Abstract: The invention relates to a hinge/tilt window with a window frame and a casement with a casement frame that can be tilted about a horizontal rotational axis (X) and about a vertical rotational axis in relation to the window frame. The window also includes a hinge/tilt shank for opening and closing the casement. The hinge/tilt shank has a main arm that is hinged on the casement frame for tilting the casement and a gear with multiple articulations that is hinged on the main arm and the window frame in order to rotate the casement about the vertical rotational axis. A drive device, which is driven by an electric motor, includes a feed chain for opening the casement into a tilted position and for closing the casement from the tilted position.

Abstract: An original cover closer is described in which a compression coil spring can stably and surely work, an original cover can expeditiously and smoothly be operated, and the compression amount of the compression coil spring can be set and changed in an extremely easy manner. The cover closer comprises: a mounting member mounted to the main body of a copying machine; a supporting member pivotally attached to the mounting member and operable to support the original cover; a first slider and a second slider which are slidably installed in the supporting member; and a compression coil spring inserted between these sliders and operable to urge the original cover in the direction to open, wherein at least one of the sliders is formed integrally with a spring cover which covers the compression coil spring even when the original cover is opened.

Abstract: A method of processing a useable particulated nepheline syenite including providing particulate nepheline syenite with a maximum first grain size; milling the nepheline syenite in a ball mill operated substantially dry to produce a dry feed stock with particles less than a given size; and, using an air classifier to remove particles having a second grain size from the feed stock to provide an Einlehner Abrasive Value of less than about 100. In practice the second grain size is less than 5 microns and the distribution profile is generally 4-5 microns. The product produced by the method is, thus, novel.

Abstract: An device, system and method of using is disclosed to provide a releasably attached external tension member(s), earth anchor(s), net(s), means for adjusting and means for attaching to the earth anchor(s) to accomplish an emergency structure restraint system.

Abstract: A mobile furniture and accessory system for an office environment includes storage components, table or desk components, screen or partition components, paper management components, marker board components, computer support furniture and the like, for use in facilitating flexibility in manufacturing such components to user specifications and in arranging such components according to user requirements.

Abstract: Structure and procedure for erecting concrete towers used in wind turbines in which said towers consist of sections, which in turn may each comprise a different number of segments or longitudinal sections. The procedure includes two differentiated cycles, which may take place alongside each other: the pre-assembly of each section of tower and their assembly. The sections may be pre-mounted on bases placed on the ground, with the segment in turn fitted with the help of struts and mechanical clamps. This procedure is extremely versatile in that it makes the best logistic use of the material, resources and requisite assembly times since the assembly procedures for each section can be developed alongside each other in the different wind farm towers, and also greater heights can be achieved than is traditionally possible.

Abstract: A polyhedral array comprises a plurality of discrete polyhedrons and a connection network comprising connections that connect the polyhedrons. The discrete polyhedrons are spaced apart from each other at equilibrium in a predetermined generally regular pattern, and each polyhedron is comprised of edges, faces and vertices. The connection network at least partially constrains the discrete polyhedrons relative to each polyhedron's six degrees of freedom. In some embodiments, the connections extend along the bias of the array. In other embodiments, the connections extend along radial directions. All implementations can be constructed as regular arrays or in lattice networks.

Abstract: This invention concerns a structural sky roof which allows structure complexes composed of one or several houses, parks, gardens, playgrounds, sports fields, shopping malls, parking lots, school-like structures to be protected against all adverse atmospheric effects originating from the sky and which covers all those structures almost like an umbrella.

Abstract: A building system is disclosed having building constituent assemblies including wall panels (10), a flooring assembly (60), a ceiling assembly (94) and a roofing assembly (96). Each of the building constituent assemblies includes a supporting structure (12, 62) and a covering member (14, 64). The supporting structure (12, 62) includes a supporting member (20, 66) which has a corrugated first side portion (30, 74) and second side portion (34, 76). The side portions of adjacent supporting structures (12, 62) overlay each other and interlock the adjacent constituent assemblies together.

Abstract: A device for removing and excluding bats and birds from the exterior of a structure having a structural opening through which bats and birds enter and exit the interior, comprises a flange adapted to engage the structure about the structural opening and a cone extending from the flange and communicating with the interior of the structure through the structural opening at a wide, first end and with the outside atmosphere at a narrow, opposite end, the device being made of slippery material. The flange of the device may be made of soft pliable material. The cone of the device may be of oblong cross section and may be of flexible corrugated material. The entire device may be of a clear material.

Abstract: A universal pair of building panel holding brackets to assist in positioning and securing sheets of building panels to building wall studs, ceiling joists, and wall and ceiling framing.

Abstract: A pipe construction kit for a sewer pipeline comprises several pipes made of plastic, which exhibit a circular cross-section. Between in each case two pipes there is to be arranged a shaft base body made of plastic, exhibiting a central connection section. The connection section exhibits a foot having a supporting surface and, diametrically thereto, a connection element for a shaft. On both sides of the connection section there are formed pipe sections for connection with the pipes. The diameter d of the shaft is significantly smaller than the diameter D of the shaft base body.

Abstract: A mounting system comprising at least one mounting assembly is disclosed. A mounting assembly is used to mount at least one solar panel. The mounting assembly includes a support base, a rotating base, a first motor assembly, a solar panel base and a second motor assembly. The rotating base is mounted on the support base and rotates about its vertical axis by the help of the first motor assembly, which is disposed between the rotating base and the support base. The solar panel base is coupled to the rotating base through a set of links, which transfers the rotation of the rotating base to the solar panel base. The second motor assembly is disposed on the rotating base and it provides a tilting movement to the solar panel base, which enables solar panel base to tilt at a plurality of angle from the horizontal surface of the rotating base.

Abstract: A modular stair system includes a plurality of upright support members which are spacedly positioned form one another to form an array. A plurality of treadle members are positioned adjacent one another to extend between the upright support members. Each of the treadle members is fitted with one or more connection members which are configured to engage and form a detachable union with a counterpart connection member of an adjacently positioned treadle to form a stair system.

Abstract: A concealed connection mechanism for connecting a pair of stair stringers to the front face of a rim joist.

Abstract: The present invention provides a skylight frame design that is adapted to receive at least two panels of glass. The skylight frame comprises a stepped frame section that includes a lower step surface and an upper step surface. The lower step surface is adapted to receive a first glass panel so that a section of the first glass panel lies flush against the lower step surface. Similarly, the upper step surface is adapted to receive a second glass panel so that the second glass panel lies flush against the upper step surface. The skylight frame design of the invention is either incorporated into a skylight frame that may be attached to a curb unit on a roof or it may be an integral part of a skylight frame-curb assembly that also contains a curb section. In another embodiment of the invention, a skylight frame design which directly incorporates one or more panels of glass during molding is provided.

Abstract: A window or door with a radially extending metal or vinyl casing flange mounted in an opening of a building having vinyl siding is protected from hurricanes and other violent weather by providing a panel having dimensions greater than the opening and bracket receiving slots; and a plurality of L-shaped brackets having base plates and perpendicular mounting plates. The bracket base plates are inserted between the window flange and the vinyl siding and secured to the building with fasteners, which are inserted into a wooden frame surrounding the building opening. The panel is then positioned over the opening, with the mounting plates inserted through the slots. The panel is secured in place by temporary fasteners, such as cotter keys.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for making a contoured muntin bar assembly or grid. A tubular muntin bar grid has a first muntin bar formed from an elongated tube having ends that engage a window spacer frame and include side walls that have relatively narrow top and bottom planar walls and relatively wider side planar walls. The top and bottom planar walls defining one or more slots that define intersecting muntin bar positions. One or more intersecting muntin bars formed from elongated tubes have ends that engages the first elongated muntin bar in a region of a slot. The grid includes one or more joiner clips for positioning the one or more intersecting muntin bars in relation to said first muntin bar.

Abstract: A method for constructing a laminated and corrugated wall plate includes building a light steel frame made of one or more layers of corrugated cold-bent plates. A wire gauze is wrapped on the outer periphery of the light steel frame and locked in position by screws. Then, the outer surface is applied on reinforcing bonding agents and cement mortar orderly. A first bonding coating is applied on a convex surface of the frame and the hollowed wire gauze to be combined together with the cement mortar as a bonding grout layer; after the bonding grout layer becomes hardened to produce pre-cracks, the bonding grout layer has its outer side applied with a second bonding coating.

Abstract: The present invention relates to header assemblies that support a downwardly directed load above an opening in the framing of a load-bearing wall, as well as to related methods. In one embodiment, a load-bearing framing assembly is disclosed. The load-bearing header assembly comprises: a pair of horizontally positioned header members for receiving a downwardly directed load; and a pair of parallel and vertically positioned sheet-metal jamb members. The header members are disposed within the jamb members. In another embodiment, a method for making a load-bearing wall assembly is disclosed. The method comprises at least the following steps: providing and positioning onto a floor and a ceiling respective bottom and top tracks; providing and vertically positioning within the top and bottom tracks a pair of jamb members; and providing and horizontally positioning within the pair of jamb members a pair of header members.

Abstract: A wall surface trim board is provided as a board member having a base section, an adjacent first section, and a second section adjacent to the first section. The sections are separated from each other by cut-through openings which extend partially through the board member. The cuts end at the top and bottom outer surfaces of the board member, the uncut outer surfaces forming two thin membranes, one membrane connecting the base section with the first section, and the second membrane connecting the first section with the second section. The sections are pivotable about the membranes in relation to each other to form various trim board configurations. The trim boards are to be used as window trim boards, cornerboards, and similar wall trim construction applications.

Abstract: A structural panel includes perimeter rails and parallel joists having top and bottom surfaces lying in common parallel planes. Between the joists and the rails are diagonal planar bridge members extending obliquely in zigzag manner such that an end of one of the bridge members butts an opposed end of a next one of the bridge members at a side face of the joist. Planar top cover sheets bottom cover sheet are adhesively bonded to the top and bottom surfaces of the rail members, bridge members and joists. When used in a modular building, the floor has sufficient stiffness for the module to be transported from an assembly location in finished condition with all interior and exterior cladding attached and with the walls are topped by finished sandwich ceiling panels. The roof structure spanning the assembled modules is built on at the installation location.

Abstract: A method of constructing an arcuate wall including stud members (51-54) and a wall panel member (50) by (i) marking top and bottom plates (30) with markings (41-46) indicating where the stud members are to be placed, wherein the top and bottom plates have at least a three sided geometric shape with on the sides being arcuate; (ii) placing and fixing the top plate to a first end wall, such as a ceiling; (iii) placing and fixing the bottom plate to a second end wall such as a floor; (iv) aligning and fixing stud members with respect to the markings, to the top and bottom plates so that the stud members extend between the top and bottom plates to form an arcuate wall frame, such that top and bottom edges of a first longitudinal side of the stud members are situated and positioned adjacent to the arcuate edge of the top and bottom plates; (v) aligning a planar wall member to the arcuate wall frame such that the centre of the planar wall member is aligned with the centre of the arcuate wall frame; and (vi) fixing

Abstract: A novel clip for spacing wall panels above a floor during the construction of a partition comprises a clip with a clip portion with a radius, with a long leg and a short leg emanating in substantial parallel relation from each end of the radius. The short leg further includes a clip flange that projects transversely from the plane of the short leg and away from the long leg. The clip portion is compatibly sized to fit onto a floor plate flange. The clip flange is capable of retaining a load when the bottom of a wall panel is mounted thereon, holding the lower edge of the wall panel at a predetermined height above the floor.

Abstract: A method and a device for reducing or substantially prevent admission of moisture to a space (10) of a foundation construction of a building the space being sensitive to moisture. The device is characterized by at least one expandable device (20) intended to be introduced in the space (10) of the foundation construction. The expandable device (20) is in an expanded condition intended to fill at least a substantial part of the space (10).

Abstract: Engineered wood product edges are protected by applying a two part edge sealing composition to at least one edge surface. The two part edge sealing composition can improve holdout, hide, and water resistance. An edge sealing system and substrates coated with the sealing system are provided.

Abstract: Multiple layers of polymer foam form structural concrete into a desired planar shape that retains a foam panel when flat or upright. The polymer foam has a planar shape and an exterior surface with multiple channels into the panel. The channels are generally wider at the bottom and narrower towards the top, preferably a trapezoidal shape. In use, the panel is placed flat within a forming frame, exterior surface upwards. Then concrete is poured upon the exterior surface and into the channels. The trapezoidal shape of the channel prevents removal of the panel from the concrete. The concrete panel can then be used flat or upright as specified for a construction project.

Abstract: A drainage-promoting wrap includes an elongate web of a weather-resistive membrane and a series of separate, laterally spaced-apart, elongate filament spacers bonded to a face of the membrane. The filaments are preferably extruded polymeric filaments and have depressions formed therein providing transverse drainage paths across the filaments. Preferably, the filaments extend substantially parallel to each other and to a longitudinal axis of the elongate membrane. In addition, preferably the membrane is made of a polymeric material so that the filaments are thermally bonded to the face of the membrane. Wall and roof assemblies utilizing the wrap and methods of making the wrap are provided.

Abstract: A drywall joint assembly strip device comprised of an elongate core having a cover bonded to its exterior surface and extending beyond its longitudinal edges to form flexible flaps in which longitudinal, parallel grooves and ridges and/or spaced-apart perforations are formed for flow of joint compound during the installation process.

Abstract: Floor panels are shown with discontinuous surface layers, which are mechanically connectable to each other along one pair of adjacent edges, said floor panels comprising at least two floor elements whereof at least one of the floor elements is non rectangular.

Abstract: Floorboards (1, 1?) are shown, which are provided with a mechanical locking system consisting of a separately machined locking strip (6) which is mechanically joined with the floorboard (1), the locking strip (6) being designed for mechanical fixing to the floorboard (1) by means of a joint, which is operable by snapping-in and/or inward angling, and the locking strip (6) being designed to connect the floorboard (1) with the essentially identical floorboard (1?) by at least inward angling. Moreover, a locking strip, a strip blank, a set of parts for making a floorboard and methods for manufacturing a floorboard and a locking strip, respectively, are shown.

Abstract: A flangeless assembly for connecting tubular sections of a tubular support structure. A flangeless finger plate assembly connects adjacent tubular sections of a tubular support strucure. The finger plate assembly includes an outer finger plate, an inner finger plate, and corresponding ends of the adjacent tubular section butted at a point. Throughhole arrays are provided on each finger plate such that one throughhole array connects to a matching throughhole array on the corresponding end of the adjacent tubular section. Fastening means are provided to connect the inner and outer finger plates to the adjacent tubular sections according to the throughhole array.

Abstract: A construction board with an integrated fastening means for mounting the construction board (1) on a construction material (17), such as a stud of wood or metal. The fastening means has a cage (2) arranged into the construction board (1) and a screw arranged into the cage (2). The screw is telescopic and has two parts (3, 4) with the same pitch of the threads. The screw might occupy two positions, one is a dismounted position, into which the first part (4) is telescopically received into the second part (3) when the screw is not extended, and the other position is a mounted position when the screw is extended.

Abstract: A beam construction, particularly a so-called doctor beam, for use mainly in pulp and paper mills to carry blade holders (7) intended to hold doctor blades. The beam (1) is a composite-construction hollow beam, which also includes at least one composite construction pre-tensioning rod (9, 10, 12). The construction has an essentially triangular cross-section.

Abstract: The concrete casting form tie hole plug is formed from a cementitious mixture and includes a reinforcing strand extending internally throughout the length of the plug, to reinforce the plug to resist fracturing. The reinforcing strand is preferably fiberglass, and the cementitious mixture may be formed from Portland cement, sand, and water, and may include an adhesion promoter.

Abstract: A structural panel includes perimeter rails and parallel joists having top and bottom surfaces lying in common parallel planes. Between the joists and the rails are diagonal planar bridge members extending obliquely in zigzag manner such that an end of one of the bridge members butts an opposed end of a next one of the bridge members at a side face of the joist. Planar top cover sheets bottom cover sheet are adhesively bonded to the top and bottom surfaces of the rail members, bridge members and joists. When used in a modular building, the floor has sufficient stiffness for the module to be transported from an assembly location in finished condition with all interior and exterior cladding attached and with the walls are topped by finished sandwich ceiling panels. The roof structure spanning the assembled modules is built on at the installation location.

Abstract: A door skin comprises an exterior side and an interior side for being secured to a frame member. First and second molded, spaced stiles lie on a first plane. A flat planar portion is disposed between the stiles and lies on a second plane spaced from the first plane. A first interface portion is disposed between and contiguous with the stiles and the flat planar portion. First and second integrally molded, spaced rails lie on a third plane, wherein the third plane is intermediate the first and second planes.

Abstract: A machine and method are disclosed for deconstructing walls and other substantially vertical surfaces. The machine comprises a static, stand-alone support-frame. A carriage is movably mounted on the support-frame, which carriage is operable to be raised and lowered along the support-frame adjacent to a workface. To the carriage are mounted one or more nozzles, preferably the nozzles are mounted to the carriage by means of a nozzle carrier that is operable to move back and forth along the length of the carriage. The nozzles are connected to a high-pressure supply of an erosive material, preferably water. The erosive material, when forced through the nozzles, form jet streams that are directed against the surface of the workface, thereby eroding the surface. Optionally, the invention comprises means of yawing or means of rotating the nozzles in order to access the sidewalls of the opening in the workface produced by the invention.

Abstract: A loading arrangement is proposed for the wrapping material roll of a wrapping assembly, in which the wrapping material roll can be deposited on a carrier and moved into an operating condition, where it is secured in this position by several rolls. The loading arrangement includes an intermediate frame that is moveable between a frame loading position and a frame operating position as a function of the position of the carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a package containing a compressed, single, unused absorbent article. The package preserves compression of the absorbent article when sealed. The invention also relates to the method of compressing and packaging a single, unused absorbent article that includes inserting the article into the package, compressing the article, and sealing the package to preserve the compressed state of the article. The compression may be achieved through the use of a vacuum to remove air from the package and absorbent article, or other means of compressing the absorbent article before or after the article is inserted in the package. The absorbent article may be packaged together with other products in a kit. An example kit may be a baby diaper changing kit that includes a single diaper, a changing pad, and wet wipes, and the package maintains at least the compressed state of the diaper.

Abstract: A BIB carton (150) conjoins a bag (12) with a carton (11) preparatory to carton fill, with an intervening locating collar (14) upon a bag neck upstand (52); an assembly and fill process brings successive individual cartons (41) into juxtaposition with a bag (51) in a continuous bag web (55), using the neck (52) for alignment and registration; a locating retention collar (14) is applied to secure bag neck (52) to carton (41), to create a sub-assembly web stack (71) of conjoined flat-pack BIB cartons (20); an inflation (test) station (110) retrieves these sub-assemblies (20) and inflates/fills them via successive valve caps (111) secured to collars (14); bag (51) inflation/fill causes carton (41) formation around it, before a taping machine closes and seals top (56, 42, 48) and bottom (57, 58) carton flaps.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for producing and filling containers. According to the invention, at least one tube (12) made of a softened plastic material is extruded into an open mold (16), the leading end of said tube (12) is welded when the mold (16) is closed in order to form the bottom of the container, the tube (12) is cut in two above the mold by means of a cutting element (28) so as to form a feed hole (18), and the mold (16), along with the tube (12) comprising the open feed hole (18), is moved into a filling position in which the container is filled and then sealed after being configured in the mold (16) by generating a pressure gradient that acts upon the tube (12) and expands the same. The feed hole (18) of the tube (12) is covered by a sterile barrier (30) at least from the moment said feed hole (18) is formed to the time the associated container is filled in a sterile space.

Abstract: A water-soluble pouch suitable for use in machine dishwashing and which comprises a plurality of compartments in generally superposed or superposable relationship, each containing one or more detergent active or auxiliary components, and wherein the pouch has a volume of from about 5 to about 70 ml and a longitudinal/transverse aspect ratio in the range from about 2:1 to about 1:8, preferably from about 1:1 to about 1:4. The water-soluble pouch allows for optimum delivery of dishwashing detergent. A process for the manufacture of multi-compartment pouches and a pack to contain the pouches are also disclosed.

Abstract: Method in connection with the production of a packaging container, including a) choosing or manufacturing a web shaped packaging laminate according to claim 1, b) converting said packaging laminate to a continuous tube by overlapping two longitudinal edges of the web shaped packaging laminate and heat sealing the overlapped edges to provide a longitudinal seal, c) filling the tube with contents, d) intermittently performing transversal seals by mechanically pressing together two transversal anvil jaws while the filled tube is arranged there between, e) while at the same time providing energy to the packaging laminate at an area of said transversal seal.

Abstract: A method of filling a bag that includes inserting an insulator between first and second side walls of a closure strip and joining an outer surface of the second side wall of the closure strip to an inner surface of a bag wall in a region of the wall behind which the insulator is positioned.

Abstract: A vertical filling-packaging machine is provided for satisfactorily forming a heat-sealed part by heat-sealing, cooling, and cutting a cylindrical film without moving the same and also for manufacturing a variety of packaging bags in different outline shapes.

Abstract: A device (8) for forming containers (2) produced continuously from a tubular wrapper (3) fed along a substantially vertical direction of advance (A). The device has at least one support carriage (8a) movable along a respective closed path (P) having at least one active segment (P?) parallel the direction of advance (A). The carriage (8a) supports a sealing base (11) able to be associated to a first lateral face (2a) of said tubular wrapper (3) at a sealing region (Z) of the wrapper (3) itself. A contrasting element (14) is removably associated to the support carriage (8a) and movable between first closed position in which it is approached to the base (11) and abuts against a second lateral face (2b) of the tubular wrapper (3) opposite to the first lateral face (2a) at the sealing region (Z), and a second position in which it is movable way from the base (11). The device also has means (10) for actuating the support carriage (8a) and means (38) for cutting said tubular wrapper (3) to obtain the containers (2).

Abstract: An endless filtering sheet, having an interior entrained about rollers, extends in a path of movement over an air inlet in a housing for receiving air flow and presents an exterior from which dirt and debris collected from the incoming air flow and which dirt and debris is removed in a horizontal reach by gravity and/or an air flow. A drive mechanism continuously moves the sheet in the endless path to provide a continuously operating air filtration system for a heat exchanger in a HVAC system that is self-cleaning.

Abstract: An air cleaner assembly and components therefor are described. One of the components characterized is a filter cartridge including a first end cap with an outwardly directed pinch seal flange on an end cap at one end of the cartridge; and, an opposite end with a housing seal. An example air cleaner housing is described, for sealingly receiving the filter cartridge therein, during use. Methods of assembly and use are also described.

Abstract: A floating cutter includes a body having a first end, a second end, a first face, a second face opposed to the first face. Attachment ears are provided at the first end adapted to attach the body to a drive system of a mulcher. A female coupling is on the first face at the second end. A tooth having a cutting head and a depending male coupling adapted to mate with the female coupling is provided on the body. A bolt locks the male coupling within the female coupling to prevent separation during use. A shoulder projecting from the first face of the body adjacent the female coupling prevents relative rotation of the body and the tooth during use.