Abstract: A lath for use in applying plaster to a substrate. The lath includes a plurality of crossing members forming a substantially planar lattice-like structure with a plurality of openings therein. The crossing members include a plurality of first elongate members extending in a first direction, a plurality of second elongate members that extend laterally and substantially transversely to the first elongate members, and a plurality of self-furring ridges also extending laterally and substantially transversely to the first elongate members and substantially parallel to and interspersed with the second elongate members.

Abstract: A vertical wall mount system is provided that is easily installed in a perfectly level and plumb manner and is further cable of being design to be completely waterproof, interchangeable and customizable to include endless additional features. The vertical wall mount system includes two main components: a sub-frame assembly and a panel frame assembly. The sub-frame assembly includes mounting clips for pivotal attachment to a wall frame, such as, a standard 2×4 stud. Horizontal wall rails are mounted on the mounting clips to create the sub-frame assembly. The horizontal wall rails are designed to support a panel assembly on the horizontal wall rails, which may, for example, include a tile panel. The panel assembly includes a panel frame secured to the back side of the panel, which panel assembly is designed to hang on the horizontal wall rails of the sub-frame assembly.

Abstract: A prefabricated relief form member for use as an architectural trim feature on a structure using structural elements from connected wire assemblies such as corner aid to make a prefabricated relief form member and fastening the structural elements together such as by glue and putting a sheet of paper under the relief form member and applying plaster to form a trim.

Abstract: A filter assembly is provided that has a filtering screen and a skeletal structure, the skeletal structure being attached to the filtering screen. At least one of the filtering screen and the skeletal structure form a plurality of downward extending channels.

Abstract: A load bearing-metal panel and stucco substrate cooperates with adjacent panels to form load bearing studs that are interconnected by a metal lath stucco substrate to which stucco can be applied, each panel being generally in the form of a channel in which insulation can be placed, whereby a wall structure can be formed by adjacent placement and interconnection of panels.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for fastening a first structure to a second structure comprising a fastener having a head disposed at a proximal end of a shaft and a pointed tip disposed at a distal end of that shaft, and a plastic sleeve surrounding a portion of the shaft in coaxial-relation thereto. In a preferred embodiment, the first structure is a metal floor panel having means for receiving the fastener and the sleeve. The receiving means keeps the sleeve in substantially perpendicular-relation to a support portion of the second structure, with the pointed tip of the shaft disposed adjacent to the support portion. In this arrangement, when a driving force is applied to the head of the fastener, the fastener moves axially relative to the sleeve through the first structure into engagement with the second structure.

Abstract: An an aluminum mesh with interlaced hollow and solid ribs. The hollow ribs thereof define large open spaces of the aluminum mesh and the solid ribs thereof further define small open spaces within each large open space, providing the aluminum mesh with varied patterns formed from the interlaced hollow and the solid ribs in only one single stretching operation.

Abstract: A wall structure for buildings comprising a plurality of vertical frames spaced equidistant and two steel nets welded with the front side and the rear side of the frames to form a front and a rear side of a wall, each frame consisting of two vertical parallel bars, a zigzag bar welded on and between the two vertical bars, and two vertical parallel angle steel posts welded on the outer sides of the two vertical parallel bars, the two steel nets respectively having a plurality of horizontal semi-round ridges spaced equidistant to strengthen the nets and being fastened with the front surfaces of the front and the rear vertical parallel steel posts, concrete material being poured in the empty space surrounded by the vertical frames and the two metal nets for forming a wall of a building.

Abstract: A display fixture system for holding and displaying merchandise for sale comprises:a) a first substantially flat display panel having a front face, two side edges, a top end and a bottom end;b) a pair of side walls integral with the first panel side edges and extending from the top end to the bottom end of the first display panel and each of the side walls extending perpendicularly and rearwardly of the first display panel from a respective side edge;c) a pair of strengthening strips provided in the first panel and which are proximate respective side walls, each of the strengthening strips projecting outwardly of the panel front face and being integral therewith. The strengthening strips each extending from the top to the bottom end of the display panel;d) devices for removably attaching to the first display panel front face a merchandise shelf hook or the like for holding and displaying the merchandise; ande) a device for holding the display panel system in an substantially upright position.

Abstract: The steel coffer is provided in the form of a box-like coffer element (1) of great load-bearing capacity, having a wall (2), flat per se, and a circumferential, multiply-folded edge section (3), which has stiffening sections (4) fastened underneath the coffer wall (2), has perforations (5) and connecting holes (6) in the circumferential edge section (3) and has, in the corners, notches (7) for folding the edge sections (3) and for insertion of the supports (8).

Abstract: A metal construction blocking for wood frame wall stud construction comprising an elongated metal piece having a pair of parallel marginally folded edges having sufficient strength to prevent the blocking from bending, and a longitudinally corrugated body sufficiently thick to allow metal self-tapping screws to pass through the body so that when the blocking is put in place on the wall studs, the blocking holds a fixture with the screws fastening to unsupported portions of the blocking between adjacent wall studs.

Abstract: A reinforced lath panel typically mounted to a vertical frame on which plaster or other plastics can be supported in a structural unit and includes at least one marginal rib having a plurality of interconnected layers and a rounded outer edge with a mesh mounted to the marginal ribs and having a plurality of interconnected strands. The present invention provides a novel method for manufacturing the aforesaid lath panel wherein the marginal ribs are formed concurrently with the formation of the strands, wherein a punch press commonly used to form the strands is fitted with forming surfaces which progressively bend and fold at least one lateral edge of the lath panel to form at least one marginal rib in sequence with the formation of the strands.

Abstract: A sheet of expanded metal lath has expanded longitudinal edge margins between which the metal sheet is selectively expanded transversely of the sheet length to define plural parallel rows of trapezoidal openings having long sides of about one inch and widths perpendicular to the long sides of about 7/32 inch. Between the selected rows of the openings, the sheet defines corresponding ones of plural rib constructions, each of which has a generally "Z" transverse cross-sectional configuration having substantially parallel non-coplaner and non-overlapping rib edge portions interconnected by a rib central portion disposed oblique to the rib edge portions. Where the unexpended thickness of the sheet is substantially 0.015 inch, the expanded metal sheet has a weight of substantially 1.8 pounds per square yard. The article has about 70% "openness", yet has adequate resistance to bending about lines across its width due to the configuration of the ribs and the sheet edge margins.

Abstract: A modular panel which may be combined with others to constitute a mold for depositing concrete or the like is disclosed. Each modular panel is corrugated to have ridges and troughs which extend parallel to and alternating with each other. At least the troughs are provided with openings in the form of elongate slots with or without circular holes combined therewith such that the openings define nailing passages in alignment with those of another modular panel which is joined with that panel, with no regard to the relative position of the joined panels. An elastic transparent strip is adhered to the bottom of each trough to cover the openings while allowing nails to be driven therethrough.

Abstract: An expanded metal grid has beads which comprise grooves, the widest part of each said groove being wider than its mouth, and these narrow-mouth grooves are engaged by the heads of panel supports which support panels (for example, louvres).

Abstract: An expanded metal workpiece is formed from an extrusion so as to have grooves between the beads where adjacent beads are joined by web portions, the head portions of metal inserts are then inserted into the grooves at a metal to metal joining zone, and each head is retained to the metal workpiece by metal deformation.

Abstract: A shutter assembly for use on an exterior wall surface at a window opening or the like, the shutter assembly consisting of a frame and a panel formed of an expanded metal sheet, the expanded metal sheet being provided with a plurality of air vent defining means. The side or jamb members of the frame and the upper and lower frame members are each provided with improved means to hold an expanded metal sheet of novel design within the frame so that it can withstand high loading imposed upon it as for example during a hurricane. In addition, an improved method of assembling the shutter is disclosed herein.

Abstract: Reinforced masonry construction including walls or slabs comprising elongated panels having permanent wall or slab forms (or skins) which are spaced a predetermined distance apart by unique ties which also serve as a web member or a component thereof resulting between reinforcing bars and/or structural shapes acting as the chords of a truss. The panels are preferably precast from high strength structural grade cellular concrete reinforced with a novel truss. The longitudinal edges of adjacent panels are in contiguous engagement, opposed panels being connected by a tie having portions which interfit the contiguous panels for positioning same. The ties are arranged in vertical or horizontal alignment and reinforcing rods, in unitary or multi-part arrangement, extend through the ties from one end to the other transversely of the wall or slab to provide or supplement a structural section.

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: A lintel fabricated of an elongated lightweight metal plate having rigidifying beam means affixed thereto and extending longitudinally thereof.