Abstract:
A wedge-type anchor assembly (110), capable of meeting cracked concrete testing standards, comprises an anchor bolt component (112) and a substantially C-shaped expansion sleeve component (114) annularly disposed about the anchor bolt component. A plurality of annular grooves, threads, or teeth (138) are disposed only about the forward end portion of the expansion sleeve component, as opposed to throughout the entire axial length thereof, so that when the anchor bolt component is moved axially through the expansion sleeve component, the maximum interference area (M. I. A. ) and maximum interference volume (M. I. V. ) can be generated between the anchor bolt component and the expansion sleeve component in a controlled and predictable manner, as well as between the expansion sleeve component and the internal peripheral side wall portions of a concrete substrate or substructure so as to enhance pull-out resistance and reliability of the anchor assembly within the concrete substructure or substrate.
Abstract:
In certain embodiments, a method includes microblasting a spray tip (12) of a spray device to refine spray characteristics of the spray tip (12). In other embodiments, a method includes outputting a substance from a microblasted output orifice (16) of a spray device to create a spray having characteristics at least partially attributed to a microblast treatment of the microblasted output orifice (16); and applying the spray onto a surface of a product to create a coating having characteristics at least partially attributed to the microblast treatment.
Abstract:
A wedge-type anchor assembly, capable of meeting cracked concrete testing standards, comprises an anchor bolt component and a substantially C-shaped expansion sleeve component annularly disposed about the anchor bolt component. A plurality of annular grooves, threads, or teeth are disposed only about the forward end portion of the expansion sleeve component, as opposed to throughout the entire axial length thereof, so that when the anchor bolt component is moved axially through the expansion sleeve component, the maximum interference area (M. I. A. ) and maximum interference volume (M. I. V. ) can be generated between the anchor bolt component and the expansion sleeve component in a controlled and predictable manner, as well as between the expansion sleeve component and the internal peripheral side wall portions of a concrete substrate or substructure can be generated so as to enhance pull-out resistance and reliability of the anchor assembly within the concrete substructure or substrate.
Abstract:
A wedge-type anchor assembly (110), capable of meeting cracked concrete testing standards, comprises an anchor bolt component (112) and a substantially C-shaped expansion sleeve component (114) annularly disposed about the anchor bolt component. A plurality of annular grooves (138), threads, or teeth are disposed only about the forward end portion of the expansion sleeve component. The expansion sleeve component may be plated with a tin-zinc (Sn-Zn) composition, and the rear end portion of the expansion sleeve component may have a larger diametrical extent (D) than the forward end portion of the expansion sleeve component so as to enhance pull-out resistance.
Abstract:
A composite cooking structure adapted for use as a griddle top, presenting a plurality of thermally autonomous cooking zones when engaged by at least one heat source, and having a multi-layered configuration, including an uppermost hard planar member for presenting a cooking surface, a unitary thermally conductive planar member defining at least one thermal break for improving heat distribution within a zone and reducing thermal bleeding among adjacent zones, and preferably a lowermost hard planar member for improving the structural capacity of the structure, wherein the members are preferably metallurgically bonded and the thermal breaks cooperatively define the zones.
Abstract:
A light socket assembly includes a base integrally connected to a circumferential wall, wherein a plug chamber is defined between the base and the circumferential wall, and an electrical contact having a free end and a fixed end secured proximate the base. The electrical contact is formed of multiple metallic layers, and is configured to prevent arcing within the base.
Abstract:
A composite cooking structure adapted for use as a griddle top, presenting a plurality of thermally autonomous cooking zones when engaged by at least one heat source, and having a multi-layered configuration, including an uppermost hard planar member for presenting a cooking surface, a unitary thermally conductive planar member defining at least one thermal break for improving heat distribution within a zone and reducing thermal bleeding among adjacent zones, and preferably a lowermost hard planar member for improving the structural capacity of the structure, wherein the members are preferably metallurgically bonded and the thermal breaks cooperatively define the zones.
Abstract:
A corrosion resistant jacket for insulated pipes and components includes an outer polymeric layer film, an inner polymeric layer and a core layer of a lesser stainless steel material disposed between the outer polymeric layer film and the inner polymeric layer.
Abstract:
A corrosion resistant jacket for insulated pipes comprising an outer polymeric layer, an inner polymeric layer, and a sheet metal layer disposed between the outer and the inner polymeric layers. Also disclosed is a method of making a corrosion resistant sheet metal jacket.
Abstract:
A jaw for a sealless strapping machine includes a jaw element (10) having a body (14) that defines a linkage or leg portion (16), a hook portion (18) and a base portion (20). The hook portion extends transverse to the leg portion. The linkage portion, hook portion and base portion are contiguous and are formed from a single piece of material. The jaw element includes a plurality of punches (22) extending upwardly from the base portion, and define a juncture (24) of the punches and the base. Each punch is defined by a peak (26) and a valley (28) between the peak and the peak of an adjacent punch. The juncture of the punches and the base is formed as a relieved area (40) having smooth radii transitions along the relieved area.