Abstract: A spacer frame assembly for an insulating glass panel is disclosed which is constructed by arranging a plurality of spacer frame segments end to end in substantial alignment, with adjacent frame ends being connected together, and supplying sealant to the aligned spacer frame segments substantially continuously along opposite sides. The adjacent frame segments are then pivoted about axes extending transversely to the opposite sides to form a generally planar polygonal frame configuration and the free ends of the frame are joined. A connector for adjacent ends of the spacer frame segments is disclosed which includes first and second body portions secured to first and second frame segments, respectively, and hinge structure connecting the body portions for enabling movement of one frame segment relative to the other. The connector body portions are secured relative to each other by connecting structure with the first frame segment in a predetermined angular position with respect to the second frame segment.

Abstract: An underwater panel comprises a three-dimensional structure for housing sound absorbing material therein, the structure being waterproof and extremely rigid in construction to prevent compression of the sound absorbing material in an environment of relatively high water pressure while at the same time being relatively highly sound transmissive so as to readily pass energy waves from the surrounding water into the sound absorbing material. The panel comprises an integrally woven and resin impregnated fabric which is relatively highly sound transmissive and which has a pair of waterproof opposite faces joined by a pair of intermediate ribs. A plurality of generally planar stiffening elements which are highly sound transmissive and which may be made from resin impregnated fabrics are inserted into the fabric so as to extend between the opposite faces and provide substantial resistance to compression of the panel due to the pressure of the surrounding water.

Abstract: A composite building module and the process for making same. The module is provided with a rigid foam core encapsulated in a shell of reinforced cementitious material and at least one anchor device for attaching the module to external structure for lifting same. The anchor device has a base disposed on a given face of the core with the top of the base flush with the outer surface of the shell. Connected to the base are two positioning members that are inserted into the given face of the core and two load bearing members each extending along a face of the core contiguous with the given face.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a ceiling runner which has a generally U-shaped configuration. The runner has flanges to support ceiling boards. The side walls of the runner are formed with grooves which may be used to support the runner in position or define an isolated chamber within the body of the runner. The side walls of the runner have a second groove which is used for positioning ceiling boards on the flanges.