Abstract: Embodiments of the present foundation for wind turbine generators comprise four structural members: a relatively long central hollow pier, several arm grade beams, a continued grade beam and a continued shear key. The central hollow pier positions in the center of the foundation system, arm grade beams are arranged evenly in radial direction and extend from the pier to the continued grade beam. Continued grade beam is arranged circumferentially in outer periphery and the continued shear key is built below it. Arm grade beams have a varied section with the far end embedding into ground. The top of the continued grade beam matches the top of arm grade beams, while the continued shear key embeds deeper into ground. All structural members are constructed of cast-in-place concrete reinforced with rebars, and all connections are fixed and rigid. The present foundation uses the ground to shape and form the structural members, no formwork, backfilling and compaction is needed.

Abstract: It is disclosed an adapter frame (11) for use when installing or renovating a basin in relation to a surface, the basin including a basin body (11) with basin top (2), basin frame (7) and basin cover (9). The adapter frame (11) includes a skirt (111) with an inward facing flange (112) attached to an upper part of the skirt, an inner dimension of the flange (112) being larger than a corresponding outer dimension of the basin frame (7) and an inner dimension of at least a lower part of the skirt (111) being larger than a corresponding outer dimension of the basin top (2). The adapter frame further includes a broad outward facing flange foot (114) attached to a lower part of the skirt (111).

Abstract: This invention related to a coupler for securing an attachment to an earth working machine. The coupler comprises a coupler body that presents a receptacle having a capture region. A pin of an attachment can move into and out of the capture region. A retainer can capture the pin in the capture region but the retainer can be moved by a hydraulically driven driver to a position to allow release the pin from the capture region. A trigger that the pin will strike when the pin moves into or out of the capture region, decouples the driver from the retainer and the retainer is then allowed to be biased back to its retaining position by a spring.

Abstract: An apparatus for facilitating a pivotal movement of an implement relative to an arm of a machine includes a link. The link includes a first end segment, a second end segment, and an intermediate segment extending therebetween. Each of the first end segment and the second end segment includes an eyelet portion, and a stub portion that extends integrally and contiguously from the eyelet portion. The intermediate segment is coupled to the stub portion of the first end segment and to the stub portion of the second end segment.

Abstract: A payload detection system for automated payload tip-off of a loading operation includes a tip-off controller. The tip-off controller is configured to receive a signal of a remaining payload target; receive a signal of a material weight within an implement and a signal of an angle of the implement; and determine a tip-off threshold based on the material weight and the remaining payload target. The tipoff controller initiates a bulk dump sequence if a difference between the material weight and the remaining payload target is greater than the tip-off threshold and initiates a slow dump sequence if the difference is below the tip-off threshold. The bulk dump sequence includes a single implement actuation to induce material spill until the tip-off threshold is met and the material is staged.

Abstract: A movement processing unit is configured to generate operation signals of a work equipment and a swing body for moving a bucket to a loading point based on a start command of an automatic movement of the bucket. A stop processing unit is configured to brake a swing of the swing body based on a stop command of the automatic movement of the bucket, and is further configured to generate an operation signal for retreating the work equipment when a height of the bucket is lower than the loading point.

Abstract: A lift arm for a loader can comprise a pivot end section extending along a first axis and including a first pin hole defining an origin at the intersection of x- and y-axes, a bucket end section extending along a second axis and including a second pin hole located a first distance away from the origin on the y-axis, and a hump section connecting the pivot and bucket end sections comprising a lifting cylinder coupler section including a third pin hole located a second distance away from the y-axis and a torque tube coupling section.

Abstract: A grading machine includes a machine body, a grading blade supported by a circle, a drawbar connecting the grading blade and the circle to the machine body, and a circle drive system. The circle drive system includes a circle drive motor and a gear box. The gear box is configured to engage with and rotate the circle relative to the drawbar around a circle axis. The circle drive motor includes an axis of rotation that is perpendicular to the circle axis, and the gear box includes an axis of rotation that is parallel to the circle axis.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for a blade of a motor grader is provided. The mounting assembly includes a mounting bracket having a mounting channel. The mounting assembly includes an adjustment block disposed in the mounting channel. The adjustment block includes a mounting groove and at least one slot disposed spaced apart with respect to the mounting groove. The mounting assembly also includes at least one retention plate disposed on the mounting bracket. The at least one retention plate is adapted to engage with the at least one slot provided on the adjustment block. The at least one retention plate is adapted to limit movement of the adjustment block along a longitudinal axis of the adjustment block. The mounting assembly further includes a wear element disposed in the mounting groove provided in the adjustment block. The wear element is adapted to slidably receive a portion of the blade thereon.

Abstract: A work vehicle includes a work implement. A control system for the work vehicle includes a controller that controls the work implement. The controller obtains a first design topography. The controller determines a second design topography. At least a portion of the second design topography is positioned above the first design topography. The controller generates a command signal to operate the work implement in accordance with the second target design topography. The controller changes a tilt angle of the work implement when at least a portion of the second design topography is positioned below the first design topography.

Abstract: A work machine having an intelligent mechanical linkage performance system comprises a frame and a ground-engaging mechanism, a boom assembly coupled to the frame wherein the boom assembly comprises a large boom and a dipper stick. A load measuring device is coupled to the boom assembly and configured to generate a load signal indicative of a payload. A pin is coupled to the dipper stick wherein the pin has an envelope of movement throughout which the pin is moveable by the large boom and the dipper stick. A controller is configured to receive a first position signal from a first boom position sensor, a second position signal from a second boom position sensor, and the load signal from the load measuring device. The controller is further configured to calculate a map of hydraulic capacities within the envelope of movement.

Abstract: A work machine having a controller configured to receive a first position signal from a first boom position sensor, a second position signal from a second boom position sensor, and a load signal from the load measuring device, wherein the controller is further configured to calculate a map of hydraulic capacities within an envelope of movement for one or more of a first and a second actuators based on the first position signal, the second position signal, and the load signal, and generate a lift path of movement for the pin through at least a portion of the envelope based on the hydraulic capacities, wherein the movement envelope being smaller than the envelope.

Abstract: In a vibration suppression control OFF state, a signal pressure supply control valve stops supplying a first signal pressure, a pressure-regulating valve is in first position where a supply/discharge port connects to a pump port, and an open/close signal pressure is not supplied to an open/close control valve, so an open/close valve is closed. When the OFF state switches to ON state, the signal pressure supply control valve allows supplying the first signal pressure, and the pressure-regulating valve is in second position where the supply/discharge port connects to a tank port, so the pressure of a pressure accumulator decreases. In the ON state, when the pressure of the pressure accumulator is equal to pressure of a pressure chamber, the pressure-regulating valve is in third position where the supply/discharge port is blocked, and the open/close signal pressure is supplied to the open/close control valve, so the open/close valve is opened.

Abstract: A working machine includes a prime mover, a traveling pump to be driven by the prime mover to output operation fluid, a traveling motor to be driven by the operation fluid outputted from the traveling pump and to change a motor speed between a first speed and a second speed higher than the first speed, a machine body on which the prime mover, the traveling pump, and the traveling motor are arranged, a traveling switching valve to be switched between a first state allowing the traveling motor to rotate at the first speed and a second state allowing the traveling motor to rotate at the second speed, and a controller to reduce a revolving speed of the prime mover based on a traveling condition of the machine body in switching the traveling switching valve between an accelerating state to switch the traveling switching valve from the first state to the second state and a decelerating state to switch the traveling switching valve from the second state to the first state.

Abstract: Work contents by a work implement are more accurately distinguished. Work contents by the work implement include at least two of dozing, piling, and excavation and loading. A controller distinguishes work contents by the work implement. The controller identifies work contents during a period from start of the works until end of the works based on a result of distinction between at least two temporally distant work contents in work records during the period from the start of the works until the end of the works.

Abstract: A work vehicle includes: a display device provided in a cab and configured to display work assistance information to be overlaid on an actual view of a work site; a bucket position detector configured to detect a position of a bucket; and a display controller configured to control a content to be displayed on the display device and configured to cause the work assistance information to be displayed around the bucket while causing the work assistance information to follow the movement of the bucket based on the detected position. When work assistance information becomes close to a boundary of a display area of the display device due to the movement of the bucket, the display controller is configured to cause the work assistance information to be displayed on the display device with a relative position between the work assistance information and the bucket in the display area being changed.

Abstract: A handling apparatus for conducting in-field operations such as removing and/or installing wear parts on earth working equipment along a controlled path. The apparatus can include a crane, a joint having three axes of articulation and a tool.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fluid diverting device which comprises a saddle unit, a water dividing unit and a leakproof tube unit. The saddle unit includes a saddle body, a water inlet through hole and a main pipe accommodating portion. The water dividing unit includes a water dividing main portion, an inlet tube portion and an outlet tube portion. The inlet tube portion is inserted into the water inlet through hole. A screw thread is provided on an external tube wall of the inlet tube portion or on an internal tube wall of the inlet tube portion. The leakproof tube unit includes a sleeve portion, a connecting portion and a leakproof pad. The connecting portion is provided on one end of the sleeve portion and the leakproof pad is in tight contact with the connecting portion. A corresponding screw thread is provided on an external tube wall of the sleeve portion or on an internal tube wall of the sleeve portion.

Abstract: A plumbing component includes a cold water inlet; a hot water inlet; an outlet configured to output cold water, hot water, or a mixture thereof; a flow shut-off mechanism for restricting the flow of water out of the outlet; a first flow control valve for controlling the flow of cold water; and a second flow control valve for controlling the flow of hot water. Each of the flow control valves comprises a valve member and an associated valve seat, each valve member arranged to engage with the associated valve seat to control the flow of water through the flow control valves to the water outlet. One or both of the valve members includes a graduated flow control bead arranged to seal against the associated valve seat to provide a graduated flow transition between a maximum flow state and a minimum flow state of the, or each, control valve.

Abstract: A shower column assembly includes a shower column, and first and second shower column mounts. A showerhead is fluidically connected at a first end of the shower column, and a hand shower is fluidically connected to the shower column via a hose connection at a second end of the shower column opposite the first end. A diverter is positioned within the shower column at the supply location, and a flow selection valve is positioned offset from the diverter along a fluid path defined, at least in part, by the shower column.

Abstract: A user interface (120) for controlling a shower system (100) includes at least one control (140) configured to be actuated by a user and generate one or more signals for controlling an operation of the shower system (100), and at least one indicator light (154) configured to illuminate in different patterns which are matched to different operational stages of the shower system (100). The at least one indicator light (154) may be configured to provide a first light pattern when the shower system (100) is in a first operational stage, and a second light pattern that is different from the first light pattern when the shower system (100) is in a second operational stage. The first operational stage may include when water in the shower system (100) is being warmed to a predetermined temperature, and the second operational stage may include when a temperature of the water has reached the predetermined temperature.

Abstract: A sink includes a bottom surface forming an opening for drainage therein, a first sidewall, a second sidewall, a third sidewall, and a fourth sidewall, each of which is extended from the bottom surface, and a ledge fixedly attached to top ends of the first, second, third, and fourth sidewalls. The bottom surface and the first, second, third, and fourth sidewalls have a same thickness, and a thickness of the ledge is different from the thickness of the bottom surface.

Abstract: An automatic toilet plunger for clearing a blockage in a toilet includes a pipe having a plunger head engaged to a bottom end thereof so that the plunger head is in fluidic communication with the pipe. A pair of arms is hingedly engaged to the pipe. The arms are selectively positionable in an extended configuration and a stowed configuration. In the extended configuration, the arms engage a seat of a toilet. The arms fold downwardly, toward the bottom end of the pipe, into the stowed configuration. A handle, which is engaged to a top end of the pipe and which extends bilaterally therefrom, is hollow and in fluidic communication with the pipe. An actuator is engaged to at least one of the handle and the pipe and positioned therein. The actuator is manipulated to cause the plunger head to clear a blockage in the toilet.

Abstract: This disclosure describes a kit comprising component for removing, replacing, and/or sealing toilet parts. In some embodiments, the kit comprises a flush valve assembly, fill valve assembly, a handle assembly, two tools, two gaskets, and packaging that also serves as one or more water containers. In some embodiments, the two gaskets are two conventional gaskets that can be combined to make a third gasket. In some embodiments, the combination of the two gaskets allows the creation of a synergistic gasket for sealing a tank-to-bowl interface than neither gasket could seal individually.

Abstract: A device for adapting a flapper of a flush valve of a toilet tank to a valve base with a lateral overflow pipe, includes a fastening element for fastening to the lateral overflow pipe, which has a ring or cylinder shape with a low height and which includes a pair of recesses able to house lugs arranged in the lateral overflow pipe, and which further includes a pair of lugs arranged in opposite positions in a section of the fastening element; and a flapper made up of a flapper body and a pair of arms arranged in the upper portion of the flapper body, the end of each arm including a housing adapted to house the lugs of the fastening part.

Abstract: A universal canister flush valve having a valve body configured to be fixed relative to a toilet tank and having a hollow wall defining an internal flow passage; a guide post coupled to and extending away from the valve body; a float fitted about and configured to slide relative to the guide post between a closed position and an open position, the float having an open top; and an extender that selectively couples to the open top in a first position, in which a first end of the extender is received in and coupled to the open top, and in a second position, in which a second end of the extender is received in and coupled to the open top, wherein the extender and float define a first overflow height in the first position and define a second overflow height in the second position.

Abstract: A device for adapting a flusher for toilet tanks to a flush valve base provided with a lateral overflow pipe, includes a fastening element for fastening to the overflow pipe, the fastening element having a ring or cylinder shape with a low height and which includes a pair of cut-outs able to house lugs arranged in the overflow pipe; and a support element of a casing of a flusher of toilet tanks, including a fastening arrangement with the casing of the flusher, and may include a part for adapting the diameter of the fastening element to the diameter of the overflow pipe.

Abstract: A toilet seat cleaner built into a hollow toilet interior and left and right hollow wing portions. One wing contains a cleaning solution and venturi valve. The other wing contains a forced air assembly. The perimeter of the top of the seat includes a raised portion having water and air outlet apertures. When the toilet is flushed, pressurized water to flows into the venturi valve and into an enclosed channel within the seat causing cleaning solution to be drawn into the stream of water and forced out of the water outlet apertures. When cleaning is complete, the forced air assembly forces into the channel and out of the air outlet apertures. The cleaning action is started when a flow sensor sees that the toilet has been flushed. The toilet seat is hinged and can be lifted in the same way as a standard toilet seat.

Abstract: A closet carrier assembly for a wall-mounted toilet comprising a face plate having a front face and a back face. Spacing rods, extending from the front face, have a threaded distal end with a nut to act as a stop. A retainer plate mounts on the plurality of spacing rods against the stop and defines an opening with opposing earhole extensions. A waste pipe has a front end and a cuttable back end. The front end has opposing tabs sized and configured to pass through the earhole extensions. The front end also has ridges so that when the tabs are passed through the earhole extensions and the waste pipe is rotated, the waste pipe is fixed in place by the retainer plate being captured between the tabs and the ridges.

Abstract: An embodiment of apparatus useful for chamber-type stormwater management systems includes an inclined surface comprising a first end and a second end. The ramp is configured to connect to a chamber end cap having a stub pipe centrally disposed therethrough. The ramp is connected to the stub pipe at the second end of the ramp, a ramp surface inclined to form a slope rising from the first end to the second end.

Abstract: A backwater valve has a hollow valve body with an inlet and an outlet and a valve member pivotally movable about a pivot axis disposed above the inlet. The valve member is movable between a closed position covering the inlet and an open position. The valve member has a specific gravity that is greater than water and has a basin that causes the valve member to be buoyant when the basin is filled with air. A releasable latch holds the valve member in the open position and releases the valve member when the valve member pivots to a release position. A rotational stop engages the valve member at a fill position permitting water to overflow into the basin.

Abstract: A system and methods for the storage, and preservation of mechanical assets, including collectable automobiles, small airplanes and watercraft in a storage unit. The storage unit includes a plurality of asset modules. The volume of each asset module is variable. The atmosphere of each asset module may be controlled by a control system. Control of the atmosphere of each asset module includes control of parameters including the type of gas each atmosphere is composed of and the temperature, the pressure and relative humidity of each atmosphere. These parameters may be monitored and controlled from a remote location.

Abstract: An enclosure member for a building structure comprising a planar laminate having a first facing layer; a layer of foam having a first face and a second opposing face; and a second facing layer; where the first facing layer is fastened to the first face of the layer of foam, and the second facing layer is fastened to the second opposing face of the layer of foam. An edge of the enclosure is provided with a perimeter structure that can perform one or more of a sealing function, an edge reinforcement function and a pivotable joining function with another enclosure, in accordance with the particular embodiment.

Abstract: A foldable building structure package having a first folded configuration and a second unfolded configuration. The package has a first enclosure component portion and an enclosure member selected from the group consisting of an enclosure component and a second enclosure component portion, with the enclosure member being joined to and moveable with respect to the first enclosure component portion from a folded position to an unfolded position to form a first part of the building structure in its second unfolded configuration. There is a first deployment bracket secured to the first enclosure component portion, a deployment strut adapted to be secured to the first deployment bracket at a first end and having a rotatable sheave at a second end, and a fastener positioned on the enclosure member for receiving a line run from the tang over the rotatable sheave.

Abstract: An enclosure component having a thickness for a building structure having an interior sheathing layer comprising paper; a first structural layer bonded to the interior sheathing layer and comprising a first generally rectangular structural panel of magnesium oxide arranged in a side-by-side relationship with a second generally rectangular structural panel of magnesium oxide to define a first structural panel seam between the first and second structural panels. There is a first binding strip of magnesium oxide positioned over the first structural panel seam and fastened to form a lap joint with the first structural panel and with the second structural panel, so as to bond together the first and second structural panes.

Abstract: A wall anchor for use in a cavity wall that connects to a veneer tie to join an inner wythe and an outer wythe of the cavity wall includes an elongate body and a collar. The elongate body has a driven end and a driving end and defines a longitudinal axis extending between the driven and driving ends. The collar connects to the veneer tie. The collar includes a body mounting portion mounted on the elongate body. The body mounting portion defines an aperture through which the elongate body extends and includes a first aperture forming portion and a second aperture forming portion. The first and second aperture forming portions define at least a portion of the aperture through which the elongate body extends. The first and second aperture forming portions are longitudinally offset with respect to one another along the longitudinal axis of the elongate body.

Abstract: A ratchet fixing 5 for connecting an insulation layer 4 to a precast concrete panel 2, a precast concrete panel system 1 comprising the fixing 5 and a method for forming an insulated precast concrete panel system 1 comprising fixing an insulation layer 4 to a concrete panel 2 with fixings 5 in which the fixing 5 is made up of an insulation layer penetrating portion 18 and a concrete penetrating portion 19 contiguous with the insulating layer penetrating portion 18, the insulation layer penetrating portion 18 having a disc-like tension head 20 for abutting against the outer surface of the insulation layer 4 and a pawl 22 and ratchet 25 for securing the tension head 20 to the insulation layer penetrating portion 18.

Abstract: Described is an approved dynamic construction for effectively thermally insulating and sealing of a safing slot between a floor of a building and an exterior wall construction wherein the exterior wall construction comprises a curtain wall configuration defined by an interior wall glass surface including one or more aluminum framing members. In particular, a process for assembling a unitized panel for use within an exterior dynamic curtain wall assembly, which includes glass, especially vision glass extending to the finished floor level below, is described as well as a unitized panel assembled according to said process and its installation to improve fire stopping at the safing slot.

Abstract: A drywall can be used as an attachment to a connecting building element. The drywall includes a connecting profile, at least one drywall panel, and at least one flat sealing device. The flat sealing device extends in an extent direction and has, transverse thereto, a retaining portion for positioning between a base portion and the connecting building element, a sealing portion, and a positioning portion for positioning on an outer side of the drywall panel. The flat sealing device is so disposed that a cavity is formed between an edge of the drywall panel, the connecting building element, the limb portion of the connecting profile, and the sealing portion.

Abstract: A sealing plug configured for sealing a passage of a curtain wall mullion. The passage has a maximum width and a length. The sealing plug includes a main body extending from a first surface to a second surface. The main body has a width at least as large as the passage maximum width and a length at least as large as the passage length. The main body is manufactured from a compressible foam. An intumescent layer is defined along at least one of the first and second surfaces.

Abstract: An improved lath is disclosed having a water drainage layer provided in association with the lath. The water drainage layer serves to remove water that might otherwise build up between the lath and wall structure.

Abstract: A structure for blocking heat transfer through a thermal bridge of a building, includes an inner visual glass curtain wall, an outer visual glass curtain wall, an indoor metal frame, an outdoor metal frame, an outer decorative metal cover, a first thermal break strip, a second thermal break strip, a first nylon thermal break block and a second nylon thermal break block. The first thermal break strip, which is located among the outdoor metal frame, the indoor metal frame, the first nylon thermal break block and the second nylon thermal break block, is an aerogel thermal insulation blanket. The second thermal break strip, which is located among the indoor metal frame, the second nylon thermal break block, the outer decorative metal cover and the inner visual glass curtain wall, is another aerogel thermal insulation blanket.

Abstract: An edge protection system for use with concrete flooring, including an initial edge unit having a first part and a second part, the first part for coupling to an edge portion of a first concrete flooring panel and the second part for coupling to an opposed edge portion of a second, neighbouring, concrete flooring panel, the system also including an angled edge unit having a first part and a second part, the first part for coupling to another edge portion of the second concrete flooring panel and the second part for coupling to an opposed edge portion of a third, neighbouring, concrete flooring panel, and a modular intersection part at an intersection of the first to third panels, wherein the modular intersection part is adapted to be coupled to the initial edge unit with the initial edge unit extending radially from the modular intersection part in a first direction, and wherein the modular intersection part is adapted to be coupled to the angled edge unit with the angled edge unit extending radially from the

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a surface structure for construction products, for example, suitable for construction products that cover visible interior surfaces, such as drywall and ceiling panels. The present disclosure relates more particularly to an interior surface construction product including a visible surface covered with a texture including surface features having a height in a range from 20 ?m to 2500 ?m. The visible surface has an average rotational derivative that is no greater than 1.2*a respective rotational derivative of a Lambertian surface under the same lighting and viewing conditions. The rotational derivative is the percentage change in radiance from the visible surface in a viewing direction when illuminated in an illumination direction as the surface rotates about an axis that is perpendicular to a plane defined by the viewing direction and the illumination direction.

Abstract: An assembly for suspending ceiling panels, having a frame and suspension members for suspending the frame from a structure, the frame having intersection members and support members extending therebetween, each support member being for supporting a respective side of the ceiling panel, and wherein the ends of the support members are configured to engage with engageable portions provided circumferentially about each of the intersection members.

Abstract: Described herein is a ceiling system in one embodiment includes a grid support member, ceiling panel, and grid hanger configured to support the grid support member in a suspended manner from an overhead structural support. The grid hanger includes a mounting bracket configured for attachment to the structural support and a hanger member. The hanger member is adjustable in a plurality of selectable mounting positions relative to the mounting bracket, thereby allowing the mounted height of the grid support member to be adjusted in the field. In some embodiment, the hanger member is further angularly adjustable relative to the mounting bracket to avoid installation obstacles. Locking elements are provided to secure the hanger member in the selected mounting position. In one embodiment, the grid support member may have a T-shaped cross section.

Abstract: A linear panel mounting system includes a carrier extending in a longitudinal direction and having a recess formed therein, with the recess having with a neck portion and a main portion. The linear panel mounting system further comprises a linear panel having a flexible, resilient flange which extends at least partially along an edge of the panel, with the flange being configured to slot into the recess of the carrier and be retained therein to thereby attach the linear panel to the carrier.

Abstract: The modular structures and methods for making and using the same are disclosed herein. The modular device can include one or more support panels, one or more connecting members (also referred to as “bones”) and one or more fasteners. Support panels can be connected together in groups of two or more using the fastener, to provide a frame for the connection to connecting members. The connecting members connect between the support panels, such that groups of support panels can be connected together and extended upon one another. The connecting members connect at receiving ports in the support panels, which receive and affix at least a portion of the connecting member. The support panels generally form the frame of the modular structures, while connecting members connect between the support panels. The interlocking and alternating elements allow for the variety of structures and flexibility described herein.

Abstract: An insulation board assembly includes an insulation board body that has a front face, a back face, a top edge, and a bottom edge. The back face has a drainage channel extending from the top edge to the bottom edge. A drainage insert is positioned in the drainage channel proximate the bottom edge of the insulation board body. The drainage insert has a front face, a top edge, a bottom edge, and two side edges, and an insert height measured between the top edge and the bottom edge of the drainage insert. The drainage insert defines at least one interior drainage passage extending from the top edge of the drainage insert to the bottom edge of the drainage insert. A channel height of the drainage channel is preferably at least twice the insert height.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and devices for forming a combined polyester and fiberglass mat, in which separate polyester and fiberglass layers can be formed or polyester filaments and fiberglass threads can be mixed together by a disperser to form a polyester and fiberglass web. The polyester filaments and the fiberglass threads can be dispersed by separate dispersers on a web forming belt to form separate layers of polyester filaments and fiberglass threads, or can be dispersed by a single disperser to at least, somewhat evenly disperse, the fiberglass threads and polyester filaments.