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Abattoir

Working Platforms

Top of Platform

Non-skid - easily cleaned - sanitary (meets Health Dept. requirements)- strength

Aggregate Plant

Walkway

Conveyor - Walkway

Safe - retains spillage

Air Conditioner Mfr.

Air Conditioners

Screen & Grille Work

Free air flow - design versatility - attractive - guards

Air Filter Mfr.

Air Filter

Retaining Screen

Facilitates air flow - retains filtering substance - economical

Animal Storage Equipment Mfr.

Kennels, Boxes, Dog Run

Enclosure

Protect - admits light and air - strength - easily cleaned

Apartment Buildings

Apartment Buildings

Room Divider

Space saver - permits vision, yet obscures

Apartment Buildings

Apartment Buildings

Balcony Railing Filler

Protects - attractive - ease of fabrication

Appliance Mfr.

Dehumidifier - Electrostatic Precipitator

Screen or Grille

Air flow (intakes or exhaust) - obscures background - decorates - guards - versatility design

Appliance Mfr.

Radios & Televisions

Grille - Speaker

Decorates - protects

Appliance Mfr.

Refrigerators & Freezers

Screen - Grille

Air flow - decorates - air flow - design

Appliance Mfr.

Ironing Boards

Ironing Board Tops

Heat & air flow - strength - attractive

Appliance Mfr.

Fans

Fan Guard

Protects - decorates - air flow - design versatility

Appliance Mfr.

Television Cabinets

Screen - Grille

Decorates - guards - design versatility

Appliance Mfr.

Range Hood

Grille on Air Outlet

Appearance - air flow

Appliance Mfr.

Overhead Stove

Vent Screen - Grille

Retains filter - decorates - ventilates

Appliance Mfr.

Shiskabob

Grille

permits heat & air flow - holds charcoal from food

Appliance Mfr.

Radio

Speaker - Grille

Appearance - sound transmission

Appliance Mfr.

Fume Hood

Screen - Grille

Controls air flow - decorates - guards

Automotive Parts Mfr.

Parts Container

Rack & Sides

Strength - permits vision - easy to clean - permits drainage of oil from parts

Automotive Parts Mfr.

Air Conditioner

Screen

Strength - durability - attractive - permits air flow

Automotive Parts Mfr.

Oil Filter

Liner

Strength - lightweight - permits flow of air & liquids

Aviation Ground Equipment Mfr.

Stairs & platforms

Support

Strength - non-skid - permits passage of water, oil, etc.

Banks

Bank Vault

Reinforcing for Concrete

Security (burglar proof) - strength - added protection

Barbecue Equipment Mfr.

Portable & Outdoor Grills

Racks - Trays - Grilles

Good drainage - heat flow - strength - attractive

Bathroom & Store Fixtures Mfr.

Racks - Dividers

Shelving - Screens

Provides storage, obscures - decorates

Bin Mfr.

Stock Bins

Expanded Metal in Lieu of Solid Material

Transmission of light & air & vision durability

Boat Mfr.

Guard Rail

Rail Enclosure

Low maintenance - durability - light - weight

Burner Mfr.

Sawdust Burners

Top Screen

Permits heat flow -arrests sparks - strength - durability

Ceramic Tile Mfr.

Ceramic Tile Panels

Base Binder

Lightweight - rigid - strength

Church Equipment Mfr.

Confessional Stand

Screen

Permits air flow - sound transmission - design versatility

Circus & Fair equipment Mfr.

Railing & Guards

Guard Filler

Portability - low maintenance - strength - lightweight - attractive

Commercial Buildings

Buildings

Room divider

Good appearance = screens = ventilates

Commercial Buildings

Buildings

Sun Shade

Lowers air conditioning costs

Commercial Buildings

Buildings

Building front

Obscures old construction - improves appearance

Compressor Mfr.

Air Compressor

Radiator Panel

Protects - Ventilates

Container Mfr.

Tool or Utility Basket

Cover

Strength - permits vision - lightweight

Crane Mfr.

Overhead Crane

Protection Cage

Lightweight - strength - permits full view

Crane Mfr.

Overhead Crane

Catwalk

Protects (cage)

Defense Contractor

Space Vehicle Platform

Walkway - Platform

Economical - strength - lightweight - easy to fabricate

Department Stores

Fixtures, etc...

Partitions & Background

Lightweight - strength - attractive - ease of erection

Department Stores

Racks

Dividers & Bottoms

Eliminates dust collection - enhances

Department Stores

Window Display

Background

Attractive - design versatility

Display Fixture Mfr.

Display Stand

Storage

Attractive - lightweight - design versatility - facilitates vision

Door Mfr.

Screen Door Guard

Inside Wood or Metal Frame

Strength - attractive - protective

Electrical Equipment Mfr.

Cable Trough

Carry Cables, Wires

Fireproof - strength - easy maintenance and inspection

Elevator Mfr.

Service Elevator

Enclosure Screen

Protects - permits air & light - strength - attractive

Equipment Handling Mfr.

Electric Transactor

Grille

Permits air flow - attractive - protects

Excavation Equipment Mfr.

Power Shovel

Catwalk

Strength - easy to clean - anti-skid - safety

Fan Mfr.

Ventilating Fan

Grille

Permits air flow - protects - attractive

Farm Equipment Mfr.

Corn Crib

Body of Crib

Strength - permits air flow - permits vision

Farm Equipment Mfr.

Corn Dryer

Floor Section

Air flow - heat circulation - rigidity

Farm Equipment Mfr.

Corn Chapper

Grille

Safety guard - strength

Farm Equipment Mfr.

Hog Pens

Floor & Sides

Permits air flow - easy to clean - anti skid - permits dropping to fall through

Farm Machinery Mfr.

Automatic Feeder

Grille for Motor Cover

Permits heat escape - ventilation - protects

Farm Machinery Mfr.

Cotton Picking Machine

Body of Machine

Retains - drains - ventilates - light-weight

Farm Machinery Mfr.

Cotton Wagons

Sides & Ends

Greater payload - eliminates air turbulence during loading - lightweight

Farm Machinery Mfr.

Misc. Farm Machinery

Grille - Walkway

Strength - lightweight - durability

Farm Machinery Mfr.

Grain Cleaner

Screen

Strength - holds grain in - lets chaff to be thrown out

Farm Machinery Mfr.

Peanut Picking Machine

Bed of Machine

Cuts peanuts from plants - strength

Farm Machinery Mfr.

Seeding Machine

Screen

Lightweight - controls quantity of seed deposit

Farm Machinery Mfr.

Tractor

Grille for Motor

Permits air flow - strength - attractive

Farm Machinery Mfr.

Tractor

Operator's Shield

Protects - permits vision - ventilates

Farm Machinery Mfr.

Tractor

Tool Box Bottom

Water Drainage - strength

Filtration Equipment Mfr.

Filters - Sieves

Straining Device

Easy to clean - controlled open area

Fireplace Equipment Mfr.

Grates - Fire Screens

Shielding from Flame & Ashes

Strength - air flow - attractive - fireproof

Food Mfr.

Food Handling Devices

Trays & Shelves

Smooth surface - lightweight - drains & retains

Forging Shop

Annealing Basket

Body

Permits heat flow - strength - durability

Furnace Mfr.

Fan & filter Screens

Screen - Grille

Air flow - strength & rigidity - guards

Garden Machinery Mfr.

Grass Cutter

Guard

Strength - protects - air passage

General Sheet Metal Shop

Window & Machine Guard

Protective Element

Safe - strength - conductive to light & air transmission

Handling Equipment Mfr.

Freight Haulers

Sides

Protects - lightweight - permits vision - strength

Heater Mfr.

Baseboard Ducts

Grille

Permits heat & air flow - attractive

Heater Mfr.

Misc. Heaters

Grille

Permits heat & air flow - strength - lightweight - attractive

Hotels

Hotel

Room Divider/Balcony Railing

Design versatility - attractive - strength - space saver

Incinerator Mfr.

Incinerators

Separator

Strength - fireproof - easy to clean

Industrial Buildings

Building

Partitions, Enclosures

Easy to erect - strength - attractive - easy to relocate

Industrial Heating Equip. Mfr.

Industrial Ovens

Racks in Ovens

Permits heat flow - strength

Industrial Stair Mfr.

Stairways

Treads

Anti-skid - strength - attractive

Juke Box Mfr.

Juke Box

Grilles (Body & Speakers)

Attractive - design versatility - good sound transmission

Kitchen Equipment Mfr.

Refrigerators & Freezers

Trays - Racks

Air flow - strength - easy to clean

Laboratory Equip. Mfr.

Gas Analyzer

Grille

permits angled air flow - strength - protects

Lamp & Lighting Mfr.

Outdoor Lights

Walkway

Lightweight - protects

Lawn Mower Mfr.

Lawn Mower

Grilles & Guards for motor & Blades

Safety - strength - protection

Lawn Spreader Mfr.

Lawn Spreaders & Sweepers

Agitating Cylinder

Facilitates even distribution - strength

Locker Mfr.

Lockers

Sides & Shelf

Air flow - lightweight - attractive - permits vision - protects

Maintenance Equip. Mfr.

Personnel Scooter

Backrest & Basket Body

Lightweight - strength - attractive - design versatility

Manufacturing Plants

(All types)

Catwalk

Walkways, Catwalks

Permits ventilation & vision - lightweight - strength - economy

Manufacturing Plants

(All types)

Misc. Guards

Filler

Protects - ease of fabrication

Manufacturing Plants

(All types)

Conveyor Guard

Top - Side of Guard

Permits vision - fireproof - strength

Marine Industry

(Cold Storage Const.)

Laminated Plastic Panel on Ships

Ceilings - Floors - Walls - Doors - Partitions

Rat proofing - reinforces - good appearance

Material Handling Equipment Mfr.

Man Lift

Side Walls

Protects - strength - permits vision - easy to fabricate

Mining Equipment Mfr.

Conveyor - Walkway

Walkway

Safety - strength - permits vision

Mining Machinery Mfr.

Strip Mining Shovel

Grille

Protects - strength - permits air flow

Motels

Motels

Room Divider - Balcony Railings

Design versatility - attractive - strength - space saver

Outdoor & Casual Furniture

Bed

Head Board

Attractive - strength - design versatility

Outdoor & Casual Furniture

Cabinet Door

Grillework

Attractive - permits vision - strength - design versatility

Outdoor & Casual Furniture

Chair

Seat & Back

Attractive - novel - strength - design versatility

Outdoor & Casual Furniture

Hassock

Magazine Rack

Attractive - strength - design versatility

Outdoor & Casual Furniture

Shadow Box

Framing & Shelves

Lightweight - strength - design versatility

Outdoor & Casual Furniture

Table

Top

Novel - attractive - strength - design versatility

Paint Equipment Mfr.

Scaffold

Walkway

Strength - permits vision - safe guards

Police Car Accessory Mfr.

Separator Screen

Divide front & driver from back & rear occupants

Protect - strength - attractive

Pump Mfr.

Sump Pump

Filter Screen

Free flow of water - strength - screens

Radar Mfr.

Radar Tower

Platform

Strength - safety - eliminates cleaning

Radar Mfr.

Radar Screen

Electronic Reflector

Lightweight - minimum wind resistance

Railroad Equipment Mfr.

Baggage Cart

Body of Cart

Lightweight - permits vision - strength - durability - easy to clean

Railroad Equipment Mfr.

Baggage Cart

Explate for Floor

Smooth surface - drainage - economy

Railroad Equipment Mfr.

Coal Car

Brake Shoe

Easy to mold - strength - economical

Service Station Equipment Mfr.

Brake tester

Traction Strip

Strength - ease of installation - anti-skid

School Bus Mfr.

School Bus

Vent for Motor

Permits heat & air flow - strength - attractive - durability

School Bus Mfr.

School Bus

Luggage racks

Strength - permits vision - attractive - protects

School Equipment Mfr.

Window Guard Lockers

School Gym Windows, Sides & Shelves

Protect - admits light - attractive - strength - design versatility

Ship Building

Ship

Catwalk

Strength - permits vision - easy to clean - attractive

Ship Building

Ship

Partitions & Bulkheads

Ventilates - rat proofing - permits vision

Sign Mfr.

Advertising Signs

Used as Background

Attractive - strength - minimum air resistance

Steam Cleaner Mfr.

Steam Cleaner

Housing Panel

Air flow & heat escape - accessibility to parts - ventilates - lightweight

Structural Fabricator

Steel Products

Storage Bins

Lightweight - strength - economical

Structural Fabricator

Window Guard

Securing Guard

Strength - burglar proof - attractive - light transmission

Tool Mfr.

Peg Board

Hang Tools, etc.

Strength - easy to install - multiplicity of openings

Toy Mfr.

Outdoor Swings

Seat or Bottom

Attractive - lightweight - drainage smooth

Truck Body Mfr.

Cab Guard

Grille - Rear Window

Protects - strength - vision

Truck Body Mfr.

Grille

Front End

Air flow - strength - attractive design versatility

Truck Body Mfr.

Ladder

Military Trucks

Strength - durability - lightweight

Truck Body Mfr.

Livestock Truck

Floor

Permits air flow - strength - easy to clean

Truck Body Mfr.

Bakery

Shelves

Smoothness - ventilation

Truck Body Mfr.

Mail Truck

Partitions

Permits vision - strength - secures - easy to maintain

Truck Body Mfr.

Telephone Truck Bodies

Dividers - Separators

Permits vision - strength - secures - easy to maintain

Truck Body Mfr.

Truck Body

Rear Window & Cab Cover

Easy to see - protection - strength - ventilation

Truck Refrigeration Unit Mfr.

Refrigeration Unit

Grilles & Shelves

Strength - rigidity - ventilation

Truck Trailer Mfr.

Trailer

Friction Treads

Anti-slip - strength

Ventilator Mfr.

Air Conditioner - Exhaust Fan

Screen - Grille

Air flow - attractive - protects - obscures background

Ventilator Mfr.

Louvre Screen

Protective Screen

Airflow - protects - strength

Veterinarian & Laboratory

Animal Cages - Runs

Body - Floor

Sanitary - strength - permits vision, light,air - design versatility

Water Cooler Mfr.

Cooler

Facing Grille

Protect - air flow - strength - design versatility

Water Cooler Mfr.

Degreasing Baskets

Body

Facilitates drainage


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