Abstract: A wall panel assembly includes a panel having a main wall portion and sidewall portions extending away from the main wall portion, a plurality of frame members each having opposing end portions and a first channel extending between the opposing end portions, and a plurality of corner members. Each corner member has a pair of conjoined frame member coupling portions each for coupling with a corresponding end portion of a corresponding one of the frame members for defining a support frame for supporting the panel. Each frame member coupling portion has a second channel extending therealong normal to each of the first channels. Fasteners extend through the sidewall portions of the panel into the first channels and second channels to couple the panel with the support frame.

Abstract: Described herein are methods for manufacturing resilient floor coverings made from non-vinyl materials.

Abstract: Floor panels are provided with a mechanical locking system including a flexible locking element in a locking groove which during a horizontal motion is displaced vertically.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a substructure unit (1) for a flooring system (10), said substructure unit (1) comprising a first series (2) of panels (3) arranged in parallel and being fixed under a second series (4) of panels (3) arranged in parallel, said first series and second series (2 and 4) of panels (3) being arranged in a criss-cross manner to form a diagonal lattice, said panels (3) of said first and second series (2, 4) having bevelled cut ends (5, 6) extending outwardly from said lattice to form coupling means to interconnect at least two substructure units (1).

Abstract: Walkable photovoltaic floor, constituted of pieces of laminated glass composed of at least two layers of glass (1 and 2), joined together by an encapsulant (6), by an intermediate layer of photovoltaic material (3), and by a peripheral sealed frame (4).

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a taping tool for taping gaps, seams, and/or joints between wallboard members that includes a simplified tape advance/actuation assembly. The taping tool has an elongate body portion with first and second ends, and a connected head portion that directs dispensed tape toward a joint between wallboard members. The tape advance/actuation assembly has a control member forming part of the tool's elongate body portion and a tape engagement member housed by the tool's head portion. The tape engagement member moves in substantial unison with and in response to movement of the control member. The tape engagement member engages or disengages the tape depending at least in part on the position and/or direction of movement of the control member. The extent of the engagement between the tape engagement member and the tape may be adjusted though manipulation of a single fastener.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method and a forming system that reduces the hydrostatic pressure caused by casting freshly mixed concrete or other cementicious material into a vertical form. Reducing the hydrostatic pressure in forms enables relatively weak materials to be used as forms and minimizes the amount of bracing necessary to support the forms—both of which lead to lower construction costs. The method uses the highly thixotropic properties of no-slump or low-slump concrete which enable the concrete to be quickly changed from a semi-solid state to a liquid state and back to a semi-solid state numerous times before it hardens and without affecting the concrete's quality. Since hydrostatic pressure is only present when a liquid state exists, minimizing the amount of liquid concrete in vertical forms will also minimize the hydrostatic pressure present.

Abstract: A space saving anchor point for a concrete deck or column. The anchor point includes an external rigid member that attaches to the elongated receiver box and becomes embedded into the concrete. The external rigid member may be a T-shaped bracket with an elongated main flange and two parallel side flanges or two L-shaped brackets each with a main flange and a perpendicularly aligned side flange. Formed between the two side flanges on the T-bracket is a center space that receives an elongated receiver box. The elongated box is a partially enclosed structure with a lower opening that communicates with an interior cavity. Extending between the side flanges and transversely through the interior cavity is a rod with its opposite ends that extend laterally from the sides of the side flanges and become covered with concrete. Attached to the portion of the rod located inside the elongated box's interior cavity is an elongated connector plate.

Abstract: Methods are provided for repairing an existing structure to cover at least a portion of the existing structure with a repair structure. Such methods comprise mounting one or more standoff retainers to the existing structure; coupling one or more standoffs to the standoff retainers such that the standoffs extend away from the existing structure; coupling one or more cladding panels to the standoffs such that the panels are spaced apart from the structure to provide a space therebetween; and introducing a curable material to the space between the panels and the existing structure, the panels acting as at least a portion of a formwork for containing the curable material until the curable material cures to provide a repair structure cladded, at least in part, by the panels. Corresponding apparatus for effecting such methods are also provided.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an improved pool. Embodiments of the present invention also provide a method of making an improved pool. The pool can comprise an integrated sidewall joined to a floor portion. The integrated sidewall can be constructed from one piece of material, and can have fewer seams than traditional pools, thereby reducing the likelihood that that pool will rupture and leak. In some embodiments, since the pool has fewer seams than traditional pools, fewer manufacturing steps are required to make the pool. This can increase manufacturing speed and decrease cost.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a submersible pool cleaning vehicle (PCV) having both cleaning and scrubbing structures. The PCV includes spaced wheels and wheel covers over the wheels include scrubbing elements. The PCV also includes a cleaning brush which dislodges particulates and facilitates the particulates being sucked into the intakes and then a filtering member. In one exemplary embodiment, the PCV includes wheel covers that have embedded scrubbing elements. In another exemplary embodiment, the scrubbing elements extend from the wheel covers and have a plurality of circular members.

Abstract: An aircraft shelter comprises a rear shelter section for covering a rear section of an aircraft in a protective manner. A front shelter section extends from the forward edge of the rear shelter section and is movable between a closed position for covering all or at least a substantial portion of the front aircraft section in a protective manner and an open position for enabling entry and exit of the aircraft. The front section cover is made of a flexible fabric material and is supported in the closed position by a front support beam and a front support post. The aircraft shelter will protect various types of aircraft from the elements, occupies a small footprint, and is easily manufactured and installed without the need for significant site preparation work or foundation. The aircraft shelter could optionally be locked in its closed position to reduce risk of theft.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a high-capacity drilling rig system that includes novel design features that alone and more particularly in combination facilitate a fast rig-up and rig-down with a single set of raising cylinders and maintains transportability features. In particular, a transport trailer is disclosed having a first support member and a drive member which align the lower mast portion with inclined rig floor ramps and translate the lower mast legs up the ramps and into alignment for connection. A pair of wing brackets is pivotally deployed from within the lower mast width for connection to the raising cylinder for raising the mast from a horizontal position into a vertical position. A cantilever is pivotally deployed from beneath the rig floor to a position above it for connection to the raising cylinder for raising the substructure from a collapsed position into the erect position.

Abstract: A metal post reinforcement arrangement adapted to be clamped about a broken section of a metal post, including two opposing brackets wherein when a bolt fixes one bracket to the other about the metal post the bolt divides the broken section into upper and lower portions so as to provide support and/or structural integrity when the reinforcement arrangement is clamped about the broken section and wherein each bracket has a substantially semi circular cross-sectional configuration along said bracket length that includes a longitudinal central segment terminating on opposed sides with internally directed curved edges with corresponding upwardly extended rounded shoulders that provide substantially triangular dimples on the internal side of the bracket, and wherein a peripheral flange stems out from a rounded dip from each substantially triangular dimple such that said brackets are adapted to be fixed around metal posts having different shapes.

Abstract: A system to elevate an internal object in a tent above the ground is provided. The system includes tent wall structure having tent wall material that is in contact an internal attachment that is in contact with the internal object and the tent wall material is also in contact with an anchor external to the tent. The system provides a means to elevate a hammock or other object inside a tent.

Abstract: Systems and methods of fencing systems are provided that incorporate tri-truss assemblies and/or self-closing gates. A tri-truss assembly may provide stability and support to a gate that is part of a portable or temporary fencing system. A tri-truss assembly may be configured to support a self-closing gate that is part of a pool fence. A tri-truss assembly may include three vertical support members. Two of the three vertical support members may include pins configured to be placed within pre-drilled holes in a surface in order to maintain the tri-truss assembly upright. A third vertical support may be a different length (shorter or longer) than the first two vertical support members and include an adjustable foot, such as a threaded bolt, configured to contact the surface and provide additional stability and/or support.

Abstract: A clutch driving mechanism, comprising a motor, a worm, a torsion spring and a clutch rotating arm, wherein the motor is rotationally coupled with the worm, wherein the worm is operably coupled to at least a portion of the torsion spring, and the torsion spring is operably coupled to at least a portion of the clutch rotation arm.

Abstract: A security assembly for use with a security console having a body and a door. The body of the security console has a plurality of walls defining an interior of the security console. The door of the security console is rotatably coupled to a first wall of the plurality of walls along a fixed edge of the door and movable between open and closed positions to provide and restrict, respectively, access to the interior of the security console. The security assembly comprises first and second cooperating members. The first cooperating member is configured to be mounted to the door near a free edge of the door. The second cooperating member is configured to be mounted to an inner surface of a second wall of the plurality of walls near an edge of the second wall, such that when the door is in the closed position, the first cooperating member is configured to securely engage the second cooperating member to restrict lateral deflection of the second wall relative to the free edge of the door.

Abstract: An electronic key, e.g., a wireless key for a vehicle, is disclosed. The key has a housing with a housing wall having a semi-transparent display section. An information symbol for representing information to be displayed to a user is further provided. The display section has a housing wall section with reduced wall thickness, wherein a light-impermeable layer, in which recesses representing the information symbol are produced, is applied to an inner side of the housing. The combination of a housing wall section of reduced thickness and the light-impermeable layer on the inner side of the housing as an information symbol provided in the display section creates an information symbol that may be very sharp and bright when backlit and, due to the semitransparent formation of the display section, is not visible when not backlit.

Abstract: A rekeyable lock cylinder includes a plug body with a keyway opening along a longitudinal axis and a multiple of channels transverse to the axis. A rekeying feature located adjacent to the keyway opening.

Abstract: A combination of a lock and a key includes a cylinder having a housing, multiple index rings and multiple cores. The housing has slot laterally defined through the wall thereof the housing. At least one first post and at least one second post respectively extend radially from the first end and the second end of the housing. The index rings are located in the housing and each have at least one column with a first mark. At least one cap restricts the index rings to the housing. Each index ring has one core received therein. The key has a handle, a shaft and multiple unlocking members mounted to the shaft. Each unlocking members has a second mark and a top portion. The index rings are removed and re-arranged by removing the cap via the slot so as to obtain different combinations by the first and second marks.

Abstract: A lock and key combination includes a cylinder rotatably disposed within a shell and a sidebar within the cylinder and movable between a locked position preventing rotation of the cylinder and an unlocked position allowing rotation of the cylinder. A slider is mounted within the cylinder for movement between a first position blocking movement of sidebar from the locked position and a second position not blocking movement of said sidebar. A key has a blade configured to be inserted into a keyway of the cylinder and includes a slider-actuating element mounted within the blade for movement with respect to the blade. As the blade is inserted into the keyway, a cam element within the keyway moves the slider-actuating element to a position engaging the slider so that further movement of the key moves the slider from the first position to the second position.

Abstract: A method is provided for operating a door lock system with a knob. An apparatus controls transmission of displacement or rotational mechanical energy. A bolt is coupled to a door and the bolt is coupled to an input rod and an output rod. The bolt locks and unlocks a door in response transmission of displacement or delivery of rotational mechanical energy. At least one of an interior or exterior knob is coupled to the bolt and the apparatus that controls transmission of displacement or rotational mechanical energy. An energy source is used that is coupled to the apparatus that controls transmission of displacement or rotational mechanical energy. A wireless communication device is used to communication with a mobile device. Authorization is provided with the mobile device to engage the apparatus that controls transmission of displacement or rotational mechanical energy and allows a door user to manually open the door.

Abstract: A motion sensing combination lock having a plurality of sensors disposed upon a lock body, each of said plurality of sensors disposed sensible of obstructions imposed most proximal thereto, whereby a touch-free combination code is enterable by position of a user's hand between at least two of the plurality of sensors in a specific sequence to effect touch-free operation of a lock.

Abstract: A locking arrangement for a pivotable lid of a motor vehicle is disclosed. The locking arrangement includes an axially displaceable guided bolt which releasably engages with the lid. A rotatably mounted rocker is coupled to the bolt. A slotted link guide is arranged on a circumferential side of the rocker about its axis of rotation. The slotted link guide has a channel and a sliding element which is guided therein. The channel has an engagement position and counteracts movement of the sliding element out of the engagement position against a predetermined passage direction. The locking arrangement can be alternately brought into and out of engagement with the lid through successive axial displacements in order to lock or unlock the lid.

Abstract: A push/pull operating device includes first and second operational devices mounted to two sides of a door. The first operational device includes a first bracket having two slots. A fixing plate is pivotably mounted to the first bracket. Two engaging rods extend through the slots of the first bracket. The fixing plate can be pivoted to a position where through-holes in a latch device and through-holes are aligned with the engaging rods. Thus, the push/pull operating device can be used with differently handed doors and different latch devices having different through-hole locations.

Abstract: A latch for an electrical device enclosure, wherein the latch comprises a moveable member operable in response to high pressure conditions inside the enclosure, and is configured to prevent opening of the enclosure in the event of high pressure conditions inside the enclosure.

Abstract: Embodiments generally relate to hinge mechanisms. Many of the hinge mechanism embodiments may be used in foldable furniture. The foldable furniture may be a foldable seat or table. The hinge mechanism may include a central cylinder with a body defining a hinge axis. The central cylinder may have rotate channel(s) transverse to the hinge axis and locking channels extending axially from the rotate channel(s). Collar(s) may couple with the central cylinder and may include pin(s) that protrude inwardly into the rotate channel(s) and locking channel(s) of the central cylinder. In some embodiments, an intermediate cylinder may be disposed between the central cylinder and the collar(s). The intermediate cylinder may have slots corresponding to the rotate channel(s) of the central cylinder. When pin(s) and locking channel(s) are aligned, the central lock cylinder may move axially to lock the collars in a desired angular position (e.g., a deployed or folded configuration).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hood opening and closing device for zero tail type construction machinery that is used to open and close a swing type hood, at which a hinge portion is mounted on a fuel tank in a left-right direction. The hood opening and closing device for zero tail type construction machinery according to the present invention includes: a first sheet that is mounted on an outer side surface of a fuel tank; a pivot plate that is pivotally fixed to the hinge portion which is mounted on the first sheet; the swing type hood that is connected to an upper end of the pivot plate and is opened and closed in the left-right direction through a circular movement about the hinge portion; a second sheet that is mounted on an upper surface of the fuel tank; and a gas spring which has one end fixed to the second sheet and the other end fixed to a bottom surface of the swing type hood and supports, opens, and closes the swing type hood.

Abstract: The invention relates to a damper (1) for furniture, especially hinges, comprising a housing (2) in which a piston (8) is connected to a piston rod (3) and can be displaced. A fluid flows through at least one flow channel (11) on or in the piston (8) during a movement of the piston (8) inside the housing (2). A connecting element (4) having a seat (5) for coupling a drive element thereto is provided on the piston rod (3) on the end section projecting from the housing (2). The seat (5) has a cut-out section (18) on the face of the of the piston rod (3) accommodated therein, said cut-out section allowing the direct mechanical contact of a face (17) of the piston rod (3) and a drive element accommodated in the seat (5) so that there is a direct flux of force in the axial direction from the drive element accommodated in the seat towards the piston rod (3) when pressure is applied.

Abstract: A drive arrangement to open and close a door curtain of an overhead sectional door. The arrangement includes a door guide track for guiding movement of the door curtain between a closed, lowered position and an open, overhead position, and a drive mechanism for driving the door curtain between the closed and open positions. The drive mechanism comprises a drive belt located to a side of the door opening, guided to follow an inverted L-shaped locus by a drive belt guide track, a linkage between the drive belt and the door curtain, and a drive motor which drives the drive belt to open and close the door curtain as the drive belt follows the locus.

Abstract: A powered mechanism to open and close a door to a housing for a laser engraving device, with an arrangement that allows the powered mechanism to separate from the door so that the powered mechanism does not exert any force on any obstacle that the door may encounter when closing.

Abstract: At least one panel including a trolley is fed to a first drive mechanism of a plurality of drive mechanisms adjacent a main track configured to engage the trolley of the at least one panel. The first drive mechanism is initiated to drive the at least one panel to a second drive mechanism of the plurality of drive mechanisms to move the at least one panel farther along the main track.

Abstract: Disclosed are a security safe (1) and a self-service terminal provided with the security safe (1), wherein the security safe comprises a safe body (10) with a safe door (11) on at least one side thereof, the safe door (11) is provided with a safe door locking engagement system (12), and the safe door locking engagement system (12) comprises a movable latch (121) for achieving the locking engagement between the safe door (11) and the safe body (10). The locking engagement system (12) also comprises a brittle part fixedly provided on the inner side of the safe door (11), the brittle part controls at least one safe pin (123), and when the brittle part is broken the safe pin (123) keeps the movable latch (121) locked. The security safe (1) can solve the problem that there are weak areas in existing safes, and it has low cost and high reliability.

Abstract: Disclosed is a framed glazed door or wall panel that can be utilized in applications requiring structural rigidity of the panel frame such as pivot doors, hinged doors, or glass folding doors, and a method for assembling the same. The panel includes marine glaze vertical frame members and horizontal stop glaze frame members. The vertical frame members and horizontal frame members can be rigidly joined by corner lugs inserted the body of the horizontal frame members and captively held on the surface of the vertical frame members.

Abstract: A transparent panel is described. The transparent panel has at least one transparent substrate and at least one electrically conductive coating on at least one surface of the transparent substrate. The electrically conductive coating has at least two functional layers which are arranged one above the other, and each functional layer has at least an optically highly refractive material layer, which has a refractive index greater than or equal to 2.1, and a smoothing layer, which is above the optically highly refractive material layer. The smoothing layer contains at least one non-crystalline oxide, a first matching layer, which is above the smoothing layer, an electrically conductive layer, which is above the first matching layer, and a second matching layer, which is above the electrically conductive layers. The total thickness of all the electrically conductive layers is between 40 nm and 75 nm, and the electrically conductive coating has a low ohm/square sheet resistance.

Abstract: An insulating unit includes a first spacer frame between first and second sheets, e.g. glass sheets, and a second spacer frame between the second sheet and a third sheet. A first surface of the first spacer frame is adhered to inner surface of the first sheet, and an opposite second surface of the first spacer frame is adhered to a first surface of the second sheet, by a moisture impervious adhesive layer. A first outer surface of the second spacer frame is adhered to a second surface of the second sheet, and an opposite second outer surface of the second spacer frame is adhered to an inner surface of the third sheet, by the adhesive layer. The first spacer frame and the second spacer frame have an offset of greater than zero.

Abstract: A garage door and faux window façade assembly includes a door panel adapted to be mounted in a garage door opening partially defined by an overhead door structure, a triangularly-shaped clearance area defined by a first line segment substantially coplanar with a forwardly-facing surface of the door panel, and second and third line segments defined by a path of the overhead door structure relative to the door panel as the door panel moves between a closed position and an open position, wherein the second line segment is proximate the upper edge of the door panel and the third line segment is proximate the lower edge of the door panel, the clearance area is adapted to be free from abutment with the overhead door structure as the door panel moves between a closed position and an open position, and wherein the clearance area includes a forward portion area defined by the first and second line segments and a ? inch line that extends perpendicularly from the first line segment and intersecting the second line segme

Abstract: The subject of the present invention is a watertight fire door for closing an opening in a building or edifice comprising, on the one hand, a fixed frame and at least one opening leaf and, on the other hand, sealing means that provide sealing between the fixed frame and the opening leaf when the door is closed. The or each opening leaf comprises, on the one hand, a framework surrounding an empty space capable of accepting or forming a thermal insulator and being sandwiched between two layers and of thermal insulation each essentially produced from a material having low thermal conductivity or diffusivity and, on the other hand, if appropriate, at least one thermal break.

Abstract: A sill drainage member for a window assembly which can include at least one sash. The sash includes a window pane in a frame which can be a single or double glazed window. The sill drainage member has an elongate body with an upper surface and lower surface. The upper surface includes drainage means which is adapted to drain moisture from a window sash. The sill drainage member is adapted to be located and fixed underneath a window sash. A method of installing the sill drainage member with slope blocks and double glazing units is also included and a method of retro fitting double glazed units in wooden sashes.

Abstract: A window covering includes a liner attached to a first rail and window covering material attached to the first rail and the liner such that the window covering material is moveable from a retracted position to an extended position when the liner is moved from its retracted position to its extended position. The window covering material can be configured to define a first number of folds when the window covering material is moved to the retracted position of the window covering material. The liner can be configured to define a second number of folds when the liner is moved to the retracted position of the liner. The second number of folds can be a number of folds that is at least 50% larger than the first number of folds formed in the window covering material when it is moved to its retracted position.

Abstract: The disclosure provides roll-up coverings for an architectural opening, and various embodiments of ladder tapes. Embodiments of the roll-up covering include a roller, a first outer elongate tape, a first inner elongate tape and a plurality of slats disposed between the outer and inner elongate tapes. The first inner elongate tape can further defines a plurality of collapsible hinge segments disposed along the length of the first inner elongate tape. The collapsible hinge segments can be configured to collapse in order to decrease the effective length of the first inner elongate tape when the first inner elongate tape is rolled up around the roller. The collapsible hinge segments can further be configured to expand in order to increase the effective length of the first inner elongate tape when the roll-up covering is unrolled from the roller.

Abstract: A spring drive system includes a housing and an extendable window cover that is coupled to the housing. The window cover has at least one lift cord that is employed to retract the window cover. The system also includes a first cord spool and a spring drive system having at least one spring having a storage end that is operably coupled to a storage spool and an output end that is operably coupled to an output spool. The lift cord extends from the first cord spool to the window cover, and the spring drive system has an output that controls tension on the first cord spool and no external hand-operated control cord as an input used to raise and lower the window cover.

Abstract: A device for actuating a curtain/awning in a double glazing includes a pulley supported by support elements connected to connection elements integrally connected to a wall of the double glazing at the movement group. A ring of cord is partially wound around the pulley and is maintained taught by a tensioning element, it too connected to the wall of the double glazing. By applying a tension to the cord ring, a torque is generated tending to rotate the pulley. The torque is transmitted by suitable transmission elements to the group for moving the curtain/awning. The support elements of the pulley are separated from the connection elements for values of tension applied to the cord ring that are greater than a pre-established limit value. The separation cancels the tension of the cord.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a roller shutter in which a slat connection structure is very flexible so as to reduce manufacturing and maintenance costs. The roller shutter of the present invention comprises: a plurality of slats continuously connected in the vertical direction; a winding unit for winding or unwinding the plurality of slats in the vertical direction; a shutter box arranged above a door frame of a building; and a guide frame for guiding the edges of the plurality of slats. The winding unit is arranged inside the shutter box. The plurality of slats are connected in the vertical direction such that the slats can be pivoted. One end of each slat has a hook, and the hook is curved with a predetermined radius of curvature. The other end of each slat has an accommodation groove curved at a predetermined radius of curvature.

Abstract: A dual-use ladder and bridge modular system preferably includes tubes, gussets, flanges, and/or joints. In a preferred embodiment, the tubes, gussets, flanges, and/or joints are made of carbon fiber. A method connects and disconnects modular carbon fiber ladder segments. Another method creates a lightweight carbon-fiber beam with exceptionally high stiffness and strength using a combination of carbon-fiber braid material, uni-directional cloth, and pultruded carbon-fiber strips. A carbon fiber ladder segment and tube connectors are also disclosed.

Abstract: A utility holding device is suitable for carrying tools and materials at a construction site. The utility holding device is especially useful for carrying tools and materials for an electrician or a plumber. The wheels provide mobility. The ladder attachment permits a utility holding device to be safely used with a ladder. The scaffold attachment permits a utility holding device to be safely used with a scaffold.

Abstract: The tool holder for use with a ladder is a toolbox adapted for use with a step ladder. The tool holder for use with a ladder is a storage unit that can be securely attached to a ladder to reduce the need to climb up and down the ladder to get required tools. The tool holder for use with a ladder comprises a base structure 101 that further comprises a first container, a second container, one or more pockets, a plurality of clips, a plurality of rings, a first ladder clip and a second ladder clip.

Abstract: A ladder base device having a base platform and a pair of socket-like receptacles for receiving the ends of a pair of ladder rails. The receptacles are pivotally attached to the platform and the platform is reversible with different surfaces for frictional engagement with different types of ground or floor surfaces on each side.

Abstract: A drill bit comprises a plurality of annular blades coupled to a bit body. A plurality of gauge pads is coupled to the bit body and defines an outer cutting diameter. A circumferentially continuous gauge ring is coupled to the bit body and defines an inner cutting diameter. An inner cutting structure is coupled to the bit body and has a cutting diameter substantially equal to the inner cutting diameter.