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Document | Title | Date |
20080289279 | Sheathing/Weather Resistive Barrier Method and System - A sheathing product having a structural substrate with two or more edges. The sheathing product also having a weather resistive barrier attached to the structural substrate prior to securing the structural substrate to a frame of a building. A part of the weather resistive barrier extends beyond an edge of the structural substrate to create a flap that allows the weather resistive barrier to be attached to an abutting sheathing product. | 11-27-2008 |
20090038251 | COVERING MODULE AND ANCHOR SHEET - This application discloses a relatively thin flexible anchor sheet for installation under carpets or other decorative coverings and a covering module composed of a pre-attached decorative covering and anchor sheet which can be assembled by overlapping hook and loop attachment to an additional covering module to create a complete floor covering of carpet, tile, stone or other material and without attachment to a floor. | 02-12-2009 |
20090038252 | PANEL FOR USE IN A SIDING SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING A DECORATIVE COVERING ON A SUPPORT SURFACE - The present invention relates to a siding system for covering a support surface comprising a panel including a body presenting a plane and having a top edge and a bottom edge. The body has a first locking element presenting a nailing hem and a second locking element for spacing the bottom edge of the body from the support surface. The panel has a spacer interconnecting the first locking element and the body of the panel for spacing the top edge of the body from the support surface such that the plane is substantially parallel to the support surface. Additionally, the siding system includes a second panel substantially similar to the first panel such that the second panel interlocks with the first panel. The cooperation of the spacer and the second locking element results in the alignment of the plane of the first panel with the plane of the second panel such that both planes are substantially parallel to the support surface. | 02-12-2009 |
20090049782 | INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACE ANCHORING SYSTEM - A method for attaching interior or exterior surfaces, such as drywall or siding, is disclosed. An integrally insulated concrete wall is described that includes two concrete wythes, insulation sandwiched between the wythes, and connectors that extend through the insulation. At the end of the connector, an anchor is provided. In order to attach a surface such as drywall or siding to the concrete, nails or screws are driven through the surface and into the anchors, thus eliminating the need to construct a frame. | 02-26-2009 |
20090056266 | EXTERIOR-WALL STRUCTURE - The exterior-wall structure comprises two or more kinds of exterior panels. The two or more kinds of exterior panels have the same outline shape, the same dimensions, and the same surface texture, and, the two or more kinds of exterior panels have respectively a different number, including zero, of grooves on each surface. Each groove runs an entire length of each exterior panel continuously in a longitudinal direction of the exterior panel. The two or more kinds of exterior panels are arranged side by side to form an exterior-wall surface. | 03-05-2009 |
20090120028 | Insulating panel and method for building and insulating walls and ceilings - A method for manufacturing insulated structural panels for walls, roofs, ceilings, and floors with fixed structural members inserted in to machined cavities that allows for seamless joining of adjacent panels, all stud distances are at industry standard, for sheet hanging simultaneously with truss support without needing top plates for load distribution. The panels yield extreme insulation, sound attenuation, and structural values, while remaining light weight and economical. The composites are non out gassing and zero flame spread, also free from deterioration, and are air, vapor and moisture impermeable. Additional stiffener web is inserted at every four feet of height for higher shear, wind, snow, live and dead loads, and attached to the foundation with a “U” shaped steel channel or track secured with screws to the bottom and top of the panel. Track is also attached at doors and windows openings. All finishes, can be attached to the panels. | 05-14-2009 |
20090272061 | Mounting apparatus for protective covers - An inexpensive device is provided for quickly and efficiently securing protective panels such as, for example, plywood and the like, to exterior surfaces of buildings to protect windows, doors and/or other vulnerable features from wind and flying debris. The device comprises a stationary base, and a clamping member attached to such base. At least one device of the present invention is mounted to a building in general proximity to a window, door or other feature to be covered with a protective panel; the clamping member(s) secure the protective panels in place against the building. When not in use, the present invention can be maintained in a stowed position. | 11-05-2009 |
20090277119 | AN INSULATING WALL SYSTEM FOR A BUILDING STRUCTURE - The present invention concerns an insulating wall system for a building structure, wherein said wall system comprises a first wall having an exterior surface with insulation material attached to said exterior surface of said first wall by elongated fastening members extending through at least one wall member of a second wall and the insulation material and being fixed to the first wall, wherein said elongated fastening members are mounted substantially perpendicular to the exterior surface of the first wall and that the elongated fastening members are mounted pre-stressed with a predetermined amount of tension so that frictional forces between the insulation material and the exterior surface of the first wall and the inner surface of the second wall, respectively, are established. A wall system according to the invention includes fewer components and may provide an improved insulation as the components constituting thermal bridging may be reduced. | 11-12-2009 |
20100005746 | Insulating prefab wall structure - The present invention describes a prefab wall structure which provides a reduced thermal conductivity. More particularly, the prefac wall structure comprises a stud assembly made of at least two studs secured one to the other through a contact surface lateral to said stud. This reduces the conductivity of the temperature exchange throughout the wall. | 01-14-2010 |
20100018147 | Floor Panel, Flooring System and Method for Laying Flooring System - A floor panel comprises a protrusion end face having a protrusion and a recess end face having a recess. The profiles of the protrusion and the recess are allowed to be installed in the following manner: placing the protrusion nearby the recess of an already installed floor panel, and then applying a pressure to introduce the protrusion in the recess. A flooring system allows use of said method to install more than one floor panel. According to the solution of the present invention, the installation and pave of the floor panels is very simple and the installed floor panels do not easily separate. | 01-28-2010 |
20100058700 | Building construction using structural insulating core - The present invention relates to an improved wall system where a wall form mold has a structural insulated core assembled to form a structural insulated panel (SIP) to form a concrete beam and concrete column to be poured anywhere within the wall as well as between building modules when placed together and erected vertically. The interlocking wall molds interlock within the wall as well as between panels and modules. The wall panels allow concrete columns and beams to be formed with an ICF in any size and shape. The structural insulated core consists of interlocking foam spacers and support channels which can be glued or screwed together to form an independent wall or as part of a precast wall with columns and beams integrated within the wall panels. Expanded and insulating flanges within the wall forming mold separates the wall forming structure from the wall surfaces. | 03-11-2010 |
20100071294 | METAL COMPOSITE TILE - A metal composite tile includes a first metal sheet, a second metal sheet, a non-metal core disposed between and coupling the first and second metal sheets, and an adhesive disposed on a first side of the first metal sheet. The non-metal core is coupled to a second side of the first metal sheet. The metal composite tile also includes a release paper sheet adhered to the first side of the first metal sheet and covering the adhesive. The release paper sheet is removable from the first metal sheet to expose the adhesive. | 03-25-2010 |
20100088992 | CONNECTOR AND SYSTEM FOR SUPPORTING VENEER PANELS - A connector for coupling a veneer panel to a back-up comprises a support member comprising a mounting flange adapted for securing the support member to said back-up wall, and first and second support member side walls extending outwardly from the mounting flange. The first and second support member side walls define at least one generally horizontal slot when the support member is secured to the back-up wall. The connector further comprises a veneer connector configured for non-rotational sliding receipt in the generally horizontal slot and adapted to support a generally horizontal edge of said veneer panel when the veneer connector is received in the generally horizontal slot and when the support member is secured to the back-up wall. | 04-15-2010 |
20100095626 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ATTACHING THERMAL PROTECTION, INSULATION AND SECONDARY STRUCTURES TO SANDWICH STRUCTURES - A floating stud assembly system of particular use in attaching insulating material to aircraft structures is described employing a stud extended through a hole in a plate. The plate comprises a pocket or cavity and an end of the stud is configured to reside in the pocket or cavity such that the stud is retained by the plate while still being allowed movement in a plane. | 04-22-2010 |
20100107539 | INSULATING WALL PANEL APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Methods, systems, and apparatuses for an insulated wall panel. An embodiment of the insulated wall panel having an insulating layer with sheathing on one side and a plurality of studs on the other. Another embodiment of the insulated wall panel having a removable chase portion formed in an insulating panel. | 05-06-2010 |
20100107540 | Attachment element for studded plastic sheets - The invention relates to an attachment element for studded plastic sheets comprising a base body with at least one stud projecting from a front of the base body. To provide an attachment means that results both in a tear-resistant attachment of the studded plastic sheet to the building wall and in extensive surface contact at a top edge of the studded plastic sheet, it is provided that a head portion is arranged on the base body, which fully or at least partially projects from the front of the base body with a resiliently deformable area. | 05-06-2010 |
20100199586 | Insulation system for cement walls - This invention relates to a building wall construction comprising of an already existing cement wall, plastic insulating panels, c-shaped fasteners and an interior framework composed of vertical studs and/or beams. The exterior faces of the panels are placed adjacent to the interior face of the cement wall. The insulating panels are comprised of equally spaced vertical channels along its length. Fasteners are placed inside the vertical channels and are used as the connecting element between the panels and the cement wall. The exterior faces of the studs or beams are then placed adjacent to the interior face of the fasteners. By having insulating panels between the fasteners and the studs or beams, this assures that no thermal bridge is created, thus better insulating the living space. The vertical channels allow for the fasteners and studs to be tightly nestled inside the insulating panels. | 08-12-2010 |
20100251653 | Integrated Multilayer Insulation - A multilayer insulation with an array of rigid posts is provided. In particular, the posts are comprised of multiple post elements that are interconnected to radiation shields or sheets comprising the layers of the integrated multi-layer insulation structure. The post elements maintain spacing between adjacent sheets, thus maintaining a volume between the sheets. The post elements within a post can be attached to one another to form an integrated post structure. Moreover, neighboring posts can be interconnected to one another by beams. The post elements can also be configured so that, when the IMLI structure is not subjected to atmospheric pressure, the elements within a post are separated from one another to form gaps, thereby reducing heat transfer between layers. | 10-07-2010 |
20100251654 | Door Insulating Blanket - A door insulating blanket constructed of a blanket body that has a minimum thickness of ¼ inch and a dimension not larger than a planar area of a door; a slot opening in the blanket body disposed in a longitudinal direction of a door handle in the door; and a plurality of metal buttons that has magnetic properties provided along an outer peripheral edge on a surface facing the door of the blanket body, each of the plurality of metal buttons being spaced from an adjacent metal button by a distance not larger than 5 inches. | 10-07-2010 |
20100263314 | Dry Joint Wall Panel Attachment System - A dry joint wall panel attachment system is provided. The system uses interlocking components to attach aluminum (or other) wall panels to an exterior wall. The system is held together non-adhesively. | 10-21-2010 |
20100325999 | Continuous Insulation Envelope For A Building - A building wall construction for walls having framing members includes an insulating panel having an interior surface and an exterior surface substantially parallel to the interior surface. The interior surface includes three or more substantially linear, substantially parallel, spaced apart recesses. The wall construction also includes a fastener configured to fix the panel relative to a wall framing member. | 12-30-2010 |
20110078968 | Single Strip - Double Web Ceiling Grid Member - A runner for a suspended ceiling grid is roll-formed from a single strip of sheet metal so as to have a generally symmetrical appearance about a vertical center line, with a double vertical web and a double-thickness flange for supporting ceiling tiles. The bottom surface of the flange is continuous across its exposed surface, so that there is no visible juncture of the opposed flanges with the double web when viewed from below, thus providing an aesthetically more-pleasing appearance. | 04-07-2011 |
20110094176 | Winged Anchor and Spiked Spacer for Veneer Wall Tie Connection System and Method - A spacer for an anchor includes a base having first and second sides. The first side is adapted for engagement with an anchor. At least two spikes extend from the second end of the base. An opening is provided within the base. | 04-28-2011 |
20110185667 | SLAT WALL SYSTEMS - A combination of interlocking primary, top, and bottom interlocking panels (or slats) and slat wall pegs, where the primary panels each have two horizontal spaced-apart slots positioned such that the spacing between slots on a panel and slots across a panel boundary is the same. The interlocking features conceal fasteners that are used proximate the interlock, providing an improved appearance. The top panels attach by spring clips for manual installation and removal. The bottom panels fasten to the wall. Attachment flanges on primary and bottom panels have a groove for fastener alignment. The pegs have resilient arcuate bases with a top flange for engaging a flange channel in the top of a slot and a bottom flange for engaging a floor and back wall of a lower slot. Pegs may be slotted for ease of storage. | 08-04-2011 |
20110252735 | METAL CEILING SYSTEM HAVING LOCKING PANELS WITHOUT VISIBLE ACCESS HOLES - A suspended metal ceiling system having a grid of support members suspended from a structural ceiling and a plurality of ceiling panels positioned on the grid of the support members having a locking mechanism for connecting the ceiling panels to the grid actuatable from a side wall of the ceiling panels. | 10-20-2011 |
20120011795 | COVERING MODULE - A covering module for installation on a subsurface and for attachment to additional modules to form a finished decorative surface is provided. The covering module comprises a decorative covering that is detachably or permanently attached to an anchor sheet. The covering module is configured so as to expose a joining region of the decorative covering and a joining region of the anchor sheet. | 01-19-2012 |
20120017530 | ARCHITECTURAL PANEL SYSTEM AND METHODS OF INSTALLING AND REPAIRING SAME - An architectural panel system including a plurality of architectural panels, a first mounting extrusion attached to a first architectural panel, and a second mounting extrusion attached to a second architectural panel, as well as a first anchor clip including a first attachment configuration that enables the first mounting extrusion to be slidably attached thereto, and a second anchor clip including a second attachment configuration that enables the second mounting extrusion to be slidably attached thereto. The system also includes a panel joint filler strip. The first mounting extrusion includes a first pocket portion, and the second mounting extrusion includes a second pocket portion that is shallower than the first pocket portion. The first and second pocket portions cooperate with each other to seat the panel joint filler strip. Also disclosed are methods of installing the panel system and of replacing a damaged panel of an installed array of panels. | 01-26-2012 |
20120017531 | FIELD ADJUSTABLE GRID INTERSECTION CLIP - A clip for a suspended ceiling grid to join a pair of grid runners intersecting a third grid runner from opposite sides of the third grid runner, the clip being bendable sheet metal symmetrical about a vertical plane, having a saddle portion with a seat and generally planar flaps depending from opposite sides of the seat, including a pair of generally planar wings each cantilevered from a respective one of the flaps; the seat width corresponding to a hollow reinforcing bulb of a grid runner, the flaps extend over the sides of the reinforcing bulb and web of the third grid runner, a flap and wing joined at a vertical bend line, weaker than each adjacent area of the flap and wing whereby the wing can be manually bent to a desired angle relative to the flap. | 01-26-2012 |
20120031032 | Sealing Tape - The sealing tape for sealing a joint has a first foam strip with a top surface and a bottom surface, a second foam strip with a top surface and a bottom surface, and a sheet-like connecting element, which comprises a first attachment section, a second attachment section, and a middle section between the two attachment sections. The first attachment section is attached to the first foam strip; the second attachment section is attached to the second foam strip; and the middle section extends from the top surface of the first foam strip to the bottom surface of the second foam strip when the middle section is stretched out straight. | 02-09-2012 |
20120036806 | Method and Apparatus for Attaching Objects on and Above a Ceiling with Unattached Ceiling Panels and Ceiling Beams - The present invention relates to an apparatus for attaching installations above a ceiling for ceiling panels between substantially inverted T-shaped ceiling beams, the ceiling beams ( | 02-16-2012 |
20120055109 | CLIP ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH A SUSPENDED CEILING - A clip assembly for use with a suspended ceiling comprises a first member secured to an overhead structural member and a second member connected to a runner supporting ceiling tiles the first and second member s being adapted to be connected together such that the runner can be suspended from the structural member via the clip assembly. | 03-08-2012 |
20120151861 | PANEL SYSTEM - A panel system incorporating a plurality of side by side panels which are joined to one another with tongue and slot connectors. The connectors are configured to permit each panel to be attached to an underlying surface through the connector before a subsequent panel is attached to it. | 06-21-2012 |
20120192518 | REMOVABLE HIGHLY SECURED HIGH IMPACT WALL PANELS MOUNTING SYSTEM - A removable highly secured high impact wall panel mounting system for mounting at least one wall panel having a front face, a rear face and at least one first attachment portion attached to a portion of the rear face, to a wall in an area of high traffic, comprising at least one second attachment portion and at least one joint closure having an elongated strip. In some embodiments, the joint closure further comprises a plurality of pairs of flanges. In another embodiment, the joint closure further comprises an elongated bottom plate. The elongated strip includes a longitudinal axis and a substantially rectangular cross-sectional profile including a top wall, a bottom wall and two side walls connecting the top wall to the bottom wall. Each pair of flanges is disposed substantially symmetrically about the longitudinal axis of the strip. Each flange is substantially an isosceles trapezoid and comprises a top surface, a weakened base and two inwardly pointing sides extending from each end of the weakened base. In one embodiment, a through slot is disposed substantially centrally about the top surface. In another embodiment, at least one screw opening, at least one plate opening and at least one securing plate is provided. At least one second attachment portion is attached to a portion of a flange and the first attachment portion is configured to be removably attachable to the at least one second attachment portion. A vacuum lifter is further provided to make removal of the wall panel easier. | 08-02-2012 |
20120210665 | Fireproof Panel Equipped with Coupling Holes and Method of Manufacturing the Same, and Mold for the Fireproof Panel - The present invention relates to a fireproof panel equipped with coupling holes and a method of manufacturing the same, and a mold for the fireproof panel and, more particularly, to a fireproof panel equipped with coupling holes and method of manufacturing the same, and a mold for the fireproof panel, in which the coupling holes are formed in advance in a process of molding the fireproof panel and sleeves are provided in the coupling holes, thereby enabling the fireproof panel to be easily installed in a wall or a frame and also being capable of preventing the fireproof panel from being damaged in its installation process. | 08-23-2012 |
20120247049 | WALL PANEL, WALL PANEL KIT AND METHOD - A wall panel that can be secured along an associated wall structure is formed from a thin-walled material having a substantially uniform thickness. The wall panel includes first and second longitudinally-extending edges, and first, second and third wall portions. A first interengagement feature extends lengthwise along the first wall portion, and a second interengagement feature extends lengthwise along the second wall portion. The first and second interengagement features are dimensioned to cooperate with one another to operatively provide a non-visual indicator of a positive interengagement between two wall panels. A wall panel kit and a method of manufacture are also included. | 10-04-2012 |
20120255254 | System and Method for Covering a Surface of a Wall - The present invention relates to a system and a method for covering a surface of a wall, preferably the surface of a wall of a ship, more preferably the surface of the deck of a ship. | 10-11-2012 |
20120279156 | Facade Insulation - Façade insulation with at least one support rail which is arranged on an outer wall of a building, and with a multiplicity of heat insulation panels which are supported by the support rail. The support rail is spaced from the outer wall by at least two spacers. To transfer the weight of the heat insulation panel to the outer wall, at least two tension brackets are provided which can each be fixed with a first end to the support rail and with a second end to the outer wall. A mounting kit holds heat insulation panels on an outer wall of a building. The mounting kit includes at least one support rail, at least two spacers, at least two tension brackets and at least one wall fixing element. | 11-08-2012 |
20120304573 | UNIVERSAL ARCHITECTURAL SYSTEM - A wall panel system may comprise a plurality of panels which may be mounted to a wall. The panels have panel clips attached to the backside thereof. The wall has a plurality of horizontal joints attached thereto. The panel clips and the horizontal joints have tongues and grooves which allow the panel to be mounted to the wall. Preferably, the tongues are formed on the panel clips and point in the same direction. The grooves are formed on the horizontal joints and point in the opposite direction from the tongues. In this manner, the tongues can be inserted or hung into the grooves. The panels are locked in place by a plurality of horizontal caps which engage the horizontal joints and prevent the panel immediately below the horizontal caps from being removed. | 12-06-2012 |
20130047541 | SUSPENSION CEILING WITH PARALLEL VANES FOR BUILDING STRUCTURES - A suspended ceiling system for a building structure includes a plurality of parallel struts for supporting a plurality of parallel vanes suspended from the struts in perpendicular relationship thereto. The vanes can be suspended in downwardly spaced relationship to the struts or in contiguous relationship therewith and occur in different forms including illuminated vanes, adjustable vanes and the like. | 02-28-2013 |
20130061550 | CROSS RUNNER CONNECTOR AND MAIN RUNNER RECEIVING HOLE - A cross runner connector receivable in a through runner hole that locks with an identical opposed connector and locks with the through runner hole with increased tensile strength, both locks being releasable without tools by manipulation of the associated cross runner. | 03-14-2013 |
20130104484 | Substructure for Supporting a Wood Flooring and Flooring System Comprising the Same | 05-02-2013 |
20130118107 | PANEL MOUNTING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A paneling system for external building walls includes: panels; bottom and top panel adapters attached to the panels with anchor plates; sill, head and wall girts; top and bottom panel shelves; and panel alignment mechanisms. The top panel shelves are configured for complimentary engagement with the top panel adapter and with the head and wall girts; and the bottom panel shelves are configured for complimentary engagement with the bottom panel adapters and with the sill and wall girts. A method for installing the paneling system includes attaching the sill, head wall girts to the wall; attaching the top and bottom panel shelves to the corresponding head girt, sill girt or wall girt; attaching the top and bottom panel adapters to each panel; attaching top panel adapters to the top panel shelves; attaching the bottom panel adapters to the bottom panel shelves; and aligning the panel using the adjustment mechanism. | 05-16-2013 |
20130186027 | METHODS OF FASTENING A WALL PANEL TO A WALL, KITS, AND WALL ASSEMBLIES - A method of fastening a wall panel to a wall, according to one illustrative embodiment, comprises coupling a retaining body to a mounting body mounted on an outer surface of the wall adjacent a side edge of the wall panel. Coupling the retaining body to the mounting body may comprise coupling a first connector on an inner surface of the retaining body to a second connector on the mounting body, and positioning a retainer on the retaining body against a retaining surface on the wall panel to fasten the wall panel to the wall. Kits and wall assemblies according to other illustrative embodiments are also disclosed. | 07-25-2013 |
20130232903 | ASSEMBLY FOR WALL COVERING - An assembly for wall covering, includes a fastening structure provided with a body ( | 09-12-2013 |
20130269276 | SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING TO A FACADE WALL OF A BUILDING - The invention relates to a system for mounting panels to a facade wall of a building, said system comprising panels, and mounting means for mounting said panels to the facade wall, spaced at some distance therefrom, said mounting means comprising: elongated suspension members extending in horizontal direction and spaced apart from each other along the facade wall, and hook members attached to the side of the panels facing towards the facade wall, said hook members being arranged for suspending engagement with the elongated suspension elements. | 10-17-2013 |
20130269277 | Masonry Insulation and Siding Connector - A connector strip is mechanically pressed into a slot formed in a concrete wall. The connector strip has a distal end with resilient, deformable legs that engage the walls of the slot—when the strip is pressed into the slot the legs deform from a resting position and press against the walls of the slot, preventing the strip from being pulled out of engagement in the slot. The proximal end of the connector strip is defined by transverse retaining arms that retain insulation board against the concrete, and which serve as a surface into which siding and sheetrock may be anchored with nails or screws. | 10-17-2013 |
20140000204 | Outer thermal insulating composite wall with supporters for outer walls | 01-02-2014 |
20140059963 | INSULATED SHEATHING AND METHOD - An insulated sheathing for use in construction is provided. The insulated sheathing comprises a sheathing having a first surface, second surface, and edges; and a backing attached to the first surface of the sheathing. The sheathing is at least one of plywood, OSB, drywall, fiberglass, concrete board, metal, and plastic. The backing may have an insulation medium, which may be at least one of polyurethane, polystyrene, and fiberglass. Methods of using the insulated sheathing in constructing sections of a building are also provided. | 03-06-2014 |
20140069041 | Suspended ceiling grid adapter - An L-shaped adapter that secures a single cross beam to a main beam, in a suspended ceiling. | 03-13-2014 |
20140090326 | AESTHETIC WALL FACADE SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS - A cladding for facades or walls which is made up of a plurality of panels, where adjacent panels have different curvatures, in which said cladding ( | 04-03-2014 |
20140102029 | Building Wall System - A building wall system has a plurality of panels positioned adjacent one another for securement to a frame structure of a building via a plurality of fasteners. A plurality of rails secures a façade to the panels. Each rail has a first, second and third portion. The first portion receives the fasteners to secure the bracket to the frame structure. The second portion provides a surface for securement with the façade. The second portion is spaced from the panel so that fasteners do not enter the panel. The third portion rests against the panel to provide rigidity for the rail. | 04-17-2014 |
20140123585 | ATTACHMENT DEVICE FOR SHEET TYPE CONSTRUCTION SIDING - The present document describes a fastening device for fastening siding sheets to a surface, each one of the siding sheets comprising a first end, a second end and a projection portion, the fastening device comprising a strip for attachment to the surface; and braces spaced along the strip, at least one of the braces for engaging the first end of one of the siding sheets, wherein while fastening the one of the siding sheets to the surface, the second end of the one of the siding sheets is secured in place, then the first end of the one of the siding sheets is engaged in at least one of the braces. | 05-08-2014 |
20140137502 | SEALING RETENTION CLIP - An insulated wall assembly including a plurality of pre-cast panels, a plurality of insulation panels, at least two J-shaped clips, and at least one I-shaped clip is provided. The pre-cast panels may be oriented such that the adjacent vertical edges are in an abutting relationship to form a wall, and the J-shaped clips comprise a trough portion and a wall engaging portion. The I-shaped clip comprises two wall engaging portions and a two retention portions, and the wall engaging portions of the J-shaped clips each define a substantially planar wall-engaging surface capable of attaching to the wall. The wall-engaging portions of the I-shaped clip each define a substantially planar wall-engaging surface capable of attaching to the wall. The trough portion of the J-shaped clip comprises at least one pliant integral co-extruded seal extending away from a distal edge of the trough portion in an angled configuration, and each retention portion of the I-shaped clip includes at least one pliant integral co-extruded seal extending away from a distal edge of the retention portion in an angled configuration. | 05-22-2014 |
20140157708 | HOUSING CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM - A wall surfacing system for providing a secondary ceiling or wall covering structure adjacent a primary structure. The system provides a plurality of elongated structural support rails, each of these support rails have a coupling web with a bearing surface for attachment to the primary structure, a coupling mechanism, and a stringer portion integrally formed with and connecting the coupling web to the coupling mechanism. A plurality of generally planar surface panels are provided. Each panel has an integral interlocking member configured to mate with the coupling mechanism on the support rail. The elongated support rails are secured to primary structures, thereby extending the surface panels to form an aesthetically pleasing covered surface. | 06-12-2014 |
20140165492 | Method and system for modular panels and their installation - A method and apparatus for mounting modular panels in elevators cabs and on building walls with a plurality of side assemblies including frame member for supporting modular panel and for wall mounting the panels. Devices and method are disclosed for alignment of multiple panels fitted to a wall. | 06-19-2014 |
20140190109 | MOUNTING HARDWARE AND MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR VERTICAL PANELS - A mounting clip and a system for mounting a vertical panel from a support member suspended from a ceiling. The mounting clip has a panel mounting section, a support member receiving portion, and a movable mounting section. The support member receiving portion extends from the panel mounting section. The movable mounting section can be rotated relative to the support member receiving portion to secure the mounting clip to the support member. | 07-10-2014 |
20140202104 | THERMAL INSULATION COMPOSITE SYSTEM, BUILDING COMPRISING SUCH A SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A THERMAL INSULATION COMPOSITE SYSTEM - The invention relates to a thermal insulation composite system, comprising a plurality of panel-shaped thermal insulating bodies and a plurality of fixing devices for fixing the thermal insulating bodies to an external wall of a building, wherein each of the fixing devices contains a fixing plate for fixing the fixing device to the outer wall, a connecting bridge mounted on the surface side of the fixing plate, and an insert plate that is fixed to the fixing plate via the connecting bridge in a plane substantially parallel to the fixing plate. At least a first portion of the insert plate is designed for relative engagement in the first slot of at least a first of the thermal insulation bodies. The connecting bridge is designed for complete relative engagement in a second slot of the at least one first thermal insulation body, said second slot corresponding to the thickness of the connecting bridge. | 07-24-2014 |
20140245686 | FENCE AND SIDING SYSTEM - A fence includes at least two uprights ( | 09-04-2014 |
20140245687 | Modular system for sub-ceilings - A modular system for a sub-ceiling composed of a plurality of substantially horizontal side-by-side panels includes a plurality of beams, which are designed to be secured to a floor in substantially horizontal positions, each beam having a substantially U-shaped cross section, with a pair of substantially vertical side walls, and a plurality of interface members, which are designed to be coupled to the side walls for securing respective sub-ceiling panels to each of the beams. The interface members have quick connection system for snap connection with no universal connection members to the outer side surfaces of the substantially vertical side walls. Each beam has at least one pair of lateral connecting members outwardly projecting and each firmly associated with a respective substantially vertical lateral wall. | 09-04-2014 |
20140245688 | DEVICE FOR FIXING INSULATING LAYERS AND INSULATION ASSEMBLY SYSTEM - A screw device for fixing insulating panels together is made in one piece from synthetic material and includes a head and a shank. The head has a flat surface for abutment on one of the insulating panels, a surface opposite the abutment surface having at least one drive wing, which extends to a distance greater than 10 mm from the opposite surface. The shank includes an elongate body extending from the head and substantially perpendicular to the abutment surface. The screw has a point arranged at an end of the body opposite the head, and at least one helical thread, which extends at least over part of at least one of the point and body, and is spaced from the head. The helical thread has a diameter that increases towards the head, a portion having a frustum-shaped envelope, and a pitch greater than 8 mm. | 09-04-2014 |
20140318068 | INSULATION SYSTEM FOR COVERING A FACADE OF A BUILDING - This invention relates to an improved insulation system for covering a façade of a building consisting of at least one insulation element ( | 10-30-2014 |
20140325928 | Thermal Break Wall Systems And Thermal Adjustable Clip - Exterior wall systems, cladding for same and components of such systems, including an adjustable clip for use in mounting cladding and a thermal block comprising a silica aerogel material. | 11-06-2014 |
20140345226 | CLADDING ELEMENT - A cladding element ( | 11-27-2014 |
20140345227 | Wall Mounting Devices - Wall mounting assemblies and methods are disclosed. The assembly includes a bracket that has two frame members coupled at a hinge. Each frame member has a hook for engaging a recess or slot on a panel. The assembly further includes a panel that has edges that are configured to engage the edges of adjacent panels, without the need for tilting the panel to engage. Each panel has two slots for receiving the bracket. Bending the two frame members on the bracket causes the bracket's hooks to lock into the slots on the panel. | 11-27-2014 |
20150033656 | Wall System - A wall system includes at least one starter piece having at least one mount interface configured to be attached to a wall structure. A plurality of panels includes at least a first panel and a second panel, and wherein the first panel is fit to the starter piece to cover a portion of the wall structure. An intermediate cleat is associated with the first panel, and a second panel is interlocked to the first panel by the intermediate cleat to cover another portion of the wall structure. | 02-05-2015 |
20150068147 | CLIPS FOR THIN BRICK WALL SYSTEM - A decorative wall system comprises a supporting wall, a thin brick element with a mortise formed therein and a dovetail tenon clip with fastening means for insertion and retention in the mortise whereby the brick element is attached to the supporting wall. The dovetail tenon clip has a longitudinal space to enable the sidewalls to be pressed inwardly to collapse the space. | 03-12-2015 |
20150075100 | Flashing System For Mounting Photovoltaic Arrays Onto Tile Roofs - A tile hook and flashing assembly, having: (a) a lower flashing; (b) an upper flashing; (c) a tile hook; and (d) a seal, wherein tile hook extends through an aperture passing between overlapping portions of the upper and lower flashings, and wherein the seal extends across the aperture and seals around the tile hook. | 03-19-2015 |
20150121794 | Architectural Panel Assembly And Tools - This application relates to the field of reveal architectural panels and a tool/clamp for assembly thereof. The apparatus and method replace prior art assembly methods and fasteners with adhesives and a dedicated particularly designed clamp to facilitate assembly. The frame members are modified to facilitate assembly with adhesive sealants and removal of mechanical fasteners. | 05-07-2015 |
20150292213 | REVERSIBLE RESILIENT WALL PADDING APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR RELEASABLY ATTACHING SAME TO A WALL - A reversible resilient wall padding apparatus includes a reversible resilient wall pad and at least one pad connector. The pad includes front, rear, and peripherally-extending sides, and at least one side connector disposed along the peripheral-extending side. The pad connector includes a first portion releasably attachable to the side connector, and a second portion attachable to a vertical surface of a wall. The pad is attachable in a first orientation with the front side facing outwardly and the first portion of the pad connector being attached to the side connector, and the second portion of the pad connector being disposed adjacent to the rear surface of the pad and the vertical surface of the wall, and a second orientation with the rear side of the pad facing outwardly and the first portion of the pad connector being attached to the side connector, and the second portion of the pad connector being disposed adjacent to the front surface of the pad and the vertical surface of the wall. | 10-15-2015 |
20150292215 | SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING WALL PANELS TO A SUPPORTING STRUCTURE - A system for mounting a plurality of wall panels to a supporting structure includes a plurality of fasteners. The wall panels include a main panel and at least one L-shaped end section. Each of the fasteners include a base section having spaced apart walls providing an opening therebetween. Opposing U-shaped sections are arranged coupled to the first and second walls generally facing each other. A securing section is arranged outwardly of one of the U-shaped sections for attaching the fastener to a supporting structure. The U-shaped sections respectively receive a portion of an L-shaped end section of adjacent wall panels. | 10-15-2015 |
20150300003 | INSULATION SYSTEM FOR COVERING A FACADE OF A BUILDING - This invention relates to an improved insulation system for covering a facade of a building consisting of at least one insulation element, at least one mechanical fastener, which fastener fixes the insulation element to the facade of the building, whereby the insulation element has at least a first and a second layer, the first layer being directed to the facade having a bulk density being lower than the bulk density of the second layer, whereby at least one layer is made of mineral fibers, especially stone wool fibers and a binding agent and whereby the fastener has a shaft erecting through the insulation element into the building and a plug-plate being arranged on or in the outer surface of the insulation element. | 10-22-2015 |
20150300004 | AN INSULATING WALL SYSTEM FOR A BUILDING STRUCTURE - The present invention concerns an insulating wall system for a building structure, wherein said wall system comprises a first wall having an exterior surface with insulation material fitted to said exterior surface of said first wall and retained by at least one elongated support member abutting the insulation material which via fastening members extending through the insulation material substantially perpendicular to the exterior surface is anchored in the first wall, and wherein the elongated support member comprises an elongated beam with one or more nail plates mounted on the insulation abutting inner surface of said beam for enhancing friction. | 10-22-2015 |
20150300008 | MODULAR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Implementations of the present invention relate to systems, methods, and apparatus for constructing a building. More specifically, the present disclosure provides an interlocking wall system that can allow a builder to accurately position, orient, and/or secure various structural wall modules. Additionally, this disclosure provides systems and methods for securing one or more cladding layers to the building's envelope. Furthermore, implementations of the present disclosure can allow for quick and modifiable installation of utility and communication lines within the building. | 10-22-2015 |
20150308112 | CEILING SYSTEM - A ceiling system in one embodiment includes a grid support member, a ceiling panel, a torsion spring mounted on the ceiling panel, and a spring clip slideably mounted on the grid support member and configured to retain the spring. The spring clip includes a pair of resilient locking tabs engaging the grid support member to lock the clip to the member, thereby preventing withdrawing the clip from the support member. In one embodiment, the locking tabs form a snap-fit to the grid support member. The spring clip is positionable in a plurality of axial mounting positions on the grid support member to facilitate mounting the ceiling panel. In one embodiment, the grid support member may have a T-shaped cross section. | 10-29-2015 |
20150322679 | DEVICE FOR COVERING A BUILDING STRUCTURE AND STRUCTURE COVERED BY SUCH A DEVICE - The invention relates to a covering device comprising: at least one metal sheet, especially a metal sheet used for cladding, suitable for covering at least one section of a surface of a building structure, fastenings for definitively attaching the metal sheet to the structure, at least one accessory suitable for applying to a receiving area on the metal sheet, and means for removably attaching the accessory to the receiving area, that are suitable for attaching the accessory once the metal sheet is already attached to the structure by means of the fastenings, maintaining the structural integrity of the metal sheet, and also the integrity, especially in terms of tightness, of the attachment of the metal sheet to the structure by means of the fastenings, said attaching means including a head of the fastenings, that can enable the assembly, and if need be, the disassembly, of the accessory, without affecting the attachment of the metal sheet to the structure by means of the fastenings. | 11-12-2015 |
20150337539 | Construction Panel for Installation on a Framework - A panel comprises a board having a front face and a back face. The back face has a first edge and a second edge that is aligned with the first edge. A first set of tabs and a second set of tabs are attached to the back face, the first set of tabs being positioned along the first edge of the back face and the second set of tabs being positioned along the second edge of the back face, each individual tab being oriented transversely to the respective edge and protruding from the respective edge. The positions of the individual tabs on the first edge of the back face are offset from the positions of the individual tabs on the second edge of the back face. | 11-26-2015 |
20150345152 | PANEL SYSTEM FOR COVERING A BUILDING WALL - Disclosed herein is a panel system for covering a building wall. The panel system includes at least one panel assembly. Each panel assembly includes a panel having a front panel wall, a side panel wall, and a back mounting flange overhanging the front panel wall. Each panel also includes at least one perimeter extrusion. Each perimeter extrusion includes a panel engaging portion having a panel slot shaped to receive the back mounting flange of the panel, and a connector engaging portion having a connector slot. The panel system also includes at least one connector extrusion for mounting the panel assembly to the building wall. Each connector extrusion includes a connector base mountable to the building wall, and at least one connector flange shaped to fit in the connector slot of the perimeter extrusion. | 12-03-2015 |
20160002915 | SYSTEM AND A METHOD OF ATTACHING AND SUPPORTING SOUND REDUCTION OR THERMAL INSULATION BLANKETS TO METALLIC MACHINERY OR STRUCTURAL FRAMES - A blanket enclosure for a metallic piece of equipment and a method of fabrication, comprising at least one blanket panel and at least one magnetic support supporting the blanket panel, the magnetic support comprising at least one magnet, the at least one magnet connecting the blanket panel to a surface of the metallic piece of equipment. The method of fabrication comprises providing at least one blanket panel, providing at least one support comprising at least one magnet, supporting the blanket panel by the support, and contacting the magnet of the support supporting the blanket panel to a surface of the metallic piece of equipment. | 01-07-2016 |
20160032590 | Non-Penetrating Roof Mount for a Membrane Roof - A mount for a membrane roof is assembled from first and second metal plates coated on at least one side with heat-weldable material, at least one bolt and two sheets of membrane roofing material. The parts are assembled in a manner that the bolt faces upwards and is effectively sealed in the assembly against any leak around the bolt by a first sheet of roofing material. The mount may be attached to a roof by fasteners around the periphery of the first base plate, and the second sheet of membrane material seals the fasteners and fastener holes. | 02-04-2016 |
20160040426 | SUSPENDED CEILING GRID ADAPTER - An adapter for securing a cross beam to a main beam in a suspended ceiling. The adapter includes a first leg having a ramp portion on a top edge of the first leg and a hook portion on a bottom edge of the first leg, a second leg attached to the first leg on a first side of the first leg. The second leg includes a larger portion which extends above the first leg to a second side of the first leg. | 02-11-2016 |
20160040433 | OUTER WALL MOUNTING MEMBER AND OUTER WALL STRUCTURE - An outer wall structure of the invention includes an outer wall mounting member composed of a supporting plate and a plurality of securing members. The supporting plate includes a plate body and a positioning portion. With this outer wall structure, the plate body is fixed to a horizontal furring strip member and a frame member in an upside portion and a downside portion of a sash body of a window sash at a second distance away from an outer surface of the sash body. The securing members are fixed to the plate body at a third distance away from the outer surface of the sash body. In this outer wall structure, the position at the second distance is farther away from the outer face than the position at a distance from the outer surface of the sash body to a distal end portion of a flange of the sash body. | 02-11-2016 |
20160040434 | EXTRUDED PROFILE FOR A FITTED PANEL AND FITTED PANEL COMPRISING SAID EXTRUDED PROFILE - An extruded connection profile ( | 02-11-2016 |
20160069078 | WALL BLOCKS, VENEER PANELS FOR WALL BLOCKS AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING WALLS - Wall blocks, veneers, veneer connectors, walls, and methods of constructing walls are provided. More particularly, the invention relates to constructing walls in which a veneer panel is attached to a wall block with a connector and in which the front faces of the veneers have a desirable texture. | 03-10-2016 |
20160108612 | External insulation wall for mechanically-anchored inorganic modified foam insulation board with grid reinforcement - An external insulation wall for a mechanically-anchored inorganic modified foam insulation board with grid reinforcement includes, arranged sequentially from inside to out, a substrate ( | 04-21-2016 |
20160108615 | HANGING LOAD SUPPORT - A system for supporting loads from a support structure. The load is supported with threaded rods that are connected from above and below a suspended ceiling of roll-formed sheet metal beams. Clips on the rods connected to the beams pass the load through the suspended ceiling grid without bending or twisting the grid, so that the suspended ceiling remains level, balanced, and intact above the suspended load. | 04-21-2016 |
20160130819 | REVERSIBLE RESILIENT WALL PADDING APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR RELEASABLY ATTACHING SAME TO A WALL - A reversible resilient wall padding apparatus includes a reversible resilient wall pad and at least one pad connector. The pad includes front, rear, and peripherally-extending sides, and at least one side connector disposed along the peripheral-extending side. The pad connector includes a first portion releasably attachable to the side connector, and a second portion attachable to a vertical surface of a wall. The pad is attachable in a first orientation with the front side facing outwardly and the first portion of the pad connector being attached to the side connector, and the second portion of the pad connector being disposed adjacent to the rear surface of the pad and the vertical surface of the wall, and a second orientation with the rear side of the pad facing outwardly and the first portion of the pad connector being attached to the side connector, and the second portion of the pad connector being disposed adjacent to the front surface of the pad and the vertical surface of the wall. | 05-12-2016 |
20160145863 | ASSEMBLY FOR SUPPORTING CEILING PANELS AND CEILING SYSTEM INCORPORATING THE SAME - A grid assembly for hanging a ceiling panel, and a ceiling system including the same, and a saddle bracket for use with the same. The grid assembly may comprise a grid support comprising a strut comprising a flange portion, a web portion, a bulb portion. The bulb portion may comprise an undersurface. The saddle bracket may comprise a horizontal locking feature, a vertical locking feature, a panel mounting feature, and a web receiving cavity. The saddle bracket may be mounted to the strut so that the vertical locking feature engages the undersurface of the bulb portion to vertically lock the saddle bracket to the strut and the horizontal locking feature of the saddle bracket may be alterable between locked and unlocked states. | 05-26-2016 |
20160168846 | BRACKET, A BUILDING MODULE, A METHOD FOR MAKING THE MODULE, AND A METHOD FOR USING THE MODULE TO CONSTRUCT A BUILDING | 06-16-2016 |
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20160186432 | CANOPY SYSTEM AND GROUP SUSPENSION SYSTEM THEREFORE - A ceiling system for use in an interior building environment, In one aspect, the invention may be a ceiling system comprising: a frame comprising a plurality of struts; a plurality of modules, each of the modules comprising a panel and a plurality of hook members coupled to and extending from a top surface of the panel; each of the hook members comprising: an upstanding section; a hook portion at a top end of the upstanding section, the hook portion defining a downwardly-facing open slot; and an attachment flange at a bottom end of the upstanding section that couples the hook member to the top surface of the panel; and the modules mounted to the frame, and wherein for each of the modules, the hook portions of the hook members fit over and rest upon the struts, the struts located in the downwardly-facing open slots of the hook portions. | 06-30-2016 |
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