Abstract: A freestanding partition panel for dividing a floor space includes a rigid partition frame having vertical side frame members and first and second horizontal frame members extending between the vertical side frame members to form a vertically enlarged opening through the frame, and an open space within the panel. At least one intermediate horizontal cross member extends across the vertically enlarged opening and defines upper and lower openings through the frame. The intermediate cross member and at least a selected one of the first and second horizontal frame members include a plurality of horizontally spaced apart attachment locations defining a plurality of discrete, serially adjacent mounting spaces. The partition panel further includes a utility unit that is mountable in a selected one of the mounting spaces.

Abstract: There are several advantages to installing roof insulation in industrial and commercial buildings from above, rather than from below after the roof is sealed. A reinforced facing sheet is used that can be rolled out between the purlins that support the steel roofing. This reinforced facing material is located at the bottom of an insulation system and is used to support the insulation from below. The reinforced facing sheet must be anchored to reduce pillowing of the insulation and provide a neat appearance to the insulation job. The anchoring system for the reinforced facing material is made up of a metal angle that is firmly affixed to the top of a rafter between purlins. The reinforced facing material is, thus, sandwiched between the angle and the rafter top, and securely anchored, there. A channel-shaped lower support member, usually vinyl, is located beneath the reinforced facing material and the angle is pressed, from above, into the open part of the channel shape as it is situated on top if the rafter.

Abstract: A flanged counter flashing unit, flashing system and method is described for weather proofing the juncture of a brick wall overlying a vertical parapet wall and the edge of a sloped roof. The one-piece counter flashing unit of the flashing system has a vertical slit into which is securely fitted the low upstanding side of a J-Channel flashing positioned at the juncture and the vertical leaf member of an L-shaped roof flashing that is flush with the outer face of the upstanding low side of the J-Channel flashing, including a flange section of the counter flashing unit that extends laterally from the top edge of the counter flashing apron and partially over the J-Channel and an apron adapted for overlying the vertical leaf member of the L-shaped flashing. The J-Channel flashing, L-shaped flashing and flanged counter flashing are included in the flashing system of the present invention.

Abstract: The essence of this invention is the allocation and use of space, both floor space and available volume, within the structure. The invention exists to create what is essentially a stacked array of building sites and internal passageways for subsequent build-out as housing, offices, stores and myriad other uses. The structure is intended to be built on such a scale as to provide space for an entire community, meeting its needs for residential, commercial, and public uses, while preserving potential open green space around the structure to a degree unheralded in the history of urban development. As a necessary consequence, such uses of this invention will result in reduced consumption of energy and other resources, reduced output of pollutants, and increased availability of free time to its residents.

Abstract: A structure consists of an intermediate platform surmounted by at least one chamber of spherical or partially spherical form occupying a relatively major portion of the platform upper surface, and a plurality of smaller chambers on the underside of the platform. The preferred construction of the chamber walls is single panel monocoque. When used as a boat, the lower chambers may be buoyancy chambers. A string of such boats are well adapted for ocean-going transportation. The structure may be insulated and reinforced by the application of an interior layer of polycarbonate foam. Three or more underside chambers in mutually spaced apart relation constitute flotation chambers on which the vessel is supported. The chambers provides efficient, stable buoyancy, and promote effective streamlining for ease of movement over the water. Smaller versions may form play houses; miniature versions may serve as play toys.

Abstract: A method of managing a plurality of operable wall panels in a room equipped with an overhead track system from which the panels suspend and in which the panels are movable to selectively partition the room, the track system including a reading portion. The method comprising providing an identification tag on each of the plurality of panels, each identification tag having panel information, and wirelessly communicating between the identification tag of each of the plurality of panels and a controller, wherein the controller being operable to receive and transmit panel control data comprising the panel information.

Abstract: 1°—A bed of sand, who are also a natural shock-absorber; when an eathquake with upthrust, it fight by balancing at the opposite side of upthrust and lating at the construction to be solid. 2°—Above the bed sand a first slab concrete iron are disposed springs and shock-absorbers. 3°—Shock-absorbers are organized in the center of construction and extremity ordering in triangularly (named by himself TRIANGULATION). They are for principal functions slow down—detain of masses movments the furious shocks, dodge at the construction savage of springs unbending. 4°—Springs are here to absorb oscillations, flutters, earthquake at 8, 9 RICHTER scale waves P and also wind provoke by waves S 425 km/h. 3a.4a.—The springs and shock-absorbers work agreement for stability of construction. They can be also take a different distance between them. 5°—The second slab concrete iron independent is holding springs and shock-absorbers; it is building foundation.

Abstract: A skylight for installation on a roof of a building is provided. The skylight includes a frame that has a plurality of elements and defines an interior opening. A mounting bracket with a first and second leg is included. The first leg of the mounting bracket is connected to one of the elements of the frame, and the second leg may have a guide structure with at least one opening that extends at an angle with respect to the second leg. The guide structure may be used for securing the mounting bracket and skylight to the roofing structure. The skylight may be provided with a flashing profile that has a rigid section attached to one of the elements of the frame and a flexible section attached to the rigid section. The rigid and flexible sections may extend along the longitudinal lengths of two different elements of the frame.

Abstract: A retainer for a patio door wherein a door closes against a metal mullion. The metal mullion has an edge in face-to-face adjacency with a distal edge end of the door. A slot in the mullion edge is fitted with clips that secure a striker plate to the mullion. The striker plate has an opening for receiving a latch. The door is prepped to receive a handle and latch mechanism, including an edge bore aligned with the opening of said striker plate. The retainer includes a plug slidable into the edge bore and having a protrudable end that is slidable from the edge bore and into engagement with the opening of said striker plate. Preferably a keeper applied to the plug locks the plug in the protruded position.

Abstract: A muntin clip is provided for use with a sash window. The muntin clip is for use with a muntin grid located between panes of glass of a sash window separated by a pane separator. The muntin clip includes a base having a first surface frictionally engaging the separator and a connector extending from the base and adapted to engage the grid.

Abstract: A wall system or structure includes a lintel supported wall and footings for locating the lintel above ground. Tensioning rods extend upwardly from each footing for directly engaging an end of the wall or for securing a post to the footing, which post includes a slot for engaging the vertical edge of the wall. A plate resting on each footing may be used to support an end of the lintel above ground. Tensioning rods extend vertically from within the lintel upwardly into the wall.

Abstract: A post tensioned wall includes accessible clamping plates at the ends of selected tensioning rods. Each post of a fence section is welded to a corresponding clamping plate to mechanically attach the post to the tensioning rod extending from a footing or foundation and through the wall.

Abstract: A rain head is disclosed having three filters through which water entering an inlet to the rain head must pass before passing out through an outlet from the rain head. The filters remove successively smaller particles from the water.

Abstract: An access door has an outer annular wall frame and an inner annular panel frame. The panel frame has a back flange parallel to but offset rearward from a wall face plane and having a planar front face formed with a forwardly projecting formation. It also has a rim flange projecting generally perpendicular to the plane forward from the outer edge of the back flange and having an annular inner face forming a corner with the front face of the back flange. A rigid panel set in the annular frame has an outer edge juxtaposed with the inner face of the rim flange, a back face spaced from the front face of the back flange, and a front face generally coplanar with a front edge of the rim flange. Adhesive in the space secures the panel to the panel frame.

Abstract: An improved hinge assembly disclosed in this invention makes the installation more convenient by redesigning the single-axle hinge structure, which comprises a base and a rotary rod, and the connection between the rotary rod and the base is improved by replacing the protruded axle at one end of the original rotary rod with a connecting groove, and makes the pivotal connection of the rotary rod easier and the connection more secure.

Abstract: A flooring system includes a preformed cushion layer made up of a plurality of individual preformed cushioning body sections that are sandwiched between sealant layers to provide a liquid-impervious flooring material. Methods for manufacturing the body sections and installing the flooring system are also provided.

Abstract: An overhang falsework for supporting a debris shield on an outward side of an I-beam used in an overhead frame structure comprises an elongated base member extending in a longitudinal direction transverse to the I-beam between an inner end and an outer end wherein said outer end is on the outward side of the I-beam. The falsework further includes a clamp connected to the member between the inner and outer ends for selectively securing the falsework to the I-beam in an installed condition on the I-beam. The base member has a multi-component construction including a metal component extending between the inner and outer ends and a non-metal or wooden component extending at least partially between the inner and outer ends which is secured to the metal component. The non-metal or wooden layer provides a medium for nailing or screwing a horizontal panel portion or base sheet of the debris shield to the falsework, and the metal layer provides support.

Abstract: A suspended ceiling assembly preferably formed of wood or wood-like material for aesthetic purposes. A ceiling panel grid is formed of ceiling panel support members that include runners and cross members arranged in intersecting relationship forming cells that support ceiling tiles. A plurality of parallel runners are installed between opposed room walls. Cross members are installed in perpendicular relationship to the runners and are intersected by the runners. The runners extend from wall to wall. The cross members extend between one runner and the next. The support members have a cross-sectional shape of an inverted “T” to provide a seat for a ceiling tile. A unique connector at the intersection of the cross members and runners secures the cross members to the runners. The connector has a top plate that is positioned on the top surface of a runner spanning the intersection of the runner with two cross members.

Abstract: An apparatus for repairing a hole in a wall. The apparatus comprises an end section, a connection section and a fastener section. The end section may have an area larger than the hole and a cross-section smaller than the hole. The end section may be a continuous piece. The connection section generally has a first end connected to the end section. The fastener section is generally connected to a second end of the connection section.

Abstract: A spacer for applying a corrugated metal panel atop a roof covered by a number of rows of shingles. The spacer includes a strip of resilient foam having a width sufficient to rest flush against the exposed portion of one of the rows of shingles without overlapping adjacent rows and having a height sufficient to project above the tops of the shingles in adjacent rows. In use, a pair of spacers are positioned along two rows of shingles. Then, a corrugated metal panel is positioned atop the pair of spacers and is attached to the roof by means of a penetrating fastener.

Abstract: A double curved tile with a larger capacity of pluvial and eolian seal comprising a body having a central curved portion provided with first and second lateral parts each of a different shape, the first and second parts form a semi-curved upper surface one provided with an overlaying ledge and the other an underlying ledge to fit under the overlying ledge the, first and second lateral parts forming a continuous curved portion, and the first and second lateral parts being juxtaposed to each other to form an enclosed space for the flow of water and to prevent seepage or leakage of water from the space.

Abstract: A block suitable for forming a block wall that is either a retaining wall or an above ground wall. The block includes a front wall extending between upper and lower block surfaces and presenting a first block face. A rear wall is spaced from said front wall and extends between the upper and lower block surfaces and presents a second block face facing away from the first block face. A pair of side walls extend between the front and rear walls and the upper and lower block surfaces, wherein a reference plane spaced from the front and rear walls extend between the pair of side walls. At least one pair of pin slots is formed in the upper block surface, wherein each pin slot of the at least one pair of pin slots is formed in the upper block surface on opposing sides of the reference plane and spaced from the reference plane.

Abstract: A metal truss comprises elongated top chord members connected to each other at their ends. A first elongated bottom chord member is connected at its ends to the top chord members adjacent the free ends of the top chord members. A second elongated bottom chord member is connected at its ends to the top chord members, or directly to the first bottom chord member via spacers, such that the second bottom chord member is spaced below the first bottom chord member. At least one web member is positioned between and interconnecting at least one top chord member and the first bottom chord member. One end of the web member is connected to the at least one top chord member and the other end of the web member is connected to the first bottom chord member.

Abstract: A downwardly opening upper channel member (10) is positioned above an upwardly opening lower channel member (12). A lower end portion of the stud (14) is received in the lower channel member (12). An insert (54) is received in the upper channel member (10) at the location of each stud (14). Each insert (54) cooperates with the flanges (20, 22) of the upper channel member (10) to form a plurality of vertical sockets (102), one for each of the studs (14). Upper end portions of the studs (14) extend into the sockets (102). In a wall construction, wall board sheeting (WS) is connected to the stud (14) and the lower channel member (12) but not to the upper channel member (10) or the insert (54). As a result, relative vertical movement is permitted between the upper channel member (10) and the rest of the wall which include the studs (14), the lower channel member (12) and the wall board sheeting (WS).

Abstract: A compression post for a shear wall includes a plate mounted to the bottom of an end post of a shear wall. The plate is sized to conform to the lower end of each end post. An extended portion (e.g., a cylinder) is positioned perpendicularly to the plate. The extended portion has a cross section sized to fit through a hole in a mudsill of the shear wall and has a length selected to conform with a thickness of the mudsill. When the shear wall is mounted on a structural support (e.g., a footing or foundation), forces applied to the end post pass through the plate and the extended portion to the structural support. The extended portion may be secured to the plate (e.g., by spot welding, press fitting, bolting, or threaded engagement) or the two portions may be independent. The two portions may also be a cast unitary body.

Abstract: An elongate flexible track is flexibly positionable from an initial straight configuration to a non-straight configuration having a horizontal, vertical or compound curvature in which it is lockable with locking elements. The track has a plurality of stud receiving components each being formed with a horizontal base wall having a longitudinal edge and a transverse edge, a side wall on a first side of the track and a side wall on a second side of the track, the side walls extending vertically from respective longitudinal edges of the base wall. The base and side walls define a space in which a stud end of an elongate stud can be mounted. Adjacent stud receiving components are joined by linking elements which include pivot elements about which the linking elements are adjustable in one or more directions. At least one locking elements passage is provided on each side of the track.

Abstract: A roof boundary connection uses a clip that eases installation of the clip to blocking members both in the field by a carpenter and at a factory by one such as a truss manufacturer. The clip is formed with two indexing tabs that are set against the blocking for correct spacing and alignment. In one form, the clip is attached to wood members with nails and to masonry with masonry screws. In one form, the clip employs nail prongs as integral connectors for attachment to blocking members, allowing truss manufacturers to install connectors on blocking members with the same hydraulic presses that are used to assemble trusses with nail prong plates.

Abstract: The present invention provides a castellated beam that includes a first beam section that has a cut line pattern defining a plurality of first beam section lands and first beam section grooves. The castellated beam also includes a second beam section, that also has a cut line pattern defining a plurality of second beam section lands and second beam section grooves. As formed, the first beam section lands are connected with the second beam section lands. This castellated beam is constructed from a material that contains wood.

Abstract: The invented process provides a whole hospitality experience original to the needs of our time. The integrated process begins with unique solicitation procedures by a group of special agencies, and includes, but is not limited to, client delivery, management, and maintenance within distinctive architectural building types designed for single-party occupancies by single-party guests who have customized their private holidays for this experience. Claim is made for this integrated hospitality process.

Abstract: A method for constructing factory prefabricated and finished load bearing wall panels and monolithic ceiling/floor sections and modules comprised of the same for use in a single family or single story building as well as a multi-level and multi-unit building. The integrally formed wall panels are constructed of modified steel studs, rigid insulating material, and metal lathe and are factory finished with plaster or stucco like material. A void is defined by the modified steel studs window casings and door jambs. Upon erection and assembly at the job site, steel rebar is placed in such voids that are then filled with concrete, thereby eliminating the need for any additional concrete form work. The integrally formed monolithic ceiling/floor panels are constructed of a U-shaped “gull wing” steel joist, Styrofoam, metal lathe, plaster or stucco like material, and concrete and are factory finished with plaster or stucco type materials. Sections are assembled to create modules.

Abstract: A device for aiding in laying bricks to form a multi-sided brick construct comprises retaining means and a plurality of levels; wherein the retaining means allows the device to be retained at a given position in relation to a construct being formed so that the levels can be used to ensure that a course of bricks above the retaining means is laid substantially horizontally along a plurality of sides of the construct; and wherein the retaining means is mounted so that it can be moved or removed relative to the rest of the device.

Abstract: A structural alignment member for use in operably receiving a plurality of structural support members in a customizable arrangement includes a unitary main body having an elongated base portion and first and second end flanges extending upwardly from first and second substantially opposed sides thereof. The main body is partially separated into a plurality of support member receptor portions, between which are disposed one or more preformed creases in at least one of the base portion and the first end flange. The preformed creases integrally interconnect respective adjacent pair of support member receptor portions.

Abstract: A building member forming apparatus is comprised of standardized metric dimensioned panels including plywood paneling, outer horizontal support beams, vertical support beams, and inner horizontal support beams. A conversion corner bracket has a first leg and a second leg joined to form a right angle, a V-shaped indented outer corner, and a rounded inside corner opposite the V-shaped indented corner. The conversion corner bracket is attached to the panels by securing members which secure the conversion corner bracket to the vertical support beam of the panels. The conversion corner allows the apparatus to convert standardized dimensioned panels for use with either metric or U.S. customary unit-based construction structures.

Abstract: A method and system for constructing wall panels made of a foam insulation wythe and a concrete structural wythe. The insulation wythe is made up of a foam plank having a body having opposing flanges and receiving mounting angles that provide attachment for interior building finish. The method of the invention includes the steps of placing a plurality of insulation wythes adjacent to each other on a horizontal surface within a mold such that the plank bodies point upwardly, pouring concrete over the sections, allowing the concrete to cure to form the structural wythe, then tilting the finished wall panel to a substantially vertical orientation. Optionally, the method of the present invention includes the steps of placing spacers between adjacent planks, placing mounting angles in the undersides of the primary wall sections and placing reinforcing means over the sections within the mold.

Abstract: Shear wall panels and methods of manufacturing shear wall panels. Various embodiments comprise wallboard material employed with a sheet stiffener in the form of a plate to form a wall panel that may be used in applications wherein shear panels are desired.

Abstract: A wood concrete composite system (100,200) has a wood construction component (110, 111, 112, 210, 211), at least single intermediate layer (140, 141, 142, 143, 230, 231, 232) and a concrete construction unit (150, 151, 152, 240, 241). The concrete construction unit (150, 151, 152, 240, 241) faces at least with one side towards the wood construction component (110, 111, 112, 210, 211). The at least single intermediate layer (140, 141, 142, 143, 230, 231, 232) creates at least a partial uncoupling between the wood and concrete.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composite roofing shingle. The preferred roofing shingle includes a mixture of a polymer and a filler. The preferred blend includes between about 35-65% polyethylene and 50-70% crushed limestone filler.

Abstract: An operating wheel of a packing machine, having an annular drum; a number of through pockets carried by the annular drum and each for receiving a relative product; first drive means for rotating the annular drum in steps to feed the pockets along an annular path extending through a loading station and an unloading station; first and second push means for engaging respective pockets at the loading station and the unloading station respectively; second electric drive means for imparting to the push means respective substantially radial reciprocating movements to and from respective withdrawn rest positions inside the annular drum and through the respective pockets; a first safety device for preventing the annular drum from rotating when at least one of the push means engages a respective pocket; and a second safety device for preventing the push means from moving from the respective withdrawn positions when the annular drum is rotating.

Abstract: An apparatus for exchanging operating units disposed at rotating container handling machines, particularly upper handling components for varying the filling program, the cleaning program, and/or the closing program, wherein units are removed and replacement units are mounted in place of the removed units, it being proposed that each upper operating head (for example, filling element) {4}is associated with a plurality of replacement units {18, 19, 20} and these replacement units can be attached during a replacement at all operating heads {4} at the same time and/or exchanged at the same time and/or can be brought into the operative position with/connected to these operating heads {4}. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.

Abstract: A multiple packaged good article package including a carrier, a multiplicity of packaged good articles, a handle, and retaining means. The carrier includes a base panel and first and second side panels. The packaged good articles each include a bag that defines opposing major faces, a top region, and a bottom region, and are arranged on the carrier in an upright, major face-to-major face fashion with the bottom regions resting on the base panel. Each of a first and second outermost package provides an exposed major face relative to a remainder thereof. The first and second side panels extend along a portion of the respective exposed major faces. The handle is provided apart from the carrier and extends across the top regions of the packaged good articles. Finally, the retaining means secures an interior packaged good article to the outermost packaged good articles.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for making reclosable plastic bags is provided. In the method and apparatus, a fastener is attached to a moving flat web of plastic film, preferably in the direction of web movement and near the center of the web. A plurality of sliders are mounted to the fastener either before or after the fastener is attached to the flat web, but prior to conveying the web to a FFS machine. The flat web, with the slider-operated fastener already attached thereto, is then conveyed to a vertical or horizontal FFS machine where the flat web is formed into bags, and the bags are successively filled and sealed.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing folder sheets with reinforce holes, which comprises unwinding a spindled paper band; printing predetermined graphics on the paper band; causing the paper band to go through corona treatment; applying a reinforcement strip of thermoplastic material to selected areas of the paper band; cutting the printed and partially reinforced paper band in a direction substantially perpendicular to one edge of the paper band in such a fashion as to form a plurality of paper strips each having an elongated reinforced edge area; layering and counting the paper strips until they reach a predetermined number; punching the paper strips in the reinforced edge area in accordance with a predetermined pattern; cutting the punched paper strips in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of the first cutting to form a plurality of folder sheets; counting and piling the folder sheets to form a block until they reach a predetermined number; and packaging and boxing the folder sheet blocks.

Abstract: A feeding device of chocolates and similar products (100) for a wrapping machine includes: a first belt means (13), which has a continuous advance motion, supports and moves a plurality of products (100), aligned and arranged in a single line at mutual contact; a second belt means (14) aligned downstream the first belt means (13), having an alternate advance motion and associated to holding means (15) of the product (100); a positioning wheel (9) rotating, facing the second belt means (14) immediately downstream the holding means (15) and having a plurality of angularly equidistant pliers means (11) for gripping the product (100).

Abstract: Improved riding apparatus and methods for use on animals. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus comprises a coordinated saddle pad system with removable inserts adapted for use on equines. The inserts help distribute the weight of saddle and rider over a plurality of locations, and mitigate chafing and rubbing of the saddle and pad against the animal, especially in the area of the spinal column. The exemplary inserts comprise resilient visco-elastic foam which has significant pliability and compliance, yet with good memory. A sheepskin contact element is used to interface with the animal in order to provide maximal comfort, thermal properties, and moisture dissipation, as well as pressure dissipation. Method of using the pad apparatus, and for manufacturing the same, are disclosed as well.

Abstract: A separating apparatus which enables particles to be separated from a flowing medium by a preliminary separator which avoids the undesirably high pressure losses due to the flow resistance of known preliminary separators. The separating apparatus has a housing with an inlet and an outlet, in which a flow of air at the inlet end is caused to rotate by an inlet guide device, and is redirected again at the outlet end by an outlet guide device into a linear flow. The pressure recovery is achieved by a defined curvature and arrangement of the guide elements. The guide element curvature has an inlet contour, a retarding contour and a stabilizing contour. Preliminary separators of this type are used primarily in the air intake tracts of internal combustion engines exposed to heavy contamination, such as engines in farm machinery or construction machinery.

Abstract: Reusable vacuum bags are provided which include a fabric layer containing reinforcement fibers and a release surface disposed on at least the first side of the fabric layer. The vacuum bag is capable of withstanding multiple mold cycles of the vacuum of less than ambient pressure without significant leakage. In addition, the described vacuum bag can be used in resin transfer molding and standard bagging operations with commercial benefit.

Abstract: A device for filtering a gas flowing through a line, particularly for filtering the air flow in an intake line of an internal combustion engine, including a filter element which is insertable in a line section and surrounds a longitudinally extending interior cavity in the manner of a cover. In order to equalize the flow of gas, a choke element is furnished with at least one breakthrough in the interior cavity and divides the inner cavity into two sub-sections that are connected to one another via the at least one breakthrough.

Abstract: An air cleaner that includes a first housing portion having a non-circular attachment fit. A second housing portion is attached to the first housing portion to define a filter space. A filter element includes a non-circular filter aperture that defines a perimeter that is completely defined by four equal arc length segments. The filter aperture is engageable with the attachment fit. The attachment fit and the filter aperture are sized to provide substantially equal contact pressure around the perimeter of the filter aperture when engaged with one another.

Abstract: A wobble drive system for a reciprocating cutter bar. The wobble drive is of an open streamlined design and employs precision components which do not require assembly shimming and adjustment.

Abstract: A safety apparatus for a tool driven by a motor removes motor power under certain circumstances. The tool includes a housing moveable over a ground surface for mounting the tool, and a ground-engaging member moveable relative to the housing and disposed to follow the ground surface as the housing moves over same. The apparatus further includes a sensor for measuring the relative position of the housing relative to the ground engaging member. Motor control apparatus selectively stops the motor upon the ground-engaging member and the housing reaching a predetermined relative position.