Abstract: The present invention relates to a variably operable timber screen for three-dimensional decoration of a building exterior wall and shading control of a building, the screen comprising: a pair of rails (10a and 10b); a motor (20); a timing belt (30); several pairs of rollers (40); a plurality of columns (50); a plurality of bearings (60); a rotational force transmitter bar (70); a plurality of decorative timber blade units (80); an manipulation unit (90); and a control unit (100). Therefore, the present invention can not only make the exterior of a building itself more attractive, but can also control the amount of incident sunlight through windows and doors.

Abstract: A water trough window seal trim assembly for preventing water leakage includes a plurality of trim sections comprising a top trim section, a left trim section, and a right trim section. Each of the plurality of trim sections comprises a bottom piece, an exterior perpendicular piece, an interior perpendicular piece, and a parallel piece. The bottom piece has an exterior end, an interior end, a top face, and a bottom face. The exterior perpendicular piece is perpendicularly coupled to the top face at the exterior end. The interior perpendicular piece is perpendicularly coupled to the top face proximal the interior end. The parallel piece is perpendicularly coupled to each of the exterior perpendicular piece and the interior perpendicular piece to form a water trough. A pair of corner connectors perpendicularly couples each of the left trim section and the right trim section to the top trim section.

Abstract: A roller assembly including a coupling for connecting the assembly to a panel and a roller for transferring the weight load of the panel to a sill, the roller being received in the sill and oriented for rotation about an axis which extends in a direction parallel to the weight load. The roller including a skirt that includes a brush section for sweeping debris off a surface of the sill.

Abstract: A shutter for protecting an opening. The shutter comprising a plurality of horizontal curtain slats for covering the opening, wherein horizontal refers to a direction when viewing slats from a front surface, and wherein the curtain slats hang freely from a upper region of the opening; an upper transition slat movably affixed to a lower end of a first curtain slat; a lower transition slat movably affixed to an upper end of a second curtain slat; and a horizontal reinforcing member comprising at least an upper and a lower reinforcing slat, wherein the upper reinforcing slat is rotatably affixed to a lower end of the first transition slat and the lower reinforcing slat is rotatably affixed to an upper end of the second transition slat, and wherein the upper and lower reinforcing slats are rotatably joined.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to ventilation systems and methods, and more particularly to selectively configurable climate control systems and methods for use in data centers and the like. A system includes a first structural element and a second structural element spaced apart from first structural element to define a space between the first and second structural elements. The system also includes a plurality of partitions moveable into the space between the first and second structural elements and a controller arranged to control movement of the plurality of partitions.

Abstract: A collapsible barrier system that is lightweight and meets existing safety regulations is disclosed. The barrier system has support members that are hinged to form a three dimensional structure. The structure may also have handles used in deployment and transportation of the barrier and vertical posts that support a web providing both additional structure as well as a message medium. The system can be used in a variety of temporary barrier applications both indoors and outdoors and may be enhanced with audio and/or illuminated signals.

Abstract: A window assembly for installation across at least a portion of an opening through a partition frame. The window assembly includes a sheet of light-transmitting material defining opposite edges. Side members are disposed on the opposite side edges, and telescope relative to one another. At least one of the side members includes a connector for securing the window assembly to the partition frame. The connector engages the partition frame upon telescoping of the side members to secure the window to the partition frame.

Abstract: A vertically sliding adjustable office panel system that allows each panel to change height individually or in unison by virture of a panel within a panel sliding assembly. The panels are connected side by side to form office cubicles. The space dividing system adjusts vertically by inserting or removing connectors. This system allows a closed office cubicle system to become a partially or completely open workstation by raising or lowering any or all of the panels.

Abstract: A domestic security closure in a form of a cabinet having a front opening (9) defined at the top of a framework (2) partially embedded in the floor and providing a guide for a pair of rigid steel doors (10,12) which can be lifted by use of a counter-weighted chain drive system (20,21,24,25) from a retracted position below floor level (8) to a raised position in which they are locked in place securely to close the cabinet, for instance using a mortise deadlock (29) and a locking bar (27). The flush floor enables entry of relatively bulky and valuable items without lifting.