| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 029897300 | Static structure, e.g., a building component | 77 |
| 20090019699 | Apparatus and Methods for Facilitating Installation of Conduit Systems - Apparatus/systems and methods are disclosed for facilitating installation of conduit systems through construction openings. Exemplary embodiments enable one to form, maintain, and controllably block the openings and incorporate the apparatus/systems into the finished construction. Exemplary apparatus/systems disclosed include (i) a structural member that includes one or more side walls defining an opening, one or more base flaps, and one or more top flaps, and (ii) at least one cover to controllably block said opening. Exemplary methods disclosed include (i) installing said apparatus/system that includes (1) securing the structural member relative to a deck, and (2) introducing cement/concrete relative to structural member covering the base flaps and fixing the structural member with respect to the deck, and (ii) installing a conduit system through an apparatus/system-defined opening that includes encasing the cover(s) together with the installed conduit system. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20100146788 | Asymmetrical Concrete Backerboard And Method For Making Same - The present invention is a method of making a backerboard having a fiberglass mesh on one side, and an impervious reinforcement membrane on the other side. The backerboard incorporates a low density, high compressive strength concrete core having an upper principal surface and a lower principal surface. The upper principal surface of the core is covered by a fiberglass mesh reinforcement layer, itself covered and bonded to the core by a thin layer of Portland cement. The lower principal surface of the backerboard is covered with a high tensile strength, impervious reinforcement membrane. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100251550 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GLAZING - A back bedding glazing compound applicator assembly is disclosed. The back bedding glazing compound applicator assembly comprises a nozzle head that is fluidly connected to a back bedding glazing compound supply source and a stabilizer device for retaining a fixed vertical position of a viewing surface while back bedding glazing compound is being dispensed by the nozzle head. The nozzle head includes a back bedding glazing compound channel fluidly connected to a dispensing opening. The dispensing opening is positioned adjacent a bottom surface of the nozzle head. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100257739 | METHODS AND FLANGE FOR ASSEMBLING TOWERS - A method for assembling a tower includes positioning a heated ring-shaped metal billet within a hot rolling mechanism. The hot rolling mechanism is rolled about at least a portion of the heated ring-shaped metal billet. At least a portion of the heated ring-shaped metal billet is removed, thereby at least partially forming a weld neck on the heated ring-shaped metal billet. The weld neck is welded to a tower can, thereby at least partially assembling a tower. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100319196 | Mounting kit and method for forming a recess in a concrete celling - A mounting kit and a method for connecting a sprinkler head to a coupling piece with threading, which is cast into a concrete ceiling. To enable installation of a sprinkler head concealed or visible in concrete ceilings, without costly steps for forming recesses in the concrete ceiling, it is proposed that the mounting kit include a hollow cylindrical cap with an end surface that is closed toward the outside of the concrete ceiling, a sleeve that encompasses the perimeter of the cap and a threaded element, which can be screwed into the threading and which separably connects the sleeve to the coupling piece. When the concrete ceiling is being cast, the cap is fastened to or on the concrete formwork on the outside of the concrete ceiling. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100325890 | CLOSURE FRAME CORNER JOINT - A closure frame includes at least one end rail, at least one side rail and a corner joint between ends of the corner and side rails. The corner joint includes a rail insert secured within a first of the rails. A threaded fastener is secured against rotation within the insert and extends from an open end of the first rail into a second of the rails. A nut is disposed within the second rail in threaded engagement with the end of the fastener and clamps the second rail against the open end of the first rail. The corner joint preferably is a butt joint, and a pair of rail inserts preferably are disposed within the end of the first rail so that a pair of threaded fasteners extend into the second rail and are engaged by associated nuts in the second rail. A washer plate preferably is disposed in the second rail beneath the nuts, and a gasket preferably is disposed between the second rail and the open end of the first rail to seal the corner joint. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110000088 | METHOD AND INSTALLATION FOR MANUFACTURING HOLLOW, PRISMATIC, MODULAR REINFORCED CONCRETE ELEMENTS, AND ELEMENT OBTAINED THEREFROM - Method for manufacturing modular, hollow, prismatic, monolithic reinforced-concrete elements of rectangular section, which includes the stages of concreting their side walls in two horizontally arranged formwork structures, carrying out a rotation of said formwork structures so as to leave them arranged vertically on either side of a third formwork, with said third formwork horizontal, then concreting the floor slab, placing formwork between the side walls for concreting of the ceiling slab and withdrawing the modular element, so that a high degree of monolithism is achieved, a method in which all the concretings are carried out in the horizontal, and precise control is achieved over the measurements of the element obtained. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110005078 | System for Forming a Movable Slab Foundation - An embodiment of the system for forming a movable slab foundation as comprised by the present invention has a slab foundation, at least one substantially vertical support member, at least one support surface, and at least one support sleeve. The at least one supports sleeve surrounds the at least one support member and is encased within the slab foundation and is capable of movement axially along the length of the at least one support member. The at least one vertical support member is capable of rotation relative to the at least one support sleeve to restrict the movement of the at least one support sleeve downward relative to the at least one vertical support member, thereby maintaining the height of the at least one support sleeve and the slab foundation relative to the at least one support surface. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110072665 | Method of Assembling UL Compliant Building Integrated Photovoltaic Conversion System - Methods are described for integrating a UL compliant power generating system within an exterior shell or façade of a building structure. The energy generating devices (which can be photovoltaic), control units and associated power/signal wiring are incorporated and integrated within individual unitized curtain wall units making up the façade, and are adapted to be UL compliant. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110146078 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STRUCTURE DESIGN - An embodiment of the present disclosure provides complex curved structures and methods of making the same without requiring specially made frames or the like. These structures may include complex multi-axis, spherical, semi-spherical, twisted, or other like curves, for example. In this illustrative embodiment, individually sized boxes are stacked or assembled to form the structure. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110167638 | METHOD OF FORMING A BUCKLING RESTRAINED BRACE FOR STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENT AND SEISMIC ENERGY DISSIPATION - A buckling restrained brace includes a deformable core contained within an outer casing. Ends of the core protrude from the casing for connection to a frame or other structure. A length of the deformable core between its ends, referred to as the gauge or yielding section, is capable of deforming during an earthquake or blast loading. The gauge section is differentially heat treated from the ends so that the gauge section has a lower yield strength than the ends. The casing provides containment of the core to prevent buckling of the core. A metal foil interface or unbonding layer is provided between the deformable core and the casing so that the deformable core does not bind to the casing. The buckling restrained brace provides significant performance improvements over prior art BRBs coupled with simplified assembly. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110247215 | LAMINAR COMPONENT MADE FROM COMPOSITE MATERIAL - The present invention relates to a sheet-like construction element composed of composite material, comprising two metallic outer layers, a rigid polyurethane foam layer, and a compact polyurethane layer which comprises microcapsules with a capsule core composed of latent-heat-accumulator material, and also to a process for its production, and to its use. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20120011722 | AUTOMATED SPACER FRAME FABRICATION - Method and Apparatus for fabricating a spacer frame for use in an insulating glass unit. One of a multiple number of possible spacer frame materials is chosen for the spacer frame. An elongated strip of the material is moved to a notching station where notches are formed at corner locations. The character of the notches is adjusted based on the selection of the metal strip material and more particularly to achieve bending of the material in an repeatable, straightforward manner. Better control over the notching process is also achieved by exhaust flow control of a double acting cylinder. A positioning spacer achieve very accurate side to side positioning of a die and anvil to precisely notch and deform the metal strip. Downstream from the notching station the metal strip is bent into a channel shaped elongated frame member having side walls. Further downstream a leading strip of channel shaped material is severed or separated from succeeding material still passing through the notching and bending station. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120096716 | SMART BUILDING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods are disclosed to fabricate a building structure by mixing a texture aggregate filler mixed with a phase change material (PCM), said filler including one of: perlite, glass microballoons, glass bubbles, phenolic microballoons, and microspheres; and placing the PCM with the filler on a surface exposed to a conditioned air flow to increase thermal contact between the PCM and the conditioned air flow. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120151770 | TRUSS ASSEMBLY APPARATUS - The present invention provides a truss assembly apparatus and method for coupling truss members. The apparatus comprises a first lever and second lever joined at a joint mechanism. The first lever comprises a handle at one end and a first head at another end. The second lever also comprises a handle at one end and a second head at another end. The second head further comprises a second tip for engaging a head of a truss pin. Additionally, the first head comprises a first tip which is substantially curved in profile and capable of both receiving and supporting the walls of a truss member. The first tip further comprises an opening such as a slot allowing for at least the tip of the pin to pass therethrough. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20130111758 | RESILIENT FLOOR - A method of assembling resilient floorboards is disclosed that includes the step of bending an edge of a floorboard during the assembling. The bending reduces the force required for connection of the edge to another edge of a juxtaposed floorboard. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130125400 | Structural arrangement for generally planar devices - A system and method for simplified construction and erection of planar devices such as walls comprises two types of steel channel members twisted together at right angles to form a tight, weldless and fastener-less connection. Slots in one member mate with flange elements of the other member to form the tight connection. Both steel members may be cold rolled from flat steel stock, the mating slots being cut into the flat steel stock prior to rolling. Though the resulting connections rely upon the strength of the steel itself instead of fasteners or welds, auxiliary screws or other fasteners optionally may be employed to prevent untwisting of the members after installation. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20140101940 | Slide-On Structural Positioner - A positioner used to fasten a pair of structural members together includes side walls, lateral flanges extending from the side walls, and an interior web interconnecting the side walls. Each side wall is interconnected at vertices to one of the lateral flanges and to the interior web, and the interior web includes web sections interconnected at a vertex to each other. Each vertex interconnecting one of the side walls with the interior web terminates at a void extending between adjacent portions of the one of the side walls and the interior web, and the vertex interconnecting the web sections is displaced from the lateral flange surfaces so as to avoid contact with a positioner supporting surface. A support frame and a fastening process utilizing such a positioner are also discussed. The positioner is particularly suitable for use in constructing photovoltaic panel supports. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140144025 | INSTALLATION METHOD OF EQUIPMENT, ANCHOR MEMBER SUPPORTING MECHANISM AND ANCHOR BOLT UNIT - Efficiency of installation work of equipment such as an ECCS pump is enhanced. In an installation method of equipment, a pit can unit in which an upper side frame, a pit can, various reinforcing steels including vertical reinforcing bars reinforcing the above from a periphery, and an anchor plate supporting mechanism are integrated is manufactured in advance, and the pit can unit is placed on an MMR via a lower side frame. Further, an anchor bolt unit is disposed on the anchor plate supporting mechanism after primary concrete is deposited, a relative positional relationship of respective foundation bolts relative to the pit can is corrected by using a template, and secondary concrete is deposited under the state in which the positional relationship is corrected. After that, the ECCS pump is carried into the pit can, and an installation of the ECCS pump is completed by fixing the carried ECCS pump through the respective foundation bolts of which bottom sides are embedded. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140298658 | Method For Manufacturing A Multi-Layered Support Structure - A method for manufacturing a multi-layered support structure provides ergonomic, adaptable seating support. The method providing multiple cooperative layers to maximize global comfort and support while enhancing adaptation to localized variations in a load, such as in the load applied when a person sits in a chair. The cooperative layers each include elements such as pixels, springs, support rails, and other elements to provide this adaptable comfort and support. The method for manufacturing the multi-layered support structure uses aligned material to provide a flexible yet durable support structure. Accordingly, the method provides a multi-layered support structure, which provides maximum comfort for a wide range of body shapes and sizes. | 10-09-2014 |
| 20140304991 | SHAPING APPARATUS AND SHAPING METHOD FOR CHASSIS - A shaping apparatus of the invention is used for shaping a chassis and includes a machine body, a first die, a second die and a plurality of shaping members. The first die is disposed at a side of the machine body and the chassis is suitable to be placed and positioned at the first die. The second die is disposed at another side of the machine body. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140352151 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING UNDERCABINET VENTILATION HOOD - A method for installing a ventilation hood to an underside of a wall cabinet including providing a ventilation hood having a housing, a removable utility structure with an aligning mechanism and at least one hanger stud. The removable utility structure is placed proximate the wall cabinet in at least one measuring position, wherein the aligning mechanism of the removable utility structure locates anchorage points of the ventilation hood. Hanger studs are secured in the anchorage points. The removable utility structure is secured to the housing in a structural position at least partially covering an electrical system of the ventilation hood. The housing is placed on the hanger studs to secure the ventilation hood proximate the wall cabinet. Electrical power is connected to the electrical system while the housing is secured on the hanger studs. The housing of the ventilation hood is then secured to the wall cabinet. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20140373360 | GUARDRAIL STANCHION AND SYSTEM - A guardrail system ( | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150047198 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING UNDERCABINET VENTILATION HOOD - A ventilation hood is mounted to an underside of a cabinet by left and right support brackets each including a main body from which depend at least one support tab or hanger, as well as a locator tab. The main body is aligned on the cabinet, while the locator tab appropriately spaces the support bracket from an upstanding rear wall. Thereafter, the ventilation hood is positioned so the support tabs are received in slots formed in a top panel of the hood and, upon sliding the hood rearward, the hood rides upon ramped or tapered surfaces of the support tabs to position the hood against the cabinet while hanging the hood from the support tabs. Thereafter, the support tabs are bent to retain the ventilation hood in an operational position. Employing the distinct aligning, positioning and hanging structure enables a single person to readily mount the ventilation hood. | 02-19-2015 |
| 20160008868 | MANUFACTURING COMPOSITE TUBULAR STRUCTURES USING ADJUSTABLE CYLINDRICAL MECHANICAL PRESSURE DEVICE AND PROCESS | 01-14-2016 |
| 20160069084 | Lath Stapling System - A cost-effective and expeditious method for attaching a water channel layer to lath pre-installation, for subsequent application to an inner wall structure, increasing the efficiency and decreasing the cost of building construction, and also encompasses the stock material made thereby. In one form, there is a stapling frame equipped to be placed in juxtaposition to a water channel layer atop a layer of lath on and adjacent surface. A plurality of staplers mounted to the frame then combine the water channel layer and lath to form an integrated stock material that can then be used in a wall structure. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160169526 | PREFABRICATED STRUCTURE FOR USE IN CONSTRUCTING OUTDOOR FIREPLACES AND THE LIKE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME | 06-16-2016 |
| 029897310 | Openwork, e.g., a truss, joist, frame, lattice-type or box beam | 15 |
| 20090094836 | Portable wall framing fixture - The present invention relates to a portable framing fixture for fabricating wall frames. Pneumatically controlled clamping mechanisms retain and locate various components of a frame wall. Spring loaded locator pins allow for variations in openings in the frame wall and allow for various frame wall designs. An offloading system allows for removal of completed frame walls from the portable framing fixture. The portable framing fixture is mounted onto a wheeled axle assembly to allow for easy transportation of the portable framing fixture to different job sites. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090106979 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE AUTOMATED FABRICATION OF TRUSSES - An automated fabrication system is provided that utilizes electromagnetism to manipulate and/or sense the location of raw materials on a platform. Tools located around said platform may be utilized to fabricate a predetermined structure out of the raw materials. Tags that can be electromagnetically manipulated and sensed may be placed on passive raw materials. Structures fabricated from such a system may be, for example, a roof truss. Additionally, the fabrication system may be mobilized by way of a truck such that structures may be built on-site. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20100154218 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FABRICATING ROOF TRUSSES OR SIMILAR STRUCTURES - In a method and system for fabrication of roof trusses or similar structures wherein the structure is assembled from members to be set against each other and the members are fastened to each other by means of nail plates or similar fastening means, data defining the structure is produced for controlling the fabrication, one or more planes (T | 06-24-2010 |
| 20120216406 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TRUSS ASSEMBLY - The disclosure generally relates to a locating assembly as a component of a locating table segment for positioning truss segments in a truss assembly system. The system generally includes a plurality of table segments aligned in parallel and adapted to position a series of locating blocks on a top surface of the system/table, where each block is a component of one of a plurality of locating assemblies in the system. The block positions collectively define an outer boundary of a support truss (e.g., as a roofing truss). Once the blocks are moved to their desired position, appropriately sized truss segments are placed within the block-defined boundary and fastened together. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20130036612 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A HONEYCOMB-STRUCTURED OBJECT - A method for manufacturing a honeycomb-structured object having a plurality of through holes having ends thereof plugged, including a step of pressing a plugging material against one end surface of a honeycomb-structured object | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130067747 | METHOD OF MARKING TRUSS SYSTEMS - There is provided a method of marking truss systems including the steps of: inputting project/customer data at point of sale into a mass-customized truss system design engine; generating manufacture information by the design engine; providing a plurality of truss members; and marking each of the plurality of truss members with the manufacturing information. In another aspect of the invention there is provided a method of marking truss systems comprising the steps of: determining a plurality of roll formed members for a particular truss system having a plurality of in-plane trusses and out-of-plane members connected to the in-plane trusses; and roll forming, cutting and marking at least a portion of the plurality of roll formed members providing detailed and complete information for: assembling the in-plane trusses; erecting the in-plane trusses; and installing the out-of-plane members. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130283617 | TRUSS SUPPLY AND RIGGING TABLE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Embodiments of the invention relate to a rigging table system that delivers the members from the cutting station to a location behind the workers at the rigging table, transports the members vertically below the surface of the floor on which the workers stand, horizontally transports the members underneath the floor on which the workers stand, and delivers the members vertically above the surface of the floor in front of the workers for assembly on the rigging table. The members are delivered through the use of systems that drop, slide, lift, and extend the members of the truss to the desired locations using automatic sensors or call buttons. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20140101941 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTINUOUSLY PRODUCING A MESH-TYPE SUPPORT - Method for continuously producing a mesh-type support by welding a lower member arrangement, which comprises at least one lower member, in particular two lower members, and an upper member, which is arranged at a specific height in relation to the lower member arrangement, and has at least one diagonal member running back and forth between the at least one lower member and the upper member, in particular in a zigzagging form, wherein the welding of the at least one lower member and the upper member to the at least one diagonal member is performed by means of a lower-member welding device and an upper-member welding device, wherein the height of the upper member in relation to the lower member arrangement is changed during the continuous production of the mesh-type support. The invention also relates to a device for carrying out the method. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20150047199 | Sheetmetal Construction Truss and its Method of Continuous Automated Manufacture - A linear construction truss comprising a hollow shell with a square cross section and a core composed of linked tetrahedra, and a method of manufacturing of said linear construction truss. | 02-19-2015 |
| 20160123023 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSEMBLY OF A SHORING TOWER - Method for assembly of a shoring tower ( | 05-05-2016 |
| 029897312 | Frame component | 5 |
| 20130042480 | Method and Apparatus for Manufacturing a Wooden Construction Made of Rod-Like Members - In the method, grippers are placed on a stationary assembly table and rod-like members forming a wooden construction are laid on the support of said grippers. The wooden construction can be for example a roof truss or a wall frame. The assembly table comprises a vertical fastening plane to which the grippers are fastened. The fastening plane can be made of ferrous material and the grippers can be fastened to the fastening plane magnetically or by means of a suction pad gripper. The fastening of the grippers to the fastening plane, the fastening of the rod-like members to the grippers and the joint connecting the rod-like members are conducted by means of an assembly robot. The joint may be a nail plate joint, a nail, screw or staple joint or a glued joint. From the CAD file of the wooden construction a list of commands controlling the operation of the assembly robot is generated by means of a decompression program. The grippers belonging to the apparatus comprise first grippers and second grippers. The first grippers comprise a frame to be fastened to the fastening plane and a supporting part fastened to the frame. The supporting part comprises a face supporting surface to be positioned against the face of the rod-like member, an edge supporting surface to be positioned against the edge surface and a pivot plate for pressing the rod-like member against the face supporting surface. The second grippers comprise a frame to be fastened to the fastening plane and a gripping bracket. The gripping bracket comprises a grip surface to be positioned against the face of the rod-like member, a lip to be positioned against the edge surface, as well as a gripping member, such as a suction pad, for adhering to the surface of the rod-like member. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20140041232 | FABRICATION MEMBER - A method of making a composite fabrication member having a shape selected from the group consisting of C-shape, U-shape, or Z-shape by providing first and third planar members suitable to form bases of a composite fabrication member, providing a second planar member suitable to form a web of a composite fabrication member, uncoiling and passing through accumulators the planar members, aligning the planar members, attaching the first, second, and third planar members together at respective side portions by induction welding to form a composite intermediate product to form a composite fabrication member having a shape selected from the group consisting of C-shape, lipped C-shape, U-shape, lipped U-shape, Z-shape or lipped Z-shape. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140053406 | FABRICATION MEMBER - A method of making a composite fabrication member having a shape selected from the group consisting of C-shape, U-shape, or Z-shape by providing first and third planar members suitable to form bases of a composite fabrication member, providing a second planar member suitable to form a web of a composite fabrication member, uncoiling and passing through accumulators the planar members, aligning the planar members, attaching the first, second, and third planar members together at respective side portions by induction welding to form a composite intermediate product to form a composite fabrication member having a shape selected from the group consisting of C-shape, lipped C-shape, U-shape, lipped U-shape, Z-shape or lipped Z-shape. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140331499 | Method for manufacturing a formwork element - A method for manufacturing a formwork element | 11-13-2014 |
| 20160144421 | AUTOMATED SPACER FRAME FABRICATION - Method and Apparatus for fabricating a spacer frame for use in an insulating glass unit. One of a multiple number of possible spacer frame materials is chosen for the spacer frame. An elongated strip of the material is moved to a notching station where notches are formed at corner locations. The character of the notches is adjusted based on the selection of the metal strip material and more particularly to achieve bending of the material hi an repeatable, straightforward manner. Better control over the notching process is also achieved by exhaust row control of a double acting cylinder. A positioning spacer achieve very accurate side to side positioning of a die and anvil to precisely notch and deform the metal strip. Downstream from the notching station the metal strip is to bent into a channel shaped elongated frame member having side walls. Further downstream leading strip of channel shaped material is severed or separated from succeeding material still passing through the notching and bending station. | 05-26-2016 |
| 029897320 | Panel | 25 |
| 20080301945 | METHOD OF FORMING RECTANGULAR PANELS FOR USE IN A PANELLING SYSTEM - A panelling system preferably for floors is defined by a series of panels each formed of a plurality of tongue and groove main floor plank strips arranged side edge to side edge and cut to a common length with a tongue along one cut edge and a groove along the other. At the edges are attached first and second dividing strips formed also from the flooring planks fastened together to form a common panel member for transportation and installation. Each divider strip includes a ninety degree point extending beyond the sides of the main strips to meet with the points of other strips to fill the spaces between the panels. The strips are fastened by pins from the rear or by a bonded sheet material on the rear. A method for assembly includes re-cutting the tongue or groove along one edge after compression of the main strips together to ensure accuracy. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20090282686 | Self-contained accordian shutter system - A method for manufacturing protective shutters is provided. The method may include: shaping metal to form shutter components, the shutter components comprising at least a top guide piece and a bottom guide piece, a plurality of shutter blades, and side supports; cutting the shutter components to predetermined dimensions; drilling screw holes into the shutter components at predetermined locations; providing a plurality of guide wheels for guiding the shutter blades along a hollow portion in the top guide piece; providing a plurality of protruding pieces for protruding from joints where two shutter blades attach and for guiding the shutter blades along the top and bottom guide pieces; and providing mounting hardware for attaching the protective shutters to a fixed structure and for attaching the shutter components together. The shutter components, guide wheels, protruding pieces, and mounting hardware are for being packaged together for delivery to a recipient. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090293280 | METHOD OF MAKING A COMPOSITE BUILDING PANEL - A composite building panel includes a substantially rigid planar sheet and a substantially rigid first skin. The first skin includes a plurality of anchors embedded in the sheet. The anchors fix the first skin to the sheet. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100058590 | METHOD FOR PROCESSING A SIDE EDGE OF A PANEL, AND A DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT THE METHOD - The invention relates to a method for processing a side edge of a panel ( | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100139095 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING ENGINEERED WOOD FLOORING AND PRODUCT - A method for manufacturing an engineered wood flooring product including providing a flat plywood platform having an original thickness, sanding top and bottom surfaces of the platform to achieve a final thickness less than the original thickness, wherein the amount of material removed from the bottom surface is greater than the top surface to induce center lift in the platform, applying adhesive to the platform, applying a veneer face to the platform, and subjecting the lay-up to a lineal pressing system to ensure bonding. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100146789 | Curved building panel, building structure, panel curving system and methods for making curved building panels - A building panel formed from sheet material extends in a longitudinal direction along its length and includes a curved center portion in cross section, a pair of side portions extending from the curved center portion, and a pair of connecting portions extending from the side portions. The curved center portion includes a plurality segments extending in the longitudinal direction. The panel is curved in the longitudinal direction without having transverse corrugations. A particular segment may have a depth greater than that of another segment to accommodate the longitudinal curve. A system for longitudinally curving the panel includes first and second curving assemblies, each of which includes multiple rollers arranged to contact the panel as it passes along, a positioning mechanism for changing a relative rotational orientation between the first and second curving assemblies, a drive system for moving the panel longitudinally, and a control system for controlling the positioning mechanism. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100319197 | COMBINATION METHOD FOR COMBINATION PLATES - A combination method for combination plates of the present invention, in which a plurality of C linking plates are installed on a building surface or frame surface, and the C linking plate is provided with a surface, and is at least provided with one C pocket and one J post. Moreover, a cavity is formed between the C pocket and the J post, and the C pocket and the J post are used to form a height difference between the C linking plate and the building surface or frame surface, thereby forming a sealed chamber between the cavity and the building surface or frame surface, and enabling providing the effectiveness to insulate against sound, temperature, dampness and moisture, as well as providing electric insulation. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100325891 | Heated insulating glass panel with a fitting - A heated insulating glass panel, with a fitting, is provided. The heated insulating glass panel is formed from two dielectric sheets that are separated by a spacer, which has a spacer layer at the spacer edge. The fitting, which is made of a fitting base portion and a fitting tubular portion, is attached to the spacer layer at the spacer edge by way of, for example, two screws. Thus, the fitting provides a pathway for routing wires into and away from the heated insulating glass panel. If necessary, an elbow may be provided which attaches to the fitting tubular portion for changing the direction of the routing of the wires. In addition, conduit may be attached to the fitting to route the wiring to and from the heated insulating glass panel. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110119921 | Fabric Former - An apparatus for making a reinforcement strip includes a former for receiving and folding a foldable material about a longitudinal fold line. A pocket former may be provided to make a pocket for receiving piping. A piping guide may be provided to provide piping to the pocket. A support strip guide may be used to provide a support strip to the pocket. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110154665 | FLOORBOARDS WITH DECORATIVE GROOVES - Floorboards are shown, which consist of a core and a surface layer and are provided with decorative joint edges which are formed by removing the surface layer. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20120233861 | Process for forming a fiber reinforced core panel able to be contoured - A process for forming a fiber reinforced core panel which is able to be contoured includes the following steps. First, slice a sheet of a low density material a plurality of times in a first direction of the sheet on at least one side, where the slices extend through only a portion of the thickness of the sheet, then divide the sheet in the second direction of the sheet into a series of low density strips having at least three faces (major face, a first edge face, a second edge face, and optionally a minor face) where the slices in the sheet form a series of cuts in the major or minor face of the low density strips. Next, arrange the series of low density strips to form a core panel and thread a continuous fibrous reinforcement sheet through the low density strips such that the fibrous reinforcement sheet is disposed between adjacent strips and adjacent to the major or minor faces of the low density strips. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120246939 | Integrated Panelization - An integrated method and system for producing cold-formed steel wall, roof, and/or floor panels is disclosed. Included in the present general inventive concept is the input of design parameters into a computer having design software operating thereon, the generation of design decisions based on those parameters, the issuance of fabrication instructions to one or more roll formers to fabricate the panel components substantially according to those fabrication instructions, and the fabrication of the panel components by the roll formers substantially in accordance with the fabrication instructions. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120285020 | Edge Wrapping of cover sheet for panel - A process and apparatus for simultaneously securing opposite parallel edge flaps of a flexible cover sheet to opposite parallel edge faces of a wall panel. A pair of wiping devices move downwardly and wipe the edge flap against the edge faces and transversely tension the cover sheet. Top sweep devices move down into holding contact with the cover sheet adjacent the parallel edge faces to maintain the transverse tension in the sheet. The edge flaps are then deflected and adhesive applied to the edge faces and back surfaces of the edge flaps. The wiping devices then again wipe the flaps downward into pressed contact with the edge faces to create an adhesive securement therewith. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20130074343 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A PANEL ASSEMBLY - A method of manufacturing a panel assembly comprises the steps of: forming a base structure including a first layer and mounting members; bending the mounting members to define a mounting surface; forming a second layer; and coupling the second layer to the first layer. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130247379 | COMPOSITE BUILDING AND PANEL SYSTEMS - A building panel structure is disclosed, where the building panel structure includes composite building panels. A composite building panel includes a core and a coating applied over the core. In some embodiments the core consists of a frame and one or more than one insulating structural block. The insulating structural blocks can be encapsulated polystyrene (EPS) foam blocks. In some embodiments the coating includes an inner scratch layer and an outer main brown layer. The inner scratch layer can be formed of at least two layers. The outer main brown layer can include a fiberglass mesh embedded into the outer main brown layer. A method of forming a building panel structure is disclosed which includes forming a core using a frame and one or more than block, applying an inner scratch layer to the core, and applying an outer main brown layer over the inner scratch layer. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130263454 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A MECHANICAL LOCKING SYSTEM FOR BUILDING PANELS - Building panels | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130283618 | AUTOMATED APPARATUS FOR CONSTRUCTING ASSEMBLIES OF BUILDING COMPONENTS - A system for constructing wall panels comprising a plurality of structural members includes: a source of structural members of predetermined size; a horizontal table configured to support planks as they are being formed into a wall panel, the table including a stationary section and a movable carriage that is configured to move in a longitudinal direction toward and away from the stationary section; an articulated arm unit having a gripper, the articulating arm unit positioned to retrieve boards from the source with the gripper and place them on the table; at least one first clamping unit mounted to the stationary section for clamping structural members thereto; at least one second clamping unit mounted to the movable carriage for clamping structural members thereto; and a controller that controls the movement of the articulating arm unit and the movable carriage. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20140075757 | FLOOR-TO-CEILING PARTITION WALL ASSEMBLY - A method of installing a panel member on a frame assembly includes the steps of providing a panel member having inner and outer surfaces and providing one or more positioning assemblies on the inner surface of the panel. The positioning assemblies each having an adjustable positioning member adapted to engage a portion of the frame assembly. The method further includes setting the positioning members to determine a registration point for the panel member along the frame assembly. One or more driving assemblies are then provided on the inner surface of the panel, each having a biasing member adapted to engage a portion of the frame assembly to drive the panel member towards the registration point on the frame assembly. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140090253 | TOOL FOR INSTALLING PANELS - A tool for use in installing panels, especially for laying floor panels, is provided. The tool includes an elongate body portion having a projecting edge portion configured to be inserted along a side of a panel to retain a sealing member along the side of the panel from interfering with laying of an adjacent panel, A length of the projecting edge portion is selectively adjustable to suit a variety of panel dimensions. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140250691 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING OF CELLULAR BOARD, CELLULAR BOARD, METHOD FOR PRODUCING CELLULAR BOARD ELEMENT OF STEEL PLATE STRIP, AND PRODUCTION LINE - The object of the invention is a method for manufacturing cellular board, a cellular board, a method for producing cellular board element of steel plate strip, and a production line. A cellular board according to the invention comprises a number of originally separate profiles of plate-like material, which have been fastened to each other. A single profile is intended to form in a finished cellular board
| 09-11-2014 |
| 20140259672 | FENCE PANEL CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A fence panel construction device includes a structural member and a pair of post members coupled to the structural member. Each post member includes a pair of attachment devices configured to removably attach a pair of fence stringers to the pair of post members. A pair of actuator mechanisms are coupled to a respective one of the pair of post members to position the pair of post members corresponding to a pair of fence posts on a property. A finishing assembly is coupled to the structural member and includes at least one fastening device and at least one trimming device both operable to move vertically. The finishing assembly is operable to move horizontally while the at least one fastening device fastens fence boards to the pair of fence stringers and at least one trimming device trims the fence boards. A method of making a fence panel is provided. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20150013163 | INSULATED WALL PANEL APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Methods, systems, and apparatuses for providing insulation for a wall panel, an embodiment of an insulated wall panel including a weather barrier, an insulating layer abutting the weather barrier, a moisture barrier abutting the insulating layer, and structural layer abutting the moisture barrier, and possibly a second insulating layer abutting the structural layer. The insulated wall panel may also include a plurality of nails, each nail having a head embedded in the insulating wall panel abutting the structural layer. A nail gun including a barrel with a toothed end or an end with an adjacent having a flat outer side may propel the nail into the insulating wall panel. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150128422 | METHOD OF FORMING STEEL CLADDING CONSTRUCTION FOR BUILDINGS - A method for forming cladding panels includes providing a panel forming unit comprising an embossing unit, a punch press, a stamping die, a shear press and a roll former, wherein a panel media is moved through the panel forming unit, placing the panel media proximate the panel forming unit and feeding the panel media into the panel forming unit, embossing a texture defined by the panel media using the embossing unit, pressing guide lines and guide indents into the panel media using the punch press, stamping a relief pattern into the panel media using the stamping die such that the texture is defined within the relief pattern, cutting the panel media into panels using the shear press and forming at least one flange on an edge of each of the panels using the roll former, wherein the panels each include a flange, the texture and the relief pattern. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20160060879 | MECHANICAL LOCKING SYSTEM FOR FLOOR PANELS - Floor panels are provided with a mechanical locking system having small local protrusions which reduce displacement along the joint when the panels are laying flat on the sub floor and locked vertically and horizontally. A method to install a floor comprising a plurality of rectangular floor panels laying in parallel rows on a sub floor with long and short edges which are connectable to each other along one pair of adjacent long edges and one pair of adjacent short edges. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160201338 | FLOOR COVERING AND LOCKING SYSTEMS | 07-14-2016 |
| 029897330 | Columnar member | 3 |
| 20080313907 | Method For Reinforcing a Metal Tubular Structure - The invention concerns a method for reinforcing a metal tubular structure ( | 12-25-2008 |
| 20140345140 | Method For Building Air Separating Units In A Remote Manufacturing Yard - A method for fabricating a distillation column in a remote location away from a permanent manufacturing facility is provided. In one embodiment, the method can include the steps of: forming a plurality of column sections each having a diameter D, each column section comprising a plurality of courses that have been horizontally welded together, wherein each course is comprised of two or more partial shells that have been vertically welded together, wherein each of the two or more partial shells was created by vertically rolling a rectangular plate having a length of at least | 11-27-2014 |
| 20160108897 | SEAWATER RESISTANT GROUT MATERIAL COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING OFFSHORE WIND TURBINE STRUCTURE USING SAME - The present invention provides a seawater resistant grout material composition and a method for constructing an offshore wind turbine structure using the same, the seawater resistant grout material composition comprising: 2˜10 wt % of high strength admixture; 25˜35 wt % of type I Portland cement; 30˜45 wt % of silica sand having a particle size of 30˜60 mesh; 5˜15 wt % of silica sand having a particle size of 60˜100 mesh; and 5˜10 wt % of silica sand having a particle size of 100˜200 mesh, wherein the high strength admixture is obtained by mixing and pulverizing 45˜99 wt % of slag and 1˜55 wt % of anhydrite, thus the present invention has excellent seawater resistance, excellent strength development characteristics at a low temperature, and increased compressive strength and durability to allow withstanding cyclic loads due to wind and wave pressure. | 04-21-2016 |
| 029897340 | Metal reinforcement member for nonmetallic, e.g., concrete, structural element | 3 |
| 20090183369 | METHOD FOR MAKING A REINFORCEMENT DEVICE FOR A CONCRETE STRUCTURAL MEMBER, AND METHOD FOR STRENGTHENING THE CONCRETE STRUCTURAL MEMBER - A method for making a reinforcement device for a concrete structure includes the steps of (a) installing a plurality of parallel reinforcement rebars, and (b) embracing the reinforcement rebars with a cable unit by winding the cable unit around the reinforcement rebars. The cable unit has a plurality of wires twisted together. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20120186086 | METHOD FOR BANK EQUIPMENT REINFORCEMENT AND FIXATION THROUGH AN ANCHORAGE BASE - “METHOD FOR BANK EQUIPMENT REINFORCEMENT AND FIXATION THROUGH AN ANCHORAGE BASE”, which is intended for the reinforcement and clamping of ATMS and “Cash Dispensers” type equipment, being characterized by envisioning the installation of jackets ( | 07-26-2012 |
| 20140068946 | FIRE-RESISTANCE ENHANCING METHOD FOR THE HIGH STRENGTH CONCRETE STRUCTURE - Disclosed is a method of enhancing fire resistance of high-strength concrete by mixing a spalling reducer (fiber cocktail) into the concrete to control spalling and performing shear reinforcement of main steel bars using shear stiffeners based on a wire rope and spacers. | 03-13-2014 |
| 029897350 | Beam or girder | 4 |
| 20120291286 | Method for Fabricating a Reinforced Wide Shallow Concrete Beam with Increased Shear Resistance Efficiency - A method for fabricating a reinforced concrete beam which greatly increases the effectiveness of stirrups in contributing to shear resistance. The method for fabricating a reinforced concrete beam generally includes the steps of positioning a plurality of rebars parallel with respect to each other to form the internal reinforced frame of the beam. A plurality of stirrups may then be extended around the plurality of rebars to provide additional support. An equivalent spacing value is computed in terms of transverse spacing (s | 11-22-2012 |
| 20140173903 | Prefabricated Structural Concrete Beam and Methods for Use - A structural beam, and methods for use, comprising a prefabricated structural concrete portion and a poured-in-place structural concrete portion, wherein said poured-in-place portion comprises at least ten percent of the total weight of said structural beam. Reinforcing extends from the prefabricated portion to the poured-in-place portion. In a preferred embodiment, the structural beam is an “inverted-T” beam, and the prefabricated structural concrete portion comprises the lower corbel portion of the beam, and the poured-in-place portion comprises an upper stem portion of the beam. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140331498 | MODULAR MULTIFUNCTIONAL MOTHER-BEAM - Multifunctional modular mother-beam built in structural steel or similar light, sturdy material, with a “U” configuration and provided with holes along its entire length, either on the back side, on the flanks, or on the edges, by which said mother-beams connect to one another either through their back sides, their flanks, or their edges, at any angle. They are fastened with screws inserted into said holes, with no need for welding. The flanks and edges are bended to facilitate fitting and fastening of the mother-beams. Mother-beams may connect by overlapping their back sides, by joining their edges, by joining their flanks, by joining flanks with edges, edges or flanks with the back side, through direct or reversed connection. It can act as a beam, pillar, trussed beam or bar, being especially useful in the construction of large areas, such as pavilions or similar constructions. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20150375282 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A BEAM - A method of manufacturing a beam comprises rolling, in a longitudinally profiled rolling process, two flange pieces ( | 12-31-2015 |
