Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to an apparatus for spin drying substrates in a spin dryer tank. A spin dryer cover is movable between a closed position to close an opening of the spin dryer tank and an open position to open the spin dryer tank, and a cylinder is coupled with the spin dryer cover. The cylinder is movable in a first operation to move the spin dryer cover to the open position and movable in a second operation to move the spin dryer cover to the closed position. A system for sensing the position of the spin dryer cover comprises a cylinder sensor configured to sense the first operation and the second operation of the cylinder. A cover sensor is configured to sense the position of the spin dryer cover. A logic circuit is configured to output a cover opening signal indicating that the spin dryer cover is in the open position when the cylinder sensor senses the first operation of the cylinder and the cover sensor senses that the spin dryer cover is in the open position.

Abstract: A low pressure-high hydrogen flow rate process of cleaning a silicon wafer surface is described. The combination of process pressures below about 1 Torr with hydrogen flow rates up to about 3 SLM has been found to remove substantially all oxygen contamination from the silicon wafer surface at process temperatures less than about 800° C. without the use of a reactive gas. After processing at such process pressures and flow rates, even lower levels of oxygen contamination may be achieved by then increasing the process pressure, the hydrogen flow rate, and the process temperature, though the process temperature still remains less than 800° C. The combination of low pressure and high hydrogen flow rate can be achieved using a vacuum pumping speed of at least 30 cubic meters per hour. The present invention also describes an apparatus for cleaning a silicon wafer surface in which the processes of the present invention and other processes can be practiced.

Abstract: A shoe having a rubberized sole, a heel section having a heel support, an at least partially covered toe section, and a generally open midsection extending from approximately the wearer's toe/instep joint to the front of the wearer's ankle. In some embodiments, the shoe may comprise waterproof materials or water resistant materials. The midsection may comprise a side rail that rises above the sole between the toe section and the heel section. The shoe may further comprise a strap anchored to one side of the shoe and adapted to wrap around the wearer's foot to a securing member on the other side of the shoe to secure the wearer's foot in the shoe.

Abstract: Footwear for leaving a personalized imprint on wet sand and other surfaces is accomplished through the removal of material as opposed to previous additive processes. Footwear according to the invention includes a sole portion having a bottom surface with a matrix of projections extending therefrom. Each projection is selectively removable, thereby enabling a user to remove a subset of the projections corresponding to the personalized imprint. The sole portion may form any type of shoe, including sandals, thongs, ‘flip-flops,’ and so forth. Each projection preferably has a nominal length in the range of {fraction (3/16)} to ⅜ inch and a nominal width in the range of ⅛ to {fraction (3/16)} inch, and may be circular, triangular, rectangular, square, or hexagonal in cross-section. The matrix of projections may cover the entire bottom surface of the shoe, or a non-partitioned border may be provided which surrounds the matrix of projections.

Abstract: A removable insole for insertion into footwear, includes a lower layer made of a viscoelastic gel and including a lower surface, an upper surface, a toe portion, a heel portion and a medial arch portion interconnecting the toe portion and the heel portion, a first recess formed in the lower surface of the toe portion and a second recess formed in the lower surface of the heel portion, each recess having a peripheral side wall and a top wall, a plurality of thin, parallel, spaced apart sinusoidal wave shaped spring walls formed from the viscoelastic gel and connected to the top wall and the peripheral side wall in each recess, and the spring walls having lower edges generally coplanar with a lower surface of the toe portion and heel portion which is in surrounding relation to the respective recess; and a top cover secured to the upper surface of the lower layer.

Abstract: A sports boot including a sole, an upper, at least one flap fixed to the sole or to the upper, the flap covering at least partially a portion of the upper, and at least two keepers and a lace for reversibly tightening the upper, by a relative bringing together or spacing apart the keepers. At least one keeper of the boot is fixed to the flap so as to be located between the flap and the upper.

Abstract: A shoe including an upper, a lower attached to the upper, and an outsole attached to the lower is presented. In one embodiment, the outsole has a ground contacting surface which includes a first section and a second section, with the first section being formed of a first material and the second section having an outer later formed of a fabric material. The first section is free of the fabric material and is instead formed of other suitable materials, such as rubber, leather, etc.

Abstract: A shoe has an upper, an insole and an outsole. A mesh is integrated to the bottom of the outsole to form an integrated mesh/outsole. The mesh and the outsole may be molded in a single injection molding step or the mesh may be molded to the outsole. The mesh is typically made of fabric, polymer and/or metal and preferably nylon.

Abstract: A spikeless golf shoe includes an upper portion and an outsole portion which further includes a front portion and a heel portion. The outsole portion includes several rows of approximately trapezoidal shaped interconnected cleats designed so that the golfer is provided with stability and traction during a golf swing, traction while walking up an incline, stability while walking on a firm surface other than grass and increased flexibility and comfort. The cleats are also reduce or eliminate the spike mark problems to grass surfaces and reduce the accumulation of debris within the cleats. Several rows of cleats are positioned along the inner and outer periphery of the outsole portion and are oriented so that substantial traction is provided during a golf swing as well as allowing the golf shoe to roll during the follow through of a golf swing.

Abstract: A level is adapted for attachment to an upper surface of a shoe in such a manner that the level is visible to a wearer of the shoe. The level is calibrated by using a known level surface to stand upon and then adjusting the level so that it reads level when standing on the known level surface. The user then walks intermediate a first and second location, pausing as desired, and noting the reading that is provided by the level. Accordingly, a method of determining the grade at any given location is provided. If the user combines two or more readings that are taken intermediate the first and the second location, an average grade intermediate the first and the second location is provided. A preferred bubble level and method of adjusting the level to the shoe and of detaching it therefrom is disclosed.

Abstract: Suspended scraper used to remove snow from the top of reasonably flat Truck, Trailer & Bus roofs. Concrete footing—18″ in diameter, 4′ deep with 2 anchor bolts per footing. Installed on top of the footing (one) 1 per footing, 8″×8″×½″ steel beams 16″½″ tall with 8″×8″ steel plate welded to base of steel beam. Top support 8″×8″×½″ steel beam 15′4″ length with 8″×16″ steel plate welded to both ends. Top steel beam will be bolted to top end of steel uprights to form support for scraper. One overhead door track to be welded on inside edge of both uprights.

Abstract: An excavating apparatus having a rotating cutting head for precision removal of soil, for site preparation prior to construction projects where level grade is required. The powered cutting head is mounted on a longitudinal frame, with travel of the cutting head guided along the length of the frame. Adjustable positioning is provided to maintain position of the cutting head longitudinally along the frame. The frame is pivotally anchored to the ground at one end and is supported by wheels at the other end. Wheels are positioned to facilitate rotation of the frame and cutting head around the anchoring pivot, which is located at the center of the area to be excavated. The elevation of the frame is adjustable to selectively raise and lower the depth of the cutting head. The apparatus is easily transported and has the ability to perform precision excavating operations in confined areas.

Abstract: A motor grader control arrangement uses a joystick control arrangement to control the operating functions of the motor grader. Two joystick controllers are provided on opposite sides of an operator's chair and the most convenient movement of each joystick controller, for example, fore-aft, side to side, and right and left rotation, are assigned to the most common grader adjustments. Each controller also includes an offset control surface with a series of thumb actuated press buttons for adjusting a given hydraulic component in a positive or negative response. The forward face of each joystick controller can include finger actuated press buttons. The distribution of the control functions between joystick controllers maintains similar activity to void operator fatigue in one hand. This also provides better operator control.

Abstract: An excavating adapter/tooth point assembly has an interfit configuration in which the front end surface of the adapter base has a curved front surface portion that slidingly and complementarily engages a facing curved rear end surface portion of the tooth point. The adapter nose received in the tooth point pocket is somewhat smaller in cross-section that the pocket to permit a limited vertical rocking movement of the point relative to the adapter nose, about a connector structure captively retaining the point on the adapter nose, while transferring rearwardly directed excavating loads on the point to the curved sliding adapter/point interface area. Top and bottom sides Of a rear end portion of the point have curved ear projections which extend rearwardly and outwardly along the adapter base and function as built-in wear guards that protect underlying surface portions of the adapter base.

Abstract: In a method for marking or identifying packages of products for graphic processing, a carrier is arranged on the package and the carrier is provided with information in regard to the contents of the package. The carrier is a display. Visually readable data and machine-readable data are written on the display.

Abstract: The tubular core of a rolled product (e.g., toilet tissue, foil, plastic wrap, paper towels, etc.) includes an advertising or other display thereon, visible to consumers when the product has been removed from the roll. The display may be applied directly to the core, or to a thin, flexible secondary sheet applied in turn to the core. The core tube with its message or secondary sheet and rolled product may be assembled and cut to length during manufacture. Alternatively, the secondary sheet may have a width somewhat wider than the length of the tube, so the ends of the sheet wrap around the ends of the tube and are visible about the ends of the tube when a rolled product is installed upon the tube. The present invention may be used for advertising, safety, public service, chance means (lottery, etc.) or other messages as desired.

Abstract: A configurable numbering device includes a body portion having one or more numbering sections where each numbering section having reflective material in a number 8 configuration and a plurality of strips are adapted to overlay portions on the number 8 configuration so that any number zero through nine may appear in each numbering section. In an alternate embodiment, the device includes a plurality of reflective strips adapted to overlay portions on the number 8 configuration so that any number zero through nine may appear in each numbering section. In another configuration, the reflective strips may be replaced with an internal lighting source. The device may also include a wedge shaped portion for insertion into the ground, or may be adapted to a mailbox configuration. In addition, the device includes a message section wherein words, numbers, symbols or a combination thereof may be displayed, including advertising.

Abstract: An illuminated address display comprising (1) a housing having the following surfaces, a top, a slanted back, a front with a beveled rectangular opening, a transparent front panel, a removable top, a right, and a left side, also a bottom (2) an interior partition to divide viewing area and wiring section, (3) a pair of slots, of which are attached to the left side interior surface, and left side of interior partition surface with a slot across the bottom interior which joins said slots behind front interior surface, and complementarity aligned so that the slots are parallel to each other, (4) a transparent front panel having two side edges and bottom each of which slides into the first set of slots, and rests in the bottom slot.

Abstract: The cover unit for a head-up display disposed in a vehicle opens and closes an opening which passes beams of an image emitted from a displaying device toward a screen. The displaying device is disposed in the dashboard, and the image is superposed on a foreground of the vehicle to be visible from a driver's eye. The screen is located outside the dashboard. The cover unit has an intercepting plate for interrupting a view line directed from the eye toward the inside of the dashboard in a standing state of the intercepting plate. The intercepting plate is movable between the standing state and a lying state. The cover unit further has a cover body movable between a closed state and an open state of the opening. The cover body is hinged to the intercepting plate so that the cover body is folded up with the intercepting plate at the open state and the cover body is extended together with the intercepting plate in the closed state.

Abstract: A system for monitoring previously opened, metallically capped containers of baby food stored in a refrigerator for safe consumption thereof and/or allergic reaction thereto, by identifying each such container with a marker that magnetically adheres to the container cap and bears a preprinted legend identifying the day of the week In which the container was opened and stored. The first set of at least seven such markers, each bearing a legend identifying a respective day of the week, is preferably stored on a magnetizable board attachable to the refrigerator. An alternative system uses flexible plastic replacement caps each appropriately pre-marked with a day of the week.

Abstract: A universal sign holder comprises a frame including a wall defining a hollow interior along which grooves are formed to receive and support a sign. The outer surfaces of the wall of the frame are formed with opposed channels which receive a multi-purpose adapter slidable within the channels to any position along the frame. The adapter mounts one end of a connector or post, the other end of which is connected to one of a number of individual fixtures each designed to mount to a particular type of merchandise display such as a rack, shelf, pegboard and the like.

Abstract: A sheet having a first face panel and a second backing panel that form a generally flat pocket for receiving a card with information related to an object, and having a third panel for mounting to a shelf. First and second apertures are defined through the first and second panels in alignment, and a fastener extends through the first and second apertures. The fastener extends through an aperture in the object to secure and suspend the object from the display, and the fastener extends through an aperture in the card to secure the card in the pocket.

Abstract: A firearm and an assembly for use in the same are disclosed. The assembly comprises a cylinder having a longitudinal axis. The cylinder defines a plurality of bullet wells and is structured to rotate around the longitudinal axis in response to a shot. The assembly also includes an impact base positioned behind the cylinder to support bullets within the bullet wells. The impact base is rotatable about the longitudinal axis with the cylinder in response to the shot.

Abstract: A dual powered fiber optic sight for a gun, which can be illuminated either by ambient light or by a light source. The light source is preferably a light-emitting diode (LED). Ambient light and light from the LED are carried by a fiber optic rod and the rod appears as a bright dot on the front sight of the gun. The electronics are enclosed and protected from the environment by a water-proof adhesive. The end of the fiber optic rod may be cut at a 45 degree angle to increase the rod's light-gathering ability.

Abstract: A device for throwing a cast net that facilitates the throwing and improved deployment of said cast net. The device is predominatly disc shaped and contains a multiplicity of radial openings that span an area from near the periphery of said disc to a central portion of the disk. The device is attached to a typical cast net by passing the individual draw strings from the central hub of the net, down through the separate radial openings in the disc shaped device, to the weighted peripheral line of the cast net. The device provides the means for imparting a uniform centrifugal motion to the weighted cord of a typical cast net, then allows the draw strings to freely slide through the device while the net expands. After net deployment, the device then allows the draw strings to move from a point near the circumference of the device to a central portion of the hub of the device upon retrieval.

Abstract: A holder (10) for a fishing rod (24) comprises an elongate support member (12) having one end (16) adapted to penetrate the ground; and a rod retaining member (14) secured adjacent the opposed end of the support member (12), the rod retaining member having an elongate aperture of sufficient size to accommodate part of the handle of a fishing rod (24). The rod retaining member (14) is secured to the support member (12) such that when the support member (12) is disposed vertically, the aperture through the rod retaining member (14) is disposed at an angle of from about 10 to about 30° to the horizontal. A second support member (26) may be provided to prevent rotation of the holder (10) when in use.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a fishing rod support that has a base and a fill hole located on the base in communication with a cavity for receiving a weight-adding material. Also included are a plurality of apertures extending through the base. The apertures are sized to releasably retain a fishing pole in an upright position. The base of the device may also include a plurality of legs which support the base in an upright position.

Abstract: An improved Slip Bobber for fishing that has a internal hook setting device. This Slip Bobber with hook setting device consists of a float (13) which is manufactured of a buoyant material. A hook setting device is inserted in a vertical position Down through the center of the float (13). The hook setting device is comprised of, a sleeve (14) which contains a coil spring (15) and a slide (16). The slide (16) has a longitudinal passage down through the center of it which allows free passage of the fishing line (10).On the outside of the sleeve (14) there are two sets of mounting arms. Attached to the lower set of mounting arms is the slide lock lever (23) which holds the slide (16) and the coil spring (15) in their compressed position. Attached to the upper set of mounting arms is the release lever (18). On the outward end of the release lever (18) there is the release lever roller (21). The release lever roller (21) holds the slide lock lever (23) into it's locked position.

Abstract: The invention provides an unleaded gasoline composition comprising a major amount of hydrocarbons boiling in the range from 30° C. to 230° C. and 2% to 20% by volume, based on the gasoline composition, of diisobutylene, the gasoline composition having Research Octane Number (RON) in the range 91 to 101, Motor Octane Number (MON) in the range 81.

Abstract: Sheets of material having a first printed pattern disposed on an upper surface thereof and a second printed pattern disposed on a lower surface thereof are disclosed, as well as methods for producing same. Such sheets of material may be employed to provide a decorative cover for a floral grouping or a decorative cover for a flower pot; or to form a preformed flower pot cover for covering a flower pot; or to provide a sleeve for wrapping or covering a floral grouping or a flower pot; or to provide a ribbon material. The sheets of material of the present invention may be constructed of a single layer of material or multiple layers of material.

Abstract: A decorative wrapper for a floral grouping or flower pot wherein a sheet of material having embossed and printed patterns thereon is wrapped about at least a portion of the floral grouping or flower pot. The printed pattern may be in or out of register with the embossed pattern, or a portion of the printed and embossed patterns may be in register with one another and a portion of the printed and embossed patterns may be out of register with one another. The sheet of material may be provided in the form of a pad containing a plurality of sheets of material or in the form of a roll wherein the sheets of material are separable from the roll of material.

Abstract: A composition comprising a carrier liquid; a dispersant; and a chemical hydride. The composition can be used in a hydrogen generator to generate hydrogen for use, e.g., as a fuel. A regenerator recovers elemental metal from byproducts of the hydrogen generation process.

Abstract: A closure sequence controller for a pair of first and second door leaves pivotable with respect to a door frame includes an elongate guide rail for mounting to the door frame, a first elongate sliding bar positioned in the guide rail and functionally connected to the first door leaf in a manner such that the first sliding bar moves in response to pivotal movement of the first door leaf relative to the door frame, and a sequence control unit installed in the guide rail and functionally connected to the first sliding bar. The sequence control unit includes a lock body structure defining a chamber through which the first sliding bar extends and having a guiding surface that bounds the chamber and is inclined with respect to the first sliding bar. A blocking member is located in the chamber and movable therein longitudinally of the first sliding bar.

Abstract: A vehicle window glass lifting mechanism comprises a sliding member for a window glass, a cable for driving the sliding member. The cable is connected to the sliding member and a motor drives the cable. The window glass lifting mechanism comprises a sensor for measuring tension in the cable. The mechanism allows measurement of the mechanical stress in one of its parts. This measurement is represented by the tension exercised on a window glass drive cable, to be measured without delay. Entrapment of an object is determined by detecting an increase in cable tension, detection being rapid and allowing limitation of a force exercised on an object trapped by the window glass. A method for determining entrapment by a window glass is also provided consisting in measuring the tension in a window glass drive cable, comparing the measured tension with an entrapment threshold and determining an object is trapped when the measured tension exceeds this threshold.

Abstract: A chain net tie down kit includes several multilink chain segments; several chain connecting mechanisms for connecting the chain segments for forming a chain net matching the size and dimensions of a particular portion of a building; and several chain anchoring fasteners for anchoring the chain net over the particular portion of a building. The several chain anchoring fasteners preferably include at least one of: a wall anchoring fastener and a ground anchor. The chain net tie down kit preferably additionally includes several door anchoring fasteners. The chain net tie down kit preferably still additionally includes several window frame anchoring fasteners. The chain segments optionally are of uniform length. The chain segments alternatively are of varied lengths. Groups of the several chain segments optionally are provided pre-assembled into modular net sections for linking together to construct a composite chain net.

Abstract: A leaf guard is provided to be mounted to a gutter. The leaf guard includes a first section to abut an edifice to which the gutter is attached, and a second section for covering the gutter. According to one embodiment, a leaf guard is provided for a gutter mounted on an edifice. The leaf guard is formed of a single sheet of rigid material. The leaf guard includes a first section to abut a side of the edifice, a second section that extends away from said first section at an angle to cover said gutter, and a third section to cover an outer edge of said gutter.

Abstract: A debris cap apparatus and method, which provides a secure and debris resistant seating of a debris cap within a valve box. The debris cap has two outwardly projecting annuli—a debris seal located near the top of the cap and a retention gasket located distal from the top of the cap. The debris seal blocks debris from entering the valve box when the debris cap is in position. The retention gasket is designed to be pushed down past an inwardly projecting flange within the valve box, to deform as it passes the flange, and then to resume its original shape when past the flange so as to preclude accidental dislodging of the debris cap from the valve box. Where the debris cap is to be used within a pre-existing valve box, an adapter may be provided. It is further preferred to provide a removal tool so as to permit ready removal of the debris cap from the valve box or valve box adapter.

Abstract: A flashing assembly that incorporates a plurality of overlapping flashing sections that are each preferably formed from a sheet material. Each section includes opposite edge portions that are arranged about a generally V-shaped configuration. Joining the sections together is at least one clinch joint that is substantially formed and registered upon the overlapping edge portions of at least two different overlapping flashing sections. The clinch joint is adapted to releasably fasten the at least two sections. Various modifications include one or more additional clinch joints that are also substantially formed upon the same overlapping edge portions of the first clinch joint and the V-shaped configuration that forms an angle of approximately 90 degrees. In other variations of the preceding modifications, the clinch joint is a mechanical press fit interference joint or a welded, press fit, or adhesive joint, or some combination or permutation thereof.

Abstract: A structure that can be partially assembled at one location, transported to a site in modules, and then fully assembled into a structure suitable for housing a therapeutic radiation source is disclosed. The modules include reinforced walls that are filled with radiation shielding fill material to form a barrier around a central treatment area. Additional modules are placed over the first set of modules and form a barrier above the treatment room. A door with a selectively retractable threshold provides access to the treatment room. The module including the radiation equipment is included in removable portions so that the radiation equipment can be removed and replaced. The modules also form a patient waiting room and control area separated from the treatment by the barrier.

Abstract: A shell (20) of generally spherical form is constructed by assembly of a plurality of oblong segments (30). The segments are obtained by dividing a spherical rhombic surface into equal parts such as by lines (40) running generally parallel to opposite sides. A half dome is obtained by dividing the figure in half with a great circle (22). Partial segments (27, 29) are utilized with no resulting waste. When used as building or other structures, improvements are realized in cost, strength, and conservation of energy and material resources.

Abstract: A manufacture called “earthquake buffer” to protect a building structure from destructive earthquakes as well as to secure its stability under strong winds, comprising two non-resonant rolling friction slide layers positioned above each other on a building footing and consisting of a plurality of cylindrical rollers stretched parallel in a direction of one of the main building axes while being orthogonal to the bars in an alternative slide layer. The slide layers are interlaid with a distributive plate and topped with an inertia block connected to a rigid first floor diaphragm and the building superstructure. With a magnitude of earth movement exceeding a certain threshold, the earthquake buffer permits practically unlimited horizontal excursions of the footing relative to the superstructure while transmitting a dramatically reduced shearing force upwards and preventing any sizable lateral resonant effects in the protected building.

Abstract: A bi-directional rolling pendulum seismic isolation system for reducing seismic force acting on a structure by rolling pendulum movements, the system having a lower plate forming a rolling path in a first direction; an upper plate forming a rolling path in a second direction; and a roller assembly performing a pendulum motion by rolling and moving along the lower and upper plates wherein the roller assembly performs the pendulum motion when seismic load is applied, thereby reducing the seismic load of a structure.

Abstract: A fenestration system including a glass unit, attachment member and decorative member is provided. The decorative member includes a rotatable coupler for easy attachment of the decorative member to the attachment member. An attachment system including a decorative member having a rotatable coupler is also provided. A rotatable coupler is also provided.

Abstract: There is described a profiled sash section for a window sash holding a window pane and intended for being installed in an outer frame of a blast resistant window. The sash section includes a main member enabling inter-engagement between the profiled sash member and the outer frame a window pane holding member for accommodating and securing an end portion of said window pane in the profiled sash member, and a reinforcing member designed to support the end portion of the window pane and to transmit blast pressure, if incidentally applied to the window pane, to the main member. For at least partially absorbing blast pressure energy applied to the window pane, the sash section is provided with damping means for deforming up to predetermined limit. Also described is a blast-resistant framework for a casement window, including the window sash assembled from the mentioned profiled sash sections and adapted for rigidly and air-tightly securing the window pane in the holders of the profiled sash members.

Abstract: The invention is a is a pre-manufactured casing assembly for a wall opening that is assembled to form a unitary casing structure that does not disengage or separate at corners over time and prolonged usage. The corners of the casing assembly are rigidly held in place by corner connectors that are attached to the individual casing pieces by attachment means.

Abstract: A space dividing system includes a column and a series of partition panels adapted for interconnection with the column. The column includes an internal passage, and is adapted to receive wiring from a building for supplying power to a receptacle arrangement interconnected with the column. Adjacent panels are connected to the column at spaced locations, and the receptacle arrangement is exposed between the adjacent panels. The column includes a structural skeleton to which the receptacle arrangement is mounted, and a series of covers are releasably engaged with the structural skeleton for finishing the aesthetic appearance of the column. An adjustable height mounting arrangement is interconnected with the upper end of the column for connection to a ceiling to stabilize the upper end of the column. Each panel is in the form of a frame defining an opening within which a core is received.

Abstract: A bi-directional sliding pendulum seismic isolation system for reducing seismic force acting on a structure by sliding pendulum movements, each system comprising a lower sliding plate forming a sliding path in a first direction, an upper sliding plate forming a sliding path in a second direction, and a sliding assembly for reducing the seismic force of the structure by performing a pendulum motion by sliding along the lower and upper sliding plates.

Abstract: A footing for use to support stanchions of sound-barrier walls is a one-piece monolithic element that includes a base having a plurality of prestressing cables therein. A stanchion is accommodated in a bore defined in either a sleeve included with the base or directly in the base. If a sleeve is included, the sleeve includes a plurality of prestressing strands or rebars. One form of sound-barrier wall includes adjacent panels on opposite sides of a stanchion whereby a panel must be lifted in order to tip the stanchion over so wind forces are safely accommodated. Another form of the footing includes projections that extend into the bore. Various forms of sound-barrier wall configurations can be accommodated by the footing.

Abstract: A kit releasably attachable to a wall includes a plurality of elongated members, and at least one hook-and-loop fastener. The plurality of members are releasably attachable to the wall with the at least one hook-and-loop fastener to define at least one frame. For example, the kit may be elongated members for framing a door or a window. The kit may also include at least one panel to be framed such as a raised panel, a cork board, a chalkboard, and a presentation board. At least one resilient shim may be positionable between the wall and a rear portion of the at least one panel. In another embodiment, the kit includes an upper rail, a bottom rail, a plurality of stiles, a plurality of raised panels, and at least one hook-and-loop fastener for releasably attaching the rails to the wall.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bearing structure for civil construction wherein light weight, longitudinally elongated bodies comprise an external layer of carbon fiber impregnated with epoxy; the bodies resin have a porous plastic core and are magnetically coupled to cooperating pairs of male and female constraining elements.