Abstract: A mounting mechanism for connecting mechanical equipment to any mounting surface has an upper (floating) portion, and a lower (fixed) portion. The mechanical equipment is mounted to the upper portion, and the lower portion is mounted to the mounting surface. The upper portion and lower portion are connected to each other via a connection mechanism—preferably a resilient connection mechanism. A restraint mechanism is attached to both the upper portion and the lower portion on the side of the upper and lower portion that faces away from the equipment. The restraint mechanism provides positive restraint at a rate of at least 5 pounds per linear inch of length but can provide much higher than that. The restraint mechanism is flexible to allow for isolation of the equipment.

Abstract: A vibration isolator with low elevation seismic restraint comprises a support member, at least two vibration isolating members, a top plate, a seismic snubber and a snubber limit plate. The vibration isolating members, are seated on the support member opposing end portions. The top plate has a middle portion and opposing end portions, wherein the top plate spans over the vibration isolating members, such that the vibration isolating members are between the support member and the top plate. The seismic snubber has a shaft element that is mounted to the top plate on one end. A snubbing limit plate is mounted to the support member such that it spans the U shaped support member middle portion, wherein the shaft member second end is between the snubbing limit plate, and the support member. The shaft member passes through the support member via a through-hole, and a first snubber element mounted to the shaft element second end, such that seismic movement is limited by the snubbing limit plate and the support plate.

Abstract: A vibration isolator with low elevation seismic restraint comprises a support member, at least two vibration isolating members, a top plate, a seismic snubber and a snubber limit plate. The vibration isolating members, are seated on the support member opposing end portions. The top plate has a middle portion and opposing end portions, wherein the top plate spans over the vibration isolating members, such that the vibration isolating members are between the support member and the top plate. The seismic snubber has a shaft element that is mounted to the top plate on one end. A snubbing limit plate is mounted to the support member such that it spans the U shaped support member middle portion, wherein the shaft member second end is between the snubbing limit plate, and the support member. The shaft member passes through the support member via a through-hole, and a first snubber element mounted to the shaft element second end, such that seismic movement is limited by the snubbing limit plate and the support plate.

Abstract: A method of installing distribution systems such as needed piping, ductwork, electrical wiring, and other systems in a new construction having a structural ceiling and floor, comprises the steps of: providing a frame module of main and cross frame members; assembling the modules on site directly below the final placement position; installing ductwork, piping, electrical wiring, and other distribution systems in the modules; fabricating and attaching upper wall portions to the modules; lifting modules with attached upper wall portions towards the structural ceiling; attaching support columns to the structural ceiling and floor; and mounting the modules onto the support columns, such that the support columns support the modules.

Abstract: A method of installing distribution systems such as needed piping, ductwork, electrical wiring, and other systems in a new construction having a structural ceiling and floor, comprises the steps of: providing a frame module of main and cross frame members; assembling the modules on site directly below the final placement position; installing ductwork, piping, electrical wiring, and other distribution systems in the modules; fabricating and attaching upper wall portions to the modules; lifting modules with attached upper wall portions towards the structural ceiling; attaching support columns to the structural ceiling and floor; and mounting the modules onto the support columns, such that the support columns support the modules .

Abstract: A method of constructing a soundwall comprises forming a back panel comprising a longitudinal wall connecting two opposing end walls, such that the end walls are relatively perpendicular to the longitudinal wall, wherein each opposing end wall has a first end and a second end, wherein the end wall first end joins the longitudinal wall, and the end wall second end has a perpendicular attachment mechanism, for attachment relatively perpendicular to the end wall. The back panel is then filled with a sound absorbing core, which is then enclosed by attachment of a of a perforated front panel to the back panel end wall perpendicular attachment mechanism. The front panel has opposing panel ends, wherein the end wall perpendicular attachment mechanism comprises a u-shaped protrusion at the end wall second end, wherein the u-shape is generally perpendicular to the end wall, and further, wherein the perforated front panel ends each have a mating u-shape.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a vibration isolating mount used to mount a furring channel to a mounting surface wherein the furring channel comprises a channel portion and two opposing furring channel flanges. The vibration isolating mount comprises a vibration isolator of a size and shape to fit snugly around the furring channel flanges, wherein the vibration isolator has opposing flanges extending away from the furring channel flanges; and mounting brackets, wherein the mounting brackets wrap around the vibration isolator flanges, and wherein the mounting brackets are isolated from the furring channel by the vibration isolator.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a vibration isolating mount used to mount a furring channel to a mounting surface wherein the furring channel comprises a channel portion and two opposing furring channel flanges. The vibration isolating mount comprises a vibration isolator of a size and shape to fit snugly around the furring channel flanges, wherein the vibration isolator has opposing flanges extending away from the furring channel flanges; and mounting brackets, wherein the mounting brackets wrap around the vibration isolator flanges, and wherein the mounting brackets are isolated from the furring channel by the vibration isolator.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the invention there is a garage door opener vibration isolation kit, which isolates the garage door motor from the ceiling, and isolates the drive track from the header, and which comprises a motor isolation kit, and a header isolation kit.