Cap Patents (Class 52/465)
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Patent number: 6536173Abstract: The invention is a covering for a suspended ceiling grid system. The covering is particularly suited to be retrofitable onto an installed suspended ceiling grid system. The covering is preferably a plastic cup that can be snap fit onto the main runners or cross-tees of the installed suspended ceiling grid system, and the covering includes an elongate body having an opposed flange and lip which facilitate easy assembly and disassembly from a suspended ceiling grid system. The elongate body of the covering may be planar or non-planar. The covering may also have notches defined in the flange and lip in a suitable arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2001Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Assignee: Acoustic Ceiling Products, L.L.C.Inventor: Robert J. Rebman
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Patent number: 6497081Abstract: An access cover assembly for use in removably covering an access opening of a utility pole, the access opening defined in part by opposing side edges. The cover assembly includes a cover having peripheral edges configured to engage the pole, a threaded fastener and a gripping apparatus. Two interlocking portions make up the gripping apparatus, a first portion is configured to engage a second portion with at least one of the side edges of the pole sandwiched therebetween. At least one of the first interlocking portion and the second interlocking portion have locking formations for creating the interlocking relationship. Each of the cover and both portions of the gripping apparatus have a throughbore for accommodating the fastener, so that upon assembly of the gripping apparatus in the access opening, as the fastener is rotated axially, the cover is pulled toward the apparatus and simultaneously tightened against the pole, and the first and second interlocking portions are drawn more tightly together.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2000Date of Patent: December 24, 2002Inventor: Jason J. Raasch
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Patent number: 6393790Abstract: A construction block cap is used to cap the open end of a construction block in order to provide a generally air tight and water tight seal of the open end. The construction block cap has a body member with a top surface and a bottom surface and a raised portion extending upwardly from the top surface in spaced apart fashion with respect to the outer periphery of the body member. The body member is positioned so that the top surface rests on the edges of the open end and the outer surface of the raised portion abuts the interior surfaces of the faces and two of the side edges of the construction block. A channel can be located on the top surface on order to hold a desiccant tube. The bottom surface has a connection system to connect to a frame member, the connection system being either male or female in nature.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2000Date of Patent: May 28, 2002Inventor: Myles A. Fisher
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Publication number: 20020000072Abstract: A quick and easy technology for attaching, and facilitating reconfiguration (detachment and reattachment) of, panels to walls that uses a clamp assembly including a base, a receptacle attached to the base and a clasp that fits into and attaches to the receptacle. The clasp has resilient arms and a head. Insertion of the resilient arms of the clasp into the receptacle draws the head towards the base, which produces a clamping action. Alternatively, the clamp assembly includes a channel having sidewalls attached to a base and at least one fastener having a blade-like shank and a head. The sidewalls converge so as to be more closely spaced together at the opening of the channel than at its base. The at least one fastener appears. T-shaped in cross section, and is sized so that insertion of the blade-like shank into the channel widens the opening. Alternatively, the clamp assembly includes a first clamping piece and a second clamping piece configured to cooperatively engage each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2001Publication date: January 3, 2002Inventors: Ralph D. McGrath, Frank C. O'Brien-Bernini
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Patent number: 6324806Abstract: A covering for a suspended ceiling grid system particularly suited to be retrofitable onto an installed suspended ceiling grid system. The covering is preferably a plastic cap that can be snap fit onto the main runners of cross-tees of the installed suspended ceiling grid system, and the covering includes an elongate body having an opposed flange and lip which facilitate easy assembly and disassembly from a suspended ceiling grid system. The elongate body of the covering may be planar or non-planar.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2000Date of Patent: December 4, 2001Assignee: Acoustic Ceiling Products, L.L.C.Inventor: Robert J. Rebman
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Publication number: 20010039767Abstract: Cladding for a domed structure bridges gaps between adjacent roofing panels. The cladding preferably utilizes adjustable cladding panels and bridges to bridge the gap between adjacent roofing panels. The cladding is particularly suited for doubly curved surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 1999Publication date: November 15, 2001Inventor: FRANCISCO CASTANO
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Publication number: 20010034989Abstract: A frame border corner connecting device for interconnecting a pair of selectively lockable frame border strips of a changeable frame so as to thereby form a corner of the changeable frame is provided. The frame border corner connecting device includes a base element having respective sides to which each one of the frame border strips is securable. The frame border corner connecting device also includes a corner cover element movably mounted to the base element for movement between an open position, in which the corner cover element is clear of the path of movement of an item being moved selectively into or out of the changeable frame, and a closed position in which the corner cover element extends at least partially into the path of movement of the item.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2001Publication date: November 1, 2001Inventors: Christoph Geiberger, Michael Schwarz
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Patent number: 6308485Abstract: The present invention relates to a panel comprising a plurality of panel members (1) applied parallel to each other to a backing (2), spacers (4) which are applied to the backing between adjacent panel members in order to position the same (11) spaced from each other by a gap, as well as cover members (5) which are applied over the gap between two adjacent panel members and which have a width which is greater than the width of a spacer. The spacers (4) have a thickness which is different from that of the panel members (1) and on their rear face the cover members (5) exhibit a groove (6) or a ridge which is essentially as wide as the spacer and exhibits opposite limiting edges (8) which in coaction with edge portions of the spacer and of adjacent panel members respectively, achieve centering of the cover member over the spacer and the gap. The invention also relates to a method for mounting such a panel.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2000Date of Patent: October 30, 2001Assignee: Stora Kopparbergs Bergslags ABInventor: Hans-Georg Blumenthal
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Publication number: 20010005963Abstract: A hollow building element (10) of plastics material comprises one or more longitudinal ducts (30) and has, at opposite sides thereof, coupling members (32,34), whereby elements are connected together directly or indirectly, wherein an upper coupling member at one side of an element is a hook like member and an upper coupling member at the opposite side of the element includes a latch for the hook-like member of another like element. Building structures are created by connecting together such building elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2000Publication date: July 5, 2001Inventor: Christopher Richardson
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Patent number: 6112493Abstract: A conservatory roof construction with a ridge member, glazing bars or rafters and two hip bars. Each hip bar has a track extending therealong. A connector plate connects to the track and is both slidable along the length thereof and is hingable with respect to a respective hip, glazing bars (or track rafters) which connect with the hip bars being configured to permit the connection of the connector plate thereto.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 1999Date of Patent: September 5, 2000Assignee: Rickmans LimitedInventor: Paul Douglas Rickman
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Patent number: 5992115Abstract: An anchor component having a stem portion terminating in an enlarged end portion is used to anchor cap strip to a surrounding mortar bed. The stem portion is attached to the cap strip by an integrally formed head which interlocks with a hole in the cap strip or by being prefabricated to be punched out of the cap strip. The assembly is designed to prevent cracking of overlying V-Cap.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 1998Date of Patent: November 30, 1999Inventor: Gregory S. Felix
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Patent number: 5974752Abstract: A system for joining a first panel (2) and a second panel (3) overlying a support structure (4) comprising a retaining member (8) fixable to the support structure (4) and having a portion adapted to retain a side (6) of said first panel (2) and a cap member (9) configured substantially to enclose said retaining member (8), wherein said cap member (9) has an inwardly directed projection (14, 15) for retaining the cap member and wherein said cap member (9) is perforated.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 1997Date of Patent: November 2, 1999Inventor: William Black Watson
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Patent number: 5937599Abstract: Interior construction system for a sanitary area which has plate-shaped wall elements made of glass. The wall elements can be either straight or curved into a radius. The wall elements are connected positively and non-positively to a load-bearing element or stay pipe. Fastening locators on the stay pipe pass through a boring in the wall element and secure the wall element by the use of a fastener on the end of the fastening locator. A panel profile is attached to the stay pipe to conceal the joint formed by the wall elements. The panel profile has an enlarged cross-section at the end of its legs wherein a gasket resides in a groove and forms a seal at the wall elements. The interior construction system for a sanitary area has glass wall elements which are attached to stay pipes at differing angles. The joints of the wall elements on the stay pipes are hidden and sealed by panel profiles which are attached to the stay pipes.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 1996Date of Patent: August 17, 1999Assignee: DORMA GmbH + Co. KGInventors: Wolf Gerischer, Angela Oedekoven-Gerischer
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Patent number: 5896715Abstract: A system for assembling together prefabricated panels to form a water-retaining wall, in particular a swimming pool wall, each panel being constituted by a sheet metal plate having two opposite edges, defining substantially the height of the wall, which edges are folded to the same side of the panel to form two flanges, the system being characterized in that two consecutive panels disposed vertically side by side are assembled together by matching shapes between the two adjacent flanges (3) of the two panels (1) and two rectilinear section members (7, 9) comprising a first section member (7) having a C-shaped right cross-section which is designed to be fitted over the two adjacent flanges (3) of the two panels (1), and a second section member (9) which is designed to be engaged inside the first section (7) and between the adjacent flanges (3) of the two panels (1), together with stiffening means for locking the two flanges (3) into position between the two section members (7, 9).Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 1997Date of Patent: April 27, 1999Assignee: S.A.R.L. A.M. ConsultantInventor: Alain Maupas
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Patent number: 5806261Abstract: A head track for combination with a post and/or panel of a wall system, comprising an elongated extrusion comprising an elongated body and a pair of integral elongated wings extending normal to the body, the body having a T-slot located between the wings, the wings each having an elongated gasket secured thereto and protruding toward each other to define a receiving space therebetween for sealed engagement with the post and/or panel.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 1997Date of Patent: September 15, 1998Assignee: Plascore, Inc.Inventors: Fritz Huebner, Amy V. Schouman
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Patent number: 5772185Abstract: A protective cap for covering a top of a wall. The cap is constructed in the form of an elongate channel having an upper plate and opposing sidewalls. Each sidewall tapers inwardly to an innermost side edge, then slants outwardly from that edge. The sidewalls are preferably flexible and resilient with sufficient elastic memory to function cooperatively as a gripper. The cap is placed onto the top of an outdoor wall, with the upper plate of the cap disposed along the top and the sidewalls extending downwardly along opposing sides of the outdoor wall. The cap is constructed such that the outdoor wall is wider than the distance between the innermost side edges when the sidewalls of the cap reside in a natural, unbiased position.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 1996Date of Patent: June 30, 1998Inventor: Larry W. Pulsipher
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Patent number: 5713158Abstract: A roofing ridge (or hip) installation includes a roof understructure having a pair of outwardly sloping walls which form an inverted V-shaped ridge. A support panel is mounted on each of the walls with the lower end of each support panel optionally terminating in an upwardly facing channel. Tiles such as slates are mounted in each channel. A pressure applying assembly forces the base end of the panels inwardly. A cap spans across and covers the upper ends of the panels and assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 1995Date of Patent: February 3, 1998Inventor: Alden T. Gibbs
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Patent number: 5644882Abstract: A roofing system for a substantially flat roof comprises at least one elongated member. The elongated member extends upwardly from the roof structure and has a bottom surface and an upper surface. Side edges from two waterproof flexible panels are positioned adjacent the upper surface of the elongated member. The side edges of the panels are secured to the upper surface of the elongated member by nailing the same thereto. The resulting seam between the two panels is located above the maximum level of water that may build up on the roof structure during heavy rains. A cap in the form of an elongated sheet of aluminum covers the seam between the two panels. The intersection between a flexible panel and a riser pipe or duct is also positioned above the roof level to similarly prevent standing water from entering the same.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 1996Date of Patent: July 8, 1997Inventor: Carlton Brown, Jr.
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Patent number: 5623800Abstract: A wall panel system includes various components that permit the wall panel system to be removable in its entirety after installation. The wall panel system is also adjustable to accommodate variations in mounting surface dimensions. Components of the wall panel system include slotted backing boards configured to retain the panels in place, mounting boards and molding caps. Panels of the system are sandwiched between the mounting boards and molding caps and are attached to slotted backing boards and decorative molding for panel securement.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 1995Date of Patent: April 29, 1997Assignee: Marietta MillworksInventor: George Shinkosky
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Patent number: 5581967Abstract: A flooring adapter device for providing a transitional flooring surface between two flooring materials of different heights. The flooring adapter device includes a generally planar central portion which is sloped relative to a base portion. The sloped central portion provides a surface having a gradual rise (or descent) between the two flooring surface materials joined by the flooring adapter device.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 1995Date of Patent: December 10, 1996Assignee: Duramax, Inc.Inventor: Jerald L. Glatz
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Patent number: 5400559Abstract: A multi-functional, universal guide rail member is provided, for incorporation in an architectural joint system. Typically, one such guide rail member is mounted on each of two adjacent, relatively movable structures and cooperates with pivotally mounted centering bars to maintain a covering plate in centered position. The guide rail member incorporates in a single, integral unit a continuous guide groove for the centering bars, an open-sided slot for receiving fastening means (or, in some cases, caulking), and an outwardly facing slot for receiving anchoring means. The multi-functional guide rail member is usefully employed in conjunction with standard off-the-shelf structural components, such as channels and angle members, to accommodate mounting of the guide rail members in a variety of architectural configurations.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 1994Date of Patent: March 28, 1995Assignee: Pawling CorporationInventor: John D. Nicholas
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Patent number: 5274975Abstract: A cap means embodying the concepts of the present invention is adapted to be supported on the upper extremity of the interior walls, the end walls and the connectors by which the successive panel members are joined to provide the interior and/or the end walls of a modular building structure. Such a cap means has a generally rectangular body portion that presents a substantially flat base which is adapted to be supported upon the upper extremity of wall members in the modular building. Mounting flanges extend downwardly from the base to embrace the wall on which the cap means is supported. A connecting means is located in spaced relation upwardly of the base, and one or more electrical cable races may be provided in the cap means between the base and the connecting means.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 1992Date of Patent: January 4, 1994Inventor: E. Keith Haag
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Patent number: 5230192Abstract: A roofing system having preferred metallic roofing panels overlying a roof structure or a substrate (such as a waterproof membrane) includes a mat of loosely-woven ventilation mesh material between the panels and the roof structure or substrate in order to provide proper ventilation, thus minimizing corrosion resulting from condensed moisture. The mesh is preferably composed of an extruded thermosetting plastic material.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 1991Date of Patent: July 27, 1993Assignee: W. P. Hickman CompanyInventors: William C. Webb, Richard G. Tuttle, Donald W. Schultz, Ralph Kirby, John B. Hickman, Nelson M. Ferg, Mark D. Braine
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Patent number: 5222339Abstract: Apparatus for use in integrating multiple glass panels into a latticed-type structure (e.g., a door or window). The structure is a light-admitting, unified entity and includes a muntin which is positioned between two adjacent, coplanar glass panels. The Muntin carries a flange which is generally parallel to a plane defined by the glass panels, the flange being in engagement with first sides of the panels. A cap is positioned overlying the Muntin on a side of the glass panels opposite that on which the flange is disposed. The cap is positioned immediately adjacent, and in engagement with, second sides of the glass panels. Structure is provided to secure the cap to the Muntin in a manner such that visible surfaces of the cap and the flange are not marred. Securement is effected in a manner so that the glass panels are sandwiched between the cap and flange.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 1991Date of Patent: June 29, 1993Assignee: Marvin Lumber and Cedar Co.Inventors: Leslie B. Hendrickson, Charles G. Eaton, Laurence D. Battles
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Patent number: 5213870Abstract: A bendable ornamental panel is constructed by connecting the edge portions of thick portions and intermediate thin portions in order and the angle .theta. between the side surface of a base portion of the thick portion and the thin portion is set to be between 80 degrees and 130 degrees. The reverse side of the thick portion and that of the thin portion is formed in a plane. A side end thin portion having flexibility is connected to the outside end edge portion of one of the side end thick portions. The thickness of the side end thin portion is formed relatively thick at the base portion and formed gradually thin from the base portion to the tip end portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 1990Date of Patent: May 25, 1993Inventor: Akio Yamamoto
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Patent number: 5190392Abstract: Robot-friendly connectors, which, in one aspect are truss joints with two parts, a receptacle and a joint, the joint having a head which is loosely inserted into the receptacle and is then tightened and aligned; in one aspect, the head is a rounded hammerhead which initially is enclosed in the receptacle with a sloppy fit provided by the shape, size and configuration of surfaces on the head and on the receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 1991Date of Patent: March 2, 1993Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: George F. Parma, Mark H. Vandeberghe, Steve C. Ruiz
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Patent number: 5048248Abstract: A building panel assembly comprising two or more individual panel members. The panel members in turn are comprised of an outer metal facing sheet forming an exterior panel surface, an inner metal facing sheet forming an interior panel surface and a structural foam core. Once the individual panel members are secured to a structural support, a foam plug is inserted between the panel members to enhance the insulated properties of the assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 1989Date of Patent: September 17, 1991Inventor: Raymond M. L. Ting
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Patent number: 4944122Abstract: A demountable partition system is provided having horizontally oriented panels and bands for wire management and attachment of wall supported furniture. In the system, a horizontal runner has upper and lower edges engaging wall panels disposed above and below. A recess is formed in the runner between the upper and lower edges and a cap engages the runner and covers the recess. The runner may be used to route and conceal wiring and to support hang-on furniture at any location along the length of the partition.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 1988Date of Patent: July 31, 1990Inventor: Alan C. Wendt
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Patent number: 4936065Abstract: The present invention relates to an attachment system for forming a substantially planar wall structure, intermediate and end connectors to be used in the system, and a method of assembling the system to form the desired wall structure. The intermediate connector joins adjacent ones of the wall panels and comprises two panel retention members in an overlapping relationship. Each panel retention member has a base portion, a web portion, and two substantially parallel, non-coextensive, integral flanges defining a recess for receiving an edge portion of a wall panel.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 1989Date of Patent: June 26, 1990Assignee: Dunmon CorporationInventor: Douglas Hutchinson
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Patent number: 4833853Abstract: A fastener for securing a flexible waterproof sheet to a supporting roof structure. The fastener includes an elongated mounting bracket having a base and a body including an upstanding central portion and a pair of wing members extending laterally from opposite sides of the central portion of the body. Each of the wing members include an outer tip spaced above the base which defines a sheet-receiving recess therebetween. The fastener also includes an elongated cap member for attaching a flexible waterproof sheet to the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 1988Date of Patent: May 30, 1989Assignee: Household Utilities, Inc.Inventors: Charles Deibele, Albert Deibele, Jr.
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Patent number: 4790112Abstract: An improved assembly includes a framwork, two interconnected similar plastic planks, and a fastener for attaching the planks to the framework. The improvement wherein each of the planks includes an L-shaped outwardly projecting plate and a first abutment portion on a side thereof, and a U-shaped projecting plate and a second abutment portion on the opposite side thereof. The L-shaped projecting plate can be held within and on the U-shaped projecting plate to provide a water-proof effect when the planks are interconnected side by side. A U-shaped cover is sleeved on the U-shaped projecting plate so as to provide an additional water-proof effect.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 1987Date of Patent: December 13, 1988Inventor: Cheh Wang
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Patent number: 4781004Abstract: Two side-by-side roofing panels (12,14) are connected by a reinforced connecting sheet member (40) extending between the panels (12,14) and fastened to the outside surfaces of the panels (12,14). A bead (56,58) of flowable material is positioned between the connecting sheet member (40) and the outside surface of at least one of the panels (12,14) in a space adjacent the respective side (18,20) so that upon movement of the panels (12,14) apart the connecting sheet member (40) will be straightened out and the flowable material of the bead (56,58) will be displaced into the gap (22) between the sides (18,20) of the panels (12,14).Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 1982Date of Patent: November 1, 1988Assignee: The BF Goodrich CompanyInventor: Richard E. Hartman
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Patent number: 4671038Abstract: A roof panel juncture securely couples in a water sealed, abutting manner facing edges of adjacent, generally planar roof panels along the pitch of the roof. Each panel includes an upper sheet metal facing, a lower vinyl covered wood facing, and a core of rigid foam insulation sandwiched therebetween. The lateral edges of the panel's upper sheet metal facing are each provided with a 90.degree. upturned portion, the upper end portion of which is further bent downward at an acute angle toward the plane of the sheet metal facing to form a hook and drip-edge. The adjacent upturned facing edge portions of abutting panels are adapted to receive in sliding engagement along the lengths thereof a generally concave, elongated, linear roof batten which maintains adjacent roof panel edges in tight-fitting engagement so as to form a water-tight seal therebetween. The adjacent lateral edges of the lower facings of each of the roof panels are adapted to receive a ceiling batten therebetween along the length of the panels.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 1986Date of Patent: June 9, 1987Inventor: William H. Porter
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Patent number: 4666028Abstract: The balustrade comprises glass panels arranged on opposite sides of the passenger conveyor steps circulating endlessly, guide frames each of which has a U-shaped recess and is mounted on and bonded to the upper edge portion of the glass panel by adhesive, with the upper edge portion being inserted in the U-shaped recess so that both ends of the glass panel project from the ends of the guide frame, joint frames each of which has the same cross-section as the guide frame and is disposed in a gap formed between the adjacent guides by arranging the glass panel with the guide frame in an end-to-end relation, coupling plates disposed on both sides of the guide frames and joint frame to sandwich them and means for fastening the coupling plates. The guide frames and the joint frame, which support handrails circulating endlessly, are firmly and easily secured to the glass panels with simple construction.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 1985Date of Patent: May 19, 1987Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Cyuichi Saito, Yoshihiko Sato
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Patent number: 4649679Abstract: A retainer for releasable attachment of an insertable bar, strip, or the like to a support comprises a supporting channel mountable on the support, engageable in the supporting channel a retaining rail, in which the insertable bar, strip, or the like is detachably secured, and a first means for releasable attachment of the retaining rail to the supporting channel provided in the supporting channel. The retaining rail has two longitudinal flanges whose free edges have directed inwardly a plurality of protruding members with which the insertable bar, strip, or the like is held in the retaining rail.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 1985Date of Patent: March 17, 1987Inventor: Erich Arens
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Patent number: 4644725Abstract: A double walled panel (1) comprising on its small longitudinal sides (2a, 2b) a profiling formed in cross-section by a curved nose (7) which faces a wide side surface (10) the base of which is located at a distance from the same wide side surface (10). A free-standing thickened portion (6) is disposed at the other small side (2a) and supported near the same wide side surface (10) fitting into an adjacent panel recess (5) enclosed by its curved nose (7).Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 1985Date of Patent: February 24, 1987Assignee: Contractual Services (Jersey) Ltd.Inventor: Hendrikus J. Schijf
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Patent number: 4640075Abstract: A contaminant sealing system which may be utilized to enclose dust and other contaminants such as asbestos in an area between the roof and ceiling of a building. The contaminant sealing system utilizes a new and novel suspended ceiling comprising a plurality of ceiling tile frames, and a plurality of ceiling tiles which are positioned within the ceiling tile frames by way of an attaching mating means such that the cell which is formed is sealed to prevent the passing of dust or other contaminants through the cells. The plurality of cells are connected to each other and sealing means are provided in the form of seam covers to prevent dust or contaminants from passing through the connection between the cells. A plurality of X-shaped braces are positioned partially over the seam covers and are fixedly attached to the corners of the ceiling tile frames to reinforce the entire structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 1986Date of Patent: February 3, 1987Inventor: Theodore Nuncio
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Patent number: 4583333Abstract: A room addition type of construction for attachment to the outside wall of a building. The wall has an opening for access to the interior of the building. A foundation is provided adjacent the wall and an upright frame assembly is mounted on the foundation. The frame includes side wall frames, an outer wall frame, and a roof frame. A plurality of structurally independent panel members are securely mounted in each of the frame portions with a substantial portion of the panels comprising window units having glazing panels therein. The panel members cooperate with the frame assembly for providing load bearing support for the structure. The frame assembly is secured to the building and a weather seal is provided between the room structure assembly and the building. The panels are secured to each other and to the frame assembly and weather seals are provided between the panels and between the panels and the frame assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 1982Date of Patent: April 22, 1986Assignee: Rolscreen CompanyInventor: Mearl Minter
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Patent number: 4546577Abstract: This invention relates to a ridge tile which defines a ventilating gap between the outside surface of that end portion of the tile which is overlapped in the roof and the inside surface of the overlapping end portion of the adjacent ridge tile in that its end portion which is overlapped in the roof has a flat surface and the lower portions of the outside surface of its overlapped end portion define a clearance with the inside surface of the overlapping end portion of the adjacent ridge tile. It is an object of the invention to provide a ventilating ridge tile which is of the kind defined first hereinbefore and together with an adjacent ventilating ridge tile of the same kind defines a larger effective ventilating cross-sectional area whereas the external size and shape of the ventilating ridge tile are substantially preserved and the universal usability of the ventilating ridge time in a mortar bed or with unbonded joints on roof pane tiles or ridge-adjoining tiles is obstructed or reduced.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 1983Date of Patent: October 15, 1985Inventors: Max Gerhaher, Franz Gerhaher
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Patent number: 4543758Abstract: A method and apparatus for securing a rubber membrane to a roof, the apparatus including an elongated channel having a bite portion adapted to be secured to the surface of the roof and a pair of sidewalls extending upwardly and outwardly from the opposite edges of the bite portion. The apparatus also includes an elongated cap strip adapted to clampingly fit over the elongated channel to clamp a portion of the rubber membrane to the elongated channel without puncturing the membrane. The elongated cap strip includes a bite portion and a pair of sidewalls extending downwardly from the bite portion, the sidewalls sloping inwardly so as to converge toward one another and being adapted to snap over the upper edges of the channel sidewalls and adapted to secure the membrane against the channel and against the deck surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 1984Date of Patent: October 1, 1985Inventor: Bennie L. Lane
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Patent number: 4532739Abstract: Apparatus for attaching rigid, conventional ridge tiles to a roofing structure is disclosed wherein elongated members extend along either side of the roof ridge so as to support the lateral edges of the conventional ridge tiles. The ridge tiles are supported on both elongated members such that the tiles extend over the ridge of the roof. Since the tiles merely rest against the elongated members, a plurality of locating and retaining straps are utilized to retain the ridge tiles on the elongated members. Each locating and retaining strap passes over a portion of the conventional ridge tile and engages a portion of the elongated members to form the sole means for retaining the ridge tiles in position. The elongated members have upwardly extending retaining portions so as to retain the nibs of conventional roofing tiles adjacent the roof ridge. Also, end pieces are provided which may be fastened to the elongated members to cap the ends at the roof ridge.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 1982Date of Patent: August 6, 1985Assignee: Marley Tile A.G.Inventor: Christopher A. Cooper
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Patent number: 4519172Abstract: A waterproof roof including a generally planar supporting roof structure and an assembly comprising a first elongated member attached to the generally planar supporting roof structure and comprising a raised central portion.This invention also provides a waterproof roof including a supporting roof structure comprising a planar portion and a side attached to the planar portion and an assembly comprising a first elongated member including a first portion on the planar portion and a second portion on the side, and a raised central portion on the side and connected to the first portion and the second portion.This invention also provides a waterproof roof including a supporting roof structure comprising a first roof portion, a second roof portion forming a 90.degree. angle with the first roof portion, and a joint connecting the first and the second roof portions.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 1983Date of Patent: May 28, 1985Inventor: Delano H. Ristow
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Patent number: 4502410Abstract: An enclosure for phosphate, caustic and other chemical solutions in treatment tanks in automobile plants comprising a steel structure mounted on the peripheral flanges of the treatment tank and a completely non-corroding shell mounted internally of the steel structure to form the enclosure. The steel structure consists of I-beams having stainless steel anchor plates secured to the inner surfaces thereof and the enclosure structure comprises a plurality of fiberglass panels secured by clips to the anchor plates and sealed internally such as by caulking to completely shield the external steel structure from corrosive vapors and sprays.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 1983Date of Patent: March 5, 1985Assignee: Haden Schweitzer CorporationInventor: Joseph D. Donahue
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Patent number: 4461131Abstract: An assembly or panels of rectangular shape, as for example, a floor, in which the panels comprise upper and lower rigid sheets separated by a core, elongated fittings extending along adjacent edges of adjacent panels and having lateral extensions received between edge portions of the sheets of the panels. Each fitting has an upwardly open channel located beyond the edge of the associated panel. Adjacent fittings, and hence adjacent panels are secured together by elongated connector strips which have parallel elongated lugs received in the channels of the adjacent fittings.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 1982Date of Patent: July 24, 1984Assignee: AAR CorporationInventor: Mark A. Pressell
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Patent number: 4371283Abstract: A protection chamber for temperature-sensitive or moisture-sensitive materials, comprises heat insulated wall elements which are joined in a butt joint. A semielastic sealing compound is disposed in the joint; and an additional sealing compound of a material of greater elasticity is disposed at but outside the joint. A cover profile overlies the additional sealing material and the adjacent edges of the wall elements and is arcuate in the zone of the additional sealing compound but has relatively straight wings that are secured to the wall elements on opposite sides of the additional sealing compound.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 1981Date of Patent: February 1, 1983Inventor: Horst Lampertz
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Patent number: 4366656Abstract: A standing seam roof panel joint assembly for standing seam roofs includes a pair of upstanding seam forming mating walls at the side edges of adjacent roof panels which may be interlocked and embraced by a cap strip. These walls of each panel are formed with opposed complementary pockets located substantially the same distance down from their upper ends, adjacent reversely bent contiguous wall sections which are embraced by the cap strip. Mastic or "hot melt" beads of predetermined volume are disposed in the pocket in each wall section, and distributed when the pockets are deformed during the seaming operation in which the seam forming edges are interlocked.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 1980Date of Patent: January 4, 1983Assignee: The Wickes CorporationInventor: Harold G. Simpson
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Patent number: 4322924Abstract: An elongate roof ridge capping member for a tiled roof includes a pair of longitudinally extending flanges interconnected by a capping section. The capping section is connected to at least one of the flanges by a re-entrant portion, being so connected to both flanges in the case of a member for a duo-pitch roof. The re-entrant portion defines a longitudinally extending recess which can receive the end of a roof tile. The flange in the recess is provided with a longitudinal ridge or the like which inter-engages with the nib of the tile to hold it in position. Filler units may be used to provide weathering of tiles with profiled upper surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 1978Date of Patent: April 6, 1982Assignee: Marley Tile AGInventor: Christopher A. Cooper
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Patent number: 4310992Abstract: A structural building panel comprising interior and exterior skins, the vertical edges of which are connected to pairs of hat shaped cross section vertical members, said vertical members being arranged with the channel portions of the sections facing each other and spaced apart by horizontal girts between said skins joined to the hat shaped vertical members, the space between said skins being filled with insulation.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 1980Date of Patent: January 19, 1982Assignee: Construction Murox, Inc.Inventor: Pierre J. Thabet
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Patent number: 4295312Abstract: A building construction comprising a plurality of panels. Each panel comprises spaced sheets and a plurality of spaced longitudinally extending truss members. Each truss member comprises a pair of channels and an undulating member comprising alternating first and second apices connected by legs, the apices being bonded to the channels. At least one of the sheets has longitudinally extending grooves receiving the truss members. The grooves have a cross sectional configuration conforming to the cross sectional configuration of the channel of the truss member. The channels are fastened to the sheet. The panels may be used in the side wall or roof of a building.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 1979Date of Patent: October 20, 1981Assignee: Campbell Research CorporationInventor: Henry F. Campbell
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Patent number: RE32839Abstract: The balustrade comprises glass panels arranged on opposite sides of the passenger conveyor steps circulating endlessly, guide frames each of which has a U-shaped recess and is mounted on and bonded to the upper edge portion of the glass panel by adhesive, with the upper edge portion being inserted in the U-shaped recess so that both ends of the glass panel project from the ends of the guide frame, joint frames each of which has the same cross-section as the guide frame and is disposed in a gap formed between the adjacent guides by arranging the glass panel with the guide frame in an end-to-end relation, coupling plates disposed on both sides of the guide frames and joint frame to sandwich them and means for fastening the coupling plates. The guide frames and the joint frame, which support handrails circulating endlessly, are firmly and easily secured to the glass panels with simple construction.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 1987Date of Patent: January 24, 1989Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Cyuichi Saito, Yoshihiko Sato