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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6557256 | Molded building panel and method of construction A building panel constructed of a gypsum-cement-catalyst formulation molded in layers and including a rigid stud framework. The layers include surface layers, a fire resistant layer and an insulating layer, as well as reinforcement and building paper. A m... | 05/06/2003 |
| 5888913 | Glass matt reinforced thermoplastics suitable for the production of paintable parts and parts produced therefrom Glass matt reinforced thermoplastics suitable for the production of paintable parts, comprising a) a thermoplastic matrix polymer of a viscosity under processing conditions corresponding to a melt flow index (MFI 230/2.16) of polypropylene of at least 250... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5830399 | Methods for manufacturing highly insulative composite wall structures Methods for manufacturing highly insulating connector rods and highly insulating composite wall structures using such connector rods. The connector rods are highly insulating and are injection molded in a single step from an appropriate resinous material ... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5369930 | Method of manufacturing a hollow core, concrete building panel A manufacturing process enables the connection of two separately finished skins (12A & 12B) with spacers (14 & 16). The panels are manufactured by casting a first skin (12A), and then attaching the spacers (14 or 16) to the internal side of the first skin... | 12/06/1994 |
| 5143571 | Method of molding a golf club head Method for reducing the weight of molded golf club heads without changing their shape. Cavities of appropriate length and volume are created in the molded heads, extending from the rear face towards the front face thereof. Despite the cavities, the heads ... | 09/01/1992 |
| 5143817 | Solid imaging system An apparatus and method for fabricating integral three-dimensional objects from successive layers of photoformable compositions by exposing the layers of the composition through a detachable flexible transparent film, one side of the film being in contact... | 09/01/1992 |
| 5120584 | Insulating glass pane for motor vehicles A motor vehicle pane made from thin insulating glass comprises two thin individual glass panes, which are connected to one another by a spacer frame made from a plastic strand containing a moisture-absorbing means. Along the lower edge area which remains ... | 06/09/1992 |
| 4799982 | Method of molding monolithic building structure Methods of manufacturing a modular, monolithic, integrated, multi-layered, mold building structure including the steps of constructing a dismantleable mold having an outer rigid matrix and an inner inflatable plug, wherein the inside dimensions of the mat... | 01/24/1989 |
| 4669240 | Precast reinforced concrete wall panels and method of erecting same A precast panel for a building comprises a pair of molded concrete inner and outer panel elements with a steel wire mesh embedded throughout each panel element. A series of laterally spaced continuous steel rod trusses are interposed between and extend at... | 06/02/1987 |
| 4634359 | Process for the manufacture of elements in the form of insulated prepacked blocks operating as disposal caisson for receiving the load bearing mixtures and producing inner ducts, such as seats of services, in building erection Apparatus for the manufacture of insulating building elements including at least one inner insulating panel and two outer spaced apart concrete slabs having well trimmed outer surfaces, and reinforcements to space apart the two slabs thus forming a contin... | 01/06/1987 |
| 4632796 | Method of manufacturing a sandwich wall panel by molding A method for manufacturing a sandwich wall panel by molding, formed from an inner bearing wall portion, an outer freely expandable wall and an insulating insert sheet, the wall portions being joined together by means of one of more elongate connecting ele... | 12/30/1986 |
| 4591474 | Method for casting concrete members A method of forming a concrete member is provided which includes the following steps: in a mold structure having a plurality of lateral walls defining a cavity, introducing a liquid into the cavity to a predetermined level above a drainage conduit which l... | 05/27/1986 |
| 4539249 | Method and apparatus for producing blends of resinous, thermoplastic fiber, and laminated structures produced therefrom Reinforced structures of graphite, fiberglass, and the like, together with thermoplastic resinous fibers such as in ribbon, filament and monofilament form are produced. The graphite fiber is combined or blended with a resinous fiber to form a single yarn.... | 09/03/1985 |
| 4334851 | Concrete forming apparatus A concrete forming apparatus comprises a support table for holding a pallet in a generally horizontal orientation. A vertically movable mold table engages the pallet to place a mold carried in the mold table on top of the pallet. A dispensing hopper fills... | 06/15/1982 |
| 4203937 | Process and apparatus for the manufacture of prefabricated lined wall sections A method and apparatus for automatically constructing prefabricated wall sections of brick wall panels with a tile lining. A prefabricated brick wall panel has columns of mortar disposed in parallel strips thereon, a lining panel of unconnected tile membe... | 05/20/1980 |
| 4040221 | Load-bearing concrete members provided with moisture and damp proof The disclosure relates to load-bearing reinforced concrete members, such as beams, slabs, shells, panels, walls, or like members provided with a moisture and damp proof insertion embedded in the concrete substantially within the entire expanse of the memb... | 08/09/1977 |