Abstract: Disclosed herein is a moment-resisting frame for connecting beams and columns of a structure. The moment-resisting frame may include a beam comprising a top horizontal flange, a bottom horizontal flange, and a vertical web fitted securely between the top horizontal flange and the bottom horizontal flange. The moment-resisting frame may also include a column comprising a lateral vertical flange. The lateral vertical flange may include a top flange threaded hole, a bottom flange threaded hole, a first lateral flange threaded hole, and a second lateral flange threaded hole. The moment-resisting frame may further include a plurality of rows of coplanar plates that retrofitted around an outermost periphery of the beam.

Abstract: Concrete coupling assembly comprises a base holder for being attached to a concrete forming surface, the base holder including a central opening; a coupler having one end disposed within the central opening, the coupler having an axis for being positioned substantially transverse to the forming surface, the coupler having first and second threaded bores through the one end for attachment of a threaded rod; and a separate anchor body threadedly attached to another end of the coupler.

Abstract: This disclosure discloses a dry seal system for use with a wall comprised of exterior insulated wall panels wherein the dry seal system is used to seal the joints between the exterior insulated wall panels. The dry seal system generally comprises a seal assembly for sealing a joint between horizontally adjacent exterior insulated wall panels and may further comprise a horizontal seal for sealing vertically adjacent exterior insulated wall panels. The seal assembly generally comprises a first connector, a second connector and a vertical seal, wherein the first connector is attached to one exterior insulated wall panel, the second connector is attached to another exterior insulated wall panel, the vertical seal is positioned between the first connector and the second connector and the first connector engages the second connector to provide a seal.

Abstract: Fire rated building construction framing members and related wall assemblies are disclosed that comprise a sheet metal framing member (all profiles) in combination with a new type of multi-layer fire safety/sound reduction tape. The multi-layer fire safety/sound reduction tape comprises a flexible thermal barrier layer attached to a flexible intumescent material layer. In combination, the thermal barrier layer comprises a thermoplastic material that is on a surface of the sheet metal framing member, whereas the thermal barrier layer is attached to the intumescent layer such that the thermal barrier layer is between the sheet metal framing member and the intumescent layer. The multi-layer fire safety/sound reduction tape slows and impedes the spread of fire and smoke (during a fire) and also reduces sound transmission between adjacent rooms in a building.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to thermal and moisture insulated interlocking brick comprising natural, in-situ carved stone façade coupled to a backing layer comprised of a massive and lightweight portions, as well as methods of forming the brick and methods for cladding and using the bricks in load bearing walls and in non-load-bearing walls (light construction).

Abstract: A partition assembly for subdividing a floor plan area that includes a beam assembly including a beam member including an upper wall, a pair of side walls, a bottom wall, first and second ends, and a pair of channels extending between the first and second ends, each of the channels positioned closer to one of the pair of side walls than to a longitudinally-extending center line of the beam member, a lower frame member located below the beam member, and vertical frame members extending between the beam member and the lower frame member, a work tool positioned above the beam assembly, and a connector assembly connecting the work tool to the beam assembly, where the connector assembly is coupled to the work tool and engages the pair of channels of the beam member.

Abstract: A connector bracket is used to connect a second wall module to a first wall module at an intermediate position between opposing sides of the first wall module. The connector bracket can include a first connector plate, having one or more tabs extending therefrom, that connects to a vertical bracket of the second wall module and a second connector plate that connects to a horizontal support member of the first wall module. The connector bracket can additionally include a transition plate connected between the first connector plate and the second connector plate. The connector bracket can allow for the two wall modules to be connected together at right angles, obtuse angles, or acute angles, depending on the orientation and/or configuration of the connector bracket, the second connector bracket, and/or the transition bracket.

Abstract: A workstation includes a frame having a lower rail and a plurality of upright posts coupled to and extending upwardly from the lower rail. Each upright post has a track. The workstation also includes a plurality of panels supported by the frame. Each panel has a first side edge received in the track of one of the plurality of upright posts, a second side edge received in the track of another of the plurality of upright posts, and a lower edge adjacent the lower rail. The lower edge has a first length. Each panel also has an upper edge opposite the lower edge. The upper edge has a second length that is longer than the first length.

Abstract: A bracket for securing insulation and/or a stiffener relative to a mullion or transom having a given width. The bracket includes a pair of legs extending from a bridge to define a receiving channel having a width equal to or smaller than the given width. At least one of the legs defines a first receiving slot configured to receive a clip leg of a respective clip configured to engage the insulation, and an optional second receiving slot configured to receive a face of the stiffener.

Abstract: The invention relates to a roof forming element for a roof, comprising a roof plate, a beam integral with the roof plate, such that the integral combination of the roof plate and the beam has an L-shaped cross-section, a cover, and coupling means for coupling the roof forming element to a further, neighbouring element. The roof forming element, at least in a mounted condition of a plurality of such elements, is configured such that the second longitudinal side of the element is arranged to be supported by the first longitudinal side of a further, neighbouring one of said elements, so that the beam of the further roof forming element also supports the roof plate of the roof forming element, and so that the respective roof plate elements of said roof forming element and further roof forming element are flush with respect to each other.

Abstract: Described herein is a ceiling system that includes a spring clip for mounting ceiling panels equipped with torsion springs to a ceiling support grid, the clip comprising: a body including a mounting portion defining a downwardly open receptacle configured for attachment to a ceiling grid support member; a pair of lateral flanges extending outwards from the mounting portion, at least one of the flanges including a slot configured to engage a torsion spring; a pair locking tabs disposed on the spring clip, the locking tabs configured to engage opposing sides of the grid support member.

Abstract: A retention housing for receiving at least one load transfer member is provided. In some embodiments, the retention housing and load transfer member may be included in a sandwich wall panel or a double wall panel. The load transfer member may transfer loads between first and second concrete elements. The retention housing may include first and second retention members, at least one guide member, and a size indicator for aligning the retention members with respect to each other. The guide member may retain the load transfer member at a predetermined angle. In some embodiments, the size indicator may correspond to the thickness of an insulation layer, such as in a sandwich wall panel. The retention housing may further include at least one depth locating means. A retention housing including first and second retention members may further include means for connecting the first and second retention members, such as in an aligned position.

Abstract: A building module comprising a bearing wall element having the form of a rectangular parallelepiped with openings intended for installation of window and/or door units and/or hinged elements, heat-insulating, reinforcing and finishing layers, having the same surface area, successively attached onto a bearing wall reinforced concrete element, the said surface area indents from an edge of the bearing wall element along the perimeter, the bearing wall element is made of lightweight reinforced concrete comprising a concrete mixture with lightweight fillers and a spatial frame formed by plane reinforced frames interconnected in a horizontal plane and embedded connectors and transport loops located on an outer edge, with extra reinforcing elements having a form of parallel rods positioned in an upper part of the spatial frame are located between plane frames, and the spatial frame is filled with concrete and is made using lightweight filler.

Abstract: A foam wall structure includes a frame, at least one primary support member, a slab of polyiso board and a foam layer. The frame can include: a first member; a second member spaced apart from the first member; and two side members extending between the first and second members. The frame defining a front frame surface and an opposite rear frame surface. The at least one primary support member can be positioned between the two side members and extend between the first and second member. The primary support member defines a front support surface and an opposite rear support surface. The slab of polyiso board may be attached to the front frame surface. The foam layer can be received within at least a portion of the frame and overlies the front surface of the primary support member. A method of making a foam wall structure and a pre-fabricated wall is also disclosed.

Abstract: Gypsum panels, sheathing systems, and methods of making and using the same are provided. A gypsum panel includes a gypsum core associated with a first fiberglass mat having a continuous barrier coating, the coating penetrating a portion of the first fiberglass mat opposite the gypsum core, wherein gypsum penetrates a remaining fibrous portion of the first fiberglass mat such that voids in the first fiberglass mat are substantially eliminated. A building sheathing system includes at least two gypsum panels and a seaming component to provide a seam at an interface between the gypsum panels.

Abstract: A wall panel system includes a first wall panel, a second wall panel, and a joint member that couples the first wall panel to the second wall panel. The wall panel system also includes an upper mounting assembly that couples to the first wall panel and the second wall panel such that the upper mounting assembly pivots with the first wall panel and the second wall panel.

Abstract: A modular truss joint is a web plate with at least three connectors. Each connection includes a web integrally formed as a portion of the web plate of a certain length. Each connection is positioned at a connector angle with respect to the other connectors. The connections have continuous flanges on a periphery of the modular truss joint. Each flange is oriented transversely to the web. The connectors form a modular structure by each connecting to at least one wide flange body to form a moment resisting connection such that the modular truss joint resists flexure of the modular structure.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a jig for manufacturing a reinforcement cage, which comprises a base member, a slot device disposed on the base member and extending along the lengthwise direction of the base member, and a plurality of fasteners arranged on a strip and spaced apart from each other along the lengthwise direction of the strip, wherein the strip is received in a slot of the slot device and is slidable within a predetermined range. The present disclosure further relates to an erecting frame for making a reinforcement cage assembly, which comprises a substantially square frame with four sides and a plurality of supports spaced apart from each other and disposed along the four sides, wherein each of the supports has at least one slot used for receiving and holding an end of a main bar of the reinforcement cage.

Abstract: This patent refers to improvements introduced in the encapsulation technique regarding the field of tendons with anchor plates and anchor tensors, applied in the construction system of prestressed concrete in its assembly, demoulding, tensioning and final finishing with obtaining anticorrosion protection of metal parts through a set of improved components applied to the current processes and an innovative process that will ensure the seal against entry of concrete cream into the greased system during the assembly of the system, in forms prior to concreting, which will also ensure their perpendicularity to the shape and bringing advantages that will increase the speed of installation, speed of calculation response, speed in the installation of hydraulic jacks for tensioning the pull rods, ease application and perfect fittings in the tools, improvement of the finishing process ensuring thus effective protection for durability, reuse of components, increased safety at work and elimination of all improper process

Abstract: A masonry block includes a top surface and an opposing bottom surface, a front surface and an opposing rear surface, a first side surface and an opposing second side surface, an x-direction defined as extending parallel to the rear and bottom surfaces between the first and second side surfaces, and a y-direction defined as extending perpendicular to the x-direction between the front and rear surfaces, and a set of three leveling pads disposed on the rear surface. The set of three leveling pads being positioned on the rear surface such that the three leveling pads provide four regions of overlap with leveling pads of two similar blocks in both block courses above and below the given block when the blocks are arranged in a running bond pattern, such that the four regions of overlap form four load transfer lines through each block in the wall.

Abstract: A roofing article comprising (i) an asphaltic substrate; and (ii) a plurality of mullite-containing granules disposed on a surface of the substrate, where said mullite-containing granules include a mullite concentration of at least 35 wt % and at most 63 wt % as determined by quantitative x-ray diffraction.

Abstract: A converted reverse ballasted roof system is provided including a structural roof beam. Insulation is positioned upwardly adjacent the structural roof beam, and a first waterproofing membrane is arranged upwardly adjacent the first waterproofing membrane. A weighted cover board is disposed upwardly adjacent the first waterproofing membrane and a second waterproofing membrane is installed upwardly adjacent the weighted cover board. The first water proofing membrane and the second waterproofing membrane substantially seal the weighted cover board.

Abstract: An expandable flashing device comprises first and second pieces of flashing material that overlap one another with hems or folded edges located on opposite lateral sides of the pieces that hold the pieces together, yet allow the pieces to slide or shift with respect to one another to selectively change the length of the device. In a first stowed position, the pieces overlap one another and in an expanded second position, the pieces may be pulled apart to increase an overall length of the pieces. The maximum length of material that overlaps between the pieces is defined as the overlap range. The overlap range defines the range to which the device can be shortened or lengthened to fit a particular installation. A flashing system and a method of installing flashing are also disclosed.

Abstract: An awning assembly having an awning connection system for coupling an awning canopy to a support structure and providing a cover to the awning canopy when the awning assembly is in a closed position. The awning connection system comprises a unitary film segment having a distal end connected to the awning canopy and a proximal end for securing to the support structure. The unitary film segment further comprises an attached region for coupling the unitary film segment to the awning canopy.

Abstract: A surface element designed to be assembled together with similar surface elements to form a unit of a plurality of joined surface elements; said surface elements comprising a core, a decorative upper surface and edges for joining, including a first and a second edges allowing joining by rotational movement, and a third and a fourth edge allowing joining by vertical movement, wherein two adjacent edges of the surface element at the same time, and concurrently with said rotational movement, is joined with a surface element adjacent to the first edge and a surface element adjacent to the third or fourth edge.

Abstract: Building panels, especially floor panels are shown, which are provided with a locking system comprising several clips connected to a panel edge comprising a recess formed in a lower lip or in the tongue. Each clip may include an upwardly extending locking element, which is configured to cooperate with a locking groove for locking the two edges in a horizontal direction.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a modular construction mat system wherein each individual mat is made of two layers to support heavy loads while providing stability and ground protection. In use the finished mats can then be adjoined to adjacent mats to complete a large mat system for roadways, walkways, and other support structures using a unique floating nut system to create a single firmly joined modular mat system.

Abstract: The invention relates to an assembled floor unit. The bottom plate of the assembled floor unit is rectangular and comprises a frame and a middle part; the frame is provided with a clamping hook and a clamping groove, the clamping hook is suitable for cooperating with the clamping groove to enable multiple blocks of bottom plates to connect and combine; the frame and the middle part are integrally formed; a plurality of through holes penetrating the thickness direction of the bottom plate are array-distributed in the middle part. The bottom plate has the advantages of material saving, easy manufacture, light weight, and the like. The assembled floor unit with the bottom plate can eliminate the process of embedding a filling layer into the bottom plate, and the light weight but high strength is beneficial to the transportation and export sales of the product.

Abstract: Separating membrane (10) of plastic material, made up of a bossed and waterproof sheet (100) which is coupled with a permeable base layer (101); the bosses (102) are of the cylindrical type with a double diameter (D1, D2) and have such a shape and arrangement as to feature improved adhesion on both faces (110-111). The invention increases the gripping of the adhesive in order to obtain greater tear strength, on the upper face, and at the same time increases the area of contact with the base layer for a greater resistance to delamination on the lower face. In particular, inside each chamber (103) there is an internal crown (104), which divides it like a necking (D2) into two superimposed compartments (105-6) having the same diameter (D1), wherein the first compartment has a depth (H1) amounting to at least ? of the total (H). The invention also relates to the production process for obtaining said membrane (10).

Abstract: A tile spacer and wedge tool for installation of tile work. The tool includes a center surface from which one or more of a cross element and a bar element protrude form the center surface. The elements have a width corresponding to a desired spacing between adjoining tiles. An integrally formed wedge extends radially outwardly from a side of the spacer and wedge tool and is substantially aligned with the center surface. The combined tile spacer and wedge tool provides a single spacing tool that may be used for any aspect of a tile work installation, allowing the installer to carry only a single tool. The tile spacer and wedge tool have a more robust construction than conventional spacers, allowing them to be reused for installation work for an indefinite number of uses.

Abstract: A surface texturing assembly includes a cementitious material that can be applied to an exposed surface for enhancing the ornamental appearance of the exposed surface. A swirling tool is provided and the swirling tool is manipulated to engage the cementitious material when the cementitious material is wet. The swirling tool has a pair of spaced members that each sinks into the cementitious material when the swirling tool is manipulated to engage the cementitious material. Moreover, the swirling tool is rotatable such that each of the spaced members travels in an arc to form a respective one of a pair of swirling arcs in the cementitious material. In this way the swirling tool is movable along an entirety of the exposed surface for shaping the cementitious material into a plurality of swirling, intersecting arcs.

Abstract: A lifting anchor for embedment into a concrete component, the anchor having a head for releasable engagement with lifting equipment, and at least one leg extending from the head, the leg being profiled so as to lock into the surrounding concrete, wherein the profiling is formed by a series of formations arranged along at least a face and adjacent edge of the leg.

Abstract: A construction system for establishing alignment of a plurality of masonry building units is provided. The system includes a base having a base plate, a vertical extension extending vertically from the base plate, the vertical extension having a first hole through the vertical extension, and a leveling mechanism that adjusts an orientation of the base plate relative to a surface on which the base is located; a first pole removably attached to the vertical extension, the first pole having a first end, a second end, and a first hole through the first pole proximate to the first end; and a first pin removably attaching the first pole to the vertical extension, the first pin being located in the first hole of the vertical extension and the first hole of the first pole.

Abstract: A roof inspection and repair device is disclosed that can be wheeled along a roof to identify loose shingles and dispense the sealant necessary to secure them in place. The roof inspection and repair device has both a blowing system and a sealant dispensing system. The blowing system may include an air tube having an air tube inlet that can be connected to a blower and an air tube outlet. The sealant dispensing system may include one or more sealant storage containers connected to a sealant dispenser by one or more sealant tubes. The roof inspection and repair device may further include a shingle lift mechanism.

Abstract: A portable container is provided which comprises a passing room(s) allowing entry into a second area into a first area, the passing room having at least two openings with a walkway in-between. Barrier device(s) can be located in the walkway but not connected to the first or second opening. A control room(s) can also be provided, the control room being connected to the passing room(s).

Abstract: An outpatient surgical center can include a hybrid operating room. The hybrid operating room can include at least one radiation shielded wall, a floor, and a ceiling. The hybrid operating room can also include an imaging device disposed in the hybrid operating room. The hybrid operating room can further include an operating table disposed in the hybrid operating room. A building for the outpatient surgical center can initially be constructed to conform to International Building Code (IBC) Class B standards.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pool cleaner. Rotation from a turbine is transmitted to a first wheel that is forwardly driven. A second wheel is switched between corresponding forward rotation and rearward rotation. An axle of the first wheel rotatably supports a sleeve that carries the second wheel. The reverse transmission is effected by a double-sided dog clutch member slidably supported between a pair of clutch gears freely rotatable on a rotating lay shaft. A first clutch gear is connected for reverse rotation and a second clutch gear for forward rotation of the sleeve. A switching mechanism includes a movably mounted lever arm engaging the double-sided clutch member with a cam follower engaging a cam formation carried on an independently supported control gear connected to the turbine and in mesh with a worm gear on the lay shaft.

Abstract: A mobile pole for temporary support of one or more electrical lines includes a boom assembly mounted on a wheeled trailer. The boom assembly includes a plurality of segments pivotably attached to one another. Actuators acting between the segments effect pivoting motion to deploy and stow the segments. A utility pole having one or more cross members is mounted on a free end of one of the segments. The utility pole is rotatable about its longitudinal axis to orient the cross members relative to the electrical lines.

Abstract: A security barrier which includes a sheet metal shutter formed with a plurality of apertures covered by formations which allow air passage but restrict see-through visibility.

Abstract: An anti-barricading turn hub assembly is configured for use with a lockset including a bolt movable to lock and unlock a door. The anti-barricading turn hub assembly includes a spindle connected to a thumb turn on one side of the lock. The spindle is releasably engaged to a turn hub that is operable by the key from the other side of the door. Under normal operation, the spindle and turn hub rotate together to lock and unlock the bolt. In a barricading situation in which the thumb turn is held to prevent the turn hub assembly from rotating, the turn hub disengages from the spindle upon application of sufficient force through rotation of the key, and the disengaged turn hub can be rotated to unlock the bolt even if the thumb turn is held to keep the spindle from rotating.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a locking apparatus for introduction into a recess of a device to be locked, wherein the locking apparatus has an actuating pin and a bolt part which is rotationally fixedly connectable to the actuating pin and which can be locked and/or unlocked by rotating the actuating pin, wherein the bolt part can be fastened to the named actuating pin in different positions. The invention further relates to the use of such a locking apparatus as a transport lock of a carcass part to be locked such as a device housing door of a security-sensitive gambling device, betting device and/or entertainment device. In accordance with the invention, the actuating pin and the bolt part have releasable latching means having a plurality of latching positions for latching the bolt part to the actuating pin in a plurality of axial positions.

Abstract: A lock device includes a first connecting module and a second connecting module. The first connecting module can be arranged in a closing direction on the second connecting module and is mechanically catch-lockingly engaged in a closing position with the second connecting module, and the first connecting module can be detached from the second connecting module by a movement of the first connecting module or of a part of the first connecting module in an opening direction, which differs from the closing direction. A locking device is provided to prevent a movement of the first connecting module or of the part of the first connecting module in the opening direction, when the first connecting module and the second connecting module are positioned in the closing position.

Abstract: A padlock includes a shell, a shackle, a button and an indicator. The shackle has a long leg, a short leg and an arch section extending between the long and short legs. The short leg is rotatable about the long leg. The button is movable to a blocking position to block the short leg from rotation about the long leg, and to an unblocking position to permit the rotation of the short leg about the long leg. The key-operated lock core is configured to drive the button in one direction to the blocking position and in a reverse direction to the unblocking position. The indicator is movable with respect to the key-operated lock core and the button. The indicator is movable from an original position, toward a first horizontal level that is tangent to the vertex of the arch section of the shackle, to an indicative position outside the shell.

Abstract: A door latch device having a motor cover for covering a motor and connection parts thereof, wherein the motor cover in a size for covering the motor from a vehicle interior side is formed to a switch member housed in a casing, connection parts of the motor are respectively connected to conductive members of the switch member on a vehicle-exterior-side side face of the motor cover, and the motor 44 and the connection parts thereof are covered with the motor cover.

Abstract: A method for detecting presence close to a sensor installed in a motor vehicle, the method including: a plurality of steps of conversion, at a plurality of different values of the reference voltage, of an analog voltage signal into a plurality of different coded digital values; correlating the coded digital values in order to obtain a correlation value; comparing the obtained correlation value with a predetermined reference value; detecting human presence close to the sensor when the difference between the obtained correlation value and the predetermined reference value is greater than a predetermined detection threshold.

Abstract: A vehicle door operation device mounted to a sliding door of a vehicle, for appropriately returning a latch mechanism from a closure retention release state to a closure retention state of the sliding door when a motor power transmission lever stops at a rotary range between an initial position to a rotary end position by, for example, an electrical failure when a release motor is in operation includes a cancellation mechanism that moves a connection pin from a connection position where the connection pin connects an outside handle lever and the motor power transmission lever to a disconnection position by using a rotary movement of an inside handle lever in accordance with a closing operation of an inside handle when the motor power transmission lever stops at the rotary range between the initial position to the rotary end position when the release motor is in operation.

Abstract: A door check apparatus includes a base member configured to be attached to a vehicle door, a threaded rod rotatably held by the base member, a first tubular member including a distal end portion configured to be connected to a vehicle main body, and a base portion. The threaded rod is arranged inside the first tubular member. At least a part of the first tubular member threadedly engages with the threaded rod. The first tubular member performs a relative movement in an axial direction relative to the threaded rod such that the first tubular member causes the threaded rod to rotate. The door check apparatus includes a brake mechanism configured to restrict the threaded rod from rotating.

Abstract: A device is provided to assist rail car loaders when loading rail cars and to hold open the rail car dome lid to further prevent from closing while the rail car loader is working in the dome lid area. Additionally, this invention allows for improved egress when the rail car loader is working on the rail cars. The device for a railcar dome lid enables and holds the railcar dome lid open and to sit at a near a 90-degree angle without the possibility of the railcar dome lid falling closed on an operator. The railcar dome lid device includes a base member and an internal holding arm on the inside of the railcar dome wall. The base member includes two arms, with one arm on the outside of the railcar dome wall and one arm that props up against and holds the railcar dome lid open.

Abstract: A case latch assembly having a strike plate member provided on a first lock mounting part; a hinge member mounted on a second lock mounting part for pivotal movement about a pivot; a reciprocating element mounted for reciprocal movement on the hinge member, the reciprocating element having a strike plate engagement portion to a side of the pivot nearest to the first lock mounting part for engaging with the strike plate member, and a cantilever portion which extends to the side of the pivot furthest from the first lock mounting part; and a torsion element being arranged to apply torsion to the hinge member to bias the strike plate engagement portion away from the strike plate member as the reciprocating element moves between a first position and a second position, the cantilever portion interacts with a constraining formation on the second lock mounting part to offset the bias applied by the torsion element to cause the strike plate engagement portion to be deflected towards the strike plate member.

Abstract: A portable door guard for sliding over a hinge of a door, the portable door guard comprising a body comprising a hollow cylindrical section including an opening gap along the length of the hollow cylindrical section on a stationary section of a back face of the body, the hollow cylindrical section comprising a “C” shaped profile capable of fitting over a hinge, wherein the hinge comprises a barrel, a first wing, and a second wing, the first wing being mounted on a door frame, and the second wing being mounted onto the door, and the barrel holding the first wing and the second wing together while acting as a pivot. The portable door guard further comprising a body section configured to impede the door from opening more than a given amount, the body section capable of being extended and shortened.