Abstract: A cover member that engages a hook member formed into a precast, reinforced concrete block. The hook member assists in the lifting, transporting and manipulating of the precast, reinforced concrete block. The cover member is formed of a water resistant, flexible and resilient material. Preferably, the cover member has a shape similar to a hat with the apex of the crown thereof being opened by way of an inwardly tapered aperture having at least one slit therein. The tapered aperture has an entrance portion dimensioned to accommodate the insertion of the head of the hook and an exit portion dimensioned to engage the shank of the hook. A slit of the aperture is dimensioned to allow the exit portion of the aperture to rigidly engage the shank of the hook as the precast, reinforced concrete block encounters movement.

Abstract: An automatic transaction machine storing apparatus for storing a plurality of automatic transaction machines. The apparatus includes a plurality of entrances for respectively carrying the automatic transaction machines therethrough into a customer room. The entrances are provided in front of set positions of the automatic transaction machines. A machine room defined behind the customer room has a space for maintenance of each automatic transaction machine or cash exchange. Furthermore, the apparatus further includes a plurality of security sensors provided on an outer panel of the apparatus to detect an external attack and a control unit for rotationally driving a rotating table on which each automatic transaction machine is mounted at a required angle according to information output from the security sensors, thereby orienting a security panel standing on the rotating table toward an attacked position to secure the automatic transaction machine against the external attack.

Abstract: A method for making an insulating apparatus and an insulating apparatus made from such method having an insulating pad made up of a plurality of layers of metal foil, wherein at least two of the layers are separated from each other such that there are gas spaces between the layers, and a support for supporting at least a portion of the insulating pad and attached to the insulating pad by resistance welding, whereby the plurality of layers of metal foil are compressed around the area of the weld.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method in connection with a roof drainage apparatus and a roof drainage apparatus. The invention comprises a trough (2) recessed in a roof structure (1), an opening (3) arranged in the bottom of the trough, a water-outlet tube (4) joined to the opening and a means (5) for changing an open water flow into a closed flow when the water flow is increasing. For intensifying the drainage, an element (6) is positioned in the water-outlet tube (4) at a throat after the opening (3), by means of which element the cross-sectional area of the water-outlet tube (4) is regulated in such a manner that the shape of the cross-section of the water-outlet tube (4) remains substantially unchanged at the regulation.

Abstract: An apparatus for forming exterior convex vinyl siding corners for use with external walls intersecting at angles greater than 90 degrees including a vinyl siding corner member with two exterior siding members intersecting in the steady state position at 90 degrees. The exterior corner is of a flexible material such as vinyl and defines two internal slots therein within which one or more expander members is positionable to spread the exterior corner member to an angle greater than 90 degrees and approximately equal to the obtuse angle of the intersection between the first and second surfaces. The expander member may be adjustably movable to vary different angles such as would be used in the external convex corners for mounting of bay windows and other similar obtusely oriented exterior walls.

Abstract: Proposed is a double-walled formwork element comprising two large-area panels suitable for use as mould shuttering, particularly in the concrete construction industry. The two panels are joined to each other by force-locking, liquid-tight and gas-tight engagement, and form between them a cavity. The invention secures the two layers of shuttering against slippage and ensures the discharge of any leak liquid produced. The invention also enables shuttering systems to be assembled cheaply and simply for constructions of various shapes.

Abstract: This invention concerns an aseismatic steel structure for supporting elevated constructions or works to be interposed between a plurality of reinforced concrete supporting pillars and the lower base of a block of the elevated construction. In an embodiment the structure comprises two independent pairs of hollow columns arranged substantially parallel at the four angles of an imaginary square, and coupled by flexible first arcuated members, the block of the elevated construction being supported on such columns through sliding bearings.The columns are further connected, by sliding couplings, to four flexible arcuated beams, whose lower ends rest on the reinforced concrete supporting pillars, through bearings at the top of the pillars.

Abstract: This invention is an apparatus and process for the reinforcing of concrete, wood, or steel columns, beams, or structures. The apparatus includes pre-made reinforcing layers constructed of engineering materials having a high tensile strength and a high modulus that are attached, via an adhesive, or fitted to the element in question to create a reinforcing shell exoskeleton thus increasing the column's compressive, shear, bending, ductility, and/or seismic load carrying capacity.

Abstract: A claw-shaped protrusion is installed at the edge of one trim so that a forked portion is formed between the edge of the trim and the claw-shaped protrusion, a plurality of protrusions are formed at the edge of the other trim, and these trims are installed to the vehicle body in a condition where relative positioning between the trims is performed by inserting the edge of the other trim into the forked portion of one trim and abutting the side of the claw-shaped protrusion against the protrusions.

Abstract: A kit for constructing a yard barn comprising: a roof structure comprising, a plurality of elongated vinyl sheets of the type used as horizontally extending siding with each sheet having an upper and lower longitudinal curved edge created for interengaging locking one sheet to an adjacent sheet; a plurality of rafters supporting the vinyl sheets which are attached directly to the rafters; fasteners for attaching the vinyl sheets to the rafters; the rafters being composed of two angled members connected at their ends; a floor structure comprising a pair of prefabricated deck assemblies of reduced weight and size, each deck assembly comprising a network of joists attached at their ends to a side rail to form a support skeleton having an upper surface; a deck panel attached to the upper surface of the support skeleton; the network of joists having first joists attached at their ends orthagonal to the side rails, with intermediate joists extending between the first joists and with still further joists extending b

Abstract: A plaster-protective cover for bathroom fittings is mounted recessed in the wall, the cover being fixed to the buried part of the fitting and having an outwards-facing dome-shaped cap designed to protect the fitting parts inside it. The hole in the wall for the fitting is sealed by a collar-like sealing element which produces a watertight seal and which has, at the wall end, an annular flange which rests against the wall. The flange is embedded in a layer of sealing material applied following installation of the buried part of the fitting as the bed layer for subsequently laid tiling, and the flange thus seals off the edge of the hole pierced in the wall for the buried part of the fitting.

Abstract: A frame and an inserted board mounted on the frame is related. The frame includes a circumferential frame edge, a frame receiver corresponding to the shape of the board and a circumferential frame support edge supporting an edge of the board, the supporting edge extending in the direction toward the interior of the frame. The board includes a circumferential edge, a spring-elastically pivotable blocking member situated at at least two oppositely situated portions of the circumferential edge of the board, each blocking member projecting beneath a portion of the frame edge, and an adjustable operating element associated with each blocking member.

Abstract: An expandable room structure is provided having relatively movable room portions supported by telescopically sliding tubes, at least one of those tubes being movable also laterally to pivot as the room portion floors slide into the same horizontal plane when the room structure is moving into expanded positions. In retracted positions the room portion floors are vertically spaced to permit one room portion to nest within the other. A rack and pinion drive arrangement is provided to cause relative movement between the tubes. Lateral movement of one of the tubes is permitted by engagement with an inclined surface extending out of the other tube such that the laterally moving tube pivots about the pinion. A ramp surface is formed on the abutting edge of the floor of one room portion, and the abutting edge of the floor of the other room portion moves up and down that ramp portion when transitioning between expanded and retracted positions.

Abstract: There are disclosed spacer elements for use in insulated glass assemblies of the single and multiple atmosphere type which incorporate non-thermally conductive materials as the main structural support member in the assembly. The result is a lightweight, warm edge assembly.

Abstract: A rectangular reinforcing cage is provided for a cast concrete structure having longitudinal registration tubes at each corner of the cage. An outer reinforcing cage surrounds the registration tubes and a coaxial inner reinforcing cage is supported from the outer cage by a plurality of spacers. Each reinforcing cage has a pair of facing C-shaped mats having straight mats overlapping and connected to the bent ends of the "C" to complete each reinforcing cage. Each end of the C-shaped mats have a smoothly curved transition bend joining a portion perpendicular to the main portion of the mat. Each mat has a layer of longitudinal wires connected to a layer of transverse wires. The longitudinal wires being more closely spaced near the end of each mat than in the remainder of the mat with no longitudinal wires in the transition bend of each C-shaped mat. The longitudinal wires are positioned inside each C-shaped mat and outside each straight mat when a reinforcing cage is assembled.

Abstract: A spacer used with substantially rectangularly-shaped glass blocks of the type having a ridge positioned intermediate its top, bottom, and side edges. The spacer comprises first and second oppositely positioned channel portions adapted to receive the seams of adjacent glass blocks. The channel portions define first and second ends. First and second oppositely positioned curved portions extend from the first end of the channel portions and a first pad extends from a junction between the first and second oppositely positioned curved portions. Third and fourth oppositely positioned curved portions extend from the second end of the channel portions and a second pad extends from a junction between the third and fourth oppositely positioned curved portions. The first, second, third, and fourth curved portions are each configured to form a friction fit with adjacent glass blocks while the lips of the adjacent blocks contact the first and second pads.

Abstract: A structure assembled of aluminum alloy extrusion and sheathing such as composite particle board for use as porches, balconies, or the like. The parts include posts, a frame having corner fasteners, and channel type beams supported by the frame and secured to the frame by fasteners in a manner requiring a minimum of on-site drilling of holes in the aluminum alloy parts.

Abstract: A fire resistant panel includes at least four parallel vertically extending sheets of gypsum. The sheets are fastened together in a spaced apart arrangement with two outer sheets and two inner sheets positioned between the outer sheets to define a member having first and second opposite vertically extending sides. Vertically extending sheets of steel are in contact with and cover both sides of the member. The upper support for the member defines a circuitous path from one side of the member to the other. A bottom seal is supported by the member and includes a weight mechanism attached to the bottom seal. The weight is pivotally movable and biases the bottom seal downwardly for engagement with a floor.

Abstract: A set of tiles for covering a surface is composed of eight distinct shapes that are insect-like in that they are bilaterally symmetrical and have six leg-like projections. Each sort of tile will fit together with another tile of the set in an average of nine different ways. The tiles may be assembled jig-saw-puzzle fashion in an infinite number of distinct tilings. Ten different subsets of the eight insect-like or beetle-like tiles will tile the plane, some in several highly distinctive manners. The many and variable tiling patterns have considerable aesthetic appeal. They may be used as fabric prints, wall coverings, and the like, or as jewelry designs, or as highly efficient patterns for shaped cookies, etc. The tiles of the invention may also be used as teaching aids, or as puzzle pieces in an unlimited number of different puzzles of every level of simplicity or difficulty.

Abstract: A utility greenhouse (10) has a frame (30) comprised of electrical metal tubing (EMT) sections. Main frame members (12) bear the majority of the building's load. Main frame members (12), long side members (14) and short side members (16) all embed into the ground and are shaped to extend vertically upward for a wall height distance then curve upwards and inward so that a pronounced rounded appearance for the frame (30) results. The main frame members (12) and the long frame members (14) intersect the short frame members (16). Ties (26) secure the intersecting frame members together. A continuous sheet plastic skin (24) overlies the frame. The skin (24) is held to the frame (30) at an outer cover brace (18), an inner cover brace (20), and through ties (26) which secure skin (24) to the long and short frame members (14, 16). A door (54) is formed by cutting the skin (24).