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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7438115 | Attachment of an architectural covering A system for attaching a shade material to a roller having recesses in its surface includes inserting portions of the shade material into an associated elongated recess and retaining the material in the recess with an attachment member having peaks and valleys along... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7406996 | Tarpaulin mounting frame The invention relates to a tarpaulin mounting frame, in particular for a truck or a truck trailer comprising a chassis profile (4) and an anchor profile (5) which is provided with a round foot (17, 17′) on the longitudinal edge thereof oriente... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7293378 | Device for tensioning and securing a canvas A device for tensioning and maintaining a canvas, comprising a frame having a groove, and at least one deformable batten. The canvas is stretched and maintained on the frame by wedging it between the groove and the deformable batten. The deformable batten comprises ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7251917 | Methods and arrangements for securing fabric An arrangement for securing fabric relative to a framework comprising a framework, a groove in the framework, and a locking spline for being received into the groove in the framework whereby a fabric panel can be retained relative to the framework by an insertion of... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7249624 | Post and beam furniture system A post and beam furniture system having a plurality of horizontally-extending beams having a longitudinally-extending T-shaped first channel and a longitudinally, T-shaped second channel, and a plurality of vertical posts each having a lower portion thereof adapted ... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7131683 | Shade assembly for automobile window A shade assembly includes a plurality of fastening blocks and a shade with a flexible frame. Each of the plurality of the fastening blocks is adhered onto a top edge or a bottom edge of a window frame of an automobile and has a lengthwise groove with a narrower open... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7111662 | Roller tube having external slot for mounting screen material A roller tube including a body having a tube wall that defines an interior and an exterior. The body includes a first end and a second end opposite the first end. A surface feature is formed in the tube wall proximate the exterior. The surface feature is configured ... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7063124 | System for securing a shade fabric to a roller tube An insert having a peripheral contact surface is received by a roller tube channel to engage a shade fabric. The insert is adjustable to compress the shade fabric within the channel. The insert may include a body having opposite side edges and at least one elongated... | 06/20/2006 |
| 6959518 | Rail section for fixing a stretched web, false partition such as a false ceiling or false wall comprising same The invention concerns a rail section for false stretched fabric partitions, said section (3) comprising at least a groove (10) defined by two lateral walls (5, 7) and a base wall (6), said groove (10) being designed to contain at ... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6945305 | Screen frame reinforcement The screen frame reinforcement is an elongated plate or strip of rigid material that is attached over a conventional screen frame member to reinforce the splines so that the screen will remain firmly within the spline recess. The plate has a pair of elongated ridges... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6892787 | Security closure A security closure comprising a frame (11) which defines the perimeter of the closure where the frame is adapted to be mounted across an opening, a perforate sheet element (13) supported by said frame (11) to close the space defined by the frame... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6880297 | Method and apparatus for providing a modular storage system A modular system for assembling a storage unit is provided which includes a plurality of panels and different connectors. The system allows for subdividing spaces which may feature walls, floors, ceilings, etc. at varying angles or in areas having irregular contours... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6755004 | Simple lap beam Lap beam connectors for allowing two beams to be joined together without having to use external fasteners such as screws. Each beam has at least one internal pair of receptacles for slidably receiving each end of a plate therein. The plate can be secured to inner wa... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6718709 | Snap panel display unit A light-weight, portable display system which includes plural, hollow, plastic panels having uniquely contoured corners. The panels may be of flat or curved configuration. Most of the plastic panels are fabricated to present smooth front and rear faces. However, som... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6463990 | Method for mounting a fabric A method of forming a strip-like mounting element (14a) in situ on a side of a flexible, preferably fabric, sheet (16) comprising the steps of proving a thermoplastic, preferably a hot-melt adhesive (14), in a heated state in a longitudinally-extending un... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6385941 | Simple lap beam Lap beam connectors for allowing two beams to be joined together without having to use external fasteners such as screws. Each beam has at least one internal pair of receptacles for slidably receiving each end of a plate therein. The plate can be secured ... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6167939 | No-sew drapery system The no-sew window drapery system comprises tucking fabric into a rod. The rod has a profile that creates an opening across the entire length and sufficient space in the interior to accept the fabric. The rod may additionally incorporate a locking system t... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6125910 | Intruder resistant screen An intruder resistant screen including a frame comprising elongate frame members each having a channel section engaging a respective corner stake in each end thereof. A woven wire intruder resistant mesh covering an opening enclosed by the frame. There ar... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6070526 | Tensioning system for screen printing and method of tensioning A tensioning system for use in a retensionable frame used in silk screening wherein the fabric is precut and bordered with splines such that the appropriate tension is predetermined. A wrench including indicia to assure proper placement upon the tensionin... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6032433 | Multi-width canopy A fastening device for adjustably securing a flexible sheet comprising a first fastening component (62) having a recess (62a) formed therein. A portion of the flexible sheet is secured in the recess (62a) by cooperation of a second fastening component (61... | 03/07/2000 |
| 5953875 | Slide-in building insulation system A slide-in building insulation system wherein a plurality of slide tracks are secured in spaced parallel relation to a plurality of secondary structural members which are extended longitudinally between oppositely situated primary structural members of th... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5944085 | Retractable awning with improved assembly features A retractable awning is provided with a multiple position pivot support adapted for mounting the awning in different installations. A flange of a mounting bracket fits in one of several slots in the support according to a wall and awning rail structure. A... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5934349 | Retractable awning with cooling fan A retractable awning for mounting on a support surface includes an awning canopy and supporting rafter and support arms with the canopy having its outer edge secured to a roll bar. The roll bar includes an elongated groove in which a fan is removably moun... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5906078 | Retaining strip for sheet covered enclosures A clean environment enclosure assembly (10) fabricated of a framework comprising a plurality of struts (18, 118, 218) with a plastic sheet (20) suspended between the struts (18, 118, 218) to define an enclosed space (12). A cap (22, 122, 222) is secured t... | 05/25/1999 |
| 5855235 | Retractable window covering A retractable window covering panel including spaced apart parallel sheets of flexible fabric with vanes adhesively secured therebetween. The covering includes a roller or head rail with a wrinkle and buckle compensating structure such as longitudinal lob... | 01/05/1999 |
| 5788315 | Tonneau cover apparatus Tonneau cover apparatus for rail mounted tonneau cover systems for pick-up truck beds and the like are provided. The invention included a spacer member for a accommodating seasonal dimensional variations in covers; adjustable corner connector apparatus fo... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5702147 | Tailgate sealing arrangement A tailgate sealing arrangement for sport utility and other vehicles having a removable, flexible top. The sealing arrangement includes an elongated, rigid member attached to the lower section of the rear portion of the flexible top. The rigid member is re... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5613544 | Molding system A molding system having a mechanism for securing an air barrier across the area bounded by the molding system. The molding system comprises: a bracket member and a retaining cap strip. The bracket member has a bracket width, a longitudinal axis, and a fir... | 03/25/1997 |
| 5591978 | All wavelength ultraviolet intensity monitor A multipurpose all-wavelength intensity monitor for determining and monitoring the output intensity of ultraviolet sources. The unit measures ultraviolet wavelengths of 365 nanometers, 300-312 nanometers, and 254 nanometers without changing sensors or swi... | 01/07/1997 |
| 5591979 | Device and method for securing an electret in a radon gas detector A device and method for locating an electret in an electret-type radon gas detector, so it is wrinkle free, uses a sloped pedestal over which the electret sheet is placed. A ring with a beveled interior surface and a minor diameter smaller than the top of... | 01/07/1997 |
| 5535560 | Connecting apparatus for the installation of insulation in buildings A method of installing insulation under a pre-existing roof of a building of a type having a spaced apart structural beams standing in one direction under the roof and a plurality of spaced apart elongated purlins extending transversely to the structural ... | 07/16/1996 |
| 5511844 | Convertible top having slidably replaceable bow A convertible top comprises a frame having a header and three transverse bows, a fabric cover for the frame, side stay pads, a panel containing a backlite, and an interior headliner. The bows and header are interconnected by articulated side linkages. The... | 04/30/1996 |
| 5448863 | Covered wall unit and method of making same A covered wall unit, especially suitable for use in office furniture applications, includes an upright structure having an outer, peripheral, open channel loosely surrounded by a tubular-shaped flexible cover. A tension bar is received in the channel for ... | 09/12/1995 |
| 5384941 | Canvas-blind tube In order to facilitate the fastening of a length of material to the cold-rolled profile tube (1) of a canvas-blind tube, the wall of said profile tube has formed therein an essentially tangentially extending first recess by folding the wall of said profil... | 01/31/1995 |
| 5380120 | Greenhouse, provided with a profile frame for guiding a foil and also provided with a snap-on frame for the affixing thereof, as well as a profiled frame, a snap-on frame, a clamping construction and a profiled beam A greenhouse in which a foil (2) is affixed in a profiled frame (3) of "V"-form by a snap-on frame (1) also of "V"-form and in which at least one of the legs (3a) is provided with an extending edge (4). In a particular embodiment one of the legs of the pr... | 01/10/1995 |
| 5347732 | Scroll frame including slots and fabric engaging rods A needlework frame of the scrolling variety, created to simplify use, which provides a non-slip method of attachment of the needlework base fabric to the scrolling rods that reduces the possibility of damage to the fabric and/or the accomplished needlewor... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5333425 | Tension membrane structure wrinkle elimination A construction system comprising a method and an article employed in said method which is used to engage the edge of adjacent membranes along the top of a beam constituting an arch in a tension membrane structure and pull the membranes toward each other b... | 08/02/1994 |
| 5320154 | Method and apparatus for mounting a retractable window covering Disclosed are methods and an apparatus for mounting and deployment of retractable covering devices, in particular, light control window covering including a lobed head rail to prevent creasing and/or skewing of the window covering when rolled up, the head... | 06/14/1994 |
| 5301737 | Screen insert frame A screen enclosure device comprising a first frame member having an interior face and a second frame member having an interior face wherein the first and second frame members are configured to join at their interior faces to form a single frame structure.... | 04/12/1994 |
| 5259323 | Mounting arrangement and method for gangway bellows for gangways of articulated vehicles A gangway bellows for fastening to the end of a vehicle, the bellows having a clamping cable along its peripheral edge which cooperates with a channel carried by the end of the vehicle for attaching the end of the bellows to the vehicle. A connecting stri... | 11/09/1993 |
