Abstract: An easily assembled, portable sound booth comprised of ½? metal conduit pipe, ¾? polymer “tees”, ¾? polymer 3-way “elbows”, ½? nylon bushings, fastened together using conventional screws, bolts, and lock washers.

Abstract: A bastion including one or more free-standing structures for use in, for example, military applications and for force protection. The free-standing structures are made up of a plurality of pivotally interconnected fire resistant mesh covered wire panels and are filled with, for example, sand, crushed rock or granular materials.

Abstract: A metal frame for a building structure includes a structural beam, such as a truss, and a tubular purlin or trellis attached to the beam. The tubular purlin includes a configured end matably engaging a side of the beam and an attachment tab extending longitudinally from the configured end. The configured end and the attachment tab both are integrally formed from material of the tubular purlin. The structural attachment tab supports the configured end on the structural beam and structurally attaches the tubular purlin to the structural beam. In one form, the tubular purlin includes a wall section that covers an open end of the tubular beam. In another form, the configured end defines an angled recess setting the particular orientation of the beam relative to the purlin. In yet another form, interlock hooks are provided on the attachment tab.

Abstract: A deck system includes an interconnected subframe operable to engage a ground surface and provide an elevated substantially horizontal support surface. A subfloor is coupled to the subframe and defines a working surface. A masonry floor surface including a plurality of brick pavers, for example, is disposed on the working surface. The masonry floor surface provides the advantages of durability and low maintenance while the subframe and subfloor allow construction at an elevated location, such as a second story of a home.

Abstract: A connection is provided between a holder and a plurality of anchor bolts by means of a template. The holder is typically a form board for a cementious member such as a foundation. The template is releasably attached to the form board. The template is formed with a central elongated support, and a plurality of pairs of primary and secondary anchor bolt receiving platforms connected to the central elongated support. The pairs of primary and second anchor bolt receiving platforms are spaced along the central elongated support from each other. Each of the primary and secondary anchor bolt receiving platforms has an opening therein for receiving one of the anchor bolts there through, the openings in each pair of primary and secondary anchor bolt receiving platforms being in alignment so as to receive the same one of the anchor bolts.

Abstract: My invention, the Shear Wall Aspect Ratio Reducing Frame is a simple, economical, efficient, easy to install device that allows greater oppotunity and flexibility in the size and location of openings in the walls of wood frame constructed buildings particularly houses. The ARRF would replace the commercial, pre-fabricated systems now in use which are costly and inefficient labor-intensive shear wall devices. The ARRF achieves its goal by reducing the moment arm in the overturning equations that are used to determine the uplift forces in a shear wall. The ARRF reduces forces in walls rather than increase their bulk which is the strategic concept now in use throughout the design professions and the construction industry to solve the aspect ratio problem.

Abstract: A multi-purpose laminate beam for providing structural support to a spacecraft and to contain a pressurized gas, or pressure vessel. The inside of the beam has a metal layer that is over wrapped with at least one laminae. Disposed within the beam is a pair of dividers that allow for a pressurized volume or a least one pressure vessel. There is an access port through the beam for accessing the pressure vessel. The composite nature of the beam allows the beam to be relatively lightweight, but strong enough to support a load. By having the pressure vessel inside the beam, space is optimized. Furthermore the beam provides a measure of protection for the pressure vessel and any inhabitants of the spacecraft should the pressure vessel leak or explode.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of constructing a composite foundation structure (10) comprising shuttering (12) of pre-cast panels (14), defining an intersecting grid of channels (16) wherein beams (18) of settable material are cast. The panels (14) are connected to form rectangular structures (14.1). The rectangular structures are arranged on the ground (22), with the panels (14) in parallel extending spaced relationship, and with adjacent rectangular structures (14.1) being connected to and spaced from each other by spacers (20) of the same material. An interesting grid of channels (16) is thus defined between the rectangular structures (14.1). Thereafter a settable material is cast into the channels (16) and across the rectangular structures (14.1) and allowed to set. The concrete bonds to the pre-cast panels (14) and spacers (20) to form an integral composite foundation structure (10) that can be constructed relatively easily in problem soils.

Abstract: The method of the present invention includes grafting a glycidyl alkylene trialkoxy silane to a novolac phenolic resin in an organic solvent to form a modified novolac phenolic resin; mixing a tetralkoxy silane, an acid and water with the resulting organic solution containing the modified novolac phenolic resin, wherein hydrolysis and condensation reactions are carried out to form a —Si—O—Si— bonding; adding a curing agent for novolac phenolic resin to the resulting reaction mixture; evaporating the organic solvent and acid from the resulting mixture and heating the resulting mixture to form a novolac phenolic resin/silica hybrid organic-inorganic nanocomposite.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a structural panel includes determining structural loads to be placed upon the structural panel. The structural panel is manufactured from at least two generally parallel and spaced-apart thin-shell cementitious skins that are joined by a truss. The thickness of each cementitious skin is selected to meet the structural loads to be placed thereon and each skin is shaped to center reinforcement in the skin.

Abstract: A method for the production of a building construction with the aid of permanent formwork, comprising the steps of: placing formwork on a support, wherein the formwork includes a profiled formwork form with raised parts and lowered parts; applying a curable concrete mix on top of the formwork; curing the concrete mix; and placing reinforcement in at least one of the lowered parts of the formwork form, such that a reinforced beam is formed in said at least one lowered part of the formwork form. Such formwork is relatively lightweight and can provide certain physical building characteristics such as fire retardancy, thermal insulation and optionally acoustic insulation.

Abstract: The invention involves a manner of fabricating 3D construction forms by preparing first and second standard sized panels with a predetermined pattern of perforations and assembling same in spaced apart relationship by connecting the panels together with connectors designed to engage the perforations in the panels. The perforations of the panels are arranged in a specific pattern suitable for the assembly and use of the construction forms by means of an apparatus designed to form the perforations. The method also uses apparatus which assist in the orientation and alignment of the connectors to engage the panels. Modifications of the panels and connectors will allow the formation of 3D construction forms with corners of various configuration.

Abstract: A bushing for use with a door plug for securing a door to a metal frame. Said door prepped to receive the door plug with the door plug extended from an edge bore of the door and extended through a striker prep opening of said metal door frame. Said striker prep opening oversized for the extended end of said door plug. Said bushing configured to have a protrusion exterior mated to the striker prep opening and a through bore mated to the extended end of said door plug. Said bushing inserted into the striker plate opening and said door plug end extended through the through bore of said bushing whereby a fastener secured to the extended end of the door plug secures the door to the metal frame.

Abstract: Interlocking blocks for construction preferably include an in-line block, a corner block, an offset block and end blocks. The in-line block includes a connector extension disposed on one end and a connector cavity formed on the opposite end thereof. The connector cavity is sized to receive the connector extension. First and second retention projections preferably extend from a face of the in-line block. The corner block preferably includes the connector extension formed on one end and the connector cavity formed in a side at the opposite end thereof. The offset block includes the connector extension formed on one side at one end and the connector cavity formed on the opposite side at the opposite end thereof. The end block includes a connector extension or a connector cavity disposed on one end. At least one cavity is formed through each block.

Abstract: A method for manufacture and assembly of a concrete structure includes manufacturing, at a first location, wall sections and floor/ceiling sections. The wall sections include interior form walls of adjustable separation, and may include interior and exterior finish features, interior rebar, electrical and water supply, and optional fabric forms. The floor/ceiling sections include forms that have adjustable components, and may include rebar, interior finish features, and electrical and heating components. Wall sections and floor/ceiling sections are rotatably and slidably/rotatably attached to one another to define structure segments. Structure segments may be placed in shipping containers for transport. Structure segments are transported to a construction site in a compact orientation, manipulated to an assembled position, and then concrete is inserted into forms defined by the segments and permitted to cure.

Abstract: A pair of upright wall panels are each provided with a sidewardly spaced pair of generally parallel but inclined guide grooves extending vertically along the outer face of the upright frame edge rails. A connector assembly including a main activator rod having a pair of wedge members threaded thereon in spaced relationship therealong is positioned between the opposed upright edge rails. The wedge members have wedgelike edge flanges which protrude into the grooves of the opposed upright edge rails. Rotation of the activating rod causes the wedge members to simultaneously move relative to the rod in opposite directions to effect gripping engagement with the groove walls to simultaneously effect a drawing together of the edge rails and alignment thereof.

Abstract: The invention is in the field of poured concrete precast panels particularly such panels when used for foundation structures for buildings. Precast, prefabricated panels include a brick ledge with the brick ledge being set at different elevations to accommodate foundations on sloping ground. L-shaped, concrete, precast, prefabricated panels are used as corner members for such foundations. Individual panels including side panels and corner panels are bolted together at the side edges of the panels to form a complete foundation. The invention also relates to molds for making such precast, prefabricated panels. The mold to cast L-shaped corner panels is hinged about a vertical axis. The molds for making the panels have a selection of forming pans to establish the location of the brick ledge.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vapor barrier for use in the thermal insulation of buildings which can be used, in particular, for thermal insulation procedures in new buildings or in the renovation of old buildings. The vapor barrier in accordance with the invention is thereby capable of achieving water vapor exchange under different ambient conditions. This is achieved by using a material which has a water vapor diffusion resistance which is dependent on the ambient humidity and which also has adequate tensile strength and tear resistance.

Abstract: System and method for localizing a zone wherein wall modules, terminator support modules, column modules and spanner modules are arranged to define one or more zone boundaries. The modules are structured as polymeric shells. The wall modules and terminator support modules are configured with integrally formed tongue-and-groove joints and when used with outdoor zones may be filled with a ballast such as a liquid. The columns are configured with receptor cavities at their tops to receive roof-defining canopy structures, sight simulators and the like.

Abstract: Unitary lightweight concrete composite wall panels include a frame filled with lightweight composite concrete. The wall panels may be used in the construction of either interior or exterior walls, and a wall panel may be configured as a load bearing or non load bearing. The size of a wall panel ranges from an individual wall panel forming a portion of a wall to a wall panel spanning an entire wall length, thereby furnishing a single complete wall. A wall panel may further be configured to support either a window or door.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a veneered wooden door and a method for veneering its sticking profile. Said veneered wooden door mainly comprises stiles and rails and core panels, and the stiles and rails comprise stile rail cores, edge bands and stickings. Characterizing in that the doorframe stickings are made of ordinary wood or artificial board instead of high grade wood, with its outer part veneered with high grade wood veneers. The method for veneering the sticking profile of the wooden door comprising the following steps: applying resin glue on backside of a high-grade wood veneer, pasting it on the surface of the stickings, then putting the wooden door into a tamping machine, with the temperature adjusted to 60˜120° C., and the pressure to 5˜15 kg/cm, applying the pressure for 2˜3 minutes.

Abstract: A structural wall section having a sandwich like structure, which includes an external vertical panel and an internal vertical panel spaced apart in a parallel relationship, further including of a vertical insulating layer. Between the panels there is a space, “core” which includes a vertical layer of concrete, the layer of concrete contains vertical steel reinforcements, a support structure for the internal panel, and a rigid spacer wherein said spacer is positioned horizontally between the external panel and the support structure of the internal panel. The outer surface of the external panel is covered with a coating layer.

Abstract: A structural panel for a building structure includes first and second stud members each including a neck. Openings and venturi bridges are formed in the neck. At least one flange is attached to the neck. A foam panel extends between the studs. The openings in the neck limit the heat transferred from the stud to the edge of the foam panel. The venturi bridges in the neck also limit the transfer of heat from the neck to the edge of the foam panel.

Abstract: An induction foil cap sealer system includes a monitoring system that comprises a plurality of sensors disposed throughout the sealer system, each sensor monitoring a respective condition related to the sealing operation. A controller is configured to receive from the sensors data representing the monitored conditions and to process this data, determining operating information related to the sealing operation and possibly fault conditions with the sealing operation. The controller is also configured to communicate with a display system and to cause this display system to activate one or more peripheral devices in order to report to a system operator, for example, the determined operating information and/or fault conditions related to the monitored conditions. In reaction to a detected fault condition, the controller may also be configured to shutdown the cap sealer system and/or to remove work pieces that the controller has determined contain a faulty condition.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for conveying articles for processing, the system including a conveyor configured to convey articles to the processing station. The conveyor includes a plurality of links, each link including at least one movable gripper for gripping an article, articles being gripped by adjacent links so as to achieve a predetermined spacing between the articles. A processing station is disposed along the conveyor, the conveyor being driven so as to move the articles through the processing station maintaining the predetermined spacing via the movable grippers, the processing station including mating elements spaced according to the predetermined spacing for processing the articles. The articles may be containers, and the processing station may be a filler or other container processing elements.

Abstract: A method of covering a floral grouping by providing a wrap constructed of a flat sheet of material, the wrap having an opening disposed within the sheet of material, and inserting a portion of the stem end of a floral grouping through the opening in the wrap, and wrapping the wrap about the floral grouping.

Abstract: A bagger feeds shingled open-ended bags to a workstation. Each bag is printed with information, typically date and product source information. The print area on each underlying bag is located by flipping up a trailing portion of an overlying bag.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for making reclosable packages having slider-actuated string zippers. More specifically, the apparatus is a form-fill-seal machine having means for placing product on a web of packaging film; means for forming a receptacle having an interior volume and a mouth, with the product in the interior volume and a string zipper installed in the mouth, the web of packaging film forming at least one wall of the receptacle; a slider insertion device for inserting sliders on the string zipper; and means for sealing the receptacle so that ambient air cannot enter the interior volume. The form-fill-seal machine may further include either means for aligning an edge of the web with a flangeless zipper strip of the zipper strip before the web is joined to the flangeless zipper strip or means for trimming an edge of the web after a portion of the web proximal to the edge has been joined to a flangeless zipper strip of the string zipper.

Abstract: Machine comprising at least one station (F) for forming the bag (1) from a tubular element (101), at least one station (R) for filling the bag with the material (2) supplied from a supplying apparatus (200) and at least one station (S) for sealing the mouth (1a) of the bag, a first and second die-cutting apparatus (500) being envisaged for forming at least one first opening (6b) in the zone of the bottom (1b) and at least one second opening (6a) in the zone of the mouth (1a) of the bag (1).

Abstract: Netting chutes suitable for use with manual, automatic and semi-automatic packaging operations to enclose product in netting packaging include chutes with embossed floors.

Abstract: A wrapping or other packaging machine includes a support for rolled film or other media and roll edge guides with an associated adjustment system adapted to facilitate proper positioning of different widths of rolled media on the support.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of loading a plurality of medical devices into a plurality of medical device packages, said method comprising providing an apparatus including a pusher plate, a medical device retaining member, a transfer member and a package support member, wherein said device retaining member and said transfer member include a plurality of grooves for receiving and removably retaining a plurality of medical devices and wherein said package support member includes a plurality of recesses for receiving and removably retaining said plurality of medical device packages therein, loading a plurality of packages into said package support member recesses, loading a plurality of integrated medical devices into the retaining member grooves, transferring said plurality of integrated medical devices from said retaining member to said transfer member, urging the transfer member into alignment with said package support member, inserting said plurality of integrated medical devices in said transfe

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for packing stacked bank notes and can be used, for example in banks. The inventive device for banding stacks of bank notes comprises a body, a container for packing material, a means for feeding said packing material and an element for arranging the stack of bank notes. The container for packing material is embodied in the form of a box-like structure, a packing material is embodied in the form of flattened, made of band rings which are stacked in the container. The inventive device for feeding the packing material is embodied in the form of an element provided with a pick up unit and a mechanism for the displacement thereof. An element for arranging the stack of bank notes is embodied in such a way that it deforms the stack of bank notes along the longitudinal axis thereof and is provided with a sensor for defining the position of said stack. Said element is also connected to a mechanism for displacing the element provided with the pick up unit.

Abstract: Adjustable Dee ring embodiments are disclosed that allow the saddle and/or the billet or Latigo to be located in an optimum position on the horse. The adjustable Dee ring is light weight and a billet or Latigo can be easily and quickly adjusted laterally within a frame of the Dee ring by moving a billet holder or Latigo holder generally vertically a very small distance to unlock it for lateral movement, then moving it laterally and lowering it into the desired position to engage one or more locking features on the frame. Methods of using the adjustable Dee ring and of making a saddle comprising the adjustable Dee ring are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a refrigerator having an air-cleaner. The present invention comprises a refrigerator including a main body having a predetermined storage space and a door for selectively opening and closing the storage space; and an air-cleaner including a case fixed to the main body and having at least an inlet and an outlet, a filter unit for filtering air sucked through the inlet, and a blower for sucking air through the inlet and discharging the air filtered in the filter unit through the outlet.

Abstract: The present invention provides a structure of an air cleaning system that prevents a suction performance from being decreased, the air cleaning system including a cabinet provided to a ceiling or a wall, discharging purified air to a room, and having a first inlet formed on a side thereof for drawing room air, a fan is provided to a cabinet and drawing air into the cabinet, a filter for purifying the room air flowed into the cabinet via the fan, and at least one panel for selectively opening/closing the first inlet of the cabinet.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an automobile exhaust pipe filter, which comprises a frame, being extended towards an exhaust pipe; an inner limit filter layer, being cylindrical in shape and mounted onto said frame by passing through an inner limit filter layer, a fiber filter cotton, a super-fine meshed filter layer and an outer filter layer; a rear panel, coupling tightly to an end of the exhaust pipe by a binder; and a gas inlet and a gas outlet, disposed at the exhaust pipe and its rear panel respectively, and the gas inlet and outlet are internally serrated pipes, such that the waste diesel gas discharged from the exhaust pipe is completely filtered through different filter layers before its discharge.

Abstract: The invention is related to a framed filter media comprising a pleated filter media having a fluid inlet face and a fluid outlet face with peripheral sidewalls. The peripheral sidewalls of the pleated filter are attached to the frame generally by an adhesive. The frame is preferably a flexible strip frame formed into three or more (up to an infinite number if the sidewall sections(s) is formed into a circular filter frame) sidewall sections each having a substantially flat sidewall and at least two projecting filter retaining tabs which form a flange on a first face of the sidewall section for containing the filter along its peripheral sidewalls and any adhesive. A cross brace is also inserted within the filter retaining tabs which fits into at least one pleat of the framed pleated filter media. The cross brace fits into the space formed by the pleated filter media but is not in continuous contact with the filter media forming the pleat.

Abstract: The invention relates to a particle filter with a plurality of filter walls with filter surfaces to be flowed through, where the filter displays an inflow side and an outflow side and the filter can be flowed through in one direction of flow, where the filter walls consist of a fabric that can be structured by deformation and are connected to each other in at least essentially particle-tight fashion on the inflow side and the outflow side of the filter. In the particle filter, a plurality of filter walls is formed by a continuous strip of filter material deposited into a three-dimensional body, forming deflection areas.

Abstract: The present invention provides an air cleaner, in which a casing has an air inlet pipe making air inflow along a direction perpendicular to the axis of a cylindrical filter element, and an air outlet pipe making filtered air outflow along the axis, and the casing has a supporter clingingly supporting the end outer circumference of the filter element on closed valley portions side along the circumference direction continuously, and another supporter supporting the end inner circumference of the filter element on closed mountain portions side along the circumference direction continuously to close a hollow portion, and air to be filtered inflows to the filter element from a first inflow space on the top side of the mountain portions as well as from the end of a second inflow space side, and filtered air outflows from the end on an outflow space side as well as from the hollow portion.

Abstract: A method for controlling an agricultural working machine includes the step of assigning a route planning system (7) to the agricultural working machine (2) for generating driving routes (8) in a territory (1). The route planning system (7) subdivides the territory (1) into a worked territory (13) and a remaining territory area (14), and at least one parameter (17) of the agricultural working machine (2) is adapted as a function of the shape of the worked territory (13) and/or the remaining territory area (14). In this manner it is ensured that the working method of the agricultural working machine (2) or its working attachments (6) is adaptable to the shape of the particular territory (13, 14) to ensure economically efficient use of the agricultural working machine (2). A device for controlling an agricultural working machine also is provided.

Abstract: A grass collector for a grass mower adapted to move grass cuttings from a mower unit through a duct into a grass container disposed at a rear portion of a vehicle body, comprises: a support frame configured to be attached to the rear portion of the vehicle body of the grass mower; a connecting portion supported by the support frame; an engaging member provided to the grass container and engageable with the connecting portion wherein the grass container is detachably attached to the support frame by the engagement of the engaging member with the connecting portion; an engagement lock member provided in the grass container for preventing disengagement of the engaging member from the connecting portion; and an engagement releasing tool for releasing the engagement lock member, the releasing tool being disposed adjacent a handle provided on a top face of the grass container so that the releasing tool may be gripped simultaneously with the handle.

Abstract: Lawn mower includes a cutter housing covering a grass-cutting cutter blade, and a grass bag, detachably attachable to a rear portion of the cutter housing, for collecting therein grass clippings. The cutter housing includes a grass clipping delivery passage for directing grass clippings to the grass bag with carrier air produced by rotation of the cutter blade, and an exhaust air return passage for returning only the carrier air, as exhaust air, from the grass bag to the cutter housing. The exhaust air is caused to flow, through a netted member provided on an upper surface of the grass bag, back into the cutter housing via the exhaust air return passage provided adjacent to, and extending substantially perpendicularly to, the grass clipping delivery passage.

Abstract: The lawn mower cutting implement has an elongated mounting plate adapted for attachment to a lawn mower in lieu of a conventional blade with an end piece attached to opposite ends of the mounting plate. The plate is bent or twisted to generate airflow when the plate is rotated by the lawn mower drive shaft. Each end piece supports at least two cutting elements at different elevations with respect to each other so that there is at least a lower cutting element for cutting grass to a desired height and an upper cutting element for mulching suspended clippings.

Abstract: A reusable sheet for the drying of fruit thereon comprising a nonwoven fabric having a coefficient of friction of less than about 0.15, a tensile strength of greater than about 89 N in both the machine direction and the cross direction and an L* color value of between about 40 and about 90.

Abstract: A feed roller primarily for feeding crop into a feeder house of a combine harvester is located above and behind a feed draper and includes an outer flight and retractable fingers for feeding the crop through the zone behind the draper and into the feeder house. The fingers rotate about a finger axis offset from the roller axis so that they extend to a maximum at the draper and are retracted behind the roller to release the crop. When the roller is reversed to release a blockage, the fingers are also reversed in direction and the finger axis is moved rearwardly to the opposite side of the roller so that the fingers are extended behind the roller at the feeder house and retracted at the draper. This movement is done automatically on reversing the roller and uses power from the reversal to move the finger axis using a clutch. An anti-distortion wheel is mounted on the finger shaft to prevent retraction of the finger ends into the roller which can cause damage by loss of proper guidance.

Abstract: Hay rake towed by tractor or similar, able to perform changes of direction with a very narrow turning radius, carried out by use of steering rear wheels. In particular, the rear wheels steer in the opposite direction to those of the tractor and steering is controlled by mechanisms that can be activated actively and/or passively by the towing tractor.

Abstract: Towed hay rake in which the upward and downward movement of rake wheels supporting arms is carried out by means of a double-rod hydraulic cylinder, and in which all the other most important and frequent movements are carried out through devices directly actuated from the driver position. For instance, in such a way are actuated means to control the width of the land span covered and worked by the hay rake, as well as the movement of at least one further rake wheel placed in central position, in a plant view, with respect to said supporting arms.

Abstract: A detonation engine which creates thrust by generating a detonation wave, wherein the overall engine structure is simplified, and continuous output can be obtained, comprises: a rotational flow generation device which generates rotational flow about an axis in a mixed gas of air and fuel or of oxygen and fuel; a detonation chamber arranged downstream from the rotational flow generation device, formed in a ring-shape radially extended and continuous in the circumferential direction, which continuously combusts in the circumferential direction the mixed gas in which the rotational flow is generated to generate detonation waves, and draws it in from the radial inside and exhausts it to the radial outside; and a nozzle which is connected to the detonation chamber, and jets the high temperature and pressure combustion gas generated by the detonation waves flowing from the detonation chamber, to the rear while expanding it, and converts it into thrust.

Abstract: A solid rocket motor including a combustion chamber, in which propellant is ignited to produce combustion gas, and a nozzle having a throat with an effective flow area, implements a system and method to inject gas into the nozzle throat to control its effective cross sectional flow area. Controlling the effective cross sectional flow area of the nozzle throat in turn controls combustion chamber pressure, thus the burn rate of the propellant in the combustion chamber, and thus the thrust generated thereby.