38th week of 2022 patent applcation highlights part 31 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20220298693 | LAUNDRY APPARATUS INCLUDING A TANGLE-FREE OPTION AND METHOD OF OPERATING A LAUNDRY APPARATUS - A method of operating a laundry treatment apparatus includes receiving a tangle-free selection signal corresponding to a tangle-free option distinct from a default option, adjusting one or more parameters of an agitation cycle according to the tangle-free option in response to receiving the tangle-free selection signal, and initiating a washing operation incorporating the one or more adjusted parameters. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298694 | WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCE AND A METHOD FOR PREVENTING OVERSUDS EVENTS - A washing machine appliance may include a tub, a basket, a valve, a spout, a dispenser, a motor, and a controller. The basket may be rotatably mounted and define a chamber for receipt of articles for washing. The valve may be disposed upstream from the tub. The spout may be directed at the tub downstream from the valve. The dispenser may be upstream from the tub for dispensing detergent into the tub. The motor may be in mechanical communication with the basket. The controller may be configured for controlling the washing machine appliance. The controller may be configured to initiate an oversuds-sensitive operation. The oversuds-sensitive operation may include detecting one or more resultant conditions from one or more previous wash cycles of the washing machine appliance, determining an adjusted operating parameter based on the detected resultant conditions, and directing detergent dispensing according to the adjusted operating parameter. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298695 | DRAINAGE PASSAGE INCLUDING FILTER AND WASHING MACHINE HAVING THE SAME - A washing machine including a drainage pump to discharge water from a tub of the washing machine through a drainage passage, a first filter to which the water flows due to the drainage pump and provided along the drainage passage to filter out foreign matter equal to or greater than predetermined size, and a second filter to which the water flows from the first filter and provided along the drainage passage and to filter out foreign matter smaller than the predetermined size, wherein the drainage passage includes a first connecting hose to guide the water to flow from the tub to the first filter, a second connecting hose to guide the water to flow from the first filter to the second filter, and a drainage hose to guide the water to be discharged from the second filter to the outside of the washing machine. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298696 | METHOD FOR EVALUATING FIBER PRODUCTS - A method evaluates a fiber product and includes washing at least one fiber product by a washing machine and washing conditions defined in ISO 6330 (2012), collecting fiber fragments discharged from a wastewater outlet of the washing machine by a filter with a sieve opening of 5 to 20 μm, and measuring a weight of the fiber fragments. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298697 | OZONE INJECTION SYSTEMS - An ozone laundry system that injects ozone into the chemical injection system in order to allow the system to inject ozone as other cleaning chemicals are injected into the washer. This allows ozone to be injected through the wash cycle rather than just during the initial fill phase and additional avoids the expense and maintenance of adding ozone recirculation plumping to an ozone laundry system. Accordingly, ozone levels may be maintained at superior levels throughout the wash cycle. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298698 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VARYING OZONE PRODUCTION BASED UPON OZONE DEMAND - An ozone production method and system for producing ozone which comprises a plurality of washing machines, an ozone generator for generating ozone, and an ozone supply conduit for supplying ozone from the ozone generator to the washing machines. Each washing machine has a respective venturi, located between a water source and an inlet to the washing machine. The venturi is connected to the ozone supply conduit so that, as water flows through the respective venturi, such water flow creates a negative pressure within the ozone supply conduit. At least one sensor is located so as to detect the negative pressure created within the ozone supply conduit. The at least one sensor is connected to a control box, coupled to the ozone generator, which controls ozone production of the ozone generator depending upon the negative pressure generated within the ozone supply conduit. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298699 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS - A laundry treating apparatus having a tub, a drum rotatably disposed inside the tub and configured to store laundry therein, and a connector connecting the drum to a rotary shaft of a motor for transferring a rotation power to the drum. The connector includes a first body having a first body hub fixed to the drum and a first body arm extending from the first body hub fixed to the drum, a second body having a second body hub coupled to the rotary shaft and a second body arm extending from the second body hub along the first body arm, and connecting portions connecting the first body and the second body in a manner that the first body is spaced apart from the second body. The connecting portions are spaced apart from each other along a longitudinal direction of the first body arm to allow water to pass therebetween. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298700 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS - A laundry treating apparatus having a tub configured to store water, a drum rotatably disposed inside the tub and configured to store laundry therein and a connector connecting the drum to a rotary shaft of a motor for transferring a rotation power to the drum. The connector includes a body hub fixed to the drum and coupled to the rotary shaft, and a body arm fixed to the drum and extending from the body hub in a direction away from the body hub. The body arm has holes penetrating the body arm and allowing water to pass therethrough. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298701 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS - A laundry treating apparatus having a tub configured to store water, a drum rotatably disposed inside the tub and configured to store laundry therein, and a connector connecting the drum to a rotary shaft of a motor for transferring a rotation power to the drum. The connector includes a body hub fixed to the drum and coupled to the rotary shaft, and a body arm fixed to the drum and extending from the body hub in a direction away from the body hub. The body arm includes paths allowing water to pass therethrough, the paths extend in a curved manner or a bent manner inside the body arm. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298702 | WASHER APPLIANCE WITH REMOVABLE AGITATOR POST AND TORQUE TRANSMITTING SHAPE - A washing appliance including a removable agitator post having a recess configured for complementary receipt of an impeller interface. A plurality of apertures can be spaced around a bottom end of the agitator post. A plurality of alignment pins may extend from the impeller interface and into the plurality of apertures. The alignment pins can be movable in and out of the apertures so that the agitator post can be secured to, or released from, the impeller interface. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298703 | WASHER APPLIANCE WITH REMOVABLE AGITATOR POST USING LATCHES AND TORQUE TRANSMITTING SHAPE - A washer appliance includes an impeller and impeller interface. An agitator post is removably positioned upon the impeller interface. A plurality of latches are supported by the agitator post and spaced apart circumferentially. Each latch may be configured for pivoting in and out of one of a plurality of latch recesses provided by the impeller interface when the agitator post is positioned on the impeller interface. Biasing members urge the latch into the latch recesses when the agitator post is positioned on the impeller interface. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298704 | WASHER APPLIANCE WITH REMOVABLE AGITATOR POST AND DEPRESSIBLE FEATURES FOR RELEASABLE ATTACHMENT - A washing appliance having a cabinet and a wash tub positioned in the cabinet and defining a wash chamber. A wash drum is rotatably mounted within the wash chamber and is configured for receiving articles for washing. An impeller is positioned in the wash drum. An agitator post is removably received into a an impeller recess using depressible features for releasable attachment. A removable cap can be placed on the top end of the agitator or into the impeller recess. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298705 | WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCE HAVING A REMOVABLE AGITATOR - A washing machine appliance or agitation element may include an impeller base and an extended post. The impeller base may include an impeller platform and a mounting face. The mounting face may define a recessed cup. The extended post may be removably attached to the impeller base to rotate therewith. The extended post may define an interior cavity. The extended post may include a mating collar and a connector bar. The mating collar may have a mating face disposed in selective engagement with the mounting face at the recessed cup. The connector bar may include an attachment piston slidably received within the interior cavity radially inward from the mating collar to move between a locked position and an unlocked position. The attachment piston may be in selective engagement with an inner surface of the mating collar at the locked position. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298706 | TRAVEL CYCLE FOR A WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCE - A washing machine appliance includes a wash tub positioned within a cabinet, a wash basket rotatably mounted within the wash tub, and a user interface panel positioned on the cabinet for facilitating user interaction with the washing machine appliance. A controller is configured to receive a command to initiate an appliance travel cycle and implement a responsive action to prepare the washing machine appliance for travel. The responsive action may be the automated adjustment of one or more operating parameters of the washing machine, such as performing a load sensing procedure, rinsing the wash tub, closing the water supply valves, etc. In addition, the responsive action may include providing a user instruction to prepare the washing machine appliance, e.g., by plugging bulk reservoirs, removing hoses, addressing any error codes, etc. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298707 | TRAVEL CYCLE FOR A COMBINATION WASHER AND DRYER APPLIANCE - A laundry appliance and a method of operating the same are provided. In one aspect, the laundry appliance includes a laundry basket rotatably mounted within a tub that defines a chamber that is in fluid communication with a conditioning system of the laundry appliance that circulates heated air through the chamber. A controller is configured to receive a command to initiate an appliance travel cycle and implement a responsive action to prepare the laundry appliance for travel. The responsive action may be the automated adjustment of one or more operating parameters of the laundry appliance, such as performing a load sensing procedure, rinsing and/or drying the chamber, closing the water supply valves, etc. In addition, the responsive action may include providing a user instruction to prepare the laundry appliance, e.g., by cleaning the lint filter, emptying the condensate collection tank, removing hoses and cables, addressing any error codes, etc. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298708 | DISPENSER FOR A LAUNDRY WASHING MACHINE WITH OVERFLOW CONFIGURATION - A dispenser for a laundry washing machine. The dispenser includes one or more screens adjacent one or more detergent trays. The one or more screens reduce the splashing of fluid to adjacent detergent trays. The one or more screens, or portions thereof, may include a plurality of though openings in fluid communication between one or more sprayers and one or more detergent trays. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298709 | MODULAR CHEMICAL DISPENSER AND PUMP FOR SAME - A chemical dispenser ( | 2022-09-22 |
20220298710 | WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCE WITH WASH DRUM CLEANING SYSTEM - A washing machine appliance with a wash drum cleaning system. A nozzle located in the cabinet and outside of the wash drum directs fluid at an exterior surface of the wash drum for cleaning. The exterior surface of the wash drum is cleaned as it rotates within the wash tub. The nozzle is positioned to clean a portion of the exterior surface where contaminants may accumulate. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298711 | METHOD OF DETERMINING VOLUME OF WATER TO ADD TO FIRST AND SECOND WASHING COMPARTMENTS OF A WASHING MACHINE AS A FUNCTION OF DETERMINED MOMENT OF INERTIA - A washing machine includes a first washing compartment to hold a first set of articles to be washed and a second washing compartment to holds a second set of articles to be washed, the second washing compartment having an inserted position and a removed position. A liquid flow valve is configured to connect to an external liquid source to selectively control flow of liquid from the external liquid source and into one or more of the first washing compartment and the second washing compartment. An electric motor is configured to rotate the first washing compartment, and the second washing compartment, when the second washing compartment is in the inserted position. A controller, in communication with the electric motor, determines a mass of the second set of articles and then determines, as a function of the determined mass, a volume of water to be added to the second washing compartment. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298712 | NEW FILTER, FILTER UNIT, TREATMENT APPARATUS, METHOD AND USE - This invention relates to a filter which is especially for filtering microfibres which can, for example, originate from the washing of textiles. The filter is rotatable around an axis of rotation. The filter provides good filtering efficiency and improved resistance to blocking. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298713 | HINGE SYSTEM FOR TOUCHLESS COMMERCIAL APPLIANCES - A contactless laundry treating apparatus may include a cabinet having a front panel defining an access opening configured to receive laundry items, door attached to the front panel via a hinge assembly, where the hinge assembly may include a hydraulic system arranged on an interior of the front panel within the cabinet configured to engage with a connecting hook arranged within the door to selectively apply an outward force on the connecting hook to open the door and an inward force on the connecting hook to close the door. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298714 | WASHING MACHINE AND/OR DRYER - A washing machine and/or dryer, having a housing, a flap integrated into the housing, and a tab made of a soft and/or flexible material, which tab is arranged on the flap such that it is arranged in a protruding manner relative to the housing and the flap, and is designed such that, by pulling on the tab, a folding of the flap from the housing is triggered. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298715 | Drying Rack - A drying rack includes a base slab and elongated members having a first end and a second end. The second end is bifurcated with a first branch and a second branch. The elongated members have a stored position, with a second end of each of the elongated members inserted into a slot in the base slab with the first branch engaging a first face of the base slab, the second branch engaging a second face of the base slab and the first end of each elongated member maintained in the slot by friction. The elongated members have an operative position, with the elongated members arranged in an upright orientation relative to first face of the base slab. When the elongated members are inserted into openings in the base slab, the bifurcated second end is too large to pass through the openings. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298716 | DRYER - The present disclosure relates to a dryer. The dryer of the present disclosure includes a cabinet forming an exterior, a drum rotatably installed inside the cabinet, a heat pump module including an evaporator, a compressor, a condenser, and an expander through which a refrigerant circulates to supply hot and dry air into the drum, a compressor chamber housing configured to reduce noise generated by the compressor and form a compressor chamber which is a space through which air flows around an outer periphery of the compressor, and a cooling fan configured to cause air to flow into the compressor chamber. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298717 | LINT FILTER LATCH - A lint filter includes a first housing and a second housing pivotally connected to the first housing, the first housing including a first latch having a first hook and a second latch having a second hook, the second housing defining a handle groove and including a first protrusion and a second protrusion, the first latch corresponding to the first protrusion and the second latch corresponding to the second protrusion such that when the lint filter is in a closed position, the first latch is latched to the first protrusion and the second latch is latched to the second protrusion. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298718 | TRAVEL CYCLE FOR A CONDENSER OR HEAT PUMP DRYER APPLIANCE - A dryer appliance and a method of operating the same are provided. In one aspect, the dryer appliance includes a drum rotatably mounted within a cabinet. The drum defines a chamber that is in fluid communication with a conditioning system of the dryer appliance that circulates heated air through the chamber. A controller is configured to receive a command to initiate an appliance travel cycle and implement a responsive action to prepare the dryer appliance for travel. The responsive action may be the automated adjustment of one or more operating parameters of the dryer appliance, such as performing a load sensing procedure, drying the chamber, closing the water supply valves, etc. In addition, the responsive action may include providing a user instruction to prepare the dryer appliance, e.g., by cleaning the lint filter, emptying the condensate collection tank, removing hoses and cables, addressing any error codes, etc. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298719 | PORTABLE GOLF GLOVE MOUNTING AND DRYING DEVICE - A portable golf glove mounting and drying device including an elongate woven fabric sheath having two spaced apart ends, two spaced apart sides, a front planar face, and a back planar face, with a second end of the two spaced apart ends being permanently enclosed; a golf glove mounting member permanently affixed on an outermost surface of the front planar face of the elongate woven fabric sheath, the golf glove mounting member configured for temporary attachment of a golf glove thereto for a predetermined time period for air and/or wind drying of the golf glove; and a magnet either removably or permanently positioned within the elongate woven fabric sheath. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298720 | Stable Support Element For An Active Ingredient For Treating A Piece Of Clothing - A support element for an active ingredient for treating a piece of clothing, the support element being designed to have hot steam flowing therethrough transversely to a main extension plane and to enrich the steam with the active ingredient in the process. The invention is characterized in that the support element has a structure-stabilizing frame extending in the main plane and at least two chambers which are separated from one another, the active ingredient being stored in at least one of the chambers. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298721 | LAUNDRY FOLDING APPLIANCE AND AUTOMATED METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME - A laundry folding appliance includes one or more folding panels mechanically coupled to a cabinet and at least partially defining a folding surface for receiving articles of clothing. An actuating assembly selectively pivots the folding panels to fold the articles of clothing and a camera assembly is positioned in view of the folding surface. A controller obtains one or more images using the camera assembly, identifies the laundry articles positioned on the folding surface by analyzing the one or more images using a laundry identification model, determines a folding protocol for folding the laundry article, and operates the actuating assembly to fold the laundry article in accordance with the folding protocol. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298722 | LAUNDRY FOLDING APPLIANCE INCLUDING A CLOSET INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A laundry folding appliance includes one or more folding panels mechanically coupled to a cabinet and at least partially defining a folding surface for receiving articles of clothing. An actuating assembly selectively pivots the folding panels to fold the articles of clothing and a camera assembly is positioned in view of the folding surface. A controller obtains one or more images using the camera assembly, identifies the laundry articles positioned on the folding surface by analyzing the one or more images using a laundry identification model, adds the laundry articles to a closet inventory list, and subsequently provides a clothing recommendation selected from the closet inventory list based at least in part on a recommendation model. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298723 | WASHING UNIT, PLANAR WASHING MACHINE AND METHOD - A washing unit, planar washing machine and method for washing planar textile products. The washing unit (WU) comprises at least two rotating suction heads ( | 2022-09-22 |
20220298724 | Three-Dimensional Preview of Laser-Finished Apparel - A system allows a user to create new designs for apparel and preview these designs before manufacture. Software and lasers are used in finishing apparel to produce a desired wear pattern or other design. The user's preview may be based upon a two-dimensional image of a wear pattern in a laser input file and, from a set of two-dimensional images of a base garment, create a three-dimensional view of the base garment with the wear pattern. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298725 | CELLULOSE MATERIAL PLASTICIZATION AND VISCOSITY CONTROLLED CELLULOSIC MATERIAL - The invention relates to method for producing viscosity controlled cellulosic material having a viscosity value in a range between 150 ml/g and 500 ml/g in a continuous process, the method comprising the following steps: i) forming a cellulose-water mixture ( | 2022-09-22 |
20220298726 | CROSSLINKED PULPS, CELLULOSE ETHER PRODUCTS MADE THEREFROM; AND RELATED METHODS OF MAKING PULPS AND CELLULOSE ETHER PRODUCTS - Pulps, cellulose ether products, and methods of making pulps are described. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298727 | BASIC STRUCTURE OF A CLOTHING FOR A MACHINE FOR PRODUCING OR PROCESSING A FIBROUS MATERIAL WEB AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - A basic structure of a clothing for a machine for producing or processing a fibrous web, in particular a paper, cardboard or tissue web. The basic structure has at least a first flat fabric of fabric type A and a second flat fabric of fabric type B, and, furthermore, two loop elements. The loop elements are formed in each case from a flat fabric piece which has a first portion of fabric type A and a second portion of fabric type B. The first portion is laid down on the second portion in such a way that the folding point is formed at a spacing of less than 5 cm, in particular less than 1 cm, from the changeover position between the fabric type A and the fabric type B. The first and the second flat fabric are arranged above one another, and the two loop elements are arranged in each case at a face-side, front end. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298728 | ROADWAY SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR RAILWAY GRADE CROSSING - An improved railway roadway crossing support system uses a foundation pile, support brackets and connecting hardware to provide vehicle traffic road support separated from the railroad ballast and track support system. The improved railway roadway crossing support system separates the roadway support system from the track support system so that the roadway support system can last longer and be repaired separately from the track support system. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298729 | ARRANGMENT FOR ADJUSTING MOISTURE CONTENT OF THE SOIL OF A SPORTS FIELD - Arrangement for adjusting the soil moisture of a sports field, the structure (S) of which contains a field surface (P), a tread layer ( | 2022-09-22 |
20220298730 | AUTOMATED SPRAY SYSTEM FOR A MILLING MACHINE - A spray system for a milling machine includes a plurality of flow adjustment assemblies, which include a flow adjustment assembly, and a spray controller. The flow adjustment assembly includes a pressure sensor and a valve. The spray controller is configured to receive, from a user interface, an input that indicates a desired flow rate of a fluid through the flow adjustment assembly. The spray controller is configured to receive, from the pressure sensor, a pressure measurement of the fluid. The spray controller is configured to determine, based on receiving the pressure measurement, a desired opening size of the valve to enable the desired flow rate of the fluid. The spray controller is configured to actuate the valve to adjust an opening size of the valve to equal the desired opening size and cause the fluid to flow through the flow adjustment assembly at the desired flow rate. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298731 | PAVER WITH RELEASABLE CONTROL PANEL HAVING AN EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH - A road building machine for laying asphalt with a control switch ( | 2022-09-22 |
20220298732 | MECHANICALLY EXPANDABLE AND COLLAPSIBLE TRAFFIC WARNING DEVICE - The present invention relates to a mechanically expandable and collapsible traffic warning device safety marker comprising a base member, a controllable linear motion machine assembly and a battery with its connecting components which are contained within the base member, a collapsible body member, and an actuator switch member. The controllable linear motion machine assembly is controlled by an actuator switch member that enables the collapsible body member to mechanically collapse and expand upon user interaction. The controllable linear motion machine assembly mechanically retracts the collapsible body member to a nested position within the base member for compaction upon the user pressing the actuator switch member resulting in the mechanically expandable and collapsible traffic warning device safety marker to be easily stored within a compartment of a vehicle and mechanically expanding the expandable and collapsible body member conveniently to a ready for application condition. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298733 | Anti-Ram Barrier - At least one modular vehicular barrier includes an angle connector bracket, a first barrier arm, a second barrier arm, and a fastening mechanism. The first barrier arm is positioned in between a left plate and a right plate of the angled connector bracket as a proximal end of the first barrier arm is connected to the left and right plates. The second barrier arm is perimetrically positioned in between a front plate, a rear plate, the left plate, and the right plate of the angled connector bracket as a proximal end of the second barrier arm is removably mounted to the left and right plates through the fastening mechanism. The first barrier arm and the second barrier arm are positioned at an obtuse angle so that the modular vehicular barrier is able to lift and disable a motor vehicle, when the motor vehicle attempts to drive through. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298734 | Counterbalanced Inground Traffic Control Device - A traffic control device, for use with a roadway receiving vehicles travelling longitudinally along the roadway, includes a housing mounted transversely across the roadway with an upper supporting surface that supports the vehicles rolling over the housing. A tire puncturing frame comprised of a shaft supporting tire puncturing members thereon is rotatable within the housing between stored and working positions of the tire puncturing members relative to the upper supporting surface of the housing. Offset counterweights are coupled to the frame to bias the tire puncture members towards the working position. A latch bolt threaded into a threaded aperture in the housing selectively retains the tire puncturing frame in the stored position. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298735 | DOG WASTE REMOVAL APPARATUS - An apparatus for removing dog waste is disclosed which includes a bottom panel ( | 2022-09-22 |
20220298736 | WORK MACHINE - A work machine includes: a drive rotation speed detector configured to detect a signal indicating a rotation of a drive source; a work rotation speed detector configured to detect a signal indicating rotation of a work rotation shaft; and a control device configured to, on the basis of comparison between signals acquired from the drive rotation speed detector and the work rotation speed detector, stop the drive source in a case where there is a rotation speed difference between a driven shaft in a rotating state due to power transmission from the drive source and the work rotation shaft. The work rotation speed detector includes: a detection target member configured to rotate together with the work rotation shaft; and a sensor mounting member configured to hold a detection sensor configured to detect rotation of the detection target member. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298737 | IN-SITU TEST SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SUBGRADE DYNAMIC RESILIENT MODULUS - A loading module includes a test vehicle, a servo cylinder is mounted on the test vehicle, a piston rod of the servo cylinder is connected with a bearing plate acting on a subgrade surface, an annular loading plate is disposed around the bearing plate, and the loading plate is connected, through a force transmission rod, with a bearing tray on which a counterweight block is placed; a data collecting module includes a second high precision displacement sensor and a plurality of first high precision displacement sensors; a data processing module includes a computer, the computer is connected with a signal input end of the servo cylinder, an output end of the first high precision displacement sensor and an output end of the second high precision displacement sensor respectively, and performs inverse calculation for a dynamic resilient modulus value of a subgrade using a software. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298738 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A FOUNDATION ELEMENT IN THE GROUND AND FOUNDATION ELEMENT - The invention relates to a method for producing a foundation element in the ground, in which a hole is produced in the ground and a hardenable mass is introduced into the hole, which hardens to form the foundation element. According to the invention provision is made in that an insert body is inserted approximately centrally into the hole, the insert body being spaced apart from a circumferential wall of the hole, wherein a ring-shaped intermediate space is formed between the circumferential wall of the hole and the insert body, and in that a hardenable mass is introduced into the ring-shaped intermediate space, which hardens to form a ring-shaped foundation element. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298739 | WEAK SOIL ANCHOR DEVICE TO ANCHOR ONE OR SEVERAL STRUCTURES AND METHOD TO ARRANGE AN ANCHOR IN WEAK SOIL - Weak soil anchor device ( | 2022-09-22 |
20220298740 | RETAINING WALL SYSTEMS - A retaining wall system includes at least one wall block, at least one ground-stabilizing base body supporting the at least one wall block, a fastening body under the at least one ground-stabilizing base body, and at least one tension link attached to the at least one wall block and to the fastening body. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298741 | MODULAR WALL PANEL SECTION, SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - A modular wall panel section configured to retain ground and structural elements is provided, the section comprising one or more pillars, at least one wall panel secured to the one or more pillars, and surrounding elements coupling the one or more pillars to the at least one wall panel. Further provided is a modular wall panel system comprising two or more modular wall panel sections and wherein the two or more modular wall panel sections are coupled to one another at one of the one or more pillars. A method of installing a modular wall panel system comprising two or more modular wall panel sections is also provided. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298742 | ASSEMBLY FOR SECURELY COUPLING A TOOL ON A WORKING ARM OF A PUBLIC WORKS MACHINE WITH IMPROVED OPERATION - Quick coupler for coupling a tool on a working arm of a public works machine, with two connection components equipping the tool, two coupling components for coupling with the connection components, a security component mounted for free rotation, at least one locking component, a translationally movable release component adapted to allow the security component to rotate. The release component with at least one translationally movable part adapted to be in contact with at least one surface, the shape of which is adapted to that of the security component, and a security component with at least one surface adapted to be in sliding contact with at least one complementary shaped surface of a connection component, the sliding contact inducing a rotation of the security component when the connection component moves out of its accommodation housing defined by the first coupling component. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298743 | METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY CONTROLLING CYCLICAL OPERATIONS OF AN EARTHMOVING MACHINE - An earthmoving machine and method for automatically controlling cyclical operations of the earthmoving machine are disclosed. The earthmoving machine includes a plurality of machine elements each controlled by one or more respective actuators. the method comprises: determining a current machine state; calculating control signals for at least one actuator when the current machine state corresponds to a cyclical operation; and transmitting the control signals to the at least one actuator to automatically control the cyclical operation. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298744 | WORKING VEHICLE - A working machine includes a machine body, a dozer, a boom, an arm, a working tool, a boom cylinder, and an arm cylinder. The working machine also includes an arm crowd restricting unit and a crowd restriction releasing unit. The arm crowd restricting unit imposes a restriction on a stroke of the arm cylinder in an arm crowd direction so that a swing track of a distal end portion of the working tool is spaced from the boom cylinder. The crowd restriction releasing unit releases the restriction on the stroke of the arm cylinder to enable the arm to swing to an end of a swing range in the arm crowd direction when the boom is at a swing position at which the working tool in an operating position close to a working-tool dump position is disposed in a vicinity of a blade. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298745 | WORKING MACHINE - A working machine includes: a machine body; a prime mover that is mounted on the machine body; a fuel cylinder that contains a fuel; a vaporizer that vaporizes the fuel sent from the fuel cylinder and supplies the fuel to the prime mover; a temperature detector that detects a temperature correlating with a decrease in the temperature of the vaporizer; and a controller that imposes restraint on the flow rate of the fuel flowing from the vaporizer to the prime mover when the temperature detected by the temperature detector is lower than or equal to a first temperature. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298746 | Advanced Fiber Rope Boom Pendant Technologies for Heavy Equipment - A method and hardware for damping and controlling unwanted motion in the fixed rigging of large machines. In a first approach large clamp blocks are added to multi-cable rigging systems. These blocks use a first cable to damp the motion of an adjacent cable. The invention also encompasses adding armored sections to synthetic cables to enhance their abrasion resistance and cut resistance. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298747 | REMOTE OPERATION SYSTEM - It is possible to notify an operator of a change in radio wave intensity in addition to the radio wave intensity received by a remotely operating vehicle. A radio wave is transmitted to and received from a vehicle to operate the vehicle. A communication device | 2022-09-22 |
20220298748 | REMOTE OPERATION SUPPORT SYSTEM AND REMOTE OPERATION SUPPORT METHOD - A system or the like capable of making an operator recognize an environment around a working machine in an appropriate form in consideration of a state of the working machine. In the case where a working machine | 2022-09-22 |
20220298749 | CONTROL SYSTEM, METHOD OF CONTROLLING WORK VEHICLE, AND WORK VEHICLE - A motor grader representing a work vehicle includes a steering mechanism and a control unit. The control unit controls the steering mechanism to maintain constant, a rate of change in a direction of travel per unit travel distance of the motor grader. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298750 | CONSTRUCTION MACHINE - A hydraulic excavator includes a starter motor for starting an engine with electric power supplied from a lead-acid battery, a second electric system connected in parallel with a first electric system to connect the lead-acid battery and a 24V electrical equipment, a 48V battery for supplying electric power to the second electric system, a relay for disconnecting connection between the first electric system and the second electric system, and a vehicle body controller connected to the second electric system to control the starter motor and the relay. The vehicle body controller estimates a remaining charge amount of the lead-acid battery and disables driving of the starter motor until an estimation result is higher than or equal to a threshold, and when the estimation result is higher than or equal to the threshold, disconnects the connection between the first electric system and the second electric system by using the relay. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298751 | A METHOD OF CONTROLLING A HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR, A HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR, A HYDRAULIC SYSTEM AND A WORKING MACHINE - A method of controlling a hydraulic actuator, wherein the hydraulic actuator includes a linear double-acting output member, and at least three working chambers in fluid connection with the output member, the working chambers having respective effective areas with a non-binary relationship; wherein the method includes selectively fluidly connecting each working chamber to either a high-pressure side or a low-pressure side to provide a plurality of discrete pressurization states of the hydraulic actuator; determining at least one of the pressurization states as a prevented pressurization state; and transitioning between a plurality of allowed pressurization states among the pressurization states while preventing transition to the at least one prevented pressurization state. A hydraulic actuator and a hydraulic system are also provided. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298752 | Work Machine - There is provided a work machine which can improve accuracy of control of an actuator when a pressure difference between a hydraulic pump and the actuator is large and the demanded flow rate of the actuator is small. An auxiliary flow rate controller is configured such that an opening area of a main valve changes between a maximum opening area and zero according to the opening area of a pilot variable restrictor when the opening area of the pilot variable restrictor is equal to or more than a predetermined opening area and that the opening area of the main valve is zero irrespective of the opening area of the pilot variable restrictor when the opening area of the pilot variable restrictor is less than the predetermined opening area. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298753 | WORK VEHICLE - Provided is a work vehicle capable of attaining a maximum vehicle speed specification value set in advance for each vehicle body even in the case where a device constituting an HST traveling drive system has deteriorated over time. In a wheel loader | 2022-09-22 |
20220298754 | CONTROL VALVE OF HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FOR WORKING MACHINE - A control valve of hydraulic system for a working machine is provided, which includes a main body and a spool. The main body includes first, second, third, fourth and fifth ports, and first second, third, fourth and fifth inner fluid paths connected to the first, second, third, fourth and fifth ports, respectively. The spool is configured to move between a neutral position and a communicating position allowing fluid communication between the second inner fluid path and the fifth inner fluid path or between the first inner fluid path and the fifth inner fluid path. The spool includes a communicating hole configured to allow the fluid communication between the second port and the fourth port, or between the first port and the fourth port, when the spool is in a position between the communicating position and the neutral position. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298755 | Construction Machine - There is provided a construction machine that is capable of measuring a minute leakage flow rate of a one-sided tilting variable displacement hydraulic pump. The construction machine includes a pressure sensor that detects a pressure of a hydraulic pump, a bleed-off adjusting device that is enabled to adjust a bleed-off flow rate of the hydraulic pump, and an input device that gives an instruction for measurement of a leakage flow rate of the hydraulic pump. The controller is configured to measure, when the controller determines that the operation device is in a non-operated state and when a measuring command is inputted from the input device, a pressure of the hydraulic pump while changing a control command value for the bleed-off adjusting device in a state in which a flow rate of the hydraulic pump is maintained, and calculate the leakage flow rate of the hydraulic pump on the basis of the control command value for the bleed-off adjusting device at the time that the pressure of the hydraulic pump is stabilized at a predetermined pressure. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298756 | DISPLAY SYSTEM FOR WORK VEHICLE, AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING WORK VEHICLE - This display system is provided with: an image acquisition unit for acquiring a captured image obtained by capturing an image around a work vehicle; a detection unit for detecting an obstacle around the work vehicle; and a display control unit which, on the basis of the result of detection of the obstacle, generates a signal for displaying a marker image in a position corresponding to the obstacle, and a signal for causing the form of the marker image to change over time. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298757 | AUTOMATIC SENSOR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM AND IDENTIFICATION METHOD IN CONSTRUCTION MACHINE - To reduce the burden of an operator when performing a task for identifying which posture information detection sensor is mounted on which front member in a construction machine where the posture information detection sensors are mounted on multiple front members constituting a working machine. An automatic identification system is provided which has an identification task start button for being operated to start an identification task, a front member control means for outputting a control instruction for driving and stopping multiple front members sequentially, individually, and automatically, and a sensor identification means for identifying IMU mounted on each front member based on changes of a detection value of IMU as said each front member is driven by the front member control means. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298758 | TOOTH ATTACHMENT STRUCTURE FOR BUCKET AND TOOTH FOR BUCKET - A tooth attachment structure for a bucket includes a tooth, a pin member, and a lock member. The tooth includes a guide groove provided on an inner surface of the tooth and a pin hole provided in the guide groove. The pin member is disposed in the pin hole. The lock member is disposed in the guide groove. The lock member locks the pin member. The lock member engages the pin member by sliding toward the pin member. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298759 | Conveyance Drain Emitter - A rainwater conveyance system comprises a vault assembly and a drain emitter. At least a portion of the vault assembly is underground and is located above a percolation region in the ground. The drain emitter is connected to the conveyance line such that a primary portion of the collected water flows through the first portion of the conveyance line and a secondary portion of the collected water flows out of the second portion of the conveyance line through the drain emitter at a preset emitter flow rate. The drain emitter is arranged within the vault assembly, above the percolation region, and below the conveyance opening. The preset emitter flow rate is predetermined such that the flow of the secondary portion of the collected water out of the conveyance line through the drain emitter drains standing water from the conveyance line and the secondary portion of the collected water percolates through the percolation region. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298760 | Granular Control of Water Distribution System Pressure - Techniques for controlling water pressure at a plurality of water customer service sites are described. In an example, a first plurality of water service sites having water pressure values greater than a first threshold value are identified. A second plurality of water service sites having pressure values less than a second threshold value are identified. Valves controlling water flow to respective customer service sites within the first and second pluralities of water service sites are adjusted. The adjustments increase water pressure in the second plurality of water service sites to a pressure above a minimal target pressure. The adjustment maintains the water pressure of the first plurality of service sites above the minimal target pressure. In an example, groups of water service sites are associated with respective water mains and/or water pressure sensors. Information shared between groups may assist in adjusting water valves within the water system. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298761 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF WINTERIZING AND DE-WINTERIZING A STRUCTURE FOR PREVENTING WATERLINES FROM FREEZING - The present subject matter discloses a system and method of winterizing and de-winterizing a structure in order to prevent waterlines from freezing and getting damaged. The system includes electronic valves connected to waterlines i.e., main waterline and drain line. The electronic valves include electronic ball valves. The electronic valves communicatively connect to an electronic device. A user operates the electronic device to winterize and de-winterize the structure. Winterizing includes closing the electronic valve on the main waterline that supplies water into the structure and opening and closing the electronic valve on the drain line causing the water to drain out. De-wintering includes closing the electronic valve on the drain line and opening the electronic valve on the main waterline to supply water back into the structure. Winterizing prevents the waterlines from freezing and getting damaged in cold weather conditions. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298762 | PLUMBING MANIFOLD DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD - A plumbing manifold system includes a manifold configured to attach to at least one supply line and at least one distribution line, and a base configured to mount to at least one framing element of a building and to organize the at least one distribution line, wherein the manifold is configured to attach to the base, wherein the base includes at least one set of corresponding passageways for the at least one distribution line, wherein the at least one distribution line passes through the at least one set of corresponding passageways when the at least one distribution line is attached to the manifold. A plumbing manifold mount apparatus and a method of organizing a plurality of water lines are also provided. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298763 | Smart Multipurpose Fountain Faucet - Faucet assemblies and associated methods are disclosed. A disclosed faucet assembly comprises a faucet having at least two different water outlets, at least one sensor, and a processor. The processor is configured to receive a signal from the at least one sensor, determine a faucet configuration for the faucet based on the signal, and allow water to flow from a water source to one of the at least two different water outlets based on the faucet configuration. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298764 | FAUCET SYSTEM COMPRISING A LIQUID SOAP DELIVERY LINE - A water faucet system, including a neck comprising at least one water passageway and at least one additional delivery line for a dispensable material; both passageway and delivery line are integrated within the neck assembly. The faucet system includes a plurality of delivery spouts for the delivery of dispensable materials. The water faucet system comprises at least two sensor systems configured to recognize at least one gesture provided by the user for the selection of a predetermined dispensable material delivery through a predetermined spout. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298765 | FOUNTAIN-TYPE WASH BASIN - The present invention relates to a fountain type of wash basin capable of improving product efficiency by simplifying the appearance of the wash basin, saving water, and enabling washing and drying by installing a water discharge outlet in the interior of a wash basin body such that the direction of discharged water is upward. The fountain type of wash basin comprises: the wash basin body having a water reservoir; and the water discharge outlet which is installed on the side surface of the lower portion of the wash basin body so as to allow tap water to be discharged in the upward direction opposite to gravity, thereby increasing the stay time of tap water in the air. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298766 | HANDHELD SHOWERHEAD WITH BALL JOINT MOUNT - An improved showerhead assembly is provided for use with handheld showerheads. The handheld showerhead includes an elongate handle having a rear side with a cavity, and a front face including one or more nozzles for spraying water. In addition, the showerhead assembly includes a mount for affixing to the male threaded pipe found in a shower stall. The mount includes a ball which engages with the cavity so as to allow rotatable and secure attachment of the handheld showerhead to the mount. The ball may include a preliminary alignment chamber and a locking chamber, and the cavity may include a tension pin which projects into both of these chambers so as to provide further support for installation of the handheld showerhead to the mount. In addition, a spring-button tab mechanism may be utilized for managing the engagement and disengagement of the ball with the cavity. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298767 | METHOD OF MAKING DRAWN SINK HAVING LOW-PROFILE RIM - A method for making a sink with a supporting structure including providing a sink including at least one basin and a rim extending outwardly from at least one side of the at least one basin, and coupling a support structure in the form of at least one channel to an underside of the at least one side of the rim using a tool. The tool includes a channel support configured to receive one channel of the at least one channels. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298768 | WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SYSTEM FOR TOILETS - A waste collection and disposal unit including a tank, a float-switch sensing system, and a grinder pump. The tank contains a contoured and sloping floor, a front section, a back section, two side sections and a one-piece lid, which is securable onto the other sections of the tank. The floor slopes downwardly from below the float-switch sensing system to below the grinder pump at an angle of at least about 5 degrees and is contoured in a downward curved arc between the front and back sections of the tank. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298769 | Improved Toilet Flushing System - A toilet flushing system comprising a cylindrical receiver into which flush water is received through a fill valve; a float operating within a float chamber that is fluidly connected to said cylindrical receiver to open and close said fill valve according to the water level in said cylindrical receiver; and a displacer rotatably attached to an axis inside said cylindrical receiver to displace any required fraction of water from said cylindrical receiver into a bowl relative to the angle of rotation. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298770 | OPERATING DEVICE, USE OF AN OPERATING DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN OPERATING DEVICE - An actuation apparatus ( | 2022-09-22 |
20220298771 | BIDET WASHING APPARATUS WITH DISINFECTANT WASH FEATURE - A reservoir dispenser for a bidet apparatus includes a housing unit having a first chamber and a second chamber, wherein the first chamber is capable of holding a liquid wash solution separate from the second chamber. A side check valve between a hollow barrel and the first chamber; and a bottom check valve between the first chamber and the second chamber allows for controlled release of the liquid wash solution from the first chamber to the second chamber. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298772 | FAST INSTALLATION CAP AND DRAIN - An elongated floor cleanout assembly includes a drain assembly. The drain assembly has a body assembly and a grating cover secured to the body assembly by at least one screw. The drain assembly also has a cap enclosing the drain assembly and secured to the grating cover by the at least one screw. The cap defines at least one slit having an arcuate portion and an end. The at least one screw is captured in the arcuate portion and the cap can be rotated to selectively allow the at least one screw to freely pass through the end for removal of the cap without removing the at least one screw. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298773 | WATER INLET PROTECTION SYSTEM - A water inlet protection system and apparatus for removing sediment and/or chemical from water or other fluids is provided. The system may include a filtration material that is configured to be water permeable and to collect sediment within the water. The system may be configured to be removably secured to various types of storm drains or water inlets. The system may include a frame configured to be removably attached to a storm grate. The frame may also include a plurality of tabs extending from the frame and be slidably adjustable. The system may also include an s-clip member or magnets for removably securing the filtration material to a storm drain or water inlet. Furthermore, the water inlet protection system may include one or more over-flow protection openings. The over-flow protection openings may include a raised member or barrier to regulate the water level where over-flow occurs. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298774 | FLOOD PREVENTION SYSTEM - Provided herein are embodiments of a flood prevention system. The flood prevention system may include a water line, a sewer line, and at least one floating switch sensor. The water line and sewer line may be connected to a plumbing fixture. The floating switch sensor may be installed within the sewer line and be connected to a solenoid valve. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298775 | DRAIN CLEANER CABLE DECOUPLER TOOL - A cable decoupler tool configured to uncouple a drain cleaner cable coupling. The cable decoupler tool includes a mouth configured to receive a circumferential portion of a cable, a pin key extending from the mouth, and an actuator movable relative to the mouth to uncouple the drain cleaner cable coupling. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298776 | ONE-PIECE BONDING SPLICE FOR RAILS - A splice having a main body and one or more protrusions extending from the main body. The one or more protrusions can be operable to interfere with a rail when the main body is installed into an opening of the rail. The one or more protrusions may be operable to cut into a coating of the rail and form an electrical connection between the rail and the main body. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298777 | PARTITION BRACKET ASSEMBLY - A bracket assembly for connecting the head track ( | 2022-09-22 |
20220298778 | CORNER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING SAME - A corner support assembly comprises a first portion and a second portion. The first portion has a first flange configured and arranged to be connected to a corner. The second portion has a second flange. The second portion is operatively connected to the first portion, and the second portion is configured and arranged to be adjustable relative to the first portion to vary a distance between the first and second flanges of the first and second portions to accommodate varying thicknesses of different types of insulation between the first and second flanges. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298779 | METHOD OF INSTALLING AN ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR A BUILDING STRUCTURE - A method of installing a plurality of brackets. A bracket is provided as is a story pole. A plurality of brackets are releasably attached to the story pole. The story pole is positioned proximate an outside surface to which the plurality of brackets is to be attached. The first one of the plurality of brackets is attached to the outside surface in a desired orientation. The second, as well as any other brackets, is attached to the outside surface in a desired orientation. The story pole is released from the brackets leaving the plurality of brackets attached to the outside surface in alignment in at least one dimension. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298780 | MICROBES FOR SPACE STRUCTURES - A building structure comprising a first film and a second film. The first film and the second film are each impregnated with L-Dopa. The building structure further includes regolith bulk material between the first film and the second film. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298781 | METHOD AND KIT FOR INSTALLATION OF SIDING PANELS - A method and kit for installing siding panels to an exterior surface of a structure. The method and kit are directed to the positioning of a mending plate between the ends of horizontally adjacent siding panels. Lines of an adhesive are applied to the mending and the mending plate is disposed approximately midway between the ends of each of the adjacent first and second siding panels. Pressure is applied to the ends of the siding panels that are disposed over the respective portions of the mending plate thereby uniformly spreading the adhesive across the back surface of the siding panel and the mending plate to enhance the chemical bond of the adhesive once fully cured. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298782 | TERMINATION FOR BUILDING STRUCTURES - A termination assembly comprises a termination member and a drainage assembly. The termination member includes a base interconnecting a connecting flange and a supporting flange, and the base is configured and arranged to receive a portion of a wall between the connecting flange and the supporting flange. The drainage assembly includes a drainage member operatively connected to the base, and the drainage member creates a void to facilitate drainage and ventilation. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298783 | Portable Noise Reduction Shed - A noise reduction shed formed by two or four L-Shape foldable panels, with full walls on the left, right and back side and with no wall or partial wall on the front side. Each L-Shape foldable panels includes two basic panels, a group of folding brackets, latches and folding handles and can be folded for storage and unfolded for forming the shed. Each L-Shape foldable panels include two basic panels and each basic panel consist of multiple layers of sound absorbing, sound isolation, sound damping materials and a cover to maximize the noise reduction purpose. The noise reduction shed is used to house the generators or other high noise equipment inside to reduce the noise to the outside. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298784 | ANTI-SEISMIC ASSEMBLY AND MODULAR BUILDING - An aseismic assembly and a modular building are provided in the present disclosure. The aseismic assembly is provided between a main frame and a displaceable frame spaced apart from the main frame. The aseismic assembly includes a fixed member and a movable member. The fixed member is disposed on a lower surface of the top portion of the main frame. The movable member is used to interconnect the fixed member and the displaceable frame, wherein the bottom portion of the movable member is inserted into the top portion of a post of the displaceable frame. The movable member is movable relative to the displaceable frame along a height direction of the main frame. The top portion of the movable member is connected to the fixed member. The movable member is movable relative to the fixed member along a horizontal direction. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298785 | CONCRETE FORM ASSEMBLY - Concrete form assemblies having insulating foam panels are created using locking members embedded within the insulating foam panels and ties each having a pair of side rails for coupling two insulating foam panels together at a predetermined distance apart, the locking members and side rails being adapted so that either side rail can be coupled to either locking member and either of the ends of the rails and locking members can be toward the top or bottom of the assembly when the rails are coupled to the locking members. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298786 | INTEGRATED MODULAR SMART FACADE SYSTEM - Disclosed is an integrated modular smart facade system that has improved energy efficiency and comfort in an indoor environment and that is easy to install, and more particularly an integrated modular smart facade system including a curtain wall frame ( | 2022-09-22 |
20220298787 | MODULAR CURTAIN WALL AND INSTALLING METHOD FOR THE SAME - A modular curtain wall and an installing method for the same are provided. The modular curtain wall comprises a steel structure module, a curtain wall module, and a first waterproof member. The steel structure module includes a steel structure body and a mount, and the curtain wall module includes a curtain wall body, a hook, and a first seal. When the hook is hung on the mount, the relative position between the curtain wall body and the steel structure body is adjustable in a front-back direction, the left-right direction, and an up-down direction of the steel structure body. In this way, it is possible to shorten the construction period and to reduce the construction costs, while achieving fully prefabrication of the steel structure module and the curtain wall module of the modular curtain wall, with convenient installing. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298788 | FLOOR ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS - A floor assembly is provided. The floor assembly is configured to form or be positioned on a floor of an enclosed space. The floor assembly includes a grid, a pan, and a surround member. The grid has an array of openings configured to allow passage of liquid. The pan is disposed beneath the grid and defines a cavity. The pan includes a pan floor and a frame. The frame is disposed laterally outward of the pan floor and supports the grid. The surround member is supported by the frame. The surround member is disposed laterally outward of the grid, and the surround member and grid do not overlap. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298789 | METHOD TO PRODUCE A BUILDING PANEL AND A BUILDING PANEL - A method to produce a building panel, including providing a core, applying a first paper layer on a first surface of the core, wherein the first paper layer includes a resin impregnated paper, applying refined lignocellulosic fibres on the first paper layer, applying a wood veneer layer above the refined lignocellulosic fibres, applying pressure to the core, the first paper layer, the refined lignocellulosic fibres, and the wood veneer layer to form a building panel. Also, to such building panel. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298790 | AN INSULATED MODULAR BRICK SYSTEM AND METHODS - An insulated modular brick system is provided that has the aesthetic qualities of a traditional brick system, that is cost effective, that has insulating characteristics, and that requires less labor to install than traditional brick systems and the aforementioned thin brick or brick veneer alternatives. The system comprises one or more insulated modular brick panels designed to be installed on a substrate of a building structure. The panel comprises an insulating foam core having a preselected thickness, an encapsulating material encapsulating the insulating foam core on at least first, second and third sides of the insulating foam core, and a plurality of thin bricks partially embedded in at least a front face of the encapsulating material at preselected locations. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298791 | Truss Bracing System - A truss bracing system for roof trusses is disclosed. The truss bracing system comprises of a lateral brace and a diagonal brace connected through a pivot point. Both the lateral brace and diagonal brace include a first support member and a second support member where the first support member is angled relative to, and preferably perpendicular to, the second support member. The pivot point allows the diagonal brace to rotate relative to the lateral brace. That is, the truss bracing system has a closed configuration with the diagonal brace resting adjacent and parallel to the lateral brace and an extended configuration with the diagonal brace rotated relative to the lateral brace, such that the diagonal brace is angled relative to the lateral brace. Thus, the truss bracing system provides both lateral and diagonal support to the trusses to which it is attached. | 2022-09-22 |
20220298792 | Braided Multi-Axial Sleeve System Used as a Structural Reinforcement for Concrete Columns and Method for Constructing Concrete Columns - A column reinforced with two reinforcement sleeves provides a low-cost, simpler method to form strong concrete columns for constructing buildings and other structures. The column includes a multi-axially braided reinforcement outer sleeve and an inner sleeve, which together provide sufficient structural support so that rebar can be eliminated from the column. Elimination of rebar saves cost and prevents the possibility of rebar oxidation which might otherwise undermine the structural integrity of the column and lead to catastrophic structural failure. The reinforcement sleeve is lightweight, easy to transport, and can be greatly reduced in size to facilitate transportation. The reinforcement sleeve and construction method can be utilized in many implementations and can be particularly useful for constructing buildings or other structures in geographic areas that are subject to earthquakes and/or corrosion, and where low cost is important. | 2022-09-22 |