And Moving Into Position Patents (Class 52/745.2)
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Publication number: 20110083394Abstract: A rapidly deployable structure for remote installation and method of constructing same is disclosed. The structure includes a plurality of vertical support columns topped with guiding structures. Each guiding structure has a narrow top and flares toward a comparatively wider bottom end. The structures have horizontal members including apertures that interface with the guiding structures as the horizontal members are lowered into place.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2009Publication date: April 14, 2011Applicant: INTERNATIONAL TOWERS, INC.Inventor: Douglas J. Gratzer
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Patent number: 7921609Abstract: Room arrangements include at least two superposed prefabricated load-bearing room units. The room units have a ceiling, a floor and at least two walls that are made at least mainly of cellular board. Ships, buildings and methods for constructing a room arrangement are also provided, especially the construction of multi-storey rooms, for example, cabin compartments in ships or block of flats without middle decks or intermediate floors.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2006Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignees: Neapo Oy, STX Finland OyInventor: Tapio Kordelin
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Patent number: 7921620Abstract: A method of affixing a frame around a wall penetration such as a window box before siding panels are affixed to the wall. The frame has front and back faces and inner and outer edges, a primary channel extending along the outer edge, and a flange extending along the outer edge, The steps include: placing the window frame around the window box; affixing the flange to the wall; placing a first panel against the wall and inserting a vertical edge of the first panel into a primary channel of the frame; affixing the first panel to the wall; inserting a vertical edge of a second panel into the primary channel and engaging a longitudinal edge of the second panel with a longitudinal edge of the first panel; affixing the second panel to the wall; and repeating steps until the all sides of the frame engage siding panels.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2010Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Inventor: Daniel J. Cashman
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Patent number: 7913473Abstract: The invention relates to a method for laying and mechanically connecting panels in rows parallel to one another. The method includes forming a super panel comprising a first plurality of panels in a first panel row, to be newly laid, the super panel being formed by connecting together second pairs of locking elements in adjacent panels of the first panel row. The method also includes connecting the super panel to a second plurality of panels in an already laid second panel row by working in sections, beginning at an end of the super panel, by utilizing a torsional flexibility of the super panel to engage the first pair of locking elements. During the connecting, the first plurality of panels do not move relative to each other along the second pair of edges.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2006Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Interglarion LimitedInventor: Leonhard Schitter
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Publication number: 20110049118Abstract: A raceway extends along an edge of roof of a structure and is adapted to house a cable, such as an industry standard ice and snow melt heating cable designed, Listed and approved for the purpose. An open side of the raceway exposes the cable and allows for the insertion, replacement and inspection of the cable per industry practice. A side of the raceway may have a radiused edge providing added resiliency to springably retain and/or removably secure the cable in raceway. In the case of a heating cable, heat is transferred to the surrounding structure, and may be concentrated at the drip edge to maximize ice melt efficiency. Methods of installation of the raceway are applicable to new construction and retrofitting existing structures, including drainage systems, bridge structures and other outdoor enclosures, and may be used with many types of roofing materials including asphalt, wood and metal.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2009Publication date: March 3, 2011Applicant: MARTIN ENGINEERING COMPANYInventor: Malcolm Brent Nark
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Publication number: 20110041415Abstract: A self-contained structure configurable as a shipping container and as a dwelling is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2010Publication date: February 24, 2011Inventor: Joseph Esposito
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Publication number: 20110030309Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide modular grid systems for use with aperture-forming devices. The modular grid system includes a plurality of modular grids, wherein each modular grid includes an outer frame, an outer partial ring coupled to the frame, and at least one inner partial ring coupled to the outer partial ring via at least one securable connection, wherein the outer partial ring and the at least one inner partial ring form arcs of greater than 180 degrees but less than 360 degrees. Each modular grid is coupled to an adjacent modular grid. In some embodiments, the outer frame comprises a removable bar. In some embodiments, the plurality of modular grids are oriented in the same direction. In some embodiments, the modular grid is configured to couple to an aperture-forming device, where the aperture-forming device has a diameter ranging from 2 to 6 inches.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2010Publication date: February 10, 2011Inventors: Bobbie Don Peacock, Bryan N. Wilmoth, Edward G. Green, Thomas W. Windham, JR., Brian Scott Peacock, Thomas Joseph Holak
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Publication number: 20110023383Abstract: A prefabricated concrete building module comprises two pre-cast concrete end panels interconnected and interlinked to a pre-cast bridging panel providing a utility channel at at least one corner thereof, the channel aligning with a reinforcement formation on each side edge of each end panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2009Publication date: February 3, 2011Inventor: Alain Brouillard
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Publication number: 20110023400Abstract: Grid members, namely a runner (10) and wall angle (400) for suspended ceiling grids, are disclosed. Certain embodiments of the runner and the wall angle have two web portions (28, 30) and at least one distinct indent portion (62) to define a space between the web portions. An adhesive (56) may be disposed within one or more of the indent portions (62) to adhere the two web portions (28, 30) to each other. Certain embodiments of the runner or wall angle have flange portions (32, 34) that may have indent portions as well. One or more of these indent portions may contain adhesive. Some embodiments of the runner or wall angle have overturned cap portions on the flange portions, and an adhesive may be placed between the overturned cap portions and upwardly facing surfaces of the flange portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2009Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: USG INTERIORS, INC.Inventors: Graham Keith Field, Thomas Andreas Voigt
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Patent number: 7877954Abstract: The invention contemplates constructing a building by making composite walls in a factory using continuous or batch processing equipment. To make the walls, a Fiber Reinforced Coating (FRC) is prepared and then applied to foam core panels on their faces. Preferably, the panels are precut to the required dimensions before coating with openings for doors and windows. The coated panels are then transported to the site and bonded together to form the building.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2009Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Inventor: Nasser Saebi
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Patent number: 7877956Abstract: Floor element (1), which is mainly in the form of a board with triangular, quadratic, rectangular, rhomboidal or polygonal shape as seen from above. The floor element (1) is provided with edges (2), a lower side (7) and a decorative upper layer (3). The floor elements (1), which are intended to be joined via tongue and groove are on at least two opposite edges (2), preferably on all edges (2) provided with holes (4). The holes (4) extends inwards from the edge (2) mainly parallel to the decorative upper layer (3). The holes (4) are arranged on a predetermined distance from the decorative upper layer (3) and on a predetermined distance from a closest corner between two adjacent edges (2), whereby the holes (4) are intended to receive each one part of a guiding means (6).Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2004Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Pergo AGInventor: Göran Martensson
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Publication number: 20110011027Abstract: Construction elements and methods of using and making them in a structurally strong manner are disclosed. The construction element and the method of making it may be in the form of an elongated beam, a post or other. The element may include a generally tubular open frame formed of a series of conjoined octahedral sections constructed and arranged in a side by side manner joined together by conjoined pairs of tetrahedral sections disposed intermediate the octahedral sections. Each pair of octahedral sections may be constructed and arranged such that they are conjoined together by a common member, also common with the intermediate tetrahedral sections. The method may include forming an upright structure, using at least one large construction element having a plurality of octahedral and tetrahedral sections, and positioning at least one small construction element within an opening within the sections of the large construction element and affixing thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2009Publication date: January 20, 2011Inventor: Bruce E. Camber
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Patent number: 7861485Abstract: A method and apparatus for installing a stanchion on a tile roof includes a tile which has an aperture and a stanchion which fits through the aperture. An existing roof tile is removed and the stanchion is connected to the roof sheathing at the place of removal. The tile is then placed over the stanchion so that the stanchion project through the aperture. In an embodiment of the invention, a sleeve surrounds the aperture and a seal provides a weather proof seal between the stanchion and the sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2007Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Inventors: Stuart H. Wentworth, Claudia H. Wentworth
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Patent number: 7836662Abstract: A service ceiling is provided for carrying supply lines in a room of a building having at least one aisle region, in particular in a laboratory. The service ceiling is provided with an intrinsically rigid support frame composed of profiled members which is fastened in the region of the ceiling of the room. At least one air inlet duct for feeding in fresh air, and lines for feeding in sanitary media are provided. The service ceiling is distinguished in that the support frame extends in a first plane at a distance from the ceiling of the building, and in that the air inlet duct extends above the aisle region essentially flush with the underside of the support frame, in the plane of the support frame, and in that the lines for feeding in the sanitary media extend above the air inlet duct in a second plane.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2008Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: H. Lüdi + Co. AG Gas-und EnergiesystemeInventor: Hansjürg Lüdi
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Patent number: 7836641Abstract: An eaves beam for a glazed roof system includes a base member and an upper member. The base member includes a base plate adapted to rest on a building wall and includes upstanding wall members. The base member can be fastened from the top into the wall with the fastener extended between the two upstanding wall members. In turn, the upper portion of the eaves beam includes downwardly extended legs which are adapted to fit over the base member and are fastened to the base member by screws extended laterally through the legs into the base member. This facilitates installation of the eaves beam and allows the roof to be pre-assembled, taken to the work site and installed.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2007Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: Park Lane Conservatories Ltd.Inventors: Mark A. Back, J. Michael Riley, John E. Welsh
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Publication number: 20100287865Abstract: A prefabricated rain screen wall panel is provided comprising inner and outer concrete panels secured together by shear connectors. Intermediate members provide insulation, a drainage channel and a vapour barrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2010Publication date: November 18, 2010Inventor: Michael Hatzinikolas
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Publication number: 20100287864Abstract: A prefabricated rain screen wall panel is provided comprising inner and outer concrete panels secured together by shear connectors. Intermediate members provide insulation, a drainage channel and a vapour barrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2010Publication date: November 18, 2010Inventor: Michael Hatzinikolas
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Publication number: 20100281820Abstract: Method for establishing a wind turbine (1) on a foundation (7) where at least a part of the wind turbine rotor (4) means is attached to a wind turbine tower (2) by attachment means. Further the method comprises the steps of positioning said wind turbine tower including said at least a part of the wind turbine rotor means on the foundation, elevating a wind turbine nacelle (3) to a use position on said tower, and directly or indirectly connecting said nacelle to said at least a part of the wind turbine rotor means. The invention also relates to transport of a wind turbine tower, and a vessel (10) suitable for transporting a wind turbine tower.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2008Publication date: November 11, 2010Applicant: VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/SInventor: Anders Soe-Jensen
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Publication number: 20100281819Abstract: A wind turbine is formed of a concrete tower which is erected by slip forming. A primary lifting device is erected onto the tower by being lifted together with the slip form and being subsequently transferred onto the tower from the slip form after the tower has been formed. The nacelle, generator, and rotor of the turbine are then lifted onto the tower using the primary lifting device. A secondary lifting device supported on the tower is used to lower the primary lifting device to the ground after the nacelle, generator and rotor are assembled. The height of the tower is therefore not limited by the availability of suitable cranes so that a greater height of tower can be erected to take advantage of winds at greater elevation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2010Publication date: November 11, 2010Inventor: Bradley D. Thompson
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Publication number: 20100275539Abstract: Multi-layered, fire-barriers each sized and shaped for installation into accepting intersection-spaces formed by the spaced-intersection of at least two expansion-joint spaces that occur between two adjacent spaced structural building units, each of said expansion-joint spaces defined by a plane, said plane defined by a set of three non-colinear points with each point defined by a set of x, y, z coordinates from the same coordinate system with no two of said coordinate sets being identical. The fire-barriers are shaped for use in 2-way planar, L-shaped expansion-joint spaces, T-shaped, cross-shaped, V-shaped, and vertical/horizontal L-shaped corner expansion-joint spaces, for example, and may comprise at least one layer of: protective cloth, insulating blanket, intumescent material, and mechanically supporting layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: FIRELINE 520, LLCInventor: Alan Shaw
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Patent number: 7823341Abstract: To form a new structurally suspended slab or to raise an existing slab for a structural foundation, structural supports are placed in the ground. The structural supports are attached to lifting assemblies, which are also installed in the slab. Actuation of the lifting assembly allows the slab to be raised and/or lowered, thereby forming a suspended slab over a void of a desired size. Existing slabs may be repaired using similar techniques.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2006Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: CESlab, Inc.Inventors: Mike Kelly, Tony Childress
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Publication number: 20100269442Abstract: A system for constructing a structure, such as a wall, by assembling a plurality of interlocking panels together, is provided. Each of the panels includes a core made of an insulating material, preferably, an expanded polystyrene (EPS). Importantly, the panels include stiffeners (studs) on the outer surfaces; each spaced, preferably, about 24 inches on center (OC), to form a rigid exoskeleton. Preferably, the studs are made of galvanized steel. Unlike in conventional wood framing, the studs do not extend from the exterior surface to the interior surface. Instead, the studs are each structured as C-shaped supports wherein each stud is inserted into a grove pair cut into the core. Accordingly, conduction across the studs from the exterior to the interior, and vice versa, does not occur because the studs do not extend through the panels. Preferably, each of the panels has a top track and a bottom track, these tracks made from steel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2010Publication date: October 28, 2010Inventor: Jeffrey Black
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Publication number: 20100269429Abstract: A rooftop photovoltaic module mounting system includes a footer and a photovoltaic module mounting framework.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2010Publication date: October 28, 2010Inventors: Michael A. Belikoff, Henry B. Cabuhay, Chris Mahn, Michael J. Monaco, David Pappicco, Mark Zeni
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Publication number: 20100269433Abstract: The invention discloses an insulated buck system for an insulated concrete form ICF) structure having a plurality of extruded channels, a plurality of foam panels; and a plurality of F-connectors wherein the foam panels are inserted within the extruded channels. Pairs of the extruded channels containing foam in between (planks) are coupled to each other by the F-connectors. The structure of the insulated buck system provides and an insulated seal for the window or door installed within the insulated buck system. Additionally mounting plates for mounting items to the insulated buck system are described. A triangular bracing bracket is also disclosed. A kit of parts is described.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2009Publication date: October 28, 2010Inventor: Gregory Westra
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Patent number: 7818939Abstract: This invention describes a snap-lock interlocking joint which locks a pair of mating construction pieces together by the insertion of a specially shaped tongue into a corresponding groove (having a complimentary shape to the tongue). The invention works well with engineered wood composites such as medium density fiberboard and certain other plastic products, namely free foam cellular plastic. The pieces may be joined together in the complete absence of glue or nails. No clamping is required to provide a strong joint.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2007Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Inventors: Irvin Bearinger, Joshua Brubacher
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Publication number: 20100263307Abstract: A method of manufacture of a brick moulding system for window frames and door frames includes providing a frame member which is used to form a frame to accommodate a variety of styles of window or doors in accordance with customer requirements. The frame member has a female brick moulding attachment receptacle. A plurality of brick moulding variations is provided, all of which have a male coupling engageable with the female brick moulding receptacle. An order is received from a customer for a selected style of frame with a selected style of brick moulding. Lengths of the frame member are secured together to form the selected style of frame and in the process of forming the frame the male coupling of the selected style of brick moulding is inserted into the female brick moulding receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2009Publication date: October 21, 2010Applicant: ALL WEATHER WINDOWS LTD.Inventors: Robert Joseph Jean-Marie Gilles, Thuy Vu
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Publication number: 20100252296Abstract: A cover/guide for an electrical/communications box is typically vacuum-formed from a transparent polymeric material and needs no tools for installation or removal. The temporary cover is designed to interference fit within a universal electrical/communications box and can be used to protect wiring and other devices from dust, paint, stucco, etc during construction. The cover/guide also provides an easy method for location under hung drywall. If not made from a transparent material, the cover/guide may define a transparent viewing area for inspection and/or identification of the box's interior components.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2009Publication date: October 7, 2010Inventor: Richard S. Wiggins
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Patent number: 7802408Abstract: A method of connecting a panel (50) to a panel joining member (51) is disclosed. The method includes the steps of forming a recess (16) adjacent to an edge of a panel. The panel (50) is located within a panel joining member (51) the panel (50) being located against a stop member (15) and the recess (16) being aligned with an aperture (18) in the wall (13B) of the joining member (51). A fastener (17) is passed through the aperture (18) and urges the panel towards the outer wall (15) of the joining member (51). A receiver (30) is inserted into the recess (16) to assist engagement of the panel (50) with the fastener (17). The receiver (30) has a shape complementary to that of the recess (16). Opposing walls (13A, 13B) of the joining member (51) are inclined towards one another to improve panel retention. A push or snap-fit join is included to facilitate assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2003Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignee: Quentor LimitedInventor: Anthony Asbury
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Publication number: 20100238670Abstract: An enclosure for use in conjunction with a recessed ceiling fixture is provided which includes a substantially rectangular housing defining a top wall and side walls constructed from a single piece of fire-resistant gypsum wallboard. The housing is fastened to continuous stamped metal support flange depend inwardly from bottom edges of side walls of the housing to facilitate mounting of the housing between spaced apart building joists. The recessed fixture is mounted to the interior of the support flange after installation of the housing between the building joists.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2010Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventor: John P. Moench
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Publication number: 20100229471Abstract: An exterior siding mounting bracket assembly used in conjunction with siding placed over sheathing of an exterior wall has a base member having a mounting flange fastened to the sheathing and a water diversion fitting also fastened to the sheathing and flashed in-part beneath the lower end of the mounting flange. A wall arrangement projects laterally outward from the mounting flange and away from the sheathing. A trim member of the bracket assembly has a partition arrangement that preferably snap fits to the wall arrangement and a trim flange constructed and arranged to substantially cover the water diversion fitting and the cut edges of the siding that cover in-part the mounting flange. Preferably, the water diversion fitting has an elongated drip edge spaced outwardly from the siding to shed water collected from generally cascaded from the mounting flange and outward from the siding.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2010Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicant: TAPCO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventor: David James Bonshor
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Publication number: 20100223864Abstract: A shingle and method is provided, wherein the shingle includes a shingle back having at least one back conductive trace and a shingle front configured to securely include at least one solar cell. The shingle front includes at least one front conductive trace configurable such that when the shingle front includes a solar cell, the solar cell is conductively connected to the at least one front conductive trace in a series fashion. At least one of the back conductive traces is conductively connected to at least one of the front conductive traces. The back conductive traces and the front conductive traces are configured such that when the shingle is associated with a like shingle, the back conductive trace of the like shingle is conductively connected to the at least one front conductive trace of the shingle to be in a series fashion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2009Publication date: September 9, 2010Inventor: Paul Dube
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Publication number: 20100223869Abstract: A method for forming a brick façade positioning assembly includes positioning a plurality of bricks in a specified wall pattern. A film is placed over the bricks, and the film is molded over the bricks to form a custom brick film tray. The custom brick film tray includes brick shaped tray recesses in the specified wall pattern. The plurality of bricks are positioned within the brick shaped tray recesses. Optionally, a liquid setting material is poured on the custom brick film tray and the plurality of bricks to form a brick façade wall. The brick façade wall includes the bricks in the specified wall pattern provided by the custom brick film tray.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2009Publication date: September 9, 2010Inventors: Steven George Smith, Troy Achterkirch, Steven John Thorkelson
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Publication number: 20100218455Abstract: A method is provided for coupling individual fenestration units together and sealing the gaps between them so as to form a sealed compound fenestration unit. The individual fenestration units include mating channels and tabs, or other connectors, that are attached to outside frame surfaces of the individual fenestration units. When the connectors are coupled together, they attach the frames of the individual fenestration units securely together in such a way that gaps are formed between the units along their joined frame surfaces. The gaps are sealed by resilient sealing strips that are configured to be inserted into the gaps, and that are formed with seals that bear against the walls of the gaps to form impervious moisture seals.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2010Publication date: September 2, 2010Inventors: Thomas Tufts, Craig M. Johnson, Corey M. Bishman, Robert J. Geisen
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Publication number: 20100218443Abstract: A building structure comprising a support structure having upper portion extending to adjacent a floor structure above the support structure and adapted to receive stand-off fasteners there along, a plurality of stand-off fasteners each having a lower portion and an upper portion, where the lower portion of the stand-off fasteners comprises a self-drilling end portion and an adjacent thread-forming portion and, when installed into the upper portion of the support structure, at least a portion of the upper portion of each stand-off fastener extends significantly above the upper portion of the support structure, a cementitious wall structure formed above the upper portion of the wall structure with the upper portions of the stand-off fasteners encapsulated in the cementitious wall structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2010Publication date: September 2, 2010Applicant: NUCOR CORPORATIONInventors: Glenn Wayne Studebaker, David Lee Samuelson, Lionel Edward Dayton
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Patent number: 7784231Abstract: According to the invention, a method for constructing a multi-story building is disclosed. The method may include slip forming a building core with support member casings deposited within the building core. The method may include providing support pedestals around the building core to support roof structural members, coupling roof structural members, and lifting the roof structure to a first elevation from a top of the building core. The method may include supporting support members with the support member casings, and supporting the roof structure at the first elevation with the support members. The method may include coupling a plurality of floor structural members on the support pedestals. The method may include lifting the floor structure to a second elevation from the top of the building core. The method may include supporting the floor structure at the second elevation with other support members.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2007Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Thornton-Thermohlen Group CorporationInventor: David E. Termohlen
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Patent number: 7779601Abstract: Floorboards for installation of floors in herringbone pattern are formed with two opposite sides inverted relative to each other. The invention further comprises methods for producing and making floorings comprising such floorboards, as well as fitting pieces and sets of parts for such floorings.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2007Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Valinge Innovation ABInventors: Darko Pervan, Tony Pervan
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Publication number: 20100186321Abstract: The invention provides a flooring system for covering a surface, the system comprising a first portion and a second portion, the first portion being substantially rectangular in cross section and comprising a gripping material, wherein at least one channel is provided in the flooring system and the first portion is located in said channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2010Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicants: FINNFOREST UK LIMITEDInventors: Paul Maw, Wayne Matthews
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Publication number: 20100180540Abstract: A method and system is provided for constructing a multilevel structure using a hybrid top chord bearing floor framing system. The method and system may include a top chord bearing floor truss positioned on a first frame structure. The top chord of the truss may include a load-bearing interface with a top surface and a bottom surface. The truss may be wholly supported by the load-bearing interface of the top chord. The method and system may further include a second frame structure on the top surface of the truss. The first frame structure may be secured to the second frame structure via a fastener that extends through both the second bottom load bearing member and load-bearing interface of the truss into the first top load bearing member of the first frame structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2010Publication date: July 22, 2010Inventor: Mark Shepard
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Publication number: 20100180527Abstract: Provided is a constructive light weight insulation block and construction method thereof, and more particularly, to a constructive light weight insulation block on that finishes interior and exterior walls of a building by adding a finishing material to a block main body including light weight bubbling synthetic resin, thereby reducing material costs, simplifying a block building process. The constructive light weight heat insulation block that is stacked in interior and exterior walls of a building is formed of a bubbling synthetic resin, and comprises a coupling projection formed on the top surface thereof so that a recess is not generated when the constructive light weight heat insulation block is stacked, a coupling groove formed on the bottom surface thereof and corresponding to the coupling projection, and a projection portion and a groove portion formed in the front and rear surfaces thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2008Publication date: July 22, 2010Applicant: HANKOOK STYROPOL CO., LTDInventor: Seong Mo Kim
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Publication number: 20100180531Abstract: A truss chord includes a facing surface with ridges, sides with ridges, and an attachment surface on the side to attach to frame members. The truss chord transfers the weight to the frame member, and the truss chord helps prevent lateral movement relative to the frame member. The truss chord is made of extruded aluminum, and includes a flared section at the interface between the facing surface and the side that forms an arc, and a portion at the end of the side in the shape of an arc. A truss chord system includes top and bottom truss chords connected by square tubing frame members.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2009Publication date: July 22, 2010Inventors: Vernon Eugene Arivett, David Wayne Arivett
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Patent number: 7757445Abstract: A basement wall is provided which includes a precast prestressed hollow core concrete panel. The panel has a plurality of horizontally extending voids and a plurality of horizontally extending tension cables. The panel has a lower portion extending below grade. The panel preferably has a layer of wire mesh positioned between the voids and the inner surface or between the voids and the outer surface. An end cap for the panel is also provided. The panel can have an impressed brick pattern on the above-grade outer surface and the panel can have a window opening, a brick ledge and/or a beam pocket.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2005Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Mack Industries, Inc.Inventors: Lee A. Disterhof, Steve R. Kemp, Gary R. Weigel, Howard J. Mack, Betsy Mack Nespeca, Colin J. Gill
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Patent number: 7753642Abstract: An apparatus associated with a cable robot system is provided. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes: an end-effector platform adapted to be positioned and maneuvered within a three-dimensional (3D) workspace, three vertical support members adapted to be positioned outside the 3D workspace, and three adjustable cables adapted to be routed from each vertical support member and releasably secured to the end-effector platform to apply upward and downward tension to the end-effector platform. The adjustable cables are adapted to be adjustably extended and retracted in a coordinated fashion to maneuver the end-effector platform such that an adjustable portion of each adjustable cable spans from the corresponding vertical support member to the end-effector platform. At least two of the adjustable portions associated with each vertical support member are generally in parallel relation to each other.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2007Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Ohio UniversityInventors: Paul M. Bosscher, Robert L. Williams, II
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Patent number: 7748185Abstract: A grid simulating muntins for a multi-sheet unit includes a plurality of interconnected vertical and horizontal elongated members. The ends of the elongated members are shaped to engage interior surface of a spacer frame to position the grid within the spacer frame. Shaping the ends of the elongated members eliminates the need for muntin clips.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2007Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventor: William B. Davis, II
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Publication number: 20100139206Abstract: A below floor marker used to locate a pre-installed pipe stub below a finished concrete floor includes a coupling adapted for attachment to the pipe stub, and a cap which fits on the coupling to seal the pipe while pouring the concrete. The top wall of the cap lies an inch or so under the finished floor elevation (FFE). The cap has resilient filaments at a center thereof extending through the thin concrete layer to provide a visual indication of the pipe stub location. An electronic marker is retained within the coupling to provide an additional electromagnetic indication of the pipe stub location. The transmission axis of the electronic marker is aligned with the centerline of the cap/conduit/pipe to provide precise location of the stub. The cap may include an upper sidewall having outer annular notches which facilitate cutting the upper sidewall to a height of the FFE.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2008Publication date: June 10, 2010Inventor: Joe T. Minarovic
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Patent number: 7730696Abstract: The invention described herein includes a method embodiment for making a stone wall manufacturing kit. The method embodiment includes providing a plurality of stones having a variety of thicknesses and lengths; sorting the stones based upon length and thickness of each of the stones; preparing an image of the stone wall; marking each stone within the image with an identifier to make a marked stone image; marking each stone of the plurality of stones with an identifier corresponding to the identifier of the stone in the image of the assembled stone wall; and packaging the marked stones and marked stone image to make a stone wall kit.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2005Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Inventor: Scott Reynolds
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Patent number: 7712270Abstract: An improved building panel is presented to make wall surface assemblies on structural building frames. The edge-sealed building panel includes with self-aligning features between adjacent horizontal edges for quick mating and assembly. The building panels have protuberant upper edges mate with grooves on the lower edges for improved sealing and weatherproofing, due to the interlocking shape and the use of compliant seals between the edges. The horizontal mating edge shapes enable pivoting assembly by engaging the building panel obliquely and swinging it onto the wall surface. Vertical mating surfaces with compliant seals are shaped to engage perpendicularly to the wall plane, so that the compliant seals clamp shut without in-plane relative motion, improving seal integrity.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2007Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Inventor: Clément Guevremont
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Publication number: 20100107552Abstract: A concrete footing is laid by a set of forms each with side walls forming an elongate area and transverse connecting elements with at least one lift element mounted for lifting by a fork lift system extending across the side walls. The forms include legs engaged into the ground and adjusted to a required height relative to the ground. After setting of the concrete the elongate frame members are lifted from the concrete using the fork lift system. Connecting members shaped to match the side walls are clamped on an inside surface so as to bridge between the frame members. The set is carried on a transport cradle which includes a pair of side walls on which a lowermost one of the set sits with a pair of transverse sleeves connected across the side walls by which the cradle is lifted by the forks of the fork lift system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2009Publication date: May 6, 2010Inventor: Cory Halischuk
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Publication number: 20100107551Abstract: A system and method of fabricating and assembling of large-sized modules remote from a heavy industrial hydrocarbon processing plant site, and overland transportation thereof to the plant site. The method may rely on a computer-based heavy-haul transportation logistics system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2009Publication date: May 6, 2010Inventors: Allen L. Berry, Kenneth J. Luhan
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Publication number: 20100101178Abstract: A mounting clamp for joining wooden parts to one another and to the foundation is used particularly for joining boards of outdoor balcony and deck covers. A rectangular, preferably square bottom plate is provided, and two vertical webs which are stamped out of the bottom plate in opposite directions in a U-shaped manner and are vertically bent are provided at a short distance next to each other in the center of the bottom plate relative to the width thereof. Each web supports a vertically projecting nail in the center, the nails extending in opposite directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2008Publication date: April 29, 2010Applicant: BRAUN & WURFELE GMBH & CO.Inventor: Ulrich Reif
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Publication number: 20100071300Abstract: Disclosed herein is a three-dimensional cellular light structure formed of continuous wire groups. In the cellular light structure, six orientational helical wire groups are intercrossed each other at 60 degrees or 120 degrees of angles in a three-dimensional space to thereby form a uniform pattern and having a good mechanical property such as strength, rigidity or the like. A method of mass-producing the structure in a cost-effective manner is also disclosed. The three-dimensional cellular light structure has a similar form to the Kagome truss. According to the manufacturing method of the three-dimensional cellular light structure of the present invention, a frame assembly consisting of rectangular frames and connection support bars is used, when the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th-axis helical wires are assembled.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2007Publication date: March 25, 2010Inventors: Ki Ju Kang, Yong Hyun Lee