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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8082711 | Walls and wall sections A tough, water-proof building system which provides walls and wall sections for use on upright walls, ceilings, and floors, and appurtenances, as well as accessories which make such structures more versatile. The walls and wall sections can be designed to have verti... | 12/27/2011 |
| 7930861 | Building, building walls and other structures A tough, water-proof building system provides wall, ceiling, and floor structures, as well as accessories. The walls can be designed to have vertical and horizontal strengths sufficient to be used in place of concrete, as an engineered solution, both above grade and... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7926233 | Buildings, building walls and other structures A tough, water-proof building system, and methods of making the system elements and constructing buildings, which provides wall, ceiling, and floor structural panels and corresponding walls, ceilings, and floors. The walls can be designed to have vertical and horizo... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7325363 | Foundation system for prefabricated houses A prefabricated foundation is provided using a plurality of concrete panels that are cast at a factory location to a predetermined uniform form and size. These panels are of a generally rectangular shape and are positioned end to end forming a wall-like structure ar... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7302777 | Swimming pool and its building procedure This swimming pool consists of a first sheet or layer of concrete (1) forming the foundation, on which general “C” profile prefabricated reinforced concrete parts (2a, 2b, 2c) are laid, which have tongues or clips... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7299593 | Metal half wall and a connector assembly for securing studs of a half wall to an underlying support structure A metal half wall is provided, with the wall including a lower track, an upper track and a series of spaced apart studs extending between the two tracks. A connector is disposed adjacent each stud for connecting the stud to the lower track and to a support structure... | 11/27/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7185467 | Modular system of permanent forms for casting reinforced concrete buildings on site A permanent form building assembly includes one or more GRC forms having a one or more open cavities and a reinforcement structure. The GRC forms are designed and configured for a predetermined application. The reinforcement structure is inserted within the open cav... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7174681 | Concrete from stake system with self-sealing plug Method and apparatus for securing a building foundation form disposed on a moisture barrier membrane. The method includes the steps of positioning one end of a concrete form stake in a mating structure of a plug, penetrating the moisture barrier membrane with a tip ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7171789 | Shear wall construction A shear wall construction and method for assembling the same is disclosed. A plywood sheet includes close laterally-spaced pairs of vertical studs or posts proximate each lateral end. A channel-defining member is fitted and fixed between the spaced studs. A tie memb... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7165374 | Wall system and method A multi-layer wall panel includes a core filler material surrounded by two plastic sheets. Each sheet includes three-dimensional texture formed to resemble masonry or other desired aesthetics. A layer of concrete may be disposed between each sheet and the filler mat... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7137225 | Foundation wall system A wall system uses panels constituted by a sandwich of two polyolefin sheets and an interior layer of glass fiberboard. Such structural panels are used with a system of steel studs and channels to form walls of high strength and light weight. These walls are particu... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7124545 | Tilt-up panel and method A method for using tilt-up panels with chamfered sides, extensions below the panels ad receptacles for removable eyelets approximately ⅔ of the way up the panel. Inserts may be used between the panels to hold epoxy or other materials. The inserts may include a T-s... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7017312 | Two-piece clinched plate tension/compression bracket A two-piece bracket adapted to resist forces in both tension and compression. The tension/compression bracket is formed from stamped, plate steel and is preassembled by clinching or with structural adhesives. The tension/compression bracket provides a range of adjus... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7007432 | Balanced, multi-stud hold-down A hold-down for securing first and second support members in a portion of a building to an anchoring device extending from another portion of the building. The hold-down may include a first flange having securement apertures therethrough configured to receive fasten... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6955016 | Structure and method for constructing building framework and concrete wall A self-supporting shearwall structure in the form of an “H,” an “I,” or a “C” is disclosed. The shearwall structure provides vertical and lateral support to the framework of a multi-story building sufficient to support the roof, other exterior and/or int... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6920729 | Composite wall tie An insulated load bearing building wall structure comprising a plurality of spaced-apart stud members, each stud member comprising an exterior bar member, an interior bar member, and a plurality of wall ties connected there between. Interstitial blocks comprising a ... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6857241 | Building panel and plant for the manufacture thereof This building panel consists of lightweight panel for external or internal closures of latticework support structures, which is constituted by slabs of air-setting resistant material. The slabs are reinforced in the facade panels for external closures and unreinforc... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6826882 | Shear wall construction A shear wall construction and method for assembling the same is disclosed. A plywood sheet includes close laterally-spaced pairs of vertical studs or posts proximate each lateral end. A channel-defining member is fitted and fixed between the spaced studs. A tie memb... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6807782 | CAN SHIELD A SEMI-PERMANENT (REMOVABLE FOR MAINTENANCE PURPOSES) MODULAR WALL(S) OR MONUMENT(S) TO SHIELD FROM VIEW UNSIGHTLY UTILITY EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO TRASH RECEPTACLES, POOL EQUIPMENT, AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING EQUIPMENT OR OTHER EXTERIOR/INTERIOR EQUIPMENT AND/OR APPLIANCES A decorative wall is disclosed which hides residential equipment. The decorative wall comprises a wall having a mounting mechanism which removably erects the wall on a surface, the wall having a flat surface indicia or images imprinted thereon. ... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6594963 | Self supporting privacy wall system An outdoor privacy wall that includes at least one self supporting panel mounted on multiple, spaced apart footings disposed in the ground. The panel features a rectangular shape and has opposing faces bounded by parallel upper and lower edges and a pair ... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6568141 | Concrete footing and wall system A concrete footing and wall system for increasing the efficiency in forming concrete foundations for building structures. The concrete footing and wall system includes a first preformed wall, a second preformed wall connected to the first preformed wall, ... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6564519 | Shear wall construction A shear wall construction and method for assembling the same is disclosed. A plywood sheet includes close laterally-spaced pairs of vertical studs or posts proximate each lateral end. A channel-defining member is fitted and fixed between the spaced studs.... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6560940 | Two-piece clinched plate tension/compression bracket A two-piece bracket adapted to resist forces in both tension and compression. The tension/compression bracket is formed from stamped, plate steel and is preassembled by clinching. The tension/compression bracket provides a range of adjustability of attach... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6526711 | Method and apparatus for connecting a building panel to a foundation The present invention is a method and apparatus for improving the connection between a building panel and a foundation. The improved connection is made possible by a unique form assembly that includes a trough assembly and a novel means for adequately sup... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6484460 | Steel basement wall system A highly economical basement wall providing strength and comfort comparable to conventional basement wall structures includes a metal sill, a plurality of spaced apart metal wall studs, a metal decking secured to the plurality of metal wall studs, and a m... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6477811 | Damp-proof basement and method of construction A method of construction of a damp-proof basement includes disposing a water-permeable palette layer on a bottom surface of the interior of the basement and spaced from an outer wall of the basement, disposing a water-impermeable vent layer over the palet... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6397536 | Method and apparatus for connecting a building panel to a foundation The present invention is a method and apparatus for improving the connection between a building panel and a foundation. The improved connection is made possible by a unique form assembly that includes a trough assembly and a novel means for adequately sup... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6389767 | Shear wall construction A shear wall construction and method for assembling the same is disclosed. A plywood sheet includes close laterally-spaced pairs of vertical studs or posts proximate each lateral end. A channel-defining member is fitted and fixed between the spaced studs.... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6327831 | Loadbearing wall holdown The present invention is a channel-shaped connector for connecting a first building structural member to a second building structural member in conjunction with fasteners and an anchor member to resist forces on buildings imposed by earthquakes, hurricane... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6318044 | Framing system for building construction According to existing methods of frame building construction, a concrete foundation is formed on which wooden floor joists are laid. Walls are constructed on the foundation and floor using wooden wall studs, and a roof is constructed on the walls using wo... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6314693 | Building foundation using pre-cast concrete elements A building foundation is formed by a plurality of pre-cast concrete elements. Each of the pre-cast elements has a length corresponding to the length of a corresponding side or leg of the foundation perimeter. The foundation includes a plurality of pre-cas... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6256951 | Lateral bracing system A lateral bracing system for one or two story frame structures utilizing a sheet member having a first portion with first and second opposite edges spanning a pair of vertical supports in the structure. The sheet member includes a second portion which imb... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6244005 | Modular wall system A precast wall panel has forms for flanges and a lintel embedded in place. Upon erection of the panel over a precast footing having an anchoring trough, this trough, the flanges and lintel may all be cast on-site, with appropriate reinforcing present with... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6206615 | Method for founding of a building-or plant-construction and apparatus for the use of the method A method and an apparatus primarily for laying a foundation for existing building structures. The method and the apparatus are primarily directed to the re-establishment of sufficient support in combination with foundation piles that no longer offer the s... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6192639 | Structural system for erecting buildings, particularly single-family dwellings A structural system comprising a plurality of tie elements (3) defining the base perimeter of a house, load-bearing metal columns (5) mounted thereon, and a continuous inwardly-open recess extending along the full length of the elements and receiving hori... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6178709 | Plastic foundation system A plastic foundation system for quickly providing a structural foundation. The plastic foundation system includes plastic components having heating elements selectively embedded within for fusing abutting portions of adjacent components. The components in... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6131350 | Building foundation using pre-cast concrete elements A building foundation is formed by a plurality of pre-cast concrete elements. Each of the pre-cast elements has a length corresponding to the length of a corresponding side or leg of the foundation perimeter. The foundation includes a plurality of pre-cas... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6125597 | Concrete skirting for manufactured homes A skirting system for manufactured residential and commercial building structures. The skirting system having a plurality of precast concrete panels which are disposed around the base perimeter of the manufactured building. The top end of the panels are r... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6105335 | Sustainable wall construction and exterior insulation retrofit technology process and structure A low-cost process for exterior wall insulation retrofit, or new wall construction by stacking layers of fabric tube filled with insulating material against a wall and covering them with mesh and stucco provides a durable structure with good insulating va... | 08/22/2000 |
