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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7536834 | Light-converting material comprising a barium magnesium silicate as additive The invention concerns a light transforming material, in particular for greenhouse walls, comprising as additive a barium and magnesium silicate of formula Ba3(1-x)Eu3xMg1-yMnySi2O8, wherein 0 | 05/26/2009 |
| 7293392 | Multiple flexible track An elongate flexible track is flexibly positionable from an initial straight configuration to a non-straight configuration having a horizontal, vertical or compound curvature in which it is lockable with locking elements. The track has a plurality of stud receiving ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7243468 | System to lay out the position of glass blocks for construction of a glass block wall The present application discloses curb components that represent various shapes of glass blocks to be used in the construction of a curb for a glass block wall, along with a system and method for laying out the curb components. The curb components can be fitted toge... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7225587 | Cover system for septic tank A cover system for septic tanks adapted to be attached to the a septic tank and provide access for repair and maintenance. The assembly includes a base which is embedded into the concrete and provides a seal between the concrete and the base. A pipe member is joined... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7210271 | Header apparatus and method for a structural framing system An apparatus and associated method for a header in a structural framing system comprising a pair of track members defining opposing receiving portions. A plurality of column members is disposed substantially transversely to the track members and joined thereto. A we... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7207149 | Anchor and method for reinforcing a structure Anchor 10 for reinforcing a structure against displacement forces and a method of installation includes drilling a borehole 50 in an anchor medium 110 adjacent the structure A length of roving 21 composed of filaments 24 is doubled... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7174645 | Method for designing of aproximate elliptical structure and the same A method for designing an elliptical structure with an outline of an approximate elliptic curve, which is generated by connecting circular segments to one another, and an elliptical structure created on said method. A first fixed point is established outside the ell... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7159365 | System for making walls In a system for making walls, at least two pairs of connector plates are provided, each including receptacle for receiving an end of a structural member. At least one spacer plate is located between and rotatably coupled to successively positioned connector plates. ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7146773 | Concrete accepting wall structure with adjustable curvature A structure for forming a vertically orientated wall comprises a flexible front panel having a longitudinal axis, a transverse axis and substantially continuous front surface; a flexible rear panel positioned rearwardly and parallel to the front panel; and a plurali... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7127854 | Bulk material storage facilities with access chases and/or internal filling structures A storage facility includes a storage structure having a floor and a boundary wall upwardly extending therefrom, the floor and boundary wall bounding a chamber adapted to receive bulk material. A tubular chase bounds a passageway and is at least partially disposed a... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7114305 | Hybrid arched overfilled structure A hybrid arched overfilled structure includes a combination of pre-cast side elements and at least one cast-in-place crown sector element. The side elements are pre-cast generally in a horizontal orientation and subsequently lifted into place. The crown sector eleme... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7073305 | Compression ring horizontal bracing system for building structures This invention provides a construction method having at least one compression ring and its bracing and reinforcing tension plane installed at a targeted floor level, where the compression ring and the tension plane form a structural bracing system to protect a new b... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7073299 | Circle wall track A curved metal track for receiving a series of metal studs and forming a part of a curved metal wall. The track comprises a plurality of sections with each section being pivotally connected to an adjacent section. Structurally each section comprises a base plate hav... | 07/11/2006 |
| 6758025 | Method of forming a swimming pool construction A swimming pool construction is of the type using metal fabricated walls and a plastics liner covering the walls and a rigid excavated pool base. The metal fabricated walls include spaced inner and outer panels defining therebetween a crawl space. The inner panels d... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6655100 | Framing assembly and method for the formation of a curved wall or like structure A framing assembly and associated method of orienting and supporting a plurality of framing studs for constructing a curved wall through the utilization of a base formed of a high strength, flexible and at least partially separable material comprising a p... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6655103 | Plastic panel, in particular for lining concrete components A concrete-protecting panel with integrated undercut protuberances which has an enhanced resistance to groundwater pressure. The protuberances or wing-element pairs (3) of the plastic panel (1) have spread wing elements (3) which may spread open even furt... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6513291 | Concrete slab construction for building columns A concrete slab construction in which a building ring is used to isolate the slab from a column which supports upper parts of a building. The ring is placed on a concrete pier beneath the column. Concrete may be poured to form a slab outside of the ring a... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6431387 | Flat-bottomed tank and method for fitting it with a leak-proof coating The invention relates to an above-ground storage tank having a leakage protection lining for storing media posing a hazard to water, and to a process for equipping and particularly refitting an existing above-ground storage tank with a lining protecting i... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6408581 | Foundation element, methods for the construction of prefabricated structures including these elements, particularly prefabricated tunnels, and prefabricated structures made by these methods A foundation element in the form of a rigid monolithic prefabricated frame which includes at least two opposite containing side walls and cross-members interconnecting the two side walls so as to form a casting through-cavity between these two walls. The ... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6367214 | Foundation element, methods for the construction of prefabricated structures including these elements, particularly prefabricated tunnels, and prefabricated structures made by these methods A foundation element in the form of a rigid monolithic prefabricated frame which includes at least two opposite containing side walls and cross-members interconnecting the two side walls so as to form a casting through-cavity between these two walls. The ... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6321491 | Bulkhead door seal A bulkhead door seal is a sealing device that provides effective sealing of the interface between a bulkhead door assembly and a top of a concrete foundation wall to which it is attached. It prevents air and water from intruding into basement spaces aroun... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6237301 | Flexible runner A runner for maintaining at least two studs in a predetermined relationship relatively to one another so as to allow for the construction walls presenting a laterally curved portion, walls erected in a space where the distance between a floor and a ceilin... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6206609 | Extension for a canal bed liner An extension collar suitable for engagement with an upper ledge of an invert liner positioned within the canal bed of the base of a manhole or catch basin structure. The extension collar is replaceable and is suitable for use in either new construction or... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6151840 | Telescope enclosure An enclosed structure for housing large telescopes and other scientific equipment. The enclosed structure includes a circular base and a dome-shaped cover. The sides of the structure are provided by overlapping cylindrical sections which are vertically mo... | 11/28/2000 |
| 6115984 | Flexible runner A runner for maintaining at least two studs in a predetermined relationship relatively to one another so as to allow for the construction walls presenting a laterally curved portion, walls erected in a space where the distance between a floor and a ceilin... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6094877 | Frame support assembly and method for curved walls A method and apparatus for framing and supporting curved wall structures including a leg member attached to a web member to form a basic frame support assembly. The web member includes a mounting surface which terminates at a curvilinear edge, while the l... | 08/01/2000 |
| 5833007 | Container for manure A method of farming comprises collecting waste material such as manure from animal farming, or effluent from food processing plants or the like in a closed container, stirring and aerating the material within the container and adding yeast and phosphoric ... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5778616 | Scrubber mounting apparatus An apparatus for mounting a scrubber pressure vessel to a base. The scrubber has a skirt which is mounted directly onto the base. The base has two orthogonal longitudinal beams. The beams are oriented with respect to the pressure vessel such that the forc... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5595037 | Method of building up a silo or tank with a lining, and a wall sheet for building up a silo or tank and method of manufacturing such wall sheet A method of and wall sheet for building up a silo with lining and a method of manufacturing wall sheets for such a silo. The wall sheets are pre-formed wall sheets, comprising a base sheet and a sheet of lining material, bonded thereto in a slightly stagg... | 01/21/1997 |
| 5515659 | Construction system using panelized insulation having integral structural frame A building system for wall construction utilizes a prefabricated panel having two layers of foamed insulating sheets sandwiched around a layer of concrete or other cementitious material. Channels are cut into an interior face of one of the panels. The cha... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5459974 | Arcuate ceiling structure A device for forming an arcuate ceiling structure which is positionable between first and second opposed rows of vertical wall studs having at least one horizontal header extending therebetween. The device comprises a first ledger attached to the first ro... | 10/24/1995 |
| 5428926 | Serpentine noise barrier A serpentine noise barrier wall containing abutting concrete panels wherein the end panels of the wall are seated on concrete pads and supported in an upright position by angle irons. Adjacent panels are joined together at the shared joint region by conne... | 07/04/1995 |
| 5325642 | Geodesic hazardous waste containment building A Geodesic Hazardous Waste Containment Building provides a means for the long term isolation of toxic waste from the environment. The invention comprises a primary containment sphere, a surrounding secondary containment sphere and a means for protecting t... | 07/05/1994 |
| 5291717 | Construction member and method for forming curved wall and the like A method and resulting wood frame that can be used to construct a wall. To create a curved wall, lines are scribed onto the floor to define the wall radius. The wood frame is constructed by first arranging a plurality of studs in a spaced apart arrangemen... | 03/08/1994 |
| 5168682 | Plastic liners for concrete structural elements and the elements and structures produced thereby Plastic linings in the form of synthetic polymeric plastic resiliently flexible sheets are disclosed having matingly engagable connector structures along their opposing edges to permit mated engagement of adjoining sheets to form a continuous lining. The ... | 12/08/1992 |
| 5155872 | Swimming pool with interlocking wall panels and liner-receiving top rail An above-ground swimming pool comprises a side wall including a plurality of interlocking wall panels, a lower rail, an upper or top rail, a pool liner provided along an edge with a mounting bead, and a mounting component integral with the top rail member... | 10/20/1992 |
| 5134815 | Barrier structure A barrier structure includes at least one panel disposed to extend generally along a fence line, the panel having an engaging element for pivotal joining of the panel to a member of the structure (such as a post or another panel). The engaging element inc... | 08/04/1992 |
| 5105590 | Apparatus for constructing circumferentially wrapped prestressed structures utilizing a membrane including seismic coupling The present invention is directed to improved tank structures and apparatus for their construction. The walls of the prestressed tank are formed by inflating a membrane, applying one or more layers of rigidifying material outwardly of said membrane and th... | 04/21/1992 |
| 5009052 | Method and apparatus for construction of grain bins A circular base form is constructed from curved lengths of corugated steel bolted together and has apertured vertical brackets secured to the inside of the base form at spaced intervals around the inside of the form. Vertical anchor pins slide within the ... | 04/23/1991 |
| 4965970 | Prefabricated dome-shaped structure A prefabricated building structure having a dome-shaped configuration and which is made from a plurality of insulating panels is described. Adjacent panels are connected together by means of a locking device and supporting gasket located at the edges of a... | 10/30/1990 |
