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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8099918 | Special and improved configurations for unitized post tension block systems for masonry structures An uniquely improved mortar less masonry structure comprising a plurality of concrete masonry units connected to each other by metal bars and metal threaded fasteners thereby forming a reinforcing skeletal system for the masonry to utilize a post tensioned structure... | 01/24/2012 |
| 7260919 | Sealable ceiling assembly A sealable ceiling assembly is provided for use in applications such as clean rooms. The sealable ceiling assembly may include main beams suspended from a support ceiling parallel to each other and cross beams that run perpendicular to the main beams to attach the m... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7188864 | Occupant protection device An occupant-protection device including an airbag, and a gas generator connected to a filler tube for inflating the airbag. The filler tube has at least one inlet opening situated on its external wall between its two tube ends and is equipped with at least one adapt... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7178297 | Structures incorporating interlocking wall modules Modular structures constructed from interlocking wall modules made of plate steel and assembled with C-channel connectors, including tongue and groove elements used to position adjoining modules adjacent to one another, for example during the construction of a cell ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7152368 | Garden trellis A trellis assembly including a first trellis section having a plurality of vertical rods connected to at least one horizontal rod and a second trellis section having a plurality of connected horizontal and vertical rods. The second trellis section includes a plurali... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7117647 | System for constructing log structures A system for constructing log structures includes a corner connection structure, a through-bolt clamping apparatus, an opening support structure, a butt joint connection structure, a log profile, and an exterior casing structure. The corner connection structure has ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7017316 | Concrete panel construction system A concrete building panel has a slab and a plurality of ribs and beams. A series of horizontal holes in the end ribs are spaced at a selected constant spacing such that adjacent panels may be fastened together through them. In one type of panel, the slab is separate... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7010891 | Haunch assembly for supporting a concrete slab and method of making the haunch assembly A foundation haunch assembly used for attachment to a foundation wall and a method of making the haunch assembly using a concrete block machine. The haunch assembly includes a concrete haunch having an upper portion, a center portion and a lower portion. The upper p... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6955015 | System for interconnecting wall blocks A wall is constructed from precast concrete blocks stacked in tiers in which adjacent blocks are secured together to increase the strength of the wall. Anchors are embedded in the tops of at least some of the blocks. The ends of the blocks have vertical grooves whic... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6915614 | Bricklaying structure, bricklaying method, and brick manufacturing method A bricklaying structure, a bricklaying method and a brick manufacturing method that is adaptable to a variety of architectural details. Each brick is provided with a bolt hole and through-holes. The bolt hole has a diameter which allows a bolt to extend therethrough... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6871461 | Manufacture and method of installing, notably construction panels formed in a closed mold The present invention concern the fabrication of panels (11) (12) in which the elements (2) are assembled by gussets (3) (13) during the preparation in the mold. A porous facing (5) constituting an external side that ... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6609336 | Modular units, modular structures having modular units, and method for constructing modular structures A modular unit system for constructing a modular structure comprises different modular unit sets each having identical modular units. The modular units of each modular unit set has connecting surfaces each for connection to a corresponding connecting surf... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6453634 | Moment-resisting strap connection A moment resisting strap connection in a shear-resisting assembly for use in light frame building construction, particularly in shear walls, attached to a foundation. The improvement includes providing an elongated thin metal strap attached to a wood stru... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6415462 | Apparatus for supporting bathing enclosure panels Apparatus for supporting heavy glass panels in a bathing enclosure without opaque metal frames or metal clips. The supporting apparatus includes transparent plastic support brackets and fasteners that attach to the heavy glass panels. These brackets and f... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6415557 | Protective shelter A protective shelter that is made from a plurality of elongate, vertical C-shaped panels that have web portions and perpendicular side portions, and are butt connected together with fasteners that are located in a section of the side portions that are clo... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6415567 | Furniture post top cap attachment and trim registry A partition for spatially dividing open building space and the like including a plurality of frames having adjacent frame ends interconnected by vertically spaced connector brackets to define a post-simulating joint and a trim system for the plurality of ... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6314702 | Assembled frame structure An assembled frame structure is provided. The structure includes a plurality of frame units, a plurality of connecting seats, and at least one screw element. The frame unit forms a hollow structure. The inner edge thereof describes a rectangular shape, wh... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6308466 | Tornado protective enclosure The invention provides a temporary portable shelter for an individual or individuals from the severe effects of a tornado or hurricane. The Enclosure consists of an case, having six sides, which is constructed of polycarbonate thermoplastic of extremely h... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6253516 | Wall stud assembly for use in forming prefabricated partitions or walls An improved wall stud assembly used to form a prefabricated partition or wall assembled within the interior space of a warehouse factory or other building structure, and comprising first and second elongate stud members, each having a joining part and a p... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6244004 | Lateral force resisting system A lateral force resisting system includes a rigid structural panel and holdowns. A foundation bolt placement template may be used to locate and support the foundation bolts during fabrication of the foundation and to further secure the frame foundation in... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6233891 | Prefabricated building system A prefabricated building system for constructing a building structure. The prefabricated building system includes a plurality of panels each comprising an outer shell substantially surrounding an inner core. The outer shell comprises a concrete material. ... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6076322 | Wall stud assembly for use in forming prefabricated partitions or walls An improved wall stud assembly used to form a prefabricated partition or wall assembled within the interior space of a warehouse, factory or other building structure, the assembly comprising a first elongate stud member and a second elongate stud member, ... | 06/20/2000 |
| 6014842 | Modular units, modular structures having modular units, and method for constructing modular structures A modular unit system for constructing a modular structure comprises different modular unit sets each having a identical modular unit. The modular units of each modular unit set has connecting surfaces each for connection to a corresponding connecting sur... | 01/18/2000 |
| 5881519 | Housing assembly A house may be assembled from a plurality of vertically-cast wall sections and produce an aesthetically pleasing, highly desirable home at reduced cost.... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5867955 | Panel-to-panel connectors for office partitions A partition system is provided for subdividing a building space. The partition system includes different partition panels interconnectable in one of in-line, "X", "T", or "L" shaped arrangements by a connection system that simulates a "post" type connecti... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5857300 | Adjustable radius form assembly An adjustable radius form assembly is provided which includes a plurality of vertical strongbacks and a plurality of horizontal walers. Each of the walers are pre-rolled to a desired radius. The walers are then connected to one another by ball and socket ... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5822936 | Interconnect system for modularly fabricated bullet stops An interconnect system for modularly fabricating bullet stops is disclosed including a plurality of bullet proof plates which are placed adjacent one another to form a seam which is covered by a facing strip. A plurality of bolts extend through the facing... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5787675 | Method of assembling log walls for log house and clamping bolt to couple the wall A first story log house material is adhered to a base with a coach bolt and succeeding log materials after a second story are piled up in turn with clamping bolts. A coach bolt or a clamping bolt has a height corresponding with one long thickness and is e... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5749197 | Panel joint system Panel members each have a panel body which is disposed between a pair of planar facing members. The panel members are secured together edge-to-edge by means of first and second channel members each of which has a pair of arms joined by means of a web. The... | 05/12/1998 |
| 5642959 | Support device for a substantially panel-like component A bearing element for a substantially panel-like component having a support rail adjustably arranged thereon. The support rail may be connected to another bearing element of another component. The bearing element includes a recess in which the support rai... | 07/01/1997 |
| 5609005 | Foundation connector for tilt-up concrete wall panel and method of use A series of metal connectors each have parallel anchor rods welded to the shorter flange of a right angle section, a cavity defining member attached to the wider flange, and right angle mounting brackets welded to opposite ends of the angle section. The c... | 03/11/1997 |
| 5588269 | Prefabricated construction system for a timber house A prefabricated, modular assembly for the building of a timber house, including a plurality of rectangular, panel elements. Each panel element has two rectangular panels each having two oppositely located first sides, and two oppositely located second sid... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5063718 | Curtain wall for a building A curtain wall for a building structure is provided in which structural members and diaphragms are used to reinforce a relatively light frame such that the number of connections to the building required is reduced to one or two. The curtain wall module co... | 11/12/1991 |
| 4823528 | Log wall and corner joint for log building structures An improved manner of log wall and corner joint construction in log building structures utilizes log units of a rectangular cross-sectional shape with end portions having square notches formed in opposed stacking surfaces of the log units permitting stack... | 04/25/1989 |
| 4774792 | Exhibition display apparatus The disclosed apparatus comprises an outfit of frames of tubular steel, display boards, and securing clips. Some of the clips are frame-to-frame clips, which have symmetrical snap-on C-shaped profiles. Others of the clips are frame-to-board clips, which h... | 10/04/1988 |
| 4694624 | Modular pre-insulated, pre-finished building block A modular, pre-insulated and pre-finished structural building block comprised of structural and insulating elements, fastening rods for the attachment of building blocks to one another and to other wall components, and facing elements of selected material... | 09/22/1987 |
| 4653563 | Structure incorporating stabilizing means Stabilizing means is disclosed for a structure comprising a plurality of rectangular panels each comprising two transverse members and two uprights, extensions of which, in the form of spigots, project beyond the transverse members at upper and lower ends... | 03/31/1987 |
| 4646497 | Panel coupling A coupling unit includes a pair of parts, mounted on respective panels, each on an axis extending through the panel. The panels are moved into coupling position, with the parts thereby in interconnecting position, with elements of the parts interlocking, ... | 03/03/1987 |
| 4587788 | Fastening device The fastening device is for securely joining opposing surfaces of two structural members. The fastening device provides for a flush joining of opposing surfaces of two structural members to maximize strength and appearance characteristics. The fastening d... | 05/13/1986 |
| 4558850 | Noise barrier A concrete serpentine noise barrier formed by a series of vertically disposed concrete panels that are placed in end to end abutment. Each adjacent pair of panels is provided with a socket-like joint that allows the panels to be angularly adjusted in asse... | 12/17/1985 |
