A louvered enclosure system is provided that is capable of selectively fully or partially covering a designated area to block direct sunlight, rain, snow, etc. while allowing a selected amount of airflow to the designated area. The louvered enclosure system includes a pair of longitudinally extending rails having a plurality of movable louver assemblies extending between the rails. The movable louver assemblies are rotatable relative to the rails and longitudinally movable along the rails. A drive assembly rotates and moves the louver assemblies relative to the rails. The drive assembly includes separate rotation and drive mechanisms for selectively rotating the louver assemblies and moving the at least one movable louver assembly along the rails. Insulation may be provided on the louver assemblies to aid in insulating the designated space. The louver assemblies may be maintained rotated to a closed position by magnets securing each louver assembly to adjacent louver assemblies.

This invention consists of a system of blinds made up of louvers that are inclined in such a way as to maximize the direct solar illumination received during the winter months and to minimize same during the summer months. The inclinations are defined according to the terrestrial latitude of the building supporting these blinds, and the orientation of the surface of the building that is to be protected, generally glazing. The longitudinal slope of the louvers is defined such that the longitudinal direction of the louvers is substantially parallel to the straight line of intersection of the plane of the said surface and the equatorial plane seen from said building. The transverse tilt of the louvers is defined such that these louvers face in a direction comprised between 12 and 24 below the direction of the equatorial plane.

This invention consists of a system of blinds made up of louvers that are inclined in such a way as to maximize the direct solar illumination received during the winter months and to minimize same during the summer months. The inclinations are defined according to the terrestrial latitude of the building supporting these blinds, and the orientation of the surface of the building that is to be protected, generally glazing. The longitudinal slope of the louvers is defined such that the longitudinal direction of the louvers is substantially parallel to the straight line of intersection of the plane of the said surface and the equatorial plane seen from said building. The transverse tilt of the louvers is defined such that these louvers face in a direction comprised between 12 and 24 below the direction of the equatorial plane.

Embodiments of the invention relate to a freestanding landscape waterfall assembly which reduces the weight of the waterfall as compared to conventional cast block waterfalls. In one embodiment, a freestanding landscape waterfall includes a face plate having an elongated aperture, a manifold having an outlet configured to direct water through the aperture, and an engagement feature configured to suspend the face plate such that the elongated aperture is in a horizontal orientation. In another embodiment, a freestanding landscape waterfall assembly includes a freestanding landscape waterfall, an overhead support system configured to suspend the freestanding landscape waterfall, and a catch basin positionable below the freestanding landscape waterfall. In yet another embodiment, a freestanding landscape waterfall assembly kit includes a catch basin, a freestanding landscape waterfall configured to be suspended over the catch basin, and a pump system configured to pump water between the catch basin and the freestanding landscape waterfall.

Embodiments of the invention relate to a freestanding landscape waterfall assembly which reduces the weight of the waterfall as compared to conventional cast block waterfalls. In one embodiment, a freestanding landscape waterfall includes a face plate having an elongated aperture, a manifold having an outlet configured to direct water through the aperture, and an engagement feature configured to suspend the face plate such that the elongated aperture is in a horizontal orientation. In another embodiment, a freestanding landscape waterfall assembly includes a freestanding landscape waterfall, an overhead support system configured to suspend the freestanding landscape waterfall, and a catch basin positionable below the freestanding landscape waterfall. In yet another embodiment, a freestanding landscape waterfall assembly kit includes a catch basin, a freestanding landscape waterfall configured to be suspended over the catch basin, and a pump system configured to pump water between the catch basin and the freestanding landscape waterfall.

The invention is related to methods and pergola systems comprising a plurality of pergola components, a plurality of pergola brackets that engage with the pergola components and allow for the pergola components to attach to a building at a range of angles with respect to the pergola bracket.

The invention is related to methods and pergola systems comprising a plurality of pergola components, a plurality of pergola brackets that engage with the pergola components and allow for the pergola components to attach to a building at a range of angles with respect to the pergola bracket.

Disclosed is a device for collecting rainwater in a pergola including posts, a frame with beams and slats, arranged transversely, parallel to each other, the slats being articulated about a substantially median axis and being capable of assuming a substantially vertical position and a substantially horizontal position, manual or motorised unit ensuring the coordinated movements of the slats. The device includes a movable unit, rigidly connected to the slats L.sub.n, including longitudinal deflectors.

Disclosed are example embodiments of a five-device-in-one double-stacked internal-gutters, which is economical to produce, is easy to ship, and can be quickly and easily assembled and disassembled. Particularly, the present invention relates to five-device-in-one anti-leaking noise-canceling anti-twisting anti-warping anti-vibrating double-locking double-core double-deck double-stacked internal-gutters (for being adapted to pergola, RV, house, solar panel, and concert stage), which comprise: Anti-leaking noise-canceling rainwater-shedding rainwater-guiding clamp-shield roof system, anti-twisting anti-warping anti-vibrating double-locking double-core double-deck double-stacked-internal-gutter systems, Double-gutter-supporting-and-locking corner parapet-post systems, Double-gutter-supporting-and-locking center parapet-post systems, and 6 expandable foot-locking sleeve-bolt systems.

A modular ballistic barrier assembly for deployment in proximity to a protected high value asset such as electrical grid equipment. A ballistic barrier assembly comprises a plurality of prefabricated ballistic barrier panel units that can be stacked on top of each other. Each panel unit is made of spaced apart angled steel louvers or slats, arranged in one or more sections. The louvers are arranged in one or more vertically extending, spaced apart rows, having an outwardly facing row of louvers presenting a downwardly angled surface to an approaching projectile, and an inwardly facing row of louvers presenting a second layer of ballistics protection. Steel I-beam support columns are provided at spaced apart intervals to receive and support a stack of panel units. The panel units are made to interlock with vertically adjacent, stacked panels, so that multiple panel units can be stacked.