Abstract: A lock template includes an elongated body member that defines a substantially rectangular first opening having a first length and a first width and an elongated first member. The elongated first member is configured to be removably-inserted into first end recesses of the body such that the first member is located at least partially within the first opening. The first member, when inserted in the first end recesses of the body, defines a wall of a second opening having a length substantially equal to the first length and a width smaller than the first width. The second opening is configured to guide a cutting instrument to form a mortise for a lock component in a passageway component. When the first member is inserted into the first end recesses a longitudinal central axis of the first insert member is offset from a central axis between the first end recesses of the body.

Abstract: Provided is an abrasive article comprising (a) a metallic foil having a first and second surfaces and voids therebetween, (b) a plurality of abrasive particles substantially in the voids, and (c) an alloy at least partially between the abrasive particles and the foil in the voids, wherein the alloy comprises a second component and a portion of the metallic foil near the voids. Also provided are methods of making and using such abrasive articles.

Abstract: In a polishing composition, the concentration of one of either sodium ions or acetate ions is 10 ppb or less, or the concentrations of sodium ions and acetate ions are 10 ppb or less. The polishing composition preferably contains a water soluble polymer such as hydroxyethylcellulose, an alkali such as ammonia, and abrasive grains such as colloidal silica. The polishing composition is mainly used in polishing of the surfaces of semiconductor wafers such as silicon wafers, especially used in finish polishing of the surfaces of such wafers.

Abstract: A solution for forming a polishing slurry, the polishing slurry and related methods are disclosed. The solution for forming a polishing slurry may include 1 H-benzotriazole (BTA) dissolved in an ionic surfactant such as a sodium alkyl sulfate solution, and perhaps a polyacrylic acid (PAA) solution. The solution can be filtered and used in a polishing slurry. This approach to solubilizing BTA results in a high BTA concentration in a polishing slurry without addition of foreign components to the slurry or increased safety hazard. In addition, the solution is easier to ship because it is very stable (e.g., can be frozen and thawed) and has less volume compared to conventional approaches. Further, the polishing slurry performance is vastly improved due to the removal of particles that can cause scratching.

Abstract: An Emergency Isolation and Treatment Shelter (EITS) roof system is modular and readily transportable within conventional shipping containers. The roof system generally includes a roof support structure including a multiple of identical component parts which are assembled together in a modular manner. Once the roof support structure is assembled to the rigid wall system, a multitude of roof panels are locate thereon. Once the multitude of roof panels are located on the roof support structure, a roof cap system is mounted over the edge interfaces of the roof panels and the roof support structure to provide a watertight system that is rapidly assembled. A transport channel is located within the roof system to provide support and storage areas for the running of wires, water supply conduits, and the like to provide an unencumbered floor area.

Abstract: The invention provides a roof assembly (2) comprising an outer roof component (4, 104, 204) that is arranged, in use, to be mutually interlocked with an inner roof component (6, 106, 206). The outer roof component (4, 104,204) comprises a depending key element (14) that is a snap-fit in an upwardly facing dovetail slot (36) provided in the inner roof component (6, 106, 206). Embodiments of the invention enable roofs of various pitches to be assembled, the components (204, 206) having mutually inter-engaging bulbous configurations for this purpose. The key element (14) and the inner roof component (6, 106, 206) are molded from foamed polystyrene. The invention also provides a method of forming a roof using the roof assembly (2).

Abstract: Provided is a landscape edging cover, related methods for covering a sharp-edged landscape divider and methods for producing safe landscape edging. In an embodiment the cover has a tapered interior volume that deforms in such a manner so as to tightly receive a landscape divider, and particularly at least a portion of the divider's exposed sharp-edge. The covers can be used to retrofit deployed landscape edging or for landscape edging that has not been deployed.

Abstract: The invention resides in a frame plumbing system and method typically for the plumbing and levelling of panels, frames or walls, having an outer frame member, an inner panel/frame/wall member sized to fit within the outer frame member, and a fastener adapted to plumb the inner frame member relative to the outer frame member. The frame plumbing method includes placing an inner frame member within the outer frame member and then inserting the fastening member through the inner frame and into the outer frame member. The fastening member can be tightened or un-tightened so that the inner frame member is able to move toward or away from the outer frame member. The tightening or un-tightening the fastening means causes the inner frame member to move relative to the outer frame member until the inner frame member is situated in a plumb/level position. Once the inner frame member is plumb with the outer frame member, the inner frame member is secured to the outer frame member.

Abstract: The subject application is directed to a connector with multiple barriers for moisture vapor and gas that provides a hermetically sealed joint in a spacer bar. The multiple barrier members include yielding feathers, yielding ribs, yielding feathered ribs, or interlaced yielding ribs and collars. The barrier members engage with the seal liner of respective portions of an associated spacer bar in corresponding engaging areas. A predetermined relationship between the fusing temperature of the barrier members and the fusing temperature of the seal liner establishes hermetic bonding resulting from a heating exposure of the corresponding engaging areas.

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present invention, a structure support apparatus for anchoring and supporting a structure upon a roof comprises a bowed plate having a dome-shaped convex portion formed in the center of the bowed plate projecting from the concave side toward the convex side of the bowed plate. A screw hole is formed in the dome-shaped convex portion, penetrating the center of the bowed plate, and the structure is supported by the apex of the dome-shaped convex portion.

Abstract: A strut runner includes a member extending lengthwise in a first direction, where the member includes an underlying panel and one or more walls that extend from the panel. The member may be configured to at least partially support the panel array while being integrated or directly connected to the underlying structure. Additionally, the strut runner may include one or more peripheral extensions that extend a distance outward from the body.

Abstract: A lockable shutter assembly has first and second shutters mounted operatively to a building and movable between open and closed positions. A locking device of the assembly has a bracket that extends longitudinally along a gap formed between the shutters when in the closed position. The bracket is supported slidably by the first shutter via a sliding coupling and regardless of shutter position. A releasable interlock of the locking device is carried between the bracket and the second shutter and generally operates between released and locked states. The assembly is placed into the locked state by movement of the bracket when the shutters are in the closed position.

Abstract: A method of making a fenestration framing member includes providing a core of size and shape corresponding to the desired size and shape of the fenestration framing members. A fiberglass mat is placed on the core to form a fiberglass-engaged core, and resin is vacuum infused into the mat to form a fenestration framing member that includes fiberglass-reinforced resin engaging the core. The starting core and the final fenestration framing member preferably are of curved geometry lengthwise of the core and member. The step of vacuum infusing resin into the mat surrounding the core preferably is carried out by placing the fiberglass-engaged core into a vacuum enclosure, preferably a vacuum bag, and connecting the vacuum enclosure to a vacuum source and a resin source. In one embodiment of the disclosure, the mat surrounds the core so that the core is part of the fenestration framing member.

Abstract: A removable arch form assembly for use in forming a masonry arch of a plurality of masonry elements on a substructure comprises a flexible arch form having a substantially rectangular shape, first and second end clips engaging an arched structure about which the masonry arch is to be formed, at least one intermediate clip positioned on the arched structure between the end clips and at an elevation differing from the end clips, the end clips and the at least one intermediate clip removably receiving the flexible arch form and retaining the form in an arched orientation.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for installing backing in walls which include a first, second and third upright U-shaped stud. A first backing member has a first end, a second end, a top, a bottom, a first side and a second side. The first backing member is disposed between the first and second studs. A second backing member has a first end, a second end, a top, a bottom, a first side and a second side. The second backing member is disposed between said second and third studs. A hinge is operatively attached to the first side of the first and second backing members for permitting the second backing member to pivot with respect the first backing member between a first position wherein the first side of each of the first and second backing members are substantially in the same plane and a second position whereby the first and second backing members are not in the same plane. This permits the first backing member to be placed between a first and second adjacent vertical stud.

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: An angle clip for float mounting of a vertical stud to a horizontal roof angle includes rigid first and second flanges, wherein the first flange is mounted orthogonally to the second flange, and the first flange is adapted for rigid mounting to a first side of the vertical stud. The second flange is forming as an inverted channel between a second side of the stud, which is adjacent and orthogonal to the first side of the stud, and a planar channel-forming member of the second flange, so that an opening of the channel opens downwardly. The channel-forming member is substantially parallel to the second side of the stud when mounted thereon with the first flange mounted to the first side of the stud. The channel is sized to receive in snug vertical sliding engagement in the channel the upper vertical flange of the horizontal roof angle.

Abstract: The present invention provides a variable dry wall for partitioning a space in a structure into several sections. The variable dry wall of the present invention includes runners, which are respectively provided on the ceiling and the floor of the structure. A guide slot is formed in the surfaces of respective runners that face each other. The variable dry wall further includes a stud, which is inserted at opposite ends thereof into the guide slots of the respective runners, such that the opposite ends of the stud are supported by the respective runners, a fastening means, which is provided on each of the opposite ends of the stud and is locked at an end thereof to the guide slot of the corresponding runner, so that the stud is fastened to the runners, and boards, which are coupled to respective opposite surfaces of the stud using screws.

Abstract: An Emergency Isolation and Treatment Shelter (EITS) rigid wall system is modular and includes two support columns and a rigid wall assembly therebetween. The rigid wall assembly includes a lower panel extrusion, a lower panel, a center wall extrusion, and an upper panel. The lower panel and the upper panel are of equivalent dimensions and are interchangeable.

Abstract: An Emergency Isolation and Treatment Shelter (EITS) deck system is constructed from a multiple of deck unit modules. Each deck unit module includes four adjustable leg assemblies attachable together by a lower truss between each leg assembly so as to support a deck surface panel. The size of the deck unit module defines the modularity of the EITS. Each leg assembly includes a primary leg, an intermediate leg, and a screw foot each in telescopic relationship. Each leg assembly may be telescoped independently to provide a level deck surface irrespective of the underlying terrain.

Abstract: A modular decking system includes decking in the form of a plurality of treads, the decking being supported by one or more beams, each beam having a lower surface. The modular decking system also includes a plurality of piers, each pier having an upper surface and each pier supporting on that upper surface an end of one or more beams, and a grid engagement system. The grid engagement system is capable of aligning and engaging the upper surface of a pier with the lower surface of the end of any beam supported thereon in a manner that prevents substantial lateral movement of the beam relative to the pier.

Abstract: A stackable tubular column assembly and method of assembly in which uniform cross-section column members for adjacent floors are joined by a coupler having a plate that divides the coupler into two compartments. Each compartment telescopingly receives the end of column members so the load of the upper column member is uniformly distributed over the walls of the lower column member through the plate. The lower portion of the coupler has flanges for coupling floor beams. Methods of erecting the column assemblies and a building are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a screen used to block a drainage hole in a wall from the passage of unwanted pets. Specifically, the present invention includes a frame a screen and a clamping portion to secure the screen in place with friction and tension.

Abstract: A composite structural support which may be utilized as a beam or assembled with similar supports to form a building floor or a bridge deck utilizes an open core element, made preferably of suitably treated fluted paper, upper and lower thin steel skins, and a layer of concrete poured over the top skin.

Abstract: A glass element includes at least two glass slabs arranged in facing relationship with a peripheral spacer frame arranged between each pair of glass slabs, and holders for anchorage at selective points to a supporting structure. The holders, each one of which includes two clamping plates joined together via connectors, are mounted exclusively in apertures formed in the glass element slab that faces the supporting structure, i.e. the inner glass slab. One of the clamping plates of each holder fitting is formed with anchorage attachment points that are accessible from the outside, and the inner clamping plates are placed in abutment against the inner face of the inner glass slab prior to the assembly of the inner glass slab and the next glass slab, in such a manner that their connecting parts extend at most up to the outer mouth of the apertures.

Abstract: A fastening member which can fix with sufficient strength siding boards whose lateral joint portions are disposed in a portion where no vertical member is provided and prevent displacement in the vertical direction, is capable of ensuring a ventilation space without using furring strips and has excellent durability, and an external wall construction structure using the same are provided. A fastening member 1 has a long fixing plate portion 11 which is fixed to at least one vertical member 21.

Abstract: A clip may be connected to a first piece of siding and a second piece of siding, and the clip may be used to interconnect the pieces of siding. The clip may include a first attachment portion and a second attachment portion. The first attachment portion may include one or more extensions that may engage the first piece. The extensions may include one or more serrated portions, which may include one or more inwardly extending portions and/or outwardly extending portions that are sized and configured to engage the first piece. The second attachment portion may include one or more structures that may engage a second piece of trim or siding. If desired, these one or more structures may allow the clip to hang from the second piece of trim.

Abstract: A clip assembly secures standing seam skylight or roofing panels to substrates and allows for a full range of movements by the panels while eliminating or reducing frictional noises. The clip assembly may also be used with wall panel systems. The clip assembly includes a first clip member and a second clip member each having an upright member and an upper flange member and a lower flange member extending therefrom. The assembly further includes a gap formed between the upright member of the first clip member and the upright member of the second clip member. In one aspect the clip assembly includes a base which allows the assembly to slide.

Abstract: Floor covering, including hard floor panels which, at least at the edges of two opposite sides, are provided with coupling parts, cooperating which each other, substantially in the form of a tongue and a groove, wherein the coupling parts are provided with integrated mechanical locking elements which prevent the drifting apart of two coupled floor panels in a direction (R) perpendicular to the related edges and parallel to the underside of the coupled floor panels, and provide a snap-action coupling.

Abstract: Floor covering, including hard floor panels which, at least at the edges of two opposite sides, are provided with coupling parts, cooperating which each other, substantially in the form of a tongue and a groove, wherein the coupling parts are provided with integrated mechanical locking elements which prevent the drifting apart of two coupled floor panels in a direction (R) perpendicular to the related edges and parallel to the underside of the coupled floor panels, and provide a snap-action coupling.

Abstract: A locking system for mechanically joining a plurality of panels or components of an article of construction without the need for glue or other adhesive is provided. The panels are preferably solid hardwood flooring panels. Each panel includes first and second locking members spaced beneath its outer surface. The first locking member is at one side edge of the panel and has two spaced-apart flexible arm portions, at least one arm portion including a first latching member. Preferably, the first latching member is a rib extending outward from the arm portion. The second locking member is at another side edge and includes a channel recessed within the side edge. The channel is sized to receive the arm portions without them having to contact the channel unless deflected within the channel. The second locking member also includes a second latching member positioned and adapted to engage the first latching member. The second latching member is preferably a slot abutting the channel.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing retaining wall blocks includes providing a mold and disposing a core in the mold. A dry casting concrete mixture is introduced into the mold around the core. The mixture is compressed with a movable shoe to form a casting comprising two retaining wall blocks joined together. The core is removed to form an aperture through the casting, the aperture defined by a wall surface. The formed casting is released from the mold and then split along a plane extending through the aperture to define two retaining wall blocks such that each block, on an outer surface thereof, has a groove defined by a portion of the wall surface of the aperture. Each groove can divide the front surface of the block into two asymmetric panels.

Abstract: The assembling element defining a plane comprises primary and secondary structures which are positioned substantially in parallel to the plane. The primary structure comprises at least two separate beams each of which is provided with boards having a rectangular cross-section, parallel with respect to each other and placed on an edge along the longitudinal axis thereof parallel to the plane of the building element. One or several boards are laterally offset in a perpendicular direction to the plane and at least two boards are not laterally offset. The secondary structure connects the separate beams to each other by the internal edges of at least two boards which are not laterally offset.

Abstract: An Emergency Isolation and Treatment Shelter (EITS) rigid wall system is modular and includes two support columns and a rigid wall assembly therebetween. Each support column is a tubular generally rectilinear member in cross-section having a center opening and a wall receipt slot on each side thereof. Intermediate each wall receipt slot is an auxiliary area which permits running of conduits for electrical wiring, plumbing conduits as well as junction boxes, switch boxes or the like.

Abstract: A light gage shear panels used in multistory building construction where it is desirable to have the load bearing walls of successive floors stacked directly on top of each other and structurally connected thereto. Methods of on-site building construction using prefabricated shear panels are disclosed.

Abstract: A deflection clip and system. The deflection clip includes a rigid cross member having opposite first and second ends. An edge extends therebetween. Substantially parallel first and second flanges extend in a first direction substantially orthogonally from the cross member. The first and second flanges are mounted to the first and second ends respectively. A third flange is mounted to the edge of the cross member and extends in a second direction opposite to the first direction. The first and second flanges are spaced apart a distance substantially equal to the width of a horizontal element such as a track to which at least one vertical stud is slidably mounted so as to slide over exterior surfaces of the element for slidable translation in the first direction of the clip relative to the element. The third flange mounts to upper ends of the stud.

Abstract: A metal stud assembly includes a stud used in constructing a metal wall frame between two channel members, and an extender longitudinally slidably mounted within the stud. The stud includes a central column portion, two side walls formed on opposite sides of the central column portion, a retainer, at least one alignment slot formed in the stud for receiving the retainer formed on one of the channel members, and an indented portion formed in at least one of the side walls for receiving a spacer bar. The alignment slot is formed in at least one end portion of the central column portion. The extender includes an upper portion having side walls parallel to the side walls of the stud, and a lower portion having side walls that join the upper portion side walls at a top end and which taper at a bottom end to fit within the stud.

Abstract: A tool for installing sheets of drywall and the like on a ceiling has a base with a pivot member thereon. The tool can be mounted on a ceiling joist and pivots between an open and closed position.

Abstract: A spacer bar for use in glazing units employs two heat blockage portions. One heat blockage portion is implemented as a low thermal conductivity planar plastic s wall portion, wherein the other heat blockage portion is of an extended length and is implemented as a low thermal conductivity non-planar plastic lined metal wall portion. The non-planar plastic lined metal wall portion, preferably including irregularities, such as ridges, ribs, or the like.

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

Abstract: A device for packing items in a box is provided with a conveyor for supplying items in a conveyance direction, a pushing device comprising a pressure plate, which pressure plate is movable in a horizontal pushing direction extending transversely to the conveyance direction, for moving at least one item onto a flap that is movable from a closed position to an open position and vice versa, a box being positionable below the flap. The device is additionally provided with two guide plates situated on either side of the flap, which guide plates extend transversely to the pressure plate. The device is further provided with a retaining plate extending parallel to the pressure plate and movable in the pushing direction. The device is also provided with a stop situated between the retaining plate and the pushing device, which stop is situated at a distance above the flap that is less than the height of the item, the item and/or the stop being deformable during the movement of the item on the flap.

Abstract: The Med-ic™ Electronic Compliance Monitor (ECM) addresses the problem of patient non-compliance with prescribed medication. The Med-ic™ ECM provides precise information about the patient's use of blister-packaged medication in clinical research and general pharmacy settings. Using an on-board central processing unit (CPU), the Med-ic™ ECM records the time each tablet or capsule is expelled from the blister package, keeping a record for later analysis. At the time of refilling or follow-up visit, the information is downloaded to the research assistant's, physician's or pharmacist's computer where it can be displayed graphically. The data can be stored for later analysis. Production of a Med-ic™ ECM Tag involves numerous steps. These steps incorporate certain methods and technologies to accomplish their objective, the steps being detailed in the specification.

Abstract: A product packaging apparatus that includes a notch former and a tab setter for creating an integrated tab on a product package. The notch former and tab setter are capable of forming a tab or an exposed area at any location of the product package, including creating a tab or an exposed area adjacent a longitudinal edge of the package. The notch former and the tab setter allow a tab to be created that has a length that extends beyond the longitudinal edge of the package. As a result, the present invention is capable of generating simple, easy to open packages that may also be re-used for re-mailing purposes.

Abstract: Methods, devices and computer program products automatically package an object in a covering material such as casing and/or netting by: (a) pulling a covering material upstream of the product chute off an exterior surface of the product chute to automatically enclose the object in the covering material as the object exits the product chute; (b) pivoting a clipper from a home to a full-clip position to apply a clip to the covering material to secure the object in the packing material; (c) pivoting a cutting assembly in concert with the clipper; and (d) severing a gathered leading and/or trailing edge of the covering using a bottom-up cutting operation.

Abstract: A method and unit for heat-shrinking overwrappings of heat-shrink plastic material of a succession of products; an orderly succession of products is conveyed by conveying means; each product is subjected to a first heat-shrink operation along the conveying means and by means of a first heat-shrink device; and each product is subjected to a second heat-shrink operation along the conveying means and by means of a second heat-shrink device separate and at a distance from the first heat-shrink device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and arrangement for packaging paper, pulp, or board reels (1). In the method the reel (1) is brought to a wrapping station, which comprises supporting elements (2, 2?) for supporting the reel (1) during wrapping end shields (7) are brought to the ends of the reel (1), wrapping material is wrapped around the reel (1), and the reel (1) is moved away from the wrapping station. According to the invention, the end shields (7) are brought to the ends of the reel (1) from the same side of the supporting elements (2, 2?) as the wrapping material.

Abstract: Method for producing decorative grass, such as Easter grass, from a material, wherein the strips of decorative grass have a decorative pattern thereon. The decorative pattern may be printed material and/or embossed patterns thereon, or the decorative pattern may be a non-linear side edge that provides the decorative grass with a contoured configuration.

Abstract: A device for evacuating a container is disclosed. The device includes a housing, a pump for moving air, a nozzle for placing within the container, an air conduit operatively connecting the nozzle and the pump. A system includes a reusable plastic bag having at least one reusable mounted seal and methods for using a device for air evacuation with a plastic bag are disclosed.

Abstract: A portable filter assembly for providing filtered air to an enclosed space includes a housing having an exhaust port connected to the enclosed space, an internal air intake port connected to the enclosed space, and an external air intake port connected to the outside of the enclosed space. A fan provides a partial vacuum to the internal and external air intake ports. A filter is located in the housing and the assembly is arranged such that the assembly simultaneously filters re-circulated air from the enclosed space through the internal air intake port and filters external air from the outside of the enclosed space through the external air intake port and filters the air to the enclosed space through the exhaust port.

Abstract: A cast formed filter and a method for making the filter are provided. The cast formed filter includes a cast formed filter media having an inlet end, an outlet end, a plurality of inlet openings, a plurality of outlet openings, and a fluid path. The plurality of inlet openings extend from the inlet end into the cast formed filter media, wherein a first portion of the cast formed filter media is disposed between each of the plurality of inlet openings and the outlet end. The plurality of outlet openings extend from the outlet end into the cast formed filter media, wherein a second portion of the cast formed filter media is disposed between each of the plurality of outlet openings and the inlet end, the second portion comprising at least a portion of the first portion of cast formed filter media.