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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6931811 | Floor covering, floor panels for forming such floor covering, and method for realizing such floor panels Floor covering, consisting of hard panels, with a laminated structure, whereby at least at the upper surface a printed decorative layer with a wood pattern is present, with thereupon a transparent layer of synthetic material in which impressions are formed, wherein ... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6925770 | Interlockable element for structure assembly set An interlockable element for a structure assembly set includes an at least partially planar body and a connector edge having associated therewith a first A-type and B-type connector pair disposed about a first axis of rotation and a second A-type and B-type connecto... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6823642 | Roof demand and zone based roofing system A system for constructing a roof on a roof support structure comprising (a) identifying and mapping the roof by zones of demand requirements throughout the area to be covered by the roof; (b) covering the area with metal panels; (c) choosing a connecting process for... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6810629 | Window well cover apparatus An apparatus for serving as a cover for a window well associated with a window of a building and including a frame member having two vertically spaced apart inwardly extending projections, a retainer assembly that serves as a connection between the frame member and ... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6810635 | Automotive window trim molding An automotive window trim molding for fixed glass windows is formed from a flexible polymeric material and has a channel section for receiving an edge of a fixed glass window. A double-sided adhesive foam tape is provided on an interior wall of the channel section t... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6807779 | Facade and/or roof and sealing strip The invention relates to a facade and/or a roof comprising a metal framework. Preferably, the case bays of said metal framework can be provided with insulating glass panes. The vertical member profiles and the cross member profiles comprise sealing grooves (5, 6,... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6802162 | Construction block and method A construction block which has improved thermal insulation qualities, has improved sound transmission migration reduction properties, and which reduces or outright eliminates the effects of a seam failure. The construction block is comprised of a pair of generally p... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6799408 | Clip framing system A framing system for adjustably connecting building components comprising an outer stud, an interior support member, and a connecting clip. ... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6796095 | Tile mounting strip An elongate tile mounting strip that includes a center body with two extension edges, the extension edges being oriented substantially perpendicular to one another and positioned at opposite corners of the body. A first of the extension edges and a substantially per... | 09/28/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6793971 | Methods and devices for manufacturing insulating glass units The present invention provides methods and apparatus for manufacturing insulating glass units. In apparatus and method of using the apparatus is provided by which adhesive is applied to the end regions of the insulating glass unit with one or more nozzles while a se... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6789365 | Side-welded anchors and reinforcements for masonry walls Side-welded anchor and reinforcement devices for a cavity wall are disclosed. The devices are combined with interlocking veneer anchors, and with veneer reinforcements to form unique anchoring systems. The components of each system are structured from reinforcing wi... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6786008 | Eaves trough with a gutter shield A gutter guard for protecting a gutter, the guard member having an elongated configuration with a generally planar central portion having a plurality of apertures extending therethrough, first and second longitudinally extending opposed sides located on either side ... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6782673 | Concrete block for use in fence or building construction A block for use in construction has opposed front and rear surfaces, opposed top and bottom surfaces, and a pair of opposed ends. The top and bottom surfaces are complementarity profiled to mutually interfit. The end surfaces are shaped to permit a plurality of bloc... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6782666 | Apparatus for covering exposed rafters The present invention is an apparatus that provides both a protective and a decorative covering, or sleeving, for rafters. Generally, the apparatus is a U-shaped sleeve that has upper and lower horizontal flanges that run the entire longitudinal length of the member... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6775951 | Metal roofing light transmitting panel A light transmitting panel of the type for connecting within a metal roofing system is provided. The light transmitting panel includes a translucent panel, a metal panel and a linear coefficient buffer therebetween to allow the repective panels to expand and contrac... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6772569 | Tongue and groove panel A composite wood panel is disclosed, the wood panel having parallel first and second longitudinal edges, and parallel upper and lower faces, and comprising: a groove formed along the second longitudinal edge, a complementary shaped tongue formed along the first long... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6763641 | Gridless free form plank ceiling A suspended ceiling island is constructed of sheet metal panels that since they are assembled without a supporting gridwork can be configured to create substantially any desired free form island shape. Typically, the panels have a pair of generally opposed straight ... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6763643 | Flooring material comprising flooring elements which are assembled by means of separate joining elements Flooring material comprising board shaped floor elements (1) which are provided with edges (2), a lower side (5) and a decorative upper surface (3). The floor elements (1) are intended to be joined by means of separate joining prof... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6761003 | Fixing device for the fixing of sheet material to a sub-structure The invention relates to a retaining means (10) for fixing panel-form material, for example, glass panes (12) of a glass facing, to a substructure (14). The invention proposes constructing the retaining means (10) with a support (16 | 07/13/2004 |
| 6761001 | Frame shear assembly for walls Lateral motion devices are used in conjunction with shear assemblies to further dissipate shear forces on buildings. In one embodiment, the lateral motion device is interposed between the shear assembly and the upper portion of the wall to permit relative motion the... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6758018 | Power driven nails for sheathing having enlarged diameter heads for enhanced retention and method The present invention provides a nail suitable for sheathing which provides an enhanced resistance to failure. The nail includes an enlarged head as well as a shank having surface deformations. Sheathing panels are secured to a framing structure through the use of t... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6754992 | Connecting apparatus A connector for providing a load supporting connection between a first “supporting” structural member and a second structural member supported thereby comprises a flange and an integral web formed with one or an array of two or more spaced slots. The flange may ... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6754995 | Panel for forming on-site a multi-function channel for being self-retaining between, and by, a pair of parallel, adjacent, and spaced-apart framing members without a need for fasteners A panel for forming on-site a multi-function channel. The panel is a sheet of material that is rectangular-shaped, slightly compressible, thermally insulating, and has a pair of pre-printed channel flange fold lines that extend the entire length thereof and which fo... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6751916 | Decorative structure with slotted grid and detachably secured tiles The invention comprises an apertured frame secured to a substrate and having a slotted arrangement adapted to receive and secure properly shaped tiles. ... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6751920 | Retrofit hurricane and earthquake protection Retrofit connectors that secure together the outside sheathing and underlying structural members of wood-frame or masonry houses, preventing damage when subjected to lateral stresses from a hurricane, or transverse loads from an earthquake. The connectors have speci... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6742315 | Method of making a wall system The present invention is a method of making a building wall panel or building wall panel system. The building wall panels are made by taking a standard panel of metal roof decking having alternating ridges and channels and attaching a length of board stock, such as ... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6742307 | Adjustable cubicle system The present invention recites a system for forming individual work areas within an open area. The system includes a spine wall extending vertically from a surface of the open area. A first work surface extends along and substantially perpendicular to one side of the... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6739097 | Floor element for a floor heating or cooling system, and a process for manufacturing the element An element, such as a floor element, for floor heating systems and the like, and a method of manufacturing such element. The element includes a sheet having at least one channel and a heat transfer layer which extends over one main surface of the sheet and on each s... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6729091 | Floor element with guiding means Floor element (1), which is mainly in the form of a board with triangular, quadratic, rectangular, rhomboidal or polygonal shape as seen from above. The floor element (1) is provided with edges (2), a lower side (7) and a decorative upper... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6725608 | Garage overhead storage assembly A storage assembly consisting of a storage space below a garage ceiling with rafters and a ceiling panel and above an opened overhead garage door, the ceiling panel having tie receiving apertures, a plurality of ceiling catching beams extending perpendicularly over ... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6725621 | Power generation system and method of construction The present invention is an improved power generation facility and method of construction. The improved power generation facility of the present invention provides a low impact implementation suitable for placement in or near a developed, populated area comprising u... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6722382 | Umbrella An umbrella includes a tubular runner slidably sleeved on a stem between upper and lower positions. A tubular upper end portion of the stem defines a plurality of angularly displaced slots such that anchored segments of an anchored wire are exposed therefrom for piv... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6722086 | Modular structure system The present invention provides an improved modular system for constructing a tubular structure. The improved system allows the tubing to be assembled and disassembled in a direction perpendicular to a centerline of the tubing without having to move the tubing along ... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6718715 | Hardwood floor pad with improved restoration capability A pad for a hardwood floor which has an upper layer of floorboards and a lower subfloor, and a plurality of the pads supporting the subfloor and floorboards in spaced relation above a base, each of the pads including horizontally oriented triangular openings defined... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6715255 | Foldable support structure with hinged sawtooth wall members and rigid end cap A foldable truss member suitable for commercial displays includes a plurality of side members that are adjacently hinged together. The side members include support members and bridging members having extensions. The side members are joined into a foldable structure ... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6715724 | Adjustable support for a fireplace An adjustable support structure for a fireplace including upper and lower bars extending in a longitudinal direction, the upper bar being positioned above the lower bar and including a surface upon which the fireplace can rest. First and second cross bars are also i... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6711864 | Wood deck plank with protective cladding A plank having a wood core with a groove formed in each of its sides and a protective cladding formed on its top surface. The wood core is formed by bonding a plurality of wood strips or chips together. The cladding is provided by a sheet of a material selected from... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6705054 | Reusable hurricane window glass film protection A hurricane resistant window vinyl film having visible light transmission and rip-stop, composed of a double layer of plastic film with a scrim laminated between the two pieces of plastic vinyl coated on one outside side with a pressure-sensitive adhesive that is re... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6705051 | Method of transporting prefabricated module with roof mounted in a horizontal position and apparatus for mounting the roof during transport A method of transporting a module of a modular structure to a building site on a transporter with a roof of the module in a horizontal position, and an apparatus for coupling the roof to the base structure of the module to permit movement of the roof between the hor... | 03/16/2004 |
