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 |
| 8122678 | Spin hardware for structural frame members A multi-component spin hardware is provided for connecting structural framing members to other structural framing members while allowing desired portions of the framing members to pivot, selectively displacing the framing members to variable positions. The spin hard... | 02/28/2012 |
| 7681373 | Structural support for manufactured housing type structures A method for supporting manufactured home structures by preventing their deterioration and devaluation through the installation of a robust foundation system. The foundation system comprises of a concrete footing, long lasting wall panels and roof panels made from s... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7409807 | Methods and apparatus for forming and placing generally horizontal structures One embodiment of the present invention provides for a method of placing a concrete structure in a generally horizontal position. The method includes building the concrete structure in an essentially vertical position, the concrete structure being defined by a first... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7243474 | Methods and apparatus for forming and placing generally horizontal structures One embodiment of the present invention provides for a method of placing a concrete structure in a generally horizontal position. The method includes building the concrete structure in an essentially vertical position, the concrete structure being defined by a first... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7204471 | Method and arrangement for forming construction panels and structures A form-work support arrangement for building form-work for moulding a concrete construction panel on top of a previously poured concrete panel (58). Generally the upper panel to be moulded has the same horizontal dimensions as the previously poured panel (... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7171787 | Rectangular tilt-up concrete tank construction A rectangular tilt-up concrete tank includes a concrete slab with a metal plate anchored thereto, the metal plate defining at least one substantially linear concrete side wall location. A plurality of preformed concrete side panels each having metal plates attached ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7159365 | System for making walls In a system for making walls, at least two pairs of connector plates are provided, each including receptacle for receiving an end of a structural member. At least one spacer plate is located between and rotatably coupled to successively positioned connector plates. ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7073299 | Circle wall track A curved metal track for receiving a series of metal studs and forming a part of a curved metal wall. The track comprises a plurality of sections with each section being pivotally connected to an adjacent section. Structurally each section comprises a base plate hav... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7048462 | Newel anchorage system A systematic solution is provided to the anchorage of newel posts designed for building methods that are not conducive to cutting holes in framed flooring or to building in support for posts in the joisting. These brackets connect quickly to newels and anchor anywhe... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6774344 | Process for adhering roofing material to a roof deck and assembly therefor The process of adhering asphaltic roofing tiles to a roof deck by covering the tiles on the deck with a heat blanket capable of generating a temperature of at least the cure temperature of the tiles thereby sealing the tiles to the deck. ... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6745519 | Garden window hangers The installation of a garden window which encloses an opening in the wall of a building is effected by installing a support structure above the wall opening from which the garden window can be hung, then hanging the garden window from this structure in opening closi... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6688073 | Method of forming a composite panel A method of forming a composite panel with a facade comprising a planar arrangement of thin discrete facers on a body of structural backing material. The method comprises the steps of providing a horizontal casting bed, providing a plurality of facers eac... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6658810 | Tilt-up concrete wall panel form and method of fabricating same An improved, lightweight, portable, and self-contained concrete form for fabricating tilt-up concrete walls is provided. The form includes a frame made from metal frame members joined at their ends with the frame members forming the sides of the frame. Th... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6334287 | Wall hinge A wooden studwall is erected utilizing a hinge, of metal plate, having a bottom plate, two outer legs and a center leg extending from one side of the bottom plate so that the hinge can be aligned, along a chalk snap line located along the subfloor, where ... | 01/01/2002 |
| 6332296 | Corner apparatus and method for forming corners of wallboard constructed walls A corner apparatus for forming inner or outer corner areas of wall structures. The apparatus comprises an elongated corner section having two planar panel portions attached by a living hinge. The two panel portions and living hinge are extruded from a hig... | 12/25/2001 |
| 6308467 | Wall positioning and bracing apparatus and method A wall positioning and bracing method is disclosed. The method comprises providing a device comprising first and second elongated members, each having proximal and distal ends, and being pivotally attached to one another at their proximal ends, such that ... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6253517 | Modular panel assembly system The present invention is an improved modular panel arrangement for the assembly of a first panel to a second modular panel or a portion of a permanent wall. The arrangement comprises a modular panel of generally rectilinear configuration, having at least ... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6050045 | Framing system for building construction A system for framing houses or other buildings which uses pre fabricated steel framing and which is quick and easy to construct. A prefabricated system is provided for framing complete building, on a foundation. Folding telescopic framing units are used f... | 04/18/2000 |
| 6018920 | Modular panel assembly system The present invention covers a modular panel assembly for the manufacture of a wall system from a plurality of thin modular wall panels of generally rectilinear configuration joined to one another. Each panel has an upper and a lower corner with a first c... | 02/01/2000 |
| 5956906 | Adjustable support brace An adjustable brace for a wall constructed from concrete masonry units or brick or precast. The brace has a inner member with a first section, a second section, and a center section connecting the first and second sections and having a connection for atta... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5901526 | Landscape timber connecting system A landscape timber connecting system for use with landscape timber or the like, and includes a first member and a second member. The first member having a bracket that is shaped to engage an end of a first landscape timber, and a first hinge component. Th... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5829213 | Concrete slab saver A device and method for eliminating scaring and damage to a concrete slab floor during the erection and placement of the associated surrounding concrete walls.... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5735100 | Folding telescopic prefabricated framing units for non-load-bearing walls A prefabricated framing unit for constructing non-load-bearing walls and partitions is disclosed. The framing units have vertical studs which both pivot in respect to the horizontal members, to allow collapsing of the unit, and telescope to allow the unit... | 04/07/1998 |
| 5381633 | Assembly and method for constructing a building An assembly is provided for constructing a building, which can be used to construct a high rise building. A building assembly unit is prefabricated in a factory, and is transported to a construction site. The unit includes a floor member and a pivotably c... | 01/17/1995 |
| 5322404 | Wall lifting device A lifting device for pivotally raising a prefabricated wall section from a substantially horizontal position to a vertical position on the floor of a building under construction comprising a trolley having a frame, a pair of spaced rollers mounted for rot... | 06/21/1994 |
| 5209030 | Prefabricated modular housing unit having a collapsible dormer A dormer structure is provided for a prefabricated modular housing unit. The dormer structure is collapsible so that the modular unit including a first and second floor may be shipped by tractor trailer. The collapsible dormer unit includes a vertical sid... | 05/11/1993 |
| 5127791 | Method for lifting and transporting a panel assembly An attachment to the boom of a boom-type vehicle is for lifting and supporting a panel assembly of the type having a panel and a purline. The purline is securely attached to the panel and disposed at an angle thereto. The attachment comprises an attachmen... | 07/07/1992 |
| 4977731 | Method of constructing masonry panels A method for constructing masonry (brick, thin brick, tile, marble, stone, etc.) panels. Masonry units are placed face-down on an adhesive-coated positioning board, joint control means are applied, and a standard tilt-wall or precast panel construction is... | 12/18/1990 |
| 4802316 | Eave truss and method for supporting and reinforcing a concrete or masonry wall and metal roof structure The invention provides an eave truss for anchoring, supporting and reinforcing a metal roof and "tilt-up" or other prefabricated concrete or masonry walls in a building against the vertical load exerted by the roof itself, the lateral load exerted by wind... | 02/07/1989 |
| 4761922 | Partition wall construction A method of, and components for, constructing non-load-bearing partition walls which can be disassembled and rearranged, so that the walls are either free-standing or braced to an existing wall and/or floor and/or ceiling and so that the partition walls c... | 08/09/1988 |
| 4676044 | Method of constructing a dormer while preserving the existing roof Method of creating a dormer, under any weather conditions, of any length up to the length of an existing gable roof, and involves cutting through portions of an existing roof section to establish a new dormer roof to enable the old roof to be saved, there... | 06/30/1987 |
| 4644709 | Omniform building system A prefabricated building module can be essentially completed before transporting to the erection site. Thin walls, along with structural floor and ceiling, are fabricated on a plane aligned with the floor, and interconnected with hinges. After complete fi... | 02/24/1987 |
| 4567709 | Method and apparatus for erecting a building A building having an equal number of exterior wall and roof sections is constructed of prefabricated building units each having a roof section and wall frame section pivotably affixed for relative pivotal movement. The building units are erected in pairs ... | 02/04/1986 |
| 4555890 | Process for the installation of curtain walls and apparatus for the execution of the process The invention basically provides for the installation of a curtain wall of a building using prefabricated wall elements of reasonable size provided in the interior of the building, on an existing floor thereof, while construction is taking place. Each wal... | 12/03/1985 |
| 4531338 | Building wall panel A building wall panel (14) is adapted to be mounted directly on the framework of a building and includes an exterior facing composed of thin, presized masonry panels (16) of, for instance, granite or marble, mounted on a support frame (18) by a plurality ... | 07/30/1985 |
| 4481743 | System and method for constructing walls and foundations employing structural components A system and method for erecting walls and foundations upon a base support from structural components, including a track assembly secured to a base support, a plurality of carrier assemblies each engagable with the track assembly to permit movement of the... | 11/13/1984 |
| 4242850 | Metal water tower A water tower can be erected by mounting each of a pair of generally two-dimensional support frames each having an upper portion and a pair of lower ground-engaging feet projecting therefrom for pivoting at the feet about a respective horizontal axis gene... | 01/06/1981 |
| 4123882 | Method of and apparatus for erectign concrete wall panels A concrete slab or panel poured in its horizontal position is fitted with anchor inserts embedded in the concrete that receive releasable pickup units or devices for connection of the panel to a hoist. Each insert has a tubular member of a relatively shor... | 11/07/1978 |
| 4104356 | Tilt-up panel bracket An improved reusable bracket for securing wood forms for the pouring of concrete tilt-up panels has a base which is fastened to the concrete deck with a powder-driven fastener and an upstanding portion. The opposite side edges of the bracket abut the form... | 08/01/1978 |
| 4085853 | Construction of buildings or parts thereof A tractor-trailer combination is used in a method of constructing a building wherein the trailer has an elongated rectangular walled space (divided longitudinally into three spaces) for hauling walls, construction materials or mold parts to the building s... | 04/25/1978 |
