Abstract: A paneling structure and a retainer for use therewith. The paneling structure is of the overlapping type and has first paneling elements that are spaced farther away from the surface to be paneled and second paneling elements that are closer to that surface. The paneling elements themselves are of wood, plastic or the like. The retainer is appropriately Z-shaped and is provided with an engagement projection and a press-in projection which cooperates with the parts so as to hold the paneling structure together.

Abstract: The insulation panel (26) includes a corrugated sheet (28) having a fibrous blanket of insulation (32) secured thereto and an end cap (41) secured to an upper portion of the corrugated sheet (28). The end cap (41) provides a means by which an upper portion of the panel (26) may be anchored to a vertical structural wall (11) to be insulated and a means by which a panel (26) in a next upper row may be supported. After installation, fastening means (43) between the end cap (41) and the corrugated sheet (28) is removed to allow the upper portion of the corrugated sheet (28) to float in the end cap (41) and compensate for thermal expansion and contraction. In another embodiment of the panel (26a), the fastening means (43a) between the end cap (41) and the corrugated sheet (28) is frangible and shears in two upon expansion and contraction of the corrugated sheet (28).

Abstract: A door trim fastener assembly includes a headed fastener overlying the backing layer of a trim panel and having a shank which extends through a slot in the trim panel. The shank is located between the closed end of the slot and a hinged flap of the backing layer.

Abstract: A thermal-insulating panel for use in an electric furnace. A refractory fiber mat is formed of discrete refractory fibers bonded together by an inorganic bonding agent having a hot face, a cold face and a plurality of side faces. A plurality of individual ceramic supports are partially embedded in said mat and protrude outward from the hot face. The embedded portions are shaped so as to be firmly anchored within the mat, and the protruding portions are shaped to support an electrical resistance heating ribbon in the interior of the furnace.The modules are preferably formed in a felting box where the ceramic supports extend horizontally from cavities in the front wall. The layers of fibers build up upon the bottom screen in planes perpendicular to the hot face of the module.

Abstract: The fastener comprises the combination of a gang nail plate and a clip. The plate is driven into the gypsum board panel to attach itself thereto. The clip connects with the plate and extends beyond its side edge. A screw or nail is driven through an aperture in the protruding end of the clip, to secure the panel to a supporting stud.The gang nail plate is known. It consists of a plate having tangs protruding from the inner face thereof and a slot-forming transverse member protruding from the outer face. The clip is a flat, rectangular, spring steel plate formed with an upwardly inclined inner end, a flat outer end, and a downwardly inclined central portion. The clip's inner end is wedged into the slot to tightly connect panel, plate and clip.

Abstract: A coreless, fireproof, hung panel assembly which includes a metallic sheet panel member having first and second major sides, stiffened by a plurality of metallic rib members on the second side. A plurality of metallic support members on a wall cooperate with certain of the metallic rib members, such that that panel member is securely and tightly held against the wall. The first side includes a decorative film, or laminate, suitably fixed thereto.

Abstract: A fastener constituting an essential part of a fixing structure for fastening a radiator grille to an automobile body is provided on one side of the base plate portion thereof with fastening means for engagement with the automobile body and on the other side of the base plate portion with fastening means for engagement with the radiator grille and additionally with a rib in a position surrounding the radiator grille fastening means which rib is tightly accommodated into a recess formed in the radiator grille fastening portion. This arrangement gives the fastener enhanced resistance to various forms of stress that may be exerted on the radiator grille in use.

Abstract: A kit for preventing heat loss and covering a through-the-wall air conditioner unit comprising a rigid foamed polymeric cover piece and an attachment means comprising a backing having a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive on one side and a sealing means on the opposite side.

Abstract: A bracket for receiving and retaining in position the head portion of a panel fastener for joining two panels or other similar articles. The apparatus comprises (i) a bracket member provided with a seat portion for engagement with the head portion of the panel fastener and base plate portions adapted for intimate contact with the surface of a first panel and containing fitting holes and (ii) pin-insertion type fasteners.

Abstract: A method for making a unitized, ready-to-install, mobile home ceiling structure is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of arranging a plurality of rectangular panels on a tunnel jig. A roof frame structure is then positioned and fastened on the back face surfaces of the panels by means of fasteners and adhesive along the bottom chords of intermediate roof frame truss members. The method additionally includes the step of fastening roof frame perimeter side edge rails and outer truss members to the panel arrangement perimeter by means of fasteners driven upwardly through the front face surface of the panels to extend through the panels and penetrate the side edges rails and outer truss members. The method includes the step of transporting the mobile home ceiling structure from the tunnel jig in ready-to-install condition wherein the setup time of the adhesive material does not restrict moving the unit.

Abstract: A fastener device used to mount, for example, a trim panel to a support panel in a vehicle body, the support panel having a push-in stud extending therefrom. The fastener device, in a preferred embodiment, includes a retainer base on the trim panel which is used to support a multi-holed retainer movably thereon. The multi-holed retainer is provided with a plurality of stud receiving holes extending therethrough in closely spaced relationship to each other whereby to define a honeycomb cellular core structure separating adjacent holes.

Abstract: Structure for combining an attaching member of integrally constituted engaging body to a receiving member having a rectangular attaching hole through a clip, wherein the device comprises said engaging body which includes a pair of supporting plates which project at both sides of an engaging hole with both surfaces of the supporting plates in the vertical direction, said engaging hole having one or two engaging pieces at one side or both sides at the inside of the engaging hole, said clip which can be inserted between the supporting plates and includes an elastic head of anchor-like shape, a pair of elastic wings which project from the base portion of the elastic head upward and downward and are curved towards the elastic head, and elastic arms which project from the base portion of the elastic head in the reverse direction to the elastic head, engaging stepped portion at the free end of the cantilever of the elastic head, a pawl at the top end of the elastic arm.

Abstract: A suspension assembly is provided for suspending gypsum board panels from a horizontal support member. The plate portion of the suspension assembly has panel piercing tangs of a novel twisted conformation projecting rearwardly to affix the plate to the panel. A narrow neck portion of the plate forms channel means to receive the upper portion of a separate suspension clip. The lower portion of the clip is inclined outwardly to engage the horizontal support member. A plurality of transverse lines of weakness comprising slots and notch means extending substantially across the width of the neck portion of the plate are designed such that when the gypsum board panel is suspended from the support member, the load applied between the clip and the plate causes the neck portion of the plate to bend outwardly from the panel along said lines of weakness, while the upper and lower plate portions remain affixed to the panel.

Abstract: System consisting of a series of decorative panels arranged in coplanar relationship over the vertical surface of a structure, each panel being attached to the structure at its central point by a single separable connection.

Abstract: A flat rectangular holding frame member is provided on one side with adhesive tape adjacent the edge thereof, which is covered by a peel-off film which, upon removal, allows the frame to be applied to the surface of a wall for adherence thereto; and on the other side, is provided with snap fastener means for removably holding a flat, domino decoration-bearing rectangular face member which is similar in size and shape to that of the frame member, having mating snap fastener means on the back thereof, in place thereon, so that a wall decorated with a plurality of different domino spots, or blanks, can be rearranged on the frame member at will without removing the frame members from the wall surface.

Abstract: Existing refractory fiber blanket furnace lining systems receive a layer of high temperature ceramic fiber blanket or felt on an inner surface portion, or hot face, thereof exposed to interior conditions of the furnace. The layer is attached to the module by being sewn thereto with continuous filament ceramic fiber thread. The layer can be added to increase insulation capacity on lower temperature furnace insulation or to repair damaged insulation in a furnace.

Abstract: An improved panel wall system is disclosed with means for interconnecting the panels in any desired angular relationship while providing a sight barrier through the joint. As many of the panels may be connected as are desired; and they may be placed in any desired configuration. Each panel includes an insert assembly to provide its exterior face; and these may be removed and changed, if desired. A full line of shelving and cabinets may be assembled to the panels with a limited number of interchangeable components. The cabinets include a flipper door which will not rack when opened or closed, and which slides beneath the top of the cabinet in the open position, yet has its edges flush with the top and bottom of the cabinet in the closed position.

Abstract: A lining block for lining the wall of a kiln furnace or the like according to one aspect of the present invention consists of a body of a refractory material having a passage extending from its inner face to its outer face and an anchor plate secured with respect to the refractory body and being accessible by way of said passage so that it may be secured with respect to the wall of the kiln or furnace to secure the lining block in position. A refractory lined chamber according to the present invention has a metallic wall and a plurality of lining blocks each having anchor plates welded to the metallic wall. The method of forming a refractory lining in the chamber having a metallic wall comprises the steps of; forming a plurality of lining blocks as described above and securing the anchor plates of the lining blocks with respect to the metallic wall by way of the through passage and filling the through passage with refractory material to form a continuous refractory lining chamber.

Abstract: A fastening clip comprising a rectangular shaft portion connected to a support disk by a preset frangible point and pivotally connected to a pair of spread arms which are pivotally connected to a pair of jamming arms formed on the support disk. The clip shaft portion is provided with recesses cooperating with the broken edges of the preset frangible point to keep the clip in its fastened condition.

Abstract: Structure for combining a to-be-attached member with an attaching member and sheeting through a clip comprising an annular elastic head and one or a pair of elastic arms projectingly elongated from the center base portion of the elastic head and an engaging body having a supporting plate on the base portion, which projectingly elongated from both right and left sides of the back side of an engaging hole, wherein a to-be-attached hole is arranged on the to-be-attached member, the elastic head being fitted into the to-be-attached hole unmovably to the front and rear, with the supporting plate fitted unmovably to ups and downs and the elastic arm fitted into said engaging hole unmovably to the front and rear, and in case of combining the attaching member the same is made to be integral with the engaging body and in case of combining with sheeting a combining hole is punched on sheeting and the elastic head and supporting plate being inserted into the combining hole and sheeting being held between the to-be-attac

Abstract: A self-interlocking standing seam for a building panel. The panel includes a male element on one lateral edge and a female element on the other lateral edge. The male element is wedged into a channel on the female element and is locked in place by a skirt on the female element. A fastener can be located on the panel lateral edge having either the male or female element thereon for securing the panel to a building element, such as a purlin.

Abstract: Modular fiber blanket furnace lining is covered on the "hot face" with a surface layer of cloth made from continuous fibers of metal oxides (such as of alumina-boria-silica composition) to prevent erosion of the underlying fibers by high velocity furnace gases.

Abstract: Refractory concrete blocks e.g. furnace wall lining blocks, have a through hole for attachment of the block to a support by a bolt. The hole has a narrow portion next the support and a wider portion more remote therefrom having a keying configuration so refractory paste inserted after installation to protect the bolt head does not drop out in use.

Abstract: A metal U-shaped spring clip having a resilient material moulded to the interior surface thereof. Each of the legs of the U has an aperture and the apertures are aligned for receiving a bolt therethrough. The resilient material is integrally moulded into a bushing within each of the apertures; and this bushing includes a projection or lip of resilient material which, when the clip is slipped onto a part having a mating hole, allows the lip portion of the apertured legs to extend into the opening, thereby forming an interlocking engagement with the hole for retension of the clip. A second embodiment includes a captive nut on one of the legs of the U for retaining a bolt.

Abstract: A metallurgical furnace for the high temperature heating of heavy metal objects for subsequent operation, such as rolling or forging, has a work support for the pieces being heated comprised of water-cooled tubes and supports enclosed with sectional heat insulating tile enclosing the tubes where the sections of tile are immovably secured to the tubes by fasteners each having a tubular shank extending from a flanged head portion embedded in the refractory radially inward to the inner surface of the tile where it is welded to the exterior of the water-cooled tube to prevent relative movement between the tile and the tube under the heavy impacts to which the support is subjected and to more effectively cool the refractory tile immediately adjacent the fasteners.

Abstract: Disclosed is a new mechanical assembly of metal elements designed to rigidly suspend and positively anchor stone slabs to a building structure. This mechanical assembly provides an plug and stud in the stone slab which resists gravity loading and is able to receive the firm attachment of a supporting structure, without introducing bolting stresses into the stone slabs.

Abstract: A ceiling construction for demonstration equipment comprises a number of rectangular panels which between them define guide slots for a sliding link chain which will carry samples. The panels are supported by parallel rails which carry undercut longitudinal grooves on their lower sides for the receipt of clamping elements carried on the upper surfaces of the panels, the disposition of the grooves and clamping elements being such as to maintain a desired width along the length of the slots. Adjacent panels may be spaced as required in the longitudinal direction of the grooves by longitudinally positioned spacing pieces positioned in the grooves.

Abstract: Mobile home ceiling boards are normally made in 4-foot-wide sheets which are fastened to the ceiling roof trusses at 16-inch intervals. Herein are shown at least three separate ways of fastening the ceiling board to the roof trusses by the use of a fastening means which engages the back of the ceiling board and is fastened to a roof truss member. This permits the utilization of a concealed fastening structure for fastening the large ceiling boards to the roof trusses of a mobile home ceiling or any other conventional ceiling structure. Each of the three fastening techniques involves the use of cuts in the ceiling board which receive the flanges of a fastening structure. This structure can be previously attached to the roof truss or installed in the board cuts before attaching to the roof truss. A combination system could also be used wherein a part inserted in the board cuts would mate with a part previously attached to the roof truss.

Abstract: A pre-burned ceramic cap cooperating with a notched metallic stud to anchor ceramic fiber insulating material in the interior wall of a furnace. The cap is provided with a slotted collar internally of the cap, so that on rotation of the cap surfaces on the collar engage surfaces on a notch to lock the assembly in position and to protect the metallic parts of the assembly from the deteriorating effects of combustion gas contact therewith.

Abstract: A louvered shutter of molded plastic adapted for mounting on a building wall and including a body and a peripheral flange, the improvement which comprises a corner reinforcing and mounting block, nested and secured within the internal corners of the shutter and secured thereto. Each corner block includes a honeycomb base and a pheripheral flange. The base defines a series of apertures to selectively receive a fastener which extends through the shutter corner, through an aperture in the corner block and into said wall.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for preparing slabs of material such as granite for transportation and erection. The apparatus includes a cutting bit and means actuating the bit into the face of the slab so as to form an arcuate slot, widest at the bottom, centered outside the slab. The slot may be dove-tail or inverted-T in configuration, to receive the heads of conventional fasteners, by means of which the slab may be hoisted or transported, as well as being finally secured in its ultimate facing or other location thereby.

Abstract: A prefabricated insulating structure is formed from a ceramic fiber blanket, folded into plural folds, for insulating a corner formed by two walls within a furnace. The folded blanket is mounted in a curved configuration to a single attachment mounting such that each of the two ends of the curved folded blanket is adjacent one of the walls at the corner. The folded blanket is mounted to the attachment mounting by two support members, each of the support members being mounted in a fold adjacent one of the ends of the folded blanket.

Abstract: Prefabricated insulating blocks are formed from ceramic fiber blankets folded into plural folds, with adjacent layers being needled together to intermingle the fibers of adjacent layers to form composite blocks. The blankets are mounted to attachment channels by support beams, mounted within folds in the blankets, and the folds of the blanket surround and enclose the support beams to protect them from heat and corrosive gases in the furnace.

Abstract: A system for forming a building partition wherein wall panels are secured to opposite sides of vertically extending studs. A metal base member capable of rapid attachment to the edge of a wall panel which base member defines a clip supporting slot. A clip slidably engageable in the slot at divers horizontal positions therealong so that the panels can be attached to studs notwithstanding minor differences in widths of the panels. The clip and the stud cooperate so that the panels can be removed without destruction of the panel, if such becomes necessary during relocation of a partition.

Abstract: Cladding elements, such as tiles, plaques, wall panels, wall paper, vinyl covered cloth and the like are attached to or mounted on structural elements such as lath, sheet rock, and the like, by a method which includes providing cladding and structural elements with a receiving layer, positioning between the receiving layers a gripping member having a plurality of stiff gripping elements, the receiving layers being adapted to permit the gripping elements to penetrate and lodge therein, and pressing the elements together to cause the gripping elements to penetrate and become lodged in both receiving layers. Composite laminates formed by the method is also included.

Abstract: A wall system having removable panels characterized by each panel having a parallel row of magnetic units with a row adjacent each longitudinal edge for holding the panel to magnetically attractive vertical studs of the wall system. In assembling the wall structure, an upper plate or track member and a lower plate or track member are attached to the structure of the building and then the studs are positioned therebetween with equal spacing for the centers of the studs to form a frame. A first panel is mounted on the frame by having an upper edge engaged in the upper track or plate member with the rows of magnetic units disposed over studs and then the panel is moved toward the studs to be held by the magnetic units. The second and subsequent panels are mounted in a similar manner utilizing the previously mounted panel as a guide for positioning during mounting thereof.

Abstract: A construction element consisting of a sheet of material having plane front and back surfaces is joined to a base by an attachment means secured to the back surface of the sheet adjacent to the edge of the sheet. The attachment means comprises a frame having an aperture means opening away from the back surface of the sheet for receiving threaded elements and securing the sheet to the base and includes a homogeneous, permanently resilient substance positioned between the frame and the sheet having sufficient flexibility to allow for the difference in thermal expansion between the frame and the sheet and having sufficient tensile strength to hold the sheet to the frame.

Abstract: A window comprises a translucent pane on which is mounted a rigid mounting member for attaching the window to an opening in a boat hull and the like. The mounting member is bent in the shape of the pane, but it is sufficiently smaller so that a mounting flange is defined by the pane itself between the mounting member and the edge of the pane.

Abstract: A sheet of cladding has an unbroken weather resistant face formed on one side and attaching devices secured on the opposite side thereof to adapt it for attachment to the frame structure of a building. The attaching devices each comprise a metallic strip having tongues deformed therefrom and adapted to be nailed to the frame structure from within. The strip is preferably secured to the cladding by upset barbs punched-out of the strip to pierce the cladding into embedded relationship therein.

Abstract: A new and improved apparatus and method for lining walls of furnaces, and other high temperature equipment, wherein insulating blankets are folded and supports are mounted in the folds thereof for mounting to the furnace wall to insulate the furnace. In some applications, the lining apparatus is formed into preformed insulation blocks for installation as insulating linings.

Abstract: Two U-shaped clamps which are adapted to be fastened to spaced-apart mounting channels on the rear of a shutter are joined together by a pliable spacer strip which extends between the clamps and spaces them a predetermined distance apart to match the distance between the spaced channels. The spacer strip enables the clamps to be attached to a building wall in position to support the shutter without the necessity of measuring the distance between the clamps. The pliability of the spacer strip enables the clamps and the attached spacer strip to be conveniently carried in a pocket prior to installation. The spacer strip preferably extends beyond the side edge of the clamps to serve as a gauge to locate the shutter a selected distance from the window frame side.

Abstract: The system comprises a metallic channel framework formed of laterally spaced, vertical studs and vertically spaced, horizontal reinforcing channel members. Pre-finished gypsum board panels are equipped at the factory with suspending means comprising gang nail plates attached to the panel backs. At the job site, the upper ends of spring clips are inserted into shallow channels formed in the gang nail plates; the lower ends of the clips extend rearwardly and, when each panel is dropped into place against the framework, its clip ends engage the side lips of the reinforcing channel members to suspend the panel therefrom. The use of the inexpensive gang nail plates results in a cost saving which is applied toward including the reinforcing channel members in the structure, so as to obtain a particularly sturdy wall. Once suspended, the panels can be shifted laterally, allowing close abutment between adjoining panels to be achieved.