Abstract: A substantially integral one-piece interval locator in flat relatively thin elongate material and having two or more interval spaced notches for locating building components on selected interval positions and including hardened punch points locating and holding the centers of structural members with high precision and repetitive accuracy. The structure includes hand grip means and tapered ends.

Abstract: A V-shaped hopper is comprised of a pair of opposing linkages each formed of a lower angularly disposed rectangular plate hinged to an upper angularly disposed rectangular plate to form a hinged corner joint. Each linkage is mounted on a vertical sidewall of a rectangular opening with the bottom of its lower rectangular plate pivotally connected to the bottom thereof and with the top of its upper rectangular plate confined by retaining means thereon to move along the vertical plane thereof. Limiting means is also provided to limit the downward movement of opposing linkages when their hinged corner joints lie adjacent to each other. Upon dropping a plurality of dough balls into the V shaped hopper formed by the upper rectangular plates of the opposing linkages, one settles in the V bottom thereof and the others thereover.

Abstract: A modular seclusion room for confining violent patients wherein the four walls and floor are lined with a padded lining that is abrasion resistant, fire retardant, and shock absorbent. Ventilation and lighting are provided through the ceiling of the room and with access provided by an externally controlled closeable door through one wall. The seclusion room is portable and modular so that it may be quickly assembled within an existing structure in a number of possible sizes and configurations.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for making webs, mats and the like of reed-like plastic straws (H), by which straw chains (K) of parallel, adjacent straws of unequal length are applied like scales on a support sheet (13). To achieve a fully automated manufacturing process, straws (H1) of equal length are first produced and arranged side by side, in parallel, to form a row (R). They are then attached together along their aligned ends and preferably also, along at least one longitudinal line dividing the row of straws widthwise, with adhesive tape (8) extending in the lengthwise direction of the row. Thereafter, if desired, the straw row (R) is cut into partial rows (T) along the longitudinal lines covered by tape.

Abstract: A rectangular shaped pad is mounted on a building in an area adjacent the doorframe to protect the building from damage due to kicking by persons trying to remove devris from their footwear upon entering the building. The pad can be mounted below the doorframe where the doorframe is raised above the entrance to the building or the pad can be mounted on either side of the doorframe where the doorframe is level with the entrance to the building.

Abstract: There is disclosed a simulated thatched roofing which closely approximates the appearance and durability of thatched roofs. The roof structure includes a supporting roof structure formed of a roof frame and a base underlayment and a natural or synthetic fiber outer covering laid thereover which is formed of a base sheet, which can be woven or unwoven fabric, with or without a laminated layer of a synthetic resin, or can be a layer of a natural or synthetic resin in which a plurality of discontinuous loops of a synthetic or natural, raw bast or leaf fiber are embedded. The loops are cut to the ends of the fibers as tufts which are closely spaced across the entire surface of the roof covering, and which simulate the cut ends of reeds used in traditional roof thatching.

Abstract: A device for ground stabilizing in hydraulic engineering comprises a structural steel mat to the bars of which are clipped grass support elements which have an upwardly open trough-shape in which grass-like ribbon elements are held by a further bar fitted into the trough and gripped thereby.

Abstract: A shingle formed from a sheet of thin metal such as aluminum having a narrow border portion and a plurality of strips of various lengths depending from the border. The shingles are attached to a roof by nailing through the border portion such that the strips overlap the border portions of adjacent shingles thereby producing a simulation of a natural thatched roof.

Abstract: There is disclosed a simulated thatched roofing which closely approximates the appearance and durability of thatched roofs. The roof structure includes a supporting roof structure formed of a roof frame and a base underlayment and a natural fiber outer covering laid thereover which is formed of a coextensive sheet of woven fibers with a plurality of discontinuous loops of a natural, raw bast or leaf fiber having the loops cut to expose the ends of the fibers as tufts which are closely spaced across the entire surface of the roof covering.

Abstract: A batten setter for laying batten strips on a surface at a predetermined distance from each other which comprises a first end portion and a second end portion, said first and second end portions being connected together by at least one adjustable frame member so that the distance between said first and second end portions can be varied depending upon the desired distance between adjacent batten strips, each of said end portions including first and second spaced apart, spring-biased, guide frames which are adapted to be held in said spaced apart, spring-biased position by one of said batten strips.

Abstract: An intersection cap for covering the ends of a plurality of pieces of grid celing trim mounted on grid ceiling supports where such supports intersect, usually at right angles, includes a base member, usually cruciform in shape, but sometimes readily convertible to T-shape, for covering the horizontal surfaces of the trim and of any exposed support, wall members extending upwardly from the base member, for covering the sides of the trim and of any exposed support and opposed retainers located at tapered portions of the walls at the ends thereof and beyond the base member which readily, yet firmly, snap fasten onto the trim. Also described is the injection molding of such intersection caps in which the mold parts are moved together in simple linear relative motion to obviate the employment of complex mold part motions to form suitable retainers integral with the walls of the intersection cap.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for constructing a self-supporting, mountable and demountable prefabricated building structure comprised of a flexible integral sheet and a plurality of elongated flexible support members attached thereto, the building having substantial load-bearing capacity independent of cross members or interfering columnar supports, the method including simultaneously drawing inwardly the free ends of the supporting members against the opposite members into a rigid arcuate building structure. The apparatus comprising means for simultaneously drawing the free ends of the support members against the fixed ends, the means being connected at one end to the free ends of the support members and, at the other end, to a wind-up mechanism for effecting the simultaneous drawing in of the free ends.

Abstract: A roofing shingle consisting of an upper layer of composition roofing material, a lower layer of waterproof roofing felt, and an intermediate layer spacing the upper and lower layers apart, all of the layers being firmly bonded together. The intermediate layer may function to provide a dead-air space for purposes of heat insulation, or may consist of tubular members permitting free circulation of air between the upper and lower layers. The composite structure of the shingle gives it a bending strength highly resistant to curling or other damage by high wind, and the lower layer may be extended to underlie adjacent shingles in the same course, so as to provide a waterproof under-layer for the upper layers.

Abstract: A method of building, by means of juxtaposed modular elements a reference wall surface to be connected with and having a relative position and shape predetermined with respect to an initial wall surface, consisting in determining a nominal distance of each element from said initial wall surface; positioning said modular element thereagainst at said distance after interposition of a settable filling product therebetween for filling in the gaps left between said initial wall and said modular elements for locking same in position.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for installing insulation, wherein insulation carried in a roll is held by a carriage which rolls along structural members of a building, the insulation being unrolled and moved downwardly from the carriage to a vertically disposed position at the location of a wall of the building for installation. The carriage is then moved to an adjacent position and another vertical strip of insulation is unrolled and moved to a position parallel to the first strip for installation. Provision is made for tensioning the insulation strips as they are installed to eliminate wrinkling.

Abstract: A reinforcing member for reinforcing the spaced flanges of a frame member utilizes a rigid member adapted to nest between the flanges which includes at least two strap-receiving openings adapted to have a tie-down strap passed around the frame member and into and around the reinforcing member. The reinforcing member prevents collapsing of the frame member when the tie-down strap is tightened.