Abstract: A tree injection device including a piston slidably received within a cylinder to define a piston chamber and a rack chamber within the cylinder, a reservoir in fluid communication with the piston chamber, wherein a first check valve allows fluid to pass from the reservoir to the piston chamber while substantially preventing fluid from passing from the piston chamber to the reservoir, an injector in fluid communication with the piston chamber, the injector being adapted for insertion into a tree, wherein a second check valve allows fluid to pass from the piston chamber to the injector, while substantially preventing fluid from passing from the injector to the piston chamber and a motor operatively connected to the piston to advance the piston through the cylinder.

Abstract: A floral sleeve initially having a flattened state and openable therefrom for use in covering, containing or wrapping a floral grouping, botanical item, pot, or pot having a floral grouping or botanical item therein. The sleeve has a concave lower end having an inwardly curved lower edge, and may have a detachable upper portion. The sleeve may have a non-linear or linear upper edge. when having a detachable upper portion, the sleeve has a detaching element which, when employed to detach the upper portion, leaves a linear or non-linear upper edge on the lower portion of the sleeve. The concave lower end of the sleeve may have a gusset therein.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for forming a decorative covering about a flower pot or a floral grouping from a sheet of material, the sheet of material having printed thereon a graphic image that is prominently displayed on a selected portion of the decorative covering. The graphic image may be a masterpiece of art produced by one of the Great Masters of the Renaissance, at least a portion of a musical score, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A method for wrapping a wrapper about a floral grouping wherein the wrapper is a sleeve or sheet of material having a cinching tab or strip of bonding material, or both, and a detaching element such as perforations for detaching a portion of the sleeve or sheet of material. The floral grouping is placed on the sheet of material which is wrapped thereabout, or the floral grouping is disposed in the interior space of the sleeve. The wrapper may further comprise an additional strip of bonding material for bonding an informational card or label to the wrapper. After the wrapper is wrapped about the floral grouping, a portion of the wrapper may be removed by using the detaching element, thereby leaving a portion of the wrapper wrapped or bound about the floral grouping.

Abstract: A decorative cover for use with a plant having substantial horizontal growth is provided, as well as methods of making and using same. The decorative cover includes a base in which the plant can be disposed and a decorative border connected to and extending from the base. The decorative border has a curvilinear, undulating configuration which permits the decorative border to hold, support and cushion individual leaves and petioles of the plant to prevent damage thereto and to accommodate horizontal growth of the leaves and petioles of the plant.

Abstract: The characteristic features of the standing flowerbed according to the invention are: the flowerbed consists of the square, perpendicular base 1 with oval corners and the cylinder-like fixable ending 2 shaped in the symmetry axis. The vertical sleeve segments of the supporting column 3 are shapely joined with the ending and they are removable. On its side planes it has profiled perpendicular supports 4 with enforcing ribs for the flowerpots 5. The top of the supporting column is finished with the vertical sleeve segment 6, in the upper opening of which there is shapely placed a flowerpot 5, which is removable. In the inner space of the perpendicular square base 1, in the corners, there are cone-shaped nests 7 for flowerpots 5. Between them, in the symmetrical axis, there are nests 8 for the vertical sleeve segments 3 and 6 shaped as truncated cone at the connection side, slightly converging to the inside of the side planes.

Abstract: A projection window operator providing horizontal displacement of a window relative to a vertical plane of the frame of the window. With at least one projection window operator installed on each of opposing sides of a window, the window can be actuated between a first closed position and second open position in which trickle ventilation is provided around the window. The projection window operators installed on a window can be interconnected for simultaneous actuation, or actuated individually, providing selective ventilation on either side.

Abstract: A security door is mounted for hinged movement on a frame and includes a wrap-around right-angle member mounted for pivotal movement at an edge of the door. In use the wrap-around member projects over a portion of the frame and provides additional locking. In a preferred form the member is controlled by a bar that also inserts and withdraws one or more locking bolts at the same time.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for attaching a window or door sill to a building support structure is provided. The apparatus includes a rectangular frame that is attachable to a building support structure and provides an upper surface for a sill, to be securely attached to the apparatus. The apparatus thereby provides a raised surface with which to attach the sill. The apparatus includes a lip, which helps align the sill along the upper surface of the apparatus, and also helps prevent water intrusion. The apparatus further includes a support vein that runs through the center and along the length of the apparatus to provide added support strength.

Abstract: A locking strut for use on sliding doors, windows and other sliding closures. The locking strut is supplementary to any closure lock. The strut has at least one receiver in the bottom surface to receive one or more guide rails included in the guide channel of the casement. The apparatus also preferably includes a hold or holds that allow easier insertion and handling. One strut may be used in the casement both when the sliding door is in the open position and the closed position. This is allowed by having one end received in the casement upright in a first orientation for a first slider position. The other end does not fit within the casement in a second slider position. This allows the strut to serve as both a supplementary locking device and as a threshold cover to exclude debris from the guide channel when the slider is open.

Abstract: The present invention provides a flexible abrasive product comprised of an open cell foam backing, a foraminous barrier coating and a shaped foraminous abrasive coating.

Abstract: A compact having a tungsten carbide substrate and an ultra hard material layer is provided. Also provided is a method of forming such a compact and a bit incorporating such compact. The compact tungsten carbide substrate has a lower content of cobalt than conventional compact substrates. The compact substrate may have tungsten carbide particles having a median particle size greater than conventional compact substrates.

Abstract: A sales and presentation area is described, having individual sales and presentation regions (1, 2), a first part (1) of the sales and presentation regions (1, 2) being arranged in such a way that it at least partially encloses an essentially circular region and a second part (2) of the sales and presentation regions (1, 2) being arranged in such a way that it at least partially covers an essentially circular region, the region at least partially covered by the second part (2) of the sales and presentation regions (1, 2) having a smaller outer circumference than the outer circumference of the region which is at least partially enclosed by the first part (1) of the sales and presentation regions (1, 2), so that an essentially annular region (3) is defined between the first part (1) and the second part (2) of the sales and presentation regions (1, 2). As described, the essentially annular region (3) is rotatably mounted in the horizontal direction.

Abstract: The invention concerns devices protecting a built object against flood and excessive tidewaters. A preferred embodiment of the device generally comprises a built object, including a body (20), capable of substantially vertical displacement, mounted upon displaceable footings (22), which rest upon a foundation (30) absence flood conditions. The device comprises internal chambers (100L), (100R) arranged inside foundation (30). Each internal chamber is connected through pipes and taps with an external chamber (45) collecting a non-hydraulic liquid, preferably floodwater. The device comprises directing members (26), guiding said displacement, preferably made as a system of telescopically jointed snug-fitting barrels secured to the foundation and indirectly to the footings. The device comprises a number of nonfloatable lifting member units (104L) and (104R), each disposed inside one internal chamber.

Abstract: A shelter of the type constituted by at least one polygonal roofing element held in position by one end of a substantially horizontal arm, of which the other end is held by a vertical pole. This shelter is characterized in that the arm is connected to the pole by connection elements adapted to allow the arm to be adjusted both in the vertical and in the horizontal direction.

Abstract: A modular system of construction of loft apartment buildings. This type of unit is in high demand in many metropolitan areas, and the modular nature of the inventive buildings allows them to be produced quickly and at low cost. In addition, the invention provides a novel system for interconnecting apartments quickly during construction, providing further cost savings. A mix of apartment types, including handicapped-accessible apartments, may be placed in each building, with the proportions of different apartment types being tailored to the needs of the local market and the constraints of local building codes. The apartment modules may be sized to permit convenient shipping of modules within the constraints of overland shipping regulations.

Abstract: An expandable and collapsible structural module is provided. The module includes at least three strut pairs, the at least three strut pairs being arranged end to end, at least three corners being defined by connected ends of the at least three strut pairs. The module also includes at least three legs pivotably connected at respective ones of the at least three corners to the connected ends of the at least three strut pairs, at least one of the at least three legs being a telescoping leg.

Abstract: For use with prefabricated pool wall panels that have a top flange extending outwardly from the pool cavity to attach a coping layer, an extender strip attachable to the top flange increases the effective width of coping support. The extender strips have a curvature conforming to the curvature of the wall panel. The extender strip includes a flat portion for supporting a coping layer and a flange portion adjacent the outside perimeter of the strip. The strip can be attached to the wall panel with the flange portion facing up or down, depending on the nature of the coping layer. The structure may also include horizontal support brackets and vertical support braces.

Abstract: A temporary, one piece floor cover, or drop cloth, is disclosed. Wherein this single piece floor cover has been made to pass through a doorway, cover the immediate working area of both sides of a doorway, and do so while laying flat, eliminating bunching, and facilitating door operation; in a most efficient manner. A unique section of this floor covering offers this ability as well as the ability to accommodate a variety of door or doorway widths, when attempting to protect the permanent flooring of this specific area from any potential spills, stains, or general traffic and debris; consistently and efficiently.

Abstract: A window or door assembly includes a frame for a window or door. Preinstalled flashing is coupled along the frame and includes overlapping portions substantially adjacent to at least one intersection of the flashing so the flashing is continuous around at least a portion of the frame. In one option, the preinstalled flashing is pliable and foldable against the frame in a storage position. In another option, at least one bracket is coupled to the frame and bendable against the frame and retained thereto in a storage position. In still another option, the preinstalled flashing is coupled to the frame along at least an upper frame member and side frame members. Optionally, the overlapping portions are substantially adjacent to the at least two corners defined by the upper frame member and side frame members.

Abstract: A point-supported cladding system for finishing the exterior of a building or like structure has a plurality of like rigid box-like glazed cladding units. Each cladding unit includes a rigid spacer frame bounding the cladding unit, a pair of parallel light-transmissive glass lites having a thickness of not more than about 9 mm mounted at their periphery on said rigid spacer frame by means of a resilient seal, and a plurality of first attachment elements provided at discrete attachment points on said cladding unit. The cladding unit is dimensioned and configured to have sufficient rigidity to maintain its structural integrity when supported only at the discrete attachment points. A plurality of complementary second attachment elements are provided for mounting on structural members of the building.

Abstract: A corner trim member for mounting on a wall surface in combination with decorative siding panels. The corner trim member includes a plurality of decorative elements integrally formed with the corner trim member and disposed in a vertical arrangement the decorative elements define a front face of said corner trim member. The corner trim member may also include a top edge disposed above the decorative elements; a bottom end; a pair of side edges; and a longitudinally extending channel located adjacent each side edge for receiving a laterally disposed decorative siding panel. The longitudinally extending channels may be defined by a back surface of the side edges, an angled end wall extending from the back surfaces, and a mounting flange extending from the end walls. The angle between respective end walls and back surfaces may be an acute angle. The front face and the decorative elements may define a corner that is aligned with a corner of the wall surface that the corner trim member is mounted on.

Abstract: A vent for an exterior brick wall. The vent includes a first enclosure which is installed in the brick wall in place of an entire brick. The enclosure defines a flow path from ambient conditions to the air in between the brick wall and an interior wall. The vent includes a shield for protecting the flow path of the enclosure from being obstructed by falling debris. Some embodiments includes a vertical section of vents which is also protected from falling debris such as trash mortar.

Abstract: A fabricated concrete foundation wall is provided with a plurality of insulation panels and reinforcing ribs to improve strength and reduce the density of the wall panel. The foundation wall panels are easily placed and interconnected together to quickly provide a foundation adapted to support the main walls of a home, for example. The foundation panels in one embodiment generally include a facewall that may have at least one carbon fiber band positioned horizontally therethrough to provide additional stiffness.

Abstract: A magnetic wall border system and a method of using the system is described. A magnetic wall border may be a removable portion, and may have a magnetic or magnet-attracting layer and a decorative layer.

Abstract: A granite tile for forming an inside corner of a countertop is provided, comprising a first surface adapted to act as part of a counter top; a second surface for securing to a base; a front edge, said front edge sized to extend past and downward from said base; and a corner edge between said front edge and a second edge, said corner edge shaped to receive a second corner edge.

Abstract: A modular construction assembly includes a plurality of modular construction members each having a passageway structured to receive and engage at least a portion of an interconnection assembly therethrough. The interconnection assembly comprising one or more interconnection members structured to removably interconnect the plurality of modular construction members to one another to form a modular construction unit, the modular unit disposable into a plurality of arrangements. The interconnection assembly further structured to permit interconnection of a plurality of modular construction units to one another, in a variety of configurations, thereby permitting quick and easy assembly of a variety of structures.

Abstract: A starter block and a shingle are utilized to form courses that may be positioned in overlapping fashion on a roof to form a roofing covering system. The particular design of the starter block and shingle result in a roofing product that provides increased durability over previous designs. The starter block may be formed with top and bottom surfaces, opposite side surfaces with tapering heights, and a front surface having a greater height than a back surface of the starter block. When the starter block is coupled to a roof deck, a semi-rigid shingle having a generally planar bottom surface may be placed upon the starter block so that a portion of the shingle extends off of the starter block over the back surface thereof and onto the roof deck to facilitate contact between the shingle and the roof deck at a location more proximal to the starter block back surface than if the same back surface had the same height as the front surface.

Abstract: A building product includes a pultruded panel including a first wall and a second wall separated by a space, the pultruded panel is configured to provide a stucco-like exterior surface when mounted to a building.

Abstract: A mounting clip is designed to assist positioning and mounting of a first siding board to a wall overlapping a portion of a second siding board. The mounting clip includes a hanger which hangs the mounting clip on the second siding board. The mounting clip also includes a shelf. The shelf positions the first siding board such that the first siding board overlaps the second siding board. The mounting clip allows a single installer to accurately and efficiently install siding boards. The base of the mounting clips can be used as a guide to identify the portion of the siding board that can be nailed to the wall because the clip identifies the area that is going to be covered by the next siding board. An air gap between the wall and the siding boards is created by the mounting clip and prevents moisture from being trapped therebetween.

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing lightweight concrete composite blocks includes a form, a station conveyor, a form-loading station, a form assembly station, a curing oven, and a block removal station. The station conveyor conveys the form or a multitude of forms around the apparatus in a continuous loop to produce a desired rate of production of lightweight concrete composite blocks. The form-loading station fills the form with a lightweight concrete composite. The form assembly station assembles the form to seal the composite within the form. The curing oven cures the lightweight concrete composite into a lightweight concrete composite block. The block removal station removes the lightweight concrete composite block from the form prior to the return of the form to the form-loading station for re-use.

Abstract: A civil engineering structure, intended for ensuring protection against impacts of moveable masses, has a face exposed to the impacts of moveable masses. The structure includes, in the region of the face exposed to the impacts of moveable masses, a set of individual construction elements secured to one another and filled completely or partially with at least one material having a capacity for being deformed elastoplastically, the individual construction elements liable to be damaged by impacts of moveable masses being capable of being replaced individually by similar individual construction elements.

Abstract: An economical, prefabricated, above ground “storm shelter “or “safe room” for personal protection from hurricanes, tornadoes, and other high wind events. The structure meets all FEMA guidelines for providing resistance to winds in excess of 250 mph and preventing missile penetration through the walls from airborne debris. The shelter can be installed inside of an existing room on concrete slab such as a garage or outside on a concrete slab constructed specifically for the shelter. The storm shelter walls are constructed of steel C-Channel components stacked and bolted in a horizontal configuration. The roof consists of angle iron for supports or rafters, and flat plate for the outer sheathing. The door is made from an assembly of flat steel plate, bar grating, flat bar cross members, hinges, and locking brackets bolted together. The locking mechanism consists of three locking pins attached to a locking bar for single action panic proof locking capability.

Abstract: A support for suspending reinforcing steel relative to a form wall at a spaced distance is provided. The support includes a vertical member having a first end and a second end, a cantilever support arm extending from the vertical member for supporting a length of reinforcing steel orientated horizontally at a predetermined elevation and at a spaced distance from the form wall, and a clamp means for securing the support to the form wall so that the support arm is perpendicular to the form wall and extends towards the opposite side of the form. A plurality of support arms can be provided for suspending many different lengths of reinforcing steel at different elevations. The support is intended to be used in the construction of reinforcing structures, as for grade beams and is removed from the form wall prior to the pouring of concrete into the form.

Abstract: An improved siding clip includes a planar sheet having a lower fold section having a lower end and an upper generally triangular securement section including at least one fastener hole formed therein. The lower fold section includes a generally upright upper section generally adjacent the upper triangular securement section, and a siding edge receiving and retaining structure is mounted on the upper section of the lower fold section which includes a generally L-shaped wall extending rearwards and downwards from the upper section and a plate spring mounted adjacent the generally L-shaped wall operative to bias the siding clip upwards relative to the siding section held within the generally L-shaped wall to frictionally secure the siding clip on the siding section. The lower fold section is bent forwardly, then downwardly and then rearwardly to form a general “C”-shape channel operative to receive and retain a siding portion therein.

Abstract: A building product includes a base member for mounting to a structure and a cover member adapted to be snap-fit to the base member.

Abstract: Abstract of the Disclosure A building material (40) is provided comprising fiber-cement (10) laminated to gypsum (20) to form a single piece laminate composite. This single piece laminate composite exhibits improved fire resistance and surface abuse and impact resistance, but achieves these properties without the excessive weight and thickness of two piece systems. Additionally, because of the reduced thickness, the preferred laminate building material is easier to cut and is quicker and easier to install than two piece systems. Furthermore, forming the fiber-cement and gypsum into a single piece laminate eliminates the need to install two separate pieces of building material, thereby simplifying installation. In one embodiment, a 5/8” thick laminate composite is provided comprising a ½” thick gypsum panel laminated to a 1/8” thick fiber-cement sheet, the laminate composite having a fire resistance rating of 1 hour when measured in accordance with ASTM E119.

Abstract: A mortar applying machine incorporating housing, having a rotatable drive wheel mounted therein, the drive wheel adhered upon a pivot shaft located within the housing, and the drive wheel being disposed through the bottom of the housing for mortar and engagement with the surface of a row of blocks previously applied in the forming of a building wall. Fixedly mounted to the same shaft are a pair of paddles, formed of blades, which assure the proper shifting and movement of the fluid mortar into position within the housing, for passage out of its lower openings, and onto the transverse lands of the row of blocks as previously applied into the building wall. A diverter is provided within the housing to assure that the fluid mortar flows towards the front of the housing with respect to the direction of its movement when depositing a layer of mortar onto a previously laid row of blocks.

Abstract: This invention relates to core materials for lightweight building constructions in a multi-layer mode of construction, which are also termed sandwich constructions. The core material according to the invention can be used in combination with all metallic or non-metallic (cladding) layers which are suitable for sandwich constructions. The core material according to the invention consists of a basic structure, preferably of a composite material comprising bedding or sealing material as well as a reinforcement, and optionally filling materials in addition depending on the embodiment. The geometric structure of the core material according to the invention is lattice-like. Each lattice cell consists of lattice cell walls which can be closed or perforated like a mesh, and of a cell volume which can be empty or which can be completely or partly filled.

Abstract: A packaging machine is described having a grouping device for grouping containers comprising a supply device (2) which consecutively with a predetermined speed supplies containers (5) to a working station (20) and a grouping device (6a-6d, 60a-60d) grouping containers on the supply device (2). The grouping device comprises a sensor element (70) for detecting the supply of a container (5) and at least two stopper elements (6a-6d, 60a-60d) which are, for stopping the motion of subsequent containers, successively moved at a time which is determined from the time of detection of the supply of a container (5) and from the speed of the supply device (2), while the supply device (2) keeps on supplying containers (5).

Abstract: In a unit for transferring products from a packaging machine to a feeding line of a boxing machine, a conveying belt has a plurality of seats for receiving products released by the packaging machine. A curved plate is associated to the conveying belt in a region corresponding to a passage portion between an upper run and a lower run, to close the seats and hold the products. A hopper is situated downstream with respect to the curved plate and receives the products released by the seats of the lower run, disengaged from the curved plate, and convey the products to a compartment made in the feeding line below. A sensor is associated to the hopper and counts the number of products received by the hopper. A straight plate is situated downstream respect to the curved plate and is operated to move in parallel directions, or opposite directions, with respect to the feeding direction of the lower run, respectively to close or open the seats disengaged from the curved plate.

Abstract: A beverage bottling plant for filling bottles with a liquid beverage, having a filling element for filling bottles with a liquid beverage and a filling machine having such a filling element. 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.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.

Abstract: A packaging machine has a machine region and a production region which are separated by a partition. The partition has openings for components which project from the machine region into the production region. In accordance with the invention, the partition is formed from one single plate which has several blind holes on its side facing the machine region, whose closed bottom can be removed to form openings. The bottom on the side facing the production region forms a smooth, continuous, depression-free surface with the adjoining regions of the surface of the plate.

Abstract: A wrapper for wrapping a flower pot and/or floral grouping. The wrapper is constructed of a sheet of material having an extension attached to a portion of the sheet of material. Preferably the extension has a lace pattern thereon. When the wrapper is formed about a flower pot to form a decorative cover, upper edges of the sheet of material and extension cooperate to form a skirt portion preferably having at least two separate edges providing a “two-sheet” effect in the decorative cover. The wrapper may have extensions on opposing ends of the sheet of material and may having one or more additional overlapping extensions.

Abstract: A wrapper for wrapping a flower pot and/or floral grouping. The wrapper is constructed of a sheet of material having an extension attached to a portion of the sheet of material. Preferably the extension has a lace pattern thereon. When the wrapper is formed about a flower pot to form a decorative cover, upper edges of the sheet of material and extension cooperate to form a skirt portion preferably having at least two separate edges providing a “two-sheet” effect in the decorative cover. The wrapper may have extensions on opposing ends of the sheet of material and may having one or more additional overlapping extensions.

Abstract: A wrapper for wrapping a flower pot and/or floral grouping. The wrapper is constructed of a sheet of material having an extension attached to a portion of the sheet of material. Preferably the extension has a lace pattern thereon. When the wrapper is formed about a flower pot to form a decorative cover, upper edges of the sheet of material and extension cooperate to form a skirt portion preferably having at least two separate edges providing a “two-sheet” effect in the decorative cover. The wrapper may have extensions on opposing ends of the sheet of material and may having one or more additional overlapping extensions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a package realizing a simpler structure, simpler production process, lower product cost, lower production cost, higher strength and excellent appearance. The package is produced by successively forming, on a first surface of a light permeable base, a first printing layer, an anti-offset layer and a second printing layer in a single printing step to give a backing sheet, and allowing the backing sheet to hold an article at the side of a second surface of the base.

Abstract: Methods of making slide-zippered reclosable packages are provided. In one embodiment, a pair of opposing film extensions are provided on each package between which a zipper and slider are attached. In another embodiment, sliders are inserted on to zippered packages output from a form-fill-seal machine or the like. In yet another embodiment, during package formation a reclosable zipper is sealed to each package and then a slider is inserted on to the zipper. In yet another embodiment, during package formation a reclosable zipper is sealed to each package and a slider is inserted on to each zipper, either before or after zipper sealing.

Abstract: The invention herein provides an improved manufacturing process for sterile containers pre-filled with topical antimicrobial solutions that reduces or avoids undesirable by-products as a result of the ethylene oxide gas sterilization technique. The process of the invention produces containers pre-filled with antimicrobial solution that are sterilized in accordance with the ethylene oxide technique, while at the same time have a toxic residue content within acceptable limits. The invention is particularly useful in the manufacture of plastic containers pre-filled with iodine-based antimicrobial solutions.

Abstract: A form-fill-seal method and apparatus for wrapping food items. A form-fill-seal apparatus includes a shaped seal member and a shaped cutting knife, for example, a curved seal member and a curved cutting knife. Wrapping film is provided to the form-fill-seal machine, e.g., as a flat shape, and formed into another shape. A food item is fed into a pocket of the formed wrapping film. A shaped seal is formed in the wrapping film along a first end of the food item using the shaped seal member and cut adjacent to the shaped seal with the shaped cutting knife.