Anchor, Bond, Etc. Patents (Class 52/745.21)
  • Publication number: 20140157705
    Abstract: An apparatus for a stay-in-place form assembly comprises a plurality of elongated panels connectable to one another in edge-to-edge relationship. The plurality of panels comprise first and second panels connectable to one another at a connection between a generally male connector component of the first panel and a generally female connector component of the second panel. The generally female connector component comprises a female engagement portion which defines a principal receptacle and the generally male connector component comprises a male engagement portion which is received in the principal receptacle to form the connection. The generally female connector component comprises a first abutment portion and the generally male connector component comprises a second abutment portion which abuts against the first abutment portion to form the connection. The first and second abutment portions are located outside of the principal receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: CFS Concrete Forming Systerm Inc
    Inventors: George David RICHARDSON, Semion KRIVULIN
  • Publication number: 20140157721
    Abstract: The invention relates to a set of panels, preferably of floor panels, consisting of a first panel and at least a second panel with, in each case, a top side and an underside, wherein the first panel comprises at an edge a first retaining profile with a hook directed towards the top side, the second panel comprises at an edge a second retaining profile with a hook directed towards the underside, the first retaining profile and the second retaining profile can be connected by a relative movement directed perpendicular to a plane of laying, and wherein a separate clip is provided, which comprises a clip head, a clip body and a clip base. Moreover, the invention relates to a method for inserting the clip into a retaining profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: PERGO (EUROPE) AB
    Inventor: Nils-Erik ENGSTROM
  • Publication number: 20140150359
    Abstract: The invention describes a tower-shaped supporting structure (1), at least portions of which are hollow, with a plurality of interconnected prestressed concrete elements (2, 4), each of the prestressed elements (2) having a plurality of elongate prestressing means (10), more particularly wires or stranded cables, the majority of which are guided into an adjacent prestressed concrete element (4) and anchored there under tensile stress, characterised in that the prestressing means (10) have at least at one end a form-fitting means and the prestressing means (10) in the adjacent prestressed element (4) are anchored via at least one end anchoring element (12), which is connected to the prestressing means (10) via the form-fitting means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Inventor: Rolf J. Werner
  • Publication number: 20140144098
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for pivotally coupling a joist to a fixed structure are described. In one embodiment, a support hanger assembly comprises a joist bracket for fastening to the joist, a support bracket comprising a support bracket base configured to be mounted to the fixed structure and at least one flange extending from the support bracket base for coupling to the joist bracket, and a connecting member for pivotally coupling the joist bracket and the support bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2012
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Inventors: Jerome Charles Nicholls, Kenneth James O'Malley
  • Patent number: 8733718
    Abstract: A mounting adapter for attaching an object to a flat surface includes an anchor plate having a plurality of first apertures extending therethrough. Each first aperture is configured to receive a first elongated fastener having a length sufficient to fasten to a support structure located beneath the surface for attaching the anchor plate thereto. A plurality of threaded apertures is formed in the anchor plate. A cover plate is positioned over the anchor plate and has a plurality of third apertures that align with the plurality of threaded apertures in the anchor plate. A threaded fastener extends through each third aperture and is threadedly engaged with the second threaded apertures of the anchor plate for securely attaching the cover plate to the anchor plate. One or more fourth apertures are formed in the cover plate and configured to receive a third fastener for attaching the object to the mounting adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Inventor: Peter A. Corsi
  • Publication number: 20140137509
    Abstract: A fastener installation tool including a guide that guides a fastener into a side of a work piece at an angle, while optionally restraining the fastener from wobbling due to rotation, even upon initial entry into the work piece. The guide can define an angled bore including a fastener entrance opening and a fastener exit opening which is adapted to be positioned immediately adjacent the work piece. The guide can include a material ejection port between the openings, through which material bored from the work piece can be evacuated from the angled bore to prevent binding of the material with the fastener. The tool can include a clamp assembly that clamps opposing sides of the work piece to precisely align and steadily hold the angled bore as a fastener is being installed in a side surface. Related methods of using the tool to install fasteners also are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2014
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: NATIONAL NAIL CORP.
    Inventor: Roger A. Vandenberg
  • Publication number: 20140137501
    Abstract: A panel includes a core and a layer of adhesive on top of a core of the panel. A release liner covers the layer of adhesive. The release liner includes segments configured so that any of the segments can be selectively individually removed, exposing corresponding sections of the layer of adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Inventors: Brian K. Trebor-MacConnell, James D. Ablan, Mark J. Libardoni
  • Publication number: 20140137488
    Abstract: An engine enclosure includes a frame, multiple roof panels, and multiple retainer assemblies. The roof panels are disposed on the frame and include one or more threaded receptacles. The retainer assemblies are configured to releasably secure the roof panels to the frame. The retainer assemblies include a clamp, and a threaded fastener. The clamp includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is disposed adjacent to the frame. The second portion is substantially offset from the first portion and includes an aperture. The threaded fastener is disposed within the aperture and releasably fastened to the threaded receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2012
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: Solar Turbines Incorporated
    Inventors: Aaron Soucy, Terry Forrest, Brett Thomas, Richard Boister
  • Publication number: 20140130443
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mounting device (1) for mounting covering elements (7), such as baseboards, door jamb casings or panels, onto a building surface, said device (1) having a rear side portion (11) configured for being mountable to said building surface, and including a bistable snap catch (2, 3) having a peripheral edge (3?), the bistable snap catch (2, 3) being adapted for assuming a natural first configuration wherein said peripheral edge (3?) is closer to said rear side portion (11) and a natural second configuration wherein said peripheral edge (3?) is farther away from said rear side portion (11). The invention relates also to a building kit comprising said mounting device (1) and a building surface covering element (7), such as a wooden base-board, door jamb casing or panel, and to a method for mounting this building kit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: IDEBANK THY HOLDING APS
    Inventor: Hans Brusgärd Kloster
  • Publication number: 20140124466
    Abstract: A method and system of securing an object on a wall is disclosed. The method and system allows for easily hanging a plurality of different sized items, at a specific height. The method and system utilizes a wall mounted hanger that comprises a base with a pin extending outwardly and downwardly from the back, and a shelf or other object secured to the front. Further, the orthogonal distance from the base to the shelf determines the positions of the pin, and a user inserts the pins in the base based on this measured distance. Then, the user fully inserts the pins into the wall such that the base is flush against the wall. As downward force and force against the wall is increased, the base is forced more tightly against the wall, thereby negating any potential failure of the base attachment to the wall and also negating any wall damage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Inventor: Paul Richmond
  • Patent number: 8713894
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for barrier cable anchorage in a concrete formwork such that individual anchors are positioned relative to each other and to the formwork. A galvanized plate is provided with series of holes spaced from a reference point at the plate edge, and a registered assembly of individual anchors are provided in the holes. Female threaded plate caps are secured within the holes for frontal engagement, and a PSR stud is secured to each plate cap on the back side. The assembly is frontally set against the formwork with the reference point spaced from an external datum. The formwork is cured and barrier cables are affixed to the plate caps through the plate by threaded engagement with a barrel anchor and wedge. After tensioning, each cable is anchored to the formwork in desired relative proximity to one another and to the external datum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Inventors: Kyle Viereck, Russell L. Price
  • Patent number: 8713893
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method with which cabling can be arranged invisibly in an indoor space in rapid and simple manner. This method comprises the steps of placing a non-load-bearing partition wall which has a cavity and which is provided on its underside with a recess which extends over the whole length thereof and which is at least partially open on its upper side and communicates with the cavity, and placing the laid cabling laterally into the recess. The method further comprises of arranging at least one take-off point in the partition wall, leading a take-off cable from the take-off point through the cavity in the partition wall to the recess, and connecting the take-off cable to the cabling in the recess. In the case of walls provided with studs or other connecting elements, these can, at the position of the recess, be replaced by or strengthened with strengthening elements leaving the recess at least partially clear. Different embodiments of these strengthening elements can be applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Infill Systems B.V.
    Inventor: Age Van Randen
  • Patent number: 8707657
    Abstract: The present invention relates to both a proceeding and means for, in connection with hole making in a wall (1), for the mounting of items on the moisture-proof walls (1) of a wet area by means of an expandable mounting element (2), providing sealing of the hole. According to the invention, in addition to an expansion (I) of the mounting element (2) behind said wall (1), there is also provided an internal expansion (II) of the mounting element (2) in the receiving hole (3) of the mounting element (2) in question in the wall (1). There is furthermore provided a liquid-proof cover (III) around the entire mounting element (2) in question introduced and expanding in said receiving hole (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Aktiebolaget Hicet
    Inventors: Magnus Axelsson, Martin Hiller
  • Publication number: 20140102040
    Abstract: A wall anchor assembly and method of installing such to a wall assembly, ceiling assembly, door, or other surface. The wall anchor assembly generally includes a thin line anchor which includes a drill guide, a threaded receiver, and a pair of cord holes. A flexible cord is threaded through the cord holes and can be used to position the anchor on the interior face of a wall assembly once a hole is drilled using the drill guide located on the anchor and the anchor has been inserted through the drilled hole. The anchor may be made from cutting a flat bar or stamping, milling, extruding, or molding the anchor from steel, aluminum, or plastic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Inventors: Dale J. Crook, Lynn R. Bean
  • Patent number: 8695308
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for mounting facade elements (12, 12b-c) on a multi-story building by means of a profile system comprising a first type of vertical profile (1a-d) having a slot extending along the longitudinal axis of the profile, and an inner part of the slot being designed to receive an edge of a first facade element and an outer part of the slot being designed to receive and support a second type of vertical profile, provided with a groove extending along the longitudinal axis of the profile and designed to receive and support an edge of a second facade element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Brunkeberg Systems AB
    Inventors: Jon Henrik Falk, David Fredrik Augustinson
  • Publication number: 20140096474
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to a method for integrating a solar power unit that generates a power signal, into a building structure. The method comprises the steps of attaching a frame of the solar power unit to the building block, installing the solar panel on the attached frame, and securing the solar panel to the attached frame with the front cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Inventor: ALEXANDER FRIEMARK KELLER
  • Publication number: 20140096457
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a combination roof top solar installation tool, and more particularly, to a tool for measuring, securing, and supporting solar installation equipment to allow for quick, safe, consistent, and efficient installations. The tool may include a first housing, a second housing, and third housing that fit telescopically together and are secured through a clip locking mechanism that extends the housings when released via a clip and roller system. The tool has ruling etched along the top of the housings, a level, and also has a series of ratchet heads for tightening and loosening tools on a roof. The invention may include a series of seam clamp holes along the surface of the housings, which receive a seam clamp. The invention may also have an elongating device secured onto one of the housings, which is used for measuring distances beyond the length of the installation tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Inventor: Rodolfo Lozano, IV
  • Patent number: 8689491
    Abstract: A low cost method and device for diverting water away from a flat roof's low spots, thus preventing it from puddling there during a rainstorm. Such puddles, if allowed to stand, can damage a roof deck structurally. The device includes a flexible membrane, an air valve mounted thereon, and mechanical fasteners for attaching the membrane along its periphery, to both the roof deck and its existing covering. Ideally, the membrane can be heat welded, taped or glued to the roof covering and joined thereto to form an airtight seal, thus simplifying construction of inflatable barriers for the roof's low spots. For each such barrier, a membrane, sized and shaped to cover at least one low spot, substantially overlaps the latter's edges and defines, in combination with the roof covering, an air pocket which, when inflated via the air valve, causes the membrane to protrude upwardly, effectively elevating the covered spot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Inventor: Henry Lee Hamlin, III
  • Patent number: 8683751
    Abstract: A roof attachment assembly to be mounted on a roof substrate. The assembly comprises a plate having a substantially frustoconical protrusion, the plate defining a first surface and a second surface and including an aperture. The assembly further comprises a first membrane positioned adjacent to the first surface of the plate, a second membrane positioned adjacent to the second surface of the plate, a bracket positioned proximate the second membrane and the second surface of the plate, the bracket operable to support one or more roof-mounted fixtures, and a fastener extending through the bracket, the membranes, and the plate, the fastener operable to couple the bracket, the membranes and the plate. The assembly also comprises a second fastener that substantially mates with the bracket, wherein at least one of the fastener, the plate, the first membrane, and the second fastener includes at least one pre-determined breaking point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Vermont Slate & Copper Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian Cecil Stearns
  • Publication number: 20140083048
    Abstract: The various embodiments herein provide a prefabricated mineral composite panel and a method for producing the prefabricated mineral composite panel for constructing the internal walls and the lateral walls in a building. The method comprising the steps of: preparing and assembling a cast, fixing a mesh in the cast, pouring a prefabricated mineral composite into the cast, smoothening and flattening a top surface of the cast, disassembling the cast to withdraw a semi-dried prefabricated mineral composite panel, placing the semi-dried prefabricated mineral composite panel in a drying room for drying the prefabricated mineral composite, removing the dried prefabricated mineral composite panel from the drying room and packaging the prefabricated mineral composite panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Inventors: Dawood Karimi Aqdam, Behzad Aqa Mohammadi
  • Publication number: 20140083028
    Abstract: There is provided an improved roof solar panel, embodying an array of photovoltaic cells mounted on conventional modular roof sheathing, that can be readily and easily installed onto a conventional sloped roof and integrated into conventional roof shingles. Such panel includes a shingle mounting surface on a perimeter area of the sheathing, a flash strip mounted inside such shingle mounting surface and, when installed on the roof, a retainer trim for securing shingles mounted on said shingle mounting surface, while mounting to the flash strip and sealing to a perimeter of a rigid transparent protective sheet over the array. The retainer trim also serves to provide means for securing the panel onto roof trusses. Integration with the conventional roof shingling provides, inter alia, an attractive low profile with improved water shedding and wind resistance properties. There is also an intermediate roof solar panel, for installation on a roof so as to provide the aforementioned improved roof solar panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Inventor: Robert Richardson
  • Publication number: 20140083042
    Abstract: In a junction structure between structures formed by connecting a hollow rectangular beam having a rectangular cross section between a first column and a first? column, the beam has a first beam, a second beam, and a first? beam from the first column toward the first? column. Three surfaces other than an upper surface of the first beam and three surfaces other than an upper surface of the second beam are sandwiched between plates from inner and outer sides and joined together with bolts, and the upper surfaces are joined to each other by welding contact portions of an upper portion of the first beam and an upper portion of the second beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: BEST NATURE CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Shigeru HIRAGAKI
  • Publication number: 20140075875
    Abstract: A building structure including a first building member and a second building member may be connected by a plurality of fasteners, each fastener having a head, a threaded portion having a through hardness of between HRB 70 and HRC 40, a thread-forming portion of at least HRC 50 hardness enabling the fastener to form threads in at least the second steel building member, and a fluted lead portion of at least HRC 50 hardness with a nominal diameter between 70 and 95% of major diameter, such that the fastener is capable of providing a ratio of strip torque to thread-forming torque of at least 2.7 and a ratio of strip torque to drive torque greater than 6.0 when the second steel building member having a thickness of 0.25 inch and the fluted lead portion having at least one diameter within nominal diameter between 80 and 98% of major diameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicants: ASIA FASTENING (US), INC., NUCOR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Lionel E. DAYTON, Richard W. LUKES
  • Publication number: 20140069050
    Abstract: Panels usable for construction of a surface, to provide the surface with a desired appearance, durability, water, air, and fire resistance, dimensions, and weight include a layer of substrate material having first and second sides. Finish elements are positioned on the first side, while a backing material is positioned on the second side, such that the substrate bonds the finish elements to the backing material. Particulate material can also be included, such as within spaces between finish elements. Manufacture of such panels can include use of a vacuum system that acquires finish elements in a selected orientation, acquires particulate material into spaces unoccupied by finish elements, then deposits the arranged finish elements and particulate material into a mold for subsequent manufacturing steps. Use of lightweight, durable materials, such as magnesium oxide, can enable panels having a reduced thickness and weight to be manufactured, without sacrificing durability or longevity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Inventor: Joel W. Bolin
  • Publication number: 20140069028
    Abstract: A gutter debris preclusion device for use with a gutter having a support structure being substantially rigid; a screen having a plurality of apertures and being disposed on the support structure; and, a fastener member disposed on the support structure and having a barrier member and a protective film removably attached to the barrier member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2012
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Inventor: Robert C. LENNEY
  • Publication number: 20140069041
    Abstract: An L-shaped adapter that secures a single cross beam to a main beam, in a suspended ceiling. The adapter is applied to a prior art connection designed to connect opposing cross beams to each other and to a main beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2012
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Inventors: Brett W. Sareyka, Joshua L. Neal
  • Patent number: 8667765
    Abstract: Applicant has disclosed a method and device (i.e., support tool) for installing sheathing (e.g., drywall or plasterboard). This tool enables a single person to easily attach the sheathing (e.g., by nails or screws) to an underlying structure (e.g., a wall stud, joist or rafter). In the preferred “device” embodiment, Applicant's tool is generally J-shaped with four tapered spikes (“teeth”) on its backside. The spikes are equally spaced from one another. By hammering the tool, its spikes can be driven into the underlying structure. No separate nail or screw is needed to hold the tool in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Inventor: Jennifer M. McCarthy
  • Publication number: 20140059972
    Abstract: A spacer for retaining a cladding element on a building element in a spaced apart relationship has a constant cross-section in its longitudinal direction. The spacer is an at least substantially hollow structure having at least one external wall enclosing an interior space. At least one fastener insertion path extends through the interior space. The fastener insertion path is capable of holding a fastener disposed therein prior to mounting the spacer and cladding element on the building element. The spacer preferably comprises planar surfaces on opposite sides thereof that are configured to abut the cladding element and the building element, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Technoform Holding GmbH
    Inventors: Dirk Moses, Sebastian Ossadnik, Thomas Orth, Viktor Maranditsch, Ferdinand Bebber, Thorsten Poehlmann, Björn Hubrich
  • Publication number: 20140053475
    Abstract: A lifting apparatus to be embedded within a precast concrete panel or slab to enable the panel to be lifted, positioned atop a road bed, and elevated above the road bed. A lifting apparatus is located at each corner of the panel. Each lifting apparatus has a threaded sleeve extending through the panel to receive a removable threaded lifting bolt by which to establish a lifting point at which a lifting force is applied to lift and position the panel. When the threaded lifting bolt is rotated completely through the threaded sleeve, a pushing force is applied against a base plate, whereby to elevate the panel above the road bed as is necessary to make the panel level with adjacent panels during the construction or repair of a roadway. Grout is pumped through the panel to fill the space between the panel and the road bed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2012
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Inventor: Baltazar Siqueiros
  • Patent number: 8656681
    Abstract: A pair of relatively spaced apart frame-engaging plates are provided on the anchoring end of the bracket. An elongated body extends downwardly from the anchoring end and spans a gap between the roof frame member to which the anchoring end is attached and the exterior brick. An elongated opening extends between panel facing edge portions of the elongated body and into an insert receiving recess. A frieze panel adapted to cover the gap between the roof frame member and the brick is mounted on the bracket by nailing it to a wooden insert mounted in the recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Inventor: Anthony M. Iannelli
  • Patent number: 8656675
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a composite foam material that is alkaline and heat resistance. The composite foam material comprises a foam layer that having a film layer attached thereto and in which at least one of the film or foam layers includes a carbon free radical scavenger agent that is dispersed therein. The carbon free radical scavengers neutralize free radicals that are generated in the polymeric material (e.g., film or foam layer) and help prevent the degradation of the foam composite material. In particular, foam composite materials in accordance with the present invention can be used in underlayment applications in which exposure to heat can degrade the underlayment. As a result, the durability and useful life of the composite sheet material can be extended. In some embodiments of the present invention provides a floor underlayment material that overcomes many of the problems discussed above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Sealed Air Corporation (US)
    Inventors: Shau-Tarng Lee, Claes Hermansson, Brent Sholl
  • Publication number: 20140047791
    Abstract: An interlocking joint system can be used to build emergency shelters. The system provides emergency structures that can be assembled by anyone but still handle heavy weather. The system also provides an armorable air droppable structure for military. Shelters built with the system require no tools or special training and such shelters typically become stronger as more force is applied to the joints. The shelter design laterally redirects how wind load and weight load affects the structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Inventor: Todd Jackson Carnes
  • Publication number: 20140047781
    Abstract: A shelter including a wall unit having walls. Each wall has a top edge, a bottom edge, and opposite side edges extending between the top and bottom edges. Each side edge is joined to a corresponding side edge of an adjacent wall to form a corner of the wall unit. The wall unit includes an access port in at least one wall. The shelter includes an upper rigid shell having a central portion surrounded by a channel for receiving the top edges of walls of the wall unit so the upper shell forms a roof of the shelter. The shelter includes a lower rigid shell having a central portion surrounded by a channel for receiving the bottom edges of walls of the wall unit so the lower shell forms a floor of the shelter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: MJ OUTDOORS, LLC
    Inventor: Todd William Miller
  • Publication number: 20140047792
    Abstract: A building connection between a substantially vertical wall stud and a substantially horizontal bridging member, using a separate and distinct bridging connector that attaches the wall stud to the bridging member. The wall stud is typically one of several sequentially-arranged, cold-formed steel studs in the frame of a building wall. The bridging member is typically a separate cold-formed steel member that interfaces with and spans a plurality of wall studs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Inventors: Larry Randall Daudet, Jin-Jie Lin
  • Publication number: 20140041323
    Abstract: A screen assembly is configured to be removably secured to an architectural opening. The screen assembly includes a screen frame having a screen member coupled thereto. A latch mechanism includes a latch member movable relative to the screen frame from an engaged position to a disengaged position along a given linear axis. The latch assembly rotates about a pivot perpendicular to the linear axis to lock the latch assembly in the disengaged position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: MILGARD MANUFACTURING INCORPORATED
    Inventor: Victor Massey
  • Publication number: 20140041333
    Abstract: A simple, one-piece mechanical tie allows quick and secure connection between rebar, mesh and form. A single piece of tie wire can secure the tie to the mesh and rebar, making the installation process much quicker than conventional processes. Unlike other devices that have multiple pieces where, if one piece is lost, the tie is unusable, the current device is designed as a single piece making installation and use quick and simple.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Inventor: James Larkin
  • Publication number: 20140041324
    Abstract: A window screen assembly comprising a screen frame including a screen lineal and a lip portion, the screen lineal including an aperture and a screen channel, a screen member secured in the screen channel. The assembly also has a slide assembly comprising a shield attached to the screen lineal, mounted into the aperture, a top slide attached to the shield, movable relative to the screen frame from an engaged position to a disengaged position along a given linear axis. The slide comprises a cap, a post attached to the cap, a ramp attached to the post. The shield has at least one shield springs embedded in the shield. The window screen assembly is configured to be removably secured to an architectural member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: MILGARD MANUFACTURING INCORPORATED
    Inventor: MILGARD MANUFACTURING INCORPORATED
  • Patent number: 8646229
    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: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred A. Grunewald, James P. Clark, William T. Morrison
  • Patent number: 8640323
    Abstract: An apparatus for connecting bars includes a clip string, a barrel having a clip receiving cavity, with a terminal clip of the clip string received in the clip receiving cavity. A drive is received in the barrel and extends proximally from the barrel. The drive includes a hammer received in the barrel. The hammer reciprocates longitudinally within the barrel for contacting and expelling the terminal clip from the barrel. A cam guide is connected to the drive. A cam plate having a cam track is pivotally connected to the barrel. The cam guide engages the cam track such that the cam plate pivots back and forth as the drive is moved distally and proximally relative to the barrel. At least one finger is connected to the cam plate such that the finger engages and advances the clip string end of the clip receiving cavity as the cam plate pivots back.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Kodi Klip Corporation
    Inventor: Jon R. Kodi
  • Publication number: 20140020328
    Abstract: A splice sleeve having an elliptical or compound curve cross section for connecting overlapping end portions of reinforcing bars utilized in various types of structures in which steel reinforcing bars are utilized and it is desired to connect the overlapping end portions of the reinforcing bars. The splice sleeve is configured to receive the overlapped end portions of the reinforcing bars and then be filled with hardenable material to resist axial tension and compression exerted on the reinforcing bars. In one embodiment, both ends of the sleeve are provided with an inwardly directed lip to increase the splicing capacity of the sleeve and also to serve as a guide to position the rebars to a minimum of about 3 mm from the inside wall surface of the sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: AE CONNECTOR SOLUTIONS, PTE, LTD.
    Inventor: Alfred A. Yee
  • Publication number: 20140020323
    Abstract: A wall plank includes a body portion, a tongue located along a first edge, a groove located along a second edge, and a decorative film. The decorative film is disposed over the body portion and the tongue. The decorative film is unbroken as the decorative film extends over the body portion and the tongue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: MENARD, INC.
    Inventors: Lawrence W. Menard, James L. Maenner
  • Publication number: 20140020311
    Abstract: A structural framework that includes a column, a beam, a brace beam coupled at an angle to the column and the beam, and a gusset plate to connect the brace beam with the column and the beam. The framework also includes a shear plate with horizontally slotted holes to couple to the column to the beam. The structural framework may also include double framing angles or a flex plate coupled to the gusset plate and to the beam via spacer plates to provide for a semi-rigid connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: SEISMIC STRUCTURAL DESIGN ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Ralph M. RICHARD, James E. Partridge, Clayton J. ALLEN, Rudolph E. RADAU
  • Patent number: 8631629
    Abstract: A mounting system for a roof-mounted structure comprises: a roof having a surface; a shaft having a first end opposing a second end, and including a roof fastening portion at the first end and secured within the roof, an anchor portion for securing the roof-mounted structure at the second end, a drive part and a radially projecting shoulder surface oriented toward the roof fastening portion; and a washer positioned on the surface of the roof and disposed on the shaft such that the shoulder surface urges the washer into watertight sealing contact with the surface of the roof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Inventor: Gregory M. Wiener
  • Patent number: 8627623
    Abstract: A modular foundation system comprising prefabricated foundation sections each comprising stems and bases. In some embodiments, the base of each section is configured to have complimentary ends adapted to selectively engage in a desired configuration. In some embodiments, each base and/or each stem of each section can include coupling openings adapted to receive engagement reinforcing adapted to engage adjacent sections. Each section includes a clamping bracket adapted to selectively couple with an alignment rod adapted to draw adjacent sections together and align said adjacent sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Inventor: Michael Leonard
  • Patent number: 8623158
    Abstract: A system and method to attach an object to a support structure, the system including a fastener having an anti-rotational member, a mounting plate having a raised portion adapted to receive the fastener, and an elastic membrane. The fastener is sandwiched between the mounting plate and the elastic membrane. The raised portion forms a cavity having an inner surface. The inner surface abuts against the surfaces of the fastener, which in turn restricts movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Inventor: Joel A. Stanley
  • Patent number: 8621802
    Abstract: A brick bracket which is installed in a recess provided by removal of brick of a brick veneer in order to be attached to studs of a framework of the building without contacting the bricks. The brick bracket has a front wall which extends outwardly and covers the brick facing and carries carriage bolts to which a ledger can be affixed such that the ledger is able to support an attached structure so that the brick bracket will not apply any force to the bricks of the brick facing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Inventor: Alexis Spyrou
  • Publication number: 20140001133
    Abstract: A rack primarily for storage of snowboards or skis at an elevated position is formed generally as a triangle with an additional upstanding arm for hanging the rack from a rafter, beam, ceiling or other elevated structure. In one form at least one snowboard can be retained on hooked overhangs that extend beyond the base leg of the triangle, with two such racks being used in tandem to hang the snowboards. The rack can be formed of bent and welded metal rod and has a suspension connection such as a tapered screw thread or other connection at the upper end of the arm for attaching the rack to a selected structure, preferably wood.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventor: Mohammad R. Shaghafi
  • Publication number: 20140000208
    Abstract: A method of constructing a building includes fastening a first structural truss panel to a first structural column. A second structural column is fastened vertically to the first structural column. A second structural truss panel is fastened to the second structural column so that the second structural truss panel is vertically above the first structural truss panel, so that a clearance is defined between the first and second structural truss panels, and so that loads on the structural truss panels are transferred from the first and second structural truss panels to the first and second structural columns and then vertically between the first and second columns. Other construction methods, structural panels, and building sections are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: John Louis Vanker, Michael J. Lastowski
  • Publication number: 20130340366
    Abstract: A ratcheting take-up device that compensates for imperfect alignment in a tie rod continuity system in the frame of a building wall. The upper ends of the tie rods are tightly clamped within the take-up device by domed segments inserted in a bowl-shaped housing. The segments are also forced together by a compression member in the housing. The domed shape of the segments and the bowl shape of the housing cooperate so that the segments can rotate in any direction to accommodate tie rods that are not perfectly vertical, without a corresponding loss of strength in the connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventors: Daniel M. Gray, McGurty M. Lisa, Wert David Bryan, Strawn Maxwell Thomas
  • Publication number: 20130340367
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes various brackets and systems for forming tiled transitions between surfaces. One bracket embodiment for forming a tiled transition between a first surface and a second surface forming an inside corner includes a first base portion securable to the first surface, a second base portion securable to the second surface, a receiving slot angled with respect to the first and second surfaces for receiving a tile strip to form the tiled transition, and a channel for receiving a filler material adjacent to the receiving slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventor: Steven L. Harrison