Abstract:
A coupler comprises a first channel having a first axis of extension in a first horizontal direction and a second channel having a second axis of extension in the first horizontal direction. The second axis of extension is parallel to and spaced apart from the first axis of extension in a second horizontal direction. The second axis of extension has a pitch angle relative to the first axis of extension in a vertical direction, the pitch angle being less than 180 degrees. The first and second channels each include head-mounting features, the head-mounting features constructed and arranged to retain an elongated head to the coupler while permitting movement of the elongated head relative to the coupler in the first horizontal direction.
Abstract:
A plastic's rail (10) can occupy a substantially planar configuration in which upwardly and downwardly extending webs (28) extend in the same plane as an intermediate portion (34). In that planar configuration the rail (10) can be rolled up into a coil for ease of storage and transportation. The rail can be unwound and the webs (28) bent over to increase the strength and rigidity of the rail and to enable the rail to provide support for a fabric tunnel top (12).
Abstract:
Various systems, processes, and techniques may be used for producing a long modular window assembly for an aircraft. In particular implementations, a long modular window assembly may, among other things, include a frame, a motor, and a shade. The frame may include an inner shell and an outer shell. The inner shell may have a lens opening, and the outer shell an opening but no lens. The frame may have a frame interior. A lens may be provided for engagement to the lens opening of the inner shell. A multiplicity of brackets may attach the frame to engage the assembly to a side wall, typically curved, of an aircraft interior. An electric motor may engage the frame in the frame interior along the frame. A first shade is provided with a shade rail. The shade and the shade rail are dimensioned for receipt into the interior of the frame.
Abstract:
A curtain rail accessory (10), attachable to a curtain rail (101) and bracket assembly, and suitable to suspend a curtain or the like in a manner not interfering with the manipulation of a curtain suspended by the curtain rail, is disclosed. The curtain rail accessory comprises a bifurcated frame having two arms (11) spaced apart from each other, restriction means (18) suitably located on each of the arms to restrict longitudinal movement of the frame and suspension means (14) adapted to facilitate suspension of a provided curtain or the like in a position spaced apart and parallel to the provided curtain rail.
Abstract:
A groove (30) is provided in an insulating layer (12, 64) applied to masonry (10). At least one-third of the insulating layer (12, 64) is left between the groove (30) and the masonry (10). At least one suitably dimensioned plate (36, 62) is inserted in the groove (30) and bonded all over to the bottom of the groove (30). The outermost plate (36) always possesses high mechanical strength. Mechanical means for guiding, suspending, securing or supporting objects are anchored in the bonded plate(s) (36) of high mechanical strength. A machine for making a groove (30) in an insulating layer (12, 64) of foamed plastic has an electrically heatable resistance wire (68) bent into the shape of a rectangular U, the height (h) and width (b) of which can be adjusted.
Abstract:
A privacy curtain assembly includes a main curtain portion. The main curtain portion includes a first side, a second side, and oppositely disposed leading edges located between the first and second sides. The privacy curtain assembly also includes at least one cleanable, wipable panel that is permanently affixed to one of the leading edges of the main curtain portion. The at least one panel is configured to be cleaned while permanently affixed to the main curtain portion.
Abstract:
A modular material hanging assembly (2) is provided for adjustably hanging pieces of material, such as swags (4), to form a plurality of arcuate folds (6a-e) of varying radii in the material. The material is hung by material holding brackets (12) consisting of a main assembly with a J-shaped member (14) vertically attached to a wall and an L-shaped adjustable arm (26) attached to a first extension member (22) such that a tie member (66) with material gathered on it can be attached to securements (24, 28) on each member to form the arcuate folds (6a-e) of varying radii in the material. Further, an auxiliary bracket (36), consisting of an L-shaped member vertically attached to the wall with a telescoping extension member (50), can be attached to the material holding bracket (12) so that a cascade can be draped over the auxiliary bracket (36).