18th week of 2021 patent applcation highlights part 36 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20210131047 | COLD PLANER DUST MITIGATION SYSTEM - The present disclosure is a dust mitigation system for a cold planer. The dust mitigation system may include the following components: a cutting drum; a conveyor system proximate to the cutting drum and adapted to collect cut paving material from the cutting drum and convey the cut paving material to a conveyor system exit; a fan proximate the conveyor system and directing dust from the cutting drum to the conveyor system; a conduit having a first end positioned in the cutting chamber and a second end proximate the fan; a water source; and a conveyor spray nozzle located between the fan and the conveyor system exit and adapted to communicate water from the water source on to the conveyor system such that the dust directed from the fan to the conveyor system is blown through the water. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131048 | Connection Assembly - A connection assembly includes a first concrete member, a second concrete member, and a cap formed of a concrete material. The first concrete member has an end surface and a plurality of reinforcing bars protruding from the end surface. The second concrete member has a plurality of opening walls defining an opening extending through the second concrete member. The second concrete member is disposed on the end surface of the first concrete member with the reinforcing bars disposed in the opening. The cap is cast in the opening around the reinforcing bars and is spaced apart from each of the opening walls. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131049 | SOUND BARRIER - A sound barrier includes panels comprising a polymeric material and reinforcing inserts encased within the polymeric material; and a frame comprising posts positioned in spaced, parallel relationship and extending vertically upward, and defining inwardly-facing slots for receiving the panels. The panels are mounted lengthwise with ends within the slots and adjacent panels engage each other by tongues and grooves of lateral surfaces. Methods of making the sound barrier are provided. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131050 | SNOW SHOVEL AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A snow shovel and a method of using the snow shovel are provided. The snow shovel comprises an elongated shaft, a blade movably coupled to the shaft, a lock mechanism for locking the shaft to the blade and a spring-loaded cable running through the elongated shaft. The lock mechanism comprises a plurality of notches located on a rear surface of the blade and a locking bar attached to the spring-loaded cable. Upon pulling upward the spring-loaded cable, the locking bar is released from the notch such that the blade can be adjusted relative to the shaft. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131051 | PORTABLE GROUND THAWING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A portable ground thawing system for excavating Shovel Test Pits (STPs) includes a cylindrical heat chamber having an open bottom and a closed top. A charging inlet is disposed on one side and a flue is on the other. An adjustable baffle is stationed in the flue. A salamander style heater is positioned to emit a stream of hot gas through the charging inlet, creating a swirling internal current of hot gas that loops through an internal heat loft. The heat loft provides both radiant heat properties as well as supports convection via the gas current that sweep across the frozen ground before exiting the flue. Electricity to power the heater is supplied by a generator. The method of use includes orienting the heat chamber so that its charging inlet is leeward and its flue is windward relative to the prevailing wind direction. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131052 | AQUEDUCT LEAKAGE REPAIRING METHOD - The present invention relates to an aqueduct leakage repairing method, a formwork is provided within an aqueduct body; a reinforcing layer is formed by using the formwork through casting at inner sides of the aqueduct body; the formwork comprises side formwork plates, bottom formwork plates, and axillary angle formwork plates; the side formwork plates are arranged at inner vertical walls of the aqueduct body, the bottom formwork plates are arranged on a bottom of the aqueduct body, the bottom formwork plates are connected with the side formwork plates through the axillary angle formwork plates; and the axillary angle formwork plates are each provided with a plurality of ribs. The aqueduct leakage repairing method effectively reinforces penetration damage of the aqueduct, and the construction process is simple since the formwork is free from dismantling after construction. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131053 | FOUNDATION PIER SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - A foundation support system and method of installing the foundation support system. The foundation support system includes a pier system for providing support beneath a foundation, a support member, and a heave plate attachable to a bottom surface of the foundation. The method includes driving a pier system using a ram, coupling a support member to the heave plate, and engaging the support member with the pier system. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131054 | FOUNDATION PIER SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - A foundation support system and method of installing the foundation support system. The foundation support system includes a pier system for providing support beneath a foundation, a support member, and a heave plate attachable to a bottom surface of the foundation. The method includes driving a pier system using a ram, coupling a support member to the heave plate, and engaging the support member with the pier system. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131055 | MOBILE SEGMENTAL RAIL FOUNDATION SYSTEM - Various examples are provided related to mobile segmental rail foundation systems, and their assembly, deployment and use. In one example, among others, a mobile rail foundation system includes a segmental rail foundation including a plurality of anchor assemblies and at least one sectional spacer rail assembly configured to detachably attach adjacent anchor assemblies to form the segmental rail foundation. The anchor assemblies can be coupled to soil anchor assemblies and/or hold down assemblies to secure the segmental rail foundation in position. The soil anchor assemblies can include helical pile soil anchor assemblies and the hold down assemblies can include forked hold down plate or brackets secured by anchor bolts. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131056 | PUMPING UNIT BASES WITH DRIVEN PILES - Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to a pumping unit base and methods for operating with the pumping unit base. The pumping unit base may include a plurality of driven piles installed in the ground, and a metal platform fixedly attached to the plurality of driven piles, wherein the metal platform is positioned above the ground. The metal platform may be removed from the driven piles and reinstalled to the driven piles. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131057 | COUPLER - A coupler including a housing with a top part for attachment to an excavator arm of an excavator, and a bottom part for attachment to an accessory for the excavator, such as an excavator bucket, the bottom part including a front jaw open to a front of the coupler for receiving a first attachment pin of an accessory and a rear pin receiving area for receiving a second attachment pin of the accessory, a latching member for the rear pin receiving area, the latching member including a body, a further jaw extending below the body, a release member extending forward of the body, an attachment point for an end of an actuator and a hole through the body into which a sprung member is located, wherein the sprung member extends through and to under the body and into or partially across a mouth of the further jaw. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131058 | CLAMSHELL BUCKET ASSEMBLY - A dredging bucket having a head subassembly including an inner rotatable head and an outer head angularly supported by the inner head between level and tilted orientations. First and second opposing bucket halves supported by the outer head and pivotally actuating between closed and opened positions. A pair of T-links incorporated into spaced apart and coaxial pivot locations defined between the bucket halves, each of the T-links having a central stopping bar which, upon the bucket halves rotating to a maximum degree associated with the opened position, contacting end locations defined in upper edge profiles of the bucket halves in order to prevent further opening rotation. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131059 | FLOATING EARTH LEVELLING BLADE ASSEMBLY WITH SHOES - An earth levelling blade assembly for mounting on the lift arms of a loader includes a laterally extending main blade and two shoes supported at opposing ends of the main blade for sliding engagement along the ground. The shoes are supported for movement between a forward position ahead of the main blade and a rearward position behind the main blade, as well as being adjustable in height relative to a bottom cutting edge of the main blade. A coupling arrangement between a first mounting frame on the lift arms of the loader and a second mounting frame on the rear mounting face of the main blade (i) supports the second mounting frame to be freely pivotal about a forward axis relative to the first mounting frame in which the forward axis is oriented in the forward working direction of the loader and (ii) supports the second mounting frame to freely translate relative to the first mounting frame along an upright axis. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131060 | CLOSED LOOP FEEDBACK CIRCLE DRIVE SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR GRADERS - A closed loop feedback circle drive system utilized onboard a motor grader includes an operator input device, a blade, and a multi-speed hydraulic motor having a motor output shaft. The motor output shaft is mechanically linked to blade such that motor output shaft rotation drives rotation of the blade about a blade rotation axis. A controller is operably coupled to the operator input device and to the multi-speed hydraulic motor. The controller is configured to: (i) receive blade rotation commands via the operator input device to rotate the blade about the rotation axis in a commanded manner; and (ii) control the multi-speed hydraulic motor to implement the blade rotation commands, while repeatedly adjusting the rotational speed of the motor output shaft to reduce variations in a rotational velocity of the blade due to changes in blade loading conditions occurring during motor grader operation. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131061 | Stabilizer Pad for Work Machine Stabilizer Arm - A stabilizer system in a work machine. The stabilizer system includes a stabilizer pad and a stabilizer arm. The stabilizer pad includes a main body having a lower surface configured for engaging a ground surface of a first type, and may include resilient inserts for resting on hard surfaces such as concrete or asphalt. Wings are rotatably connected to the main body and are rotatable between a position above the main body and a position covering the lower surface. The wings include ground engaging surfaces having ribs configured for engaging ground surfaces of a different type, such as soil or gravel. Locking pins are provided for holding the wings in selected positions. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131062 | HYDRAULIC TANK - A hydraulic tank for a machine is disclosed herein. The hydraulic tank includes a casing defining an interior space and having an outer surface, an inner surface opposite the inner surface, and a return hydraulic fluid inlet extending through the casing. A first concave member is connected to the inner surface of the casing to form a passage. The passage is positioned and shaped to transport hydraulic fluid from the return hydraulic fluid inlet to another location within the hydraulic tank. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131063 | LOAD SENSITIVE RIDE SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE - A load sensitive ride system and method is disclosed for a vehicle with an implement movably attached by a boom cylinder. The system includes a payload weight measuring system that measures payload weight and generates a signal indicative of the payload weight, a ride control circuit that adjusts hydraulic flow to and from the boom cylinder; and a controller that receives the signal indicative of the payload weight, and sends compliance commands to adjust ride control compliance based on the signal indicative of the payload weight. The system can include a tire inflation system that adjusts tire pressure. The controller can send inflation commands to adjust tire pressure based on the signal indicative of the payload weight. The compliance commands can depend on the components and compliance adjustment methods of the ride control circuit. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131064 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MATERIAL TRANSPORT - A method may include receiving, with a controller, at least one signal from a communication device associated with a hauling machine. The signal may include position information indicating a position of the hauling machine along a travel path the hauling machine is assigned to traverse extending between a material transfer site to a dump site, a payload capacity of the hauling machine, and an estimated volume of a material loaded into the hauling machine based on the payload capacity of the hauling machine. The method may also include defining, with the controller, a degree of completion of a material transport based on the position information. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131065 | VEHICLES WITH CONTROL SYSTEMS TO PERFORM VARIOUS FUNCTIONS BASED ON PAYLOAD WEIGHT AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME - Vehicles and methods of operating vehicles are disclosed herein. A vehicle includes a main frame, a work implement, and a control system. The work implement is supported by the main frame and configured to carry a payload in use of the vehicle. The control system is supported by the main frame and configured to control operation of the vehicle. The control system includes a payload measurement system configured to provide payload input indicative of a variable payload carried by the work implement in use of the vehicle and a controller coupled to the payload measurement system. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131066 | METERING HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM FOR MINING MACHINE - A hydraulic system arranged to control at least two hydraulic actuators via a metering control valve assembly. The hydraulic system is advantageous to control a pivoting arm of an undercutting mining machine according to at least two modes of operation including an idling mode and a cutting mode. In particular, the hydraulic actuators may be controlled by quantitative variation of fluid flow speed and pressure. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131067 | METHOD TO SELECT AN ACTIVE STEERING INPUT DEVICE BASED ON ORBITAL PRESSURE - A work machine having a cab coupled to a frame, a steering system coupled to the frame, a controller configured to selectively articulate the steering system, a joystick assembly positioned in the cab and in communication with the controller, a steering wheel assembly positioned in the cab and configured to selectively articulate the steering system, and a steering wheel sensor coupled to the steering wheel assembly and in communication with the controller to identify movement of the steering wheel assembly. Wherein, the controller does not articulate the steering system responsive to movement of the joystick assembly when the steering wheel sensor identifies movement of the steering wheel. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131068 | ADJUSTABLE RIDE CONTROL SYSTEM - An adjustable ride control circuit and method that includes a head valve that controls flow between a boom cylinder head intake and an accumulator, and a rod float valve that controls flow between a boom cylinder rod intake and tank, where the rod float valve is electronically adjustable and proportionally controls flow restriction. A controller controls ride control activation, and adjustment of the head and rod float valves. When ride control is activated, the head valve allows flow between the head intake and the accumulator, and the controller automatically adjusts the rod float valve. When ride control is deactivated, the head valve blocks flow between the head intake and the accumulator, and the rod float valve blocks flow between the rod intake and tank. An enable valve can control positioning of the head valve. A flow selector can select manual or automatic adjustment of the rod float valve. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131069 | Hydraulic Drive System for Construction Machine - When a swing motor and a boom cylinder are driven simultaneously, a hydraulic drive system appropriately adjusts a distribution of torques between hydraulic pumps and feeds back a torque actually consumed by the hydraulic pump for actuating the swing motor accurately to the hydraulic pump for actuating the boom cylinder. To that end, when boom raising and swinging are performed simultaneously, the hydraulic drive system corrects an allowable torque of a hydraulic pump | 2021-05-06 |
20210131070 | WORK VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR WORK VEHICLE - A work vehicle includes an engine, a hydrostatic transmission, a work implement pump driven by the engine, a work implement driven by hydraulic fluid discharged from the work implement pump, an accelerator, a first sensor configured to output a signal indicative of an operation amount of the accelerator, a work implement operating member, a second sensor configured to output a signal indicative of an operation amount of the work implement operating member, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive signals from the first sensor and the second sensor, determine a target input horsepower input to the hydrostatic transmission from the operation amount of the accelerator, and determine a target rotational speed of the engine from the target input horsepower and the operation amount of the work implement operating member. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131071 | LOAD-BASED ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM OF IMPLEMENT CONTROL PARAMETERS AND METHOD OF USE - A work machine includes a chassis, a boom coupled to the chassis, and a work implement coupled to the boom and movable relative to the chassis. In system may further include dynamic payload weighing system configured to measure the payload weight on the work implement. The system may also include an electrohydraulic system controller in communication with the dynamic payload weighing system and an electrohydraulic control valve electrically coupled to the electrohydraulic system controller and moveable to a plurality of weight-specific valve positions based on the measured payload weight on the implement. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131072 | VEHICLE STABILITY WARNING SYSTEM - A work machine that has a chassis, a payload section, a controller, a payload sensor in communication with the controller, and an orientation sensor that identifies the orientation of the work machine to the controller. The controller determines a center of gravity for the work machine considering a payload weight identified by the payload sensor and sends an alert when the location of the center of gravity and the orientation of the work machine create an unstable condition. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131073 | A METHOD OF OPERATING A WORK MACHINE ON A WORKSITE WITH A PARTICULAR SURFACE PROFILE - A surveying device is operated to measure a surface profile of a terrain of a worksite and generate surface profile data. Machine operational data is stored and associated with at least one gradient characteristic. A processing unit is operated to process the surface profile data to identify an area of the terrain and a gradient characteristic of the area and retrieve machine operational data associated with the gradient characteristic from the database and associate the machine operational data with the area. The work machine is operated in the area based upon the machine operational data. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131074 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR WORK VEHICLE, METHOD, AND WORK VEHICLE - A control system for a work vehicle includes a controller. The controller acquires actual topography data indicating an actual topography to be worked. The controller determines a target design topography indicating a target trajectory of a work implement of the work vehicle based on the actual topography. The controller acquires an uneven surface parameter indicating the degree of surface unevenness of the actual topography. The controller changes the target design topography according to the uneven surface parameter. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131075 | DISPLAY SYSTEM FOR EXCAVATION MACHINE, EXCAVATION MACHINE, AND DISPLAY METHOD FOR EXCAVATION MACHINE - A display system for an excavation machine includes a calculator configured to calculate, based on vehicle state data indicating a position and a posture of a vehicle body of an excavation machine, working equipment outer shape data indicating an outer shape and a dimension of working equipment supported by the vehicle body, and working equipment state data indicating a posture of the working equipment, a reference vector extending in a widthwise direction of a bucket of the working equipment and passing through a specified portion of the bucket, and a display controller configured to cause a display device to display the bucket and a target line viewed from a direction orthogonal to the reference vector. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131076 | COMPOSITE TOOTH WITH FRUSTOCONICAL INSERT - A composite tooth is described for working the ground or rocks. The tooth includes a ferrous alloy having a portion reinforced at least partially by an insert. The portion reinforced by the insert is configured to allow, after in-situ reaction, the obtention of an alternating macro-microstructure of millimetric areas concentrated with micrometric globular particles of titanium carbides separated by millimetric areas substantially free of micrometric globular particles of titanium carbides. The millimetric areas concentrated with micrometric globular particles of titanium carbides form a microstructure in which the micrometric interstices between the globular particles are also filled by the ferrous alloy. The macro-microstructure generated by the insert is at least 2 mm, preferably at least 3 mm from a distal surface of the tooth. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131077 | BLANK FOR FABRICATING WEAR MEMBER FOR A GROUND-ENGAGING TOOL - A blank for fabricating a wear member for a ground-engaging tool includes a one-piece block having a boss channel and a lock bore each formed therein. The one-piece block includes a peripheral edge that projects upon lateral sides and a front end of the one-piece block, the peripheral edge originating and terminating at a back end of the block, to form a continuous welding interface that is partially perimetric of the one-piece block, for welding to a body of a wear member. The blank can be used to fabricate a variety of different wear members including shrouds, tooth tips, edge protectors, or others. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131078 | Integrated utility distribution system - An integrated utility line system includes a plurality of integrated utility lines, each integrated utility line having an elongate body member disposed along a longitudinal axis. The elongate body member of the integrated utility lined has a first and a second utility opening defined there-through parallel to the longitudinal axis. The plurality of integrated utility lines are connected together along the longitudinal axis such that the first utility openings in the plurality of integrated utility lines are in alignment with one another, and the second utility openings in the plurality of integrated utility lines are in alignment with one another. The system further includes a plurality of seismic bearing members, and the plurality of integrated utility lines are supported at least in part by the plurality of seismic bearing members. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131079 | HOT FLUSHING OF BUILDING WATER SYSTEM - Apparatus and methods for improved hot water flushing of a water supply system. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131080 | METHOD FOR WATER SAVING BY RETROFITTING AN INSTITUTIONAL PLUMBING FIXTURE AND PLUMBING FIXTURE MADE BY SUCH METHOD - Disclosed is a method for water saving by retrofitting an institutional plumbing fixture having a combination of an integral lavatory basin and a toilet bowel integrally attached thereto by inserting into the fixture a urinal-type collection receptacle having a water inlet opening on its top side and a water outlet opening on its bottom side; and fluidly interposing the receptacle via the inlet and outlet openings between the lavatory drain pipe and the drain trap provided for the plumbing fixture. Also disclosed is an institutional plumbing fixture retrofit for water saving, and a retrofit urinal-type receptacle. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131081 | Tubeless Sprayer Assembly - A tubeless sprayer assembly includes a base that is coupled to a support surface. The base has a fluid port is integrated therein. The fluid port is fluidly coupled to a fluid source wherein the fluid port is configured to receive a fluid from the fluid source. A canister is positionable in the base. The canister is in fluid communication with the fluid port when the canister is positioned in the base to fill the canister with the fluid. A pumping unit is coupled to the canister. The pumping unit pumps the fluid outwardly from the canister when the pumping unit is turned on to facilitate the fluid to be sprayed without a connection to the fluid source. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131082 | OUTLET STRUCTURE OF FAUCET VALVE SEAT - An outlet structure of a faucet valve seat, has a valve seat and a sleeve pipe, wherein the valve seat forms a sleeve hole, the sleeve pipe is used to set an outlet pipe, and the sleeve pipe is sleeved in the sleeve hole. The sleeve pipe penetrates through a plug hole, and one end of the outlet pipe is inserted into the plug hole, such that a long axis is parallel to the central axis of the valve core, and a central axis of the plug hole forms an included angle with the long axis as θ. The valve seat can be selected by the sleeve pipe with the corresponding angle of the plug hole according to the needs of the outlet pipe, and meet the diversified demand of the outlet pipe elevation angle. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131083 | Air Conditioner Coil Drain Line Unclogging Apparatus - An air conditioner coil drain line unclogging apparatus for clearing a clogged coil drain line includes an inlet connection configured to attach to an air conditioner coil drain line. A ball valve is coupled to the inlet connection and has a handle coupled to a ball to block and alternatively unblock flow through the inlet connection. A first extension tube is coupled to the inlet connection. A T-fitting has a second inlet end coupled to the first extension tube, a second outlet end, and a perpendicular third inlet end extending between the second inlet end and the second outlet end. The second outlet end is configured to attach to a drain line. A second extension tube is coupled within the third inlet end of the T-fitting. A hose connection is coupled to the second extension and has a threaded hose end configured to selectively engage a water supply line. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131084 | Toilet Clearing Vacuum Attachment Apparatus - A toilet clearing vacuum attachment apparatus for clearing a clogged toilet includes a rigid connector. The connector is cylindrical and configured to attach to an intake of a wet vacuum. A hose is coupled to the connector. The hose has a cylindrical portion extending from the connector and a D-shaped toilet portion extending from the cylindrical portion. A rigid tip is coupled to a distal end of the toilet portion of the hose. The rigid tip is an extruded D-shape configured to fit within a trap of a toilet. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131085 | Plumbing Snake Assembly - A plumbing snake assembly includes a drill has a handle, a motor housing, a chuck is positioned on the motor housing and a drive unit is positioned within the motor housing. The motor housing has a cable aperture extending therethrough. A plurality of flexible shafts is provided and the flexible shafts can be coupled together to form a plumbing snake for pushing through a drain pipe. Each of the flexible shafts is insertable through the cable aperture in the drill such that the drive unit engages and subsequently rotates the flexible shafts when the drive unit is turned on. A cleaning head is removably attachable to a respective one of the flexible shafts thereby facilitating the cleaning head to be positioned on a leading end of the plumbing snake defined by the flexible shafts. In this way the cleaning head engages and removes a blockage in the drain pipe. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131086 | Absorbent Article Comprising A Synthetic Polymer Derived from A Renewable Resource and Methods of Producing Said Article - An absorbent article is disclosed having a topsheet, a backsheet joined with the topsheet, an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, and a synthetic superabsorbent polymer derived from a first renewable resource via at least one intermediate compound, wherein said superabsorbent polymer exhibits a defined Saline Flow Conductivity value and Absorption Against Pressure value. Alternately, an absorbent article is disclosed having a synthetic polyolefin derived from a first renewable resource via at least one intermediate compound. The synthetic polyolefin exhibits defined performance characteristics making the polyolefin particularly useful in certain components of the absorbent article. Methods for making the aforementioned absorbent articles are also disclosed. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131087 | Waste Material Treatment Package and Method - A reactive treatment formulation and method for treatment of waste material resulting in a more stable, entombed treated waste product. The formulation comprised of a foamable surfactant that is granular and sodium percarbonate. A multi-part formulation can be delivered in a multi-compartment vessel that cooperates with a dispensing mechanism for a self-contained non-contact agitating toilet. The reactive treatment formulation prevents odors, bacterial growth, and stabilizes waste to reduce spillage during disposal. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131088 | FLOOR SINK - A floor sink configured to be installed in a support surface includes a body including a first end, and a second end opposite the first end and configured to receive a pipe. The floor sink further includes a cavity extending through the body, and a flange coupled to the first end of the body and extending away from the cavity. The flange is configured to engage the support surface. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131089 | GULLY SENSOR AND APPARATUS - There is presented a gully sensor for deployment within, and detecting the presence of matter contained in, a gully. The gully sensor may be arranged to detect when the gully has become blocked, and may further be arranged to notify an external party of such an event. The gully sensor may comprise an elongate body, the body further comprising a first portion which accommodates a light source and a second portion which accommodates a light detector for detecting light emitted from the light source along a light path towards the detector. The gully sensor may further comprise a cross section that is orientated along at least a portion of the light path shaped to allow the matter to intersect at least a portion of the light path, and which joins the first and second portions via the elongate body. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131090 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CLEANING SEWER PIPELINE - The group of inventions can be used for removing deposits B sewers and their simultaneous removal of various pipelines and cleaning process provides mechanization and sewage pipe work, eliminate the need for disassembly of the drain system and manual cleaning. With actuator mounted outside sewer pipe, is moved along the sewer c associated drive the movable member and fixed therein Ha cleaning tool arranged within the sewer pipe. In the initial position will cleaning tool located at the end of the sewer pipe portion is sewer piping connecting the drain pipe to the riser. Upon reaching the final cleaning tool in the positions of the junction of the sewer with the riser and c by the drive of the movable member is moved scraping tool to its original position. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131091 | ROOF STRUCTURE AND CONSTRUCTION METHOD THEREOF - To provide a roof structure free from generation of a dead space, capable of reducing a load moment. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131092 | CONCRETE MEMBER SHEAR TRANSFER BRACKET - A structure is disclosed for mechanically coupling a new concrete member to an existing concrete member to enable transfer of loads such as shear loads from the existing wall to the new wall. In examples, the mechanical structure includes a base which may be affixed to the existing member by a connective interface. A top a segment of the structure is spaced from, and connected to, the base by a number of diagonal segments. The diagonal and top segments of the bracket embed within the new concrete member during fabrication of the new concrete to transfer loads from the existing to the new concrete. A number of such brackets, of varying configurations, may be used depending on the layout of the new and existing members, and the magnitude of the loads to be transferred. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131093 | CONNECTOR AND METHOD OF USE OF SAME - A connector includes a first body, a second body, a first fastener, and a second fastener. The first body has a base portion and a protrusion, the protrusion extends away from the base portion along a first direction, and the first body has a first cavity that extends into the protrusion and towards the base portion along the first direction. The second body has a second cavity, which is shaped to receive the protrusion such that rotation of the first body relative to the second body is blocked. The connector may be used to attach structural members, for example during the construction of a modular structure. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131094 | Roofing and Wall Systems and Batten-Equipped, Foil-Laminated, Internally Drainable Insulation Panels for Same - Insulation panels for wall construction and roofing installation are characterized by inlaid battens in outer faces thereof by which multiple layers of insulation can be installed without thermal bridging. Second and any subsequent layers are each fastened only to the battens of the immediately underlying layer, without fully penetrating therethrough to the roof deck, building wrap or other substrate. Laminated facers of perforated character allow migration of moisture to and from a foam core of the panel, while internal channels and internal slots beneath the facer enable drainage/drying of excess moisture without material degradation of the inlaid battens. Additional drainage space within each layer is provided at inter-panel connections, where tongue and groove connections are configured to leave such drainage space open between the tongue and groove. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131095 | VARIABLE ACOUSTIC TECHNOLOGY FOR ROOMS - Modules with variable acoustic properties configured for covering boundaries, such as walls or ceilings of a room, for instance a multi-purpose room, in which it must be possible to change the acoustical properties of the room, such as the reverberation time, according to each specific use, where the module has a front face provided with one or more through-openings through which sound energy can enter an inner region of the module, and where the module in the inner region comprises a sound absorbing device in acoustic communication with the through-openings in the front face such that sound energy can pass from an exterior region or space outside the module to said sound absorbing device, where the through-openings can be closed, such that sound energy cannot enter the sound absorbing device and opened, such that sound energy can enter the sound absorbing device. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131096 | MODULAR CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A modular construction system, including, first and second walls, each having first and second broad surfaces. Each wall includes throughgoing connector-receiving bores. The modular construction system further includes a connector including a longitudinal body portion arranged along a longitudinal axis and having a first width. A head portion of the longitudinal body portion includes a base surface having a second width in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis. A pair of protrusions extend outwardly from the longitudinal body portion and are disposed between the base surface and a tail end of the longitudinal body portion. The protrusions include an engagement surface facing toward the base surface and having a third width, the third width being greater than the first width. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131097 | Block for Dry Construction - The invention relates to a construction block ( | 2021-05-06 |
20210131098 | LAMINATED PLATE-TYPE SANDWICH INSULATION SHEAR WALL WITH TIE BOLTS AND INSTALLATION METHOD THEREOF - A laminated plate-type sandwich insulation shear wall with tie bolts, including a prefabricated external wall, a sandwich insulation layer, a cast-in-place concrete layer, a prefabricated internal laminated wall board, and an external wall connector. Several bolts disposed between the external wall and the internal laminated wall board. Each tie bolt consists of cylinder head screw, gland, sleeve, and tie screw casing. During installation, the sandwich insulation wall with the bolts are installed in place in a suspended manner and is temporarily fixed, the tying and connection of reinforcing steel bars is completed, a formwork is supported, concrete is poured, the cylinder head screw is removed after the cast-in-place concrete solidifies and the strength of the cast-in-place concrete increases, and the bolt hole is filled with foamed polyurethane. The sandwich insulation wall solves the problem of mutual destruction of the external and internal walls due to the indoor and outdoor temperatures. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131099 | Insulated Metal Panel and Curtain Wall Systems - Wall systems and buildings having such wall systems are disclosed. Such wall systems include parametric mullions each of which is constructed from a plurality of interconnecting components so that the wall systems may be disposed much closer to the building frame than conventional wall systems. Such wall systems may include panels disposed to form convex or concave facades. Such wall systems may also include decorative features superimposed over one or more panels or extending outward from the facade surface. The parametric mullions may be formed into trusses which may be used as part of a wall system or independently of such wall systems. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131100 | BUILDING SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a prefabricated deck unit for a building system, the deck unit including: a reinforcing framework encased in a composite material, the reinforcing framework comprising: a first metal mesh unit, a plurality of interspaced spheroidal void formers attached to or in intimate contact with the first mesh unit, and a second mesh unit resting upon, or attached to, the spheroidal void formers, wherein the framework defines at least one terminal channel on at least one end of the deck unit, the terminal channel being shaped and dimensioned to snugly receive an elongate connecting rod for connecting the deck unit to a further structural element of the building system. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131101 | ACOUSTICAL CEILING SYSTEM - Described herein is a ceiling system comprising: a support grid; a first panel mounted to the support grid, the first panel comprising a first body formed of a fibrous material; a second panel mounted to the support grid, the second panel comprising a second body formed of a sound attenuation material; whereby the first and second panels are supported by the support grid such that a vertical gap exists between the first panel and the second panel such that the first and second panels are not in direct contact. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131102 | METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF THERMAL BARRIER BLOCKS - The invention relates to perforated building blocks ( | 2021-05-06 |
20210131103 | TENSION MEMBER OR COMPRESSION MEMBER HAVING CORROSION-RESISTANT THREAD FLANKS - The present application relates to a statically permanently loadable tension member or compression member ( | 2021-05-06 |
20210131104 | Three-dimensional lightweight steel framing system formed by bi-directional continuous double beams - The present invention discloses a three-dimensional lightweight steel framing system formed by bi-directional continuous double beams. The three-dimensional lightweight steel framing system comprises beams, purlins, columns, wall bodies, floor slabs and lateral resistant mechanism comprises of diagonal support or bracing, wherein the beams are continuous double beams, and the continuous double beams are formed by combination of identical or different continuous single beams, and the continuous single beams are respectively arranged at the both sides of the columns, and the single beams are kept continuous at the junctions with the columns. The three-dimensional lightweight steel framing system simplifies the production of the lightweight steel member, and simplifies the on-site assembly by using bolts and nuts. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131105 | EARLY WARNING DEVICE AND DUCTILITY CONTROL METHOD FOR PRESTRESSED FRP REINFORCED STRUCTURE - The present invention provides an early warning device and a ductility control method for a prestressed FRP reinforced structure. By setting a tensioning screw, prestressed reinforcement can be converted into non-prestressed reinforcement when tensioning screw failure occurs, and the structure is still in a safe state. This can improve the bearing capacity and ductility of the reinforced structure, while the ductility can be controlled and designed, thereby resolving the problem of easy disconnection and brittle failure between the FRP and anchors, and greatly improving FRP utilization and structural safety. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131106 | SELF-SEALING CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL - A construction material that is a laminate including a nonwoven comprising a super absorbent material and a method of self-sealing liquid transport through the construction material in proximity to punctures in the laminate. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131107 | CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL WITH IMPROVED LAP INTEGRITY - Disclosed is a hybrid composite construction material and a process for creating it. The substrate used to create the new hybrid material has the same compound applied on at least the side lap area on the top side of the substrate and at least a portion of the back side of the substrate. The substrate can be pre-saturated with a selected compound prior to applying the same compound on at least the side lap area on the top side of the substrate and at least a portion of the back side of the substrate. The processes to create the product and other embodiments is also disclosed. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131108 | Snow Guard - A snow guard assembly heated within one or more snow guard tubes. Heating of the snow guard tube prevents excessive accumulation of snow and helps prevent snow build up and spill over above the top of the snow guard. The tubes can be length-wise separable to place and service the heating elements. The heating element can be standard heat tape or infrared LEDs. The snow guard tubes can optionally have a non-uniform cross-sectional thickness to direct the heat more efficiently in a desired orientation. The interior of the snow guard tubes can be selectively coated with infrared absorbing or reflective material to direct the heat in a desired orientation when infrared LEDs are used as a heat source. The snow guard can be attached to many types of roof surfaces including tile roofs, metal roofs with or without standing seams, and shingle roofs. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131109 | VENTILATION DEVICE FOR A FABRIC BUILDING - A ventilation device is supported in at a ventilation opening in a fabric panel of a building in which the fabric panel is supported under tension across a frame. The device includes a lower frame and an intermediate frame with respective flanges that receive a perimeter edge of the fabric panel about the ventilation opening therebetween. A cover is joined to the frames so as to prevent precipitation entering the frame opening while providing exterior ventilation from the ventilation opening of the building through one or more exterior openings in the cover. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131110 | Freestanding Modular Spiral Staircase - A freestanding, adjustable, modular spiral staircase embodied in a unique method of spiral staircase design is provided. The steps of the spiral staircase are arrayed and supported in a circular pattern around a central column with the outside edges or leading or trailing corners of the steps are supported by three peripheral columns, while step posts interconnect adjacent steps. Many parts are interchangeable and the steps adjustable to allow for shortening or lengthening the staircase. The base of the staircase unit is heavy to provide maximum stability and to prevent tipping. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131111 | FREESTANDING MODULAR SPIRAL STAIRCASE - A freestanding, adjustable, modular spiral staircase embodied in a unique method of spiral staircase design is provided. The steps of the spiral staircase are arrayed and supported in a circular pattern around a central column with the outside edges or leading or trailing corners of the steps are supported by three peripheral columns, while step posts interconnect adjacent steps. Many parts are interchangeable and the steps adjustable to allow for shortening or lengthening the staircase. The base of the staircase unit is heavy to provide maximum stability and to prevent tipping. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131112 | RETRACTABLE STAIRCASE - A retractable staircase having a first side stringer and a second substantially parallel side stringer connected to a plurality of steps. The first side stringer is fixedly attached to a wall and the second side stringer is pivotally movable about the first side stringer between an extended position, where the steps lie substantially horizontally between the stringers, and a retracted position where the steps lie substantially vertically between the stringers. The retractable staircase also includes a collapsible handrail and a gate that are interconnected with the side stringers and the pivoting steps so that when one of them is moved, the other two move substantially simultaneously. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131113 | Attachment Clip for Building Surface Panels and Building Surface Panel System - The present disclosure relates generally to building surface panel systems, for example, suitable for covering a building surface. The present disclosure relates more particularly to a building surface panel kit for attachment to a support structure. The building surface panel kit includes a clip configured to secure the building surface panel system to the support structure. The kit also includes a first building surface panel having first and second ends, a front face, and a rear face. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131114 | FRAME FOR A WALL PANEL, WALL PANEL, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - The present disclosure relates generally to siding, for example, suitable for covering a wall surface. The present disclosure relates more particularly to a frame for a wall panel. The frame includes a support strip extending in a lateral direction across the width of the wall panel and has first and second ends. The frame also includes a row of columns extending in a first direction from the support strip. Each column includes a proximal end attached to the support strip and a free distal end. The row of columns includes a first column disposed at a first end of the row of columns and laterally offset from the first end of the support strip, and a second column disposed at a second end of the row of columns and laterally offset from the second end of the support strip. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131115 | FLOOR, WALL AND CEILING CLADDING - The present disclosure relates to a floor, wall and ceiling cladding for protection, damping and insulation purposes, comprising a combination of a support layer building board having a first surface and a second surface, said support layer building board comprising a lightweight building board, of a first top coating arranged on the first surface, said first top coating comprising a polyurethane, a polyurea and/or epoxy resin, and of an adhesive fastening arranged on the second surface. The present invention further relates to a method for producing a floor, wall and ceiling cladding. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131116 | CONSTRUCTION ASSEMBLY MADE WITH FIBER GLASS - Provided is a construction assembly comprising: a. a base; b. a layer of glass fiber placed directly on the base; and c. a decorative layer having a plurality of tiles placed immediately on the glass fiber, wherein the glass fiber is mixed with a hardener and a resin to attach the glass fiber directly to the base and the decorative layer. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131117 | WALL SYSTEM WITH FULCRUM RELEASE AND REPLACEABLE UNITS - A reconfigurable wall panel system configured to enable rapid attachment and removal of a wide range of interchangeable wall units and accessories is disclosed. One or more embodiments comprise a reconfigurable wall panel having a wall frame with one or more design spaces, each design space having opposing upper and lower grooves and a depression serving as a fulcrum for insertion of interchangeable wall units. Embodiments of interchangeable wall units may include one or more facing features, as well as upper and lower edges corresponding to the opposing upper and lower grooves of the one or more design spaces, the interchangeable wall units being configured to tilt into the depression and slide into a removably secured position within the respective design space. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131118 | VENEER PANEL & VENEER CORNER WITH MOUNTING SYSTEMS - The invention provides a veneer panel for use on a surface of a building. The veneer panel can be fabricated with a mounting system that includes a frame and/or a backing for efficient installation on a building surface, as well as a mounting strip or mating connector that can be installed on a building surface to further support the veneer panel. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131119 | POLYMER COMPOSITE BUILDING PRODUCT AND METHOD OF FABRICATION - A building product for application to the exterior of a building. The front face of the product utilizes a first fiber sheet partially embedded within a thermoset polymer coating resin. A foamed closed cell admixture composition core with an inorganic filler overlays the thermoset polymer coating resin with the embedded fiber sheet. The admixture composition infiltrates and bonds to the portion of the fiber sheet that is not embedded within the thermoset polymer coating resin mechanically bonding to the thermoset polymer coating. A second fiber sheet overlays the admixture core and the admixture and second fiber sheet form the rear surface of the building product that is mounted adjacent the building surface. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131120 | EASY TO INSTALL CERAMIC OR STONE TILE PRODUCT - A hard tile product and system useful for covering floors, walls and other surfaces which are both easy to install and remove are provided. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131121 | ATTACHMENT SYSTEM FOR DECKING AND SIDING - A deck system including hold-down devices for attaching deck boards to deck support structures and a siding system including attachment devices for mounting siding boards to wall structures. Hold-down devices are attached to deck support structures by horizontally-extending fasteners and attach the deck boards to the deck support structures without fasteners providing paths for water to pass through the deck boards into the support structures. Deck board engagement members of the hold-down device extend into slots in deck boards. Siding board attachment devices are mounted on upright surfaces of wall structures using horizontally extending fasteners. Siding boards are mounted with a standoff distance providing ventilation space behind and between siding boards. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131122 | Floor And Wall Panel System - A decorative wall system is provided that includes a number of panels that can be secured to an underlying wall and to one another in an overlapping configuration to provide a multi-layer, three-dimensional appearance to the wall. In one embodiment of the wall system, the system includes individual panels that include a decorative front surface and a rear surface. The rear surface includes undercuts along each side of the rear surface that can be positioned over the side edges of the front surface of an adjacent wall panel. The panels may each include an adhesive layer including compressible strings therein that assist the adhesive in holding the panel on a surface by forming a vacuum between the panel and the surface to which the panel is attached. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131123 | Floor Underlayment That Allows Water Flow Therethrough In Only One Direction - A floor underlayment includes a fiber pad and a vapor barrier layer. The fiber pad includes reinforcement fibers and thermoplastic binder fibers binding the reinforcement fibers together. The vapor barrier layer has a bottom surface attached to the fiber pad, a top surface opposite of the bottom surface, and a matrix of holes extending through the top and bottom surfaces thereof. The holes are configured to allow moisture to flow through the holes in a downward direction from the top surface of the vapor barrier layer to the bottom surface of the vapor barrier layer while inhibiting water flow through the holes in an upward direction opposite of the downward direction. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131124 | Leveling Clip and Tile Leveling Device for Use of Same - A leveling clip and tile leveling device for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, the leveling clip includes a body defining an opening that is configured to accept a wedge device thereat. Tapered legs extend from the body and join a base at a base to body coupling. The base extends to a front and a rear of the body. The base to body coupling includes a frangible breakaway section that is integral prior to frangible separation and the frangible breakaway section, upon breaking, frangibly separates the body from the base. The leveling clip may be used with the wedge device to install two, three, or four tiles. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131125 | STOCKER AND METHOD FOR FORMING WORK PLATFORM - A stocker includes a transporter that travels through a traveling space SP within a stocker and transports an article, a pair of rails that flank the traveling space extend in parallel or substantially in parallel in a horizontal direction, platforms movable along the pair of rails, and a housing provided on a stocker outer side of a door that separates an inside and an outside of the stocker, and that houses the platforms. The pair of rails extend from the inside of the stocker to the housing through an opening directly under the door. At least one of the platforms includes a fence in an upright standing manner and an upper end of the fence is higher than an upper end of the opening. The platform that includes the fence extends across the inside of the stocker and the outside of the stocker via the opening while the fence is arranged on a stocker inner side. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131126 | Descaling apparatus for steel tubes of the building scaffold - This invention discloses a descaling apparatus for steel tubes of the building scaffold, belonging to the technical field of construction equipment, which solves the existing problems with low quality in rust-removal of the steel tube of the building scaffold, and the descaling apparatus for steel tubes of the building scaffold comprises a bottom panel ( | 2021-05-06 |
20210131127 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR REPAIRING WALLS - A wall repair system includes a balloon that can be inflated within a wall space behind a hole in the wall. The balloon itself, or a backer board attached to the balloon, can provide a surface for placement or build-up of wall repair compound so that the repaired wall has substantially the same thickness of the original wall and so that no tape or patch needs to be placed on top of the wall along any location surrounding the hole. The backer board can have one or more threaded holes therethrough where a threaded rod can be inserted into the threaded holes to contact a wall surface opposite the hole, causing the backer board to stay in place against the back side of the wall having the hole therein, thus blocking all or a part of the hole. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131128 | Temporary Step and Support - A temporary step and support assembly includes two primary portions: an attachment member and a horizontal surface member. The attachment member preferably includes three sides for engaging a board or other fixed support, wherein the first side and the third side are disposed in parallel relation, and the second side is preferably angled upwardly from the first side to the third side. The horizontal support member, extends from the first side of the attachment member, and serves as a temporary step, so that a user may attach the temporary step and support assembly to a board or other fixed support for standing or climbing to reach a greater height in an upward direction. Optionally, the horizontal support member may be angularly adjustable with respect to the attachment member for use on angled fixed support studs, boards or framing. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131129 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF A CUSTOMIZABLE SOCCER MINI-PITCH SYSTEM - There exists a number of youth development programs centered on sports programming. Some of these programs operate on a platform of revitalizing neighborhood spaces to improve community engagement by creating a space for youth to enjoy sports. Oftentimes these neighborhood spaces include restrictions or the surrounding community has needs (like lighting and seating) which are unmet or under-met. Envisioned is a system approach to addressing these needs wherein a wide variety of custom solutions can be produced from prefabricated, modular, and portable components that interface with existing amenities (if any) so to enrich the youth experience and better achieve program objectives. This modular approach provides a common infrastructure for different spaces, different sports, and different levels of play. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131130 | DEVICE FOR PRODUCING A REINFORCED SWIMMING POOL - The invention relates to a device ( | 2021-05-06 |
20210131131 | CUSTOMIZED AND ASSEMBLED POOL - Described herein is a pool assembly and methods of manufacturing and/or installing the pool assembly thereby providing for an above ground pool that may be personally customized by a user. The pool assembly may include a pool shell, a support structure, including a base member and support members, and a filtration system. A user may customize, or design, the pool assembly, including shape, size, and dimensions, such that the pool assembly may be delivered in a plumbed and ready to fill state. Upon delivery, the pool need only be positioned on a flat, or level, surface, coupled to an energy source and filled with water, thereby eliminating the need for additional assembly or skilled labor. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131132 | SWIMMING POOL CLEANING DEVICE INCLUDING A REMOVABLE FILTER DEVICE - Swimming pool cleaning apparatus may include a cleaning unit intended to be immersed in a swimming pool and at least one liquid filter circuit between at least one liquid inlet and at least one liquid outlet via a filter chamber removable from the body of the cleaning unit. The filter chamber may include a cover and a filter basket. The cover may include components for fastening the filter basket and locking the filter chamber to the body of the cleaning unit. The locking component may be releasable and, when released, may cause an extraction handle to be deployed from the filter chamber and urged toward a predetermined position. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131133 | PARKING SYSTEM - An automobile storage system to increase the space efficiency and accommodate additional automobiles. The system has a first row of automobile storage units with a first plurality of side-by-side bays, each bay having a width, some of the bays provide parking stations, a second row of like automobile storage units adjacent the first row of automobile storage units. Each automobile storage unit has multiple levels with at least one designated level, and remaining levels. The designated level provides for ingress and egress of automobiles to/from the automobile storage unit, and includes at least one ingress lane devoid of any stored automobiles. Some of the remaining levels provide the parking stations which are positioned vertically with respect to the designated level. An elevator is provided for delivery and retrieval of an automobile to/from the system. The automobile storage unit rows are staggered with respect to each other by a distance of about the width of at least one bay. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131134 | AUTOMATED VEHICULAR PARKING APPARATUS WITH ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING CAPABILITIES - A vehicular parking apparatus includes a frame defining horizontal rows and vertical columns of parking spaces. Subframes are configured to have a vehicle parked thereon and can move vertically in the columns. Platforms move horizontally in the rows and are configured to engage and move the subframes with the vehicles thereon. The subframes, the platforms and the frame provide electrical connections for charging parked electric vehicles. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131135 | COMPACT MULTI-TIER PARKING GARAGE AND METHOD FOR STORING VEHICLES IN SUCH A PARKING GARAGE - Compact multi-tier parking garage ( | 2021-05-06 |
20210131136 | Multimedia Grave Marker Assembly - A multimedia grave marker assembly for enhancing the experience of observing a gravesite includes a base that is positionable on the ground at a gravesite. A grave marker is coupled to and extends upwardly from the base such that the grave marker is associated with the gravesite. A touch screen is coupled to the grave marker and the touch screen displaying indicia comprising words and images associated with a deceased person buried at the gravesite. In this way the touch screen enhances mourning the deceased person. A speaker is coupled to the grave marker to emit audible sound that is associated with the deceased person. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131137 | Headstone marker foundation support with removable insert - A foundation support for stabilizing headstones, grave markers, monuments and the like, to prevent sinking or shifting of a grave marker. The foundation support is formed from a rigid base member having a grid of shaped apertures extending between an upper edge and a lower edge that is filled with earth material. An insert member is releasably secured to the base member, the insert member is replacable with a vase insert member to allow personalization of the memorial. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131138 | TENT FOR SWIMMING POOLS AND OUTDOOR AREAS - An awning used to cover outdoor areas and to protect same from inclement weather. The awning can be transported and erected with ease and is also versatile as a result of the modular structural design thereof, which has a small number of components, including rods and suction cups for the rods. In addition to being lightweight and non-complex, this allows the structure to be adapted to various uses. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131139 | Fence System - A fence system ( | 2021-05-06 |
20210131140 | FENCING SYSTEMS - A modular fence system includes a plurality of modular fence assemblies. Each fence assembly includes a first post connected to a side of a panel section and a second post connected to an opposing side of the panel section. The posts and panels are adjustable to varying heights and are attachable to one another in a plurality of varied angular orientations. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131141 | PLASTIC DOOR CHECK WITHOUT STEEL FASTENERS - A door check device for installation between a vehicle body and a vehicle door that swings in opposing opening and closing directions relative to the vehicle body is provided. The door check device comprises a housing assembly and an elongated link member. The housing assembly comprises a first mounting structure, and a plastic housing member containing a biasing structure, a first link member engaging structure and a second link member engaging structure therein. The plastic housing member has a first engagement structure. The first mounting structure includes a plastic cover that has a second engagement structure that is constructed and arranged to engage with the first engagement structure to form an area of contact therebetween. The plastic housing member and the plastic cover are secured by fusion of the materials to each other in the area of contact between the first and the second engagement structures. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131142 | ACCIDENTAL UNLOCKING PREVENTION ELECTRONIC LOCK - The invention discloses an accidental unlocking prevention electronic lock, in particular an accidental unlocking prevention electronic lock in the field of electronic locks. The accidental unlocking prevention electronic lock of the invention comprises a lock cylinder, a control circuit and a clutch sleeve, wherein the control circuit and a key hole are installed in the lock cylinder, and further comprises a transmission system, a power shaft, a clutch cam, a key cam, a key pin and a suspension, wherein the lock cylinder is internally provided with a clamping jaw, a torsion spring and a clamping jaw motor; one end of the clamping jaw is connected with an output shaft of the clamping jaw motor, one end of the torsion spring is fixed in the suspension and the other end thereof is connected with the clamping jaw; the key cam is provided with a limiting groove and the lock cylinder is provided with a limiting pin. The invention has the advantages of high safety and reliability, low power consumption, small volume and strong impact-resistant performance, and can be protected from accidental unlocking even under the conditions of high-speed impact and severe vibration. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131143 | LOCKING DEVICE FOR LOCKER - A locking device for a locker is proposed. The locking device for a locker is configured to lock or unlock a locker by using a smartphone instead of a user card, and to perform both the function of a deadbolt and the function of a spring latch using a latch operation lever. The locking device includes a locking unit that has a casing, a deadbolt latch, a latch operation lever, a stopper plate, a driving controller controlling the latch operation lever, a motor driving unit connected to the latch operation lever, and a battery unit, wherein an end portion of the deadbolt latch is locked to the stopper plate such that the deadbolt latch is not moved backward, thereby keeping a locker locked. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131144 | BOLT MECHANISM WITH DOOR POSITION SENSOR - An exemplary bolt assembly includes a housing, a bolt, and a magnetic sensor. The housing includes a tubular sleeve configured for mounting in a latch bore of a door. The bolt is movably mounted to the housing for movement between an extended position and a retracted position. The magnetic sensor includes wires that extend through the tubular sleeve, and is operable to transmit information relating to an open/closed position of the door. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131145 | Pull Through Cable Lock - The invention provides a lock body having a keyway and a throughbore parallel to the keyway with the throughbore having two portions separated by a shoulder. A first cable passes through the throughbore, the first cable having a knob at one end and a chevron at a second end. A second cable depends from and is attached to the lock body. The cable body also has a bolt that is biased partially into the first portion of the throughbore. The keyway has a plug that is rotatable with the proper key to retract the bolt from the throughbore. The chevron can pass by the bolt in an axial first direction by urging the chevron and allowing the taper to move the bolt transversely against the bias, but not in a second axial direction. A base accommodates the lock body and cables and is captured by the second cable. | 2021-05-06 |
20210131146 | LOCK - A lock, in particular a bicycle lock, includes a lock body, a locking element located outside the lock body, and a locking mechanism located outside the lock body for receiving and locking the locking element. The locking mechanism is connected to the lock body by a first rope section and the locking element is connected to the lock body by a second rope section. A length of a part of at least one of the rope sections extending outside the lock body is variable. | 2021-05-06 |