Abstract: A floor frame includes at least two spaced longitudinal support strips and at least one lateral support strip. Each longitudinal support strip has longitudinal upper and lower portions and a pair of longitudinal side walls. A shoulder is designed on at least one of the pair longitudinal side walls and located between the longitudinal upper and lower portions. Two shoulders of the two longitudinal support strips are opposite to each other. The lateral support strip includes lateral upper and lower portions and a pair of lateral side walls. Two ends of the lateral support strip are placed on the two shoulders of the longitudinal support strips, respectively. A plurality of longitudinal and lateral support strips constitutes a grid-type structure under the distribution of longitudinal and lateral directions to provide the placement and fixation of a plurality of floor panels.

Abstract: Supplemental support structure for a hot aisle/cold aisle forming apparatus having vertical supports and a grid of parallel and perpendicular rows of elongated grid members attached to and supported by the vertical supports is disclosed. The supplemental support structure may include vertical support caps attached to the hot aisle/cold aisle forming apparatus above the vertical supports and the grid of parallel and perpendicular rows of elongated grid members and a grid of elongated cross supports. Each of the elongated cross supports may be connected to and supported by at least two of the vertical support caps at an angle of other than 0°, 90°, 180°, and 270° with the parallel and perpendicular rows of elongated grid members.

Abstract: In a car compartment of an elevator, a standing end section of a panel is fixed to a standing section of a car floor by a screw member which is fastened by being passed through a ventilation hole and a car floor fastening hole from the car floor side, and therefore an operator can assemble the panel on the car floor from the inside of the car compartment, and the workability of assembling the panel on the car floor is improved.

Abstract: A suspended ceiling system is provided comprising at least first and second parallel inverted tee-runners. Each tee-runner comprises a horizontal flange and a vertical web, with the vertical web having at least two spaced openings therein. At least one ceiling panel is associated with the parallel tee-runners. The ceiling panel has opposed side walls and opposed end walls, with a pair of first tabs formed at one end of the ceiling panel and a pair of second tabs formed at the opposite end of the panel. At least one of the first tabs is relatively longer than at least one of the second tabs, and has a length sufficient so that it extends through one of the spaced openings in the web of the first inverted tee-runner and rests on the flange of the first tee-runner, with the second tabs being supported by the flange of the second tee-runner.

Abstract: A suspended ceiling system is provided comprising at least first and second parallel inverted tee-runners. Each tee-runner comprises a horizontal flange and a vertical web, with the vertical web having at least two spaced openings therein. At least one ceiling panel is associated with the parallel tee-runners. The ceiling panel has opposed side walls and opposed end walls, with a pair of first tabs formed at one end of the ceiling panel and a pair of second tabs formed at the opposite end of the panel. The first tabs are relatively longer than the second tabs and have a length sufficient so that each first tab extends through one of the spaced openings in the web of the first inverted tee-runner and rests on the flange of the first tee-runner, with the second tabs being supported by the flange of the second tee-runner.

Abstract: Panels include decorative strips and are suitable for wall or ceiling coverings, or for use as screens, shades or the like. The panels may be modular panels, for installation with a number of like panels to form a covering. The panels may be configured to disguise the joins between panels so as to approximate, or create the illusion of, a continuous covering. Each panel may include a number of decorative strips and a number of transverse supports supporting the decorative strips.

Abstract: A panel for connection with other panels, comprising a rectilinear base member having outer edges, a first rectilinear side member extending from one edge of the base member, the first side member having a first lip extending from an outward edge of the first side member and away from the base member, the first side member further having a second lip extending from an outward edge of the first lip and toward the base member and at an angle between about zero and 90 degrees with respect to the first lip, and a second rectilinear side member extending in substantially the same direction as the first side member, from an opposite edge of the base member, the second side member having a third lip extending toward the base member. Related structural members, enclosures, posts, spray booths and methods for assembling the same which include similar features are provided.

Abstract: The invention provides a block member and a panel structure which are of a relatively simple construction, which may permit reduction in production and fabrication costs, which may be easily assembled with a sufficient strength, and which may have superior appearance when assembled. A block member comprises a block body 21 of a rectangular configuration having a center point and four sides, the block body including a flange portion 24 in the outer peripheral surface 21c of each of the four sides, the flange portions being formed integrally with the block body and protruding outwardly from the outer peripheral surface, the flange portions having a thickness less than that of the outer peripheral surface, each of the flange portions having a deformed portion 25 which restricts the amount of protrusion of the flange portion 24, the deformed portions being formed in the flange portions disposed at corner portions of the block body at which the adjoining sides of the block body meet together.

Abstract: A fastener system for securing a grating to an underlying structural support member when the grating experiences extremely high wave pressures. The fastening system includes elongated generally L-shaped connectors for fastening the longitudinal edges of grating sheets to structural members and plate fasteners in a wave zone area of the platform. The plate fasteners have a top plate for mounting on an upper surface of the grating sheets, a bottom plate for attaching to the structural members in a laterally extending direction for supporting the grating sheet and bolt assemblies for clamping the top and bottom plates together in order to secure the grating sheets to the structural members. A combination of the elongated L-shaped connectors and the plate fasteners provide fastening support for the gratings sheets so as to resist vertical and horizontal wave pressures when secured to the supporting members.

Abstract: A partition wall unit including a bottom rail, a plurality of unit panels detachably connected with one another and supported on the bottom rail, and a bottom cover channel covered on the bottom rail at the bottom, the unit panel including a first top sash, a second top sash detachably connected to the first transverse top sash at the bottom, a first intermediate sash, a second intermediate sash detachably connected to the first intermediate sash at the bottom, a bottom sash, a first front face panel and a first rear face panel detachably connected in parallel between the second top sash and the first intermediate sash, a second front face panel and a second rear face panel detachably connected in parallel between the second intermediate sash and the bottom sash, a first upper stile profile and a second upper stile profile bilaterally and detachably connected between the second top sash and the first intermediate sash to hold the first front face panel and the first rear face panel in place, and a first lower

Abstract: A climate resistant decking structure and method for providing same incorporating modules and a frame where the modules are constructed using an undernailing technique with profiled shank nails and corrugated nails driven into planking, joist, and nailer boards in a manner where the finished assembly has an exposed surface clear of imperfections caused by nailing.

Abstract: A mullion assembly mountable between a floor and a door frame includes an engagement assembly attached to either the floor or the door frame. A mullion defining a mullion cavity is positioned in removable attachment with the engagement assembly, and a cylinder lock assembly is positioned in the mullion cavity. The cylinder lock assembly has a key lock cylinder configured for positioning in either a locked position to engage the engagement assembly and hold the mullion in an upright position in the door frame, or in an unlocked position disengaged from the engagement assembly to permit removal of the mullion from the doorway.

Abstract: A thermal insulating body, or molding, for thermal insulation, consisting of a shell which can be evacuated and which is filled with a solid, microporous thermal insulating material, is characterized by the fact that at least the end surfaces (3) of the shell (1) consist of material which is a poor thermal conductor, that the microporous thermal insulation material consists of compression-proof and baked fibrillar micro glass fibers, and that the fibrillar micro glass fibers are compacted and pressed into three-dimensional panels (4).

Abstract: A floor panel having a substantially planar upper tread surface comprises a cast grating havingfirst and second pairs of substantially planar, external sidewalls with upper side edges of the sidewalls approximately coinciding with the upper tread surface;a plurality of substantially planar ribs extending from the first pair of opposite sidewalls across the frame, and being spaced apart from each other;a plurality of substantially planar cross ribs extending from the second pair of opposite sidewalls across the frame, and further being spaced apart from each other and forming common intersections with the ribs;wherein the ribs and cross ribs form subdomains between intersections of the respective ribs and cross ribs, the ribs and cross ribs contained within one of said subdomains being left out to form an opening through the floor panel which is larger in size than other openings representing smaller subdomains within the floor panel, said larger opening including a perimeter notch formed at an upper edge of t

Abstract: Multiple pane window glass units of the type having abutting pairs of panes fitted between a head and sill. Particularly an "invisible" mullion assembly comprises of a pair of H-shaped vertical channels extending vertically between head and sill and interposed between the vertical edges of each abutting pair of panes so as to stabilize and support the panes of each pair, together with a T-shaped mullion, having an elongate shank with an outer tip vertically extending between abutting pairs of glass pane edges and a flat inner base extending vertically over abutting inner glass pane edges. An outer gasket is fitted over the end of the T-shaped mullion so as to be compressed between the abutting pairs of outer glass pane edges, while engaging said H-shaped channels. A centering guide positions the Y-shaped mullion at the abutting pairs of inner glass pane edges.

Abstract: A suspended ceiling constructed of wood having main beams and cross beams arranged to receive and support ceiling tiles. Each beam having horizontally projecting side extensions with the ends of the cross beams being grooved to frictionally fit on the side extensions of the main beam.

Abstract: A narrow-faced suspension ceiling grid system is disclosed which includes grid tees providing central webs and relatively narrow, oppositely extending flanges in combination with panel centering means. The narrow flanges provide improved aesthetics and reduce the material required to form the grid tees when compared to conventional wide-faced grid tees. The panel supporting flanges are sufficiently narrow that if the grid were used with conventional panels having a conventional amount of clearance, they would not reliably support the panels in the grid. However, when the centering means are provided to center the panels within the panel receiving openings, reliable support is provided for the panels.

Abstract: The edge rail for a window pane (3) in particular an all-glass door comprises at least two clamping rail sections (5, 7) which embrace the edge of the pane (3) and are spaced apart in the longitudinal direction of the edge, each comprising two profiled rail members interconnected by clamping screws (41) extending transversely to the face of the pane. A fitting, e.g. a flanged rail mortice lock (9) is provided between the two clamping rail sections (5, 7) fixed to both clamping rail sections (5, 7) preferably via spacer members (17, 19). It is not necessary to mill rebates into the preferably extruded profiles of the clamping rail sections for accommodating the lock. Cover strips are fitted in positive engagement, releasably to the clamping rail sections (5, 7).

Abstract: A modular deck structure comprises a plurality of rectangular flooring platforms; joists that intersect in criss-cross fashion to form a plurality of rectangular frames; and planks coupled to extend along the interior surface of at least two joists of each rectangular frame; each rectangular frame and the planks coupled thereto are dimensioned to enable at least one of the platforms to be seated within a corresponding frame and to be supported by the planks coupled thereto; wherein some of the joists have at least one end with a notch thereonwhich may be reinforced; and wherein pairs of joists are joined at respective intersection points thereof by positioning a notched end of a second criss-crossing joist on the plank along a first criss-crossing joist, the second joist being supported at one end by the plank of said first criss-crossing joist where the entire deck may be supported above ground by ground posts. The invention also relates to a method of constructing the deck.

Abstract: A supporting and bracing element is disclosed for engaging an edge of a plate-like unit such as a sealed glazing unit, received by a frame. The supporting and bracing element comprises an elongated disc-shaped body having at least two longitudinally extending edge ribs. At least one loop formation extends between the edge ribs at one of their short sides and also extends perpendicular to the upper- or underside of the edge ribs beyond the thickness of the edge ribs. The loop formation is movable for being jammed between the edge portion of the sealed glazing unit and the surrounding frame bar during the mounting of the sealed glazing unit.

Abstract: A suspended ceiling grid system formed of main runners (10) and cross runners (40) disposed at right angles to the main runners to define grid openings for the reception of ceiling tiles (T). Each of the runners (10, 40) includes a bulb (12, 42) a pair of webs (14, 44) depending from the bulb to define a recess therebetween, and a pair of tile supporting flanges (16, 46) extending in opposite directions from the lower edges of the webs. The tiles (T) when assembled onto the flanges (16, 46) of the main and cross runners (10, 40) resiliently displace the webs (14, 44) from their normal unstressed positions to cause the webs to center the tile. Simulation means (76) is carried by the runners in underlying relationship at the intersection of the main and cross runners (10, 40) to simulate a continuous recess at the intersection.

Abstract: A splice rail assembly for joining two adjacent panels in a coplanar relationship having two parallel tongues extending perpendicularly therefrom, the first of which tongues is located substantially in the mid-portion of the splice rail, the second being offset therefrom a distance substantially equal to the thickness of the first tongue. When two such rails are appropriately positioned with their tongues facing each other, the mid-portion tongues of each can be inserted into the space between the two tongues of the opposite rail in an interlocking relationship. The sides or ends of two panels fit, respectively, into the spaces formed between two such interlocked splice rails outwardly of the tongues and the resulting assembly can be fastened together with suitable fastening members.

Abstract: A wooden beam suspended ceiling assembly having a support structure including a wall hanger attachable around the perimeter of the area to receive the ceiling, at least one main beam which extends transversely across the area, and a plurality of cross beams extending between the main beam and wall hanger. The main beam and cross beams provide pockets to receive conventional ceiling panels. The wooden beams in the finished ceiling form an aesthetically attractive ceiling structure especially desirable in residential construction.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing a honeycomb pattern of projecting frameworks from a drop ceiling utilizes cardboard rectangular frameworks having four side walls with respective hinged locking flaps along a top edge of the side walls. As the cardboard frameworks are inserted from below into rectangular support frames of the drop ceiling, the hinged locking flaps are pushed flush against outside surfaces of the framework side walls until they clear the support frames. After clearance is achieved, the locking flaps assume a locking position wherein they abut against a corner formed by T-section channels of the drop ceiling defining the support frames.

Abstract: A wall paneling system consisting of a strip horizontally secured to an abutment and provided with a continuous groove, a first support provided with a head positioned within the groove of the strip and configured so as to permit the first support when so installed to pivot about the groove of the strip, a plurality of bars secured in spaced relationship at their top ends to the first support, a second support to which the bottom ends of the bars are secured and which is provided with a continuous groove, a third support provided with a head positioned within the groove of the second support so as to permit rotation between the second and third supports, a second strip horizontally secured to an abutment, a first plurality of interlocking wall panels having flanges secured to adjacent bars of the plurality of bars, and a second plurality of panels secured between the third support and the second strip to form a ceiling.

Abstract: A fastener system for securing a grating to an underlying structural support member when the grating experiences extremely high wave pressures. The fastening system includes elongated generally L-shaped connectors for fastening the longitudinal edges of grating sheets to structural members and plate fasteners in a wave zone area of the platform. The plate fasteners have a top plate for mounting on an upper surface of the grating sheets, a bottom plate for attaching to the structural members in a laterally extending direction for supporting the grating sheet and bolt assemblies for clamping the top and bottom plates together in order to secure the grating sheets to the structural members. A combination of the elongated L-shaped connectors and the plate fasteners provide fastening support for the gratings sheets so as to resist vertical and horizontal wave pressures when secured to the supporting members.