Abstract: A holding wedge includes a first side and a second side opposite from the first side. The first side and the second side each extend along a length of the holding wedge. The holding wedge also includes a top side that extends between the first side and the second side. The top side of the holding wedge defines a holding channel that extends along at least a portion of the length of the holding wedge.

Abstract: An exit device assembly for coupling to a door having a first side and second side. A first exit device may be coupled to the first side of the door. The first exit device may include a main tube extending from a first end to a second end and a first adjustment tube coupled to the first end of the main tube. The first adjustment tube may be axially adjustable relative to the main tube along a first adjustment axis. An actuator assembly may be supported within an interior of the main tube of the first exit device and may be moveable between a first position and a second position. A latchbolt may be coupled to the actuator assembly and may be moveable between a retracted position and an extended position in which the latchbolt engages a latch.

Abstract: Described herein is a method of anchoring for a demountable wall system and method for installing thereof. The wall system may include an anchoring assembly for supporting a demountable wall panel. The anchoring assembly may include a hub installable in a plenum between a main ceiling and a drop ceiling positioned below the main ceiling and a telescoping anchor member pivotally coupled with the hub and extendible to span between the hub and the main ceiling.

Abstract: A user interface for providing emergency and other information to an end user, where the information is stored locally on a portable device. The present invention provides real-time access to disaster and/or critical event pre-planning as well as real-time information correlation related to the management and control of disasters and other emergencies in addition to disaster pre-planning utilizing portable tablet devices. The present invention is an application that resides on a user's portable electronic device such as a tablet, and may be served by push and/or demand from a server or cloud data service. The application includes information related to pre-disaster planning as well as disaster response during an actual emergency or disaster event. The application structure is designed to provide emergency, disaster, and building planning information for both commercial and/or building interests, government and municipalities, and for individuals and families.