Abstract: A tablet computer utility structure (TCUS 10) that is designed to protect and enhance the utility of the tablet computer (70). The enhancement is accomplished by having the TCUS (10) include a cover (12) that includes on its the front surface (16), a business card holder (28), a pocket (40) that has inserted a paper pad (46) and a pen (59), pencil (60) or stylus (61) retaining loop 58. The TCUS (10) can be dimensioned to be utilized with a variety of tablet computers (70) and can further include on the cover (12) a stylistic logo opening (44) that is in alignment with a tablet logo (72) located on the front surface of the tablet computer (70).

Abstract: A voice activated faucet is provided with a valve coupled between the faucet and a water line for allowing water to flow to the faucet upon the actuation thereof. Further provided is a voice recognition mechanism including a microphone for receiving and recognizing at least one audio signal. Also included is a control mechanism connected to the valve and voice recognition mechanism for actuating the valve upon the recognition of the audio signal by the valve.

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 roofing system includes a weathering member (1) which underlies a ventilating tile (10) having a venilation opening (11). The member (1) includes an aperture (4) which permits air flowing through the tile opening (11) to reach the roof space, the aperture (4) being spaced from the opening (11) and being shielded therefrom by an upstanding ledge (6) of the member. A filler member (20) secured to the underside of the tile (10) engages over the top of the ledge (6) and forms an approximate seal therewith. In an alternative embodiment, the filler member (20) is omitted, and the ledge (6) includes a resilient upper portion which engages directly the underside of the tile.

Abstract: Apparatus for attaching rigid, conventional ridge tiles to a roofing structure is disclosed wherein elongated members extend along either side of the roof ridge so as to support the lateral edges of the conventional ridge tiles. The ridge tiles are supported on both elongated members such that the tiles extend over the ridge of the roof. Since the tiles merely rest against the elongated members, a plurality of locating and retaining straps are utilized to retain the ridge tiles on the elongated members. Each locating and retaining strap passes over a portion of the conventional ridge tile and engages a portion of the elongated members to form the sole means for retaining the ridge tiles in position. The elongated members have upwardly extending retaining portions so as to retain the nibs of conventional roofing tiles adjacent the roof ridge. Also, end pieces are provided which may be fastened to the elongated members to cap the ends at the roof ridge.

Abstract: An elongate roof ridge capping member for a tiled roof includes a pair of longitudinally extending flanges interconnected by a capping section. The capping section is connected to at least one of the flanges by a re-entrant portion, being so connected to both flanges in the case of a member for a duo-pitch roof. The re-entrant portion defines a longitudinally extending recess which can receive the end of a roof tile. The flange in the recess is provided with a longitudinal ridge or the like which inter-engages with the nib of the tile to hold it in position. Filler units may be used to provide weathering of tiles with profiled upper surfaces.