Snap-fit raceway arrangement
FIG. 1 illustrates a wall panel system 11 formed by a series of interconnected upright prefabricated wall panels, only two substantially identical panels 12 and 12' being illustrated. Panels of diffe... Read More
Inventors: Finkbeiner, James; Reuschel, Jeffrey J.;, Assignee: Haworth, Inc. (Holland, MI) |
Aligning and coupling means for trenchduct
We claim: 1. In a trench duct: first and second elongated spaced-apart side rails each side rail having opposite ends; cover means mounted on said side rails; plate mechanism for mounting the trench d... Read More
Inventors: McLain, Michael J.; Bowman, Timothy S.;, Assignee: Butler Manufacturing Company (Kansas City, MO) |
Thermal windows
In accordance with the present invention the foregoing objects and advantages are readily attained. The present invention comprises an improved window design for both fixed and operating type thermal ... Read More
Inventors: Sukolics, Ronald D.;, Assignee: Swiss Aluminium Ltd. (Chippis, CH) |
Method for installing or replacing tendons in prestressed concrete slabs
The present invention is directed to a method for further reinforcing an existing prestressed slab or replacing a single damaged or deteriorated tendon without removing and replacing the entire slab. ... Read More
Inventors: Reigstad, Gordon H.; Breivik, A. Norris; Reigstad, Hanley S.;, Assignee: Breivik-Reigstad, Inc. (St. Paul, MN) |
Roofing slab
The object of the invention is to develop a roofing slab of this type in a manner which is more favorable from the standpoint of manufacture as well as of the mounting thereof. This object is achieved... Read More
Inventors: Klober, Johannes;, Assignee: Hans Klober KG (Ennepetal, DE) |
Patio enclosure
The patio enclosure which is the subject of the present invention is adapted to be secured adjacent an exterior wall of an existing structure. It comprises a plurality of front panels and side panels,... Read More
Inventors: Austin, Barry G.;, Assignee: General Aluminum Products, Inc. (Charlotte, MI) |
Simulated thatched roofing
What is claimed is: 1. A simulated thatched roof formed of: (a) a supporting roof structure including a roof frame and base underlayment; and (b) an outer covering having a thickness from 0.25 to 3 in... Read More
Inventors: Butler, Delicia M.;, Assignee: |
Methods of and apparatus for transferring retractile cords
The foregoing needs have been met by the methods and apparatus of this invention. In a method of this invention, a retractile cord is transferred from a conveyor to an apparatus where it is packaged i... Read More
Inventors: Loesch, Robert P.;, Assignee: AT&T Technologies, Inc. (New York, NY) |
Grinding tool for use in a fuel assembly repair and reconstitution system
OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT General Overview of the Purpose, Structure and Method of the System With reference to FIG. 1, the purpose of the improved system 100 of the invention is to repair or to re... Read More
Inventors: Tolino, Ralph W.;, Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp. (Pittsburgh, PA) |
Interlocking brick or building block and walls constructed therefrom
Referring to the drawings in detail wherein like numerals designate like parts, attention is directed initially to FIGS. 1 and 2 showing a basic building module embodying the invention and designated... Read More
Inventors: Calvin, Edward L;, Assignee: |
Batten and paneling system
I claim: 1. In a panel and batten system, the combination which includes a plurality of brackets each comprising a pair of leg means, and bridger means interconnecting said pair of leg means; bodily s... Read More
Inventors: Sorrells, Jr., Paul J.;, Assignee: MM Systems Corporation (Tucker, GA) |
Structural component having a curved wall and apparatus for making such structural component
According to the invention the structural components are constructed with rib reinforcing belt segments also made of fiber reinforced synthetic material and having a width dimensioned corresponding to... Read More
Inventors: Sarh, Branko;, Assignee: Messerschmitt-Boelkow-Blohm Gesellschaft mit beschraenkter Haftung (Munich, DE) |
Insulating spandrel glazing unit
I claim: 1. An insulating spandrel glazing unit comprising no more than one transparent, strengthened, glass panel and no more than one metal panel disposed in opposed, spaced relation to each other, ... Read More
Inventors: Cypher, James H.;, Assignee: PPG Industries, Inc. (Pittsburgh, PA) |
Metal frame homes
Briefly, the present invention provides a new and improved metal frame construction for residences having gabled or hipped roofs which is readily adaptable to form any of the typical gable or hip roof... Read More
Inventors: Rodriguez, Don R.;, Assignee: |
Multiple-shot method of molding plastic products
What is claimed is: 1. An improved method for manufacture of a unitary molded product of multiple plastic materials said product including a first material forming a base and defining indicia, a secon... Read More
Inventors: Hauser, David A.; Parrott, Thomas J.;, Assignee: Keystone Consolidated Industries, Inc. (Peoria, IL) |
Improvement in ceiling blocks
I claim: 1. Ceiling block construction for an in situ assembly comprising bottom parts and top parts, said bottom parts being precast from concrete or like material, each bottom part being of a rectan... Read More
Inventors: Jacov, Snitovski;, Assignee: |
Fast-hardening hydraulic cement mass and surfacing method using the mass
What is claimed is: 1. A rigid tube coated with a hydraulically set concrete mixture having a small tendency to cracking in the set condition, the concrete mixture comprising essentially a rapid harde... Read More
Inventors: Meyer, Adolf;, Assignee: Heidelberger Zement AG (Heidelberg, DE) |
Floor-pressure hold anchor
What is claimed is: 1. In combination, a chain and a hold down anchor for the chain and comprising a substantially L-shaped metal bar one arm of which is adapted to be positioned in a hole in a floor,... Read More
Inventors: Jameson, Robert W.;, Assignee: |
Ornamental plastic shutter
What is claimed is: 1. An integrally molded one-piece plastic shutter including marginal frame portions of generally U-shaped configuration providing peripheral front surfaces including top, bottom an... Read More
Inventors: Jackson, James W.;, Assignee: Bird & Son, Inc. (East Walpole, MA) |
Method for prestressing a structural member
The invention having been described, what is claimed is: 1. A method of producing a prestressed structural member from a body of hardenable material, such as concrete, comprising the steps of embeddin... Read More
Inventors: Jeter, John D.;, Assignee: |
Rebar bolster for solid grouted walls
My invention eliminates the need for specialty block to accommodate rebar for solid grouted block walls. In addition, it is extremely easy to provide various size rebar supports both as to the depth o... Read More
Inventors: Lampus, Donald L.;, Assignee: |
Rebar splicing and anchoring
I claim: 1. A rebar splice, for splicing two rebars, both of which are embedded in concrete, each being a long bar having rib means for impeding turning in and pull-out from the concrete, the splice c... Read More
Inventors: Lancelot, III, Harry B.;, Assignee: Richmond Screw Anchor Co., Inc. (Richland Hills, TX) |
Multistory slab construction
The present invention provides an improvement to the efficiency of constructing a multistory structure having poured horizontal concrete slabs of length and width corresponding nearly to the final flo... Read More
Inventors: Roberts, Walter R.;, Assignee: |
Energy dissipating connector
OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT The detailed description set forth below in connection with the appended drawings is intended as a description of the presently preferred embodiment of the invention, and ... Read More
Inventors: Baumann, Hanns U.;, Assignee: |
Construction unit for a modular building
Briefly described, the present invention relates to a supporting structure for modular building units comprising pre-cast reinforced pre-insulated concrete slab, and a method for constructing such a s... Read More
Inventors: Davenport, Gary A.;, Assignee: Space Master Building Systems, LLC (Atlanta, GA) |
Trim for high pressure laminate and other decorative floor coverings
The flooring trim of this invention is a plastic strip intended for use with high pressure plastic laminate (HPL) modules or other decorative modules used on access flooring. The strip may, for instan... Read More
Inventors: Votolato, Frank J.; Sainato, Sr., Victor A.;, Assignee: Interface, Inc. (Atlanta, GA) |
Removable mullion assembly
The present removable mullion assembly allows a mullion to be removed, thereby allowing wider objects to pass through double doors. The top fitting of the assembly includes a spring loaded retaining b... Read More
Inventors: Haeck, Paul J.; Peeler, Raymond;, Assignee: Detex Corporation (Braunfels, TX) |
Removable mullion assembly
I claim: 1. A removable mullion assembly mountable in a doorway opening defined by a floor and a door frame extending vertically upward from the floor, the mullion assembly adapting the opening to rec... Read More
Inventors: Hunt, Larry R.;, Assignee: Yale Security, Inc. (Monroe, NC) |
End block
The broadest embodiment of the present invention comprises an end block adapted for use in a kiln car comprising a refractory body having a transverse recess extending into one face of the body, the r... Read More
Inventors: Jeffries, Jr., Ernest H.;, Assignee: Resco Products, Inc. (Norristown, PA) |
Floor for sports and in particular for roller skating
Referring to the drawings in detail, the numeral 10 designates an extruded aluminum base or deck section of any required length which is quite rigid but reasonably lightweight in the interest of port... Read More
Inventors: Chevaux, Jean;, Assignee: |
Screen Walls 
