Abstract: The present invention provides a sweetener product which has the purpose of encapsulating ingested fat and stimulating the excretion thereof. The product is comprised of two compounds: a derivative of the amino sugar, chitin, and one or several sweeteners bonded through electrostatic interactions. This interaction contributes in improving neutral pH solubility and product presentation for human consumption. The creation of the product assures homogeneity of its components in any dosage (through electrostatic interactions). The above in order to reduce any risk of unproportionate content in the different commercial presentations. Also, the carrier medium (sweetener) is cost efficient, used in mass consumption, and generates added value from a commercial perspective in the eyes of consumers.

Abstract: A utility trailer structural panel (10) of the skin-stiffener type has a skin (15) supported by uniformly spaced stiffeners or roof bows (39). Stiffeners or roof bows (39) are secured to panel skin (15) and extend outwardly from the associated panel skin (15). Each stiffener (39) has central flange (35) from which extend webs (36, 37) to mounting flanges (41, 42). Mounting flanges (41, 42) have free edges and respective beads or curls (44, 46) formed thereon for stabilizing of flanges (41, 42) to improve load transfer at the interface between the roof bows (39) and the skin (15).

Abstract: Consistent and reliable releasing of a guardrail during a vehicle impact is enabled by a releasable fastener for safety structures along a highway. The release of secured components such as guardrail is controlled, and precise positional cooperation is provided between securing members and the guardrail. Forces may be attenuated to further optimize response.

Abstract: A utility trailer structural panel (10) of the skin-stiffener type has a skin (15) supported by uniformly spaced stiffeners or roof bows (39). Stiffeners or roof bows (39) are secured to panel skin (15) and extend outwardly from the associated panel skin (15). Each stiffener (39) has central flange (35) from which extend webs (36, 37) to mounting flanges (41, 42). Mounting flanges (41, 42) have free edges and respective beads or curls (44, 46) formed thereon for stabilizing of flanges (41, 42) to improve load transfer at the interface between the roof bows (39) and the skin (15).

Abstract: A guardrail beam for installation along a roadway includes a first edge and a second edge. A plurality of crowns may be disposed longitudinally along the guardrail beam between the first edge and the second edge. A first fold may be disposed upon the first edge and a second fold may be disposed upon the second edge. The beam may also include an upstream end, a downstream end and an intermediate portion disposed between the upstream and downstream ends. The first and second folds may form generally tubular first and second curls having elliptical cross sections and located within the upstream and intermediate portions. The guardrail beam may also include hemmed portions at the first edge and/or second edge at the downstream ends of the guardrail beam. In a particular embodiment, one or more fluted beads may be disposed longitudinally along at least one crown.

Abstract: An aircraft structural panel (10) of the skin-stiffener type such as is commonly used in aircraft construction, has a skin (15) supported by uniformly spaced stiffeners or frames (39). Stiffeners (39) are secured to skin (15) and extend outwardly from the associated skin (15). Each stiffener (39) has a horizontal body (38), an inner mounting flange (41), and an outer bowed flange (42). Mounting flange (41) and bowed flange (42) have free edges and respective inturned beads or curls (44, 46) are formed thereon for stiffening of flanges (41) and (42).

Abstract: A guardrail structure having a plurality of vertical support posts supporting a plurality of guardrail beams. Each post includes a pair of flanges having free edge portions with edge folds defining tubular beads on the free edge portions to provide reinforcement that result in a minimum amount of material usage for the posts. Spacers or blockouts may be mounted between the guardrail beams and the posts to offset the posts from the guardrail beams.

Abstract: A reinforcing support structure for an automotive vehicle body having a sheet structure (10) including a pair of side sheet structures (11, 12). Upper stiffener (17) and lower stiffener (18) are secured to the interior of side sheet structures (11,12). Stiffeners 17 and 18 may have a cross-sectional shape as illustrated by stiffener (39) in FIG. 6. Stiffener (39) includes a mounting flange (41) and an opposed flange (42) which have free edge portions. Beads or curls (44,46) are formed on the free edge portions for reinforcement.

Abstract: A guardrail structure having a plurality of vertical support posts supporting a plurality of guardrail beams. Each post includes a pair of flanges having free edge portions with edge folds defining tubular beads on the free edge portions to provide reinforcement that result in a minimum amount of material usage for the posts. Spacers or blockouts may be mounted between the guardrail beams and the posts to offset the posts from the guardrail beams.

Abstract: A guardrail beam for installation along a roadway includes a top edge and a bottom edge. A plurality of crowns may be disposed longitudinally along the guardrail beam between the top edge and the bottom edge. A first fold may be disposed upon the top edge and a second fold may be disposed upon the bottom edge. In a particular embodiment, one or more fluted beads may be disposed longitudinally along at least one crown. The guardrail beam may also include hemmed portions at the top edge and/or bottom edge at the downstream ends of the guardrail beam.

Abstract: An end terminal assembly of a highway guardrail system to enhance safety of a vehicle impacting an end of the guardrail facing oncoming traffic. The guardrail system includes a W-beam type guardrail mounted on a plurality of posts adjacent to the side of a highway. The guardrail includes at least one W-shaped beam having a first edge curl and a second edge curls. A kinetic energy absorbing assembly is integrally engaged with the one end of guardrail to stretch portions of at least one W-shaped beam to dissipate energy from an impacting vehicle. An anchor assembly may be provided as part of the end terminal assembly to provide tension support as desired for the guardrail during rail face impacts and a cable anchor bracket which releases from the guardrail during a head on impact with the end of the guardrail.

Abstract: A guardrail beam for installation along a roadway is provided with a first or top edge region and a second or bottom edge region. A plurality of crowns may be disposed longitudinally along the guardrail beam between the first, top edge region and the second, bottom edge region. Each edge region preferably includes a first, edge flange and a second, slot flange with a plurality of splice bolt slots disposed therein. A radius between less than three-eighths of an inch and approximately one-sixteenth of an inch is preferably formed between each first, edge flange and adjacent second, slot flange. Also, each first, edge flange preferably extends at an angle between approximately twenty-five degrees and one hundred twenty-five degrees relative to the second, slot flange.

Abstract: A horizontal floor or roof structure having a plurality of spaced parallel joists each joist having a vertical web with upper and lower flanges extending from the web. Each flange has a free edge with a tubular bead extending along each free edge and having an elliptical cross-section wherein the minor axis is at least 20% of the major axis. A floor or roof member is supported over said metal joist. A preferred method of forming a horizontal reinforced concrete wall structure for a building includes mounting a wire mesh material over the upper flanges of the joists, and pouring concrete in a flowing condition onto the concrete forms over the mesh material and over the upper flanges of the joists so that curing of the concrete provides a horizontal reinforced composite concrete wall structure.

Abstract: An end terminal assembly of a highway guardrail system to enhance safety of a vehicle impacting an end of the guardrail facing oncoming traffic. The guardrail system includes a W-beam type guardrail mounted on a plurality of posts adjacent to the side of a highway. The guardrail includes at least one W-shaped beam having a first edge curl and a second edge curls. A kinetic energy absorbing assembly is integrally engaged with the one end of guardrail to stretch portions of at least one W-shaped beam to dissipate energy from an impacting vehicle. An anchor assembly may be provided as part of the end terminal assembly to provide tension support as desired for the guardrail during rail face impacts and a cable anchor bracket which releases from the guardrail during a head on impact with the end of the guardrail.

Abstract: A closure for an automotive vehicle has a sheet body mounted for pivotal movement about a rotational axis between open and closed positions. A pair of parallel stiffeners extend in a parallel relation from the rotational axis and each stiffener has a body or web with a mounting flange extending in perpendicular relation from one end of the web and a bowed flange extending from the opposite end of the web. The flanges have free edges and an inturned bead or curl is formed on each free edge for stiffening of the flanges.

Abstract: A guardrail beam for installation along a roadway is provided with a first or top edge region and a second or bottom edge region. A plurality of crowns may be disposed longitudinally along the guardrail beam between the first, top edge region and the second, bottom edge region. Each edge region preferably includes a first, edge flange and a second, slot flange with a plurality of splice bolt slots disposed therein. A radius between less than three-eighths of an inch and approximately one-sixteenth of an inch is preferably formed between each first, edge flange and adjacent second, slot flange. Also, each first, edge flange preferably extends at an angle between approximately twenty-five degrees and one hundred twenty-five degrees relative to the second, slot flange.

Abstract: A guardrail beam for installation along a roadway includes a top edge and a bottom edge. A plurality of crowns may be disposed longitudinally along the guardrail beam between the top edge and the bottom edge. A first fold may be disposed upon the top edge and a second fold may be disposed upon the bottom edge. In a particular embodiment, one or more fluted beads may be disposed longitudinally along at least one crown. The guardrail beam may also include hemmed portions at the top edge and/or bottom edge at the downstream ends of the guardrail beam.

Abstract: A guardrail beam for installation along a roadway includes a top edge and a bottom edge. A plurality of crowns may be disposed longitudinally along the guardrail beam between the top edge and the bottom edge. A first fold may be disposed upon the top edge and a second fold may be disposed upon the bottom edge. One or more fluted beads are disposed longitudinally along at least one crown. The guardrail beam may also include hemmed portions at the top edge and/or bottom edge at the downstream ends of the guardrail beam.

Abstract: An overhead sectional garage door (10) has a plurality of hinged sections or panels (14) having rollers (16) mounted thereon for movement of the door (10) between open and closed positions. A stiffener (39) is secured to each door section (14) and extends horizontally between opposed sides of the associated door section (14). Each stiffener (39) has a horizontal body (38), an inner vertical mounting flange (41), and an outer bowed flange (42). Vertical mounting flange (41) and bowed flange (42) have free edges and respective beads or curls (44, 46) are formed thereon for stiffening of flanges (41) and (42).

Abstract: A track support structure (30) for a sectional overhead garage door (10) having rollers (16) for guiding the door (10) between open and closed positions. The track support structure (30) has a track (38) and a track support beam (40). Track (38) has an upper horizontal flange (38) and a lower trough (72). The free edge of the trough (72) has an inturned tubular bead (74) and the free edge of upper flange (38) has an inturned tubular bead (74). An angle-shaped track support beam (40) has legs (88) and (90). The free edges of legs (88) and (90) have respective tubular beads (92) and (94). Tubular beads (92), (94) have a diameter between 1½ and 2½ times the diameter of beads (74), (76) on track (38). Embodiments shown in FIGS. 8-10 include an automatic door operator (104) having a channel-shaped support beam (110, 110A) with tubular beads (116, 116A) on laterally extending flanges (112, 112A, 114, 114A).