46th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 28 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150322620 | System and Method for Organizing Clothing - The invention is directed toward a system and method for folding and organizing clothes. The system comprises a support base, a securing strap, and a roller. The securing strap is placed on the top surface of the support base. Clothing is placed on the top surface over the securing strap. The roller is rolled over the clothing and the clothing is wrapped around the roller. The roller engages the securing strap and causes the securing strap to wrap around the clothing and securely maintain the clothing in an organized roll. The support base may have a pair of foldable wings to permit a user to fold the sides of the clothing in prior to rolling up the clothing. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322621 | Method for Organizing Clothing - A method for folding and organizing clothes is disclosed. Clothing is placed on the top surface of a securing strap. The article of clothing is rolled up into a substantially cylindrical shape. The user engages the securing strap and causes the securing strap to wrap around the clothing and securely maintain the clothing in an organized roll. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322622 | FIBROUS SUBSTRATE, MANUFACTURING PROCESS AND USES OF SUCH A FIBROUS SUBSTRATE - A fibrous substrate such as woven fabrics, felts, nonwoven fabrics that may be in the form of strips, laps or braids, said substrate being impregnated with an organic polymer or blend of organic polymers containing carbon nanotubes (CNTs). A process for manufacturing said substrate, and the various uses thereof for the manufacture of 3D mechanical components. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322623 | Light-weight mold making material and process of manufacture of the same - The invention describes making core structures for tooling panels air permeable and resistant to higher temperatures. Core structures may be a non-woven made from fibers that may be treated with an adhesion promoter. The fiber is then treated with an outer-coating. Proper choice of outer coating allows the tooling panel to function at higher temperatures. The non-woven core may be constructed in various dimensions. Air permeability allows tooling panels to show superior response to changing temperatures. The non-woven may be bonded with another to form a larger tooling panel. The outer surface of the tooling panel may be coated with a material such as rigid foam that can be machined to a pattern placed in contact with material in manufacture a part. The permeable core structure can be made from permeated plastic, wood, metal, ceramic and the like. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322624 | TREATMENT OF FIBERS FOR IMPROVED DYEABILITY - The present technology is directed to devices and methods for dyeing a fiber, including pretreatment of the fiber before contacting it with a dye. The present technology is also directed to methods of improving the dyeability of a fiber, as well as increasing the efficiency of the dyeing process and minimizing waste and loss of dye. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322625 | PRETREATMENT METHOD FOR CELLULOSE-CONTAINING BIOMASS, PRODUCTION METHOD FOR SACCHARIFYING BIOMASS COMPOSITION, AND SUGAR PRODUCTION METHOD - A pretreatment method (1) for improving saccharification performance of a cellulose-containing biomass as a saccharification starting material, which includes: step 1 of pulverizing cellulose-containing biomass; step 2 of subjecting the pulverized cellulose-containing biomass to hydrothermal treatment; and step 3 of finely pulverizing the cellulose-containing biomass subjected to the hydrothermal treatment. The fine pulverization in step 3 is performed by using a refiner or disc mill provided with a plate or disc without a flow passage leading from a center toward a circumferential direction. Also disclosed is (2) a method for producing a biomass composition for saccharification, which includes conducting the pretreatment method; and (3) a method for producing a sugar, which includes hydrolyzing a biomass composition for saccharification obtained by the production method. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322626 | REDUCED FURFURAL CONTENT IN POLYACRYLIC ACID CROSSLINKED CELLULOSE FIBERS - Bleached polycrylic acid crosslinked cellulose fibers with reduced furfural content are disclosed. The reduced furfural content is accompanied by a strong reduction of malodor associated with crosslinked fibers. Methods of furfural reduction include treatment with hydrogen peroxide in the absence of alkaline or other bleaching agents subsequent to curing polyacrylic acid crosslinked cellulose fibers. Some embodiments of treated polycrylic acid crosslinked cellulose fibers have a furfural content lower than 1.3 ppm. In some embodiments, the reduction of furfural content of the treated crosslinked fibers compared to untreated crosslinked fibers is at least 55%. In some embodiments, furfural content decreases with aging of the treated crosslinked fibers. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322627 | PROCESS FOR REFINING CHEMICALS FROM PULP AND PAPER MILL WASTEWATERS - A process for isolating at least one target compound, such as manool, geranyl linalool, ethyl guaiacol, eugenol, veratraldehyde, squalene, terpin, cholesterol, beta-sitosterol, campesterol, stigmasterol, stigmastenol and dehydroabietic acid, from biomass, the process including steps of: obtaining a condensate from a recovery evaporator, a reverse osmosis retentate of a condensate of a pulp and paper mill, or both, the condensate, retentate or both being substantially free of higher molecular weight (approximately >1000 Da) cellulose and/or lignin and/or lignin-derived material; optionally pH adjusting and filtering the condensate to collect insoluble material; extracting the condensate, the collected insoluble material, or both, with solid phase extraction (SPE), liquid-liquid extraction or solid-liquid extraction to produce an extract containing the at least one target compound; and optionally purifying the extract containing the at least one target compound by thermal fractionation, chromatographic separation, recrystallization ion exchange, chelation, adsorption/desorption, lyophilization and sublimation or combinations thereof. The method is particularly useful for isolating the target compounds from wastewaters produced in a kraft pulp and paper mill, especially from recovery evaporator condensates produced during the treatment of black liquor. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322628 | TRIPLE PAPERMAKING FABRIC - A triple papermaking fabric, having at least one fabric repeat unit which comprises: a set of sixteen warp yarns or MD yarns, which extend in machine direction and are subdivided into eight top MD yarns eight bottom MD yarns; three top CMD yarns interwoven only with the top MD yarns form a top fabric layer; three bottom CMD yarns interwoven only with the bottom MD yarns to form a bottom fabric layer; three binding yarns interwoven with both the top MD yarns and the bottom MD yarns so as to bind the top layer to the bottom layer; the fabric has a ratio between weft yarns and warp yarns of 3:1. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322629 | PITCH INHIBITOR, PITCH INHIBITION METHOD, AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING DEINKED PULP - Provided are a pitch-formation suppressor and the like which can be widely applied independently of the substance that causes a pitch and of the situation to generate a pitch in a paper manufacturing process, and which can effectively suppress and prevent the troubles due to the pitch, such as foreign spots and defects in a paper, breakage of a paper, and lowering of workability. This pitch-formation suppressor comprises an alkaline solution in which a phenol resin and/or a modified phenol resin is dissolved, or an acid solution in which a phenol resin and/or a modified phenol resin is dissolved. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322630 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING TUNNELS AND TUNNELS FORMED THEREBY - A method of forming tunnels( | 2015-11-12 |
20150322631 | MODULAR ASSEMBLED ARTIFICIAL SKATING RINK - A modular assembled artificial skating rink includes a refrigerating system, a plurality of liquid-supply main pipes and air-return main pipes in the same pipe line as the liquid-supply main pipes. The liquid-supply main pipes communicate with a liquid-supply header pipe. The air-return main pipes communicate with an air-return. header pipe. The liquid-supply header pipe communicates with a refrigerant-fluid outlet of the refrigerating system through at least a liquid-supply standpipe. The air-return header pipe communicates with an air-recovery end of the refrigerating system through at least an air-return standpipe. Each liquid-supply main pipe is sheathed in a corresponding air-return main pipe, forming a plurality of groups of sleeve main pipes. The artificial skating rink is divided into different modular regions. Each of the regions has sleeve manifolds and ice-making pipes. Each liquid-supply main pipe has a refrigerant-fluid control valve bank, and each air-return main pipe has an air control valve bank. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322632 | SURFACING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system for re-surfacing a pavement surface is provided. The system includes a material dispersal device configured to apply a slurry material to the pavement surface, a first delivery mechanism configured to apply a first spreadable material to the pavement surface, a first dispersing bar configured to disperse the first spreadable material on the pavement surface, a second delivery mechanism configured to apply a second spreadable material to the pavement surface, and a second dispersing bar configured to disperse the second spreadable material on the pavement surface. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322633 | SLIPFORMING ASSEMBLY - Various embodiments of the present invention relate to an assembly and method for slipforming a slot drain with concrete. The assembly includes a slipform paver, a movable sleeve adapted to fit over a void forming means, a first taut tether, sensing means and one or more actuators. The first taut tether is provided and maintained in an inclined or declined disposition to provide a parallel reference for guiding the sleeve which in use is driven forward by the slipform paver. The sensing means are adapted to receive guidance from the inclined or declined tether for dictating the elevations and dispositions of the sleeve. The one or more actuators are connected to the sleeve and adapted to be controlled by the sensing means to achieve the dictated elevations and dispositions of the sleeve. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322634 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SENSING WEAR OF REDUCING ELEMENTS OF A MATERIAL REDUCING MACHINE - The present disclosure relates generally to systems and methods for sensing wear in machines designed to reduce or break-down material. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to systems and methods for sensing wear of reducing elements used by excavation machines such as surface excavation machines. The present disclosure relates to a wear sensing system including a multilevel wear sensor protection system. The multi-level wear sensor protection system includes a first level of protection, a second level of protection, and a third level of protection. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322635 | FOUNDATION SYSTEM FOR BRIDGES AND OTHER STRUCTURES - A bridge system is provided that utilizes foundation structures that are formed of the combination of precast and cast-in-place concrete. A method of constructing the combination precast and cast-in-place concrete foundation structures involves receiving at a construction site a precast concrete foundation unit having elongated upright wall members that define a channel therebetween, and multiple upright supports located within the channel; placing the precast concrete foundation unit at a desired use location; delivering concrete into the channel while the precast concrete foundation unit remains at the desired use location; and allowing the concrete to cure-in-place such that the elongated upright wall members are connected to the cured-in-place concrete by reinforcement embedded within both the cured-in-place concrete and the upright wall members. The bridge units may be placed before the pouring step to embed the bottoms of the bridge units in the cast-in-place concrete. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322636 | Drift Shield - The present invention relates to a drift shield which is adapted to be fastened to essentially vertical posts ( | 2015-11-12 |
20150322637 | SINUOUS TRAFFIC LINE - A sinusoidal traffic line that has scalloped edges to form a sine wave that increases visibility under conditions of reduced visibility is formed of a pre-cut ribbon or applied traffic line material (e.g., sprayed thermoplastic material). The traffic lines have a wavy left edge and a wavy right edge. The edges are formed in a regular pattern, having a regular amplitude and wavelength relative to a directional vector along the axis of the traffic line. In another embodiment, the patterns of the outer edges are arranged in an opposite arrangement such that they converge and diverge. The upper surface of the traffic line can be embossed by an embossed device so as to create a regular pattern and increase reflectivity. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322638 | STRUCTURAL LINING SYSTEM - A lining system for a ditch or canal constructed with tight tolerances so a gasket is not required to connect liner channel sections. Each channel liner has a female slot on a first end and a male protrusion on a second end for adjoining channel liners. Flushing strips with male protrusions are installed in female slots in between channel beams. Flushing strips with variable Manning coefficients can be inserted based on a user's needs. Self-anchoring tabs can be inserted into anchoring slots on the outside of liner channels for anchoring the liner by soil compaction. Elbow sections can be used to change the direction of flow of the liquid. Elbow sections are adjoined to a liner channel similar to the adjoinment of in series channel liners to result in a desired angle for the change in direction. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322639 | VARIABLE-DRAFT BARGE, AND SYSTEM AND METHOD OF TRANSFERRING LOADS FROM THE BARGE TO A SUPPORTING STRUCTURE IN A BODY OF WATER - A variable-draft barge configured to transfer loads in a body of water, and having a water line which is a function of the draft; the barge having: a hull; an underbody; at least one first chamber located in the hull and floodable selectively to alter the draft of the barge; at least one flood valve located below the water line to flood the first chamber; and a control device configured to selectively open the flood valve to flood the first chamber. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322640 | RING-WING FLOATING PLATFORM - A ring-wing floating platform is disclosed. The ring-wing floating platform includes a floating hull, a top of the floating hull being above a sea surface and its geometry at a water plane is centrally symmetric, a ring-wing surrounding a perimeter of a bottom of the floating hull with a horizontal projection of concentric annular geometries, a positioning system located at the bottom of the floating hull, and a topsides located above the floating hull and connected to the floating hull by deck legs or installed directly on the top of the floating hull. The axes of the ring-wing and the floating hull are collinear, and their bottoms are in a same horizontal plane. The ring-wing and the floating hull are connected together as a unitary structure by multiple connecting components with an annular gap in-between. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322641 | Modified Stone Column Drill - A granular stone column drill which includes a first drill, a second drill and a displacement device, where—the first drill includes a tube within which the second drill at least partially, co-axially, lies; —the second drill includes a drill flight and first terminal end; —the displacement device includes a displacement unit and at least one guidance means; —the displacement unit includes a guide channel and an exposed wall such that the guide channel extends into the exposed wall; —the exposed wall lies approximately parallel to a centreline of the second drill; and—the at least one guidance means are located within the guide channel; such that the guide channel is a continuous circumferential channel that follows a wave like path, and either the at least one guidance means or the displacement unit is releasably or permanently attached to the second drill. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322642 | TYPE OF SUCTION LEG, AN OFFSHORE CAISSON, AND A SIT-ON-BOTTOM OFFSHORE PLATFORM - This application discloses a new type of suction leg, an offshore caisson, a sit-on-bottom supporting platform. The suction leg includes a sealing long pile, this sealing long pile including a tubular pipe and a top head connected tightly to the tubular pipe to form cylindrical integral structure with sealing top and opening bottom. The top head has at least one opening to be able to open or close. The sealing long pile can be penetrated into the seabed by a gravity penetration method or/and a suction pile penetration method, or pulled out from the seabed by a buoyancy uplift method or/and a suction pile uplift method. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322643 | ANCHOR FOR UNDERPINNING AND RETAINING WALLS - The present invention refers to an anchorage for underpinning and bearing walls. The anchorage includes at least one head module and a brace tube which are joined coaxially together. The head module has a tapered point which serves as a guide and in the proximity to this point, the head module has at least two foldable blades on both sides of the brace tube. The blades present reinforcement ribs and tabs on their outer part and they are joined at one of their ends to the brace tube with a joint hinge and held at an upper third of the blades by a clamping device which is linked to the brace tube with a removable bolt. This removable bolt includes a knuckle pin with an end linked by a connector to the brace tube. The opposite end includes a clearance drilling angled at a slant, at 45 degrees of its axle, this end being inserted in the brace tube in correspondence with a bolt clamp. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322644 | HYDROMILL WHEEL WITH SINGLE DISC CUTTING ROLLERS - The present invention concerns a hydromill wheel ( | 2015-11-12 |
20150322645 | WORK VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR SAME - The work implement requirement determination unit determines a work implement required horsepower on the basis of an operation amount of a work implement operating member and a hydraulic pressure of a hydraulic pump. A transmission requirement determination unit determines a transmission required horsepower on the basis of a vehicle speed and the operation amount of the accelerator operating member. An engine requirement determination unit determines an engine required horsepower on the basis of the work implement required horsepower and the transmission required horsepower. The required throttle determination unit determines a required throttle value based on an engine requirement. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322646 | A LOCKING MECHANISM - A locking mechanism | 2015-11-12 |
20150322647 | COORDINATED JOINT MOTION CONTROL SYSTEM WITH POSITION ERROR CORRECTION - Disclosed are an articulated hydraulic machine supporting, control system and control method for same. The articulated hydraulic machine has an end effector for performing useful work. The control system is capable of controlling the end effector for automated movement along a preselected trajectory. The control system has a position error correction system to correct discrepancies between an actual end effector trajectory and a desired end effector trajectory. The correction system can employ one or more absolute position signals provided by one or more acceleration sensors supported by one or more movable machine elements. Good trajectory positioning and repeatability can be obtained. A two joystick controller system is enabled, which can in some cases facilitate the operator's task and enhance their work quality and productivity. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322648 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING FLOW RATE IN CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY - A flow control apparatus and a flow control method for a construction machine are disclosed, which can perform ground leveling work for smoothing the ground by the self weight of a boom without supplying hydraulic fluid from a hydraulic pump to a hydraulic cylinder. The flow control method for a construction machine including a hydraulic pump, a hydraulic actuator connected to the hydraulic pump, a control valve controlling a flow direction of hydraulic fluid supplied to the hydraulic actuator, a work mode switching valve installed in a flow path between the control valve and the hydraulic actuator to perform switching between a normal work mode and a floating mode, a detection means for detecting a boom-down operation amount of an operation lever operated by a user, an electronic proportional valve controlling a discharge flow rate of the hydraulic pump, and a controller, the flow control method including a first step of determining whether the present mode is switched to the floating mode; a second step of changing the discharge flow rate of the hydraulic pump corresponding to the boom-down operation amount detected by the detection means if the present mode is switched to the floating mode; and a third step of outputting an electrical control signal to the electronic proportional valve so that the hydraulic pump can discharge the hydraulic fluid at the changed flow rate corresponding to the boom-down operation amount. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322649 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING PUMP OUTLET PRESSURE BETWEEN DIFFERENT OPERATING MODES - The present disclosure provides a method of controlling a work implement of a machine. The machine includes a controller for controlling the implement, a sensor, a hydraulic pump for producing a fluid pressure, and a valve disposed in communication with the pump. The method includes selectively operating the machine according to a first operating mode, wherein in the first operating mode the hydraulic pump is operably controlled to produce a fluid pressure between a first pressure and a second pressure, the second pressure being greater than the first pressure. The method also includes sending a signal to the controller, the signal corresponding to a request for a fluid pressure greater than the second pressure. The method further includes transitioning from the first operating mode to a second operating mode and increasing the fluid pressure from the second pressure to a third pressure during the transition. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322650 | FAUCET WITH SPRAY HEAD - Disclosed is a swivel faucet, such as one having a pull-out sprayer. In one aspect the inlet and outlet lines are formed in an integral structure with a transverse plate that faces a mixing valve. In another aspect the control handle for the faucet is provided with a concentric visible bore and hidden set screw bore combined with a bushing having a cutout to facilitate their use. In still another aspect there is provided a bearing that mounts to a pivotable sprayer and provides distinct swivel positions through the use of a detent connection to a land. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322651 | SANITARY FITTING - A sanitary fitting having at least one first actuating element, in particular for setting the temperature and/or volume of mixed water, and having at least one second actuating element for setting the volume of hot water. In order to set the volume of hot water, a valve element, in particular a solenoid valve, which is electrically controllable by the second actuating element, is arranged in the hot water flow path. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322652 | SHOWER CONTROL SYSTEM WITH NETWORK FEATURES - A shower control system includes a water subsystem, a steam subsystem, and a controller in communication with the water subsystem and the steam subsystem. The water subsystem includes one or more electronic valves configured to control a flow rate and a temperature of water dispensed from one or more shower outlets within a shower enclosure. The steam subsystem is configured to generate and dispense steam from one or more steam outlets within the shower enclosure. The controller is configured to control the water subsystem and the steam subsystem to provide a spa experience including a predetermined and coordinated sequence of water outputs from the shower outlets and steam outputs from the steam outlets. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322653 | TRAP WATER REMOVAL APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - A device and method of using a device for removing water from the trap of a plumbing appliance. In one embodiment, the apparatus provides a housing within which is movably mounted a plunger. An elongate hose is provided at one end of the housing to receive trap water therein upon actuation of the plunger or an inflatable member is provided at one end of the housing to force the trap water by inflating same by actuation of plunger. The disclosure also relates to methods of removing trap water using the apparatus described herein. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322654 | FLUID OUTLET UNIT - A fluid outlet includes a top side with a plurality of grooves to channel moisture into a basin. A drain pipe port at the bottom of the basin channels moisture into the drain pipe. The outlet can be made from a single unitary polymer that can be cut to fit into any location. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322655 | Dual Valve Water Discharge System - A dual valve water discharge system is a system through which the user is able to select the volume of water used when flushing liquid waste and/or solid waste. The system features a drain flap with a flow through hole that restricts the flow of water entering a tank drain. The drain flap is covered by a flow rate control flap that is lifted to expose the flow through hole. The drain flap may be lifted as well, in turn lifting the flow rate control flap and allowing unrestricted flow into the tank drain. The flush volume is selected by lifting a flush handle upward or pressing the flush handle downward. The flush handle is connected to a flush lever which is in turn connected to a first cord and a second cord that are able to lift the drain flap and the flow rate control flap. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322656 | MODULAR LAVATORY WALL WITH QUIET FLUSH PLENUM - Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to passenger transport vehicle-based lavatories. Specifically, this disclosure provides improved lavatory walls and configurations for venting and noise reduction. The walls may include a plenum forming a chamber with one or more openings, in order to help remove odors from the laboratory environment via venting. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322657 | MOTORISED FUNCTIONAL UNIT FOR A TOILET INSTALLATION AND TOILET INSTALLATION COMPRISING SUCH A UNIT - A motorized functional unit ( | 2015-11-12 |
20150322658 | COMBINED TOILET DEVICE - A combined toilet device comprises a platform for supporting a user in a squatting defecation position. The platform is mountable over a toilet bowl wherein the opening in the platform is aligned with the opening in the toilet bowl. The device includes a urinal pan to prevent dispersion of the urine. The frame of the urinal pan is formed by a pipe arc having long and short parts which are continued one into other and are in different planes with 90 grade between them. The urinal pan walls are comprised of flexible material framed with the pipe arc. Pipe arc serves for converting of the urinal pan into functional or nonfunctional position. The urinal pan is covered in a nonfunctional position by a cover which is formed from two leafs attached pivotally to the platform at either side of the pan. In a functional position the leafs of the cover fix the urinal pan at any desirable point. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322659 | QUICK SIPHON TOILET - The present invention provides a quick siphon toilet. The quick siphon toilet comprises a toilet body and a water tank, the toilet body is disposed with a spray waterway to wash the bottom portion of the toilet body and a flush waterway to wash the periphery wall of the toilet body, the bottom portion of the toilet body is disposed with a siphon washing-out pipe, the water tank is disposed with a drain valve, wherein the drain valve is disposed with a first drain outlet connected to the flush waterway and a second drain outlet connected to the spray waterway, the spray waterway is disconnected to the flush waterway. In a condition of same water volume, the present invention has longer siphon time and flushing time and better washing-out effect. And the present invention uses less water based on well flushing function, thus making it water-saving. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322660 | ANTI-OVERFLOW TOILET - An anti-overflow toilet includes a jet feed conduit that is positioned opposite to a waste drain outlet. The toilet also includes an overflow conduit having an overflow inlet that is positioned within the jet feed conduit, which delivers flushwater from a tank to a jet outlet port to the toilet bowl. In the event the bowl becomes clogged, excess flushwater within the bowl is routed back through the jet outlet port and into the overflow inlet of the overflow conduit, whereupon the flushwater is routed via the overflow conduit away from the toilet to a suitable drain. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322661 | Floating Nipple Assemblies for Wax Free Installation of New and Existing Toilets - A new floating nipple assembly | 2015-11-12 |
20150322662 | Toilet Fastener Assembly and Method of Use - An adjustable-length toilet fastener assembly and method for use wherein the constituent components are cooperatively configured to provide height adjustability without cutting or breaking parts of the assembly for various installation environments and floor configurations when securing a toilet to an underlying support such as a closet collar or other mounting flange. In one embodiment, a tightening tool provided as part of the subject assembly is engageable with and concealed by a low-profile decorative cap. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322663 | LIQUID-CONTACT ACTIVATED MUSICAL INSTRUMENT - Devices, systems, and methods that make music in response to be contacted by a stream of liquid are disclosed. A music making device may include a sensor to detect when a stream of liquid is substantially in contact with the sensor. The sensor may produce an indicator signal at or around the time the liquid substantially contacts the sensor. A circuit may generate an electrical pulse in response to detecting the indicator signal. The electrical pulse may be coupled to a speaker which converts the electrical pulse into sound. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322664 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING SIX-SIDED CONCRETE MODULES - A method to create a precast concrete module includes: pouring the foundation; placing a welded wire mesh reinforced polystyrene panel into a wet mix; allowing the mix to partially set up, and pouring the top of the slab; installing wall and roof panels and mechanically attaching them with welded wire mesh; installing electrical and plumbing prior to placing concrete forms; placing the forms and pouring concrete mix into the forms; and wrecking the forms and finishing out the module. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322665 | COLUMN SHOE - A column shoe for securing building elements of concrete such as concrete columns to a base is provided. The column shoe includes a bolt housing, wherein the bolt housing includes a baseplate provided with a through bolt hole for an anchor bolt, and wherein the bolt housing includes an upper structure connected to the baseplate, and at least one attachment unit attached to the bolt housing for securing the column shoe and a building element together. The bolt housing is provided with at least one socket member for attaching an additional anchoring device such as a dowel or a bar to the column shoe in addition to at least one attachment unit and in addition to an anchor bolt. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322666 | Steel Beam Support Embed and Methods of Use Thereof - An apparatus and method is disclosed that allows for the efficient installation and connection of steel beams to a concrete foundation. A steel beam support embed according to the present disclosure can be readily set in place during the forming of the concrete foundation via detachable anchors, thus allowing the installer to avoid rebar or other foundation components that would otherwise need to be moved or adjusted for proper placement of the embed. A steel beam support embed as disclosed herein also, after its installation in the concrete foundation, provides for adjustable connection to a steel beam without the need for field welding. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322667 | TRANSFORMABLE PLATFORM - The invention relates to the field of satisfaction of vital human needs. A transformable platform, which is intended for creation of installations arranged both horizontally and vertically or slantwise, represents the unidirectionally oriented rod-shaped elements with a flat end face each, located close to each other in the form of cells, which form the flat horizontal platform in the initial position due to the flat end faces located at the same level. Each rod-shaped element is equipped with an individual drive to move linearly and lift the flat end face above the level of the surface of the transformable platform or lower the flat end face below this level. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322668 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONSTRUCTING TEMPORARY, RE-LOCATABLE STRUCTURES - A system for constructing a reassemblable structure is disclosed. The system comprises a plurality of wall panels, a plurality of roof panels, a plurality of floor panels, at least one readjustable support device adapted to be adjusted to multiple positions, a plurality of skirt panels coupled below at least one floor panel and supported by the at least one readjustable support device, a plurality of load-bearing members coupled to the wall panels, a plurality of load-bearing members coupled to the wall skirt panels, at least one floor support suspended between two load-bearing members coupled to the skirt panels and supporting the plurality of floor panels, and at least one roof support suspended between two load-bearing members coupled to the wall panels and supporting the plurality of roof panels | 2015-11-12 |
20150322669 | CONSTRUCTION BEAM CONNECTION DEVICE - A construction beam connection device includes an abutment member, a connection member positioned under the abutment member and a threaded assembly fixedly connected with the abutment member and extending through the connection member. The connection device can be directly mounted at the junction between beams. The threaded assembly serves to fasten the abutment member to the connection member so as to securely connect the construction beams with each other. Accordingly, the safety in working can be ensured and the working is facilitated. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322670 | Soundproofing Panel - A panel for use in building construction comprises a plasterboard having two opposed faces, a polymer-based lamina being provided on one of these faces. The weight per unit area of the panel lies in the range 13.5 to 17.5 kg/m | 2015-11-12 |
20150322671 | System and Method for Structural Restraint Against Seismic and Storm Damage - A system for structural restraint of wood framed structures against seismic and storm damage comprises a plurality of structural wood framing components; a plurality of structural wood sheathing components; a plurality of structural wood fasteners; one or more structural foundations; and a structural bonding agent applied to the interior and exterior over top of and in direct contact with structural fasteners to prevent failure of structural wood fasteners. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322672 | PLUG AND PLAY MODULAR COMFORT DEVICE AND INTERFACE TEMPLATE ADAPTED TO SAID PLUG AND PLAY MODULAR COMFORT DEVICE - A modular interface template configured to receive a plug and play comfort device, the modular interface template including a wall having a first surface and a second surface, an air inlet channel configured to enable air flow from the first surface to the second surface, an air outlet channel configured to enable air flow from the second surface to the first surface, a gas conduit configured to supply fuel from the first surface to the second surface, a water inlet conduit configured to enable water flow from the first surface to the second surface, a water outlet conduit configured to enable water flow from the second surface to the first surface and a first electric power conductor configured to enable electric power transmission from the first surface to the second surface. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322673 | LOAD TRANSFER DEVICE - A load transfer device is provided to connect concrete elements including, but not limited to, sandwich and double wall panel wythes, roof, floor, balcony and canopy members, and pavement. The device may be used to connect and transfer loads between the components of sandwich and double wall panels. The device includes two load transfer members positioned at an angle with respect to one another. Additionally provided are a retention housing for retaining one or more load transfer members at their angled positions and a depth locating means for retaining one or more load transfer members at their proper depth. Also provided are sandwich wall panels and double wall panels employing the load transfer device and methods for manufacturing sandwich wall panels and double wall panels employing the disclosed load transfer device. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322674 | EXOTENSIONED STRUCTURAL MEMBERS WITH ENERGY-ABSORBING EFFECTS - Structural members having enhanced load bearing capacity per unit mass include a skeleton structure formed from strips of material. Notches may be placed on the strips and a weave of tensile material placed in the notches and woven around the skeleton structure. At least one pair of structural members can be jointed together to provide very strong joints due to a weave patterns of tensile material, such as Kevlar, that distributes stress throughout the structure, preventing stress from concentrating in one area. Methods of manufacturing such structural members include molding material into skeletons of desired cross section using a matrix of molding segments. Total catastrophic failures in composite materials are substantially avoided and the strength to weight ratio of structures can be increased. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322675 | CONSTRUCTION BEAM - A construction beam includes an elongated main body having two vertical walls, a top wall connected between top edges of the two vertical walls, two bottom walls respectively inward extending from bottom edges of the two vertical walls, and two upright walls upward extending from free edge of the bottom walls by a certain height. Multiple spacer assemblies are disposed between the two vertical walls of the main body to keep the vertical walls spaced from each other by a fixed distance. When mounting wooden bars on the beams, the wooden bars are secured to the main bodies by means of multiple fastening members for laying a moldboard on the wooden bars. Two beams can be axially connected with each other by means of a connection member to elongate the length of the beam. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322676 | SPLICE SLEEVE WITH ELLIPTICAL OR COMPOUND CURVE CROSS SECTION - A splice sleeve having an elliptical or compound curve cross section for connecting overlapping end portions of reinforcing bars utilized in various types of structures in which steel reinforcing bars are utilized and it is desired to connect the overlapping end portions of the reinforcing bars. The splice sleeve is configured to receive the overlapped end portions of the reinforcing bars and then be filled with hardenable material to resist axial tension and compression exerted on the reinforcing bars. In one embodiment, both ends of the sleeve are provided with an inwardly directed lip to increase the splicing capacity of the sleeve and also to serve as a guide to position the rebars to a minimum of about 3 mm from the inside wall surface of the sleeve. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322677 | ROOFING COMPOSITE INCLUDING DESSICANT AND METHOD OF THERMAL ENERGY MANAGEMENT OF A ROOF BY REVERSIBLE SORPTION AND DESORPTION OF MOISTURE - A roof system is secured to a roof deck on a building. The roof system has a thermal energy absorbing product including a desiccant located between the roof deck and a roof barrier. The desiccant reversibly absorbs moisture, and in response thereto, heat is released and absorbed by the desiccant to effect a thermal management of the roof system. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322678 | Stair tread cover - The inventive device is a stair tread cover that helps reduce falls on outdoor stairs. The device changes the slope of the stair surface to improve footing; uses a high friction surface to improve traction; and utilizes a unique shape to improve drainage of snow, ice and water. The unit may optionally be electrically powered with internal heating elements to melt snow and ice. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322679 | DEVICE FOR COVERING A BUILDING STRUCTURE AND STRUCTURE COVERED BY SUCH A DEVICE - The invention relates to a covering device comprising: at least one metal sheet, especially a metal sheet used for cladding, suitable for covering at least one section of a surface of a building structure, fastenings for definitively attaching the metal sheet to the structure, at least one accessory suitable for applying to a receiving area on the metal sheet, and means for removably attaching the accessory to the receiving area, that are suitable for attaching the accessory once the metal sheet is already attached to the structure by means of the fastenings, maintaining the structural integrity of the metal sheet, and also the integrity, especially in terms of tightness, of the attachment of the metal sheet to the structure by means of the fastenings, said attaching means including a head of the fastenings, that can enable the assembly, and if need be, the disassembly, of the accessory, without affecting the attachment of the metal sheet to the structure by means of the fastenings. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322680 | PROTECTIVE FLOORING SYSTEM - A flooring system in contact with a floor includes a foam pad having an upper surface and a lower surface, and having a tapered section having a slope. The flooring system also includes a coating of a primer material disposed upon at least the slope of the tapered section of the upper surface of the foam pad. A coating of an adhesive is disposed upon at least the coating of the primer material. The flooring system also includes a covering where at least a portion of a surface of the covering is in contact with the coating of adhesive. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322681 | AIR CONTROL TRIGGER FOR INTEGRATED HANDHELD TEXTURE SPRAYER - A handheld sprayer comprises a housing, a turbine, a spray tip, a hopper and a trigger. An air flow passage extends through the housing. The turbine is configured to generate an airflow within the air flow passage. The spray tip is positioned to receive airflow from the air flow passage. The hopper is connected to the housing and is configured to discharge a fluid into the air flow passage. The trigger is mounted to the housing to control discharge of the hopper into the flow passage and airflow form the turbine. In different embodiments, the trigger controls airflow from the turbine to the spray tip or the hopper or both. Additionally, a method for spraying a fluid from a handheld sprayer comprises controlling airflow from a turbine and discharge from a hopper into a passage using a combined actuator. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322682 | ISOLATED AND PORTABLE STRUCTURE AND THE METHOD OF ITS MANUFACTURE - The invention relates to a structure comprising inner and outer skeletons, each defining a cage-like structure consisting of metal structural elements, where the inner skeleton is housed within the inner space defined by the outer skeleton, and where the inner and outer skeleton are connected at one or more locations. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322683 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DELIVERING CHLORINE INTO A BODY OF WATER - A floating chlorine dispenser includes a buoyancy body and a dispenser body having dispenser ports adapted to deliver chlorine from, the floating chlorine dispenser. The buoyancy body includes a buoyancy chamber that provides the floating chlorine dispenser with a buoyancy force. The buoyancy force maintains a full indicator line on the buoyancy body aligned with the water line when the floating chlorine dispenser is filled with chlorine tablets. Likewise, the buoyancy force maintains an empty indicator line on the buoyancy body aligned with the water line when the floating chlorine dispenser is empty. Observation of the water line relative to the full indicator line and the empty indicator line provides a visual indication of the amount of chlorine tablets in the floating chlorine dispenser. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322684 | Pool Cleaning Device Having Relief Formed in a Base Portion Thereof - Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to an automated pool cleaning apparatus configured to traverse an surface having varying elevations. Embodiments of the automated pool cleaning apparatus can include a housing that has a base portion with one or more intake ports and two or more wheel assemblies with at least one wheel assembly being disposed proximate to a front end of the housing and one wheel assembly being disposed proximate to a rear end of the housing. The base portion of the house can include a relief structure formed between the first and second wheel assemblies to facilitate improved and/or enhanced cleaning of the surface when transitioning between portions of the surface that have different elevations. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322685 | POOL CLEANING VEHICLE WITH MECHANISM FOR SKEWING AN AXLE - A self directed pool cleaning vehicle comprising a body carrying water inlet and outlet ports with the inlet port being located on the bottom of the body with the body containing a filter is described. A drive mechanism propels the vehicle in two generally opposed directions. Two axles which each carry two wheels support the body and control its direction of movement. One axle is mounted to the body via slots that extend in the directions of motion such that this axle can move toward either end of the slots. A steering structure is provided with a portion that moves to close a portion of one of the slots and can be locked in a position that prevents one end of an axle from traversing its slot. Thus when this axle is the trialing axle it is held at other than a right angle to the two generally opposed directions. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322686 | BLAST RESISTANT STRUCTURE - In one embodiment, a blast resistant structure includes a frame; a stud track attached to the frame; a plurality of studs attached to the stud track; a plurality of panels attached to the plurality of studs, wherein at least one panel comprises a composite board secured to a steel sheet; and a blast plate and a connector for securing the stud track to the frame. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322687 | INTERNALLY KEYED EXTRUDED MAST SYSTEM - An extruded mast section for a telescoping tower includes a hollow extrusion having an exterior surface and an interior surface, and a plurality of spaced apart axially aligned internal screw bosses running the length of the mast section. A telescoping tower assembly includes a first extruded mast section having an exterior surface and an interior surface and a plurality of spaced apart axially aligned internal screw bosses running the length of the first mast section along the interior surface. A second extruded mast section disposed within the first mast section has a plurality of spaced apart axially aligned internal screw bosses running the length of the second mast section along the interior surface. Support collars are disposed at the top and bottom ends of the second mast section each having keyways disposed around its outer perimeter and aligned with a different one of the screw bosses of the first extruded mast section. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322688 | SYSTEM FOR RETROFITTING LOCAL ENERGY MODULES IN RAIL NETWORKS - A system for retrofitting energy supply modules in the region of a traffic route is provided. Supporting cables extend transversely over the traffic route and support a plurality of solar panels, which can be mounted on the transverse supporting cables. Elongated mounting elements fastened to each support mast act to reinforce the support masts and accommodate electronic system components. The solar panels are adjusted about a horizontal and/or a vertical axis by means of cable sheaves. The supporting cables are fastened at a lower region of the support masts for instance with micropiles so that they can be tensioned. The forces exerted by the solar panels on the transverse support cables are conducted through the transverse supporting cables via at least one first redirection element and into the lower region of the support mast. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322689 | SUPPORT WIRE IMPLANTING ANCHOR - A rod portion is coupled to a support wire at one end thereof and is rotatably coupled to a base portion of the anchor body portion. The anchor body portion includes the resistance plate body, an inner reinforcing plate, and an outer reinforcing plate, a first hitting portion is provided on the outer reinforcing plate, and a second hitting portion to be hit next to the first hitting portion is provided at a position higher than the first hitting portion. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322690 | Canopy Leg Hold Down Plate - A plastic canopy leg anchor device is used with a portable collapsible canopy unit. It encloses a canopy frame leg and covers the canopy leg welded attached footplate, and, by ground pegging through the device and/or placing weight on the device, provides wind stabilization for the canopy unit. The device can be molded into various decorative shapes for attractiveness. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322691 | CABLE BACKED GUARDRAIL END TERMINAL SYSTEM - A guardrail end terminal system includes: a first guardrail post at a first end of the system; a second guardrail post located subsequent to the first guardrail post; a guardrail extruder head mounted on the first guardrail post; a guardrail positioned in the guardrail extruder head and mounted to the second guardrail post; a first cable hanging bracket on the second guardrail post; a cable brake attached to a second end of the system opposite to the first end of the system; and a first cable anchored to the first guardrail post and extending through the first cable hanging bracket to the cable brake. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322692 | PADLOCK WITH FULLY INTEGRATED DUAL LOCKING MECHANISM WITH A LOST CODE DEFINING SYSTEM - A dual locking padlock having a code locking mechanism and an overriding mechanism is disclosed. The housing has a spacer as its top portion, a stack of clutches forming a middle portion and a bottom portion having holes to receive screws from the spacer for securing the housing. Dials are rotatably mounted on the clutches for changing the combination code. The housing has a spindle having a channel to store the heel of a shackle. The spindle's upward movement allows the shackle to be pulled upward to unlock the padlock. The spindle is allowed to move upward either when a correct combination code is used or when a key activates the overriding mechanism. With the overriding mechanism, the user can open the padlock with a backup key if the user forgets the combination code, and then reset the dials to a new combination code. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322693 | LUGGAGE LOCK WITH IDENTIFICATION AND LOCATION TRACKING - A luggage lock with identification and location tracking includes a hardened main body having a shackle, at least one lock engagement unit, a speaker one or more lights, a processor, memory, a communication unit, and a GPS location module. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322694 | Self-Locking Door and Product Dispensing Enclosure Having a Self-Locking Door - Provided herein is an inventory management system for dispensing products from an enclosure, methods of securing products within the enclosure, use of the enclosure and for maintaining inventory. The inventory management system may include an enclosure having a self-locking door. The self locking door may include a door, a lock located on the door, a strike plate, wherein the strike plate controls the lock, and a sensor configured to detect the presence of a user and wherein the sensor controls the lock. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322695 | SAFE WITH NITINOL WIRE LOCKING MECHANISM - A safe. A safe lid is connected to a safe box via a hinge attachment. The safe is locked shut by utilization of a latch assembly. A Nitinol wire is connected to a latch assembly opening device. The latch assembly opening device is connected to the latch assembly. A user can open the safe by inputting the correct pass code into a keypad. An electrical signal is then transferred to the Nitinol wire causing the Nitinol wire to shorten. The shortening of the Nitinol wire causes the latch assembly opening device to open the latch assembly. In a preferred embodiment a key lock is also configured to control the latch assembly opening device and the key lock may be used as another method to open the safe. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322696 | BI-DIRECTIONAL LOCK WELL-SUITED FOR PANIC-EXIT NECESSITIES - A double acting service traffic door latch system embodiment of the present invention comprises a dual electro-mechanical lock in a single housing that is surface installed in the overhead door casings horizontally just over two bi-swing tandem warehouse security doors. Each electro-mechanical lock has two catches that drop down with a pivot arm onto either side of its respective door to prevent that door opening in either direction. A flat thin-profile housing allows the lock assembly to fit in between the tops of existing doors and their header. The doors can freely swing open if the respective catches retract back into the housing. Wireless RFID readers are used to unlock the doors when authorized users approach and are recognized. The lock is failsafe in that losing power will always unlock the doors immediately. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322697 | VEHICLE LOCKING APPARATUS FOR A VEHICLE USING A COUPLING DEVICE - A vehicle locking apparatus for a vehicle using a coupling device for the separable connection of a vehicle door to a vehicle structure part, includes a first coupling element with two locking wedges mounted so as to be displaceable parallel to one another and having wedge faces, wherein at least one of the locking wedges is formed with a locking nose on the wedge-side end face, and a second coupling element interacting with the first coupling element, the second coupling having two retaining jaws receiving the first coupling element therebetween with wedge grooves having wedge faces, wherein the locking wedges are pushed by means of a driving device into the wedge grooves by separation of the wedge faces apart from one other and the locking nose thereby being received in a locking opening arranged in a wedge groove of a retaining jaw. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322698 | Insulating Container and Latching Mechanism - According to an aspect of the invention, a latching mechanism/device is provided, as well as a method of maintaining a closed position between opposing first and second portions of a container. The latching mechanism includes a latch attached to the first portion and a latch keeper integrally molded to the second portion. The latch keeper includes an elongated keeper slot and a recessed pocket formed in the keeper slot, such that when at least a portion of the latch is received within the recessed pocket, the container is closed and/or sealed. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322699 | VEHICLE PANEL HANDLE ASSEMBLY - A vehicle panel handle assembly including a handle lever that rotates around a first rotation axis between a resting position where the panel is closed and an opening position where the panel is open is disclosed. A latch lever cooperates with the handle lever for opening the panel when the handle lever rotates around the first rotation axis for reaching the opening position. The assembly also includes a counterweight for preventing the unwilling rotation of the handle lever, the counterweight rotating around a third rotation axis between rest position in which the latch lever is prevented from rotating due to the handle and counterweight mass balancing, and a unrest position wherein the latch lever is not prevented from rotating. An inertial mass takes a blocking position by cooperating with at least a part of the latch lever and a rest position by being taken away from the latch lever. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322700 | FIXING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE DOORS - A fixing device for vehicle doors includes a door lock striker, a fixed shim, and a movable shim. The fixed shim has two inclined surfaces that are movable relative to the door lock striker and located on opposite sides of the door lock striker. The movable shim has two inclined surfaces arranged on opposite sides of the door lock striker and is urged such that each inclined surface is pushed against the corresponding inclined surface of the fixed shim. The door lock striker includes a leg portion. The movable shim includes two shim bodies forming the two inclined surfaces of the movable shim, and a connecting portion that connects the shim bodies at the rear end portions of the shim bodies, which are pressed towards the fixed shim and moved rearward. The connecting portion has an arched shape that protrudes in the protruding direction of the leg portion. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322701 | AC CLAMP - The present invention aims to prevent the theft of air conditioner window units by securing the air conditioner units to windows using a multi-channel clamp adapted to lock the window and air conditioner unit in place. An upward extending channel and a downward extending channel are adapted to slidably accept the top rail of an air conditioner unit and a bottom window sash. The opposing side surfaces of the channel are sufficiently sized to lock the window sash and the air conditioner unit from sliding out of place. The device features a locking thumb screw that locks a window and air conditioning unit in place by forcing the window against the side surface. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322702 | CUSTOMIZABLE CLOSURE SYSTEM - A customizable closure system comprising panels of a pre-selected size and one or more conversion kits for mounting the panels. A room divider conversion kit comprises a hinge for converting the panels into room dividers, and a bypass conversion kit comprises a header for converting the panels into slidable panel doors, such as a closure for a shower area. Other conversion kits include a swing conversion kit and a hanger conversion kit. One embodiment of the panels further comprises a reinforcing system for securely retaining the panes with the panel. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322703 | OPENING/CLOSING DEVICE - Provided is an opening/closing device that includes a structure for inhibiting a brake engage part or a lock engage part from touching an object or the like and that prevent the perimeter of a guide rail from becoming thick due to the structure. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322704 | AUTOMATIC COVER-OPENING DEVICE - An automatic cover-opening device has a body, at least one cover panel and a recoil mechanism. The body has an insertion hole defined in the body. The at least one cover panel is mounted on the body and moveably closes the insertion hole. Each one of the at least one cover panel has a guiding segment having at least one guiding edge inclined relative to an axis of the insertion hole to guide an axial force along the axis of the insertion hole to a lateral direction non-parallel with the axis, so as to generate a lateral component force for opening the at least one cover panel. The recoil mechanism is disposed on the body to push the at least one cover panel to a closed position for closing the insertion hole. With such an arrangement, an automatic cover-opening device that can be applied for insertion of a rod-like object is provided. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322705 | DOOR CLOSER PROVIDED WITH UNIT FOR ADDING DOOR-CLOSING FORCE - Disclosed is a door closer provided with a unit for adding door-closing force inside a housing. The disclosed door closer comprises a force-adding unit, which is included inside the housing, for adding the door-closing force. The force-adding unit comprises a cam which coaxially rotates with a link shaft inside the housing, and a cam pusher which is elastically compressed so as to come into close contact with the outer circumferential surface of the cam. The outer circumferential surface of the cam comprises an arc surface portion which is separated apart from a rotary axis of the cam at an equal distance, a concave surface portion which is separated apart from the rotary axis of the cam at a distance shorter than that to the arc surface portion, and one pair of protruding corner portions for connecting the arc surface portion and the concave surface portion. When the outer circumferential surface of the cam with which the cam pusher comes into close contact is converted from the arc surface portion to the concave surface portion due to the rotation of the cam, the rotational force of the link shaft is increased due to the elastic pressing force of the cam pusher. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322706 | WINDOW REGULATOR - A window regulator prevents a compressing force from acting on a plastic panel to achieve a reduction, in thickness (miniaturization) of the plastic panel. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322707 | ACTIVE OBJECT DETECTION SENSOR - An active object detection sensor is provided which allows an installation worker to easily adjust a detection area, and further identify an optimum position of a guide mark in a touch detection area. The active object detection sensor used for opening/closing of automatic an opening/closing unit ( | 2015-11-12 |
20150322708 | INSULATING GLAZING HAVING A PRESSURE-EQUALIZING ELEMENT - An insulating glazing is described, including a first pane, a second pane, and a circumferential spacer between the first and second panes. The spacer includes a hollow main body, two parallel pane contact walls, an outer wall, a glazing interior wall and a bore opening through the outer wall. The glazing further includes a hollow pressure-equalizing body, having a surrounding outer wall and a gas-permeable and vapor-diffusion-tight membrane fastened inside the outer wall. The pressure-equalizing body and a sealing compound are arranged in an outer pane intermediate space between the first pane and the second pane. The pressure-equalizing body is connected to the spacer through the bore opening, wherein a sealing material is arranged between the bore opening and the outer wall of the pressure-equalizing body. The hollow main body of the spacer contains a desiccant and at least one partition wall. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322709 | COATED ARTICLE WITH IR REFLECTING LAYER(S) AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A coated article is provided with at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer. The IR reflecting layer may be of silver or the like. In certain example embodiments, a titanium oxide layer is provided over the IR reflecting layer, and it has been found that this surprisingly results in an IR reflecting layer with a lower specific resistivity (SR) thereby permitting thermal properties of the coated article to be improved. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322710 | DOOR SKIN, A METHOD OF ETCHING A PLATE FOR FORMING A WOOD GRAIN PATTERN IN THE DOOR SKIN, AND AN ETCHED PLATE FORMED THEREFROM - A door skin featuring a facing having an exterior surface and an interior surface can be provided. A wood grain pattern portion can be formed in the exterior surface of the facing. The wood grain pattern portion can feature a plurality of grooves formed in the exterior surface of the facing, the grooves are recessed from a first plane of the exterior surface, and tonal portions formed in the exterior surface of the facing. The tonal portions can include at least a first protrusion, a second protrusion, and a third protrusion. Spacing between the first protrusion and the second protrusion can be different from spacing between the second protrusion and the third protrusion. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322711 | ROLLER SHUTTER - A roller shutter comprising a shutter moveable between a retracted position and an extended position is described. The shutter comprises one or more laths wherein the one or more laths comprise first and second surfaces mechanically connected by first and second sides and one or more internal supports. The one or more internal supports are configured to collapse preferentially with respect to the first and second sides. The presence of the one or more internal supports provides the laths with increased mechanical strength. However, by configuring the internal supports to collapse preferentially with respect to the first and second sides provides a means for absorbing and dissipating this force through the shutter. The roller shutter finds particular application as a horizontal shutter within heavy industry environments. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322712 | CONTROL UNIT FOR CONTROLLING THE COLOR OF A WINDOW - According to an aspect, a control unit ( | 2015-11-12 |
20150322713 | Light Blocking Side Valance for Window Treatments - A method of preventing light from passing through a gap between a window frame and a window treatment disposed in the window frame, the window frame having a window opening and vertical sides includes the steps of providing an L-shaped light-blocking device with a mounting face, a retaining face extending substantially perpendicular to the mounting face, and at least one frangible width adjustment notch disposed lengthwise along the retaining face, and attaching the mounting face to one of the vertical sides of the window frame to have the retaining face extend from the vertical side between the window treatment and the window opening and block at least some light passing between the window frame and the window treatment. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322714 | CELL-IN-CELL CONFIGURATIONS FOR A CELLULAR SHADE ASSEMBLY - In one aspect, a cellular shade for an architectural opening may generally include a plurality of outer cells, with each outer cell including a first side and a second side extending between a first junction line and a second junction line. In addition, the cellular shade may include a first inner cell and a second inner cell defined within each outer cell between the first and second junction lines. The first inner cell may be formed from a first inner web forming a substantially closed shape defining a first internal cell area. The second inner cell may be formed from a second inner web forming a substantially closed shape defining a second internal cell area. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322715 | RAINBOW BLIND STRUCTURE - A rainbow blind structure includes a drive shaft, two sleeves, two side caps, a lower weight and a locating plate. The drive shaft is connected with the side caps via the sleeves and rollable. The side caps are connected with the lower weight by means of screws. The rainbow blind sheet is wound over the drive shaft. When a blind sheet winder is operated to wind or unwind the blind sheet, the drive shaft is driven to move up and down, whereby the lower weight is moved up and down with the drive shaft. The weight of the lower weight can keep the blind sheet plane and tidy. The lower weight is formed with a locating slot. When a blind sheet is affixed to the lower weight to enclose the same, the locating plate is inserted in the locating slot to locate the blind sheet around the lower weight. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322716 | FEEDING FENCE SECTION - A feeding fence section ( | 2015-11-12 |
20150322717 | FOLDING STEP STOOL - A foldable step stool includes a step and a pair of legs. The legs are mounted on the step for movement between use and storage positions. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322718 | POWER SECTION AND BEARING SECTION OF DOWNHOLE MOTOR - A motor assembly includes a power section extending between a first end and a second end. A bearing assembly section is disposed downhole from the second end of the power section. The outer diameter of the power section is smaller than an outer diameter of the bearing assembly section. | 2015-11-12 |
20150322719 | High Strength Corrosion Resistant High Velocity Oxy Fuel (HVOF) Coating for Downhole Tools - A downhole tool comprises a body made of a metal or metal alloy. In addition, the downhole tool comprises a coating disposed on the body. The coating includes at least 75 vol % tungsten carbide having an average grain size less than 1.0 μm. The content of tungsten carbide in the coating with a grain size less than 0.5 μm is between 40 and 64 vol % of the coating. | 2015-11-12 |