Abstract: A compact utility loader is operated by a standing operator at the rear of a frame. A loader arm assembly comprises a scissors linkage on either side of the frame nesting around the prime mover. Each scissors linkage has an upper loader arm that is pivoted at its rear end to rears ends of a pair of lower loader arms such that the pivot connections to the upper loader arm move upwardly and forwardly relative to the frame during elevation of the loader arm assembly to provide a high lift capability. The frame is self-propelled by a differential drive and steering system that is operated by dual levers. A hand grip extends between and unifies the operation of the levers to permit the operator to more easily move the levers in the ways that are needed to provide either straight motion of the frame or turns of the frame.

Abstract: A coupler for coupling an attachment to an excavator or other machine comprises a powered actuator for actuating a locking member into and out of said locking state, a first power coupling unit, and a second actuator for moving the power coupling unit into and out of an engaging position in which it is engagable with a corresponding second power coupling unit of the attachment. The coupler is configured to cause the first power coupling unit to move into the engaging position after said latching member adopts the locking state and, when decoupling the attachment from the coupler, to cause said latching member to remain in its locking state until after the first power coupling unit is moved out of its engaging position.

Abstract: A land plane that may be moved over an agricultural field to smooth any irregularities in the surface of the field is pulled by a tow vehicle and has a blade assembly in a general diamond shape. The general diamond shape may be between 30 and 35 feet wide and 35 and 40 feet long. Thus, the land plane may have a sufficient length for drag and earth moving capability to economically and properly level a field, and a sufficient width to cover a substantially large area in single pass over the field. Further, the land plane may have foldable wing sections that enable the land plane to be transported over a typical state or county road or highway.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing grade control on a motor grader without the use of masts attached to the blade. Embodiments include a body angle sensor configured to detect movement of a construction machine's body, a front 3D positioning device configured to detect a geospatial position of the construction machine's body within a world space, a drawbar angle sensor configured to detect movement of the construction machine's drawbar, and a blade angle sensor configured to detect movement of the construction machine's blade. Two positions on the blade may be calculated first within a machine space and subsequently within the world space. Movement of at least one articulating connection may be caused based on the blade positions within the world space.

Abstract: A method for controlling the movement of an articulated hose mount having at least n>2 members, wherein a change in angle can be induced between neighboring members with the help of a respective drive includes: a) determining the starting position of the n members with the help of sensors; b) input of a direction vector and a velocity parameter; c) determining a target position, which should be taken by a suction crown, on the free end of the last member; d) determining n angle changes which must be carried out on the n members in order to reach the target position while maintaining the following condition: d.i. the suction crown moves into the target position along a straight path of movement; e) controlling the drives associated with the n members in order to perform the predetermined angle change on the n members; and f) cyclically repeating the aforementioned method steps until the direction vector and/or the velocity parameter are zero.

Abstract: An ultra high-pressure liquid jet soil processing system of an agricultural implement is provided. The ultra high-pressure liquid jet soil processing system includes a frame, an ultra high-pressure liquid pump disposed on the frame, a set of ultra high-pressure lines fluidly connected to the ultra high-pressure liquid pump, and at least a first liquid jet soil implementation head and a second liquid jet soil implementation head fluidly connected to the ultra high-pressure liquid pump via the set of ultra high-pressure lines. The first and second implementation heads are configured to condition soil for seed deposition by generating a plurality of trenches.

Abstract: A work vehicle includes a work implement operatively connected to a frame through an actuator having a cylinder and a piston rod. Control circuitry is operatively connected to the actuator and includes a processer and a memory, wherein the memory is configured to store program instructions and the processor is configured to execute the stored program instructions to: identify one of an initial retracted reference position of the piston rod based on an initial minimum retracted distance or an initial extended reference position of the piston rod based on an initial maximum extended distance; identifying an end of stroke position of the piston rod after identifying one of the initial retracted reference position of the piston rod or the initial extended reference position of the piston rod; and moving the work implement with respect to the work vehicle based on a work implement command modified by the identified end of stroke position.

Abstract: A hydraulic drive system of a construction machine includes: an over-center pump connected to a turning motor; a regulator that adjusts tilting angle of the over-center pump; a main pump coupled to over-center pump; and a controller that controls the regulator such that when a turning deceleration operation is performed, the over-center pump's tilting angle decreases in accordance with decrease in a turning operation signal outputted from a turning operation device. The controller: when a pressure accumulation condition satisfied, switches a switching valve to pressure accumulation position to bring an accumulator into communication with a delivery line of the main pump; when a pressure release condition is satisfied, switches the switching valve to a pressure release position to bring accumulator into communication with a suction line of main pump; and when neither the pressure accumulation condition nor pressure release condition is satisfied, switches the switching valve to a neutral position.

Abstract: A system and method for identifying wear of a mechanical actuator configured to move an implement operatively connected to a work machine. The mechanical sensor includes a sensor, a cylinder, and a rod configured to extend and retract from the cylinder, wherein the mechanical actuator is operatively connected to the implement and to the work machine to move the implement with respect to the work machine in response to a machine command transmitted by an electronic control module. A retracted reference location of the rod is determined based on a minimum distance between the implement and the work machine. An extended reference location of the rod is identified based on a maximum distance between the implement and the work machine. The retracted reference location or the extended reference location is compared to one or more threshold values to generate a comparison value. Mechanical wear is determined based on the comparison value.

Abstract: A method for determining a load in a working machine including a linkage to be connected to an implement includes determining pressure in a first hydraulic cylinder and pressure in a second hydraulic cylinder arranged to control the linkage and determining at least one link angle between at least two links in the linkage. The method further includes, for a selected linkage bearing, determining at least two perpendicular force components acting on the selected linkage bearing, based on the determined pressure in each of the first and second cylinders and the at least one link angle; and determining a load on the selected linkage bearing as a linear combination of the at least two perpendicular force components using predetermined constants for the linear combination.

Abstract: An operator of a hydraulic excavator and a worker working outside of the hydraulic excavator carry a worker tag that sends a radio-wave signal including a magnetic field ID, a tag ID, and positional information obtained by a GNSS receiving section in case the worker tag receives a magnetic field signal generated by a magnetic field detecting device mounted on the hydraulic excavator. Based on positional information of the hydraulic excavator that is obtained from an GNSS receiving device and positional information of the worker tag, the position of the worker tag is calculated. In case the worker tag is detected in a proximity notification target area, a notification command is generated for notifying the operator of the hydraulic excavator of the detection of the worker tag, and output to a notification device in the cabin of the hydraulic excavator. Thus, a worker who is in proximity to the work machine is accurately detected, and the operator is prevented from being excessively alerted.

Abstract: An hydraulic excavator calculates an estimated excavation volume Va defined by a bucket claw tip position (first position) at an excavation start, a bucket claw tip position (second position) at an excavation end set in advance, a current landform, a first target surface, and a bucket width w. A second target surface is generated at a position superior to the first target surface when the estimated excavation volume Va exceeds a limit volume Vb; and the second target surface is generated at a position at which the excavation volume defined by the first position, the second position, the current landform, the second target surface, and the bucket width is closer to the limit volume Vb. The hydraulic actuators are controlled such that an operating range of a work implement is limited on the second target surface and to an area superior to the second target surface.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems for pressurized water storage, comprising: a water barrel having at least 3 fittings attached to it, wherein the first fitting is located towards the middle of the water barrel and adapted for sequentially attaching to a pressure gauge and/or valve and a municipal water supply, the second fitting is located towards the bottom of the water barrel and adapted for attaching to a hose bibb valve, and the third fitting is located on the top of the water barrel and adapted for attaching a pressure relief valve. Also provided herein are methods of using the same.

Abstract: A rough-in assembly for mounting a free-standing faucet on a floor is revealed. The rough-in assembly includes a mounting base, a connection tube set having cold-water and hot-water connection tubes, a fixing plate, and a plurality of nuts. The mounting base consists of a bottom plate fixed on a laminated wood, a tube-fixing portion positioned on the bottom plate and provided with two locking slots, and a plurality of bolts projecting from the bottom plate and inserted through a mounting hole on the floor. The cold-water and hot-water connection tubes are locked in the two locking slots of the tube-fixing portion. The fixing plate allows the bolts of the mounting base to pass therethrough. The nuts are threaded on the bolts for fastening the fixing plate on the floor. Thereby the free-standing faucet is secured on the floor firmly and production cost is dramatically reduced.

Abstract: A faucet extender having a channel adapted to extend and divert a fluid out of an open edge away from a faucet opening. The faucet extender may have a fluid outlet fitting having a receiving opening and a flow-through opening. The faucet extender may have an attachment mechanism that pivotally rotates and secures the fluid outlet fitting in an angle that diverts the fluid to the open edge. The faucet extender is adapted to interface with a variety of different faucet configurations.

Abstract: A sink having an invisible drainage device, comprising an overflow table (1), an overflow basin (2), an auxiliary water tank (3), and a water retaining component; the overflow basin (2) is embedded within the overflow table (1), and the auxiliary water tank (3) is in communication with the overflow basin (2); the water retaining component comprises a limiting plate (21), a movable water retaining plate (22) and a limiting block (23), the limiting plate (21) being fixedly disposed above a water outlet of the overflow basin (2), and the movable water retaining plate (22) being movably provided at a bottom portion of the limiting plate (21) and being located at a position at which the overflow basin (2) and the auxiliary water tank (3) communicate; the limiting plate (21) is disposed at a lower mouth of the overflow basin (2), and a bottom portion of the auxiliary water tank (3) is provided with a water outlet component.

Abstract: A strainer assembly for use with a floor waste receptor having vertical walls and a floor forming a well into which liquid waste material can be collected and directed toward a well discharge opening and then into a drain pipe, the vertical walls having an outer flange extending outward from the vertical walls at a position below the top surface formed by the vertical walls, and an inner ledge formed below the top surface, and the floor shaped to form a ledge around the drain opening, comprising: a well discharge opening strainer assembly; a basket strainer sized to fit in the well and over the well discharge opening strainer assembly and sit on the floor ledge, the basket strainer provided with openings sized to permit liquid water matter of a second predetermined size to move from the floor receptor well through the basket strainer and into the well discharge opening strainer assembly, and a grate strainer sized to sit on the interior ledge.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of a lockable toilet fill valve and methods according to the present invention. In one embodiment, a toilet fill valve includes a float/arm assembly. The toilet fill valve is closed when the float/arm assembly is disposed in a first position. The toilet fill valve being open when the float/arm assembly is disposed in a second position. A shuttle switch is associated with the float/arm assembly. The shuttle switch includes an unlock position and a lock position, wherein the shuttle switch fixes the float/arm assembly in the first position when the shuttle switch is in the lock position.

Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to an autonomous modular bathroom facility configured to detect a bathroom user exited the bathroom, determine no user remains in the bathroom, lock the door, and automatically clean the bathroom. In an illustrative example, automatic cleaning may be triggered in response to detecting a user unlocked and exited the bathroom. The bathroom facility may lock the door and initiate the cleaning process based on determining the bathroom is not occupied. For example, some embodiments may determine the bathroom is unoccupied when a user exits the bathroom without another entering, based on bathroom occupancy determined as a function of a sensor. The sensor may include, for example, one or more weight, movement, heat, or other type sensor. The door may be locked when the bathroom is unoccupied, for example, permitting the bathroom to be safely cleaned.

Abstract: Disclosed is a movable flushable urinal having a door for access by a male user to urinate into the urinal. The door prevents odors from emanating from the urinal. The urinal may be attached to a water supply with a sprayer for flushing the urinal. The urinal has a drain for discharge of urine and water to a sewer drain, or a toilet bowl. Some embodiments include a toilet having both a primary drain with a p-trap attached to the toilet bowl and a secondary drain with a second p-trap for discharge from the urinal. Flushing uses less water than conventional toilets. The urinal may attach to a stand, or mounting surface, for positioning near a toilet during use, and retraction away from the toilet while not in use. The urinal may be adjustable in height and have a handle for manipulating the urinal.

Abstract: A tile drain and method of installing a tile drain is provided. The tile drain includes a drain body and a drain cover. The drain body defines a top opening, top weep apertures, and bottom weep apertures. The top opening receives the drain cover and serves as the primary drain for the tile drain. The top weep apertures are positioned below a top layer, such as a tile layer, of the base so as to receive fluid positioned between the top layer and a top waterproofing layer of the base. The sub weep apertures are positioned below the top waterproofing layer of the base so as to receive fluid positioned between the top waterproofing layer and a bottom waterproofing layer of the base. The drain body is encapsulated within the base, but the drain cover is adjustable relative to, and removable from, the drain body.

Abstract: A drain cleaner including a cable configured to be inserted into a drain, a drum supporting the cable, a first motor operable to rotate the drum, and a cable feed control mechanism configured to feed the cable in a linear direction along a first axis. The cable feed control mechanism includes a second motor, a drive wheel rotatable by the second motor about a second axis that is perpendicular to the first axis, and a driven wheel rotatable about a third axis that is parallel to the second axis. The drive wheel and the driven wheel are configured to engage the cable to feed the cable along the first axis.

Abstract: A modular perimeter frame system (10) is described for forming a perimeter frame (11) used in the construction of floors, walls and roofs of buildings The modular perimeter frame system has a first modular sub-frame (16) having one or two blunt end portions (26, 28), and a second modular sub-frame (18) having one or two overhang end portions (36, 38). The blunt and overhang end portions are so dimensioned and shaped as to facilitate a continuous abutting engagement between at least two surfaces which meet at a corner of the blunt end portion and at least two surfaces which meet at a corner of the overhang end portion.

Abstract: A tension load transfer device having a base and a transfer member connected by two webs, all of which are connected to a flange. The flange comprises a bolt hole pattern for connecting the load transfer device to a vertical support of a structure. The base comprises an anchor hole for receiving a lower tie member, and the transfer member comprises a plurality of receiving holes for receiving the respective lower ends of a plurality of upper tie members.

Abstract: This invention comprises an insulative wall sheeting with purposefully overlapping barriers along all four lateral sides to a given sidewall sheet product hereunder. This system has moisture permeability and results in an improved installation method with an insulation rating of R2 or greater. The system comprises nonstructural sidewall panels that are preferably greater than about 1 inch thick.

Abstract: A soundproofing device according to the present disclosure includes a Helmholtz resonator including: a wall that forms a Helmholtz resonance chamber; and a first opening formed in the wall so as to cause the Helmholtz resonance chamber to communicate with an outside of the Helmholtz resonance chamber. At least a part of the wall is configured by a sound source member that radiates sound. The Helmholtz resonator includes: one or more partition walls formed so as to divide the Helmholtz resonance chamber into a plurality of regions, and a second opening formed in the one or more partition walls so as to cause the plurality of regions to communicate with each other.

Abstract: Modular wall panels having a frame of a plurality of frame components and at least one wall sheet affixed to the frame. Each frame component includes an outer surface with at least one aperture configured to receive and retain an insert therein. The apertures are also configured to permit a cable(s) to pass therethrough for running cables and such through the interior of the wall panel. The frame components may have angled ends, straight ends, or a combination thereof to collectively form a frame which may include corners. A wall system includes a plurality of such wall panels connected to one another along the outer surfaces of the frame components of their respective frames. Connectors and spacers may be inserted into the apertures as inserts and bridge between adjacent panels to selectively connect the panels. Caps may be placed in empty apertures to cover the openings for aesthetic purposes.

Abstract: A building block system of a plurality of transportable, lightweight, and reusable hollow prefabricated non-masonry interlocking mortarless building blocks that have corresponding mating formations being protuberances and concavities that run vertically up the building blocks being joined together and when aligned in a staggered manner upwardly are held together with threaded reinforcement rods extending vertically between and connected to the top and bottom channels through connectable couplings and capped off with complementary cap attachments.

Abstract: Modular wall panels having a frame of a plurality of frame components and at least one wall sheet affixed to the frame. Frame component may have angled ends, straight ends, or a combination thereof. Each end of the frame components may have at least one fastener or at least one corresponding receiver to selectively connect adjacent frame components end on end in forming a frame, including corners. Frames can thus be assembled in the field and are fully customizable. A hub may be utilized with multiple sides having fastener(s) or receiver(s) to interconnect frame components. A wall system includes a plurality of such wall panels connected to one another along the outer surfaces of the frame components of their respective frames.

Abstract: An insulative construction product includes a polyurethane foam core and a mixture of Aerogel and carbon black that is disposed within the polyurethane foam core. The mixture of Aerogel and carbon black includes between 90 and 99 weight percent Aerogel and between 1 and 10 weight percent carbon black. The polyurethane foam core includes between 10 and 90 percent by volume of the of Aerogel and carbon black mixture and the construction product has an R-value of at least 8.0 R/inch.

Abstract: An insert for lifting and leveling a precast concrete slab is provided. The insert includes a sleeve that extends through the concrete slab and has two distinct threaded portions on an inner surface of the sleeve. This configuration allows a lifting bolt to be positioned into an upper end of the sleeve to lift the concrete slab, and a different-sized leveling bolt to be positioned in the sleeve to selectively elevate or raise part of the concrete slab relative to a ground surface.

Abstract: A system including a plurality of servers mounted in server racks and a cold aisle containment (CAC), the CAC including a roof system, wherein the roof system includes a frame, a plurality of roof panels, wherein each roof panel is connected to the frame and is rotatable with respect to the frame, and a holding mechanism for holding a first roof panel among the plurality of roof panels in a closed position, wherein each roof panel among the plurality of roof panels overlaps at least one adjacent roof panel among the plurality of roof panels, and wherein release of the holding mechanism causes each of the roof panels to rotate to an open position in a cascading manner.

Abstract: Disclosed is a supporting element for a suspended ceiling system, wherein the suspended ceiling system includes hanging wires coupled to a structural ceiling; includes “T”-bars supported by the hanging wires; and includes a plurality of ceiling panels arranged in an array of cells defined by the “T”-bars; wherein flat end-portions of the “T”-bars defines a general ceiling plane for the plurality of ceiling panels; wherein the supporting element, when in operation, supports a given ceiling panel of the plurality of ceiling panels in at least one of higher than the general ceiling plane, lower than the general ceiling plane, or at a tilted angle relative to the general ceiling plane, wherein the given ceiling panel, of the plurality of ceiling panels, supported by the supporting element provides a three-dimensional appearance to the suspended ceiling system.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for forming a hollow pipe-sandwiching metal plate and applications thereof. The hollow pipe-sandwiching metal plate comprises a first panel, a second panel, and multiple hollow pipes between the first panel and the second panel; gaps are arranged among the hollow pipes, and the hollow pipes are connected to the first panel and the second panel by brazing. The present disclosure further includes the applications of the hollow pipe-sandwiching metal plate. The hollow pipe-sandwiching metal plate has advantages, such as light weight, high strength, low stress, high temperature resistance, pressure bearing, thermal insulation and vibration isolation. The metal plate will not deform due to thermal difference, thereby providing permanent service life of the metal plate.

Abstract: A modular foundation system comprises a concrete reinforced matrix having embedded pre-tensioned components and a recessed tension bolster region adjacent the lower surface of the foundation at each end, and a pair of lifting safety bars partially embedded in the foundation within the recess and terminating at the end of the foundation.

Abstract: A gutter cover for a rain gutter includes a U-shaped rear portion, a forward edge portion, and a perforated horizontal central portion spanning between the rear and forward edge portions. The forward edge portion includes a web extending upwardly from the central portion, and a covering flange and downward hooked edge portion extending forwardly from the web. The hooked edge portion having an end positioned for engagement with the underside of a front lip of the gutter.

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 heated wheelchair ramp system includes a ramp constructed from at least one structural insulated panel (SIP) having a foam core sandwiched between two oriented strand board (OSB) panels. A polyaspartic coating covers the SIP panel for allowing the SIP panel to be resistant to outdoor elements. One or more heating elements are configured within channels in the SIP to provide heated to the SIP. A metallic sheet is configured adjacent to the heating element(s) to provide heat distribution to the OSB panel(s). Finally, at least one guardrail or handrail is secured to the side of the SIP for providing a safety barrier to persons using the ramp system.

Abstract: A bracket and related method to construct stairways is provided. The bracket includes a top horizontal leg having a first width and a first spacer of a first dimension and a second spacer of a smaller second dimension, and a vertical leg joined with the top leg, the vertical leg having a first height, with a ratio of the first width to the first height being at least 1:2. The method can include placing the top leg adjacent an underside of stair boards, selectively altering or not altering the first spacer based on a preselected gap between the boards, fastening the top leg to the underside of the boards with fasteners while the first spacer and/or the second spacer maintains the preselected gap, placing the bracket vertical leg adjacent a stringer, and fastening the vertical leg to the stringer, optionally while the installer remains above the stairway and stringer.

Abstract: Embodiments of railing systems are disclosed. One embodiment comprises a horizontal wood deck, first and second vertical wood posts mounted to the wood deck, a horizontal wood hand railing mounted to the posts and over the deck, and a vertical metal stabilizer apparatus. The vertical metal stabilizer apparatus has (a) a plurality of horizontal metal bars, each of the bars having an elongated body with first and second ends mounted to the first and second vertical wood posts, respectively; and (b) a vertical metal stabilizer having an elongated body with first and second ends, the body having a plurality of apertures, each of the apertures receiving a respective one of the bars, the first and second ends having first and second attachment means respectively that secure the stabilizer to the deck and hand railing, respectively.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a moveable trim system, comprising: at least one trim piece, the trim piece comprising; a trim body; a lock and release mechanism coupled to the trim body; at least one weatherproof seal; and an integrated drainage channel; at least one anchor strip, the anchor strip secured via fasteners to the structure to be covered by the trim piece and the anchor strip providing coupling for the lock and release mechanism; wherein the trim piece is moveable from a removed position which permits access to the structure under the trim piece and a locked position where the structure is covered by the trim piece.

Abstract: There is disclosed a system and method for wall panel trim installation. In an embodiment, the system comprises a plurality of horizontal and vertical trim profiles having a back plate adapted to receive a top cap within a bracket, the bracket including a mounting base and walls extending up from either side of the base; and at least one flange formed on the walls and extending outwardly, the at least one flange including a shallow channel; wherein, upon receiving the top cap within the bracket, the at least one flange forming the shallow channel and a portion of the top cap secure an edge of a wall panel therebetween. In an embodiment, the shallow channel formed within the at least one flange is adapted to receive an adhesive or sealant. The top cap is partially received within the bracket such that a clearance is formed between a bottom of the mounting base and a bottom of the top cap. Back plate and top cap pairs allow installation of wall panels placed into position without fasteners.

Abstract: Provided are a mounting member and a building wall structure that allow a mounting operation to be performed with ease. A mounting member 10 can be equipped with an abutment member 30. The mounting member 10 includes a substrate portion 11, a wall portion 12, a protruding portion 13, a supporting portion 14, a first locking portion 15, and a second locking portion 16. The wall portion 12 protrudes from one side edge 11A of the substrate portion 11 relative to the substrate portion 11. The protruding portion 13 protrudes from the other side edge 11B side of the substrate portion 11 to the same side as the wall portion 12, and has a length L13 of protrusion from the substrate portion 11 shorter than the length of protrusion of the wall portion 12 from the substrate portion 11.

Abstract: A set of mutually lockable panels comprises a first panel having an edge including a male part and a second panel having an edge including a female part for receiving the male part of the first panel in unlocked condition of the panels. The male part has an outer side which, in locked condition of the panels, is directed to the second panel in a direction substantially parallel to the front face of the first panel, and an opposite inner side which is provided with a locking surface. The female part comprises a locking member, which is pivotable about a pivot axis that extends substantially parallel to the edge of the second panel and an actuator for rotating the locking member from its unlocked condition to a locked condition of the panels.

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: A decking system including floor elements and a connecting system including a connecting device for connecting a first and a second floor element, wherein the connecting device is removably connectable to a support member. A first and a second connecting portion of the connecting device are configured to cooperate with a first and a second engagement portion, respectively, of the first and second floor elements for vertically connecting the first and second floor elements. The connecting device further includes a displaceable portion which is horizontally displaceable and is configured to assume a first and a second horizontal state, wherein a horizontal extension of the connecting device in the second horizontal state is smaller than a horizontal extension of thereof in the first horizontal state.

Abstract: This invention relates to a deck board (1) and more particularly, to a reduced material deck board (1). In accordance with this invention there is provided a deck board (1) comprising an operatively upper board section (4) having at least one operatively downwardly depending support leg (5) terminating in at least one flange (7), an underside of the flange (7) having a concave surface.

Abstract: The moisture vapor reduction system of the present invention comprises of as a first component the special mineral adhesive, being a hydraulic mineral adhesive, which comprises filling materials selected from the group of mineral fillers and/or plastic fillers and further comprises a binding material composition selected from the group consisting of Portland cement clinker, calcium-sulfo-aluminate and mixtures thereof, combined with an excess of a sulfate providing agent and further comprises as a second component a cover, e.g. a sheet or foil, made out of a waterproof and/or vapor-retarding material.

Abstract: An elevator system for installation on the outside of a building which extends over at least two stories and includes a shaft, a car movably mounted in the shaft for movement in a longitudinal direction of the shaft, and a drive for the car. The shaft has a shaft pit at its lower end and a through-opening for each story to be served and is configured as a prefabricated sheet-metal box made of at least one thin-walled steel plate that also extends beyond the shaft pit. The sheet-metal box forming the shaft is self-supporting, in that the steel plates extend in a straight line in the longitudinal direction of the shaft, and are profiled in a plane extending at right angles to the longitudinal direction. The steel plates are formed in one piece over the entire extent of the shaft in the longitudinal direction. A method for producing this elevator system is also provided.

Abstract: A baseboard element including a nose portion, a riser portion, and a wall groove portion coupled to the riser portion. The nose portion includes a nose bottom section and a nose face section. The riser portion includes a riser section extending approximately perpendicular to the nose bottom section and a riser bend coupled to the nose portion. The riser section is substantially planar and defines a plane. The nose portion is positioned only on a first side of the plane defined by the riser section, and the wall groove portion is positioned only on a second side of the plane, the second side opposite the first side. The nose bottom section comprises a nose bottom edge at a terminal end of the nose bottom section. No structure of the baseboard element extends beyond the terminal end of the nose bottom section from the terminal end. The nose bottom edge of the nose bottom section is either approximately at the plane or closer to the plane than the nose face section is to the plane.