Abstract: A wall device for fittings includes: a plurality of horizontal and vertical uprights (2), mutually coupled by at least first adjustable fixing means (10); connection means (20) for joining the fittings. The uprights (2) include at least a first channel section (5) and a second channel section (6), each including, starting from a respective bottom side (50), two respective opposed side parts (51) nearly orthogonal to the bottom side (50), two respective first portions (52), parallel to the bottom side (50). Said sides, parts and portions (50, 51, 52) of the at least first (5) and second (6) channel sections define respective cavity (55) and longitudinal openings (8) for the first fixing means (10) and for the connection means (20). At least a first portion (52) of each first channel section (5) has also a second portion (53) orthogonal to the first portions (52) and facing outwards of the respective cavity (55).

Abstract: A carpet tile and tile cutting apparatus that produces a carpet tile with a removable cutout section defined by discontinuous slits and held in place by bridges. The apparatus includes a perimeter cutting assembly and retractable inner cutting assembly. The perimeter cutting assembly is used to cut the carpet tile and the inner cutting assembly simultaneously forms the discontinuous slits in the inner portion of the carpet tile. The inner cutting assembly can be engaged or disengaged during the carpet tile cutting process. The carpet tile is installed by severing the bridges and laying the border sections on the floor with dissimilar cutouts within the borders to create a visually interesting floor covering.

Abstract: An in-wall box housing for clothes dryer vent ducting is provided. The in-wall box housing includes a plurality of standoffs for attachment to wall studs, and a front face plate that fits flush against the wall when the in-wall box housing is tightened into the wall studs.

Abstract: A molding is described, the outer edge region of which comprises a thermally expandable material that has a high coefficient of friction in relation to metal or plastic. In its inner region this molding has an aperture and/or recess for receiving a mounting aid. The molding is suitable as a sealing and acoustically active bulkhead part and with the aid of friction forces can be fixed mechanically in the cavity of structural components without these components having to exhibit bores, apertures or other devices for fixing the bulkhead part.

Abstract: A process for placing elements of a self-stiffened panel of preimpregnated composite. The panel includes a base skin and a plurality of U-shaped stiffeners, with an interfacing structure including a nail and a nail-head. The process includes draping plies to form the base skin; placing and shaping at least one reinforcing ply on a set of punches; forming half-nails; placing a half-nail on the sides of each punch covered by the reinforcing ply; positioning the punches side by side in inverted U-positions; placing the nail-heads; compacting the set of punches; turning the punches 180 degrees; positioning the set of punches on the base skin; and withdrawing the set of U-shaped punches.

Abstract: The invention relates to a strip for a building board (2), exhibiting a board body (S) which is formed with a gripping stud (24). The strip (10) extends from the body (S) and from which are formed gripping elements (26, 28), which are bent round the gripping stud (24) for mechanical fastening of the strip (10) to the body (S), as well as a locking element (12) for enabling mechanical joining of the board (2) to similar boards.

Abstract: An insulation plate has an external peripheral edge portion provided with a continuous circumferential array of serrated teeth. The serrated teeth are adapted to engage a release sheet, disposed upon an underlying environmental membrane of a fully-adhered environmental membrane system covering roof decking substructural components, as the release sheet is effectively moved into engagement with the serrated teeth. In this manner, the release sheet is readily and easily severed along a well-defined locus where—by the release sheet can be easily removed so as to uncover an adhesive layer disposed upon the upper surface portion of the underlying environmental membrane in preparation for securing an overlying environmental membrane atop the underlying environmental membrane in order to form the fully-adhered environmental membrane system.

Abstract: A wall system comprising a plurality of multi-section panels coupled by posts disposed between adjacent multi-section panels wherein each multi-section panel comprises at least two panel sections, each panel section comprising an inner core including a pair of panel surfaces or sides at least the major portion of which is covered by an intermediate member, an upper and lower edge each disposed within a cap and an outer surface covering at least the major portion of the intermediate members and the caps.

Abstract: Ceiling comprising adjacent luminaries (1), whereby a luminaries (1) is fixed by at least two separate fixation means. The fixation means comprising only one suspension member (2,3) connected to the center of the upper side (6) of the luminaries (1). Furthermore, there is at least one fixation member (22) connecting the luminaries (1) to an adjacent luminaries (1). The lower sides (10) of the luminaries (1) form a substantial flat surface of the ceiling.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a ceiling panel for use in a suspended ceiling system. The ceiling panel includes a main frame and at least two crossing members within said main frame. A facing material is adhered to the main frame and crossing members.

Abstract: A mounting device is used to mount a structure, such as a light fixture, in a panel, such as a wall or a door. The mounting device includes two frame halves having identical inner surfaces with press-fit bushings so that the mounting operation can be carried out by merely pressing the two frame halves together. The outer surfaces remain smooth and unbroken since screw holes are not needed.

Abstract: A self-cleaning flooring system for catching waste products has at least one module comprising a drain pan and a floor grid. The drain pan has a ramp and a central drain outlet. The ramp extends around the drain pan defining a drain pan periphery. The ramp slopes downward from the drain pan periphery towards the drain outlet. The drain pan periphery has a plurality of discharge ports spaced therealong for discharge of flushing fluid onto the ramp such that the waste products are washed down the ramp towards the drain outlet. The floor grid extends across the drain pan and is mounted upon the drain pan periphery for supporting personnel standing thereon while permitting waste products to pass therethrough.

Abstract: A stab-in connector that locks with an opposing identical connector, through a slot in the main beam of a suspended ceiling grid. The connector has a cantilevered locking latch that is pivoted in an arc from the base of the connector that delays contact with the side of the slot as the connector is being stabbed into the slot.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a roofing shingle includes coating a continuously supplied shingle mat with roofing asphalt to make an asphalt coated sheet. A first portion of granules is applied onto the asphalt coated sheet, wherein the first portion contains substantially no anti-microorganism granules. A second portion of granules is applied over the first portion of granules, wherein the second portion of granules comprises granules and anti-microorganism granules. The granules and anti-microorganism granules which are not adhered to the asphalt coated sheet are the removed.

Abstract: The present invention generally encompasses a starter block for use in the starter course of a roofing project to facilitate the subsequent positioning of shingles upon a hip roof without causing said shingles to substantially bend. The starter block has a tapered thickness, that is, the height of the front surface is greater than the height of the back surface. In one embodiment, the height of the front surface is about twice the height of the back surface. Otherwise, the starter block is generally rectangular. In one embodiment, the starter block is formed from a composite material, such as a combination of at least a polymer component (e.g. polyethylene) and a filler component (e.g., glass, stone, limestone), and includes at least one nib extending from each of its side surfaces and at least one nailing zone on its top surface.

Abstract: A floor element, in particular a wooden floor element, comprising a top and a bottom surface as well as a first and a second lateral side, said first side being provided with a tooth integrally formed with said floor element, said second side being provided with a groove, said tooth and said groove extend substantially over a whole length of lateral sides and are dimensioned in such a manner, that for adjacently placed floor elements the tooth of the one floor element and the groove of the other floor element mutually engage for providing a toothed engagement, and wherein said tooth starts from said top surface and is inclined over an angle situated between 20 and 70°, preferably between 35 and 55° with respect to said top surface, said tooth having a length measured as from said top surface of at least one third of the thickness of said floor element.

Abstract: A polymeric interlocking tile for an adhesive-free assemblage with adjacent tiles having substantially similar, but inverted, edge interlocks thereon. The interlocks on each edge of a tile include a row of first and second sets of male-female types of alternating interlocks. The first interlock set includes a male lug projection having sidewalls forming one sidewall of a channel of U-shaped cross-section. The channel forms a female interlock cavity for the first set. The second interlock set is contiguous to the first set and includes a male projecting rib having two parallel sidewalls, one sidewall faces the edge and forms an opposite sidewall of the channel and an opposite, inwardly facing sidewall forms an enclosure for a second female cavity of the next set. At the opposite ends of each interlock row, the U-shaped channel sidewalls are wider to facilitate an initial interlock meshing between contiguous tiles of the assemblage.

Abstract: Floorboards with a mechanical locking system that allows movement between the floorboards when they are joined to form a floating floor.

Abstract: A floor panel (1) provided with corresponding, mechanical locking elements (7, 12) on at least two opposed sides (5, 6) thereof, and having a core (4), a walk-on surface (2) and a bottom surface (3). In order to provide a floor panel of this type with impact sound insulation in a structurally simple and effective manner, it is suggested that at least one recess (13, 19) is provided, which extends from said bottom surface (3) into said core (4).

Abstract: Floorboards with a mechanical locking system that allows movement between the floorboards when they are joined to form a floating floor.

Abstract: Precast concrete paver blocks are provided with interlocking edge joints so that abutting edges of adjacent paver blocks align when the blocks are installed and are maintained in alignment. At each joint, each block includes a tapered projection and a recess. When edges of two blocks are moved to abut each other, the tapered joint projection on each block enters the joint recess on the other block. The taper on the projections move the blocks to align the block surfaces. The edges of the blocks are angled or relieved below the joints to ensure a tight fit at the top of the paver blocks.

Abstract: Concrete stone, characterised in that it at least consists of two layers of concrete (3-4), whereby one of these layers (3-4) forms a top layer (3) and whereby at least these two layers (3-4) are made of hardened liquid concrete (6-7).

Abstract: A building block element has a pair of long sides, a pair of short sides and a thickness. The long sides and short sides have a length at least one or multiple times of the thickness. The long sides or short sides have at least one notch. The element also may have a slot in the center. The slot has a long side and a short side at a length at least one time of the thickness. Based on the long sides, short sides, and thickness of the building block element, and variations of the shape and location of the slot, different shapes of building blocks may be built.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sandwich panel-type wall construction comprising an upright framework (1). Two parallel lateral walls (57) are solidly connected to said upright framework (1) on either side thereof. The inventive construction is characterised in that the upright framework (1) is solidly connected to the lateral walls (57) by fitting said uprights (1) to said walls (57).

Abstract: A solution for a tower (10) that may be substantially tall, characterized by the appearance of a monopole, the capacity to support large objects and consequently sustain great lateral loads generated by wind or earthquake, the facility to conceal vertical access ladder and all other installations, such as antenna feeder cables, and the availability at an acceptable cost level. The heart of the invention is the basic concept of separation between the structurally functioning elements, which are kept concealed, and a non-structural shell (12) which provides the tower (10) the shape of a monopole.

Abstract: A segmented end shape for an elongate, parallel-sided wooden web for a roof truss, suitable for use in the Turb-O-Web method of roof truss construction, is shaped as a series of three or more substantially straight facets to approximate a notional part circle, preferably a semicircle having an endpoint coinciding with an endmost point of said web. The end shape includes an irregular part polygon having an end point coinciding with the endpoint of the notional part circle, and wherein junctions between one or more adjacent facets of the polygon lie outside the notional part circle and a part of one or more facets lie inside the notional part circle.

Abstract: A V-shaped indent is formed in a stab-in connector for a suspended ceiling grid. The indent forms a vertical bend line. In a fire, the connector bends along the vertical bend line to permit a cross beam in the grid to expand while keeping the grid intact, and thus capable of continuing to support the panels.

Abstract: A metal framing member for use as a stud, joist, rafter, truss, etc. is disclosed. The framing member includes at least one knock out opening and a corresponding tab that is positioned onto the metal framing member during the manufacturing process via computer so that structures built using the studs such as window frames, door jams, etc. are accurately and quickly fabricated. The knock out opening can also be used as a chase to allow wiring or a stiffening rod to pass through the member. Each tab is also preferably provided with a pair of pre-punched holes so that the tab can be fastened to other building components using standard screws.

Abstract: A combination crash rail and railing system provides walking-aid support along a wall and protects the wall from impact damage. The system includes a distinct handrail and crash rail components, and one or more wall-mounting brackets. The handrail and crash rail components are independently mounted along the wall on common wall-mounting brackets that are secured to the wall. The wall-mounting brackets have a universal design that allows flexibility in the choice of the types of handrail and crash rail components that can be installed. In one universal design, a wall-mounting bracket includes a base plate, which can be secured to a wall surface, and separate handrail- and crash rail-mounting flanges that are disposed at the ends of a pair of arms that extend from the base plate.

Abstract: A reversible molding is disclosed having multiple decorative face which differ from one another by at least one property. Such properties can include texture, color, pattern or design or shape. The molding can suitably be used at the joint between a wall and floor or between a wall and ceiling. In one embodiment, the moldings are manufactured from wood, MDF or HDF, with a decorative surface selected from foil, laminate, veneer, paint, stain or digital printing.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a corner trim assembly for walls including first and second polymer pieces which are welded together to form an angled joint for slidably receiving trim pieces at the corners of walls without the use of nails, adhesives or other fasteners.

Abstract: A molding cap for use with a first molding having a first cross-sectional area and a second molding having a second cross-sectional area, is a three-dimensional structure with a top surface, a bottom surface and a side surface. The side surface has a first hollow area and a second hollow area corresponding to the second cross-sectional area of molding. A first molding and a second molding are partially covered by the three-dimensional structure as the three-dimensional structure straddles the first molding and straddles the second molding, such that said three-dimensional structure conceals an end of the first molding and an end of the second molding and any joint between the ends.

Abstract: A trim accessory includes a soffit receiver component, a siding accessory receiver component and vent apertures. The siding accessory receiver component is integral with the soffit receiver component. The vent apertures are capable of being substantially hidden from view at least when the trim accessory is installed on a building and a soffit and siding accessory are received into the corresponding soffit receiver component and siding accessory receiver component.

Abstract: A structural beam has a thin metal web with a plurality of holes located along its top and bottom edges. One or more rectangular flange pieces are located on each side of the web overlying its top margin and one or more rectangular flange pieces are located on each side of the web overlying its bottom margin. The flange pieces contain holes which are aligned with the holes in the web piece and fasteners extend through the aligned holes to fasten the flange pieces to the web.

Abstract: An apparatus for forming concrete includes a form having a slot configured to closely receive a plate. The slot is defined by one or more annular surfaces having central axes perpendicular to a direction in which the slot receives the plate. A method for forming same includes providing a sheet of form material; disposing a release layer on the sheet; cutting the sheet into a plurality of forms having a predetermined form height; and cutting a slot in each of each of the plurality of forms. Another apparatus for forming concrete includes a plate having a first portion and a second portion. A coating is disposed on the first portion. When disposed in a joint defined by a first volume of concrete and a second volume of concrete, the first volume of concrete adheres only to the coating and the second volume of concrete adheres only to the second portion.

Abstract: A structurally reinforced panel and a method of forming the panel are disclosed. The reinforced panel includes a panel portion, a reinforcement material and a backing material disposed thereon.

Abstract: Home residential construction based on the use of panels made of metal cladding with expanded polystyrene therebebetween. The metal cladding is preferably 26-gauge galvanized steel and the thickness of the panels is approximately six inches. Such a panel is strong enough to serve as a roof panel, a wall panel or a floor panel and will be dimensionally similar to the roofs, walls, and floors of existing homes. A pitched roof is formed of roof panels, supported by a bar joist at the peak. Walls are formed of wall panels joined using trays for their bottom ends and caps for their top ends and sides. A residence constructed using the present materials and methods is stronger than conventional “brick and stick” homes and can be constructed more quickly and cheaply, and is less expensive to heat and cool.

Abstract: In a method of reinforcing an existing concrete electric pole having an annular side wall, an inner hollow portion provided therein and an opening portion formed to a position of the annular side wall to be penetrated therethrough, at least one of a predetermined amount of mortar, a predetermined amount of sand and a predetermined amount of gravel is injected into the inner hollow portion of the electric pole through the opening portion. A reinforcing member for reinforcing the electric pole is injected into the inner hollow portion of the electric pole through the opening portion.

Abstract: The structural member and fabrication thereof may be formed by mixing wood products chemically treated for durability and thermoplastics products. The fabrication process may included processing the products to a desired particle size; mixing the particles; processing the mixture in a high intensity processor and then processing the mixture in an extruder to obtain a molten state for forming the structural element in a mold. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a search 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.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for imparting a crease in a facing layer that is bonded to an insulation mat having first and second major surfaces and a pair of side portions. The apparatus can comprise a pair of opposing creasing bars or rollers between which the facing layer is fed in a machine direction. The bars or rollers can impinge upon the paper to create a crease oriented parallel to the machine direction of the facing layer. The insulation mat may be separable in the machine direction, and the crease can be imparted so that the separable portions of the insulation mat substantially align with the crease in the facing layer to allow the facing and insulation to be separated together. The creasing bars or rollers can be adjustable and controlled manually. Control may also be automated. A method of using the apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: A device for preventing birds from flying into transparent objects is disclosed. The device comprises a thin, narrow streamer that is flexible in the wind. The streamer may have reflective properties and have an adhesive portion.

Abstract: The invention concerns a construction component (1) profiled using roller profiling, with a profile cross-section changing in the longitudinal extent, wherein the profiled construction component includes a flange (4). The construction component having this shape is rigid and particularly easy to integrate into the vehicle body shell.

Abstract: The invention relates to a building element for erecting internal walls, outer walls and or ceilings or roofs, preferably flat or slightly slanted roofs of a building, consisting of an insulating layer forming an insulating core made of mineral fibres bound by a binding agent, especially rock wool fibres and/or glass wool fibres bound with a synthetic resin, and at least one preferably metal covering layer which is disposed on a large surface of the insulating layer. An adhesive layer is placed between the covering layer and the insulating layer and used to glue the covering layer to the insulating layer.

Abstract: Electrolytic protection of steel-reinforced concrete bodies such as bridges and building facades is achieved with carbon material (3, 12, 23) inserted into the concrete body (6, 10, 21). The carbon material is connected to act as a anode with the steel reinforcement (1, 11, 22) as a cathode, so that corrosive chloride ions migrate away from the steel reinforcement. The carbon material is inserted so as also to act as a reinforcement. In one arrangement carbon textile material is provided between inner and outer grout-filled plastics ducts (2, 4, 5) fixed around post-tensioned steel cables (1). In another arrangement a carbon rod (12), or pin (23), is fixed between a concrete body (23) and a steel I-beam (22).

Abstract: A board assembly includes a panel and a frame. The frame has a generally annular shape and includes first and second sections. The panel is retained between the first and second sections. The frame also includes a snap-fit device positioned on at least one of the first and second sections for attaching the second section to the first section, thereby facilitating the assembly of the panel with the frame. The frame also includes a plurality of storage pockets formed therewithin for receiving a writing instrument in different orientations.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a wall panel characterized by a plurality of individual wires having a sine wave configuration having an upper and lower apex, alternate wires being parallel to and out of phase with the adjacent wire, with the lower apexes of the individual wires welded to a lower wire mesh and the upper apexes of said individual wires welded to a upper wire mesh; and an insulation material formed of synthetic expandable resin in situ to surround and embed the individual wires between said lower and upper meshes. Further, the present invention is directed to a machine and method for making the panels of the present invention.

Abstract: A method of making an insulation product is provided. An uncured or partially cured mat containing randomly oriented inorganic fibers and a heat curable binder agent is formed. The mat has a pair of side portions and a first and second major surfaces thereon. A nonwoven sheet is applied to the first major surface. The nonwoven sheet comprises randomly oriented glass fibers. The uncured or partially cured mat is heated with the nonwoven sheet, wherein the mat is cured to form a low density mat and the nonwoven sheet is bonded to the first major surface by the heat curable binder agent.

Abstract: A wet concrete recycling system for mixing trucks returning to the cement plant throughout the workday. “Residual-collection” molds, kept on-hand at the plant, are filled with any excess wet concrete present in the returning trucks. The molds are configured to form finished components such as ground planks, shoring planks, stack wall planks, and the like. The finished components are low in cost due to the use of recycled wet concrete, inexpensive reinforcing materials, and handles/assembly elements fabricated from other recycled materials. The finished components may be sold or leased to customers, thereby converting costs typically associated with traditional residual concrete disposal techniques into supplemental income streams.

Abstract: A portfolio including a panel and a removable and reversible article carrying board. The panel and board have a fastening arrangement, preferably a hook and loop fastener, for releasable engagement therebetween. The board preferably has at least one fastening arrangement located on each side. At least one fastening arrangement preferably extends outwardly beyond the board or panel to engage a fastening arrangement located on an away facing board or panel side. In a preferred embodiment, each board side has a fastener strip disposed along side edges and the panel has a pair of spaced apart outwardly extending fastener strips that each engages a fastener strip on the away facing board side and that also each engages a fastener strip on the toward facing board side. The board can include an expandable elastic pocket of bonded and preferably heat sealed construction.

Abstract: An insulating spacer has a body defining at least one closed insulating cavity. In one embodiment, the spacer is fabricated from a foam material having a desiccant. In one embodiment, the spacer includes a plurality of insulating cavities while maintaining a structure that provides strength to the glazing unit.