Patents Issued in August 10, 2006
  • Publication number: 20060174539
    Abstract: A fuel article, suitable for barbecuing, allowing greater burning efficiency and the method of making such a fuel article. The fuel article includes anthracite coal for cleaner burning and utilizes an accelerant covering containing nitrates to be amenable to easy ignition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2006
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventors: Cui Tai, Jerry Sharon
  • Publication number: 20060174540
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for actuating and locking elevator doors comprising driving runners (14, 15) which are mounted on a car door (104a, 104b) and actuate shaft door drive rollers (109, 110) used for actuating shaft doors (111). The inventive device comprises an actuator which modifies the distance (d0, d1, d2) between the driving runners (14, 15) and is provided with an actuating lever (1) that is connected to a door drive unit. Said actuating lever (1) is connected to a first swiveling lever (10) so as to cooperate therewith. The driving runners (14, 15) are hingably connected to said swiveling lever (10). A locking device is configured such that it locks the car door (104a, 104b). The actuating lever (1) and the first swiveling lever (10) are pivotable towards each other by a predefined angle. The locking device is connected to a traction element (20) which is hingably connected to one driving runner (15) and the actuating lever (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2003
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventor: Rupert Oberleitner
  • Publication number: 20060174541
    Abstract: A tilt-latch assembly (10) is used in a window assembly (11). The window assembly (11) has a sash window (12) slidable within a master frame (14) between a pair of guide rails (16), each guide rail (16) forming a shoe channel (17) having a channel base (18). The assembly includes a tilt-latch (40) having a housing (42) supported by the sash window (12) and having an outward end opening (53). The tilt-latch (40) also includes a latch bolt (46) having a distal end (60). The latch bolt (46) is slidably retained by the housing (42). The distal end (60) of the latch bolt (46) has an aperture (62). The assembly (10) also includes a retainer (41) having a leg (66) and a hook (70) spaced from the leg (66). The retainer (41) is fastened to the channel base (18). When the sash window (12) is in a closed position, the aperture (62) of the latch bolt (46) receives the hook (70) of the retainer (41).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2005
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventors: Vincent Eslick, Edward Flory
  • Publication number: 20060174542
    Abstract: A deflection device for a motor vehicle window lift comprises a deflection element for deflecting a traction means pertaining to said window lift and spring means for tightening the traction means. The deflection element is moveably mounted on a receiving element and can be placed in a plurality of different positions on the receiving element by the spring means arranged on the receiving element. The receiving element, deflection element and spring means are fixable to the window lift in the form of a pre-mounted module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2004
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventors: Pierre-Dominique Bernard, Frank Fabbender, Uwe Klippert
  • Publication number: 20060174543
    Abstract: To simplify subsequent adjustment of a window pane in the drivers (4) of a window lift mechanism, it is suggested to design this mechanism such that clamping is possible without accessing the screw that is inserted during assembly. This is achieved on a driver (4, 5) with a flat receiving fork (7) and a screw (14) for pulling the sides (9, 10) of the receiving fork (7) together in that one side (9) in the vicinity of the axis of the screw (14) comprises a number of openings (19), through which a pressure piece (13) that can be operated from the outside of the side (9) protrudes into the gap (8) between the sides (9, 10). The pressure piece (13) can preferably be displaced in a substantially parallel direction to the axis of the screw (14). Furthermore, it may be provided to design the operation of the pressure piece (13) in a self-locking manner, for example, in that the pressure piece (13) can be operated by means of contact with a threaded nut (11).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2006
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventors: Hendrik Rothe, Christoph Buchta, Harald Wellershaus
  • Publication number: 20060174544
    Abstract: A sliding window assembly has at least one sliding pane mounted for travel along a travel path between a closed position in a first plane and an open position in an offset second plane substantially parallel to the first plane. The window assembly has travel guide apparatus for guiding its movement along the travel path between the open and closed positions. The travel guide apparatus includes a track defining an elongate slot corresponding to the travel path, a fixed guide surface having a fixed position relative to the track, e.g., a pivot pin, and components cooperatively operative as a cam and slide movement for guiding travel of the sliding pane between its open and closed positions. Typically, for generally rectilinear sliding panes, a track, guide surface and cam and slide movement are provided for each corner of the sliding pane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2005
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Applicant: Dura Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: William Dufour, Kenneth Keck
  • Publication number: 20060174545
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a banded doorsill base for disposition between a pair of doorjambs of a door frame. The doorsill base includes an elongate central portion formed from a polymeric material having a first coefficient of linear expansion, and first and second wooden strips bonded to and extending along opposite sides of the central portion for constraining the central portion and preventing linear expansion thereof. The first and second strips are formed from a material having a second coefficient of linear expansion less than the first coefficient. The first and second strips substantially prevent linear expansion of the central portion. The present invention also relates to a method of forming the banded doorsill base, and to a doorsill assembly having a banded doorsill base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2005
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventor: Robert Young
  • Publication number: 20060174546
    Abstract: A joint sealing structure for waterproof sheets for a cool roof includes a first waterproof sheet and a second waterproof sheet installed in such a manner that their edges are spaced apart from each other with a predetermined gap in-between and a polymer-filled portion that fills the gap. The polymer-filled portion is formed by filling the gap with a liquid polymer that has fire-retardant property. The waterproof sheet includes a waterproof sheet layer and a top reinforce layer placed on one side of the waterproof layer. The top reinforce layer is impregnated in the liquid polymer and then dried, and is treated to have a light color. The top reinforce layer is a fiberglass cloth having a plurality of glass fibers woven with one another. The polymer is impregnated onto the fiberglass cloth in such a thickness so that there are no glass fibers exposed out of the polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2005
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventor: Choong Kim
  • Publication number: 20060174547
    Abstract: A sunshade sun control including a pair of molded plastic outriggers of substantially mirror-image configuration and a plurality of extruded plastic airfoils to be fitted between apertures on the outriggers at predetermined spacings, with the airfoils being secured within pluralities of oppositely facing apertures extending through the outriggers in accepting the opposite ends of the airfoils when slid within the apertures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2005
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventor: Duane Thimons
  • Publication number: 20060174548
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for construction of an arch is disclosed, having at least one nailing strip or centering element that cooperates with an arch façade assembly to produce an arch. The nailing strip defines a tongue. The arch façade assembly defines a groove. The tongue of the nailing strip matingly engages the groove of the arch façade assembly to be optimally positioned within the opening in which the arch is to be constructed. The façade assembly is secured to the nailing strip to produce at least a portion of the arch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2004
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventor: William Bass
  • Publication number: 20060174549
    Abstract: A rapidly-erectable lightweight load resisting system for the construction of buried arched bridges, tunnels or underground bunkers, has a plurality of lightweight arched tubular support members which are formed of a fiber reinforced polymer material and are substantially oriented in a vertical plane. The lightweight tubular support members are connected by at least one or more lateral force resisting members which are positioned in a direction perpendicular to the vertical plane of the tubular support members, and which are capable of transferring vertical loads to the tubular support members and of providing lateral-load capacity to the load resisting system. The tubular support members are fitted with one or more holes near the top which allows them to be filled with a suitable material to provide additional strength or stiffness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2005
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventors: Habib Dagher, Eric Landis, Imad El Chiti
  • Publication number: 20060174550
    Abstract: An arched member such as a jamb is made from three parts. The first part is an elongate strip having upper and lower faces, opposite sides, and opposite first and second ends, with elongate grooves extending along the opposite sides. The other parts are a pair of elongate side pieces each slidably engaged in a respective one of the grooves. The strip and side pieces are formed together into an arch having a predetermined curvature with the opposite ends of the side pieces flush with the opposite ends of the strip. The formed member is sufficiently flexible to enable it to be forced into a flat condition for shipping. When forced flat, at least one end of each side piece will project out from the respective end of the strip. The projecting ends provide indicators to allow a user to correct the curvature of the member after release from the flat condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2005
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventors: Richard Smerud, J. Arvizu
  • Publication number: 20060174551
    Abstract: A building system, method and components are provided. A beam has two or more co-extensive planar lengthwise portions, each planar lengthwise portion defining a pitch of a different adjacent side of a roof. A connector assembly is provided for cooperatively connecting to the beam, where the connector assembly includes a support member, and one or more tabs extending radially from the support member. A plane of the tab corresponds to an angle of a hip or ridge or valley between respective different adjacent sides of the roof. The tab connects to the support member, and includes a connection receiving portion for connecting to the beam. The beam is cantilevered away from the connector assembly when cooperatively connected thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2005
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventors: Scott Bartels, Rory Connors
  • Publication number: 20060174552
    Abstract: The present invention presents a solution to prevent damage caused by ice dams in the form of a roof shield that includes a plurality of panels in which each panel is secured to at least one other adjacent panel. At the sides of the roof, a single panel on each side is secured to a vertical side surface of the underlying structure. At the front of the roof, each of the panels, or some of the panels are secured to a vertical front surface of the underlying structure. The adjacent panels can be overlapped or contiguous at their ends. To cover the entire span of the roof some adjustment or cutting of a panel may be necessary. This adjustment is accomplished either by altering the overlap amount on adjacent panels, or by custom fitting an end panel to the underlying structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2005
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventor: Kenneth Nocito
  • Publication number: 20060174553
    Abstract: A retainer for attaching lines to lightweight elements of means of transport, in particular to sandwich panels of aircraft, with at least one base plate comprising at least one retaining stud. The retaining stud or studs can be cemented into a borehole within a lightweight element. The retaining studs are designed to be free of any undercut, and are connected in one piece to the base plate. A method is also provided for attaching lines to lightweight elements of means of transport, in particular to sandwich panels of aircraft, by means of a retainer comprising at least one retaining stud and a base plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2005
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Applicant: Airbus Deutschland GmbH
    Inventor: Daniel Diergardt
  • Publication number: 20060174554
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a stand alone system for generating electrical power using hydraulic supports on which a weighted object is mounted. A pump injects fluid into the supports to raise the weighted object and thereby store energy in the elevated object. A valve can be opened to deliver fluid under pressure to a turbine or hydraulic motor driven generator to generate electricity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2005
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventor: John Halloran
  • Publication number: 20060174555
    Abstract: An inventive method is presented for a sliding pendulum seismic isolation system that reduces seismic forces on the supported structure and reduces the costs of the isolation bearings, seismic gaps, and supported structural frame. The inventive method is to configure the isolation system to achieve increased effective friction with increased displacement amplitudes, and to employ specific bearing configurations that suit the different types and magnitudes of loads present at particular structure support locations. Three bearing configurations are presented which are comprised of multiple sliders that slide along different concave spherical surfaces, each constituting an independent sliding pendulum mechanism having a specified pendulum length and friction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2006
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Applicant: Earthquake Protection Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Zayas, Stanley Low
  • Publication number: 20060174556
    Abstract: A thin decorative thermosetting laminate of postforming quality is glued to a longitudinal carrier to form a floor strip. The laminate has a thermosetting resin as well as hard particles impregnated therein to increase the abrasion resistance of the laminate. The carrier generally has a cross section of a dilatation, transition or a finishing profile, depending on the intended use of the floor strip. The floor strip has a tab portion on a surface that engages a channel on a floor tile or a reducer. The tab portion locks the floor strip into place and prevents movement of the floor tile or the reducer with respect to the floor strip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2006
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Applicant: Pergo (Europe) AB
    Inventors: Sven Kornfalt, Per Bengtsson, Hans Sjolin, Oliver Stanchfield
  • Publication number: 20060174557
    Abstract: A template system and method for use in the installation of and framing for staircases is disclosed. The template system includes a plurality of staircase template pieces that can be assembled to produce a full-scale template of a staircase in plan view. If desired, a plurality of wall plates can be assembled in connection with the staircase templates to provide a full-scale template for framing the staircase. Balcony templates could also be used to provide a full-scale template for a balcony of the staircase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2005
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventor: Rick Kressin
  • Publication number: 20060174558
    Abstract: A building roof includes a leak tight support layer and a sheathing layer fastened thereon. A pop rivet nut is inserted in a rivet hole of the support layer, the pop rivet nut having a rivet head, formed by a collar, on a first side of the support layer, a rivet bulge on a second side of the support layer, and an essentially pot-shaped shaft with an internal threading which is open only on the side of the rivet head of the pop rivet nut. The pop rivet nut penetrates a sealing layer, which is clampingly held between the rivet head and the rivet bulge, so that the pop rivet nut is tightly connected to the sealing layer, and the sheathing layer is fastened to the support layer by means of a bolt screwed into the internal threading of the pop rivet nut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2006
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventor: Eckard Hofmeister
  • Publication number: 20060174559
    Abstract: A fireproof structure protects water pipes with stable durability even in a high temperature gas environment. Even in a case where it falls off, it does not leave the water pipes suddenly exposed. The fireproof structure for protecting water pipes 25B installed on water pipe walls of a combustion gas side is configured by a double-layered structure made up of an outer layer water pipe protective structure facing towards the combustion gas side, which is fireproof tile 13, and an inner layer water pipe protective structure provided between the outer layer water pipe protective structure and the water pipes, which is fireproof castable 12. The thickness ratio between the castable 12 and the tiles 13 lies within the range of about 2:1 to 3:1, and the ratio between the thickness of the fireproof castable and the radius of the water pipe is set to 1+?:1, wherein the value of ? ranges from approximately 0.1 to 0.3. The water pipes are equipped with hanging hooks 15a for tiles 13.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2006
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventors: Yasunori Terabe, Keita Inoue, Yuji Nakagawa, Kentaro Saeki
  • Publication number: 20060174560
    Abstract: A multi-zone HVAC system, including: (a) a hollow curb to be mounted to a building roof, (b) a hollow base mounted on or in the curb, the base having a paratition thereacross; (c) a hollow working unit mounted on the base, the working unit containing a cooling coil, a fan, and a heater so that return air from the building can pass through the curb and base to be heated or cooled in the working unit and then directed through the base and curb into the building, the portion of the base below the working unit having height of less than 24 inches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2006
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventors: Jonathan Levine, Paul Beggs, Brandon Slater, David Prouty
  • Publication number: 20060174561
    Abstract: A temporary closure with a solid pane of for example glass framed in a quadrangular frame that includes four side members forming at least a part of each their side of the frame sides; eight corner members each telescopically connected to a side member and in pairs forming the four corners of the frame; four longitudinal mountings fastened on each their side member and each arranged to displaceably receive an area of the pane, and a fastener for fixing the pane in a wanted position in the frame. The frame includes at least one corner plate fastened on each of the corners of the frame and having sides that are longer than the extent of the adjacent mounting in the transverse direction. The temporary closure can be mounted and demounted quickly and easily, and its size can be changed to adapt to an opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2006
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventors: Soren Hansen, Lasse Jensen
  • Publication number: 20060174562
    Abstract: A ceiling system (20) with a vertical partition for providing space division in an open plan building environment is provided. The ceiling includes a frame (50) defining an interior portion and a generally flexible member (32) extending across the interior portion. A plurality of anchor members (34) connected to the ceiling system to a top surface. A reconfigurable vertical partition member (40,42,44) is connected to the ceiling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2003
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventor: Robert Insalaco
  • Publication number: 20060174563
    Abstract: An intrusion-prevention enclosure comprising a plurality of modular panels, which can be mutually associated in an orderly and predefined manner so as to provide a barrier structure, comprising a plurality of elastically deformable U-shaped connectors, which can be associated with at least one pair of adjacent uprights of at least two converging panels, in order to arrange the panels mutually adjacent and lock them stably and detachably.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2005
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventor: Daniele Fumagalli
  • Publication number: 20060174564
    Abstract: Provided herein are adapters useful in constructing countertops for kitchens and other areas in which fixtures such as sinks and cooking range tops are desired to be installed. Through use of an adapter according to the invention, on-site cutting of holes or voids in stone countertops is eliminated and countertops may be fabricated using plain rectangular slabs of stone or other materials readily. Use of an adapter according to the invention reduces labor and costs associated with countertop fabrication and installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2004
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventor: James Osher
  • Publication number: 20060174565
    Abstract: A modular building construction system uses either concrete or steel framed wall panels (10) to which are secured roof receiving elements (12, 14) formed by steel girders aligned lengthways close to an upper section of a concrete wall panel (10). An roof structure (16) has pairs of upper and lower projections (18a and 18b) respectively, which are received in corresponding openings in the roof receiving elements (12, 14). With the interengagement of the roof structure (16) and the concrete wall panels (10) one of which is used at each side of the roof structure (16), the building is structurally sound with the walls (10) being held in upright configuration by the roof structure (16) and the roof structure (16) being held up by the concrete wall panels (10). Temporary propping to the wall panels can be removed at this stage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2002
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventor: James Lupton
  • Publication number: 20060174566
    Abstract: The present invention provides (i) a process of making decorative flooring materials, which have elegantly designed V-shaped grooves with curved slopes and of which the decorative sheets hardly peel off the base materials, and (ii) a decorative flooring material made by the process, which has elegantly designed V-shaped grooves with curved slopes and of which the decorative sheet hardly peels off the base material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2005
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventor: Akiyoshi Tsukada
  • Publication number: 20060174567
    Abstract: Disclosed is an embedment tile for producing a tactilely detectable surface in a moldable material and method for using same. The tile comprises a tile member substantially planar in form, having a pattern of upwardly extending projections on its upper surface forming a tactilely detectable pattern and two or more cross beams on the lower surface of the tile member, the cross beams having hollow chambers defined by a sidewall, end openings and optional apertures to allow for the release of air and moldable material from the exterior into the hollow chambers of the cross beams as the tile is embedded in the material, thus easing and speeding installation of the tile in the moldable material. The embedment tile may further consist of support members that function to support and further interlock the embedment tile to the moldable material once set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2006
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Applicant: MetaDome, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Duane Sippola
  • Publication number: 20060174568
    Abstract: The present invention provides a snap function that can move an object smoothly, without deteriorating the user operability. According to the present invention, there is provided an object editing system, including: an arrangement system for arranging an object and a snap target in a given display area; a moving system for moving the object in the display area; a snap system for causing the object to snap the snap target on a basis of a distance between the object and the snap target; and a restriction system for inhibiting the object from snapping the snap target on a basis of a direction in which the object is moving. According to the object editing system of the invention, the snap system causes the object to snap the snap target once the distance between the object and the snap target has become smaller than a predetermined threshold value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2005
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Satoko Kinoshita, Keiji Miura, Eiki Shibata
  • Publication number: 20060174569
    Abstract: An apparatus for producing one or more pre-cast concrete structures. The apparatus may include partitions that may be positioned in a side by side arrangement. The partitions may be moveable with respect to each other to facilitate installation of reinforcing material and removal of the concrete structures from the apparatus after the concrete has hardened. Cavities may be defined by the partitions for receiving concrete to form structures having panels with integral columns. The columns may include slots for receiving an adjacent panel such that adjacent concrete structures may be joined together to form a continuous wall. The partitions may also include interchangeable liners such that different textures or finishes may be applied to the concrete structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2005
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventor: Gale Stott
  • Publication number: 20060174570
    Abstract: A shutter assembly mounts adjacent an opening of a building. The shutter assembly includes a right stile and a left stile disposed in a spaced and parallel opposing relationship with one another and each having a U-shaped cross section presenting a base and side walls. The side walls extend from the base to spaced distal edges to define a channel open at each end of the respective stiles. A top rail and a bottom rail extend in a spaced and parallel opposing relationship between the bases of the stiles. The top rail is disposed in one of the open ends of each of the stiles and the bottom rail is disposed in the other open ends of each of the stiles. Each of the rails define a glue manifold for distributing an adhesive onto the rails and into the channels for securing the rails to the stiles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2006
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventors: Richard Logan, Jeff Schiedegger, Nathan Greenway, Charles Schiedegger
  • Publication number: 20060174571
    Abstract: Thermal breaker or thermal barrier structures are disclosed for use in connection with roof decking assemblies wherein the thermal breaker or thermal barrier structures effectively prevent the respective transmission of heating gradients from the interior or exterior building environments to the exterior or interior building environments by thermal conductivity so as to render buildings more energy efficient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2005
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventors: Cheryl Panasik, Yongping Gong, Jeffrey Stupar, Madhav Puppala, Owen McGarel
  • Publication number: 20060174572
    Abstract: A vertical shear wall system including vertical metal framing members, for example, C-joists, U-joists, open web joists, or other metal frame systems that support a reinforced, lightweight, dimensionally stable SCP panel. The shear wall system is non-combustible, water durable, mold and rot resistant, termite resistant and is capable of resisting shear loads equal to or exceeding shear loads provided by plywood or oriented strand board panels. The panels employ one or more layers of a continuous phase resulting from the curing of an aqueous mixture of inorganic binder, for example, calcium sulfate alpha hemihydrate, hydraulic cement, an active pozzolan and lime. The continuous phase is reinforced with glass fibers and contains lightweight filler particles, for example, ceramic microspheres.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2005
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Applicant: UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY
    Inventors: Timothy Tonyan, James Ullett, James Reicherts
  • Publication number: 20060174573
    Abstract: The Melencion Shear Wall Systems calls for the application of the Melencion Theory improving durability of shear walls to at least 100 years via: a. Spore barrier film preventing entry of new decay spores. b. Increase ventilation of the shear wall system by 1. Creation of an air chamber (dead air insulation) between the SBF-covered sheathing and the lap siding or external paneling with the use of 1 inch (25.4 mm) wooden spacers. 2. The use of micro-porous spore barrier film instead of moisture protective barrier film over the sheathing material. 3. The removal of the insulation stuffing (e.g. glass fibers) within the shear wall cavity. c. The dusting (inoculation) of inside the protected cavity (all wooden components) with spores of any commercially available antagonistic fungi prior to sealing with SBF.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2005
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventor: Neil Melencion
  • Publication number: 20060174574
    Abstract: A kit for repairing an opening, such as a hole or crack, in a wall or ceiling structure, especially structures having a textured surface, includes a tray having a plurality of receptacles to selectively receive at least a container of patching compound and a container of texture material. The kit also includes a planar patch to cover the opening, a resealable container of patching compound, at least one applicator, e.g., for applying the patching compound over the patch, a means for sanding over the patch, and a container, such as a spray can, for storing and applying texture material over the patch. The kit may also include a replaceable lid, and the tray may include one or more additional receptacles to selectively receive the sanding means and/or the applicator(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2005
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventor: John Woods
  • Publication number: 20060174575
    Abstract: A kit for repairing an opening, such as a hole or crack, in a wall, ceiling, door, etc. structure, includes a tray having a plurality of receptacles to selectively receive at least a container of patching compound and a container of sprayable material. The kit also includes a planar patch to cover the opening, a resealable container of patching compound, at least one applicator, e.g., for applying the patching compound over the patch, a means for sanding over the patch, and a container, such as a spray can, for storing and applying sprayable material over the patch. The kit may also include a replaceable lid, and the tray may include one or more additional receptacles to selectively receive the sanding means and/or the applicator(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2006
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventor: John Woods
  • Publication number: 20060174576
    Abstract: A stile for at least partially enclosing a toilet, the stile includes a first board with a first face and a first edge surface adjacent to the first face, at least a part of the first edge surface defining a first slot. A second board with a second face and a second edge surface is adjacent to the first face, and at least a part of the second edge surface defines a second slot. The second edge surface is proximate to the first edge surface and the first face is adjacent to the second face with a joining line therebetween. An insert sheet is disposed within both the first slot and the second slot and adheres within the slots with adhesive. A laminate is fixed to and covers the first face, the second face, and he joining line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2004
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventor: Timothy Lesson
  • Publication number: 20060174577
    Abstract: An aligning, stiffening and connecting device and system for composite building panels comprising composite building panels (26) of a predetermined composition and dimensions having a substantially lengthwise slot (28) of a predetermined width and depth in the abutting edges (32) of the composite building panel (26), and a stiffening panel connector (18) made of substantially rigid material comprising flat parallel stiffening splines (20) of a predetermined width, thickness and length in a planar relationship joined together by opposing compressable v-channels (22) of a predetermined dimension oriented open-end to open-end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2005
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventor: John O'Neil
  • Publication number: 20060174578
    Abstract: The floor panel (1) which, at least at two opposite sides, is provided with coupling parts in the form of a tongue (6) at one side and a groove (5) at the opposite side, wherein the coupling parts are provided with mechanical locking elements in the form of a protrusion (7), which is formed at the tongue, and a lip (8) bordering the groove, is distinguishable by that the bearing surface (9) of the lip (8) at the longer arm of the groove (5) is concave on the arc with the first radius (r1) whose point of engagement is situated at the upper edge of the panel (1) whereas the protrusion (7) of the tongue (6) has in its cross-section the form of a circular sector with the third radius (r3) which is shorter than the first radius, wherein the lower part of the lip (8) and the lower part of the panel (1) from the side of the circular protrusion (7) have the second bearing surfaces (9?) which are inclined in relation to the vertical plane in one direction, at the first acute angle (?).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2003
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Applicant: Barlinek, S.A.
    Inventor: Marek Konstanczak
  • Publication number: 20060174579
    Abstract: An H-shaped clip is used to connect two pieces of building material such as plywood, roofing sheath, wafer board or other materials quickly, easily and securely. The H clip includes two tapered arms connected by a spacing bar, where each arm ends in a ski-shaped lead-in having a contoured face and a living hinge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2006
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventor: John Matson
  • Publication number: 20060174580
    Abstract: Securement bracket including a base plate and a cylindrical body; the base plate (11) and the cylindrical body are of a single piece, the cylindrical body including two opposite walls called median wings (12, 13) in prolongation at 900 from the base plate (11) and two other opposite walls called flaps (16, 17) in prolongation at 90° from the median wings (12, 13), which have at least one opening in which is disposed a tongue (23) provided at the end of the flaps (16, 17).A process for production of such a bracket and cutout plate for the practice of the process are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2003
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventors: Stephane Quertelet, James Deciry
  • Publication number: 20060174581
    Abstract: Fixed windshield panes, rear window panes and quarter window panes are mounted on adhesive beads deposited on flanges in respective openings in the bodies of vehicles. In order to maintain a gap between a top edge of one of these fixed window panes and a roof panel, a pair of spacers, made of foam material, are positioned between the bead of adhesive and a rim portion of the roof panel prior to mounting the fixed glass pane. The spacers each have a first portion adjacent the bead and a second portion between the top edge of the fixed glass pane and the rim. Either during or after curing of the bead of adhesive retaining the fixed glass window pane, the second portions of the spacers are torn away leaving open the gap between the top edge of the fixed glass pane and the roof panel at locations of the spacers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2005
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventor: Ricky Katcherian
  • Publication number: 20060174582
    Abstract: An assembled pole, which is capable of easy disassembly into its component parts. The assembled pole may be used for recreational structures, such as gazebos or awnings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventor: Falin Zhao
  • Publication number: 20060174583
    Abstract: A framing system for adjustably connecting building components comprising an outer stud, an interior support member, and a connecting clip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventor: Todd Brady
  • Publication number: 20060174584
    Abstract: An attaching Apparatus of an interior part of an automobile includes a base portion, a clip and a cap. The base portion includes an opening portion and a projected portion, the clip includes a front end portion, a parallel portion, a base end portion, a draw stop claw, a hold claw and an engaging hole and is set such that when the parallel portions are maximally closed, an interval between front ends of the draw stop claws<an inner diameter of a vehicle body panel attaching hole<an interval between front ends of the hold claws. Therefore, when the draw stop claws are drawn out from an attaching hole, the hold claws do not pass the attaching hole, and the clip is prevented from being dropped to a back face side of a vehicle body panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2005
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Applicant: Piolax Inc.
    Inventor: Hiroshi Nakazato
  • Publication number: 20060174585
    Abstract: A multi-layer covering includes a flexible fabric layer. The fabric layer may be a fluffy blanket or a mesh. Where the fabric layer is a blanket it has a thickness of 2 mm to 5 mm, and is in the form of a batt or weave or spun bonded layer, and defining gaps between the strands of in the blanket. Where the fabric layer is a mesh the spacing between adjacent strands of the mesh is 3 mm to 20 mm. The multi-layer covering further includes a metallic reflective foil (or paper) support layer, and a layer of adhesive protected by a peel-off backing layer for ease of applying the covering to a surface. When covering a wall, the covering is stuck to the wall and one or more protective coatings of paint render such as acrylic are applied to the blanket with a brush or roller or spray. Acrylic render paints typically includes a relatively thick mixture of cement, sand and acrylic polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2004
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventor: Owen Barr
  • Publication number: 20060174586
    Abstract: The invention consists of a panel comprising an insulating core (10) and two outer faces (2, 3) made of metallic sheet and disposed on opposite sides with respect thereto, wherein a cushion (12) of mineral wool is arranged between one of the outer faces and the insulating core. In this way a panel is obtained which is capable of compensating for the thermal expansion of the sheet metal, especially in the case of fire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2003
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventor: Maurizio Morandi
  • Publication number: 20060174587
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system for coating dimensionally stable construction materials (1), especially facade components, as protection against environmental influences. The aim of the invention is to provide a system and a method for coating dimensionally stable construction materials, by which means the construction materials can be protected against atmospheric exposure in a rapid, simple and durable manner. To this end, a base material (2) having a rubber-elastic behaviour and containing a reinforcing mat (3) is applied to the construction material (1), and an outer layer (4) comprising an acyl copolymer as a binding agent is applied to the base material (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2003
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventor: Henry Kamphuis
  • Publication number: 20060174588
    Abstract: A system and method for a stabilizing brace for securing a window or door buck to a concrete form. The system and method tightly secures one panel of a window or door buck to a concrete form, so as to maintain the dimensions of an opening defined by the window or door buck when pouring concrete into the form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2005
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventors: Audrey Anderson, Bruce Anderson, Justin Anderson, Thayne Anderson