Abstract: An auxiliary tool for filling of an organic and/or inorganic mortar mass in a bore (B) and cooperating with an injection tool (D) connectable with a delivery tube (E) or a delivery hose, with the auxiliary tool (1, 6, 12) including a filling member (2; 7; 13) having an axial through-bore (3; 9; 17) through which the mortar mass (M) is injected into the bore (B), and an outer diameter selected so that a back flow of the mortar mass (M) in a direction toward a bore mouth is prevented, and an element for pinning the filling member (2; 7; 13) on a free end of the delivery tube (E) or the delivery hose.

Abstract: Ingress and egress to closets and doorways through standard swinging doors requires that the area the door traverses be kept clear and is, therefore, space not usable for other purposes. The pivotal storage unit replaces doors with useful additional storage which occupies the full width and height of the door opening while permitting normal access through the doorway. The unit is mounted on hinges offset from the doorframe to permit full opening of the storage unit beyond 90°. The lower hinge incorporates a thrust bearing to support storage loads. A rolling support wheel on the base of the unit additionally supports the unit when heavily loaded. The unit can be formed in a variety of furniture configurations such as an armoire, computer work center, home entertainment center, pantry, desk, curio, vanity, etc. Two units can be used for double width doorways.

Abstract: Resilient and flexible grout seal strips for sealing off a space formed between the bottom of a concrete panel and a support beam on which the panels are supported, concrete panels, decks, and support beams having resilient and flexible grout seals and methods for fabricating such panels, beams and decks are disclosed. The grout seal strips have a first longitudinal edge adapted to be anchored on either the bottom of a precast panel or the top of a support beam adjacent the respective side edge thereof and extend substantially the length thereof, and have an opposed second longitudinal edge with a wide sealing portion therebetween adapted to engage the other of the panel bottom or the beam top adjacent the respective side edge thereof and form a sealing relation therewith.

Abstract: A trim piece for installing at a drywall external right angle corner which is provided with a bullnose corner bead includes an intermediate portion which wraps over the convexly curved portion of the bullnose corner bead and has two edges extending parallel to the edges of the flanges of the corner bead. Two leaves are attached to the intermediate portion of the trim piece at the two edges respectively. The intermediate portion of the trim piece has an interior surface at a first end matching closely the exterior surface of the corner bead and an exterior surface which is convexly curved at the first end and is right-angled at the opposite second end and provides a transition from the convex curve to the right angle between the first and second ends.

Abstract: A hybrid truss and a system of fabricating a building using a hybrid truss is provided. The hybrid truss is designed to span large widths without center support. Each hybrid truss is typically made with two symmetrical truss members that join at the peak. Each member is made with an upper cord and a lower cord having cross bracing between the two cords. A peak end member is attached to the ends of the cords to join the two truss members at the peak to form the hybrid truss. Attached at the lower end of each truss member is a sleeve. The sleeve is rigidly attached to at least the lower cords and cross bracing. The sleeve redirects outward forces into the top of a post in a downward force and a slight rotational force. The sleeve is designed to slide over the top of a post or column to attach and properly position the truss on the top of the posts or columns. Vertical adjustment to level the hybrid truss is provided by vertical movement of the sleeve on the post.

Abstract: A tool and a method for cutting and installing roofing shingles. The tool includes a base with a work surface and a cutter for cutting shingles placed on the work surface. The work surface include at least one limiting pedestals which includes an edge at a distance from the work surface, so that several shingles stacked over one another and placed over the work surface and slid against the edge of the limiting pedestal to expose different proportions of the shingles to the cutter to produce shingle sections of different sizes. The different sized shingle sections are then used to start the rows of shingles placed on the roof to be covered with shingles.

Abstract: A releasable jig for positioning and stabilizing while properly orienting an anchor bolt during construction where such a bolt is placed in wet, curing concrete. The jig includes a tube-like portion which is slightly tapered to effect a friction grip on such a bolt, and this tube-like portion includes a slot-like opening which exposes the outer, upper end extremity of a bolt so that the position of this end extremity can clearly be seen during installation.

Abstract: Metal building insulation includes a non-woven covering material over the top surface of a double layer of glass fiber, with a vapor retarder between the layers, protected by a porous film.

Abstract: A method of building a log structure using naturally-shaped logs is provided. The method involves stacking layers of the log structure upon one another in a rough approximation of the final desired positioning, determining the distance of the greatest gap existing between the pairs of logs at each layer, determining groove cuts to be made for every log in the same layer using the same vertical groove dimension, determining a dimension of a final notch cut to be made in the logs of the lowest layer stacked according to this invention, and determining the final notch cuts to be made at layers above according to a relationship among the vertical groove dimensions that were marked for each of the grooves in a single layer and the dimension of the final notch cut determined for the lowest layer of logs stacked according to the present invention.

Abstract: A pre-fabricated wood underlayment and tile system comprising, in layers, wood underlayment, layer of adhesive, and a layer of vinyl or ceramic tile with a plastic film protectant that is peeled away after installation which provides a pre-fabricated panel to be attached to any flat surface such as a floor or a wall.

Abstract: A modular patient room includes a plurality of wall panels having various configurations and one or more plumbing units. The wall panels and plumbing units are connectable to each other to form the patient room. Each plumbing unit includes a water conduit and a water-using device that is connected to the water conduit. In some embodiments, the modular patient room includes modular patient service equipment that couples to the wall panels.

Abstract: A heat-insulating wall has two spaced-apart, at least essentially vacuum-tight cover layers, between which an evacuable heat-insulation material is provided and which are connected to one another by a vacuum-tight connecting profile which runs along the free edges of the cover layers. The connecting profile has a membrane which spans at least essentially the distance between the cover layers. The connecting profile is made up of a plurality of profile sections adjoining one another in a vacuum-tight manner. At the adjoining ends of the profile sections, the membrane has an end section with a thickness of at least approximately the material thickness of the cover layers.

Abstract: The invention concerns a beam end fitting and method for joining together wooden beams, the fitting comprising a tubular member adapted to be firmly secured by gluing inside a hole drilled in at least one of the two ends of a wooden beam, and connecting means for connecting the beams to each other, either directly or by an interposed core fitting, wherein said end fitting is provided with blocking means for blocking the end fitting inside the beam during the gluing step.

Abstract: An insulated roof or wall structure is formed by creating a depth of drape to the approximate thickness of the R-value of a fiberglass insulation batt in a draped, untaut sheet of vapor barrier material which defines an insulation cavity in which the fiberglass is located thereby minimizing compression of the fiberglass and approximating in the structure its intended R-value.

Abstract: An anchor rail and anchorage system for attaching ceramic refractory materials to a metallic substrate, or casing. Each anchoring rail (3) includes a web (9) and a retention structure. The retention structure of the rails includes a plurality of tabs (13) extending from the web to engage with alignment recesses on the edges of the tiles. The alignment structure on each tile (16) includes a slot (18) formed in each of two opposite sides of the tile (16). A method of building ceramic lined structures includes attaching an anchor rail (3) to a surface of the casing (5), fitting a row of tiles (4) in place with their alignment structures each fitting around the retention structures (13) of the anchor rail, and continuing on with another row of tiles, until a predetermined surface area of the structure is lined with tiles.

Abstract: The present invention is an adjustable corner fitment for a roof. The adjustable corner fitment is comprised of a top membrane and a bottom membrane. The top membrane has a cutout. The cutout extends from a side of the top membrane. The base membrane portion has a first side, a second side, a third side, and a fourth side. The first side is connected to the second side at a first angle greater than 90 degrees, and the third side is connected to the fourth side at a second angle greater than 90 degrees. The base membrane portion is conformed to loop shape such that the first side and the second side underlie portions of the top membrane contiguous to the cutout. The first side of the base membrane may be completely welded to the top membrane prior to installation. However, the second side of the base membrane is adjustable relative to the top membrane prior to installation on the roof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a building cavity assembly and, in particular, a building cavity assembly having a thermal break to prevent the development of cold spots acting as a gathering point for condensation. A building assembly comprising an inner and outer skin defining an insulating cavity, a support bar fixedly located in the cavity for mounting the outer skin thereon and an insulating spacer fixedly located between the support bar and the inner skin to provide a thermal break between the inner and outer skins is described. The support bar and the spacer are connected by means of a metal fixing device which passes through at least a part of the support bar and secures it to the spacer and fixes the spacer to the inner skin. The fixing device includes insulating means to insulate it from the support bar and prevent any metal to metal contact therebetween. Methods of use on roof and wall claddings are also described.

Abstract: A spindle or baluster for use in a fence or deck railing which comprises a plastic outer shell having a first end section, a second end section opposite the first end section, and a middle section intermediate the first and second end sections. An elongate wood reinforcing element is positioned within the outer shell and extends from the first end section to the second end section.

Abstract: A ground stake is disclosed having a plurality of blades extending outwardly from a longitudinal axis. The blades are connected along the length of the axis by at least one conical rib to promote retention of the stake within the ground.

Abstract: A gutter guard is provided which is constructed from a modified portion of roofing material. A bottom edge of the roofing material extends over the gutter and defines an upper series of openings and a lower series of openings. Beneath the upper and lower series of openings, a wire mesh is secured to the lower surface of the roofing material. The openings permit rain water to drain into the adjacent gutter while the mesh prevents unwanted debris from entering the gutter.