18th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 35 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160123500 | METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY MEASURING TIMES OF VARIOUS OPERATIONS IN FLOATING VESSEL PIPE DEPLOYMENT - A method for determining start and stop times of at least one selected operation on a pipe deployment vessel includes measuring either or both tension on a pipe deployed from a reel on the vessel and velocity of pipe motion with respect to the vessel. Rotational velocity of the reel is measured. Geodetic position of the vessel with respect to time is measured. The start and stop times of the at least one selected operation are determined from the measured tension, motion velocity, rotational velocity and geodetic position. The start and stop times are recorded. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123501 | DOVETAIL CABLE CLIP - A clip for securing a prestressed cable along a dovetail slot within a cement cast for masonry work. The clip contains a cup receiving the prestressed cable and legs for a fixed attachment to the outside of a dovetail bar. A method of installing the clip includes inserting the clip between the dovetail slot and the prestressed cable and rotating the clip such that the prestressed cable is received within the cup and the legs capture the dovetail slot. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123502 | AIR BRAKE HOSE SUPPORT BRACKET - A railway car air brake hose support bracket has an upper portion with first and second attachment members, a lower portion and an air hose connector. The first attachment member enters into and engages a portion of an accessible compartment of an uncoupling mechanism housing below the coupler head, and the second attachment member is secured to an air brake hose support lug of the railway car coupler. The air brake hose connector engages an air brake hose assembly and suspends this hose assembly from the railway coupler at a predetermined distance above the rail bed. A method of installing the hose support bracket includes positioning the first and second attachment members, securing them in place, and attaching one or more railway brake hose units to the air hose connector, either before or after this positioning and securing of the upper portion of the bracket. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123503 | FLEXIBLE PIPE BODY LAYER AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SAME - A flexible pipe body configured for offshore use or a flexible pipe precursor, and a method of preparing a flexible pipe are disclosed. The pipe body or precursor includes a sacrificial layer which is, at least partially, removable on contact with a solvent medium such as an aqueous solvent, in particular water. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123504 | COMPOSITE MATERIAL COMPOSITION FOR NEUTRALIZING ACID COMPOUNDS AND PIPE COMPRISING A SHEATH MADE FROM SAME - The invention relates, on the one hand, to a composite material composition capable of neutralizing acid compounds and of being used under high temperature conditions, said composition being a mixture of a polymer material with a predetermined amount of reactive fillers, the mass fraction of the chemically active products ranges between 4 and 40% and the polymer material is selected from the vinylidene fluoride copolymers family, comprising a vinylidene fluoride monomer, and at least one monomer being selected from among the following monomers: hexafluoropropylene, perfluoro(methylvinyl)ether, perfluoro(ethylvinyl)ether, perfluoro (propylvinyl)ether, tetrafluoroethylene, perfluorobutylethylene, fluoropropylene, chlorotrifluoroethylene, chlorodifluoroethylene, chlorofluoroethylene, trifluoroethylene, and the monomer with the following formulation: CH | 2016-05-05 |
20160123505 | FLEXIBLE PIPE FOR CONVEYING A FLUID, AND RELATED USE AND METHOD | 2016-05-05 |
20160123506 | SEALING DEVICES, BUSHING, AND SYSTEMS INCLUDING THE SAME - One aspect of the invention provides a sealing device for connecting a length of corrugated tubing. The sealing device includes: a body member defining a sleeve portion; a nut adapted and configured for threaded engagement with the body member, the nut defining an internal shoulder; and a bushing. The bushing includes: an annular internal rib located on a proximal end, the annular internal rib adapted and configured to engage a corrugation valley of corrugated tubing; a medial external rib adapted and configured to be engaged by the internal shoulder of the nut and to advance the bushing within the sleeve portion of the body member; and a trailing hinged portion located on a distal end. The trailing hinged portion is adapted and configured for inward compression against the corrugated tubing received within the bushing as the nut is advanced over the trailing hinged portion. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123507 | PIPE CONNECTOR FITTING WITH ELONGATE GASKET AND METAL THREADS - A pipe connector fitting comprising a body comprising a longitudinal axis, a throat, opposed side walls, an upstream end and a downstream end, a bore defined by the body, a plurality of internal metal threads disposed within the body, an elongate gasket comprising a non-round cross-section, and a gasket retention area defined by the body, sized and dimensioned. to accept and retain the gasket when the gasket is non-compressed and fully compressed and the gasket is never allowed to escape the gasket retention area into the throat of the body, the gasket retention area comprising a flat gasket retention surface disposed perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the body, the gasket disposed within the gasket retention area, wherein, when a threaded male fitting is threadedly disposed within the body, the threaded male fitting can be rotated 360 degrees while remaining continuously fluid tight for pressures in excess of 300 psig. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123508 | Threaded Connection - A threaded connection for tubing having a pin connection with external, tapered buttress type threads, preferably with a one inch per foot thread taper, the pin threaded portion having seven threads per inch. The connection also includes a box connection having complementary internal threads threadedly engaging the pin, the box connection having a comparable pitch and thread taper. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123509 | Threaded Connection - A threaded, coupled connection having tapered, buttress-type threads, the threaded portions of the connection having a thread pitch of seven threads per inch. Preferably the pin threads of the coupled connection are pull-out threads. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123510 | VALVE ADAPTER CONNECTION ASSEMBLY - A self-centering valve adapter connection assembly includes a first equipment flange that is connected to a second equipment flange with an adapter ring. The adapter ring includes a first longitudinal flange with a tapered inner surface and a cylindrical outer surface. The adapter ring aids in centering the first and second equipment flanges while smoothing a fluid flow corridor between the first equipment flange and the second equipment flange. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123511 | DUCT ASSEMBLY WITH A CONNECTOR - A duct assembly comprises a first duct. The duct assembly may further include a first connector and a second connector. The first connector is integral to the first duct of the duct assembly. In an embodiment, the first connector is adapted to form a detachable coupling with the second connector. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123512 | Electrostatic Discharge Protected Ferrule - A fuel line assembly for an aircraft comprises a ferrule assembly comprising a ferrule affixed to an isolation tube, which may be directly affixed to a fuel tube or affixed to an extension tube, which in turn, is affixed to the fuel tube. The ferrule assembly provides electrostatic discharge protection and lightning protection as the isolation tube maintains a separation distance from the ferrule and fuel tube, both of which are made from metal. The isolation tube is made from a dielectric material, but which may have conductive particles added to aid in the dissipation of an electrostatic charge. The electrical resistance through the isolation tube has a lower limit to arrest the flow of the induced lightning current through the assembly. The amount of lightning protection afforded can be configured. The ferrule assembly components may be affixed by using thermo-welding, adhesive, or mechanical pressure. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123513 | MICROFLUIDIC CONNECTOR - A microfluidic connector ( | 2016-05-05 |
20160123514 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INSTALLTION AND REPAIR OF PIPE SYSTEMS - A method for joining or repairing a pipe system that comprises a least two pipes made of weldable plastic material, comprising: fitting a sleeve made of weldable plastic material the distance between the two pipes, the sleeve having a length A that exceeds the distance B between the mutually opposing pipes, such as to overlap each pipe end to a given extent C; placing an electrically conductive band around one of the pipes, the band having two ends; connecting the band ends to each other by placing the band ends overlapping each other; fitting the sleeve over and against the pipe and the band, and applying an electric current to the band over a given period of time, thereby heating the band to a determined temperature for a determined time and fusing the band with the plastic surfaces of the pipe and the sleeve lying in abutment therewith to form a welding joint being fully executed around the pipe and inside the sleeve. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123515 | VARIABLE-BUOYANCY ASSEMBLY AND NON-COLLAPSIBLE FLUID-LINE ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH FLUID-PROCESSING PLANT - Apparatus for use with fluid-processing plant configured to generate and store pressurized fluid. Fluid-processing plant is spaced apart from body of water. Apparatus includes variable-buoyancy assembly positioned in body of water in such way that buoyancy force urges variable-buoyancy assembly to move toward surface of body of water. Apparatus also includes non-collapsible fluid-line assembly positionally anchored, at least in part, underground in such way that non-collapsible fluid-line assembly extends, at least in part, into body of water. Non-collapsible fluid-line assembly fluidly connects fluid-processing plant and variable-buoyancy assembly together in such way that non-collapsible fluid-line assembly conveys pressurized fluid between fluid-processing plant and variable-buoyancy assembly. Non-collapsible fluid-line assembly transmits an anchoring force from ground to variable-buoyancy assembly; this is done in such way that anchoring force substantially counteracts, buoyancy force acting on non-collapsible fluid-line assembly. Anchoring force substantially urges variable-buoyancy assembly to remain below surface of body of water. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123516 | WINCH BOOM AND METHOD FOR TRENCHLESS REPLACEMENT - A pipe replacement system and method are shown. Configurations are shown that include a pulley that does not damage a bursting tool, as the bursting tool is pulled into a pit. Configurations are also shown that include a boom that does not need an extraction cage for the bursting tool. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123517 | IN-PIPE MOVING APPARATUS - An in-pipe moving apparatus for passing through a pipe bent in any direction without control of the attitude of the apparatus is provided. The in-pipe moving apparatus may include at least three sets of tire-integrated wheel units arranged in series in a traveling direction and at least two sets of joint sections that pivotably link the at least three sets of tire-integrated wheel units to each other. Each of the at least three sets of tire-integrated wheel units includes a tire-integrated wheel, a drive section, a first frame fixed to the drive section, and at least one second frame pivotably attached to the drive section. A bending generator is provided between one of the first frames and one of the second frames in the at least three sets of tire-integrated wheel units and imparts tension for causing the first frames and the second frames to have a V-like bent shape. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123518 | Protective Shield for Concrete Hose Joints - A protective shield device is mounted on the joint between connected concrete hoses to protect the joint connecting one concrete hose to another from accidentally catching on an obstruction on the surface over which the concrete hose joint is moved during operation and disconnecting the two concrete hoses. The protective shield device is formed by two hollow shells that are hinged on one side and connected by friction closure members to surround and encapsulate the concrete hose joint. The assembled protective shield device is preferably in the shape of an ovoid with a larger central portion to accommodate the joint structure, and narrower end portions to provide no protruding structure that will catch any underlying obstructions that could cause the enclosed joint latch to be exposed. The protective shield device can be opened by forcing the two shell members apart, or by using a mechanically disengagable latch. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123519 | HEAT INSULATION MATERIAL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING HEAT INSULATION MATERIAL - A thermal insulation material can suitably be used as a thermal insulation material for a hot press, a rubber vulcanizing machine, and an injection molding machine, a casing for an induction furnace, and the like, and exhibits good workability, excellent heat resistance, excellent mechanical strength, excellent toughness, excellent working accuracy, excellent thickness accuracy, and the like. The thermal insulation material is produced by hot-pressing a plurality of prepregs in a state in which the plurality of prepregs are stacked, each of the plurality of prepregs being obtained by impregnating heat-resistant paper with a thermosetting resin, the thermal insulation material including 32 to 64 mass % of a fibrous material and 36 to 68 mass % of the thermosetting resin. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123520 | POSITIONING DEVICE - A product positioning device includes a support, a first guide rail, a second guide rail, a support platform, a latching device, and a driving device. The first guide rail and the second guide rail are positioned on the support. The support platform is configured to receive a product to be positioned. The support platform is movable to an end of the first guide rail. The latching device is movable to a position holding the product to be positioned against the support platform. The driving device is movable to a position nearer the support platform. The driving device is further slidably engaged with the second guide rail. The driving device moves to the driving device position as the support platform moves to the end of the first guide rail, and the latching device moves to the latching device position as the driving device moves to the driving device position. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123521 | TELESCOPIC ARM WITH A PUSH-PULL CHAIN DRIVE - The invention relates to a telescopic arm ( | 2016-05-05 |
20160123522 | POLE AND SUPPORT BASE ASSEMBLY - Certain embodiments of the present disclosure describe a pole and base assembly. The pole and base assembly includes a pole with an upper engagement portion and a lower engagement portion that are biased toward each other. A base includes a socket to receive the pole and a channel that allows the lower engagement portion to pass through the base. The upper engagement portion is retained on the top surface of the base. When the lower engagement portion is passed through the socket and aligned with a locking portion, the biasing force causes the upper and lower engagement portions to clamp together around the base and lock the pole to the base. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123523 | EXTENSION/RETRACTION DEVICE - An extension/retraction device includes a cylindrical stationary leg section having a base at the upper end thereof, a cylindrical movable leg section in which the stationary leg section is fitted so as to be slidable in the longitudinal direction, an engagement tube having an upper end formed in a stepped shape and installed in the stationary leg section so as to be coaxial with the movable leg section and so as to be pivotable about the cylinder axis of the movable leg section, a pressing spring installed within both the movable leg section and the stationary leg section, a pulling spring held within the pressing spring, a guide tube having an upper end affixed to the base and installed in the engagement tube, an engagement section fitted to the lower end of the engagement tube, and a spacer installed between the lower end of the guide tube and the engagement tube. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123524 | LIGHTWEIGHT SUPPORT STRUCTURE, METHOD OF PRODUCING A LIGHTWEIGHT SUPPORT STRUCTURE, COMPOSITE SANDWICH PANEL AND METHOD OF PRODUCING A COMPOSITE SANDWICH PANEL - A lightweight support structure includes a composite sandwich panel having a first face sheet and a lightweight core attached to the face sheet and an essentially rotationally symmetric cut-out extending through the first face sheet and into the lightweight core. The cut-out has an essentially rotationally symmetric inner cut-out and outer cut-out arranged essentially concentric with respect to each other, providing for a support there between. The support has a core support cut from the lightweight core and a support face sheet disc on top, cut from of the first face sheet. A rotationally symmetric insert is fitted into the cut-out for load application and/or anchorage of various components into and onto the sandwich panel. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123525 | OBJECT GRIPPING APPARATUS - The present disclosure is directed to an object gripping apparatus that solves the above-described problems. Generally, in various embodiments, the object gripping apparatus includes a plurality of individually deformable gripping members configured to wrap around, grip, and hold the outer surface of an object. Because the gripping members are individually deformable, the object gripping apparatus may hold objects of varying shapes and sizes, such as objects having outer surfaces of varied diameters. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123526 | TWO-PIECE DETACHABLE BRACKET FOR SUPPORTING POOL DECK-LID MODULES COVERING BELOW DECK TROUGHS HOUSING POWERED POOL COVER SYSTEMS - Two-piece detachable bracket for supporting heavy pool-deck lid modules covering below deck troughs housing powered pool cover systems is described. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123527 | A DRIVE SUPPORTING STRUCTURE AND A DRIVE SUPPORT ELEMENT - The invention relates to a drive supporting structure ( | 2016-05-05 |
20160123528 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ATTACHING A DEVICE TO A ROTATING SHAFT - A system for attaching a device to a rotating shaft is provided herein. The system may include a rotating shaft, a telemetry transmitter positioned about the rotating shaft, and a housing positioned about the telemetry transmitter. The telemetry transmitter may be trapped by the housing. The system also may include a connector configured to connect the housing to the rotating shaft. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123529 | HOOK DEVICE - A hood device is provided with a frame-shape base member and a hook member. The hook member is provided with a rotation unit, a hooking unit, a first engaging unit which engages with the peripheral wall of the base member when the hooking portion is used, and a second engaging unit which engages with the peripheral wall of the base member when the hooking unit is stored. Both lateral edges of the peripheral wall of the base member are provided with a rotation support unit, a first rotation limiting unit against which the first engaging unit abuts, a second rotation limiting unit against which the second engaging unit abuts, a first holding unit into which the first engaging unit is detachably fitted, and a second holding unit into which the second engaging unit is detachably fitted. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123530 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL LUBRICANT INTO A BEARING LUBRICATED WITH A LUBRICANT, IN PARTICULAR A ROLLING BEARING OR PLAIN BEARING - A method for controlling the introduction of additional lubricant ( | 2016-05-05 |
20160123531 | BOIL-OFF GAS TEMPORARY STORAGE SYSTEM - Provided is a boil-off gas temporary storage system and, more particularly, is a boil-off gas temporary storage system which compresses boil-off gas at high pressure, temporarily stores the compressed boil-off gas in a boil-off gas absorbing tank, supplies the stored boil-off gas to a high-pressure gas transmission part and a high-pressure liquefied natural gas transmission part to recycle the boil-off gas, controls the pressure of a low-pressure liquefied natural gas cargo tank and a fuel liquefied natural gas tank of a ship to be filled with gas, and removes the necessity of a complicated and high-priced re-liquefaction device, in a method for removing the boil-off gas to depressurize the fuel liquefied natural gas tank of a ship to be filled with gas in the relatively high-pressure state before supplying the liquefied natural gas to a ship to be filled with gas. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123532 | PRESSURE CONTAINER - It is an object of the present invention to provide a pressure container configured so that a seal member is excellent at maintainability and has a simple structure. The container includes a hollow plastic liner ( | 2016-05-05 |
20160123533 | TANK CONTAINER FOR TRANSPORT AND STORAGE OF CRYOGENIC LIQUEFIED GASES - The invention relates to a tank container ( | 2016-05-05 |
20160123534 | STORAGE METHOD FOR TRIFLUOROETHYLENE, AND STORAGE CONTAINER FOR TRIFLUOROETHYLENE - To provide a method for storing trifluoroethylene filled in a container for storage, transportation, etc., stably without causing a reaction such as polymerization. The method is characterized in that trifluoroethylene is stored in a sealed container in such a state that a gas phase and a liquid phase coexist, and in the gas phase, the concentration of oxygen at a temperature of 25° C. is kept to be at most 1,000 ppm by volume. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123535 | SYSTEM AND EQUIPMENT FOR DISPENSING A HIGH PRESSURE COMPRESSED GAS USING SPECIAL HYDRAULIC FLUID, SEMITRAILER COMPRISING VERTICAL OR HORIZONTAL GAS CYLINDERS - The present invention relates to a system and equipment for dispensing a high pressure compressed gas using a special hydraulic fluid, comprising a hydraulic pressurization unit also known as “HPU”, which can be connected to a semi-trailer comprising compressed gas cylinders, upper and lower open ends, comprising a single valve arranged at the upper end of the cylinders, which supplies the compressed gas to a customer, one valve disposed at the lower end of the cylinders for both supplying of the hydraulic oil from an oil reservoir to the cylinders, as the return of the hydraulic oil to the hydraulic fluid reservoir from the cylinders. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123536 | Compressed Gas Filling Method and System - A method of filling a storage vessel with a fuel gas at a fuel dispenser. In various embodiments, the method includes providing a fuel dispenser comprising a housing defining a fluid flow path therein, the fluid flow path operatively connected with a source of the fuel gas. The fuel dispenser includes a control valve disposed along the fluid flow path and a controller in operative electronic communication therewith. The method also includes actuating the control valve to provide a predetermined difference between the pressure of the fuel gas upstream of the control valve and the pressure of the fuel gas downstream of the control valve. The predetermined difference is selected such that the temperature of the fuel gas is reduced to a predetermined temperature after passing through the control valve. The method also includes dispensing the fuel gas into the storage vessel, the fuel gas having first mass flow rate. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123537 | FLEXIBLE INTERFACE CLOSED CYCLE CRYOCAST WITH REMOTELY LOCATED POINT OF COOLING - A closed cycle cryocooler system for cooling a sample includes a cryocooler that receives helium gas and provides a cooled helium gas, a flexible interface that receives the cooled helium gas and provides the cooled helium gas to a rigid stinger assembly configured and arranged to provide the cooled helium gas to a cryostat. The flexible interface may include a first gas flow path that routes gas to the rigid stinger assembly, and a second gas flow path receives return gas from the rigid stinger. The first gas flow path may be radially interior with respect to the second gas flow path | 2016-05-05 |
20160123538 | PRESSURE CONTAINER - A pressure container including: a liner that is formed by blow molding and has a storage portion storing liquid or gas and a filler neck in a cylindrical shape protruding from the storage portion; a mouthpiece that has an embedded portion embedded in a circumferential direction by the filler neck being folded inward in a radial direction at an end portion, and an exposed portion that is formed continuously from the embedded portion to be exposed as an inner wall of the filler neck; a mounting member that is mounted inside the exposed portion in the radial direction; and a seal member that seals a gap between the filler neck and the mounting member. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123539 | ANTI-FROST CAP FOR LIQUID NITROGEN CONTAINERS OR OTHER COLD CONDENSED GASES - The present invention refers to a cylindrical cavity or cap, which prevents the condensation and the crystallization of water vapor or other possible compounds present in the air, around the outlet vent of a container having condensate gas. It prevents the condensation and the crystallization of frost or other compounds because of the formation of an environment free of other compounds around the outlet vent with gases from their own evaporation of the condensate gases in the container | 2016-05-05 |
20160123540 | CHEMICAL ILLUMINANT - A chemical illuminant includes an outer case comprising sealable opposite ends situated in a lengthwise direction of the outer case; one ampoule housed in the outer case; a pair of compositions that emit light when mixed with each other; and a spacer arranged in the outer case, wherein one of the compositions is contained in a space formed inside of the outer case, but outside of the ampoule, and the other of the compositions is contained in the ampoule, a space in which the one of the compositions is contained is formed between the spacer and an inner surface of the outer case, at least one recess is formed at a periphery of the spacer, and the ampoule is supported in the recess. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123541 | SOLID-STATE LAMPS WITH ELECTRONICALLY ADJUSTABLE LIGHT BEAM DISTRIBUTION - Solid-state lamps having an electronically adjustable light beam distribution are disclosed. In accordance with some embodiments, a lamp configured as described herein includes a plurality of solid-state emitters (addressable individually and/or in groupings) mounted over a non-planar interior surface of the lamp. The interior mounting surface can be concave or convex, as desired, and may be of hemispherical or hyper-hemispherical geometry, among others, in accordance with some example embodiments. In some embodiments, the heat sink of the lamp may be configured to provide the interior mounting surface, whereas in some other embodiments, a separate mounting interface, such as a parabolic aluminized reflector (PAR), a bulged reflector (BR), or a multi-faceted reflector (MR), may be included to such end. Also, the lamp may include one or more focusing optics for modifying its output. In some cases, a lamp provided as described herein may be configured for retrofitting existing lighting structures. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123542 | Lighting Device - A lighting device includes at least one semiconductor illuminant and a plastic housing in which the at least one semiconductor illuminant is accommodated. The lighting device is has, inside the housing, a metallic base body on which the semiconductor illuminant is fixed. The metallic base body has a surface which is in contact, at least in sections, in the inside, with the housing. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123543 | END CAP OF LAMP TUBE AND ILLUMINATING DEVICE USING SAID END CAP - Various embodiments may relate to an end cap for a lamp tube of an illuminating device, including a mounting ring fixedly mounted to one end of the lamp tube by means of an assembled end, and a cover plate for closing the mounting ring at a free end. The end cap further includes a rotating ring mounted between the mounting ring and the cover plate at the free end, the cover plate rotatably closes the mounting ring by means of the rotating ring. Further various embodiments relate to an illuminating device adopting the end cap. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123544 | HIGH EFFICIENCY CHIP-ON-BOARD LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE - An LED CoB structure with the combination use of blue and red LED dies is used to achieve warm white light, with good quantum conversion efficiency at a reasonably low cost. Both the red and blue LED dies are fabricated on transparent substrates. The current density of the LED dies is designed to match the different degradation rate of each type of LED die. The methods used to achieve high efficiency include adjusting the power, wavelength, and/or position of the dies. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123545 | PORTABLE MULTI-FUNCTIONAL LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE - A portable multi-functional light emitting device includes a first cover, a transparent waterproof cover, an illumination module, a second cover and a light guide member. Both illumination module and transparent waterproof cover are installed in the first cover, and the first cover is integrally combined with the second cover, so that the illumination module achieves both waterproof and translucent effects by the transparent waterproof cover. This device with a small volume is convenient to carry, and the second cover is connected to a PET bottle or a circular rod-shaped light guide member, and the illumination module provides an illumination required in outdoor activities or a warning light effect. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123546 | LED Projector Capable of Emitting Light Spherically in 180.degree. - An LED projector for emitting light spherically in 180° includes a driving power supply; a projector body; a lamp seat, with three slanted protruding surfaces, being placed inside the projector body, the three slanted protruding surfaces being distributed circularly with a first angle of 120° between any two slanted protruding surfaces; three LED lamps connected to the lamp seat, one LED lamp on each slanted protruding surface; a reflector plate, with a protrusion element for receiving the lamp seat, attached to the projector body, the protrusion element having three projection holes for receiving the LED lamps; a spherical transparent lampshade for covering projector body; and a lampshade frame. The LED projector has a simple and rational configuration with easy assembly, and has large range of irradiation, good light condensation effect and balanced light. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123547 | LUMINAIRE FOR CROSSWALK - The present disclosure describes light delivery and distribution components of a light duct that can be used as a luminaire, such as a bollard-style luminaire that can be useful for the illumination of pedestrian crosswalks. The bollard luminaire includes a design that generally confines light to illuminate the cross-walk and the pedestrian in the crosswalk, such that light that could produce glare for the pedestrian and/or a driver approaching the crosswalk is minimized The delivery and distribution system (i.e., light duct and light duct extractor) can function effectively with any light source that is capable of delivering light which is substantially collimated about the longitudinal axis of the light duct, and which is also preferably substantially uniform over the inlet of the light duct. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123548 | Self-powered solar illumination device with self-contained power system - The quest for efficient lighting has been around for generations. LED (light emitting diode) is an efficient way to illuminate. Predecessors like the florescent light and standard incandescent light sources proved to only generate a fraction of the light source provided by a LED. Florescent light only provides a ¼ of a LED's illumination, and a standard incandescent light provides 1/20 | 2016-05-05 |
20160123549 | DEVICE FOR CREATING LIGHT EFFECTS - A light device is provided, including: at least one source arranged to emit a light beam; an optical system arranged to send each light beam from a central zone in several possible directions contained in a light cone, the vertex of which is located in the central zone, such that each light beam propagates in its light cone; and a reflector system arranged to receive each light beam propagating in its light cone and to reflect each received light beam in a space and outside its light cone. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123550 | LAMP FOR VEHICLE - A lamp for a vehicle includes a reflector configured to reflect received light and rotate with respect to at least one rotation axis to control an irradiation angle. A light source is positioned outside the reflector spaced apart from the reflector and is configured to generate light to be incident on the reflector. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123551 | BEAM PATTERN CONTROL APPARATUS FOR ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING SYSTEM OF A VEHICLE - A beam pattern control apparatus is deployed in front of a light source of a vehicle to control pattern of beam radiated from front lighting according to a mode. The apparatus comprises a support unit; plate-shaped first and second shutters deployed in the support unit, each having a slot hole, and overlapped forward and backward, and vertically movable at a predetermined height according to the mode; and an actuator to individually vertically move the respective first and second shutters according to position of a driving pin in a longitudinal direction of the slot holes by moving the driving pin with the driving pin inserted into the slot holes to support the first and second shutters. The slot holes of the first and second shutters have different heights at which the driving pin is joined according to the longitudinal direction, and the slot holes have different shapes. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123552 | OPTICAL FILM, METHOD FOR PRODUCING OPTICAL FILM, AND SURFACE LIGHT-EMITTING BODY - This optical film includes a substrate and a plurality of convex microlenses arrayed on the substrate. The microlenses have an α-region and a β-region. The β-region occupies the outer portion of the convex shape of the microlenses, and is positioned in a manner so as to cover the α-region. In an adhesion test conforming to ISO 2409 for measuring the adhesiveness of the substrate and the optical film, the test result is class 0 or class 1. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123553 | LIGHT-EMITTING MODULE WITH A CURVED PRISM SHEET - A light-emitting module ( | 2016-05-05 |
20160123554 | Lens, Light Emitting Apparatus Including the Lens, and Backlight Unit Including the Apparatus - A light emitting apparatus is disclosed. The light emitting apparatus includes a light source and a lens located on the light source, wherein the lens includes an upper surface, a lower surface located under the upper surface such that the lower surface is opposite to the light source, and a lateral surface connected between the upper surface and the lower surface, and wherein the lateral surface includes a plurality of segments inclined at different angles, at least one of the segments having a pattern, the pattern having root mean square (RMS) roughness including holes and rods. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123555 | BACKLIGHT UNIT AND DISPLAY DEVICE INCLUDING BACKLIGHT UNIT - A backlight unit is discussed, which includes a frame including a bottom and a sidewall extending from the bottom; at least one substrate located on the frame, and a plurality of light sources mounted on the at least one substrate; and a reflecting sheet located on the at least one substrate, wherein the reflecting sheet includes: a first sheet part located on the bottom, the first sheet part including a plurality of holes corresponding to the plurality of the light sources, and a plurality of first dots; and a second sheet part extended from the first sheet, the second sheet part including a plurality of second dots, wherein the plurality of first dots are positioned adjacent to at least one of the plurality of holes. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123556 | LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE - A light emitting device is provided. The light emitting device includes a first white light source emitting a white light of which color coordinates exist within a MacAdam 10-step ellipse from color coordinates (0.4822, 0.3980); a second white light source emitting a white light of which color coordinates exist within a MacAdam 10-step ellipse from color coordinates (0.4180, 0.4337); and a third white light source emitting a white light of which color coordinates exist within a MacAdam 10-step ellipse from color coordinates (0.2806, 0.2981). | 2016-05-05 |
20160123557 | WAVELENGTH CONVERSION DEVICE, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF, AND RELATED ILLUMINATION DEVICE - A wavelength conversion device, a manufacturing method thereof, and a related illumination device. The wavelength conversion device comprises a fluorescent powder layer ( | 2016-05-05 |
20160123558 | TOWER LIGHT SHIELD - The present invention relates to a beacon light shield or an obstruction light shield. The beacon or obstruction light shield includes a base for receiving the light fixture, a plurality of ribs mounted on the base, and concentrically rings mounted to the ribs. The concentric rings include an inner ring mounted at a first distance away from the center of the base and an outer ring mounted at a second distance away from the center of the base. The beacon or obstruction light shield masks light from the ground at both distances and at locations close to the tower, and does not interfere with the function of the required lighting for the aircraft. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123559 | LAMP FOR VEHICLE - A lamp for a vehicle includes a light source generating a light. A reflector is rotatably coupled with a support. A reflecting body is connected to the reflector to rotate along with a rotation of the reflector, receives the light from the light source, and reflects the light to the reflector. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123560 | VARIABLE-BEAM LIGHTING SYSTEM - A method and device for variable-beam illumination are disclosed. The device has a light source, a first reflector segment, and a second reflector segment. The first segment has a first parabolic cross section to produce a first light distribution having a wide-angle light distribution. The second segment has a second parabolic cross section to produce a second light distribution that is narrower than the first light distribution. At least one of the first and second segments is movable between first and second positions. At least a portion of the light is reflected to effectuate the first light distribution when the at least one of the first and second segments is in the first position. At least a portion of the light is reflected to effectuate the second light distribution when the at least one of the first and second segments is in the second position. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123561 | SURFACE MOUNT DEVICE TYPE LASER MODULE - A surface mount device type laser module includes a housing, an edge-emitting type laser diode unit, a reflective optical component and a base. The base is accommodated within the housing, and the edge-emitting type laser diode unit is integrated into the base. The base includes at least one surface transmission structure. The at least one surface transmission structure is exposed outside the base and the housing. An electronic signal is transmitted through the at least one surface transmission structure. A laser beam provided by the edge-emitting type laser diode unit is reflected by the reflective optical component, and the reflected laser beam is transmitted through an opening of the housing. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123562 | LED SCONCE LIGHT FIXTURE APPARATUS - A sconce light fixture and a wall mount bracket are configured such that the wall mount bracket may be attached to a wall and the sconce light fixture thereafter may be removably attached to the wall mount bracket in a manner which establishes a continuous electrical power path from the wall mount bracket to the sconce light fixture and LEDs mounted therein. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123563 | MEDICAL HEADLAMP OPTICAL ARRANGEMENT PERMITTING VARIABLE BEAM WIDTH - A medical headlamp having a front from which light is selectively emitted. The headlamp includes a beam origination portion that produces a light beam and an iris assembly, positioned in front of the beam origination portion, having a user accessible actuator and an iris, responsive to the actuator to block a user selectable portion of the light beam. The iris is also responsive to the actuator to block none of the light beam, for maximum efficiency, when a user so selects. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123564 | SOLID-STATE LUMINAIRE WITH ELECTRONICALLY ADJUSTABLE LIGHT BEAM DISTRIBUTION - A luminaire having an electronically adjustable light beam distribution is disclosed. In accordance with some embodiments, the disclosed luminaire includes a housing, for example, of hemi-cylindrical, oblate hemi-cylindrical, oblong elliptical, or polyhedral shape. The disclosed luminaire also includes a plurality of solid-state light sources arranged over its housing, in accordance with some embodiments. The one or more solid-state emitters of a given solid-state light source may be addressable individually and/or in one or more groupings, in some embodiments. As such, the solid-state light sources can be electronically controlled individually and/or in conjunction with one another, providing for highly adjustable light emissions from the host luminaire, in accordance with some embodiments. One or more heat sinks may be mounted on the housing to assist with heat dissipation for the solid-state light sources. The luminaire can be configured, for example, to be mounted or as a free-standing lighting device, as desired. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123565 | CIRCUIT BOARD FOR DRIVING FLIP-CHIP LIGHT EMITTING CHIP AND LIGHT EMITTING MODULE COMPRISING THE SAME - A circuit board for driving a flip-chip light emitting chip is disclosed. The circuit board includes a metal substrate having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface including a first electrode area, a second electrode area and a heat conduction area; a first metal electrode formed on the first electrode area for providing a first voltage; a first insulation layer formed between the first metal electrode and the metal substrate; a second metal electrode formed on the second electrode area for providing a second voltage; a second insulation layer formed between the second metal electrode and the metal substrate; and a solder resist layer covering the first surface; wherein the heat conduction area is exposed from the solder resist layer. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123566 | SEASONAL LIGHT STRING AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING SEASONAL LIGHT STRINGS EMPLOYING CAPACITOR SHUNTS - Employing capacitors as shunts in a decorative light string can prevent the circuit from being opened when a lamp burns out or becomes loose in the socket. But manually assembling such a light string is costly and the quality of the resulting string is not assured to be high. The present disclosure introduces a shunted light string, and a method of assembling that light string that is able to be automated to ensure a consistent quality level by reducing or eliminating human workmanship issues. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123567 | BATTERY-CONSERVING FLASHLIGHT AND METHOD THEREOF - A battery-conserving flashlight and method thereof are provided. The flashlight includes a body having a first end and a second end, the first end including an illumination source and the second end including an opening for accessing an interior of the body; at least one battery disposed in the body via the opening in the second end, the at least one battery coupled to and configured for powering the illumination source; and a controller disposed in the body configured to determine if the body is in motion, wherein if the body is not in motion for a predetermined period of time, the controller decouples the at least one battery from the illumination source to conserve energy in the at least one battery. Optionally, the flashlight may include a visual or audible indicator to alert a user that the flashlight will shutdown. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123568 | LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE - A light emitting device includes a light source, a light source carrier and a circuit board. The circuit board is configured to provide power to the light source via the light source carrier. The circuit board includes a metal substrate having an upper surface, the upper surface including a first electrode area, a second electrode area and a heat conduction area; a first metal electrode formed on the first electrode area; a first insulation layer formed between the first metal electrode and the metal substrate; a second metal electrode formed on the second electrode area; a second insulation layer formed between the second metal electrode and the metal substrate; and a solder resist layer covering the upper surface of the metal substrate; wherein the heat conduction area is exposed from the solder resist layer, and the heat conduction area is connected to the light source carrier. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123569 | MODULAR LUMINAIRE SYSTEM - A modular cube shaped light emitting diode (LED) luminaire that can be cascaded, or interconnected, to create a larger, higher power LED luminaire that produces more light than the modular LED luminaire is disclosed. Each modular LED luminaire comprises a housing, a heat sink, a power/control circuit board (PCB-A) and an LED circuit board (PCB-B). An optional fan and a metallic heat sink are also enclosed inside the modular LED luminaire housing/shell. The modular LED luminaire provides optical expansion across interconnected modular LED luminaires. The LEDs and heat sinks are easily removable for defect replacement, LED light replacement and upgrade, without uninstalling the entire luminaire. Secondary side processor control of the feedback regulator allows sensor, radio module, user inputs etc. to reside on the “safe” isolated (low voltage) secondary side of the supply can then be used to safely make changes (an allowable UL approval) in the regulated output drive to the LEDs. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123570 | SOLID-STATE ILLUMINATING APPARATUS HAVING HEAT DISSIPATING STRUCTURE WITH LARGE SURFACE AREA - The present invention provides a solid state illuminating apparatus comprising at least two metal structures with heat dissipating fins, a lamp housing, at least one solid state light emitting device and a driver. The metal structures are configured to stack in the center of the lamp housing. The solid state light emitting device is configured to be located on the metal structure. The driver is configured to be located in the center of the metal structures. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123571 | ILLUMINATION APPARATUS INCLUDING TUBULAR HEAT SINK FOR FACILITATING COOLING BY AIR CONVECTION OR FORCED AIR - The disclosure relates to an illumination apparatus configured to expel internally-generated heat to keep light sources operating within a desirable temperature range to prevent damage to and prolong the operational life of the light sources. To effectuate heat removal, the apparatus includes a tubular structure defining a channel interposed between first and second ports, wherein the light sources are thermally coupled to the tubular structure. During operation, the light sources generate light and heat. The tubular structure is configured to draw the heat from the one or more light sources. The heat drawn by the tubular structure produces air convection within the channel such that air moves from the second port to the first port by way of the channel, or moves from the first port to the second port by way of the channel. One or more fans may be provided to generate forced air through the channel of the tubular structure. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123572 | LIGHT SOURCE FOR IMPROVING VISIBILITY OF A ROAD USER COMPRISING A WEARABLE ARTICLE - The present invention relates to a light source comprising a wearable article,
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20160123573 | Luminous Floor - A luminous floor, comprising the floor bottom body and vibrant luminous core installed in said floor bottom body, Said floor bottom body has bayonet around, said vibrant luminous core includes electric connectivity light-emitting device and power, and there are vibration switches between said light-emitting device and power. The number of said vibrant luminous core is various. Said floor bottom body includes base plate with mounting hole, and said vibrant luminous core is installed in the hole. Said floor bottom body also includes the transparent plate installed at the side of and fitted into said base plate. A luminous floor combination of such structure is convenient and suitable for occasion without outer power. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123574 | FLUIDIZED BED BOILER WITH A SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION FOR A PARTICLE SEPARATOR - A fluidized bed boiler with a support construction for a particle separator. The fluidized bed boiler includes a bottom-supported furnace in which at least one particle separator with a support construction is in gas flow connection with an upper portion of the furnace and includes a furnace side portion, an outer portion opposite to the furnace side portion, and a conical lower portion. At least two bottom-supported downcomer pipes are in fluid connection with a steam drum and adjacent to the outer portion of the particle separator. The support construction includes a frame-like supporting member surrounding at least a portion of the conical lower portion, and an outboard portion of the supporting member is attached to the at least two downcomer pipes to support the at last one particle separator. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123575 | Combination Combustor and Burner - A system for combusting reactants. The system includes a low pressure combustor coupled to a low pressure line. Coupled to, and sitting atop the low pressure combustor is a high pressure combustor coupled to a high pressure line. The high pressure line is coupled to a flame arrester and an ignition source. The flame arrester is located a sub-sonic distance from the ignition source such that a flame arrester can be used as opposed to a flame detonator arrester. Further, the ignition source is retractable such that it can be removed, altered, repaired, etc., from the safety of the ground. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123576 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENHANCING FLAME RADIATION IN A COAL-BURNER RETROFIT - An apparatus for retrofitting a coal-fueled burner of, e.g., a furnace, with a gas-fueled burner system for enhancing flame radiation of a gas flame. The gas-fueled burner system includes a flame charging system and an electrically isolated electrode. A time-varying voltage is applied to the flame charging system and the flame charging system imparts a corresponding time-varying charge onto the flame. The flame responds to the time-varying charge by increasing its luminosity and emissivity. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123577 | SOLID FUEL SYSTEM WITH ELECTRODYNAMIC COMBUSTION CONTROL - A solid fuel combustion system includes a solid fuel burner configured to sustain a combustion reaction of a solid fuel and an oxidant. The solid fuel combustion system includes a first and a second electrode positioned to adjust a shape of a combustion reaction of solid fuel and an oxidant by generating an electric field. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123578 | BURNER - A burner comprises a tubular diffuser wall and an inlet passage a flow of a mixture of gas within the diffuser wall, as well as a first diaphragm arranged in the inlet passage, said diaphragm forming a plurality of through openings and a plurality of guide surfaces delimiting the through openings on a radially outer side thereof so that, when introducing the mixture, said guide surfaces and said through openings direct the mixture towards the inside of the burner and in a radial direction towards the longitudinal axis. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123579 | Adjustable Burner - A system for burning reactants. The burner has a burner shroud coupled to an upstream mixing tube. The burner shroud has swirlers. A gas coupler is upstream from the mixing tube, and the gas coupler has at least one air inlet and one air inlet adjuster. The air intake adjuster is adjustable relative to the air inlet such that the amount of air received by the air inlet can be controlled and adjusted. The burner can be coupled to the headspace of one tank and used to combust reactants collected in the headspace. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123580 | GAS PREMIX BURNER - A gas premix burner including a perforated plate, a woven wire mesh or an expanded metal sheet; and a woven, knitted or braided burner deck having metal fibers supported by the perforated plate, woven wire mesh or expanded metal sheet. The woven, knitted or braided burner deck has at least a zone with a high density of at least 1250 g/dm | 2016-05-05 |
20160123581 | BURNER NOZZLE, BURNER AND A SURFACE TREATMENT DEVICE - A burner nozzle is disclosed, comprising a nozzle body that includes a slit such that a line passage to the slit opens in an outlet face surface at the surface of the burner nozzle body. A plurality of channels is connected to the slit. A group of first channels is connected to a source of oxidizing substance, and a group of second channels is connected to a fuel source. Each of the first channels and second channels have a circumferential passage to the slit at a non-zero distance from the outlet face surface. Furthermore, each of the first channels and second channels is formed to output a directed tubular flow towards a side wall of the slit, or towards a circumferential passage in a side wall of the slit. A safe pre-mixed burner configuration is achieved. A burner and a surface treatment device incorporating the burner nozzle are also disclosed. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123582 | Methods and Systems for Clean-Up of Hazardous Spills - Methods and systems for clean-up of hazardous spills are provided. In some aspects, there is provided a system for burning an water-oil emulsion that includes an enclosure configured to hold a water-oil emulsion; one or more conductive rods disposed throughout the enclosure, each rod of the one or more roads having a heater portion to be submerged in the water-oil emulsion and a collector portion to project above the water-oil emulsion, wherein the collector portion is longer than the heater portion; and a delivery system for supplying an water-oil emulsion to the enclosure, the delivery system is configured to maintain a constant level of the water-oil emulsion in the enclosure as the water-oil emulsion is burned. The enclosure may further include one or more adjustable air inlets. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123583 | RECUPERATOR BURNER - A recuperator for a recuperator burner for preheating combustion air by means of exhaust gas heat in a recuperator burner is disclosed, wherein the recuperator is of a tubular shape with an inside and an outside, wherein a plurality of elevations or ribs and recesses are provided at least on the inside or on the outside thereof and wherein at least one cellular structure, preferably consisting of a cellular metal or an open-pored ceramic foam, is accommodated in one of the recesses, at least on the inside or on the outside. In this arrangement, the inlet air is preferably preheated twice in the burner head, namely, in a first inlet air duct section, by an exhaust duct coaxially surrounded thereby, using cocurrent flow, and additionally by a second inlet air duct section, which is coaxially surrounded by the exhaust duct, using counter-current flow. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123584 | BURNER CONTROL SYSTEM - A burner control system for improving burner performance and efficiency. The system may determine fuel and air channel or manifold parameters. Determination of parameters may be performed with a sensor connected across the air and fuel channels. A signal from the sensor may control the parameters which in turn affect the amounts of fuel and air to the burner via a controller. Parameter control of the fuel and air in their respective channels may result in more accurate fuel and air ratio control. One or more flow restrictors in fuel and/or air bypass channels may further improve accuracy of the fuel and air ratio. The channels may be interconnected with a pressure or flow divider. Byproducts of combustion in the exhaust, temperatures of gas and air, flame quality and/or other items may be monitored and adjusted with control of the fuel and air ratio for optimum combustion in the burner. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123585 | COMBINED COMBUSTION DEVICE - A combined combustion device comprises: a plurality of combustion units ( | 2016-05-05 |
20160123586 | BURNER UNIT HAVING A LOW VOLTAGE SENSOR - A combustible fuel burner system includes a burner unit, a power source, and a circuit interrupter unit. The circuit interrupter unit has a switch electrically coupled between the power source and the burner unit. The switch has a closed state, wherein the burner unit receives operational electrical power from the power source. The switch moves from a closed state to an open state and electrically disconnects the device from the power source upon a voltage of the power source falling below an interruption threshold. The switch, when in the open state, moves to the closed state upon the voltage of the power source being above a restoration threshold that is higher than the interruption threshold. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123587 | HEATING SYSTEM SHUT-OFF SAFTEY DEVICE - A heating system shut-off safety assembly includes a housing coupled to an electrical line for a heating unit. A processor is coupled to the housing and the electrical line to allow and restrict an electrical current in the electrical line. A first carbon monoxide sensor is coupled to the housing and the processor to detect carbon monoxide. A heat sensor is coupled to the housing and the processor to detect heat from the heating unit. A smoke sensor is coupled to the housing and the processor to detect smoke from the heating unit. A second carbon monoxide sensor is coupled to a warm air discharge and the processor to detect carbon monoxide in the warm air discharge. The processor restricts the current in the electrical line when the first carbon monoxide sensor, the second carbon monoxide sensor and smoke sensor detects carbon monoxide or smoke to disable the heating unit. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123588 | UNIVERSAL FURNACE CONTROLLER AND METHOD OF INSTALLING SAME - A controller for use in a gas furnace system including a gas valve and an ignition device is provided. The controller includes a circuit board, a control circuit connected to the circuit board, and a plurality of harness connectors mounted to the circuit board. The control circuit is configured to control operation of the gas valve and the ignition device. Each harness connector is configured to mate with a wiring harness to electrically connect the control circuit to at least one component of the furnace system. Each harness connector includes a plurality of pin connectors defining a pin configuration of the corresponding harness connector, and each pin configuration is different than the other pin configurations. At least one pin connector from each harness connector is electrically connected in parallel with one of the pin connectors from each of the other harness connectors. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123589 | CONTROL VALVES FOR HEATERS AND FIREPLACE DEVICES - A heating apparatus may include a control valve assembly. A control valve assembly can have a housing and a valve body positioned within the housing. The housing can define an inlet and first and second outlets. The control valve assembly can also include an igniter having a sensor for firing an electrode. An extension can be used to activate the sensor and to thereby activate the igniter. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123590 | CYCLONE IGNITION GUN - A cyclone ignition gun includes a housing, an igniter, an electric fan, a battery pack, a gas can and a duct pipe respectively mounted inside the housing, a slide switch mounted in the top side of the housing for controlling the operation of the igniter and the electric fan, and a push switch mounted in the bottom side of the housing for controlling the gas can to discharge gas for burning. The slide switch and the push switch can be simultaneously operated to selectively achieve the function of fire burning and air blowing, the function of fire burning, or the function of air blowing. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123591 | METHOD FOR DIVERTING FLOW AROUND AN OBSTRUCTION IN AN INTERNAL COOLING CIRCUIT - A rotary machine including: a casing providing an annular chamber for rotating components of the machine; a cooling passage extending through the casing or mounted to a surface of casing; a plug assembly connected to the cooling passage and in the casing or mounted to the casing, wherein the plug assembly includes a collar and a conduit aligned with an axis of the collar, and the collar includes a cooling air by-pass passage in fluid communication with the cooling passage such that cooling air from the cooling passage flows through the by-pass passage and returns to the cooling passage, and another cooling passage or a port extending through the conduit of the plug assembly. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123592 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE COMBUSTOR LINER PANEL - A liner panel is provided for a combustor of a gas turbine engine. The liner panel includes a multiple of heat transfer augmentors. At least one of the multiple of heat transfer augmentors includes a depression, where the depression includes an entrance to at least one passage through the liner panel. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123593 | CAN COMBUSTION CHAMBER - The can combustion chamber includes a casing housing a plurality of cans. Each can includes a wall and a perforated cooling liner around the wall. Cooling liners of adjacent cans have staggered perforations. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123594 | LOW LUMP MASS COMBUSTOR WALL WITH QUENCH APERTURE(S) - An assembly is provided for a turbine engine. This turbine engine assembly includes a combustor wall including a first layer vertically connected with a second layer. A first portion of the first layer overlaps and is vertically spaced from the second layer by a cavity. A second portion of the first layer is substantially vertically inline with an adjacent portion of the second layer. The second portion of the first layer at least partially forms a quench aperture vertically through the combustor wall. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123595 | COMBUSTOR ARRANGEMENT FOR A GAS TURBINE - A combustor arrangement for a gas turbine includes a first burner, a first combustion chamber, a mixer for admixing a dilution gas to the gases leaving the first combustion chamber during operation, a second burner, and a second combustion chamber arranged sequentially in a fluid flow connection. These elements of the combustor arrangement are arranged in a row to form a flow path extending between the first combustion chamber and the second burner. The arrangement includes a central lance body in the flow path, extending from the first burner into the second burner, which lance body includes at least one air duct for providing air for the mixer, wherein the air is injected into the combustor through air supply elements. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123596 | COMBUSTOR WITH AXIAL STAGING FOR A GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A combustor a gas turbine engine includes an axial fuel injection system in communication with a combustion chamber, the axial fuel injection system operable to supply between about 10%-35% of a combustion airflow. A radial fuel injection system communicates with the combustion chamber downstream of the axial fuel injection system, where the radial fuel injection system is operable to supply between about 30%-60% of the combustion airflow. A multiple of dilution holes are in communication with a combustion chamber downstream of said radial fuel injection system, where the multiple of dilution holes are operable to supply between about 5%-20% of the combustion airflow. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123597 | COMBUSTOR ARRANGEMENT FOR A GAS TURBINE - A combustor arrangement for a gas turbine includes a first burner, a first combustion chamber, a mixer for admixing a dilution gas to the gases leaving the first combustion chamber during operation, a second burner, and a second combustion chamber arranged sequentially in a fluid flow connection. These elements of the combustor arrangement are arranged in a row to form a flow path extending between the first combustion chamber and the second burner. The combustor arrangement includes acentral lance body arranged inside the flow path and extending from the first burner through the first combustion chamber into the mixer and into the second burner, wherein the lance body includes a fuel duct for providing fuel for the first burner and/or for the second burner. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123598 | ULTIMATE FIRE PIT - A unique outdoor fire pit that facilitates safe usage on deck surfaces. | 2016-05-05 |
20160123599 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A FORCED ASPIRATION GAS COOKING APPLIANCE - A method for operating a forced aspiration gas cooking appliance is provided. The method includes connecting the forced aspiration gas cooking appliance to a network and establishing a location of the forced aspiration gas cooking appliance based at least in part on a location characteristic of the network. An altitude of the forced aspiration gas cooking appliance is determined based at least in part on the location of the forced aspiration gas cooking appliance. | 2016-05-05 |