Abstract: A capping system for a roof ridge comprised capping members, e.g., ridge tiles, connected to a reentrant portion arranged to overly ends of tiles adjacent the ridge. Filler members are disposed between the tiles and reentrant portion. Ridge interior is ventilated by circulation of air passing over the filler member and through the reentrant portion.

Abstract: A skirt (7) of finely corrugated sheet of lead is at its top edge assembled in a folded joint with the lower edge of a covering rail (4) mounted on the lower frame portion (3) of a skylight. A plastic and preferably adhesive material strip (8) is incorporated in the joint and is by the pressing together of the joint made to completely fill the corrugations of the skirt edge portion incorporated in the joint to eliminate flatpressing of the corrugations.

Abstract: A sloped glazing system for a building or the like includes a plurality of rafters and purlins interconnected together to form a framing grid, and further includes a plurality of glazing panels secured to the framing grid in covering relation to the glazing openings. The framing grid is attached to the building in a manner such that the framing grid subtends an oblique angle with respect to the horizontal plane of the building. Each glazing panel has a hanger frame mounted to its inner major surface. Each hanger frame includes a plurality of hanger sections mounted to the inner major surface of the associated glazing panel adjacent to a corresponding plurality of panel side edges. Spanning facilities are provided in bridging relation to immediately adjacent ones of the hanger sections mounted to adjacent ones of the panels. The spanning facilities are attached to the framing grid to thereby secure the panels to the framing grid.

Abstract: A pane such as a windshield for a motor vehicle is firmly connected by means of an adhesive element to an elastomer profile which is fitted onto a flange of a frame of the pane. The elastomer profile is composed of a U-shaped clamping part having a metallic reinforcing insert and a supporting part for holding the pane at a distance from the frame. Also included is a recess on the top side of the supporting part for receiving a string-shaped adhesive element. This arrangement allows for compensating process tolerances while reducing the amount of required bonding agent. Additionally, this arrangement provides for the pane to be held securely within the frame in the event of an accident.

Abstract: A power beam converts a linear force into a torque. The beam is slideably positioned transverse to a structural member to be rotated and adjacent a hinged connection of the structural member to a frame. The beam is driven in a linear direction by a motive means such as a hydraulic cylinder, cable network or threaded shaft and actuation nut. A cable extends from its connection to the structural member at a set distance from the hinged connection, over the end of the slideable beam and then to a bias means, typically a spring. To rotate the structural member, the slideable beam is driven transverse to the structural member to impart a force along the cable the spring travels to its limit and thereafter a significant force is applied to the structural member to rotate the structural member.

Abstract: The invention concerns a sliding sleeve for being disposed around the outer ring of an anti-friction bearing and for being secured to a base member. The sliding sleeve might be used in the clutch of an automotive vehicle. The sliding sleeve has one arm extending axially past the outer ring of the bearing and a radially inwardly directed arm. The inner ring of the bearing has a radially outwardly directed flange. The radially inwardly directed arm and the radially outwardly directed flange extend partially past each other and are sealed to each other. There is a sliding connection between the radially inwardly directed arm of the sliding sleeve and the radially outwardly directed flange of the inner ring. The radially inwardly directed arm contacts the axially outward end of the outer ring.

Abstract: The device includes a shell with a mat of insulation material therein, held by friction. The shell is secured to a building, in position extending across a juncture line where a hole or gap exists. It has a mounting strip at the top edge, which also serves as a wheather protector. In one form the shell is made of wood, and includes a mounting timber at the top having an inclined edge engaging the building and thereby biasing the lower portion against the building, eliminating the need for securement of the device at the lower location. In another form the shell is made of metal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a suspended ceiling structure for rectangular filter elements (12,13), comprising a framework with outer (1) and inner (2) U-shaped channels which slidingly fit together and are suspended on tie rods (9) in an upper ceiling. The channels are intended to support skirts (14,15) arranged along the edges of the filter elements, said skirts being received in a sealing fluid (16) which forms an airtight seal for the air which is under the filter elements and is intended to flow through the same. The U-shaped channels are provided with grooves (3,4) at their web portions, the grooves being turned outwards and intended to form attachments for the ceiling tie rods and for elements (24) to be suspended from the framework. The ends (5,6) of each outer channel (1) are bent inwards to retain the inner channel (2) between the shanks and to prevent its withdrawal in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction of the channels.

Abstract: A truck having a road oil spreader is equipped with an apparatus for simultaneous application of oil and paving fabric to the road surface. The apparatus includes an assembly for engaging a roll of paving fabric comprising adjustable cone arms mounted on a collapsible boom that rotatably hold the core section of the fabric roll. The fabric is drawn over an idler shaft and beneath a series of longitudinally aligned brushes. The shaft and brushes are connected to each opposing end of the oil spreader by a removable outwardly extending side framework. The framework includes joint and connection means that permit longitudinal and angular adjustment of the idler shaft and brushes. As oil is sprayed over the road surface, the fabric unrolls and becomes embedded in the oil by action of the brushes pushing the fabric into the oil-coated surface.

Abstract: A firing range assembly includes a transportable container which encloses a firing range. The assembly further includes a ventilating system for ventilating the firing range. Each wall of the container is provided with a lining which functions to: (i) resist penetration by projectiles; and (ii) inhibit rebounding of projectiles.

Abstract: A removable enclosure cover for a swimming pool or the like is disclosed. The enclosure cover includes a plurality of rigid frame members of rectangular panel sections. Th frame members are spaced apart and extend parallel to one another transversely across the pool area. A flexible material is stretched between the frame members. A pair of spaced parallel channel-shaped track members extend along the sides of the pool and guide means is attached to the lower ends of each of the frame members. The guide means has rollers which extend into the interior of the track members. One roller rolls along the bottom of the track members and is mounted on a vertically movable carriage, permitting the frame members to be moved together to one end of the pool deck and collapsing the flexible material to uncover the pool.

Abstract: A friction clutch driven plate comprises first and second disk-like carrier plates rivetted together and having first and second flat spokes respectively on their peripheries. A single integral annulus of friction material is held in place by the first spokes in a first recess in a first face of the annulus and by the second spokes in second recesses in an opposite second face of the annulus. The carrier plates are also connected together by stop rivets passing through arcute slots in a third disc between the carrier plates. In known fashion torsional vibration damping springs are disposed in windows in the carrier plates and the third disc. The third disc has a central hole lined by splines to engage similar splines on a shaft. First and second bearing bushes are disposed in the central openings of the carrier plates.

Abstract: A fluid coupling device is disclosed of the type including an input coupling member (11) rotatably disposed within an output coupling assembly (13). A portion of the output coupling assembly comprises a cover member (17) which cooperates with a housing member (15) to define an operating chamber (31). A valve plate (29) separates the operating chamber (31) from a fluid reservoir chamber (33) and defines a fill opening (41) to permit fluid flow from the reservoir chamber into the operating chamber. In a primary embodiment, the cover member (17) defines a radial passage (79) which is disposed to communicate fluid from the reservoir chamber (33) to the operating chamber (31).

Abstract: The lock mechanism has a spring and cam assembly provided for returning the lock plunger assembly of the mechanism from a locked to an unlocked position thereof. In addition, however, the spring and cam assembly carries an enlongated limb. When the lock plunger assembly is translated to a locked position, it forces the limb to extend from the spring and cam assembly to a disposition in which it blocks a knob catch which is carried in the outside spindle of the mechanism. Accordingly, for being blocked by the limb, the knob catch cannot be depressed and, consequently, the knob which is latchingly engaged by the catch, cannot be removed from the outside spindle whenever the mechanism is in its locked disposition. The spring and cam assembly comprises a compact unit which is slidably received in the outside spindle and confiningly supports the limb therewithin for extension therefrom into obstruction of the knob catch.

Abstract: A flooring system comprising a first substantially rigid layer overlying a foundation, a plurality of resilient pads disposed between the first layer and the foundation, a layer of resilient material overlying the first layer, a second substantially rigid layer overlying the resilient layer, a third substantially rigid layer overlying the second layer, and a floor board overlying the third layer.

Abstract: A marking system indicates the location of lanes which are to be defined on a running track that has a given width and selected degree of curvature. A pivot is established at a fixed distance from the lanes to be marked. A boom assembly disposed laterally across the track carries a plurality of lane-marking devices individually spaced therealong. That assembly is supported for movement along the track. One end of the boom is propelled by a propulsion unit, and an alignment unit is coupled to the other end of the boom for enabling alignment movement relative to the pivot. A cable leads from the outer end of the boom over the inner end thereof and to the pivot for enabling alignment. Numerous detailed features contribute to an attainment of accuracy measured in fractions of an inch.

Abstract: A louvered ceiling construction especially suited for parabolic louvers is claimed. Runners, of the same hollow channel shape as the louver members, are provided with openings into which extensions carried by the louver members are secured. The extensions are entirely concealed within the channels so that a smooth and uniform appearance is presented from below.

Abstract: A sloper curtainwall or glazing system for a building or the like includes a plurality of rafters and purlins interconnected together to provide at least one panel opening for retaining a panel. The rafters have an upwardly sloping vertical glazing pocket adapted to receive a vertical marginal edge portion of a panel and the purlins have a horizontal glazing pocket adapted to receive a horizontal marginal edge portion of a panel. The rafters each further include a semi-enclosed drainage channel and a condensation gutter not disposed in fluid communication with either said drainage channel or said vertical glazing pocket. The purlins further include a condensation gutter. The purlin and rafter condensation gutters are disposed in fluid communication with each other and the drainage channel is provided with at least one opening to put the vertical and horizontal glazing pockets in communication therewith.

Abstract: A child restraint bassinet assembly comprising a support base and a bassinet which hinges in the support base upon release of an inertia responsive trigger latch which has sufficient inertia to move to a release position upon impact, the assembly being retained in a vehicle by a base strap of a tether strap assembly, which is located sufficiently high that the center of gravity of the bassinet is below the base strap and tilting is thereby limited to downward movement of the rear end of the bassinet within its base.

Abstract: Decorative wall covering panels are disclosed which sealingly fit against a wall and thereby protect the wall surface from the deteriorating effects of weather. Horizontally and vertically abutting panels which simulate real shingles, such as cedar shake shingles, overlap each other on all edges when installed. Sealing surfaces are provided around the periphery of the inside surface of the panels. The fitting arrangement of the overlapping edges between panels serves to make and maintain the seals between the panels and the wall.