Abstract: A smoker's booth, for use within an enclosed area, including sidewalls having a door providing access to a single user compartment, wherein the sidewalls define upper and lower open ends. The lower end is closed by a base panel supporting the sidewalls, while the upper end is closed by a modular cap assembly, adapted for treating tobacco smoke-laden air drawn upwardly from the closed compartment. The modular cap assembly, which includes a closed space divided into a plurality of chambers, provides at least one plenum chamber and an electrical equipment chamber. An air treating unit is located in the plenum chamber, intermediate intake and return air vent openings communicating with the compartment. A blower draws tobacco smoke-laden air upwardly from the compartment, through the intake vent opening and plenum chamber, and returns only treated air to the compartment, via its return vent.

Abstract: A structural furniture in which at least a portion thereof has a strength required for a structural member and constitutes a structural member bearing loads in a vertical direction and a lateral direction. Back plate constituents made of structural plywoods are stood vertically in parallel with each other on bottom plates and side plates 4 are stood vertically being joined at a right angle to the back plate constituent members 3 so as to form a U-shaped lateral cross section.

Abstract: A fireplace shelf and mantel support system includes slotwall panels affixed to the structure wall above and to the side of the fireplace opening. The slotwall panels include T-shaped support slots. A mantel and shelves are provided and are supported on the slotwall panels with support brackets. The support brackets include a leg having an inturned upper portion extending into the slotwall support slots and an arm extending away therefrom for supporting the mantel or shelves. Edge trim is provided along the perimeter edge of the slotwall panels.

Abstract: A casket display structure has a back wall and wing walls that are removably-attached to the back wall to form an alcove. A double-tiered display rack is mounted between the wing walls. The display structure includes a lower casket rollout rack connected to the fixed double-tiered rack by a scissors unit.

Abstract: A space-saving wall-mounted cabinet and mounting method, for storing and/or displaying typical home items such as books, trophies, ornaments, linens, tools.

Abstract: An exhibit panel comprises a backboard made of plastic material having a pair of spaced apart walls secured by a plurality of spaced apart longitudinal ribs disposed between the walls; and a plurality of parallel spaced apart longitudinal profiles glued to the backboard.

Abstract: A clutter-eliminating head wall for a hospital bed has two horizontally-spaced modules with services and service outlets mounted in the modules. The recess between the modules is covered by a removable panel. The modules are covered by sliding tambour doors that slide behind the center panel to provide access to the modules.

Abstract: A embeddable mounting device and method for permanently affixing a fixture to a concrete block wall. The embeddable mounting device comprises a first rectangular metal plate member; a second rectangular metal plate member having dimensions equal to the first metal plate; and a pair of vertical spacer members secured between the first inner surface and the second inner surface in a manner to create at least one reinforcing bar and cement receiving cavity between the first and second metal plate members, and in a manner to hold the first and second metal plate members in parallel relationship with each other such that when said first and second metal plate members simultaneously contact a planar surface the first and second metal plate members are both perpendicularly oriented to the planar surface. A method of installing a fixture utilizing the mounting device is also described.

Abstract: An adjustable support apparatus includes a vertical standard having a rail, a support member having an edge abutting the standard and a surface formed to fit flush with the rail, and a securing device for securing the support member to the standard. Preferably, the standard includes a channel into which the edge of the support fits. The rail couples to a corresponding bracket on the securing device. The securing device may be mounted on the support member through holes respectively located in the securing device and the support member.

Abstract: A simple and inexpensive, but highly effective, single-walled fire-rated enclosure for a fire extinguisher cabinet which maintains the integrity of 1- and 2-hour fire-rated walls. The enclosure requires only five panels of fire-rated material which are firmly secured in place around the cabinet by a single pair of identically constructed metal mounting brackets which are oppositely secured to opposed walls of the fire extinguisher cabinet. Each bracket is generally planar, but has peripheral portions formed into a pair of oppositely facing channels offset from its outwardly facing surface, a flange extending from the bottom of each channel and away from the inwardly facing surface of the bracket, and a retaining element at one of its sides which also extends away from said inwardly facing surface. Each of the above elements is integrally formed with the more central portions of the bracket.

Abstract: A freestanding corner furniture unit includes a pair of side support panels extending vertically from a floor, the side supports disposed mutually orthogonally, each side support extending perpendicularly from an adjacent wall that defines a corner of a room. A plurality of shelves are disposed in a vertically stacked, spaced apart array spanning the side supports. The shelves all include a pair of laterally opposed edges disposed in orthogonal relationship and each adapted to impinge on a respective side support, whereby each shelf is secured to the side supports. All shelves include a pair of rear edges disposed in orthogonal relationship and disposed to impinge on respective adjacent wall surfaces that converge to define the corner area. The lowermost shelf projects outwardly from the corner, and is spaced from the supporting floor to define a desk surface.

Abstract: A building material manufacture (20, 21, 22, 64, 70, 81) forming an openway (23, 24) in a building (26) and to which wet cement or stucco trim or the like (40) is applied. One embodiment (20) includes base (28) and side (29) segments having staggered slots (31) and beads (30b) coextensive in length thereto for determining the depth of plaster or stucco to be applied, and with mounting flanges (35,36). Another embodiment includes a tiered arrangement (45) of base/side segments and mounting flanges. Another embodiment is fabricated out of a skeletal configuration (51) of a reticulated foraminous sheet of metal connected to a pair of spaced flanged members (48). Another embodiment (64) is formed of wires, longitudinally and transversely oriented to each other, and including flange-like elements for connecting it to a building formation for an openway therein.

Abstract: A panel tray display system for improving storage capabilities beyond that of standard shelving has at least one tray support panel with vertically spaced lip troughs extending substantially continuously across the panel. The display system also has trays of a standardized, modular length that is chosen to allow a user to arrange two or more trays in a substantially side-to-side relationship on the display system. Each tray has a hanger member, a tray shelf and upturned front and side retaining rails. The hanger members are engaged in lip troughs so that the trays hang from the support panel. The trays may be repositioned vertically and horizontally on the panel as desired. The predetermined modular length of the trays is shorter than the length of traditional shelving and allows the user to maximize available storage space by adjusting the vertical distances between vertically adjacent short trays. The trays are thin, on the order of 1/16 inch, to further increase available storage space.

Abstract: A portable smoking booth includes an enclosure secured to a base that defines a smoking area. A smoke detector is positioned to detect smoke within the smoking area. An air purifying mechanism purifies air within the enclosure. A control mechanism for accepting payment from a user within the smoking area controls the smoke detector such that when payment is made, the smoke detector is disabled.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to office panelling systems having a flat electronic display screen is supported to one side of an office panel, with the display screen visible to one side of the panel. An adjustable securing arm supports the display screen and is releasably attached to horizontal rails of the office panel. With this arrangement, the securing arm and display screen can be positioned at different angles and spacings from the office panel, utilizes space more effectively, and allows more efficient use of the work station for other tasks. In a preferred embodiment, the display screen can be released from the securing arm and separately supported on the work surface.

Abstract: A furring stud assembly for mounting a new wall, shelving and/or other wall mounted objects, onto an existing wall structure. The assembly features a furring stud having an "M" shaped cross-section defining three longitudinal channels, and a slotted wall standard which is at least partially recessable into the central channel of the furring stud. The furring stud assembly is suitable for attachment directly to an existing wall, using conventional nails or screws. The furring stud and slotted wall standard are easily made from sheet metal by roll forming and/or stamping.

Abstract: A height varying apparatus is disclosed wherein a pair of partially threaded members are utilized. The first member is adapted to be screwed horizontally into an existing interiorly located wall mount, and the second member is adapted to be attached perpendicularly to the first. This second member has an aperture or a bore to receive the existing mounting posts that are attached to the basin or other object whose height it is desired to change. Thus, a sink that was attached to the wall mount can be raised with a minimum of intrusion into the wall saving time and money for the contractor or maintenance person required to do the job.

Abstract: A compact sleeping unit is provided which can be mated with similarly configured sleeping units to form a grouping for use in a wide range of situations and settings. Each unit includes a horizontal platform and mattress for the compact sleeping of an occupant and a vertically oriented area for dressing and changing which is accessible to each sleeping area through a passage. The compact sleeping unit of the present invention provides a safe, clean, secure, private, inexpensive, portable and easily erected structure to service humans in a wide range of applications.

Abstract: A furniture vignette display. The display includes a plurality of different furniture designs separated by a partition wall connecting each sectional furniture design. The display allows multiple styles of furniture to be shown in the same floor space normally occupied by one complete furniture set.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a combined desking and panelling system which provides an effective means for subdividing office space and defining work areas. Work surfaces are provided and can be independently supported or supported by the panelling system. Power and communication wires and cables are distributed through and between the desking and panelling systems.

Abstract: A banding bead which is attachable to a base structure for providing a guide and form for retaining plaster or other plastic materials thereagainst at two different heights. The banding bead includes a base portion and a generally planar elongated support segment extending generally perpendicularly away said base portion. The banding bead is extruded from a selected material or formed from a strip of sheet material. The support segment has a first planar side, a second planar side, and a top screed portion distal the base portion. A screed lip is disposed on the second planar side between the top screed portion and the base portion. The base portion includes primary and secondary feet extending from the support segment for attachment to the underlying base structure and to provide stability.

Abstract: A fixture having a plurality of upright panels and a top joined together with vertical connectors and horizontal inserts. Adjacent edges of the panels have complimentary beveled faces and aligned grooves extended normal to the beveled faces. The connectors have flat webs and ribs located in surface engagement with the beveled faces of adjacent panels. Flanges joined to the outer end of the webs engage the panels and cooperate with the ribs and lips joined to the inner end of the web to hold the panels in a structurally stable and tight sealed engagement at either a 45 degree relationship or a 90 degree relationship relative to each other.

Abstract: A structural assembly for fastening together and disengaging a slotted supporting unit and a supported unit having adjustable gripping means mounted thereon cooperable with the slotted supporting unit to apply compressive forces to the supporting unit and resulting tensile forces to the supported unit in order to maintain the fastened together units in facing planer relationship.

Abstract: Support apparatus including a framing member for supporting at least one panel of a wall assembly and for supporting a structural member projecting outwardly from the framing member and the panel.

Abstract: A screed rail assembly for use in the construction of concrete slabs includes an elongated rail having a plurality of locking members that extend outward from the sides of the rail. The locking members provide a positive mechanical connection between the concrete slab and the screed rail, preventing structural damage due to external forces exerted against the slab. An elongated protective strip extends along the top surface of the elongated rail, further protecting the junction between the slab and the rail from damage due to external forces.

Abstract: A fixture having a plurality of upright panels joined together with connectors extending into grooves on adjacent ends of the panels. End caps have inwardly directed lips that extend into longitudinally aligned vertical grooves on the ends of the panels to hold the caps on the panels ends and form the end grooves. The connectors have downwardly directed legs located in the end grooves to join the adjacent panels together at either a 45 degree relationship or a 90 degree relationship or a 180 degree relationship relative to each other. The outer faces of the panels are interrupted with at least one horizontal groove for accommodating merchandise support hangers.

Abstract: A rail system is used for supporting a plurality of upper and lower modular wall panels adjacent a plurality of spaced apart studs. In one aspect of the invention, the rail system includes an upper rail mounted horizontally to the studs adjacent a ceiling, a lower rail mounted horizontally to the studs adjacent an abutting surface such as a floor, bathtub, or shower pan, and a middle rail mounted horizontally to the studs between the lower and upper rails. Each rail is mountable to the studs regardless of the distance therebetween. The upper rail is adapted to receive an upper portion of the upper wall panels, the lower rail is adapted to receive a lower portion of the lower wall panels, and the middle rail is adapted to receive the upper and lower panels. In another aspect of the invention, an elongated bar is spaced apart from the middle rail and adapted to be mounted longitudinally thereto.

Abstract: A portable enclosure designed to be mounted in any desirable location and defined by a plurality of wall segments arranged in a vertically stacked array wherein each wall segment includes a plurality of wall panels interconnected to one another so as to partially surround and thereby define a vertically oriented interior of sufficient dimension and configuration to house a person in an upstanding position. Supplementary attachments including a hose bib and water supplying hose or like water source may be attached such that the person within the interior of the enclosure may take a shower. Anchor structures are provided to secure the enclosure to the ground or other applicable supporting surface. The various components of the enclosure assembly may be easily assembled and disassembled to facilitate storage and or transport.

Abstract: The improved system is used for mounting a panel such as a sheet of dry wall or a plywood panel in a wall-like display structure of the type supporting wall panels having exposed exterior surfaces. The system includes a pair of studs such as sheet metal studs. Each stud has a flange surface (the narrow-edge surface of the stud) which is substantially coplanar with the flange surface of the other stud. A pair of upright members is interposed between the studs and each upright member includes a lip extending generally parallel to a stud flange surface. Several spring clips are attached to each lip and each clip includes an opening receiving a panel edge. Panels are thereby retained by the clips on the upright members.

Abstract: A clutter-eliminating head wall for a hospital bed has two horizontally-spaced modules with services and service outlets mounted in the modules. The recess between the modules is covered by a removable panel. The modules are covered by sliding tambour doors that slide behind the center panel to provide access to the modules.

Abstract: A light-weight, high-strength beam member for use in concrete form assemblies. A sheet material is roll-formed into a hollow beam having a trapezoidal transverse cross section. In assembly, a plurality of beam members are attached to a supporting metal concrete forming structure in a parallel, spaced-apart relation. Sheeting or decking is attached to the plurality of beam members by hand driven nails which penetrate a top section of the beam members.

Abstract: Support apparatus including a framing member for supporting at least one panel of a wall assembly and for supporting a structural member projecting outwardly from the framing member and the panel.

Abstract: An activities module is positioned on a support surface, such as the floor of a room, to provide activity stations with horizontal work surfaces. The module includes an upright post member that has at least two vertical grooves. A flat panel has an opening sized to receive the post member when the flat panel is oriented horizontally, and upright partition panels are provided corresponding to the vertical grooves in the post member. Each partition panel has an inner edge fitted into the groove, an outer edge and a bottom edge that rests on the support surface. The partition panels each have a slot to receive the flat, horizontal panel, and fasteners secure the module together. A second flat, horizontal panel may similarly be mounted below the first flat panel, and a third flat, horizontal panel may provide a shelf or bench.

Abstract: A construction element for limiting a fore part of a formwork consists of a prefabricated element having a width which corresponds to the thickness of the construction work to be erected and a modular length. The element comprises openings for being able to push through reinforcing irons, pipework or the like tubes. Because the element is foreseen to remain in the wall, it is produced preferably with a relatively fine concrete in which a reinforcing mesh of synthetic material is enclosed, which extends also over the openings and prevents the outflow of concrete at the time of pouring the latter into the formwork. Such a shuttering element allows a fast and precise limiting of the formwork in the case the construction work is not poured in one part or is needing recesses for a crane. It requires no cleaning off or pulling off wooden parts when the joining part is produced.

Abstract: Workstations with the look and feel of millwork but with the flexibility of systems furniture comprise modules constructed from a relatively few number of elements. The modules are based on several basic geometries, and comprise a horizontal work surface, a forward support panel assembly, and end panel assemblies. In addition, each module can be equipped with transactional shelves and various accessories, e.g. pull-out writing shelves and pencil drawers, drawer pedestals, courtesy shelves, lighting, etc. The elements of the modules are constructed from durable materials that are easy to maintain and clean. Certain embodiments of these workstations are particularly well adapted for use in health care settings.

Abstract: A metal construction blocking for wood frame wall stud construction comprising an elongated metal piece having a pair of parallel marginally folded edges having sufficient strength to prevent the blocking from bending, and a longitudinally corrugated body sufficiently thick to allow metal self-tapping screws to pass through the body so that when the blocking is put in place on the wall studs, the blocking holds a fixture with the screws fastening to unsupported portions of the blocking between adjacent wall studs.

Abstract: A portable building system of variable size (20) consisting of a series of individually collapsing web beam frames (22) which serve simultaneously as a support structure for the exterior covering material (30) and as a support structure for a highly adaptable interior furnishing system. Individual web beam frames (22) are comprised of multiple segments including vertically oriented outer segments (32) which have a width measured horizontally in the plane of their span sufficient to support furnishing components 26 substantially within an area directly between a pair of consecutive outer frame segments 32 in a strong and convenient manner. Additional overhead segments (34) are joined to each other and to outer segments (32) with corresponding mortise (36) and tenon (38) like surfaces for a fast and positive assembly. Purlins (24) attach to the frames, joining them in sequence.

Abstract: A securing arrangement for office panels accommodates off panel angular connection while structural securement of the panels is obtained. The panels have accessible rails at predetermined heights which can be engaged by a structural member which in turn locks with an adjacent panel. Preferably, several structural members are used for securing two adjacent panels.

Abstract: A preassembled attic shelf unit includes a pair of shelf support members connected to each other with wooden connectors so that outward facing surfaces of the support units are engageable with portions of adjacent roof trusses located on fixed centers. Each shelf support member may be rectangular wooden stock material formed with an elongate rectangular groove in an inward facing surface thereof so that the opposing grooves respectively receive longitudinal edges of the shelf in sliding supporting engagement. Nails may be utilized to fasten the shelf supporting members directly to the portions of the trusses such as web member portions interconnecting top and bottom chord members of the trusses together.

Abstract: A prefabricated window stool/apron unit (10) comprises a ledge member (12) and a skirt member (14). The ledge member (12) has an essentially flat top horizontal surface (16) and an essentially flat back vertical surface (18). The skirt member (14) has an essentially flat vertical back surface (20). The skirt member (14) is positioned beneath the ledge member (12) whereby the back surfaces (18,20) of the ledge member (12) and skirt member (14) are essentially flush with one another to form a flat abutment surface (22). The skirt member (14) is oriented to receive fasteners (24) which extend orthogonally with respect to the abutment surface (22). A vertical front surface (30) of the ledge member (12) and a vertical front surface (32) of the skirt member (14) are contoured. In one embodiment, a prefabricated window sill unit (10') has a recess (40') provided therein.

Abstract: A prefabricated stainless steel appliance is provided for fast food restaurants that may be readily retrofitted into the preexisting pass-through openings in walls located between the kitchen area and the customer area. The appliance permits the serving of the customer with food with reduced personnel because of the elimination of frequent trips to the kitchen area from the customer area and return. The appliance includes an upper shelf for temporarily holding and keeping warm popular foods for readily serving.

Abstract: The improved system is used for mounting a "wall standard," i.e., an elongate, slotted strip to which shelf support brackets are attached. The standard is in a wall-like display structure of the type having plural support studs. The improved system includes a box-like "filler" or spacer mounted between the studs. The spacer has at least one exposed edge used to attach a retention assembly for holding panels to the wall "skeleton." The assembly includes a pair of upright members which are commonly-shaped but mounted in inverted "mirror image" relationship one to the other. Such upright members each have several spaced tabs, each of which is "interposed" between tabs of the other upright member. Tabs of both upright members are attached to the first edge for panel support. Using commonly-shaped, inverted-mounted upright members increases installation flexibility and reduces parts inventory. Certain system features accommodate wall panels of differing thickness and mount panels for quick attachment and removal.

Abstract: A method of constructing multiple story buildings and particularly detention structures as disclosed in which the framing members are lightweight steel channel members which are generally similar and in certain applications, interchangeable. The walls and floors of the building are framed with the channel members and lath sheathing is applied thereto for receiving cementitious fill therebetween. A unique diagonal tension strap system is used whereby diagonal straps are permanently attached at their lower end and tensioned at their upper end with adjustable fasteners before being permanently fastened at the upper end. The system provides for a more rapid and inexpensive construction schedule over conventional construction and affords high resistance to fire and to penetration of the filled walls.

Abstract: An adjustable screed support for supporting one end of a screed during screeding of cement on a wall generally comprises a support bracket for attachment to the wall support structure including a stand-off portion extending outward, away from the wall support structure; and an elongate beam which is adjustably attached to the support bracket stand-off such that the distance of the top side of the beam from the wall support structure and the angle of the line of the beam the wall support structure are variable. The beam top side in side view is a straight line. The beam has holes side to side through its web portion and the support bracket stand-off portion has conguent holes. Cement from each side of the screed support flows through the holes and bonds to the cement on the other side.

Abstract: A concrete screed rail having generally parallel spaced top and bottom edges, at least the upper one of which is provided with a finished surface, there being at least one and preferably a plurality of recesses in a web portion of the rail. The recesses in the web portion preferably are closed off by a thin layer of concrete, the concrete including that of said recess being reinforced by a mesh or plurality of short fibers. The screed rail may be in the form of a straight beam of I-section or alternatively of generally L-shaped cross-section. If desired, additional reinforcement may be incorporated in the rail.

Abstract: A triangular fence post is disclosed which includes a longitudinal slot in one side formed by two inturned flanges, the spacing of the slot being less than the width of a fastener, the inner ends of the inturned flanges being turned towards one another to bite into a fastener driven into the slot. Because of this construction, the clamping action of the flanges and the bite of their inner ends cooperate to securely hold the fastener to the fence post, irrespective of the extent of penetration by the fastener into the slot beyond the flange ends. This arrangement enables any of various types of fasteners to securely hold any gauge of wire or wires in any desired state of tension, or even to hold boards if desired.

Abstract: An integral energy efficient load-bearing exterior wall fabricated of light-weight foam surrounding plastic load-bearing columns. The invention relates to pre-fabricated modular wall panels as individual building elements and as part of an integrated building system. In a preferred embodiment, a prefabricated modular wall panel is made from a foamed material that is molded around a plurality of vertically disposed hollow support columns. Each of the columns contains a pair of opposed and vertically disposed T-shaped fastening supports which are arranged to form part of the interior and exterior surfaces of the foamed wall. The hollow columns are set onto locking base plates which are mounted on a wood or concrete deck system. Locking top plates are also mounted on wood and are then placed on top of the columns. The tubular columns are made of a plastic material and are shaped in cross-section in the form of a rectangle, square, diamond, oval or circle.

Abstract: A plaster screed is made of two metal parts of uniform cross-sectional configuration. The two parts overlap, each part providing one of the sides of the channels. The first part provides a laterally projecting attaching flange as well as the channel bottom, the channel bottom being extended beneath the channel side provided by the second part as well as beneath its laterally extending attaching flange. The attaching flange of the second part is stepped so that the bottom of the screed is essentially flat. The area of the step just beyond the terminus of the first part provides a rearwardly facing groove filled with a suitable thermoplastic sealant. The sealant complements the parts to provide a flat base free of moisture traps while allowing slight relative movement between the parts for relieving stress that otherwise would build up in the plaster material.

Abstract: A buckle-resistant resilient runner having a thickness of from 0.017 to 0.020 inch is interposed between the framework and the wall-board of a partition having a sound transmission coefficient of 53. A scalloped web connects the wallboard support flange and the flange of the runner which is fastened to the framework. The distance between the support flange and a notch in the scalloped web is equal to or greater than the width of a stop flange on the opposite edge of the support flange. This design makes the runner much more resistant to buckling than a prior art runner made from thicker sheet metal.

Abstract: There is described a one-piece, elongated, hollow plastic section which is useful in the support of reinforcing steel in the casting of concrete structures and the formation of recesses in said structures. The section has a trapezoidal configuration and includes (1) a pair of converging wall portions, (2) a wall portion connecting said converging wall portions at their converging ends and (3) a covering strip portion parallel to said connecting wall portion and connecting the opposite ends of said converging wall portions, said (2) connecting wall portion having areas of reduced thickness formed therein and adapted to be perforated by rigid members whereby said wall portion is self-sealing at the area of perforation, said (3) covering strip portion having reduced thickness areas formed therein adjacent to the converging wall portions whereby said covering strip portion may be manually removed from said trapezoidal cross-section so as to form an elongated, U-shaped plastic device.