Abstract: This invention is a tool combining the function of a string line or chalk line anchor and a plumb bob. This combined tool is comprised of a dart-like body having a longitudinal axial bore. A sharpened spike is clamped within the longitudinal bore. The amount of the spike extending from the body may be adjusted to accommodate the variety of material hardnesses encountered at the work site. In addition this tool has the added functionally of being able to easily and quickly replace a damaged or broken spike.

Abstract: A multipurpose tool to facilitate installation of deck construction includes a main body portion having at least one structural feature that defines a plane. At least one flange is coupled to the main body portion and is oriented substantially perpendicular to the plane. The flange may be used to maintain consistent spacing between decking planks during assembly. The tool also may be used to strike lines, space fasteners, maintain baluster spacing, identify distances and angles, and indicate levels.

Abstract: A measuring device is used to orient and place portions of obstacles, such as pipes, conduits or the like and includes a framing square having an alignment bracket mounted thereon. The alignment bracket abuts one of the obstacles and one leg of the framing square is located adjacent to the other obstacle. The framing square then defines the location and path for a coupling element, such as an elbow or the like, used to couple the obstacles together.

Abstract: The combination of a flexible blade/tape and a clip. The flexible blade/tape has a length and first and second sides defined by oppositely facing, substantially planar surfaces. The clip has a first tab that projects angularly away from the first surface at the first side of the blade/tape and a second tab that projects angularly away from the second surface at the second side of the blade/tape.

Abstract: A shim measuring apparatus to determine the thickness of a shim, with the shim used with a ball joint including a snap-ring and a controlled arm having a bore and a notch. The measuring apparatus comprises an upper housing including a measuring device and a lower housing coupled to the upper housing. The lower housing is configured to receive the ball joint and to engage the notch in the bore. The distance between the upper housing and the lower housing while a load is applied is measured by the measuring device. Such distance between the upper housing and the lower housing represents the shim thickness.

Abstract: A method for processing semiconductor wafers and similar articles has an ozone remover connected to a processing chamber. The ozone remover has a light chamber surrounded by reflectors. Ozone and other processing gases and vapors flow out of the processing chamber and into the light chamber. Ultraviolet lights in the ozone remover flood the light chamber with ultraviolet light, converting ozone into oxygen. The amount of ozone released into the environment is reduced. A recirculation line receives the gases and vapors flowing out of the ozone remover. Oxygen and any remaining ozone are separated from other gas and vapor components and are recycled back to an ozone generator, to increase the ozone generator efficiency in supplying the machine with ozone.

Abstract: The apparatus and method of the present invention relates use of a warm and dry atmosphere in electronic component storage areas. The warm and dry atmosphere provides the benefit of eliminating the baking process and other moisture management issues by removing moisture from the components. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a component storage system includes an enclosed component storage area and a dry gas delivery system for delivery of a dry gas to the storage area to prevent moisture from being absorbed by the components, and a temperature control system for controlling a temperature of the dry gas to about 10° C. to about 60° C.

Abstract: A sports boot, especially a ski boot of the type having a tightening device adapted to keep two flaps close together and including a first portion constituted by an operating lever which has at least one connection element and is carried by a plate affixed to one of the flaps to be brought closer together, and a second portion located on the other flap and constituted by a second connection element corresponding to the first and controlled during latching or unlatching by means of the lever which includes a structure to align the two portions so as to position them on a single working line.

Abstract: The modified oxford shoe providing vertical and horizontal heel pressure diminishment including an optional means of adjusting pronation is an inventive device which diminishes pressures to the heel with a floating collar and supple counter assembly with adjusting strap, with spacing studs attached strategically to the sides of the midsole to prevent exterior pressure to the heel and with a multi functioning cushion assembly coupled with adjustable underlying steel springs and resilient midsole and wearing surface to diminish pressure to the bottom of the heel and provide pronation adjustment if needed.

Abstract: A sports boot, especially a ski boot, including a shell base overlaid by an upper at least partially pivotal in relation to the shell base and including a device for locking and unlocking with respect to the latter, which is constituted by an abutment zone provided on the rear portion of the upper, and by an oscillating lever forming a rocker, arranged on the rear portion of the shell base, capable of cooperating in locking with the abutment, under the action of a control member, wherein the control member of the oscillating lever forming a rocker, adapted to cooperate in locking with the abutment, is located in the rear fitting zone of the boot so as to be biased by the rear binding of an element to be fitted, and is controllably connected to the lever, located at a distance, in a zone separate from the fitting zone, by means of a cable pulling on the lever during the fitting of the boot.

Abstract: Apparatus for depositing material within a trench including a hopper and an elongated chute extending down from the hopper which is configured to fit within the trench. The apparatus includes a gate between the hopper and the chute for controlling flow of material out of the hopper through the chute. The apparatus preferably is mounted with a variably positionable mount on the back of a tractor and can include a laser guided control system to maintain the deposit of material at a predetermined grade.

Abstract: A steamer arrangement comprising a cordless steaming device (101) and a stand (1) for holding the steaming device, said steaming device having a water tank (103), said stand having an electrically heated boiler (3), said steaming device and said stand being provided with mechanical coupling means (13,105) including valves (15,107) for coupling the water tank (103) of the steaming device to the boiler (3) of the stand for obtaining a fluid communication between the boiler and the water tank when the steaming device is attached to the stand. When the steaming device is attached to the stand, steam flows from the boiler to the water tank, resulting in high-pressure/temperature steam in the water tank. Detached from the stand the cordless steaming device can be used directly for steaming. The cordless steaming device may be a cordless iron with the soleplate heated electrically, while simultaneously steam is charged when the iron is placed on the stand.

Abstract: A medal mounting device is comprised of an elongated support bar with first and second recurved ends. First and second pins are respectively attached to the recurved ends. Spring clips are detachably attached to the pins. A first end of a springy, forwardly bowed clamping bar is hinged to the first recurved end and positioned behind the support bar. To use, the support bar is positioned through the looped ribbons of a plurality of medals. The clamping bar is pressed against the back of the ribbons, and its free second end tucked under the second recurved end of the support bar to clamp the ribbons in position. In another embodiment, the clamping bar is separate from the support bar. In yet another embodiment, the mounting device is comprised of a T-shaped pin inserted through the ribbon of a medal.

Abstract: A reading machine is provided comprising a carriage for temporarily receiving and retaining a publication such as a book, magazine or printed sheet, which carriage is slidably inserted into tracks supported by the main body of the reading machine so as to allow horizontal movement of the carriage relative to the main body of the reading machine. A continuous belt is supported by roller bearings disposed about the main body of the reading machine such that the belt covers the carriage when the carriage is attached to the reading machine. The belt includes a horizontal member having an opening therein, which opening extends through the belt itself and being of substantially the same size of a line of text such that the opening and belt may be used to isolate individual lines of text. The machine includes a control device for manually or automatically controlling the vertical displacement of the belt and the horizontal member by an electric motor or by a knob or handle.

Abstract: A rubber plug for a water ball to prevent from having bubbles, which comprises a plurality of glue plates for gluing an ornament, and then is assembled together with a glass ball in water; the rubber plug has a buffer membrane under the glue plates, and extending downwards; the buffer membrane can provide a buffer space to prevent the water ball from having bubbles upon the water in the water ball being frozen in winter to cause a distension.

Abstract: The invention provides a portable, collapsible sign stand assembly in which a sign is suspended from a support tube. The support tube is connected to a support base through a connecting member which includes a plurality of weakening members which cause the connecting member to fail upon impact.

Abstract: A safety sign is provided which includes a collapsible tripod base that removably supports a hollow tube therein. The hollow tube stores a foldable fabric sign therein which includes pockets at the upper, left and right corners thereof and defines a mast for the sign. The sign is supported on the base by a vertical support rod and includes a horizontal cross member. The horizontal cross member is twistable independently of the base and mast wherein this free-floating arrangement facilitates assembly of the sign while also permitting the sign to twist during windy conditions and allow the wind to spill around the sign in order to prevent the sign from toppling over.

Abstract: An adapter clip for receiving an auxiliary rail having an upper slot and a lower slot, the adapter clip being shaped to be received in a shelf edge having an upper and lower groove. The adapter clip includes an upper flange and a lower flange, the upper and lower flanges being shaped to be received in the upper and lower groove, respectively, to thereby couple the adapter clip to the shelf edge. The adapter clip further includes an upper tang and a lower tang, the upper and lower tangs being shaped to be received in the upper and lower slot, respectively, to thereby couple the adapter clip to the auxiliary rail.

Abstract: A semi-automatic breech locking pistol has a reciprocally movable slide which includes an integral bolt and defines an upwardly and laterally outwardly open ejection port forward of the bolt. A barrel at least partially disposed within the slide has a chamber and a rearwardly extending headspace extension hood and provides a closure for the ejection port in locked breech condition. A chamber status indicator formed by a rearwardly open notch in the headspace extension hood facilitates determination of chamber status by direct visual observation and may also include a forwardly open groove in the bolt which cooperates with the notch in locked breech condition.

Abstract: A gun having a forearm element having an above barrel handle to assist with the facilitation of holding, loading successive rounds of ammunition, cocking and other manipulation of such gun.

Abstract: A sight apparatus for a shotgun includes a lens movable longitudinally and laterally with respect to the axis of the barrel so that the entire shot pattern at a given target distance for a given barrel choke is visible to the shooting eye of the shooter through the lens in a properly calibrated sight. The lens is colored so that a colored pattern indicative of the shot pattern is superimposed over a target at the given target distance. The mechanism providing for longitudinal and lateral adjustment of the lens relative to the axis of the barrel includes a longitudinally extending track pivotally mounted to the barrel adjacent the muzzle end. The track is formed to include a plurality of lateral slots within which tab extending from a frame holding the lens is received.

Abstract: A laser bore sight (10) is disclosed hollow, outer housing (11) having an internally threaded, rear portion (14), and a threaded end cap (17) is sized and shaped to be threaded to the housing rear portion (14). The end cap (17) includes a threaded, tubular stem (18) having an annular rim (18′), an electrically insulative spacer (20) and a spring (21). The bore sight (10) also includes a laser diode (24), lens (25), a series of three batteries (26), an electrically conductive spring (27), and an electrical conductor. The end cap (17) is movable between an extended position with the spacer protruding from the end of the stem (18) and a retracted position with the spacer recessed within the stem so as to allow the battery to electrically contact the end cap.

Abstract: An adjustable sight assembly for attachment to a firearm is provided. A base with a recessed portion has a plate that loosely fits within the recessed portion. A windage adjustment assembly cooperating with the base and a first end of the plate i) effects side-to-side movement of the plate within the recessed portion of the base, and ii) defines a pivotal coupling of the plate to the base at the first end thereof. A second end of the plate moves along an arc when the plate is pivoted about the first end thereof. An elevation adjustment assembly cooperating with the base and the second end of the plate effects elevation of the plate's second end. A sight is pivotally coupled to the plate such that the sight can lie against the plate when not in use and can be rotated approximately 90° to extend vertically from the plate when in use.

Abstract: A firearm illuminator for selectively providing low intensity illumination to assist the firearm user to navigate his or her surroundings in dark environments, as well as for selectively providing high intensity illumination of a target. The preferred embodiment includes a vertical handgrip having a battery compartment in the handgrip. A battery retainer cap assembly for the battery compartment includes a battery enable/disable mechanism and a safety latch is provided on the handgrip or battery housing for assuring the retainer cap assembly's secure attachment to the battery housing.

Abstract: Decoys, such as full-body and shell goose decoys, are produced from same shaped decoy bodies and/or different shaped decoy bodies, having a plurality of different shaped foot-and-leg assemblies removably attachable therewith, wherein the pair of legs and feet of each different shaped foot-and-leg assembly have a different spatial arrangement of legs and feet than the pairs of legs and feet of each of the other different shaped foot-and-leg assemblies. When each of the different shaped foot-and-leg assemblies is individually attached to a decoy body, the decoy body is positioned in a different position relative to a surface, when placed upon the surface, than the position the decoy body is positioned in relative to the surface when having the other different shaped foot-and-leg assemblies individually attached thereto and correspondingly placed upon the surface.

Abstract: A longline fishing system which is attached to a fishing boat for the purpose of lessening wear and ear on the fishing line has an improved reel and an auxiliary hauler. The reel is made from a plurality of arcuate sections forming a core. End plates are attached to each end of the core. The diameter of the core and the diameter of the end plates are related to prevent over stressing the line. The auxiliary hauler is placed between the stern and the reel to accept a portion of the hauling load.

Abstract: A fishing lure for game fish angling has a body structure with hooks attached thereto. The lure contains a gear box with a coil spring for storing the energy of an angler's arm motion during the lure retrieve, and a gear train for transferring the stored energy to an external appendage. A metal shaft extends through the gear box and is attached to a spool and line arrangement for winding the coil spring. The lure can be repeatedly and selectively activated by the angler to impart a sustained oscillating motion to the external appendage. A rustproof metal cam pin and a resin impregnated low stretch line provide improved durability. The lure may be fitted with a translucent concave mouth to resist forward movement while providing the necessary water resistance to wind the coil spring.

Abstract: A cylindrical or ball shaped roller weight rotatably mounted on a cross piece of a U-shaped portion of a wire frame with the free ends of the opposed arms of the U-shaped portion terminating in two arm extensions intersecting at an apex in an angle of approximately 90 degrees. At the intersection of the two arm extensions, an optional swivel may be included between the intersecting arm extensions and include an eyelet for connection to a fishing line. The optional swivel facilitates twisting and turning motion of the roller weight as it encounters an uneven terrain along the bottom surface of the body of water.

Abstract: A self-contained fishing system includes a telescopic, tubular fishing rod holder and support tower having an extendable and retractable upper end for pivotally supporting a fishing rod therefrom. A cavity is sized to contain the fishing rod in an assembled condition and a set of movable legs in a retractable condition. A closure device is removably fastened to an open, lower end thereof for supporting the fishing rod and the movable legs in a storage mode within the cavity. To define a fishing mode, with the upper end extended and the closure. device detached, the fishing rod is removed from the cavity and pivotally supported on the upper end. The legs are removed from the cavity, folded into an extended condition adapted to engage a support surface and the closure device is replaced such that the legs support the fishing rod holder and tower.

Abstract: Repeating animal traps incorporating one or more inclined plane trap assemblies with means to preclude an animal on the tilting floor member of the trap assembly from engaging the top and/or side edges of the door member of the trap assembly in an attempt to escape from the trap by pulling the door member down to thereby unblock access to the entrance opening. Additional means are shown to preclude an animal within the enlarged holding chamber or enclosure of the repeating animal trap from engaging the inner end portions of the floor member in an attempt to escape from the trap by pulling the floor member down, enabling the animal to climb onto the floor member and then attempt to pull the door member down to escape from the trap. A barrier in the form of sharpened projections and/or an inclined ramp is provided beneath the inner end portions of the floor member to discourage an animal entering or nesting within that space when the floor member is raised in the reset position of the trap assembly.

Abstract: This invention provides a tray liner that is insertable into a mushroom-growing tray. This invention provides a tray liner that provides protection to the mushroom-growing tray by eliminating direct contact of the growing medium or compost with the trays' interior wood The tray liner has a rectangular base member with a periphery of upstanding sidewalls joined to the base portion. There is a notch section located at each corner of the rectangular base member that accommodates an upstanding corner frame member located at each corner of the wooden mushroom growing tray. The notch section has a contiguous wall that is joined with the periphery of upstanding sidewalls and the base member. An alternative embodiment is to provide a replaceable mushroom growing tray liner that comprises a plurality of sections.

Abstract: A ground-cover for protecting the ground and crops growing thereon and a method for making the ground-cover is provided. The ground-cover is formed by an opaque layer matching the shape of the ground, comprising natural, vegetable or animal fibers, opaque to light, optionally with at least an opacifier, and a biodegradable binder with an aqueous base to agglomerate the fibers and the opacifier.

Abstract: A portable, wheeled greenhouse includes a chassis that can be wheeled, having upper and lower end portions. The upper end portion includes a tub-like reservoir with side walls and a bottom wall. One or more racks are supported upon the combination of wheeled chassis and tub and above the bottom of the tub so that each rack is sized and shaped to support and suspend a plurality of potted plants above the bottom, yet close enough to the bottom of the tub so that any water that is optionally contained within the tub contacts the supported pots and waters them via wick action. A translucent or transparent canopy fits about the combination of tub and chassis, the canopy can include a support frame with a cover.

Abstract: A stackable landscape edging segment is disclosed that can be stacked to form multi-layer landscape edging. The landscape edging segment has an elongated body. A lower stacking connection feature and an upper stacking connection feature are coupled to the elongated body. The upper stacking connection feature is formed to connect to a matching landscape edging segment by engaging with a matching lower stacking connection feature. In one embodiment, the stackable landscape edging segment comprises a plurality of spikes connected to and extending downward from the elongated body. And, each spike includes a lower stacking connection feature. In this embodiment, the stackable landscape edging segment also comprises a plurality of upper stacking connection features, each associated with and aligned with one of the spikes. Further disclosed are methods of manufacturing and using the stackable landscape edging segments.

Abstract: A method for spraying a liquid on plants by means of a spraying assembly adapted for mounting on a pair of upper and lower wires parallel to each other. The spraying assembly comprises a sprayer having at least one nozzle adapted for fluid communication with a source of the liquid, and a sprayer holder. The sprayer holder comprises a rigid rod and upper and lower holder members mounted on the rod and having clamping means for being clamped to the respective upper and lower wires. One of the holder members has a sprayer seat for fixedly supporting the sprayer in a predetermined orientation relative to the rod.

Abstract: A method of containing organic debris such as leaves in piles or layers is disclosed. The method comprises the utilization of a chemical composition for coating the generally upward facing leaves in order to bond them together into larger sections. Once the separate leaves are bonded together by the coating, the larger sections provide a protective covering that keeps the wind from disturbing the pile or layer. Further, in some instances the coating may include a biological agent that facilitates the decomposition of the organic debris. In other instances the coating may also include a fertilizer that would be beneficial if the organic debris was used as mulch spread around plants. Also disclosed are methods for applying coating using a distributing device.

Abstract: The invention is a method of processing grass sprigs comprising: digging the sprigs while in a dormant state; placing the thus dug grass sprigs in a plastic enclosure (i.e. a bag); sealing the plastic enclosure; and storing the grass sprigs as contained in the sealed plastic enclosure under predetermined temperature conditions so as to maintain the grass sprigs in the dormant state. The dormant sprigs can be taken out of storage at the desired time and transported to a planting site under substantially the same temperature conditions.

Abstract: A flowerpot is constructed to include a pot body having a plurality of upright ventilation tubes adapted for guiding in outside fresh air and guiding out excessive amount of water accumulated in the pot body, a perforated ventilation filter mounted in the pot body above the upright ventilation tubes and adapted for carrying soil for raising plants, the ventilation filter having a perforated hollow center leg supported on the bottom wall of the pot body for the passing of air and water from the pot body into gaps in the soil carried on the ventilation filter.

Abstract: A bottom weather seal for doors comprised of independent, vertically moving adjacent blocks capable of engaging and sealing an uneven garage floor or sill. Each block has a vertically-running tongue on each side, which engages the vertically running tongues of each adjacent block, thereby providing a guide and seal for and with each adjacent block. Each block is moveably attached to a door by a screw attached to the door, and which passes through a pre-cut slotted opening cut in each block.

Abstract: An exterior door incorporates first and second overlays which extend laterally from the sides of the door so as to cover spaces between the door and the respective sides of the door frame. A third overlay can be attached to and extend across the top of the door, perpendicular to the overlays which extend along the sides of the door to cover the space between the top of the frame and the top of the door. The overlays frame, in part, the exterior surface of the door.

Abstract: A shutter is manufactured by laminating a surface of a substrate material. The substrate material is then cut into boards that are edge-milled and laminated and cut to length so as to create prefinished shutter components. These components are then assembled into a completed shutter. In one embodiment, the substrate is medium density fiberboard (MDF), the surface laminate is a hot roll laminate of decorative paper and the second laminate is a heat transfer foil. The combination prefinished, MDF substrate shutter components and associated construction methods achieve a high-quality shutter at a much reduced cost over conventional shutters constructed entirely of indigenous wood that is spray-painted after assembly.

Abstract: A shield panel support, for providing a vertical side edge support for a shield panel, comprises a transparent shield panel support pillar.

Abstract: A snow and ice diverting apparatus for protecting a roof stack, the snow and ice apparatus having a base angle for securing the apparatus to a roof, a fin for cutting through sliding snow and ice and for diverting snow and ice from the roof stack, and an adjustment device for securing the fin to the roof stack. The fin is attached between the base angle and the adjustment device. The adjustment device is operable to allow infinite adjustability over a predetermined range of roof stack sizes. In addition, the adjustment device has a cable, which has an eye end and a free end, and a retainer device for securing the eye end and the free end of the cable. The cable is in communication with the roof stack and the retainer device. The retainer device is attached to said fin.

Abstract: A method of deterring to waterfowl trespass onto a real estate property, particularly a property bordering onto a body of water inhabited by geese, and an effective barrier for doing so, is disclosed. The barrier consists in its simplest form as a pair of lines suspended above a property surface, one line at 3 to 10 inches high, a second line at 8 to 30 inches high, with a separation between lines of at least 5 inches. The lines are suspended by means of an array of posts. Preferably, a dispenser for feeding a line from a spool and also for retracting the line is mounted on one of the posts. The barrier is optimally removable, including means for retracting the line and for conveniently removing the posts from receptacles in the property surface. Thus, a property owner or user is allowed full recreational access to the property without the problem of goose droppings on the protected property.

Abstract: A load-moment support for an attachment element to be secured one end of a longitudinal aluminum profile, includes a frame structure which embraces four outer sides at the end of the longitudinal aluminum profile in a without play manner. The frame structure has lower abutment surfaces to rest, respectively, against a first pair of opposite outer sides at a level with an end face of the longitudinal aluminum profile, and two tilting edges arranged, respectively, on a second pair of opposite outer sides and extending flush with the end side of the longitudinal aluminum profile. The attachment element arranged at the end face of the longitudinal aluminum profile abuts without play against the end face of the aluminum profile as well as against the tilting edges and the lower abutment surfaces of the frame structure and is secured at least to the abutment surfaces.

Abstract: A temporary support device for installing sheet material in a building construction is provided with a multitude of perpendicular surfaces and a pair of offset surfaces for temporarily supporting a variety of sheet materials in a variety of orientations. Countersunk through holes integral to the support device accept standard screw hardware for temporarily mounting the support device to the building substructure. The pair of offset surfaces provide clearance for loosely supporting the sheet material before final securement of the sheet to the building substructure. The support device may be manufactured out of lightweight material, such as, for example, aluminum, wood, or plastic, and may include cored out sections, thereby enhancing the utility and handling of the device. Materials that can be temporarily supported by the support device include, but are not limited to, sheetrock, insulation board, plywood, and particle board.

Abstract: A foundation stabilization system is disclosed for bracing a manufactured home on its foundation of the type which includes a plurality of vertical piers spaced in longitudinal and lateral directions relative to a longitudinal axis of said home which support the home above the ground, and at least one elongated brace connected between the mobile home and base portion of the pier. The system includes foundation plate having a lower ground contact surface for contacting the ground, and an upper pier support surface on which the pier is supported. Anchor slots are formed in the foundation plates for receiving ground anchors extending through the plates into the ground. The anchor slots including first slot segments extending in the longitudinal direction of the manufactured home when supporting the piers and second slot segments extending in the lateral direction. The first and second slot segments intersecting each other at a predetermined angle.

Abstract: Disclosed is a modular floor including a plurality of floor tiles having two sides with different functional characteristics so that one side has a regular checkered surface with protrusions of equal maximum height and on the same plane, comprising areas with open grids and blind areas, while on the other side are some areas with through openings and some with regularly spaced blind openings with protrusions of equal maximum height, all of which coincide with the counterpart of the first side, which are combined with flat sunken areas with respect to the maximum height of this side, which constitute grooves for the insertion of interlocking members and present a surface formed by the closed backs of the blind areas of the first face.

Abstract: The present invention is a window frame wherein all of the structural members are formed with the same substantially identically-shaped configuration a metal extrusion. A plurality of structural members are arranged to form a supporting structure. Each structural member has a U-shaped channel defined by a base portion having a first arm and a second arm spaced apart on opposite lengthwise sides of said base portion. The first and second arms extending from said base portion have end portions turned inward and extending in a direction toward said base portion. Fasteners detachably secure the plurality of structural members into a configuration adapted to detachably mount a translucent barrier within the supporting structure formed by the structural members.

Abstract: The disclosure sets forth pre-fabricated deck forms and reinforcement bar connectors for light-weight concrete decks on bridges. The three different types of deck forms disclosed provide light-weight and composite concrete decks for bridges, with reinforcement bars, longitudinal beam stiffeners and thin plates, and the longitudinal beam stiffeners, welded to the thin plates. The thin plates are attached to the bottom flanges of the longitudinal beam stiffeners for the first two types, and to the web plates of those stiffeners, for the third type. The bottom portion of the first two types of deck forms disclosed are filled with filler material, such as styrofoam or similar non-metallic material. In one type, the filler material is provided under the concrete slab only proximate the longitudinal beam stiffeners, and the thin plate is corrugated.