Excavator and a method of forming a modified ground in an earthen foundation with the use of the same
For improving the above problems, the present invention is directed to an improved excavator, and a method of forming a modified ground pillar or wall in an earthen foundation with the use of the exca... Read More
Inventors: Kunito, Mitsuhiro;, Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Ask Kenkyusho (Osaka, JP) |
Apparatus for controlling water seepage at a structural interface
OF THE INVENTION FIG. 1 is a partial perspective sectional view of a typical structural interface which in an exemplary embodiment is a foundation wall 10 supported on a footing 20 which interface ma... Read More
Inventors: Jackman, Robert; Dvorscek, John; Stratton, Alan;, Assignee: Jackman; Robert (Mokena, IL) |
Rodent pest infestation prevention assembly
The present invention provides a rodent pest infestation prevention assembly designed to satisfy the aforementioned need in the prior art. The rodent pest infestation prevention assembly of the presen... Read More
Inventors: Morris, III, Bill;, Assignee: |
Vibration damper, in particular for motor vehicles
The present invention teaches that the above object can be achieved, in accordance with at least one preferred embodiment, by applying at least one permanent magnetic field to the magnetorheological f... Read More
Inventors: Wulff, Gunther; Thoma , Achim; Reusing, Gunther; Irmscher, Stefan; Herdeg, Wolfgang;, Assignee: Fichtel & Sachs AG (Schweinfurt, DE) |
Two-way magnetorheological fluid valve assembly and devices utilizing same
In light of the advantages and drawbacks of prior art MR devices, the present invention is a controllable valve assembly of the MR variety which is particularly useful for application in MR mountings ... Read More
Inventors: Ivers, Douglas E.; Carlson, J. David; Jolly, Mark R.; Chrzan, Michael J.; Prindle, Donald R.; St. Clair, Kenneth A.;, Assignee: Lord Corporation (Cary, NC) |
Locking device for locking objects that move in relation to each other
What is claimed is: 1. A locking device comprising a cylinder defining a chamber that is filled with a working fluid, a piston dividing the chamber into two working sections, a flow connection between... Read More
Inventors: Koch, Klaus; Sauer, Rainer; Schuttler, Oliver;, Assignee: Stabilus GmbH (Koblenz, DE) |
Closure assembly for preventing transmission of interference fields
According1y, it is an object of the present invention to avoid the above-noted drawbacks associated with doors for electromagnetically-shielded spaces known in the prior art. It is also an object of t... Read More
Inventors: Sohlstrom, Lasse;, Assignee: Euroshield Oy (FI) |
Ground anchor
According to the present invention there is provided a ground anchor comprising a tubular socket with a closed bottom, the socket being intended to be inserted in the ground, means for preventing rota... Read More
Inventors: Land, Nicholas F.; Smith, Michael E.;, Assignee: Terra-Lock Systems Limited (GB) |
Ground engaging stake
Objectives of the invention include providing an improved ground engaging stake which extends into the ground for anchoring and supporting equipment with respect to the soil. A further objective is to... Read More
Inventors: Barbera, James S.;, Assignee: Barbco, Inc. (Canton, OH) |
Composite structural member with thin deck portion and method of fabricating the same
The present invention is a composite structural member with a thin deck portion compared to prior structures. The invention is particularly well adapted for bridge structures, but is not intended to b... Read More
Inventors: Grossman, Stanley J.;, Assignee: |
Small skylight with non-tracking solar collector
It is therefore, an object of the present invention to provide an improved skylight for a building. It is another object to provide a skylight with improved efficiency of light transmission to the int... Read More
Inventors: Bengtson, Daniel Emilio;, Assignee: |
Nitrogen oxide removal control method
An object of the invention is to provide a nitrogen oxide removal control apparatus and method for removing nitrogen oxide by injecting ammonia into an exhaust gas flow from a gas turbine, which overc... Read More
Inventors: Goto, Yasuo;, Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba (Kanagawa-ken, JP) |
Storm and security panels
OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a single storm and security panel 10 for awning-type windows according to one embodiment of the present invention. The panel 10 is generall... Read More
Inventors: Jackson, Duane W.;, Assignee: |
Shooting range
A preferred embodiment of the invention is found in a firing range having shooting booths with protective side walls constructed of armour plate, soft metal framing studs running vertically along the ... Read More
Inventors: Ricco, Sr., John A.;, Assignee: |
Aseismic system
Referring initially to FIG. 1 the Improved Aseismic System of the present invention is shown and generally designated 100. FIG. 1 shows the major components of Improved Aseismic System 100 installed ... Read More
Inventors: Valencia, Hector;, Assignee: |
Dental chair attachment
What is claimed is: 1. A dental chair attachment comprising: a cylindrical post; a lower base portion and an upper base portion, said base portions fixedly secured to the cylindrical post in a spaced ... Read More
Inventors: Cole, David R.; Cross, Richard J.;, Assignee: Lite Specialty Metal Works, Inc. (Tualatin, OR) |
Method of controlling positions and vibrations and active vibration control apparatus therefor
The present invention has an object to provide a method of controlling a level of a vibration control base precisely so as to be returned to and maintained at a predetermined level without hunting. To... Read More
Inventors: Yasuda, Masashi; Itojima, Fumiaki;, Assignee: Tokkyo Kiki Kabushiki Kaisha (Hyogo, JP) |
Plastic window assembly
In accordance with the invention, a plastic window assembly comprises an outer assembly and an inner assembly. The outer assembly comprises a window and an exterior trim ring. The window includes a gl... Read More
Inventors: Logan, Richard; Schiedegger, Charles E.; Clark, Michael C.; Nurenberg, Aundrea; Schiedegger, Jeffery E.;, Assignee: Mid-America Building Products Corporation (Plymouth, MI) |
Electrically induced radon barriers
Accordingly, one object of the present invention is to reduce health risks from exposure to radon and other soil gas borne contaminants, e.g. methane or other organic gas. Another object of the presen... Read More
Inventors: Mosley, Ronald B.;, Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the (Washington, DC) |
Soil liquefaction prevention by electro-osmosis during an earthquake event
The present invention provides a method and system for inhibiting the liquefaction of soil beneath a structure during an earthquake event. Particularly, the present invention provides a seismic monito... Read More
Inventors: Hocking, Grant;, Assignee: Golder Sierra LLC (Atlanta, GA) |
Shower apparatus
The aim of the present invention is to solve the above-noted problems, eliminating the drawbacks of the cited prior art, by providing a shower apparatus which is easy and straightforward to install an... Read More
Inventors: Montanari, Filippo;, Assignee: Calibe S.r.l. (Crespellano, IT) |
Bouquet display apparatus
To achieve the foregoing and other advantages, the present invention, briefly described, provides a bouquet display apparatus which includes an adjustable clamp assembly which includes a medial strut ... Read More
Inventors: Vitalune, Lillian R.; Jones, Jill M.;, Assignee: |
Exterior wall
The present invention provides an equivalent wall and, in several respects, a more advantageous wall, constructed using a single board layer and an exterior stucco layer formed in place on the outer s... Read More
Inventors: Schneller, Joseph W.;, Assignee: National Gypsum Company (Dallas, TX) |
Seismic isolation bearing having a tension damping device
In view of the aforesaid drawbacks of the conventional displacement controlled seismic isolation bearings, it is an object of the present invention to provide an improved seismic isolation bearing cap... Read More
Inventors: Holland, Rodney H.; Burgess, Douglas G.; Strobel, William H.; Hanson, David H.;, Assignee: Applied Structures Technology LLC (Novato, CA) |
Uniform spatial action shock mount
The present invention is characterized by a shock and vibration isolating device which is provided for mounting a component on a supporting structure while absorbing with substantially equalized react... Read More
Inventors: Samarov, Victor M.; Doumani, George A.; Pauplis, William J.;, Assignee: Digital Equipment Corporation (Maynard, MA) |
Multidirectional mechanical device dissipating energy, particularly for the constraint of structures in seismic zones
The present finding uses a consolidated dissipative technology, i.e. the technology concerning the use of the sliding imposed on the ends of a metallic C-shaped band, up to now used basically to reali... Read More
Inventors: Scalfati, Daniele;, Assignee: TIS Techniche Idraulico Stradali S.p.A. (Rome, IT) |
Sound-damping and heat-insulating composite plate
I claim: 1. A sound-damping composite body consisting essentially of two metal cover layers and a porous core layer, said core layer being positioned between the two metal cover layers and bonded to e... Read More
Inventors: Scherzer, Wilhelm;, Assignee: Austria Metall Aktiengesellschaft (Braunau am Inn, AT) |
Hurricane tie
The gist of the present invention is the construction of a sheet metal tie connector for wood frame construction which incorporates in a uniquely configured "two-plane" tension connector a maximum wid... Read More
Inventors: Commins, Alfred D.;, Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc. (San Leandro, CA) |
Cant vent and rim guard air and moisture stops
The problem of moisture condensing on rim joists is solved by using a combined vapor barrier and insulation stop formed of cardboard, or other inexpensive material, and shaped to fit closely between t... Read More
Inventors: Wageman, Gerald L.;, Assignee: |
Deck post tie
The gist of the present invention is the use of a one-piece sheet metal connector which permits the base of the deck post to rest on top of the deck and to be aligned flush with the edge of the deck. ... Read More
Inventors: Gilb, Tyrell T.;, Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc. (San Leandro, CA) |
Vibration and Earthquake Isolation 
