Abstract: A truss-mounted attic storage system that is formed by the assembly and mounting of a set of brackets and bars to an adjacent pair of trusses to form a horizontal shelf or rack that is secured in place. The shelf or rack can then have a crate, box or tote containing items to be stored set on and held by the shelf or rack.

Abstract: Provided is a fastener element for securing a curing blanket over the open upper end of a concrete form. The fastener element comprises a wire body including a central portion extending laterally for at least the distance of the width of the concrete form and a pair of attachment portions at opposite ends of the central portion. The attachment portions secure the fastener element to the outer walls of the concrete form.

Abstract: A hidden edge connector includes a connector body which includes a base guider for biasing against a rear surface of a frame, an edge guider for biasing against a surrounding surface of a frame opening, and a panel guider which is extended from the base guider and is perpendicular to the edge guider. The connector body is adapted for mounting to the frame at the frame opening thereof to keep a front surface of the frame in a clean and obstructing free manner, such that the connector body is adapted for guiding the panel being mounted within the frame opening in a hidden manner when a rear surface of the panel is biased against the panel guider to align with the rear surface of said frame so as to substantially align the front surface of the panel with a front surface of the frame.

Abstract: A floor panel and method of manufacturing wherein each panel comprises a sheet having at least two stiffening members extending from the lower surface and substantially the length of the sheet. A bead is defined along one of the stiffening members while a tab is defined along the other stiffening member. Clips are provided to fasten the bead and tab in a locking relationship to hold the sheet in position. A flange formed at one end of the panel is received within a recess formed at an opposite end of another panel to automatically space one panel from another.

Abstract: A clip for use in acoustically isolating a wallboard support channel from a frame member, the support channel having at least one mounting point, includes a first portion positionable between a first surface of the channel and the frame member, a second portion positionable in contact with a second, opposite surface of the channel, and a bracket connecting said first and second portions. The first and second portions and the bracket each have at least one fastener opening in registry with corresponding openings on the other of the first and second portions such that a fastener passing through the openings and the mounting point is acoustically isolated from the bracket and from the channel.

Abstract: A combination material comprising a surface material and a backing such as plasterboard is adjoined to a connector that allows adjoinment with another connector affixed onto a frame. The combination material comprises overlapping regions, allowing stacking and the connection means allows adjustment of the combination material for perfect fit. A linear frame element provides an efficient means for connecting the combination material to a frame.

Abstract: An apparatus for at least one of providing a decorative shelf, decorative framing, decorative shelving, decorative paneling and a decorative member for supporting and hanging preselected articles. The apparatus comprises a panel member formed with a brick like design adjacent an outer surface thereof and having each of a first predetermined shape and a predetermined thickness and at least one of an opening, having a second predetermined shape, formed in the panel member to provide a frame like member for at least one of a mirror and a picture and a means formed in the brick like design for supporting at least one of a shelf and a bracket for supporting and hanging such preselected articles.

Abstract: A device for use in the installation of lightweight concrete roof systems includes a base element having a substantially flat portion and a wire tie. The wire tie extends from the base element and terminates at opposite ends which may be formed in a ring or loop. In use, the base element is mechanically fastened to the bar joist, through the steel deck, of the roof system. The terminal ends of the wire tie are secured to steel-welded wire reinforcement fabric overlying a layer of lightweight concrete, thereby securing the lightweight concrete to the steel deck of the roof system and preventing separation of the lightweight concrete due to external forces such as wind sheer.

Abstract: Elements of laminar bodies (1) made of metal or other material are disclosed, so shaped as to be inserted into straight undercut notches (3) made on plates and/or tiles (2). The laminar bodies (1) have such a sufficient length to protrude from straight undercut notches (3) and so shaped as to allow to be joined to each other or with another interposed body (9) through bolts (8) or the like or by means of joints, welding and the like, so as to form a single body (21) adapted to be anchored strongly to the plate and/or tile (2) allowing said plate to be safely and simply fixed to the structures supporting the facing (10).

Abstract: A wall panel tile connector is disclosed. The connector includes an elongated bracket with groups of openings and a number of clips which are attached to the bracket by use of the openings. The bracket has a first portion with an U-shaped cross section, a middle portion with an offset and a second portion. The offset has a slot-like opening and the second portion includes two smaller openings, the three openings being grouped to allow attachment of a clip. Each clip is generally U-shaped with a base and two legs, and a bent tab and offset fingers. The slot-like opening receives one of the legs of the clip. The offset fingers engage in the smaller openings and create an interference fit with the bracket. The tab is resilient and enables the tile to be engaged with a wall panel frame.

Abstract: A rigid guard for a metal wall stud comprising a flat outer wall with apertures for accommodating fasteners to affix it to the outer side of a wall stud, a first pair of flanges extending perpendicularly from one edge of the outer wall at upper and lower ends of the guard, and a second pair of flanges extending perpendicularly from an opposite edge of the outer wall at the upper and lower ends of the guard and each carrying a laterally inturned lip on its free end.

Abstract: An anchoring device for components made of concrete comprises an elongated section which is associable with a concrete component so as to protrude from the component with at least one of its longitudinal sides and with at least one portion of its lateral faces, which extend from the longitudinal side. Engagement regions are provided in this portion of the lateral faces of the section and form a plurality of possible engagement positions, mutually spaced along the longitudinal extension of the section, for a coupling element which is detachably associable with the portion of the section that protrudes from the component. The coupling element has at least one engagement region which forms a plurality of possible engagement positions, mutually spaced parallel to the longitudinal extension of the section, for an element for connecting the coupling element to another component or another element to be rigidly coupled to the component.

Abstract: Protector shoe (10) is positioned between the loop (49) formed in a tie down strap (46) and the adjacent support plate (36, 38). The mounting flange (24) extends about a first edge (40) of the support plate (36) and the middle strip (28) of the tail (22) is folded about the second edge (41) either by the installer or by the application of the loop of the tie down strap urging it toward engagement with and about the second edge (41) of the support plate. This protects the tie down strap from abrasion against the edges (40 and 41) of the support plate (36) of the support beam (12).

Abstract: Generally large, typically eight feet by two inches by ten or sixteen or twenty-four inches, sidewalls for modular concrete forms are easily, efficiently and economically produced by cutting and by routing sheet-type polymeric material, preferably polyurethane or expanded polystyrene foam. Metal connecting members are produced in standard sizes by cutting and bending sheet steel and/or wire. The sidewalls and connecting members are transported to a building site tightly and compactly in pieces, and then flexibly assembled into precision wall forms at the site with good efficiency at any scale. The wall forms so assembled define a cavity into which reinforcing steel rod, electrical and/or communications conduit, plumbing, etc., may be entered. Concrete is poured into the cavity to create a wall having the form sidewalls as its permanent surfaces.

Abstract: A modular wall construction includes a plurality of laterally spaced support posts having mutually spaced slots in commonly facing walls thereof, each slot being at least partially defined by oppositely disposed first and second edge segments. At least one panel is arranged between the support posts. In one embodiment, connecting elements are integrally formed with and extend laterally from the panel to overlie the commonly facing walls of the support posts at the slots. In an alternative embodiment, connecting elements are removably coupled to extend laterally from the panel to overlie the commonly facing walls of the support posts at the slots. The connecting elements have hook shaped portions received in the slots in engagement with the first edge segments thereof. A fastener extends into the slots between the connecting element and the second edge segments to coact in engagement with the slot and connecting element to prevent disengagement of the hook portions from the first edge segments.

Abstract: A wall form structure comprises modular components, wherein individual components are fitted together to construct residential or commercial wall structures. The wall form structure has prefabricated inner and outer walls, a connecting member which is positioned between the walls, and column members to hold the walls against the connecting member. The column member is equipped with perpendicular connectors which are inserted into openings of the prefabricated walls. The connectors are sufficiently longer than the thickness of the wall and engage onto the connecting member. The connecting member includes a mesh area to restrict the flow of concrete poured into cavities defined by two walls and a plurality of connecting members. Concrete may be poured into all or selective cavities depending on the use and purpose of the wall structure. The prefabricated wall may comprise a base wall, a mesh, a screen, a brace, an insulation, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: A portable decking system formed from a plurality of flat panels adapted to be placed directly on the ground is provided with special clips that facilitate interconnection of adjacent edges of adjacent panels. The clips are generally W-shaped in cross-section to define a pair of channels each of which is receptive to a frame member of a flat panel. The clips are constructed to securely connect the panels together but in a manner that enables their ready detachment, all of which may be accomplished without tools or additional fasteners.

Abstract: A stud shield for protecting the service and utility conduits in building walls is provided. The shield includes a generally rectangular steel plate having a wall sheeting facing side and a stud facing side. An adhesive tape is secured to the sheeting facing surface and extends past the side edges of the plate. A release layer is adjacent the stud facing side of the plate and contacts the portions of the adhesive tape extending past the edges of the plate.The present invention also encompasses that the shields may be distributed one at a time or may be made available as a unitized plurality of shields, wherein a selected number of shields may be removed from an endless roll as needed.

Abstract: A wall frame structure consisting of wall plates and wall studs, which are formed of metal sheet, with the wall plate being provided with projections to engage the stud to aid in securing the stud in position, and the stud being reinforced by transversely extending ribs and reinforced apertures. A reinforcing bracket surrounds the stud and aids in securing the stud to the wall plate. There is further provided reinforcing clips which extend between the flanges of the stud to inhibit transverse movement of the flanges relative to each other, under loading.

Abstract: A wall construction is provided which includes a wall upon which are located siding sections to which are fastened brick sections. The siding sections are arranged in coplanar end-to-end relationship and include abutting ends with nesting tongue and groove arrangements to resist relative transverse movement between the sections. The tongue defines a passage extending transversely across the same. A clip is provided which includes a central portion located between the ends of the siding sections. The central portion extends through the aforementioned passage in the tongue. The clip includes further portions extending in opposite directions from the central portion along opposite sides of the siding sections. A protruding flange is provided which extends outwardly from the first further portion and a settable material is provided adjacent the siding sections. The protruding portion is embedded in the settable material.

Abstract: A handicap-accessible bath facility (10), and a method of making the same, involves a two piece modular wall (22) having a height and a length which are less than the height and length of an existing room (16) in which the bath facility is to be mounted. The modular wall comprises top and bottom wall assemblies (42, 44) which are placed parallel to a first existing wall (14) and abutting a second existing wall (16) to form a shower compartment (124). A factory molded shower base (24) is placed on an existing floor (21) in the shower compartment and defines a shower-base ramp (94) at an entrance to the compartment. A barrier line (98) at the top of the ramp, between the ramp and a drain depression (90) formed in the shower base prevents water from flowing out of the shower compartment. Wall panels (26, 28, 30) line the shower compartment and engage a vertical lip (100) of the shower base for preventing water from leaving the shower compartment at intersections of these panels with the shower base.

Abstract: A panel fastener for attaching a wall panel to a flange of a vertical stud in a movable wall system. The panel fastener is fabricated from sheet metal and includes a flat body portion, pointed teeth for driving into an edge of the wall panel and a portion which engages the rear surface of the flange. The panel fastener is deformable, thus permitting the wall panel to be installed by movement toward the stud along a path perpendicular to the panel. In addition, the panel fastener is fractured during wall panel removal, thus permitting the wall panel to be removed from the stud without damage to the stud or the wall panel.

Abstract: In a building having floors or roof resting on peripheral beams supported by columns and non-load bearing curtain walls enclosing the building, the improvement comprising a plurality of vertical members, constituting part of the curtain wall framing, having at least one flange perpendicular to a horizontal member joined to the building, and a plurality of metal clips joined to the horizontal member and securing the vertical member flange against horizontal movement but permitting unrestrained vertical displacement of the adjoining horizontal member relative to the vertical members which are a part of the curtain wall. In this way, roof and floor deflections do not apply compressive forces to the curtain walls.

Abstract: An easily installable, elongated insulation supporting strap for supporting insulation batts or the like between roof purlins is provided which includes respective male and female connection ends allowing aligned, end-to-end interlocking of a plurality of straps in order to support insulation between respective adjacent purlins and present an aesthetically pleasing roof construction. The straps are also configured for engagement with and support by the purlins, and can be appropriately modified to mate with standard types of metal purlins. In preferred forms the batts are supported in spaced relationship to the roof for creating an insulative dead air space therebetween, and separate roof-engaging insulation can be employed to provide further thermal insulation for the roof.

Abstract: A protective shield overlies the wall panel supporting face of a building framing member and prevents a wall panel fastener of the self-drilling type from entering a utility service opening provided in the framing member. The protective shield is formed of a material and thickness which provides substantially greater resistance to penetration by the self-drilling fastener than the resistance of the wall panel supporting face of the framing member so that the fastener fails or the presence of the protective shield is sensed by the construction mechanic prior to entry of the fastener into the framing member. The protective shield includes integral fastening clips which project generally perpendicularly from the opposed side edges thereof and are adapted for resilient clamping engagement on the building framing member to mount the protective shield in juxtaposed relation with the face of the building framing member and in overlying alignment with the utility service opening.

Abstract: Mobile home ceiling boards are normally made in 4-foot-wide sheets which are fastened to the ceiling roof trusses at 16-inch intervals. Herein are shown at least three separate ways of fastening the ceiling board to the roof trusses by the use of a fastening means which engages the back of the ceiling board and is fastened to a roof truss member. This permits the utilization of a concealed fastening structure for fastening the large ceiling boards to the roof trusses of a mobile home ceiling or any other conventional ceiling structure. Each of the three fastening techniques involves the use of cuts in the ceiling board which receive the flanges of a fastening structure. This structure can be previously attached to the roof truss or installed in the board cuts before attaching to the roof truss. A combination system could also be used wherein a part inserted in the board cuts would mate with a part previously attached to the roof truss.