Did You Know...
...Chester Carlson was a patent agent who tired of having to make multiple copies of patent applications using the only duplication method available at the time: carbon paper. In 1959 he came up with a new copying system and took it to IBM for evaluation. The "experts" at IBM determined potential sales to be only 5,000 units because people wouldn't want to use a bulky machine when they had carbon paper. Carlson's invention was the xerography process, the company founded on the system is Xerox.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8132378 | Glass element for forming glass brick walls, and process for forming walls with said element A glass element for forming glass brick walls, which has an overall parallelepiped shape and side walls shaped to enable insertion-engagement with the adjacent elements. ... | 03/13/2012 |
| 7735276 | Glass block assembly for non-vertical use An assembly of glass blocks held in a structural frame comprises a plurality of glass blocks, a rectangular structural perimeter frame, a plurality of primary muntins, each said primary muntin comprising an elongate web, the primary muntins extending entirely across... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7621086 | Glass block array assembly An assembly of glass blocks is held in a structural frame and comprises a plurality of glass blocks each having two rectangular display faces and four edge faces; a rectangular structural perimeter frame having four sides; and a plurality of primary muntins, each pr... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7587870 | Grid system for mounting building blocks A block assembly that includes first framing members, second framing members, and clips, wherein each of the clips is inserted through a respective one of the first framing members. Each of the clips has an upper portion that extends above an upper surface of the fi... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7526901 | Glass block assembly for non-vertical use An assembly of glass blocks held in a structural frame comprises a plurality of glass blocks, a rectangular structural perimeter frame, a plurality of primary muntins, each said primary muntin comprising an elongate web, the primary muntins extending entirely across... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7426805 | Building block assembly system A block assembly including a plurality of first framing members each having a first longitudinal axis and a plurality of second framing members each having a second longitudinal axis, wherein the first longitudinal axis is substantially perpendicular to the second l... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7373763 | Glass block assembly An assembly of glass blocks held in a structural frame comprises a plurality of glass blocks, a rectangular structural perimeter frame, a plurality of primary muntins, each said primary muntin comprising an elongate web, the primary muntins extending entirely across... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7370452 | Mat assembly for heavy equipment transit and support A mat assembly particularly suited for heavy equipment transit and support, such as roadway construction and the like. The mat assembly is made up of a number of structural members preferably having a “double I-beam” cross-sectional shape. Each I-beam has spaced... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7334377 | Raceway construction for an air handing unit An air handling unit (AHU) for housing a number of components used in a heating or cooling system to provide forced air for climate control in a particular structure includes a single raceway construction having both low thermal conductivity and enhanced mechanical ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7278241 | Window assembly A window assembly comprises a window frame. A non-specular window panel assembly is supported by the window frame, and can comprise of a plurality of glass blocks joined together. A low-emissivity window panel assembly is juxtaposed to the non-specular window panel ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7178445 | Ballistic protection The present invention relates to ballistic protection for use in personal equipment or in vehicles of various types such as cars, helicopters and boats or for use in permanent or temporary protection of various types in buildings or other fixed or mobile installatio... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7174692 | Blast resistant window A blast resistant window structure capable of withstanding typical car bomb blast pressures of 100 psi or more and of resisting leakage of chemical or biological agents is described, the window structure including a frame hermetically enclosing two glass panels in c... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7166274 | Synergistically high SPF photoprotective UV-screening compositions comprising insoluble organic sunscreen particles/diarylbutadiene compounds Topically applicable high SPF cosmetic/dermatological UV-screening compositions suited for the photoprotection of the skin and/or hair, comprise (a) particulates of at least one insoluble organic UV-screening agent having a particle size ranging from 10 nm to 5 μm,... | 01/23/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7159364 | Skylight flashing A seamless skylight flashing has a frusto-conical curb defining an open top that can be covered by a skylight dome and an open bottom. A flat skirt extends radially away from the open bottom. Plural strengthening ribs are oriented radially on the skirt, and a periph... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7134243 | Blast resistant window framework and elements thereof There is described a profiled sash section for a window sash holding a window pane and intended for being installed in an outer frame of a blast resistant window. The sash section includes a main member enabling inter-engagement between the profiled sash member and ... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7114353 | Devices, systems and methods for use in fabricating doorlites, sidelites, windows, window panes and the like Artistic panes having flat and planar margins with laterally offset central regions and deformations, as well as devices and methods for making the same, are shown and described. Devices and assemblies for manufacturing such artistic panes incorporate support member... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7114299 | Glass block frame Glass block windows or walls are formed by a frame characterized by perimeter members which may be secured to each other at adjacent corners by chemical or thermal bonding or by mechanical connector members. The perimeter members include inner and outer walls, at le... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7103957 | Expendable torque converter alignment ring and assembly method In a preferred embodiment, an expendable alignment ring is adapted for centering opposing conical surfaces of a transmission torque converter and an engine crankshaft. The ring has an annular body formed of a thermoplastic such as high density polyethelene. The body... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7093398 | Wall panel assembly and method of assembly A wall assembly includes at least two panel elements which are configured for contiguous placement adjacent to one another. Each of the panel elements defines a hollow internal passageway. The panels are configured to permit a contiguous placement whereby the respec... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7043885 | Glass block panel system and fabrication method of same A glass block panel system is disclosed that includes glass blocks secured in a framework. The framework includes an external framework having external frame members each of which comprises a base web portion formed between opposing side arms, wherein one of the opp... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7017320 | Metal tubes for guardrail A guardrail comprises two parallel metal tubes each having two lengthwise bent ends each having a fastening member, two inner abutment mechanisms each having a lengthwise abutment member and a mating fastening member at either end engaged with the fastening member f... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6993873 | Building curtain wall mullion and sill assembly Disclosed is a curtain wall assembly used for building exteriors. The curtain wall system includes a first vertical mullion operable to attach to a first sill member and a second vertical mullion operable to interlock with the first vertical mullion. A mullion cap m... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6951079 | System and method of panelized construction A system and method of panelized construction for use in construction of a building module, such as a residential housing addition. A plurality of pre-fabricated panels, such as wall panels, roof panels, floor panels, and ceiling panels may be provided to decrease o... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6922961 | Vertical and horizontal spacers to form curved glass block walls This application discloses parts for use in constructing a curved glass block wall using regular shaped glass blocks. The assembly parts include a vertical spacer, which provides for adjustable widths of spacing to be obtained between adjacent glass blocks, as well ... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6694687 | Building glass facade and a clamp fitting for mounting a glass plate in a glass facade of a building There is now provided a building glass facade of a building comprising a plurality of glass plates each of which is secured by clamp fittings for a glass plate, with each clamp fitting comprising two clamp elements that clamp the glass plate between them ... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6675543 | Glass block structure with phenolic resin framework A glass block structure supported by a flexible phenolic resin framework is disclosed. The phenolic resin framework is bonded to the individual glass blocks with an adhesive substance that is placed so as to lie at or near the corners of the blocks. The p... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6665996 | Raised floor system equipped with view panels A view panel for a raised floor system is described which is constructed by an outer rigid frame, an upper plate of a tempered glass panel and a lower plate of an apertured steel panel for providing structural support of the view panel. The invention furt... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6586077 | Temperable patterned glass articles and methods of making same A sheet of glass having impressed therein a grid pattern which simulates a stacked series of glass blocks joined by mortar at their joints, in which the grid pattern is confined to certain tolerances so that the sheet is temperable and at the same time cr... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6553733 | Glass block with internal capsule Blocks with internal capsules having superior thermal resistance, solar control qualities, projectile-resistant properties and/or sound-dampening properties are described. The blocks are comprised of a structural exterior that encompasses a capsule. The c... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6427399 | Block window system with border frame A block window system includes an array of glass or acrylic blocks, a window frame and a variable-dimensioned border frame that positions the array within the window frame. The border frame includes a body that has a first end that is shaped to mate with ... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6379771 | Sheet-like structure material and manufacturing method The invention discloses a sheet-like structure material and its manufacturing method. The sheet-like structure material has the advantages that impact imposed on its edge ends can be adsorbed to protect its adherends, and that the labor required for insta... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6358853 | Ceria based slurry for chemical-mechanical polishing A ceria based abrasive is used in a chemical mechanical polishing operation at low polish pressure, and a predetermined pH range, to achieve high polish rates and good uniformity when planarizing layers formed from low dielectric constant materials, inclu... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6223489 | Construction block cap A construction block cap is used to cap the outer periphery of a construction block structure in order to permit the structure to be easily drop glazed into a frame. The construction block cap has a base member with a pair of flanges extending along and u... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6185883 | Window with decorative accessories A window with decorative accessories for providing a decorative structure while increasing energy efficiency. The window with decorative accessories includes a window frame that has a pair of spaced apart lateral members and upper and lower members extend... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6026621 | Muntin A muntin for attachment to a construction block structure is constructed of a tubular member having a top and a bottom. A channel extends along the length of the bottom. At least one prong, having a generally triangular head extends outwardly from the cha... | 02/22/2000 |
| 5992111 | Glass block construction kit A glass block construction kit comprises a peripheral frame with inwardly directed lips on its opposite sides and an interior frame having an outer wall held by the lips on the peripheral frame. The peripheral frame is made from a plastic material such as... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5987829 | Construction block A construction block comprises parallel faces joined by four side edges. Two side edges have outer spacing flanges while the other two sides have inner spacing flanges. Hook receptacles are located on the lower portion of the inner spacing flanges and fac... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5985445 | Antifragmentation plates of polymethylmethacrylate Antinoise and antifragmentation plates based on acrylic polymers employing a polymeric continuous film placed inside the plate, wherein the film is characterized by an elastic modulus lower than the one of PMMA of at least 30%, and/or elongtion at break h... | 11/16/1999 |
