Static Structure, E.g., A Building Component Patents (Class 29/897.3)
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Patent number: 8105035Abstract: The invention relates to a wind turbine rotor blade comprising a blade tip and a lightning protection system. The rotor blade includes at least one lightning receptor at the surface of the blade in an external distance (Lex) from the distal end of the blade tip, and a lightning receptor base inside the rotor blade arranged at an first internal distance (Li1) from the distal end of the blade tip. The rotor blade further includes means for changing at least one electric property of the rotor blade at the lightning receptor base, as compared to the electric properties of the ambient air by increasing the electric field supported between the lightning receptor base and the inner surface of the rotor blade. The invention further relates to a method for manufacturing a wind turbine rotor blade.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2008Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: Vestas Wind Systems A/SInventor: Kim Bertelsen
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Publication number: 20120011722Abstract: Method and Apparatus for fabricating a spacer frame for use in an insulating glass unit. One of a multiple number of possible spacer frame materials is chosen for the spacer frame. An elongated strip of the material is moved to a notching station where notches are formed at corner locations. The character of the notches is adjusted based on the selection of the metal strip material and more particularly to achieve bending of the material in an repeatable, straightforward manner. Better control over the notching process is also achieved by exhaust flow control of a double acting cylinder. A positioning spacer achieve very accurate side to side positioning of a die and anvil to precisely notch and deform the metal strip. Downstream from the notching station the metal strip is bent into a channel shaped elongated frame member having side walls. Further downstream a leading strip of channel shaped material is severed or separated from succeeding material still passing through the notching and bending station.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: GED Integrated Solutions, Inc.Inventors: WILLIAM A. BRIESE, Timothy B. McGlinchy, John Grismer
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Patent number: 8091238Abstract: The apparatus mounts a locking element into a groove in an edge of a panel. An advance device feeds a stream of locking elements to a pressing device which mounts the locking elements into the groove on the edge of the panel. The locking elements are fed from a line of locking elements stored on a reel. A separating device cuts the line of locking elements into individual locking elements. The separating device is positioned either upstream of the advancing device or immediately upstream of the pressing device. When the separating device is immediately upstream of the pressing device, a spring is used to flex the stream during the short stoppage when the separating device separates individual locking elements from the line of locking elements.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2006Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Akzenta Paneele + Profile GmbHInventor: Hans-Juergen Hannig
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Patent number: 8082667Abstract: Apparatus and methods for securing a first structural member and a second structural member to one another. In one embodiment a two-piece fitting is provided. The fitting includes a variable gap between attachment surfaces, enabling the fitting to accommodate structural members of variable thickness. The fitting also includes overlapping sections that provide increased resistance to pull-off loads and impact loads. The configuration of the fitting advantageously simplifies the assembly process and preserves the integrity of the adhesive to form a strong joint.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2007Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Richard L. Kulesha
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Patent number: 8074359Abstract: An automated assembly, system and method for a narrow-gap Electroslag-welded moment connection welded between horizontal beam to vertical column flanges includes vertical column doubler plates affixed to the column web and horizontal beam doubler plates affixed to the beam web with alignment of the respective webs/doubler plates to carry the moment load through the vertical support columns. An embodiment includes a radius in each horizontal beam doubler plate. The assembly, system and method is readily applicable to overdesign moment load factors.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2010Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Inventor: William L. Bong
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Publication number: 20110289869Abstract: Some embodiments provide a fenestration apparatus including at least one glazing pane capable of being installed in an opening of a building envelope and a tessellated structure disposed adjacent to the at least one glazing pane. The tessellated structure can include at least one partition having a first face and a second face. The at least one partition can define a plurality of spatially separated cells within a substantially contiguous region of the opening. Each of the plurality of spatially separated cells can have a cell width and a cell depth. Each of the plurality of spatially separated cells can be at least partially surrounded by the first face of the at least one partition, the second face of the at least one partition, or a combination of the first face and the second face of the at least one partition.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2010Publication date: December 1, 2011Inventors: Paul August Jaster, Keith Robert Kopitzke, David James Wilson, David Windsor Rillie
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Patent number: 8065848Abstract: A system and method of manufacture providing reinforced structurally functional load-bearing members, including but not limited to using thermoplastic materials, such as High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) or polypropylene (PP), reinforced such as with an aluminum alloy, glass-reinforced polyurethane (foamed or unfoamed), or carbon fiber core element. Among its possible uses, the present invention has application for provision of structural support members, such as an illustrative I-joist product having a vertical center member preferably comprising a thermoplastic material, and top and bottom flanges having structurally meaningful reinforcement. The center member and flanges preferably comprising a thermoplastic material provides a relatively hard, durable, substantially weather-resistant structure. Certain embodiments of the present invention include reinforcing members having a plurality of lobes or arms.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2008Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: TAC Technologies, LLCInventors: Barry L. Carlson, Jason Underhill
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Patent number: 8061036Abstract: A method for making window with a decorative polymer panel assembly. The method can include forming a polymer grille by cutting a design into a polymer with a low-moisture content. The polymer grille can have a frame portion and a design portion. A seal can be contiguously disposed about a perimeter of the frame portion. A grille assembly can be formed by disposing a translucent panel on each side of the seal, forming an air space with the polymer grille disposed within the air space. The grille assembly can be pressed, heated and cooled, forming the decorative polymer panel assembly. The decorative polymer panel assembly can be disposed within a frame which can be disposed within an opening of a structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2010Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Glasscraft Door CompanyInventors: John B. Plummer, Marjorie Plummer
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Patent number: 8056236Abstract: Method for manufacturing floor panels, of the type, which comprises a top layer (4) on the basis of synthetic material (5) and which, at least at two opposite sides (7A-8A; 7B-8B), has profiled edge areas (9) that comprise at least coupling parts (10), whereby, for manufacturing the floor panels (1), one starts from a board-shaped material (6), characterized in that the floor panels (1) are formed at least partially by means of a laser treatment (11) of said board-shaped material (6).Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2006Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Flooring Industries Limited, SARLInventors: Dries Brouckaert, Christian Vandevoorde
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Patent number: 8056234Abstract: A stock supply station for use in a insulated glass unit component production line includes a plurality of rotatable sheet stock coils, an indexing mechanism, and an uncoiling mechanism. The indexing mechanism is coupled to the sheet stock coils for indexing a selected one of the sheet stock coils to an uncoiling position. The uncoiling mechanism selectively uncoils sheet stock from a sheet stock coil indexed to the uncoiling position to thereby provide sheet stock to a downstream processing station.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2009Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: GED Integrated Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Tom Calcei, Mohamed Khalfoun, Brian G. James, Timothy B. McGlinchy, John Grismer, Robert R. Shepherd, II
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Patent number: 8051569Abstract: New and useful method of building a boiler frame significantly reduces the use of high load-lifting height crane and improves the operation efficiency despite bad weather. Multiple levels of steel supporting posts, which are established beforehand, are linked together with their top portion by beams and the 9th floor unit is fixed to the posts at an intermediate floor position temporarily. Suspension rods, which are suspended from lifting jacks, are then connected to the 8th floor unit and jacked up, while floor units made for lower than the 8th floor are connected on the ground to form a multi-floor unit. After connecting the multi-floor unit to the 9th floor unit the temporary fixation is released, the multi-floor unit is lifted up, and each floor unit is permanently fixed to the designated floor position repeatedly and respectively.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2007Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignees: Hitachi Plant Technologies, Ltd., Babcock-Hitachi Kabushiki KaisyaInventors: Shigeyoshi Kawaguchi, Motoshi Horinouchi, Shinichi Sagawa, Yoshitaka Masuda, Masakatsu Imamura, Minoru Sakino, Yasuaki Kawashima
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Patent number: 8046918Abstract: A method of reinforcing a hollow beam by inserting a sleeve that is held in place by a tang that is placed on a supporting portion of a first or second opening formed in the beam. A fastener is inserted inside the sleeve. A component is attached to the beam by inserting a fastener through the sleeve. An insertion tool may be used to insert the sleeve into the beam.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2010Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Robert Franklin Yustick, Richard Kip Mushisky, Gregg John Davies
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Patent number: 8046919Abstract: A method of manufacturing a plastic molded shutter assembly that can be customized in size. A shutter of a standard length, or series of shutters of standard lengths are manufactured. A plurality of cuts are made in the shutter, removing a predetermined amount of material from the shutter. The end cap is replaced and fixedly secured to the remaining shutter, resulting in a single shutter of a desired length.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2007Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Pinckney Molded Plastics, Inc.Inventors: Timothy J. Coughlin, Donald Verna, Richard C. Kruyer
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Publication number: 20110259462Abstract: A large scale structure includes a plurality of panels, wherein each panel has at least one opening therethrough. And each panel has opposed edge profiles that are positionable next to adjacent panels and opposed end profiles that are positionable next to adjacent panels. A plurality of rods extend through aligned openings so as to interconnect the plurality of panels to one another. And a plurality of coupling nuts, each coupling nut attachable to an end of one of the rods, wherein the coupling nuts secure the panels to one another. An insert with apertures aligned with the openings allows a rod to extend through the insert and facilitate securement of the insert to the plurality of panels so as to form a section. Additional sections can be assembled as needed to form the structure. A method of assembling the structure is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2010Publication date: October 27, 2011Inventors: Randy L. Gaigler, Kishan L. Goel, Tushar K. Shah
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Publication number: 20110247215Abstract: The present invention relates to a sheet-like construction element composed of composite material, comprising two metallic outer layers, a rigid polyurethane foam layer, and a compact polyurethane layer which comprises microcapsules with a capsule core composed of latent-heat-accumulator material, and also to a process for its production, and to its use.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2009Publication date: October 13, 2011Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Marco Schmidt, Marco Balbo Block, Volker Schmidt, Annerose Heimes-Scheller, Lothar Jandel
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Publication number: 20110247468Abstract: An apparatus and method for producing a thatch roofing material for building construction, the apparatus includes a pair of stanchions, a supporting frame, at least one holding member for holding the container, a first shaft extending substantially perpendicular to each stanchion of the pair of stanchions, and a blade coupled to the first shaft for cutting the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2010Publication date: October 13, 2011Inventor: David SAIIA
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Publication number: 20110239579Abstract: A liquid-resistant control systems enclosure may include a shell, a shaft and at least one shell anchoring member. The shell may include a top, a shell wall connected to and extending downwardly from a perimeter of the top, and a sleeve. The shaft may extend upwardly through a surface pad and may be adapted to pass through the sleeve. The sleeve may include a sleeve wall extending downwardly from an inner perimeter of an opening in the top. The sleeve may matingly engage the shaft to move the shell between a raised position and a lowered position. The shell may be moveable between a latched position and an unlatched position. The shell may be adapted to be positioned in the latched position when the shell is in the lowered position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventor: Thomas F. Smaidris
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Publication number: 20110232221Abstract: A buckling restrained brace is for connection between two connecting plates of a framework, and includes a restraining unit and an axial member. The axial member includes a middle section surrounded by the restraining unit, two first coupling sections, and two second coupling sections. The first coupling sections are connected respectively and perpendicularly to opposite longitudinal end portions of the middle section. Each first coupling section has a portion exposed from a respective one of longitudinal ends of the restraining unit, and is formed with a first coupling groove for engaging a respective one of the connecting plates. The second coupling sections are connected respectively and perpendicularly to the opposite longitudinal ends of the middle section. Each second coupling section has a portion exposed from a respective one of the longitudinal end portions of the restraining unit, and is formed with a second coupling groove for engaging a respective one of the connecting plates.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2010Publication date: September 29, 2011Applicant: NATIONAL APPLIED RESEARCH LABORATORIESInventors: Keh-Chyuan TSAI, Pao-Chun LIN, Chih-Yu WEI, An-Chien WU
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Publication number: 20110232202Abstract: A habitable structure formed by a container having walls, the container walls having openings and cement or concrete surrounding the container walls, the cement or concrete is adhered, fixed or anchored to the container walls through said openings.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2011Publication date: September 29, 2011Inventor: Rodrigo GRAF FERNANDEZ
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Patent number: 8020271Abstract: A self-raising form control system and method is provided that that may be used to form elevator shafts and other vertical building structures. The apparatus includes one or more form elements for defining an area to receive a formable material, such as concrete. Each element is attached to the form structure. A lift apparatus is provided for lifting the form elements. The lift apparatus comprises a measurement device for measuring the position of said lift apparatus relative to a fixed point. The lift apparatus is connected to the form structure. A control unit is provided for controlling the lift apparatus. The control unit is signal connected to the measurement device and is signal connected to the lift apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2008Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Norton BaumInventors: Norton Baum, Norman John Dziedzic, Jr.
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Patent number: 8006387Abstract: A method for processing parts. In one advantageous embodiment, a setoff set of studs are welded to a part to form a set of fixed studs. A set of tabs are attached to the set of fixed studs. The set of tabs are affixed to a manufacturing tool.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2007Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Michael L. Watts, Mark Michael Walker
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Patent number: 8006441Abstract: The present invention is an improved method of making cornice assemblies and other trim members utilizing the process of pultrusion. The cornice assemblies and the other trim members made by the method of the present invention exhibit superior strength to weight ratios, low expansion and contraction due to changes in temperature and humidity, as well being less labor intensive to install.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2005Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: PN II, Inc.Inventor: William J. Pulte
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Publication number: 20110197525Abstract: The invention relates to a method for trimming a building frontage. The method includes: applying an insulation onto said wall, from the wall towards the outside; applying a solar receptor after the insulation; forming a channel between the insulation and a rigid outer layer; placing a partially transparent and/or cut-out flexible strip therein; closing the channel with the outer layer having at least 90% of the surface thereof made of at least one transparent or translucent protection feature. The invention also relates to a kit for trimming a building frontage capable of being implemented by the method.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2009Publication date: August 18, 2011Applicant: OPALYInventors: Xavier Balduini, Jean Maillard
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Publication number: 20110173918Abstract: An adjustable wall brace may include: (a) an adjustment portion including a right-hand threaded portion and a left-hand threaded portion; (b) an extension portion including a threaded aperture configured to received at least one of the right-hand threaded portion and the left-hand threaded portion; and (c) a base portion including a threaded aperture configured to received at least one of the right-hand threaded portion and the left-hand threaded portion. A method for manufacturing an adjustable wall brace may include: (a) disposing an extension member within an extension receiving member; (b) receiving a first threaded portion of a dual-threaded adjustment mechanism within a threaded receiving aperture of at least one of the extension member and the extension receiving member; and (c) receiving a second threaded portion of the dual-threaded adjustment within a second threaded receiving aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2010Publication date: July 21, 2011Inventor: Lyndon Graham
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Publication number: 20110167638Abstract: A buckling restrained brace includes a deformable core contained within an outer casing. Ends of the core protrude from the casing for connection to a frame or other structure. A length of the deformable core between its ends, referred to as the gauge or yielding section, is capable of deforming during an earthquake or blast loading. The gauge section is differentially heat treated from the ends so that the gauge section has a lower yield strength than the ends. The casing provides containment of the core to prevent buckling of the core. A metal foil interface or unbonding layer is provided between the deformable core and the casing so that the deformable core does not bind to the casing. The buckling restrained brace provides significant performance improvements over prior art BRBs coupled with simplified assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2010Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: KAZAK COMPOSITES, INC.Inventors: Pavel Bystricky, Jerome P. Fanucci
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Patent number: 7975384Abstract: Apparatus/systems and methods are disclosed for facilitating installation of conduit systems through construction openings. Exemplary embodiments enable one to form, maintain, and controllably block the openings and incorporate the apparatus/systems into the finished construction. Exemplary apparatus/systems disclosed include (i) a structural member that includes one or more side walls defining an opening, one or more base flaps, and one or more top flaps, and (ii) at least one cover to controllably block said opening. Exemplary methods disclosed include (i) installing said apparatus/system that includes (1) securing the structural member relative to a deck, and (2) introducing cement/concrete relative to structural member covering the base flaps and fixing the structural member with respect to the deck, and (ii) installing a conduit system through an apparatus/system-defined opening that includes encasing the cover(s) together with the installed conduit system.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2007Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Inventor: Nathan Shapiro
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Publication number: 20110162290Abstract: A photovoltaic cell support assembly (10) comprises a first surface (32) provided with a plurality of recesses (14) configured to receive respective hooks (16) to facilitate hanging of the assembly (10) to a wall (18) to which the hooks (16) are attached. The assembly (10) is also provided with a second surface (13) configured to mechanically and electrically couple with one or more photovoltaic cells (24) and an electric circuit (22) supported by the assembly (10). The electrical circuit (22) is provided with a plurality of terminals (60) that extend through the second surface (13) to provide the mechanical and electrical coupling of the photovoltaic cells (24). The electric circuit (22) is configured to electrically connect the or each photovoltaic cell (24) coupled to the second surface together and to electrically connect the assembly (10) to a second like assembly (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2010Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicants: ALTERNATIVE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD., DRAGON ENERGY PTE. LTD.Inventors: Christopher G.E. Nightingale, Boon Hou Tay, Swee Ming Goh
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Publication number: 20110146598Abstract: A system for retaining boiler tubes in an array includes a bracket having a contoured surface defining at least one channel, the channel being semi-cylindrical and defined by an elongated cross section having a rounded portion and two elongated legs extending therefrom to define a substantially U-shaped cross section, and a planar section located at a terminus of each leg. The system also comprises a plate connectable to at least one planar section of the bracket. A method of manufacturing a cuff for a boiler tube assembly includes bending a bracket having at least one channel therein, the channel being configured to receive a boiler tube of the boiler tube assembly; and machining a plate, the plate being configured and sized to be positioned over the channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2009Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: ALSTOM TECHNOLOGY LTD.Inventors: Michael S. Conner, Stephen J. Koviack, Jack R. Worley
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Publication number: 20110146078Abstract: An embodiment of the present disclosure provides complex curved structures and methods of making the same without requiring specially made frames or the like. These structures may include complex multi-axis, spherical, semi-spherical, twisted, or other like curves, for example. In this illustrative embodiment, individually sized boxes are stacked or assembled to form the structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2010Publication date: June 23, 2011Inventors: Jonas Hauptman, Paul James, Walter Zesk
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Publication number: 20110131902Abstract: A stair tread overlay includes a tread and a front nosing attached to a front edge of the tread by a tongue and groove joint to provide a strong mechanical joint between the nosing and tread. Adhesive may be applied at the tongue and groove joint to enhance the strength of the joint. A horizontally symmetrical side nosing having a profile matching the profile of the front nosing may be attached an edge of the tread adjacent to the front nosing. The stair tread and nosings may be in the form of a kit used to cover an existing staircase to enhance the appearance of the staircase. The method of making the overlay is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2010Publication date: June 9, 2011Inventor: Robert H. YOUNG
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Publication number: 20110107710Abstract: An improved connector and connection joining a plurality of supported structural members, preferably four roof trusses or rafters to a supporting structural member, preferably a header or girder truss. The connector is formed with a plurality of seat members, preferably four, that are joined to back member sections at angular junctures stiffened by shallow embossments. Variations can have three or five seat members.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2009Publication date: May 12, 2011Inventor: Stanley K. Sias
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Publication number: 20110094570Abstract: The present invention is premised upon a photovoltaic device suitable for directly mounting on a structure. The device includes an active portion including a photovoltaic cell assembly having a top surface portion that allows transmission of light energy to a photoactive portion of the photovoltaic device for conversion into electrical energy and a bottom surface having a bottom bonding zone; and an inactive portion immediately adjacent to and connected to the active portion, the inactive portion having a region for receiving a fastener to connect the device to the structure and having on a top surface, a top bonding zone; wherein one of the top and bottom bonding zones comprises a first bonding element and the other comprises a second bonding element, the second bonding element designed to interact with the first bonding element on a vertically overlapped adjacent photovoltaic device to bond the device to such adjacent device or to the structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2010Publication date: April 28, 2011Inventors: Michelle L. Boven, James R. Keenihan, Stan Lickly, Claude Brown, JR., Robert J. Cleereman, Timothy C. Plum
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Publication number: 20110094554Abstract: A shelter of the type having collapsed and expanded configurations. In one of several example embodiments, the expanded configuration includes a tunnel-shaped portion forming a pair of opposing side walls and a roof section. The roof section has a peak positioned above the side walls and the tunnel-shaped portion may include opposing ends with a first opening at the first end and a second opening at the second end, each opening capable of accommodating an end wall. A first sheet is foldable along at least first and second crease lines to define the walls and roof section, the walls having an upper separation distance between the first and second crease lines when the shelter is expanded. The first sheet is segmented into panels with pairs of adjoining panels forming pleats each having a vertex extending from a crease line to an adjoining footing flap, the walls having a lower separation distance between footing flaps on different walls when the shelter is expanded.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2011Publication date: April 28, 2011Inventor: Steve Ostrowski
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Publication number: 20110088350Abstract: A main tee member having a measurement indicia system for use with a suspended ceiling includes a support flange and a web extending upwardly from the support flange. The web has first and second sides and a plurality of receiving channels extending from the first side of the web to the second side of the web. The receiving channels are configured to receive a cross tee member. A plurality of first indicia are marked on the first side, and a plurality of second indicia are marked on the second side, and are disposed at the same incremental distances along the length of the main tee member for indicating the location of a selected receiving channel for receiving a first selected cross tee member, and for indicating the location of a selected receiving channel for receiving a second selected cross tee member to be introduced from the opposite side.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2010Publication date: April 21, 2011Inventors: James J. Lehane, Donald James Leahy
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Patent number: 7921562Abstract: A method of welding a deck plate and a closed section rib both constituting a steel plate deck, comprising: working a root portion of the closed section rib to have a flat surface in parallel with a surface of the deck plate; and welding the deck plate and the closed section rib while making the flat surface of the closed section rib to be in contact with the surface of the deck plate.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2008Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignees: Ihi Corporation, Kabushiki Kaisha Kobe Seiko ShoInventors: Noboru Kiji, Masashi Fujiwara, Tsutomu Matsuoka, Shigeki Nishiyama, Makoto Ota
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Publication number: 20110079265Abstract: A power generating system is manufactured, integrated and operated within an exterior shell or façade of a building structure. The system components—energy generating devices (which can be photovoltaic), control units and associated power/signal wiring are incorporated and operated within individual unitized curtain wall units making up the façade including both in vision and spandrel areas.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventor: Joe Brescia
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Publication number: 20110079381Abstract: A stage tool apparatus is described. In several exemplary embodiments, the stage tool apparatus is part of tubular string or casing positioned within a preexisting structure such as, for example, a wellbore.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Applicant: Top-Co Cementing Products Inc.Inventors: Gene Cejero, Hoang The Truong, Steve Giordano
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Publication number: 20110072665Abstract: Methods are described for integrating a UL compliant power generating system within an exterior shell or façade of a building structure. The energy generating devices (which can be photovoltaic), control units and associated power/signal wiring are incorporated and integrated within individual unitized curtain wall units making up the façade, and are adapted to be UL compliant.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventor: Joe Brescia
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Publication number: 20110073156Abstract: A power generating system is manufactured and operated within an exterior shell or façade of a building structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventor: Joe Brescia
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Publication number: 20110061319Abstract: An IG unit includes a perimeter structure having a port, a first pane supported by the perimeter structure, a second pane supported by the perimeter structure opposite the first pane with an interior space defined between the first and second panes that is sealed and connected to the port, and a membrane valve assembly adapted to act as a self-sealing access to the port. The membrane valve assembly optionally includes a first sealant layer, a second membrane layer, and a third sealant layer, for example.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2009Publication date: March 17, 2011Applicant: PELLA CORPORATIONInventors: Howard C. Anderson, Andy Schirz, Kenneth E. Nossaman
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Publication number: 20110057481Abstract: A structural member assembly includes a substantially hollow structural member and a structural reinforcer. The hollow structural member is formed by a plurality of panels. At least one of the panels includes a cut-out region extending from the edge of the panel to the interior of the panel so that the cut-out region is not fully enclosed by the panel. The structural reinforcer includes a rigid carrier and a bonding material. The structural reinforcer is installed in the interior of the structural member across said cut-out region.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2010Publication date: March 10, 2011Inventors: VINCENT BELPAIRE, Sebastien Delneufcourt, Francois Godillon, Gaetan Lison
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Publication number: 20110036027Abstract: A skylight or other like panel comprising a dual glazed framing system is provided. The dual glazed framing system includes opposing glazing panels, a frame with supporting ledges, and translucent insulating particulate material is encapsulated in a insulating cavity defined by the frame and the opposing panes. A movable fill guide is provided and allows for the compression of the translucent insulating particulate material. A method of creating a dual glazed framing system filled with translucent insulating particulate material is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2010Publication date: February 17, 2011Inventors: Mark A. Back, J. Michael Riley, John E. Welsh
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Publication number: 20110030761Abstract: The present invention relates generally to roofing products. The present invention relates more particularly to roofing products for use with photovoltaic elements, and to photovoltaic systems that include one or more photovoltaic elements joined to a roofing substrate. In one embodiment, a roofing product includes a flexible roofing substrate having a top surface, the top surface having one or more granule-coated zones thereon capable of acting as a receptor zone or an exposure zone, each zone being adapted to receive one or more photovoltaic elements; and an adhesive suitable for securing photovoltaic elements to one or more of the granule-coated zones, the adhesive capable of forming a bond to the granules and the top surface of the flexible roofing substrate and to the bottom surface of the photovoltaic elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2010Publication date: February 10, 2011Inventors: Husnu M. Kalkanoglu, Gregory F. Jacobs, Peter Chihlas
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Publication number: 20110023925Abstract: An extendible height container is provided in which the corner elements telescope to extend the height of the container from standard ISO dimensions. An enlarged shelter can be formed from the container by providing sides which fold down to form the floor of the shelter and a flexible cover supported above the floor thus created.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2008Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: WEATHERHAVEN RESOURCES LTD.Inventors: Brian D. Johnson, Glen V. Thorne
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Publication number: 20110023302Abstract: A tool configuration for producing an improved locking system of a floor panel and a method incorporating such tool configuration. The tool configuration is a non-rotating tool configuration profiling certain surfaces of the joint edge of the floor panel, resulting in that the tolerances can be kept on a low level.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: Valinge Innovation ABInventors: Darko Pervan, Peter Wingardh
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Publication number: 20110023303Abstract: A tool configuration incorporating a preprocessing step and a method incorporating the tool configuration with its preprocessing step, producing an improved locking system of a floor panel. With the special tool configuration, and the preprocessing step changing the properties of the surface layer, certain surfaces are profiled of the joint edge of the floor panel, resulting in decreased tolerances. Further, equipment having an upper belt or chain guided in a horizontal direction, by an upper guiding device, and configured to press the floor panel vertically towards the lower chain, decreasing the tolerances of the produced floor panel as well.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: Valinge Innovation ABInventors: Darko Pervan, Marcus Bergelin, Christian Boo
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Patent number: 7877878Abstract: A method of constructing a grain bin floor support system having a plurality of interconnected support members. The support members are constructed from a monolithic sheet of structural metal stamped and formed having upper and lower horizontal rails spanning across and integrally connected by a plurality of transverse support columns. The rails include a longitudinally extending center segment and a stabilizing portion adjacent each end thereof. The stabilizing portions are configured to be folded out in opposite directions forming a non-planar self-supporting structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2009Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: CTB, Inc.Inventors: Rodney B. Grossman, Mark S. Dingeldein
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Publication number: 20110016720Abstract: A rotary stone cutting tool and method for making countertops and the like includes a shank shaped for detachable connection with a rotary drive. A cup-shaped cutting blade is mounted on the outer end of the shank, and has a frusto-conical sidewall and an outer marginal edge with axially protruding cutting teeth. A plurality of cutting pads are embedded in the sidewall and protrude radially outwardly therefrom. The blade is advanced through a stone slab with the sidewall oriented generally perpendicular to the face of the stone slab to cut an arcuate portion of an inside corner with reduced waste.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2009Publication date: January 27, 2011Inventor: Jonathan A. Plaskett
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Patent number: 7870672Abstract: A method of making a stainless steel composite door is accomplished by forming an oversized composite core by gluing a sheet of lightweight plywood to a sheet of brushed metallic laminate formed of a layer of metal and phenolic plastic. The thus formed core is cut to form an undercut step through only a portion of the plywood section, leaving the laminate intact. A pan is then laid down on a flat table with flanges pointing up. One-quarter inch thick spacer pads are placed in each of the four corners of the pan. The oversized metallic laminated core, with an undercut step, is placed on top of the pan and centered. Overhead clamps are tightened to hold the core in place in the pan. The metallic laminated core is routed by a trim router having a rotatable bearing and a cutting bit, with the bearing having a lesser radius than the router bit. The difference in radii between the bearing and the router bit is equal to the thickness of the flanges of the pan.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2006Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Inventor: Tom Braun
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Publication number: 20110005078Abstract: An embodiment of the system for forming a movable slab foundation as comprised by the present invention has a slab foundation, at least one substantially vertical support member, at least one support surface, and at least one support sleeve. The at least one supports sleeve surrounds the at least one support member and is encased within the slab foundation and is capable of movement axially along the length of the at least one support member. The at least one vertical support member is capable of rotation relative to the at least one support sleeve to restrict the movement of the at least one support sleeve downward relative to the at least one vertical support member, thereby maintaining the height of the at least one support sleeve and the slab foundation relative to the at least one support surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2010Publication date: January 13, 2011Inventor: Frederick S. Marshall