Abstract: An improved roof drain having a wide flange, a base, and a means to secure attachments such as strainers to the base. The attachment means is characterized by being simple and permanent. In one embodiment, the strainer contains a peripheral flange which is rolled-into the large horizontal flange of the base during fabrication. Other attachments such as gravel stops and the like may be attached in a similar fashion. The base is an integral piece typically made from spun aluminum. An alternative embodiment includes a two-part generally annular clamping ring, the lower portion of which includes integral threaded studs. The lower portion of the clamping ring is permanently attached to the base again by being rolled into the large flange on the base.

Abstract: A gable vent assembly comprising a mounting ring and a cover member. The mounting ring includes a plurality of distinct lengths, one of which is formed in two parts to enable easy manipulation of portions thereof when the mounting ring is positioned over an opening in a wall having siding thereon. The cover member includes a plurality of shoulder portions which engage with securing grooves in the mounting ring such that the gable vent member may be secured to the mounting ring without the need for fastening elements such as threaded screws, staples or the like. The cover member and mounting ring are also adjustably positionable relative to each other to accommodate different thicknesses of siding.

Abstract: A roof drain arrangement and method for sealing a space between an existing drain opening, the roof drain arrangement, and a new roof membrane, is disclosed. The arrangement and method provide for sealing of an area between the roof drain arrangement and the roof structure. Sealing is provided by adhesive material disposed on a lower surface of an upper flange portion of the insert portion, or by adhesive disposed on an upper surface of a base plate, or by a roofing membrane located between the lower surface of the upper flange portion and the base plate, or by a combination thereof.

Abstract: A roofing ridge (or hip) installation includes a roof understructure having a pair of outwardly sloping walls which form an inverted V-shaped ridge. A support panel is mounted on each of the walls with the lower end of each support panel optionally terminating in an upwardly facing channel. Tiles such as slates are mounted in each channel. A pressure applying assembly forces the base end of the panels inwardly. A cap spans across and covers the upper ends of the panels and assembly.

Abstract: A universal fitment for use with polymer-coated roof membranes to cover areas on and around vertical protrusions in a roof. The universal fitment has a body with preferably three sides, a tab, and a neck connecting a corner of the body to the tab. The body is preferably either substantially square or substantially triangular. A universal boot is also disclosed. The universal boot has a generally rectangular section with a split extending vertically in a side, and a fitment with a body having at least three sides, a tab, and a neck connecting a corner of the body to the tab. The tab of the fitment is preferably welded to the back of the rectangular section above the split.

Abstract: A roof drain for draining rain water from a flat roof comprises a conduit, with a roof flange, a strainer for straining debris from the water entering the drain, having an openable cap. The roof flange extends peripherally outwardly around the top of the conduit, and provides a connection between the surface of the roof. The conduit provides a connection with a drainage pipe located beneath the surface of the roof. The roof flange has a flat outer top surface and an recessed inner portion with a shoulder connecting the inner and outer portions of the roof flange. The strainer includes a hollow strainer basket with open bottom and top faces and side walls containing a plurality of apertures, and a strainer flange extending peripherally outwardly around the bottom edge of the side walls of the strainer basket. The outside dimension of the strainer flange is sized to fit within the recessed portion of the roof flange.

Abstract: An improved roll-form vent for buildings comprises a sequentially thermoformed polymeric vent which provides multiple venting air flow paths between the interior of a building and ambient atmosphere. The vent includes projections extending from a web and a plurality of vent openings that cooperate with screening to bar entry into the building of water, insects and foreign matter. A method of making the vent includes steps of providing a web of material of indeterminate running length, heating the web, sequentially thermoforming the web, cooling the web and rolling the formed vent for storage, shipment and use.

Abstract: A building vent assembly comprising a plurality of individually extruded plastic vent components that have been cut to a desirable length and pitch for a particular size and shape vent.

Abstract: An inexpensive drain assembly for draining water from flat roofs, balconies, decks and other flat or low sloping surfaces that are covered with a water-tight single layer synthetic roofing and waterproofing membrane. The drain assembly includes a grate having a strainer and a connecting collar, a flanged boot that is contoured to fit snugly around the collar of the grate and is sealed via the flange to the synthetic membrane, and a pipe connector that connects the grate and contoured boot to a standard drain pipe. The flanged boot is made from elastomer that is identical to or compatible with and sealably attachable to the synthetic membrane. The elastomer and the synthetic membrane are made of materials selected from a group consisting of synthetic rubber, rubber-like materials, plastic, and plastic-like materials.

Abstract: A vented closure for installation in a roofing system between the upper end of a roofing panel and a ridge cap. The vented closure is die-pressed into a cap flange for attachment to the ridge cap; a downwardly disposed closure wall connected to the cap flange; a bottom wall connected to the closure wall; an upwardly disposed inner sidewall connected to the bottom wall; and a vent opening located in the closure wall. Either a screen or a multiplicity of louvers covers the vent opening. The present invention closes the spaces in the ends of the roofing panel and conforms to the profile of the panel in such a way as to prevent entry of water, debris and vermin but permit the passage of air.

Abstract: A watertight mounting system for keeping objects, such as climate control devices, solar panels, etc., above a roof deck. The system has a deck mount with a flat plate for fastening directly to the roof deck and a coupling joint with an insertion opening for receiving an elongate joining member by its bottom end. A supporting means or element is attached to the top end of the elongate member. Preferably, the supporting means is a U-shaped channel and is attached to the elongate member by a swivelable cap. The U-shaped channel receives an object framework, preferably made up of beams, which upholds the object. This allows the user to orient the supporting means parallel with the horizontal and thus maintain objects level on a pitched roof deck. The lower portion of the elongate member is tightly enveloped by a flashing to provide a watertight seal between the elongate member and the flashing. The lower portion of the flashing covers the deck mount and is attached to the roof deck in a watertight manner.

Abstract: A plastic building product comprising a plastic body having a base, an integral continuous wall extending from the base, and a plurality of integral wall segments spaced radially outwardly from the base and defining a space therebetween, a plurality of plastic flange members. Each flange member including spaced integral walls connected by an integral wall. One of the walls of each flange member extending into the space between the peripheral wall and the wall segments of the plastic body.

Abstract: A baffle vent is provided for positioning between the underside of a roof and the top edges of the roof rafters and defining a duct between the rafters and between the vent and the interior surface of the roof for directing air over the interior surface of the roof. The vent is formed by an elongated self-supporting structure of sheet-like material having a plurality of longitudinal ribs adapted for positioning onto the top edges of the roof rafters. A plurality of longitudinal troughs are formed between the ribs and define the duct between the rafters. The ribs are on eight inch centers spacing the ribs transversely of the structure. The troughs include bottom walls spaced below the interior surface of the roof with transverse rigidifying means formed integrally with the bottom walls.

Abstract: A bendable drip cap material fabricated of polyvinyl chloride or similar thermoplastic polymeric material has corrugated flanges adjacent the drip cap strip which permit portions of the material to be bent and secured in place atop any rounded window frame or the like.

Abstract: A ridge and/or edge covering and a process for producing the same is characterized in that at least the inner portion or portions (2, 3) of the cover cap (1) are made from a permanent elastic, deformable material and that to a second inner portion (3) placed on both sides of the first central portion (2) and angled downwards with respect thereto are connected the outer portion or portions (11, 17) and at least one first outer portion (11) bent upwards with respect to the second inner portion (3) is provided with overflow areas (22), a third outer portion (17) is angled outwards with respect to the first outer portion and a second outer portion (14) serving as a sealing element is placed in the transition area (12) between the second inner portion (3) and the first outer portion (11) and that a permanent elastic, deformable material is provided in the longitudinal direction with folding means, so that several portions are obtained and are provided by punching with overflow openings, edge flanges, as well as pl

Abstract: A building structure adapted to allow for ventilation of vapors from within the structure so as to retard deterioration of the structure. A sloped roof has a decking and a sheet overlying the decking. The sheet has a plurality of projects projecting upward away from the decking. The sloped roof has a vent slot disposed along a roof ridge adapted to permit air from an interior space under the roof to flow through the slot to the exterior. A strip has a surface shaped to match the projections of the sheet. The strip has an air permeable and resilient portion. A ridge cap overlies the slot and the strip. The air permeable and resilient portion of the strip is adapted for the flow of vapors.

Abstract: An improved roof ventilator is disclosed for venting an attic space while simultaneously admitting sunlight into same. One version of the invention comprises a base/flange having a centrally extruding conduit therethrough, a louvered hood member connectable to the conduit wall to achieve a fixed elevation thereby creating a baffle which restricts water infiltration. The hood further comprises a translucent oriel which is self-aligning to the conduit opening upon the installation of the hood to the base/flange. Another version of the invention comprises the oriel of the hood and the base/flange conjoined with a trim collar to form a skylight only. Used in pairs, the first skylight member is installed to the exterior of a pitched roof with the trim collar elevated within the roof structure. The second member, having a smaller diameter trim collar, is installed from the interior and mated to the first member whereas both collars telescopingly communicate to adapt to the various thicknesses of roof structures.

Abstract: A one-piece crown-and-soffit member is formed from a single piece of material. The crown portion is configured for secure attachment to a building at a lower section of the crown. The soffit portion extends outward from the crown to the roof of the building for secure attachment thereto. Vent passages are formed in the soffit portion for permitting air to pass through the soffit into and out of the building.

Abstract: A sealing system for sealing a cover about a roof opening. The system includes a perimeter sill having as a retaining clip and tab, a counterflashing, and a retaining rod placed between the counterflashing the retaining clip for securing the counterflashing piece in place. The counterflashing piece is inserted between the retaining clip and the retaining tab. The retaining clip provides the pressure against the retaining rod to prevent the counterflashing piece from slipping. The counterflashing piece has its lower edge shaped to in contact with the building when the counterflashing piece is inserted between the retaining tab and retaining clip.

Abstract: A pipe-shaped ventilating device having a collar for mounting in a plastic foil or a similar flexible material, e.g. a water-tight foil placed on the rafters of a roof construction in order to provide for circulation from the air space under the foil, is formed to be mounted by a spiral movement around the edge of an opening shaped in the foil. The collar is provided with an upper wall and a lower wall, of which the latter is provided with a slit obliquely directed towards the pipe.

Abstract: A system for containment of heavy vapor cloud and aerosol from a potential source of hazardous vapor comprising walled surfaces surrounding the vapor source and a roof above the vapor source and forming with the walled surfaces an enclosure for the vapor source. The roof is porous with openings therethrough dimensioned for minimizing wind shear and extending over at least about 20% of the surface area of the roof, and a device is located within the enclosure for absorbing the vapor.

Abstract: A ridge type roof vent. A roof vent is provided for use on a ridge of a roof. The vent has grillee portions flexibly located longitudinally along the lateral edges. The grille portions have at their distal end a set of flexible teeth adapted to fit on shingles and down between shingles in the gaps therebetween, so as to prevent passage between the grille and the shingle of any debris, insects, or vermin. The grille portions have void defining structures therein adapted to receive therethrough a nail guide and support, which guide is suitable for locating a nail to affix the vent to a roof. The vent is manufactured in a flat configuration, and thus it is capable of being easily packed and shipped. When folded at the hinged bends by the installer, the vent provides full venting capability while protecting against passage therethrough of unwanted debris, insects, or vermin.

Abstract: There is disclosed an apparatus, for mounting a combined roof plumbing vent, and a safety stanchion element, on a roof with its roof covering, the elements having a mounting bracket, in conjunction with the roof beam element, being formed by fixedly connecting with a least one roof beam or rafter element, a substantially vertical tubular element, and having a fixably attached in a known manner, a roof covering.

Abstract: A passive roof vent is provided with a planar upper surface which includes channels on the sides and bottom of the panel to hold shingles. The side channels are stepped to permit two layers of shingles to be inserted over the top surface and provide a shingled appearance. This provides an aesthetically appealing roof vent which has an upper surface which blends in with a shingled roof.

Abstract: A vented building includes a structure with a roof, the roof including a sloping support surface having an opening therein and roofing materials on the support surface. A housing with peripheral walls surrounded by and connected to a flashing is mounted on and in alignment with the opening in the support surface such that the flashing is supported by the support surface and covered by roofing material. At least one opening in the housing is spaced above the flashing, and a gasket is located within the housing and sealing the inside of the housing. A pipe extends from within the structure to the gasket with the gasket sealingly receiving the pipe. Thus, the pipe is provided with a vent through the opening in the housing to vent the pipe to the exterior of the building through the building's roof while preventing the ingress of precipitation to the interior of the building.

Abstract: A roof flashing for sealing an opening in a roof through which an upstanding pipe extends includes a base member having an opening for passage of the pipe and a collar attached to the base member surrounding the opening in the base member for receipt of the pipe when the base member is attached to the roof. The collar has corrugations which permit the collar to be expanded and compressed to different lengths to accommodate different length pipes within the collar. The corrugations at the outer end of the collar are flattened out to facilitate folding of the outer end over an upper end of the pipe to form a watertight seal between the collar and pipe.

Abstract: An insulation system for metal buildings, having a roof structure formed by roof panels supported on parallel, relatively narrowly-spaced purlins which are, in turn, supported on parallel, relatively widely-spaced main support beams, comprises a plurality of adjacently positioned strips of insulating material suspended below the roof structure so as to form a relatively flat and continuous surface. The strips of insulating material are supported on a system of insulation support tube strings suspended from and extending in parallel spaced relation to selected purlins. Each insulation support tube string runs the entire length of the building in spaced and transverse relationship to the main support beams.

Abstract: A roof pipe entry hatch which includes side walls defining an opening, a cover hinged to one end of the side walls exteriorally of the opening, and a plurality of apertures presented by the side walls for receiving pipes from the exterior of the side walls into the opening, or handling pipes from the interior to the exterior of the building.

Abstract: An air dam or adjustable part mounted on a vent having openings extending traversely and placed upon the ridge of a roof.

Abstract: A basement vent includes a frame and a screened opening. A plurality of louvers cover said frame. The louvers each include tabs which slide within slots in the frame. The tabs each include a detent section that permit the louvers to be held in an open position for use in the summer months and permit the louvers to be closed during the winter months.

Abstract: Ridge cap means adapted to secure one or more roof panel members to a modular building structure. Such a ridge cap means has a horizontally disposed base portion that is adapted to engage a supporting member incorporated in, and presented from, the modular building. An inclined, plate portion is supported from the base portion. The plate portion is adapted to receive, and support, the roof panel. A locking member frictionally secures each roof panel to one or more inclined plate portions.

Abstract: A novel building construction including recycled or discarded tires uses compacted bales of such tires as a structural core material. Earth is graded or formed for a foundation in the usual manner, and the compacted bales are arranged either horizontally or vertically and secured together to form cores for floor or wall structures. The tire bale core is then covered with construction screen or reinforcement bar and finally with concrete. When such compacted bales include an axial hollow center, the bales may be concentrically arranged along the axial centers to form air passages for heating and cooling air flow through the floor and/or wall interior. The bales may be stacked to form floors more than one bale layer deep, if desired, and the walls may be constructed more than one bale in thickness in a similar manner.

Abstract: A live storage facility provides for the storage of large containers of product in a gas-tight enclosure containing an atmosphere precisely controlled to a preselected gas composition. Containers are introduced into the enclosure through a tunnel and removed through another tunnel, without significantly altering the gas atmosphere or temperature within the enclosure. An externally controlled crane moves and stacks the containers within the enclosure. The storage facility is preferably formed as a hemispherical dome with continuous walls that are impermeable to the gas. In one form, the product is agricultural produce, and there is additionally provided a cooling capability so that the product is stored at reduced temperature.

Abstract: A framework for supporting the glass panels of a skylight is formed of spacedrafters inter-connected by cross bars. The rafters have upstanding side flanges provided with pairs of transverse slots. The ends of the cross bars have pairs of outwardly extending headed members adapted to be engaged in the slots to locate the cross bars. The rafters have a ledge below each side flange upon which the bottom of a cross bar can rest. The cross bars are locked in place on the rafters by extending a pin from the cross bar to engage in a recess on the underside of the side flange. The recesses and ledges in the rafters form parts of gutters. A channel-like gutter is also provided on the sides of the cross bars so that condensation from the cross bars will flow into the channel gutters and then to the gutters in the rafters where it can flow to a collection point.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an anesthetic evacuation device for use in situations where the anesthetic gasses are exhausted into the room air. More specifically, the invention discloses a device which can be attached to the popoff valve of many of the current anesthesia machines. The device contains and exhausts the excess anesthesia gases to the outside air, preventing any danger to medical personnel who may be in the same room. The system also allows for the rapid exhaust of any leftover gasses following the medical procedure.

Abstract: A vent or passageway through a structure such as a wall in a motor home or mobile home or the like which is readily accessible by opening a water tight lid or cap hinged to each face plate which exposes a tubular passageway through the wall through which may be passed a garden hose or an electric cord or the like for such purposes as flushing out a holding tank or the like.

Abstract: A sash plate used for inserting a cable into a room from out of doors. The plate comprises a single thin plate having an upper and lower part with both sides formed as part of a sash's construction and a cable inserting plate of the same width as that of the plate member and having on the upper and lower parts a groove for inserting and firmly fixing the plate member. The plate further has on the approximately central portion a hole for inserting a cable and having on the side portion a notch. The plate member is formed such that the plate member is shorter than the actual length of the sash by an integer of the actual length of the cable inserting plate. An optional desired portion of the plate member is being cut off, and inserted into and firmly fixed onto the groove in order to form a plate of a certain length.

Abstract: An improved underground utility equipment vault is comprised of at least two concentrically disposed chambers. The inner chamber is a non-electrically conductive material such as wood and is disposed in spaced concentric relationship within the outer chamber which is metallic, preferably steel. The exterior surface of the outer chamber is provided with a protective dielectric coating and cathodic protection in the form of sacrificial anodes. The inner chamber is provided with heat vents adjacent its uppermost surface area and cold air returns adjacent its lowermost surface area. The heat vents may be provided with exhaust fans. The inner chamber is provided with above ground air communication and an entryway. The interior of the inner chamber and electric gear therein contained is electrically isolated from the outer chamber and the vault exterior.

Abstract: A louvered wall is formed of spaced stacks of thin masonry blocks with elongated louvers disposed between adjacent blocks and extending longitudinally of the wall through several stacks of blocks. The middle longitudinal region of each louver is higher than its longitudinal edge regions and the upper and lower surfaces of the blocks are shaped to conform to the cross-sectional configuration of the louvers to lock the blocks and louvers against transverse movement.

Abstract: A sloped glazing system for a building or the like includes a plurality of rafters and purlins interconnected together to form a framing grid, and further includes a plurality of glazing panels secured to the framing grid in covering relation to the glazing openings. The framing grid is attached to the building in a manner such that the framing grid subtends an oblique angle with respect to the horizontal plane of the building. Each glazing panel has a hanger frame mounted to its inner major surface. Each hanger frame includes a plurality of hanger sections mounted to the inner major surface of the associated glazing panel adjacent to a corresponding plurality of panel side edges. Spanning facilities are provided in bridging relation to immediately adjacent ones of the hanger sections mounted to adjacent ones of the panels. The spanning facilities are attached to the framing grid to thereby secure the panels to the framing grid.

Abstract: A ventilating appartus for installation in a ventilation opening in a building foundation includes a peripheral border having detachable lateral extension tabs for selective retention to be mounted in a mortar joint in brick-type construction and, alternatively, for selective detachment for disposition flush with laterally-adjacent foundation surfaces for edgewise disposition thereon of siding in siding-type building construction. No border is utilized in an alternative embodiment of the ventilating apparatus to facilitate mounting thereof to the outward face of a building foundation as a replacement for broken and deteriorated ventilating apparatus, a separable side portion facilitating such mounting in buildings of siding-type construction. A slotted shutter-like mechanism is provided for convenient opening and closing operation of the ventilating apparatus.

Abstract: A unitary, metal vent apparatus for securement to the roof of a building. The apparatus includes a one-piece hollow first member having a series of vent holes near its top portion. The apparatus also includes a one-piece second member which forms a concentric cap for the first member and which protects the upper portion of the first member from the elements, but does not impair or contact the vent holes. Preferably, the cap is spun onto the first member for rigid securement thereto.

Abstract: An insulation hold-down device is provided for insuring circulation of air through vents into the attics or similar spaces of buildings having insulation therein. The hold-down device has a center insulation restraining section and two end attachment flanges. One flange is attached by nailing or other conventional device to the bearing plate of a building while the other attachment flange is attached to the roof panel of the building between rafters. The hold-down device may be formed by stamping from a single piece of sheet metal.

Abstract: Prefabricated roof rafter truss structures are provided which function as deep webbing rafters for spanning and enclosing a living space and accommodating superinsulation. In each truss structure first and second outer rafter chords define a roof gable. At least one inner rafter chord is rigidly joined in parallel relationship to an outer rafter chord by deep webbing to define a rafter depth sufficient to accommodate insulation with an R factor of 60 or greater with ventilation space over the insulation. The truss structure also includes a horizontal ceiling joist chord positioned above and joined to the upper end of the inner rafter chord. Further deep webbing rigidly joins and spaces the horizontal ceiling joist chord with reference to the first and second outer rafter chords and generally ties the truss webs and chords into a rigid structure including the extending deep rafter portions. The attic space over the ceiling joist chord is also sufficient to accommodate superinsulation.

Abstract: A bulk storage building structure for storing grain, dried clay and other granular products in which the normally encountered lateral pressure exerted on the walls of the structure is minimized by the spaced, slatted configuration of the walls which accommodates the angle of repose of the stored material. This configuration effectively increases the total available surface area of the structure such that the structure may be made as large as is necessary of practicable without the expensive wall reinforcements required for conventional storage structures.

Abstract: An apparatus for relieving static subterranean water heads surrounding subterranean walls which includes a perforated hollow sleeve arranged to extend through the subterranean wall and into a surrounding static water head. The sleeve has distal and proximal ends, with a plurality of spaced perforations being formed in the wall of the sleeve substantially along the length thereof. The distal end is tapered substantially to a pointed tip, and the tapered tip portion is of generally solid construction. A flanged coupling means is formed adjacent the proximal end for coupling water conduits internally thereof. When desirable, an imperforate sleeve means may be provided adjacent the proximal end for rendering a portion of the perforated hollow sleeve adjacent the proximal end substantially watertight, thereby protecting paneling which may be pre-positioned in the subterranean wall.

Abstract: Temperature equalizing means for roofs. Means are provided for containing and controlling ceiling insulation so as to provide adequate air-flow communication between a first zone defined between the ceiling and the roof of a building and a second zone defined between projecting eaves of said building and soffits immediately thereunder. Such communication maintains the roof at a more nearly uniform temperature across the entire width of the roof so that during cold weather melting of snow on the roof is minimized and thereby the build-up of a ridge of ice along the eaves caused by freezing of melted snow is minimized and, consequently, leakage of melted ice under the shingles and through said roof is prevented. The device comprises a channel-shaped member positionable between the rafters of the building and spaced from the inside surface of the roof boards whereby communication between said first and second zones is not blocked by the installation of insulation on said ceiling.

Abstract: A fitment for mounting on a vessel or tank constructed of reinforcing filaments such as glass or other fibers located in a resin matrix. The fitment includes a platform or top wall which is generally planar and has a pair of generally opposing rectilinear sides. The platform is adapted for supplying a fitting for a hose or nozzle which can be removably attached thereto. Two legs depend from the sides of the platform. A pipe also depends from the central portion of the platform. The ends of the pipe and legs are adapted for securement to the wall of a tank or vessel by bonding resin compatible with the resin of the fitment and the tank. The fitment is preferably constructed of layers of glass fiber reinforcing materials.

Abstract: A vent and baffle unit locatable between adjacent roof rafters of a structure to provide a passage for the flow of air from the soffit to the attic and block the normal opening between the soffit and attic. The vent and baffle unit has a vent section having a triangular base and triangular side walls. Flanges are articuately joined to the outer edges of the side walls. The vent section can be folded into a generally V-shaped configuration. The inlet to the vent section has a generally rectangular cross sectional area. The outlet has a triangular cross sectional area. The baffle is articuately connected to the front of the vent section. The baffle is folded in a downward direction to block the normal opening between the attic and the soffit. The vent and baffle unit can be folded in an inward direction to provide a narrow configuration allowing it to be used with 16" on center roof rafters.

Abstract: A shower cabinet comprises a base, side and back panels upon the base and a door. The base construction which may be used in combination with the cabinet and door may be adapted for use in conjunction with other available shower cabinets and enclosures. The base includes an upper floor and a lower base plate, the base plate having a pair of selectively usable knockout drain discs formed therein providing normally closed openings adapted to selectively receive a drain assembly. The base plate has an upstanding side will therearound and an outer upstanding peripheral side flange defining therebetween an intermediate support shoulder adapted to receive and support the upstandng shower cabinet walls.