Abstract: A process for imparting a simulated patina appearance to a copper substrate including selecting a colorant having the desired initial patina color tone and producing a noncontinuous layer of the colorant on a surface of the copper substrate to provide the appearance of patination of the desired tone via interspersed spots of the colorant. The remaining portion of the substrate is exposed for natural patination.

Abstract: A process for imparting a simulated patina appearance to a copper substrate, and a substrate having that appearance. A colorant having the desired initial patina color tone is employed to produce a non-continuous layer of colorant on the surface of a copper substrate. The appearance of patination of the desired tone is created by interspersed spots of colorant with the remaining portion of the substrate being exposed for natural patination. The interspersed spots of colorant may be produced by screen printing, by spattering, as by spraying, or by mechanical removal of colorant after application to the substrate surface, or a combination. The colorant is preferably a paint and may be applied by non-uniform spraying on the substrate surface. Non-uniformity may be accomplished by varying the volume of colorant sprayed during the application process or by varying the relative movement of the spray and substrate.

Abstract: A process for imparting a simulated patina appearance to a copper substrate, and a substrate having that appearance. A colorant having the desired initial patina color tone is employed to produce a non-continuous layer of colorant on the surface of a copper substrate. The appearance of patination of the desired tone is created by interspersed spots of colorant with the remaining portion of the substrate being exposed for natural patination. The interspersed spots of colorant may be produced by screen printing, by spattering, as by spraying, or by mechanical removal of colorant after application to the substrate surface, or a combination. The colorant is preferably a paint and may be applied by non-uniform spraying on the substrate surface. Non-uniformity may be accomplished by varying the volume of colorant sprayed during the application process or by varying the relative movement of the spray and substrate.

Abstract: A process for imparting a simulated patina appearance to a copper substrate, and a substrate having that appearance. A colorant having the desired initial patina color tone is employed to produce a non-continuous layer of colorant on the surface of a copper substrate. The appearance of patination of the desired tone is created by interspersed spots of colorant with the remaining portion of the substrate being exposed for natural patination. The interspersed spots of colorant may be produced by screen printing, by spattering, as by spraying, or by mechanical removal of colorant after application to the substrate surface, or a combination. The colorant is preferably a paint and may be applied by non-uniform spraying on the substrate surface. Non-uniformity may be accomplished by varying the volume of colorant sprayed during the application process or by varying the relative movement of the spray and substrate.

Abstract: A process for imparting a simulated patina appearance to a copper substrate, and a substrate having that appearance. A colorant having the desired initial patina color tone is employed to produce a non-continuous layer of colorant on the surface of a copper substrate by roll coating. The appearance of patination of the desired tone is created by interspersed spots of colorant with the remaining portion of the substrate being exposed for natural patination. The interspersed spots of colorant may be produced by screen printing, by spattering, as by spraying, or by mechanical removal of colorant after application to the substrate surface, or a combination.

Abstract: A standing seam roofing assembly having a panel with first and second upstanding legs positioned at opposing longitudinal edges thereof. The panel is secured to a surface to be roofed by an anchor having a base portion and a mating portion. The mating portion is slidably received over a receiving lip positioned on the first leg of the panel. The first and second legs are configured to be folded and form an upright standing seam.

Abstract: A standing seam roofing assembly having a panel with first and second upstanding legs positioned at opposing longitudinal edges thereof. The panel is secured to a surface to be roofed by an anchor having a base portion and a mating portion. The mating portion is slidably received over a receiving lip positioned on the first leg of the panel. The first leg is configured to be received within the second leg of an adjacent panel and form an upright standing seam that is substantially symmetrical in appearance.

Abstract: A process for imparting a simulated patina appearance to a copper substrate, and a substrate having that appearance. A colorant having the desired initial patina color tone is employed to produce a non-continuous layer of colorant on the surface of a copper substrate. The appearance of patination of the desired tone is created by interspersed spots of colorant with the remaining portion of the substrate being exposed for natural patination. The interspersed spots of colorant may be produced by screen printing, by spattering, as by spraying, or by mechanical removal of colorant after application to the substrate surface, or a combination. The colorant is preferably a paint and may be applied by non-uniform spraying on the substrate surface. Non-uniformity may be accomplished by varying the volume of colorant sprayed during the application process or by varying the relative movement of the spray and substrate.

Abstract: A process for imparting a simulated patina appearance to a copper substrate, and a substrate having that appearance. A colorant having the desired initial patina color tone is employed to produce a non-continuous layer of colorant on the surface of a copper substrate. The appearance of patination of the desired tone is created by interspersed spots of colorant with the remaining portion of the substrate being exposed for natural patination. The interspersed spots of colorant may be produced by screen printing, by spattering, as by spraying, or by mechanical removal of colorant after application to the substrate surface, or a combination. The colorant is preferably a paint and may be applied by non-uniform spraying on the substrate surface. Non-uniformity may be accomplished by varying the volume of colorant sprayed during the application process or by varying the relative movement of the spray and substrate.

Abstract: Apparatus for forming an arch is architectural panels including a drive section and an arching section. Each of the drive section and arching section have at least one roller and cooperating follower with the rollers being adapted to engage the underside of the panel with a groove in the followers accepting side legs of the panel. In a preferred embodiment, two cooperating followers float along a common shaft in association with each roller.

Abstract: Apparatus for mounting elongate architectural panels to a structure and a method of forming the apparatus. The panels are of the type having longitudinal flanges extending from the panel, along opposite sides. The apparatus includes a clip which has a generally planar base with a leg extending from the base. Two downwardly opening slots at the leg terminus are each adapted to engage a flange of a different architectural panel.

Abstract: Apparatus for forming an arch is architectural panels including a drive section and an arching section. Each of the drive section and arching section have at least one roller and cooperating follower with the rollers being adapted to engage the underside of the panel with a groove in the followers accepting side legs of the panel. In a preferred embodiment, two cooperating followers float along a common shaft in association with each roller.

Abstract: A structure for securing the edges of adjacent roof-forming panels is described. Channel members having gutter forming bottom and side walls engage the edges of adjacent panels. Specifically, ledges or the channel side walls cooperate with structures on the panel edges to secure the panel edges. A closure encloses the channel gutter.

Abstract: A channel-mounted panel structure using interlocking panels is described. Channel members that are generally hat-shaped in cross-section each have oppositely disposed longitudinal supporting members for use in cooperation with mounting slots of adjacent panels. Opposed edges of the panels are formed such that each formed edge includes a mounting slot along the length of the panel and a raised portion that cooperates with the raised portion of an adjoining panel to form a closure with a standing seam. Alternatively, closure may be provided by a cap.

Abstract: An improved wall coping system including a coping member and underlying support member anchored to a wall. The wall coping support member is secured to the wall and extends beneath the coping member for support of the coping member along its length.

Abstract: An improved wall coping system including a coping member and underlying support member anchored to a wall. The wall coping support member is secured to the wall and extends beneath the coping member for support of the coping member along its length.

Abstract: Standing seam roofing system including first and second dikes integral with opposite longitudinal edges of a panel, and a roof connection ledge connected to the first dike and extending in the plane of the panel. The second dike snaps over the first dike on an adjacent panel in a manner to leave a gap between the ledge and the second dike panel, and includes a downwardly extending and inwardly sloped leg. A lip on the second dike extends under a base on the first dike of the adjacent panel, the lip position being maintained by a pinching action or force produced by the slope of the downwardly extending leg.

Abstract: A standing seam roofing panel having opposed elevated ridges to define first and second dikes. The roofing panel includes a ledge integrally formed with the panel and extending from the first dike to a first panel edge for securing the roofing panel. The second dike includes a cap integrally formed therewith having a free end which is releasably secured over the first dike of an adjacent roofing panel to secure adjacent panels and seal the standing seam.

Abstract: A storage appliance for use with tubing, pipes and similar items. A generally U-shaped member carries a peg at a distal end of each of its legs and a coupling device at their proximal end. The pegs have a first portion of a generally circular cross section and taper to a rounded point at one terminus. The coupling device has an aperture of the same general cross section as the peg first portion. A storage rack is assembled from the appliances by inserting the pegs of one appliance into the coupling devices of another, the number of appliances used being dependent upon the particular storage requirement. The distal ends of the legs of each appliance are made flat to provide a mating surface for an appliance placed thereon while the tapered pegs allow a cooperation between the pegs of one appliance and the coupling device of another even when the legs of the peg-carrying appliance are spread due to loading or otherwise.