Vacuum insulation spacer
An object of the present invention is the provision of a spacer for use in a vacuum insulation structure which minimizes heat transfer and improves the effectiveness of insulation. Another object of t... Read More
Inventors: Kawaguchi, Genbee; Nagai, Kiyoshi;, Assignee: |
Load bearing floor or roof members
It is desirable to provide a load bearing floor or roof member in the form of a flat plank member which can be manufactured in a single operation and which can be so formed as to provide for simple co... Read More
Inventors: Head, Peter R.; Templeman, Roy B.;, Assignee: G. Maunsell & Partners (London, GB2) |
Device for affixing panels in abutting relationship to a support structure
The advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. The advanta... Read More
Inventors: Bartlett, Gary F.;, Assignee: |
Constructional elements of concrete
I claim: 1. A method of reinforcing a reinforced concrete structural element having a tensile reinforcing member therein adjacent one surface portion to resist tensile stresses developed in said surfa... Read More
Inventors: Dave, Nalinkumar J.;, Assignee: University of Salford (GB2) |
Devices for load carrying structures
OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1A shows two beams, 1 and 2, for example laminated wooden beams, installed in a press and both deformed to the desired curvature. Originally curved beams can be give... Read More
Inventors: Engebretsen, Arne;, Assignee: |
Insulating polymer wall panels
The present invention comprehends an improved insulating foamed polymer wall panel which, while being simple and economical in design, avoids the above-described problems associated with prior art dev... Read More
Inventors: Gallagher, Jr., Daniel P.;, Assignee: |
Storm panel system with continuous run rails and spring clips
OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT The present invention relates to a storm panel system for securing a substantially planar storm panel. FIG. 1 diagrammatically illustrates a rail 10 and a spring load clip... Read More
Inventors: Bane, Robert F.;, Assignee: |
Automatic door closer
It is an object of the present invention to provide a door closer of the aforementioned kind in which the door closer function can, if desired, completely be eliminated but retaining this function in ... Read More
Inventors: Tillmann, Horst;, Assignee: Dorma-Baubeschlag GmbH & Co. KG (Ennepetal-Voerde, DE) |
Floor door lock
What is claimed is: 1. A floor door lock for restricting movement of a pivotal or sliding door relative to a floor, said door having top and bottom sides, said floor door lock being adapted for situat... Read More
Inventors: Eutebach, Peter;, Assignee: Dorma - Glas Gesellschaft fuer Glastuer (Bad Salzuflen, DE) |
Infinitely sizable solid slat mini blind
The present invention relates to window coverings, and more specifically to blinds which are used to control the amount of light coming through a window. Such blinds are available in various widths. H... Read More
Inventors: Simon, Terry L.;, Assignee: Newell Co. (Freeport, IL) |
Bicycle storage rack
What is claimed: 1. A bicycle storage rack comprising an elongated U-channel adapted for vertical mounting on a vertical supporting surface; said U-channel being formed of a rigid material bent along ... Read More
Inventors: Smith, Terrance R.;, Assignee: |
Scaffolding
Having described my invention, I claim: 1. A scaffold structure for placement on an upright wall element, comprising: first and second horizontal members adapted to support a horizontal work platform ... Read More
Inventors: Strobel, William C.;, Assignee: |
Mobile suspended scaffold
Basically, this device is an apparatus used to aid in the application of metal cladding onto prefabricated metal structures, although it can readily be used on other types of buildings as well. The d... Read More
Inventors: Friday, Ronald W.;, Assignee: |
Fall arrest lifeline roof anchor
The principal object of the present invention is to provide an anchor for a safety lifeline which allows a roofer to be tethered to the anchor safely, which meets some of the more stringent government... Read More
Inventors: Nichols, Steve;, Assignee: |
Safety stanchion for fall protection system
Briefly stated, the invention in a preferred form is a safety stanchion for mounting to a structural I-beam. The stanchion includes a base which has a platform. The base has a lateral slot which is di... Read More
Inventors: Turner, C. Rockwell; Miller, Steven P.; Gallagher, Roger W.; Cole, Barry A.;, Assignee: LPR Construction Company (Loveland, CO) |
Adjustable roof scaffold support assembly
The present invention provides an adjustable roof scaffold support assembly designed to satisfy the aforementioned needs. The adjustable roof scaffold support assembly of the present invention employs... Read More
Inventors: Pigman, Steven O.;, Assignee: |
Dispenser suspension means employing planar spring-loaded detent
Having thus described the invention, what is claimed is: 1. A vertically adjustable hanger for supporting a dispenser for adding a chemical to a toilet tank on a vertical wall member of said toilet ta... Read More
Inventors: Dirksing, Robert S.; Barker, Dale E.;, Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company (Cincinnati, OH) |
Support column
A support column comprises a stand tube having an axis, a bottom part and an upper end portion. A receiver bush is inserted into the upper end portion. A telescopic positioning device has a lower term... Read More
Inventors: Hosan, Hans-Josef; Knopp, Axel;, Assignee: Stabilus GmbH (Koblenz-Neuendorf, DE) |
Hollow rectangular joist
One object of this invention is to provide a wooden joist which requires less wood than solid joists while being relatively inexpensive and easy to make from readily available building materials witho... Read More
Inventors: Geffe, Bruce T.;, Assignee: |
Truss structure
What is claimed is: 1. A truss comprising a first, single longitudinally-extending bar extending along one side of the truss, a second, single longitudinally-extending bar extending along the opposite... Read More
Inventors: Tene, Yair;, Assignee: |
Trimmable open web joist
According to the present invention, these and other objects are achieved by an open web trimmable joist having a solid web end subassembly. The open web joist comprises an upper chord member and a low... Read More
Inventors: Brightwell, Lionel L.;, Assignee: |
Method and apparatus for attaching a stud to a member
OF THE INVENTION Turning to FIG. 1, FIG. 2, and FIG. 3, attaching means 10 is shown. The attaching means comprises stud 12, which preferably is steel but may be any material to which application of t... Read More
Inventors: Abouzahr, Saad M.;, Assignee: Chrysler Corporation (Auburn Hills, MI) |
Batting pad
Referring to the embodiment of the invention shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, and shown in greater detail in FIGS. 9 and 10, there is shown a batting pad in general comprising a body 110 having a ring portion... Read More
Inventors: LoMedico, Philip R.;, Assignee: Pro-Hitter Corporation (Piermont, NY) |
Framed window panels
We claim: 1. A method of constructing a framed panel in which a plurality of frame members each providing an inwardly facing channel are assembled around a panel with the edges of the panel lying in t... Read More
Inventors: Knights, Richard N.; Wilson, Anthony;, Assignee: Rivers Machinery Limited (Winchester, GB) |
Size-adjustable window insert assembly
It is a principal objective of the present invention to provide a window insert assembly that is readily adjustable without tools to fit within an existing window frame, and which retains itself there... Read More
Inventors: Miller, Clarence W.;, Assignee: Kupensky; Thomas J. (Darien, IL) |
Collapsible framework for an artificial tree
The present invention represents an improvement over the prior art by providing a separable and collapsible framework for an artificial tree. More particularly, a framework according to the present in... Read More
Inventors: Acton, Hugh C.;, Assignee: |
Preassembled fastener unit for clamping plastic workpieces
This invention relates broadly to a preassembled bolt and washer and more particularly to a fastening system for clamping and securing a plastic workpiece to a supporting workpiece. With the increasin... Read More
Inventors: Wagner, David P.;, Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc. (Chicago, IL) |
Disc brake and mounting pin assembly therefor
We claim: 1. In a disc brake assembly, the combination of, a torque member disposed adjacent a rotor to be braked, a pair of pin assemblies extending from the torque member in a direction opposite the... Read More
Inventors: Ritsema, Irving R.; Woo, Ji Y.;, Assignee: The Bendix Corporation (Southfield, MI) |
Captive panel fastener
In accordance with a specific embodiment of the present invention, a captive screw assembly for fastening through a hole of a predetermined diameter in a panel, includes three parts, first a screw hav... Read More
Inventors: Gulistan, Bulent;, Assignee: |
Adjustable door mounting arrangement for refrigerated display cabinets
In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a simple hinge mounting arrangement for the door assemblies for commercial refrigerated display cabinets which facilitates ready adjustment ... Read More
Inventors: Niekrasz, Frank M.;, Assignee: Ardco, Inc. (Chicago, IL) |
Screen Walls 
