Abstract: A construction panel comprises two plates spaced from one another by a predetermined distance, and a plurality of strips extending transversely to one another and between the plates and connected with the plates so as to form a plurality of cells between the strips and the plates inside the panel.

Abstract: In a metal roofing system in which a plurality of overlapping horizontal courses of metal shingles are secured to a roofing substructure, each course being formed from a horizontal row of metal shingles that overlap and interlock with other metal shingles in a course disposed directly therebelow, and wherein a joint pan is positioned below abutting metal shingles within each course, the improvement comprising: a deformation at a top of each joint pan, the deformation indicating proper placement for a short edge of a metal shingle.

Abstract: A flooring system is provided for elevating flooring panels above a subfloor, such as the subfloor of a computer room. The invention provides a flooring substructure which has a plurality of elongated tracks arranged parallel to one another. A plurality of brackets are securable against the tracks, and a plurality of channel members are secured to the brackets so that the channels are aligned perpendicularly to the tracks. The channels are configured for supporting the flooring panels. Adjustable leveling screws are threaded upwardly through the brackets to contact the subfloor and support the substructure.

Abstract: This invention relates to an exterior curtain wall system assembled from multiple framed panels. The design utilizes externally framed panel design with concealed water drainage mechanism within pressure equalized wall cavities to eliminate the dependency of the sealing integrity of the shop and/or field applied sealant lines for watertight performance. The design also eliminates the accumulative thermal movement of the wall surface and facilitates the easiness of replacing an individual facing panel.

Abstract: An adjustable-height free standing slide apparatus has an overall slide surface length that can be increased or decreased by changing the orientation of a single component. The slide apparatus includes a frame that supports a slide member. The frame also supports a block member that can be mounted to the frame in a first orientation in which a first surface on the block forms a substantially horizontal platform surface leading to the top of the slide and a second orientation in which a second surface on the block forms a slide exterior surface meeting substantially contiguously with the slide surface to extend the overall slide surface length.

Abstract: A game apparatus with multiple playing modes includes a base unit, a plank support mounted uprightly on the base unit, and an elongated plank unit. The plank support includes a pair of parallel upright plates, a balancing seat which extends between top ends of the upright plates and which has two ends mounted rotatably on the upright plates, a cylindrical support rod which extends between the upright plates below the balancing seat and which has two ends mounted rotatably on the upright plates, and a positioning beam which extends between the upright plates and which is spaced vertically from the support rod so as to form a clearance therewith.

Abstract: A triangulated roof structure for supporting a roof that projects in plan a substantially closed curve includes a substantially horizontal outer compression ring, a plurality of tension hoops concentrically arranged within the compression ring at different heights relative to a common reference plane, and a plurality of substantially vertical compression members having upper and lower ends, affixed at their lower ends to each of the tension hoops. The compression members are located so that compression members affixed to a first tension hoop are not radially aligned with compression members affixed to an adjacent tension hoop. The structure also includes a plurality of tension elements interconnecting a compression member affixed to the first tension hoop to a proximal pair of compression members affixed to an adjacent tension hoop and means for securing an outermost tension hoop and the vertical compression members attached thereto to the compression ring.

Abstract: A dot point glazing apparatus has a rod, a straight arm which engages one end of the rod at its center to be rotatable around the rod. A first V-shaped arm engages one end of the straight arm at its center to be rotatable around an axis extending parallel to the rod. A second V-shaped arm engages the other end of the straight arm at its center to be rotatable around an axis extending parallel to the rod. Bolts for supporting glass plates threadedly engage the ends of the V-shaped arms.

Abstract: A stanchion with sleeve includes an elongated member secured to a fixed structure and extending generally linearly away from the fixed structure. The sleeve has an elongated body extending curvilinearly between two opposing ends. An interior cavity extends along the sleeve and through one end of the sleeve. The interior cavity has a cross-sectional shape adapted for slip fit engagement with the stanchion post. The sleeve is formed with a curve for receiving the stanchion post in the interior cavity in force fit engagement.

Abstract: Rubber crumb reinforced cement-concrete structures provide resistance to cracking, improve shock wave absorption, lower heat conductivity and improve the acoustical environment. The structures are comprised of cement-like materials having a predetermined proportion (from about 1% to about 30% by weight of cement) of recycled scrap rubber crumbs undirectionally aligned in the cross section of said structures.

Abstract: A kit is provided for cultivating a plant, e.g. a pine tree. The kit comprises container in which the components of the kit are housed and which also serves as a growing pot. Inside the container is a package of seed or seeds, and a growing medium. The growing medium preferably comprises a first composition which is peat, for example in the form of a water-expandable pellet, and a second composition such as gravel which is placed over the peat in the container once the seeds have been planted.

Abstract: An anchorage for PC wire strands, anchorage having an enlarged head portion formed by heading a terminal end of a PC wire strand, and an anchoring member held in pressure contact with a portion of the PC wire strand in a position near the terminal end and having a side end held in close contact with the enlarged head portion, the anchoring member being so formed as to have a length corresponding to one third or one half of the length required for anchoring the PC wire strand by the anchoring member alone.

Abstract: A house includes a floor, side walls and a ceiling which are prefabricated, assembled with each other with the aid of interengaging formations in form-locking manner, and the walls are provided with inner hollow spaces filled by a filling material. A roof can also be engaged with the ceiling. No connecting or fastening elements are needed. The house can be built as a multi-story structure.