16th week of 2018 patent applcation highlights part 25 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20180105987 | SOFTENER COMPOSITION - A softener composition for use in the manufacture of paper includes a softener and an acidic material, wherein the softener composition has a relative acidity (RA) value of more than 0.05. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105988 | A composition for use as a paper strength agent - The present disclosure relates to a method and composition for increasing wet and/or dry strength of a paper product. The method comprises adding a composition comprising at least one polymer having a molecular weight more than 0.5 million Dalton and a degradation agent to a pulp suspension, and forming said paper product. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105989 | HINGE/TAPER CLAMP ROD HOLDER INSERT - A metering rod holder assembly for supporting a metering rod in compressive engagement with a surface from which a fluid is to be metered. The rod holder assembly includes a base member having a channel opening to a first face thereof, and a rod bed insert at least partially received in the channel of the base member in spaced relation to a base wall of the channel. The rod bed insert includes a metering rod slot for receiving a metering rod, and a flank engaging surface engaged with at least one flank surface of the base member, the rod bed insert movable from a first position to a second position within the channel. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105990 | Differential Cellulose Content Articles - Articles, such as sanitary tissue products, including fibrous structures, and more particularly articles including fibrous structures having a plurality of fibrous elements wherein the article exhibits differential cellulose content throughout the thickness of the article and methods for making same are provided. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105991 | Fibrous Structure-Containing Articles that Exhibit Consumer Relevant Properties - Articles, such as sanitary tissue products, including fibrous structures, and more particularly articles including fibrous structures having a plurality of fibrous elements wherein the article exhibits differential cellulose content throughout the thickness of the article and methods for making same are provided. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105992 | Fibrous Structure-Containing Articles that Exhibit Consumer Relevant Properties - Articles, such as sanitary tissue products, including fibrous structures, and more particularly articles including fibrous structures having a plurality of fibrous elements wherein the article exhibits differential cellulose content throughout the thickness of the article and methods for making same are provided. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105993 | Absorbent and Resilient Fibrous Structures - Articles, such as sanitary tissue products, including fibrous structures, and more particularly articles including fibrous structures having a plurality of fibrous elements wherein the article exhibits differential cellulose content throughout the thickness of the article and methods for making same are provided. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105994 | Absorbent and Compressible Fibrous Structures - Articles, such as sanitary tissue products, including fibrous structures, and more particularly articles including fibrous structures having a plurality of fibrous elements wherein the article exhibits differential cellulose content throughout the thickness of the article and methods for making same are provided. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105995 | FIBROUS STRUCTURE-CONTAINING ARTICLES THAT EXHIBIT CONSUMER RELEVANT PROPERTIES - Articles, such as sanitary tissue products, including fibrous structures, and more particularly articles including fibrous structures having a plurality of fibrous elements wherein the article exhibits differential cellulose content throughout the thickness of the article and methods for making same are provided. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105996 | Strong Fibrous Structures - Articles, such as sanitary tissue products, including fibrous structures, and more particularly articles including fibrous structures having a plurality of fibrous elements wherein the article exhibits differential cellulose content throughout the thickness of the article and methods for making same are provided. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105997 | Fibrous Structure-Containing Articles That Exhibit Consumer Relevant Properties - Articles, such as sanitary tissue products, including fibrous structures, and more particularly articles including fibrous structures having a plurality of fibrous elements wherein the article exhibits differential cellulose content throughout the thickness of the article and methods for making same are provided. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105998 | Fibrous Structures Exhibiting Improved Reopenability - Articles, such as sanitary tissue products, including fibrous structures, and more particularly articles including fibrous structures having a plurality of fibrous elements wherein the article exhibits differential cellulose content throughout the thickness of the article and methods for making same are provided. | 2018-04-19 |
20180105999 | Fibrous Structure-Containing Articles - Articles, such as sanitary tissue products, including fibrous structures, and more particularly articles including fibrous structures having a plurality of fibrous elements wherein the article exhibits differential cellulose content throughout the thickness of the article and methods for making same are provided. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106000 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING VERTICAL AND LATERAL POSITION FAULTS OF A TRACK AND TRACK MAINTENANCE MACHINE - A method for determining vertical and lateral position faults of a track employs a track position measuring system having a common reference base formed of a single measuring chord disposed centrally between the rails and extending in the longitudinal direction of the machine. Two sensors are disposed on a central track position measuring unit for determining a longitudinal height and for determining a versine. The sensors each contact the measuring chord. Each track position measuring unit has two laser scanners, which are associated with respective rails, for scanning in a y-axis extending normal to a longitudinal direction of the rails and in a z-axis extending in a vertical direction. A track maintenance machine for carrying out track position corrections is also provided. Thus, a simplification of the track position measuring system with increased accuracy can be achieved. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106001 | Durable joint seal system with flexibly attached cover plate - A system which creates a durable seal between adjacent horizontal panels, including those that may be curved or subject to temperature expansion and contraction or mechanical shear. The durable seal system incorporates a plurality of ribs, a flexible member between the cover plate and the ribs and may incorporate a load transfer plate to provide support to the rib from below, and/or cores of differing compressibilities. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106002 | AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF FOR A VIBRATORY PLATE COMPACTOR - A method for shutting off the vibration mechanism of a vibratory plate compactor assembly comprises sensing the force exerted on the vibrating plate compactor assembly, comparing the exerted force with a predetermined threshold force, and turning off the vibration mechanism if the threshold force is not met or exceeded. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106003 | PAVER ADHESIVE AND METHOD OF LAYING PAVERS - One inch paver tiles may now be set over a concrete pad for use by vehicular traffic. The method and dry concrete mix may be used to overlay concrete driveways. The paver tiles may be laid over a dry concrete mix comprising a latex polymer, Portland cement, sand and a hydration control agent. After laying the paver tiles in a field over the concrete mix in the dry state, a border of paver tiles or other material may be laid in a wet concrete mix prior to hydrating the field paver tiles. The dry concrete mix cures after hydration to form a strong layer adhering the paver tiles to the concrete pad for use by vehicular traffic. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106004 | Ejector Unit For A Road Milling Machine Or The Like - The invention relates to an ejector unit, in particular for a road milling machine, having an ejector that is replaceably mounted on a carrier. In one aspect the ejector is curved in a scoop-like fashion. In another aspect the ejector is reversible upon the carrier to allow the ejector to be reversed after one wear surface is worn, thus presenting a new second wear surface. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106005 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR STORING AND SPREADING A MATERIAL - A material spreading system may include a tote and a spreader attachable to a loading machine. The spreader may include a frame, an inlet, a lift arm, and a discharge mechanism configured to selectively discharge the material onto the ground. The tote may include a container having a plurality of walls enclosing an internal volume for storing a material. An opening may be formed in one of the plurality of walls and communicate with the internal volume. The tote may additionally include a lift arm engaging surface configured to engage the lift arm and permit the lift arm to manipulate the tote. The tote may also include a closure member at least partially covering the opening and configured to selectively permit transfer of the material from the container to the inlet of the spreader in response to the material exerting a force on the closure member. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106006 | DISCHARGE JET AND PILE-PLANK APPLYING THE SAME - Disclosed are a discharge jet and a pile-plank applying the same. The discharge jet may include a discharge jet body; the body is connected with a water inlet pipe; the shape of the body is basically the same as the pile-plank; a diameter of the discharge jet is in the range of 50 mm-500 mm; water jet holes are formed in the body; the diameter of each water jet holes is in the range of 1.5 mm-15 mm; each space between adjacent water jet holes is in the range of 8 mm-80 mm; and the maximum included angle formed by the water jet holes is in the range of 30°-180°. The discharge jet and a method for driving the pile-plank into the earth by the discharge jet have the advantages of wide application range, high construction efficiency and low cost. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106007 | A METHOD OF INSTALLING A PILE BY MEANS OF A PILE GUIDE - In a method of installing a pile in the sea bottom by means of a pile guide which has a frame and at least an upper and a lower pair of cooperating guide members, wherein the upper pair and the lower pair are located at a distance from each other in vertical direction. Each pair of guide members comprises a passive guide member and an active guide member. The passive guide members are moved to respective fixed initial guiding positions with respect to the frame and the active guide members are moved to the pile until the passive and the active guide members engage the pile, after which the pile is hold between the upper pair of guide members and between the lower pair of guide members during driving the pile into the sea bottom, during which the actual forces between the pile and the respective guide members are determined. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106008 | Portable Cofferdam System - A portable cofferdam system for isolating a working area from water such as a culvert. The portable cofferdam system generally includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall each having an interior side, an exterior side, an upper edge, a lower edge and a rear edge. A middle wall is connected to the sidewalls opposite of the rear edges of the sidewalls forming a substantially U-shaped structure. An opening formed between the rear edges of the first sidewall and the second sidewall to allow for positioning about or near the inlet of an object or area to be kept dry such as the inlet of a culvert. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106009 | Foundation Anchoring for a Working Machine - The present invention relates to an apparatus for anchoring a work machine to a foundation that comprises a mounting plate ( | 2018-04-19 |
20180106010 | FOOTING PLATES - A footing plate ( | 2018-04-19 |
20180106011 | BOOM CONFIGURATION FOR A SKID STEER LOADER - A vehicle includes a frame, an engine connected to the frame and operable to move the vehicle, an operator cab, a tool, and a boom arm. The boom arm includes a first linkage, a second linkage and a cylinder. The first linkage has a first portion connected to the frame and a second portion spaced from the frame. The second linkage has a first portion connected to the second portion of the first linkage and a second portion connected to the tool, the second linkage movable during boom operation within a first plane. The cylinder has a first portion connected to the first linkage and a second portion connected to the second linkage, such that the first linkage and the cylinder are movable during boom operation within a second plane. The first plane is offset from the second plane. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106012 | QUICK CHANGE COUPLING APPARATUS AND METHOD - Provided is a coupling apparatus including: an arrangement for attaching the coupler to an associated vehicle with at least one hydraulic cylinder and hydraulically driven wedge, and a pair of cutouts wherein the hydraulic cylinder drives the wedge between an upper mounting bracket and an adaptor installed in a lower mounting bracket of an implement. The provided adaptor includes: a pin with a first opening, a threaded pin with a second opening and a cap bolt inserted through the pin and into the threaded pin and secured thereto thus securing the attachment of the pin and threaded pin to the lower mounting bracket of an implement to be secured. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106013 | MOLDBOARD WEAR STRIP - A moldboard assembly is disclosed. The moldboard assembly may include a blade and a wear strip in sliding contact with the blade. The wear strip may include a high visibility material that is transferred onto the blade at a predetermined percentage of a useful life of the wear strip. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106014 | TRANSPORT CONTROL FOR WORK VEHICLES - A control system for a work vehicle has at least one controller and at least one operator control with one or more control inputs configured to send control signals to the controller. The controller is configured to output a plurality of control commands corresponding to one or more control signals from a single activation event of the one or more control inputs. The control commands are configured to effect movement of multiple work implements into stowed orientations. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106015 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL REEL CARRIER-VAC-SPOIL MATERIAL HANDLING CONTAINER AND METHOD OF TRENCHING AND LAYING CABLE OR DUCT - Provided is a multifunctional reel carrier, spoil material handling container device having a first trailer or first truck bed, a first container constructed to contain spoil on the first trailer or first truck bed, at least one spoil transporting device constructed to transfer spoil from a micro trencher and deposit the spoil in the first container and constructed to transfer spoil from the first container to a fill device, and at least one reel holder constructed to hold a reel of cable and/or innerduct/microduct present on the first truck or first trailer, or present on a second trailer or second truck. Also provided is a method of using the multifunctional reel carrier, spoil material handling container device to lay cable and/or innerduct/microduct underground. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106016 | OUTPUT CHARACTERISTIC CHANGING SYSTEM FOR CONSTRUCTION MACHINE - A management server ( | 2018-04-19 |
20180106017 | Electric Drive of Mobile Apparatus - A mobile apparatus includes a main frame, an operating arm connected to the main frame, drive means configured to drive displacing means of the mobile apparatus, such as one or more wheels or tracks, drive means configured to drive the operating arm and a control system, connected to operating instruments for a driver, for controlling the drive means. The drive means for the displacing means includes an electric motor such that the drive of the displacing means is substantially electrical. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106018 | Construction Machine - The invention provides a construction machine in which the load torque at the time of engine start-up can be reduced even when the engine stops against the will of the operator. A hydraulic excavator includes a control device ( | 2018-04-19 |
20180106019 | WEAR PART MONITORING - A process and tool for monitoring the status, health, and performance of wear parts used on earth working equipment. The process and tool allow the operator to optimize the performance of the earth working equipment. The tool has a clear line of site to the wear parts during use and may be integrated with a bucket or blade on the earth working equipment. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106020 | Mounting Device for a Fitting Panel - A mounting device for a fitting panel has a base element ( | 2018-04-19 |
20180106021 | Sink System with Faucet in Sink Cover - The invention is a sink system in which a faucet is embedded within a sink cover. This allows a user to completely cover a sink, making the sink space available for other work without the inconvenience of disposing of a separate faucet fixture. The invention comprises a sink basin and a hinged sink cover attached to the basin. The sink cover fits exactly within the sink basin. The sink cover doubles as a faucet. It has a channel, which may extend entirely or partially through the sink cover, which directs a flow of water from a source of water, through the channel, and into the sink basin. The sink system may also have sensors and valves to control temperature and water flow, a digital display panel that displays temperature and flow rate, a user interface, or a visual indictor of water temperature, preferably by means of LED lights. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106022 | FAUCET APPARATUS - A faucet apparatus includes a rotating operation unit that rotationally operates water spouting and shutting off operations, and a flow adjustment operation and a temperature adjustment operation of hot and cold water, an acceleration sensor that detects an attitude and a rotating movement of the rotating operation unit, and a control unit. The rotating operation unit moves without striding across a horizontal plane at a time of performing a rotating operation from a first operation position to a second operation position around a predetermined rotation axis in the water spouting state. The acceleration sensor is set in a state where a rotation axis at a time of rotating within a predetermined plane in response to the flow adjustment operation and temperature adjustment operation of the hot and cold water does not coincide with a gravity direction axis. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106023 | ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED SANITARY FITTING - The operating element ( | 2018-04-19 |
20180106024 | TOUCH DETECTION DEVICE FOR WATER HANDLING EQUIPMENT, AND FAUCET APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - A touch detection device has a sensing unit that includes a contact portion which comes into contact with an object, a vibration excitation element that vibrates the contact portion, a detection circuit that includes a drive circuit and a contact determination circuit, and an electrical wire that connects the vibration excitation element and the detection circuit, and is covered with a covering material. The vibration excitation element is covered with a potting layer made of resin through a predetermined internal space. While being inserted into the potting layer, the electrical wire has an end connected to the vibration excitation element, and an insertion portion inserted into the potting layer includes a non-covering portion formed by peeling of the covering material. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106025 | INTERNAL DRAIN HAIR AND DEBRIS STRAINING ASSEMBLY - Various embodiments for a drain debris straining assembly are described, where the drain debris straining assembly can be positioned inside a drain to collect hair and other debris. A drain debris straining assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present application includes a basket assembly. The basket assembly includes a basket body surrounding a hollow core and at least one opening configured to filter fluid to entrap debris. The basket assembly further includes a flexible rib configured to compress against an internal diameter of a drain flange to form a seal between the basket assembly and the drain flange. The drain debris straining assembly may also include a pop-up assembly having an interference ridge sized and positioned to contact at least one inner wall of the basket assembly to retain a vertical position of the pop-up assembly relative to the basket assembly. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106026 | WASHSTAND CABINET - Disclosed is a washstand cabinet. The washstand cabinet includes a washstand having a water supply valve and a washing bowl in which water is accommodated, a housing provided under the washstand to define an external shape thereof and having a modular space therein, and an air-conditioning module configured to discharge air outward from the housing or to move air into the modular space inside the housing. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106027 | WASHSTAND CABINET - Disclosed is a washstand cabinet. The washstand cabinet includes a washstand having a water supply valve and a washing bowl in which water is accommodated, a housing provided under the washstand and defining a storage space therein, at least one module accommodated inside the housing, the module being electrically operated, and a controller configured to recognize the module and control the recognized module. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106028 | WATER DISPOSABLE SYSTEM USING UNWANTED WATER - The present invention relates to water disposable system comprised of a connecting member having a first side of the connecting member which is connected to at least one unwanted water source which feeds unwanted water to the toilet tank via gravity and further comprises at least one valve to control the flow of unwanted water. The water tank of the toilet is connected to a second side of the connecting member to receive unwanted water and is further enabled to receive fresh water from a fresh water pipe. The water tank comprises a strainer and a standpipe to refill the toilet bowl and the tank simultaneously whilst preventing debris from clogging the small ports within the rim of the toilet bowl. A flushing lever and a second end of the lever is coupled with a rubber flap via a chain with a small float attached at the minimum water line. The purpose of the rubber flap is to allow sufficient water into the bowl in order to flush waste, and the small float attached to the chain is to maintain tension on the chain keeping the flap open when only a small amount of water is available and to allow efficient flushing. Fresh water is maintained at a minimum in the tank by the use of two floats in communication with respective levers to allow fresh water to enter the toilet tank up to a preset volume by water level within the tank. The first float is situated at a low height within the tank to maintain the minimum volume of water required to flush waste. The second float is situated at a height to maintain the maximum volume of water required to flush waste. The operation of the second float can be suspended, allowing empty volume in the toilet tank to be filled by unwanted or gray-water as it becomes available from the attached sources. Further, a button, wherein a first end of the button is enabled to be actuated by the user to flush the fresh water from the water tank and a second end of the button is coupled with a second float, wherein the second float does not allow the intake of the fresh water from the fresh water pipe until the button is actuated by the user. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106029 | RAIN OVERFLOW BASIN FOR COLLECTING AND STORING WATER - A rain overflow basin for collecting and storing rainwater, mixed water, or wastewater, has an inflow, an outflow, a basin chamber, a basin spillway, which is equipped with a weir threshold and is connected downstream of the basin chamber. A drain discharges the basin spillway, and a purification device purifies water flowing from the basin chamber to the basin spillway. A retention wall between the basin chamber and the basin spillway dams up water accumulating in the basin chamber. Water draining from the basin chamber is dammed up in a storage space is between the retention wall and the weir threshold, to reach the basin spillway via the weir threshold. The retention wall includes a passage opening. A purification device extends into the basin chamber such that water draining from the basin chamber through the passage opening into the storage space flows through the retention element. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106030 | SELF-STORAGE FACILITY, FABRICATION, AND METHODOLOGY - A self-storage facility. The facility comprises a first set of commercial containers forming a first level of storage volume and a second set of commercial containers, atop the first set, forming a second level of storage volume. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106031 | Collapsible Modular Building - A collapsible modular building is constructed from at least two building modules that are joined together to form the building. Each building module is constructed to be configured in either a collapsed or erect position. In the collapsed position, each module is individually transported to a site by trailer. Once offloaded, the modules are joined together to form the building, this joining together of the modules can be done while the modules are in the collapsed position or in the erect position. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106032 | Expansion Joint Seal with surface load transfer, intumescent, and internal sensor - An expansion joint design for supporting transfer loads. The system includes an elongated core and at least one longitudinal load-transfer member which are bonded together. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106033 | METHOD, ARRANGEMENT, LID AND ADAPTER FOR DRYING A WATER DAMAGED FLOOR - A water damaged floor ( | 2018-04-19 |
20180106034 | A FIRE-RESISTANT BUILDING JOINT SYSTEM - Described herein is a fire-rated system construction for building joint systems and method thereof, wherein a packing material and a non-porous adhesive article are used to pack and seal a building joint. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106035 | REINFORCED BRICK MASONRY COLUMN WITH POLYESTER THREAD REINFORCEMENT STRIPS - A method of reinforcing a masonry structure is described wherein polyester thread reinforcement strips are manufactured and mounted on the masonry structure to protect it from lateral forces caused by earthquake and other natural occurring phenomena that generally produce bending moments in the masonry structure. The disclosed method can easily and economically be applied to reinforce masonry structures in underprivileged regions. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106036 | BLOCKS AND MOLDS FOR BUILDING LANDSCAPE WALLS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE BLOCKS - The present disclosure generally pertains to blocks for building landscape walls and similar structures, the molds used to make the blocks, and the methods for making the blocks. Such block can be securely coupled to another block. A block can be vertically coupled to another block by coupling the dorsal face of one block to the ventral face of another block. The block can be horizontally coupled by coupling the male side of one block to the female side of another block. A secure, exemplary landscape wall may be created by coupling the blocks both horizontally and vertically to reach a desired height, width, and shape. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106037 | Insulated Partition for Use in a Building - A zipped insulated partition allows entry and exit through a building opening, but once closed, prevents drafts and energy loss from a house or commercial building into its attic (and other energy losing openings such as crawl spaces). The insulated partition improves upon the insular quality and upon safety as is it can be operated from the stairs or a ladder with one hand. The partition is permanently installed and airtight. It is toughly made and protects its insulation layer, and it is designed to have a variable R-factor. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106038 | RETAINING WALL CONTAINING WALL BLOCKS WITH WEIGHT BEARING PADS - A retaining wall having a plurality of courses of retaining wall blocks including a first upper course and a second lower course. Each retaining wall block has opposed front and rear faces, opposed first and second side surfaces, and opposed and substantially parallel upper and lower surfaces, and at least one weight bearing pad extends from one of the upper and lower surfaces. The at least one weight bearing pad extends substantially from the rear face to the front face of the block. The weight bearing pads are the only areas of contact between the blocks in the first upper course and the blocks in the second lower course. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106039 | DENSIFIED FOAM CORE (DFC) BOARD FOR USE AS A BACKING SURFACE - A waterproof board for use as a backing surface comprising a top face, a bottom face, a plurality of sides, a core layer having a thickness of about 5 millimeters, and a sound layer having a thickness of about 2 millimeters. The sound layer is generally interconnected to the core layer. The core layer may comprises at least two faces, either of which may comprise a textured surface. The textured surface may comprise either a substantially smooth finish or a substantially abrasive finish. The core layer comprises a densified foam material having a density of 490 kg/m | 2018-04-19 |
20180106040 | SHEATHING PULLER - A sheathing puller for use in a concrete post-tensioning system that includes at least one anchor assembly and a tension member comprising a cable and a sheath surrounding the cable, comprises a stationary coupler, a force applicator mechanically coupled to the stationary coupler, and a sheathing gripper mechanically coupled to the force applicator and configured to grip the sheath. Actuation of the force applicator may cause the sheathing gripper to grip the sheath and apply a longitudinal force thereto. The sheathing stationary coupler may be configured to engage the at least one anchor and the force applicator may be a pulley, screw, ratchet, bar clamp, pipe clamp, or screw clamp. Also disclosed is a method for mechanically coupling the stationary coupler to a fixed object, mechanically coupling the sheathing gripper to the sheath, and sliding the sheath along the tension member using the sheathing puller. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106041 | LIGHTWEIGHT JACK - A lightweight jack includes a pressure cylinder, where the pressure cylinder has a pressure cylinder passage and a pressure cylinder body, the pressure cylinder body being a block through which a cylinder body passage is formed. The pressure cylinder is mechanically coupled to the pressure cylinder. The lightweight jack further includes a hydraulic actuator, where the hydraulic actuator is coupled to the pressure cylinder body. The hydraulic actuator includes an inner hydraulic cylinder, the inner hydraulic cylinder mechanically coupled to an inner cylinder head, and an outer cylinder, the outer cylinder mechanically coupled to an outer cylinder head. The lightweight jack also includes an extending body, the extending body coupled to the hydraulic actuator. The extending body is a block through which an extending body passage is formed, wherein the pressure cylinder passage, the cylinder body passage, and the extending body passage are aligned to form a tension member channel. The lightweight jack also includes a strand grabber, the strand grabber mechanically coupled to the extending body. The pressure cylinder, outer cylinder, and strand grabber are made of aluminum, titanium, fiber reinforced plastic, polymers, or carbon fiber. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106042 | CONTINUOUS FIBER REINFORCING MATERIAL TENSION APPARATUS, CONTINUOUS FIBER REINFORCING MATERIAL TENSION METHOD, AND WEDGE BODY - The continuous fiber reinforcing material tension apparatus includes a pressing body that presses a sleeve to a side of a fixed structure and contains a hollow portion, in which a wedge body is allowed to reciprocate along a continuous fiber reinforcing material, a cylindrical bracket located in an opposite side of the sleeve from the pressing body and having an inner wall surface on which a projection is formed, a columnar rotary jig that is allowed to reciprocate inside the bracket, that engages with an end face of the wedge body, that has a spiral key groove that engages with a key, and that applies rotative force around an axis of the continuous fiber reinforcing material, and a piston that presses an end face of the rotary jig to a side of the fixed structure. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106043 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO PRODUCE A BITUMINOUS MEMBRANE SUPERFICIALLY COVERED BY GRAIN-BASED DECORATIONS - A system to produce a bitumen-based membrane provided with a bituminous surface covered by grains. The system comprises a movement device designed to more a preformed membrane in a predefined feed direction, a grain application machine comprising a rotating application drum provided with a plurality of cavities which are designed to receive grains in a loading region of said drum, a grain loading device designed to load the grains in the cavities in the loading region of the drum, and a grain retention device made of sintered polymer material, which is arranged in contact with a retention region for retaining the outer surface of the application drum so as to maintain the grains in the cavities until the latter reach an angular discharge position. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106044 | Load Support Structure For Use on Roof - A roof load support structure supports a load on a sloping metal panel roof such that substantially all of the load is conveyed through rails, which are mounted on roof panel ribs, thence through the roof panel ribs, and to underlying building support structure. Minor portions of the load can be conveyed through an upper diverter and a lower closure. The upper diverter diverts water laterally away from the support structure, in two opposing directions to two opposing sides of the support structure. The support structure spans at least first and second ones of the roof panels. Cut, terminal ends of an intermediate rib are cantilevered from purlins immediately above and below the support structure, and thus support middle portions of the upper diverter and the lower closure. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106045 | Rain Gutter Cleaning Tool - A rain gutter cleaning tool has a scraper portion and a hook portion connected on opposite sides of a main body portion, as well as a tool attachment portion. The scraper portion is used to maneuver debris within a rain gutter to within the user's reach, while the hook portion is used to maneuver debris underneath gutter hangers which provide obstacles to the use of the scraper portion. The tool attachment portion is internally threaded to accommodate an extension pole. Thus, the user is able to easily and effectively clear a significant portion of a rain gutter without having to climb down from a ladder and move the ladder to a new spot in order to bring more debris within their reach for cleaning. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106046 | MODULAR MULTIFUNCTION SHADING DEVICE, PARTICULARLY FOR A PERGOLA - A multifunction shading device, such as, for creating a pergola, including a structure that provides support for the device, modules equipped with a blind and a mechanism configured to control a length of the blind distributed along one axis of the structure. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106047 | Joint Assembly for Use in a Retractable Awning - An awning arm is provided in which internal components are concealed and in which tension is adjustable. The arm includes an elbow that includes an outer knuckle that includes a top tang and a bottom tang, the tangs rotatably engaged to a circular encasement of an inner knuckle via a plurality of bushings. Two hubs are concealed by the encasement and the tangs, the hubs secured within the two tangs. A webbing is secured within the hubs, a pull upon the webbing urging the rotation of the hubs and consequently the outer knuckle and the elbow as a whole. Arm extrusions are attached to the outer and inner knuckles, with the rotation of the elbow causing the bending and straightening of the arm. Components that prevent the arm from overextending are concealed within the elbow. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106048 | BUILDING PRODUCT DISPLAY SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A distributed communications system comprises a substrate coated with a coating comprising a plurality of particles dispersed therein, the particles being tunable in response to an electric field applied to the substrate; a sensor distributed near the substrate; and a central hub in communication with the sensor and the substrate. The central hub is embodied in a computer structure having non-transitory computer readable medium with computer executable instructions stored thereon executed by a digital processor to analyze data received by the sensor, determine a magnitude of the electric field based on the data received by the sensor; and activate the electric field. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106049 | FITTING EXTERNAL INSULATION SYSTEMS TO BUILDINGS - There is disclosed a method of retro-fitting an external insulation system to a building, and a retro-fit external insulation system for a building. One disclosed method comprising the steps of: mounting a plurality of support elements ( | 2018-04-19 |
20180106050 | FLOOR COVERING - Hard panels formed from a wood-based material and having a decorative layer for floor coverings are provided, at least on two opposite edges, with coupling devices made in one piece with the panels wherein similar panels may be coupled together to form a floor covering, wherein these coupling devices provide for an interlocking in a direction perpendicular to the plane of coupled panels, as well as in a direction perpendicular to the edges concerned and parallel to the plane of coupled panels. These coupling devices are constituted of a tongue and a groove. The top side of the tongue has a protrusion that cooperates with a meshing recess located in the lower side of the upper lip of the groove of the coupling devices, and a portion extending generally parallel with the plane of the panel to form a contact surface cooperating with the lower side of the upper lip of the groove. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106051 | CERAMIC TILE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CERAMIC TILES - Ceramic tile having a ceramic base layer and a cover glaze layer including a printed pattern, where the surface of the ceramic tile has a relief having structural features corresponding to the printed pattern. The structural features are at least partly formed in the surface of the ceramic base layer and manifest themselves through the glaze layer to the upper surface of the tile. Additionally, a method which allows for the manufacturing of such ceramic tiles. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106052 | DUTCHY WITH INTEGRATED PRESSURE INDICATOR - A dutchy for fastening to a frame, to secure at least one glass pane or panel against the frame, comprises opposed wings adjoined by at least one resilient web disposed substantially within a plane containing a line of flexure along which the at least one web bends. Each wing comprises at least an intermediate portion spaced from the frame, at least one foot for bearing against the glass pane, and at least one raised portion projecting forwardly beyond the front face of the web. A bearing surface for engagement by a fastener is disposed between the respective feet of the opposed wings. The raised portions of the wings are spaced apart along the line of flexure, such that when a force is applied to the bearing surface the web flexes elastically toward the frame, causing the opposed raised portions to move toward each other in proportion to the amount of the applied force. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106053 | BRACKET SCAFFOLD - A bracket scaffold for arrangement on a curved surface of a structure includes a first securing element arranged on the structure. The bracket scaffold has an end-side first coupling element which is, in particular in a limited manner, pivotably arranged on a first carrier of the bracket scaffold. A rotation axis of the first coupling element preferably intersects with the support location of the first coupling element on the first securing element. The pivot radius of the first coupling element describes in particular a concave pivot arc on the first carrier. The rotation axis is located from the first guide preferably in the direction of the free end of the first coupling element. Extension torques in the articulation, which is formed by the first guide, are minimized by the bracket scaffold being pulled away from the structure. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106054 | SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR USE IN CONSTRUCTION TO ASSIST IN SUPPORTING SUSPENDED CONCRETE - An apparatus for use in construction to assist in the support of suspended concrete during at least a curing phase of the concrete. The apparatus comprises a base member and a support member coupled to the base member and moveable relative to the base member between a first relative position (“first position”) and a second relative position (“second position”). A biasing mechanism is operatively coupled to the support member to bias the support member toward the second position. In use, the support member is positioned to engage and support the suspended concrete and move from the first position toward the second position as the concrete cures and contracts, to maintain substantially continuous support to the concrete during at least a substantial period of the curing phase. In the preferred embodiment the apparatus is configured for use with a support prop. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106055 | Integrated Construction System - Various implementations described herein are directed to an integrated construction system. In one implementation, the integrated construction system includes a first panel for a formwork configuration of the integrated construction system, a second panel for a shoring configuration of the integrated construction system, and a third panel for a worker access configuration of the integrated construction system. The first panel, the second panel and the third panel are the same panel type. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106056 | WHEELED CONCRETE SUPPLY HOSE MOVING DEVICE - A wheeled hose moving device that is movable over a support surface and that is operable to grasp, lift and move a concrete supply hose at the support surface. The device includes a wheeled support including a hose grasping device and at least one hose support element. The hose grasping device includes a pair of grasping arms configured to grasp and release a concrete supply hose. The hose grasping device is vertically movable between a raised position and a lowered position. The hose support element includes a pair of support arms that pivot relative to one another. The pair of grasping arms move from their opened state toward their closed state to engage and grasp the concrete supply hose. As the grasping device raises the grasped hose upward, the support arms pivot from their opened state toward their closed state to support the grasped and raised hose. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106057 | Dual Handled Screed Board Apparatus - A screed board for grading wet concrete comprising an elongated screed beam having a pair of spaced apart handles each having first and second ends where the first end of each handle is angularly attached to the beam and each handle comprises an elongated shaft having a hand grip fixed to and protruding from the top of the shaft proximate its top end, and a substantially semi-circular band secured to the top of the shaft at its top end. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106058 | WAVE GENERATOR WITH WAVE DAMPING - A wave-generating apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a wave pool with a bottom, wherein the bottom is upwardly-inclined along a length of the wave pool and defines a deep edge and a beach edge. A wave generator is placed adjacent to the deep edge. An open wave-damping trough is placed adjacent to the beach edge and adapted to retain water. The apparatus is constructed such that when the wave generator is not actuated, the pool retains water defining a static water level and a portion of the beach edge is above the static water level. When the wave generator is actuated, it creates a wave that propagates across the wave pool from the deep edge to the beach edge, and the wave energy is dampened when the wave encounters the water retained in the trough. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106059 | Alternating Paddle Mechanism for Pool Cleaner - A paddle wheel mechanism for a pool cleaner is provided. The paddle wheel mechanism includes a housing, a paddle wheel shaft, and a paddle wheel. The housing includes an internal flow area and the paddle wheel shaft is supported by the housing. The paddle wheel is supported by the paddle wheel shaft and includes a paddle wheel base extending along a base width, a first-type blade, and a second-type blade. The first-type blade extends radially outward from the paddle wheel base and includes a first blade portion extending from a first side of the paddle wheel base for a first blade width less than the base width. The second-type blade extends radially outward from the paddle wheel base and includes a second blade portion extending from a second, opposite side of the paddle wheel base for a second blade width less than the base width. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106060 | DEVICE FOR CREATING A FULCRUM TO REDUCE PHYSICAL EFFORT - A device is disclosed comprising a rigid frame having disposed thereon at least one opening for receiving a pole of a pool brush, the device further having means for securing the device in stationary position. The opening has a perimeter defining a surface adapted for use as a fulcrum. Means for securing the device may be one or a plurality of footpads, or it may be an elongated cord connected to the frame and adapted to secure about a stationary object. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106061 | TENSION CORD GUIDE IN A WIND TURBINE TOWER - A device for guiding bracing cables in a tower of a wind turbine. The device comprises at least one guide bracket to be arranged in the tower between a tower wall and at least one of the bracing cables, such that the at least one bracing cable bears against the guide bracket and is thereby guided along the tower wall, and a bracket mount for attaching the guide bracket to the tower wall, wherein the position of the guide bracket in the circumferential direction of the tower along the bracket mount can be changed in order to match the position of the at least one bracing cable. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106062 | Ground Anchoring Umbrella Stand - The present disclosure provides for a novel ground anchoring umbrella stand comprising a sleeve and a plurality of opposing pairs of forked anchor legs having horizontal sections extending radially from the sleeve and transitioning downwardly to vertical sections such that the umbrella stand may be freestanding and may be thrust into the ground for anchoring of the umbrella stand and an umbrella by a user's foot, on dry land or in a submerged environment. In a preferred embodiment, the horizontal sections of the anchor legs are adapted to torsionally strain between the sleeve and the vertical sections of the anchor legs such that, in an anchored position, the umbrella stand can self-return to an upright position upon the exertion and release of external forces acting upon the stand. The sleeve is preferably configured to securely receive a pole such as for a beach umbrella, a tent, a volleyball net, and a fishing pole. The sleeve further includes an aperture and a threaded locking bolt perpendicular to the sleeve such that the locking bolt extends through the aperture of the sleeve to engage a pole. The sleeve also includes a cup holder handle for holding a drinking cup of user and for removal of the stand from the ground. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106063 | TRELLIS ANCHOR BASE SUPPORT AND TRELLIS ANCHORING SYSTEM - A system of anchored structural support elements for use in horticulture, commonly referred to as a “trellis anchor,” as employed to support plant growth in orchards, vineyards, hop fields and the like, in both indoor and outdoor use. The trellis anchor and anchoring system has an anchor base support with a support cradle that extends from a footing to support superstructures. The support cradle receives a trellis pole anchor and the support cradle extends upward and at a support angle. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106064 | SHADING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - A system for providing shade onto a surface is described herein. The system includes a canopy configured for engagement with, and aerial suspension by, a frame. The frame includes a plurality of sections configured for end-to-end alignment from a left end to a right end of the frame. Each section is configured to engage with any adjacent sections to form the frame. The ends of the frame are secured to the surface, thereby aerially suspending the canopy and providing shade to the surface. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106065 | FOLDING VEHICLE ROOF TOP TENT - A folding vehicle roof top tent. The fixed base is in a ladder shape and fixed to the vehicle roof, and one end of the fixed base is connected to one end of the movable base which is in a ladder shape by a pair of the connection block assemblies. Each of the connection block assembly comprises a first connection block connected to the fixed base, a second connection block connected to the movable base, and a main connection block, both the first connection block and the second connection block are hinged to the main connection block. The support is hinged to the main connection block. The tent cloth covers the support in a fixed manner, and bottom edges of the tent cloth are fixedly connected to the fixed base and the movable base simultaneously. One end of the telescopic ladder is hinged to the other end of the movable base. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106066 | EAVE STRUCTURE AND HIGH-TOP TENT FRAME HAVING SAME - Disclosed are eave structures and tent frames with eave structures. A tent frame includes supporting poles, side pole units, an upper frame, and two or more eave structures. An eave structure includes a sleeve member, first, second and third corner poles, and an eave pole. The sleeve member is coupled or formed with a first connector fixedly coupled with an upper end portion of a supporting pole. The first, second and third corner poles collectively form a substantially triangular pyramid when unfolded. The eave pole has a first end portion pivotally connected with the first or second corner pole and a second end portion slidably coupled with the sleeve member. The eave structures can be folded and unfolded together with the supporting poles, side pole units and the upper frame. When unfolded, the eave poles of the eave structures extend beyond the supporting poles. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106067 | EAVE STRUCTURE AND TENT FRAME HAVING SAME - Disclosed are eave structures and tent frames. A tent frame includes a supporting pole, a fixed connector fixedly coupled with an upper end portion of the supporting pole and at least one sliding connector slidably coupled with the supporting pole and movable along the supporting pole below the fixed connector. An eave structure includes first and primary eave poles, each having a first end pivotally connected with the fixed connector. An eave structure also includes first and second support eave poles, each having a first end pivotally connected with the at least one sliding connector and a second end pivotally connected with the corresponding first or second primary eave pole. When the tent frame is unfolded, the first and second primary eave poles extend outwardly and upwardly with respect to the supporting pole, and form a first angle in-between. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106068 | EAVE STRUCTURE AND TENT FRAME HAVING SAME - Disclosed are eave structures and tent frames with eave structures. A tent frame includes supporting poles, side pole units, an upper frame, and two or more eave structures. An eave structure includes an eave pole, and a sleeve member coupled with a supporting pole. The eave pole has a first end portion pivotally connected with an oblique pole of the upper frame, and a second end portion slidably coupled with the sleeve member. The eave structures can be folded and unfolded together with the supporting poles, side pole units and the upper frame. When unfolded, the eave poles of the eave structures extend beyond the upper frame. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106069 | INSULATED TARPAULIN - The present invention regards an insulated tarpaulin and method for producing same insulated tarpaulin consisting of at least two layers of fabric further characterized by that at least a first layer of fabric has means for securing at least one piece of insulation to it and a second layer of fabric connected to said first layer of fabric and at least one valve attached to said tarpaulin. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106070 | DOOR OPENING AND CLOSING STRUCTURE - The invention relates to a door opening and closing structure including a door plate, a transverse bar, a zipper and a pulling string. When a tension is applied on the pulling string and the tension is greater than a gravity of the transverse bar and at least a portion of the door plate, and the at least a portion of the door plate is driven by the transverse bar to move along the extension direction to form an opening. When the tension is less than the gravity of the transverse bar and the at least a portion of the door plate, the door plate is driven by the transverse bar to move along the gravity direction to reduce the opening. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106071 | DOUBLE DOOR SAFETY LOCK - The present invention provides a locking device based on a rack and pinion mechanism for securing a double door system, for example cabinets with double door. The locking system comprises a pair of jaws extending from a central housing and adapted to mount over the two handles of double door and the jaws are operably coupled to a gear assembly enclosed in the central housing. The gear assembly could be cranked to move the jaws laterally in extended and retracted position for tightening and loosening the locking device over the handles. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106072 | COMBINATION LOCK STRUCTURE FOR SIMPLE PASSWORD RETRIEVAL - A combination lock structure for simple password retrieval is provided. An inner sleeve is formed with a V-shaped groove. A clamping plate is provided with a V-shaped angle corresponding to the V-shaped groove. A hasp plate is provided with a hasp. A cylindrical flange of the inner sleeve is formed with a hasp groove for engagement of the hasp. A lower end of the hasp plate is provided with a convex point. A lock cylinder is formed with a protrusion corresponding to the convex point. When the lock cylinder is turned to an unlocked position, the protrusion urges the convex point to move upward and the hasp is moved upward so that the hasp is pressed against the cylindrical flange. When the hasp is engaged in the hasp groove, the V-shaped angle is engaged in the V-shaped groove. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106073 | KEY MONITORING DOOR LOCK, DOOR LOCK KEY MONITORING SYSTEM, AND METHOD THEREOF - An electronic lockset mounted on a door, the electronic lock including a lock to prevent the door from opening when in a locked state, a handle to open the door when the lock is in an unlocked state, a sensor to sense whether a non-electronic key has attempted to open the lock, and a printed circuit board to store information sensed by the sensor. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106074 | AIRCRAFT WITH A PLURALITY OF AIRCRAFT DOORS - An aircraft with a plurality of aircraft doors, each aircraft door comprising at least one lock lever that is provided for engaging a counterpart in an engaged state for locking a respective aircraft door relative to the aircraft, wherein a real-time monitoring device is provided for generating a real-time representation of the at least one lock lever and the counterpart, the real-time representation being suitable for determining whether the at least one lock lever is in the engaged state. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106075 | LOCK BODY - The invention relates to a lock body having an electric motor. The electric motor is arranged to guide the forming and removing of a force transmission connection between the parts to be arranged in the force transmission connection to transfer force or to impede force transfer. If formation of the force transmission connection is not achieved, the construction of the invention is such that the use of one spring enables the pushing of the piston connected to the electric motor both outwards and inwards. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106076 | NEW PET CAGE DOOR - A pet cage door including a door frame and a door capable of opening and closing relative to the door frame. A locking device is disposed between the door and the door frame and includes a housing disposed on the door. A horizontal locking tongue which is horizontally movable to insert into a horizontal socket in the door frame is disposed in the housing, and a vertical locking bar which is vertically movable to insert into a vertical socket in the door frame is also disposed in the housing. The housing is also provided with a drive mechanism which is matched with the horizontal locking tongue and drives the vertical locking bar to unlock while driving the horizontal locking tongue to unlock. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106077 | Inner Operating Device for a Door Lock - An inner operating device for a door lock is mounted to an inner side of a door and includes a first detecting member electrically connected to an electric driving device. A second detecting member is mounted in a latch device of the door lock. When the first detecting member detects an external force applied to the inner operating device, the electric driving device is activated, and the latch is moved to the unlatching position. When the latch device is set to be in a locked state or an unlocked state, the second detecting device outputs a signal to a lighting device to emit light for indicating the locked or unlocked state. In another example, the lighting device emits light of a first color when the latch device is in the locked state and emits light of a second color when the latch device is in the unlocked state. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106078 | HANDCUFF APPARATUS - A handcuff is provided, including a strand comprising ratchet teeth, a universal handcuff key locking mechanism configured to receive a universal handcuff key to unlock the handcuff, a first engageable selection mechanism located on a first side of the handcuff, and a second engageable selection mechanism positioned on a second side of the handcuff opposite the first side. Unlocking the handcuff requires actuating the first engageable selection mechanism concurrently with actuating the second engageable selection mechanism while simultaneously employing the universal handcuff key, thereby releasing the ratchet teeth of the handcuff strand. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106079 | LOCK WITH EMERGENCY ACTUATOR - A lock for closing a door with respect to a frame. The lock includes lock body mounted on the door and a striker mounted on the frame, or vice versa. The lock body includes a catch element mounted so as to rotate between a striker keep position and a striker release position; elastic means suitable for driving the catch element from the striker keep position to the striker release position; a lever suitable for moving between two positions, a closing position in which it maintains the catch element in the striker keep position and an opening position in which it is disengaged from the catch element; and a service actuator suitable for applying a force f on the lever so as to bring it from the closing position to the opening position. The lock body further includes an emergency SMA actuator suitable for applying a force on the lever so as to bring it from the closing position to the opening position. The SMA actuator can apply a force higher than 100 N and including blocking means for allowing the force to be applied on the lever only when the force exceeds a predetermined threshold value. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106080 | ACTIVATION INSTALLATION - An activation installation for a motor vehicle door having a distribution installation and a flexible transmission means. The distribution installation has a first input and first and second outputs, and is configured for distributing an activation movement to two functional units. The flexible transmission means is configured for transmitting the activation movement at least in portions from the distribution installation to the first or second functional unit. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106081 | MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK - The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock comprising a locking mechanism provided with a rotary latch and at least one pawl, a rotary movement of the rotary latch can be blocked by means of the pawl, a drive device by means of which the pawl can be transferred from the locked position into a release position for the locking mechanism, and an adjusting device ( | 2018-04-19 |
20180106082 | RETRACTABLE HANDLE ARRANGEMENT - The invention relates to a retractable handle arrangement comprising a handle having a swing-arm moveable about a pivot axis and arranged to couple the handle to a support structure for movement between a stowed state and a deployed state, and wherein the swing arm comprises an engagement means that in the deployed state engages the support structure so as to substantially prevent lateral play of the handle. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106083 | COMBINATION WINDOW SASH LOCK AND TILT MECHANISM - An apparatus has a housing adapted to be secured to a window sash. A cam rotatably mounted in the housing has a cam surface and a cam boss disposed opposite the cam surface. A drive disc rotatably mounted proximate the cam has a disc boss and a projection disposed opposite the disc boss. The cam boss and disc boss are selectively engageable when the cam is rotated. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106084 | COMPONENT AND LOW PROFILE FLEXIBLE LATCH ASSEMBLY - Latch assembly including a latch arm, having first and second length edges and first and second width edges. The latch arm includes a latch pawl, a pivot connector, and a stabilizing member, positioned in a plane. The latch pawl connected to the first width edge and providing spring force resisting deflection non-parallel to the plane. The pivot connector and stabilizing member formed within an area of the latch arm. The stabilizing member extending distally relative to the second width edge to the pivot connector, and providing spring force resisting deflection parallel to the plane. The component and latch assembly including a component having first and second faces being adjacent and perpendicular. The latch arm rotatably mounted on the second face between latched and unlatched positions. Assembly including an embossment positioned to deflect the latch pawl during latching so the latch arm sits raised upon the embossment in the latched position. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106085 | HANDRAIL HINGE - A hinge for a handrail requires two distinct movements for activation: an axial movement, followed by a rotational movement. The requirement for axial movement acts as a releasable lock on the hinge. | 2018-04-19 |
20180106086 | MULTI-PANEL STACKING OVERHEAD DOOR - A multi-panel overhead stacking door which allows for the addition of multiple panels across an opening width. A vertical extrusion acts a guide for the panel above and/or below it. The vertical extrusion serves as a moving guide which thereby allows for the relatively easy addition of multiple panels. At each end of the door is a series of formed parts that are attached to the ends of the end panels and movably maintained with door guides. The assembled door is driven by, for example, a driven shaft, positioned at the top of or above the door opening. The shaft comprises drums to windingly and unwindingly receive a lifting member. The lifting member runs from the drum to the bottom panel assembly behind each vertical extrusion. | 2018-04-19 |