Abstract: The present invention provides an aqueous composition useful for CMP of a semiconductor wafer containing a metal comprising oxidizer, inhibitor for a nonferrous metal, complexing agent for the nonferrous metal, modified cellulose, 0.001 to 10% by weight copolymer blends of a first copolymer and a second copolymer and balance water.

Abstract: A reinforcement bracket is provided for buckling and shearing opposing support of a wooden I-joist. The reinforcement bracket may have two substantially parallel bridging structures combined by a spacing structure while providing a central contour recess. In the case where a hole is cut into a wooden I-joist in size and/or at a location exceeding the I-joist's safety standards, the reinforcement bracket may be laterally attached to the I-joist such that both bridging structures flank the cut hole while the cut hole remains accessible due to the central contour recess. The central recess contour provides thereby for a simple attachment at a construction site irrespective an eventual pipe or the like protruding through the cut hole. The reinforcement bracket is preferably monolithically fabricated from sheet metal and scaled in conjunction with dimensional standards of commercially available wooden I-joists.

Abstract: A valley scupper for use in roof constructions on buildings which have valley portions therein. The scupper comprises an elongate housing which has a somewhat V-shaped lower wall sized to fit within the valley formed in the roof construction. In this way, the scupper is highly effective in collecting water. A reduced size forward end is formed on the scupper, also with a V-shaped construction and is adapted for connection to a downspout.

Abstract: A novel roll-forming machine is disclosed for making caps to cover rain gutters and prevent the entry of debris into the rain gutters that cause damming and overflow. The roll-forming machine may be used in a predetermined manner to manufacture caps of different profiles in substantially any desired length, thus substantially reducing the number of joints between adjacent sections and increasing the amount of water run-off captured within the rain gutters. Also disclosed is a unique rain gutter cap profile substantially complementing the generally angular design of standard rain gutters while still maximizing the redirection of water into the underlying rain gutter while keeping potentially clogging debris from entering the rain gutter.

Abstract: The present invention provides thermal insulation products such as loose fill, bats and boards, such as duct boards and duct liner. The insulation products include randomly distributed inorganic fibers which are supplemented with at least about five weight percent microspheres, macrospheres, or both, preferably include hollow microspheres, which boost the insulation value of the fiberglass thermal insulation by at least about 0.5R.

Abstract: A connecting piece is provided to be fitted where fascia boards are intended to meet, especially at corners of conservatory roofs. The connecting piece has a front face and a rear face, edges of the rear face being shaped to correspond to the outer profile of the fascia boards and means for retaining the connecting piece between adjacent ends of the fascia boards.

Abstract: A template for temporary placement on the open upper end of a below-ground structure, including a rectangular body matching key dimensions of a permanent ground-level member to be installed, the body having an open bottom to engage the open upper end of the below-ground structure, a raised top surface, a back road-edge portion on one side of the body, and upright sidewalls. A method for using the template to facilitate adjustment of positioning of below-ground structures on which permanent ground-level members will be installed, the method involving placing, removing and re-placing the template while determining and adjusting positioning of the below-ground structure.

Abstract: A template for temporary placement on the open upper end of a below-ground structure, including a body matching key dimensions of a permanent ground-level member to be installed, the body having an open bottom to engage the open upper end of the below-ground structure, a raised top surface, and an upright sidewall. A method for using the template to facilitate adjustment of positioning of below-ground structures on which permanent ground-level members will be installed, the method involving placing, removing and re-placing the template while determining and adjusting positioning of the below-ground structure.

Abstract: A foundation shock eliminator includes an upper block, a lower stationary base, an interconnecting assembly and an energy damping coating. The lower stationary base is mounted under the upper block. The interconnecting assembly is mounted between the upper block and the lower stationary base and includes an upper track, a lower track and a track joint. The upper and the lower tracks are respectively attached to the upper block and the lower stationary base and are arranged in a cross. The track joint is slidably mounted between the tracks. The energy damping coating mounted in the foundation shock eliminator absorbs shock energy. Consequently, the upper block will move relative to the lower stationary base to counterbalance the most horizontal shock effects and cooperates with the energy damping coating absorbing the shock energy in both horizontal and vertical directions so that reduction of shock is efficient.

Abstract: A column to structure attachment device and method is disclosed for securing a support column between a base structure and a beam structural member. The device includes a structural column having a first end and a second end with a void parallel to a longitudinal axis of the column such that the void forms a communication therethrough between the first end and second end. Also included is a first end adapter element that engages the column first end and a second end adapter element that engages the column second end. In addition, an element is provided for maintaining compressive loading on the column between the first end adapter element and the second end second adapter element and is operational to maintain the compressive loading under all anticipated external loading conditions acting upon the column to structure attachment device through the base structure and the beam structural member.

Abstract: A pre-assembled skylight frame module and system is provided. A module includes opposed first and second skylight mounts, each including opposed rafters and opposed purlins to define a rectangular aperture between them. The skylight frame module includes an obtuse angle between the two attached first and second skylight mounts. The skylight mounts are adapted for receipt of pre-assembled skylight assemblies. The skylight frame module is configured for side-by-side attachment to adjacent such skylight frame modules, to provide a skylight frame assembly. The skylight system may be adapted to a variety of skylight openings by varying the rafter and purlin lengths and the angle between the connected skylight mounts.

Abstract: Installation structure for installing and removing a sacrificial glazing panel. There is disclosed a removable retaining member for the sacrificial glazing panel that laterally pressures a primary glazing panel to seal and hold the primary glazing panel and holds the sacrificial glazing panel without lateral pressure. A unitary, dual-durometer retaining member is disclosed which is optimized for holding the primary glazing and the sacrificial glazing panel in different manners by having materials of two different hardnesses. Additionally, a retaining member is disclosed that has flocking material to reduce rattling of the sacrificial glazing panel.

Abstract: An insulating insert for improving the thermal characteristics of a metal frame, such as an aluminum window or door frame. The insert has an elongated hollow enclosure defining at least one air chamber and a plurality of spacers adapted to engage interior surfaces of a metal frame to secure the insert within the metal frame. Preferably, the spacers form a seal with the metal frame that substantially impedes air exchange. The invention also includes metal frames having such insulating inserts and methods of insulating metal frames with the inserts.

Abstract: A wall port device that can attach to a wall that includes a wall portion that includes an extension and an opening therethrough. The device is typically used to allow quick and simple attachment to a spiral wound duct. Also a method of installing and system the incorporates the duct and device.

Abstract: A fire barrier device for use in a slab of settable material such as concrete, the fire barrier device being moulded integrally from a heat reactive expandable material and having a main body and a mounting flange for mounting the device to formwork defining one side of the slab during the construction of the slab. The fire barrier device has a reduced diameter region between the main body and mounting flange so that it will be retained within the slab. The main body may also include one or more grooves in its outer surface for cooperation with the material of the slab.

Abstract: Universal profiling system for assembly on walls comprising a moulded angular profile for a corner cover (1, 11), wherein said moulded angular profile for a corner cover (1, 11): it is integrated with two other profiles-dowels that can be fixed at the base to the wall (2,3); ii said profiles-dowels that are fixable to the base of the wall (2,3) comprise: on one side angular longitudinal joint means between them (21-31) and on the opposite side external joint means (20-32) for said moulded angular profile for a corner cover (1, 11)

Abstract: A base connection is provided for supporting a concrete wall panel on an underlying support structure. The base connection comprises a generally vertical mounting plate, a wall plate, a pair of slips, and a cover plate secured to and extending upwardly from the support structure. The mounting plate includes one or more generally vertically-elongated slots. The wall plate is embedded within the concrete wall panel toward a lower end defined by the concrete wall panel. The cover plate is located outwardly of the mounting plate. An inner slip plate is located between the mounting plate and the wall plate, and an outer slip plate is located between the cover plate and the mounting plate. Threaded connectors extend interconnect the cover plate and the embedded wall plate, extending through openings in the slip plates and through one of the generally vertically aligned slots in the mounting plate.

Abstract: The slab edge forming and insulating system includes edge members and support braces. The edge members include an elongated shell having an upright portion with an insulated inside surface, an upper portion and a lower portion. Each of the upper and lower portions have formed edges. Open cross sectioned support braces having upper and lower formed edges for engaging the formed edges of the elongated shell are fixed to a footing and connected to the edge members. The edge members form and insulate the edges of the poured concrete of the slab while the open cross sectioned support braces receive the poured concrete of the slab and thus anchor the edge members to the edge of the slab.

Abstract: A combination comprises a piece of treated wood that is treated with a substance corrosive to metal, a metal fastener configured to couple the piece of treated wood to a structure, and an apparatus for protecting at least a portion of the metal fastener from the treated wood. Disclosed examples of the structure to which the piece of treated wood is coupled include a building foundation and another piece of treated wood. The apparatus for protecting the metal fastener form the piece of treated wood serves as an insulator and is configured as a bushing in illustrative examples.

Abstract: A building product includes a pultruded composite profile having an inner wall and an outer wall, wherein the inner wall includes a level of porosity such that water vapor is able to diffuse through the inner wall, but liquid water cannot substantially penetrate the inner wall.

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 lightweight concrete composite is utilized to form blocks. The lightweight concrete composite includes polystyrene, cement, water, and glass. The blocks are advantageous for building retaining structures in the form of walls, enclosed areas, raised gardens, flower beds, and the like because the blocks are lightweight, easily cut and stacked, and more importantly do not introduce harmful chemicals into the environment.

Abstract: Disclosed are composite structures having the appearance of knotty wood and methods for making such composite structures. Also described is a skin sheet imitating a knotty wood appearance. The skin sheet may be applied to a supporting framework to make a composite door or other type of building structure having the rustic look of natural knotty wood.

Abstract: A concrete expansion joint and seal assembly includes opposed generally planar side frame members with spaced apart flanges forming channels which are operable to bond the side frame members to opposed sections of concrete when the expansion joint is placed in its working position. A flexible seal member includes a loop portion and opposed legs coextruded with and bonded to edges of the side frame members. The side frame members are temporarily held contiguous with each other at their respective distal ends by adhesive tape, an adhesive or a hook portion formed on one of the side frame members for engaging the distal end of the other side frame member. The seal member is preferably formed of an extrudable thermoplastic elastomer and the side frame members are preferably formed of extrudable polypropylene.

Abstract: An insulating strip, including a support member and insulating member, is attached to a wood or metal stud/ceiling beam. The wall and ceiling board is then attached to the insulating strip to prevent heat/cold transfer from the outside into the room or from the room to the outside. The insulating strip includes a support plate or shaped member with an insulating member secured to the plate or inside the shaped member. The support member is made of one of metal, plastic and fiber glass. The insulating strip is secured to an existing stud or beam by fasteners with the insulating member adjacent to and contacting the existing stud or beam. A wall board is then attached to the support member.

Abstract: A divider bar for use with paneling, has a first and a second portion and a stem portion joining the first and second portions. The first and second portions are shaped and arranged to engage an edge region of at least one panel, and are made of a first and a second material, respectively. The first material is preferably more flexible than that of the second portion, and is such as to provide a good seal with a panel engaged by the divider bar. This characteristic of the divider bar can provide an expansion/contraction joint that maintains the seal even if the panel expands or contracts (e.g., due to temperature changes). Preferably, both materials are transparent and at least the first is colorless, the second in that case optionally having a coloring, or a decorative material being applied to the second portion of the divider bar to be visible through the transparent first portion. It is preferred that the product be made by extrusion, and especially by a co-extrusion process.

Abstract: A frame assembly for an environmental enclosure including a plurality of channel-shaped members each including an end wall, opposed spaced side walls and an opening opposite the end wall adapted to receive and retain an end cap for retaining a film over the frame assembly having an integral internal channel which receives a connector element for interconnecting the frame members into a rectangular frame assembly and the frame assemblies are then interconnected to form an environmental enclosure. In one embodiment, the channel-shaped frame members include a generally L-shaped connector portion integral with one of the side walls for interconnecting the frame assemblies in side to side and end to end relation. In the other embodiment, the rectangular frame assembly has a height equal to the height of the environmental enclosure and transverse bracing elements having a U-shaped connector plate including transverse slots received in the internal channel.

Abstract: A shingle system, mountable to a support surface, includes overlapping shingle assemblies. Each shingle assembly comprises a support bracket, having upper and lower ends, secured to a shingle body. The upper end has an upper support portion, extending away from the shingle body, and an upper support-surface-engaging part, engageable with a support surface so that the upper edge of the shingle body is positionable at a first distance from the support surface to create a first gap therebetween. The lower end has a lower support portion extending away from the lower surface. The support brackets create: (1) a second gap between shingle bodies of the first and second shingle assemblies, and (2) an open region beneath the first shingle assembly fluidly coupling the first and second gaps.

Abstract: The building block with an open top and bottom. One end of the block is provided with a pair of vertical slots and the other end of the block is provided with a pair of vertical fins for insertion into the vertical slots of an adjacent block. The bottom of the block is provided with a pair of horizontal slots and the top of the block is provided with a pair of horizontal fins for insertion into the horizontal slots of an overlying block. The horizontal fins and slots are respectively provided with pegs and holes that, in adjacent blocks, can be brought into registry with one another. One end of the block is also provided with a notch and the other end of the block is provided with a key for insertion into a notch in an adjacent block.

Abstract: An adjustable base bracket for roof scaffolding post includes a base adapted to be secured to roof trusses having a width sufficient to span at least two roof trusses. The base has a leading edge intended to be positioned upslope on a pitched roof and a trailing edge. An elongate body is pivotally mounted to the base for pivotal movement about a substantially horizontal pivot axis. The body has a first end oriented toward the leading edge of the base and a second end. The pivot axis is positioned at the first end of the body. A receptacle positioned on the body which is adapted to receive a scaffolding post.

Abstract: A vehicular weatherseal includes a weatherseal body having a flange engaging channel, a panel contacting member and a lock strip for securing the channel relative to a flange of the vehicle. The lock strip performs at least one of a sealing function with a panel of the vehicle or a trim function and includes a gap closing lip extending generally laterally from the flange engaging channel. The panel contacting member extends from one of the projecting legs for contacting the vehicle panel at a location transverse to the flange engaging channel.

Abstract: A wall stud assembly includes first and second elongate stud members and a plurality of connectors. The first elongate stud member includes a back section, a front section substantially parallel to the back section, and two substantially parallel side portions connecting, and extending between, the back and front sections. The parallel side portions comprise engagement extensions extending beyond and forming a receiver portion with the front section. The back section extends beyond the side portions. The second elongate stud member comprises a back wall engaging the front section of the first elongate stud member and two side walls substantially parallel to and extending from the back wall configured to engage the engagement extensions of the first elongate stud member. The second elongate stud member also comprises two wall flanges substantially perpendicular to and extending from the side walls. The plurality of connectors attach the side walls to the engagement sections.

Abstract: A method of applying an anticorrosive coating to a metal workpiece includes coating the workpiece with anticorrosive metal by electrical arc spraying, and then coating the anticorrosive metal with a polymeric protective coating. The method also includes quenching the twice-coated workpiece.

Abstract: A method of installing a radiant density floor heating system, in which a multi-layer conductive/insulation pad is disposed atop the ground or a subfloor, a heating element is placed atop the pad, a concrete or cement layer is laid atop the heating element and pad, and a flooring material is laid atop the cement layer. The pad comprises a first polymer layer having a first side that forms an outer surface of the multi-layer conductive/insulation pad, a conductive layer laminated to an opposite second side of the first polymer layer, a second polymer layer laminated to the side of the conductive layer opposite the first polymer layer, and a first air cellular cushioning layer laminated to the side of the second polymer layer opposite the conductive layer. The pad can also include a second air cellular cushioning layer and/or a protective polymer layer.

Abstract: A method of connecting two flanges, in particular such flanges which are mounted to segments (rings) of a pylon of, for example, a wind power installation and connect said segments to each other, wherein the flanges are connected together in force-locking relationship. In one aspect, the method of connecting two flanges, wherein to connect the two flanges provided in the connecting region is a layer which in a first period of time prior to the connection and in a third period of time after the connection is less deformable than in a second period of time, wherein the second period of time is between the first and third periods of time.

Abstract: A panel structure and a method of forming the panel structure are disclosed. The panel structure typically includes at least one panel associated with a material. The panel structure has been found particularly advantageous for use as an interior panel of an airplane.

Abstract: A skin for a panel system comprising a natural wood panel and marginal frame members for the natural wood panel. The marginal frame members include attachment members for connecting the skin to the panel system. The skin also includes wedge members for connecting the marginal frame members to the natural wood panel.

Abstract: The invention concerns an apparatus for producing film tube which can be filled with liquid, viscous or granular filling material, from a film strip. The apparatus comprises a filling tube which can be connected to a filling machine, a transformation device surrounding the filling tube for transforming the film strip into a film tube, a sealing device arranged downstream of the transformation device in the filling expulsion direction for sealing longitudinal edges of the film strip, an advance drive means for the film tube, and a measuring device for determining a supply amount of film tube delivered by the sealing device. The measuring device includes a first sensor which detects the length of the film tube delivered by the sealing device to the film tube supply and a second sensor which detects the length of the film tube drawn off the film tube supply.

Abstract: A method and a device for applying pouring elements packages, especially to rectangular multi-layer composite packages for liquids. To facilitate an automated application of a pouring element be introduced through a stamp opening, a stamping station provided, where an opening is stamped into a fed-in unfolded tube to receive a pouring element, as well as a station to apply the pouring elements to the openings prepared in the stamping station. If applicable, other stations are provided for the preparation of the package bottom and the filling as well as the closing of the finished package, or for extracting packages that either have not been provided or have not been properly provided with a pouring element, with at least one rotatable transport means that is rotated by a respective angle corresponding to the number of stations being provided to transport at least one respective tube.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for packaging sheet material. The apparatus comprises a housing, a first forming guide, and a banding unit. The housing defines a cylindrical cavity which is open at both ends and includes a longitudinal opening which intersects the cylindrical cavity. The first forming guide is affixed to the housing adjacent the longitudinal opening and extends into the cylindrical cavity. The banding unit is disposed adjacent the downstream end of the cylindrical cavity. The method comprises imparting a U-shaped form upon a stack of sheet material by insertion of the stack into the upstream end of a cylindrical cavity. The U-shaped stack of sheet material is then moved toward and out of the downstream end of the cylindrical cavity. Finally, the U-shaped stack is banded as the stack emerges from the cylindrical cavity.

Abstract: A process of preparing and a method of storing porous poly (vinyl acetal) resin body. A method of storing the porous body involves keeping the porous body wet and free of contamination with organic substances, dissolved ions, and other fine particles. The storing method also involves keeping the body free of mold and avoiding pre-cleaning after a prolonged period of storage.

Abstract: A bottom unit (1) of a stretch-wrapping machine for rotating pallet goods comprises a turntable (11) rotatably supported, by means of support rollers (22), on a base (10) of the bottom unit (1). To a substantial part thereof the support rollers (22) are located above the lower limiting surface (11a) of the turntable (11).

Abstract: A machine is provided for wrapping film around a bale of agricultural product. The wrapping machine comprises of a table for receiving the bale and rotating the same about a horizontal axis. The design includes a dispenser unit for holding a roll of film and dispensing to the bale. There is a mechanism for rotating the dispenser unit relative to the bale about a second axis. An arm assembly is movable between a first position and a second position in which the arm assembly is capable of holding an end of the film. The arm assembly comprises a roller extending lengthwise. The stationary guide member prevents that film, which is screwed outwardly along the roller during the downward movement of the arm assembly, reaches the end of the same and hooks therebehind, such that the film is not torn before the next wrapping cycle is started.

Abstract: An animal training apparatus including an collar-supported electronic device having stimulus electrodes extending therefrom and a partially elastic collar for holding the electronic device so as to press conductive tips of the stimulus electrodes against a neck of the animal. The partially elastic collar includes a non-elastic strap section having a free first end and a second end, an elastic strap section having a first end attached to the second end of the non-elastic strap section and a second end attached to a buckle. The elastic strap section stretches to accommodate changes in the circumference of the neck so as to maintain at least a minimum tensile force in the collar as the circumference of the neck varies from a minimum to a maximum value as result of normal movement of the animal's head to thereby maintain the position of the electronic device against the neck.

Abstract: A dust collecting apparatus for use in a vacuum cleaner provides improved suction cleaning efficiency. The dust collecting apparatus includes a main body comprising a suction port through which a dust-laden air is drawn, and a first and a second discharge ports through which filtered air is discharged. A filter unit disposed between the suction port and the first discharge port, filters out dusts from the air. A parallel cyclone unit, disposed between the suction port and the second discharge port, removes dusts from the air by centrifugal force. The first discharge port is larger in sectional area than the second discharge port, and therefore, the filter unit has higher dust removal rate than the cyclone unit in the initial stage of the operation. Accordingly, the dust collecting apparatus can provide greater initial suction cleaning efficiency than a dust collecting apparatus having only the cyclone unit.

Abstract: A fluid filter is disclosed which comprises a layer of high loft, non-woven, fibrous, fluid-permeable material having a length and a width, an upper surface, a lower surface, and a thickness measured between the upper and lower surfaces which is non-constant. The non-constant thickness is achieved by providing a series of spaced-apart grooves separated by a series of spaced-apart ridges. The lower surface is substantially planar and the grooves each have a generally U-shaped cross section with the ridges having a generally inverted U-shaped cross section. A modified form of the invention is also disclosed wherein the zones of higher flow resistance have a greater density than the zones of lower flow resistance. In this embodiment, the thickness of the filter is constant. The method of filtering particulate material from a fluid stream is also disclosed.

Abstract: A filter element includes a filter web pleated in an essentially zigzag manner and made, in particular, of a nonwoven material, for insertion into a holder such as a filter frame and/or a filter housing, having at least one end-positioned wall of an essentially flat design. The filter element includes at least one end face, viewed in the direction of the pleats. To achieve a tighter seal, the end face of the filter element is curved outward in a defined convex manner, and the filter web material is selected and/or its end face conditioned so that, when inserted into the holder, the end face of the filter web may be placed leak-tight against the end wall of the holder without corrugation under elastic pre-tension.

Abstract: A flyer bow for wire bunching or wire stranding machines has an inner flank on which is introduced longitudinally and centrally a tube which is formed of a wear-resistant material and which acts as an integrated wire guide. This results in the flyer bow having a compact construction, uniform wire guidance and an easy exchangeability of the parts subjected to wear due to the friction of the wires.

Abstract: A cable is disclosed that can be used to reinforce a crown protection ply and/or a stiffener (9) in tires for heavy industrial vehicles. Also disclosed are composite fabrics that can be used as crown protection plies and/or as stiffeners (9) in such tires, and the tires themselves. The cable comprises three strands twisted together in helix of pitch p2, each consisting of two metallic wires twisted together in helix of pitch p1, these wires having diameters (d1, d2), (d1?, d2?), (d1?, d2?) for the strands, respectively, such that the cable satisfies the following conditions: (i) 0.25 < d1 < 0.45 (ii) 0.25 < d2 < 0.45 (iii) 0.25 < d1? < 0.45 (iv) 0.25 < d2? < 0.45 (v) 0.25 < d1? < 0.45 (vi) 0.25 < d2? < 0.

Abstract: In a method for adjusting the fuel/air ratio in an internal combustion engine (1) comprising a converter (2) which is associated therewith, a composition of waste gas in the waste gas wing (3, 8) of the internal combustion engine (1) is detected by means of sensors (4, 5) and output signals from at least one of the sensors (4, 5) are used for producing a control signal in order to influence the fuel/air ratio. The fuel/air ratio is switched back and forth between a lean operating state with surplus oxygen and a rich operating state with an oxygen deficit by means of a characteristic line of the control signal. The characteristic line of the control signal is adapted to a current converter state. A characteristic curve contour of the characteristic line is adjusted according to the addition and/or desorption of an oxidation agent in the converter (2). The invention also relates to a device for carrying out said method.