19th week of 2019 patent applcation highlights part 40 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20190136935 | SHOCK ABSORBER WITH DRY VALVING - A replaceable valve includes a spring preload adjuster and a spring. The spring is configured to be positioned at a first side of the spring preload adjuster. The replaceable valve includes a valve cap positioned at a second, opposite side of the spring preload adjuster. The valve cap is configured to attach to a shock absorber. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136936 | BLEED NEEDLE FOR A HYDRAULIC SYSTEM - A valve includes a body that has a longitudinal axis. The body includes a conical portion positioned at an end of the body. The conical portion at least partially surrounds the body. The body includes a planar face circumferentially adjacent the conical portion. The planar face is angled with respect to the longitudinal axis of the body. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136937 | Adjustable Damping Valve Device For A Vibration Damper - A damping valve device having at least one damping valve which is adjustable via an actuator. The actuator has a coil and a back iron which is separate from a valve housing for a magnetic flux circuit. The back iron is fixed in radial direction inside the valve housing so as to be free of play. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136938 | ACTIVE ENGINE MOUNTING DEVICE - An active engine mounting device is provided. The active engine mounting device includes upper and lower liquid chambers partitioned by a valve unit and adjusts a vibration and a load input from an engine in response to a driving condition while a fluid passes through the valve unit and attenuates the vibration and the load. The active engine mounting device includes an insulator that encloses a core integrally formed with a mounting bolt and elastically deformed based on the load applied to the core. A main case is disposed at a circumference of a lower end portion of the insulator. A diaphragm is disposed under the main case. The valve unit is configured to selectively pass the fluid through three channels based on operation of the valve. An actuator is disposed through an auxiliary case to drive the valve in an axial direction. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136939 | HYDRAULIC DAMPER - A compensating damper comprises opposed working end faces, a hermetically sealed chamber between the working end faces, and a set of plates in the chamber with a film of viscous fluid between each pair of adjacent plates. The damper has at least two different film thickness zones across the set of plates, each of the different film thickness zones providing a different resistance response when acted upon by an outside force exerted on at least one of the opposed working end faces. Multiple internal guide pins may extend axially from the opposed working end faces for engaging the plate stack partially from each of said working end faces to increase the stroke while providing for a compact damper. The plates may have a conical configuration to providing dampening in different plans. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136940 | Pseudo Feature Configured As A Damper For A Disk-Drive Suspension - A pseudo feature for a suspension and method of manufacture are described. The pseudo feature for a suspension includes a first constraining layer; a second constraining layer; and a damping layer arranged between the first constraining layer and the second constraining layer. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136941 | Non-limit multi-function viscoelastic support structure group - A non-limit multi-function viscoelastic support structure group, relating to a field of aerospace structural design, includes a basic structure, a supported structure and multiple viscoelastic support structure units. The multiple viscoelastic support structure units form a circular discontinuous group and are arranged between the basic structure and the supported structure. The viscoelastic support structure units are connected with the basic structure and the supported structure respectively in ways of pre-pressing and surface contact, and no fixed constrained relationship exists. The present invention absorbs a vibration energy through a viscoelastic effect of own structural material and forms a spring-oscillator vibration attenuation system with the supported structure. With a geometric topology boundary change of the structure group, the supported structure is allowed to have a relative motion, thereby consuming the external vibration energy through converting into a kinetic energy of an oscillator, which effectively improves a mechanical environment of the supported structure. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136942 | DRIVE-BELT CONNECTING DEVICE DESIGNED FOR THE TENSION-RESISTANT CONNECTION OF FLAT DRIVE-BELT END SECTIONS, DRIVE BELT, AND CONVEYING DEVICE EQUIPPED THEREWITH - The invention relates to a drive belt connecting device for the tension-resistant connection of fiat drive belt end sections ( | 2019-05-09 |
20190136943 | TENSIONING TERMINAL HAVING A PROTECTIVE PROTRUSION - Terminal turnbuckle having a protective protrusion of the type used for fixing and tensioning filiform elements or the like located between two post-type rigid elements or the like, comprising a solid body ( | 2019-05-09 |
20190136944 | PLANET WHEEL ASSEMBLY FOR A PLANETARY GEAR - A planet wheel assembly includes a planet shaft, a planet wheel having radial contact surfaces and axial contact surfaces, bushings connected to the planet shaft, radial sliding elements between radial contact surfaces of the bushings and the radial contact surfaces of the planet wheel, and axial sliding elements between axial contact surfaces of the bushings and the axial contact surfaces of the planet wheel. The planet wheel is shaped to constitute a circumferential projection which protrudes radially towards the planet shaft, is axially between the radial sliding elements, and forms the first and second axial contact surfaces of the planet wheel. This arrangement, where the radial sliding elements are axially outmost and the axial sliding elements are on the middle, improves the ability of the radial sliding elements to act against forces tilting the planet wheel. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136945 | GEAR ASSEMBLY FOR A WIND TURBINE GEARBOX HAVING A FLEXIBLE PIN SHAFT AND CARRIER - A carrier and at least one pin shaft of a gearbox of a wind turbine and method of manufacturing same includes forming the carrier and the pin shaft(s) as a single part or separate components. Further, the method includes forming one or more voids in the pin shaft(s) and/or the carrier via additive manufacturing. As such, the void(s) is configured to increase flexibility of the pin shaft(s)/carrier so as to improve a load distribution thereof. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136946 | CYCLOIDAL REDUCER WITH HELICAL TOOTHING FOR POWER STEERING - A cycloidal gear pair reducer including an input shaft, mounted in a reducer casing such that it rotates about an axis referred to as “main axis”, an eccentric member carried by the input shaft and rotated by the latter, at least one cycloidal disc rotatably mounted on the eccentric member and having a cycloidal toothing, at least one ring gear provided with a receiving toothing with which the cycloidal toothing of the cycloidal disc meshes, and an output shaft, separate from the input shaft, arranged to be rotated by the cycloidal disc; the cycloidal toothing of the disc and the corresponding receiving toothing of the ring gear being helical. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136947 | BALL SCREW DEVICE AND STEERING DEVICE - To provide a ball screw device and a steering device capable of securing smooth circulation of balls while suppressing occurrence of clogging of the balls caused by displacement in a radial direction between a deflector and a nut main body. A ball screw device includes a ball screw nut and a circulation path. The ball screw nut includes a nut main body and a deflector. The deflector includes an inclined portion provided at a peripheral part of a connection portion between a passage and the circulation path of the nut main body for securing passing of the balls at the connection portion when an insertion position of the deflector with respect to the deflector mounting hole is displaced from a desired position within a range of a given distance. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136948 | DRIVE ARRANGEMENT - A drive arrangement for adjusting an aerodynamic flap on a vehicle. The drive arrangement includes an electric motor, a spur gear mechanism having gear stages, an output shaft, and at least two housing halves. The spur gear mechanism includes at least one self-locking gear stage that does not form the first gear stage nor the last gear stage of the spur gear mechanism. A safety coupling is arranged between the self-locking gear stage and the output shaft to disengage the output drive on overload in order to protect the flap attached thereto from damage. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136949 | Electronic, Remote Control, Automation Method for Maneuvering Machine with Internal Combustion Engine - The device embodied in the present invention utilizes the lateral rotation produced by a motor, which may be an internal combustion engine or an electrical motor. The lateral rotation is outputted directed unto the main crankshaft of an engine. A main pulley is mounted onto said main shaft and rotates with the same revolution rate as the motor, or at a reduced revolution rate, depending on the diameter of the main pulley and whether additional steps and hears are utilized to reduce or step down the rotary forces. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136950 | TWO PIECE CENTERING FLANGE - A flange for a torque converter, comprising a first sub-assembly that includes a first hole and second hole located along the first sub-assembly and wherein the first and second hole are configured to facilitate movement of a first pressure path from a transmission input shaft to a piston. The flange for the torque converter also includes a second sub-assembly that includes one or more welds that join a first contact-side of the second sub-assembly to the first sub-assembly, wherein a gap is defined between an area where the second sub-assembly is joined to the first sub-assembly. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136951 | TORQUE CONVERTER CONFIGURED FOR CROSS-FLOW TO PRESSURE CHAMBERS - A torque converter, including: a cover; a lock-up clutch with a piston plate; an output hub; a first hub including a through-bore; a chamber bounded by the turbine; an apply chamber bounded by the piston plate; a release chamber bounded by the cover, the first hub, and the piston plate; a first flow path; a through-bore through the first hub; and a second flow path. The second flow path: is sealed from the first chamber; passes through the through-bore; and includes a portion circumferentially aligned with the first flow path. A line in an axial direction passes through the through-bore without intersecting the first hub. For a lock-up mode, pressurized fluid in the apply chamber displaces the piston plate in a first axial direction. For a torque converter mode, pressurized fluid in the release chamber displaces the piston plate in a second axial direction. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136952 | ELECTRONIC LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL - A vehicle includes a differential having an electronic locker and a controller. The controller is programmed to, when in differential-lock mode, engage the locker responsive to vehicle speed being less than a speed threshold and a steering angle being less than a threshold, disengage the locker responsive to vehicle speed exceeding the speed threshold, and prevent automatic re-engagement of the locker responsive to the steering angle exceeding the threshold. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136953 | DIFFERENTIAL ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD OF INFLUENCING THE OVERALL TORQUE OF A SHAFT USING A DIFFERENTIAL ARRANGEMENT - A differential arrangement having a gear stage that includes at least one input element and at least two output elements is provided. The at least one output element is connected to at least one electrical device in order to distribute torque. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136954 | DIFFERENTIAL GEAR DEVICE - In a differential gear device including: a differential casing rotatable about an axis and having a pair of through-holes; a pinion shaft accommodated within the differential casing and extending through the through-holes; a pair of pinion gears fitted on an outer circumferential surface of the pinion shaft such that the pinion gears are rotatable relative to the pinion shaft; a pair of side gears meshing with the pinion gears; and a pair of pinion washers interposed between the differential casing and the respective pinion gears, each of the pinion washers has a retainer structure partially inserted through a gap formed between an inner circumferential surface of a corresponding one of the through-holes and the outer circumferential surface of the pinion shaft. The retainer structure is held in contact with a corresponding axial end face of the pinion shaft, to prevent axial movements of the pinion shaft. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136955 | Gear Wheel, In Particular Idler Gear, For A Gear Train - A gear wheel, in particular an idler gear, for reducing backlash in a gear train, includes a first wheel part and a second wheel part. The first wheel part has multiple teeth that are distributed over a periphery of the first wheel part. The first wheel part may rotate about a first axis (A). The second wheel part has multiple teeth that are distributed over a periphery of the second wheel part. The second wheel part may rotate about a second axis (B) that is arranged parallel to and offset with respect to the first axis. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136956 | SPROCKET AND TRANSMISSION MECHANISM - Provided is a sprocket which suppresses generation of order sounds corresponding to cycles and prevents increase in tension fluctuations, noise, and vibrations caused by resonance while alleviating the influence of the tension fluctuations corresponding to load torque fluctuations and suppressing noise and vibrations. A plurality of teeth formed to engage with a chain are arranged to form a phase fluctuation pattern of a waveform having a phase which fluctuates between positive and negative sides, and the phase fluctuation pattern is set to have parts having different wavelengths. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136957 | Pulley Structure - The present invention pertains to a pulley structure ( | 2019-05-09 |
20190136958 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A GAS TURBINE ENGINE WITH COMBINED MULTI-DIRECTIONAL GEARBOX DEFLECTION LIMITERS AND DAMPERS - A planet gear train for an engine casing includes a sun gear rotatable by a shaft, a ring gear, a plurality of planet gears rotatably mounted in a planet carrier and meshing with the sun gear and the ring gear, and a damping system. The damping system includes a soft mount disposed about the shaft and coupling the planet carrier the engine casing. The soft mount includes a flexible inner sleeve and a flexible outer sleeve. The flexible inner sleeve and the flexible outer sleeve are fixedly coupled together at respective central portions thereof near the shaft. The damping system further includes a plurality of damping couplers disposed about an outer flange of the planet carrier. The plurality of damping couplers is configured to flexibly couple the flexible inner sleeve to the flexible outer sleeve. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136959 | LOCKING BEARING ASSEMBLY - An automotive propulsion system, a final drive assembly, and a bearing assembly are disclosed. The ball bearing assembly includes a bearing race structure having an inner race and an outer race, where the outer race is disposed concentrically about the inner race. A number of rotatable bearing elements (e.g., balls) are disposed between the inner race and the outer race. The bearing race structure has a plurality of threads extending therefrom (from either the outer race or the inner race). The bearing race structure is connected by the plurality of threads to an adjacent structure to prevent relative movement of the bearing race structure with respect to the adjacent structure. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136960 | Electronic Parking Lock Actuator for Automatic Transmission of Vehicle - An electronic parking lock actuator includes a driving motor and a gearbox coupled to the driving motor. The gearbox includes a casing which comprises a base and a cover mounted on the base, a gear housed in the casing and engaged with the driving motor for outputting a driving force generated by the driving motor, and a controller fixed in the casing. The base includes a bottom plate, and a plurality of peripheral walls extending upward from edges of the bottom plate. The bottom plate defines at one or more cavities. The controller includes a printed circuit board and a plurality of electronic components disposed on a side of the printed circuit board facing the bottom plate. The electronic components are accommodated in the cavities. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136961 | A DEVICE FOR TRANSFERRING ROTATIONAL POWER, A MACHINE INCLUDING SUCH A DEVICE AND USE OF SUCH A DEVICE | 2019-05-09 |
20190136962 | INTEGRAL RING GEAR AND TORQUE ARM FOR A WIND TURBINE GEARBOX - An integral ring gear and torque arm for a wind turbine gearbox and method of manufacturing same includes forming the ring gear and the associated gear housing as a single part using the same material, e.g., using a casting process. Further, the ring gear defines an inner circumferential surface having a plurality of gear teeth. Thus, the method also includes applying a coating material to the gear teeth of the ring gear via an additive manufacturing process, such as cold spraying, so as to increase a hardness of gear teeth. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136963 | VEHICLE INCLUDING TRANSMISSION APPARATUS - A vehicle including a transmission apparatus is provided to distinguish a difference between an automatic shifting operation and a manual shifting operation. The vehicle includes a shift lever that is configured to receive a gear shift command and a transmission apparatus that is configured to perform a gear shifting operation according to the gear shift command received by the shift lever. The shift lever is rotatable to one side and is configured to receive an automatic gear shift command in a laid-down state and to receive a manual shift command in a standing state. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136964 | TRANSMISSION SHIFTING SYSTEM - A vehicle includes a transmission, a hologram generator, and a controller. The transmission is configured to shift between a plurality of gears. The hologram generator is configured to project a holographic transmission gear selector. The controller is programmed to, responsive to an operator hand traversing a predetermined path relative to the holographic transmission gear selector, shift the transmission between the plurality of gears. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136965 | ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - The present disclosure provides an electronic automatic transmission system which is able to be operated by a driver. The electronic automatic transmission system may include: an operating wheel configured to select a shift mode; a holder configured to support the operating wheel, wherein the operating wheel is configured to change the shift mode by rotating the operating wheel or pressing the operating wheel in a radial direction of the operating wheel, and to return to an original state after changing the shift mode. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136966 | SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM FOR INDUSTRIAL VEHICLE - A shift control system for an industrial vehicle includes a vehicle speed monitor, a vehicle speed limit value setting section, a gear determination section, and a control section. The vehicle speed monitor is configured to monitor and detect an actual vehicle speed of the industrial vehicle. The vehicle speed limit value setting section is configured to set a vehicle speed limit value. The gear determination section is configured to select a transmission gear position of the transmission based on the actual vehicle speed and the vehicle speed limit value. The control section is configured to control the transmission in response to the selected transmission gear position. The gear determination section maintains the transmission in the currently-selected transmission gear position when the vehicle speed limit value is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold value and the threshold value is greater than an upshifting vehicle speed for upshifting the transmission. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136967 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO CONTROL THE OPERATION OF A TRANSMISSION USING ENGINE FUEL CONSUMPTION DATA - A system and method of controlling the operation of a transmission using fuel consumption data. The system and method includes controlling the operation of a vehicle transmission which is operatively connected to an engine having operating characteristics and operatively connected to a transmission control module having access to a memory. Fuel consumption data for an engine is converted to engine efficiency loss data representative of the engine operating. A set of equations is determined to provide a pattern representative of the operating characteristics the engine. A transmission controller using the pattern determines a prospective operating condition of the transmission to provide fuel efficient operation of the engine. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136968 | Method for Controlling Neutral Gear of Automatic Transmission - Disclosed is a method for controlling a neutral gear of an automatic transmission. The method includes: when a neutral gear control function of the automatic transmission is in an activated state, an automatic Transmission Control Unit (TCU) collects information on a pressure of a brake main cylinder, a state of a brake pedal, and whether an autohold function is in an activated state or not; and when the pressure of the brake main cylinder is smaller than a pressure threshold P | 2019-05-09 |
20190136969 | CONTROL METHOD FOR PREDICTION, DETECTION, AND COMPENSATION OF TORQUE REVERSAL DURING SYNCHRONOUS SHIFTING OF A BALL-TYPE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE PLANETARY - A control system for a multiple-mode continuously variable transmission is described as having a ball planetary variator operably coupled to multiple-mode gearing. The control system has a transmission control module configured to receive a plurality of electronic input signals, and to determine a mode of operation from a plurality of control ranges based at least in part on the plurality of electronic input signals. In some embodiments, the system is configured to predict, detect, and compensate for a torque reversal module through the ball planetary variator. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136970 | TRANSMISSION DEVICE - A transmission device is provided with a hydraulic control device, which has a pump for generating hydraulic pressure using power from a motor, and an accumulator, and which controls hydraulic pressure and supplies the hydraulic pressure to a hydraulic servo of an engagement element. The transmission device executes, when the motor that automatically stopped starts up with a request for vehicle travel: a fill control in which the hydraulic control device is controlled so that the hydraulic servo is being filled with working oil; a standby control to control the hydraulic pressure in the hydraulic servo at a standby pressure; and an engagement control to increase the hydraulic pressure in the hydraulic servo is started when the rotational speed of the motor becomes reaches or exceeds a prescribed rotational speed, after hydraulic pressure accumulated in the accumulator is released into the hydraulic circuit, so that the engagement element is engaged. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136971 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION FOR A VEHICLE PROPULSION SYSTEM - A control system and method for controlling a continuously variable transmission in a vehicle propulsion system includes measuring a speed ratio of the continuously variable transmission, determining whether the measured speed ratio is drifting away from a commanded speed ratio, and adjusting the commanded speed ratio to a value that is different than a desired speed ratio if the measured speed ratio is drifting away from the commanded speed ratio. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136972 | Drivetrain Assembly Having a Shift Mechanism - A drivetrain assembly having a shift mechanism. The shift mechanism may include a shift rail, a first shift assembly, a second shift assembly, and a sector cam. The shift rail may be fixedly disposed on a housing. The sector cam may control movement of the first shift assembly and the second shift assembly. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136973 | PARKING LOCK FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A motor vehicle parking lock includes a locking pawl, an actuator shaft, a pawl actuating element and a crank mechanism. The locking pawl is pivotable about a first rotational axis and includes a pawl tooth configured for engagement in a recess of a locking tooth system in a positively locking manner. The actuator shaft is rotatable about a second rotational axis to actuate the locking pawl and reversibly bring the pawl tooth into engagement with the recess. The pawl actuating element is linearly moveable along a translation axis to pivot the locking pawl. The crank mechanism converts rotary motion of the actuator shaft into linear motion of the pawl actuating element. The crank mechanism includes a connecting rod with an articulation point at the pawl actuating element, and a joint that connects the connecting rod and a crank. The joint is arranged between the pawl tooth and the articulation point. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136974 | Electronic Parking Lock Actuator for Automatic Transmission of Vehicle - An electronic parking lock actuator includes a driving motor configured to generate a driving force, an output mechanism including an emergency unlocking feature, a reduction transmission mechanism connected between the driving motor and the output mechanism to transfer a driving force generated by the driving motor to output mechanism, a control device electrically connected to the power mechanism for controlling the power mechanism, and a casing receiving all of the driving motor, the output mechanism, the reduction transmission, the controller therein. The casing defines an opening configured to expose the emergency unlocking feature. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136975 | INTERNAL ELECTRONIC PARK ACTUATOR - A parking pawl module includes a first actuator, a gearbox including at least one gear carrier where the at least one gear carrier supports a hub configured to rotate when the first actuator rotates, and a disconnect module. The disconnect module includes: an output coupler having a first surface and a second surface; an actuation feature disposed on the first surface; and a torsion spring having a first end connected to the output coupler and a second end connected to the hub or the at least one gear carrier. The disconnect module also includes an actuation mechanism disposed on the second surface of the output coupler. The actuation mechanism is configured to mesh with the hub. The first actuator controls movement of the at least one hub, the actuation feature, and the actuation mechanism. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136976 | COMPRESSION OIL CONTROL PISTON RING - A compression piston ring is provided, in particular a piston ring suitable as a second piston ring in a three-ring piston ring set, which piston ring has convex sections and concave sections alternating in the circumferential direction in a middle running face region in relation to the axial height, wherein the concave sections form profile recesses in the convexly crowned running face. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136977 | HYDRAULIC ROTOR BRAKE WITH ADDITIONAL FIRE BARRIER - New methods and devices are described that are aimed at preventing the outbreak of fire in a hydraulic rotor brake. These methods and devices can be used in the rotor brake of a helicopter and comprise a first and second seal, with a drain groove positioned in between these two seals to drain leaked fluid away from the hot parts of the brake. In the brakes described, the second seal is positioned closer to the heat sink of the brake than the first seal. The drain groove is also connected via a channel or channels to a drain outlet or outlets. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136978 | BLIND BOSS FITTING WITH REDUNDANT SEAL - A boss assembly for a pressure vessel includes a boss, a fitting, a first seal and a second seal. The boss includes a bore with an inner surface and a first stop feature. The fitting is configured for at least partial insertion into the boss to prevent fluid communication between an interior and an exterior of the pressure vessel, the fitting including an outer surface and a second stop feature. Each of the first and second seals is positioned along the outer surface. The fitting is movable between first and second positions. In the first position, the first seal is sealingly engaged between the inner and outer surfaces and the second seal is not sealingly engaged therebetween. In the second position, the first seal is not sealingly engaged between the inner and outer surfaces, the second seal is sealingly engaged, and the first and second stop features mutually contact. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136979 | SUPPORT STRIP WITH REINFORCING MEANS - The invention relates to a deformable support strip as an insert for decorative or sealing strips made of a flexible material, in particular for rubber and/or plastic clamping profiles, comprising a metal strip which comprises a first strip portion and a second strip portion which are interconnected at a connecting point, the support strip being provided to increase the stability in the region of the connecting point with reinforcing means. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136980 | CERAMIC SEAL RUNNER AND MOUNT FOR A ROTATING SHAFT - A circumferential seal for a machine having a rotating shaft is provided. The seal may comprise a metallic mounting element and a ceramic sealing runner. The mounting element may be affixed around the shaft and comprise a base and a mounting member. The mounting member may extend radially outward from the base and axially along the shaft to form a radially inward facing cylindrical surface. The sealing runner may have a radially outward facing surface and be carried by said mounting element in axial and radial alignment by an interference fit between at least a portion of the radially outward facing surface of the runner and at least a portion of the radially inward facing surface of the mounting member. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136981 | DOUBLE ECCENTRIC VALVE - In an EGR valve including a double eccentric valve, a passage is divided into upstream and downstream passages with the valve seat as the boundary and the valve element is disposed in the upstream passage. The valve element includes a first side part and a second side part that have as a boundary a virtual surface extending from the axis of the rotary shaft parallel to the direction in which the axis of the valve element extends. When the valve element rotates in the valve-opening direction from the fully closed state, the first side part rotates into the downstream passage and the second side part rotates into the upstream passage. A valve closing stopper is provided to be engageable with the first side part. A return spring for rotationally biasing the valve element in the fully closed state in the direction of valve-closing is also provided. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136982 | GAS EXCHANGE VALVE FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A gas exchange valve for an internal combustion engine has a valve body including a valve stem extending along an axial valve stem axis and a valve head adjoining the valve stem radially widening with regarding to the valve stem axis and extending in an axial direction away from the valve stem along the axial valve stem axis. Between a base surface of the valve head formed substantially orthogonally to the valve stem axis and the valve stem, a valve seat surface is formed on the valve head. In the base surface of the valve head, at least one recess is provided, wherein the at least one recess is arranged to locally reduce a stiffness of the valve head in a region of the valve seat surface. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136983 | GATE VALVE WITH SEAT ASSEMBLY - The present invention provides a gate valve assembly having a valve body with a channel extending from a distal end to a proximal end, a gate configured to be moved from a first position to a second position, the second position being when the gate is positioned in the channel of the valve body between the distal end and the proximal end of the valve body. A seat insert is also provided to be threaded into a pocked of the valve body and a seat is configured to be positioned within the seat insert. A seal is adapted within a groove of the seat insert positioned between the valve body and the seat insert, wherein the seal is a fixed static seal providing no gaps and/or spaces between the seal insert and the valve body allowing no debris to corrupt the seals. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136984 | DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING FLUID FLOW | 2019-05-09 |
20190136985 | FLOW CONTROL VALVE - A flow control valve has a central shaft, with a resilient tubular member extending therethrough and defining a fluid flow path. A plurality of balls are positioned in apertures in the central shaft. A bell housing is engaged with the central shaft for longitudinal movement relative thereto, and has an angled internal camming surface in contact with an outside edge of each one of the balls. Longitudinal movement of the bell housing relative to the central shaft in a first direction causes radially inward movement of the plurality of balls to decrease a cross-sectional area of the fluid flow path. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136986 | Device For Sealing Pipelines - This invention relates to a plugging machine and a rigid tube provided with a stationary disc integral with the bottom of the tube and oriented almost orthogonal to the tube, with a movable disc paired with the stationary disc. A sealing ring of a resilient material is located between the discs and compressed when the movable disc is pressed against the stationary disc to adhere to an inner surface of the pipeline. The sealing ring is coaxial with respect to the pipeline. The movement of the movable disc is determined by raising or lowering a control rod within the tube by means of sloping sliders made in the lower portion of the rod which engage in respective grooves, likewise sloping, made in an axial shank associated with the movable disc and sliding inside an axial opening of the stationary disc. A component of a force is generated which is parallel to the axis of the discs. The axis is raised or lowered by rotation of a threaded ring engaging in a threading mate at the top of the rod. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136987 | AIRCRAFT ENGINE FUEL CIRCUIT VALVE SLIDE - A slide for a fuel circuit valve of an aircraft engine extending along a longitudinal axis, and comprising a narrowed intermediate portion extending between two cylindrical end portions, a first end portion being separated from the narrowed intermediate portion by a shoulder having a surface arranged overall perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, the narrowed intermediate portion including in turn, as an extension of the shoulder, at least one cylindrical portion, the shoulder comprising at least one groove which extends radially from the cylindrical surface of the first end portion, towards the longitudinal axis, and which forms a fuel recirculation area which provides the generation of a jet of fuel on the cylindrical portion of the narrowed intermediate portion, when fuel flows along the first end portion towards the narrowed intermediate portion and the second end portion. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136988 | FLOW PATH SWITCHING VALVE AND CLEANING APPARATUS - A flow path switching valve includes a case, a fluid supply portion, a valve body including a first flow portion and a first opposed surface, a second opposed surface provided at the case, a biasing member, a drive portion, a plurality of second flow portions provided at the second opposed surface, and a plurality of fluid discharge portions communicating with the second flow portions respectively, the fluid supply portion being provided to open to a portion in the inner void, the portion being arranged opposite to the first opposed surface relative to the valve body, the first flow portion including a recess portion provided at the first opposed surface to open towards the second opposed surface, the first flow portion including a communication portion provided at the recess portion as viewed in a direction orthogonal to the first opposed surface to communicate between the recess portion and the inner void. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136989 | FLOW PATH SWITCHING VALVE - A flow path switching valve includes a rotatable portion, a packing portion and a valve main body. The valve main body includes: a valve chamber that receives the rotatable portion and the packing portion; an inflow hole; and an outflow hole. The packing portion is configured to be positioned at a predetermined position, at which the packing portion closes an outflow-hole opening end of the outflow hole, in response to rotation of the rotatable portion. When the packing portion is positioned at the predetermined position, the packing portion is urged against a main-body seal portion in a radial direction of a valve axis by a pressure of fluid in the valve chamber, which is higher than a pressure in the outflow hole. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136990 | FEED-THROUGH - The sanitary diverter valve ( | 2019-05-09 |
20190136991 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DRAINING - The present disclosure provides a method and apparatus for draining. The apparatus includes a body, the body having a first compartment adjacent to a second compartment, the first compartment having an inlet port fluidly connected to an outlet port, the inlet port defining a needle seat within the first compartment, a first rod hole for operation with a second rod hole in the second compartment, and a plurality of venting holes, the second compartment having a plurality of spaced notches along. The apparatus further includes a setting rod, the setting rod having a shaft and a sealing head, the shaft sized to be slideably maintained in the first rod hole and the second rod hole, the sealing head slideably attached to an end of the shaft and sized to obstruct fluid flow from the inlet port at the needle seat. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136992 | A SEALING VALVE ARRANGEMENT - Herein a sealing valve arrangement ( | 2019-05-09 |
20190136993 | HYDRANT VALVE WITH INTERNAL SHUT-OFF VALVE - A hydrant valve with an internal automatic shut-off valve. The internal valve blocks communication between a piston chamber and a hydrant chamber when in a closed position. An upper valve opens the internal valve against its biasing force permitting the flow of fluid between the hydrant chamber and the piston chamber. The internal valve closes in response to a disconnection of the upper valve. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136994 | RELIEF VALVE AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS - A relief valve includes a first valve body having an annular shape including a peripheral edge portion, which is pressed against a hole edge portion of the communication hole, and an opening in a central portion of the annular shape; a second valve body pressed against a hole edge portion of the opening of the first valve body so as to close the opening; a first spring including a compression spring or a tension spring for pressing the first valve body against the hole edge portion of the communication hole; and a second spring including a compression spring or a tension spring for pressing the second valve body against the hole edge portion of the opening, wherein the first region and the second region communicate with each other. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136995 | Vacuum Breaker - A vacuum breaker includes a main body, a bushing mounted in the main body, a braking member mounted in the main body and located above the bushing, a water stop gasket mounted in the main body and located above the braking member, an elastic member mounted in the main body and biased between the bushing and the braking member, a water inlet disk mounted in the main body and located above the water stop gasket, and a washer mounted in the main body and located above the water inlet disk. The vacuum breaker further includes a connection structure mounted between an inner circumference of the main body and an outer circumference of the bushing. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136996 | DIAPHRAGM VALVE WITH METAL SEAT - A diaphragm valve includes a valve body defining a fluid passageway, a diaphragm assembled with the valve body, and an annular metal valve seat disposed on the valve body surrounding the fluid passageway, the valve seat defining an inverted frustoconical seat sealing surface for sealing against the diaphragm when the diaphragm is in a closed position. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136997 | LINE REPLACEABLE CONTROL VALVE POSITIONER/CONTROLLER SYSTEM - The present disclosure describes embodiments of control valve positioner/controller devices, control valve positioner/controller mounting devices, and control valve systems that enable rapid exchange and configuration of a replacement positioner/controller to a control valve system. Embodiments allow for rapid replacement of faulty/failed control valve positioners/controllers to minimize production downtimes and associated costs. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136998 | VALVE OPENING AND CLOSING SYSTEM AND VALVE CONTROL DEVICE - A valve opening and closing system includes: a site/center switching manual valve; a manual valve for opening and closing operation; an opening/closing switching electric driving valve that opens and closes a manual valve and that nullifies the manual valve for opening and closing operation; a center wireless transmitter that accepts and transmits an operation instruction including an opening and closing operation instruction and a forced closing operation instruction; and a site wireless transmitter, and a contact signal converter, the site side valve control device transmits both of the opening and closing operation instruction and the forced closing operation instruction to the contact signal converter when the site/center switching manual valve is switched to the center control side, and interrupts the opening and closing operation instruction and transmits the forced closing operation instruction to the contact signal converter when the site/center switching manual valve is switched to on site. | 2019-05-09 |
20190136999 | EXTENSION DEVICE FOR CLOSURE MECHANISM - An extension device for remotely opening and closing a valve from a user knob is described. The device includes a flexible connector that allows the user knob to be positioned in various places relative the valve. One use for the disclosed device is with a gas grill, wherein the gas tank is placed in a position that is not easily accessible or is difficult for some persons to access. The extension device may be mounted in various positions on or near the grill allowing the user to open and close the gas tank's valve before and after use of the grill. | 2019-05-09 |
20190137000 | VALVE CONTROL HEAD - A valve control head is provided, comprising a housing, control electronics, at least one control valve, fluid connections, electrical connections, a first measuring object, rigidly coupled to a first valve closure part, and a position measuring system, comprising measuring electronics and a first position sensor, wherein the first position sensor can detect a position of the first measuring object, and wherein the valve control head comprises a fastening device formed to couple a second position sensor. | 2019-05-09 |
20190137001 | CONTROL VALVE - The invention relates to a control valve for adjusting a process fluid flow of a process plant, comprising a valve housing with a valve seat and a valve member connected to a valve rod, which cooperates with the valve seat for opening and closing the control valve, wherein the valve rod is electrically connected to the valve housing through a contact device. The invention is characterized in that a measuring device for the ohmic transition resistance measurement of the contact device is provided, and that the measuring device is arranged in a measuring line that connects the valve housing to the valve rod. | 2019-05-09 |
20190137002 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO INSTALL VALVE PACKING COMPONENTS - Valve packing installation apparatus and related methods for use with fluid valves are disclosed. An apparatus includes a tube to receive a stack of packing components. The tube has a first end and a second end. A plunger is disposed within the tube adjacent the second end. The plunger is slidable toward the first end to expel the stack of packing components into a valve in a predetermined order associated with an installation sequence. | 2019-05-09 |
20190137003 | FLEXIBLE STEM BELLOW ASSEMBLY - A bellows assembly is configured to mount between a movable valve structure and a stationary valve structure of a valve assembly. The bellows assembly comprises a bellows and a spacer. The bellows is configured to compress until a gap is closed relative to the spacer. The bellows assembly is configured to bear a load through the bellows before the gap is closed, and the bellows assembly is configured to bear the load through the bellows and the spacer after the gap is closed. | 2019-05-09 |
20190137004 | SPOOL FOR FUEL CIRCUIT VALVE OF AN AIRCRAFT ENGINE - A spool for a fuel circuit valve of an aircraft engine, extending along a longitudinal axis and including a narrowed intermediate section extending between two end cylindrical sections, a first end section being separated from the narrowed intermediate section by a shoulder having a surface arranged overall perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, the narrowed intermediate section also including, extending away from the shoulder, at least one cylindrical portion, and the shoulder is provided with a step extending away from the cylindrical surface of the first end section which, when the fuel flows along the first end section towards the narrowed intermediate section and the second end portion, generates a jet of fuel on the cylindrical portion of the narrowed intermediate section, a recirculation of fuel forming in an area in front of the shoulder. | 2019-05-09 |
20190137005 | TIE IN OF PIPELINE TO SUBSEA STRUCTURE - A subsea structure includes a support in the form of a foundation or a supporting structure mounted to a foundation. A method for installing a pipeline includes: providing the support with a pull-in point at a proximal location at a first side of the support; providing the support with a strong point at a distal location, which is spaced apart from the proximal location, there being a straight clear path between the pull-in point and the strong point bridging some of or all of a width of the support; passing a pull down wire through a guide at the strong point and using the pull down wire to pull in the pipeline; laying down the pipeline and passing the pull down wire along the clear path; and continuing the laying down and/or pulling in until a tie-in head of the pipeline is at a required location at the pull-in point. | 2019-05-09 |
20190137006 | INTERNALLY SUPPORTED POWER TRACK - A boom assembly for a lift device includes a plurality of telescoping boom sections. The plurality of telescoping boom sections include a base boom section, a mid boom section, and a fly boom section. The plurality of telescoping boom sections define an inner volume. The boom assembly also includes a push tube and a support member positioned within the inner volume. The boom assembly also includes a power track positioned within the inner volume that includes a plurality of movable links and a supported portion that interfaces with the support member. The push tube includes a second end portion opposite the first end portion of the push tube. The second end portion of the push tube is directly coupled to the base boom section. | 2019-05-09 |
20190137007 | HOSE CLAMP - There is provided a hose clamp. A clamp has a clamp body. On one end portion of the clamp body, a slit is provided and a first grip piece is formed. On the other end portion of the clamp body, a second grip piece is formed. A holder is provided with a holding groove and a grip portion. The holding groove has an insertion opening opened in a direction intersecting with an axial direction of the clamp body, and a side opening opened on at least one end side in the axial direction of the clamp body. A protrusion is provided on at least one of opposing inner surfaces of the holding groove. When the pair of grip pieces are inserted in the holding groove, the protrusion can be arranged inside a part of the slit located in the first grip piece. | 2019-05-09 |
20190137008 | CONDUIT CLAMP - A locking conduit clamp includes a first clamping member having an upwardly-bowed body defining a downward upper pocket and having a hinge at a first lateral end of the upwardly-bowed body, a second clamping member having a downwardly-bowed body defining an upward lower pocket and being hingedly coupled to the first clamp member via the hinge at a first lateral end of the downwardly-bowed body, the second clamping member being configured to rotate about the hinge between an open position for receiving a conduit, and a closed position for surrounding and capturing the conduit in an opening defined by the upper and bottom pockets, and a latch including an arcuate lever hingedly coupled to the second clamping member, and a buckle hingedly coupled to the arcuate lever and configured to engage the first clamping member to lock the first and second clamping members in a locked position. | 2019-05-09 |
20190137009 | SEISMIC CLAMP FOR NON-STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS IN A BUILDING - A seismic clamp for securing a utility pipe to a rigid rod includes a pipe holder that secures the utility pipe to the seismic clamp. A rod fitting secures the rigid rod to the seismic clamp so that the rigid rod extends transverse to the utility pipe. A spacer is disposed between the holder and the rod fitting. The spacer inhibits the rigid rod from contacting the utility pipe when the utility pipe is secured to the seismic clamp, and the rigid rod is secured to the seismic clamp. | 2019-05-09 |
20190137010 | One-Piece Rooftop Pipe Supports - This invention provides simple, low-cost designs for rooftop support of pipes on low-slope commercial and industrial roofs. The designs use cut pieces of extruded plastic shapes with holes or slots transverse to the extrusion direction. The supports are designed to be lightly adhered to the roof, and to allow pipe movement for expansion and contraction. | 2019-05-09 |
20190137011 | Universal Cable Tie Mount - A cable tie mount that provides multiple mounting options and accommodates a plurality of cable bundle positions. The cable tie mount includes a body having a first side, a second side, a first end, a second end, a top surface, and a bottom surface opposite the top surface. The top surface includes a top center opening defined by top inner walls. The bottom surface includes a bottom center opening defined by bottom inner walls. The cable tie mount also includes a center hole extending through the body from the top center opening in the top surface to the bottom center opening in the bottom surface. | 2019-05-09 |
20190137012 | FIBER-REINFORCED COMPOSITE MATERIAL, LAMINATE, PIPE, RISER PIPE, AND FLOW LINE - Provided is a fiber-reinforced composite material having a greater maximum stress, maximum elongation, and tensile modulus, which are determined by a tensile test, than conventional fiber-reinforced composite materials containing a fluororesin as a matrix. The invention relates to a fiber-reinforced composite material including a fluororesin and a reinforcing fiber, the fluororesin containing a tetrafluoroethylene unit and a vinylidene fluoride unit, the tetrafluoroethylene unit representing 55 to 95 mol % of all the monomer units constituting the fluororesin, the vinylidene fluoride unit representing 45 to 5 mol % of all the monomer units constituting the fluororesin. | 2019-05-09 |
20190137013 | FLUID PERMEABLE HOSE CARCASS - A flexible hose assembly includes a flexible fluid permeable annular carcass arrangement having an inner and an outer diameter formed about a central axis. The carcass arrangement provides skeletal strength to the hose assembly against radial forces. The carcass arrangement has a plurality of interconnecting strips forming convoluted joints between the strips. The convoluted joints have an inner lip and an outer lip at opposite ends of the strips; and the carcass further comprises a plurality of channels formed along an entire length of first and second sides of the strips, the channels creating at least one fluid passage in each of the convoluted joint forming the carcass for the passage of fluids between the inner and outer diameters. | 2019-05-09 |
20190137014 | FUEL FITTING - A fuel fitting assembly includes a monolithic fuel fitting formed by additive manufacturing. The fitting includes a first end, a second end, a conduit extending axially through the fitting from the first end to the second end, and a first sealing element. The first end is to be connected to a fuel line. The second end is to be connected to a device requiring or providing fuel. The first sealing element includes a sealing seat circumferentially surrounding the conduit at the second end of the fitting. The fuel fitting is integrally formed as a stack of layers of material. | 2019-05-09 |
20190137015 | Zero dead volume fitting assembly - The disclosure pertains to a tubing and ferrule assembly for use in joining a clad tubing to a fitting. The ferrule is bound to the clad tubing, which includes a partial jacket of stainless steel, such that the inert core protrudes from, and has a common outer diameter with, the jacket. The ferrule is bound to the jacket slightly more distant than necessary for the inert core to contact a fitting. When the ferrule is retained in place, the inert core is compressed and provides a true zero dead volume connection between the clad tubing and the fitting. The relationship of the ferrule, the clad tubing, and the fitting limits the position of the clad tubing and therefore precludes damaging of the associated valve or component. | 2019-05-09 |
20190137016 | CONNECTING UNION JOINT WITH SMART CONNECTION OF EASY-FLOWING PIPE SYSTEM - A connecting union joint with smart connection of an easy-flowing pipe system includes a joint body, wherein an end of the joint body is provided with a pipe connecting device which includes a sliding base, a snapping tooth piece, a reset spring, a spring pad and a snapping ring. The joint body is internally provided with a snap slot. The reset spring is arranged between the spring pad and the sliding base. The sliding base is evenly provided with a plurality of through openings. tooth The snapping tooth of the snapping tooth piece deeply extend into an inner wall of the sliding base and are snapped with an outer peripheral surface of the pipe. An inner wall of the joint body is provided with a moving area for allowing the snapping tooth piece to move therein. | 2019-05-09 |
20190137017 | PIPE JOINT, SEPARATION PREVENTION MEMBER, AND METHOD OF CONNECTING PIPES - A pipe joint includes: a sealing member, having an annular shape, which is provided between the outer circumferential surface of a spigot and an inner circumferential surface of a socket; a pushing ring to push the sealing member into the socket, the pushing ring being fitted onto the spigot; and a separation preventive member configured to engage with the spigot protrusion part in a pipe-axial direction to prevent a separation of the spigot from the socket. The separation preventive member is provided between an inner circumferential surface of the pushing ring and the outer circumferential surface of the spigot. The sealing member is provided along an outer circumferential surface of the spigot protrusion part and includes a compression part. The compression part is compressed in a pipe-radial and is located, in the socket, upstream of the spigot protrusion part in an insertion direction in which the spigot is inserted. | 2019-05-09 |
20190137018 | BALL JOINT FOR CONNECTING A RISER SUBJECTED TO HIGH TENSILE AND ANGULAR LOADS TO A PIPE CONNECTOR ON A FLOATING UNIT - A ball joint includes a suspension house comprising an inner side, a house neck and upper flange, wherein a bearing ring, having a liner fastened to its inner surface, and an upper mating surface fastened to the corresponding mating surface on the lower side of the house; a suspension ball, complementary to the inner side of the house, comprising a ball neck and lower flange, the ball having a recess on the inside of the ball, the recess comprising an inner seal ring positioned on a bias ring in the recess; the seal ring providing a seal contacting the inside of the house and a piston seal contacting the inner surface of the recess wherein the bias ring biases the seal ring parallel to the axis of the neck and away from the bias ring. | 2019-05-09 |
20190137019 | High Pressure Swivel Joint - A high pressure swivel joint used in pipe assemblies transferring high pressure fluid. The swivel joint comprises a first pipe section and a sleeve-like second pipe section. The first pipe section is inserted into the second pipe section and the sections are relatively rotatable. A wear ring is positioned within a recess formed in the inner wall of the first pipe section. A second wear ring is positioned within a recess formed in the inner wall of the second pipe section. | 2019-05-09 |
20190137020 | REVERSE BARB FOR MEDICAL BIOPHARMA TUBING - A fluid connector for securing a length of flexible tubing to a barbed fluid fitting is disclosed. The flexible tubing extends along a longitudinal direction. The fluid connector includes a single piece clamping body have a plurality of generally cylindrical clamping members spaced apart along the longitudinal direction, and a clasp. The clamping body defines a circumferential opening, and is flexed to further open the circumferential opening and receive the length of the flexible tubing over the barbed fluid fitting within the clamping body. The clasp closes the clamping body by closing the circumferential opening after the length of the flexible tubing over the barbed fluid fitting is received within the clamping body to form a fluid tight connection between the flexible tubing and the barbed fluid fitting. A fluid system including the length of flexible tubing, the barbed fluid fitting, and the fluid connector is also disclosed. | 2019-05-09 |
20190137021 | Coupling - A system includes a body with a fluid passage therethrough, a first open end, and an opposite termination, a valve positioned within the body and including first and second ends, the valve moving between open and closed positions, the valve being biased into the closed position, and a seal positioned on the second end of the valve, the seal forming the closed position when the valve is biased towards the first open end of the body, and the seal engaging a shoulder formed by the body to retain the valve within the body. The seal is accessible from the termination of the body to allow the valve to be coupled to the body. | 2019-05-09 |
20190137022 | LIFT OUT RAIL SYSTEM - A lift-out pump disconnect system is mounted to two parallel rails that are affixed to a pump enclosure. The disconnect system has a receiver body that is affixed to the rails and slidable along the rail axes with ear portions. The disconnect system further includes an outlet body that mates to the receiver body using tabs that slide on clamping ramped surfaces on the receiver body. Downward movement of the outlet body causes the clamping ramped surfaces to move the outlet body closer to the receiver body until flat sealing surfaces are in biased contact. | 2019-05-09 |
20190137023 | COUPLING DEVICE FOR RELEASABLY CONNECTING CONDUIT PORTIONS - A coupling device for releasably connecting conduit portions comprises two connector block parts ( | 2019-05-09 |
20190137024 | Fusible Size-On-Size Or Reduced Branch Fitting For Use With Polyethylene Pipe - A fusible fitting of this disclosure includes a saddle having a radially extending branch with a closed bottom end. The closed bottom end forms a portion of the saddle and contains some of the fusion wires that run through the saddle. After the fitting is fused to a pipe, the closed bottom end may be tapped through, with that portion of the fusion wires being removed along with the coupon. Because of this configuration, the branch may be a size-on-size or near size-on-size branch. For example, the radially extending branch may have an inside diameter in a range of greater than 75% of an inside diameter of the pipe to 100% of the inside diameter of the pipe plus one wall thickness of the pipe. | 2019-05-09 |
20190137025 | Extended Direct Electric Heating system - An extended Direct Electric Heating system includes a conduit arrangement for transporting fluid from at least one subsea well apparatus to a topside or onshore location/The conduit arrangement has at least one Direct Electric Heating conduit section arranged adjacent to at least one heat traced conduit section in a longitudinal direction of the conduit sections between a subsea connection point and the at least one subsea well apparatus. | 2019-05-09 |
20190137026 | Method of Dispensing a Material - A method and system for dispensing a material through a delivery apparatus is provided. The material initially comprises or is manipulated to comprise a low viscosity. The material either can comprise a curable material or can comprise initiators, which can be activated to raise the viscosity at a later time and position. The low viscosity material is moved through the delivery apparatus for a relatively long distance using low energy. Upon nearing an end use application, the material and/or initiators can be activated by a curing agent, such as a light or heat source, such that the viscosity of the material be raised prior to the end use application thereof. Therefore, the present invention provides a method and system for moving a material normally having a higher viscosity a long distance requiring lower energy and pressure. | 2019-05-09 |
20190137027 | IN-SITU DEPLOYMENT DEVICE - An in-situ deployment device ( | 2019-05-09 |
20190137028 | METHOD OF SEALING A PIPE - The invention relates to a method for preparing a pipe for a continuous spray lining process, the method comprising the following steps: providing an inflatable packer ( | 2019-05-09 |
20190137029 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR LOADING A PIG INTO A PIPELINE - An apparatus and related method are provided for loading a pig into a pipeline. The apparatus includes a tubular reducer, a rigid member for attachment to a cable and including a pig-engaging surface, and a guide member slidingly engaged by the rigid member to permit axial movement, while limiting radial movement, of the rigid member in relation to the reducer. In use, when the reducer is aligned concentrically with the pipeline end with the front end of the reducer bearing axially, either directly or indirectly, against the pipeline end, and the pig-engaging surface is disposed axially rearward of the reducer, increased tension in the cable pulls the rigid member axially forward relative to the pipeline, whereupon the attached pig-engaging surface pushes the pig through the reducer and into the pipeline interior. | 2019-05-09 |
20190137030 | Anti-Wobble Adjustable Bed Leg Assembly - An adjustable leg assembly for use in a bedding product, such as an adjustable bed, may be stabilized by rotating the leg of the leg assembly. To change the length of the leg assembly, a leg must be rotated in the opposite direction to loosen a slotted collar located inside a receiver welded to a frame of the adjustable bed. A wedge is fixed inside the receiver with a push pin assembly above the slotted collar. A threaded member of the leg extends through the wedge. Rotation of the leg moves the leg slightly upwardly relative to the stationary wedge, causing an upper portion of the slotted collar to expand over a portion of the stationary wedge until the slotted collar contacts an inside surface of the receiver and stabilizes the leg assembly. | 2019-05-09 |
20190137031 | MOUNTING BRACKET WITH SUPPORT STRUCTURE - A mounting bracket for supporting an electrical device includes a frame, a leg, and a support tab. The frame includes a rail and is configured to be secured to a structural support. The leg is connected to an edge of the rail and pivotable relative to the rail. The support tab is connected to the leg and configured to be coupled to the structural support. | 2019-05-09 |
20190137032 | Mounting Assembly - A mounting assembly, comprising: a base, for attaching the mounting assembly to a vehicle or structure; and an arm, connected to the base, for attaching an object to the mounting assembly, wherein the base is a two-part construction comprising a first part for attaching to a vehicle or structure and a second part for attaching to the arm, and wherein the second part is pivotally mounted on the first part | 2019-05-09 |
20190137033 | PLUGGING ROD CONNECTOR - A plugging rod connector includes a long plugging rod and a buckle device configured on the plugging rod. The buckle device has a positioning component on the top of the plugging rod. A crevice is formed between the positioning component and plugging rod. The two sides of the positioning component are respectively configured with a first locking component. An operation component having an operational portion is pivoted on the positioning component. The two sides of the operational portion are respectively configured with two parallel extension rods. A pivot shaft has its two ends being respectively perpendicular to the corresponding extension rods, making the operation component into a square-mouth shaped structure. The inner sides of the extension rods are respectively configured with a second locking component. The two second locking components are locked onto the corresponding first locking components, so that the operation component is temporarily unable to rotate or swing. | 2019-05-09 |
20190137034 | Combined magnetic hanger frame and charger - A combined magnetic hanger frame and charger, having a frame body, a magnet provided inside the frame body, and a positive pole pin and a negative pole assembly mounted on the frame body; the negative pole assembly has a negative pole contact piece provided at one side of the frame body, and a negative pole electrically conductive ring provided at another side. A negative pole elastic piece is provided between the negative pole contact piece and the negative pole electrically conductive ring. The negative pole contact piece is also connected with a PCB which is connected with the negative pole contact piece. A side of the negative pole electrically conductive ring distal from the negative pole contact piece is provided with first negative pole contact points; the first negative pole contact points are exposed from an outer side of the frame body. | 2019-05-09 |