Patents Issued in September 22, 2005
  • Publication number: 20050204646
    Abstract: A pedestal system includes a cabinet having a bottom wall, a top wall, a pair of sidewalls, and a rear wall that cooperate to define a forwardly-opening aperture that slidably receives a plurality of drawer assemblies therein. The pedestal system further includes interchangeable face plates for covering the drawer assemblies, an attachment system for attaching a drawer lock/interlock assembly that locks the drawer assemblies in a closed position and prevents multiple drawer assemblies from being simultaneously opened, and a drawer divider for segmenting an interior space of each drawer assembly. The drawer lock/interlock system includes a cam assembly that allows a constant force to be applied to each drawer assembly while opening each drawer and activating the lock/interlock assembly. The pedestal system further includes an attachment system for attaching the pedestal system to a free-standing partition system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventors: Paul Tupper, Peter Battey, John Hasbany, Marcus Cole, Theodore Haan, Bruce DuVall, John McCrackin, Nancy Funk, David Battey, Angela Simon
  • Publication number: 20050204647
    Abstract: A flashing strip for placement at an intersection between a wall and an adjacent roof against which a plurality of shingles are to be laid, the flashing strip comprising an elongated back panel from which a plurality of flashing tabs extend outward. The flashing tabs are disposed at an angle to the axis and in substantially parallel planes to one another. During use, the elongated back panel is disposed against and coupled to the wall at the intersection, and shingles are then placed along the flashing tabs during the roofing process. The flashing strip may also include a ledge and/or a decorative molding above the flashing tabs. The flashing strips may be placed end to end to form a continuous flashing strip that may be installed before the placement of siding or the like on the wall. The siding may be installed by positioning the siding against the ledge before or after placement of the shingles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2005
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Applicant: COQUEST CORPORATION
    Inventors: Justin Zdeb, Brian Zdeb
  • Publication number: 20050204648
    Abstract: Disclosed is a flashing for weatherproofing an aperture made in a roof to allow passage of a chimney through the roof. The flashing has a malleable base member adapted to be mounted over the aperture made in the roof and on a surface of the roof surrounding the aperture and to match the shape of roof surface. The base member comprises a panel having edges adapted to be positioned on the roof and an opening large enough to allow passage of the chimney therethrough. The flashing also comprises a surrounding member being tubular in shape and extending upwardly from the base member to fit around the chimney. The bottom and surrounding structures are linked through a joining ring structure encircling a bottom opening of the surrounding member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2005
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventors: Andre Bibaud, Mario Pelletier
  • Publication number: 20050204649
    Abstract: A temporary gravesite marker for use in identifying a gravesite until a permanent gravestone is available includes a marker tablet which has a generally rectangular solid form with an upper surface to be marked with alphanumeric characters providing information regarding the deceased. The marker tablet is fabricated from a durable material and includes an upper surface and a substantially parallel bottom surface, both of which are substantially flat. The preferred marker tablet has a two-to-one (2:1) aspect ratio and measures 5-½ inches by 11 inches with a 1- 1/16 inch thickness. The density of the material selected, based upon the overall volume, yields a weight for the marker tablet of approximately ten pounds. The alphanumeric characters are inscribed into the upper surface of the marker tablet by means of a prepared stencil and by sandblasting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2005
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventors: Douglas Light, Jeffrey McGuire
  • Publication number: 20050204650
    Abstract: A detention structure made up of a plurality of modules all of which are similar to each other, and in basic structure identical. They are connected together to form a single main structure. In the main structure, each of the modules performs an independent function. Each modules has an inner end and an outer end, the inner end being connected to another module or structure. The outer end provides an opening to the exterior. The various structures provide different degrees of confinement, such as minimum security, medium security, and maximum security, respectively. The modules can be connected selectively with other modules, or with permanent buildings already existing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventor: Timothy Tobin
  • Publication number: 20050204651
    Abstract: A buffer bar fastening structure for fastening a buffer bar to a hinge of a cabinet door includes a barrel which has flanges on two ends to couple with arched portions at two ends of a latch member to couple the buffer bar on the barrel in a turnable manner. The latch member has one side connecting to a fastening member, which may be coupled with an adjusting slot of the hinge and a fastening section on another side to fasten the buffer bar to the hinge. The structure is simple and easy to install.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventor: Chih-Hung Li
  • Publication number: 20050204652
    Abstract: A shingle cutting device for use in roof valleys includes a base body having an upper surface and a lower surface and a handle device mounted on the upper surface. An inverted, generally C-shaped roof valley-engaging guide channel is formed on and extends along the lower surface of the base body, and a blade support arm is mounted on and extends outwards from the base body, the blade support arm having an inner end and an outer end. A blade support device such as a blade clamp is mounted on the blade support arm adjacent the outer end thereof and a shingle cutting blade is removably mounted in the blade support device and extends downwards therefrom, the shingle cutting blade operative to engage and cut shingles to form a straight cut shingled roof line which extends generally parallel with the adjacent roof valley.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2005
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventor: Leighton Schafer
  • Publication number: 20050204653
    Abstract: A two-piece ground water drainage conduit system for interior subterranean walls supported on a footing with a concrete floor having a peripheral edge supported on the footing. The conduit system includes a vertical wall portion that horizontally extends for disposition between the wall and the floor. This vertical wall portion is provided with a rear surface that has spacer protrusions for engagement with the wall to provide a narrow drainage passage therebetween and the vertical wall portion is dimensioned for extension above the floor. The second piece of the system consists of an independent horizontal conduit portion which is positioned adjacent and along the vertical wall portion under the floor periphery and the drain is provided with apertures therealong for admitting ground water from the vertical wall portion narrow drainage passage and from elsewhere.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventor: John Matthews
  • Publication number: 20050204654
    Abstract: An adjustable post mount includes a stationary portion that provides an attachment rod secured to a substructure such as the ground and which extends therefrom in a direction defining a first axis, and an adjustable post base that rests on the stationary portion. The post base includes a curved bottom bearing surface with a slotted aperture through which the attachment rod extends. A spacer having a curved surface corresponding to the bottom surface of the post base and a center aperture through which the attachment rod extends is interposed between the post base and the stationary potion and lies in engagement with the bottom surface of the post base so as to form a joint that enables angular adjustment of the post base with respect to the first axis to offset a vertical misalignment in the stationary potion within a predetermined range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventor: Kurt Fredrickson
  • Publication number: 20050204655
    Abstract: A device that simulates the presence of a high price stair tread end to provide the appearance of a full stair tread extending outwardly beneath a balustrade's bottom rail, when properly installed, which device has a generally horizontal first upper member, and a generally vertical second lower member, the lower member being disposed within a rear surface recess of the upper member, the upper member being milled on at least one vertical surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventor: A. Gary Bartel
  • Publication number: 20050204656
    Abstract: A breathable waterproof structure, made from a waterproof layer, mounted on an exterior wall side, that is a composite of a spun bonded non-woven sheet material with a resin layer on an interior surface of the sheet material; and a vent layer-forming member that is a corrugated spun bonded non-woven sheet material that is integrally attached to the waterproof layer by being multiply spot-adhered via the valleys of the corrugations and thereby generating the vent layer with a designated gap with the waterproof layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2005
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventor: Shigeru Baba
  • Publication number: 20050204657
    Abstract: A door assembly includes a frame with brick mold, a threshold, and a door panel. A plastic member is mounted to the frame and the plastic member defines a flashing strip, a nailing fin, and a tear-away construction cover that protects a portion of the frame, such as the brick mold, from damage during construction. After construction, the construction cover is torn away to reveal the protected clean and undamaged brick mold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventor: Robert Ellingson
  • Publication number: 20050204658
    Abstract: An internal lintel where masonry units are mechanically attached to a suspension member 3 by means of an anchor 2. The suspension member is attached to a hidden support beam 6 by means of a continuous strut 5 and strut fastener 8. No part of the lintel is visible after construction of the wall is complete.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventor: Thomas Patterson
  • Publication number: 20050204659
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a glass barrier system including at least one post adapted to support at least one piece of glass above a base structure, such as a concrete slab or a masonry wall. The post is connected with a support member extending from the base structure. In one embodiment, aluminum posts are supported by steel members embedded into and extending from concrete so as to suspend the aluminum posts above the concrete. Some embodiments of the present invention also utilize a glazing bead to help hold the glass in place with respect to the posts. The glass barrier system can also include a rail connected with the glass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2005
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventor: Tracy Hansen
  • Publication number: 20050204660
    Abstract: A system of mounting a facade panel (12);(25), in which system vertical rails (2) are fitted on the mounting surface and horizontal rails (4) and the facade panels are fitted on horizontal rails. Vertical rails (2) are fitted as straightening rails of the mounting surface, whereby they are fixed to the mounting surface by means of adjusting brackets (11) arranged at a distance from each other, the fixing holes portion (9),(14) between said rail and adjustable bracket including an adjustable distance towards and the mounting face and so forth, and rails (2) including at chosen spacing of distances fixing holes (15) for fitting of horizontal rail (4) and that horizontal rails (4) include at chosen spacing of distances fixing holes (9) for fixing in vertical rails (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2003
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventor: Samuli Tiirola
  • Publication number: 20050204661
    Abstract: A plastic panel assembly is formed by least first and second plastic boards secured at an interlocked joint of the boards. Each of boards having an identical construction comprises a main body portion with first and second side edges to opposite sides of the board. The first edge region has a locking part extending down from the top surface of the board and the second edge region has a second locking part extending up from the bottom surface of the board. The first and second locking parts of the boards secured with one another to form the interlocked joint. The panel assembly further includes a moisture drainage channel and a mechanical fastener receiving surface separated from one another at the interlocked joint of the assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventors: Ray Showers, John Showers
  • Publication number: 20050204662
    Abstract: A resin deck board has a top surface with a plurality of water drainage channels spaced from one another extending axially in the top surface of the board. The top surface of the board also includes a plurality of feed channels which are angled relative to and which intersect with the drainage channels. The drainage channels penetrate to a depth at least as great as that of the feed channels into the top surface of the board to promote water from the feed channels to drain in to the drainage channels which then carry the water off of the top surface of the deck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventors: Ray Showers, John Showers
  • Publication number: 20050204663
    Abstract: A means to dry stack structural concrete block walls load bearing and non-load bearing) providing improved structural strength by grouting—especially partially grouting techniques and providing no web interference even in stack bonded configurations. Instead of having concrete block cells of different sizes—one on top of the other from one course to the next—during the dry-stacking process, the invention provides for the cells (cores) of the blocks to line up perfectly to provide a well defined column for concrete grout . . . making it easier, faster . . . and technically superior to the current mortarless systems using raised lugs (and other known methods) for face shell alignment. The improved cell (core) alignment is provided in both running bond and stack bonded dry-stack construction methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventor: Alan Ferguson
  • Publication number: 20050204664
    Abstract: The invention provides the combination of a grille and a connector frame for a duct outlet in a HVAC system. At least one lock element extends from one of the connector frame and the grille and releaseably engages the other of the connector frame and grille in a releasable connection to hold the grille to the connector frame. The lock element may be manipulated from the exterior of the grille to release the grille from the connector frame without the use of tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2005
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventor: Darryl Snyder
  • Publication number: 20050204665
    Abstract: Self-supporting timber box having a base panel, lateral walls each projecting perpendicularly from one side of the base panel to delimit the profile of an internal space of the box, a plurality of internal partitions (14) which are parallel to each other and perpendicular to the base panel and which extend between the lateral walls in such a way as to divide the internal space into a plurality of compartments intended to receive a heat-insulating lining, and a cover panel, wherein it has at least one stiffening element (16) which is positioned in the internal space transversely with respect to the internal partitions and which has an area of connection (17, 18) to each of the internal partitions to increase the buckling resistance of the internal partitions, the area of connection extending over a depth greater than or equal to half of the distance between the base and cover panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2005
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Applicant: GAZ TRANSPORT ET TECHNIGAZ
    Inventors: Jacques Dhellemmes, Gery Canler
  • Publication number: 20050204666
    Abstract: A brick veneer assembly having improved accommodation of brick tolerances, simple assembly, and lower cost relative to the prior art. A plurality of bricks having a tapered locating surface are provided. A support panel includes horizontal rows of L-shaped retainers and corresponding rows of holes. Each L-shaped retainer further includes a leg portion extending away from the support panel, and a foot portion that depends downwardly away from the leg portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2005
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventor: James Passeno
  • Publication number: 20050204667
    Abstract: A speaker support system is adapted for use in a suspended ceiling with grid openings and ceiling panels. The system has a speaker support base capable of supporting at least one speaker within a ceiling opening without interfering with the operation of the speaker. A guide flange is integral to the speaker support base and is adapted to align at least a portion of a ceiling tile within the grid opening. A support flange having an offset at each end is integral to the system, connected to the guide flange, and supports at least a portion of the ceiling tile within the ceiling grid opening so that the opening is filled with the speaker support base and the remaining portion of the opening is filled with ceiling tile. The base and guide flange are formed from a single piece of material, which is perforated substantially to at least some of the edges thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2005
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Applicant: Lowell Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Wilhelm Lowell, Jeffrey Garstick, Carey Porter, Daryl Schoolfield
  • Publication number: 20050204668
    Abstract: A rot resistant window shutter and method of manufacture therefor, wherein the shutter is manufactured as a one-piece construction from a suitable cellular polyvinyl chloride substrate, and may be selectively structural and/or aesthetically manipulated without concern of degradation of structural integrity of the shutter, and thus without concern of jeopardizing the rot resistivity thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2005
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventor: Kurt Buchwald
  • Publication number: 20050204669
    Abstract: A work platform for a lighting operator or a cameraman is described, which has a mounting for the apparatus to be operated and a seat for the operator. The work platform consists thereby of foldable sidewalls, which in a transport position lie parallel with the floor and receive frame parts below themselves, which serve to complete the entire work platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventor: Karsten Gierss
  • Publication number: 20050204670
    Abstract: A wood shingle panel of a given length for use to cover a wall or a roof. The panel is made of a plurality of wood shingles positioned in adjacent relationship to form a row. These wood shingles are attached to a slat consisting of a metal sheet of inverted J cross-section that extends along the length of the panel at a given distance below the top edges of the wood shingles rearwardly of the same. The slat made of a metal sheet has a main wall punched in such a way as to form a plurality of spaced apart spikes which act as nails to attach the wood shingles onto the slat when the main wall of the slat is applied and pressed onto the row of wood shingles. The metal slat also has an inverted U-shaped top wall that projects externally on top of the main wall when the wood shingles are attached to it. This inverted U-shaped top wall is sized to receive and hook onto the top edges of the wood shingles of a similar wood shingle panels positioned below.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventor: Guildo Deschenes
  • Publication number: 20050204671
    Abstract: First and second concrete sections connected to one another. The first concrete section has a first side and a first edge at least partially embedded in the first side. The second concrete section has a second and a second edge at least partially embedded in the second side. The first and second concrete sections are positioned adjacent one another with the first and second edges being elongated and relatively straight and extending adjacent one another. The first and second edges are substantially evenly spaced from one another along the sections. The first and second edges are formed from a plastic material. A continuous weld is formed between the first and second edges and extends along the length of the edges and connects the first section to the second section. The weld is formed from a semi-flexible plastic material and resists materials from passing between the edges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Applicant: The Cretex Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Heuvel, Douglas Colclasure, Robert Hassey, Thomas Holmes, Ordean Johnson, John Nanna, Craig Wagenbach
  • Publication number: 20050204672
    Abstract: A method of patching a hole in a wall includes the steps of placing a support on a reverse side of the wall. The support is free floating. Next, a repair compound is applied over the support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventor: Laura Hansen
  • Publication number: 20050204673
    Abstract: A basement wall repair system and method employs columns mounted vertically across the failed section of the wall. The columns are mounted at their top ends to the sill plate and the ceiling members, or joists, of the building and at their bottom ends to the building floor. An angle is installed on the side of the sill plate along the length of the sill plate. A threaded member is installed on the angle at each point at which a column will be mounted. Each column has an opening through which a threaded member is inserted. A nut is threaded onto the end of the threaded member and tightened against the column to cause the column to exert force against the failed section of the wall to stabilize the wall. The earth outside the wall can be excavated upon installation of the system to allow tightening of the nut until the wall is at or nearly at its original position. Shelving can be provided, if desired, on the columns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2005
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventor: William Reed
  • Publication number: 20050204674
    Abstract: A spacer is provided for use in a standing seam roof system in which roof panels are provided having a base portion and upstanding side flanges along opposed longitudinal sides of the panel. The panels are installed sequentially along roof purlins in a working direction. Occasionally a portion of each panel being installed trails in the working direction in relation to the remainder of the panel. A spacer element is provided with a hook for being suspended in the seam between upstanding side flanges of adjacent panels to advance the trailing portion of the panels and thereby straighten the panels of the roof system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventor: Joe Marshall
  • Publication number: 20050204675
    Abstract: An impact resistant shingle is provided, wherein the base mat is impregnated with an asphaltic material, with an asphaltic material on the upper surface of the shingle, and wherein another asphaltic material is disposed on the rear surface of the shingle, which other asphaltic material is softer with greater elongation than the asphaltic material used elsewhere in the shingle, such that crack resistance is afforded because energy from impact on the shingle is dissipated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventors: Richard Snyder, Husnu Kalkanoglu, Gregory Jacobs
  • Publication number: 20050204676
    Abstract: The invention relates to a panel element comprising a use side, a counter draw opposite the use side, a first side having a tongue, and a second side, which is opposite the first side and which has a slot that is complementary to the tongue. The tongue has a connecting element, which extends essentially perpendicular to the use side and whose cross-section has a first flank and a second flank that is located opposite the first flank. The cross-section of the connecting element has a center line running perpendicular to the use surface. In a first section (45) of the connecting element (4), when viewing in the direction of the use side (11), the slope of the first flank (41) and of the second flank (42) points outward from the center line (44) and the slope of the second flank (42) points toward the center line (44). The distance between the first flank (41) and the second flank (42) decreases perpendicular to the center line (44).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2003
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventor: Wilfried Weitzer
  • Publication number: 20050204677
    Abstract: The invention relates to a clamp unit for Do-It-Yourself (DIY) solid wood flooring having a first clamp, a second clamp and two spring clips. The first clamp includes a first protrusion, a T-shape protrusion disposed at the junction of two adjacent solid wood panels, and a tongue formed on the inner side of the first clamp and extended along a first clamp groove. The second clamp includes a second protrusion, a groove formed at the inner side of the second clamp and matching the tongue of the first clamp for engaging into each other, and a second clamp groove formed inside of the second clamp. The spring clips each include an opening mouth that fits tightly into the first and second grooves so that the first and second clamp are merged into one clamp unit. This allows the gap between the solid wood panels to automatically adjust and is suitable for irregular floor configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventor: Tzu-Chiang Mei
  • Publication number: 20050204678
    Abstract: Matchboarding system in the form of strips in wood and substitutes, fixed side by side next to each other with a tongue and groove joint (3), characterized in that, besides said matchboardings and/or ledges it includes (3): vii. a base profile such as a skirting board (4) with an interior back groove opened upwards (i) to receive the heads of said matchboardings orthogonally (3). viii. an upper profiling (2,12-59) with analogous clamping groove (i) at the top and orthogonal to said matchboardings (3), and ix. a system with an end or angled pillar (11) with an upper base (12) and a lower base (13) that with clamping tongues (S) insert into respective longitudinal back grooves (41) made on the back of said skirting board (4) on the lower part and on corresponding top clamping profiles (5).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Applicant: L.I.C.A.R. S.p.A.
    Inventors: Lanfranco Spagnol, Guerrino Rossetti
  • Publication number: 20050204679
    Abstract: A foam block concrete form including a pair of opposing foam panels spaced parallel from each other, a plurality of ties positioned transverse to and between the pair of opposed panels for holding the panels in spaced apart parallel relationship to each other, a single row of alternating teeth and sockets positioned and located along opposing horizontal longitudinal edges of each panel to enable the panels to be removably engaged with either opposed horizontal longitudinal edge of an adjacent vertically positioned panel having a substantially identical array of teeth and sockets formed along its opposed horizontal longitudinal edges, and a substantially flat planar surface located adjacent the single row of alternating teeth and sockets thereby providing a mechanism for facilitating the removal of water and other debris which may accumulate within the sockets or spaces formed between the teeth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2005
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Applicant: TRITEX ICF PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Henry Pfeiffer
  • Publication number: 20050204680
    Abstract: A collapsible structure with a self-locking mechanism includes a first hub, at least two struts pivotable connected at a first ends thereof to the first hub and movable relative to each another between a folded position and an expanded position, and a tension member adapted to limit pivotable movement of at least two struts such that, when in the expanded position, the at least two struts define an angle of less than 180°. The structure further includes a locking hub and at least two locking struts pivotably connected at first ends thereof to the locking hub and, at seconds ends thereof, to connection points on respective ones of the at least two struts. A method of erecting a structure is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventor: Theodore Zeigler
  • Publication number: 20050204681
    Abstract: A mechanically deployable, expandable and collapsible structure is provided. The structure includes at least one scissor assembly made up of a first and a second strut, a first spacer disposed between the first end of the first strut and the first end of the second strut when the scissor assembly is in the expanded position, and a second spacer disposed between the second end of the first strut and the second end of the second strut when the scissor assembly is in the expanded position. A tension member is connected to the first and second struts. The tension member is arranged such that the scissor assembly is moved from the folded position when there is slack in the tension member to the expanded position when the slack in the tension member is taken up.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventor: Theodore Zeigler
  • Publication number: 20050204682
    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for forming concrete structures, such as railroad crossing signal foundations. The apparatus includes a generally hollow form, which is made from a strong and durable material, such as metal (e.g., steel) or composite material. The form is tapered and includes two halves that are selectively attached together for easy removal from a completed foundation. The form further includes several cantilever bolt holders that extend over the form and include holes that receive cantilever bolts that are incorporated into the foundation. One or more vibrating elements may be removably attached to the tops of the cantilever bolts and/or to the sides of the form. The air vibrators may be selectively activated during the cement pouring process to vibrate the concrete and substantially reduce or eliminate air bubbles and defects within the foundation. A pair of adjustable legs is attached to the form and allows the form to be positioned and supported over a foundation hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2005
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventors: Pete Mihelcic, Daniel Mihelcic
  • Publication number: 20050204683
    Abstract: The present invention provides a plastic panel assembly such as a plastic deck formed by at least first and second plastic boards. These boards are secured at an interlocked joint of the boards. Both of the boards have the same construction with each board comprising a main body portion having first and second edge regions to opposite sides of the board. The first edge region has a top surface which is a continuation of the top surface of the main body portion of the board. The first edge region also has a first locking part. The second edge region has a bottom surface which is a continuation of the bottom surface of the main body portion of the board and also has a second locking part. The interlocked joint between the boards is formed by engagement of the first locking part of the first edge region of the first board with the second locking part of the second edge region of the second board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventors: Ray Showers, John Showers
  • Publication number: 20050204684
    Abstract: At a beams-to-column joint connection of two beams to a column, in which the joint connection comprises both a gravity load-carrying connection and a moment-resisting connection, there is added a beam-to-beam connection across the column, using two gusset plates, facing each other, on opposite sides of the joint connection. The gusset plates, which are not connected to the column in a moment-resisting connection, connect the two beams, in a tension and moment-resisting connection with respect to each other, by longitudinal welds between the gusset plates and the beams, and provide the capability of withstanding disastrous events, including loss of column support and/or loss of integrity of the beams-to-column joint connection and severe torsional and lateral inelastic deformation due to direct blast pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventor: David Houghton
  • Publication number: 20050204685
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a connector for connecting foamed synthetic resin blocks when laying the blocks, and a method for connecting foamed synthetic resin blocks using the same in a civil construction work (hereinafter referred to as a foamed synthetic resin block construction work) using foamed synthetic resin blocks as civil construction materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventors: Hee-Man Park, Boo-Kyun Park
  • Publication number: 20050204686
    Abstract: A column for use in post-frame construction having a two piece construction in which a first or foundation column portion of the column is set into the earth with a proximal end thereof protruding from the earth. The proximal end of the foundation column includes a column bracket for joining the foundation column to a wooden column comprising the second portion of the two piece column of the present invention. The foundation column of the present invention comprises a precast concrete column. The foundation column of the present invention advantageously resists degradation of its mechanical properties due to environmental influences while providing the necessary strength to support a post-frame building, including, e.g., the environmental loads received by the building. The wood column comprising the second portion of the two piece column of the present invention advantageously provides ease of workability to complete construction of a post-frame building.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2005
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventors: Robert Meyer, Phillip Stoller
  • Publication number: 20050204687
    Abstract: Method for constructing concrete shear core buildings wherein a steel erection structure is built having steel columns and beams. The steel erection structure is made from pre-assembled segments that include the steel reinforcing bar for the concrete shear core. A peripheral steel structure is also constructed and the steel floors are built, cooperatively supported by the steel erection structure and the peripheral structure. Forms are positioned generally about the steel reinforcing bars and at least a portion of the steel erection structure. Concrete is poured in the volume defined by the forms, to build a portion of the concrete shear core. In a preferred embodiment, the steel erection structure and peripheral steel structure proceed approximately seven to nine floors ahead of the concrete shear core, and the concrete shear core is sized to support the completed building without accounting for the additional structural support provided by the steel erection structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Raftery, Mark Garland
  • Publication number: 20050204688
    Abstract: A stackable building wall unit adapted to be stacked with a plurality of identical building wall units in a plane to form a wall comprising three rectangular panels each including inner and outer faces, a pair of spaced apart long edges, and a pair of spaced apart short edges joined to the short edges of the other two panels to form a triangular, stackable building wall unit which can be stacked with the exterior surfaces of the panels in abutting relation. The exterior face of at least one of the panels includes a female recess therein for receiving a complementally formed key to facilitate alignment and preclude relative shifting of the stacked units in a direction extending between said long edges between the long edges. The key may suitably comprise a complementally formed male projection extending outwardly from another panel of an abutting unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2005
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventor: Brian Sherman
  • Publication number: 20050204689
    Abstract: A method for engaging a nut member with an elongate member extending from a subsurface of a building structure, whereby a clearance area above the subsurface of the building structure and surrounding the elongate member is occupied at least in part by the nut member while the surface is applied to the subsurface. The surfacing material is attached to the subsurface of the building structure proximate to the clearance area while the clearance area is so occupied and subsequently the nut member is disengaged from the elongate member to thereby vacate the clearance area previously occupied by the nut member. Also provided are kits comprising nut members alone or in combination with key members which cooperate with the nut members to disengage them from elongate members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventor: Louis DeJohn
  • Publication number: 20050204690
    Abstract: A tube is inserted in an opening of a girder web. Grooves formed in edges of the opening are mated with grooves on the tube, and a pair of reinforcing plates are attached to the tube so as to sandwhich the girder web. An auxiliary force applicator is inserted in an axial force introduction hole of the reinforcing plates, and in a state where one reinforcing plate is fixed, a load is applied to the other reinforcing plate in the rotational axial force direction, and as it is rotated greater force is applied, and the girder web and the pair of reinforcing plates are friction grip connected. The auxiliary force applicators are pulled out from the axial force introduction holes and the axial holes are plug welded, further fixing the reinforcing plates and the girder web.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2005
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventor: Masami Ishihara
  • Publication number: 20050204691
    Abstract: A holder for a spackling apparatus holds the handle of a spackle hawk. The holder comprises a clip, a base and a cylinder. The clip is proximately disposed on the base and clips onto a user's attire, and the cylinder is disposed on the base. The cylinder can be canted forward or rearward. The base contains a detent for accepting an edge of the spackle hawk. The length of the base can be adjusted to align the detent with the edge of the spackle hawk. The holder is secured to the user's leg via a tie down strap and fastening device. A tape holder and a putty knife holder are disposed on the base for holding a roll of tape and a putty knife, respectively. The base of the holder for a spackling apparatus is curved to fit to the curvature of a user's leg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2005
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventor: David Elar
  • Publication number: 20050204692
    Abstract: A corner bead guiding system for dispensing compound to a corner surface is a handheld unit that has a separate compound channel and tape channel, both of which terminate slightly rearward of a blade located on the forward end of the unit. The unit has retractable wall guides on both right and left sides of the bottom allowing the user to follow and finish (add compound) the outside corner of wallboard easily and accurately.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2005
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventors: Randy Palmore, Jeffrey Gandy
  • Publication number: 20050204693
    Abstract: A composite sandwich structure is produced by providing a core structure, applying cover layers on opposite sides of the core structure, and forming an edge seal. The core structure has a folded cell structure with fold valleys forming continuous open channels with open ends and/or open channel sides at edges of the core structure. The channels extend along and are bounded between the fold valleys and the cover layers. The edge seal is formed to have a limited spatial volume in an edge region at an edge of the core structure, to close and seal open ends and/or open channel sides of the channels of the core, without an uncontrolled penetration of the seal material from the edge region to a greater depth into the open channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2005
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventors: Gregor Endres, Hans-Juergen Weber
  • Publication number: 20050204694
    Abstract: A wall cabinet system includes a bracket and a plurality of fasteners for connecting first and second side panels and first and second shelves. The bracket includes a plurality of fastener receiving holes. A first fastener extends through an upper side panel and a first fastener receiving hole; a second fastener extends through the lower side panel and a second fastener receiving hole; a third fastener extends through the upper side panel, a third fastener receiving hole, and the upper shelf; and a fourth fastener extends through the lower side panel, a fourth fastener receiving hole, and the lower shelf.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2005
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventors: Randall Tallman, William Lown
  • Publication number: 20050204695
    Abstract: Building panel (2), with spaced apart walls (4) forming cells (10) and with apertures (12). There is skin (14) that makes a projection (15) that allows the overlapping of one panel (2) with another panel (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventor: Paul Blazevic