Abstract: A covered walkway system for a parking lot of a store such as a supermarket having a covered walkway across the front of the store, covered branch walkways extending out from the cross walkway into the lot, parking spaces marked off at opposite sides of the branch walkways, and covered corrals for shopping carts extending out from the sides of the branch walkways.

Abstract: The facility consists of a silo module of either reinforced concrete or steel, built above or below ground level, or partly above and partly below ground level. The central section of the silo interior is occupied by a handling unit that can be of an electromechanical type, for the transfer of automobiles onto the lateral storage stalls and their retrieval. The incoming and outgoing automobile handling operations are carried out by means of metal platforms on which the automobiles are loaded. The platforms are hoisted and transferred horizontally by the electromechanical unit. The platform holding the incoming vehicle is hoisted to the level at which a free place is found available and then moved horizontally and made rest on stationary iron brackets abutting from the silo module walls and located on various levels. The module can be provided with a sole doorway to be used as both entry and exit, and alternatively, can have two doorways opposing each other, one for entry and the other for exit.

Abstract: A high density storage facility comprising: a building enclosing a rectangular floor area of certain length and width; a plurality of rectangular storage racks of certain height divided from top to bottom into storage slots, the slots extending the rectangular length of the racks and being open and accessible for inserting and removing objects into and from the width ends of the racks; the racks being disposed within the enclosed rectangular floor area and including a mechanism for rolling the racks along the floor area; the building including a wall disposed substantially parallel to a lengthwise side of the rectangular floor area, the wall including doors selectively disposed along the length of the wall for providing access to all of the width ends of all of the racks; the racks being rollably movable along the length of the enclosed rectangular floor area for providing access to the width ends of the racks from the doors.

Abstract: The invention provides a method and a test area to prevent tampering in the collection of specimens for substance abuse testing from a subject utilizing a specimen collection container. More particularly, the present invention prevents the substitution of the subject by another person and prevents the subject from introducing a previously obtained and concealed false specimen while minimizing intrusion on the subject's privacy.

Abstract: An integral modular built-in storage wall system is provided including a plurality of prefabricated modular base components, each having a supporting surface mounted to four adjustable legs located at four corners of the suppport surface, and at least a first removable front cover extending between forward facing surfaces of a first forward pair of the legs. The base also has open side areas between the first and second pair of legs so that, when a plurality of said base components are aligned in side-by-side relationship, a substantially unobstructed passage is created extending along the plurality of base components beneath the top walls thereof. A plurality of prefabricated modular storage components are also provided for mounting on individual ones of the base components. The storage components have substantially uniform depth and height dimensions, but the width dimensions may vary in accordance with a predetermined modular format based on the total width of the wall system.

Abstract: A pit area for a race track a stall has first and second sidewalls. A first end wall is adjacent a selected one of the first and second sidewalls and extends toward the other of the first and second sidewalls defining an entrance to the stall. A second end wall is adjacent a selected one of said first and second sidewalls and extends toward the other of said first and second sidewalls defining an exit from the stall. An entrance driveway is adjacent the stall with the stall being at an angle to the entrance driveway. An exit driveway is adjacent the stall with the stall being at an angle to the exit driveway.

Abstract: Structural elements formed from a plurality of different sizes in which tires are stacked adjacent to one another, with various surfaces of adjacent tires in contact with one another. The tires are affixed to one another by applying adhesive on respective contact surfaces of adjacent tires, or by using fasteners passing through the tire walls. The tires may be arranged in the form of a maze of a size sufficient to permit humans to pass therethrough. The individual tires forming the structural elements are configured to prevent water from accumulating inside the tires. Water may be prevented from accumulating inside the tires by providing an opening in a side wall of each of the tires. The tires may be stacked in staggering alignment, and may be configured to form a generally arcuate corner. The tires may also be stacked in descending size along ascending height.

Abstract: This invention provides a method and a test area to prevent tampering in the collection of specimens for substance abuse testing from a subject utilizing a specimen collection container. More particularly, the present invention prevents the substitution of the subject by another person and prevents the subject from introducing a previously obtained and concealed false specimen while minimizing intrusion on the subject's privacy.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and system for preparing exhibition or fair common spaces or passages. A permanent frame is foreseen which can be lifted and lowered respectively in a stand-by, not hindering higher position and in an operative position at a desired height over the floor. The frame can removably carry ceiling elements, signalling elements and/or lighting means in order to mate with the look and practical requirements of each particular exhibition.

Abstract: A facility specifically structured to define a plurality of "mini-offices" each of which includes a compartmented area or space accessible from a common access area to selected, authorized individuals or proprietors of individual ones of such mini-offices and further wherein each of the compartmented areas has a secondary, at least partial access, for restricted "official" personnel such as a mail carrier for the delivery of mail thereto.

Abstract: A customer service station is provided where an employee looks in the same direction for both walk-up customers and drive-up customers, so that the employee can make visual contact with each type of customer. The customer service station includes a counter behind which an area for employees is located. A drive-up window is located in front of the counter, and an area for walk-in customers is located between the counter and the drive-up window. A drive-up area is located in front of the counter and on a side of the drive-up window opposite from the walk-in area. Therefore, an employee who is standing behind the counter can look beyond customers in the walk-in area to view customers in the drive-up area also.

Abstract: A drive-through shopping establishment having multiple buildings for ordering and purchasing goods. The shopping establishment may contain vendors of related goods, such as ready-to-eat food products, which permit the motorist to purchase one or more food products from different vendors from the comfort of his vehicle.

Abstract: A shielded access apparatus for enabling personnel access to an enclosure which is shielded to prevent propagation of electromagnetic energy into and out of the enclosure. The apparatus includes an access enclosure of electrically conductive material and first and second openings in the enclosure. A shield is positioned in the enclosure between the first and second openings for preventing radiated electromagnetic energy passing through one of the openings from travelling along a straight line to the other opening. Absorption material lines the interior of the enclosure and absorbs radiated electromagnetic energy passing through the enclosure.

Abstract: A shielding enclosure for preventing propagation of electromagnetic radiation into or out of the enclosure comprising a support structure and a plurality of sheets of electrically conductive material supported thereon. Each of the sheets has an edge extending therearound and a region of overlap extending inwardly of and along the edge. The region is in overlapping engagement with the region of overlap of sheets adjacent thereto on the support structure so as to define a wave guide gap. Adjacent sheets are pressed together by pressure plates at the overlapping regions to maintain a gap width through which the electromagnetic radiation cannot propagate. Shielding components used to construct a shielding enclosure are also disclosed.

Abstract: A library structure for housing in an organized and catalogued fashion a plurality of video tapes about real estate properties and related services which includes cabinets and teaser video screens displaying interesting or featured properties to attract potential customers of real estate property services.

Abstract: A decontamination shelter with compartments arranged in adjacency with traversal enclosures therebetween defined by the walls of the adjacent compartments and openings in the adjacent walls provided with closures which, when closed, provide isolation corridors between compartments and wherein the openings and closures therefor provide for passage from one compartment to the next through the isolation corridors.

Abstract: An acoustic sound-masking system carried in a core module provides conversational privacy for workers in an open-plan office space. The core module is movable to a desired location on the open floor and has at least three substantially like height side-panel portions providing a movable tubular enclosure. This module has a top member configured to provide a closure of the top end of the tubular enclosure and at least one through aperture is formed and in which is mounted a loudspeaker. This loudspeaker is adapted to produce sound and direct this sound upwardly and outwardly. Each loudspeaker is mounted so as to not protrude excessively above the top surface of the top member. At least one divider is attached or has one end substantially contiguous to the tubular enclosure. A plurality of desks or work areas is arrayed between the dividers, with a pair of desks or work areas between each divider.

Abstract: A township, city and regional land arrangement for accommodating a predetermined number of residents. The township land arrangement is circular in configuration having a plurality of concentric circular roadways intersected by a plurality of radially extending roadways. The city land arrangement is comprised of a plurality of township land arrangements located in spaced apart relationship with each other and substantially equidistant from a central circular university complex. A regional land arrangement is comprised of a predetermined plurality of the city land arrangements connected together by regional highways, monorails and railway lines.

Abstract: A work station for use in a control room wherein operators monitor instruments includes a platform supporting at least two upright perimeter walls spaced apart to provide at least two entrances onto the platform. Horizontally disposed desk tops are supported by the perimeter walls and on which are mounted instruments for observation by operators.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for closing or opening an aisle in a supermarket or similar store. The apparatus includes a support member having a vertical surface having upper and lower U-channels adapted to slidingly receive a first panel. A second panel is hinged to the first panel by a biased hinge. A bar member having a finger is attached to the upper channel and is adapted to fit into or be raised from a position where the finger inhibits sliding movement of a first panel which is adapted to be slid between unextended and extended positions, with the second panel capable of rotation between folded and unfolded positions in which the biased hinge releasably holds the second panel in said positions.

Abstract: A prior art type of restaurant seating includes a longitudinal row of laterally extending consecutive seating stations delineated by and individually accessible from parallel longitudinal aisles. The invention herein discloses means for additionally employing such prior art restaurant seating in a condition where an individual seating station might be temporarily converted into a pair of laterally shorter seating zones to accommodate two small dining groups in a private and aesthetic setting. The convertible restaurant seating includes an upright partition extending medially longitudinally through the row of seating stations, the partition having a view-way in lateral registry with each consecutive dining table and which view-way can be temporarily closed-off with apt closure means.

Abstract: A manufacturing system in which the automatic control of the system and the automatic control of a process management are organically coupled, thereby to sharply reduce the number of workers to be engaged in the manufacture. In order to establish both the versatility necessary for multiple type of treatment and the high efficiency necessary for large-quantity treatments, the arrangement of respective treatment sections is made the job-shop-type, and the construction of treating devices themselves included in the treatment sections is made the flow-shop-type, to achieve the consecutive automation. In order to also automate the management of the process, a stocker in which unfinished products are put is situated in a specified place of the system such as the central part thereof, while the process is put forward in such a manner that a conveyor machine controlled by a control unit having a computer reciprocates between the stocker and the groups of treatment sections.

Abstract: A self-contained vault unit which contains a plurality of safety deposit boxes is disclosed. The vault apparatus includes means which define a secure interior chamber in which the safety deposit boxes are positioned. An entrance into the chamber is secured and selectively openable, preferably by security personnel. A plurality of elongated rows of cabinet sections are arranged in a substantially parallel relationship. The cabinet sections define a plurality of openings having preselected cross-sectional outlines which are proportioned for receiving the safety deposit boxes. Each of the boxes includes a lock for securing the box within the cabinet section upon moving the box to its closed position. A plurality of booths are strategically positioned about the vault apparatus for the convenience of customers to inspect the box contents.

Abstract: A coordinated building layout which includes a restaurant and artist work/exhibit area is disclosed. The cooperation between the restaurant area and the artist work/exhibit area results in maximum efficiency and space utilization. The present system enables accommodation of a wide variety of art disciplines, including the performing arts, while contributing to enjoyment of the arts by the dining patrons of the restaurant.

Abstract: A restaurant facility housed within an enclosure bounded by upright walls defining a perimeter for an enclosure of hexagonal outline. A kitchen and service station and table and seating structure within the enclosure are so organized that there is full visibility throughout the dining area. Waiters and patrons move in corridors providing access to tables and seats which are devoid of sharp corners.

Abstract: A store arrangement including a combination, self-service and service establishment having a central portion with a display structure and a service counter. Shopping aisles are located on substantially all sides of the central portion to provide access to the central portion from substantially all points in the store. The central portion is configured to provide services for the patron as well as check-out items purchased.

Abstract: An air terminal building consisting of an arrival hall and a departure hall and one waiting hall possibly commonly used by both departing and arriving passengers. These halls are situated on separate above each other located levels and with the waiting hall on the top of the other levels and extending principally along the whole periphery of the building. The arrival and departure halls are located in the central portion of the building. The central portion also contains a baggage hall located between the arrival and the departure halls and commonly used for arriving and departing baggage and with direct access to the platform for the airplanes. The halls located in the center of the building are surrounded by wall elements which include therein or therebetween, all principal shafts necessary for the provision of and communication between the separated levels of the building, i.e. shafts for the installation of heating, water, sanitation, electricity and ventilation, lifts, escalators and others.