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12-01-2012 дата публикации

Negative-Pressure Smoke-Guiding Fireproof Building Structure

Номер: US20120009864A1
Автор: Fuchang Shen
Принадлежит: Individual

A negative-pressure smoke-guiding fireproof building structure includes at least one vertical smoke discharge flue ( 1 ) arranged in the building and a transverse smoke discharge flue ( 2 ) arranged in upper space of each floor. The vertical smoke discharge flue ( 1 ) is in fluid communication with the transverse smoke discharge flue ( 2 ). At least one natural air inlet window ( 4 ) and at least one smoke-gas discharge window ( 5 ) are arranged in a wall ( 3 - 1 ) of each independent room ( 3 ) of each floor. The natural air inlet window ( 4 ) consists of an air inlet window ( 4 - 1 ), an air inlet window door ( 4 - 2 ) capable of sealing the air inlet window ( 4 - 1 ) in the normal state, and an air inlet window door opening mechanism capable of automatically opening the air inlet window ( 4 - 1 ) at a fire hazard. The smoke-gas discharge window ( 5 ) consists of a smoke discharge window ( 5 - 1 ), a smoke discharge window door ( 5 - 2 ) capable of sealing the smoke discharge window ( 5 - 1 ) in the normal state, and a smoke discharge window door opening mechanism capable of automatically opening the smoke discharge window ( 5 - 1 ) at a fire hazard. The smoke-gas discharge window ( 5 ) is in fluid communication with the transverse smoke discharge flue ( 2 ). With a simple structure, the building structure effectively prevents fire spreading to peripheral adjacent rooms when one room in the building catches fire, so as to prevent a larger fire hazard.

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Номер записи: 1
16-02-2012 дата публикации

Tractive device for an elevator system

Номер: US20120037459A1
Автор: Volker Fritz
Принадлежит: ELT ELECTRONIC LIFT THOMA GmbH

The object is achieved, according to the invention, in that the traction device ( 208 ) is equipped as a pulley block ( 209 ) with two or more, in particular with four, deflecting pulleys ( 206, 212, 214, 219 ), the axes of which are arranged one below the other on an approximately vertically running plane, at least one deflecting pulley ( 206 ) being mounted in the elevator well or on the well carcass ( 102 ) above the elevator installation ( 103 ), a further deflecting pulley ( 219 ) being mounted below the elevator installation ( 103 ) in the elevator well or on the well carcass ( 102 ), and one or more, in particular two, deflecting pulleys ( 212, 214 ) being mounted on a side element ( 202 ) of the load suspension means, in particular the travel platform ( 200 ).

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Номер записи: 2
14-06-2012 дата публикации

Roof panel systems for building construction

Номер: US20120144763A1
Автор: James Antonic
Принадлежит: Individual

Roof panels and roof panel assemblies, comprising roof panels and ridge beams, assemblies are disclosed for use in building construction. The roof panels and ridge beams comprise components formed of composite materials, and certain aspects of the invention include designs that provide for the absorption of solar heat and the promotion of hot air flow within the roof to heat the interior building or generate electricity, among other attributes.

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Номер записи: 3
12-07-2012 дата публикации

Window well cover

Номер: US20120174499A1
Автор: Roelof J. Siepel
Принадлежит: Monarch Materials Group Inc

A window well cover that is universal to the extent that it will work on different sizes and shapes of window wells within a certain range for each size of window well cover produced.

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Номер записи: 4
02-08-2012 дата публикации

Continuous heat welded flexible pvc membrane with an interlocking vapor barrier system and including sensor detection features associated with each of a plurality of overlapping membrane sections

Номер: US20120192511A1
Автор: Terry Umlor
Принадлежит: Individual

An assembly for sealing an exposed surface including a plurality of thermoformed and individually sealing membrane sections, each provided in sheet form and configured for applying over an exterior of the surface. The membranes are directly heat welded to one another along overlapping edges in order to create a sectionalized and continuous vapor barrier across the surface. A sensor is integrated into any one or more selected membrane sections. The sensor incorporates a power supply, a processor and a transmitter which is communicable with a remote monitoring device in order to notify of a problem within any specified membrane section.

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Номер записи: 5
23-08-2012 дата публикации

Converting wind energy to electrical energy

Номер: US20120211993A1
Автор: Robert R. Pagliasotti
Принадлежит: Individual

A system for providing electrical energy to heating and cooling units associated with a building. Conduits are positioned within the building, such that the end portions are open to exterior wall surfaces of the building. Wind deflector mechanisms positioned at the end portions of the conduits direct wind from the exterior wall surfaces into the conduits, impacting venturi elements and wind collector devices positioned within the conduits. The venturi elements are pivotally mounted within the conduits to accelerate the wind towards the wind collectors regardless of in which direction the wind flows, rotating the wind collectors operatively associated with a wind turbine device. The wind turbine device converts mechanical energy to electrical energy which is provided to the heating and cooling units.

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Номер записи: 6
27-09-2012 дата публикации

Atmospheric delivery system

Номер: US20120241554A1
Автор: Christopher John Burgoyne, Hugh Edmund Murray Hunt, Peter Davidson
Принадлежит: Davidson Technology Ltd

The invention relates to an apparatus for transporting and dispersing solid particles into the earth's stratosphere, comprising a conduit connecting a substantially ground level location to an elevated location, a particle transport means, and a deagglomeration means coupled with a dispersal means, wherein the deagglomeration means and dispersal means are located at an elevated location, and to a method of transporting particles of high refractive index into the stratosphere as well as to an aircraft and to a cloud thus formed.

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Номер записи: 7
15-08-2013 дата публикации

INSULATED/SOFFIT RAFTER VENT

Номер: US20130205708A1
Автор: Shaw Ronald William
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An insulated vent chute and blocking assembly which can be inserted between adjacently disposed roof rafters of a building construction having a pitched or flat roof, the roof supported by a building wall. The assembly comprises: a generally flexible insulated body having a roof facing surface, an attic space facing surface, the surfaces spaced apart from each other to define a pair of longitudinal rafter facing sides, a top and a bottom transverse end, the ends connecting the sides; and a reflective substrate covering the attic space facing surface, the substrate for reflecting heat away from the attic space facing surface and back into attic insulation. The assembly is fabricated from a flexible insulated material, and can assume an arcuate form in embodiments when the body is inserted between adjacently disposed roof rafters in the building construction with a pitched or flat roof such that the bottom transverse end can contact the top of the building wall. 1. A unitary insulated vent chute and blocking assembly insertable between adjacently disposed roof rafters of a building construction having a pitched or flat roof , the roof supported by a building wall , the assembly comprising:a generally flexible insulated body having a roof facing surface, an attic space facing surface, the surfaces spaced apart from each other to define a pair of longitudinal rafter facing sides, a top and a bottom transverse end, the ends connecting the sides, wherein the assembly is fabricated from a flexible insulated material effective to assume an arcuate fog in when the body is inserted between adjacently disposed roof rafters in the building construction with a pitched roof and the bottom transverse end contacts on the top of the building wall; anda reflective substrate covering the attic space facing surface, the substrate for reflecting heat away from the attic space facing surface and back into attic insulation.2. The assembly of wherein the reflective substrate comprises a ...

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Номер записи: 8
26-09-2013 дата публикации

Attic conditioning system and method

Номер: US20130247489A1
Автор: Lawrence M. Janesky
Принадлежит: Individual

A system for conditioning an attic of a building and venting a roof supported by a roof supporting structure. The system has a barrier isolating the roof supporting structure from an interior space of the attic. The barrier is sized to substantially cover an interior surface of the roof, the barrier isolating the interior surface of the roof from the interior space of the attic. A venting region is formed between the barrier and the interior surface of the roof, the venting region venting air from an outside of the building through the venting region and wherein the barrier substantially covering the interior surface of the roof prevents migration of air between the interior space of the attic and the venting region.

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Номер записи: 9
16-01-2014 дата публикации

WALL FOR SEPARATING THE INSIDE OF A BUILDING FROM THE OUTSIDE

Номер: US20140013687A1
Автор: Frank Thomas, Ghazi Wakili Karim, Goto Yutaka, Ostermeyer York, Paul Rene, Wallbaum Holger
Принадлежит: Swiss Building Components AG

The wall serves for separating the inside of a building from the outside. According to a first aspect, the wall has a water vapor diffusion resistance of at most 20 meters, wherein the heat transfer coefficient amounts to at most 1.5 W/(m·K), and the moisture storage capacity amounts to at least 2 kg/m. According to a second aspect, the wall has a bearing layer () as well as an outer layer () and an inner layer (), which include moisture-buffering materials. 1. Wall for separating the inside of a building from the outside , characterized in that the wall has a water vapor diffusion resistance , SD-value , of at most 20 meters , wherein the heat transfer coefficient , U-value , of the wall amounts to at most 1.5 W/(m·K) , and the moisture storage capacity , FK-value , of the wall , determined from a comparison of the state of the wall at 80% relative humidity and a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius with the dry state of the wall amounts to at least 2.0 kg/m.2. Wall according to claim 1 , wherein the SD-value fulfills at least one of the following conditions:the SD-value amounts to at least 2 meters,the SD-value amounts to at least 3 meters.3. Wall according to claim 1 , wherein the SD-value fulfills at least one of the following conditions:the SD-value amounts to at most 15 meters,the SD-value amounts to at most 10 meters.4. Wall according to claim 1 , wherein the FK-value claim 1 , determined from a comparison of the state of the wall at 80% relative humidity and a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius with the dry state of the wall claim 1 , fulfills at least one of the following conditions:{'sup': '2', 'the FK-value amounts to at least 3.0 kg/m,'}{'sup': '2', 'the FK-value amounts to at least 4.0 kg/m,'}{'sup': '2', 'the FK-value amounts to at least 4.5 kg/m,'}{'sup': '2', 'the FK-value amounts to at least 5.5 kg/m.'}5. Wall according to claim 1 , wherein the FK-value claim 1 , determined from a comparison of the state of the wall at 80% relative humidity and a ...

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Номер записи: 10
14-01-2021 дата публикации

Construction element, a module and a construction comprising such an element and method of assembly of such a construction

Номер: US20210010256A1
Автор: Carl Christian Harald EDVALL NICEVSKI
Принадлежит: Prefab Design System Stockholm Ab

The invention relates to a construction element for attachment of structural elements. The element comprises an upper plate member and a lower plate member, having a same width and a same length and extending between two end portions, parallel to each other at a first distance. The upper and lower plate members are connected to each other along longitudinal sides of said plate members by means of a plurality of intermediate beams. Each end portion further comprises at least one upper and at least one lower distance element having a width and a height, and being arranged at an upper surface and a lower surface of said end portions respectively. A longitudinally transversal cross section of each end portion forms a cross-shaped circumference, said circumference comprising four right angled abutment surfaces, defined by the plate members and the distance elements. The invention also relates to a module and a construction comprising such a construction element and a method of assembly of such a construction.

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Номер записи: 11
10-01-2019 дата публикации

WINDOW WELL EGRESS APPARATUS

Номер: US20190010759A1
Автор: Snarr Daniel K.
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This is a system that allows a small child to escape from a window well using a ladder and a window well cover. The ladder extends from the bottom of the window well cover and has a trigger that when activated slides the ladder and releases a trap door in the window well cover, thus allowing a person to climb the ladder and escape through the cover. 1. A window well egress apparatus , comprising:a main grate having a moveable subsection; a stationary section coupled to the main grate, the stationary section having a fulcrum; and', 'a sliding section, wherein the sliding section slides with respect to the stationary section, the sliding section having a catch element; and, 'a ladder, comprisinga counterweight element pivotally coupled to the sliding section and supported by the fulcrum, wherein in response to a downward force being applied to the sliding section of the ladder, the catch element is lowered and the moveable subsection opens.2. The window well egress apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the sliding section includes a slide bracket claim 1 , wherein the stationary section extends through the slide bracket.3. The window well egress apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the sliding section comprises a rung.4. The window well egress apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the counterweight element comprises a rung bracket claim 3 , wherein the rung of the ladder extends through the rung bracket and the counterweight element pivots around the rung.5. The window well egress apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the counterweight element further comprises a weight and a plate claim 4 , wherein the weight is separated from the rung bracket by the plate claim 4 , wherein the plate sits on top of the fulcrum.6. The window well egress apparatus of claim 5 , wherein in response to the downward force being applied to the sliding section of the ladder claim 5 , the weight moves upwardly.7. The window well egress apparatus of claim 5 , wherein in response to the downward force being removed claim ...

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Номер записи: 12
09-01-2020 дата публикации

Exhaust gas discharge device for fire engine in fire station

Номер: US20200011072A1
Автор: Sang Soon Ha
Принадлежит: Cheong Gu Innovation Co ltd

The present invention provides an exhaust gas discharge device for a fire engine in a fire station, the device comprising: a base frame inserted into a guide groove formed on the floor of the garage of the fire station; a lifting frame connected to the upper part of the base frame to slide in a vertical direction; a suction hood having a suction hole on one side while having a container shape including a space unit inside thereof; a discharge pipe unit for guiding the exhaust gas of the fire engine in the garage to be discharged to the outside of the garage; a discharge fan for generating a suction force for the exhaust gas to be discharged to the outside of the garage through the discharge pipe unit; a lifting means for generating a driving force to slide the lifting frame in the vertical direction; a rotation connection member for enabling the suction hole of the suction hood to face an exhaust port of the fire engine while the suction hood rotates around the hinge when the lifting frame ascends by the lifting means; a stopper for stopping a wheel of the fire engine when the fire engine stops while the exhaust port of the fire engine is adjacent to the front side of the upper part of the suction hood; a stop sensor for detecting whether the stopper of the fire engine is stopped; a vehicle sensor detecting whether the fire engine enters the direction of the stopper unit; and a control unit for controlling the operation of the lifting means and the discharge fan in accordance with a signal of the vehicle sensor and the stop sensor or controlling the operation of the lifting means and the discharge fan by a user regardless of the signal of the stop sensor and the vehicle sensor.

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Номер записи: 13
21-01-2016 дата публикации

Window Well Drainage System for Draining Surface Water Runoff and Method for Performing the Same

Номер: US20160017569A1
Автор: QUIRION Jacques
Принадлежит:

A window well drainage system and method are provided. According to an aspect, the system comprises a window well base defining a window well cavity having a lowest end, a main drainage conduit opening in the window well cavity, a window well screening component engageable to cover the window well cavity and a drainage conduit screening component engageable to cover the upper port of the main drainage conduit, the window well screening component and the drainage conduit screening component being spaced apart from one another when engaged. According to another aspect, the system further comprises at least one secondary drainage conduit connectable to the main drainage conduit, said at least one secondary drainage conduit extending from the main drainage conduit to the foundation drain when connected to the main drainage conduit.

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Номер записи: 14
17-01-2019 дата публикации

Ventilation roof

Номер: US20190017276A1
Автор: Ya-Ching Chan
Принадлежит: Ya-Ching Chan

A ventilation roof contains: at least one frame and multiple stop members. The at least one frame includes at least one top sheet, at least one bottom sheet, at least one internal fence, and at least one hollow portion. The at least one top sheet has at least one air vent defined along a vertical direction, one of the at least one internal fence has an air inlet extending from a horizontal direction and communicating with the at least one air vent and the at least one hollow portion, and each of the at least one internal fence has multiple recesses. The multiple stop members are retained in the multiple recesses and are crisscross accommodated in the at least one hollow portion so that at least one zigzag channel forms in the at least one hollow portion.

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Номер записи: 15
17-01-2019 дата публикации

VENTED AND WATER CONTROL CLADDING SYSTEM

Номер: US20190017279A1
Автор: Abu-Jaber Amir, Norwood Steven
Принадлежит:

A vented and water control paneling has improved drainage and integrated ventilation air space. The water control paneling may be fabricated with an omnidirectional relief pattern formed on its back surface. The relief pattern spaces the vented and water control paneling away from a structure to which it is secured, thereby providing an omnidirectional drainage plane between the back surface of the paneling and the structure. The omnidirectional drainage plane provides an unimpeded ventilation and drainage path of water and/or water vapor.

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Номер записи: 16
22-01-2015 дата публикации

PRECAST SEGMENT FOR WIND TURBINE TOWER AND METHOD FOR BUILDING A WIND TURBINE TOWER USING SAID PRECAST SEGMENT

Номер: US20150020467A1
Автор: Aristegui Lantero Jose Luis, Arlaban Gabeiras Teresa, FERNÁNDEZ FALCES Sara, Garcia Maestre Ivan, Garcia Sayes Jose Miguel, Nunez Polo Miguel, OTERO LANDA Imanol, ROYO GARCÍA Ricardo
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Precast segment for wind turbine tower especially designed to be used in wind turbine towers installed in cold climates, and which comprises joint flanges showing a configuration intended to establish the boundaries for forming the joints between said precast segment and an adjacent precast segment and which comprises conduits provided with an inlet and an outlet, situated in the proximity of the joint flanges of the precast segment intended to house some heating cables that generate heat. The method comprises the use of the described precast segment and the stages of introducing heating cables in the conduits of the precast segment, applying current to said cables and removing the cables when a filler material used in the joint between precast segments has set. 1. Precast segment for wind turbine tower which comprises at least one joint flange configured to establish a boundary to the formation of at least one joint between said precast segment and an adjacent precast segment using a filler material , wherein it comprises at least one conduit provided with one inlet and one outlet , located in the vicinity of the at least one joint flange of the precast segment intended to house a heating cable.2. The precast segment of wherein the inside of the at least one conduit houses a heating cable.3. The precast segment of wherein the at least one conduit has a coating intended to facilitate the insertion and removal of some heating cables in the conduit.4. The precast segment of wherein the coating comprises at least one layer of lubricant material.5. The precast segment of wherein it is made of reinforced concrete and the surfaces which delimit the at least one conduit are made of concrete.6. The precast segment of wherein it is made of reinforced concrete and the at least one conduit is formed by a pipe made of a material with a high thermal conductivity embedded in the concrete of the precast segment.7. The precast segment of wherein the precast segments comprise ...

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Номер записи: 17
21-01-2021 дата публикации

LIGHTWEIGHT AND DURABLE WINDOW WELL

Номер: US20210017772A1
Автор: Cook Kaleb Vaughn, Cook Vaughn Allen, Hoagland David Wayne, Slade Rodney William
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A lightweight and durable window well is composed of a long fiber reinforced thermoplastic (LFRT). The lightweight and durable window well has at least some fibers that are omnidirectional relative to the other fibers in the thermoplastic. Additionally, at least some fibers of the LFRT have a length greater than 40 mm. The window well also has a body having a plurality of ribs interposed between a plurality of wall surface portions. Additionally, each rib is positioned between two different wall surface portions and is defined by a variable height and a variable depth. Furthermore, the wall surface portions have a variable thickness that varies from a minimal thickness of less than 3 mm to a maximum thickness of greater than 5 mm, with the wall surface being thicker near the ribs than at portions furthest from the ribs in the wall surface. 1. A window well composed of a long fiber reinforced thermoplastic , wherein at least some fibers within the long fiber reinforced thermoplastic are omnidirectional , relative to other fibers in the thermoplastic , and have a length of greater than 40 mm.2. The window well of claim 1 , wherein said at least some fibers within the long fiber reinforced thermoplastic have a length of greater than 60 mm.3. The window well of claim 1 , wherein said at least some fibers within the long fiber reinforced thermoplastic have a length of greater than 100 mm.4. The window well of claim 1 , wherein the long fiber reinforced thermoplastic is long fiber reinforced polypropylene.5. The window well of claim 4 , wherein the long fiber reinforced thermoplastic is reinforced with glass fibers.6. The window well of claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic is reinforced with natural fibers comprising at least one of hemp claim 1 , flax claim 1 , or ramie.7. The window well of claim 1 , further comprising of a body with a varying wall thickness.8. The window well of claim 7 , wherein the body comprises of a plurality of ribs and wall surface portions claim ...

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Номер записи: 18
10-02-2022 дата публикации

Deck drainage systems

Номер: US20220042323A1
Автор: Jim Peterson
Принадлежит: Individual

A deck drainage system includes a bracket, a locking bead, and a sheet. The bracket includes a first leg and an elongate receiver connected to an end portion of the leg. The elongate receiver defines a substantially round cross-sectional profile. The locking bead is an elongate member that defines a slit in an outer surface thereof for receiving the sheet. The locking bead is configured to be received in the receiver.

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Номер записи: 19
24-01-2019 дата публикации

Modular building structure

Номер: US20190024364A1
Автор: Federico LESTINI, Luca POFI
Принадлежит: Emmeallaenne Srl

A modular building structure, obtained by assembling a plurality of module frames to obtain a complex frame is provided. The structure includes walls and floors implemented by cladding panels, and the module frames have a substantially parallelepiped shape. The structure includes connecting knots joining module frames adjacent on a same plane, on the lower side or upper side, at angles, or which provides for the connection of the module frames to a basement or to a roof structure. Each knot has a box-like structure with an inner core shaped like a hollow straight parallelepiped, formed by six walls facing two by two, each wall has an opening that form respective channels opened according to orthogonal axes. At each opening, the knot includes a corresponding supporting plate, parallel or orthogonal therebetween; each supporting plate, extending beyond the plane defined by one or more adjacent supporting plates, defines a respective rest.

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Номер записи: 20
24-01-2019 дата публикации

MODULAR BUILDING STRUCTURE WITH INTEGRATED PLANTS

Номер: US20190024365A1
Автор: Lestini Federico, Pofi Luca
Принадлежит: EMMEALLAENNE S.R.L.

A modular building structure with relative integrated plants, as obtained by assembling a plurality of module frames to obtain a complex frame, allows associating ducts of one or more plants to the module frame. The module frames have a parallelepiped-like shape and are identified by beams joining in respective angles, including a plurality of connecting knots joining module frames adjacent to the angles; the adjacent beams of side-by-side module frames are spaced apart by the knots and the panels and are connected to the beams of the module frame thereto, so as to create an air gap. The integrated plants have a plurality of ducts arranged in the air gaps and in the through channels, which include, at edges or angles of the module frame, quick connections for connecting the ducts related to a module frame to those of another module frame placed side-by-side thereto. 110019. A modular building structure () with relative integrated plants , of the type obtained by assembling a plurality of module frames to obtain a complex frame () , and including walls and floors implemented by panels () in each module frame , wherein:{'b': 2', '3', '4', '5', '80, 'the module frames have a substantially parallelepiped-like shape and are identified by longitudinal (), vertical () and transversal () beams joining at respective angles, comprising a plurality of connecting knots () joining module frames adjacent at said angles, or providing for connection of the module frames to a flat basement () or to a roof structure;'}{'b': 2', '3', '4', '5', '9', '9, 'the adjacent beams (, , ) of side-by-side module frames are spaced apart by said knots (), said panels () and are connected to respective beams of the module frame, so as to create an air gap between panels () forming a wall or a floor separating the module frames;'}{'b': 5', '2', '3', '4, 'each knot () comprises three respective crossed and through channels, arranged according to respective orthogonal axes parallel to said beams (, , ...

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Номер записи: 21
24-01-2019 дата публикации

Building Designs and Heating and Cooling Systems

Номер: US20190024947A1
Автор: Larry Andrews, Rob Young
Принадлежит: RACOOL LLC

Building heating and/or cooling methods are provided that can include continuously distributing fluid from within conduits within a concrete floor of a building to conduits within grounds surrounding and/or supporting the building.

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Номер записи: 22
04-02-2016 дата публикации

SINGLE AND MULTI-PART PREFABRICATED INTERIOR FINISH LAYER ASSEMBLIES, BUILDING WALL ASSEMBLIES, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THESE ASSEMBLIES

Номер: US20160032587A1
Автор: Michaud Dennis, Rezac Ronald
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Building technology including building wall assemblies, prefabricated interior finish layers, and prefabricated multi-part interior finish layers are presented that establish a space between a structural layer of a building wall and a respective interior finish layer. Electrical wiring and/or plumbing is nm through this space while being held by a protective track which shields the electrical wiring and/or plumbing from potentially damaging impacts originating through the interior finish layer. This building technology is advantageously used in conventional building, for prefabricated buildings, and particularly, for prefabricated foldable buildings, by allowing more time and cost efficient wall construction, providing more electrical wiring and plumbing flexibility, facilitating prefabrication, and/or facilitating changes to electrical wiring and plumbing in finished buildings, for example, in later renovation projects. 1. A building wall assembly comprising a structural layer , at least two sleepers , an interior finish layer , and a protective track; wherein the interior finish layer is affixed to the sleepers and the sleepers are affixed to the structural layer such as to space apart the structural layer and the interior finish layer to form a space , the protective track being positioned within the space.2. The building wall assembly of claim 1 , wherein the protective track is affixed to the interior finish layer.3. The building wall assembly of or claim 1 , wherein the structural layer comprises at least two wall studs claim 1 , the sleepers are affixed to the structural layer by being affixed to the wall studs claim 1 , and at least part of the protective track is positioned between i) the wall studs and the interior finish layer and ii) between the sleepers.4. The building wall assembly of any one of the preceding claims claim 1 , wherein the protective track comprises a holding volume adapted for holding electrical or plumbing material and a shielding ...

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Номер записи: 23
30-01-2020 дата публикации

Roof pipe flashing with side air attic vent

Номер: US20200032519A1
Автор: Bond William Ralph
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A roof pipe flashing with a rectangular shaped side air attic vent attached to a partial boot with a frusto-conical wall and a flat base for exhausting air from an attic into the outer atmosphere during warm or hot seasons in order to help reduce the internal house temperature during these seasons. 1. A roof pipe flashing for a shingled pitched roof of a building for providing the out-flow or exhaust of attic air to the atmosphere comprising a boot having a substantially frusto-conical wall , said boot having a semi-closed top end and a semi-closed bottom end with a roof vent pipe passing through both said semi-closed bottom end and said semi-closed top end , said semi-closed bottom end being larger than said semi-closed top end , said semi-closed top end of said boot having an opening such as to provide a water tight frictional engagement with said roof vent pipe , said semi-closed bottom end having a substantially rectangular , elongated extension with three walls , a top wall and a pair of oppositely spaced walls connected to said top wall , said top wall and each of said oppositely spaced walls having an end connected near said semi-closed bottom end of said frusto-conical wall , and said boot and said elongated extension are supported on a substantially rectangular flat base such that said substantially rectangular , elongated extension provides an open elongated attic air passageway from said boot to said atmosphere.2. A roof pipe flashing of wherein said boot claim 1 , said substantially rectangular claim 1 , elongated extension and said rectangular flat base form a monolithic structure.3. A roof pipe flashing of wherein said substantially rectangular claim 1 , elongated extension has a free end with a front edge not connected to said boot and said substantially rectangular flat support base has a front edge claim 1 , said front edge of said elongated extension being in vertical alignment with said front edge of said flat support base.4. A roof pipe flashing ...

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Номер записи: 24
12-02-2015 дата публикации

DECK DRAIN AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

Номер: US20150040500A1
Автор: Francisco James
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A deck drain system may include a deck drain having an elongate tube which may be defined by a bottom portion and a top portion. The bottom portion may include an arcuate shape. The top portion may be flat and include an opening. A removable top member may engage the opening formed in the top portion of the elongate tube. The removable top member may include a main body portion which includes a plurality of slots. The plurality of slots formed in the removable top member may include a spacing therebetween that is substantially similar to the spacing between the plurality of slots formed in the top portion. The removable top member may be removeably connected to the top portion of the elongate tube so that, when removed, an interior portion of the elongate tube is accessible. 1. A deck drain system comprising:a deck drain having an elongate tube defined by a bottom portion and a top portion, the bottom portion having an arcuate shape, and the top portion being flat and having an opening formed therein;wherein the top portion of the elongate tube has a plurality of slots formed therein; anda removable top member that matingly engages the opening formed in the top portion of the elongate tube; a main body portion having a plurality of slots formed therein, the main body portion having a first end, a second end opposite the first end,', 'a bottom portion, a top portion opposite the bottom portion, a first passageway formed adjacent the second end, and a second passageway formed adjacent the first passageway;, 'the removable top member further comprisingwherein the plurality of slots formed in the removable top member have a spacing therebetween that is substantially similar to a spacing between the plurality of slots formed in the top portion;wherein the removable top member is removeably connected to the top portion of the elongate tube so that, when removed, an interior portion of the elongate tube is accessible.2. The deck drain system of wherein the removable top ...

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Номер записи: 25
08-02-2018 дата публикации

WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR PANEL-SIDED WALLS

Номер: US20180038096A1
Автор: Kadavy Dale R.
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The present invention is directed to systems and methods for improving the water management of exterior walls clad with panel siding. The present invention improves on prior art wall designs by directing water on the exterior surface of a building away from areas which are vulnerable to water penetration, such as joints between panels, joints between trim components, and locations where fasteners are driven from the exterior. The water management system generally comprises a vertical batten assembly, and in certain embodiments a horizontal joint cover. The water management system is designed to be installed on an outer surface of the exterior wall panels. Thus, the system may be installed without removing and replacing existing siding or covering panels with an entirely new layer of siding. The present invention may also be used on new panel siding installations as a lower cost alternative to other siding systems. 1. A water management system for installation on an outer surface of one or more exterior siding panels , the water management system comprising:a batten assembly configured to be secured to the outer surface of the siding panels, wherein the batten assembly comprises an elongated bracket and an outer cover that covers at least a portion of the bracket, wherein the bracket includes opposed first and second major surfaces, with the first major surface configured to be positioned adjacent the outer surface of the siding panels, and wherein the outer cover is positioned adjacent the second major surface of the bracket and configured to be spaced apart from the outer surface of the siding panels; anda seal positioned adjacent the first major surface of the bracket and configured to be disposed at least partially between the first major surface and the siding panels,wherein the batten assembly presents a channel running substantially parallel to the elongated bracket and configured to permit fluid to drain from the batten assembly.2. The water management system ...

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Номер записи: 26
18-02-2021 дата публикации

DUCT SUPPORT ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USING A DUCT SUPPORT

Номер: US20210048217A1
Автор: McLeod Bret Robert, Patel Sharad Thakorbhai
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Disclosed herein are embodiments of a duct support assembly. The duct support assembly can include a frame structure and a duct support. The duct support can be configured to be installed in a floor assembly between a first beam portion of a first wall frame and a second beam portion of a second wall frame and to provide a duct exit from the frame structure. The duct support can be configured to transfer a tension and/or compression load. Also disclosed herein are embodiments of a method of using a duct support to provide a duct exit from a frame structure. The method can include positioning the duct support in a floor assembly between a first beam portion of a first wall frame and a second beam portion of a second wall frame. 1. A duct support assembly comprising:a frame structure comprising a floor assembly, a first wall frame, and a second wall frame, the first wall frame comprising a first beam portion and the second wall frame comprising a second beam portion; and a first main brace portion;', 'a second main brace portion;', 'a first spanning portion and a second spanning portion, each of the spanning portions extending between the first main brace portion and the second main brace portion; and', 'an opening defining a passage configured to receive a duct;, 'a duct support configured to be installed in the floor assembly between the first beam portion and the second beam portion and to provide a duct exit from the frame structure, the duct support comprisingwherein the duct support is configured such that when the duct support is installed in the frame structure and a load of at least 400 lbs per square inch is applied to the second spanning portion, the duct support transfers the load to the first beam portion.2. The duct support assembly of claim 1 , wherein each of the main brace portions extends from the first spanning portion to the second spanning portion.3. The duct support assembly of claim 1 , wherein the duct support is configured to withstand the ...

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Номер записи: 27
25-02-2016 дата публикации

EXHAUST GAS PANEL VENT ASSEMBLY FOR ROOF-MOUNTED PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS

Номер: US20160053499A1
Автор: Atchley Brian, Karkheck Johann, West Jack Raymond
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A roof-mounted venting device or assembly adapted for use with roof mounted photovoltaic (PV) panels is provided. Venting devices and assemblies can include a replacement flashing that fits over a cut-down roof pipe vent as well as venting assemblies that redirect airflow from a roof pipe vent. Such replacement flashing can include a substantially planar flashing portion from which protrudes a hood portion with one or more vent openings to allow airflow into and out from the interior of the hood portion. The vent openings can be configured as a series of louvered openings that open in a down-roof direction to prevent flow of run-off and debris into the hood portion. Venting assemblies can include a coupling portion for mating with a vent-pipe, a section of hose or piping to redirect airflow, and a venting portion disposed outside or between roof-mounted solar panels. 1. An exhaust gas replacement flashing comprising:a substantially planar flashing portion for mounting on a sloped roof; anda hood portion protruding from the planar flashing portion, the hood portion having one or more vent openings adapted to permit airflow into and out of the hood portion.2. The exhaust gas replacement flashing of wherein the one or more vent openings are configured to open towards a down-roof direction when the substantially planar flashing portion is mounted on the roof.3. The exhaust gas replacement flashing of wherein the one or more openings comprise a plurality of elongated slots.4. The exhaust gas replacement flashing of wherein the plurality of elongated slots are arranged to extend in a transverse direction from the roof surface when the exhaust gas replacement flashing is disposed thereon.5. The exhaust gas replacement flashing of wherein the hood portion comprises a top surface and one or more side surfaces claim 1 , wherein the one or more vent openings are disposed on the one or more side surfaces.6. The exhaust gas replacement flashing of wherein the one or more side ...

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Номер записи: 28
10-03-2016 дата публикации

Casing accessories

Номер: US20160069071A1
Автор: Thomas E. Remmele
Принадлежит: STO Corp

The present disclosure is directed to casing accessories for use with multi-component wall systems. Some of the casing accessories of the present disclosure can include a mounting bracket to attach the accessory to a wall structure and a channel formed in part by a spacer that can be adjusted to adjust the channel width in order to encase components of multi-component wall systems that can vary in width from one installation to another. In another aspect, some of the casing accessories can include one or more drainage canals that direct water from one part of the casing accessories to another. In another aspect, some of the casing accessories can impede fire propagation through multi-component wall systems.

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Номер записи: 29
11-03-2021 дата публикации

DEVICES AND METHODS TO PROVIDE AIR CIRCULATION SPACE PROXIMATE TO INSULATION MATERIAL

Номер: US20210071412A1
Автор: Pollack Robert W.
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Devices and associated methods are provided for improving ventilation of insulation material and building construction and renovation. Specifically, the present disclosure includes devices and system(s) to achieve the ventilation of exterior walls and roofs. Components of the system(s) consider shut-down of the ventilation process when it is not necessary, such as in winter, and in the event of fire, where the prevention of vertical and horizontal fire spread is desired. 1. A method of building a structure , comprising:a) erecting a frame from at least one of studs and rafters, and sheathing the frame with sheathing, wherein at least one of the studs, rafters and sheathing is made at least in part from a wood product;b) installing a spacer device between the portion of the frame and sheathing made at least in part form a wood product to at least partially cover said portion of the frame and sheathing made at least in part form a wood product;c) spraying foam insulation over the spacer device and said portion of the frame and sheathing made at least in part from a wood product to define a ventilation channel between the spacer device and said portion of the frame and sheathing made at least in part from a wood product to permit trapped moisture of wet lumber to be transported to the atmosphere.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the spacer device is installed in a wall cavity to define an air space between the spacer device and a portion of the structure defining the wall cavity to permit trapped moisture of wet lumber to be transported to the atmosphere.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising disposing a wicking pad between a stud face or rafter face and adjacent sheathing to cause moisture to wick away from the stud face claim 1 , rafter face or adjacent sheathing wet lumber and into the ventilation channel.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the spacer device maintains a separation of about one quarter of an inch between the insulation and said portion of the ...

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Номер записи: 30
19-03-2015 дата публикации

CONSTRUCTION DEVICE FOR RELEASING MOISTURE FROM A BUILDING

Номер: US20150075095A1
Автор: KELLY Robert
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A plurality of devices used alone or in combination for releasing moisture from a building are provided. The devices are especially suitable for use in new or existing masonry and frame buildings with low-slope roofs, on parapet walls and mansard roofs, and on masonry walls and foundation walls. The devices give buildings adequate wall and roof system ventilation and moisture vapor release portals so as to better prevent mold and other water related damage. The devices may be used individually or in combination wherein the devices are placed on or against a parapet wall, masonry wall or foundation wall of a building. Further, the devices may be used in connection with a joist or truss system of a building to prevent moisture damage to the joists or truss system and to prevent compromises and other structural integrity problems to a building which often occur with moisture. 1. A moisture releasing device for a building comprising:housing having a top, a bottom, a front, a back, a first side, a second side and a generally hollow interior;an opening on the first side of the housing and an opening on the second side of the housing wherein the opening on the first side of the housing creates a generally hollow passageway which extends to the second side of the housing and wherein water vapor or moisture passes through the generally hollow passageway from the first side to the second side of the housing;a gap in the bottom of the housing wherein the gap creates an opening for the water vapor or moisture to enter into the generally hollow interior of the housing at a location other than the first side or second side of the housing;wherein the bottom of the housing is secured to a brick or concrete masonry unit of a building and wherein the generally hollow passageway of the housing allows for the water vapor or moisture to be moved away from the brick or concrete masonry unit; anda vent attached to the building wherein the water vapor or moisture which moves through the ...

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Номер записи: 31
15-03-2018 дата публикации

Adjustable Floor Drain and Method of Installation

Номер: US20180073237A1
Автор: Brooks Seth A., Morris Jason E., Say Christopher J., Wagner Adam F.
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A drain assembly comprises a shroud, a shank, and a frame. The drain assembly may further comprise a shim with an angled top surface. The frame may have an angled bottom surface. A rotational orientation of the angled top surface of the shim relative to the shank and a rotational orientation of the angled bottom surface of the frame relative to the shank may be independently adjustable, thereby allowing for the top surface of the frame to be both angularly and rotationally adjusted relative to a central axis of the drain assembly independent of the positional height of the shank. The drain assembly may further comprise a cover having bendable tabs. The bendable tabs may be disposed around a periphery of the cover and may be configured to contact an angled inner surface of an upper bowl of the shroud, such that the bendable tabs bend around the frame, thereby locking the cover onto the frame. 1. A drain assembly comprising:a shroud having a threaded radially inward facing surface;a shank having a lip on an upper edge, a cylindrical radially inward facing surface defining a central axis, and a threaded radially outward facing surface configured to threadably engage the threaded radially inward facing surface of the shroud;a frame having a top surface and an angled bottom surface in which the angled bottom surface is angled relative to the central axis;a shim having an angled top surface angled relative to the central axis;a clamp configured to clamp the shim between the lip of the shank and the angled bottom surface of the frame; andwherein a rotational orientation of the angled top surface of the shim relative to the shank and a rotational orientation of the angled bottom surface of the frame relative to the shank are independently adjustable, thereby allowing for the top surface of the frame to be both angularly and rotationally adjusted relative to the central axis.2. The drain assembly of claim 1 , wherein the top surface of the frame can be both angularly and ...

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Номер записи: 32
22-03-2018 дата публикации

DECK DRAINAGE SYSTEMS

Номер: US20180080236A1
Автор: Peterson Jim
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A deck drainage system includes a bracket, a locking bead, and a sheet. The bracket includes a first leg and an elongate receiver connected to an end portion of the leg. The elongate receiver defines a substantially round cross-sectional profile. The locking bead is an elongate member that defines a slit in an outer surface thereof for receiving the sheet. The locking bead is configured to be received in the receiver. 1. A deck drainage system comprising: a first leg and an elongate receiver connected to an end portion of the leg, wherein the elongate receiver defines a substantially round cross-sectional profile; and', 'a locking bead comprising an elongate member defining a slit in an outer surface of the elongate member; and, 'a bracket comprisinga sheet having at least one edge configured to be disposed in the slit, wherein the locking bead is configured to be received in the receiver.2. The deck drainage system of claim 1 , wherein the locking bead comprises a substantially round cross-sectional profile.3. The deck drainage system of claim 2 , wherein:the receiver cross-sectional profile comprises an inner diameter; andthe locking bead cross-sectional profile comprises an outer diameter.4. The deck drainage system of claim 3 , wherein the outer diameter is substantially similar to the inner diameter.5. The deck drainage system of claim 3 , wherein the outer diameter is greater than the inner diameter claim 3 , and wherein the elongate receiver is configured to deflect when the locking bead is inserted into the elongate receiver.6. The deck drainage system of claim 2 , wherein:the receiver cross-sectional profile comprises an open mouth defined by a chord,the locking bead cross-sectional profile comprises an outer diameter greater than a length of the chord.7. The deck drainage system of claim 6 , wherein the locking bead is configured to be received in the mouth.8. The deck drainage system of claim 1 , further comprising a tab extending from at least one of the ...

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Номер записи: 33
23-03-2017 дата публикации

EXTERNALLY PROTRUDING LIGHT-CAPTURE WINDOW WELL

Номер: US20170081863A1
Автор: Bramble Curtis, Fleck Otto W., Hickman Lowell
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A window well assembly for providing natural light to an interior of a dwelling comprising a light-refracting block, a flange, an outer gasket, an internal gasket, a reinforcing band, and a fastener. The window well assembly is installed into a wall in the dwelling where the light-refracting block externally protrudes from the wall for natural light refraction into the interior of the dwelling. The light-refracting block comprises a block body that presents an external receiving side, an external transmitting side, an upper wall-interfacing side, a lower wall-interfacing side, and an internal emergent side. Natural light enters the external receiving side or external transmitting side and refracts through the block body until emitted through the internal emergent side. 15-. (canceled)6. A light-refracting block configured to externally protrude from a dwelling to allow natural light refraction into an interior of said dwelling comprising:a block body,wherein said block body presents an external receiving side, an external transmitting side, an upper wall-interfacing side, a lower wall-interfacing side, and an internal emergent side,wherein said block body is configured to be installed into a wall of the dwelling,wherein the internal emergent side of the block body is substantially parallel with the wall of the dwelling,wherein the external receiving side is presented at an angle relative to the wall of the dwelling,wherein the external receiving side and the external transmitting side are disposed between the upper wall-interfacing side and the lower wall-interfacing side,wherein the external receiving side is configured to capture light,wherein the external transmitting side presents an arcuate shape so as to resist a pressure exerted by soil, such that a first end and a second end of the block body are narrower than a central segment of the block body.7. The light-refracting block of claim 6 , wherein the block body is monolithic.8. The light-refracting block of ...

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Номер записи: 34
25-03-2021 дата публикации

BASEMENT DRAINAGE SYSTEM WITH FLUME CHANNEL

Номер: US20210087808A1
Автор: Hunter Steven Edward
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A basement system includes a concrete basement and a drain channel. The concrete basement includes a basement slab and a basement wall. The basement slab presents a floor surface, with the basement wall extending about the floor surface. The basement slab and basement wall cooperatively define a trench that extends along the basement wall and below the floor surface to receive water in the basement. The drain channel is located at least partly in the trench to collect water therein. The drain channel includes an elongated channel tube and an upright riser integrally formed with the channel tube. The channel tube includes axially-extending opposite side walls that at least partly define an interior to receive water, with at least one of the side walls presenting openings that permit water ingress from the trench to the interior. The riser extends upwardly from one of the side walls and engages the basement wall. 1. A basement system comprising:a concrete basement including a basement slab and a basement wall,said basement slab presenting a floor surface, with the basement wall extending about the floor surface,said basement slab and said basement wall cooperatively defining a trench that extends along the basement wall and below the floor surface to receive water in the basement; anda drain channel located at least partly in the trench to collect water therein,said drain channel including an elongated channel tube and an upright riser integrally formed with the channel tube,said channel tube including axially-extending opposite side walls that at least partly define an interior to receive water, with one of the side walls presenting at least two laterally extending rows of openings that permit water ingress from the trench to the interior,said riser extending upwardly from said one of the side walls and engaging the basement wall,said one side wall including an upper wall section and an oblique lower wall section that extends obliquely from the upper wall section in ...

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Номер записи: 35
09-04-2015 дата публикации

CHANNELIZED RAINSCREEN FRAMEWORK FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CEMENTITIOUS EXTERIOR WALLS

Номер: US20150096247A1
Автор: Foster William C.
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A channelized rainscreen framework for making a stucco wall by attaching a back side of the channelized rainscreen framework to a front side of a sheathing of a building and applying mortar to a front side of the channelized rainscreen framework. The channelized rainscreen framework comprising a lath sheet and a channel sheet, the channel sheet having a channel sheet front and a channel sheet back, the channel sheet front coupled to the lath sheet, the channel sheet having alternating troughs and peaks, the troughs and peaks running a length of the channel sheet, the peaks forward of the troughs, the channel sheet defining a plurality of channels behind the peaks. The channel sheet has a plurality of holes sized to allow enough mortar to penetrate through the channel sheet to embed it in the mortar, but not to fill the channels. 1. An article of manufacture comprising;a lath sheet;a channel sheet with a channel sheet front and a channel sheet back, the channel sheet front coupled to the lath sheet, the channel sheet having alternating troughs and peaks, the troughs and peaks running a length of the channel sheet, the peaks forward of the troughs, the channel sheet defining a plurality of channels behind the peaks; andwherein the channel sheet has a plurality of holes having a typical size sufficiently small enough that when mortar is applied to the channel sheet front under typical installation pressure, the mortar will not protrude through the channel sheet enough to block the channels.2. The article of manufacture of claim 1 ,wherein any point on the lath has a channel sheet depth that is a shortest distance between that point and the channel sheet; andwherein the article of manufacture has a design fraction that is a fraction of points on the lath that have a channel sheet depth that is at least a design channel sheet depth.3. The article of manufacture of claim 2 ,wherein the design channel sheet depth is based on a building code requirement for a depth to which ...

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Номер записи: 36
19-03-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A VENTED AND WATER CONTROL SIDING

Номер: US20200087928A1
Автор: Abu-Jaber Amir, Norwood Steven
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A vented and water control system has improved drainage and integrated ventilation air space. The system includes a vented and water control panel located between sheathing panel and an exterior cladding panel, having a front surface; and a rear surface having a ventilation and drainage pattern integral thereto. 1. A ventilation and water control system , comprising: a vented and water control panel located between sheathing panel and an exterior cladding panel , havinga front surface; anda rear surface having a ventilation and drainage pattern integral thereto.2. The ventilation and water control system of claim 1 , the vented and water control panel being a strip.3. The ventilation and water control system of claim 1 , the vented and water control panel being a starter strip located between a lowest exterior siding panel and the sheathing layer.4. The ventilation and water control system of claim 1 , the vented and water control panel being located between the exterior cladding panel and an interior insulation layer.5. The ventilation and water control system of claim 1 , the vented and water control panel and the exterior cladding panel comprising the same material.6. The ventilation and water control system of claim 5 , the material being selected from the group of cement claim 5 , cement-based claim 5 , fiber-cement claim 5 , hard-board claim 5 , OSB claim 5 , PVC claim 5 , wood fiber/resin composite claim 5 , gypsum claim 5 , metal claim 5 , wood claim 5 , wood-based claim 5 , plastic claim 5 , glass fiber claim 5 , and composite materials thereof.7. The ventilation and water control system of claim 1 , the ventilation and drainage pattern being an omnidirectional ventilation and drainage pattern.8. The ventilation and water control system of claim 1 , the ventilation and drainage pattern being a plurality of raised and/or lowered elements.9. The ventilation and water control system of claim 8 , the raised and/or lowered elements being in a grid pattern.10. ...

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Номер записи: 37
01-04-2021 дата публикации

Building Designs and Heating and Cooling Systems

Номер: US20210095896A1
Автор: Andrews Larry, Young Rob
Принадлежит: RACOOL, L.L.C.

Building heating and/or cooling methods are provided that can include: distributing fluid from within conduits within a concrete floor of a building to conduits within grounds surrounding and/or supporting the building; diverting at least some of the fluid exiting the conduits within the grounds surrounding and/or supporting the building to a dehumidifier operably associated with the interior of the building; and returning the at least some of the fluid from the dehumidifier to the conduits within the grounds surrounding and/or supporting the building. 1. A building heating and/or cooling method comprising:distributing fluid from within conduits within a concrete floor of a building to conduits within grounds surrounding and/or supporting the building;diverting at least some of the fluid exiting the conduits within the grounds surrounding and/or supporting the building to a dehumidifier operably associated with the interior of the building; andreturning the at least some of the fluid from the dehumidifier to the conduits within the grounds surrounding and/or supporting the building.2. The method of wherein the building is a commercial building and the grounds are a parking lot proximate the commercial building.3. The method of wherein the fluid is water.4. The method of wherein the method further comprises periodically distributing the water via a sprinkler system.5. The method of wherein the building is a multi-family housing unit.6. The method of wherein the fluid is distributed to grounds surrounding the unit and exposed to the concrete floors of individual units within the housing unit.7. The method of wherein at least some of the units have associated grounds and share a common wall.8. The method of wherein the building is a commercial building and the grounds are a parking lot proximate the commercial building and covered by asphalt and/or concrete.9. The method of wherein the conduits are 1″ in diameter.10. The method of wherein the conduit is tubing ...

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Номер записи: 38
26-03-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A VENTED AND WATER CONTROL SIDING

Номер: US20200095781A1
Автор: Abu-Jaber Amir, Norwood Steven
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A vented and water control siding has improved drainage and integrated ventilation air space. An omnidirectional relief pattern, creating an omnidirectional ventilation and drainage plane, may be located between a front surface of the first siding panel and a back surface of the second siding panel. In certain embodiments, another omnidirectional ventilation and drainage plane is located between the siding panels and an internal layer. 1. A vented and water control cladding system , comprising:a first exterior cladding panel;a second exterior cladding panel overlapping the first exterior cladding panel; andan omnidirectional relief pattern, creating an omnidirectional ventilation and drainage plane, located between a front surface of the first exterior cladding panel and a back surface of the second exterior cladding panel.2. The vented and water control system of claim 1 , the first and the second exterior cladding panels being siding panels.3. The vented and water control cladding system of claim 1 , the omnidirectional relief pattern being raised and/or lowered elements of the second exterior cladding panel.4. The vented and water control cladding system of claim 1 , the omnidirectional relief pattern being a grid pattern.5. The vented and water control cladding system of claim 1 , the omnidirectional relief pattern being a pattern of elements with air space on all sides of each element.6. The vented and water control cladding system of claim 1 , the omnidirectional relief pattern being integral to the back surface of the second exterior cladding panel.7. The vented and water control cladding system of claim 1 , further comprising a securing hole on a front surface of each of the first and second exterior cladding panels.8. The vented and water control cladding system of claim 1 , the first and second exterior cladding panels each being formed from a material selected from the group of cement claim 1 , cement-based claim 1 , fiber-cement claim 1 , hard-board ...

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Номер записи: 39
08-04-2021 дата публикации

LIGHT ENHANCING AND FLOOD PROTECTION WINDOW WELL INSTALLATION

Номер: US20210102388A1
Автор: Jasmin Neville Joel
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The present disclosure relates to a resilient and multipurpose window well installation. The installation comprises numerous different features and optional additional attachments and functionalities. In one embodiment, the installation can increase the amount of light entering into a basement window. In an alternative embodiment, the installation can also protect from influx of flood water through the basement window. 1. A kit for enhancing light entry into a basement window of a building , said basement window having a pre-installed window well defining a window well cavity , said kit comprising:a supporting structure sized and proportioned to fit within said window well cavity;a first reflective surface adapted to be affixed to an exterior wall of said building above said window; anda second reflective surface adapted to be affixed to said supporting structure.2. The kit of claim 1 , wherein said first reflective surface is affixed to said exterior wall of said building by a mounting member positioned at an angle to reflect sunlight onto said second reflective surface.3. The kit of claim 2 , wherein said supporting structure is sized and positioned to support the second reflective surface at an angle to receive said reflected sunlight and direct it into basement window.4. The kit of claim 1 , wherein said supporting structure is adapted to be fixed to said window well.5. The kit of claim 1 , wherein said supporting structure is adapted to support one or more flood protection devices.6. The kit of claim 1 , wherein said one or more flood protection devices are selected from the group comprising: foam core; foil; fabric; a durable plastic; or an air-bag type device claim 1 , or combinations thereof.7. The kit of claim 5 , wherein said one or more flood protection devices are linked to one or more water detection sensors claim 5 , said sensors claim 5 , when activated claim 5 , send a signal to a mobile device claim 5 , application claim 5 , or alarm system.8. The ...

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Номер записи: 40
02-04-2020 дата публикации

GEOTHERMAL INSULATION SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20200103128A1
Автор: KONYARI Zoltan
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The invention relates to a geothermal insulation system () for the insulation of an external surface () of a building (), characterised by comprising: 1101612: A geothermal insulation system () for the insulation of an external surface () of a building () , characterised by comprising:{'b': '24', 'internal insulation panels (),'}{'b': 22', '24', '16', '14', '12', '20', '24', '16', '14, 'first internal spacers () attaching the internal insulation panels () onto the external surface () of a wall () of the building () in the mounted state such that an internal air chamber () is left between the internal insulation panels () and the external surface () of the wall (),'}{'b': '34', 'external insulation panels (),'}{'b': 32', '34', '24', '30', '34', '24', '31', '30', '21', '20, 'second spacers () attaching the external insulation panels () onto an external side of the internal insulation panels () in the mounted state such that an external air chamber () is left between the external insulation panels () and the external side of the internal insulation panels () and an upper region () of the external air chamber () is in air communication with an upper region () of the internal air chamber (),'}{'b': '44', 'a soil-air heat exchanger () recessed into the soil,'}{'b': 46', '44', '20, 'a first air duct () connecting the soil-air heat exchanger () with the internal air chamber (),'}{'b': 48', '44', '30, 'a second air duct () connecting the soil-air heat exchanger () with the external air chamber ().'}21020302030aa: Insulation system () according to claim 1 , characterised by that the internal air chambers () and the external air chambers () are divided into ascending and descending claim 1 , parallel air gaps ( claim 1 , ).310223224342030aa: Insulation system () according to claim 2 , characterised by that the spacers ( claim 2 , ) are ribs forms integrally with the internal and external insulation panels ( claim 2 , ) and determining the ascending and descending parallel air ...

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Номер записи: 41
17-07-2014 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR EXHAUSTING AIR

Номер: US20140199938A1
Автор: BADENHORST Sean Michael Johl, Harris Kevin
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An apparatus for exhausting air from a space. The space may comprise the interior space(s) of buildings such as hospitals, enclosed shopping malls, warehouses, factories, high rise buildings, etc. The apparatus comprises at least a first discharging arrangement in the form of return and supply air ducts of an air handling unit (AHU). The apparatus also comprises a second discharging arrangement in the form of a smoke exhaust box. The return air duct is arranged to receive an air stream discharged from the space and is able to be isolated from the smoke exhaust box. Upon isolation of the return air duct, the smoke exhaust box is able to receive and discharge an air stream (e.g. a smoke-filled or contaminated air stream) from the space. 1. An apparatus for exhausting air from a space comprising:a first discharging arrangement arranged to receive an air stream discharged from the space; anda second discharging arrangement, externally cantilevered from the first discharging arrangement;the first discharging arrangement able to be isolated from the second discharging arrangement whereby the second discharging arrangement is able to receive the air stream discharged from the space when the first discharging arrangement is isolated.2. The apparatus for exhausting air in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the first discharging arrangement is able to be partially or fully isolated from the second discharging arrangement claim 1 , whereby the second discharging arrangement is able to receive part or all of the air stream discharged from the space when the first discharging arrangement is partially or fully isolated claim 1 , respectively.3. The apparatus for exhausting air in accordance with claim 1 , wherein at least one support member is mounted to extend from the first discharging arrangement towards a remote edge of the second discharging arrangement and is mounted to the second discharging arrangement to facilitate the cantilever of the second discharging arrangement from ...

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Номер записи: 42
25-04-2019 дата публикации

Window illumination enhancer

Номер: US20190120451A1
Автор: Jason E. J. Davis
Принадлежит: Individual

A window illumination enhancer having at least one planar reflective surface and two openings is designed to fit in a window well of a building. The surface reflects light from a first of the openings through the window, via the second opening. The first opening is located above the window well. A polymer film surrounds the path of the light between the two openings to reduce soiling of at least the surface. A second planar reflective surface may be included and may be arranged to form a periscopic device, which affords an above-ground view of the exterior. The enhancer may be composed of lightweight materials. It may be freestanding, and may be mounted without fixing to the building wall. Illumination is increased because the view of the dim-lit window well wall is blocked by the more brightly lit surface.

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Номер записи: 43
21-05-2015 дата публикации

Insulated/soffit rafter vent

Номер: US20150135606A1
Автор: Ronald William Shaw
Принадлежит: Individual

An insulated vent chute and blocking assembly which can be inserted between adjacently disposed roof rafters of a building construction having a pitched or flat roof, the roof supported by a building wall. The assembly comprises: a generally flexible insulated body having a roof facing surface, an attic space facing surface, the surfaces spaced apart from each other to define a pair of longitudinal rafter facing sides, a top and a bottom transverse end, the ends connecting the sides; and a reflective substrate covering the attic space facing surface, the substrate for reflecting heat away from the attic space facing surface and back into attic insulation. The assembly is fabricated from a flexible insulated material, and can assume an arcuate form in embodiments when the body is inserted between adjacently disposed roof rafters in the building construction with a pitched or flat roof such that the bottom transverse end can contact the top of the building wall.

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Номер записи: 44
11-05-2017 дата публикации

L-bead: a leak prevention system for stucco surfaces

Номер: US20170130462A1
Автор: Jeffrey Maziarz
Принадлежит: Individual

A stop bead for mounting along a frame/jamb of a window or door of a building to separate the frame or jamb from plaster/stucco material during application of the plaster or stucco material to the building comprises a first side end portion and a second side end portion, a base panel having a front face, a stop bead wall formed on the base panel and extending outwardly above the front face of the base panel, the stop bead wall having an engaging surface for engaging plaster or stucco and a frame/jamb facing surface, and a spacing member formed on the stop bead and extending outwardly away from the frame/jamb facing surface of the stop bead wall, the spacing member forming the leading edge of the first side portion of the stop bead and forming gap between the stop bead wall and the frame/jamb.

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Номер записи: 45
11-05-2017 дата публикации

Fire-Rated Modular Duct Assembly Suitable for Exhausting Flammable or Hazardous Gases, Vapours and Other Materials

Номер: US20170130984A1
Автор: DUFFY WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER
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A fire-rated exhaust duct system comprising a modular configuration or structure. The fire-rated exhaust duct system comprises a plurality of exhaust duct sections. Each of the exhaust duct sections is configured to be joined or connected with other exhaust duct sections in the field or at an installation site, e.g. in building housing a kitchen facility or a laboratory facility to form longer sections or runs for exhaust duct system. 1. A modular fire-rated exhaust duct assembly comprising:two or more exhaust duct modules;each of said exhaust duct modules having an inner duct liner and an outer casing, and a void being formed between at least a portion of space between said inner duct liner and said outer casing, said void being configured for receiving an insulation material, and including one or more insulation encapsulation sections configured to connect to said inner duct liner and said outer casing to contain said insulation material in said void;a first exterior flange connector, and one end of each of said exhaust duct modules being configured for receiving said first exterior flange connector;a second exterior flange connector, and another end of each of said exhaust duct modules being configured for receiving said second exterior flange connector;said first and said second exterior flange connectors being configured to form a field assembly junction for coupling respective ends of said exhaust duct modules to form a single exhaust duct run; anda joint encasement section configured to be field connectable to each of said exhaust duct modules and encase said junction.2. The modular fire-rated exhaust duct assembly as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said exhaust duct modules have a generally rectangular cross-section.3. The modular fire-rated exhaust duct assembly as claimed in claim 2 , wherein said inner duct liner comprises a flange configured to be affixed to said first and said second exterior flange connectors.4. The modular fire-rated exhaust duct ...

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Номер записи: 46
02-05-2019 дата публикации

Rigging Lift and Method of Use

Номер: US20190127995A1
Автор: Dwyer, III Herbert L.
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A method of constructing a structure in which an item is to be installed at an elevated height on the structure. Hoists are hung from the structure. A platform is moved from ground level and positioned at a first elevated position between ground level and the hoists. The platform is attached to the hoists at the first elevated position. After the platform has been attached to the hoists, the item is moved onto the platform. The item is lifted on the platform to a second elevated position for installation at the elevated height on the structure and the item is installed at the elevated height. 1. A method of constructing a structure in which an item is to be installed at an elevated height on the structure , the method comprising:hanging hoists from the structure;moving a platform from ground level and positioning the platform at a first elevated position between ground level and the hoists;attaching the platform to the hoists at the first elevated position;moving the item onto the platform after the platform has been attached to the hoists;lifting the item on the platform to a second elevated position for installation at the elevated height on the structure; andinstalling the item at the elevated height.2. The method of wherein the step of installing the item at elevated height involves mechanically attaching the item to the structure for support by the structure independent of support by the platform.3. The method of further comprising the step of assembling the platform at ground level prior to picking up the platform.4. The method of wherein the platform is assembled from multiple joined truss sections with walkboards received thereon and railing supported thereby.5. The method of wherein a portion of the structure is located directly beneath an installation site at the elevated height at which the item is installed.6. The method of wherein the structure is a stadium and the portion of the structure that is located directly beneath the installation site is bowl ...

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Номер записи: 47
07-08-2014 дата публикации

Wood deck with boards and connectors

Номер: US20140215944A1
Автор: Husler Balthasar
Принадлежит: C.B.H Wood Products Ltd.

The wood deck is made of deck boards and deck board connectors. Each deck board has a lip extending along each side thereof. A pair of wings, a riser and the sole plate of a board connector define a pair of oppositely facing board receiving slots for receiving the lips of a pair of adjacent deck boards. Each deck board is preferably made of torrefied wood. The deck board connectors have bosses on their riser for maintaining a desired spacing between deck boards. Each deck board connector has drainage channels in its sole plate, on each side of the riser for draining any moisture that may seep between deck boards. Each deck board connector also has aeration gaps under its sole plate for drying any moisture that may seep beneath the boards. The wood deck is thereby less susceptible of retaining moisture under or between the deck boards. 1. A deck board connector having an elongated strip-like shape and a cross-section; said cross-section comprising;a sole plate;a riser extending vertically from said sole plate;a pair of wings extending in opposite directions from said riser in parallel alignment with said sole plate; said pair of wings, said riser and said sole plate defining a pair of oppositely facing board receiving slots for receiving a pair of adjacent deck boards;each of said board receiving slots having a tapering upper wall and indentations along said upper wall for retaining said deck board therein.2. The deck board connector as claimed in claim 1 , further having drainage channels in said sole plate on each side of said riser.3. The deck board connector as claimed in claim 2 , further having aeration gaps under said sole plate.4. The deck board connector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said wings define a head portion thereof claim 1 , and said head portion has a colorable groove along a centerline thereof.5. The deck board connector as claimed in claim 4 , wherein said groove has a cross-sectional shape of a segment of a circle.6. The deck board connector ...

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Номер записи: 48
19-05-2016 дата публикации

Window Well Egress Apparatus

Номер: US20160138337A1
Автор: Snarr Daniel K.
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This is a system that allows a small child to escape from a window well using a ladder and a window well cover. The ladder extends from the bottom of the window well cover and has a trigger that when activated slides the ladder and releases a trap door in the window well cover, thus allowing a person to climb the ladder and escape through the cover. 1. A window well egress apparatus comprising:a window well cover with a selectively movable subsection that upon activation moves to create an aperture in the cover; anda mechanical system comprising a ladder connected to the cover, the ladder further comprising a trigger wherein the upon activation actuates the trigger causing the subsection to move and create an aperture.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the mechanical system comprises a potential energy vehicle which upon activation actuates the subsection.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the mechanical system comprises at least one pulley claim 2 , cable and weight to exert a force upon the sliding subsection of the grate.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the mechanical system comprises one or more springs to exert a force upon the sliding subsection of the grate.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the ladder further comprises a ladder frame claim 1 , a sliding ladder section claim 1 , and wherein the ladder section is connected to the ladder frame.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the sliding ladder section includes at least one catch peg that interlocks with the subsection of the grate to restrict movement claim 5 , and wherein the application of weight to or adjacent to the sliding ladder section causes the catch pegs to disconnect claim 5 , which allows for movement of the sliding grate subsection.7. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein a mechanical system is utilized to maintain contact between the sliding section of the grate claim 6 , and the catch pegs attached to the sliding section of the ladder.8. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 49
03-06-2021 дата публикации

VEIL PRINTING PROCESSES FOR MOLDING THERMOPLASTIC WINDOW WELLS

Номер: US20210164240A1
Автор: Cook Vaughn Allen, Hoagland David Wayne, Slade Rodney William
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A window well is composed of a fiber reinforced plastic and an outer layer. The window well also has a body having multiple ribs interposed between multiple wall surface portions. Each rib is positioned between two different wall surface portions and is defined by a corresponding height and depth. The outer layer includes a fabric veil that is at least partially embedded into the thermoplastic. The fabric veil can be made of different types of fabric material. The fabric veil can also have a multi-colored printed pattern that imitates the texture of a natural material. The outer layer of the window well improves the aesthetics of the window well and provides increased durability. 1. A window well , structured to provide improved aesthetics and window well properties , said window well comprising:a fiber reinforced plastic; andan outer layer comprising a fabric veil that is at least partially embedded into the fiber reinforced thermoplastic.2. The window well of claim 1 , wherein the fiber reinforced plastic is a long fiber reinforced thermoplastic claim 1 , wherein at least some fibers within the long fiber reinforced thermoplastic are omnidirectional claim 1 , relative to other fibers in the thermoplastic claim 1 , and have a length of greater than 5 mm.3. The window well of claim 2 , wherein said at least some fibers within the long fiber reinforced thermoplastic have a length greater than 20 mm claim 2 , and wherein the window well omits a resin for securing the embedded fabric veil to the thermoplastic.4. The window well of claim 3 , wherein said at least some fibers within the long fiber reinforced thermoplastic have a length of greater than 40 mm.5. The window well of claim 1 , wherein the fabric veil is made of a synthetic fabric.6. The window well of claim 1 , wherein the fabric veil includes a printed pattern.7. The window well of claim 6 , wherein the printed pattern of the fabric veil is multi-colored and imitates a texture of natural material.8. The ...

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Номер записи: 50
18-05-2017 дата публикации

Building Designs and Heating and Cooling Systems

Номер: US20170138639A1
Автор: Andrews Larry, Young Rob
Принадлежит: RACOOL, L.L.C.

Building heating and/or cooling methods are provided that can include continuously distributing fluid from within conduits within a concrete floor of a building to conduits within grounds surrounding and/or supporting the building while transferring air to/from the interior of the building via a heat exchanger. 1. A building heating and/or cooling method comprising continuously distributing fluid from within conduits within a concrete floor of a building to conduits within grounds surrounding and/or supporting the building while transferring air to/from the interior of the building via a heat exchanger.2. The method of wherein the building is a commercial building and the grounds are a parking lot proximate the commercial building.3. The method of wherein the fluid is water.4. The method of wherein the method further comprises periodically distributing the water via a sprinkler system.5. The method of wherein the building is a multi-family housing unit.6. The method of wherein the fluid is distributed to grounds surrounding the unit and exposed to the concrete floors of individual units within the housing unit.7. The method of wherein at least some of the units have associated grounds and share a common wall.8. The method of wherein the building is a commercial building and the grounds are a parking lot proximate the commercial building and covered by asphalt and/or concrete.9. The method of wherein the conduits are 1″ in diameter.10. The method of wherein the conduit is tubing constructed of copper claim 1 , steel claim 1 , Rehau claim 1 , and/or other cross-linked construction.11. The method of wherein the concrete floor is a minimum of 2″ thickness.12. The method of further comprising utilizing a plurality of directional and/or check valves to control the direction of flow of the fluid within the conduits.13. A building heating/cooling system comprising:a building comprising walls and concrete floors;fluid containing conduit within the concrete floors;circulating ...

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Номер записи: 51
26-05-2016 дата публикации

Medical Pendant System

Номер: US20160143550A1
Автор: Jiasheng Huang, Ming Ji, Qunhua Li, Shengping Zhan, Wei Zhang
Принадлежит: Maquet Suzhou Co Ltd

A medical pendant system, comprising. a movable component, an execution component and a bus ( 1 ); the movable component comprises a key control module ( 3 ); the key control module ( 3 ) comprises a braking system control key (K 1, K 4 ) and a pendant lifting/lowering control key (K 2, K 3 ); the execution component comprises an output control part ( 4 ), the output control part ( 4 ) being connected respectively with a bus power supply ( 5 ), a pendant motor ( 9 ) and a braking system ( 10 ); the movable component and the execution component are connected respectively to the bus ( 1 ); the bus ( 1 ) is used for transmitting power supply and also for transmitting instructions from the movable component to the execution component. In the vertical direction the medical pendant system can be adjusted steplessly without having to alter the lengths of the cables. The number of cable cores is reduced, circuit design is optimized, installation and maintenance are easy, functional integration and extension are convenient, and reliability is improved.

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Номер записи: 52
09-05-2019 дата публикации

WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR PANEL-SIDED WALLS

Номер: US20190136513A1
Автор: Kadavy Dale R.
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The present invention is directed to systems and methods for improving the water management of exterior walls clad with panel siding. The present invention improves on prior art wall designs by directing water on the exterior surface of a building away from areas which are vulnerable to water penetration, such as joints between panels, joints between trim components, and locations where fasteners are driven from the exterior. The water management system generally comprises a vertical batten assembly, and in certain embodiments a horizontal joint cover. The water management system is designed to be installed on an outer surface of the exterior wall panels. Thus, the system may be installed without removing and replacing existing siding or covering panels with an entirely new layer of siding. The present invention may also be used on new panel siding installations as a lower cost alternative to other siding systems. 1. A water management system for installation on an outer surface of two or more exterior siding panels comprising at least one upper panel and at least one lower panel having a junction therebetween , the water management system comprising:a vertical batten assembly configured to be secured to the outer surface of the siding panels, wherein the batten assembly comprises an elongated bracket and an outer cover that covers at least a portion of the bracket;a seal positioned adjacent the bracket and configured to be disposed at least partially between the bracket and the siding panels,wherein the batten assembly presents a channel running substantially parallel to the elongated bracket and configured to permit fluid to drain from the batten assembly; and an upper flange configured to be positioned adjacent to an interior surface of the upper panel;', 'a lower projection comprising a lower flange and a spaced apart overlay, the lower projection presenting a cavity at least partially defined by the lower flange and the spaced apart overlay and configured to ...

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Номер записи: 53
10-06-2021 дата публикации

MODULAR INSERT FOR A WINDOW WELL

Номер: US20210172180A1
Автор: Cook Vaughn Allen, Hoagland David Wayne, Slade Rodney William
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A modular window well insert is composed of a long fiber reinforced plastic. The modular insert has at least some fibers that are omnidirectional relative to the other fibers in the plastic. The window well insert is configured in size and shape to be attached to an existing window well, having a matching width and depth of the existing window well. In some instances, the module well insert also has a recessed section that facilitates mating the window well insert to the window well. 1. A modular window well insert composed of a long fiber reinforced plastic , wherein at least some fibers within the long fiber reinforced plastic are omnidirectional , relative to other fibers in the thermoplastic , and have a length of greater than 5 mm , the modular window well insert being configured in size and shape to be attached to an existing window well , the modular window well insert and existing window well having a matching width and depth.2. The modular window well insert of claim 1 , wherein said at least some fibers within the long fiber reinforced thermoplastic have a length of greater than 20 mm.3. The modular window well insert of claim 1 , wherein said at least some fibers within the long fiber reinforced thermoplastic have a length of greater than 40 mm.4. The modular window well insert of claim 1 , wherein the long fiber reinforced plastic is a thermoplastic.5. The modular window well insert of claim 1 , wherein the long fiber reinforced plastic is a thermoset plastic.6. The modular window well insert of claim 1 , wherein the modular insert comprises of one or more recessed sections.7. The modular window well insert of claim 6 , wherein the one or more recessed sections have a height within a range of between 10 cm to 25 cm.8. The modular window well insert of claim 6 , wherein the modular insert comprises of one or more tabs and slots that facilitate mating with the existing window well that also has tabs and slots.9. The modular window well insert of claim 6 , ...

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Номер записи: 54
17-06-2021 дата публикации

Modular structure and method of assembly

Номер: US20210180334A1
Автор: Chingiz Akchurin
Принадлежит: Akchurin Inc

Disclosed is a system and method of constructing modular homes, which are assembled from a numbered of prefabricated components and delivered as finished goods using standard containers. The modular design further provides for a self-sufficient structure where the three main engineering systems, namely, plumbing, electrical and HVAC, are completely integrated allowing the structure to maximize energy usage efficiencies. Emphasis is placed on using only environmentally friendly materials and on recycle or multi-purposing components into energy or resource gathering and production. Another emphasis is placed on speed of assembly using standardized structures that streamline on the job assembly processes.

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Номер записи: 55
09-06-2016 дата публикации

Deck Drainage System

Номер: US20160160509A1
Автор: Anic Miro
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A plurality of interlocking sloped channels, which drain water seeping through the deck into a rain gutter comprises a deck drainage system. Each channel provides a flashing on each side edge, which overlaps the corresponding flashing on the neighboring channel to prevent leakage. The flashings overlap each other on the top surface of the deck joists, and the channels are suspended between the joists, such that they only occupy unused space. 1. A deck drainage system , comprised of:a. a plurality of interlocking sloped channels having a front edge, rear edge, and two side edges;b. a plurality of flashings;b. one of said plurality of flashings being a base flashing and being connected to one side edge of said interlocking sloped channel;c. one of said plurality of flashings being an overlapping flashing and being connected to one side edge of said interlocking sloped channel opposite said base flashing;d. a plurality of deck joists;e. wherein said plurality of interlocking sloped channels are suspended between said plurality of deck joists and supported on each side by said plurality of flashings.2. The deck drainage system of claim 1 , wherein one of said plurality of flashings being a rear flashing and being connected to said rear edge.3. The deck drainage system of claim 1 , further comprising a flange; said flange being connected to said overlapping flashing; said flange being configured such that a waterproof seal is formed when said overlapping flashing is placed over said base flashing.4. The deck drainage system of claim 2 , further comprising a flange; said flange being connected to said overlapping flashing; said flange being configured such that a waterproof seal is formed when said overlapping flashing is placed over said base flashing.5. The deck drainage system of claim 1 , further comprising a profile board; said profile board being L-shaped and having a back edge and bottom edge; said back edge being configured to attach to a ledger board of a wall; ...

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Номер записи: 56
24-06-2021 дата публикации

Vent assembly

Номер: US20210188539A1
Автор: Daomin Hong, Lewis BINGHAM
Принадлежит: Elmac Technologies Ltd

A vent assembly ( 200 ) comprises a housing ( 13 ), a flow conduit ( 10 ) and a weather hood ( 12 ), the flow conduit ( 10 ) having a proximal end ( 10 A) for being fluidly connected to a source of material and an open distal end ( 10 B), the housing ( 13 ) having a base portion ( 13 A), a side wall portion ( 13 B), and a top portion ( 13 C), the flow conduit ( 10 ) comprising a baffle ( 12 E) located between the base portion ( 13 A) and the top portion ( 13 C) of the housing ( 13 ) to direct fluid flowing from the flow conduit ( 10 ) towards the weather hood ( 12 ) and through the housing ( 13 ) in a direction towards the top portion ( 13 C) of the housing ( 13 ).

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Номер записи: 57
24-06-2021 дата публикации

FRAMELESS CONSTRUCTION USING SINGLE AND DOUBLE PLENUM PANELS

Номер: US20210189715A1
Автор: Walker James
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A method of constructing a building comprising the steps of attaching a first panel to a second panel. The first panel is one of a single plenum panel and a multi-plenum panel and the second panel is one of a single plenum panel and a multi-plenum panel. 120-. (canceled)21. A method of constructing a structure comprising:attaching a first panel to a second panel;wherein the first and the second panel each have one or more plenums extending there through.22. The method of wherein the first panel forms part of a vertical wall and the second panel forms part of a roof.23. The method of wherein the first panel forms part of a vertical wall and the second panel forms part of a roof.24. The method of wherein the first panel forms part of a vertical wall and the second panel forms part of a horizontal ceiling.25. The method of wherein the first panel forms part of a vertical wall and the second panel forms part of a horizontal floor.26. The method of wherein the first panel forms part of a vertical wall extending in a first direction and the second panel forms part of a vertical wall extending in a second direction non-parallel to the first direction.27. The method of further comprising a attaching a third panel to the first panel claim 21 ,wherein the first panel forms part of a vertical wall, the second panel forms part of a roof, and the third panel forms part of a horizontal floor, andthe third panel has one or more plenums extending there through.28. The method of further comprising attaching a fourth panel to one of the first and second panel;wherein the fourth panel forms part of a horizontal ceiling; andthe fourth panel has one or more plenums extending there through.29. The method of wherein the structure is built without conventional framing lumber.30. The method of wherein the conventional framing lumber includes studs claim 29 , joists claim 29 , rafters claim 29 , or trusses.31. The method of wherein each of the first panel and the second panel include a ...

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Номер записи: 58
16-06-2016 дата публикации

Foldable Sensory Isolation Booth

Номер: US20160168847A1
Автор: Franck Saunier
Принадлежит: Reperes

The invention relates to a sensory deprivation booth foldable between a folded transport position and an unfolded usage position forming a closed space for receiving a user to perform a sensory analysis; the booth comprising: walls, each wall being airtight or suitable for filtering the flow of air passing through the wall; airtight articulations and closing devices, positioned at the joint of the walls and connecting the walls in an airtight manner in the unfolded usage position of the booth, the folded joints allowing superposition of the walls on one another in the transport position of the booth.

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Номер записи: 59
14-06-2018 дата публикации

Methods of making manufactured housing components and manufactured homes

Номер: US20180161611A1
Автор: Gregory Keith Scott, Ronald Anthony Burkett
Принадлежит: Scotbilt Homes Inc

Methods of making manufactured housing components and manufactured homes are disclosed. Manufactured housing components and manufactured homes are also disclosed.

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Номер записи: 60
14-06-2018 дата публикации

Flooring system for and methods of installing decking material directly atop an installation surface

Номер: US20180163411A1
Автор: Thomas W. Bachelder
Принадлежит: Individual

A flooring system that may include one or more floor members, wherein the one or more floor members may be configured together to form a floor covering atop an installation surface, which may be a non-dry environment, and wherein one or more of the one or more floor members are secured directly to the installation surface, and wherein the one or more floor members is made of a non-wood decking material. The one or more floor members may include one or more holding floor members, and one or more floating floor members, wherein the one or more holding floor members engage with one or more of the one or more floating floor members to form the floor covering atop the installation surface, and wherein the holding floor members are configured and arranged to secure the floor covering in place atop the installation surface.

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Номер записи: 61
29-09-2022 дата публикации

WATERPROOF ELEVATOR PIT FLOOR AND METHOD OF INSTALLING SAME

Номер: US20220307254A1
Автор: CHECHEL Tommy, FOKAS Jerome, LADJACK Daniel, MONGE James, WEAVER Jason
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An elevator pit having a waterproof cement floor and method for installing the same. The elevator pit includes a jack casing and a drainage pit installed within the elevator pit. A trench is formed in exposed ground surface and defines a channel having a first end positioned at an area that is susceptible to water accumulation within the elevator pit and a second end terminating at the drainage pit. A perforated conduit extends within the channel with an end terminating at the drainage pit. A layer of gravel is disposed over the exposed ground surface and trench at a predetermined height to cover the perforated conduit. A layer of waterproof cement is provided over the ground surface at a predetermined height to cover the gravel, channel and perforated conduit to form the waterproof cement floor which extends across an entire periphery of the elevator pit. 1. A method of waterproofing an elevator pit having a cement floor through which an elevator assembly is installed and a drainage pit is provided , the method comprising:trenching a bottom of the elevator pit to provide a channel having a first end positioned at an area susceptible to water accumulation within the elevator pit and a second end terminating at the drainage pit;inserting a perforated conduit within the channel such that an end of the perforated conduit terminates at the drainage pit;applying a layer of gravel within the channel at a predetermined height to cover the perforated conduit; andpouring a layer of waterproof cement at a predetermined height to cover the channel, gravel, and perforated conduit.2. The method of further comprising prior to said trenching step claim 1 , removing a cement floor surface in the elevator pit to expose the ground surface thereunder.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of inserting the perforated conduit comprises pitching the conduit downward at a predetermined angle towards the drainage pit.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of inserting the ...

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Номер записи: 62
11-09-2014 дата публикации

Roof Drain Recession Plate

Номер: US20140252756A1
Автор: Reichlin Leonard
Принадлежит:

One embodiment of a recessed roof drain support (recession plate) is to be mounted under structural roof sheathing at the location of a roof deck penetration for a roof drain body. The roof drain body mounting flange, when mounted to the recession plate, will be below the surface of the roof sheathing, creating a recess for a roofing membrane to flow smoothly into the clamping surface of the roof drain body, leaving no opportunity for water to stand.

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Номер записи: 63
18-09-2014 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN ADJUSTABLE CHANNEL FOR AN AIR CONDITIONING LINE SET

Номер: US20140260069A1
Автор: Coon Stephen A.
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A system is presented for covering a plurality of line sets with respective sizes. The system includes a first portion defining a plurality of slots formed along a sidewall of the first portion. The system also includes a second portion including a latch to extend from a sidewall of the second portion. The latch selectively engages one of the plurality of slots to secure the first and second portions with an opening therebetween of an adjustable size. The slot engaged by the latch is selected such the adjustable size of the opening corresponds to the respective size of the line set of the plurality of line sets to be covered by the system. A method is also presented for covering the plurality of line sets with respective sizes. 1. A system for covering a plurality of line sets having a plurality of respective sizes , said system comprising:a first portion defining a plurality of slots formed along a sidewall of the first portion;a second portion including a latch to extend from a sidewall of the second portion, said latch being configured to selectively engage one slot of the plurality of slots to secure the first and second portions with an opening of an adjustable size therebetween;wherein the slot engaged by the latch is selected such that the adjustable size of the opening corresponds to a respective size of one of the plurality of line sets to be covered by the system.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first and second portions are upper and lower halves claim 1 , wherein the upper half has a width that is greater than the lower half claim 1 , wherein the slots are formed along an inner sidewall of the upper half and wherein the latch of the lower half is configured to extend outward from the sidewall of the lower half to selectively engage the one slot of the plurality of slots.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first portion and second portions are upper and lower halves claim 1 , wherein the upper half has a width that is less than the lower half ...

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Номер записи: 64
06-06-2019 дата публикации

Elevator Trench Drain

Номер: US20190169860A1
Автор: DiPlacido Robert A., Gomo David M., Morris Jason E., Plachotnik Jaroslaw J.
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A trench drain includes a trench, a grating seat and a grating hingedly connected to the trench. The trench has a base wall with peripheral side walls extending upwardly therefrom and an outwardly-extending peripheral flange. The grating seat is configured to receive the grating. The peripheral side walls of the trench have a pair of opposing elongated slots formed therein and the grating has a pair of posts on opposing ends thereof. Each of the pair of posts on the grating are received in a respective one of the pair of opposing elongated slots of the trench to establish an axis of rotation. 1. A trench comprising:a trench having a base wall with peripheral side walls extending upwardly therefrom and an outwardly-extending peripheral flange;a grating seat disposed between an upper peripheral lip and the base wall; anda grating hingedly connected to the trench;wherein the grating seat is configured to receive the grating and the peripheral side walls of the trench have a pair of opposing elongated slots formed therein and the grating has a pair of posts on opposing ends thereof and wherein each of the pair of posts on the grating are received in a respective one of the pair of opposing elongated slots of the trench to establish an axis of rotation.2. The trench of claim 1 , wherein axial twisting of the axis of rotation aligns the posts relative to the slots for a hinged connection between the grating and the trench.3. The trench of claim 2 , wherein the grating is opened at the hinged connection.4. The trench of claim 1 , wherein the grating and the grating seat are rectangularly shaped.5. The trench of claim 1 , wherein the grating includes a grid having a plurality of lengthwise extending bards joined to a plurality of widthwise extending supports.6. The trench of claim 5 , wherein the grid includes a plurality of shapes formed by the lengthwise extending boards and the widthwise extending supports.7. The trench of claim 1 , wherein the grating is made of a ...

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Номер записи: 65
22-06-2017 дата публикации

Portable Chimney System

Номер: US20170176002A1
Автор: WILLIAMSON ERIC
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A portable chimney system includes a trailer having an opening extending into an interior of the trailer. A door is hingedly coupled to the trailer and the door is positionable in a closed position. An awning is removably coupled to the trailer. The awning is selectively positioned on the rear side such that the awning surrounds the opening. The door abuts the awning when the door is positioned in the closed position. A chimney is removably coupled to the awning. The chimney may be fluidly coupled to a stove is positioned within the trailer thereby facilitating the chimney to direct combustion gases outwardly from the trailer. 1. A portable chimney system comprising:a trailer an opening extending into an interior of said trailer, said trailer including a door being hingedly coupled to said trailer, said door being positionable in a closed position;an awning being removably coupled to said trailer, said awning being selectively positioned on said rear side such that said awning surrounds said opening, said door abutting said awning when said door is positioned in said closed position; anda chimney being removably coupled to said awning, said chimney being configured to be fluidly coupled to a stove being positioned within said trailer thereby facilitating said chimney to direct combustion gases outwardly from said trailer.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein said trailer has a rear side claim 1 , said opening extending through said rear side claim 1 , said opening having a bounding edge claim 1 , said bounding edge having a first side claim 1 , a top side and a second side claim 1 , said trailer having a door being hingedly coupled to said rear side claim 1 , said door being positionable in an open position to access said interior claim 1 , said door being positionable in a closed position such that said door closes said opening.3. The system according to claim 1 , wherein said awning includes a first side panel having a first surface claim 1 , a top edge ...

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Номер записи: 66
08-07-2021 дата публикации

VENTILATED STRUCTURAL PANELS AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION WITH VENTILATED STRUCTURAL PANELS

Номер: US20210207362A1
Автор: Walker James
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A ventilated structural panel comprising a first sheet, having a long axis defining a length and a perpendicular short axis defining a width, a plurality of spacing structural elements, fixedly attached to the first sheet such that the yield strength of the panel is greater than the individual yield strength of the first sheet, and the plurality of spacing structural elements being formed such that a plurality of unobstructed pathways are created for air to move from at least one edge of the panel to at least one of an opposite and an adjacent edge of the panel, wherein the first sheet is the only sheet in the panel. 1. A ventilated structural panel comprising:a first sheet, having a long axis defining a length and a perpendicular short axis defining a width;a plurality of spacing structural elements, fixedly attached to the first sheet such that the yield strength of the panel is greater than the individual yield strength of the first sheet; andthe plurality of spacing structural elements being formed such that a plurality of unobstructed pathways are created for air to move from at least one edge of the panel to at least one of an opposite and an adjacent edge of the panel wherein the first sheet is the only sheet in the panel.2. The ventilated structural panel in claim 1 , wherein the first sheet is made of one of plywood claim 1 , Oriented Strand Board claim 1 , and medium-density fiberboard.3. The ventilated structural panel in wherein the first sheet is between 0.125 inches and 1.5 inches in thickness claim 2 , not including the thickness of any spacing structural elements4. The ventilated structural panel in wherein each spacing structural element is(a) aligned parallel to other spacing structural elements of the panel, and(b) spaced apart from any adjacent spacing structural elements between 1 to 18 times a thickness of the each spacing structural element.5. The ventilated structural panel in claim 4 , wherein each spacing structural element is formed ...

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Номер записи: 67
08-07-2021 дата публикации

MODULAR STEP FOR A WINDOW WELL

Номер: US20210207387A1
Автор: Cook Vaughn Allen, Hoagland David Wayne, Slade Rodney William
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A modular step composed of a fiber reinforced thermoplastic. The modular step has a body and two flanges and is configured in size and shape to be detachably affixed to a window well. The modular step mates to the window using a friction fit, mechanical fasteners or tabs/slots. Multiple modular steps can be attached to a single window well. The modular step can be used to facilitate egress through a window well and improves the visual aesthetics of a window well. 1. A modular step composed of a long fiber reinforced thermoplastic , wherein at least some fibers within the long fiber reinforced thermoplastic are omnidirectional , relative to other fibers in the thermoplastic , and have a length of greater than 5 mm , the modular step being configured in size and shape to be detachably affixed to a window well.2. The modular step of claim 1 , wherein said at least some fibers within the long fiber reinforced thermoplastic have a length of greater than 20 mm.3. The modular step of claim 1 , wherein said at least some fibers within the long fiber reinforced thermoplastic have a length of greater than 40 mm.4. The modular step of claim 1 , wherein the modular step comprises of a body and one or more flanges.5. The modular step of claim 1 , wherein the one or more flanges comprise of one or more tabs that facilitate mating with the window well.6. The modular step of claim 5 , wherein the tabs of the one or more flanges are configured in size and shape to snap into the slots of the window well and create a friction fit when the modular step is attached to the window well.7. A modular step comprising a body and a plurality of flanges and being configured in size and shape to be detachably affixed to a window well.8. The modular step of claim 7 , wherein the plurality of flanges creates a friction fit with the grooves of the window well when the modular step is mated to the window well.9. The modular step of claim 7 , wherein the modular step further comprises of one or more ...

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Номер записи: 68
04-06-2020 дата публикации

Elevator Trench Drain

Номер: US20200173179A1
Автор: DiPlacido Robert A., Gomo David M., Morris Jason E., Plachotnik Jaroslaw J.
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A trench drain includes a trench, a grating seat and a grating hingedly connected to the trench. The trench has a base wall with peripheral side walls extending upwardly therefrom and an outwardly-extending peripheral flange. The grating seat is configured to receive the grating. The peripheral side walls of the trench have a pair of opposing elongated slots formed therein and the grating has a pair of posts on opposing ends thereof. Each of the pair of posts on the grating are received in a respective one of the pair of opposing elongated slots of the trench to establish an axis of rotation. 112.-. (canceled)13. A trench drain comprising: a base wall,', 'a first wall extending from the base wall,', 'a second wall extending from the base wall,', 'a pair of side walls, each extending between the first wall and the second wall, wherein the base wall, the first wall, the second wall, and the pair of side walls define a trench volume, and', 'a drain passageway extending downwardly from the base wall, wherein the drain passageway is configured to permit the flow of at least 100 gallons per minute of water therethrough; and, 'a trench including'}a grate at least partially positionable within the trench volume, the grate including a first plurality of bars, wherein at least one bar of the plurality of bars has a longitudinal axis extending therethrough, wherein the longitudinal axis of the at least one bar is oriented substantially parallel to the first wall, and wherein the at least one bar includes a surface oriented oblique to the first wall.14. The trench drain of claim 13 , wherein the first wall is longer than at least one side wall of the pair of side walls.15. The trench drain of claim 13 , wherein the first wall is the same length as the second wall.16. The trench drain of claim 13 , wherein the first plurality of bars are coupled to a second plurality of bars to form a grid.17. The trench drain of claim 16 , wherein each bar of the second plurality of bars has a ...

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Номер записи: 69
14-07-2016 дата публикации

PRE-FORMED INSERT BODY

Номер: US20160201325A1
Автор: Moore Brian Leonard
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An insert body used in an existing aperture within a building panel, the body defining an aperture with geometry varied relative to the existing aperture, and comprising an inner surface, an outer surface, a front face and a rear face. The inner surface provides an inner side wall of the aperture to be formed, the outer surface provides for an outer side wall of the aperture to be formed and/or of the existing aperture to be varied. The outer side wall in use is located adjacent to the existing aperture side wall. The rear face provides a support surface for location upon the second face of the panel. The inner side wall terminates in at least one rim on the front face. The front face comprises at least one recessed region and each rim having a surface projected from the recessed region as a reference relative to the first face. 1. A body defining an aperture to be formed in a panel , the body comprising:an inner surface,an outer surface,a front face, anda rear face,the aperture to be formed being of a varied geometry (such as a reduced size or altered shape) relative to an existing aperture through a panel,wherein the inner surface provides for an inner side wall of the aperture to be formed, the panel having a thickness defined between a first face and a second face, and the panel having an existing aperture side wall as defined by the existing aperture and extending between the first and second faces of the panel,the outer surface comprising an outer side wall of the, or at least a part of the, aperture to be formed and/or of the existing aperture to be varied in geometry, the outer side wall to be, at least in part, located substantially adjacent to the existing aperture side wall,the rear face provides for at least one support surface to be located upon a region of the second face of the panel surrounding the existing aperture, andwherein the inner side wall terminates with at least one rim on the front face, the front face comprising one or more recessed ...

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Номер записи: 70
27-06-2019 дата публикации

Drain and Vent Cover

Номер: US20190194953A1
Автор: McNinch David K.
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The present invention relates to a cover assembly for a drain and vent pipe. The cover assembly comprises an attaching component, a slide latch, a screen wire, a gasket and multiple tooth configuration. The attaching component is positioned between the screen wire and the slide latch. The screen wire is detachable from the attaching component, thereby enabling easy cleaning and replacement of the screen wire. The slide latch includes the gasket made of silicone rubber, which is extruded into a mold into which the multiple tooth are placed. The multiple tooth grips to an outer surface of the drain or vent pipe, and prevents the cover assembly from sliding off during use. The slide latch is attached to the attaching component at one end and to an outer surface of the drain or vent pipe on the other end. 1. A drain and vent cover , comprising:a slide latch comprising a first end adapted to extend at least partially over at least one of a drain or vent opening;an attaching component comprising a first end coupled to a second end of a slide latch, and wherein the slide latch comprises a hollow body in fluid communication with at least one of a drain or vent opening,', 'wherein the attaching component is in fluid communication to the slide latch, and', 'wherein the wire screen allows exhaust of waste from the drain or vent opening and prevents entry of foreign matter into the drain or vent opening., 'a wire screen disposed to cover a second end of the attaching component,'}2. The drain and vent cover of claim 1 , further comprises a gasket at an interior side of the first end of the slide latch.3. The drain and vent cover of claim 2 , wherein the gasket comprises a plurality of tooth.4. The drain and vent cover of claim 2 , wherein the gasket is made of rubber.5. The drain and vent cover of claim 3 , wherein the plurality of tooth is made of stainless steel.6. The drain and vent cover of claim 2 , wherein the gasket and the tooth are configured to secure the cover to at ...

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Номер записи: 71
29-07-2021 дата публикации

ELEVATOR TRENCH DRAIN

Номер: US20210230886A1
Автор: DiPlacido Robert A., Gomo David M., Morris Jason E., Plachotnik Jaroslaw J.
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A trench drain includes a trench, a grating seat and a grating hingedly connected to the trench. The trench has a base wall with peripheral side walls extending upwardly therefrom and an outwardly-extending peripheral flange. The grating seat is configured to receive the grating. The peripheral side walls of the trench have a pair of opposing elongated slots formed therein and the grating has a pair of posts on opposing ends thereof. Each of the pair of posts on the grating are received in a respective one of the pair of opposing elongated slots of the trench to establish an axis of rotation. 1. A trench comprising:a trench having a base wall with peripheral side walls extending upwardly therefrom and an outwardly-extending peripheral flange;a grating seat disposed between an upper peripheral lip and the base wall; anda grating hingedly connected to the trench;wherein the grating seat is configured to receive the grating and the peripheral side walls of the trench have a pair of opposing elongated slots formed therein and the grating has a pair of posts on opposing ends thereof and wherein each of the pair of posts on the grating are received in a respective one of the pair of opposing elongated slots of the trench to establish an axis of rotation.2. The trench of claim 1 , wherein axial twisting of the axis of rotation aligns the posts relative to the slots for a hinged connection between the grating and the trench.3. The trench of claim 2 , wherein the grating is opened at the hinged connection.4. The trench of claim 1 , wherein the grating and the grating seat are rectangularly shaped.5. The trench of claim 1 , wherein the grating includes a grid having a plurality of lengthwise extending bards joined to a plurality of widthwise extending supports.6. The trench of claim 5 , wherein the grid includes a plurality of shapes formed by the lengthwise extending boards and the widthwise extending supports.7. The trench of claim 1 , wherein the grating is made of a ...

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Номер записи: 72
06-08-2015 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR OPTIMISING AN ENCLOSED SPACE

Номер: US20150219358A1
Автор: Alfakhrany Tarek, Munn Derek, Schwecke Colin
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A system for optimising one or more environmental parameters of an enclosed space comprising first and second relatively enclosed regions, such as a living space and a roof space within a building, is disclosed. The system comprises an internal sensor, in the first region, and an external sensor, external to the enclosed space, for measuring respective environmental parameters. The system also comprises a controller and a diverter valve. The controller is configured to specify the first region's ideal internal environmental parameter, and compare this specified parameter with the measured first region's internal parameter and the measured external parameter to determine whether the diverter valve directs air from the first or second enclosed region to exhaust through the ventilator. 148-. (canceled)49. A system for optimising one or more environmental parameters of an enclosed space comprising first and second relatively enclosed regions , the system comprising:a ventilator for externally mounting at an upper region of the enclosed space;a diverter valve for selectively receiving therethrough a flow of air from each of the first and second regions and for directing the flow of air to the ventilator to be exhausted therefrom;an external sensor for measuring one or more of the environmental parameters external to the enclosed space;a first internal sensor for measuring one or more of the environmental parameters internal to the first enclosed region; anda controller configured for enabling one or more of the first region's internal environmental parameters to be specified,wherein the controller is further configured to compare the one or more specified internal environmental parameters of the first region, the one or more measured internal environmental parameters of the first enclosed region, and the one or more measured external environmental parameters to determine whether the diverter valve directs air from the first or second regions to the ventilator to be ...

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Номер записи: 73
05-08-2021 дата публикации

A pipe shaft module

Номер: US20210238831A1
Автор: Anton LUNDHOLM
Принадлежит: Concentus Properties Ab

A pipe shaft module and a method for mounting a pipe shaft module in a pipe shaft of a building, said pipe shaft module (1) comprising: —a pipe connection box (5); and —at least one pipe (7a, b, c) which is protruding into the pipe connection box (5) and which is provided to the pipe connection box such that it can slide along its length direction in relation to the pipe connection box, wherein said pipe connection box (5) comprises: —a pipe connection device (11) comprising at least one pipe connector (13a, b, c) for each pipe (7a, b, c) provided in the pipe shaft module (1), wherein said pipe connection device (11) is mounted within the pipe connection box (5) such that it can be moved within the pipe connection box (5) into at least two different positions where one position is a connection position in which the pipe connectors (13a, b, c) are positioned such that one pipe connector (13a, b, c) can be connected to each pipe (7a, b, c) of the pipe shaft module (1).

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Номер записи: 74
05-08-2021 дата публикации

Adjustable Floor Drain and Method of Installation

Номер: US20210238839A1
Автор: Brooks Seth A., Morris Jason E., Say Christopher J., Wagner Adam F.
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A drain assembly including a shroud, a shank having a cylindrical radially inward facing surface defining an axis, a grate defining a plurality of openings, a frame positioned axially between the shank and the grate, and where the frame is configured to support the grate. The drain assembly also includes a cover removably coupleable to the drain assembly and configured to prevent material from coming into contact with the grate, where the cover includes an axial height defining an axial envelope, and where the grate is positioned within the axial envelope. 1. A drain assembly comprising:a shroud;a shank having a cylindrical radially inward facing surface defining an axis;a grate defining a plurality of openings;a frame positioned axially between the shank and the grate, wherein the frame is configured to support the grate; anda cover removably coupleable to the drain assembly and configured to prevent material from coming into contact with the grate, wherein the cover includes an axial height defining an axial envelope, and wherein the grate is positioned within the axial envelope.2. The drain assembly of claim 1 , wherein the grate is completely positioned within the axial envelope.3. The drain assembly of claim 1 , wherein the shroud includes a threaded radially outward facing surface claim 1 , and wherein the drain assembly further includes a base with a threaded radially inward facing surface configured to threadably engage the threaded radially outward facing surface of the shroud.4. The drain assembly of claim 1 , wherein the grate and frame are coupled to the shank.5. The drain assembly of claim 1 , wherein the cover includes a top surface and a bottom surface claim 1 , and wherein the cover includes at least one structural rib extending from the bottom surface.6. The drain assembly of claim 5 , wherein the cover includes at least one radially extending rib and at least one annular rib extending from the bottom surface.7. The drain assembly of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 75
09-07-2020 дата публикации

Elevator system

Номер: US20200217087A1
Автор: Manfred Greschbach
Принадлежит: Individual

An elevator system for installation on the outside of a building which extends over at least two stories and includes a shaft, a car movably mounted in the shaft for movement in a longitudinal direction of the shaft, and a drive for the car. The shaft has a shaft pit at its lower end and a through-opening for each story to be served and is configured as a prefabricated sheet-metal box made of at least one thin-walled steel plate that also extends beyond the shaft pit. The sheet-metal box forming the shaft is self-supporting, in that the steel plates extend in a straight line in the longitudinal direction of the shaft, and are profiled in a plane extending at right angles to the longitudinal direction. The steel plates are formed in one piece over the entire extent of the shaft in the longitudinal direction. A method for producing this elevator system is also provided.

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Номер записи: 76
25-08-2016 дата публикации

Building Designs and Heating and Cooling Systems

Номер: US20160245552A1
Автор: Larry Andrews, Rob Young
Принадлежит: RACOOL LLC

Building constructions, building heating and/or cooling methods, and/or heating and/or cooling systems are provided that can include interior conduits configured to convey a fluid coupled with exterior conduits extending through the grounds surrounding the building.

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Номер записи: 77
24-08-2017 дата публикации

ELEVATOR TRENCH DRAIN

Номер: US20170241145A1
Автор: DiPlacido Robert A., Gomo David M., Morris Jason E., Plachotnik Jaroslaw J.
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An elevator trench drain includes a trench and a drain passageway. The trench has a base wall with peripheral side walls extending upwardly therefrom to define a trench volume therein. The drain passageway extends downwardly from the base wall of the trench and places the trench volume in fluid communication with a lower opening of the drain passageway. The drain passageway has a first section proximate the base wall defining a first cross-sectional area and a second section distal the base wall defining a second cross-sectional area. The second cross-sectional area is less than the first cross-sectional area and this reduction in cross-sectional area produces a head pressure that increases the flow out of the lower opening. 1. An elevator trench drain comprising:a trench having a base wall with peripheral side walls extending upwardly therefrom, the trench defining a trench volume therein; anda drain passageway extending downwardly from the base wall of the trench and placing the trench volume in fluid communication with a lower opening of the drain passageway, the drain passageway having a first section proximate the base wall defining a first cross-sectional area and a second section distal the base wall defining a second cross-sectional area in which the second cross-sectional area is less than the first cross-sectional area;wherein a reduction from the first cross-sectional area to the second cross-sectional area creates a head pressure that increases the flow out of the lower opening and wherein the drain passageway of the elevator trench drain is configured to permit the flow of 100 gallons per minute or more of water therethrough.2. The elevator trench drain of claim 1 , comprising a grating hingedly connected to the trench.3. The elevator trench drain of claim 2 , wherein the peripheral side walls of the trench have a pair of opposing elongated slots formed therein and the grating has a pair of posts on opposing ends thereof and wherein each of the pair of ...

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Номер записи: 78
30-07-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A VENTED AND WATER CONTROL SIDING, VENTED AND WATER CONTROL SHEATHING AND VENTED AND WATER CONTROL TRIM-BOARD

Номер: US20200240152A1
Автор: Abu-Jaber Amir, Norwood Steven
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A vented and water control paneling has improved drainage and integrated ventilation air space. The water control paneling may be fabricated with an omnidirectional relief pattern formed on its back surface. The relief pattern spaces the vented and water control paneling away from a structure to which it is secured, thereby providing an omnidirectional drainage plane between the back surface of the paneling and the structure. The omnidirectional drainage plane provides an unimpeded ventilation and drainage path of water and/or water vapor. 1. A vented and water control system , comprising: configured to be mounted at a wall of a structure in an installed configuration,', 'being formed from glass fiber reinforced plastic having a front surface, a back surface, and a relief pattern integral with the back surface and defined by a plurality of elements that form a ventilation and drainage plane between the wall and the back surface when the exterior cladding panel is mounted at the wall,', 'having a securing hole, and,', 'having an overlapping portion of a second exterior cladding panel when the first and the second exterior cladding panels are in the installed configuration; and,, 'a first exterior cladding panela non-structural finish layer located on the first exterior cladding panel.2. The vented and water control system of claim 1 , the securing hole located in a position concealed by an overlapping portion of a second exterior cladding panel when the first and the second exterior cladding panels are in the installed configuration.3. The vented and water control system of claim 1 , the non-structural finish layer selected from the group including one or more of paint claim 1 , plaster claim 1 , exterior cement plaster claim 1 , synthetic plaster claim 1 , stucco claim 1 , parge coat claim 1 , wood-based coating claim 1 , and resins; the wood-based coating selected from the group including one or more of wood fibers claim 1 , paper claim 1 , and cellulose.4. The ...

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Номер записи: 79
06-09-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A VENTED AND WATER CONTROL SIDING, VENTED AND WATER CONTROL SHEATHING AND VENTED AND WATER CONTROL TRIM-BOARD

Номер: US20180251988A1
Автор: Abu-Jaber Amir, Norwood Steven
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A vented and water control paneling has improved drainage and integrated ventilation air space. The water control paneling may be fabricated with an omnidirectional relief pattern formed on its back surface. The relief pattern spaces the vented and water control paneling away from a structure to which it is secured, thereby providing an omnidirectional drainage plane between the back surface of the paneling and the structure. The omnidirectional drainage plane provides an unimpeded ventilation and drainage path of water and/or water vapor. 1. A vented and water control system , consisting of:an exterior cladding panel configured to be mounted at a wall of a structure, the exterior cladding panel being of one piece construction and having a front surface, a back surface, and an omnidirectional relief pattern integral with the back surface and defined by a plurality of elements that form an omnidirectional ventilation and drainage plane between the wall and the back surface when the exterior cladding panel is mounted at the wall.2. The vented and water control system of claim 1 , the exterior cladding panel being a non-structural panel.3. The vented and water control system of claim 1 , the omnidirectional relief pattern being located on a portion claim 1 , but not all of the back surface.4. The vented and water control system of claim 1 , the omnidirectional relief pattern being located on an entirety of the back surface.5. The vented and water control system of claim 1 , the one piece construction being of a material selected from the group of cement claim 1 , cement-based claim 1 , metal claim 1 , wood claim 1 , wood-based claim 1 , or composite.6. The vented and water control system of claim 1 , the omnidirectional relief pattern being embossed onto the back surface.7. The vented and water control system of claim 1 , the omnidirectional relief pattern being stamped into the back surface.8. The vented and water control system of claim 1 , the plurality of elements ...

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Номер записи: 80
24-09-2015 дата публикации

FIRE-RATED MODULAR DUCT ASSEMBLY SUITABLE FOR EXHAUSTING FLAMMABLE OR HAZARDOUS GASES, VAPOURS AND OTHER MATERIALS

Номер: US20150267937A1
Автор: DUFFY WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER
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A fire-rated exhaust duct system comprising a modular configuration or structure. The fire-rated exhaust duct system comprises a plurality of exhaust duct sections. Each of the exhaust duct sections is configured to be joined or connected with other exhaust duct sections in the field or at an installation site, e.g. in building housing a kitchen facility or a laboratory facility to form longer sections or runs for exhaust duct system. 1. A modular fire-rated exhaust duct assembly comprising:two or more exhaust duct modules;each of said exhaust duct modules having an inner duct liner and an outer casing, and a void being formed between at least a portion of space between said inner duct liner and said outer casing, said void being configured for receiving an insulation material, and including one or more insulation encapsulation sections configured to connect to said inner duct liner and said outer casing to contain said insulation material in said void;a first exterior flange connector, and one end of each of said exhaust duct modules being configured for receiving said first exterior flange connector;a second exterior flange connector, and another end of each of said exhaust duct modules being configured for receiving said second exterior flange connector;said first and said second exterior flange connectors being configured to form a field assembly junction for coupling respective ends of said exhaust duct modules to form a single exhaust duct run; anda joint encasement section configured to be field connectable to each of said exhaust duct modules and encase said junction.2. The modular fire-rated exhaust duct assembly as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said exhaust duct modules have a generally rectangular cross-section.3. The modular fire-rated exhaust duct assembly as claimed in claim 2 , wherein said inner duct liner comprises a flange configured to be affixed to said first and said second exterior flange connectors.4. The modular fire-rated exhaust duct ...

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Номер записи: 81
06-08-2020 дата публикации

UNIVERSAL PRE-FABRICATED OPERATING ROOM CEILING SYSTEM

Номер: US20200248449A1
Автор: Hodsden Julie, Hodsden Scott
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A pre-fabricated universal operating room ceiling system including red iron steel support frames and a track assembly immediately above the ceiling in the interstitial space of the operating room for supporting medical equipment including medical gas lines and electrical and data cabling and heating, ventilation and cooling trunk lines and ducts for reducing interference with such systems when installing or moving operating room equipment. 1. An operating room ceiling system , comprising:a plurality of steel support frames;a first substantially hollow track assembly positioned above a ceiling assembly in the interstitial space of an operating room for supporting medical equipment;at least one light and at least one diffuser positioned within the ceiling assembly; andat least one ventilation line positioned above the first substantially hollow track assembly,wherein the first substantially hollow track assembly is configured to accept power cables, medical gas lines, and communication cables associated with positioned and re-positioned medical equipment.2. The operating room ceiling system of claim 1 , further comprising a second substantially hollow track assembly.3. The operating room ceiling system of claim 2 , wherein the second substantially hollow track assembly is positioned above the ceiling assembly in the interstitial space of the operating room for supporting medical equipment.4. The operating room ceiling system of claim 2 , wherein the at least one ventilation line is horizontally positioned between the first substantially hollow track assembly and the second substantially hollow track assembly.5. The operating room ceiling system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of steel support frames comprises a horizontal member and a plurality of vertical members.6. The operating room ceiling system of claim 5 , further comprising a plurality of headed spikes mounted to at least one of the plurality of steel support frames for connecting the at least one steel ...

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Номер записи: 82
22-08-2019 дата публикации

BUILDING BASED ON LARGE-SPACE STRUCTURE AND FREESTANDING EXTERNAL ENVELOPE AS WELL AS CONSTRUCTION METHOD

Номер: US20190257094A1
Автор: CONG Meng, FENG Shihu, LIU Cong, LUO Jianing, YIN Jiang, ZHANG Hong, ZHANG Junjun
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A building based on a large-space structure body and a freestanding external envelope structure and a construction method, wherein the building comprises a structure body composed of a vertical-structure reinforced concrete member, a reinforced concrete girder and a reinforced concrete slab, and a freestanding combined external envelope system externally hung in a periphery of the structure body; and the structure body is made of a prefabricated combined reinforcement cage member poured with concrete, the prefabricated combined reinforcement cage member is combined and assembled by a prefabricated vertical-structure reinforcement cage member, a prefabricated girder reinforcement cage member and a prefabricated slab reinforcement cage member, and the prefabricated vertical-structure reinforcement cage member is a prefabricated shear wall reinforcement cage member or a prefabricated column reinforcement cage member. 1. A building based on a large-space structure body and a freestanding external envelope structure , wherein the building comprises a structure body composed of a vertical-structure reinforced concrete member , a reinforced concrete girder and a reinforced concrete slab , and a freestanding combined external envelope system externally hung in a periphery of the structure body; and the structure body is made of a prefabricated combined reinforcement cage member poured with concrete , the prefabricated combined reinforcement cage member is combined and assembled by a prefabricated vertical-structure reinforcement cage member , a prefabricated girder reinforcement cage member and a prefabricated slab reinforcement cage member , and the prefabricated vertical-structure reinforcement cage member is a prefabricated shear wall reinforcement cage member or a prefabricated column reinforcement cage member;{'b': 1', '2', '1', '3', '2', '2', '1', '3', '2, 'the prefabricated shear wall reinforcement cage member comprises a plurality of prefabricated edge constraint ...

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Номер записи: 83
13-08-2020 дата публикации

Phenol-Furan Resin Composition

Номер: US20200255612A1
Автор: KECSKEMÉTHY Lídia, KOVÁCSAY István, PIUKOVICS Norbert
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The present invention fills a long-felt need for an improved phenol-furan resin composition with reduced combustibility, and for the preparation of pre-impregnated fiber-reinforced composite material and its use. The invention shows a higher tolerance for certain conditions that are damaging to other resin compositions including higher heat tolerance and higher tolerance for flue gases and other compounds. 1. A liquid resin composition suitable for the production of pre-impregnated , fibre-reinforced composite material with improved fire and heat resistance , comprising: 60 to 90 percent by weight phenolic resin,', '0 to 16.7 percent by weight furan resin,', '0 to 16.7 percent by weight carbamide resin, and', '0.01-10 percent by weight acid catalyst;, 'A resin mixture, said resin mixture comprising 0 to 13 percent by weight Na-metasilicate,', '1 to 6 percent by weight melamine derivative,', '0 to 8 percent by weight ammonium-polyphosphate, and', 'A maximum of 1 percent by weight boric compound calculated to elemental boron as fire-retardant additives., 'A resin preparation, said resin preparation comprising2. The liquid resin composition of claim 1 , further comprising filling and colouring materials.3. The liquid resin composition of claim 2 , wherein the filling and colouring materials comprise metal oxides claim 2 , kaolin claim 2 , or glass pearl.4. The liquid resin composition of claim 1 , wherein the Na-metasilicate comprises Na-metasilicate pentahydrate in dry powder form.5. The liquid resin composition of claim 1 , wherein the melamine derivative comprises a mix of melem and melam.6. The liquid resin composition of claim 1 , wherein the resin preparation further comprises boric acid claim 1 , borax or Zn-borate.7. The liquid resin composition of claim 1 , characterised in that the resin preparation contains a maximum of 11 percent by weight glass flakes claim 1 , said glass flakes being 6.5-8.5 micrometres thick and a maximum of 1700 micrometres in diameter. ...

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Номер записи: 84
28-09-2017 дата публикации

Stairway Column with Integral Ventilation

Номер: US20170275887A1
Автор: Walt Durling
Принадлежит: Individual

A stairway column with an integral ventilation duct. The present system includes a housing having sidewalls forming an interior volume with an open upper end. An opening is positioned along one of the sidewalls, where a plurality of stairs begin, leading from a bottom of the housing to the open upper end. A ventilation duct is placed within the interior volume of the housing beneath the stairs, extending from an intake aperture positioned at the bottom of the housing to an outlet aperture disposed at the open upper end. A fan may be installed within the ventilation duct for carrying air from the intake to the output. Additionally, one or more of the stairs may include drawers installed within the riser of the stair. In some embodiments, shelves and cavities for appliances are formed within one or more of the sidewalls, offering economical storage without requiring additional space.

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Номер записи: 85
29-09-2016 дата публикации

WINDOW ILLUMINATION ENHANCER

Номер: US20160281944A1
Автор: Davis Jason E. J.
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A window illumination enhancer having at least one planar reflective surface and two openings is designed to fit in a window well of a building. The surface reflects light from a first of the openings through the window, via the second opening. The first opening is located above the window well. A polymer film surrounds the path of the light between the two openings to reduce soiling of at least the surface. A second planar reflective surface may be included and may be arranged to form a periscopic device, which affords an above-ground view of the exterior. The enhancer may be composed of lightweight materials. It may be freestanding, and may be mounted without fixing to the building wall. Illumination is increased because the view of the dim-lit window well wall is blocked by the more brightly lit surface. 2. The PRID of where the second optical path is a linear path claim 1 , and the first optical path includes a second planar reflective surface claim 1 , the second surface being oriented with respect to the first entrance and first surface to reflect a view from the first entrance onto the first surface claim 1 , such that the view is projected through the second entrance.3. The PRID of further comprising a third entrance and a third path extending from the third entrance to the first surface claim 2 , the third path oriented to reflect a view from the third entrance off the first surface to the second entrance.4. The PRID of wherein one claim 2 , two or three of the following obtain: center normals of the first and second surfaces lie in a common claim 2 , non-degenerate claim 2 , plane; a line segment extending between the centers of the first and second surfaces is longer than a smallest planar dimension of the surfaces; and interior angles between the line segment and surfaces in the plane claim 2 , on a same side of the line segment sum to 170°-190°.5. The PRID of wherein the first and second entrances extend substantially perpendicularly to the respective ...

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Номер записи: 86
16-12-2021 дата публикации

MULTIFUNCTIONAL DESIGN HOUSING COMPONENTS

Номер: US20210388615A1
Автор: Selzer Christopher Scott
Принадлежит: StruXure Outdoor, Inc.

A multifunctional design housing is disclosed. In some examples, the multifunctional design housing includes an outer case with a back wall, a first side wall, and a second side wall. The back wall includes a first back wall edge and a second back wall edge. The first side wall extends forward from the first back wall edge, and the second side wall extends forward from the second back wall edge. The front wall includes a first side wall front edge and a second side wall front edge. A front opening is formed between the first side wall front edge and the second side wall front edge providing access to an interior volume within the outer case. A conduit control arm with a support element is spaced forward from the back wall and coupled to the outer case by a spacing element. 1. A multifunctional design housing , comprising:an outer case comprising a back wall, a first side wall extending forward from a first back wall edge and a second side wall extending forward from a second back wall edge;a front opening between a first side wall front edge and a second side wall front edge, wherein the front opening provides access to an interior volume within the outer case; ana conduit control arm, said conduit control arm comprising a support element spaced forward from the back wall and coupled to the outer case by a spacing element, wherein a back surface of the conduit control arm is in contact with the interior volume.2. The multifunctional design housing as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the multifunctional design housing has a uniform lateral cross-section.3. The multifunctional design housing as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first back wall edge and the second back wall edge extend longitudinally.4. The multifunctional design housing as claimed in claim 4 , wherein:the front opening comprises an elongated slot defined by a first front opening edge and a second front opening edge; andthe multifunctional design housing further comprises a front opening covering adapted to ...

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Номер записи: 87
29-10-2015 дата публикации

A SERVICE DUCT AND SPACER SYSTEM

Номер: US20150308128A1
Автор: Mullaney Nicholas Bruce
Принадлежит: LIFTING POINT PTY LTD

A service duct and spacer, for use in the service duct and spacer system, is provided including an extruded elongate body portion having a first panel engaging portion spaced apart from a second panel engaging portion and a mid-portion situated between the first and second panel engaging portions. The mid-portion is hollow and defines an interior space by way of sidewalls and bases. Service utilities are able to be located within the interior space. Sidewall is able to be removed in order to gain access into the interior space so that the service utilities can be maintained, introduced and/or removed from the body portion. Each panel engaging portion consists of a base and two spaced apart legs extending away from the base so as to define a wall engaging area for accommodating and supporting a portion of a wall panel. 1: A service duct and spacer system situated between two aligned panels of a building structure , the service duct and spacer system has an elongate body portion where the body portion includes:(i) a first panel engaging portion adapted to engage and hold a longitudinal end of a first panel;(ii) a second panel engaging portion adapted to engage and hold a longitudinal end of a second panel;(iii) a mid-portion situated between the first and second panel engaging portions, the mid-portion defines an interior space in which service utilities are able to be located therein; and(iv) a sidewall removably attached to the mid-portion so as to allow access into the interior space such that the service utilities can be maintained, introduced and/or removed from the body portion,wherein, the service duct and spacer system structurally supports the panels vertically or horizontally when used either vertical or horizontal orientations.2: The service duct and spacer system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the service utilities include electrical cables claim 1 , telecommunication cables claim 1 , water pipes claim 1 , heating and air-conditioning ducts and other ...

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Номер записи: 88
19-10-2017 дата публикации

ROOF SYSTEM WITH ENERGY EFFICIENT FEATURES

Номер: US20170298631A1
Автор: Ghanizadehgrayli Mannan, Valinejadshoubi Masoud, Valinejadshoubi Mojtaba
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A roof system that includes a roof covering in the form of planting areas, a water storage, a wind turbine, a water turbine, a solar panel, and a water heater. The roof system includes a plurality of ceramic chambers each including a wind turbine and a recess for housing a planter area. 1. A roofing system comprising:a preliminary water storage;a tray configured to cover a roof of a building and direct water incident thereon to the preliminary water storage;a central portion having a plurality of modules, each module having a respective chamber element and a first wind turbine housed inside each respective chamber element, and each chamber element forming a planting area on top of the chamber element; anda support structure supporting the modules in adjacent rows, with each row at a different elevation from an adjacent row, wherein,each module is configured to receive rain water, filter the received rain water, and transfer the filtered rain water to the tray for passing to the preliminary water storage; andthe first wind turbine is configured to convert a wind energy into electrical energy.2. The roofing system according to claim 1 , wherein each chamber element is an elongated structure having an inlet claim 1 , and each wind turbine is located at the inlet.3. The roofing system of claim 2 , wherein each chamber element has a top surface that defines the planter area of the chamber element claim 2 , each planter area configured to support plant life.4. The roofing system of claim 2 , wherein the tray is adapted to receive rain water from all the chamber elements claim 2 , wherein each chamber element has drain holes located in the planter area.5. The roofing system of claim 3 , further comprising:a plurality of columns extended to form legs of the roofing system;a plurality of vertical walls disposed between the legs of the roofing system; anda plurality of horizontal bars that support respective rows of chamber elements and the tray.6. The roofing system of claim ...

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Номер записи: 89
29-10-2015 дата публикации

Device and Method Relating to the Installation of a Liner in a Chimney or Flue

Номер: US20150308683A1
Автор: Michael Davy Wadge
Принадлежит: Individual

The invention relates to a coring device 10 for a chimney or flue 42 , comprising a body 16, 26 having a first end 14 and a second end 12 , wherein the first end 14 is adapted for attachment to at least one chimney rod 38 , the body 16, 26 having a circular cross section having a diameter substantially equal to or larger than an external diameter of a liner 64 to be installed in the chimney or flue 42.

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Номер записи: 90
19-10-2017 дата публикации

BUILDING STRUCTURE FOR A MULTI-STORY BUILDING

Номер: US20170299204A1
Автор: Cohen Avi Elyahu, Harel Eitan
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A structure for a multi-story building comprises a first passageway constructed internally within a building being configured with a mount for a ducted condenser unit (DCU) of a split type, unitary air conditioning system to achieve a desired level of condenser based heat dissipation and with a plurality of penetrations to accommodate a conduit through which refrigerant circulates between inside and outside units of the air conditioning system; and a second passageway constructed internally within the building for receiving air discharged from the DCU the second passageway terminating at an opening of the building through which the discharged air is exhausted to the atmosphere. The passageways have walls that are essentially closed, with the exception of the wall that is formed with an opening through which the discharged air flows. One or both of the first and second passageways upwardly extends across at least two stories of the building. 126-. (canceled)27. Multi-story building , comprising: i. mounts for a plurality of ducted condenser units, each of said ducted condenser units being an outside unit of a split type, unitary air conditioning system; and', 'ii. a plurality of sets of penetrations, each of said sets of penetrations dedicated to accommodate the extension therethrough of, and sized similarly as, a corresponding fluid circuit conduit through which refrigerant circulates between an inside unit and the outside unit associated with one of said ducted condenser units,, 'a) a first passageway constructed internally within said building and being configured with—'}b) a second passageway constructed internally within said building and in fluid communication with said first passageway to receive air discharged from each of said ducted condenser units, said second passageway terminating at an opening of said building through which said discharged air is exhausted to the atmosphere; and wherein said first and second passageways have walls that are essentially ...

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Номер записи: 91
26-10-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INTEGRATED WATER MANAGEMENT OF A BASEMENT

Номер: US20170306584A1
Автор: Clapper Joshua E., Dean Roy L., Mathis Jim
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A system for integrated water management of a basement is disclosed. The basement has a footer, a wall extending upward from the footer, and a sill plate on top of the wall. The system may include a sill plate barrier with a base located between the sill plate and the wall. The system may include a vertical barrier coupled to the sill plate barrier and extending downward along an exterior of the wall toward the footer. In addition, the system may have a footer barrier coupled to the vertical barrier and extending over an exterior of the footer. The system may include a drain member adjacent the exterior of the footer and coupled to the footer barrier. In one version, the sill plate barrier, vertical barrier, footer barrier and drain member collectively form the integrated water management system for the exterior of the basement to prevent water intrusion. 1. A system for integrated water management for an exterior of a basement , the basement having a footer , a wall extending upward from the footer , and a sill plate on top of the wall , the system comprising:a sill plate barrier having a base located between the sill plate and the wall;a vertical barrier coupled to the sill plate barrier and extending downward along an exterior of the wall toward the footer;a footer barrier coupled to the vertical barrier and extending over an exterior of the footer;a drain member adjacent the exterior of the footer and coupled to the footer barrier; andcollectively, the sill plate barrier, vertical barrier, footer barrier and drain member form an integrated water management system for the exterior of the basement to prevent water intrusion at the sill plate, wall and footer.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the sill plate barrier comprises a vertical member extending upward from the base on an exterior of the sill plate claim 1 , such that the vertical member is configured to direct water away from the sill plate to the vertical barrier.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 92
25-10-2018 дата публикации

COMBINED AIR PASSAGE FOR AIR-SUPPORTED BUILDING AND AIR-SUPPORTED BUILDING

Номер: US20180305919A1
Автор: Wang Qin, WEI Xiudong, XIAO LONG
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Provided are a combined air passage for an air-supported building and an air-supported building. The combined air passage for an air-supported building comprises: a composite passage (), wherein the composite passage () comprises an intermediate air inlet port () and an intermediate air outlet port (); an air inlet passage (), wherein one end of the air inlet passage () is in communication with the intermediate air inlet port (); an air blowing device (), wherein an air outlet port of the air blowing device () is in communication with the other end of the air inlet passage (), and an air inlet port of the air blowing device () is in communication with an outdoor space; a temperature adjustment device (), wherein an air inlet port of the temperature adjustment device () is in communication with the intermediate air outlet port (), and an air outlet port of the temperature adjustment device () is in communication with an indoor space. The above method realizes sharing of a same air port by an air outlet port of an air blowing device and an air inlet port of a temperature adjustment device without establishing independent air inlet ports and air outlet ports for the temperature adjustment device and the air blowing device, thereby saving building costs, and realizing independent operations of the air blowing device and the temperature adjustment device. 1. A combined air passage of an air-supported membrane building , comprising:a composite passage provided with a middle inlet and a middle outlet;an air inlet passage, one end of the air inlet passage being in communication with the middle inlet;an air pumping device, wherein an outlet of the air pumping device is in communication with the other end of the air inlet passage, and an inlet of the air pumping device is in communication with an outdoor space; anda temperature regulation device, wherein an inlet of the temperature regulation device is in communication with the middle outlet, and an outlet of the temperature ...

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Номер записи: 93
03-11-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A VENTED AND WATER CONTROL SIDING, VENTED AND WATER CONTROL SHEATHING AND VENTED AND WATER CONTROL TRIM-BOARD

Номер: US20160319555A1
Автор: Abu-Jaber Amir, Norwood Steven
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A vented and water control paneling has improved drainage and integrated ventilation air space. The water control paneling may be fabricated with an omnidirectional relief pattern formed on its back surface. The relief pattern spaces the vented and water control paneling away from a structure to which it is secured, thereby providing an omnidirectional drainage plane between the back surface of the paneling and the structure. The omnidirectional drainage plane provides an unimpeded ventilation and drainage path of water and/or water vapor. 1. A vented and water control panel for securing to the exterior of a structure , comprising:an omnidirectional relief pattern comprised of a plurality of raised elements formed on a back surface of the vented and water control panel;the omnidirectional relief pattern forming an omnidirectional ventilation and drainage plane.2. The vented and water control panel for securing to the exterior of structure of claim 1 , the plurality of raised elements being formed in a grid.3. The vented and water control panel for securing to the exterior of structure of claim 2 , wherein the raised elements are raised bumps or dots with air space on all sides.4. The vented and water control panel of claim 2 , wherein the raised elements are in an egg-crate pattern.5. The vented and water control panel for securing to the exterior of structure of claim 1 , the panel comprising a trim panel.6. The vented and water control panel for securing to the exterior of structure of claim 1 , the panel being a non-structural panel.7. The vented and water control panel for securing to the exterior of structure of claim 1 , further including a joint reinforcement attached to the panel.8. The vented and water control panel for securing to the exterior of structure of claim 7 , further comprising a second vented and water control panel claim 7 , the joint reinforcement covering a joint between the vented and water control panel and the second vented and water ...

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Номер записи: 94
12-11-2015 дата публикации

METHOD FOR FABRICATING SIX-SIDED CONCRETE MODULES

Номер: US20150322664A1
Автор: Manning Jeffery Alan
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A method to create a precast concrete module includes: pouring the foundation; placing a welded wire mesh reinforced polystyrene panel into a wet mix; allowing the mix to partially set up, and pouring the top of the slab; installing wall and roof panels and mechanically attaching them with welded wire mesh; installing electrical and plumbing prior to placing concrete forms; placing the forms and pouring concrete mix into the forms; and wrecking the forms and finishing out the module. 1. A method of constructing an integrated six-sided concrete module comprising a floor , four walls , and a ceiling , the method comprising:setting a first set of concrete forms for forming the floor of the concrete module;partially forming the floor by pouring concrete to partially fill the concrete forms;submerging a floor panel and a first set of connectors into the partially formed floor;coupling wall panels and a second set of connectors to the floor panel;pouring concrete to completely fill the first set of concrete forms to form the floor of the concrete module;coupling a ceiling panel and a third set of connectors to the wall panels;removing the first set of concrete forms;setting a second set of concrete forms for forming the walls and the ceiling of the concrete module;pouring concrete to complete the walls and the ceiling of the concrete module; andafter the poured concrete hardens, removing the second set of concrete forms to reveal the finished six-sided concrete module.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein partially forming the floor comprising forming concrete to approximately one-third of the level of the first set of concrete forms.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the concrete used comprises a high-strength concrete having a strength of about 4 claim 1 ,000 psi to 20 claim 1 ,000 psi.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the concrete used comprises a light-weight concrete having a density of about 90 lbs to 120 lbs per cubic foot.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 95
24-09-2020 дата публикации

METHOD FOR RETROFITTING A BUILDING USING A LIFT SYSTEM AND COMPONENT KIT FOR PERFORMING THE METHOD

Номер: US20200299982A1
Автор: GRESCHBACH Manfred
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A method for retrofitting a building using a lift system and a component kit for performing the method are provided. The shaft of the lift system extends over at least two stories and comprises a self-supporting sheet metal box made of at least one steel plate, which is provided for receiving a cabin of the lift system together with its guides and drive devices. The sheet metal box of the shaft has a profiled cross section, which forms a cross-sectional area in the cross-sectional plane within the sheet metal box, which essentially covers the area required by the cabin and its guides and drive devices, and additionally contains the area of a lift platform for bridging a distance between the cabin and the building. The method provides prefabricating the lift system and installing it to the building. 13455137489. A method for retrofitting a building with a lift system , the building containing a plurality of stories () which are subdivided and have story doors () which are accessible via a common staircase () , the staircase () being adjacent to a front side () of the building and , for each story () , having a main landing () for the story doors () and an intermediate landing () for a double-flight of stairs () , [{'b': 26', '27', '36', '27', '35', '36', '3', '27', '3', '36', '27', '27', '27', '36', '35, 'prefabricating the lift system () having a shaft (), having a cabin () which is movable in a longitudinal direction of the shaft (), with guides and drive elements, and a lift platform () for bridging a distance between the cabin () and the building for each story (), the shaft () extending over at least two stories () and comprising a self-supporting sheet metal box made of at least one steel plate, which is provided for receiving the cabin () together with the guides and the drive elements, said sheet metal box extends in a straight line in the longitudinal direction of the shaft () while being profiled in a cross-sectional plane orthogonal to the longitudinal ...

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Номер записи: 96
10-11-2016 дата публикации

Insulative building panels

Номер: US20160326739A1
Автор: Nicholas MARTEL
Принадлежит: Thermo-Clad Technologies Inc

A panel is disclosed for use in insulating an edifice that includes a first pane, a second pane in engagement with the first pane so as to define a channel therebetween configured and dimensioned for drainage and air flow, a clip in engagement with the first and second panes, and an insulator including an upper portion that is positioned within the clip. A system for use in insulating an edifice includes identical panels, wherein the insulator of one panel is positionable within the clip of another panel to connect the panels together. A panel clip for use in insulating an edifice includes a first arm defining an outer surface with a plurality of connectors, a saddle extending from the first arm, and a second arm connected to the saddle opposite the first arm such that the clip is generally H-shaped in configuration.

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Номер записи: 97
10-10-2019 дата публикации

CURB FOR USE WITH ROOF FLASHING

Номер: US20190309521A1
Автор: Hladysh Michael, Lutz Michael R., Palmbos Eric W.
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A roof curb is used in association with a roof flashing installed on a roof with an incline and corrugated ribs, the roof flashing having a base member that may be mounted over a substantially vertical chimney in the roof and a hollow member having a first end and a second end, the first end being larger than the second end and the first end being attached to the base member of the roof flashing. The roof curb includes a first skid and a second skid that may be mounted upon the roof substantially in a direction of the incline and substantially parallel to each other. The first skid and the second skid each have a length that terminates in a top end and a bottom end, each of the first skid and the second skid being tapered such that the bottom end of each of the first and the second skids has a height greater than the top end, the first and the second skids being selectively attached to the roof to bridge the corrugated ribs and the taper being of a gradation to permit attachment of the roof flashing to the roof curb and passage of the substantially vertical chimney therethrough, the roof curb being discrete from the roof flashing. 1. A roof curb used in association with a roof flashing installed on a roof with an incline and corrugated ribs , the roof flashing having a base member adapted to be mounted over a substantially vertical chimney in the roof and a hollow member having a first end and a second end , the first end being larger than the second end and the first end being attached to the base member of the roof flashing , the roof curb comprising:a first skid and a second skid that are configured to be mounted upon the roof substantially in a direction of the incline and substantially parallel to each other, the first skid and the second skid each having a length that terminates in a top end and a bottom end, each of the first skid and the second skid being tapered such that the bottom end of each of the first and the second skids has a height greater than the ...

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Номер записи: 98
08-11-2018 дата публикации

LOAD DISTRIBUTION STRUCTURES FOR RAISED FLOOR DATA CENTER

Номер: US20180320385A1
Автор: Canfield Shawn, Loparco John J., Notohardjono Budy D., Torok John G.
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Load distribution structures are provided for a raised floor tile(s) of a raised floor data center. The load distribution structure, which resides adjacent to an opening in the raised floor tile(s), such as a cutout in the raised floor tile(s), to facilitate supporting a frame load, includes a frame load distributor and an edging bracket. The frame load distributor resides on the raised floor tile adjacent to the opening in the raised floor tile(s), and distributes, at least in part, the frame load on the raised floor tile(s). The edging bracket couples to the frame load distributor to, at least in part, hold the frame load distributor in fixed position on the raised floor tile(s). The edging bracket extends, at least in part, into the opening in the raised floor tile to secure the frame load distributor in fixed position relative to the opening in the raised floor tile(s). 1. An apparatus comprising: a frame load distributor to reside on the raised floor tile adjacent to an opening in the raised floor tile, the frame load distributor to distribute, at least in part, the frame load on the raised floor tile;', 'an edging bracket coupled to the frame load distributor to, at least in part, hold the frame load distributor in fixed position on the raised floor tile, the edging bracket extending, at least in part, into the opening in the raised floor tile to in part secure the frame load distributor in fixed position relative to the opening in the raised floor tile;', 'wherein the opening in the raised floor tile is a cutout of the raised floor tile, and the edging bracket further extends into the cutout, covering an upper edge of the raised floor tile at the cutout to protect conduit passing through the cutout; and', 'wherein the edging bracket further wraps over the frame load distributor and holds the frame load distributor on the raised floor tile at a set, spaced distance from an edge of the cutout in the raised floor tile., 'a load distribution structure for a ...

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Номер записи: 99
08-11-2018 дата публикации

LOAD DISTRIBUTION STRUCTURES FOR RAISED FLOOR DATA CENTER

Номер: US20180320386A1
Автор: Canfield Shawn, Loparco John J., Notohardjono Budy D., Torok John G.
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Load distribution structures are provided for a raised floor tile(s) of a raised floor data center. The load distribution structure, which resides adjacent to an opening in the raised floor tile(s), such as a cutout in the raised floor tile(s), to facilitate supporting a frame load, includes a frame load distributor and an edging bracket. The frame load distributor resides on the raised floor tile adjacent to the opening in the raised floor tile(s), and distributes, at least in part, the frame load on the raised floor tile(s). The edging bracket couples to the frame load distributor to, at least in part, hold the frame load distributor in fixed position on the raised floor tile(s). The edging bracket extends, at least in part, into the opening in the raised floor tile to secure the frame load distributor in fixed position relative to the opening in the raised floor tile(s). 1. An apparatus comprising: a frame load distributor to reside on the floor tile adjacent to an opening in the floor tile, the frame load distributor to distribute, at least in part, the frame load on the floor tile;', 'an edging bracket coupled to the frame load distributor to, at least in part, hold the frame load distributor in fixed position on the floor tile, the edging bracket extending, at least in part, into the opening in the floor tile to in part secure the frame load distributor in fixed position relative to the opening in the floor tile;', 'wherein the opening in the floor tile is a cutout of the floor tile, and the edging bracket further extends into the cutout, covering an upper edge of the floor tile at the cutout to protect conduit passing through the cutout; and', 'wherein the edging bracket further wraps over the frame load distributor and holds the frame load distributor on the floor tile at a set, spaced distance from an edge of the cutout in the floor tile., 'a load distribution structure for a floor tile to facilitate distributing a frame load on the floor tile, the load ...

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