Abstract: A system is provided for filling a gap between adjoining coplanar first and second sheet members mounted on an outer surface of a common substrate and having juxtaposed first and second edge surfaces. A permanent gap filler member of predetermined shape and size intended for eventual permanent reception in the gap is employed for partially filling the gap. A temporary gap filler tool which includes a substitute gap filler element having substantially the same predetermined size and shape of the permanent gap filler member, has an abutting surface for contiguous engagement with the first edge surface of the first sheet member when advanced to an attached position before the permanent gap filler member is mounted in the gap, a minor gap surface facing opposite said abutting surface, and means for releasably attaching the temporary gap filler tool to the first sheet member. A minor gap is thereby defined between the temporary gap filler element and the second edge surface of the second sheet member.

Abstract: An applique used to conceal design limitations in panel doors as used on furniture and kitchen cabinets. The applique comprises of a body which permits its alignment with structural features found on panel doors in the area in and around the inside corner section of the door's panel section. With the application of the said appliques, the resultant is a workpiece comprising of a decorative element that enhances the overall character of the workpiece and also disguises either the joints between components which make-up a conventional door or the curved inside corners found on simulated raised panel doors.

Abstract: A expansion joint cover for covering the top or exposed side of an expansion joint in a structure. The expansion joint cover includes a plate having top and bottom faces, and a pair of sides. The plate also has a plurality of spaced apart fastening holes therethrough extending between the top and bottom faces of the plate. Each fastening hole comprises upper and lower portions. The outer diameter of the upper portion of each fastening hole is greater than the outer diameter of the associated lower portion of the respective fastening hole such that each fastening bore has an annular shoulder formed between the upper and lower portions of the respective hole.

Abstract: A panel for a padded enclosure, such as a large animal treatment room in veterinary practices, has a resilient body with an impermeable skin or a plastics coating (5) over one face (1) and the edges (2). The edges have longitudinal grooves (4) and the coating follows them so that when two panels are placed edge to edge there is a concealed void. These edges (2) are adhered and sealed together when lining the enclosure, coated faces innermost, but the sealant/adhesive (6) does not fill the voids. These voids compensate for the stiffness that would be inherent in a plain coated edge and make the cushioning effect of the padding substantially uniform.

Abstract: A new modular floor protection mat system for protecting a variety of sizes and types of floor surfaces from contaminants such as dirt, petroleum products and thawing compounds and the like falling off of vehicles parked on the floor surface. The inventive device includes at least one floor protection mat module having a mat portion and a perimeter lip portion. An elongate perimeter strip member mounts over the perimeter lip portion of the floor protection mat module to connect the mat module to other similar mat modules and allow a vehicle to roll over the perimeter lip portion of the mat module.

Abstract: Resilient grout seal strips for sealing off a space formed between the bottom of a concrete panel and a support beam on which the panels are supported, concrete panels, decks, and support beams having resilient grout seals and methods for fabricating such panels, beams and decks are disclosed. The resilient seal strips have a first longitudinal edge adapted to be anchored on either the bottom of a precast panel or the top of a support beam adjacent the respective side edge thereof and extend substantially the length thereof, and have an opposed second longitudinal edge with a wide sealing portion therebetween adapted to engage the other of the panel bottom or the beam top adjacent the respective side edge thereof and form a sealing relation therewith.

Abstract: Plastic tiles are combined with troughs to cover a wooden deck. The U-shaped troughs are laid across the deck in parallel and are slightly spaced apart to form gaps between them. Each tile comprises a rectangular upper block having downwardly depending legs. The block stands on two adjacent troughs and bridges the gap. Rainwater moves through the cracks between the tiles and is received in the troughs, which form sluice-ways for conveying it to the edge of the deck for release. The block has a forwardly projecting, narrow protrusion positioned to register with the gap. The protrusion forms a laterally extending channel, for conveying water across the gap to the troughs, and a hole through which a screw may be driven to affix the tile to the wood of the deck at the gap. The protrusion fits beneath the rear end of the next tile so that the screw is isolated from the water. The assembly of tiles and troughs prevents water reaching the wood of the deck.

Abstract: A wallboard fastening member and methods of using the same which is adapted to be positioned as a wall stud or joist between existing studs or joists present in a walls and ceilings of residential, commercial and industrial structures. The wallboard fastening member in accordance with the present invention is intended to be used where opposing ends of a piece of wallboard, such as gypsum drywall wallboard, are not aligned with an existing stud or joist to avoid the necessity of fitting up or cutting the wallboard and thus creating undesirable scrap. The preferred embodiment of a wallboard fastening member is a generally elongated member and preferably includes a stepped configuration on one side to permit the wallboard fastening member to fasten adjacent pieces of wallboard having different sizes by using the side having a stepped configuration or to fasten adjacent pieces of wallboard of the same size by using the flat side.

Abstract: A sterile room structure (1) has an air wall (3) suspended from a purlin (5). The air wall (3) and an outer wall (2) and fixed walls (8) comprise panels (10) of high density phenolic resin construction. The panels are machined along the side edges to provide recesses for interengagement. Support of the panels is by way of bridging members which connect to the rebates (11) at joints between them. Joints are completed by seals of adhesive bio-sealant material to achieve desired adhesion and mechanical flexibility. The combination of phenolic resin panels, aluminium supports and coving members, and seals provides a sealed structure which may be easily modified later.

Abstract: A flooring system is presented. The flooring system is uniquely designed to provide advantageous flooring in work places that are subject to substantial water and/or grease exposure and high traffic. The materials provide advantage with respect to protection of underlying subfloor and walls. In addition, effective arrangements for sealing around drains and fixtures are provided.

Abstract: The apparatus is a transition member to cover the gap between ceilings at different levels which are also offset horizontally. A vertical section is supported at the edge of the lower ceiling and an attached angular section rises from the lower edge at a slope to reach and contact the upper ceiling. The general shape approximates a trough with one vertical and one sloped side. The lower edge of the vertical section and the upper edge of the angular section can include flanges and attached coupling channels which interlock with drywall adapters to facilitate attachment to drywall ceilings.

Abstract: A structural, insulating, insect resistant, dimensionally stable composite wall panel for building construction comprising a regular tetragonal body of polymer foam having two opposing primary wall surfaces bounded on its sides by two parallel side walls and on its ends by two parallel end walls; and at least one light metal gauge hollow stud in the body, each light metal gauge stud extending at least from one end wall to the other end wall and parallel to the side walls of said body, the polymer foam extending into the center of the stud to secure the stud to the body, at least one side wall of each stud forming a portion of the same primary wall surface of said body.

Abstract: A protective cap for covering a top of a wall. The cap is constructed in the form of an elongate channel having an upper plate and opposing sidewalls. Each sidewall tapers inwardly to an innermost side edge, then slants outwardly from that edge. The sidewalls are preferably flexible and resilient with sufficient elastic memory to function cooperatively as a gripper. The cap is placed onto the top of an outdoor wall, with the upper plate of the cap disposed along the top and the sidewalls extending downwardly along opposing sides of the outdoor wall. The cap is constructed such that the outdoor wall is wider than the distance between the innermost side edges when the sidewalls of the cap reside in a natural, unbiased position.

Abstract: A face mounting infilling system for walls and linings of buildings. The infilling elements are designed at their ends in such a way that they may be clamped to the upper edges of lower linking units, which in turn are designed in such a way that upper linking units may be snap-locked thereon.

Abstract: A sealing strip (5) for a hem flange between two panels (for example, the inner and outer panels (1, 3) of a vehicle door) comprises an inner portion (9) of a tacky, sealing material with an outer part (10) of a non-tacky material, providing the strip with a rounded, shape-retaining, outer surface. To seal the hem flange, the strip (5) is pressed into place along the edge of the flange so that the inner surface (7) of the strip adheres to the panels and the rounded outer surface (10) extends from one panel to the other and covers the tacky material.

Abstract: An apparatus for wedging a road barrier panel between opposed flanges of an I-beam post that includes a spring biased arm retained in a recess hole within the back side of the panel.

Abstract: An apparatus for wedging a road barrier panel between opposed flanges of an I-beam post includes a spring biased arm retained in a recess hole within the back side of the panel.

Abstract: A device for dividing coverings on a floor at a door opening, comprises a rail sunk into the floor across the door opening. The rail has a substantially uniform H-shaped cross-section, comprising a cross-member with first arms extending upwardly therefrom to define a first groove and second arms extending downwardly therefrom to define a second groove. A magnetic sealing strip is received within the first groove and is vertically moveable within it. A set screw extends upwardly into the second groove and engages a nut which is held within the second groove.

Abstract: A panelized roof system comprises a plurality of panels for positioning on a roof substrate. The panels comprise a foam insulation board with synthetic fiber mat and a rubber sheet bonded to the top surface thereof. A plurality of fasteners penetrates the sides of the panels and secure the panels to the roof substrate. The panelized roof system is completed and rendered waterproof by a plurality of synthetic fiber reinforced rubber strips which are applied with adhesive or adhesive tape to the joints between the panels so as to overlap the adjacent fasteners securing the panels to the roof substrate.

Abstract: An expansion joint for covered floor panels such as concrete slabs, as well as wall and ceiling panels, has a thickness equal to a covering material on the panels and is surface mounted. An expansion joint member having hingeable lateral sections bridges across substantially abutting panels at a gap which may vary laterally, longitudinally or in elevation. A U-shaped body portion incorporating the hingeable lateral sections has a width greater than a maximum width of the gap, and fasteners adjacent one side of the gap for affixing the body portion to the panel at an attachment side of the joint. The body portion bridges across the gap and carries a strip of the covering material. The lateral section opposite from the attached lateral section may rotate downwardly at the hinge, to rest freely on the surface of the panel on an opposite side of the gap. Wing members on the hinged lateral sections extend laterally outwardly at a height equal to the thickness of the covering material side.

Abstract: A building panel assembly comprising two or more individual panel members. The panel members in turn are comprised of an outer metal facing sheet forming an exterior panel surface, an inner metal facing sheet forming an interior panel surface and a structural foam core. Once the individual panel members are secured to a structural support, a foam plug is inserted between the panel members to enhance the insulated properties of the assembly.

Abstract: An expansion joint for floor panels such as concrete slabs, as well as wall and ceiling panels, has a thickness equal to a covering material on the panels and is surface mounted. An expansion joint member which can be an integral extruded or otherwise formed length bridges across substantially abutting panels at a variable gap, the panels having coplanar surfaces on at least one side and a covering material thereon. The joint member has a U-shaped body portion having a width greater than a maximum width of the gap, and fasteners adjacent one side of the gap for affixing the body portion to one of said panels defining an attachment side of the joint. The body portion bridges across the gap and rests freely on the coplanar surface of the panel on an opposite side of the gap. Wing members are attached to the body portion on the attachment side and on the opposite side, in each case at a space from the lower surface of the body portion equal to a thickness of the covering material on said attachment side.

Abstract: A panelized roof system comprises a plurality of panels for positioning on a roof substrate. The panels comprise a foam insulation board with a rubber-modified bitumen-saturated synthetic fiber mat bonded to the top surface thereof. A plurality of fasteners penetrates the sides of the panels and secure the panels to the roof substrate. The panelized roof system is completed and rendered waterproof by a plurality of rubber-modified bitumen-saturated synthetic fiber strips which are applied with hot-mopped asphalt or other non-torched adhesive to the joints between the panels so as to overlap the adjacent fasteners securing the panels to the roof substrate.

Abstract: A reroofing system and method for weatherproofing the metal panels which are attached to an existing roof deck by series of fasteners. A tape laminate formed of butyl rubber and unvulcanized EPDM is applied over the series of fasteners and over the seams formed by adjacent and overlapping panels to provide a weatherproof seal therefor. The butyl rubber has sufficient natural tackiness to secure the EPDM to its top surface and to secure the bottom surface of the tape to the metal panels. The tape laminate has an elongation of approximately 600% and thus is unaffected by panel and building movements. A coating of an acrylic paint may be applied over the tape laminate and remaining surfaces of the roof panels to increase the weatherproofing effectiveness thereof and to provide an aesthetically pleasing appearance.

Abstract: A raised panel door wherein a support panel in the door has panel-simulating zones distributed over opposite faces. The support panel is made of a compacted, mineral-based, fire-retardant material, and special molding strips secure panel inserts in the panel-simulating zones to face overlays in the support panel.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for securing an outer roofing membrane to a roof deck includes a flat bar anchor strip and a bar anchor tape having successive layers of an optional primer, an adhesive and a protective layer.

Abstract: An arrangement for a wall, for example, for dividing up a room or for constructing an exhibition stand or a reception kiosk, etc. The arrangement comprises a number of preferably individually executed, mutually interchangeable panel sheets. These are so arranged as to be secured by means of connecting elements designed to engage on the opposing edges of adjacent panel sheets. Characteristic features of the invention are that the panel sheets are executed along at least two opposing edges with longitudinal channels, and that the aforementioned connecting elements, which are at least two in number on the edge of each panel sheet, are so arranged as to connect the panel sheets with a space relative to one another and are executed with internal opposing grooves. When the connecting elements are installed between the two panel sheets, the grooves will coincide with the channels, so that a strip-shaped decorative element can be inserted in the channels and the grooves and can occupy said space.

Abstract: A panelized enclosure system 20 includes first and second panel structures 30,32 comprised of rafters 22,24 and panels 26, 28. The rafters 22,24 include exterior sides 34, 36 and interior sides 38, 40 joined together with peripheral sides 42, 44. The peripheral sides 42, 44 of two adjacent rafters 22, 24 define a reverse camber. The system 20 includes an interconnection 60 for interconnecting the panel structures 30, 32 and a seal 61 for sealing the panel structures 30, 32 together. The system 20 can be used to enclose an environment and isolate it from an ambient environment. The enclosed isolated environment can be at a pressure which is higher than that of the ambient environment. Accordingly, the panel structures 30, 32 are urged outwardly. As this occurs, the peripheral sides 42, 44 are pivotally urged together.

Abstract: A wall construction for use as an outer wall, a roof or the like in an architectural structure is disclosed which is capable of effectively accomplishing sound absorption and insulation and heat insulation. The wall construction includes a first coat member of sound absorbing and heat insulating properties disposed on a base member and a sheathing member of sound and heat insulating properties spaced through a support member from the first coat member to define a space therebetween.

Abstract: A method of removing and reinstalling metal siding on buildings utilizes a novel clamping strip in repositioning and attaching a section of metal siding that has been cut longitudinally from the building to provide access for the drilling of holes for the injection therethrough of blown insulation.

Abstract: The modules of a modular bowling lane system are fabricated at a manufacturing facility. Each lane module includes a rectangular deck formed from a plurality of hardwood strips adhesively bonded side by side in a single layer. A plurality of box channel supports are coupled at intervals to the lower surface of each lane module and extend laterally across the module. One end of a jack screw is coupled to each end of each box channel support while the other end of each jack screw is coupled to the existing bowling alley leveling strips. The jack screws permit the lane modules to be leveled and vertically adjusted. Various structural components are provided to couple the modules to adjacent modules and to abutting sections of existing lane structure to thereby secure the modules and prevent relative vertical displacements. Approach fill modules are provided to fill in the gaps between the approach areas of adjacent lanes.

Abstract: The invention discloses a process of cladding a roof on a support structure which includes the step of applying an insulation layer on said support structure, applying edge abutting webs of cladding material over the insulation layer, simultaneously mechanically anchoring by fasteners the insulation and cladding webs to the support structure and sealing over the edges of the webs and fasteners by welding on welding strips covering said edges and fasteners.

Abstract: Described herein is a frothable thermosetting polyurethane-forming composition, a process for producing a curable froth from said composition, a process for applying the curable froth to a substrate and a cured cellular polyurethane produced from the curable froth.

Abstract: A retainer strip is disclosed for securing insulation blankets against the wall structure and for concealing the adjacent edges of adjacent blankets and for providing continuity between the vapor beariers. The retainer strip includes a curved cap portion providing oppositely extending flanges which engage the blankets at a location spaced from the edge along a gripping line. This tends to resist movement of the blanket edges out from underneath the retaining strip. The structure is arranged so that a given retainer strip can be used with blankets of varying thicknesses and the strip is adapted for use on a typical "J" lock used in metal buildings or on other types of walls.

Abstract: A wallboard composed of a low-strength core of gypsum or the like can be successfully faced with a decorative plastic such as melamine if plastic is used on both sides, and a sheet of steel foil is located on both sides of the core between the core and the facing material. The use of steel foil greatly reduces the likelihood that low humidity will cause the gypsum core to split as a result of shrinkage of the facing material, and the provision of plastic on both sides of the core balances the wallboard eliminating any tendency to bow.

Abstract: A glazing structure for example for curtain walls for buildings comprises a panel held in position between a structural member and a glazing bead of open channel section and a pair of elastomeric gaskets for making a weathertight seal. The glazing bead is designed to engage the structural member and has side walls which are turned outwardly from one another at their end portions. One end porton of each elastomeric gasket fits between the respective outwardly turned end portions of the glazing bead and the panel and the other end portion fits in the open channel of the glazing bead. In this way the external surface of the structural member and the glazing bead are covered by the elastomeric gasket to provide a maintenance free exterior for a building.