Patents Issued in November 4, 2004
  • Publication number: 20040216356
    Abstract: A fishing lure is disclosed which includes a body portion and a fish hook associated with the body portion. The fishing lure further includes an absorbent interior portion and an attachment line passing through the interior portion. The body portion comprises a soft plastic resin and the interior portion comprises a porous material. Preferably the porous material is impregnated with a fish scent attractant. The interior portion, and a segment of the attachment line proximal to the interior portion, is encapsulated by the body portion. Multiple body portions may be included in various forms and connected by the attachment line. A securing means is provided for attaching the attachment line and body portions to the fish hook.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventor: Walter R. Matchinga
  • Publication number: 20040216357
    Abstract: A fish-attractant product that facilitates catching fish includes a body preformed into a predetermined shape from a material dissolvable in water. The body of the product contains an olfactory and/or gustatory fish-attractant material that is releasable in water in which the product is immersed. The product is adapted in use not to be swallowed by a fish and is directly and/or indirectly attachable to a fishing line ahead of a lure or a baitable hook, such that the fish-attractant material during use provides a fish-attracting odor and/or taste through dissolution of the body. The product is a separate component designed to add fish-attractant gradually to the water by positioning it on the fishing line directly in front of the selected lure or the angler's preferred bait. Methods of making and using the product are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Applicant: XA Fishing, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph A. Bobrowski
  • Publication number: 20040216358
    Abstract: A two-part wobbler equipped with a wobbling plate and having in its front part a fixing loop for attachment of the line and a hook fixed to its rear part. The front and the rear part joined by a joint, which allows relative movement of these parts so as to give the wobbler movements resembling the swimming movements of small fish. The fixing loop is connected to a rapid fixing hook, to which a flap resembling a fish, a spinner, a butterfly or any similar additional lure can be fixed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventor: Mikael Brandt
  • Publication number: 20040216359
    Abstract: A pivoting jig head and hook combination for fishing. The combination functions as a action producing lure wherein the intimacy between the tail portion of the plastic lure body and the rear portion of hook stabilizes the position of the jig head on the shank along with forward motion of the combination as it is pulled through water. The pivoting of the jig head provides additional action to the tail portion of the plastic lure body. The jig head maybe dynamically formed to produce a variety of side to side actions when pulled forward through the water. Attractant material that fish can smell in the water may be placed in cavities in the jig head and/or lure body. As the combination has two components, the rattling or vibrations created during the combination's forward motion may develop a desirable sonic attraction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventor: Allan David Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20040216360
    Abstract: A fishing accessory is provided which includes a body defining a longitudinal passage in which a fishing line is receivable, and defining a slot extending laterally from the passage to an outside of the body. A resilient helical element is axially receivable within the passage with an interference fit, and extends helically from a rear end of the body to engage a fishing lure, disposed on a fishing hook. The accessory is secured on the fishing line by passing the fishing line through the slot into the passage, winding the fishing line through adjacent coils of the helical element, sliding the helical element into the passage, and securing a rear end of the helical element to the lure. A locking member may also be inserted into the passage. The fishing accessory may be installed on the fishing line without having to untie the fishing line from the fishing hook.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventor: Francis Archibald Holtzhampf
  • Publication number: 20040216361
    Abstract: The subject invention is an improved fish lure which is structured to provide unique movements of the lure when trawled through the water, such lure comprising a fish-shaped body with a hydro-dynamically shaped surface, and a cup-shaped member positioned on the body, with such cup shape having a concave surface facing toward the front of the lure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventor: Bedford H. Miller
  • Publication number: 20040216362
    Abstract: A fish-hook (10) including: (a) a shank (12); (b) a bend (14) extending from the shank (12); (c) a point (16) defined by a free end of a bend (14); wherein an end portion (18) of the shank (12) defines a helical formation having at least three spaced volutes (22.1, 22.2, 22.3, 22.4), with a first volute (22.1) closest tod the bend (14) and a final volute (22.4) furthest from the the bend (14).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventor: Grahame Douglas Taylor
  • Publication number: 20040216363
    Abstract: A no-tie fishing system is provided with a fish attractor having an open eye with a blocker. The eye of the fish attractor is disposed at an end of a shank. The eye includes a distal end disposed adjacent to and spaced from the shank. The fishing system also includes a fishing line having a first end with a sliding loop formed thereon. The sliding loop may be releasably engaged with the eye of the fish attractor. The fishing line may have a second end with a fixed loop formed thereon for releasable engagement with other portions of the fishing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventor: Allen Dean Mammel
  • Publication number: 20040216364
    Abstract: A pest trap monitoring system is disclosed comprising a housing, a holding chamber within the housing, access means for allowing a pest to enter the holding chamber, an actuatable member for actuation by the pest when accessing the holding chamber having an actuated disposition enabling access by the pest to the holding chamber and an unactuated disposition trapping the pest in the holding chamber, sensing means responsive to a transition of the actuatable member from the unactuated disposition to the actuated disposition and for generating a first electronic signal in response thereto, and transmitting means in electronic communication with the sensing means for receiving the first electronic signal from the sensing means and for transmitting a second electronic signal to a receiving means remote from the transmitting means indicating a transition of the actuatable member from the unactuated disposition to the actuated disposition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventor: Joel Norman Joseph Gosselin
  • Publication number: 20040216365
    Abstract: An animal trap includes a frame, a striker, a biasing member, a set lever and a trigger. The frame includes an upper wall, a first side member depending from the upper wall and a second side member spaced from the first side member and depending from the upper wall. The striker mounts to at least one of the upper wall, the first side member and the second side member. The biasing member biases the striker away from the upper wall toward a direction that the side members depend from the upper wall. The set lever retains the striker toward the upper wall. The trigger operatively connects to the striker via the set lever. Movement of the trigger a predetermined distance results in movement of the trigger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventor: Daniel J. Hill
  • Publication number: 20040216366
    Abstract: A sticky ovitrap comprises a container, the inside wall of the container being a dark colour, and a clear plastic strip member which contains a sticky clear adhesive, the strip member being attachable to the inside of the container. The sticky strip member catches insects and can be removed and placed on a light box to clearly identify the type of insect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Applicant: The State of Queensland through the Department of Health
    Inventors: Scott Alexander Ritchie, Sharron Anne Long
  • Publication number: 20040216367
    Abstract: The invention consists of a related series of simple device embodiments used for the spot control of insect pests. Each of the invention embodiments uses the relatively common, non-toxic insect control substances, including a non-drying adhesive and/or diatomaceous earth and stabilizes them for convenient, effective application by affixing them to a disposable media carrier, such as paper, vinyl, thin foam, cellophane, etc. The first embodiment of the invention has the form of a double sided tape with a standard contact adhesive on one side and a tacky, non-drying adhesive on the other side. The non-drying adhesive acts as an effective insect barrier when the tape is applied around a perimeter to restrict crawling insect passage. A refinement of the double sided tape invention embodiment has the outside facing non-drying adhesive applied in combination with an adjacent or interspersed pattern of applied diatomaceous earth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventor: Arnold Gregory Klein
  • Publication number: 20040216368
    Abstract: A rodent trap device includes an elongate tube and a pair of end caps that form a watertight and/or airtight seal with the tube. An adhesive material is radially disposed on an inner surface of the tube at a central portion thereof. Each end cap includes a circumferential flange that conforms to a cross-sectional profile of the tube so as to facilitate a watertight and/or airtight seal. The device terminates a trapped rodent by drowning or suffocation. A water-activated antibacterial disinfectant is disposed on an inner surface of either end cap. The tube includes one or more axial flat portions such that the tube may be placed on the ground and up against a wall. A method for terminating a rodent by drowning or suffocation is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Arthur W. Simpson, Richard V. Price
  • Publication number: 20040216369
    Abstract: A device for uniform emission of a composition having at least one volatile liquid attractant. It is especially useful in traps to improve the monitoring of pest insect populations and/or for mass trapping of insects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventor: Morton Beroza
  • Publication number: 20040216370
    Abstract: Disclosed is a stabilized diesel fuel composition comprising a) a diesel fuel with a cetane number less than or equal to 50, b) an effective amount of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of the cetane improvers and c) i) an effective stabilizing amount of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of the stable nitroxide compounds or ii) an effective synergistic stabilizing amount of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of the stable nitroxide compounds and at least one antioxidant compound selected from the group consisting of the aromatic amine antioxidants and the hindered phenolic antioxidants. The cetane improvers are for example nitrate esters. The diesel fuel compositions exhibit improved filterability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Matthew E. Gande, Leslie R. Gatechair, Ramraj Venkatadri, Andrew Waynick, Steve Westbrook
  • Publication number: 20040216371
    Abstract: A method of suppressing particulate emissions during fuel combustion comprising the steps of providing a fuel, and adding to the fuel a heterocyclic hydrocarbon structure comprising at least one nitrogen atom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Meredith Bright Colket, David Stephen Liscinsky, Bruce Scott True
  • Publication number: 20040216372
    Abstract: A free-standing plant support for use with an open-topped plant container for a growing plant. The plant support has a vertical support member that is rigidly and preferably permanently attached at its lower end to an anchor member which extends horizontally away from the vertical support member. The anchor member is placed into the base of a plant container which is then filled with a mass of plant growth material. The vertical support member is grippable by hand adjacent the upper end. The vertical support member cooperates with the anchor member to facilitate lifting and transportation of the container filled with the mass of growth medium. The vertical support member also cooperates with a de-mountable horizontal support member made of a resilient springy material to contain and support plant material growing within the plant support. The invention also relates to a combination of the plant support with a container for plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventor: Eric Evert Voogt
  • Publication number: 20040216373
    Abstract: A decorative pond having a bottom and a soft and flexible side wall extending up from the bottom and forming an interior section for containing a liquid such as water. The side wall deforms outwardly near the bottom when the pond is filled with water, providing an attractive curved shape to the pond. The side wall may be fabricated from a polymer such as polyvinyl chloride and may be translucent or transparent. The decorative pond can be installed quickly and easily with no digging or complicated plumbing. The decorative pond is portable and safe, providing an attractive environment for aquatic plants and certain fish.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventor: James T. Kindley
  • Publication number: 20040216374
    Abstract: An hydroponic container apparatus for growing plants therein comprises a block of dehydrated coir fibres placed in a container (10). The container (10) has drain holes (14) located in its base (11) and has an open top (13) from sides (12), the open top of the container being adapted to be folded and sealed such that the container (10) acts as packaging for the block of dehydrated coir fibres, and the sides (12) of the container are folded and secured over the top of the block. When the container (10) is ready for use it is unsealed and unfolded such that the dehydrated block of coir fibres is able to be re-hydrated and readied for use as a hydroponic medium whilst still in the container (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Applicant: Galuku Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Joseph Davids
  • Publication number: 20040216375
    Abstract: A plant container (50) having an inner member (52) containing a volume of earthen material (54) and an outer member (56) of IR reflective material. The inner member and outer member may be combined into a composite sheet of material (18) having an inner layer of material (28) providing strength and an outer layer of material (26) providing heat reflection and UV protection. The outer layer of material may be a white plastic containing titanium dioxide while the inner layer of material may be a less expensive material. In one embodiment, a prior art IR-absorbing black plastic or clay container is wrapped with a sheet of composite plastic material (18) having a white titanium dioxide-containing outer layer 26.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventor: Rufus M. Holloway Jr
  • Publication number: 20040216376
    Abstract: An umbrella planter having a snap-on lower water reservoir base member and a center sleeve tube for use with an umbrella-type patio table having a table top with a centrally located opening for receiving an umbrella pole of an umbrella assembly. The umbrella planter includes an upper planter member and a lower water reservoir base member. The lower water reservoir base member includes a side wall having an upper perimeter lip and a bottom base wall; and includes a hollow center sleeve connected to the bottom base wall and having a central sleeve opening for receiving the umbrella pole therethrough; and the bottom base wall also includes an upper surface and a lower surface. The upper surface of the bottom base wall of the lower base member includes first connecting means for connecting and mating the lower base member to the upper planter member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventor: Ezra Missry
  • Publication number: 20040216377
    Abstract: The invention includes a plant container partitioned with a divider. The divider acts as a platform to support the soil and plant and has a wick and a fill tube inserted into it and small holes to allow rain or extra water to drain into the reservoir. The soil goes in the top partition and the bottom partition contains the water reservoir. There is a wick containing packed peat moss that wicks the water from the reservoir to the soil in the top partition. This wicking action allows the plant to maintain for a week or more without additional watering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Franklin D Cox, Hazel L Cox
  • Publication number: 20040216378
    Abstract: A plasma fuel reformer reforms hydrocarbon fuels to produce a reformed gas which is supplied to the intake of an internal combustion engine, an emission abatement device, or a fuel cell. The plasma fuel reformer includes a catalytic substrate positioned in the reaction chamber of the plasma fuel reformer to facilitate the reforming process of gas exiting the plasma-generating assembly of the reformer. A method of operating a plasma fuel reformer is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventor: Rudolf M. Smaling
  • Publication number: 20040216379
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for controlling a barrier movement operator having a timer-to-close feature are disclosed. The methods and apparatus include arrangements for conveniently inhibiting and re-activating the timer-to-close feature and for providing a mid-stop position during movement toward the closed position. Additionally, the embodiments include methods and apparatus for reversing barrier operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Applicant: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: William Gioia, Eric J. Robb, David Stafford, Robert S. Study
  • Publication number: 20040216380
    Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus for a snap lock balance shoe and system to be incorporated in pivotable double hung windows. In one embodiment, the snap lock balance shoe includes a pair of retractable tabs that partially extend through openings within an inverted window balance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Applicant: Amesbury Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Stuart J. Uken, Gary R. Newman, Lawrence J. VerSteeg
  • Publication number: 20040216381
    Abstract: An operating mechanism of a casement window includes a handle for rotating a worm shaft, which in turn rotates an inner gear, an annular gear and a crank arm to open a window. The crank arm is mounted on spaced apart pins on a flange or extension of the outer gear, so that the arm can be reversed on the pins to change the direction of window opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventor: Alain Clavet
  • Publication number: 20040216382
    Abstract: A window winding arm device having a first lever arm which is positioned in a pivoting manner on a pivoting axis, a drive unit which interacts with the first lever arm by means of an output element, and a second lever arm which is connected to the first lever arm in a pivoting manner by means of an articulated axis which is at a distance from the pivoting axis. The second lever arm has a longer side, and a shorter side opposite the same. The device includes a slideway in which a supporting axle located on the shorter side of the second lever arm is guided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Magnus Jaerpsten, Peter Thelin, Hilmar Dohles, Frank Fassbender, Ulf Keller
  • Publication number: 20040216383
    Abstract: A hinge assembly for coupling a sliding door of a vehicle to a drive unit for sliding the sliding door from an open position to a closed position, the drive unit causing the hinge assembly to slide within a guide track as the door moves between the open position and the closed position, the hinge assembly comprising: a first hinge portion; a second hinge portion, the first hinge portion being pivotally secured to the second hinge portion; a cable attachment being secured to the second hinge portion; and a guide surface disposed on a surface of the first hinge portion, the guide surface being configured to make contact with a portion of a cable having an end secured to the cable attachment when the second hinge portion is in a first orientation with respect to the first hinge portion position and the cable no longer makes contact with the guide surface as the second hinge portion moves from the first orientation to a second orientation with respect to the first hinge portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Lloyd W. Rogers, Michael A. Ciavaglia
  • Publication number: 20040216384
    Abstract: The lower rear corner portion of a weather strip for a front door is comprised by a molded portion. The molded portion has a base portion, a side wall portion extending from the base portion to the outer periphery, and a hollow seal portion integrally formed with the side wall portion. The base portion, which is curved corresponding to a mounting face nearly parallel with an outer circumferential surface of the front door, is attached thereto by clips. The seal portion is formed like a nearly squarish member in such a way as to correspond to the shape of a metal sheet part, whose shape in plan view is nearly squarish, of the lower rear portion of the front door. Inserts are embedded in the side wall portion. Parts corresponding to the inserts are attached to the front door by clips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Applicant: TOYODA GOSEI CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Mitsunobu Teramoto, Hideaki Minoura
  • Publication number: 20040216385
    Abstract: In a seal element for a vehicle component comprising a seal body delimiting a seal space and the seal body being engaged by the vehicle component when the vehicle component is to be sealed in a closed position of the vehicle component, a reinforcement structure is supported in the seal space so as to be movable relative to the seal body and means are provided for fixing the reinforcement structure in predetermined positions within the seal body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventor: Dieter Raisch
  • Publication number: 20040216386
    Abstract: A vehicle door includes a unitary, one-piece panel. The panel has both an inner panel portion and an outer panel portion, and is bent or folded such that the inner panel portion and the outer panel portion at least partially define a cavity therebetween. Door hardware can be operatively connected to the panel before the panel is bent or folded, thus providing a door assembler with unhindered access to the hardware mounting surfaces. A method of manufacturing a vehicle door employing the panel is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Adrian B. Chernoff, Tommy E. White
  • Publication number: 20040216387
    Abstract: A vehicle door body outer panel includes a lower frame arranged in a lower portion of the door body, extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, an outside plate forming a surface of the vehicle body outside the lower frame, and an inside plate folded back at a lower end portion of the outside plate, extending to the inside of the lower frame. When the lower frame and the outer panel are joined to each other, a closed cross section is formed in the lower portion of the door body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Applicant: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yoshinobu Furuse
  • Publication number: 20040216388
    Abstract: A chemical-mechanical abrasive composition for use in semiconductor processing uses abrasive particles having a non-spherical morphology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Sharad Mathur, Ahmad Moini, Ivan Petrovic
  • Publication number: 20040216389
    Abstract: This invention relates to a chemical mechanical polishing slurry comprising polishing grains, ammonium nitrate as an oxidizing agent, 1,2,4-triazole as a polishing promoter for a copper metal film and water and having a pH within a range of 3 to 4. The polishing slurry is suitable for forming a damascene copper-based metal interconnection comprising a tantalumr-based metal as a barrier metal film material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Applicants: NEC ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, TOKYO MAGNETIC PRINTING CO., LTD
    Inventors: Yasuaki Tsuchiya, Toshiji Taiji, Tetsuyuki Itakura, Shin Sakurai, Kenichi Aoyagi, Tomoyuki Ito
  • Publication number: 20040216390
    Abstract: A decorative facade for use with an array of vending machinesm comprises a main rail, preferably in the form f an extrusion, extending horizontally behind the vending machines and secured to a wall. A plurality of support brackets are held in place by the main rail nd the wall. The brackets include a forward mounting strut which supports top and bottom mounting members. Fascia panels are supported on the mounting members. The facade may also include one or more side posts which support an end panel to complete the facade. Vertical panels are provided to cover the gap between the end post and the adjacent vending machine and, if desired, the gap between adjacent vending machines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Donall B Healy, Oleg Pasynkov
  • Publication number: 20040216391
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses a lavatory bowl rim-block dispensing a solution comprising gellan gum onto a lavatory bowl surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Maria Papadaki, Vincenzo Tomarchio
  • Publication number: 20040216392
    Abstract: A construction platform comprising a stationary support structure adapted to be fixedly secured to the floor of a building under construction and project from the edge of the building to a predetermined maximum extent, and a movable deck mounted on the stationary structure which may be extended as a cantilever therefrom or retracted into at least substantial registration therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventor: John Clement Preston
  • Publication number: 20040216393
    Abstract: A bird deterrent apparatus and method for making same includes a base member having slots and spike members which are shaped to form oppositely disposed prongs with an inverted “U” shape or arc positioned between the prongs. The arcs of the spike members are inserted through the slots in the base member and as a result, the prongs of the spike members extend from opposite sides of the base member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Applicant: ACTION ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: Bill R. Hall, Stephen L. Burd
  • Publication number: 20040216394
    Abstract: A system and method for defining an enclosure comprising a front, a rear, sides and a closing portion. The system and method further provide a base on a base receiving surface and a closing portion. The front, rear, sides, base, and closing portion define a space enclosing an object or creating a sheltered environment. The system and method further provide stiffening devices extending from the sides and the closing portion, attachment means coupling the sides to the separate base and the sides to the closing portion and attachment means holding edges of adjacent sections of the sides and edges of adjacent sections of the closing portion together. The system and method also typically provide for access areas that have hinged sections. The system and method further comprise connectors located between the closing portion and the sides through which the fasteners also pass to couple the sides to the closing portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Daniel M. Dunson, Vincent J. Vohnout, Stephen D. Dunson
  • Publication number: 20040216395
    Abstract: A collapsible, portable shelter consisting of two or more telescoping levels which may be raised and locked into position for use and which may be lowered and collapsed for transport and towing, and further having interchangeable wheels and skis for transport of the shelter over dry land or snow or ice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventor: Alton R. Wentworth
  • Publication number: 20040216396
    Abstract: A composite roof structure, and a corresponding method of fabricating the structure, are disclosed which includes use of a layer of non-cellular adhesive material (preferably a two-component non-cellular polyurea polyurethane adhesive material), roof insulation panels, along with a flexible roof membrane, preferably made of thermoplastic olefin rubber, including a rubber-like sheet having a fleece-like matting secured to the underside thereof. The non-cellular adhesive is preferably sprayed onto a roof substrate and prior to complete solidification thereof the roof membrane or roof insulation is pressed into the adhesive so that the matting becomes embedded therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Norm Ritland, Paul Scheafbauer, William Shackelford
  • Publication number: 20040216397
    Abstract: A cladding product which includes a panel having at least one panel section and at least one longitudinal recess. The longitudinal recess includes a first channel portion adjacent to the panel section and a second channel portion adjacent to the first channel portion. The second channel portion includes at least one edge portion that extends wider than the first channel portion at a distal end of the first channel portion. The second channel portion includes a plurality of ventilation openings formed on the at least one edge portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Applicant: CertainTeed Corporation
    Inventor: John L. Sigmund
  • Publication number: 20040216398
    Abstract: A compact ceiling isolation hanger for suspending and isolating a ceiling from the ceiling structure comprises two vibration isolators, two vibration isolator mounting means, a channel bracket having a channel carrier and opposing flanges, and a ceiling bracket mounted to the ceiling structure, wherein the vibration isolator mounting means mount the vibration isolators and the channel bracket to the ceiling bracket such that the vibration isolator mounting means pass through the channel bracket flanges, and wherein the ceiling bracket is adapted such that the vibration isolator mounting means do not contact the ceiling structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Steven P. Manos, Matthew Swysgood
  • Publication number: 20040216399
    Abstract: There are included a base rail in an elongated shape fixed to the roof face, a holder supporting member movable in a longitudinal direction of the base rail by being guided by the base rail and a holder fixing member provided at the holder supporting member. Thereby, it is not necessary to accurately fix the base rail to the roof face. Further, the holder supporting member supports a holder for holding an object to be installed and presses a predetermined portion of the holder to the base rail by the holder fixing member. Thereby, fixing of the base rail and the holder supporting member and fixing of the holder supporting member and the holder can be achieved in one motion by one pressing member and the number of steps with regard to attaching the holder can be reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Applicant: KYOCERA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Keishi Yamada, Hiroto Masuda, Tetsuji Shirai
  • Publication number: 20040216400
    Abstract: A plate-like cover element for the opening of a building comprises two mutually opposite visible sides which are each provided with a plurality of glass fields (G). The glass fields are each delimited by regions (10, 11) made of a metallic material. Regions (10, 11) consisting of metallic material which delimit a plurality of glass fields (G) are formed on both visible sides by a sheet-metal plate (Bv, Bh) each in which the cut-outs (A) delimiting the glass fields (G) are incorporated by means of a cutting method and between which a glass pane (15) is arranged which extends substantially over the entire surface of the sheet-metal plate (Bv, Bh) prior to the incorporation of the cut-outs (A). The glass fields (G) each have a size which prevents the penetration by persons. The glass pane (15) and the sheet-metal plate (Bv, Bh) are arranged within frame elements enclosing the cover element in circular fashion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventor: Heinrich Salzer
  • Publication number: 20040216401
    Abstract: A thermal window insert includes at least two substantially parallel, substantially transparent sheets of flexible polymer material having a gap therebetween. The two sheets are bonded together at deformations formed in at least one of the sheets, and have a size approximately corresponding to the dimensions of a window opening in a building. A strip of resilient material is directly bonded to the sheets around the perimeter thereof, so as to seal the gap between the transparent sheets and to provide a seal between the window insert and the window opening. The invention is similar to storm windows, but is of a simpler and less expensive construction, and is easy to install, remove and store.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventor: Terry L. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20040216402
    Abstract: A muntin bar assembly for a window or door comprising a peripheral frame; a surface contained within the frame; at least one continuous muntin bar and at least two discontinuous muntin bars on at least one side of said surface. The continuous muntin bar and discontinuous muntin bars both contain a continuous recessed portion on their underside and are connected together using an intersection clip having a spring-type arrangement which forms an intersection of the bars. The intersection clip has a raised central section that fits within the recessed portion of the continuous muntin bar; and further has two extensions positioned at opposite sides from the central portion which permit engagement of the discontinuous muntin bars to form the muntin assembly. In another embodiment a second muntin assembly is provided on the opposite side of the surface such that one assembly is an outer assembly and the opposite assembly is an inner assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Peter Folsom, Helmut Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20040216403
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tie rod for a strip-type tension member (1), used in the building trade, and consisting especially of fibre-reinforced plastic lamellae. Said tie rod comprises at least one anchoring body (2) which is positively connected to the tension member (1) by means of adhesion and/or friction, and can be supported on a fixed abutment. The anchoring body (2) comprises a plurality of clamping blocks (3) which are arranged at a distance from each other in the longitudinal direction of the tension member and are connected to said tension member (1) by means of adhesion and/or friction. One of said clamping blocks is supported on the fixed abutment (7), and the clamping blocks are interconnected by extension sections (9) having different spring stiffnesses, the spring stiffnesses of said extension sections (9) increasing towards the end of the tension member (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Hans-Peter Andra, Gert Konig, Markus Maier
  • Publication number: 20040216404
    Abstract: Systems and methods of internally bracing straw bales during construction of a straw bale wall using ladder structures that eliminate the need for external bracing and form a permanent part of the wall's internal structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Applicant: Integrated Structures Inc.
    Inventor: Roy Gary Black
  • Publication number: 20040216405
    Abstract: A device for use in the installation of lightweight concrete roof systems includes a base element having a substantially flat portion and a wire tie. The wire tie extends from the base element and terminates at opposite ends which may be formed in a ring or loop. In use, the base element is mechanically fastened to the bar joist, through the steel deck, of the roof system. The terminal ends of the wire tie are secured to steel-welded wire reinforcement fabric overlying a layer of lightweight concrete, thereby securing the lightweight concrete to the steel deck of the roof system and preventing separation of the lightweight concrete due to external forces such as wind sheer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Henry Gembala, David Gembala, Tom Steier