Did You Know...
...that it was melting ice cream that inspired the invention of the outboard motor? It was a lovely August day and Ole Evinrude was rowing his boat to his favorite island picnic spot. As he rowed, he watched his ice cream melt and wished he had a faster way to get to the island. At that moment the idea for the outboard motor was born!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8156703 | Multiple phase PCM heat insulation blanket A PCM heat insulation blanket (10) is positioned in a wall structure of a building for modulating the transfer of heat to and from the controlled internal temperature of the building structure. The PCM heat insulation blanket includes an array of pods (12 | 04/17/2012 |
| 8151529 | Curved beam of fiber composite material A curved beam of fiber composite material. The beam includes a first flange curved in a longitudinal direction, a second flange curved in a longitudinal direction and having a greater longitudinal extent than the first flange, and a web curved in a longitudinal dire... | 04/10/2012 |
| 7426806 | Reverse molded panel, method of manufacture, and door manufactured therefrom A reverse molded wood composite door skin, comprises a molded wood composite panel having a first surface adapted to be exteriorly disposed and an opposite second surface adapted to be interiorly disposed in order to be adhesively secured to a surface. The panel com... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7337544 | Method of forming a composite door structure A method of forming a composite door is disclosed. The method comprises: mixing together a thermoplastic polymer with an organic fibrous material in a ratio such that the organic fibrous material constitutes 40 to 60 percent by weight of the mixture; extruding the m... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7337932 | Hanger beam construction An I-beam having a web curved in two dimensions is used to provide an enhanced stiffness to weight ratio for molded plastic hangers. The I-beam includes first and second generally parallel flanges which extend in a longitudinal direction. The flanges are joined by a... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7249443 | Insulated pitched tile roofing system and method of installing same The present invention is an insulated pitched roofing system for a sloped deck in which an insulating sheet is adhered to the sloped deck or to a roofing substrate and the roof tiles are adhered to the insulating sheet with a polymer adhesive. The polymer adhesive i... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7244487 | Apparatus, system, and method of joining structural components with a tapered tension bond joint A system of composite and adhesive materials provides for a high strength, producible closeout joint in the form of tapered tension bond joint for high performance structures. The system includes one skin that is co-bonded to flat panel spars, with the joint being p... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7210271 | Header apparatus and method for a structural framing system An apparatus and associated method for a header in a structural framing system comprising a pair of track members defining opposing receiving portions. A plurality of column members is disposed substantially transversely to the track members and joined thereto. A we... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7205031 | Coating system comprising a dry powder composition dispersible in water A coating system for in-situ coating of a surface formed by a plurality of plasterboard sections comprises a dry powder composition which is dispersible in an aqueous applicator medium and provides a very high quality surface finish to which gloss or matt paint may ... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7195418 | Device for joining composite structure elements with metallic structure elements A device for joining, in particular, composite structure elements with metallic structure elements of an aircraft. The device includes a junction element, provided with a first longitudinal partition wall fastened to a metallic panel, integral with a stiffener compr... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7186457 | Cellulosic composite component A component such as a siding panel comprised of a PVC/wood flour composite. Another embodiment is a component such as a siding panel that is made from a PVC/CPE/wood flour composite. The cellulosic composite may be extruded through a die and then bent into the shape... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7178306 | Single ply roofing systems and methods of constructing them A single ply flexible membrane roofing system secured to a roof deck has a first membrane secured to the roof deck by fasteners. The membrane system includes a second membrane with an edge portion overlapping the first membrane edge which can be “factory” weld-b... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7152383 | Joining of foam core panels A blind connection for joining foam core panels which comprise a central sheet of foamed resinous material having top and bottom rails and veneers bonded to opposite sides of the central sheet and the rails. The rails having abutting side edge faces with matching sl... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7096640 | Thermal breaking system for construction materials and the like The invention comprises a thermal breaking system that can be used in the manufacture of windows, doors, and other building components. The thermal break system comprises first and second portions. Interposed between said portions is a thermal break. The thermal bre... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7080805 | Stiffened structures and associated methods Stiffened structures and associated methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, an elongated metallic stiffening member can be attached to a composite sheet and positioned to resist bending of the composite sheet. In another embodiment, a structural system can include... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7021015 | Reverse molded plant-on panel component, method of manufacture, and method of decorating a door therewith A reverse molded, plant-on decorative panel component comprises a panel portion lying on a first plane, a skirt portion, and a contoured portion. The skirt portion has a first surface adapted to be exteriorly disposed and an opposite second surface adapted to be int... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7022414 | Molded skin with curvature Molded skins and methods of making molded skins are disclosed. An embodiment of a skin includes a sheet having first and second surfaces, a first arcuate portion integral with the sheet, and a second arcuate portion integral with the sheet and adjacent to the first ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7017352 | Cooling of extruded and compression molded materials The present invention relates to a system and a method for cooling extruded and molded materials. The present invention is especially useful to thoroughly cool an extrudate by directing a cooling fluid toward a surface of the extrudate (e.g., an interior surface tha... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6983571 | Composite roofing panel The present invention provides a composite panel for use in construction, and particularly for shingling, which comprises natural fiber and a polymer. Due to its composition and layout the construction panel provides all of the advantages of natural materials and hi... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6976343 | Compressive flange sinusoidal structural member A sinusoidal structural member having a dual component flange is provided. In the preferred embodiment, the flange (both upper and lower) is comprised of at least two components. These two components can be produced by dividing the flange lengthwise; where the divis... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6964723 | Method for applying pressure to composite laminate areas masked by secondary features A method for applying pressure to the area of a composite part masked by a secondary feature comprises the steps of positioning a pressure augmentation strip in contact with the masked area, securing a pressure transfer wedge on each of two sides of the secondary fe... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6958185 | Multilayer synthetic wood component A multilayer synthetic wood component comprised of a layer of a first synthetic wood composition that is secured to a layer of a second synthetic wood composition. As a result, the present invention may provide a component that utilizes the beneficial characteristic... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6805938 | Cellulosis fiberboard building construction panel having reinforcing bands on expansive surface A building construction panel made of cellulosic fiberboard, comprising cementitious bands of a reinforcing material, which are applied via spraying, as the panel is being conveyed, so as to cover a minor portion of the overall area of a given one of the expansive s... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6796093 | Method and apparatus for assembling strong, lightweight thermal panel and insulated building structure A structural panel for a building structure includes first and second stud members each including a neck. Openings and venturi bridges are formed in the neck. At least one flange is attached to the neck. A foam panel extends between the studs. The openings in the ne... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6718713 | Apparatus and method for joining dissimilar materials to form a structural support member A preformed component or “preform” for a structural member has a planar base with two longitudinal legs extending in parallel from the base. A channel is defined between the legs for insertion of a flat plate that forms the first member of the structural member.... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6698149 | Composite laminated building material, and methods of making and using same A decorative laminated building panel, usable for placement on an exterior surface of a building to improve the appearance thereof. The panel includes a foam core, a thin fabric mat attached to at least one surface of the foam core, and a durable material... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6688060 | Joiner for vertical joint for external wall members A joiner for vertical joint which is adapted to be placed at a vertical joint formed between end faces of a couple of neighboring external wall members. This joiner is designed such that the adhesive force between the sealing material and the surface regi... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6599632 | Composite system and method for reinforcement of existing structures A method of reinforcing an external surface of a structural member including the steps of applying to a surface a fiber reinforced polymer system, and curing or hardening the polymer system. The polymer system is characterized by including a single-phase ... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6594964 | Grooved construction beam A construction beam defining a pair of lateral surfaces and a pair of abutment surfaces. The beam defines a set of alternating grooves and intermediate segments extending between the grooves. When the abutment surfaces are abuttingly positioned against ot... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6588162 | Reverse molded panel A reverse molded fiberboard panel; a wainscot kit comprising a plurality of differently sized reverse molded panels, and a planar finishing or spacer panel, adapted to completely cover any size wall between a wall base board and a wall chair rail; and a m... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6568146 | Method of manufacturing decorative cementuous floor surface A method of manufacturing a low-moisture penetrating decorative floor surface. The completed floor surface has an appearance of a solid granite slab floor with greater durability. The floor surface has a smooth, flat appearance and can be manufactured in ... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6565942 | Composite panel having a thermoplastic seam weld The present invention is a method for joining thermoplastic composite sandwich panels with thermoplastic welds (fusion bonds) made without autoclave processing of the joint. The preferred joint is a double interleaf staggered joint with supporting titaniu... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6500560 | Asphalt coated structural article An asphalt coated structural article comprises a substrate having an ionic charge coated on one side with a layer of asphaltic material and coated on the other side with a coating having essentially the same ionic charge as the substrate. The present inve... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6490831 | Multiple structure profile for the production of windows and door frames Profile for window and door frames which is formed by an outer metal profile (1, 2), a plastic profile (3, 4), a resin layer (5) and an inner wood fillet (6, 7). The plastic profile (3, 4) is coupled to the metal profile (1, 2) thanks to two plastic wings... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6446410 | Component with integral environment resistant members A construction component for improved moisture, decay and insect resistance. The component preferably includes a plurality of members of which certain portions are comprised of materials resistant to moisture, decay and insects. The resistant member(s) ar... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6383610 | Self-sealing partition A partition for forming a barrier in a channel has a molded resin-based plate and a plurality of thermally expandable pellets attached to one side of the plate. The partition is secured in place in the channel by mounting brackets. As heat is applied, a b... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6363674 | Premanufactured structural building panels There is provided a premanufactured structural building panel system for effectively promoting the efficient construction of the exterior wall members of a building having improved insulation, sound absorption, fire retardant and structural properties. Th... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6327827 | Flat structural member, particularly a cast metal part or a cast plastic part and a method for making the same A flat cast structural member, particularly a cast metal part or a cast plastic part wherein the surface of the structural member is covered by a thin metal sheet or a plastic layer. An adhesive or coupling layer is provided between the thin metal sheet o... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6311452 | Structural reinforcements A composite structural reinforcement has a keyed reinforcement member in which a thermally expandable resin strip is mechanically retained. The mechanical interlock permits the resin to be secured to the member without heat or an adhesive.... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6286280 | Flame retardant composite sheathing A flame retardant composite sheathing including a core layer, having a plurality of superposed layers of a water-resistant paperboard adhered together by layers of an adhesive positioned intermediate and contacting adjacent said layers of water-resistant ... | 09/11/2001 |
