Abstract: A concrete floor assembly is disclosed including a subfloor element with a floor side and a ground/ceiling side, and a top casting layer. In at least one embodiment, the subfloor element includes a concrete portion on the floor side, which concrete portion has a bottom casting surface with a surface roughness. The top casting layer includes a casting composition, which includes a self-compacting concrete and a shrinkage reducing admixture. The top casting layer is cast on the floor side of the subfloor element so that at least a portion of the bottom casting surface is covered by the top casting layer, the bottom casting surface having such surface roughness that the top casting layer adheres to the bottom casting surface. A method of providing such a concrete floor assembly is also disclosed, as well as a floor assembly.

Abstract: Masonry blocks are provided with at least one pre-formed or easily formed opening for an electrical box without requiring that an opening be cut with a saw or a chisel. One exemplary masonry block has at least one integrally molded opening for receiving an electrical box. Another exemplary masonry block has at least one integrally-molded knock-out that provides a selectably removable opening for receiving an electrical box. The knock-out may be formed of the same material from which the masonry block is molded, and may be, for example, formed with a thinned portion of a wall of the block or a plurality of cuts in a portion of a wall shaped the same as the electrical box opening.

Abstract: A relocatable wall construction includes a center sheet (preferably magnesium oxide), vertical strips, floor and ceiling attachment strips, and tongue-and-groove connectors for joining adjacent aligned panels (also called vertical strips). Fasteners connect components together, and can include magnets, bolts, screws clips, and/or hook-tabs. Magnetic tape can be used for releasable attachment to outer sheets, along with fibrous sound-deadening material for noise reduction and slots for providing adjustment for non-uniform floors and ceilings.

Abstract: A cover for a cable trough system includes a main body that defines a planar surface with a first end and a second end, and a first hinge arrangement at the first end of the main body. The first hinge arrangement includes a planar member that extends from the first end, the planar member including a planar detent, an intermediate member that extends from the planar member, the intermediate member including a first arm with a first intermediate detent and a second arm with a second intermediate detent, and a distal member that extends from a distal end of the planar member, the distal member including a distal detent. The planar member, the intermediate member, and the distal member together define a space sized to receive a portion of a wall of a trough member.

Abstract: A cable trough system includes a trough member including a base wall and first and second sidewalls extending from the base wall to form a trough. The system also includes a cover including a main body with a first end and a second end, and first and second hinge portions coupled to the first and second ends of the main body. Each of the first and second hinge portions includes a first member that extends to an end positioned to contact an inner surface of the first sidewall, a second member that defines an arm that is positioned to at least partially contact the first sidewall, and an extension member that extends from the second member in a direction opposite to that of the arm. The first and second members have a space therebetween sized to receive a portion of the first sidewall.

Abstract: A building accessible to persons, comprising at least one wall element at least substantially made of corrugated material, as well as at least two profiled connecting elements for fitting the wall element therebetween, each connecting element comprising a profile having an at least substantially U-shaped cross-section for receiving edges of the wall element between the legs of the U-shaped cross-section.

Abstract: A building system and method by means of at least two prefabricated structures comprising a first prefabricated structure containing at least two lateral walls, a front wall and a back wall; a second prefabricated structure containing at least two lateral walls, a front wall and a back wall; a first transportation axis in which said first prefabricated structure is mounted, capable of towing said first prefabricated structure to a building site and said first transportation axis is parked in the construction site; a second transportation axis in which said second prefabricated structure is mounted, capable of towing said second prefabricated structure to said building site and said second transportation axis is parked in the construction site; at least one of said lateral, back or from wall of each one of said first and second prefabricated structure is dismounted, dismantled or rolled up; wherein said first and second prefabricated structures are joined in such a manner that said prefabricated structures are

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: Presented is a passenger terminal that includes modular room units that include facilities necessary for passenger traffic. The modular room units are configured to be shipped in standardized containers by means of ordinary transport vehicles by at least one of land, sea, and air to a predetermined construction site. The modular room units are also configured to be assembled at the predetermined construction site in a short amount of time to produce a functional passenger terminal building according to a predetermined planning grid.

Abstract: A system for arranging a plurality of conductors includes a guide assembly having a plurality of passage guides. Each of the plurality of passage guides are constructed to guide the passage of a conduit through the guide assembly. The guide assembly is securable to a substrate and constructed to organize individual conduits passing therethrough. The individual conduits communicate any one of a fluid, an electrical power, a hydraulic fluid, or the like through the guide assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to an embedding unit for display devices to be embedded in a building, comprising at least one receptacle for a medical display device.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a raceway system including a base, at least two covers, a device bracket and a faceplate. The base includes sidewalls having a top wall with a flange member. The covers include a top portion having two ends with a flange member at each end. The flange members of the covers are in mating engagement with the flange members of the base when the cover is coupled to the base. The cover is flush with the base when it is coupled to the base. The device bracket is installed in the base. The covers are positioned over the device bracket and the faceplate is installed over the device bracket. The faceplate overlaps a portion of each cover and extends over a portion of the top walls of the base.

Abstract: A Basement Finishing System that consists of an Acoustic Suspended Ceiling; Vinyl Laminated Outside Corners; Vinyl Laminated Inside Corners; Extruded Polystyrene Insulation; Vinyl Laminated Substrate; Baseboard Molding; Crown Molding; Pre-Wired Electrical Chases for Outlets and Switches; Laminate Flooring; and Recessed Lighting. The walls composition is made from a “sandwich panel” that measures 4×8? by 3?. The wall is made of a ½ inch sheet of Aquaboard brand Fiberock from USG on the front side which is laminated with a vinyl finish followed by a 2? layer of extruded polystyrene insulation placed between another sheet of ½ inch Aquaboard. The wall component is then held in place with a wall suspension system that enables quick installation by affixing an upper channel to the ceiling rafters which then connect to a bracket on the back of the wall and which then rests in a floor track.

Abstract: A wire tray stock includes a first and second wire tray modules extending along a length of the wire tray stock and being integrally connected to one another. A cross-cut zone extends transverse to the wire tray stock between the modules. The cross-cut zone has a width defined by the distance between adjacent end cross wires of the first and second tray modules. The width is less than first distance intervals between intermediate cross wires of the first and second wire tray modules so that the first and second wire tray modules are individually discernible from each other and can be detached from the wire tray stock by cutting through one or more selected cross-cut zones.

Abstract: A cylindrical tube of extendable length, the tube having open ends. A first, second and third transverse flanges fastened at one or both of the opposing ends of the tube. The first flange is integral with the tube and sandwiched between the second and the third flanges. A ring is coextensive with the first flange and covers part of the open end of the tube. A heat expansive material is placed within the tube for expansion during fire to cover spaces between utility conduits and the inside wall of the tube.

Abstract: A protective enclosure apparatus detachably securable with respect to a utility pole base having utility apparatus such as wires, cables and support structure extending therefrom. The enclosure includes a base with an access opening attachable directly to the utility pole base with a support frame securable thereto and extending outwardly therefrom. A housing is secured to the support frame to define a containment chamber therewithin for preventing access to the utility apparatus therein. The base member defines a plurality of mounting slots normally oriented extending radially and in communication with the access opening to facilitate mounting of the base with respect to various configurations of utility pole bases having four post mounting systems.

Abstract: A rotatable building structure (10) contains a vertical central core (14) for supporting suspended floor units (12) surrounding the core. An annular platform (22) extends from the core at corresponding floor units for providing accessibility to and from the central core. The floor units contain a drive mechanism (38, 40, 42) for rotational displacement. The wind load on the exterior side of each floor, and/or horizontal wind turbines that turn around the core but is a separate part of the floor itself, solar panels situated as a roof cover on top of each floor and a wind tool (46) deployable from the floor unit provides alternative wind power assist for rotating the floor units.

Abstract: The molding (1) has a key slot (2) with longitudinal corrugations, which key slot (2) is inclined at an acute angle to the wall surface. The connecting bracket (4) is a plate and one end of the plate has a shoulder terminated with a flexible tenon (6) with a free end pointed towards the molding, and the other end of the connecting bracket (4) is terminated with a spacer flange (7). Surfaces of the elastic tenon (6) of the connecting bracket have hooks with a triangular profile and the connecting bracket (4) has at least one shelf ledge (9) which supports cables. The molding has a form of a covering, preferably from poly vinyl chloride, which forms a skeleton profile divided with ribs (21) into chambers (28, 29, 30, 31) and the molding has a longitudinal protrusion (19), basically parallel to the wall surface, forming with the chamfered end of the molding an inverted V shape and the protrusion cooperates with the beaded edge (20) of the spacing flange of the connecting bracket (4).

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention provides a poke-through assembly for installation in a hole in a floor structure. The floor structure defines a floor in a first working environment and a ceiling in a second working environment. The poke-through assembly includes at least one intumescent member and an intumescent cover assembly. The intumescent member being disposed at least partially within the hole in the floor structure. Also, the intumescent cover assembly including a base plate and a retainer member. The base plate supports the intumescent member and the retainer limits and/or restricts expansion of the intumescent member. Further, the retainer is adjustably secured to the base plate in a plurality of positions.

Abstract: T-shaped raceway base components are provided of standard length, and the flat back plate portions are scored at intervals. The forwardly projecting web portion of the T-shaped base has a leading edge that defines opposed flanges for receiving cover components, and these covers also mount to the top and bottom marginal edges of the back plate. These marginal edges and the flange defining leading edge provide regions of continuity for the raceway base to give the base sufficient stiffness so the web itself can be slotted at each of the same intervals where the lines of weakening are provided. To sever the base at one of these intervals, the installer can snip these three edge regions of continuity, and flex the base to separate it at a selected interval location. The same concept is used to provide the same advantage for raceway base coupling elements that can be used to join raceway components with gaps therebetween.

Abstract: An electrical conduit encasement including a top section and bottom section secured together by mortar and adjacent encasements by mortar. A pair of vertically extending threaded rods suspend the concrete encasements with the rods extending through members attached to plates embededly attached to the encasements.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method for simulating a building environment through which emergency personnel may be trained by practicing search and rescue. The present invention provides an apparatus including a plurality of wall panels which can be joined together and simulate a floor plan of a building. The wall panels preferably are modular prefabricated wall panels adapted to be assembled and disassembled permitting the same wall panels to be adapted for use to provide different floor plans. Thus, a modular kit incorporating a plurality of different wall panels may be arranged and subsequently rearranged into as many different floor plans as desired thus providing a variety of different floor plans which will provide challenging training in search and rescue.

Abstract: An assembly type wall structure is disclosed. The assembly type wall structure may be used as a vertical wall in an interior space and includes a plurality of wall units. Each wall units together to form a wall and may connect this wall with the corresponding ceiling, walls and floor of the interior space. Hence, the assembly type wall structure may be used as a vertical wall in an interior space and has the advantages of fast and simple implementation.

Abstract: A data and power distribution system for an electrical busway is provided. The system has a base plate and a data channel located adjacent to or proximate to the base plate. The data channel is structured to receive a number of data transport devices therein. An electrical busway is coupled to the base plate and a power channel is located adjacent to or proximate to the base plate. The power channel is structured to receive the electrical busway therein. The data channel is located proximate to the power channel and the base plate is a unitary component. The base plate may have a number of locations on the base plate that are structured to receive fasteners in order to directly attach the base plate to a mounting surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a floor plate for bearing upon a floor framework in an aircraft. The floor framework is formed with a multiplicity of transverse beams which are arranged like a truss, and a multiplicity of longitudinal profiles, especially seat rail profiles, which extend transversely to the transverse beam. At least one sub-assembly, for example a kitchen module and/or a sanitary cell, can be fastened on the floor plate. The floor plate bears upon at least four longitudinal profiles and has at least one connecting point, especially an insert, for fastening of the sub-assembly. In addition, at least one system port is provided for the tool-less, pluggable connecting of the sub-assembly to any on-board systems of the aircraft, especially to electrical systems, to feed-air systems, to exhaust air systems, to fresh-water systems or to waste-water systems.

Abstract: Building constructions, building heating and/or cooling methods, and/or heating and/or cooling systems are provided that can include interior conduits configured to convey a fluid coupled with exterior conduits extending through the grounds surrounding the building.

Abstract: An adjustable housing assembly for mounting to a wall is disclosed. The assembly generally includes a back plate having a flange that defines an axis extending perpendicularly from the back plate and a front plate disposed in parallel relationship to the back plate. A connector connects the plates in the parallel relationship at various distances longitudinally along the axis. The connector includes co-acting male and female components extending circumferentially about the axis and at least one of the male and female components is spaced longitudinally along the axis for connecting the plates at any one of the various distances in response to relative rotation between the male and female components about the axis. The connector may also include a mounting ring separate from the back plate and the front plate that couples the front plate to the back plate. The mounting ring allows for additional distances to be obtained between the front plate and the back plate.

Abstract: A modular patient room includes a plurality of modular wall panels or units having various configurations. In some embodiments, the modular wall units have water dispensers. Headwall units having water dispensers are also disclosed. The water dispensers are configured to filter water or to sterilize water.

Abstract: A telecommunications outdoor shelter having an interior chamber containing one or more vertical racks of telecommunications and/or electronic components, and an AC powered air conditioner configured to deliver cooled air to said interior chamber, is characterized by a back-up cooling apparatus comprising: an outdoor refrigeration system exterior to the interior chamber configured for supplying refrigerant or chilled heat transfer fluid to an evaporator mounted in the interior chamber and for rejecting heat to ambient outside air; an air cooling unit comprising an air handler and evaporator mounted in the interior chamber and configured to receive refrigerant or heat transfer fluid from the outdoor refrigeration system and provide cool air to the interior chamber; an air distribution assembly cooperating with the comprising air cooling unit and one or more primary air ducts for directing cooled air from the evaporator and a plurality of secondary air ducts communicating with each of the primary air ducts, wher

Abstract: A knockdown structure and assembly method are provided so as to prevent cracking of the sealant, reinforce the junction between sections, and improve the livability of the structure. A structure's body is assembled by using a mortar-powder mixed adhesive to join together a plurality of sections that are made of foam polystyrene and that constitute the parts of a structure having a predetermined shape. The adhesive is applied to cover at least the places where the sections are joined together with a woven inorganic-fiber mesh sheet. A sealant is applied, made by dispersing inorganic fiber and mortar powder in a plastic-type paint, onto the exterior and interior faces of the structure in a predetermined thickness. Onto the sealant of the exterior of the structure is applied, on the exterior of the structure, a paint that is water repellant and can screen out ultraviolet light, and applying, over the sealant of the interior of the structure, a clayey paint made of natural substances.

Abstract: A prefabricated wall system used in constructing a structure, the system including a wall segment configured to be lightweight and easily handled manually while constructing the structure, and a securing system configured to secure the wall segment in place on the structure.

Abstract: A cable management system for managing electrical cables in a raised floor grid system is provided. The cable management system includes a cable enclosure including side walls and a base together defining an enclosure cavity. Each of the side walls defines a cable opening and a plurality of bracket openings in communication with the enclosure cavity. The cable management system also includes a sealing assembly installed in each of the cable openings, and a plurality of equipment brackets mountable to the sidewalls via the bracket openings, which are configured to enable mounting of the equipment brackets in vertical and angled orientations. The cable management system further includes a plurality of support brackets connectable to support structure of the raised floor grid system for supporting the cable enclosure on the support structure. The cable enclosure can be installed in the raised floor grid system by removing only a single floor tile.

Abstract: A wire harness for quickly disentangling wires, made of rigid low friction material comprising a top bar equipped in its center with a first vertical cylindrical opening; a bottom bar equipped in its center with a second vertical cylindrical opening co-axial with the first vertical opening; an axle traversing the first opening and the second opening thereby rotatably connecting the top part to the bottom bar. In addition, the bottom bar is equipped on its top face with grooves large enough to accommodate wires of a predetermined size. The top bar can be rotated at ninety degrees with respect to the bottom bar thereby allowing the insertion into the grooves of the wires. The top bar can be rotated parallel to the bottom bar, thereby allowing the locking in place of the wires. The harness can be slid up and down the wires thereby disentangling the wires.

Abstract: A demountable and remountable wall assembly for partitioning room space between an overhead and a floor, the major elements of which are reusable. The assembly provides one or two walls, at lease one of which has an outer fastener-free surface. Additionally, the fastener-free surface may be made substantially smooth and seamless. The walls are arranged in planar congruence, separated by internal spacers or studs, and vertically positioned between the overhead and floor of the room space to be partitioned. Removable tracks or spacers at the top and bottom of the wall assembly serves to interface the wall assembly with the floor and ceiling of the space. The walls are constructed of either finished or unfinished wall panels (e.g., fabric covered or sheet rock panels) which are incorporated into the assembly using a combination of removable fasteners and releasable adhesives. The finished or exposed area of a wall surface includes no fasteners.

Abstract: Among various embodiments of the present disclosure, a ceiling raceway can be formed with an enclosable compartment for a number of cables locatable above a lower surface of a drop ceiling. The enclosable compartment can have a bottom hinged surface that is openable to enable access to an interior of the enclosable compartment. A flange can extend coplanar with the bottom hinged surface in a closed position to support a section of the drop ceiling such that the section is substantially flush with the bottom hinged surface in the closed position.

Abstract: An enclosure includes a base. A frame includes a plurality of frame members. The frame members are coupled together and to the base using clips. Each clip includes a base coupled to a side surface of a first frame member. The clip further includes at least one lip extending from the base. The lip is sufficiently raised from the side surface of the first frame member to accept at least a portion of a second frame member between the lip and the side surface. A plurality of panels is coupled to the frame members. At least one panel is coupled to the base.

Abstract: A framing system for a new or existing wall, structure and/or the like is provided that uses just one type of unit or member—the universal stud. The universal stud serves as a stud and plate or track. With a plurality of the universal studs having the same slot configuration at each end and two sides of the universal stud receiving that same slot configuration, allows for a multitude of jobs to be done with just one type of unit. The universal stud flange sides are mended with holes along its length in order to allow wiring and pipes to be hung from the universal stud while not endangering cutting the wiring and/or pipes. Moreover, the universal stud wall has inherent qualities that make it the single solution to many types of framing jobs and job problems. The present universal stud provides walls and/or structures that are thinner, have any profile to each side, soundproof, have chases within it, provide bracing construction, and provides the flexibility to be used within other wall studs.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a mat includes a base and a plurality of studs that together may position an electric radiant heating element within a floor or wall, and may protect the electric radiant heating element as the floor or wall are constructed. The base extends in at least two directions that define a plane. Two or more of the plurality of studs has a cylindrical body that includes a surface that extends from a respective portion of the base in a third direction that does not lie within the plane and that is at an angle between and including 84 and 96 degrees relative to the respective base portion. By using the mat one can quickly install a plurality of positioning devices to hold the electric radiant heating element at desired locations in the floor while the floor is constructed.

Abstract: A cable support assembly for routing electrical, communication, or data cables throughout a building. The cable support assembly includes cable trays and brackets for securing the cable trays to a vertical surface. Tray couplers are provided for coupling trays together. The brackets include an L-shaped support member and a hinge arm pivotally attached to the support member. The hinge arm portion of the bracket may be rotated downwards for loading of a cable tray therein and then rotated upwards and latched to the base members to lock the cable tray in place. Ninety-degree bend and T-shaped cable tray sections are also provided. Adjacent cable tray sections may be joined with couplers to create a cable raceway or support assembly in which the cable tray provides support for any electrical, communication, or data cables installed therein.

Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for protecting pipe ends that project upwardly during building construction and for reducing the safety hazard posed by such pipe ends. The devices include a rigid body suitable for positioning on a base on which concrete will be poured, having two opposed end walls, two opposed side walls, a recess therebetween, a top end, a bottom end, and a lateral tab extending from at least one end wall. A shield is securable to at least one side wall for protecting the pipe ends during later construction. In two embodiments, a plate positioned at the bottom end has an opening dimensionally and spatially configured to correspond to each pipe end requiring protection.

Abstract: A moisture control system for a straw bale core wall in which gravity fed moisture from the bales is collected in a sump at the foundation level and drained away, while an airspace is provided above the bale core to collect and direct away moisture of evaporation.

Abstract: A raised flooring system having a sub-work surface is disclosed. The system includes a plurality of pedestal assemblies, a plurality of base floor pads for placing and securing the pedestal assemblies, and a locking assembly for securing the pedestal assemblies to the base floor pads. The locking assemblies include a plurality of projections extending from the pedestal assemblies, a receiving aperture located in each of the base floor pads for receiving the projections in a first position, and a locking aperture in communication with the receiving aperture for locking the pedestal when in a second position to relative to the base floor pad. Inserting the projections into the receiving apertures and rotating the pedestals from the first position to a second position secure the pedestals to the base floor pads, one to another, thus providing exact registration of the pedestals for the ultimate installation of the work floor panels.

Abstract: Raceway modules of predetermined length are joined by couplers designed to allow optional gaps between the T-shaped raceway base plate portions. Upper and lower L-shaped raceway covers are separately snapped out the base, allowing electrical and data/communication devices to be provided in staggered relationship, and anywhere along the raceway. The lower L-shaped raceway cover configuration allows outlet devices to be provided in the lower side of the raceway. The T-shaped base plate has pre-punched knock-out openings and mounting holes provided in a predetermined pattern, and pre-punched lines of weakening, that simplify the installation process. The couplers come in several lengths and configurations, to bridge crossing raceway or other obstructions, and to provide continuity in the gaps between the raceway modules. Pre-wired cover components are fitted with spaced outlet devices for installation in areas of a room that require such service.

Abstract: Raceway modules of predetermined length are joined by couplers designed to allow optional gaps between the T-shaped raceway base plate portions. Upper and lower L-shaped raceway covers are separately snapped out the base, allowing electrical and data/communication devices to be provided in staggered relationship, and anywhere along the raceway. The lower L-shaped raceway cover configuration allows outlet devices to be provided in the lower side of the raceway. The T-shaped base plate has pre-punched knock-out openings and mounting holes provided in a predetermined pattern, and pre-punched lines of weakening, that simplify the installation process. The couplers come in several lengths and configurations, to bridge crossing raceway or other obstructions, and to provide continuity in the gaps between the raceway modules. Pre-wired cover components are fitted with spaced outlet devices for installation in areas of a room that require such service.

Abstract: An affordable, sustainable building, comprising substantially entirely mass-produced, prefabricated constituent parts manufactured off-site, the prefabricated constituent parts comprising a foundation, a frame module comprising a plurality of frames, wherein the frame module is secured to the foundation, a reversible connector to connect the plurality of frames to form the frame module, a wall panel configured to be mounted onto the frame module, a floor panel configured to be mounted onto the frame module, and a ceiling panel configured to be mounted on to the frame module. Each constituent part forms part of a library of parts from which the constituent parts are selected. The constituent parts are preferably made in standardized sizes to facilitate efficient mass production. The constituent parts are predominantly made of recyclable material so as to be environmentally friendly.

Abstract: A mobile divider for an aircraft or an aircraft cabin with a first wall section, a second wall section that is essentially arranged parallel to the first wall section and a cable duct that is arranged between the first wall section and the second wall section. The cable duct protrudes over an edge of the first wall section and an edge of the second wall section in at least one location. This makes it possible to route a supply line such as, for example, an electric line in the cable duct within the divider and also in the transition region between the divider and, for example, a cabin supply channel such that the supply line is not visible to a passenger traveling in the cabin, particularly in the transition region from the mobile divider into the supply channel.

Abstract: An improved enclosure for electrical components is provided. The enclosure protects components from the environment. The enclosure may rest on a surface and to move it from one location to another the enclosure may be rotated 90° and can travel on top and bottom side wall portions. There is a recessed portion between the top and bottom side wall portion where electrical connections may be present and do not interfere with movement of the enclosure.

Abstract: The heat dissipating beam is an I-beam with heavy-duty conduits placed in the upper left and lower right hand corners. These conduits would be clamped in place and would be linked together via suitable fittings when the beams are structurally arranged. The conduits would be tied into a common riser to a roof-mounted water storage tank, which would hold water or another fluid with heat dissipation qualities. A pump would also be attached to the water tank for replacing the fluid after a fire or similar incident in which deployment of the fluid into the beams would be necessary. When the conduits are filled with water, or another suitable liquid, the beam would be able to withstand exposure to a greater degree of heat before weakening and failing.

Abstract: A power floor tile assembly and method for providing power to furniture components via a floor structure, the tile assembly including a plurality of floor tiles, each tile including a substantially rigid supporting substrate member that includes top and bottom surfaces and an edge, at least a first conductive tile contact supported by the substrate member and extending to an exposed end and a covering layer having top and bottom surfaces and a thickness dimension between the top and bottom surfaces, the covering layer forming a separate opening for each of the tile contacts, the openings aligned with the tile contacts so that each tile contact extends through a separate one of the openings, the covering layer having a thickness dimension between the top and bottom surfaces such that the exposed end of each tile contact protrudes past the top surface of the covering layer, wherein each supporting substrate and associated covering layer are shaped such that the tile can be arranged with other tiles in side by s

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a one-piece corner duct that routes wires in a corner of an enclosure. The one-piece corner duct includes a back wall and sidewalls. The back wall has at least one co-extruded hinge that enables the back wall to pivot to allow the one-piece corner duct to conform to a corner of the enclosure. The sidewalls have a plurality of fingers that retain the wires in the corner duct. The fingers also maintain a cover on the one-piece corner duct to provide access to the wires therein.