool for installing a caudal facet joint prosthesis including a stem element and a trial caudal bearing surface element. This measurement tool assists in the selection and/or configuration of a caudal facet joint prosthesis for implantation in a patient. Yet another aspect is a measurement tool holder including a measurement surface connected to a holder element. This tool holder assists in determining the measurements obtained with the caudal facet joint prosthesis measurement tool.

Abstract: A tile positioning device for height adjusting a tile located on a roof hip or ridge joint, each tile having upper and lower faces. The device comprises two opposing longitudinal spaced apart side members arranged for straddling a roof hip or ridge joint, means for maintaining the longitudinal side members in a substantially parallel configuration, and at least one tile-pressing element mounted between the longitudinal side members. The or each tile-pressing element being arranged to act upon the upper face of a tile located between the longitudinal side members, so as to height position the tile relative to the device.

Abstract: A position measuring system including a first support for receiving a first position measuring device and for being fastened to a first structural component and a second support for receiving a second position measuring device and for being fastened to a second structural component. A first connector that fastens the first support to the first structural component and a second connector that fastens the second support to the second structural component, wherein the second connector includes a nut, with which a screw can be brought into engagement, wherein the nut is inserted into a recess of the second support. The position measuring system further includes a blocking element which, in an inserted state, works together with the nut in order to prevent a movement of the nut out of the recess in an axial direction, which is a direction of insertion of the screw into the nut, sufficiently far so that insertion of the screw into the nut is made possible.

Abstract: A tape measure blade having improved wear characteristics, a tape measure utilizing such a blade, and a method of manufacturing such a blade are provided. A clear film made of polyester, nylon or other flexible, strong and relatively thin material is provided with the measurement indicia, markings or other material printed on one side thereof. The film is attached to the blade with the printed side contacting and secured to the blade such that the side of the film without printing is the side of the film exposed to the environment. Because the film is transparent the printed indicia are visible through the film.

Abstract: An improved measuring tool. The improved measuring tool includes a first extensible section hingeably coupled to a second extensible section for rotation between a first position in which the sections are lateral to one another, and a second position in which the sections are substantially coaxial with one another. Means are provided for locking the sections in the coaxial orientation. Nested within the sections is a plurality of arms. When desired, the arms may be extended from one or both extensible sections to take measurements of an item. The measuring tool is also provided with a plurality of replaceable tips to allow measurement of angled material, such as door jambs and the like.

Abstract: A system for heating materials, such as wood products, is provided. The system may include waveguide having one or more slots along a longitudinal axis of the waveguide. The slots may be slanted at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis and spaced at an interval of about one half of a wavelength along the longitudinal axis. The system may further include windows covering the slots. The windows may serve as a barrier. Moreover, the windows may allow electromagnetic energy to be transferred from the waveguide to the material being heated. The waveguide and window may be contained in a microwave reactor to heat materials, such as wood products.

Abstract: A system for heating wood products is provided. The system may include a launcher. The launcher may include a waveguide bend and a waveguide. The launcher may have one or more slots along the longitudinal axis of the waveguide. The slots may be slanted at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis and spaced at an interval along the longitudinal axis. Moreover, the system may include windows covering the slots. The windows may serve as a physical barrier and allow electromagnetic energy to be transferred from the launcher to the wood product. The launcher and wood products may be contained in a microwave reactor (also referred to as a chamber) to heat the wood products.

Abstract: A hand dryer is disclosed having little unpleasant blowback from the hand insertion opening portion of the hand drying chamber and little splattering of water droplets around the device, and offering superior drying performance.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for reducing particle contamination of a surface of an object such as a reticle used in an EUV lithography system. An exemplary apparatus includes a thermophoresis device and an electrophoresis device. The thermophoresis device is situated relative to and spaced from the surface, and is configured to produce a thermophoretic force, in a gas flowing past and contacting the surface, sufficient to inhibit particles in the gas from contacting the surface. The electrophoresis device is situated relative to a region of the surface contacted by the gas and is configured to deflect particles, having an electrostatic charge, in the gas away from the region as the gas flows past the region.

Abstract: The invention relates to a domestic dryer and a method for detecting a rotary movement of a drum (16) driven by a motor (24), which takes place by means of a device (44) which comprises a capacitive sensor (45). This capacitive sensor (45) has a first conducting armature (46) arranged in a part (50) that rotates with the drum (16) during its rotary movement and a second conducting armature (48) which is arranged fixedly opposite the first conducting armature (46). On the basis of the capacitance variation of the capacitive sensor (45) occurring during the rotary movement of the drum (16) it can therefore be determined whether the drum (16) has stopped due to a fault.

Abstract: A shoe having a fabric outsole and method for manufacturing are disclosed. In described embodiments, a shoe outsole with a bottom surface wherein an adhesive is applied to at least a portion of the bottom surface of the shoe outsole and a plurality of fibers are embedded within the adhesive. In the described method embodiment, once the adhesive is applied to the outsole, fibers are sifted down through an electrostatic field onto the adhesive. Once sufficient fibers have been embedded, the adhesive is cured and then cooled.

Abstract: A slipper having a sole and a foot covering that transforms into a toy play character by coupling the sole to the foot covering. The toy character may take the form of an animal, a human figure, or an imaginary, or abstract character, or other object. The transforming slipper toy may be made of plush material and having a head and torso extending upward from the foot covering. Conveniently, the character can be dressable where the toy clothing item can be coupled to the character using Velcro.RTM., button or snap fasteners, hooks, a zipper.RTM. or string. The sole may also have a pocket for receiving a heel portion of the sole whereby the sole and the foot covering are united.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for a configurable snowshoe and ski device. The device includes a base member having a bottom for traversing over snow and ice covered terrain, a positionable axle rotatably coupling a mounting plate with the base member, and the axle positionable to enable one of a plurality of positions including a first position in which the mounting plate pivots above the plane of the base member and a second position in which the mounting plate pivots through the plane of the base member. The device may also include a plurality of wings coupled to the base member, the wings convertible between a skiing configuration in which the wings from a surface for gliding over snow and a snowshoe configuration in which the wings extend to increase the surface area of the base member.

Abstract: An article of athletic footwear comprising an upper for receiving the foot of a wearer and a sole structure attached to the upper, the sole structure having a heel portion including a rigid or semi-rigid ground contacting surface having a plurality of ribs located in the heel portion.

Abstract: A combination that preferably includes at least a main body portion, a heel portion hinged to the main body portion, and a toe portion in sliding engagement with the main body portion, which collectively forms a ski boot attachment by steps for assembling a ski boot attachment is disclosed. The ski boot attachment preferably assembled by steps that include at least installing a spring mount within a component cavity of a main chassis, positioning a release spring within the component cavity, placing an extension control member within the component cavity in abutting contact with the release spring, compressing the release spring with the extension control member, sliding a slide member into the component cavity into sliding contact with the extension control member, attaching a main spring to the spring mount and the slide member, and securing a chassis cover to the main chassis.

Abstract: A shoe insert system with adjustable and interchangeable supports comprising: a base sole, a longitudinal arch, a heel insert, and a transverse arch; the base sole being generally planar and having a perimeter which covers the underside of a foot from the heel region up to the bottom of a person's toes, a longitudinal arch, the longitudinal arch having a d-shape with perforated holes and a row of pins sized to mate with perforations of the base sole, a heel insert, the heel insert having alternating perforated holes and pins near the edge defining a general circumference of the heel insert, the pins are sized to mate with corresponding perforated holes on the base sole, the transverse arch having a hole side and a pin side, the transverse arch having a series of perforated holes on the hole side and at least one pin sized to mate with a corresponding perforated hole on the base sole on the hole side.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for snow surface preparation for attachment to a tractor, comprising a vibration plate and a hydraulically driven exciter device for driving the vibration plate, with the exciter device being connectable to a working hydraulic system of the tractor and being driven by the same in such a way that a closed hydraulic circulation is produced between exciter device and working hydraulic system. In order to reduce the risk of overload of the exciter device, a control device is provided which monitors at least one operating parameter of the hydraulic circulation and functionally disconnects the exciter device from the working hydraulic system depending on a predetermined limit value for the at least one operating parameter.

Abstract: Pressing iron composed of a soleplate fixed to a heating body, wherein the soleplate has a pattern of at least 200 steam outlet holes each having a passage cross section smaller than 4 mm2, with spacings of less than 10 mm between hole centers, and wherein the pattern of steam outlet holes is interrupted by an imperforate band having a width greater than 10 mm, which band extends over the pattern.

Abstract: A semi-permanent to permanent roadside memorial marker is described. In certain embodiments, the marker comprises ornamental iron (or steel) stock that is welded together to form a memorial marker, such as a cross. A auger-type anchor, typically made of steel, is weldably attached to the bottom end of the memorial to firmly secure it into the ground surface proximate a roadside. In some embodiments an illuminator can be provided to make the memorial visible to passing nighttime drivers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to affixing identification tags to a container. More specifically, the present invention relates to affixing a plastic identification tag to a plant container using ultrasonic welding and/or heat staking. A plastic stud may exist that extends from either the tag or the container through a hole or recess in the other of the tag or container. The stud is then deformed via ultrasonic welding or heat staking to secure the tag to the container. The tag may be affixed without the use of a stud via ultrasonic welding and/or heat staking.

Abstract: A display device including a display panel displaying images, a protective member disposed on a front surface of the display panel and protecting the display panel and a support frame supporting both the display panel and the protective member The support frame includes a guide part protruded in a direction perpendicular to a plate surface of the protective member and fixing the protective member such that the protective member is prevented from moving in a direction parallel to the plate surface. The support frame is adhered to edges of the protective member.

Abstract: An apparatus records a use of force. The apparatus includes a weapon that initiates application of the force against a target, being a person or animal, to stop undesired behavior by the target. The apparatus further includes a processing circuit that provides, after an operation of the weapon, indicia of a prompt. The prompt elicits a spoken reply from an operator of the apparatus. The reply describes the use of force, and records indicia of the reply received from a provided input device. A method of operation of an electronic weapon includes applying a force wherein applying comprises passing a current through tissue of a target to produce contractions in skeletal muscles of the target to impede locomotion by the target; and recording a description of the application, the description in accordance with operator input.

Abstract: A firearm and a trigger mechanism having a small trigger pull force, small trigger pull distance, and a large sear engagement is provided. The firearm and trigger mechanism of the present invention provides a safe firearm having a light and crisp trigger pull. Certain embodiments of the present invention may also provide for a firearm or trigger mechanism having a ratio of sear engagement to trigger pull distance that is greater than or equal to 1.0. Certain embodiments of the present invention may also provide for a firearm and a trigger mechanism operably connected with one or more jewel bearings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a locking element to be inserted into the barrel and/or the cartridge chamber of a firearm, said locking element comprising: a sleeve with an actuator, an operating element and a wedge element provided therein, wherein the operating element is at least partially provided movably within the wedge element. The actuator can insert the operating element into the wedge element which causes the wedge element to expand and be pressed against the wall of the barrel thus blocking the barrel. The actuator can also move the operating element out of the wedge element so that the wedge element can move back into a position in which the locking element can be removed from the barrel wherein the actuator is operated via an electronic device located in the locking device or a separate operating unit.

Abstract: A flexible yoke or mounting body for a pod support apparatus, such as a monopod or bipod, includes a resilient section interposed between leg(s) of the pod support and a device supported thereon. The resilient section is preferably formed of a bendable elastomeric material to thereby facilitate manual tilting of the portable equipment on the pod support apparatus. In a multipod embodiment, the yoke or mounting body may include multiple leg extensions of elastomeric material for detachably securing multiple support legs thereto in angularly-spaced relation. The resilient section may allow the legs of a multipod to be moved independently of each other. A quick-detachable coupling device is preferably provided for detachably and rotatably coupling a piece of portable equipment such as a rifle or spotting scope to the pod support device.

Abstract: A center slide slip sinker for fishing having a buoyant portion, a weighted portion and a hollow tubular member extending from one end to the other.

Abstract: A leader and fish hook combination has eyes or loops formed at both ends of the leader so that the leader can be attached to the fishing line with either the one eye or the other. The fish hook, or more than one fish hook, has the leader threaded through the eye end of the fish hook. The leader passes through the eye of each hook, but is not tied to it, leaving the hook free to slide along the leader. Fastened one way, the hook is presented outward, and if fastened or tied off the other way, the hook presented inward. In that orientation, the lower eye projects over the hook portion so the rig serves as a weedless hook.

Abstract: A snare trigger assembly for use in trapping animals that may minimize pelt damage for certain animals. The snare trigger assembly has a rotatable member mounted in a frame. A lever is operable to rotate the rotatable member from a set position to a sprung position in response to an animal tripping a trip wire attached to the lever. A catch coupled to a resilient member engages the rotatable member when the rotatable member is in the set position to thereby maintain a resilient member under tension. When the rotational member is rotated to the sprung position by the lever, the catch is released such that the resilient member is operable to tighten a loop of a snare.

Abstract: Disclosed are low-toxicity insect baits in dry powdery formulation and a method wherein the insect bait compound is designed, manufactured, packaged, shipped and otherwise handled in a dry powdery bait composition form prior to being mixed and dissolved in water or other solvent, without precipitate, by agricultural growers or other end users to produce a low-toxicity, liquid insect bait effective for utilization in the Liquid Gravity Feed Elimination System, LGFAES, or any equivalent device, so as to increase the effectiveness of the bait and reduce the cost otherwise associated with the packaging and shipping of baits in liquid form. The dry powdery baits within the present invention include attractants, insect-killing agents, preservatives, and adjuvants.

Abstract: Future Haul is a base burning of Acetone. A clean burning powerful solvent. If run in the car alone the engine will burn up quickly but the engine will have four times the power of the car. Future Haul cut on this problem of burning up the engine by using water and a very small amount of oil as a protestant. Future Haul will solve the energy needs of the United States. If Acetone increase the horsepower of the engine but said problem of overheating must be addressed.

Abstract: In a green roof structure, containers formed of carpet, desirably of recycled carpet, are used in growing plants that are installed in the green roof system. The trays can be preplanted and installed with the plants already growing in the trays. Alternatively, the trays can be positioned as components of the green roof system, filled with plant growing medium, and planted following their installation. Desirably the trays are substantially rectangular with adjacent corners of adjacent trays interconnected when on the roof structure. Pieces of carpet cut in various shapes can be used to form the respective trays.

Abstract: A plant protector includes a flexible cover having an apex, a base, plural sides and plural vertices defining intersections between adjacent sides, together with plural elongated frame members each respectively attached to the cover at one of the vertices. The frame members each have a first end proximate to the cover apex and a second end proximate to the cover base. The frame member first ends are mutually interconnected for pivoting at or below the cover apex. The pivotal interconnection may be provided by hinge connector hardware, but is more preferably provided by the cover itself functioning as a living hinge. The frame members are pivotable from an open position wherein the frame members are angled relative to each other to a collapsed position wherein the frame members are substantially parallel to each other.

Abstract: A method includes capturing an image of a flower arrangement at a location of a filling florist and sending a report from the filling florist to a sending florist, the report including the image of the arrangement and an order number. A computer is controlled to capture an image of a flower arrangement at a location of a filling florist, and to send a report from the filling florist to a sending florist. The report includes the image of the arrangement and an order number. A computer readable medium has program modules to control a computer. The computer is controlled to capture an image of a flower arrangement at a location of a filling florist, and to send a report from the filling florist to a sending florist. The report including the image of the arrangement and an order number.

Abstract: A seed rack (20) for use in assembling artificial seeds is provided. The seed rack includes base (22) having a length and a plurality of receptacles (26). Each one of the plurality of receptacles is sized and configured to receive at least one artificial seed coat (28) having an opening. The seed rack also includes a retaining arm (24) attached to the base for reciprocating movement between an open position and a closed position. In the closed position, the retaining arm clamps the at least one artificial seed coat within one of the plurality of receptacles and assists in positioning the opening of the at least one artificial seed coat within the seed rack.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a technology capable of planting seedlings smoothly in actual soil in planting ground such as dry land and allowing the seedling to root securely and grow without artificially supplying water continuously. Not only is a seedling fixed inside an upper opening portion of a tube having a length reachable to a deep water-containing layer in the planting ground but also a raising medium is put inside the tube at a hardness that allows the root of the seedling to grow long downward, and the root of the seedling is allowed to grow below the tube, thereby obtaining the seedling having a long root. A vertical hole having approximately the same diameter as that of the tube is dug in the ground of the planting ground until reaching a soil layer having water quality and water quantity necessary for growth of plant, the seedling having the long root is buried in the vertical hole together with the tube, thereby planting the seedling in the planting ground.

Abstract: The Easy-Lift Garden bag appears as a soft vessel. This invention serves the purpose of replacing the hard plastic pot resembling vessel, which will environmentally change history of using hard plastic pots to grow flowers/trees/and plants. This product is waterproof, adhering to the correct process of growing flowers/trees/ and plants. By being well ventilated, and in the same instance allowing excess water to drain with keeping the suggested nurturing amount of moisture for the biology of the plant. Specifically I have designed two to four loops on the body of the Easy-Lift Garden bag, so it is convenient for non-manpower mechanism transportation. The finally conclusion the textiles of the Easy-Lift Garden bag is innocuous to the environment, and may be recycled. If we want to grow beautiful trees/plants/ and flowers, we as gardeners/biologists/nurserymen have to do our part to save the environment.

Abstract: A multipurpose planting base that can be easily installed on a concrete floor on a roof, a slope, a folded-plate roof, or even on a wall surface or the like. The need for a conventional net is eliminated and the planting of turfs, flowering grasses, trees, or the like is enabled. The base includes a holding cover 5 having an open window 3 divided by a holding crosspiece 2, and a tray 7 for supporting the opening side of the holding cover 5 and for receiving a culture soil 6 with which the holding cover 5 is filled. When used for pot planting, it includes a planting pot tray 9 having a planting pot 10 exposed toward the open window 3 when housed in the holding cover 5.

Abstract: A method and device for the gasification of pulverized fuels from solid fuels such as bituminous coals, lignite coals, and their cokes, petroleum cokes, coke from peat or biomass, in entrained flow, with an oxidizing medium containing free oxygen, by partial oxidation at pressures between atmospheric pressure and 80 bar, and at temperatures between 1,200 and 1,900° C., at high reactor capacities between 1,000 and 1,500 MW. The method uses the following steps: metering of the fuel, gasification reaction in a gasification reactor with cooled reaction chamber contour, quench-cooling, crude gas scrubbing, and partial condensation.

Abstract: A safety gate includes a gate frame, a gate member, and first and second restoring mechanisms for mounting pivotally the gate member on the gate frame such that the gate member can be swung in a first direction from a closed position to a first open position, and in a second direction from the closed position to a second open position. The first restoring mechanism operates to accumulate a restoring force for restoring the gate member from the first open position to the closed position when the gate member is swung in the first direction from the closed position to the first open position. The second restoring mechanism operates to accumulate a restoring force for restoring the gate member from the second open position to the closed position when the gate member is swung in the second direction from the closed position to the second open position.

Abstract: A power closing assembly operates a closure panel hingedly secured to a motor vehicle. The power closing assembly includes an actuator mounted to the motor vehicle, a movable striker also mounted to the motor vehicle to receive the closure panel's latch, and a rotary power cable connecting therebetween. The actuator has a closure cable on a spooling drum extending to the closure panel for closing from an open position when the actuator operates. The movable striker moves between a nominal inboard position and an outboard position. A rotary power cable connects between a provided output on the actuator and an input on the striker so that the striker's movement is powered and synchronized by the actuator. With the closure panel open, the actuator begins a closing cycle by driving in a direction to spool in the closure cable extending to the closure panel. The actuator's direction, using the rotary power cable, simultaneously causes the striker to move outboard.

Abstract: An astragal boot is mounted onto a lower end of an astragal disposed on a free end of a semi-active door in a double-door set disposed over a threshold. The astragal boot includes a platform and a pair of lateral fins spaced from one another and being flexible and projecting downwardly from the platform to seal against the threshold. Primary fins are flexible and project downwardly from the platform a greater distance than the lateral fins and are joined to and extend between the lateral fins. The lateral fins are joined to the primary fins and hold the primary fins into sealing engagement with the threshold to prevent the penetration of water between the astragal boot and the threshold. The lateral fins hold the primary fins against the threshold because the primary fins are thinner thereby minimizing the effort required to close the semi-active door over the threshold.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing with two pairs of forks a front part of a forklift truck comprises first profiled elements for supporting a pair of external forks and second profiled elements for supporting a pair of internal forks, a guide device that receives internally both said first profiled elements and said second profiled elements.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparing cerium carbonate powder by mixing a cerium precursor solution with a carbonate precursor solution to cause precipitation, wherein at least one solvent used in the cerium precursor solution and the carbonate precursor solution is an organic solvent. Cerium carbonate powder obtained from the method, cerium oxide powder obtained from the cerium carbonate powder, a method for preparing the cerium oxide powder, and CMP slurry comprising the cerium oxide powder are also disclosed. The method for preparing cerium carbonate using an organic solvent, allows the resultant cerium carbonate powder to have a size and shape controllable from the initial nucleation step. Additionally, it is possible to easily control the size and shape of cerium oxide powder obtained from the cerium carbonate powder.

Abstract: An apparatus for pivotally securing a gutter to a facia such that it may be pivotally moved between a first (draining) position, and a second (cleaning) position. The apparatus includes an outwardly extending arm 2 with a hinge 4 thereon. The gutter is attached, for instance, by means of a gutter bracket 3 to the hinge, such that pivotal movement of the gutter relative to the bracket is effected. To clean the gutter, the gutter may be pivoted to a cleaning position, whereat the gutter is disposed outwardly relative to its draining position. After removal of tool (FIG. 8) may be utilised in order to effect movement of the gutter.

Abstract: A system for installation of multiple panels for shelving and the like, wherein the geometry of the junction between panels provides a cavity adapted to receive the anchoring portion of shelf support brackets, or the like.

Abstract: A ceiling tile assembly includes a sheet of ornamental facing and a support frame or a supporting member with a retaining element.

Abstract: A system for inexpensively updating manufactured mobile homes with decorative window shadows and skirting. Decorative panels are attached to the home by circular metal snaps. The panels may be of vinyl plastic or other suitable material of sufficient thickness to withstand the weather. A base frame is positioned on the ground. The snaps are attached by nails or screws in a conventional manner to the base frame and the lower periphery of the home. The panels have mating snap receivers at their corners which as snapped in place, side by side, between the base frame and the lower periphery of the home structure, thereby forming a skirt surrounding part or all of the structure. The decorative window shadows are panels sized to fit between the windows. These panels are attached to the exterior wall of the home by metal snaps at their corners like the skirting panels.