20th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 29 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160138170 | PLASMA PROCESSING METHOD - A plasma processing method is provided for reducing dimensions of a film to be etched from patterned dimensions, and is capable of reducing dimensions without causing deformation or collapse of the film to be etched. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138171 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CORROSION RESISTANT AND CONDUCTIVE NANO CARBON COATING LAYER AND FUEL CELL BIPOLAR PLATE THEREBY USING STAINLESS STEEL SUBSTRATE - The present invention proposed manufacturing device of coating layers with good conductivity and corrosion resistance at high productivity comprising etching the oxide layer on the stainless steel substrate by plasma etching to activate the surface and prevent from decreasing it's conductivity, coating metal nitrides like CrN or TiN in nano size thickness on the etched surface and coating carbon layer at nano size thickness on top of it. According to the present invention, it is possible to produce manufacture fuel cell bipolar plate, electrode material and stainless steel with reinforced conductivity and corrosion resistance in mass. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138172 | Gasket With Internal Galvanic Anode Ring - A gasket assembly for sealing between mating flange faces of a flanged connection with a central bore includes a seal member. The seal member is ring shaped and has a seal member profile on an inner diameter. A galvanic anode is a ring shaped member with an outer diameter that is in engagement with the seal member profile, and an inner diameter that is at least as large as a diameter of the central bore. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138173 | MARINE CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEM - A marine cathodic protection system configured to protect a metal structure exposed to seawater from corrosion. The system includes a first anode provided on or adjacent the protected metal structure at a first position. The first anode is exposed to seawater, is electrically insulated from the protected metal structure, and is formed of a metal having a greater negative potential than the protected metal. The system further includes a second anode provided on or adjacent the protected metal structure at a second position. The second anode is electrically connected to the first anode. The first position is preferably substantially submerged in said seawater such that the protected metal and the first anode cooperate to define a seawater battery configured to apply an electrical current to the second anode, the second anode thus being an impressed current anode. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138174 | Electrochemically Responsive Composites of Redox Polymers and Conducting Fibers - Disclosed are composite compositions, comprising a conductive matrix and an electrochemically active polymer, which are useful as heterogeneous catalysts or charge-storage materials. Suitable electrochemically active polymers include redox polymers, such as polyvinylferrocene, and conducting polymers, such as polypyrrole, and interpenetrating networks containing both redox polymers and conducting polymers. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138175 | HYBRID METAL OXIDE CYCLE WATER SPLITTING - Hybrid thermochemical water splitting systems are disclosed that thermally reduces metal oxides particles to displace some but not all of the electrical requirements in a water splitting electrolytic cell. In these hybrid systems, the thermal reduction temperature is significantly reduced compared to two-step metal-oxide thermochemical cycles in which only thermal energy is required to produce hydrogen from water. Also, unlike conventional higher temperature systems where the reduction step must be carried out under reduced oxygen pressure, the reduction step in the proposed hybrid systems can be carried out in air, allowing for thermal input by a solar power tower with a windowless, cavity receiver. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138176 | APPARATUS FOR SYNTHESIZING AMMONIA - The present disclosure relates to an ammonia synthesis apparatus, and more particularly, to an electrochemical ammonia synthesis apparatus using an aqueous solution or a molten liquid of an alkali metal as an electrolyte. According to one or more embodiments, when an aqueous solution or a molten liquid of an alkali metal is used as an electrolyte in an ammonia synthesis apparatus, compositions, sizes, and shapes of an electrode and an electrolyte may be easily controlled, and thus a yield of ammonia synthesis may improve. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138177 | APPARATUS FOR PROTECTION OF ANODES AND CATHODES IN A SYSTEM OF ELECTROLYSIS CELLS - Provided is an electrode assembly for electrolytic processing in an electrolysis cell comprising an electrode blade comprising a metallic hanger bar portion, a first lug for supporting the metallic hanger bar portion on a first power supply bar, an insulating piece connecting the metallic hanger bar portion to the first lug. The electrode assembly also comprises an electrical switch unit controlling electrical current supply between the first lug and the metallic hanger bar based on a control signal transmitted to a terminal of the electrical switch unit, a control unit configured to transmit the control signal to the terminal of the electrical switch unit, and a power storage unit configured to supply power to the control unit, the power storage unit being charged from the first lug and the hanger bar when the electrical switch unit switches off electrical current supply between the first lug and the metallic hanger bar. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138178 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CHROMIUM-CHROMIUM OXIDE COATED SUBSTRATES - A method for manufacturing a chromium metal-chromium oxide coated substrate by electrolytically depositing the chromium metal-chromium oxide coating on an electrically conductive substrate from an electrolyte solution that includes a trivalent chromium compound and a chelating agent, wherein the electrolyte solution is free of chloride ions and of a boric acid buffering agent, the electrically conductive substrate acts as a cathode and an anode including a catalytic coating of iridium oxide or a mixed metal oxide is chosen for reducing or eliminating the oxidation of Cr(III)-ions to Cr(VI)-ions. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138179 | ANODIZING TREATMENT METHOD AND STRUCTURE OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - Provided are a method for an anodizing treatment on an aluminum-based material and a structure of an internal combustion engine which are provided with both high heat insulation properties and a high corrosion resistance, a high durability and a high impact resistance, and high water-repellent and oil-repellent functions. This method comprises the steps of: forming a second anodic oxide coating | 2016-05-19 |
20160138180 | METHOD FOR FABRICATION OF ANISOTROPIC CONDUCTIVE MEMBER AND METHOD FOR FABRICATION OF ANISOTROPIC CONDUCTIVE BONDING PACKAGE - Provided is a method for fabrication of an anisotropic conductive member, the method including a residual stress relaxation step of obtaining an anisotropic conductive member that has been subjected to a treatment for relaxing residual stress, after fabricating an anisotropic conductive member having plural conductive paths, in which plural micropores of an insulating matrix formed from an anodic oxide film are filled with a conductive member. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138181 | SUBSTRATE PLATING DEVICE - A plating device includes a pl,ting bath containing therein a plating solution, a substrate holder for detachably holding a substrate, an anode disposed opposite to the substrate held by the substrate holder, a rail part stretched across an upper portion of the plating bath in parallel to the substrate holder, and a paddle suspended by the rail part and capable of reciprocating along the rail part. The paddle is vertically provided with a vane part rotatable round or pivotable on an axis part. The plating device can increase flow rate of a plating solution without installing a circulating pump outside a plating bath, and further can achieve same flow rate of the plating solution from a bottom of the plating bath to a level of the solution, enabling plating that forms a plating film having a uniform thickness on an entire region of a substrate and exhibits a high deposition rate. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138182 | METHODS FOR FORMING MIXED METAL OXIDE EPITAXIAL FILMS - Provided are methods for forming a mixed metal oxide epitaxial film (e.g., ScAlMgO | 2016-05-19 |
20160138183 | LOW-TEMPERATURE SYNTHESIS OF COLLOIDAL NANOCRYSTALS - Low-temperature organometallic nucleation and crystallization-based synthesis methods for the fabrication of semiconductor and metal colloidal nanocrystals with narrow size distributions and tunable, size- and shape-dependent electronic and optical properties. Methods include (1) forming a reaction mixture in a reaction vessel under an inert atmosphere that includes at least one solvent, a cationic precursor, an anionic precursor, and at least a first surface stabilizing ligand while stirring at a temperature in a range from about 50° C. to about 130° C. and (2) growing nanocrystals in the reaction mixture for a period of time while maintaining the temperature, the stirring, and the inert-gas atmosphere. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138184 | MELT SURFACE FLOW FIELD MEASUREMENT METHOD FOR ARTIFICIAL CRYSTAL GROWTH SYSTEMS AND CRYSTAL GROWTH APPARATUS UTILIZING THE METHOD - A melt surface flow field measurement method that captures flow rates at multiple tracking points and their mapping on melt surface for artificial crystal growth systems includes the following steps: (A) capture two consecutive images of the melt surface at a time interval of Δt; (B) define the significant regions in the first image as a plurality of first grid regions, then calculate centroid coordinates of the first grid regions; (C) define the regions in the second image corresponding to the significant regions in the first image as a plurality of second grid regions, then calculate centroid coordinates of the second grid regions; (D) lay the second set of centroid coordinates over the first grid regions, and calculate the distances between corresponding centroid coordinates to determine the displacement of the identified significant regions; and (E) divide the displacements by the time interval Δt to determine the flow rate and direction of each identified significant region on melt surface at their centroids—the tracking points. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138185 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SILICON CARBIDE SINGLE CRYSTAL - A device for manufacturing a silicon carbide single crystal is prepared. The device includes a first resistive heater, a heat insulator, and a chamber. The heat insulator is provided with a first opening in a position facing the first resistive heater. The chamber is provided with a second opening in communication with the first opening. The first resistive heater has a first slit extending from an upper end surface toward a lower end surface of the first resistive heater and a second slit extending from the lower end surface toward the upper end surface, the first and second slits being alternately arranged along a circumferential direction, and the first resistive heater is provided with a third opening penetrating the first resistive heater and being in communication with the first and second openings. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138186 | SILICON CARBIDE SINGLE-CRYSTAL SUBSTRATE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method of manufacturing a silicon carbide single-crystal substrate includes the following steps. A seed crystal having a main surface and being made of silicon carbide, and a silicon carbide source material are prepared. A silicon carbide single crystal is grown on the main surface by sublimating the silicon carbide source material while maintaining a temperature gradient between any two points in the silicon carbide source material at 30° C./cm or less. The main surface of the seed crystal is a {0001} plane or a plane having an off angle of 10° or less relative to the {0001} plane, and the main surface has a screw dislocation density of 20/cm | 2016-05-19 |
20160138187 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SILICON CARBIDE SINGLE CRYSTAL - A method of manufacturing a silicon carbide single crystal includes steps of preparing a crucible, a source material disposed toward a bottom surface in the crucible, a seed crystal disposed to face the source material toward a top surface in the crucible, a resistive heater, and a heat insulator configured to be able to accommodate the crucible therein, measuring a mass of at least a portion of the heat insulator, comparing a measured value of the mass obtained in the measuring step with a threshold value, and growing a silicon carbide single crystal on the seed crystal by sublimation of the source material by heating the crucible placed in the heat insulator with the resistive heater. When the measured value of the mass is lower than the threshold value in the comparing step, the step of growing a silicon carbide single crystal is performed at least one or more times. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138188 | MULTIZONE CONTROL OF LAMPS IN A CONICAL LAMPHEAD USING PYROMETERS - A method and apparatus for processing a semiconductor substrate is described. The apparatus is a process chamber having an optically transparent upper dome and lower dome. Vacuum is maintained in the process chamber during processing. The upper dome is thermally controlled by flowing a thermal control fluid along the upper dome outside the processing region. Thermal lamps are positioned proximate the lower dome, and thermal sensors are disposed among the lamps. The lamps are powered in zones, and a controller adjusts power to the lamp zones based on data received from the thermal sensors. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138189 | SUBSTRATE HOLDER, PLASMA REACTOR AND METHOD FOR DEPOSITING DIAMOND - A substrate holder having a base plate where a plurality of protruding poles is arranged, said poles spaced apart from one another by intermediate spaces. Alternatively or in addition, a plasma reactor for depositing diamond from the gas phase may be provided, the plasma reactor comprising such a substrate holder. A method for depositing diamond from the gas phase may be provided. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138190 | SILICON CARBIDE SEMICONDUCTOR FILM-FORMING APPARATUS AND FILM-FORMING METHOD USING THE SAME - In a silicon carbide semiconductor film forming apparatus, first to third gasses are introduced into first to third separation chambers through first to third inlets, respectively. The first and second gasses are silicon raw material including gas and carbon raw material including gas, and the third gas does not include silicon and carbon. The first and second gasses are independently supplied to growth space through first and second supply paths extending from the first and second separation chambers, respectively. The third gas is introduced through a third supply path from the third separation chamber between the first and second gasses. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138191 | HIGH PRESSURE CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION APPARATUSES, METHODS, AND COMPOSITIONS PRODUCED THEREWITH - A composition, reactor apparatus, method, and control system for growing epitaxial layers of group III-nitride alloys. Super-atmospheric pressure is used as a process parameter to control the epitaxial layer growth where the identity of alloy layers differ within a heterostructure stack of two or more layers. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138192 | NANOFIBERS, NANOTUBES AND NANOFIBER MATS COMRPISING CRYSTALLINE METAL OXIDES AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Inorganic nanofibers comprise an inorganic matrix material surface functionalized with at least one metal oxide in crystalline form. Crystal growth on external surfaces may occur in substantial alignment with a longitudinal axis of the nanofibers, and the crystals are typically between about 10.0 nm and 30.0 nm in size. The nanofibers may be hollow (i.e., nanotubes) or they may be randomly dispersed together in the form of a nanofiber mat. Methods for making the nanofibers comprise spinning a dispersion comprising linear polymers and metal oxide precursors. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138193 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF A FIBER, A FIBER AND A YARN MADE FROM SUCH A FIBER - A fiber comprising polyethylene-2,5-furan-dicarboxylate, is prepared by melt spinning in a process wherein a molten composition comprising polyethylene-2,5-furan-dicarboxylate having an intrinsic viscosity of at least 0.55 dl/g, determined in dichloroacetic acid at 25° C., is passed through one or more spinning openings to yield molten threads; wherein the molten threads are cooled to below the melting temperature of the composition to yield spun fibers; and wherein the spun fibers are drawn to a linear density in the range of 0.05 to 2.0 tex per fiber. The invention also proves a fiber comprising polyethylene-2,5-furan-dicarboxylate having a linear density of 0.05 to 2.0 tex, wherein the polyethylene-2,5-furan-dicarboxylate has an intrinsic viscosity of at least 0.45 dl/g, determined in dichloroacetic acid at 25° C. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138194 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLED LAYDOWN OF MATERIALS IN A FIBER PRODUCTION SYSTEM - Described herein are apparatuses and methods of creating fibers, such as microfibers and nanofibers. The methods discussed herein employ centrifugal forces to transform material into fibers. Apparatuses that may be used to create fibers are also described. To improve the collection of fibers, various devices and systems for controlling the deposition pattern of the produced fibers are described. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138195 | POLYSACCHARIDE FIBERS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - The present invention relates to a method for the production of polysaccharide fibers which contain α(1→3)-glucan as a fiber-forming substance, as well as to the fibers made thereby, and to their use. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138196 | POLYSACCHARIDE FIBERS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - The present invention relates to a method for the production of polysaccharide fibers which contain a mixture of cellulose and α( | 2016-05-19 |
20160138197 | Flash Spun Plexifilamentary Strands and Sheets - A flash-spun plexifilamentary fiber strand having a BET surface area of less than 12 m | 2016-05-19 |
20160138198 | Normal pressure dyeable polyester fiber and method for producing the same - Disclosed is a fiber made of a polyester resin, wherein the polyester resin is a copolymer including a dicarboxylic acid component and a glycol component; of the dicarboxylic acid component, 80 mol % or more is accounted for by a terephthalic acid component, 4.0 to 12.0 mol % is accounted for by a cyclohexane dicarboxylic acid component, and 2.0 to 8.0 mol % is accounted for by an adipic acid component; and the glycol component contains an ethylene glycol component as a main component thereof. A polyester fiber is thereby provided which can be dyed with excellent deep color property and fastness property in dyeing under a normal pressure environment and which can offer stable quality and processing performance also by a direct spinning stretching method or other general melt-spinning methods. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138199 | CARBON NANOTUBE FIBERS/FILAMENTS FORMULATED FROM METAL NANOPARTICLE CATALYST AND CARBON SOURCE - Disclosed is a method of: providing a mixture of a polymer or a resin and a transition metal compound, producing a fiber from the mixture, and heating the fiber under conditions effective to form a carbon nanotube-containing carbonaceous fiber. The polymer or resin is an aromatic polymer or a precursor thereof and the mixture is a neat mixture or is combined with a solvent. Also disclosed are a carbonaceous fiber or carbonaceous nanofiber sheet having at least 15 wt. % carbon nanotubes, a fiber or nanofiber sheet having the a polymer or a resin and the transition metal compound, and a fiber or nanofiber sheet having an aromatic polymer and metal nanoparticles. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138200 | ALKALI RECYCLE IN CELLULOSE SPINNING PROCESS - The present invention concerns a method for the recovery of solvent in a process for preparation of regenerated cellulosic fibers using sodium hydroxide as solvent for cellulose dissolving in the manufacturing of a cellulose spinning dope wherein sodium hydroxide present in the spinning dope is at least partially recovered and recycled as sodium hydroxide from a cellulose fiber regeneration or cellulose coagulation step and wherein said cellulose fiber regeneration or cellulose coagulation step consists of a bath into which cellulose spinning dope is injected. Recovered sodium hydroxide may be directly or indirectly recycled from a cellulose fiber regeneration or cellulose coagulation step to a cellulose dissolving step. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138201 | CLOTHING WIRE FOR A ROLLER OF A CARDING MACHINE - A clothing wire for a clothing roller of a carding machine extends in a wire longitudinal direction and having a base segment, which is thicker transversely to the wire longitudinal direction. A leaf segment, which is narrower compared to the base segment, protrudes from the base segment. A plurality of teeth is formed on the leaf segment along the clothing wire in the wire longitudinal direction. Each tooth has two leaf segment lateral surfaces adjoining the base segment. On at least one of the leaf segment lateral surfaces, at least one projection is formed on each tooth. The cross-sectional profile of the projection is asymmetric and preferably has the contour of a nose. The design of the clothing wire results in a homogenization or parallelization of the fibers, with little wear of the clothing wire and less damage to the fibers. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138202 | THREAD PRODUCTION DEVICE - A yarn producing apparatus produces CNT carbon nanotube) yarn from CNT fibers while causing the CNT fibers to run. The yarn producing apparatus includes a wind driving mechanism that causes a winding shaft provided with a winding tube to rotate about a winding centerline of the winding shaft to wind the CNT yarn onto the winding tube, a twist driving mechanism that causes a guide to rotate around the winding tube and guide the CNT yarn to the winding tube, to twist the CNT fibers and produce the CNT yarn while causing the CNT fibers, CNT yarn, or both to swirl, and a traverse driving mechanism that causes the guide to reciprocate relative to the winding tube along the winding centerline of the winding shaft to cause the CNT yarn to traverse the winding tube. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138203 | ELASTIC CIRCULAR KNITTED FABRIC - Provided is an elastic circular knitted fabric which exhibits good wear comfort and excellent movement follow-up ability and can contribute to improvement in motor functions, which exhibits little tightness or a reduced shift during an action, which is not limited in application by stretching force, which is useful as a clothing material that is not susceptible to loosing shape due to wearing, and which has both excellent elongation and excellent elongation recovery of elongation. An elastic circular knitted fabric composed of an elastic fiber and a nonelastic fiber, wherein: knitted loops which contain the elastic fiber are continuously connected in the warp direction of the knitted fabric; the wales of the knitted loops are arranged in the weft direction of the knitted fabric in such a state that at least one wale of the knitted loops is present for every two wales; the aperture angle between the fiber bundles constituting the knitted loop of the nonelectric fiber is 50 to 150 degrees; the stretching forces of the elastic circular knitted fabric in the warp and weft directions at 80% elongation are 100 to 800 cN; the ratio of the stretching force in the warp direction to that in the weft direction is 0.5 to 1.8; and the elongation recovery percentages of elongation in the warp and weft directions are 85% or more as determined after subjecting the fabric to three 80% elongation/recovery cycles. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138204 | HAND KNITTING AID - The present invention relates to an aid for making it easier to knit by hand, and more particularly to an aid for knitting a band accessory by hand. The hand knitting aid includes: a main body which is formed in the form of a plate; a fixing portion which is formed on one upper portion of the main body and fixes one end of yarn for a band accessory; a holder which is formed on one lower side portion of the main body and spaced from the fixing portion and aligns and fixes the other end of the yarn for a band accessory in accordance with a pattern of the band accessory; and an elastic pressing portion which elastically presses the holder and provides a constant tension to the yarn for a band accessory. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138205 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ACQUIRING AND PROCESSING MEASUREMENT QUANTITIES IN A SEWING MACHINE - A method and the device for acquiring and processing measurement quantities in a sewing machine ( | 2016-05-19 |
20160138206 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE WITH TUB AND BASKET HAVING MATCHED CHARACTERISTICS - A laundry treating appliance may include a tub and a basket located at least partially within the tub and at least partially defining a laundry treating chamber. A drive system may operatively couple the tub to the basket and may be operative to rotate the basket about a rotational axis. The tub and the basket may each have similar deflection. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138207 | Laundry Washing Machine - A laundry washing machine ( | 2016-05-19 |
20160138208 | APPLIANCE FOR DRYING LAUNDRY WITH ENHANCED OPERATION FLEXIBILITY - A laundry drying appliance having a cabinet, a treatment chamber inside the cabinet, a drying air recirculation path for conveying air into/out from the treatment chamber, a drying air propeller driven by a drying air propeller motor for causing the drying air to recirculate along the recirculation path, a drying air moisture condensing and heating system in the drying air recirculation path for dehydrating the moisture-laden drying air leaving the treatment chamber and heating the dehydrated drying air before it re-enters into the treatment chamber, laundry drying cycle selector for selecting one out of a number of default laundry drying cycles, a control unit adapted to control the machine operation by operating the drying propeller at a default average speed corresponding to the selected drying cycle, and a command input means operable by the user to change an average working speed of the drying air propeller. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138209 | CLOTHES DRYER AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - Provided is a clothes dryer including: a drum; an air circulation passage connected to the drum; a cooling device configured to cool and dehumidify air; a heating device configured to heat the air; an air blowing device configured to circulate air; a base plate configured to collect condensation water generated from the cooling device; a pump chamber accommodating a pump; a water circulation passage connecting the base plate to communicate with the pump chamber; a communication passage provided between the air circulation passage and the base plate and configured to guide the condensation water generated at the cooling device to the base plate; a first ventilation hole configured to provide a first air passage between the air circulation passage and the pump chamber; and a second ventilation hole configured to provide a second air passage between the air circulation passage and the base plate. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138210 | ACCESSORY FOR THE MATCHING OF GARMENTS - An accessory for the matching of garments is provided that comprises a strip of a flexible material having first and second ends with a fastening element at each end. The fastening elements are preferably in the form of clamps. The fastening elements and the strip may be coloured and made of a material that does not damage the garments. The strip may also include cooperating elements intermediate its ends for securing the strip in a folded condition. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138211 | METHOD OF CONDITIONING WOOL FIBRE MATERIAL - The method for conditioning wool fibre material comprises the steps of preparing a predetermined quantity of the wool fibre material, subjecting the material to a treatment using ionized gases and/or plasma, subjecting the material treated with ionized gases and/or plasma to a soaking in water and drying the material. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138212 | Heat Insulation Composition For Improving Heat Insulation And Soundproofing Functions, Containing Aerogel, And Method For Manufacturing Heat Insulation Fabric By Using Same - The present invention relates to a heat insulation composition, containing aerogel, with improved heat insulation and soundproofing properties, and a method for manufacturing a heat insulation fabric by using the same. The heat insulation composition is prepared by mixing solvent, aerogel powder, adhesive binder and carbon black powder, thereby improving the heat insulation property at an extremely low temperature and at a high temperature, and also enhancing the soundproofing property. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138213 | COMPOSITE FRICTION MATERIALS - A textile-reinforced composite friction material is provided by the present invention that includes a nonwoven needlepunched fiber mat, a resin matrix impregnated within and onto the fiber mat, and an inorganic nanomaterial such as a carbide nanomaterial dispersed within the resin matrix. The carbide nanomaterial is preferably tungsten, silicon or titanium carbide nanomaterial. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138214 | ANTIMICROBIAL FINISH ON FABRICS - A formulation is provided which comprises at least one phenolic compound in an amount of about 0.5 to about 1.2% of the mass of the formulation; at least one fragrance in an amount of about 0.3 to about 1.0% of the mass of the formulation; and at least one alcohol in an amount of about 90 to about 99% of the mass of the formulation. Said formulation is surfactant free and being capable of rendering anti-microbial finish to fabrics. And also, a process for preparing a fabric with anti-microbial finish is provided. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138215 | METHOD AND MATERIAL FOR IMPROVING THE INTERNAL GRIP IN GLOVES AND CLOTHING - This application provides for a material configuration and method of manufacture to provide grip and slip resistant in fabrics used in clothing and gloves that require high performance slip resistance against the skin. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138216 | SEMI-ABSORBENT, SEMI-RESISTANT, BREATHABLE FABRIC - A semi-absorbent, semi-resistant, breathable fabric includes a single-layer having a first, hydrophilic side that absorbs water, and a second, hydrophobic side; wherein the first, hydrophilic side of the single-layer fabric quickly spreads out a liquid that is absorbed laterally to a wider area such that the absorbed liquid does not seep or pass through to the second, hydrophobic side of the single-layer fabric under gravitational force. A method of making a semi-absorbent, semi-resistant, breathable fabric includes: subjecting a first side of a single-layer fabric to a hydrophilic amino functional polysiloxane softener; treating a second opposite side of the fabric with a fluorocarbon compound under low pressure such that the fluorocarbon compound penetrates no more than half of the fabric thickness; and drying and curing the fabric, preferably at a temperature of about 145° C. to 155° C. for about three minutes to about five minutes. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138217 | FLUORESCENT FIBER, ITS USE AND PROCESSES FOR ITS PRODUCTION - The present invention relates to a regenerated cellulosic fiber which contains an incorporated dye pigment and a fluorescent dye applied by overdying, the use of this fiber for the production of yarns and fabrics and a process for the production of these fibers. This fiber satisfies the demands of EN 471 in relation to luminance factor, the chromaticity coordinates and color fastness and possesses a light fastness (ISO 105-B02, process 2) of more than 5. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138218 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR BIOMASS CLEANING IN LIGNOCELLULOSIC BIOREFINERIES - A wet process for cleaning biomass is disclosed, comprising: introducing biomass feedstock to a vibrating separator, to generate an overflow stream and an underflow stream, wherein the overflow stream comprises biomass and large grit, and wherein the underflow stream comprises fines and small grit; introducing the overflow stream to a kinetic separator, to generate an intermediate biomass stream and a large-grit stream; introducing the underflow stream and elutriation water to a hydroclone separator, to generate a wet biomass-fines stream and a small-grit stream; separating water contained in the wet biomass-fines stream and recycling it as elutriation water, to generate a biomass fines stream; and combining the biomass fines stream with the intermediate biomass stream, thereby generating clean biomass. An alternative embodiment for a dry process to clean biomass is also disclosed. The clean biomass may be used in a wide variety of biorefining processes. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138219 | COMPOSITIONS FOR BLEACHING PULPS AND THEIR USE - Compositions suitable for use in the bleaching of pulps may include one or more particulate alkaline earth metal oxides or alkaline earth metal hydroxides or mixtures thereof, and one or more pitch control additives. The compositions may be suitable for use in a pulp preparation or a papermaking process. A method for the bleaching of pulps may include providing the composition. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138220 | SEGMENTED ROTOR CAP ASSEMBLY - A rotor cap assembly has been conceived using multiple wedge-shaped rotor cap segments, in which the cap segments are disposed on a cap segment retainer and in which the cap segment retainer pilots the multiple rotor cap segments at a diameter intermediate the cap segments' outer diameter and the cap segments' middle diameter. By piloting multiple rotor cap segments with retaining means on the cap segment retainer and positioning means on the multiple cap segments, the rotor cap segments and cap segment retainer assembly may be fixed to a plate holder or directly to a rotor disc of a refiner without substantially altering either the plate holder or the rotor disc. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138221 | INDUSTRIAL FABRIC AND METHOD OF WELDING SEAM AREA USING ULTRASONIC WELDING - The invention relates to ultrasonic welding of industrial fabrics. Specifically, the invention relates to methods for ultrasonically welding the seam area of industrial fabrics using a textured horn and/or anvil. The fabric edges are overlapped as woven or one or both edges can have some warp or weft yarns raveled out. The method involves ultrasonically bonding the overlapped fabric edges, reducing the caliper of the two stacked edges to match the body caliper of the fabric itself. The bonded area can then be perforated using laser or other mechanical means to produce a seam having the same woven texture and permeability (air and/or water) as the body of the fabric. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138222 | Apparatus and method for realizing a web of fibrous material - An apparatus for producing a web of fibrous material, characterised by comprising: includes a roll having incisions with a depth of 0.01-2.00 mm a width of 0.01-2.00 mm and a pitch 0.01-10.00 mm, and rotated at a peripheral velocity v | 2016-05-19 |
20160138223 | Doctor Device For Fiber Web Machine And Doctor Arrangement In Fiber Web Machine - A doctor device includes blade devices ( | 2016-05-19 |
20160138224 | SOFT AND STRONG ENGINEERED TISSUE - The disclosure provides tissue webs, and products incorporating the same, where the webs comprise two or more layers and have refined fibers selectively incorporated into one of the layers to provide a sheet that is both durable and soft. More specifically the disclosure provides soft and durable tissue webs comprising at least about 1 percent refined fiber by weight of the web incorporated into the air contacting layer of a multi-layered tissue web. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138225 | Hydroxyl Polymer Fiber Fibrous Structures and Processes for Making Same - Hydroxyl polymer fiber fibrous structures and processes for making same are provided. More particularly, hydroxyl polymer fiber fibrous structures comprising a non-naturally occurring hydroxyl polymer fiber wherein the fibrous structure exhibits a total pore volume of pores in the range of greater than 20 μm to 500 μm of greater than 3.75 mm | 2016-05-19 |
20160138226 | RAIL FASTENING SYSTEM - A rail-mounting assembly (S) for fastening a rail ( | 2016-05-19 |
20160138227 | METHOD OF FORMING A SUBSTRATE FOR A SPORTS SURFACE OF A SPORTS PITCH, SUCH A SUBSTRATE AS WELL AS A SPORTS PITCH PROVIDED WITH SUCH SUBSTRATE - A method of forming a substrate for a sports surface of a sports pitch includes the steps of: a) Agglomerating plastics materials; b) Granulating the agglomerated plastics materials to form granules having a predetermined range of sizes; c) In situ coating the granules with a binding material so that they form a fluent material; d) Forming a layer of the fluent material on the site of the sports pitch; and e) Setting the laid material such that the granules adhere where they contact each other to form a voided water permeable structure. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138228 | Systems and Methods for Automating the Application of Friction-Modifying Coatings - A system and method for the application of friction-modifying coatings to roadways, walkways, pathways and other areas subject to vehicular, human or animal traffic, the system and method comprising the controlled, simultaneous application of binder and filler to a surface of a substrate, using a mobile device which passes over the substrate as the binder and filler are being applied. The system includes a frame coupled to a vehicle. A spray bar is mounted on the frame and includes an array of spray nozzles coupled to a resin container. An air knife is mounted on the frame and coupled to an air compressor for generating an air curtain. An aggregate dispenser bar including at least one aggregate dispenser is coupled to an aggregate bin and mounted on the frame for dispensing aggregate. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138229 | TRAFFIC CONTROL MARKER INCLUDING A REINFORCED RETAINING MEMBER - Embodiments of the invention are directed to a traffic control assembly, which includes a base selectively mountable adjacent a roadway, a flexible tubular member coupled to the base, a reinforced retaining member, and a retaining pin. In accordance with at least one embodiment, the reinforced retaining member, when positioned in a recess in the base, is configured to secure the flexible tubular member to the base. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138230 | Reflective Markings - Reflective visible markings on a road or sign surface are formed by applying onto the surface a base material which is liquid in an initial state for application and sets or cures to form a solid layer after application where the base material contains a fine/medium filler material of glass ground from recycled materials in a rotary mill. Coarse material from the grinder is separated out and supplied as a separate material to be applied onto the surface of the layer of base material and fine ground glass. The base material can be colored to provide the color required and the base material transparent or both can be transparent and the color provided by the underlying layer. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138231 | Surface Cleaning Machine and Method for Adjusting the Position of a Sweeping Roller in a Surface Cleaning Machine - A surface cleaning machine is provided, including a chassis, at least one sweeping roller which is held on the chassis via a swing arm device, an adjusting device for adjusting a position of the at least one sweeping roller relative to a floor/ground, a sensor device which determines one or more quantities characterizing the relative position of the at least one sweeping roller to the floor/ground, and a control device which controls the relative position of the at least one sweeping roller to the floor/ground, wherein the adjusting device acts on the swing arm device, wherein a position of the at least one sweeping roller relative to the floor/ground is adjusted via a pivotal position of or at the swing arm device, and wherein the sensor device is associated with the swing arm device and detects floor/ground contact of the at least one sweeping roller via the swing arm device. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138232 | SNOWTHROWER AND CHUTE ROTATION CONTROL MECHANISM FOR USE WITH SAME - A snowthrower that, in one embodiment, includes a chute rotation control mechanism that permits manual rotation of a directional chute about a chute axis via one-handed input. The mechanism may have a chute rotation lever having a proximal end attached to the directional chute, the lever extending radially from the chute axis to terminate at a distal end, wherein a handle is provided at or near the distal end, the handle having a handle axis parallel to the chute axis. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138233 | SNOW PLOW AND MOUNT ASSEMBLY - A snow plow and mount assembly has a mount frame, an A-frame, a lift frame, a plow blade, an actuator, arms, receivers, recesses, hitch pins, a latch mechanism, and a latch lever. The elements are arranged such that the vehicle is driven toward the snow plow so that the arms are received in the receivers, the actuator is energized to pivot the lift frame relative to the A-frame so that the hitch pins are received in the recesses, and the lever is moved to move the latch mechanism to the latched position. The snow plow frame is thereby removably secured to the mount frame. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138234 | SELF-PROPELLED, SINGLE-STAGE SNOWTHROWER - A self-propelled, single-stage snowthrower wherein, in one embodiment, drive members on each side of the snowthrower provide variable speed propulsion. A transmission that delivers power to the drive members may be adapted to de-clutch one of the two drive wheels when the ground speed of that wheel exceeds the driving speed of the transmission. In other embodiments, the snowthrower includes a rotor having a snow ejection surface forming a negative rake angle. Yet other embodiments include a chute rotation control mechanism that permits manual discharge chute rotation via one-handed input. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138235 | ROTOR AND ROTOR HOUSING FOR A SNOWTHROWER - A self-propelled snowthrower wherein, in one embodiment, drive members on each side of the snowthrower provide variable speed propulsion. A transmission that delivers power to the drive members may be adapted to de-clutch one of the two drive wheels when the ground speed of that wheel exceeds the driving speed of the transmission. In other embodiments, the snowthrower includes a rotor having a snow ejection surface forming a negative rake angle. Yet other embodiments include a chute rotation control mechanism that permits manual discharge chute rotation via one-handed input. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138236 | IRRIGATION NETWORK VALVE - Irrigation valves for channels and for irrigation tanks are of three types. All are activated by a pair of tilting float arms to which a pair of floats are attached. One type is a T-shaped duct with a cylindrical valve disposed at 90 degrees to the part that is connected to the incoming flow. The floats rotate the valve. The second type has the same construction as the first type, thereby giving flow control but additionally has a rise and fall gate in the duct part that is connected to the incoming flow. The gate acts as a stop valve. The third type has a cylindrical duct connectable to the incoming flow but no valve and provides both flow control and stop valve facilities through a rise and fall gate actuated by the tilting of the float arms. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138237 | Spill Containment Generation - The instant application discloses, among other things, a foam-based boom to provide for a spill containment on either water or land. In one embodiment, an expanding foam, such as polyurethane, may be used form a cylindrical or other shaped boom, providing strength, flexible boom shape and size, and easy deployment. Multiple types of foams may be used together; for example, a water absorbing foam may be used in conjunction with a waterproof foam, to allow for a boom to extend both underwater and above water. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138238 | IMPROVEMENTS IN & RELATING TO PILE AND POST DRIVING EQUIPMENT - The present invention is directed to an impact driver, which relies on multiple connected piston and cylinder assemblies which sequentially fire; a first auxiliary piston assembly charged to compress a compressible fluid with a piston rapidly releases the charge on said piston allowing the compressed fluid, which is typically a gas, to accelerate said auxiliary piston. This auxiliary piston is connected to a second travelling primaty piston assembly which it accelerates. Within the primary piston assembly a primary piston can be charged to compress a compressible fluid. The charge on the primary piston can also be rapidly released to accelerate the primary piston. The primary piston may be connected to a striking element, or successive travelling piston and cylinder assemblies which ultimately connect to a striking element. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138239 | CAISSON - A caisson for marine works particularly intended for use in vertical dikes which is formed by a plurality of segments ( | 2016-05-19 |
20160138240 | CONSTRUCTION MACHINE CONTROL SYSTEM, CONSTRUCTION MACHINE, AND CONSTRUCTION MACHINE CONTROL METHOD - A control system includes: a control valve control unit that controls a control valve; a data acquisition unit that acquires data on an operation command value and a cylinder speed in a state where an operation command for operating a hydraulic cylinder is output; and a deriving unit that derives operation characteristics in an operation direction of each of a plurality of hydraulic cylinders in relation to the operation command value based on the data acquired by the data acquisition unit. In acquisition of the data by the data acquisition unit, the control valve control unit controls a control valve of one pilot oil passage that is an acquisition object where the data is acquired among the plurality of pilot oil passages to open one pilot oil passage and controls control valves of the other pilot oil passages to close the other pilot oil passages. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138241 | Rotary Ditcher Attachment for an Excavator - A rotary ditcher attachment is selectively mounted onto the bottom of an excavator implement. The rotary ditcher attachment has an attachment frame including a mounting bracket for releasable mounting onto a tool mount on the boom of the excavator implement. A rotary disc assembly on the attachment frame includes a rotor supported for rotation relative to the attachment frame about a disc axis, and a plurality of blades supported on the rotor for cutting into the ground as the rotor is rotated. A drive motor for driving rotation of the rotor relative to the attachment frame is supported on the attachment frame so as to be releasable from the boom together with the attachment frame. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138242 | CONSTRUCTION MACHINE - Provided is a construction machine in which a fuel tank is mounted to enable the machine to work for a long time through one fueling. The construction machine includes a lower driving structure; an upper frame mounted on the lower driving structure to horizontally swivel; a cab mounted on one side of an upper surface of the upper frame; a mounting portion formed to extend from a rearmost side of a center frame of the upper frame; a counterweight detachably installed on the mounting portion through a fastening member, and having a storage space portion of which a front surface and an upper surface are opened; a fuel tank coupled to the storage space portion and detachably fixed to the mounting portion through another fastening member that fixes the counterweight to the mounting portion in order to separate the fuel tank from the counterweight in a state where the counterweight that is coupled to the fuel tank is mounted on the mounting portion; an engine room mounted in front of the fuel tank of the upper frame; and a hydraulic fluid tank installed on one side of a front portion of the engine room. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138243 | CONSTRUCTION MACHINE - Provided is a construction machine which is capable of stably support an exhaust aftertreatment device comprising a first treatment section and a second treatment section arranged in one-above-the-other and side-by-side relation. A hydraulic excavator comprises: an exhaust aftertreatment device comprising a first treatment section and a second treatment section which are arranged in one-above-the-other and in side-by-side relation; a lower plate attached to a lower surface of the exhaust aftertreatment device, and provided above a slewing frame to support the exhaust aftertreatment device from therebeneath in such a manner that the exhaust aftertreatment device is disposed at a position overlapping the engine in side view; and a left vertical plate disposed to extend upwardly from a portion of the lower plate located between the exhaust aftertreatment device and the engine, and attached to a lateral surface of the exhaust aftertreatment device. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138244 | WHEEL LOADER - The motor cooling system circulates cooling oil for cooling a motor. A transmission is configured to change a rotation speed ratio of an output shaft with respect to an input shaft by changing a rotation speed of the motor. A transmission case has an output shaft case for housing the output shaft. The output shaft case is positioned forward of the motor and protrudes to a position below the motor. The motor cooling system has a cooling oil tank for storing the cooling oil and a cooling oil pipe which connects a cooling oil tank and the motor. The cooling oil tank is positioned behind the output shaft case and under the motor. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138245 | HYBRID WORK MACHINE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING HYBRID WORK MACHINE - A hybrid work machine includes: a generator motor that is connected to a drive shaft of an internal combustion engine; a storage battery that stores at least power generated by the generator motor; a motor that is driven by at least one of the power generated by the generator motor and power stored in the storage battery; a booster that includes two bridge circuits each having a plurality of switching elements and is provided between the generator motor as well as the motor and the storage battery; and a booster control unit that sets a phase difference between voltages output by the bridge circuits to be zero during standby in which servo control on both the generator motor and the motor is turned off. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138246 | REGENERATIVE MACHINE COUPLING SYSTEM - A system includes a first machine having a first bail member and a first push bar, at first end. The first bail member includes a first hydraulic cylinder. A first hook and second push bar, at second end. The second push bar includes a second hydraulic cylinder in fluid communication with first hydraulic accumulator. The second machine having second bail member and first push bar, at first end. The second bail member includes third hydraulic cylinder in fluid communication with second hydraulic accumulator. A second hook and second push bar, at second end. The second push bar includes fourth hydraulic cylinder. The first hook coupled to second bail member and second push bar of first machine is in mechanical contact with first push bar of second machine. The impact energy generated at beginning of push operation and pull operation is stored in first hydraulic accumulator and second hydraulic accumulator respectively. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138247 | System Using Radar Apparatus for Assisting a User of a Machine of a Kind Comprising a Body and an Implement - A system using radar apparatus for assisting a user of a machine of a kind including a body and an implement is disclosed. The system may provide a user with information regarding a current position of a part or parts of the implement that may not otherwise be visible to a user situated in a cab of the machine. The system may provide a user with information regarding a future trajectory of a part or parts of the implement on the basis of sensed data relating to current machine position and movement. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138248 | System for Assisting a User of a Machine of a Kind Comprising a Body and an Implement Movable Relative to the Body - A system for providing guidance to a user of a machine of a kind including a body and an implement movable relative to the body is disclosed. The system may provide a user with information regarding a current position of a part or parts of the implement that may not otherwise be visible to a user situated in a cab of the machine. The system may provide a user with information regarding a future trajectory of a part or parts of the implement on the basis of sensed data relating to current machine position and movement. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138249 | System for Improving Safety in Use of a Machine of a Kind Comprising a Body and an Implement Movable Relative to the Body - A system for improving safety in use of a machine of a kind including a body and an implement movable relative to the body is disclosed. The system may use sensed data to define a safety zone around an implement to assist a user in avoiding an object of interest. The system may provide functionality to change control of the machine or implement in the event that an object of interest is detected. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138250 | Type Water Output Converter - A new type water output converter includes: a valve body, and a valve sleeve. Wherein, in the valve body is provided with a first water route and a second water route. One of which is switched to open or close through using the valve sleeve. The water output of the second water route is controlled through an outside connected switch. The position of the valve sleeve is adjusted by the outside connected switch through feedback of water pressure in the second water route. When the outside connected switch is switched off, the valve sleeve is pushed to move upward by the water pressure in the second water route, to open the first water route. When the outside connected switch is switched on, the valve sleeve is pushed to move downward by the water pressure in the first water route, to close the first water route. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138251 | ENCASEMENT - This invention relates to an encasement (or utility housing) for a plumbing configuration. The encasement comprises a formed enclosure, the enclosure being mountable to a wall or a part of a wall or a support structure. The formed enclosure is a first housing portion, with the first housing portion providing for a cavity space. A second housing portion is receivable by, or co-locatable with, the first housing portion, and the second housing portion is receivable or co-locatable within the cavity space of the first housing portion. At least a part of the second housing portion comprises a plumbing configuration configured to receive, or be in fluid communication with, a flow of fluid and to channel the received flow of fluid to an outlet from the plumbing configuration. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138252 | Fluid delivery device - Apparatus and method for attaching a tap to a mounting surface ( | 2016-05-19 |
20160138253 | Quick Assembly Structure of Faucet Handle Base - A quick assembly structure of a faucet handle base, which is fixed in each of at least one valve assembly, each valve assembly is mounted in each inlet valve seat of a body and includes a valve core, an angle limiting holder, and an affixing nut. Each of at least one screwing member includes inner threads and outer threads. Each of at least one handle mount includes: a housing having an orifice and a receiving chamber with a threaded connecting section; a handle bar having an operating portion and a first extension; a connector having a second extension and a coupling portion. The second extension is inserted to and connected with the orifice to further join with the first extension; the coupling portion is fitted with each valve core, hence each valve core is driven by the coupling portion, and the coupling portion is stopped by the angle limiting holder. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138254 | TOILET NIGHT LIGHT - A toilet night light is provided. The toilet night light includes a housing. A clip is attached to the housing and is sized to releasably attach to a toilet bowl suspending the toilet night light under the toilet seat. A light is disposed within the housing. The light is directed to at least an inside portion of the toilet bowl to illuminate the inside of the toilet bowl. A power source, such as a battery is electrically connected to power the light. The present invention further include a switch operatively connected to the light and is activated to turn the light on and off. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138255 | FLUSH TOILET - A flush toilet having a bowl portion including a bowl-shaped waste receiving surface and a rim portion wherein the rim portion includes a rim top inside corner portion, and a rim top outside corner portion, and in at least part of the entire perimeter of the rim portion, the rounding of the rim top inside corner portion is formed to be larger than the rounding of the rim top outside corner portion. This rim profile enables the rim portion top surface, the rim top inside corner portion, and the inside wall can be efficiently cleaned. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138257 | MODULAR BUILDING STRUCTURE - A building structure ( | 2016-05-19 |
20160138258 | FOLDING SHED - The apparatus described herein includes a folding shelter structure. The folding structure includes a roof, two sidewalls, two end walls a floor. The floor is divided into two sections, each section pivotally connected to a sidewall. The roof may be divided into two sections, each section pivotally connected to a sidewall. Each end wall may be divided into two sections that are pivotally connected to each other and to the sidewall adjacent the section. The folding structure is transformed from an operation to a storage or transport configuration by outwardly pivoting each roof section until the exterior surface of each roof section approximately abuts the exterior surface of the respective sidewall to which it is connected. The floor section is inwardly pivoted until the top surface of each floor section approximately abuts the interior surface of the respective sidewall to which it is connected and sandwiched between the sidewalls and the end walls. The roof may be supported by removable trusses extending between the side walls and supported at the end walls by a channel. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138259 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STRUCTURE DESIGN - An embodiment of the present disclosure provides complex curved structures and methods of making the same without requiring specially made frames or the like. These structures may include complex multi-axis, spherical, semi-spherical, twisted, or other like curves, for example. In this illustrative embodiment, individually sized boxes are stacked or assembled to form the structure. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138260 | System And Method For Modular Data Center - A modular data center system is disclosed for constructing a modular data center building. A plurality of structural support columns are used to support a plurality of unit structures above a floor surface at a desired height relative to the floor surface. A pair of elongated support rails are also included which are coupled perpendicularly to the plurality of structural support columns, at approximately the desired height, to form two parallel, horizontally spaced apart tracks. Each of the unit structures includes a plurality of carriage assemblies, with each of the carriage assemblies including a wheel. The wheels allow the unit structures to be rolled horizontally into a desired position on the pair of elongated support rails when constructing the modular data center building to expedite its assembly. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138261 | FITTING FOR CHANNEL FRAMING - A fitting for use with channel framing including an outer surface and a fitting groove formed in the outer surface includes a base comprising an inner face, an outer face, and sides extending between the inner face and outer face. The base is configured for insertion into the fitting groove of the channel framing. A spring member is mounted on the base and disposed generally above the outer face of the base. The spring member is configured to engage the outer surface of the channel framing when the base is inserted into the fitting groove. The base and the spring member form a clamp for securing the fitting in the fitting groove. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138262 | CRUSH ZONE DOWEL TUBE - A slip dowel tube and elongate dowel are disclosed herein which allow for transverse and longitudinal movement of two adjacent concrete slabs and also limit vertical movement of the two concrete slabs. The slip dowel tube is housed within a sheath that provides a void to allow for transverse movement of the slip dowel tube when the first and second slabs move transversely with respect to each other. The elongate dowel is slidably disposed within the main tube to allow for longitudinal movement or movement which brings the two slabs closer to or further away from each other. This system also limits vertical movement between the two adjacent slabs. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138263 | DAMPING DEVICE - A damping device includes a first member to be fixed to one of the horizontal members and protruding toward the other horizontal member, a second member to be fixed to the other horizontal member having a flexural rigidity smaller than the flexural rigidity of the one horizontal member and protruding toward the one horizontal member, and attenuation means coupled to the First member and to the second member. The attenuation means is provided closer to the other horizontal member. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138264 | ACOUSTIC CEILING BOARD WITH IMPROVED AESTHETICS - Described herein are acoustical panels comprising a substrate and a coated non-woven veil that comprises a coating applied to a non-woven veil, the non-woven veil having an airflow resistance of greater than 45 mks rayls and comprising: from about 20 wt. % to about 60 wt. % fibers; and from about 40 wt. % to about 80 wt. % of a filler; and wherein the coating is present on the non-woven veil in an amount ranging from about 110 dry g/m | 2016-05-19 |
20160138265 | CEILING SYSTEM - A ceiling system in one embodiment includes a grid support member including a flange defining a bottom surface and a ceiling panel supported by the grid support member. A first facing sheet includes a peripheral edge portion attached to the grid support member. An integral cutting guide groove is formed in the bottom surface of the grid support member. The peripheral edge portion of first facing sheet includes an edge which is axially aligned with the groove. A second ceiling panel includes a second facing sheet including a peripheral edge portion having an edge axially aligned with the groove and disposed adjacent the edge of the first facing sheet to form a seam. The first and second facing sheets conceal the grid support member. A related method of installation is disclosed. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138266 | GLAZING - Glazings comprising first and second channel-section glazing elements are described. The first and second channel-section glazing elements are arranged to define a cavity in which is located an inner glazing element comprising a glass glazing element, in particular a soda-lime-silica glass sheet, channel-section glazing element or sheet of rolled glass having at least one fire polished edge. The inner glazing element divides the cavity into at least two spaces to improve the thermal and/or noise performance of the glazing. By using low emissivity coatings on one or more major surfaces of one or more of the glazing elements, the thermal performance may be further improved. Mechanical performance may be modified by the particular type of inner glazing element used. It is possible to retrofit existing glazings to improve the thermal and/or noise performance thereof. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138267 | POLYURETHANE FOAM BUILDING MEMBERS FOR RESIDENTIAL AND/OR COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS - Exemplary embodiments generally provide for polyurethane foam studs, beams, and/or sheathing to replace traditional oriented strand board, plywood, wood, steel, and/or concrete in any building structure whether residential, commercial, or industrial. Exemplary embodiments of the polyurethane foam studs, beams, and/or sheathing can be sufficient strength for supporting a structural load, while at the same time improving the thermal efficiency of buildings to reduce and/or eliminate thermal bridging. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138268 | STEEL BAR SEALING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A bar sealing apparatus includes a hollow, cylindrical intermediate end cap. The end cap has a fitting disposed within an opening. The sealing apparatus further has a hollow, cylindrical terminal end cap and a hollow, cylindrical sleeve that is configured to surround the bar. Internal threads or other fasteners of the fitting may be threaded onto the bar, and internal threads or other fasteners of the intermediate end cap and internal threads or other fasteners of the terminal end cap may be threaded onto external threads or other fasteners of the sleeve. The intermediate end cap, terminal end cap, and sleeve facilitate grout to fill a space between each of the intermediate end cap, terminal end cap, sleeve, and the bar. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138269 | ROOFING GROMMET FORMING A SEAL BETWEEN A ROOF-MOUNTED STRUCTURE AND A ROOF - A roof mount assembly mounts a structure to a roof having a rafter and a substrate supported by the rafter. The roof mount assembly includes a piece of flashing positioned on the substrate. The flashing includes a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface and an aperture extending through the flashing. A fastener extends through the flashing aperture. A bracket is connected to the flashing via the fastener, and the bracket is sized to support at least one roof-mounted structure on the roof. A seal is positioned between the flashing aperture and the fastener. The seal is sized to form a water-tight seal with the aperture to inhibit flow of fluid through the aperture. The seal includes a first portion and a second portion, in which the first portion is positioned to abut the flashing first surface and the second portion is positioned to extend through the aperture. | 2016-05-19 |
20160138270 | VENTILATION SYSTEM FOR TILE ROOFS - A ridge vent for tile roofs is provided having a vent strip located on each side of a roof ridge. The ridge vent includes a center water dam having a centering portion and two leg portions, with the centering portion being located over a ridge board. The vent strips includes a vent material, formed from a non-woven mat, including a first surface, which matches a surface of the tile roof, and a second surface. An upper water barrier is attached to the second surface of at least one of the vent strips and extends over the roof ridge. The ridge vent is rollable and can be provided as one piece or as separate components. | 2016-05-19 |