Abstract: An aluminum door removable mullion positioned between a door frame and a base plate. The mullion is secured between a top mount latch plate and the mullion tube encases the base plate. The mullion being comprised of a double fin door tube serves as an obstruction against the outdoor elements by providing a barrier all around the door. The mullion further contains a locking mechanism housed within its cavity to allow authorized removal of the mullion.

Abstract: A decelerating device (1) comprises a cylinder (2) filled with a fluid, a bushing (3) for the closure of the cylinder (2) traversed by a rod (4) sliding in the cylinder (2), and a piston (5) guided to slide inside the cylinder (2) and fitted with means (7) for the calibrated through passage of the fluid, the piston (5) is separate from the rod (4) and there are also first elastic means (8) for the movement of the piston (5) in the direction of extraction from the cylinder (2) and second elastic means (9) independent of the first elastic means (8} for the movement of the rod (4) in the direction of extraction from the cylinder (2).

Abstract: A sliding window assembly for a vehicle including a first fixed panel and a second fixed panel spaced a distance from the first fixed panel to define an aperture therebetween. A sliding panel is movable relative to the fixed panels between a closed position and an open position. The sliding panel includes a top end and a bottom end spaced from the top end. A track is coupled to the fixed panels with a central section of the track spanning the aperture. The track defines a channel for receiving the top or bottom end of the sliding panel. The central section of the track defines a notch having a width substantially equal to or greater than the distance between the fixed panels for revealing either the top end or the bottom end of the sliding panel within the channel of the track between the first and second fixed panels.

Abstract: A weatherstrip assembly includes a metal surface, a thin tie layer of polymeric material covering at least select portions of the metal surface, and an elastomeric material received over the thin tie layer of polymeric material and exhibiting improved bonding with the metal through the thin layer of polymeric material. Preferably, the thin tie layer is a polypropylene-based olefinic copolymer and an ethylene acrylic acid copolymer.

Abstract: An outer belt molding is provided for a motor vehicle door having a door panel defining a window opening. The outer belt molding includes an elongated main body adapted to be attached to the door panel along a lower edge of the window opening. The elongated main body includes a mounting portion including a vertical segment abutting a portion of the door panel and an outer segment extending out from the vertical segment abutting another portion of the door panel. The outer belt molding also includes fastening means extending between at least one of the outer and vertical segments and the door panel to fixedly secure the outer belt molding to the door panel.

Abstract: A fastening arrangement is provided for mounting a decorative panel on a vehicle door that includes, but is not limited to a frame profile forming an opening for a side window of the vehicle door, on which the decorative panel for covering the profile is mounted with a fastener. The fastener includes, but is not limited to an elongate fastening piece passing through an opening in the frame profile and a fastening counterpiece connected to the fastening piece. The fastening counterpiece is connected to the decorative panel. The elongate fastening piece extends perpendicular to a door plane and can be connected to the fastening counterpiece from a door inner side.

Abstract: A mechanism for closing sliding doors of furniture. The mechanism includes at least two rotatable closing elements, each associated with a respective door. A locking body is associated with the closing element for rotating and locking the closing element in either an open position or a closed position. The closing element also includes a locking portion that, through the rotation of the closing element, can pass from a first position in which the locking portion prevents the translation of the sliding doors of the furniture, to a second position which allows the translation of the sliding doors. The closing mechanism also includes a synchronization bar that makes the closing elements rotate as a unit, ensuring the simultaneous locking of the sliding doors in the closed or open position.

Abstract: A switching lever of a vehicle door lock device includes a lever main body, an inertial lever having a mass body pivotably disposed on the lever main body so as to be pivotable from its initial position about a pivot, and a torsion coil spring disposed between the lever main body and the inertial lever and biasing the inertial lever towards its initial position. If the inertial lever is disposed in its initial position and is displaced integrally with the lever main body, the inertial lever will press a pawl, thereby causing a fork to switch to an unlocked position. However, if an inertial force greater than a pre-determined value acts on the mass body, the inertial lever will pivot from its initial position in a direction opposite of the interial force and avoid pressing the pawl, such that the fork is maintained in a locked state.

Abstract: The present invention relates to sintered abrasive grit agglomerates based on aluminum oxide, having homogeneously distributed nanoscale pores in the range of 100-300 nm, with a pore volume of at least 15%. The average diameter of primary particles of the aluminum oxide primary particles is less than 5 ?m, wherein said primary particles are connected to each other without additional adhesive agent.

Abstract: The invention described herein relates to an apparatus that prevents rain gutters for clogging and, more particularly, a gutter guard that can be retrofitted to rain gutters.

Abstract: A gutter guard constructed to be mounted on a gutter and to extend from the front to the rear thereof. The gutter guard comprises a central screen portion, a front mounting portion and a rear mounting portion. The central screen portion comprises a fine mesh top layer and a bottom support layer of expanded construction with openings of a desired size. The front mounting portion comprises a first metal sheet folded over and crimped to an adjacent front end of the screen portion. The rear mounting portion comprises a second metal sheet folded over and crimped to an adjacent rear end of the screen portion. The mesh top layer is hemmed to the bottom support layer and they are thereafter roll formed in a new and improved manner to prevent damage to the mesh top layer, to control its tension, and to provide close contact of the mesh top layer to the bottom support layer.

Abstract: A roof edge device (10) comprises a plastics strip (12) for location under the edge of a tiled/slated roof. A plurality of integral webs (2 and 3) extend from one side of the strip, at least one of said webs (2, 3) being for engagement with the underneath of the edge of the tiles/slates.

Abstract: An off-the-grid prefabricated structure that is configured to be shipped in a standard shipping container in collapsed state and then be assembled into an expanded state at its final destination. The prefabricated structure includes its own internal power and water sources. The power source may be a low voltage direct current power source that provides power to common appliances and fixtures that operate at low voltage. Additionally or alternatively, solar energy collection devices may be integrated into the prefabricated structure to supply the internal power source. The water source may be a liquid tight flexible bag that is stored within one or more access spaces in the prefabricated structure.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system or kit which includes wood and plastic components or plastic components only. These components can be readily assembled to form a structure with the use of a minimal number of tools. The components are precut so that measurements and cutting of the component materials is eliminated. This leads to a savings in wasted materials. The components are readily assembled using conventional fasteners and simple hand tools. The components have preformed notches and tabs in order to facilitate assembly of the components without the requirement for measurements. This assures that the components will be assembled correctly and eliminates the opportunity for inaccurate measurements and incorrect assembly. The roof and floor structures are formed from plastic panels which interlock together.

Abstract: An extensible payload system including mounting equipment and a mast system removably coupled to the mounting equipment. The mast system includes a plurality of nested mast sections, at least one cable, and a pull block assembly. The plurality of nested mast sections include a first mast section and a second mast section nested within the first mast section. At least one cable is rollably coupled to the first mast section. The pull block assembly is coupled to an end of the second mast section. The pull block assembly has a cable receiving opening. The cable is routed into the cable receiving opening and is coupled to the pull block assembly.

Abstract: A modular building system for constructing a multi-story building includes pre-fabricated modular units. Each modular unit includes a horizontal slab for forming a floor/ceiling of the building, a joist extending horizontally along a first edge of the slab, the joist extending below the slab and extending horizontally beyond the first edge of the slab to form a receiving lip, columns positioned on top of the slab along the first edge, and connectors installed in cavities formed in the unit. A floor of the multi-story building is formed by arranging the modular units so that the slab of a first modular unit is positioned on the receiving lip of a second modular unit. An additional floor of the multi-story building is formed by arranging the modular units so that the joist portion of an upper modular unit is positioned on the columns of a lower modular unit.

Abstract: A mobile building transportation device can comprise a frame, a front axle, and a rear axle. The frame can support a mobile building for transport on a public highway and can include left and right longitudinal support members and front and rear transverse support members that bear at least a portion of the weight of the mobile building. The front and rear axles can each be coupled to the frame by suspension components. The longitudinal support members can have a riser vertically displaced above the front and/or rear axle positions to allow a vertical distance to be minimized between the transverse support members and the axles. This can allow the front and/or rear axle to move unobstructed through a range of motion of the front and/or rear suspension components. At least one of the longitudinal and transverse support members can be constructed, at least in part, of tubing.

Abstract: A method of securing an elongate member in the ground which includes the steps of embedding the member within a matching size and shaped hole in the ground then ensnaring the member with a ground anchor that passes substantially through the member intersecting the member. The invention also applies to a member with a ground anchor positioned therein and also having a tightening nut.

Abstract: An isolation mount comprises a hollow wedge shaped shell having an upper sloped surface and at least three sidewalls extending therefrom to join a surrounding flange. The wedge shaped shell is thermoformed from a rigid plastic material. The upper sloped surface may include stiffening ribs and the shell may include a ballast recess adapted to contain roofing ballast. The inner perimeter portion of a skirt membrane is secured to the surrounding flange and an outer perimeter portion of the skirt extends away from the surrounding flange and is securable to a surface. The inner perimeter portion may be sealed to the surrounding flange. The inner perimeter portion defines a skirt membrane opening leading into a hollow region of the shell such that multiple isolation mounts may be stacked together.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a roofing tile, a roofing shingle or facade element having a photovoltaic solar element and a method for producing such a roofing tile/roofing shingle/facade element.

Abstract: A flooring element includes a net structure made of a plastic material having a plurality of first elements and a plurality of second elements. Anchoring portions extend from the prevalent development plane of the net structure, which anchoring portions, in use condition, are destined to face towards a terrain surface. The elements comprise at least an anti-slip element situated on an opposite side to the anchoring portion with respect to the development plane of the net structure.

Abstract: A backer rod adapted for forming a fire-resistant seal within a construction joint. The backer rod may include an elongated tube defining a total assembly volume and a hollow interior, and a core disposed within the hollow interior. The tube is formed of a combustible foam plastic which disintegrates when exposed to fire. The core material is expandable when exposed to fire, such that the core has an intumescent expansion factor sufficient to expand to a volume beyond the total assembly volume. The backer rod may be press fit into a void between two surfaces to a depth. A sealant layer may be formed within the void. When exposed to fire on a side opposite the sealant layer, the external shell disintegrates, the core expands within the void in a direction away from the sealant layer, and a fire-resistant barrier is formed within the void between the surfaces.

Abstract: “Children Massage Center” is pediatric massage facility established specially for children from birth to 18 years. Particularly divided facility for different age group where children and parents are introduced to pediatric massage therapy that utilizes equipment specifically tailored to children, games and toys/tools, and visual stimulants as wall graphics, audio, personal computer etc. Providing massage therapy in such environment significantly increases effectiveness of treatment. Specifically certified and trained pediatric massage therapists will be providing 3 different forms of massage services at the facility for children of all ages. 1. Preventive pediatric massage service, 2. Therapeutic pediatric massage service, 3. Educational pediatric massage programs for parents and children. The objective is to provide families and their children with currently absent services , the alternative ways to improve their health drug- free and support for families with children with special healthcare needs.

Abstract: A trim bead for a building wall incorporates an outwardly extending flange portion to provide a mechanical key for a layer of exterior finishing coatings, such as stucco coatings. The trim bead may be used in stucco systems for exterior building walls that employ continuous thermal insulation over the building wall substrate.

Abstract: To include a lower foundation 30 provided on a ground 7 and an upper foundation 31 provided above the lower foundation 30 with a base isolating device 32 interposed therebetween. The upper foundation 31 includes a bottomed steel-plate form 40, a hull structure 41 arranged in the steel plate form 40, and a concrete part 46 filled in the steel plate form 40. The hull structure 41 is constituted in a lattice shape by a plurality of transverse reinforcing ribs 42 that extend on a bottom steel plate 40a of the steel plate form 40 and a plurality of longitudinal reinforcing ribs 43 that extend on the bottom steel plate 40a of the steel plate form 40 so as to be orthogonal to the transverse reinforcing ribs 42.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a beam cap incorporated into a patio extrusion assembly and which includes an elongated body exhibiting, in cross section, a width extending middle portion terminating at opposite ends in engaging tabs. The body is affixed to an exposed profile associated with a component of the extrusion assembly. Additional features include the middle portion exhibiting an arcuate configuration, with the engaging tabs further including a first pair of inner tabs each exhibiting an outwardly angled detent deflected and reseated in a resistive snap-fit fashion with aligning end channels associated with the exposed profile. The engaging tabs further include a second pair of outer tabs within which the end channels seat. Other features include the beam cap exhibiting a specified shape and size and being constructed of an extruded aluminum or least one of vinyl or PVC.

Abstract: Floor profile arrangement, in particular for securing floor coverings (10), comprising at least one profiled strip (1) which has at least one retaining means (2) which holds a first segment (4) of a joining means (15), wherein a second segment (14) of the joining means (15) projects over a peripheral region (5) of the profiled strip (1) in the longitudinal direction (L) to join with a further profiled strip (1).

Abstract: An improved anchor for securing a reinforcement strip to a concrete structure.

Abstract: A substrate covering system includes a plurality of elongated board members, which are, for example composed of an extruded thermoplastic material. Preferably, each of the elongated board members has a convex inner surface and a concave outer surface, both of which are flattened as the edges of the board member are attached to the substrate. Preferably, the inner surface has notches facilitating adhesive attachment to the substrate, while the outer surface has grooves curved to simulate a wood grain and to prevent slipping. The system may also include an elongated edge trim strip that can be configured to cover several different types of substrate edges.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wall block for a strawbale house. More specifically, it relates to a wall block for a strawbale house comprising a predetermined frame in which at least two facing sides are not blocked, and a bundle of straw which is positioned within the frame and both ends of which are finished with loess. In the present invention, straw bales which will be comprised in the walls of a strawbale house are preformed into blocks in order to allow the strawbale house to be constructed easily and reduce the construction time and effort. This has the advantage of allowing houses to be built both easily and directly with little cost or time, and has many environmental advantages in terms of environmentally friendly use of materials, reduced construction waste, energy savings and the like.

Abstract: A concrete insert having a housing with an elongate centre portion. Longitudinal sides depend inwardly and have edge surfaces. Longitudinal flanges depend transversely from longitudinal sides and diverge. Lateral ends depend inwardly and have mating surfaces on inside surfaces of the lateral ends for mating substantially flush with the edge surfaces which support the lateral ends and flanges. Lateral flanges depend transversely from lateral ends and diverge. The concrete insert includes a nut box insert comprising a bottom wall mounted in the housing for sealing an open bottom of housing and for sealing the gaps between the edge surfaces and the mating surfaces. The housing and the nut box insert forming a nut box, with a nut slidably mounted in the nut box, the nut box for constraining rotation of the nut for the threaded hole in the nut to receive a threaded fastener through an access slot in housing.

Abstract: A fastener for fastening at least a pair of elongated members to a support structure includes a first arm having a first portion sized to be received within an edge grove or a slot of one elongated member, a second portion disposed substantially perpendicular to the first portion and a third portion disposed at an acute angle to a surface of the support structure prior to use of the fastener, wherein the first portion extends in a first direction from the second portion. There is also a second arm having a portion thereof extending in a second direction being opposite to the first direction, the portion of the second arm is sized to be received within an edge grove or a slot of another elongated member juxtaposed with the one elongated member.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method of forming a composite material includes drying organic raw material to remove moisture to less than about 18%. The organic raw material is milled to form organic fiber particles having a size less than about 10 mm. A glue is formed by adding magnesium oxide, magnesium chloride, and water. The glue is mixed with the organic fiber particles to form a slurry. A mold cavity of a mold is filled with the slurry. A pattern is formed by allowing the slurry to set within the mold cavity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lattice structure which is adjustable between a condition folded in and a condition folded out, wherein the lattice structure includes longitudinally extending props which in the condition of the lattice structure folded out are connected with each other by obliquely extending struts, wherein the obliquely extending struts are directly or indirectly pivotally arranged on the longitudinally extending props and wherein at least one of the obliquely extending struts has a first portion and a second portion which are connected with each other in an articulated manner such that their angle to each other becomes smaller on folding in the lattice structure.

Abstract: A floating, nondestructably disconnectable, discontinuous, full-moment nodal connection between the end of a beam and the side of a column including (a) a column having a side, (b) a column-mount node structure joined to that column side, (c) an elongate beam having an end, and (d) a beam-mount node structure joined to that beam end. The column-mount and beam-mount structures are floatingly, nondestructably disconnectably, and discontinuity-gravity-seated relative to one another, and as so seated, form an operative full-moment connection, via the node structures, between the column and beam, this connection being characterized by the fact that there is no uninterrupted material-occupying path or structure which flows structurally from the beam to the column through the node structures.

Abstract: A product dispenser includes an outer housing and a shell disposed within the outer housing. The shell defines a product dispensing chamber, wherein the product dispensing chamber is climate controlled, for receiving a product, portioning the product, storing the portioned product, and dispensing the portioned product upon a dispense command. The product receptacles are stored in a dispense buffer disposed within the product dispensing chamber, and then are dispensed into an airlock for retrieval by a customer. The product dispenser further recognizes demands to keep the dispense buffer slots filled, and demands to dispense a filled product receptacle. The product dispenser may seal the product receptacles to ensure a sanitary product. The product dispenser may further include a vend interface unit to interact with a controller and consumers, whereby the consumer are able to place a demand on the vend interface unit, and await a dispensed filled product receptacle.

Abstract: A guide track associated with a capping machine, including a capping head that is adjustable to fit the different formats of bottles. The track has, upstream from and adjacent to the capping head, a telescopic portion having a section rigidly connected to the capping head and movable with the latter, and a stationary section rigidly connected to a general frame. The telescopic portion of the guide track for caps includes side walls, the surface of which is smooth, regardless of the position of the stationary section and the movable section in relation to one another. The stationary section and the movable section are transversely shifted, and guided with regard to one another, by a runner system.

Abstract: A device for fitting a screw cap to a container, the device comprising a guide (104) for insertion of a container (106) along a first axis (108), and a holding area (110) for loading of the cap(s) (114) along a second axis (116). The holding area is coupled to the guide so as to form a channel (112) there-between. A slider (118) is movable along the channel so as to allow loading of the cap into the holding area and subsequently bring the cap into contact with a rotating engaging element (120). The slider holds the cap in place against the rotating engaging element whilst it rotates to fit the cap to the container. The first axis is different from the second axis such that the cap is supported by a portion of the guide upon release from the holding area.

Abstract: Package for a catheter, with a catheter having catheter tube with a distal end and a proximal end, the proximal end being provided with a catheter connector. A main body is provided for holding the catheter, and a cap for closing off the main body. A gel container is positioned inside the main body, the gel container being provided with a cavity for holding an amount of gel-like lubricating agent. The gel container includes a first opening at a distal end thereof, and a second opening at a proximal end thereof.

Abstract: Machine (10) and method for treating containers (12) of liquids comprising a loading station (15) into which baskets (23) are loaded containing, according to a desired pattern of disposition, the containers (12) to be subjected to washing, a filling station (18) in which the washed containers (12) are filled with new liquid, and a re-closing station (19) in which the containers (12) are closed by the relative lids (11). The re-closing station (19) comprises a closing device (63) provided with gripper members (70) by means of which the lids (11) are picked up and positioned so as to close the containers (12), and loading members (66) that automatically direct the lids (11) toward the closing device (63) in a manner consistent with the desired pattern of disposition of the containers (12) in the baskets (23).

Abstract: A method of preparing batches of mailpieces using an envelope-stuffing machine. The method includes printing documents with each page bearing a first marking for causing the related document to be inserted into an envelope, and printing separator sheets each bearing a second marking for causing it to be folded into a predetermined particular geometrical shape; folding the documents and inserting them into empty envelopes having a common format; folding the separator sheets; and ejecting closed envelopes and the separator sheets folded into the predetermined particular geometrical shape. On being ejected by the envelope-stuffing machine, the separator sheets are interposed automatically between the closed envelopes as a function of the batches to be prepared, and the predetermined particular geometrical shape resulting in the separator sheets projecting from the predetermined common format of the envelopes.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for optimizing the flow of seed along a seed handling path. The system and method include multiple stages at which seeds undergo different processes to prepare the seeds for sale or further handling. The stages may include one or more of Receiving, Husking, Sorting, Drying, Shelling, Bulk Storage, Sizing, Conditioning, Treating, and Packaging. Sensors may be located along the seed handling path for monitoring the seed handling path and the operations and conveyances occurring along the seed handling path at and between different stages. The sensors may provide feedback signals to a controller, which may in turn adjust the operating parameters of various processing devices associated with one or more of the stages in a real-time scenario to optimize the operations and conveyances occurring along the seed handling path.

Abstract: The method of supplying non-twisted cable from a non-rotating container comprising supplying a cable to a first spool in a first position by supplying the cable to the first spool in a direction generally parallel to the centerline of the first spool and wrapping the cable around the first spool so that one twist will be applied to the cable with every circumferential wrap, transferring the first spool to a second position without cutting the cable, transferring a second spool to the first position, supplying the cable to a the second spool in the first position by supplying the cable to the second spool in a direction generally parallel to the centerline of the second spool and wrapping the cable around the second spool so that one twist will be applied to the cable with every circumferential wrap, transferring the first spool to a third position and transferring the second spool to the second position, cutting the cable between the second and the third positions, delivering the cable from the third position

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for sealing packaging material and a chamber machine or a belted chamber machine for implementation of the method for pre-heating at least one sealing bar to a first temperature in order to facilitate the escape of liquid, preferably

Abstract: A method and packaging machine for preparing rapidly disintegrating formulations for oral administration are disclosed. The present invention is characterized in that a powdery mixture including a pharmaceutically active ingredient and a sugar or a sugar alcohol powder is filled into a packaging material and, thereafter, the mixture, filled in the packaging material, is heated. The present invention can simply and economically prepare an oral formulation which undergoes rapid disintegration in the oral cavity and provides for high-quality administration to patients.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for encasing a confectionery product, comprising the steps of (a) depositing an edible mass into a rigid vessel; and (b) sealing the rigid vessel, thereby encasing in a sealed rigid vessel a confectionery product

Abstract: An inexpensive and collapsible advancing and collecting device for leaves and other debris. The advancing collecting device includes a chute section foldable into a U-shaped configuration so as to be adjustable in diameter to accommodate varying size opening bags or containers in which the debris is to be collected. Connectable to the chute section is a planar scoop section. Leaves and debris are collected onto the planar scoop section while the chute section is inserted into the bag or container resting on the ground. The bag or container is leveraged upright by pulling up the advancing collecting device via handles in the scoop section while simultaneously advancing the debris through the chute section.

Abstract: The container includes a lower wall and an erect side wall limiting an upper opening of a housing for accommodating a flexible pouch containing a fluid; containment elements including a containment wall, the gap between its peripheral edge and the side wall being limited; the containment wall adapted to be applied against the pouch and held fixed in this position by holding elements arranged in the container and borne by the containment elements by a structural and functional combination, and being movable between an inactive retracted state and an active expanded state, in which a distal end part is either moved away from the side wall or applied there against without any chance of sliding; and adapted to be applied at any desired location of a zone of the side wall such that the containment wall can be applied and held against the pouch regardless of how full the latter is.

Abstract: A head harness for a horse includes a browband linked, at the ends thereof, to two headpieces, each of which has, symmetrically on either side of the harness, two attachments arranged side by side, and in that, on the front headpiece, the cheek strap of the bit and one end of the throat latch are attached to the first attachment and to the second attachment, respectively, and in that, on the rear headpiece, the nosebeand cheep strap and one end of an auxiliary cheek strap and one end of an auxiliary cheep strap are attached to the first attachment and to the second attachment, respectively, the other end of said auxiliary cheek strap being attached onto the noseband cheek strap located on the other side of the harness, and in that the second attachment of the front headpiece that receives the throat latch and the second attachment of the rear headpiece that receives the auxiliary cheek strap are rigidly connected by a link.

Abstract: A filter cartridge includes a media pack having first and second opposite flow faces; the media pack comprising flutes extending in a direction between the inlet flow face and the outlet flow face; a frame mounted on the second flow face of the media pack; a seal support section extending from the base member; and first and second opposite and spaced blades extending from the base member and in a different direction from the base member as the seal support section. The first and second blades are embedded within the media pack through the second flow face. A seal member is oriented against the seal support section. The filter cartridge can be removably oriented in a cassette. The cassette and filter cartridge are removably oriented in an air cleaner housing. The cassette may include lugs to help position the cartridge in sealing engagement with the air cleaner housing. In another embodiment, the filter cartridge is cassette-free and includes a cartridge-handle projecting therefrom.