Abstract: A method of forming an adhesive joint, a structural subassembly, and a joint construction. The method comprises telescopically assembling male and female tubular members having slightly different diameters to cooperatively define a narrow continuous open-end adhesive chamber between contiguous surfaces of the assembled members. Four (4) or more centering pins equally circumaxially spaced about the members are forcefully entered in the adhesive chambers to equalize spacing between the members throughout the chamber. A distributing device communicates with the adhesive chamber for the introduction of adhesive under pressure to the chamber, thus forming a secure joint. In a fabrication method for a structural subassembly at least three (3) tubular structural members are loosely assembled with three (3) joint members each having at least two cups. Centering pins are forcefully introduced between contiguous surfaces of the members and cups and a distribution device encloses the open end of the adhesive chamber.

Abstract: A wind turbine electrical-generating system with air-directing vanes in the forms of sheaths over structural members crossing the sir discharge opening of the wind turbines. The turbines also have associated shroud assemblies which support the structural members and which cooperate with the vanes to provide superior performance.

Abstract: A vertically sectioned cylindrical accelerator for mounting pairs of wind turbines respectively on opposite sides thereof has a covering of twin-sheet thermoformed plastic panels which are smooth on the outside but carry a multiplicity of small cone-shaped projections on their interior surface. The panels are mounted on a structural member by a single central bolt for free expansion and contraction with variation in ambient temperature. The panels are manufactured in a twin-sheet thermoforming operation wherein one sheet is maintained with a smooth surface and the second sheet is provided with the cone-shaped projections, the two sheets being fused together to form an integral panel of lightweight and high strength characteristics.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for mounting an accessory article in a vehicle interior using a clip to which the article is attached and which is mounted through an aperture in a vehicle body part. Deformable force applying ribs are disposed between the clip and the accessory and are deformed upon tightening of the fastener drawing the clip and the accessory closer together. The ribs exert a biasing force against the clip to prevent movement of the clip and the accessory with respect to the vehicle body part while drawing the clip into fixed, non-movable engagement with the vehicle body part. The ribs may be integrally molded as part of the accessory or formed on a separate member mountable between the accessory and the clip.

Abstract: A method of modifying the vertical profile of a cable supported bridge. The method consists of sequentially adjusting a lower end of a series of supporting cables downward relative to the bridge superstructure and sequentially adjusting an attachment structure associated with the lower end of each cable to maintain the distance each cable has been adjusted. The adjustments preferably proceeds according to a pre-specified plan known as an adjustment sequence. The preparation of an adjustment sequence according to the methods disclosed allows the modification of the vertical profile of the bridge superstructure to be completed without overstressing any bridge members, and with predictable results.