Abstract: A ground cover with an improved resistance to degradation by freezing and thawing, a kit for the manufacture of the ground cover and a method for manufacturing such a ground cover. The ground cover has a plurality of molds each having a bottom wall and side walls. The molds have their bottom walls laying flat onto the ground and are positioned with their side walls in close adjacent relationship with respect to each other so as to fully cover the ground. Connectors of given flexibility extend through the side walls of pairs of adjacent molds in order to connect the molds to each other. A filling material is poured and hardened into said molds. The filling material acts as a covering. Once installed, the ground cover forms a network that can easily be adapted to floor surfaces of different shapes. The cover is prepared by attaching together similar units made from a kit consisting of the molds and the connectors of given flexibility.

Abstract: A wall frame assembly has an upper main beam, a lower main beam, a first lateral beam device, and a second lateral beam device. A first, a second, a third and a fourth angle plates are disposed on fourth inner corners among the upper main beam, the first lateral beam device, the second lateral beam device, and the lower main beam. A first angle blocking plate is disposed on the first angle plate. A second angle blocking plate is disposed on the second angle plate. A third angle blocking plate is disposed on the third angle plate. A fourth angle blocking plate is disposed on the fourth angle plate. A main support frame is disposed between the second angle blocking plate and the third angle blocking plate. A first auxiliary support frame is disposed between the main support frame and the first angle blocking plate. A second auxiliary support frame is disposed between the main support frame and the fourth angle blocking plate.

Abstract: A finger jointed floorboard or laminatable floorboard section of two connected shorter pieces includes a relatively thick upper wear region which may be sanded without exposing the fingers forming the connection, regardless of whether or not the pieces are connected in the same longitudinal and transverse horizontal planes. The structure and orientation of this finger joint allows flooring manufacturers to maximize the yield of typically solid, good quality floorboard material and to reduce installation costs, without adversely affecting the aesthetic quality of the installed floor. In one embodiment, a finger jointed board with a central finger joint is sawed in a horizontal plane through the joint to produce two identical, laminatable floorboard sections. With a thicker starting board having two separate, spaced finger joint connections, sawing along a horizontal midplane produces two identical intermediate boards, each with a centrally located finger joint.

Abstract: A hinged tonneau cover truck tent assembly to be used on truck beds to provide an extended enclosure on the truck bed. The hinged tonneau cover assembly has an internal perimeter frame that is removably secured to the front portion of the truck bed and has a detachable hinge assembly. The camping tent removably attached to the tonneau cover and extends over the existing tailgate of the truck bed. The hinged tonneau cover assembly can be raised at the tailgate end for immediate access to the truck bed defined within the enclosure of the tent.

Abstract: An anchoring device for anchoring a shaft in relatively hard ground including an elongated shaft having a ground penetration member. The penetration member includes a coiled extension portion extending longitudinally beyond the shaft lower end to facilitate penetration of the ground when rotated in one direction. The coiled length of the extension portion is sufficiently short to resist substantial uncoiling of the coiled extension portion during penetrating movement into the relatively hard ground. In another aspect, a retaining device is provided for selective penetration of the ground at a second location spaced-apart from the first location to substantially prevent rotational movement of the shaft about the longitudinal axis for removal thereof from the ground.

Abstract: A plurality of self-supporting first and second panels are disposed in alternating arrangement along the length of an open tank. A seal is provided around the perimeter of the cover and along the joint between each of the first and second panels. Each of the first and second panels is provided with a handle at the end of each of the panels that, when in a stored position, lies flush with a walking surface provided on the top of the cover.

Abstract: A self-contained compartment used in a construction site. It is all-steel, and it includes vertical lifting plates forming hooks welded to the frame of the compartment for insertion of the bucket of a construction machinery piece for carrying it.

Abstract: A modular forming unit for forming concrete foundation walls having a footing of rectangular cross-section includes a pair of spaced apart form members that are connected by a plurality of stabilizing spacers. The stabilizing spacers permit each complete wall forming unit to be prefabricated to precise dimensions off-site and then transported to the job site. Each pre-fabricated wall form section can then be put in place as a single unit, so that no on ground or below ground assembly is required.

Abstract: An animal umbrella that is adaptable to a conventional animal harness and collar. The animal umbrella includes a saddle, saddle attaching apparatus, a vertical shank, vertical shank attaching apparatus, and a foldable canopy. The saddle is detachably mounted to the conventional animal harness and is pivotally mounted to the conventional animal collar. The saddle has a lower surface. The saddle attaching apparatus detachably mounts the saddle to the conventional animal harness. The vertical shank has a proximal end with a cross section and a distal end with a cross section. The vertical shank is detachably mounted to the saddle at the proximal end of the vertical shank. The vertical shank attaching apparatus detachably mounts the vertical shank to the saddle. And, the foldable canopy is mounted to the distal end of the vertical shank.

Abstract: An insulating facing material in accordance with the present invention may include at least two longitudinal sheets formed from a flexible, foldable material that is suitable for coiling for storage purposes. In a preferred embodiment, each sheet includes two substantially parallel longitudinal edges disposed between first and second ends, wherein the longitudinal sheets are arranged on top of one another such that the longitudinal edges of each sheet overlap one another. At least one sheet in the facing material includes at least one fold disposed therein, wherein each fold allows a folded sheet to expand and have a greater area than that of an adjacent sheet, thereby allowing an air gap to form between adjacent sheets. The backing may also include an attaching mechanism for attaching overlapping longitudinal edges of each sheet to one another.

Abstract: Window sash frame systems which provide a groove for use in conveniently affixing various interfaces which interact with window frames, and/or other interfaces in use, are disclosed. A preferred version of the present invention window sash frame system is generally rectangular in shape, and includes two window panes within which are separated by an insulating void region, and has a groove in an outer surface, with the groove being appropriately shaped for receiving a rigid insertional lip of a selected interface. Present invention window sashes are preferably of single piece construction formed by a thermoplastic resin extrusion procedure. Also disclosed are prefered window frame systems for use with the window sash systems.

Abstract: An electrical wiring distribution system adapted for securement with a metal floor structure is provided. The system includes a hatch structure secured to a cellular floor structure. The hatch structure has a housing having an interior portion therewithin and an open bottom end. The housing has opposed sidewalls disposed transverse to the enclosed metal cells and bottom portions extending downwardly in close adjacency with channelways of the floor structure to prevent ingress of concrete into the interior portion. The housing has a pair of side portions having edges forming an access opening in communication with the interior portion of the housing. A divider structure is provided in the interior portion of the housing for dividing the interior portion of the housing into at least a pair of sections. The housing has an upper flange defining a top access opening.

Abstract: An improved mobile home skirting assembly includes a mounting channel with barbs projecting into the channel to engage protrusions on skirting panels inserted into the channel, locking the panels into place with the mounting channel.

Abstract: This invention deals with novel devices which are fasteners for roofing assemblies, especially multi-layered roof assemblies. In addition, there is embodied in this invention a device that is not only a fastener, but is also capable of detecting leaks in roofing systems.

Abstract: The trim includes a fireproof profiled element (11) of incombustible material, preferably steel, with an L-shaped cross section having a first limb (11a) fixed to a jamb (1, 2) or transom (3) of the door frame and a second limb (11b) located adjacent the corresponding side or face (4-6) of the door opening. In front of the fireproof element (11) is a profiled cover element (14) having a channel-shaped cross section which has a first limb (14a) which bears against the jamb (1, 2) or transom (3) of the door frame and a second limb (14b) force-fitted between the second limb (11b) of the fireproof element (11) and the associated face (4-6) of the door opening. Fixing devices (15) clamp the second limbs (14b) of the cover elements (14) against the associated faces (4-6) of the door opening.

Abstract: A module for a construction system is disclosed which can be used to form building panels and three-dimensional structures that may include self-supporting cladding. In one form the basic module (10, FIG. 1A, drawing ?e!) is formed from two pleated hexagonal plates (11a and 14a) joined together at their peripheries with their concave sides together and with the ridges on one opposite the valleys of the other. Each plate is formed from a blank (11 and 14, respectively) which is a hexagon distorted by extending the radii which will form the valleys of the plate with respect to the radii of a regular hexagon (drawings ?a! and ?b!).

Abstract: The system has hollow parallelepiped modular components which are each composed of two interlocking half-shells. Raised portions provided on the sides of the modular components engage seats formed in respective locking and profiled elements for interconnecting the modular components. A profiled element is provided for covering the upper and lower edges of the mutually interlocked modular components. The profiled element has a C-shaped inner core, provided with grooves defining undercut ridges for snap-together engagement with the raised portions of adjacent modular components, and a U-shaped profiled element for housing the C-shaped inner core. L-shaped elements, provided for fixing the assembled system, each have one wing fixable within an interspace defined within the C-shaped inner core and another wing fixable to a wall, floor or ceiling.

Abstract: A mount for insertion into a hollow space of a hollow structure such as a vehicular pillar includes an expandable foam substrate having a at least one support panel secured thereto via a tack. The so-formed assembly is disposed within the hollow space via a mount component which includes a base having a pair of spaced apart mounting pieces which extend from the base, the assembly being disposed between the mount pieces. The assembly is tacked to the mount component by having a tack wire project through the support panel, the foam substrate and the mounting piece. The mount is secured to the interior wall of the hollow space through either a clip, a magnet, a suction disc or the like.

Abstract: A multi-purpose adjustable doorjamb assembly includes at least three elongate members: a first side member, a second side member, and a cross member. Each elongate member has an inside longitudinal face opposite an outside longitudinal face. Each face has a longitudinal notch defined therein. The side members are attached to either ends of the cross member to form an open-sided rectangle. The assembly may also include at least three door stops. The jamb assembly may be used to accommodate swinging doors, bi-fold doors, or sliding doors. Finally, each elongate member may include a front longitudinal edge and a back longitudinal edge. Each edge has a longitudinal trim notch. The assembly further includes L-shaped trim members each having a mating leg for adjustably mating with the trim notch and a decorative leg. By using a trim member on both sides of an elongate member both narrow and wide walls can be accommodated.

Abstract: A modular system for erecting workbenches and equipped walls, in particular for use in laboratories, comprises a structure constructed of modular uprights and crosspieces to which beams can be fixed which permit supports for pieces of furniture, working tables, etc . . . , to be fitted in a slidable manner.?.. M.!..Iadd., m.Iaddend.ounted to the wall are also panels including electrical connections, panels for fluid supply, etc . . . , which have all of the components entirely received inside the associated wall in a flush-relationship therewith.