Abstract: A method and press for heating a material to be pressed. The method includes prepressing the material without heat, or with a generally minimal amount of heat applied. Then heating the material heavily at a wettest part of the material, and simultaneously pressing the material during the heating of the material.

Abstract: A web drying apparatus, e.g., for a paper web, includes several heatable drying cylinders arranged in at least one row with at least one respective endless loop drying wire and preferably arranged in two rows of cylinders with two respective wires. A wire guide roll is between and offset from two of the adjacent cylinders in the one row. The one endless loop dryer wire carries the web thereon on a first part of the web loop path from the first cylinder to the wire guide roll. There the web separates from the wire and travels to a second cylinder in the second row. The wire wraps around the wire guide roll and returns on a second part of the web loop path to the next cylinder in the first row, without supporting a web. On the path between the first and third cylinders and around the wire guide roll, the wire defines a loop. An air guide box and a blower are arranged within the loop. The air guide box produces a vacuum at the first part of the wire loop path for drawing the web against the wire.

Abstract: A web finishing section in a paper machine including a dryer section having one or more dryer groups, a calender and a reel-up. The calender is placed at least partly underneath the reel spool storage space of the reel-up so that the reel-up is placed substantially directly after the calender, in which case, the web is passed directly from a calendering nip in the calender onto the reel cylinder or to a substantially short distance from the calender, the web being passed over one guide member that supports and/or spreads the web onto the reel cylinder. The calender includes one or more calendering belts for carrying the web through the calendering nip(s). A method for finishing a web is also described.

Abstract: A forced-ventilation shoe includes a midsole or insole provided with a plurality of through-holes, resilient support means arranged between the outsole and the midsole or insole to form an air chamber between the elements, and devices for occluding the holes, apt to close off individually the holes themselves during pressing of the foot on the insole, where the occluding devices may include a plurality of reliefs projecting from the upper surface of the outsole and matching the holes.

Abstract: An outsole is provided having excellent gripping and traction properties on wet surfaces. These properties are achieved by equipping the bottom surface of the outsole with a combination of gripping regions having different gripping characteristics. The gripping regions include (a) regions of siping, oriented in different directions to provide multidirectional traction, and (b) regions of stippling (spaced protuberances).

Abstract: A shoe, e.g. for dance or athletics, having a split sole, with a front portion at the front of the foot, a rear portion beneath the rear of the foot and no sole beneath the mid-section of the shoe upper at the mid-section of the foot, beneath the arch. To help support the foot and prevent sag of the mid-section of the shoe upper, a band of flexible, but non-stretchable, fabric is stitched inside the shoe upper to extend from the bottom of the shoe upper, up the sides of the shoe upper, to the top of the shoe upper. The stitched in material supports the mid-section of the bottom of the shoe upper against sagging, while permitting the foot to be flexed. If the shoe has a split top side of the upper and is closed or laced, the closing of the top of the shoe upper pulls up on the band.

Abstract: A sports shoe including a rigid supporting element which surrounds the sole and the sides of the foot and at least partially the rear part and the sides of the leg. A soft upper is associated with the rigid supporting element.

Abstract: A boot especially adapted to sports that require movement of the foot, or to gliding sports, including an upper provided with a rear stiffener surrounding the heel and an external sole. According to the invention, the stiffener is rigid and substantially non-flexible, and extends along at least one side of the boot, up to the so-called metatarsophalangeal bending zone. According to a second aspect of the invention, the stiffener is rigid and substantially non-flexible, and surrounds the heel and essentially the rear portion of the base of the foot, in the manner of a shell. This construction also allows for a better transmission of the forces, while maintaining a flexibility of the boot in the metatarsophalangeal zone, due to the reinforcement of the rear portion of the boot. These constructions permit a better control of the ski through the heel retention and, at the same time, a general gain of energy by eliminating the parasitic deformations of the sole and of the boot.

Abstract: For a freestyle snowboard boot directed to so-called step-in bindings, a stance support system is disclosed, composed principally of a stance support shank; a bearing mount structured to be attachable to a snowboard boot heel counter, supporting a bearing having a bearing surface that is at least partially pivotal; and a shank retainer fitting structured to be attachable to the leg portion of the snowboard boot. One end of the shank is formed as a rocker for riding on the pivotal surface of the bearing, wherein it is rockable from an upright orientation through an instep-ward cant, and is rigidly restrained uprightly from rocking outward beyond the cant. The other end of the shank is a lever end engagable into the retainer fitting.

Abstract: A rubber tired railway plow (100) has a plow unit (102) mounted to a plate (111) which extends across the forward end of the rubber tired vehicle (100). The plow unit (102) is attached so as to be movable on the plate (111). Wedges (122, 123) are used to maintain the plow unit (102) in position on the plate (111). When the wedges (122, 123) are removed, the plow unit (102) is movable on the plate (111) from one side of the vehicle (100) to the opposite side thereby to be able to plow on either side of the rails (141).

Abstract: A scarifier machine has a milling drum partially enclosed in a protective sump which is suspended from the frame of the machine by a linkage assembly. The protective sump of the scarifier machine is connected to the frame of the machine by shaking members which comprise a couple of hydraulic cylinders, each presenting a body that is fixed to the frame of the machine and an extremity of a stem that is fixed to the protective sump of the milling drum.

Abstract: On a slurry wall device having a cable mounting, on which is attached a supporting cable for guiding the slurry wall device, is provided an adjusting device, with which a supporting cable contact point can be laterally displaced, so that the slurry wall device can be controlled with respect to its deflection in the trench. This permits the orientation of the slurry wall device and consequently its contact angle ofthe bore hole bottom to be controlled by a particularly simple device. It is also easily possible to retrofit a slurry wall device with such an adjusting device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of advancing substantially rectangular pieces of cloth to a cloth treatment apparatus, such as a rotary ironer, whereby the piece of cloth is initially spread out and advanced in its spread-out state and at a given rate of conveyance between a subjacent conveyor and a superjacent conveyor that abut on the subjacent conveyor; and whereby folded edges, if any, on the frontmost and/or the rearmost border(s) of the piece of cloth, seen in the direction of conveyance of the subjacent conveyor, are completely or partially straightened in the plane of the piece of cloth prior to the piece of cloth entering said cloth treatment apparatus.

Abstract: A hybrid grave marker and cremains container includes a plurality of side walls, a transparent top cover, and a base, bonded to each other by ultraviolet glue so as to form a hermetic receiving envelope for containing ashes or memorabilia of a deceased person. The container is partially interred into the ground with the top portion of the container extending above the ground. Friends and relatives of the deceased may have the possibility of viewing the cremains contained in the container through the transparent top cover and/or side walls. The grave marker and cremains container may be used singly or may be combined with other cremains containers to form a memorial group.

Abstract: An illuminated three message sign is provided with improved illumination from the exterior of the vanes at the apices away from the sign surface exposed for message display. The sign has a message display side and an array of triangular rotating sign message displays. Each of the three sides of the triangular message displays in combination a message with corresponding sides of the other sign message displays. When the array of triangular sign message displays has the message surfaces of one of the arrays parallel to the display side, the sequential message is displayed. The apices of the sign message displays are each provided with cylindrical lenses. These cylindrical lenses register to slit light sources. By the expedient of providing a slit light source for each rotating message display, sequential illumination is provided as each message of the array rotates for viewer presentation.

Abstract: An illuminated sign comprises a photoconductive plate and a series of light-emitting diodes of a type having a viewing angle of approximately 8.degree.. Being made from polycarbonate in a single piece, the photoconductive plate is inset from its back face, toward its front face but not through it, so as to define a series of indicia, each having a boundary. Each light-emitting diode is pressed into a recess opening at an outer periphery of the photoconductive plate, between the front and back faces. The recesses orient the light-emitting diodes so that a part of the boundary of each of the indicia is disposed within the viewing angle of at least one of the light-emitting diodes and so that another part thereof is not disposed within the viewing angle of any of the light-emitting diodes. An opaque material covers the back face of the photoconductive plate, at least where the back face is visible through the front face thereof, except where the photoconductive plate is inset so as to define the indicia.

Abstract: A kit of parts and assembly of parts configured to create a sign system frame for accepting and displaying flexible signage of substantially uniform vertical dimension. One or more substantially uniformly parallel pairs of rail sections are provided each having an outer edge and inner edge. The rail sections have substantially uniform cross sections and longitudinal axes wherein the inner edge of the rail sections are provided with separator slots and signage slots for accepting and frictionally retaining the flexible signage and separator panels. The separator panels are employed to maintain pairs of rail sections parallel to one another at a distance approximating the uniform vertical dimension of the signage.

Abstract: A card holder for a mass transit entry card having one longitudinal edge portion encoded with machine readable information is formed by folding a plastic blank to provide overlying panel portions forming a pocket which clasps the opposite longitudinal edge portion of the card adjacent the fold so that the encoded edge extends clear of the holder, remote from the fold exposed for machine reading by longitudinal sliding movement along a slot of a card reading head in a swiping action. A hook extends in coplanar relation from a longitudinal end of one of the panel portions for securing the card holder carrying the card to a user's bag strap or pocket and has a returned free end extending inward, behind a land which extends from the panel portion, forming a stop, preventing overstress of the hook.

Abstract: A fishing line weight comprising a natural weight and an elastomer, all of which are devoid of any environmentally harmful substances such as lead. In one embodiment, the weight has a hole through its body which serves to hold the elastomer which after passing through the hole is fixed to the weight by nodules at each end upon which loops are attached to the fishing line. In an alternative embodiment, a groove is circumscribed around the weight with an elastomeric band placed within the groove.

Abstract: A molded plastic fishing supply caddy on four traction wheels and having a foldable rear handle. The handle is locked at a 45.degree. angle for pushing or pulling the caddy on two wheels in rough terrain or in sand. The caddy is compartmentalized with a food cooler compartment and a live bait well compartment in the rear with doubled lids. A tackle box is stored under the smaller cooler lid. A large open forward compartment carries fishing paraphernalia such as casting nets, wading boots, rain gear, folding seats, buckets, etc. An open-tubed bracket structure is provided at a forward end, for fishing rods and a beach umbrella.

Abstract: Mulching pellets made from fmely divided paper and wood, a clay binder, a highly water absorbent natural polymer, and a surfactant. The pellets absorb at least four times their weight in water. The pellets substantially reduce water run-off and soil erosion as compared to other mulch pellets.

Abstract: A root feeding stake includes a funnel having a downspout that surmounts a first end of an elongate hollow tube. A second end of the elongate hollow tube is connected to a truncate hollow tube and a second end of the truncate hollow tube is connected to a leading section having a pointed end to facilitate its entry into soil. When installed, the leading section and the truncate hollow tube are below a ground surface and the funnel and elongate hollow tube are above the ground. Perforations are formed in the truncate hollow tube and a barrier is provided between the truncate hollow tube and the leading section so that water and liquid nutrients poured into the funnel flow through the downspout, the elongate hollow tube, and into the ground through the perforations. The perforations are formed in a predetermined sector of the truncate hollow tube to aim the water and liquid nutrients at the roots of a plant near which the stake is positioned.

Abstract: In the process of the invention, the seed to be treated, a predetermined amount of solid matrix material and a predetermined amount of water are admixed and the mixture allowed to stand, preferably in a container which allows entry of air but which reduces evaporation losses, for example, a closed metal container with a small top opening, for a time and at a temperature sufficient to enhance resultant plant vigor, i.e., enhance emergence, growth of yield characteristics, but short of that which would cause the seed to sprout. Faulty seeds may be separated by size and systemic resistance to disease can be induced.

Abstract: A mechanism for locking and releasing individual swivelable door wings of a revolving door is described wherein a blocking element is used to effectively positively lock a cam, connected to the door wing, into a radial position and thus correspondingly lock the door wing in position. The blocking element can be in the form of a ring placed around a shaft about which various door wings can be swiveled and thus simultaneously act on various cams associated with respective door wings. The position of the blocking element is controlled with an electromagnetic arrangement that is so coupled to the blocking element that the failure of electrical power enables the door wing to be swiveled aside.

Abstract: A filtering gate for the protection of a site includes two boxes arranged side by side and forming two corridors allowing communication between an inside of the site and an exterior of the site. A first and a second pair of leaves are located at an inside front and an external front, respectively, of the boxes arranged side by side, the leaves of each pair being movable parallel with respect to each other and transverse to a flow passing in the corridors, each leaf being movable independent of the other leaf of the pair, between a first position in which it blocks passage through one of the corridors and a second position in which it blocks passage through the other of the corridors.

Abstract: A window opening and closing assembly formed of molded plastic components which includes first and second housing members suitably secured together with a rack slidably mounted in the housing, the rack being moveable between first and second positions which correspond to fully open and fully closed positions for the window, the rack having a tongue extending exteriorly of the housing and designed to engage window rollers, a pinon operatively engaged with the slidable rack, and a handle having a shaft connected to the pinion whereby rotatable movement of the shaft will cause the pinion to move the rack within the housing. There are preferably provided locking members means for locking the handle in at least filly open and fully closed positions. The assembly is easily manufactured and assembled.

Abstract: A structure for fixing a blind on a window or door frame, including two blind main bodies, four hinges, two connecting boards, two sets of decorative plates and four sets of auxiliary blocks. Each auxiliary block is a right triangular body formed with a longitudinal slot at a middle section. The slope face of the auxiliary block is disposed with a continuous stepped face. In the case that the middle gap between the two blind main bodies is too large after fitted with inner sides of the window or door frame, the auxiliary blocks can be reversely engaged and by means of moving the two contacting stepped faces, the engaged auxiliary blocks can be adjusted to have a certain width and then locked between the connecting boards and the inner sides of the window or door frame so that the gap between the two blind main bodies can be easily and quickly rectified to a suitable size.

Abstract: A railing system for a telescopic seating arrangement, such as bleacher systems and platform seating systems. The railing system includes discrete lightweight and readily stowable uprights, each having a single closed-loop upper section. Brackets carried by the nose of decks receive a plate affixed to the lower end of each upright. The brackets which support the uprights have a low profile so that the seating system is readily useable if the uprights are not installed. The lightweight and easily stowed uprights of this railing system eliminate the factors which lead to use of a seating system without handrails.

Abstract: A guttering cleaning system for cleaning of spouting and guttering in building structures includes water outlets (15) mounted to rain water guttering (12) to direct water into the guttering to flusb debris. An outlet connector (21) is provided for each water outlet (15). A supply connector (22) for releasable connection to any one of the outlet connectors (21) supplies water to the outlet connectors (21). A water supply line (25) and a connector support (45) enables remote connection and disconnection of the supply connector (22) from the ground adjacent the building, the connector support (45) comprising a support pole (46) provided with the supply connector (22) at its upper end, the supply line (25) extending up the support pole (46) to the supply connector (22). The system further includes a connection release means (50) enabling selective release of the connection between the supply connector (22) and an associated outlet connector (21).

Abstract: A partition panel system including a partition frame with vertically spaced horizontal frame members defining first discrete attachment locations, a pair of horizontally spaced blades adjustably attached to selected ones of the first discrete attachment locations, the blades including opposing inner surfaces defining vertically spaced second discrete attachment locations, and shelves adjustably attached to selected ones of the second discrete attachment locations. This allows the shelves to be horizontally and vertically adjustably supported on the partition frame in a selected one of a variety of positions. At least one shelf has a front portion with edges that extend partially around in front of the blades, thus providing increased surface area. The shelves are supported on the blades by shelf supports. Connectors on the ends of the shelves are movable between engaged and disengaged positions for securely engaging the shelf supports.

Abstract: A retractable weather shield for protecting an outdoor structure from the elements, comprising a base panel; a first telescoping panel slidably mounted and supported within the base panel, the first telescoping panel being stored substantially within the base panel when in a stored position and extending substantially outside the base panel when in a deployed position; mounting means for mounting the shield above the structure; and wherein the shield extends over the structure in a substantially perpendicular direction when the first telescoping panel is in the deployed position so as to protect the structure from the elements.

Abstract: A device for diverting water flow along vertical side edges of an exterior window frame according to the present invention incoperates an upper mounting portion for fixedly attaching to a vertical side edge of an exterior window frame, and a lower deflecting portion fixedly formed along a lower portion of the upper mounting portion. The lower deflecting portion has an inwardly curved and tapered surface along which water to be diverted flows and is deflected outwardly. More specifically, in this embodiment, the upper mounting portion includes left and right side portions fixedly positioned at a right angle relative to each other, whereby the upper mounting portion is fixedly positionable within a corner recess of the vertical side edge of the window frame.

Abstract: A floor frame assembly for modular housing units that includes longitudinally extending floor support beams, an outer end beam comprised of a pair of generally parallel angled members, and transverse supports that have a first end attached to and extending outwardly from an outer one of the longitudinal floor support beams and a second end attached to the angled members to support an edge section of the floor assembly. The second end has a height less than the height of the first end. For further support, the floor frame assembly includes vertical first stabilizing members installed at the second end of the transverse supports to keep the transverse supports from buckling.

Abstract: The collapsible shelter includes a truss and canopy framework that permits a flexible, collapsible canopy to be moved between a raised position and a lowered position. The collapsible shelter includes at least three legs supporting flexible poles removably mounted to the tops of the legs and forming the framework of the canopy. X-shaped truss pairs of link members are connected to each of the legs on each side of the shelter between adjacent legs.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a controlled environment for storing, producing, growing and/or processing at least one item. The method includes the steps of introducing an item into an enclosed storage space separated from an interior of a first thermal mass layer by a vessel formed of a heat conductive material. The exterior of the first thermal mass layer is then thermally isolated and the temperature of the first thermal mass is regulated to control the temperature in the enclosed storage space.

Abstract: A window frame includes a head, a one-piece stepped and sloped bottom sill and one-piece side jambs with integral sash and screen tracks. The side jambs, head and bottom sill are welded together at the corners, such that jamb walls attach to the appropriate walls of the head and sill to form a water-tight frame. The bottom sill is one-piece, with integral sloped steps that form the floors of the various sash and screen tracks. It includes an integral dam and integral internal strengthening walls that are strategically placed to support the otherwise hollow sill. The jamb, which is also one-piece, includes integral internal strengthening walls that correspond to the strengthening walls of the bottom sill, and integral track side and front walls that define the tracks for tie sashes and screen. These walls extend the length of the jamb and connect, when the frame is assembled, to appropriate walls of both the head and the bottom sill.

Abstract: In the floor-wiring structure for wiring a cable, a space is secured for storing a surplus part of the cable. Cable-cutting work and end portion conditioning on the working site are thus dispensed with and the surplus part of the cable is easily stored. The structure comprises unitary floor members having a pathway channel. Some of the unitary floor members are replaced by a floor member for storing part of the cable. The latter floor member comprises an upwardly opened space for storing part of the cable, entrance-and-exit ports thereto or therefrom, a guide provided in the space for storing cable for maintaining the cable in a looped state and a cable-fixing band provided in the same space for fixing the cable in a freely removable way.

Abstract: Mounting apparatus is disclosed for installations of tubing, pipes, cables and other rigid or flexible elongate elements. A first segment of the apparatus includes a pair of relatively flat, longitudinally extending rectangular members rigidly fastened together along a longitudinal edge of each to maintain a predetermined angle, nominally a right angle, between them. Additional segments, each constituting a flat longitudinally extending member substantially coextensive longitudinally with the others, are pivotally connected to adjacent segments along corresponding longitudinal edges, one of these members being pivotally connected at a longitudinal edge of one member of the pair for the first segment. In this way, the latter segment may be pivoted to position it at a selected angle to the first segment, with which it is connected to form an open or closed polygon which can receive and retain the tubing, pipes, cables or other rigid or flexible elongate elements when the mounting apparatus is in use.

Abstract: Workstations are defined using a combination of office panels and bridge arrangements which are attached to and project at an angle from a spine of office panels. The office panel frames which partially define a workstation provide the convenience of power and communication cabling within the panel frames. The bridge arrangements provide a lower cost alternative defining other walls of the workstation while also providing a system which can be rearranged easily. The bridge arrangements are preferably self supporting in an upright orientation and can easily be detached from a horizontal securing channel of an office panel frame and moved to a new position.

Abstract: An arcuate structure containing at least sixty six-sided building blocks, and said six-sided building blocks are independently able to provide means for connecting one of said six-sided building blocks to at least one of said six-sided building blocks. The outside face of the six-sided block has a substantially rhomboidal shape, and is substantially parallel to the inside face of the six-sided block. The right edges and the left edges have equal lengths and form equal angles with the inside face and outside face. The left and right sides of the six-sided block are congruent with each other, are in the shape of a parallelogram, and contain two recesses and two projections within their borders.

Abstract: The building system employs precast corners (16) and elongated walls (12) with integral footings (14 and 18) to construct a foundation and basement. Precast first elongated wall sections (50) and corner sections (52) and floor slabs form a first level. Upper level wall sections (74), corner sections (76) and floor slabs (72) form an upper level. Gable sections (90), a ridge beam (92) and roof slabs (94) form a roof. The precast members all include a steel mesh reinforcement (102, 104 and 106). Sections are rigidly connected together at their ends (58 and 68) by connector assemblies (108 and 160) that are connected directly to the reinforcement (102). The sections are secured together by sheebolts (120) that extend vertically from a lower section into an upper section.

Abstract: A perimeter-wall foundation is created by attaching galvanized-steel corrugated panels to an in-place structure. The freely hanging bottom edges of the panels, which have continuous deformation specific to the enhancement of bearing and anchorage within concrete, are cast in-situ with footing concrete, so becoming a cast-in-place perimeter-wall foundation, capable of residential-scale bearing and shear loadings. The panels can have screened ventilation built into the top, utilizing corrugation flute apertures, or they can be thermally optimized for cold climates.

Abstract: A flat-mount louver assembly (9) includes a plurality of slats (10) mounted in a louver jamb subassembly (40). The subassembly includes C-shaped jamb segments (20') joined together at a mitered joint (44) with their open faces facing one another and holding the slats between them. The louver jamb subassembly is mounted in a jamb slot (25) of a louver mounting band (15). The louver mounting band has a planar mounting base (75), a planar jamb wrap connector (52) perpendicular to the base and having a connecting-member edge spaced apart from the base, and a flange (53) substantially perpendicular to one side of the connecting member edge. The flange and jamb wrap connector, with a portion of the base, make up the jamb slot. The slats are preferably configured with raised edges to resist the flow of water.

Abstract: An improved wall stud assembly used to form a prefabricated partition or wall assembled within the interior space of a warehouse, factory or other building structure, the assembly comprising a first elongate stud member and a second elongate stud member, each having a joining part and a panel receiving flange disposed along each longitudinal side of the joining part. Preferably each of the joining parts of the stud members include a plurality of punched holes and extruded holes formed therein and relatively oriented to allow interconnecting fasteners to be applied to the stud member from either side of the stud assembly.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are rapidly assembled walls and columns, wherein the walls and columns are made of wasted wooden material, wood, marble, lime stone, tile, compressed stone powder FRP, glass, calcium silicate plate, while the inner components are made of metals as steel, stainless steel, and aluminum alloy, and reinforced plastics, carbon fiber and fire-proof plastics.The method of assembling rapidly assembled walls and columns comprises A, B, C, D and E five assembly modes, these modes are commonly characterized by applying an idea of exquisite, simple and progressive through making use of wooden block principle. Every person who is an amateur in construction work can construct his own house in DIY way according to the steps illustrated and using materials provided in the present invention. The products made of the present invention may be used as inner and outer walls, columns, interior decoration, landscaping articles, sound isolation member, security fence and ceiling.

Abstract: An integrally formed three-dimensional truss structure, including molds and methods for production of same, containing outer top and bottom plane surfaces thereof comprising interconnected rod segments integrally formed at their points of intersection on the outer top and bottom surfaces, the top and bottom surfaces also integrally joined together through additional interconnected rod segments passing through an integrally formed intersection, wherein the additional interconnected rod segments passing through the integrally formed intersection form a three-dimensional continuous array of triangles.

Abstract: A gusset for joining first and second abutting support trusses wherein the gusset comprises a plate having a body portion and a finger portion. The body portion is adapted to be abutted against and fastened to a side of the first support truss at one end thereof and the finger portion is adapted to extend beyond the end of the first truss when the body portion is fastened to the first support truss. The finger portion is further adapted to hangingly engage at least one element of the second support truss for supporting the one end of the first truss thereon without fastening the first truss to the second truss.

Abstract: A turnbuckle mechanism having threaded yokes disposed at opposite ends of the turnbuckle is employed together with eyebolts disposed within the yoke portions of the threaded yokes as a means for providing a retention device for anchoring relatively heavy computer and/or other equipment in position during seismological events. The electrical equipment is disposed within a frame which preferably includes a plurality of metal plates disposed at the bottom thereof. The frame is also provided with casters which permit the equipment to be rolled conveniently into place and then anchored firmly into position using a small number of pins which extend through the threaded yokes and eyebolts. There is provided an easily assemblable and economical apparatus which preferably includes a multiplicity of energy absorption points which help to prevent damage to the expensive computer frame and which further assists in maintaining computer operations at peak levels even during certain seismological activity.

Abstract: A skirt guard for a mobile home skirt having a skirt track on the ground. The skirt guard comprises an elongated protective panel. A structure is for retaining the elongated protective panel to the skirt track in front of the skirt. The elongated protective panel will cover a lower portion of the skirt and the skirt track, to protect against the damaging effects of a string grass trimmer that trims the grass.

Abstract: Connection apparatus for connecting frame members and panel members is provided for constructing a storage building primarily from sheet metal. The apparatus utilizes connecting members that may be made from thermoplastic or metal materials. The number of threaded fasteners and time required to assemble the storage building is reduced dramatically from that of prior designs.