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Document | Title | Date |
20080245026 | JOINT CEMENT-FREE DRYWALL JOINT CONSTRUCTION AND METHOD - A drywall joint construction and method consisting essentially of abutting drywall boards having a lengthwise crack therebetween and a joint finishing system formed within the crack to complete the drywall joint construction such that a flexible layer defines the joint's center-line surface. Where the drywall boards are non-tapered, the resulting crack therebetween may be filled with a flexible compound that also forms the flexible layer and flushes the joint finishing system with the drywall boards. | 10-09-2008 |
20080295444 | Structural Tie-Down Apparatus - Top plate tie-down arrangements are used for securing the roof of a structure against uplift and overturning forces caused by high winds, earthquakes, and the like by anchoring the top plate of a wall to a foundation slab. An anchor bolt for use in a top plate tie-down arrangement has an internally threaded head for capturing the sill plate and holding it against the slab. The bolt also has a self-tapping thread on its bottom end that allows it to be threaded into a hole drilled through the sill plate and into the slab. | 12-04-2008 |
20080307742 | Construction Fastener - Embodiments of the present invention include a construction fastener configured to secure a utility box in a specified position within a wall. The construction fastener includes a front portion, a center portion, and an end portion. The end portion and center portion of the fastener are inserted through the utility box, with part of the end portion extending beyond the back surface of the utility box. The front portion thus rests across a front surface of the utility box. The end portion is secured against the back surface of the utility box and the position of the utility box within the wall is maintained. | 12-18-2008 |
20090077922 | Removable Wallboard System - The present invention is a novel removable wallboard system. It includes a plurality of receiver strips [ | 03-26-2009 |
20090094931 | Non-top supported fence installation bracket - A non-top-supported column attachment bracket assembly is provided, that includes a generally W-shaped bracket to provide a strong connection between non-top supported wood fences and masonry walls such as concrete masonry unit (CMU) walls or cast in place (CIP) walls. The W-shape provides a matrix inside the hardening structure of the wall, while simultaneously engaging the horizontal reinforcing bar of the wall. The W-anchor further includes a cover plate disposed onto the bracket. The W-shaped bracket can be installed to the upper portion of the wall just prior to grouting or during grouting, where the bracket can be pressed onto the horizontal bar before the grout has hardened. After the hardening structure is cured, fencing posts are attached to a column connection portion of the W-anchor that extends from the top of the wall. | 04-16-2009 |
20090133357 | Composite fastener, belly nut, tie system and/or method for reducing heat transfer through a building envelope - A composite fastener, a belly nut, a tie system and/or a method reduce heat transfer through a building envelope. The composite fastener, the belly nut, the tie system and/or the method secure a wall to a backup structure. The composite fastener is constructed from a fiber reinforced polymer that has fibers embedded in a polymeric matrix. The composite fastener has a low thermal conductive value (k-value) and has non-corrosive properties. The belly nut has a fastening hole on a first side of the belly nut to attach the composite fastener to the belly nut. Further, the belly nut has a pathway to receive a leg of a pintle from a top surface of the belly nut to a bottom surface of the belly nut. The pathway is sized to allow for greater vertical adjustment eccentricity between the belly nut and the pintle without creating large horizontal deflections of the tie system. | 05-28-2009 |
20090211196 | Fixing device to bearing structures for the support of panels e.g. in glass, marble or similar, with puctiform anchorage and spherical joint - A fixing device (D) for panels ( | 08-27-2009 |
20090260315 | PRE-LOADING OF BUILDING SITES OVER COMPRESSIBLE STRATA - A method and associated apparatus are given for a better approach to the pre-loading technique currently used to improving otherwise unsatisfactory ground conditions so that a site may be used to support an engineered structure or building. The method allows for pre-loading of a site to proceed where there are preexisting buildings on adjoining properties without causing damage to, or interference with, those properties while at the same time allowing full utilization of the building area. This involves using sections of sheet piling to isolate and contain ground movements in the subject site from having any influence on adjacent land, thus preventing damage to neighboring property. Apparatus to effectively support minimal lengths of sheet piling by means of a novel adjustable anchoring system is given. Apparatus for a novel monitoring system to provide comprehensive data on the progress of ground improvement is also given. Both pieces of apparatus are fully recoverable upon completion of pre-loading and are then reusable for similar future work. | 10-22-2009 |
20090277123 | Connector for the connection between a metal element and an element made of concrete - The invention regards a connector ( | 11-12-2009 |
20090282774 | Tower Construction - The invention provides a tower construction e.g. for a wind mill and a method of laying a foundation of a tower construction. The tower construction ( | 11-19-2009 |
20100000174 | Re-Enforcing Support - A reinforcing accessory has a footer that fits beneath the sidewalk of a swimming pool cage, above ground pool, storage shed, and mobile homes for reinforcement. As many reinforcing poles as desired can be used to ensure that the cage is fully supported against high winds. | 01-07-2010 |
20100011696 | Engagement bushing for cover panels with support core - In an engagement bushing installation for the connection of a lightweight construction panel including spaced first and second cover plates with a support layer disposed therebetween to another structure by a mounting element extending through a passage in the construction panel, the passage includes a first section which extends through the first cover plate and the support layer and a second section of smaller diameter extending through the second cover plate for accommodating the mounting element, an expansion sleeve is disposed in the first section so as to abut the second cover plate and the part of the expansion sleeve disposed in the first cover plate is radially expandable so that it can be expanded into radial engagement with the first cover plate while it is axially engaged with the second cover plate when the lightweight construction panel is engaged by the mounting element with the other structure. | 01-21-2010 |
20100058706 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING STRUCTURAL SUPPORT AND REINFORCEMENT - Systems and methods for providing structural support and reinforcement for surfaces, materials and devices, including drywall. A structural support and reinforcement system includes one or more structural support and reinforcement panels located behind one or more surfaces, materials and/or devices. In one embodiment, the structural support and reinforcement panel is placed between the structural studs and a desired section of drywall during original construction. In another embodiment, the structural support and reinforcement panel is placed between the structural studs and the desired section of drywall during repair or renovation. A user can apply an external load to the drywall by way of an attachment device, such as a screw, which extends through the drywall and the structural support and reinforcement panel. By attaching the external load through the drywall and the structural support and reinforcement panel the load bearing capacity of the drywall is enhanced. | 03-11-2010 |
20100101175 | LOCKING CONCRETE INSERT - A locking insert is described for use in a poured concrete structure. The locking insert includes a hollow elongated body, a longitudinal channel with two configured side edges and a channel floor, a paired gear nut and locking plate that interengages said configured side edges, an attachment bolt, and a method to prevent concrete from seeping into the locking insert. The embedment of the locking insert into a concrete structure provides a positive locking, positional and anti-slip method of attachment for a structural or secondary element. The locking insert allows for vertical positioning and locking of the paired gear nut and locking plate to ensure a proper connection with a structural or secondary element through an attachment bolt. The locking insert with an attached outwardly projecting element transfers the load associated with the structural or secondary element throughout the concrete structure to allow for a high strength connection. | 04-29-2010 |
20100101176 | Non-Rotating Panel Clip - A panel clip ( | 04-29-2010 |
20100101177 | Anchor device with double-sectioned head and method of using the same - A modified anchor device for attaching a structure to a thin-walled work piece allows a structure, such as a luggage or utility rack, to be attached to a work piece, such as an automobile roof, without threaded fasteners connecting the structure to the work piece. The anchor device has an double-sectioned head having an upper head member and a lower head member The upper head member extends above the surface of the work piece a sufficient distance such that the upper head member engages the top surface of the structure, thus retaining the bottom side of the structure in face-to-face contact with the top side of the work piece. | 04-29-2010 |
20100115879 | Concrete block-out-grout tube with drain - An elongated cylindrical tube with reinforcing ribs that can be placed within a pre-cast concrete wall section for use in joining with other wall sections having a drain preformed into the bottom of the grout tube with a nipple-like attachment positioned within the drain opening of the grout tube. The nipple-like attachment has circumferential pyramidal ridges for connecting to and retaining a water release tube allowing for the egress of any water, moisture or debris that may have collected within the grout tube to prevent deterioration or cracking of the concrete from the expansion of water freezing within the wall section or from retained debris weakening the wall connection joint. | 05-13-2010 |
20100126107 | ROOFING TILE CLIP AND INSTALLATION METHOD - A roof clip ( | 05-27-2010 |
20100154347 | Building material anchor - A building material anchor including a resilient pad. A resilient, openwork tube is affixed to the top of the pad. An adhesive layer coats the bottom of the pad. | 06-24-2010 |
20100212249 | Wall tie and method of using and making same - A wall tie being a steel rod having a first end and a second end, the first end having a tapered helical screw with a crimped stop located a predetermined length from the end thereof, the crimped stop adapted to retain a stopping means, e.g., a washer. The washer serves as a depth gauge such that when the wall tie is screwed into a stud and the washer reaches the stud it acts as a stop preventing the wall tie from further penetrating the stud. | 08-26-2010 |
20100251661 | STRUCTURAL FIXING SYSTEM WITH HIGH CLAMPING FORCE AND TIGHTENING PRECISION WITH HIGH CORROSION RESISTANCE - A structural fixing system with high clamping force, tightening precision and high corrosion resistance, in particular for light and heavy metalwork elements, comprises a flanged metal bolt ( | 10-07-2010 |
20100269447 | SNAP-ON STRUCTURAL CONNECTOR - A connector is provided and includes a first and second side wall that are connected by a base. The side walls have recesses such that a structural member's protrusions can be interposed between the side wall's recesses and snapped into place to connect the connector to the structural member. | 10-28-2010 |
20100275549 | CLIPS FOR CONNECTING PANELS AND CROSS MEMBERS WITHOUT VISUAL REFERENCE - Self aligned clips connecting panels, such as solar panels, and cross members are disclosed. An upper clip portion has opposed alignment legs extending downwardly from an upper portion surface that are used to align an opening of the upper portion with a wall fastener housing of the lower portion used with a fastener to connect the upper and lower portions. Remaining fastener housings of the lower portion are used with fasteners to connect the lower portion of the clip to a support member. The lower portion has a space in between a pair of arms receiving the support member. A length between the opposed legs is slightly longer than a length of the wall of the lower portion allowing a user to place the pair of opposed legs just past opposed outer ends of the wall. In use, the lower portion is first installed on the support member with fastener housings and fasteners. The panel is butted against the lower portion and clamped into place when the upper portion is connected to the lower portion. The clip allows for connecting panel and cross members in a “blind” manner as the clip is self aligned. | 11-04-2010 |
20100275550 | FIXTURE SET - The present invention relates to a fixture set which comprises an accessory part ( | 11-04-2010 |
20100300034 | DUAL FUNCTION PACKING BRACKETS FOR TAPERED ARCHITECTURAL COLUMNS - Top and bottom packing brackets for supporting respective smaller top and larger bottom ends of a tapered architectural column during shipment and storage. Each of the packing brackets includes a ring portion and a surrounding frame portion joined together by webbing extending therebetween. The ring portion of the respective top and bottom packing brackets are sized to closely receive the smaller top and larger bottom ends of the columns. | 12-02-2010 |
20100307099 | MOUNTING FOR PANELING ELEMENTS OR A SUB-STRUCTURE FOR PANELING ELEMENTS - The invention relates to a mounting for paneling elements or a sub-structure for paneling elements. Known mountings of this type have the disadvantage that quick, exact and simple adjustment is not possible. Said problem is solved by a mounting comprising an inner profile ( | 12-09-2010 |
20110041449 | Concrete anchor - An anchor for attaching a structure to a concrete structure, comprises an anchor rod having a lower threaded portion for being embedded in a concrete structure and an upper portion for extending outside the concrete structure; an anchor body including a first threaded central opening for threadedly receiving one end portion of the lower threaded portion; and a support including a floor. The support includes a second central threaded opening through the floor portion for threadedly receiving another end portion of the lower portion. | 02-24-2011 |
20110041450 | Concrete anchor - An anchor for supporting a load comprises an anchor rod having a lower threaded portion for being embedded in a concrete structure and an upper portion for extending outside the concrete structure; a metallic body attached to the lower portion, the body including a top surface and a bottom surface joined by a vertical side surface; and the side surface including at least one shoulder extending therefrom. | 02-24-2011 |
20110041451 | BUILDING SUPPORT SYSTEM - A roofing support system includes a spacer bracket having a lower edge adapted to pierce through a layer of insulation to abut in direct contact with a purlin, a fastener that fastens the spacer bracket to the purlin, and an upper portion adapted to support a beam above the insulation layer and in spaced relationship to the purlin. | 02-24-2011 |
20110056162 | FASTENING DEVICE FOR CURTAIN WALL UNITS - A fastening device for curtain wall units includes a first clamping plate, a second clamping plate fixed to the first clamping plate and spaced apart from the first clamping plate, a first support plate positioned between the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate, and a second support plate hinged to the first support plate and configured to support the curtain wall units. | 03-10-2011 |
20110067345 | Connector for Securing Metal Roofing Components, Metal Roof Assembly, and Method of Installing a Metal Roof - A connector for securing a roofing band to a roofing beam by a threaded fastener may include a circumferential flange portion, first and second recess extending within the circumferential flange portion sized to accept a roofing band, and a central portion extending within the circumferential flange portion between the first recess and the second recess, a middle area of the central portion being offset laterally from the circumferential flange portion by a distance enough to permit the roofing band to be slid through the first and second recesses so that the circumferential flange portion is located on a first side of the roofing band and the middle area of the central portion is located on a second side of the roofing band opposite the first side. A single fastener opening defined through the central portion, the fastener opening sized for receiving a threaded fastener therethrough for fastening the roofing band to a roofing beam. Related roofing assemblies and methods of construction are disclosed. | 03-24-2011 |
20110083396 | STUCCO FASTENER - A fastener is configured for securing a lath to a surface for, for example, the application of stucco to the surface. The fastener includes a fastener having a head, a shank and a penetrating tip. The head has a diameter and the shank has a diameter less than the head diameter. The stucco fastener has a sealing/spacer assembly having spacer element and a sealing element. The spacer element is formed from a relatively incompressible material and has a diameter greater than the shank diameter. The spacer element has a bore therein having a diameter about equal to the shank diameter. The sealing element is formed from a resilient, water-resistant material and is positioned adjacent to and in contact with the spacer element. When the fastener is driven into the surface, the fastener penetrates the surface to secure the fastener to the surface and a portion of the lath is captured between the head of the fastener and the spacer element to space the lath from the surface. The sealing element contacts the surface to form a seal at the fastener penetration to prevent the incursion of liquid into the surface around the fastener penetration, and the sealing element, as least in part, conforms to the surface between the surface and the spacer element. | 04-14-2011 |
20110094181 | Wall Anchor - An anchoring device comprising a hollow shaft having a first end and a second end, and an anchor attached to the second end, wherein the anchor comprises a plurality of flukes to secure the anchoring device to a wall and at least one hole in fluid communication with the shaft to deliver a securing compound injected into the first end of the shaft to the flukes to facilitating securing the anchoring device to the wall. The flukes may be bendable or hingedly attached to the base of the anchor so as to accommodate a closed configuration to be insertable into a hole in the wall and expandable into an open configuration to prevent the anchoring device from being removed from the wall. | 04-28-2011 |
20110107715 | Ceiling anchoring device with locking rail system - A ceiling anchoring device with a locking rail system is disclosed. The device comprises an anchor having a shaft, a head attached with an end of the shaft, and a rail system. The rail system comprises rod and pin insertion rails, a turning space, and a locking rail. A rod having a perpendicular pin is inserted into the rod and pin insertion rails and pushed along the shaft until the rod and pin enter the turning space in the shaft. The rod and pin can then be turned one-quarter turn and be lowered into the locking rail, whereby the rod and pin are retained in the shaft of the anchor. A plug and cap are inserted into the turning space to secure the rod and pin within the locking rail. | 05-12-2011 |
20110113719 | Fixing - A T-shaped fixing is formed of a first strip of plated steel providing a T-head limb and a second strip providing a T-stem limb. The limbs are connected by folding the steel double at one edge of the T-head strip and them folding the steel at right angles at the line joining the two limbs. To one side of the stem limb, the line is provided with a series of punched apertures to which pins are fitted. To the other side of the line, the head limb is provided with apertures for screw or rivet fixing of the fixing. The stem limb can also be provided with apertures. For use in insulating a square section duct, its corners are provided with fixings, with flanges having the pin apertures extending downwards at the lower corners and outwards at the upper corners. | 05-19-2011 |
20110120046 | ANCHOR FOR POST TENSION CONCRETE REINFORCING SYSTEMS - An anchor for a post tension reinforcement includes an anchor base having at least one wedge receiving bore therein and reinforcing ribs extending from an exterior of the receiving bore. A longitudinal length of the wedge receiving bore, a position of a midpoint of an axial length of the wedge receiving bore with respect to a load bearing basal surface of the anchor base, and a lateral extension and height of the ribs are selected such that a specific weight of the anchor base is at most 0.1 pounds per square inch of load bearing area. | 05-26-2011 |
20110120047 | ROOFING GROMMET FORMING A SEAL BETWEEN A ROOF-MOUNTED STRUCTURE AND A ROOF - A roof mount assembly mounts a structure to a roof having a rafter and a substrate supported by the rafter. The roof mount assembly includes a piece of flashing positioned on the substrate. The flashing includes a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface and an aperture extending through the flashing. A fastener extends through the flashing aperture. A bracket is connected to the flashing via the fastener, and the bracket is sized to support at least one roof-mounted structure on the roof. A seal is positioned between the flashing aperture and the fastener. The seal is sized to form a water-tight seal with the aperture to inhibit flow of fluid through the aperture. The seal includes a first portion and a second portion, in which the first portion is positioned to abut the flashing first surface and the second portion is positioned to extend through the aperture. | 05-26-2011 |
20110138733 | CONNECTOR FOR CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS AND METHOD OF CONNECTING - There is herein described a connector system. More particularly, there is herein described a connector ( | 06-16-2011 |
20110138734 | Angle Guide Plate and System for Securing a Rail - A rail securing system comprising at least one angle guide plate allows a perfect retention of the tension clamp in its pre-assembly position and facilitates final assembly. The angle guide plate has recess, which is designed as a seat for a free end section of a spring arm of a tension clamp to be mounted on the angle guide plate, wherein the recess engages around the end section by less than half of its circumference. The transition between the recess and the section of the angle guide plate which follows on from the recess in the direction of the rail is formed such as to be free of any abrupt change, so that the tension clamp can be pushed in a simple manner on the angle guide plate into its assembly position. | 06-16-2011 |
20110162316 | Double-Lug Fastener for Securing a Ridge or Hip Strap - The invention falls within the field of the securing of protective strips covering the ridge or hip regions of a metal roof with standing seams. More specifically, the invention relates to a double tab metal fastener for securing a ridge strap or hip strap on a metal roof covering of the type with a standing seam, comprising:—a first tab ( | 07-07-2011 |
20110167754 | METHOD FOR DESIGNING CONCRETE ANCHORING CONSTRUCTION ASSEMBLIES - A method of designing a construction assembly including an anchor fastener mounted in a concrete substrate is provided. The method includes the steps of determining a minimum required load capacity for the construction assembly, providing a graph that includes plots of load capacity versus embedment depth for one or more design parameters of interest, using the graph to select design parameters which result in a construction assembly load capacity at least as high as the minimum required load capacity, and using the selected design parameters to build the construction assembly. The graph may be generated according to standard procedures for construction assemblies that employ chemical anchoring adhesives, or according to different standard procedures for construction assemblies that employ only mechanical anchoring techniques. | 07-14-2011 |
20110192109 | VERBINDUNGSVORRICHTUNG UND VERSTARKUNGSPLATTE DAFUR - The invention relates to a connecting device for producing a mullion/transom connection with attached aluminum profiles for panes of glass. This connecting technique is used, for example, in a facade construction. The connecting device for a mullion/transom connection for connecting a mullion | 08-11-2011 |
20110192110 | CURTAIN WALL EXTERNAL SUPPORT SYSTEM - A curtain wall mounting system adapted for cantilevered support of at least one structure outwardly therefrom. The curtain wall mounting system including an anchor plate having dual plates and adapted for integral mounting with a curtain wall web section. The curtain wall web section includes one of a hollow tongue web extending outwardly of a curtain wall vertical mullion in a first direction and an integrally formed flange region extending outwardly of the curtain wall vertical mullion in the first direction. The curtain wall web section includes a first set of fastening apertures oriented transversely to the first direction and formed. The anchor plate includes at least one generally planer body portion having a first set of mating apertures adapted for alignment in registry with the first set of fastening apertures of the web. The anchor plate further having a second set of apertures adapted for securing structures outwardly therefrom. | 08-11-2011 |
20110197540 | ANCHORING, SPLICING AND TENSIONING ELONGATED REINFORCEMENT MEMBERS - Anchoring devices and systems are disclosed for use with elongated reinforcement members such as FRP, SRP, metallic bars, or cables. Such devices and systems impart a compressive stress into a static structure having the elongated reinforcement member running there through or there along. An anchoring system can include an anchor block that includes a front end surface for contacting the static structure, an axial bore for receiving the elongated reinforcement member, and clamping members that work with fasteners to provide a clamping force. The bore may be tapered and the fasteners optionally provide different clamping levels to reduce the stress on the elongated reinforcement member near the front end surface. The disclosed systems also include pre-stressing devices that can be used with the disclosed anchor systems, and that can place a tensile force on the elongated reinforcement members to also impart a compressive force on the static structure. | 08-18-2011 |
20110209432 | METAL "SLIP CLIP" TO HOLD METAL STUDES IN TOP TRACK OF COMMERCIAL INTERIOR FRAMING - A “slip-clip” assembly that may be used to attach studs to top tracks in metal frames to offset the effects of the upward or downward displacement and that provide an expedient in the whole building process wherein the studs are held in place by clip assemblies. The clip is rigidly attached to a side leg of the top track. The clip has formed therein a recess adapted to loosely engage a portion of a rim on an adjacent flange so that the stud is loosely held in place with a slippage tolerance to absorb vertical pressures on said frame stud. | 09-01-2011 |
20110225924 | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION WRAPPED WITH REINFORCEMENT FABRIC TO RESIST WIND LOADING - A building construction has a foundation, walls and a roof structure, the walls being wrapped by a reinforcement fabric, with the reinforcement fabric being connected to the foundation and the roof structure to tie the roof structure to the foundation for increased resistance to natural disasters. The connection of the reinforcement fabric to the roof structure includes a top rail having a connector plate attached to the roof structure and having an upwardly oriented opening, and a wrapping member about which the reinforcement fabric can be wrapped, the wrapping member having a geometry corresponding with the geometry of the upwardly oriented opening in such a manner that the wrapping member is prevented from rotating in the opening. | 09-22-2011 |
20110232222 | Module Attachment Apparatus and Method - Exemplary systems and methods described herein can be used to secure a rail to a module or the rail to a support using a nut that can be inserted at a desired point of mounting. Another exemplary system describes a flashing to be inserted under a roof shingle, wherein the flashing is secured to a support for a rail or module. Yet another exemplary system describes a clamp that secures a rail or module and is adjustable along the length of a post. Spacers can be added to the post to extend the adjustment range of the clamp. | 09-29-2011 |
20110239579 | LIQUID-RESISTANT CONTROL SYSTEMS ENCLOSURE AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A liquid-resistant control systems enclosure may include a shell, a shaft and at least one shell anchoring member. The shell may include a top, a shell wall connected to and extending downwardly from a perimeter of the top, and a sleeve. The shaft may extend upwardly through a surface pad and may be adapted to pass through the sleeve. The sleeve may include a sleeve wall extending downwardly from an inner perimeter of an opening in the top. The sleeve may matingly engage the shaft to move the shell between a raised position and a lowered position. The shell may be moveable between a latched position and an unlatched position. The shell may be adapted to be positioned in the latched position when the shell is in the lowered position. | 10-06-2011 |
20110247292 | MOUNTING DEVICE AND ROOF CONNECTION DEVICE USING THE SAME - A mounting device is fastened over various types of standing seams of a roof. The mounting device includes a mounting body, a wedge-like core and two bolts. The mounting body includes a slot extending therethrough with a trapezoidal cross-section, a first tapped hole and a second tapped hole, wherein the slot has an opening at a relatively short side of a pair of parallel sides of the trapezoidal cross-section. The wedge-like core is sandwiched between a pair of nonparallel sides of the slot. A first bolt is screwed into the first tapped hole and has an end in contact with the wedge-like core for securing a standing seam. A second bolt is screwed into the second tapped hole for securing a desired object on the roof. | 10-13-2011 |
20110314763 | ANCHORING EQUIPMENT, IN PARTICULAR FOR ROOF - The present invention relates to an anchoring equipment ( | 12-29-2011 |
20110314764 | Adapter and holding system with an adapter - An adapter ( | 12-29-2011 |
20120023862 | INTERNAL POST AND BEAM CONNECTION ASSEMBLY - The present invention relates to a concealed, centerline load-bearing and adjustable connector which binds a plurality of structural members together on one or more axes to create a joint which is sturdy for construction applications and the like. The present invention is configured to withstand the variables associated with timber materials, and other like structural members, such as shrinkage and timber twisting, which can occur after the joint is in place. In this way, the present invention provides a concealed, centerline load-bearing and adjustable connector that is easier to install, can be assembled on or offsite, provides a secure joint which is as good or better than the mortise-and-tenon joints of the past, and is adjustable once in place. | 02-02-2012 |
20120067001 | ANCHOR FOR HANDLING BUILDING ELEMENTS, IN PARTICULAR A CONCRETE PANEL - A handling anchor for lifting, raising, turning over, transporting, and laying building elements, such as precast blocks or panels, essentially made of concrete and to be connected to a building element. The anchor includes a connecting head for connecting the building element to a handling machine, and a body portion including active parts that, when the anchor is connected to the construction element, ensure the adhesion of the anchor to the material of the building element. The body includes at least one land including at least one face. | 03-22-2012 |
20120079786 | SAFETY ROOF ANCHORS - This invention relates to safety anchors for roof workers and in particular to a gutter ladder anchor, a ridge anchor, a rafter anchor, and a truss anchor. In a one aspect the invention is a gutter ladder anchor formed from a metal plate, and comprising a flat base, having left, right, rear, and front ends; a fold at the front end of the base; one or more legs extending from the fold; a flange at the end of each leg, folded upwards; one or more holes located in each leg for mounting a vertical eye or a ladder location attachment; a first pattern of spaced apart holes through the base for fixing the anchor to a batten or purlin, said first pattern extending from the left end to the right end; and one or more holes through the flange of each leg for fixing the anchor to a gutter. | 04-05-2012 |
20120117912 | Ground Anchor for Artificial Surface and Method - An assembly of a ground anchor embedded within an artificial surface playing field is disclosed. The field has an artificial surface layer extending in a taut, level and smooth manner over an uppermost subsurface layer. A ground anchor body is embedded in the uppermost subsurface layer such that an upper wall of the ground anchor body engages an underside of the artificial surface layer. The upper wall of the ground anchor is fastened to the underside of the artificial surface layer with mechanical fasteners, an adhesive, or the like. An anchor member is connected to the ground anchor body and is extendable to a position in which the anchor member extends from the ground anchor body through a slit in the artificial surface layer to a position above the artificial surface layer so that it can be connected to an object to be anchored to the artificial surface layer. | 05-17-2012 |
20120186186 | DEVICE FOR FITTING AN EXPANSION JOINT, IN PARTICULAR AN EXPANSION JOINT BETWEEN CONCRETE SLABS - The present invention relates to a device intended for establishing a connection between two adjacent slabs, preferably concrete slabs, by fitting the expansion joint found between the two slabs. The device takes the form of a metallic profile or two metallic profiles. The device is provided with load transfer elements such as projections or dowels arranged at a first defined height as well as anchoring elements arranged at a second defined height. The anchoring elements are arranged on either side of the profile(s), either alternating or opposite each other. The anchoring elements take the form of a flat sheet that has a distal portion and a proximal portion. The distal portion has an opening or a reservation allowing the passage of a positioning and maintaining device for fastening a positioning and maintaining device. | 07-26-2012 |
20120222380 | Mount for connecting an article to a roof and method of use - A mount for connecting an article to a roof includes a flange which is connectable to the roof and a post which is received by the flange. In an embodiment, the post and flange cooperate with a bolt which holds the two together. In another embodiment, the post includes an elongated chamber through which an electrical wire can be routed. | 09-06-2012 |
20120297722 | Wall Lath Securing System - A lath securing system is provided that is configured to durably retain wire lath in a spaced position from a wall that is to be coated, the system comprising a retaining member for retaining a section of wire lath therein to restrain the wire lath in a secure position; and a fastening member comprising rigid means for securing the retaining member to the wall so that when the retaining member is fastened to the wall, the section of wire lath within the retaining means is secured in a spaced position away from the wall so as to permit application of wall coating without significant movement of the wire lath. | 11-29-2012 |
20120297723 | WALL STUD MOUNTING BRACKET FOR SECURING AND POSITIONING FLEXIBLE CONDUIT AND CABLE - A support assembly connected with a stud for securing and guiding conduit and/or cable is provided. The support assembly includes, but is not limited to, a securing arm for securing and guiding the conduit and/or cable and an engaging tab coupled with an end of the securing arm. The engaging tab includes a first engagement member facing a second engagement member, a side engagement member connecting the first and second engagement members together, and a first compressible member extending in a first direction D | 11-29-2012 |
20120311957 | ANCHORING METHOD FOR EXTERNAL BONDING AND REINFORCING TECHNIQUE WITH PRESTRESSED FIBER CLOTH - An anchoring method for external bonding and reinforcing technique with prestressed fiber cloth mainly involves the following steps: stretching fiber cloth ( | 12-13-2012 |
20130008120 | Construction Structure and Method of Making Thereof - A construction structure includes a substrate made of a concrete material and has an external surface, and a reinforcement attachment made of a metallic material having an outwardly facing surface and an inwardly facing surface. The attachment is secured to the substrate with the inwardly facing surface bonded to the external surface of the substrate, and has first portions and second portions. At least one of the surfaces of a first portion of the attachment is pre-treated and attached to the substrate such that when the construction structure is under loading the first portion(s) block(s) or reduce(s) spreading of strain sustained by the attachment along the attachment to avoid or at least delay complete detachment of reinforcement from substrate. | 01-10-2013 |
20130019559 | Checker Nut for Locking a Threaded Body to a Threaded Rod and Concrete Reinforcement Assembly - A checker nut for locking a threaded body to a threaded rod, comprises a main body portion having a top bearing surface for engaging a threaded body. The main body portion includes a central opening with an inside surface. A female thread is disposed on the inside surface and extends therefrom, the female thread for cooperating with threads on a threaded rod; and the female thread is disposed on the inside surface a distance from the top bearing surface equal to at least one thread required to be passed by a threaded body on a threaded rod. | 01-24-2013 |
20130042570 | SAFETY SYSTEM - A safety apparatus comprising a housing having a plurality of housing position apertures; an extension member connected to the housing and configured to connect to an I-beam; and an adjustable tube disposed in the housing, the adjustable tube having a plurality of tube position apertures and at least one attachment point. | 02-21-2013 |
20130067848 | Retrofit Roof Ridge Anchor - A device, system and method for providing an assembly configured for hooking to a ridge rafter of a building is provided. In one embodiment the device comprises a single piece unit, made from steel or another sufficiently strong material which is hooked at one end and looped at the other end thus forming an eye. The hook starts by turning a 90 degree and then a 0 degree to 180 degree turn. The compound angle thus formed allows the device to be angled into a small opening. The device is used to hook the ridge rafter from the bottom side of a building roof while having a tie-off point for fall protection. | 03-21-2013 |
20130180201 | Wind Resistant Tile Roofing System - An integral strip and fastener installation system is provided for light weight slate and tile roofing systems installed with a single overlap between each row or course of tile. A specialized fastener hook is formed with one or more lateral projections or wings installed underneath one or more slate tiles to anchor the fastener to the roof at least in part by the weight of the overlying tiles. This anchoring supports and reinforces the open mouth of the hook against deflection from high winds and thereby enables the hook to hold a tile securely under high wind loads. | 07-18-2013 |
20130186030 | GROUT TUBE HOLDER AND SPACER - A spacer for securing a grout tube to a frame prior to the pouring of concrete to form a concrete structure. The spacer comprises a central portion and two free ends extending from the central portion. The central portion surrounds at least a portion of the grout tube and the free ends are fastened in some fashion to the frame. A plurality of spacers can be utilized for securing the grout tube in place. The central portion is preferably circular and the manipulation of the free ends can expand or contract the diameter of the central portion. | 07-25-2013 |
20130186031 | Holeless Curtain Wall Mullion Connection - A mullion connection system for resisting wind load reactions using a connection clip structurally engaged with a mullion without a hole or a fastener penetrating into the mullion surface. The connection clip can undergo stress-free vertical sliding relative to the mullion along the entire length of the mullion without impairing the structural connection strength; therefore, the building construction tolerance in the vertical direction is eliminated as a design consideration of the curtain wall system. The design also eliminates the need for pre-fabricating mullion holes for the connection locations. The design does not require the pre-determination of the elevation of the connecting point and thus is most beneficial for a curtain wall renovation project where the available locations in the building structure for structural connection cannot be determined prior to the demolition of the existing wall. The uninterrupted mullion tube cavities can be conveniently utilized for inter-floor distribution of utility lines. | 07-25-2013 |
20130318907 | ATTACHMENT MEMBER AND SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR SUPPORTING A STRUCTURAL BUILDING COMPONENT - An attachment member for securing a structural building component (e.g., joist) to a support pedestal of an elevated building surface assembly. The attachment member includes a central portion and at least one joist support arm attached to the central portion. The central portion includes one or more features that allow it to be secured to a support pedestal, and the at least one support arm includes engagement flaps that can be attached to a structural building component to secure the structural building component to the attachment members, and hence to the support pedestal. | 12-05-2013 |
20130340377 | Hidden Decking Fastener - A hidden fastener for use in assembling a decking structure by attaching a series of grooved deck planks to underlying joists is disclosed. The fastener is configured with a horizontal body between a leading arm and trailing leg. The leading arm transitions to a leading wing while the trailing leg transitions to a trailing foot. At least one prong extends from the body at a downward angle. The leading wing and trailing foot are configured optimally for engagement within the grooves of adjacent deck planks. The body defines a hole for receipt of an elongated securing member that can be driven therethrough, optionally by a power driving tool, to attach the fastener to an underlying joist. The fastener spaces adjacent decking planks an optimal distance for drainage while providing improved resistance to lateral plank movement caused by thermal expansion or physical forces. | 12-26-2013 |
20140000210 | PANEL ANCHOR AND METHOD | 01-02-2014 |
20140013700 | SAFETY LINE ANCHOR SECURABLE TO ROOF DRAIN - A safety line anchor securable to a roof drain is disclosed. The anchor provides a secure tie down location for people working on the roof of a building. The anchor is portable so that users can carry it with them to the roof and secure it in a roof drain with minimal modification of the drain. When the worker is finished on the roof, the device can be removed and carried away. The safety line anchor comprises a body, a drain coupling assembly, and an expansion assembly. The drain coupling assembly securely fastens the anchor to the roof drain. The expansion assembly expands in the neck of the drain or the roof drain system piping to minimize wobbling of the anchor. A safety line may be attached to the body of the anchor. | 01-16-2014 |
20140013701 | BRACKET FOR USE IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION - A bracket for a building that includes a first building member, a masonry veneer disposed exteriorly of the first building member, and a second building member disposed exteriorly of the masonry veneer. The bracket includes a bracket body having a first portion for being coupled to the first building member and a second outwardly extending portion having a length sufficient to extend to at least about an exterior surface of the masonry veneer. A connector member extends through the bracket member, and at least partially through each of the first and second building members. A connector support extends through the bracket body and includes a sleeve having a passageway for receiving and supporting the connector member, wherein the bracket body and connector support are configured to distribute a load borne by the connector member on the masonry veneer over an area of the bracket body greater than the area of the connector. | 01-16-2014 |
20140059968 | Apparatus to Tie Forms to Existing Structures - An apparatus to tie concrete or masonry forms to existing concrete, block, or masonry structures, comprising an elongate, generally cylindrical bar. Said bar comprises, at one end, a means for anchoring the apparatus into an existing structure, at the other end, a means for coupling said apparatus to a form, and, connecting the ends to each other, a shank. | 03-06-2014 |
20140083043 | CARBON FIBER WALL REINFORCEMENT SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR ITS USE - The basement wall reinforcement system comprises carbon fiber materials securely mounted to the wall being reinforced as well as to structural components at both the top and bottom of the wall. These additional connections at the top and bottom of the wall increase the capacity of the carbon fiber to prevent bowing and cracking by transferring lateral forces from the wall to these structural components. Such structural components can include foundations, basement floors, sill plates, rim joists and floor joists. The carbon fiber can be connected to these structural components by pins, epoxies and specially designed brackets. | 03-27-2014 |
20140190117 | WALL LATH SECURING SYSTEM - A lath securing system is provided that is configured to durably retain wire lath in a spaced position from a wall that is to be coated, the system comprising a retaining member for retaining a section of wire lath therein to restrain the wire lath in a secure position; and a fastening member comprising rigid means for securing the retaining member to the wall so that when the retaining member is fastened to the wall, the section of wire lath within the retaining means is secured in a spaced position away from the wall so as to permit application of wall coating without significant movement of the wire lath. | 07-10-2014 |
20150082737 | Back Plate Bracketing System - A bracketing system is provided having two brackets joined by an adhesive material that allows a bridge backing member to be mounted between vertical studs to enhance stability of the wall construction. A wall construction assembly according to an embodiment of the invention comprises two vertical studs and a bridge backing member mounted there between by a bracketing system, which includes a left bracket and a right bracket connected by a flexible adhesive material. The bridge backing member has curved flanges that are shorter in length than the web of the bridge backing member. This bridge backing member can then hook securely over the brackets, and abut the vertical studs. The hooking of the bridge backing member of the brackets and shorter flanges allows the bridge backing member to rest on the brackets without the installer having to manually hold the bridge backing member between the studs prior to attachment. | 03-26-2015 |
20150089897 | Laser Configured Hook Column Anchors and Anchoring Systems Utilizing the Same - A high-strength laser configured column anchor and anchoring system is disclosed. The high-strength column anchor provides high-strength pullout resistance when embedded within the wall bed joint. Specially-configured apertures, edging and dimension restrictions provide for flow-through mortar embedment within the wall bed joint. The edging provides irregular and regular patterns ensuring a secure fit within the bed joint. The column anchors include a hook attachment portion for secure attachment to the column flanges and optionally include a securement bar or clamp to further secure the column anchor to the column flanges. | 04-02-2015 |
20150113905 | FIXING CLIP - A fixing clip for mounting a furring channel onto a support structure. A connection portion is used to attach the fixing clip to a furring channel and has a connection arrangement which defines a furring channel receiving gap therein through which the furring channel passes in fixing clip use. The connection arrangement is moveable between at least two different positions relative to a base portion to position the connection arrangement at different distances from the base portion and extending across the furring channel receiving gap. A locking arrangement extends between the base portion and the connection portion and is used to secure the connection arrangement of the connection portion at a selected position relative to the base portion. | 04-30-2015 |
20150308097 | FLANGE OF A WIND TURBINE - An improved flange in a wind turbine is provided. The flange has a flange plate that is connected to a part of the wind turbine. The flange plate and the part of the wind turbine are connected via an edge to form an L-shaped flange. The flange plate includes a connection side to be detachable connected to a counterpart. The flange plate includes a plurality of holes to be used with a connector when the flange is connected to the counterpart. A recess is arranged in the surface of the connection side between the edge of the flange plate and the plurality of holes, to reduce fatigue loads in the area of the holes of the flange plate. | 10-29-2015 |
20150308098 | Thermal break bracket for a support frame of covering elements - Thermal break bracket to attach a support frame to an attachment wall, made of polymer material and comprising two parts, first and second, in which the first part performs the function of a transverse adjustment element, while the second part performs the function of a vertical adjustment element with respect to the attachment wall. | 10-29-2015 |
20150308099 | Tension Link for Drill Floor Substructure Assembly - The present invention relates to a tension link drill floor level connection system for use on a drilling rig, as may be used in subterranean exploration. The present invention provides a tension link assembly for resisting separating forces incurred between sections of the substructure. In particular, the tension link assembly may be located at the drill floor level for resisting the separating forces imparted by “splayed” or wide leg mast structures that tend to separate substructure side boxes from the substructure center section. The present invention may be comprised of a first link element and a second link element with a tension link being connectable over the first and second link elements to resist separation between sections of the substructure. A latch mechanism may be utilized to prevent upward movement of the tension side boxes or center section relative to the drill floor or to one another. | 10-29-2015 |
20150308101 | Concrete Anchor - An anchor for supporting a load comprises an anchor rod having a lower threaded portion for being embedded in a concrete structure and an upper portion for extending outside the concrete structure; a metallic body attached to the lower portion, the body including a top surface and a bottom surface joined by a vertical side surface; and the side surface including at least one shoulder extending therefrom. | 10-29-2015 |
20150318816 | ROOF INSTALLATION SUPPORT FIXING DEVICE AND ROOF INSTALLATION SYSTEM - A fastener for a roof installation support, in particular for a support of a solar technology system, having an at least sectionally flexible baseplate section and a substantially stiff profile section rising up from the baseplate section, which profile section is constructed to surround and positively fix a profile section of the roof installation support. | 11-05-2015 |
20150322669 | CONSTRUCTION BEAM CONNECTION DEVICE - A construction beam connection device includes an abutment member, a connection member positioned under the abutment member and a threaded assembly fixedly connected with the abutment member and extending through the connection member. The connection device can be directly mounted at the junction between beams. The threaded assembly serves to fasten the abutment member to the connection member so as to securely connect the construction beams with each other. Accordingly, the safety in working can be ensured and the working is facilitated. | 11-12-2015 |
20150330669 | Apparatuses and Methods for Fastening Roofing Strapsand Structural Members to Roofs - A number of apparatuses and methods for fastening roofing straps and structural members to roofs are disclosed. | 11-19-2015 |
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20150361668 | ROOF MOUNT ASSEMBLY - A mount assembly is provided for mounting a structure to a roof having a top surface. The mount includes a flashing including an aperture; a bracket including a first portion and a second portion, the first portion having an opening and a countersink extending around the opening, the second portion extending at an angle away from the flashing, the second portion including a slot configured to be coupled to the structure; a fastener extending through the aperture and through the opening of the bracket; and a seal extending around the aperture and positioned between the flashing and the first portion of the bracket, the seal engaging the countersink of the bracket and being compressed against the flashing. | 12-17-2015 |
20160053494 | Thermal Break Wall Systems And Thermal Adjustable Clip - Exterior wall systems, cladding for same and components of such systems, including a clip for use in mounting cladding and a thermal block comprising a silica aerogel material. | 02-25-2016 |
20160090729 | CONNECTING MEMBER FOR COLUMN AND CONNECTION STRUCTURE OF COLUMN - A cutout part is formed at the approximate center of the connecting member. The cutout part in the connecting member is a circular penetrating hole that penetrates a convex part and a main body part. On the side of a lower surface of the connecting member, the convex part is formed around the cutout part. The convex part includes a tapered part and a rib. The tapered part gradually inclines in the direction toward the center from the side of the main body part (the side of the base part of the convex part) to the tip side (the side of the top part thereof). The rib part is formed on the edge part of the cutout part, which is the top part of the tapered part. The rib part is a part that protrudes downward from the top part of the tapered part. | 03-31-2016 |
20160112000 | Tile Roof Mounting Systems - Tile roof mounting systems are disclosed for installing solar panels on a tile roof. The systems may include a base member that can be installed under a tile of the tile roof having two parallel tracks. A first track may include a channel for receiving an end of a tile hook; and the second track may be used to fasten the tile hook to the base member. The tile hook can include a latching region for latching onto the channel, a fastening region that can be fastened to the fastening track, and a supporting region used to support one or more components of a solar panel installation above the roof tiles. | 04-21-2016 |
20160130797 | BEAM CAP SYSTEM - A system for attachment to beams in which at least two U-shaped cleats are secured over a beam. A cap is attached to the cleats, the cap enclosing the U-shaped cleats, and preventing rain from entering the beam through fasteners used to secure the cleats. On the underside of the cap, stop tabs space the top of the cap from the beam. On the upperside of the cap, T-slots form channels with a gap opening. These channels may be used to attach equipment to the beam. | 05-12-2016 |
20160134230 | Roof Attachment Flashing Assembly - The present invention relates to a novel and improved roof flashing assembly for use in supporting hardware needed to install solar panel arrays on shingle roofs. The assembly is both easy to install and provides an improved watertight seal at the location where the assembly is secured to the rafters of the roof over the state of the art. | 05-12-2016 |
20160138634 | BEAM CLAMP FOR STRUT CHANNEL - A beam clamp for securing strut to a beam includes a clamp body having a first strut engagement portion configured for engaging a first attachment structure of a strut, and a second strut engagement portion separate from the first strut engagement portion and configured for engaging a second attachment structure of a strut. | 05-19-2016 |
20160145854 | JOINING STRUCTURE - To provide a joining structure that joins at least two or more building members together, in which jig insertion holes into which a joining jig is inserted are provided in the building members, respectively, the joining jig is inserted into the jig insertion holes and an adhesive that fixes the joining jig and the building members together is filled in the jig insertion holes, the joining jig to be inserted into the jig insertion holes includes a cylindrical main body, an intermediate shaft portion, and threaded end portions, and the threaded end portions are provided by rolled threads. | 05-26-2016 |
20160145875 | Undercut Clip Anchor System for Cladding of Materials - The present subject matter relates to method(s), system(s) and device(s) for cladding of materials, and in particular to an undercut clip anchor system. The system comprises a horizontal rail which mounts both an upper undercut clip and a lower undercut clip for attaching an upper cladding panel and a lower cladding panel, respectively. Serrations on the undercut clips and on a nut bar serrated washer allow for the accurate vertical adjustment of the cladding panels. | 05-26-2016 |
20160153184 | RIB MOUNTING DEVICE WITH PIVOTING INSERT | 06-02-2016 |
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20160251845 | BRACKET ASSEMBLY AND METHOD | 09-01-2016 |
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