Abstract: A brick laying device comprises a rectangular frame which fits on a course of bricks. The central aperture in the frame defines a trough for a mortar layer to be laid on top of the bricks. At least one longitudinally extending member of the frame has a right angle section, of which one arm extends inwardly over the top of the bricks, and the other extends downwardly on the outside of the bricks to locate the frame on the bricks and to check the linearity of the course.

Abstract: A thermally insulated masonry block includes pairs of spaced opposed side walls and web walls defining a cavity. A rectangular thermally insulative plate is disposed in the cavity and extends from one web wall to the other. The plate and side walls are spaced apart to define air cells. At least two aligned stub walls project into the cavity from the side walls to reinforce the side walls. The stub walls are of substantially the same height as the side and web walls and are spaced apart by a distance approximating the thickness of the insulative plate.

Abstract: An expansion joint for roofs and the like, especially for the sheet-metal flashing or cover plates of the finial, cresting or ridge of flat roofs, comprises a pair of metal strips defining an expansion gap between them. The gap is bridged on the underside of the joint with an elastomeric sealing band bonded, e.g., by vulcanization, to the metal strips and covered, on its side turned toward the environment with an intermediate metal strip slidingly held in place by the elastomeric band so as not to impede relative displacements of the first two metal strips upon thermal expansion and contraction.

Abstract: A flexible dock seal for closing an opening such as a loading dock with respect to a truck or trailer takes the form of an inverted U-shaped flexible structure normally positioned in extended relation to the loading dock opening by resilient devices and yieldable upon engagement therewith by the truck or trailer so as to form a satisfactory closure between the dock and the truck or trailer.

Abstract: A wall structure to be used as a partition, screen or the like comprises a plurality of panels with vertical edges attached to resilient profiles of the same or lesser height having strip portions which are substantially cylindrically curved over an arc of slightly more than 180.degree., these curved portions being peripherally interconvoluted about a common vertical axis forming the intersection of the vertical longitudinal midplanes of all the panels. The tubular hinge formed by the interconvoluted portions is immobilizable, in any relative angular position of the panels, by expandable plugs inserted into it from opposite ends.

Abstract: An easily installable, elongated insulation supporting strap for supporting insulation batts or the like between roof purlins is provided which includes respective male and female connection ends allowing aligned, end-to-end interlocking of a plurality of straps in order to support insulation between respective adjacent purlins and present an aesthetically pleasing roof construction. The straps are also configured for engagement with and support by the purlins, and can be appropriately modified to mate with standard types of metal purlins. In preferred forms the batts are supported in spaced relationship to the roof for creating an insulative dead air space therebetween, and separate roof-engaging insulation can be employed to provide further thermal insulation for the roof.

Abstract: A steeple adapted to be mounted to the roof of a church or comparable structure. The steeple comprises a rigid frame that is fabricated from a plurality of inclined leg members that are attached to one another by a plurality of connecting members. The rigid frame is enclosed within an aluminum housing having a contour that is complementary to the shape of the frame and received over the frame in such a manner that the housing is drawn tightly against the frame to insure its strength and rigidity. The steeple may have application for supporting apparatus in an elevated position, such as wind-driven turbines and the like.

Abstract: An integral, truss-supported deck suitable for massive applications such as stadia and bridges having clear spans of several hundred feet comprises outer and inner spaced chords each comprising at least one pair of substantially coplanar planks; a plurality of truss web members arranged zig-zag between the chords; a plurality of side connectors positioned in longitudinally spaced relation along the adjacent side edges of each plank pair, first fasteners fastening the ends of adjacent web members to the adjacent side connectors, thereby connecting the web members to the planks; and second fasteners fastening the side connectors to the adjacent planks, thereby connecting the planks to each other.

Abstract: A temporary wall bracing system is disclosed which is suited for one-sided or two-sided wall application, which wall bracing system includes a framework attached to, and cooperatively associated with, a foundation and anchor plate for bracing a newly constructed brick or masonry wall to enable such wall to withstand wind forces and the like until wall construction and associated permanent bracing is completed. The foundation plate is supported directly on and across the preformed foundation and includes a flange portion which engages the foundation sidewall surface opposite to the side adjacent the framework. The anchor plate is preferably fixed to the ground by means of convergingly oriented steel stakes.

Abstract: A lightweight, easily installable, anchored foundation for electrical equipment or the like is provided which includes a foam-filled, force-transmitting frusto-conical housing tensionably connected to a plurality of adjacent, buried earth anchors having remote load-bearing helices thereon in order to create a prestressed bulb of relatively compacted soil between the housing base and anchor helices which greatly enhances the holding power of the foundation under both tension and compression loads. In preferred forms the foundation exhibits approximately the same support strength as poured concrete, but can be more quickly installed and employed at remote locations or on loose soil which would normally preclude the use of concrete.

Abstract: A framing joint construction and clip therefor which is readily assembled as a structural system. A base frame member is outfitted with a plurality of clips along a horizontally extending support surface vertically spaced from a foundation-engaging surface of the base member. A vertically extending stud member is inserted into a U-shaped section of the clips and automatically locked in place. A cover member, which preferably is identical to the base member but mounted in inverted position, is mounted atop the stud member with the use of identical clips.

Abstract: A profile strip for framing and fastening secondary glazing panes comprising a fastening flange for fastening the strip to a main frame, the flange having orifices for the passage of the heads of fastening screws, and extending from the fastening flange on one side a first profile part for framing the edge of a pane of glass and wherein along the opposite edge of the first profile part a second profile part is provided for clamping over the heads of said fastening screws which, in use, project outwardly above the fastening flange, the second profile part being hingedly connected to the first profile part along a hinge preferably formed of a softer material than the remainder of the profile strip.

Abstract: The head portion of a T-shape strip of elastomeric material is threaded lengthwise into the undercut sides of a channel formed in one of two members to be joined together so that the stem or body portion of the strip projects therefrom. The strip is so located, and this projecting stem portion is of such thickness, as to enter a narrow channel with serrated sides formed in the other of said members. Supported as on a fulcrum on a narrow neck portion projecting from the free edge of the strip stem portion, and spaced slightly from the stem portion, is a transversely curved portion which is slightly wider than the serrated channel. Upon movement of the two members toward each other, the stem portion forces the transversely curved portion to flex, and enter into the serrated channel, in which position the edges of the curved portion are in gripping relation with the channel serrations, and thus resist its withdrawal.

Abstract: The telescoping elements of an extensible rod may be coupled sequentially to a coaxial, partly threaded spindle by respective internally threaded coupling members, each element being drivingly engaged with the spindle by a previously engaged, abuttingly coupled element. A yieldably resilient mounting for the coupling member or for one of two cooperating abutment members permits smooth engagement of the spindle threads with the coupling members.

Abstract: An adjustable end cap for moldings formed of an element of a plastic material comprising a first portion intended to be inserted in a molding end and a second portion forming an abutment with said first portion and intended to project from the molding end. The first portion has a member for anchoring the plastic element in a hole provided in a wall to which said molding is to be applied and between said member and said second portion of the plastic element an yieldable section is provided which permits relative movements between said anchoring member and said second portion.

Abstract: A masonry block comprises pairs of spaced opposed side walls and spaced opposed web walls forming a cavity therebetween. An insulative plate of thermally insulative material is disposed within the cavity. The insulative plate extends across the cavity from one to another of the web walls. The side walls each include a portion spaced from the insulative plate so as to define an air cell therebetween extending from one to another of the web walls. The side walls each further include another portion projecting into engagement with the plate to form an air barrier extending across the air cell from one to another of the web walls. Upon forming a wall with such insulated blocks, the air cells are sealed-off from one another to limit convection within the wall.

Abstract: An improved fire resistive joint system for concrete panel walls and like building structures is disclosed. The cool (or external) side of the joint is sealed by a high performance elastomeric joint sealant, preferably backed up by a closed cell backing material, and the hot (or internal) side of the joint is at least partially filled by a compressible resilient mass of synthetic inorganic refractory fiber.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel structure for securely joining ceiling boards, wainscots and other similar types of paneling and boarding to supports or base members such as joists or furring strips. This joining structure finds application in securing ceiling boards (such as gypsum boards or slag wool boards) having relatively low mechanical strength to joists. Employment of the novel and unique joining devices permits easy construction and assembly at high working efficiency. Since the boards are joined together securely by the devices fitted into slots formed at the edges of the boards and are not suspended from the ceiling but are tightly attached to the joists, an elegant and monolithic finish as well as increased structural strength is provided.

Abstract: A casing brick comprising a hollow insulating insert, and a two-part concrete shell which substantially encloses the insert, two projections extending from the insert and positioned between the two parts of the shell and interlocking projections and grooves for connecting the shell and the insert together.

Abstract: A decorative trim strip and a suspended ceiling construction employing the trim strip with structural T- and L-beams having laterally extending portions or portion, wherein such trim strip is a resilient longitudinal "J" channel section having a lengthwise opening communicating with the interior thereof through which a laterally extending portion of a structural beam can be inserted internally to engage and maintain the decorative trim strip.