Abstract: A trim piece is diclosed that allows from easier placement of trim pieces around corners. An elongated member has a block at an end. The block has an abutment face pointed in a direction to extend around a corner and face down the direction for the next trim piece to be placed. The abutment face may alternatively face in the longitudinal direction of the elongate member, or face in a direction for the next trim piece to be placed on the same surface as the first trim piece.

Abstract: An article holder includes a base to be attached to an inner side portion of a frame and at lease two clip members to be assembled to the base with a space therebetween. The clip members receive therein engaging projections of projecting pieces provided at an article while elastically expanding. Also, the clip members include inserting portions having engaging portions to be engaged with the engaging projections of the projecting pieces through rebounding at terminal positions to which the projecting pieces are inserted. Moreover, the clip members are rotatably assembled to the base. Thus, in case a window glass is curved to have a curved inner side on a passenger's compartment side, the article can be held corresponding to the curve by changing the engaging positions of a plurality of engaging portions with respect to the article.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fastening system for panels whose edges are provided complementary holding profiles which match one another in such a manner that further panels can be fastened to the free edges of a previously placed panel. The holding profiles of at least the long edges are configured as complementary positive-fit profiles, one of the profiles having a projection with a convex bottom edge, and the other profile having a recess with a concave bottom edge, such that the profiles may be interconnected by a pivoting motion. Such complementary design of the profiles enables the positive-fit profiles of the long edges of two panels to form a common joint which, when the panels are laid, enables bidirectional pivoting of the panels with respect to one another about a pivot axis that is parallel to the joined long edges of the panels.

Abstract: The invention relates to a structural member and a process for producing a structural member with at least one layer of plastic and with a layer inside the structural member of a material that has a substantially higher modulus of elasticity than plastic. The member also has at least one system plane that is part of the structural member and along which the structural member has substantially homogenous properties and a substantially homogeneous structure. The invention is characterized in that along the system plane, at least one inner layer and a respective outer layer consisting of plastic are provided between which two layers each separated from each other and traversing the system plane with the second higher modulus of elasticity are provided.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a membrane laminate for a roofing system comprising a membrane sheet and a nonwoven material laminated to said sheet. The nonwoven material has a semi-permeable, skinned layer formed therein.

Abstract: A burial apparatus for underground crypts, preferably those that include space for two stacked caskets, which apparatus includes a ground auger, a turnbuckle connected thereto and a flanged inverted L-shaped member connected to the turnbuckle and engaged with the crypt to retain the crypt within the ground. The apparatus works particularly well with an empty crypt and with a dual crypt when opened to receive a second casket.

Abstract: A brick or masonry structure is drilled to receive an elongate reinforcing assembly comprising a core with one or more fabric sleeves over most of its length. The sleeves are injected with grout that seeps through the fabric to bond to the drilling wall. It may bond directly to the core or to a tube through which the core extends. The core is anchored to the structure at or near the mouth of the drilling while a tube farthest from the mouth may have a connection to the core that allows the core to be pulled towards the mouth with progressively greater resistance.

Abstract: A fastening sealing member configured to fasten siding boards to a building framework, including a base plate portion having a flat rear surface, spacing portions at left and right ends of the base plate portion, each of which has a front face forward from the base plate portion, a central horizontally rising plate portion projecting forwardly in the horizontal direction from the base plate portion, a central front plate portion in the vertical direction at a front end of the central horizontally rising plate portion, supporting portions projecting forwardly in the horizontal direction from the base plate portion at left and right sides of the central horizontally rising plate portion, an upper-board engagement portion bent upwardly from the supporting portion, a lower-board engagement portion bent downwardly from the supporting portion, and a connecting portion in the vertical direction between the upper-board and lower-board engagement portions.

Abstract: A life maintenance apparatus to be used in case of earthquake or other disasters when users are buried in debris of a collapsed building. A six sided includes two parallel upper and bottom layers of high strength material made plates, two covering plates at front and back, and two adjustable plates on both sides.

Abstract: A method of construction of a damp-proof basement includes disposing a water-permeable palette layer on a bottom surface of the interior of the basement and spaced from an outer wall of the basement, disposing a water-impermeable vent layer over the palette layer, disposing a reinforced-concrete slab on the vent layer and spaced from the outer wall, and disposing an inner wall at a periphery of the concrete slab and spaced from the outer wall. A damp-proof basement construction includes a water-permeable palette layer, disposed on a bottom surface of the interior of the basement, spaced from an outer wall of the basement. A water-impermeable vent layer is disposed over the palette layer. A reinforced-concrete slab is disposed on the vent layer, spaced from the outer wall. An inner wall is disposed at a periphery of the concrete slab, spaced from the outer wall.

Abstract: Seating tiers are used in a stadium to position rows of spectators at progressively higher levels, the tiers having a reverse slope such that each row is closer to a playing field than the next lower row, thereby providing spectators with an excellent view of action on the field. Walkways extend along the fronts of the seats and windows are adjacent the walkways to allow viewing of the field while protecting spectators. Cross-beams support the rows of seats and provide the walkways and are supported between stairway units that are part of a supporting frame structure.

Abstract: A fastening device for a glass panel on a wall, a building-side substructure, or similar object, such as a building facade, using a clamp fitting that grips the glass panel and a holder that is supported on the clamp fitting that it can move to a limited extent in three dimensions. The invention teaches that the holder has a two-arm connecting bridge that can be fixed in position by means of a center retaining pivot on the clamp fitting whereby, on the outer free ends of the connecting bridge, there are connecting articulations that can be fixed in position for the connection of respective compensating shafts, which are connected on their ends farther away from the connecting bridge by means of respective articulations that can be fixed in position with an adapter for fastening to a wall, a substructure, or similar object.

Abstract: The present invention provides a glass sheet having a hole for attachment of the sheet to a vehicle body. The hole includes a through hole and a thin part in contact with the through hole. A bolt is fitted so that the head of the bolt is fitted in the thin part.

Abstract: An air beam structure having reduced weight, increased rigidity, and lower inflation pressure requirements. The structure includes a closed tubular cylindrical shell of air impermeable fabric having at least one inflation valve. Fixed within the shell is an “I” beam envelope comprised of flexible, air impermeable walls sealed to the interior of the shell. The “I” beam envelope extends the length of the shell and defines at least four air chambers in communication with the inflation valve. A quantity of compressible material is dispersed throughout the interior of the “I” beam envelope. When subjected to compressive forces by pressurization of the air chambers, the material becomes rigid. The filled envelope is either vented to atmosphere or connected to a vacuum source. The air beam is used in groups and may be connected one to another by sheet materials to form a wall or roof structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for moving elements of a multi-leaf sliding wall into a parking magazine whereby a storage rail branches in the region of the parking magazine from a guide rail which carries the elements, and whereby each element has a drive assembly. The invention is directed thereto that the first element next to the parking magazine in the region of the free end of the guide rail is journalled to be swingable about an axis of rotation and is exclusively guided with its associated drive assembly by the storage rail, whereby between the first element and the drive assembly there is disposed a coupling link configured to support a tension to pull and to support a compression to push.

Abstract: The present invention provides a shielding apparatus installed over a machine in a clean room to protect the machine. The shielding apparatus comprises at least two supporting beams, and a plurality of rectangular-shaped plate flaps in parallel to each other. The flaps are connected to the supporting beams at an angle, and each flap has areas overlapping with its neighboring flap along a vertical cross-section. Each flap is an anti-acid zinc-plated steel plate with a drain piping connected its bottom to collect and deliver processing liquids.

Abstract: A multi-walled glazing panel which is to be attached at either side thereof to a support structure. The panel includes a plurality of horizontal sheet members separated from one another by vertical interconnecting walls which define channels along the length of the panel. A reinforcing member is disposed in the channel adjacent the side which is to be attached to the support member.

Abstract: A frame expandable in a structural opening has a stretchable substantially fluid impermeable cover membrane disposed across the frame and arranged to stretch with expansion of the frame. The frame is preferably expandable in mutually perpendicular directions, and provided with peripheral seals for sealing in the structural arrangement. The barrier is conveniently fitted in openings such as doors and the like to provide a temporary barrier to rising floodwaters and the like.

Abstract: A connector plate, a building component connection and a method for connecting a first building component to a second building component. The first building component has a first web, a first leg extending outwardly from the first web, and a lip protruding from the first leg to define a toe-receiving area between the lip and the first web. The second building component has a second web and a second leg. The connector plate comprises a back plate for attachment to the second web and may include a side flange for attachment to the first web. The back plate includes a toe sized to be received in the toe-receiving area. The connector plate may include a toe flange that is received on the first leg, a bottom flange that is received on the second leg, and a middle flange. The middle flange and the bottom flange define a lip-receiving notch.

Abstract: The invention concerns glazing sheets with variable absorbing power. The glazing comprises two transparent walls providing an inter-wall space containing one of the two following fluids: either a first transparent fluid, such as air; or a second transparent fluid, absorbing solar energy over a very large part of the spectrum, in particular liquid water or liquid water with added alcohol. The glazing further compromises a circuit for discharging energy in the form of a bead, located at its periphery, preferably consisting of a heat pip-exchanger. The glazing also comprises an apparatus for filling up or emptying the inter-wall space, as well as flexible elements for absorbing the second fluid expansion depending on temperature. The glazing can in particular be used for producing car windows.