Did You Know...
...that Robert Adler has the dubious distinction of being the Father of the Couch Potato? Back in 1955 Adler was employed by what was then Zenith Radio Corp., where he was charged to invent something that would allow viewers to turn down the TV volume without leaving their chairs. After a series of flops (such as a wired contraption that people tripped over), Adler hit on the idea of using sound waves. Thus the Remote Control was born...
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7393930 | Modified protein adhesives and lignocellulosic composites made from the adhesives An adhesive composition made by reacting a soy protein with at least one compound under conditions sufficient for introducing additional phenolic hydroxyl functional groups, amine functional groups, and/or thiol functional groups into the soy protein structure. ... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7356974 | Structural truss and method for forming a structural truss A structural truss and method of forming a truss is disclosed. The truss includes an end configuration which does not rely on gluing components together. The end configuration is formed from a web which extends between the top and bottom chords of the truss and a co... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7270370 | Removable media storage compartment A storage compartment for a vehicle includes a base configured to be attached to a passenger compartment side portion of a vehicle roof. The storage compartment additionally includes a portable member that has at least one pocket. The portable member is configured t... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7267396 | Removable storage module for vehicle A removable storage module assembly configured for securement to the headliner in a passenger compartment of a vehicle. The headliner includes a storage module receiving area formed therein having a securement portion disposed proximate the receiving area. A storage... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7155874 | Tubular structure and modular building assembly using the same This invention relates to an elongated hollow non-deformable structure that can be used as beams and pillars of modular building structures. The structure includes first and second elongated C-shaped channels (20) with inwardly bent flanges (25) and me... | 01/02/2007 |
| 6993883 | Composite building stud A composite building stud for providing combined advantages of wood and metal studs. The composite stud includes a generally elongated and U-shaped frame member defining a base channel. The composite stud also includes a core component made of wood retainable in the... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6941710 | Columnar jack concealing device The present invention provides a device for concealing and covering a columnar jack for columnar supports and a method of concealing a columnar jack using a columnar jack concealing kit. The device comprises a strap member, a skirt sized and shaped for covering the ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6938387 | Length adjustable composite stud A length adjustable composite stud combining the advantages associated with metal studs with the advantages associated with conventional wood studs. The composite stud also allows for customized adjustments of its length using a set of simple and ergonomic steps. Th... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6910311 | Members with a thermal break Members formed from thermally conductive components which have a gap therebetween. The gap is bridged and the conductive components integrated into a composite member by a reinforced polymer. This provides a thermal break which inhibits the flow of heat between the ... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6829866 | Wooden beams with sections that are subjected to transversal tension A wooden beam (1) has several sections which are subjected to a transversal tension and which affect in particular the areas in which there are recesses or openings (3). Rod-shaped elements are provided in the form of screws (4) which are introd... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6711867 | Self-jigging resilient construction member and retrofit system using same A construction beam includes a pair of lateral members and a resilient web extending therebetween, so as to present a cross-sectional profile corresponding to commonly used construction beam members (e.g., 2″×4″ or 2″×6″). The resilience of the web helps t... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6662515 | Synthetic wood post cap A post cap comprising a roof portion, at least one support member, and a wall portion. The roof portion is adapted to extend over a top portion of a post. The support member(s) extend from the roof portion to rest against the top portion of the post such ... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6634155 | Self-jigging resilient construction member and retrofit system using same A construction beam includes a pair of lateral members and a resilient web extending therebetween, so as to present a cross-sectional profile corresponding to commonly used construction beams (e.g., 2"×4" or 2"×6"). The resilience of the web helps to at... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6523315 | Attachments and devices for straightening, squaring and aligning support members to receive exterior finishing members and methods therefor Sized and shaped attachments made of suitable materials and having a predetermined thickness for straightening and replacing studs, joists and rafters, squaring of openings and for aligning a plurality of the studs, joists and rafters in the framing for a... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6516584 | Additional metal wood composite framing members for residential and light commercial construction Metal and wood composites are used to create framing members (studs and tracks, joists and bands, rafters, headers and the like), for lightweight construction. Metal is utilized for its high strength, resistance to rot and insects, cost stability, and pot... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6488257 | Attach plate bracket for structural concrete forming A structural attaching plate bracket system for use to temporarily support the forms used to construct concrete walls, slabs, or foundations. The structural attaching plate bracket system includes a linear plate affixed to a support member with removable ... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6412248 | Additional metal and wood composite framing members for residential and light commercial construction Metal and wood composites are used to create framing members (studs and tracks, joists and bands, rafters, headers and the like), for lightweight construction. Metal is utilized for its high strength, resistance to rot and insects, cost stability, and pot... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6374445 | Tension rod for use as a chord for bridges Tension rod for use as a chord for bridges, having a middle part consisting of fiber composite material and having ends consisting of metallic material. The middle and end parts are connected by a glued tapered overlap.... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6374555 | Long lasting deck product A deck product comprising a composite and a base. The composite covers the base and the base and the composite are removably attached... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6363682 | Lumber structural enhancer A lumber structural enhancer of unitary, one-piece and integral construction is adapted for use with an axially extending beam of wood, the beam being of substantially rectangular cross-section and having a pair of opposing sides and at least one bight co... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6332299 | Connector for multiple member frame systems A frame connector for connecting and spacing building frames is formed as a flat rigid rectangular bar with alternating depending rigid separating flaps equal in length to the desired spacing between frame members and flat rigid securement flaps equal in ... | 12/25/2001 |
| 6250042 | Additional metal and wood composite framing members for residential and light commercial construction Metal and wood composites are used to create framing members (studs and tracks, joists and bands, rafters, headers and the like), for lightweight construction. Metal is utilized for its high strength, resistance to rot and insects, cost stability, and pot... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6176058 | Reinforcing device for wood beams with end splits A reinforcing plate is attached to an end-split wood beam covering at least a portion of the end split. The reinforcing plate inhibits the end split from propagating toward the middle portion of the wood beam. According to one aspect of the invention, the... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6167675 | Steel-wood system A web-reinforced wood joist defines a top edge surface, a bottom edge surface opposite to the top edge surface, a first lateral web surface, and a second lateral web surface opposite to the first lateral web surface. A longitudinal metal reinforcement is ... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6167674 | Light-gauge truss framing element A light-gauge truss framing element constitutes a longitudinal constructional beam having a uniform generally T-shaped cross-section, in which a vertical portion of the cross-section defines a web of the beam and a transverse horizontal portion defines a ... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6134859 | Metal and wood composite framing members for residential and light commercial construction Metal and wood composites are used to create framing members (studs and tracks, joists and bands, rafters, headers and the like.) for lightweight construction. Metal is utilized for its high strength, resistance to rot and insects, cost stability, and pot... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6122884 | Selective metal matrix composite reinforcement by laser deposition The structural assemblies are selectively reinforced with metal matrix composite in the regions susceptible to mechanical failure. More specifically, a channel is machined in a structural member in an area of relatively high stress. A reinforcing member i... | 09/26/2000 |
| 6108992 | Rot protector A wood rot protector for use between two intersecting portions of lumber, and having a protector for attachment over the upper edge of a lower portion of lumber, the protector having a web overlying the upper edge of the lumber, and in some cases having s... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6094882 | Method and equipment for making a building board The invention relates to a method and equipment intended therefore for making a building board 2, comprising a body 5 fitted with a locking device in the form of a strip 10 extended from the body 5 with a formed locking surface 14 for mechanical joining o... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6088989 | Framing member A frame material that can be easily formed as a pillar or beam by appropriately adjusting the length and/or strength thereof, a joint portion of which is uniform and smooth, a residual portion of which can be used as a joint, and which can easily be combi... | 07/18/2000 |
| 5996303 | Truss with alternating metal web A truss that, in one embodiment, includes alternating metal webs in non-critical portions of the truss is described. The truss includes two chords vertically spaced apart and parallel to each other, and a plurality of metal web members extending between t... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5992125 | Top plate brace A brace structure includes a top plate of a wood-frame structure with a first plate vertically oriented on one side of the top plate and a second plate vertically oriented on the other side of the top plate. Two strips extend between the first edge and th... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5921054 | Metal and wood composite framing members for residential and light commercial construction Metal and wood composites are used to create framing members (studs and tracks, joists and bands, rafters, headers and the like.) for lightweight construction. Metal is utilized for its high strength, resistance to rot and insects, cost stability, and pot... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5921053 | Internally reinforced girder with pierceable nonmetal components A girder including a pair of C-shaped members secured together so as to form a hollow box. A number of reinforcing rods are secured within the C-shaped members. The reinforcing rods extend the respective lengths of the C-shaped members and are positioned ... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5901525 | Elevated base for column support An elevated column base for supporting a wood column subjected to high mechanical loads and protecting the column lowermost portion from rot and other deterioration due to exposure to a tropical environment. The column base includes a stanchion, a diaphra... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5899044 | Post enclosure A tubular cover or metal support members has been provided in which the tubular cover member is made of multiple layers of material such as wood veneer and in which all of the layers are severed to form a slit to extend longitudinally of the tube and in w... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5881529 | Metal and wood composite framing members for residential and light commercial construction Metal and wood composites are used to create framing members (studs and tracks, joists and bands, rafters, headers and the like.) for lightweight construction. Metal is utilized for its high strength, resistance to rot and insects, cost stability, and pot... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5875604 | Metal and wood composite framing members for residential and light commercial construction Metal and wood composites are used to create framing members (studs and tracks, joists and bands, rafters, headers and the like.) for lightweight construction. Metal is utilized for its high strength, resistance to rot and insects, cost stability, and pot... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5875605 | Metal and wood composite framing members for residential and light commercial construction Metal and wood composites are used to create framing members (studs and tracks, joists and bands, rafters, headers and the like.) for lightweight construction. Metal is utilized for its high strength, resistance to rot and insects, cost stability, and pot... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5875603 | Metal and wood composite framing members for residential and light commercial construction Metal and wood composites are used to create framing members (studs and tracks, joists and bands, rafters, headers and the like.) for lightweight construction. Metal is utilized for its high strength, resistance to rot and insects, cost stability, and pot... | 03/02/1999 |
