Abstract: A computing device having an improved enclosure arrangement is disclosed. One aspect of the enclosure pertains to enclosure parts that are structurally bonded together to form a singular composite structure. In one embodiment, structural glue is used to bond at least two unique parts together. Another aspect of the enclosure pertains to enclosure parts that are electrically bonded together to form a singular integrated conductive member. In one embodiment, conductive paste is used to bond at least two unique parts together. The improved enclosure is particularly useful in portable computing devices such as laptop computers.

Abstract: An implantable lead body for a medical device with improved conductor lumens separates and insulates conductors while permitting access to the conductors through the implantable lead outer surface. The implantable lead comprises a lead body, a stylet lumen, at least one conductor lumen, and at least one axial slit in the lead body. The lead body has a proximal end, a distal end, an internal portion, and an external portion. The stylet lumen is formed in the internal portion. The conductor lumen is formed in the internal portion and positioned near an outer surface of the internal portion such that there is only a web between the conductor lumen and the outer surface of the internal portion. The axial slit is formed in the lead body distal end between the conductor lumen and the outer surface of the internal portion.

Abstract: A potassium niobate deposited body includes a substrate, an electrode layer formed above the substrate, and a potassium niobate layer formed above the electrode layer. The potassium niobate layer can include a domain that epitaxially grows in a (110) or (001) orientation, when a lattice constant of orthorhombic potassium niobate is 21/2 c<a<b, and a b-axis is a polarization axis.

Abstract: A high speed electrical connector is provided that comprises a substantially planar dielectric, a substantially planar ground plane, and a signal conductor. The ground plane is disposed on one planar surface of the planar dielectric and the signal conductor is disposed on the opposing planar surface of the planar dielectric.

Abstract: A method for producing a one-part piston body for a piston-cylinder arrangement, in particular a shock absorber piston, is disclosed. The method may include in a first step, pressing a green compact comprising a revolving web and longitudinal support webs from a sinterable metallurgical powder. In a second step, the green compact may be sintered to form a blank. In a third step, radially disposed stamping tools may be used to form, under material displacement, transverse grooves into at least a part of the support webs through cold deformation. In a fourth step, the blank provided with transverse grooves may be calibrated to its final form through pressing with calibrating tools.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing the sensors for monitoring corrosion of heat exchanger tubes in a thermal power plant. The sensor is made of the tubes taken out from actual heat-exchanger. As a result, the sensor not only has the same material as the actual heat-exchanger tubes, but also has the same surface state where it contacts the working medium. Therefore, a serious technical difficulties have been solved that the sensor made by the prior art can't measure different corrosion states of actual heat-exchanger tubes, that the corrosion rate measured is different from the corrosion rate of actual heat-exchanger tubes, and that the cost of anti-corrosive treatments is high . By use of the sensor made by the present invention, the different corrosion states of actual heat-exchanger tubes can be measured, not only the rate of uniform corrosion of actual heat-exchanger tubes can be measured but also the rate of localized corrosion of the heat-exchanger tubes can be measured.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a lower body component for a vehicle is provided including forming a one-piece floor pan at least partially defining a vehicle passenger compartment and substantially extending longitudinally at least the entire length thereof, and forming a one piece reinforcement structural member for reinforcing the pan. The method also includes simultaneously forming the pan and one-piece reinforcement structural member by stacking a pair of weldable sheet metal blanks sufficiently close together to define a comon interface, positioning the stacked blanks between moveable profile forming dies, heating the dies so that the blanks reach a superplastic forming temperature, and plastically deforming the stacked blanks into a lower body component having the profile of the dies. The method also includes friction stir welding of the stacked blanks at the common interface.

Abstract: Embodiments of an accessory attachment for a rotary power hand tool are disclosed wherein the hand tool is of the type which has a tool housing with a preferably cylindrical nose portion, a motor having a motor drive shaft with a mounting coupling extending forwardly from the nose portion for receiving a drive shaft, the attachment comprising a housing having a first end portion configured to be mounted to the tool housing nose portion and an input shaft for coupling to the motor drive shaft, and having an enlarged second end portion oriented at a right angle relative to the first end portion and also having an output shaft coupled to the input shaft at a right angle relative thereto, a rotary cutting wheel mounted to the output shaft and substantially disposed within said enlarged second end portion, excepting an exposed portion of the rotary cutting wheel for engaging a work surface, an adjustable guide foot pivotally connected to the enlarged second end portion and having a front surface configured to abut

Abstract: A motor-driven saber saw includes a housing (4), having a neck (8) which serves as a handle and has a tool opening (6), a guide device (22) for guiding the saber saw (2) on a workpiece and releasably connectable to the housing (4) in a region of the housing neck (8) and including a connection device (21) for connecting the guide device (22) to the housing (4), the housing (4) having connecting receptacles (18) for guiding the connection device (21), an adjusting device (30) mountable on the connection receptacles (18) for securing the connection device (21) to the housing, and a rectilinear spring member (36) for biasing the adjusting device (30) to a locking position and extending substantially in a longitudinal direction of the housing neck (8).

Abstract: An article for shaving pencils having a body member with a bore in the body member for receiving a pencil. The bore has at least one aperture or opening. The body member further includes a cutting, or shaving, device, so that upon a manual insertion of a pencil into the bore, and subsequent withdrawal of the pencil from the bore, a portion of the pencil is shaved off by the cutting, or shaving, device for providing a suitable surface for labelling of the pencil.

Abstract: Measuring device for measuring the path and/or speed of a moving object in relation to a structural component, with a measuring wheel (20) and with a rotary encoder (10), such that the measuring wheel (20) is coupled to the encoder shaft (16) of the rotary encoder (10) at a precise angle of rotation, and the measuring wheel (20), along with the contact surface (22) formed by its jacket, can be positioned on the object in such a way that the axis of the measuring wheel (X direction) runs basically perpendicular to the direction of motion (Z direction) of the object, and the measuring wheel (20) and the rotary encoder (10) are elastically mounted on the structural component in a direction (Y direction) that is basically perpendicular to the axis of the measuring wheel (X direction) and to the direction of motion of the object (Z direction), wherein the measuring wheel (20) and the rotary encoder (10) are positioned on an elastic arm (32) that exhibits two legs (34, 36), the elastic arm (32) is secured to the st

Abstract: Methods to implement a sizing scheme to better quantify and more accurately represent clothing sizes. One embodiment is a method of providing an article of clothing after receiving the size alphanumeric characters determined from a sizing chart. A second embodiment is a method of making a sizing scheme chart for clothing, such as dresses, suits, blouses, pants, pajamas, and other clothing. A third embodiment provides a sizing chart for clothing. Various embodiments of the invention can apply to the waist and hip measurements, waist and bust measurements, and neck and chest measurements.

Abstract: An adjustable device to locate and transfer the positions of golden section points from a source image to a secondary surface, comprising a plurality of paired blades that are coupled to pivot at the golden section points that occur along the length of the blades and at the endpoints of the blades. This configuration creates a looped series of connected levers, sequenced to diminish in length by golden section ratio, with fulcrums positioned at golden section points. The device is bilaterally symmetrical and maintains consistent golden section proportions regardless of the size to which it is adjusted. The creation of accurate images by a means other than tracing enables the user to learn how the mathematics of the golden section relates to the principles of proportion that connect the parts to the whole.

Abstract: A fabric having a procedure map which enables identification, by a machine or by a person, of one or more of the fabric characteristics, e.g. the straight of grain, true bias, up-down direction, decorative pattern characteristic, distance from a selvedge or distance along a selvedge. The procedure map facilitates accurate measuring, marking, and cutting of fabric e.g. for furniture upholstery, garments, draperies, linens and quilts.

Abstract: A laser level includes a housing, a pendulum pivotably mounted to the housing and a laser diode assembly disposed on the pendulum. A gimbal assembly is employed for pivotably mounting the pendulum to the housing. The gimbal assembly includes a frame connected to the housing, a first pair of bearings disposed on the frame, an axle extending through the first pair of bearings, a body disposed on the axle and pivotably supporting the pendulum, and a second pair of bearings disposed between the body and the pendulum. The first pair of bearings is disposed on one side of the second pair of bearings.

Abstract: A line generating device generates two fan-shaped beams of light at an angle to each other, and projects the beams onto an adjacent surface, where the beams are visible as lines on the surface. A user has access to the intersection of the lines, so that the intersection can be marked or otherwise used in combination with the lines, such as in aligning objects.

Abstract: A masonry story pole with braces includes: a.) an elongated vertical pole member for corner positioning to set horizontal lines for bricklaying, having a working area between a top end and a bottom end; b.) a bottom support bracket connected to the bottom end of the pole member; c.) a working area bracket connected to the working area of the pole member; d.) two brace connection members with rotation mechanism for rotation about a vertical axis and about a horizontal axis; and, e.) at least two braces. The working area bracket has the two brace connection members connected to it. Further, each brace is rotatably connected to one of the two brace connection members, and extends downwardly therefrom so as to be positioned away from the pole member to provide adjustable angle brace positioning. The braces can be attached to either a horizontal surface or a vertical surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for three-dimensionally measuring objects, according to which the positions of a measuring element (14) are determined by means of a locating method (e.g. optically, electromagnetically, or acoustically), the positions being relative to a reference system defined by the associated locating system (16), and desired dimensions of the object (24) being calculated from the determined positions of the measuring element. Also disclosed is a corresponding device for three-dimensionally measuring objects. The measuring element can be moved by means of a robot arm (26) or a flying object (e.g. a type of zeppelin).

Abstract: An apparatus for automatically measuring the internal and external profile of pipes (1) at the ends thereof is described, wherein sensors (11a, 11b) measure for each angle of rotation of their support (10) the distance of the corresponding profile, there being provided means for regulating in height the axis of rotation of said support, which is rotatably mounted on a slide (13) slidable in a direction parallel to the axis (X-X) of the pipe to be measured. The measuring system also comprises the processing of the detected data in order to attribute a classification code to the end of the measured pipe.

Abstract: A gauging head includes a substantially closed casing, a movable arm with a first portion, partly located inside the casing and associated with a position transducer, and a second portion, outside the casing, carrying a feeler for contacting a piece to be checked, and a zero-setting mechanism for adapting the head to check pieces with different nominal dimensions. The zero-setting mechanism, located outside the casing, includes a quick locking/unlocking device between the first and second portions of the arm and a movable mechanical reference coupled with the first portion of the arm and including a reference surface cooperating with a corresponding reference surface for holding the first portion of the arm in a preset position with respect to the casing.

Abstract: A method of pasteurizing dewatered sludge into valuable soil conditioners is provided. Unpasteurized dewatered sludge is introduced into a first end of an dryer and maintained under vacuum pressure. Moisture is removed using a condenser and knock out tank while a boiler provides heat to treat the dewatered sludge. An auger moves the sludge to an outlet.

Abstract: A household appliance functions according to multiple operating cycles, wherein each operating cycle comprises at least one step characterized by a parameter having a factory-set default value. A user can access a controller of the household appliance through a user interface to simultaneously set new default values for a parameter common to at least two of the multiple operating cycles.

Abstract: A shower shoe diminishes the risk of slipping in wet and slippery areas. The shower shoe or slipper can be easily worn by an individual when taking a shower, bath or simply walking through a slippery area. The shower shoe includes a mesh top through which water can pass, a rubber sole with water drainage slits through which water can pass, and grooves on the bottom of the rubber sole that prevent hydroplaning when walking in water. A Velcro® closure enables simple fastening of the shoe. A loop on the back of the shoe enables one to easily grip the shoe when putting the shoe on or taking the shoe off. The same loop can be used to hang the shower shoe while drying it. Siping is included in the bottom side of the sole.

Abstract: Active-response golf shoes are disclosed. The golf shoes include at least one sensor, a controller, and at least one active-response element. The sensor and controller operate to rapidly determine if a golfer is walking or swinging a golf club. Once this determination is made the controller and active-response element rapidly change the shoe's characteristics. If the controller determines that the golfer is walking, the shoe provides a soft and flexible walking platform. If the controller determines that the golfer is swinging, the shoe morphs or changes automatically to provide a stable hitting platform. The controller senses various predetermined conditions such as pressure under the ball of the user's foot to determine whether the golfer is walking or swinging. The active-response elements may be a sole adjuster, a lace adjuster, and/or an upper adjuster. Methods of determining the golfer's type of movement are also disclosed.

Abstract: A mechanized unit that is moved through a trench in the ground for the purpose of placing a length or lengths of a utility or utilities by a guide device on the bottom of the trench, and then encasing the placed utility or utilities. The unit has at least one plow to sweep the material excavated from the ground to form the trench back into the trench onto a screening member mounted to the movable unit. The screening unit has sections of progressively larger openings from front to rear. The screening member preferably is vibrated to deposit onto the one or more utilities layers of the excavated material having particles of progressively larger size from the bottom toward the top of the trench to protect the utility or utilities from physical damage caused by larger excavated particles.

Abstract: A bit holder for a ploughing bit of a coal or extraction plough includes an insert pocket open on the top side for receiving a bit shank formed on the ploughing bit. The pocket is bounded by two lateral supporting walls, a front and a rear supporting wall, whereby the rear supporting wall has an elevated section projecting over the adjoining, lateral supporting walls. The rear supporting wall forming a bit support for the ploughing bit slopes down to its outer regions. In order to allow a good support for an inserted bit and easy and fast installation of the bit the front face of the rear supporting wall is fitted on the outer regions with guiding surfaces sloping down inwards to the insert pocket as an installation aid for the ploughing bit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a modularized multifunctional ironing board with fan, consisting of an ironing board with ventilation holes, a cotton fabric layer on top, a fan, and supporting all the above a rack assembly base. By conjoining the ironing board and the fan underneath the board proper, steam from an iron can be sucked out through the ventilation holes while the clothes being ironed is stationary by the suction power of the fan to facilitate the action thereof and that the user can be safe guarded from steam, rendering the ironing process fast and easy.

Abstract: The present invention provides an ironing board assembly which includes an ironing board and a sliding rail assembly for attachment with a partition in a closet system. The sliding rail assembly includes at least one fixed member slidingly and pivotally engaged to at least one sliding arm. At least a portion of an ironing board is pivotally engaged to a sliding arm.

Abstract: A liquid-filled display device includes a hollow member mounted on a transparent top end wall of a hollow base and confining a water-tight inner space filled with a liquid body, and a display unit mounted on the top end wall and having a top wall and two transparent sidewalls connected to the hollow member. The sidewalls and the top wall cooperate with the hollow member and the top end wall to confine a display space. At least one of the sidewalls is provided with an advertisement. An air pump unit is mounted in the base, and is operable so as to supply fine air bubbles into the liquid body through a diffuser set mounted within the inner space. A lamp unit mounted in the base beneath the hollow member is operable so as to radiate colored light that penetrates through the top end wall into the inner space.

Abstract: An exterior address porch light, lantern, device, apparatus, and method of making the light, lantern. The light, lantern can be made from plastics, such as PVC and the like, and have a generally cylindrical configuration, that can be mounted alongside exterior doorways, and the like, where existing porch light type lanterns are located. The light, lantern can be solar powered, and/or battery powered, and/or adapted for 120 volt building power supplies. The top of the lantern, light can have a solar cell on a cap cover which overhangs a vertically oriented PVC pipe shaped type housing. Inside the light, lantern can be a light source such as a bulb, and the like. Across the front exterior face can be a rectangular cut-out portion with lettering and/or numbering that can be illuminated from the light source.

Abstract: A personal safety device (10) includes at least one housing containing a quantity of a marking substance (30), an explosive charge (36), and a triggering apparatus (22) which is operative to detonate the explosive charge (36) to propel the marking substance from the housing (H) to mark the area surrounding the device.

Abstract: An accessory device for a firearm, a preferred embodiment comprising a housing, a light emitter assembly and a battery carried by the housing in circuit for energizing the light emitter assembly when switch actuated, and a tail cap switch device secured to the housing and including a switch actuator having an actuator arm rotatably urgeable by either hand of an operator clockwise or counterclockwise about the housing's longitudinal direction for placing the switch in a CONSTANT ON position from an OFF position, the actuator arm reverse rotatably urgeable by the operator for returning the switch to the OFF position, and the actuator arm having opposed ends longitudinally urgeable by the operator from the OFF position for placing the switch in a MOMENTARY ON position.

Abstract: A scope adjustment calculating apparatus and method for calculating adjustment to a scope on a firearm is disclosed. The scope adjustment calculating device displays multiple input criteria including: a plurality of division of minute of angle for a scope, a plurality of distance from a target data, and a plurality of shot placement spacing data. Known information of given division of minute of angle for a scope, given distance from a target, and given shot placement spacing from the target center point are selected from the input criteria. Based on this known information, a given number of adjustment increments needed to zero the scope is obtained from the calculating device, and the scope is zeroed based on the given number of adjustment increments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a controllable fishing lure. The lure is remotely controlled by the angler by a radio control transmitter on the fishing rod or proximate thereto. The lure can be steered by depressing buttons on the radio control transmitter. The depressions cause radio signals to be emitted from the transmitter, these signals corresponding to the movements desired by depressing the buttons. The radio signals from the transmitter are then received by a receiver, through an antenna, in the lure. The received signals are then processed by a controller that activates propellers, disposed on the lateral sides of the lure, whereby the lure is steered to the desired location in the water.

Abstract: A fishing lure having a rattling assembly for attracting fish, wherein the sound of the rattling assembly is adjustable. The rattling assembly includes a rattle member and a rod member positioned inside a cavity defined in the body of the fishing lure. The rod member traverses the exterior surface of the fishing lure into the cavity, such that the position of the rod member will determine the ability of the rattling member to travel within the cavity to strike the walls of the cavity.

Abstract: A multi-insect trap is capable of capturing a predetermined kind of insects, while preventing other undesirable insects from entering into the trap. The multi-insect trap includes a trap housing, an insect guider, and an ant isolation arrangement. The insect guider includes an attractant carrier supported within the trapping chamber and a plurality of cone-shaped guiding channels spacedly and inwardly extended from the surrounding wall for guiding the insect to enter into the trapping chamber. The ant isolation arrangement has two ant boundaries provided on a top ceiling and a bottom seat of the trap housing respectively, wherein the two ant boundaries are adapted for being filled with liquid as two ant resisting borders respectively for preventing ants to reach the surrounding wall so as to stop the ants from entering into the trapping chamber through the guiding channels.

Abstract: A user activated insect bait station particularly adapted for use with a flowable bait, including attractants and toxicants is disclosed. The bait station is formed as a sealed container fabricated from two primary parts, an upper portion and a lower portion sealingly connected along common peripheral edges. The bait station includes first and second chambers in fluid communication for containing the bait. The user forms an opening in the bait station to expose the bait in the first chamber to the atmosphere while providing access to the bait for ants. The bait station further defines a recessed groove that provides a pathway leading to the second chamber opening. A top cover is provided for shielding the bait station opening while providing access to the opening.

Abstract: A holder for silk flowers including multiple extensions extending laterally outwardly of the holder, a pair of spaced discs respectively interconnected with the inner surface of the holder, a pair of apertures formed respectively in the discs, and multiple pointed prongs extending from the lower disc and into the aperture formed therein.

Abstract: A device and method for helping a floral designer create a floral arrangement that is well balanced in its distribution of flowers and greens. The device includes a three-dimensional foam structure that has a plurality of different levels. Each of the different levels is of a different size, thereby creating an overall tapered foam structure. Areas of equal size are demarcated on each of the different levels. The areas of equal size are evenly distributed around a plurality of different levels. The demarcation of the various equal sized areas are created either by using an external grid work that lay over the foam structure or shaping the foam into protrusions on each level. Using the equal sized areas as a distribution grid, a floral designer can quickly and easily place flowers and greens throughout the three-dimensional foam structure in a manner that is evenly distributed and well balanced.

Abstract: An automatic door opener (10) for opening or closing a door (28) includes a motor (14) driving a drive shaft (50) and an opener arm (18) connected to the door (28) and being responsive to rotation of the drive shaft (50) for moving the door (28) to an open or closed position. A clutch (46) operable to disengage the drive shaft (50) from the opener arm (18) is provided in the event of the door (28) engaging an obstacle, electric power being unavailable, or the door being fully open or fully closed. The door opener (10) may also include a brake (48) for selectively preventing movement of the door (28). Various embodiments of the invention are provided, including an electromagnet (80) and an electromagnetic brake (114).

Abstract: A barrier is provided to preclude debris from passing into a rain gutter. The barrier includes a screen supported upon a channel. The channel includes a tab positionable between a roof and shingles upon the roof, and with a lip opposite the tab resting upon a portion of a gutter opposite the roof. The channel includes a recess between the tab and the lip. The recess includes a floor defining a lower plane of the channel. Ribs extend from the floor up to an upper plane of the channel in which the screen is supported. The ribs have sufficient height to remain in contact with the screen. Water is drawn through the screen and along the ribs down to the floor of the recess. Apertures in the floor allow the water to fall down through the channel and into the gutter, while debris is precluded from passing through the screen.

Abstract: A wind cap for buildings serves to anchor a building structure securely to the underlying terrain. The wind cap is a series of base plates which are temporarily and removably placed upon the roof of a structure, with a corresponding series of tiedown straps secured over the plates and attached to ground anchors on opposite sides of the structure. Two of the base plate components may be hinged together along their common edges for placement over the ridge line of the roof. Single plates are placed along the eaves and at intermediate points of the roof span. Each plate includes at least one pair of roller support arms adjustably extending upwardly therefrom, with a roller installed between each arm pair. The rollers eliminate the drag of the tiedown strap passing thereover, thereby eliminating asymmetrical loads on the underlying plates and roof as the straps are tightened.

Abstract: A truss bracket for connecting a roof to a shipping container includes an initially flat rectangular sheet of material in which is formed a longitudinally extending fold line that divides the sheet of material into a first part and a second part that are disposed at a predetermined angle relative to one another when a fold is formed in the fold line. The first part is adapted to be secured to a vertical wall of a shipping container and the second part is adapted to be engaged to a roof. A plurality of flanges are stamped from the second part and are folded out at a ninety degree angle relative to the plane of the second part to enable connection of the second part to the roof. A house is made by joining plural shipping containers together and securing a roof to the shipping container by using the truss bracket.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved apparatus and method for forming a retractable tower or column. The present invention includes pointed hooks wherein the hooks are attached to each section of a section chain, one in a horizontal direction and one in an off-set manner. The section chains are placed on a take up mechanism in an operable position and then raised utilizing a motor. As the section chains are raised, they are guided by a guide tower, rollers, shims, and gear racks into a position whereby hooks from adjacent sections of the section chains form coupled engagements. The coupled engagement of the hooks of the sections of each adjacent section chains thereby form the column.

Abstract: A wave shim and a method of shimming two elements is provided. The method includes inserting between two elements, at least one wave shim, which is a wave-shaped compressible body with a slot subdividing a portion of the body at the end into a pair of wave-shaped extending arms, and a tab attached to the body at a side opposite the wave-shaped extending arms. The shim has an area of reduced body material at a junction point between the tab and the body so that the tab can be broken off, and at least one area of reduced body material exists at corresponding locations along each of the wave-shaped extending arms so that the length of the arms can be reduced. The tab and arms define through-holes and grooves, which can be used in conjunction with a guide-line to align several elements.

Abstract: A hinged spreader board of a pre-set length with shaped ends is pivoted open inside a frame to mate with the inside faces of the sides of a frame and maintain the sides apart by the length of the board while attaching the frame to a wall. Additional hinged sections of pre-set lengths allow the spreader board to be opened to various lengths to accommodate frames of different widths. The frame spreader boards fold up for storage.

Abstract: A wall spine assembly for a modular office system comprises a plurality of individual panel assemblies. Each of the panel assemblies includes a vertical support structure and mechanically affixed lower panels in a rigid box-beam structure. Facing panels are removably attached to support brackets mounted on the vertical supports. A cavity exists between the facing panels and vertical supports to permit the lay-in of cabling through the office system. A crown member is provided on the top of the vertical support and is adapted to receive brackets for the mounting of accessories above a desk or other work surface attached to the panel. The panels, and especially the crown, permit the mounting of office components such as shelves, storage cabinets, lighting fixtures and the like anywhere along the horizontal length of the wall. A horizontally telescoping vertical end post is also provided.

Abstract: A grain bin floor panel formed from sheet metal. The grain bin floor panel is comprised of a first flange, a second flange, and a center support disposed between the first flange and the second flange. The center support is connected to the first flange by a first support surface and the second flange by a second support surface. To insure that the first and second support surfaces do not become separated from one another, the center support is configured with at least one staking. To provide the floor panel added strength, the first flange, the second flange, the center support, and the first and second support surfaces are preferably corrugated. To further increase the strength of the center support, the center support is preferably shaped as a triangle.

Abstract: An architectural structural system comprises a structural beam and a structural connector. The structural beam includes a first c-beam and a second c-beam adjacently disposed one in parallel to the other. Each of the c-beams has opposed first and second ends. The structural connector has a plurality of transverse blades with opposed faces, one of the plurality of blades being connectedly disposed between the first and second c-beams.

Abstract: A process of pre-applying a vapor, water and ice layer to a sheathing panel before the sheathing panel is assembled onto rafters of a roof is disclosed, comprising the steps of positioning a face of the sheathing panel for accessibility, removing a plastic film from the vapor, water and ice layer, thereby exposing an adhesive surface of the vapor, water and ice layer, joining the adhesive surface of the vapor, and water and ice layer to the face of the sheathing panel to form an assembly, thereafter, transporting the assembly to the roof, and securing the assembly to the rafters of the roof.