05th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 3 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150027061 | DOOR SYSTEMS AND DOOR HARDWARE COMPONENTS - Door systems and door hardware components are described herein, along with methods of installing the door systems and components. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027062 | ABRASIVE ARTICLE AND METHOD OF MAKING - An abrasive article includes a bonded abrasive having a body made of abrasive grains contained within a composite bond material. The composite bond material can include an organic material and a metal material. The body can also include a filler material made of a superabrasive material. In an embodiment, the filler material can have an average particle size at least about 10 times less than an average particle size of the abrasive grains. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027063 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING PAD CONDITIONING TOOL - A method for fabricating a pad conditioning tool includes the steps: preparing a sapphire substrate with a specific orientation plane, wherein the specific orientation plane is selected from a group consisting of a-plane, c-plane, r-plane, m-plane, n-plane and v-plane; utilizing screen printing technique and a screen plate in order to transfer an image pattern such that upon solidifying one side surface of the sapphire substrate is imprinted with the image pattern; and performing an etching process on the side surface of the sapphire substrate such that the side surface is formed with a plurality of micro particles of specific structures. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027064 | Aqueous Resin Composition for Abrasive Articles and Resulting Articles - An aqueous polymer binder composition adapted for the manufacture of abrasive articles, such as coated abrasive articles, comprising at least one saccharide, at least one polycarboxylic organic acid, and at least one crosslinking catalyst. The aqueous composition is formaldehyde-free and can further comprise rheology modifiers, fillers, and hydrophobizing agents. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027065 | DIAMOND COMPOSITE AND A METHOD OF MAKING A DIAMOND COMPOSITE - The present invention relates to a diamond composite comprising diamond particles embedded in a binder matrix comprising SiC and a M | 2015-01-29 |
20150027066 | CURB ADAPTER - Provided is a curb adapter, comprising a first wall along a first direction of extension; a second wall along a second direction of extension that is different from the first direction of extension; and a corner support mechanism coupled at a corner that includes an edge of the first wall and an edge of the second wall. The corner support mechanism includes at least one fastener coupled to the edge of the first wall and at least one fastener coupled to the edge of the second wall. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027067 | COMPACT COMBINED HABITATION MODULE AND UTILITY RACK WITH MULTIPLE DEPLOYMENT MODES - The present invention is an easily mobilized compact module that combines habitable quarters and integrated interior and/or exterior multipurpose storage structures. Mobilization may be via trailer, truck bed, helicopter, adjustable jacks or other conveyance means. The module may be easily and quickly removed and reattached to one of the aforementioned mobilization means via attachable height-adjustable legs, hoist, crane, or forklift with locking turnbuckles, bolts, or other hold-downs. The module is built of a rigid exoskeleton designed for enclosure habitat and for utility as a base for attaching items or equipment. It has various end cap options such as doors, windows, or solid panels, as a user dictates. The interior of a module has modular panels that form many configurations for functional use and/or storage. The interior also has a useful endoskeleton or useful interior storage structure for attaching useful items such as soft stowage and electrical wires thereto. The module may be used as a single unit or attached together to form a larger habitable structure. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027068 | TOWER BASE ASSEMBLY FOR A WIND TURBINE - A pre-assembled tower base assembly for a wind turbine configured for transportation to a wind turbine site is disclosed. The tower base assembly includes a tubular side wall defining an internal volume, a first flange portion at a first end of the tubular side wall, a second flange portion at a second end opposite the first end, and a down-tower electrical assembly installed within the internal volume of the tubular side wall. The first flange portion is configured to couple to a foundation. The second flange portion is configured to couple to a tower section. Further, the first and second flanges define a maximum longitudinal extension therebetween. The maximum longitudinal extension is a maximum height permitted for rail or truck transport. As such, the tower base assembly is configured for transportation in an upright position to a wind turbine site with the down-tower electrical assembly pre-assembled within the internal volume. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027069 | Photovoltaic Roofing Components and Systems - The present invention relates particularly to photovoltaic roofing systems in which photovoltaic elements are integrated on a roof deck with conventional roofing materials. In one aspect, a photovoltaic roofing system includes a two-part tee element disposed on a roof deck, the two-part tee element comprising a base piece including a central portion; two opposed horizontally-extending first and second flanges extending from the central portion, and a top piece attachment feature formed in the central portion, and a top piece including a base piece attachment feature mated with the top piece attachment feature of the base piece; and a vertically extending portion extending from the base piece attachment feature. A first photovoltaic element can be disposed on the roof adjacent the base piece with its edge disposed on the horizontally-extending first flange of the base piece of the two-part tee element. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027070 | FASTENING SYSTEM, IN PARTICULAR FOR COMPONENTS OF PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS - A fastening system, in particular for components of photovoltaic systems, preferably on roof surfaces of buildings, includes providing a support surface ( | 2015-01-29 |
20150027071 | COMPOSITE WALL SYSTEM - A building structure comprising a support structure having upper portion extending to adjacent a floor structure above the support structure and adapted to receive stand-off fasteners there along, a plurality of stand-off fasteners each having a lower portion and an upper portion, where the lower portion of the stand-off fasteners comprises a self-drilling end portion and an adjacent thread-forming portion and, when installed into the upper portion of the support structure, at least a portion of the upper portion of each stand-off fastener extends significantly above the upper portion of the support structure, a cementitious wall structure formed above the upper portion of the wall structure with the upper portions of the stand-off fasteners encapsulated in the cementitious wall structure. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027072 | Hidden Frame Airloop Window Wall Unit - Hidden frame airloop wall systems. The airloop wall systems disclosed here provide for systems that may accommodate various types of glass, including vision glass and spandrel glass. In some examples, the same airloop wall unit may accommodate both a vision glass panel and a spandrel glass panel. The disclosed airloop wall systems permit the use of glass of varying thickness, while at the same time presenting a consistent surface. Additionally, the window frame will be hidden from exterior view after the airloop wall system is installed. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027073 | PRECAST LIGHT POLE FOUNDATION - A precast pole foundation having an elongated concrete body having an upper surface and a lower surface. At least two parallel concrete bolts extend from the upper surface of the concrete body. At least one cavity is disposed along the body of the concrete body for receiving a conduit. The pole foundation is preferably cylindrical and can be used to support a light pole, a utility pole, a sign pole of any such structure. At least a portion of the concrete body is reinforced with at least one reinforcing bar embedded therein. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027074 | MOISTURE ISOLATING REVEAL SYSTEM - A moisture isolating reveal system includes a vertical trim piece having a fastening base configured for vertical coupling along a wall. A reveal flange extends from the fastening base. The fastening base and the reveal flange form a panel reception recess, and the panel reception recess is configured to receive a siding panel. A moisture isolation assembly extends along one or more of the reveal flange or the fastening base. The moisture isolation assembly includes: a nozzle ridge provided along the reveal flange, a moisture dam interposed between the nozzle ridge and the fastening base, the moisture dam prevents the ingress of moisture to the fastening base, and the nozzle ridge accelerates moisture moving between the nozzle ridge and an installed siding panel and decelerates moisture between the nozzle ridge and the moisture dam. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027075 | SUSPENDED CEILING, A CEILING TILE AND AN ASSOCIATED INSTALLATION METHOD - In accordance with the present inventive concept, there is provided a suspended ceiling comprising a ceiling tile ( | 2015-01-29 |
20150027076 | Sleeve Device For Increasing Shear Capacity - A sleeve device for increasing shear capacity of a reinforced concrete slab includes a hollow member, stud members, and head members. The hollow member is positioned on and fastened to a bottom formwork defining the reinforced concrete slab. The hollow member creates a void in the reinforced concrete slab. The stud members are connected to opposing sides of the hollow member directly or using connectors. A first stud member is connected to an upper portion of the hollow member and oriented in a downward direction. A second stud member is connected to a lower portion of the hollow member and oriented in an upward direction. The head members are operably coupled to distal ends of the stud members and embedded in the reinforced concrete slab. The head members transfer shear forces across the sleeve device through an interaction between the head members and the concrete surrounding the stud members. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027077 | TRANSITION STRIP - A transition strip for covering a gap between two spaced floor finishes on a subfloor comprising: a strip extending along a longitudinal, axis and presenting in cross-section to said longitudinal axis: an upper surface adapted for covering the gap; spaced first and second legs depending from said strip, said first leg longer than said second leg; a first lower surface portion extending outwardly from said first leg said first lower surface portion adapted to cover one edge of the two spaced floor finishes; a second lower surface portion extending outwardly from said second leg, said second lower portion adapted to cover an edge of the other one of the two spaced floor finishes. A method for installing transition strips is also described. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027078 | Post-Installed Sleeve Device For Compensating Loss Of Shear Capacity - A post-installed sleeve device is provided for compensating loss of shear capacity of a concrete slab due to a hole drilled in the concrete slab. The sleeve device includes a hollow member of, for example, a cylindrical shape, and a lower sandwich member and an upper sandwich member shaped, for example, as ring members. The hollow member is inserted into the drilled hole such that an upper section of the hollow member extends above a top surface of the concrete slab. The lower sandwich member includes an inner edge rigidly attached to a bottom edge of the hollow member. The upper sandwich member includes an inner edge engageably connected to the upper section of the hollow member. The upper sandwich member and the lower sandwich member sandwich the concrete slab surrounding the drilled hole therebetween for compensating the lost shear capacity of the concrete slab due to the drilled hole. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027079 | Self-Locking Mechanism and Paneling - A self-locking paneling system is provided and includes: a panel defining a void therein and a pin positioned within the void; another structure configured to connect with the panel, the other structure comprising a receptacle; and a magnet positioned on at least one of the receptacle and the pin. When the panel and the other structure are positioned together, the pin is configured to move from a retracted position from within the void to an extended position to engage the receptacle using magnetic force produced by the magnet. The self-locking paneling system can be used for raised-flooring systems. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027080 | LOCKING SYSTEM AND FLOORING BOARD - A locking system for mechanical joining of rectangular floorboards having a body and long and short edges. Said locking system including a tongue and a groove for vertical locking of two joint short edges and for horizontal joining a locking groove formed in the underside of a first one of the short joint edges, and a portion projecting from the second short joint edge having a locking element cooperating with the locking groove. The tongue is arranged on the second short edge. The groove is arranged on the first short edge. The projecting portion is integrally formed with the board, by working of the body of the board. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027081 | ROOFING PRODUCTS, PHOTOVOLTAIC ROOFING ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS USING THEM - The present invention relates generally to roofing products. The present invention relates more particularly to roofing products for use with photovoltaic elements, and to photovoltaic systems that include one or more photovoltaic elements joined to a roofing substrate. In one embodiment, a roofing product includes a flexible roofing substrate having a top surface, the top surface having one or more granule-coated zones thereon capable of acting as a receptor zone or an exposure zone, each zone being adapted to receive one or more photovoltaic elements; and an adhesive suitable for securing photovoltaic elements to one or more of the granule-coated zones, the adhesive capable of forming a bond to the granules and the top surface of the flexible roofing substrate and to the bottom surface of the photovoltaic elements. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027082 | REUSABLE SHIM SHELL MECHANICAL EDGE SETTING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SETTING TILES AND TUNING LIPPAGE - A tile aligning and lippage tuning system that uses an under tile base interstitial strap, which is connected to said under tile base, a shim shell cap configured to slip over the connecting tab. A bottom tile mating shim and a top shim. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027083 | EMBOSSING DEVICE AND PACKAGING MACHINE COMPRISING THE DEVICE - An embossing device comprises a first embossing roller and a second embossing roller forming a passage for a web of wrapping material to be embossed, which has a main line of extension and a direction of feed; the first embossing roller comprises on its outer surface toothings to make an imprint on the web; a first toothing having a first impression to imprint on said web a first segment of a reference for identifying a section of the web and a second toothing to imprint a decorative pattern on the web; the second toothing comprises a zone without teeth for defining on the web a second, unembossed segment of the reference; the first toothing and the zone without teeth are offset from each other along a directrix of the first roller. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027084 | CONTAINER FILLING APPARATUS - A container filling apparatus of the present invention includes: a first supply apparatus configured to supply a content; a rotational body having a placement portion configured to carry the contents supplied by the first supply apparatus, the rotational body being configured to rotate with respect to an axis thereof to turn the placement portion; a second supply apparatus configured to place a container from above on the content placed in an upward-facing state on the placement portion; and an engagement portion provided on the rotational body and configured to engage with the container that is placed over the content by the second supply apparatus, wherein the container is disengageable from the engagement portion by the container being rotated by the rotational body at an angle. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027085 | MACHINE AND STATION FOR MAKING SINGLE-USE CAPSULES FOR BEVERAGES - A beverage capsule machine for making single use capsules ( | 2015-01-29 |
20150027086 | Automatic, T-Fold Carton Erector and Sealer - An apparatus, for automatically erecting a carton for the insertion of a product and then the folding, sealing and mailing address labeling of the carton, includes: an intake mechanism with a distal head that grasps the underside of the carton blank on the bottom of the pile and pulls it down into the apparatus, guides that fold upwards some of the carton's panels when the blank is pulled down into the apparatus so as to create a partially erected carton for the insertion of the product which the carton is to package, a rotatable platform which further folds the carton and its inserted product, a glue applicator, a mailing label applicator, and a control system that controls the coordinated motion of this apparatus' various parts. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027087 | Container Sealant Composition - Disclosed is a container sealant composition with improved tensile strength and reduced squeeze-out during seaming. The composition comprises a latex of a carboxylated styrene-butadiene rubber, a colloidal silica filler, wherein the colloidal silica is pretreated with an organosilane, and a tackifier. Also disclosed is a method of sealing a can with the aforedescribed container sealant composition. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027088 | PREFORM STERILIZING METHOD AND CONTENT FILLING METHOD AND SYSTEM - A preform is easily and promptly sterilized. Superheated steam (S) generated from water, and having a temperature of 200° C. to 500° C. and a pressure higher than atmospheric pressure is blasted to entire inner and outer surfaces of a preform ( | 2015-01-29 |
20150027089 | Vacuum Packaging and Sealing Appliance with Cooling Fan - A vacuum sealing appliance is provided including a vacuum motor assembly generating suction, a vacuum trough fluidly connected to the vacuum motor assembly configured to receive suction and evacuate a food container through an open end, and at least one heat sealing element adjacent the vacuum trough configured to heat seal the open end of the food container after evacuation. The vacuum sealing appliance further includes a control unit configured to control the vacuum motor assembly and the at least one heat sealing element. The vacuum sealing appliance further includes at least one channel disposed proximate the heat sealing element. The channel is fluidly connected to a cooling fan that generates a cooling air flow through the channel to remove excessive heat from the heat sealing element to prevent premature sealing of subsequent food containers between heat sealing events. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027090 | PACKAGING MACHINE HAVING AN EXCHANGEABLE TOOL - The present invention relates to a packaging machine having a thermoforming station, a sealing station and/or a cutting device, wherein at least one of said stations or the cutting device have a lifting table having a lifting device. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027091 | Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Structural Media Support for Odor Control Tank System - A structural media support is a system of Glass-Fiber Reinforced Polymer (G-FRP) members consisting of beams, columns and bracing together with an FRP grating grid for supporting filter media within a G-FRP odor control tank vessel. The odor control system receives odorous air flow into a plenum and via differential pressures within the system forces the air through a filter media for the degradation of the specific odorous compounds that accumulate on the media. Filtered air exits the media to a second plenum and is expelled from the tank vessel. The media support is a free-standing structural system within the tank vessel that is attached to the tank vessel floor through free-standing columns. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027092 | Support Tube for a Filter Element - A filter element has a support grid structure with a first axial end and a second axial end. A filter medium surrounds annularly the support grid. The support grid has structural web members that are connected and form a hollow-cylindrical grid structure that surrounds a cylindrical interior. At least three of the structural web members or structural web sections connect to each other to define a through opening. A fluid flow is enabled in radial direction relative to a center axis of the hollow-cylindrical grid structure through the through openings. A first average opening cross-section of the through openings in a first region adjacent to a first axial end is greater than a second average opening cross-section of the through openings in a second region adjacent to the second axial end. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027093 | AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY; COMPONENTS THEREFOR; AND, METHODS - Air filter cartridges for use in air cleaner assemblies are described. The air filter cartridges typically comprise a stack of strips of fluted media, having an inlet flow face and an outlet flow face. A projection is provided extending outwardly from adjacent the outlet flow face of the media pack, as a projection supporting a seal arrangement. The seal arrangement is typically rectangular, with four straight and four rounded corners. The projection can be configured with open corners, and in some instances comprises tabs, to facilitate flexing of the projection to accommodate variations in a housing seal surface, with which the cartridge is installed. Air cleaner assemblies and components therefor, using cartridges in accord with the descriptions herein, are described. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027094 | NON-CYLINDRICAL FILTER ELEMENTS, AND METHODS - Filter elements are described. In an example embodiment, the filter element has a support framework and media defining a closed end and an open end. A non-circular radial seal is depicted, in an example. Variations for particular applications are described. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027095 | SCREEN PANEL FOR COVERING AT LEAST PARTLY AN AIR INTAKE OPENING OF AN AIR INLET HOUSE OF A COMBUSTION ENGINE OR A COMPRESSOR - The invention relates to a screen panel ( | 2015-01-29 |
20150027096 | PLANT TRIMMING APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - A plant trimming apparatus comprising a container having top and bottom end regions and a grate supported therein. A cutting blade and a fan blade are rotatably supported within the container. The fan blade is operative to create an air flow from the top end region to the bottom end region+vortex. The apparatus comprises a blade motor including a shaft, wherein the cutting blade and the fan blade are supported on the shaft. The cutting blade includes a plurality of forward or rear leaning blades that cooperate with the grate openings to cut parts off the plant. The blade has an outer ring extending between each of the plurality of blades. A lid assembly is attached to an upper rim portion of the container and supports an agitator motor that is connected to an agitator arm that is disposed within the container above the grate. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027097 | CONNECTION DEVICE FOR AN ATTACHMENT OF A SELF-PROPELLED WORK MACHINE - The invention relates to an improved connection device for an attachment of a self-propelled work machine, comprising a first pivot lever ( | 2015-01-29 |
20150027098 | Carrier Element for a Compaction Device - The invention relates to a support element ( | 2015-01-29 |
20150027099 | GAS TURBINE FACILITY - A gas turbine facility | 2015-01-29 |
20150027100 | SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING STAGING CONTROL OF A MULTI-STAGE COMBUSTOR - A control system is provided for performing staging control of a multi-stage combustor of a gas turbine engine. The fuel is fed to the combustor by a fuel supply system comprising: a plurality of fuel manifolds distributing fuel to respective stages of the combustor, a fuel metering valve operable to control the rate at which fuel passes to the fuel manifolds, and an actuating arrangement which splits the fuel flow from the fuel metering valve between the fuel manifolds. The control system includes a fuel pressure sensor arrangement which senses the fuel pressure at entry to the actuating arrangement, and/or in one or more of the fuel manifolds. The control system further includes a controller which repeatedly: calculates a fuel split between the fuel manifolds based on the sensed fuel pressure(s), and issues a command signal to the actuating arrangement to implement the calculated fuel pressure-based fuel split. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027101 | GEARED GAS TURBINE ENGINE ARCHITECTURE FOR ENHANCED EFFICIENCY - An example gas turbine engine includes, among other things, a geared architecture rotatably coupled to the fan drive shaft, and a high pressure compressor. The gas turbine engine is configured so that a core temperature at an exit of the high-pressure compressor is approximately in a range of about 1150 to about 1350 degrees Fahrenheit at take-off. The gas turbine engine is configured so that an Exhaust Velocity Ratio, defined by a ratio of a fan stream exhaust velocity to a primary stream exhaust velocity, is approximately in a range of about 0.75 to about 0.90. A Bypass Ratio of the engine is greater than about 8.0. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027102 | TRI-PROPELLANT ROCKET ENGINE FOR SPACE LAUNCH APPLICATIONS - A tri-propellant rocket engine for space launch applications is disclosed. The tri-propellant rocket engine comprises three main assemblies: an injector, a chamber head, and a chamber. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027103 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR HUMIDITY DETECTION VIA AN EXHAUST GAS SENSOR - Various methods and system are described for determining ambient humidity via an exhaust gas sensor disposed in an exhaust system of an engine. In one example, a reference voltage of the sensor is modulated between a first and second voltage during non-fueling conditions of the engine. The ambient humidity is determined based on an average change in pumping current while the voltage is modulated. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027104 | EXHAUST SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING PARTICULATE AND NO2 EMISSIONS - An exhaust system for reducing particulate and NO | 2015-01-29 |
20150027105 | SCR TREATMENT OF ENGINE EXHAUST GASES USING TEMPERATURE CONTROL - The exhaust system of an internal combustion engine is periodically dosed to recharge an SCR catalyst with ammonia. If dosing is scheduled and exhaust gas temperature is too low to ensure recharging, a forced increase in exhaust gas temperature is effected for the period of dosing. A diagnostic to confirm correct operation of a catalytic converter may advantageously run at the same time. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027106 | CONTROL APPARATUS FOR OPERATING AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A method and control apparatus is disclosed for operating an internal combustion engine equipped with an after-treatment system including a catalyst. The control is configured to: perform a DeNO | 2015-01-29 |
20150027107 | NOX CONTROL DURING ENGINE IDLE-STOP OPERATIONS - Methods and systems are provided for improving engine exhaust emissions while enabling exhaust catalyst regeneration following an engine lean event. Prior to a VDE event, or prior to an engine idle-stop, ammonia is produced and stored on an exhaust underbody SCR catalyst. Then, during the engine restart after the VDE mode or the idle-stop, the stored ammonia is used to treat exhaust NOx species while an upstream exhaust underbody three-way catalyst is regenerated. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027108 | WATER-COOLED DOSING MODULE - The invention relates to a dosing module ( | 2015-01-29 |
20150027109 | HYDRAULIC SYSTEM INCLUDING A KINETIC ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE - A hydraulic system including hydraulic fluid, a hydraulic machine for pressuring the hydraulic fluid, a hydraulic circuit for delivering the hydraulic fluid to a hydraulic actuator, the hydraulic machine being configured to receive the hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic actuator and a kinetic energy storage device for storing energy in a kinetic form, the kinetic energy storage device being operably coupled to the hydraulic machine, the system being configured such that the hydraulic machine is operable to transfer energy from the hydraulic fluid received from the hydraulic actuator to the kinetic energy storage device. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027110 | TORQUE CONVERTER INCLUDING AN ELASTIC ELEMENT PRELOADING AN AXIALLY MOVABLE TURBINE - A torque converter is provided. The torque converter includes an impeller; a turbine axially movable toward and away from the impeller; and a damper coupled to the turbine, the damper including an elastic element forcing the turbine against the impeller in a no pressure condition. A method of forming a torque converter is also provided. The method includes forming a damper to include an elastic element; providing the damper inside a front cover so the damper contacts the front cover; and providing axially movable turbine between the damper and an impeller such that the elastic element forces the turbine to engage an impeller in a no pressure condition. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027111 | TURBINE SHELL DEFINING A SPRING RECEIVING POCKET - A torque converter is provided. The torque converter includes a plurality of arc springs and a turbine shell defining a pocket receiving the plurality of arc springs. The turbine shell may further include a rounded portion supporting turbine blades, an outer radial portion extending radially from the rounded portion and an axial extension extending axially from the outer radial portion. The rounded portion, the outer radial portion and the axial extension may define the pocket. A method for forming a drive assembly for a torque converter is also provided. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027112 | HYDRAULIC DRIVE SYSTEM FOR CONSTRUCTION MACHINE - Pressure compensating valves not fully closing at the stroke end are employed, and upon the operators operation for the traveling, pilot primary pressure is reduced and supplied to remote control valves | 2015-01-29 |
20150027113 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A HYDRAULIC SYSTEM AND BRAKE SYSTEM - A method for operating a hydraulic system with a plurality of consumers an electrically controllable pressure supply device and an electrically actuable inlet valve, per consumer, which inlet valve is arranged between the pressure supply device and the consumer, wherein a pressure/volume relationship is predefined or determined for each consumer, wherein each consumer is assigned to a first group or a second group of consumers, wherein the first group of consumers includes at least one consumer, and wherein, in order to set predefined consumer-specific setpoint pressures, the first group of consumers is connected via the respectively opened inlet valve to the pressure supply device, and the inlet valves of the consumers of the second group are closed, wherein the inlet valve of a single, selected consumer of the second group is opened while being regulated to build up a pressure, and a brake system for motor vehicles. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027114 | AIR INTAKE APPARATUS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A case is connected between an outlet side of a turbocharger and an intake port of an engine. A cooling passage and a bypass passage are partitioned in the case to split intake air into two flows. A storage unit is formed in a bottom portion of the case to accumulate liquid. The cooling passage is located along a gravity direction to flow intake air from a lower side to an upper side. The bypass passage flows intake air to bypass the cooling passage. A valve controls opening of the cooling passage and the bypass passage on an inlet side or on an outlet side. The valve opens the bypass passage to forcedly supply at least a part of intake air, which is drawn into the case, through the storage unit and the bypass passage into the intake port. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027115 | INTERSTAGE GAS INJECTION FOR MULTI-STAGE TURBOCHARGED NATURAL GAS ENGINE - A turbocharged internal combustion engine system includes at least one high pressure turbocharger and at least one low pressure turbocharger arranged in series. A fuel source that provides fuel for gaseous fuel induction operation of the engine is connected to inject fuel between the low pressure compressor of the low pressure turbocharger and the high pressure compressor of the high pressure turbocharger. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027116 | Volume-Controlled Four-Stroke Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine and Method for Operating the Four-Stroke Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine - The invention relates to a volume-controlled four-stroke reciprocating internal combustion engine comprising a first cylinder, in which a first piston that is operationally connected to a crankshaft via a first connecting rod, is arranged so as to be displaceable in a reciprocating motion, and at least one second cylinder, in which a second piston that is operationally connected to the crankshaft via a second connecting rod is arranged so as to be displaceable in a reciprocating motion. The engine further includes a fresh air tract for the second cylinder, in which an expansion/compression machine is arranged in the direction of flow of fresh air before a gas exchange inlet valve of the second cylinder, wherein the expansion/compression machine is the first cylinder. The volume-controlled internal combustion engine as per the invention has great potential for saving fuel and thereby for reducing CO | 2015-01-29 |
20150027117 | OIL ATOMIZER LUBRICATION SYSTEM - A lubricant delivery system for an oil consumption-type engine utilizes an atomizer to atomize lubricant obtained from a lubricant reservoir of the engine. The lubricant from the reservoir may be used to lubricate auxiliary components prior to being atomized and consumed in the combustion chamber of the engine. The atomizer can be a turbocharging device. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027118 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE NET OUTPUT TORQUE FROM A WASTE HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM - The disclosure provides a waste heat recovery system with a system and method for calculation of the net output torque from the waste heat recovery system. The calculation uses inputs from existing pressure and speed sensors to create a virtual pump torque sensor and a virtual expander torque sensor, and uses these sensors to provide an accurate net torque output from the WHR system. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027119 | OPTICAL CONDENSER, ROTATIONAL AXIS SETTING METHOD THEREFOR, AND HEAT COLLECTION APPARATUS AND SOLAR POWER GENERATION APPARATUS EQUIPPED WITH OPTICAL CONDENSER - Optical axis vectors indicating a direction of an optical axis of a mirror structure that directs the light from the sun at a plurality of times on a predetermined day to a condensed position are obtained for each of the plurality of times. Next, a cone having generatrices along which direction segments of the optical axis vectors for each of the plurality of times extend is determined, and a cone central axis vector indicating a direction of a central axis of the cone is obtained. A first rotational axis of an optical condenser is set to be parallel to the cone central axis vector. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027120 | Unknown - A device for capture of acid gas of combustion fumes of a thermal power plant, including:
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20150027121 | Method to integrate regenerative rankine cycle into combined cycle applications - A system is disclosed that incorporates a regenerative Rankine cycle integrated with a conventional combined cycle. An added duct firing array, typically located after the combustion turbine exhaust and before the conventionally designed Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG), is used to boost enthalpy of said exhaust. An added heating element downstream of the firing array provides sufficient heating for sensible heating, evaporation and superheating of feedwater that has been previously heated by feedwater heaters as part of a regenerative Rankine cycle. In practice, the condensate stream from the condenser is bifurcated such that a dedicated feedwater flow is directed to feedwater heaters. After further heating in the added heating element, the superheated steam, at the same pressure and temperature as the main steam, is now mixed with the main steam prior to turbine entry. The condensate is directed to the HRSG to be heated in conventional fashion. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027122 | ENERGY STORAGE POWER PLANT AMD METHOD FOR OPERATING SUCH A POWER PLANT - An energy storage power plant for harvesting electric energy, and suitable for converting electric energy into thermal energy is provided. The thermal energy can be temporarily stored in at least two thermal stores until demanded and retrieved to increase the energy content of water in a water circuit upon demand. The power plant has the at least two thermal stores, each has at least one converting device that allows electric energy to be directly or indirectly converted into thermal energy, the thermal stores being thermally chargeable by temporarily storing thermal energy, wherein one thermal store is for storing sensible heat and one thermal store is for storing latent heat; and at least one energy generating unit operated using the water in the water circuit, the energy content of the water having been increased by the temporary storage of thermal energy, in order to generate electric energy when operated. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027123 | Machine for generating power by harnessing highly viscous fluids - A machine for generating power by harnessing highly viscous fluids with invention is a hydro-electric motor with piston like reciprocating motion, two 250 gallon tanks one on bottom and one on top hold all fluids, viscous fluids are circulated throughout the motor invention via a water pump, there is no fluid loss, bearing and chain suspended top open square containers eight in all, fill from the top tank successively, and descend via gravitational forces and empty their contents to lower tank, top open square containers function like automobile pistons going up and down moving metal chain belts and two 6 inch free wheels , and free wheels turn two elastic belts that power two generators. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027124 | DRIVE CASCADE SYSTEM FOR A WATERCRAFT - A drive method is disclosed. An embodiment includes an operation of at least one drive propeller of the drive system below a first predefinable propeller rotational speed according to a first operating state by operating at least one drive motor, connected to the at least one drive propeller, of the drive system via a first alternating voltage. The method further includes operation of the at least one drive propeller above the first predefinable propeller rotational speed according to a second operating state by operating the at least one drive motor via a second alternating voltage. In a transition from the first operating state into the second operating state or vice versa, the first internal combustion engine is operated at such a rotational speed that the at least one drive propeller is driven at the first propeller rotational speed, and the first alternating voltage is synchronized with the second alternating voltage. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027125 | PROCESS FOR HARVESTING, STORING, AND USING RENEWABLE ENERGY TO PROPEL AND POWER BOATS AND SHIPS, AND MAXIMIZE THEIR AVERAGE SPEED - A boat or ship (marine vessel) can be powered and propelled by using wind or solar energy. This propulsion results in the forward movement and six degrees of motion (roll, heave, pitch, yaw, surge, and sway) of the marine vessel. These motions have kinetic energy. This invention capitalizes on the fact that the solar wind and wave energy are cyclical by nature. The present invention enables the vessel to store energy harvested from these energy sources during periods when levels of energy is available from wind, solar, or the motion of the vessel in waves. This invention makes this stored energy available for use during periods when the external natural sources of energy (wind, wave, or solar) are not available in adequate quantities to maintain a reasonable speed of advance for the marine vessel. The harvesting of the energy during high energy cycles, storing it and using it when needed in this invention allows a marine vessel to get maximum speed of advance over a course. In this invention the marine vessel can maintain faster average speed without reliance on any fossil or chemical fuel and by only using renewable energy sources. In this invention the vessel is normally driven by wind channeling methods like canvas or foil sails or Flettner rotors. In addition to this, the vessel can be propelled by propulsion thrusters such as propellers, rim driven thrusters, azimuthing drives, water jets or other means of thrusting and propelling the vessel. These propulsion devices are driven by regenerative electric motors using stored electric energy in batteries on the vessel. The energy stored in the battery bank is used to provide supplemental or primary propulsion during cyclical periods when natural sources of wind, wave or solar energy are low. These same thrusters and their electric motors work in reverse to generate and harvest energy when wind levels are high and as the marine vessel is moving forward at higher speeds while being propelled by wind energy. In this invention the batteries, which are dense and heavy, to store this energy, are secured in the bottom of the marine vessel also serve as ballast to keep the vessel upright. This serves to lower the marine vessel's center of gravity to get the maximum hull stability for safety. This also helps the vessel channel maximum available wind energy to propel the vessel and harvest energy whenever stronger winds permit. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027126 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING FUEL TO A COMBUSTOR - A fuel supply system for a gas turbine combustor includes an annular duct that at least partially defines a hot gas path within the combustor. An orifice is at least partially defined by the annular duct and defines a flow path through the annular duct into the hot gas path. A plurality of fuel injectors are arranged circumferentially around the annular duct to provide for fluid communication through the annular duct into the hot gas path. A fuel distribution manifold is disposed adjacent to an outer side of the annular duct. The fuel distribution manifold includes a main body that at least partially defines an inlet for receiving fuel, an outlet that is in fluid communication with the fuel injectors, and a fuel purge passage that provides for fluid communication between the inlet and the orifice. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027127 | COMBUSTION CHAMBER TILE OF A GAS TURBINE - The present invention relates to a combustion chamber tile of a gas turbine with a plate-like basic element which is provided with at least one effusion cooling hole extending through the basic element from a surface of one side to the other side, with the effusion cooling hole being designed, from the one side of the basic element and beginning from an inlet opening, substantially at right angles to the surface over part of its length, wherein the effusion cooling hole inside the basic element has a straight section and is then provided with an offset section. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027128 | HEAT-SHIELD ELEMENT FOR A COMPRESSOR-AIR BYPASS AROUND THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER - A heat-shield element ( | 2015-01-29 |
20150027129 | GAS TURBINE WITH ADJUSTABLE COOLING AIR SYSTEM - In order to improve the cooling of an air-cooled gas turbine in the partial load operating mode it is proposed to provide a connecting line between two cooling air lines with different pressure levels, which connecting line leads from the second cooling air line at a relative high pressure level to the first cooling air line at a relative low pressure level. In this context, a cooling device for cooling an auxiliary cooling air stream, flowing from the second cooling air line into the first cooling air line, and an adjustment element are arranged in the connecting line. In addition to a gas turbine, a method for operating such a gas turbine is the subject matter of the disclosure. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027130 | SPLIT RING VALVE - A valve includes a body with bleed ports and a ring. The ring surrounds the body and includes two adjacent ring segments. The ring is movable between an open position and a closed position, the latter of which prevents flow through the ports. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027131 | Axial Compressor, Gas Turbine with Axial Compressor, and its Remodeling Method - An axial compressor includes: a rotor as a rotational shaft; a plurality of rotor blades mounted on the rotor; a compressor casing that covers the rotor and the rotor blades; a plurality of stator vanes mounted on the compressor casing. The rotor blades and the stator vanes are each disposed in a circumferential direction of the rotational shaft to form a rotor-blade cascade and a stator-vane cascade, respectively. The rotor-blade cascade and the stator-vane cascade are arranged in plural rows, respectively, in an axial direction of the rotational shaft. The stator vane has a dovetail as a base for supporting a vane section. The compressor casing has a dovetail groove formed therein. The dovetail groove extends in the circumferential direction of the rotational shaft to receive the dovetail inserted therein to fix the stator vanes. Two or more stator vanes, the stator vanes belonging to stator-vane cascades different from each other, are fixed in the dovetail groove. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027132 | COOLING DEVICE INCLUDING AN ELECTROCALORIC COMPOSITE - Cooling devices, heat pumps, and climate controlling devices employing an electrocaloric composite of high thermal conductivity and significant electrocaloric effect are disclosed. The electrocaloric composites include a combination of one or more EC-fluoropolymers and their blends with one or more electric-insulating fillers of high thermal conductivity. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027133 | VARIABLE HEAT PUMP USING MAGNETO CALORIC MATERIALS - A heat pump system is provided that uses multiple stages of MCMs with different Curie temperature ranges. An adjustable fluid flow path is used whereby the number of stages through which a heat transfer fluid passes can be varied depending upon e.g., the amount of heating or cooling desired. In certain embodiments, a magnetic field used to activate the MCMs can be manipulated so that the number of stages of MCMs that are activated also be adjusted. These and other features can improve the operating efficiency of the heat pump. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027134 | PERSONAL FORCED AIR CLIMATE CONTROL DEVICE - The invention involves a personal climate control system for heating and cooling the body of a user, and method for providing personal comfort in the form of body heating or cooling to a user of the device. The personal climate control system includes a heat exchanger assembly and a robe assembly coupled together with a tubing assembly. A heat exchanger assembly is utilized to provide conditioned air under pressure to a tortuous path of internal tubing embedded within a piece of clothing worn by the user. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027135 | SECONDARY PULSE TUBES AND REGENERATORS FOR COUPLING TO ROOM TEMPERATURE PHASE SHIFTERS IN MULTISTAGE PULSE TUBE CRYOCOOLERS - Pulse tube refrigeration or cooling systems are described which utilize a secondary regenerator or a secondary pulse tube. Use of such a secondary regenerator or pulse tube enables a commercially available pressure oscillator to be incorporated in the cooling system. The commercially available oscillator can be operated at room temperature or approximately so. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027136 | Storage and Dispensing System for a Liquid Cryogen - A two line system for storing and dispensing cryogenic liquids from a bulk storage tank to a secondary container without the use of a cryogenic pump. A first line is in communication with the vapor space of a secondary container and a compressor, the compressor being used to depressurize the secondary container to a point where the bulk storage tank is at a higher pressure than the secondary container. The first line can direct the evacuated gas either into the bulk storage tank, towards separate holding tanks, or towards any other application. A second line is in communication between the bulk storage container and the secondary container. When the compressor is activated, the pressure in the secondary container will fall below the pressure in the bulk storage tank, causing the cryogen to flow from the now higher pressure bulk storage tank into the secondary container. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027137 | LNG TANK - An LNG tank as disclosed can include an inner shell of stainless steel and an outer shell spaced at a distance from the inner shell, the inner and outer shells defining an isolation space therebetween. A double-walled pipe of stainless steel connected to the LNG tank can include an inner pipe. The outer wall of the pipe can be connected to the inner shell by a bellows-like pipe fitting welded to the outer wall of the pipe(s) and to the inner shell of the tank. The inner pipe for extending into a tank room can be connected to a valve in a valve block, and the outer wall of the pipe extending into the tank room can be welded to the valve block to provide a continuous secondary barrier for the inner pipe between the inner shell of the tank and the valve block. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027138 | Discharge Pressure Calculation From Torque In An HVAC System - A method for determining discharge pressure for a compressor operatively connected to a condenser, an expansion device, and an evaporator in a serial relationship, includes receiving information indicative of a compressor torque or compressor current; and determining a discharge pressure in response to the receiving of the information. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027139 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SUBCOOLING CONTROL BASED ON SUPERHEAT SETPOINT CONTROL - A system including a setpoint module, a summer, a control module, and an expansion valve module. The setpoint module is configured to indirectly control sub-cooling of a condenser by adjusting a superheat setpoint based on (i) a return air temperature setpoint or a supply air temperature setpoint, and (ii) an outdoor ambient temperature. The summer is configured to determine an error between the superheat setpoint and a superheat level of a compressor. The control module is configured to generate a control signal based on the error. The expansion valve module is configured to electronically control a state of an expansion valve based on the control signal. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027140 | System to Improve Icing Problems in Blast Freezer Tunnels - A method and device for chilling food products by jets blasted into a tunnel, said tunnel comprising/a conveyor for conveying products into a tunnel, at least one plate, located opposite the conveyor, and provided with through holes, the plate or plates being located above and/or below the conveyor; and at least one means of blowing a cold fluid through the through holes and towards the products, characterized in that, during all or part of the periods of operation of the tunnel and/or during all or part of the periods of stoppage of the tunnel, there takes place an operation to clear all or part of said through holes, using a network of channels allowing a blow gas to be distributed opposite all of said through holes. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027141 | BATCH FREEZER WITH CRYOGENIC PRECOOLING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A freezer for a product includes a housing having a chamber therein with an atmosphere for reducing a temperature of the product; a cryogen refrigeration apparatus operationally associated with the chamber during a first cycle to pre-cool the atmosphere in the chamber; and a mechanical refrigeration apparatus operationally associated with the chamber during a second cycle to cool the atmosphere in the chamber when the first cycle is completed. A process is also provided. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027142 | Device and Method for Producing Clear Ice Spheres - Exemplary embodiments of a device and method for making clear ice spheres employing a large half mold ( | 2015-01-29 |
20150027143 | CABIN EXHAUST AIR HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM INCLUDING A HEAT PUMP SYSTEM HAVING A NON-FREEZING EVAPORATOR - A number of variations of the invention may include a product including a cabin exhaust air heat recovery system including a heat pump system having a non-freezing evaporator. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027144 | AIR CONDITIONER AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - An air conditioner, having an outdoor unit and an indoor unit, to perform a heating operation and a defrosting operation, the air conditioner including a detection unit to detect a state of at least one selected between the outdoor unit and the indoor unit and to output the detected value, a controller to determine whether the air conditioner is in a stable state when the defrosting operation is completed and, upon determining that the air conditioner is in the stable state, to control the detected value output from the detection unit to determine entry time of the next defrosting operation, and a storage unit to store a value detected in the stable state. The entry time of the defrosting operation is accurately determined, thereby minimizing the number of times of the defrosting operation during the heating operation. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027145 | COOLING STORAGE EVAPORATOR SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE CLIMATE CONTROL - A cooling storage evaporator system employs a pivoting frost control door upstream from an evaporator that, when closed, inhibits air from passing through a lower portion of the evaporator. Closing the frost control door results in condensed water freezing on a lower portion of the evaporator when the AC is ON. When a vehicle engine is turned OFF when the vehicle stops in an idle condition, thereby turning the compressor OFF, the frost control door opens so that air passes over the evaporator, including the frozen portion thereof, melting the frozen condensed water to maintain the cool outlet air temperature at the vent. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027146 | HEAT TRANSFER COMPOSITIONS HAVING IMPROVED MISCIBILITY WITH LUBRICATING OIL - A composition including 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene and a lubricating oil including a polyalkylene glycol and a polyol ester, the polyol ester content in the lubricating oil being less than or equal to 25%. A method of lubricating a vapor compression circuit, the method including using a mixture including a polyalkylene glycol and a polyol ester as lubricating oil in the vapor compression circuit, in combination with a heat transfer fluid comprising 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, the content of polyol ester in the lubricating oil being less than or equal to 25%. Further, the use of said composition in methods for heating or cooling. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027147 | AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS WITH MULTIPLE TEMPERATURE ZONES FROM INDEPENDENT DUCTING SYSTEMS AND A SINGLE OUTDOOR UNIT - A high-efficiency air conditioning system for conditioning a plurality of zones within an interior of a building that includes: at least two independent ductwork systems within a building wherein each independent ductwork system directs heating and cooling to one zone within the building; a single outdoor unit a refrigerant flow pathway having a common refrigerant flow path portion, a first divergent flow path, and a second divergent flow path; at least one throttling device and at least a first indoor air handling unit providing cooling to a first independent ductwork system and a second indoor air handling unit providing cooling to a second indoor ductwork system. The compressor is incapable of simultaneously supplying both the first evaporator and the second evaporator at their full cooling capacity. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027148 | HEAT EXCHANGER ASSEMBLY, REFRIGERATOR, AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING A REFRIGERATOR - A heat exchanger assembly, a refrigerator, and a method of controlling a refrigerator are provided. The heat exchanger assembly may include a heat exchanger provided on or at a side of a refrigerator body, the heat exchanger including a refrigerant tube, in which a refrigerant may flow, and at least one heat exchange fin, in which the refrigerant tube may be inserted, a temperature sensor disposed on or at an inlet-side or an outlet-side of the heat exchanger to detect a temperature of the refrigerant, and a sensor holder to fix a guide tube disposed on or at an inlet-side or outlet-side of the refrigerant tube and the temperature sensor in a state in which the guide tube is in contact with the temperature sensor. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027149 | ELECTRIC EXPANSION VALVE CONTROL FOR A REFRIGERATION SYSTEM - A refrigeration system including a condenser having a condenser inlet and a condenser outlet, a compressor fluidly connected to the condenser inlet, and an evaporator including an evaporator inlet and an evaporator outlet. The evaporator outlet is fluidly connected to the compressor. A compressor speed sensor senses an operational speed of the compressor. An electric expansion valve (EEV) is fluidly connected to the condenser outlet and the evaporator inlet. The EEV includes a valve member that is selectively positioned to establish a desired opening to pass refrigerant from the condenser to the evaporator. A controller is electrically connected to the EEV and the compressor speed sensor. The controller establishes the desired opening of the valve member based on one of a cooling mode superheat value and a heating mode super heat value, and the operational speed of the compressor. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027150 | SPLIT AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WITH A SINGLE OUTDOOR UNIT - A split air conditioning system for conditioning a plurality of zones within a single living area of a building, that includes a single outdoor unit; a refrigerant flow pathway made up of a plurality of refrigerant conduits having a common refrigerant flow path portion and at least two divergent flow path portions, a first divergent flow path and a second divergent flow path and the first evaporator and second evaporator are in parallel with one another; at least one throttling device; a portioning device configured to selectively and proportionately regulate the flow of a refrigerant fluid to the first evaporator and the second evaporator, respectively where the compressor is configured to be capable of simultaneously driving both the first evaporator and the second evaporator at their full cooling capacity. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027151 | AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS FOR AT LEAST TWO ROOMS USING A SINGLE OUTDOOR UNIT - A high-efficiency air conditioning system for conditioning a plurality of rooms within an interior of a building, the air conditioning system including: two separate rooms within a building, a single outdoor unit a refrigerant flow pathway that includes a plurality of refrigerant conduits having a common refrigerant flow path portion and at least two divergent flow path portions, a first divergent flow path where the first evaporator and second evaporator are in parallel with one another; at least one throttling device and at least a first indoor air handling unit positioned within and providing cooling to the first room and a second indoor air handling unit positioned within and providing cooling to a second room. The compressor is incapable of simultaneously supplying both the first evaporator and the second evaporator at their full cooling capacity. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027152 | CONTROL OF AN AUTOMOTIVE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WITH AIR REHEATING BASED ON INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE COOLANT FLOW CONTROL - An automotive air conditioning system comprising: an air cooling circuit including a compressor, a condenser, an expansion valve and an evaporator, fluidically connected to be flowed, during operation, by a heat transfer fluid, and a blower fan associated with the evaporator and operable to generate an airflow through the evaporator; an air heating circuit including a liquid/air heater configured to be flowed, during operation, by a heat transfer fluid and arranged close to the evaporator to be flowed also by the airflow generated by the blower fan associated with the evaporator, and a flow rate regulation solenoid valve arranged to regulate the flow rate of the heat transfer fluid through the heater; and an electronic control unit configured to receive a measured evaporator air temperature and a set cabin air temperature and to switch an operating condition of the compressor when the measured evaporator air temperature exhibits a given relation with at least one on/off threshold temperature computed, in at least certain operating conditions, based on the set cabin air temperature. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027153 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL MODULE FOR A REFRIGERATING APPARATUS - A multifunctional module for a refrigerating apparatus with a module housing, includes a controllable function valve arranged for dispensing water from a water circuit. The module housing includes a leak detection device for detecting water leakage inside the module housing. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027154 | HEAT PUMP AND FLOW PATH SWITCHING APPARATUS - A heat pump performs a simultaneous air-conditioning and heating operation through the addition of a flow path switching apparatus. The heat pump may include a plurality of outdoor units, a plurality of indoor units, and a plurality of flow path switching apparatuses that switch a flow path between an outdoor unit and an indoor unit. A refrigerant flow path may be formed from the outdoor unit to the indoor unit via a high-pressure gas pipe. The flow path switching apparatuses may switch a flow path so that a refrigerant flow path is formed from the indoor unit to the outdoor unit via a low-pressure gas pipe. The heat pump may further include an indoor unit mode controller that is connected to the plurality of outdoor units through a liquid pipe, and which is connected to each of the plurality of flow path switching apparatuses. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027155 | COMPRESSOR AND COOLING SYSTEM - A compressor includes: a heat exchanger configured to discharge heat generated during compression outside the compressor; a cooling liquid inlet port through which cooling liquid flowing from outside the compressor into the compressor passes; and a cooling liquid outlet port through which the cooling liquid flowing out of the compressor from inside the compressor passes. The compressor is configured such that an operation mode is switchable between a first mode in which the cooling liquid passing through the cooling liquid inlet port flows in the heat exchanger in a predetermined first direction and passes through the cooling liquid outlet port, and a second mode in which the cooling liquid passing through the cooling liquid inlet port flows in the heat exchanger in a second direction opposite to the first direction and passes through the cooling liquid outlet port. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027156 | HVAC System and Method of Operation - An improved, energy-efficient HVAC system and method of use employing a solution that is run parallel to refrigerant lines in a chiller unit. The solution is directed through the chiller unit through its proximity to chilled refrigerant wherein the chilled solution, rather than refrigerant, enters an air handler or an air pump and used to adjust the air temperature to a desired level. The system and method permits the place of a refrigerant based system external an enclosed building and a non refrigerant based system position internal the enclosed building. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027157 | TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED MEDICINAL STORAGE DEVICES - In some embodiments, a medicinal storage container includes: a desiccant unit including external walls forming a gas-impermeable barrier around an interior desiccant region and including an aperture; a heating element; a controller operably attached to the heating element; a cooling unit; a compressor system including at least one evaporator coil unit, the compressor operably connected to the controller; a vapor conduit, the vapor conduit attached to a the desiccant unit at a first end, the vapor conduit attached to the evaporative cooling unit at a second end, the vapor conduit forming an internal, gas-impermeable passageway between the desiccant unit and the cooling unit; a vapor control unit attached to the vapor conduit and operably attached to the controller; and a medicinal storage unit including external walls encircling a medicinal storage region including a temperature sensor operably connected to the controller. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027158 | System for Transporting Condensed Water from a Vehicle's Air Conditioner to its Windshield Washer Reservoir - A system, designed to transport condensed water from the vehicle's air conditioner to the vehicle's windshield washer reservoir that comprises an air conditioner, a reservoir, and tubing. The tubing transports condensed water from the air conditioner to the reservoir. The system may also include a condensed water collection container and a pump. One tube transports the condensed water from the air conditioner to the condensed water collection container, and a second tube transports water from the condensed water collection container to the windshield washer reservoir via the pump. The invention also refers to a kit that comprises two tubes, a condensed water collection container, and a pump and is designed to transport condensed water from the air conditioner to the reservoir. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027159 | ENHANCED HEAT TRANSFER TO WATER - A beverage dispensing apparatus which includes a tank, a liquid inlet and a fluid dispensing system which includes a dispensing fluid conduit having a helical portion at least substantially vertically oriented within the interior volume of the tank. The beverage dispensing apparatus also includes a fluid circulating system that includes at least one fluid circulation conduit having an inlet portion positioned proximate the bottom portion of the tank and at least one outlet. A fluid cycling device is also included in the beverage dispensing apparatus and is configured to move fluid from the bottom portion of the tank to the fluid circulation conduit. The at least one outlet is configured to produce a fluid flow tangential to the orientation of the dispensing fluid conduit configuration. Evaporator coils extend around a perimeter of the tank's exterior sidewall surface and are configured to chill the fluid within the tank. | 2015-01-29 |
20150027160 | Portable Air Conditioning Device for Vehicles - Disclosed is a portable air conditioning device for vehicles. The device includes an air duct system and an exhaust pipe that is connected to a housing member that encloses a compressor, an air condenser, a power supply, and a dual fan system with a fan speed control switch that is connected to one or more capacitors. The duct system supplies cool, filtered air to the interior of a vehicle while the exhaust pipe releases heat to the outdoors. The device may be internally powered via a battery or externally powered via a power adaptor or outlet. The device may be conveniently placed inside of a vehicle and secured in place via a strap system disposed thereon. In this way, the device may be ideally used with existing vehicles lacking an operable air conditioning system. Additionally, the device may be used to supplement an operable air conditioning system for a vehicle. | 2015-01-29 |