Abstract: The invention relates to a drywall construction system comprising a plurality of metal profiles which at least on one side are panelled using dry construction boards. At least on this one side spring rails are arranged between the metal profiles and the dry construction boards. The invention is suitable, in particular, for improving sound insulation in lightweight steel constructions.

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: The present invention relates to the exterior building envelope systems. This invention particularly relates to a façade system supported by a continuous anchor secured to the slab without embedded attachments.

Abstract: A paver having a length and a width. The length of the paver is about 4 feet, and the width of the paver is about 2 feet. The paver weighs about 400 pounds, and has a railing post mounted adjacent a width edge. The paver may be a part of a system of railing and non-railing pavers.

Abstract: A roof waste removal assembly is provided and includes a chute system and a self-propelled expanding trailer. The chute system includes a roof guide and a gutter shield. The self-propelled expanding trailer includes a frame, an extension device secured to the frame, and a storage bin secured to the extension device.

Abstract: A method of fastening a wall panel to a wall, according to one illustrative embodiment, comprises coupling a retaining body to a mounting body mounted on an outer surface of the wall adjacent a side edge of the wall panel. Coupling the retaining body to the mounting body may comprise coupling a first connector on an inner surface of the retaining body to a second connector on the mounting body, and positioning a retainer on the retaining body against a retaining surface on the wall panel to fasten the wall panel to the wall. Kits and wall assemblies according to other illustrative embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract: An advanced siding panel that combines a traditional siding appearance with improved insulation, structural integrity, and improved thermal characteristics.

Abstract: An improved flashing system and apparatus. A drip cap is attached to the back side of a panel or board, and extends across the top of the panel or board with a short angled drip section and edge extending downwards on the front side of the panel or board. The drip cap may comprise a single piece of metal, or other suitable materials, including but not limited to plastic, formed by folding or by stamping or molding. The back of the drip cap has an upper section extending upward, and also may have a lower section extending downward. The drip cap may be attached by glue or other adhesive means. The lower section, if present, may attached to the back of the panel or board by fastening means known in the art, such as, but not limited to, staples or nails that penetrate only the lower section and the back of the panel or board. The drip cap prevents water and moisture from penetrating behind the panel or board after installation.

Abstract: Floor panels are shown, which are provided with a mechanical locking system on long and short edges allowing installation with angling of long edges and where the short edge locking system has a displaceable tongue that is displaceable essentially in one direction from an inner unlocked position to an final locked position.

Abstract: An outdoor laminate floor includes a substrate made from PVC foaming and a wear-resistant, anti-aging covering film that is adhered to the surface of the substrate. The covering film overlays the surface of the substrate after being adhered by hot glue. The covering film is a modified weather-resistant polymeric film. In this way, the outdoor laminate floor has a simple and compact structure, and solid wood is replaced with the substrate and the covering film, which not only protects environment by reducing the use of solid wood, but also reduces the manufacturing cost and improves the competitive edge on the market, owing to the low-cost substrate and covering film.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for installing flooring systems that provide waterproofing or water-control capabilities. The flooring systems can utilize a gypsum material or any other self-leveling or concrete material along with a structural board or any other type of cement, wood, gypsum board, compressed board, cellulose fiberboard, sheathing board, or sheet metal material. The flooring systems include a waterproof coating applied to the structural boards to provide the water-control features. The waterproof coating covers seams between structural boards and between structural boards and the subfloor.

Abstract: A modular rug system includes a plurality of rug elements spaced apart from and connected to one another via a plurality of elongated fasteners. Each fastener connects two neighboring rug elements to one another. Each fastener has a first elongated component extending under a pair of neighboring rug elements, a second component disposed on a top surface of one of the pair of neighboring rug elements, and a third component disposed on a top surface of the other of the pair of rug elements. The top surfaces of neighboring rug elements are respectively recessed at defined locations in order to receive the second and third components of the fastener therein.

Abstract: An assembly upon which a user stands includes a platform. The assembly includes a first work stand and a second work stand. Each work stand has a front frame and a rear frame. The assembly includes a first plank adapter engaged with the first work stand. The first plank adapter has an attachment portion and a bar. The assembly includes a second plank adapter engaged with the second work stand. The platform rests on is supported by the first and second plank adapters. The present invention pertains to a work stand for holding a platform upon which a user stands. A plank adapter that is engaged with a front frame of a work stand to hold a platform. A method for a user to stand above ground. A method for forming a work stand.

Abstract: A truss stacking system has a main conveyor for conveying trusses of a plurality of diverse designs out of a production facility and into a stack building yard or warehouse. The main conveyor is attended by a dedicated truss stacking station for each of the diverse designs, and which station includes a truss lift sub-station and a stack-forming sub-station. Each truss lift sub-station has at least a pair of traveling masts that each raises and lowers at least one bunk (eg., fork). The bunks are raised to lift a selected truss off the outflow conveyor, the masts are driven on an outbound journey to support the lifted bunk in the airspace above the stack-forming station, and then the bunks are lowered to rest the truss on the stack. Stop posts assist in stripping the truss off the bunks.

Abstract: An annular reinforcing structure for the reinforcement of a supporting structure of a construction is provided. The annular reinforcing structure includes an outer frame body, an inner frame body and an elastic body. The inner frame body is connected to the outer frame body and positioned therein. The inner frame body and the outer frame body together define an annular space. The elastic body is accommodated in the annual space between the inner frame body and the outer frame body.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for the containment of vertical structures using a flexible, collapsible, and movable shroud. The shroud containment system protects the surrounding environment by catching liquid and solid debris and contaminants from the inside and protects the enshrouded structure and workers from wind, debris, contaminants, and precipitation on the outside as well as providing enhanced protection against falling persons and equipment. The shroud also conceals the vertical structure in whole or in part and greatly eases the setup, takedown, and relocation of the shroud along the axis of the vertical structure due to its modular, impermanent design and method of erection, collapse, and translation.

Abstract: A wave generating apparatus mobile application controller and method are provided, in which a mobile controller actuates a plurality of wave generating chambers in sequence using a delay between the actuation of each chamber to produce a rideable wave in a pool. The mobile application controller allows the user to select the exact type of wave to be produced by the wave generator apparatus by selecting the size, shape, and pattern of the wave. The application also allows the user to use a camera to photograph or record herself or someone else, even while riding a wave.

Abstract: Systems, methods, non-transitory processor-readable storage media, and devices of the various embodiments enable a vehicle vending machine to retrieve a vehicle from a storage location and deliver the vehicle to a delivery bay for delivery to a customer. Various embodiments may include a vehicle vending machine including a tower, a robotic carrier, a corridor extending from the tower, a plurality of delivery bays positioned along the corridor, a customer interaction kiosk, and/or a video system.

Abstract: An enclosure having an outer surface with a vortex-induced vibration suppression function is provided. The outer surface of the enclosure is provided with a plurality of annular recesses surrounding the enclosure, such that alternately concave and convex annular recesses and annular bosses configured for disrupting a boundary layer of a laminar flow are formed on the outer surface of the enclosure. An outer surface of the annular boss is provided with a plurality of air guiding grooves, and the plurality of air guiding grooves are distributed in a circumferential direction of the annular boss. The air guiding grooves are inclined upward or downward, such that part of an upwind incoming flow flowing to the annular boss can be guided into the annular recesses adjacent to the annular boss via the air guiding grooves. With the convex-concave outer surface, the cause of formation of the vortex-induced vibration can be prevented.

Abstract: A hub, an extensible vertical member pivotally attached to the hub for movement between a stowed position and an erect position, and at least three extensible horizontal members each pivotally attached to the hub for movement between a stowed position and an erect position. The vertical member and the horizontal members are each extensible such that a ratio of the extensible length of the vertical member to the extensible length of the horizontal members is adjustable for required stability in high wind applications.

Abstract: A drilling machine is disclosed. The drilling machine may include a mast and a machine frame. The mast may include a mast frame, a movable drill head assembly, a first pivot aperture, and a plurality of first lock apertures each corresponding to a different drilling position of the mast. The machine frame may include an engine, a ground engaging assembly having an axle, and a mast coupling assembly having at least a pair of opposed legs, each leg including at least one plate. The at least one plate of each leg may include a second pivot aperture positioned to align with the first pivot aperture to pivotably couple the mast to each leg. The at least one plate may also include a second lock aperture positioned to align with each of the first lock apertures and receive a lock pin for locking the mast in a drilling position.

Abstract: An expandable canopy tent frame includes two sets of four-bar linkage with overlapping and staggered central axial lines. The central axial hinge point and the side edge hinge point of the two linkage sets are aligned. The central axial hinge points have a lateral bar. The two ends of the lateral bar pass through the slide bushings on the side edge hinge points, and the slide bushings form the support with both sides of the lateral bar. The main structure has at least one fixed end and can be fixed on objects by utilizing that fixed end.

Abstract: A fence rail device includes a rail elongated between a first end and a second end. The rail has an outer wall having a top section, a pair of side sections, and a bottom section defining a hollow interior. The slot extends through the bottom section. A plurality of cross walls includes a top cross wall, a middle cross wall, and a bottom cross wall defining a top interior space, a bottom interior space, an upper middle interior space, and a lower middle interior space within the rail. Each of a pair of lower interior walls extends between the bottom section and the bottom cross wall proximate to a respective one of the side sections. Each of a pair of medial interior walls extends between the bottom cross wall and the lower middle cross wall.

Abstract: The method can include: introducing a neck portion of the handle in a receiving aperture of the frame and thereby positioning a second engagement member of the neck into a tangential engagement with a first engagement member of a rotary holder, and positioning a transversal groove defined in the neck portion in axial alignment with a clip axially trapped in a cam cavity of the frame, the clip further being tangentially trapped by the rotary holder but free to slide in a radial orientation relative to the rotary holder; and rotating the rotary holder around the rotation axis, via rotation of the handle, along a camming angle, the rotary holder thereby pivoting a clip around the rotation axis, inside a cam cavity, the cam cavity pushing the clip radially inwards during said pivoting, until it is engaged in the transversal groove, preventing axial retraction of the neck portion thereafter.

Abstract: Latches are disclosed. One latch includes a housing, a cap, a bushing, and a ball. The housing is configured for engagement to the panel. The housing has a longitudinal axis and defines an aperture along the longitudinal axis. The aperture includes a cutout area. The cap and the bushing are mounted within the aperture for rotation about the longitudinal axis. The cap comprises an outer surface including a drive projection and a cutout area. The bushing comprises an upper surface and a sidewall positioned between the cap and the housing. The sidewall defines a drive surface positioned to contact the drive projection of the cap and an opening. The ball is positioned within the opening of the bushing. The ball is configured to be positioned at least partially within the cutout area of the housing or the cutout area of the cap.

Abstract: A gate-latching assembly is configured for utilization with a gate assembly. The gate assembly includes a stationary gate post configured to be mounted to, and to extend from, a working surface once the stationary gate post is mounted to the working surface, and in which the gate assembly also includes a movable gate door configured to be movable relative to the stationary gate post. There is provided a combination for utilization with the gate assembly. The combination includes any one of (A) a striker base assembly and a striker member, (B) a latch base assembly and a latch assembly, and/or (C) a striker base assembly, a striker member, a latch base assembly and a latch assembly.

Abstract: An electromagnetic-based sensor system includes a sensor assembly with a biometric identification sensor to determine a unique biometric characteristic of a user using a first non-visible electromagnetic radiation. Specifically, a palm vein sensor may measure a unique pattern of veins in a user's palm using near-field infrared light. A gesture sensor uses a second non-visible electromagnetic radiation, such as infrared or radio frequency to detect movement in a specific gesture pattern. An object detection sensor uses a third non-visible electromagnetic radiation to detect the presence of an object. A mirror overlies the sensor assembly and is reflective to visible light and transmissive to the non-visible electromagnetic radiation. The sensor assembly may be used within a vehicle to authenticate an individual user as an authorized user to unlock the vehicle. One or more settings of the vehicle may be set to predetermined values depending on the identity of the user.

Abstract: A latchbolt retractor (12) is described herein. The latchbolt retractor (12) comprises a latchbolt retraction mechanism (30) mounted to a carriage (28). The latchbolt retraction mechanism (30) comprising a latchbolt assembly coupler (32) for operational coupling to a latchbolt assembly (22). The carriage (28) is configured to slide along at least one rail (14,16) for positioning the latchbolt assembly coupler (32) relative to the latchbolt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a locker dial lock, and more specifically has been made to enhance convenience of use by rotating a knob for operating a locking lever of a dial lock to a reset position not to a locking or opening position, and then identifying or resetting a combination of dials so as to simply change and reset the combination.

Abstract: An electric lock includes a motor, a power input port, a first control system and a second control system. The first control system includes an input unit configured to receive input data, an internal power source, and a first processing unit configured to use electricity of the internal power source to control the motor to rotate according to the input data. The second control system includes a wireless unit configured to receive a wireless signal, and a second processing unit different from the first processing unit and configured to use electricity of an external power source to control the motor to rotate when data transmitted in the wireless signal matches predetermined data and when the power input port is electrically connected to the external power source.

Abstract: A highly secure optical key access control system utilizing unique optical refraction properties of non-duplicatable transparent objects to secure premises or computer databases is disclosed. The said access control system includes an optical key containing an optical element with unique refraction properties and an access module comprising a light source, an image catching array and an electronic processor. The optical element of the optical key is inserted into the access module between the light source and the image catching array at the initial and then several following prearranged positions and a resulting set of unique refraction images appearing on the surface of the image catching array is processed with the electronic processor for comparison against preauthorized sets of refraction images to grant or deny access to the protected premises or protected computer databases.

Abstract: Disclosed is a self-latching gate latch device. The device comprises a latch and a magnet assembly housing. The latch assembly housing, secured to a hinged gate, comprises a slidable horizontal latch bar, attractable by a magnet. The magnet assembly housing comprises a slidable vertical magnet bar secured with a magnet at the bottom thereof. In a lock position of the magnet bar, the latch bar engages the magnet. The magnet assembly housing further comprises a locking member that, in an engagement position, engages the magnet bar to the magnet assembly housing preventing the magnet bar from any upward movement. Within the magnet bar is disposed a lock bar, which when depressed, frees the magnet bar.

Abstract: The invention provides an RFID circuit for use with new or pre-existing antitheft tags. An RFID pin replaces the current pin on antitheft tags that retailers already own. The RFID circuit is incorporated into or secured to, the pin structure. By replacing the current pin used on antitheft tags with a low cost RFID pin, existing antitheft tags can be inexpensively upgraded to antitheft tags that are also capable of use as inventory management and/or enhanced theft control devices.

Abstract: An opening device for a motor vehicle latch with a trigger which can be moved from a starting position into an opening position for pivoting of a triggering lever from a starting position into an opening position and which is connected with an inertia component by a deflectable knee lever, with a blockade lever, which can be moved by deflection of the knee lever from a starting position into a blocking position, whereby the movement of the triggering lever into the opening position is prevented when the blockade lever is in its blocking position, whereby the knee lever is deflected by excessive acceleration of the trigger and the blockade lever is thus moved into its blocking position.

Abstract: The object of the invention is a motor vehicle door lock, comprising a lock case (1) connected to a motor vehicle door (5, 6, 7) and a lock housing (2) connected to the lock case (1). In addition, a fastening element (11) for additional fixing of the lock housing (2) on the motor vehicle door (5, 6, 7), is provided. According to the invention, the fastening element (11) is designed so as to be removable both from the lock case (1) and the lug (11) coupling with the lock housing (2).

Abstract: A door handle assembly having a vehicle door handle and a vehicle door. The vehicle door handle moves between a first, retracted position, in which an essentially planar surface of the vehicle door handle is flush with an outer face of the vehicle door, and a second, extended position, in which a grip opening between the outer face of the vehicle door and a grip inner side of the vehicle door handle is cleared for a user. The vehicle door handle is movable between the first and second positions aided by an electric motor, controlled by a control unit. The electric motor can be set in rotation starting from the second position of the door handle by application of a user's external force on the basis of a mechanical coupling of the vehicle door handle to the electric motor sensed by a sensing unit and fed to the control unit.

Abstract: A motor vehicle door latch which is equipped with a locking bolt and a locking mechanism interacting with the locking bolt, including a catch and a pawl. The motor vehicle door latch possesses a stop lever pivotably located on the control lever, which interacts with a protrusion on the catch beyond a main ratchet position and a pre-ratchet position, whereby the protrusion corresponds to a third ratchet position with an increased distance of the locking bolt in respect of the main ratchet and pre-ratchet position compared to a catch axis. The stop lever impinges a triggering lever lifting the pawl from the catch in order to open the locking mechanism.

Abstract: A door handle arrangement for a motor vehicle includes a support, a handle which can take a basic position and an operating position, and a drive element which, during normal operation, moves the handle out of the basic position and into the operating position. The handle in its operating position can be grasped by an operator in order to open the door. In an emergency operation, the handle is designed to be movable manually into an emergency operating position in which it is pivoted about a first axis that is oriented transversely with respect to a longitudinal direction of the support. A first longitudinal portion of the handle is pivoted in the direction of the support and a second longitudinal portion protrudes out of the door so as to be able to be grasped by an operator.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a motor vehicle having a door check mechanism. An example motor vehicle a pivotable door, a door check mechanism including a bar, wherein the door check mechanism is configured to hold the door open in a fully open check position, and a retarder assembly configured to oppose opening of the door beyond the fully open check position by applying a force generated by a non-linear surface of the bar.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a plastic living hinge. The plastic living hinge includes a blend containing (A) an ethylene-based polymer; (B) a propylene-based polymer; and (C) a composite component selected from the group consisting of a block composite, a crystalline block composite, and a combination thereof.

Abstract: A roller with a plastic injection tube to coat the steel shaft wherein the plastic coated shaft eliminates the metal-to-metal contact that creates the noise. Further disclosed is an improved roller wheel having a tire made of material selected from the group consisting of urethane and urethane (PER) on which the roller will roll within a garage door track to significantly reduce the noise of the roller as it rolls inside the garage door tracks as the garage door is raised and lowered. The roller shaft has the treads extending to a distal end of the roller shaft where a plastic washer and a closing cover nut with interior threads are threaded onto the distal end of the roller shaft. The closing cover nut with interior threads is selected from an acorn nut with a nylon insert and a hex lock nut with a nylon insert.

Abstract: A hinge has a first component that pivotally supports a second component of the hinge. The first hinge component carries an energy harvesting switch having a movable operator such as a spring-projected plunger that is positioned to be depressed or otherwise moved by the second hinge component in response to relative pivotal movement of the first and second hinge components. If a gate is fastened to the second hinge component, at least some of the weight of the gate is transferred from the second hinge component to the first hinge component. When the gate is pivoted away from a closed orientation toward an open orientation, the second hinge component moves the operator of the energy harvesting switch thereby causing the energy harvesting switch to emit a radio frequency signal.

Abstract: A device for mounting a sliding of door on a wall to enable slidable movement of the door to open and close a wall opening. The device includes a guide profile having a horizontally-orientated base forming a track, which is attached to a correspondingly horizontally-orientated upper end of the door via a fastener. The guide profile further includes an inverted U-shaped seat extending upwardly from and positioned over the base. A trolley slide is fixedly attached to the wall above the wall opening via a fastener. The trolley slide has one or more vertically-orientated rotatable wheels configured for insertion into and engagement with the inverted U-shaped seat, such that sliding movement of the door effects rotation of the wheels within the inverted U-shaped seat. A cushioned stop positioned at an end of the track is configured to contact the trolley slide to stop slidable movement of the door.

Abstract: There is provided a hinge arm damper mechanism that reliably achieves a damper effect corresponding to a braking force of an elastic member. The hinge arm damper mechanism is configured to include a pinion gear, a pair of racks and, two sets of heavy load springs and, a pair of slide bars and, and a housing. The housing includes a box-shaped case and a plate-shaped cover. The case accommodates the pinion gear, the pair of racks and, the two sets of heavy load springs and, and the pair of slide bars and. A rotational torque applied to a hinge arm is transmitted to the racks and via a rotational motion of the pinion gear, and is converted into a linear motion of the racks and. The linear motion of the racks and is reliably braked by the respective springs and.

Abstract: A vehicle door adjustment unit for a motor vehicle sliding door, having a deflection device for deflecting a rope for automatically opening and/or closing the motor vehicle sliding door. The vehicle door adjustment unit comprises the rope and a first deflection roller and a second deflection roller, in particular having a U-shaped or V-shaped rope receiving profile, wherein a first deflection axis of the first deflection roller and a second deflection axis of the second deflection roller are substantially oriented perpendicular to one another.

Abstract: A power door system for actuating door panels between closed and opened positions. An operator arm telescopically supports a push rod. A housing is secured to the operator arm. A spring pin extends through apertures in the arm and the push rod. A release cable extends from the housing and is movable to retract the pin, permitting inter-telescoping motion of the push rod relative the operator arm, in turn permitting manual displacement of the doors. A compression spring supported within the housing influences the pin into engagement with the operator arm and push rod. A locking pin and guide is incorporated into a cable mounting guard below the spring pin, the locking pin displacing with the spring pin to a retracted position in response to actuation of the release cable, a successive actuation of the release cable releasing the spring pin and lock pin to reengage the apertures in the arm and the push rod.

Abstract: A rapid access firearm safe having a rigid body with a secure interior storage compartment and a door for accessing a firearm. The door is hingedly attached to the lower portion of the body such that the door swings open from an upper portion of the body, and a firearm retaining mechanism is located on the interior side of the door and releasably holds at least one firearm thereto. A locking mechanism is integrated into the upper portion of the safe body and accessible from the exterior, and the locking mechanism selectively holds the door firmly against the body thereby securely enclosing the interior storage compartment and releases the door from the body upon deactivation by receiving user input.

Abstract: A delivery receiving container for receiving and securely storing packages, the delivery receiving container comprising multiple independently accessible and lockable compartments that can be customized to the size of the package received. Embodiments of the invention can comprise dividers that divide the space inside the container into compartments for the receipt and storage of multiple packages from multiple deliveries. Dividers can be moved as needed to accommodate different package size for efficient use of space. The adjustability of the dividers and the multiple independent access compartment lids allow the delivery receiving container to receive multiple independent deliveries from different delivery companies.

Abstract: A Dutch door assembly includes first and second door sections, each including a composite door member and an end cap. The composite door member includes a core member disposed between first and second end stiles, together defining a front door surface, a rear door surface, and an end surface, a front door skin secured to and substantially covering the front door surface, and a rear door skin secured to and substantially covering the rear door surface. The end cap includes a cover portion covering the end surface of the composite door member and a retention portion extending from the cover portion into engagement with the core member. The end cap of the first door section includes an abutment portion contoured to engage an abutment portion of the end cap of the second door section when the first and second door sections are in pivoted alignment.

Abstract: A framed assembly includes a first frame member providing an inner vertical wall extending between opposing front and back surfaces and defining a slot, and a second frame member positioned adjacent the first frame member at a corner joint and providing a horizontal wall extending between opposing front and back surfaces of the second frame member. A clip having opposing front and back sides provides a backing plate extending from the back side and a projection extending from the front side. The backing plate is received within an interior of the first frame member via the slot, and the projection is received within an interior of the second frame member adjacent the horizontal wall.