Abstract: A method for producing a concrete tube for a hyperloop passenger transport system. The concrete tube is concreted in situ by means of a formwork device. The formwork device has a formwork carriage which moves forwards during concreting. The formwork carriage has an inner form and an outer form for shuttering the concrete tube. An interspace between the inner form and outer form is filled, in particular continuously, with concrete. The solidified concrete tube can be supported on pillars via bearings. The freshly solidified portion of the concrete tube is preferably supported on the inside by inner rollers and on the outside by outer rollers. In order to support the formwork carriage on the pillars, the formwork device can have supporting rollers. The formwork device for implementing the method and to the concrete tube produced by the method for the hyperloop passenger transport system.

Abstract: A composite support system based on a steel-concrete (concrete-filled steel tube) support and a shotcrete arch includes an anchor mesh layer provided on an inner wall of a roadway. A flexible compressible layer is provided on the outer side of the anchor mesh layer; a support frame is erected on the outer side of the flexible compressible layer; reinforcement meshes are respectively arranged on an inner side and an outer side of the support frame; the support frame and the reinforcement meshes form a framework to construct an arch spray layer; the reinforcement meshes and the support frame are embedded into an arch structure to form a rigid layer; the flexible compressible layer is provided between the rigid layer and the anchor spray layer. When the flexible compressible layer is compressed, the flexible compressible layer is deformed toward a reserved deformation space for a yielding purpose.

Abstract: A panel insert is provided which is installed in a concrete wall form and secured at an intended location such that when the concrete is poured into the form and cured, the panel remains in place and through which holes or openings can be readily formed after the concrete wall has been constructed. The panel insert comprises a box or enclosure made of a suitable plastic or other material and having an interior filled with a structural and thermally insulative foam or other material. At least one gasketed flange is provided around the periphery of the enclosure which forms a watertight seal between the concrete and panel.

Abstract: A method for filling a gap with a filler material, enabling prevention of inflow of the filler material into an air removing tool through its opening before complete removal of air from the gap, and enabling uniform filling of the gap with the filler material. The gap is between an existing conduit and a lining material provided inside the existing conduit. The method includes: inserting an air removing tool into an air removing hole bored through the lining material, and bringing a leading end face of the air removing tool into contact with the inner circumferential surface of the existing conduit; and injecting the filler material into the gap while expelling air from the gap through a leading end of the air removing tool, the air removing tool including, at its leading end, an air removing portion through which air is discharged.

Abstract: A masonry oven constructed with the aid of molds. An exemplary foam mold set for the on-site for the construction of a pizza oven. The mold set allows do-it-yourself homeowners, construction companies and the like to construct a custom pizza oven by simply applying fire bricks and high temperature mortar to the outer surface of the mold.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electronically controlled drug delivery device for administering a dose of a drug, comprising a body with a touchscreen and a control unit for controlling the touchscreen and operation of the drug delivery device related to delivery of the dose.

Abstract: A device for configuring deformable material to provide a predetermined relatively non-deformable visual display includes a plurality of configuration blocks for receiving deformable material that ultimately transforms to a relatively non-deformable material, and a key member for aligning and securing together adjacently disposed configuration blocks. Each of the configuration blocks include a plurality of gaps for arcuately disposing the configuration blocks; and an insert member that engages a ridge portion of each configuration block to ultimately configure an edge portion of the deformable material. A base portion of each configuration block ultimately receives deformable material thereupon that is configured to a predetermined design. Arm members of each configuration block and the insert member are manually removed, after the deformable material transforms to a relatively non-deformable material, to expose a predetermined design in the edge portion and the base portion of each configuration block.

Abstract: A manhole base assembly and a method for making the same, in which a non-cylindrical, low-volume concrete base is fully lined to protect the concrete against chemical and physical attack while in service. This lined concrete manhole base assembly may be readily produced using a modular manhole form assembly which can be configured for a wide variety of geometrical configurations compatible with, e.g., varying pipe angles, elevations and sizes. The form assembly is configurable to provide any desired angle and elevation for the pipe apertures using existing, standard sets of form assembly materials, and may also be used in conjunction with industry-standard cylindrical casting jackets for compatibility with existing casting operations. The resulting system provides for flexible construction of a wide variety of lined manhole base assemblies at minimal cost, reduced concrete consumption and reduced operational complexity.

Abstract: A safety barrier for a sump pit is disclosed. The safety barrier cooperates corrugations or discontinuities in the sump pit to support the safety barrier within the sump pit. The safety barrier includes a planar platform and at least two extendible legs that are attached to the planar platform. The extendable legs are used to contact or engage corrugations or discontinuities in the sump pit. The extension of extendable legs from the planar platform traps the device within the recessed surface of one of the corrugations or discontinuities of the sump pit.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a concrete apparatus with incorporated lifter are provided. A concrete apparatus is formed by placing a reinforcement system in a mold. The reinforcement system comprises a lifter. Concrete is poured into the mold such that the lifter protrudes from the poured concrete. After the concrete has hardened and the mold is removed, the lifter is used to carry and position the concrete apparatus. After the concrete apparatus is positioned, the lifter is removed at the circumference of the concrete apparatus leaving no holes, thereby eliminating water leakage due to lifting methods.

Abstract: Modular mold equipment for producing concrete culverts with tight tolerances. Modular mold equipment having a coupling plate is used to align and interconnect components of the mold. The components being aligned may have recesses for receiving the coupling plate. Modular mold equipment system with an extended size range to cover all standard concreted duct product sizes. Modular mold equipment having a pallet guide adjustment mechanism adapted for setting the pallet at a desired location in relation to a form. The desired location is based on a wall thickness of a concrete culvert to be produced. Modular mold equipment having a core that includes a core corner and another core component adapted to be coupled to the core corner, and locking apparatus adapted to lock the core corner to the other core component via a mechanism that extends outside the core.

Abstract: A drainage apparatus comprises a support device including a support segment defining a clamp path, a first clamp member and a second clamp member. At least the second clamp member is configured to be coupled to the support segment while being free to translate along the clamp path. The drainage apparatus further includes a wedge including a drive axis, a first edge and a second edge. The wedge is tapered along the drive axis between the first edge and the second edge, and the wedge is configured to be driven in a direction of the drive axis into a locked orientation of the support device.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for repairing failed metal pipe inverts includes an apparatus for distributing concrete that is positioned at one entrance of the metal pipe invert. The apparatus includes a frame having a forward end and a rearward end. A trough is connected to the forward end, and a support arm is connected to said rearward end. One end of a chute traverses the trough, while the other is supported by the support arm. A scraper is to the chute to spread concrete distributed from the trough into the pipe invert. The concrete is poured into the chute and distributed into the trough. The apparatus is pulled through the metal pipe invert to distribute concrete from an opening in the trough onto the metal pipe invert. The scraper engages the concrete to selectively spread the concrete on the metal pipe invert and repair the invert.

Abstract: A pliable combined support for decorative lighting comprises a receiver light mount having a light retaining notch and an insert light mount having a light retaining notch. The receiver light mounting bracket assembly is provided with an elongated channel with a tangential extrusion with holes for mounting to a surface or structure and gripping points for receiving lights. The insert light mounting bracket has an elongated insert with a tangential extrusion with holes for mounting to a surface or structure and gripping points for receiving lights. The receiver and insert mounting brackets may be coupled for a rotational frictional attachment whereby the lighting may be displayed in a fixed position along a building, structure, or surface. The receiver and insert mounting brackets can also provide a storage method that will allow lights to be stacked or boxed without tangling.

Abstract: In order to save material and/or for an easy assembly in a mould bottom of a bottom mould, a moulded piece forming a negative mould of at least a part of a chute of a shaft bottom which moulded piece is formed from a material forming a dead core and, optionally being assembled with at least one further moulded piece, forms the negative mould of a chute of a shaft bottom in the form of a moulded body, wherein the moulded piece(s) is (are) designed for being placed onto a mould bottom of a bottom mould for a shaft bottom and has (have) linear and/or an arcuate longitudinal extension, is characterized in that the moulded piece has at least one hollow space open toward the base which can be placed onto the mould bottom of the bottom mould and is designed as basically closed on the end faces lying opposite each other in the longitudinal extension of the moulded piece.

Abstract: A reusable drain installer device for drainage systems, in the form of at least one generally “U” shaped form having a length suitable for the length of the drain to be installed, generally vertical sides and a bottom. A flange is positioned on the top of the vertical sides extending out from the sides. Removable spreader members are used to maintain the sides in a vertical orientation and a removable end cap closes the ends of the forms.

Abstract: A modular trench drain system with sloping overlay rails. A non-sloping section of trench drain is transformed into a sloping trench drain by installing sloping overlay rails. The overlay rails rest on the top of the upper edge of the sidewalls and may have a ledge which allows grating, which spans across the channel, to rest on top. The modular channels sections may be held together and in place by a clip with holes for accepting support rods which further secure the channels in place before and after the concrete has been poured and cured around the channels.

Abstract: An assembly is provided for forming a trench of a predetermined shape. The trench-forming assembly includes a removable longitudinal form body, a pair of frame members and at least one mounting bracket assembly. The form body is capable of shaping a moldable trench forming composition poured around the form. Each frame member includes a support surface, and is in engagement with a respective side surface of the form body. The mounting bracket assemblies, each of which can include a mounting bracket and a pair of hook members, extend laterally across the top surface of the form body. In this regard, each mounting bracket assembly removably engages a downwardly facing side of the support surface of the frame members.

Abstract: A heat insulating stamper is disclosed. The heat insulating stamper includes an uppermost section made of a metal material, a lowermost section made of the same material as the uppermost section, and a middle section having a heat conductivity lower than the uppermost section. The middle section includes the same metal material as the uppermost section and the lowermost section, and heat insulating portions.

Abstract: An alignment device is disclosed use in maintaining the alignment of longitudinal frame members of a trench-forming assembly. The alignment device comprises a cross member. Extending in the same direction from opposite ends of the cross member is at least one pair of first lateral extensions. The pair of lateral extensions is spaced apart so as to contact the respective longitudinal frame members of the trench-forming assembly, and thereby maintain the two frame members at a distance relative to each other. The alignment device may further include at least one interior extension extending from the cross member in the same direction as the pair of first lateral extensions. In this embodiment, the interior extension defines a slot between the interior extension and at least one of the first lateral extensions, where the slot is structured is to receive at least a portion of one of the longitudinal frame members.

Abstract: An assembly is provided for forming a trench of a predetermined shape. The trench-forming assembly includes a removable longitudinal form body, a pair of frame members and at least one mounting bracket assembly. The form body is capable of shaping a moldable trench forming composition poured around the form. Each frame member includes a support surface, and is in engagement with a respective side surface of the form body. The mounting bracket assemblies, each of which can include a mounting bracket and a pair of hook members, extend laterally across the top surface of the form body. In this regard, each mounting bracket assembly removably engages a downwardly facing side of the support surface of the frame members.

Abstract: A hole former for a manhole with an invert, which aligns the hole with the invert such that pipes are properly aligned and will not leak or cause damming when connected to the manhole. The hole former has an alignment member with a central aperture as a part of the hole former or a separate part. The alignment member has a central cylindrical male portion, which fits into a central cylindrical female portion of the hole former to align the hole former and the alignment member. The invert has a tube on the central axis of its pipe portion. A straight bar inserted in the central axis of the alignment member and the tube in the invert aligns the hole former with the invert. When cement is poured over the hole former, the hole formed will be properly aligned to allow a pipe to be connected to the manhole.

Abstract: An alignment and support device for supporting and maintaining correct alignment of at least one pipe or conduit inside a form board during a concrete pour operation, the device comprising at least two attachment points for holding a pipe or conduit, and at least one attachment bracket, wherein the at least one attachment bracket is capable of attaching the alignment and support device to a form board.

Abstract: An assembly is provided for forming a trench of a predetermined shape. The trench-forming assembly includes a removable longitudinal form body, a pair of frame members and at least one mounting bracket assembly. The form body is capable of shaping a moldable trench forming composition poured around the form. Each frame member includes a support surface, and is in engagement with a respective side surface of the form body. The mounting bracket assemblies, each of which can include a mounting bracket and a pair of hook members, extend laterally across the top surface of the form body. In this regard, each mounting bracket assembly removably engages a downwardly facing side of the support surface of the frame members.

Abstract: A method and mold assembly for forming concrete or another moldable composition. A plurality of elongate elements, such as PVC pipes, are stacked in rows in gravity-stable arrangement to form a contour, such as an arch. The radius of the arch may be controlled by arranging the pipes as desired. Particulate matter, such as sand, may be used between the stacked pipes. Also, an anchor assembly can be used to secure one or more of the pipes to the earth. After the pipes are stacked and a bed of sand has been placed thereon, a waterproof cover is laid over the top of the stack, and layer of concrete is spread. After the concrete is set, the pipes, the cover and the anchor assemblies are removed. The removal will be expedited by washing the sand from the stack. Once removed, the pipes and anchors can be reused indefinitely.

Abstract: A precast safety end for use with culverts on highway, driveway, and road drainage crossings has a base having a depending flange at its outer end and an upright wall at its inner end, and opening in the wall to register with the opening in an abutting pipe culvert. Upright wings on each side of the base connect with the upright end wall. The side walls taper downwardly from the upright end wall to the end of the base. The side walls have outwardly protruding wings on either side to prevent erosion and overgrowth of grass.

Abstract: The present invention comprises an apparatus for supporting a frame from a utility container. The apparatus comprises a plurality of support members being configured to form a box. The support members are slidably attached to each other. The apparatus further comprises at least one actuator being positioned between and attached to the support members. When the actuator is caused to lengthen, the support members slide away from each other until the box maintains position in the utility container thereby providing support to the frame.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tunnel form comprising: two vertical forming walls (2) joined by a horizontal wall (3) in two parts (3A), and at the base of the form, means for adjusting the height of the position of the top edge (5) of the tunnel form relative to the reference surface (6), and means of support (7) at least indirectly with the reference surface so that it can be extracted from the tunnel after production. This tunnel form is characterized in that the aforementioned height adjusting means (4) are supported by props (9), each slide-mounted in a sleeve (10) attached to the base of the tunnel form.

Abstract: A method for making a catch-pit, such as the catch-pits often associated with underground pipeline junctions, manholes, or the like, where it is desirable to join a horizontal pipe with a larger-diameter, vertical, hollow, cylindrical works by means of a cottering or sleeve joint. The method includes the use of a removable profile component at the time the wall element of the pit or manhole is manufactured, to create a specially contoured opening in the wall to receive a correspondingly-shaped sleeve joint, which in turn receives the pipe.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tunnel form comprising:

Abstract: A hole former assembly used to form a reusable hole former assembly used during the construction of a manhole base. The hole former assembly of the present invention aligns the center of the formed hole in the concrete manhole base sidewall with the center of an inlet or outlet opening of a canal bed liner embedded in the base of the manhole. The hole former assembly is suitable for use in either wet casting or dry casting the base of the manhole with the inlet and/or outlet of the invert embedded in a sidewall of the base of the manhole. Several of the component parts of the hole former assembly of the present invention may be molded as a single unit and thereafter separated, thereby reducing certain manufacturing costs of the component parts.

Abstract: The use of two stationary bars and a moveable sliding and rotating center bar to cradle and clamp at three points, burning wood and/or embers while repositioning them within a fireplace or campfire. The opening and closing of the jaws being accomplished by the forward or backward sliding motion achieved by pulling the center bar back or pushing it forward with the hand located on the back handle.

Abstract: An apparatus for forming a trench which is adapted to receive at least one grate that will cover the trench. The apparatus comprises first and second frame rails that are connected by at least one removable spacer. The spacer is sized and configured to maintain proper alignment and spacing between the first and second frame rails during the formation of the trench. The removable spacer is connected to the first and second frame rails with spacer securing means. In addition to securing the at least one spacer to the first and second frame rails, the securing means also can be used to fixedly secure the at least one grate in place on the first and second frame rails.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus and method for a multimodal electromechanical insect known as an entomopter. The entomopter is a species of micro air vehicle (MAV), which is defined as a flying vehicle having no dimension greater than 15 cm. The entomopter mimics the flight characteristics of an insect by flapping wings to generate lift. The entomopter's wings are powered by a reciprocating power source. The same power source may be used to power legs to enable the entomopter to crawl along the ground. In a preferred embodiment, the power source is a compact noncombustive engine known as a reciprocating chemical muscle (RCM).

Abstract: An elongated, curved framework with a variable degree of curvature. The framework comprises plural link members, joint units connecting the link members together, and elements for bending the link members at the joints. A desired number of link members can be connected together to provide a desired length of elongated, curved framework. Inside the joint unit is located a bolt-engaging member, and the joint unit and the bolt-engaging member are joined together by a bolt. The bolt is engaged with a nut. Rotating the bolt in one direction causes the link members to bend at the joint in one direction. Rotating the bolt in an opposed direction causes the link members to bend at the joint in an opposed direction. Three pins can be used to enable the link members to withstand load well.

Abstract: A trench liner system used for forming a single or a dual containment trench where expansion and contraction of the liner is controlled. For single containment, the trench system has a primary liner or a primary liner and a separator. For dual containment, the trench system has a primary liner and a secondary liner, or a primary liner, a separator and a secondary liner. Each system also includes anchors spaced along the length of the liner so as to partition the liner into juxtaposed vertical segments. The anchors allow unimpeded contraction and expansion of the liner between anchors within a segment. These embodiments may include a holding element for holding the liners against the trench walls so as to allow each segment to expand and contract along its respective length. Another embodiment of this invention provides laterally extending cavities spaced along the length of the trench.

Abstract: A trench liner system used for forming a single or a dual containment trench where expansion and contraction of the liner is controlled. For single containment, the trench system has a primary liner or a primary liner and a separator. For dual containment, the trench system has a primary liner and a secondary liner, or a primary liner, a separator and a secondary liner. Each system also includes anchors spaced along the length of the liner so as to partition the liner into juxtaposed vertical segments. The anchors allow unimpeded contraction and expansion of the liner between anchors within a segment. These embodiments may include a holding element for holding the liners against the trench walls so as to allow each segment to expand and contract along its respective length. Another embodiment of this invention provides laterally extending cavities spaced along the length of the trench.

Abstract: A hole former for use in forming a concrete wall section having a hole extending therethrough. The concrete wall section is fabricated in a cavity that is defined by a first and a second form. The hole former comprises a plug and a preferably detachable suction cup. The suction cup retains the plug in a selected position between the first and second forms while concrete is being poured into the cavity.

Abstract: The present invention is embodied in a duct assembly system for the shaping and support of skins against a bulkhead, including an articulating skin expanding member conforming, in an extended position, to a cross section of the bulkhead, and a support means attached to the expanding member for insertion of the expanding member into the skins and alignment of the expanding member adjacent to the bulkhead.

Abstract: A method for cutting first and second complementary foamed plastic bodies of a predetermined shape from a single workpiece includes the step of moving a linear cutting element through the workpiece. The linear cutting element, such as a heated wire, is moved through the workpiece to form a first surface which forms a portion of the predetermined shape of the first and second foamed plastic bodies. The workpiece is thereafter shifted in position relative to the linear cutting element and the linear cutting element is again moved through the shifted workpiece to form a second surface. Due to the shifting of the workpiece, the first surface is sloped relative to the second surface. The first and second foamed plastic bodies are preferably first and second trench forms defining the shapes of different sections of a trench drain which has a continuously sloped bottom surface.

Abstract: A trench liner system used for lining a single containment trench and for forming a dual containment trench from a single containment trench comprising a primary liner means within the trench supported by a separating means between the primary liner and the trench walls and bottom, and a means for holding the primary liner means and the separating means to the trench walls. The separating means comprises a plurality of pairs of elongated members disposed along the trench such that the rear surface of each elongated member is in contact with one wall of the trench and the underside surface of each member is in contact with the bottom of the trench. The elongated members are in opposed relationship to each other. The length of the lower portion of each elongated member is less than one-half the width of the bottom of the trench so that a gap is formed between the distal edges of the lower portions to position therein a means for detecting a leak in the primary liner.

Abstract: A system for forming a single-walled trench comprising a pair of frame members, each having a horizontal section and a section depending from the horizontal section; a collapsing pair of wall pans having sidewalls interior to the depending portion of the frame members, a bottom floor disposed between the sidewalls, a releasing mechanism to collapse inward the sidewalls, a device which collapses the sidewalls inward and removes the entire bottom and sidewalls from the poured trench leaving the frames embedded securely in the concrete; and adjustable anchoring means attached to the frame members for providing vertical adjustment of the frame members relative to the ground and each other, leaving all but the frame members available for re-use.

Abstract: A trench forming assembly and removable form for forming a trench of predetermined shape is disclosed according to the present invention. The removable form includes an elongate form body having top, bottom and opposed side surfaces and first and second elongate form removal slots extending upwardly from the bottom surface of the form body. Preferably the removable form has a top surface defining a complex shape including at least a first upwardly extending ear portion which extends longitudinally along the top surface. At least a first form removal slot of this elongate form body extends into a portion of the first ear portion. Advantageously, the form body includes a pair of coplanar elongate slots integrally formed in the side surfaces for receiving a pair of frame members in a predetermined coplanar, spaced relationship above the bottom surface of the form body.

Abstract: A mold for casting an inverted base section of a manhole includes a core for forming an inner surface of the base section, and a jacket surrounding the core for forming an outer surface of the base section. A domed plate atop the core but below an upper edge of the jacket, and having a peripheral shape corresponding to that of the core, seals off the interior of the core and produces the floor shape of the base section. A trough former is placed between opposite interior sides of the jacket and above the domed plate. The flanges of the trough former are cut along arcs conforming to the shape of the domed plate so that cementitious material poured into the mold does not leak between the domed plate and the trough former. Hole formers are similarly seated atop the trough former.

Abstract: A system for constructing concrete culverts is disclosed wherein reusable outer form and rebar supporting assemblies are set in place in an excavation and are used to form outer portions of the floor and outer walls of the culvert. Forming the outer walls of the culvert is facilitated by anchoring the lower regions of the form assemblies in the outer region of the floor as it is being poured by means of concrete anchors, which remain set in the concrete but are removable from the form assemblies. As a particular feature of this invention, the form assemblies are each provided with a protective wall spaced from the form assembly and adjacent walls of the excavation, forming a protective space where workers may work while being protected from collapse of walls of the excavation.

Abstract: A system for forming a multi-walled trench comprising an outer wall, an inner wall disposed within the outer wall and along which the fluid to be contained flows, means for securing in position the inner wall so as to allow expansion and contraction thereof relative to the outer wall and means for vertically adjusting the trench relative to the surface elevation prior to the pouring of concrete. Various embodiments of the securing means are provided.

Abstract: A concrete molding device is provided for settling poured concrete. In a preferred embodiment, the form is composed of a plurality of segments stacked one upon the other, each having at least one strengthening flange located on its inner periphery. A vibratory unit containing a base unit provided with a slot is then attached to a flange in tongue and groove fashion.

Abstract: Forms for a cylindrical wall of poured concrete are made of plywood sheets nailed to horizontally-spaced beams, to which are clamped transversely arranged walers. The walers are assembled in strings and the string are in parallel spaced relationship. The walers in a string are hinged together at the sheet-facing side of the walers and at least one of two adjacent waler sections is curved. Screw assemblies are mounted in brackets located at the ends of the walers but on the sides facing away from the sheets, and are operable to push or pull the walers out of alignment so that they can be pulled or pushed into a ring shape and, in so doing, bend the sheets into generally cylindrical shapes. When the sheets are raised on end, with the beams disposed vertically they provide the inside and outside wall forms for receiving concrete, for example, poured between them to form an annular cylindrical wall for a tank or the like.

Abstract: A formwork for a draft tube which includes ganged precast forms, each precast form corresponding to a curved segment of the draft tube. The precast forms are molded with continuous side plates extending thereabout and anchored in the precast concrete form and projecting beyond the surface opposite to the contact surface to provide a flange. A fastening means for attaching adjacent forms with a space therebetween to allow for stripping. A method includes determining the outline of the inner surface of the draft tube and dividing it into segments and preparing molds to make precast forms corresponding to each segment. The precast forms are assembled and shored to provide the draft tube ganged formwork, and concrete is poured about the draft tube formwork and is cured. The precast forms are stripped from the set concrete structure and reused in another draft tube formwork.

Abstract: A form assembly for casting a lining wall in an existing manhole includes a cylindrical lower form assembly, a circular horizontal form assembly, and a cylindrical upper form assembly. All three assemblies are formed of smaller segments which are assembled together within the manhole and which can be disassembled after the manhole has been repaired.