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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7591114 | High strength low density multi-purpose panel A high strength low density multi-purpose panel. The preferred panel is made of a plurality of sections, organized into rows and columns, and each preferably including two voids. The voids are preferably triangular in cross-section and may be rounded at their apex a... | 09/22/2009 |
| 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 |
| 7114302 | Floor structure and floor base panel In the floor base panel (40), an area on the support board (33) of the vibration proof support leg (30) is formed solid, and in the other area, a plurality of cavities (41) extending parallel to the floor surface are formed. Thereby, beca... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7021017 | High strength low density multi-purpose panel A high strength low density multi-purpose panel. The preferred panel is made of a plurality of boxes, organized into rows and columns, and each preferably including four alternately inverted voids. The voids are preferably triangular in cross-section and rounded at ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6972149 | Artificial shingle An artificial shingle adapted for mounting on substantially any roof surface (e.g., spaced slat- or solid sheathing-type construction) whereupon conventional shingles might alternatively be mounted, wherein the artificial shingle provides superior cost, wear, fire r... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6941710 | Columnar jack concealing device The present invention provides a device for concealing and covering a columnar jack for columnar supports and a method of concealing a columnar jack using a columnar jack concealing kit. The device comprises a strap member, a skirt sized and shaped for covering the ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6457289 | Reinforcement for surfaces of structural elements or buildings The invention relates to a reinforcement for surfaces of structural elements or buildings comprising at least one supporting layer (TS) optionally provided with a covering layer (DS), and an adhesive layer (KS) provided as a basis material (UG) for connec... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6308486 | Surface cladding system A surface cladding system is disclosed in which corrugated plastic sheeting is utilized as wall cladding. In a preferred system, battens made of the same corrugated plastic sheeting are secured to the frame members of a wall. The battens are provided with... | 10/30/2001 |
| 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 |
| 5657595 | Fabric reinforced beam and column connections A technique for applying high strength fiber fabric to strengthen beams and the connection between beams and either supported platforms or supporting vertical columns is disclosed. Fabric made of high strength fibers such as glass, boron, or carbon, is la... | 08/19/1997 |
| 5534303 | Coating solution for treating basement walls A solvent mixture of a petroleum distillate and toluene is disclosed. The solvent is used to dissolve a hydrocarbon resin and block copolymers of styrene and isoprene or styrene and butadiene and the solution is applied to newly constructed basement walls... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5503711 | Method of rehabilitating a wood pulp digester A method of rehabilitating a wood pulp digester, comprising applying to an interior surface of the digester wall a tacky silicone rubber layer, and then applying vertical strips of metallic sheet material to form a composition layer of said silicone rubbe... | 04/02/1996 |
| 5442884 | Fire-rated corner guard structure A fire-resistant wall structure is provided with a recessed corner guard, for absorbing impact forces, particularly at an external corner. To compensate for the relative loss of fire-resistance capability, in the area in which the wall structure is recess... | 08/22/1995 |
| 5415919 | Treating materials with a compound containing tin covalently bonded to a silylating group Materials, particularly wood materials and calcium carbonate-containing materials such as concrete and marble, can be protected from the growth of algae by being treated with a compound containing tin covalently bonded to a silylating group such that clea... | 05/16/1995 |
| 5396747 | Plane hollow reinforced concrete floors with two-dimensional structure A plane, hollow, reinforced concrete floor slabs with two-dimensional structure and method for their production. Constructions developed by this technic will vary widely and with considerable profit replace conventional floor structures. The technique mak... | 03/14/1995 |
| 5367850 | Fire-rated corner guard structure A fire-resistant wall structure is provided with a recessed corner guard, for absorbing impact forces, particularly at an external corner. To compensate for the relative loss of fire-resistance capability, in the area in which the wall structure is recess... | 11/29/1994 |
| 5316824 | Treating building materials with a compound containing tin covalently bonded to a silylating group Building materials such as concrete can be protected from the growth of algae by being treated with a compound containing tin covalently bonded to a silylating group such that cleavage of the covalent bonds due to hydrolysis or photolysis is minimized, th... | 05/31/1994 |
| 5199815 | Floor structure for indoor artificial skiing ground A floor structure for indoor artificial skiing ground comprises, a concrete base plate constructed on foundations, a first waterproof covering disposed on the base plate, a heat insulation layer located on the first waterproof covering, a second waterproo... | 04/06/1993 |
| 5069822 | Protective coating for reinforced concrete A protective coating for application to steel reinforced concrete structures, comprising a liquid composition of elastomeric polymeric material having electrically conductive particulate matter evenly dispersed therein. A cathodic protection system embody... | 12/03/1991 |
| 5039365 | Method for encapsulating and barrier containment of asbestos fibers in existing building structures A method of encapsulating and providing barrier containment for asbestos which forms an integral part of existing building structures includes applying an encapsulating coating comprising a water soluble polyvinyl acetate emulsion to the exterior surface ... | 08/13/1991 |
| 4841692 | Shielded access apparatus for use in an enclosure for preventing propagation of electromagnetic energy into or out of the enclosure A shielded access apparatus for enabling personnel access to an enclosure which is shielded to prevent propagation of electromagnetic energy into and out of the enclosure. The apparatus includes an access enclosure of electrically conductive material and ... | 06/27/1989 |
| 4823523 | Electromagnetic radiation shielding enclosure and shielding components A shielding enclosure for preventing propagation of electromagnetic radiation into or out of the enclosure comprising a support structure and a plurality of sheets of electrically conductive material supported thereon. Each of the sheets has an edge exten... | 04/25/1989 |
| 4611480 | Metallic wall having knockouts and method of forming An elongated wall formed substantially of metallic material. The wall includes a first surface and a second surface spaced from the first surface. A plurality of spaced knockout portions are disposed in incipient apertures extending through the wall and t... | 09/16/1986 |
| 4520051 | Method of waterproofing a porous wall A method of waterproofing a porous wall of a subterranean vault as provided by propelling a moisture activated, room temperature curable, pourable, self-leveling dimethylpolysillxane or dialkylpolysillxane which are generally referred to as silicone or TV... | 05/28/1985 |
| 4491608 | Method for applying a screed coat to a roof surface To build up a screed coat on a roof surface, a granular expanded inorganic material is subjected to an atomized spray of an adhesive consisting of a solution of waterglass and a hardener therefor so as to form a thin film of adhesive on each grain of the ... | 01/01/1985 |
| 4478975 | Compositions and process for the oilproofing and waterproofing treatment of construction materials The invention concerns the oilproofing and waterproofing treatment of construction materials by applying to them a composition which comprises by weight: (A) from 0.1 to 25% of a fluorinated copolymer formed from (1) 5 to 70% of a fluorinated ester of the form... | 10/23/1984 |
| 4244156 | Pole and piling protector A tubular plastic shell, with an overlapped longitudinal seam and longitudinally extending interior pockets that form exterior ribs, encircles a wooden pole or piling in an area to be protected. A foamed adhesive between the shell and pole fills and seals... | 01/13/1981 |
| 4160346 | Roof coating composition and construction A roof having an insulating blanket of plastic foam covered by a protective sheath made up of a shell of reinforced concrete covered by a weather-impervious rubbery textured membrane. The membrane and the shell are married together in the sheath, the shel... | 07/10/1979 |
| 4043089 | Overlap closure system for precast prestressed water tanks A prestressed concrete tank having a core wall comprising elongated panels of precast concrete having on their outer face a sheet of sheet metal presenting parallel, longitudinal, undercut channels, is shown. The precast panels are assembled and spaced, i... | 08/23/1977 |
