Abstract: The present disclosure provides a wireless faucet module by controlling source water. A solenoid valve, a control box and a battery box which are originally integrated into one body are arranged in a split type. A wireless sensor is placed beside a faucet or hung on a faucet. The solenoid valve is installed at an angle valve position of a water outlet source. On one hand, the control box without a solenoid valve is small in volume and low in cost and can be installed at any position easily. On the other hand, a user does not need to deliberately close an angle valve or a main gate when the faucet module is overhauled, thus bringing convenience for overhauling.

Abstract: A drain system includes a drain cover positionable over a drain opening in a tile floor. A support frame is configured to support and position the drain cover over the drain opening. A plurality of tabs are attached to the support frame and configured to extend below the drain cover.

Abstract: Reticulated stereo module for the construction of buildings of the type that uses elements of reticulated stereo octahedral type and quadrangular panels for the construction of walls, floors and ceilings, which consists of 4 upper diagonal bars, 4 lower diagonal bars, 4 horizontal bars in the center in a crosswise direction, and 1 strut bar placed between the lower vertex and the central node and/or 1 tension bar placed between the upper vertex and the central node.

Abstract: A lifting system utilizing a lifting apparatus for lifting a floor (e.g., a concrete slab) using the lifting apparatus to support a floor from under the floor during lifting. The lifting apparatus may have a first portion (e.g., an extension member and saddle) installed under a slab. Piers are driven into the ground through the first portion of the lifting apparatus. Thereafter, a second portion of the lifting apparatus is operatively coupled to the to the first portion and the uppermost pier. A lifting device (e.g., hydraulic ram) is operatively coupled to the lifting apparatus and/or the pier and is used to lift the slab.

Abstract: The method for pouring concrete around a window frame begins by spraying a flat surface with a release, followed by positioning window assemblies on the flat surface. The window assemblies include at least a frame, and also possibly a sash, glazing and removable bracing. The window assemblies are secured to the flat surface and then concrete is poured around the window assembly to form a wall. Once the concrete cures around the frame, the bracing is removed, and the wall is tilted/lifted to a vertical position.

Abstract: A waterproof and safety framing system is disclosed. The framing system includes a building defining an opening, a wall panel, and a framing assembly. The framing assembly includes receiver and a bottom track. The receiver is installed along an edge of the opening, with the receiver including a receiver bottom wall that defines a receiver ridge extending along a length of the receiver. The bottom track is attached to an edge of the wall panel and including a track bottom wall that defines a track ridge, with the receiver and the bottom track matingly engaging such that the bottom track overlays the receiver and the receiver ridge and the track ridge are proximal one another. The framing assembly is structured to prevent the wall panel from passing through the opening in a first direction.

Abstract: An example outdoor structure incorporates: an outer wall surface for zoning into indoor space of a building and the outdoors; an outdoor ceiling part projecting outdoors from the outer wall surface; two side walls substantially parallel to each other projecting outdoors from opposite sides of the outer wall surface and each having an upper end connected to the outdoor ceiling part; and a blocking part separated outdoors from the outer wall surface in such a manner as to face the outer wall surface, and used for blocking eyes from outside, wherein the blocking part has a breadth less than a distance between the two side walls and has an upper end connected to the outdoor ceiling part.

Abstract: A system includes at least one interior wall having a first interior facing side and a second side opposite the interior facing side, at least one exterior wall having a first interior facing side and a second exterior facing side, at least one first attachment device for each interior wall, and at least one second attachment device for each exterior wall, each first attachment device connecting to a respective second attachment device to temporarily attach a respective interior wall to a respective exterior wall and create a cavity between the second side of the interior wall and the first interior facing side of the exterior wall.

Abstract: An extendable wall panel assembly includes a first wall panel and a first core that includes a first and second surface. A first edge joiner comprises a first male extension extending therefrom. A second edge joiner has a first female receiver disposed therein. A second wall panel is slidably coupled to the first and second wall panels and has a second core. A third edge joiner extends between a third surface and a fourth surface and has a second male extension extending therefrom. A fourth edge joiner has a second female receiver disposed therein. A coupling mechanism has a first channel disposed in the first wall panel receiving a first clamp bar therein. A first fastener receiver is coupled to the second wall panel and a fastener extend through the first fastener receiver and into the first clamp bar in the first channel.

Abstract: Integrally molded insulated concrete form skeleton modules are discussed, along with various other insulated concrete form skeletons and related methods and technologies. Insulated concrete corner forms are discussed, and ways to make same are also discussed. One or both folding and cutting steps may be used to create a corner form from a planar form, or from two independent concrete forms.

Abstract: A thermal insulation plate (1), which is manufactured from cellular plastic, and the upper surface of which comprises grooves (5a, 5b), which are arranged in two directions over the area of the entire surface. The thermal insulation plate comprises at least in part of the groove (5a, 5b) intersections a spacer (6, 6a, 6b) for installing reinforcement, which is formed from thermal insulation material as a fixed part of the thermal insulation plate.

Abstract: A shed roofing structure includes: a corner rafter in which a top surface and a bottom surface form a mountain profile having a width-direction center as the vertex, the corner rafter exhibiting a fletched profile as seen in cross-section; a valley rafter formed by vertically inverting the corner rafter; a plurality of common rafters which are disposed horizontally spaced apart at a flat section of the inclined roof and inclined along a roof gradient; and a receiving plate member that is placed on respective top surfaces of an elongate transverse rafter which intersects the plurality of common rafters and supports at least the plurality of common rafters and the valley rafter from below, and a vertical member which supports the corner rafter from below, and that receives the corner rafter, the valley rafter, and the common rafters.

Abstract: A floor joist system (9) comprises a flat sheet metal structural web member (10) for interconnecting a pair of parallel spaced apart wood chord members (11), said web member (10) being V-shaped, comprising first and second legs (12, 13) integrally joined at one of their respective ends, a plurality of teeth struck from said one end of each leg (12, 13) and extending from one face, constituting the inside face, of the web member (10), said teeth being adapted to be driven into one of the chord members (11), and a plurality of teeth struck from the other end of each leg and extending from the inside face of the web member (10), said teeth being adapted to be driven into the other of said chord members (11). The system further comprises a bracket (1) for holding a suspended ceiling.

Abstract: A building panel assembly is disclosed. The building panel assembly consists of a first layer having one or more laminated softwood or hardwood lumber coupled to each other using finger-joints. Further, a second layer is attached to the first layer, and acts as a thermal insulation for the building panel. Further, an optional third layer is attached to the second layer, and acts as a fire retarding layer for the building panel. Further, one or more framing members are coupled to the second layer and optionally to the third layer, and transversely spaced from each other. The one or more framing members have transversely oriented passageways for passage of wires and pipes.

Abstract: An adjustable lateral brace configured for bracing adjacent roof trusses, wall studs, or similar structural elements during construction of residential and light commercial structures. The brace comprises a horizontal member and a diagonal member connected by a living hinge. The brace is shipped to a construction site in a compact configuration in which the horizontal member and vertical member are substantially parallel. The living hinge is activated to dispose the horizontal member and diagonal member at an acute angle adjusted to the spacing of the members to be braced.

Abstract: A coupling structure is arranged between a first boundary member and a second boundary member. The coupling structure mainly includes a main coupling unit, a reinforcement unit, and a concrete layer, and the reinforcement unit is arranged on the main coupling unit and surrounds an intermediate area of the main coupling unit, and the main coupling unit and the reinforcement unit are both embedded in the concrete layer. The coupling structure can solve the current design difficulties of short columns and short beams and has excellent seismic performance and higher construction efficiency.

Abstract: A roof system for forming a roof includes a first layer positioned over a substrate, the first layer including a translucent material adapted to be exposed to weather, and a second layer positioned between the first layer and the substrate. The second layer is a decorative layer with decorative features such as, for example, an image, design, color, pattern, picture, fabric, or combinations thereof. The decorative features of the second layer are visible through the first layer.

Abstract: A method may include placing a bottom facer on a conveyor, placing a core layer on the bottom facer placing a top facer on the core layer, and pressing the bottom facer, the core layer, and the top facer in a hot press to form a panel, wherein the hot press causes the bottom facer to shrink relative to the top facer, introducing a warp into the panel such that, when installed, the warp compensates for an installation warp and the panel is flat upon installation.

Abstract: This invention, in embodiments, relates to a roofing material comprising (a) a substrate having a top surface and a back surface, (b) a plurality of self-healing particles embedded into the substrate, and (c) a coating applied onto the substrate having the plurality of self-healing particles embedded therein, to provide a coated substrate. The plurality of self-healing particles can be embedded into the top surface and/or the back surface of the substrate. The roofing material can further include a plurality of roofing granules applied to a top surface of the coating of the coated substrate. This invention, in embodiments, further relates to a method of preparing such a roofing material.

Abstract: Systems and methods for draining liquids include spaced support members and drainage ribs extending therebetween. Adjacent rows of drainage ribs may establish a general checkerboard pattern of ribs and interstitial spaces therebetween. Drainage ribs may have a differential height along their length, though may have substantially coplanar bottom surfaces. A first support member is provided with stress risers to enable enhanced bending capability to provide a customizable device width for mating with predetermined liquid conduit sizes, such as roofing gutters having upward-facing channel widths.

Abstract: A method of fabricating panels includes providing an insert having an interior portion with a top portion and a positioning stop opposite the top portion, and an exterior portion including a fastener hem. Further, the method includes placing the insert in a mold such that only the fastener hem and the positioning stop contact the mold and centering the insert in the mold with the top portion and the positioning stop. The method also includes filling the mold with a casting material such that the interior portion is submerged in the casting material including the top portion, but some of the positioning stop is not submerged in the casting material, curing the casting material to form a panel on the insert, and removing the panel form the mold.

Abstract: A board consisting at least of a substrate formed at least of a gypsum-based and/or cement-based basic material layer. The board is provided with a chamfer extending through the basic material layer.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a floor or temporary structure including: a first member (10) for supporting the apparatus on a surface including an upwardly extending elongate portion; a second member (100) for supporting a floor or temporary structure at a height; said second member having a lower end and an upper end; wherein the second member defines a space within which the upwardly extending elongate portion is received; and a height adjustment device for adjusting a distance between the first and second members which is connected to the second member to effect a change in the height.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a protective device for ceramic pieces, said device suitable for resting on the upper surface of at least two ceramic pieces (40, 41) and which forms a bearing surface for a tightening element (204, 305) of a spacer-leveller device (20, 30) for ceramic pieces. The protective device comprises: a lower bearing surface (101) on the ceramic pieces (40, 41) to be installed; an upper surface (102) comprising a first circular track (106) for possible bearing of a first threaded tightening element (204) of a first spacer-leveller device (20); a second diametrical track (109), forming a possible bearing surface, with the possibility of longitudinal displacement, for a second tightening element (305), by way of a wedge, of a second spacer-leveller device (30); and a lateral surface (103) with projections (104) for manually holding the protective device (10).

Abstract: A levelling spacer system for laying tiles for coating surfaces, including a block equipped with a base positionable posteriorly to a laying surface of at least two adjacent tiles and flanked with respect to a flanking direction, and a separating element rising from the base at right angles thereto capable of being inserted between side walls facing said two flanked tiles, the separating element including a through window, a shaped edge of which is placed at a distance from the base greater than a maximum height of a visible surface of the tiles from the base itself, a pressure wedge to be inserted at least partially into the through window between the visible surface of the tiles and the shaped edge along a crossing direction parallel to the flanking direction. and a plate to be interposed between the pressure wedge and the visible surface of the tiles with a surface facing the base.

Abstract: A tile-setting lippage control system and method for tiles set with mortar as floors or walls on prepared surfaces, providing tab-and-wedge pairs with a footed tab having a footplate, a wedge slot having a membrane, a multi-tapered descending portion having a thicker center, tapering base, and tapering sides, and a ridged upper portion having a reinforced upper edge, and with a tensioning wedge having a leading end, wedge bottom, tapered top edge, and wedge teeth. In use, the wedge bottom and the footplate apply a constant compressive force to two adjacent pieces of tile. The size, shape, and location of the wedge slot with the tapered top edge of the tensioning wedge accommodate a range of tile thicknesses by insertion of the tensioning wedge to different depths. Optionally, flap cuts in the ridged upper portion provide for formation of a top flap and side flaps which lock in engagement with the wedge teeth of the tensioning wedge.

Abstract: A mobile robot (500) for placing supports (100) on a wall, which comprises: a storage magazine (506) for storing at least one support to be fixed on the wall; a positioning means (510) for positioning a support relative to the wall; a fastening means (511) for fastening the support to the wall; a control means (513) for controlling the position of the robot, configured to control at least the ascent or descent of the robot; and an elevator (504, 505) configured to be attached to at least two supports fixed to the wall when the robot is moving, and to at least three supports during the fastening of the additional support.

Abstract: A scaffold securing device and methods for securing conventional scaffolding to a linear or a curvilinear surface.

Abstract: The subject of the present invention is a frame (12) with a boom pedestal (17) for mounting a thick matter distribution boom (20) and having a support profile (13) for receiving and transmitting a force flow generated by the weight force of the thick matter distribution boom (20). The boom pedestal (17) has two tab elements (21, 22) which project downwards from the boom pedestal (17) and which each have a through-hole (23, 24), wherein the support profile (13) comprises a bolt receptacle (14) aligned with the through-holes, and wherein a bolt element (15) for connecting the boom pedestal (17) to the support profile (13) is guided through the through-holes (23, 24) and the bolt receptacle (14). The invention further relates to a corresponding thick matter pump equipped with said frame. The transportation effort required in production can be reduced by means of the bolt connection.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides kits, apparatuses, adjustable tracks, systems, or processes for fastening elongate objects such as reinforcing bar (rebar) in place either to tack the elongate objects together for subsequent welding, or alternatively, as a final fastener when, for example, the elongate objects are subsequently to be embedded in a material such as concrete.

Abstract: A clip for coupling a first wall panel comprising a first joiner and a core adjacent to the first joiner and a second wall panel comprising a second joiner includes a longitudinal wall, a vertical wall perpendicular coupled to the longitudinal wall, a recessed wall coupled to the vertical wall and a retaining wall coupled to the recessed wall extending from the recessed wall. The vertical wall, the recessed wall and said retaining wall extend into a channel formed by the second joiner. An insert wall extends from the longitudinal wall and is sized to be received outside the first channel.

Abstract: A fall arrest roof mount anchor is designed to secure construction and maintenance personnel working at heights, utilising harness and lanyard fall protection equipment. The roof mount anchor comprises a mounting plate having a uniform cross-section defining a raised central portion and side portions for roof attachment. The raised central portion has a swivel eye anchor point for attachment of conventional height safety harness hardware.

Abstract: A method for displacing a ceiling formwork for a nearest concreting section, wherein first and second supporting devices for supporting the ceiling formwork are arranged below the nearest concreting section. Said supporting devices each have a shuttering position and a stripping position, wherein the ceiling formwork is raised to a concreting level in the shuttering position and lowered relative to the concreting level in the stripping position. The first supporting device is moved into the stripping position and the second supporting device is moved into the shuttering position, and a collision protection element is arranged between the second supporting device and an end face of the ceiling formwork when the end face of the ceiling formwork strikes the second supporting device after passing over the first supporting device, so the collision protection element forms a flank rising in the displacement direction for guiding the ceiling formwork in the displacement direction.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for removing a layer of sediment which has settled on the bottom of a large water body includes using a structural frame configured to contain a bottom water flow and for containing liquid and suspended particles dispersed during removal of bottom sediment in a suctioning area that is at least about 3 square feet, up to and including 8 square feet, that has support elements and/or silt containing elements, with a plurality of supporting wheels. A sediment removing vacuum unit is operably associated with the structural frame to conduct suctioned bottom water flow through suction lines to a filtering station outside of the water body, such that the water can then be returned to the large water body.

Abstract: Power supplies for pool and spa equipment are disclosed. In one embodiment, the power supply includes a buoyant housing, a peripheral float, at least one solar cell positioned on the buoyant housing for collecting sunlight and converting same to electrical energy, and a power cable for interconnecting the power supply and pool/spa equipment. In other embodiments, first and second inductive power couplings are provided for powering pool and spa equipment. The power couplings can also be installed using existing plumbing features of the pool or spa.

Abstract: A method of designing a modular cooling tower cell which may utilize mechanicals from a preexisting cell and assembling the modular cell within a cooling field in-situ using a series of custom modules. After collecting a data set from a preexisting cooling tower cell and removing the preexisting tower, a build specification is generated, including calculating a cut list for vertical and horizontal members which will form the basis of the plurality of modules forming the cell. The members are fabricated and include a plurality of connection points which allow for sizing adjustments without affecting the connection points. The modules are then constructed using the data set from the preexisting tower to form a plurality of modules comprising a cell matrix based on the data set from the preexisting cooling tower cell.

Abstract: A method for loading a four-wheeled vehicle using a transporter comprising wedging arms that are arranged so as to be positioned on either side of the tread of a wheel of the vehicle to be loaded, and wheel clamping detection means, the method comprising the following steps: —a step of moving the transporter until a wedging arm comes into contact with the tread of a tire, —a step of moving the transporter along the longitudinal axis of the transporter for a predetermined distance or until a predetermined force is detected, —a step of stopping the transporter from moving and generating a signal representative of the mobility state of the vehicle: moving or stationary.

Abstract: A shelter system may include a roof structure with a hub structure, a plurality of roof pole structures connectable to the hub structure and positionable to extend outwardly from the hub structure, and a fabric panel configured to be at least partially suspended from the roof pole structures. The fabric panel may include a reversible pocket. The roof structure is configurable between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration. When the roof structure is in the stowed configuration, the hub structure and at least a portion of each roof pole structure may be positioned in the reversible pocket. When the roof structure is in the deployed configuration, the hub structure may be positioned above or outside of the reversible pocket. The shelter system may further include a rainfly that is positionable over the fabric panel with a gap between the rainfly and the fabric panel for airflow.

Abstract: An outdoor tent with a modular base includes a main body and a base, the main body being detachably arranged on the base. The base includes a first module and several splicing modules, said several splicing modules being detachably connected to the periphery of the first module, and the first module can be folded to form a box structure, and said several splicing modules can be independently folded and stored in the box formed by the first module. When the base is in the storage state, the first module is folded to form a box structure in which items can be placed, and the second module, third module, fourth module and fifth module are folded and accommodated in the box formed by the first module, reducing space occupation during transportation, improving utilization rate of user space during transportation, and making it easy to carry and transport.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a post puller (10) for removing a fence post from the ground. The post puller (10) includes a scissor linkage (12) having a coupling end (14) and a post end (16) wherein the scissor linkage (12) is moveable between a first position and a second position. The post puller (10) further includes a coupling assembly (18) located at the coupling end (14) of the scissor linkage (12). The coupling assembly (18) is operatively adapted to connect the scissor linkage (12) to a pulling mechanism. The post puller (10) further includes a post gripping assembly (26) located at the post end (14) of the scissor linkage (12). The post gripping assembly (26) includes a first gripping jaw and a second gripping jaw (28, 30). The first and second gripping jaws (28, 30) are movable between an open position and a closed position as the scissor linkage (12) is moved between the first and second position.

Abstract: A handleset includes a housing, a spindle sleeve, a handle, a coupler, and a spindle. The spindle sleeve includes an aperture, and is rotatably mounted to the housing. The handle is mounted to the spindle sleeve and includes a recess aligned with the aperture. The coupler is movably mounted in the aperture for movement between a decoupling position and a coupling position. The coupler in the coupling position is disengaged from the recess and does not prevent removal of the handle from the spindle sleeve. The coupler in the coupling position extends into the recess and prevents removal of the handle from the spindle sleeve. The spindle is movably received in the spindle sleeve and selectively retains the coupler in the coupling position.

Abstract: An exemplary access control device generally includes a mounting location, a first selected feature, a lock actuator mounted in the mounting location, and a spacer. The spacer includes a second attachment feature and a ledge. The second attachment feature is releasably coupled with the first attachment feature, and the ledge restricts movement of the lock actuator.

Abstract: A combination lock for preventing unintentional dialing of character discs has a lock housing and a combination assembly. A cover panel of a front cap of the lock housing has at least three disc-hole sets each of which has at least one disc hole. The combination assembly is mounted in the lock housing and includes at least three lock core assemblies, each of which includes a shaft and at least one character disc mounted on the shaft. The at least one character disc of one of the lock core assemblies and the at least one character disc of an adjacent one of the lock core assemblies are arranged in staggered positions. When one of the at least one character disc is dialed, other character discs surrounding the character disc to be dialed is not unintentionally dialed, which allows convenient use of the combination lock.

Abstract: An electronic lock mounting structure (FS) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is disposed between an electronic lock (100) and a door (20) to mount the electronic lock (100) on the door (20). The electronic lock mounting structure (FS) includes an attachment (110) and a base (120). The electronic lock mounting structure (FS) includes an engagement mechanism (121) configured to engage with a thumb-turn mounting hole (TH) provided in the door (20). The engagement mechanism (121) may include three claw portions configured to engage the thumb-turn mounting hole (TH).

Abstract: A lock case with an anti-pick function is mounted on a door. The lock case includes a latch for retaining the door in a closed position. When the door is closed, an anti-pick latch of the lock case is in a retracted position to pivot an anti-pick member of the lock case to an anti-pick position, such that the latch cannot be picked to the latching position. When the door is not closed or a connecting member of the lock case is operated to actuate the latch, the latch can move to the latching position.

Abstract: An exemplary ring lock generally includes a housing, a shackle, a lock cylinder, and a first frangible component. The shackle is movable relative to the housing between an open position and a closed position. The lock cylinder is operable to maintain the shackle in the closed position, and is selectively operable to permit movement of the shackle from the closed position to the open position. The first frangible component is configured to break in response to application of a first threshold torque to the lock cylinder. With the first frangible component broken, the lock cylinder is prevented from permitting movement of the shackle from the closed position to the open position.

Abstract: An example ring lock generally includes a housing, a shackle, a lock mechanism, and an indicator. The shackle is mounted to the housing for movement between a first position and a second position. The lock mechanism is configured to selectively retain the shackle in at least one of the first position or the second position. The indicator is operable to selectively display an indicium related to an open/closed state of the ring lock. The indicator is configured to display the indicium when the shackle is in the first position, and is configured to not display the indicium when the shackle is in the second position.

Abstract: An electric lock with electric and manual unlock mode, comprising: a case combining with a side plate and a case cover; a latch bolt, a latch bolt shaft and a latch bolt spring, the front end of the latch bolt shaft is combined with a blocking member, and the blocking member uses the elastic force of the latch bolt spring to stick out of the side plate to lock, when the external force applied to the latch bolt shaft is sufficient to resist the elastic force of the latch bolt spring, the blocking member will retract into the side plate to unlock; a unlock crank, having an electric push member and a manual push member, and a push member relative to the latch bolt shaft; and a linear actuator and an actuating arm, the outer end of the actuating arm is combined with a push block relative to the electric push member, and a push block return spring is set relative to the push block.

Abstract: A bolt restraint mechanism for restraining a bolt of a bolting mechanism. The bolt restraint mechanism includes a bolt moveable between thrown and retracted positions and a catch plate having an aperture through which the bolt extends. The catch plate is biased to pivot such that a restraint surface of the aperture pushes against the bolt to restrain movement of the bolt. A release trigger is arranged such that when depressed the release trigger pushes against the catch plate to pivot thereby releasing the restraint surface from pushing against the bolt to release the bolt. The catch plate may be biased such that when the restraint surface pushes against the bolt to restrain movement of the bolt, the catch plate is non-orthogonal to the bolt.

Abstract: A wing lock and deployment apparatus for an air launched vehicle includes a driver acted on by a single linear actuation event. The disclosed wing lock and deployment apparatus is capable of unlocking deployable wings of an air launched vehicle, deploying deployable wings of the air launched vehicle from a stored position, and locking deployable wings of the air launched vehicle in a deployed position in sequential order with the one single linear actuation event.