Abstract: A gauge for accurately measuring depths of grooves formed in a face of a golf club head. The gauge includes a disk with a diameter of approximately one-half inch and a thickness of approximately one-eighth inch. The gauge also includes a ridge that extends across a flat surface on the disk. When the gauge is used, it is positioned so that the ridge is inserted in a groove in a club head face. If the ridge contacts the bottom of the groove, the disk will not lie flush against the club head face but will rock back and forth on the club head face thereby indicating that the groove conforms with the Rules of Golf as approved by The United States Golf Association.

Abstract: Precision measuring instruments having highly parallel and wear-resistant contact members and a method for fabricating these contact areas are disclosed. The measuring instruments preferably include two contact members each having diamond coated ceramic substrates. The method for diamond coating the contact members of the measuring instruments includes, for each contact member, preparing a ceramic substrate to high tolerance so that it has two surfaces which are parallel within 0.25 microns, diamond coating one surface of the substrate by any one of several chemical vapor deposition (CVD) techniques, and metalizing the other surface of the substrate for affixing it to the contact member of the measuring instrument. The metalized surface of the substrate is preferably affixed to the contact members of the measuring instrument by brazing, gluing or welding. Preferred embodiments of the measuring instruments with diamond coated contact areas include calipers and micrometers.

Abstract: An vented vial stopper for use in processing freeze-dried products is provided. The stopper includes a vent passageway that is covered with a waterproof and moisture vapor permeable membrane to allow the venting of moisture during the freeze-drying process. The membrane also extends to cover most or all of the exposed surface of the stopper to protect the stopper from chemical attack during processing.

Abstract: A process is provided for drying raw material that comprises solids and a substantial amount of moisture. The process in its basic form involves the steps of forming the raw material into pellets by extrusion under pressure through a forming die into pellets with the solids compacted into a cohesively secured mass and then drying the pellets thus formed to reduce the moisture to a desired percentage. Raw material that has an excessive amount of moisture such that they cannot be extruded are first mixed with a dry material to reduce the moisture content to the point where they can be extruded.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for drying particulate material, particularly alumina, which comprises the steps of subjecting a first portion of a wet particulate material feed to pre-drying to produce at least partially dried particular material and moisture, heating the at least partially dried particulate material to a temperature higher than the temperature of the pre-drying to produce hot particulate material, water vapour and products of combustion, passing the water vapour and products of combustion to the pre-drier, mixing the hot particulate material with a second portion of the wet particulate material feed to cool the hot particulate material and further cooling the cooled particulate material and subsequent separation to produce a low temperature particular material product.

Abstract: In a drying or cooling chamber (1) having a mainly cylindrical upper section (2) joining an underlying mainly conical or frusto-conical lower section (3), an inlet (6) for processing gas is provided at the upper end of the cylindrical section (2) and an outlet (7) for the processing gas at the lower or upper end of the chamber. Deposition of products on the inner surfaces of the chamber is minimized by injection by nozzle means (8) of at least one jet of pressurized gas at a high flow velocity but a low flow rate compared to the flow velocity and the flow rate of the processing gas at a level of the cylindrical section (2) remote from the processing gas outlet (7) and at a point close to a circumferential wall (9) of the cylindrical section (2).

Abstract: The dryer for a motor vehicle washing and drying system includes three downwardly-facing nozzles. The nozzles oscillate in a synchronized manner, with two side nozzles oscillating over a limited range only. A center nozzle, disposed between the two side nozzles, oscillates over a wider range to drive water on the upper surface of the vehicle towards the side nozzles. The side nozzles then drive the water along the contours of the vehicle surface down the sides of the vehicle using the Coanda effect. One of the side nozzles as well as the center nozzle is moved in an inward or outward direction depending upon the sensed width of the vehicle. The center nozzle is rotated in a forward or rearward direction as the vehicle moves underneath the dryer. Each nozzle contains a unique ovoid-shaped member disposed in the nozzle to accelerate and concentrate the output of the nozzles.

Abstract: A replaceable shoe heel spring assembly allows the wearer of a shoe to selectively change the energy absorption and return characteristics of the heel portion of the shoe by changing shoe heel spring cartridges. The wearer activates a release mechanism located on an exterior surface of the shoe and a cartridge containing a shoe heel spring is ejected from a location in the mid-sole of the shoe. Another shoe heel spring cartridge having different energy absorption and return characteristics can then be inserted into the mid-sole. The cartridge is securely held in the mid-sole by a locking mechanism connected to the release mechanism. The shoe heel spring is provided with a cover which matches the material of the mid-sole. The cover assists in preventing debris from entering the mid-sole. The selectable range of energy absorption and return characteristics is limited only by the number of cartridges available.

Abstract: A shell, particularly for sports shoes such as ice skates or roller skates or trekking boots. The shell includes a single body that has a first flap and a second flap, at least one of which is arranged transversely to the foot instep. A single fastening device can be arranged between the first and second flaps. The first and second flaps are connected along two directrices that are oblique with respect to the toe and heel regions. This configuration allows to reduce the number of shell closure levers, nonetheless ensuring optimum securing of the foot inside the shell.

Abstract: A utility article attachable to footwear, including, for example, shoes, sneakers, skates, and the like, includes a central, generally planar portion which can be removably secured to the item of footwear by a pair of holes or elongate slots through which the ends of shoe laces or attachment straps can pass and be connected in a conventional way. Securing the central portion to the item of footwear causes two lateral or side portions to press or abut against the item of footwear. An embodiment is disclosed in which the side portions include pockets or compartments for storing personal articles, such as a key, money or identification. When storage pockets are provided, flaps are used to selectively open or close the same. Opening of the flaps provides access to the compartments in the pockets and cup portions are preferably provided which provide a cavity or recess when the flaps are opened to facilitate the placement of a finger underneath the personal item and its removal from the pockets.

Abstract: Cable laying apparatus for burying cable in or adjacent to a railway bed. A cable laying plough is mounted to a rubber tired loader and the loader moves forwardly under its own power while straddling the track. A pair of rail wheels are mounted on the forward and rearward ends of the loader. The cable laying plough is mounted to a bracket or plate spanning the track and pivotally mounted to hydraulically controlled arms extending from the loader. The plough may be attached to the bracket on either side of the track in order to reach cable burying positions located on both sides of the track.

Abstract: A hydraulic system includes a double acting hydraulic cylinder for suitably supporting a snow wing on an articulated motor grader in a fixed roading position. The hydraulic system is provided with a pressure relief circuit that permits the motor grader to be articulated without manual adjustment of the hydraulic pressure in the hydraulic cylinder.

Abstract: An earth moving and tamping apparatus rig is provided which can backfill a trench and compact the backfill materials up to 100% compaction. A bucket and a vibrator are attached to a backhoe. The bucket retrieves the filling material and either dumps the material into a trench or sifts it through adjustable screening blades that form the bottom of the bucket. The apparatus includes a means to swivel the bucket with respect to the vibrator. The end of the bucket then compacts the filling materials into the trench. Each moving rig apparatus may also be equipped with an alternative two-bucket system, where one bucket fits inside the other one or is along side thereof. For trenches as wide as two feet to increase the area of dirt tamped, the two-bucket may be secured in juxtaposition to each other. For more narrow trenches, the second bucket may be secured inside the first bucket and the area tamped will only be the width of a single bucket.

Abstract: A grading attachment for releasable attachment to an excavation bucket includes a generally V-shaped blade body portion and a blade/bucket attachment assembly, together defining a blade lateral axis and an equipment longitudinal axis attachment assembly provides for selective and releasable one-point adjustment of the relative distance between the bucket and blade attachment.

Abstract: A level indicating mechanism for indicating to a machine operator the relative level position of a work machine includes a circular ring magnet and a bullseye level instrument positioned within the ring magnet. A potting material surrounds the level instrument and connects it to the ring magnet. The level indicating mechanism is adapted to be removably secured to portions of the work machine and be visable to the machine operator. The angular orientation of the work machine is adjustable by stabilizing apparatus to bring the work machine to a level position with respect to the ground surface.

Abstract: A bubble device for simulating the flow of liquid through a transparent tube, the device including an upper reservoir, a lower reservoir, a bubble generation section, a bubble refining section and an interconnecting transparent tube containing a volatile liquid therein. When the lower reservoir is heated and the upper reservoir is cooled, the volatile liquid is driven from the lower reservoir by the presence of heated vapor of the volatile liquid. Eventually, the heated vapor expands to the bubble generation section whereby bubbles are generated and caused to pass through the bubble refining section to break up the bubbles into smaller bubbles which travel upward through the transparent tube. A control circuit is used to maintain a constant temperature differential between the upper and lower reservoirs in order to ensure the proper and continued operation of the device.

Abstract: An endless belt display device adapted for mounting on a conveyor system for rotatably moving the device comprises an endless belt having a top surface and a transparent panel having all but one edge bonded to the top surface of the belt, the panel forming a pocket with the belt and adapted for receiving advertisement through the unbonded edge to be viewed through the panel as the belt is being rotated by the conveyor system.

Abstract: A picture frame device which allows the framing straight members to be removed from the front of the frame device by pivotally rotating the corner joints and has a space formed in a container installed behind the exhibit or the exhibit held between holding sheets, for containing many other exhibitable sheets than the exhibit such as pictures and testimonials.

Abstract: A firearm rest comprising a base and a rifle seat component. The rifle seat component is attached to the base by a cooperating pin connection or formed integral therewith. The base includes at least one channel capable of receiving a tie down member such as a rope or other article for secure attachment to a vertical support surface. The base also includes a platform having a plurality of pin receiving bores. The seat component includes a channel which includes an optional cushion for receiving a rifle. The seat includes upwardly projecting walls and a pin extending substantially perpendicular from the walls. The pin or pins are configured to be received within the bores of the base.

Abstract: A fishing lure in which a hook is connected to the body of the lure in a selectable angular orientation with respect to the longitudinal axis of the body. An elastomeric mounting having a bore is attached to the body. The hook is attached to a leader, and the leader is attached to the line. The connection between the line and leader may include a crimp connector. A user may insert the connector into the mounting bore at any desired rotational angle. The hook is thus frictionally retained in the mounting bore. When the lure is trolled through the water, the hook maintains itself in an orientation with the shank parallel to the leader and the pointed end curving upwardly toward the surface. This orientation maximizes the likelihood that a striking fish will become hooked.

Abstract: A combination line splicer and line connection wherein the splicer includes a relatively straight and relatively rigid shank, formed with a pair of open eyes, one at each of two opposite ends thereof. A pair of lines are securely fastened to the splicer by a knotless arrangement wherein the lines are wrapped about the shank in one direction and pulled into respective ones of the pair of open eyes. A method of securing a pair of lines extending in generally opposite directions to a splicer, wherein the splicer includes a shank and open loops on the shank for securing the pair of lines to the splicer in a knotless manner, opposite ends of the shank, includes the steps of:a) orienting ends of the lines in generally overlapped relationship;b) wrapping the overlapped ends about a first portion of the shank, pulling one line into one of the open eyes;c) turning the splicer end-over-end and wrapping the overlapped ends about a second portion of the shank and pulling the other line into the other of the open eyes.

Abstract: An insect trap includes a vial having an annular reservoir, a bottom opening extending between opposite portions of the reservoir, a transparent upper wall of the vial extending upwardly and inwardly above the reservoir and having an upper opening centrally located in an upwardly extending, centrally located neck portion, the neck portion forming a stopper engagement surface proximate the upper opening; an elongate hook having a stem, a main hook portion connected to an upper extremity of the stem for supporting the hook on an external support, and a secondary hook portion at an intermediate location on the stem portion. A stopper is connected proximate a lower extremity of the hook for supporting the vial and closing the upper opening when the trap is suspended by the hook. The hook sealingly protrudes the stopper, forming an inside hook portion below the stopper for suspending a fixture within the vial.

Abstract: A flexible strip of material having sharp protruding crowns which, once installed on wire, rope, cable, poles, or other similar objects in which rodents are utilizing as runways, will repel such rodents by inaccessibility and therefore cause them to turn back to the point where they first contacted the wire, rope or other objects. Thus preventing such rodents from gaining access to ships, buildings, or other areas where wires, ropes or other objects are connected.

Abstract: A system for treating the soil and turf having a prescribed subsoil profile that includes a duct network located in the subsoil region having openings that are in communication with the subsoil profile. A supply line is arranged to connect the duct network with a blower that provides low pressure, high volume air to the duct network so that the air is pushed upwardly through the subsoil profile to provide either heating or cooling to the soil and turf. A ground surface heat exchanger is positioned between the blower and the supply line for transferring energy between the earth and the air moving into the duct network. Other materials for treating the soil may be added to the air flow by a pressurized system. The blower flow is reversible whereby excess moisture can be removed from the green.

Abstract: There is disclosed an apparatus and method for treating trees. The apparatus includes an injecting device for injecting articles into trees. The device provides a plurality of article retaining tubes fixedly connected to a removable and rotatable delivery head and stationary therewith. A slidably mounted injection member is provided which slides coaxially along the tubes from a non-injecting position to an injecting position for injecting an article into a tree.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and instrument for the preparation of pollen and the development of a pollen bank for breeding purposes. More specifically, the invention relates to a method and instrument that permits pollen to be cryogenically stored in a viable state. Specifically, the present invention relates to a method of employing a heat or water or pressure related measurement to determine the readiness of the pollen for cryogenic storage.

Abstract: A planter to hold conventional plants with soil. The planter has a cavity which holds water. The water enters the soil through apertures, or a sponge, which in turn, feeds the plant. This allows the plant owner/caretaker to water the plant less often because the cavity holds enough water to feed the plant for a longer period of time that would otherwise be possible. A water level indicator allows one to view the water level, a sprayer allows one to mist the foliage, and mobility means allow, one to easily move the planter.

Abstract: An automatic door opening safety system particularly for use with garage doors is provided. The garage door includes a leading edge that moves from the open position, where the leading edge defines the top of the opening and a closed position, where the leading edge contacts the ground. A controller is provided for controlling movement of the door. An activation member provides an input to the controller to initiate movement of the door. A detection member is provided for detecting obstructions in the path of the garage door. The detection member includes an infrared transmitter for transmitting an infrared signal to the infrared receiver of the controller.

Abstract: A mailbox of the type having an elongated housing, a front closure pivotally mounted on a front end of the housing for depositing articles therein, a rear closure pivotally mounted on the rear end of the housing for removing articles from the mailbox, a signal device on the mailbox movable between a first and second position and a flexible cable, slidably disposed within a cable conduit, having one end connected to the front closure and the other end connected to the signal device for moving the signal device from a first position to a second position upon moving the front closure from a closed to an open position. Entry into the mailbox through the front closure raises the signal device indicating that the mailman has visited the box.

Abstract: A sliding element system, wherein the guide wheel sets (8, 9) of the lower side (3) of the sliding element (1) are designed to support the sliding element (1) on a lower guide section (3). To the lower side (3) is connected a vertical wheel set (8) comprising a vertical wheel (15), the diameter of which is smaller than the transverse inside dimension of the lower guide section, the plane of rotation of which is vertical, the peripheral cross section is round-shaped, and the point of contact with the lower guide section (5) is located on the same vertical line as the central axis of the wheel axle (10). The lower guide section (5) comprises a longitudinal, upward open bottom groove (16) the edges of which serve as rolling surfaces for the vertical wheel (15).

Abstract: A rigid structural member for a building in which the member has four sides each provided with a groove having narrow opening. Two of the grooves on two opposite sides be used to assemble structural members together to provide completed building assemblies by the use of screw-threaded members while, in the completed assembly, the other two grooves are used for holding two building enclosure sheets in spaced positions, one on each side of the completed assembly. For this purpose, elongate holding members are located in the grooves to hold the sheets in place. The holding members have a particular design which secures them in place within the grooves. The grooves are preferably T-shaped and are all of the same size and shape to increase the versatility. In addition, the structural member may be formed into building structures which are hinged together such that they may be in a collapsed condition for storage and transportation or may be relatively pivoted into an erected condition.

Abstract: A foldable portable building can be collapsed to fit within the outside dimensions of an internationally standardized (ISO) goods container to facilitate mechanical handling and transportation. The building comprises a rigid main support having a main floor section, a main wall section and a main roof section. When the building is extended, generally horizontal and planar, hingedly interconnected floor sections and roof sections extend from the main floor and roof sections respectively, and wall sections extend between the said sections. The wall sections comprise an end wall section, two first wall sections and two second wall sections which are hingedly interconnected similarly to a bellows. When the building is collapsed, the wall sections are located adjacent the main wall section, the roof sections are disposed vertically on a side of the wall sections remote from the main wall section, and the floor sections are disposed vertically outwardly of the folded wall and roof sections.

Abstract: An improved mounting apparatus which is adjustable for providing a safety breakaway capability for the attachment of post assemblies normally adjacent to a road or highway location wherein the vertical post assembly includes mounting holes located in a foundation therebelow. The improved breakaway apparatus includes a plurality of anchors fixedly secured to the foundation and a breakaway coupling interconnecting the anchor to the vertical post assembly. The breakaway coupling includes a weakened section to facilitate breaking thereof responsive to a lateral force exerted adjacent to the lower end of the vertical post assembly. Securement of the breakaway coupling to the anchor is provided by a unique lateral and vertical adjustment design by providing of a lateral clearance space between the lower support member and the collar aperture while at the same time providing an annular clearance space between the coupling support shoulder and the collar lip within the containment bore.

Abstract: An improved anchor for embedment in a concrete member to provide a lifting attachment for the member. The anchor comprises an elongate bar having convergent and divergent surfaces wherein the divergent surfaces face outwardly to direct axial pull-out forces imparted to the bar divergently and laterally into a concrete member within which the anchor is embedded. Divergent wings are fixed to and extend laterally from the bar to direct lateral forces imparted to the bar in divergent directions relative to the bar.

Abstract: A baffle vent is provided for positioning between the underside of a roof and the top edges of the roof rafters and defining a duct between the rafters and between the vent and the interior surface of the roof for directing air over the interior surface of the roof. The vent is formed by an elongated self-supporting structure of sheet-like material having a plurality of longitudinal ribs adapted for positioning onto the top edges of the roof rafters. A plurality of longitudinal troughs are formed between the ribs and define the duct between the rafters. The ribs are on eight inch centers spacing the ribs transversely of the structure. The troughs include bottom walls spaced below the interior surface of the roof with transverse rigidifying means formed integrally with the bottom walls.

Abstract: An adjustable skylight assembly adapted to suit a variety of roof pitches includes a domed structure having an upper transparent portion and a base by which it is secured to the roof. Within the domed structure, there is an adjustable collar to which is connected a duct for communicating sunlight from the domed structure to a room beneath the roof. The collar can be rotated with respect to the domed structure so that the axis of the collar and the duct can assume a predetermined position regardless of the pitch of the roof.

Abstract: A shutter system and method in which the shutters are normally rolled to a nominal one foot width and have an infinite length, normally no less than two feet and no more than twelve feet is disclosed. These dimensions can be modified on one foot modules. The shutters are provided with a self-secured panel lock assembly at the overlapping joints on the inside between the shutter and windows normally on two foot spacing vertically. This can be horizontal, however, in other applications. The system includes the utilization of an angle frame at the base, and an overlapping receiver as a header. End caps may be of varying shapes but normally are typical L-shaped angles. An alternative system is direct mounted and omits the header and the footer, but must extend above and below the opening by a minimum of four inches for a twelve inch wide shutter panel, or two inches for a six inch wide shutter panel.

Abstract: A fixed window includes a glazing device composed of a plate-like base detachably mounted on the inner surface of a frame component arranged outwardly of the peripheral edge of a panel, and a glazing strip mounted on the base for supporting an interior face portion of the panel adjacent the peripheral edge. When the base and the glazing strip are removed, the frame component can be also used as a frame component of a window of the different type. The glazing strip is held in contact with an interior flange of the frame component, so that a positive wind pressure acting on the panel is borne by the flange. The glazing strip can, therefore, be always held stably in position against displacement.

Abstract: A system is provided, wherein the watertight performance of exterior wall perimeters is addressed such as the perimeters of a window, a door, or a curtain wall system. The perimeter sealant lines are classified into P.E. Seal bordering no differential air pressure and D.P. Seal bordering a differential air pressure. Long lasting watertight performance is accomplished by using P.E. Seal in the area of the water path and D.P. Seal away from the water path. The design is accomplished by using combinations of an inner transition member, an exterior perimeter member, pressure equalization holes, and pressure equalized wall cavities.

Abstract: A plastic building product comprising a plastic body having a base, an integral continuous wall extending from the base, and a plurality of integral wall segments spaced radially outwardly from the base and defining a space therebetween, a plurality of plastic flange members. Each flange member including spaced integral walls connected by an integral wall. One of the walls of each flange member extending into the space between the peripheral wall and the wall segments of the plastic body.

Abstract: A building block, and a system and method for constructing a building envelope using a plurality of building blocks, roof panels, and trusses. Each building block may be pre-fabricated and stacked upon one another at the construction site. The blocks and roof system may be rigidly coupled together to form a building using a plurality of connecting lines placed through conduits within each building block. The connecting lines are tensioned to couple each building block to an adjacent block, foundation, and roof system of the building. Each building block includes a core which is preferably insulating, and has a pair of opposing surfaces. A plurality of cross struts are placed through the core with ends protruding from each surface. Conduit preferably attaches substantially perpendicular to each cross strut, and preferably substantially parallel to the core surfaces to retain a rigid structural panel formed about the conduit.

Abstract: An anchor head assembly comprising a main body member with a plurality of cavities having the shape of a frustum of a cone in an exterior section and a corresponding number of cavities which may also have the shape of a frustum of a cone in an interior section. The cavities are orientated such that the narrow ends of those in the exterior section are of a different diameter than and face the narrow ends of those in the interior section. The interior section is dome-shaped so as to facilitate the fabrication of the cavities therein and to facilitate the splaying of strands or tendons as they are passed into and through the cavities in both the interior and exterior sections. The dome-shaped section also facilitates self-centering of the anchor head assembly in a bearing plate. Wedge members are used for capturing the strands and tendons in the cavities in the exterior section of the anchor head assembly.

Abstract: A module for building an insulated concrete wall structure by stacking the modules together until the desired configuration of a concrete form is completed, and when the form is filled, a concrete monolithic wall structure having foam insulation permanently attached to the opposed wall surfaces to form the inner and outer wall surfaces of an enclosure is realized. The module is made of foamed plastic material, such as styrofoam, for example, and is built in a pressure molding apparatus. Each module comprises a rigid foam block of rectangular configuration having a hollow interior of a particular predetermined configuration formed between spaced apart confronting sidewalls. The inner and outer styrofoam walls of the module are secured one to the other by a plurality of spaced tension members.

Abstract: The metal girder element (5, 6) possesses a section of web (7, 10) fixed along its longitudinal edges respectively to a section of upper flange (8) and to a section of lower flange (9). Each section of flange (8, 9) of this element (1, 2) possesses, on its outer surface opposite the web (7, 10), connection elements (12, 13), the number, dimensions and positions of which are predetermined in such a way that said connection elements (12, 13) are capable of supporting the driving stresses of said section of flange (8, 9) via the concrete during the designed deformations of the structure thus formed.

Abstract: A masonry reinforcement device is used in construction to strengthen the courses of laid hollow block. The masonry reinforcement device is fashioned with ends and a trough. In use, the trough will retain cement which will bind hollow block in a lower course to hollow block of an adjacent upper course.

Abstract: A sheet roofing system involving the use of a plastics material membrane may be applied over existing metal roofs. A plastics material extrusion which may be colour matched or contrasted with the colour of the plastics material membrane may be applied over standing seams or other ridges. The extrusion is a U shaped cover, of which one leg is hinged for easy installation of the cover over the standing seam. The hinge is designed to avoid undue stresses on the plastics material of the cover. In one embodiment, the hinge is a hollow tubular region along the length of the extrusion between the leg of the U and the web of the U which forms the top of the cover.

Abstract: A metal wall stud in the shape of an elongated open channel having pre-punched nail or screw holes and pre-punched passageways for electrical or plumbing facilities. Integral tabs extending beyond the ends of stud walls are foldable to provide connections to wooden plates or metal wall stud purlins in the construction framing. Split tabs integral with the bottom wall of the channel provide lateral stabilization, greater uplift loads, and the capability of being load bearing. A pair of studs have nesting capability to provide telescopic adjustability for walls in a vaulted ceiling room.

Abstract: A metal frame insulated building system using metal studs and sole and cap blocking tracks of "C" cross-section anchored to a foundation and to each other. The studs and cap blocking tracks physically interlocked in addition to being mutually secured by fasteners. Vertical stacks or columns of foamed cement blocks are placed between the studs and grooves on one or both sides of the blocks receive stud flanges to interlock the studs and blocks. The bottom and top blocks of a stack similarly interlock via grooves with the blocking track flanges. The blocks protrude beyond the studs on the structure's exterior, substantially covering the stud and blocking track flanges and attenuating thermal conductivity as well as providing an exterior surface for stucco or other finish.

Abstract: For use on a cyclically operating envelope inserter having a rotating member and a reciprocating member linked to the rotating member, a system for establishing an absolute reference point for timing a cycle of the apparatus that comprises an encoder for ascertaining rotational angle values for the rotating member linked to a detector for establishing for the reciprocating member a first reference point and a second reference point as the reciprocating member moves, wherein the first and second reference points are in terms of the ascertained rotational angle values. Additionally, a controller is provided that is responsive to the detector and encoder for determining from the first and the second reference points a rotational position for the absolute reference point.

Abstract: A wrapper for a floral grouping comprising a first and a second sheet of material. The first sheet of material is constructed of a polymer film, metal foil, fabric, denim, cellophane or burlap. The second sheet of material is constructed of a paper. At least one of the first and the second sheets of material includes a closure bonding material on at least one of the upper and lower surfaces of such sheet of material. The second sheet of material is disposed adjacent the first sheet of material and the two sheets of material then are wrapped about the floral grouping with the closure bonding material bondingly engaging a portion of at least one of the first and the second sheets of material for cooperating to secure the first and the second sheets of material in a wrapped condition about the floral grouping to form the wrapper.