Abstract: A tie bar assembly including a tie bar sleeve, a tie bar insert insertable to the tie bar sleeve, and a tie bar insertable to the tie bar insert. During construction, the tie bar is insertable into and secured in the tie bar insert. The tie bar and the tie bar insert are then insertable into and secured in the tie bar sleeve. This assembly is fastened to the form. After the first slab is poured the first tie bar and the tie bar sleeve are embedded in the first slab. The form is removed, and the second slab is then poured and encapsulates at least a portion of the remainder of the tie bar sleeve, tie bar insert, and tie bar.

Abstract: A tie-bar assembly including a tie-bar pocket, a first tie-bar attachable to the tie-bar pocket, and a second tie-bar attachable to the tie-bar pocket in a manner such that the second tie-bar is coupled to the first tie-bar. During construction, the first tie-bar is attached to the tie-bar pocket. This assembly is fastened to the form. After the first slab is poured the first tie-bar and the tie-bar pocket are embedded in the first slab. The form is removed, and the interior of the tie-bar pocket and a bent portion of the first tie-bar are exposed. The bent portion of the second tie-bar is then inserted into the tie-bar pocket and engages with the first tie-bar. The second slab is then poured and encapsulates the second tie-bar.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for facilitating commercial transactions between a plurality of associated parties utilizing a form of currency referred to herein as “system currency” which provides economic utility to all associated parties. The associated parties conducting commercial transactions may include one or more consumers, one or more vendors and one or more banks. The systems and methods for facilitation of commercial transactions may be embodied in a transaction facilitation system, which may comprise a computer network, a human-operated network, or another form of organization or network capable of providing the required functionality. A system transaction facilitator may be present for operating the transaction facilitation system.

Abstract: A cremation container foldable into a compact configuration for shipping comprises a bottom, a pair of side walls connected to the bottom, a pair of end walls connected to the bottom, and a lid removably positioned atop the pair of side walls and the pair of end walls. Each wall of the pair of side walls and each wall of the pair of end walls comprises an upper panel and a lower panel hingedly connected together. The upper panels of the pair of end walls are foldable downwardly toward the bottom, and the upper panels of the pair of side walls are foldable downwardly atop the upper panels of the pair of end walls to thereby compactly configure the container for shipping.

Abstract: A cremation container foldable into a compact configuration for shipping comprises a bottom, a pair of side walls connected to the bottom, a pair of end walls connected to the bottom, and a lid removably positioned atop the pair of side walls and the pair of end walls. Each wall of the pair of side walls and each wall of the pair of end walls comprises an upper panel and a lower panel hingedly connected together. The upper panels of the pair of end walls are foldable downwardly toward the bottom, and the upper panels of the pair of side walls are foldable downwardly atop the upper panels of the pair of end walls to thereby compactly configure the container for shipping.

Abstract: A cabinet installation device includes cabinet support blocks slidably arranged on a pair of rails for providing controlled movement in either direction in the horizontal plane. The support blocks and the rails are supported on a rectangular piston that is vertically controlled by means of a hydraulic jack.

Abstract: A warming unit in the form of a console cabinet having a transparent cover includes a circulating fan mounted on the bottom of the cabinet and an electric heater is mounted on a side wall thereof. Four posts extending from the bottom are arranged around the circulating fan to support towels and the like for drying and heating. The heated air is directed in a continuos circular path from the heater through the towels for optimum thermal transfer.