| TAPCO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION Patent applications |
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| 20120073679 | PLUG VALVE WITH AN INTERNAL CHECK VALVE - A valve device is provided for controlling air flow. The valve device includes a plug closure member having an interior chamber and a stop device positioned within the interior chamber of the plug closure member. The valve device further includes a check valve having a plate positioned adjacent an inlet opening of the plug closure member and an alignment device attached to the plate and received within a stop opening of the stop device. The check valve is movable between a closed position in which the plate limits passage of a lift air through the interior chamber and an open position in which the plate allows passage of the lift air through the interior chamber. The stop device engages the check valve in the open position. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120032371 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A ROUGH TEXTURED MOLDED PLASTIC SIDING PRODUCT - A system for manufacturing from heated plastic sheet material a molded siding product having a rough-textured surface, including a rotatable backing roll having a first axis of rotation and an elastically deformable rim defining a circumferential surface, and an embossing element having a moveable embossing surface in compressive engagement with the backing roll, the embossing surface defining a rough-textured pattern. The circumferential surface of the backing roll and the embossing surface define a contact patch therebetween that defines a nip point. The rough-textured pattern is impressed into the circumferential surface of the backing roll, and is capable of being impressed into the circumferential surface of the backing roll in the contact patch through heated plastic sheet material moved through the nip point. A supply of cooling liquid is provided to the nip point, and at least one of the backing roll and the embossing element being cooled thereby. The supply of cooling liquid is sufficient to partially set heated plastic sheet material moved through the nip point and retain therein an impression of the rough-textured pattern and retain sufficient pliability for further plastic forming of the material downstream of the nip point. Also a method for manufacturing from heated plastic sheet material a molded siding product having a rough-textured surface. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120031012 | BI-DIRECTIONAL MOUNTING BRACKET ASSEMBLY FOR EXTERIOR SIDING - A mounting bracket assembly includes a base member for attachment to substructure of an exterior wall at least in part beneath siding. A trim member is configured to be coupled to the base member to conceal ends of the siding. A first series of baffles extends transversely from the base member. A first drip ledge is spaced from the first series of baffles to define a cavity between the first drip ledge and the first series of baffles. The first drip ledge extends transversely from the base member for disposition below the first series of baffles when the base member is mounted to the substructure to divert the water from the cavity to an exterior of the siding. The drip ledge has an end dam at first and second ends of the drip ledge for diverting water from the cavity onto the first drip ledge. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120031011 | EXTERIOR SIDING MOUNTING BRACKET ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - An exterior siding mounting bracket assembly used in conjunction with siding placed over sheathing of an exterior wall has a base member having a mounting flange fastened to the sheathing and a water diversion fitting also fastened to the sheathing and flashed in-part beneath the lower end of the mounting flange. A wall arrangement projects laterally outward from the mounting flange and away from the sheathing. A trim member of the bracket assembly has a partition arrangement that preferably snap fits to the wall arrangement and a trim flange constructed and arranged to substantially cover the water diversion fitting and the cut edges of the siding that cover in-part the mounting flange. Preferably, the water diversion fitting has an elongated drip edge spaced outwardly from the siding to shed water collected from generally cascaded from the mounting flange and outward from the siding. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120017518 | EXTERIOR SIDING MOUNTING BRACKETS WITH A WATER DIVERSION DEVICE - An exterior siding mounting bracket used in conjunction with siding placed over sheathing of an exterior wall has a base member having a base flange fastened to the sheathing. A wall arrangement projects laterally outward from the base flange and away from the sheathing. A trim member of the bracket has a partition arrangement that preferably snap fits to the wall arrangement and a trim flange constructed and arranged to cover cut edges of the siding that cover in-part the base flange. Integrated at least into the trim member is a water diversion device that diverts water away from the base flange and sheathing. Preferably, the water diversion device has an elongated trough supported by the trim member and projecting laterally inward from the trim flange and toward the base flange and above the wall and partition arrangements. The trough preferably has a face that defines a channel opened upwardly for receipt of the falling water and a hole communicating through the face for drainage of the water out of the water out of the trough. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20110258942 | MULTIDIRECTIONAL MOUNTING BRACKET ASSEMBLY FOR EXTERIOR SIDING - A multidirectional mounting bracket assembly is utilized in conjunction with exterior siding that covers sheathing of an exterior wall. The assembly has trim member that press fits to a base member along an axis disposed perpendicular to the exterior wall. The base member has a mounting flange secured to the sheathing and circumferentially continuous inner and outer walls disposed co-axially to one another and laterally projecting axially. The trim member has a facial plate disposed substantially perpendicular to the axis and a mating wall that press fits between the inner and outer walls. The outer wall carries a plurality of channeling features for cascading water on top of the mating wall. The mating wall generally carries a dam flange and preferably end dams for diverting water through weep holes in the facial plate. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110254213 | PORTABLE SAW TABLE ASSEMBLY - The subject invention provides a portable saw table assembly for cutting a material longitudinally, laterally, and at various angles thereto. The assembly includes a first and a second table rail being parallel and spaced from each other and each extending between a proximal end and a distal end. A saw rail is moveably supported by the first and the second table rails for moving longitudinally along the table rails between the proximal and the distal ends and a mounting plate is moveably supported by the saw rails to allow movement of the mounting plate laterally along the saw rail between the first table rail and the second table rail. A saw plate is rotatably supported by the mounting plate for carrying a saw to cut the material. A guide bar is disposed diagonally relative to the first and the second table rails and engages the saw plate to guide the saw plate diagonally in response to simultaneous movement of the saw rail longitudinally and the mounting plate laterally. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110232353 | SHEET METAL BENDING BRAKE - A bending brake assembly for manually bending pieces of sheet metal material including a base supporting a plurality of c-shaped members presenting opposing clamping surfaces for receiving the sheet metal material. An extension extends away from the clamping surfaces with a socket connection rotatably supporting a bending member on the base for bending the sheet metal material disposed between the clamping surfaces. The socket connection includes a male portion and a female portion in sliding engagement with one another as the bending member moves between a pre-bending position, a first operating position, and a second operating position. A finger extends from the male portion and defines a gap between the finger and the extension when in the pre-bending position with the finger maintaining the gap as the finger moves from the pre-bending position to the first operating position and the finger engaging the extension when in the second operating position. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110232206 | WINDOW WELL - A modular window well arrangement includes one or more window well members. The window well members can be interconnected in a vertically stacked arrangement to provide the required overall height. Snap-connectors interconnect the vertically adjacent window well members, and a plurality of steps provide for escape. The window well members may have different sizes, and extension walls may be utilized to increase the size of the window well members to provide for a wide variety of configurations. The window well members may be made of a relatively lightweight structural foam material. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110232205 | HOUSING ASSEMBLY - A housing assembly for mounting to a wall of a building is disclosed. The housing assembly includes a front plate attached to a back plate. The back plate defines an axis and has a flange extending radially away from the axis for coupling to the wall. An insert is disposed between the front plate and the back plate. The insert includes a central body having a fluid diverter extending outwardly from the central body for guiding a fluid away from the wall. The housing assembly further includes a locking device for selectively coupling and uncoupling the insert from one of the front plate and the back plate. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110225900 | ADJUSTABLE HOUSING ASSEMBLY - An adjustable housing assembly for mounting to a wall is disclosed. The assembly generally includes a back plate having a flange that defines an axis extending perpendicularly from the back plate and a front plate disposed in parallel relationship to the back plate. A connector connects the plates in the parallel relationship at various distances longitudinally along the axis. The connector includes co-acting male and female components extending circumferentially about the axis and at least one of the male and female components is spaced longitudinally along the axis for connecting the plates at any one of the various distances in response to relative rotation between the male and female components about the axis. The connector may also include a mounting ring separate from the back plate and the front plate that couples the front plate to the back plate. The mounting ring allows for additional distances to be obtained between the front plate and the back plate. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110185665 | POLYMERIC BUILDING PRODUCT AND METHOD OF MAKING - A method of forming a polymeric building product having a color variation simulating natural building material includes introducing base color pellets having a base color into the barrel and providing a plurality of first colorant shots and second colorant shots. The first and second colorant shots are repeatedly introduced to the base color pellets in an alternating pattern. By repeatedly introducing at least one first colorant shot and at least one second colorant shot to the base color pellets in an alternating pattern, the barrel is in a constant state of purging. As one melted colorant shot is purged and replaced by another melted colorant shot, the melted composition includes streaks in the shape of swirls, wisps, etc., which advantageously creates color variations that simulate natural building material. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110131891 | WALL MOUNT ASSEMBLY - A water deflection system is provided for use with a wall mounting assembly, wherein the water deflecting system and the wall mounting assembly are suitable for mounting to a wall of a structure, such as a building. The wall mounting assembly includes a mounting plate and a cover plate. The mounting plate and the cover plate of the wall mounting assembly are spaced apart from one another and/or provide sufficient clearance to allow for a downward flow of water therebetween. The water deflection system interrupts, channels, and/or directs this downward flow of water and safely diverts the water away from the region proximate to the top portion of the cut hole towards a region proximate to and/or below the bottom of the cut hole, thereby preventing the damage associated with water being introduced behind the siding. The water then harmlessly flows down the outside or exterior surface of the siding and/or drips onto the ground, thus never having a chance to penetrate into the cut hole and infiltrate the area around or behind the cut hole. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110047888 | ADJUSTABLE MOUNTING BRACKET ASSEMBLY FOR EXTERIOR SIDING - A self-adjusting base member preferably of a mounting bracket assembly is utilized in conjunction with exterior siding that covers sheathing of an exterior wall. The base member of the assembly has a mounting flange secured to the sheathing and a wall arrangement that projects outward with respect to the sheathing and from the mounting flange. Preferably, the wall arrangement supports a raised central panel used for mounting of fixtures. Spaced radially outward from the wall arrangement is at least one flexible drip ledge of the base member. The drip ledge is generally self-adjusting with respect to the thickness of the adjacent siding. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110000145 | DECORATIVE MOLDING - The invention includes an end cover ( | 01-06-2011 |
| 20100325983 | DECORATIVE TRIM ASSEMBLIES - An exterior trim assembly for use with a window or door surround in a building structure comprises at least one mantle for affixing above the window or door, and first and second pilaster assemblies for affixing on the sides of the window or door. The mantle comprises a mantle base and a corresponding mantle cover to affix to and cover the mantle base. Each pilaster assembly comprises a base and a cover element affixed to the base wherein each of the bases has a plurality of regularly repeating reinforced structural sections. At least two pilaster cover plates are provided, each pilaster cover plate is affixed to and covering one of the first and second pilaster bases. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20100325970 | EXTERIOR SIDING MOUNTING BRACKETS WITH A WATER DIVERSION DEVICE - An exterior siding mounting bracket used in conjunction with siding placed over sheathing of an exterior wall has a base member having a base flange fastened to the sheathing. A wall arrangement projects laterally outward from the base flange and away from the sheathing. A trim member of the bracket has a partition arrangement that preferably snap fits to the wall arrangement and a trim flange constructed and arranged to cover cut edges of the siding that cover in-part the base flange. Integrated at least into the trim member is a water diversion device that diverts water away from the base flange and sheathing. Preferably, the water diversion device has an elongated trough supported by the trim member and projecting laterally inward from the trim flange and toward the base flange and above the wall and partition arrangements. The trough preferably has a face that defines a channel opened upwardly for receipt of the falling water and a hole communicating through the face for drainage of the water out of the water out of the trough. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20100308193 | BI-DIRECTIONAL MOUNTING BRACKET ASSEMBLY FOR EXTERIOR SIDING - An bi-directional mounting bracket assembly is utilized in conjunction with exterior siding that covers sheathing of an exterior wall. A base member of the assembly has a mounting flange secured to the sheathing and a wall arrangement that projects outward with respect to the sheathing and from the mounting flange. Preferably, the wall arrangement supports a raised central panel used for mounting of fixtures. The wall arrangement preferably has four walls extending laterally between the mounting flange and the central panel. Spaced radially outward from the two adjacent walls are respective first and second drip ledges, and spaced radially outward from the other two adjacent walls are respective first and second baffle sets. When the assembly is mounted to the sheathing, a selective one of the two drip ledges is disposed substantially horizontally and beneath the wall arrangement for shedding of water. The baffle set adjacent to the horizontal drip ledge cascades water downward and generally toward the respective wall to channel water upon the horizontal drip ledge. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20100304122 | CEMENTITIOUS SIDING HAVING ENCAPSULATED FOAM CORE, AND SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A molded siding member having an encapsulated foam core that extends substantially the entire length of the member in which it is contained, and a molding system therefor. The siding member includes a cementitious shell molded about the foam core, the shell being formed from cementitious slurry, including gypsum cement and a latex/water mixture, or hydraulic cement. After sufficient curing, the siding member is removed from the mold and is ready for immediate use and/or further processing. Also, production methods are disclosed, including a continuous method for producing relatively long lengths of the siding that can be cut to an appropriate size, without the need to produce individual siding members of limited size. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100283190 | METHOD OF CONTINUOUSLY PRODUCING ELONGATED PLASTIC SIDING PANELS - A method and an apparatus for continuously producing elongated siding panels is disclosed. The apparatus includes a conveyor, a plurality of mold plates, and a die for extruding a sheet of material onto the mold plates. The mold plates are formed of a rigid material and positioned adjacent one another and supported by the conveyor for forming the elongated siding panels. Each of the mold plates has an upper edge portion and a lower edge portion with an intermediate portion therebetween. The intermediate portion has an aesthetic pattern for imparting the pattern to the sheet of material with the adjacent mold plates having different aesthetic patterns. The lower edge portion has a lower leg extending substantially perpendicular from the intermediate portion defining a horizontal plane and a projection portion between the lower edge portion and the intermediate portion extends beyond the horizontal plane for imparting a jagged pattern to the intermediate portion. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100263315 | MOLDED SIDING HAVING INTEGRALLY-FORMED I-BEAM CONSTRUCTION - A molded siding member having a plurality of longitudinal support portions extending substantially the entire length of the member contained therein, each support portion presenting a cross-section generally shaped like that of an I-beam. The support portions, which are parallel and adjacent to each other, are integrally formed with the siding member from cementitious slurry, including gypsum cement and a latex/water mixture, or hydraulic cement. An amount of the slurry is added to a mold in which longitudinally-oriented core elements are provided that displace cementitious slurry between and define adjacent support portions. After sufficient curing, the siding member is removed from the mold and is ready for immediate use and/or further processing. Alternatively, a continuous method is also provided for producing relatively long lengths of the siding that can be cut to an appropriate size, without the need to produce individual siding members of limited size. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100236175 | MULTI-COLORED SNAP-LOCK SIDING PANEL, AND SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A siding system including interlocking panels for installation on a support surface. Each panel has opposing top and bottom edges, and adjacent panels are interlocking at least one location between their top and bottom edges. The panels are supported by projections extending from their rear faces against movement toward the support surface when installed. The panels simulate an arranged plurality of individual building elements such as bricks or stones, and have a variegated appearance. A system for creating the panels is also provided that includes a conveyance by which a panel is conveyed through a plurality of coating stations at which a plurality of different coatings are applied. The plurality of applicators are configured to dispense at least two different coatings onto the panels as the panels move along the conveyor. The panels with patterns of different coatings applied is then conveyed to a wiping station at which the patterns of applied coating patterns are smeared to achieve a variegated appearance as a wiping or blending device spreads and mixes or blends the plurality different coatings onto the decorative face of the panels. The panels are then conducted through a curing station wherein the smeared coating is cured. A method for making the panels is also provided. The method includes dispensing at least two different coatings onto the panels and blending the coatings together on the panels to give the panels an variegated appearance simulating building elements such as brick or stone. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100229471 | EXTERIOR SIDING MOUNTING BRACKET ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - An exterior siding mounting bracket assembly used in conjunction with siding placed over sheathing of an exterior wall has a base member having a mounting flange fastened to the sheathing and a water diversion fitting also fastened to the sheathing and flashed in-part beneath the lower end of the mounting flange. A wall arrangement projects laterally outward from the mounting flange and away from the sheathing. A trim member of the bracket assembly has a partition arrangement that preferably snap fits to the wall arrangement and a trim flange constructed and arranged to substantially cover the water diversion fitting and the cut edges of the siding that cover in-part the mounting flange. Preferably, the water diversion fitting has an elongated drip edge spaced outwardly from the siding to shed water collected from generally cascaded from the mounting flange and outward from the siding. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100205897 | WINDOW WELL - A modular window well arrangement includes one or more window well members. The window well members can be interconnected in a vertically stacked arrangement to provide the required overall height. Snap-connectors interconnect the vertically adjacent window well members, and a plurality of steps provide for escape. The window well members may have different sizes, and extension walls may be utilized to increase the size of the window well members to provide for a wide variety of configurations. The window well members may be made of a relatively lightweight structural foam material. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100183840 | MOLDED SIDING HAVING LONGITUDINALLY-ORIENTED REINFORCEMENT FIBERS, AND SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A siding member having longitudinally-oriented reinforcement fibers material extending substantially the entire length of the member contained therein, and an optional meshed reinforcement material contained therein and/or an optional foam insert at least partially enveloped by a cementitious shell. The siding member is molded from cementitious slurry, including gypsum cement and a latex/water mixture, or a hydraulic cement. An amount of the slurry is added onto a bottom mold surface portion to a desired depth and/or weight, along with the longitudinally-oriented reinforcement fibers and the optional meshed reinforcement material and/or any optional foam insert. After sufficient curing, the siding member is removed from the mold and is ready for immediate use and/or further processing. Alternatively, a continuous method is also provided for producing relatively long lengths of the siding that can be cut to an appropriate size, without the need to produce individual siding members of limited size. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100147046 | SHEET METAL BENDING BRAKE - A bending brake assembly for manually bending pieces of sheet metal material including a base supporting a plurality of c-shaped members presenting opposing clamping surfaces for receiving the sheet metal material. An extension extends away from the clamping surfaces with a socket connection rotatably supporting a bending member on the base for bending the sheet metal material disposed between the clamping surfaces. The socket connection includes a male portion and a female portion in sliding engagement with one another as the bending member moves between a pre-bending position, a first operating position, and a second operating position. A finger extends from the male portion and defines a gap between the finger and the extension when in the pre-bending position with the finger maintaining the gap as the finger moves from the pre-bending position to the first operating position and the finger engaging the extension when in the second operating position. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100101169 | SIDING SYSTEM OR ROOF SHINGLE SYSTEM COMPRISING CEMENTITIOUS MATERIAL, AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A board-type or log-shaped cementitious siding system, or a cementitious roof shingle system, having a reinforcement material contained therein, and an optional foam insert at least partially enveloped by a cementitious shell. Each system is molded from cementitious slurry, including gypsum cement and a latex/water mixture. A reinforcement material and an amount of the slurry are introduced into an open molding system or an alternative closed molding system, either molding system including a mold surface member having a face defining an exposed surface of the siding or roof shingle system. The slurry introduced to the mold surface member is to a desired depth and/or weight, or for a desired period of time. A foam insert is optionally introduced into the molding system. After sufficient curing, the siding or roof shingle system is separated from the mold surface member and is ready for immediate use and/or further processing. Alternatively, a system and method are provided for continually producing board-type cementitious siding systems and cementitious roof shingle systems that may be elongate and can be cut to an appropriate size, without the need to produce individual siding or roof shingle systems of limited size. The cementitious siding and roof shingle systems continually produced thereby are ready for immediate use and/or further processing. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100037535 | EXTERIOR SIDING MOUNTING BRACKETS WITH A WATER DIVERSION DEVICE - An exterior siding mounting bracket is secured to a substructure and projects over siding that covers the substructure. The bracket comprises a base member attached to the substructure and has at least one elongated wall projecting laterally outward from the substructure. A trim member has an outer flange with the siding disposed between the substructure and the outer flange. First and second side partitions project laterally inward with respect to the substructure and from the outer flange for snap fitting to the at least one elongated wall. A water diversion device has a trough located above the first and second side partitions supported by the outer flange and projecting laterally toward the substructure for receiving and diverting water run-off away from the substructure. At least one drainage tube of the water diversion device projects unitarily downward from the trough. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100012802 | BI-DIRECTIONAL MOUNTING BRACKET ASSEMBLY FOR EXTERIOR SIDING - An bi-directional mounting bracket assembly is utilized in conjunction with exterior siding that covers sheathing of an exterior wall. A base member of the assembly has a mounting flange secured to the sheathing and a wall arrangement that projects outward with respect to the sheathing and from the mounting flange. Preferably, the wall arrangement supports a raised central panel used for mounting of fixtures. The wall arrangement preferably has four walls extending laterally between the mounting flange and the central panel. Spaced radially outward from the two adjacent walls are respective first and second drip ledges, and spaced radially outward from the other two adjacent walls are respective first and second baffle sets. When the assembly is mounted to the sheathing, a selective one of the two drip ledges is disposed substantially horizontally and beneath the wall arrangement for shedding of water. The baffle set adjacent to the horizontal drip ledge cascades water downward and generally toward the respective wall to channel water upon the horizontal drip ledge. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100000166 | HOUSING ASSEMBLY - A housing assembly for mounting to a wall of a building is disclosed. The housing assembly includes a front plate attached to a back plate. The back plate defines an axis and has a flange extending radially away from the axis for coupling to the wall. An insert is disposed between the front plate and the back plate. The insert includes a central body having a fluid diverter extending outwardly from the central body for guiding a fluid away from the wall. The housing assembly further includes a locking device for selectively coupling and uncoupling the insert from one of the front plate and the back plate. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20090294614 | ADJUSTABLE MOUNTING BRACKET ASSEMBLY FOR EXTERIOR SIDING - A self-adjusting base member preferably of a mounting bracket assembly is utilized in conjunction with exterior siding that covers sheathing of an exterior wall. The base member of the assembly has a mounting flange secured to the sheathing and a wall arrangement that projects outward with respect to the sheathing and from the mounting flange. Preferably, the wall arrangement supports a raised central panel used for mounting of fixtures. Spaced radially outward from the wall arrangement is at least one flexible drip ledge of the base member. The drip ledge is generally self-adjusting with respect to the thickness of the adjacent siding. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090266215 | PORTABLE SAW TABLE ASSEMBLY - The subject invention provides a portable saw table assembly for cutting a material longitudinally, laterally, and at various angles thereto. The assembly includes a first and a second table rail being parallel and spaced from each other and each extending between a proximal end and a distal end. A saw rail is moveably supported by the first and the second table rails for moving longitudinally along the table rails between the proximal and the distal ends and a mounting plate is moveably supported by the saw rails to allow movement of the mounting plate laterally along the saw rail between the first table rail and the second table rail. A saw plate is rotateably supported by the mounting plate for carrying a saw to cut the material. A guide bar is disposed diagonally relative to the first and the second table rails and engages the saw plate to guide the saw plate diagonally in response to simultaneous movement of the saw rail longitudinally and the mounting plate laterally. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266012 | HURRICANE SHUTTER SYSTEM - A shutter assembly for protecting an opening in a structure. The shutter assembly includes a first shutter and a second shutter. Each of the shutters have an attachment end and a free end and defining a width between the corresponding attachment end and the corresponding free end and each present an outer surface. An impact-resistant sheet is disposed on each outer surface. A plurality of hinges are adapted to pivotally couple each shutter to the structure at the attachment end for allowing the shutter to pivot between an open position and a closed position. A crossbar is sized to span the first shutter and the second shutter and terminate at or before the attachment ends of the shutters. A plurality of studs are disposed in linear alignment across the shutters. The crossbar is adapted to engage the studs for securing the shutters in the closed position. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090255315 | SHEET METAL BENDING BRAKE WITH IMPROVED HINGE - A sheet metal bending brake having a frame with a sheet metal support surface. A clamping jaw is movable relative to the frame support surface to clamp the sheet metal between the clamping jaw and the frame. The clamping jaw has a linear front edge. An elongated bending arm is pivotally mounted to the frame by an elongated flexible strap having spaced apart edges. One edge of the strap is secured to the bending arm while the other edge of the strap is secured to the frame such that the bending arm extends parallel to and closely adjacent the clamping jaw front edge. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090255191 | ADJUSTABLE HOUSING ASSEMBLY - An adjustable housing assembly for mounting to a wall is disclosed. The assembly generally includes a back plate having a flange that defines an axis extending perpendicularly from the back plate and a front plate disposed in parallel relationship to the back plate. A connector connects the plates in the parallel relationship at various distances longitudinally along the axis. The connector includes co-acting male and female components extending circumferentially about the axis and at least one of the male and female components is spaced longitudinally along the axis for connecting the plates at any one of the various distances in response to relative rotation between the male and female components about the axis. The connector may also include a mounting ring separate from the back plate and the front plate that couples the front plate to the back plate. The mounting ring allows for additional distances to be obtained between the front plate and the back plate. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090235600 | STONE WORK SIMULATION SYSTEM - A stone work simulation system including panels formed from a cementitious material. The panels of the system can be cast or injection molded from cementitious slurry, including hydraulic cement, or gypsum cement and an optional latex/water mixture. A desired amount of the slurry is added to the mold, the surface of which includes several spaced apart depressions formed therein to closely resemble a pattern of stones at least partially disposed in a mortar matrix. Optionally, the mold can include a number of flat spaces formed between the depressions. Optionally, a reinforcing mesh is also provided in the mold. A colorant can be disposed on the bottom mold surface prior to the introduction of the mesh and the slurry to impart a color pattern to the system. After sufficient curing, the panel is removed from the mold and is ready for immediate use and/or further processing, such as additional surface coloring. In use, the system can be mounted to a building surface, such as a wall, e.g., with a mechanical fastener, adhesive, mortar, cement, and/or the like. To provide distinctiveness to the system, a plurality of individual simulated stones (e.g., that have been formed separately or as a separable unit, e.g., according to the process above) that are sized, shaped, and colored similarly to or differently from the system, can be incorporated onto the flat spaces formed on the system to form a unique finished product and avoid the appearance of the installed system being an arrangement of individual panel units. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090038252 | PANEL FOR USE IN A SIDING SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING A DECORATIVE COVERING ON A SUPPORT SURFACE - The present invention relates to a siding system for covering a support surface comprising a panel including a body presenting a plane and having a top edge and a bottom edge. The body has a first locking element presenting a nailing hem and a second locking element for spacing the bottom edge of the body from the support surface. The panel has a spacer interconnecting the first locking element and the body of the panel for spacing the top edge of the body from the support surface such that the plane is substantially parallel to the support surface. Additionally, the siding system includes a second panel substantially similar to the first panel such that the second panel interlocks with the first panel. The cooperation of the spacer and the second locking element results in the alignment of the plane of the first panel with the plane of the second panel such that both planes are substantially parallel to the support surface. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090038247 | EXTERIOR TRIM PIECES WITH WEATHER STRIPPING AND COLORED PROTECTIVE LAYER - Exterior trim pieces for use on exteriors of buildings. The exterior trim pieces include outside corner trim pieces, inside corner trim pieces, and framing trim pieces for providing an aesthetically pleasing appearance to an exterior of a building. Each of the trim pieces include a body and at least one flange extending from the body to define a concealing space for hiding siding ends and the like. Each of the trim pieces also includes at least one weather strip to assist in sealing the trim pieces to the exterior to prevent the intrusion of water and other elements behind the trim pieces. Each body of the trim pieces is preferably formed from co-extruded rigid cellular PVC and an acrylic-based protective layer. The rigid cellular PVC and the protective layer are formed in matching colors to yield colored-through trim pieces. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20080223103 | SHEET METAL BENDING BRAKE - A bending brake assembly for manually bending pieces of sheet metal material including a base supporting a plurality of c-shaped members presenting opposing clamping surfaces for receiving the sheet metal material. An extension extends away from the clamping surfaces with a socket connection rotatably supporting a bending member on the base for bending the sheet metal material disposed between the clamping surfaces. The socket connection includes a mate portion and a female portion in sliding engagement with one another as the bending member moves between a pre-bending position, a first operating position, and a second operating position. A finger extends from the male portion and defines a gap between the finger and the extension when in the pre-bending position with the finger maintaining the gap as the finger moves from the pre-bending position to the first operating position and the finger engaging the extension when in the second operating position. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20080216549 | SHEET METAL BENDING BRAKE - A sheet metal bending brake having a frame with a sheet metal support surface. A clamping jaw is movable relative to the frame support surface to clamp the sheet metal between the clamping jaw and the frame. The clamping jaw has a linear front edge. An elongated bending arm is pivotally mounted to the frame by an elongated flexible strap having spaced apart edges. One edge of the strap is secured to the bending arm while the other edge of the strap is secured to the frame such that the bending arm extends parallel to and closely adjacent the clamping jaw front edge. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080196568 | SAW TABLE AND CLAMPING MECHANISM THEREFOR - A saw table includes a clamping mechanism for clamping a work piece on the saw table. The clamping mechanism includes a clamping bar having a first end and a second end. A longitudinal axis is defined between the first and second ends. A first pivoting arm is operatively connected to one of the ends of the clamping bar to support the clamping bar for rotation about a pivot axis. A biasing device biases the clamping bar about the pivot axis to clamp the work piece between the clamping bar and a table base. | 08-21-2008 |
