Abstract: A wall panel support member adapted to reinforce a wall and to support the weight of structures such as shelves, cabinets, and sinks which are attached to a wall. The wall panel support member includes a support panel which is mounted between adjacent wall studs by brackets or other mounts. One embodiment of the invention includes a support panel with a groove formed at one end of the support panel which accommodates a lip of a metal stud, thus allowing the surface of the support panel to engage the stud. A bracket which is comprised of a plurality of generally perpendicular angled surfaces is mounted on the opposite end of the support panel from the groove for securing the wall panel support member to an adjacent stud. The bracket includes slots in the surface mounted to the support panel to allow the position of the bracket to be adjusted along the longitudinal axis of the support panel in order to accommodate variations in width between studs.

Abstract: A supporting element for supporting a construction on a supporting surface includes a bearing part with an inner section and two outer, bending resistant sections, spacer screws keeping the bearing part at a distance from the supporting surface, and clamping members extending upwardly from the outer sections to define a space for the receipt of an element of the construction. The inner section is bendable by the influence of the construction element load, and the clamping plates are located in a plane perpendicular to the construction element. The clamping plates press, in free engagement, against the opposite sides of the construction element with clamping forces generated by the construction element load on the bendable inner section.

Abstract: A modular partition system which may be used in a cubicle construction for a washroom, change room or shower facility, and which incorporates one or more divider panels suspended in an upright configuration between a pilaster having in its rearward surface a vertical slot and an adjacent surface or wall to form a dividing partition. To conceal the cut edge of the divider panel and provide the partition with a finished appearance, an elongated channel member having front and rear sides with an elongate opening through the rear side is attached to the pilaster. The channel member is secured to the pilaster with its front side in the slot and the cut edge of the panel secured within the channel member opening. The modular construction of the system permits simplified on-side customization and modification for installation in multiple configurations.

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: Construction apparatus used for positioning column base brackets, for positioning hold down plates used to position anchor bolts for steel beams, for constructing brick or block walls and columns, and for positioning concrete forms.

Abstract: A slatwall assembly having modular channels formed independently of the wallboard material, which channels are slidably adjustable in both a horizontal and vertical manner, and which can be installed in any desired configuration, the slatwall assembly having components which are lightweight and more easy to install than known systems. The modular slatwall assembly has an outer member, an inner support member, and a connector. Each outer member defines a front channel for receiving merchandise display devices and a rear channel. Each inner support member defines a support channel and is fixed in a generally vertical fashion to the inner supports of the wall structure. The outer member and inner support member are slidably connected by a connector having two disc-shaped heads connected by a central post.

Abstract: A hanger plate for interconnecting an upper segmented wall of a swimming pool to a vertical support. The swimming pool includes a floor and a plurality of walls formed by an excavation in the earth. A plurality of wall panels are interconnected end-to-end and located about the top of the excavation. Adjacent each joint of the segmented wall is one vertical support. Each vertical support is located to the exterior of the excavation and secured in the earth. A hanger plate having at least two rows of holes interconnects the vertical support and segmented wall. A first row of holes are elongated in a first direction while the second row of holes are elongated in a direction at a right angle to the first. The elongated holes provide for adjustments vertically and horizontally. The segmented wall is capped by an extruded coping which retains the upper edge of a vinyl liner fitted to the walls and floor of the pool.

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: 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: The present invention is directed to office panelling systems and, in particular, an office panelling system wherein a flat electronic display screen is incorporated within or directly supported by an office panel, with the display screen visible to one side of the panel. The office panel with the display screen located therein greatly enhances the amount of work space available at an associated work station, which otherwise would have a CRT supported on the work surface. The depth of the work surface can be cut down if the work station is primarily used for a dedicated data entry station or computer work station. In other cases, the computer monitor screen is a flat thin profile screen mounted on an adjustable arm supported at a position adjacent the panel whereby the spacing of the screen from the panel is adjustable by varying the effective length of the arm.

Abstract: Infinitely adjustable shelving including a vertically elongated standard having a vertically elongated outwardly facing slot therein, a U-shaped bracket positionably mounted on the standard and being horizontally elongated with the proximal end (nearer the standard) being equipped with upper and lower connection means which are arranged to provide a locking force on the standard in conjunction with an intermediate protuberance on the bracket.

Abstract: A device for erecting walls and/or ceilings includes a support shaped-section evincing approximately cross-sectionally T-shaped webs to which at least one beam for wall- and/or ceiling segments can be detachably affixed, further a clamping lock detachable fastened inside the hollow beam and comprising a central retaining element and two spring-steel, lateral retaining elements mounted symmetrically relative to central retaining element. The retaining elements engage adjacent and undercut channels formed by the webs and are tightened against two adjacent webs of the support shaped-section by a rotationally actuated, transverse tightening system crossing the three retaining elements through mutually flush clearances. At the same time, the tightening system affixes the clamping lock inside the beam.

Abstract: A work space management system for creating work areas including two horizontal elongate tracks attached to a permanent wall with a decorative wall tile disposed therebetween and an office partition panel attached to the tracks at variably selectable positions for defining and partitioning the work areas. Overhead modular storage units and work surfaces may attach alternatively to the panels and tracks at any point and may be removed and relocated as needed. The brackets attaching the modular furniture to the track include an anti-dislodgement tang preventing disconnection of the furniture units from the track by only vertical movement.

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: The invention is an improvement in a modular wall system of the type having a forward standard for attaching a merchandising display thereto. Such system also has a rearward pair of laterally-extending flanges, a web extending between each flange and the standard and at least one opening in each web for wall panel attachment. The improvement includes at least one (and preferably at least two) "slideby" brackets mounting a panel to a web. Each bracket has at least one tongue extending through the opening for slide-and-release panel mounting. The panel and attached bracket are thereby mounted or demounted without tools.

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: An insulated structural wall panel includes a monolithic concrete shell poured to conform to a structural reinforcing grid embedded in the shell with insulation panels fixed within the grid spaces. The layers of concrete which sandwich the insulation panels are rigidly tied together by use of tie rods extending through the insulation panel. This monolithic construction results in a lightweight panel with superior structural qualities, the concrete, the reinforcing grid and the insulation panels having been blended together into one homogeneous member. The panel may incorporate extraneous assemblies including doors, windows, vents, pipes, electrical junction boxes and the like. The reinforcing grid may also include various adaptive devices for suitable attachment of the concrete wall panel to concrete footings, floor slabs, roof members, temporary supports and the like.

Abstract: A screed post assembly which may be easily and quickly interfaced to a Nelson stud extending upwardly from a horizontal support beam used in the construction of a building framework. The screed post serves as a support for a screed support system which is used to conduct a leveling operation for a concrete pour during the formation of a composite deck.

Abstract: Disclosed is an adjustable screed rail or guide comprising a top T-shaped element and an inverted lower T-shaped element which cooperate to form an adjustable elongated I-beam. The top T-shaped element and the lower T-shaped element are respectively formed of a flange element and at least one web element centrally located and perpendicular to the respective flange element. The lower T-shaped element has a second web element spaced from said at least one web element, the web element of the top T-shaped element being slidably located between the two lower web elements to adjust the height of the screed surface. The screed rail is locked in the adjusted position by bolts and wing nuts. The upper and lower flanges are provided with depending lips which serve the purpose of retaining poured cement or mortar against the screed rail, the screed rail providing reinforcement for the cement or mortar bed. The depending webs also have openings through which cement, mortar and/or reinforcing rods may be passed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for forming a screed guide for a vibrating screed or the like in connection with the casting and direct smoothing of especially single-course structural floors and at the locations where the walls of the next story are to be cast.

Abstract: A robot gantry has longitudinal beams supported by support elements. To fasten the longitudinal beams to the supports, the latter have brackets with binding post holes for binding screws. To make possible the adjustment of the brackets housing the beams, the walls of the supports have holes, which are large enough that the binding screws can move in them by the amount required for adjustment. To adjust the brackets, L-shaped adjusting devices are fastened to the supports by screws. The L-leg of the adjustment apparatus has in the power portion horizontal and vertical holes with nuts for set screws. In the upper portion of the L-leg the adjustment device has a vertical slot for a pendulum set screw which can move in the slot. The pendulum set screw is protected by a nut from unintentional falling out, and extends with its threaded portion into a threaded hole in the bracket.

Abstract: A circular base form is constructed from curved lengths of corugated steel bolted together and has apertured vertical brackets secured to the inside of the base form at spaced intervals around the inside of the form. Vertical anchor pins slide within the apertures of the brackets and are driven into the ground once the circular base form is positioned correctly. The upper edge of the base form is outwardly flanged horizontally and is successively leveled by transit or the like. As the sections are leveled, they are secured to the ground engaged anchor pins by ring bolts or the like until the entire form is leveled. Gravel and concrete is then poured into the form, preferably with reinforcing bars, mesh or the like and leveled flush with the top flange by means of screeding. When set, the lowermost wall section, the roof and then succeeding sections of the bin are assembled on the top flange of the base and are raised when each section is completed be means of a crane, hoist or the like.

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 screed chair having a base member and at least one threaded vertical member mounted therein supports a screed pipe on a yoke offset from the vertical member such that the yoke and pipe are isolated from rotation during rotation of the vertical member to adjust the height of the screed pipe.

Abstract: There is provided a conscreed bracket which comprises a bracket member, a conduit for receiving a rail to be retained in said conduit secured to said bracket, thread means to be receive a threaded bolt secured to said bracket on opposed sides of the conduit, and bolt means threaded into thread means to enable raising or lowering of the conduit relative to a substrate.

Abstract: A variety of roof-mounted support apparatuses for supporting ducts, air conditioning units, roof access ladders, and walk-ways, each apparatus including a base plate mounted below the roof insulation, a vertical support member connected to the base plate and extending upwards therefrom, and a sleeve member that extends about the support member and has a flange extending outwardly from its bottom end. The flange is arranged above the insulation for the roof. A hollow cap member has an open bottom and fits on and over an upper end portion of the sleeve member. A threaded connecting member extends downwardly from a horizontally extending section of the cap member and is located within the cap member. The support member has means for threadedly receiving the connecting member and for thereby detachably connecting the cap member to the support member.

Abstract: An overhead anchoring track with a C-shaped channel and a row of outwardly protruding eye sockets in the web portion of the channel shape, the eye sockets having conical portions and adjoining neck portions which engage the threaded shaft portions of countersunk head anchoring screws, the anchoring screws having their heads supported in the conical portions of the eye sockets, on the inner side of the web portion, while being axially retained either by a female thread in the neck portions or by neck portions which are radially pinched against the screw shafts. At least one additional member is threadable onto the distal extremity of each anchoring screw, for the purpose of anchoring and/or positioning the anchoring track in relation to the concrete member.

Abstract: An improved stake for supporting guides for screed members used in concrete smoothing. The stake is a hollow, open-ended tube having a wall of substantially uniform cross-section along at least most of its length, and having an upper edge adapted to support a guide rod or bar and a lower edge adapted for ground cutting. Certain embodiments include pairs of slots for receiving inserts which assist in determining the proper depth to which the stake should be driven.

Abstract: A thermally insulated building foundation structure comprising a monolithic poured concrete foundation extending about the perimeter of a building site and having a plurality of elongate straight sides with flat, vertical outside surfaces with lower portions below the surface of the ground and upper portions above the surface of the ground and having flat, horizontal top surfaces, a thermal insulating girdle about the perimeter of the upper portion of the foundation comprised of a plurality of elongate straight horizontal channel sections in end to end relationship and having vertical outside walls defining the outside surface of said upper portion of the foundation, horizontal top walls defining the outer portion of said top surface of the foundation, horizontal bottom walls and upper and lower flanges on inner edges of the top and bottom walls and cores of thermal insulating material filling the channel sections; and a plurality of anchor units spaced about the girdle and having inner deadman portions set i

Abstract: A key joint forming strip and supporting stake therefor wherein the upper portion of the strip includes a hook segment engageable with a supporting ledge on the upper end of the stake and the intermediate portion of the stake includes a downwardly facing hook engageable with a protrusion on a lower portion of the strip. In use, the hook segment is first engaged with the ledge and then the lower portion of the strip is forced against the stake to engage the protrusion beneath the downwardly facing hook. Once so engaged, the strip is held in place between the ledge and the hook.

Abstract: A method for constructing a flush uniform wall lathing by providing wallboard fixings at given intervals for adjusting and levelling the wallboard fixing surface of the fixings with a screw, and attaching the wallboard to the wallboard fixings whereby, a lathing having a uniform surface can be easily and efficiently constructed. This method also includes forming a continuous space between a wall and wallboard suitable for injecting and filling insulating material such as foaming plastics or the like.

Abstract: A screed bar support stake and method are uniquely adapted to concrete screeding operations utilizing a vibratory-type screed. The stake is formed with means which allow it to be located after the concrete has been poured and is also adapted with means enabling the stake to be removed for reuse before the concrete hardens thus saving the cost of the stake. A mating drive member facilitates easy placement of the stake.

Abstract: A stirrup for supporting elongated guide bars or rods for concrete screeds or strike bars used in leveling poured concrete floors, pavement and the like. The stirrup is vertically adjustably supported by a stud screw threaded in a base portion and extending upwardly from the base portion, the base portion being disposed to be embedded in a base slab.

Abstract: A wall having an outer structural component of masonry units which are provided with dovetail slots in their inner faces. A fixing device is provided which has a tongue at one end of a screw threaded rod and an adjustable cap at the other. The tongue is inserted and fixed into the dovetail slot and the cap adjusted by screwing on the rod. Caps of the various fixing devices are aligned in a vertical plane and an inner skin of plaster board or the like secured by screwing to the aligned caps. Transfer of moisture from the porous masonry wall to the inner skin is prevented by providing sufficient screw threading on the rod to allow a number of turns of the thread to remain exposed when the cap is screwed to its innermost position.

Abstract: A replacement hold-down clip permits a standard ceiling panel to be manipulated into position in a suspended-ceiling support grid. The replacement clip is attached to the edge of the ceiling panel and is equipped with an extending tab by which the panel can be manipulated into position from the finished side of the ceiling. As a panel is pulled into position, a spring gripping means on the clip engages a bulb portion of the suspended support grid, so that the panel is held in place. The manipulating tab is frangible on the finished side of the ceiling so that it can be broken off after installation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a precast monument base which is made from precast concrete, and is capable of being installed during any kind of weather conditions. The idea basically involves the utilization of a resilient layer between the base and the base cap to allow proper leveling, and to prevent the entrance of moisture to create problems under freezing conditions. The base extends below the frost line, and hence is not effected by freezing of the ground or excessive amounts of water or moisture.