Abstract: One aspect of the disclosure is a method of packaging a plurality siding panels. The method includes providing a plurality of siding panels, each siding panel having a front face, a rear face, top edge, a bottom edge, and a support member secured to the rear face, placing a first siding panel vertically within a box, the box having a first side, a second side, a top side, and a bottom side, and placing a second siding panel vertically within the box next to the first siding panel.

Abstract: A camera casing comprising at least one front face. The front face comprises a first opening and is configured to securely fit with a camera. A flexible covering is attached to a perimeter of the front face, the covering having a service opening to provide access to an interior of the camera casing. The camera casing further includes a first retaining member arranged in the interior of the camera casing, the first retaining member configured to secure the camera to the front face.

Abstract: A packaged bundle using a special designed packaging channel for dunnage is disclosed. The packaging channel dunnage has a channel with hemmed edges and swedged ends exhibiting a two-curved profile to provide a more secure bundle and improved safety during transport and handling.

Abstract: A cargo container is provided. The cargo container includes a frame part, a panel part, a plurality of lead screws and a plurality of guide brackets, so that the cargo container may be operated in a fixing mode or a folding mode according to loading or unloading of cargo. Thus, the volume in the folding mode may be reduced, and transport with stacked may be facilitated, so that a highly efficient cargo container may be provided that is easy to store and transport.

Abstract: A pack includes compressible insulation products that each have a longitudinal axis, a peripheral surface, and first and second ends. The pack includes a stack of at least two modules, where each module includes a row of insulation products positioned next to one another along a first direction. The modules of the stack are superimposed along a second direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axes of the insulation products and to the first direction. The pack also includes a cover that wraps the stack by covering five faces of the stack including the two end faces of the stack formed by the ends of the insulation products and at least the periphery of the sixth face of the stack.

Abstract: A heating system includes a first pipe portion configured to connect to piping that returns water from a heat exchanger in a building back to a boiler in the building. A longitudinal axis of the first pipe portion can extend vertically. A second pipe portion can have a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis extending therebetween. The first end of the second pipe portion can be configured to connect to piping that supplies water to the heat exchanger. The second end of the second pipe portion can be configured to connect to the second end of the first pipe portion. The longitudinal axis of the second pipe portion can extend parallel to the longitudinal axis of the first pipe portion. The second pipe portion can be spaced-apart from the first pipe portion. The system can be in the form of an installation kit for a heating appliance.

Abstract: A lock package is provided. The package holder is suitable to simultaneously position at least two locks. The package holder includes a plate portion and a partition. The plate portion has two opposite surfaces, at least two positioning portions, and a non-positioning portion. The surfaces are configured to be disposed with the locks. The positioning portions are configured to position plural escutcheons of the locks, and a portion of each of the escutcheons is exposed, in which the non-positioning portion is configured to cover a plurality of handles of the locks.

Abstract: A cover assembly internally supported by a removable irregular object provides a seating apparatus. A top cover and a bottom cover are separated allowing access to the object within. A cushion assembly conforms to the irregular upper surface of the object forming a generally uniform top surface for the cover assembly. Foam structural supports in the corners of the cover assembly provide additional structural support and padding. A back support provides support for a person sitting on the cover assembly.

Abstract: An industrial mat having a supporting structure; an upper layer provided above the supporting structure for forming an upper surface of the mat, a lower layer provided below the supporting structure for providing a lower surface of the mat; and lifting elements attached to the upper layer, the lower layer or the supporting structure. The lifting elements include D-shaped members, O-shaped members, U-shaped members, eyelets, hooks, circular or polygonal rings, chains, or cables that are configured and dimensioned for attachment to attached to the supporting structure or the upper or lower layer with sufficient strength to provide certified overhead lifting of the mat for installation and reclamation thereof.

Abstract: An elongated sealing assembly arranged to extend across a rectilinear rough opening in a wall of the building and a window frame for supporting a glass infill in that window frame, the elongated sealing assembly comprising an elongated extruded flexible panel having an elongated first edge, an elongated second edge, an elongated first side, an elongated second side, an elongated bituminous strip extending adjacent a second edge on the first side of the flexible panel, an elongated bituminous strip extending along a first edge on the first side of the flexible panel, an elongated dart flange extending perpendicularly outwardly from the first side of the flexible panel adjacent the elongated bituminous strip thereat, and an elongated, thickness-adjustable assembly coextruded with the elongated extruded flexible panel to permit in-field accommodation with adjacent yet spaced apart gaskets with respect to the support of a glass infill in the window frame.

Abstract: An industrial mat having a supporting structure; an upper layer provided above the supporting structure for forming an upper surface of the mat, a lower layer provided below the supporting structure for providing a lower surface of the mat; and lifting elements attached to the upper layer, the lower layer or the supporting structure. The lifting elements include D-shaped members, O-shaped members, U-shaped members, eyelets, hooks, circular or polygonal rings, chains, or cables that are configured and dimensioned for attachment to attached to the supporting structure or the upper or lower layer with sufficient strength to provide certified overhead lifting of the mat for installation and reclamation thereof.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a wire harness which allows only the nonwoven fabric exterior structure to be disassembled without damaging an interior wire bundle. A wire harness according to the present invention has a nonwoven fabric exterior structure obtained by heat-molding while a wire bundle is wound with the nonwoven fabric. The nonwoven fabric exterior structure protects a part of the outer periphery of the wire bundle. The wire harness is provided with a paper tape that is provided with a part thereof exposed from the outer peripheral surface of the nonwoven fabric exterior structure. The paper tape is heat-molded together with the nonwoven fabric with the tip sticking out from the winding end edge so that the base portion of the tip exposed from the outer peripheral surface of the nonwoven fabric exterior structure shows the position of the winding end edge.

Abstract: A bag of compressed blowing wool is provided. The bag has an end configured as a tear-away portion enabling the end of the bag to be readily torn away from the bag.

Abstract: Corrosion control in reinforced concrete is generally disclosed. Some example embodiments may include concrete including aggregate, cement, and/or microcapsules distributed within the cement, where the individual microcapsules may include a high pH salt substantially contained within an acid-soluble shell. If the pH of the concrete decreases, the acid soluble shell may swell and/or dissolve, such as below a pH of about 11, which may release the high pH salt. The high pH salt may locally increase the pH of the concrete. By increasing the pH above about pH 11, corrosion of steel rebar may be prevented and/or reduced.

Abstract: A packaging for a window comprising a folded sheet member and at least one fastener or bonder for interconnecting different sections of the sheet member for the formation of a box, where two lid sections are each connected to a side section of the sheet member. The sum of the widths of the lid sections is substantially equal to the width of a receiving section intended for carrying the window and the lid sections have different widths. The width of each lid section corresponds to at least ¼ of the width of the receiving section. Preferably, the packaging comprises an indication that it should be opened at the joint between the two lid sections and one of the lid sections preferably has a standard width regardless of the size of the packaging, preferably approximately 40 cm. A packed window and a method for packing a window is also part of the invention.

Abstract: A packaging system and a method of packaging a plurality of floor panels in a box includes floor panels having a top layer and a bottom layer. The top layer has a top surface with a visible decorative pattern and a bottom surface adhered to a top surface of the bottom layer such that the bottom layer is offset from the top layer in a direction of length and width and a marginal end portion of the top surface of the bottom layer and a marginal end portion of the bottom surface of the top layer is exposed. At least one of the marginal end portions has an adhesive. The floor panels are stacked in the box in pairs. Each of the pairs is stacked such that the top surfaces of the top layers of each of the pairs of the floor panels are facing each other.

Abstract: A cover assembly for attachment to the doors of a motor vehicle, to protect their exterior surfaces, includes at least two cover panels that are adjustably affixed to one another to provide a subassembly of variable effective width. Upper and lower portions of the panels are disengageably attached to the door.

Abstract: An insulating cover is adapted for sealing an attic access panel. The insulating cover includes a substantially rectangular fabric layer and at least one rod for raising the fabric layer above the attic access panel. A cavity is defined by the fabric layer and is adapted to contain a volume of stationary air. A seal is formed around a perimeter of the fabric layer. The seal includes multiple fiber strands of material that are adapted to conform to a shape of a floor surface. The fiber strands are adapted to seal gaps formed where the cover meets the floor surface.

Abstract: A starter block and a shingle are utilized to form courses that may be positioned in overlapping fashion on a roof to form a roofing covering system. The particular design of the starter block and shingle result in a roofing product that provides increased durability over previous designs. The starter block may be formed with top and bottom surfaces, opposite side surfaces with tapering heights, and a front surface having a greater height than a back surface of the starter block. When the starter block is coupled to a roof deck, a semi-rigid shingle having a generally planar bottom surface may be placed upon the starter block so that a portion of the shingle extends off of the starter block over the back surface thereof and onto the roof deck to facilitate contact between the shingle and the roof deck at a location more proximal to the starter block back surface than if the same back surface had the same height as the front surface.

Abstract: A method of retaining a longitudinally compressed flexible duct, the method includes removing at least one retaining strap from extending longitudinally about a flexible container retaining a longitudinally compressed flexible duct having a first end and a second end within the flexible container, the retaining strap extending about a first end and a second end of the flexible container. The method further includes securing a choker about a circumference transverse to the longitudinally compressed flexible duct and the flexible container to circumferentially compress a portion of the longitudinally compressed flexible duct at a position intermediate of the first end and the second end of the longitudinally compressed flexible duct.

Abstract: A sink assembly is provided. The sink assembly can comprise a container having a generally trapezoidal shaped cross section. The container can be closed about a sink within the container. The sink can be supported in the container by at least one support element, for example a corner support, a top support having a generally triangular shape, and a drain support. Multiple sink assemblies can be efficiently stacked next to one another for shipping and/or storage.

Abstract: A device and method for packaging and protecting window treatments to provide cushioning and protection against impact.

Abstract: A package of specialty shingles is provided, preferably for containing hip, ridge or rake shingles, with support in the bottom of the package for the shingles that is complementary to the lower ends of nested, stacked shingles in the package. Shaped constraining devices are provided, for retaining the shape of shingles in the package. An assembly of packages of the specialty shingles is provided, in a tray arrangement, and a pallet assembly of various levels of such packages disposed on a pallet are also provided.

Abstract: A container for a compressible article is disclosed, wherein the container includes first and second opposed sides having a first length, a first pair of flaps or edge attached to an end of the first and second opposed sides defining an end of the container, third and fourth opposed sides capable of having a second shorter length; and a second pair of flaps or edges attached to the third and fourth sides, the second pair of flaps having a fold line approximately aligned with the end of the container.

Abstract: A sink assembly is provided. The sink assembly can comprise a container having a generally trapezoidal shaped cross section. The container can be closed about a sink within the container. The sink can be supported in the container by at least one support element, for example a corner support, a top support having a generally triangular shape, and a drain support. Multiple sink assemblies can be efficiently stacked next to one another for shipping and/or storage.

Abstract: The invention is an environmentally friendly anti-theft security cage for outdoor air conditioner/heat pump units conceived to prevent the vandalism and theft of copper tubing from the unit and to recycle energy waste from the units protected. In addition to protecting the units from vandalism, the security cage is equipped with wind-powered generator(s) positioned to utilize the exhaust from the enclosed air conditioner/heat pump units to generate electricity. Single or multiple generators may be utilized dependent upon the capacity and number of air conditioner/heat pump units enclosed. The cage is also equipped with anti-tamper sensors connected to a microprocessor to provide an alarm system to discourage thieves.

Abstract: A kit containing components which can be assembled into a shutter panel includes a header, a footer, a plurality of brackets, a first stile, a second stile, a plurality of louvers. One embodiment also contains a jig to align the bracket with the header or footer for attachment. Each bracket is sized and configured to be connected to an end of the header or footer. The stiles each have a longitudinal channel which enables the stiles to be fitted over at least one of the brackets. The jig has a mouth sized to receive an end of the footer or header and a cavity adjacent the mouth such that a user of the jig can place one end of a bracket in the cavity and the other end of the header or footer in the mouth. The kit may be packaged in two packs. One pack contains a header, a footer and a plurality of brackets.

Abstract: A method of retaining a longitudinally compressed flexible duct, the method includes disposing a strap about a closed flexible container enclosing a longitudinally compressed duct to circumferentially restrict a circumferential dimension of the flexible container and a corresponding circumferential dimension of the longitudinally compressed duct intermediate a first end of the longitudinally compressed duct and a second end of the longitudinally compressed duct. The method further includes opening an end of the flexible container to allow expansion of the longitudinally compressed duct intermediate the opened end of the flexible container and the strap.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for producing concrete blocks, particularly paving stones, building blocks or the like, comprising a storage container forming a receiving chamber for a plurality of layers of concrete in different colors. Dispensing means are provided, in order to dispense partial amounts of the layers from the receiving chamber such that a release device connected downstream receives a mixture of the layers of concrete in different colors. At least a partial section of a side wall of the receiving chamber is provided with at least one dispensing opening for dispensing a partial amount of the layers. The size of the passage of the dispensing opening can be varied by the dispensing means.

Abstract: A building boards loading structure which loads plural building boards, being similar sheets, on a pallet. The building boards loading structure has plural packages, and the packages have plural building boards and plural bands. The plural building boards are banded at plural locations by the plural bands, and the plural packages are stacked vertically, to provide an upper and lower package in regard to two packages, and loaded on a pallet. The locations of bands in each upper and lower package which is loaded on the pallet are different from each other in relation to the lateral direction. The location of bands in a lowest package which is loaded on the pallet is different, in relation to the lateral direction, from the location of the stringers and an entry in the pallet for inserting a fork of a fork lift truck.

Abstract: (EN) The invention relates to a transport unit (1), comprising several panels (2), piled in two or more piles (3), supported by one or more support elements (4) and wrapped in a single film (5). Each of said two or more piles (3) is separately supported by said one or more support elements (4) and the film is a stretch film in the form of a tube (5) with elastic radial properties and non-elastic axial properties which is arranged horizontally around the piles (3) and said one or more support elements (4) to hold the above together and to guarantee the stability of the transport unit (1) during manipulation and transport.

Abstract: A packaging system and a method of packaging a plurality of floor panels in a box includes floor panels having a top layer and a bottom layer. The top layer has a top surface with a visible decorative pattern and a bottom surface adhered to a top surface of the bottom layer such that the bottom layer is offset from the top layer in a direction of length and width and a marginal end portion of the top surface of the bottom layer and a marginal end portion of the bottom surface of the top layer is exposed. At least one of the marginal end portions has an adhesive. The floor panels are stacked in the box in pairs. Each of the pairs is stacked such that the top surfaces of the top layers of each of the pairs of the floor panels are facing each other.

Abstract: The present invention is a pre-construction sample that is made of a flexible material and has a product image corresponding to an actual construction product. The pre-construction sample is preferably at least 18 inches in one dimension. The pre-construction sample is preferably produced by a printing process having at least 200 dpi. Kits of pre-construction samples are provided to assist the consumer choosing from among various construction products.

Abstract: Packages of compressed blowing wool are provided. The packages include a body of compressed blowing wool. The compression of the blowing wool is in a radially inward direction with respect to an axis extending from one end of the body of compressed blowing wool to another end of the body of compressed blowing wool. A bag encapsulates the body of compressed blowing wool. The bag has a plurality of bag sections and opposing ends. The bag sections have contrasting visual characteristics configured to focus the attention of a user toward one of the bag. One of the bag sections includes indicia configured to assist in opening one end of the bag.

Abstract: A package of compressed blowing insulation includes a body of compressed blowing insulation, a bag encapsulating the body of compressed blowing insulation and a slit extending through the package to define a partially divided package.

Abstract: Top and bottom packing brackets for supporting respective smaller top and larger bottom ends of a tapered architectural column during shipment and storage. Each of the packing brackets includes a ring portion and a surrounding frame portion joined together by webbing extending therebetween. The ring portion of the respective top and bottom packing brackets are sized to closely receive the smaller top and larger bottom ends of the columns.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes a wood product package comprising a plurality of wood products having a performance attribute. The performance attribute of the wood products is certified in statistical terms based on a degree to at which at least one of a morphology, microstructure, macrostructure or chemical composition property remains substantially symmetrical about a cross-sectional centroid of each of the wood products. Each of the plurality of wood products have a cross-sectional centroid. The plurality of wood products each have a property that is substantially symmetrical about the cross-sectional centroids. The property is related to morphology, microstructure, macrostructure, and chemical composition. Further aspects of the disclosure are directed towards methods for sorting wood products.

Abstract: In order to produce a packaging for a sink which has particularly good absorption properties and a low rate of transportation damage there is proposed a packaging for a sink which comprises at least one supporting body that is formed at least partly from a foamed plastic material and comprises at least one seating element incorporating a seating channel for an edge section of the sink, and an outer packaging whose interior accommodates the sink and the at least one supporting body, wherein the at least one supporting body extends over substantially the entire internal height of the interior of the outer packaging.

Abstract: Packaging for one or more shower doors is provided where the doors are displayed to the consumer at the time of sale while associated hardware/header rails are secured from view, vandalism, and theft. The packaging provides a buffering frame around the doors. There are lateral wrap structures that retain the hardware and header rails, and end caps that provide locking cradles for the ends of the doors.

Abstract: A system for displacing a sub-length of duct from a flexible container retaining a longitudinally compressed length of the duct in provided. A choker is disposed about the flexible container, and defines a radial constriction on the container sufficient to significant expansion of the retained longitudinally compressed duct between the choker and the closed end of the container.

Abstract: A flexible collapsible corrugated drain pipe has a corrugation structure that permits a tight bending radius and relatively facile collapsing and expansion of corrugations, thereby permitting convenient manipulation and installation of drain pipe and packaging, display, storage and transportation of the collapsed pipe sections.

Abstract: A multi-piece access gate kit and methods for packaging and assembling multi-piece access gates, such as driveway gates. An access gate having proximal and distal portions allowing for packaging, distribution, and retail display in a reduced footprint container. An exemplary access gate may have a distal portion that may be uncoupled from a proximal portion and placed in a substantially overlapping arrangement to facilitate placement in a reduced footprint container small enough for placement in a retail display and/or in a consumer's vehicle for transportation.

Abstract: Packages of compressed blowing wool are provided. The packages include at least two partial packages of compressed blowing wool. The partial packages have a body of compressed blowing wool encapsulated by a bag. The partial packages include an open end and a closed end. The open ends of the partial packages are configured to expose the body of compressed blowing wool. A joining mechanism is configured to join the partial packages into the package. The partial packages are joined such that the exposed bodies of compressed blowing wool in the open ends are substantially in contact with each other. The package is configured for separation into the partial packages and the partial packages are configured for loading into a blowing wool machine.

Abstract: A shipping system comprises an article of furniture and a packaging assembly. The packaging assembly includes a container and a protective insert. The container houses the article of furniture. The protective insert is disposed within the container and is positioned to help protect the article of furniture from damage. The protective insert has at least one convertible portion that is adapted to be removed from a surrounding portion of the protective insert, transition between a first configuration and a second configuration, and form at least a portion of an accessory product for the article of furniture when the convertible portion is in the second configuration.

Abstract: A floor repair kit (1) for repairing a damaged area (22) on a flooring material (21). To use, a user first adds tint (6) to a filler (9) to create a tint/filler mixture (26). Then, the user adds a hardener (15) to the tint/filler mixture (26) to create a tint/filler/hardener mixture (27). The tint/filler/hardener mixture (27) is then applied to a damaged area (22) on a flooring material (21) and permitted to harden. A protective material (14) is secured over the hardened tint/filler/hardener mixture (27) and over an area of the flooring material (21) surrounding the damaged area (22). The protective material (14) located over the hardened tint/filler/hardener mixture (27) is cut to expose the hardened tint/filler/hardener mixture (27) and the exposed hardened tint/filler/hardener mixture (27) is then sanded. Finally, the user removes the protective material (14) from the flooring material (21) to reveal a repaired floor (28).

Abstract: A quantity of glass or mineral fiber, or cellulose insulation is provided. At least one capsule containing a quantity of an additive is provided, such that a there is a predetermined ratio between the quantity of the additive and the quantity of the glass or mineral fiber, or cellulose insulation. The glass or mineral fiber, or cellulose insulation and the at least one capsule are enclosed in a common package.

Abstract: This invention provide packaging structure for building boards and building boards loading structure. A packaging structure comprises plural building boards and plural bands, and wherein the plural building boards are banded at plural locations by the plural bands, and wherein a surface of bands which locates in a both end of the packaging structure is adhesive. And a building boards loading structure which loads plural building boards a pallet with, wherein the building boards loading structure comprises plural packages, and wherein the package comprises plural building boards and plural bands, and wherein the plural building boards are banded at plural locations by the plural bands, and wherein the plural packages are loaded the pallet with, and wherein the location of bands in each upper and lower package which is loaded the pallet with is different each other.

Abstract: Embodiments of door protectors are described. One typical embodiment comprises front and rear corrugated cardboard panels that are draped over a door by way of one or more pieces of saddle tape that join the panels along their respective top edges. Note: need to mention the Edge Tape and its function, as well. A plurality of folds, perforations and cutouts are provided on the faces of the panels to permit access to the door's hardware. Accordingly, the door can be operated in a traditional manner while providing impact and damage protection to the door. In variations, the rear faces of the panels that contact the door's surfaces are lined or coated with non-abrasive material, such as EPE foam, a towel liner, or a non-abrasive coating, The panels include a plurality of widthwise folds that permit the door protector to be folded for transport and storage.

Abstract: A shield for protecting doors from damage caused by contact from construction equipment, furniture or other objects carried in and out of a doorway. The door shield comprises a corrugated cardboard rectangular panel with top, bottom, left, and right side edges. The panel includes perforations along a plurality of parallel and spaced apart vertical lines in its right portion and a plurality of parallel and spaced apart horizontal lines in its top portion. The perforations enable tearing of portions of the panel along the vertical and horizontal lines to make the door shield adaptable to different lengths and widths of the doors. The panel also includes perforations along grid lines at a location so as to receive a door handle through a hole formed by tearing portions of the panel along the grid lines.

Abstract: A bundle (8) of rolls made from a strip of insulation of a fibrous material, comprising several rolls, arranged side by side with the axes thereof parallel in several superimposed layers with a wrapping film wrapping each layer in a compressed state in a first direction perpendicular to the axes of the rolls and a sleeve enclosing the superimposed layers in a state with the layers compressed one against the other in a second direction (F3) perpendicular to the axes of the rolls and perpendicular to the first direction and covering the first and second ends of the rolls of the bundle.