30th week of 2020 patent applcation highlights part 29 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20200232150 | HYDRAULIC CONTROL DEVICE FOR LIQUID- CONDUCTING HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES AND SYSTEMS - A hydraulic control device for liquid-conducting household appliances or systems comprises:—a hydraulic unit ( | 2020-07-23 |
20200232151 | SAFETY DEVICE AGAINST LEAKS OF LIQUID FOR LIQUID-CONDUCTING HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES - A safety device against leaks of liquid for a liquid-conducting household appliance comprises a valve arrangement that can be electrically switched between a closing position and an opening position, to prevent or enable, respectively, a flow of liquid from a liquid-supply source to the household appliance. The device further comprises:—a first pipe ( | 2020-07-23 |
20200232152 | VALVE MANIFOLD WITH AUXILIARY INLET FOR A WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCE - A washing machine appliance includes a cabinet, a tub, and a basket. The washing machine appliance further includes a valve manifold. The valve manifold includes a first inlet port configured to fluidly connect to a first water source, a second inlet port configured to fluidly connect to a second water source, and an auxiliary inlet port configured to fluidly connect to an auxiliary fluid source. The valve manifold also includes an auxiliary outlet port downstream of the auxiliary inlet port and an auxiliary valve downstream of the first inlet port and the second inlet port and upstream of the auxiliary inlet. The auxiliary valve is configured to selectively provide fluid communication from the auxiliary inlet and at least one of the first inlet port and the second inlet port to the auxiliary outlet port. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232153 | DRYING APPARATUS FOR GARMENTS AND LINEN - A drying apparatus for garments and linen, including a supporting element delimiting a containment internal volume and defines an access opening thereto, at least one drying rack element connected to the supporting element, a ventilation assembly associated with the supporting element. The drying apparatus is movable between an operating configuration and a non-operating configuration. In the operating configuration, the drying apparatus defines a drying volume, towards which the ventilation unit is configured to generate an air flow and in which at least one drying rack element is configured to support garments and linen. In the non-operating configuration, where the drying apparatus has minimum encumbrance, the drying apparatus disengages at least partially the drying volume and the at least one drying rack element lies internally to the internal volume. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232154 | TEST METHOD AND DEVICE FOR EVALUATING TEXTILE FABRIC COVERAGE - A method of and device for testing and a scale for evaluating a textile for use in an article of clothing constructed of the textile. The method comprises positioning a textile sample within a path of a generated beam of light and measuring the amount of photons absorbed when the light is transmitted through the sample. The amount of light transmitted through the sample is compared to a standardized scale for evaluating the amount of coverage provided by the sample for the textiles fitness for use in the article of clothing. The articles of clothing may be articles of swimwear, athletic wear, or athleisure wear. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232155 | COATED STAPLE FIBER SUITABLE FOR OBTAINING HEAT-INSULATED AND FLOATING PADDINGS, AND PROCESS FOR OBTAINING SAID FIBER - A coated staple fiber ( | 2020-07-23 |
20200232156 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL HIGH-STRENGTH COMPOSITE FABRIC COATING AGENT, COATING, METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME, AND APPLICATION THEREOF - A multifunctional high-strength composite fabric coating agent, a coating, a method for preparing the same and an application thereof are provided. The fabric coating agent includes a resin, a reinforcing agent with a reactive group, a bifunctional dispersing agent, a leveling agent, a film forming agent, a softening agent, an antibacterial agent, a solvent, and the like. The reinforcing agent is modified such that it has active functional groups of —OH and NH | 2020-07-23 |
20200232157 | ARTIFICIAL LEATHER HAVING EXCELLENT SURFACE APPEARANCE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The present invention relates to artificial leather, and more particularly, to artificial leather for automobile seat covers having excellent surface appearance and a method of manufacturing the artificial leather. When the artificial leather of the present invention is manufactured, surface treatment is performed before embossing molding that imparts a texture and cushioning similar to natural leather to artificial leather. Accordingly, the artificial leather of the present invention may be provided with a surface treatment layer having a uniform thickness, thereby exhibiting excellent surface appearance. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232158 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FORMATION OF WOVEN STYLE TUFTED CUT/LOOP FABRICS - A system and method for forming patterned tufted fabrics such as carpets, including the formation of patterns having cut pile and loop pile tufts therein. The system includes a pair of needle bars each carrying a series of needles to which a plurality of yarns are fed. Cut pile hooks are arranged along a cut pile side of a tufting zone, in a position to engage the needles of one of the needle bars, while loop pile loopers are arranged along the opposite loop pile side of the tufting zone, in a position to engage the needles of the other one of the needle bars. A backing material is fed through the tufting zone, and as loop pile tufts of yarns are formed in the backing material, the needles mounted along a needle bar extending along the cut pile side of the tufting zone can be shifted to an off-gauge position, with the yarn feed to these needles further being controlled, to substantially prevent engagement and pick-up of the yarns carried by such needles by the cut pile hooks. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232159 | CONFORMABLE COLORED MULTILAYER COMPOSITE FABRICS - An adhesive layer carrying a uniform color or a color-scheme is placed within or under a colored or color-printed conformable fabric that is simultaneously or subsequently molded into a three-dimensional shape or embossed with a three-dimensional pattern. The thermoplastic adhesive layer proceeds towards the fabric surface and matches or masks the color gaps opened on the surface by molding or embossing. The fabric can also be laminated to a backing during the molding or embossing process. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232160 | SHEATHING ELEMENT AND METHOD FOR SPLICING A ROPE - A sheathing element, in particular a splicing tape, has at least one sheathing portion which is configured for an at least section-wise sheathing of at least one insertion end of at least one splice, embodied as a long splice, for a rope, in particular for a wire rope, advantageously for a haul rope and/or a traction rope, having a diameter d and a number of N stranded longitudinal elements, in particular strands, wherein | 2020-07-23 |
20200232161 | Device and Method for Producing a Load Bearing Cable, as well as a Load Bearing Cable | 2020-07-23 |
20200232162 | Treatment process for textile-based materials - The present invention relates to a process for treating textile-based materials, typically textile-based waste-materials, to prepare them for further use. The treatment includes two or more chemical and/or enzymatic treatment steps, including at least one alkaline treatment step, all intended to cause at least a partial dissolution of the textile-based material. Particularly, the process is used for the treatment of cotton-based waste materials. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232163 | Wet Part of Fourdrinier - A forming section, commonly called wet part, of a fourdrinier machine includes a rotatable breast roll, a rotatable couch roll, a forming mesh disposed between said breast roll and said couch roll, wherein said forming mesh is tangent to a lower portion of said couch roll, a fabric mesh which is tangent to said couch roll, wherein the tangent point of said fabric mesh and said couch roll coincides with or is located front of the tangent point of said forming net and said couch roll, wherein said fabric mesh and said forming net are attached to part of the outer surface of said couch roll in an inner and outer manner, a dewatering unit disposed on the rear surface of said forming mesh, a headbox disposed above said breast roll for flowing pulp slurry to said forming mesh and a press roll disposed against on said couch roll to form a pressing zone between said press roll and said couch roll so as to press and dewater said wet fiber web formed on said forming mesh on the surface of said fabric mesh. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232164 | COATED PAPERBOARD CONTAINERS HAVING AN AQUEOUS BARRIER COATING - A coated paperboard container includes a paperboard substrate and an aqueous barrier coating on the paperboard substrate. The coated paperboard container has a repulpability yield of 75% accepts or greater, a sidewall seam bond strength of 30 pounds per inch or greater, and a wet rigidity loss of 50% or less. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232165 | Surface treatment composition, its use and a method for producing paper, board or the like - A surface treatment composition is disclosed including anionic polyacrylamide, which has a weight average molecular weight, MW, in the range of 100 000-2 000 000 g/mol, and free glyoxal. Further disclosed is a use of the surface treatment composition, a method for producing paper, board or the like and a paper product. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232166 | LAYERED TISSUE COMPRISING NON-WOOD FIBERS - The present invention provides multi-layered tissue webs, and tissue products comprising the same, the multi-layered webs comprising wood fibers and non-wood cellulosic fibers where the non-wood cellulosic fibers are selectively deposited in one or more outer layers of the multi-layered web. Surprisingly disposing non-wood cellulosic fibers in the outer layers, even in relatively modest amounts, alters the machine and/or cross-machine direction properties of the resulting web, such that MD:CD tensile ratio may be reduced. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232167 | FROG FOR SWITCHES AND CROSSINGS - Rolling support and guiding element ( | 2020-07-23 |
20200232168 | Roller Tube Concrete Paver with Retractable Vibrator Assembly - A roller tube concrete finishing machine includes retractable vibration gangs that can be selectively immersed within wet concrete and then retracted with parallelogram linkage. Spaced-apart, drive parallel rollers are journaled between frame ends for supporting and propelling the machine upon and between parallel form rails. A front roller provide a strike-off function. The vibration gangs are deployed by a retractable, parallelogram linkage that moves them forwardly and downwardly for operation, or which retracts the vibrators inwardly and upwardly relative to the frame. When the vibrators are retracted, the are withdrawn upwardly from the concrete and retracted rearwardly towards the machine front to reduce machine dimensions. Substantial retraction of the vibrators prevents subsequent interference with the rebar below. Vibrator retraction reduces overall machine dimensions for clearance and shipping purposes, with gang vibration arrays nested upwardly and inwardly proximate the front of the machine. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232169 | Flotation Machine Having Pan Support Structure Configured For Conforming The Shape Of A Float Pan - A support structure for a float pan for floating a concrete surface provides an interface between the float pan and a rotating machine. The support structure is characterized by a hub configured for concentric attachment to a rotor, and by trusses that extend radially from the hub, each providing a float pan contact surface and means for attachment to the float pan. Perimetric bracing links the trusses about the perimeter of the support structure. A machine similar to a walk-behind or ride-on trowel but without rotor blades, may incorporate the support structure and operate as a dedicated power flotation machine. Under weight of the machine, the contact surfaces of the trusses conform the float pan to a desired shape or radius of curvature for optimizing a flotation process. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232170 | Grinder head - A grinder head for high pressure mobile cleaning of roadways. The grinder head combines a rotating spinner member having polycrystalline diamond cutting tips which work in combination with ultra-high pressurized fluid for removing roadway stripes and the like matters from a roadway with damaging the underlying surface. The cutting tips having a polycrystalline diamond cutting material and are positioned along an outer rim of the spinner member in either a single or staggered position. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232171 | A STRUCTURAL CABLE HAVING AN INNER HOUSING - A structural cable of a construction work. The structural cable including a bundle of load-bearing tendons, a sheath within which the bundle of tendons is located, a housing located within the sheath and fixed relative to the sheath, said housing defining a cavity, the bundle of tendons being at a distance from the housing and the cavity, the bundle of tendons being located outside the housing and the cavity, said cavity extending longitudinally relative to the sheath. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232172 | ENERGY ABSORPTION DEVICE - An energy absorption device for safety nets and/or for rope constructions, in particular an impact damping device and/or a shock damping device and/or a traction rope brake device, has a brake unit which comprises at least one deflection element and at least one brake element extending at least section-wise around the deflection element and which is configured for an at least partial absorption and/or conversion of kinetic energy in at least one load case, in particular an impact case, and has a connection unit, which is configured for a fixation of the brake unit in at least one location of use, wherein the brake element is guided around the deflection element in a U-shape, | 2020-07-23 |
20200232173 | LIGHT SIGNALLING SLAB AND SYSTEM CAPABLE OF USING SUCH A SLAB - The invention relates to a one-piece light signalling slab ( | 2020-07-23 |
20200232174 | VEHICLE FOR REMOVING FOREIGN OBJECTS - Disclosed herein is a vehicle for removing foreign objects (e.g. rubbish) from an area proximal to the vehicle (e.g. along a roadside). The vehicle comprises an arm that is moveable into a foreign object collecting position, a foreign object collector located at a distal end of the arm and configured for collecting foreign objects, and a conduit for conveying collected foreign objects to a storage bin. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232175 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING WASTE - The disclosed technology includes a device for collecting animal waste. The device can comprise a collection portion, an inner shaft, and a rotating blade assembly configured to rotate a blade to collect the waste into the collection portion. The inner shaft can be affixed to the collection portion such that the waste collector can remain upright without the assistance of the user. Furthermore, the collection portion can be configured to retain collected waste until the waste is emptied. The blade can be modified to collect different types of waste on various surfaces. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232176 | IMPELLER DESIGN FOR SNOW BLOWER - An example snow blower machine includes a first stage snow mover and a second stage snow mover. Snow is received at an inlet opening of the first stage and expels snow to the discharge opening. In a second stage, an impeller chamber receives snow from the first stage. The impeller chamber extends from a snow receiving end proximate the discharge opening to a distal end rearward of the discharge opening. To receive expelled snow from the first stage and deliver the snow to a second discharge opening, an impeller rotatable around an impeller axis at a hub is disposed in the impeller chamber. The impeller may be rotated by an impeller motor having a motor body that is at least partially disposed within the hub. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232177 | MOTORIZED SNOW SHOVELS - A motorized snow shovel includes a shaft assembly extending along a longitudinal axis between a first end and a second end. The motorized snow shovel further includes a handle assembly connected to the first end, the handle assembly including a first handle. The motorized snow shovel further includes a head assembly connected to the second end. The head assembly includes a shovel, an auger rotatably connected to the shovel, and a motor operational to rotate the auger. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232178 | RETAINING WALL SYSTEM - A retaining wall system includes a face panel having a first end beam and a second end beam extending in parallel to the first end beam. The face panel extends a height defined from the first end beam to the second end beam when the face panel is oriented in an upright position. The face panel further includes a backfill side and is configured to retain a backfill material on the backfill side of the face panel. The retaining wall system further includes a support leg having a bracket for receiving the first end beam therein and an extension platform transversely oriented to the height of the face panel when the first end beam is received within the bracket. The extension platform extends away from the bracket and is configured to anchor the face panel in the upright position. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232179 | CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT DEVICE, DISPLAY DEVICE, AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT METHOD - A bucket position acquisition unit acquires a plane position of a contour point of a bucket in a plan view from the top and a height thereof from a work machine having work equipment including a boom, an arm, and the bucket. A current status landform update unit updates a height in current status landform data related to the plane position of the bucket to an upper value on the basis of the height of the bucket in a case where a work state is a predetermined work state. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232180 | Construction Machine - Provided is a construction machine that can prevent a machine body from being lowered without placing a blade in a floating state when the machine body is jacked up, even if the operator performs an erroneous operation, and that can perform favorable leveling work by placing the blade in the floating state when the machine body is not jacked up. A hydraulic excavator includes a pressure sensor that detects the pressure in a bottom-side oil chamber of a blade cylinder, and a controller that switches between validation and invalidation of a floating command and a lowering command for a blade operation device. In the case where the pressure detected by the pressure sensor is less than a predetermined value, the controller switches a solenoid selector valve to an interruption position to invalidate the floating command when a forward stroke of the operation lever is equal to or more than a reference value. In the case where the pressure detected by the pressure sensor is equal to or more than the predetermined value, the controller holds the solenoid selector valve in a communication position to validate the floating command when the forward stroke of the operation lever is equal to or more than the reference value. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232181 | WORK MACHINE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - A work implement includes a breaker. Sensors detect an attitude of the work implement. A pilot valve controls the operation of the breaker. A controller controls the pilot valve. The controller detects, from the attitude of the work implement obtained by the sensors, a distance between a tip of the breaker and a striking limit. When it is determined that the tip of the breaker has reached the striking limit, the controller controls the pilot valve to stop the operation of the breaker. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232182 | Slurry Wall Cutter - The invention relates to a slurry wall cutter for producing vertical ground trenches, which can be connected to a carrier apparatus, comprising a frame, a motor unit and a drive unit which is releasably connectable with the frame, wherein the drive unit comprises a carrier structure, at least one gear mechanism arranged on the carrier structure as well as a cutting tool for crushing ground material, which connected to the gear mechanism and drivable by the motor unit, wherein the motor unit is releasably connectable to the drive unit and wherein the frame and the drive unit respectively comprise guide means which are configured in such a way that the drive unit can be pushed laterally into and out of the frame. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232183 | MODULAR SLURRY WALL CUTTER - The application relates to a modular slurry wall cutter for preparing a slurry trench that is connectable to a carrier machine, said slurry wall cutter having a frame and at least one cutting tool arranged at the frame to break up soil material. The frame here comprises an upper frame part, a middle frame part, and a lower frame part that are releasably connectable to one another, with the upper and lower frame parts being releasably connectable to one another both directly and via the middle frame part that can be arranged therebetween. The application further relates to a carrier machine, such as to a cable excavator, having a slurry wall cutter in accordance with the application. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232184 | Small-Sized Construction Machine - An engine cover ( | 2020-07-23 |
20200232185 | LOADING MACHINE CONTROL DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD - A control device generates an operation signal for controlling a pressure of hydraulic oil on a downstream side of the swing motor in a hydraulic device based on an azimuth direction, a swing speed, and a target stopping azimuth direction of a swing body during braking of a swing motor. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232186 | WORK MACHINE - A controller ( | 2020-07-23 |
20200232187 | TUBING ASSEMBLY FOR A WORK VEHICLE - A tubing assembly for a work vehicle includes a tube having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is configured to fluidly couple to a fluid source. The tubing assembly also includes a fitting positioned at the second end of the tube. The fitting includes a first radially-expanded portion configured to engage a first side of a plate that is configured to form part of a chassis of the work vehicle, a threaded portion configured to extend through an opening in the plate, and a second radially-expanded portion configured to engage a second side of the plate to trap the plate between the first radially-expanded portion and the second radially-expanded portion, thereby coupling the tube to the plate. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232188 | WORK MACHINE - A work machine is provided. The work machine includes a changeover valve capable of disabling area limiting control by bypassing an area limiting control solenoid proportional valve disposed in a pilot line through which pilot pressure generated by a hydraulic pilot type operation device is guided to a directional control valve and the work machine can perform the area limiting control while ensuring response of a work implement. When a first fluid temperature T | 2020-07-23 |
20200232189 | WORK MACHINE - A load value W, which is a weight of a transportation target carried by a front work implement | 2020-07-23 |
20200232190 | WORK VEHICLE, SYSTEM INCLUDING WORK VEHICLE, AND LOAD WEIGHT CALCULATION METHOD FOR WORK VEHICLE - A first processor determines a loaded state of a bucket, makes a determination that a traveling apparatus has performed an operation for shifting from a rearward movement state to a state (forward movement or stop) other than the rearward movement state in the loaded state, and calculates a load weight of the bucket from a detection value of a work implement sensor (first hydraulic pressure detectors and a first angle detector) based on the determination. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232191 | WORK-TOOL GUIDANCE SYSTEM FOR A WORK VEHICLE - A guidance system for a work vehicle is provided. In one example, the guidance system includes indicator lights positioned on control levers of the work vehicle and a position sensor for detecting various positions of a work tool coupled to the work vehicle. The guidance system can receive sensor signals from the position sensor and responsively activate (i) one indicator light when the work tool is positioned adjacent to a target horizontal position and (ii) another indicator light when the work tool is positioned at the target horizontal position. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232192 | BIRDS-EYE-VIEW AS CALIBRATION FOR GRADE CONTROL - A system includes calibrating a grade control system of a work vehicle having a controller operatively connected to a camera. A plurality of cylinders operative to move a blade on the vehicle. The blade includes one or more blade markers. One of the cylinders moves to a predetermined configuration that is between 0% and 100% of maximum stroke length, and the camera takes a corresponding image of the one or more blade markers. The controller measures a corresponding location of the one or more blade markers using the corresponding image and calibrates the grade control system based on the corresponding location of the one or more blade markers. The stored corresponding location can be an initial calibration location or a corresponding calibration location that was previously determined during operating conditions of the work vehicle. The grade control system is calibrated in real-time while the work vehicle is operating or stationary. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232193 | BUCKET LIP FOR EARTH MOVING MACHINES - The invention relates to a bucket lip for earth moving machines, said bucket lip comprising a front blade ( | 2020-07-23 |
20200232194 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SECURING FLUID DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS - The invention provides secure systems, methods and computer program products for monitoring fluid distribution within a fluid distribution network, and for validating received fluid distribution data, identifying unauthorized losses, and raising alerts in response to detection of unauthorized losses. The invention relies on a plurality of sensors disposed within the fluid distribution network, data received from said sensors, and validation and reconciliation of data based on a distributed ledger system, for detecting instances of unauthorized fluid loss. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232195 | WATER STORAGE SYSTEMS - Water storage systems are provided to facilitate storing water for use when a primary source of water becomes unavailable. These water storage systems can be configured to connect into a home's or a building's plumbing to enable the water tanks of the system to be easily filled and regenerated. The water storage systems may include a support system to maximize space utilization and to possibly provide seismic protection. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232196 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PIPE STABILIZATION - The present invention is a flange device, system, and method configured to securing and stabilizing a water supply pipe. The system includes a security wall having an inner surface, an outer surface and a water supply pipe opening; a water supply pipe traversing through the security wall water supply pipe opening, the water supply pipe having a proximal portion projecting away from the security wall inner surface and a distal portion projecting away from the security wall outer surface; a security flange concentrically disposed around the distal portion of the water supply pipe and abutting against the security wall outer surface; and a system coupling mechanism configured to couple the security flange through the water supply pipe opening to the water supply pipe, the coupling mechanism further configured to hold the security flange in compression against the security wall outer surface and hold the water supply pipe in tension. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232197 | INDEPENDENT CONTROL FREE STANDING BATH FILLER - A free standing bath filler that includes a body having an inlet configured to receive hot and cold water, a first outlet, and a second outlet; a first valve located within the body and configured to control at least one of a flow rate or a temperature of water from the inlet to the first outlet; a second valve located within the body and configured to control at least one of a flow rate or a temperature of water from the inlet to the second outlet; a first controller configured to control an operation of the first valve; and a second controller configured to control an operation of the second valve, wherein the each controller is operable independently of the other controller. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232198 | OVERFLOW COVER INTERCONNECTION SYSTEM - An overflow cover interconnection system utilizes an overflow elbow with an upper portion for insertion through an overflow drain hole in a bathtub wall; a nut, ring, or other component that fits on or around the upper portion to secure the overflow elbow in position; and an overflow cap that shields the upper portion and nut, ring, or other component from view of a user of the bathtub. The system is configured for use with bathtubs having varying wall thicknesses, without necessitating any modifications. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232199 | Floating sink - Methods and systems for installing a floating sink. The systems may comprise a sink, the sink having an integrated bracket configured to attach to a wall and two spring assisted fasteners configured to attach the sink to the wall through the integrated bracket. Systems may include a drain plate integrated into a base of the sink, a drain pan configured to be attached to a drain pipe, and an attachment mechanism configured to temporarily attach the drain pan to the drain plate, wherein the drain pan can be connected and disconnected from the drain pan at the attachment mechanism. Systems may include an overflow assembly for the sink, including an overflow backplate attached to a backside of the ramp sink, an overflow collar attached to a drain pipe, and tubing connecting the overflow backplate to the overflow collar. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232200 | PLUMBING FIXTURE WITH ELECTRO-CHLORINATING DEVICE - An electro-chlorinating device includes a housing and a pair of electrodes. The housing comprises a reservoir; an inlet port fluidly coupled to the reservoir; and a discharge device fluidly coupled to the reservoir. The discharge device is configured to be fluidly coupled to a plumbing product. The discharge device is configured to release a fluid from the reservoir into the plumbing product in response to a movement of water through the plumbing product. The pair of electrodes is coupled to the housing such that at least a portion of each electrode of the pair of electrodes is disposed within the reservoir. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232201 | MANHOLE AND SEWER NETWORK - A manhole ( | 2020-07-23 |
20200232202 | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION METHOD - A building construction method uses wall frames having a moveable top track. The track is fixed in a raised position so as to be load-bearing during construction, allowing construction work to progress quickly. When supporting concrete columns have cured, the fixing can be released allowing the track to move into a lowered position and for the building load to transfer to the columns. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232203 | STRUCTURAL ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME - A structural assembly comprises a first extruded component having a length and a constant cross section. The cross section defines a first cavity and a second cavity separated by a wall of the first extruded component. An aperture extends through the wall between the first and second cavities. Second and third extruded components have respective lengths and constant cross sections. A first connector is positioned within the first cavity of the first extruded component and extends into the second extruded component. A second connector is positioned within the second cavity of the first extruded component and extends into the third extruded component. A fastener extends through the first connector, the aperture, and the second connector and is configured to secure the first and second connectors to the first extruded component. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232204 | Storm Avoiding Buildings and Structures - A building sheltering structure is configured to facilitate the shielding of at least one domicile or building into an underground foundation before an emergency environmental condition arises. The foundation includes a cover plate that translates horizontally to occlude the at least one domicile upon retraction into a secure cavity of the foundation by a lift assembly positioned at the bottom of the foundation cavity. Mounted atop the lift assembly, the at least one domicile can be fully retracted into the foundation cavity and completely shielded by the cover plate. The operation of the lift assembly is commanded and powered by a supply system. A processor of the supply system facilitates emergency warnings and panic transmissions to signal for help. Further, the supply system accommodates a plurality of solar panels mounted atop the at least one domicile to keep the system charged for the use in emergency. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232205 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INTEGRATED PORTABLE BUILDING FOUNDATION PLATFORM WITH MODULAR COMPONENTS - A shelter, comprising: a foundation system configured to be filled in-place at a construction site with concrete; and a structure mounted to the foundation system, the structure walls and a roof comprising rigid foam insulation plastered with continuous filament winding (CFW), wherein the foundation, walls and roof comprise seamless transitions there between. A method of fabricating a shelter, comprising of a ‘rail system’ for pressing and gluing together foam walls, floor, ceiling, roof and foundation into a full structure. A foundation for a shelter, comprising: a portable tray configured to support the shelter, the portable tray comprising an interior configured to be filled or injected with a mass, and anchor elements configured to be anchored to an underlying formation. A modular tiling system that can be integrated into the foundation, comprising of movable functional components comprising a toilet, sink, speaker, lights, furniture, electronic equipment, cooking surface, lock box, trash bin and HVAC. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232206 | STRUCTURE HAVING EDGE REINFORCEMENT ON PROFILED RAIL - A structure is provided, including a concrete body having a first surface and having a second surface arranged at an angle to the first surface; a profiled rail embedded in the concrete body, the profiled rail having a rail body having a rail slot extending in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the profiled rail, and the profiled rail emerging on the first surface of the concrete body; and a reinforcing body, which emerges on the second surface of the concrete body and which overlaps with the rail body, with regard to the direction of the longitudinal axis of the profiled rail, at least in some regions. A profiled rail assembly for such a structure is also provided. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232207 | ASSEMBLING STRUCTURE OF PREFABRICATED CONCRETE COMPONENT - The present invention provides an assembling structure of prefabricated concrete components. The sleeve includes a non-grout connection section and a grout connection section. The steel frame includes an inner barbed structure and an outer barbed structure. The diameter of the channel surrounded by a plurality of inner barbed structures is smaller than the diameter of the second to-be-connected steel bar. The diameter of the contour surrounded by a plurality of outer barbed structures is larger than the diameter of the inner chamber of the grout connection section. The alignment device includes a lower bearer and an upper bearer. The upper bearer and lower bearer are both electromagnets. The same magnetic poles of the upper bearer and the lower bearer are oppositely arranged, and the upper bearer and the lower bearer are connected in series in the same circuit. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232208 | Insulation Panels with Perforated Facers - An exterior insulation panel for installation in an exterior building envelope of a building. The insulation panel has an interior face for facing toward an interior space of the building, an exterior face lying opposite the interior face for facing away from the interior space of the building, and a foam core laminated with a perforated exterior facer on one or both faces of the panel, at which the exterior facer defines an uncovered outermost layer of the panel. Each perforated facer comprises openings therein through which moisture is migratable into the foam core during moisture-rich environmental conditions, for temporary holding of the excess moisture until such conditions subside. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232209 | Insulated Panel Unit for Building Enveloppe - An insulated panel unit for connecting with structural elements of a building to at least partially form an envelope of said building is provided. The insulated panel unit includes a front panel adapted to cooperate with the structural elements of the building for positioning and connecting the panel unit in relation therewith, and at least one member having insulating properties secured to the front panel. A building envelope comprising panel units mounted on structural elements of a corresponding building is also provided. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232210 | WALL STRUCTURE USING BLOCKS AND FRAMES WITH WEDGE-TYPE COUPLING PART FORMED THEREIN AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING WALL USING SAME - A block for decorating an outer wall or an inner wall in construction work and a construction method for bricklaying work, and more particularly, to a wall structure using blocks and frames each having a wedge-shaped coupling part formed therein and a method of constructing a wall using the same, wherein frames, which are integrally formed with beams, slabs, and pillars of a building to serve as a frame structure, are fixed and mounted, an isosceles triangular wedge-shaped concave groove or protrusion is formed on inner surfaces of the mounted frames, and blocks and intermediate blocks, in which an isosceles triangular wedge-shaped concave groove or protrusion is formed, are laid on the frames, thereby solving a disadvantage of bricklaying work in that it is vulnerable to horizontal vibration and improving seismic performance. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232211 | BACKGROUND WALL STRUCTURE - A background wall structure. The background wall structure includes an object placing plate and a fifth straight rod, where a four-way member is movably mounted at each of the two sides of the fifth straight rod; a first straight rod is movably mounted at the top of each four-way member; the object placing plate is fixedly mounted between the first straight rods; an object placing plate fixing block is fixedly mounted at one side of each first straight rod; a second straight rod is movably mounted at the top of each first straight rod. The bottom of the background wall structure adopts the four-way members, the first elbow pipe and the fifth straight rod which are connected to form a triangular base, so that the background wall structure is stable after assembling, and is convenient to disassemble. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232212 | WALL CONNECTION SYSTEM - A wall connection system is disclosed, which includes a horizontal building frame component with a first vertical face that has a first slot. The system further includes a prefabricated wall structure with a plurality of parallel studs and an elongate member connect to each stud. The elongate member has a second vertical face with a second slot and is parallel to the first vertical face. The long axis of the first slot is perpendicular to the long axis of the second slot. A fastener assembly connects the horizontal building frame component to the wall structure, through the slots. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232213 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CEILING ELEMENT AND CEILING FORMWORK - The invention relates to a ceiling formwork and a method for producing a ceiling element, comprising the following steps:
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20200232214 | ROOF PANEL SYSTEM - The present disclosure provides systems, apparatuses, and methods relating to roof construction. In some embodiments, a roof panel system may include a prefabricated horizontal building frame and a prefabricated roof panel structure. The horizontal building frame component may include a plate having a first aperture. The prefabricated roof panel structure may include two parallel lateral structural members and two parallel transverse structural members, one of the transverse structural members having a second aperture. The system may further include a fastener assembly connecting the horizontal building frame component to the roof panel structure through the first and second apertures. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232215 | SUPPORT MEMBER FOR CEILING SYSTEM - The disclosure relates to support members for ceiling systems, such as those that can be formed into an interconnected grid to be suspended from a ceiling and support ceiling tiles. One aspect of the disclosure is a linearly-extending support member for a ceiling tile. The support member has a cross-sectional shape that includes a substantially vertical central web with a top end and a bottom end; at least one flange extending substantially horizontally from the bottom end of the web, the flange having an upper surface and a lower surface; and a bulb extending from the top end of the web, the bulb having a first side and a second side with a cavity therebetween, the bulb having an upper portion and a lower portion adjacent the top end of the web, wherein the entire lower portion of the bulb is narrower than the upper portion of the bulb and wider than the central web, the bulb comprising a series of spaced apertures formed therein through both the first side and the second side of the bulb, each aperture being disposed at least partially in the lower portion of the bulb, each aperture having an upper portion and a lower portion, wherein the upper portion of the aperture is rounded. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232216 | SLAB FRAME DIFFUSING OUTER PERIPHERAL LIGHT AND SLAB COMPRISING SUCH A FRAME - A slab frame formed from abutting profile sections each comprising means for attaching at least one tensioned fabric, each profile section comprising two walls connected together by a web, wherein the web comprises two grooves each delimited by the two walls and the web, one of the grooves having an opening at an external periphery of a frame and the other groove emerging at an internal periphery of the frame, each wall being provided, at their respective end delimiting the opening of the groove, with a means for attaching a tensioned fabric, and in that at least one of the profile sections comprises light-emitting means fixed to the inside of the associated groove having an opening at the external periphery of the frame. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232217 | MINERAL FIBRE BOARD - A high density mineral fibre board having a formaldehyde free binder has acceptable strength and good dimensional stability. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232218 | Composite Panel - A composite panel for use in applications such as mobile homes, boats, buses, RVs, or other panels used typically in transportation applications, where a single piece, water resistant, lightweight panel with patterned high-strength areas is needed. The composite panel generally includes internal preforms made of low-density material such as urethane foam, which create patterned structural portions of the panel during the molding process. The patterned structural portions are formed by a maze-like region within a mold, into which composite matrix material is infused. The patterned structural portions have high strength compared to the other regions of the panel, and can be used for structural support or for retaining fasteners for appliances, walls, etc. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232219 | CONCRETE FORM BRACE WITH MULTI-DEPTH REBAR POSITIONING - The described Concrete Form Brace With Multi-Depth Rebar Positioning is comprised of opposing attachment members, which secure the brace to the concrete form elements. The attachment members have a first top end, and a second bottom end. The corresponding bottom ends of the attachment members are connected by a spanning element, which spans the width of the concrete form. The attachment members and spanning element are further connected by a plurality of reinforcing struts. Rebar attachment means at multiple vertical depths within the concrete form are integrated or connected to the reinforcing struts to provide rebar securement means at multiple depths within the poured concrete. The preferred embodiment also features vertical spacing between horizontally placed rebar to accommodate “L” shaped vertical rebar placement for applications where vertical rebar is specified. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232220 | A ROOF TILE CLIP - A roof tile clip ( | 2020-07-23 |
20200232221 | ROOF SEAMING APPARATUS WITH MULTIPLE TOOLING STATIONS IN A MODULAR FORMAT - An apparatus for seaming roof assemblies having a modular provision of tooling stations is disclosed herein. Such an apparatus includes multiple tooling stations that may be added or removed on demand in order to facilitate different degrees of seaming engagements as needed. Such a device utilizes horizontal rollers to provide seaming of overlapping roof panel ends to reduce the potential for separation thereof after building erection has been undertaken, further impeding water egress therethrough and wind updraft damage, at least, as well. The modular device thus provides a manner of selecting specific numbers of horizontal rollers for seaming contact with metal roof panels, thereby allowing for different types of panels and end structures thereof, as well as reduce the propensity for jamming of such multiple rollers during utilization. The method of utilization of such a modular device is encompassed herein as well. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232222 | SPRAYING AND SEAMING ASSEMBLY - A combined roof spraying and seaming assembly that is easy, safe, and efficient to operate. The assembly is able to provide consistent coating thickness to the surface of a roof, while being able to fully coat all surfaces on the roof. The assembly can readily seam various types of roof surface conditions, such as those having channeled, corrugated, and/or ribbed surfaces. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232223 | HIDDEN FASTENER TO SECURE LOOSE VINYL SIDING - A hidden siding fastener is provided. The hidden siding fastener includes an upper nail hem hook and an opposing lower pressure point, fold point and lock engagement hook extending therefrom. The nail hem hook is threaded through the back side of a lower piece of siding panel so that the lock engagement hook can nest into a siding lock slot of the same siding panel. Thereby, a separate upper piece of siding panel and specifically its siding lock hook can operatively associate with the lock engagement hook and fold point in a locked engagement, while the pressure point urges a more secure locked engagement between the two pieces of siding panel. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232224 | SELF-SPACING LAP SIDING PRODUCT - A lap siding product with a unique shiplap joint that spaces abutting pieces of siding correctly from each other without installer measurements. The shiplap joint comprises a bottom element and a top element. A lap siding panel or board has a bottom element shiplap joint at one end, and a top elements shiplap joint at the other end. The corresponding ends of two lap siding panels or boards (i.e., one bottom element and one top element) together form the unique shiplap joint of the present invention. An engineered “stop” on the underside of the top element spaces the pieces of siding correctly, without requiring measurement during installation. This also eliminates the need for caulk, pan flashing or joint covers in the joint between the pieces of siding or cladding. The shape of the joint also reduces the intrusion of water, and re-directs water down and out from behind the siding. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232225 | PANELS WITH A DETACHABLE PROTRUDING LIP FOR WALL- CEILING- OR FLOOR COVERINGS - A panel for wall-, ceiling- or floor coverings is provided, the panel comprising an upper side, a lower side, and front ends, defining a circumference of the panel in the installed state, and at least one front end is protruded with respect to the circumference by a detachable protruding lip formed at the lower side, one horizontal locking groove at the lower side, characterized in that the protruding lip has a predetermined break-off surface. Furthermore, methods are provided for manufacturing wall-, ceiling- and/or floor coverings comprising or consisting of a plurality of the panels. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232226 | FLOOR PANEL FOR FORMING A FLOOR COVERING - A floor panel arranged to be installed according to the fold-down principle, with a first pair and a second pair of edges. The second pair of edges coupling parts are arranged to be coupled to each other by a downward movement with two contact zones at opposite sides of a male part which fits into a female part. The ratio between the horizontal distance between the middle of the first contact zone and the middle of the second contact zone, and the vertical distance between the middle of the first contact zone and the middle of the second contact zone is more than 5, and/or wherein well-defined support points are applied. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232227 | MODULAR FLOORING ASSEMBLIES - Disclosed herein is a modular flooring assembly including a flooring component adhered to a first tray substrate and a second tray substrate which are interconnected to form an assembled tray substrate. The assembled tray substrate may be interconnected with additional assembled tray substrates to form a modular floor suitable for most flooring applications. The flooring component may be tile or wood or other materials commonly used in flooring applications. Convention fill-in grout or a snap-in grout may be used with the modular flooring assemblies. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232228 | HAZARD WARNING SYSTEM - A flooring element is provided for a raised floor including removable flooring panels and a supporting structure with a load bearing surface. The flooring element includes a warning element operable for moving between an inactive position in which the warning element is substantially concealed by the surface and an active position in which the warning element projects beyond the surface to form a visual hazard warning indicator. The flooring element may be for example a flooring panel, a stringer, a pedestal, an insert for a pedestal or an insert for inserting between a sub-floor void and a flooring panel. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232229 | FLOOR PANEL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A FLOOR PANEL - Floor panel, which includes a substrate and a top layer provided above, and preferably directly above, the substrate, where the top layer includes a décor layer, a thermoplastic wear layer, and a lacquer layer provided above, and preferably directly above, the wear layer, and where the floor panel has an upper surface showing a relief, where the relief has a maximum relief depth which is larger than 100 microns, and where the wear layer and the lacquer layer are embossed in order to form the relief. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232230 | INTERLOCKING MODULAR MAT WITH SPONGE INSERT - An interlocking modular mat having four sides has female connectors on two sides and male connectors on the other two sides so that the modular mat can interlock with an adjacent mat and its connectors. The modular mat is configured with a plurality of structures surrounding a periphery of a top portion of the mat. The plurality of structures in combination with an underside of the top portion of the mat form a cavity. A sponge insert is configured to fit in the cavity and have a height such that a portion of the sponge insert extends from a bottom side the mat body. With the sponge insert extending beyond the bottom side of the mat body, the sponge insert bottom face generally become the supporting bottom of the modular mat to provide a more cushioned feel for a mat user. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232231 | FLEXIBLE CORNER TRIM PRODUCT - A trim piece for sealing a work surface including a body having a first side, a second side, and a span disposed between the first side and the second side, wherein the first side and the second side are joined at a junction defining an angle between the first side and the second side of between 80 degrees and 100 degrees, a topcap is affixed to the span of the body, wherein the topcap includes a left side having a first wing and a right side having a second wing, an adhesive is bonded to the first side of the body and an aperture is disposed within the body. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232232 | Insulation-Retaining Sheet Having Integral Vapor-Retarding Membrane - The present disclosure relates generally to an insulation-retaining sheet, e.g., for blown-in insulation, that includes an integral vapor-retarding membrane. In one aspect, the disclosure provides an insulation-retaining sheet including a sheet of mesh having an air permeability of at least 200 cfm per square foot; and one or more strips of vapor-retarding membrane, the one or more strips of vapor-retarding membrane being laminated to the sheet of mesh, the first side edge each of the strips of vapor-retarding membrane extending to the first side edge of the sheet of mesh, the second side edge each of the strips of vapor-retarding membrane extending to the second side edge of the sheet of mesh, wherein the insulation-retaining sheet has a plurality of open zones extending laterally from the first side edge of the sheet of mesh to the second side edge of the sheet of mesh in which no vapor-retarding membrane is laminated to the mesh. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232233 | TROWEL - The present invention is a trowel having a blade with a rounded side edge, a straight side edge, and a notched edge between the rounded side edge and the straight side edge. The trowel may include a handle disposed opposite the notched edge and substantially parallel to the straight side edge, aligned with the plane of the blade. The blade may be made of a thin or flexible material, allowing the blade to be slightly deformed during use to create a consistent layer of adhesive. The rounded edge may be of a relatively smaller radius, allowing for a wider, shorter blade. In other embodiments, the rounded edge may be of a relatively bigger radius, allowing for a narrower, taller blade. The notched edge may be square notches, v-notches, u-notches, or other notch shapes according to user preference. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232234 | SMOOTHENING PAD FOR AN APPLICATOR FOR SEALANTS - This invention relates to the construction of a smoothening pad for an applicator where, in order to make the smoothening pad more resistant to wear, a more rigid silicone is used for forming it and a bolster made of a softer polymer is provided in the front portion of the smoothening pad so as to make the front portion and the face of the smoothening pad more elastic, wherein the bolster is covered with a layer of a polymer that is more rigid than the material used for forming the body, or alternatively, a gap or chambers are formed in the front portion that in turn may be divided into sub-chambers by means of partitions. This way, the smoothening pad is provided with a face that has the required degree of elasticity but is more resistant to wear. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232235 | PLATFORM FOR ASSEMBLING ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT - A temporary platform for assembling elevator equipment in an elevator shaft is arranged substantially in the region of a shaft opening, such that the platform partially sits on a floor surface of the building and partially protrudes into the elevator shaft. The platform includes a bottom frame and bottom plates that lie on or are inserted into the bottom frame. The bottom frame also includes two lateral bottom bars, at least one front and one rear transverse bar that interconnect the two lateral bottom bars, and at least two intermediate bars that are arranged parallel to the two lateral bottom bars. The two intermediate bars are supported substantially by the front and the rear transverse bars. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232236 | BUILDING DEBRIS CONTAINMENT SYSTEM - A debris containment system includes channel units that are configured to attach to perimeter structural members of the building (e.g., vertical columns and/or horizontal beams) and extend outward from the perimeter of the building. Channel units can be produced in any length or lengths needed for a given application. These channel units are used to lift and support barrier members (e.g., nets, tarps, canvas/fabric, or other barrier members) to create barriers along the perimeter of the building. Importantly, these channel units are generally attached directly or indirectly (e.g., via temporary vertical members) to structures that will remain on the building (e.g., structural columns and beams of the building) as opposed to being used with separate framing structures erected outside of the building perimeter, although in some exemplary embodiments, channel units can be used on structures erected outside of the perimeter of the building. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232237 | PIPELINE SYSTEM OF INFLATABLE SPA - A pipeline system of an inflatable SPA is provided. The pipeline system includes an air inlet pipeline; a water inlet pipeline, distributed along a circumferential direction of the inflatable SPA; and a plurality of jets for massage, where each of the plurality of jets includes a first water inlet, a first air inlet and an air-liquid mixing outlet, the first air inlet is connected with the air inlet pipeline, the first water inlet is connected with the water inlet pipeline, and air and water can be mixed in each of the plurality of jets and sprayed from the air-liquid mixing outlet. The water with bubbles can be sprayed into pool cavity surrounded by an inner pool wall of the inflatable SPA, which can play a massage effect on users. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232238 | THREE-LEVEL VEHICLE LIFT - A three-level vehicle lift. The lift includes a four-post configuration in which each post includes a pair of vertically extending, side-by-side channels. Two platforms are provided. Each includes a carriage configured to engage a respective one of the channels in each post and a hydraulic actuator and lifting cable system disposed within the platform for lifting the platform. An actuation system having a single hydraulic pump is provided with a valve for selectively supplying hydraulic power to either an upper- or a lower-platform hydraulic circuit. The simplified lift and actuation system configuration reduces manufacturing, shipping, installation, and materials costs and complexities. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232239 | Modular concrete storage structure - A series of pre-fabricated building components assembled into modular units and further assembled into circular storage structures of various heights. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232240 | Control Structure - A control structure device for racks or buildings. The device is able to limit forces developed within itself or a structure (e.g. building or storage rack) it connects with and is seismically supportive of as it endures ground or base motion input from a seismic event. The control structure may comprise a relatively inflexible rocker frame which is pivotably connected to a foundation. Rotation of the rocker frame causes a flexural member to flexurally displace to limit force and energy in the system. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232241 | Utility Pole Caddy - A utility pole caddy has a trapezoidal-shaped component with a base and an opposing top. The top includes a concave portion effective to receive a utility pole positioned horizontally relative to the ground. The dimensions of the utility pole caddy are effective to deny pole movement without mechanical assistance. This utility pole secures utility poles at temporary work sites and prevents rolling, reduces vandalism by requiring a machine to remove a pole from the device, and assists crews setting poles by elevating the tops of the poles prior to setting. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232242 | FUNERARY STRUCTURE FOR CONTAINING FUNERARY OBJECTS - A funerary structure for containing funerary objects, which comprises a base framework provided with a plurality of profiled elements which are arranged along at least two directions and can be fixed to a supporting wall. The profiled elements delimit laterally at least one containment recess for funerary objects. There is at least one slab for closing the recess, which can be fixed, by virtue of fixing elements, to the base framework on the opposite side with respect to the supporting wall. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232243 | FUNERARY STRUCTURE FOR CONTAINING FUNERARY OBJECTS - A funerary structure for containing funerary objects, which comprises a base framework provided with a plurality of profiled elements which are arranged along at least two directions and can be fixed to a supporting wall. The profiled elements delimit laterally at least one containment recess for funerary objects. There is at least one slab for closing the recess, which can be fixed, by virtue of fixing elements, to the base framework on the opposite side with respect to the supporting wall. At least one anchoring plate is provided for the fixing of the funerary structure to the supporting wall. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232244 | INTEGRATED SHADE-PROVIDING STRUCTURE AND ELECTRONIC GAME - The present disclosure describes a shade-providing structure that includes a framework, a canopy, and an integrated electronic game system. The framework comprises a plurality of uprights, to which is mounted a plurality of elevated support beams. The elevated support beams are coupled to one another by a central hub. In some embodiments, the central hub may define an interior space, in which wiring from the plurality of electronic game units may be easily accessed for installation, repair, and/or to change the operation of the gaming system. The canopy is supported by the elevated support beams to provide a shaded area. The game system includes a plurality of electronic game units mounted to the plurality of uprights. The electronic game units may be operably connected to one another either by wires that extend through the framework or by wireless technology. The electronic game system is preferably configured to stimulate physical play, for instance by encouraging a child to move between the various game units. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232245 | Flow Tent System - A disclosed air control system includes a tent having at least one air flow compartment integrated with the tent fabric and configured to define openings in the tent fabric for an air flow interior to the tent. The disclosure also includes at least one flexible tubing having a releasable attachment on a first end to an external air control unit and a releasable attachment on a second end to a complementary attachment integrated on an outside wall of the tent. The disclosure additionally includes at least one releasable attachment for an air inlet hose integrated with the tent fabric and in communication with the at least one air flow compartment. The disclosure further includes at least one releasable closure for the at least one releasable attachment, the at least one releasable closure configured to seal the tent wall in the absence of an air pressure. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232246 | CONVERTIBLE HAMMOCK-SHADE TENT - A convertible hammock-shade tent configurable as a shade tent and a hammock comprising (I) A plurality of tiers comprising a first tier and a second tier wherein (a) the second tier has a plurality of perimeter sleeves and (b) each tier has positioned thereon a plurality of apertures; (II) A plurality of vertically adjustable telescoping posts comprising a first, second, third, and fourth post wherein each (a) is attachable to the first and second tiers by an attachment device and (b) comprises a plurality of post segments, each with an upper and a lower end, comprised of at least a first post segment with a lower end configured for securing the post to the ground and attaching the post to the first tier and a second post segment positioned above the first post segment and configured for attaching the post to the second tier; (III) Wherein the tiers and posts can be configured for use as a shade tent wherein the first tier comprises the shade tent floor and the second tier comprises the shade tent canopy positioned above the first tier and wherein (a) a bendable member is inserted into at least one second tier perimeter sleeve, and (b) a second tier support system is positioned below and proximal the second tier and comprises a first and a second cross brace, with each cross brace having a first and a second end, and a plurality of cross brace attachment members, wherein each cross brace end is attached to a cross brace attachment member attached to a second post segment of a post; and (IV) Wherein one tier can be configured for use as a hammock, wherein (a) the tier comprises a hammock panel having a panel first end and a panel second end wherein the panel first end is attached to a first erecting structure and the panel second end is attached to a second erecting structure, and (b) one or more panel perimeter apertures and one or more panel perimeter sleeves is proximal each panel end. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232247 | LABOR-SAVING TENT FRAME - A labor-saving tent frame includes an upper hub, a lower hub and a drawstring structure, wherein the upper hub is articulated with inner ends of a plurality of long ribs, the lower hub is articulated with inner ends of a plurality of short ribs, and outer ends of the short ribs are articulated with middle portions of the long ribs in one-to-one correspondence; the tent frame further includes a long-short-rib articulated torsion spring provided with a first force arm of the torsion spring and a second force arm of the torsion spring, and the long rib and the short rib are fixed to the first force arm and the second force arm of the torsion spring respectively; the drawstring structure includes a drawstring with which the upper hub and the lower hub may be pulled closer, and two pulling ends of the drawstring hang down below the lower hub. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232248 | SUPPORT POLE AND STAKE FOR NET SUPPORT SYSTEM - A net support system for supporting a net may include a support pole configured to hold up a net, one or more stakes configured to hold the net to a ground surface; and a shape disrupter configured to interface with the support pole and to hold up the net. The support pole and each of the one or more stakes are non-metallic, non-conductive, and radar transparent. Each of the one or more stakes may have a central rib. A storage case may be provided for storing the plurality of shape disrupters, the plurality of support poles, and the plurality of stakes. | 2020-07-23 |
20200232249 | TENT PEG AND THE PROCESSING METHOD THEREOF - This invention relates to the technical field of tent accessories, which discloses a tent peg comprising a tent peg cover, a tent peg prong and a prism shape tent peg body; the tent peg cover and the tent peg prong are made of alloy, the tent peg body is made of carbon fiber, the tent peg cover is disposed on a top side of the tent peg body and the tent peg prong is disposed at the bottom side of the tent peg body, wherein a cut out pattern is provided on the tent peg body. This invention also discloses a processing method of the tent peg. This invention has beneficial effects as follows: the prism shape tent peg body has a firm structure with large contact area with the ground, which effectively prevents the tent peg from detaching from the ground; the tent peg body is made of carbon fiber, and the tent peg cover and the tent peg prong are made of alloy, which could thereby effectively reduce the weight of the tent peg and also greatly improve the anti-knocking and anti-striking ability of the tent peg. A cut out pattern is provided on the tent peg body, thereby further reducing the weight of the tent peg and allowing the tent peg to be gripped more firmly by the ground. A special locking connection structure is provided between the tent peg cover and the tent peg body, and between the tent peg prong and the tent peg body, so that the tent peg is connected firmly, where the tent peg prong and the tent peg cover do not easily fall off. | 2020-07-23 |