Static structures (e.g., buildings) inventions 01/07

20070017162 - Gutter cover with a clip and method of installing the same: A gutter cover with clip is provided that operates with a variety of gutter styles to capture roof runoff while preventing debris from entering the gutter. The gutter cover is an elongated panel of sufficient width to bridge a roof to the far side of the gutter. A radiused edge... Agent: John H. Thomas, P.C.

20070017163 - Cable drive and control system for movable stadium roof panels: A convertible stadium includes a playing field, a seating area, a stationary roof structure and a large, heavy roof panel mounted for movement with respect to the stationary roof structure, A plurality of cable drums are mounted for movement together with the roof panel. Each cable drum has at least... Agent: Knoble, Yoshida & Dunleavy

20070017164 - Lateral release mechanism for movable roof panels: A movable roof member includes a transport mechanism that is constructed and arranged to permit the roof member to move in a predetermined path with respect to the underlying structure of the supporting edifice. The transport mechanism includes structure for supporting both ends of the roof member, which bridges an... Agent: Knoble, Yoshida & Dunleavy

20070017165 - Decoration of conservatories: In order to decorate a conservatory made from aluminium structural members and plastics covers and cappings, such covers and/or cappings (2) on eaves beams (1) or windowsills, for example, are arranged to receive decorative inserts (3).... Agent: Wood, Phillips, Katz, Clark & Mortimer

20070017166 - System for fixing an object in the ground by means of a peg: The invention relates to a system for fixing an object in the ground, comprising at least one fixing peg (10) and means for carrying out the above. The peg (10) comprises a tube (14) and at least two lugs (28) on the lower end of a central support rod (24).... Agent: Cantor Colburn, LLP

20070017167 - Nuclear facility and method for operating a nuclear facility: A technical installation, especially a nuclear power plant, has a number of system components that are respectively supported by a number of beams, and a number of pressurized conduits. The technical installation is designed in such a way that secondary damage occurring in the surroundings of pressurized conduits are kept... Agent: Lerner Greenberg Stemer LLP

20070017168 - Dual panel apparatus: The present invention relates to a dual panel apparatus in which a data driver is located between a first panel and a second panel. The dual panel apparatus includes a first panel, a second panel, and a driver. The first panel has first pixels. The second panel has second pixels.... Agent: Fleshner & Kim, LLP

20070017169 - Stair bracket system and method: A stairway has a pair of stringers, mounted in inclined, spaced-apart, parallel relationship with at least one stair assembly, disposed in spanning relationship across the stringers. Each stringer has a top surface and a side surface. Each stair assembly has a pair of brackets and a tread with each end... Agent: Standley Law Group LLP

20070017170 - Support apparatus and method for assisted traversal of a structure: Embodiments of the invention relate to an apparatus for assisted walking on stairs or other sloped surfaces. The apparatus may also be used for assisted walking on slippery surfaces. The apparatus comprises a fixed support and a moveable support. The fixed support is fixed relative to the stairs or other... Agent: Bereskin And Parr

20070017171 - Wall panel system: The invention provides a wall panel system including a supporting structure; and a plurality of plates (3), each plate having a first pair of edges (6) for engaging with the support structure and a second pair of edges (9), each plate being shaped such that the second pair of edges... Agent: Fraser Martin & Miller LLC

20070017172 - Space division system with technology: A space division system (100) is disclosed, with the space division system (100) incorporating technology. The space division system (100) is disclosed as having a space divider (102) vertically suspended from a rail system (104). The rail system (104) includes a rail (106) with a pair of hanger clips (108)... Agent: Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett LLP

20070017173 - Supporting bolt and supporting system for raised access floor with the same: The present invention provides a supporting bolt, and a supporting system for a raised access floor with the same, having advantages of improved fluidity of an adhesive. The supporting bolt for a supporting system for a raised access floor includes a bolt body having a screw thread for combining with... Agent: Cantor Colburn, LLP

20070017174 - Building wall structure: A removable wall skirting system is disclosed. In a wall structure where an interior wall cladding (30) is carried by a frame and in which a gap (50) is provided between a bottom edge of the cladding and a bottom wall frame member (10) of the frame, the removable wall... Agent: Heller Ehrman White & Mcauliffe LLP

20070017175 - Weep hole cover: A weep hole cover fits into an existing weep hole and expands for a friction fit in the weep hole. A vertical front plate includes a plurality of holes to permit seepage from the air gap behind a brick facade. A pair of vertical side plates extend back from the... Agent: Tim Cook

20070017176 - Masonry wall system: The masonry block wall system comprises masonry blocks fastened together with interconnecting threaded steel fasteners. Four fasteners on each block connect with a pair of identical blocks immediately above and a pair of identical blocks immediately below the block. The resulting masonry wall is structurally sound and allows large vertical... Agent: Ade & Company Inc. 1795 Henderson Highway

20070017177 - Embedded metal reinforced structural element and methods for design and manufacture: The present invention relates to reinforced structural timbers. Such timbers may include an elongated structural member comprised of one or more elongated non-metallic composite materials and one or more pieces of embedded metal assembled to form a composite structural element.... Agent: James F. Boland

20070017178 - Attic hatch: A prefabricated attic hatch includes a frame comprising an outer frame and an inner frame. The inner frame encloses a central insulating panel which is fabricated from metal-skinned insulating foam. A preferred material for the panel is metal insulated door waste material. A method of fabricating attic hatches includes the... Agent: Edward Yoo C/o Bennett Jones

20070017179 - Acoustical canopy system: An interior building system which includes a curved, acoustical, self-supporting composite panel which differentiates and accents the interior building space, and, at the same time, provides substantial sound absorbing capabilities. The composite panel is composed of two or more layers of non self-supporting soft fiber material and a discontinuous layer... Agent: Armstrong World Industries, Inc. Legal Department

20070017180 - Network floor structure: A network floor structure is specifically composed of main bodies made by a plurality of wood-plastic material, which is processed with an injection molding in a whole unit. The main body includes a base board and a plurality of cover boards, wherein a plurality of conduction conduits are formed by... Agent: Troxell Law Office PLLC

20070011953 - Method of allocating advertising space & system therefor: A built structure having an upward facing surface; the built structure supporting a first image and a second image; the upward facing surface overlaid by the first image in the form of first indicia; the first image arranged for visibility from overflying craft; and wherein revenue is derived from the... Agent: Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP

20070011954 - Playground apparatus: A playground apparatus comprising at least three separate elongated plank extending in a generally horizontally spaced end-to-end relationship, at least one pivotal support member for pivotally supporting each of the elongated plank in vertically spaced relationship above a support surface for vertical pivotal movement of opposite ends of the elongated... Agent: Jacobson & Johnson

20070011955 - Scaffolding shelter: A scaffolding shelter having at least one wall and at least partially enclosing a scaffolding made of scaffolding sections. The scaffolding shelter comprises a plurality of self-supporting wall panels, each wall panel defining edges and being adapted to form at least a portion of a wall of the scaffolding shelter;... Agent: Andre Richard

20070011956 - Method and system for venting roofs and walls: A venting system that is incorporated into the roof and/or wall allows the same to provide continuous air flow to ventilate the roofs and walls and prevent condensation build up and ultimate water damage to the structure. The channeled venting system is incorporated into the roof and/or wall sheathing and... Agent: Keusey, Tutunjian & Bitetto, P.C.

20070011957 - Roof and wall venting system: A venting system that is incorporated into the roof and/or wall allows the same to provide continuous air flow to ventilate the roofs and walls and prevent condensation build up and ultimate water damage to the structure. The venting system is adapted to allow air flow around air flow obstacles... Agent: Keusey, Tutunjian & Bitetto, P.C.

20070011958 - Insect control for buildings: The intrusion of insects into a home or similar building is controlled by utilizing insect controlling plastic materials in the construction of the building. The insect controlling plastic building materials are manufactured by first blending one or more plastic resins with one or more insect controlling chemical agents to form... Agent: Michael A. O'neil, P.C.

20070011959 - Shear wall template: A template for use in constructing shear panels in the construction trade, and its method of use permitting precise positioning of nails or other fasteners in attaching shear panels to other construction members, thus facilitating and accelerating the framing of building structures.... Agent: Mcnichols Randick O'dea & Tooliatos, LLP

20070011960 - Jack rafter connectors: A jack rafter connector comprises a first part (70) insertable in a first hollow roof beam (7) and a second part (90) for attachment to the side of a second roof beam (4), said parts being mutually engageable to connect the first and second roof beams, one of which constitutes... Agent: Wood, Phillips, Katz, Clark & Mortimer

20070011961 - Connector for sash window frame members: A connector for joining frame members of a window assembly is provided. Each frame member has a channel to receive the connector. The connector comprises a pair of spaced longitudinal members and a pair of transverse members attached to the longitudinal members to form a frame. The frame has a... Agent: Wallenstein & Wagner, Ltd.

20070011962 - Relating to impact-resistant structures and assemblies: A transparent assembly locatable in a building surface having a rebate is described. The assembly has a transparent panel and one or more high tensile strength flexible material reinforcement pieces extending laterally from the panel to provide non-rigid attachment of the assembly to a subframe and/or wall, wherein the attachment... Agent: Gregory J. Lavorgna, Esquire Drinker Biddle & Reath

20070011963 - Hide a pipe: The “HIDE A PIPE” is an improved ornamental product to fit over vent pipes, with representation of unlimited themes to enhance and brighten a morose house roof that could match any fantasy, coping with technical plumbing requirements.... Agent: Adel Edward Checri

20070011964 - Composite wall tie system and method: A composite wall tie structure is disclosed for supporting or anchoring building materials to a building structure. The composite wall tie has a vertical leg for affixation to a building structure and a horizontal leg for placement in the mortar between courses of building materials. The horizontal portion of the... Agent: David J. Bolduc

20070011965 - Building and method of constructing same: The present invention provides a house or light commercial building built on a building site including a foundation system having a foundation and a sill plate; a wall system attached to the foundation system, the wall system having a plurality of studs, an exterior sheathing, and a top plate for... Agent: Amin Law, LLC

20070011966 - Bonded siding panels: A polymer siding panel for mounting on a wall surface that in one embodiment includes at least two horizontal adjacent sections and a plurality of decorative elements integrally formed with the said panel and disposed in at least one row. The panel may also include an upwardly facing channel formed... Agent: Baker & Daniels LLP

20070011967 - Structural foamed panel and method of making the same: A panel or multi-panel structure in which each of the panels includes a pair of spaced substantially planar sheets connected with one another by connection members and a foam core.... Agent: Dorsey & Whitney LLP Intellectual Property Department

20070011968 - Architectural finish attachment assembly apparatus and method: An architectural finish attachment assembly (100 and 700) formed in accordance with the present invention for coupling an architectural finish (102) to a building structure (104). The architectural finish attachment assembly includes a base structure (110 and 710) having a first surface (124 and 752) adapted to engage the building... Agent: Christensen, O'connor, Johnson, Kindness, PLLC

20070011969 - Demountable paneling system: A demountable and remountable wall assembly for partitioning room space between an overhead and a floor, the major elements of which are reusable. The assembly provides one or two walls, at lease one of which has an outer fastener-free surface. Additionally, the fastener-free surface may be made substantially smooth and... Agent: Patterson & Sheridan, L.L.P.

20070011970 - Contact stiffeners for structural skins: An internal stiffening member of varying configurations in which the stiffening elements support the skin using a compression-only load path is dislcosed. In the preferred embodiment, the stiffening element has a peripheral edge that is adapted to be press fit into contact with the skin. The stiffening member may be... Agent: Law Offices Of James E. Walton, PLLC

20070011972 - Steel-frame construction systems and methods: A wall stud includes a steel member having a generally rectangular cross-sectional shape and having at least first, second and third sides, the first and second sides being opposite one another. The wall stud also includes a first foam member having a generally rectangular cross-sectional shape. The first foam member... Agent: Townsend And Townsend And Crew, LLP

20070011971 - Wall framing assembly and method of securing a stud to a header or footer: A wall frame assembly including a stud and track member, the stud having an elongated body and two depending sidewalls with inward indented channels. The track having a track body and two opposed depending flanges, the depending flange having a projection that is configured to mate with the indented channel... Agent: Wallenstein & Wagner, Ltd.

20070011973 - Building block and system for manufacture: A compressed building block formed of a pre-mix of fly ash, either of the Class C type, or provided from sugar beet waste lime, are combined with either ground or pulverized wood and/or chips, or with fine sand, having a small amount of Portland cement added thereto, moisturized, and then... Agent: Paul M. Denk

20070011975 - Decorative ceiling panel: A decorative panel, method of manufacture and installation on a surface of a room is described. The decorative panel is formed from a material that can shaped having a decorative portion, two female mounting portions and two male portions. The female portions have punched holes for fastening the panels directly... Agent: Stephen B. Ackerman

20070011976 - Siding panel with insulated backing panel: A siding panel of a siding assembly has a nailing hem and a first upwardly opening channel connected to the nailing hem. A downwardly opening channel is connected to the first channel. An upper portion of an upper course forms a portion of the downwardly opening channel. An upper shoulder... Agent: Banner & Witcoff, Ltd.

20070011974 - Supporting framework for a facade: A framework for a facade is constructed from adjacently arranged flat facade elements such as glass panes, decorative panels or the like and comprises profiled supports. The profiled supports are formed from retaining bars which are parallel to the facade surface and from webs which are approximately perpendicular to the... Agent: Jordan And Hamburg LLP

20070011977 - Novel hanger for gypsum board walls: The instant invention relates to a novel powerful wall hanger for supporting different objects. Particularly, the invention concerns a hanger that is used in gypsum board and similar walls and that's provides a stable and safe holder of variable weights.... Agent: Ferraiuoli Torres Marchand & Rovira

20070011978 - Shingle with reinforcement layer: A shingle and a method of making it is provided in which the rear surface of the shingle is provided with an attached reinforcement layer through which fasteners may be applied when the shingle is applied to a roof.... Agent: John F. Mcnulty Paul & Paul

20070011979 - Stacking masonry block system with locking starter device: A masonry block system that employs blocks with unique surfaces, top and bottom, and a locking starter rail for placement below the block wall. The surfaces of the block and the shape of the starter rail are configured so as to lock together, providing a wall system. The system can... Agent: Schmeiser, Olsen & Watts

20070011980 - Interlocking tile: An interlocking tile is used to form a floor with adjacent tiles each tile preferably has four sides with first interlocks on the first and second sides and second interlocks on the third and fourth side. The tile can interlock with adjacent tiles as long as the interlocking sides are... Agent: Daryl W Schnurr Miller Thomson LLP

20070011981 - Method for laying and interlocking panels: Rectangular floor panels, a fastening system for joining the panels, and a method for laying and interlocking the panels are disclosed. The panels are provided complementary, form-fitting retaining profiles extending over the length of the sides. The complementary edges of the panels allow two adjacent panels to be positively joined... Agent: Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, LLP Attn: Gregory M Stone

20070011982 - Identification of terrestrial foliage location, type and height for scaled physical models: A method for identifying modeling characteristics of items of foliage on a piece of real property so that the property's foliage can be accurately modeled on a site model portion of an architectural model. The characteristics determined for each item of foliage is its location (in longitude and latitude within... Agent: Roberts, Mardula & Wertheim, LLC

20070011983 - Space frames and connection node arrangement for them: A node connector in a double layer grid-type of space frame preferably is an extrusion which includes an open-ended tubular portion for snugly at least substantially encircling a frame chord member of desired cross-sectional configuration which is disposable in the passage. The node connector has fixed external elements which extend... Agent: Christie, Parker & Hale, LLP

20070011984 - Structural connector for a drilling rig substructure: A method and apparatus for connecting sections of a drilling rig substructure is disclosed. The disclosed invention is a unique structural connector in which sections of a drilling rig substructure can be connected together without the use of pins or pin-type connectors. The structural connector of the present invention utilizes... Agent: Howrey LLP

20070011985 - Non metallic rebar support: A rebar support is provided through an arm-type apparatus, which may have a plurality of dimensions for different concrete constructions. A tube in the apparatus is slid over an upright support such as a grade stake to hold the apparatus in place. Multiple instances of the apparatus may thus be... Agent: Galasso & Associates, Lp

20070011986 - Exterior insulation and finish system and method and tool for installing same: An exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS) is provided for use with associated insulation and substrate layers of a building. The system includes primary and secondary water resistant barriers on first and second surfaces of the associated insulation layer. The secondary water resistant barrier includes a single adhesive and sealing... Agent: Fay, Sharpe, Fagan, Minnich & Mckee, LLP

20070011987 - Joiner panel system: A composite panel system has a plurality of planar joiner panels joined along longitudinal side edges arranged to interlock when axial tensile and compressive forces are exerted in the plane of the joiner panels and when out-of-plane bending stresses are exerted on the joiner panels. In a method of forming... Agent: Weingarten, Schurgin, Gagnebin & Lebovici LLP

20070011988 - Fireproof glazing unit: The disclosure relates to a fireproof glazing unit including at least two spaced-apart transparent substrates, with a transparent fireproof layer disposed between the substrate. A transparent TiO2 layer, which reduces the incidence of UV radiation onto the fireproof layer, is disposed on at least one side of the fireproof layer.... Agent: Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP

20070006537 - Modular area wall: A modular area wall system for constructing area wall assemblies at a jobsite. The area wall system provides modular sections of varying heights, each provided with a connection plate and a strengthening rib to allow them to be connected to one another in a simple and secure manner. By providing... Agent: Brett J. Trout, P.C.

20070006538 - Earthquake shock damper: An earthquake shock damper has two connectors, two shaft assemblies, multiple energy absorbers, multiple spacers and multiple energy distribution assemblies. The connectors are connected to structural members of a building. The shaft assemblies are coaxially attached respectively to the connectors. The energy absorbers are mounted around the shaft assemblies, and... Agent: Rabin & Berdo, P.C.

20070006539 - Log construction flexible seal gasket: A wood log of any dimension having a relatively flat upper and lower surface for the construction of log walls and log buildings. The flat portion of the logs may also have tongue and grooves, dog ears, radiuses or similar machined into them. A custom cut groove running the desired... Agent: Russell Gurstein

20070006540 - Apparatus and method for supporting a modular building: A method of supporting a building securing one end of a support stand having a telescopic structure to a movable concrete footer. The support stand may have another end with a support assembly mounted to the telescopic structure. The method includes supporting the building with support assembly of the support... Agent: Banner & Witcoff

20070006541 - Tower foundation, in particular for a wind energy turbine: A tower, in particular for a wind energy turbine, comprises a first tower segment (18) having a wall (20) comprising concrete material and a second tower segment (26) having a wall (28) comprising steel. The wall (28) of the second tower segment (26) comprises an end portion (30) embedded in... Agent: Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman

20070006542 - Modular polymeric projectile absorbing armor: A building block that can be assembled into structures without requiring special end or corner pieces. The block has top and bottom surfaces that contain a cooperating projection and slot for stacking the blocks. Two end surfaces and two side surfaces complete an enclosed volume. One side and one end... Agent: Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC

20070006543 - Joint for panels: A joint (1) having a first edge (2) and a second edge (3), the first edge (2) being provided with a distal edge (21) and a downwards protruding heel (22) The distal edge (21) is further provided with an upper joint edge (25) beneath which a groove (23) is arranged.... Agent: Stevens Davis Miller & Mosher, LLP

20070006544 - Interlocking panels: Interlocking panels include a frame configured as a perimeter of a panel, the frame including at least one engageable frame portion. The panel defines at least one side opening disposed adjacent the engageable frame portion(s) so that one panel may be attached to another panel by at least one connection... Agent: High Technology Patents, Inc.

20070006545 - Hollow wall base: A method for manufacturing a flexible, extruded plastic wall base with a hollow core is presented. The method includes using extrusion die for heating and extruding plastics using a multi-functional insert within the die and air pressure to create a hollow core in the wall base. The hollow core allows... Agent: D. Peter Hochberg Co. L.p.a.

20070006546 - Three-around cutting pattern for title roofing material: An apparatus and method for bundling shingles includes a sorting mechanism for separating and stacking shingles into multiple bundles of sorted shingles such that each bundle has a different repeating sequence of shingles.... Agent: Owens Corning

20070006547 - Apparatus and method for removing floor tile: An apparatus and a method that is used to mechanically remove flooring tiles intact from the foundation and then after the foundation and tile surfaces have been prepared, the same tile is set undamaged.... Agent: Jack M. York

20070006548 - Drywall repair tool and method: A drywall repair tool for repairing a localized defect in drywall, and the method of using same, the tool having a conical abrading surface, a circular cutting rim and an annular abutment collar, whereby rotation of the tool creates a hole having a conical wall, where the inner diameter of... Agent: Rogers Towers, P.A.

20070000181 - Magnetic induction dynamical devices for damping impacts and heating objects: Proposed MID-devices comprise magnetic and electro-conductive means. High winds impacts or intermittent loads actuate a relative motion of the magnetic and electro-conductive means, inducing electric current within the latter, providing a damping of said impacts or loads, providing a heating usable for warming up homes, clothes (in gloves—by clapping hands),... Agent: Aleksandr Smushkovich

20070000182 - Inflatable structure(s): The invention relates to inflatable structure(s) comprising large openings that are formed by construction elements that can be used to dimension a base module. The aforementioned module comprises means that can be used to increase the number of surfaces of same. According to the invention, some or all of the... Agent: Abelman, Frayne & Schwab

20070000183 - Storm protection apparatus: An apparatus for use in connecting an asset comprises one or more sheet members adapted to be located over an upper surface of an asset and secured between suitable anchors, preferably secured to the ground. In one disclosed embodiment the apparatus is modular and comprises a plurality of sheets releasably... Agent: Law Offices Of Christopher L. Makay

20070000184 - Molded sectioned riser and locking cover: A riser formed from a plurality of curved cylindrical segments with vertical side edges having mating vertically tapered projections and slots brought into interlocking engagement to pull confronting surfaces together as the tapered elements become increasingly mechanically engaged. The segments are assembled by a sliding engagement of the protruding mating... Agent: Indianapolis Office 27879 Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione

20070000185 - Sports arena theme restaurant: A sports arena theme restaurant which provides a central floor area surrounded by a plurality of tiers on at least one of which a concourse circumnavigates the central floor area to communicate with a kitchen and a plurality of stairways to provide a restaurant service pattern to seating areas established... Agent: Cr Miles, P.C.

20070000186 - Molded plastic canopy: A lightweight, molded plastic canopy has a sloped or peaked roof and mounting flanges that enable the canopy to be attached to an exterior wall above a door. The canopy is configured so that several canopies can be nested together for display and shipment.... Agent: Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC

20070000187 - Lateral force resistance device: A lateral force resistance device for a ground achoring system suitably used in expansive soils has an inner sleeve structure and an outer collar connected to the inner sleeve structure by a plurality of load transfer members such as longitudinal load transfer plates. The lateral force resistance device is embedded... Agent: Beeson Skinner Beverly, LLP

20070000188 - Wind, hurricane, and cold protection devices: The invention concerns devices protecting a frangible object against high wind loads, described in several embodiments including cushioning means, performed as differently shaped chambers or bladder-panels, inflated by fluid, substantially compressed air, preferably enclosed into fence means, interconnected by connecting means, essentially hoses, positioned in front of and mostly attached... Agent: Aleksandr Smushkovich

20070000189 - Fort: A fort includes a defense, a top cover, and a plurality of shooting windows. The top cover is mounted on top of the defense. The top cover includes an inverted bowl-like top wall with an opening. The top cover further includes a peripheral wall extending along a periphery of the... Agent: Stites & Harbison PLLC

20070000190 - Panel for the production of a swimming pool: The invention relates to a panel which is used to produce a swimming pool. The inventive panel is obtained using a method involving the compression injection of a plastic material, in particular, a recycled plastic material. The panel is provided with an essentially flat or curved quadrangular shape which is... Agent: Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti PC

20070000191 - Spiral staircase kit: A spiral staircase kit has only a few different components, including a plurality of step members with step surfaces, donut-shaped end sections and lower support members. The steps are mounted in offset fashion, through a vertically standing support post. Spacer sleeves separate each of the steps, whose lower support members... Agent: Hollstein Keating Cattell Johnson & Goldstein P.C. Willow Ridge Executive Office Park

20070000192 - Ridge vent apparatus: A ridge ventilator for covering an open ridge of a roof while promoting ventilation of a space beneath the roof. The ridge ventilator has a sectional body having a first side and a second side, a number of partitions extending across said body between said sides, as well as a... Agent: Hoffmann & Baron, LLP

20070000194 - Stabilized window structures and methods for stabilizing and removing shattered window panes: A stabilized window structure includes a window frame, a shattered window pane disposed in the window frame, and a layer of unifying material bonded to the window pane to form a cohesive mass removable from the frame as one or more integral and unitary pieces. A method of stabilizing and... Agent: Robert H. Epstein

20070000193 - Storm panel mounting assembly: Channel members for mounting a storm panel over glass windows and doors are incorporated within the window and door trim members, headed bolts being contained within the channels by the bolt heads with their shanks extending through an open slot of the channel member and extending through apertures located at... Agent: Lawrence R. Radanovic, Esq.

20070000195 - Decorative lattice structure and methods for manufacturing and installing same: A decorative lattice that simulates the look and feel of decorative ironwork by combining carving techniques and coating techniques is described. The decorative latticework is made of a sheet material such as a composite wood/fiber board material. The decorative lattice is suitable for a mass customization manufacturing processes.... Agent: Andrew G. Dinovo Jenkens & Gilchrist, A Professional Corporation

20070000196 - Decorative corner guard: A decorative corner moulding and guard for protecting an edge of intersecting surfaces including a pair of elongated segments joined at an angle, each of the joined segments having an inner surface and an outer surface. Each inner surface is substantially flat to contact one of the intersecting surfaces. Each... Agent: Nixon Peabody, LLP

20070000197 - Structural decking system: A main decking panel for a structural decking system that includes a plurality of the main decking panels is disclosed. The main decking panel includes a base component that includes a central pan (7) and lap joints (9) on each side of the pan to enable adjacent main decking panels... Agent: Merchant & Gould PC

20070000198 - Corrugated steel deck system including acoustic features: The present invention relates to a sound rated floor system for inhibiting sound transmission between floors. The system includes a corrugated steel deck; a first layer of cementitious material or board or sheet applied over the corrugated steel deck; a sound insulation mat or board applied over the first layer;... Agent: Stevens Davis Miller & Mosher, LLP

20070000199 - Method to bond concrete slab to metal: The method of bonding concrete to a metal substrate eliminates the additional costs in time and labor involved in providing a mechanical bond between concrete and metal surfaces (e.g., construction steel). The method involves the use of an adhesive bonding agent applied between the concrete and metal components that cures... Agent: Litman Law Offices, Ltd

20070000200 - Louver style roof system and method: A patio-style roof system and method. The roof system utilizes a trusses, to which are coupled a plurality of louver panels. To facilitate such coupling, the trusses may have notched louver panel supports, to which the louver panels may be attached in a preferably tools-free manner. The trusses may be... Agent: Weiss & Moy PC

20070000201 - Ceiling system with technology: A ceiling system (100) is disclosed, and illustrated in various embodiments as may be utilized within an architectural interior (102). The ceiling system (100) includes shielding elements (116) supported through the use of parallel and spaced apart rails (118). The rails are suspended through the use of suspension cables (121)... Agent: Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett LLP

20070000202 - Artificial stone slab having a lining structure: An artificial stone slab having a lining structure is used as an internal framework of the artificial stone slab for reducing the consumption of artificial stone material and the total weight of the artificial stone slab, and thus the artificial stone slab of the invention can greatly lower the construction... Agent: Charles E. Baxley, Esq.

20070000203 - Block: The building blocks according to the present invention are classified into a first piece P1 and a second piece P2. The first piece P1 has a groove G provided therein of which two surfaces Ga, Ga are tilted symmetrically from the reference plane H orthogonal to a flat plane S... Agent: Rader Fishman & Grauer PLLC

20070000204 - Support device for orthogonal mounting of sheet material: A sheet material support device that is attachable to studs, joist, beams or other suitable framing components and that facilitates mounting orthogonal junctions of sheet material pieces without need of multiple studs is described. The device includes a fastener-receiving member used to fasten the sheet material to the device and... Agent: Marcus Simon, Esq. Dorsey & Whitney LLP

20070000205 - Roofing rail transportation system: A rail transportation system particularly suited for transporting roofing materials upon an uncompleted roof. Sections of tubes form rails, allowing several rail cars carrying various roofing materials to transport those roofing materials from the edge of the roof to the point of installation. These tubes may be attached to one... Agent: Mark D Miller Kimble, Macmichael & Upton