Abstract: Wall mounting assemblies and methods are disclosed. The assembly includes a bracket that has two frame members coupled at a hinge. Each frame member has a hook for engaging a recess or slot on a panel. The assembly further includes a panel that has edges that are configured to engage the edges of adjacent panels, without the need for tilting the panel to engage. Each panel has two slots for receiving the bracket. Bending the two frame members on the bracket causes the bracket's hooks to lock into the slots on the panel.

Abstract: A portable shelter including an expandable component and an expandable component support. The expandable component including at least one structural element, e.g., a wall, configured to extend from, and retract into, an opening in a wall of the portable shelter. The expandable component support including a first non-roller bearing assembly affixed to the portable shelter to bear at least a portion of the weight of the at least one structural element.

Abstract: A method for rapidly deploying and erecting a HUD-certified structure includes providing an ISO-certified container. The container includes a container frame including a horizontal floor section, an opposed horizontal roof section and first and second opposed vertical end sections, and a pair of opposed vertically-disposed floor panels. The container frame and the opposed floor panels define an interior cavity with a plurality of dwelling members disposed therein. The method further includes transporting the ISO-certified container to a desired location and forming a HUD-certified structure at the desired location, including manipulating at least some of the dwelling members.

Abstract: A telescopic support assembly including tube assemblies and bearing assemblies. The tube assemblies are arranged telescopically from a largest cross section rear tube assembly to a smallest cross section front tube assembly. The bearing assemblies include a non-roller bearing for each tube assembly other than the front tube assembly. Each bearing assembly is configured to present a surface of the non-roller bearing at the bottom interior of a tube assembly, proximate the front of the tube. Some embodiments include a drive assembly for extending and retracting the telescopic support assembly.

Abstract: Dual-side unfolding building modules are described that allow buildings with greater design flexibility, and particularly, large and open work or living spaces while allowing interesting roof designs such as butterfly type roofs. The building modules fold compactly for transport. The building modules can be prefabricated with interior and exterior finishing material thereby reducing the time required for finishing at the building site.

Abstract: A modular building system in which individual cuboid modules are assembled at a manufacturing facility, optimized for transportation, and transported to a building site by conventional delivery systems. On site, the modules may be modularly assembled into multi-modular buildings. Buildings may be assembled by attaching together a plurality of the structurally self-supporting modules. The modules may be attached horizontally adjacent or vertically adjacent one another using a variety of specialized, interchangeable adaptors. The modules may also be offset horizontally, vertically or perpendicularly to one another.

Abstract: A system is taught comprising a first plain end concrete structure comprising two side faces extending horizontally to end in two end faces and a second fork end concrete structure comprising two side faces extending horizontally to end in two fork ends; said fork ends each comprising a pair of fork walls that define a slot. The system further comprises a base and a rigid support member embedded in the base, and received within said slot. The slot has a width sized to receive an end face of the first plain end structure such that the end face of the first plain end structure is disposed adjacent the rigid support member. A system of stacked structures is taught, said system comprising one or more stacking structures, each comprising two side faces extending vertically to end in a bottom face and a top face, said top face comprising a top profile and said bottom face comprising a bottom profile.

Abstract: An edging border device for controlling growth of vegetation adjacent an object such as a grave marker is disclosed. The device includes a material sheet that has one or more openings suitable for enabling the material sheet to contact at least a portion of an object present in the opening. The material sheet includes one or more extending portions that extend away from an opening whereby the material sheet enables control of growth of vegetation adjacent the object and beneath the device. The extending sheet may have a decorative surface finish to compliment the appearance of the object present in an opening. An extending portion may be formed of any one or more of permeable materials, impermeable materials or combinations thereof. An extending portion may include one or more agricultural control agents wherein the control agents include one or more of herbicidal agents, fungicidal agents, insecticidal agents and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A system and method for erecting a drilling rig is disclosed herein. A system for erecting a drilling rig can comprise a substructure comprising a base platform. Additionally, the rig can comprise a modular rig mast comprising a plurality of sections, the plurality of sections comprising a first section, and the rig mast mountable to the substructure. Lastly, the rig can comprise a first one or more lifting means, the one or more lifting means each having a first end connected to the rig mast and a second end connected to the structure, the lifting means capable of lifting the rig mast from a horizontal position to a vertical position.

Abstract: A securing system for a portable basketball pole assembly is disclosed. The securing system includes ground screws which secure in the ground on either side of a base of the portable basketball pole assembly. A strap is extended from one ground member to the other over the base to hold the base securely to the ground and prevent tipping. Additional straps may be used to extend from the ground members to the pole to further secure the pole. In certain preferred embodiments, separate straps extend from the ground members to the pole. In other embodiments, a single strap is used. The straps are attached to the pole via a pole attachment member. The pole attachment member may conveniently be an after-market part which fits around an existing pole and provides a receiving element to receive the strap or straps. Buckles may be included to allow the straps to be tightened or loosened.

Abstract: The roof reflector provides selectively deployable and retractable devices for installation over the roof of a building structure to reduce the amount of solar energy transmitted to the roof proper. The roof reflector may include a thick roll of insulating material that may be unrolled to cover the roof or rolled up for storage. Alternatively, the roof reflector may have a plurality of rigid panels hinged together to extend over the roof or to fold over one another for storage. Yet another alternative is a plurality of rigid panels that telescope into one another for storage. Still another alternative includes a plurality of laterally disposed slats that may be opened and closed in the manner of Venetian blinds. The roof reflector is remotely operated, either mechanically by a hand crank and cable mechanism, or electronically by a remote signal operating an electric motor.

Abstract: A stair tread overlay and a riser overlay made from solid wood for fitting over a conventional, exposed wooden stair having a generally rounded nose like those found in most residential general construction staircases and prefabricated staircases. The tread overlay and riser overlay cover the exterior surface of a conventional wooden stair from stringer to stringer to hide a construction grade stair tread and riser below that are made from a composite material or unsalvageable hardwood to present an attractive, solid wood surface that is finishable. One or more manufacturing processes for manufacturing a stair tread overlay and a riser overlay. The manufacturing process comprises the forming or milling of wood blanks, to fit over a conventional, exposed wooden stair having a generally rounded nose like those found in most residential and prefabricated staircases.

Abstract: A wall entry tunnel for use with a pet door. The wall entry tunnel extends through a structural feature and forms an enclosed passageway connecting the interior and exterior frames of a pet door. The length of the wall entry tunnel adjusts to fit structural features of various thicknesses. The wall entry tunnel includes modular components that facilitate compact packaging and are readily assembled to construct the enclosed passageway with a perimeter sized to match the size of the pet door opening.

Abstract: An anchoring device for panel supporting structures, which comprises at least one tension element (6) which is adapted to act on a supporting frame (2), which supports at least one panel (3) and rests on a resting surface (4). Means being further provided for tensioning the tension element (6) and means (7) for connecting the tension element (6) to the supporting frame (2) adapted to transmit at least partially the tension forces of the tension element (6) to the supporting frame (2) along a direction that has at least one component substantially perpendicular to the resting surface (4).

Abstract: Provided are systems and components for modular wall assembly. The components include horizontal tracks, vertical studs, and floor tracks that have engagement means for assembling the components together into a frame structure. Horizontal tracks and floor tracks have portions for mourning a wall module such as a wall panel unit, bookshelf unit, or cabinet. The horizontal tracks, vertical studs, and floor studs may be CNC cut from a CAD file for precision alignment between interlocking components. The modular wall assembly systems provide for ease of construction and flexibility m designing the layout of an interior wall.

Abstract: A fastening arrangement for glass balustrades for balconies, terraces and steps has a U-shaped receiving profile (1), between the two limbs (3, 5) of which a safety glass plate (39) is inserted. Dovetail grooves or T grooves (13) are embedded on the limbs (3, 5) of the receiving profile (1) and interact with corresponding dovetail grooves or T grooves on a fastening element (27). The fastening element (27) is first of all pushed into the grooves (13) on the receiving profile (1) and the fastening elements (27) are subsequently tightened at the destination. Any dimensional inaccuracy in the placing of the fastening elements (27) can be compensated for by moving the latter into other grooves in the receiving profile (1).

Abstract: A bracket for a trim unit generally comprising a back plate. The back plate has first and second longitudinal sides, each having an angulated leg projecting transversely at each side. The back plate has first and second back plate portions which extend longitudinally on opposite sides of a longitudinal axis defined intermediate the first and second longitudinal sides. First and second sets of fastening apertures are defined in said first and second portions, respectively. The back plate first portion is detachable from the back plate second portion along the longitudinal axis such that the first portion and the second portion are each separately attachable to a wall in laterally spaced relation with the angulated legs facing each other.

Abstract: A composite panel useful for efficient and economic construction of a building wall or roof includes at least a first rigid structural layer and a cross-linked polymer film layer bonded to and covering a first major planar surface of the rigid structural panel. The panels integrate sheathing or decking and weatherproofing into an integrated product that may be installed on building frame members in substantially the same way that ordinary sheathing or decking is conventionally installed.

Abstract: A building panel structure is disclosed, in which building panels are used to form a structure. Roof panels and roof panel tiles are used to form the roof of the structure. The roof panel includes a core and a coating covering a portion of the core. In some embodiments the core consists of a frame and at least one insulating structural block. The insulating structural blocks can be encapsulated polystyrene (EPS) foam blocks. In some embodiments the coating includes ceramic material. In some embodiments the coating includes a first layer and a second layer. In some embodiments the coating materials are formed into a roof tile before they are coupled to the roof panel core. The roof panel and the roof tile can be shaped, formed, and colored to look like traditional roof tiles such as shake roof tiles or Spanish roof tiles.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein to a structural insulated panel framing system comprising: insulation sheathing receivable by a wall jig; a frame for placement atop the insulation sheathing; and spray foam for application to the frame and the insulation sheathing to fuse the frame and insulation sheathing to produce a structural insulated panel.

Abstract: An intermediate floor for a floor that is built up from elements laid on the intermediate floor, butting together with their edges. The intermediate floor includes an intermediate floor layer including an elastic and/or resilient material. The intermediate floor layer is bonded to an adhesive layer on one side for bonding the elements thereto, which adhesive layer is provided with a protective layer, such as a release sheet, which is detachable so that the elements can be bonded to the adhesive layer. A method for producing an intermediate floor and to the use of an intermediate floor.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a hollow core door is disclosed, as well as a corresponding hollow core door. The method includes the steps of providing a solid flat door skin, moisturizing the flat skin, applying a conditioning resin thereto, pre-heating the flat door skin, and thereafter pressing the flat door skin between a pair of heated platens in a press in order to reform the flat skin into a molded skin including a plurality of panels defined therein. The press continuously closes in order to reform the flat skin into the molded skin, with the rate of press closure being a function of the determined hardness of the flat skin to be reformed. The resulting door skins have an improved bond strength, and are efficiently manufactured.

Abstract: Provided are stone-like or brick-like veneer systems for covering walls. Specifically provided in embodiments are facade panels comprising: (i) a molded brick-like or stone-like panel; and (ii) a suspension rail partially embedded in the panel comprising: a first four-sided frame with horizontally and vertically disposed sides; one or more cross bar joining two or more sides of the first frame; a plurality of posts extending perpendicularly from the first frame or cross bars; a second four-sided frame in communication with the plurality of posts; a tab in communication with the frame for connecting the suspension rail to a surface.

Abstract: Disclosed are various building facade surface configurations and related methods. An exemplary facade includes grooved cavities that are configured in a manner that reflects summer (cooling season) insolation and absorbs winter (heating season) insolation. The effective absorptivities of the exemplary facade for various cavity reflectance characteristics, i.e., a wide range of diffuse and specular reflectance characteristics, are evaluated using a Monte Carlo model. The calculations in an illustrated embodiment are performed for the latitude of 41° N where both heating and cooling loads are significant. Embodiments of facades and other structures are similarly within the scope of the disclosure for locations of different latitudes and longitudes.

Abstract: A wall panel system includes a base track and a plurality of interlocking wall panels. Each wall panel includes a continuous and unitarily formed first panel member and a continuous and unitarily formed second panel member. Each panel member includes a first face portion, an edge portion, and a plurality of connection members. The first and second panel members are interconnected by the plurality of connection member on the first panel member engaging the plurality of connection members on the second panel member.

Abstract: A floor covering is composed of a plurality of hard floor panels wherein the floor panels show a common general decor and may differ from each other in respect to their appearance and/or on their own have zones of a differing appearance. The floor panels, at least at two opposite sides or edges thereof, are provided with coupling parts allowing that two of such floor panels can cooperate with each other at these sides. At least some of the floor panels possess at least one chamfer, such as a beveled edge or the like, wherein the surfaces of these chamfers are provided, at least partially, with a separately applied decorative covering including at least a decorative layer. The appearance of the decorative covering is realized in a manner varying in function of differences occurring in the decor of the floor covering.

Abstract: A joint structure for a floorboard, including: at least one first beveled tenon, the first beveled tenon including a tenon face facing upwards; a first beveled mortise, the first beveled mortise including a mortise face facing upwards; at least one second beveled tenon, the second beveled tenon including a tenon face facing downwards; and a second beveled mortise, the second beveled mortise including a mortise face facing downwards. The first beveled tenon is disposed in parallel to a surface of the floorboard at a right edge approximately half a height of the floorboard; the first beveled mortise is disposed at an inner side of the first beveled tenon. The second beveled tenon is disposed at a left edge approximately half the height of the floorboard. The second beveled mortise is disposed at an inner side of the second beveled tenon.

Abstract: A block combinable with other similar blocks to form a wall comprises a front surface; a top surface including a plurality of bosses, two or more of which are located adjacent each other in a direction along the front surface; and a bottom surface including a groove that has a floor. Each of the two or more bosses of the top surface includes a summit, and the summit of each define a plane. When the block is placed on another similar block such that the bottom surface of the block and a top surface of the other similar block oppose each other to form an interface region, the groove holds two or more bosses of the other similar block that are included in the other similar block's top surface, and the floor does not intersect the plane defined by the two or more bosses of the other similar block.

Abstract: A rebar structure includes a plurality of column longitudinal bars to be connected to a beam. The yield point or the 0.2% proof stress of at least a portion the column longitudinal bars is larger than the yield point or the 0.2% proof stress of a normal reinforcing bar defined by JIS G 3112.

Abstract: A method of molding a clip mount on a baseboard includes: forming a clip mount forming space with a die set including at least first slide die and second slide die; injecting molten resin into the space; forming a first wall; forming a connecting wall so as to extend from a distal end of the first wall such that a distance between the connecting wall and a surface of the baseboard increases as a distance from the first wall increases; forming a second wall; forming a mount wall so as to extend from an end of the second wall such that a distance between the mount wall and the connecting wall increases as a distance from the second wall increases; sliding the first slide die for removal; and sliding the second slide die in a different direction from a direction in which the first slide die is slid for removal.

Abstract: A foundation form comprising a first barrier, an opposed second barrier oriented at a non-right angle toward the first barrier, and a plurality of ties engaging with the first barrier and the second barrier at a plurality of axial lengths.

Abstract: The invention resides in an alignment device able to align substantially vertical starter bars for a masonry block wall, the alignment device comprising a plurality of spacer arms spaced a predetermined distance from each other and a plurality of attachment members attached to respective spacer arms, the attachment members able to be operatively attached to the vertical starter bars.

Abstract: A spacer for an insulating glazing unit, the spacer including a longitudinal body including two longitudinal sides and two membranes or membrane parts, each membrane or membrane part configured to be secured to a glass sheet of the insulating glazing unit, and each membrane or membrane part configured to be articulated to the body about an axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the body between a position in which the membrane or membrane part lies against a longitudinal side of the body and a position in which the membrane or membrane part is at least partially moved apart from the longitudinal side of the body. The spacer allows the size of the insulating glazing unit not to be restricted while ensuring a bead for example of butyl of the insulating glazing unit can withstand high climatic loads without being damaged.

Abstract: A deformable guide for partitions in general includes a plate strip that is die cut, cut and bent to form a U and that has continuous sections alternating with sections provided with cuts and holes. Each section with cuts and holes is provided at least with cuts and holes that are orthogonal to the edge of the plate strip and suited to divide such section into portions, wherein those portions are bent with respect to each other to form a 115° angle.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for inserting a tag into a bale of agricultural material is disclosed. The tag is inserted into the bale material, during bale production, such that the tag is within the bale material, but within reading distance of an outer surface of the final bale. In square bales, the tag is placed in either the first or last slice of the bale. In round bales, the tag is place in the outer circumferential layer of the bale as it is formed. The tag may be gravity fed or forcibly fed into the stream of crop material as it passes from the baling apparatus pick-up to the baling chamber. A system for identifying and tracking an individual bale is also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing packaging, in particular composite packaging for liquid foodstuffs, having a cross-sectional area that decreases in the pour-out direction in the gable region. The packaging is composed of a sleeve having a gable region having a plurality of gable faces and a pouring element. The apparatus has at least one rotatable mandrel wheel having a plurality of mandrels for holding the sleeves. Additionally, a method for producing such packaging and a gable press for use with the aforementioned apparatus. In order to allow easier and more cost-effective production, it is proposed that the apparatus has a gable press, assigned to a single mandrel wheel position, for folding the gable region, for connecting all the gable faces of the gable region of the sleeve to the pouring element and for sealing the protruding ears in the same mandrel wheel position.

Abstract: Provided is a method of producing a standard seawater solution for nutrient salt measurement, the method including at least: an impurity removal treatment step (S2) of removing an impurity from a seawater sample containing a nutrient salt; a main sterilization treatment step (S4) of killing a microorganism in the seawater sample; a bottling step (S6) including pouring the treated seawater sample into a resin bottle (3) and hermetically sealing the resin bottle; and a metal sealing step (S7) including covering an outer surface of the resin bottle (3) after being hermetically sealed with a film-like material (5) including a metal film (or a metal foil) (5a) and sealing the resin bottle therein by reduced pressure suction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vacuum packaging machine for producing an evacuated packaging of a product, which is disposed between an upper film and a lower film, and which can also be reliably used for thicker cover films or hard packaging. This is solved by means of a vacuum packaging machine which contains a forming station and at least one tool lifter (10) with tools, comprising an upper tool part (13) and a lower tool part (12) and a lifting system, which enables a first and a second lifting or closing movement, wherein at least one tool lifting cylinder (19) for a vertical lift of the lower tool part (12) as well as a cylinder shaft (15) passed through the lower tool part (12) and having a locking cam (16) is provided, and the cylinder shaft (15) is passed through an opening (17) of the lower tool part (12), the cross-section of said opening corresponding to that of the locking cam (16).

Abstract: A method for containing a bale of compressible material without straps or wires includes compressing a quantity of compressible material into a bale and introducing the bale of compressed material into a container in the compressed state. The container can be sealed following receipt of the bale. A baler can be used with a press for compressing the material, and a bagging station can facilitate transfer of the bale to the container without straps or wires securing the bale following compression.

Abstract: A system and method of transporting wine includes packaging bottles of wine in an insulated container having a cold pack. The containers are transported in an insulated carrier from a winery or warehouse to an intermediate location, such as a warehouse or overnight carrier, and then transported to the intended recipient, such as a residence, a wine wholesaler, or a wine retailer, by uninsulated overnight carrier. The thermal properties of the container are chosen to keep the wine below a target temperature even if the overnight carrier is unsuccessful in delivering the wine on a first try.

Abstract: A coated fabric (11), comprising a fabric (12) from polymer tapes (12a, 12b), wherein the fabric (12) is coated with a sealing layer (13), wherein • at least a portion of the polymer tapes (12a, 12b) have a breaking tenacity of less than 45 cN/tex, preferably 15 to 40 cN/tex and an elongation at break of more than 30%, preferably of 40 to 90%, and/or • wherein the sealing layer (13) is formed from a composition A comprising at least one ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer, and wherein the composition has a density from 0.905 to 0.930 g/cc, preferably from 0.910 to 0.

Abstract: A refrigerator includes a cabinet defining an open storage space and including a door with an exterior side and an interior side adapted to receive a modular component. The modular component includes a base removably connected to the interior side and has a first edge and a second edge. A component door is hingedly-connected to the first edge of the base and is operable between an open position and a closed position. The base and component door define a sealed compartment when the component door is in the closed position. First fasteners are disposed on the component door, and second fasteners are disposed on the base. The second fasteners engage the first fasteners to create an airtight seal between the component door and the base. A vacuum device is in communication with the sealed compartment and a heat sealer is disposed on the base or the component door.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aluminum riding stirrup having a tread with an upper surface where the foot rests and an arched structure that in turn includes one pair of branches whose bases are integral with the two sides of the tread and an upper arch that joins the branches, wherein the stirrup has one or more parts or elements made of titanium.

Abstract: Air filtering assemblies described herein include one or more venturi elements that include extended pulse outlets. The pulse outlets may, in one or more embodiments, include two regions between the throat of the venturi element and the distal end of the pulse outlet that diverge at different rates. In one or more embodiments, the venturi elements may include openings at the distal ends of their pulse outlets that have non-circular cross-sectional shapes. In one or more embodiments, the non-circular cross-sectional shapes of the openings at the distal ends of the pulse outlets of the venturi elements may be selected to match non-circular openings in the filter elements attached to the pulse outlets of the venturi elements.

Abstract: The Debris Intrusion Shield for Jet Engine Applications is a prolate hemispheroid metallic assembly installed at the intake of a jet engine. The assembly is designed and intended to limit or prevent the intrusion of solid or semi-solid objects into the engine intake while on the ground or in-flight. All elements of the assembly are arrayed symmetrically about the longitudinal axis of the engine. The assembly is constructed of four basic parts. Tubing is positioned as a radial array about the engine circumference, and serves as the primary debris deflection element. The engine mounting collar serves as the aft point-of-attachment of the assembly to the engine nacelle, and as the aft mounting point for the radial array of tubing. The forward mounting fixture serves as the forward point of connection for the tubing elements. The forward mounting fixture cover serves as a protective cover for the electrical anti-icing elements located at the forward surface of the forward mounting fixture.

Abstract: An elongated wire cage for insertion in to a known type of fabric filter (not shown) includes a pair of cage sections secured together by a pair of couplers attached to respective adjacent ends of the cage sections and having compatible flanges for securing the cage sections together thus forming the elongated cage.

Abstract: An air filter system and an air filter therefore are provided for use in a building with first and second zones separated by a wall-door system having a wall with a door therein. The gap between a lower edge of the door and the floor has an air flow permitting region. An air filter is mounted to extend substantially across the air flow permitting region. In a preferred embodiment the air filter extends across a lower edge of a door and filters air that passes below the lower door edge and a portion of the floor below the lower edge.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the manufacture of a multilayered filter medium whose air permeability is at least 500 l/m2sec and a multilayered filter medium obtainable by said method which, when charged with 5 mg/cm2 SAE-dust of the class “fine”, exhibits a pressure increase of no more than 100 Pa.

Abstract: A fluid filter has an annular filter element and a particular annular seal, which has axial first and second surfaces, an outer circumferential surface, and an inner circumferential surface. The seal includes a sealing protrusion, defined by the axial first surface of the annular seal, with a section forming an axially oriented seal surface, as well as a filter element receptacle defined by the axial second surface. The receptacle receives an axial end of the annular filter element therein. To assist with installation, a feature defining a helix is included as part of the inner circumferential surface of the annular seal, and forms part of a radially oriented seal, surface.

Abstract: A sintered porous body made from a green compact of a flowable air laid mixture of metal particles and metal fibers is disclosed. The green compact is sintered to provide the porous sintered body with an isotropic distribution of metal particles and metal fibers throughout the matrix. The porous sintered body includes metal particles which act as nodes and are sintered to fibers and portions of fibers are sintered to other fibers.