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The present invention relates to horizontal, vertical or angularly disposed diaphragms which resist structural forces. Specifically, the present invention relates to an improved mechanical connection between a structural panel and the framing members that support the structural panel forming a diaph

The present invention relates to horizontal, vertical or angularly disposed diaphragms which resist structural forces. Specifically, the present invention relates to an improved mechanical connection between a structural panel and the framing members that support the structural panel forming a diaphragm. The connection includes: a structural panel having a distal side, a proximal side, and a plurality of edge faces; a frame consisting of a plurality of framing members disposed in registration with the proximal side of the structural panel near the edge faces; a plurality of perimeter fasteners connecting the structural panel to the framing members; and clips or perimeter edging members for reducing bending of the perimeter fasteners attached to a substantial number of the perimeter fasteners. The clips or perimeter edging members for reducing bending of the perimeter fasteners act when lateral forces are imposed on the building structure of which the diaphragm is a part.

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The present invention relates to horizontal, vertical or angularly disposed diaphragms which resist structural forces. Specifically, the present invention relates to an improved mechanical connection between a structural panel and the framing members that support the structural panel forming a diaph

The present invention relates to horizontal, vertical or angularly disposed diaphragms which resist structural forces. Specifically, the present invention relates to an improved mechanical connection between a structural panel and the framing members that support the structural panel forming a diaphragm. The connection includes: a structural panel having a distal side, a proximal side, and a plurality of edge faces; a frame consisting of a plurality of framing members disposed in registration with the proximal side of the structural panel near the edge faces; a plurality of perimeter fasteners connecting the structural panel to the framing members; and clips or perimeter edging members for reducing bending of the perimeter fasteners attached to a substantial number of the perimeter fasteners. The clips or perimeter edging members for reducing bending of the perimeter fasteners act when lateral forces are imposed on the building structure of which the diaphragm is a part. , 19981100, Seeger, 280/087.021; US-5892180, 19990400, Carey, 177/144; US-5950258, 19990900, Deyne et al., 005/081.1R; US-6430761, 20020800, Brandorff et al., 005/086.1 re present for heating the air in the couch. 18. The pneumatic couch according to claim 17, wherein the means for heating comprise electrical heating ribbons. 19. The pneumatic couch according to claim 16, wherein the heating ribbons are fastened to the webs. 20. The pneumatic couch according to claim 2, wherein the webs have the shape of elongated rectangles. 21. The pneumatic couch according to claim 3, wherein the webs have the shape of elongated rectangles. 22. The pneumatic couch according to claim 3, wherein the height of each individual web increases from its center out to its two ends. dle. When press the large flush handle, a large amount of flush water can be discharged and when press the small flush handle, a small amount of flush water is discharged. pled to the panel and the second end being coupled to the cover; wherein movement of the cover from a use position towards a stowed position actuates the at least one member to move the panel from an extended position towards a retracted position. 38. The lavatory system of claim 37 wherein the use position of that cover is generally horizontal. 39. The lavatory system of claim 37 wherein the stowed position of the cover is generally vertical and disposed within the base. 40. The lavatory system of claim 37 wherein the panel in the extended position is generally flush with the front of the base. 41. The lavatory system of claim 37 wherein the retracted position of the panel provides for the panel to be generally disposed within the base. 42. The lavatory system of claim 37 wherein the mechanism includes a pair of members. 43. The lavatory system of claim 37 further including a second mechanism configured to couple the panel to the base. 44. The lavatory system of claim 43 wherein the second mechanism comprises a first member coupled to the base and a second member coupled to the panel, the second member having ends that are configured to move relative to the first member. 45. The lavatory system of claim 43 wherein the second mechanism includes a bracket coupled to the base and a latch mounted to the panel. 46. The lavatory system of claim 45 wherein the latch assembly includes a pin configured to slide along a slot in the bracket when the panel is moved between the extended position and the retracted position. 47. The lavatory system of claim 46 wherein the pin is retractable from the slot. 48. The lavatory system of claim 45 wherein the latch assembly includes a rod that engages a slot in the bracket. 49. The lavatory system of claim 48 wherein the slot is sloped generally downward nearest the panel. 50. The lavatory system of claim 37 further including a first pad coupled to the panel, a second pad coupled to the cover, and a web coupled to the first and second pads. 51. The lavatory system of claim 50 wherein the web couples the first pad to the second pad. 52. The lavatory system of claim 50 wherein the web couples the first pad to the panel or the second pad to the cover. 53. The lavatory system of claim 50 wherein the pad is quickly and easily remove from one of the panel and cover. 54. The lavatory system of claim 53 wherein the pad is attached to one of the panel and the cover. 55. The lavatory system of claim 50 wherein the web is made of a flexible material. 56. The lavatory system of claim 50 wherein the web is made of a rigid material. 57. A lavatory system comprising: a base; a panel coupled to the base; a cover movable relative to the base between a first position and a second position; a first mechanism coupled to the cover and the panel, the mechanism comprising at least one member having a first end and a second end, the first end being coupled to the panel and the second end being coupled to the cover; a second mechanism configured to couple the panel to the base; wherein movement of the cover from a use position towards a stowed position actuates the at least one member to move the panel from an extended position towards a retracted position; wherein the second mechanism comprises a first member coupled to the base and a second member coupled to the panel, the second member having ends that are configured to move relative to the first member; wherein the second member slides along the first member. 58. An apparatus for installation in a lavatory having a toilet with a bowl, the apparatus comprising: a base; a panel coupled to the base and movable between a deployed position and a stowed position; a cover coupled to the panel and movable between a deployed position and a stowed position; a first mechanism including a linkage coupled to the panel and the cover; wherein access to the bowl of the toilet is at least partially obstructed by movement of the cover; wherein the first mechanism