Abstract: A clip device is used in a kit, system and method for supporting plants during growth. The clip includes an elongated beam portion with clamp portions on each end. The clamp portions are made of a stiff, resilient material, and each includes a stationary jaw and a flexing jaw that define a bay sized to engage an elongated pole so that a pair of poles may be interconnected in spaced apart relation. The beam portion can be reinforced with flanges and/or gussets. The clamp portions may have cylindrical sidewalls and be in a C-shaped configuration. As a kit, a plurality of clip devices and a plurality of poles are provided in order to create a framework to support a plant. The method contemplates erecting poles at the vertices of a regular geometric polygon and releasably interconnecting them with these clip devices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a formulation with particles of a controlled particle size distribution, fixed in an elastic coating, that is applied, either separately or in mixture, in order to prevent attacks by gnawing animals, especially insects, to seedlings.

Abstract: A modular, bottomless planter comprising a plurality of panels and at least one temporary fastener that is adapted for temporarily attaching at least one of the panels to another of the panels. The planter is configured to be temporarily assembled around the base of a stationary object, such as a mailbox post or tent stake, and filled with plants or other vegetation to produce a pleasing visual effect. In one embodiment of the invention, the planter includes four substantially planar panels that are configured to be stacked when the planter is in a disassembled configuration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a combustible gas reforming method, a combustible gas reforming apparatus, and a gasification apparatus for gasifying a combustible material such as coal, biomass, municipal wastes, industrial wastes, RDF (refuse-derived fuel), waste plastics, and the like, and reforming a generated combustible gas. According to a combustible gas reforming method of the present invention, combustibles are gasified in a gasification apparatus (11), a generated gas (GA) produced by gasifying the combustibles is reformed in a gas reforming apparatus (12) using a catalyst to produce a product gas (GB), and a catalyst (CA′) degraded by the gas reforming apparatus (11) is regenerated in a catalyst regenerating apparatus (13). Waste heat (TP) of the combustible gas reforming process is used as heat to regenerate the catalyst in the catalyst regenerating apparatus (13).

Abstract: A chemical reactor includes a first reaction section which has a first flow path and causes a first reaction in the first flow path. A heating section heats the first reaction section. A second reaction section has a second flow path and causes a second reaction in the second flow path by heat of the heating section transmitted via the first reaction section.

Abstract: A pre-cut, pre-painted shutter door includes a pair of vertical members available in a range of discrete or quantum heights, and having a two level slot along their length for engaging an upper and a lower panel to form the outer portions of a shutter door. Vertical members are preferably pre-tapped with bores to facilitate threaded member access to engagement for attachment to the upper and lower panels. The upper and lower panels have a curved surface to either facilitate direct manual pivoting of the louvers or to provide clearance for an optional common actuator bar. A louver pivot support fits within the two level slot of the vertical members and carries a series of pre-drilled holes for pivotally supporting the louvers. Both the vertical members, panels and louver member supports are of constant cross section to facilitate the use of finger joints and to promote continuous extrusion-type processing. A series of louvers have shafts which extend through pre-drilled holes in the louver pivot supports.

Abstract: A drive assembly moves a vehicle closure panel from an open to a closed condition. The drive assembly has a housing and a motor mounted on the housing. A drum and gear assembly is rotatably mounted on the housing. The drum and gear assembly has a drum having a helical groove, a gear in driving engagement with the motor, and a spring biasing the drum in a winding direction relative to the gear. The drum and gear have a lost motion connection therebetween. A cable has an end connected to the closure panel and an opposite end connected to the drum about the helical groove in the winding direction. The drum rotates in the winding direction relative to the stationary gear as the closure panel is manually moved from the open to the closed condition with the spring maintaining a cable tension. The drum and gear rotate together in the winding direction upon energizing the motor effecting powered movement of the closure panel to the closed condition.

Abstract: A double-acting door closure device that automatically returns a double-acting door to a preferred center position comprises first and second members each having a helical end surface extending transversely of its center axis. The first member is secured in spaced relation to a doorjamb and the second member is mounted on and secured to a door post that extends through and is rotatable in the first member, with the helical end surface of the second member facing and engaging the helical end surface of the first member. The helical end surfaces coact with one another to gravitationally return a door attached to the door post to a closed position automatically after the door has been pushed opened and then released.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drive (1) for pivoting a vehicle door or flap (3) which is connected to a hinge part (2) in a rotationally fixed manner. Said drive (1) comprises a motor (7) and a gear mechanism (9) which is arranged downstream form the same and acts on the hinge part (2) which is connected to a hinge axle (4) in a rotationally fixed manner. The aim of the invention is to provide one such drive (1) which is as compact as possible, the coupling between the drive (1) and the hinge part (2) being arranged in a simple manner and in such a way that it is as invisible as possible for a user. To this end, the gear mechanisms (9) of the drive (1) is directly connected to the hinge axis (4). A lever mechanism is preferable used as the gear mechanisms (9).

Abstract: A sash window can be adapted for motorised operation using a rack and pinion drive. A preassembled motor unit (24) with a drive pinion (34) is mounted within one window stile (16). A rack (38) engages with the pinion and slides in a track (66) in the window stile. The window sash (14) which is to be driven up or down is connected to the rack through upper and lower hook mountings (48, 50), and the opposite side of the sash is free to travel between vertical guide surfaces.

Abstract: A locking device for a sash of a hung sash window includes a movable mushroom-shaped locking pin disposed on the first movable sash and a lock engaging element disposed on the window jamb or the rail of the second sash. The locking pin can be actuated by a driving rod located in a driving rod mounting. The lock engaging element is in the form of a laterally open profiled part which has an inverted &OHgr;-(omega) shaped cross-section that is complementary to the shape of the locking element.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sealing profile, in particular for the door of a refrigeration appliance. The profile comprises a hollow cross-section, a sealing chamber for a magnetic strip, a sealing foot that can be fixed to the interior of the door and a sealing section, which is located on the exterior of the sealing profile and covers the interior door trim. At least one contoured fin, which transmits the magnetic tensile force to the area of the sealing foot, is located inside the hollow cross-section.

Abstract: A sash door for automobiles (20R, 20L, 50R, 50L) includes a door inner panel (21), a sash body (23, 53) joined to an upper portion of the door inner panel, and a door outer panel (22). The sash body consists of a plurality of plate-shaped frame components (31, 32, 33, 34, 61, 62, 63, 64). The dimensions and thicknesses of the frame components are freely set to improve yields. The frame components are joined to one another. In order to eliminate portions of excessive thickness and reduce the weight of the sash body, the thickness of at least one of the frame components is made different from the thickness of the other frame components.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a polishing pad having the excellent slurry retaining properties and the large removal rate and a composition for a polishing pad which can form such the polishing pad. A composition for polishing pad of the invention is comprising a water-insoluble matrix material containing a crosslinked polymer and a water-soluble particle dispersed in the water-insoluble matrix material. The elongation remaining after breaking is 100% or less when a test piece comprising the water-insoluble matrix material is broken at 80° C. according to JIS K 6251. A polishing pad of the invention is that at least a part of the polishing pad comprises the composition for polishing pad.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a metal polishing composition which can polish a metal such as Cu and Ta at a high speed, has a higher efficiency of washing for a hydrophobic low dielectric constant film, and is excellent stability without precipitation of a polishing particle during storage (excellent in stability for storing). The object is achieved by a metal polishing composition comprising an anionic surfactant having 2 or more anionic functional groups in a molecule, a polishing abrasive, an inorganic salt, and water.

Abstract: This invention is the only sun protection cover to fit strollers, carriages, joggers and baby/toddler car seats. The design and fabric combination allows babies and toddlers visibility and maximum protection while at the same time providing excellent front and cross ventilation. On a windy day, when using the cover attached to carriage, stroller or jogger, the cover continues to maintain its shape, essential to providing continued UVR protection for the baby or toddler.

Abstract: The invention provides a much-needed answer to controlling excess water runoff from roofs and minimizes the overflow of a rain gutter and subsequent spillage of rainwater from a roof on the ground. It supplies an improved water flow into a rain gutter at points where the water runoff from a roof is heavier than other parts of the roof (such as between dormers) while preventing debris (such as leaves and sticks) from entering the gutter and enabling the water to flow more easily into a downspout where water can be carried away.

Abstract: A rain gutter cover system (10) constructed in accordance with the principles of a preferred embodiment of the present invention is disclosed. The system (10) is configured for directably collecting rain water running off of the roof (R) of a building (B) while substantially preventing undesired debris from entering the gutter (16). The system (10) broadly includes a gutter assembly (12) and a cover assembly (14) coupled to, and covering, the gutter assembly (12). The cover assembly (14) includes a one piece screen (20) and a plurality of fluted perforations (22) formed in the screen (20). The fluted perforations (22) are each particularly configured to draw water through the screen (20) without allowing undesired debris through the screen (20) and each includes a channel (40) recessed into the screen (20) and a corresponding hole (42) defined in the downhill end of the channel (40).

Abstract: A gutter and cover system mounts at an edge of a roof to collect water into the gutter without other debris. The system includes a combination gutter and cover made from a monolithic element or interlocked to form a single structure. The gutter includes a front, bottom and rear extending up to the cover, which extends over the gutter. The cover has a pooling section and a front, curving edge. The pooling section slows down the flow of water and allows it to flow over the curving edge and adhere to the cover due to surface tension while debris falls outside of the gutter. A support element slides inward to provide support for the cover and a front face of the gutter. The support element includes structure for receiving mounting hardware.

Abstract: The present invention provides various embodiments of a gutter cap and a locking system that couples the gutter cap to the gutter. The locking system includes a clip having a front portion configured to interlock with the front hem edge of a gutter and a back portion configured to interlock with a hem edge of a gutter cap. A variable fastening portion of the clip is used to attach the clip to the back of the gutter. The variable fastening portion receives a screw that is screwed into the back of the gutter, thereby attaching the gutter to the clip. For larger gutters, the screw is screwed in less than for smaller gutters. The clip has a support bracket that rests against an inside surface of the gutter and holds the clip in an installment position to facilitate installment.

Abstract: Rapid deployment of a suspension cable is a supportive system to several high-rise building rescue methods. A cable is pre-attached in a peelable manner to the building side and rigidly attached to the building top. An emergency chase vehicle is dispatched to the building base, attaches to the lower end of the cable and then moves away from the building. The cable peels off the building and suspends from the building top to the ground at approximately a 45 degree angle. A high-rise building rescue method now utilizes this deployed suspension cable.

Abstract: A workspace display for open plan spaces includes a partition with a plurality of freestanding partition walls configured to divide a building space into at least one workspace. The workspace has an opening permitting user ingress and egress, and the partition has a height lower than a ceiling height to form a gap between a top edge of the partition and a ceiling. The workspace display includes a dry erasable whiteboard secured to the partition, and a video device is mounted to the partition in a generally overhead position in optical communication with the whiteboard, such that an occupant of the workspace can electronically manipulate images on the whiteboard.

Abstract: An articulated structure is disclosed. The structure includes a plurality of discrete, movably connected structure elements which are movable between an extended configuration wherein the elements define two spaced, substantially parallel wall surfaces having opertaivly upper and lower ends of a roof surface transverserly orientated relative to the wall surfaces, the structure elements defining the roof surface being connected to the operatively upper ends of the structure elements defining the wall surfaces; and a retracted configuration wherein the elements are nested in compacted configuration. The invention further discloses a structure member for an articulated structure.

Abstract: A modular construction system comprises sheet-like elements (1). The above comprise slots (2), the width of which is equal to or slightly greater than the thickness of the sheet-like elements (1). The slots (2) may be embodied as double slots. It is also possible to add horizontal floor elements.

Abstract: This application relates to improvements to data centers, including protection from: (1) vandalism, (2) high winds, (3) earthquake, (4) storms, (5) water used for cooling or fire suppression, and (6) explosions emanating from inside or outside of the building.

Abstract: A greenhouse comprising at least one gutter section and a roof extending from said upper section, said roof comprising a ridge section as well as spaced-apart glazing bars which are connected to an edge of the gutter section near one end and to the ridge section near the other end, wherein panes are provided between adjacent glazing bars, which panes are supported in rabbets formed in said glazing bars, a special feature being the fact that a pressure-distributing element is mounted in a glazing bar rabbet.

Abstract: A structural member includes a coil shaped member having a coil radius measured from a center line, and coil length measured along the center line. A plurality of stiffener plates having opposing faces and opposing side edges are connected to points along the length of the coil shaped member, wherein the plurality of stiffener plates stabilize the coil shaped member and increases the bearing capacity of the structural member. Each stiffener plates has a length that is substantially the same as the coil length, and only on side of each stiffener plate is connected to the coil shaped member. The center line of the structural member may be straight or arcuate. Alternate embodiments may include additional coil shaped members.

Abstract: A device for repairing the foundation of a building comprising a base frame being defined by a front end and a rear end. The front end and rear end are supported by wheels. A plate member is transversely mounted upon the base frame proximately near the rear end. A crane assembly is supported by the plate member. The crane assembly further comprises a three hundred sixty degree swivel joint mounted upon the plate member, a vertically extending shaft being swivelly connected to the swivel joint, a horizontally extending arm being mounted on the top of the shaft, and a lifting mechanism connected to the arm such that the arm can be lowered and raised. A fifth wheel assembly is situated underneath the base frame and is pivotally connected to the wheels supporting the rear end. A steering mechanism is connected to the fifth wheel assembly for maneuvering the direction of the rear wheels. A drive stand is swivelly connected to the arm at its far end. The drive stand is adapted to contain a foundation pier assembly.

Abstract: The invention is a non-slip rug sized to cover a substantial portion of a stair. The non-slip rug includes an upper rug-like layer. The non-slip rug includes an integral non-slip base layer positioned on a bottom side of the upper rug layer. When the non-slip rug is positioned on a stair, the base directly contacts the stair and prevents movement of the non-slip rug.

Abstract: A membrane roofing system for buildings of modular construction includes a reinforced laminate tape that seals the roofjoints between adjacent modular building units. The tape includes a tacky elastomeric adhesive layer with a release strip releasably adhered to the underside thereof to expose a tacky underside surface to be adhered to adjacent edges of the membrane sheets of adjacent building modules, a reinforcing scrim embedded in the tacky elastomer layer and bridging across the gap between the adjacent building modules, and a protective layer covering the outer surface of the tacky elastomer.

Abstract: A roof covering (10) comprising a plastic film (40) and an adhesive (46) positioned under the lower film surface (44). The film (40) can be a plastic film selected to provide substantial solar reflectance and high thermal emittance and the adhesive (46) can be a pressure-sensitive adhesive. The roof covering (10) of the present invention can be provided in a roll, sheets, or other medium, and it can be applied to an EPDM membrane after the membrane is assembled to the roof. The roof covering (10) can instead be incorporated into a laminate including an EPDM membrane and assembled to the roof at the same time as the membrane.

Abstract: The disclosure refers to a modular framing system where single frames (1a, 1a′) or stacks of adjacent frames (1a, 1b) are interconnected by elongate locks (2) positioned between said frames (1). Adjacent frames (1a, 1a′) can either be connected together with one elongate lock (2) or a plurality of elongate locks (2) joined by lock connectors (21) to form a continual length of elongate locks (2). The number and length of the elongate locks (2) to be used are dependent on the height of the frames (1) to be used and the distance between the top frame (1a, 1a′) and the underside of a room ceiling. Where the height of the adjacent frames (1) to be connected together is greater than the distance between the top frames (1a, 1a′) and the underside of the room ceiling, a continual length made from shorter lengths of elongate locks (2) is more practical.

Abstract: An overhead display system for suspension from a suspended ceiling. One such overhead display includes a cradle formed of a flexible cradle body and a header attached to the cradle body. The overhead display may also include rigid end caps which are detachably attached from the cradle. The cradle is suspended from the support members of the suspended ceiling by a number of clips. The clips may be designed to suspend the display system underneath a suspended ceiling light fixture. Flexible sheets of advertising indicia may be hung from the clips on the inside of the hollow enclosure of the cradle.

Abstract: For the fixing/adjusting tools of the plate material to the structural body, the female member has a base plate with a through hole in a center and an external cylinder fixed vertically on the base plate. The male member has a base plate with a through hole in a center and an internal cylinder fixed vertically on the base plate. The communicating section is formed in the base of the female member communicating with the gap. The guide cylinder is formed protruding on the base plate of the male member to guide the nozzle for injecting adhesive. Resultantly, the adhesive injected through the guide cylinder into the rear surface of the base plate of the female member, reach the gap between the internal and external cylinders passing the communicating section.

Abstract: A hexagonal paving panel, the sides of which are alternately provided with upper and lower connecting elements in the form of tab or overlap elements (102, 103) and fixing pins. The panel (100) is provided with a central aperture (109) and with a downwardly extending collar (101) on its periphery. The central aperture serves as a drain hole, stabilizes the panel on a ground and improves storage of the panels in a stack. The bottom surface (114) of the panel is provided with recesses (20) having small depth and large obtuse angle, while the top surface is anti-slip. Upper overlap elements (103) alternately protrude from sides of the panel beyond the collar (101) while lower overlap elements (103) are formed by reduction of thickness of the collar.

Abstract: An elongated building element (14) to form a series of walls (10) to (13). The elements (14) each have longitudinally extending flanges (21) that snap engage with longitudinally extending grooves (19) in the next adjacent element (14). Accordingly the wall (10) is constructed by joining the elements (14) in a direction transverse their general direction of extension. If so required the elements (14) may be filled with concrete.

Abstract: The invention concerns hard panels for floor coverings, which are provided, at least on two opposite edges, with coupling devices made in one piece with the panels wherein similar panels may be coupled together to form a floor covering, wherein these coupling devices provide for an interlocking in a direction perpendicular to the plane of coupled panels, as well as in a direction perpendicular to the edges concerned and parallel to the plane of coupled panels. These coupling devices comprise a tongue and a groove. A lip which is situated on the bottom side of the groove is longer than a lip located on the top side of the groove. The edge which is provided with the tongue is made elastically flexible.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ceiling structure comprising a number of sheets that span between parallel beams mounted underneath a fixed ceiling, wherein the sheets can, by elastic deformation, be taken from an initial configuration to a desired curved configuration, in which the sheets form the visible ceiling face. The ceiling structure comprising force-transmitting means that provide, in combination with the abutment force of the sheets against the abutment areas, the flexular moment necessary for maintaining the desired curved configuration of the sheets.

Abstract: The present invention features a heated roofing system using standard-size roofing shingles each having a resistive heating element. Each shingle is designed to easily connect to a preassembled, flat electrical power cable having slide-on electrical connectors spaced periodically along its length. The power cable is typically supplied rolled so that as each shingle in a course is attached to a roof, the power cable can be unrolled and each subsequent shingle electrically connected to the cable. A power controller having a temperature sensor and a precipitation sensor controls the flow of electrical energy to the shingles. Because the power cable is flat, it lies well beneath layers of shingles and may be folded at the end of a course so that a single cable may supply power to multiple rows of shingles.

Abstract: A disengageable connector for interconnecting panels includes a longitudinally extending connector body. The connector body including a base and a projection extending from the base. The base includes a top surface and a bottom surface, and at least one footing member extending downwardly from the bottom surface of the base. The footing member is shaped and dimensioned to compress the upper surface of a resilient pad positioned beneath the connector and the panels. The connector is used in conjunction with an interlocking flooring system. The interlocking flooring system includes a plurality of flooring panels, each flooring panel including a plurality of edges. A first connecting member is provided for connecting adjacent flooring panels and a second connecting member is provided for connecting adjacent flooring panels. The first connecting member is the same as the connector described above and is different from the second connecting member.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wind turbine tower suspension arrangement including at least one first member including magnetic attachment means and at least one further mechanical member mechanically coupled to the first member by at least one coupling means,

Abstract: A truss section comprising at least three parallel elongated structural members, said members defining a first cross-section, said members having two ends, said truss sections including means for end-wise coupling a plurality of said truss sections to assemble a longer load-bearing span, the improvement comprising an additional elongated structural member parallel to and structurally interconnected with at least two of said elongated structural members, said additional elongated structural member located substantially within said first cross-section, so as to define between said at least two and said additional elongated structural members, an elongated volume having a generally triangular cross-section.

Abstract: A beam shoe for attaching a (first) beam end-on to a load-bearing construction, especially to a second beam disposed in the same plane as the beam to be attached and running at right angles thereto, the beam shoe comprising an originally flat, one-piece, strip-like sheet-metal portion or blank, which is shaped to an upwardly open channel-shaped retaining member having a web-like rectangular bottom for bracing the beam to be attached on the beam shoe as well as two web-like, parallel retaining legs, the retaining member embracing, in assembled condition, an end portion of the beam to be attached at the underside and side faces thereof, the legs, which are bent over upwardly from the bottom at right angles and disposed along two opposite borders of the bottom, being provided with through holes for rod-like fasteners such as nails in particular in order to join the beam shoe to the beam to be attached, the inside spacing of the legs therefore being (at least) as large as (and if necessary somewhat larger than) t

Abstract: The invention relates to a pre-fabricated, reinforced cast stone outdoor structure such as gate, fence, garden and address posts, address plaques, mailboxes or the like, comprising a pre-formed main cast stone body integrally provided with a pre-fabricated reinforcing structural framework to which other structural element is attached, and a means for mounting said structure. A detachable and replaceable top cover, whose features can be made to suitably match with the design of the house or main structure to which the said outdoor structure is associated with, is provided to embodiments in forms of hollow post and mailboxes.

Abstract: A column-and-beam join structure comprises connecting the column and beam with a pair of split tees. At least one split tee has a web with a portion of the web having a reduced cross-sectional area. The web with the reduced cross-sectional area is located between a flange of the beam and a buckling restraint. The buckling restraint is connected to the flange of the beam with bolts. The sides of the bolts are in the proximity to the side surface of the portion of the web of the split tee having the reduced cross-sectional area. Annular members may be arranged surrounding portions of the bolts that are in proximity to the side surface of the portion of the web having the reduced cross-sectional area.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a method for easily molding projections on an end edge along an opening in a housing which project towards an opposite side of the end edge to the opening, and to provide a housing structure related to the method.

Abstract: A solid mixture for the preparation of concretes with a mechanical strength after 28 days that is greater than or equal to 110 MPa comprising cement, calcareous aggregates and admixtures characterised by the fact that any additions with latent hydraulic activity are less than 5% by weight compared to the cement.

Abstract: A apparatus for removing surface coverings, includes a shaft having a first end and a second end; a sleeve slidably mounted on the first end of the shaft; a clevis pivotably mounted on a first end of the sleeve; a drive mechanism for shifting a rod between a first rod position and a second rod position relative to the shaft; and a blade mounted on the clevis and extending away from the shaft. The clevis is secured to the rod, such that as the rod moves between the first rod position and the second rod position, the clevis pivots on the sleeve, and the sleeve slides on the shaft to shift a leading edge of the blade between a first edge position and a second edge position.

Abstract: A laminated composite material structure, in the form of a load-bearing rib of a wing of an aircraft, comprises an upper laminated portion, which is angled with respect to a middle laminated portion, and a curved corner portion being continuous with and interposed between the upper and middle portions. (The rib has a curve that connects the upper and middle portions, which are perpendicular or transverse to each other). The corner portion is in the form of a kinked portion or joggled, that is, the portion includes two regions of positive curvature (concave regions) and a region of negative curvature (convex region) interposed therebetween, whereby the formation or propagation of delaminations or cracks at the bend between the middle and upper portions, due to fuel pressure loading and low through-thickness strength, may be reduced.

Abstract: A system provides insulation products for a plurality of insulation wall cavities in buildings, where a substantial portion of the insulation wall cavities have a known nominal width. The system includes providing flangeless insulation products having a blanket of fibrous insulation material and having a facing material with a width substantially equal to the width of the insulation blanket, with the width of the insulation blanket and the width of the facing material being greater than the nominal width of the plurality of insulation cavities. The increased width of the facing material improves the seal of the facing material when the insulation product is placed within insulation wall cavities of the known nominal width in comparison to the seal provided by flanged insulation products applied with inset stapling to the same insulation wall cavities.