09th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150052754 | FABRICATING THERMAL TRANSFER AND COOLANT-COOLED STRUCTURES FOR COOLING ELECTRONICS CARD(S) - Methods of fabricating cooling apparatuses and coolant-cooled electronic assemblies are provided which include: coupling a thermal transfer structure configured to one or more sides of an electronics card having one or more electronic components to be cooled, the thermal transfer structure including a thermal spreader coupled to the one side of the electronics card; and disposing a coolant-cooled structure adjacent to the socket of the electronic system, the coolant-cooled structure including one or more low-profile cold rails sized and configured to thermally couple to the thermal spreader along a bottom edge of the thermal spreader with operative docking of the electronics card within the socket, and one or more coolant-carrying channels associated with the low-profile cold rail(s) for removing heat from the low-profile cold rail(s) to coolant flowing through the coolant-carrying channel(s). | 2015-02-26 |
20150052755 | HEAT-DISSIPATING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a heat-dissipating device and a method for manufacturing the same. The heat-dissipating device includes a base and a first heat-dissipating fin. The outer periphery of the base has a trough. The first heat-dissipating fin has a first heat-dissipating portion, a first end and a second end. The first end and the second end are disposed in the trough. By a machining process, both ends of the first heat-dissipating fin are pressed into the trough of the base at a high speed, so that the base can be combined with the first heat-dissipating fin rapidly. In this way, the manufacture cost is reduced and the heat-dissipating efficiency is increased. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052756 | VEHICULAR BODY ASSEMBLY LOCKING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A vehicle body positioning and locking devices for use in assembling a vehicle body positioned on a movable vehicle support positioned at a vehicle build station. The locking device includes a remote vehicle locking device for selectively securing and locking a vehicle body to a support pallet. The support pallet is accurately and precisely positioned at a build station through alignment and inserting engagement of locating pads in at least one four-way and at least one two way receiver mounted to a build station foundation. A compliant body clamp design is included to provide a desired clamping force between the pallet and a vehicle body across a range of motion of the body clamp to accommodate vehicle build variances. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052757 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING CERAMIC HONEYCOMB BODY - A method for producing a ceramic honeycomb body having large numbers of longitudinal cells partitioned by cell walls, with its peripheral portion removed by machining, includes rotatably holding the ceramic honeycomb body on a main axis of a lathe, and rotating the ceramic honeycomb body around the main axis, to remove its peripheral portion by machining with a tool; the lathe comprising a first fixing jig on the main axis, and a second fixing jig substantially opposing the first fixing jig; each of the first and second fixing jigs having an abutting end portion opposing each other, the abutting end portion having a smaller outer shape than that of the end surface of the ceramic honeycomb body, and the abutting portion having a substantially flat abutting end surface perpendicular to the main axis. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052758 | METHOD FOR SETTING THE PRELOAD IN A BEARING ASSEMBLY - A method for adjusting an axial preload in a bearing assembly that has two rolling-element bearings that are axially pressable against each other, each of the two rolling-element bearings including at least one bearing outer ring and at least one bearing inner ring and at least one row of rolling elements disposed between the at least one bearing outer ring and at least one bearing inner ring. The method includes a) driving the bearing assembly by rotating one of the bearing outer ring and the bearing inner ring while holding other bearing ring fixed and measuring the rotational speed of the circulation of the rolling elements about the bearing assembly axis or of a bearing cage about the stationary bearing ring, and b) changing the axial preload in the bearing assembly until a desired rotational speed has been obtained. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052759 | DIVE KNIFE WITH TWO ELASTIC BUCKLES AT TWO LATERAL SIDES. - A dive knife with two elastic buckles at two lateral sides includes a handle having a long groove therein; a buckle; each of a right side and a left side of the buckle having an upward elastic key; each elastic key extending upwards and being biforked at an upper end thereof so as to form with two claws; one claw near the body being as a hooking claw and another claw far away from the body being as a press key; a knife; a retaining set installed to the inner side of the rear cover; a front end of each left and right side of the lower retainer is extended with an elastic hook; and wherein in assembly, the buckle is received into the groove of the handle, the elastic hook will hook with the hooking claw of the elastic key of the buckle. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052760 | Scooper for Food Products - A device for removing material from exposed areas of a food item, such as a bagel, and comprises an elongated handle coupled to a one end of a stem portion, the other end of the stem portion being coupled to a member having an array of three prongs extending therefrom. Each prong comprises an elongated member having rounded edges, the total width of the prong array being slightly less than the width of a typical sliced bagel thus preventing the circumference of the bagel from being cut during the scooping process. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052761 | CUTTING TOOL - A cutting tool for the cutting of strands with a holding area for the strand, a cutting blade that can be moved in, perpendicular to the course of the strand, into this holding area, and a stop that lies opposite the cutting blade. Such known cutting tools have the disadvantage that they function unreliably when cutting wire ropes and stranded wires. The disclosed cutting tool is designed better for the cutting of wire ropes, stranded wires, and other strands, and has a tubular guiding device for the strand, which follows the holding area and is firmly connected to the cutting tool. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052762 | GUIDE BAR FOR A SAW CHAIN HAVING A REDUCED-WEAR DIRECTION-REVERSING SECTION - A guide bar for a saw chain includes an elongate, flat base body made of a basic material. The base body extends along a longitudinal center axis and, in order to guide a saw chain, has a running surface formed on an outer periphery thereof and a guide groove formed in the outer periphery of the base body. The guide groove has a groove base. A direction-reversing section for the saw chain is provided at one end of the base body. The direction-reversing section includes at least one add-on component having a running surface made of more wear-resistant material than the basic material of the base body. The add-on component is secured to the base body of the guide bar by at least one weld seam. The weld seam extends between the add-on component and the base body and is located spatially beneath the groove base. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052763 | Cross Line Laser - A cross line laser ( | 2015-02-26 |
20150052764 | BELT ALIGNMENT TOOL AND SYSTEM OF USE - A system for alignment of a pulley system and a method of use are provided. A laser alignment tool includes an arcuate front surface having a target pattern of parallel vertical lines. The tool is provided with a laser light source that projects a laser light beam through an aperture in the front surface. A pair of laser alignment tools may be mounted on two pulleys of a pulley system such that the laser light beams are displayed on the target pattern of the opposite laser alignment tool. In the event of a misalignment, the laser light beams displayed on the target patterns do not align with the vertical lines thereon. A user may adjust the pulleys so that the laser light beams produced by each laser alignment tool are aligned with the vertical lines of the opposite laser alignment tool to achieve alignment of the pulley system. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052765 | SURVEYING INSTRUMENT AND SURVEYING OPERATION SYSTEM - A surveying instrument includes a pedestal provided with a guide light irradiation unit provided with a light source to irradiate with guide light indicating a collimation direction of the surveying instrument to an operator, a tracking optical system which locks a target, a ranging optical system which ranges a distance to the target, and a control circuit which calculates surveying data by a ranging result of the ranging optical system, and a transmitting and receiving unit which receives survey setting point data regarding a survey setting operation and sends the surveying data obtained by the control circuit. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052766 | SURVEYING INSTRUMENT - A surveying instrument includes a main body including a base and a pedestal rotating in a horizontal direction relative to the base, and a cover member which covers the main body, wherein the pedestal is provided with a support member which supports a lens barrel of a ranging optical system to be rotatable in a vertical direction, and the cover member covers the support member of the pedestal, the lens barrel, and a guide light irradiation unit which irradiates with guide light indicating a collimation direction of the main body to an operator. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052767 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR REDUCING ERRORS IN A TURNING DEVICE DURING THE DETERMINATION OF COORDINATES OF A WORKPIECE OR DURING THE MACHINING OF A WORKPIECE - A method reduces errors in a turning device during a determination of coordinates of a work piece or during machining of the work piece. The turning device allows a rotational movement of the work piece about a rotation axis of the turning device. The method includes measuring errors in the turning device on account of deviations between actual positions and actual orientations of the rotation axis, on the one hand, and corresponding ideal positions and ideal orientations of the rotation axis, on the other hand, in a range of rotation angles. Expected error values of the turning device are determined from error measurements and are used to correct the turning device. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052768 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE AXIS OF THE ROTARY TABLE IN A COORDINATE MEASURING MACHINE - A position of a turntable axis is repeatedly determined in the device coordinate system of a coordinate measuring device. A test body on the turntable is probed in a plurality of turntable positions in order to determine the X and Y coordinates of the turntable axis in the device coordinate system from the contact points. In addition, a first contact body reference point that is stationary relative to the X-axis and disposed next to the turntable is probed to determine its X coordinate. Similarly, a second contact body reference point that is stationary relative to the Y-axis is probed to determine its Y coordinate. These steps are repeated at one or more later points in time to repeatedly determine the X coordinate and the Y coordinate of the turntable axis from the X coordinate of the first contact-body reference point and the Y coordinate of the second contact-body reference point. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052769 | FORM MEASURING APPARATUS AND MEASURING METHOD FOR V GROOVE CENTER - Controller executes a first scanning control, causing a driver to move a probe such that a tip scans along an inclined surface of a V groove to approach a center of the V groove, and a second scanning control, causing the driver to move the probe such that the tip scans along the inclined surface of the V groove to approach the center of the V groove from a side opposite that of the first scanning control. Angle calculator calculates an angle created between a direction of a deflection vector of the probe and a predetermined direction. Threshold value-correspondent coordinate obtainer obtains coordinates of the tip where the angle has changed to exceed a first threshold value during execution of the first scanning control and obtains coordinates of the tip where the angle has changed to exceed a second threshold value during execution of the second scanning control. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052770 | FORM MEASURING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF REGISTERING COORDINATE SYSTEM FOR ROTARY TABLE - A form measuring apparatus includes a probe for measuring a measured object; a rotary table on which the measured object is placed; and a coordinate system calculator calculating coordinate axes configuring a coordinate system for the rotary table. The coordinate system calculator calculates, based on a position of a master ball fixated to the rotary table, a center of a circle traced by the master ball when the rotary table is rotated; calculates a rotary table coordinate system having the center of the circle as an origin point; and corrects coordinates of the origin point based on a calibrated diameter value of a gauge fixated to the rotary table, a first diameter value of the gauge measured by a first measurement in which the probe approaches the gauge in a first direction, and a second diameter value of the gauge measured by a second measurement. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052771 | TAPE MEASURE DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD - A tape measure system includes a slide element and a tape measure. The tape measure includes a housing and a tape at least partially stored within the housing. The tape can be selectively extended from and selectively retractable into the housing. The slide element slidably engages the tape of the tape measure. For instance, the slide element can include a body with an internal passage in which an extended portion of the tape can be received. The slide element can be selectively movable along the extended portion of the tape. One or more holders can be attached to the body of the slide element. The one or more holders include a passage configured to receive a marking implement therein. The slide element and/or the tape measure can be selectively moved to mark a surface using a marking implement received in one of the holders. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052772 | WATER REMOVAL DEVICE FOR WATER JET LOOM - A water removal device for a water jet loom includes a suction member. A cloth route is formed between a cloth fell of a cloth and a surface roller of the jet loom. The suction member is arranged at the cloth route and removes water from a lower side of the cloth. Between a location proximate to the cloth fell and the suction member, the cloth route forms an ascending slope from the location proximate to the cloth fell to the suction member. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052773 | Portable Hair Dryer Device - A portable hands free hair dryer that gently dries the hair of a user The hair dyer comprises a flexible bonnet having heating coils disposed within, a fan blowing unit, and an air hose connecting the two. When the device is powered on, the heating coils warm the area around the user's hair and scalp, and the fan blows air up through the air hose into the bonnet. Warm air in the bonnet is blown around, drying the user's hair. The fan unit is a small portable unit that can be clipped to a user's clothing, and may be used while cordless or plugged into a wall socket. In either manner of use, the device dries the user's hair without the need for user participation. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052774 | METHOD FOR DRYING ARTICLES - An improved method of drying operation for an article using a field of electromagnetic radiation (e-field) generated between an anode element and a cathode element by a radio frequency (RF) applicator between the anode and cathode elements such that liquid in the article will be heated to effect a drying of the article. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052775 | APPLIANCE FOR DRYING ARTICLES - A radio frequency (RF) laundry dryer includes, amongst other things, an RF generator, a drying surface and a Faraday cage enclosing the drying surface. The drying surface on which textiles are supported further includes an RF applicator having an anode and cathode coupled to the RF generator. At least a portion of the cathode substantially encompasses the anode to electrically shield the anode from the Faraday cage ensuring the formation of an e-field between the anode and cathode instead of the anode and the Faraday cage upon energizing the RF generator. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052776 | Drying apparatus for use in a lithography system - The invention relates to a drying apparatus for use in a lithography system for drying at least part of a surface on a first side of a planar target, such as a wafer. The apparatus has a drying device for eliminating liquid or droplets thereof from the first side of the planar target. The drying device has a first slit and a second slit arranged in close proximity of the target. A gap is present between the target and the drying device. Pressurized gas may be supplied via the first slit into the gap. The liquid may be discharged from the target by means of the pressurized gas through the second slit. The first and the second slit are configured to enable the pressurized gas to flow along the first side of the planar target substantially parallel to the planar target. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052777 | CRADLE HEELS - A high-heel cradle stability device with a tube-post, truss/beams/chords, insole, midsole, outsole, toe platform, bridge, pillar, arch, x-bracing, shank seating and a heel cup, having a pole for fitting the support pillars and sphere balls in a first seated raised area in a region underlying the forward edge of a heel bone, and a second shanked raised area underlying the metatarsal of the comforted arched between. A cradle structure to form part of a shoe, comprising a molded sole member of semi flexible material providing a plurality of fitting holes, said chassis holes fitted for a sole spherical ball. A lightweight platform and heel constructed as a frame for a build to resist drift. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052778 | MATERIAL FOR SHOE UPPER - Described are materials for a shoe upper, in particular for soccer shoes, with a particularly low weight and improved tensile strength. The material includes a first foil layer and a textile reinforcement layer, which is at least partially laminated with the first foil layer. The textile reinforcement layer includes a first textile material with at least three axes, each axis defining an orientation of a set of essentially parallel yarn-portions in the textile material. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052779 | DISPOSABLE SHOE BUDDY - A disposable shoe bottom cover for allowing a user easily cover the bottom of shoes being worn with a securely fitted, non-slip structure. The invention comprises a bottom base with a first front attachment lip, a second front attachment lip, a first back attachment lip, and a second back attachment lip. The bottom base is configured to be stretchable to be placed over and to cover the bottom of a shoe and the attachment lips provide opposing surfaces which allow the disposable shoe bottom cover to be secured to the bottom of a shoe by way of engaging the toe portion of the shoe and the heel portion of the shoe. The invention is operated by supplying manual force to stretch apart one front attachment lip and one back attachment lip, placing the bottom of a shoe on the stretched bottom base, and removing the manual force. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052780 | Internally Illuminated Footwear Component - The sole section of a shoe includes a midsole and an outsole, with the midsole being made from a translucent material. An illumination system is located inside the translucent midsole, causing the translucent midsole to be internally illuminated when the illumination system is active. Due to the translucent nature of the midsole light from the illumination system reflects internally throughout the midsole, increasing illumination. The light will also illuminate adjacent translucent components, such as the outsole if it is also made from a translucent material. Light from the illumination system can be blocked, such as by an opaque outsole or colored mold injection, and used to form an illuminated design or logo. By blacking out or covering sections of the translucent midsole, shapes and letters of visible light can be created in the negative space of the obstruction sections. This allows illuminated designs to easily be incorporated into footwear. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052781 | CLEATED FOOTWEAR WITH FLEXIBLE CLEATS - Flexible cleats for flexible footwear (e.g., with natural motion sole structures) include a cleat structure that generally has the appearance of a cleat that has been separated into individual component parts by one or more flex grooves formed into the sole structure. Such structures provide additional flexibility at the areas of the cleats so as to avoid a “stiff” feeling in certain areas and/or during certain activities. The flexible cleats may be arranged around one or more intersections of flex grooves provided in a sole member, optionally in the form of an array of sole pods provided at least in a forefoot area of the sole member. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052782 | Sole And Article Of Footwear - Articles of footwear and soles are disclosed. The article of footwear may include an upper; an outer midsole having a base coupled to the upper, and a rim portion extending from the periphery of the base, wherein the rim portion defines a plurality of spaced apart gaps; and an inner midsole disposed interiorly to the rim portion, wherein a portion of the inner midsole is disposed in at least one gap. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052783 | Spiraled heel for a shoe - A spiraled shoe heel is disclosed which comprises a spiraled section having an upper end and a lower end, a lift portion positioned at the lower end, and an end portion positioned at the upper end, the end portion for being attached to a heel of a shoe. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052784 | Snow Removal Device - A snow removal system is provided that includes a compression module having a tubular casing with an inlet, and an outlet having a converging cross-sectional surface area shape and air-hole perforations, a conveyor screw concentric to the casing spanning from the inlet to the outlet is powered to move and compact the snow at the outlet, a conveyor belt moves the output snow away from the compression module at a velocity v | 2015-02-26 |
20150052785 | Adjustable Slurry Spreader Plate Assembly - A spreader plate assembly for a pumped source of sand, water and rocks. Includes a generally horizontal plate spaced upstanding threaded rods affixed integrally with the plate, a splash guard affixed to the plate and located adjacent to a predetermined edge portion. An angled pipe receiving end attached to a pipe line containing slurry under pressure and an exiting end dispose above the plate located forward of the guard. Spaced arms extend horizontally from the exit end of the pipe and having collars slide on respective rods. Nuts are threaded below and above each collar, for adjusting distance between the exit end and plate to adjust the slurry output. Nuts adjust the collars to be equidistant from the plate, or the nuts on the forward rod can be adjusted to increase the distance of its collar from the plate to control the angle and control the direction of slurry. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052786 | EARTH-DISPLACING APPARATUS - There is disclosed an apparatus for displacing earth, comprising: a driver-operable powered vehicle at a forward position of the apparatus; one or more ground-displacing units coupled to the vehicle to be pulled thereby, the or each ground-displacing unit including a ground-engageable implement; and a powered dolly coupled to the unit(s) so as to provide to the apparatus locomotion which supplements that provided by the vehicle. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052787 | SELF-ADJUSTING CONNECTOR APPARATUS FOR TELESCOPED GROUND ENGAGING WEAR AND SUPPORT MEMBERS - Telescoped ground engaging telescoped wear and support members are provided with self-adjusting connector apparatus that releasably retains the wear member in a rearwardly telescoped orientation on the support member. In illustrated embodiments thereof, the connector apparatus includes cooperating ratchet structures operatively associated with the support and wear members and functioning to automatically re-tighten an abrasion-created loosened interfit between the wear and support members in response to a rearwardly directed operational force imposed on the wear member. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052788 | Personalized electronic greeting card - One embodiment of the present invention describes a deformable greeting card comprising a thin foldable substrate in the shape and form of a greeting card amenable to folding along predetermined fold lines, the thin substrate with embedded integrated electronic components and electrical contacts, the electrical contacts in electrical communication with integrated electronic components and routed to one edge of the thin substrate, and termination of the electrical contacts compatible with insertion into computer USB ports when the greeting card is folded along the predetermined fold lines. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052789 | Greeting Insert System - A greeting insert system that permits the self-selection of specific greetings to commemorate special occasions. The system enables the mixing and matching of various card jackets with distinct and separate greeting inserts to offer a wide variety of options for finished greeting cards. Alternatively, a greeting insert system may be utilized with commercially available blank card jackets of the end users choice. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052790 | IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM FOR BEER FONTS, GROWLERS, AND WINE BOTTLES - The present invention disclosure reveals an easily changed beer font and wine bottle or growler cork system that comprises easily changed standardized faceplates useful for quick identification. A font body is affixed to the industry standard beer tap or cork, a sliding mechanism allows for quick change of a identifying faceplate, and a magnet pair mounted on the faceplate and font body to assist the assembly's rigidity and security. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052791 | ELECTRIC FIREPLACE ABLE TO SHOW 3D FLAME - An electric fireplace able to show 3D flame includes a housing, an image screen, a flame processing device, a light processing device and a 3D flame image plate carved with a flame pattern. The 3D flame image plate is located in back of the image screen. The light processing device is located in back of the 3D flame image plate. The 3D flame image plate includes a base, a fence and a protection layer. The fence is sandwiched between the base and the protection layer. The base is close to the image screen. The protection layer is close to the light processing device. The light processing device makes the light from the first light source dynamic to provide a 3D flame effect to the 3D flame image plate. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052792 | Notebook Labeling System - A notebook labeling system that includes a variety of mounts to detachably attach a label to a notebook. The label includes an indicia surface that forms a visible, external display of indicia along a longitudinal axis of a notebook binder. The indicia identify and categorize the notebook. The label includes a mounting surface that utilizes an adhesive, clasps, and an elastic cord to attach the label to the notebook. The adhesive adheres to a pair of covers on the notebook for mounting the label to the notebook. The clasp pivots to a clamped position to form a tight clamp on the pair of covers or the binder. The clamp secures the label to the notebook. The elastic cord wraps around the cover to mount the label to the notebook. The label is viewable from an upright position, a flat position, or when multiple notebooks are stacked. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052793 | Firearm Magazine Securing Apparatus, Method and Kit - A device for converting a firearm to a fixed magazine is disclosed. The device includes a magazine catch member having a through hole, and a one way threaded member comprising a threaded section and a head. The threaded section is able to pass through the through hole, and the head is configured so that a screw driver is only able to rotate the one way threaded member in a tightening direction. A kit for enabling a user to fix the magazine is also disclosed. A method for loading a magazine having a fixed magazine is also disclosed. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052794 | POLYMER/COMPOSITE FIREARMS AND A PROCESS FOR STRENGTHENING POLYMER/COMPOSITE FIREARMS - A strengthened firearm includes at least one metal/composite material formed into at least one firearm component, and a polymer/composite material combined with the at least one firearm component. The metal/composite material replaces the polymer/composite material in a specific area or component of the firearm that may be weak or tend to fail earlier than other areas or components of a polymer/composite firearm. The method of combining the multiple materials allows for additional strength in the firearm. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052795 | ANTI-RATTLE COLLAPSIBLE BUTTSTOCK - An apparatus for an anti-rattle assembly for a collapsible buttstock for a firearm may include a baseplate with a plurality of lower guides and a plurality of fasteners wherein the plurality of fasteners removably secure the anti-rattle assembly to a plurality of fastener positions of a buttstock body. The anti-rattle assembly may further include a pressure plate with one or more ridges to engage one or more rail surfaces of a receiver extension and a plurality of upper guides and a plurality of biasing members wherein the pressure plate is vertically aligned with the baseplate and the plurality of biasing members are coupled between the upper guides and the lower guides and bias the one or more ridges against the one or more rail surfaces. The anti-rattle assembly restricts the movement of the receiver extension in a tubular aperture of the buttstock body. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052796 | SCOPE GUARD APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - According to at least one exemplary embodiment, a scope guard may be coupled to a weapon or other device to protect one or more accessories, such as a scope, holographic sight, red dot sight, reflex sight or the like. Additionally, a scope guard may protect the device or components of the device itself, such as a gun barrel, a gun stock, a gun rail, or a gun action. Additionally, the scope guard may be designed to protect and conceal accessories, components, and the device itself from collisions, shock, trauma, brush, clothing, and other gear, and, if a weapon, enemies, intruders or other opposition forces. Additionally, the scope guard may be lightweight. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052797 | COLLAPSIBLE WATERFOWL FLAG - A collapsible waterfowl flag comprises a framework including a shaft, a runner, a pair of arms pivotally attached to the top end of the shaft, a pair of support bars pivotally attached to and extending between the runner and each of the pair of arms, a flexible panel having a body portion attached to and extending along the shaft and two wing portions attached to the pair of arms and extending from opposite sides of the body portion, the framework movable between collapsed and open configurations by moving the runner relative to the shaft between first and second positions, the framework and panel gathered around the shaft in the collapsed configuration, and the arms and support bars extended perpendicularly from the shaft in the open configuration thereby deploying the panel in a substantially planar disposition resembling a flying waterfowl. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052798 | Selectively Bendable Remote Gripping Tool - A selectively bendable remote access gripping tool, includes a jaw portion having a pair of jaws or nets movable relative to each other between clamped and opened positions thereof, a handle portion spaced apart from the jaw portion by a bendable central portion that has a hollow, corrugated member that is bendable, and a cord extending through the hollow bendable member that connects the jaw portion and the handle portion. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052799 | APPARATUS FOR CAPTURING FRUIT FLIES - Disclosed herein is a trap for flying pests that does not require the use of chemicals and can be packaged in such a way that it can be present in public areas without being unsightly or intrusive. The trap is reusable, easy to set up, easy to clean, and easy to operate. An example trap includes a gathering vessel, fluid trap, conduit, vacuum, and timing device. The gathering vessel includes a container to hold attractant bait. One end of the conduit is coupled to the gathering vessel and the other end designed to be submerged within fluid inside the fluid trap. The vacuum is coupled to the fluid trap and removes air from the fluid trap to cause air and flies to flow from the gathering vessel, through the conduit, and into fluid inside the fluid trap. The timing device periodically activates and deactivates the vacuum. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052800 | PARASITE ELIMINATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for eliminating parasites and parasitic insects. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method for eliminating parasitic insects, such as bed bugs through use of uniform directional heating. In exemplary embodiments of the present invention, radiant heat is used over a designated period of time (e.g., cleaning cycle) in order to eliminate parasites in a contaminated area enveloped by a blanket like structure. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052801 | Water for Emulsifying Oil, Method of Manufacturing Water for Emulsifying Oil, and Method and Apparatus for Emulsifying Oil - A liquid can be used for emulsifying oil. The liquid includes water, a first additive within the water and a second additive within the water. The first additive includes a metal hydride, where a negative hydrogen ion (H | 2015-02-26 |
20150052802 | Asphaltene Stabilization in Petroleum Feedstocks by Blending With Biological Source Oil and/or Chemical Additive - Biological source oils, including, but not limited to, algae oil, stabilize the presence of asphaltenes in petroleum feedstocks, such as crude oil, to help avoid or prevent problematic issues caused by the asphaltenes, such as sludges, plugging, deposits, fouling and/or corrosion in the production, transferring and processing of the petroleum feedstocks. Chemical additives such as phenol-based resins, and reaction products or combinations of long chain alpha-olefins and/or small chain aldehydes and/or long chain alkyl phenate sulfides and/or metal oxide-based colloidal hydrocarbon-based nanodispersions, may also stabilize the presence of asphaltenes in petroleum feedstocks. By “stabilizing” is meant keeping the asphaltenes in solution in the petroleum feedstocks. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052803 | GAS OIL COMPOSITION - To provide a gas oil composition providing superior low temperature performance as compared with the conventional techniques. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052804 | DIESEL FUEL COMPOSITION - A fuel composition is disclosed comprising a major amount of hydrocarbons boiling in the diesel range and an effective deposit-controlling amount of at least one stability additive or at least one antioxidant additive or mixtures thereof, and wherein the fuel composition contains no more than 30 ppm of active detergent additive or active dispersant additive or mixtures thereof. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052805 | Oxygen-Deficient Thermally Produced Processed Biochar from Beneficiated Organic-Carbon-Containing Feedstock - A renewable processed biochar composition made with an oxygen-deficient thermal sub-system from a processed organic-carbon-containing feedstock made with a beneficiation sub-system is described. Renewable biomass feedstock passed through a beneficiation sub-system to reduce water content to below at least 20 wt % and water-soluble salt reduction of at least 60% from that of unprocessed organic-carbon-containing feedstock on a dry basis. The processed feedstock is introduced into an oxygen-deficient thermal sub-system to result in renewable processed biochar having an energy density of at least 17 MMBTU/ton (20 GJ/MT) a water content of less than 10 wt %, and water-soluble salt that is decreased by at least 60 wt % on a dry basis from that of the unprocessed organic-carbon-containing feedstock. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052806 | Method for Producing Levulinic Acid from Lignocellulosic Biomass - A method for producing levulinic acid from lignocellulosic biomass comprising hemicellulose including one or more six carbon chain compound precursors comprises the steps of hydrolyzing the lignocellulosic biomass to form a first phase comprising partially hydrolyzed lignocellulosic biomass including cellulose and lignin and a second phase comprising one or more five carbon chain sugars and one or more six carbon chain sugars from degradation of the hemicellulose, separating the first phase from the second phase, and converting at least a portion of the one or more six carbon chain sugars to levulinic acid. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052807 | PROCESS FOR PURIFICATION OF BIOLOGICAL FEED MATERIAL - The present invention relates to a process for the purification of biological feed material and to a process for catalytically converting the purified biological feed material into hydrocarbons suitable as biofuel components. The purified feed material is treated in a reactor system including a catalytically active guard bed phase and a catalytically active main reaction phase. At least one of the phases includes a catalyst bed with a combination of hydrodeoxygenating (HDO) and hydrodewaxing (HDW) catalysts. The process provides biofuel with acceptable ignition and cold flow properties. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052808 | GARDENING BOX - A gardening box is disclosed. The gardening box may include a main body having a receiving space; a separation board having a plurality of through holes to secure water absorbing units and dividing said receiving space into an upper space and a bottom space; a plurality of observing holes located at a lower portion outside the main body; and a plurality of water absorbing unit secured at the separation board, and a lower portion of the water absorbing unit exposes at the bottom space to absorb water from the bottom space to moisturize soil and plants thereabove. Water level can be observed from the observing holes because the water level of the bottom space is identical to the observing holes according to the law of communicating vases. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052809 | PLANT GROWTH SYSTEM - A plant growth system is provided in which an irrigation device provides water and/or nutrients to a plant growth substrate. The plant growth substrate comprises an MMVF slab and a single MMVF block on a first surface of the MMVF slab. The MMVF slab comprises a drain hole which is disposed at one end of the surface, and the irrigation device provides water and/or nutrients to the substrate at a position more than 50% of the length of the slab away from the drain hole. This improves the control of water an nutrients in the slab as a whole. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052810 | PLANT GROWTH WEIGHT MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENT AND METHOD THEREOF - The weight measurement instrument comprises a support frame, a plant holder, and a load cell. The plant holder is assembled with the support frame and has an upper opening and a lower opening, a hydroponic plant can be planted in the plant holder and grow towards the upper opening and the lower opening; the load cell is fixed with the support frame and is used for measuring the total weight of the hydroponic plant automatically. A method for measuring the total weight of the hydroponic plant automatically is also provided. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052811 | ROTATING AND MOVABLE BED GASIFIER - The present invention includes a gasifier for gasifying fuels having a container with a top, sidewalls and a bottom for facilitating the gasifying process. One or more open vertical shafts extend downward inside the container for allowing a downdraft or updraft of air and fuel for the gasifying process. A rotating bed is preferably included inside the container and below the one or more shafts for receiving the fuel. The bed rotates essentially perpendicular to the shaft to facilitate even heating and gasifying of the fuel. The bed is further movable relative to the vertical shaft in order to increase or decrease the volume of fuel flow to the fuel. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052812 | Oxygen-Deficient Thermally Produced Processed Biogas from Beneficiated Organic-Carbon-Containing Feedstock - A processed biogas composition made with an oxygen-deficient thermal sub-system from a processed organic-carbon-containing feedstock made with a beneficiation sub-system is described. Renewable biomass feedstock passed through a beneficiation sub-system to reduce water content to below at least 20 wt % and water-soluble salt reduction of at least 60% from that of unprocessed organic-carbon-containing feedstock on a dry basis. The processed feedstock is introduced into an oxygen-deficient thermal sub-system to result in processed biogas having an energy density of at least 700 BTU/cubic ft (26 MJ/cubic meter), a carbon monoxide concentration of less than 20 vol %, and a carbon dioxide concentration of less than 15 vol %. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052813 | PARALLEL PATH, DOWNDRAFT GASIFIER APPARATUS AND METHOD - A method for using a downdraft gasifier comprising a housing and a refractory stack contained within the housing. The refractory stack may comprise various sections. Apertures in the sections may be aligned to form multiple columnar cavities. Each columnar cavity may comprise an individual oxidation zone. The method of use may include the steps of placing a feedstock into an upper portion of the refractory stack, measuring the temperature of each columnar cavity, and adjusting the flow of oxygen to a particular columnar cavity to maintain the temperature of the particular columnar cavity within a particular range. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052814 | SLIDER WINDOW ASSEMBLY - A slider window assembly for a vehicle includes a frame portion having an upper rail and a lower rail, at least one fixed window panel that is fixed relative to the frame portion, and a movable window panel that is movable along the upper and lower rails. The movable window panel is movable between a closed position and an opened position. The movable window panel may include a panel portion and a carrier element integrally formed with the panel portion, with the carrier portion slidably received in the lower rail and movable along the lower rail as the movable window panel is moved between its closed and opened positions. The window assembly may include conductive heater grids that are electrically powered without use of jumper wires that electrically connect between heater grids of the fixed window panel at opposite sides of the movable window panel. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052815 | PIVOTING SHUTTER HAVING ADJUSTABLE SLATS FOR BUILDINGS - A pivoting shutter having adjustable slats for buildings includes an upper panel provided with a first group of adjustable slats, mounted by the upper end thereof on a horizontal pivoting shaft. A lower panel is provided with a second group of adjustable slats, hinged by the upper end thereof to the upper panel and connected by the lower end thereof to a driving means for vertical movement for pivoting the panels between an open position and a closed position. First and second connectors are provided, which, when rotating the slats, link the adjustable slats of the first and second groups, respectively. A transmission mechanism links the two groups of slats in the closed position of the upper and lower panels, enabling in the closed position the simultaneous rotation of all the slats, and maintaining the groups of slats unlinked from one another in the open position of the panels. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052816 | ROTATABLE SLIDING WINDOW - The present invention relates to a window and more particularly, to a window incorporating means for effecting pivotal movement of the window panel out of the plane in which the panel is slidable so as to facilitate cleaning of both sides of the window panel. The window includes a top rail guide member | 2015-02-26 |
20150052817 | Window Lock With Corner Drive And Lock Points Along A Side And The Top Of The Window - A locking system for a casement window that provides a corner drive assembly for transmitting vertical movement of a lock bar along one side of the window frame into horizontal movement of a lock bar disposed along a top of the window frame. Thus, lock points on both the non-hinged side of the window frame as well as the top of the window frame may be provided. The corner drive assembly includes a side plunger that is coupled to the side lock bar and a top plunger that is coupled to a top lock bar. Both side and top keepers are provided to provide lock points along the non-hinged side as well as the top of the window. The system may also be extended with a second corner drive assembly in the second upper corner of the casement window and that may extend down the hinged side of the frame and sash as well. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052818 | DRAFT GUARD - A draft guard balancer is provided that attaches to, or is otherwise mechanically coupled to, or an integral part of, an existing balance shoe or balancer for a fenestration product such as a double hung window. The draft guard balancer creates a weatherstop along the track of the fenestration product that resists air, water, dirt, dust, pollen, and insects from entering the track and then the building. The draft guard balancer may be used with a balancer having a variety of springs, spring assemblies, balancer shoes and pivot bar arrangements. The draft guard balancer creates a seal that also prevents the increased friction that results from dirt and debris entering the track, thus making for a more energy efficient, easier to operate fenestration product. The draft guard balancer is equally applicable to both top and bottom sashes of a double hung window as well as other fenestration products. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052819 | MOVING WINDOW INSTALLATION STRUCTURE OF SLIDING WINDOW SYSTEM HAVING ALUMINUM ALLOY SASH STRUCTURE - The present invention relates to a moving window installation structure of a sliding window system. More specifically, the present invention relates to a moving window installation structure of a sliding window system which is configured to prevent a vertical reaction force from being applied between a rail and a roller for supporting the weight of a moving window that constitutes a sliding window having an aluminum alloy sash structure such that the moving window can be smoothly moved in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the rail and the sliding mobility of a large-sized window having a heavy weight can be improved, and to improve a profile cross-section structure of a window installation frame provided with a sliding window such that heat insulation can be remarkably improved and wind pressure resistance against wind pressure can be enhanced. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052820 | PRESS-IN SILL EXTENDER FOR THRESHOLDS - A threshold with a sill deck, a removable sill extender and a seal. The sill extender slides into a press-fit engagement with the sill deck such that the seal provides a press-fit connection between the sill deck and the sill extender. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052821 | ABRASIVE SLICING TOOL FOR ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY - A bond matrix for metal bonded abrasive tools includes a metal bond system, porosity and an optional filler. Tools according to embodiments of the invention exhibit long tool life, produce an acceptable quality of cut and can have self-dressing properties. The bond matrix can be used, for example, in abrasives tools configured for the electronics industry, such as 1A8 wheels for slicing ball grid arrays (BGAs) and other such slicing operations. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052822 | LAPPING SLURRY HAVING A CATIONIC SURFACTANT - A lapping slurry and method of making the lapping slurry are provided. The lapping slurry comprises abrasive grains dispersed in a carrier. The carrier comprises water, ethylene glycol and between about 0.5 wt % to about 60 wt % surfactant. Abrasive particles are positively charged when dispersed in ethylene glycol having a pH in a range of from 5 to 9, as evidenced by zeta potentials. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052823 | BORON NITRIDE COMPOSITES - According to one embodiment, a composite product includes hexagonal boron nitride (hBN), and a plurality of cubic boron nitride (cBN) particles, wherein the plurality of cBN particles are dispersed in a matrix of the hBN. According to another embodiment, a composite product includes a plurality of cBN particles, and one or more borate-containing binders. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052824 | AGGLOMERATE ABRASIVE GRAIN COMPRISING INCORPORATED HOLLOW MICROSPHERES - An agglomerate abrasive grain includes a mixture of individual abrasive grains and hollow bodies, wherein the abrasive grains and the hollow bodies are held together via a binding matrix of aluminosilicate and alkali silicate, and the agglomerate abrasive grain has an open porosity and a closed porosity in each case ranging from 5% by volume to 40% by volume, wherein the total porosity of the agglomerate abrasive grain is less than 50% by volume. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052825 | ABRASIVE PARTICLES, METHOD OF MAKING ABRASIVE PARTICLES, AND ABRASIVE ARTICLES - Shaped ceramic abrasive particles include a first surface having a perimeter having a perimeter comprising at least first and second edges. A first region of the perimeter includes the second edge and extends inwardly and terminates at two corners defining first and second acute interior angles. The perimeter has at most four corners that define acute interior angles. A second surface is disposed opposite, and not contacting, the first surface. A peripheral surface is disposed between and connects the first and second surfaces. The peripheral surface has a first predetermined shape. Methods of making the shaped ceramic abrasive particles, and abrasive articles including them are also disclosed. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052826 | Inside Corner Gutter Piece - An inside corner gutter piece for a roof gutter system having an angled outer wall of a center segment extending at a 45 degree angle to outer walls of two straight end segments, the outer wall of the center segment acting as a flow diverter for directing rain runoff from a roof valley into connected straight gutter sections, with a top and down turned edge acting to block a rainwater off-flow stream from flowing up and out of the outer wall of the inside corner gutter piece. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052827 | Dome Enclosure - A dome enclosure that can be constructed on any foundation includes a plurality of dome structures and a bonding material. Each of the plurality of dome sections has a curved beam, a wall bracket, and a plurality of blocks. The wall bracket rests on the foundation and can be fitted for straight walls, curved walls, corners, etc. The curved beam is positioned into the wall bracket, wherein the wall bracket can be moved to readjust the position of the curved beam. The plurality of blocks is supported by the curved beam, wherein the plurality of blocks of an arbitrary section spans the distance to a subsequent section. Once the plurality of dome sections has been erected around the foundation, the bonding material is poured, or otherwise applied, wherein a single solid structure is formed. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052828 | BI-DIRECTIONALLY RAISABLE DRILLING RIG MAST - Disclosed herein is a bi-directionally raisable drilling rig mast system that includes a drilling rig mast having a bi-directional mast erection connection, a first erection connection positioned proximate a first side of a rig substructure, and a second erection connection positioned proximate a second side of the rig substructure, the second side being at an opposite side of the rig substructure from the first side. The system further includes at least one mast erection apparatus having an upper end that is adapted to be pivotably attached to the bi-directional mast erection connection and a lower end that is adapted to be pivotably attached to the first erection connection for erecting the drilling rig mast from the first side of the substructure, the lower end being further adapted to be pivotably attached to the second erection connection for erecting the drilling rig mast from the second side of the substructure. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052829 | ADJUSTABLE PEDESTAL FOR PARTITION - A pedestal for supporting a partition and a method for a partition. The pedestal includes a base for mounting onto a floor, the base having a peripheral outer surface. The pedestal also includes a body having a first end opposite a second end and an inner surface proximate the first end interfacing with the base peripheral outer surface. A cap is coupled to the body proximate the second end, and a bracket is coupled to the cap for coupling with a partition. The method includes connecting a base to a floor, coupling a body of to the base, coupling a sleeve to the base on which is coupled a bracket, and coupling the partition to the bracket. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052830 | Niche-Assist Inurnment System - A niche-assist inurement system for simplifying the insertion of a cremation urn into a niche in a columbarium including a bracket, for temporary attachment to the frontal surface of the open niche, the bracket having an elongated body and a load supporting upper surface that slidingly supports a sled on which the cremation urn is placed and which is adapted to carry the urn into the niche and be retracted from the niche leaving the urn inside the niche. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052831 | ADJUSTABLE BRACKET FOR THE ATTACHMENT OF BUILDING CLADDING SYSTEMS - A device for use in the fastening of a panel or cladding to a wall is disclosed. The device includes a base plate, a panel connecting plate, and a connecting assembly that connects the panel connecting plate to the base plate and that is constructed and arranged so as to provide minimal thermal bridging between the base plate and the panel connecting plate through an insulation layer that covers the base plate and the wall while simultaneously providing structural integrity for attaching the panel or cladding to the wall. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052832 | BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY ROOM - A hotel room with furniture arranged for optimal television viewing from a bed and another location, such as a sofa or second bed. Furniture pieces are connected or closely aligned together and are arranged so that they provide premium viewing for a television, regardless of a location of a person within the hotel room. To this end, embodiments utilize furniture arrangements where the bed and/or sofa are turned at an angle to the walls of the room, and the room is laid out efficiently to account for this different design affect. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052833 | FACE PANELS FOR LOADING DOCK SEALS AND SHELTERS - Example flexible face panels for dock shelters and dock seals at a loading dock are disclosed. An example seal assembly includes a projection panel mountable to extend outward from the wall in proximity with a doorway. A first face panel extends from the projection panel in front of the doorway when the projection panel is mounted to the wall, where the first face panel has a first distal edge spaced apart from the projection panel. A second face panel extends from the projection panel in front of the doorway when the projection panel is mounted to the wall, where the second face panel having a second distal edge spaced apart from the projection panel. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052834 | GROUND MOUNTED SOLAR MODULE INTEGRATION SYSTEM - Embodiments of the present inventions are directed to systems, devices for use with systems, and method of mounting and retaining solar panels. A solar module mounting system may include: a support mechanism including a support post pivotably attached to a support base, and an attachment module for attaching a solar panel to the support mechanism. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052835 | DOOR ASSEMBLY WITH PIVOTABLE LOCKING EXTENSION - An improved door assembly includes a door frame having a door jamb and a door having a fixed portion including a hinged side and a locking side where the hinged side of the door is hinged to the door frame. At least one of the hinged side and the locking side of the door has at least one pivotable door portion configured to pivotably move between a retracted position inside the door and an extended position that extends inside at least one complementary shaped channel within the door jamb of the door frame to interlock the door and the door frame. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052836 | CRUCIFORM TOWER - A tower includes a plurality of stacked sections extending in a longitudinal direction from a base section to a top section. At least one of the stacked sections includes a first block and a second block joined together. The first block and the second block have interlocking portions such that a first portion of the first block is located above a first portion of the second block in the longitudinal direction. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052837 | MASONRY WALL ASSEMBLY - The present invention includes a method and a unit for a masonry wall system, each unit comprising a face shell wherein the interior surface has a transverse axis running from the top surface to the bottom surface of the face shell, and one or more webs having a front end and a rear end, wherein the rear end of each web is integral with or attached to the interior surface of the face shell along the transverse axis. The method for wall construction further comprising positioning one or more vertical reinforcement rods or tendons with one end embedded in a wall-foundation and laying a layer wall units on the wall-foundation such that the one or more webs of the layers of wall units are aligned, and the vertical reinforcement rods or tendons run through or are adjacent to the webs of the wall units. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052838 | LAMINATE BUILDING MATERIALS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND INSTALLING THE SAME - Magnesium oxide cement sheathing is laminated to plywood, OSB, wood, steel, other building products or other substrates to enhance fire, structural and sound performance of the substrate to meet new and more stringent fire codes while also providing water, insect, mold and rot protection. Further, the magnesium oxide cement board laminated to a foam core enhances fire performance and mold and rot protection over that of the foam core alone. The magnesium oxide laminate is used in wall, floor and roof assemblies to meet or exceed performance as specified in the building codes. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052839 | BRACKET FOR CONCRETE FORMS - The present invention provides in one aspect for a bracket for use with insulated forms for concrete walls. The bracket has an attachment plate for overlying the exterior of the insulated form to provide for a means of attaching the header or rim joist to the bracket. The bracket is provided an anchoring plate extending from the attaching plate for insertion into the interior of the insulated form. The present invention also provides for a method of attaching a header or rim joist to a concrete wall formed using insulated forms. The method involves cutting a vertical slot in the insulated form and inserting a bracket into the slot. The bracket has an attachment plate for overlying the exterior surface of the insulated form and an anchoring plate extending from the attachment plate through the slot into the interior of the insulated form. Concrete is poured into the form and allowed to set, after which the header or rim joist is attached to the brackets. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052840 | Multi-Layered Cladding Frame System - The present invention provides a multi-layered framing system for securing cladding to an exterior wall having exterior insulation. The framing system provides horizontal elements positioned across the exterior insulation, wherein the horizontal elements are secured to studs within the wall using fasteners. Vertical elements are secured to the horizontal elements. Then panels of cladding are secured to the vertical elements. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052841 | STRUCTURE INCLUDING NON-STRUCTURAL JOINT - An assembly includes a first block including a first end; and a second block assembled with the first block at a same height as the first block, the second block including a second end facing the first end of the first block. The first block and the second block are connected to the assembly such that there is no structural connection between the second end of the second block facing the first end of the first block. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052842 | ARCHITECTURAL CONCRETE AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - A method of forming an architectural concrete structure having a desired look (i.e., color) and texture, wherein the method generally includes pouring a base concrete layer using conventional concrete. A surface concrete mixture is prepared and includes a mixture of sand and small aggregates to give the surface concrete mixture the desired color and texture for the architectural concrete structure. The base concrete layer provides strength and durability to the concrete structure, while the surface concrete layer provides the desired look and texture of the concrete surface. The surface concrete mixture preferably includes small aggregates to create a smooth and uniform texture. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052843 | PARTITION MOUNT WITH INTEGRATED PLUNGER ASSEMBLY - A partition mount system includes an integrated plunger assembly. The integrated plunger assembly is constructed and arranged to be integrated into an interior of an end of an extension pole, for example a standard telescoping extension pole. Mounting of the plunger in an interior portion of the pole in this manner provides for a sleek design that is relatively lightweight. Assuming that the pole in which the anchor is mounted is part of a telescoping pole system, the anchor and plunger do not interfere with full travel of the interior pole with respect to other poles in the telescoping system. In this manner, operation of the telescoping pole system is not inhibited by the integrated plunger assembly. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052844 | Deck System and Components Thereof, and Methods of Assembling and Disassembling Deck Systems and Components - Deck systems, deck system components making up the deck systems, and methods of assembling and disassembling deck system components and the deck systems are described herein. A box-frame can be assembled from box-frame segments, angle clips, and fasteners. A box-frame can be supported by posts attached to the box-frame using post brackets and fasteners. Joist assemblies can be assembled using joist segments, joist spacers, and fasteners. Joist assemblies can be positioned within the box-frame. The joist assemblies can be secured to box-frame segments or another joist assembly using roll-lock tabs and roll-lock tab receivers and locking tabs and locking tab retainers that part of extrusions making up the box-frame segments, joist spacers, or joist segments. Deck boards can be secured to the joist assemblies using deck screws or deck clips. The post brackets can accommodate support posts below deck boards and railing posts extending above deck boards. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052845 | ENHANCED DECK ASSEMBLY FACILITATION METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Structures and protocols are presented for providing enhanced assembly tolerances (for thermal or manufacturing variations, e.g.) in constructing gazebos or other standalone decking systems, decks adjoining a house or other primary structure, or other such structures for walkways or human occupancy. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052846 | TOWER PORTION - A tower portion for a wind turbine includes at least one wall segment and at least one opening segment. The opening segment includes an opening, one or more inner edges, two side edges, an upper edge and a lower edge, the opening being delimited by the one or more inner edges. The wall segment is shaped as less than a full 360° ring. The opening segment is coupled with the wall segment by the side edges. The opening segment and the wall segment form segments of a ring and when coupled form a full 360° ring. The opening segment has a variable thickness increasing from the side edges to the inner edges. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052847 | WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE - Disclosed is a waterproofing membrane that comprises a carrier sheet (layer A); a waterproofing adhesive (layer B); a protective coating (layer C), wherein the protective coating is substantially free of surfactant and comprises an acrylic or methacrylic polymer or copolymer, an inorganic filler and a white pigment; and a releasable material (layer D), wherein the releasable material comprises amorphous nanoscale silica and a polymeric binder. The waterproofing membrane does not require a release liner, binds strongly to concrete cast against it (even after UV exposure), tolerates foot traffic, and withstands immersion in water over an extended period. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052848 | TOOL HANDLING SYSTEM - A tool handling system ( | 2015-02-26 |
20150052849 | RUCKERS, RERUCKERS, DERUCKERS AND/OR SKIN BRAKES WITH STACKED GRIPPER LAYERS AND RELATED GRIPPERS - Methods, apparatus and associated devices for one or more of rucking, derucking, braking or rerucking sleeves of covering material off of and/or onto a chute body include a gripper with a stacked set of discrete gripper layers with forward facing protrusions. The grippers can have an automated stroke cycle whereby cooperating pairs of gripper assemblies can be configured to travel inwardly a distance sufficient to snugly abut an outer surface of a chute body and remain in contact with the chute body while traveling in a longitudinal and/or axial direction to contact covering and pull the covering along the chute body. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052850 | COMBINATION CHAMBER AND EXTERNAL SUCTION VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE - A combination chamber and external suction vacuum packaging machine is operable to evacuate a vacuum bag and seal closed an open margin of the bag. The vacuum packaging machine includes a base and a lid that define a vacuum chamber operable for use in a chamber packaging operation, where the bag is entirely received within the vacuum chamber, and an external packaging operation, where only part of the bag is received within the vacuum chamber. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052851 | AUTOMATIC PACKAGING MACHINE FOR CONTINUOUSLY PACKAGING PRODUCTS EACH WRAPPED IN A SINGLE ENVELOPE AND METHOD FOR CONTINUOUSLY PACKAGING PRODUCTS EACH WRAPPED IN A SINGLE ENVELOPE - Automatic packaging machine ( | 2015-02-26 |
20150052852 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CAN MANUFACTURE AND CANNING - A method and a device for can manufacture and canning, having cans manufactured in a manufacturing process and filled in a filling process, the manufacturing process being integral with the filling process in one plant, and the cans being transported from the manufacturing process to the filling process in a hygienic conveyor. | 2015-02-26 |
20150052853 | FILLING PLANT FOR CONTAINERS AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE FILLING PLANT - A filling plant for containers and a method for operating the filling plant. At least two separately controllable transport paths for pressureless container transport, each including at least one single-track container buffer, are provided downstream of a filling machine, and the transport paths can, according to requirements, flexibly be charged with containers having a round or non-round cross-section and in the event of a production failure in one of the transport paths at least the other transport path can still be used for production. | 2015-02-26 |