Abstract: A shade structure having a suspended mast with a tubular body non-removably secured between at least two suspended mast support segments forming a suspended engagement. The shade structure has at least a first flange plate connecting a first mast transition segment to a first cantilever rafter and a second flange plate connecting a second mast transition segment to a second cantilever rafter. At least one column extension assembly simultaneously supports the cantilever rafters and connects each cantilever rafter to a column. A fabric canopy is disposed over and around the suspended mast and over the suspended mast support segments and cantilever rafters. Means to engage the fabric canopy is used with each cantilever rafter on a second cantilever rafter end and tensioning means secured to at least one of the cantilever rafter or the suspended mast is used for tensioning the fabric canopy.

Abstract: An anchoring method of fabric panels for flood control and water control, wherein the anchoring method comprises the steps of: attaching a plurality of anchors. Each anchor has a base, a first wall and a second wall disposed on opposite ends of the base, a chamber, and arms attached to the walls projecting away from the walls. An extension is attached to the first arm, wherein the extension projects over the chamber, then a deformable tube goes in the chamber near the first wall, a fabric panel attached to a mooring is then put in the chamber on top of the deformable tube, then inserting a chock into the chamber against the deformable tube, wherein the deformable tube is compressed, then inserting a key into the chamber between the chock and the second wall, wherein the chock engages the key and the deformable tube is uncompressed.

Abstract: A system for anchoring fabric panels having an anchor housing which includes, a base, walls on the ends of the base, a chamber, and an extension attached to the first wall, wherein the extension projects over the chamber. The system includes a key disposed in the chamber of the anchor housing adjacent to a wall, wherein the key comprises a locking edge, a chock disposed in the chamber adjacent to the key, wherein the chock has a locking edge that engages the locking edge of the key, a deformable tube disposed in the chamber of the anchor housing between the first wall and the chock and beneath the extension, and wherein a space is created between the tube and the extension. A fabric panel attached to a mooring which is located in the space, and wherein the fabric panel extends from the mooring and over the extension.

Abstract: An apparatus, a windscreen, and method for securing a structure against damage from high winds, wherein the windscreen is engagable with a track with slidable, adjustable connectors such as eyebolt connectors or fixed pin connectors that is secured to the eaves or sides of a house, and, with a coarse fabric such as the sheet attached to the track with strap like elements and connectors and anchoring device for securing the windscreen to the ground preventing damage to the structure.

Abstract: An apparatus, a windscreen, and method for securing a structure and its roof against damage from high winds, wherein the windscreen is engagable with a track that is secured to the eaves of a house, and, with a coarse fabric such as the sheet attached to the track with strap like elements and connectors and anchoring device for securing the windscreen to the ground preventing damage to the structure.

Abstract: A moisture barrier seal for use on a hopper car hatch opening that does not need to be removed before vacuum unloading of the hopper car due to the use of a grained plastic such as vertically drawn or cast polyethylene which will rupture as soon as the seal is subjected to the pressure differential across the seal created by the application of vacuum to the hopper car. The moisture barrier layer when combined with a filter layer forms a combination moisture barrier and filter seal.

Abstract: A moisture barrier seal for use on a hopper car hatch opening that does not need to be removed before vacuum unloading of the hopper car due to the use of a grained plastic such as vertically drawn or cast polyethylene which will rupture as soon as the seal is subjected to the pressure differential across the seal created by the application of vacuum to the hopper car. The moisture barrier layer when combined with a filter layer forms a combination moisture barrier and filter seal.