Abstract: A packaging system and a method of packaging a plurality of floor panels in a box includes floor panels having a top layer and a bottom layer. The top layer has a top surface with a visible decorative pattern and a bottom surface adhered to a top surface of the bottom layer such that the bottom layer is offset from the top layer in a direction of length and width and a marginal end portion of the top surface of the bottom layer and a marginal end portion of the bottom surface of the top layer is exposed. At least one of the marginal end portions has an adhesive. The floor panels are stacked in the box in pairs. Each of the pairs is stacked such that the top surfaces of the top layers of each of the pairs of the floor panels are facing each other.

Abstract: A deck system is made by joining deck units, each having a hat-shaped profile fastened to the topside of a profiled bottom panel. The bottom panel has nestable or interlocking side laps and one or more “dove-tail” shaped recesses formed therein. These recesses, which may be concave upward or downward, give the deck unit additional strength as a defined, confined location for use to run conduit and to provide vertical support for vertical loads. The deck system may be combined with a layer of concrete for use as a floor or roof.

Abstract: The floor member is a laminated structure of flexible compressible cork sheet material and flexible plastic sheet material in the form of a floor tile or a floor plank. The cork sheet material and plastic sheet material are offset, from each other and have respective predetermined thicknesses to enable the floor member to be bendable to facilitate assembly of a plurality of the floor members into a floor covering. The compressible cork sheet material provides sound and heat insulation and the flexible plastic sheet material is yieldable to surface irregularities of a floor base. The cork sheet material is sandwiched between two layers of clear plastic material to provide a distinct sight of the structural presence and thickness of the cork sheet at an edge of the floor member.

Abstract: The floor member is a laminated structure in the form a floor tile or a floor plank. A bottom portion of the floor member is formed with a plurality of moisture dispersal pathways that lead toward peripheral side edges of the bottom portion. The moisture dispersal pathways permit any moisture that develops between a floor base and the bottom portion of the floor member that is installed on the floor base to flow in the moisture dispersal pathways toward at least one of the peripheral side edges of the bottom portion, for passage beyond the one peripheral side edge of the bottom portion. Adjacent tiles of a floor tile installation have communicable moisture dispersal pathways such that moisture is not entrapped below the floor member and can migrate through the communicable pathways to an outermost peripheral side edge of the floor tile installation for dissipation of moisture into the ambient air.

Abstract: The floor tile is a laminate of two layers of flexible plastic sheet material laminated together in offset relationship to define an offset marginal portion for each of the layers. Each of the offset marginal portions have oppositely facing adhesive coated surfaces. A foam layer and/or a fiberglass sheet can also be included in the laminate structure of the floor tile. The floor tile can conform to surface contours of a floor base. The bottom layer of the floor tile, whether it is plastic sheet or foam, is conformable to surface irregularities of the floor base. A one piece releasable packaging device covers the oppositely facing adhesive coated surfaces of the offset marginal portions.

Abstract: A modular ballistic abatement barrier system (10) includes a first corrugated panel (12) having at least one aperture (13), a second corrugated panel (16) having at least one aperture (17), and a ballistic cloth (14) placed between the first corrugated panel and the second corrugated panel. The ballistic cloth can also include at least one aperture (15). The first corrugated panel and the second corrugated panel are coupled using at least one among a mechanical bond and a chemical bond. For example, the ballistic cloth can be laminated between the first corrugated panel and the second corrugated panel to form a multi-layered panel. Alternatively, the first corrugated panel, the ballistic cloth, and the second corrugated panel can be coupled together using a fastener that compresses the ballistic cloth between the first corrugated panel and the second corrugated panel.

Abstract: The floor plank is a laminate of two layers of flexible plastic sheet material laminated together in offset relationship to define an offset marginal portion for each of the layers. Each of the offset marginal portions have oppositely facing adhesive coated surfaces. A foam layer and/or a fiberglass sheet can also be included in the laminate structure of the floor plank. The floor plank can conform to surface contours of a floor base. The bottom layer of the floor plank, whether it is plastic sheet or foam, is conformable to surface irregularities of the floor base. A one piece releasable packaging device covers the oppositely facing adhesive coated surfaces of the offset marginal portions.

Abstract: The floor plank is a laminate of two layers of flexible plastic sheet material laminated together in offset relationship to define an offset marginal portion for each of the layers. Each of the offset marginal portions have oppositely facing adhesive coated surfaces. A foam layer and/or a fiberglass sheet can also be included in the laminate structure of the floor plank. The floor plank can conform to surface contours of a floor base. The bottom layer of the floor plank, whether it is plastic sheet or foam, is conformable to surface irregularities of the floor base. A one piece releasable packaging device covers the oppositely facing adhesive coated surfaces of the offset marginal portions.

Abstract: The structural member (1) has a generally U-shaped cross-section and comprises a base portion (2) and two leg portions (3) extending at substantially right angles from said base portion. The member comprises at least one thin sheet or foil which is corrugated in a continuous waveform in the longitudinal direction of the member. Each leg portion (3) includes a first section (3a) forming an inner wall of the leg portion and a second section (3b) parallel with said first section and joining the first section along a first joining line (4) and the base portion along a second joining line (5). The structural member according to the invention is flexible so that it may conform to the surface to which it is to be fastened, but is after fastening to the surface resistant to bending, torsional, tensile and compressive forces and creates a good base for placement of load-carrying composite material, primarily on the base portion.

Abstract: A laminated decorated board which can give a solid and luxurious feel by laminating a plurality of plate materials, without increasing weight. Plate materials 1 and 2 for constructing a headboard A as a decorated board are laminated to each other. A plurality of sinks 5 are densely formed on an inside surface of the plate material 1, except a peripheral edge thereof. Thus, thin board portions 6 are partially formed by the sinks 5, thereby enabling the thick and solid headboard A to be lightened.

Abstract: A trolley carrying a roll of vapor retarder fabric is supporting on building roof purlins and moved along the purlins as the fabric is dispensed onto the purlins under longitudinal tension. Fabric tension is maintained to inhibit sagging thereof between the purlins by applying one braking force to the fabric roll and another braking force between the trolley and the purlins. The trolley has a rectangular support frame with opposite sides and front and rear ends. Rotatable rollers adjacent the rear end movably support the frame on the purlins, and a friction brake adjacent the front end engages the purlins. A handle attachment adjacent the rollers receives a handle for tilting the frame about the rollers to release the frame brake and push the trolley along the purlins. A frame guide roller extends downwardly from the front end of the frame for engaging a side of a purlin to prevent skewing of the frame relative to the purlins.

Abstract: An acoustical ceiling roof panel assembly including a plurality of roof deck panels assembled in side-by-side relationship and secured to roof supports with each panel including a plurality of parallel and spaced apart perforated flat sections. Each flat section is separated from its adjacent flat section by a rib section, and has a width at least three times and preferably five times greater than the width of the rib section as measured in the plane of the flat section. Lengths of insulation are positioned between adjacent ribs so as to substantially fill the space formed by the adjacent ribs and the flat section. A wire mesh spacer is positioned within the space between each perforated flat section and the insulation to maintain the insulation in spaced relationship to the flat section.

Abstract: The invention relates to a floor for use in off-shore technique and ship building which comprises a subfloor of gutter-shaped metal parts, a first plate bridging the gutter-shaped parts and rigidly connected with these parts and a second plate of pressure-resistant material connected rigidly with the first plate.

Abstract: A metal raceway structure for use in composite, concrete-metal construction including an elongated metal deck having alternating ribs and valleys. A sheet underlies the deck in order to define a plurality of cells. The metal deck has spaced first and second ribs of generally equal height and an interposed third rib of lesser height than the first and second ribs. The ribs may have a top wall and depending sidewalls. The first and second ribs have sidewall openings facing the third rib and the third rib has at least one top wall opening. This permits electrical wires passing through each of the three cells to emerge at a single location generally within the valley between the first and second ribs. A housing member is provided in overlying relationship with respect to the third rib and has openings permitting communication between the interior of the housing and the three cells.

Abstract: A heat-insulating sandwich-like composite comprising a core of foamed resin based compound sandwiched between and adhering to single face corrugated board with a high wet strength. The single face corrugated board is perforated prior to foaming of the resin based compound so as to allow the excess of volatile matter to escape and some foaming mixture to penetrate inside the corrugated flute. The composite board further is provided with post-perforations made after foaming the resin compound between the corrugated board skins.

Abstract: A metal cellular decking section comprising a fluted upper element and a lower element secured to the upper element along contiguous portions thereof. At least one longitudinally extended expanded metal zone is provided in the lower element. The upper element may include a formation defining a channel which extends parallel with the expanded metal zone and which presents an opening adjacent to the expanded metal zone. In the present metal cellular decking section, the expanded metal zone promotes mechanical bonding of subsequently applied fireproofing material to the underside of the lower element; increases the coverage width for a given steel girth; and provides access to the channel for attachment of hanger means. A method of fabricating the present metal cellular decking section is disclosed.

Abstract: An impact-resistant wall structure is fabricated from two types of sheet metal cellular panel units and concrete columns which are enclosed thereby. Inner sheet metal cellular panel units are secured to outboard members of a building framework. Outer sheet metal cellular panel units are secured outboard to the inner sheet metal cellular units with the cells of the inner units perpendicular to the cells of the outer units. The inner sheet metal cellular units cooperate with the outer sheet metal cellular units to provide total peripheral metal enclosure for concrete columns. The outer sheet metal cellular units are fastened to the inner sheet metal cellular units at contiguous points preferably by means of threaded fasteners which extend into the concrete columns. Reinforcing rods positioned within the cells of certain or all of the panel units provide increased tension reinforcement, increased shear resistance, and produce local damage to impacting missiles.

Abstract: A moisture impervious panel includes a pair of spaced facing sheets interconnected by a central rigid support sheet, such as corrugated fiberglass, to form a plurality of pockets between the support sheet and the facing sheets. The pockets are filled with a composition of water-swellable bentonite and a compressible filler, such as vermiculite.

Abstract: A building wall structure formed from a plurality of paperboard honeycomb layers adhesively secured to each other in vertical arrangement, each honeycomb layer having a central core of paperboard honeycomb having vertical axes honeycomb and a paperboard closure sheet essentially covering the top and bottom of the core, the opposite long sides of the central core being open on each side and the top closure sheet of one honeycomb layer being adhesively secured to the bottom closure sheet of an adjacent honeycomb layer forming a plurality of paperboard honeycomb layers to the desired wall height. This invention also includes prefabricated walls, prefabricated wall sections, and building blocks to erect the above building wall utilizing minimal on-the-site labor. The walls of this invention are suitable to interior and exterior load bearing walls. The walls of this invention may be directly plastered with materials such as stucco or interior plaster.