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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7322307 | Buoyant bumper system A buoyant bumper system for attachment to a docking facility and cushioning a boat. The buoyant bumper system includes an elongated travel shaft for engaging the docking facility, a travel sleeve slidably carried by the travel shaft, a system float carried by the tr... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7310921 | Method and article of manufacture for sealing a roof A process of pre-applying a vapor, water and ice layer to a sheathing panel before the sheathing panel is assembled onto rafters of a roof is disclosed, comprising the steps of positioning a face of the sheathing panel for accessibility, removing a plastic film from... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7311964 | Inorganic matrix-fabric system and method A method of reinforcing a structural support, includes applying a reinforcement system comprising an AR-glass fibrous layer embedded in an inorganic matrix to the structural support. The AR-glass fibrous layer has a sizing applied thereon, and a resinous coating app... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7249444 | Stabilized window structure and method of stabilizing window structures entirely or substantially entirely devoid of glass A stabilized window structure and method for stabilizing a window structure having a window frame entirely or substantially entirely devoid of glass includes a patch removably secured over the window frame to cover the opening in its entirety and a body of unifying ... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7222468 | Doorjamb end cap and method of installation therefor A doorjamb end cap and method of installation therefor, wherein application of the present invention to wooden doorjambs permits the enclosed or encased portion thereof to effectively resist or avoid the onset of rot therein, and wherein the present invention is eff... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7134244 | Stabilized window structures and methods of stabilizing and removing shattered glass from window structures A stabilized window structure and method for stabilizing a window structure having a window frame entirely or substantially entirely devoid of glass includes a patch removably secured over the window frame to cover the opening in its entirety and a body of unifying ... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7121766 | Inflatable underground structure liner An underground structure liner based upon an inflatable liner structure. An acid resistant layer is the innermost layer of an inflatable liner, and the liner is coated with epoxy resin on its outermost surface, the surface which contacts the existing walls of the un... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7096630 | Composite tangled filament mat with overlying liquid moisture barrier for cushioning and venting of vapor, and for protection of underlying subfloor A composite mat and sheet structure for installation atop a subfloor to underlie a layer of hardenable, cementicious material such as gypsum concrete or Portland concrete that is poured atop the composite structure to harden in situ. The composite structure includes... | 08/29/2006 |
| RE39223 | Termite control A barrier to termites particularly suitable for protecting buildings comprising a mesh made of a material that is resistant to breakdown in the environment of use and is resistant to secretions deposited by termites, such as stainless steel, and is also sufficiently... | 08/08/2006 |
| 6942428 | Conductor polymer backfill composition and method of use as a reinforcement material for utility poles A conductive polymer backfill composition and method of use for setting or resetting utility poles is described. The backfill material is effective in simultaneously reinforcing and electrically grounding the utility pole. ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6922965 | Bonded interlocking flooring The present technique relates to a floor system that includes panels designed to be joined to one another, with an adhesive coating and a sealant at each joint to facilitate assembly. The panels include mechanically interlocking portions that mate when the system is... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6907708 | Lightweight wall construction A low or no fines lightweight concrete mixture. The mixture comprises one part by volume of a cementitious binder, 2-10 parts inert coarse aggregate, a cement additive in an amount of 0.05 to 0.3% by weight of the cementitious binder and an effective amount of water... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6902611 | Heat dissipating coating and method for decreasing the inner temperature of buildings and similar constructions A heat-dissipating aqueous coating composition and a method for making more comfortable the inner temperature of buildings, housings and the like, by applying a thin layer of said aqueous composition on the exterior surfaces of roofs and walls, which composition dis... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6883286 | Flooring display panel with durable label A flooring display sample is disclosed having a durable and attractive information label attached thereon. The flooring display sample includes a panel comprising at least one flooring material and having an outer face. A label is adhered to the outer face of the di... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6862847 | Force-resistant portable building The present invention discloses, in certain aspects, a portable building with a plurality of interconnected walls defining an interior space therebetween, a floor on which the walls are positioned, a roof structure connected on top of the walls, a layer of sprayed-o... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6807786 | Exterior wall restoration system and construction method An exterior wall restoration system is applied to an existing exterior wall construction in various layers. The wall restoration system can be utilized to cover damaged or defective wall systems without having to remove a substantial portion of the existing wall sys... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6694696 | Method and kit for repairing a construction component The present invention is a method and kit for repairing a construction component that has a damaged portion. First, the damaged portion is removed from the construction component. Next, a durable portion is provided that is preferably comprised of a cellu... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6689239 | Rubber flooring and method for producing rubber flooring for heavy animal maintenance and care facilities The invention is a method for encapsulating rubber mats to provide an extremely cost-effective and a more durable, alternative to flooring traditionally composed of multiple layers of rubber. Such proposed flooring can withstand frequent traffic of heavy ... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6653404 | Rubber compositions A rubber composition having satisfactory processability and dimension stability, exhibits excellent tensile strength and wearing resistance when vulcanized and comprises (1) a crosslinked rubber particle containing as repeating units (a) 39.89 to 79.89% b... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6492459 | Aqueous creams of organosilicon compounds The invention relates to a stable aqueous cream consisting of the following components: (A), which is selected from (A1) C1 -C20 -alkyl-C2 -C6 -alkoxysilanes and (A2) organopolysiloxane containing alkoxy groups;... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6487830 | Reflective ballasted roofing system and method A method for constructing a ballasted roof system (20) includes the steps of installing a roofing membrane (14) onto a roof structure (12). A ballast (16, 32) is disposed on the roofing membrane, wherein the ballast has applied thereto a reflective paint ... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6475615 | Weatherable coating and stain system for thermoset or thermoplastic composite surfaces A stain/topcoat system for non-porous thermoset and/or thermoplastic articles comprises a pigmented stain, and a topcoat comprising one or more non-siloxane film-forming polymers, an emulsion of one or more curable organopolysiloxanes, a weatherability ag... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6472061 | Moisture control construction material A moisture control construction material is enhanced in decorativeness and improved in stain-resistance by glazing the surfaces thereof. The material is prepared by mixing soil material and clay, molding the mixture to a body, applying glate on the body a... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6427411 | Bumper for columns and corners A bumper and supporting frame assembly for protecting a column or a corner, or any object which may come in contact with the column or corner. The invention includes tires having hubs or wheels rotatably mounted on a sleeve, i.e. a hollow tube. A pair of ... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6401759 | Liner bag for manhole and method of lining a manhole A liner bag for a manhole can have an improved durability after hardening with a fluid pressure barrier film left on the inner wall of a lined manhole, and a method of lining a manhole using the liner bag is capable of realizing a reduction in the number ... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6397554 | Energy-saving heat insulation of buildings The thermal insulation of buildings is realized by the diffused reflection of thermal radiation and the diffused reflection of the thermal transition of the air, from the internal and the external surfaces of the sublayers of the external masonry, the ext... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6338871 | Colored silica sand A method of coloring silica sand for use in coating a surface. The method includes the steps of selecting silica sand of a desired grain size and color, the preferred color being substantially white and grain size being any combination of thirty, fifty an... | 01/15/2002 |
| 6224700 | Methods for waterproofing architectural surfaces A method for waterproofing an architectural component comprises the steps of applying a waterproofing composition to the component above a grade line to form an non-swelling elastomeric membrane having a tacky exterior and pressing a flexible, non-porous ... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6179526 | Method for forming a pile isolation void A method of forming a pile isolation void including forming a foundation pile having an enlarged cross-section within a specific localized section and driving the foundation pile a desired distance into the earth so as to form a pile isolation void direct... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6122882 | 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... | 09/26/2000 |
| 6088969 | Roof and portable building A roof structure for a building has been invented, the roof structure having a roof member, and a covering on the roof support, of spray-on thermoplastic polyurethane. A building has been invented which, in one aspect, is portable and whose components or ... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6085470 | Portable building The present invention discloses, in certain aspects, a building with a plurality of interconnected walls defining an interior space therebetween, at least one of said walls made of non-rigid material, a floor on which the walls are positioned, and a roof ... | 07/11/2000 |
| 5996304 | Coating composition and method A blend of bonding polyester with an acid resistant polyester and heat dispersant filler providing a liner especially suitable for concrete structure subjected to acidic environments. The blend can also be used in combination with aggregate or fibers to b... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5992122 | Attachment element A plate-shaped cambered attachment element (1) for attaching a constructional element (9) to a foundation (7) and having a central bore (2) for receiving an anchoring element (11), an abutment shoulder (4) spaced from the base (3) of the attachment elemen... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5979133 | Reinforced waterproofing system for porous decks A composite reinforced roof is formed by applying to a roof deck a preformed membrane which has a tacky lower layer formed from rubberized asphalt. The second layer of the preformed membrane is a reinforcing mesh material embedded in the surface of the ru... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5950391 | Frame with integral environment 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... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5952055 | Method of protecting reinforced concrete structures A method of protecting reinforced concrete structures comprising of applying a protective cathodic coating containing a non-corroding metal and an electrochemically active material on concrete wherein the protective coating is formed by thermally spraying... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5879817 | Reinforced concrete structure A metal coating of typically a valve metal, especially a titanium metal coating, is applied by thermal spraying to the surface of concrete, most particularly steel-reinforced concrete. The metal such as titanium may be sprayed by any one of several therma... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5873209 | Frame 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... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5819468 | Tree trunk protector A tree trunk protector includes a pair of elongate upright members, each of which has opposing end portions. Each of the upright members defines a pair of upright edges such that respective pairs of the upright edges are engageable with one another to for... | 10/13/1998 |
