Abstract: A concrete forming tube formed from a thermoplastic material and having a first end, a second end, and a substantially uniform circumference from the first end to the second end.

Abstract: A helical pile coupler assembly is operable to be drivingly attached to a helical pile section and is rotatable with the helical pile section about a coupler axis. The coupler assembly is operable to transfer torque supplied by a rotating drive to the helical pile section as the helical pile section is driven through the ground. The coupler assembly includes male and female couplers that define a projection and a socket, respectively. The male and female couplers are shiftable relative to each other along the coupler axis into and out of a mated condition where the projection and socket are mated so that the couplers drivingly engage each other and are configured to transfer torque therebetween. The socket is shaped to removably receive the projection in the mated condition.

Abstract: Apparatus for making foundation pilings includes a lead section with screw threads, at least one extension section, and a bit carried by the first of the extension sections. The bit slides onto the first, lower end of the extension section and is operable to compress the soil laterally to the extension sections and form a lateral groove in the soil. Grout fills the annular region of the hole bored by the apparatus including the grooves for lateral stability. Each extension section is formed to fit into the next one and to be secured to it by lateral bolts. The bolt heads prevent the bit from moving vertically as the lead section advances into the soil. Bits may be added to increase the size of the opening bored.

Abstract: An anchoring system using hollow piles connected with a cap, the hollow piles open at the top and closed at the bottom. A skirt extends from the cap. In use, the anchoring system is lowered to an ocean floor and a suction element removes water and ocean floor material from under the cap to lower the anchoring system into the ocean floor. Flexible walls at closed ends of the hollow piles may provide pressure differentials separating the undersea pressure to which the interiors of the hollow piles are exposed from air chambers at the closed ends of the piles at substantially lower pressures.

Abstract: Disclosed are exemplary embodiments of woven geotextile fabrics. In exemplary embodiments, a geotextile has a water flow rate greater than 75 gallons per minute per square foot.

Abstract: A cement form includes a first surface arranged vertically and configured to support a volume of cement, a second surface arranged horizontally and configured to contact a ground support surface. The cement form may include at least one of a foam material and a polymer material. The cement form may include a wedge cross-sectional shape.

Abstract: A cement form includes a unitary body portion having a first surface arranged vertically and configured to support a volume of cement, a second surface arranged horizontally and configured to contact a ground support surface, a foam material, and a detachable portion. The cement form may include a connector groove formed in the weight bearing surface and extending along at least a portion of a length of the body portion. The connector groove is configured to receive a connecting member that extends between adjacent positioned cement forms. The detachable portion may be positioned adjacent to the connector groove.

Abstract: A manhole liner and a method of using the same are provided. The manhole liner is sized substantially equally to the largest diameter of the manhole, so that the liner does not have to stretch to be pressed against the manhole wall. Additionally, the liner is impregnated with a resinous material capable of curing and hardening. A bladder, preferably stretchable circumferentially and having a diameter less than the smallest diameter of the manhole, is inserted into the liner. The bladder is expanded to press the liner against the wall of the manhole to dispense resinous material from the liner, while the liner is able to fold over itself in areas having a diameter less than the original diameter of the liner. Because the bladder stretches to produce a smooth outside surface, the resinous material will migrate to areas in the folds and will cure with a smooth interior surface.

Abstract: A front loader frame includes a first attachment having a first attachment surface that can be oriented on a first virtual plane and is fixable to one portion a vehicle body. A second attachment has a second attachment surface that can be oriented on a different virtual plane from the first virtual plane and is fixable to another portion of the vehicle body.

Abstract: A bucket comprises a shell including a curved member that defines a first transverse end, a second transverse end, a top edge and a bottom flat portion, a first flat angled member attached to the first transverse end of the curved member and a second flat angled member attached to a second transverse end of the curved member, a bottom member, and at least one attachment bracket, wherein the bucket assembly defines a bucket center plane and the first and second flat angled members are tapered toward the center plane of the bucket.

Abstract: A method for repairing a bucket of a piece of earthwork equipment is provided, the method being specifically applicable to the repair of electric shovel buckets.

Abstract: A demolition system for equipping a skid steer to rip concrete and asphalt from the ground includes a bucket that is coupled to a tractor. The bucket has a rear wall and a bottom wall. A pair of blocks is provided and each of the blocks is coupled to the rear wall of the bucket. A pair of gripping units is provided and each of the gripping units is removably positioned in an associated one of the blocks. Moreover, each of the gripping units extends below the bottom wall of the bucket. Thus, each of the gripping units selectively engages an object on the ground thereby facilitating the object to be urged upwardly from the ground.

Abstract: A scraper has an apron, a bowl, a cutting edge, a vehicle attachment, and a pivoting mechanism such that the scraper has a flat position and an angled position. In the flat position the cutting edge is in position to cut into dirt and store the dirt in the bowl, while in the angled position the scraper is rotated such that dirt within the bowl can drop onto the ground in front of the scraper.

Abstract: A shovel includes a lower traveling body; an upper swivel body that is mounted on the lower traveling body; an electric motor for swiveling that drives the upper swivel body in a swiveling manner; a mechanical brake that holds a swiveling stopped state of the upper swivel body; an engine; a hydraulic pump that discharges hydraulic oil with the power of the engine; a hydraulic actuator that is driven by the hydraulic oil discharged by the hydraulic pump; a pressure detecting unit that detects the discharge pressure of the hydraulic pump; and a control device that controls the mechanical brake on the basis of information on the discharge pressure detected by the pressure detecting unit.

Abstract: The work machine includes a stabilization control calculation unit that calculates and outputs a gradual stoppage command for making a drive actuator stop gradually and an operation speed limitation command for limiting an upper limit operation speed according to the status of stability of the work machine, a stoppage characteristic modification unit that corrects pilot pressure so as to make the drive actuator stop gradually when a stoppage operation is performed on a control lever, and an operation speed limitation unit that corrects the pilot pressure so as to limit the operation speed of the drive actuator.

Abstract: A process and tool for monitoring the status, health, and performance of wear parts used on earth working equipment. The process and tool allow the operator to optimize the performance of the earth working equipment. The tool has a clear line of site to the wear parts during use and may be integrated with a bucket or blade on the earth working equipment.

Abstract: Methods and systems for detecting heavy machine wear. One system includes a heavy machine tooth of an industrial machine having a working end and a mounting end opposite the working end. The system also includes a wear indicator included in the tooth. The wear indicator includes a conductive tip, a conductive outer body extending along at least a length of the tooth, a conductive inner core positioned within the outer body, and insulating material positioned between the outer body and the inner core. The conductive tip is positioned between the working end of the tooth and the outer body and electrically couples the outer body and the inner core to form an electric circuit. The system also includes a transmitter included in the tooth. The transmitter transmits a state of the electric circuit.

Abstract: A tooth for attachment to a cutter head arm. The tooth has a front wear part and a rear coupling part, the rear coupling part having a main body with a rear free end and a forward end. The main body has a first upper surface, a first lower surface and two side surfaces joining both upper and lower surfaces, with the distance between the first upper surface and first lower surface decreasing towards the rear free end, side projections, and upper and lower segments. Each side surface has a side projection with a second upper surface parallel to a second lower surface, the second upper surface approximately parallel to a lower segment, and the second lower surface approximately parallel to an upper segment. The distance between the second upper surface and the second lower surfaces is smaller than the distance between the upper segment and the lower segment.

Abstract: Wear members for wear assemblies include a lock configured to secure the wear member to a base, where the lock has two engagement positions, namely: (a) a first position that secures the lock to the wear member, and (b) a second position that secures the wear member to the base. The locks are further configured to be unlatched and removed from the wear member in two phases, a first retraction of the latching mechanism, followed by a rotation of the lock itself with removal from the wear member.

Abstract: The invention is a water conservation system for conserving water supplied by a hot water tank, the system functioning to selectively open a diverter fluid path extending between a hot water supply line and a cold water supply line, and operating a return module to return unheated water in the hot water supply line back to the hot water tank using the cold water supply line until the water in the hot water supply line flows hot.

Abstract: An assembly for a shower system having first and second shower members and connectable to a water supply with a supply pipe having a pipe outlet. The assembly includes an adjustable supply assembly and a diverter valve. The adjustable supply assembly includes an adapter coupleable to the pipe outlet, a supply member having a supply outlet and coupled to the adapter for movement along the axis, and a seal positioned to provide a sealed connection in adjusted positions. The diverter valve includes a valve inlet in fluid communication with the supply outlet, and first and second valve outlets in fluid communication with the first and second shower members, respectively. The shower system is mounted in an enclosure having a wall. The adapter connects to the pipe outlet on one side of the wall, and the diverter valve is located on another side of the wall.

Abstract: A drain strainer includes a base, a drain plate and a cover. The base includes a drainpipe, a surrounding wall located over the drainpipe, and a connecting portion horizontally connected with the drainpipe and the surrounding wall. The drain plate is mounted in the base and includes a rod recess formed at a center of the drain plate and multiple drainage holes formed through the drain plate. The cover is mounted in the rod recess of the drain plate. The drain strainer can decorate the interior of the kitchen or the bathroom, and is able to filter away dirt or hair easily.

Abstract: Purpose of foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, especially the scientists, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application. The abstract is intended to define the disclosure in anyway, which the disclosure described with respect to specific embodiment(s), it will be appreciated that many modifications and changes may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the disclosure, intending by the description to cover all modifications and changes within the true spirit and scope of the disclosure. Particular to above description to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the exemplary embodiments(s) may include variations in size, materials, shape form, function, manner of operation.

Abstract: The device for supplying a product inside a toilet bowl, comprising a fastening element for the coupling thereof to a toilet bowl, and a changeable reservoir of said product, which may be placed on the outside of the toilet bowl, and is characterized in that it further comprises an absorbent element connected to said changeable reservoir and impregnated with said product, it being possible to place said absorbent element inside the toilet bowl. The invention enables all of the components thereof, especially those most likely to be handled, to always be as clean as possible, supplying the product in a very cost-effective manner.

Abstract: In certain aspects, devices and methods for moving a toilet are provided that can include an elongated member, first and second connectors coupled to the elongated member, first and second extension elements coupled to the respective first and second connectors and extending radially away from the elongated member. The first connector having a locking element and one or more through-holes disposed therein. The first and second extension elements include contact surfaces that are configured to engage the toilet. In other aspects, devices and methods for moving a toilet can include a handle, first and second collars coupled to the handle, and first and second shackles coupled to the respective first and second collars. In some instances, the shackles are adjustable along a radial direction extending from the handle. In some instances, the devices and methods include a collar having a locking lever and one or more through-holes.

Abstract: A pollution trap for storm-water runoff includes a filter-box assembly that provides for top-down maintenance. The filter-box assembly includes at least one filter container, a filter-container support, and a peripheral seal, so the filter container can be lifted from and lowered into the trap from above. The filter container includes sidewalls forming an open bottom and top, a bottom filter support, and a top filter retainer, with the container receiving a stack of intelligently-selected filters supported on the filter support and kept in the container by the top filter retainer. An optional adjustable hold-down assembly holds down the top filter retainer and the underlying filters. The filter-container support holds the filter container up off the trap floor so the storm-water can up-flow through it. And the seal is interposed peripherally between the filter container and the filter-container support so the storm-water cannot flow around the filter container.

Abstract: A securing device is disclosed having a flange mountable on a suction-providing source, and having pipe members that detachably receive a corrugated pipe such as a drain tile. A major or outer pipe is concentrically and integrally joined to, and extends perpendicularly from the flange. The outer pipe includes a rod receiving slot extending circumferentially and radially through a predetermined portion of the outer pipe. A minor or inner pipe is concentrically and integrally joined to, and extends perpendicularly from the flange such that the inner pipe is concentrically disposed inside the outer pipe. A latch is mounted on the outer pipe and is and is movable between a latched position and a fully unlatched position. A securing rod is pivotally connected to the outer pipe and is operatively associated with the latch subassembly so as to be movable from a secured position to a released position.

Abstract: An improved drill bit is a drill bit designed for use with a drain snake unclogging apparatus for sewer pipes having an arrowhead shaped point attached to a short drill bit sized for sewer pipes and having helical grooves along its length for material that has been cut or loosened by the pointed chisel bit to move rearward through the grooves away from the clogged material. The bit is more effective for solid plugs within a pipeline in that it cuts the clogging material into pieces instead of being design for gripping and pulling the clog.

Abstract: A system for mounting a ledger board to a rim board is disclosed. A rim bracket can be affixed to the rim board of a structure using one or more fasteners and includes one or more mounting bolt holes to provide a template for drilling mounting bolt holes in the rim board. The ledger bracket can be attached to a ledger board using one or more fasteners and the rim bracket using one or more fasteners. The ledger bracket can include one or more complementary mounting bolt holes to provide a template for drilling mounting bolts holes in the ledger board. The ledger bracket can be attached to the rim bracket to support the ledger board while one or more mounting bolts are installed through the ledger board, ledger bracket, rim bracket, and rim board to attach the ledger board to the structure.

Abstract: The present invention broadly comprises a method and apparatus for constructing a concrete structure. In one embodiment, a structure includes a column section and a beam section. One of the column section and the beam section includes an assembly with a threaded rod, and the other of the column section and the beam section includes an assembly having an aperture configured to receive the threaded rod.

Abstract: A bracket is disclosed. The bracket is coupled to a joist by rotating the bracket relative to the joist until the longitudinal axis of the bracket is aligned in parallel orientation with the longitudinal axis of the joist to achieve a snap-in engagement. The bracket includes a first bracket section having a first lateral wing and an opposite second lateral wing extending outwardly from a base of the first bracket section and a second bracket section that is aligned in perpendicular orientation relative to the first bracket section. The first lateral wing is configured to flex relative to the base, and the second lateral wing is configured to flex relative to the base during engagement of the bracket to a joist.

Abstract: A hanger for connecting a structural component to a wall that can have sheathing mounted thereon either before or after the hanger is connected to the wall. The hanger includes a channel-shaped portion configured to receive the structural component. An extension portion extends from the channel-shaped portion and is configured to extend through the sheathing to engage the wall at a first location. A connection portion is configured for attachment to the wall at a second location spaced from the first location.

Abstract: A novel system and related methods for sequentially deploying, in automated or semi-automated fashion, a strip of a plurality of truss bays with integral solar panels from a moving carrier onto a surface being traversed, resulting in a long, contiguous truss structure laid upon on the surface. The solar panels are angled at a predetermined orientation for solar operation at the deployment location. The carrier is easily and quickly reloaded with another set of truss bays for repeated deployment of a series of strips of solar truss structures in a solar array. The solar array thus is constructed in substantially less time and with substantially less labor that conventional support racking in the filed using prior art piece-wise assembly operations.

Abstract: An adjustable location anchor with a greatly increased strength having wide versatility regarding the types of straps or attachments which are usable therewith. The invention includes an extended housing having an interior cavity which includes a main slot and which can include a pair of anterior flanges or wings, wherein the extended housing can be placed into the uncured concrete such that it is rigidly embedded therein upon curing. A sliding insert can then be provided within the interior cavity being configured to slide along a slot formed thereby. The extended housing can also have one or more reinforcement attachment means for connecting to existing concrete reinforcement structures.

Abstract: A method for building a mechanical secured block structure, including placing a footer block on a desired surface, inserting two respective starter bar nuts into the footer block, inverting the footer block, placing a first concrete masonry unit over respective first and second anchor bars, aligning the first concrete masonry unit with the footer block, placing second and third footer blocks adjacent the first footer block, placing a second concrete masonry unit adjacent the first concrete masonry unit, positioning each respective concrete masonry unit to equally straddle two adjacent footer blocks, positioning respective anchor bars atop respective concrete masonry units, and bolting respective concrete masonry units to respective footer blocks to interconnect the two respective concrete masonry units and the three respective footer blocks to define a contiguous wall. Each respective masonry unit and each respective footer block are post tensioned to be under compression.

Abstract: The invention relates to a support column system (100) for supporting at least one computer installation (101, 102), wherein the support column system comprises the following: a) at least one elongate support column (1) which is arranged for vertical fitting; b) at least one vertical fastening means (7) which is arranged for fastening the support column (1) vertically to a floor, a ceiling, or a wall of a room, or for fastening said support column (1) to a roller platform; c) at least one first support installation (2) that is fastened to the support column (1), for supporting at least one visual output device (101) of the computer installation; d) at least one second support installation (3) that is fastened to the support column (1), for supporting at least one manual input device (102) of the computer installation; characterized in that the support column (1) has at least one cut-out in an externally accessible wall, and at least one functional element (40) is routed through the cut-out, wherein at lea

Abstract: The invention relates to a facade construction comprising first thermal barrier elements which are arranged on a supporting framework, in particular of an outer wall of a building, second thermal barrier elements which are arranged on the first thermal barrier elements and a retaining device which is arranged on the supporting framework and holds the first and second thermal barrier elements on the supporting framework. The facade device further comprises an intermediate layer in the form of a multiplicity of mounting plates, which intermediate layer is attached to and supported by the retaining device, wherein the second thermal barrier elements are arranged on the intermediate layer.

Abstract: A suspended ceiling system is described composed of a grid of tees, ceiling tiles supported on the tees, a perimeter molding supporting the tees and the tiles adjacent a wall to which the wall molding is secured. The perimeter molding has an elongated, longitudinally-extending metal body with a first vertical leg configured to be secured to a wall. A first horizontal leg extends from the lower end of the first vertical leg. A second vertical leg extends from the first horizontal leg and a second horizontal leg extends from the upper end of the second vertical leg toward the first vertical leg. The second horizontal leg includes a free end spaced from the first vertical leg.

Abstract: Kits and methods for installing, repairing and/or replacing a decorative covering on a non-decorative substrate. The kit may include an engagement layer, a decorative covering and/or a substrate.

Abstract: A construction system includes a first panel and a second panel. The first panel defines a first insulation member coupled to a first support member. The first insulation member defines an extension member portion. The second panel defines a second insulation member coupled to a second support member. The second insulation member defines an extension member recess. The extension member portion is disposed within the extension member recess to couple together the first panel with the second panel. The first panel and the second panel define a first seam and a second seam as coupled together. The first seam and the second seam are incongruous.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are tiles, systems, and methods related to manufacturing bullnose or other non-straight edge tiles. The tiles can comprise a non-straight edge with one or more printed layers. The printed layers can comprise radiation curable inks or other fast-drying coatings. Upon exposure to a curing station, the layers cure quickly. This provides a printed and cured surface that very closely matches the rest of the tile. The tiles, systems, and methods disclosed herein can be of higher quality and can involve more efficient manufacturing than existing tiles, systems, and methods.

Abstract: Embodiments include structural metal stud framing members with an improved web design. The structural metal stud framing member with the improved web design are referred to as an amplified metal stud member. Embodiments include a bracing structure and a stiffening structure to collectively increase the axial and lateral load capacity of the stud. In other words, embodiments increase the internal strength to weight ratio for both the overall axial and lateral load.

Abstract: A valley flashing including two roof panels adapted to protect a roof valley. Some embodiments include one or more attachment flanges joined to the roof panels. Some embodiments include one or more protrusions for protection from water infiltration under roof shingles.

Abstract: A roof vent assembly and roof flashing for facilitating a seal between an inclined roof surface having a longitudinal contoured profile and a upstanding vent member extending through said roof surface are disclosed. The roof flashing includes a base plate having respective aprons extending from opposing sides of the base plate, wherein the aprons have a contoured profile conforming to the longitudinal contoured profile of the inclined roof surface and an aperture centrally disposed in the base plate. The aperture is configured to encompass a periphery of the upstanding vent member when the base plate is mounted on the inclined roof surface and the contoured profiles of the aprons are superimposed on the longitudinal contoured profile of the inclined roof surface.

Abstract: A veneer product and system includes a body having an aesthetic front surface and a back surface for installation adjacent the building. The body has a top side and a bottom side and a bracket attached to body and projecting away from the back surface of the body, the bracket further comprising a first end adjacent the top side for attachment to the building and a first protrusion for positioning the back surface a predetermined distance from the building and a second end having a second protrusion for positioning the bottom of the back surface a predetermined distance from the building and a bottom projection adjacent the bottom side for engagement with a second body to retain the bottom end of the veneer product.

Abstract: A weep screed having an elongate substantially planar back flange and an elongate upper flange extending outwardly from an outward side of the back. Apertures formed in the upper flange allow water to drain. An elongate bottom flange section extends outwardly from the back flange below the upper flange and has an upper member extending outwardly and downwardly from said back flange and an outer edge spaced from the back flange. Also provided is a method of applying a veneer finish using the weep screed.

Abstract: A lapboard siding and trim system is provided in which trim siding components for board-and-batten siding and associated trim components are manufactured using a co-extrusion process, whereby wood/thermoplastic resin composite material and polyvinyl chloride thermoplastic resins are co-extruded through a single die assembly, thereby producing a trim piece having a plastic composite component, that will be visible following installation, fused under heat and pressure to the polyvinyl chloride standoff and attachment fins, that will be hidden following installation. Also provided is a lapboard siding and trim system in which siding components for clapboard siding are manufactured by extruding wood/thermoplastic resin composite material through a die. Associated trim components are manufactured using the co-extrusion process described above. The siding and trim components are completely waterproof, and installation proceeds with almost no face nailing and almost no caulk.

Abstract: A floor panel and a floating floor system incorporating the floor panel include a floor panel having a top layer and a bottom layer. The top layer has a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface has a visible decorative pattern. The bottom layer has a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface of the bottom layer is adhered to the bottom surface of the top layer such that the bottom layer is offset from the top layer in a direction of length and width and a marginal end portion of the top surface of the bottom layer and a marginal end portion of the bottom surface of the top layer is exposed. At least one of the marginal end portions has an adhesive, and a ratio of a thickness of the top layer to a thickness of the bottom layer is about 5 or greater.

Abstract: Waterproof engineered floor and wall planks have a veneer layer bonded with a plastic composite core, and an underlayer, preferably an underlayer of cork.

Abstract: An alignment tool for a door is provided herein. The alignment tool includes a body portion and a planar alignment portion extending from a common edge. The body portion has a first predefined thickness and the planar portion has a second predefined thickness. A plurality of bosses extends outward from the body portion. An alignment tool engagement feature is disposed on the alignment portion that is configured to engage to a door frame assembly mounting bracket having a corresponding engagement feature.