Abstract: A rapidly erectable, removable, reusable, and raisable acoustical wall system is provided that comprises a plurality of wall panels, each of which has opposing side edges which include a front edge and a back edge, a plurality of panel support posts having pairs of parallel flanges for receiving the side edges of the wall panels to form a wall, and a plurality of wedging members for forcefully securing the front side edges of the panels into an acoustically-obstructing engagement with the front flanges of the panel support posts. Wedge-receiving recesses are provided at the top and bottom of each of the back side edges of the panels, the top recesses of one panel being registrable with the bottom recesses of another panel when two panels are stacked between the same support posts.

Abstract: A support for tamper proof securing a light fixture including a housing having a peripheral mounting flange on a ceiling panel including a fixture receiving opening having spaced apart side and end margins surrounding the fixture receiving opening and having inner and outer surfaces. The support has a hanger bracket which bridges the opening at a location between the end margins. Each of a pair of spaced apart jacks adjustably mounted on the hanger bracket has an abutment which is movable into a backstop position relative to the outer surface of the respective fixture receiving opening side margin. A suspension device on the hanger bracket is connectable with the light fixture housing, after the fixture housing has been inserted through the opening, for moving the fixture into a finally installed position wherein the side margins are clamped between the mounting flange of the fixture and the abutments on the jacks.

Abstract: A single or double glazing panel is received in a groove in a wood sash frame. The glazing panel carries on it a bead of butyl sealant along the exterior face adjacent the peripheral edge while a bead of silicone adhesive is placed on the peripheral edge or in the bottom of the groove. Insertion of the panel into the groove causes the sealant to roll and flow along the exterior wall of the groove and along the exterior face of the glazing panel such that no cleanup after assembly is required. Adhesive is prevented from contacting viewable areas of the glazing thereby avoiding cleanup. Cladding may be placed over the exterior of the wood sash frame covering the sealant and space in which it is contained.

Abstract: A rapidly erectable, removable, reusable, and raisable acoustical wall system is provided that comprises a plurality of wall panels, each of which has opposing side edges which include a front edge and a back edge, a plurality of panel support posts having pairs of parallel flanges for receiving the side edges of the wall panels to form a wall, and a plurality of wedging members for forcefully securing the front side edges of the panels into an acoustically-obstructing engagement with the front flanges of the panel support posts. Wedge-receiving recesses are provided at the top and bottom of each of the back side edges of the panels, the top recesses of one panel being registrable with the bottom recesses of another panel when two panels are stacked between the same support posts.

Abstract: A suspended ceiling framework assembly for creating either a flat or an arched ceiling in rooms of various sizes. The arched ceiling assembly includes a pair of wall starter pieces and a pair of arched wall side starter pieces, all of which are mounted to the walls of the room and form a perimeter structure thereon. A plurality of spaced-apart arched main track members span the room from one wall to the other wall and are mounted to the oppositely-disposed wall starter pieces. A plurality of spaced-apart crosspieces are slidably interfitted to the arched main track members and the arched wall side starters. An arched grid system is thus formed for supporting ceiling tiles, lighting fixtures, and vents. The flat ceiling assembly includes four wall starter pieces mounted to the respective walls of the room and which are beveled at their respective ends for joining together to form a continuous perimeter structure about the room.

Abstract: The present invention provides a structural assembly that includes at least four vertically extending columns which form corners of the structural assembly. Wall panels extend between adjacent columns, with at least two wall panels vertically stacked and connected to each other, to form a structural wall assembly between adjacent columns. The ends of each of the wall panels are attached to flanges that extend from each of the columns. A structural column is provided in the center of the structure and braces extend from each of the corner columns to the riser. Beams also extend from the central riser outwardly to certain of the wall panels, usually connecting to the wall panels at a location equidistant between the columns. A roof structure is provided, the edges of which are received in spaces in certain of the top wall panels. In a cooling tower application of the present invention, a fan assembly is supported on the top of the central column water inlet riser and includes a fan shroud supported by the roof.

Abstract: Apparatus for use in integrating multiple glass panels into a latticed-type structure (e.g., a door or window). The structure is a light-admitting, unified entity and includes a muntin which is positioned between two adjacent, coplanar glass panels. The Muntin carries a flange which is generally parallel to a plane defined by the glass panels, the flange being in engagement with first sides of the panels. A cap is positioned overlying the Muntin on a side of the glass panels opposite that on which the flange is disposed. The cap is positioned immediately adjacent, and in engagement with, second sides of the glass panels. Structure is provided to secure the cap to the Muntin in a manner such that visible surfaces of the cap and the flange are not marred. Securement is effected in a manner so that the glass panels are sandwiched between the cap and flange.

Abstract: A joint, in one embodiment, between adjacent panels of sheet encased insulating material in which one lateral edge has an essentially frustoconical nose, and the other edge has a frustoconical pocket is disclosed. In an alternative embodiment, essentially frustoconical noses are at both lateral edges and the two adjacent panels are joined by means of an I beam embodying the interlock of the present invention. In both embodiments, the interlocking relationship is a function of the lateral edges of the cladding sheet, or in the flange of an I beam, in which one edge has a sealant pocket, and the opposite edge has a locking sealant press which engages the sealant pocket and thereby interlocks the panels as well as presses the sealant in the sealant pocket to compress and secure the same and to form a sealant gasket between the lateral edges of the sealant pocket and the locking sealant press.

Abstract: A mullion structure for enclosing sun spaces consisting of a system of straight and curved beams for supporting transparent plastic panels. The beams have cross-sectional configurations presenting end flanges which facilitate end-to-end and/or perpendicular attachment and side flanges presenting rabbets for receiving and enclosing the edges of the panels. Elongated spars having longitudinally extending rabbets are formed by joining the curved beams together in end-do-end relationship. The spars are connected to a host structure using a torsion relieving system which is made up of a torsion beam extending perpendicularly from the spar and a load bearing plate attached to the host structure. The spars are laterally flexible so that the panels may be inserted into the rabbets and flexed to assume the shape of the spars after the spares are secured to the host structure. All operations necessary for erecting the structure may be conducted from inside the space being enclosed.

Abstract: A framework of a wooden building has a pair of vertically extending pillars formed on opposite sides thereof with longitudinal grooves and a wall panel mounted between the pillars, having its side edges inserted in the grooves in the pillars. A diagonal pillar formed in the opposite sides thereof with grooves may be provided between the vertical pillars to support two triangular wall panels. A fitting such as a window sash may be mounted between the pillars so as to be sandwiched between upper and lower wall panels.

Abstract: A sashless bay window which has a sill (20) with a curved front (22), a pair of jambs (32) and a header (34), all attached together on the ends forming a frame. A number of curved muntins (42) are joined together inside the frame creating a horizontal sub-division with vertical straight muntins (44) connected at the intersection forming a series of rectangular or square openings. Curved window panes (46) either of a uniform thickness or with beveled edges are mounted into the openings with glazing putty (48) or stops (50) completing the window. In a second embodiment the glazing and muntins (44) and (62) are straight forming a segmented arc curve. In either embodiment, a sash is not employed in the window construction.

Abstract: Extruded frame elements include a pair of opposed parallel jambs, a sill, and a header. A selected pair of opposite frame elements each contain a longitudinal channel; and metal, beam-like reinforcing members within these channels. The other two frame elements may also have reinforcing members. The sill is stepless and has a generally uniform, inside-to-outside downward slope. An upward-projecting lip on the sill, and a downward-projecting lip on the lifting ledge of the lower rail, have engaging surfaces which limit the outward deflection of the lower rail under tornado (low pressure) conditions. A pair of wind load stop elements project into the window opening from the jambs, adjacent the outer surfaces of the stiles of the inner sash unit. The inner sash has a hurricane stop element on each of its stiles, projecting sideways, so as to engage the jambs and limit the inward deflection of the stiles under hurricane (high pressure) conditions.

Abstract: A mullion structure for enclosing sun spaces consisting of a system of straight and curved beams for supporting transparent plastic panels. The beams have cross-sectional configurations presenting end flanges which facilitate end-to-end and/or perpendicular attachment and side flanges presenting rabbets for receiving and enclosing the edges of the panels. Elongated spars having longitudinally extending rabbets are formed by joining the curved beams together in end-to-end relationship. The spars are connected to a host structure using a torsion relieving system which is made up of a torsion beam extending perpendicularly from the spar and a load bearing plate attached to the host structure. The spars are laterally flexible so that the panels may be inserted into the rabbets and flexed to assume the shape of the spars after the spares are secured to the host structure. All operations necessary for erecting the structure may be conducted from inside the space being enclosed.

Abstract: A wall and ceiling furring and panel system for an interior side or ceiling wall of a building utilizes parallel furring strips and other panel supporting components which are fixed to the frame members of the wall and which provide panel support surfaces one of which is of relatively narrow width and the other of which is of relatively wide width. Immediate access to plumbing, wiring or other utilities behind the wall or above the ceiling is gained by sliding or lifting a panel to provide an opening at the desired point of entry. The system is adaptable for use with any conventional wallboard and with wood or metal studs.

Abstract: Modular privacy screen assemblies having one or more panels and vertical consolidating or joining members of channel formation mated to the panels by side openings or slots on the panels extending outwardly and downwardly and engaging upwardly and outwardly extending supporting surfaces on said consolidating or joining members.

Abstract: A support frame for receiving and retaining a panel of glass as part of a wall or door assembly. This support frame includes an integrally, formed body of uniform cross section and unibody construction having (i) a pair of opposing side walls joined by (ii) an interconnecting support bridge which extends between opposing inner faces of the side walls and includes an upper and a lower face. The inner faces of the side walls and upper face of the support bridge define a channel configured to receive the panel of glass at one edge. The support bridge includes a recessed slot formed into one of the faces to sufficient depth to form a hinge axis operable with respect to the opposing side walls for enabling rotational displacement of the inner faces against the inserted glass panel in a gripping manner. Screws are inserted through an opening in one side wall into a threaded opening in the second side wall and operate to draw the two side walls into gripping contact at the glass panel.

Abstract: The specification discloses a door light including a frame incorporated structurally into the door and a glass removable from the frame. The frame is fabricated of coextruded members each having a coextruded seal of lower durometer. Removable glass retainers or glazing stops are snap-fitted within the frame to retain the glass against the seal. Preferably, the glass retainers are biased against the glass to improve the seal and to accommodate glasses having slight thickness variations.

Abstract: A structural panel including a board (2) to form a surface (3) and a structural post (1) to provide strength, wherein the supporting post is located at the edge of the board and the bearing direction of the structural post is perpendicular to the board surface, and the board and the structural post are joined by means of a groove (4), where the joining direction of the groove is in the plane of the board and is perpendicular to the edge of the board. Such a structural panel may be used in house construction.

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 molding for drywall panels or the like has a channel to provide a reveal. To provide selected finish or color, a trim structure is provided that likewise has a channel configuration. The side walls of the trim structure and the side walls of the molding provide a sawtooth and rib structure for snap connection. The ends of the trim channel sides provide laterally outwardly extending lips to overly the end edges of the molding. The trim conceals all plaster splashings, obviating cleaning, provides selected color or finish. The desirable reveal characateristic is retained by virtue of the fact that the trim structure itself is a channel.

Abstract: A wooden suspending ceiling system is disclosed comprising a plurality of parallel wooden runners extending in one direction, and a plurality of parallel wooden cross members supported by the runners and extending in a second direction perpendicular to the runners defining a generally rectangular grid system having a plurality of openings therein. Ceiling panels, lighting fixtures, or air vents are supported by the runners and cross members defining the rectangualr grid system and closing the openings therein. The runners and the cross members have an upper face and a bottom face, with the bottom face being viewable from below. The upper face of both the runner and cross members comprises a central portion with a groove on each side of the central portion, and with a lip outboard of each of the grooves. The inner surface of the lip defines the outer surface of the groove on each side of the central portion, and with a lip outboard of each of the grooves.

Abstract: A refrigerator door assembly comprising a plurality of insulated doors each mounted for pivotal swinging movement about a vertical axis. The insulated doors each comprise a plurality of glass panes disposed in side-by-side relation with a structural frame at least partially interposed and contained between the glass panes for maintaining the panes in parallel relation with the sealed air space therebetween and for supporting the door for swinging opening and closing movement, without the necessity for a separate outer load carrying support frame as conventionally required. Each door has a trim portion formed of a structural foam that has insulating qualities so as to eliminate the necessity for electrical heating of the door for condensation control, while at the same time enhancing the structural rigidity of the door assembly.

Abstract: Proposed is a furniture front element like a cabinet door, of which the frame leg members are joined in mitre cut and without any screwed connection. The lengths of the leg members are infinitely adjustable and the frame filling pieces are designed as a storage means in order to be able to change the front surface of the element to the desired extent.

Abstract: This glass element consists of a glass block, brick or tile which can be used for constructing panels, walls, slabs and the like. Each glass element comprises on its outer periphery interfitting means such as ribs and grooves and/or tongues and grooves adapted to engage corresponding interfitting means formed either on the adjacent glass block to tile, or on a vertical and/or horizontal independent frame; holes are formed in the end portions of the element for engagement by anchoring studs; the arrangement is such that the panels, walls, slabs and the like can be constructed without using mortar or reinforcing means.

Abstract: A panel wall assembly comprises rectangular panlike panels mounted close together side by side and end to end. Retainers located at all junctures between the panels are fastened to the building structure, and the panels are fastened to the retainers by clips having arms that extend out through slots in the panel flanges and clamp the edges of the flanges against seating surfaces on the retainers.

Abstract: An assemblable temporary wall unit construction for industrial buildings wherein horizontally spaced vertical H-beam column members receive, a plurality of preformed stackable reinforced concrete panels positionable between and bridging the columns, the spacing between said columns being such that the panels can be inserted horizontally by positioning one end of the panel adjacent one of said beam columns, aligning the panel and shifting said panel horizontally to bridge the spaced column beams and wedge-like metal filler members being insertable between the panels and column beams for rigidly holding and confining the panels with respect to the column beams.

Abstract: A window insulating system including horizontally and vertically arranged channel members positioned in a window wall opening and spaced inwardly of the window surface. Insulating panels are positioned in the channels and can either be opaque fiberglass panels or translucent or transparent panels of glass or plastic. Horizontal channels are secured adjacent the upper edge of the window wall opening and can be secured adjacent the lower edge of the window wall opening or can be above that surface. The vertical channels are frictionally attached to the panel member and the panels plus vertical channels are slipped into the horizontal channels and are thus easily removable for access to the window for maintenance or cleaning purposes. The outer edges of the outermost vertical channels adjacent the vertical window wall opening edges are formed from a resilient material and include an integral, outwardly extending sealing strip which is in sealing engagement with the adjacent window opening edge.

Abstract: The suspended woodbeam ceiling is formed of a plurality of beams which lie spaced from each other and at right angles from each other to receive drop-in ceiling panels therebetween. These beams are interconnected with each other, are supported from the overhead, and join the wall rail with the several hardware structures of this invention. The hardware structures engage on one beam and connect it to adjacent structure. Engagement is by lips engaging in grooves and spring teeth engaging in the body of the wood.

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 suspended woodbeam ceiling is formed of a plurality of beams which lie spaced from each other and at right angles from each other to receive drop-in ceiling panels therebetween. Each beam comprises a beam center to which is secured a beam side on each side thereof. Each beam side has a lip which is engaged by the drop-in ceiling panel for the support of the panel. Crossbeams have locking clips formed thereon for engaging on and locking on the main beam. The beam contours and textures provide especially aesthetic appearance.

Abstract: A connector assembly comprising at least a pair of first members for connecting two panels edge to edge and to a building frame with a joint opening between such adjacent panel edges and a second member for covering the joint opening. Each of the first members includes a base having a first portion adapted to be held in a groove extending along the edge of a respective one of the panels and a second portion adapted to be secured to the buildingframe. Each first member further includes a retainer means formed on the second base portion integrally therewith and adapted to be disposed adjacent to one face of the joint opening that is to be covered. The second member has at least one leg extending into the retainer means and engageable therewith.

Abstract: A panel door having door frame members extending vertically and horizontally therein defining rectangular spaces in which panels are mounted. A panel is mounted in the door with its edge margins seating within channels extending along door frame members surrounding the panel. Fire endurance in the panel is achieved by the inclusion of fire-resistant strips having one set of margins fitted within grooves indented inwardly from the panel's edge margins. The opposite set of margins of the strips are fitted within grooves provided in the bases of the channels.

Abstract: The suspended woodbeam ceiling is formed of a plurality of beams which lie spaced from each other and at right angles from each other to receive drop-in ceiling panels therebetween. Each beam comprises a beam center to which is secured a beam side on each side thereof. Each beam side has a lip which is engaged by the drop-in ceiling panel for the support of the panel. Crossbeams have locking blocks formed thereon for engaging on and locking on the main beam. The beam contours and textures provide especially aesthetic appearance.

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 frame 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 roof structure of the type having a plurality of wooden beams whose sides are provided with mortices for receiving end edges of roofing panels. The invention improves the strength of the structure by employing a generally zig-zag or corrugated cross-section by arranging the mortices such that at least a major portion of each mortice extends at an acute angle with respect to the elongation of the beam, which generally corresponds to the direction of wood grain. The invention thus provides the advance of an increased strength of the structure as compared with prior art which is typical by the mortices being generally straight and/or parallel with the elongation of the wood grain which normally corresponds to the elongation of the beam.

Abstract: A support member or tie bar for supporting and connecting T-shaped flooring members. The support member has an integral one-piece body with an elongated base and a number of support structures or bridges extending upwardly from the base. Each support structure has a relatively wide bottom and a narrow upper section. The upper section has a ledge formed on each transverse side thereof for supporting an edge of the horizontal portion of the T-shaped member. The base and the adjacent transverse sides of each pair of adjacent bottoms form a groove for receiving and supporting a bottom edge of the flooring member. Each support structure and the underlying base forms a trapezoid shape as seen in longitudinal cross-section and the center of the trapezoid is hollow. Each ledge is located a short distance below the top of the support structure.

Abstract: Improved panel holding and jointing strips and insulating window assemblies made therewith are disclosed. Hinged perimeter and jointer strips allow the use of insulating panels in large windows with multiple panes and commercial applications where strength and esthetic appeal are important considerations. The strips are also adapted to receive glazing or insulating panels of various thicknesses and are also useful in providing insulating windows for existing prime windows in an array.

Abstract: A swimming pool having a panel composed in its entirety of a single unit of plastic and having an upright relatively thin wall an inner surface of which is directed toward the interior of the pool and an outer surface of which is directed away from the interior of the pool, this wall having at an upper region a stepped portion defining a recess extending along the upper region of the wall and directed toward the interior of the pool with the outer surface being stepped as well as the inner surface, and with this stepped portion being situated directly beneath a coping portion formed by a part of the wall which is curved first inwardly towrd the interior of the pool and then upwardly and outwardly away from the pool to form a coping portion which has a hollow inner interior part situated over the recess formed by the stepped portion.