Abstract: A light wood truss connection in which a hip truss and a jack truss are joined to a wood supporting girder by means of a sheet metal connector which includes first second and third side wall members and first and second back wall members. A single seat supports the hip truss while the jack truss is supported by fasteners only inserted through the third side wall member. Support for the jack truss is also by fasteners in double shear.

Abstract: An attachment system, method and connector connection for constructing a structure having supporting members and supported members as most commonly found in house and patio wood decks, board walks, stair systems, wood benches and trellis systems. The structures using the present disclosures are characterized by the apparent absence of nails or other fasteners. In fact, however, the structures are securely fastened by nails or screw fasteners in combination with a unique connector which uniquely is not directly connected to the supporting members.In some forms of the invention, locator prongs are provided on the connector for assisting the installer to attach the connector to the supporting board member. In its broadest form, however, no prongs are needed on the connector.In a preferred form of the connector, a projection is formed in the connector which bears against the underside of an adjacent structure even though the connector is not precisely installed.

Abstract: A metal integral elevated post base for elevating the base of a wood post above a concrete base in which the post base is embedded. The post base includes a metal foot member embedded in the concrete base, a pair of metal post members integrally connected to the foot member partially embedded in and extending above the concrete base, and a pair of seat members integrally connected to the post members for supporting the wood post. Side members integrally connected to the seat members attach to the sides of the wood post. The post base is formed in two halves from a sheet metal blank and is configured as opposite halves and folded to form a single post and seat. Parts of the post base could be welded, but the preferred form is not welded.

Abstract: A tag device for holding articles such as keys and for attachment to an organizing member such as a D-ring. All forms of the invention are constructed with a plastic sleeve which has a substantial area for receiving a label or writing to serve to identify the key. In one form of the invention the article is attached to a metal wire member which is releasably retained by the plastic sleeve. In another form, the insert member which holds the article is made of plastic and is releasably held by the sleeve. In still another form of the invention, the insert member is made of plastic and is detachable from the sleeve only with the use of a release tool.

Abstract: A building frame connection including a metal connector for attaching plated wood trusses to wood top plates or mudsills in building structures consisting of a single member constructed from sheet metal including a base member for slidably receiving the bottom edge of the truss, a sail member formed with slotted nail openings and positioned in face to face registration with the side face of the truss, a pair of stabilizer members connected to the sail member, a pair of holding members connected by nails to the stabilizer members and affixed to the wood top plates or mudsills and nails inserted through the slots in the sail member and into the truss member enabling substantial horizontal relative movement of the truss with respect to the top plate but preventing uplift of the truss relative to the top plate. In a preferred form of the invention, projections protrude from the front face of the sail member preventing seating of the nail heads against the front face of the sail member.

Abstract: A timber and concrete connection which includes a steel connector formed with stirrup members embedded in the concrete and which extend above the concrete for fastening to the timber member. The timber member rests on a standoff member which holds the base of the timber member a specified distance above the concrete; usually one inch. The standoff member is constructed from a single sheet of metal and in one form of the invention is releasably connected to the stirrup members. In another form of the invention, the standoff member is restrained from horizontal movement in all directions by the stirrup members, and in still another form of the invention the standoff member may simply be placed between the stirrup members and either welded to the stirrup members or not.

Abstract: A multiple wood truss connection in which from two to three hip and jack trusses may be supported by a single sheet metal connector at two locations and connected to a carrying girder. Each carried truss is supported on a common seat and individually supported by nailing to sidewalls and tab members. The sheet metal connector is bolted and nailed to a vertical king post member on the carrying girder. The sheet metal connector is formed with overlapping back members which enable the connector to carry very large loads and to be connected to relatively narrow king posts. No welding of the sheet metal connector is required or desired.

Abstract: A snugging connection and method for moving a movable structural member into closer contact with a stationary structural member in which a connector for joining the two structural members is formed with a snugging member which is activated by driving a fastener through an elongated opening in the connector; snagging an end of the snugging member; causing the snugging member to pivotally rotate and move the connector in a direction generally in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the elongated opening. The two structural members are thus brought closer to each other and may cause the connector to be in tension.

Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus, method and system for directly obtaining the optical density of a dynamic biological system over the wide operating range and a wide range of organism mass, compensating for the primary interference factor, agitation and gas bubble formation, and thereby obtaining a on-line real time monitoring of cell density to follow the product concentration and progress of the biological reaction system.

Abstract: A multiple wood truss connection in which from three to five hip and jack trusses may be supported by a single sheet metal connector at from two to three location and connected to a carrying girder. Each carried truss is supported on a common seat and individually supported by nailing to sidwalls and tab members. The sheet metal connector is bolted and nailed to a vertical king post member on the carrying girder. The sheet metal connector is formed with overlapping back members which enable the connector to carry very large loads and to be connected to relatively narrow king posts. No welding of the sheet metal connector is required or desired.

Abstract: A chimney liner system for insertion into a masonry chimney from the top of the chimney down to a stove or fireplace insert. If an offset or a chimney shelf exists in the chimney, a flexible metal pipe member is connected to the bottom end of the chimney liner system. A ceramic heat resistant cloth formed as a sleeve encloses the flexible metal pipe member in selected systems, and in some systems, the sleeve encloses the entire chimney liner system. In some applications, the sleeve may be made from a fiberglass cloth sewn or connected to an inner blanket insulation.

Abstract: A sheet metal connector for wood-to-wood, metal or concrete connections between holding and held members in a building structure in which all or substantially all of the nail openings in the connector are omitted and replaced by indicia inscribed, printed, or formed in the connector at or near the locations where the nail holes were formerly punched. Fasteners, such as nails may be driven through the indicia areas of the connector and into the held and holding members by automatic nailing guns or heavy hand held impact hammers.

Abstract: A connector for joining a wood member such as a hip truss and a second wood member such as a jack truss to a third wood member such as a girder truss. The connector is formed with a seat for receiving the bottom edges of the hip and jack truss, side members and tab members which respectively attach to the sides of the hip and jack trusses, and back members which attach to the carrier girder truss. The connector is constructed from a single sheet metal blank member and requires no welding. The hip and jack trusses intersect at an angle less than 90.degree. and attach to the bottom chord of the carrier girder truss.

Abstract: A drilling system is provided wherein a high pressure water jet is provided near the cutting tip of the auger, the water jet being directed upwardly into the slip stream of spoil to break up the spoil and reduce friction between the spoil and the auger.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of Cactaceae Plant named "Dasher", obtained through cross-pollination of Schlumbergera truncata "Maria" and Schlumbergera truncata "Lavender Doll", distinguished from its closest commercial variety, known to me "Rudolph", and its parents by its more intense red flower color, a faster growth rate, larger flowers and phylloclades, better breaking propensity, more vigorous budding and flowering habit, upright and dense appearance and considerable resistance to nutrient deficiencies and fungus type diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of Heather plant named `Red Pacifica`, believed to be a seedling of Erica regerminans `Pacifica` (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,430) and of unknown pollen parent, discovered growing in a field of Erica regerminans `Pacifica`, where it was selected because of its distinctive Magenta-Pink color, larger growth habit and slightly earlier blooming time.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of Carnation Plant named CFPC SABRE, a cross from breeding unnamed and unpatented seedlings identified as No. 00117 and No. RI 005, distinguished from its parents, as well as any other variety known to me, by its bright red color, abundant and stable production, fast growing response which does not slow down during cool periods, non-silvering under cool conditions, and when compared to the commercial variety of closest color, Rony, it has a three to four day longer vase-life, has less serrated petal edges and a higher crowned fuller appearance, and the petals are arranged so that anthers are less conspicious.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of Heather plant named Erica Augustina, a seedling of unknown pollen parent growing in a field of Erica persoluta `Sunset`, the variety believed to be its seed parent, where it was selected because of its blooming habit which is earlier than that of any Heather variety familiar to me, long stems and attractive deep, rich rose-magenta color.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of Carnation plant named CFPC Twilight, a cross from breeding patented, (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,580) commercially available, seed parent Carnation plant named Pamela and unnamed and unpatented pollen parent identified as No. 00715, distinguished from its parents, as well as any other variety known to me, by its bright purple color, abundant and stable production, fast growing response which does not slow down during cool periods, and small flower size with smooth petals yielding a "petite" appearance, a characteristic currently in-demand by the commercial flower industry.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of heath named `Rosemarie`, a seedling of unknown pollen parent growing in a field of Erica persolute `Sunset`, the variety believed to be the seed parent, which is principally distinguished from its parents and other known related varieties by its light, orchid pink colored blooms, early bloom time of December through February, its slower growth rate, its shorter height, and its natural abundant branching.