Abstract: A closed sleeve support for cable marking has two or more consecutive and lengthwise opposed partial notches adapted to spread apart and accomodate cables having a wide diameter range, due to elastic opening of the notches.

Abstract: A liquid display that has a plurality of adjacent parallel tubes filled with a fluid and connected to a source of air that introduces bubbles into the tubes, so that the combination of bubbles form a word, or another recognizable graphic display. Each tube has a valve connected to the air supply, that controls the duration and flowrate of air injected into the tube so that a single bubble is formed within the tube. The valves are connected to a computer that opens and closes each valve to produce a pattern of bubbles in accordance with a computer program within the computer. The program creates a combination of bubbles that together depict a legible design or display.

Abstract: An identification panel for a cabinet for electronic equipment, such as computers or computer peripherals. A back panel is mounted to an intermediate window and doorframe member having a control door frame, and a translucent window aligned with the back panel. The back panel may incorporate permanent identifying artwork for the equipment. This assemblage is accommodated in an opening of, and secured to, an external cover frame. The cover frame opening also accommodates a control panel door mounted on the intermediate window and doorframe member to cover the doorframe opening and slidable behind the translucent window to uncover the doorframe opening. The translucent window has a part-cylindrical convex surface which projects through the cover frame opening to provide a lens effect which enhances the visibility of artwork provided on the back panel.

Abstract: The floor advertisement apparatus is used in a cavity formed in the floor of a building. A lower holding layer is located and secured in the bottom of the cavity. An upper holding layer with an opening extending therethrough has a transparent layer secured to one side of the upper holding layer. The transparent layer and the upper holding layer are located in the cavity. An advertising layer is secured to the lower side of the transparent layer within the opening for viewing from above. Both of the holding layers may be magnetic material or one can be magnetic material and the other one of metal attracted by magnetic lines of force for removably holding the upper layer to the lower layer. In another embodiment, the transparent layer has a layer of adhesive material secured to its bottom side for removably securing the transparent layer in the cavity.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a switching mechanism of an ejector which is simple to operate and in which projecting portions on a gun are minimized. A hammer is pivoted to return to the original position when a breech is opened after a gun is fired, whereby a projection of the hammer abuts against a head of a trip rod. Thus, the trip rod is shifted longitudinally and the ejector mechanism is operated. A spiral guide which is engaged with the trip rod is formed on a selector button adjacent to the trip rod, and a groove for rotation is formed on an end surface of the selector button. When the selector button is rotated, the trip rod is shifted in the direction which intersects with its longitudinal direction, thereby switching between a state in which the projection abuts against the head and another state in which they are not abutted against each other.

Abstract: The firing mechanism for a rifle comprises a trigger (2) fixed to a trigger blade (4) and a two-armed firing lever (5) pivoting in the breech housing, the first lever arm (5a) being directly or indirectly connected to a firing sear (7) which holds a retainer (10) on the end (11a) of the firing pin in the cocked position, whereby the firing spring exerts a turning moment on the firing lever (5) in the cocked position, through the firing pin, the retainer (10) and the firing sear (7). A link (13) is hinged at one end to the trigger blade (4) and at the other end to the second lever arm (5b) by means of two hinge axes (14, 15) running parallel to the trigger axis (3). The first hinge axis (14) at the trigger blade is so arranged relative to the second hinge axis (15) at the second lever arm (5b) that, in the cocked position (FIGS.

Abstract: This invention provides a hook setting device which uses levers to provide the desired force multiplication factor and force pattern to a fishing line where the force is supplied by one or a combination of tension or compression force means. A trigger means and cautilevered weight of the apparatus provides an initial force or resistance to set the hook in the fish and the levers and force means maintain a preselected force pattern and intensity on the fishing cord.

Abstract: Ice fishing apparatus of the tip-up type wherein a fish line reel is supported below the water surface upon a column suspended from a cross bar resting upon the ice surface. The fishing reel is maintained in a ready position by an elastic band supported at one end relative to the column, and attached to a detent mounted on the reel. A fish on the line tends to unwind the reel tensioning the elastic band, and upon a pre-determined tension in the band being achieved the detent is released permitting the reel to deploy the line. The elastic band serves to set the hook. Preferably, the elastic band is anchored to a trigger attached to the column and operatively associated with a resiliently supported flag to indicate reel release. However, the flag indicator may be removed from the apparatus without affecting its fishing function.

Abstract: A slingshot for use in shooting a fish line comprises a Y-shaped body having two arms, each of which is provided with a safety pin and an upper tip to which an end of an elastic band is fastened. The elastic band is provided at the midpoint thereof with a leather piece attached firmed, thereto. The Y-shaped body further has a bottom end fastened to a fastener which is in turn fastened to a fishing rod. The bottom end of the Y-shaped body is fastened to the fastener in a manner that the Y-shaped body can be so adjusted as to be placed in a position perpendicular to the fishing rod or in a position in which the Y-shaped body rests on the fishing rod. With the slingshot, an angler is able to hurl out a fish line, along with a fishhook, a sinker and a float, to hit an intended area of the water surface.

Abstract: A casting handle for fishing rods including a lowermost end; a reel seat portion; an elongated protrusion comprising an index finger recess comprising an index finger front wall and a middle finger recess comprising a middle finger back wall; and an index finger collar portion that is bulgedly outwardly extended from side surfaces of the collar portion to above the reel seat portion so as to define a surface having ridges on the side surfaces, said surface being tangential to a plane defined by the front wall of the index finger recess.

Abstract: A fishing rod handle for providing a more comfortable and efficient grip during retrieving includes two distinct grips, one to be utilized during the casting motion and a separate grip to be utilized during the retrieving motion. The handle includes a reel seat on which a fishing reel is mounted, and a casting grip defined on the handle behind the reel position. The handle further includes a retrieving grip which is attached to the handle forward of the reel. The retrieving grip includes a support segment which extends upwardly from the handle, and a gripping segment which extends rearward from the support segment, so that the gripping segment is positioned above the fishing reel. This configuration is advantageous in that it provides the fisherman with a gripping location which facilitates improved balance, and which allows the fisherman to more comfortably and efficiently overcome the difficulties incurred due to the opposing upward and downward forces created during hook setting and fish retrieving.

Abstract: A remote controlled fishing device permitting an angler to fish in places remote from the angler's location or those in which it is difficult to place a fishing line by casting or trolling. The fishing device comprises a miniature sized boat having a fishing rod mounted in the stern. The boat is capable of operating at one of two speeds, or alternatively, at a continuum of speeds. A control system permits control of the direction of movement and the speed of the boat. Also mounted in the stern of the boat is a line cutter positioned so that the fishing line passes through the line cutter. Should the fishing line become snagged, the line cutter may be activated using the control system to sever the line and free the boat. The fishing boat is controlled by a four channel radio controller, held by angler, and a receiver mounted on the boat. The channels control speed of the boat, the direction movement of the boat, the line cutter, and winding of the fishing line onto the reel.

Abstract: In accordance with the invention, a fishhook includes a shank portion and a curved hook portion. The hook portion includes a point at its end remote from the shank, and defines a cavity adjacent the point. The opening of the cavity faces the shank. A movable barb is affixed for movement between a retracted position, in which the barb is substantially contained within the cavity, and an extended position, in which at least a portion of the barb protrudes. A spring arrangement urges the barb toward its protruding position. In one embodiment of the invention, a hinge pin is affixed to the hook portion adjacent the point, and transfixes the movable barb for rotary motion between the retracted and protruding positions. The spring arrangement is a leaf spring affixed to an edge of the barb. A stop is provided to prevent excessive rotary motion.

Abstract: This fly catcher features a mating relationship between the tapered passageway of the fly entry path and the capture chamber that permits the capture chamber to be entirely separated from the passageway for easier cleaning of the catcher. The passageway is comprised of upper and lower conical wall portions so that each wall portion may have a different slope which allows the slope of each wall portion to be designed to maximize the width of the bottom entrance mouth of the passageway and minimize the width of the top exit port of the passageway without causing the height of the passageway (or the fly catcher) to become exceedingly tall.

Abstract: This invention relates to a safety apparatus for candles and candle holders which comprises a non-flammable fitting means that completely encloses a longitudinal portion of a candle.

Abstract: An improved plant stand comprising a reservoir having an open top for receiving the base or ball of a plant at least one base member projecting outwardly from said reservoir, a plurality of jam-cleats each mounted adjacent the outer end of a portion of said base member, a retaining member encircling said plant at a desired elevation above the top of said reservoir, a plurality of support lines each having one end connected to a respective location about said retaining member and having the other end clamped by a respective one of said jam-cleats, a fluid supply tank having a hose of sufficient length to allow said tank to be located beyond the branches of a plant mounted in said reservoir and communicating with said reservoir to enable fluid from said supply tank to flow into said reservoir.

Abstract: A method for growing botanical items where a liner is disposed in a container. A growing medium is disposed in the liner and a propagule is disposed in the growing medium. When the botanical item has grown to the desired extent, the liner with the growing medium in the botanical item disposed therein is removed from the container and disposed in a decorative covering thereby permitting the container to be reused for growing other botanical items. In one other embodiment, the decorative covering is placed in the container and the botanical item is grown in the decorative covering which then is removed from the container. In one other embodiment, the botanical item is grown in the decorative covering without the necessity of using a container.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a synthetic cultivation medium comprised of fibrous glomerates and a method for manufacturing the same. Absent a soil component, the synthetic cultivation medium is manufactured from scrap, man-made textiles, chiefly those made from polyacrylonitrile or polyester fibers. In manufacturing the cultivation medium, scrap textiles are shredded into short fibers and chemically refined and bleached. Prior or subsequent to the chemical refinement and bleaching, the short fibers are agitated into glomerates of intertwined fibers.

Abstract: Vertical Gardens is a garden structure disclosed for producing a vertically oriented garden. It comprises a series of vertical, self contained, individual plant or crop growing containers, with growing orifices located on the exterior of a hexagonal shaped stock, with a hollow bore in the center containing a soilless, organic growth medium. The growing orifices are separated by a series of aeration holes. The plants or crop roots are inserted into the bore through the growth orifices and imbedded in the organic growth medium. An irrigation system of water and nutrients mixture, flows down through the organic growth material, and recycled. The growth containers function to supply controlled air, water, nutrients and minerals and as a support to encourage vertical growth of harvest products.The individual growth containers, mounted in series, are anchored in an enclosed common base reservoir which is the source of supply and transport of water and nutrients to the plant roots.

Abstract: An arrangement for a door is provided including, in a preferred embodiment, a door body with a top opening; a window pane within the door extendable through the top opening, the window having a bore along its lower end; a channel member extending within the door body for guiding the window; a guide block slidably mounted on the channel having a bore in alignment with the bore in the window, the guide block having a contact surface and a projecting ledge with an alignment aperture; an insulator having an inner member joined to an outer member by a bottom wall, the inner member, bottom wall and outer member generally forming a U-shaped opening for receipt of the window, the inner and outer insulator members having a bore generally aligned with the window bore, the inner member having a cylindrical portion for extending through the window bore and the cylindrical portion having a snap fit connection with the outer member, thereby retaining the insulator to the window, the insulator further along its bottom wall

Abstract: An improved seal for a sliding window pane in a vehicular backlite. The improved seal has a mounting base secured within a receiving recess presented from a fixed member in a window frame. A hinge is supported from the mounting block, and the mounting base, in turn, supports a pair of sealing lips that are preferably formed integrally with the mounting base. The sealing lips are adapted to engage the exterior surface of a sliding window pane. Opening the sliding window pane permits the hinge to pivot the sealing lips to an open position wherein the first lip is disposed out of engagement with the exterior surface of the window pane, and the second sealing lip is moved into the displacement axis of the sliding window pane. Upon closure, the sliding window pane engages the second sealing lip to pivot the hinge and drive the first sealing lip into engagement with the exterior surface of the sliding window pane.

Abstract: Eyeglass lens edging machine with coaxial shaft halves to hold and rotate an eyeglass lens, an edging tool located radially to the eyeglass lens to form a notch or groove at the circumference of the eyeglass lens or to bevel the edge of the eyeglass lens contour and a device for controlled radial and for controlled or unconstrained axial guidance of the edging tool in accordance with the contour of the eyeglass lens and its three dimensional curve.

Abstract: A machine tool having a grinding wheel for grinding a workpiece mounted on a table. The machine tool is provided with a truing apparatus for truing the grinding wheel and a measuring device for measuring the diameter of the grinding wheel after every truing operation. Both of the truing apparatus and the measuring device are mounted on a movable base. The movable base is moved between its retract position at the outside of the table and a forward position above the table. The movable base is move to the forward position to bring the truing apparatus and the touch sensor into predetermined positions for truing and measuring operations. After the truing and measuring operations, the movable base is moved away from the table and is retracted to its retract position. The truing apparatus is provided with a truer support shaft whose rotational shaft intersects with a horizontal plane with an angle of 45.degree., and a truer attached to the truer support shaft.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for treatment of materials in order to modify the texture and appearance. This is created by application of one or more gas jets directed away from the interior curved surface of a cylinder, generating a vortex which rapidly and repeatedly cycles the substrate at low tension past the gas jets. The rapid vibrations generated in the substrate by the jets serve to break apart fiber to fiber bonds caused by finish and loosen up the structure of the yarns and that of the substrate. This creates a desired aged appearance as well as a very soft texture.

Abstract: In a floor polisher for polishing a floor by rotating a pad by a motor while running the floor polisher by way of pushing an operation handle, a dust scattering prevention device in the floor polisher comprising a dust scattering prevention cover which is provided at least a lower end portion thereof with a ring-shaped core bar and the whole of which is formed into a generally skirt-like shape widened toward a lower end thereof, using a flexible cloth, the cover being attached to a lower end opening of a pad covering an upper surface side of the pad in such a manner as that a lower end portion of the cover is in contact with the floor.

Abstract: A grinding bit for regrinding a component of a constant velocity universal joint is disclosed. The grinding bit is comprised of a grinding tip, an arbor, and means for removably attaching said grinding tip to the arbor.The grinding tip consists essentially of a steel blank coated with abrasive substance. The grinding bit has a length of from about 2.0 to about 4.75 inches.

Abstract: A portable blade sharpening system including a sharpening device having a main body and a clamping bar for securing a blade to be sharpened. Guide arms having openings are attached to the main body for receiving and guiding a support rod. The support rod is attached to a sharpening hone holder and is movable between a retracted and extended position. The sharpening hone holder has a channel for housing the support rod when it is in the retracted position. The clamping bar includes recessions for providing it with a lowprofile adjacent the clamped blade. The openings of the guide arms are substantially rectangular so that a consistent cutting angle is maintained.

Abstract: The invention is an abrasive fluid cutting composition comprising a carrier fluid, and an abrasive. Preferably, the composition may also include a surface active agent. The invention also comprises a method for removing material from a substrate through application of the abrasive fluid of the invention comprising the steps of projecting the fluid composition onto the substrate. Reactive materials such as explosives, propellants, flammables, combustibles and the like may be cut using the composition of the invention.

Abstract: A low-density non woven abrasive article formed of a multiplicity of continuous, crimped, thermoplastic organic filaments having a portion of the filaments entangled with one another and having an organic thermoset binder which binds at least some of the filaments at points where they contact, performs well as a scouring article. The filaments of the article may further have abrasive particles adhesively bound thereto by the binder. The web of the low-density article is produced by entangling a plurality of substantially parallel, continuous, crimped, thermoplastic organic filaments, preferably by needlepunching, and coating the entangled web with a binder precursor solution or slurry.

Abstract: A protective cover for particulate material consisting of a plurality of panels, with each of a desired number of panels including an attachment strip attached to and extending along a portion of the length of the panel. A segment of the attachment strip is detached from the underlying panel to form an attachment loop for attachment of a ballast weight. As the size and shape of the pile changes, an additional segment of the attachment strip may be separated from the underlying panel to form another attachment loop to alter the altitude at which the weight is attached to the cover. A number of the panels include ripstops spaced at desired intervals along the panel to halt the propagation of rips which may form in the panel when the cover is subjected to stress forces.

Abstract: A construction is provided in the form of a roof or a wall or the like which includes a plurality of parallel panels connected in series. These panels include juxtaposed edge portions and are formed of cores provided with skins which extend along the cores and beyond the same to form interlocking members to connect the parallel panels together. Some of the interlocking members may be in the form of ramps which are resiliently supported. The interlocking members which engage therewith are in the form of hook-shaped members which ride up the ramps and beyond the same. The interlocking members which are formed as ramps define a rectilinearily shaped receptacle for receiving the core of the next adjacent panel. The received core extends into the receptacle short of the core associated therewith. The interlocking members bear upon one another and selective of the associated cores in order to enhance the load bearing characteristics of the construction.

Abstract: An improved flagpole construction is disclosed. The device includes a cap that passes the halyard through two apertures to obviate the need for a pulley or like apparatus. The device is lightweight, strong, and is easy to assemble. A plurality of hollow PVC tubing lengths make up the pole portion of the device. These have decreasing inner diameters, the diameters decreasing in amounts proximate the thickness of the tubing walls such that they fit telescopically within one another and they are connected by pipe reducing fittings, also preferably constructed of PVC material, to provide for a weather tight fit. The telescopic construction provides for strength as up to half of the length of each of the tubing lengths is nested within the one preceding it. The various tube lengths are secured to each other by bores extending through the various telescoped pairs, with a bolt or like object fastened therein.

Abstract: A new and improved see-through bus stop shelter includes a rigid, opaque framework that defines an interior space which includes a first interior room and a second interior room. The framework also defines a first threshold between the space exterior to the framework and the first interior room. The framework also defines a second threshold between the first interior room and the second interior room. Transparent wall elements are connected to the framework. The transparent wall elements provide walls for the first interior room and the second interior room. A roof element is placed on top of the framework for providing a roof for the first interior room and the second interior room. The first interior room includes a horizontal seat member and a newspaper dispensing machine, and the second interior room includes a telephone and a mailbox. The roof element includes a first roof edge and a roof body portion, and the framework includes a first framework edge and an upper framework body portion.

Abstract: An upright grave monument includes a stone base with a pair of spaced-apart vertical stone posts attached to the base. At least one vertically positioned metal panel, preferably of bronze, bearing memorial indicia of the deceased is attached to the posts. A horizontal stone member may also be provided attached to the top of the vertical posts.

Abstract: An anchor for stabilizing a mobile home during an earthquake or windstorm has a moving post with an attachment plate that attaches to a frame member of the mobile home. The anchor also has a base unit that includes a stationary post, which has a retention sleeve lining a portion of the interior. The moving post is positioned inside the stationary post to slide along the retention sleeve. A damping mechanism dampens any vertical motion of the moving post. The anchor may also include a mechanism to limit the range of vertical displacement. A hold-down strap may wrap around the mobile home and may be fixedly attached to a base unit at either end of the strap. The anchor may attach to rectangular tube frame members, "I"-shaped frame members, "["-shaped frame members, and a variety of other frame members.

Abstract: A refrigerator door construction is disclosed which includes door rail elements formed from a foamed polymeric substance. At least one substantially transparent panel is supported, retained by and sealed in the door rail. Connection elements are provided for connecting the door rail elements. At least one hinge is provided for allowing pivotal movement of the door about an axis. The foam rail element may also form one or more spacer elements between adjacent panels so that separate, discrete spacer bars may be eliminated.

Abstract: A fixture having a plurality of upright panels joined together with connectors extending into grooves on adjacent ends of the panels. End caps have inwardly directed lips that extend into longitudinally aligned vertical grooves on the ends of the panels to hold the caps on the panels ends and form the end grooves. The connectors have downwardly directed legs located in the end grooves to join the adjacent panels together at either a 45 degree relationship or a 90 degree relationship or a 180 degree relationship relative to each other. The outer faces of the panels are interrupted with at least one horizontal groove for accommodating merchandise support hangers.

Abstract: A supporting structure of one piece of sheet material constituting a top and several legs depending from that top in one piece has for each of these several legs an angled profile of that one piece of sheet material and in one piece with the top across the entire profile. Such supporting structure may be made of a blank of sheet material forming a pattern having a central portion for the top, first and second portions projecting from a first side of that central portion for first and second legs, third and fourth portions projecting from an opposite second side of the central portion for third and fourth legs, and first and second side panel portions projecting from opposed third and fourth sides of the central portion. These first, second, third and fourth portions are provided, respectively, with lateral ledges of which each is spaced from an adjacent one of the first and second side panel portions by a notch for a butt joint of each of the lateral ledges with an adjacent side panel portion.

Abstract: A horizontally level terrace floor having a plurality of solid blocklike support pedestals composed of a heat shearable material, that are directly affixed in spaced apart relationship onto a substructure. The support pedestals have been sheared to produce upper surfaces that are all horizontally level with respect each other. Atop the support pedestals are a plurality of joint dividers, and, a plurality of paving blocks are laid directly on the support pedestals, abutting the joint dividers.

Abstract: The energy-efficient sun room of this invention includes a generally rectangular or box-like frame assembly including a front wall, opposing side walls with a curved transition section between a flat, major roof portion and the front wall. The flat, major roof portion includes a plurality of roof frame members which mount insulated roof panels to provide insulation against the sun. The curved transition section mounts curved glass panel members to enhance the overall open appearance of the insulated sun room of this invention. The insulated roof panels and the curved sections of the glass panels are mounted in a continuum to provide an attractive, insulated but open appearing sun room.

Abstract: An adjustable mullion is provided for forming a corner or joint between two building panels such as in the formation of shower enclosures, walls, partitions and the like. The mullion can be adjusted through an arc of up to 90 degrees in one orientation and can be inverted to provide a total of 180 degrees of movement. The mullion comprises two members which can be cooperatively interconnected before or after joinder to the panels. Each member includes an elongated barrel portion which is generally arcuate in cross-section. One of the barrels is sized for being received and retained within the other barrel to form an adjustable joint between the mullions.

Abstract: A protector assembly for corners includes a cover member applied to the corner so that it engages several retainer clips fastened to the wall. The retainer clips have outwardly extending tang portions adapted to engage the cover member, and further include deformation reduction means in the form of slots in the body portions thereof which substantially reduce any tendency of the retainer clips to extend away from the wall surface.

Abstract: A reinforcement bar end cap (15) comprising a hollow body which can be placed over the free end of an exposed reinforcing bar (12), the body having an impact member receiving slot or aperture (17) so that an impact member (16 ) can be adjustably located in the receiving slot or aperture adjacent the free end of the bar, in order for the impact member to take the brunt of impact from a falling person, so as to prevent impalement of a person on the bar.

Abstract: A screed rail assembly for use in the construction of concrete slabs includes an elongated rail having a plurality of locking members that extend outward from the sides of the rail. The locking members provide a positive mechanical connection between the concrete slab and the screed rail, preventing structural damage due to external forces exerted against the slab. An elongated protective strip extends along the top surface of the elongated rail, further protecting the junction between the slab and the rail from damage due to external forces.

Abstract: A stone/mount combination being mountable to a wall. The stone/mount combination consists of a stone and two mounts. The stone has two parallel edges in each of which a slit is defined. Each mount has a body, a number of fine perpendicularly extending from an edge of the body and a flange perpendicularly extending from an opposite edge of the body. The flange formed on each mount is secured, by means of an adhesive material, in a corresponding slit defined in the stone. Each fin defines a number of apertures. A plurality of screws are inserted through the apertures. A plurality of screws are inserted through the apertures defined through the fins and are further secured to the wall.

Abstract: A wall of a building comprising cladding having a plurality of interconnecting air pressure and moisture vent channels. The cladding prevents formation of an air pressure differential between the outside atmosphere and the inside atmosphere of a building or the atmosphere in a cavity of the cladding, which reduces moisture ingress.

Abstract: A suspended grid system to support screw applied drywall ceilings. The system includes parallel rows of main runners suspended from the structural ceiling. Cross channel members are attached in parallel rows at right angles to the main runners. Drywall is screw attached to the lower surface of the cross channel members. Connectors are formed on the ends of the cross channel members which engage and lock to the main runners. Each such connector uses two upper latches and two lower tongue shaped stop shoulders. The lower stop shoulders will collapse in a controlled manner to relieve excessive compression as would be created from thermal expansion. The main runner will also provide a means for relieving thermal expansion.

Abstract: An elongated siding panel and a longitudinally extending panel attachment and support strip have overlapping edge portions with longitudinally spaced slots receiving corresponding hook-shaped tabs to form loose positive connections. The slots have a length longer than the tabs to provide for limited longitudinal movement of the panel relative to the support strip. The panel and strip are preferably formed from an extruded flat strip of semi-rigid plastics material, and the continuously formed panel and support strip are progressively notched at longitudinally spaced intervals to form the slots and tabs. The notched support strip is progressively severed from the panel, twisted on a longitudinal axis, and the tabs are progressively inserted into the slots for hooking the overlapping edge portion of the panel.

Abstract: Sheet metal roofing or siding batten system (10) and standing seam system (30) are disclosed. The batten system (10) comprises pan (11), mounting bracket (16) and batten (23) sections. The standing seam system (30) comprises pan (31) and mounting bracket (32) sections. Both mounting bracket designs include a base (13,33), upwardly extending .legs (15,35), and downwardly extending securing legs (16,36) having inwardly extending protrusions (17,37) used to secure lateral borders (28 and 38,39) of the pans to the brackets. The invention ensures positive interlock of the components while allowing for thermal expansion and variations in pan geometry inherent in metal roofing systems.

Abstract: A modular building system wherein two profiled tubular members are connected to each other by two first cores which are slidably received in one of two elongated channels of one of the members, by two second cores which are received in the two channels at one end of the other member, by two non-circular posts which extend into sockets of first cores, through one wall of the one member and into sockets of the second cores when the one end of the other member is placed against the outer side of the one wall of the one member. First pins are used to secure the first cores to the one member and to the posts in their sockets, second pins are used to secure the second cores to the respective posts, and threaded fasteners are used to secure the second cores to the other member and/or to the posts.