Abstract: A boot is provided which includes a resiliently deformable frame shaped to the respective contours of the rear window aperture of the truck cab and front window aperture in the forward wall of the camper. The opposite end walls of the boot frame terminate in respective continuous thickened lips which respectively snap-fit into corresponding channels provided in the cab and camper window frame. The thickened lips each include a flange-like projection which when the boot is installed provides a trough for draining away water.

Abstract: A resilient sheet metal runner for attaching wallboard to a supporting structure comprising a base attaching flange having a resilient web coextensive therewith and integral with a longitudinal edge thereof with a support portion integral with an opposite edge of the resilient web and a stop flange integral with the opposite edge of the support portion. The base flange is disposed in a first plane, the flexible web is disposed in a second plane at an obtuse angle to that of the base flange and with respect to a third plane represented by the support portion. The stop flange extends at an obtuse angle toward the first plane in a fourth plane which it occupies but is of less width than the resilient web so that it does not extend into the first plane.

Abstract: Panel for soundproof and fireproof inner walls, of a type comprising two parallel reinforcing metal plates mechanically interconnected to form an interspace therebetween and a filler of insulating material, constituted essentially of rock-wool like material arranged in the interspace. At least one continuous diaphragm extends parallel to the reinforcing metal plates and divides the filler into parallel layers. The diaphragm comprises a plate of solid refractory material having projecting edges projecting beyond the filler. The reinforcing metal plates have folded edges constituting section member like portions thereof. The projecting edges are in engagement with the folded edges of the metal plates. The folded edges are seam folded to hold the metal plates together.

Abstract: Polyisoprenes having a minimum of 60% of 1,2- and 3,4-vinyl structures are useful as vibration-damping materials.The polyisoprenes are used individually or as a mixture with inorganic or organic fillers, or in the form of block copolymers.

Abstract: In a metal building wall construction intended especially for house basement walls, the walls consist of edge interlocked metal panels resting on the web of an upwardly-open perimeter channel that delineates the basement floor. A flange on the channel inner side sets the depth of a poured concrete floor and acts as a screed for levelling the concrete. The perimeter channel web is wider than the panels are thick and they are supported at their inner face by spaced tabs struck up out of the perimeter channel web to leave internal drain holes which permit escape of water received in the perimeter channel. Since the thin passage between abutting edge webs unavoidably promotes capillary action whereby water can be drawn into it from the adjacent soil, the passage is provided along its length with an enlargement forming a vertical longitudinal drain passage that will trap the water moving into the passage and cause it to travel downwards to the perimeter channel and through the drain holes.

Abstract: A lattice portion of elastomeric material comprises a generally rectangular framework for sealing at least one cladding panel in a building construction. The lattice portions have at least one member protruding from each corner of the rectangle and being an extension of a side of the rectangle. The lattice portions are preformed, assembled on a structure of a building and joined together to form a continuous lattice by forming junctions between adjacent lattice portions or between lattice portions and intermediate spacing which may connect the lattice portions. The completed lattice is attached to the building and cladding panels inserted into the lattice.

Abstract: A heat-insulating panel, particularly adapted for walls of buildings, including two parallel thin ribbed metal sheets covering an intermediate layer, consisting of a heat-insulating resin, in which the said covering metal sheets show in positions corresponding to each other and at a regular distance undercut reliefs projecting on one face whereat there are inserted coupling organs of the said metal sheets, consisting of material having a low thermal conductivity, and on each projecting relief there are fixed movably fastening means to the support structures and the end portions of the two metal sheets are folded over and shaped so as to build a concave edge and a convex edge, which may be coupled by embedding with each other and provided on their inner surfaces with gaskets having a series of longitudinal lamellar reliefs, placed in intercalated positions.

Abstract: A double-skin building panel having an insulating core and having an outer facing sheet laterally offset from and spaced-apart from an inner facing sheet--each panel presenting an overlapping edge portion along one longitudinal side and an overlapped edge portion along its opposite longitudinal side. The panels are adapted to be erected in lapped relation without externally visible fasteners. The insulating core comprises a honeycomb core member filling a major portion of the space between the facing sheets, and rigid spacing means, one positioned along each side of the panel and thermally insulating the facing sheets from each other. The honeycomb core member presents open ended cells which are substantially entirely filled with an insulating medium, for example, expanded silicate.

Abstract: A double-skin building panel having an insulating core and having an outer facing sheet laterally offset from and spaced-apart from an inner facing sheet -- each panel presenting an overlapping edge portion along one longitudinal side and an overlapped edge portion along its opposite longitudinal side. The panels are adapted to be erected in lapped relation without externally visible fasteners. The insulating core comprises a honeycomb core member filling a major portion of the space between the facing sheets, and rigid spacing means, one positioned along each side of the panel and thermally insulating the facing sheets from each other. The honeycomb core member presents open ended cells which are substantially entirely filled with an insulating medium, for example, expanded silicate.

Abstract: There is provided an insulating unit, such as a double-glazed sealed window unit, comprising at least two spaced-apart transparent plates. The plates are sealingly joined together around their peripheral edges by sealing means, thereby to form a sealed chamber in which there is enclosed a medium such as gas, air or liquid. Means are provided to permit a pivoting movement of at least one of the transparent plates towards and away from an opposing plate, thereby to increase or decrease the volume of the enclosed medium in response to changes in the temperature of the transparent plates.

Abstract: A clamping insert for disposition in a groove of a grooved member and around the edge of a plate member for locking the grooved member on the plate member. The clamping insert is an elongated body of elastomeric material having a central portion and side portions with a rib on each side portion for gripping engagement with the sides of the plate.

Abstract: A relocatable modular building, formed of a plurality of external wall portions. Each wall portion includes a plurality of small, integral molded plastic panels disposed adjacent to one another. The panels include interlocking means to facilitate the erection of the wall and to strengthen the erected wall. A plurality of bolts join immediately adjacent panels to one another to form the wall portions. Each wall portion includes weatherproof gasketing material interposed between the immediately adjacent panels. Windows and a door are provided in respective wall portions of the building.

Abstract: A cyclic absorber of energy in massive quantities. It is suitable for installation between two parts of a structure that would be caused to move relative to each other by earthquakes or heavy winds. Energy is absorbed by the cyclic, flexural deformation into the plastic range of a main beam which may be a single or double cantilever. Strain of the main beam may be distributed and the capacity of the device increased, by short auxiliary cantilevers initially in contact with the main beam.