| 18th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 29 |
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| 20160122899 | METHOD FOR CULTIVATING BETA-Ga2O3 SINGLE CRYSTAL, AND BETA-Ga2O3-SINGLE-CRYSTAL SUBSTRATE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - Provided is one embodiment which is a method for growing a β-Ga | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122900 | APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING SiC SINGLE CRYSTALS AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SiC SINGLE CRYSTALS USING SAID PRODUCTION APPARATUS - An apparatus for producing SiC single crystals where the quality of the SiC single crystals is improved, and a production method using such an apparatus are provided. The apparatus for producing SiC single crystals according to an embodiment of the present invention is employed to produce an SiC single crystal by the solution growth method. The production apparatus includes a crucible and a support shaft. The crucible accommodates an Si—C solution. The support shaft supports the crucible. The support shaft includes a heat removing portion for removing heat from a bottom portion of the crucible. The heat removing portion includes one of (a) a contact portion having a thermal conductivity not less than that of the bottom portion and contacting at least a portion of the bottom portion and (b) a space adjacent to at least a portion of the contact portion or the bottom portion. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122901 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING SIC SINGLE CRYSTAL - A method for producing a SiC single crystal, comprising using a Si—C solution having a temperature gradient in which the temperature decreases from the interior toward the surface to grow a SiC single crystal from a seed crystal substrate, wherein the Si—C solution includes Si and Cr, the boron density difference Bs−Bg between the boron density Bs in the seed crystal substrate and the boron density Bg in the growing single crystal is 1×10 | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122902 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SILICON CARBIDE SINGLE CRYSTAL - A crucible having a top surface, a bottom surface opposite to the top surface, and a tubular side surface located between the top surface and the bottom surface, a resistive heater provided outside of the crucible and made of carbon, a source material provided in the crucible, and a seed crystal provided to face the source material in the crucible are prepared. A silicon carbide single crystal is grown on the seed crystal by sublimating the source material with the resistive heater. In the step of growing a silicon carbide single crystal, a value obtained by dividing a value of a current flowing through the resistive heater by a cross-sectional area of the resistive heater perpendicular to a direction in which the current flows is maintained at 5 A/mm | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122903 | DEVICE OF MANUFACTURING SILICON CARBIDE SINGLE CRYSTAL - A device of manufacturing a silicon carbide single crystal includes a crucible, a first resistive heater, a second resistive heater, and a first support portion. The crucible has a top surface, a bottom surface opposite to the top surface, and a tubular side surface located between the top surface and the bottom surface. The first resistive heater is disposed to face the bottom surface. The second resistive heater is provided to surround the side surface. The first support portion supports the crucible such that the bottom surface is separated from the first resistive heater, and the side surface is separated from the second resistive heater. The first support portion is in contact with at least one of the top surface and the side surface. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122904 | METHOD OF PRODUCING EPITAXIAL WAFER - A method of adjusting conditions for epitaxial growth includes a first measurement step for measuring the thickness profile of a wafer before forming an epitaxial film; a second measurement step for measuring the thickness profile of an epitaxial wafer and the film thickness profile of the epitaxial film a after an epitaxial growth step before a polishing step; a third measurement step for measuring the thickness profile of an epitaxial wafer and the film thickness profile of an epitaxial film; and a step for adjusting conditions for epitaxial growth using the thickness profiles and the film thickness profiles measured in the first, second, and third measurement steps. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122905 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ERROR DETECTION OF POOLING - A method for detecting a pooling error including the steps of determining an expected number of normal chromosome strands of a plurality of samples contained in a first pool based on ploidy types of the plurality of samples, determining whether a number of normal chromosome strands is different from the expected number of chromosome strands determined based on base sequences of the plurality of samples contained in the first pool, determining whether pooling is equilibrated based on an allele frequency value for a standard variant of the first pool, and detecting a pooling error using results of the determining the number of normal chromosome strands and the determining whether the pooling is equilibrated. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122906 | POLYURETHANE UREA ELASTIC YARN HAVING EXCELLENT UNIFORMITY AND THERMOSETTING PROPERTY - The present invention provides a polyurethane urea elastic yarn and, more particularly, to a polyurethane urea elastic yarn having excellent uniformity and thermosetting property that is prepared by (1) preparing a prepolymer using a mixture containing 2 to 25 mol. % of 2,4′-diphenylmethane diisocyanate with respect to the total weight of the diisocyanate; (2) adding a chain extender to the prepolymer; and (3) preparing a polyurethane urea polymer having a solid content of at least 40 mol. % in the final polymer, stirring the polyurethane urea polymer to obtain a polyurethane urea spinning solution, and then aging and spinning the polyurethane urea spinning solution. The polyurethane urea elastic yarn prepared by the above method displays excellent uniformity and thermosetting properties, and union/knitted yarn using this elastic yarn displays no deterioration in uniformity, thus securing good fabric quality, and also enables thermosetting at low temperature, thus preventing thermal embrittlement of the relative yarn, and resulting in excellent yellowing and touch of the union/knitted yarn. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122907 | FUSIBLE BICOMPONENT SPANDEX - Included are segmented polyurethane elastic fibers or spandex fibers, capable of bonding to polymer fiber such as nylon or polyamide fibers, in addition to bonding to itself, for apparel textile applications. More particularly the invention relates to bicomponent spandex fibers, with a heat resistant core and a heat sensitive sheath, spun from polymer solutions. The nylon fabrics containing such spandex fibers have enhanced stretch performance and improved surface appearance after heat treatment to activate the fusing and bonding between nylon fibers and spandex fibers. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122908 | POLYER/FILLER/METAL COMPOSITE FIBER AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to a polymer/filler/metal composite fiber, including a polymer fiber comprising a metal short fiber and a filler; the metal short fiber is distributed as a dispersed phase within the polymer fiber and distributed in parallel to the axis of the polymer fiber; the filler is dispersed within the polymer fiber and distributed between the metal short fibers; the filler does not melt at the processing temperature of the polymer; said metal is a low melting point metal and selected from at least one of single component metals and metal alloys, and has a melting point which ranges from 20 to 480° C., and, at the same time, which is lower than the processing temperature of the polymer; the metal short fiber and the polymer fiber have a volume ratio of from 0.01:100 to 20:100; the filler and the polymer have a weight ratio of from 0.1:100 to 30:100. The composite fiber of the present invention has reduced volume resistivity and decreased probability of broken fibers, and has a smooth surface. The present invention is simple to produce, has a lower cost, and would be easy to industrially produce in mass. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122909 | NOVEL UHMWPE FIBER AND METHOD TO PRODUCE - Processes for preparing ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fibers, and the fibers and articles produced therefrom. Exposed surfaces of the fibers are subjected to a treatment that enhances the surface energy at the fiber surfaces. Such treated surfaces are subsequently coated with a protective coating immediately after the treatment to increase the shelf life of the treatment. The coating comprises at least one poly(alkyl-oxide) polymer. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122910 | INSTALLATION FOR PRODUCING A TEXTILE WEB-SHAPED MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A TEXTILE WEB-SHAPED MATERIAL - In an installation for producing a textile web-shaped material, comprising at least one device for parallelizing fibers and at least one transport device for transporting the textile web-shaped material in transport direction, at least one device is provided for flow-through treating the textile web-shaped material with a gaseous medium, at least one device is provided for applying a binding agent to the textile web-shaped material, and at least one transport deflection device is provided, wherein the transport deflection device can deflect the textile web-shaped material around the device for flow-through treating the textile web-shaped material and/or around the device for applying a binding agent. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122911 | ILLUMINATED FABRIC COMPRISING GLASS FIBRES - A luminous woven fabric comprises a woven textile support comprising warp yarns and weft yarns selected from binding yarns and optical fibers capable of emitting light sideways. The binding yarns comprise glass yarns representing at least 50% by weight relative to the total weight of the binding yarns forming the woven textile support. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122912 | POLYAMIDE WOVEN FABRIC AND DOWN PRODUCT USING SAME - An object of the present invention is to provide a polyamide woven fabric and a down product which each have a light feeling and a chambray tone hue, and further have a heat retaining performance due to sunlight absorption, and a windbreak performance. The polyamide woven fabric is a woven fabric including 20% or more by mass of a polyamide carbon black pigmented yarn that includes carbon black in a proportion of 1 to 5% by mass and has a total fineness of 5 to 55 dtex and a monofilament fineness of 0.5 to 2.2 dtex; and having a cover factor of 1000 to 2500. The down product is a product finished by stuffing downs into shell fabrics of this woven fabric in an amount of 100 to 500 grams per square meter of the shell fabrics, and then sewing the shell fabrics. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122913 | METHOD FOR KNITTING KNITTED FABRIC - There is provided a method for knitting a knitted fabric, different from a conventional method, of forming a suppressing section for suppressing a stretch in the knitting width direction of the knitted fabric in the knitting process of the knitted fabric. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122914 | THREAD DISPENSING ELEMENT FOR A THREAD GUIDE FOR KNITTING MACHINES, AND THREAD GUIDE COMPRISING THE DISPENSING ELEMENT - A thread dispensing element ( | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122915 | BRAIDED TEXTILE SLEEVE WITH SELF-SUSTAINING EXPANDED AND CONTRACTED STATES AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF - A protective textile sleeve includes a braided, tubular wall extending lengthwise along a central longitudinal axis between opposite ends. The wall has a decreased length, increased diameter first state and an increased length, decreased diameter second state. Heat-set, braided yarns within the wall impart a bias on the wall, wherein the bias causes the first and second states to be bi-stable and self-sustaining. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122916 | BRAIDED TEXTILE SLEEVE WITH SELF-SUSTAINING EXPANDED AND CONTRACTED STATES AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF - A textile sleeve and method of construction thereof is provided. The sleeve includes a braided, tubular wall extending lengthwise along a central longitudinal axis between opposite ends. The wall has a decreased length, increased cross-sectional area first state and an increased length, decreased cross-sectional area second state. Heat-set, yarns within the wall impart a bias on the wall, wherein the bias causes the wall to remain in each of the first and second states absent an externally applied force. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122917 | Method for Producing Fiber Preforms for a Composite Fiber Component Having Locally Tailored Mechanical Properties - A method is provided for producing a fiber preform for a composite fiber component. In the method, at least one first fiber structure is braided in a braiding process over the entire length of the fiber preform to be produced and at least one second fiber structure is wound in a winding process over part of the length of the fiber preform to be produced. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122918 | HIGH STRENGTH SMALL DIAMETER FISHING LINE - Elongated bodies made from high tenacity polyolefin fibers are provided that are useful as fishing lines, and processes for making the lines. Fibers having tenacities of at least 39 g/denier are braided and fused together to form braided bodies having very small diameters. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122919 | OPTIMIZED BRAID CONSTRUCTION - Braided bodies having a reduced braid density while retaining high tensile properties. High tenacity fibers are braided together at a braid density of less than or equal to 20 picks per inch, wherein the tenacity of the braided body does not decrease with increasing braid density from 17 picks per inch to 19 picks per inch in length of the braided body. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122920 | Process For Making Non-Woven Insulating Sheeting And Products Of Such Process - A process for making insulating fabric that includes mechanically orienting wool fibers into a batting capable of being used for insulation, and tacking the batting to a scrim with a loom via needles coupled to a needle board of the loom. Each of the needles includes a body having a pointed end and barbed edges, thereby enabling engagement with the batting when stroking in a first direction, and substantial disengagement with the batting when stroking in a second direction, wherein the tacking is performed primarily without the use of an adhesive. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122921 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING NET SHAPE PREFORM FROM TEXTILE STRIPS - A preform manufacturing apparatus comprising a supply of fiber strip, a moveable positive fiber strip delivery mechanism coupled between a desired lay down location and the supply of fiber strip to positively deliver and orient the supply of fiber strip to the desired lay down location, and an optional electronic unwinder coupled to the supply of fiber strip when more delicate textile strips are used to fabricate the net shape preform is described herein. The electronic unwinder is configured to interact with the moveable positive fiber strip delivery mechanism. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122922 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREPARING TEXTILES WITH VOLUMIZED TOWS FOR FACILITATING DENSIFICATION - A transport of carbon fiber bundles, in as fabricated carbon fiber tow form, with in-line manipulation of the fiber bundles (spreading or spreading and volumization with manipulators) during fiber bundle transport is described herein. A method including positively transporting and placing a fiber bundle via a moveable fiber bundle delivery mechanism interposed between a fiber bundle supply and a fiber bundle delivery location, manipulating at least one of a fiber volume and an areal weight of the fiber bundle via an air jet device coupled between the fiber bundle delivery location and the fiber bundle supply, and controlling delivery of the fiber bundle tension from the fiber supply through an electronic unwinder is also described. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122923 | SUBSTRATE FOR A SUPPORT FOR BITUMINOUS MEMBRANE AND METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION THEREOF - There is described a substrate ( | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122924 | MOLDABLE AUTOMOTIVE FIBROUS PRODUCTS WITH ENHANCED HEAT DEFORMATION - Described are fibrous products for molding for use in Automotive products such as Underbody Aero-shields, wheel house liners, and Engine compartment applications with enhanced heat aging capability, abrasion resistance, and resistance to water, oils, and other fluids and is recyclable. The fibrous products also have acoustical benefits such as improved acoustical impedance or sound dampening properties over currently available acoustic insulation materials. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122925 | CUSHIONING MATERIALS COMPRISING ETHYLENE/ALPHA-OLEFIN COPOLYMER BLENDS - Embodiments of a cushioning net structure comprise an ethylene/α-olefin copolymer blend arranged in a three-dimensional random loop orientation, wherein a plurality of random loops are bonded together, The ethylene/α-olefin copolymer blend comprises a homogeneously branched random ethylene/α-olefin copolymer and a heterogeneously branched random ethylene/α-olefin copolymer having a molecular weight distribution (MWD) of about 2.5 to about 4.5, wherein MWD is defined as Mw/Mn with Mw being a weight average molecular weight and Mn being a number average molecular weight, a melt index (I | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122926 | DEVICE FOR SEPARATING NEEDLES - A device for separating needles ( | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122927 | Method to Joint 3-Dimensional Woven Material - The present invention provides techniques for binding 3D woven materials even over an inch thick using only materials found within the weave itself providing the advantages of a mechanically enhanced seam while avoiding the disadvantages associated with traditional techniques such as adhesives, fasteners, and uneven heat resistance. It further minimizes damage to the material used in the joining process and prevents the introduction of additional substances that would cause impurities in the resin process. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122928 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR STITCHING VEHICLE INTERIOR COMPONENTS AND COMPONENTS FORMED FROM THE METHODS - A method of applying stitching to an interior component is provided herein. The interior component having only a single layer of a substrate layer. The method including the steps of: a) penetrating substrate layer with an awl of a sewing head to form a piercing therethrough; b) retracting the awl from the substrate layer; c) inserting a needle of the same sewing head through the piercing through the substrate layer to grasp a thread positioned on a show surface of the outer skin layer; d) pulling the thread through the substrate layer; e) looping the thread with a previous stitch passed through the substrate layer; f) advancing the sewing head to another position with respect to the interior component, wherein a backside of the substrate layer is free of obstructions; and g) repeating steps a-f until a predetermined amount of stitches are applied to the interior component. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122929 | Sewing Machine and Control Method Thereof - A sewing machine includes a thread take-up lever that supplies an upper thread to a needle from a thread supply source, a hook which catches the upper thread inserted in the needle, and which intertwine the upper thread with a lower thread, and a control unit that controlling a hook release phase at which the hook releases the upper thread in such a way that a hook/upper-thread necessary amount that is necessary when the upper thread is intertwined with the lower thread becomes smaller than a thread-take-up-lever/upper-thread supply amount that is supplied by an operation of the thread take-up lever. The control unit controls the hook release phase at a plurality of timings. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122930 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO FABRICATE HELICAL FABRIC - A substantially continuous sewn helical fabric circular loom bed plate turntable system is described herein. The circular loom bed plate turntable may comprise a positive lay down delivery station, a rotating table comprising a plurality of pass-through grooves, a robotic sewing head comprising a needle configured to pass through a first subset of the plurality of pass-through grooves, and a fabric packaging station. The circular loom bed may comprise a positive lay down delivery station, a first semi-circular conveying system, a sewing zone comprising a robotic sewing head, a second semi-circular conveying system, and a fabric packaging station. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122931 | Air-Flow Dyeing Machine - The air-flow dyeing machine utilizes a blower to produce high-pressure jet steam to mix and atomize dyes pumped to a nozzle so that a fabric runs through the nozzle is dyed. The jet steam also helps moving the fabric through a dying channel. The fabric then falls on a transmission device to cycle the fabric through the dyeing process. The present invention provides significantly reduced consumption of water, power, steam, and agent. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122932 | IMPROVED CLEANING APPARATUS AND METHOD - The invention provides an apparatus and method for use in the treatment of substrates, the apparatus comprising housing means ( | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122933 | UNITARY TOP PANEL FOR A WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCE - A unitary top panel for a washing machine appliance defines an opening and has a nozzle positioned at the opening. The unitary top panel also defines a conduit within the unitary top panel that extends to the nozzle in order to direct a flow of wash fluid to the nozzle. A related method for forming a unitary top panel for a washing machine appliance is also provided. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122934 | UNITARY SPRAY NOZZLE FOR A WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCE - A unitary nozzle for a washing machine appliance includes an inlet body and an outlet body that are integrally formed together. The outlet body defines an outlet conduit with a first cross-sectional area at an entrance of outlet conduit and a second cross-sectional area at an exit of the outlet conduit. A shape of the second cross-sectional area is substantially arcuate. A related method for forming a unitary nozzle of a washing machine appliance is also provided. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122935 | WASHING MACHINE - The present invention relates to a washing machine. A washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a casing for forming the exterior; a tub arranged inside the casing; a drum rotatably provided in the tub to contain laundry; and a water supply/distribution device arranged inside the casing, the water supply/distribution device having a temporary space, in which water flowing in from the outside gathers, a plurality of discharge ports for distributing the water in the temporary space towards a plurality of locations, and a pressure limiting unit for limiting the rise of water pressure in the temporary space. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122936 | IMPROVED DRYING APPARATUS AND METHOD - The invention provides an apparatus and method for use in the drying of substrates using a solid particulate material, the apparatus comprising: (a) housing means ( | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122937 | A STEAMING DEVICE - The present application relates to a steaming device ( | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122938 | CHEMICALLY STABLE, STAIN-, ABRASION- AND TEMPERATURE-RESISTANT, EASY-TO-CLEAN METALWARE FOR USE IN ELEVATED TEMPERATURES - A metalware for use in elevated temperatures, where the surface of the said ware is coated with a layer which is a hydrolysis and polycondensation product of a composition comprising tetraethoxy silane (TEOS), methyl trimethoxy silane (MTMS), dimethyl siloxane (DMS), inorganic filler and polar solvent where the said composition comprises 1,3-dialkyl imidazolium alkyl sulfate. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122939 | CLOTH PIECE FOLDING DEVICE - To provide a cloth piece folding device capable of folding a cloth piece accurately through adjustment of a driving speed of a bending plate. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122940 | CLOTHES LINE ASSEMBLY FOR WASHING AND DRYING DELICATE ITEMS - A clothes line for washing and drying delicate items. An elongated member has a distal end and a proximal end. A first connector is secured to said distal end of said elongated member and configured for connection to a first portion of the laundry appliance. A second connector is secured to said proximal end of the elongated member for connection to a second portion of the appliance, the first and second connectors configured to connect the elongated member to the laundry appliance. A holding element comprises a first end and a second end, the first end of the holding element removably mounted along the length of said elongated member. The second end of the holding element is configured to releasably hold at least one delicate garment to prevent entanglements during operation of the laundry appliance. The garment can include, without limitation, lingerie underwear (e.g., a G-string garment), a blouse, a brassier, or the like. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122941 | CONDUCTIVE YARN, CONDUCTIVE YARN BASED PRESSURE SENSOR AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING THEM - A conductive yarn, a conductive yarn-based pressure sensor, and method for producing them are provided. A high-performance conductive yarn is produced by coating a fiber with a flexible polymer and by forming metallic nanoparticles in the flexible polymer. A high-performance conductive yarn-based pressure is produced by coating the high-performance conductive yarn with a dielectric elastomer and by arranging the conductive yarns in intersectional pattern. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122942 | CUT RESISTANT FABRIC, ARTICLES - Provided among other things is a cut-resistant article comprising: a cut-resistant synthetic fabric; and adherent to the fabric a layer of polymer in which is dispersed mineral fibers of hardness about 4 Mohs or higher and having L/D ratio between about 8 and about 16, wherein the article has a cut resistance by ISO 13997:1999 of 2 or higher. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122943 | CARPET, CARPET BACKINGS AND METHODS - The present invention pertains to carpet and method of making it. In one aspect, the carpet includes (a) a primary backing which has a face and a back surface, (b) a plurality of fibers attached to the primary backing and extending from the face of the primary backing and exposed at the back surface of the primary backing, (c) an adhesive backing, (d) an optional secondary backing adjacent to the adhesive backing, and (e) at least one homogeneously branched linear ethylene polymer. The method includes extrusion coating at least one homogeneously branched linear ethylene polymer onto the back surface of a primary backing to provide an adhesive backing. The method can include additional steps or procedures, either separately or in various combinations. Additional steps and procedures include preheating the primary backing prior the extrusion step, multilayer adhesive backings, washing or scouring the primary backing prior the extrusion step, and utilizing adhesive polymeric additives, high heat content fillers, blowing agents and/or implosion agents. The constructions and methods described herein are particularly suited for making carpet tile. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122944 | STEEL CORD-RUBBER COMPOSITE - Provide are a rubber composition which is excellent in an initial adhesive property and a hygrothermal adhesive property with metals, a rubber-metal composite suited to rubber articles such as tires for automobiles, industrial belts and the like to which a strength is required, and a production method for the same. The metal cord-rubber composite of the present invention is prepared by coating a metal cord with a rubber composition, wherein an N atom on a surface of the metal cord accounts for 2 atomic % or more and 60 atomic % or less, and a Cu/Zn ratio is 1 or more and 4 or less. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122945 | SHORT OXYGEN DELIGNIFICATION METHOD - A short oxygen delignification method employs a mixing assembly including a mixing chamber having an interior wall which is generally symmetrical about a central longitudinal axis. At least one inlet is used to introduce paper pulp, a basic compound, optional steam and an oxygen-containing gas into the mixing chamber. At least one axial baffle is connected to and extends along the interior wall. At least one transverse baffle is connected to and extends from the interior wall transverse to the axis. A rotatable agitator includes at least one agitator baffle extending transverse to the axis at a location in alignment with a respective transverse baffle. This forms at least one gap between the at least one agitator baffle and the at least one respective transverse baffle. The paper pulp fluid is forced to travel through the at least one gap. A short delignification reaction occurs inside the mixing chamber. Delignified paper pulp fluid leaves the mixing chamber through at least one outlet of the mixing chamber. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122946 | MEASUREMENT OF WEB - An apparatus including a caliper measuring sensor arrangement, a mass measuring sensor arrangement, and a stabilizing arrangement. The caliper measuring sensor arrangement measures caliper of the web. The mass measuring sensor arrangement measures at least one of the following: a basis weight of the web, a moisture content, a water weight, dry weight of the web. The stabilizing arrangement stabilizes the web. The stabilizing arrangement including at least a part of the mass measuring sensor arrangement. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122947 | METHOD FOR MAKING NANOFIBRILLAR CELLULOSE AND FOR MAKING A PAPER PRODUCT - A method for making nanofibrillar cellulose includes mixing anionized or cationized cellulose fibers and cellulose pulp to a mixture including at least 1% and below 90 wt-% cellulose pulp based on dry weight, and subjecting the mixture to a refiner stage where the anionized or cationized cellulose fibers are at least partly reduced to nanofibrillar cellulose and the cellulose pulp acts as auxiliary pulp, and obtaining a mixture of nanofibrillar cellulose and cellulose pulp from the refining stage. The mixture can be used for making paper by adding it to base pulp. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122948 | FILM PRESS AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A FILM PRESS - A film press for finishing a fibrous web, in particular a paper or board web, includes a roll and a backing roll forming a nip therebetween, and at least one metering rod for contacting at least one of the rolls for applying a liquid or pasty medium thereto to transfer the medium to the fibrous web. The rolls each have a roll core and a roll cover surrounding the roll core. A sensor system having at least one glass fiber into which Bragg gratings are inscribed is disposed in the roll cover and/or between the roll core and roll cover of at least one of the rolls. The sensor system determines a web separation point of the fibrous web from at least one of the rolls after passage through the nip and transfer of the application medium. The web separation point can be controlled by using determined measured values. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122949 | TRANSPORT SYSTEM - A transport system includes: a pair of first traveling rails (R | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122950 | METHOD OF REDUCING ALKALI-SILICA REACTION FOR EMBEDDING AGGREGATE IN CONCRETE AND MITIGATING DETRIMENTAL EFFECTS OF FREEZE-THAW IN CONCRETE - A method for forming a concrete slab at a location subject to freezing temperatures is disclosed. Additionally, a method for forming a concrete slab with aggregate embedded at the exposed surface of the concrete slab is disclosed. The method contemplates utilization of a waterproof concrete mix. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122951 | Slide Hammer Tamper with Interchangeable Tamper Head - A slide hammer tamper has a slide hammer positioned within a tamper sleeve. The slide hammer is a solid metal component or has a cavity containing a plurality of metal shot. A connector secures the slide hammer to the tamper sleeve, while allowing vertical, slideable motion between the slide hammer and tamper sleeve. The connector also limits the vertical movement of the slide hammer in relation to the tamper sleeve. Rotation between the slide hammer and tamper sleeve is restricted by a tamper bushing/connector configuration within the tamper sleeve. The tamper is adapted for use with different tamper heads, interchangeably connected to the tool. An adjustable handle secured around the tamper sleeve allows the position of the handle to be varied along the tamper sleeve. The tamper tip can be replaced with a new, unworn tip, when necessary. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122952 | ROLLER PLOW ASSEMBLY FOR CONCRETE SCREEDING MACHINE - A screeding machine for screeding an uncured concrete surface includes a wheeled unit having a plurality of wheels for moving the wheeled unit over a support surface. A screed head assembly includes a grade setting device and a vibrating member and is movable over the concrete area via the wheeled unit. The screeding machine includes a roller that is rotatably mounted at the screed head assembly and rotatably driven about its longitudinal axis. The roller is rotatably driven by a rotatable drive motor that is operable independently of the vibrating member or grade setting device. The grade setting device or roller plow assembly may be provided as an aftermarket kit for attachment at a screed head assembly of a screeding machine. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122953 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR A JOINT DENSITY ENDGATE ASSEMBLY - A joint density assembly adapted for use on a screed. The preferred joint density assembly comprises an endgate having a vertical axis. The preferred endgate comprises a frame adapted to be mounted to the screed, a mounting means adapted to mount the frame to the screed, a pivoting shoe adapted to be pivotally adjusted, and a means for adjusting the pivoting shoe which is adapted to move the pivoting shoe between a retracted position and an extended position. The preferred pivoting shoe is adapted to pivot about the vertical axis of the endgate. A method for increasing the density of an asphalt longitudinal joint comprising providing a joint density assembly and adjusting the pivoting shoe. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122954 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR A JOINT DENSITY BOLT-ON ASSEMBLY - A joint density assembly adapted for use on a screed comprising an endgate having a vertical axis, a frame mounted to the screed, a mounting means adapted to mount the frame to the screed, and a fixed shoe, a bolt-on unit mounted to the screed and disposed between the screed and the endgate, and a means for adjusting the bolt-on unit between a downward position and an upward position. A method for increasing the density of an asphalt longitudinal joint comprising providing a joint density assembly and adjusting the bolt-on unit. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122955 | INDIVIDUAL SEAL ARRANGEMENT FOR CABLE ANCHORAGE - A cable anchorage is described for anchoring a cable, for example a stay cable comprising multiple strands ( | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122956 | PORTABLE REMOTE-CONTROLLED TRAFFIC AND PEDESTRIAN CONTROL SYSTEM - A movable robotic-like assembly which includes an upper body portion, a base portion and a wheel assembly for supporting the base portion and for moving the movable assembly. Signage is provided in the upper body portion, featuring instructions in a first portion for vehicles, including a stop indication, and signage in a second portion approximately 90° from the previous portion for pedestrians waiting to cross the street in which vehicles are traveling. A motor assembly drives the wheel assembly. A controller separate from the moving assembly remotely controls the movement and the operation of the movable assembly. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122957 | ARTIFICIAL TURF FIELD PAINT REMOVER AND EXTRACTION MACHINE - A self-propelled field paint removal and extraction machine for removing paint from artificial turf athletic fields. The machine includes a self propelled, zero-turn rolling chassis including a frame defining a longitudinal axis of the machine; a brush assembly supported by the frame rearward of first and second front wheel caster assemblies and including a first outer brush rotating about a first brush axis of rotation and a second other brush rotating about a second brush axis, the brush assembly movable between a retracted position and a ground-contacting position; and a vacuum assembly supported by the frame rearward of the brush assembly and including a ground-contacting vacuum pad having a plurality of suction ports, the vacuum pad extending parallel to a lateral axis of the machine; and wherein the first and second brushes, in the retracted position of the brush assembly, are within a front footprint of the rolling chassis. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122958 | METHOD FOR CLEANING UP POWDER OR OTHER CONTAMINANTS - In one example, a method for substantially removing a contaminant from a contamination area includes converting a portion of a storm drain system into a temporary reservoir capable of holding a liquid by installing one or more plugs in the storm drain system, and using water to wash a substantial portion of the contaminant from the contamination area into the temporary reservoir. Next, the water and contaminant are transferred out of the temporary reservoir. The plugs are removed from the storm drain system after the temporary reservoir has been substantially emptied of water and contaminant. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122959 | CUTTING EDGE ATTACHMENT FOR SNOW PLOW - The present invention relates to a rounded edge “cutting edge” blade that attaches either directly to the bottom of a plow blade mold board or that attaches to the front side of a traditional cutting edge blade that is already mounted to the mold board using the existing mounting bolts and holes already present. The rounded edge of the blade, when making contact with the ground surface, will not get caught on cracks or irregular surfaces. The rounded edge can be made of steel, polyurethane, rubber or other appropriate composite material and the thickness can vary depending upon the blade and vehicle being mounted to. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122960 | Method For Limiting Freshet Levels And Controlling Floods - A process for limiting the level of flooding of a watercourse, notably a wide river, a narrow river and/or one of its tributaries, consisting of injecting into the said watercourse at least one friction-reduction agent. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122961 | HYDROFISSION BARRIER - A barrier system and a method for dissipating energy in a body of fluid provides one or more barrier units each having an outer wall that defines a hollow inner chamber. Each barrier unit has a lower aperture and an upper aperture so fluid can flow in and out of the hollow inner chamber. Upward movement of fluid within the inner chamber is deflected inwardly and energy of the fluid is dissipated. The buoyancy of the barrier unit is controlled by a control system. Multiple barrier units can be used together to dissipate energy within a body of water over a large area. The barrier units can be easily assembled and deployed into a body of water. Where the barrier system is used in an ocean or another large body of water, the barrier units may be deployed from a ship, and may be anchored to the seafloor. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122962 | STAND ALONE WATER DEFENCE APPARATUS - A Stand-Alone flood barrier apparatus that bolts to the ground through anchor bolts (See FIG. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122963 | STRUCTURE FOR PROTECTING SEA AND/OR RIVER CONSTRUCTION WORK, AND PROTECTIVE BLOCK USED - The invention relates to a structure for protecting sea and/or river construction work, which uses blocks ( | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122964 | Mobile Oil Platform and Method of Hose Management Therefor - A mobile oil platform has a vessel for holding oil, a subsea hose connected to a subsea well, a pump mounted on the vessel for detachably connecting to the subsea hose and one or more floats connected to the subsea hose by cables, wherein the hose is connected to the vessel, and when detached the floats hold the hose in the water. A method of hose management is described, having the steps of retrieving one or more floats connected to a hose by cables, pulling the cables from the sea to retrieve the hose, and connecting the hose to a platform. The hose may be disconnected and dropped in the water wherein a float marks a hose position. Further, probes may be deployed to suck the oil/water mixture into a separator. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122965 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COLLECTING SURFACE LAYER OF LIQUID - A method for collecting a surface layer of a liquid into confined area, method including forming confined area by means of wall structure and moving some of surface layer of liquid into confined area by means of a flow of air directed into confined area through an opening made into wall structure of confined area so that amount of substance in surface layer of the liquid increases in confined area in comparison with surroundings. The bottom edge of opening made into wall structure of confined area is arranged to be below surface level of liquid outside confined area whereas its top edge is substantially above surface level of liquid outside confined area. The surface level of liquid inside confined area is arranged to be kept substantially on same level with surface level of liquid outside by providing a continuous liquid flow connection through lower portion of confined area into surroundings. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122966 | APPARATUS FOR ENDING A TUBULAR PILE FOUNDATION - Apparatus for ending a tubular pile foundation, in particular a pile head plate, wherein the apparatus includes a substantially plate-shaped pressure distribution plate which can be fitted with a substantially flat plate surface on to a pile end of a tubular pile of the tubular pile foundation, wherein at least one support rib for reinforcing the pressure distribution plate is arranged on the plate surface. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122967 | NON-MECHANICAL ANCHOR - A non-mechanical, anchor for securing a temporary shelter to ice or soil. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122968 | PILE DRIVING MACHINE - A pile measuring system suitable for determining parameter(s) of a pile during an installation of the pile is disclosed. The pile measuring system comprises at least one positioning sensor and a parameter calculator. Each of the at least one positioning sensor is attached or attachable to a location on a sleeve and configured to measure position coordinates of the respective location on the sleeve. The parameter calculator is suitable for determining the parameter(s) of the pile from the position coordinates measured by the at least one positioning sensor. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122969 | BLADE CONTROL APPARATUS, WORK VEHICLE, AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING A BLADE - The blade control apparatus includes outputting an instruction to operate a hydraulic cylinder, calculating a target height of the blade tip according to absolute position data, vehicle body inclination angle data, and designed surface data, acquiring target height data at a first point of time, calculating an actual height of the blade tip at the first point of time according to the absolute position data, the vehicle body inclination angle data, and the cylinder length data, and estimating an estimated height of the blade tip at a third point of time later than the first point of time, according to an instruction at a second point of time earlier than the first point of time, and actual height data of the blade tip at the first point of time or a point of time earlier than the first point of time. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122970 | Linked Tooth Digging Chain - A digging chain for a trencher with a repeated pattern of single-piece toothed links, The single-piece teeth are pivotally connected on each side to an adjacent link. The single-piece teeth comprise a repeating pattern with the first and second teeth having different shapes on the same side of the digging chain, and the third and fourth teeth are on an opposite side of the digging chain. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122971 | WORKING MACHINE - A working machine comprising a ground engaging structure and an undercarriage connected to the ground engaging structure. A superstructure is rotatably mounted to the undercarriage so as to be rotatable relative to the undercarriage about a first generally upright axis, an operator's cab is rotatably mounted on the superstructure so as to be rotatable relative to the superstructure about a second generally upright axis, and a working arm is rotatably mounted to the superstructure so as to be moveable up and down about a generally horizontal axis. A drive arrangement is provided for driving the ground engaging structure to propel the working machine. The drive arrangement includes an engine and transmission that are housed within the undercarriage, and a majority of the engine is positioned below a level coincident with a lower extent of the superstructure. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122972 | Undercarriage for a Working Machine - An undercarriage for a working machine, the undercarriage being at least formed from sheet metal material to define a space enclosed on at least three sides. The undercarriage having a mount for an axle and a mount for an actuator. The mount for the actuator is located within the space of the undercarriage and a linear actuator is mounted to the undercarriage. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122973 | Working Machine - A working machine comprising: a base assembly including a ground engaging structure; an undercarriage connected to the ground engaging structure; a superstructure connected to the undercarriage; a working arm mounted to the superstructure; a connector connecting the undercarriage to the superstructure; and a drive arrangement located in the base assembly for moving the ground engaging structure to propel, in use, the working machine. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122974 | Undercarriage for a Working Machine - An undercarriage for a working machine comprising a main chassis and a subsidiary chassis. The main chassis has a mounting arrangement to mount a superstructure thereon and a mounting interface to mount the subsidiary chassis thereon and the subsidiary chassis has a mount for an axle. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122975 | TAILGATE - An attachment system for attaching a tailgate to a frame of a power machine. The tailgate is moveable between a closed position and an opened position. The attachment system includes first and second attachment structures for pivotally mounting the cover to the frame. The second attachment structure is spaced apart from the first attachment structure. A connection member connects the first attachment structure and the second attachment structure. The tailgate is configured to pivot about the connection member as it moves between the closed position and the open position. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122976 | COUNTERWEIGHT ASSEMBLY - A counterweight assembly for a working machine comprising a counterweight having a mass for counterbalancing a working arm of the working machine, the counterweight comprising a mounting arrangement for the mounting of a heat exchanger thereon and defining an air flow path having an inlet and an outlet to permit air to flow through the heat exchanger when mounted thereon. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122977 | WHEEL LOADER AND CONTROL METHOD FOR WHEEL LOADER - A level selecting unit is a device for selecting a tractive force level from a plurality of levels when a velocity stage of a transmission is a first velocity. The plurality of levels includes at least a first level and a second level. A control unit controls the engine. When the velocity stage of the transmission is the first velocity and the first level is selected, the control unit controls the engine on the basis of a first tractive force characteristic. The first tractive force characteristic prescribes a relationship between the vehicle speed and the tractive force of the vehicle. When the velocity stage of the transmission is the first velocity and the second level is selected, the control unit controls the engine on the basis of a second tractive force characteristic. The tractive force is reduced more in the second tractive force characteristic than in the first tractive force characteristic. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122978 | MECHANICAL LINKAGE FOR CONTROL OF POWER MACHINE - A mechanical linkage for a power machine includes first and second horizontal shafts extending sideways along respective first and second axes. First and second links are operably coupled to the respective first and second horizontal shafts. The links convert actuation of operator input devices of the power machine into rotation of the horizontal shafts about their axes. First and second valve actuators convert rotation of the respective first and second horizontal shafts into actuation of respective first and second spools in a hydraulic valve of the power machine. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122979 | CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF AN INDUSTRIAL MACHINE BASED ON WIRE ROPE DEAD WRAPS - An industrial machine that includes a dipper, a hoist drum, a wire rope connected between the hoist drum and the dipper, a hoist motor, a sensor, and a controller. The sensor generates a signal related to a number of wire wraps of the wire rope around the hoist drum, which is received by the controller. The controller determines, based on the signal from the sensor, the number of wire wraps around the hoist drum. If the controller determines that there are an insufficient number of dead wraps around the hoist drum, the controller sets one or more parameters of the hoist motor. The controller sets each of the one or more parameters of the hoist motor to a value that is lower than a normal operational value for the parameter. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122980 | CONSTRUCTION MACHINE ENERGY REGENERATION APPARATUS - A construction machine energy regeneration apparatus includes: a movable weight provided in a construction machine and movable vertically; and a power-transmitting hydraulic circuit, which moves the movable weight upward by utilizing energy that is generated when a boom, an arm, or a bucket moves in a gravitational direction or energy that is generated when a brake is applied to bring a turning unit or a running unit to a stop, and utilizes potential energy of the movable weight as energy for driving the boom or the arm. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122981 | SECONDARY WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR A WASTE DISPOSAL - In one aspect, a water supply system for a waste disposal may include first and second supply conduits fluidly connected to separate water supplies, with the first supply conduit having a first discharge end and the second supply conduit having a second discharge end. The system may also include a disposal conduit fluidly connected to the first and second supply conduits. The disposal conduit may be spaced apart from the first and second conduits such that an air gap is defined between an inlet end of the disposal conduit and the first and second discharge ends. The inlet end may be configured to receive water expelled from the first and second supply conduits. Moreover, an outlet end of the disposal conduit may be configured to be in fluid communication with an inlet of the waste disposal such that water directed through the disposal conduit is received within the disposal. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122982 | A BASIN MOUNTING STRUCTURE - The present invention discloses a basin mounting structure comprising a basin body ( | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122983 | FLUID DELIVERY DEVICE WITH AN IN-WATER CAPACITIVE SENSOR - A pull-out wand is disclosed for use with a water delivery device. The pull-out wand may include one or more sensors, such as a touch sensor and/or a proximity sensor. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122984 | LAVATORY DRAIN - An adjustable lavatory drain assembly includes a receptor and a cover. The receptor includes a lower end and an upper end. The upper end of the receptor includes an outer flange. The cover is removably coupled to the upper end of the receptor. The cover includes a body having an opening defining a first flow path and a sleeve extending from a bottom surface of the body. The sleeve is adjustably coupled to the upper end of the receptor forming a circumferential gap between an upper surface of the outer flange and a bottom surface of the body. The cover is selectively adjustable relative to the receptor to increase or decrease the circumferential gap. The circumferential gap defines part of a second flow path. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122985 | AIR GAP SWITCH FOR A WASTE DISPOSAL WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM - In one aspect, a system may generally include a waste disposal having a disposal inlet and a disposal conduit in fluid communication with the waste disposal. The disposal conduit may include an inlet end and an outlet end, with the outlet end being fluidly connected to the disposal inlet of the waste disposal. The system may also include a supply conduit in fluid communication with a water supply. The supply conduit may include a discharge end spaced apart from the inlet end such that an air gap is defined between the disposal conduit and the supply conduit. In addition, the system may include a housing at least partially surrounding the air gap and an air gap switch provided in association with the housing. The air gap switch may be configured to control a supply of power to the waste disposal. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122986 | SYSTEM FOR SUPPLYING ADDITIVE FLUIDS WITHIN A WASTE DISPOSAL WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM - In one aspect, a water supply system for a waste disposal may generally include a supply conduit configured to be fluidly connected to a water supply, wherein the supply conduit has a discharge end. The system may also include a disposal conduit in fluid communication with the supply conduit and a supplementary conduit in fluid communication with a storage tank containing an additive fluid. The supplementary conduit may be configured to supply the additive fluid into the flow of water directed through the disposal conduit to create a water/additive fluid mixture within the disposal conduit. Moreover, an outlet end of the disposal conduit may be configured to be in fluid communication with a disposal inlet of the waste disposal such that the water/additive fluid mixture directed through the disposal conduit is received within the waste disposal. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122987 | Jet plunger - Jet Plunger, a DIY rooter, powered by high water pressure using sweeper nozzle to clear out clogged bathroom sink, toilet bowl, bathtub, shower stall, kitchen sink, and outdoor drains. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122988 | Adaptation of Flush Valve for Dual Flush Capability - Various apparatuses and methods that facilitate dual flush capability are presented. In one embodiment, an apparatus is provided that includes a dual flush mechanism configured to provide for a dual flush capability in a toilet. The dual flush mechanism can include a basket structure. A gasket can be attached to the dual flush mechanism. The gasket can form a seal between the dual flush mechanism and a flush orifice of a flush valve. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122989 | Water Tank-Less Toilet Flushing System with Control System Thereof - A water tank-less toilet flushing system includes a toilet bowl and a control system which includes a flush valve located higher than a top surface of the toilet bowl and a check valve operatively linked to the flush valve. When the flush valve is opened, the check valve is closed due to a water pressure for enabling the water to flush the toilet bowl. When the flush valve is closed, the check valve is opened for communicating an interior of the flush valve with an ambient atmosphere to prevent water in the toilet bowl to be backflow to the flush valve. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122990 | FLUSH LEVER AND ASSEMBLY - A flush lever comprises a handle and a skirt, or escutcheon plate, both disposed to the exterior of a toilet tank. Within the tank is a flush lever subassembly, the subassembly taking one of two different embodiments and each embodiment comprising means for mechanically linking the flush lever with the subassembly. One portion of the flush lever can be variably adjustable within 360° of rotation and by adjustments every 15° for optimal placement of the flush lever as desired or required. Another portion of the flush lever can be variably adjustable within 180° of rotation as well and by adjustments also every 15°. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122991 | Toilet Water Splash Inhibiting Device - A toilet water splash inhibiting device for inhibit splashing of toilet water during evacuation of waste into a toilet. The device includes a mixture of liquid body soap, baking soda, vinegar, sodium bicarbonate, aspirin, and anhydrous citric acid. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122993 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSPORTING BIO-WASTE - A system for receiving and transporting bio-waste without the use of water as a carrier of the bio-waste is disclosed. The system comprises a bio-waste receptacle configured to receive bio-waste and is associated with an exterior wall of a structure. The system further comprises a bio-waste cart receivable at least partially within the bio-waste receptacle and comprising a base and a collection bucket for receiving the bio-waste, the base having a plurality of wheels for transporting the collection bucket. The system further comprises a transport system for moving the bio-waste cart along a pre-defined pathway, the transport system comprising a tunnel-like structure and a mechanical, manually operated locomotive device and wherein the tunnel-like structure conceals the pre-defined pathway and at least a portion of the mechanical, manually operated locomotive device. The system further comprises a bio-waste depository positioned on the pre-defined pathway for receiving the transported bio-waste. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122994 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSPORTING AND COLLECTING BIO-WASTE - A system for transporting and collecting bio-waste without the use of water as a carrier of the bio-waste is disclosed. The system comprises a plurality of bio-waste carts configured to receive and transport bio-waste along a plurality of predefined pathways to a central chute. The system further comprises a bio-waste depository associated with the central chute. The system further comprises a transport system comprising a plurality of locomotive devices configured to advance and return the plurality of bio-waste carts along predefined pathways and through tunnel-like structures to and from the central chute. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122995 | DRAIN COVER - An areaway drain cover with a top surface, a bottom surface, and a peripheral edge surface with a plurality of passages passing from the top surface to the bottom surface which allow water to pass through the passages while preventing leaves and debris from clogging the drain. The bottom surface also comprises a plurality of protrusions projecting downwardly from the bottom surface so that when the drain cover is placed over a drain, the protrusions allow the drain cover to be spaced horizontally above the surface on which the drain cover is resting so as to allow water to pass. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122996 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RAPID CONSTRUCTION OF STRUCTURALLY REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURES USING PREFABRICATED ASSEMBLIES AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - The present invention includes prefabricated assemblies which are assembled on a construction site to provide a permanent concrete mold with integrated structural reinforcement and structural splices for cast-in-place concrete structures. The invention enhances the quality of the cast concrete structure while lowering the cost of construction and construction time. Described herein is a column form assembly, a column closure panel assembly, a beam form assembly, and a slab form assembly which are used to construct cast in place structurally reinforced concrete columns, beams, and floor slabs with minimal form work and construction site logistics. Also described herein are a method of assembly of said structures and a method of fabricating said assemblies. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122997 | Transportable Unitized Modular Construction - A cubicle unit is constructed in a standard frame size to accommodate transportation and re-fitting into a building structure. The cubicle may be fitted with various apparatus to fit the needs of the owner/occupant. The cubicle can be pre-fabricated in a controlled environment, warehoused, and shipped independent of the overall building structure. Installation of the cubicle may be achieved by aligning the cubicle with the building mounted receiver track. The receiver is connected to the building securely by means of mechanical fastening. The cubicle may securely fasten mechanically to the receiver. Cubicle joints may be installed between cubicle bays that cannot be set in place without a gap. Additionally interior and exterior facades may be mounted to the structure to enclose the space. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122998 | FORMWORK OF REDUCING THICKNESS DUE TO LOADING OF SLAB CAST IN-SITU - An apparatus for forming a concrete slab to be supported on a surface of load bearing members, and a method of use of the apparatus, are provided. The apparatus may includes a support element having a layer of active material bonded on each side by a backing sheet. The active material is chosen to slowly compress over time when placed under a load of the concrete when poured onto the apparatus. The rate of compression is chosen such that the layer of active material continues to support the slab until such time as the slab becomes self-supporting (i.e., the concrete has cured/set) on the load bearing members. The active material is chosen such that the load supported by the active material reduces gradually from an original value of 100% when the concrete is poured to less than 40% of its original value after 10 days as the concrete cures. Another feature is the inclusion of a surface of the backing sheet with a relatively low coefficient of friction. When two support elements are laid one on top of the other with the surfaces in contact, the upper support element may slide over the lower support element, for example during a seismic event. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160122999 | WALL SEAL SYSTEM - A flexible seal system for provision of a substantially watertight seal between adjacent concrete panels; said system comprising
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