Abstract: Internal liner for insertion between the lower part of the leg and the foot of a skier and a shell of a sports boot such as an alpine ski boot, such liner including a vamp enveloping the foot which is overlaid by an upper enveloping the lower part of the leg and constituted by a rear portion and a front portion respectively forming a rear wedge and a front wedge joined to constitute a wall having a given thickness adapted to play an adjusting role for the footwear between the internal surface of the shell of the boot and the lower part of the leg, wherein it is constituted by a sock extending uniformly and without folds, and having, at least in one stretchable zone, a plurality of distinct and juxtaposed wedging elements fixed externally thereon to constitute the wall of the liner having a given thickness and compressibility.

Abstract: An organizing and scheduling device allows convenient organization of the multitude of notes, reminders and appointment cards which accumulate, e.g. in a home, correlating each reminder with the corresponding date on a calendar. The device includes a calendar, a color coded scale displayed upon a front surface of the device, and a set of flexible, multi-pocketed sheets behind the calendar. The coded scale includes a plurality of boxes of different colors, each box adjacent a week on the calendar. Each pocketed sheet has a tab disposed on lower edge, each tab being of a color corresponding to one of the colored boxes and horizontally offset from adjacent tabs to avoid complete overlap. The calendar and pocketed sheets are releasably bound together, and may be mounted upon a surface, e.g. of a refrigerator.

Abstract: A display device for attractively holding and displaying a plurality of greeting cards, photographs, sports memorabilia cards, and the like. It includes a solid object having predetermined dimensions and at least one planar upper surface. The planar surface has a plurality of slots extending fully across the planar surface. The slots have a width and depth suitable for holding a substantially self-supporting flat object at a substantially vertical orientation with regard to gravity. It also include a support to raise the planar surface at an incline, preferably from 5.degree. to 30.degree. from the horizontal. A plurality of these display devices can be connected to each other or juxtaposed, in modular fashion, along their sides or portions thereof.

Abstract: A receptacle display includes a receptacle for holding a liquid; display means mounted with the receptacle; and sensing means sealingly mounted with the receptacle for sensing the condition of the liquid in the receptacle and actuating the display means when a predetermined condition of the liquid is sensed.

Abstract: The disclosed tag system is comprised of a plurality of split ring tags each having sufficient stiffness to normally retain its opposed end edges aligned, maintaining a gap therebetween smaller than a handle cross section, and having resilience and a shape memory to allow manual tag flexing so as to allow any tag to be fitted onto or remove it from the container handle. Each tag opening is irregular, being defined by first and second alternated contour edges on the split ring body, whereby the first contour edges, if continuous, would define a first large opening and the second contour edges, if continuous, would define a second opening smaller than the first opening. The second contoured edges is defined by projections suited to be flexed as needed to fit against the handle as the tag is positioned on the handle, making the tag useable on handles over a range of different sizes and shapes between the first and second openings.

Abstract: An improved illuminated sign for adhesive bonding to the inner surface of a pane of transparent material such as the glass of an automotive window comprises a backing panel, a planar electroluminescent lamp, and an indicia-bearing member. The indicia-bearing member is smaller in planar extent than an assembly of the backing panel and the lamp. Strips of double-sided adhesive tape are applied to the border of the backing panel. The second adhesive surface of the tape is used to bond the assembly of the backing panel, the lamp and the indicia-bearing member to the inner surface of an automobile window or the like.

Abstract: A rigid aerodynamic advertising member is removably mounted to either the tailgate or vertical side of the bed of a pick-up truck with a mounting bracket coupled to rigid braces attached to the advertising member, with the dimension between the braces being sufficient to insure rigidity while the truck is underway.

Abstract: A marketing indicator arrangement for application to a belt comprises a strip member having first and second opposed ends and an adhesive layer disposed on a first side of the strip member at the first end thereof, the strip member being comprised of a material selected so as not to take a permanent set upon coiling of a belt with the strip member retained therewith. A method for providing a plurality of marketing indicators each of a predetermined first width involves the steps of providing a substrate widthwise of a dimension which is at least a multiple of the predetermined first width and having opposed first and second ends, applying a support member to the substrate widthwise thereof at the first substrate end, applying marketing information to the substrate between the first and second ends thereof in repetitive information sets widthwise of the substrate, and then subdividing the substrate widthwise thereof at intervals of the predetermined first width.

Abstract: A self-removing cover guard for muzzle leading firearms of the type having a nipple for receiving a percussion cap. The cover guard includes a plate or cup secured to the breech or drum of the firearm by the nipple; a spring loaded hinge connected at one end to the plate or cup; and a nipple cover affixed to the other end of the hinge for pivotal placement or displacement of the nipple cover on or off the nipple. The spring, which may be integral with the hinge, is biased to automatically remove the nipple cover off the nipple, and hence the percussion cap, when the firearm hammer is retracted from its un-cocked, cover holding, position. A sealant may be provided between the nipple cover and the nipple or cup to protect the percussion cap from moisture.

Abstract: This invention teaches a method and apparatus for drying artificial catfish worms prior to the application of fishing lure scent. The apparatus utilizes a vinyl sheet which is folded back upon itself into a V-shape and into which are affixed a pair of water absorbent pads. The wet lure is placed within the device, which is then pressed closed for a short period while moisture from the lure is absorbed by the pads. The device then naturally springs to the open position so the pads may dry for subsequent use.

Abstract: A device for the safe handling of a fish preferably is formed as a one-piece plastic member having a rectangular body formed by two pairs of spaced parallel frame members defining a central opening. A slender, elongated rod is attached to an extended end of the bottom frame member and extends upwardly outwardly therefrom forming a V-shaped space with a front frame member. The rod terminates in a pointed end beyond a top frame member and is adapted to extend through one of the gills and mouth of a fish. A series of gripping recesses are formed in a back frame member to facilitate grasping of the handle by a user.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a fish landing net having a handle and elongate first and second frame members, the outer ends of which are joined by a hinge-like mechanism. In the improvement, the outer ends extend along an axis and the mechanism is mounted for pivoting movement about the axis. The mechanism pivots between a first position preventing folding the frame members and a second position permitting folding such members. The mechanism is urged toward the first position by a coiled spring, the twisting force of which is manually overcome to fold the net. The net also has a similar novel hinge-like mechanism joining the inward ends of the frame members. The spring-biased hinge mechanism per se is also disclosed for joining tube-like pieces.

Abstract: A dip net apparatus for catching fish includes in a preferred embodiment a transparent monofilament netting attached to a substantially-transparent, hollow, tubular rim, which is attached to a substantially-transparent, hollow, tubular handle. An opening within the handle allows water to flow into the hollow interior of both the rim and the handle when immersed underwater, and which renders the rim and handle visually undetectable to nearby fish. The handle includes two openings for receiving the two ends of the rim. An elliptical cross-section of both the rim and the openings in the handle afford assembly of the dip net apparatus by inserting the ends of the rim into the corresponding handle openings and friction locking the rim by twisting the rim relative to the handle.

Abstract: An ice fishing device has a support dimensioned to overlie a hole through the ice of a predetermined maximum cross sectional area with a tubular post extending through it with a central portion thereof connected thereto. A shaft extends through the post with a holder fixed on the upper end thereof and a reel axially connected to the lower end thereof. A resilient mast is attached to the support and has a free end in the form of a rod to be held by the holder. The holder has an end wall extending laterally of the shaft and is vertical when the device is in use. The holder has a retaining wall disposed to overlie the rod when manually positioned thereunder then to be resiliently held substantially at the junction of the two walls until a fish taking the bait, exerts a pull on the line causing the shaft to turn with the end wall camming the rod free of the holder.

Abstract: A fishing lure for improved securement of the bait to the hook comprising a hook of an essentially rigid material which has a central linear portion and a curved portion at the outboard free portion terminating in a barb at the free end and an upturned inboard portion terminating in a first eyelet. A head is formed of a material which has a specific gravity greater than water to allow, when coupled with the hook, the sinking thereof. The head is in an oval shaped configuration and covers that portion of the inboard and central portions of the hook where the inboard portion bends from the central portion. The first eyelet is located at the inboard end of the hook exterior of the head. A generally cylindrical extension extends outboardly from the head along a minor extent of the central portion of the hook. The outboard end of the cylindrical extension terminates in a radial projection to assist in maintaining the bait on the hook in contact with the cylindrical extension of the head.

Abstract: An improved fishing lure is the subject of the invention. The lure includes a lure body and a single fishing hook connected to the body at the bottom of the lure and at the rear end of the lure. A toggle member limits side to side motion of the single fishing hook while maintaining the hook generally parallel to the lure body.

Abstract: A diving sinker has a fin on the top surface of a planing member and a chamber on the bottom of the member. The chamber increases the volume of the diver and, hence, its buoyancy. The chamber is rotatable about the axis of a screw that holds it to the bottom of the planing member so as to move a weighted section in the chamber to gain directional control over the diver as it is being towed through the water from the trolling boat. Space in the chamber that is not occupied by the lead weights is occupied by a rigid foam synthetic resin. The trolling line is fed through the eye at the end of a latching arm and through a slot between two flat surfaces, one of which is movable relative to the other to provide a space or slot between them into which the fishing line may be wedged to secure the diver against sliding on the line.

Abstract: A fish catching device comprising a pointless non-piercing fish hook having a hinged lever that closes over the lure, driven by the biting force of the fish, is disclosed. The device closes and holds the fish by its mouth with a tongs-like action.

Abstract: An apparatus which may use non-toxic, non-solid attractant and non-toxic, non-solid material to kill attracted insects. A base is formed as a tapered cylinder with a solid bottom. The attractant is poured onto the bottom. Access holes are formed in the sides of the base above the bottom so that the attractant does not leak out. An insert is fabricated of a truncated hollow cone and an apron to form a trough in which diatomaceous earth may be poured and placed inside the base forming an attractant chamber below the insert and an killing chamber above the insert. A cover encloses the insert inside the base. The insect enters the access hole to drink the attractant, flies up the inside of the hollow cone, enters the killing chamber through tile truncated cone top. Upon contact with the diatamesous earth in the trough, the insect is inflicted with cuts, looses bodily fluids and dies.

Abstract: A method for the control and destruction of agricultural pest organisms comprising generating a selected EM radiation at a plurality of different frequencies, pulse widths, and intensities for application on pest organisms, coupling the EM radiation to selected cellular organelles, organelle membranes, or cell membranes of the pest organism, disrupting an ionic balance within the cellular organelles, organelle membranes, or cell membranes, and initiating an increase in cation concentration within the membranes or organelles. The cation concentration is sustained until the pest organism is destroyed. A system and apparatus are also disclosed where an oscillator operably coupled to a broad band linear amplifier generate selected EM radiation frequencies to be applied to pest organisms. The oscillator is preferably a frequency-hopping RF oscillator and is communicatively linked to an antenna coupled to a reflector and shield for focusing the EM radiation.

Abstract: A male die, a female die, air pressure and vacuum are used to form a sheet of material into a flat-paneled flower pot or flower pot cover. A platform supports the female die which has an opening with flat surfaces for forming panels in the base and skirt of the flower pot or flower pot cover. The male die has forming surfaces which mate with the forming surfaces of the female die. The sheet of material is centered over the opening of the female die. A bracket having a plurality of legs which align with the panel-forming surfaces of the female die is placed on the sheet of material. Air pressure and vacuum lines communicating with the opening of the female die are used to control the sheet of material as the male die enters the opening of the female die. The top surface of the platform and the bracket legs provide additional control of the sheet of material. The sheet of material is pressed between forming surfaces of the male and female die to form the flat-paneled flower pot or flower pot cover.

Abstract: A seedling container comprises a body member which is provided with a plurality of longitudinal cavities for seedlings. Each cavity is provided with a plurality of circumferentially extending barriers spaced along the length of the cavity. Each barrier preferably comprises a V-shaped recess in the cavity surface to trap the tip of a root therein.

Abstract: An assembly that includes security bars is mounted in the interior of a structure in registration with a window so that entrance into the structure is denied even when the window is open. Frame members are permanently secured to the structure adjacent the window to be protected, on opposite sides of the window. Complementally formed end piece members are slideably received within their associated frame members and are free to slide upwardly and downwardly with respect to the frame members. A first set of bars extends horizontally from the first end piece towards the second end piece and a second set of bars extends horizontally from the second end piece towards the first end piece. The respective free ends of the first and second sets of bars telescopically engage one another so that the assembly may be fitted to windows of differing widths.

Abstract: Awning window assemblies for use in recreational vehicles, mobile homes and the like include an improved operator having twin pivoting operator arms with flexible extensions carrying free rolling balls at the distal ends thereof which move in a track on the awning window to effect pivoting of the latter. The window assembly includes a clamp ring integral with the skin of the vehicle body within which a fixed window frame is secured. The window frame is provided with improved window pane securements readily removable storm windows and screens.

Abstract: A device for processing the surface of objects (V) such as grinding, polishing and deburring for instance punched workpieces, which device comprises: a transporting surface (2) for receiving the objects for processing, a grinding unit (4) arranged thereabove consisting inter alia of a grinding body (36) extending parallel to the transporting surface, a carrier (5) which supports the grinding body and which is driven rotatably by a motor (21) about at least two standing crank shafts (6) in a plane parallel to the transporting surface, wherein the carrier with the driving is contained in a holder (9) which is upwardly tiltable about a lying shaft (26) so that the grinding body (36) can be easily replaced with a new grinding body and wherein an improved cooling liquid circulation (43, 50, 51) is arranged, whereby the standstill period of the machine is considerably shortened and the grinding or polishing action is improved.

Abstract: The contact wheel according to the present invention comprises an annular support portion having external surfaces, and a generally cylindrical peripheral surface. The peripheral surface has spaced edges each adjoining an adjacent external surface, and circumferentially spaced elongate grooves formed therein with land portions disposed between the grooves. The grooves are spaced from the respective adjacent edges of the peripheral surface to provide annular land surfaces at each edge of the peripheral surface. The contact wheel further includes one or more passageways formed therein, which communicate with a groove at a first end of the passageway, and with either an external surface of the annular support portion, or an adjacent groove at a second end of the passageway. The passageways aid in reducing the amount of noise generated by the contact wheel when it is rotated with the abrasive belt entrained thereover.

Abstract: A tool element subassembly, such as an abrasive disc subassembly, for mounting to the spindle of a grinder. The subassembly includes an abrasive disc, a collar nut and, optionally, a backing flange. The central bore in the abrasive disc as well as the hub portion of the collar nut which fits into the bore are both hexagonally shaped to provide a positive drive connection therebetween. The collar nut is either press fit onto the disc or, alternatively, placed directly into the mold for the disc so that the formed abrasive disc is molded directly to the hub portion of the collar nut. In certain embodiments the collar nut includes an integrally formed, enlarged head portion that is adapted to engage the bottom surface of the abrasive disc and is configured to receive a wrench for tightening the subassembly onto, or loosening the subassembly for removal from, the spindle.

Abstract: A hand-held machine tool, particularly an angle grinder, has a device housing (10) which is divided into a motor housing (11) and a handle (15) which is arranged at one end of the latter and is rotatable relative thereto. A positioning device (20) ensures that the rotatable handle (15) is fixed in different rotational positions at the motor housing (11). A simple construction of the positioning device (20) is achieved in that a central bearing neck (22) is formed on at the motor housing (11), one of the housing shells (151) of the handle (15) which is constructed from two shells being supported in an annular groove (23) provided at the bearing neck (22).

Abstract: A floor surface blasting apparatus is used for removing rustproof coating (blasting) on a tank bottom surface to inspect weld lines on the bottom surface of high-capacity fuel tank. The floor surface blasting apparatus comprises a work arm which has weld line detecting sensors for detecting a weld line at the tip end and also has a blast head incorporating a suction nozzle; a work carriage which has the work arm and magnet devices incorporating a magnetic substance and travels arbitrarily on the floor surface; a transfer carriage which has a blast device for supplying blasting material to the blast head and travels arbitrarily on the floor surface; and a control device which controls the blast head so that the blast head is positioned on a weld line in accordance with the detection signal from the weld line detecting sensors and the signal of a position detecting device for detecting the position of the blast head and also makes the transfer carriage follow the work carriage.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to the construction of modular structures used as a building blocks to create an habitation or integrated structures which form habitations. In both cases flexible molds are injected with mold materials to form the final structure created. An outer cavity of the mold is first inflated to create either a finalized shape of the structure or a partial shape for the structure. If internal constraints of the innermost cavity are already included, a finalized structural shape is obtained. If internal constraints for the innermost cavity have to be added, the final shaped is obtain after those constraints are placed within the innermost cavity.

Abstract: A covering and protector for a rain gutter prevents the gutter from becoming clogged with leaves or other debris. The covering protector is designed so that leaves (for example) and other debris which may clog the gutter can neither enter the gutter nor clog the protector, the openings in the protector which permit rain to pass into the gutter being vertically disposed. A unitary sheet includes an extended flat portion which does not contain any apertures therein which functions as a closed top portion for covering the open top of the existing gutter and which also serves to interfit under and between existing roofing materials (such as roof shingles) to provide for secure fastening to the roof as well as to provide an uninterrupted smooth path for rainwater to travel off the roof. The top portion is connected to an apertured portion containing a number of apertures each with a flap for directing rain into the surface of the gutter.

Abstract: A modulable wall system is shown including panels that are flexibly hinged to each other along vertical main frame sections. Each individual panel consists of a flat core made of a light material and is peripherally limited by a rigid area. The rigid area is provided for connecting vertical main frame sections to upper and lower horizontal main frame sections. The vertical main frame sections have grooves along their vertical sides for linking and hinging with adjacent panels and the lower horizontal main frame sections have support feet threadedly connected thereto.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a laminated structural sheet material or board having a planar configuration and comprising a hollow core portion and metallic foil exterior surfaces especially useful for forming ductwork, headers and deflectors in heating and cooling systems. The sheet material is substantially moistureproof, smokeproof and fireproof for forming such ductwork, headers and deflectors in combination with ceiling and/or floor joists and flooring materials, the material or board being readily bendable and having scored edges for attachment to wooden ceiling and/or floor joists in planar or angled relation.

Abstract: A support form for use in the casting of a grade beam on piles comprises an elongate rectangular body having a width equal to the intended width of the grade beam. The body is located under the intended grade beam and the grade beam cast on top of the form. The form is manufactured from polystyrene foam which is cut to form interior voids extending longitudinally of the body. The body prevents soil from entering the area underneath the grade beam. The body is formed with side walls having a wedging action and a collapsible central support so that a top wall of the body can collapse onto the bottom of the body if the forces from the soil due to exansion exceed a predetermined maximum force thus preventing the soil from causing heaving of the grade beam after installation.

Abstract: A security well cover to be mounted on a window well. The window well has an upright arcuate wall with a semi-circular window well bead. The security well cover has a five-sided angular flange structure with five upright sides all having a common cover radius slightly larger than a window well radius for seated engagement on top of a semi-circular window well bead. An elongated rear closure plate is joined at opposite ends of the closure plate to opposite ends of the five-sided angular flange structure or suitable welds. A piece of wire mesh is sized to act as a closure for the security well cover. Outer margins of the mesh are attached to the five-sided angular flange structure and to the elongated rear closure plate in unitary assembly therewith. The security well cover is sized to rest on top of a semi-circular window well. Manually disengageable latchable brackets are secured to an underside of the cover and are accessible only from an underside of the window well cover.

Abstract: A plurality of laminated rubber or rubber-like elastoplastic ring-configured pads vertically stacked and secured together to provide seismic damping for a building structure. The laminated pads include ring-like steel plates or solid disk-like steel plates to form one laminated stage of a multi-stage seismic damping device. A plurality of damping devices are used to support a vibratable mass on a building structure. The combination of stacked ring-configured elastoplastic pads and steel plates provides a damping device having a high lateral deformation capacity with a long period and high resistance to buckling. The damping device is suitable for protecting building structures having long natural periods, such as multi-storied buildings.

Abstract: A deck floor system for use in constructing a patio deck consists of a series of individual modules, each secured as a unit to the floor joists. Each module is constructed of a series of side-by-side floor members. The floor members are secured together into the module by threaded fasteners, which extend through spacers located between each floor member.

Abstract: An air dam or adjustable part mounted on a vent having openings extending traversely and placed upon the ridge of a roof.

Abstract: A single or double glazing panel is received in a groove in a wood sash frame. The glazing panel carries on it a bead of butyl sealant along the exterior face adjacent the peripheral edge while a bead of silicone adhesive is placed on the peripheral edge or in the bottom of the groove. Insertion of the panel into the groove causes the sealant to roll and flow along the exterior wall of the groove and along the exterior face of the glazing panel such that no cleanup after assembly is required. Adhesive is prevented from contacting viewable areas of the glazing thereby avoiding cleanup. Cladding may be placed over the exterior of the wood sash frame covering the sealant and space in which it is contained.

Abstract: A synthetic resin window, e.g. for automotive vehicles, includes a window body member in the form of a sheet of transparent or semi-transparent synthetic resin, a hard coated layer covering and fusion-bonded to at the outer surface of the window body member, a frame member of a synthetic resin formed integrally with the body member to extend along a peripheral edge thereof, and connection between the frame member and the outer surface of the window body member. The connection may include a core element which is integrally connected to the window body member in a form-locking manner from outer and inner sides thereof, and at least partly embedded in said frame member. Alternatively, the connection may include bare surfaces of the synthetic resin forming the window body member, which are not covered by the hard coated layer and which are directly adhered to the frame member by an adhesive agent.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for separating a portion of a wall that defines a raceway beneath a divider wall panel from the divider wall panel. The apparatus includes a swivel spacer leg seating member and a swivel spacer leg. A portion of the swivel spacer leg is offset, which allows a device such as an electric power distribution system to be mounted in the raceway with the spacer leg. The spacer leg seats in the swivel spacer leg seating member and swivels to allow the device to mounted in the raceway in a desired orientation.

Abstract: The invention relates to edging strips for fixing floorcoverings, which are particularly suitable for use as dividers between adjacent floor areas. The edging strip comprises interfitting housing and insert strips, the housing strip fitting within the floor surface and presenting an upper edge portion flush with the surface of the floorcovering and the insert strip providing a recessed upper surface to which the underside of the floorcovering edge is fixed, co-operating interlocking projections and recesses being provided whereby the insert strip fixedly locates on the housing strip by pressing down along the length of the insert strip. The insert strip has a locking projection along one edge for engaging in a co-operating recess in the housing strip and a resilient tongue along its other edge projecting downwardly for engaging in a further co-operating recess in the housing strip. The tongue has a locking projection for catching behind a co-operating locking projection in said further recess.

Abstract: Invisible junction device, particularly for stretched cloths, includes a support (1, 1') for securement to a ceiling or a wall, profiles (2) for the reception of securement pads, disposed in the support (1), and an element (3) for partial or complete closure of the support (1) by pinching. The support (1) is preferably in the form of a profile provided with a surface bearing against the existing ceiling or wall or for securement on an intermediate support, and two longitudinal profiles (2) adapted to coact with securement pads of the corresponding edges of the sheet or sheets to be stretched, at the joint to be provided, the profiles (2) extending parallel and symmetrically with a slight inclination relative to the vertical, their external edge being aligned with the edge (4) of one of the sides of the support (1), while the other edge extends beyond the first in a ridge (5) in prolongation of the external edge of the corresponding profile (2).

Abstract: An extruded molding configured to frame glass masonary block for building structures, particularly wood frame structures, the molding having a substantially flat base portion on which the block is seated and raised side elements forming a channel, the molding having a topside of the base portion with a pair of bracket elements constructed to engage and retain the tab segment of a panel anchor and having an underside of the base portion with a weather flash and a nailing flange to prevent water seepage under the molding.

Abstract: An aggregate floor including terrazzo and the like and a method for forming the floor on a supporting surface, the floor including a layer of flexible compound applied to the surface, a reinforcement mesh positioned between divider strips and adjacent the compound and supporting a layer of compacted aggregate forming a substantially level surface. The divider strips are selectively positioned in desired configurations on the flexible compound layer to divide the mesh and aggregate into discreet and crack controlled sections. A mixture of composite cement, water and, in some cases, sand is applied to the surface of the aggregate layer in such a viscosity as to gravitate completely through the aggregate layer and make contact with the underlying layer of flexible compound. Such permeation fills and replaces the air pockets between the aggregate particles and deposits sufficient top coating on the surface of the aggregate to be polished to a finished surface.

Abstract: A shaped, water-expandable water-sealing article used for sealing an area between a first section of at least partially cured concrete and a second, adjacent section of substantially uncured concrete. The clay water sealing article is in the shape of a quadrilateral, preferably a trapezoid, and is disposed to bridge an area between the two sections of concrete. Upon hydration of the clay contained within the shaped water sealing article, expansion of the clay creates expansion forces extending from a corner of the article that is surrounded by the uncured concrete, wherein the corner has an included angle greater than 90.degree., preferably at least 100.degree.. The expansion force developed by the expansion of the shaped water sealing article are absorbed by a substantially increased area of the uncured concrete as compared to expansion forces resulting from a clay-based water seal having a 90.degree. included angle at the corner(s) surrounded by the uncured concrete.

Abstract: A shutter is disclosed having stationary louvers each mounted separately in a rectangular shutter frame by a plurality of side mounting pins. The side mounting pins in one embodiment of the invention on one side of the louver can be depressed to allow for insertion into the frame. This provides for easy insertion of louvers into separately manufactured frames for easy replacement of damaged louvers and louver pins.

Abstract: An insulated building block having stackable half-bond symmetry. The block has a pair of block parts the inner surfaces of which are serpentine-shaped defined by overlapping projections alternately from the block parts. Insulation is sandwiched between the block parts. The projections have enlarged end portions for interlocking the insulation to the block parts. The portion of the serpentine pattern in one of the block halves, defined by a plane parallel to the end walls and midway therebetween, is a repeat of the portion of the serpentine pattern in the other of the block halves such that the blocks are stackable in a staggered half bond relation with alignment of the insulation in the stacked block halves. At least two pins on different axes each extending longitudinally of the block into at least one projection of each block part.

Abstract: A device for reinforcing a rear surface of a wall includes a receiving bag (4) attached to one end of an axial extending filling stub (1). Webs (3) are attached to the receiving bag (4) and the filling stub (1) so that the webs and receiving bag can be folded from a radially outwardly extending position toward the axis of the filling stub whereby the receiving bag and the webs can be folded into a position so that the combination of the webs (3), the receiving bag (4) and the one end of the stub (1) can be inserted through an opening (6a) in the wall (6). In the inserted position, the webs (3) return to the radially outwardly extending position along with the receiving bag (4) and the bag is filled with a hardenable mass (7) through the filling stub (1). A fixing element (5) is inserted between radially and circumferentially extending ribs (2) on the filling stub (1) located on the opposite side of the wall from the receiving bag (4).

Abstract: Post, particularly for sustaining electric power supply cables. The post may be used as a high and thin structure in order to hold at a certain height various elements such as lamps, flags, signs, sails, video cameras and the like. It is comprised of an elongated body (1) defined by a hollow core (10) of ceramic material (5) surrounded by a reinforcement of iron rods (7) embedded in a settable polymer material mass (8), the assembly being wrapped with an envelope (9) of rigid polymer material.