| 05th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 36 |
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| 20160033054 | FLARE TIP VALVE DAMPENING - A pressure relief valve includes a valve seat at the outlet, a valve body, and an air dashpot damper. In some embodiments, the valve body is configured to engage the valve seat and move along a central axis relative to the valve seat in response to a pressure at the outlet to regulate a flow of combustible gas through the outlet. In some embodiments, the air dashpot damper includes a tubular member having a closed distal end and an open proximal end, and a piston member received within the tubular member. In some embodiments, the tubular member or the piston member is attached to the valve body, and the piston moves relative to the tubular member along an axis of the tubular member in response to movement of the valve body relative to the valve seat. In some embodiments, the pressure relief valve includes a plurality of the air dashpot dampers. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033055 | MICRO VALVE DEVICE AND VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY - Provided are a micro valve device and a valve body assembly. The micro valve device comprises at least two control ports ( | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033056 | ENCLOSURE HANGER ASSEMBLY AND CABLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A component is disclosed. In one aspect, the component can be adapted to be secured to an aerial strand which provides support for aerial cables. The component can include an aerial enclosure unit having a housing with first and second housing pieces. The first housing piece can be pivotally moveable relative to the second housing piece about a hinge pivot axis between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The housing having opposite minor sides that extend longitudinally between the first and second ends and opposite major sides that extends longitudinally between the first and second ends and also extends between the opposite minor sides. The component can include a linkage arrangement that couples the aerial enclosure unit to the aerial strand. The linkage arrangement having a first operating state in which the housing is positioned adjacent to and directly beneath the aerial strand with the major sides oriented generally horizontally and a second operating state in which the housing is spaced a sufficient distance from the aerial strand to permit the first and second housing pieces to be pivoted from the closed configuration to the open configuration without interference from the aerial strand. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033057 | HEAT RELEASING PIPE - A heat releasing pipe includes a metal pipe and a surface coating layer. The metal pipe has an outer circumferential surface. The surface coating layer is provided on the outer circumferential surface of the metal pipe. The surface coating layer contains an inorganic glass base material and has concave portions and convex portions on an outer surface of the surface coating layer. The concave portions and the convex portions are constructed using electrocoating with an electrocoating resin. The concave portions have a virtually circular shape when seen in a direction perpendicular to the outer circumferential surface of the metal pipe and are lower than a first reference surface. The first reference surface has an average height of the outer surface of the surface coating layer. The convex portions are located on peripheral edge portions of the concave portions and surround the concave portions. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033058 | Method of Producing a Composite Pipe and Such a Composite Pipe - A composite pipe comprises a polyetheretherketone innermost pipe around which a reinforcing overwrap is arranged. A protective sheath surrounds the overwrap. Such a composite pipe may be made by selecting a polyetheretherketone pipe having an outer region having a crystallinity of less than 25%; overlaying the selected pipe with overwrap; and subjecting the combination to heat, thereby causing the crystallinity of the outer region of the polyetheretherketone pipe to increase. The method reduces the risk of pipe failure. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033059 | FLOWFORMING CORROSION RESISTANT ALLOY TUBES - Flowforming processes for the production of corrosion resistant alloy tubes are disclosed. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033060 | MULTI-LAYER HOSE AND HOSE FORMULATION - Multilayer hose construction and hose formulation provide a surprising combination of physical properties and enhanced performance, more specifically providing improved kink resistance and burst strength. The garden hose comprises an extruded composite tube including core and jacket layers of a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) compound and an intermediate reinforcement layer having interstices through which the core and jacket layers are bonded, the PVC compound comprising: 100 PPH (parts in weight per hundred parts of resin) of PVC resin; and 45-75 PPH of plasticizer. The PVC compound has a K value in a range of 79-85 measured according to standard IS01628-2 and a specific gravity in a range of 1.17-1.23 measured according to standard ASTM D792. The composite tube has a bend radius of less than 3 inch and the composite tube has a minimum burst pressure of 500 psi measured according to standard ISO 1402:2009. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033061 | DIAPHRAGM BELLOWS - In a diaphragm bellows, diaphragms that follow one another are welded together alternately in region of their inner and outer edges. At least one guide part is provided for guiding on a surface of a rod passing through an inner through-opening in the diaphragm bellows or of a tube surrounding the diaphragm bellows. The at least one guide part is made of sheet metal and has a holding portion which, in the case of guiding on a rod, is located, in a region of an outer edge, between adjacent diaphragms and is welded to the adjacent diaphragms and, in the case of guiding on a tube, is located, in the region of an inner edge, between adjacent diaphragms and is welded to the adjacent diaphragms. The holding portion is connected to a guide portion for guiding on the surface of the rod or of the tube. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033062 | Connector Structure Capable of Effectively Preventing Broken Water Pipe from Spraying Water - The invention discloses a connector structure capable of effectively preventing a broken water pipe from spraying water. The connector structure comprises a connector body provided with a water hole, wherein one end of the connector body is connected with a water pipe, and the other end of the connector body is sleeved with a nut, and one end of the connector body provided with the nut is connected with a valve body; the valve body comprises an annular ring connected to the connector body, the annular ring is connected with a valve plate through the connecting bars, the valve plate is normally opened to the water hole and can press and seal the water hole of the connector body under a water pressure. The connector structure provided by the invention is capable of effectively preventing the broken water pipe from spraying water, is simple, reasonable and compact in structure, and low in implementation cost. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033063 | COMPOSITE TO METAL END FITTING JOINT - A composite torque pipe to metal fitting joint including concentric inner and outer shells formed with respective smooth conical surfaces projecting distally and respectively tapered radially inwardly and radially outwardly to form an annulus expanding in thickness for receipt of a tapered connector ring complementally shaped at one end of a composite pipe and bonded along the interface. The present invention includes selecting the sleeves with the corresponding shells and, forming the torque pipe with the tapered ring and bonding the tapered ring in the annulus. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033064 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR HINGE COUPLINGS - A coupling for coupling pipe segments ( | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033065 | A TUBE COUPLING - A tube coupling ( | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033066 | Pipe Fitting - The invention relates to a pipeline fitting and method of using the same. The fitting includes at least one but typically a number of gripping means ( | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033067 | MAGNETIC VACUUM HOSE COUPLER - A magnetic vacuum hose coupler. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033068 | Bayonet Coupling Assembly - A female coupling device includes: a main body defining a fluid passage therethrough; and a clip member coupled to the main body, with the clip member including two opposing arms that extend from the clip member at generally a 45 degree angle relative to a mating male coupling device, the arms being positioned to engage the male coupling device when the male coupling device is mated to the female coupling device. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033069 | RING COUPLINGS - A ring coupling includes a first cylindrical body defining an outward facing coupling surface extending in a circumferential direction. A second cylindrical body defines an inward facing coupling surface extending in the circumferential direction. A retainer ring is engaged to the coupling surfaces of the first and second cylindrical bodies to prevent axial disengagement of the first and second cylindrical bodies. The cylindrical bodies can be coupled without relative circumferential rotation of the first and second cylindrical bodies. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033070 | RECURSIVE PUMPING MEMBER - Embodiments of the disclosure relate to a perimeter pumping member for a processing chamber. The perimeter pumping member comprises a ring-shaped body having a first curved channel along an arc within the ring-shaped body, a first inner channel connecting a first region of the first curved channel to a first region of an inner surface of the ring-shaped body, a plurality of second inner channels connecting a second region of the first curved channel to a second region of the inner surface, and a first outer channel connecting the first region of the first curved channel to an outer surface of the ring-shaped body, wherein the second inner channels are each sized such that, when a fluid is pumped out of the perimeter pumping member via the first outer channel, the fluid flows through the first inner channel and the second inner channels at a uniform flow rate. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033071 | SHUTTER WITH AUTOMATICALLY EXPANDING SEALING RING - A shutter ( | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033072 | SHORT LINER FOR SEWER REHABILITATION - The invention relates to a multi-layer short liner suitable for sewer rehabilitation, a short liner kit suitable for sewer rehabilitation, comprising at least one individual layer of the short liner not impregnated with resin and at least one individual layer impregnated with a polyester resin, to a rehabilitation kit comprising a short liner or a short liner kit and comprising epoxy resin or silicate resin, to the use of a short liner or a short liner kit for sewer rehabilitation, and to a method for sealing a sewer, wherein a short profiled element is inserted into the sewer. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033073 | CURED IN PLACE LINER SYSTEM AND INSTALLATION METHODS - A cured in place liner system and associated connections and methods are disclosed. The cured in place pipe system forms a completely rehabilitated, stand-alone, fluid-tight flow path between upstream and downstream portions of an existing pipe system. The rehabilitated flow path is stand-alone in that the liner system does not rely on structure of the portion of the pipe system through which the liner system is installed to define the fluid-tight flow path. The flow path between upstream and downstream portions of the liner system is defined by and made fluid-tight solely by components of the rehabilitation system such as cured in place liners and couplers. The portion of the pipe system through which the rehabilitation system is installed merely provides a path (e.g., through the ground) through which the cured in place liner system can be inserted. After the cured in place liner system is installed, the liner system forms a fluid-tight flow path between an upstream portion of the pipe system and a downstream portion of the pipe system. Various types of connections may be used. In addition, various types of methods may be used in forming the connections, such as using a mold to cure connecting sections of the cured in place liners in desired configurations (e.g., having a generally circular outer profile) for forming connections with the liners. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033074 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE STAND - A stand for a personal electronic device includes a base portion collapsably coupled to a further supporting portion and the personal electronic device. The stand is readily adjusted into various arrangements to support the personal electronic device in respective configurations for viewing and other uses. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033075 | MODULAR KIT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF APPARATUS INCLUDING POSITIONING MECHANISMS - In one aspect, kits for constructing an apparatus are described herein which, in some embodiments, can demonstrate desirable modularity, adjustability, and reconfigurability. A kit for constructing an apparatus described herein comprises a plurality of modular blocks and fastening sleeves, sleeve pins and coupling pins for connecting the modular blocks to one another. A modular block comprises a series of first apertures for receiving one or more of the fastening sleeves and series of second apertures for receiving the sleeve pins to secure the fastening sleeves in the first apertures, wherein the second apertures intersect the first apertures. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033076 | Wall Mounting Bracket - A wall mounting bracket is provided. The wall mounting bracket is configured to allow a user to suspend an item thereon to be displayed from a wall surface. The wall mounting bracket includes a base portion configured to be placed flush against a wall surface and removably adhered thereto via any suitable fastening method. The base portion includes an adjustable shaft that is configured to be bent to a user's desire and maintain a bent shape. The adjustable shaft includes a fastener configured to removably fasten to the desired display item. Preferably, the fastener is a C-shaped clamp that allows for the item to be displayed from the wall surface. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033077 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PAYLOAD STABILIZATION - Systems and methods are provided for supporting and articulating a payload using stabilization platform. The stabilization platform may be configured to avoid gimbal lock. The stabilization platform may be configured to automatically transition between different modes of orientation. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033078 | OIL INJECTOR FOR A VEHICLE - An oil injector for a vehicle is provided. The oil injector includes a transparent body having a flowing hole formed on a front end of the body. A flexible tube member is connected to the body and corresponds to the flowing hole. A storing space is formed in an internal portion of the body. One end of a piston member is entered into the storing space, and the piston member is movable relative to the body. Therefore, the piston member provides a pushing function in the storing space so that a fluid flows into or out form the body via the tube member, and the transparent body is provided for observing a storing amount of the fluid in the body. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033079 | LUBRICANT DISTRIBUTOR FOR DISPENSING LUBRICANT TO AT LEAST ONE LUBRICATION POINT, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAID LUBRICANT DISTRIBUTOR - A lubricant distributor for delivering lubricant to at least one lubrication point includes a lubricant distributor housing with a cylinder bore, a metering piston mounted for reciprocal movement in the cylinder bore, and a detector connected at an end of the cylinder bore, the detector including an entry bore configured to receive a portion of the metering piston, and the entry bore being in fluid communication with the cylinder bore, and the detector including an interior space separated from the entry bore by a wall and a Hall sensor in the interior space. The detector is configured to output a detection signal in response to detecting the portion of the metering piston in the entry bore. Also a method of operating the lubricant distributor. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033080 | METHOD FOR FILLING UP A STORAGE TANK WITH A GASEOUS PRESSURIZED MEDIUM, IN PARTICULAR HYDROGEN - The invention relates to a method for filling up a storage tank (e.g., a vehicle tank) ( | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033081 | GAS STORAGE MODULES, APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS UTILIZING ADSORBENT MATERIALS - A gas storage module includes a two-dimensional body and a heat exchanging structure. The body includes a packed adsorbent having a composition and porosity effective for adsorbing a gas such as methane. The body may be self-supporting or encapsulated in a porous support structure. The body includes gas flow channels. Several modules may be stacked together and provided in a storage tank. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033082 | Liquid Level Gauge for a Cryogenic Fluid Cylinder - A vertically-oriented cryogenic fluid cylinder includes an inner vessel for holding cryogenic fluid, an outer vessel surrounding the inner vessel, and a liquid level gauge for indicating a liquid level within the inner vessel. The liquid level gage includes a level indicator located outside of the outer vessel, a support arm extending down into the inner vessel, a swing arm pivotably secured to the support arm and connected to the level indicator so that angular position of the swing arm provides an indication of liquid level within the inner vessel on the level indicator, and a float on the swing arm that pivots the swing arm as the liquid level rises and lowers. The support arm forms an acute angle with the central longitudinal axis of the inner vessel so that the swing arm can be longer to move over a larger portion of the length of the inner vessel. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033083 | Vapor Cooled Shielding Liner for Cryogenic Storage in Composite Pressure Vessels - A novel tank cryogenic-compatible composite pressure vessel that beneficially utilizes Vapor Cooled Shielding (VCS) is introduced to minimize thermal gradients along support structures and reduces heat loads on cryogenic systems. In particular, the configurations and mechanisms to be utilized herein include: providing for a desired number of passageways and a given thickness of the VCS, reducing the thermal conductivity of the VCS material, and increasing the cooling capacitance of the hydrogen vapors. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033084 | REGULATOR APPARATUS HAVING A CHARGING VALVE ASSEMBLY AND A FLOW MULTIPLIER ASSEMBLY - A regulator apparatus for distributing a fluid may include a charging valve assembly and a flow multiplier assembly. In a recharge mode, a valve of the charging valve assembly is in an open position, and the fluid is received in a second cylinder of the flow multiplier assembly, causing first and second pistons of the flow multiplier assembly to move in a first direction. In a purge mode, the valve is in the seated position, and the fluid is received in a first cylinder of the flow multiplier assembly, causing the first and second pistons to move in a second direction, and discharging an outlet flow through an outlet of the flow multiplier assembly. The second cylinder may have a bore cross sectional area that is greater than a bore cross sectional area of the first cylinder. Apparatuses disclosed herein may be implemented in a circumferential sampling tool. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033085 | COMPRESSED GAS STORAGE UNIT AND FILL METHODS - Embodiments are directed to compressed gas storage units exhibiting one or more safety features. Particular embodiments employ a pressure relief mechanism to rapidly yet safely vent the contents of the tank in the event of a fire. The mechanism may comprise an internally piloted relief valve in communication with temperature-sensitive element(s) present along the tank dimensions. Under high temperature conditions indicative of a fire, the element communicates a signal to open the internally piloted relief valve. In some embodiments the element is configured to communicate a heat signal (e.g., by thermal conduction). In certain embodiments the element is configured to communicate a pressure change signal (e.g., pneumatic, hydraulic). In other embodiments the element may communicate different signal types, such as electric (e.g., thermoelectric) or mechanical (e.g., shear or tension forces). Also disclosed is a module incorporating a plurality of tanks to offer enhanced storage capacity. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033086 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONSERVING WATER AND OTHER RESOURCES FOR USE WITH COMMERCIAL WASHING MACHINES - Systems and related methods for conserving various resources, such as, but not limited to, water, laundry chemicals, natural gas, electricity, linen, labor, and wear on equipment (e.g., a solenoid valve of a commercial washing machine drain line). The inventor has spent the past 14 years in the industrial chemical field, allowing him to access and service commercial washing machines, and has discovered that drain issues relative to such commercial washing machines result in enormous losses to such institutions that process a large volume of laundry. Such typical institutions include, but are not limited to, hotels, hospitals, prisons, universities, colleges, laundries, and nursing homes. By replacing a portion of the opaque drain pipe section between the valve and the floor drain, operators and technicians can quickly determine if a leak is occurring, and take corrective action. An access port may also be provided to test characteristics of discharged wash water. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033087 | LED INDUCTION COMBINATION LIGHTING SYSTEM - A lighting system includes a reflector housing with a LED light source having multiple LEDs and an induction light source located within the reflector housing. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033088 | LED LIGHT MODULE AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING SAME - A light emitting diode (“LED”) light module that can be installed in lighting fixtures—either new lighting fixtures or existing lighting fixtures already installed in the field. The LED light module includes a LED assembly mounted on a reflector. The LED light module is positioned in a light fixture housing to emit light from the fixture housing. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033089 | Non-Uniform Lens Array for Illumination Profile Modification - Embodiments of a light source include a substrate having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. A plurality of solid state light emitting diodes (LEDs) form an array, with the plurality of LEDs mounted on the substrate in a row between the first end and the second end. The plurality of LEDs further have a first edge LED and a second edge LED having a first encapsulation lens height relative to the substrate. At least one interior LED having a second encapsulation lens height less than the first encapsulation lens height is disposed between the first edge LED and the second edge LED. The spacing between the plurality of LEDs is substantially uniform. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033090 | PORTABLE LIGHT HAVING A SLEEVE INTERNAL THERETO AND SLEEVE THEREFOR - A sleeve for a portable light may comprise: a hollow sleeve for surrounding a source of electrical power and having a plurality of elongated longitudinal spring members. Only one end of each spring member is connected to the hollow sleeve and an opposite end thereof is free. Each spring member is formed to partly extend radially outward of the hollow sleeve and to partly extend radially inward into the hollow sleeve toward a source of electrical power that may be disposed therein. The hollow sleeve may be disposed in a portable light may include a housing, a light source and a source of electrical power in the sleeve. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033091 | PORTABLE LIGHT HAVING A SLEEVE INTERNAL THERETO AND SLEEVE THEREFOR - A sleeve for a portable light may comprise: a hollow sleeve for surrounding a source of electrical power and having a plurality of elongated longitudinal spring members. Only one end of each spring member is connected to a wall of the hollow sleeve and an opposite end thereof is free. Each spring member is formed to partly extend radially outward of the hollow sleeve and to partly extend radially inward of the hollow sleeve toward a source of electrical power that may be disposed therein. The hollow sleeve may be disposed in a portable light that may include a housing, a light source and a source of electrical power that may reside in the sleeve. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033092 | FLASHLIGHT - A flashlight includes a casing having a first end, a second end, a first side surface and a second side surface. The casing has a first casing member joined to a second casing member, with the first and second casing members defining an interior cavity there between. An electronics package is provided that includes a power source, an actuable switch member and a light array coupled to the power source and switch member. The light source is capable of projecting light outwardly from the first end of the flashlight and into a cavity. The first casing member includes a light passable portion through which the light projected into the cavity can pass to the exterior of the cavity. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033093 | SOLAR POWERED FLASHLIGHT - A portable lighting device includes a housing, a battery, a lighting element coupled to the battery, and a solar panel. The housing includes a first wall coupled to a second wall and defines an internal volume. The battery is positioned within the internal volume. The solar panel is disposed along the first wall and coupled to the battery. The second wall of the housing is angled relative to the first wall of the housing such that the solar panel is positioned in a target orientation when the second wall is disposed along a support surface. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033094 | SOLAR POWERED LAMP - A lighting element for a solar powered lantern is formed integrally with a bottle closure which can be threaded onto a discarded plastic bottle, such that the light emitting diodes (LEDs) of the lighting element extend into the bottle. The lighting element is powered by a rechargeable battery which is recharged by a photovoltaic panel positioned on the top surface of the bottle closure. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033095 | Stackable Tower Trailer - A portable tower trailer having a light tower housing constructed to allow for both stacking and nesting which is beneficial in both storage and shipping of light towers is disclosed. The portable tower trailer employs a frame having a hinged axle that allows the wheels to operate in a conventional manner. The hinged axle further allows the wheels to be rotated upward allowing the frame to rest flush on the ground or stacked upon a similar shaped portable tower. The stackable light tower is constructed having a base employing an engine system and a fuel tank; and a mast pivotally coupled to the base and movable between a storage configuration and a positioning configuration. The storage configuration is when the mast is folded over an upper surface of the base whereby an additional light tower base or tower trailer may be placed or stacked over the top of the first light tower base. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033096 | Divali string of light Om and deya arrangement - The present invention relates to an electrically powered ornamental lamp arrangement for interior or exterior lighting display which includes a main electrical supply string and one or more electrically wired light emitting lamp ornaments or religious symbols electrically and detachably connected to the main supply string. The ornamental lamp arrangement may further include one or more light emitting sources electrically connected to the main supply string. The ornamental lamp arrangement is constructed for display in celebration of the Hindu Divali light holiday, the ornamental lamp arrangement particularly constructed in the form of the Hindu Om syllable symbol and Hindu deya likenesses. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033097 | MODULAR ARTIFICIAL LIGHTED TREE WITH DECORATIVE LIGHT STRING - A decorative light string including a first group of light elements electrically connected in parallel to each other, a second plurality of light elements electrically connected in parallel to each other, and a third plurality of light elements electrically connected in parallel to each other. The first, second, and third groups of lights are electrically connected in series. A first wire stabilizer is located between the first group of lights and the second group of lights, and a second wire stabilizer is located between the second group of lights and the third group of lights. The first and second wire stabilizers secure wire ends forming first and second gaps in the wiring of the light string. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033098 | LIGHTING SYSTEM, TRACK AND LIGHTING MODULE THEREFORE - A lighting system comprising a track having a first and a second rail ( | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033099 | LIGHTING SYSTEM, TRACK AND LIGHTING MODULE THEREFORE - A lighting system comprising a track having a first and a second rail ( | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033100 | Light-Emitting Diode Input For Hybrid Solar Lighting Systems - A hybrid lighting system is disclosed in which light emitting diodes (LEDs) provide input light When illumination with solar light is unavailable. Light from LEDs are propagated through an optical fiber, which delivers the light to a point of illumination. The disclosed system reduces the amount of electricity and electric conduit for light in areas using hybrid lighting systems. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033101 | DUAL BEAM PATTERN VEHICULAR LIGHTING ASSEMBLY - A vehicle lighting assembly that comprises: a single lens having a first and a second plurality of near-field lens elements, and an exit surface; and a first and a second LED source that directs light through the respective first and second plurality of lens elements. The first and the second plurality of lens elements are configured to transmit light in a respective spread pattern and a high-intensity pattern through the exit surface. The assemblies can be configured such that the spread pattern and the high-intensity pattern collectively meet the low beam headlight requirements set forth in any current global vehicular lighting regulation, e.g., the current U.S. NHTSA Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033102 | ILLUMINATION SYSTEM - An illumination system includes: a light irradiation unit that projects light toward a predetermined illumination area; an image acquisition unit that acquires an image of the illumination area; an object detecting unit that detects a shading object based on image information of the illumination area, acquired by the image acquisition unit; an information generating unit that generates the control information for setting each of the plurality of reflecting mirrors to an on state or an off state such that a plurality of irradiation patterns are alternately irradiated, each of the plurality of irradiation patterns having different arrangement of the dark pixels and the light pixels from each other; and an irradiation control unit that controls the light irradiation unit based on the generated control information. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033103 | LIGHTING APPARATUS AND AUTOMOBILE INCLUDING THE SAME - Lighting apparatus for a vehicle includes: night-time low beam light source which mainly illuminates a lower front region in front of the vehicle; and daytime light source which mainly illuminates an overhead region above the lower front region. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033104 | LENS SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELIMINATING SUN FOCUSING THERMAL EFFECTS IN LAMPS - An infrared energy reflecting lens system for a lamp subjectable to sunlight is provided. The lens system includes a lens having an exterior surface and a dichroic coating on the exterior surface of the lens so that at least a portion of the infrared energy content of sunlight is reflected from entering the lens. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033105 | LINEAR LED MODULE - Various aspects of a light emitting apparatus include a substrate having at least one angled portion. Some aspects of the light emitting apparatus include at least one light emitting device arranged on the substrate. Some aspects of the light emitting apparatus include a plurality of conductors arranged on the substrate. In some aspects of the light emitting apparatus, the conductors are electrically coupled to the at least one light emitting device. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033106 | LIGHT SOURCE DEVICE - A light source device comprises a plurality of kinds of light sources having different directivity characteristics and including a first light source and a second light source having a directivity characteristic wider than a directivity characteristic of the first light source; and a diffusing structure section for radiating light emitted by the first light source after diffusing the light, wherein a position of a center of a first brightness distribution of light radiated from the diffusing structure section in a case when the first light source emits light is a position corresponding to a position of a center of a second brightness distribution in a case when the second light source emits light. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033107 | DUAL FOCUS FLASHLIGHT - Disclosed are flashlights that optimize the light output and beam focus of both a flood beam and a spot beam. The disclosed flashlights include a housing member and a lens including a first focusing element adapted to shape a light beam into a spot beam and a second focusing element adapted to shape a light beam into a flood beam. A first LED is positioned to direct light through the first focusing element, and a second LED positioned to direct light through the second focusing element. The first LED has a smaller die than the second LED, and the distance between the first LED and the first focusing element is greater than the distance between the second LED and the second focusing element. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033108 | LENS FOR LIGHT EMITTER, LIGHT SOURCE MODULE, LIGHTING DEVICE, AND LIGHTING SYSTEM - There is provided a lens for a light emitter which includes: a bottom surface; an incident surface connected to the bottom surface at a central region of the bottom surface and disposed on or above a light source to allow light emitted from the light source to be made incident thereto and travel in an interior of the lens; and an output surface connected to the bottom surface at an edge of the bottom surface and configured to allow the light which has traveled in the interior of the lens to be emitted outwardly therefrom, wherein the central region of the bottom surface protrudes with respect to the other region of the bottom surface. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033109 | Light Guide Illumination Device for Direct-Indirect Illumination - An illumination device includes light-emitting elements (LEEs); a light guide extending in a forward direction from a first end to a second end, the light guide being positioned to receive at the first end light emitted by the LEEs and to guide the received light to the second end; and an optical extractor coupled to the second end to receive the guided light. The optical extractor is formed from a transparent, solid material and includes a first output surface including a transmissive portion arranged and shaped to transmit a first portion of the guided light to the ambient in a forward angular range and a reflective portion arranged and shaped to reflect via TIR all the guided light incident on the reflective portion; and a second output surface arranged to transmit, to the ambient in a backward angular range, light reflected by the reflective portion of the first output surface. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033110 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE (LED) LIGHTING SYSTEM WITH ANTIMICROBIAL/AIR CLEANING FUNCTIONS FROM HIGHLY SPECULAR MULTILAYER THIN FILM REFLECTOR - A system and method according to various embodiments can include a lighting fixture comprising a light source. A multilayer thin film coated reflector is applied to an outer light emitting surface of the lighting fixture. A top layer of the multilayer thin film coated reflector comprises a material including an anatase TiO crystal structure that exhibits antimicrobial properties when activated by the light source. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033111 | ELECTRIC LIGHT FIXTURE - An electric light fixture has at least a housing with a light-emitting aperture, a glare ring surrounding the light-emitting aperture, LEDs positioned in the housing as light sources and a reflector for the reflection and, if necessary, focusing of the light produced by the LEDs, as well as a cable to the power supply. The LEDs are positioned at or on the side of the glare ring facing the housing, so that the beam of light from the LEDs is directed at the reflector that is positioned on or in the housing as a dome over the glare ring and the light-emitting aperture, such that the reflector is designed to be reflecting and substantially non-mirroring. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033112 | LIGHTING DEVICE WITH A PHOSPHOR BODY SPACED APART FROM A LIGHT SOURCE - In various embodiments, a lighting device is provided. The lighting device includes at least one light source for emitting primary light, at least one phosphor body which is illuminatable by the primary light and is spaced apart from the at least one light source, and at least one light scattering body which is situated optically downstream of the phosphor body in a light propagation direction of the primary light that is uninfluenced by the phosphor body. The lighting device is designed in the case of an intact phosphor body to generate an illumination pattern by light generated by the phosphor body, and otherwise to generate a light emission pattern by light generated by the at least one light scattering body. The light emission pattern differs from the illumination pattern. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033113 | DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REDUCING MOIRE EFFECTS USING THE SAME - A display device includes a printed circuit board (PCB) having a plurality of light emitting members, an anti-moiré member spaced away from the plurality of light emitting members at about a first distance (d), and a frame member receiving the PCB such that the PCB is interposed between the anti-moiré and the frame member. The anti-moiré member includes a first layer disposed to face the PCB and having a first foil with a randomized pattern surface. The first distance (d) equals L/(2*tan (α)). The second distance (L) is a shortest distance between two adjacent light emitting members. Each of the array of light emitting members has a radiation angle α. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033114 | Light Fixture Assembly - A light fixture assembly for providing a light source when conducting vehicle repair in a dark environment includes a housing that may be positioned on a vehicle. A lid is coupled to the housing. The lid closes the housing. A first light emitter is coupled to the housing. The first light emitter emits light when the lid is open so a work area is illuminated. A second light emitter is coupled to the housing. The second light emitter emits light when the lid is closed so an observer is notified of a hazard. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033115 | ADAPTER BRACKET FOR NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE - A notification appliance is disclosed. The notification appliance may be a strobe notification appliance, such as an LED strobe notification appliance. The notification appliance may be wall-mounted or ceiling-mounted. Further, the notification appliance may include an optic that is configured to shape the light output from the notification appliance. For example, in a wall-mount, the optic may be mounted off-axis of a plane defined by a back plate of the notification appliance. Further, the notification appliance may be composed of a back plate, a driver board, and a front housing, with the front housing being attached to one or both of the back plate and the driver board. Moreover, the notification appliance may be used with an adapter bracket, which may be used to connect the notification appliance with one or more types of junction boxes. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033116 | DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR IMPROVED TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL ASSEMBLY - Methods and apparatuses are provided for improved traffic control devices including a continuous central hanger support system that is integral to the traffic control device and provides a central load path. In an embodiment of the invention, the terminal housing and traffic signal housing of the traffic control device can be included in a single unit housing. A single unit housing can also include an integral backplate. Embodiments with an integral backplate can provide a solar energy generation system that utilizes a traffic signal's exterior surface as a substratum to secure thin-film photo cell laminates (TFPVL). The continuous central hanger integrated with the single unit housing can provide the traffic control device with improved securement of electrical components and structural stability for survivability during high wind events as compared to conventional traffic signal devices. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033117 | ELONGATED L.E.D. LIGHTING SYSTEMS, MANUFACTURING AND METHODS TO CONFIGURE THE SAME - Elongated lighting fixtures intended to be incorporated into thin architectural surfaces, interconnected and configurable as a continuous run with potential to follow the direction of adjacent planar surface in three dimensional spaces while maintaining the structural integrity of the supporting framework. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033118 | EXTENDABLE TOWER MOUNT SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - An adjustable, extendable beacon mount for a wireless communication or transmission tower. The mount mounts a beacon and allows the beacon to be raised and lowered as needed. The mount includes a lower weldment assembly with a base element and an upper weldment assembly to which a beacon is mounted. The upper weldment assembly is raised and lowered by a hand-cranked lever which activates a gear and, in turn, a ratchet pawl engages receiver notches on the upper weldment assembly, raising and lowering the upper weldment assembly. Alternatively, the hand crank could be replaced with an electric motor or other alternatively powered element to raise and lower the upper weldment assembly. The purpose is to raise the beacon above the communications or transmission antennas surrounding the top of a tower to provide a 360 degree unobstructed view for passing aircraft. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033119 | COLLAPSIBLE WORKLIGHT ASSEMBLY - A collapsible worklight assembly comprises a head assembly and a multi-legged support assembly. The head assembly includes first and second worklights hingedly attached to each other, allowing the head assembly to be open in a deployed configuration and closed in a collapsed configuration. The head assembly is hingedly attached to the multi-legged support assembly. The multi-legged support assembly includes a support head and a plurality of support legs. The support head includes a hinged connection to the head assembly that allows the plurality of support legs to rotate towards the head assembly in a collapsed configuration and away from the head assembly in a deployed configuration. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033120 | BACKLIGHT DISPLAY DEVICE - A backlight display device includes a pixel region, a light-emitting region, a control element, a plurality of first flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) contacts, and a plurality of first driving circuits. The pixel region has a first edge, a second edge opposite to the first edge, a third edge, and a fourth edge opposite to the third edge. A corner region is formed between the first edge and the fourth edge. The light-emitting region is located on the corner region of the pixel region. The control element is located on the corner region of the pixel region and between the light-emitting region and the first edge. The first FPCB contacts are located on the second edge. Each of the first driving circuits is electrically connected to one of the first FPCB contacts and the control element. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033121 | LED LUMINAIRE LIGHT FIXTURE FOR A LAMPPOST - A mount for a light assembly in a luminaire has a base section and mounting arms upstanding from the base section. Each mounting arm has an upward length and a width and has a lower portion and an upper portion. Mounting pads for light sources are unitary with or attached to the mounting arm upper portions and have an upward length and a width. The width of the mounting pads extends in a direction oblique to the width of the mounting arm lower portions. Preferably, the length of the mounting pads extends in a direction oblique to the length of the mounting arm lower portions. Light sources mounted on the mounting pads may emit beams of light directed obliquely away from each other and obliquely towards the base. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033122 | OPTICAL MODULE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - An optical module having a high-moisture-proof package structure in which dew condensation does not occur is provided. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033123 | Housings and Related Components for Luminaires - A housing for a luminaire is disclosed. The housing can include a housing top and a housing body coupled to each other. The housing body can include at least one wall that is bendable to form a cavity. The housing body can also include at least one first housing body coupling feature disposed on a first end, and at least one second complementary housing body coupling feature disposed on the first end adjacent to the at least one first housing body coupling feature. The housing body can further include at least one second housing body coupling feature disposed on a second end, and at least one first complementary housing body coupling feature disposed on the second end adjacent to the at least one second housing body coupling feature. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033124 | DUAL CONE SPRAY NOZZLE ASSEMBLY FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE ATTEMPERATORS - A spray nozzle assembly for a steam desuperheating or attemperator device. In one embodiment, the spray nozzle sub-assembly of the spray nozzle assembly comprises a fixed nozzle element which is integrated into a spring-loaded nozzle element, and is specifically adapted to improve water droplet fractionation at higher flow rates while further providing an effectively higher spray area through the formation of two water cones (rather than a single water cone), such water cones being sprayed into a flow of superheated steam in order to reduce the temperature of the steam. In another embodiment, the spray nozzle sub-assembly of the spray nozzle assembly comprises a nested pair of spring-loaded primary and secondary nozzle elements which are also adapted to provide an effectively higher spray area through the formation of two water cones. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033125 | BATTERY-POWERED HIGH-VOLTAGE CONVERTER CIRCUIT WITH ELECTRICAL ISOLATION AND MECHANISM FOR CHARGING THE BATTERY - A burner system includes a fuel nozzle, an electrode configured to apply electrical energy to a combustion reaction supported by the fuel nozzle, a high-voltage converter configured to receive electrical energy from a low-voltage power supply and to provide high-voltage power to the electrode, a battery charger, and a switch module coupled to the battery charger, the converter, and first and second batteries. The switch module is selectively switchable between first and second conditions. In the first condition, the first battery is coupled to the battery charger and decoupled from the high-voltage converter, while the second battery is coupled to the high-voltage converter and decoupled from the battery charger. In the second condition, the first battery is coupled to the high-voltage converter and decoupled from the battery charger, while the second battery is coupled to the battery charger and decoupled from the converter. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033126 | Multipurpose Outdoor Gas Fire Place - The present invention provides a multipurpose outdoor gas fire place having a frame with a gas outlet about its center and at least three adjustable radius arms for connecting to a gas canister housing, a gas line with an output control valve and a first end able to be securely connected to a gas canister through a pressure regulator and the second end able to be securely connected to a gas outlet and a cover-tray that fits over the gas outlet for burning gas. The arms have connectors on the ends for securing the frame to the gas canister housing that has an open top for receiving the cover-tray. The cover-tray distributes the gas about its middle and along its perimeter for burning gas and has a central adapter in line with the gas outlet for connecting a second gas burning element. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033127 | Vortex combustor - A combustor for burning waste material includes a horizontally extended combustion chamber through which a mixture of waste material and air is introduced under pressure tangentially for establishing a vortical movement of the waste material toward one of the end walls. The waste material is ignited during its vortical movement. A second discharge port extends for discharging from the chamber non-combustible material entrained in the outer region of the vortex. The discharged material is conveyed through a conduit to a separator which separates the discharged gases and solid material. A secondary air manifold supplies air through controlled and automated dampers at portals positioned at intervals along the length of the chamber. An adjustable baffle is mounted on the flue adjacent its open end for deflecting outwardly toward the side wall solid material which moves from adjacent the one end wall toward the open end of the flue. A recuperator is mounted externally to the chamber on the exhaust flue, supplying heated air to the secondary air manifold and to the primary air and waste feed intake. Additionally, control means are provided for the use of specialized sensors to monitor the temperature, air flow and volume of the chamber, integrated into a process automation system that allows for control of individual components, stages, regions, as well as the entire process. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033128 | POWER GENERATION SYSTEM AND METHOD TO OPERATE - A method to operate a power generation system and the device itself includes an oxy-fuel burner, a first heat exchanger assembly, and a rankine-cycle. The oxy-fuel burner generates an exhaust fluid submitted to an exhaust fluid line and the rankine-cycle is operated with the working media which is circulating separately from the exhaust fluid. The exhaust fluid line is provided with a recirculation line downstream the first heat exchanger assembly and upstream the working media heat exchanger extracting exhaust fluid from the exhaust fluid line, conducting extracted exhaust fluid to a compression unit to increase pressure and injecting downstream the extracted exhaust fluid into the oxy-fuel burner. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033129 | ADDITIVE MANUFACTURED GAS TURBINE ENGINE COMBUSTOR LINER PANEL - A combustor of a gas turbine engine includes an additively manufactured liner panel with a heat transfer augmentation feature. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033130 | FUEL NOZZLE FOR A GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A fuel nozzle for a combustor a gas turbine engine includes a flange with a first locator. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033131 | MULTIFUEL GAS TURBINE COMBUSTOR - To provide a multifuel gas turbine combustor capable of combusting gases containing hydrogen in a high concentration with a low NOx while maintaining a low emission performance brought about by the pre-mixture combustion in the main burner, the gas turbine combustor includes a main burner ( | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033132 | FUEL INJECTOR TO FACILITATE REDUCED NOX EMISSIONS IN A COMBUSTOR SYSTEM - A fuel injector to reduce NO | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033133 | COMBUSTOR NOZZLES IN GAS TURBINE ENGINES - A micro-mixer nozzle for use in a combustor of a combustion turbine engine, the micro-mixer nozzle including: a fuel plenum defined by a shroud wall connecting a periphery of a forward tube sheet to a periphery of an aft tubesheet; a plurality of mixing tubes extending across the fuel plenum for mixing a supply of compressed air and fuel, each of the mixing tubes forming a passageway between an inlet formed through the forward tubesheet and an outlet formed through the aft tubesheet; and a wall mixing tube formed in the shroud wall. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033134 | SEAL IN COMBUSTOR NOZZLE OF GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A nozzle for use in a combustor of a combustion turbine engine, the nozzle including: radial sections defined by sidewalls; a gap formed between opposing sidewalls of adjacent ones of the radial sections; a groove formed on each of the sidewalls that define the gap, the grooves positioned correspondingly so to together form a pocket; and a seal having a zigzagging profile disposed within the pocket. The pocket may intercept the gap over a seal length, and the seal may extend longitudinally within the pocket such that the zigzagging profile intersects the gap over the seal length. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033135 | Fuel Injector For High Flame Speed Fuel Combustion - A multiple fuel capable, pre-mixed, low emission injector is provided which is particularly suited for burning high flame speed fuels. The fuel injector includes an injector body having a preliminary pre-mixing chamber, an intermediate pre-mixing chamber and a final pre-mixing chamber. A fuel distributor separates the preliminary pre-mixing chamber from the intermediate pre-mixing chamber. A guide vane separates the intermediate pre-mixing chamber from the final pre-mixing chamber. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033136 | GAS TURBINE COMBUSTOR - A gas turbine combustor comprising a burner including:
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| 20160033137 | LASER CLAD FUEL INJECTOR PREMIX BARREL - A fuel injector for a gas turbine engine may include a center body disposed about a longitudinal axis, and a premix barrel positioned radially outwardly from the center body to define an annular passageway between the center body and the premix barrel. The annular passageway may extend from an upstream end that is configured to be fluidly coupled to a compressor to a downstream end that is configured to be fluidly coupled to a combustor. The premix barrel may include a first portion at the upstream end and a second portion at the downstream end. The first portion may include a stainless steel material, and the second portion may include a nickel based superalloy material. The second portion may be coupled to the first portion by a laser clad coupling. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033138 | FUEL PLENUM FOR A FUEL NOZZLE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A fuel plenum for a fuel nozzle assembly includes a gaseous fuel conduit, a conduit passage, and a liquid fuel conduit. Said gaseous fuel conduit received at a first end of said fuel plenum. Said fuel plenum is configured to distribute gaseous fuel received from said gaseous fuel conduit. Said conduit passage extends from the first end to a second end of said fuel plenum. Said conduit passage is at least partially defined by at least one interior wall of said fuel plenum. Said liquid fuel conduit defined by an outer wall and a portion of said liquid fuel conduit extending through said conduit passage. Said liquid fuel conduit outer wall is offset from said at least one interior wall. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033139 | ELONGATED BURNER ASSEMBLY - An elongated burner assembly includes a first sidewall that defines a first plurality of ports and a second sidewall that defines a second plurality of ports. Ports of the first plurality of ports are angled towards a first end portion of the elongated burner, and ports of the second plurality of ports are angled towards a second end portion of the elongated burner. A related range appliance is also provided. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033140 | OVEN APPLIANCE WITH INTERIOR CLEANLINESS SENSOR - An oven appliance with a sensor for sensing gases in the cooking chamber is provided. One or more features and methods are provided for detecting the gas levels in the cooking chamber to determine if the cooking chamber is clean or unclean. Features for initiating and terminating an oven cleaning cycle are also provided. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033141 | COMBINATION HEAT AND STEAM OVEN - A combination heat and steam oven according to the present invention includes a housing having an internal heating compartment, at least one dry heating element disposed within the heating compartment, a steam generating unit configured to produce steam for injection into the heating compartment, and a user interface. The user interface is configured for selectively controlling operation of the at least one dry heating element and the steam generating unit, so that the steam generating unit and the at least one dry heating element may be operated alone or simultaneously with the other of the steam generating unit and the at least one dry heating element. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033142 | OVEN, DOOR ASSEMBLY APPLIED TO THE SAME, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE OVEN - A display device is provided. The display device includes a transparent display panel; and an optical switching element arranged on the transparent display panel and configured to be switched into any of transmissive state, non-transmissive state, and reflective state, wherein the optical switching element includes a non-transmission layer formed to contact the transparent display panel and switched into transmissive state or non-transmissive state, and a reflection layer formed on one side of the non-transmission layer and switched into transmissive state or reflective state. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033143 | OVEN AND DOOR ASSEMBLY APPLIED TO THE OVEN - An oven and a door assembly are provided. The oven includes a casing, a cooking chamber located inside the casing and having a shape with an open front, and a door assembly having an inner space therein and configured to close and open the open front of the cooking chamber. The door assembly includes a handle member, a shielding member located between the inner plate and a rear side of the door assembly and configured to shield an air flow, an inlet formed in a bottom of the door assembly and configured to allow an inflow of air from outside of the door into the inner space, and an outlet located on top of the door assembly at the rear of the handle member and configured to provide a space to allow air to move outside the door assembly. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033144 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR POSITIONING HEATING ELEMENTS - An underlayment system is provided that includes a plurality of bosses that emanate form a common base member. The bosses and bases preferably include an opening therethrough that will allow for subsequent layers of adhesive to interact and bond to each other. The bosses are also spaced in such a way to help secure a wire snugly therebetween. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033145 | Room-to-Room Heat Pump - A system, method, and device for transferring thermal energy between areas of a structure so as to maintain occupant comfort while minimizing the difference between indoor and outdoor temperatures, thereby minimizing thermal losses from the structure. The device operates effectively in the heating season and cooling season, when outdoor temperatures are cold and hot, respectively. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033146 | OUTDOOR UNIT FOR AN AIR-CONDITIONING APPARATUS - The motor fixing support includes long base sections extending in a vertical direction, which are respectively formed on both sides in a lateral direction, and folding pieces respectively extending from both side edges of the respective base sections in a short-side direction. The length of the folding piece in the extending direction, which extends from the base section toward the base section in the short-side direction, and the length of the folding piece in the extending direction, which extends from the base section toward the base section in the short-side direction, are larger than the lengths of the folding pieces in the extending direction. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033147 | HEAT SOURCE SIDE UNIT FOR AIR CONDITIONING APPARATUS - A heat source side unit for an air conditioning apparatus includes a machine room in which a compressor is accommodated, an air-sending unit room in which an air-sending unit is accommodated, a separator for partitioning a space into the machine room and the air-sending unit room, a reactor installed in the machine room, and a reactor mounting member fixed to the separator on a side of the machine room and on which the reactor is mounted, and the reactor mounting member includes a first mounting unit and a second mounting unit corresponding to each of the reactors with the sizes different from each other, and on the reactor mounting member, the reactor is selectively mounted on either one of the first mounting unit and the second mounting unit corresponding to the size of the reactor. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033148 | HUMIDIFYING APPARATUS - A humidifying apparatus includes a body and a nozzle detachably mounted on the body. The body includes a chamber, a water tank for supplying water to the chamber, and a motor-driven impeller for generating an air flow over water stored in the chamber. An ultraviolet radiation emitting lamp irradiates water stored in the chamber. The air flow is humidified with water from the chamber, and conveyed to the nozzle for emission from the apparatus. A sensor detects the position of the nozzle relative to the body, and a drive circuit controls the actuation of the lamp depending on an output from the sensor. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033149 | AIR COOLING SYSTEM FOR A BUILDING STRUCTURE - An energy efficient and quiet air cooling system for a building structure is provided. The air cooling system includes an evaporator system mounted in the wall of the building, a remotely mounted fan, an air intake, and a sound and heat insulating duct. The fan is mounted in the attic and configured to draw air from the living area of the building through the sound insulating duct with sufficient power to create a negative static pressure in the living area. The negative static pressure in turn causes outside air to flow through the evaporator system which removes heat from the outside air. The cooled air is in turn drawn into the building and pulled into the attic through the duct and expelled through the attic. The fan expels warm air into the attic, creating a positive pressure environment which causes the warm air to be expelled from the attic through natural vents. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033150 | HUMIDIFYING APPARATUS - A humidifying apparatus includes a base, a water tank removably mounted on the base for supplying water to a chamber of the base, and a motor-driven impeller for generating an air flow over water stored in the chamber. An ultraviolet radiation emitting lamp irradiates water stored in the chamber. The air flow is humidified with water from the chamber, and conveyed by an outlet duct towards an air outlet for emission from the apparatus. A detachable section of the water tank is opaque to ultraviolet radiation and is positioned over the chamber when the water tank is mounted on the base. The detachable section of the water tank includes an air inlet of the outlet duct and a flange for occluding a peripheral portion of the chamber. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033151 | WINDOW FAN WITH COVER - A new and novel window fan with a cover is provided which comprises a housing unit having a front panel and a rear panel, the front and rear panels having grills; a fan disposed between the front and rear panels; a motor; a control element; a cover; a plurality of first fastening members on the housing unit; and a plurality of second fastening members on the cover designed to connect with the plurality of first fastening members on the housing unit. A new and novel window fan cover is also provided which includes a plurality of fastening members for attaching to the window fan. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033152 | DIVERTER DUCT FOR FLUIDLY DECOUPLING FANS IN A VENTILATION SYSTEM - A diverter duct for a ventilation system is disclosed. The diverter duct includes a main body defining an inner surface, a first portion including an inlet, a second portion located downstream of the first portion, a third portion including an outlet, and an opening located between the first portion and the third portion. The diverter duct also includes a first contoured section formed in the first portion of the main body. The inner surface of the main body at the first contoured section may be configured to direct air received from the inlet towards the opening at a first operating condition. The diverter duct also includes an air deflector positioned along the inner surface of the main body downstream of the first portion to deflect a portion of the air received from the inlet of the main body towards the opening at the first operating condition. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160033153 | MANAGEMENT APPARATUS FOR AIR-CONDITIONING APPARATUS AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR AIR-CONDITIONING APPARATUS - A management apparatus for an air-conditioning apparatus configured to manage a plurality of air-conditioning apparatuses configured to condition air in an air-conditioning target space includes: a management-side communication unit to receive data of arrival locations and arrival times in the space transmitted from a plurality of terminal devices; and a management-side arithmetic unit configured to perform totaling based on the data of the arrival locations and the arrival times received by the management-side communication unit, and to perform a process of determining an order in which operation is started in the plurality of air-conditioning apparatuses. Operation is performed in order, and thus a steep increase in power consumption can be reduced. | 2016-02-04 |
