Assembled In Situ-type Anchor Or Tie Patents (Class 52/698)
  • Publication number: 20110197538
    Abstract: Deck planks with undercut side grooves can be attached to underlying joists by hidden fasteners with leading wings and trailing feet engaged into the side grooves of the deck planks. The bodies of the hidden fasteners space the deck planks so as to provide adequate drainage gaps between the top faces of the deck planks. A power driver tool can be used for rapidly positioning the hidden fasteners and for attaching the hidden fasteners to the joists.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicant: Tiger Claw, Inc.
    Inventor: David Martel
  • Publication number: 20110192109
    Abstract: The invention relates to a connecting device for producing a mullion/transom connection with attached aluminum profiles for panes of glass. This connecting technique is used, for example, in a facade construction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2008
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Inventor: Friedrich Knapp
  • Publication number: 20110192110
    Abstract: A curtain wall mounting system adapted for cantilevered support of at least one structure outwardly therefrom. The curtain wall mounting system including an anchor plate having dual plates and adapted for integral mounting with a curtain wall web section. The curtain wall web section includes one of a hollow tongue web extending outwardly of a curtain wall vertical mullion in a first direction and an integrally formed flange region extending outwardly of the curtain wall vertical mullion in the first direction. The curtain wall web section includes a first set of fastening apertures oriented transversely to the first direction and formed. The anchor plate includes at least one generally planer body portion having a first set of mating apertures adapted for alignment in registry with the first set of fastening apertures of the web. The anchor plate further having a second set of apertures adapted for securing structures outwardly therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2010
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Inventors: Fred A. Grunewald, James P. Clark, William T. Morrison
  • Publication number: 20110185659
    Abstract: Disclosed is a mounting bracket for mounting wall insulation to an exterior wall. The mounting bracket is a unitary piece constructed of plastic, having a vertical wall plate, a horizontal support plate that extends orthogonal to the wall plate, and a vertical reinforcing plate that extends orthogonal to the vertical wall plate and the horizontal support plate. A bore is provided in the wall plate, for fastening the mounting bracket to the exterior wall. The reinforcing plate extends beyond the length of the horizontal support plate, to provide a mounting flange that may be fastened to a vertical wall support, such as a roof batten. The area formed by the horizontal support plate and an upper portion of the wall plate provides an unobstructed support area for supporting the wall insulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: Lorenz Kunststofftechnik GmbH
    Inventor: Thomas Lorenz
  • Patent number: 7987650
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a clip and associated method and building structure. The clip is provided for repairing building surfaces. The clip includes a first generally planar elongate portion having an inner face and an outer face, and a second generally planar elongate portion having an inner face and an outer face. The first elongate portion and second elongate portion are joined to define a generally U-shaped member having a generally elongate gap defined by the inner faces of the first and second elongate portions, the gap being adapted and configured to receive a building member therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Inventor: Robert W. Pollack
  • Publication number: 20110179733
    Abstract: A bracket system is disclosed for allowing conventional trim to be removably connected to a wall or ceiling or both while allowing the bracket system to be concealed behind the trim. The bracket system includes a wall bracket that is attached to the wall or ceiling or both and a trim bracket that is attached to conventional trim. The wall bracket and trim bracket interlock with each other and are held together in secure but removable mating contact. The wall bracket and trim bracket can be pulled apart or pushed together to allow for removal and reinstallation of trim without mechanical modification or destruction of any components. A preferred embodiment of the bracket system includes an insert bracket that is placed inside and concealed within the wall bracket. The insert bracket helps to retain cabling within the wall bracket when the trim bracket is removed or to keep cabling running along the bracket system separated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2008
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventor: Heath D. Picken
  • Publication number: 20110173902
    Abstract: Anchoring systems for use in cavity wall structures having an inner wythe constructed of interengaged composite panels and a veneer outer wythe are disclosed. The wall anchor is disposed within the juncture of the interengaged composite panels and fastened to the frame. The wall anchor maintains a strong interlock with the composite panels and backup wall, maintains insulation integrity and limits thermal transfer, without obstructing the juncture of the composite panels. The anchoring system interlocks with varied veneer ties, allowing vertical and horizontal adjustment for alignment with the bed joints. The anchoring system for composite panels provides an economical, high strength, low weight, insulated backup wall construction for interengagement with a veneer outer wythe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: MITEK HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Ronald P. Hohmann, JR., Mark J. Klos
  • Publication number: 20110167740
    Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for mounting a rail support post to the perimeter of a stairway having stingers at the edge of the stairway and treads, risers and possibly blocking laterally across the stairway. The apparatus includes a bracket member that is attached to or against the interior of a stringer and includes at least one hole for accommodating a fastener that passes through the stringer and into or through a post member at the outside surface of the stringer. The bracket includes flanges that attach to a rise or a tread and/or a block to secure the assembly together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2008
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: EZ Stairs, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard P. Truckner
  • Publication number: 20110167754
    Abstract: A method of designing a construction assembly including an anchor fastener mounted in a concrete substrate is provided. The method includes the steps of determining a minimum required load capacity for the construction assembly, providing a graph that includes plots of load capacity versus embedment depth for one or more design parameters of interest, using the graph to select design parameters which result in a construction assembly load capacity at least as high as the minimum required load capacity, and using the selected design parameters to build the construction assembly. The graph may be generated according to standard procedures for construction assemblies that employ chemical anchoring adhesives, or according to different standard procedures for construction assemblies that employ only mechanical anchoring techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventors: William Dubon, Robert Louis Turck
  • Publication number: 20110162316
    Abstract: The invention falls within the field of the securing of protective strips covering the ridge or hip regions of a metal roof with standing seams. More specifically, the invention relates to a double tab metal fastener for securing a ridge strap or hip strap on a metal roof covering of the type with a standing seam, comprising:—a first tab (1) forming at one of its ends a hook (2) intended to be secured to the standing seam;—a second tab (3) forming at one of its ends a hook (4) intended to accept an edge of the ridge or hip strap; the two tabs being articulated about an axis (5) allowing their respective rotation in a plane intended to lie substantially parallel to the plane of the roof. This double tab represents a retaining system that can be used for ridging and hipping, which is easy to fit, without any through-fasteners, thus guaranteeing perfect sealing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2009
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Inventors: Christophe Bissery, Frédéric Marcon
  • Publication number: 20110154757
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tower section for assembling a wind turbine tower. The tower section comprises a flange at least at one end of the tower section. The flange is provided with holes for the connection elements. The flange have a first array of holes, where each hole is arranged in a first angle (?) relative to a longitudinal axis of the tower section, and a second array of holes, where each hole is arranged in a second angle (?) relative to the longitudinal axis. The first angle (?) is different from the second angle (?). The invention also relates to a foundation comprising a flange, where the flange of the foundation has characteristics corresponding to the characteristics of the tower section flange. The invention also relates to a wind turbine tower and to a wind turbine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/S
    Inventor: Jesper Staerke Rosengren
  • Publication number: 20110154755
    Abstract: Disclosed therein is a sprinkler mounting device, in which an open-type mounting bracket adapted to mount a reducer having a head includes a means to be temporarily joined to a support bar, thereby preventing a separation of the mounting bracket from the support bar during work.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventor: Seung-il Oh
  • Publication number: 20110154750
    Abstract: A fastening system for a plate-shaped structural element on a pitched roof is provided. The plate-shaped structural element is bordered in a water-tight manner in a frame and fully replaces the roof covering, and the eaves-side and ridge-side cross beams of the frame which run transversely to the ridge-eaves direction have profiles which are matched to each other and engage in each other. The top side of the eaves-side cross beam has a mounting that surrounds the edge of the plate-shaped structural element, and the bottom side thereof has a support for fastening to the roof structure. The support includes a web that extends from the mounting to the support, a protrusion extending beneath the mounting receives an extension that extends from the ridge-side cross beam thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventors: Christian Welter, Roland Neuner, Roland Schweizer
  • Publication number: 20110154746
    Abstract: An apparatus for connecting framing components of a building structure to a foundation wall includes a connector having a generally L-shaped cross-section. The connector is configured to be secured to the foundation wall. The connector has a joist shelf configured to support one or more floor joists and a ledge configured to support one or more wall sheathing panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: HUBER ENGINEERED WOODS LLC
    Inventors: Mikel S. HILL, Brian M. PEEK, Joel Franklin BARKER, Ken Wilkes HIX, Harri Mikael SALONVAARA
  • Patent number: 7963082
    Abstract: The present invention provides a device and method to maintain the integrity of a vapor barrier for use with concrete slab on grade construction. In accordance with the present invention an apparatus to repair a punctured concrete slab vapor barrier includes a substantially planar concrete slab vapor barrier patch having a resealable aperture to receive a removable, substantially upright support. The patch is secured to the existing vapor barrier and the concrete is poured and substantially set. The support is removed and the malleable concrete flows, causing the engagement of the resealable aperture, thereby repairing the punctured vapor barrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Inventor: Michael Bauer
  • Publication number: 20110138723
    Abstract: A stabilizing system for a deck system has a plurality of pedestals, a plurality of connection locations on a periphery of the pedestals and a stabilizing bar secured between the pedestals. The stabilizing bar includes a first half, a second half, a fastener, and a first securing member. The first half and the second half connect to each other and are extendable between at least two of the pedestals. The second half is sized to receive the first half therein in a telescoping manner. The fastener connects the first half with the second half, while the first securing opening extends from a bottom surface and is located near a respective end face opposite a juncture between the halves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2011
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventor: John Repasky
  • Publication number: 20110138734
    Abstract: A rail securing system comprising at least one angle guide plate allows a perfect retention of the tension clamp in its pre-assembly position and facilitates final assembly. The angle guide plate has recess, which is designed as a seat for a free end section of a spring arm of a tension clamp to be mounted on the angle guide plate, wherein the recess engages around the end section by less than half of its circumference. The transition between the recess and the section of the angle guide plate which follows on from the recess in the direction of the rail is formed such as to be free of any abrupt change, so that the tension clamp can be pushed in a simple manner on the angle guide plate into its assembly position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: VOSSLOH-WERKE GMBH
    Inventors: Winfried Bösterling, Lutz Rademacher
  • Publication number: 20110138733
    Abstract: There is herein described a connector system. More particularly, there is herein described a connector (100) system which is capable of being used to connect construction modules (120) in a substantially horizontal and/or substantially vertical manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2009
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventors: Dominic Tedesco, William Rutherford
  • Patent number: 7958690
    Abstract: A coupling system for securing an elongated wood member having a surface to a second body comprises a stitching body having a first end and a second end defining a length, and a first side and a second side. A first plurality of angled fastener bores is positioned generally on the first side of the stitching body, each configured to position a first side fastener element resting therein at least a first angle with respect to the surface of the elongated wood member. A second plurality of angled fastener bores positioned generally on the second side of the stitching body, each configured to position a second side fastener element resting therein at least a second angle with respect to the surface of the elongated wood member, such that ones of said second side fasteners and said first side fasteners form an intersection when viewed along the length of the stitching body. In one aspect, the coupling system is a hold-down securing a column having a surface to a foundation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Co., Inc.
    Inventors: William F. Leek, Aram Khachadourian, Jin Jie Lin
  • Publication number: 20110131914
    Abstract: Methods are provided for repairing an existing structure to cover at least a portion of the existing structure with a repair structure. Such methods comprise mounting one or more standoff retainers to the existing structure; coupling one or more standoffs to the standoff retainers such that the standoffs extend away from the existing structure; coupling one or more cladding panels to the standoffs such that the panels are spaced apart from the structure to provide a space therebetween; and introducing a curable material to the space between the panels and the existing structure, the panels acting as at least a portion of a formwork for containing the curable material until the curable material cures to provide a repair structure cladded, at least in part, by the panels. Corresponding apparatus for effecting such methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Inventors: George David Richardson, Semion Krivulin, Jorge Ricardo Rosas-Gracida, Zi Li Fang
  • Publication number: 20110131898
    Abstract: A flange connection is provided which includes a first flange having a first mounting hole and at least one second flange having a second mounting hole adapted to be aligned with the first mounting hole. A bolt including a shaft portion having a threaded portion, and a head portion formed at one end of the shaft portion is adapted to pass through the first and second mounting holes. A screw nut is adapted to be screwed onto the threaded portion and for connecting, when tightened, the first flange and the at least one second flange. At least one of the head portion and the screw nut includes a convex surface which is oriented towards the respective flange, and the respective flange includes, at the mounting hole, a flange recess which is oriented towards the convex surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Inventors: Jacob Johannes Nies, Shanmuga-Priyan Subramanian
  • Publication number: 20110126486
    Abstract: The present invention is an anchoring biscuit device for joining three boards. It includes, (a) an at least partially flat horizontal top element having an imaginary center line, having opposite side walls, and having a top view footprint adapted to be inserted into grooves of adjacent boards; (b) at least one substantially vertical support member attached to the underside of the top element and extending downwardly therefrom for a predetermined length for joinder of two adjacent boards which contain said grooves for receiving portions of said top into said grooves; and, (c) at least one compressive element located on aid device, with at least a portion of said at least one compressive element, from a top view footprint, being located away from said imaginary center line and way from said vertical support member, wherein said compressive element is adapted to at least partially collapse under predetermined compressive force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventor: Harry W. Eberle, III
  • Publication number: 20110120047
    Abstract: A roof mount assembly mounts a structure to a roof having a rafter and a substrate supported by the rafter. The roof mount assembly includes a piece of flashing positioned on the substrate. The flashing includes a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface and an aperture extending through the flashing. A fastener extends through the flashing aperture. A bracket is connected to the flashing via the fastener, and the bracket is sized to support at least one roof-mounted structure on the roof. A seal is positioned between the flashing aperture and the fastener. The seal is sized to form a water-tight seal with the aperture to inhibit flow of fluid through the aperture. The seal includes a first portion and a second portion, in which the first portion is positioned to abut the flashing first surface and the second portion is positioned to extend through the aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventors: Brian Cecil Stearns, Douglas Timothy Lounsbury
  • Publication number: 20110120046
    Abstract: An anchor for a post tension reinforcement includes an anchor base having at least one wedge receiving bore therein and reinforcing ribs extending from an exterior of the receiving bore. A longitudinal length of the wedge receiving bore, a position of a midpoint of an axial length of the wedge receiving bore with respect to a load bearing basal surface of the anchor base, and a lateral extension and height of the ribs are selected such that a specific weight of the anchor base is at most 0.1 pounds per square inch of load bearing area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventors: Norris O. Hayes, Randy Draginis
  • Publication number: 20110113719
    Abstract: A T-shaped fixing is formed of a first strip of plated steel providing a T-head limb and a second strip providing a T-stem limb. The limbs are connected by folding the steel double at one edge of the T-head strip and them folding the steel at right angles at the line joining the two limbs. To one side of the stem limb, the line is provided with a series of punched apertures to which pins are fitted. To the other side of the line, the head limb is provided with apertures for screw or rivet fixing of the fixing. The stem limb can also be provided with apertures. For use in insulating a square section duct, its corners are provided with fixings, with flanges having the pin apertures extending downwards at the lower corners and outwards at the upper corners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2008
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventor: Gordon James Harris
  • Publication number: 20110107699
    Abstract: A building including a metal joint is provided with a damping member that is mounted between at least a pair of structures and yields in accordance with relative displacement between the structures. The damping member includes strength-suppression device that suppresses an increase of strength after yield, and exerts a damping effect with rocking or expansion and contraction of at least one of the structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2009
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Inventors: Yoshimichi Kawai, Hiroshi Tanaka
  • Publication number: 20110107714
    Abstract: A system of attaching and aligning both parallel and transverse bars for supporting a concrete matrix includes a plurality of substantially identical molded plastic clips for alternatively attaching and holding two parallel reinforcing bars of equal diameter or two transverse reinforcing bars of equal diameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: KODI KLIP CORPORATION
    Inventor: Jon R. Kodi
  • Publication number: 20110107715
    Abstract: A ceiling anchoring device with a locking rail system is disclosed. The device comprises an anchor having a shaft, a head attached with an end of the shaft, and a rail system. The rail system comprises rod and pin insertion rails, a turning space, and a locking rail. A rod having a perpendicular pin is inserted into the rod and pin insertion rails and pushed along the shaft until the rod and pin enter the turning space in the shaft. The rod and pin can then be turned one-quarter turn and be lowered into the locking rail, whereby the rod and pin are retained in the shaft of the anchor. A plug and cap are inserted into the turning space to secure the rod and pin within the locking rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2009
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Inventor: Duke Ellington Cooke
  • Publication number: 20110099938
    Abstract: An interconnecting alignment and support system for supporting and maintaining alignment of at least one conduit or pipe is disclosed. The system may be used, for example, during a concrete pour operation or other construction operation. The system comprises a base spacer and, optionally, one or more of an intermediate spacer and/or another base spacer. The base spacer is constructed to be capable of interlocking with another spacer on each side and the top. The intermediate spacer is constructed to be capable of interlocking with another spacer on each side and both the top and bottom. The interlocks on the spacers may be releasably latched when fully interlocked. By interlocking the spacers, a matrix structure for aligning and supporting conduit or pipe may be created. The base spacer is attachable to a surface, so that the alignment and support system may be fixed in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventor: Steve Tollefson
  • Publication number: 20110094181
    Abstract: An anchoring device comprising a hollow shaft having a first end and a second end, and an anchor attached to the second end, wherein the anchor comprises a plurality of flukes to secure the anchoring device to a wall and at least one hole in fluid communication with the shaft to deliver a securing compound injected into the first end of the shaft to the flukes to facilitating securing the anchoring device to the wall. The flukes may be bendable or hingedly attached to the base of the anchor so as to accommodate a closed configuration to be insertable into a hole in the wall and expandable into an open configuration to prevent the anchoring device from being removed from the wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventor: Brent Hanratty
  • Publication number: 20110083390
    Abstract: The lightweight concrete panel is comprised of a thin concrete slab, a standard steel stud frame, optional insulation strips to increase its thermal performance for exterior wall applications, and specially engineered rivets or screws that connect the thin concrete slab to the metal frame. The specially engineered rivet has a protruding and shaped head that acts as an anchor when embedded in the hardened concrete slab and has an optional elastic cover in its embedded head to allow slight movement of the concrete slab. The engineered screw with an elastic cover can also be used as the connecting device that allows slight movement of the concrete slab.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Inventor: Thuan Bui
  • Publication number: 20110083397
    Abstract: In an anchor for the attachment to flat building components including two cover plates and an intermediate support core layer wherein the anchor comprises an expansion body and a wedge body which is inserted into the expansion body and includes an opening for inserting a mounting means, the installed anchor is disposed in an opening of the component which extends through the cover plates and the intermediate support core plate. The expansion body has spreadable engagement elements, wherein, with the anchor installed, a cylinder zone is in contact with the bore wall of the first cover plate, and a wedging zone spreads out engagement elements behind the first cover plate. A part of the anchor is additionally disposed in the second cover plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2009
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Inventors: Günther Zimmer, Martin Zimmer
  • Publication number: 20110083396
    Abstract: A fastener is configured for securing a lath to a surface for, for example, the application of stucco to the surface. The fastener includes a fastener having a head, a shank and a penetrating tip. The head has a diameter and the shank has a diameter less than the head diameter. The stucco fastener has a sealing/spacer assembly having spacer element and a sealing element. The spacer element is formed from a relatively incompressible material and has a diameter greater than the shank diameter. The spacer element has a bore therein having a diameter about equal to the shank diameter. The sealing element is formed from a resilient, water-resistant material and is positioned adjacent to and in contact with the spacer element. When the fastener is driven into the surface, the fastener penetrates the surface to secure the fastener to the surface and a portion of the lath is captured between the head of the fastener and the spacer element to space the lath from the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Lawrence S. Shelton, Donald E. Bergstrom, Tunjen Chu
  • Patent number: 7921607
    Abstract: An apparatus for mounting an article to a roof includes a base plate, threaded stud, lag bolts, spacer, and flashing. The base plate includes bolt holes to accommodate the lag bolts to secure the base plate to the roof. The threaded stud is secured to and extends vertically from the base plate. The spacer is inserted over the stud so that the stud passes through an aperture in the spacer, and is secured by a nut. The spacer acts as a lift for mounting an article up off the roof, thereby permitting drainage. The spacer includes a recess to accommodate the head of a lag bolt. The wrap-around flashing is captured between the base plate and spacer, creating a water free environment underneath the assembled unit. The flashing slides up underneath the roofing shingles to prevent water from penetrating the structure, and includes a lip to accommodate the base plate, and a detent to accommodate the bolt heads beneath it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Thompson Technology Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel S. Thompson, Monty Mullins, Richard I. Proctor, Zhan Zhang
  • Publication number: 20110078966
    Abstract: A simulated log structure is provided. The simulated log structure is made up of a plurality of structural elements wherein each structural element is composed of a plurality of exterior simulated log elements and a plurality of interior log elements. The exterior simulated log elements simulate the appearance of wooden logs and are made from concrete to withstand the natural elements. The interior log elements are made of real wood to provide owners the authentic feel of living in a real log structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2010
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Inventor: Dina Pauline Herman
  • Patent number: 7918066
    Abstract: The present invention provides a device and method to maintain the integrity of a vapor barrier for use with concrete slab on grade construction. In accordance with the present invention an apparatus to repair a punctured concrete slab vapor barrier includes a substantially planar concrete slab vapor barrier patch having a resealable aperture to receive a removable, substantially upright support. The patch is secured to the existing vapor barrier and the concrete is poured and substantially set. The support is removed and the malleable concrete flows, causing the engagement of the resealable aperture, thereby repairing the punctured vapor barrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Inventor: Michael Bauer
  • Patent number: 7913470
    Abstract: An insulating strip is configured to support two profiles or frames in a spaced relationship. The insulating strip includes a body extending in a longitudinal direction and has at least first and second longitudinal edges. The longitudinal edges are configured to be connected with the respective frames or profiles in a shear-resistant manner. Openings penetrate through one or more walls of the body and one or more struts separate the openings from each other in the longitudinal direction of the body. The body further comprises at least one attachment structure configured to retain a covering profile configured to cover the openings. The covering profile may be integral with the insulating strip body or may be a separate part. A composite structural unit comprises two frames supported in a spaced relationship by such an insulating strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Technoform Caprano und Brunnhofer GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Thorsten Siodla, Erwin Brunnhofer
  • Publication number: 20110067319
    Abstract: Using two new integral component types, RGRS provides an effective way from the ground to rotate and clean rain gutters. The Rotating Bracket attaches to the fascia board and maintains the normally upright gutter. A self-closing hinge in the rotating bracket provides retention yet allows the gutter to be rotated forward 180 degrees for cleaning. The Collector Box located directly under the gutter floor is secured to the fascia board and connects to a standard downspout. The collector box captures water from a drain hole in the gutter floor and directs it into the downspout. There is no connection between the gutter and collector box. Using a third non-integral component, comprised of an actuation rod/cleaning brush tool attached to an extendable telescopic pole, an operator at ground level can rotate, manually clean (if gravity can not dislodge wet contents present) and upright the gutter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventor: John Harrison Anthony
  • Publication number: 20110067345
    Abstract: A connector for securing a roofing band to a roofing beam by a threaded fastener may include a circumferential flange portion, first and second recess extending within the circumferential flange portion sized to accept a roofing band, and a central portion extending within the circumferential flange portion between the first recess and the second recess, a middle area of the central portion being offset laterally from the circumferential flange portion by a distance enough to permit the roofing band to be slid through the first and second recesses so that the circumferential flange portion is located on a first side of the roofing band and the middle area of the central portion is located on a second side of the roofing band opposite the first side. A single fastener opening defined through the central portion, the fastener opening sized for receiving a threaded fastener therethrough for fastening the roofing band to a roofing beam. Related roofing assemblies and methods of construction are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2009
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: GUARDIAN BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: William H. Crostic, JR., Lawrence Zupon
  • Publication number: 20110067327
    Abstract: An isolation mount for supporting, for example, a photovoltaic cell. The isolation mount includes an isolator body, a first membrane adjacent to a lower surface of the body, and a second membrane extending over the isolator body that includes a peripheral margin that is at least partially sealed or adhered to the first membrane. At least one connector is supported by the isolator body and at least one fastener extends through the second membrane to secure the connector to the isolator body. The connector may include a mounting rail, posts, or an air channel assembly. The isolation mount construction may be incorporated into a photovoltaic module or photovoltaic roofing system for use on the roof of a building.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: Patrina Eiffert, Annett Eiffert
  • Publication number: 20110067337
    Abstract: A flexible ceiling panel is preferably formed from sheet metal, such as aluminum sheet. Each ceiling panel has a generally rectangular shape (corresponding in width to the spacing between the main runners) and is formed with a hem on all four edges. A series of bendable tabs are formed integrally with the hem of the panel. To secure the panel to the associated grid system, the tabs are folded upwardly and outwardly from the panel along two axes to secure the panel to the grid system. Alternatively, a plurality of separate spring clips is used to secure the panel to the grid system. Each clip includes a first leg adapted to have at least a portion thereof received in the hem of the ceiling panel. A second leg extends generally perpendicularly from the first leg and includes a detent extending toward the first leg, the detent being adapted to secure the clip to the flange of the runner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: Peter G. Jahn, Scott G. Jankovec, Thomas E. Smith
  • Publication number: 20110061328
    Abstract: A connector for joining modular flooring tiles to one another on a floor without joining the tiles to the floor includes a tile-contacting surface comprising a material operative for preventing movement of the flooring tiles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventors: James SANDY, Paul D. Evans, JR.
  • Publication number: 20110061822
    Abstract: A system for protecting building penetrations is disclosed. The system can include a screen comprising flexible, strong fabric-like material suitable for resisting high winds, driving rain, and wind-driven missiles. The screen can further include loops sewn, or otherwise manufactured, into the span sides of the screen. The system can further include one or more retention channels having an internal hem rod. The loops in the screens can slide over the hem rod to guide and retain the screen in the retention channels. The hem rod can include a tapered end and a loop opener to facilitate the loops sliding over the end of the hem rod. The system can further include an enclosure for housing a take-up roll and a powered or manual rotating system. The system can include a deflection device to enable the screen to unroll off the take-up roll smoothly and vertically.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: STORM SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Burton G. TREMAINE, III, Victor Rivera
  • Publication number: 20110061327
    Abstract: A building product is configured for attachment to a surface of a building. In one example, the building product includes a siding product including a first side and a second side. In one example, the siding product is a pultruded product. A first engagement feature is disposed on or near the first side. A second engagement feature is disposed on or near the second side. The second engagement feature is configured to selectively frictionally engage with the first engagement feature of another similar siding product such that any curvature in the siding product increases frictional engagement between the siding product and the other similar siding product. In one example, the building product includes a spacer clip for attachment of the building product to the surface of the building.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: Tecton Products, LLC
    Inventors: John Jambois, Robb Willgohs, Shane Allmendinger
  • Publication number: 20110056162
    Abstract: A fastening device for curtain wall units includes a first clamping plate, a second clamping plate fixed to the first clamping plate and spaced apart from the first clamping plate, a first support plate positioned between the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate, and a second support plate hinged to the first support plate and configured to support the curtain wall units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2010
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicant: GUANGDONG KIN LONG HARDWARE PRODUCTS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: BAOKUN BAI
  • Publication number: 20110047921
    Abstract: A masonry block and hardware set for constructing dry stack walls and columns, including a wall unit, a corner unit, and an end unit, wherein each of said wall, corner, and end units have a top surface with a depression that is brought into substantial alignment when an adjoining block at the same level or in the same course is abutted with the respective unit, and further wherein when any two of said units are adjoined, said units create a vertically oriented space for accommodated clamping hardware, and further wherein each of said end and corner units include an alignment slot to align said end units and said corner units in relation to adjoining wall units. Clamping hardware is employed to bolt the wall while construction proceeds, the hardware being disposed in the masonry unit depressions and in the vertically oriented space created by stacked units. The clamping provides a downwardly directed compressive force and lateral rigidity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Inventor: Steve D. Witcher
  • Publication number: 20110047925
    Abstract: A semi-butterfly connecting clamp and a building steel framework joint structure are mainly used for connection of a building steel framework. The connecting clamp includes a bearing plate, two L-shaped self-locking blocks, and two clamp wings provided at two ends of the bearing plate, respectively. Each of the clamp wings is integrally formed by a pre-tightening plate and a self-locking fastening plate. A groove is provided at an end of the self-locking fastening plate near the bearing plate. A wedge-shaped piece, having an inclined upper surface and a locking bolt hole, is placed on the self-locking fastening plate at a position near the groove. The retaining distance of the connecting clamp can be conveniently adjusted according to the size of the retained vertical column, and it can weaken the destruction action of the applied outside force on the building steel framework when the outside force acts on the connecting clamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2008
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Inventor: Xiuming Gan
  • Publication number: 20110047899
    Abstract: A flange joint for structural members is provided, wherein by avoiding stress concentration at a welded portion, the cross-sectional size can be determined based on the base material strength, and a structure can be reduced in weight and size. In a flange joint for structural members, structural members are connected to each other in a state where an end face, for example, of an H-shaped steel beam is connected to a structural-member-connecting face of an end plate by welding and a non-connection face of the end plate is coupled to another structural member. The structural-member-connecting face of the end plate, to which the end face of the H-shaped steel beam is connected, is provided with recessed grooves along the shape of the welded portion of the end face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2008
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventor: Tomohiro Numajiri
  • Publication number: 20110047903
    Abstract: The present invention provides a solar cell module securing structure capable of securing solar cell modules without any trouble even when there is a change in temperature or the like, and also provides frames and securing members for the solar cell modules. A contact portion (12e) of each of the first frames (12) of solar cell modules (10) engaged on the opposite side of a shaft portion (22) of each securing member (20) securing a solar cell module (10) to a supporting member (2) from securing units (21a) can be fastened to the shaft portion (22) with engaging screws (4) through a void (24b) from the side of the securing units (21a). The contact portion (12e) of each of the first frames (12) engaged on the side of the securing units (21a) are brought into contact with the outer end portion (24a) of each inner protrusion (24), to restrict impaction of the first frames (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2009
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: Yanegijutsukenyujo Co., LTD.
    Inventor: Shuichi Kobayashi
  • Publication number: 20110041451
    Abstract: A roofing support system includes a spacer bracket having a lower edge adapted to pierce through a layer of insulation to abut in direct contact with a purlin, a fastener that fastens the spacer bracket to the purlin, and an upper portion adapted to support a beam above the insulation layer and in spaced relationship to the purlin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: VILNO GROUP PTY LTD
    Inventors: MICHAEL LUTKAJTIS, RIKARD HENRIK LUTKAJTIS