01st week of 2019 patent applcation highlights part 32 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20190003115 | TREATMENT LIQUID COMPOSITION AND INK JET TEXTILE PRINTING METHOD - A treatment liquid composition for use in ink jet pigment textile printing and used by attaching it to fabric contains a cationic compound, at least one compound selected from polyvinylpyrrolidones, polyethylene oxides, carboxymethyl celluloses, hydroxyethyl celluloses, and polyvinyl alcohols, and water. The fabric contains polyester. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003116 | SYSTEMS AND METHDS FOR PROVIDING SHAPED VACUUM PORTS FOR FLUID EXTRACTION VACUUM BOX COVERS IN PAPERMAKING SYSTEMS - A system is disclosed for removing fluids from a felt in a paper making process. The system includes a vacuum source for providing a vacuum adjacent a vacuum plate against the felt is moved, and crescent shaped openings in the vacuum plate through which the vacuum is applied to the felt for the removal of the fluids. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003117 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING FLUID EXTRACTION VACUUM BOX COVERS WITH INTEGRAL LUBRICATION - A system is disclosed for removing fluids from a felt in a paper making process. The system includes a fluid in a reservoir that is adapted to permit a surface of the fluid to contact an underside of the felt. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003118 | Dryer Fabric - A dryer filtration fabric for use in a drying section of a machine for producing and/or processing a fibrous web, in particular paper, cardboard, tissue or non-woven, has machine direction threads interwoven with machine cross direction threads to form a single-ply woven fabric having an air permeability between 40 cfm and 330 cfm. The machine direction threads and the machine cross direction threads have a flattened cross-sectional shape with a width-to-height ratio of more than 1. Each of the machine direction threads runs over and/or under a maximum of three, preferably a maximum of two, machine cross direction threads that are disposed directly beside one another. The number of the machine direction threads per 10 cm, viewed in the machine cross direction, lies in the range from 170 to 200, and the filling level of the machine direction threads lies in the range from 90% to 110%. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003119 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR REDUCING EDGE WICKING OF A PAPERBOARD COMPRISING FRUIT FIBER - A composition including a first fiber derived from a first natural source, and a second fiber derived from a fruit, the second fiber being substantially free of surface active components. Surface active components may include oils, fatty acids, or other aliphatic and aromatic moieties that compromise edge wick performance. A process of manufacturing a paperboard product may include removing surface active components from fruit fiber to be included in manufacturing paper products to obtain a paper product with improved edge wicking properties. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003120 | METHOD FOR SAVING ENERGY IN PAPER PRODUCTION - The present invention is in the field of paper production, more in particular it relates to the process of wood pulping. It provides useful biological methods and compounds for reducing the energy requirements of the production of wood pulp. It describes a method for reducing the energy requirement of a thermo-mechanical pulping (TMP) process wherein cellulose fibers are recovered from a biomass comprising lignocellulosic material, wherein the lignocellulosic material is treated with a CotA laccase before recovering the cellulose from the lignocellulosic material. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003121 | PAPER COMPOSITIONS - A paper product may include high energy thermomechanical pulp (TMP), low energy TMP, and microfibrillated cellulose. The paper product may also include inorganic particulate material. A papermaking composition suitable for making the paper product, a process for preparing the paper product, and use of microfibrillated cellulose may include high energy TMP, low energy TMP, and microfibrillated cellulose, and optionally inorganic particulate material. The microfibrillated cellulose may have a fibre steepness of from about 20 to about 50 in the paper product. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003122 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING FORCE VECTOR COMPENSATED FAN NOZZLES - A method is disclosed of facilitating the removal of contaminates from a belt in a papermaking system. The method includes the step of providing a fluid in a shaped fan such that the interface between the fluid and the belt is non-linear and at least generally forms the shape of an arc. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003123 | Cationic Polyetheramine Dispersants for Preparing Papermaking Stock - A cationic polyether amine dispersant for papermaking fibers comprises the polymeric reaction product of a polyether diamine, a polyether bisepoxide and a quaternary ammonium salt. The polyether diamine, the polyether bisepoxide and the quaternary ammonium salt reactants are reacted in the following molar ratios: the molar ratio of amine functionality of the polyether diamine to epoxide functionality of the polyether bisepoxide is from 0.5:1 to 2:1 and the molar ratio of the amine functionality of the polyether diamine to the epoxide functionality of the quaternary ammonium salt is from 10:1 to 40:1. The dispersant is used in stock preparation used in paper products including absorbent products as well as paperboard. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003124 | CATIONIC SURFACE SIZING AGENT - Provided herein is an aqueous polymer dispersion (A) obtainable by free radical emulsion copolymerizing a first ethylenically unsaturated monomer blend having 15 to 100% by weight of at least one C1-C4-alkyl (meth)acrylate, in the presence of a water-soluble redox system having a first free radical initiator for free radical emulsion copolymerization and an aqueous prepolymer composition (B) obtainable by free radical emulsion copolymerizing in a polymerization solvent having C1-6-carboxylic acid and C1-6-carboxylic acid anhydride a second ethylenically unsaturated monomer blend with 5 to 50% by weight of at least one ethylenically unsaturated quaternary amine, and 10 to 95% by weight of at least one optionally substituted styrene, in the presence of a second free radical initiator. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003125 | A Sizing Method for Making Paper and Paper Prepared Thereof - The present application discloses a sizing method for making paper. An alkenyl succinic anhydride (ASA) is added to a papermaking process. An aluminum salt is added in one or more process steps during the papermaking process. Preferably, the aluminum salt is an aluminum salt which can generate free aluminum ion in aqueous solution. The sizing method of the present application enhances the usage efficiency of a sizing agent and the aluminum salt, as well as provides paper having a high moisture content. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003126 | A method for producing a sizing agent composition, a sizing agent composition and use thereof - The present invention relates to a sizing agent composition comprising starch, lignosulfonate and poly(alkyl acrylate), poly(alkyl (meth)acrylate), a mixture of poly(alkyl acrylate) and poly(alkyl methacrylate) or a copolymer of alkyl acrylate and alkyl (meth)acrylate. The present invention further relates to a method for preparing the sizing agent composition, and use of the sizing agent composition for sizing paper, paper products or board. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003127 | ABSORBENT PAPER PRODUCT AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SUCH ABSORBENT PAPER PRODUCT - A paper product including a fibrous web manufactured in a paper making machine including a fabric is disclosed. The web has a first and an opposite second side. At least one of the first and second sides of the web has, in a pattern repeat, a number of longitudinal, machine direction oriented compressed areas with a first density of fibers and a number of machine direction oriented bulky areas with a second density of fibers lower than the first density. The compressed areas correspond to machine direction oriented warp knuckles of warp yarns floating over weft yarns, and adjacent compressed areas, corresponding to warp knuckles of directly adjacent warp yarns, overlap in the cross-machine direction forming a continuous compressed pattern angled to the machine and cross-machine directions. A first line connects the centers of first two directly adjacent compressed areas of the continuous compressed pattern at a first angle different from a second angle of a second line connecting the centers of second two directly adjacent compressed areas of the continuous compressed pattern so that a line connecting the centers of all compressed areas forming the continuous compressed pattern is non-straight. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003128 | HYDROLYSABLE SHEET - A toilet cleaning sheet | 2019-01-03 |
20190003129 | Apparatus And Components For Turnout/Crossover Section For Railway Track - A gauge spacing apparatus for positioning pot sleepers with respect to existing sleepers of a railway track has a pair of turnout rails, which are separated from one another by a desired gauge distance. The gauge spacing apparatus includes a first guide member aligned with and secured with respect to a portion of the existing rail and a second guide member angled with respect to the first guide member at a turnout angle. The second guide member is aligned with a portion of a turnout rail to allow the turnout rail to be provided with supporting pot sleepers, such that the desired gauge between the turnout rails is maintained. Also provided are a rectangular gauge spacing apparatus, a shear plate arrangement for providing supported engagement between first and second sections of rail, and a support framework for supporting a planar supporting member spanning over an existing rail. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003130 | MACHINE WITH BALLAST RECEIVING DEVICE - A machine having a ballast take-up device ( | 2019-01-03 |
20190003131 | SCREWING MACHINE - A screwing machine tightens or releases rail fixing screws. The screwing machine contains a machine frame which can be rolled on a track, handles for moving the screwing machine, a motor for applying a torque to a screw head, and a device for transmitting a torque. A measuring device is provided opposite the machine frame in order to detect a reaction torque of the motor. The motor is actuated in order to limit the torque depending on the reaction torque. The reaction torque is used as a reference variable. The reaction torque is applied to the machine frame by the motor and is ascertainable with a high degree of precision by a simple measuring device. In this manner, a simple and robust design and a precise rotational speed limiting function are implemented. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003132 | Artificial Turf for Simulating Natural Grass - An artificial turf simulating natural grass, including: a base fabric, artificial grass yarns tufting on the base fabric and a latex backing on the back of the base fabric. The artificial grass yarns have at least two different forms including a straight form and a curly form, and the straight artificial grass yarns have at least two different colors. Alternatively, the artificial grass yarns have at least a straight form and a curly form tuft on a base fabric and the straight artificial grass yarns are provided with at least two different colors, such that the appearance of the formed artificial turf has a better natural grass simulation effect, and combinations can be made according to specific functional requirements of the application of the artificial turf, thus improving applicability of the artificial turf. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003133 | AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF DISCHARGE CONVEYOR OF MATERIAL TRANSFER VEHICLE DURING A PAVING OPERATION - A material transfer vehicle that is adapted to supply asphalt paving material to a paving machine on a roadway has a discharge conveyor with an input end and an output end with a discharge chute mounted thereon. A controller is operatively connected to the elevation control system and the steering control system for the discharge conveyor. The controller is adapted to communicate elevation control signals to the elevation control system for the discharge conveyor so that the elevation of the discharge conveyor may be adjusted based upon communication from the controller. The controller is also adapted to communicate steering control signals to the steering control system for the discharge conveyor so that the angular orientation of the discharge conveyor with respect to the longitudinal axis of the material transfer vehicle may be adjusted based upon communication from the controller. A paver-locating sensor is operatively connected to the controller, and is located and adapted to execute multiple non-contact sensor scan passes across the front end of the paving machine to determine the distance and orientation of the paving machine with respect to the paver-locating sensor. The paver-locating sensor is also adapted to communicate information to the controller about the distance and orientation of the paving machine with respect to the paver-locating sensor. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003134 | A METHOD OF DETERMINING THE QUALITY OF A NEWLY PRODUCED ASPHALT PAVEMENT - This invention relates to a method to determine the quality of an asphalt pavement, the method comprising the steps of: a) providing and initializing at least one sensor ( | 2019-01-03 |
20190003135 | Water Jet Unit And Method For Working A Surface - A surface, e.g., a concrete surface, is worked by guiding a lance ( | 2019-01-03 |
20190003136 | VEHICLE - A burden on an operation of an operator is reduced. A working machine includes a grid light that projects a grid light of a grid-shaped pattern, and a control unit that control the vehicle in accordance with deformation of the pattern of the grid light according to a shape of a projection spot. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003137 | Automatic Moving Snow Removal Device - An automatic moving snow removal device including a moving module, driving a snow blower to move; a working module, including a working motor and a snow throwing mechanism driven by the working motor, the snow throwing mechanism is driven by the working motor to collect accumulated snow and inclusions on the ground and throw out of the snow throwing mechanism; and a control module, configured to control a rotary speed of the working motor to cause a speed when the inclusions depart from the snow throwing mechanism is not higher than 41 m/s. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003138 | CELLULAR STRUCTURES - A cellular structure includes a plurality of interconnected cells of fabric material. The cells are at least partially filled with a composite fill material that includes a particulate material and a bonding agent. A cellular unit made up of a plurality of the interconnected cells may have an associated load-bearing frame to enable lifting and/or transportation of the structure. The fill material is preferably resilient. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003139 | DEDEKIND CONE VALVE AND AIR INFILTRATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HYDROELECTRIC PLANTS - An air infiltration system for a hydroelectric plant includes a spillway gate and a linearized cone valve coupled to the spillway gate, the linearized cone valve having a pivotable plate assembly. The spillway gate may be a tainter or Stoney gate and the pivotable plate assembly may have a deflection plate. A method of infiltrating air in water released from an impoundment may include: lifting a spillway gate from a resting position proximate a bottom of a spillway; and pivoting a deflection plate coupled to the gate proximate the bottom of the spillway; wherein water flows through an opening disposed between the deflection plate and the gate and is sprayed into an atmosphere to be oxygenated. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003140 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ELEVATING A MARINE PLATFORM - A method of elevating the deck area of a marine platform (e.g., oil and gas well drilling or production platform) utilizes a specially configured sleeve support to support the platform legs so that they can be cut. Once cut, rams or jacks elevate the platform above the cuts. The sleeve support is then connected (e.g., welded) to the platform leg and becomes part of the structural support for the platform. In one embodiment, two sleeves are employed. In another embodiment, the jacks or rams elevate in two stages including a first stage wherein one sleeve elevates and the other sleeve does not elevate and a second stage wherein both sleeves elevate together. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003141 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ELEVATING A MARINE PLATFORM - A method of elevating the deck area of a marine platform (e.g., oil and gas well drilling or production platform) utilizes a specially configured sleeve support to support the platform legs so that they can be cut. Once cut, rams or jacks elevate the platform above the cuts. The sleeve support is then connected (e.g., welded) to the platform leg and becomes part of the structural support for the platform. In one embodiment, two sleeves are employed. In another embodiment, the jacks or rams elevate in two stages including a first stage wherein one sleeve elevates and the other sleeve does not elevate and a second stage wherein both sleeves elevate together. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003142 | Block Retaining Wall with Micro-Pile Soldier Piles - A retaining wall system includes a plurality of large mass retaining blocks formed with vertically oriented openings passing therethrough for the installation of micro-pile soldier piles. The retaining blocks can be formed of pre-cast concrete and stacked vertically so that the vertical openings are aligned for the installation of micro-pile soldier piles through the stacked retaining blocks and into the bedrock below the retaining blocks. The micro-pile soldier piles can include a steel casing that is installed through the aligned vertical openings to terminate at the bedrock with grout filling the steel casing except for optional reinforcement. The retaining blocks can be formed with cutout key openings that allow concrete to be inserted to provide a key interlock between adjacent retaining blocks to further stabilize the retaining wall. The retaining wall can also include a row of waler blocks that incorporate a pair of tie-back anchors for each waler block. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003143 | PAD SITE CONSTRUCTION AND METHOD - A pad site and a method for supporting a rig structure, of which the method includes positioning a plurality of piles in a ground of a core operating section of a pad site, and laying a plurality of mats over the pad site. A first portion of the plurality of mats are at least partially supported by the plurality of piles, and a second portion of the plurality of mats are not supported by the plurality of piles. The first portion of the plurality of mats are configured to support a rig structure. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003144 | Corner Connection Structure of Steel Structure Comprehensive Pipe Gallery - A corner connection structure of a steel structure comprehensive pipe gallery, where corrugated steel plates respectively located on an upper face, a lower face and two side faces are spliced in a circumferential direction to form pipe joints; when the corrugated steel plates are spliced in the circumferential direction, contact end portions of adjacent corrugated steel plates are provided with a pair of groove-shaped flanges capable of wrapping inner and outer walls of respective corrugated steel plate, contact faces of the pair of groove-shaped flanges are fixedly connected to each other, outer folded edges of the groove-shaped flanges and the outer walls of the corrugated steel plates are separated by gaps, inner folded edges of the groove-shaped flanges and the inner walls of the corrugated steel plates are separated by gaps, and inner reinforcing blocks and/or outer reinforcing blocks are respectively arranged in the gaps. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003145 | Building Foundation and Soil Stabilization method and System - System and means soil stabilization and moisture control for building foundations including methods and systems for stabilization moisture in a site for building foundation by applying soil moisture stabilization material in various forms, a preferred stabilization material being a mixture of aluminosilicate Pozzolan mineral and granular material such as sand. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003146 | APPARATUS FOR BI-DIRECTIONAL LOAD TESTING OF DRIVEN PILES AND INJECTION PILES, AND METHOD THEREOF - An apparatus for carrying out bi-directional load testing of close ended driven piles and injection piles utilizing a hydraulic jack, comprising an enclosure for housing the hydraulic jack. The apparatus includes a first hollow body, a second hollow body and a third hollow body. The first hollow body has an open upper end, an open lower end, and a base for attaching the top of the hydraulic jack. The second hollow body has an open upper end, an open lower end, and a base for attaching the base of the hydraulic jack. The third hollow body has an open upper end and an open lower end, and has an inner diameter corresponding to the outer diameter of the first hollow body and the second hollow body, the third hollow body being capable of being axially received by both the first hollow body and the second hollow body. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003147 | A LOADER VEHICLE - A loader vehicle includes a front unit and a rear unit pivotally connected to each other by an articulated joint arrangement allowing mutual rotation of the front unit and the rear unit. The loader vehicle includes a loading unit assembly and a control valve arrangement arranged to hydraulically control the loading unit assembly, wherein the control valve arrangement is arranged at a rear portion of the front unit in the vicinity of the articulated joint arrangement. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003148 | Actuator Drive Control System in Construction Machine - Drive control of an actuator is performed by using an operation amount versus control value map so that the actuator can be driven at a speed corresponding to an operation amount of an operation member, even if there is difference in load conditions or the like or deterioration over time. An operation amount control unit that determines an operation amount to be input into the operation amount versus control value map is provided. Said operation amount control unit is provided with a speed requirement computing unit that determines a speed requirement from an operation detected value of the operation member, a main map for determining an operation amount from a speed requirement, a sub-map for correcting an operation amount based on influencing factors that have an influence on drive speed of the actuator, and main map updating means for updating main maps, and sub-map updating means for updating sub-maps so as to decrease the speed difference between actual speed and speed requirement of the actuator, and is configured to determine an operation amount by using updated main map and sub-map. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003149 | REMOVABLE WIPER WALL - A scraper having a frame with a first removable sidewall removably coupled to the frame, a second removable sidewall removably coupled to the frame, a rear bucket pivotally coupled to the frame and having a dump position and a carry position, the rear bucket comprising a first rear sidewall positioned on a first side of the rear bucket and a second rear sidewall positioned on a second side of the rear bucket. Wherein, the first removable sidewall is positioned adjacent to the first rear sidewall and the second removable sidewall is positioned adjacent to the second rear sidewall. Further wherein, as the rear bucket transitions between the carry position and the dump position, the first and second removable sidewalls move relative to the surface of the corresponding first and second rear sidewalls. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003150 | LIQUID PUMP WITH A PASSIVE FILTRATION SYSTEM FOR DREDGING AND WATER FILTRATION - The liquid pump includes an inner and an outer tube. The inner tube can have a distal end that is position within interior volume of the outer tube. A conical filter is on the distal end of the inner tube. A gas pump provides compressed air which is output through a plurality of inner tube holes on an inner surface of the inner tube on a distal portion of the inner tube and a plurality of annular space holes which are adjacent to an annular space between the inner tube and the outer tube. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003151 | HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR - A hydraulic excavator includes an upper revolving unit revolvably mounted on a lower traveling unit. A counterweight is disposed on a rear end part of the upper revolving unit. A first GNSS antenna supporting part is configured to support a first GNSS antenna. The first GNSS antenna supporting part is disposed in front of the counterweight on the upper revolving unit. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003152 | WORK ASSIST SYSTEM FOR WORK MACHINE - A work assist system for a self-propelled hydraulic excavator includes a controller ( | 2019-01-03 |
20190003153 | CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND MANAGEMENT DEVICE - A construction management system includes: an object detecting unit mounted on a work machine and configured to detect an object in a construction site and output information on the object; a shape detecting unit configured to output shape information indicating a three-dimensional shape of the object by using the information on the object detected by the object detecting unit; an information attaching unit configured to attach, to the shape information, time information indicating a time when the object is detected; and a management device configured to generate current state information on the construction site on the basis of the shape information to which a latest piece of the time information is attached. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003154 | HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FOR WORKING MACHINE - A hydraulic system includes a first hydraulic actuator, a second hydraulic actuator, a first pump to supply operation fluid to the first hydraulic actuator, a second pump to supply operation fluid to the second hydraulic actuator, a second control valve to control operation fluid to be supplied from the second pump to the second hydraulic actuator, and a first control valve including a main control valve to control operation fluid to be supplied from the first pump to the first hydraulic actuator, and a subordinate control valve configured to control operation fluid to be supplied from the second pump to the second control valve and to the first hydraulic actuator. The operation fluid supplied from the second pump is confluent with operation fluid to be supplied from the first pump to the first pump, in a case of activating both of the first hydraulic actuator and the second hydraulic actuator. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003155 | DISPLAY DEVICE AND DISPLAY SYSTEM OF WORK MACHINE - A display device for a work machine includes a display control unit that, based on image data obtained by a camera installed in the work machine, displays a calibration screen including surrounding display data which indicates the surrounding situation of the work machine, and calibration display data which is used in the calibration of the work machine. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003156 | WEAR MEMBER FOR EARTH WORKING EQUIPMENT - A wear member and fastener for securing the wear member to earth working equipment. The fastener can be installed and maintained from the top of the assembly. An eccentric retainer is received in a recess of the wear member and is rotated to shift the wear member rearward on the earth working equipment. A bolt passing through aligned openings of the earth working equipment and the wear member is received by the retainer to secure the wear member to the earth working equipment. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003157 | SHOWER - Shower system includes a recirculation shower defining a recirculation flow path and at least one temperature sensor. A tap is spaced from the recirculation flow path and arranged to supply water to the recirculation flow path, the tap being connected to a source of heated tap water. A control unit controls water temperature and/or flow rate of a water flow dispensed from the tap, in response to a signal received from the temperature sensor. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003158 | SHOWER - A recirculation shower comprises a pump for circulating water through the recirculation shower, and a water tank fluidly connected to an inlet of the pump. The tank is positioned at a higher level than the pump. A fresh water supply feeds the tank. Optionally, the shower may have two such tanks, one for hot water and one for cold water, to mix water of a desired temperature into the recirculated shower flow. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003159 | WINTERIZATION APPARATUS FOR RVs - A portable winterization system for replacing water in a recreational water system with antifreeze. An inverted container is provided for holding a volume of antifreeze, the container having an aperture at an upper portion thereof. A Tee connector has three ports orthogonally disposed with respect to one another, the upper one of the ports being connected to a lower portion of the container. A support stand is connected to a lower one of the ports of the Tee connector for supporting the Tee connector and the container. A middle one of the ports of the Tee connector is adapted to connect to a water inlet port of the recreational water system. The system can also be used to sanitize potable water lines in recreational vehicles as well as motorhomes, fifth wheels, travel trailers, boats, seasonal homes, hot tub jets, and tagalongs. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003160 | SINGLE CAVITY DIVERTER VALVE - This invention relates to a diverter valve assembly, including a valve housing and a holder secured to the side of the housing for retaining a hand-held showerhead. The housing includes a water inlet port, and first and second water outlet ports. The valve housing includes a single internal valve cavity within which the hollow valve core rotates. The hollow valve core assists in diverting water within the valve cavity to one or both of the water outlet ports. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003161 | COUNTER-TOP RAPID INSTALLATION DEVICE FOR TAP - The present disclosure discloses a counter-top rapid installation device for a faucet, comprising a faucet body ( | 2019-01-03 |
20190003162 | EXPOSED HOSE FAUCET - A fluid delivery device comprises a faucet. The faucet includes a hub, a sprayhead, and a hose coupling the hub to the sprayhead. Each end of the hose has a pivot coupling. One of the pivot couplings is configured to permit rotation of the hose relative to the hub. Another of the pivot couplings is configured to permit rotation of the sprayhead relative to the hose. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003163 | TOUCHLESS FAUCET ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF OPERATION - A faucet that includes a spout, a spray head, a light emitter, a light sensor, and a control circuit. The spout has a base, which extends upward from a first end to a second end, and an arched portion, which curves upward and outward from the second end, then downward and outward to a distal end. The spray head is detachably mounted to the distal end. The light emitter is positioned proximate the distal end and is configured to emit a light beam back toward the spout. The light sensor is mounted on or in the spout and is configured to sense the light beam reflected by an object in a zone of detection. The control circuit controls a flow of water to the spray head in response to the light sensor sensing the light beam reflected by the object in the zone of detection. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003164 | Sink Drain Pipe With and Without Overflow Ports - A conventional bathroom sink has an overflow port and an overflow conduit. A conventional drain pipe for the conventional sink has overflow ports in fluid communication with the sink's overflow port. A vessel sink does not have an overflow port. A prior art drain pipe that does not have overflow ports has been used with vessel sinks. The present invention provides a new drain pipe with overflow ports for a conventional sink and means for covering and sealing the overflow ports in the new drain pipe so that the new drain pipe can also be used with a vessel sink that does not have an overflow port. Means for covering and sealing the overflow ports include an inner sleeve that fits inside the drain pipe, an outer sleeve that surrounds the drain pipe and grommets and hole plugs that that fit inside the overflow ports, where all of the means cover and seal the overflow ports so that the new drain pipe does not leak when used with a vessel sink that does not have an overflow port. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003165 | WATER DISCHARGE STRUCTURE HAVING RESET FUNCTION AND A PULL-OUT HEAD HAVING A WATER DISCHARGE STRUCTURE - The present invention discloses a water discharge structure having a reset function which includes a body internally provided with a water flowing channel, a water outflow end of the body is provided with a first water outflow channel and a second water outflow channel; a button arranged on the body, and a reset spring arranged between the button and the body; a movable element coupled with and fitting the button; and a center shaft coupled with and fitting the movable element, an end of the center shaft is provided with a blocking element, a third spring is provided between an end of the center shaft and the body, and the body is internally provided with a reset device to drive the movable element to reset. A pull-out head includes the above-mentioned water discharge structure having a reset function, and the present invention has the function of memory. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003166 | SELF-CLEANING GARBAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF OPERATION - A self-cleaning garbage disposal system is provided including a container having a neck portion leading to a container opening and a flow switch valve for connecting the container to a dishwasher drain hose. The flow switch valve is switchable to an open position to allow dishwasher water to be fed to the container from the dishwasher drain hose and to a closed position to not allow dishwasher water to be fed to the container from the dishwasher drain hose based on a rotational position. The garbage disposal system can include a garbage disposal cap to be rotationally inserted into the container opening, and the flow switch valve operation can respond to the rotational position of the garbage disposal cap. Sensors can be provided on the garbage disposal cap and the neck portion of the container to detect the rotational position of the garbage disposal cap. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003167 | NON-RETURN VALVE - Described is a fluid control valve suitable to permit only gravitationally induced flow. The valve includes an inlet section in the form of a self-supporting trough-shaped section and an outlet section. The outlet section is formed from a flexible resilient material connected to the inlet section. The outlet section includes a sealing area with side gussets that hold a set of sealing surfaces of the sealing area apart from each other, where the sealing area is connected with the inlet section at its upper edge. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003168 | TRAPWAY SEALING BLOCKAGE CLEARING DEVICE - A device used for clearing and removing blockages in drains, specifically toilets, is presented. This device incorporates elements designed to create a complete seal around the entrance to a toilet's trapway in order to maximize the amount of vacuum and pressure that can be applied to removing a blockage and restoring the fixture to its original useable state. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003169 | TOILET DRAINAGE DEVICE - The present disclosure relates to a toilet drainage device, which comprises a water tank, a seat body and a mounting seat; the mounting seat is disposed at a bottom wall of the water tank; the mounting seat is provided with a first water inlet, a first water outlet and a second water outlet communicating with each other; wherein, the seat body is provided with an edge channel and a jet channel, wherein the first water inlet is capable of conducting or cutting off with an inner cavity of the water tank; one of the first water outlet and the second water outlet is in communication with the edge channel and the other thereof is in communication with the jet channel. In the aforementioned technical solution, a first water outlet and a second water outlet are provided on the mounting seat, wherein the first water outlet communicates with one of the edge channel or the jet channel, and the second water outlet communicates with the other of the edge channel or the jet channel, so that the water flowing towards the edge channel and the water flowing towards the jet channel start shunting on the mounting seat of the drain valve, with minor energy loss of the water flow and a relatively stable shunting proportion, so as to realize the purpose of a stable flushing effect. Moreover, the structure is simple, and it is easier to mould the seat body. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003170 | GASKET AND KIT FOR USE WITH A TOILET - A toilet gasket includes a planar portion and a tubular portion. The planar portion defines an opening for alignment with an outlet duct of a toilet and an inlet of a waste pipe. A bottom surface of the planar portion is adapted to sealingly engage a surface surrounding the waste pipe. The tubular portion extends from the bottom surface of the planar portion and about the opening. The tubular portion defines a channel in fluid communication with the opening. An outer surface of the tubular portion has at least one rib member for sealingly engaging the inner surface of the waste pipe when the tubular portion is inserted within the waste pipe. A kit includes the toilet gasket, a toilet flange and bolts for securing the toilet, the toilet flange and a floor structure. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003171 | Method for Controlling a Vacuum Sewage System for a Building or for a Marine Vessel - Method for controlling a vacuum sewage system for a building or for a marine vessel, which includes a vacuum unit ( | 2019-01-03 |
20190003172 | BALCONY INSTALLATION - A balcony includes a balcony assembly and a structural post and outrigger system. The structural posts provide structural support for buildings and include the outriggers that extend substantially perpendicularly from the structural posts to a location where the balcony assembly will be installed. The outriggers include a tube or beam and an end plate on an end of the beam distal from the structural post. The balcony assembly includes at least one long beam, a platform, and a locking mechanism on an end of the long beam. The locking mechanism includes a channel for receiving and securing the end plate of the outrigger. The balcony assembly is secured to the outrigger using fasteners. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003173 | HOLD DOWN SYSTEM USING HOLLOW BEARING MEMBERS - A building includes a foundation; a stud wall disposed above the foundation; the stud wall including a bottom plate, first and second studs extending from the bottom plate, and a top plate operably attached to the first and second studs; third and fourth studs operably attached to the respective first and second studs, the third and fourth studs including respective bottom ends; a first cross member disposed on the bottom plate, the bottom ends of the third and fourth studs bearing on the first cross member, the first cross member is made of metal; a second stud wall disposed above the first stud wall; and a tie rod having one end operably connected to the foundation, the tie rod extending through the first cross member and operably attached to the second stud wall. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003174 | VAPOR RETARDING BUILDING MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THEM - The present disclosure relates generally to vapor retarding building materials and methods for making them. The present inventors have found simple and cost-efficient materials that have low water vapor permeability at low relative humidities and that can be provided as a coating on a building material substrate. Notably, in many embodiments, the materials can have high water vapor permeability at high relative humidities. In one embodiment, the disclosure provides vapor retarding articles comprising a building material substrate; and a polymeric coating layer coated on the building material substrate, the polymeric coating layer comprising an inorganic hydrophilic particulate filler dispersed in a continuous organic phase comprising a hydrophobic polymer, wherein the content of the filler is from about 30% to about 85% by weight of the polymeric coating layer, the vapor retarding article configured to have a water vapor permeance of no more than about 1 Perm at 25% relative humidity. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003175 | STRUCTURE-LINING APPARATUS WITH ADJUSTABLE WIDTH AND TOOL FOR SAME - A structure-lining apparatus for lining one or more surfaces of a structure formed from curable material cast in a form. The apparatus comprises a plurality of panels. The panels are connected at their respective edges in an edge-to-edge connection to provide a structure-lining surface. A plurality of anchoring components project from the panels into the liquid material during fabrication of the structure. The anchoring components each comprise one or more anchoring features which are encased in the material as the material solidifies to thereby bond the anchoring components to the structure. The plurality of anchoring components comprises one or more connector-type anchoring components for connecting to corresponding connector-type anchoring components on adjacent edges of a corresponding edge-adjacent panel to connect the edge-adjacent panels in an edge-adjacent relationship. The apparatus comprises one or more breakaway components on at least one of the plurality of panels. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003176 | EXTERIOR CEMENTITIOUS PANEL WITH MULTI-LAYER AIR/WATER BARRIER MEMBRANE ASSEMBLY AND SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - Embodiments of a system and a method for manufacturing a cementitious panel can be used to produce a cementitious panel having a multi-layer air/water barrier membrane assembly. The layers of the membrane can be built up via a series of applicator stations applying a fluid composition using roll coating, for example. Between applicator stations the applied layer of fluid composition can be subjected to drying conditions via infrared heating. To help protect from the deleterious effects of infrared heating, the cementitious panel can be conveyed through a cooling tunnel after each drying section. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003177 | Acoustic Attenuation Structure - An acoustic attenuation structure comprises a gas permeable composite facesheet, a cellular core, and an impermeable backing. The gas permeable composite facesheet has a designated porosity. The designated porosity causes the permeability of the gas permeable composite facesheet. The gas permeable composite facesheet comprises a carbon fiber fabric. The cellular core is bonded to the gas permeable composite facesheet using a resin of the gas permeable composite facesheet without any additional adhesive. The impermeable backing is connected to the cellular core. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003178 | ANGLED WALL CONNECTOR BRACKET - A connector bracket is used to connect a second wall module to a first wall module at an intermediate position between opposing sides of the first wall module. The connector bracket can include a first connector plate, having one or more tabs extending therefrom, that connects to a vertical bracket of the second wall module and a second connector plate that connects to a horizontal support member of the first wall module. The connector bracket can additionally include a transition plate connected between the first connector plate and the second connector plate. The connector bracket can allow for the two wall modules to be connected together at right angles, obtuse singles, or acute angles, depending on the orientation and/or configuration of the connector bracket, the second connector bracket, and/or the transition bracket. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003179 | DECK FRAMING SYSTEM - A deck framing system includes a ledger that has a joist support wall, a web wall extending perpendicularly from the joist support wall, and an overhang wall extending perpendicularly from the web wall and disposed parallel to the joist support wall. Each of a plurality of joist support brackets is configured to be coupled to the web wall of the ledger and includes at least one ledger attachment wing and a joist support portion that includes a pair of opposed lateral walls and a bracket web wall. Each of a plurality of joists includes at least one lateral wall and a deck support wall that extend from the at least one lateral wall. The at least one lateral wall is configured to be secured to one of the opposed lateral walls of the joist support portion. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003180 | Insulated roof diaphragms and methods - A roof system and related methods for installing the roof system. The roof system includes a roof diaphragm including a nail board and an insulating panel connected to the nail board, wherein the insulating panel is adapted to be positioned between the nail board and a roof frame so that the insulating panel engages the roof frame. In several exemplary embodiments, the nail board comprises one or both of: oriented strand board (OSB) and plywood. In several exemplary embodiments, the insulating panel comprises one or both of: a closed-cell rigid polyisocyanurate (polyiso) foam core and a polystyrene foam core. In several exemplary embodiments, the roof system further includes a plurality of nail board fasteners connecting the roof diaphragm to the roof frame, the nail board fasteners each extending through the nail board, through the insulating panel, and into the roof frame to a depth. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003181 | TRUSS STRUCTURE - A truss structure may include a plurality of load bearing members, or force members, that are joined at a plurality of nodes to define a load bearing structure. The truss structure may include a plurality of longitudinal members extending in parallel along a longitudinal length of the truss structure, and a plurality of transverse members defining a plurality of helical structures. The plurality of helical structures may be joined to the plurality of longitudinal members at corresponding plurality of nodes. The plurality of helical structures may provide buckling support to the plurality of longitudinal members, so that an axial load, or compressive load, or buckling load, may be effectively carried by the truss structure. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003182 | SET OF COMPONENTS FOR TENDON ENCAPSULATION PROCESS IN ACTIVE ANCHOR PLATE IN PRESTRESSED CONCRETE - This patent refers to improvements introduced in the encapsulation technique regarding the field of tendons with anchor plates and anchor tensors, applied in the construction system of prestressed concrete in its assembly, demoulding, tensioning and final finishing with obtaining anticorrosion protection of metal parts through a set of improved components applied to the current processes and an innovative process that will ensure the seal against entry of concrete cream into the greased system during the assembly of the system, in forms prior to concreting, which will also ensure their perpendicularity to the shape and bringing advantages that will increase the speed of installation, speed of calculation response, speed in the installation of hydraulic jacks for tensioning the pull rods, ease application and perfect fittings in the tools, improvement of the finishing process ensuring thus effective protection for durability, reuse of components, increased safety at work and elimination of all improper process that occurs in the preparation and fixing of the anchor plate and subsequent closing and finishing. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003183 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PANELS HAVING AN EMBEDMENT BRACKET - A panel of a structure is provided that includes a first layer of material, a second layer of material, a filler material between the first layer of material and the second layer of material, and a bracket connected to the first layer of material. The bracket has a bottom flange spaced from the first layer of material. The filler material is between the first layer of material and the bottom flange securing the first layer of material to the filler material to function as an anchor and to provide embedment strength. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003184 | Polyolefin Thermoplastic Roofing Membranes With Improved Burn Resistivity - A polyolefin-based roofing membrane comprising a planar thermoplastic sheet, optionally having more than one layer, where at least one layer of the membrane includes a polyolefin thermoplastic resin having a blend of magnesium hydroxide and calcium carbonate dispersed therein. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003185 | Polyolefin Thermoplastic Roofing Membranes With Improved Burn Resistivity - A multi-layered thermoplastic roofing membrane comprising a planar body including at least three layers, said at least three layers including (i) a top layer that includes magnesium hydroxide dispersed within a thermoplastic resin, (ii) an upper middle layer disposed below said top layer and including magnesium hydroxide and calcium carbonate dispersed within a thermoplastic resin, and (iii) a lower layer disposed below said upper middle layer and including magnesium hydroxide and calcium carbonate dispersed within a thermoplastic resin. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003186 | SPACER FOR PREFABRICATED SPIRAL STAIRCASE AND PREFABRICATED SPIRAL STAIRCASE USING SAME - The present invention relates to a spacer for a prefabricated spiral staircase, which allows adjustment of a height of a gap between footboards for a prefabricated spiral staircase in multiple steps by using minimal disks, and a prefabricated spiral staircase using the same. The spacer for a prefabricated spiral staircase comprises a cylindrical pipe, a lower cap or upper cap, a disk, a height adjustment member, and a location determining member, wherein the height of the spacer is adjusted in multiple stages according to relative rotation between the upper cap and the disk or between the lower cap and the disk. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003187 | Variable Angle Stair Railing Bracket Hinge - A stair railing hinge includes specially adapted leaves that interlock to define a range of motion suitable for all stair railing implementations, and allow for good contact surfaces at every point. The stair railing hinge is compact enough to be completely concealed by a railing cover. A hinge kit includes leaves defining different ranges of motion for a top railing and bottom railing respectively. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003188 | PANEL - A panel having a panel upper side and a panel lower side and at least two opposing panel edges, which have each an edge break on the panel upper side, the edge breaks forming in the connected state a joint in a covering surface. The edge break of one of the panel edges is formed larger than the edge break of the opposing panel edge, and a lower part of the large edge break of the one panel edge is overlapped in the connected state by the small edge break of the opposing panel edge. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003189 | FLOOR PANEL HAVING DRAINAGE PROTRUSIONS - The present invention relates to a floor panel | 2019-01-03 |
20190003190 | Shower Floor Mud Forming Device and Methodology - A shower floor mud forming device includes two rings, at least one section of the big ring, implanted into shower floor mud in desired location and orientation. Device installed without or with the slope guide which ensures correct location and orientation of the rings and section of the big ring. Those elements of the device are functioning as a support for screed tool, which removes/shaves off excess of the floor mud on top of the elements of the device. Correct location and orientation of those elements ensure desired smooth surface and desired slope of the shower floor mud, which ensures correct surface of the finished shower floor. Elements of the device can be reusable or disposable. Slope guide can be used with or without leveling adjusters. Slope guide can be used without or with the pole, which can be used for alternative way to verify level of the top surface of the slope guide. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003191 | SCAFFOLD EXTENSIONS - An apparatus and method for manufacturing and using segmented and integrated solutions for scaffold extensions are disclosed. An example embodiment comprises: a standard scaffold support component including at least one post element; and a scaffold extension including a runner element and a bracing element coupled to the post element of the standard scaffold support component to produce a modified scaffold support component with a scaffold extension. The scaffold extension can be a one-sided scaffold extension or a two-sided scaffold extension. The scaffold extension can be coupled to the post element of the standard scaffold support component with a hinged and swingable coupling. The scaffold extension can be integrated into the post element of the standard scaffold support component. The scaffold extension can be integrated into a retrofit scaffold support component configured to be coupled to the standard scaffold support component. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003192 | REINFORCED, DYNAMIC LIFTING ANCHOR FOR A STRUCTURAL MEMBER - A lifting anchor for a structural member, such as a concrete panel, includes a head part able to be coupled with a gripping ring, a foot and a body interposed between the head and the foot, the head and the foot being intended to be embedded in the material of which the structural member is made, the anchor being obtained by folding at least one flat defining different successive portions that form the head, the body and the foot, respectively, of the anchor. The constituent portions of the foot of the anchor include two lower branches that diverge on either side of the body of the anchor. The anchor includes a reinforcing part interposed between the two flats or flat portions, extending from the head of the anchor along at least a part of the body. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003193 | PARTITION MOUNT SYSTEM INCLUDING HEAD COUPLER WITH ADJUSTABLE HEAD LENGTH AND HEAD POSITION - A coupler comprises a first channel having a first axis of extension in a first horizontal direction and a second channel having a second axis of extension in the first horizontal direction. The second axis of extension is parallel to and spaced apart from the first axis of extension in a second horizontal direction. The second axis of extension has a pitch angle relative to the first axis of extension in a vertical direction, the pitch angle being less than 180 degrees. The first and second channels each include head-mounting features, the head-mounting features constructed and arranged to retain an elongated head to the coupler while permitting movement of the elongated head relative to the coupler in the first horizontal direction. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003194 | MODULAR PORTABLE SOUND ISOLATION ENCLOSURE - A mobile modular sound isolation enclosure having a swing opening door, wherein the sound isolation enclosure is collapsible into a carry bag and shippable by a regular postal carrier. The sound isolation enclosure includes a modular frame structure having structural members that are assemblable in different configurations so as to form frames of different shapes and/or sizes. The sound isolation enclosure further includes a door frame module, which includes a swing open door frame. The sound isolation enclosure additionally includes a plurality of modular soundproofing panels including flexible composite layered sound blocking material and sound absorbent sheet material. At least one of the plurality of modular soundproofing panels may include the swing open door. Each of the plurality of modular sound proofing panels comprise attachers operable to connect adjacent sound proofing panels consecutively to one another to form a continuous wall of the sound isolation enclosure. The modular sound isolation enclosure can be extended horizontally (e.g., in width and length), as well as vertically (e.g., in height). | 2019-01-03 |
20190003195 | RETROFITTED REAL ESTATE AND RELATED TECHNOLOGY - A real estate unit in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present technology includes an interior space at the ground floor of a commercial building. The interior space can have a purpose-built use (e.g., retail, warehouse, school, garage, etc.) and can be reversibly retrofitted to accommodate an alternative use (e.g., lodging, residential, office, assembly, etc.). The real estate unit can include reusable components (e.g., bathroom, wall, barrier, etc.) well suited for rapid deployment, removal, and redeployment. Use of these components can allow revenue from operating the real estate unit to exceed costs associated within transitioning the interior space from the purpose-built use to the alternative use even if the real estate unit is only operated for a short period of time. Furthermore, capital embodied in the components can be readily relocatable in response to long-term and short-term (e.g., seasonal) changes in demand. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003196 | Housing for Digital Assistant - A housing for a digital assistant is disclosed. The housing includes; a body holding the digital assistant; attachments for an overhead mounting system. Within the housing there is at least one electrical input; and at least one electrical output; along with a digital current limiter. The digital assistant is capable of receiving and implementing instructions via voice commands or a personal control device. The digital current limiter receives instructions from the digital assistant and in response to those instructions, regulates the current to components in communication with the digital assistant. A method for using the housing and digital assistant to create a smart garage system by regulating access to connected components is also disclosed. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003197 | TIE ROD FOR PROTECTING STRUCTURES FROM WIND AND EARTHQUAKE TYPE STRESSES - The tie rod for structural projects for the protection of structures for earthquake and wind is comprised of a cast iron base ( | 2019-01-03 |
20190003198 | Method of Modular Pole Construction and Modular Pole Assembly - A method of modular pole construction an elongate modular pole structure is disclosed. A first step of the method involves providing hollow tapered pole section modules, each module having a first open end and an opposed second open end. A cross-section of the second end is less than a cross-section of the first end. The modules are stacked to form an elongated modular pole structure of a selected length by mating the second end of a first module with the first end of a second module. The first and second modules may have different structural properties, such that poles having desired structural properties can be constructed by selectively combining modules having differing structural properties. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003199 | Subsection of a tower section, a tower and a method for manufacturing a subsection of a tower section - A subsection | 2019-01-03 |
20190003200 | HEAT-INSULATING AIR DOME - The air dome includes of one or several membrane shells made from textile-reinforced plastic film. These membrane shells are equipped on the entire surface of its underside with juxtaposed flat pockets which are heat-sealed on, bonded to, sewn on, or riveted on, each of which is designed to be open on one side, for inserting a multi-ply heat-reflective mat. Such mats are hybrid insulating mats having infrared-reflective metallized film or aluminum foils. Said mats can have multiple layers of absorption-reducing air bubble film to reduce the transmission heat losses. The openings of the pockets can be closed by means of a Velcro closure or zip fastener. A membrane is assembled from strip-shaped film webs, which are equipped along their longitudinal sides with a keder, and are connected with each other by connecting profiles in a force-locked manner. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003201 | ANTI-CLIMBING DEVICE - An anti-climbing device on a fence ( | 2019-01-03 |
20190003202 | Modular Fence System - A modular fence system is disclosed herein. The modular fence system includes a frame having a fence post bracing bar, an upper locking bar, a lower locking bar, an upper stationary bar, a lower stationary bar, wherein fence boards may be coupled and uncoupled from the frame when the upper and lower locking bars are in the open position. The frame may be utilized with removable fence boards or a lattice style fence. The modular fence system is useful for simple installment of aesthetic and removable fence arrangements. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003203 | Perforated Fencing - A fence comprising one or more fencing panels with corresponding supports, each fencing panel has perforations, and each fencing panel is scored at least once enabling the folding of one or more portions. The perforations allow for the flow of water, whilst inhibiting the access of small typically endangered, animals to a site. Scoring the fence allows for a lip or lips to be formed on the fence and to further inhibit animal movement. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003204 | FENCING TOOL - The present disclosure provides a fencing tool having a first and second end separated by a shaft, the second end further comprising an opening drilled therein and extending partially the length of the shaft and a plurality of exterior grooves on its exterior. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003205 | Wireless method and Apparatus for Remote Lock Operating with Mobile Communication Device - Method and its enabling device for remote wireless micro-latching for security purposes, comprising at least one user or controller, one mobile communication device, and one secured device, whereas said user is enabled to open or close a micro-latch in said a secured device, for instant a safe box or a medical cabinet, allowing access to secured content, including money, ID card, checks, as well as medicine. Also disclosed is a multiplicity of said devices and their preprogrammed remote control by computer or mobile app. The micro-latching can be amplified to macro-latching, for instance by a micro-solenoid switching a high power electrical switch bank or relay, which in turn initiates industrial processes. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003206 | LOCKING DEVICE WITH ANTI-JAM MECHANISM - Embodiments provide a lock including an actuator that is movable between an unlocked position and a locked position, and a bolt that is movable between an extended bolt position and a retracted bolt position independent of the position of the actuator. In the extended bolt position, the bolt extends outside a body of the lock. A coupling element is arranged between the actuator and the bolt and is movable between an extended coupling position and a retracted coupling position in response to movement of the actuator between the locked position and the unlocked position. A first biasing element biases the coupling element toward the retracted coupling position, and a second biasing element couples the coupling element to the bolt and is structured to bias the bolt away from the coupling element and towards the extended bolt position. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003207 | ELECTRONIC LOCK AND METHOD FOR POSITIONING THE ELECTRONIC LOCK - An electronic lock includes a lock mechanism operable to change a state thereof between a lock state and an unlock state, and an electric control device including a motor module and a controller. The motor module is electrically operable to perform a lock operation or an unlock operation on the lock mechanism. The controller is configured to, when the lock mechanism changes the state thereof, determine whether a driving current provided to drive operation of the motor module satisfies a predetermined current condition. The controller stops driving operation of the motor module after determining at least that the driving current satisfies the predetermined current condition. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003208 | WINDOW TILT LATCH SYSTEM - A window assembly is disclosed including a window casing; a sash assembly slidably mounted within the window casing, the sash assembly including first and second stiles extending between first and second rails; a first tilt latch assembly mounted in the first stile; a second tilt latch assembly mounted in the second stile; and a sash lock mounted to the first rail, the sash lock being operably connected to the first and second tilt latch assemblies to operate the first and second tilt latch assemblies between a latched position in which a latch member of each of the first and second tilt latch assemblies engages with the window casing assembly and an unlatched position in which the latch member of each of the first and second tilt latch assemblies is disengaged with the window casing assembly. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003209 | SMART DEVICE FOR USE WITH AN ELECTRONIC KEY - A merchandise security system for protecting an item of merchandise from theft. The merchandise security system comprises a smart device and an electronic key coupled to the smart device. The electronic key is configured to communicate with a merchandise security device for operating a merchandise security device. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003210 | SECURITY APPARATUS INCLUDING A REMOTE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY - A security apparatus for a portable electronic device includes a cable having a length, a first end, and a second end. The security apparatus also includes a lock head coupled to the first end of the cable. The lock head is configured to selectively engage the portable electronic device and is movable by the cable between a first position, in which the lock head is secured to the portable electronic device, and a second position, in which the lock head is unsecured from the portable electronic device. The security apparatus further includes an actuator assembly coupled to the second end of the cable and spaced a distance from the lock head along the length of the cable. The actuator assembly is operable to actuate the cable to move the lock head between the first position and the second position. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003211 | MOTOR VEHICLE LATCHING SYSTEM WITH PYROTECHNIC BLOCKING DEVICE - A latching device with a blocking device that is capable of preventing unintentional opening of a door or a flap in the case of a crash. The blocking device includes a pyrotechnic gas generator. The pyrotechnic gas generator triggers in the case of a crash and moves a blocking element into a blocking position which prevents opening of the locking mechanism of the latching device. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003212 | MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK WITH ROTARY LATCH SUPPORT - A motor vehicle lock including a rotary latch and a pawl for latching the rotary latch in a latching position, in particular main latching position, and also a lock plate with a screw-on point for attaching the motor vehicle lock to a vehicle door or vehicle flap, wherein the rotary latch comprises a support which is provided in such a manner that, in the latching position, in particular main latching position, the rotary latch can be supported on the screw-on point via the support in the event of an overload. Opening of a vehicle door or flap can thus be avoided even in the event of a crash. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003213 | AUTOMOBILE DOOR LOCKING DEVICE - A motor vehicle door lock apparatus includes a meshing mechanism with a striker, a control unit authenticating a transmitter and switching an operation of an outside electric operation element to be enabled and disabled, a locking and unlocking mechanism being switched to an unlocking state where a meshing of the meshing mechanism can be released and a locking state where the meshing cannot be released by an operation of an inside mechanical operation element or a driving of a locking and unlocking motor, and an electric releasing mechanism releasing the meshing by a driving of a releasing motor to activate a releasing operation based on a valid operation of the outside electric operation element, and after a predetermined length of time has elapsed since collision detecting means detect a collision of the motor vehicle, the control unit drives the locking and unlocking motor to activate an unlocking operation. | 2019-01-03 |
20190003214 | INTEGRATED DOOR PRESENTMENT MECHANISM FOR A LATCH - A latch assembly for a closure panel of a vehicle, the latch assembly including: a housing; a ratchet and pawl pivotally coupled to the housing, the ratchet for interaction with a striker such that one of the latch assembly and the striker being mounted on the closure panel and the other of the latch assembly and the striker being mounted on a body of the vehicle; a presentment mechanism mounted to the housing having one or more presentment members, such that the one or more presentment members is driven for influencing a position of the ratchet during presentment of the striker out of a slot of the ratchet to a presentment position; and an actuator for engaging with the presentment mechanism to effect said driven of the one or more presentment members. | 2019-01-03 |