38th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 12 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140260355 | WATER FILTER PURGE INDICATION - A refrigeration system includes a water circulation system and a replaceable water filter. The refrigerator includes a sensor that determines if a water filter is present, and a user interface that prompts a user to purge a water filter upon installation of a new water filter in the refrigerator. The water filter may include a memory storage device that stores information concerning the allowable life of the water filter, the remaining life of the water filter, and other information. Information concerning the remaining life of the water filter and other information can be displayed or otherwise communicated to a user by the user interface. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260356 | REFRIGERATOR COOLING SYSTEM HAVING A SECONDARY COOLING LOOP - A refrigerator cooling system and method provides cooling to one or more features of a refrigerator by employing a secondary cooling loop that utilizes the excess cooling capacity of an evaporator to selectively provide supplemental cooling to the features when a thermal demand arises. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260357 | ENERGY EXCHANGE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for heating water are provided. The system includes a first subcooler for receiving a first water flow, a second subcooler for receiving a second water flow, a first condenser in fluid communication with the first subcooler and the second subcooler for receiving water from both subcoolers, and a second condenser in fluid communication with the first condenser. The method involves receiving a flow of water, and transferring heat to the water using the system. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260358 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR PRE-HEATING WATER WITH AIR CONDITIONING UNIT OR HEAT PUMP - Water heater apparatus includes a tank for storing water; a heat exchanger associated with the tank and being operative to receive refrigerant and transfer heat therefrom to the tank, the heat exchanger representatively being a heat conductive tube externally wrapped around the tank in heat conductive contact therewith; air conditioning apparatus operative to utilize refrigerant flowing through a refrigerant circuit portion of the air conditioning apparatus, the refrigerant circuit portion being in fluid communication with the heat exchanger; and a control system operative to selectively cause a portion of the flowing refrigerant to pass through the heat exchanger, or cause essentially the entire flow of the refrigerant to bypass the heat exchanger. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260359 | ADSORPTION HEAT PUMP AND METHOD OF DRIVING THE SAME - An adsorption heat pump includes: an evaporator configured to generate coolant vapor; a first adsorber and a second adsorber each containing an adsorbent to adsorb the coolant vapor generated in the evaporator; a condenser configured to condense the coolant vapor generated in any of the first adsorber and the second adsorber; and a control unit. The control unit feeds the condenser with cooling water for condensation of the coolant vapor and feeds the condenser with warm water for evaporation of the coolant at predetermined timing. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260360 | ANTI-FOG HEAT CONTROL FOR A REFRIGERATED MERCHANDISER - A refrigerated merchandiser includes a sensor coupled to a case adjacent an air inlet. The sensor is in communication with a portion of a refrigerated airflow passing through the air inlet to sense a temperature of the airflow and to generate a signal indicative of an air return temperature. The merchandiser also includes a controller in communication with the sensor to receive the signal indicative of the air return temperature, the controller further in communication with a conductive film on a door and programmed to initiate a clearing interval to clear condensation from the door in response to the signal indicative of the air return temperature reaching a first predetermined temperature threshold. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260361 | REFRIGERATION APPARATUS AND METHOD - An energy management system may include a refrigeration apparatus. Heat rejected from that apparatus may be used for heating elsewhere. There may be cooling loads which may be prone to frosting. A defrosting apparatus is provided. It is segregated from the coolant distribution array. Recaptured heat of the refrigeration apparatus may be used to defrost the cooling load heat exchangers, in an alternating or cycling mode, as may be. The apparatus may be electronically controlled. Ammonia may be used in a primary refrigeration vapour cycle system. The apparatus may also use a secondary cooling loop or system, linked to the primary system. The secondary system may be a distribution system. The secondary system may use CO | 2014-09-18 |
20140260362 | HEAT EXCHANGER, HEAT RECOVERY VENTILATOR INCLUDING THE SAME, AND METHOD FOR DEFROSTING AND CHECKING OPERATIONS THEREOF - The present invention relates to a heat exchanger, a method for manufacturing the same, a heat recovery ventilator (HRV) including the same, and a method for defrosting and checking operations thereof. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260363 | LOW AMBIENT COOLING KIT FOR VARIABLE REFRIGERANT FLOW HEAT PUMP - Systems and methods for low ambient air temperature cooling in air-source based heat pump systems wherein an outdoor heat pump unit includes a discharge hood positionable over its fan. The hood including a damper that is openable and closeable as a function of outside temperature. The outdoor unit may also include wind deflectors positioned over the coil openings of the disclosure. During cooling operations below a low outside air threshold temperature, e.g., below 23° F., the damper assembly partially closes to reduce airflow across the condenser coil of the outdoor unit to a level below that which is possible at minimum fan speed. As the outdoor temperature continues to drop, the damper assembly continues to close to further reduce airflow. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260364 | SPECIALTY COOLING FEATURES USING EXTRUDED EVAPORATOR - An appliance includes a co-extruded evaporator in thermal communication with a compartment. The co-extruded evaporator includes main and support channels in thermal communication that share a common wall | 2014-09-18 |
20140260365 | PORTABLE REFRIGERATION UNIT FOR PALLETIZED PRODUCT - A portable refrigeration unit for cooling palletized products disposed within a racking system. The portable refrigeration unit includes a case and a refrigeration system disposed in the case. The case includes a bottom wall, a top wall, and side walls. The case is configured to be supported by the racking system above a pallet of products positioned below the case. The refrigeration system includes a compressor, a condenser, an expansion device, and an evaporator connected in series. The refrigeration system includes an evaporator fan configured to draw in air from below the case, move the air through the evaporator, and then discharge the air through the bottom wall such that the cooled air passes over the products below the case to cool the products below the case. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260366 | MOISTURE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AN APPLIANCE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING MOISTURE WITHIN AN APPLIANCE - A moisture control system includes a cabinet having a mullion defining first and second compartments and openings within the mullion to provide selective communication between the compartments. An evaporator is disposed in the first compartment. A cooling bank is disposed in the second compartment in selective thermal communication with the evaporator, and includes cooling and condensing portions separated by a dividing member, and a fluid collector disposed proximate the condensing portion. A first cooling fan is disposed proximate the evaporator and configured to direct air across the evaporator and through the first compartment. A second cooling fan is disposed proximate the cooling bank and operable between an evaporator position in fluid communication with the evaporator and the cooling bank, and a bank position in fluid communication with the cooling bank. A panel assembly is disposed proximate the plurality of openings and operable between a plurality of positions. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260367 | CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A LIQUID DESICCANT AIR DELIVERY SYSTEM - An air delivery system may include a housing, a first liquid-to-air membrane energy exchanger (LAMEE), and a desiccant storage tank. The housing includes a supply air channel and an exhaust air channel. The first LAMEE may be an exhaust LAMEE disposed within an exhaust air channel of the housing. The exhaust LAMEE is configured to receive the outside air during a desiccant regeneration mode in order to regenerate desiccant within the exhaust LAMEE. The desiccant storage tank is in communication with the exhaust LAMEE. The exhaust LAMEE is configured to store regenerated desiccant within the desiccant storage tank. The regenerated desiccant within the desiccant storage tank is configured to be tapped during a normal operation mode. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260368 | HEAT PUMP DEFROSTING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A heat pump system for conditioning regeneration air from a space is provided. The heat pump system is operable in a winter mode and/or a summer mode, and may be selectively operated in a defrost mode or cycle. During a defrost mode, hot refrigerant may be used to directly and sequentially defrost the regeneration air heat exchanger. A compressor may be configured to be overdriven during a defrost cycle. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260369 | EVAPORATIVE COOLING SYSTEM WITH LIQUID-TO-AIR MEMBRANE ENERGY EXCHANGER - An evaporative cooling system includes an evaporative cooler liquid-to-air membrane energy exchanger (LAMEE), a first liquid-to-air heat exchanger (LAHE), and a cooling fluid circuit. The evaporative cooler LAMEE is disposed within a scavenger air plenum that is configured to channel a scavenger air stream. The first LAHE is disposed within a process air plenum that is configured to channel a process air stream. The cooling fluid circuit is configured to circulate an evaporative cooling fluid between the evaporative cooler LAMEE and the first LAHE. The evaporative cooler LAMEE is configured to utilize the scavenger air stream to evaporatively cool the cooling fluid. The first LAHE is configured to receive the cooling fluid from the evaporative cooler LAMEE and to allow the cooling fluid to absorb heat from the process air stream to cool the process air stream. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260370 | CONTROLLING EVAPORATIVE COOLING TOWER CHEMISTRY - The automatic reset of an evaporative cooling water dissolved solids set point based on detection of water softener performance is provided. A controller has a sensor, or is given an input signal, which confirms that the softener is operating properly. Positive confirmation of water softener performance allows the controller to maintain a user specified high total dissolved solids set point in the evaporative cooling water. Should a failure of the softener be detected, the controller then maintains a user specified lower total dissolved solids set point. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260371 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR LIQUID DESICCANT AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM RETROFIT - Methods and systems are disclosed for utilizing liquid desiccant air conditioning systems in connection with existing HVAC equipment to achieve reductions in electricity consumption. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260372 | CONTROL METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR INDIRECT EVAPORATIVE COOLERS - A control method for operating an indirect evaporative cooler to control temperature and humidity. The method includes operating an airflow control device to provide supply air at a flow rate to a liquid desiccant dehumidifier. The supply air flows through the dehumidifier and an indirect evaporative cooler prior to exiting an outlet into a space. The method includes operating a pump to provide liquid desiccant to the liquid desiccant dehumidifier and sensing a temperature of an airstream at the outlet of the indirect evaporative cooler. The method includes comparing the temperature of the airstream at the outlet to a setpoint temperature at the outlet and controlling the pump to set the flow rate of the liquid desiccant. The method includes sensing space temperature, comparing the space temperature with a setpoint temperature, and controlling the airflow control device to set the flow rate of the supply air based on the comparison. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260373 | VARIABLE DESICCANT CONTROL ENERGY EXCHANGE SYSTEM AND METHOD - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a system and method for providing conditioned air to at least one enclosed structure. The system may include at least one conditioning module configured to provide conditioned air to the at least one enclosed structure. The conditioning module(s) may include a conditioning energy exchanger. The conditioning module(s) is configured to circulate desiccant through a desiccant circuit to condition air passing through the conditioning energy exchanger. The conditioning module(s) may be configured to receive at least one of concentrated desiccant or diluted desiccant in order to vary temperature or concentration of the desiccant circulating through the desiccant circuit. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260374 | MERCHANDISER WITH MERGED AIR DISCHARGE - A merchandiser including a case that defines a product display area. The case includes a canopy that has a first air outlet in fluid communication with a primary air passageway within the case to direct a primary air curtain into the product display area, and a second air outlet in fluid communication with a secondary air passageway within the case to direct a secondary air curtain into the product display area. The merchandiser also includes a divider that is coupled to the canopy between the primary air passageway and the secondary air passageway. The divider provides airflow communication between the primary air passageway and the secondary air passageway upstream of the first and second air outlets. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260375 | MODULAR COOLING SYSTEM FOR BEVERAGE DISPENSER AND RELATED METHODS - A cold beverage dispensing system includes a beverage dispenser having an ice maker and at least one nozzle for dispensing a beverage formed by multiple components including water. A method of operating the system involves: mounting at least one condensing unit on a frame; interconnecting the condensing unit with a heat exchanger such that coolant exiting the at least one condensing unit follows a flow path through the heat exchanger and back to the at least one condensing unit; connecting a water supply of the beverage dispenser to feed into the heat exchanger for being cooled; and connecting a cooled water outlet of the heat exchanger to a water supply input of the beverage dispenser such that cooled water from the cooled water outlet is used by the beverage dispenser as a component of the beverage dispensed by the nozzle. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260376 | SUBCOOLING SYSTEM WITH THERMAL STORAGE - Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed toward systems and method for cooling a refrigerant flow of a refrigerant circuit with a cool water flow from a cool water storage to generate a warm water flow and to cool the refrigerant flow by a subcooling temperature difference, flowing the warm water flow to the cool water storage, and thermally isolating the warm water flow from the cool water flow in the cool water storage. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260377 | NET HEAT LOAD COMPENSATION CONTROL METHOD AND APPLIANCE FOR TEMPERATURE STABILITY - A refrigerator and method are provided where the refrigerator includes two or more cooling compartments monitored by temperature sensors and cooled by a plurality of evaporators. The cooling for the evaporators is provided by a compressor operating on a recurring cooling cycle. A processor provides varying levels of voltages to the compressor and sets the recurring cooling cycle. The recurring cooling cycle comprises at least two cooling periods and a rest period. The method includes determines the length of the rest period as compared a predetermined rest period range. When the rest period falls outside the predetermined range, the processor selects the voltage to send to the compressor during a subsequent cooling cycle. The processor selects the voltage based on at least one of the temperature of the first and second compartments and the voltage to the compressor during the cooling cycle. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260378 | ROBUST FIXED-SEQUENCE CONTROL METHOD AND APPLIANCE FOR EXCEPTIONAL TEMPERATURE STABILITY - A method to control a fixed-sequence dual evaporator cooling system including providing a recurring cooling cycle cooling system wherein each recurring cooling cycle comprises first and second cooling cycles for cooling respective first and second interiors, a pump-out cycle for returning coolant to a condenser, and an idle cycle, and providing a processor to establish exceptions to the recurring cooling cycle. A step includes the processor monitoring first and second actual temperatures of the respective first and second interiors, selecting predetermined first and second control temperatures for the respective first and second interiors, and selecting a command input signal to supply to a compressor, the condenser fan, the first and second evaporator fans, and the valve of the cooling system during the recurring cooling cycle based upon the first and second actual temperatures and the predetermined first and second control temperatures to initiate the established exceptions. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260379 | EXPANSION VALVE CONTROL FOR HEAT TRANSFER SYSTEM - A compressor is connected with an evaporator, a condenser, and an electrically controlled valve for circulating a working fluid in a system for recovering waste heat to provide heated water for human use. A suction superheat temperature is determined from a measured compressor suction temperature and a suction saturation temperature. The electrically controlled valve is adjusted to maintain the suction superheat temperature at a suction superheat set point. The electrically controlled valve may be incrementally closed when a compressor suction pressure exceeds a maximum suction pressure. A discharge superheat temperature can be determined from a measured compressor discharge temperature and a discharge saturation temperature. The electrically controlled valve may be incrementally closed when the discharge superheat temperature falls below a minimum discharge superheat temperature. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260380 | COMPRESSOR CONTROL FOR HEAT TRANSFER SYSTEM - A compressor is connected with an evaporator, a condenser, and an electrically controlled valve for circulating a working fluid in a system for recovering waste heat to provide heated water. A controller can be configured to adjust an operating capacity of the compressor to maintain output of a condenser temperature sensor at a condenser temperature set point, except when output of a compressor discharge pressure sensor indicates that a maximum operating pressure of the compressor has been exceeded. In such case the controller reduces the operating capacity of the compressor. The controller may further be configured to shut down the compressor when the discharge pressure sensor indicates that a shutdown pressure has been exceeded. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260381 | USER CONTROL INTERFACE FOR HEAT TRANSFER SYSTEM - A controller can be connected to a heat transfer system including pressure and temperature sensors, an electrically controlled valve, and a compressor. The controller can be configured to control the heat transfer system according to compressor suction superheat, compressor discharge superheat, compressor suction pressure, compressor discharge pressure, and temperature of water received at a condenser to be heated by waste-heat bearing fluid in an evaporator. The controller can include a touchscreen configured to display a user control interface configured to display views based on a permissions database defining different types of users. The views can include different views having different input fields, output fields, and output graphs. The permissions database can permit input of control loop parameters by one of the different types of users and prevent input of control loop parameters by another of the different types of users. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260382 | LOW GWP FLUIDS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE HEAT PUMP APPLICATIONS - The present invention relates, in part, to heat transfer compositions, and associated systems and methods, which include a first composition selected from the group consisting of HFO-1233zd, HFC-245fa, and combinations of these: and optionally, a second composition selected from the group consisting of HFO-1234ze, HFC-134a, and combinations of these. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260383 | REFRIGERATION SYSTEM WITH HUMIDITY CONTROL - A refrigeration system includes a supplemental heat exchanger operably disposed between a condenser and an evaporator. This supplemental heat exchanger is located in selective fluid communication with the air in the conditioned space, and can be toggled between an “invisible” mode in which the heat exchanger acts as a simple fluid conduit between the condenser and evaporator, and a “humidity reduction” mode in which the heat exchanger operates to transfer heat from hot refrigerant to the colder conditioned space. This addition of heat into the conditioned space decreases the relative humidity of the conditioned space and subcools the refrigerant leading to the expansion valve and evaporator. This subcooling of the liquid enables the evaporator to operate at a lower temperature which enhances the moisture removal from the air moving through the evaporator. The supplemental heat exchanger may be located in a physically elevated position relative to the remainder of the conditioned space to utilize stratification of hot air to create a default “invisible mode” without inducing airflow. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260384 | APPLIANCE USING HEATED GLASS PANELS - Appliances are provided with one or more heated glass panels that provide a uniform and controllable source of heat. The heated glass panels can generate heat for any desired purpose, such as drying articles and removing frost buildup in a freezer. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260385 | REFRIGERATING APPARATUS AND CONTROL DEVICE FOR REFRIGERATING MACHINE - A refrigerating apparatus includes a centrifugal compressor, a capacity control mechanism that controls a capacity of the compressor by changing an opening degree of the capacity control mechanism, an expansion mechanism that reduces a pressure of a refrigerant, and a controller. The controller calculates an opening degree of the expansion mechanism using compressor capacity as one of a plurality of indices of change in load. The compressor capacity is obtained from a current rotation number of the compressor, an opening degree of the capacity control mechanism, and a divergence rate of a current operation head from a surge region. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260386 | AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM INCLUDING PRESSURE CONTROL DEVICE AND BYPASS VALVE - An air conditioning system includes: first and second utilization side heat exchangers and a heat source side heat exchanger respectively connected in series; a compressor connected between the first utilization side heat exchanger and the heat source side heat exchanger; an expansion valve connected between the first utilization side heat exchanger and the second utilization side heat exchanger; a pressure control device connected between the second utilization side heat exchanger and the heat source side heat exchanger; and a bypass valve connected between the expansion valve and the heat source side heat exchanger. The bypass valve provides a variable amount of liquid refrigerant flowing from the expansion valve to the heat source side heat exchanger. The pressure control device and the bypass valve cooperate with each other to keep a temperature of the compressor below a maximum allowable temperature predetermined for the compressor. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260387 | AIR-CONDITIONING APPARATUS - When indoor units are performing a cooling operation, an air-conditioning apparatus controls third flow passage switching valves, for example a first solenoid valve, a second solenoid valve, a third solenoid valve, and a fourth solenoid valve, so that a number of intermediate heat exchangers operating as evaporators is greater than in a cooling main operation. During the cooling main operation, a target value for suction pressure or evaporating temperature at a compressor is set equal to or lower than that in a case in which the indoor units are performing the cooling operation, and a frequency of the compressor and a capacity of a heat-source-side heat exchanger are controlled. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260388 | REFRIGERATING APPARATUS AND CONTROL DEVICE FOR REFRIGERATING MACHINE - A refrigerating apparatus includes a centrifugal compressor, suction and discharge capacity control mechanisms that control capacity of the compressor by changing opening degrees of the suction and discharge capacity control mechanisms, and a controller that compares a compressor-specific surge curve with an isentropic head to perform rotational speed control of the compressor, rotational speed adjustment control of the compressor in order to avoid surge, and emergency shutdown control of the compressor upon detection of surge. The compressor-specific surge curve is stored in the controller in advance, and is defined by an actual rotational speed of the compressor and opening degrees of the suction and discharge capacity control mechanisms. The isentropic head is calculated based on a suction pressure, a discharge pressure, and a suction temperature during operation. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260389 | Refrigerant Flow Control for an Evaporative Atmospheric Water Condenser - An atmospheric evaporative water condenser is disclosed which includes a refrigerant flow control system. The flow control system has a number of temperature sensors mounted throughout the apparatus which sends signals to a computerized controller. The computerized controller evaluates the signals from the temperature sensors which in turn opens or closes a plurality of expansion valves. This alters the flow of a refrigerant through the pipes of various portions of the apparatus, causing temperature of fins through which the pipes pass to maintain an optimal temperature for condensation. This avoids undesirable ice formation, film buildup and frost buildup on the fins. As air passes over the optimized cooled fins, water entrained in the air condenses into liquid state on the fins and is collected. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260390 | SYSTEM FOR REFRIGERANT CHARGE VERIFICATION - A diagnostic system for a refrigeration system including a condenser is provided. The diagnostic system may include a controller determining a subcooling temperature of the refrigeration system, an approach temperature of the condenser, and a condenser temperature difference of the condenser. The controller may determine at least one of a fault condition of the refrigeration system and a charge of the refrigeration system based on the subcooling temperature, the approach temperature, and the condenser temperature difference. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260391 | REFRIGERATION SYSTEM WITH FREE-COOLING - A system for cooling air for use with a liquid cooling fluid loop. The system includes a first refrigerant circuit with an air-cooled condenser, a second refrigerant circuit with a liquid-cooled condenser, and a free-cooling loop. A control device is provided for controlling the operation of the system between a first mode, a second mode, and a third mode. When operating in the first mode, only the free-cooling loop cooperates directly with liquid cooling fluid in the liquid cooling fluid loop to cool the liquid cooling fluid, when operating in the second mode, the second refrigerant circuit is not engaged, and when operating in the third mode, the free-cooling loop interacts with the second refrigerant circuit to reject heat of the second refrigerant circuit through the free-cooling loop. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260392 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR HEATING WATER WITH REFRIGERANT FROM AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - An apparatus for heating water has a tank for storing water and an air conditioning system that defines a refrigerant flow path through which refrigerant flows. The refrigerant flow path passes through the heat exchanger so that refrigerant heat is contributed to the tank. A control system controls operation of the water heating apparatus. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260393 | Modular Air Grill Assembly - A modular air grill is taught having a removable return register and a removable supply register. The supply register may be replaced with a blank when adequate cooling or rapid cooling has occurred and the cooling through the ducts is desired rather than immediately adjacent to an air conditioning unit. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260394 | REFRIGERATED MERCHANDISER WITH PIVOTAL SHELF - A merchandiser that includes a case defining a product display area and a base defining a compartment below the product display area. The merchandiser includes a shelf coupled to the case within the product display area adjacent the base. The shelf is disposed over the compartment and includes a first portion and a second portion. Each of the first portion and the second portion define a product support area to support food product. Also, the second portion is pivotable relative to the first portion to provide access to the compartment. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260395 | MERCHANDISER WITH LOUVER RETAINER - A refrigerated merchandiser including a case that defines a product display area and that has a base defining an air inlet disposed adjacent the product display area. The merchandiser also includes a canopy that has an air outlet located adjacent the product display area, an air passageway fluidly connecting the air inlet with the air outlet, and a louver coupled to the canopy and positioned across the air outlet to direct an airflow into the product display area. The merchandiser also includes a louver retainer that is coupled to the canopy to support the louver. The louver retainer defines a cutout through which a portion of the louver is exposed to facilitate at least one of installation and removal of the louver from the canopy. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260396 | SOLAR POWERED A/C SAVER AND UTILITY SHED - A solar cooling shed is provided for shielding an air conditioner/heat pump unit from heating by the direct rays of the sun is provided. The solar cooling shed increases airflow through a condenser unit via one or more fans, the fans being powered by off grid energy, such as solar photovoltaic energy, thermoelectric or stirling engines and the solar energy also providing alternating or direct current power outlets or both. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260397 | ELECTRICAL CABINET WITH IMPROVED HEAT DISSIPATION - The invention relates to an electric cabinet ( | 2014-09-18 |
20140260398 | INDIRECT EVAPORATIVE COOLERS WITH ENHANCED HEAT TRANSFER - A separator plate assembly for use in an indirect evaporative cooler (IEC) with an air-to-air heat exchanger. The assembly includes a separator plate with a first surface defining a dry channel and a second surface defining a wet channel. The assembly includes heat transfer enhancements provided on the first surface for increasing heat transfer rates. The heat transfer enhancements may include slit fins with bodies extending outward from the first surface of separator plate or may take other forms including vortex generators, offset strip fins, and wavy fins. In slit fin implementations, the separator plate has holes proximate to each of the slit fins, and the separator plate assembly may include a sealing layer applied to the second surface of the separator plate to block air flow through the holes. The sealing layer can be a thickness of adhesive, and a layer of wicking material is applied to the adhesive. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260399 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MINI-SPLIT LIQUID DESICCANT AIR CONDITIONING - A split liquid desiccant air conditioning system is disclosed for treating an air stream flowing into a space in a building. The split liquid desiccant air-conditioning system is switchable between operating in a warm weather operation mode and a cold weather operation mode. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260400 | Manifold for a Refrigerant Recovery Device and Method - A manifold assembly includes a solenoid valve, a manifold, and a check valve. The manifold has an inlet bore and an outlet bore. The check valve has a first end and a second end. The first end is configured to directly mate with the solenoid valve. The second end is configured to directly mate to the manifold. The second end has an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is in fluid communication with the inlet bore. The outlet is in fluid communication with the outlet bore. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260401 | HOT PRODUCT IMPINGEMENT FREEZER WITH IMPINGEMENT BELT APPARATUS - An impingement apparatus for use with a freezer includes a flexible belt having a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a plurality of impingement holes extending through the belt between the first and second surfaces, wherein a passageway is formed in each one of the plurality of impingement holes and through which a cooling medium can pass. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260402 | Air Processor Enclosure - An enclosure having a base with a chamber for holding water, right and left side panels, front and rear frames for supporting grilles or other air passages, and a top panel. At least the base, the side panels and the top panel are blow molded as separate components each having an exterior wall and an interior wall, each wall having a contour which differs from that of the other wall, each wall having an inner surface and an outer surface, and each wall connected at its periphery to the other wall. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260403 | Air Conditioning System Utilizing Thermal Capacity from Expansion of Compressed Fluid - A vehicle air conditioning system is provided. The vehicle air conditioning system includes a first vapor compression refrigeration loop. The first vapor compression refrigeration loop includes a first refrigerant compressor and a first evaporator. The vehicle air conditioning system further includes a tank for holding a compressed fluid, an outlet configured to carry expanded fluid from the tank, and a heat exchanger thermally coupled to the first vapor compression refrigeration loop and to the outlet. The heat exchanger is configured to transfer heat from refrigerant carried by the first vapor compression refrigeration loop to fluid carried by the outlet, where the temperature of the fluid carried by the outlet has been reduced as a result of expansion of the fluid upon exiting the tank. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260404 | HIGH EFFICIENCY REFRIGERATION SYSTEM - A refrigerant system includes a first, substantially outdoor, two phase heat transfer fluid vapor compression circulation loop including a compressor, a heat exchanger condenser, an expansion device, and the heat absorption side of a heat exchanger evaporator condenser, connected by conduit in a closed loop and having disposed therein a first heat transfer fluid having a critical temperature of greater than or equal to 31.2° C. The system also includes a second, at least partially indoor, two phase heat transfer fluid circulation loop that transfers heat to the first loop through the heat exchanger evaporator condenser. The second loop includes the heat rejection side of the heat exchanger evaporator condenser, a liquid pump, and a heat exchanger evaporator, connected by conduit in a closed loop and having disposed therein a second heat transfer fluid that has an ASHRAE Class A toxicity rating and an ASHRAE Class 1 or 2L flammability rating. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260405 | AIR-CONDITIONING APPARATUS - When a first temperature difference is the difference between an inlet temperature of a first refrigerant and an outlet temperature of the first refrigerant in the heat exchanger for heating, and a second temperature difference is the difference between an inlet temperature of a second refrigerant and an outlet temperature of the second refrigerant in the heat exchanger for heating, the difference between the first temperature difference and the second temperature difference is held in a predetermined value or less by controlling the opening degree of a second expansion device. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260406 | THIN MOLD ICE HARVESTING - An ice maker includes an ice tray which is moveably mounted to a housing and operable between ice forming and ice harvesting positions. The ice tray comprises a generally planar body portion having a plurality of ice forming cavities disposed thereon. A harvesting mechanism, including retractable or fixed contacting members, is adapted to engage and deform the ice tray when the ice tray is in the ice harvesting position for facilitating release of formed ice structures during an ice harvesting process. The ice tray is a thin mold ice tray which is flexibly resilient, such that the ice tray is adapted to return to an at-rest position from a deformed position when the ice tray is no longer being urged to the deformed position by the harvesting mechanism. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260407 | ICE MAKER FOR FRENCH DOOR BOTTOM MOUNT REFRIGERATOR - A dedicated, hermetically sealed ice maker is provided. The ice maker includes a compartment including an ice tray and an ice bin disposed at least partially in the compartment. A dedicated ice maker circuit is disposed at least partially within the compartment and includes a microcompressor, condenser, expansion device, and evaporated. The dedicated circuit is used to cool air inside the ice maker compartment for forming ice in the ice tray in the compartment and for preventing melting of formed ice cubes in the ice bin. The ice maker may be used within or outside of a refrigerator. When used within the refrigerator, the ice maker will have its own dedicated hermetically sealed unit, including the plurality of thermally insulated walls. The ice maker may also be connected to a dispenser of a refrigerator for dispensing the formed ice. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260408 | COMPACT AIR HANDLER WITH MULTIPLE FANS - An air handler configured with a plurality of air distribution modules, each including a fan, and at least one damper disposed within to provide and direct conditioned air or fresh air to respective multiple zones of a building. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260409 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A DUAL EVAPORATOR REFRIGERATION SYSTEM - A control system for a refrigeration system with dual evaporators is provided. In one embodiment, a control system for a dual evaporator refrigeration system is provided where the evaporators are operated simultaneously to provide for improved temperature and humidity control in a refrigerator appliance. In another embodiment, the control system can also use a linear model that is designed to minimize or remove excess enthalpy from one or more compartments and/or features of the appliance. The control system can also be configured with at least one variable speed compressor that is operated at a speed that will remove excess enthalpy within a desired time period while also operating at an optimized speed for energy efficiency. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260410 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING POWER TO AN ELECTRIC MOTOR - Methods and systems for controlling an electric motor are provided herein. The system is configured to be coupled to a power supply. The electric motor system includes a rectifier, an electric motor, and a microcontroller. The rectifier is configured to convert an alternating current (AC) voltage input to a direct current (DC) voltage. The microcontroller is configured to extract power from a generator device. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260411 | DUAL TEMPERATURE REFRIGERATED DISPLAY CASE - A dual temperature refrigerated display case including a low temperature refrigerated display case defining a low temperature product display area and including a low temperature air curtain configured to flow across an access opening of the low temperature case. The dual temperature refrigerated display case also includes a medium temperature refrigerated display case disposed above the low temperature case. The medium temperature case defines a medium temperature product display area and includes a medium temperature air curtain configured to flow across an access opening of the medium temperature case. The dual temperature refrigerated display case includes a duct disposed between the medium temperature refrigerated display case and the low temperature refrigerated display case. The duct receives spillover air from the medium temperature air curtain and redirects the spillover air away from the low temperature air curtain. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260412 | LIQUID VESSEL COOLING SYSTEM - An improved liquid vessel cooling system for cooling, transporting and dispensing liquid comprises a base assembly having a base housing enclosing a refrigeration unit and having a top surface and a bottom surface, the top surface attached to a thermally conductive support base snugly encircled by a plurality of evaporator coils. In alternate embodiments the evaporator coils may be incorporated within the support base structure or the support base structure may be constructed with cavities and passages such that the support base structure itself functions as the plurality of evaporator coils. A container containing the liquid is attached to the support base and comprises a top portion, a bottom portion and a spear that extends inside the container from the top portion to proximate the bottom portion. An insulation sleeve is removably positioned over the container through a first opening at a middle portion thereof. The insulation sleeve includes a second opening at a bottom portion to fill with an insulating material. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260413 | ABSORPTION COOLING SYSTEM - The absorption cooling system is capable of continuous operation both day and night while using only solar power for its basic operation. The system is an absorption type system using phase changes of aqua-ammonia and a storage system for storing chilled refrigerant for operations when solar power is not available. When solar power is available during the day, the system operates according to the principles of absorption cooling systems, and also stores a reserve of chilled refrigerant in the storage unit. The stored refrigerant then continues the absorption process during the night when solar energy is not available, thereby providing uninterrupted cooling during the day, and also at night when solar energy is not available. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260414 | INFINITELY VARIABLE VI IN SCREW COMPRESSORS USING PROPORTIONAL VALVE CONTROL - A variable-efficiency screw compressor for use in a closed-loop system configured to perform refrigeration is provided. The variable-efficiency screw compressor includes an inlet port to draw refrigerant into the variable-efficiency screw compressor, one or more rotating screws in fluid communication with the inlet port to compress the refrigerant, forming a compressed refrigerant, a discharge port in fluid communication with the rotating screws to receive the compressed refrigerant and discharge the refrigerant, wherein the discharge port includes an adjustable piston movable within the discharge port from a first position in which volume is higher to a second position in which volume is lower, the adjustable piston arranged and disposed to adjust volume of the discharge port in response to a change in demand. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260415 | MIXED REFRIGERANT SYSTEM AND METHOD - Provided are mixed refrigerant systems and methods and, more particularly, to a mixed refrigerant system and methods that provides greater efficiency and reduced power consumption. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260416 | LIQUEFACTION SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED PROCESSES AND METHODS - Liquefaction systems and associated processes and methods are disclosed herein. Liquefaction systems in accordance with the present technology can include a liquefier positioned to liquefy gases from an emission stream. The liquefier can include a compressor configured to compress a first gas to produce a first liquid, and to compress a second gas to produce a second liquid. The first liquid can be directed to a first collection tank and the second liquid can be directed to a second collection tank. In some embodiments, a liquefaction system can direct a portion of a compressed liquid to a liquefier to pre-cool gases in the emission stream and/or to cool gases at various stages of compression. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260417 | MIXED-REFLUX FOR HEAVIES REMOVAL IN LNG PROCESSING - Systems and methods for removing heavy hydrocarbons are provided. Methods for liquefying a natural gas stream include: (a) cooling at least a portion of the natural gas stream in an upstream refrigeration cycle of a liquefaction process to produce a cooled natural gas stream; (b) separating via a first distillation column the cooled natural gas stream into a first top fraction and a first bottom fraction, wherein the first fraction does not freeze in a subsequent downstream step of the liquefaction process; (c) separating via a second distillation column the first bottom fraction into a second top fraction and a second bottom fraction, wherein the second top fraction at least a portion of a reflux stream; (d) optionally separating via a third distillation column the second bottom fraction into a third top fraction and a third bottom fraction, wherein the third top fraction forms a portion of the reflux stream; and (e) introducing the reflux stream into the first distillation column. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260418 | Method to Maximize LNG Plant Capacity in All Seasons - As described herein, a method and system for operating a liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant are provided. The method and system also provide for domestic natural gas production. In the present methods and systems, substantially all of the natural gas produced from a well or formation is processed to form LNG; a portion of the LNG produced is regasified; and the regasification is utilized to cool the inlet air to the gas turbines in the LNG plant, either directly or indirectly. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260419 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING SECONDARY CONDENSER DUTY - A portion of the overhead vapor from a distillation column is used to heat a process stream. The temperature and flow rate of the stream out of a heat exchanger are controlled so that the vapor is condensed. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260420 | FLEXIBLE NGL RECOVERY METHODS AND CONFIGURATIONS - A natural gas liquids plant uses a demethanizer and a deethanizer in a two-column or single column configuration that can be used for ethane recovery and ethane rejection. During ethane recovery, 95% ethane recovery and 99% propane recovery are achieved, while during ethane rejection the sales gas Wobbe Index requirement is maintained while maintaining 95% propane recovery. A residue gas recycle exchanger is most preferably configured to use the demethanizer overhead product to either cool a portion of the residue gas and a portion of the feed gas during ethane recovery, or to cool a portion of the feed gas using two distinct heat transfer areas to produce a feed gas reflux at significantly lower temperature. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260421 | Systems and Methods for Enhanced Recovery of NGL Hydrocarbons - Systems and methods for the enhanced recovery of ethane and heavier hydrocarbons using an absorbing agent. Typical absorbing agents include one or more C3+ alkanes. The systems and methods separate components of a feed gas containing methane and heavier hydrocarbons, which maximizes ethane recovery, without requiring appreciable increases in capital and operating costs, and improves the safety margin with respect to the risk of CO | 2014-09-18 |
20140260422 | Low Temperature Air Separation Process for Producing Pressurized Gaseous Product - A compressed air stream is cooled in an exchanger to form a compressed cooled air stream. The stream is then cryogenically compressed in a first compressor to form a first pressurized gas stream. The first pressurized gas stream is further cooled in the exchanger, cryogenically compressed in a second compressor, and then it is cooled and partially liquefied. The cooled and partially liquefied product is then fed to a system of distillation columns. A liquid product is removed from the system of distillation columns. This product is then pressurized, vaporized and warmed in the exchanger to yield pressurized gaseous product. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260423 | Anklet - An anklet for encircling an ankle is described. The anklet includes a first free end and a second free end. A plurality of interconnecting elements is arranged sequentially from the first free end to the second free end. A connection means is connected to the first free end and is configured to connect to the second free end. A plurality of chimes connected to the anklet. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260424 | JEWELRY PIECE WITH INTERCHANGEABLE RFID TAG - An apparatus for conveniently and unobtrusively carrying a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag. A RFID tag is disposed within a channel defined by a jewelry piece and covered with a decorative element or cap. The RFID tag is a passive-, battery-assisted passive-, or active-type RFID tag. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260425 | BANDS WITH BUCKLES & METHODS & APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING BAND & BUCKLE COMPONENTS - In a personalized band closed by a side release buckle comprising a hook fixedly attached to each end of the band and a double-sided catch for receiving and securing the hooks. A display panel for separately displaying band straps and personalized catches. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260426 | RING PROTECTION DEVICE - Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a ring protection device. The ring protection device can have a shell layer to at least partially encase a ring. The ring protection device can have a shell layer containing a housing segment. The segments of the shell layer can be connected to other segments via a hinge mechanism. The shell segments and hinge mechanism can be configured to encase a ring and protect it from damage. The shell layer can be connected to a sealing layer to aid the ring protection functionality. The hinge mechanism can be opened and closed to insert and remove a ring into the ring protection device. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260427 | System And Method To Coat Glass Gobs With A Lubricating Dispersion During The Drop To Blank Molds - A system and method for coating glass gobs with a liquid-based lubricating dispersion during their drop to blank glass container molds which provides sufficient lubrication to the glass container molds without requiring swabbing of the glass container molds. The lubricating dispersion is sprayed onto hot glass gobs as they fall from the gob supply system prior to their distribution by the gob distribution system into blank molds. The lubricating dispersion coats the falling glass gobs to lubricate the glass gobs as well as the molds. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260428 | System And Method To Coat Glass Gobs With A Lubricating Dispersion During The Drop To Blank Molds - A system and method for coating glass gobs with a liquid-based lubricating dispersion during their drop to blank glass container molds which provides sufficient lubrication to the glass container molds without requiring swabbing of the glass container molds. The lubricating dispersion is sprayed onto hot glass gobs as they fall from the gob supply system prior to their distribution by the gob distribution system into blank molds. The lubricating dispersion coats the falling glass gobs to lubricate the glass gobs as well as the molds. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260429 | ANNEALING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FLOAT GLASS - An annealing apparatus for a float glass continuously anneals a glass ribbon molded in a float bath. The annealing apparatus includes a lehr housing having an inlet and an outlet for the glass ribbon, a plurality of lehr rolls rotatably installed to the lehr housing in a width direction of the lehr housing, and labyrinth seals installed between the lehr rolls and sidewalls of the lehr housing, respectively, to prevent sulfurous acid gas supplied into the lehr housing from discharging out. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260430 | LASER BEAM ANNEALING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - A laser beam annealing apparatus includes a substrate support configured to support a substrate on which a silicon layer is formed, a laser beam irradiator configured to irradiate a laser beam onto the silicon layer, a photographic unit configured to obtain data with respect to at least a part of the substrate, and a position adjuster configured to adjust a position of at least one of the substrate support or the laser beam irradiator based on the data obtained by the photographic unit. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260431 | GLASS SHEET SUPPORT STRUCTURE - A support structure for supporting a heated glass sheet in connection with a bending operation includes a frame, a support ring adjustably supported on the frame for supporting a peripheral portion of the glass sheet, and multiple rib assemblies associated with the frame. Each rib assembly includes a laterally extending rib supported on the frame and multiple spaced apart support members connected to the rib and configured such that at least a portion of each support member is adjustable with respect to the rib. Furthermore, each support member is configured to contact a respective inner portion of the glass sheet to support the respective inner portion of the glass sheet until the glass sheet has been sufficiently cooled. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260432 | PANEL-COOLED SUBMERGED COMBUSTION MELTER GEOMETRY AND METHODS OF MAKING MOLTEN GLASS - A melter apparatus includes a floor, a ceiling, and a substantially vertical wall connecting the floor and ceiling at a perimeter of the floor and ceiling, a melting zone being defined by the floor, ceiling and wall, the melting zone having a feed inlet and a molten glass outlet positioned at opposing ends of the melting zone. The melting zone includes an expanding zone beginning at the inlet and extending to an intermediate location relative to the opposing ends, and a narrowing zone extending from the intermediate location to the outlet. One or more burners, at least some of which are positioned to direct combustion products into the melting zone under a level of molten glass in the zone, are also provided. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260433 | Apparatus For Melting And Refining Silica-Based Glass - An apparatus for melting and refining a silica-based glass composition includes a vertical first reaction chamber having an input adjacent to a lower end for receiving glass-forming components. The glass-forming components are heated to elevated temperature during upward flow through the vertical first reaction chamber to form a glass precursor melt adjacent to an upper end of the vertical first reaction chamber. A vertical second reaction chamber has an input adjacent to an upper end and an output adjacent to a lower end for delivering glass melt. A cross passage connects the upper end of the vertical first reaction chamber to the upper end of the vertical second reaction chamber such that the precursor melt flows from the vertical first reaction chamber through the cross passage and then through the vertical second reaction chamber to homogenize the precursor melt. Vacuum preferably is applied to the cross passage both to assist upward flow through the vertical first reaction chamber, and to assist refining of the precursor melt during such upward flow and during flow through the cross passage. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260434 | DEVICE DELIVERING GLASS FIBRES WITH A REDUCED PRECIOUS METAL CONTENT - The invention relates to a device delivering filaments of molten material, especially glass, by Joule heating using a power supply, comprising side plates, a bottom plate provided with nozzles for the flow of the molten material and optionally an upper screen, is characterized in that at least one of these parts capable of being in contact with the molten material is formed by: | 2014-09-18 |
20140260435 | Circular Knitting Machine With Mounting Arrangement For Sinker Cams - Sinker cam segments in a circular knitting machine are located with respect to the generally radial direction by a generally radially inwardly facing location surface disposed radially outward of the segments. Each segment's radially outer end defines a contact region that abuts the locating surface. The contact region can be complementary surface contour to that of the locating surface, or a pair of discrete, spaced contact points protruding out from the radially outer end of the segment. The contact region is a reference for positioning the sinker cam segment with respect to the generally radial direction. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260436 | Corrugated Knit Sleeve and Method of Construction Thereof - A knit tubular sleeve for providing abrasion resistance and expansion restriction to an elastic elongate member extending therethrough and method of construction thereof is provided. The knit tubular sleeve includes a knit tubular wall extending along a longitudinal axis between opposite ends. The knit wall has a plurality of coaxially aligned first regions forming crests spaced axially from one another by intermediate second regions forming troughs between the crests. The first and second regions are knitted over a plurality of courses, with each of the courses comprising a plurality of knit stitches extending circumferentially around the longitudinal axis. The courses of the first regions are formed with a different pattern of knit stitches from the courses of the second regions, wherein the second regions provide the wall with a decreased capacity to expand radially relative to the first regions, thereby inhibiting the elongate member against radial expansion. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260437 | Skin-Contacting Tubular Fabric Underlay For Use Beneath A Therapeutic or Prosthetic Device - A skin-contacting fabric underlay for use beneath a therapeutic or prosthetic device on a human or animal body part is formed as a tube of knitted fabric. The yarns forming the fabric have a core of elastic material surrounded by moisture-transporting filaments of substantially non-elastic material, the yarn having elasticity, the fabric having a warp-knitted structure characterized by an artificial terry surface on an inner skin-contacting surface of the tube. The artificial terry surface is formed by underlaps of the yarn, in which the elasticity of the yarn causes the underlaps to draw up and form artificial terry loops that contact the skin of the body part about which the tube is sleeved. The artificial terry loops serve to space overlaps of the yarn from the skin and to move moisture away from the skin. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260438 | LEATHER-PUNCHING DEVICE, LEATHER-PUNCHING METHOD AND LEATHER SHEET - A leather punching device | 2014-09-18 |
20140260439 | MOTORCYCLE LOCKING DEVICES - Disclosed herein are locking devices for securing a motorcycle by holding or clamping a brake lever toward the throttle such that operation of the motorcycle is impaired. Disclosed locking devices include a first rigid arm with a female locking mechanism at one end and a second rigid arm pivotably coupled to the opposite end and having an male engagement portion with a plurality of notches that is insertable into and lockable with the female locking mechanism. The device has an open position wherein the first and second arms are pivoted away from each other such that device is positionable around a throttle and a brake lever of a motorcycle. The locking device also has a closed position wherein the engagement portion of the second arm is inserted into the female locking mechanism such that the device holds the brake lever toward the throttle such that a brake of the motorcycle is engaged and the motorcycle is restricted from rolling. A motion sensor system can also be included. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260440 | RESTRAINT DEVICE - A restraint device having a tubular body with a handle at one end and a telescopic extension rod at the other end which allows the overall length of the body to be selectively adjusted. A cuff is attached to a tether at the end of the rod in a non-deployed position. The tether can be released so a law enforcement officer can loosely control a detainee. Electrical circuitry in the body is connected to electrodes on the lower end of the handle and on the cuff so a disabling charge can be delivered. The device is also useful to civilians as a protective device when jogging, walking, bicycling or the like. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260441 | DEVICE FOR LOCKING AN ARTICLE - A pin lock device for securing an article, including a lock base and a removable lock device that locks to the lock base. A plurality of control pins disposed in pin bores that communicate with a mounting post through tumbler channels. Alignment of recesses in the control pins releases the locking device from the post. The locking device allows the user to secure an article, such as a handgun, on the post in a secure and accessible manner. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260442 | ANTI-THEFT RING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE - An anti-theft ring assembly includes a product engagement member having a display member that supports the ring during use and a securing member (for example a tear resistant tie or strap) that secures the ring to the display member; the anti-theft ring assembly also including an anchoring device having a support member and a tether for securing the product engagement member to the support member while allowing removal of the product engagement member from a display. In one embodiment, the support member may include a base having protrusions for connecting the tether thereto and the display member may be a seat for supporting a shank of the ring and a portion of the tether. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260443 | Docking Apparatus - Some examples of a docking apparatus can be implemented to include a key-lockable mechanical mount. The mount includes a housing, a locking unit, a pinion and a lock plate. The locking unit is disposed on the housing and includes a lock mandrel. The locking unit is configured to be rotated to either an open position or a closed position with a key. The A pinion is mounted to the lock mandrel. The pinion is configured to rotate in response to a rotation of the locking unit using the key. The lock plate is configured to be received in the housing. The lock plate is configured either to rotate in response to the rotation of the pinion or to be driven by springs. The lock plate is configured to capture a mounting plate configured to attach to electronic equipment. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260444 | FILE CABINET DRAWER LOCKING DEVICE - A locking system for standard file drawer cabinets, and in particular steel-constructed filing cabinets. The system includes a first locking device including a main elongated member that includes a locking end portion and an opposing attaching end portion, the attaching end portion including an upturned wall at the distal end of the attaching end, and a laterally-extending hooking member extending from an upper end of the upturned wall toward the locking end portion, substantially parallel to the main elongated member, the hooking member spaced apart from the main elongated member at the attaching end by a gap having a dimension, wherein the gap accommodates insertion of the thickness of an inwardly extending wall of a filing cabinet that defines the upper edge of the file drawer opening. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260445 | LOCKING DEVICES - Embodiments generally relate to locking devices. In some embodiments, a locking device may be used to secure, for example, a door to a wall. Embodiments of the locking device may include a corner plate and a side plate. One section of the corner plate may be oriented at an angle to another section of the corner plate. The corner plate and the side plate may cooperatively engage at least one lock to prevent relative motion between two surfaces and/or objects when the locking device is in a locked state. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260446 | ENERGY ABSORBING LOCK SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A door lock secures a door when closed within a doorframe. The lock includes a bolt guide, a bolt, a bolt actuator, and a bolt receiver. The bolt includes a first portion that is adjacent to a proximal end and a second portion that is adjacent a distal end of the bolt. The actuator moves the bolt along the bolt guide between a locked position and an unlocked position. The second portion extends beyond the guide when in the locked position and is received by the receiver. The bolt deforms within the receiver and thereby predominantly absorbs energy from an intrusion load. A maximum deformation of the bolt prior to failure of the lock from the intrusion load is at least 4%, 25%, or 120% of a thickness of the bolt. A maximum deformation of the bolt prior to failure of the lock may be at least 40%, 55%, or 72% of a maximum overall deflection of the lock. The receiver may include a deformation guide that guides deformation of the bolt. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260447 | DOOR ENTRY SYSTEM - A door entry device comprising includes a case, a key holder and a key pad. The case covers a door-locking device on a door. The key holder has a slot into which a key end fits. The knob is mounted on the case. A currently active security code can be entered into the keypad. When the currently active security code has been entered into the keypad, turning the knob results in turning the key holder to unlock the door-locking device. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260448 | INTERCONNECTED LOCKING SYSTEM - An interconnected locking system in which multiple locks may be interconnected to be locked and/or unlocked in a coordinated manner. In one embodiment, the locking system allows a user to lock or unlock a door with multiple locking points with a single activation of one of the locks, such as when a deadbolt or lever is activated. The multiple locking points communicate together wirelessly, for example, to activate all the locking points as desired or set by the user. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260449 | WIRELESS LOCKSET WITH INTEGRATED ANTENNA, TOUCH ACTIVATION, AND LIGHT COMMUNICATION METHOD - A wireless electromechanical lock with one or more of an internal antenna, touch activation, and/or a light communication device that acts as a user interface. In some embodiments, the lock utilizes an antenna near the exterior face of the lockset, designed inside the metal body of the lockset itself. A light communication device is provided in some embodiments to communicate information, visually, to the user via animations and dynamic displays of light. In some embodiments, the lockset includes a touch activation capability, which can be used to lock/unlock the lock and/or otherwise provide input. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260450 | ELECTRONIC LOCKING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An electronic locking mechanism has a body portion with movable retaining members that are controlled utilizing an electrically controlled actuator. The actuator operates the retaining member to move radially outwardly of the body portion circumference in a locked position and allows the retaining member to move radially inwardly of the circumference in an unlocked position. An electronic key can be utilized to operate the electronic locking mechanism. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260451 | ELECTRO-MECHANICAL LOCKS WITH BEZEL TURNING FUNCTION - The present disclosure provides an electro-mechanical lock assembly which illustratively includes a motor, a gear, a driver, a torque member, a housing, and a bezel. The motor is operable upon selective input. The motor is also coupled to the driver to engage both the gear and the housing when the motor is in operation. The bezel is attached to the gear such that when the driver is engaged with both the gear and the housing, manual rotation of the bezel will rotate the housing. The housing is attached to the torque member which is configured to move a latch such that when the bezel rotates the latch is moved. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260452 | Electronic Lock - An electronic lock is disclosed, which generally comprises a main lock body, a control mechanism being cooperatively connected with the main lock body, and at least one portable communication device. The control mechanism includes a connection interface connecting to the main lock body, a central processing unit connecting to the connection interface, a communication unit connecting to the central processing unit, and a power supply unit connecting to the central processing unit. The portable communication device, being capable of conducting a handshake communication with the communication unit of the control mechanism, so that the control mechanism can be controlled by the portable communication device to conduct a locking or unlocking operation for the main lock body. The portable communication device can be used as a key and can be appropriately copied through the control mechanism. Furthermore, the present invention allows authorization division for the key to increase the security. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260453 | ELECTRONIC LOCKING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An electronic locking mechanism has a body portion with movable retaining members that are controlled utilizing an electrically controlled actuator. The actuator operates the retaining member to move radially outwardly of the body portion circumference in a locked position and allows the retaining member to move radially inwardly of the circumference in an unlocked position. An electronic key can be utilized to operate the electronic locking mechanism. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260454 | ELECTRONIC LOCKING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An electronic locking mechanism has a body portion with movable retaining members that are controlled utilizing an electrically controlled actuator. The actuator operates the retaining member to move radially outwardly of the body portion circumference in a locked position and allows the retaining member to move radially inwardly of the circumference in an unlocked position. An electronic key can be utilized to operate the electronic locking mechanism. | 2014-09-18 |