Abstract: A prefabricated wall panel (10) has a precast body (12) including at least one decorative design element (14). In addition, the wall panel includes a mounting element (16) having a first end (18) embedded in the precast body and a second end (20) projecting from the precast body. A interlocking structure (36,40) is provided along at least two opposing edges of the wall panel to insure proper alignment and interconnection when two or more wall panels are installed together on a support substrate.

Abstract: A pre-loaded display strip, apparatus for producing the display strip and methods for producing the display strip are disclosed. The display strip comprises a strip, a hanger at one end of the strip, and a plurality of items adhesively secured to the strip in staggered locations. Apparatus for producing the display strip comprises a station for producing display strip material having discreet portions or pieces of two sided tape thereon or display strip material having a single piece of two sided tape extending the length thereof with discreet portions of the two sided tape exposed. Items or packaging for items are adhesively secured to the two sided tape. A structure composed of two layers of one-sided adhesive tape, adhesive side out, and methods for the production of the structure are also disclosed. A display strip with discreet pieces of adhesive sleeve strips made from one-sided adhesive tape is disclosed.

Abstract: A demolding apparatus for removing molded building products from a mold has a conveyor assembly to advance the mold in a machine direction. A removal mechanism contacts a dislodged portion of the molded building product and applies a dislodging force to the dislodged portion of the molded building product.

Abstract: A roofing shingle includes an asphalt-coated sheet having a tab portion normally exposed on a roof and a headlap portion normally covered-up on a roof. The headlap portion has a lower zone that extends longitudinally between a first end and a second end of the roofing shingle adjacent the tab portion, and an upper zone adjacent the lower zone. At least a portion of the asphalt-coated sheet has granules adhered thereto. A reinforcement member is adhered to the lower zone of the headlap portion.

Abstract: A pre-loaded display strip, apparatus for producing the display strip and methods for producing the display strip are disclosed. The display strip comprises a strip, a hanger at one end of the strip, and a plurality of items adhesively secured to the strip in staggered locations. Apparatus for producing the display strip comprises a station for producing display strip material having discreet portions or pieces of two sided tape thereon or display strip material having a single piece of two sided tape extending the length thereof with discreet portions of the two sided tape exposed. Items or packaging for items are adhesively secured to the two sided tape. A structure composed of two layers of one-sided adhesive tape, adhesive side out, and methods for the production of the structure are also disclosed. A display strip with discreet pieces of adhesive sleeve strips made from one-sided adhesive tape is disclosed.