Abstract: The present invention relates to a fire isolation device for a free standing structure. This device includes a left tarp and right tarp fabricated from a fire resistant material. The left tarp and right tarp are of a size to completely enclose the free standing structure. Attached to the left tarp and right tarp is a support structure, which is capable of moving from an upward position where the left tarp and the right tarp completely enclose the free standing structure to a downward position where the left and right tarp expose the free standing structure. This device also includes a moving mechanism for moving the plurality of support members from the downward position to the upward position.

Abstract: Method for shielding, anchoring and containing an object such as a trailer or motor home in gale-force winds. A wind-permeable perforate sheet extends downwardly and outwardly from the top of the object or the roof of a home at an acute angle so as to surround a substantial portion of each of the sides with an inclined wind-permeable planar surface. The sheet is anchored to helical ground anchors via mechanical attachments which may also be used to tighten the sheet over the object or home. Apparatus for shielding, anchoring and containing an object such as a trailer or motor home in gale-force winds is also disclosed.

Abstract: A cover for a stack of firewood logs including a top cover panel and a plurality of connected loops that receive user installed logs as weights for holding the cover in position.

Abstract: An apparatus for strengthening building structure against hurricanes and wind storms. Several support beams are removably mounted adjacent to the building structure. A net member is positioned over the roof of the building structure. Cables are used to interconnect the support beam members and to keep the net in place. Anchorage assemblies keep support beam members in place. Tension adjusting devices are used to tighten the cables against the structure being protected.

Abstract: A cover for protecting at least a portion of a compressed module of fibrous material from wind, rain, etc. The cover includes a cap; a first hanger member secured to a first side wall member of the cap at a point slightly below a top member of the cap; a second hanger member secured to the first side wall member of the cap at a point slightly below the top member of the cap and spaced from the first hanger member; a third hanger member secured to a second side wall member of the cap at a point slightly below the top member of the cap; a fourth hanger member secured to the second side wall member of the cap at a point slightly below the top member of the cap and spaced from the third hanger member; and strap means extending through the first and second hanger members parallel to the top of the module, through the third and fourth hanger members parallel to the top of the module, and around first and second end walls of the module at a spaced distance below the hanger members.

Abstract: An automated exterior fire protection system deploys a fire resistant blanket that is preferably stored under the roof of the structure. Threatening fires are detected by a sensor to provide a signal that initiates automatic deployment of the blanket. Air bleed portions may be provided in the blanket to allow air trapped between the blanket and the structure to quickly dissipate. Moreover, elastic straps may be provided in the blanket to secure the blanket in place.

Abstract: A pool deck protector cooperative with the perimeter coping of the pool to prevent wear and discoloration to the pool deck and pool coping by the tie-down assembly securing the pool cover to a pool cover anchor. The pool deck protector is generally planar with one edge curved under upon the underside of the planar member, the curved edge having a decreasing radius such that it is frictionally engageable in a snap-fit manner with the perimeter coping of the pool to position the pool deck protector in alignment with the tie-down assembly thereby protecting the perimeter coping and immediate pool deck area.

Abstract: A beach towel according to the present invention has a top surface and a bottom surface. The beach towel may be rectangular or of another shape having at least three corners. The bottom surface is adapted to lay flat on the sand of a beach and is provided with a triangle-shaped pocked at each corner thereof. A loop at each corner of the towel enables a user to force the pocket inside-out, grab a handful of sand, and pull the sand into the pocket while returning the pocket to its normal configuration. Optionally, at least one additional pocket may be provided on the top surface of the towel for the storage of personnel effects and the like.

Abstract: A cover for protecting at least a portion of a cotton module from wind, rain, etc. The cover includes a cap for covering the top of a cotton module. The cap may be formed by a top member, side wall members attached to the top member and depending downwardly therefrom, and end wall members attached to the top member and depending downwardly therefrom. The angle between the bottom surface of the top member and the inside surfaces of at least the upper portion of each of the wall members may be greater than 90 degrees. Securing structure for securing the cap to the cotton module may include an upper securing strap for securing the cap to the cotton module at a point slightly below the top of the cotton module, and a lower securing strap for securing the cap to the cotton module at a spaced distance below the upper securing strap.

Abstract: In accordance with the invention, the device is provided for constructing a temporary cover for a drain opening surrounded by a framing surface of horizontal, curved or irregular shape, comprising M sheets of flame and/or chemical resistant materials in broad surface contact defining coextensive top and bottom surfaces, said top and bottom surfaces each including a smooth, non-quilted central section and an outer edge section in integral contact with said central section, said outer edge sections together defining a series of undulations therebetween, weighted chain means inserted within said series of undulations so as to add loft and weight as a function of radial extent whereby sealing pressure of said bottom surface relative to an associated horizontal, slightly curved or irregular attaching surface is surprising strong. Method steps related to use and manufacture are also recited.

Abstract: A protective cover for particulate material consisting of a plurality of panels, with each of a desired number of panels including an attachment strip attached to and extending along a portion of the length of the panel. A segment of the attachment strip is detached from the underlying panel to form an attachment loop for attachment of a ballast weight. As the size and shape of the pile changes, an additional segment of the attachment strip may be separated from the underlying panel to form another attachment loop to alter the altitude at which the weight is attached to the cover. A number of the panels include ripstops spaced at desired intervals along the panel to halt the propagation of rips which may form in the panel when the cover is subjected to stress forces.

Abstract: A roof having an underlayment of sheathing attached to rafters and a group of discrete roofing elements attached to and substantially covering the underlayment. The roof also includes a net having an open weave and a multiplicity of openings. The openings are smaller than at least one dimension of the discrete roofing elements. The net is secured to the roof in contact with the group of discrete roofing elements and covers at least a portion thereof.

Abstract: A tarpaulin covering system for protecting a pile of material having an array of folded tubular vents connected to a tarpaulin to assist a weighting system on the tarpaulin in the prevention of aerodynamic lift. The vents remain in a folded state when the air pressure between the tarpaulin and the pile of material is minimal. During a period of increased air pressure, the vents in the area of increased air pressure open allowing for the escape of the entrapped air. The venting system prevents a protective tarpaulin from being lifted off the surface of the material pile which may cause damage to the tarpaulin resulting in an decrease in the overall integrity of the protective tarpaulin system.

Abstract: A storage vessel for storing grain or other natural products comprises a gas-impermeable enclosure having a water-vapour-permeable membrane to allow the grain to breath and dry, and to prevent condensation and mould growth. The membrane is impermeable to oxygen gas to allow a reduced oxygen atmosphere (e.g. 3 to 7%) to be established as oxygen is used up by insect pests within the grain. The insects are unable to survive at such low levels of oxygen. Thus the grain is protected against pests without the use of chemical pesticides.

Abstract: A protective cover for a vehicle formed of a sheet of protective material having a plurality of magnetic portions distributed at intervals throughout the sheet to secure the cover to the vehicle. The sheet is pleated or otherwise adapted to be disposed in a closed storage configuration. Adjacent magnets correspond spatially to one another so as to be magnetically attracted to one another when the sheet is folded or otherwise disposed in its storage configuration. Adjacent pairs of magnets are further separated from subsequent pairs of magnets to minimize overlap of the magnets and corresponding width of the folded sheet.Preferably, the sheet is formed of a plastic material, such as a nonwettable polyethylene material. Further, to adequately protect the vehicle from sunlight, the sheet should have an optical opacity of at least 80%.The invention is attached to a vehicle by initially attaching a portion of the cover to a portion of the vehicle using at least one of the plurality of magnets.

Abstract: A method for hiding from sight and protecting a dumping site containing inflammable and/or bad-looking waste, such as, for example, used tires. The method comprises spreading a covering membrane capable of covering the solid wastes and the gaps existing therebetween over the site or part of it, and subsequently spraying onto covering membrane, from a given distance away from the site, a thin layer of cementitious product or granular soil material to cover the some, the projected or blown product or material being subsequently used, if desired, as a support to convert the site into a landscape. The method can be used in the case of a fire, to cover the site and thus allow the fire to be choked down.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tarpaulin (1) comprising a woven basic fabric (2) made waterproof, and several fastening means (5,6) for fastening the tarpaulin (1) to a transport means. A problem with previous tarpaulins has been that they are not alone able to bind the load but chains, for instance, have to be used. This problem is avoided by means of a tarpaulin according to the invention, which is characterized in that the warp yarns of the basic fabric (2) are multifilament yarns, and that areas (3) woven mainly with flat-film as weft yarns and reinforced areas (4) woven with multifilament weft yarns having a greater thickness and tensile strength than warp yarns alternate in the basic fabric in the warp direction, the fastening means (5,6) being attached to the reinforced areas (4) of the basic fabric (2).

Abstract: A protective apparatus for the collection and redirection of a liquid spilled during the transfer thereof between a vessel and a transfer point, the transfer point spaced apart at a distance from the vessel, the distance subject to change due to relative movement therebetween. The apparatus includes a sheet of flexible material having a first end affixable to the vessel and a second end affixable to the transfer point, the flexible sheet being of a length sufficient to traverse the horizontal distance between the vessel and the second point; and a plurality of cable restraining means, the cable restraining means positioned in at least two substantially parallel and horizontally disposed rows along the length of the flexible sheet.

Abstract: An inflatable stabilizer for use with a beach blanket or beach towel to prevent sand or dirt from getting on the blanket or towel, has an inflatable tube that is attached to the blanket or towel. The tube is a generally continuous tube and secured to the blanket or the towel provides a generally rigid peripheral edge that resists being buried in the sand or blown about on windy days.

Abstract: A waterproof cover for a multiple bale stack of forage material arranged in a peaked pile of bales, the cover having opposite edges provided with hems having spaced notch-like openings therein along the edges of the hems which respectively receive a series of rods in longitudinally-spaced position in the hems, a series of U-shaped members connected at the ends thereof respectively to the rods with the rounded ends of the members projecting through the notch-like openings, a series of parallel tie strands disposable beneath the stack of bales in alignment with the U-shaped members on the rods in the hems, and the opposite ends of the tie strands being connectable respectively to the U-shaped members to secure the cover to the top and sides of the stack of bales.

Abstract: A portable shielding system for shielding (i.e., covering) an object to camouflage it, screen it from sunlight, or to provide temporary shelter in the field. The system includes an elongated container and a length of flexible sheet material stored in the container. The sheet material can be withdrawn from the container, placed over the object, and then secured to the ground on opposite sides of the object.

Abstract: A beach blanket flexible web includes an anchor member mounted for selective securement adjacent each corner of the web, to include a support base and a support base floor, with a clamping plate arranged for pivotal and biased engagement relative to the floor to secure an associated corner of the blanket web thereto. The base includes an externally threaded upper end oriented at an acute angle relative to the base floor, with a removable cap including a hollow cavity and a leverage appendage directed laterally of the cap and orthogonally relative to the hinge to receive a ballast weight therewithin. The invention further is arranged to include telescoping members mounted to each leveraged appendage portion of the cap for receiving a sun screen blanket to an upper terminal end thereof, wherein each extension leg is arranged to receive an extension leg cap at an upper terminal end thereof for mounting the sun screen web relative to the extension leg.

Abstract: Fabric covers are weighted down by means of water-filled plastic bottles that have neck flanges with holes through them. Cords that connect to clamps for gripping the covers are tied through these holes.

Abstract: A sprayable composition and a method of protecting material with the composition is disclosed. The composition comprises a polymer such as hydroxyethyl cellulose, clay, and water to provide a cover layer which, after spraying, is tough, flexible and water-repellent. Other materials such as shredded paper and gypsum can be used in the cover layer. The composition is effective as a cover layer over material such as soil, refuse at a dump site, or grain in a stockpile.

Abstract: The invention relates to an expandable tarpaulin comprising plastic or canvas materials, an X-pattern array of elasticized reinforcing and tie down straps or cords, and one or more elasticized perimeter cords. A problem with previous tarpaulins is that they are difficult to tie down over varying irregular sized loads. As a result, loose edges of tarp material flap in the wind causing distracting noise and damage to the vehicle, the load and the tarpaulin. Also the loose ends permit a wind tunnel effect which induces suction, loss of particulate loads causing road hazards. These problems are avoided by means of an expandable tarpaulin according to the invention which is characterized by a unitary expandable tarpaulin with elasticized reinforcing, tie downs, and perimeter hand holds, cord or straps. A safety reflective coating on selected portions of the tarp sheet may also be employed.

Abstract: A fabric automobile cover is connected by elastic cords to used plastic bottles that have been refilled with water, to hold it down.

Abstract: A cover article that comprises a plurality of compartmentalized members connected together to form a geometric shape, a netting connected to the plurality of compartmentalized members and extending across the interior of the geometric shape, and a plurality of weighted elements contained within the interior area of each of the compartmentalized members. The compartmentalized members are made up of a tube of flexible material having closed ends. The closed ends are hinged to adjacent compartmentalized members. Each of the compartmentalized members are generally water-resistant. The netting has a cross-hatched configuration suitable for preventing insects from passing therethrough. The weighted elements are made up of high-density plastic debris or lead pellets having a buoyancy suitable for floating on water. The plastic debris fills less than two-thirds of the entire interior volume of each of the compartmentalized members.

Abstract: A cover for racks holding food items made of canvas cloth in the form of an open bottom hood. The cover is divided at one or more locations to form two mating edge portions which can be separated to permit access to the interior of the cover. The cover includes non-metallic fastening means for joining the separable edge portions to form a closed hood.

Abstract: A stack cap for protecting stacked field crops such as hay from moisture comprising: roof structure for covering an upper portion of a stack; roof mounting structure for supporting the roof structure on a stack in spaced apart relationship therefrom whereby ventilation of the upper portion of the stack is permitted; securing means for securing the roof structure to a stack; stack mounting apparatus for raising the roof structure onto a stack; and alternate support structure for selectively supporting an end portion of the roof structure above a removed portion of a covered stack. Methods for mounting the stack cap on a stack and interconnection of a plurality of stack caps are described.

Abstract: This invention relates to a protection device adapted for protecting objects. Primarily, the protection device of this invention is intended to protect bales of hay, straw or similar materials. The protection device of this invention includes a series of overlapping elongated slats with projections on the side adapted to abut the bales being protected to insure that the protection device is slightly removed from the contents of the bales so that air may pass between the underside of the protection device and the surface of the bales being protected and means for attaching adjacent slats together to form the protection device.

Abstract: A protection device for protecting bales of materials such as hay, straw, etc. having an end panel adapted to prevent animals from feeding from the end of the bale when the protection device is in place.

Abstract: A method of securing and covering a windrow-shaped stack of material to the ground includes the steps of laying a cover sheet over the entire stack and placing ballast around the base of the stack over the edges of the cover sheet to hold the sheet down. A plurality of anchors pairs are positioned on opposite sides of the stack, with flat adjustable-length side straps secured laterally over the sides of the stack from side anchor to side anchor. Anchor pairs are also positioned along the sides of semi-circular ends of the base of the stack, with flat adjustable-length end straps secured laterally over the ends of the stack from end anchor to end anchor. In addition at least one second end strap is also secured lateral over the end of the stack, but is secured at its ends to the first opposed pair of side anchors along the sides of the stack.

Abstract: A fireproof, tapered, tubular cover with a sloping top is provided for a bale of cotton. The cover is stiff, tough, flexible, and water resistant. With the cover, the bale of cotton may be stored in an open yard.

Abstract: This invention relates to a tarp for use as ground cover one example of which employs a barrier such as an adhesive strip on its top surface inwardly of and juxtapositioned of its periphery which has a tear-away strip over it which upon removal when the tarp is stretched over the ground traps bugs, insects and the like which attempt to crawl over it.

Abstract: A fire protection device for a structure using a fire resistant sheet material compacted in a folded condition in a housing on the roof of the structure so that when deployed from the housing it can be unfolded to quickly envelop the structure.

Abstract: An insulating flexible panel adapted to be releasably joined to like panels in side by side relationship, said panel comprising enclosure means for enclosing insulating material therein, said enclosure means presenting a first border and a second border, said second border extending generally outwardly of said enclosure, and releasable fastening means associated with said first and second borders adapted to releasably fasten said first border of one panel to said second border of another panel.

Abstract: A method of installing a sheet of thermoplastic film on a greenhouse wherein the sheet of thermoplastic film has been folded over in a somewhat U-shaped fold and rolled into a roll, comprising placing the roll of thermoplastic film on the apex of the greenhouse roof, and unrolling the roll of thermoplastic film down each side of the greenhouse.

Abstract: A safety device for an elevated hearth comprises a pad member substantially spanning the hearth to which the safety device is to be attached and for thereby substantially covering the vertical surfaces thereof. A fabric cover is secured to and disposed exterior of the pad member. An elastic band is secured to the cover for drawing the cover about the hearth. Velcro fasteners are attached to the cover and to the hearth for releasably securing the two together.

Abstract: A method of shrink film packaging an assembled aircraft or portion thereof for transport, storage or the like comprises the steps of covering exposed jagged or sharp edges and discontinuities, exposed irregularly shaped areas, and exposed heat-sensitive components of the aircraft with a foam material. The aircraft is then wrapped with a plurality of separate sections of heat-shrinkable polymer film with adjoining sections partially overlapping to provide a generally continuous covering. Heat is then applied to the heat-shrinkable film sections to shrink the film to tightly conform to the aircraft, to fuse together overlapping film sections and to fuse portions of the film to adjoining foam material. Elongated strips of heat-shrinkable material are then applied along seams formed by the fusing together of the overlapping film sections. Finally, heat is applied to the elongated strips to shrink and fuse the strips to the film sections on both sides of the seams to seal and reinforce the seams.

Abstract: Disclosed is a reusable waterproof cover of durable plastic film shaped to enclose substantially a large, cylindrical hay bale and having a semicircular top portion with side portions extending generally downwardly therefrom and spaced apart a distance approximately the diameter of a bale to be covered. Opposite end members having an inverted U-shape are connected to the top portion and have lower portions extending between the side portions, whereby the cover fits over the bale with the side and end lower portions tucked inwardly of a reposed bottom of the bale and forming a fold or flap therearound. A tie extends around the bottom of the bale and is received in the fold or flap for drawing the cover securely over the bale. A plurality of slits in the end members permit circulation of air therethrough to aid in keeping the hay in good condition.

Abstract: Conversion of a ventilated roof to a thermally insulated, nonventilated roof without tearing off an existing roof sheathing which is, for example, made of asbestos cement and is carried by roof beams, includes the provision of holes in the old roof sheathing over the length of each roof beam at approximately equal intervals; and the provision of posts which are secured on the roof beams, extend through the holes, and project above the old roof sheathing. A heat-insulating intermediate structure is secured on the posts, has a U-shaped or hat-shaped profile, and extends over the posts which are arranged in a row, on which U-shaped or hat-shaped profile is secured the new roof sheathing. The space between the old and new roof sheathings is filled with an insulating layer.

Abstract: A flexible blanket for protection or stabilization of underwater structures and pipe lines, unstable beds and embankments, comprising a plurality of segments (1) arranged in one or more layers (10) each one segment in height, the segments of the or each layer (10) being disposed substantially contiguously at least at a median zone (2) of their height dimension, each segment (1) tapering substantially regularly from a maximum cross section at said medium zone (2) to a minimum cross section at one or both ends thereof, and each segment being so bonded to each adjacent segment in the region of their respective median zones that the segments are held substantially contiguously but are free to pivot relative one to another about the bond in so far as is permitted by said taper, the arrangement of the tapers being such that each segment is capable of pivoting with more than one degree of freedom.

Abstract: A tarpaulin incorporating a novel and structure which will enable the tarpaulin to be readily utilized as an outdoor cover, drop cloth, lawn cleanup sheet and numerous other applications even under relatively adverse environmental conditions. The tarpaulin is preferably constituted of a fiber-reinforced thermoplastic film material, which incorporates corner or edge grommet structure; which enables staking or weighted components to be detachably fastened to the structure so as to ensure that the tarpaulins will not be displaced or carried off in response to extraneous forces caused by the elements, while concurrently allowing for the easy handling thereof during use, particularly when employed for outdoor purposes, such as the accumulation and removal of lawn trash constituted of leaves, grass or shrubbery cuttings and the like.

Abstract: A thermal insulating blanket is disclosed for providing an insulating barrier across doorways, stairways, and other openings between a heated area and an unheated area. The thermal insulating blanket includes an inner layer of flexible and compressible insulating material and an outer layer of flexible material. Means is provided for venting the air contained within the thermal insulating blanket to the ambient atmosphere when the blanket is compressed and restrained for compact storage. A resiliency inherent in the structure assures that the blanket returns to its pre-compressed state upon release of the restraints.

Abstract: Grain storage is provided by a unit having a aboveground retaining wall structure, a floor liner and a cover liner. The wall structure is preferably formed from an earthwork berm and typically has a generally rectangular shape having two parallel side walls and at least one end wall. The area enclosed by the retaining wall structure is covered with a floor liner member on top of which the grain may be deposited. As the area is being filled, the grain is covered with the cover liner. After the unit is completely filled and covered the floor and cover liners are sealed together to form an airtight grain storage compartment in which the grain may be maintained for long periods of time. After sealing the liner together the excess air trapped within the grain storage compartment is preferably removed and the sealed edges of the floor and cover liners are buried in a trench provided around the outside of the retaining wall structure.

Abstract: Edge finished and edge binding for tarpaulins and the method and apparatus for finishing edges of tarpaulins in which the tarpaulin or separate edge binding material is made from a heavy duty fabric of the type woven of high density yarn and in which, at desired intervals along a center line, a series of holes is provided. The apparatus includes a rotating punch die and a slack bar for slackening the material to be punch/cut in advance of the punching/cutting operation. The mechanisms for advancing punch/cutting, slackening and taking up the processed material are timed.

Abstract: This invention improves the ordinary beach towel or picnic blanket by providing a means to hold it secure in the wind. A hidden weighted cord sewn into the perimeter holds the material in place. The device may have an optional attached carry bag. The invention is safe and washable and easily carried.

Abstract: A thermal barrier device provides a heat insulative cover having low to negligible permeability to water vapor and a remote controlled reeling and unreeling mechanism for deploying and harvesting the cover onto and off of the exposed surfaces of ice rinks, curling rinks, ski jumps, toboggan runs, and the like. The length and width required for covering a particular exposed surface is readily adjustable by lengthwise and edgewise coupling means.

Abstract: An apparatus for securing a table covering to a table wherein the covering is easily releasable and convenient to engage. Various shaped and sized tables can be accommodated by an apparatus utilizing a series of opposing pairs of strips releasably attached to a location underneath one edge of the table.

Abstract: Roof replacement structure for flat roof building having panels of rigid insulation applied over the roof surface. A flexible membrane is applied over the rigid insulation and a periphery of the membrane overlapping a side of the building is fastened thereto with a termination bar.