| 19th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 37 |
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| 20150125201 | METHOD FOR THE CONNECTION OF SHEET METAL PARTS AND COMPONENT ASSEMBLY AS WELL AS SETTING HEAD AND DIE BUTTON - The invention relates to a method for the connection of an upper sheet metal part and a lower sheet metal part of which at least one is formed as an organic sheet metal part with the aid of an auxiliary joining part and an apertured metal washer, wherein the auxiliary joining part has at one end a functional section with an undercut and, at the other end, also a piercing section with a shaft surface and a shaft recess formed therein. The sheet metal parts and the metal washer are brought into a stacked arrangement in such a way that the metal washer contacts the organic sheet metal part. By means of the piercing section slugs are punched out of the stacked sheet metal parts. Either the functional section or the piercing section is passed through an aperture of the metal washer and a pressure is exerted on the metal washer in order to drive washer material into the shaft recess or into the undercut and thereby to join the auxiliary joining part to the metal washer. The other respective one of the undercut or of the shaft recess is brought into a holding engagement with a sheet metal part not formed as an organic sheet metal part or with a further metal washer. Alternative designs are also described in which the auxiliary joining part is joined at one or both ends to a sheet metal part of the metal washer by an embossing operation. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125202 | CONNECTING HOLE HAVING A TEETH-LIKE CONFIGURATION - A connecting hole having a teeth-like configuration, disposed on a female connecting article for connecting a male connecting article, includes a plurality of tooth portions spaced apart from each other and arranged radially about a center of the connecting hole at a predetermined angle. The male connecting article includes a connecting element formed with multiple circumferentially outwardly projecting portions corresponding in position to the plurality of tooth portions so as to allow the multiple circumferentially outwardly projecting portions to pass through the connecting hole and to be positioned by rotation of the male connecting article, such that the multiple projecting portions abut against a side surface of the connecting hole, and an outer periphery of the connecting element is in frictional contact with an inner periphery of the connecting hole. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125203 | C-SHAPED CLAMPING DEVICE - Disclosed herein is a C-shaped clamping device. The clamping device includes: a C-shaped clamp ( | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125204 | BARRIER SYSTEMS WITH INTERLOCKING FLAG - A barrier assembly includes a barrier having a chamber adapted to hold a ballast, an inlet being formed on the barrier in communication with the chamber. A flag assembly includes a post having a first end and an opposing second end with a flag disposed on the first end. A retainer is disposed on the post and includes a catch radially outwardly projecting from the post, the catch being movable between an outwardly extended position and an inwardly retracted position, the catch resiliently urging toward the extended position when in the retracted position, the first end of the post being received within the inlet on the barrier so that the catch is disposed within the chamber in the extended position, the catch being configured so that the first end of the post cannot be pulled out through the inlet without moving the catch to the retracted position. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125205 | ASPHALT COMPOSITION - An asphalt composition comprising aggregate, bitumen, sulphur and surfactant, wherein the surfactant is selected from cationic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants and mixtures thereof. Methods of preparing asphalt compositions and asphalt pavements are also disclosed. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125206 | Mobile Asphalt Concrete Production Machine - A mobile asphalt production machine which includes support for different asphalt concrete recipes including a plurality of aggregate storage bins which work on combination with a fines or sands storage bin. The individual bins have separated feeding chutes to the mixing trough. The machinery also includes a removable pan at the elevator transfer station to accommodate changeover from one grade aggregate material to another. Further, a controller is provided which delivers appropriate ingredients while also measuring process parameters to adjust various input requirements. Further, a dust and particulate recapturing system is provided which recycles particulate matter back into the ribbon of mixed material with a binding agent. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125207 | YACHT LIFTING APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a yacht lifting apparatus. To transport a ship being lifted at a quay or a dock on the coast in a safe manner without vibration, the present invention proposes a yacht lifting apparatus which comprises: a main body frame standing upright at both sides of the ship to support a load and having a bottom comprising a wheel; lifting means arranged above the main body frame for enabling the elevation of a band wound onto the ship; and control means for controlling the operation of the yacht lifting apparatus, the yacht lifting apparatus being configured to transport and lift the ship to a predetermined place, said yacht lifting apparatus further comprising: a first cylinder arranged below the main body frame toward the hull of the ship; and hull fixing means for preventing the ship from vibrating by allowing a contact element coupled to the front end of the first cylinder to contact the hull. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125208 | System and Method for Shoreline Preservation - Disclosed is a removable erosion-control and fencing (“REAF”) system for shoreline preservation along a line defined by a plurality of posts. An exemplary REAF system comprises first and second post clamp pairs mounted to adjacent posts. Each post clamp pair “sandwiches” a post and is fixedly attached to the post by virtue of fasteners that lock one half of the post clamp pair to its other half. In this way, the post clamp pair “hugs” the post and is secured thereon without having to be permanently fixed to the post or damaging the structural rigidity of the post. Each post clamp pair includes a substantially vertical wall slot such that one or more cross-members may be received into the walls slots to form a wall section in a space defined between the adjacent posts. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125209 | Method for Distributed Storage and Use of Underground Water in Mine - Disclosed is a method for distributed storage and use of mine groundwater. The method comprises the following steps: A. prospecting an area of an underground space to be mined, and acquiring data on the bedrock geology of the strata; B. observing the mine groundwater, and acquiring the conditions of the flow distribution, water quality data and water pressure data for the mine groundwater; C. designating one or more goaf spaces through which mine groundwater cannot permeate as a water storage space of a distributed underground reservoir according to the data on the bedrock geology of the strata acquired in step A and the conditions of the follow distribution, water quality data and water pressure data for the mine groundwater acquired in step B; and D. after the designated water storage space is formed, mine groundwater generated when mining a mining face adjacent thereto naturally seeping into the water storage space. The method can reduce mine groundwater run-off and the effect on the growth and recovery of the ecological environment. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125210 | EXCAVATED UNDERGROUND CAVERNS FOR FLUID STORAGE - An underground fluid storage structures formed by mechanical excavation of a subsurface formation in a controlled fashion. The structure comprises vertical holes ( | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125211 | BOOM AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - Strong fabrics can be used to fabricate booms that can be moved or gathered without the use of ropes or nettings. Methods are provided that can simplify the fabrication of these booms and provide a means of attaching booms to each other or to another structure or device. Materials that pass the criteria for NSF/ANSI Standard 61 and/or the criteria for SW-846 can be used to fabricate the sleeve for a boom. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125212 | FLOATING LAKE SYSTEM AND METHODS OF TREATING WATER WITHIN A FLOATING LAKE - The present invention relates to floating lakes and to the treatment of the water in such lakes. The present invention further relates to large floating lakes that can be installed within a natural or artificial water body to improve water conditions that are unsuitable for recreational uses. The floating lake can be provided with a chemical application system; a filtration system including a mobile suctioning device and filters; a skimmer system, and optionally a coordination system. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125213 | PORTABLE WATER-INFLATABLE BARRIER WITH TRAVERSING LADDER - A portable, water-filled barrier is internally divided into cells and emulates a sandbag dike or wall without requiring sand or intensive labor to install. A rigid ladder spans the barrier to provide structural support and enable traversing of the barrier. The ladder can be attachable to the barrier. The light, flexible barrier material can include nanofiber. Automatic valves can seal openings between the filled cells, so that a punctured cell will not cause cells below and behind to deflate. Cells can project below the base into a stabilizing trench. Cells can include internal or external rods or plates that support the barrier structure. Some embodiments can be initially filled with air, positioned, and then filled with water while the air escapes through a pressure valve. Other embodiments are filled from above, and inflate and deflate without allowing air into the barrier. Barrier end structures can enable interlocking of adjacent units. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125214 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STRENGTHENING A SLOPED STRUCTURE SUCH AS A BERM, BASIN, LEVEE, EMBANKMENT, OR THE LIKE - Embodiments of the invention comprise a system for strengthening a sloped structure such as a berm, basin, levee, or embankment. The comprises first and second opposing sides, the second side being adjacent the sloped structure; a bottom side adjoining bottom edges of the first and second sides, thereby forming a cavity within the first, second, and bottom sides; fill material disposed within the cavity; an impermeable membrane encapsulating at least a portion of the fill material; and a plurality of reinforcing members disposed within the fill material. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125215 | METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING A TUNNEL COURSE, AND STRUCTURAL ELEMENT FOR USE BY THE METHOD - A method and a structural element for the construction of a directionally flexible and watertight tunnel lining ( | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125216 | Offshore Horizontal Product Lay Arrangement - An arrangement that brings all of the separate elements of equipment used to lay product offshore such as pipe, umbilicals, and power cables and assembles them into a single device that can be installed on a vessel of opportunity, and includes functional improvements of each. A base is used for mounting, integration, and installation of the separate elements onto a vessel. The base receives a movable lay chute, means for moving and stabilizing the lay chute, a movable hang off clamp and work table, a movable access platform, a product support arm and wheel, and a fixed chute. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125217 | METHOD OF LAYING A PIPELINE - A method of laying a pipeline ( | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125218 | MACHINE FOR SAWING TRENCHES AND PLACING DUCTS/CABLES - The present invention relates to a machine arranged for sawing micro trenches and placing ducts/cables in micro trenches, said machine comprising a saw blade arranged for sawing a micro trench in an area; said machine further comprising: a stabilizing device arranged for stabilizing the walls of said micro trench when placing ducts/cables into said micro trench, said stabilizing device being positioned immediately behind said saw blade in said micro trench, and said stabilizing device comprising guiding means for guiding at least one duct/cable when placed into said micro trench; at least three wheels for driving said machine, wherein said wheels are individually vertically adjustable so that a height and/or tilting of said machine relative to ground can be controlled. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125219 | Surface floating apparatus for diving - A flotation device for diving, includes a u-shaped holster; a flotation piece, positioned inside the holster; and a connection harness, such that the connection harness can hold a tank with compressed breathing gas for diving, and a diver breathes underwater via a hose attached to the tank. The flotation device can further include adjustable straps, a carrying strap with a handle. The holster can further include an insertion aperture and at least one reinforcement strap. The flotation device can be a cylindrical elongated piece, including a pool noodle, and can be made from polyethylene foam. Also included is a flotation device for diving, including a u-shaped holster and a connection harness, such that a flotation piece can be positioned inside the holster. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125220 | OFFSHORE STRUCTURE INSTALLATION - Improved embodiments, apparatus and method relating to the manufacture and installation of offshore steel support structures, known as jackets, for Wind Turbine Generators, including transition pieces thereof. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125221 | RETAINING WALL - Void former assembly for casting facing elements for reinforced earth. Anchoring recesses are cast into its rear face so that earth-reinforcing strips can be looped through. The anchoring recesses are each formed as a loop channel having a convex inner surface and a concave outer surface, at least one of which has a radius of curvature which increases from the deepest part of the recess towards the rear face. A removable void former assembly and method for casting such facing elements are also described. Because of the varying radius of curvature of the surfaces of the channel, and the rotational and translational withdrawal path of the void formers, the channel can be cast deeper, and with openings which are closer together, than has hitherto been possible using removable void formers. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125222 | PNEUMATIC CONVEYOR FOR TRANSPORTING BULK MATERIALS - A pneumatic conveyor for transporting bulk materials, in particular tablets, has a compressor for conveyor gas and has a bulk material feed and a conveyor line, in particular hose, arranged therebetween, and a bulk material discharge. To prevent contamination of the environment during operation, a shut-off device is provided between a collection volume and the conveyor line. A method for operating a pneumatic conveyor conveys sample volumes intermittently. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125223 | CUTTING TOOL WITH CLOSED POCKET DESIGN - A cutting tool includes a pocket with a top wall, a bottom wall, a first side wall for engaging an insert cartridge, a second side wall, a first rear wall, and a second rear wall. The top wall and the bottom wall are formed at a negative angle with respect to each other to provide a closed pocket design that resists centrifugal forces when the insert cartridge and the clamp wedge are in a locked condition during a cutting operation. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125224 | Adjustable Holder For A Cutting Tool - A holder for a cutting tool for processing of workpieces has a first part for holding a cutting tool ( | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125225 | Cutting Tool Having An Anti-Slip Arrangement - A cutting tool and a cutting insert, each of which including a base surface and an anti-slip arrangement adjacent thereto. Each anti-slip arrangement includes an actuator surface and non-parallel first and second abutment surfaces, and the actuator surface of the cutting tool is a surface of a clamp of the cutting tool. The cutting insert is mounted on the cutting tool via engagement of the base surfaces thereof and the clamp is operable to bias the actuator surfaces against each other and thereby force the first and second abutment surfaces against each other, for preventing slippage of the cutting insert along the tool's base surface. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125226 | CUTTING TOOL - A cutting tool includes a portion made of a high hardness material. The portion includes a rake face, a flank face, and a cutting edge. The rake face is divided into a region A along the cutting edge and a region B excluding the region A of the rake face, a surface roughness of the region A is smaller than a surface roughness of the region B, and the region B is deepened with respect to a position of the region A. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125227 | RETROFIT FOR CURRENT CNC MACHINES TO ALLOW FOR 'SHAPING' STYLE MACHINING PROCESS - An apparatus configured to convert a rotary machine to a non-rotary machine is provided. The apparatus may include a tool body that engages a rotary head of a CNC mill and a rotation restraint member that is fixed at a stationary position relative to a rotational axis of the rotary head. An arm of the tool body may engage the rotation restraint member to prevent rotation of the tool body. A cutting tool may be coupled to the tool body such that rotation thereof is also fixed. The arm of the tool body may include an elongated aperture that allows for slight pivoting of the tool body and the cutting tool to facilitate chip removal and cutting in opposing directions. Related methods are also provided. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125228 | ENTRY SHEET FOR DRILLING AND DRILLING METHOD - Provided is an entry sheet for drilling that, compared with a conventional entry sheet for drilling, has better hole position accuracy, can suppress drill bit breakage, and exhibits less processing chips wrapping around the drill bit. This entry sheet for drilling includes a metallic support foil and a layer comprising a resin composition that is formed on at least one surface of the metallic support foil, wherein the resin composition contains a cellulose derivative (A) and a water-soluble resin (B), the cellulose derivative (A) includes a hydroxyalkyl cellulose and/or a carboxyalkyl cellulose having a weight average molecular weight of 20,000 to 350,000, and based on 100 parts by mass of the resin composition, the content of the cellulose derivative (A) is 5 to 40 parts by mass and the content of the water-soluble resin (B) is 60 to 95 parts by mass. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125229 | METHOD AND TOOL FOR PRODUCING A THREAD IN A WORKPIECE - A method for producing a thread can include a) generating a number n≧1 of twisted grooves in a wall of the workpiece encircling a thread axis (M) or generating a wall of the workpiece which has a number n≧1 of twisted grooves and encircles a thread axis, b) respectively inserting a thread generating region of a tool into each of the twisted grooves in a twisted insertion movement, c) generating a thread in each wall sub-region, adjoining the groove(s), of the wall of the workpiece by rotating the tool about the thread axis (M) and with a simultaneous axial feed motion of the tool coaxially with respect to the thread axis with a particular axial feed speed and d) moving each thread generating region of the tool out of the associated groove in a twisted removal movement matched to the twisting of the associated twisted groove. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125230 | APPARATUS FOR AN ON-TOOL POWER SUPPLY - An apparatus comprises a housing and a tool holder that is mounted to a first end of the housing. The tool holder is configured for selectively engagement with a spindle to support the tool and selective disengagement from the spindle for interchanging the tool with other tools. The tool further comprises a work-piece end mounted to a second end of the housing to perform component forming functions and/or component inspection functions. At least one energy harvesting device at the housing is configured to harvest a form of energy associated with the operation of the apparatus to generate sufficient electrical power for wholly powering the machine implement. Accordingly, there is an electrical interconnection between the at least one energy harvesting device and the work-piece end. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125231 | AUTO-RACK RAILROAD CAR VEHICLE RESTRAINT APPARATUS - A vehicle restraint system for an auto-rack railroad car which includes an active chock and an anchor chock configured to co-act to secure a vehicle in the auto-rack railroad car. In various embodiments, each chock has a chock body including a substantially diamond shaped elongated tube which includes four integrally connected elongated walls. In various embodiments, for each chock, various components of that chock extend substantially along longitudinal axis that lie in the same or substantially the same vertical plane as the apex and trough of the substantially diamond shaped elongated tube of the chock body. The active and anchor chocks: (a) have a lower height than known commercially available vehicle restraints; (b) have a smaller width than known commercially available vehicle restraints; (c) position the strap and the torque tube closer to the tire of the wheel than any known commercially available vehicle restraints; (d) take up a smaller area of each safe zone adjacent to the wheel than known commercially available vehicle restraints; (e) provide a greater strength to size ratio than known commercially available vehicle restraints; and (f) are easy to operate, install, and remove. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125232 | ATTACHMENT STRUCTURE FOR SUPPORTING AND RELEASABLY ATTACHING A CONTAINER, A CORRESPONDING SUPPORT STRUCTURE, A TRANSPORT VEHICLE AND A CONTAINER - An attachment structure ( | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125233 | Dunnage Bag Hanger Apparatus and Method - A dunnage bag hanger apparatus includes a dunnage bag hanger and a handle mounted applicator block operative to support and affix the dunnage bag hanger. The dunnage bag hanger is fabricated from three distinct and separate parts: a generally planar support substrate and two release papers covering adhesive patches or regions on the support substrate. The support substrate in one embodiment is a sheet that is further divided into two contact members separated by a resilient coupler. Each contact member preferably has a contact body, a hanging loop distal to the resilient coupler, and an adhesive coating. The two adhesive couplings are preferably on opposite sides of the support substrate sheet. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125234 | DIRECT TENSION INDICATING WASHER - A direct tension indicating washer includes a body having a first surface having a protuberance formed thereon; the body having a second surface having an indentation formed opposite the protuberance; an indicating material positioned in the indentation; and a channel formed in the second surface, the channel coupling the indentation to an outer edge of the body; wherein at least one of (i) a ratio of h/t is in a range of about 0.5 to about 0.8, (ii) a ratio of S/DW is in a range of about 0.2 to about 0.3 and (iii) a ratio of DSM/SSM is in a range of about 0.4 to about 0.6, is satisfied; wherein t is a thickness of the body, S is a length of the channel, h is a height of the protrusion, DW is a width of the indentation taken along a radius, DSM is an amount of indicating material that is emitted into the channel upon reaching a predetermined bolt tension and SSM is an amount of indicating material that remains in the indentation upon reaching a predetermined bolt tension. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125235 | Attachment device and method for attaching elements - An attachment device for attaching at least one element, in particular lines such as cables, pipes, hoses and the like, to a component section. The attachment device comprises a retaining section for encompassing, at least in some sections, at least one such element, and comprising a flange section for resting against the component section. Spring sections of a hollow engagement body, which spring sections are acting in the radial direction, are blocked as a result of the insertion of a securing pin into the interior of the engagement body, and can thus no longer be moved radially inwards towards each other. A method for installing such an attachment device. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125236 | THRUST SCREW FOR BEARING AGAINST AN AXLE - A thrust screw for bearing against an axle includes a screw body, a first race member and a row of rolling elements. The screw body has a head and a shank. The head has opposing first and second surfaces, and the shank integrally extends from the first surface of the head. The first race member is disposed around the shank of the screw body. In particular, the head of the screw body serves as a second race member and cooperates with the first race member to co-define an annular track therebetween. And the row of rolling elements is disposed in the track between the first race member and the head of the screw body. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125237 | PRODUCTION LINE OVEN - A production line oven includes a product gripping mechanism mounted above one side of the production line oven, a plurality of fixtures, a fixture gripping mechanism mounted under the product gripping mechanism, a lifting mechanism, and a conveyor mounted in other side of the production line oven. The product gripping mechanism includes a first guide rail, a support arm mounted to the first guide rail in sliding, and mechanical gripping members connected to the support arm. The fixture gripping mechanism includes a second guide rail and a clamp mechanism mounted to the second guide rail in sliding. The mechanical gripping members are configured to grip of a product. The fixture gripping mechanism is configured to grasp each the fixture to assemble or dismount the fixtures. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125238 | CONVEYANCE DEVICE AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING SYSTEM - A conveyance device, which conveys wafers in a casing | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125239 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ROTATIONAL TRANSFER OF ARTICLES BETWEEN VACUUM AND NON-VACUUM ENVIRONMENTS - A device for transferring articles between an atmospheric pressure environment and a vacuum environment includes a transfer housing having an atmospheric transfer port, a pumping port, a vacuum transfer port, and a venting port disposed in a circumferentially-spaced relationship. The vacuum transfer port is in communication with the vacuum environment and the atmospheric transfer port is in communication with the atmospheric pressure environment. The device can include a carrier disc rotatably disposed within the transfer housing, the carrier disc having a pocket formed in a sidewall thereof for holding an article. The device may further include an air bearing associated with the transfer housing and configured to expel gas to maintain a gap between the transfer housing and the carrier disc. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125240 | DYNAMIC PITCH SUBSTRATE LIFT - An apparatus for dynamically adjusting the pitch between substrates in a substrate stack comprises first and second lift portions. The first lift portion supports a first group of the plurality of substrates, and the second lift portion supports a second group of the plurality of substrates. The first and second lift portions are operable to move the first and second groups of substrates in a first direction independently from each other. This independent movement enables the pitch, or spacing, between adjacent substrates to be dynamically adjusted so that an end effector of a robot can be positioned between such adjacent substrates to pick one of the substrates without inadvertently engaging another substrate that is not being picked. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125241 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING TIRE COVERS - In the method for manufacturing tires:
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| 20150125242 | Apparatus and method for the insertion of films in tablet presses - The invention relates to a device for transferring, depositing and positioning films that are used as cores in coating-core tablets, in matrices of tablet presses, said device comprising at least three modules, a. module 1 ( | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125243 | HANDLING SYSTEM FOR TRANSPORT UNITS OF LIVE POULTRY IN A SLAUGHTERHOUSE - A handling system for transport units of live poultry in a slaughterhouse, includes an inlet station, a transfer line to receive drawer-like cages extracted from supporting frames of the transport units, and an extraction device. Between the inlet station and the transfer line a rigid receiving structure of the two stacks of drawer-like cages is interposed, vertically displaceable between a position of simultaneous receipt of the two stacks of extracted drawer-like cages and a separate depositing position of the drawer-like cages of each stack onto the transfer line. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125244 | CASK TRANSPORT ASSEMBLY - A low profile transport device includes a frame having a top surface and a recess disposed along the top surface to hold and transport an object. The low profile transport device also includes a plurality of wheels disposed below the frame that support the frame, and a plurality of pivotable wheel struts coupled to the wheels. The wheel struts are each individually adjustable relative to the frame from a first position relative to the frame to a second position relative to the frame to allow the low profile transport device to climb an obstacle without tilting the frame. The low profile transport device also includes a motor that generates movement of the wheels. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125245 | LADDER LOADING SYSTEM - A ladder loading system includes a base frame and a stowage frame, wherein the stowage frame is rotatable relative to the base frame. The stowage frame and base frame are connected at a least one pivot having a main pivot axis. The ladder loading system includes a linkage mechanism. The linkage mechanism includes an idler link that rotates about an idler axis. The linkage mechanism also includes a coupling means for coupling the idler link to the stowage frame. That is, the rotation of the idler link is linked to the rotation of the stowage frame in a master and slave relationship. Suitably, due to the operation of the ladder loading system, rotation of the stowage frame drives rotation of the idler link about the idler axis. The linkage mechanism further includes a control member connected between the idler link and stowage frame. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125246 | OVEN TRANSFER APPARATUS HAVING A DISCONTINUOUS CONVEYOR BELT - An apparatus for transporting and for transferring substantially non-rigid cookie shaped bodies onto a heated surface such as, for example, a baking belt of a cookie (biscuit) baking machine. The apparatus has a circulating, driven belt-shaped conveyor belt, which is guided around at least one deflecting roller, around a drive roller and, in the vicinity of the heated surface, around a transfer edge. The conveyor belt is a discontinuous belt, in particular a discontinuous metal belt, and the conveyor belt is substantially resistance-strain relieved at the starting region of the transfer edge when the conveyor belt is moving. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125247 | CRUCIBLE SHUTTLE ASSEMBLY - A crucible handling shuttle includes a pair of opposed dual crucible-gripping arms mounted on a rotatable head and moves between an induction furnace pedestal and a crucible loading station, such that one pair of arms pick up a crucible loaded with a preweighed sample, the shuttle moves to the induction furnace, where the other pair of arms grip and remove a spent crucible. The shutter head then rotates to deposit the new sample-holding crucible onto the pedestal and subsequently moves out of the furnace area to a sample disposal chute positioned between the crucible loading station and the furnace, whereupon the spent crucible is dropped for disposal. The shuttle head is then rotated and moved to the loading station to pick up a new crucible. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125248 | CONSTRUCTION MACHINE - Provided is a construction machine including an upper slewing body slewably mounted on a lower travelling body and an electric component attached to the upper slewing body. The upper slewing body includes an operator seat, a seat stand including a top plate portion having an upper surface on which the operator seat is placed, an engine disposed below the top plate portion, a heat exchanger disposed, with a space between the heat exchanger and the seat stand, on one outer side of the seat stand in a width direction; and a partition member disposed in the space to vertically partition the space so as to block upward transmission of heat of the engine. The electric component is disposed above the partition member and on the one outer side of the seat stand inside the upper slewing body. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125249 | INTEGRATED STACKING DEVICE AND CONVEYOR - The invention comprises a container stacking operation integrated into a conveyor system for transporting products such as totes or containers. In a preferred embodiment a vertical stacking operation is located proximal to a product delivery station so that the use and storage of containers or totes can be efficiently integrated into a product conveying system. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125250 | LIVESTOCK CHUTE PULLER AND A METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A cart enabling a single person to pull a livestock chute across the ground. The cart includes a bar having a handle and wheels provided at opposing ends. The bar includes first and second members pivotally engaged together. A crossbar pivotally mounted on the bar includes first and second arms configured to engage handles on a lower front end of the chute. When the bar is in a collapsed position, where the first and second members are disposed at an angle to each other, the first and second arms are insertable into the chute handles. When the bar is moved to an erected position, where the first and second members are aligned along the same plane, a force is applied to a footrest on the bar. The arms lift the front end of the chute off the ground and the cart's wheels move under the front end of the chute. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125251 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ASSISTING CARRYING OF OBJECTS BY HAND - An apparatus and a method of using the apparatus for assisting in the carrying of an object having a handle are disclosed. The apparatus is in one embodiment a strap formed into a loop with a reinforcing member attached to a portion of the loop so as to create a rigid portion of the strap. The loop is passed through the handle of the object to be carried, with the rigid portion on the side of the handle away from the user. The user's hand is passed through the loop on the side facing the user and the user lets the weight of the object pull the loop onto the back of the user's wrist. The user can control the object by rotating the hand with minimal pressure by the fingers on the rigid portion of the loop. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125252 | CRAWLER FOR TRANSPORTING HEAVY LOADS, SYSTEM COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF CRAWLERS AND METHOD FOR TRANSPORTING HEAVY LOADS - A crawler for transporting loads, having at least two chain drive units ( | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125253 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING GLACIAL WATER - Methods and systems for recovering, processing, containing, and transporting water obtained from an ice source, i.e., a glacier, ice sheet, ice cap, etc., are described herein. The ice obtained from the ice source holds unique properties and is processed as a beverage for consumption having unique properties. Further, the resulting product is produced and transported with minimal human alteration and reduced energy input as compared to conventional methods for packaging water. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125254 | Low Profile Cargo Handling System - Different advantageous embodiments provide a method and apparatus to increase a clearance of a cargo area of an aircraft. The apparatus and method may comprise an aircraft with a cargo area. A tray system may have a plurality of segment trays with each segment tray positioned between a plurality of floor beams located underneath a surface of the floor of the cargo area. A plurality of rollers in the tray system may be configured to allow an object to be moved across the cargo area. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125255 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING UNIQUE STACK REGISTRATION USING ROTATING SHELF STRUCTURES FOR SET COMPILING IN IMAGE FORMING DEVICES - A system and method are provided for improving stack integrity for a set of image receiving media substrates at an output of a compiler in an image forming device positioning a plurality of pairs of rotating shelf structures in a vicinity of an exit/ejection port of an image receiving media processing or post-processing unit. The plurality of pairs of rotating shelf structures cycle between a first (support) position and a substantially orthogonal second (drop) position with respect to a rotating axis for the rotating shelf structures. Each of the rotating shelf structures has a uniquely-portioned top surface that includes a substantially-parallel top (supporting) portion and a ramped lead-in portion facing the exit/ejection port from the image receiving media processing or post-processing unit in an effort to reduce any image receiving media substrate “stubbing” against a first of the plurality of pairs of rotating shelf structures in a process direction. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125256 | APPARATUS FOR UNLOADING MATERIAL FROM A TRUCK BED - An improved tarp specifically configured and adapted for transporting cargo in a truck bed, and unloading cargo from the truck bed at a desired location. The tarp includes several foldable flaps or panels which may be used to secure the cargo within the tarp. The tarp may include several loops which may be used for pulling the tarp out of the truck bed and unloading the cargo from the tarp. Also, the tarp may have several strengthening strips which pull the cargo out of the truck bed. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125257 | Systems and Methods for Boundary Control During Steam Turbine Acceleration - Certain embodiments of the disclosure may include systems and methods for boundary control during steam turbine acceleration. According to an example embodiment, the method can include receiving an indication the turbine is in an initial acceleration phase; receiving speed control parameter data from a plurality of sensors; receiving boundary control parameter data from a plurality of sensors; providing a control valve configured for controlling steam flow entering the turbine; determining the control valve position based on received speed control parameter data; determining the control valve position based on received boundary control parameter data; adjusting at least one boundary control parameter to the at least one boundary control parameter limit during turbine startup, wherein the value of a speed control parameter is simultaneously adjusted based on the adjusted at least one boundary control parameter; and adjusting the control valve position based at least on determined parameter data. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125258 | ROTARY WING AIRCRAFT HAVING TWO MAIN ENGINES TOGETHER WITH A LESS POWERFUL SECONDARY ENGINE, AND A CORRESPONDING METHOD - An aircraft ( | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125259 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE VARIABLE PITCH FAN BLADE - A gas turbine engine according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a fan section including a fan rotatable about an engine axis with a plurality of fan blades rotatable about a fan blade axis. A geared architecture is in communication with the fan and driven by a turbine section. The fan rotates at a first speed and the turbine section rotates at a second speed different from the first speed and a fixed area fan nozzle in communication with the fan section. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125260 | Steam Turbine Forced Air Cooling System, Equipment, and Steam Turbine Equipped with it - The invention offers a steam turbine forced air cooling system, its method, and a steam turbine provided with the system, the system being of an inexpensive and simple device configuration and improving a cooling effect by the use of an easy-to-get device. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125261 | VALVE SEQUENCING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING TURBOMACHINE ACOUSTIC SIGNATURE - A system and method for controlling the acoustic signature of a turbomachine having a plurality of valves wherein an operating load is identified and an arc of admission across a plurality of nozzles is associated therewith. A valve sequencing scheme is selected and implemented to activate the arc of admission for a particular operating load so as to minimize valve noise by adjusting valves simultaneously rather than consecutively. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125262 | SERIES FAN ASSEMBLING STRUCTURE - A series fan assembling structure includes a connection assembly, a first fan and a second fan. The connection assembly has a first connection member having a first end face and a second end face opposite to the first end face. A second connection member is disposed at an upper end of the first connection member to outward horizontally extend from the first end face. A third connection member is disposed at a lower end of the first connection member to outward horizontally extend from the second end face. A passage is formed at the centers of the first and second end faces. The first fan is mated with the first end face of the first connection member and horizontally connected with the second connection member. The second fan is mated with the second end face of the first connection member and horizontally connected with the third connection member. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125263 | FLINGER OIL SEAL AND TURBOCHARGER INCORPORATING THE SAME - A compressor oil seal comprising a thrust bearing ( | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125264 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM - A lubrication system for a gas turbine engine is disclosed. The lubrication system is configured to provide pressurized air and lubricant to a bearing sump of the gas turbine engine to cool and lubricate a bearing included in the bearing sump. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125265 | EXHAUST-GAS TURBOCHARGER - An exhaust-gas turbocharger ( | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125266 | Steam Turbine Equipment - Steam turbine equipment is provided that can sharply adjust power generation output based on a variation in power demand while improving power generation efficiency during operation at a rated power generation output. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125267 | STANDARDIZED GAS TURBINE INSPECTION PORT SYSTEM - A standardized inspection port system with common inspection port bodies and port plugs are incorporated in plural inspection locations within a gas turbine engine casing to facilitate internal engine inspection. The inspection ports preferably have identical internal diameter, stub flange dimensions and axial length from the gas turbine casing inspection seat to the stub flange for standardized mounting of inspection instruments at different locations about the turbine. The inspection port system components are preferably axially and radially aligned along the turbine casing for establishing a common reference position along all turbine blade/vane rows. The port plug incorporates a magnetically attractive pole piece for concentration or redirection of an attractive magnetic field circuit generated by an inspection port plug service tool during plug insertion or retrieval. Magnetic attraction to a service tool enhances controlled plug guidance and reduces likelihood of inadvertent plug loss within the turbine casing. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125268 | PROPELLER SOUND FIELD MODIFICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A propeller system for an aircraft includes an assembly for modifying a sound field of the propeller system. The propeller system includes a rotor supported for rotation about a rotor axis. The rotor has a central hub and a plurality of blades each extending outwardly from the hub to a tip. The rotor and blades are operable to propel an aircraft to travel in a direction. The rotor blades define a rotor plane perpendicular to the rotor axis. The blade tips define a circumferential rotational path as the blades are rotated by the rotor. The propeller system includes an acoustic resonator or multiple resonators having openings disposed within a distance to the propeller blade tip that is small compared to the wavelength of the propeller's fundamental blade tone and proximate to the rotor plane. The resonators are excited by tip flow of the blade as it passes the opening. The acoustic resonators are configured and positioned so as to direct acoustic energy to modify the sound field of the propeller system at blade pass or higher harmonic frequency tones in a desired direction relative to the aircraft. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125269 | COUPLING OF SHAFTS USING VARIABLE-PROFILE SPLINES - A device for coupling two shafts by a gear mechanism includes a coupling part ending one of the two shafts. The coupling part is fitted concentrically into a complementary coupling part ending the other shaft. Splines of the coupling part have a constant profile along a median zone of the coupling part and which, in a first zone in continuation of the median zone, has a smaller thickness, between flanks of a spline, than a maximum thickness of the same spline in the median zone. Splines of the coupling part continue, beyond the first zone, as far as a centering zone on the same side as the first zone. The splines and the spline bottoms have, in the coupling zone between the centering zone and the first zone, a profile that continuously couples the splines and the spline bottoms to the surface of the centering zone. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125270 | ATR GUIDE PINS FOR SLIDING NACELLE - A gas turbine engine nacelle includes a first annular portion that is stationary and adapted for partially surrounding an engine core. The first annular portion includes a fore pylon connecting portion. A rail is coupled to the fore pylon connecting portion and extending in the aft direction from the first annular portion. A second annular portion, aft of the first annular portion and coupled to the rail, is movable along an engine core centerline between a closed position and at least one open position. The second annular portion is configured to engage with the first annular portion when the second annular portion is in the closed position, thereby providing access to the engine core. A guide pin extends forward from the second annular portion. A locking mechanism is disposed within the first annular portion for engaging the guide pin when the second annular portion is in the closed position. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125271 | PUMP SEAL WITH THERMAL RETRACTING ACTUATOR - A thermal actuator for a rotating shaft shutdown seal that has a piston with a portion of its axial length enclosed within a cylinder shell with a material, such as a fusible link that changes state or deforms above a given temperature, interposed between a closed end of the cylinder and one end of the piston. The piston is spring biased toward the material and moves toward the closed end of the cylinder when the given temperature is reached and the deformation or change of state of the material makes room for the piston to move toward the closed end. Movement of the piston is transferred through a piston rod to activate the seal. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125272 | REGULATING FLAP ARRANGEMENT OF AN EXHAUST-GAS TURBOCHARGER - A regulating flap arrangement ( | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125273 | EXHAUST-GAS TURBOCHARGER - An exhaust-gas turbocharger ( | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125274 | INLET GUIDE VANE DEVICE - An inlet guide van device having a central axis comprises a first base, a guide sleeve, a blade, a second base, a transmission disk, and an actuator. The first base has at least one first support groove and at least one guide groove. The first support groove extends along a radial direction of the central axis, and the at least one guide groove is located in the first support groove. The guide sleeve is disposed on the first support groove in a manner that the guide sleeve is capable of moving along the radial direction. The guide sleeve has a sliding sleeve, an upper guide post and a lower guide post, the sliding sleeve has a through hole extending along the radial direction. The upper guide post and the lower guide post pass through the sliding groove, and the lower guide post is movably disposed on the guide groove. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125275 | VARIABLE GEOMETRY SYSTEM TURBOCHARGER - A bottom surface of a housing recess of a turbine housing includes a close attachment portion in a continuous annular land shape, which is located radially outside a fitting recess. The close attachment portion is closely attached to a portion radially outside first support holes in a surface of a shroud ring opposite from its facing surface, by a fastening force of attachment bolts. The first support holes in the shroud ring communicate with an outlet side of a turbine impeller through a connection path and a cutout. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125276 | BEARING HOLDING STRUCTURE - A bearing holding structure includes a base and at least one bearing. The base includes a bearing cup, which is axially extended from a center of the base and defines a receiving space therein. The bearing is fitted in the receiving space of the bearing cup and has a shaft hole. At least one groove is provided on one or both of an inner surface of the bearing cup and an outer surface of the bearing; and the groove is communicable with the receiving space of the bearing cup. The groove is filled with a meltable filler, which is melted by laser welding to fixedly connect the bearing and the bearing cup to one another, such that the bearing is not brought by a rotary shaft to rotate and slide in the bearing cup, enabling the bearing and the bearing cup to have prolonged service life. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125277 | BEARING SYSTEM FOR A TURBOCHARGER WITH AN INTERNAL ELECTRIC MOTOR - A turbocharger bearing system comprising a shaft ( | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125278 | Seal configuration for a turbo machine - The present invention relates to a seal configuration ( | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125279 | SUBMERSIBLE PUMP COMPONENT AND METHOD OF COATING THEREOF - A submersible pump component is provided. The component includes a substrate including an outer surface in a plurality of orientations, wherein a first portion of the outer surface is configured to be worn by a first wear mechanism, and a second portion of said outer surface is configured to be worn by a second wear mechanism. The component also includes at least one layer of a first coating applied to the outer surface, and at least one layer of a second coating applied over said first coating at said second portion of said outer surface. The first coating is configured to inhibit the first wear mechanism at the first portion of the outer surface, and the second coating is configured to inhibit the second wear mechanism at the second portion of the outer surface. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125280 | ROTOR OF ROTARY MACHINE AND ROTARY MACHINE | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125281 | BRAZE ALLOY COMPOSITIONS AND BRAZING METHODS FOR SUPERALLOYS - A multi-component braze filler alloy comprising at least 70% by weight MarM509A superalloy with the remainder MarM509B superalloy is diffusion brazed to a CM247 alloy base substrate, such as a gas turbine blade or vane. It is shown that generally higher braze temperatures lead to improved results including the possibility of re-welding such a brazed component, resulting in a re-repaired brazed component capable of continued commercial service. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125282 | BRAZE ALLOY COMPOSITIONS AND BRAZING METHODS FOR SUPERALLOYS - A multi-component braze filler alloy comprising 60-70% by weight CM247 superalloy and BRB braze alloy is diffusion brazed to a CM247 alloy base substrate, such as a gas turbine blade or vane. The substrate/braze interface may be subsequently weld-repaired without de-melting and migrating the braze alloy from the interface. The weld zone and surrounding area are solidification crack resistant. After the alloy composition is brazed to the base substrate the component may be returned to service. Thereafter the component remains repairable by welding or re-brazing, if needed to correct future in-service defects. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125283 | FAN SALT-FOG-RESISTANT STRUCTURE AND FAN FRAME THEREOF - A fan salt-fog-resistant structure and a fan frame thereof. The fan salt-fog-resistant structure includes a base seat having a bearing cup and at least one flow guide body. Multiple connection bodies outward extend from the base seat. The flow guide body is disposed at a junction between the base seat and the connection bodies. The fan frame includes a main body having a first open side and a second open side and a flow passage defined therebetween. One end of the connection body is connected with the second open side. When airflow entraining moisture and salt fog flows through the junction between the base seat and the connection bodies, the flow guide body serves to guide the airflow and prevent the airflow from forming eddy, whereby the salt fog entrained by the airflow will not crystallize to form sediments at the junction between the base seat and the connection bodies. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125284 | ATR FULL RING SLIDING NACELLE - A gas turbine engine includes a core, a first annular portion, a rail, and a second annular portion. The first annular portion is stationary and adapted for partially surrounding an engine core. The first annular portion includes a fore pylon connecting portion, and a fore bi-fi. The rail is coupled to the fore pylon portion and extending in the aft direction from the stationary portion. The second annular portion is arranged aft of the first portion and coupled to the rail. The second annular portion is movable along an engine core centerline between a closed position and at least one open position. The second annular portion comprises an aft bi-fi configured to engage with the fore bi-fi when the gas turbine engine is in the closed position. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125285 | INTEGRATED NOZZLE AND PLUG - A gas turbine engine includes a first annular portion that is stationary and adapted for partially surrounding an engine core. The first annular portion includes a fore pylon connecting portion. A rail is coupled to the fore pylon portion and extends in the aft direction from the stationary portion. A second annular portion is positioned aft of the first portion and coupled to the rail, the second portion being movable along an engine core centerline between a closed position and an open position, wherein the second annular portion is configured to engage with the first annular portion in the closed position to provide access to an engine core. The second annular portion includes a nozzle plug. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125286 | ATR AXIAL V-GROOVE - A gas turbine engine nacelle includes a first annular portion that is stationary and adapted for partially surrounding an engine core. The first annular portion includes a fore pylon connecting portion. A rail is coupled to the fore pylon connecting portion and extends in the aft direction from the first annular portion. A second annular portion is positioned aft of the first portion and coupled to the rail. The second portion is movable along an engine core centerline between a closed position and at least one open position. The second annular portion is configured to engage with the first annular portion in the closed position, thereby providing access to the engine core. A mating axial groove and rib connection is located between the first annular portion and the second annular portion. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125287 | AXIAL FLOW COOLING FAN WITH CENTRIPETALLY GUIDING STATOR VANES - A generator system that includes an engine and an alternator which is driven by the engine to generate electrical power. A radiator is connected to the engine and an axial fan directs air toward the radiator to cool the radiator. A plurality of static vanes is located between the axial fan and the radiator. Each static vane includes an inner end and an outer end, the inner ends of the static vanes being joined together. The static vanes are curved in a plane orthogonal to the rotation axis in order to direct the air towards the axis, thereby counterbalancing the centrifugal forces. The static vanes may be twisted, the pitch angle increasing from 0 degree at hub to ca. 45 degrees at tip. Additionally, each static vane is attached to the shroud via a third member that extends axially, thereby allowing an axial offset between shroud and static vanes. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125288 | BAYONET SPACER RETENTION SYSTEM FOR VARIABLE TURBINE GEOMETRY VANE PACKS - A variable geometry turbocharger includes a vane pack having rotatable vanes constrained by a pair of vane rings connected by a plurality of spacer connectors. The spacer connectors can include a spacer body for maintaining a minimum spacing between the vane rings. The spacer connectors are configured for bayonet mounting to at least one of the vane rings. To that end, the spacer connectors can include shaft portions extending from opposing sides of the spacer body. A plurality of transverse protrusions can extend outwardly from each shaft portion. Each shaft portion can be received in a respective in a vane ring. The spacer connectors can be rotated such that the transverse protrusions are offset from aperture portions that allow passage of the transverse portions, thereby retaining the vane rings in place in spaced relation. Such a system avoids close tolerances, press fits, expensive bolted joints or weld processes. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125289 | TURBOMACHINE DISTRIBUTOR AND PRODUCTION METHOD - A part of a turbomachine distributor, including an outer platform, an inner platform, at least one blade interspaced circumferentially about a longitudinal axis of the part, radial ends of the at least one blade being respectively fixed to the inner platform and to the outer platform, and a fastening element extending from the outer platform, for fastening the part to a casing of the turbomachine. The fastening element includes, on ends thereof arranged on either side of the longitudinal axis, two separate fastening tabs for fastening the part to the casing, the cumulated sum of lengths of the two fastening tabs in relation to length of the fastening element according to a transverse axis of the part being between 25% and 35%. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125290 | CORE RING WITH CUT OR LANCED FEATURES - A core ring for a torque converter comprising: an annular body portion including an inner concave surface, an outer convex surface, an inner circumferential edge, and an outer circumferential edge; a plurality of blade tab slots for receiving a plurality of blades; and at least one positioning element including material protruding axially inward from the inner concave surface to form a tip of the positioning element for aligning a stator. A method for installing a torque converter onto a transmission is also provided. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125291 | BRACKET FOR MOUNTING A STATOR GUIDE VANE ARRANGEMENT TO A STRUT IN A TURBINE ENGINE - A turbine engine assembly, with an axis, includes a vane arrangement segment, a mounting bracket and a strut. The vane arrangement segment includes a first platform segment, a second platform segment and a guide vane that extends radially between and is connected to the first and the second platform segments. The mounting bracket is connected to the vane arrangement segment. The strut extends radially through the first platform segment, the second platform segment and the guide vane, and is engaged with the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket attaches the vane arrangement segment to the strut. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125292 | SPEAKER FAN SYSTEM AND METHOD - A ventilation assembly having a main housing that can be pre-installed in a wall or ceiling aperture. A fan assembly can be inserted through the aperture and releasably mounted within the main housing. The fan assembly can be removed from the main housing and replaced without removing the main housing from the wall or ceiling. An accessory component can be releasably mounted to the fan assembly either through the aperture when the fan assembly is mounted or prior to installation of the fan assembly. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125293 | Turbofan Engine Main Bearing Arrangement - A turbofan engine ( | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125294 | AERODYNAMIC WIND ENERGY CONVERSION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SUCH A DEVICE - The invention relates to an aerodynamic wind energy conversion device and a method for controlling such a device. The aerodynamic wind energy conversion device comprises an aerodynamic wing; at least a first tractive line and a second tractive line; wherein ends of the tractive lines are connected to line connection points located at the aerodynamic wing; at least a first and a second reefing point located across the aerodynamic wing and is characterized in that the length of the second tractive line is shorter than the length of the first tractive line; and wherein the first reefing point is spaced from the first line connection point in a first reefing distance and the second reefing point is d spaced from the second line connection point in a second reefing distance, such that the second reefing distance is longer than the first reefing distance. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125295 | WIND TURBINE LOAD MITIGATION - A wind turbine blade assembly comprises a rotatable hub, a blade secured to the hub, and a pitch system. The pitch system is disposed to rotate the blade with respect to the hub about a pitch axis not extending through an aerodynamic centroid of the blade. The pitch system comprises a hydraulic cylinder pitch actuator and a relief valve. The hydraulic cylinder pitch actuator has first and second pressure chambers. The relief valve is configured to aerodynamically unload the blade by equilibrating the first and second pressure chambers in response to a pressure differential between the first and second pressure chambers exceeding a critical threshold corresponding to a pre-strain blade twist. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125296 | ILLUMINATED MULTIPURPOSE PADDLE SYSTEM - A paddle is provided with lighting devices in the blade of the paddle. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125297 | DE-ICING OF A WIND TURBINE BLADE - A heating assembly for a blade of a wind turbine generator, said heating assembly comprising: a heat reservoir positioned within a cavity of said blade, said heat reservoir in communication with a heat source; said heat reservoir including a plurality of orifices for venting hot air from said heat reservoir. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125298 | FLUID TURBINE FOR POWER GENERATION - A fluid turbine comprising a rotor, having an axis of rotation, comprising at least two rotor blades disposed at a radius from the axis of rotation, each rotor blade having a pitch axis and a variable pitch angle. The fluid turbine comprises a mechanism operable to control the pitch angle of at least one rotor blade about its pitch axis and to vary the pitch angle of the rotor blade between various pitch angles as the blade moves radially about the axis of rotation of the rotor. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125299 | COUNTER-ROTATING ROTOR SYSTEM WITH STATIONARY STANDPIPE - A rotor system includes a first rotor located at a rotor axis that imparts a first axial load and a first moment, and a first shaft connected to the first rotor at the axis. A first bearing connects a gearbox to the first shaft, transferring the first axial load from the first shaft to the gearbox. A second rotor located at the axis imparts a second axial load and a second moment. A second shaft is connected to the second rotor at the axis, the second shaft coaxial with the first rotor. A second bearing connects the gearbox to the second shaft, transferring the second axial load from the second shaft to the gearbox. A nonrotating standpipe is located at the axis radially between the first shaft and the second shaft. An intershaft bearing located at the standpipe reacts the first and second moments using the first and second bearings. | 2015-05-07 |
| 20150125300 | ROTOR HUB FOR A ROTORCRAFT - A drive mechanism for a rotary aircraft includes an outer drive member having a plurality of drive trunnions extending therefrom; a middle drive member resiliently coupled to the outer drive member; and an inner drive member resiliently coupled to the middle drive member. | 2015-05-07 |
