Abstract: The present disclosure describes an anchor device for receiving and securing a shaft thereto. The device includes an outer housing within which a jaw assembly is secured. The outer housing of the device may in turn be secured to or within a support structure such as a building component. Jaw components of the jaw assembly may be threaded. Furthermore, the jaw assembly has at least two configurations. In a first configuration, at least one jaw component is positioned away from a central shaft axis against the biasing force of a biasing member. A removable or reconfigurable holding member or stop member selectively secures the at least one jaw component in this position. A second configuration is the result of the holding member being reconfigured by the inserted shaft. The shaft triggers movement of the at least one jaw component toward the central shaft axis and into contact with the shaft.

Abstract: A plug device may be for a swimming pool fence system that includes spaced apart vertical fence posts to be inserted into corresponding fence post openings in a pool deck, and a fencing material coupled between adjacent spaced apart vertical fence posts. The plug device may include a cylindrical body having opposing first and second ends. The first end may be adjacent a distal end of a respective fence post opening in the pool deck upon insertion therein. The plug device may include a magnet carried by the second end of the cylindrical body. The plug device may also include a cylindrical pool deck cap carried by the magnet. The cylindrical pool deck cap may be adjacent a proximal end of the respective fence post opening in the pool deck upon insertion therein.

Abstract: A clip for facilitating installation of foam insulation boards in a building structure. The clip comprises a body, a spacer and a foot for holding the insulation board, and a connection region for attachment of the clip to a building structural member. The clip is designed to ensure proper ventilation and greatly easy the proper installation of rigid foam insulation.

Abstract: Exterior wall systems, cladding for same and components of such systems, including an adjustable clip for use in mounting cladding and a thermal block comprising a silica aerogel material.

Abstract: A building anchor system includes a pair of elongate anchor rods (1,2), an anchor rod coupling joint (3) for joining the anchor rods end-on-end, the anchor rod coupling joint comprising or including a sleeve (4, 5, 6 & 7) for connection to an end of one of the anchor rods (1) a slideable arm (8) receivable in the sleeve for connection to an end of the other anchor rod (2) a closed slot within the arm or sleeve for slideably receiving the free end of a stop member (13) by which movement of the anchor rods along their major axis is possible to the extent allowed by the length of the slot, and frictional adjustment means (6,7) acting between the arm and the sleeve by which they may be joined and by which the force required to move them with respect to each other can be selectively varied. The invention also extends of a method of preventing or inhibiting catastrophic structural failure of a building by installing one or more anchor systems of the type described.

Abstract: A building comprises foundation; a first stud wall; a second stud wall; the second stud wall is disposed above the second first stud wall; a tie rod operably attached to the foundation and extending within the first and second stud walls; a first nut connecting the tie rod to the second stud wall; a first spring urging the first nut and the tie rod upwardly; a second nut connecting the tie rod to one of the first stud wall and the second stud wall, the second nut being disposed below the first nut; a second spring urging the second nut and the tie rod upwardly; the first spring is configured to carry a load at least substantially equal to the weight of a portion of a length of the tie rod disposed between the first nut and the second nut; and the second spring is configured to carry a load disposed below the second nut, the portion extending to where the tie rod is attached to the foundation.

Abstract: A connection between an anchor bolt and an anchor bolt holder that is economically efficient to produce and simple to use. This object is achieved by forming the anchor bolt holder from sheet metal and shaping the anchor bolt holder so that it can be formed on an automated die with a minimum of unused material.

Abstract: A fastener assembly comprises a first cylindrical member disposed within a second cylindrical member. One of the first and second cylindrical members is movable relative to the other in a first direction. The other one of the first and second cylindrical members is locked relative to the one in a second direction opposite to the first direction. A spring is operably attached to the first and second cylindrical members to urge one of the first and second cylindrical members in the first direction. A removable member is operably associated with the first and second cylindrical members to prevent one of the first and second cylindrical members from moving in the first direction prior to removing the removable member. The removable member is configured to be pulled out to allow one of the first and second cylindrical members to move in the first direction.

Abstract: A method of securing a bolt to a concrete structure without the necessity of turning the bolt during the installation process. A first set of hardware is provided for use during the forming and casting phases of creating the concrete structure. The first set of hardware is used to embed a bolt retainer in the finished cast concrete with a passage leading from the bolt retainer to the exterior of the cast concrete. A bolt is then placed in this passage and a portion of the bolt is driven through the bolt retainer to secure it.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to an infinitely adjustable anchoring system for attaching structural members to a support member. The system comprises a continuous, elongated, removable retaining track secured to the outer surface of a support member and configured to receive at least one adjustable connector plate therein. The adjustable connector plates are capable of attaching to structural members having various dimensions and pitches relative to the track. The invention includes a reusable centering bracket assembly used to install a retaining track assembly along an upper portion of a support member.

Abstract: A fastener assembly comprises a first cylindrical member disposed within a second cylindrical member. One of the first and second cylindrical members is movable relative to the other in a first direction. The other one of the first and second cylindrical members is locked relative to the one in a second direction opposite to the first direction. A spring is operably attached to the first and second cylindrical members to urge one of the first and second cylindrical members in the first direction. A removable member is operably associated with the first and second cylindrical members to prevent one of the first and second cylindrical members from moving in the first direction prior to removing the removable member. The removable member is configured to be pulled out to allow one of the first and second cylindrical members to move in the first direction.

Abstract: A connection between an anchor bolt and an anchor bolt holder that is economically efficient to produce and simple to use. This object is achieve by forming the anchor bolt holder from sheet metal and shaping the anchor bolt holder so that it can be formed on an automated die with a minimum of unused material.

Abstract: A wall anchoring system is used to secure a stud wall to a foundation of a building. An anchor has an open bottom for receiving a connector which threadably receives an anchor bolt and an open top that is covered by a removable seal tab, the seal tab having a depth gauge to control the level of anchor bolt insertion. A clip is attached to the anchor and is used to secure the device to a concrete block header prior to foundation pour. Once the foundation is poured, the seal tab is removed, either by being detached along a frangible connection or by being punctured in order to expose the open top of the anchor. A securement bolt is passed through the base plate of the stud wall and is received within the anchor.

Abstract: A double-ended stud with a thin fixed flange and a method for using same. A double-ended stud with a thin fixed flange is used to secure a structural member in place during mounting. A structural member is secured against a mounting member with the flange on the stud in proximity to the structural member with a nut on one end of the stud and tightened into place against a mounting member. The flange holds a structural member in place. The flange is thin enough not to require removal of the double-ended stud during completion of the remainder of the mounting process using other structural members and standard nuts and bolts. The precise thickness of the flange varies from application to application depending on the type of nut and bolt required for that particular mounting process, as well as the orientation of the structural member to the mounting member and expected forces applied to the flange during the mounting process.

Abstract: The flexible or expandable link for a heavy duty truck has an elongated U-shaped roll formed channel of a selected length made from a high strength metal and a pair of end brackets, each made from a sheet metal stamping of a lower strength metal, welded to the ends of the channel, with each end bracket having a pair of laterally spaced apart side walls having aligned openings in the side walls for receiving mounting pins or bushings.

Abstract: A device for anchorage to a grating floor. The device includes a lower element the cross-section of which is larger than the width of the openings in the grating in one direction and is narrower in the other direction so that it can pass through the grating after pivoting through 90°, the lower element housing a nut in its lower face and having, on two of its lateral faces, respective housings with toothed regions on their respective upper portions, the toothed regions being complementary with an upper element of a width larger than the openings in the grating and having two legs of a width smaller than the openings in the grating, the legs having respective lower studs which can be introduced into the housings of the lower element, allowing the lower element to pivot, and respective teeth on the inner faces of the said legs for meshing with the teeth adjacent the housings for the studs in the lower element.

Abstract: A spacer clip for securing side-by-side joists and a method for using such clips is provided. The spacer clip, constructed from sheet metal or a rigid composite includes a bridging section and a pair of legs that extend transversely to the bridging section. A draw bar is provided along the legs at positions remote from the bridging section. The draw bar is movable to vary the pressure applied by the legs to confronting sections of joists. The draw bar can be locked in a pressure-applying orientation with respect to each of the legs. In this manner, the joists are spaced by the bridging section at one end of their height and the draw bar pressurably spaces them at an opposing end of their height.

Abstract: A structure wall includes first and second cooperating building panels. The first building panel includes first and second skins forming respective first and second opposed panel faces and a first foam filled core between the first and second skins. A portion of the foam filled core defines a groove that extends substantially continuously across the first building panel. A slotted rail extends substantially continuously across this groove. The second building panel includes third and fourth skins forming third and fourth opposed panel faces. A second foam filled core is provided between the third and fourth skins. The second foam filled core has at least one latch which may be extended from the panel to selectively engage the slotted rail at substantially any position along the rail. In this way, it is possible to provide substantially infinite adjustability of the position of the second building panel relative to the first building panel while also providing a secure and reliable connection therebetween.

Abstract: An improved anchor socket and jig assembly for holding implements in concrete is provided which facilitates assembly of the socket element on the base member of the jig assembly and which affords substantially expanded adaptability of the jig for varied size implements and avoids the need for bolts or other extraneous means to secure the socket member to the rail member.The improved jig assembly comprises a longitudinal base member preferably of substantially rigid plastic composition which is provided with locator openings which fit one of the feet of the socket member and, cooperating therewith, a mating turn slot. Both the openings and the turn slots are formed to accommodate the feet of the socket member. The assembly of the socket in the base member in a secure position is readily effected by positioning the socket member between the rails of the base member and locking the two by a manual quarter turn rotation of the socket member in the base member.

Abstract: A disappearing anchor for mounting in a wooden surface, for example, a deck surrounding a swimming pool, is provided. In accordance with the invention, a collar member comprising an axial sleeve defining a central aperture and a radially extending flange is provided. The aperture accommodates the upper end of the cylindrical housing of the anchor device, and is mounted, for example by press-fitting, so that the upper surface of the radially extending flange is flush with the upper surface of the cylindrical housing. The anchor and fixed collar are then placed in the wooden deck which is counterbored so that the top surface of the radially extending flange is flush with the wooden deck.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved combination of a hollow member and a backing member to be inserted therein. Another member such as a hinge is secured to the hollow member by machine screws which extend through the hinge and the wall of the hollow member and are tightened in threaded holes in the backing member. The hollow member is provided with an inwardly extending pawl and the backing member is adapted to be placed in a desired position in the hollow member by engagement with the pawl. When a plurality of backing members are to be placed in the hollow member, a plurality of pawls are formed in the hollow member so that they are laterally offset from each other with respect to the longitudinal direction of the hollow member and a void portion is formed in each backing member so that the pawls above the intended pawl do not interfere with the backing member as it is inserted in the hollow member.

Abstract: A socket having a socket body which is accurate in position when in use. The body is provided with an internal blind bore having an open end and a closed end. The blind bore defines or has a portion defined by inner surfaces which converge in a direction toward the open end of the blind bore and diverge toward the closed end. This bore portion is spaced axially from the open end. Within this portion of the bore is disposed a locking element made of at least two segments that have an axial extent less than the length of the above-mentioned portion. The segments have outer side surfaces which are complementary with the converging inner surfaces of the portion of the blind bore. They are each provided with a thread and jointly define a bore of lesser diameter than the open end and accordingly of lesser diameter than an anchor bolt insertable axially into the socket body.

Abstract: A connecting element for concrete or reinforced concrete structural members that are to be cast one after the other has a body (1) having at least one continuous threaded hole (nut 5). The body (1) is designed for releasable fastening to the shuttering for the structural member that is to be cast first of all. In this respect, the half, averted from the shuttering, of the threaded hole serves to receive an end, provided with an external thread, of a reinforcing part (9) that is to be embedded into the structural member that is to be cast first of all, and the other half of the threaded hole serves, after removal of the shuttering, to receive an end, provided with an external thread, of a reinforcing part (11) that is to be embedded into the structural member that is to be cast after that.

Abstract: An attachment for attaching a precast concrete wall panel to a building in a manner which permits vertical movement of that wall panel relative to building structural elements. In one embodiment, the attachment includes inserts embedded in the wall panel near the top and bottom edges of the upright wall panel, a tongue element connecting the top inserts to a building beam, or the like, and a clamp attached to the bottom inserts to connect those inserts to a building foundation. The inserts have slots defined therein in which portions of the tongue and clamp are located to permit the wall panel and building to move vertically with respect to each other.

Abstract: A socket comprises a pair of L shaped sheet metal members which interlock to form a square tube, the walls having surfaces which define at least one pair of bayonet slots, each having an entry limb and a retaining limb. The clothes drier standard has a bayonet pin extending outwardly in a transverse direction, and this can be accommodated diagonally in the square tube during insertion, and subsequently rotated to have its ends register with the entry limbs and be guided by the entry limbs into the retaining limbs of the two slots.

Abstract: A mandrel is provided with a lifting eye at its upper end for coupling to a hoist and diametrically opposite extending lifting lugs at its lower end. A socket member having a diametrically elongated bore passing completely through the socket member is arranged to be secured in the top surface of a weight to be lifted with the top surface of the socket flush with the top surface of the weight. The socket includes a transverse channel on its bottom end extending at right angles to the diametric elongation of the socket bore. The mandrel can be lowered through the bore with the lugs passing through the diametrically opposite elongated portions and thence rotated 90.degree. after the lugs clear the bottom of the socket, the lugs then being received in the transverse channel. Springs serve to bias the mandrel and lugs upwardly relative to the socket to assure proper seating.

Abstract: A thin semi-rigid preformed elongate strip for disposition at the junctions of adjacent drywall wallboards or between sections of a plaster wall to absorb movement within a wall without detrimental effects therefrom, having two outwardly directed opposed flanges arranged for affixation to the wallboard or the lath outer face along adjacent edges, an adjoining central flexible bent portion arranged to be disposed below the general surface plane of the wall between adjacent edges of boards or sections thereof, and adjoined along its lateral edges to the two flanges, and an upwardly extending screed formed in each flange. In the preferred form, a flat strip extends across the central portion on the face of the strip. This may be of different material and more flexible, and may be formed for rapid removal after completion of the wall construction.

Abstract: An anchor for interconnecting two relatively movable components of a structure, comprising two anchoring elements which are hingedly connected with one another through the agency of a connection element serving as a compensation component, the two anchoring elements in the traction direction bearing against fixed stops of the connection element. The anchoring elements are held at the stops by means of a support device. When the anchor is not under load the anchoring elements are aligned coaxially relative to one another by means of an aligning device.

Abstract: Fixation for a plate sheathing to a wall consisting of corner pieces arranged in rows and fixed to the wall by one leg in such a manner that the other legs of the corner pieces lie in a row in the same plane, as also of profile fillets provided with a leg for the adjustable fastening to the protruding leg of the corner pieces wherein each fillet on the other hand forms a face for fixing the covering or sheathing plates, which leg of the corner pieces turned away from the wall is knurled and the leg of the profile fillet is formed with a slot provided with corresponding notches which leg is capable of being fixed to the leg turned away from the corner piece by a blocking screw or -wedge. The leg of the corner piece turned away from the wall is formed with an aperture for receiving a U-shaped locking element the legs of which grasp around the leg of the profile fillet whereas a locking screw is disposed in one of the legs of the locking element.