Abstract: A compression seal for concrete expansion joints is extruded as a one-piece unit from rubber-like material. The compression seal includes a compressible sealing portion and a pair of load-bearing wings that extend laterally from the compressible sealing portion. The one-piece design facilitates easy installation of the compression seal in an expansion joint. In use, the compressible sealing portion is inserted the expansion joint. Simple zipper-like motion may be used to press fit the compressible portion into the expansion joint. The lateral load-bearing wings are bonded to concrete surfaces adjoining the expansion joint to hold the compressible sealing portion in place.

Abstract: A shutter includes a shutter frame defining an open space, a shutter panel mounted within the open space of the shutter frame, a mounting device and a packing plate. The shutter panel has an open panel frame and a plurality of louvers pivotally mounted inside the open panel frame. The mounting devices is connected between an outer side edge of the shutter panel and an inner side edge of the shutter frame for enabling the shutter panel to be turned in and out of the open space of the shutter frame. The packing plate is mounted in between the mounting device and the shutter frame.

Abstract: A formwork for use in constructing concrete structures is made out of expanded polystyrene coated with an epoxy hard coat on the surfaces of the formwork against which concrete is applied or poured in the construction of concrete structures. A method of making the formwork involves constructing the expanded polystyrene to a desired shape and applying the epoxy to the surfaces of the polystyrene to be used to contact concrete and allowing the epoxy to cure. A method of constructing concrete structures involves using the formwork described.

Abstract: Internally colored glass and glass-like blocks (10) and the method for making them. No means for coating the internal cavities (26) of clear glass and glass-like hollow blocks has been available. Color coating provides aesthetically pleasing structures. Internally colored glass and glass-like blocks may be used in building internal room dividers, providing colorful building designs and for providing color relief in heretofore otherwise drab structures.

Abstract: An insulated ceiling is provided for a metal building, an includes a plurality of spaced apart metal purlins with upper and lower flanges, a metal roof attached to the upper flanges of the purlins, insulated panels attached to the bottom flanges of the purlins so as to define a space between the roof and the panels, and insulation in the space. The panels are mechanically attached to the purlins with a plurality of clips and support members such that penetrating fasteners are unnecessary.

Abstract: Floor covering, of the type consisting of oblong, and more particularly rectangular, strip-shaped hard floor panels (2) with a layered structure, which extend in parallel rows, characterized in that it comprises floor panels (2) of at least two different lengths (L1-L2-L3), whereby these different lengths (L1-L2-L3) are realized at the manufacturer's.

Abstract: A ramp member is provided for attachment with an edge of a floor mat to facilitate transportation of an object from a floor to an upper surface of the mat. A tab is provided which extends from the ramp member and defines a plane. Two projections extend from the plane of the tab out of alignment with the plane. Additionally, two cavities are formed in the ramp member adapted for receiving at least one of the two projections therein. A method of connecting ramp members is also included.

Abstract: An essentially quadrate paving stone having a corresponding base block (21) is provided on all four side surfaces (25, 26) with flange-like, upright spacers (22) which are spaced apart from each other at intervals corresponding approximately to the width of the spacers, making it possible for them to make an interlocking connection with adjacent shaped paving stones of the same type. Furthermore, the bottom side (24) of the paving stone features a number of transverse, gutter-like depressions resulting in the formation of ribs between these depressions. This creates an additional dentification, or anchoring, in the bed surface of the installed paving stones.

Abstract: A modular paneling assembly and method of applying same is provided. The modular paneling assembly includes at least one elongated panel member, upper and lower rails defining upper and lower recesses, respectively, the upper and lower recesses spaced apart a distance greater than the distance between upper and lower edge portions of the panel member, such that the panel member is removably retained in the recesses when supported by the bottom rail. The method of applying the paneling assembly includes the steps of mounting the upper and lower rails to a mounting surface, inserting the upper edge portion of the panel member into the upper recess and inserting the lower edge portion of the panel member into the lower recess.

Abstract: An improved roof and floor deck system uses conventional steel shapes and sizes to form a preassembled panel that can be installed and fastened in place without the need for welding or other fastening from above. The roof and floor panel assembly has a frame of generally C-shaped structural members, including a pair of side members and a pair of end members. Each member has a substantially planar outer perimeter surface for coupling with an adjacent panel frame member. A deck is secured to enclose the top side of the frame. The panels are prefabricated, hoisted into place on existing supporting girders, connected together and secured to the girders by workers positioned below the panel assembly.

Abstract: A frame assembly for at least partially enclosing a raised floor structure includes a bottom frame member positioned adjacent an associated raised floor structure. A pair of spaced apart side frame members are connected to and extend upwardly from the bottom frame member. A top frame member is spaced from the bottom frame member and connected to the pair of side frame members. At least one picket extends between and is connected to the top and bottom frame members. The at least one picket is oriented approximately parallel to the side frame members. A screen is selectively mounted to at least one of the top and bottom frame members and the side frame members. The screen is located adjacent the at least one picket.

Abstract: A framing system for adjustably connecting building components comprising an outer stud, an interior support member, and a connecting clip.

Abstract: A method, and associated apparatus, for assembling a structural frame from elongate, tubular columns having plural sides, and a selected style of elongate beams, with respect to which, the method includes the steps of (a) pre-fitting the sides of such columns and the ends of such beams with attached, gravity-set, complementary interconnect structures (either collar-form or non-collar form in nature), including column-side-fitted interconnect structures and beam-end-fitted interconnect structures, (b) utilizing gravity, bringing interconnect-structure pre-fitted beams and columns into correct, predetermined, relative design dispositions relative to one another, and (c) through the performing of the bringing step alone, and on the resulting occurrence of the achievement of the mentioned correct, predetermined, relative design dispositions between a beam and a column, simultaneously and immediately thereby establishing (1) a full-moment load-bearing connection, and (2) a relatively positionally gravity-set-and-s

Abstract: An attachment bracket and method of attaching a structure to a building are provided. The attachment bracket is mountable to or in a concrete foundation of a house or other structure. The bracket includes a mounting section for attaching the bracket to the structure or for inserting through foundation insulation into a foundation. The bracket further includes a support surface connected to and extending perpendicular to the mounting section. The bracket further includes a joist retaining member or joist attached to the mounting section. The mounting section includes one or more temporary support members which engage with an engagement region in the joist retaining member or joist, to temporarily support the joist or the joist retaining member in place at the proper height until the joist or the joist retaining member can be firmly secured to the mounting section.

Abstract: A method, and the resultant apparatus, for designing a fire resistant structural beam, such as a computer-aided design of a fabricated steel beam having an intumescent coating material, by obtaining a number of values for a number of physical parameters of the structural beam, including reading temperature information that comprise empirical information derived from heating a structural beam and a number of temperatures at a number of locations.

Abstract: The present invention provides a post-framing system for building construction. The post-framing system includes support posts and wall sections that can be prefabricated and transported to the job site for assembly. The support posts are at least 3-ply, having an upper ply member, a lower ply member, and at least one middle ply member attached to and interposed between the upper and lower ply members. Pre-framed low and high wall sections are attached to the support post to form the building frame.

Abstract: The invention relates to a door leaf, preferably for an interior door, and to a method for producing the same. The aim of the invention is to provide a door leaf for a double-wing door or revolving door, which is relatively light-weight and stable and which can be opened using normal force. The outer layer should consist of a layer that is break-proof, scratch-resistant and not susceptible to shocks and should be securely linked with the subject layer without complications. The use of water should be possible during the production of the door without damaging the door leaf. According to the invention, cover plates are glued onto the entire surface of both sides of an inner layer that has a suitable size for a double-wing door or revolving door. At least one of the one-piece cover plates consists of natural stone or artificial stone.

Abstract: In preparing a hinokitiol-containing residential environment improving material including a porous particulate matter having pores into which an oil extracted from a tree containing hinokitiol is adsorbed, there are carried out a mixed liquid preparation step including mixing the extracted oil with an alcohol, an adsorption step including mixing the porous particulate matter with the resulting mixed liquid to allow the mixed liquid to be adsorbed into the pores of the porous particulate matter, and an alcohol removal step including removing an alcohol component from the mixed liquid adsorbed into the pores of the porous particulate matter. By carrying out these steps, the adsorption of the extracted oil into the porous particulate matter and the operability thereof can be improved.

Abstract: A unitary wall or ceiling panel comprising of a first solid layer solidified gypsum and a second layer of a solidified gypsum having a plurality cavities. The second layer is engaged with the first layer and disposed from one side thereof. The cavities each including anhydrate material of a kind having a water content dependent volumetric displacement. The cavities have been formed by the volumetric shrinking of the anhydrate material resultant from the dissipation of water from the unitary panel gypsum wet phase precursor during its curing to a solidified state.

Abstract: An improved building construction panel used to protect the outside surfaces of a building from all forms of weather related damage is formed from two layers of corrugated members bonded to either side of an intermediate insulative sheet. The subject panel is treated to be moisture proof, weather resistant, fire resistant, not attractive to insets, fungus and/or mold and uses only environmentally friendly materials. The construction of the subject panel promotes the rebounding of objects striking its outer surface without damage to the panel.

Abstract: A building product comprising a composite board having a cellular, non-elastic core, top and bottom board surfaces, and a facer comprising a non-cellulosic fiber mat substrate; and a water-based overlaying material applied to the composite board. The building product may also comprise an undersiding; a composite board having a cellular, non-elastic core and top and bottom board surfaces and facer comprising a non-cellulosic fiber mat substrate fixed to the undersiding; a reinforcing layer fixed to the board; and a water-based overlaying material applied to the reinforcing layer.

Abstract: A single ply flexible membrane roofing system secured to a roof deck has a first membrane secured to the roof deck by fasteners. The membrane system includes a second membrane with an edge portion overlapping the first membrane edge which can be “factory” weld-bonded to the first membrane along the edge of the second membrane to provide waterproofing such that the first membrane edge projects forwardly from the bond to define a fastening projection extending forwardly from the weld bond for the laterally spaced fasteners. An adhesive coating over the fastening projection and fasteners extends essentially from the weld bond forwardly to provide a continuous adhesive coating over the first membrane projection and the fasteners to provide a substantially monolithic water-sealed seaming bond of enhanced strength with enhanced resistance to uplift forces. The invention is concerned also with the labor reduced method of constructing the system.

Abstract: Disclosed is an incombustible composition for a fire door/wall, the fire door/wall using the incombustible composition, and a method of producing the fire door/wall. The incombustible composition includes 1 to 80 wt % of organic or inorganic fiber, 1 to 80 wt % of fly ash or bottom ash, 1 to 80 wt % of fire-proofing agent, 1 to 30 wt % of curing fire-retardant resin, and 1 to 40 wt % of incombustible hollow filler.

Abstract: Disclosed is an embedment tile for producing a tactilely detectable surface in concrete or asphalt, comprising a tile member substantially planar in form, having a pattern of upwardly extending projections on its upper surface forming a tactilely detectable pattern (e.g., warning, way-finder, decorative or other), and, two or more cross beams on the lower surface of the tile member, with hollow channels and end openings, and optionally also with several apertures enabling flow of air and concrete or asphalt in and around the cross beams to facilitate rapid installation. The embedment tile may further consist of support members which project down further than the cross beams and function for support and to interlock the embedment tile to the concrete or asphalt once they set and harden. Methods for installing the tile are also disclosed.

Abstract: A multi-component bedding assembly, including a mattress or futon, is vacuum packaged in an air impermeable bag by drawing a vacuum at the open end of the bag and applying a ram or pushing force against the bedding assembly at the closed end of the bag. The pushing force may be intermittently cycled. The packaged bedding assembly also may be wrapped in a woven polyethylene overwrap and tied with bands before it is inserted into a shipping carton.

Abstract: A wrapping wheel forming part of a cigarette packer is equipped with at least one conveying head that presents a pocket and is carried by the wheel along a feed path, passing through a first station at which a product is directed into the pocket, then through a second station at which a leaf of wrapping material is laid over the pocket and pinned in a predetermined position by pivoted grippers, and finally through an outfeed station where the product is ejected from the pocket, paired with the wrapping leaf and transferred together with the leaf to a further wrapping wheel; the grippers are operated by direct interaction with suitable transmission and shifter components positioned outside the peripheral compass of the wrapping wheel.

Abstract: A packaging container (20) includes an audio integrated circuit (10) capable of converting digital audio data into electrical audio signals, connected to or integrated with a memory (11) for providing digital audio data to the audio integrated circuit. The memory has an input (16) through which digital audio data can be uploaded to the memory during the packaging process. A speaker (14) receives electrical audio signals from the audio integrated circuit (10) for reproducing corresponding sound signals. A battery (13) is connected to power the audio integrated circuit and the transducer, and a manually actuatable switch (15) causes the audio integrated circuit to operate to receive digital audio data from the memory and to provide electrical audio signals to the speaker (14) for reproduction of audio material.

Abstract: Bulk packaging of information handling system components in partitions of a container with a protective bag for each component accommodates robotic extraction of components and recycling of the packaging material with a polyethylene protective bag having die cut features that aid in retention of the protective bag in a partition during extraction of the component without adhering the protective bag to the container. Opposing rectangular tie extensions associated with the upper portion of the protective bag couples to a slot of the container to restrain the protective bag from removal from the container. Opposing triangular openings cut in the bottom portion of the protective bag relieve vacuum generated by removal of the component from the protective bag so that the protective bag remains in the partition during robotic extraction of the component to prevent interference by the protective bag with the robotic vision used to acquire the component.

Abstract: A transfer device for transferring stacks (4, 4a, 4b, 5, 5a, 5b), which have a cylindrical external shape, of products resting on one of their edges between a conveyor (1) set upstream for advance of the stacks (4, 4a, 4b, 5, 5a, 5b) in a direction (a) transverse to the generatrices of the aforesaid cylindrical shape, and a conveyor (2) set downstream for advance of the stacks In a direction parallel to said generatrices, or vice versa, the said transfer device being operatively set between said conveyor (1) set upstream and said conveyor (2) set downstream. The transfer device comprises at least one gripping assembly (3) for picking up and conveying a stack. Said gripping assembly (3) moreover turns, according to a motion of revolution. (C) about a first axis (X), between a position in which it engages a stack (4, 4a, 4b, 5, 5a, 5b), in a position (A) corresponding to an output end of the conveyor (1) set upstream, and a position (B) in which it releases the stack onto the conveyor (2) set downstream.

Abstract: A packaging apparatus 10 including a cabinet 11 provided with a door 12 which is movable relative to an axis opening 13. Within the cabinet 11 is a packaging machine 15 with which there is associated a former 14. The former 14 is movably supported for movement between an operative position aligned with the packaging machine 15, and a service position spaced laterally toward the access opening 13.

Abstract: A European style horse riding saddle includes a tree with a downwardly depending point on each side adjacent the front thereof wherein there is provided on an outer accessible surface on each side of the saddle a pocket extending behind the respective point of the tree with an opening for receipt of an insert.

Abstract: A horse blanket (10) of the type which is secured under the belly (24) of a horse in use and the edge (23) of which falls below the line of the point of elbow (25) is provided with means, such as cut-outs (14; 15) allowing lengthwise extension of the blanket (10) when the horse extends its legs (26; 27), respectively and which prevent gathering of the blanket (10) between the inner leg and the body of the horse during a reverse movement of the legs (26; 27). The blanket (10) is conformable to the contours of the body of the horse and prevents the likelihood of friction-related injuries caused by wearing the blanket due to minimal contact between the material of the blanket and the body of the horse.

Abstract: A horse boot includes a receiver for a hoof. The receiver has a sole, an upper on the sole and a mechanism for tightening the upper around the hoof of a horse. The boot further includes a gaiter which is attachable to the upper so as to extend around the rear of the receiver. The gaiter can be wrapped around the portion of the horse's leg immediately above the hoof and functions as a barrier against the entry of debris into the receiver.

Abstract: A self-contained ventilator includes a housing having a support member for supporting a pollution source. A filter is further disposed in the housing for filtering contaminants emitted from the pollution source. A conduit is adapted to connect to the housing to provide non-housing communication between portions of the housing. A fan is situated in the conduit to generate an airflow that follows a path through the housing, through the conduit, and back to the housing. The airflow entrains the contaminants such that the contaminants are captured by the filter upon passage of the airflow through the filter.

Abstract: A filter housing (60) comprises an inlet for receiving airflow, a cavity for receiving a filter (70) and an airflow passage between the inlet and the filter (70). At least one vane (65a, 65b, 65c) is positioned in the airflow passage for partitioning the airflow passage into a plurality of ducts (51, 52, 53). Each vane (65a, 65b) has a non-linear shape in the direction of flow through the airflow passage. This helps to reduce acoustic emissions from the machine since sound waves emitted by the fan and/or motor are caused to bounce off the vanes (65a, 65b), which allows the vanes (65a, 65b) to absorb some of the sound energy. The filter housing (60) can form part of a vacuum cleaner.

Abstract: An exhaust assembly for an appliance comprises a filter housing (60) for retaining a filter (70) and an exhaust duct (90) which receives airflow from the filter housing (60). Vanes (75) are positioned in the filter housing (60) for guiding airflow from the exhaust side of the filter (70) to the exhaust duct (90). The vanes (75) spread the airflow entering the exhaust duct (90) across the width thereof so as to reduce noise and to reduce the velocity of the exiting air. The exhaust duct (90) increases in cross-sectional area in the direction of flow through the exhaust duct (90) so as to further reduce the velocity of the exiting air.

Abstract: The air pre-cleaner includes a housing, a drain valve, and an air exhaust pipe. The housing is provided with an air inlet. The drain valve is disposed in the housing and is configured to drain impurities separated from intake air entering the housing through the air inlet. The intake air is exhausted from the housing through the air exhaust pipe. An upper portion of the air exhaust pipe protrudes inside the housing, and the air exhaust pipe has a lateral section with a first end portion that is disposed near the air inlet that is sharper than an opposite portion thereof.

Abstract: A device in connection with a pipe (1) for transformation of dispersed gas/liquid flow into laminar stratified flow. The solution involves a first set of stationary guide blades (6) being arranged in the pipe (1) and being designed to rotate the liquid/gas flow. The pipe (1) is, in turn, connected to a second pipe (2) with the same or a different diameter and, in the transition between the pipe (1) and the second pipe (2), there is a second set of blades or a device (8) that is designed to stop the rotation of the gas. The natural flow pattern of the gas/liquid in the second pipe (2) then becomes stratified over a predefined distance.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a bagless vacuum cleaner includes a dust chamber, a primary filter and a second filter. The dust chamber includes an entrance and an exit. The primary filter is disposed in the dust chamber between the entrance and the exit and the second filter is disposed between the entrance and the primary filter. The second filter removes at least some contaminants from the air passing through the entrance. A user can selectively replace the second filter with a new second filter.

Abstract: A honeycomb filter includes an array of interconnecting porous walls which define an array of first channels and second channels. The first channels are bordered on their sides by the second channels and have a larger hydraulic diameter than the second channels. The first channels have a square cross-section, with corners of the first channels having a shape such that the thickness of the porous walls adjoining the corners of the first channels is comparable to the thickness of the porous walls adjoining edges of the first and second channels.

Abstract: A filter for removing soot from the exhaust gases from a diesel engine. The filter incorporates two elements. The first element is a flow-through filter element incorporating a porous metal substrate formed by electrodepositing a metal such as nickel in the interstitial spaces of a packed array of electrically nonconductive particles of a material and then removing the material of the particles to produce the porous metal substrate. The second element is a hollow body having an inlet port and an outlet port, the filter element being positioned in and sealed to the hollow body so that diesel exhaust gases directed into the inlet port of the hollow body flow through the porous metal substrate from the inlet side of the porous metal substrate to the outlet side of the porous metal substrate and then out the outlet port of the hollow body. The bulk density of the porous metal substrate is less than 40% of the density of the metal of the substrate.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for changing one or several dimensions of a load space in a working machine, when the dimensions are width, height or length. In the method the weight of the load in the load space is determined or the weight of the load in a full load space is predicted on the basis of said determination and the current value of the dimension; a new value is calculated for the dimension by means of which it is possible to reach a set maximum quantity for the part of the weight of the load; and the dimension of the load space is adjusted either gradually or at once to a position according to the new value.

Abstract: An roller assembly for attachment to a lawnmower. The roller assembly generally includes a tow arm having first and second links. The first link is configured to be supported at least indirectly on the lawnmower frame. The second link is connected to a shaft mounted with one or more rollers. A spring is disposed between the first and second links and configured to bias the second link downwardly relative to the first link, thereby biasing the rollers against a ground surface. The roller assembly further includes a quick connect assembly for rapid attachment and detachment of the roller assembly to the lawnmower. The roller assembly yet further includes a latch assembly configured to hold the second link and shaft of rollers in a raised position relative to the ground surface.

Abstract: In a control system of a lawn mower having an internal combustion engine controlled to a desired engine speed by a throttle actuator, a blade connected to the engine to be driven to cut grass, an engine output is estimated based on a detected throttle position and the desired engine speed, and when the estimated engine output exceeds a prescribed value, the grass bag is determined to be full of cut grass. With this, a full grass bag can be detected and the operator informed without providing a dedicated sensor.

Abstract: A large round baler includes inner and outer runs of bale-forming belts that define a space between them in which brittle crop may fall through the gaps between adjacent belts and build up between the belt runs. In order to avoid wrapping problems a crop passage is provided at opposite sides of the space through which crop may pass from the space and gravitate to a crop feeding device which picks up crop from the ground and delivers it to the bale-forming chamber delimited by the inner run of belts.

Abstract: A method for connecting at least two threads, especially thread end regions, which are arranged overlapping and are connected together, wherein an auxiliary connection element is guided several times around the adjacent threads, the connection element remaining on the threads.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing tire using high strength lyocell dip cord, and more particularity, to a lyocell dip cord and tire produced by a method comprising the steps of: (A) dissolving 0.

Abstract: A turbine engine exhaust diffuser assembly having a tuneable exhaust velocity profile is disclosed. The assembly includes structure that generates a desired, tunable velocity profile within working fluid exiting the exhaust diffuser assembly. The exhaust assembly includes an concentric boundary sleeves that extend along a central axis and form an exhaust flowpath between them. A flow deflecting member disposed within the flowpath longitudinally divides the flowpath into a first region and a second region. The first region is characterized by a first predetermined velocity profile, and the second region is characterized by a second predetermined velocity profile. The second velocity profile is determined by at least one pre-selected dimension of the flow deflecting member. Methods of maximizing HRSG energy extraction capacity and extending HRSG lifespan are also disclosed.

Abstract: A multi-mode shutdown system in combination with a fuel metering unit of an engine to prevent normal fuel delivery during engine malfunction such as the engine overspeeding. The multi-mode shutdown system includes a shutdown solenoid capable of closing a pressurizing valve to prevent fuel flow to the engine for creating a shutdown mode of operation with no fuel flow to the engine. The multi-mode shutdown system also includes a minimum flow solenoid in fluid communication a source of fuel at a minimum flow rate for creating a minimum flow mode of operation with fuel provided to the engine at the minimal flow rate. In the minimum flow mode, the shutdown solenoid and minimum flow solenoid establish a flow path for the fuel to the engine manifold at the minimal flow rate. During normal operation, the fuel metering unit regulates the fuel flow to the engine.

Abstract: A fuel control system (10) in a turbine engine includes a centrifugal boost pump (20) that receives fuel from a fuel tank and increases the pressure of the fuel. A piston pump (40) boosts the fuel pressure to levels required by the turbine engine and meters an amount of fuel delivered to the turbine engine. A speed controlled electric motor (30) drives the piston pump (40). The electric motor (30) is driven by an electronic speed control wherein by controlling motor speed, fuel flow to the turbine engine is controlled, and fuel flow is directly proportional to the speed of the motor (30). Accordingly, the system (10) seeks precision of fuel control that can be achieved with an accuracy of better than +/?3% over a 30:1 fuel flow range.