Abstract: A fishing pole holder and fish hooker (10) generally comprises a sleeve (20) for holding a fishing pole (100), a pivot (70) pivotally attaching sleeve (20) to a base (30), a biasing assembly (80), a latch (90), a tether (75) for retaining pole (100) in sleeve (20) and a support (40). The biasing assembly (80) includes a plurality of attachment points (89) for spring (81) to adjust spring bias to compensate for different pole weights. A plurality of supports (45,55,60,64) simultaneously attach to base (30) so as to be conveniently available for any fishing environment.

Abstract: In order to provide a member for a fishing or sport tool with light weight property and excellent exterior, the member is constructed by a body; a film formed directly on the body of the member or through an intermediate layer; and a single-color forming coating film formed on the outside of the film and capable of transmitting or reflecting only components in a wavelength region included in a specific range among incident light beams.

Abstract: A trap for catching animals like rats, mice and similar comprises an entrance compartment (3), a detection unit (7), an activator (8) a door (4) and a unit (2) with confinement chamber. The confinement chamber may be filled with carbon dioxide in order to kill the animals. According to the invention, activation of the door means is inhibited until a counted has counted a predetermined number of visits. Hereby the animals are allowed to gain a certain familiarity with the trap, which makes it considerably more effective. The invention also provides a method for the trapping of animal.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for attracting insects, especially black flies, sand flies and mosquitoes, in which the physical effects associated with the skin areas of prey-animals are simulated. Basic elements of a first embodiment of the apparatus include warmed elastic-walled holders of pulsed fluid which may be in the form of elastic tubing through which warm fluid flows in pulses arranged to produce various physical effects. Power for fluid heating and pulsing action may be provided by solar electrical, mechanical, nuclear, chemical or other source. Basic elements of a second embodiment of the apparatus include a weak spring suspended from a support and coupled to a vibration generator. The spring includes a deformable skin-like membrane therearound. Vibration is imparted to the spring and transmitted to the membrane to produce physical effects associated with movement of a skin surface of a prey animal. A heater may also be provided to heat the skin-like surface.

Abstract: An insecticide method to control and kill insects in the exterior walls of architectural structures, and the apparatus for doing so. This method is particularly useful for stucco walls and involves cutting cavities in the stucco wall near the soil line around the circumference of the structure. An inspection panel permits visual inspection to determine if insects are present. If so, a termiticide can be injected into the cavity. Alternatively, tubing with periodic holes and injection ports for dispensing an insecticide can be placed in the cavity. This apparatus includes an inspection panel to aide in the detection of insects and also a protection panel which is painted or fabricated to coordinate with or match the exterior wall. A method is also provided for making bait available to the insects that traverse the cavity and injecting an insecticide into the cavity when insects appear.

Abstract: A coupling system for twin-fin tubes used in radiation heating for agricultural applications wherein a heated fluid, such as water, is passed through the tubes for the purpose of heating surrounding plants. The twin-fin tubes have a tubular portion from which twin-fins protrude radially. The twin-fins also extend substantially the entire length of the tubular portion. Adjacent each end of the twin-fin tubes, the tubular portion has a neck segment with a pair of radially outwardly extending fingers. The tubular coupler has an inside diameter slightly larger than the diameter of the neck portion which is removably inserted therein. Adjacent each end of the tubular coupler are a pair of axially spaced annular grooves on the inner surface thereof. The inner most of these two annular grooves has an O-ring seated therein.

Abstract: The plant protector is designed to form a sleeve of triangular cross-section from a flat sheet 10 having a width of 285 mm by way of example. The sleeve is attached to a horizontal support wire 11 by folding a top securing flap 12 past and around the wire 11. The sheet 10 can be of various lengths to form erected sleeves of different heights to suit different applications. By way of example the erected sleeve can be of a number of different heights within a range of about 300 mm to about 1600 mm.Sleeve 13, has spaced sealing tabs 14 along each of the longitudinal edges. The lower end 15 may be engaged with the ground while the upper end has a horizontal crease line 16 for the securing flap 12. The tabs 14 along the two longitudinal edges are mutually offset so that the tabs 14 along each edge align with the inter-tab spaces 15 along the opposite edge so that a dove-tail closing action is achieved.

Abstract: A collapsible protective plant cover comprises a pair of vertically spaced and coaxial support rings of spring steel. A tubular wall made of highly flexible sheeting is connected between the rings for protection from weather and animals. The tubular wall is sized for surrounding a plant with sufficient spacing therefrom. The top ring is spanned by a flexible top sheet. A small handle is attached across a small central hole on the top sheet. A stake is inserted into the ground near the center of the plant. The handle is supported on a hook positioned above the plant on the stake. The cover is entirely supported by the stake. The cover is easily removed from the plant and collapsed by twisting and coiling the rings on themselves. In a second embodiment, the top sheet is removable, and the tubular wall is supported on the stake by a pair of cords attached to the top ring.

Abstract: A method for providing a decorative cover for a floral grouping wherein the decorative cover is provided with a design indicia bearing portion which extends above the remainder of the decorative cover and thereby enhances the visual aesthetic effect of the decorative cover. The decorative cover is formed from a sheet of material having a design indicia and an opening extending therethrough wherein the opening is offset from a central portion of the sheet of material in a direction generally away from the indicia bearing portion of the sheet of material. A lower portion of a stem end of a floral grouping is inserted through the opening in the sheet of material and the sheet of material is wrapped about the floral grouping to provide a decorative cover having a design indicia bearing portion which extends above the remainder of the decorative cover and thereby enhances the visual aesthetic effect of the decorative cover.

Abstract: A improved memorial for cemeteries and other applications includes a marker with a receiving hole for accommodating a receptacle in a stored position. The receptacle has a length extending along a first axis with at least one concavity or bore extending along said first axis. The receptacle is retained in the receiving hole in the stored position of the receptacle with the first axis generally parallel to a broad viewing surface of the marker. The memorial has substantial advantages over existing memorials, including increased longevity and reduction in damages, costs and delivery problems experienced with existing memorials.

Abstract: A foldable plant support system is described which provides a structure within which a plant may be grown and physically supported, and over which a protective cover may be drawn to provide a protective environment for a plant contained within the structure, and an irrigation system. The system may be used as a "hotcap" or "mini greenhouse" with the support structure and cover providing a protective environment for a seedling, new plant or the like. As the plant matures or as the weather dictates, the cover may be removed. The plant support structure has two or more vertical members and number of cross members connected to each other by a rotatable connector assembly which provide the foldable feature of the structure. A vertical member typically is rod-like and extend the entire height of the structure and has attachment points where it is attached to a connector assembly. The vertical member also includes a staking structure, which is used to anchor the plant support structure in place when in use.

Abstract: This disclosure concerns affixing various seeds, such as grass seeds, to surfaces or cavities of specially manufactured fertilizer carriers formed into various shapes, e.g. star crosssections, tri-lobe or multi-lobe profiles, or cup-like or similar cavity-containing shapes. This shape and the manner of manufacturing of the fertilizer provides grooves and cavities or areas to which the seed can be affixed to the fertilizer and protected against damage during shipping and handling. The fertilizer carrier also acts as a nutrient source for the seed while the seed is most vulnerable, i.e. during its emergence from the seed coat and the first few days after emergence.

Abstract: A method for producing potato tubers by hydroponics, by which potato tubers free from lenticel hypertrophy may be produced is disclosed. The method for producing potato tubers according to the present invention is characterized in that a partition member through which roots of potatoes can pass while stolons of potatoes cannot pass is provided above nutrient solution, that the roots are at least partially immersed in the nutrient solution through the partition member, and that the stolons of potatoes are grown on the upper side of the partition member so as to form potato tubers.

Abstract: A process for conditioning a golf green which preferably is constructed in accordance with the specifications of the United States Golf Association. In this process, air is blown at a flow rate of from about 250 to about 1000 cubic feet per minute onto the top surface of the golf green while simultaneously withdrawing air from said vent side of the main feeder line at a flow rate of from about 250 to about 1,000 cubic feet per minute.

Abstract: Described and claimed is a safety device for determining and reporting an amount of water in a reservoir of a potted plant. The safety device comprises a probe in the reservoir. The probe comprises a low water detector capable of providing a first electrical signal when the reservoir has a water level below the low water detector and a high water detector capable of providing a second electrical signal when the reservoir has a water level above the high water detector. The safety device further comprises an ornament comprising a low water indicator capable of receiving the first electrical signal and illuminating and a high water indicator capable of receiving the second electrical signal and illuminating.

Abstract: A cover for use with a flower pot having a floral grouping disposed therein. The cover includes a sheet of material having a sheet extension connected to an outer peripheral surface thereof. The sheet of material is formed into a pot cover for covering the flower pot and the sheet extension extends over the floral grouping.

Abstract: A plant transplanting support device is formed of a sheet material for lining an interior of a container having a bottom and side walls for holding a plant. The support device resides between the container and the root ball of the plant to support and maintain the root ball intact upon transfer of the plant from the container to another container or from the container into a planting bed. The support device includes an elongated sidewall portion for being formed by a user such that its opposite ends converge to define sides of an enclosure. The enclosure is adapted to fit within the container adjacent the side walls of the container. A plurality of leg portions extend outwardly from the sidewall portion at a bottom edge of the enclosure. The leg portions are adapted for being folded upwardly from the bottom edge of the enclosure to an opposite top edge of the enclosure to define an enclosure bottom for residing adjacent the bottom of the container to support the root ball when transplanting the plant.

Abstract: A retractable cover for an opening of an automotive bay pit wherein the retractable cover is formed by movable and stackable panels. The panels are normally positioned adjacent one another. Each panel includes supporting and spanning edges. Positioned on the supporting edges are slide rails. The slide rails are slidable in two horizontal directions in tracks of the automotive bay pit. The ends of the slide rails are inclined, and abutting ends of the slide rails of adjacent panels are parallel to one another. Because the abutting ends are parallel, an operator's application of a strictly horizontal force to a panel causes the panel to wedge under or slide over an adjacent panel. Therefore, the operator is not required to apply any vertical lifting force to a panel to create an opening in the cover. The operator may move any panel in the cover and move it in either horizontal direction to create the opening in the cover.

Abstract: A device for opening or lifting a door (22) that hangs down by a hinge (23) with a horizontal swivel axis is characterized by an elbow lever mechanism, which is operated by means of a spring element (21) and which can additionally be folded down in the area of its dead point when the door (22) is still hanging or which is at its maximum force transfer when the door (22) is swivelled up. The door should preferably also be able to be folded down.

Abstract: A door and door window regulator which prevents the cable member from making contact with the door glass includes a door having inner and outer panels, a guide rail having one end connected to the outer panel and the other end connected to the inner panel, a window bracket slidably supported along the guide rail through a slide member and connected to a door window, and a guide bracket located on the guide rail and supporting a motor. A drum is supported on the guide bracket and is rotated through operation of the motor, and a pulley is supported on the guide rail at a position spaced from the drum. The cable member is wrapped around the drum and includes a pair of cable ends, one end of which is connected with the window bracket after passing through the pulley and the other end of which is directly connected with the window bracket from the drum. The portions of the cable member extending from the pulley are located generally parallel to the length of the guide rail.

Abstract: A hinge-emulating gap concealing strip for a door includes an elongated strip having an length generally corresponding to the length of the hinge assembly. The strip has a generally J-shaped cross-section. The strip includes a straight portion adapted mount on the side edge panel of the door, adjacent the gap that normally exists between a side edge panel and the frame or Z bar attached thereto. The strip has an arcuate portion extending forwarding and outwardly from the straight portion. The arcuate portion extends over the gap so as to form a generally convex arch which protrudes outwardly beyond the exterior panel of the door and resembles the convex arch of the hinge assembly. The straight portion of the strip is attached to the side edge panel. Thus, the hinge-emulating gap concealing the strip spans the gap with a strip that emulates the appearance of the hinge to as to enhance the symmetry of the installed door. Brush strips can also be mounted on the J-shaped strip.

Abstract: A string light display box having a box shaped cross section for supporting string or tube bulb lighting in a predetermined place on a structure. The display box has a top wall, a bottom wall and a rear wall to enclose a plurality of light bulbs such as along a decorative string lighting. The rear wall has a wire keeper attached thereto with said wire keeper formed of two parallel extrusions extending perpendicularly from a back wall of the wire keeper. The parallel extrusions extending longitudinally along the display box forming a wire channel for accommodating wiring of the string lighting. The keeper having a slight ridge on an inner edge making the opening of the keeper narrower than the wire channel formed by the parallel extrusions to hold the wire of the string lighting in place. The wire keeper may be removably mountable upon a rear wall by way of a catch and a keeper slide with each said rear wall catch and said keeper slide extending from the rear wall of the display box.

Abstract: A wheeled system and a method for installing insulation from bound insulation bales. At least one movable wall that continually moves unbound insulation bales by a drive means toward a dispensing end of the base where shredding of the insulation from the unbound insulation bales occurs. The shredding is accomplished by a plurality of picker drums. Each of the picker drums has positioned on the circumference a plurality of abraders in the form of scoops that abrade and remove clumps of insulation from the unbound bales permitting the clumps to fall into a blender wherein the insulation material is formed into particulate material and then cast into an air blower formed with the hose and nozzle for dispensing the blowing material. A force measurer including a strain gauge is operatively connected to the shredder to determine continuously changes in the horizontally directed force exerted by the insulation bales against the drums of the shredder in order to adjust the force.

Abstract: A roof structure for a building has been invented, the roof structure having a roof member, and a covering on the roof support, of spray-on thermoplastic polyurethane. A building has been invented which, in one aspect, is portable and whose components or selected parts thereof are covered interiorly and/or exteriorly with spray-on thermoplastic polyurethane material, including but not limited to roof, floor, walls, and/or a skid or support on which the building rests.

Abstract: A novel light building assembly system using construction panels is described. Fiber board panel is described as a preferred material. A pre-assembled low-sloped roofing system is joined to a pre-assembled wall system by use of a pre-manufactured PVC vinyl extrusion. The extrusion is installed on top of the wall system and secured by use of adhesive. Once installed the extrusion acts as a stiffener and alignment member for the walls and becomes a locking system for the roofing panels which are also secured by use of adhesive.

Abstract: A soffit for a building having an exterior wall covered by siding and further having a fascia strip spaced outwardly from the wall includes an elongated soffit strip having a channel formed therein adapted to receive the siding, and a folded portion laterally spaced apart from the channel; the folded portion having a folded back portion extending toward the channel, a folded forward portion extending away from the channel, and a transition portion connecting the folded back portion and the folded forward portion so as to define an opening therebetween for receiving an adjacent member; and at least one interlocking member on the soffit strip for detachably mounting the soffit strip to the adjacent member without the use of tools.

Abstract: A concrete floor insert includes a peripheral side wall and a breakaway mount. The peripheral side wall has an inner surface which is disposed between a top end and a bottom end. The breakaway mount is adapted to fasten to a floor form and coupled to the inner surface of the peripheral side wall through a weakened portion such that when the floor form is removed from the hardened floor, the breakaway mount separates from the inner surface at the weakened portion.

Abstract: In a first aspect of the disclosure, a monument is shown having a movable element mounted in an opening therein for displaying information. The movable element may be partially or fully recessed in the opening but is constructed so as to be accessible for manual movement to change the information displayed. In a second aspect of the dislosure, a columbarium niche structure is shown having a movable element positioned behind an opening in a door. The movable element is preferably recessed so that no portion thereof extends beyond the front face of the door, but is constructed so as to be accessible for manual movement to change the information displayed. An adjustment system is provided for aligning the movable element with the door opening, and a bearing system is used to facillitate movement of the movable element.

Abstract: A mobile cover for scrap metal containers located in outside areas that are open to the elements, such as snow and rain. The cover includes a waterproof covering material stretched over a framework that is able to substantially enclose the scrap metal container. The cover has wheels allowing the cover to be moved from its covering position over the scrap metal container. With such a cover, rain and snow, as well as other undesirable debris, are prevented from collecting in the bottoms of these types of containers.

Abstract: One system of mobile home (or other structure) wind protection includes a channel below ground level around the structure, the channel including a lid around its perimeter adapted to open and close. Tie-down anchor bolts are spaced along the channel around the structure. Tie-down cables extend from the roof of the structure into the channel, each cable being removably connected to one of the anchor bolts. A storm shield secured to the tie-down cables likewise extends from the roof of the structure and into the channel below ground level. Another system includes a storage channel below ground level on one side of the structure, with ground anchors spaced along it supporting a ratcheted cable windup mechanism below ground level, all covered by a housing, and an anchor channel below ground level along the opposite side of the structure, with ground anchors spaced along it.

Abstract: The removable non-skid pad covers a portion of a corresponding step of an exterior stair or staircase so as to allow people to use it more safely. The pad comprises a main section to be disposed on the upper horizontal portion of the step, a preformed substantially hooked-shaped from section having one end integrally connected to the front end of the main section so as to fit around the front edge and a part of the bottom portion of the step near the front edge, and a rear section having one end integrally connected to the rear end of the main section. A binding assembly is provided to removably attach the front and rear sections under the step. The pad may be easily installed and removed. Any snow or ice accumulations may be easily dislodged by removing the pad and skating it.

Abstract: A bracket for use in manufacturing a step supported by a stringer. The bracket includes an anchor block to which a tread for a step may be attached, a pair of frames flanking the anchor block and fixed thereto, and markings formed on at least one of the frames. The markings indicate a rise and a run for the step. The bracket may be used in a method for building a stairs. The method includes the steps of selecting a desired tread distance and rise distance for the stairs to be built, fastening tread receiving portions and riser-receiving portions of a bracket to a first elongate stringer to define the desired tread and riser distances, repeating the above steps with respect to a second stringer, mounting a tread to the tread-receiving portions, and mounting a riser to the riser-receiving portions.

Abstract: A panel connection system provides lateral expansion of panel members in a skylight and vertical glazing arrangement while at the same time affording a secure connection. In a preferred embodiment, the connecting members provide a slidable seal arrangement so as to substantially reduce entry by the elements. The connecting system is readily adapted to be used in conjunction with various types of support systems for the skylight and vertical glazing arrangements.

Abstract: An improved frame and a method to install the frame is disclosed. The sub-base includes a first portion for coupling to a secondary glazing and a first portion for coupling to existing building material. A base includes a first portion having a first surface for coupling to the secondary glazing and a second portion for coupling to the sub-base. A snap cover is provided for removably coupling to the base and for hiding any anchoring employed to secure the base and sub-base to the existing building material. The snap cover also defines a curved surface for contacting with the second glazing so as to minimize marring of the second glazing. The sub-base includes a break-off groove that allows the base and sub-base to flexibly receive glazings of different thicknesses. The base employs a fillet along the length of the base to provide additional support for the secondary glazing.

Abstract: Space divider system includes multiple interconnected panel members and post members to form free-standing walls to subdivide an area. A pair of vertically extending rails are mounted on the vertical edges of a pair of panels to be joined together. Upper and lower connectors are used to interconnect the ends of the rails. The lower connector is mounted on one of the panels and extends into the rail of the other panel, thereby aligning the panels vertically. The upper connector comprises a pair of vertically tapering legs interconnected by a connecting portion through which a screw fastener extends into a bracket mounted on one of the edges. Accordingly, by tightening the screw, the upper connector may be tightened toward the lower connector, and, because of the tapered legs, the rails of the members are drawn together while maintaining vertical and lateral alignment, thus providing a secure and stable connection with a relatively narrow gap that must be covered by trim.

Abstract: An upright partition for use in a modular office furniture system, in which the partition has an internal frame and a plurality of outer covers covering the sides of the partition and defining an interior cavity within the partition inwardly of the outer covers. The outer covers are disposed substantially in the same vertical plane. Two adjacent of the outer covers are spaced from each in the plane so as to form an opening therebetween. A bridging cover is coupled to the frame to cover the opening between the two adjacent spaced outer covers when viewed horizontally and laterally from one lateral side of the partition. The bridging cover has an outer surface which is located laterally inwardly from inner surfaces of at least one of the adjacent outer covers such that a passageway is defined between the inner surface of one of the outer covers and the outer surface of the bridging cover through which passageway conduit can pass outwardly through the opening.

Abstract: A metal connector connects perpendicular members of a structural wall to allow the structural wall to absorb a heaving floor. The connector is rigidly connected to a horizontal wall member, and is flexibly connected to a vertical wall member. The flexible connection is comprised of a rod or nail that passes through a vertical slot in the connector into the vertical wall member. In this way, when a heaving floor forces up the horizontal member, the vertical member is allowed to slide down the slot of the connector. The vertical member is rigidly attached to the connector in the other directions.

Abstract: Elongate metal roof panels with interlocking edge formations combine to establish a roof system. A center panel having matching edge locking formations and positioned at a mid-point on a planar roof section couples to a first series of elongate metal roof panels extending leftward and couples to a second series of elongate metal roof panels extending laterally rightward. Members of the first and second series of panels are similar in structure and include complimentary locking edge structures, but couple in opposite orientation.

Abstract: A method for making a floor that slopes toward a drain includes the steps of enclosing a predetermined area of a flat support surface around the drain with upstanding border members, positioning an annular ring in closely spaced, concentric relation around the drain, arranging a plurality of straight form members in radial relation to the drain, connecting a radially innermost end of each form member to the annular ring so that the top edge of each form member is spaced downwardly from the plane of the drain by a distance equal to a tile thickness, and positioning an outermost end of each form member in abutting relation to the border member. Each form member has a height at its innermost end that is less than a height of its outermost end. A cementitious material is poured into the predetermined area and the material is made flush with the respective top edges of the form members. An auxiliary form member is attachable to a trailing end of each form member to increase the versatility of the method.

Abstract: A structural tie shear connector utilized in a concrete and insulation sandwich wall panel having first and second wythes and an insulation layer interposed therebetween. The connector includes first and second horizontal strands of thermally non-conductive material which are adapted to be encased by the respective wythes. A transverse web of thermally non-conductive material interconnects the first and second strands through the insulation layer. The web includes strands formed into a lattice structure. At least one of the strands of the lattice extends at an angle with respect to one of the first and second strands so as to be in tension when a load is applied to the wall panel. The connector resembles a bow tie.

Abstract: Provided is a wallboard repair clip which includes a patch wallboard receiving structure for contacting inner and outer surfaces of a patch wallboard, an existing wallboard receiving member and a locking structure. The locking structure and existing wallboard receiving structure are constructed such that inner and outer surfaces of the existing wallboard are contacted once the patch wallboard is in a repaired position within the existing wallboard.

Abstract: Building materials of modules of at least one mortise and tenon and either a curvilinear side face or joinder of the modules at angles other than zero and ninety degrees. Lateral ends of the modules are flush with lateral ends of adjacent modules. Preferably, the modules are: (1) of a low density aggregate cementitious mix; and/or (2) have a hollow space extending from the mortise to the tenon and include a structural support member passing through the hollow space and a compression retainer securing the structural support member to the modules; and/or (3) have grooves circumscribing the modules and which are proximate corresponding grooves on modules placed on top or below. The modules are preferably sealed to one another with sealant placed in the grooves.

Abstract: A top chord profile of a roof truss chord has inwardly depending ends at the mouth area of the chord and trapezoidal flanges resulting in stronger chords. The chord profiles can be connected to each other at mitered ends using a connecting plate at a ridge in a manner that allows absorption of the compressive forces at the ridge.

Abstract: A frame material that can be easily formed as a pillar or beam by appropriately adjusting the length and/or strength thereof, a joint portion of which is uniform and smooth, a residual portion of which can be used as a joint, and which can easily be combined with other building materials. The frame material is formed into an elongate shape, and a cross section crossing at right angles a longitudinal axis thereof is formed into a rectangular shape with the length of a shorter side of the rectangular cross section being made one-third of the length of a longer side.

Abstract: A weldless connection system for U-beam particle separators is provided in which one end of each U-beam is provided with sides and a back that are separated from each other forming tabs. The tabs may be bent, or folded, about 90.degree. inward toward the channel formed by the U-beam. The back tab may be twice as long as the side tabs, and the extra half length of the tab can be folded about 180.degree. back at the back of the U-beam in a double thickness. Each tab has a hole therethrough. The double-length back tab has two holes; one hole is provided through each half. When the tabs are bent inward, the holes align. A bolt and washer placed through the aligned holes may be used to secure the tabs, and thus the U-beam, to a furnace roof structure. An alternate embodiment of the invention is provided in which only the sides of the U-beam form tabs which extend past the bottom of the U-beam.

Abstract: A method of using a support unit for providing a plurality of sub-units, each of the sub-units adapted to hold construction structures such as reinforcing mats off of the ground or form is comprised of a body member having at least one set of at least one slit along the body for providing a weakened area on the body. An opening is located one either side of each of the at least one slit. Sub-units are broken off from the body member and the sub-unit is used to hold the construction structures. Each sub-unit can be secured to the construction structure via the openings.

Abstract: A roof transition assembly for a roof deck having a corrugated sheet a rigid sheet and wherein a base component is positioned at the perimeter of the roof deck and has two legs. The first leg secures the base component to the corrugated sheet, and the second leg extends from the first leg, generally parallel to a free edge of the roof deck. The second leg includes an anchoring surface. An upper component positioned at the perimeter of the roof deck has a connector portion and an anchor portion. The anchor portion is secured to the roof deck, and the connector portion extends from the anchor portion and overlays and is secured to the anchoring surface of the base component, thus anchoring the base component and upper component to the roof deck.

Abstract: A closure system for openings that includes upper and lower elongated support members that sandwich at least two panel members coplanarly disposed. The elongated support members are cut to the desired size depending on the opening and the panels separated accordingly. The panel members' edges that include channels adjacent thereto are mounted at the ends. The surface opposite to the surface where the channel is located includes a removably mounted ornamentary cover. A slidable hinge assembly is mounted on the channel that permits a user to adjust its location.

Abstract: A form-fill-seal packaging machine produces a dummy bag from a film by starting to move seal jaws after the film has been pulled over a specified length or for a specified length of time from the moment when an eye mark on the film is detected by a detector. If the position on the film at which it was cut is displaced from the intended position, this displacement is inputted such that the specified length or the specified length of time is automatically corrected. If any of the parameters defining the pattern of transverse sealing operation is changed, the specified length or the specified length of time can also be automatically adjusted.

Abstract: A system for automatic inspection and ejection of cartons in a packaging machine includes detection elements (20, 22) for determining whether a carton (C) has assumed a predetermined configuration at a predetermined point in its path of travel. Carton ejection elements include rollers (30, 32) which are actuated to eject a carton (C) when the detection elements (20) determine that the carton has not assumed the predetermined configuration at the predetermined point in its path of travel. A synchronous relationship between a flow of cartons (C) and a flow of groups of articles (G) to be packaged is preserved at and as cartons leave the carton inspection and ejection station of a packaging machine.