Abstract: An edging system for green roofing applications defines the margin between grow medium zones and vegetative free zones. An edge and restraint system comprises a edging structure having a substantially upright section having a height and a base section extending laterally from a the middle or lower end of the upright section on at least one lateral side thereof. The base section extends substantially perpendicularly from the upright section. The upright section and base sections may or may not include openings therethrough to allow drainage of water and the like. The upper end of the upright section is adapted to allow a restrainer piece to be releasably secured thereto in snap fit engagement.

Abstract: An assembly includes a package for plant bulbs, including a holder with a base and side walls, wherein at least two plant bulbs are accommodated in a row, wherein the height of the holder corresponds to at least the height of the plants bulbs, the holder being filled with a substrate surrounding the plant bulbs and the base of the holder, the holder being provided with a number of openings, wherein the number and the size of the openings is such that the development of roots is facilitated, wherein the holder has a removable cover, wherein the side walls extend substantially above the height of the plant bulbs and that the substrate is introduced thoroughly over the height of the plant bulbs.

Abstract: A small and compact, easy-to-use soil moisture management device is disclosed that is economical to produce, efficient to use, has a scientific measurement system and is easy for the user to read the moisture needs of a plant in a hanging container. The device includes a housing that is attached at one end to hardware for supporting the device and a hanging basket that contains a plant in soil and moisture in varying amounts in the soil. The device also includes a moving member that is biased by a spring against the gravitational pull on the hanging basket, plant, soil and moisture. The spring and a portion of the moving member is contained in the housing. The moving member also contains visual indicators of the position of the moving member against the bias provided by the spring to indicate the amount of moisture in the soil.

Abstract: The invention relates to a utility pedestal cover which may be used to encapsulate and conceal a utility pedestal. The material of the sleeve member may be of a weatherproof material, and may include a fastening system to allow the sleeve to be selectively opened and closed along at least a portion of its length or height, or to attach sections of the cover. The invention also relates to a planter arrangement for concealment of a utility pedestal, wherein the planter includes at least one housing section with at least one planting well. The housing may have a height such that upon introducing plants in the planting medium, the plantings and the housing effectively conceal the utility pedestal. The planting well may have at least one drain hole therein. The housing may be formed in at least two sections, which may be selectively attached around the pedestal.

Abstract: A hydroponics growing medium comprising mineral fibres and an organic binder, the growing medium has a Weathered Interlaminar Strength of at least 4 kilopascals and a phenol content of less than or equal to 0.01% by weight.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a circulating coal fluidized bed coal gas producer system, including a coal gas producer, a high temperature separator, a heat exchanger, a low temperature separator, and a waste heat boiler, which are connected successively, wherein the coal gas producer is provided with a first air inlet and at least one secondary air inlet for feeding high temperature gasification agent into the producer, and is provided with a circulating coal inlet for feeding circulating coal into the producer, the first air inlet and the secondary air inlet are connected to the heat exchanger, and the circulating coal inlet is connected to the high temperature separator, the low temperature separator and the heat exchanger respectively. In the present invention, with designs of entering air twice, feeding coal at two inlets, two separations and circulations of powder coal, the temperature of gasification agent when fed into the producer could reach 750° C.-850° C.

Abstract: An evaporator (e.g., a small-sized high-efficiency evaporator) and a fuel reformer having the same. The evaporator has multi-stage structure (e.g., a four-stage disk structure), in which the respective disks are filled with fin structures. The first two disks through which exhaust gas passes and the second two disks through which water passes are stacked alternately with each other. Also, the first two disks are coupled with each other by a first pipe penetrating through one of the second two disks, and the second two disks are coupled with each other by a second pipe penetrating through one of the first two disks.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing coal gas, including: feeding raw material pulverized coal and a high temperature gasification agent (7) into a coal gas producer (a) for reaction to produce coal gas; performing heat exchange between the coal gas coming out of the coal gas producer and a gasification agent to produce the high temperature gasification agent (7); performing heat exchange between the coal gas, after performing heat exchange with the gasification agent, and water to produce vapor (4), wherein the vapor (4) is a component of the gasification agent; and outputting the coal gas after further dust removal and desulfuration which has performed heat exchange with the water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the production of ethene, CO, and hydrogen in a reactor with a circulating fluidized bed with two independent sections, from feedstocks that contain hydrocarbons with at least 11 carbon atoms or from feedstocks with a high oxygen content, using a catalyst in particulate form. The method teaches that in one of the sections of the reactor, in the absence of oxygen, a catalyst containing a dehydrogenation metal promotes the cracking of the said feedstocks, facilitating the subsequent endothermic reactions. In the other section, the coke is burned with air and the heating of the catalyst is controlled, for the adjustment of the appropriate amount of energy that the heated catalyst will convey to the section in which the endothermic reactions take place. The total ethene yield of the process according to the present invention is approximately 20% by weight in relation to the feedstock.

Abstract: A sliding door safety device for heavy construction equipment is provided, which includes an outer side wall having a doorway formed thereon, an upper rail and a lower rail formed on an upper part and a lower part of the outer side wall, respectively, a sliding door sliding to move to a front or rear side of a cab by an upper roller and a lower roller engaged with the upper rail and the lower rail, respectively, to open or close the doorway, and first and second door position sensing switches mounted on one side of the outer side wall to sense a door position when the door is in its open position where the door is fully opened or in its closed position where the door is fully closed.

Abstract: A hinge unit for hopper/awning window units (1), the window unit comprising a fixed frame (2) and a sash (3) capable of rototranslation about at least a first connecting point (F1) between a window unit (1) closed position and an open position; there being inserted between the fixed frame (2) and the sash (3) on both sides a pair of hinge units (4), each comprising: a supporting and guiding element (5) integral with the fixed frame (2); an arm (6) one end of which pivots at the sash (3); a first slide (7) slidably positioned along the supporting element (5) and forming the first connecting point (F1); connecting rod means (8, 9) connecting the first slide (7) to the arm (6) and designed to allow rototranslation of the arm (6) away from and towards the supporting element (5); a joint rod (10) between the arm (6) and the supporting element (5), its ends respectively pivoting at a distal point of the supporting element (5) and at the arm (6), so as to form a second connecting point (F2); there being adjusting me

Abstract: A swing type garage door has one or more of several features, including a door body rotationally connected to a door frame, the door body having one or more of: a trussing system having vertical and horizontal truss members, the horizontal members having openings through which the vertical members extend to distribute a load on the door body to the door frame in both a vertical and a horizontal direction; first and second sections hingedly connected with a hinge to allow ease in transport; a main door body section and a door load truss section hingedly connected at a bottom of the main door body to provide load trussing when the door is open; and at least one brace rotatably connected to the door body on an interior thereof and rotatable between a first bracing position and a second storage position to brace in high wind loading conditions.

Abstract: A garage door power management system (20) with at least one pivotally attached cable guide (24) controls how a power extension cable (26) extends from a reel (22) to a power management device (40). The reel (22) continuously urges retraction of the power extension cable (26), and the cable guide (24) holds the power extension cable (26) such that the tension on the power extension cable (26) is relieved at the power management device (40).

Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to a sealing system for sealing the periphery of a door relative to a frame. The sealing system includes a multi point finger seal having at least three fingers of differing height and spacing so that a first finger may contact the door and contact of the first finger and second finger is precluded. A second finger is sized and spaced from a third finger so that a free edge of the second finger abuts the base of the third finger. A security seal is located at the bottom of the door and includes a security flap biased into the door, wherein a cam on the frame engages the flap upon closure of the door to urge the security flap toward the floor. The seal includes one or more perforations therein, causing the seal to breakaway and into pieces if removal is attempted.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cerium oxide and a production method thereof. Especially, it is an object of the present invention to provide a cerium oxide which realizes a high smoothness comparable to that of colloidal silica and has a large polishing rate. Further, the present invention provides a cerium oxide which has good cleaning properties of the polishing surface after polishing. The present invention relates to a cerium oxide having an average particle size of 0.5 ?m or less and a crystallite diameter of 8 nm to 80 nm, characterized in that the cerium oxide settles out in 3 mass % aqueous brine to a predetermined sedimentation volume when the cerium oxide is formed as a slurry containing cerium oxide in a concentration of 2 mass %, and the sedimentation volume after leaving the cerium oxide slurry to stand for 24 hours after stirring is 2.5 to 15.0 mL/g.

Abstract: An insulation system for installation between a floor and a roof of a greenhouse includes an insulation module with insulating panels shiftable between an open position and a closed position for controlling air flow and heat flow in the greenhouse.

Abstract: The production process is shortened and the manufacturing costs are reduced. The present invention is a tubular-member flange coupling (8) in which a top or bottom end of a circumferential portion is mated to a bottom or top end of a tubular member (7) to couple the tubular members (7) to each other. A recess (16) having a substantially U-shape in cross-section is provided around a circumferential direction in a surface to be connected to the tubular member (7) at a position radially inward of a surface to be mated to the tubular member (7).

Abstract: A mobile environmental containment unit has an upper frame with a sealing surface, a flexible, transparent impermeable envelope with an open top and one or more access openings that depends from the upper frame, and a lower frame that is supported by the envelope. The upper frame of the unit is supported by telescoping support members with the sealing surface of the upper frame and the open top of the envelope fitted against a portion of a ceiling which is accessible by a workman via the one or more access openings and the open top of the envelope.

Abstract: A prefabricated, building-insert module adapted for insertion to create in-place room infrastructure in an open, plural-story, main, column-and-beam building frame which is defined by columns and beams, the module including a prepared floor sub-module having an upper surface, and an at least partially completed, three-dimensional room sub-module anchored to and rising upwardly from the upper surface of the floor sub-module. The floor sub-module acts variously as a fabrication, transportation and installation-lifting pallet for the entire module, and the room sub-module is placed in a continuous state of vertical compression so as never, during transportation, lifting, and ultimate, in-place installation, to go into a state of vertical tension.

Abstract: Various modular construction systems exist and these all have limitations of cost, adaptability and strength. Some were also complex and time consuming to assemble. The present invention overcomes these problems by providing a simple modular construction element (10), which can be assembled with one another to form a strong structure. The invention comprises sheet-like materials, has a V-shaped cross section and is adapted to receive a connector so that elements in use are connected, one to another. The element may be rhomboid shaped, hexagonal shaped or triangular shaped.

Abstract: A handling anchor, for lifting, raising, turning over, transporting, and laying building elements, such as precast blocks or panels, essentially made of concrete and to be connected to a building element. The anchor includes a connecting head for connecting the building element to a handling machine, and a body portion including active parts that, when the anchor is connected to the construction element, ensure the adhesion of the anchor to the material of the building element. The body includes at least one land including at least one face.

Abstract: A shim holder includes a body having a center panel, a pair of middle panels connected to the center panel, and a pair of outer panels connected to the middle panels and adapted to be fixed to a surface to be shimmed. The body is unitary, thin, substantially flat in a normal state, and flexible. Adhesive elements are disposed on the outer panels to fix the holder to the surface to be shimmed. Also disclosed is a shim holder including an outer member; an inner member for contact with a surface to be shimmed; and at least one elastomeric connecter for connecting the outer member to the inner member. An adhesive element is disposed on the inner member for fixing the inner member to the surface to be shimmed. Further disclosed is a method of attaching a shim to a surface to be shimmed including the steps of providing a shim holder, attaching the shim holder to the surface to be shimmed, and loading at least one shim to the shim holder.

Abstract: A support means (100) for engaging a batten, joist or the like (200), includes a circular rotatable plate (110). The plate has depending legs (112) for engaging the support means with a support structure such as a pedestal jack or the like, in a manner which allows the support means to be rotated about a vertical axis passing through the centre (111) of the plate. The support means (100) further includes two opposed upstanding walls (120, 122) defining a gap for receiving the batten, joist or the like. The walls are disposed either side of the axis and extend from a centremost position closest to the axis (111) to a distal end farthest from the axis.

Abstract: The ground anchors of the type which are attached to cables, rods and the like, which are driven into the ground and tilted transversely of the hole by tensioning the cable are provided. A ground anchor including a central hollow tubular body portion extending substantially along the length of the anchor and a pair of laterally projecting wings extending from opposing sides of the body portion, wherein the wings are bent at an angle to the horizontal plane, and a portion of an edge of each wing is bent at an angle to the plane of the wing.

Abstract: A hold down connector is provided for securing together multiple building members. The hold down connector resists movement of the building members when connected to an elongated tie member. In one embodiment, the hold down connector includes a transverse portion connected to first and second elongated legs with at least one aperture at elongated connections between the transverse portion and the first leg and between the transverse portion and second leg. In another embodiment, the hold down connector includes a transverse portion connected to first and second elongated legs with the transverse portion partially supported by transverse extensions of the first and second legs. A hold down connector in accordance with embodiments results in increased load bearing properties, construction from thicker materials, and easy installation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a roof drainage for trucks (I). In order to prevent damage to the loaded goods by water dripping from the roof edge, an adjustable gutter (II) underneath the roof edge is proposed.

Abstract: An adjustable sill pan assembly that includes a sill pan formed of components engageable in a manner enabling length adjustment. The sill pan includes a rail that is adjustably engageable with corner pieces. In addition, the rail can be cut to length and coupled to another rail using a connector. A preferred pan rail includes an upraised back dam flange and a sill overlying panel over which a wicking sill liner is placed for enabling moisture in the region of the pan between a sill and window to be expelled. One or more spacers carried by the back dam flange bear against an interior surface of the window frame to maintain a flow channel between the back dam and window further facilitating moisture removal. The pan assembly can be used in conjunction with liquid and gas impervious tape to prevent infiltration. One preferred pan assembly embodiment is of caulk-free installation.

Abstract: A valve (1), for controlling air flow to a premise, is primarily mounted on or in a window frame (2). The valve (1) comprises a profile (4), which controls the admission of air. The profile (4) is mounted between two corner portions (3), which retain the profile (4) and which also fasten the profile (4) in its closed position as well as its open position. The valve (1) is opened and closed by applying a force, such as a pressure, on the front of the profile (4), while closing being done by letting the corner portions (3) catch the profile (4). A draft preventer (5), on the inner side of the profile (4), guarantees that the valve (1) is sealed and that opening can be done by pressing the profile (4) inward somewhat from its closed position. The profile (4) is detached and initially opened up.

Abstract: A floor tile has a top surface, a lower surface substantially parallel to the top surface, and at least one base mount extending along the lower surface of the floor tile at at least one respective mounting angle. A panel can be selectively mounted in a base mount of the floor tile and configured such that a mounted panel projects from the lower surface at a projection angle. An air handling system employing a plurality of the tiles enables formation of baffles in a plenum below mounted tiles by arranging the mounted panel edges.

Abstract: Prefabricated insulation wall panels for construction of a concrete wall include two elongated studs, each having a planar web section and inner and outer flanges, and one or two insulation boards vertically disposed between the two studs. The web section includes multiple through-holes spaced apart in the body portion of the stud, disposed off center in a transverse direction and closer to the inner flange than to the outer flange. The insulation board is thinner than the width of the wed section. The inner surface of the insulation board is disposed against the inner flanges of the studs, with two side edges of the insulation board covering the through-holes on the web section of each stud, thus establishing a distance between the outer surface of the insulation board and the outer flanges of the studs through the body portion of the studs.

Abstract: A method of constructing a multi-storey building entails using prefabricated modular wall panels and floor panels. The prefabricated wall panels have a frame that includes studs, rebar and an upright channel into which concrete is poured and cured to form a concrete column (or a hybrid steel-and-concrete column). Prefabricated floor panels have a frame that includes joists, sheathing and a trench-like track that forms a trough for receiving concrete that cures in the trough to create a concrete beam (or a hybrid steel-and-concrete beam). This novel method is extremely efficient for constructing multi-storey buildings, substantially reducing both construction costs and construction time.

Abstract: A partition system for dividing a building space, the building space having a floor, a ceiling and walls bounding the space between the ceiling and floor. The partition system includes self-supporting wire mesh paneling, which is attached to least one post that is mounted to the floor of the building space. Each post extends from the floor up to a predefined height that may be less than the height of the ceiling of the building.

Abstract: A modular building structure is provided. The building structure has a support framework comprising a pair of longitudinally extending beams, a plurality of vertically and transversely extending identical arched ribs spaced apart from one another, a plurality of level one joists coupled at each transverse end to one of the ribs and one of the beams, a plurality of level two joists coupled at each transverse end to one of the ribs at a location above the level one joists, and a plurality of longitudinally extending hat bars coupled to the transverse insides of all of the arched ribs. The hat bars may have a generally trapezoidal cross-section. The beams, arched ribs, level one joists, level two joists, and hat bars are preformed and provided with pre-drilled holes for coupling to other components of the support framework. Methods and kits for building a modular building structure are also provided.

Abstract: A decorative molding system and method of installation is provided that has a base piece and a crown piece that are adapted to be selectively engageable to each other. The molding system is easy to construct and allows for the separation of the base piece and crown piece for placing wiring or other materials behind the molding.

Abstract: Cellular PVC siding, trim, and architectural assemblies are provided which use cellular PVC as an exterior building material due to its stable weatherproof qualities, but which is combined with a substrate to improve the handling and usability of the cellular PVC material. Embodiments of the invention include modular exterior siding assemblies, trim board assemblies, corner trim assemblies, and cylindrical trim assemblies.

Abstract: A caisson system having an attachment plate fastened to ceiling joists; compressible spacers to allow for the attachment plate to be perfectly straight; caisson frames consisting of a combination of a pair of length planks and a pair of width planks to create a generally rectangular structure; length cover planks and width cover planks, along with tiles to finish the caisson frames.

Abstract: A structure to protect occupants from storm debris comprising components that are pre-fabricated and assembled on site. Upon assembly, the void cavities in the floor, walls and ceilings are pumped with concrete to increase the unit strength and stability.

Abstract: The present invention discloses the composition of a one-component, solvent-free water repellent for sealing joint and cut edges and tongue and groove of laminate and parquet floor elements laid without adhesive. The water repellent consists of saturated fatty acids having at least 10 carbon atoms in proportions by mass of 60 to 95%, preferably stearic acid, and plasticizers in proportions by mass of 5 to 40%, and optionally dyes, wetting agents and preservatives. Paraffinic white oils and silicone oils are used as plasticizers.

Abstract: A fire barrier for buildings includes a ceramic fiber based material such as ceramic paper. The ceramic prevents the burning of the building in case of a fire. The ceramic material may be mounted to the building on spools prior to use and rapidly deployed therefrom in the event of a fire near the building.

Abstract: An elongated joint seal for sealing a gap between two surfaces comprising a trunk and at least two resilient members extending one to each side of the trunk. The fingers in use contacting the surfaces of the gap, the trunk being substantially rigid to enable insertion of the seal into the gap.

Abstract: The present invention provides thermal insulation products such as loose fill, batts and boards, such as duct boards and duct liner. The insulation products include randomly distributed inorganic fibers, which are supplemented with at least about five weight percent microspheres, macrospheres, or both, and preferably include hollow microspheres, which boost the insulation value of the fiberglass thermal insulation by a t least about 0.

Abstract: A decorative shutter assembly including a plurality of main slats arranged in side-by-side relation, end pieces positioned at each end of the main slats and each including laterally spaced tongues spaced and sized to fit in their respective open ends of the main slats at a respective end of the main slats, and cross slat structures positioned in overlying relationship to seams formed between inboard ends of the end pieces and the respective ends of the main slats. The cross slat structures are removably secured to the end pieces and to the main slats so that, following delivery of the shutter assembly to a building site, the cross slat structures may be removed, the end pieces and main slats may be secured to a building surface utilizing fastener members, and the cross slats may be repositioned over the fastener members to conceal the fastener members.

Abstract: A sheathing material includes a layer of ceramic paper to help prevent the burning of the sheathing during a fire. The material may include insulation disposed between the ceramic paper and the substrate to further reduce damage to the substrate, and may include a thin layer of wood or paper placed over the ceramic paper to protect the ceramic paper and to allow the sheathing to be used in a manner similar to that of a conventional sheathing material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved wall system where a wall form mold has a structural insulated core assembled to form a structural insulated panel (SIP) to form a concrete beam and concrete column to be poured anywhere within the wall as well as between building modules when placed together and erected vertically. The interlocking wall molds interlock within the wall as well as between panels and modules. The wall panels allow concrete columns and beams to be formed with an ICF in any size and shape. The structural insulated core consists of interlocking foam spacers and support channels which can be glued or screwed together to form an independent wall or as part of a precast wall with columns and beams integrated within the wall panels. Expanded and insulating flanges within the wall forming mold separates the wall forming structure from the wall surfaces.

Abstract: A seam clamp for attachment to a standing seam on a metal roof does not damage the seam during use. The clamp is easily assembled and disassembled by the user. Roofing accessories can be attached to the seam clamp.

Abstract: A floor panel with coupling devices is provided. The coupling devices have locking elements which include a curved protrusion which is formed on a lower wall of an upper lip of a groove and adjacent to the entrance of the groove, and a curved recess which is formed in an upper side of a tongue and can match with the curved protrusion. Under the cooperation of the elastic deformation of the upper lip of the groove and the engagement of the locking elements, adjacent floor panels can be coupled together by exerting on them a horizontal pressing force and interlocked tightly by meshing engagement of the curved protrusion at the groove and the curved recess in the tongue without glue or other auxiliary binding material so as to ensure that the adjacent floor panels can not move in both horizontal direction and vertical direction. The floor panels are usually used in a floor decoration of indoor environment and have the advantages of easy installation and tight coupling.

Abstract: A support system for holding solar mirrors of a solar trough system includes a frame for supporting the mirrors. The system includes a rib attached to the frame. The system includes at least a first roller engaged with the rib along which the rib moves as the frame moves. A method for moving a frame supporting solar mirrors of a solar trough system includes the steps of moving the frame on a roller guided by a rib engaged with the roller and attached to the frame bottom to a first position. There is the step of moving the frame on the roller guided by the rib engaged with the roller and attached to the frame bottom to a second position. A roller for engaging with a rib attached to a frame that holds mirrors of a solar trough system. An apparatus for cleaning solar mirrors on a frame of a solar trough system. A method for cleaning mirrors on a framework of a solar trough system. A rib for a frame that holds solar mirrors of a solar trough system which engages with a roller.

Abstract: A deployable structure comprising a plurality of pairs of hingeably connected members, a first hinge element; and a second hinge element; wherein the two members of each pair of hingeably connected members are connected to the first and the second hinge elements respectively; and wherein the first hinge element is capable of being stabilized for facilitating stabilization of the deployable structure into a deployed state.

Abstract: A door straightening system for straightening doors includes elongated tension members that extend substantially from a top portion to a bottom portion of the door. The tension members are mechanically strained using an adjustment mechanism that may take the form of threaded components, which when rotated create tension in the tension members sufficient to move the interior and exterior surfaces of the door. The door straightening system may be located in a stile of the door generally within a machined channel or an insert. The door straightening system includes reaction plates that provide the load path between the tension members and the door. In one embodiment, an upper reaction plate is configured to have a desired angle to minimize stress and increase the efficiency of the door straightening system.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing structural support and reinforcement for surfaces, materials and devices, including drywall. A structural support and reinforcement system includes one or more structural support and reinforcement panels located behind one or more surfaces, materials and/or devices. In one embodiment, the structural support and reinforcement panel is placed between the structural studs and a desired section of drywall during original construction. In another embodiment, the structural support and reinforcement panel is placed between the structural studs and the desired section of drywall during repair or renovation. A user can apply an external load to the drywall by way of an attachment device, such as a screw, which extends through the drywall and the structural support and reinforcement panel. By attaching the external load through the drywall and the structural support and reinforcement panel the load bearing capacity of the drywall is enhanced.