16th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 31 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160109025 | SEAL RING - A seal ring system is provided. The seal ring system comprises a segment defining a slot, a pedal along the slot, and an opening offset from the slot. A retention fastener may be disposed in the opening. A seal ring system is also provided comprising a first segment defining a first opening, a second segment defining a second opening, and a retention fastener extending through the first and second openings. The retention fastener configured to allow relative radial movement of the first segment and the second segment. A seal is further provided comprising a seal ring having a central axis, a petal extending radially inward with respect to the central axis of the seal ring, and a sealing disk axially proximate the seal ring. The sealing disk may have a seal shoe configured as a primary seal. The petal may extend toward the seal shoe. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109026 | STEAM VALVE AND STEAM TURBINE - A steam valve includes a valve body having a valve seat in a steam channel, a valve stem configured to close the steam channel by coming in contact with the valve seat and to open the steam channel by moving from the valve seat and a guide portion configured to slidably guide the valve stem in a moving direction thereof. The guide portion has a guide body that encloses the valve stem from a radial outer side of the valve stem and a guide bush that is detachably fixed inside the guide body, has an inner surface which abuts and slides on an outer circumferential surface of the valve stem, and is formed of a material having corrosion resistance. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109027 | VALVE SEAT AND VALVE DISC WITH CASCADED GEOMETRIES - Disclosed are a valve seat apparatus and valve disc apparatus. The valve seat can include a substantially hollow seat interior. The substantially hollow seat interior can also define a substantially frusto-conical seat cavity with a radial axis. The substantially hollow seat interior can have first and second wall sections, with the second wall section being aligned at a smaller angle relative to the radial axis than the first wall section. The valve disc can include a substantially frusto-conical valve body with a radial axis. The valve body can include first and second disc surfaces each aligned at an angle relative to the radial axis. The second disc surface can have an angle relative to the radial axis that is smaller than that of the first disc surface. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109028 | Gas shut-off valve - A shut-off valve that has a closure orifice, a closure member to open and close a gas passage through the shut-off valve, an electromagnetic actuator including a movable assembly attached to the closure member, the closure member, and an electromagnetic filed generator magnetically associated with the movable assembly. The shut-off valve also includes a manual actuator for acting on the movable assembly, the manual actuator comprising an open position in which it is decoupled from the movable assembly, the electromagnetic actuator thus being able to act on the closure member to cause its closure. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109029 | TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED PURGE VALVE WITH WASHER/O-RING SEAL STACK - In a valve having a body with a sealed working fluid chamber, a bore and a valved fluid chamber, the valved fluid chamber having an inlet and outlet and a seat between the inlet and the outlet, a piston for extending through the bore from the working fluid chamber to the valved fluid chamber, a spring for biasing the piston away from the seat and a working fluid for receipt in the working fluid chamber. Applicant provides an improvement comprising a seal stack assembly for entrainment, under compression, upon the piston and in the piston chamber between a working fluid chamber end wall and a first end of the piston, wherein the first end of the piston is located in the working fluid chamber and a second end in the valved fluid chamber. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109030 | DUAL-APPLICATION WATER SEPARATOR - A dual-application water separator comprises a tube-shape water separating body, that is provided with a tube-shape main body; a water inlet tube; and a water outlet tube. Inside the tube-shape main body is sleeved with a hollow rotation axis that is rotatable, while in the rotation axis is provided with a water separating channel. The outer ends of the water inlet channel and the water outlet channel are threaded and connected to a tube-shape connector. In the water inlet channel and the water outlet channel are provided with a barrel-shape cat eye gasket, that includes a barrel-shape main body. The end of the barrel-shape main body facing the rotation axis is an arc face in close contact with the rotation axis; while the end of the barrel-shape main body facing the barrel-shape connector is a step hole indented inward. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109031 | LOW-DRAG SEALING METHOD FOR THERMAL MANAGEMENT VALVE - A low-drag seal arrangement for a thermal management valve including a housing having a chamber and at least one bore for flowing a fluid medium through the at least one bore between a location exterior of the housing and the chamber of the housing. A rotor is configured to rotate within the chamber of the housing relative to the bore. The rotor moves between a closed position where the flow of fluid medium through the at least one bore is blocked, an open position where the fluid medium flows through the at least one bore and an intermediate position where the flow of fluid medium through the at least one bore is partially restricted by the rotor's position relative to the bore. The low-drag seal arrangement also includes a face seal piston positioned within the at least one bore and configured to move axially within the bore. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109032 | System And Method For Safer Venting Of Hydrogen Or Other Combustible Gases - A system and process for intermittently venting combustible gas (c-gas) from a continuous source to the atmosphere are presented. The system includes a primary c-gas storage tank, at least one primary admission valve located upstream of the primary c-gas storage tank for regulating the flow of c-gas from the continuous source to the storage tank, a primary valve for atmospheric venting located downstream of the primary c-gas storage tank, and a primary PIC that opens the primary valve for atmospheric venting when pressure in the primary c-gas storage tank reaches a pre-determined PIC vent point. The system may include an auxiliary system to receive and vent c-gas while the primary admission valve is closed. The primary and auxiliary systems may also include an inert gas storage tank and inert gas valve for diluting the c-gas before it is vented to the atmosphere. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109033 | VALVE CAP WITH INTEGRAL SEAL - A valve cap ( | 2016-04-21 |
20160109034 | Electromagnetic Valve for Controlling the Flow of a Pressure Medium - The invention is an electromagnetic valve for controlling the flow of a pressure medium, said electromagnetic valve comprising a valve housing with an inlet port and an outlet port for the pressure medium; at least one passage opening, which connects the inlet port to the outlet port, for the pressure medium; a valve slide that can be moved axially between a first basic position, which closes the passage opening, and a second basic position, which opens the passage opening, by means of a solenoid coil; and a spring assembly, which positions the valve slide in the first or the second basic position when the solenoid coil is not energized. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109035 | GAS PRESSURIZED PACKING SYSTEM FOR CONTROL VALVES - A gas pressurized packing system for use in a control valve is disclosed. The gas pressurized packing system may include a first packing member, a second packing member and a pressurized gas supply. The first and second packing members may be arranged about, respectively, lower and upper portions of an operating member that extends through a bore in the control valve. The pressurized gas supply may be configured to pressurize a portion of the bore arranged between the first and second packing members. Also disclosed are a low fugitive emission control valve and a low fugitive emission control valve system. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109036 | Apical Filler Layers - Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing point-to-point fiber insertion within a passive optical network (“PON”) communications system. The PON communications system, associated with a first service provider or a first service, might include an F1 line(s) routed from a central office or DSLAM to a fiber distribution hub (“FDH”) located within a block or neighborhood of customer premises, via at least an apical conduit source slot, an F2 line(s) routed via various apical conduit components to a network access point (“NAP”) servicing customer premises, and an F3 line(s) distributed, at the NAP and from the F2 Line(s), to a network interface device or optical network terminal at each customer premises via various apical conduit components (e.g., in roadway surfaces). Point-to-point fiber insertion of another F1 line(s), associated with a second service provider or a second service, at either the NAP or the FDH (or outside these devices). | 2016-04-21 |
20160109037 | CABLE FASTENER, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - In a cable fastener, a fixing portion is a projection projecting from a second surface of a base portion that is opposite to a first surface for supporting a cable, and when the fixing portion is inserted into a hole of a plate-like support portion and then the base portion is rotated, fixes the base portion to the plate-like support portion. Two cable holding portions extend from the base portion toward opposite sides of the base portion, and are configured to be bendingly deformed toward the first surface of the base portion. Two engaging portions are configured to be engaged with each other such that the base portion and the two cable holding portions are kept to be in an annular state. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109038 | CABLE HOLDER AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCORPORATING THE CABLE HOLDER - A cable holder includes a plurality of cable holding portions and a stopper. The plurality of cable holding portions is arranged under an apparatus body of an apparatus that is connectable to another apparatus via a cable, the cable to fit in the plurality of cable holding portions. The stopper is disposed at the plurality of cable holding portions to hold the cable fitted in the plurality of cable holding portions. The plurality of cable holding portions includes outlets communicated with an outside of the cable holder and arranged at different positions from each other. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109039 | TUBE AND LOCKING CAP ASSEMBLY FOR AXIALLY ALIGNING AND SUPPORTING ELONGATE MEMBERS - A tube and fitting assembly for axially aligning and supporting elongate members, that includes a support and centering tube having a first end, a second end, a longitudinal passage running the entire length of the support and centering tube for passing a portion of the elongate member, and coupling structure on or proximate each of the first and second ends; a removable bar for placement in the longitudinal passage so as to form an enclosure with open ends; a locking cap assembly including first and second slotted inner locking caps each having a side slot for passing a small segment of the elongate member and coupling features for connecting to the coupling structure on the first and second ends, respectively, of the support and centering tube; and first and second slotted outer locking caps, each having coupling features for coupling to the first and second locking caps. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109040 | Pipe Section having Polyarylene Sulfide Composition Barrier Layer - Pipe sections and methods for forming pipe sections are disclosed. A pipe section includes a hollow body, the hollow body having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface defining an interior. The pipe section further includes a barrier layer surrounding the hollow body, the barrier layer having an inner surface and an outer surface. The barrier layer is formed from a polyarylene sulfide composition. The polyarylene sulfide composition includes a polyarylene sulfide and a crosslinked impact modifier. Such pipe sections exhibit high strength characteristics and flexibility as well as resistance to degradation, even in extreme temperature environments, while maintaining desirable processing characteristics. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109041 | Flexible Pipe for Transporting Fresh Water, Set for the Storage Thereof and Assembly of a Plurality of Pipes - A flexible pipe suitable for transporting fresh water is described. The pipe has a circular cross-section when it is pressurised and which can collapse in on itself. The pipe has an outer diameter of between 1 and 7 meters and a length of between 200 and 3000 meters and includes an envelope which is sealed from the transported liquid, and at least two peripheral reinforcing elements increasing the mechanical resistance of the pipe to a positive differential pressure so that the pipe can support a positive differential pressure of between 1 and at least 10×10 | 2016-04-21 |
20160109042 | METHOD FOR ATTACHING FILLER PIPE AND FILLER PIPE ATTACHMENT STRUCTURE - Provided is a method that is for attaching a filler pipe and that can reduce the amount of transmission of a hydrocarbon and can attach easily. The method for attaching a filler pipe attaches a filler pipe to the aperture of a fuel tank with an attachment member therebetween, and is characterized by containing: a fitting step for fitting the tubular attachment member to the inside of the aperture of the filler pipe; a contact step for contacting, to the surface at the periphery of the aperture of the fuel tank, a first flange protruding outwards in the radial direction from the outer peripheral surface of the attachment member, and a second flange protruding outwards in the radial direction from the outer peripheral surface of the filler pipe; and a welding step for welding the first flange and second flange to the surface. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109043 | PIPE ADAPTER DEVICE - A pipe adapter may include an inner tube member, a fastener member, an outer sleeve member, a compressible sleeve member, and a fitting member. The inner tube member may have a proximal section and a distal section. The fastener member may be connected to the inner tube member along the proximal section thereof. The outer sleeve member may girdle the inner tube member and may be connected to and extend outwardly from the fastener member. The compressible sleeve member may be connected to and may extend outwardly from the outer sleeve member and may be positioned to overlie the inner tube member. The fitting member may be connected to the distal section of the inner tube member and may be in communication with the compressible sleeve member. At least a portion of the fitting member and/or the compressible sleeve member may be positionable within a portion of a pipe. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109044 | MULTI-COUPLING DEVICE WITH PRESSURE RELIEF CIRCUIT - The present invention relates to a multi-coupling device of the plate type for the simultaneous connection of a plurality of hydraulic, electric and pneumatic lines through quick couplings. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109045 | EXHAUST PIPE FOR TURBO ENGINE - An exhaust pipe is arranged in a turbo engine for connecting a turbocharger and a warm-up catalytic converter, the exhaust pipe including a flange having an end that is connected to the turbocharger and an inserting portion that is formed at the other end thereof. The exhaust pipe also includes a cone portion which is formed by engaging a lower cone and an upper cone, an inlet formed at a first end of the cone portion where the inserting portion of the flange is inserted and connected by welding along circumference of the inlet, and an outlet formed at a second end of the cone portion where an inlet of the warm-up catalytic converter is connected. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109046 | Modular Conduit System - Modular conduit systems in which a plurality of tubular link components are interconnected to form a continuous conduit. Each adjacent pair of tubular link components has a ball-and-socket joint that enables the pair of tubular link components to be pivoted with respect to each other. The ball-and-socket joint consists of a ball attached to a first one of the pair of adjacent tubular link components and a socket attached to a second one of the pair of adjacent tubular link components, where the ball is positioned within the socket. The amount of friction between the ball and the socket is adjustable, so that the amount of force required to pivot the pair of tubular link components with respect to each other, which is dependent upon the amount of friction between the ball and the socket, is variable. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109047 | UNIVERSAL SEWER INLET FITTING - A nozzle is configured for interaction with a sewer inlet fitting. The sewer inlet fitting is configured for connection to a sewer inlet of a sewer system or sewage receptacle. The sewer inlet fitting includes a cover operable between open and closed conditions by action of the nozzle being inserted thereinto and withdrawn therefrom. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109048 | Access Port Seal - An apparatus is provided for sealing an opening in a metal sheath surrounding an insulated pipe, the apparatus including a base comprising an outer flange securable within the opening, and defining an inner passage therethrough, the base ring further comprising an annular ridge extending into the inner passage; a flexible waterproof body positionable within the inner passage, the body having a periphery therearound and a groove located within the periphery adapted to engage around the annular ridge; and a flexible metal element within the base. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109049 | Pipe Connection - A device and method for permanent sealing of a connection between a larger diameter water pipe and a smaller diameter water pipe provided by a valved fitting. The device includes a first member and a second member for securing the first member to the larger diameter pipe. The first member defines a chamber for receiving the valved fitting and has a profile for engagement with the external surface of the larger diameter pipe surrounding the valved fitting and an inlet to the chamber for introducing a settable sealing material. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109050 | ENCAPSULATION COLLAR FOR PIPELINES - An apparatus and method for the containment of a portion of a pipeline is provided. The apparatus includes first and second parts, which when brought together form an interior cavity in which the said portion of the pipeline is located. The first and second parts have respective connection flanges that are held together under force to form a seal. First and second sealing members are also provided to be placed substantially around a circumference of the pipeline, the first and second sealing members being spaced apart along a longitudinal axis of the said pipeline portion. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109051 | TENSIONING OR PIPE CLAMP - The invention relates a tensioning or pipe clamp with a housing ( | 2016-04-21 |
20160109052 | HIGH TEMPERATURE FIELD JOINTS - A method for forming a high temperature field joint between two insulated pipe sections, and an insulated conduit having a low temperature field joint. The conduit comprises a steel pipe with a corrosion protection coating and a pipe insulation layer comprising a polymer composition having thermal conductivity of less than about 0.40 W/mk, and/or heat resistance to continuous operating temperatures from about 150° C. to above about 205° C. After a circumferential weld joint is formed between the two pipes, a first field joint insulation layer is applied over the joint area, the first field joint insulation layer comprises a polymer composition having heat resistance to continuous operating temperatures from about 150° C. to above about 205° C. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109053 | Pipe Section - In accordance with the present inventions there is provided a thermally insulated pipe for transporting fluids, being connectable to at least one further pipe. The pipe comprises an outer pipe wall and an inner pipe wall substantially parallel to the outer pipe wall and configured to contain a fluid within the pipe. The inner pipe wall comprises a body portion and a connection portion extending therefrom, a thermal insulation layer provided between the outer pipe wall and the body portion of the inner pipe wall, and at least one male joinable end. The male joinable end comprises the connection portion of the inner pipe wall which terminates in a connection component adapted to engage a connection component of a further pipe, and a transition region where the outer pipe wall tapers continuously inwardly to meet the connection portion of the inner pipe wall. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109054 | PANEL SUPPORT STRUCTURE - A plurality of support structures that may be secured to a surface and may support panels, such as solar modules. The support structures may include a first side that forms a channel and a second side that forms a support flange. A first edge of a panel may be placed within the channel and a second opposing edge of the panel may be secured to the support flange. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109055 | Analyzer Assembly Platform - A combination of an analytical apparatus with a platform for mounting such an apparatus comprising at least two units, and a platform on which said apparatus is mounted is disclosed, said platform comprising at least one platform element, and multiple feet for placing the platform elements on a surface. The feet are individually adjustable in height. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109056 | READILY STRETCHABLE/CONTRACTIBLE AND LOCATABLE CANTILEVER SUPPORT - A readily stretchable/contractible and locatable cantilever support includes a fixed seat, a first link body, a second link body, a bridge seat, a third link body, a fourth link body, a movable seat, a first length telescopic adjustment device and a second length telescopic adjustment device. One end of the first link body is pivotally connected with the fixed seat. One end of the second link body is pivotally connected with the fixed seat in adjacency to the first link body. The other end of the first link body is pivotally connected with the bridge seat. The other end of the second link body is pivotally connected with the bridge seat. One end of the third link body is pivotally connected with the bridge seat. One end of the fourth link body is pivotally connected with the bridge seat in adjacency to the third link body. The other end of the third link body is pivotally connected with the movable seat. The other end of the fourth link body is pivotally connected with the movable seat. The first and second link bodies are connected with the fixed seat and the bridge seat to form a quadrangular body. The third and fourth link bodies are connected with the bridge seat and the movable seat to form another quadrangular body. Two ends of the first length telescopic adjustment device are respectively pivotally connected with the first link body and the fixed seat. Two ends of the second length telescopic adjustment device are respectively pivotally connected with the third link body and the bridge seat. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109057 | ANGULAR POSITIONING APPARATUS - An angular positioning apparatus that includes a wedge assembly and a rod assembly positioned generally within the wedge assembly. The wedge assembly can include a plurality of serially connected wedges, each separately rotatable and when rotated rotating the wedge or wedges, if any, above it. The rod assembly can be connected to the wedge assembly such that a distal end of the rod assembly has an operative pointing direction for a payload (an antenna, a camera, a laser or other angular sensitive device) mountable to a distal end of the apparatus) that is controllably movable by the wedge assembly and such that the rod assembly does not twist about a longitudinal axis thereof as the wedges are rotated. The rod assembly can form a hollow tube for wires and cables, or it can form a solid shaft. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109058 | DISPLAY SUPPORT APPARATUS - The display supporting apparatus includes a base, a first arm, a second arm, and a display attachment bracket designed to be fixedly securable or attachable to a display. The display support apparatus further includes a mechanism for providing a constant orientation in relation to the base for the plane bisecting the range of rotation of the second arm about the pivot axis between the first arm and the second arm even as the first arm moves pivotally relative to the base. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109059 | Object Mounting System - An object mounting system for effectively attaching an object to a mounting surface without damaging the mounting surface. The object mounting system generally includes a support base having a bottom portion having a bottom surface and an upper portion, an adjustment member adjustably positioned within the upper portion of the support base to allow for adjustment of an attitude of the adjustment member and an object member removably attached to the adjustment member. A protective sticker having an upper protective surface and a lower adhesive surface is attached to a mounting surface to protect the mounting surface. An adhesive tape having an upper adhesive side and a lower adhesive side is attached between the bottom surface of the support base and the upper protective surface of the protective sticker to secure the support base. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109060 | ELECTRONIC TABLET MOUNT - A tablet support mount has a main body portion, which when installed is inclined. The upper surface of the inclined main body is adapted for contacting and supporting the tablet. A lower lip is positioned at an angle at the lower end of the main body so as to form an upwardly open V shape. This lip keeps the tablet from sliding off the mount. An upper attachment edge is positioned at an angle at the upper end of the main body. This upper attachment edge is releasably and directly secured to a lower portion of the frame of a cabinet. The main body, lower lip and at least a portion of the attachment edge form a unitary, one piece rigid structure. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109061 | INFLATABLE DISPLAY ACCESSORY MOUNTING SYSTEM - An accessory mounting system for an inflatable display. The accessory mounting system includes a cuff selectively positionable onto the inflatable airframe members of the inflatable display. The cuff remains on the airframe member when the inflatable display is in a deflated state. The cuff includes a mounting mechanism to which an accessory connector removably attaches over the exterior cover of the inflatable display. The accessory connector is adapted to support the accessory. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109062 | VEHICLE OIL PAN WITH ACTIVE NOISE REDUCTION CONTROL - A vibration and noise abatement reduction method and apparatus for a fluid reservoir containing an automotive fluid and having a bottom wall. At least a portion of the fluid reservoir is formed of or carries a shape memory change material undergoing shape change at a threshold temperature. A controller detects a match between the vehicle vibration frequency at a measured vehicle operating characteristic and the resonant frequency of the fluid reservoir and varies the resonant vibration frequency of the fluid reservoir by changing the stiffness of at least a portion of the reservoir through the supply of heat to the fluid reservoir resulting in a change in the shape of at least the shape memory change material in the fluid reservoir. The heat is supplied from an electrical conductor in heat transfer relation with the fluid reservoir or an elevated temperature of the automotive fluid in the fluid reservoir. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109063 | APPARATUS AND METHOD TO FLUSH ESP MOTOR OIL - A motor oil change system for an electric submersible pump includes motor oil reservoir disposed proximate an electric motor used to drive a wellbore pump and means for selectively moving oil from the reservoir into the motor to displace oil present in the motor. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109064 | PRESSURE TANK - A pressure tank includes a metallic vessel, a plastic liner received in the metallic vessel, a flexible diaphragm, two connectors and a nozzle coupled to the nipples respectively. The metallic vessel includes upper and lower shells. The upper shell defines a first planar area on a side thereof and a second planar area on a top thereof. The lower shell defines a third planar area therebottom. The flexible diaphragm divides the metallic vessel into a storage space and a pneumatic room. Each of the connectors includes a nipple and an anti-leak assembly. The nipples of the connectors are mounted on the side and top of the upper shell respectively and are in communication with the storage space. The two anti-leak assemblies provide leakproof connection between the nipples and the plastic liner. Additionally, the nozzle is mounted on the third planar area to be in communication with the pneumatic room. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109065 | PRESSURE VESSEL WITH PCM AND METHOD OF USE - The present invention provides a metal-lined composite gas storage device comprising a phase-change material coated on the exterior surface of a metallic liner. The presence of the phase-change material on the exterior surface of the metal liner reduces the temperature change within the interior of the metal liner during a gas filling process compared to a similar vessel that does not have a phase-change material coating, thereby allowing a significantly greater amount of gas to be filled at a given pressure. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109066 | FLUID RECOVERY IN CHILLED CLATHRATE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS - Described embodiments include a system and a method. A described system includes a pipeline system that transports flowable natural gas hydrate slurries. The pipeline system including a transportation conduit configured to contain natural gas hydrate slurry flowing from a first geographic location to a second geographic location. The natural gas hydrate slurry includes a natural gas hydrate and a liquid. A removal system is configured to withdraw a portion of the liquid from the flowing natural gas hydrate slurry. The pipeline system includes a cooling system configured to cool the withdrawn liquid to a target temperature range predicted to provide a selected stability of the natural gas slurry during transit of the natural gas slurry over at least a portion of the distance from the first geographic location to the second geographic location. A mixing system is configured to reintroduce the cooled withdrawn liquid into the flowing natural gas slurry. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109067 | A METHOD OF TRANSPORTING OIL - The presently claimed invention is related to a method of transporting oil by using a solid particles-stabilized emulsion containing water as continuous phase, oil as a dispersed phase and at least one magnetic solid particle which comprises layered double hydroxide. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109068 | TUBULAR LIGHTING DEVICE - A tubular lighting device comprising an elongated heat sink ( | 2016-04-21 |
20160109069 | TUBULAR LED LAMP - The present invention relates to internal use in offices, businesses, production areas, etc. This product could replace fluorescent, incandescent, halogen, and any other type of lamp or luminaire for internal use. The lamp was designed to maximize the air flow and to obtain an adequate heat transfer rate between the lamp and the environment. On the other hand, need to be brought to your attention that some of the component comprising the tubular lamp will be manufactured using Aluminum and/or other appropriate material to increase the heat exchange rate between the lamp and the environment and thus avoid overheating the LEDs to prevent a premature failure. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109070 | LED LAMP WITH DUAL MODE OPERATION - An LED lamp has dual modes of operation from fluorescent lamp fixtures. A first circuit powers at least one LED in a first mode of operation when first and second power pins at a first end of the lamp are inserted into power contacts of the fixture that are directly connected to power mains. A second circuit powers at least one LED in a second mode of operation when the second power pin at the first end of the lamp and a third power pin at a second end of the lamp are inserted into power contacts of a fixture powered from an electronic ballast. First and second conduction control means permit the second circuit to power at least one LED during the second mode of operation. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109071 | CIRCUIT SUBSTRATE FOR CARRYING AT LEAST ONE LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE AND LIGHT-EMITTING STRUCTURE FOR PROVIDING ILLUMINATION - A circuit substrate for carrying at least one light-emitting diode and a light-emitting structure for providing illumination are disclosed. The circuit substrate includes an insulation base layer, a conductive heat-dissipating layer, an insulation covering layer, a conductive circuit structure and a conductive through structure. The conductive heat-dissipating layer is disposed on the insulation base layer. The insulation covering layer is disposed on the conductive heat-dissipating layer. The conductive circuit structure includes a first electrode conductive layer and a second electrode conductive layer that are disposed on the insulation covering layer. The conductive through structure passes through the insulation covering layer and is connected between the conductive heat-dissipating layer and one of the first electrode conductive layer and the second electrode conductive layer. One of the first electrode conductive layer and the second electrode conductive layer is electrically connected to the conductive heat-dissipating layer through the conductive body. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109072 | LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE - A laser diode device includes a semiconductor laser element, a transmissive member, and phosphor-containing members. The transmissive member is disposed separately from the semiconductor laser element and includes a plurality of recessed portions on a side opposite to a side in which light from the semiconductor laser element enters and within a region that is irradiated with the light from the semiconductor laser element. The phosphor-containing members are disposed in the plurality of recessed portions. A portion of light enters and passes through the transmissive member between the phosphor-containing members and exits the transmissive member without passing through the phosphor-containing members. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109073 | LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE - A light-emitting device including a light source to emit primary light and a light-emitting section provided with a transparent member containing first nanoparticles which absorb at least part of the primary light and emit secondary light, wherein the light-emitting section is provided with an antireflective structure section disposed on at least part of an outer surface of the transparent member. The antireflective structure section may contain ultraviolet absorptive second nanoparticles. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109074 | VEHICLE LIGHTING FIXTURE - A vehicle lighting fixture can utilize a plurality of optical deflectors configured to two-dimensionally scan with excitation light. The vehicle lighting fixture can form a predetermined light distribution pattern and have at least one first lighting unit and at least one second lighting unit. The first lighting unit can include: excitation light sources; optical deflectors corresponding to the excitation light sources, each including a mirror part that can two-dimensionally scan with excitation light in horizontal and vertical directions; a first wavelength conversion member configured to include scanning regions corresponding to the optical deflectors, forming a light intensity distribution image; and a first optical system configured to project the light intensity distribution images formed in the respective scanning regions to form a first light distribution pattern. At least one scanning region can overlap another scanning region in part to relatively increase a light intensity in the overlapped scanning region. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109075 | Hand Held Illuminated Signaling Device for Prospective Riders - A hand held, battery operated, illuminated signaling device used by individuals to hail taxicabs. It is a user friendly, ergonomically designed signaling device that is convenient to carry and adaptable to being stored in pockets, purses, and the like. One embodiment of the illuminating signaling device, comprises a body, a printed circuit board, a light source array, a bezel having at least one of a perimeter opening and at least one of a top opening, wherein the perimeter opening and the top opening are situated to receive an individual light source of the light source array, a retainer adapted to support the light source array and wherein the bezel is coupled to the light source array and wherein the light source array is mounted on the retainer. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109076 | DEPLOYABLE, MULTI-SIDED ILLUMINATION DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS OF USE - An illumination device may include a body having twelve sides, the body being formed by a first body portion including six sides of the twelve sides, and a second body portion including six sides of the twelve sides. The first body portion and the second body portion may be coupled to one another at a first interface and at a second interface disposed radially inward of the first interface, wherein the first interface may be positioned in a plurality of planes, and wherein the second interface may be positioned in a single plane. At least a portion of each of the twelve sides may include a transparent window. The illumination device may include a resilient cover disposed around the body. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109077 | INFLATABLE SOLAR LIGHT - A solar rechargeable light is disclosed. In some embodiments, the solar light include the following: an expandable inner bladder including at least front and bottom surfaces; a solar rechargeable light assembly joined with the front surface of the inner bladder, the assembly including a thin-film photovoltaic, a battery charger in electrical communication with the thin-film photovoltaic, a rechargeable battery in electrical communication with the battery charger, and a light emitting diode in electrical communication with the rechargeable battery; and an expandable outer bladder configured to contain the inner bladder. The inner and outer bladders are substantially transparent, flexible, inflatable, and collapsible. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109078 | LIGHT EMITTING APPARATUS, BACK LIGHT UNIT AND DISPLAY APPARATUS - This disclosure provides a light emitting apparatus, the apparatus may comprise a middle component, a first end component and a second end component. The middle component may comprise a light emitting device and the middle component has a recess and a protrusion at its two ends respectively. One of the first and second end components has a recess, and the other of the first and second end components has a protrusion. The middle component can be connected with the first and the second end components respectively by corresponding protrusion and recess so that adjacent components can rotate relative to each other in a plane perpendicular to a light exit direction of the light emitting device. The light emitting apparatus can be applied to a back light unit of a display apparatus to realize curved surface display of the display apparatus. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109079 | Light tower assembly - A light tower assembly for the high density illumination of an indoor or outdoor area by a portable power plant or a stationary power source includes at least one vertical support shaft, at least one cross member attached to the vertical support shaft and at least on omnidirectional heavy duty LED light bracket attached to the cross member, providing support to a high lumen LED light, with the heavy duty LED light bracket being moveably aimed within a range of 360 degrees from a pivotal mounting point on the cross member. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109080 | SELF-ILLUMINATING SKATEBOARD WHEEL - Provided is a skateboard wheel having a rotational axis and comprising a transparent or translucent wheel covering having a surface defined by revolving a continuous, smooth curve about the axis. The wheel comprises a wheel interior defined by the axis and the wheel covering and housing (i) a wheel generator that generates electricity, (ii) a plurality of light emitting devices electrically coupled to the generator so that they emit light when the generator generates electricity, and (iii) an installation board coupled to the generator and comprising a plurality of open-faced notches formed along a perimeter of the board and facing the wheel covering in a radial direction of the wheel. At least one light emitting device is received in a notch in the plurality of notches and is aligned in the radial direction of the wheel. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109081 | Electric Lighting Devices Using Air Flow to Generate a Flickering Flame Effect - Lighting devices are described having a fan or other means to move air within the device to thereby cause movement of a flame element to simulate the movement of a real flame. In some embodiments, one or more scent cartridges can be disposed within the devices so that the air exiting the devices can be scented. Preferably, the devices include an air conduit to direct the air against the flame element and thereby increase the efficiency of the devices. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109082 | ELECTRONIC LIGHTING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - An electronic lighting device and a method for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The electronic lighting device may comprise a core, which may comprises an enclosure, a light-emitting element, a flame sheet and a swing mechanism. The flame sheet is movably supported or suspended on the enclosure, and may comprise an upper sheet which is of a flame-like shape. The upper sheet is configured to expose above the top of the enclosure. The light-emitting element may be installed on the enclosure. A light outgoing direction of the light-emitting element may be intersected with the surface of the upper sheet so that the light of the light-emitting element is projected on the surface of the upper sheet. The swing mechanism is disposed beneath the flame sheet and can apply a force on the flame sheet to actuate the flame sheet to sway or swing. By the present application, a visual experience of true fire can be achieved and an interestedness and appreciation can be improved. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109083 | ELECTRONIC LIGHTING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - An electronic lighting device and a method for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The electronic lighting device may comprise a core, which may comprises an enclosure, a light-emitting element, a flame sheet and a swing mechanism. The flame sheet is movably supported or suspended on the enclosure, and may comprise an upper sheet which is of a flame-like shape. The upper sheet is configured to expose above the top of the enclosure. The light-emitting element may be installed on the enclosure. A light outgoing direction of the light-emitting element may be intersected with the surface of the upper sheet so that the light of the light-emitting element is projected on the surface of the upper sheet. The swing mechanism is disposed beneath the flame sheet and can apply a force on the flame sheet to actuate the flame sheet to sway or swing. By the present application, a visual experience of true fire can be achieved and an interestedness and appreciation can be improved. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109084 | MULTI-FUNCTION OPTICAL SYSTEM WITH SHARED EXIT OPTIC - A light for a vehicle. Two or more light guides each project a sheet of light to a common projection lens, but in different directions. Each light guide is selectively actuable by the driver. The projection lens receives the sheets of light, expands them in the horizontal direction, and projects them in the same general direction as received. Thus, the driver can selectively illuminate various regions of the terrain. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109085 | VEHICLE LIGHTING APPARATUS - A vehicle lighting apparatus includes a light source section and a lens disposed at a front side of the light source section to refract light from the light source section. A movable member has an end portion on which the lens is seated. A support member has an end portion which is coupled to the light source section and slidably coupled to the movable member such that the movable member is movable in a forward and rearward direction of the light source section. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109086 | VEHICLE LAMP - A vehicle lamp includes a light source for generating light which has a set movement path. At least one reflector is provided on the movement path of the light generated by the light source. A scatterer is disposed on the movement path of the light generated by the light source to scatter the light such that the movement path of the light is visible. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109087 | VENTILATION STRUCTURE OF LIGHT FIXTURE FOR VEHICLE - A ventilation structure of a light fixture for a vehicle comprising a light fixture for a vehicle at which a suction port and an exhaust port are provided; a tube member having an upstream side opening portion into which traveling wind, that is taken-in when a vehicle travels, is introduced, and a downstream side opening portion from which the traveling wind is discharged; and a communication tube, one end portion thereof is connected to the exhaust port of the light fixture for a vehicle, and other end portion thereof is connected between the upstream side opening portion and the downstream side opening portion of the tube member, the other end portion extends into an interior of the tube member and opens toward a downstream side in a direction of passage of the traveling wind. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109088 | THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC HEAT SINK USED TO CONDUCT HEAT IN AUTOMOTIVE LIGHTING - A headlamp and/or tail light assembly comprising a housing, an outer lens, a thermally conductive plastic situated in operative relationship with the outer lens and a heating element for heating the thermally conductive plastic, wherein when the heating element heats the thermally conductive plastic, heat is directed towards the outer lens. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109089 | DISPLAY DEVICE - A display device includes a display panel, a light source providing light to the display panel, a bottom chassis, the light source being positioned on the bottom chassis, a diffuser plate between the light source and the display panel, the diffuser plate directing light emitted from the light source toward the display panel, and a supporter between the bottom chassis and the diffuser plate to support the diffuser plate, the supporter including a support portion that is at least partially bent. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109090 | GRADIENT OPTICS FOR EVEN LIGHT DISTRIBUTION OF LED LIGHT SOURCES - Gradient optics for even light distribution of LED light sources. In an aspect, an apparatus is provided for uniform distribution of light emitted from a light source. The apparatus includes a panel coupled to receive the light emitted from the light source, and gradient optics disposed on the panel, the gradient optics providing a matching transparency gradient that is aligned with the light source to evenly distribute the emitted light. In another aspect, an apparatus includes means for receiving the light emitted from the light source, and means for providing a matching transparency gradient that is aligned with the light source to evenly distribute the emitted light. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109091 | BACKLIGHT ASSEMBLY - A backlight assembly includes a base unit, a light source unit, and a backlight unit. The base unit includes a case defining a cavity, and the cavity includes a first receiving space and a second receiving space communicating with the first receiving space. The light source unit is received in the second receiving portion and configured for emitting light. The backlight assembly includes a first lens module and a second lens module; the first lens module is received in the first receiving space and configured for reflecting the light from the light source unit, the second lens module is mounted to the case and configured for receiving the light from the first lens module and emitting out. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109092 | OPTICAL ELEMENT - An optical element includes a light receiving surface | 2016-04-21 |
20160109093 | LIGHTING DEVICE, LIGHTING KIT AND LUMINAIRE - Disclosed is a lighting device comprising a solid state lighting element ( | 2016-04-21 |
20160109094 | Decorative illuminable container - An illuminable container having a reflective inner surface and at least one aperture of a selected shape wherein the container is configured to accept a light source and the effect of the reflective inner surface and light emitted from the light source is visible through the at least one aperture. The reflective inner surface may also have holographic properties. An outer surface of the container is printed with a design wherein the apertures and the design correspond such that a scene is formed when the container is illuminated. Alternatively, the illuminable container may comprise a shape and design configured to provide a dimensional aspect to the scene when illuminated. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109095 | Illumination Device For Hand-Held-Scanner Body - A device for illuminating a portion of a hand-held scanner to indicate a status of the scanner provides an even distribution of light emission. The device might include various elements that facilitate an even distribution of the light. For instance, in one aspect the device includes a set of reflective surfaces that are positioned throughout the scanner together with light-emitting devices (e.g., LED) in a manner to evenly transmit light emissions. In another aspect, the device includes a light-diffusing translucent member, which smoothly and evenly presents the light emissions that are reflected off of the reflective surfaces. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109096 | LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE PACKAGE AND LIGHTING DEVICE HAVING THE SAME - A light emitting device package includes a reflective unit having a first surface and a second surface opposing the first surface and having a through hole formed in a central portion of the reflective unit to penetrate through the first and second surfaces, a light emitting device disposed in the through hole and externally exposed to one of the first and second surfaces, and an optical device disposed on the first surface of the reflective unit to cover the light emitting device. The optical device allows light generated by the light emitting device to be partially transmitted and partially reflected to be emitted externally. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109097 | LIGHTING DEVICE WITH FACETED REFLECTOR - A lighting device may comprise a light emitting element and a reflector, the reflector comprising: a first opening surrounding the light emitting element and a second opening; reflector side walls forming the first and second openings, the reflector side walls divergently extending from the first opening away from the light emitting element to the second opening; and corner facets, wherein each corner facet is positioned over a corresponding reflector corner formed by an adjacent pair of reflector side walls at the first opening. In this way, a photosensitive work piece may be uniformly irradiated while mitigating under-curing and over-curing, and while reducing a coupling optics size and a distance between the light emitting elements and the work piece, thereby decreasing cure times and lowering manufacturing costs. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109098 | LIGHT DEVICE - A light device comprises an elongated light guide ( | 2016-04-21 |
20160109099 | LIGHT REFLECTIVE MATERIAL AND LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE - A light reflective material of the present disclosure includes a base material having light transmission property; and a porous particle located in the base material, the porous particle comprising a shell defining pores, the base material having a first refractive index, the shell having a second refractive index higher than the first refractive index. A light-emitting device of the present disclosure includes a light emitter that emits light; and a reflective layer that covers a portion of a surface of the light emitter, the reflective layer comprising a base material having light transmission property and a porous particle located in the base material, the porous particle comprising a shell defining pores, the base material having a first refractive index, the shell having a second refractive index higher than the first refractive index. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109100 | LIGHTING APPARATUS - A lighting apparatus comprises a light source module outputting light, a reflective module comprising a plurality of optical systems, each of which having a plurality of variable thickness elements, each of which having a thickness adjustable according to a thickness control signal, and a mirror disposed on the plurality of variable thickness elements and reflecting the light output from the light source module, and a controller configured to generate the thickness control signal to independently control the thicknesses of the plurality of variable thickness elements and determine a reflection direction of each of the plurality of optical systems. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109101 | Lighting Fixture Mounting Post - A light fixture mounting post includes an upper threaded portion for attaching the post to a light shade and a lower portion for attaching light fixtures to the post. The upper threaded portion has left handed threads, and an O-ring and a shaped rubber washer residing between a post nut and the shade. A post flange limits the insertion depth of the upper threaded portion through the shade. The threaded segments include right handed pipe threads for tightly engaging the light fixtures. Embodiments include a continuous lower portion with straight or tapered threads and a segmented lower portion with reduced thickness spaces separating the taper or straight threaded segments allowing easy shortening of the lower portion. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109102 | LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE - A light emitting device includes: a plurality of light emitting modules each provided with a circuit board, and first to n-th light source groups disposed on the circuit board, n being an integer greater than two, wherein the first to n-th light source groups each include at least one light emitting diode (LED); a driving module supplying driving power to the plurality of light emitting modules, and determine a number of light source groups operating in each of the plurality of light emitting modules based on a level of the driving power; and a module connection unit connecting first to n-th light source groups provided in one of the plurality of light emitting modules and first to n-th light source groups provided in another light emitting module in parallel in a detachable manner, respectively. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109103 | LED Lamp with Tapered PCB - An LED lamp has a PCB at least partially made of metal and a base configured to receive the PCB in a slot formed on the base. The base has a base top surface and the slot has a tapered cross-section. A first sidewall is formed in the slot. The first sidewall is formed at a first sidewall angle that is less than 90°. A second sidewall is formed in the slot. The second sidewall is formed at a second sidewall angle. A top protrusion is formed on a base top surface. The top protrusion has a top protrusion first position and a top protrusion second position. A pair of edges are formed on the PCB, namely a first edge formed on the PCB and a second edge formed on the PCB. The first edge is tapered to engage the first sidewall. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109104 | DC LED MODULE HAVING BRIDGE RECTIFYING AND FILTERING FUNCTION - A DC LED module having bridge rectifying and filtering function includes: an insulation seat, formed with a first surface and a second surface, wherein a concave area is formed on the first surface, and an opening and at least one buckle slot are formed at a substantially central portion of the concave area; a reflection cup, formed with at least one buckle structure for being buckled with the at least one buckle slot of the insulation seat; a circuit board, installed with an LED light source, wherein the circuit board is fastened on the second surface of the insulation seat, and the LED light source is aligned with the opening; and a bridge rectifying and filtering member, disposed at the exterior of the insulation seat and electrically coupled to a power input port of the circuit board for providing a DC voltage to the circuit board. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109105 | MULTI-PURPOSE LIGHT EMITTING DIODE FLARE - A road flare including a two-sided panel, each side containing a grid of light-emitting diodes (LEDs). In a preferred embodiment one side would include typical white or standard colored LEDs and the other side would include red or other color LED. Each panel has several modes of lighting, which is selectable via a power switch or other switch. The different modes include solid lights, blinking lights, off, or a combination thereof. For example, the red side of the panel may be set to blinking or flashing, while the white side of the panel could be constantly lit. This creates a flashing hazard strobe facing away from a vehicle to warn oncoming vehicles, and a solid white light source aimed towards the vehicle to assist with repairs or other tasks. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109106 | AC LED MODULE HAVING SURGE PROTECTION FUNCTION - An AC LED module having surge protection function includes: an insulation seat, formed with a first surface and a second surface, wherein a concave area is formed on the first surface, and an opening is formed at a substantially central portion of the concave area; an annular fasten member, fastened in the concave area of the insulation seat, and formed with at least one buckle structure for being combined with a reflection cup; a circuit board, installed with a LED light source, wherein the circuit board is fastened on the second surface of the insulation seat, and the LED light source is aligned with the opening; and a surge absorbing member, disposed at the exterior of the insulation seat and electrically coupled to an AC power input port of the circuit board, thereby preventing the circuit board from being damaged by an AC surge. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109107 | COOLING SYSTEM FOR HORTICULTURAL LIGHTING - A lighting system for an incubation chamber used to house and incubate a plurality of plants. The lighting system includes a lighting device that has a heatsink with openings for a conduit disposed therethrough. A conduit is disposed through the heat sink and fluid is pumped through the conduit from a pump so that heat from the heatsink transfers to the fluid that is then conveyed remotely for use in the horticultural facility housing the incubation chamber. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109108 | LIGHTING MODULE COMPRISING A DIODE - A lighting module, in particular for illumination and/or signaling, comprising a heatsink on which is mounted a light emitting diode comprising a central axis (xx′), the heatsink comprising a body of which a front face is maintained in abutment against a rear face of the diode, the body comprising at least one orifice passing through the body and opening out on its front face through which pass one or more connection pins extending from the rear face of the diode. The central axis (xx′) of the diode does not pass via an orifice passing through the body and through which a connection pin extends. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109109 | LED LIGHTING TUBE DEVICE AND METHOD - An LED lighting tube including a heat-dissipating tubular envelope having an LED assembly directly affixed to an inner surface of the heat-dissipating tubular envelope. A method of making an LED lighting tube by providing a heat-dissipating tubular envelope, and affixing an LED assembly directly to an inner surface of the heat-dissipating tubular envelope with an adhesive layer. A method of providing heat-dissipation without a heat sink in an LED lighting tube by providing a heat-dissipating tubular envelope, affixing an LED assembly directly to an inner surface of the heat-dissipating tubular envelope with an adhesive layer, and dissipating heat through the heat-dissipating tubular envelope. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109110 | Light source assembly and method for producing the same - A light source assembly, a method for producing a light source assembly, and a lamp are provided. In one example, the light source assembly comprises a substrate comprising first and second substrate portions being arranged at a tilt angle (α) to each other forming a V-shaped structure, wherein, at the tip of the V-shaped structure, the first portion comprises a first electrical terminal and the second portion comprises a second electrical terminal. The light source assembly further comprises a light source arranged to bridge a terminal gap between the first and second electrical terminals such that the light source is in electrical connection with the first and second electrical terminals. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109111 | FLOW-THROUGH LUMINAIRE - A housing for a luminaire is disclosed herein. The housing can include a central portion forming a substantially closed shape and having an inner area therewithin, where the central portion is thermally conductive. The central portion can include an upper end and a lower end adjacent to the upper end. The housing can also include a number of fins thermally coupled to and extending inward and outward away from the upper end of the central portion, where the plurality of fins are thermally conductive. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109112 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING INDICATOR LIGHT - An electronic device includes a housing, an indicator plate, a circuit board, a shading case, and a guiding light member. The indicator plate is attached to an outside surface of the housing and defines a receiving hole. The circuit board is attached in the housing. The indicator light is electrically connected to the circuit board. The shading case and the circuit board together encircle the first indicator light. An end of the first shading case abuts the housing and defines a first through hole. The guiding light member is attached between the first through hole and the first receiving hole. Light emitted from the indicator light passes through the through hole to be transmitted to the receiving hole through the guiding light member. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109113 | Emergency Light and Emergency Reporting System - Provided is an emergency light that can be readily carried by a person even when the person goes outdoors and that can signal occurrence of an emergency. The emergency light includes an illumination light emitting unit that emits light for illumination to a surrounding, a signaling light emitting unit that emits light for signaling occurrence of an emergency to the surrounding, the signaling light emitting unit being provided separately of the illumination light emitting unit, and a transmitter that transmits identifier information over a predetermined area when the signaling light emitting unit has emitted a signaling light. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109114 | INDUCTIVE HEATING ENERGY RECOVERY SYSTEM - An energy recovery system is provided. The energy recovery system may comprise an inductive heating coil configured to have a cooling fluid flow through the inductive heating coil and a heat exchanger fluidly coupled to the inductive heating coil and configured to produce a steam source. The steam source drives a pump. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109115 | ELECTRONIC VAPING DEVICE AND COMPONENTS THEREOF - A reservoir component of an electronic vaping device includes an outer housing, an air inlet, a vapor outlet, an air passage communicating with the air inlet and the vapor outlet, and a reservoir. A magnetic, electrically conductive and resistive heater element is located adjacent the air passage. The heater element is configured to be in electrical communication with an alternator of a power supply component. A wick is in communication with the reservoir and is configured to draw pre-vapor formulation from the reservoir toward the heater element. The heater element is configured to heat pre-vapor formulation to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the pre-vapor formulation and form a vapor. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109116 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVED FIRING OF BIOMASS AND OTHER SOLID FUELS FOR STEAM PRODUCTION AND GASIFICATION - A ground supported single drum power boiler is described combining a refractory lined and insulated V-Cell floor; refractory lined and insulated combustion chamber; integrated fuel chutes configured to pre-dry wet solid fuel; top mounted fuel bin; internal chamber walls; configurable combustion air systems; and a back pass with after-burner ports and cross flow superheaters. The boiler can be configured in pre-assembled modules to minimize the field construction time and cost. An alternative embodiment is adaptable as a gasifier. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109117 | Secondary Burning of Gases from the Combustion of Fossil Fuels - A system for reducing pollutants from the burning of a fossil fuel includes a pressure vessel containing in its interior a feedstock (e.g., methanol) and at least one set of electrodes. An electric arc is formed between the electrodes and the feedstock is exposed to a plasma of the electric arc thereby converting at least some of the feedstock into a gas. There are controls for the electric arc and a way to collect the gas. The gas is mixed with flue gases from burning of fossil fuels and secondarily burned (the mixture of flue gases and the gas in combination are ignited), thereby reducing the amount of pollutants. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109118 | CURRENT GATED ELECTRODE FOR APPLYING AN ELECTRIC FIELD TO A FLAME - A system and method for electrically controlling a position of a combustion reaction and/or for protecting a flame controller by decoupling an ionizer from a power supply. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109119 | TUBULAR BURNER - A tubular burner includes: a mixing tube having an inlet port into which a fuel gas and primary air flow; and a flame hole member having a plurality of flame holes and being fitted into a front end portion of the mixing tube. The flame holes of the flame hole member are made up of a central main flame hole and a plurality of subsidiary flame holes positioned around, and each being smaller than, the central main flame hole. In an annular region of the flame hole member defined between an outer periphery of the flame hole member and the central main flame hole, a plurality of non-flame-hole regions which are free from formation of the subsidiary flame holes are provided at a circumferential distance from one another. The plurality of the subsidiary flame holes are formed in each of flame hole regions defined between the non-flame-hole regions. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109120 | WASTE TREATMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD - In apparatus and method for waste treatment by pyrolysis, treated waste is flushed through a grid ( | 2016-04-21 |
20160109121 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RECOVERING OFF-GASES FROM NATURAL GAS DEHYDRATOR - An apparatus and method for reclaiming uncondensed hydrocarbons normally exhausted to the atmosphere from a still column of a glycol dehydrator system, and combusting the uncondensed hydrocarbons in a burner assembly of a reboiler after the burner assembly has been ignited by fuel gas. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109122 | EXCESS GAS COMBUSTION IN HEAVY OIL PRODUCTION - A system and method for vent gas combustion in storage tank for heavy oil production is provided. Auxiliary burners located are provided for combusting the well casing gas. A burner management system for controlling the auxiliary burners is provided which receives a gas pressure value and initiates the auxiliary burners based upon one or more threshold values when the gas pressure exceeds the one or more pressure values. An auxiliary exhaust stack may be collocated with a main exhaust stack of a tank heater for the storage tank. | 2016-04-21 |
20160109123 | METHOD OF OPERATING A FURNACE - A method of operating a furnace wherein a slurry containing carbonaceous material is added to the furnace as a fuel and/or reducing agent | 2016-04-21 |
20160109124 | FUEL METERING DEVICE - A fuel metering assembly includes a solenoid fluidly coupled between a fuel supply and a cooking appliance. A timer is electrically coupled to a power source. The timer is additionally electrically coupled to the solenoid such that the timer selectively actuates and de-actuates the solenoid. A plurality of time actuators is coupled to the timer to select a duration of time for the solenoid to be actuated. A display is coupled to the timer. The display displays numerals indicating the selected duration of time. A control is electrically coupled to the timer. A primary actuator is coupled to the control. The primary actuator is engaged by a user such that the timer actuates the solenoid for the selected duration of time. A light emitter is coupled to the control. The light emitter emits light when the primary solenoid is actuated. | 2016-04-21 |