Abstract: The present invention provides a building material derived from straw, such as rice straw, that has significantly improved fire-resistance properties over traditional cellulose-based materials. In one embodiment, the invention provides a method of fabricating a board from milled rice straw. The milled rice straw is blended with a binder to form a mixture. The mixture is then formed into a mat with sufficient size to achieve a predetermined board thickness and density. The mat is then pressed into the board. In another embodiment, the present invention provides a fire resistant board that includes milled rice straw, a resin binder, and a fire retardant material such as an organic phosphate, zinc borate, aluminum trihydrate, sodium silicate, or even rice hulls.

Abstract: A modular, self contained room that can be assembled within a building structure or built at one location and moved into a building structure. The room will have a battery operated electrical system, a self-contained air system and the walls will have a fireproof gel enclosing and protecting the wiring for the electrical system.

Abstract: A blast fragment and oxygen fire safety barrier comprising a corrugated impact panel connected to and spanning a pair of columns designed by directly impacting the barrier with a fragment of specified weight at a specified velocity to obtain test values for use in determining whether the barrier is capable of absorbing impact kinetic energy (KE) without exceeding predetermined maximum allowable ductability and maximum allowable deflection to span ratios, and dissipating strain energy at such maximum allowable deflection, and whether connectors have sufficient shear strength considering the lesser of maximum dynamic shear capacity of said column and a maximum dynamic shear force based on measured peak reaction during direct fragment impact on the column, includes an oxygen fire resistant panel on the non-blast side of the impact panel spaced from said impact panel a distance in excess of the maximum allowable deflection of said impact panel.

Abstract: The present invention describes an improved building material composition, useful for example as a fire door core and to improved methods of making this composition. The building material of the present invention is prepared from an aqueous mixture of expanded perlite and a fast setting, cementitious composition consisting essentially of a hydraulic cement having (1) a Portland cement and (2) a calcium aluminate cement, which composition can be molded and shaped into a fire door core.

Abstract: A sheet metal enclosure containing a thickness of Styrofoam Insulating material designed to slide over the plywood panel on attic stairways. A rubber seal is placed on the perimeter of the back side of the panel creating a seal between the living area and attic space reducing air transfer between the two spaces. The Styrofoam provides an amount of insulation reducing temperature transfer between the two spaces. The sheet metal panel provides for the containment of the insulating material and mounting surface for the rubber seal and reduces warping of the attic stairway plywood panel because it is held rigid within the confines of the metal enclosure containing the Styrofoam. The closure springs on the attic stairway provide the tension to hold the stairway closed and create a tight seal.

Abstract: A fire-resistant, aluminum, cementitious-material-free, insulation-free door adapted to prevent the spread of fire and heat passing therethrough, consists of: a door frame, a door hingedly mounted on the door frame, the door having a bottom wall, a top wall, and side walls, the bottom wall, top wall and side walls enclosing a hollow central core not containing substantial amounts of insulating material, the bottom wall having an outside surface, and the top wall having an outside surface; and a layer of intumescent material on the outside surface of the bottom wall. A heat-activated self-closing mechanism allows the weight of the door to close the door in the vent of fire, by releasing gas from a supporting gas spring.

Abstract: Fire door or window, comprised essentially of a glass pane that is embedded in a metal frame that surrounds it, whereby the fire door has a modular construction and thereby is comprised of at least one door panel that is formed by two glass panes that are separated by profiles, whereby the glass panes extend almost to the edge of the door panel and the profiles realized in the form of hollow chamber profiles are connected to form a frame, whereby the frame is covered by a partial enameling of the glass panes, and there can be a transparent fireproofing agent between the separated glass panes.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a fire door having a core, stiles, and rails formed of resin bonded exfoliated vermiculite, wherein the core has a density which exceeds that of the stiles and rails. The invention is also directed to such a fire door additionally having an intumescent material placed on some or all of the exposed edges of the stiles and rails.

Abstract: A fire-resistant, aluminum, cementitious-material-free, insulation-free door adapted to prevent the spread of fire and heat passing therethrough, consists of: a door frame; a door hingedly mounted on the door frame, the door having a bottom wall, a top wall, and side walls, the bottom wall, top wall and side walls enclosing a hollow central core not containing substantial amounts of insulating material, the bottom wall having an outside surface, and the top wall having an outside surface; and a layer of intumescent material on the outside surface of the bottom wall. A heat-activated self-closing mechanism allows the weight of the door to close the door in the event of fire, by releasing gas from a supporting gas spring.

Abstract: Fire rated door or fire rated window to prevent the spread of smoke and fire which is suitable for use in the region of a fire protection partition, said fire rated door or fire rated window comprises a mobile frame with a filling compartment consisting of fire resisting material, and the mobile frame is partially or completely surrounded by a stationary frame component.

Abstract: A reverse molded fiberboard panel; a wainscot kit comprising a plurality of differently sized reverse molded panels, and a planar finishing or spacer panel, adapted to completely cover any size wall between a wall base board and a wall chair rail; and a method of reverse molding a loose cellulosic mat, in a single pressing step, to provide one or more relatively high density, raised panels without requiring preliminary pressing, or other pre-shaping step, such as scalping. The reverse-molded panels are molded in a conventional, multi-opening fiberboard press, in a single pressing step process, while achieving excellent transfer of mold detail (embossing fidelity) without visually noticeable fiber fracture.

Abstract: The present invention describes an improved building material composition, useful for example as a fire door core and to improved methods of making this composition. The building material of the present invention consists essentially of expanded perlite, a fireproof binder, clay or vermiculite, and optionally diatomaceous earth, one or more viscosity-enhancing components, reinforcement fibers, and a plasticizer or mixtures thereof. The method of making this improved composition is a semi-continuous batch press method wherein at least the expanded perlite, fireproof binder, and clay or vermiculite are mixed; the mixture compressed in a mold, and the compressed mixture dried.

Abstract: A door assembly includes a plurality of spacers. The spacers have a first side and a second side. A first sheet of fire-resistant insulating material is coupled to the first side. A second sheet of fire-resistant insulating material is coupled to the second side. A first outer skin is coupled to the first sheet opposite said plurality of spacers. A second outer skin is coupled to the second sheet opposite the plurality of spacers.

Abstract: A stone door comprising a door body formed by a panel that forms a cellular structural core with plate-like elements made of stone on both faces. The structural core is provided perimetrically with a milling to accommodate an insert for the coupling of door connection accessories.

Abstract: A press-molded door including a reinforcing structure having a plurality of hollow vertical stiffeners joined by a horizontal web, two of the stiffeners arranged on opposite edges of the reinforcing structure with a groove formed in an edge face thereof, a T-shaped stile arranged in each edge stiffener with a tongue that fits into the groove, and front and back panels arranged on opposite sides of the reinforcing structure.

Abstract: A fire resistant door edge construction composed of an incombustible door stile including an intumescent seal intimately fixed in a groove in the stile, over a rigid strip of high density material located in the base of the groove for anchoring hinge screws.

Abstract: A fire resistant door edge construction composed of an incombustible door stile including an intumescent seal intimately fixed in a groove in the stile, over a rigid strip of high density material located in the base of the groove for anchoring hinge screws.

Abstract: A passive fire protection system for the protection of vertical walls against flames and heat in a severe total environment type fire, the system including a multi-layered, flexible material containing at least one layer of intumescent material. This multi-layered material is configured such that it provides a containment system for the carbonaceous foam resulting from the expansion of the intumescent. The system further includes an installation process whereby the attachment of this multi-layered material to vertical surfaces is protected from the extreme heat of a fire.

Abstract: Firewall that is used in an area of a fire compartment to prevent fire from skipping to other areas, whereby the fire wall is comprised of modularly constructed sub-elements which are essentially composed of profiles assembled to form a surrounding frame that simultaneously separate two glass panes, whereby the glass panes extend to the outer edge of the profiles, and the frame is covered by a partial enameling of the glass panes, and the sub-elements can be connected to each other by connecting elements with the interposition of fireproof laminates.

Abstract: A lift door panel which, apart from a good sound and vibration damping with a high degree of rigidity, is producible to be largely distortion-free, wherein a warping in the case of fire and under high heat effect is reduced or avoided. The door panel has a front and back wall which are connected together by a first connection which is releasable under the action of heat and has at least a second heat-resistant connection.

Abstract: A method of finishing an edge of a sheet glass is disclosed. The method includes a first grinding step for grinding an edge of a sheet glass so as to provide the edge with an outwardly convex curved shape, and a finishing step for finishing a bordering portion which has been formed by the first grinding step between the curved edge and each flat side face of the sheet glass, so as to provide this bordering portion with a greater smoothness than smoothness provided by the first grinding step. A heat-tempered sheet glass using the method and a fire-resistant construction material using this heat-tempered sheet glass are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention describes improved fire door cores and improved methods of making these fire door cores. The fire door core of the present invention comprises expanded perlite, a fireproof binder, fire clay or vermiculite, and optionally one or more viscosity-enhancing components, fiberglass, or both. The method of making this improved fire door core is a semi-continuous batch press method wherein the expanded perlite, an fireproof binder, fire clay or vermiculite are mixed; the mixture compressed in a mold, and the compressed mixture dried.

Abstract: A fire rated door with a surrounding door frame, consisting of a glass pane, which is embedded between its circumferential metal frame, said fire rated door consists of at least one door leaf realized from two glass panes spaced apart by means of profiles, whereby the glass panes extend almost as far as to the border of the door leaf and a transparent fire protection material is included between the spaced glass panes.

Abstract: Siding is provided for protective use on a structure. The siding simulates log construction and includes one or more panels which each include a top section, mounting section, flat section, female locking flange section, bowed section and male locking flange section. Each panel may be textured to simulate real logs. A film can be adhesively attached to the surface of the panels to simulate wood grain, as well.

Abstract: A gypsum board/intumescent material ceiling board includes a gypsum board and a fire-resistive barrier. A first major surface of the gypsum board is an upper side for abutting framing and a second major surface of the gypsum board is an underside for facing a room interior. The fire-resistive barrier is a layer of intumescent coating material applied to and coextensive with one of the major surfaces of the gypsum board. The intumescent coating material contains expandable graphite and a corrosion inhibitor in sufficient quantities to provide a corrosion inhibiting layer on metal surfaces, such as the surfaces of metal fasteners, with which the intumescent coating material comes in contact. In addition, the intumescent coating material has a pH greater than 7.0 to reduce corrosive properties of the intumescent material and provide a chemical environment conducive to the forming of the corrosion inhibiting layer by the corrosion inhibitor.

Abstract: A gypsum board/intumescent material fire barrier wall includes spaced apart, vertically extending metal or wooden studs with only one layer of gypsum board secured to each side of the studs to form a fire barrier wall with a wall cavity. An intumescent material barrier, that is at least coextensive in width and height with the width and height of the wall cavity, is also included in the fire barrier wall and preferably, the wall cavity contains a fibrous insulation blanket. Preferably, the spaced apart gypsum wall boards, with the intumescent material barrier, provide the fire barrier wall with two hour fire-resistive properties meeting or exceeding ASTM test standard E119 for walls and partitions.