Abstract: An induction cooktop includes: a cover plate with at least one cooking point; a holding plate; at least one inductive heating coil arranged between the cover plate and the holding plate; at least one electronics housing fastened to a side of the holding plate facing away from the at least one inductive heating coil and having electronics for the at least one inductive heating coil; and a lower box closing off the induction cooktop at a bottom of the induction cooktop, the lower box being open at a top thereof. The at least one electronics housing is arranged in the lower box. The holding plate covers the lower box at the top. The holding plate is connected in a force-transmitting manner to the lower box in an assembly state of the induction cooktop.

Abstract: A ceiling system is provided for use in a building space having a plurality of walls. The ceiling system includes a grid system that extends to at least two of the plurality of walls and separates the building space into an occupiable space below the grid system and a plenum space above the grid system; and a plurality of ceiling tiles that are supported by the grid system and, with the grid system, create a barrier between the occupiable space and the plenum space, the plurality of ceiling tiles including three different polygonal non-rectangular ceiling tiles.

Abstract: A ceiling suspension system that includes a plurality of acoustic panels that are configured to be installed or attached into openings of a grid formed by main runners and cross runners of the ceiling suspension system. The acoustic panels include a plurality of main blades that extend in the same direction as the main runners and cross blades that extend in the same direction as the cross runners. Two or more of the main blades comprise a kerf in a first lateral edge of each main blade. The kerf comprises a first slot and a second slot that form a stepped configuration.

Abstract: An air flow optimization device is provided for motor vehicle heat exchangers. The device includes a body having a first air flow opening with an inlet side and an outlet side. A series of fixed vanes are provided across the opening and divide the opening into a plurality of air flow channels.

Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for executing a sequence analysis pipeline on genetic sequence data includes a structured ASIC formed of a set of hardwired digital logic circuits that are interconnected by physical electrical interconnects. One of the physical electrical interconnects forms an input to the structured ASIC connected with an electronic data source for receiving reads of genomic data. The hardwired digital logic circuits are arranged as a set of processing engines, each processing engine being formed of a subset of the hardwired digital logic circuits to perform one or more steps in the sequence analysis pipeline on the reads of genomic data. Each subset of the hardwired digital logic circuits is formed in a wired configuration to perform the one or more steps in the sequence analysis pipeline.

Abstract: An incremental forming machine binder is provided that has a blank holding opening that may be subdivided into smaller blank holding openings. The opening is subdivided by one or more clamping modules that are connected by connecting modules to each other and the frame. Clamps are attached to the clamping modules to clamp blanks in the blank holding openings. Multiple blanks may be secured to the binder for incremental forming.

Abstract: A stud spacer for use in a wall structure. The stud spacer includes a pair of opposed projections. The respective projections of the stud spacer interconnect with similar projections from adjacent stud spacers to form an interconnected series of stud spacers that extend through the studs that comprise the wall structure. When connected, each projection extends through an opening in an adjacent projection and a locking surface or locking tab associated with one projection seats in or against a stop or seat formed in the other projection.

Abstract: A floor structure comprises a plurality of steel beams 4 arranged in parallel, each steel beam 4 including a web, an upper flange disposed at an upper end of the web, and a lower flange disposed at a lower end of the web, a floor surface being formed on the upper flange 2. The floor structure further includes displacement preventing spacers interposed between the upper flanges and/or lower flanges of the adjacent steel beams. Each displacement preventing spacer includes a load receiving part which is brought into engagement with the adjacent upper flanges and/or lower flanges to receive an active load incurred by the individual steel beams 4 so as to inhibit the steel beams 4 from displacing downward.

Abstract: In a ceiling grid for a suspended ceiling having 2 ft.×2 ft. openings that support panels, a connection in the grid between a main beam and 4 ft. cross beam is made tighter than a connection in the grid between a 2 ft. cross beam and a 4 ft. cross beam. Both connections use the same connector, but with a different stop position on the connector.

Abstract: The invention comprises an apertured frame secured to a substrate and having a slotted arrangement adapted to receive and secure properly shaped tiles.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the invention concerns a process for forming an elongated strip for use in making two tone muntin bars. An elongated strip of muntin bar material is provided that has been treated on at least a portion of one side to define an exposed surface of a completed muntin bar fabricated from the muntin bar material. An elongated strip of covering material is also provided for controlled application onto a specified portion of a surface of the muntin bar material. The elongated strip of covering material includes an adhesive for adhering the covering material to the muntin bar material. The muntin bar material and the covering material are brought into contact with each other thereby causing the covering material to overlie and adhere to the muntin bar material.

Abstract: A grid tee of the double web type in which the elements of the web are integrally stitched together to prevent their separation. The stitches are created in an inexpensive rolling process that does not require control of the position of the stitches relative to the ends or other parts of the tee. According to the invention, after the stitches are formed and locked, they are flattened back into the plane of the web to a limited degree where they do not substantially increase the thickness of the web so that they do not interfere with subsequent manufacturing steps or with field assembly.

Abstract: A decorative shutter assembly includes a plurality of slats arranged in a row presenting a decorative surface with side flanges projecting rearwardly. At least one cross member overlays each of the slats and presents a decorative cross surface with side cross flanges projecting rearwardly. Each cross slat includes at least one mating member affixed behind the cross slat decorative surface having a mating wall affixed to each of the decorative surfaces for affixing the plurality batten slats to the cross slat. Alternatively, a plurality of primary slats are arranged to present a decorative surface having side flanges projecting rearwardly and at least one end piece is attached to the primary slats the ends of the primary slats are received in the end piece for adjoining and aligning said primary slats, said end piece including a cross member traversing said the primary and having slats and slat ends integrated into the end piece, each of said slats and slat ends aligning with one of the primary slats.

Abstract: A frame connector for connecting and spacing building frames is formed as a flat rigid rectangular bar with alternating depending rigid separating flaps equal in length to the desired spacing between frame members and flat rigid securement flaps equal in length to the width of a frame member and provided with holes for attaching securement devices to the frame members. A method for creating the connector is disclosed.

Abstract: A one piece molded plastic lattice simulates a lattice of separate superposed members. The lattice includes a set of continuous elongated members that lie in a plane. A second set of discontinuous elongated members intersects and interconnects the first set of members at junction regions. The second set of discontinuous elongated members may lie in another plane. The upper surfaces of the first set of members is transversely concave, or the upper surfaces of the second set of members is longitudinally convex, so that a discontinuity is created at each of the junction regions. In this way, the plastic lattice creates the illusion of being a multi-piece lattice.

Abstract: A grid structure capable of withstanding a compressive force comprises a peripheral frame, a plurality of first grid members connected to and extending within the peripheral frame and a plurality of second grid members connected to and extending within the peripheral frame. The second grid members intersect the first grid members. The first and second grid members form a grid of small frames disposed within the peripheral frame. The grid has an upper surface and a lower surface wherein a first group of at least a portion of at least one of the first and second grid members have flanges on the upper surface, the flanges being generally perpendicular to the first and second grid members and a second group of at least a portion of at least one of the first and second grid members have flanges on the lower surface, the flanges being generally perpendicular to the first and second grid members. A process of making the grid structure is also disclosed, as is an assembly of such grid structures.

Abstract: A framework construction, e.g. for buildings, is made with intercrossing beams (2, 4, 4') of profiled plate material, the beams being prepared with side incisions (14) enabling them to be joined crosswise in a common plane.

Abstract: A ceiling louver assembly is constructed from a plurality of ceiling units each having four ceiling tiles with each ceiling tile having identical projecting side tabs disposed in coplanar abutting relation with side tabs of adjacent tiles. A metal strap is disposed in overlying relation with respect to the coplanar abutting side tabs of adjacent tiles and secured thereto by means of screws in blind bores. Each ceiling tile is provided with a projecting corner tab at each corner and a hanger is disposed in engagement with the four projecting corner tabs of four adjacent units. The hanger is comprised of a base plate underlying the corner tabs with upstanding flanges disposed between adjacent units to prevent lateral movement of the corner tabs relative to each other.

Abstract: A grid ceiling comprising the support grid 10, 12 having first openings 16 therein in at least some of which are mounted first grid elements 24 defining second openings 30 in which second grid elements 40 are mounted. In this way several grid elements of progressively smaller size can be mounted in openings in preceeding grid elements, e.g. to provide a pyramidal structure.

Abstract: A security grating of the type comprising an openwork grid is described. It comprises horizontal bars and vertical rods. The rods pass through openings in the bars. At the each intersection between a bar and rod, a set of tabs locks the bars against movement relative to the rod. A method is described for making these rods from common, rolled round rod stock. A four element punch is employed to displace, or swage, the rod material outwardly to form the tabs in an economical manner.

Abstract: A grating including longitudinal tubular elements and transverse tubular elements wherein each of the longitudinal and transverse elements is intermittently staggeringly provided with a plurality of indentations respectively positioned on the upper and lower portions thereof. Such grating permits an upper (lower) indentation of a longitudinal (transverse) element to match thereabove (thereunder) a lower (upper) indentation of a transverse (longitudinal) one.

Abstract: In the case of a counter-ceiling comprising a suspended supporting skeleton consisting of intersecting longitudinal and transverse supporting rails of substantially T-shaped cross-section, it is proposed to implement the joints between the rails at the points of intersection by providing that the T-shaped section of each supporting rail comprises a longitudinal hollow space in the vertical main web, and by inserting the central mounting web of separate connection elements of likewise T-shaped configuration into the longitudinal hollow space of a first supporting rail, and fastening at least one of the base webs of the connection elements at the outside of the vertical main web or a perpendicularly extending supporting rail.

Abstract: An improved grating construction of the type intended for closing or flooring an opening. The construction preferably is formed of aluminum and includes a plurality of spaced, parallel, elongated bearing bars and a plurality of spaced, parallel, elongated, transversely extending crossbars. Each bearing bar has a generally flat, rectangular shape and has a plurality of spaced cutouts formed along a top longitudinal edge thereof. Each cutout comprises an upper rectangular-shaped portion and an outwardly flared lower portion. Each crossbar has a rectangular-shaped top portion and an outwardly flared lower portion, which portions are complementary in shape and size to the upper and lower portions of the bearing bar cutouts. The crossbars are slideably received within a plurality of transversely aligned bearing bar cutouts. The crossbars are deformed or swaged at locations adjacent to and on opposite sides of the cutouts engaged by the crossbars to lock the crossbars in the bearing bars to form the grating.

Abstract: An interlock grate structure is provided which includes longitudinal load bearing span bars having lateral locating slots spaced therealong for receiving transverse tie bars and transverse tie bars having axial locking means which engage the longitudinal span bar at the point of juncture and prevent axial displacement of the tie bar relative to the span bar. A longitudinal interlock member serves to interlock the position of the transverse tie bar locking means with respect to the longitudinal span bar and in some instances provides added structural support.

Abstract: A clean room having provision for supplying filtered air vertically therethrough under substantially laminar flow conditions is disclosed, and which includes a filter bank comprising a supporting latticework composed of a plurality of interconnected members which define rectangular open areas, and a plurality of high efficiency air filters positioned on the supporting latticework. The interconnected members of the latticework include a plurality of parallel, laterally spaced apart lengthwise members, and a plurality of cross members extending laterally between the lengthwise members, and with the ends of the cross members abutting an intermediate length of the lengthwise members. In one embodiment, each of the members of the latticework includes an integral, upwardly extending post, which is adapted to be engaged by a retainer for interconnecting the members, and also by a support bracket for supporting the latticework from an overhead ceiling.

Abstract: A patio deck construction comprising a frame defining a plurality of apertures adapted to receive a plurality of fixedly dimensioned patio stones in a fixed, level arrangement above a ground surface. Planks forming the frame are notched to form ledges which peripherally support the stones within the apertures. At least one stringer plank extends across the border of the frame so as to increase the rigidity of the frame. Cross planks extend between adjacent stringer planks or a stringer plank and a border plank. Preferably, the planks include notches adapted to receive the end of an intersecting plank to further rigidify the frame. An additional feature comprises a plastic sheet laid under the frame to inhibit the growth of vegetation which can detract from the ornamental appearance of the patio stone deck.

Abstract: A suspended ceiling system having a main runners or members extending parallel with cross-members spaced therealong to form rectangular sections, the cross-members being provided with tongues extending from the end and received in apertures or slots in the main member with the tongues being provided with a catch surface coacting with a shoulder on the tongue to hold the tongue as it is inserted into the aperture of the main runner. Each of the tongues are provided in coacting engagement and abutment surfaces which lock the two tongues together in an end-to-end connection when inserted from opposite sides of the main runner.

Abstract: A light weight pavement module is described which comprises a base grating, an impervious intermediate layer, such as a reinforced plastic or fiberglass sheet applied over the base grating, and a concrete top layer wear surface applied over the intermediate layer. The intermediate layer prevents the concrete top layer from penetrating through the base grating. The grating has studs attached to it which pierce the intermediate layer and project into the top layer wear surface in order to form an integral pavement module.

Abstract: A light weight pavement module is described which comprises a base grating, an impervious intermediate layer, such as a reinforced plastic or fiberglass sheet applied over the base grating, and a concrete top layer wear surface applied over the intermediate layer. The intermediate layer prevents the concrete top layer from penetrating through the base grating. The grating has shear connectors which pierce the intermediate layer and project into the top layer wear surface in order to form an integral pavement module. The pavement module may be formed without an intermediate layer if the module is otherwise constructed so that the top layer wear surface does not penetrate and fill the interstices of the base grating.

Abstract: Ceiling grid system using support members and intersecting transverse members obtain a through appearance without slotting the support members by use of a cosmetic cover member at the intersection of a support member and a transverse member.

Abstract: Various embodiments of vacuum insulation spacers include supporters comprising crosspiece members formed of insulating material and having rectangular cross section. The spacers have at least three supporting levels. The crosspiece members of each level are positioned so that contact points between crosspiece members of a selected level and an adjacent level on a first side of the selected level do not overlap contact points between crosspiece members of the selected level and an adjacent level on a second side of the selected level.

Abstract: A welded structural frame for a railway car wall is disclosed as including a pair of aligned U-section vertical members welded to opposite sides of a U-section longitudinal member and a reinforcing insert welded between the sides of the longitudinal member in alignment with the vertical members to provide a frame substantially free of welding distortion. A method of making such a frame is also disclosed as including securing longitudinal and vertical members in a fixture, welding the vertical members to opposite sides of the longitudinal member and then welding a reinforcing insert between the sides of the longitudinal member in alignment with the vertical members.

Abstract: A pallet for supporting product capable of being moved by means of a fork lift truck or similar unit having at least two runners and a plurality of deck boards or stringers, the deck boards being dadoed into the runners, at least a portion of the inner edge of each of the outermost deck boards being thinner than the full thickness of the deck board, the corresponding runner adjacent the thinner portion of the deck board being undercut complementary thereto to receive the deck board in intimate contact to thereby strengthen the pallet.

Abstract: A decorative building panel is disclosed for mounting on a wall surface. Particularly, a panel in the form of an imitation shutter. The panel is more rigid than present types of simulated shutters, also the panel may be shipped to the site in kit form and easily assembled in the field. The panel has a plurality of slats arranged side by side and at least two spaced apart straps extending across the slats. Connecting means are provided at each of the intersecting positions between the straps and the slats, the connecting means being integral with each of the straps for rigidly connecting the straps to the slats, and spacer means at each of the intersecting positions for spacing the panel from the wall surface.

Abstract: A door panel for covering the open side of a mail box having a series of individual mail receiving compartments, comprising: a peripheral frame and a grid structure consisting of interlocked horizontal and vertical channel members; a first interlocked channel member has an opening and slots defining a pair of oppositely disposed wall projecting portions while a second interlocked channel member has a pair of slots extending from the free edge of its walls to define oppositely disposed tongues; during assembly of the door panel, the tongues are deformingly bent inwardly in the channel of the first channel members to provide a positive interlock between both channel members.

Abstract: An intersection cap for covering the ends of a plurality of pieces of grid celing trim mounted on grid ceiling supports where such supports intersect, usually at right angles, includes a base member, usually cruciform in shape, but sometimes readily convertible to T-shape, for covering the horizontal surfaces of the trim and of any exposed support, wall members extending upwardly from the base member, for covering the sides of the trim and of any exposed support and opposed retainers located at tapered portions of the walls at the ends thereof and beyond the base member which readily, yet firmly, snap fasten onto the trim. Also described is the injection molding of such intersection caps in which the mold parts are moved together in simple linear relative motion to obviate the employment of complex mold part motions to form suitable retainers integral with the walls of the intersection cap.

Abstract: Support grating for electrical equipment boxes having a format which is a multiple of basic elementary dimensions, constituted by a grid formed by cooperating frame members connected together two by two by distance pieces, wherein the frame members comprise periodic transversal cut-away parts constituted by slots or notches, an intermediate cut-away part and a lower port, the sides of the distance pieces comprise protuberances and bosses, for cooperation with the cut-away parts in a rigid assembly which is locked by the bosses in the cut-away parts.

Abstract: A ceiling support grid system is disclosed herein and includes a plurality of longitudinally extending support runners which are interlocked together to form an integral grid pattern, preferably a basketweave pattern. The runners are interlocked together by two separate and distinct but cooperating arangements in a rapid and reliable manner and without the need for separate tools and without bending or otherwise deforming any components associated with these interlocking arrangments.

Abstract: The invention provides building elements for making floor or wall panels. Each element has a plurality of upper plates and a plurality of lower plates, the plates being aligned, parallel and staggered, with interconnecting webs between the upper and the lower plates, respectively. Several elements are interwoven and bonded to make a panel having a face comprising the upper plates and a back comprising the lower plates. Posts projecting from the back faces of the upper plates improve the strength of the panel.