Static Structure, E.g., A Building Component Patents (Class 29/897.3)
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Publication number: 20110000088Abstract: Method for manufacturing modular, hollow, prismatic, monolithic reinforced-concrete elements of rectangular section, which includes the stages of concreting their side walls in two horizontally arranged formwork structures, carrying out a rotation of said formwork structures so as to leave them arranged vertically on either side of a third formwork, with said third formwork horizontal, then concreting the floor slab, placing formwork between the side walls for concreting of the ceiling slab and withdrawing the modular element, so that a high degree of monolithism is achieved, a method in which all the concretings are carried out in the horizontal, and precise control is achieved over the measurements of the element obtained.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2009Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: COMPACT-HABIT, S. L.Inventors: Jose Tragant Ruano, Miguel Morte Morales
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Publication number: 20100325850Abstract: A method is used to prepare a body for burial. The method includes placing the body inside a vessel. The body includes bones and tissue. The method further includes subjecting the body to a flow of steam until the bones are free of tissue. In one implementation, the flow of steam has a temperature of about 212 degrees Fahrenheit and a mass flow rate of at least 1000 pounds per hour. The method may further include removing the bones from the vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventor: Kunani Nihipali
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Publication number: 20100325890Abstract: A closure frame includes at least one end rail, at least one side rail and a corner joint between ends of the corner and side rails. The corner joint includes a rail insert secured within a first of the rails. A threaded fastener is secured against rotation within the insert and extends from an open end of the first rail into a second of the rails. A nut is disposed within the second rail in threaded engagement with the end of the fastener and clamps the second rail against the open end of the first rail. The corner joint preferably is a butt joint, and a pair of rail inserts preferably are disposed within the end of the first rail so that a pair of threaded fasteners extend into the second rail and are engaged by associated nuts in the second rail. A washer plate preferably is disposed in the second rail beneath the nuts, and a gasket preferably is disposed between the second rail and the open end of the first rail to seal the corner joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventors: Richard Mansueto, Jess Valler
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Publication number: 20100319196Abstract: A mounting kit and a method for connecting a sprinkler head to a coupling piece with threading, which is cast into a concrete ceiling. To enable installation of a sprinkler head concealed or visible in concrete ceilings, without costly steps for forming recesses in the concrete ceiling, it is proposed that the mounting kit include a hollow cylindrical cap with an end surface that is closed toward the outside of the concrete ceiling, a sleeve that encompasses the perimeter of the cap and a threaded element, which can be screwed into the threading and which separably connects the sleeve to the coupling piece. When the concrete ceiling is being cast, the cap is fastened to or on the concrete formwork on the outside of the concrete ceiling.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2010Publication date: December 23, 2010Applicant: AQUATHERM BESITZGESELLSCHAFT GMBH & CO., KGInventor: Maik ROSENBERG
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Patent number: 7832087Abstract: A system for manufacturing homes is provided. An embodiment includes a final assembly facility located proximal to a subdivision where a plurality of the custom homes is to be situated. The final assembly facility is for receiving the planar sections from the sub-assembly plant and for constructing the homes from planar portions according to the production schedule.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2007Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: The Mattamy CorporationInventors: Peter Gilgan, Jurgen Dirks, Peter Vohsemer, William Meevis, Walter Mitchell
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Patent number: 7832103Abstract: A structure, method and kit for constructing suspended strut racks wherein jig members are disposed on support members parallel to one another, each of such jig members including channel member receipt areas for receipt of a channel member and receipt slots for receipt of pairs of square washers, lock washers and nuts, the apertures of which are aligned with a threaded rod receipt channels to allow for a threaded rod to be driven through the square washers, lock washers, nuts and through an aperture in a channel member to create a strut rack array to be suspended from a desired location.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2007Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Inventor: Robert M. Whelan
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Publication number: 20100275545Abstract: A flange (6) intended to be part of a self-supporting rigid hollow body having large dimensions and intended for building constructions, including a thin wall (4) having a generally cylindrical shape relative to an axis, made of a coating and resistance material containing concrete or the like and reinforced with fibres, and two such end flanges (6) oriented towards the outside. The flange includes a main portion (9) generally shaped as a flattened hollow cylinder and visible in the body upon completion and a talon (10) extending in an axial direction from a transverse face (11) of the main portion and having inner radial overall dimensions equal to or close to the inner radial overall dimensions of the main portion, and outer radial overall dimensions lower than the outer radial overall dimensions of the main portion. A method and equipment for making such a hollow body using such flanges are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2008Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventors: Stephan Kumpf, Emil Cohnen
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Publication number: 20100269891Abstract: An article having an elongated plastic member characterized by a length to diameter ratio of at least 10, wherein the member has an exterior and a hollow interior. An electrical conductor having connectable terminations enclosed within the hollow interior, and a plurality of plastic appendages, spaced longitudinally along the exterior.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2008Publication date: October 28, 2010Applicant: E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANYInventors: Richard Dale Kinard, Michael Robert McQuade
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Publication number: 20100263301Abstract: The invention concerns an energy-saving baffle. In this regard, the invention may include a baffle of synthetic material that may have insulating properties and a shape and a size to be positioned beneath the roof and attached to framing members that connect a top plate of a wall with an apex of a roof. The baffle may be positioned in proximity of the top plate, wherein the insulating properties and positioning of the synthetic block provide an increase of insulation R-value at or above a predetermined threshold in the area beneath the roof.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2010Publication date: October 21, 2010Applicants: Mr. Victor MartinInventor: Victor MARTIN
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Patent number: 7814658Abstract: A method for production of sandwich panels having a zigzag corrugated core made from sheet material to be used in aircraft construction, shipbuilding, and other branches of industry. The method improves the quality and ease of sheet blank folding into a 3-D relief structure. Folds are made in the sheet blank at locations of crimp zigzag lines protrusions and recesses. Holes are punched in the sheet with a diameter of the holes being greater than or equal to a sheet blank bending radius.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2003Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignees: Otkrytoe Aktsionernoe Obschestvo “Kazansky Nauchno-Isledovatelsky Institut Aviatsionnoi Tekhnologii”, AirbusInventors: Niaz Irekovich Akishev, Ildus Muhametgaleevich Zakirov, Alexandr Vladimirovich Nikitin
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Publication number: 20100257739Abstract: A method for assembling a tower includes positioning a heated ring-shaped metal billet within a hot rolling mechanism. The hot rolling mechanism is rolled about at least a portion of the heated ring-shaped metal billet. At least a portion of the heated ring-shaped metal billet is removed, thereby at least partially forming a weld neck on the heated ring-shaped metal billet. The weld neck is welded to a tower can, thereby at least partially assembling a tower.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2009Publication date: October 14, 2010Inventor: Sujith Sathian
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Publication number: 20100251652Abstract: A vibration isolating mounting clip which is used to mount a furring channel to a mounting surface, which is then further loaded with a finishing substrate via the furring channel consists of a resilient bent metal strip. The resilient bent metal strip has a first end and an opposing second end, and a transition portion shaped to fit the furring channel. Through different aspects of the invention either the first end, or the first and second end is mounted to the mounting surface. The resilient bent metal strip has a stiffness and shape such that when the furring channel is positioned in the resilient bent metal strip, and the resilient bent metal strip is mounted to the mounting surface, and a finishing substrate is loaded on the furring channel, the furring channel does not contact the mounting surface. Between the ends of the resilient bent metal strip, and the furring channel, are one to several bends, towards and away from the mounting surface to achieve the desired resiliency.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2009Publication date: October 7, 2010Inventors: Matthew V. Golden, Gregory A. Hively, Paul W. Meisel, Richard S. Sherren, Matthew S. Swysgood
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Publication number: 20100251550Abstract: A back bedding glazing compound applicator assembly is disclosed. The back bedding glazing compound applicator assembly comprises a nozzle head that is fluidly connected to a back bedding glazing compound supply source and a stabilizer device for retaining a fixed vertical position of a viewing surface while back bedding glazing compound is being dispensed by the nozzle head. The nozzle head includes a back bedding glazing compound channel fluidly connected to a dispensing opening. The dispensing opening is positioned adjacent a bottom surface of the nozzle head.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2009Publication date: October 7, 2010Inventor: William B. Davis
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Publication number: 20100229480Abstract: A non-metal window muntin formed from plastic or wood is described for use in hermetically sealed insulated glass windows. The process for forming the muntin includes machining polystyrene sheets which are painted with a latex pain and baked prior to use between sealed glass of the window.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2009Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicant: Custom Glass Products of Carolina, Inc.Inventors: Steven L. Reeder, Michael A. Reeder
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Publication number: 20100223879Abstract: Exemplary embodiments generally relate to a method and device for assembling a plurality of different roof-covering membranes, herein known as fitments. The particular fitment is preferably designed for the particular roof on which it is to be used. The roof measurements may be provided to a factory which may create a unitary membrane from separate pieces which may be hot air bonded together. A single machine may be utilized to quickly, and repeatably assemble a plurality of different fitments.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2009Publication date: September 9, 2010Inventor: Steven R. Mayle
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Patent number: 7788785Abstract: A method of using a rail clip assembly to connect a horizontal fence rail to a vertical fence post. The rail clip assembly includes a housing that is slidably engaged with at least one mounting spacer and a first leg of an L-shaped mounting bracket until a second leg of the bracket abuts the underside of the housing. A first fastener is screwed through the first leg and mounting spacer and into the side wall of the fence post. An end of the rail is inserted into the housing and a second fastener is screwed through the second leg, the housing and the end of the rail. The rail clip assembly aids in preventing the rail from disengaging from the housing when a lateral force is applied to the rail.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2009Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Inventor: Robert E. Platt
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Patent number: 7788878Abstract: A boot assembly for securing a bracing strap to a wall in a light steel frame building. The boot assembly includes an elongated channel-shaped strap connector and a stud connector. The stud connector is adapted such that a stud may be connected thereto. The strap connector includes a seat for receiving a base of the stud connector and a pair of stops. One or more stops is disposed on each of two end portions of the strap connector. Each stop includes a stop surface to abut a portion of the base and to prevent or limit fore-and-aft movement of the base relative to the strap connector. The strap connector is adapted to be secured with the stud connector and a track, included in the wall, to an underlying support. The strap connector includes a flange adapted such that an end portion of a bracing strap can be connected thereto.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2008Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: The Steel Network, Inc.Inventors: Edward R. diGirolamo, James E. Herrmann, Nabil Abdel-Rahman, John Parks Newby
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Publication number: 20100213199Abstract: A sewage tank for use with a pump such as a grinder pump to convey sewage. The sewage tank includes a container having an upper portion and a lower tapering portion defining a chamber for containing the pump. The lower tapering portion has a reduced size compared to the upper portion. The upper portion and the lower portion may include a plurality of intersecting vertical ribs and horizontal ribs defining a plurality of recessed pockets. The lower portion of the sewage tank may also include an outwardly-extending flange sufficiently sized so that soil may be backfilled around the bottom of the tank to prevent the tank from floating upward out of the ground due to its buoyancy under high ground water conditions. A sewage tank having a stepped flange is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Paul J. DALEY, Clark A. HENRY, Adrian MASSEY
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Publication number: 20100200711Abstract: A meter stand and a method of manufacturing a meter stand. The meter stand includes a first post and a second post substantially parallel to the first post, each of the first post and the second post comprising a PVC hollow structure. The meter stand also includes a first support, a second support, and a third support extending between the first post and the second post. The first support, the second support, and the third support comprise a composite plastic material and are positioned on the first post and the second post to accommodate a meter box.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2009Publication date: August 12, 2010Inventor: Eric Schoenfeld
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Publication number: 20100200719Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting a device, preferably to a surface of a vehicle. In an exemplary embodiment, the mounting apparatus may comprise a base, a first intermediate component, a second intermediate component, and an adapter. The first intermediate component may be engageable to the base in at least two positions relative to the base. The second intermediate component may be engageable to the first intermediate component in at least two positions relative to the first intermediate component. The adapter may be engageable to the second intermediate component in at least two positions relative to the second intermediate component. The adapter may also be engageable to the device. The first intermediate component, the second intermediate component, and the adapter may be adjustable to position the device in a plurality of predetermined positions relative to the base, and may also be configured to receive a wire.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2009Publication date: August 12, 2010Applicant: I.D. Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Ehrman, Vladimir Yakhnich
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Patent number: 7761973Abstract: A connection system for steel construction employs both fasteners and an adhesive for connecting panels to a metal frame or metal studs. The connection system also joins metal components such as web stiffeners, hold-down clamps and vertical clips to metal studs and cross-channel members. The fasteners may be a self-drilling screw, rivets, pins, clinches or other mechanical fasteners. The adhesive may be a two-part epoxy system, an acrylic, a urethane or other structural adhesive system designed to bond light gauge steel.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2003Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Inventor: Alex S. Toback
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Publication number: 20100146788Abstract: The present invention is a method of making a backerboard having a fiberglass mesh on one side, and an impervious reinforcement membrane on the other side. The backerboard incorporates a low density, high compressive strength concrete core having an upper principal surface and a lower principal surface. The upper principal surface of the core is covered by a fiberglass mesh reinforcement layer, itself covered and bonded to the core by a thin layer of Portland cement. The lower principal surface of the backerboard is covered with a high tensile strength, impervious reinforcement membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2010Publication date: June 17, 2010Inventor: Jeffrey Dinkel
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Patent number: 7736584Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a mixer-settler used in hydrometallurgical metal processes, such as liquid-liquid extraction, and to a mixer-settler structure where chemically resistant material, such as plate-like wall elements made of reinforced plastic, is used.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2007Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Outotec OyjInventors: Antti Kahikko, Timo Nivala
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Publication number: 20100132279Abstract: A skylight is formed with a pair of plastic panels having outer peripheral flanges and a central region transparent to visible light, aligned in a stacked orientation with the peripheral flanges overlying one another and defining an enclosed central region in-between. An inner and outer pair of circumferentially oriented spacer frames are interposed between and bonded to the outer peripheral flanges of elastic panels to form a sealed enclosed region. A peripheral frame is formed in situ about the plastic panels from a moldable polymeric material which entraps the peripheral flanges forming an integral leakproof structure with the spacer frames preventing intrusion of the moldable polymeric frame material into the enclosed region.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2008Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicant: Vtech Patents LLCInventor: Arthur J. Valentz
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Patent number: 7721496Abstract: A construction member includes a composite material offering strength and functionality. Embodiments of the present invention include a thermoplastic composite for use in applications such as decking, exterior siding, seating and furniture. In one embodiment, a structural member includes a glass-reinforced PVC core surrounded by a thermoplastic layer that further includes a thermoplastic with elastomer thermofoamed layer as a exterior layer. All three components can be extruded and bond together to form a composite material that offers appropriate structural strength with resistance to heating from sunlight.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2007Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Tac Technologies, LLCInventors: Barry Carlson, Jason Underhill
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Publication number: 20100122493Abstract: Apparatus for raising and lowering a sash (14) relative to the frame of a sash window. The apparatus comprises at least one first pulley (34) for fixed attachment to the sash, at least one second pulley (36) for moveable engagement with the sash, a cord (44) which passes around and away from the first and second pulleys for attachment to a fixed point on the window frame (18), for operably linking the position of the sash relative to the window frame to the position of the second pulley(s) relative to the sash, and driving means (58) for moving the second pulley(s) relative to the sash, to thereby raise and lower the sash relative to the window frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2009Publication date: May 20, 2010Applicant: SASHMATIC LIMITEDInventor: Kevin John Burrows
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Publication number: 20100116808Abstract: The present invention relates to an electric heating material. Said electric heating material comprises a substrate and an electric heating layer substantially homogeneously attached to said substrate. Said electric heating layer is obtained from an electric heating coating that contains an electric heating base material and a binder. Said electric heating base material is selected from the group consisting of natural graphite, artificial graphite or conductive carbon black; said binder is selected from the group consisting of acrylic resin, epoxy resin, polyurethane, melamine, gelatin, carboxymethyl cellulose, or polyvinyl alcohol. In some embodiments, the substrate is paper. Said electric heating material can be applied to make an electric heating laminate floor the temperature of the surface of which can be heated to 15-70° C. within 5 minutes when a 220 V power source is supplied, and this temperature can be kept consistent for a long period of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2009Publication date: May 13, 2010Inventor: Boquan Wang
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Publication number: 20100095944Abstract: A stacked steam oven construction with a nested stacking component is described.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2008Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventors: Jeffrey L. Frock, Larry W. Lyons, Atul Saksena
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Publication number: 20100095610Abstract: A building has an interior space, a first wall surface, and a vent. A vortex guide baffle is positioned at least partially separating a vortex chamber from a remainder of the interior space. The vent is along the vortex chamber. The vortex chamber has an inlet opening from the remainder at the wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2007Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: CARRIER CORPORATIONInventor: Nathan S. Hariharan
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Publication number: 20100089489Abstract: Several methods and a system for a method and system of safeguarding a filling process of a breathable air apparatus are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of safety of a building structure includes safeguarding a filling process of a breathable air apparatus by enclosing the breathable air apparatus in a secure chamber of a fill site of the emergency support system of the building structure to provide a safe placement to supply the breathable air to the breathable air apparatus. The method may include ensuring that a prescribed pressure of the emergency support system maintains within a threshold range of the prescribed pressure by including a valve of the emergency support system to prevent leakage of breathable air from the emergency support system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2009Publication date: April 15, 2010Inventor: Anthony J. Turiello
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Publication number: 20100086710Abstract: A hollow profile welded in the longitudinal direction, in the region of two abutting edges, via a longitudinal weld seam, particularly a hollow profile sash bar for sash bars, made of metal, has a profile wall and an outer profile surface imprinted with paint. The longitudinal weld seam has an outer weld seam surface that does not project beyond the profile wall on the outside, and the outer weld seam surface is imprinted with paint.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2009Publication date: April 8, 2010Inventor: Joerg Engelmeyer
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Publication number: 20100065095Abstract: A portable structure defining an interior volume, and configured to facilitate draining rainwater. The portable structure includes a frame including a central support and a side support shorter than the central support. A roof fabric has a first edge coupled to the central support and an opposing second edge coupled to the side support. At least a portion of the roof fabric extends downward at the second edge with respect to a ground plane to define a concavity. An apron fabric is coupled to the roof fabric at a joint. The apron fabric is configured to extend toward the ground plane. A portion of the apron fabric defines a concave cavity that extends inward with respect to the volume of the portable structure. The concave cavity is in flow communication with the concavity to define a passage configured to drain rainwater from the roof fabric.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2009Publication date: March 18, 2010Inventors: Lee Pil Yul, Yang Wei Dong
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Publication number: 20100064623Abstract: A compressed building block formed of a pre-mix of fly ash, Class C type, are combined with various aggregates either ground wood and/or chips, having maybe a small amount of Portland cement added thereto, moisturized, and then either molded, extruded or compressed in a press into the configuration of a block. A plasticizer, wetting agent and surfactant solution may be added to the composition. Boron as a mold retardant and an insecticide, may be added to the composition, to provide the formed block with further beneficial attributes. The blocks may be formed by a system for extruding such blocks from the formulation, or they may be formed by means of a mold or hydraulic or other press and pressed into the configuration of the desired block, needed for the construction.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2009Publication date: March 18, 2010Inventor: Robert F. Sinclair
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Publication number: 20100050555Abstract: According to an aspect of the invention, a building component includes a central layer, such as a foam panel, having first and second opposite faces, and a hardened surface, such as a concrete-based substance, applied to at least one of the faces of the foam layer. The foam layer can include at least one channel. The hardened surface is applied to the face such that it extends within the channel. The building component can also include a reinforcing member, such as a length of rebar, disposed within the channel. A process of fabricating a building component includes providing the foam layer, and applying the hardened surface to at least one of the faces of the foam layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2009Publication date: March 4, 2010Inventor: Carolyn M. Knight
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Publication number: 20100043305Abstract: The invention provides a composite material structure comprising a plate having an upper side, an under side and at least first and second beams, each beam having a plurality of faces comprising at least an upper face and a base face and a pair of spaced apart side faces intermediate to and adjoining the upper and base faces, each beam being attached to the underside of the plate at the upper face wherein the first beam has an open ended passage extending between the side faces and the second beam extends through the open ended passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2006Publication date: February 25, 2010Inventors: Nuala Donnellan, John Reginald Newton
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Patent number: 7658008Abstract: A convertible top stack linkage is provided that is formed, in part, in a thixotropic magnesium molding process. Many structural parts of the convertible top stack linkage may be thixotropically molded. A pivot link of the top stack linkage is pivotally connected to two bows, for example, the three and four bows of the top stack. A five bow extends between and is attached to right and left pivot links by right and left pressure links, respectively. A pivot link is provided that has a triple pivot connection to a tensioning link, a center rail and a rear rail. A main spring is secured to a pivot pin and connected to a main pivot bracket on the vehicle to provide a counterbalancing force on the balance link that assists in lifting the top stack linkage as the convertible top is retracted and extended.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2005Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignee: Magna Car Top Systems GmbHInventors: Jan Just, Thomas G. Fischer
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Patent number: 7654002Abstract: A side member for a vehicle is formed by an extruded profile as well as a closed profile which are both constructed as open profiles with an approximately L-shaped cross-section. On the interior side of the extruded profile, a hollow chamber is situated which is removed in sections along the longitudinal course of the side member in order to achieve a targeted compression behavior (folding) of the side member in the event of an impact of the vehicle. Bushes for receiving the chassis components are inserted in the extruded profile. Like the partial weakening of the hollow chamber, the insertion of bushes takes place before the closing of the side member by connecting the profiles.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2005Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AktiengesellschaftInventors: Cristian Dragoi, Nils Drecoll
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Publication number: 20100018148Abstract: Method of producing a load-bearing steel construction connection, wherein a clinch connection (13) connecting a first metal workpiece (6.1, 6.2) with a second metal workpiece (6.3, 6.4) is formed by local deformation by means of a die tool (20) and a counter-tool (30). In that case initially the first metal workpiece (6.1, 6.2) and the second metal workpiece (6.3, 6.4) are placed one on the other on a processing surface of the counter-tool and aligned. The die of the die tool is then advanced and sunk into the two metal workpieces (6.1, 6.2; 6.3, 6.4) placed one on the other until the clinch connection (13) has been formed by plastic deformation. The first metal workpiece (6.1, 6.2) has a first workpiece thickness (t1) and the second metal workpiece (6.3, 6.4) has a second workpiece thickness (t2), which together give a total workpiece thickness (tt) which is thicker than 8 millimetres.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2009Publication date: January 28, 2010Inventors: Andreas Trojer, David Krampl, Michael Matheisl, Richard Schütz, Thomas Novacek
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Publication number: 20100009615Abstract: A modular exhaust gas header designed for use with a process tool having a plurality of exhaust gas points of connection. Embodiments of the modular exhaust gas header include a plurality of branch ducts, at least one for each point of connection in the process tool. Branch ducts, and primary ducts with which they are fluidly connected, may be made from materials designed to withstand exhaust gases that have a high temperature, are corrosive, and/or include volatile solvents. If desired, flow control devices and pressure monitoring instrumentation that selectively measures pressure may be used in each branch duct. The header local to the processing system may be incorporated in a method of designing a layout for a manufacturing process tool and associated exhaust gas handling systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2008Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: NEHP INC.Inventors: Adam L. Tarr, Andrew J. Beers, Joseph E. Mastro
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Patent number: 7640711Abstract: An Interlocking Continuous Roof Assembly and Method for Wind Resistant Roofing is presented, whereby continuous double lock seams are used exclusively to join panels together. This roof manufacturing methodology results in a roof that possesses improved resistance to wind and water during storm conditions and thereby decreases the chances of the roof being damaged or destroyed by severe weather.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2007Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Inventor: David Grove
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Publication number: 20090314463Abstract: A radiant panel which can be used for heating or cooling and in floors, walls and ceilings, has a honeycomb layer of vertical metal webs or fins and rigid upper and lower cover boards rigidly adhered to upper and lower surfaces of the honeycomb layer. The upper cover board has router-cut channel there through, the channel having a width and being elongated in the shape of a selected pattern for at least one heat transfer tube that extends along the channel in the selected pattern. The tube is pressed into the honeycomb layer past the upper surface of the honeycomb layer for at least partly crushing the metal webs or fins of honeycomb layer in the areas of the channel for establishing a heat transfer engagement between the tube and the honeycomb layer. Dragon Board Brand construction board is preferred as the cover boards, the honeycomb layer as preferably aluminum and a heat reflecting layer is preferably adhered to the lower surface of the lower cover board.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2009Publication date: December 24, 2009Inventors: Raymond C. Frobosilo, Sam Borgia
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Publication number: 20090313916Abstract: A metal post support ground spike is disclosed having a post receiving socket, and a flat plate. The flat plate is welded to four walls of the post receiving socket. The post support may also comprise a blades portion welded to the flat plate. The blades portion, post receiving socket and flat plate may all have reinforcement lines stamped therein and may comprise metals of varying thickness and rigidity.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2007Publication date: December 24, 2009Inventors: Jianzhong Zhu, Simon Walker
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Patent number: 7621049Abstract: A method for the production of an annular connection flange includes producing the annular connection flange from an element in the form of a circular ring. The element in the form of a circular ring has a substantially triangular profile.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2005Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Inventor: Aloys Wobben
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Patent number: 7614152Abstract: 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 17, 2007Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: PN II, Inc.Inventor: William J. Pulte
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Patent number: 7610681Abstract: 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: March 21, 2005Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: 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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Publication number: 20090255530Abstract: A support member for a solar panel is provided comprising a base member having first and second surfaces and first and second sides, the first surface defining a recess configured to receive the solar panel. The first side of the support member defines a first flange extending therefrom that is flush with the first surface of the base member and the second side of the support member defines a second flange extending therefrom that is flush with the second surface of the base member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2008Publication date: October 15, 2009Inventor: Charles E. Gunter
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Publication number: 20090250560Abstract: Utility tray for accommodating cables, pipelines, and other utilities comprises a plurality of tray modules. The tray module has a hanging strip that attaches to the structural component of the concrete, such as welded studs and rebars. Concrete locking groove is provided to interlock the concrete wall, thus rigidity of attachment to the concrete is enhanced. A vertical locking protrusion and a vertical locking groove are provided to position and interlock tray modules vertically. A lateral locking fin and a offset notch are provided to interlock tray modules laterally. Tray modules can be made by extrusion method and roll-formed method. The tray modules are assembled laterally and vertically to form a utility tray of desired length and height. Besides accommodating utilities, the utility tray can serve as the construction mold during concrete pouring.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2009Publication date: October 8, 2009Inventor: Shui-Fang Chou
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Publication number: 20090241815Abstract: A heat protection body for a protection system for an internal wall of a furnace includes a front, a rear, and edge sides that connect the front to the rear. The heat protection body is characterized in that at its rear it comprises at least one retaining element which is made from the same material as is the heat protection body. The heat protection body can be used within a protection system for a boiler tube wall as well as in a method for installing such a protection system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2005Publication date: October 1, 2009Applicant: SAINT-GOBAIN INDUSTRIEKERAMIK DÜSSELDORF GMBHInventors: Stephan Mulch, Joachim Meurer
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Patent number: 7594331Abstract: A method for forming a joining profile in a structural member comprises providing an assembly having a base member, a forming body and a pair of side anvils having profiles formed therewithin. The method further comprises mounting the structural member on the base member, advancing the forming body toward the structural member such that the structural member is clamped to the base member, urging the side anvils toward flanges of the structural member, forming a profile in each of the flanges, and engaging protrusions of the side anvils with the web such that opposing portions of the web are forced upwardly by the protrusions at locations adjacent to each one of the flange profiles in order to accommodate formation of the flange profiles in the structural member. Formation of the joining profiles in the structural members allows for detachable engagement thereof with another member having a corresponding mating profile.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2006Date of Patent: September 29, 2009Assignee: Wiltin Pty. Ltd.Inventors: William J. Andrews, Geoffrey Darmody, Albert S. Hill
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Publication number: 20090236181Abstract: A scaffolding frame comprises a pair of spaced apart elongated vertical members having respective top and bottom ends thereof and at least one elongated horizontal member mounted at each longitudinal end thereof to a respective one of the vertical members. Each vertical member defines a respective opposite lateral side of the frame. The horizontal member comprises a depressed portion near each longitudinal end thereof. When a first such frame is stacked onto a second such frame, one depressed portion and one vertical member of the first frame respectively engage one vertical member and one depressed portion of the second frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2009Publication date: September 24, 2009Inventor: Bruno TASSE