Abstract: A flooring product includes a first oriented strand board layer, an acoustic barrier layer, and a second oriented strand board layer, where the acoustic barrier layer is secured between the first and second oriented strand board layers to form the flooring product. The plurality of flooring products can be positioned adjacently to comprise a complete flooring assembly. Such a flooring assembly can be facilitated by including features along edges of the flooring product for securing or engaging one flooring product to adjacent flooring products. For example, the flooring product can be arranged with one edge as a tongue and an opposing edge as a groove, where the tongue of one flooring product can be fitted into the groove of an adjacent flooring product to secure or engage the two flooring products together. In another example, edges of the flooring products can be arranged to form lap joints upon engagement.

Abstract: A soundproof structure has a plurality of soundproof cells arranged in a two-dimensional manner. Each of the plurality of soundproof cells includes a frame formed of a frame member forming an opening and a film fixed to the frame. Two or more types of soundproof cells having different first resonance frequencies are present in the plurality of soundproof cells. A shielding peak frequency at which transmission loss is maximized is present within a range equal to or higher than a lowest frequency among first resonance frequencies of the soundproof cells and equal to or lower than a highest frequency among the first resonance frequencies of the soundproof cells.

Abstract: An adaptor for installing a camera or lighting fixture includes a housing. The housing includes a wall that define a slot that extends vertically between top and bottom ends of the slot. A spring steel strip is adapted to be received in the slot. The spring steel strip includes first and second sections separated by a sharp bend. A distal end of the first section is adapted to be brought into a first position in the slot. A distal end of the second section has a catch clip thereon adapted to be brought into a second position in the slot which is higher than the first position. The catch clip includes at least two resilient fingers adapted to permit the catch clip to be fitted into the slot when the two resilient fingers are laterally compressed towards each other, and then keep the distal end of the second section connected to the housing once the fingers are released.

Abstract: Threaded rebar with substantially continuous threads formed using a rolling process, wherein a majority of the circumference of the threaded rebar is covered by discontinuous threads, and wherein no additional steps are required to remove longitudinal ribs in the threaded rebar. The threaded rebar may be used to form threaded rebar hoops that utilize one or more threaded rebar sections and one or more couplings to mechanically couple the ends of the various threaded rebar sections. In such threaded rebar hoops, the external threads are able to engage a coupling, which has internal threads that engage the external threads on the threaded rebar. The mechanically coupled threaded rebar hoops are an improvement over the welded rebar hoops because the mechanically coupled threaded rebar hoops are easier and cheaper to manufacture, ship, and/or install on site, and/or may provide improved strength and/or manufacturability when compared to welded rebar hoops.

Abstract: A shingle including a substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface, an asphalt layer, a layer of granules, and a spacing layer is provided. The asphalt layer covers at least a portion of the top surface and the layer of granules is adhered to the asphalt layer. The spacing layer is attached beneath at least a portion of the bottom surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fan-shaped sun or weather protection device (1) having radially extending bars (2, 3, 7, 7?), wherein the bars (2, 3, 7, 7?) are moved between a closed and a spread state of the fan (1) by means of a preloading element (5). When the fan is closed (13), driving energy is stored in the preloading element (5), which driving energy is subsequently used to drive the spreading of the fan (1). An angle of inclination of the fan (1) about a tilt axis can also be set by actuating the adjustment apparatus (9), wherein said adjustment is preloaded by means of a further preloading element (10).

Abstract: The invention relates to an awning device 1, 20, 40, comprising an awning 3 with at least one arch element 5 stabilizing an arch, at least one winding shaft 2 for winding up and off the awning 3, and at least one traction rope 4. To obtain an approx. central arch to the top to securely discharge water, according to the invention, at least one traction rope 4 is connected with a first region 6 of the awning 6, wherein this first region 6 is tightly tensioned between the winding shaft 2 and the traction rope 4 in the wound-off state of the awning 3 due to the tensile stress of the traction rope 4, and within this first regions 6, a section of at least one arch element 5 is arranged, the arch element being arranged there approx.

Abstract: Customizable elevator car handrails are provided that include a first mounting frame attachable to a panel of an elevator car and a first rail module removably attached to the first mounting frame. The first rail module having includes a housing having a first contact surface, a second contact surface opposing the first contact surface, an exterior function surface extending between the first contact surface and the second contact surface, an interior function surface extending between the first and second contact surfaces, and a module internal space defined by the housing, and module components disposed in the module internal space of the housing and configured to provide a module functionality.

Abstract: A flexible cladding wrap for an exterior or interior wall of a building, a building wall panel, and/or a building surface is provided, the flexible cladding wrap comprising a flexible facing layer including a, preferably absorbent and more preferably porous, flexible facing substrate and powdered aggregate bonded to the facing substrate; and a flexible backing layer including a flexible backing substrate to which the facing layer is attached. A system utilising said flexible cladding wrap to create a continuous aesthetic impression of the building is also provided, in addition to methods of making and using said flexible cladding wrap.

Abstract: A metal lath accessory comprising a metal lath attachment feature that includes a side wall, a first flange extending from the side wall, and a second flange extending from the side wall. The first flange comprises at least one barb that projects from the first flange towards the second flange. In some embodiments, the second flange comprises at least one barb that projects from the second flange toward the first flange. The barbs may be configured to engage a piece of metal lath that is inserted between the first flange and the second flange.

Abstract: The present invention relates to panels, panel systems and panel sealing elements, and may be useful for panels used in building. The invention may be particularly useful for panels used on existing walls to provide a desired structural appearance or effect. According to an aspect, the present invention provides a panel for providing a selected structural appearance, the panel comprising a support layer formed from a rigid material, an outer layer comprising elements which provide the selected structural appearance, the outer layer formed from a material different from the support layer material, and a mid-layer between the support layer and the outer layer, wherein the mid-layer allows for different thermal expansion and contraction rates of the support layer material and the outer layer material.

Abstract: A handle assembly for a power tool includes a main handle having a first end configured to couple to the power tool and a handle bar having a first end coupled to the main handle. The handle bar has an isolation bushing positioned at a first vibration dampening point and configured to dampen vibrations transmitted between the main handle and the handle bar. A vibration dampening assembly couples the handle bar to the main handle at a second vibration dampening point and is configured to further dampen vibrations transmitted between the main handle and the handle bar. The vibration dampening assembly includes a collar that encircles the main handle and a pair of annular resilient member positioned between the collar and the main handle.

Abstract: A modular system for forming a floor or platform. The modular system may have vertical dividers for forming divided sections. Multiple horizontal sections are positioned in a side by side arrangement and connected with connectors to form the platform or floor in a desired shape and coverage. Vertical dividers inserted into the horizontal sections and retained in the horizontal sections provide separation of the modular system into compartments.

Abstract: A work platform for coiled-tubing downhole operations apparatus and method, for safe, efficient, and relatively inexpensive extended access to the elevated top of the section of riser pipe necessary for the use of coiled tubing for downhole operations such as drilling, production, intervention, logging, work-over, and fracturing the reservoir. The access is achieved by providing a shell-like riser-pipe sleeve which attaches securely, but removably, to the top section of riser pipe itself, in such a way that balanced support is obtained without placing dangerous strain on the riser pipe, and by providing a shell-like platform securely, but removably, connected to and supported by the riser-pipe sleeve, which in turn is supported by the riser pipe itself.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a drivable working machine, including a vehicle, a concrete placing boom that can be rotated on a vehicle-fixed carrying structure by means of a slewing gear, and a plurality of supporting legs arranged on the carrying structure for supporting the carrying structure in a working position. A compensation device is provided to compensate a rotational deflection of the carrying structure from the working position. The compensation device has a sensing unit for sensing the rotational deflection and acts on at least one supporting leg by means of an associated actuator to reduce the rotational deflection.

Abstract: A method to repair a damaged area of a workpiece with a repair kit includes rotating an arbor to drive a cutting member about a central axis of the arbor, cutting a hole in the workpiece with the cutting member, engaging the workpiece with the cutting member as the hole is cut to secure the cutting member within the hole, disconnecting the arbor from the cutting member, and leaving the cutting member in the workpiece to plug the hole.

Abstract: An apparatus for repairing a fluid leak, thru a crack within the body of a pool return fitting, or in a pipe of close proximity to a pool return fitting, wherein an apparatus comprising of two specially shaped cylindrical flow-thru rubber plugs, wherein a threaded tube thru the center of the rubber plugs, being separated by a spacer sealed with rubber washers and rigid washers, are retained at one end by a flare in said tube, and threaded on the other end, secured by a locking nut over a rigid washer against a conical wedge. When the locking nut is tightened, the rubber plugs radially expands within the return line pipe and the pool return fitting, sealing any leak occurring between the pool return fitting and the return line pipe, wherein fluid may still pass thru the center tube. A return eyeball cap is threaded onto the center tube, wherein the eyeball is threaded female internally. The apparatus may be installed in a pool with or without water in the pool.

Abstract: An apparatus has a housing with an elongate axis partially defining an interior chamber. A face plate is connected to the housing and defines a deadbolt opening. A circuit board disposed within the interior chamber has a first portion and second portion communicatively connected via a flexible ribbon. A battery holder is connected to the first portion. A sensor is connected to the second portion and is disposed proximate the deadbolt opening.

Abstract: An apparatus for detecting the position of window handles or door handles, the apparatus including a magnetic-field sensor and a microcontroller unit, the microcontroller unit being designed to read out data from the magnetic-field sensor, to record a magnetic fingerprint for at least one window-handle/door-handle position, and to detect the at least one window-handle/door-handle position by comparing data of the magnetic-field sensor with the recorded magnetic fingerprint. An operating method for such a window handle or door handle is also described.

Abstract: A motor with a shaft and a shaft axis is disposed within a housing. A lead screw has an axis and is rotatably mounted in the housing. A deadbolt linearly extends from the housing based on rotation of the lead screw. A gear set with a plurality of gears, each having an axis, is disposed in the housing and operably connects the motor and the lead screw. A circuit board is disposed within the housing and has a plurality of portions communicatively connected by a ribbon. Each portion is disposed substantially orthogonal to the motor shaft axis, the lead screw axis, and the plurality of gear axes.

Abstract: A device for preventing unwanted opening of a locked enclosure includes a lock bolt moveable between a locked position and an unlocked position. A face gear is meshable with and rotatable by the worm gear between locking and unlocking positions when the worm gear is driven in the first and second directions, respectively. A blocker member is rotatable between first and second positions. A biasing member is operatively coupled to the face gear and the blocker member to bias the blocker member in a biasing direction. A sliding member selectively disengages the blocker member to allow the blocker member to rotate in the biasing direction. A lever arm is operatively coupled to the sliding member such that the lever arm is in the disengaged and engageable positions when the sliding member engages the blocker member in the first and second positions, respectively.

Abstract: A device for preventing unwanted opening of a locked enclosure includes a lock bolt moveable between a locked position and an unlocked position. A face gear is meshable with and rotatable by the worm gear between locking and unlocking positions when the worm gear is driven in the first and second directions, respectively. A blocker member is rotatable between first and second positions. A biasing member is operatively coupled to the face gear and the blocker member to bias the blocker member in a biasing direction. A sliding member selectively disengages the blocker member to allow the blocker member to rotate in the biasing direction. A lever arm is operatively coupled to the sliding member such that the lever arm is in the disengaged and engageable positions when the sliding member engages the blocker member in the first and second positions, respectively.

Abstract: The invention relates to the technical field of locks and discloses an actuator assembly of a combination lock. The actuator assembly includes a fixed motor, a drive shaft fixed to the axis of the motor, a cylindrical spring sheathed on the drive shaft and displaceable axially, a pin installed onto the drive shaft which may screw within two adjacent loops of the cylindrical spring, and a casing installed coaxially with the motor. The casing includes a cavity for accommodating the cylindrical spring, and a second sliding groove formed on the casing, and both ends of the cylindrical spring have a retaining ring extended outwardly from the outer periphery of the cylindrical spring and the retaining ring disposed at the second sliding groove for preventing the rotation of the cylindrical spring.

Abstract: Electrified access-control technology devices for a door, particularly electrified locks for a door, having embedded circuitry therein, and methods of making the same. One or more printed circuit boards (PCBs) having various electronic circuitry are secured inside a housing that encases an access-control device, particularly a lock, for a door. The one or more PCB(s) may be embedded on an internal surface of the housing such that the embedded PCB resides inside the housing along with the lock itself. The embedded PCB(s) avoid interference of both any working components of the lock inside the housing and any openings residing in the housing.

Abstract: A child safety door latch includes a pair of handles, each handle including a pushbutton biasing device. A latch is mechanically coupled to a latch biasing device. A master connector is mechanically coupled at a first end to the latch biasing device and at a second end to each of the pushbutton biasing devices. In a locked mode, the latch biasing device is biased such that the latch is disposed in a locking position. When an inwardly directed force applied to one of the pushbuttons, it mechanically translates to the master connector to create a release force component that operates on the master connector in a linear direction to retract the latch into an opening position.

Abstract: A swing bolt lock includes a swing post, a cam dog, and an electric device cooperative with a lock bolt. The electric device includes a motor, a slider connected to a rotating shaft of the motor. Without an unlock authorization, the slider is situated in the space at an end of a sliding slot and abutted against the cam dog to prevent the cam dog from moving towards the space at the end of the sliding slot, so as to prevent the lock bolt from entering into the lock housing. With an unlock authorization, the slider is driven by the motor and released from the abutment of the cam dog, and the cam dog is driven by the lock bolt and swing post to enter into the space at the end of the sliding slot so as to release the locking of the lock bolt from turning into the lock housing.

Abstract: A cabinet having lockable drawers includes a frame and one or more drawers supported by the frame. At least one drawer has a releasable latching mechanism for securing the drawer in a locked position by way of engagement of the releasable latching mechanism engaging with a corresponding portion positioned on the frame.

Abstract: A bag lock device and method for use are disclosed. The bag lock device may be used, in some embodiments, for re-sealable bags that contain contents that should be secure from unauthorized users. In one implementation, the bag lock device may include a bag magazine and a combination lock which secures the bag onto the magazine carriage.

Abstract: A fingerprint lock is disclosed herein, comprising a lock hook and a lock body, wherein the lock body comprises an upper housing, a lower housing, a main body and a fingerprint sensor component, the main body is located between the upper housing and the lower housing, and the upper housing is provided with a first opening; the main body comprises a battery, a main board, a bracket, a speed-reducing motor, a cam, a lock tongue and a pin, and the speed-reducing motor is mounted on the main board through the bracket, the battery, main board, bracket and speed-reducing motor are located between the upper housing and the lower housing in sequence, and the lock tongue is connected to one end of the speed-reducing motor through the cam; the fingerprint sensor component comprises a sensor body and a sensor cover, the sensor body being located between the battery and the sensor cover, and the sensor cover being matched with the first opening and clamped in the first opening; a first end of the lock hook is provided wi

Abstract: A universal electronics lock and lock kit has an inner cylinder and an outer cylinder. The outer cylinder slidingly fits over the inner cylinder. The outer cylinder is equipped with a lock cylinder that has an movable latch. When the latch is in one position, it clears an inwardly-directed ridge defined within the inner cylinder. The lock is then in the “unlocked” position. When the latch is in a second position when rotated by a turning of a key, the latch is disposed behind a portion of the ridge and the lock is in the “locked” position. The universal electronics lock of the present invention allows rotation of the cylinders about a fastener, thus making the lock difficult to cut or saw through. In the lock kit, a plurality of fasteners and spacers are provided to adjust for use with electronics from different manufacturers.

Abstract: A rack to hold skateboards, longboards, scooters, motorcycle helmets, purses, umbrellas and other implements or accessories. The rack is adapted to be mounted on a wall or surface. The rack is formed of a lip extending from a rear support. The lip is formed of a series of rounded protrusions. Items to be held by the rack can be received over the protrusions. In one embodiment, each protrusion is angled at a predetermined angle from the front. This helps keep a received skateboard, scooter or other accessory at an appropriate angle such that the wheels or surface of the accessory will remain off an affixed wall to avoid damage to wall. The rack can also include a locking mechanism for locking adjacent protrusions. The rack is designed for safety by having rounded edges on all areas that protrude from the wall.

Abstract: Disclosed are vehicle door handle chassis, methods for making such chassis, and vehicle door assemblies with handle chassis. An example is a handle chassis for a motor vehicle door assembly. The door assembly includes a door panel, which has either a thin or a thick door panel construction. The handle chassis includes a chassis frame that secures to the door panel. The chassis frame has handle apertures for securing the door handle to the chassis. A mounting boss, which projects from the chassis frame, includes a distal end with a stepped region having high and low end faces each with a distinct height. The high end face presses against the inboard surface of a door panel having the thin construction. For a door panel having the thick construction, the low end face presses against the inboard surface while the first end face seats inside a hole in this door panel.

Abstract: A keyless door latch system for doors of motor vehicles includes a backup electrical power supply to unlock the door latch in the event the primary power supply fails, thereby eliminating the need for a lock cylinder. The latch system includes a user input device having first and second user input features. The door latch system is configured to supply electrical power from the primary electrical power supply to unlock the latch upon actuation of the first user input feature, and to supply electrical power from the backup electrical power supply to unlock the latch upon actuation of the second user input feature. The user input device may comprise a wireless portable device that generates first and second wireless signals upon actuation of the first and second user input features, respectively.

Abstract: A lock for a motor vehicle door or lid has a lock hook, a locking latch actuating on the lock hook to block the lock hook in closing position, an actuation lever intended to actuate the lock hook, an electrical motor that actuates the actuation lever by means of a transmission, and an emergency opening device that can be manually actuated by the user to open the lock when the electrical motor is blocked.

Abstract: A vehicle opening and closing body operating device includes: a full-open lock opening lever connected to a full-open lock configured to maintain an opening and closing body in a fully opened state, and configured to output release operating force to the full-open lock; an input lever connected to the full-open lock opening lever and an operating handle, and configured to rotate the full-open lock opening lever so as to output the release operating force; a release lever connected to the input lever through a connecting member, and configured to rotate the full-open lock opening lever through the connecting member and the input lever; an emergency input lever to which rotation operating force is inputted; and a cancel mechanism configured to move the connecting member from a connection position where the input and release levers are connected to a disconnection position where the input and release levers are disconnected.

Abstract: A vehicle and a door assembly each include an inner panel and an outer panel coupled to each other to define a door. A first handle is attached to the outer panel. A mirror apparatus is supported by the door and spaced apart from the first handle. A lock apparatus is supported by at least one of the door and the mirror apparatus. The lock apparatus is disposed closer to the mirror apparatus than the first handle.

Abstract: Pivoting device (1) for a motor vehicle has a holder (50) and a pivoting body (10) which is mounted on the holder (50) via an articulated mounting (31) so as to be pivotable about a pivot axis (12), wherein the pivoting body (10) and the holder (50) are held together by a snap fastening between at least two articulation elements (33.1, 33.2, 34.1, 34.2) of the articulated mounting (31), and the pivoting device (1) has a blocking element (40). A closing or release of the snap fastening is possible in at least one first angular position of the pivoting body (10) in relation to the holder (50) and the closing or release of the snap fastening is blocked in at least one second angular position by a relative movement of the two articulation elements (33.1, 33.2, 34.1, 34.2) being blocked in a form-fitting manner by the blocking element (40).

Abstract: A vehicle door includes a powered latch configured to selectively retain the door in a closed position when the powered latch is latched, and permits the door to be opened when the powered latch is unlatched. The vehicle door further includes an exterior door handle having an outer side that faces away from the door structure, and an inner side that is spaced apart from an outer surface of the door to define a gap. A force sensor on the exterior door handle detects impact forces on the handle. The door also includes an unlatch switch that can be actuated by a user to request unlatching of the powered latch. A controller is configured to deny an unlatch request generated by actuation of the unlatch switch if the force sensor detects an impact on the exterior handle.

Abstract: A latch for an animal house includes a first arm, a second arm, and a body. The first arm and the second arm are connected to each other at one end by the body, and the first arm and the second arm are each flexibly supported at the body. Each arm is independently able to flex with respect to the body. The latch has a flat spring which is adapted to restore the latch to a rest condition in which the arms are aligned with each other.

Abstract: A hinge arrangement includes a first hinge component and a second hinge component and a hinge pin, where the first hinge component includes plurality of knuckles each having a respective bushing washer inserted therein. Each bushing washer includes a tubular bushing body inserted within its respective knuckle and an annular washer rim that unitary with the tubular bushing body and disposed atop its respective knuckle. An outer surface of each tubular bushing washer engages an inner surface of its respective knuckle to retain the bushing washer to the knuckle even when the hinge pin is removed and the second hinge component is separated from the first hinge component.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of operating a swing door, whereby a drive moves a door leaf from a first position of the door leaf to a second position of the door leaf. For providing an operation of the swing door in a more effective and/or efficient way the method is characterized in that the drive adds an additional driving force and/or torque to the door leaf in the first position and/or the second position of the door leaf in relation to an external driving force and/or torque acting on the door leaf to hold the door leaf in the first position or second position, respectively.

Abstract: A power door actuation system for a vehicle door includes a power-operated presenter assembly fixed to one of the vehicle door and vehicle body and an auxiliary latch assembly fixed to the other one of the vehicle door and vehicle body. A latched relationship is maintained between the vehicle door and the vehicle body when the presenter assembly moves the door between a closed position and a deployed position.

Abstract: A method for making a physical access restriction compartment, such as a safe or a vault. The method includes assembling a wall structure of the compartment. The wall structure includes a plurality of channels. The method also entails mixing 80-90% polyethylene with 10-20% ceramic into a polyceramic amalgam prior to thermally processing the polyceramic amalgam at a predetermined temperature for a preset period of time. The processed polyceramic amalgam is shaped into a plurality of polyceramic rods, which are then inserted into the plurality of channels of the wall structure. The wall structure with the plurality of polyceramic rods is mounted into a housing. The predetermined temperature is within a range between 140-180 Deg C. and the preset period of time is between 2.5-3.5 hours.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for machining a workpiece, in particular for a profiled leaf element of a window leaf frame, wherein the workpiece is initially machined using a first machining device in order to create a machined first surface to which an adhesive tape is to be applied, and the workpiece is further machined once the adhesive tape has been applied.

Abstract: The invention provides a glass door apparatus with a right and a left glass door leaf (10, 100) and functional end caps (40a, 40b, 240a, 240b), which respectively have a protrusion (52a, 52b, 252a, 252b), which, with respect to a lateral front face of the functional end cap protrudes laterally outwards in a manner at least substantially parallel to a pane face of a glass pane of one glass door leaf as well as away from said glass pane, and/or a cavity (54a, 54b, 254a, 254b) which, with respect to said lateral front face, protrudes laterally inwards in a manner is at least substantially parallel to said pane face and towards said glass pane and which, in the opposite direction, opens laterally outwardly, and wherein, in the closed state of glass door apparatus, the protrusion and/or the cavity is/are overlapped with a complementary counterpiece of the other glass door leaf.

Abstract: The glass panel unit includes a first glass substrate, a second glass substrate, a sealing member, an inside space, and a plurality of spacers. The inside space is hermetically enclosed by the first glass substrate, the second glass substrate, and the sealing member, and has reduced pressure. The plurality of spacers are placed in the inside space. At least one of the first glass substrate and the second glass substrate is a wire-embedded glass panel with a wire structure embedded therein. The plurality of spacers are arranged so as to overlap with part of the wire structure in a plan view.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a door skin comprising an exterior surface having outer portions lying on a first plane, spaced grooves recessed from the plane of the outer portions, and tonal portions having a planar area and a plurality of spaced depressions recessed from the plane of said planar area. The present invention is also directed to a method of etching a plate, for use with a molded die set, for embossing a wood grain pattern in the door skin, and the etched plate formed therefrom.

Abstract: An insulated door panel comprises a shell having spaced first and second exterior panels and frame members adjacent edges of the panels, a plurality of stiffeners in a shell interior portion extending along a length or width of the panels, and a hardenable insulation material creating a bond between the exterior panels, stiffeners, and frame members in the shell interior portion. The stiffeners comprise a thermally non-conductive fiber reinforced polymer. The hardenable insulation fills substantially all of the space between the adjacent exterior panels, stiffeners, and frame members. The door panel also comprises end cap members composed of thermoplastic polycarbonate material, and has openings therein to receive the ends of the stiffeners.

Abstract: A smart door includes a frame having a front surface and an opposing a back surface; a first display on the front surface; a second display on the back surface; a camera positioned on the front surface and in data communication with the second display; and a plurality of slide bolts configured to lock the frame in a fixed position with a surrounding structure.

Abstract: The invention provides an attractive, easy to install, window screen that can fit the open window space adjacent to a window-mounted air conditioner for any nominally-sized window.