Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
052300000 | VERTICAL STRUCTURE WITH UPPER TERMINAL BEARING PLATE OR CAP | 34 |
20090120023 | Modular, Stackable Pillar - A modular, stackable pillar having at least one hollow stackable section and at least one hollow crown section with a projection on the top of each stackable section, a mating depression on the bottom of each stackable section, and a mating depression on the bottom of the crown section with the projections and depressions being of such a cross section and shape that two or more stackable sections can be stacked on each other with a crown section on the uppermost stackable section such that the stackable sections cannot be rotated with respect to one another and the crown section cannot be rotated with respect to the uppermost stackable section. Each section has at least one side with a decorative surface. Optionally, the crown section can be eliminated. And a cap is placed on the crown section when it is present and, otherwise, on the uppermost stackable section. | 05-14-2009 |
20120042593 | STRUCTURAL TOP CAP ARRANGEMENT FOR WALL PANEL - An upright space-dividing wall panel is provided having an internal frame and a top cap attached to a top rail of the frame. The top cap includes a lengthwise channel in which threaded fasteners are slidably received for engaging the top cap to the frame rail. The top cap further includes side channels which cooperate with coupling brackets for securing a second panel to the wall panel. Further, a locator clip arrangement is provided between the top cap and a side trim cover on the end of the wall panel for precisely locating the trim cover relative to the top cap. | 02-23-2012 |
20120180414 | INTERIOR WALL CAP FOR USE WITH AN EXTERIOR WALL OF A BUILDING STRUCTURE - A wall cap comprising an end cap and insulating sound-dampening material can be installed with a building structure having an interior wall to decrease the transmission of sound and vibration from the building structure to the interior wall. | 07-19-2012 |
20130081344 | Mini-wall parapet for roof edging or coping - Mini-wall parapet structures are disclosed. The structures are of one piece sheet metal with four sided, longitudinal members. A cleat extends downwardly from a lower corner of the structure. The cleat may be a single layer of sheet metal or a folded over layer. The cleat engages a coping member at final installation, and provides an additional attachment for the structure. A folded over primary attachment layer extends from the other lower corner of the structure. The attachment layer is of variable width so that different roof surfaces can be accommodated. The cross section of the structure is either square, or rectangular with longer vertical walls. Rectangular structures are used with thicker insulation. A facade extension may be used with rectangular structures. The top wall includes a gravel guard. The hollow void may be further filled with insulation. | 04-04-2013 |
20130192154 | PARAPET VENT - A water vapor release and moisture seal device for use in association with brick, wood, stone, and cement or concrete masonry unit (CMU) buildings is provided. The device has a first layer metal housing and second layer metal housing which are inserted over the top of the parapet walls of a flat or slightly slanted-roofed building. A water resistant cloth and mesh material layer is inserted between the metal housings. A fastener secures the second layer metal housing to parapet wall of the building in two places, once each on the exterior and interior of the parapet wall. The housings interlock with each other on the exterior side of the wall and with a fastener on the interior side of the wall. The device is secured to the top of a wall of a building and allows the wall to breathe properly and eliminate moisture. | 08-01-2013 |
20130291464 | NON-WELDED COPING CAPS AND TRANSITIONS - A design and fabrication technique whereby a coping cap and/or transition can be supplied with mitered corner sections and other transitional components which utilize the identical prefinished or bare sheet metal material(s) without any reliance on exposed mechanical fasteners, welding, soldering, or post-applied paints. This is essentially accomplished by joining the pre-finished sheet material(s) together using a mesh screen and adhesive on the underside (non-exposed) face of the sheet material(s). | 11-07-2013 |
20140245680 | NON-WELDED COPING CAPS AND TRANSITIONS - A design and fabrication technique whereby a coping cap and/or transition can be supplied with mitered corner sections and other transitional components which utilize the identical prefinished or bare sheet metal material(s) without any reliance on exposed mechanical fasteners, welding, soldering, or post-applied paints. This is essentially accomplished by joining the pre-finished sheet material(s) together using a mesh screen and adhesive on the underside (non-exposed) face of the sheet material(s). | 09-04-2014 |
20150345143 | Coping Cleat and System for Roof Blocking Unit - A cleat for use with a roof blocking unit has an integral leaf spring formed as a bend in a web intermediate its front and rear ends with a front side extending downward from the front end and a rear side extending downward from the rear end. In a coping unit, a diverter component defines a channel and is mounted over the cleat. The channel is disposed at an acute angle relative to the cleat web. In a coping assembly installation, a fluid impermeable membrane is disposed over the top of a roof blocking unit with the cleat mounted over the membrane and the diverter component mounted over the cleat. A pair of coping caps is disposed over the cleat and diverter in an offset arrangement with the channel beneath adjacent coping cap edges. The spring leaf biases the caps with a hook-like flange in engagement with a cleat flange. | 12-03-2015 |
20160108588 | Modular Top Shield for Support Column - A shield is provided on top of a support column that protects liquid or debris from falling onto the support column from the structure above. Additionally, gaskets are provided around the center of the shield to contact components on top of the support column to further provide protection from liquid and debris. The shield is sloped and provides channels to guide liquid or debris and the outer most edge of the shield extends beyond the outer most surface of the support column in the radial direction whether the support column uses a cover or not. The shield may be in a rounded or quadrilateral form and is manufactured in segments to be connected upon installation using a clam shell type design. Mechanical connection schemes including a collar or fastener are provided to secure the shield segments in a connected state. | 04-21-2016 |
20160115701 | Molding System For Swimming Pool Copings - A molding system for a swimming pool coping having a track for receiving a pool liner, the molding system including a molding platform having a flexible panel with a first side and a second side opposite the first side, at least one lip extending from the first side of the flexible panel configured to be received in the track of the swimming pool coping, a plurality of mold supports extending from the second side of the flexible panel and arranged in a row proximate a top of the flexible panel, each mold support having a top surface for supporting a mold block and a flange positioned at a first end of the mold support extending substantially perpendicularly from the top surface. | 04-28-2016 |
20160186435 | IMPALEMENT PREVENTION APPARATUS FOR EXTENDING OVERTOP OF AND AROUND THE EXPOSED ENDS OF A PLURALITY OF SPACED-APART REINFORCING BARS - There is provided an impalement prevention apparatus. The apparatus includes an enclosure having a top and a pair of spaced-apart sides coupled to and extending downwards from the top. The enclosure has a pair of spaced-apart ends interposed between the sides and coupling to and extending downwards from the top. The sides of the enclosure are longer than the ends thereof. The enclosure includes an open bottom spaced-apart from and larger than the top. The enclosure tapers from the open bottom towards the top thereof. | 06-30-2016 |
052301000 | Shaft | 23 |
20080271396 | DECORATIVE LOAD-BEARING CAPITALS FOR ARCHITECTURAL COLUMNS - Prefabricated decorative capital includes an axial recess extending partway therethrough from a lower end wall for receipt of an upper end of a prefabricated architectural column shaft. The depth of the recess is somewhat less than the length of the upper end of the column shaft above an external neck ring on the column shaft, whereby when the upper end of the column shaft is received in the recess with the uppermost end of the column shaft flush against the bottom wall of the recess, there is a slight gap between the lower end wall of the capital and the neck ring so the load acting on the capital is transferred to the uppermost end of the column shaft and not to the neck ring. | 11-06-2008 |
20080307727 | Molded Polymer Cap with Conformable Internal Structure - A molded polymer cap generally including a hollow body defining a central channel, a closed cap end, an open receiving end, and a plurality of resilient internal fins. A first portion of each internal fin runs longitudinally down the body from the closed cap end toward the open receiving end, extending laterally inward from the body into the central channel, and deflecting toward the cap body to contact to the side surfaces of an inserted object. A second portion of each internal fin runs partially longitudinally and partially laterally down the body from the end of the first portion toward the receiving end of the device, extending laterally inward from the body into the central channel, and exposing a broad side of each fin to the advancing end of an inserted object. The first and second portions of each internal fin are connected to each other, so that a deflection will propagate ahead of the advancing end of an inserted object. | 12-18-2008 |
20080307728 | CAP FOR ROUND AND SQUARE POST - A post cap, which is a single piece construction, for covering the top end of a round or square road sign steel post. The cap has two parts, a base ( | 12-18-2008 |
20090090078 | COMBINATION PIPE TEST CAP AND CONCRETE SLEEVE - A combination pressure test cap for riser pipe and protective sleeve for protecting the riser pipe as it extends through a concrete slab, the test cap and the protective sleeve releasably connected together through use of a breakable connection. | 04-09-2009 |
20090107067 | Safety caps for foundation rebar, stakes and anchor bolts and methods of use - The present invention is a safety cap that may be used with exposed construction rebar, studs, anchor bolts, stakes or shafts of various sizes and shapes to minimize potential impalement injuries suffered by any individual falling upon the exposed shaft. The invention includes a specially shaped collar for receiving differently sized shafts so that the same device may be used on a variety of different shafts. The collar includes inwardly extending deformable flanges that temporarily but securely attach the safety cap to the shaft. Embodiments of the invention may be brightly colored for visibility and reinforced to insure that the invention does not deform or break when downward pressure is asserted upon it. | 04-30-2009 |
20090193737 | PROTECTIVE CAP FOR COUPLER BAR - The present invention generally relates to methods and apparatus for protecting a coupling that is disposable within a concrete structure. In one aspect, a cap for engaging a coupling of a cement coupler bar is provided. The cap includes a body having an engagement portion and a back portion, wherein the engagement portion is configured to engage the coupling of the cement coupler bar. Additionally, the cap includes a flexible tail having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is attached to the back portion of the body. In another aspect, a method of using a protective cap with a coupling of a cement coupler bar is provided. In a further aspect, a coupler bar assembly for use in reinforcing a cement structure is provided. | 08-06-2009 |
20090277112 | Anchor Bolt Sock - Disclosed is a re-usable protective cover for an anchor bolt, that prevents wet concrete, dirt, and other debris from coming into contact with the threads of an anchor bolt during a concrete pour, and subsequently. The protective cover is made of a flexible material that fits over the exposed threaded end of an anchor bolt, like a sock fits over a foot, and is removable, and re-usable at any stage. | 11-12-2009 |
20090288357 | Energy Absorptive Impalement Protective Cover Apparatus - An energy absorptive impalement protection system is utilized in preventing impalement and minimizing injuries due to impact with the end of a concrete reinforcing bar or other similar type of bar. The energy absorptive impalement protection system is comprised of a protective cover apparatus that has a simplified construction comprised of a base that is removably attached to an end of a reinforcing rod, a metal band on the base that surrounds the rod end and reinforces the base against side-to-side movement relative to the rod in response to an impact force, a metal impact plate on the base that absorbs and distributes the force of impact, and a resilient, compressible and stretchable cover on the base that together with the base encloses the band and cover in the apparatus and also absorbs some of the force of impact. | 11-26-2009 |
20090313927 | Protective cap for reinforcing bars - A protective cap for covering the exposed end of a concrete reinforcing bar which includes a tubular collar having an open lower end, an upper end and hollow interior, a cap perpendicularly mounted to the tubular collar and the cap having a metal plate embedded therein. A plurality of reinforcing ribs are mounted between the tubular collar and the cap providing rigidity therebetween. Protective cap includes a plurality of minor reinforcing ribs mounted between the tubular collar and the cap and interposed between the major reinforcing ribs, and finally including a plurality of fins provided within the hollow interior of the tubular collar which extends inwardly into the hollow interior adapted to grasp the exposed end of a concrete reinforcing bar. | 12-24-2009 |
20100205884 | SELF-FASTENING SYSTEMS FOR SECURING ORNAMENTAL CAPITALS AND/OR BASES TO ARCHITECTURAL COLUMNS - Self-fastening systems for securing ornamental capitals (and/or bases) to architectural columns include a plurality of spring retention members for frictionally retaining the capitals on the column shafts. If the body member of the capitals is made of a thermoplastic material with relatively thick (i.e., rigid) walls, the spring retention members may comprise a plurality of integral spring tabs for frictionally engaging the exterior wall surface of the column shafts. If the body member of the capitals is made of a thermoplastic material with relatively thin walls, the spring retention members may comprise spring clips on the uppermost end of the column shafts for frictionally engaging the uppermost end of a tubular inner wall portion of the capitals. If the body member of the capitals is made of a thermoset foam material, the spring retention members may comprise spring clips anchored to the body members for frictionally engaging the exterior wall surface of the column shafts. | 08-19-2010 |
20100257798 | ROOF VENT AND SYSTEM - Disclosed is a cover for a tubular duct extending from a planar roof surface. The cover comprises a cap, a skirt and a closure. In use: the cap is disposed outwardly from said duct, to define a headspace outside said duct and an annular space surrounding the headspace; the skirt extends from the rim of the cap in surrounding, spaced relation to said duct; and the closure extends from the terminus of the skirt to said duct and is disposed in spaced relation to said surface. The skirt and closure have vanes formed therein. The vanes are oriented such that: precipitation driven by wind through the skirt into the interior of the cap is directed, as it passes through the skirt, towards the roof; and precipitation driven by wind through the closure into the interior of the cap is directed, as it passes through the closure, away from the duct. | 10-14-2010 |
20110107697 | Protective cap for a stake - A protective cap for use on the free end of a projecting stake includes a base platform, a receiving collar, a secondary collar, reinforcing ribs, and a cover. Optionally included are a plurality of metal clamps, and a tether. A horizontal hole in the receiving collar, or the secondary collar, provides a means for tethering the cap to the stake. Reinforcing ribs extend between the receiving collar and the secondary collar. Gripper teeth on the cover engage a variety of stake cross sections. An optional tether is configured with conical segments to engage with the horizontal holes. Optional notches and holes in the base platform would hold a glow stick. | 05-12-2011 |
20110192103 | Column topper - The “Column Topper” technical disclosures are that it is an exterior weather tight cover for column capitals and the fact that it is made out of a durable, flexible, rubber product it will withstand stress of a bearing load and the elements of the weather and animals. | 08-11-2011 |
20120031028 | System and Method for Installing Columns - A column includes a shaft, a capital assembly, and a base assembly. The capital assembly has an indexing member that attaches to an overhead support. The indexing member aligns the capital, which in turn, vertically aligns the shaft. The base assembly includes a retaining ring that attaches to an underlying support surface. The retaining ring has a plurality of notches arranged to form a cross-hair with an intersection located at the center of the retaining ring. The column also includes an alignment mechanism configured to be suspended from a center of the indexing member. When being aligned, the alignment mechanism is suspended below the indexing member substantially over the center of the retaining ring. | 02-09-2012 |
20120167504 | PRECAST INSULATED CONCRETE WALL ASSEMBLY - A prefabricated concrete wall panel may include a concrete top beam, a concrete bottom beam, studs interposed between the top and bottom beams and a concrete exterior interposed between the top and bottom beams. Water-impervious protective end caps may be placed on ends of the studs to preclude contact between the studs and the concrete of the beams. | 07-05-2012 |
20120291381 | PROTECTIVE COVER FOR REINFORCING BAR - A protective cover for covering an end of a reinforcing bar is provided. In some aspects, the protective cover includes a collar having a first end, a second end, and an impact absorbing portion disposed therebetween. The first end of the collar is configured to receive the end of the reinforcing bar. The impact absorbing portion of the collar is configured to withstand an impact without penetration of the reinforcement bar through the protective cover and is further configured to absorb at least a portion of the impact. The impact absorbing portion resides solely within the collar. The protective cover further includes a cap disposed at the second end of the collar. The cap has a surface area of about sixteen square inches. | 11-22-2012 |
20130031860 | System and Method for Installing Columns - A column assembly includes a shaft, a capital, an opening formed in the capital, and a retaining member. The capital has a lower surface and a substantially planar upper surface. The opening is sized to receive the shaft therethrough, and extends from the lower surface to the upper surface. A channel is formed in a surrounding wall of the opening. The length of the channel may, for instance, extend at least partially around the perimeter of the opening. Regardless, the retaining member advantageously holds the capital at a fixed vertical position along the shaft by engaging the channel and the shaft. The retaining member may be a resilient member (e.g., foam) that seats within the channel and frictionally engages the outer surface of the shaft. Alternatively, the retaining member may be a spring member that mounts onto the upper end of the shaft and engages the channel. | 02-07-2013 |
20140047787 | EMBEDDED DOWEL INSERTS - A dowel supporting device that includes a substantially hollow tube having a top end and a bottom end. An opening may be formed at the top end and a base may be formed at the bottom end. The base of the dowel supporting device may be fastened to a concrete deck. Concrete may be poured into the concrete deck. When dowels are ready to be used, the dowels may be inserted and secured to the dowel supporting device. | 02-20-2014 |
20140202095 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING COLUMNS - A column includes a shaft, a capital assembly, and a base assembly. The capital assembly has an indexing member that attaches to an overhead support. The indexing member aligns the capital, which in turn, vertically aligns the shaft. The base assembly includes a retaining ring that attaches to an underlying support surface. The retaining ring has a plurality of notches arranged to form a cross-hair with an intersection located at the center of the retaining ring. The column also includes an alignment mechanism configured to be suspended from a center of the indexing member. When being aligned, the alignment mechanism is suspended below the indexing member substantially over the center of the retaining ring. | 07-24-2014 |
20140283471 | PROTECTIVE COVER FOR REINFORCING BAR - A protective cover for covering an end of a reinforcing bar is provided. In some aspects, the protective cover includes a collar having a first end, a second end, and an impact absorbing portion disposed therebetween. The first end of the collar is configured to receive the end of the reinforcing bar. The impact absorbing portion of the collar is configured to withstand an impact without penetration of the reinforcement bar through the protective cover and is further configured to absorb at least a portion of the impact. The impact absorbing portion resides solely within the collar. The protective cover further includes a cap disposed at the second end of the collar. The cap has a surface area of about sixteen square inches. | 09-25-2014 |
20150068144 | REBAR CAP - A rebar cap assembly, for use in connection with a rebar rod with a free end includes a metal casing and a circular metal disc independent of the casing. The casing has a side wall with a cylindrical shape extending between an open end and a closed end with a top wall for receiving the free end of the rebar rod. A shoulder extends annularly about and radially from the side wall into the closed end. The side wall has an outer surface with a plurality of retaining tabs to secure the rebar cap to the rebar rod. The disc extends to a circular perimeter in a cantilevered fashion radially outwardly from the closed end of the casing. A bond is sandwiched between the top wall of the casing and the disc for securing to the disc to the casing. | 03-12-2015 |
20150121785 | IMPALEMENT PREVENTION APPARATUS FOR EXTENDING OVERTOP OF AND AROUND THE EXPOSED ENDS OF A PLURALITY OF SPACED-APART REINFORCING BARS - There is provided an impalement prevention apparatus for use with a plurality of spaced-part bars. The apparatus includes an elongate top portion shaped to extend overtop of exposed ends of the bars. The apparatus includes a pair of elongate spaced-apart side portions connecting to the top portion and extending downwards therefrom. The apparatus includes a pair of spaced-apart end portions each connecting to and extending between the side portions. The top portion, the side portions and the end portions form an enclosure extendable around the exposed ends of the bars. | 05-07-2015 |
20160177592 | UTILITY OR METER POLE TOP REINFORCEMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS | 06-23-2016 |