Abstract: A road paver is disclosed. The road paver comprises a screed assembly for laying a mat of paving material, and a tank for storing a coolant. The road paver further comprises a nebulizer device configured to receive the coolant from the tank and to nebulize the coolant into a coolant fog in an environment of the road paver. By cooling the environment of the road paver, the amount of harmful fumes emitted by hot paving material can be substantially reduced.

Abstract: A method for calculating the change in mass over time of a storage area holding a load, while components of the load are being removed or added, and while the storage area is subjected to changing vertical acceleration, is disclosed. The method uses a computer to compare the measured weight of a load with a known mass to the measured weight of the variable load and calculated the mass of the variable load. Periodic measurements and calculations allow the change of the variable load over time to be determined. Controls influencing the addition and removal of load components maybe controlled in response to the calculated change in mass to maintain targeted rates of change.

Abstract: A material spreader is mountable to a rearwardly projecting bumper of a vehicle for conveying and spreading material, the vehicle including a rearwardly projecting hitch receiver. The material spreader includes a hopper for holding material to be spread, a frame supporting the hopper and having a forwardly projecting hitch mount configured for coupling to the rearwardly projecting hitch receiver of the vehicle, and a support member having an underside for resting atop a top surface of the bumper, the support member being movable vertically relative to the frame. A tie down is connected to the support member and the frame for urging the support member and the hitch mount towards one another to effect a clamping action on the receiver and the bumper. The material spreader also includes a dual hinged lid and a gear box for driving a spinner and an auger.

Abstract: In a device for working ground surfaces or roadways comprising a machine frame and a working drum in a drum housing arranged at said machine frame, where no less than one spraying device extending parallel to the working drum and featuring several outlet nozzles for spraying agents arranged next to one another and directed towards the working drum is arranged at the drum housing, where the outlet nozzles comprise one each drivable closing mechanism with a closing element which, in an open position, fully uncovers the nozzle channel of the outlet nozzle and, in a closed position, closes the nozzle channel, it is provided for the following features to be achieved: that a controller drives the closing mechanisms, with the outlet nozzles and the related closing elements being adapted to one another in such a fashion that the flow cross-section in the outlet nozzle is variable in accordance with the position of the closing element on a specified path between the open position and closed position.

Abstract: An impact groover for forming joints or grooves in hardening concrete is provided. The impact groover provides a planar base having a groover blade extending along a bottom portion thereof. On a top portion of the planar base is a pedestal disposed over a front portion of the groover blade. The pedestal defines a receiving cavity for seating an impact pin, so that a user can hammer-strike the impact pin to urge the groover blade into hardening concrete.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying fluid material to a road or runway surface may be provided in which the apparatus comprises: a material distribution bar to be extended laterally and parallel but spaced from the surface, the bar having closed ends and defining a laterally-extending fluid distribution slot through which material is to be pumped; a system for providing material under pressure in a flow path; and a valve disposed between the material distribution bar and the system for providing material under pressure, to selectively open and close to control the flow of material from the system to the material distribution bar and the a fluid distribution slot.

Abstract: The invention includes a work platform and support system that includes a hub and joist configuration, wherein the hubs and joists are capable of articulation, or pivoting. One method of installation allows for sections of new work platform system to be extended from an existing suspended work platform system. The system is also capable of supporting, without failure, its own weight and at least four times the maximum intended load applied to it.

Abstract: A structure for mounting offshore installations such as wind turbines or oil and gas platforms. The structure comprises a base, a top piece, and a lattice structure connecting the base to the top piece. The sub-components of the structure can be pre-assembled prior to installation to facilitate ease of construction, or they may be transported to a pre-determined location and assembled on site.

Abstract: A pile includes a first pile section having a first end that engages a supporting medium and an opposing second end. A first end of a second pile section is engageable with the second end of the first pile section, each of the first and second pile sections having mating end fittings that create an interlocking fit. A sleeve overlays the first and second engaged ends of the first and second pile sections. At least one through hole aligned with at least one corresponding through hole of the first pile section is sized for receiving a fastener for securing the sleeve to the first pile section. In another version, the ends of the pile section are engaged in contact while the overlaying sleeve has a pair of interlocking sleeve or coupler portions that are configured to provide torsional resistance. Additional pile sections can be sequentially attached to the second pile section.

Abstract: The present invention relates a connection adapter providing the connection of jaws (C) of every kind with vibro hammers (V) of every strength, which are used for driving and extracting of steel formed materials, profiles and steel pipes and further the connection adapter has at least one pressure member (4), which enables that the upper connection piece (2) and the lower connection piece (3) are interlocked by applying a force, if the interlocking of the upper connection piece (2) and the lower connection piece (3) is preferred.

Abstract: A retaining wall block and a setback connector for use in forming retaining walls having a desired setback between adjacent courses of blocks in a retaining wall. The method of constructing a retaining wall with a plurality of the blocks and setback connectors.

Abstract: A cut-and-cover concrete tunnel structure (10) is provided with a lower concrete part (2) and an upper concrete or steel part (3) of the structure. The lower part (2) of the structure is constructed in unreinforced concrete, poured directly against and supported by a partly horizontal, partly inclined and approximately circular or elliptically shaped excavation surface (6?). The upper part (3) is arch shaped, constructed in reinforced (cast-in-place or precast) concrete or steel, and is of circular, elliptical or partly elliptical shape. This cut-and-cover structure allows a more efficient and less costly tunnel construction.

Abstract: Systems for providing pipe trenching, and methods of installing the same, are disclosed. Methods of detecting one or more leaks in a pipe trench system and repairing those leaks are also disclosed. The systems may include one or more housings, which may include a trench portion, a lid, a gasket, and one or more leak detectors. The leak detectors may provide a visual indication of a leak in the one or more housings. The leak may be accurately detected, inspected, and repaired without demolition of decking material, excavation of dirt, or damage to the system or surrounding decking material.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a load carrying member for a machine. The load carrying member includes an outer shell, an inner shell disposed within the outer shell. The inner shell is pre-stressed. The load carrying member also includes a polymer composite disposed between an outer surface of the inner shell and an inner surface of the outer shell.

Abstract: An industrial task machine includes a mechanical arm and a hydraulic actuator coupled to the mechanical arm to move the arm between a first position and a second position. A valve is in fluid communication with the hydraulic actuator for supplying fluid to the hydraulic actuator. A pump is configured to discharge fluid to the valve. A load sensing system is configured to determine a load pressure value associated with the mechanical arm. A control device is configured to permit selection of a normal mode or a speed adjustment mode. A speed adjuster is configured to receive an input from the control device, modify a margin pressure value in response to selection of the speed adjustment mode, and output the modified margin pressure value. A controller is coupled to the pump, the load sensing system, and the speed adjuster.

Abstract: A system for controlling the operation of an industrial machine during crowd runaway conditions. The system includes a controller that monitors and compares an actual crowd system state (e.g., an actual dipper position) with a requested crowd system state (e.g., a requested dipper position from the operator). If the controller determines that the crowd system is behaving contrary to requested crowd system behavior, the controller adjusts a crowd parameter, such as a crowd motor torque, to resolve the runaway condition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a telescopic sliding beam for supporting a work machine comprising a sliding beam box and an internal sliding beam that is outwardly telescopically supported in the sliding beam box. The sliding beam box and the internal sliding beam have an opening in the peripheral region, with the openings overlapping one another in an outwardly telescoped state, and with a bolt being able to be introduced into the overlapping openings. The sliding beam box has an abutment at its inner side and the internal sliding beam has an abutment at its outer side, with the abutment of the sliding beam box and the abutment of the internal sliding beam contacting one another in an outwardly telescoped state such that a further pulling of the internal sliding beam out of the sliding beam box is suppressed. The invention furthermore comprises a work machine comprising this telescopic sliding beam.

Abstract: An output command calculating section (40) of an HCU (36) restricts a battery discharge power from an electricity storage device (31) based upon a battery electricity storage rate (SOC) and a current square integrating rate (Risc) of the electricity storage device (31). Thereby, the HCU (36) transfers from a normal mode (NMODE) to a low speed mode (LSMODE) to lower a movement speed of a hydraulic actuator. A monitor display amount calculating section (50) of the HCU (36) calculates a maximum speed reduction rate (DRs) based upon a battery discharge power limit value (Plim0) and an engine output upper limit value (Pemax) from the output command calculating section (40). A monitor device (39) displays a reduction rate of the movement speed of the hydraulic actuator in the low speed mode (LSMODE) based on the maximum speed reduction rate (DRs).

Abstract: A work vehicle detects pressure of hydraulic oil supplied to an arm cylinder. The work vehicle determines operation details for an arm. The work vehicle includes a relief valve capable of setting a relief pressure of hydraulic oil in a hydraulic circuit at one of a first set pressure and a second set pressure that is greater than the first set pressure. The work vehicle sets the relief pressure of the relief valve at the first set pressure, on the conditions that the detected pressure is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, and that it is determined that the operation details indicate an excavation operation. The work vehicle sets the relief pressure of the relief valve at the second set pressure when the conditions are not satisfied.

Abstract: A control system includes a cylinder pressure data acquisition unit that acquires cylinder pressure data indicating a pressure of operating oil of a hydraulic cylinder; an operation amount data acquisition unit that acquires operation amount data of an operating device; a pump flow rate calculation unit that calculates a first pump flow rate indicating a flow rate of the operating oil discharged from a first hydraulic pump and a second pump flow rate indicating a flow rate of the operating oil discharged from a second hydraulic pump in a splitting state in which a passage is closed based on the cylinder pressure data and the operation amount data; and a pump control unit that controls the first hydraulic pump and the second hydraulic pump based on the first pump flow rate and the second pump flow rate.

Abstract: An excavator includes a chassis, an implement, control architecture, and an assembly to swing with, or relative to, the chassis and including a boom, stick to curl relative to the boom, and coupling between the implement and stick. The implement rotates about an axis R such that a leading edge LE defines a heading Î. The control architecture comprises sensors, actuators, and controllers to utilize sensor signals to generate a LE position relative to a reference based on reference data and map information, utilize sensor implement edge signals and the excavator position relative to the reference and map information to generate a nearest implement edge (NIE) signal indicative of a LE NIE position relative to the reference, and utilize the actuators for divertive implement rotation about R to adjust Î to account for divertive rotation away from an actual or projected overlap of the NIE and reference.

Abstract: A display system for a construction machine includes: a moving direction computing section for computing a predictive moving direction of a bucket; a work-tool display control section that, if the moving direction computing section predicts a movement of the bucket, changes the display position of a bucket image based on the predictive moving direction such that the area of a region located on the predictive moving direction side from the bucket image on the display screen of a monitor is displayed wider than when the bucket image is displayed at a reference position and that displays the bucket image at the reference position if a movement of the bucket cannot be predicted. A target-surface display control section displays on the display screen an image of a target surface when the bucket image is displayed at the display position determined by the work-tool display control section.

Abstract: Disclosed is an air purification and condensation water-production system which comprises at least one water-production device. The water-production device comprises a unit body, a water collection tank and a refrigeration system, wherein the refrigeration system comprises evaporators arranged on the side faces of the unit body, and a condenser arranged at the top of the unit body; the water collection tank is arranged at the bottom of the unit body and located below the evaporators; outside air enters the unit body through the evaporators on the side faces of the unit body and then is exhausted from air outlets in the top of the unit body through the condenser. The air purification and condensation water-production system can be used for producing pure drinking water at reasonable costs in places where energy and electricity are available, and overcome the drinking water difficulty for remote arid areas lacking water sources.

Abstract: A pressure reducer for a system separator includes a seal element accommodated in a groove, which is subject on a first side to a pressure prevailing at an inlet-side connection stub of the system separator and on a second side to a pressure prevailing in an inlet chamber of the system separator. At least one recess is introduced into a wall delimiting the groove on the first side, into which recess the seal element partially enters, canceling out its sealing effect, when the pressure prevailing at the inlet-side connection stub falls below the pressure prevailing in the inlet chamber.

Abstract: A water tap assembly for a one-hole sink, includes: a main body having a water passage, cold and hot water passages, a cold-water inlet and a hot-water inlet for fluidly in communication with the cold and hot water passages respectively, wherein each of the cold and hot water passages has one end portion connected fluidly and respectively to the water passage; a cold-water control valve mounted rotatably between the cold water passage and the water passage; and a hot-water control valve mounted rotatably between the hot water passage and the water passage. The main body further includes a connection pipe that is adapted to be connected with the one-hole sink and that defines the cold-water inlet and the hot-water inlet such that cold or hot water in the water passages can flow out to an exterior of the main body through a water outlet of the water passage.

Abstract: A sprayer including a fluid carrier having an inlet configured to receive water from a water source and an outlet for emitting water, and including a vibration source coupled to a portion of the fluid carrier between the inlet and the outlet. When the sprayer is in a first mode of operation, water is emitted from the outlet in a first pattern; and when the sprayer is in a second mode of operation, the vibration source is configured to oscillate the fluid carrier such that water is emitted from the outlet in a second pattern.

Abstract: The present invention recites a control method for a controller of a water faucet particularly for a battery operated water faucet. The method comprises the step to detect the change of back electromagnetic voltage in the driving circuit. The present invention also provides a control circuit of a controller for a water faucet particularly for a battery operated water faucet. The controller comprises a controller body having an electric solenoid formed therein, a sensor to emit and receive an Infrared signal so as to generate and transmit an operating signal, a microprocessor to receive and process the operating signal from the sensor, a driving circuit to control the switching ON-OFF of the solenoid, and a detecting means associated with a detecting circuit to detect the change of back electromagnetic voltage of the power applied to the solenoid so as to accurately control the water flow.

Abstract: In order to provide a faucet comprising a base, a hose spray unit and an arm held on the base, wherein the arm comprises a hose spray unit receptacle on which the hose spray unit is releasably held in a rest position, wherein the passage of water through the hose spray unit is controllable particularly easily and rapidly by an operating person, it is proposed that the faucet comprises a sensor for detecting the presence and/or the movement of a hand of an operating person in a detection region of the sensor, wherein the sensor is arranged on the arm.

Abstract: A lavatory system includes a basin having a water collecting area having a back wall, a bottom wall, and a front wall. The back wall of the water collecting area is proximate the wall on which the lavatory system is mounted. Further, an opening may extend through the front wall. The lavatory system also includes a hand dryer having a blower located below the water collecting area and a first plenum having an input and an output. The input is connected to the blower to receive a first air flow from the blower, and the output is aligned with the opening in the front wall of the water collecting area to deliver the first air flow from the front wall over the water collecting area.

Abstract: Sinks and drains for sinks permitting the attachment of the drain to the sink such that the drain is substantially disposed below the top surface of the sink basin, and such that there is no discernable separation between the base of the sink basin and the drain when viewed from above the sink. A method of making a sink such that there is no discernable separation between the base of the sink basin and the drain when viewed from above the sink.

Abstract: A method of installing a sink in a worktop cut-out, including: (a) providing a sink with: a bowl with a bottom wall and a circumferential side wall; at least one outlet opening located in the bottom; a circumferential rim located at an upper edge of the bowl and extending outwardly from the side wall by an extent (E); resilient clamping elements arranged on the outside of the bowl adjacent the rim, that in a free or uncompressed state, extend outwardly beyond the extent (E), and which provide, in a loaded state, a clamping force outwardly from the side wall; (b) making the work-top cut-out larger in dimension than a rim area but smaller than an envelope around the uncompressed clamping elements while defining a cut-out side wall extending at right angles to upper and lower surfaces of the worktop; (c) placing the sink in the cut-out so that the cut-out side wall is located opposite the rim, the sink being centered within the cut-out by the clamping elements, which are compressed between the cut-out side wall

Abstract: A sink having: at least one bowl with a bottom wall and a circumferential side wall; an outlet opening located in the bottom wall; a first rectilinear groove in the side wall that extends toward the bottom wall; a second rectilinear groove in the side wall opposite the first groove that extends toward the bottom wall; a plate-shaped divider for fitting into the first and second grooves in watertight manner, the divider having a peripheral edge, a first portion engages the first groove, a second portion engages the second groove, and a third portion, located between the first and second portions, contacts the bottom wall; a gasket arranged on the edge in the first through third portions thereof; and a first bead arranged in the wall in a vicinity of the first groove, extending essentially orthogonally with respect to the first groove, and a second bead arranged in the wall in a vicinity of the second groove, extending essentially orthogonally with respect to the second groove, the first and second beads being

Abstract: A sink having: at least one bowl with a bottom wall and a circumferential side wall; at least one outlet opening located in said bottom wall; a first rectilinear groove in the side wall, the first groove extending toward the bottom wall; a second rectilinear groove in the side wall opposite the first groove, the second groove extending toward the bottom wall; a plate-shaped divider that fits into the first and second grooves in watertight manner, the divider having a peripheral edge, a first portion engages the first groove, a second portion engages the second groove, and a third portion of which, located between the first and second portions, is adapted to come into contact with the bottom wall; at least one gasket arranged on the edge in the first through third portions thereof, the gasket having three seal beads, a first seal bead being arranged on a first lateral side of the edge of the divider in the first through third portions thereof, a second seal bead being arranged on a second lateral side of the e

Abstract: A lockable plug device for sanitary ware comprises a closure member operable to engage with an outlet or drain of the sanitary ware product to stop water emptying from the sanitary ware product, for example a bath. The lockable plug device also includes a closure mechanism, which is linked to the closure member and is operable to displace the closure member relative to the outlet or drain such that the outlet can be open or closed. The closure mechanism comprises a lock feature, which is operable to lock the closure member in an open position.

Abstract: A tool for clearing blocked toilets comprises an elongate shaft comprising: a rigid handle portion extending along a longitudinal axis, a flexible curved portion extending from the distal end of the rigid handle portion, and a piercing tip portion at the distal end of the flexible curved portion. The flexible curved portion is flexible relative to the rigid handle portion, and curves away from the longitudinal axis from its proximal end to its distal end.

Abstract: A flushometer valve assembly comprises a flushometer valve body including an outlet, an outlet tube including a conduit extending along a longitudinal axis, and a flushometer valve tube-to-body coupling that directly fastens the outlet tube to the flushometer valve body.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for reducing the flushing stream from a sanitary flush box, in particular a toilet flush box, which contains a drain valve, a drain connection, and a valve seat formed on the drain connection, freeing an outlet opening delimited by the drain connection, said device comprising a throttle, which defines at least one free flow cross section. To provide a device, by means of which the flushing stream from a sanitary flush box can be adjusted, the invention proposes that the throttle, viewed in the flushing stream flow direction, is arranged behind the valve seat on or in the drain connection of the drain valve or in a connection piece receiving the drain connection, the throttle comprising at least two throttle elements, one of which can be rotated relative to the other, the size of the free flow cross section can be changed.

Abstract: A waste fragmenting toilet apparatus with pressurized water jets is disclosed. The apparatus includes a toilet bowl, a toilet trap, a water supply, and a plurality of oscillating water jet nozzles. The oscillating water jet nozzles are located within line of sight of recurrent waste blockage zones, interior to the toilet trap and/or toilet bowl. When actuated, the oscillating water jet nozzles inject pressurized water into a trap area breaking up waste material as it passes through. The oscillating water jet nozzles may be used to preemptively prevent blockages and to remove existing blockages.

Abstract: A toilet modified for disposal of dialysis waste includes a base, a bowl, a water supply port, and a dialysis drain port. In the dialysis drain port is an air gap device that establishes a gap between ends of first and second drain tubes of a dialysis machine and a fluid level in the air gap. RO water and effluent from the dialysis machine enter the chamber of the air gap and mix, before being passed along a path from the dialysis drain port to the bowl of the toilet, where it can be dispelled in a sanitary manner in compliant with all pertinent codes and regulations.

Abstract: Individual square shaped modules used in an assembly for underground storage of storm water and other fluid storage needs. Modules are assembled into a resultant square tilling shape for maximized structural strength and material use efficiency. Internal square shaped modules are assembled and encased by external square shaped modules. Internal adjacent modules are in direct fluid communications with one another through a channel-less chamber. Internal square shaped modules drain into square shaped modules chamber where fluid is either stored or drained. Assemblies include various top and side pieces along with access ports for entry into said assembly.

Abstract: A drainage system (1) for installation in a wet area such as a shower stall. The drainage system (1) comprises an outer drainage conduit (2) adapted to extend within a subfloor (100) of a wet area and an inner drainage conduit (3). The conduit (2) comprises a rim (20) and a pipe body (21). The inner drainage conduit (3) also comprises a rim (30) and a pipe body (31). The rim (30) and pipe body (31) are nestable within the outer drainage conduit (2). When nested, the pipe bodies (21, 31) are adapted to be connectively sealed together using sealant, the rims (20, 30) are adapted to hold a waterproofing membrane (107) between the rims (20, 30,) and to be connectively sealed in a water-tight manner to the waterproofing membrane (107) using sealant or, in the absence of a waterproofing membrane (107), the rims (20, 30) are adapted to be connectively sealed together using sealant in a water-tight manner.

Abstract: A drain cleaner including a cable configured to inserted in a drain, a drum supporting the cable, a motor configured to rotate the drum, and a cable feed control mechanism configured to feed the cable in a linear direction. The cable feed mechanism includes a plurality of feed wedges surrounding the cable, a plurality of rollers supported by the feed wedges, and a collar positioned around at least a portion of the plurality of feed wedges and having a cam surface. Each feed wedge has an inclined surface. Movement of the collar relative to the plurality of feed wedges causes the cam surface of the collar to engage the inclined surfaces of the plurality of feed wedges to move the plurality of feed wedges radially inward and into engagement with the cable.

Abstract: A drain cleaner including a carrier configured to be carried by a user, a cable configured to be inserted into a drain, a drum positioned and rotatable within the carrier, the drum supporting the cable, a motor positioned within the carrier and operable to rotate the drum, and a cable feed control mechanism coupled to the motor to control operation of the motor. The cable feed control mechanism is configured to feed the cable out of the drum and is positioned at a distance from carrier so a length of the cable extends from the drum to the cable feed control mechanism. The cable feed control mechanism is configured to be carried by the user separately from the carrier.

Abstract: A mounting structure includes a mounting system configured to mount the mounting structure to an existing architectural feature. One or more legs are each connected to the mounting system. One or more wishbone structures, each including three flat sections connected at fixed angles with respect to one another, have end sections that are parallel to one another. Each wishbone structure is connected to one of the one or more legs.

Abstract: A joint device includes a main fixing plate, an auxiliary fixing plate, and a fastener. The main fixing plate has a vertical wall disposed between a longitudinal beam and a transverse beam, a first extending wall extending towards a side of the longitudinal beam from the vertical wall and crossing over and abutting against an upper portion of the longitudinal beam, and a second extending wall extending towards a side of the transverse beam from the vertical wall and crossing over and abutting against a lower portion of the transverse beam. The auxiliary fixing plate is disposed in an open groove of the transverse beam in a way that the transverse beam is clamped between the auxiliary fixing plate and the vertical wall of the main fixing plate. The fastener secures the longitudinal beam, the transverse beam, the main fixing plate and the auxiliary fixing plate together.

Abstract: A concrete modular element for use in a variety of building applications comprising: a slab, a ceiling, at least two walls, and a plurality of support beams. The walls comprise a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end of each of the walls is connected to the slab while the distal end is connected to the ceiling. The slab and the ceiling both comprise a plurality of elongated sides. The slab, the ceiling, the walls, and the support beams integrally formed in a continuous concrete casting.

Abstract: A building panel may be installed below a slab in the construction of buildings. The building panel supports the slab and also provides a ventilation layer that may be depressurized to eliminate or reduce infiltration of radon gas into the building. The ventilation layer may comprise channels which provide a two-dimensionally interconnected void. Ventilation panels which include collars for connecting to ventilation systems may be provided. The panels may be installed directly on compacted soil. The building panels may additionally provide sub-slab insulation and/or a capillary break for water drainage. In some embodiments the building panels are formed substantially entirely of thermal insulating material such as rigid polystyrene foam. In an example embodiment the panels are approximately 4 inches thick and have a grid of intersecting channels formed on an underside of the panels.

Abstract: Air flow is reduced through a structure insulated with one more layers of fiber wool or particulate insulating material. A layer of a foamed fluid polymeric composition is applied onto the exposed surface of the insulation to cover the edges at which the exposed surface of the insulation meets an enclosing member of the structure. The layer is then cured to form a polymeric coating on the exposed surface of the insulation. The coating seals the edge or edges at which the exposed surface of the insulation meets the enclosing members of the structure.

Abstract: The invention comprises a product. The product comprises a first foam panel having an edge, a first primary surface and an opposite second primary surface and a second foam panel having an edge, a first primary surface and an opposite second primary surface, wherein the first and second foam panels are disposed such that their edges are adjacent each other and define a joint therebetween. The product also comprises an elongate metal strip having a body portion and a projection extending outwardly from the body portion, the metal strip being disposed such that at least a portion of the projection is disposed in the joint between the foam panels and at least a portion of the body portion covers a portion of the second primary surface of the first foam panel and a portion of the second primary surface of the second foam panel. A method of making and using the composite panel is also disclosed.

Abstract: An acoustic sleeper for sound suppression in a floor assembly may be formed as a solid sleeper body made entirely from a resilient acoustic isolating material. The sleeper body has a thickness, a width, a length, a generally rectangular cross-section and first and second sides. The sleeper body first side includes a first side area and a first sleeper load-bearing surface for contacting a first floor assembly structure, the first sleeper load-bearing surface having a first load-bearing surface area equal to or less than the first side area. The sleeper body second side has a pair of solid sleeper feet extending therefrom. The sleeper feet collectively provide a second sleeper load-bearing surface for contacting a second floor assembly structure. The second sleeper load-bearing surface has a second load-bearing surface area that is less than the first side area by at least a factor of three.