24th week of 2017 patent applcation highlights part 26 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20170167062 | Braided, reflective textile sleeve and method of construction thereof - A braided textile sleeve having a flexible, seamless, reflective tubular wall and method of construction thereof are provided. The tubular wall extends along a longitudinal axis between opposite open ends and includes a first set of yarns and a second set of yarns braided with one another. The first and second yarns are provided as different types of yarns from one another and are braided in opposite helical directions with one another. The tubular wall includes a third set of yarns captured between the first and second sets of yarns, with the third set of yarns extending substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis. The sleeve includes a reflective outer layer fixed to an outer surface of the braided yarns. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167065 | CURLY TYPE CLOTH RIBBON AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF - In a curly type cloth ribbon and a production method thereof, the curly type cloth ribbon includes a cloth ribbon, a lateral direction of the cloth ribbon has a continuous pleated structure, and the cloth ribbon having the continuous pleated structure has a sewing thread along the longitudinal direction of the cloth ribbon, so that the cloth ribbon is formed as continuous curly shape which can be regular or irregular shape. Therefore, the curly type cloth ribbon is full of beauty and fun. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167066 | MODULAR LAUNDRY SYSTEM - A modular laundry system includes at least one laundry appliance and at least one laundry module below the laundry appliance. Both the laundry appliance and the laundry module have a single width. The laundry module has a height that is less than the height of the laundry appliance and performs a washing function to wash laundry. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167067 | WASHING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME - The present invention relates to a washing machine and a control method thereof. The method of controlling the washing machine may include accelerating a motor, and detecting a weight of laundry inside a washing tub; and providing a force in a direction opposite to a rotating direction of the motor to the motor, and decelerating the motor. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167068 | DETERGENT DOSING CONTROLLER - A detergent dosing controller that is convenient to use and has better effect is disclosed herein. One side of the main passage is a water inlet ( | 2017-06-15 |
20170167069 | WATER SUPPLY DEVICE AND WASHING MACHINE HAVING THE SAME - Disclosed herein is a water supply device. The disclosed water supply device includes a housing that has an inlet and an outlet, an inflow chamber that is provided inside the housing and communicates with the inlet, a discharge chamber that is provided inside the housing and communicates with the inflow chamber and the outlet, a buffer chamber that is provided inside the housing and communicates with the discharge chamber, and a blocking rib that extends from an inner side of the housing and is provide to partition the discharge chamber from the buffer chamber. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167070 | Lid Assembly - A lid assembly ( | 2017-06-15 |
20170167072 | STEAM IRON - A steam iron ( | 2017-06-15 |
20170167073 | ANTIMICROBIAL TEXTILES AND METHODS FOR PRODUCTION OF THE SAME - A method for making an antibacterial fabric having resistance to laundering while maintaining its antibacterial properties. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167075 | ANTIVIRAL FINISHED PRODUCT PRODUCTION METHOD, AND ANTIVIRAL FINISHED PRODUCT PRODUCED BY THE METHOD - According to the present disclosure, a resin product is brought in contact with a treatment liquid containing an antiviral compound (A) of a quaternary ammonium halide having a molecular weight of not greater than 1500 and, in this state, heat-treated under a normal pressure or under an increased pressure, whereby the antiviral compound (A) is immobilized on at least a surface of the resin product. Thus, an excellent antiviral finished product having water resistance and laundry durability is provided. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167076 | ADHESIVE AGENT COMPOSITION FOR ORGANIC FIBER AND METHOD OF TREATING ORGANIC FIBER - An object of the present invention is to provide an adhesive agent composition for an organic fiber, the adhesive agent composition hardly causing precipitation or cohesion and having stable adhesive force. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167077 | Method and Apparatus For Creating An Image On Fabric - Exciting and flashy images are created on a garment with a method that includes the steps of selecting a stretch fabric having a front side and a back side. A front side of the fabric is dyed with a solid color. A back side of the fabric is dyed with a knock out image. The knock out image is visible when the stretch fabric is stretched and is not visible when the stretch fabric is in a relaxed state. In one case, the fabric is part of jersey and when the player stretches the fabric an image becomes visible. In another case, the image expands or seems to glow. This provides a dynamic flashy image that is exciting to advertisers and fans alike. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167078 | A REFINER APPARATUS AND A METHOD FOR REFINING CELLULOSIC MATERIAL - The present invention regards a refiner plate segment ( | 2017-06-15 |
20170167079 | CELLULOSE MICROFIBRILS - Processes for producing cellulose microfibrils from herbaceous plant material using enzyme compositions, the cellulose microfibrils obtained from the processes and their uses, and compositions comprising the cellulose microfibrils are described. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167080 | Fibrous Structures Comprising Regions Having Different Micro-CT Intensive Property Values and Associated Transition Slopes - Fibrous structures containing solid additives, and more particularly, fibrous structures containing two regions that exhibit at least one common micro-CT intensive property that differs in value and wherein the common micro-CT intensive property transitions between the two regions and methods for making same are provided. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167081 | Fibrous Structures Comprising Three or More Regions - Fibrous structures containing filaments and solid additives, and more particularly to fibrous structures containing filaments and solid additives wherein the fibrous structure has three or more regions that exhibit different characteristics and/or properties and methods for making same, are provided. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167082 | SOFT THROUGH AIR DRIED TISSUE - A multi-layer through air dried tissue including a first exterior layer comprised substantially of hardwood fibers, an interior layer comprised substantially of softwood fibers, and a second exterior layer comprised substantially of hardwood fibers. The interior layer includes a first wet end additive comprising an ionic surfactant and a second wet end additive comprising a non-ionic surfactant. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167083 | VERTICAL RIDE QUALITY SYSTEM FOR A RAIL VEHICLE - A rail maintenance vehicle includes a frame, a workhead, an actuator, a pilot valve, and a throttling valve. The frame includes wheels that travel along rails. The actuator extends and retracts the workhead with respect to the frame. The pilot valve receives a fluid and controls the flow of the fluid to at least one output. The throttling valve adjusts a pressure of the fluid at an output relative to a pressure of the fluid at an input. The pilot valve and the throttle valve are coupled such that the fluid travels through the pilot valve and the throttling valve to cause the workhead to be extended or retracted. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167084 | STRUCTURAL UNDERLAYMENT SUPPORT SYSTEM AND PANEL FOR USE WITH PAVING AND FLOORING ELEMENTS - A paving system for paving or flooring includes a top layer of a plurality of paving elements, and an underlayment support layer of a polymeric material configured into panels. The panels are suitable to support the paving elements, the panels having a generally planar support surface. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167085 | PATCH AND METHOD FOR REPAIRING ASPHALT PAVEMENT - A patch and a method for repairing an asphalt pavement are provided. The patch includes a first asphalt layer having first and second bonding surfaces opposite to each other, a second asphalt layer having third and fourth bonding surfaces opposite to each other, the third bonding surface of the second asphalt layer facing the second bonding surface of the first asphalt layer, a textile layer disposed between the second bonding surface of the first asphalt layer and the third bonding surface of the second asphalt layer, and a crushed stone layer disposed on the first bonding surface of the first asphalt layer. A pothole of an asphalt pavement may be repaired quickly by using the patch according to the present disclosure. Moreover, the patch according to the present disclosure may not pollute environment around roads. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167086 | PERMEABLE SURFACE COVERING UNITS AND PERMEABLE SURFACE COVERING - A permeable surface covering unit comprises a top surface, a bottom surface and at least two pairs of sides. A cavity is formed in the unit from the top surface to the bottom surface, and has side walls. The cavity may be a side cavity between units and/or a core cavity within the unit. An undercut is provided in the cavity. Pervious material plugs fill the cavity and extend into the undercut. Thereby the plug is locked into the cavity like a rivet and resists being dislodged by mechanical or hydraulic forces. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167087 | COMPACTING DRUM - A compacting drum includes an arcuate outer wall having a thickness and a recess formed in the arcuate outer wall. The recess extends into the thickness of the arcuate outer wall and has a central axis. A padfoot is movable, within the recess, between a fist position and a second position along the central axis. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167088 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF DETERMINING ROAD QUALITY - A system for determining road quality includes a vehicle equipped with sensors to detect a position of the vehicle on the road and a suspension strut parameter indicative of road quality. The suspension strut parameter may be suspension strut pressure or suspension strut cylinder stroke. A threshold range is established outside of which the suspension strut parameter is associated with poor road quality. A computerized system implementing this method is capable of automating requests for inspection and maintenance of the road, as well as generating maps indicating sections of the road according to their relative quality. The system may be implemented for use by heavy equipment type commonly used in mining operations, or in context of other operations utilizing fleets of vehicles that commonly traverse publicly or privately maintained roads. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167089 | SYSTEM FOR COORDINATING MILLING AND PAVING MACHINES - A system for coordinating a cold planer and a paver is disclosed. The system may include a first sensor configured to generate a first signal indicative of a position of the cold planer; a production monitoring system associated with the cold planer and configured to determine a milling rate of the cold planer; a communication device configured to exchange information between the cold planer and the paver; and a controller. The controller may be configured to receive a second signal indicative of a position of the paver and a third signal indicative of a paving rate of the paver, determine a current distance between the cold planer and the paver based on the first and second signals, determine a target distance based on the current distance and a comparison of the milling rate and the paving rate, and determine a difference between the target distance and the current distance. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167090 | SELF ALIGNMENT STRUCTURE FOR APPLICATIONS JOINING EXTRUDED MEMBERS - A self alignment structure for applications joining extruded members is provided. The self-aligning structure may comprise one or more bridge decking members including an upper panel and a lower panel connected by webbing members therebetween. One side of the bridge decking member have a void space between the upper panel and lower panel and an other side the decking member may have a vertical webbing member between the upper panel and the lower panel. The self aligning structure may further include an upper shelf and lower shelf, each extending horizontally away from the vertical webbing member, operable to align a neighboring decking member, forming abutment joints in preparation for the application of a joining application, such as a friction stir welding tool. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167091 | Portable Traffic Incident Screen - A portable free-standing traffic incident screening assembly of flexible fabric (tarp, screen, etc.) stretched between at least two stanchions, each stanchion having at least three adjustable legs, flexible telescoping vertical extension portions, and removable ballast. The portable screens defend incident sites by establishing privacy, reduce the probability of secondary accidents due to an unprotected scene, and provide a secure environment for incident investigators. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167092 | Method for electric power construction warning and device thereof - A device for electric power construction warning includes: a guardrail body, a caution light and a second hook, wherein a mobile firmware is provided under the guardrail body; the caution light is provided on a top of the guardrail body, and is covered by a shell; a solar power unit is provided on a top of the shell, and is connected to the caution light; a pair of handles are symmetrically provided on external faces at a top portion of the guardrail body; a first ring is provided on an external face at a bottom portion of the guardrail body; two roller supports are separately provided on a left side of the guardrail body, and a roller is provided on each of the roller supports; a second ring is provided on a right side of the firmware to cooperate with the second hook on a left side of the firmware. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167093 | Belt Stanchion for a People Guidance System - The present invention relates to a belt stanchion for a people guidance system, comprising a belt that can be extended from the belt stanchion, counter to the force of a retracting device. The belt stanchion further comprises a closure having two mutually complementary coupling members, of which the first coupling member is disposed at the free end of the belt and the second coupling member is disposed on the belt stanchion. At least one of the coupling members is configured with an opener for the closure. The opener comprises a receiver for detecting a remote control signal, an actuator activated by the receiver upon such detection for opening the closure, and at least one energy store supplying the receiver and the actuator. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167094 | MULTIPLE-STAGE SNOW THROWER - A multiple-stage snow thrower having a housing, a power supply operatively connected to a plurality of drive shafts for rotating a plurality of stage assemblies. Each stage assembly of the multiple-stage snow thrower is configured to move snow either axially along the axis of rotation or radially away from the axis of rotation. The first stage assembly is configured to expel snow from the housing, thereby throwing the snow away from the snow thrower. The second, third, and fourth stages assemblies are configured to push the snow toward the longitudinal centerline of the housing and then rearwardly toward the first stage assembly. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167095 | WAVE ATTENUATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A breakwater (wave attenuation system) includes two horizontal tubes as buoyant members connected to one another, their cross-sections representing vertices of a triangle, whose legs are interconnecting struts. A perforated, submerged, ballast tube forms the third vertex. Wave motion is perpendicular to the length of the float tubes tethered to an anchor at the sea floor. A lead float tube rises in response to an approaching wave, often cutting off the wave crest, while a trailing float tube rises less and later as the wave passes. Asynchronous rising and falling of the leading and trailing, floating, top tubes rocks the breakwater, redirecting and dissipating wave momentum, energy, and water volume by rotating the assembly, thrashing the water. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167096 | Inflatable Article with Reduced Stress Concentrations - The present invention relates to collapsible hoses and inflatable structures such as pneumatic actuators for water control gates that are manufactured on and incorporate into their structure a flexible internal mandrel with rounded edges. One face of the mandrel and all of its rounded edges separate from the inflatable membrane during pressurization, while the remaining face of the flexible mandrel remains bonded to the remaining face of the inflatable envelope. Sharp internal edges (in the deflated condition) and their associated stress concentrations (in the inflated condition) are thus eliminated. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167097 | Water Control Gate Anchoring System and Method - The present invention relates to inflatable bladder actuated water control gates for control of open channels such as rivers and canals and for control of dam spillways without the need for intermediate piers. The air bladder and hinge flap wedge clamping system includes hinged engagement of the upstream edge of the clamps to the foundation so as to prevent the application of bending and shear loads to the anchor bolts. The resulting configuration facilitates the use of high strength alloy steel anchor bolts in a corrosion protected environment and also prevents tensile loading of the concrete foundation and associated cracking of the concrete foundation. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167098 | PASSIVE CAPILLARY AND GRAVITY DRAINAGE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system for draining liquid from soil is disclosed. The system includes a passive capillary drain in combination with a core for gravity flow, including a sand top dressing layer, a native soil interface, and a rootzone, a curtain traversing from the sand topdressing layer through the native soil interface to at least one tube element, the at least one tube element pulling the water out of the soil with capillary suction, and a core central to the at least one tube element that moves excess water via gravity flow with capillary suction. The elements may be installed parallel at a 3 feet center and a depth of 10 inches, and/or may be installed vertically. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167099 | DEEP SOIL MIXING EQUIPMENT AND METHOD - This invention relates generally to mixing deep soil with a ground or floating based rig system with a single or multi-axial system. In one example embodiment methods, apparatus, and systems are described for deep soil mixing tools or rigs with a rotary axial design, namely with more than one axial mixing elements and associated structures, such that a purpose may be to provide for ground modification improvement. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167100 | ELASTIC WAVE DAMPING STRUCTURES - An elastic wave damping structure can include a structural arrangement of at least two elements, each with an inner volume and containing a medium resistant to passage of an elastic wave. Example elements can be earth boreholes or water pylons. The structural arrangement can taper from an upper aperture to a lower aperture, the structural arrangement defining a protection zone at the upper aperture. The structural arrangement can be configured to attenuate power from the anticipated elastic wave within the protection zone relative to power from the anticipated elastic wave external to the protection zone. A grouping may include elements that form acute or obtuse angles with a direction of an elastic wave to attenuate wave power. High-value buildings or other structure in a protection zone on land or in water can be substantially shielded from seismic or water waves. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167101 | PILE FOR AN OFFSHORE MONOPILE TYPE FOUNDATION STRUCTURE - The invention refers to a pile for an offshore monopile type foundation structure comprising an elongate cylindrical steel tube comprising a first length with a first wall thickness, a second length with a second wall thickness, wherein the second length comprises several reinforcement ribs extending longitudinally and equally spaced apart from each other over the entire second length. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167102 | Systems and Methods for Installing Pile Structures in Permafrost - A pile system for permafrost comprising a pilot hole, at least one pile, and frozen slurry. The pilot hole is formed to a pilot hole depth. The at least one pile is arranged at least partly within the pilot hole and extends to a pile string depth. The frozen slurry is within the pilot hole and is at least partly around the at least one pile. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167103 | REMOVABLE GROUND ANCHOR BODY USING SPRING - A removable ground anchor body uses a spring and includes: a waterproof cap formed with an upward screw groove at an inner lower end; a housing that is coupled to a lower end of the waterproof cap and is formed with an upward locking protrusion therein; a body that is formed with a rotating main spring coupled to a screw groove of the waterproof cap at the top and is formed with a stopper on an outer peripheral edge to be locked to the locking protrusion of the housing; a stopper presser that is installed between the waterproof cap and the body and brings the lower end into close contact with the stopper upper surface of the body; a strand wire wedge; a wedge hold; and a head coupler. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167104 | Guide Systems and Methods for Diesel Hammers - A guide system for allowing a diesel hammer to be supported by a plurality of support systems comprises a primary channel system and a pair of first and second channel adapter assemblies. The primary channel system rigidly connected to the diesel hammer to define a pair of primary channels and a primary spacing distance. Each first channel adapter assembly defines a first secondary channel. The guide system operates in a first configuration and a second configuration. In the second configuration, each of the first channel adapter assemblies is detachably attached to the primary channel system such that the first channel adapter assemblies define a first secondary spacing distance between the first secondary channels, the first secondary spacing distance is different from the primary spacing distance, and portions of a second support system of the plurality of support systems are received within the first secondary channels. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167105 | SHEETING PANELS FOR TRENCH-SHORING SYSTEMS - A substantially rectangular trench shoring sheeting panel made primarily of polyethylene includes at least one pair of hand holes. In some embodiments, the sheeting panel includes a plurality of buttons protruding outwardly from one of the sheeting panel's surfaces. As compared to three-quarter inch FinnForm, the polyethylene sheeting panel typically has (i) equivalent or superior structural properties and (ii) a significantly lower useful-life cost. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167106 | Method and Apparatus for Sealing and Structurally Renewing a Wall of a Manhole - An apparatus and method is provided for structurally renewing and sealing a wall of a manhole. The apparatus includes a tubular sleeve impregnated with a hydrophilic or hydrophobic material capable of expanding when in contact with water, and a liner impregnated with a resinous material capable of curing and hardening. The apparatus is positioned in a manhole and inflated, which forces the tubular sleeve and the liner into contact with the wall of the manhole. The hydrophilic or hydrophobic material is forced into defects of the wall, thus sealing the wall, while the liner is allowed to cure and harden, thus structurally renewing the wall of the manhole. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167107 | UNDERGROUND SECURITY BARRIER - The present invention relates to a secure barrier for an underground valve box. The device may have a bolt and a nut for adjusting the length of the bolt to position curved plates to press against the inner circumference of a cylindrical valve box. The bolt housing may include a flange that protrudes through a slot in a horizontal metal plate. The plate may have handles for ease of lifting and replacement of the plate. The protruding flange may feature a hole for insertion of a padlock. When the padlock is secured, the plate cannot be removed from the cylindrical valve box as the adjustable bolt housing cannot move sufficiently to retract the curved plates from the inner cylindrical surface of the valve box. Thus, only authorized personnel with the proper padlock key or combination can operate the valve, deterring vandals. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167108 | SIDE WALL FOR A MOVABLE PART OF AN EXCAVATOR BUCKET - A side wall of a movable part of an excavator bucket is disclosed. The side wall may have a sheet metal base. The sheet metal base may have an attachment portion for attaching the side wall to a rear wall of the excavator bucket. The sheet metal base may also have a cranked portion extending from the attachment portion. Further, the sheet metal base may have an extension portion extending from the cranked portion to a distal end of the sheet metal base. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167109 | PAYLOAD MONITORING SYSTEM - A payload monitoring system on a machine includes a payload sensor configured to generate a plurality of payload data corresponding to a payload amount in a bucket of a machine, the plurality including a first payload data and a second payload data and a controller. The controller is configured to receive the first payload data from the payload sensor and off-board payload data from an off-board system, compare the first payload data to the off-board payload data to generate a payload data offset, receive the second payload data from the payload sensor, and generate an adjusted payload data based on the second payload data and the payload data offset. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167110 | EXCAVATOR - An excavator for earthmoving and construction includes a main frame, a rotatable cabin mounted on top of the main frame, a boom, a stick, a digging bucket, and a slidable plate assembly attached to the main frame that is capable of distributing the weight of the rotatable operator's cabin. The excavator optionally includes a removable dump bed mounted to the main frame for receiving material from the digging bucket. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167111 | CAB AND WORK VEHICLE - Provided is a cab in which an engine stop switch can be caused to make an emergency stop and an improper operation of the engine stop switch can be suppressed. The cab includes an operator's seat placed in the cab and the engine stop switch for causing the engine to make an emergency stop. The operator's seat includes a back portion serving as a backrest. The engine stop switch is provided rearward relative to a perpendicular line which is perpendicular to a midline bisecting the operator's seat as seen in a plan view and passes the back portion. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167112 | Work Vehicle - A work vehicle includes a riding-type traveling vehicle body and a hydraulically operable front loader coupled to a front of the traveling vehicle body. The traveling vehicle body includes left and right rear wheels disposed to the left and right of a driver seat, left and right rear fenders covering the left and right rear wheels, a valve unit for the front loader and an operating lever for the front loader. The valve unit is disposed in a space between the rear wheel and the rear fender on one of left and right sides, and the operating lever extends from the space, upward of the rear fender on the one of the left and right sides. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167113 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A WORK IMPLEMENT OF A MACHINE - A control system for a work implement of a machine having a frame is provided. The control system includes a fluid source configured to provide a supply of pressurized fluid and a pair of tilt cylinders in fluid communication with the fluid source. The tilt cylinders are configured to operatively tilt the work implement with respect to the frame of the machine. Each of the tilt cylinders has a rod end and a cap end between which a regenerative valve is disposed to selectively allow fluid communication between the rod end and the cap end of a corresponding tilt cylinder. The control system further includes a controller communicably coupled to each of the regenerative valves. The controller is configured to vary an amount of restriction in each regenerative valve to regulate an amount of fluid flowing between the rod end and the cap end of the corresponding tilt cylinder. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167114 | HYDRAULIC CLAM ACTUATOR VALVE BLOCK - A hydraulic valve block configured to specifically control an operation of a clam actuator of a face shovel bucket of a face shovel machine is disclosed. The hydraulic valve block comprises a first inlet, a second inlet, a first outlet connected to the first inlet via a first line and a second outlet connected to the second inlet via a second line. The hydraulic valve block further comprises a two port two position directional control valve interconnected between the first line and the second line, a first pressure relief valve interconnected between the first line and the second line and arranged in series with the two port two position directional control valve, and a second pressure relief valve interconnected between the first line and the second line and arranged in parallel to the first pressure relief valve and the two port two position directional control valve. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167115 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING A PAYLOAD OF AN INDUSTRIAL MACHINE - A method of determining payload data of a mining machine having a bucket and a handle. Wherein, the bucket and handle are rotatably coupled via a pin and an actuator. The method includes sensing, via a first sensor, a first force associated with the actuator and sensing, via a second sensor, a second force associated with the bucket. The method further includes determining, via a controller, a rotational angle of the bucket and determining, via the controller, payload data based on the first force, the second force, and the rotational angle. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167116 | WORK VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR OBTAINING TILT ANGLE - A hydraulic excavator is provided with a tilt cylinder disposition data creating unit and a bucket information computing unit. The tilt cylinder disposition data creating unit creates tilt cylinder disposition data which indicates that a disposition of a tilt cylinder is either a first disposition in which a bucket is rotated in the clockwise direction due to extension or a second disposition in which the bucket is rotated in the clockwise direction due to contraction, when viewing the bucket from a vehicle body side. The bucket information computing unit obtains a tilt angle of the bucket based on the stroke length on the basis of the tilt cylinder disposition data. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167117 | Wedge-Based Earth-Working Tooth Adapter Retention Assembly - A retention assembly for connecting two pieces of heavy equipment, such as a shovel and a tooth adapter, is described. A slot is formed when the tooth adapter is fit over the end of the shovel. The retention assembly includes an adapter configured to fit into the slot and against the shovel or the tooth adapter. A shim is also in the slot, separated from the adapter by a gap. A wedge nut is also applied to the slot, between the adapter and the shim. The wedge nut is applied to a rod. Movement of the wedge nut along the rod imparts a change in dimension of the gap to bind the retention assembly within the slot and thus secure the tooth adapter on the shovel. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167118 | Universal Hammerless Pin And Retention Assemblies - Several hammerless pin assemblies for coupling pieces of heavy equipment include a pin that uses a detent to engage the pin between the pieces of heavy equipment. In one embodiment, a pin is inserted between a tooth adapter and a tooth, and rotates between a disengaged position in which the tooth can be applied and removed from the tooth adapter, and an engaged position in which the pin locks the tooth on the tooth adapter. In another embodiment, a pin receives two spindles which slide into and out of an internal hollow in the pin to present or hide an abutment for coupling the two pieces of heavy equipment. In yet another embodiment, a pin and a cap cooperate to capture a washer which prevents removal of the pin from between the heavy equipment and thereby couples the pieces of heavy equipment to each other. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167119 | Horizontal Well Liner - A liner for a horizontal well, the liner comprising a substantially hollow elongated body having a plurality of orifices in the liner body that each allow limited ingress of fluid into the liner body. Each orifice has a predetermined shape, size and spacing in the liner body. The shape, size and spacing of the orifices provide that pressure of fluid in an annular space located between the liner body and the horizontal well is substantially uniform along the horizontal well. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167120 | Thermo Water - A water supply system is provided including an air suction device for pulling in air from a surrounding area, an air humidity condensing system for transforming humidity contained in the pulled in air into water, a water collector for collecting the water generated by the air humidity condensing system, a water treatment system for filtering and disinfecting the collected water, and a water storage tank for storing the treated water. The water supply system can further include a power supply system for supplying power needed to operate the water supply system. The power supply system can include a solar power supply system and/or a thermoelectric power supply system. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167121 | COMBINATION SHOWERHEAD WITH PRESS BUTTON SWITCHING - The present invention provides a combination showerhead with press button switching comprising fixing holder, two showerheads and switching mechanism. The first showerhead is mounted to fixing holder; fixing holder comprises an inlet passage and two diversion passages. The switching mechanism comprises diversion plate, transmission mechanism, sliding block and press button. Diversion plate is connected to fixing holder movably and cooperated with inlet and diversion passages to switching waterway by predetermined angle rotating. Sliding block is slidably connected to fixing holder; the transmission mechanism is connected between the diversion plate and the sliding block in transmission way so that back-and-forth sliding of sliding block drives diversion plate to rotate step-by-step in predetermined angle. Press button is movably connected to fixing holder and connected to sliding block in transmission way to drive sliding block to slide. The combination showerhead is novel and convenient for one-handed operation with reasonable layout and compact structure. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167122 | ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT SHOWER APPARATUS - An adjustable height shower apparatus comprises a rigid framework of fluid conduits to which a plurality of sprayers is attached in an arrangement of sprayers, the fluid conduits defining fluid passageways from a fluid inlet port to the arrangement of sprayers, whereby pressurized water is able to flow from the fluid inlet port to the arrangement of sprayers; and a mounting assembly comprising a mounting component configured for attachment at a fixed position on a wall in a shower stall or bathtub installation, the framework and arrangement of sprayers attached thereto being adjustable and lockable at different desired heights on the mounting component. The arrangement of sprayers may comprise a plurality of sprayers arranged in a circumferential manner along an oval portion of the framework. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167123 | System, Method, and Apparatus for Optimizing a Timing of a Flush Valve - A system for adjusting a timing of at least one flush valve based on demand is provided. The system includes a plurality of flush valves arranged in at least one restroom. The system also includes a network device configured to receive wireless signals, and at least one processor in communication with the network device and the plurality of flush valves, the at least one processor programmed or configured to: detect, based on wireless signals received by the network device, a number of mobile devices in the area; determine whether the number of mobile devices in the area meets or exceeds at least one predetermined threshold; and in response to determining that the number of mobile devices in the area meets or exceeds the at least one predetermined threshold, adjusting the flush time of each of the plurality of flush valves to an adjusted flush time. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167125 | DISCHARGE VALVE DEVICE, RESERVOIR TANK DEVICE, AND FLUSH TOILET - In a discharge valve device, a protuberance penetrates a vertical channel with a raised portion engaging a channel. Thus when an attempt is made to rotate a cylindrical body in the circumferential direction with a raised portion engaging a channel, contact between the protuberance right side surface and the vertical channel restricts rotational movement of the cylindrical body in the circumferential direction. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167126 | TOILET REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL TRAY WITH RAISED PLATFORM - A toilet removal and disposal tray ( | 2017-06-15 |
20170167127 | MANHOLE BASE ASSEMBLY WITH INTERNAL LINER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A manhole base assembly and a method for making the same, in which a non-cylindrical, low-volume concrete base is fully lined to protect the concrete against chemical and physical attack while in service. This lined concrete manhole base assembly may be readily produced using a modular manhole form assembly which can be configured for a wide variety of geometrical configurations compatible with, e.g., varying pipe angles, elevations and sizes. The form assembly is configurable to provide any desired angle and elevation for the pipe apertures using existing, standard sets of form assembly materials, and may also be used in conjunction with industry-standard cylindrical casting jackets for compatibility with existing casting operations. The resulting system provides for flexible construction of a wide variety of lined manhole base assemblies at minimal cost, reduced concrete consumption and reduced operational complexity. The modular nature of the production form assembly also facilitates reduced inventory requirements when various manhole base assembly geometries are needed. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167128 | BUILDING WITH MODULES AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING SUCH A BUILDING - The present invention relates to a building and a method for assembling a building. The building comprises an external framework | 2017-06-15 |
20170167129 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RAISING A STRUCTURE - A system and method for raising a structure, or part thereof, the system comprising vertical jack members connected and disposed about a rail system attached about the periphery of the structure. The vertical jack members comprise an outer sleeve and a slidable inner portion that is driven vertically by a jack screw and drive block. Extensible diagonal cross-braces stabilize the jack members and structure being raised. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167130 | KIT FOR ORIENTING ANCHOR BOLT MOUNTED IN CONCRETE AND METHOD OF USING THE KIT - A kit for orienting an anchor bolt mounted in concrete can include a cylindrical body and a plurality of shims. The cylindrical body can be positionable over the anchor bolt when the anchor bolt is mounted in concrete. Each of the plurality of shims can have a thickness defined in a circumferential direction relative to the central longitudinal axis. Each of the thicknesses can be less than one fourth of the circumference of the cylindrical body. Each of the plurality of shims can have a width defined in a radial direction relative to a central longitudinal axis of the cylindrical body. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167131 | System And Method For Installing Building Vapor Barrier - A method and system for coupling a sealing vapor barrier to an internal surface of the building is presented. The method and systems utilize a flange disposed adjacent to a roof/wall interface to facilitate the movement of a first portion of the vapor barrier from adjacent to a wall frame to adjacent to a roof frame. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167132 | FLOOD VENT HAVING A PANEL - According to one embodiment, a flood vent includes a frame configured to form a fluid passageway through an opening in a structure. The flood vent further includes a panel configured to be coupled to the frame in the fluid passageway so as to at least partially block the fluid passageway through the opening in the structure. The flood vent also includes one or more connectors configured to couple the panel to the frame. The one or more connectors are further configured to uncouple the panel from the frame when 0.5-5.0 pounds per square inch (PSI) of pressure is applied to a portion of the panel by one or more of a fluid or an object carried by the fluid, so as to reduce an amount of blockage of the fluid passageway provided by the panel. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167133 | SURFACE COATING INCORPORATING PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL - A stable emulsion having a fluid medium; a phase change material (PCM) comprising a straight, branched and/or cyclic aliphatic moiety having from 3 to 18 carbon atoms, polymers, and copolymers having residues of the straight, branched and/or cyclic aliphatic moiety; and a modified cyclodextrin having at least one functional moiety capable of forming a stable emulsion with the PCM in the fluid medium. The invention further includes a modified paint or surface coating having from 10 to 99 weight % of a base coating and from 1 to 90 weight % of the stable emulsion admixed therein. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167134 | Wall Framing System - A wall framing system for supporting an interior wall in spaced proximity to an exterior wall includes one or more stud members extending between upper and lower frame channel members, which are configured to self-locate in relation to the exterior wall in a manner which establishes a moisture and air barrier between the exterior wall and the interior wall supported by the wall framing system. The interior wall supported by the wall framing system is resistant to moisture degradation, and maintains desired R-value insulation properties throughout the wall. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167135 | Internal Arch Diaphragm - Cantilevers are a common occurrence in the field of mechanics. Typically, the analysis of cantilevers involves the use of a uni-axial system common to the analysis of a cross section undergoing flexural deformation. The internal arch diaphragm utilizes a biaxial system of forces to redirect flexural forces that ordinarily cause a cantilever span to fail, into a tension force that can be controlled via reinforcing or other stress control technique such as quenching depending on the material used. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167136 | Device for Supporting Acoustical Ceilings - Disclosed is a device for supporting acoustical ceilings and other suspended objects. The device includes a clamp that is removably inserted into an outer sleeve. The exterior wall of the clamp includes threaded elements that can mate with threaded elements disposed on the interior wall of the outer sleeve so that the clamp can twist in and out of the outer sleeve in a screw-like manner. The clamp includes a cavity for securing a ceiling wire therein, wherein the ceiling wire can be attached to an overhead ceiling structure. The outer sleeve is removably secured to a ceiling grid. In use, the clamp can be repositioned within the outer sleeve to adjust the height of the ceiling grid. In this way, the present invention can be used in construction and commercial applications in a convenient manner, thereby simplifying the process of providing support for acoustic ceilings. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167137 | PREFABRICATED CONCRETE WALL STRUCTURES - A method for forming insulated concrete wall panels includes the step of positioning a stud wall frame in a casting bed, positioning a support panel formed from a single, monolithic section of foam insulating material on the wall frame with grooves formed in a first face therein on the stud wall frame with the grooves facing away from the wall frame and then pouring concrete in the casting bed over and around the first face of the support panel to form a layer of concrete with portions of the concrete extending into the grooves in the support panel. The concrete is allowed to cure and the wall structure is then removed from the casting bed. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167138 | STRUCTURAL COMPONENT - A structural component for use in building construction including a first support material member, a second support material member, an insulating material, and a first securing member. The first support material member may have a first length and a first edge. The second support material member may have a second length and a second edge and may oppose the first support material member. The insulating material may be disposed between the first support material member and the second support material member. The first securing member may be adapted to contact the first edge and the second edge. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167139 | SHALLOW UNDERCUT CONCRETE ANCHOR - A concrete anchor capable of resisting large loads while requiring minimal embedment depth. The system includes a concrete structure including a cylindrical opening in the concrete surface thereof. The system also uses an anchor which includes a sleeve and a plug. The sleeve includes at least two legs extending toward a first end of the sleeve. The plug includes an increasing diameter portion disposed toward a first end of the plug. The plug includes a locking opening. After installation, legs of the sleeve extend radially outward past the wall and the increasing diameter portion prevents inward movement of the legs to lock the sleeve and the plug in turn in the concrete cylindrical opening. Furthermore, dynamic loading on the plug via the locking opening when the anchor is in use generates a dynamic radially outward force on the legs to secure the anchor in the concrete hole. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167140 | INTEGRAL NAIL/DISK STRUCTURE FOR ELIMINATING EXPOSED ROOF NAILS - An integral nail/disk structure which eliminates the need of having any exposed nails associated with a shingled roof, the nail/disk structure including a body member having a roofing nail attached thereto and having color granules associated with at least a portion of the top surface of the body member. The nail/disk structure may include a sealant covering at least a portion of the bottom surface of the body member. The roofing nail may be integrally formed with the body member. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167141 | TOOL FOR USE WITH SHINGLE PATCH FOR HAIL DAMAGE REPAIR OF ASPHALT SHINGLES - A tool for use with a shingle patch for repairing damaged asphalt shingles, the tool includes an L-shaped member having one edge portion tapered. The tapered edge portion of the tool is used as a wedging member for sliding under and lifting the bottom edge of a shingle so as to insert thereunder at least a portion of the shingle patch. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167142 | TOOL FOR USE WITH SHINGLE PATCH FOR HAIL DAMAGE REPAIR OF ASPHALT SHINGLES - A tool for use with a shingle patch for repairing damaged asphalt shingles, the tool including a trowel shaped member having at least one of its opposed side edge portions serrated. The tool may also include a heated portion and is used to lift the bottom edge of a shingle so as to insert thereunder at least a portion of the shingle patch. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167143 | METHOD FOR HAIL DAMAGE REPAIR OF ASPHALT SHINGLES - A method for repairing damaged asphalt shingles includes inserting a tube under the damaged shingle such the terminal end of the tube lies in the vicinity of the damaged area of the shingle, pushing a liquid emulsion through the tube and under the damaged shingle in and around the damaged area, applying a sealant to the upper face of the damaged shingle to fill and seal the damaged area, applying color granules to the sealant to match the granules associated with the damaged shingle, and allowing the sealant and liquid emulsion to seal the damaged area. The method may also include forming a hole in the center of the damaged area of the shingle and applying a sealant through the tube into the hole in sufficient quantity to allow the sealant to spread underneath the damaged shingle and around the damaged area of the shingle, filling the hole with a liquid emulsion, and applying colored granules to the liquid emulsion. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167144 | SIDING OR ROOFING PANEL SYSTEM - A panel for attachment to a mounting surface includes a plurality of raised faces formed and extending between an upper edge and a lower edge of the panel, and a plurality of recessed keyways defined between each of the raised faces. The panel may have a recessed base at the lower edge of the keyways defining a fold lip adjacent the mounting surface, and a full base formed at the lower edge of the raised faces and extending beyond the recessed base. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167145 | FLOOR PANEL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING FLOOR PANELS - Floor panel, wherein this floor panel comprises at least a substrate and a decor provided thereon, wherein said substrate substantially consists of thermoplastic material and/or filler materials, wherein the substrate encloses one or more glass fiber cloths, wherein the total weight of glass fiber cloths is more than 85 grams per square meter. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing floor panels which enclose a glass fiber cloth. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167146 | Tile template - A reusable tile template for self installation of tile on a horizontal or vertical surface, each template being supplied in the same dimension as the large tile being laid, each tile template having an erasable marking surface and made of a bendable material, preferably a recyclable cardboard stock, the tile template being located over the spot where a complex cut tile is to be placed. A mark of fold is applied to the template of the proper size and shape of the next laid tile after which the template dimensions are transferred to the tile to be cut for installation. The tile template is subsequently restored to its flat origin and reused for the next tile as a template until the entire tile installation is complete. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167147 | Falsework hook and fastener - A falsework hook for use in falsework, scaffolding, and general construction, includes a holder portion, which can be a tube portion, including a tube aperture; and a hook portion; such that the tube aperture is configured to receive a continuous threaded rod or an elongated outer end of an eye bolt. Also disclosed is a falsework fastener, including first and second falsework hooks and a falsework connector, which can include one of a rod connector, which can be a continuous threaded rod, which can be straight, curved, or bent; and a cable connector, including threaded eye bolts, connected with a cable. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167148 | CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM - A construction system is provided. The construction system includes at least one machine having a linkage assembly, a work implement, and a roof. The construction system also includes a gantry system having a beam member. The beam member is supported at a first end by the linkage assembly of the at least one machine, the work implement of the at least one machine, or the roof of the at least one machine. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167149 | MOBILE LARGE MANIPULATOR - A large manipulator includes a chassis, at least two front support arms, and at least two rear support arms. The support arms are coupled to corresponding extendable support legs that are each coupled to the chassis and that are each configured to be extended between a travel position and a support position. The large manipulator further includes a mast arm with a turntable coupled to the chassis. An operating range of the mast arm is dependent upon the support positions of the extendable support arms. The large manipulator further includes a computer with a monitor and a program-controlled positioning aid. The positioning aid is configured to generate a graphical representation of surrounding image data on the monitor. The operating range of the mast arm is visualized in the graphical representation. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167150 | DEVICE FOR COMPENSATING A SLOPE OF A CONSTRUCTION SURFACE - Set comprising a device for slope compensation of a construction surface and a fixing foot having a gripping member, which device comprises a first and second slope compensation element mounted as to rotate with respect to each other, each element presents a range having a predetermined number of positions where each position corresponds to a slope compensation value, the first and second element comprising a first, respectively a second, series of windows applied each time on each of the elements, the windows of said first and second series of windows being arranged such that for each of the positions, where slope compensation value of the first and second slope compensation element corresponds, at least one of the windows of each of the slope compensation elements being positioned such as to be opposite to each other, the windows when positioned opposite to each other serve to engage the gripping member. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167151 | LIFESAVING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SWIMMING POOL - A lifesaving system for a swimming pool includes a plurality of lifesaving modules. Each module includes a platform and is stowable in a standby configuration under a surface of water in the pool. The module is deployable to rise to a surface of water in the pool beneath a swimmer in distress so as to support the swimmer on the platform. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167152 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR WATER CONDITIONING - A water conditioning composition includes water; at least one gluconate compound; at least one carbonate compound; a non-ionic preservative; and a phosphate buffer. For example, the composition can include 87-95 wt. % water; 0.5 to 1.5 wt. % gluconate compound; 3 to 8 wt. % carbonate compound; 0.5 to 1.5 wt. % non-ionic preservative; and 0.5 to 2.5 wt. % phosphate buffer. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167153 | DRAINAGE SYSTEM FOR A FIBERGLASS SWIMMING POOL BODY - A swimming pool assembly plumbed for winterization, including a swimming pool body having a top edge and an oppositely disposed bottom member connected by at least one sidewall, a water outlet operationally connected to the at least one wall and defining a high water level, at least one jet inlet body operationally connected to the at least one wall, first and second conduits connected in fluidic communication with the respective water outlet and at least one jet body, an at least partially buried pipe, a first and second manifolds positioned within the pipe and connected in fluidic communication with the respective first and second conduits; valves operationally connected to the respective manifolds; outlet ports operationally connected to the respective valves, and a drain line positioned in fluidic communication with the respective outlet ports. When the respective valves are open, water may drain from the pool, the respective conduits, through the respective manifolds and through the drain line to allow the pool body to drain to substantially below the high water level to define a winter water level, and when the respective valves are closed, the water level in the pool may be filled to the high water level. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167154 | AUTOMATED VEHICLE PARKING SYSTEM - The present disclosure provides an automated vehicle parking system ( | 2017-06-15 |
20170167155 | SLIDING SEISMIC ISOLATOR - A sliding seismic isolator includes a first plate attached to a building support, and an elongate element extending from the first plate. The seismic isolator also includes a second plate and a low-friction layer positioned between the first and second plates, the low-friction layer allowing the first and second plates to move freely relative to one another along a horizontal plane. The seismic isolator also includes a lower support member attached to the second plate, with a biasing arrangement, such as at least one spring member or at least one engineered elastomeric element, which can include one or more silicon inserts, positioned within the lower support member. The elongate element extends from the first plate at least partially into the lower support member and movement of the elongate element is influenced or controlled by the biasing arrangement. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167156 | FLOOD VENT HAVING A PANEL - According to one embodiment, a flood vent panel includes a first area, a second area, and a first set of one or more perforations positioned on a first side of the flood vent panel in a location in-between the first area and the second area. The perforations are configured to break when at least a predetermined amount of pressure is applied to a portion of the second area. The flood vent panel is configured to be coupled, at least indirectly, to a structure so as to at least partially block a fluid passageway through an opening in the structure. The break is configured to completely separate the second area from the first area so as to reduce an amount of blockage of the fluid passageway. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167157 | MULTI-AXIAL MAST POSITIONING SYSTEM - A multi-axial telescoping support structure positioning system includes a frame having first and second opposed vertical sections. An axle is rotatably coupled to the first vertical section of the frame. A first rotary actuator has a first end mounted to the second vertical section of the frame and a second end rotatable with respect to the first end attached to the axle to rotate the axle. A telescoping support structure has a plurality of telescoping sections extendable from a base section along a longitudinal axis. A second rotary actuator is attached to the base section of the telescoping support structure at an intermediate position along the length of the base section and to the axle at a position between the first and second vertical sections of the frame to tilt the telescoping support structure about a tilt axis aligned perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the telescoping support structure. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167158 | COLLAPSIBLE SHELTER - A collapsible shelter is provided. The shelter includes a floor having a recessed portion and an elevated portion. The elevated portion includes first fastening means thereon. Four side walls include second fastening means configured to operably couple each of the side walls to the floor by the first fastening means. Each of the side walls including a first plurality of flexible poles coupled thereto and configured to expand the side walls outwardly. A roof includes a plurality of roof panels, each of the panels is coupled to one of the side walls. The roof panels each include a second plurality of flexible poles coupled thereto and configured to expand the roof outwardly. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167159 | TENT AND TENT SUPPORT FRAME HAVING SUPPORT POLES COUPLED BY ROTATABLE CONNECTOR - Disclosed are tents and tent support frames. A tent support frame includes a rotatable connector and tent support poles. The rotatable connector includes first and second connectors configured to be coupled in a vertical direction with one above another, and rotatable with respect to each other. The first connector includes a first through-hole in a horizontal direction, and the second connector includes a second through-hole in the horizontal direction. Tent support poles include a first tent support pole configured to pass through the first through-hole of the first connector, and a second tent support pole configured to pass through the second through-hole of the second connector. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167160 | T-Brace System - A system to be used in t-post fence arrangements. The system comprises an adjustable locking brace having two specialized ends which permit the brace to be used in a variety of bracing configurations. The system further includes hinge pins for connecting a gate to a t-post fence. Other devices and apparatus are provided which further assist in the building and maintenance of t-post fences. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167161 | FENCE RAIL WITH CONCEALED FASTENER AND ANTI-RATTLING CAPABILITIES - A clip is described which has a T-Keeper which fits into a slot in a picket, and bent edges that apply even and constant pressure to the inside of a rail. The T-Keeper member is inserted into a picket and rotated, and then then picket with the clip are inserted through an opening in a rail, thereby securing the picket to the rail. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167162 | Free-Standing Modular Fence System - A free-standing fence system includes two or more posts and one or more substantially planar prefabricated panels. Each prefabricated panel is configured to be coupled to two of the posts. Each prefabricated panel comprises a foam core and a first veneer layer. The foam core has a first side and a second side. The first veneer layer is coupled to and substantially covers the entire first side of the foam core. The veneer layer comprises one or more veneer members. Each veneer member includes a decorative layer of a continuous natural stone material and a binding layer coupled to a rear surface of the decorative layer. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167163 | INVISIBLE HANDLE LOCKING SYSTEM - A refrigerator door includes a handle that is secured to the door utilizing connectors at first and second ends of the handle. The connectors do not have exposed screws, thereby improving the appearance of the refrigerator door. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167164 | ELECTRONIC DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY PRELOAD COMPENSATION SYSTEM - Disclosed are various embodiments of lock devices, systems, and methods. A locking system includes a locking mechanism with a controller configured to provide an actuation signal to an electronic actuator to extend or retract a locking mechanism and to adjust an allowable peak current for operating the electronic actuator to throw the deadbolt based on whether the allowable peak current is sufficient for the locking mechanism to achieve its locked or unlocked positions. The allowable peak current can be adjusted over time between a minimum and maximum peak current, thus optimizing the actual current draw from the electronic actuator required to throw the locking mechanism and minimizing power consumption. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167165 | EXIT DEVICE ASSEMBLY - An exit device assembly for use in association with a door having a top, a bottom and a generally vertical surface. The exit door assembly includes an exit device configured to be mounted on the surface of the door, the exit device including a manually movable member, a latch mechanism configured to be mounted adjacent one of the top and the bottom of the door, the latch mechanism including a latch movable between a locking position and a non-locking position, and a non-rigid device for causing movement of the latch in response to movement of the manually movable member. | 2017-06-15 |
20170167166 | SECURITY DEVICE WITH MULTIPLE CONTROL STATES - A security device is provided including a security lock configured to retain an object when locked, a receiver configured to receive a security code transmission, and processing circuitry configured to transition the security lock between a locked state and unlock permissive state based on receipt of a security code. The security lock may initially be set to the unlock permissive state. At the first instance in which a security code is received, the processing circuitry may transition the security lock to a key permissive mode in which the security lock transitions to a locked state and in response to a subsequent receipt of the security code the security lock transitions to the unlock permissive state. | 2017-06-15 |