Abstract: A medical information storage and display device including a housing having a front face, a back face, a top wall, a bottom wall, and opposed side walls. The housing has a programmable memory chip disposed interiorly thereof. The front face has a display disposed therein. The display is in communication with the programmable memory chip. The display includes a pair of programming buttons used to program a person's name, date of birth, medical condition, emergency contact and telephone number, and allergies.

Abstract: A firearm, such as a handgun, rifle, machine gun, etc. has a frame assembly having a barrel defining a cartridge chamber and includes a magazine for serially positioning cartridges at a pickup location relative to said frame assembly and barrel. A reciprocating member, such as a slide or bolt is provided in the firearm assembly for moving cartridges from said pickup location into the cartridge chamber of the barrel and for extracting the cartridge cases of spent cartridges from the cartridge chamber and ejecting them from said firearm. The reciprocating member is machined to define a breech face recess. A cartridge specific breech face element is removably secured within the breech face recess to adapt the firearm to fit a cartridge of desired caliber and configuration. The breech face element can be provided in specifically desired dimensions to compensate for wide tolerances or wear of the reciprocating member.

Abstract: I. When installed on a weapon this lock prevents the safety from being taken from safe to fire position. This device will provide a back up to a guns existing safety.

Abstract: An firearm lock arrangement for immobilizing the hammer of a gun is disclosed including a side bracket having a upper portion that attaches over the top of a gun with a plug that extends into the space between the hammer and the firing pin to block the hammer from striking the firing pin. The side bracket may be locked to the gun trigger guard by a conventional padlock or cooperative locking side members.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for preventing the discharging of a hand weapon in locations where it is not permitted by determining the location of the weapon and receiving a signal for allowing discharging from a permitting agency only when the weapon is at a location where its discharging can be permitted.

Abstract: A firearm safety bullet that locks into place rendering the gun inoperable. When fired the propellant forces a ram into an internal captive plastic sleeve. The shaft of the ram which has a tapered end, pushes its way through the center of a captive plastic sleeve expanding it with a pneumatic force causing the plastic sleeve to be pushed hard against the inside of the firearm and locking the shell inside the firing chamber. This will do several things all at one time, it will lock the shell inside the gun rendering it unusable, it will prevent a live shell from being introduced and it will stop anyone from using the firearm that is not aware that a safety bullet has been placed in the gun. It will save lives and prevent injury from accidental shootings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to gun rests which are portable, lightweight and easily adjustable. The gun rests of the present invention comprise a plate wherein an opening is formed in a first end section of the plate and the plate is bent at an intermediate section such that an angle is formed between the plane formed by the first end section and the plane formed by a second end section. The opening is adapted and configured such that a shaft such as, for example, walking/wading sticks, staffs, canes and tree limbs can be inserted through the opening and the height of the gun rest above a surface can be quickly and easily adjusted. The gun rest is adapted and configured such that the forearm of a firearm may be placed on the intermediate section of the plate thereby improving the accuracy of a sportsman firing the firearm.

Abstract: An inflatable decoy is disclosed having an outer cover forming a cavity. The outer cover is fabricated from a thin, flexible, material. The exterior of the outer cover is imprinted with an actual life-sized photograph of a game animal. Structure is disposed in the cavity for inflating the decoy to simulate life-size game. The decoy is mounted for wind-aided movement.

Abstract: A decoy, for simulating a waterfowl rotating to a feeding position. The body (10) houses a motor and torque enhanced axle (11), remote control receiver and switches (12) and battery (13) for intermittently rotating an axle with outer end (15), located outside the body, slid onto a decoy mounting post (20) that is fixed to the stand(16). Rotation of the axle causes the decoy to rotate vertical and horizontal, as well as causes the water in which the decoy is deployed to splash. The remote control receiver combined with the remote control transmitter (22) permits operator selectable durations of vertical or horizontal positioning. The decoy also has a unique fitting (15) and (20) as well as the line (18) for attachment to the stand (16), which allows for quick assembly and disassembly.

Abstract: A retractable fishing net includes a handle, a retraction mechanism, a net support band and a netting. The handle has a grip end and a net end. The retraction mechanism is slidably mounted on the handle, the retraction mechanism being movable between the grip end and the net end. The net support band has a first band end and a second band end, the first band end and the second band end each being mounted to the retraction mechanism, the net support band thereby having a hoop shape. The net support band is mounted relative to the handle and the retraction mechanism in a manner so as to provide the net support band with a spring quality, the spring quality of the net support band acting to bias the retraction mechanism toward the net end of the handle. The netting is mounted on the net support band.

Abstract: A device for attracting fish comprises an underwater electrically powered light with photoelectric means for activating the light at dusk and deactivating the light at dawn, and weighted to negative buoyancy, the light being connected to an external ballast box in which the lamp ballast, photoelectric switch, and ground fault circuit interrupter are contained and connected to ordinary household current.

Abstract: A hard shell case for an assembled fishing rod and reel includes forward and rearward rod cover tubes and a laterally hinged reel case. the forward rod cover extends rearwardly beyond the attached reel of the assembly, with a portion of the forward cover cut away for reel clearance as the cover is installed on the rod. The rearward rod cover slides over the rearward end of the forward rod cover, leaving an exposed area around the reel attachment when the two rod cover portions are installed on the rod. A laterally hinged reel cover is then placed over the rod cover assembly opposite the reel and closed over the reel to complete the installation. The forward rod cover may alternatively be constructed in two telescoping portions to adjust for different rod lengths or disassembled rods, and a pliable reel cover may also be provided.

Abstract: An artificial fishing lure that includes an elongate body manufactured of a substantially reflective material. The body has a length, a width that is substantially smaller than the length, a first surface and a second surface. The body includes a head portion, a tail portion and a central portion disposed between the head portion and the tail portion. The head portion of the body forms a first radius along the width and includes an opening disposed therethrough to allow the fishing lure to be attached to a fishing line. The tail portion of the body forms a second radius along the width and is attached to at least one hook and the central portion of the body is disposed at a third radius relative to the head portion along the length and at a fourth radius relative to the tail portion along the length.

Abstract: A molded retainer system for fishing lure dressings and accessories. In an integral retainer construction, a headpiece and stem piece are separated by a recess space along the stem piece that supports desired dressings, for example, banded or roll-up multi-stranded skirts, scent collars and/or rattles. The headpiece can include fringed edges, filaments with interconnected rattles or bristled weedguards. In a two-piece construction, a detachable stem piece is shaped to plug mount to a cavity at the headpiece. A variety of different lure dressings can be fitted to the stem-piece prior to being re-mounted to the headpiece. A multi-stranded skirt having a series of protrusions at each strand is also disclosed that can be fitted to the retainers.

Abstract: A combination slip/spring float with the ability to be used as a lighted float and more particularly a lighted center slide float.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a one piece sinker reversibly attachable to a fishing line. The sinker is a streamlined, truncated cone shape having a line accepting passage along the center line thereof. The sinker includes line centering surfaces to prevent line twist as the sinker is drawn though water, and a elongated thumb slot for inserting a tool having a length longer than the sinker to allow a user to manually opening the sinker. Also disclosed is a method of making the sinker employing a unique core blade punch for forming the line accepting passage with the sinker jaws having discontinuous but mateable line engaging surfaces.

Abstract: A door lock mechanism for an animal trap, an animal trap, and a method of capturing animals, typically, rodents and small animals. The door locking mechanism, trap and method employ a gravity-driven door and lock used for a door having a ledge and two bars that are pivotally mounted above the door. When activated by a release mechanism, the door and bars pivotally deflect whereby the bars engage the ledge on the closed door and prevent the door from being opened. The door lock mechanism may be used on any size and shape trap, but one typical trap for which the mechanism can be used is disclosed. A trap entrance arrangement having a conduit for leading animals to the entrance of a trap, that can be used with or without the disclosed door lock mechanism, is also provided.

Abstract: A gravity flow, dry poison dispenser for rodents for use in homes, barns, factories, and gardens. The dispenser is a box like enclosure with a hinged lid that is filled from the top. The granular poison material flows to a storage area at the bottom as needed. The bottom of the dispenser is inclined toward the back to prevent rodents from spilling the poison in surrounding area. Rodents can access the decoyed poison in the storage area by simply inserting their heads through a hole. Spikes and side mounts are proposed for placement of flower beds and for permanent attachment to walls, respectively.

Abstract: A means to kill or disable flying insects is provided having a lightweight, long-handled racquet, similar to a badminton racquet, with the elliptical hoop of the racquet being woven with tightly stretched, small diameter wire or other inelastic filaments and with the adjacent wires being spaced closely so that a flying insect will be hit by one or more of the strands when the racquet is swung to hit the insect. The small diameter wire is difficult for the insect to see and it does not build up an advance air pressure wave which might warn the insect to avoid the approaching racquet or move the insect out of the path of the racquet. The rigid racquet and the tightly stretched, relatively inelastic wire effectively convey the momentum of the racquet to the small area of the wire that hits the insect and so delivers a concentrated blow that is very damaging to the insect. The device can be used to control the flying insect population, indoors or outdoors, without the use of insecticides.

Abstract: A low temperature stable diesel fuel composition includes diesel oil, ethanol, and a solubliser of C14-C18 fatty acids from biodegradable sources e.g. tall oil or depitched tall oil. This fuel remains stable at temperatures as low as −20° C.

Abstract: The present invention describes a process for the production of low ash fuel using calcined petroleum coke by crushing and screening of calcined petroleum coke below 3 mm size, mixing the crushed and screened materials to achieve a bulk density in the range of 760 to 800 kg/m3, mixing 10-100% of the resultant calcined petroleum coke with 0 to 50% coke breeze, pre-soaking the mix so obtained with 5-10% water, mixing with hinder followed by kneading in presence of live stream, then briquetting and curing of the raw briquettes in a furnace in a controlled oxidising atmoshpere to obtain the low ash fuel.

Abstract: A security grill adapted to securely close off a window or door but which may be manually released from within the building and allowing egress through the window while maintaining security and preventing unauthorized access from the exterior of the building. The grill is attached along one side by hinges and is lockable in position by a locking device on an opposite side. The locking device being a keyed dead bolt, which protrudes into a rapid release mechanism secured and shielded in the surrounding frame, which is secured by bolts to the building. The grill being spring biased to the open position with the release mechanism operable from inside the building also biased for rapid release.

Abstract: A counteraction system for a sectional door includes a counterweight system that helps counterbalance the weight of the door and helps hold the door in place when the door is fully open. The counterweight system comprises a suspended string of individual deadweights. As the door opens, the weights sequentially lower onto the floor, in a stacked arrangement, one atop the other. Thus, the hanging weight of the counterweight system decreases as the door opens. To avoid having the counterweight system slam the door open against a hard stop, the counteraction system also includes a brake system that helps bring the door to a smooth stop at the door's fully open position. In some embodiments, the brake system includes a cable that traverses the direction that the door travels. As the door approaches its open position, a protrusion on the door catches the cable, which deflects to decelerate the door.

Abstract: An electric door operator for controlling the opening and closing of a door pivotally mounted to a door frame of a multi-passenger mass transit vehicle is provided. The electric door operator comprises a gear sector having an aperture extending through a center portion thereof. The gear sector is mounted for rotation in opposite directions through opening and closing cycles of the door. A first supporting ring having a aperture extending through a center portion thereof is positioned adjacent to the gear sector such that the aperture of the first supporting ring is in alignment with the aperture of the gear sector to form an actuating assembly. A shaft member extends through the apertures of the gear sector and the first supporting ring. A push bar is suspended from the first supporting ring and is pivotally secured to a door lever.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is an actuator for gates, doors and the like, with at least one wing. The actuating motor (14) and the associated motor reduction unit (15) are housed inside as half-arm (2) which turns on a fixed support (9) in an oscillating way about a substantially vertical swinging axis (10). Advantageously, the electric motor (14) operates a manoeuvering worm screw (12) which is carried by said half-arm (2) and engages a corresponding helical gear (13) coaxial with the swinging axis (10) and is fastened to the fixed support of the half-arm (2) by means of a torque-limiting device which prevents excessive stresses on the actuator as a result of external forces and also makes it possible to release the helical gear for manual emergency actuation of the wing.

Abstract: A weather strip having a high sealing capability and an aesthetic appearance when attached to a vehicle body. The weather strip includes an extruded portion and a molded portion connected to the extruded portion and having a trim and a hollow seal. The trim includes a first wall from which the hollow seal extends. The first wall has a slot provided with a rounded corner. A second wall extends from the first wall in a direction opposite the hollow seal. A third wall extends from the second wall in a manner opposing the first wall. The third wall includes a cutaway portion defined at a position facing the slot of the first wall. The cutaway portion includes a rounded corner. A core used to mold the hollow seal of the molded portion is removed from the molded portion through the slot and the cutaway portion.

Abstract: A system for fixing two components together includes: (a) a boss integrally formed from one component about a boss axis; and (b) a latch integrally formed from the other component in a depending extension facilitating latch movement in an engaging plane and exerting a spring force urging the latch toward a first position. The latch is oriented about a latch axis in the engaging plane. The latch is in the first position when the components are situated in an initial position with the latch axis and the boss axis separated a first distance. The latch axis and the boss axis are separated a second distance less than the first distance when the components are urged together to an installed orientation with the latch held from the first position by the boss bearing against the latch with the engaging plane crossing the boss axis.

Abstract: An abrasive solid is composed of a resinous matrix and an abrasive material dispersed in the matrix to form a solid mass, whose resistance to cutting is from 2 kgf (19.6N) to 15 kgf (147N) so that the abrasive solid is severable into two with use of a knife, cutter or the like tool and highly effective to remove rust from any target article. Two or more of such abrasive solids each having these properties are consolidated to form an integral piece that can be trimmed into any desired shape so as to perform both the rough and smooth abrasion works for removal of rust, without using and changing any ordinary abrasive tools one after another.

Abstract: An eave closure for tile roofing has a nailing flange having a surface extending along a length of the closure, a planar riser potion contiguous with the nailing flange at an angle to the surface of the nailing flange, the riser portion conforming on an upper edge to the shape of the underside of adjacent installed tiles, and a lip reinforcement along the shaped upper edge of the riser portion, the lip extending substantially at a right angle to the plane of the riser portion.

Abstract: The invention pertains to the structure and a method of constructing of a swimming pool grating. The swimming pool has straight and curved edges and a gutter is constructed in the deck of the pool close to the edge including the curves. The grating is made of a multiple of grate bars which extend along the direction of the pool edge including the curves. The multiple grate bars are assembled in a longitudinal direction as well in a lateral direction according to the dimensions of the gutter. Once assembled into a grating in an elevated position, holes are drilled through all of the assembled grate bars in a lateral direction to the edge of the pool and rods are placed through the drilled holes and are fastened therein against any movement in any direction. Thereafter, the thus assembled grating is lowered into the gutter of the pool to be substantially flush with the surface of the pool deck and the level of the water in the pool.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an anti-fatigue flooring article having inherent properties of electrostatic dissipation. Further, this disclosure relates to flooring article having at least two layers, wherein a first layer (comprised of dense rubber) is calendered to a second layer (comprised of foam rubber). Each layer has a different electrical conductivity, thereby creating a mat having an appropriate range of conductivity when combined. The present flooring article may also include a layer of static dissipating scrim, a grounding means, and/or a colored marking.

Abstract: A came for constructing glass windows, and a method for using the came. The various glass panes are joined by interposing an I-section came with a special geometry of its center bar and of its top and bottom strips. The came is made of lead. The cross section of the came center bar has staggered notches such that a zigzag shape is obtained. The length of the center bar is greater than the thickness of the glass panes, and insertion of the panes between the free strips is simple. Pressure is applied after the came is interposed between the panes compressing the center bar and reducing the spacing of the notches on its sides.

Abstract: An elevator shaft door frame has posts of a basic configuration that can be combined with cladding profile members of different shape and size. The posts include a plate-like profile member with two U-shaped corrugations and a plate fastened to the profile member and covering the open rear side of the corrugations. A decorative cladding profile member is fastened to the post and has one U-shaped profile member abutting and fastened to the plate and another U-shaped profile member abutting and fastened to the one U-shaped profile member.

Abstract: An adjustable support rack for supporting firestop material in a through-penetration includes a frame sized to fit within the through-penetration, at least one adjustable support member movably connected with the frame for supporting the firestop material, and an adjustable mounting mechanism connected with the frame for securing the frame within the through-penetration. A method of fire stopping the through-penetration using the adjustable support rack is also described.

Abstract: An anchorage for a post-tension system including an anchor body having an interior cavity and a generally flat end surface, a tendon extending through the interior cavity of the anchor body, a plurality of wedges in interference-fit relationship between a wall of the interior cavity and a surface of the tendon, a cap member positioned outwardly of the flat end surface, and a ring juxtaposed against the inner surface of the cap member. The ring is physically deformed so as to provide a visual indication of a desired amount of tension applied to the tendon. The ring is received within an annular slot formed in the flat end surface of the anchor body. The ring is physically deformed into the annular slot such that the flat end surface of the cap member is juxtaposed against the flat end surface of the anchor body when tension of greater then 28,000 p.s.i. is applied to the tendon.

Abstract: A component for a siding system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the component includes an elongated body for positioning against the wall of a building or dwelling in a vertical orientation. The body may include an outwardly bowed portion that simulates the appearance of a log or timber. The component also includes first and second receivers projecting in opposite directions. When the component is vertically oriented against the wall, each receiver is adapted for receiving and at least partially covering a portion of a plurality of horizontally extending siding strips.

Abstract: A building glass facade having glass panes that are mounted to a mounting structure, such as a building. The glass panes are mounted using clamp fittings or clamping arrangements for fastening glass panes with two clamping elements that clamp the glass pane between them, whereby one clamping element is realized in the form of a conical nut or taper nut that is set into a boring of the glass pane and has a cover. The invention teaches that the cover is located detachably on the conical nut.

Abstract: The device (2), which is used to lock running gear (1) guided in a rail (5) and is or can be connected to the latter, has a body (21, 22) in which a locking pin (23) is displaceably mounted and, by means of a resilient element (24), is held resiliently in a first position, so that the locking pin (23) can be brought by the action of a force from the first position, in which it can engage in a locking element (36, 53) provided in the rail (5) or connected to the rail (5), into a second position, in which it is released from the engagement in the locking element (36, 53). The locking device (2), which is constructed simply and cost-effectively, therefore permits dividing elements (90), such as sliding doors, sliding counters or folding walls, which are guided by the running gear (1), to be closed off securely.

Abstract: A building structure formed from modular building elements, which include first modular building elements (1, 9) having socket beam interconnection means (2), second modular building elements (13, 14, 15) and socket beams (7, 11) having first modular building element interconnection means (6); whereby a socket beam (7, 11) forms an interconnection with at least one first modular building element (1, 9) and at least one second modular building element (13, 14, 15) associates with a socket beam (7, 11) and first modular building element interconnection, a socket beam (7, 11) and at least one first modular building element (1, 9) and at least one second modular building element (13, 14, 15) forming a configuration unit, the configuration unit being repeatable one atop the other, and being repeatable in a side-by-side fashion, a first modular building element associating or abutting with adjacent first modular building elements, a second modular building elements associating or abutting with adjacent second modul

Abstract: Modular sectional structure, particularly suitable for creating furniture pieces, furniture complements or the like, for example tables, small tables, shelvings, expositors, and the like, or for the creation of open or closed areas, for example stands, boxes for fairs, exhibitions, and the like, or for the creation of partition walls, and the like, characterized in that it comprises vertical uprights, each of which is provided in at least one position of at least one lateral fitting for the preferably removable connection of at least one horizontal transversal member, by which it can be connected with at least another vertical upright.

Abstract: An integral, pre-formed edge closure fabricated from a non-corrosive, durable material includes an anchoring flange for attachment to a roof structure, an upper flange, an intermediate panel spanning between the anchoring flange and the upper flange, a cant panel positioned at an acute angle relative to the upper flange to define a cant strip along a length of the edge closure, and a mounting strip above the cant panel for securing the edge closure to a concrete parapet or other adjoining vertical wall on a roof structure. The anchoring flange and upper flange are spaced apart for receiving a thickness of insulation of lightweight concrete therebetween. The intermediate panel is provided with vent holes for venting gasses and moisture which accumulate within the roof structure, thereby reducing the likelihood of premature roof failure. In one embodiment, the mounting strip extends vertically to a top plate and downwardly depending lip.

Abstract: A composite panel made of hybrid structural resins containing fillers and reinforcing members for use in, but not limited to, the construction and automotive industries. The panel provides superior weatherability and excellent mechanical properties while achieving various aesthetic appearances. The panel employs a multi-layer composite construction. The panel is made of a weatherable outer layer of hybrid resin, with a pigmented or graphic second layer that may or may not contain reinforcing fillers suspended in hybrid resin. The pigments in this second layer give the panel the outward appearance desired, such as wood, granite, stone, metal, or other appropriate cladding. The second layer is followed by at least one structural layer of hybrid resin that may or may not contain fillers and/or reinforcing agents. The panel may or may not have an insulating core of foam, fiberglass, or similar insulating material in order to achieve added R value.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for laying and mechanically joining building panels, especially thin, hard, floating floors. Adjacent joint edges (3, 4) of two panels (1, 2) engage each other to provide a first mechanical connection locking the joint edges (3,4) in a first direction (D1) perpendicular to the principal plane of the panels. In each joint, there is further provided a strip (6) which is integrated with one joint edge (3) and which projects behind the other joint edge (4). The strip (6) has an upwardly protruding locking element (8) engaging in a locking groove (14) in the rear side (16) of the other joint edge (4) to form a second mechanical connection locking the panels (1, 2) in a second direction (D2) parallel to the principal plane of the panels and at right angles to the joint. Both the first and the second mechanical connection allow mutual displacement of joined panels (1, 2) in the direction of the joint.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for laying and mechanically joining building panels, especially thin, hard, floating floors. Adjacent joint edges (3, 4) of two panels (1, 2) engage each other to provide a first mechanical connection locking the joint edges (3,4) in a first direction (D1) perpendicular to the principal plane of the panels. In each joint, there is further provided a strip (6) which is integrated with one joint edge (3) and which projects behind the other joint edge (4). The strip (6) has an upwardly protruding locking element (8) engaging in a locking groove (14) in the rear side (16) of the other joint edge (4) to form a second mechanical connection locking the panels (1, 2) in a second direction (D2) parallel to the principal plane of the panels and at right angles to the joint. Both the first and the second mechanical connection allow mutual displacement of joined panels (1, 2) in the direction of the joint.

Abstract: A shock absorber for a sports floor assembly. The shock absorber has a base portion and a nodule portion. The base portion is formed of an elastomeric material. The nodule portion extends a distance from one side of the base portion and has a first layer formed of an elastomeric material with a durometer Shore hardness substantially equal to the durometer Shore hardness of the base portion. The nodule portion has a second layer formed of an elastomeric material having a durometer Shore hardness less than the durometer Shore hardness of the base portion and the first layer of the nodule portion.

Abstract: A concrete form assembly has at least two opposed insulation panels. A plurality of vertical studs are formed on the outer face of each panel. The panels are connected by a plurality of bridges and retaining clips are disposed on the ends of each of the bridges against the studs on each panel. Concrete is received between the panels. Several embodiments of bridges and of retaining clips are disclosed. A concrete wall having at least one panel attached is disclosed. A method of forming the concrete wall is disclosed.

Abstract: A flooring system including resin channels having webs and legs mounted on joists with their webs resting on the edges of the joists and their legs straddling the sides of the joists, and a plurality of adjacent resin tiles each having a plate with inner flanges extending downwardly from the plate with slots in the inner flanges receiving pins on the legs of the channels, and outer flanges located outwardly of the inner flanges which rest on the webs of the channels.

Abstract: An exterior panel includes a plurality of slots extending across the width of the panel. A plurality of nailing holes resides above the slots into which nails are driven to secure the panel to the surface of a building structure. The slots permit expansion and contraction of the panel relative to the surface of the building structure.

Abstract: A laminated shingle simulates a tiled roof when placed with other similar shingles on a roof deck. The laminated shingle includes an overlay member and an underlay member fixedly attached to each other. The overlay member includes an upper or headlap portion and a lower or exposed butt portion with one or more substantially identically shaped tabs with a cutout between each tab. The lower edge of the tabs may have a curving or negative contour. The tabs may taper in width from the butt edge to the lower edge of the headlap portion. The upper edge of the cutouts may have a generally straight contour or a generally curved contour. The lower edge of the underlay member may have a generally straight contour or a portion of the lower edge may have a generally curving contour. The overlay member and/or underlay member may include a darker shading area to enhance the tile simulating aspect of the shingle.

Abstract: A building panel, such as a flooring panel or wall panel and a method of assembling the same into a floor, wall cladding, etc. The panel is provided with a locking means in the form of groove (6) and tongue (7) forming a tongue/groove joint for assembling of the panels. In a preferred embodiment, the groove (6) and the tongue (7) are made of water resistant material and formed with a snap-together joint.