Abstract: This invention comprises a grid structure that with the addition of panels and a panel holding means, and the further addition of a gutter and downspout provides an effective under-deck water shedding system where the grid and panel components generally are set or slid into place and generally can be lifted or slid out of place for adjustment, maintenance or removal.

Abstract: A siding attachment strip and method are provided for retaining a plurality of siding panels to a building structure. The siding attachment strip includes an elongate body, one or more mounting holes, and a plurality of siding top edge clips spaced along the elongate body according to a predetermined siding panel size. A siding top edge clip of the plurality of siding top edge clips is capable of engaging a nailing slot in a siding panel. The siding top edge clip includes a plurality of prongs extending therefrom. A prong of the plurality of prongs includes a substantially right-angled bend in a middle region of the prong. The siding attachment strip further includes a plurality of prong slots formed in the elongate body and spaced from and corresponding to the plurality of siding top edge clips.

Abstract: A ridge seal molding having a length and width has a nailing flange with one straight edge to engage a ridge beam, the nailing potion for nailing the molding to the ridge beam, providing thereby a continuous contact along at least the one straight edge the length of the molding to the ridge beam, and a cover section formed generally at an angle to and contiguous with the nailing portion and having an undulating shape of adjacent cap and pan portions in the direction of the length to match the undulating shape of adjacent tiles along a front edge, the cover section having a sealing edge of an undulating shape opposite the one straight edge of the nailing potion.

Abstract: The purpose is to provide a telescopic type store wherein it is available in a place where a free space is produced temporarily such as home garage, and it can be shorten compactly when cars etc. are put in the place, and it can sufficiently prevent wind and rain, and equipments required as a store can be formed in its inside integrally, and further, the telescopic motion and movement of a store can be also performed easily and promptly even by one person. When a mobile object goes away from the mobile store room and a free space is produced there, it is available as a store by moving the body and elongating it in the free space, and this store comprises a box shape body which is put in a place where a free space is produced temporally, such as home garage, and which is telescopic along the cross direction, and the body moving mean formed on the lower end of the body which moves the body to the desired position in the mobile store room.

Abstract: A corner connector bracket member for connecting adjacent elongate structural members of a storage building to one another is provided. Each corner connector bracket includes a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion disposed at approximately a right angle to the first connecting portion. Each of the first and second connecting portions includes a snap-fit tab adapted to engage a corresponding slot in each of the adjacent elongate structural members.

Abstract: A modular, shielded enclosure engineered to provide structural security for information technology (IT), data, and telecom equipment is provided. The enclosure is composed of individual periphery shields locked together to create an airtight, thermal resistant, fire resistant, waterproof, hermetically sealed facility. In addition, a series of penetration management devices (PMD) and a control panel can be deployed. The enclosures are infinitely configurable independent structures, and may be expanded, reduced, or relocated with ease to give end-users the flexibility needed to manage the ever-changing, highly specialized IT facility.

Abstract: An extension device supportable above a substantially flat grave marker to provide one or more vase receptacles spaced above the marker, the device having a substantially horizontal frame member with an attachment member releasably connecting the frame member to a pedestal rising from the grave marker; and one or more vase receptacles attached to the frame member and spaced laterally away from the attachment member.

Abstract: A stair bracket system, having a plurality of modular brackets, which can be assembled together to fabricate the risers for a flight of stairs, each of the brackets having a bottom edge, front and back end edges, a top edge, and, an attachment flange.

Abstract: A mounting device for holding a first panel within an aperture in a second panel includes two frames. The first frame has connector studs with teeth extending across the width of each connector stud. The second frame contains complementary hollow receivers with latching structures for holding onto the teeth and effecting a permanent connection holding the two frames together. The frames, the connector studs and the hollow receivers are all flexible in order to facilitate easy connections of the two frames, and accommodate various types of stress.

Abstract: A component capable of receiving and/or supporting a utility-related structure for intended use as part of a siding system and a related method are disclosed. In one embodiment, the component includes a body for positioning adjacent to an external wall of a building or dwelling covered by at least one siding strip. The body includes an opening for receiving a first portion of the utility related-structure. The opening has a predetermined size and shape, and is surrounded by a surface for engaging a second portion of the utility-related structure. Fastener-receiving apertures may be provided in the body as necessary for receiving fasteners that assist in either securing the component to the wall or for securing the second portion of the utility-related structure to the component. The component may also form an interlock with the adjacent siding strip.

Abstract: A building component having first and second high density foam panels and improved bridging members for connecting the panels that extend between and may be molded into the panels. The bridging members include a pair of elongated end plates oriented in a top to bottom direction of the panels, a pair of substantially identical web members joining the end plates and being substantially symmetrically disposed above and below a central horizontal axis of the bridging member, and a pair of strip members oriented in the top to bottom direction of the panels intersecting the web members. The web members have a unique configuration that maximizes load bearing capacity with a minimum amount of material. The strip members may abut against and be substantially flush with respective inner surfaces of the foam panels to assist in positioning and forming the panels during molding. Seating areas for positioning horizontally and/or vertically disposed rebar in predetermined positions are also provided.

Abstract: Building element having two parallel welded wire grid mats (1, 2), of straight web wires (7) which hold the wire grid mats at a predetermined distance apart and are joined at each end to the two wire grid mats. An insulating body (8) is arranged between the wire grid mats, through which the web wires pass. At least one of the wire grid mats is in the form of a grid reinforcement mat which possesses a minimum strength of the weld nodes which complies with the static requirements applicable to the building element, corresponding mechanical strength of the grid mat wires (3, 4) and also corresponding diameters and mutual spacings of the grid mat wires. The web wires are arranged in predetermined directions relative to the wire grid mats, and the insulating body is held at a predetermined distance from each of the wire grid mats.

Abstract: An easily constructed and highly durable structure, and method of making the same. The structure is constructed of lightweight foam panels assembled into walls and a roof, and therefore requires no framework. The entire structure is then sprayed with a cementitious coating. The cementitious coating is applied directly to the foam panels, and dries with sufficient strength and durability to make the structure load-bearing.

Abstract: A wainscot or panel for boarding of vertical surfaces consists of a plurality of lengthwise in parallel with each other mounted fillets or boards (1) which, with the side thereof facing said surface, are located on a support structure holding together said fillets or boards, which are sawn such that the angle between the flat sides of each fillet or board and the annual rings in the surfaces of said flat sides is 45-90°, preferably 60-90°, and which are mounted standing upright and held in position by means of mounting means (4) only at the end portions (1c, 1d) of said panel fillets or panel boards.

Abstract: This application discloses a relatively thin flexible anchor sheet for installation under carpets or other decorative coverings and a covering module composed of a pre-attached decorative covering and anchor sheet which can be assembled by overlapping hook and loop attachment to an additional covering module to create a complete floor covering of carpet, tile, stone or other material and without substantial attachment to a floor.

Abstract: Although a steel plate concrete structure (SC structure) is generally provided with extremely excellent performance in view of the structure, in view of building operation, it is necessary to weld and joint SC steel plate units at a building site. It is an object of the invention to provide a mechanical joint structure of SC steel plate units comprising surface steel plates or surface steel plates and constituent members thereof by omitting field welding which has been needed conventionally in view of a building procedure.

Abstract: A device for creating a receptacle within preformed walls, the preformed walls having an internal wall and an external wall such that a curable material may be poured therebetween. The device having a first, second, third, and fourth panel that are interconnected and receive a fifth panel at an inner edge thereof such that an opening is defined by the first, second, third, and fourth panel at an outer edge thereof which is distal to the fifth panel. Inserting the device into a cavity defined through the internal wall such that the outer edge of the first, second, third, and fourth panels may be attached to the internal wall during pouring of the curable material. The opening adapted to receive a member therein.

Abstract: A wall panel for a storage building is provided. The wall panel includes a first arcuate ridged region bounded by a first inner clamping surface, and a second inner clamping surface. The wall panel also includes a second arcuate ridged region bounded by a first outer clamping surface and a second outer clamping surface. The second arcuate ridged region of a first wall panel is adapted to securely overlap and snap-fit interconnect with said first arcuate ridged region of a second adjacent wall panel.

Abstract: A retaining wall block system having multiple sizes and shapes of blocks with differently dimensioned, interchangeable front and back faces. The blocks are used to construct an irregularly textured wall having a weathered, natural appearance. Multiple channels in the lower face of the block are used to engage pins in pin-receiving apertures to form an attachment system. A side connection system is particularly useful for stabilizing free-standing walls. Horizontal reinforcing members are also used in the channels and vertical reinforcing members are used in cores of adjacent blocks for reinforcing a wall. Reinforcing geosynthetic materials can also be firmly held in a wall by means of the pins or by connectors adapted to fit in the block channels.

Abstract: Floor covering, including hard floor panels which, at least at the edges of two opposite sides, are provided with coupling parts, cooperating which each other, substantially in the form of a tongue and a groove, wherein the coupling parts are provided with integrated mechanical locking elements which prevent the drifting apart of two coupled floor panels in a direction (R) perpendicular to the related edges and parallel to the underside of the coupled floor panels, and provide a snap-action coupling.

Abstract: Floor covering, including hard floor panels which, at least at the edges of two opposite sides, are provided with coupling parts, cooperating which each other, substantially in the form of a tongue and a groove, wherein the coupling parts are provided with integrated mechanical locking elements which prevent the drifting apart of two coupled floor panels in a direction (R) perpendicular to the related edges and parallel to the underside of the coupled floor panels, and provide a snap-action coupling.

Abstract: Floor covering, including hard floor panels which, at least at the edges of two opposite sides, are provided with coupling parts, cooperating which each other, substantially in the form of a tongue and a groove, wherein the coupling parts are provided with integrated mechanical locking elements which prevent the drifting apart of two coupled floor panels in a direction (R) perpendicular to the related edges and parallel to the underside of the coupled floor panels, and provide a snap-action coupling.

Abstract: A set of modular blocks for the construction of buildings in general, specially designed to meet different situations arising during work execution. It comprises a standard block and various supplementary blocks which show, on their external side faces, straight longitudinal grooves arranged centrally, extending from one end to the other, and matching with a pass-through duct defined in an equidistant central section; supplementary blocks meet the same constructive criteria and are characterized by the combination of side extensions—equivalent to the thickness of each block—with middle section cuts to define split blocks, with flat supporting bases (which eliminate two of the legs), and with the side extension of the shorter section, the set being completed by the inclusion of supplementary blocks to serve as closing covers and anchorage caps.

Abstract: A system for modular construction provided by interconnectable and stackable polymeric blocks having end and side walls connected to a top wall, and exterior and interior cylinders. The exterior cylinders are matable with the interior cylinders of a connecting block, and apertures in the top wall allow for re-bar, conduit or installation of insulation. Raised ribs located adjacent to the top wall contact the connecting block to further enhance stability of the erected structure.

Abstract: A self-furring wire lath has stiffening trusses. In a preferred embodiment the lath comprises a grid of intersecting transverse and longitudinal wires welded at their intersections. Stiffening trusses are formed at bent sections in the transverse wires by first longitudinal wires affixed at the shoulders of the bent sections and second longitudinal wires affixed on the bent sections. A barrier layer is disposed between the first and second longitudinal wires. A building paper backing may be affixed to the barrier layer. The lath reduces cracking and wastage of stucco while remaining easy to work with.

Abstract: A wall mounting system includes an interlocking mesh backing element mounting to a substrate, such as foam insulation. The backing element has pointed corner portions that are pushed into the substrate and retain the backing element. A wall covering layer such as drywall overlays the substrate and the mesh backing element. A fixture having has bolts, screws or other attachment members extending through the wall covering layer and the mesh backing element. The system has several backing element styles, including planar elements, inner right angle elements and outer right angle elements.

Abstract: A rebar anchorage system for a horizontal lifeline is described as well as the method of installing the same. Preferably, two triangular frames are secured to vertically extending rebar by eight sets of J-bolts and speed nuts. The frames are preferably made of tubular steel, and may be attached to the vertically extending rebar by one workman. Two or more rebar lifeline anchors may be used in combination to secure the ends of a horizontal lifeline. Three or more anchors can be used to secure two or more lifelines that are perpendicular to each other, such as along the outer, leading edges of a construction site.

Abstract: A masonry reinforcing tie is formed of a pair of spaced apart, parallel elongate elements joined by a series of lateral crossmembers welded or otherwise affixed across the elongate members. The elongate elements and crossmembers are preferably formed of heavy metal wire or rod. The elongate members each include a series of spaced apart joint spacing elements formed integrally therewith, with the spacing elements having a height equal to the standard mortar joint thickness between vertically adjacent courses of block or brick. The spacing elements may be any suitable shape, e. g., V, U, square, etc. as desired, and may be laterally aligned with one another, staggered, and/or evenly or unevenly spaced along the elongate elements as desired. The spacers may be formed during manufacture of the tie by passing the tie through a roller die, stamping the spacers along the elongate elements, etc.

Abstract: A tie-down system for attaching beams used in creating a roof system to the supporting walls of a structure. The tie-down system having a first member and a second member which are adapted to receive the beams therein and secure the same to the wall system in a steadfast manner.

Abstract: An extruded section which preferably serves the production of a frame or of an edge for parts of furniture such as doors or drawers is provided with at least two webs which bound the side flanks of a groove. To give the extruded section an appealing and aesthetic appearance and to protect it against contamination, the webs are provided with supports or holding devices for a cover rail covering the groove.

Abstract: A spring clip member for a storage building is provided. The spring clip member is adapted to be snap-fit to an elongate structural member of the storage building. The spring clip member includes a first portion shaped to follow a first contour of the elongate structural member, a second portion extending from said first portion and shaped to follow a second contour of the elongate structural member, a third portion extending from said second portion and shaped to follow a third contour of the elongate structural member, and a deflectable portion extending from said third portion and adapted to elastically deflect and to securely engage the elongate structural member. The spring clip member may be, for example, part of a gable member adapted to be snap-fit to an upper panel channel of a storage building, or, alternatively, part of a debris deflector adapted to be snap-fit to a lower panel channel of a storage building.

Abstract: The invention provides a modular post system including a plurality of modular post members 10, 20 which are inter-connectable to form a post structure 30. The modular post members include a plurality of front post members 10 and rear post members 20, which are generally elongate and are designed to be positioned and interconnected adjacent one another such that each of the front and rear modular post members extends in the same general direction and has a region of lap with an adjacent one of the post members. Each of the modular post members is adapted to interconnect with an adjacent post member in the lap region, each modular post member including connection means comprising a connecting element 12, 22 adapted for engagement with a complementary connecting element 22, 12 at the corresponding lap region of an adjacent post member.

Abstract: A wooden beam (1) has several sections which are subjected to a transversal tension and which affect in particular the areas in which there are recesses or openings (3). Rod-shaped elements are provided in the form of screws (4) which are introduced in such a way that they extend crosswise to the longitudinal direction of the beam (1) in order to absorb this transversal tension. These screws are screwed in from the top side (5) or the underside (6) of the beam (1) and each extend over part of the height (H) of the beam (1) only and are therefore directly associated with the area (2) that is subjected to transversal tension.

Abstract: Methods are provided for installation of a rain diversion system including formation of a deflector with a machine placed above a forming machine dedicated to formation of a trough. As trough is run from a first machine, end caps are installed where appropriate, outlet sites are punched and outlets installed for joinder with downspouts, miters are cut and a cavity structure of the hanger is brought into place to mate a containment lip of the hanger with the containment shelf of the trough. Corresponding deflector is run from a second machine and the deflector is placed on the trough as deflector attachment cavities of the hanger are used to retain deflector. In alternative methods, one cavity retains the deflector 40 for conveyance to the installation location on the structure. In either case, the entire assembly may then be transported to a location on a lower level such as ground, for example, corresponding to the eventual installation location on the structure.

Abstract: A bracket assembly for installation of concrete forms for building foundations is disclosed which includes an elongate bar structure having opposed ends for mounting on the upper portions of vertically positioned concrete forms. The bracket assembly is provided to preselect and maintain the lateral spacing between the forms, and includes an adjustable rebar guide, shiftable along the length of the elongate bar structure for clamping rebar in a selected vertical position. The adjustable rebar guide includes a first clamping element, such as a bolt, which is operable to engage the elongate bar structure to fix the rebar guide at a selected location thereon. The adjustable rebar guide also includes a walled bracket for mounting a second clamping element which clamps rebar against the rebar guide in a selected vertical position.

Abstract: A building panel constructed of a gypsum-cement-catalyst formulation molded in layers and including a rigid stud framework. The layers include surface layers, a fire resistant layer and an insulating layer, as well as reinforcement and building paper. A modified panel is molded in layers with structural strength provided by a grid providing spaced apart wire panels.

Abstract: A method is presented for extending the lives of existing slate, fibrous cement and clay tile roofs. The method involves injecting an especially formulated, polymer material into the spaces and voids of adjoining tiles. The injection process uses pumping equipment with a custom-designed gasket at the spray gun's point of application to aid in directing the grout into the spaces and voids. After the injection step is complete, applicators use a squeegee-like device to spread any initially excess injected material on the roof's top surface.

Abstract: A stiffener system includes a stiffener and a fastener means. The stiffener includes an extruded body that includes a plurality of projections. The stiffener couples to the apparatus to facilitate increasing a structural integrity of the apparatus. The fastener means secures the stiffener to the apparatus.

Abstract: Two parallel glass panes are separated by a core spacer made of either EPDM rubber or another solid rubber material with a nonheating, centrally positioned, nonstretchable fiberglass cord being embedded therein and extending longitudinally therethrough so that the core spacer is not stretchable. The EPDM rubber formulation is chemically compatible with hot melt butyl which is used as an adhesive between the solid rubber and the glass panes. The fiberglass cord is nonstretchable so that the core spacer does not deform or break apart when the core spacer is either initially manufactured or later placed between the pair of two glass panes. The core spacer and the cord extend around a periphery and go around corners between the panes in an airtight manner to form an insulated assembly. Also, the cord has a diameter no greater than about 10% of a width of the core spacer. A method for manufacturing the insulated assembly is likewise disclosed.

Abstract: A partition including a panel element with a front face and a rear face separated by a dimension termed thickness. The front and the rear surfaces are delineated at least in part by an edge of the panel element. The partition further includes a profile with a ridge deployed substantially in abutment with the edge of the panel element, a substantially planar attachment surface integrally formed with the ridge and extending therefrom so as to be adjacent to the rear face, the attachment surface attached to the panel element, and a substantially planar flange surface integrally formed with the ridge and extending therefrom substantially parallel to the attachment surface and in a direction primarily away from the panel element so as to form a flange extending for at least about 1 cm beyond the edge of the panel element.

Abstract: The present invention is a modular system for packaging articles for shipment. In particular, a potted plant is sorted according to a grade, placed in a decorative cover, then automatically deposited into a protective sleeve. The potted plant thus packaged is ready for containment within a shipping carton. Various components of the system may be adapted for various packaging needs and circumstances.

Abstract: A method of covering a pot containing a floral grouping with a flexible sleeve having a bonding material thereon which connects the sleeve to the pot when the pot is positioned within the sleeve. In one version, the sleeve is positioned about the pot and a lower portion of the sleeve closely surrounds and encompasses the pot, an upper portion of the sleeve extending upwardly from the pot and substantially surrounding and encompassing the floral grouping contained within the pot, at least a portion of the sleeve being removable via the detaching elements, leaving a portion of the sleeve which is a decorative plant cover.

Abstract: A flexible plastic fitment for providing spouts for pouches formed of sheet material. The fitment includes a pair of opposed side walls each having a center portion formed from diametrically opposed segments of a common cylinder and straight segments that blend respectively into the cylindrical segments on opposite sides of the common cylinder. The side walls are joined together at both ends thereof to form a canoe shape. A cover, which provides the only support for the side walls joins the top edges of the canoe shape and extends at both ends of the canoe shape between the cylindrical segments and the joined ends. A thin fin extends from each end of the joined side walls. A method of and apparatus for attaching the fitment by distending the side walls outwardly while urging the sheet material toward the side walls is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method and assembly are provided for cleaning and refilling wares for delivering food, e.g. trays, plates, bowls and cutlery, as might be used on airlines and in the health care industry. The wares are provided in sets and kept together in sets. After washing of each set, it is cooled if necessary and is allocated to one of a plurality of distinct refilling lines for refilling and reuse. This can be achieved by providing a conveyor line along which are arranged a washer, dryer and cooling unit to keep the wares together, and a the refilling station downstream of the conveyor. The invention provides a basket including a base portion and a frame portion. The frame portion is insertable into the base portion, and may be replaced by other frames to accommodate different sets of wares. Separate lines can be provided for galley and business class wares, and, simultaneously, commissary carts can be replenished in a separate area.

Abstract: The invention relates to a treatment method and a bottle-treatment installation (1) consisting of one or more bottle producers (2), at least one bottle transfer device (4), several trays (5) for the bottles (26, 30), a transport device (11) and at least one treatment station (15). The bottles (26, 30) are transported in stackable trays (5) which have closed side walls (24) and surround the bottles (26, 30) sealingly on all sides. The box-shaped trays (5) are stacked on top of each other for transportation, the trays in the stack (27) sealingly closing each other and the top tray (5) being sealed with a lid (31). The trays are separated at the treatment stations (15) and then restacked after the bottle treatment.

Abstract: A bag loading method and assembly including a bag tray for holding a stack of bags and a conveyor assembly positioned above the bag tray. The conveyor assembly is movable between a first position, where the conveyor assembly engages a bag, and a second position, where the conveyor assembly is inclined with respect to the bag tray. Preferably, the conveyor assembly includes first and second rollers, a body portion between the first and second rollers, at least one vacuum generator communicating with the body portion for providing vacuum to the conveyor assembly, and an endless belt encircling portions of the rollers and the body portion. The endless belt engages the bag from the bag tray when the conveyor assembly is in the first position, and moves the bag to a position where the bag can be opened and filled when the conveyor assembly is in the second position.

Abstract: A ceramic-made filter for capturing the particulates present in the exhaust gas discharged from diesel engines, wherein a ceramic particles layer made of heat-resistant ceramic particles is formed on a filter by coating, the heat-resistant ceramic particles having a BET specific surface area of 300 m2/g or less. In this ceramic-made filter, the melting of the filter caused by the ash remaining and accumulating after the particulates captured by the filter have been burnt, can be prevented easily without using a large system or the like.

Abstract: An air cleaner intake door is provided. An air cleaner with at least one sidewall and an opening defined in the sidewall has a door mounted over the opening. The door is rotationally movable between an open and a closed position and a cam extends from the door. A spring is in contact with the door for biasing the door towards a closed position.

Abstract: A device for filtering the intake air of internal combustion engines, provided with an expansion box (110) having an opening (12), includes: a first filtering tubular element (2); an upper annular element (1) provided with an upper annular housing (8) in which the upper end of the filtering element is fixed (2); a second filtering element (3) peripherally fixed to the upper element (1); supporting means (4) provided with a lower annular housing (9), in which the lower end of the filtering element is fixed (2); a central hole (5) in flow communication with the opening (12) in correspondence of an assembling condition M; a flat flange (7) for fixing the expansion box (110).

Abstract: To enlarge an opening area in an element retainer supporting a clean side of an element, to reduce resistance to air passage and thereby to enlarge intake air quantity. The interior of an air cleaner is surrounded by a case and a lid is partitioned by an element into a dirty side and a clean side. An opening portion on the side of the clean side of an element holder supporting the element is covered by an element retainer, and the element retainer is formed in the shape of a louver.