Abstract: A roof flashing unit which is attachable to a parapet or other upstanding wall at its intersection with a roof to ensure a tight, waterproof roof construction. The unit includes a rectangular sheet of bendable metal having a transverse Z-shaped bend therein to define an upper or counter section which is secured to the wall and a larger base section. The diagonal of the Z bend forms with the counter section are open-ended channel, and it forms with the base section an open-ended pocket. Wedged into the pocket is the upper edge of a flexible waterproof membrane which overlies the base section.

Abstract: A continuous barrier is formed by channeled cap members which each receive therein a respective truss. Structure that is integral with flange elements of the cap and integral with the ends of hangers that span the cap flanges effect means to removably lock and substantially stabilize the assembly of caps and hangers, which assembly provides a generally planar support surface for fire rated gypsum board and the like.

Abstract: Provision is made for an improved method, assembly and a connector apparatus for assembling together a plurality of panels. The connector apparatus includes structure which forms a sealing material reservoir and which can form panel cavities when a panel is seated on the apparatus. The channel type reservoir facilitates the even application of sealant material to the apparatus.

Abstract: An open frame has a shoulder which is inwardly on the outward surface of the frame and receives a flat rectangular panel with the edge portions of the panel against said shoulder. A continuous groove around the inner portion of said frame receives a bezel which protrudes into said groove and outwardly over the edge portions of the frame. The bezel is biased inwardly as to firmly hold the frame in place. The bezel can be removed by urging it toward the center of the frame.

Abstract: An architectural rail system usable in doors, windows, and building walls for supporting and framing panels. Hollow aluminum rails are formed with internal ribs that form tracks for the slidable reception of ballistic steel strips or panels. The rails are thus structurally and ballistically reinforced against penetration by small caliber projectiles fired from rifles and/or pistols. The rail panel-framing system is useful where security against armed attack is a consideration, e.g. in banks, cashier stations at movie theatres, area ticket windows, fast food restaurants, etc.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a foot and levelling mechanism (10) for attachment to successive, vertical frame members (13) in a relocatable wall (11). The foot and levelling mechanism (10) includes a first anchor block (50) secured to one of the successive, vertical frame members (13). The first anchor block (50) presents a downwardly directed wedging surface (60). A second anchor block (50) is secured to the vertical frame member (13) other of the successive wall panel assemblies. The second anchor block (50) also presents a downwardly directed wedging surface (60). A leveller housing (30) presents upwardly directed guide surfaces (38 and 39) to engage the wedging surfaces (60) on the first and second anchor blocks (50). An extensible foot assembly (43) extends downwardly from the leveller housing (30). The extensible foot assembly (43) includes a shaft portion (44) with a foot pad (46) attached to the shaft portion (44).

Abstract: A connector assembly is described for concrete structural elements, such as concrete crypt modules for mausoleum structures. The connector assembly includes a top corner member connectable to a concrete structural element with a horizontal top plate extending along the top of the structural element and a vertical edge plate extending down one side of the structural element. The vertical edge plate has an inwardly stepped portion extending downwardly from the top of the structural element and terminating in a horizontal shelf portion and the horizontal top plate has a recess adapted to extend into the concrete. One edge of the recess and the top end of the vertical edge plate have opposed interlock projections. The assembly also includes an interlock plate means having projections for engaging the opposed interlock projections and one edge of the plate means has a downwardly projecting flange terminating above the corner member shelf portion.

Abstract: The vaulted building structure comprises a shell (1) made of a composite construction material and formed of arcuate elements (4) of a uniform width having their ends (5) mounted on a base (3). The shell (1) is shaped as a cylindrical vault of which the vertical axis of symmetry includes a vault ridge (2). The ends (5) of the arcuate elements (4) are hingedly braced to the base (3) for rotation about a horizontal axis parallel with the vertical plane of symmetry. The convex outer surface of each arcuate element (4) has its curvature gradually diminishing lengthwise of the arcuate element (4) towards its ends (5) and ridge (2) for levelling out strains generated in the shell (1) upon rotation of the ends (5) of the arcuate elements (4).

Abstract: The invention is for an anchor for securely mounting an article of furniture to a support surface. The anchor comprises a shank having a head at one end thereof and abutment means longitudinally spaced away from the head, and a mechanical fastener that is movably secured to the shank between the head and the abutment means. The anchor further comprises means for attaching the article of furniture to the shank, said means being adapted to be mounted to the article of furniture and having an opening received over the head of the shank. The anchor also comprises means positioned between the article attaching means and the head of the shank for selectively retaining the article attaching means on the shank. The mechanical fastener is adjusted to bear against the article attaching means to securely mount the article of furniture to the support surface.

Abstract: A one piece flexible elastomer boot membrane flashing of EPDM extends from the roof upwardly around the wood base frame and over the top edge to provide a complete seal for a skylight window unit. A tape seals the outer edges of the outwardly extending peripheral lower flange portion of the boot to the roof. The skylight may be either of the fixed or ventilator type.

Abstract: A rod-shaped tension member formed of fiber reinforced composite material is utilized as an anchoring rod in foundation and mining construction, or as a reinforcing member in concrete and prestressed concrete construction. At least, in an axially extending region where it is to receive an anchoring member, such as a rod, the tension member has a continuous helical thread formed of alternating ribs and recesses. The anchoring member has a corresponding thread so that it can be screwed onto the tension member thread. An intermediate layer is provided between the threaded regions of the tension member and the anchoring nut, and is formed of a material affording large plastic deformation relative to the tension member when slight stress increases occur at overload conditions.

Abstract: An improved gutter-downspout connection unit to be used in connecting a conventional gutter to a conventional downspout in rain water removal systems which is generally anvilar in structure comprising an upper body having first and second upper body sides and first and second end pieces with at least one of the end pieces having a smooth curvature which downwardly and inwardly converges towards the other end piece wherein the upper body sides and the end pieces adjoin each other along common edges such that the upper edges of the upper body sides and the end pieces form a common edge defining a top opening, and the lower edges of the upper body sides and the end pieces form a common edge defining a bottom opening substantially opposite the top opening, such that and debris and water contained in the conventional gutter will follow a curved path from the gutter to the downspout thereby making the gutter-downspout connection unit essentially clog-resistant.

Abstract: A building structure including a first unit having a front elevation, a rear elevation, a first side wall, and a second side wall; and a second unit having a front elevation, a rear elevation, a first side wall, and a second side wall; the first and second units being joined together with first side walls of the first and second units sharing a common border and with the front elevations of the first and second units facing opposite directions.

Abstract: An inflatable structure comprises a double wall pneumatic envelope including top and bottom panels. The inflatable structure also includes a central mast and a series of peripheral poles. A central portion of the bottom panel is mounted to a top end of the mast, whereas the bottom end of the mast is secured to the ground. The poles are connected at their upper and lower ends respectively to peripheral portions of the envelope and to the ground. An unrestrained lens-shaped double wall envelope submitted therein with pneumatic pressure tends normally to undergo a reduction of its perimeter while its vertical thickens so as to adopt a sphere shape. Mere pneumatic pressure provided in the envelope thus causes the double wall envelope to inflate, the top panel being supported by the pneumatic pressure in an inflated position, whereas the peripheral portions of the envelope are supported, spaced apart from the ground, by the pneumatic pressure and by the poles.