Abstract: A screen combination includes two side beams and an upper beam and a lower beam for securing a panel. The upper and the side beams each includes three flat surfaces intersected with each other. A mortise is formed in each of the flat surfaces. The upper and the side beams each includes two side portions each having a channel for engaging with screws so as to attach accessories to the beams. The upper and the side beams each includes a groove for engaging with the panel. A number of angles are secured to the beams so as to couple the beams together. A number of tenons are engaged with the mortises so as to couple the beams together.

Abstract: A retaining wall for remote environments such as wilderness trails utilizes an "H-beam" post member having first and second elongate, vertical plates joined in a spaced, generally parallel relationship by first and second vertical brace portions, so that the cross-section of the resultant construction yields a central cavity between a pair of open web or channel portions. For installation, a stake member (e.g., a segment of rebar or similar material) is driven into the ground, and the central cavity of the H-beam post is placed over the rebar, so that the rebar engages the central cavity and supports the H-beam post. Additional H-beam posts are installed at spaced intervals along the line of the intended retaining wall. Boards, planks or other elongate, sectional materials are inserted into the open webs between adjacent H-beam posts, and are successively stacked to create a wall. Anchors are installed from the H-beam post into the soil or rock for stability. Finally, a cap can be placed on the boards.

Abstract: A system for fitting panels without physical affixing means, especially for covering walls and installing shelves and suspended equipment. The system includes a rack having a main branch and at least one side branch and one bearing branch. The main branch and side branch define a housing in which an elastic bearing piece is removably connected. The bearing piece has a cross section corresponding to the cross section of the housing. The height of the bearing piece is chosen depending on the desired level of the front face of the panel with respect to the rack in its mounted position.

Abstract: A modular fitting room for retail store use. The fitting room provides side and front panels to define an interior space. A door panel is provided with laterally extending formations which cooperates with studs to prevent viewing of the interior space from outside of that space. Studs for mounting the door panel and for facilitating the assembly of the fitting room are also described.

Abstract: The invention deals with facade structure comprising supporting profiles and glass panes supported by the supporting profiles, the glass panes being fixed to the supporting profiles by a connecting member, wherein the connecting member comprises a connecting profile made from silicone based heat curable rubber, wherein has been embedded at least one metal insert in such a way, that on opposite sides of the connecting profile parts of the metal insert protrude from the connecting profile, the protruding parts of the metal insert being accommodated in recesses provided in the supporting profile.

Abstract: A hollow shaft wall with horizontal studs held between corner posts and an intermediate vertical wall support post, which intermediate post has a central reinforcement channel, the reinforcement channel has a bottom and two side walls, the channel is filled with strips of gypsum board, and the two side walls have metal channels affixed thereto providing oppositely opening grooves for receiving and supporting the ends of said horizontal studs.

Abstract: A self-locking elongated lagging strip having a dovetail-shaped groove running along the length of the strip and in which groove there is mounted a slide fastener having a first, tongue portion of dovetail section slidable in the groove in the strip, and a second portion of generally rectangular shape disposed above the tongue portion and projecting beyond the tongue portion so as to engage a surface of a vertical beam to hold the strip against the beam pending placement of a backfill material.

Abstract: A display board, panel, or wall section comprising a penetrating object permeable panel and a ferromagnetic apertured material, preferably a wire mesh, disposed on a surface of the permeable panel, the apertured material being exposed to view and being adapted to receive magnetic means for securing an item to be displayed on the display panel and further having an aperture size such that the permeable panel is adapted to receive a penetrating object, such as a tack, for securing an item to be displayed on the display panel through an aperture of the apertured material.

Abstract: A clamping device for stiff explosion panels for closing off a safety opening in a holder filled with powder, gas or vapor, where a frame is fastened around the safety opening and several inclined clip strips are provided between the frame and the sides of the explosion panel for pressing the explosion panel onto the frame, wherein the clamping device comprises plural upright connecting blocks, a housing for each connecting block which fits over the associated connecting block to cover the connecting block, two clamping edges in each housing lying opposite one another, the connecting blocks and housings being spaced apart, one of each of the connecting blocks and associated housing being fastened to the perimeter of the explosion panel and the other to the perimeter of the frame, and at least two diverging clip strips in each housing, one end of each strip being supported by the connecting block and the other end pressing on one of the clamping edges of the housing in order to connect the housing to the conne

Abstract: A display board, panel, or wall section comprising a penetrating object permeable panel and a ferromagnetic apertured material, preferably a wire mesh, disposed on a surface of the permeable panel, the apertured material being exposed to view and being adapted to receive magnetic means for securing an item to be displayed on the display panel and further having an aperture size such that the permeable panel is adapted to receive a penetrating object, such as a tack, for securing an item to be displayed on the display panel through an aperture of the apertured material.

Abstract: A window frame assembly is described which mounts a window pane (12, FIG. 2) in an opening (14) of a building wall, which minimizes the number of parts and their complexity. The assembly includes an outside frame (30) which surrounds an axis (34) of the wall opening, the outside frame having a radially outer part (40, FIG. 2) forming a flange that lies against the outside surface of the building wall, an inward arm (44) that extends inwardly against the edge (46) of the wall opening, and a radially inner part (42) that forms a window pane-supporting ledge (45). An inside frame (32) has a radially outer part (50) that lies against the inside surface of the building wall and an outward arm (52) that extends outwardly against a side of the inward arm, with the outer end (54) of the outward arm substantially abutting the window pane (12).

Abstract: A mechanism for securing panels to supporting vertical posts wherein each panel is a profile having at least one lateral inwardly protruding U-shaped channel and an upper and lower channel formed at an upper and lower side of the panel, respectively, includes reinforcing billets which are inserted in guides formed by the lower channels and the upper channels of the two panels, coupled to each other as the two panels to be connected to the supporting post overly each other. Angular members are provided for fixing the panels to the supporting posts. Each angular member has a T-shaped bend portion inserted in the lateral U-shaped channel of the panel in assembly.

Abstract: A clip for mounting a panel which comprises a first clipping member and a second clipping member. The first clipping member is attached to a panel adjacent to an edge of the panel and the second clipping member is secured to a building structure. The first and second clipping members have a male member and a female member for receiving therein the male member thereby slidably to interengage the clipping members to secure the panel to the building structure. The male member has a stepped distal edge so that the male member is snugly received within the female member.

Abstract: An improved front-mount grid display having preassembled display panels with trim strips adhered to the edges of the display panel boards. The trim strips protect the edges of the board, and have lips overlying the perimeters of the front faces of the boards to present a neat and finished appearance. The trim strips are adhered to the board edges by double-sided adhesive tape. The trip strips may have rear flanges overlying the perimeter of the rear faces of the board, and the display panels may include transparent panes. Also disclosed is a grid display construction in which two grid displays are arranged back-to-back with one or more sign panels extending outwardly from the grid displays and having portions entrapped and supported between the grid displays.

Abstract: A window and portal frame assembly for a building which comprises an elongate inner frame section and pane holding frame section with the portal frame and pane frame section slidingly connected to one another by an intermediate window slide mechanism. Both sections have rigid pronged projections and grooved decorative strips having their grooves cooperatively connected over the pronged projections. In both the frame sections the decorative strips act as a more efficient insulating barrier and in the pane holding frame one of the decorative strips forms one of two opposing abutment surfaces for holding the pane in place in the frame.

Abstract: A suspended ceiling system has a plurality of main-tee beams and cross-tee beams assembled to form a grid system. Ceiling panels are installed within grid openings in the grid system. A retaining clip is used to secure the ceiling panels and the cross-tee beams to the main-tee beams. Panel clips can also be used to secure the ceiling panels to the cross-tee beams.

Abstract: The invention offers a suspended ceiling without an exposed framework. Lugs mounted on the back of the panel snap into a downward pointing "C" shaped channel which are mounted to the ceiling joists. This allows for ease of installation, removal for cleaning, and for easily changing the finish of the ceiling while maintaining a very short distance. Pre-spaced mounts for the channels ensure ease of installation with a minimum of work and skill and ensure a close fit of the panels. Optionally, an electrical system can be employed which places an outlet within easy reach of every ceiling panel. Panels equipped with an electrical device including lighting fixtures, fans, speakers, smoke alarms, or home security sensors can thus be easily installed and readily moved as the furnishings of the room change, with seasonal variations, or just to add a bit of variety.Because no external frame is used, the invention also permits the use of non-rectangular panels which allows the user to custom design his ceiling pattern.

Abstract: A pre-formed insulated wall construction unit comprising a support framework utilizing spaced, spanning members mounted between upper and lower cross members to form a wall unit having a series of open compartments with opposed side edges defined by the spaced, spanning members and opposed end edges defined by the upper and lower cross members. The open compartments are occupied by rigid insulation with grooves cut about the insulation's edges. The opposed side edges and the opposed end edges of the compartments have an attached sealing strip with a T shaped cross-section, the head of the T being an attachment flange to secure the strip to a framework member, and the leg of the T being an engagement flange formed with flexible angled fingers to seal in the grooves in the rigid insulation in order to hold the insulation securely within each open compartment and seal the edges of the insulation.

Abstract: A construction panel support member for attachment to a building structure in an end-to-end relationship with a second similar support member. The panel support member includes a back flange attachable to the structure, a bottom flange joined to the back flange at substantially 90 degrees, and a side flange joined to the bottom flange. The bottom flange including a top surface adapted to support a construction panel, and the side flange is substantially parallel with the back flange and extends upwardly from the top surface to a top flange. The top flange is substantially parallel to the top surface and extends from the side flange toward the back flange. The side flange includes a ridge which is substantially parallel to the top surface and extends from the side flange toward the back flange such that a groove is formed between the top surface, the ridge, and the side flange. The groove is adapted to accept a support element engageable with the second support member.

Abstract: A shim is provided to improve the aesthetic appearance of the overlap of adjacent siding panel ends manufactured from metallic or polymeric materials. The shim includes an elongated body having one or more positioning members extending therefrom. The body also includes a member to enable retention of the shim in place. The shim is preferably injection molded into a unitary one-piece construction.

Abstract: A panel and clip construction are disclosed for suspending or for mounting the panel to a conventional T-rail support grid. The panel includes a panel body of a prescribed peripheral configuration. Centering brackets are mountable to the panel grid members about the panel periphery. The centering brackets each include end surfaces for engaging facing edge surfaces of the T-rail. The end surfaces of the centering brackets are positioned on the panel to engage edges of the T-rail and precisely center the panel within a grid opening formed by the T-rails. Clips are selectively provided in the assembly and are spring biased by bracket bases to selectively engage and support the panel from the t-rails. The bracket bases, clips, and centering brackets are selectively assemblable on the panel through openings along top edges thereof. Selectively positioned notches along the top edges serve to locate the end surfaces of the centering brackets and thereby facilitate the centering capabilities of the surfaces.

Abstract: This invention comprises a suspended ceiling grid system having an adjustable compression strut installed between the grid members of the system and the building or construction superstructure which lies in a plane above the suspended ceiling. The adjustable compression strut stabilizes the ceiling system and prevents upward movement of the system such as might occur during a seismic shock or earthquake tremor. The compression strut comprises two co-axial, telescoping cylindrical strut members having a spring clip attached to the inner end of the inner strut member that allows the strut to be extended but not retracted. The compression strut is installed by simply holding it in position between the suspended ceiling grid and the superstructure and then extending the strut members until they are locked in place by the action of the spring clip.

Abstract: A movable wall or partition assembly having panels magnetically secured to studs by novel magnetic clips on the studs engaging magnetic means on the panels, whereby one or more panels may be quickly and easily removed and replaced without disturbing the remaining panels or the entire wall or partition assembly may be disassembled, even by office personel, for movement or storage. A novel magnetic clip for the wall or partition assembly which does not require any special stud configuration for the assembly.

Abstract: A fire retardant window construction for a fire door comprises a trim strip having inner and outer members. The inner member is of a high density incombustible mineral material or ceramic and is nailed in position to securely and uniformly hold the pane of glass in the door opening. The outer trim member is of a fire retardant particle board and has an exposed wood veneer facing throughout. An intumescent caulking compound is applied between an inner portion of the outer trim member and the pane of glass.

Abstract: A movable wall or partition assembly having panels magnetically secured to studs by novel magnetic clips on the studs engaging magnetic means on the panels, whereby one or more panels may be quickly and easily removed and replaced without disturbing the remaining panels or the entire wall or partition assembly may be disassembled, even by office personel, for movement or storage. A novel magnetic clip for the wall or partition assembly which does not require any special stud configuration for the assembly.

Abstract: A panelized enclosure system 20 includes first and second panel structures 30,32 comprised of rafters 22,24 and panels 26, 28. The rafters 22,24 include exterior sides 34, 36 and interior sides 38, 40 joined together with peripheral sides 42, 44. The peripheral sides 42, 44 of two adjacent rafters 22, 24 define a reverse camber. The system 20 includes an interconnection 60 for interconnecting the panel structures 30, 32 and a seal 61 for sealing the panel structures 30, 32 together. The system 20 can be used to enclose an environment and isolate it from an ambient environment. The enclosed isolated environment can be at a pressure which is higher than that of the ambient environment. Accordingly, the panel structures 30, 32 are urged outwardly. As this occurs, the peripheral sides 42, 44 are pivotally urged together.

Abstract: The invention provides for a wear resistant panel of a resiliently deformable material such as polyurethane having protrusions in the vicinity of the peripheral region of the panel by means of which the panel can be removably secured to a support structure, the panel being provided with at least one recess in the peripheral region of the panel into which recess a release tool can be forced to facilitate the removal of the panel from the support structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a suspended ceiling structure for rectangular filter elements (12,13), comprising a framework with outer (1) and inner (2) U-shaped channels which slidingly fit together and are suspended on tie rods (9) in an upper ceiling. The channels are intended to support skirts (14,15) arranged along the edges of the filter elements, said skirts being received in a sealing fluid (16) which forms an airtight seal for the air which is under the filter elements and is intended to flow through the same. The U-shaped channels are provided with grooves (3,4) at their web portions, the grooves being turned outwards and intended to form attachments for the ceiling tie rods and for elements (24) to be suspended from the framework. The ends (5,6) of each outer channel (1) are bent inwards to retain the inner channel (2) between the shanks and to prevent its withdrawal in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction of the channels.

Abstract: An improved back-up wall in building perimeter wall systems that include a porous masonry exterior wall, an interior finished wall and moistureproof to back-up wall separating the two to prevent moisture penetration beyond the exterior wall, is provided by sealing the joints between rigid panels forming the back-up wall with moistureproofing material, building the material up over the seams and reinforcing the seal by embedding a reinforcement strip in the moistureproofing material over the joint. Cost savings and a superior back-up wall can be provided by precoating panels forming the back-up wall with moistureproofing material before installation.

Abstract: A building panel is provided having a channel in its back surface which matingly receives a rigidifying element. A fastener plate secures the panel to a substrate by slidable engagement with the rigidifying element.

Abstract: An improved wall panel clip includes a retainer plate and a hook member extending from the retainer plate for insertion into a slot to retain a wall panel against an upright. The hook forms a notch having a narrow opening and a wider inner width. The surface of the hook adjacent the narrow opening engages a surface of the upright when the hook is positioned in the slots so that a portion of the upright penetrates into the slot. Engagement of the hook with the surface of the upright resists inadvertent movement of the clip relative to the upright to retain the panel in position on the upright. The clip preferably includes a plurality of such hooks projecting from a spacer plate that extends from the retainer plate.

Abstract: A device for removably holding a display plate with a pay-out table or like thereon at the front of a game machine body is disclosed. A transversally disposed lower plate retainer has a longitudinal groove, in which the lower end of the display plate is inserted, and notches extending from the front surface of the lower plate retainer to the groove. Hands can be inserted into the notches to grasp the lower edge of the display plate. A top bent portion of a cover plate is inserted in the groove of the lower plate retainer adjacent to the lower edge of the display plate. The cover plate covers the lower plate retainer and has a portion held urged by part of a front door.

Abstract: A plastic window framing for single or double glazing and single or multiple panes. The frames comprise mullions, glass stops, nailing fins and expansion strips extruded from modified polyolefins that are weather and ultraviolet degradation resistant. The glass stops and expansion strips are co-extruded integral combinations of a hard rigid plastic support and a very flexible sealing portion. Since both the hard rigid portion and the flexible sealing portion of the extrusions are of the same weather and ultraviolet resistant plastic, the plasticizer being the addition for flexibility, the entire framing including the seals can be exposed to the external environment and the mullions can be of relatively simple configuration.The mullions are symmetrical about perpendicular planes longitudinal with the extrusion. The mullions of identical cross-section can be used for vertical and horizontal members of the frame including intermediate mullions between panes.

Abstract: Laterally spaced apart, vertically disposed studs are each provided with a pair of latch-receiving slots disposed laterally and rearwardly of a longitudinally extending, panel-separating rib. A wall panel is disposed between each pair of adjacent studs and is provided with a pair of laterally spaced apart latch members. Each latch member is positioned on the panel to be insertable in and removable from one of the latch-receiving slots on each of the adjacent studs with the wall panel in an elevated position. With the wall panel in a lowered position, the latch members cannot escape through the slots and the panel is held against the studs.

Abstract: The wall construction is prefabricated from self-connectable elements divided each into four compartments by cross-pieces and each comprising a first hollow elements with a square frame forming also cross-pieces and diagonal ribs. The first hollow element has on one side protruding fingers for cooperating with a facing plate formed with holes corresponding to the protruding fingers, the diagonal ribs protruding on other side of the frame and being each formed with at least one notch complementary to that of the similar diagonal ribs carried by a second element made in the same manner as the first element but closed on its side opposite to that form which protrude the diagonal ribs so that said second element forms a facing surface.

Abstract: A composite structure has two composite panels which are bonded together at a joint. The joint is reinforced by composite thread being sewn in a series of stitches through the panels. Sewing the panels while they are in a staged condition allows the structure to be co-cured as assembled.

Abstract: An integrated composite structure 100 that uses fasteners 116 or bonds in shear and stitching 104, 106 in tension to assemble the structure and provide for load transfer from one to the other that is assembled by a process of orienting the various structures while tacky and warming same to accept stitching 104, 106 with the structures so joined being thereafter cured.

Abstract: The invention relates to a frame assembly for making double-glazed doors or windows comprising a metal extrusion having a cross-section, preferably an H-section, providing an open channel having oppositely facing abutments along the internal surfaces of the free edges of the channel side walls, a facing strip extruded of a substantially rigid plastics material of a desired color having a profiled rib along its rear face which fits between and interlocks with the abutments to hold the facing strip bridging the channel side walls. The metal extrusion provides the necessary rigidity to a frame as well as a fixing for hinges or hardware, while the inner and/or outer facing strips provide a thermal break between the inner and outer sides of the frame as well as a substantially permanent and weatherproof decorative finish to the frame.

Abstract: This invention relates to a window with increased resistance to fire, consisting of at least one pane of glass, such as soda glass, mounted in a metal frame in such a way that during a fire the border and edge of the side exposed to the action of heat, or in some cases the borders and edges of both sides, are exposed to the heat.

Abstract: This invention relates to a fire-proof window consisting of at least one glass sheet mounted in a frame and which permits generally uniform heating of the glass sheet when exposed to the effect of heat in a fire thus preventing breakage due to the buildup of stresses. Uniform heating is produced by the inclusion of a listel along the edge of the glass which is moved away from the glass by means of a member disposed between the listel and glass. This member expands in volume under the effect of heat to push the listel away from the glass sheet.

Abstract: Several embodiments of window frame assemblies comprising novel window framing members for supporting a glazing product are described. In one embodiment, a window frame assembly is described comprising a conventional framing member including a novel rotatable rod means for preventing the cutting through of the framing member as by a saw. In another embodiment, a window frame assembly is described comprising a framing member for installing pre-glazed windows with or without a rotatable rod means in the framing member, said member including a separately attachable leg member for attaching the pre-glazed window to a pre-installed sub-framing member. In still other embodiments, window frame assemblies are described comprising novel mullions for joining pairs of pre-glazed windows. The mullions, as described, may optionally include means for the attachment of a partition and the aforementioned rotatable rod means.

Abstract: A modular skylight system comprises a continuous sill for supporting a lower edge of a plurality of panel frames, each pre-assembled and having a lower edge member interlocked on the sill. Each frame includes a pair of upwardly sloping side frame members adapted to be secured and interlocked to those of adjacent members and attached at their lower ends to the lower edge member. All of the frame members include an elongated glazing pocket for receiving an edge portion of a glazing panel and they also provide gutter structure for collecting liquid from the glazing panel and for carrying the liquid down to the sill for discharge therefrom.

Abstract: A modular armor support employs parallel bars affixed to a substrate for porting modular armor panels a predetermined distance from the substrate. In one embodiment, the parallel bars are beams or rails affixed to the substrate and having abutment surfaces for supporting the modular armor panels with their edges in close abutment. The armor modules are affixed by bolts passing through holes in the armor modules and engaging threaded holes in bars extending between the beams or rails. In a further embodiment, the parallel bars are in the form of corrugated straps with lower portions bolted to bosses in the substrate and upper portions adjacent the modular armor panels. The lower and upper portions are connected by angled portions.