Abstract: A display device comprises at least first, second and third plates each having forward and rearward surfaces wherein the second plate is rearward of the first plate, and the third plate is rearward of the second plate. A biasing member permits relative movement of adjacent plates between retracted and expanded positions upon pulling the first plate forwardly. The retracted plates are in registration with one another whereby generally only the forward surface of the first plate is exposed for viewing information to be displayed thereon from a position generally forward of the display device. The plates in the expanded position are biased toward the retracted position and oriented such that the forward surface of the first plate, the rearward surface of the second plate and the forward surface of the third plate are exposed for viewing information to be displayed thereon from a position generally forward of the display device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a display apparatus comprising a base; a display unit rotatable with respect to the base; and drive means arranged to impart rotational movement to the display unit. The display unit is coupled to the base by an actuation mechanism arranged to raise or lower, during use, the display unit with respect to the base. In the preferred embodiment, the display unit comprises a body from which a plurality of radially spaced-apart arms extend, each arm being arranged to carry a respective illuminated display device. The display apparatus is eye-catching and easily maintained.

Abstract: Planar tiles have a specified design are used to cover openings in meshes such as chain link fences. The tiles can be arranged to form alphanumeric characters or other writings, various designs or other patterns. The tiles can also be the flexible, resilient material is a polymer sheet material, or paper or cardboard that is coated with wax or a polymer layer used to affix various attachments to the mesh, or to carry printed or other matter.

Abstract: A plurality of edges (106-110) of a transparent sheet (112) are adhered to a back (114) of a paper backing (116) to from a clear-front envelope (102). A support flap (104) is attached to the clear-front envelope (102) where the support flap (104) folds away from the clear-front envelope (102) at a fold line (126) and has an edge for resting a horizontal surface. A display item is secured between the paper backing (116) and the transparent sheet (112) and can be displayed in a landscape or portrait position. Postage indicia (1102) on the support flap (104) allows the display item to be mailed as a personalized postcard. Other indicia (1104) may further provide advertising or customize the display device (100).

Abstract: A magnetic card holder for mounting on a magnet attracting surface having a flexible and transparent and removable window positionable in a pocket over a card inserted in the pocket and locking the card in the pocket with means for subsequently unlocking the flexible transparent and removable window for removal of the card which locking means involves flexing of the card holder simultaneously with flexing of the flexible transparent and removable window.

Abstract: A shadow box is disclosed having a background display surface positioned in overlying spaced relation to a foreground display surface, the foreground display surface having a viewing aperture through which a portion of the background display surface may be viewed. The viewing surfaces are mounted on a frame assembly which keeps them in overlying spaced relation. The frame assembly has a background frame, one side of which engages the perimeter of the background display surface, the opposite side engaging the perimeter of the foreground display surface. A foreground frame engages the foreground display surface, the foreground display surface being sandwiched between the foreground and background frames. The shadow box may be pre-assembled or provided in kit form for later assembly.

Abstract: A framing system & method for paintings, photos and other sheet-like materials or shadow-box for 3D materials, wherein the protection corners 3 for the frames are made of transparent including semi-transparent material which will allow the viewer to see through the corners and get the whole picture of the framed object. The hanger 1 is an easy-to-balance hanger with one side or both sides having groove structure 2. The cross-section A-A of the frame 4 is a rectangle including square form 4.1 with one corner being cut off a groove in right-angle 4.2. This simplified form means simplified workmanship in production.

Abstract: A fishing lure or bait is a shaped body of a gelatinous elastomeric composition. The gelatinous elastomeric composition is made from a styrenic block copolymer and an oil mixture of a first oil and a second oil. The first oil has a viscosity and the second oil has a viscosity. The viscosity of the first oil is greater than the viscosity of the second oil. The second oil is in excess of the first oil.

Abstract: An improved fishing hook is provided. The fishing hook is made of a wear-resistant material of either: (a) 85% to 96% tungsten carbide and 4% to 15% cobalt, (b) 60% to 89% tungsten carbide, 4% to 28 % tantalum carbide, 4% to 25% titanium carbide and 3% to 30% cobalt, or (c) 34% to 51% cobalt, 25% to 32% chromium, 14% to 21% tungsten, 2% to 4% carbon and one or more of the metals nickel, silicon, columbium, manganese and iron which, together, comprise no more than 16% of the material. For material “b”, preferably the composition contains about 5% to 13% cobalt, 65% to 89% tungsten carbide, titanium carbide and tantalum carbide which, together, are present in an amount no greater than 30% of the composition of the material.

Abstract: An improved fishing hook is provided, which hook is constructed of, or at least coated with titanium or an alloy thereof.

Abstract: A fishing hook formed such that two lines can be attached to the hook, with the first line also connecting to the fishing pole reel and the second flexible line also connecting to a weight or sinker. The locations at which the lines are attached are positioned relative to one another, a main shank, lever arm and the hook such that the sinker pulls the hook structure at a certain location causing a predicable pivoting or rotating, wherein a lever and fulcrum are in effect, to swing the main shank and hook into an outward raised position well suited for both displaying of the bait and hooking of fish. The assemblage can be cast or jigged vertically up and down. Snagless arrangements are also taught wherein the hook point is buried or slightly covered in the bait.

Abstract: An additive gel for fuels that reduces the soot content in lubricating oil and/or emission in an engine. Further a process employing an additive gel for fuel in a fuel system to decrease the amount of soot in the lubricating oil of an engine and/or decrease the emissions from an engine.

Abstract: Certain novel formulations of turf additives that act in such a manner as to permit proper amounts of moisture to contact root systems in order to reduce dry spots within highly managed turf areas and/or lawns. The inventive formulation comprising multi-branched surfactant compounds with both hydrophobic and hydrophilic constituents within each branch attached to an oxygen-containing polyfunctional base compound permits effective moisture penetration through such localized dry spots for sustained grass growth therein. Importantly, such multi-branched wetting agents provide sustained moisture penetration over a sustained period of time since the individual branches of such compounds may become dissociated from its base polyfunctional compound. Since such branches include both hydrophobic and hydrophilic constituents themselves, and thus act as wetting agents, even after degradation of the initial surfactant compound, long-term wetting and moisture penetration, at least, are permitted.

Abstract: A method for wrapping a floral grouping using a wrapper formed of an optical effect material having a holographic design which constitutes at least a portion of the decor of the decorative wrapper. The optical effect material may include printed matter and/or embossed pattern to provide at least a portion of the decor of the decorative cover. The method also includes crimp connecting means for holding overlapping portions of the wrapper in a crimped position adjacent a stem portion of the floral grouping.

Abstract: A PCPG (Pulverized Coal Pressurized Gasifier) including improved fuel distribution means among burners, better burner feeding, enhanced flame retention burner, and improved process control. The flame retention burner has a both a rapidly spinning air flow to create a tornado effect plus a Coanda effect from the swirled air causing traverse eddies into the burning air/fuel mixture and induced circulation eddies of hot gas to prolong exposure of coal particles to hot flame conditions near the ignition area to achieve increased multiple chances to mate air with coal particles. This burner coupled to individualized fuel feed and precise measurements and controls and two-stage PCPG entrained flow and ash bed reactor spaces minimizes carbon in the ash and maximizes gas-making efficiency.

Abstract: An operator and related method for adjusting an internal force setting for a motorized garage door operator is disclosed. The operator checks for the presence of a secondary entrapment safety feature and automatically increases a force threshold setting from a first value to a second value if the secondary entrapment safety feature is detected. If the safety feature is not detected or it is later disconnected, then the operator automatically sets the force threshold to a more sensitive value.

Abstract: A top-supported sliding door system or a vertically sliding door system achieves an enhanced air seal with a lateral keeper mechanism on either or both of the trailing and leading edges. On an outward lateral edge of a door panel, a keeper projects inwardly toward the doorframe to engage a doorframe camming surface such as a pin. The bracket may advantageously disengage under a force indicative of impact in order to minimize damage resulting therefrom. Application of the lateral keeper mechanism may further be used on vertically sliding doors and on multi-panel horizontal sliding doors. In addition, a rail may extend from the angled pin to engage the keeper throughout the full travel of the door panel.

Abstract: A mine door installation has a frame installed in a mine passageway. At least one door leaf is mounted on the frame for swinging movement between open and closed positions. Movement of the door leaf is powered by a pneumatic actuator. The door installation also has a hydraulic checking system for controlling the speed of the door leaf as it moves back and forth between open and closed positions. A pneumatically-powered control system may be provided to control the door installation. The pneumatic control system may comprise a calibrated vent to shorten the delay in the response of the door leaf to direction from the control system to stop moving. The pneumatic control system may also comprise a limit valve to prevent the door installation from opening when a second door installation is open, thereby preventing both door installations in an air lock from being open at the same time.

Abstract: A casement window operator system which includes an operator (12), a driven hinge (10) and a passive hinge (11). The driven hinge (10) and the passive hinge (11) are mounted to opposite sides of the frame F of a casement window. The sash S of the window is mountable by the mounting plate (17) and (28) of the hinges. The operator (12) is mounted with the frame F adjacent to the driven hinge (10) and a driven arm (20) of the operator (12) is coupled to the window sash mounting plate (17). The passive hinge (11) constructed to replicate the operating locus of the driven hinge (10).

Abstract: The invention pertains to the repair of the sliding mechanism of horizontally or laterally sliding glass doors/windows, including shower doors, that are permanently built into a residential or commercial building. Instead of the door/window riding on a metal track using a roller mechanism on a metal rail during the opening and closing process, the door/window rides on strips of either the same or different types of plastic, such as a high density polyethylene plastic, for the same process. Basically plastic is adhered to the current tracking system of the door/window and additional plastic is adhered so a portion of the plastic is under the actual door/window. The door/window slides across the door/window track using the plastic as the main sliding mechanism instead of the rail and roller mechanisms as currently supplied by most door/window manufacturers.

Abstract: A sealing gasket for mounting on a support that is to receive it, in particular on a motor vehicle door, the support presenting at least one corner of small radius of curvature, the gasket comprising at least a flexible or semi-rigid fixing portion fixed to its support by an adhesive, and an elastically-deformable tubular portion for providing sealing, wherein once the gasket has been mounted on its support, the elastically-deformable portion is such that in said corner of the support, its right section is subjected to deformation that occupies an area that lies substantially within the area occupied by the right section of the gasket when in the free state.

Abstract: Disclosed is a CMP slurry comprising a first colloidal particle having a primary particle diameter ranging from 5 nm to 30 nm and an average particle diameter of d1, the first colloidal particle being incorporated in an amount of w1 by weight and a second colloidal particle having a primary particle diameter larger than that of the first colloidal particle and an average particle diameter of d2, the second colloidal particle being formed of the same material as that of the first colloidal particle and incorporated in an amount of w2 by weight, wherein d1, d2, w1 and w2 are selected to concurrently meet following conditions (A) and (B) excluding situations where d1, d2, w1 and w2 concurrently meet following conditions (C) and (D):

Abstract: A self contained living environment formed from a frame and a tent material attached to the frame. The upright members of the frame are pre-inserted in loops on the outside of the tent material, thereby making it much easier to set up the living environment. An air purification system is coupled to the tent material and provides a continuous supply of filtered air to the interior of the living environment. The air purification system is either a positive pressure system or a negative pressure system.

Abstract: A protective tarp for covering a mass includes of a flat, flexible sheet material having a top and a bottom and having a peripheral edge, e.g. a plurality of edges. Along the peripheral edge or along each of at least two of the plurality of edges, there is a plurality of unconnected tank compartment anchors, arranged in a predetermined pattern, that have at least one fill orifice and closure means for the fill orifice. The plurality of tank compartment anchors are hollow, flexible tank compartment anchors, and, in preferred embodiments, the tank compartment anchors and sheet material are formed of the same material. In some embodiments, the sheet material is rectangular from a top view and has four edges, the four edges being two sets of two opposite edges. There are at least two edges opposite one another which contain a plurality of tank compartment anchors.

Abstract: A rectangular tilt-up concrete tank includes a concrete slab with a metal plate anchored thereto, the metal plate defining at least one substantially linear concrete side wall location. A plurality of preformed concrete side panels each having metal plates attached along a bottom edge and opposing side edges are welded in a liquid-tight weld to the metal plate defining the concrete side wall location and a side metal plate of each side panel is welded to a metal side plate of an adjacent side panel in a liquid-tight weld to define a concrete side wall. Horizontal and vertical post-tensioning sleeves are provided in the side panels for receiving post-tensioning tendons.

Abstract: A building uses three or more triangular facades arranged in a serial array formed by one triangular facade jutting from side face boundaries of each of the abutted and side-by-side triangular facades. The triangular facades configured similarly are in a dispersed serial arrangement about an elongated central axis. One triangular façade is the larger of triangular facades and all facades have a triangularly shaped outer facing wall bounded by an endless succession of perimeter walls in a right triangle relation. The arrangement permits multiple triangular façades configured to harmonize with level or undulating terrain.

Abstract: A portable golf shelter that protects one golfer from inclement weather as they swing a golf club or practice their putting, chipping, or pitching. The golf shelter comprises a three-sided frame with at least one pair of wheels mounted on the opposite side frames. The frame is made of lightweight material and the wheels are mounted on the side frames so that the front edges of the two side frames can be easily lifted by one person forcing the rear frame downward with light pressure. When the front edges are lifted, the shelter can be easily moved to different locations on the golf course. An optional rearward extending handle is mounted on the rear frame member to assist the person move the shelter. The shelter also includes a lightweight retractable roof that may be folded downward to reduce the shelter's overall side profile. When the roof is extended, the space inside the shelter is sufficient to allow a golfer and instructor to stand and swing a golf club unencumbered.

Abstract: An adjustable support pedestal is provided which can selectively raise or lower the level of a building surface or industrial component such as a paver, pipe, etc. is provided herein. More specifically, a base member, crown member, and at least one non-threaded tubular stem are provided which can be selectively adjusted to raise or lower the height of the building surface.

Abstract: A frame clamp (40) for connecting a ground anchor strap (30) to I-beam (75) of manufactured home (70) includes top jaw (42), bottom jaw (52) and fastening means (60) therebetween. Top jaw (42) has engaging portion (47) on distal end (46) including arcuate bearing surface (49) for bearing against I-beam top flange distal edge (81) responsive to tension in anchor strap (30) such that clamp (40) aligns with anchor strap (30) when anchor strap (30) is not perpendicular to longitudinal axis (79) of flange distal edge (81). Strap (30) attaches to bottom jaw (52) which clamps clamp (40) to I-beam flange (76).

Abstract: An anchoring system for a support structure with respect to a floor of a manufacturing facility can include at least one floor anchor plate roughly positioned along a path of travel. A template can be engaged with the floor anchor plate for accurately locating the position of studs to be attached to the floor anchor plate. In the case of two floor anchor plates, the plates are preferably positioned equidistantly along a transversely extending line on opposite sides of the path of travel. The template can define one or more apertures adjacent each of the floor anchor plates for receiving a stud to be attached thereto. A stud can be inserted and guided into position within each aperture to attached to the adjacent floor anchor plate. The elevation of the support structure can be adjusted by turning lower nuts threadingly engaged with the studs.

Abstract: A blast protective barrier system, termed a blast wall, is definable in terms of an x, y, z coordinate system. The system includes several substantially ground level (xy plane) pile caps, each itself having an x-axis elongate length, a y-axis width, and a z-axis depth, the x-axis length substantially defining the width of the barrier system. Each pile cap also includes an upper and lower xy plane surface, each of the upper surfaces including y-axis channels and each of the lower surfaces including several recesses. The system also includes a plurality of yz plane, y-axis elongate vertical concrete panels having an x-axis width, each panel pair having a lower y-axis edge proportioned for press-fittable securement within the y-axis channels of the upper xy surfaces of the pile caps.

Abstract: A seismic restraint apparatus for limiting the movement of a machine foundation with respect to a substructure in response to a seismic event. The apparatus of the present invention provides an anchor plate connected to the substructure. At least one restraint is connected to the anchor plate and is engageable with the machine foundation for limiting the movement of the machine foundation and distributing a corresponding load from the movement of the machine foundation to the substructure. The at least one restraint may include at least one horizontal restraint connected to the anchor plate and engageable with the machine foundation for limiting the horizontal movement of the machine foundation and distributing a horizontal load from the machine foundation to the substructure.

Abstract: The specification and drawing figures describe and show a mounting apparatus. The mounting apparatus includes a sleeve. The sleeve is formed with a plurality of spaced-apart substantially parallel slots. The sleeve is removably engageable with one end of a pole on which it is desired to mount one or more devices. Connectors are included that fit adjustably and removably into the plurality of spaced-apart substantially parallel slots. In addition, at least one bar is included. Each bar is formed with a plurality of apertures. The apertures permit variably positioning the bar on the connectors. A cap also is provided. The cap is connected to one end of the sleeve and engageable with one end of the pole. The mounting apparatus includes a variety of ways to secure the mounting apparatus to a pole.

Abstract: An expandable panel assembly for a dock shelter or seal includes a first panel and a second panel, preferably of a blow molded plastic material. The second panel optionally includes a sealing member and is adapted for pivotal movement relative to the first panel along a first axis. The first panel is configured for essentially pivotal movement relative to a dock wall about a second axis.

Abstract: A glazing panel system is provided with improved glazing panels, retention clips and/or U-shaped connectors. The retention clip may engage the glazing panels at locations lower than top ends of the upstanding seam flanges. In one embodiment, an internal U-shaped connector is positioned to engage the seam flanges while an external U-shaped connector covers the internal connector and the seam between adjacent glazing panels. The glazing panels may be formed with pockets adjacent the base of the upstanding seam flanges to receive a portion of the retention clip to apply retention forces at locations below the upper ends of the seam flanges. The retention clips may be formed with an upper transverse portion that is movable relative to the base portion of the clip to accommodate panel expansion and contraction. Also, a thicker plate or portion may be provided at a top flange for the retention clip to provide increased resistance to uplift loads trying to bend the flange.

Abstract: A foundation protection system for the exterior surface of a foundation wall has a membrane of plastic material on the exterior surface of the foundation wall, the membrane having a marginal edge portion, and a support strip extending along the entire marginal edge portion of the membrane. The membrane and the securement member have interengaged projecting and recessed portions, with fasteners penetrating through the support strip and the membrane into the foundation wall and thereby securing the support strip and the membrane to the foundation wall. The support strip may have a flexible flange in sealing contact with the foundation wall upwardly beyond the marginal edge portion of the membrane along the entire length of the marginal edge portion of the membrane. A slot-shaped recess extends along the support strip for temporarily holding nails or screws during installation.

Abstract: The invention concerns an arrangement for a building (10), in particular a housing unit (18) mobile between two positions, one supported on the ground and the other floating, comprising a frame (12), floating means (14) and guiding means (16), designed to be installed in a flood-risk area The invention is characterized in that said guiding means (16) include at least two masts (32) fixed in the ground and arranged in the median plane of the construction along an axis F substantially parallel to the flow direction of the water and collars (34), designed to slide along said masts (32).

Abstract: The base (2) includes a base portion (4), a socket means on the base portion (4) for securely receiving an upright (8) and at least one lug extending from the base portion (4). The at least one lug including a first portion (7) extending parallel to the base portion (4) and a second portion (7) to the base portion (4) in an offset alignment. The at least one lug is adapted for substantially flush arrangement with an underside of a floor (12). In the absence of other means fixing the base (2) to the floor (12), the at least one lug prevents the barrier post (2, 8) from falling over by contacting the underside of the floor (12) when a force is applied to the upright (8) in a direction toward or oblique to the void (11).

Abstract: A fastening arrangement of a machine base (8) of a machine on foundations (1). The fastening arrangement includes a foundation recess (3), filled with concrete (71, 72) and having an inner anchor shank (4), a foundation plate (2) of steel on the foundation (1), the machine base (8) on the foundation plate (2), an anti-fatigue bolt/stud bolt (9) restraining the machine against the foundation (1), the anti-fatigue bolt/stud bolt (9) being screwed into the anchor shank (4). The anchor shank (4) has at least two threaded disks (5) arranged offset from one another. The anti-fatigue bolt/stud bolt (9) screwed into the anchor shank (4) is passed through the foundation plate (2) and the machine base (8).

Abstract: A method of resisting corrosion of metal elements in concrete is provided. It includes introducing into concrete containing metal elements, at least one combination compound capable of sequestering chloride ions having the formula 3Me(II)O.(R, R′)2O3.Me(II)(anion)2.nH2O, where R and R′ are different and are independently selected from the group consisting of Al, Fe and Cr; anion is selected from the group consisting of NO2, NO3 and OH, n is 0 to 24, and Me(II) is a cation and is selected from the group consisting of Ca, Ba, Sr, Mn, Zn and combinations thereof. In one embodiment of the invention, concrete structures may be rehabilitated by providing an overlay containing the combination compound, with the overlay being provided in situ or as a preformed member and with possible use of a slurry in combination with an overlay segment.

Abstract: A form for use with a flowable construction material including a base portion having a front and rear face and a reinforcement matrix secured to the rear face. At least the base portion of the form is a non-metallic, non-wooden material. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).

Abstract: A riser formed from a plurality of curved cylindrical segments with vertical side edges having mating vertically tapered projections and slots brought into interlocking engagement to pull confronting surfaces together as the tapered elements become increasingly mechanically engaged. The segments are assembled by a sliding engagement of the protruding mating element of one segment into the vertically tapered slot of an adjacent segment. When sufficient segments are joined together horizontally to complete a ring except for a last adjacent pair of vertical side edges, the ring is warped to align the protruding mating element of the last adjacent pair of vertical side edges with an opposite end of the adjacent tapered slot. Thus aligned, the final protruding mating element and tapered slot are then slipped together while un-warping the joined segments forming the remainder of the ring until the top and bottom edges of all the segments are aligned.

Abstract: The present invention provides a device and methods of manufacturing the device that provides efficient, easy to use, flexible, yet sturdy devices and methods of manufacture for the protection of furniture, millwork, finished work, doorways and the like, during construction and moving. According to one embodiment, the device has a paper backing having a front side, back side, a connecting end and a finishing end; and a plurality of strips each having a first end and a second end, wherein said plurality of strips are securely affixed to said front side in a parallel fashion with said first end abutting said finishing end. And there may be an adhesive along the connecting end that allows the device to be secured in place and also allows the product to be connected to another row.

Abstract: The invention provides a building panel having a simulated natural rock face, for use as a rock facade in wall construction applications, and methods of manufacturing same. The wall panel is manufactured in a mold containing a masonry-permeable mesh, preferably flexible. In one embodiment the bottom of the mold is provided with the profile of the natural rock facade and the masonry permeable mesh is positioned spaced from the bottom of the mold, and a settable material is poured into the mold, creating the rock facade and simultaneously embedding the mesh in each simulated rock face to integrate the panel. In a further embodiment the mesh is placed over the bottom of a mold, the settable material is poured over the mesh, and the rock facade pattern is pressed or stamped into the top surface of the settable material to create the desired pattern.

Abstract: The present invention is a protective covering (10) for protecting surrounding items, i.e., walls, floors, furniture, etc., during construction, moving, or other activities. Covering (10) includes a protective backing layer (12) having a front side (14), a back side (16), opposing top and bottom edges (17) and (18), respectively, opposing left and right side edges (19) and (20), respectively, and a plurality of protective strips (22) each having a first end (24) and a second end (26). Strips (22) are securely affixed to and covering a substantial portion of front side (14). Layer (12) may include a first adhesive portion (28) along left side (19) that includes an adhesive for connecting multiple coverings (10) to one another. Back side (16) of layer (12) may also include a second adhesive portion (31), which is similar to first adhesive portion (28), for removably adhering covering (10) to underlying surfaces.

Abstract: A base sheet for a roof includes a laminate of a metal layer, a core layer and a plastic layer with the metal layer being on one side of the core layer and the plastic layer being on an opposite side. The core layer is made of a polyester non-woven fabric, a polypropylene non-woven fabric, a polyethylene non-woven fabric or a woven or non-woven fiberglass; the plastic is made of polyester, polypropylene, polyethylene or a spun bonded olefin; and the metal of the metal layer is aluminum. A self-adhering membrane is adhered to the laminate. Preferably, the self-adhering membrane includes a mineral surfaced area and a plurality of non-mineral surfaced areas forming selvage strips. The base sheet may be attached to an insulating board in situ or may be attached to the insulating board in a factory. In the latter case, the base sheet has at least two overhanging sides.

Abstract: A shaped-section slat device comprising a shaped-section slat (1) having a visible face (10A) and two longitudinal edges having male and female assembly means (18, 20). The male assembly means (18) are connected to the visible face (10A) via an intermediate zone having a plane visible margin (22) set back relative to said visible face (10A), said male assembly means themselves being set back relative to said visible margin (22). Each of the longitudinal edges of the slat is provided with a groove in which an assembly strip can be inserted so that it projects from said groove over a width greater than the depth of the other groove.

Abstract: A frame construction, for a low-rise building, in which a construction surface member 13 is bonded to a lower frame member, vertical frame members and an upper frame member formed of thin light-gauge section steel to construct a wall frame panel and a girder for supporting a roof is constructed by a heavyweight steel frame such as a H-shaped section steel or a channel and wherein the upper end of the upper wall frame panel is coupled to a beam provided at the upper end of the wall frame panel by fastener means formed of a bolt or a hold-down fastener.

Abstract: A structural truss and method of forming a truss is disclosed. The truss includes an end configuration which does not rely on gluing components together. The end configuration is formed from a web which extends between the top and bottom chords of the truss and a connector system for connecting the web to both of those chords inwardly of the first ends of the chords. In another arrangement, the end configuration is a prefabricated end configuration comprised of top and bottom chord members and a web located between the top and bottom chord members.

Abstract: A lightweight, deployable, portable shelter is described. The portable shelter may be a tent. The tent can be used indoors as well as outdoors. The structure of the portable shelter is determined by compression elements and tensile members such that the compression elements do not touch. The forces acting on each component of the structure are axially-loaded, thereby taking advantage of the characteristics of the compression elements and tensile members to provide a tent with improved strength.