Abstract: A motor vehicle door module assembly in a motor vehicle door structure, the assembly including a module plate, a bracket, and a door handle pivotally mounted on the bracket. Coacting mounting structures are provided on the module plate and on the bracket which are operative in response to linear sliding movement of the bracket relative to the module plate to mount the bracket on the module plate while permitting a limited degree of linear play to facilitate the installation of the module assembly on the door structure. The coacting mounting structures take the form of a plurality of tabs on the module plate and a respective plurality of keyways in the bracket.

Abstract: A rear door assembly for a motor vehicle includes an outer door panel and an inner panel. The inner panel is fixedly secured to the inner surface of the outer door panel. The inner panel has a main frame having a generally transversely extending opening and a frame member fixedly secured to the main frame. The frame member extends between opposite sides of the opening in the main frame and extends along a bottom edge of the window opening. The frame member has a transversely extending upper flange and a lower flange spaced apart from the upper flange. The frame member has a main wall extending between the upper and lower flanges and forming a generally U-shaped cross section therewith. The flanges are directly fixedly secured to the inner surface of the outer panel and forming a transversely extending support beam therewith.

Abstract: A system for indicating the nature of an abrasive surface that is determined by an abrasive with a regular pattern, at least a basic portion of which is repeated, which system comprises at least two different abrasive elements that each have an abrasive surface, wherein the basic portion of the pattern of the one abrasive surface has different dimensions to the basic portion of the pattern of the other abrasive surface.

Abstract: A dome type clear-span roof construction, having an exterior, polygonal arch frame (1), and a pre-tensioned, doubly curved membrane cover (2), which is suspended from the arch frame and is tied down to anchors (9) along its perimeter. Underneath the arch frame, a single, continuous suspension cable (4), anchored to the arch's end supports (8), is alternately taken through a series of upper pulleys (6) secured to the underside of the arch break points, and lower pulleys (5) secured at similar spacing to the membrane's ridge line (3), creating a multiple block-and-tackle suspension mechanism in the full length of the arch. The suspension mechanism converts the random membrane loads into concentrated, identical arch loads. The centerline of the polygonal arch coincides with the constant pressure line of its concentrated loads, which therefore do not cause bending moments in the arch.

Abstract: A hard side shelter is convertible between transport and deployed modes. When in the transport mode, the shelter has an envelope identical to an ISO-cargo container. A side section floor and cover are each connected to the center section for rotating between being coplanar with the center section floor and roof when in the deployed mode, and being vertical and lying in a center section side planes when in a transport mode. Each side section has end and middle panels that are turnable relative to each other, and a door assembly that is turnable relative to the middle panels. Locking bars engaged the center section floor when the shelter is in a transport mode, and engage the side section floors when the shelter is in the deployed mode. The shelter is handleable by pallet handling systems and includes insulation panels to enhance the heat transfer characteristics of the shelter.

Abstract: A kit for a modular dwelling structure is provided, including a plurality of panels having predetermined dimensions. Each panel is made of a recycled tire material. A plurality of engagement members are also provided for maintaining the panels in a predetermined configuration to form the shape of the dwelling structure. A kit for providing the modular dwelling structure is also provided, as well as a method for assembling the modular dwelling structure.

Abstract: A grave site protection and marking apparatus comprising two longitudinal frame members and two lateral frame members; wherein each end of the lateral frame member is connected to a longitudinal frame member at one end of the longitudinal frame member, thereby forming a rectangular frame; wherein each longitudinal frame member comprises a top panel and two side panels that are perpendicular to the top panel and that extend downward; and wherein the top panel and side panels of each longitudinal frame member form an anchoring channel that anchors the frame to the ground when the apparatus is installed on a grave site. The frame formed by the longitudinal and lateral frame members lies nearly flush with the ground surface when the frame is installed on the grave site.

Abstract: The present invention is at least one spacer selectively connected to an end spacer by a backing portion, where the at least one spacer is removed from the end spacer by severing the backing portion.

Abstract: A transparent glazing unit including a resistive heating coating that extends over a substantial part of the glazing unit, in particular over a main viewing field, and is electrically connected to at least two busbars such that, when an electrical supply voltage is applied between the busbars, a current flows, which heats a heating field in the coating. The heating field includes at least one semiresistive region in direct contact with at least one busbar.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wall or roof surface element (1) comprising a temperature barrier layer (3) and an extremely thin external insulating layer (5). Alternatively, an absorption layer (6) can also be provided on the external side. A building fitted with said type of elements (1) has a positive energy balance.

Abstract: Pre-fabricated kits are provided for window/door trimming/casing that are designed and tailored for various window/door openings, architectural styles and/or manufacturers. According to one aspect, the kit is easy to assemble with everything in the box including prefabricated mutually engaging fasteners to allow all the pieces to be fastened together quickly and by hand. According to another aspect, the kit is prefabricated in a prepared and finished condition with all the pieces already painted, stained and finished, so no finishing such as painting required during or after installation. The kit can be manufactured to fit for any type of window/door and opening as long as the dimensions of openings are substantially known. Optional add-ons such as curtain rods, valances, closet shelves, poles, cabinets, shutters and cornices can also be included in the kit in pre-fabricated condition. The principles of the invention can also be extended to other types of molding such as crown molding and baseboards.

Abstract: A window assembly including a permanent frame portion, a removable frame portion, and a glazing panel sandwiched between. The frame portions are easily installed and include integral releasable connectors accessible using a thin tool inserted into a groove between the two frame portions. The removable frame portion can be removed from the permanent frame portion using a thin tool. With the removable frame portion removed, the insulated glass panel may be easily replaced.

Abstract: Partition for rooms comprising a perimetral profile which can be rigidly secured by means of screws to the masonry work of the section inside which the partition is to be inserted and a base profile which can be fixed inside a seat of the perimetral profile. This base profile is symmetrical with respect to a longitudinal mid-plane and has at least two longitudinal channels arranged in mirror symmetry. Several accessory profiles are envisaged, said profiles being provided with feet which can be inserted into the longitudinal channels and can be fixed to the base profile by means of screws. The retaining portions of two profiles joined together define a central groove inside which a panel is fixed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for fastening termination strips, in particular skirting, wall termination strips or the like, comprising an angle profile which bears against the wall and/or floor and which has a fastening part in the form of a receiving finger onto which the termination strip can be fitted and held with a clamping fit, it is intended to simplify manufacture, make adaptation to variable floors possible and allow retrofitting by proposing that the receiving finger is a web which is notched out of the floor leg of the angle profile situated on the floor and which is formed upwards in a curve, this web extending in a straight and at an acute angle towards the wall leg of the angle profile and engaging in a longitudinal groove made in the bottom of the termination strip, in which groove the curve of the web presses against the outwardly directed lower wall of the longitudinal groove and the upper endpiece of the receiving finger presses against the inwardly directed wall of the longitudinal gro

Abstract: The invention concerns a profiled building sheet of a type which has at least one side provided with outward facing studs and/or other types of profiles, the said building sheet being intended, amongst other things, to protect a building from the intrusion of water, in that the building sheet includes a layer of material which prevents water from passing through the sheet and into the building. The building sheet consists of at least two layers where at least one of these layers consists of a material which possesses the properties and/or gives the effect(s) it is desired that the building sheet shall have. The invention also concerns a procedure for producing such building sheets.

Abstract: A door assembly comprising an outer door frame and a panel mounted in a panel frame, the door assembly further comprising a first outer door skin comprising a body portion of a defined first thickness and defining an aperture for receiving the panel. A first stepped portion adjacent a periphery of the aperture, the first stepped portion comprising a defined second thickness and adapted to receive the panel frame of the panel therein. The panel frame of the panel is received within the first stepped portion and the first thickness of the body portion is greater than the second thickness of the first stepped portion.

Abstract: An application for wallpaper with match marks includes a continuous sheet of wallpaper having a front surface, a back surface, a left edge and a right edge and a decorative pattern printed on the front surface. A plurality of erasable left match marks are spaced along the left edge of the front surface and a plurality of erasable right match marks spaced along the right edge of the front surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for constructing tread surfaces comprising polygonal elements (1) where each element has a top surface and a number of substantially straight side edges arranged perpendicular to the top surface along the periphery of said top surface and that all side edges (2) are provided with a number of receiving openings (3) each opening adapted to receive and maintain a connector member, and that said elements (1), furthermore, along one or more of said side edges (4) are provided with one or more integrated and protruding connector members (5) which each are adapted to fit into said receiving openings (3).

Abstract: An insulator comprises at least three sections hingedly connected to one another, including a center section and a pair of outer sections. The sections are shaped so that if the outer sections are folded in a first direction relative to the center section, the insulator can be used with a first tube of a first diameter, and if the outer sections are folded in a second direction relative to the center section the insulator can be used on second tube of a different diameter from the first diameter.

Abstract: An energy-attenuation structure comprising a core layer of cellular material. Substantially most of the cells of the cellular material are open cells, with those cells disposed in the central portion of the core layer being more open than are those cells disposed in outer portions of the core layer. The openness of the cells generally decreases from the interior of the core layer in a direction toward the outer portions. At least some of the cells of the core layer are filled with a liquid.

Abstract: A method for reinforcing building structures enables to obtain a reinforcing coating through the steps of: anchoring a resistant film (2) of composite material to a building structure (s) to be reinforced and superposing onto the resistant film (2) an elastic film (8) at least partially uncoupled from the resistant film (2), in such a way that the elastic film (8) can be deformed and slide tangentially relative to the resistant film (2).

Abstract: A standing seam roof assembly in which a male sidelap extends from one side edge of a panel and a female sidelap extends from the opposing side edge. The female sidelap, supporting a sealant bead, is shaped fit over the male sidelap. A clip member has a clip tab shaped to be seamed with the male and female sidelaps to connect the standing seam assembly in the assembled mode. The clip tab, having a clip inclined portion with at least one sealant flow hole, with the male and female sidelaps forms lower and upper sealant chambers along a clip tab, the sealant flow hole communicating between the upper sealant chamber and the lower sealant chamber to spread sealant to encapsulate the clip tab. The clip has a clip body slidably connected to a clip base having protruding bearing feet to penetrate and compress insulation when mounted to support structure.

Abstract: A clamping structure comprises: a pressing seat fixed on a wall; a housing disposed at one side of the pressing seat, a receiving space being formed in the housing, an opening being defined in a side of the housing facing the pressing seat, a slope being defined in a corner of the receiving space and located under the opening; a clamping member being movably disposed in the receiving space of the housing and partially contacting the slope. When its own gravity acts, the clamping member will partially be exposed out of the opening to press a to-be-clamped object against the pressing seat, so that the object is fixed without falling off.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for a wall panel having a support element and an insulation element.

Abstract: A building frame resistant to earthquakes, gale-force wind loads, fire, insects and rot includes a peripheral frame wall constructed of square or rectangular steel tubing. Side wall frame modules bolted together along adjacent edges, and end wall modules bolted together along adjacent edges and to the ends of the connected side wall modules form the peripheral frame wall. Diagonal bracing is built into selected side and end wall modules as required for the desired degree of wind resistance. Trusses made of various size tube such as 2×3 inch rectangular steel tubing for supporting a roof on the peripheral wall, are assembled and welded in a welding shop and the prefabricated trusses and wall modules are trucked to the building site. Multiple stones may be erected and fastened together, and the building frame is secured to a foundation or slab by attaching to anchor bolts or plates.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a reinforcing element during the pouring of concrete includes a body having both a reinforcing bar bearing indentation and a concrete mesh bearing notch.

Abstract: An apparatus for use in providing a level grout surface for placement of a wind turbine tower flange, the apparatus comprising a template member levelly suspended on the anchor bolts above the grout trough, wherein the template member comprises a surface to which grout will not adhere. The template member can comprise an upper layer and a lower grout engagement layer, wherein the grout engagement layer comprises a surface to which grout will not adhere. The upper layer can comprise a metallic layer, and the lower layer can comprise a plastic layer, wherein the upper layer and the lower layer are bonded together. The lower layer can comprise polypropylene. The means of bonding are selected from the group consisting of mechanical bonding, thermal bonding and chemical bonding. The grout can comprise an epoxy grout. The template member can be suspended through the use of magnetic nuts or the use of a rotating sleeve. The template member can comprise a plurality of sections, and can comprise a circular form.

Abstract: A device comprising a carbon-fibre sheet for reinforcing support structures is disclosed, said carbon-fibre sheet terminating in an end fitting, whereby the ends of the carbon-fibre sheet are provided with means for coupling or with a bonding layer. The carbon-fibre sheet lies pressed in the end fitting by means of at least on wedge. Coupling means can take the form of glue, friction material with a particle size of 0.1 1.0 mm, a film provided with friction material, a powder coating or a plasma coating, Methods for reinforcement of support structures with device, with or without pre-stressing are disclosed. The device is characterised in having a high flexibility on arrangement of the support structure for reinforcement and the methods is characterized by a rapid and very economical assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a building board or a building element having a multilayer structure, preferably wood-based and consisting of at least three bonded to each other layers, wherein a layer (5) is made of a material, preferably wood-based, which consists of vertically oriented (fv) vertical fibres (50) and is formed as a core layer between two covering layers (3, 4) made of a layer, preferably wood-based, material, the vertical fibres (50) are oriented substantially in a vertical direction with respect to the main extension (ed) of the covering layers (3, 4), in the preferred embodiment, the vertical fibre layer (50) comprises a plurality of vertical cavities (6) which completely transverse said layer and are oriented in a direction (hv) in conformity with the vertical orientation (fv) of the vertical fibres (50) of the material, preferably wood, of which said layer (5) is made. A method for producing the inventive building boards and elements is also disclosed.

Abstract: A building panel assembly comprises a translucent panel (2) and a spacer (4) to bridge the gap between the translucent panel (2) and a support such as a purlin (3). The spacer (4) is not pre-attached to the translucent panel (2) but is coupled on site to the purlin (3) using a magnetic effect. In this way the spacer is conveniently held in place on the purlin whilst the translucent panel is aligned and then fixed in place using a fixing pin (5).

Abstract: A wooden building member includes an elongated structural portion having a rectangular cross section and capable of receiving load applied thereto, a coating portion coating an entire length of at least three sides of the cross section of the structural portion, and an insulating portion interposed therebetween in a laminated manner and prevents load from transmitting to the coating portion. Since load is received by the structural portion, structural strength designing is facilitated, and even if the coating portion is completely burned down, the structural portion coated with the insulating portion is not easily burned down. Thus, fireproof capability of the wooden building member can be improved. Further, since a surface of the wooden building member is coated with the coating portion, the insulating portion is not exposed to the exterior thereby improving its appearance.

Abstract: There is described a sequencing unit (1) operating along a feed path (A) of a succession of opening devices (3) for attachment to respective sealed packages of pourable food products; the unit has: push means (25) interacting at a predetermined rate with the succession of opening devices (3) to feed them along the path (A); and locating means (29) interacting with the opening devices (3) and of variable configuration to maintain opening devices (3) with different geometric characteristics in a predetermined position with respect to the push means (25).

Abstract: An apparatus for sealing a bag of encased material is described. A plurality of nozzles radiate from a central vacuum system, each nozzle associated with a clamping means. A framework rotates about the central vacuum system. A holding tray and an elevating device are removably attachable to the framework. The holding tray is attachable below a one of the plurality of nozzles and comprises an upright section and a projecting section. The upright section is supported by the framework at an acute angle from vertical, a top end of the upright section being adjacent to the framework and a bottom end of the upright section being remote from the framework. The projecting section is removably attachable to the bottom end of the upright section and projects approximately normal to the upright section. The elevating device is removably attachable to the framework below a one of the plurality of nozzles.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing individualized solid pharmaceutical product packaging solutions preferably utilize a plurality of filling stations preferably arranged proximate to a conveyor system. Each of the filling stations may be embodied as a version of a conventional flood fill type mechanism wherein a hopper is used to store a large number of a single type of solid pharmaceutical products.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for evenly filling or emptying at least one dosing chamber with a product. The device includes a dosing chamber disposed in a dosing disk, the product being dispensed into or emptied from the dosing chamber. A pressure generator impinges the dosing chamber with a predetermined pressure in order fill or empty the dosing chamber. A filter is disposed movably relative to the dosing chamber to assures that once the product has been dispensed, the product can be brought downward into the container to be filled. The filling of the container can be reinforcing by blown air or by transfer dies. The dosing chamber communicates, via the filter means, with the pressure generator. By application of an underpressure, the product to be dosed is dispensed into the dosing chamber. For cleaning the filter means, on the other hand, an overpressure pulse is applied, which improves product dispensing precision.

Abstract: A method of controlling an automatic production/packing machine having: at least one production line, along which a number of materials are fed and processed to produce an end product; a control unit for supervising operation of the automatic machine; and a number of electric/electronic operating components distributed along the production line.

Abstract: A device is provided for feeding horizontally oriented packages or bags at a regular interval to a zipper profile attaching device. The loose packages or bags are placed onto a servo-driven lugged chain conveyor wherein the lugs are evenly spaced at the nominal desired center-to-center spacing of the packages or bags. The servo-driven lugged chain conveyor feeds the packages or bags to be captured between upper and lower secondary constant velocity conveyors. The lower secondary constant velocity conveyor includes an encoder which is used to slave the servo of the servo-driven lugged chain conveyor, with an adjustable programmable ratio. This achieves a consistent center-to-center distance of the horizontally oriented packages or bags which are then fed to a zipper profile attaching device.

Abstract: A method of traveling with a single-use intimate feminine absorbent article on one's person includes the steps of packaging a single-use intimate feminine absorbent article such that the packaged single-use intimate feminine absorbent article is dimensioned to fit within a pocket of an article of clothing on one's person. This packaging includes locating the single-use intimate feminine absorbent article in an interior space, creating a negative pressure within the interior space, and hermetically sealing the single-use intimate feminine absorbent article at the negative pressure within the interior space. The method further includes placing said packaged single-use intimate feminine absorbent article in a pocket and traveling with said packaged single-use intimate feminine absorbent article in the pocket of the article of clothing on one's person.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying a material, such as stretch wrap, to a pallet stacked with objects is provided. Conventional pallet wrapping is labor intensive, causes back injuries, repetitive stress injuries and other work related injuries to users/operators. By contrast, the apparatus of the present invention is portable, light-weight, easy to use and reduces the risk of work place injuries. The apparatus includes an elongated handle having a first end and a second end and a retaining mechanism mounted on the elongated handle for securing a roll of material to the handle. The retaining mechanism includes a first retaining member secured to the first end of the elongated handle and a second retaining member secured to the second end of the elongated handle, where the roll of material is located between the roll of material.

Abstract: An automated packaging apparatus and associated method are provided for depositing pills into a container. A cylindrical rotary slat is rotatable about a longitudinal axis and defines a plurality of pill apertures for receiving pills deposited into an interior space of the cylinder, at a first angular position of the rotary slat. A negative pressure system applies a negative pressure the pill apertures for retaining the pills therein, as the rotary slat rotates from the first to a second angular position. A removal system interacts with the pill apertures, as the respective pill aperture is at the second angular position, to remove the pill therefrom through a radially outward portion of the rotary slat. A collection system, adjacent to the radially outward portion of the rotary slat about the second angular position, is configured to direct each pill removed from each respective pill aperture toward a container for deposition therein.

Abstract: An apparatus for sealing a glass package by applying a force to a glass assembly while simultaneously irradiating a sealing material disposed between the two glass substrates with a beam of radiation. The applied force is translated in unison with the radiation beam. The radiation cures and/or melts the sealing material, depending upon the sealing material. The applied force beneficially improves contact between the glass substrates and the sealing material during the sealing process, therefore assisting in achieving a hermetic seal between the substrates.

Abstract: A packaging apparatus forms a completely sealed composite package. The apparatus employs a continuous process which involves conditioning a surface of the package substrate. The substrate includes an adhesive coating that can be reactivated by infra-red radiation and adheres the package substrate to a juxtaposed face of a second surface. The apparatus uses rollers (102, 104, 118, 120) to compress the two surfaces together to complete the construction process.

Abstract: A horse saddle has a saddletree to which is mounted a rotatable stirrup bar secured to a pivot which is transverse to the length of the saddletree. The rotatable stirrup bar allows the stirrup leathers to rotate both forwardly and rearwardly of the pivot, relative to the saddle, with reduced wear and tear to the stirrup leather. The stirrup bar comprises a closed loop for retaining the stirrup loop on the stirrup bar during rotation.

Abstract: There is provided a platform stirrup for supporting an equestrian rider's foot. The improved stirrup allows the rider to rest his weight on each foot by placing weight on both the heel of the foot and the ball of the foot. The stirrup still allows the rider to make good heel contact with the barrel of the horse. The platform stirrup includes a substantially planar platform defining an inner edge and an outer edge, a front edge and a rear edge, and the platform is shaped so as to accommodate the rider's foot. A forward arch extends from the inner edge of the platform in a substantially right angle; and a rear support extends from the rear edge of the platform in a substantially right angle. A forward strap is affixed to the inner forward arch; and a rear strap is affixed to the rear support or edge of the platform. The forward strap and the rear strap are also affixed to the saddle and the straps are configured so as to position the platform substantially parallel to the ground.

Abstract: A strapless spur system having a retainer attached to a boot or other footwear, a detachable base with a spring loaded plunger for secure attachment and detachment of the base to the retainer on the footwear. A preferred embodiment includes a mechanism built into the base which releasably engages the spur. The mechanism may be a spring lock which engages a void on the retainer. The spur assembly may have an upward or downward configured spur and the spur assembly may be engaged to the footwear with any of a number of reciprocal mating configurations.

Abstract: A dust separating apparatus is provided, including a main body having a cylindrical shape and including a suction port on a bottom surface and an open upper part, a cover that covers the upper part of the main body and includes a discharge port formed on the same axis as the suction port; and an air guide member protruding from the suction port to the inside of the main body, wherein the air guide member allows the suction port to be in fluid communication with the main body when suction force is generated in the main body and does not allow the suction port to be in fluid communication with the main body when suction force is not generated in the main body.

Abstract: An inertial separator comprises, a main duct having a first half (H1) with high aspect ratio and positive curvature and a latter half (H2) with larger average curvature and an opened outside wall; a boundary layer suction part (H3) formed on a side of the opened outside wall of the latter half (H2); a curved duct (H4c) of a final collection part succeeding the boundary layer suction part(H3), having a larger mean curvature and a smaller radial channel width than the latter half (H2) of the main duct, with an opened outside wall; and a collection chamber part formed on a side of the opened outside wall of the curved duct (H4c) of the final collection part. A hybrid air cleaner combines the said inertial separator with an air filter, removably having an allergen suction means sucking an allergen from hair, bedding and so on, and a separated blowing mouth whereby a suspended allergen is transported during a patient's sleep.

Abstract: A filter element has a fold pack having sides. A lateral strip at least partially surrounds the sides of the fold pack. The lateral strip is made of thermally deformable lateral strip material. At least one guide section projects laterally from the filter element and is made from the thermally deformable lateral strip material. In a method for producing such a filter element, a fold pack is at least partially secured with a lateral strip made of a thermally deformable lateral strip material and the lateral strip material is then thermally deformed to a guide section that projects laterally from the filter element.

Abstract: An ozone-decomposing agent including a first iron compound and a second iron compound is provided. The second iron compound may have a spinel type structure. The first iron compound of the ozone-decomposing agent may include an oxide selected from Fe2O3, FeO(OH) or Fe(OH)3. The second iron compound of the ozone-decomposing agent may include an oxide selected from MnFe2O4, ZnFe2O4, NiFe2O4, CuFe2O4 or CoFe2O4.

Abstract: The invention relates to an agricultural working machine (1), in particular a forage harvester (2), with at least one spout (4) for conveying received and processed crop (7) to a transport vehicle (6, 25), wherein an electro-optical device (18) is provided for the direction control of the spout (4) at least during the process of conveying to the transport vehicle (6, 25), and wherein the electro-optical device (18) detects characteristic parameters (30) of the spout (4) and characteristic parameters (30) of the transport vehicle (6) and/or the agricultural working machine (1). This ensures that a control of a spout (4) of agricultural working machines (1, 2) is provided which almost completely relieves the operator of the agricultural working machine (1, 2) of the task of monitoring the spout.