41st week of 2020 patent applcation highlights part 33 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20200318297 | EARTH WORKING MACHINE - The invention relates to an earth working machine ( | 2020-10-08 |
20200318299 | COLLAPSIBLE MARKER - An apparatus including a collapsible body, a base, and a cap. The body including a spring element coupled to the body to apply an extension force. The spring element having a helical geometry. The collapsible body has a high visibility characteristic. The base is coupled to a first end of the body and has a shape to secure the body and the spring element relative to the base and to receive the body in a collapsed state. The base includes a base coupling element to secure the body in the collapsed state. The cap is coupled to a second end of the body opposite the first end, the cap to, at least partially, close the second end of the body. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318300 | BARRIER WITH CONNECTOR - A temporary barrier | 2020-10-08 |
20200318301 | ROADWAY SWEEPER WITH MULTIPLE SWEEPING MODES - A roadway or pavement sweeper with multiple sweeping modes for the removal of debris from a swept surface may, in some embodiments, include a sweeper vehicle having a pair of side-brooms independently movable between a retracted and extended position for sweeping debris into an area therebetween and at least one material-transfer broom to sweep a portion of the debris accumulated between the side-brooms as the vehicle moves in its direction of travel. A fan-driven suction-inlet may be provided at or adjacent each side of the vehicle. The at least one material-transfer broom may rotate in a first or other direction to transfer debris for entrainment into a selected suction-inlet for transfer to a debris hopper. Other embodiments are also described. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318302 | SNOW SHOVEL - A two-handled snow shovel is disclosed. The shovel includes a blade for carrying the snow, a lower shaft that extends from the upper edge of the blade angling forward substantially forty five degrees and upward and then connecting with an upper shaft forming another substantially forty five degree angle so that the upper shaft is substantially perpendicular to the ground, with a handle on the upper side of the upper shaft just behind the joining point, and ending in a second handle at the proximal end of the upper shaft. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318303 | BRUSH RETROFIT FOR A SNOW REMOVAL VEHICLE - A brush retrofit for mounting behind a snow plow blade of a snow removal vehicle includes a base frame, a stationary brush assembly movably mounted to the base frame, a retrofit mount configured to secure the base frame to a support structure of the snow removal vehicle behind the snow plow blade, a brush elevation actuator that when activated moves the stationary brush assembly relative to the base frame between a raised storage position and a lowered in-use position, and a retrofit mount configured to secure the base frame to a support structure of the snow removal vehicle behind the snow plow blade. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318304 | EXTENDABLE AND FLEXIBLE SNOW THROWING DEVICE - An extendable and flexible snow thrower includes a handle, an extendable section, and an end section. A power unit is also integrated into one of the components of the snow thrower. The power unit includes a rechargeable battery. The snow thrower also includes the handle which is composed of an ergonomic shape and material that aids in comfortable use. In addition, the expendable section is flexible for directional disposal of snow or ice. Furthermore, the end section includes a rotary brush with a heating element. Heat from the heating element is radiated through metallic protrusion(s) situated in between bristle(s). The radiated heat may aid in loosening the snow or ice from an operational surface. The loosened snow or ice is routed through the end section for disposal. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318305 | BEACH EROSION INHIBITOR - An apparatus for impeding beach erosion includes a sea-facing barrier wall penetrated by large holes that allow water mixed with sand to enter the apparatus. Smaller holes provided in a rear wall allow the water to drain out after the entrained sand has settled. An underlying water reservoir fills with the drained water and gravitationally anchors the apparatus. The reservoir can be buried in the sand or placed on top thereof. The top of the barrier wall can be curved to direct water back toward the sea. The barrier wall can extend above the rear wall, and a backstop wall can form an additional sand-collecting chamber behind the rear wall. The walls can be made from plywood, metal, or plastic. Embodiments can be disassembled and/or folded for transport and storage. Internal reinforcing partition walls can extend between the barrier and rear walls. The apparatus can be further anchored by stakes. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318306 | CONSTRUCTION METHOD OF RECLAIMING LAND FROM THE SEA BASED ON BASEMENT UTILIZATION - A construction method of reclaiming land from the sea based on the basement utilization, which implementation steps are as follows: a. installing a dike along the coastline, enclosing a central reclamation area by the dike and the coastline; b. installing crisscross enclosures in the central reclamation area, dividing the central reclamation area into a mesh area by the enclosure and the dike; c, pumping drainage of seawater in a block area in the mesh area, forming land in the block area; d. constructing the enclosure in the mesh reclamation area, using the enclosure and subsidiary roads to form road arteriality; the block area being lower than the height of the enclosure, constituting a grid-like high-road/low-land land supply mode; e. developing the block area into an underground space area. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318307 | VIBRATION ISOLATOR FOR A PNEUMATIC POLE OR BACKFILL TAMPER - A percussion action pneumatic tool for compacting backfill areas including a vibration isolator and a percussion mechanism. The vibration isolator includes an inner shaft and an outer sleeve attached to a pair of springs. The springs dampen vibration or feedback transferred from the percussion mechanism to the outer sleeve and felt by the operator. The percussion mechanism includes a pair of elbows and an air conduit which allows the airflow to move through a second flow path into a second air space when the valve assembly directs the airflow through the second flow path. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318308 | Control Apparatus for Soil Compacting Apparatus - A control apparatus for a soil compacting apparatus such as a vibratory plate has a movable operating element for specifying a running direction of the soil compacting apparatus by way of an operator, and having a hydraulic master device, with a master cylinder, in which a master piston can be moved to and fro in a linear manner, in order to generate a hydraulic signal. A hydraulic connector serves for coupling hydraulic components of the soil compacting apparatus and for transmitting the hydraulic signal from the master device. A transmission device is provided for converting the movement of the operating element into a linear movement of the master piston, it being possible for the operating element to be moved between a first position (V) and a second position (R). The first position corresponds to a maximum forward movement of the soil compacting apparatus, and the second position corresponds to a maximum reverse movement of the soil compacting apparatus. A latching device is provided for releasably holding the operating element in a predefined position, for example the first position. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318309 | Control Apparatus for Soil Compacting Apparatus, with Handlebar and Rotational Speed Lever - A control apparatus for a soil compacting apparatus which can be driven by a drive motor is provided. The control apparatus includes a running-direction operating element, which is pivotable about a first axis, for predetermining a running direction of the soil compacting apparatus by an operator, and further includes a rotational-speed operating element, which is pivotable about a second axis, for setting a rotational speed of the drive motor. The first axis and the second axis are congruent and form a common pivot axis. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318310 | UNIVERSAL CASTINGS FOR RECTANGULAR TUBE CORNER STRESS RELEIF - A gusset structure includes a body having a plate contacting end forming a plate mating surface, and extending from the plate contacting end to a distal end. The body defines a tube mating surface extending between the plate contacting end and the distal end. The plate mating surface engages a plate. The tube mating surface includes a first surface portion and a second surface portion forming an interior surface angle therebetween. The interior surface angle has a vertex disposed on a vertex axis, which intersects the plate mating surface. The first surface portion engages a first side wall of an elongate member. The second surface portion engages a second side wall of the elongate member. The body flares outward from the distal end toward the plate contacting end to distribute stress in the plate from the corner of the elongate member over a larger area. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318311 | METHOD AND A SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING THE GROUND GRIP OF A WHEELED LOADER - A method for controlling the ground grip of a wheeled loader having a pair of front wheels, a bucket, and at least one boom, comprising measuring the relative position of said front wheels with respect to the ground, detecting the reaching of a critical threshold value by measuring the relative position of the front wheels with respect to the ground, comparing the measurement of the relative position of the front wheels to a critical threshold value, and, when the measurement of the relative position of the front wheels with respect to the ground reaches the critical threshold value, inhibiting a further tilting of the bucket and a further lowering of the at least one boom. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318312 | POWER RAKE AND MULTI-PURPOSE BUCKET COMBO ATTACHMENT - A power rake and multi-purpose bucket combo attachment includes a power rake drum, a multi-purpose bucket and a frame. The multi-purpose bucket is configured to dig, scoop, lift, carry, clamp, pinch or hold. The frame is configured to hold the power rake drum and the multi-purpose bucket in positions for operation on a loader machine. The frame also includes a plate configured for attachment to a loader machine. Wherein, the power rake and multi-purpose bucket combo attachment is configured to combine the power rake drum and the multi-purpose bucket that can dig, scoop, lift, carry, clamp, pinch or hold in a single attachment, whereby the power rake multi-purpose bucket combo attachment provides operations of both the power rake drum and the multi-purpose bucket. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318313 | EXCAVATOR BUCKET FOR UNDERWATER USE - An excavator bucket has several embodiments adapted for use underwater. A first embodiment includes a front lip and a heel section, with suction ports through the heel section. Another embodiment includes a grated or skeleton bucket with apertures communicating with a suction hopper having suction ports. Yet another embodiment includes a drum grate rotating inside a fitted shroud offset from and conforming to a swept volume of the rotating grate, with the shroud having suction ports, and another embodiment includes a first hopper with rotating arbors forming a crushing screen, communicating with a second suction hopper having one or more suction ports. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318314 | SUBMARINE CABLE TRENCHER - A trencher includes a trencher body; a cable detection mechanism disposed at a front portion of the trencher body; a chain mechanism and a jet mechanism disposed in the center of a bottom portion of the trencher body; a first track mechanism and a second track mechanism, the first track mechanism being disposed on a first side of the bottom portion of the trencher body, and the second track mechanism being disposed on a second side of the bottom portion of the trencher body; and a soil discharging component disposed at a rear portion of the trencher body. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318315 | ELECTRICALLY-POWERED WHEEL ASSEMBLY FOR A WORK VEHICLE HAVING STACKED ELECTRIC MOTORS - In one aspect, an electrically-powered wheel assembly for a work vehicle may include an axle and a wheel configured to rotate relative to the axle. The wheel may, in turn, be positioned outward from the axle in a radial direction such that a wheel cavity is defined between the wheel and the axle in the radial direction. The wheel assembly may also include a first electric motor configured to rotationally drive the wheel relative to the axle, with the first electric motor positioned within the wheel cavity and configured to receive electric power from a power source. Furthermore, the wheel assembly may include a second electric motor positioned within the wheel cavity and configured to rotationally drive the wheel relative to the axle, with the second electric motor configured to receive electric power through the first electric motor. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318316 | SYSTEM FOR REMAPPING A CONTROL SIGNAL FOR EXCAVATOR ARM MOVEMENT TO A ROTATORY DEGREE OF FREEDOM OF A TOOL - A system for controlling movement of multiple links of an excavator can move a tool at the end of an excavator arm. The system includes a sensor data interface configured to receive sensor data for determining relative orientations of the multiple links with respect to each other, and a surface setting unit configured to access design data defining a reference surface. The system has a remapping unit configured to remap a user command for moving two links with respect to each other about a corresponding joint to a rotatory tool degree of freedom. The system then coordinates output signals, such that as a function of the remapped user command the tool is rotated within the associated rotatory tool degree of freedom, without the need that an operator coordinates underlying joint movements. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318317 | EMERGENCY STOP APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR WORKING MACHINE - An emergency stop apparatus includes a detecting device for detecting an obstacle intruding into a predetermined area around a working machine, an actuator fixed to a vehicle body of the construction machine or a member attached to the vehicle body, a coupling member for coupling an output shaft of the actuator with a brake pedal, and an electronic control unit. When the obstacle is detected by the detecting device, the electronic control unit actuates the actuator to move the brake pedal in an actuation direction of the service brake. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318318 | A POWER SYSTEM FOR A WORK MACHINE - The invention relates to a system for a work machine. The power system comprises a power-split continuously variable transmission for propulsion of the work machine and a hydraulic system for work hydraulics. The power-split continuously variable transmission has a hydrostatic branch and a mechanical branch. The hydrostatic branch comprises a first hydraulic machine and a second hydraulic machine. The hydrostatic branch comprises a first control valve fluidly connected to the first hydraulic machine and to the second hydraulic machine for controlling the flow of hydraulic fluid between the first hydraulic machine and the second hydraulic machine. The hydraulic system comprises at least one hydraulic actuator fluidly connected to a first port of the first hydraulic machine, and a second control valve for controlling the flow of hydraulic fluid to said at least one hydraulic actuator. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318319 | OPERATION CONTROL DEVICE FOR WORKING VEHICLE - An operation control device for a working vehicle comprises a hydraulic actuator to drive the hydraulic working device, operating oil supply source for driving the hydraulic actuator, an operating oil supply control device that performs control to supply operating oil to the hydraulic actuator, an operating device to be operated to make the hydraulic actuator work and a working gain setting device that sets a gain of working speed of the hydraulic actuator corresponding to the operation of the operating device. The operating oil supply control device controls operating oil supply from the operating oil supply source to the hydraulic actuator based on the operation output signal from the operating device and the working speed gain set by the working gain setting device. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318320 | WORKING MACHINE - A working machine includes a pair of traveling devices, a pair of traveling motors having a first speed and a second speed higher than the first speed, a pair of traveling pumps to supply operation fluid to the traveling motors, a connector fluid tube connecting the traveling motors and the traveling pumps, a traveling-pump pressure detector to detect a traveling-pump pressure that is pressure generated in the connector fluid tube, a revolving speed detector to detect a prime-mover revolving speed, a third storage to store a second decelerating judgment table representing a relation between the prime-mover revolving speed and a second decelerating judgment pressure, and a controller having: an automatic decelerator portion to perform an automatic deceleration process for reducing a speed of the traveling motor, and a differential pressure calculator portion to calculate a traveling differential pressure between one traveling pump pressure and another traveling pump pressure. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318321 | SHOVEL AND OUTPUT DEVICE OF SHOVEL - A shovel includes a lower traveling body, an upper turning body turnably mounted on the lower traveling body, a cab provided on the upper turning body, an orientation detector configured to detect the relative relationship between the orientation of the upper turning body and the orientation of the lower traveling body, and an alarm device configured to output an alarm when a backward travel operation is performed while it is detected by the orientation detector that the orientation of the upper turning body and the orientation of the lower traveling body are in a predetermined relationship. The backward travel operation is an operation to cause the lower traveling body to travel in the backward direction of the upper turning body. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318322 | IMAGE PICK-UP APPARATUS, EARTH-MOVING MACHINE AND IMAGE PICK-UP SYSTEM - A stereo camera provided in an earth-moving machine includes a first image pick-up portion and a second image pick-up portion. An optical axis of the first image pick-up portion and an optical axis of the second image pick-up portion are inclined away from a work implement at angles different from each other with respect to a central axis of the work implement in a plan view as a distance from a main body is greater. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318323 | ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY SHOWER WATER RECYCLING SYSTEM - An electric water-recycling shower system comprising a first heating element, a fresh water intake arranged to pass the first heating element, an intake valve to control the flow of water through the fresh water intake, a water output, and a shower waste, wherein during a normal mode of operation, the intake valve is configured to allow a flow of water from the fresh water intake to pass by the first heating element and out of the water output, characterised in that the system is adapted to switch between the normal mode and a recycle mode of operation, the recycle mode comprising a waste water intake, and a waste valve connected to the shower waste, wherein the waste valve is configured to close in order to allow collection of waste water for diversion of water through the waste water intake, past a heating element and out of the water output. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318324 | FAUCET INSULATION APPARATUS - The faucet insulator apparatus is a device which enables one to help protect a faucet and by extension connected pipes from cold weather elements. The invention is comprised of an insulation region and a capturing recess which provide a faucet cover for protecting a faucet against inclement weather. The portion of the inner walls of the faucet insulator, which come in contact with the faucet, are configured to deform and grasp the faucet to secure the faucet insulator apparatus to portions of the faucet's surface. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318325 | FAUCET FIXATION SYSTEM - A faucet fixation system includes a fastener configured to couple to a faucet, and a connector. The connector includes a base and a nut assembly. The base includes a bore. The nut assembly is disposed in the bore around a portion of the fastener, and includes a first locking member, which has a first threaded portion and a first actuating portion, and a second locking member, which has a second threaded portion and a second actuating portion. In a locking position of the connector, the first and second threaded portions engage threads of the fastener to prohibit relative translational movement between the connector and the fastener while allowing the connector to rotate along the threads of the fastener. In a non-locking position of the connector, the first and second threaded portions disengage the threads of the fastener to allow translational movement of the connector relative to the fastener. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318326 | FIXING STRUCTURE FOR WATER PIPE OF SPLIT TYPE FAUCET BODY - A fixing structure for a water pipe of a split type faucet body includes: a metal covered plastic water-passing body having a metal outer pipe on the outside, wherein an integrated plastic valve seat is formed in an inner wall of the metal outer pipe, the plastic valve seat is provided with a partition in the middle, and the partition has a first through hole and a second through hole separately, a spool receiving cavity is formed in an inner cavity on one side of the partition, and a first connection passage and a second connection passage are formed in an inner cavity on the other side of the partition; and a water pipe ferrule is provided in its longitudinal direction with two receiving grooves each penetrated up and down, the two receiving grooves are used for placing the first water-passing pipe and the second water-passing pipe respectively. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318327 | COMPOSITE FAUCET BODY AND INTERNAL WATERWAY - The present application generally relates to a faucet. The faucet includes a continuous internal waterway and a body. The continuous internal waterway includes a first chamber, a second chamber, a valve seat, and a waterway. The second chamber is configured to receive water from a water source. The valve seat is coupled to the first chamber and the second chamber. The valve seat is in fluid communication with the second chamber. The waterway is in fluid communication with the valve seat. The body encapsulates the continuous internal waterway. The faucet is operational to receive the water from the water source and to provide the water to the waterway. The body is isolated from the water by the continuous internal waterway during operation of the faucet. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318328 | FLOW DISPERSION DEVICE - A flow dispersion device for use with an ablutionary fitting having an outlet providing a water stream includes a coupling mechanism arranged to removably couple the flow dispersion device to the ablutionary fitting such that, when coupled, the flow dispersion device is arranged to disperse the water stream into a water spray. The flow dispersion device further includes a data storage medium arranged to store computer readable information defining one or more spray characteristics, wherein the data storage medium is readable by the ablutionary fitting to control the water spray according to the one or more stored spray characteristics. An ablutionary fitting and a set of dispersion devices is also disclosed. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318329 | SANITARY INSERTION UNIT - A sanitary insertion unit ( | 2020-10-08 |
20200318330 | WASTE DISPOSER WITH EMBEDDED SPRINKLER ASSEMBLY - The present invention relates to the field of food waste disposers, and, more particularly, to food waste disposers with embedded sprinkler assemblies. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318331 | FLEXIBLE, CONSTANT-DOWNWARD-PRESSURE OBSTRUCTED PIPING CLEARING SYSTEM - A system and a tool for clearing an obstructed pipe or drain is presented. The system comprises the tool and a housing. The tool comprises a plunger and a protective sleeve with a closed end. The plunger comprises a dowel shaped flexible portion and a dowel shaped rigid handle portion, the distal end of the rigid handle portion being fixedly attached to the proximate end of the flexible portion by a connection device. The protective sleeve is comprised of a water soluble material that is configured to conform to the shape of the dowel shaped flexible portion and at least a portion of the dowel shaped rigid handle portion when the flexible portion is inserted therein, the water soluble material being chemically formulated and mechanically formed to maintain watertight integrity when submerged in water. The housing is configured to store the plunger and the protective sleeve when not in use. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318332 | TANK USED FOR COLLECTING AND RECYCLING BATHROOM SHOWER WARM UP WATER - A water recycling system embodying a tank used for collecting and recycling bathroom shower warm up water for other household needs. The collection tank is fluidly connected to the shower head via an engaged diverter valve by way of a first conduit. The collection tank may provide a second conduit and valve system operatively associated with the collected warm up water to the toilet or other household water needs. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318333 | TOILET TRAP WATER BLOCKING DEVICE - The present invention is directed to a device and method for blocking the toilet trap of a toilet for cleaning and disinfecting purposes. The device includes an inflatable member having an opening; an elongated fluid conduit having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of the fluid conduit is coupled to the opening of the inflatable member; a disc coupled between the opening of the inflatable member and the proximal end of the fluid conduit; and a pump assembly coupled to the distal end of the elongated fluid conduit, wherein the inflatable member, the elongated fluid conduit, and the pump assembly are in fluid communication, the pump assembly comprises a fluid pump for pumping fluid under pressure and a release valve for releasing the fluid under pressure. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318334 | BIDET WASHING APPARATUS WITH DISINFECTANT WASH FEATURE - A bidet washing apparatus attachable to a toilet bowl for cleaning one or more body parts of a user is disclosed. The apparatus can include a water inlet, a control unit, a control unit switch, and a control unit outlet; a reservoir dispenser having a chamber, a reservoir dispenser switch, a reservoir dispenser valve, and a reservoir dispenser outlet; a nozzle assembly having a washing nozzle, connected to the control unit outlet with a water tube, a protective shield gate covering the nozzle assembly and washing nozzle; and a plurality of nozzle assembly and/or gate cleaning outlets connected to the reservoir dispenser outlet with a water tube for cleaning and/or disinfecting the nozzle assembly, washing nozzle, and/or the protective gate. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318335 | BIDET WASHING APPARATUS WITH DISINFECTANT WASH FEATURE - A bidet washing apparatus attachable to a toilet howl for cleaning one or more body parts of a user is disclosed. The apparatus can include a water inlet, a control unit, a control unit switch, and a control unit outlet; a reservoir dispenser having a chamber, a reservoir dispenser switch, a reservoir dispenser valve, a reservoir dispenser outlet, and one or more lids or caps having a built-in check valve on the one or more reservoir dispensers; a nozzle assembly having a washing nozzle, connected to the control unit outlet with a water tube, a protective .shield gate covering the nozzle assembly and washing nozzle; and a plurality of nozzle assembly and/or gate cleaning outlets connected to the reservoir dispenser outlet with a water tube tor cleaning and/or disinfecting the nozzle assembly, washing nozzle, and/or the protective gate. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318336 | Concrete Galley Water Detention and Release Systems - An underground water detention and release chamber including two concrete galleys and a plastic or concrete cap. Each galley has a substantially horizontally disposed top deck and two substantially vertically disposed side walls. The top deck and side walls connecting at respective ends to form first and second side edges. The two galleys positioned parallel to and a distance apart each other such that adjacent side walls of the galleys define a longitudinal channel between the galleys. The cap spanning the longitudinal channel and includes an arch-shaped body having two side base portions. Each side base portion has a horizontal strut and a vertical strut extending away from the body such that each base conforms to a side edge of a respective galley to position the cap on the galleys. The cap has a plurality of reinforcing members. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318337 | CONSTRUCTION AND MONITORING OF BARRIER WALLS - The present invention is a barrier wall comprising: a foundation, wherein the foundation has a plurality of extensions protruding from one side of the foundation; a set of lower buttress walls positioned along each of the extensions; a first deck positioned on the first set of lower buttress walls; a set of upper buttress walls positioned along the decks upper surface; a second deck positions on the second set of upper buttress walls; and a front wall positioned to substantially cover the set of lower buttress walls, the lower deck, the set of upper buttress walls, and the upper deck. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318338 | STORAGE SYSTEM - A storage system includes a storage grid structure and multiple remotely operated storage bin handling vehicles. The storage grid structure includes a first and a second type of vertical storage column profiles defining multiple storage columns in which storage bins can be stored one on top of another in vertical stacks. The storage column profiles are interconnected at their top ends by rails forming a horizontal rail grid upon which the bin handling vehicles may move in two perpendicular directions. The first type of storage column profiles has a cross-section comprising a hollow centre section and four corner sections. Each corner section includes two perpendicular bin guiding plates for accommodating a corner of a storage bin. The second type of storage column profiles has a cross-section comprising a hollow centre section having at least two connecting elements, and at least one corner section. The corner section includes two perpendicular bin guiding plates for accommodating a corner of a storage bin. The storage grid structure includes a grid supporting structure including at least some of the second type of storage column profiles interconnected, via their connecting elements by vertically inclined support struts. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318339 | WALL SYSTEM - A wall system includes at least one of a stud assembly, a top connector assembly, and a leveler assembly. The stud assembly is defined by a first and second upright that are attached by at least one web bracket. The web bracket includes a main body with extension arms on opposing sides. A notch is located at or near a free end of each extension arm. The notches are to be removably inserted over an edge of a respective aperture located on each of the first and second uprights. The top connector assembly includes a holder member to effectively raise and lower a top portion of the stud assembly. The leveler assembly includes a threaded rod to effectively raise and lower the first and second uprights relative to a base. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318340 | ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING, DECONSTRUCTING AND RECONSTRUCTING TEMPORARY STRUCTURES - Provided herewith is a system for assembling a temporary structure using a plurality of separate members. A first member has ends at opposite sides of an elongated body portion, with notches on the top and bottom sides of each end. A second member has ends with notches formed on opposite between the ends. These notches enable the first and second members to engage with other such separate members. A third member has a triangular shape that functions as a roof truss with opposing sloped surfaces and an underside. A pair of truss notches is formed at positions corresponding to the notches of the first member, for each engaging with one of the plurality of separate members. The third member also includes feature hooks, formed on the sloped surfaces, for engaging with a fourth member defined by a planar roofing material having a plurality of holes. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318341 | CONCRETE EMBEDDABLE CORBEL SYSTEM - A concrete embeddable mount for a ledge is provided having a plate with a plurality of keyhole slots therein, four anchors extending from the back of the plate, for embedding the mount in a precast concrete component, wherein the anchors define vertices of a convex quadrilateral, and a fifth anchor extending from the back of the plate, wherein the fifth anchor is positioned within the convex quadrilateral defined by the four anchors. The invention further includes a ledge having a back plate and a perpendicular base extending from the back plate, wherein the back plate has a plurality of rearward extending studs aligned to engage the keyhole slots in the mount plate. Together, the mount and the ledge create a corbel system. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318342 | JOINT STRUCTURE FOR H-BEAM - An H-beam joint structure for joining ends of H-beam steel materials adjacent to each other. The steel materials have a flange and a web. The joint structure includes: a transmission plate arranged parallel to a front surface of the web on at least one side of the web of the H-beam and the steel material, and welded to a back surface of the flange; and a coupling plate provided in close contact with the transmission plate to connect the H-beam and the steel material. A web of the H-beam, the web of the steel material and the transmission plate are bolted via the coupling plate. As a result, there is provided an H-beam joint structure which has a joining strength equivalent to a conventional joint structure for an H-beam, and also which can easily be constructed to have less parts and make front surfaces of the flanges flat. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318343 | SCRATCH-PROTECTIVE, AIR-PERMEABLE AND WATERPROOFED PROTECTIVE SHEET - A scratch-protective, air-permeable and waterproofed protective sheet includes a buffering air-permeable layer, and a first and second scratch-protective combining layer which are laminated respectively on a surface of the buffering air-permeable layer. The buffering air-permeable layer, and the first and second scratch-protective combining layer are air permeable. The buffering air-permeable layer is a non-woven fabric, a fiber material chosen among polyethylene fiber, polyolefin fiber, polyester fiber, cellulose fiber, regenerated cellulose fiber, polyamide fiber, mineral fiber and metallic fiber; whereas, the first and second scratch-protective combining layer are a plastic rubber elastomer chosen from PVC, polyolefin, TPU, TPO, SBS, SEBS, ABS, NBR, CR, Hypalon, natural rubber, IIR, cross-linking elastomer or blend thereof. The first and second scratch-protective combining layer are self-adhesive on both sides, facilitating the leak-proofing from the joining places on overlapped edges of the scratch-protective, air-permeable and waterproofed protective sheet. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318344 | SOUND ABSORBER ARRANGEMENT AND SOUND-INSULATED ROOM - The present invention relates to a sound absorber arrangement comprising multiple sound absorber elements that are arranged in a room having walls and a ceiling that closes off the room at the top. Multiple adjacently situated sound absorber elements form one or more absorber strips that extend(s), at least in sections, along an upper abutting edge extending between the wall and ceiling of the room. The sound absorber elements have a width of 200-400 mm and a thickness of 40-65 mm. The sound absorber elements have a length-specific flow resistance in the range of 5-20 kPa*s/m | 2020-10-08 |
20200318345 | CEMENT BOARD WALL SYSTEM - A system comprising an inner cement wall board, an outer cement wall board, and a cement or concrete compatible adhesive formed between the fluid-applied water-resistive barrier and the outer cement wall board, wherein the cement or concrete compatible adhesive forms drainage channels between the inner cement wall board and the outer cement wall board. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318346 | CURTAIN WALL AND SET AND CONSTRUCTION METHOD FOR SUCH A CURTAIN WALL - The curtain wall includes mullion profiles, transom profiles and one or more panels, where the mullion profiles extend vertically, where the transom profiles each are attached to two mullion profiles and extend horizontally, where the mullion profiles are provided with a groove on each side for receiving the side edge of a panel. The grooves have an access opening, where the access opening has a first fixed dimension or width in a horizontal direction, where the transom profiles have a second dimension in a horizontal direction and at right angles to the profile direction of the transom profiles, where the second dimension is larger than the first dimension, where the transom profiles have a third dimension in a non-horizontal direction at right angles to the profile direction, where the third dimension is smaller than the first dimension. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318347 | EDGE PROTECTION SYSTEM HAVING DOWEL PLATE - An edge protection system for use with concrete flooring, including a first part for coupling to an edge portion of a first concrete flooring panel and a second part for coupling to an opposed edge portion of a second, neighbouring, concrete flooring panel, a dowel plate and a dowel sheath, wherein the dowel plate is for supporting the second concrete flooring panel relative to the first concrete flooring panel, the dowel sheath is fitted to extend laterally from the first part, with an internal cavity of the dowel sheath aligning with apertures formed in the first and second parts such that the dowel plate is able to be inserted into the dowel sheath cavity through said apertures to a supporting position in which the dowel plate remains in the apertures and extends laterally from the second part. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318348 | SEALING LOUVERS FOR ROOF STRUCTURES - Louvered roof systems are provided with one or more louvers. Such louvers can be combined in an assembly that is movable between an open condition and a closed condition. In the closed condition, louvers in the assembly engage one another. In such engagement, a leg extending generally transversely from one louver may include a wing that extends generally transversely to the leg and that abuts a surface of an adjacent louver. Additionally or alternatively, in such engagement, a leg extending transversely from one louver may be received in a notch in an adjacent louver. An end cap can include a downwardly extending flange that directs liquid flow from a louver's top surface and past its bottom surface to form droplets or streams to fall from a lower part of the flange and prevent travel of the liquid flow along the bottom surface of the louver. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318349 | ICE AND SNOW RETENTION SYSTEM - A retention system may comprise a bracket, a bar system, a seal and a bonded washer. The bracket may have a first portion and a second portion. The first portion and the second portion may be operatively coupled together at an angle θ. The bracket may also have a texture. The bracket may define a mounting surface. The bar system may comprise a bar installable in the bracket. The seal may be installable in the bracket and disposed beneath the mounting surface. The bonded washer may be installable on and compressible against the mounting surface. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318350 | CROSS RUNNER CONNECTOR AND CROSS RUNNER CONNECTOR ARRANGEMENT FOR A SUSPENDED CEILING SYSTEM - A cross runner connector for a suspended ceiling system ( | 2020-10-08 |
20200318351 | MINERAL FIBRE BOARD - A high density mineral fibre board having a formaldehyde free binder has acceptable strength and good dimensional stability. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318352 | NON-BACKED METALLIZED PET RADIANT BARRIER FACTORY BONDED TO CELLULOSIC SUBSTRATE - A radiant barrier sheathing product formed by directly bonding an unbacked, metallized polyethylene (PET) sheet or film, or similar sheet or film, directly to a wood or cellulosic structural panel. A very thin layer of aluminum (or similar metal) is deposited via vapor deposition manufacturing processes onto one or more sides of a polyethylene sheet to form a metallized PET sheet. The elimination of the backing substrate eliminates the cost and conversion expense of producing a combined overlay product. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318353 | Roof Shingle Tile and Method of Installing the Same - A novel roof shingle tile and method of installation is presented. The roof shingle may include a first side opposite a second side, a top edge opposite a bottom groove, a top gutter, and a side gutter. The bottom groove may extend along a bottom edge of the tile that includes a bottom edge of the side gutter, and the top edge may include a tongue portion sized to fit within the bottom groove of a vertically adjacent tile. The second side may also include an overhang portion sized to overlap the side gutter of a horizontally adjacent tile. When installed, the shingle tiles may create a water resistant roof surface. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318354 | SUPPORT ARRANGEMENT FOR COVERING ELEMENTS OF A BUILDING - A support arrangement for supporting covering elements on a soffit and/or a fascia of a building. The support arrangement has a backing member that is operable to receive covering elements and is formed at least partially from non-metallic material. The support arrangement further has an attachment means for attaching the support arrangement to a building or building component such that it forms a part of the building. The support arrangement is non-flammable and can easily receive fixings to fix covering elements thereto. Covering elements can be fixed to the support arrangement and then the arrangement can be attached to a building or building component such that the covering elements form a part of the soffit or fascia of the building. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318355 | VEHICLE APPARATUS FOR USE ON A ROOF AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING COMMERCIAL ROOFING - A roof vehicle has a chassis, a plurality of motor-driven wheels coupled to the chassis, a man-basket coupled to the chassis, wherein the man-basket is moveable on a y-axis and is configured to lower to an elevation beneath that of the plurality of motor-driven wheels, a deck for transporting equipment, and a power supply. A method for assembling and installing a roof involves moving the roof vehicle to the desired location on the roof of a structure, lowering the man-basket at least partially beneath the surface roof, and performing work (e.g., welding) to secure the roof to the structure of the building. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318356 | HEAT AND/OR LIGHT REGULATING SYSTEM - In a system ( | 2020-10-08 |
20200318357 | Handrail, Kit, and Method for Installation of Same - Embodiments of a handrail kit are provided. The handrail kit includes a cover, a first endcap, a second endcap, and a support member. The support member includes a longitudinal axis, a first end along the longitudinal axis, a second end along the longitudinal axis, a first lateral side, a second lateral side, a first longitudinal side, and a second longitudinal side. The first lateral side of the support member is configured to be secured directly against a mounting surface. The first endcap is configured to mate with the first end of the support member and the second endcap is configured to mate with the second end of the support member. The cover is configured to be placed over the second lateral side of the support member and to engage the first longitudinal side and the second longitudinal side of the support member. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318358 | ANCHOR-FREE SYSTEM FOR FASTENING OF CLADDING PANELS AND A METHOD OF FASTENING THEREOF - A system for fastening a cladding panel includes a base profile and a two-element hanger with an upper element and a bottom element. The upper element has a first lateral wall, a first tongue extending out from the first lateral wall, a first shelf connected to the first lateral wall and a first opening for an adjustment bolt. The bottom element has two lateral walls, a second tongue extending out from one of the two lateral walls, and a second shelf connecting the two lateral walls and having a second opening for the adjustment bolt. The first shelf and the second shelf are connected to each other. The base profile is received in a space defined by the two lateral walls. The first tongue and the second tongue form an angle, and are received in respective installation grooves on a non-visible side of the cladding panel. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318359 | WALL SIDING MODULE AND SYSTEM - A wall siding system for siding a wall surface comprises a plurality of supports and a plurality of modules. The supports are mounted to the wall surface. The modules are mounted to the supports and arranged in a column thereby covering the wall surface. Each module defines top and bottom ends, outer and inner surfaces and opposite lateral sides. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318360 | PLURALITY OF FLOOR PANELS AND FLOOR PANELS USED HEREBY - A plurality of floor panels includes a first series of floor panels and a second series of floor panels. The first and second floor panels both are of the fold-down type, and comprise coupling parts mutually differing from each other, which, are configured such that they allow that the floor panels are compatibly coupleable. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318361 | EDGE PROTECTION SYSTEM HAVING BRIDGING PINS - An edge protection system for use with concrete flooring, including a first part for coupling to an edge portion of a first concrete flooring panel and a second part for coupling to an opposed edge portion of a second, neighbouring, concrete flooring panel, wherein the protection system is provided in modular lengths, and wherein adjacent modular lengths are coupled by one or more bridging pins. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318362 | Loose lay plastic floor and preparation method thereof - A preparation method of a loose lay plastic floor includes the following steps: (a) subjecting a wear layer, a printing layer, a semi-rigid PVC layer, a core layer and an adsorption layer to hot-melt compounding and shaping to obtain a composite board; (b) coating one or more layers of UV coating on a surface of the wear layer of the composite board; and (c) subjecting the composite board coated with the UV coating to tempering, conditioning and punching to obtain a loose lay plastic floor. The core layer is a stone plastic core (SPC), a wood plastic core (WPC), a high density fiberboard (HDF), or a medium density fiberboard (MDF). | 2020-10-08 |
20200318363 | ARTIFICIAL FLOOR - The present disclosure provides an artificial floor. The artificial floor comprises a plate body with a pad portion on a surface thereof. The pad portion contacts with a subfloor when the plate body is disposed on the subfloor. The plate body could be various kinds of the simulated floor such as linen, wood, or stone. The simulated floor is poor in wear resistance. The vibration or shaking during transportation may cause wearing between the simulated floors so as to damage the surfaces of the simulated floors. The subfloor may have an uneven surface, which may affect the surface flatness of the plate body disposed on the subfloor. Therefore, the pad portion of the plate body could be used as a cushion for the transportation process to protect the collision and wearing between the plate bodies. The pad portion could also be deformed locally to close the surface of the subfloor. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318364 | INTEGRALLY FABRICATED TILE-LEVELING BASE AND WEDGE - A tile-leveling base and wedge are integrally fabricated. The base includes a tile-supporting platform. A base post including post proximal and distal ends has its proximal end attached to the tile-supporting platform at a first breakaway joint. A cross member perpendicularly depends from the post distal end and includes a cross-member distal edge facing away from the tile-supporting platform and at least one wedge-engaging surface that is at least one of (i) spaced apart by a predetermined distance from, and facing, the platform and (ii) pivotable at the first breakaway joint into a position in which it is spaced apart from, and facing, the platform. The wedge includes a wedge tip, which tip, at the time of contemporaneous fabrication with the base, is attached to the base at a second breakaway joint so that the wedge can be separated from the base for use in combination with the base. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318365 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING SHEETING MATERIALS - A device for stabilizing a sheet material to a stud member includes two side members that sandwich the stud member and a back member joining the two side members together. One or more protrusions may extend inward from one or both of the side members so that the device is frictionally fit and secured to the stud member. A shelf extends away and outward from the back member so that the sheet material can be placed on the shelf before the sheet member is fastened to the stud member. The device can include an angled portion at the bottom of the back member so that a hammer can apply a force to the angled portion to cause the device to move away from the stud member for removal. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318366 | LEVELLING SPACER DEVICE - A levelling spacer device ( | 2020-10-08 |
20200318367 | POWERED CONCRETE FINISHING APPARATUS HAVING ANNULAR WORKING SURFACE - Powered concrete finishing apparatus including a working head for working the concrete. The working head has a rotatable working surface having a ring shape in contact with the concrete during a finishing operation. The concrete finishing apparatus further includes a motor for driving the working head to perform a rotational working movement on the concrete during the finishing operation. The working surface comprises a clearance for allowing concrete to aggregate within said clearance. The clearance is free of additional working surfaces contacting the concrete during the finishing operation, such as blades, pans, floats or arms, thereby providing an improved finishing of the concrete. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318368 | TURNBUCKLE-STYLE SUPPORT STRUT WITH TUNABLE STIFFNESS - A turnbuckle-style support strut with tunable stiffness, wherein the turnbuckle-style support strut uses opposing stacks comprised of one or more Belleville spring washers to provide the tunable stiffness to support a given application. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318369 | EXTENDABLE CONSTRUCTION STANCHION - Certain embodiments of the invention surround a reusable construction guardrail or stanchion. In certain embodiments, the reusable construction guardrail has features that aid in easier and faster assembly and disassembly. In certain embodiments of the invention, the construction guardrail is transportable, having telescoping features and folding features to allow greater ease in packing and transporting. Certain embodiments of the invention include a reusable construction guardrail having a uniform construction. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318370 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR RESTORING, REPAIRING, REINFORCING AND/OR PROTECTING STRUCTURES USING CONCRETE - Methods are provided for repairing an existing structure to cover at least a portion of the existing structure with a repair structure. Such methods comprise mounting one or more standoff retainers to the existing structure; coupling one or more standoffs to the standoff retainers such that the standoffs extend away from the existing structure; coupling one or more cladding panels to the standoffs such that the panels are spaced apart from the structure to provide a space therebetween; and introducing a curable material to the space between the panels and the existing structure, the panels acting as at least a portion of a formwork for containing the curable material until the curable material cures to provide a repair structure cladded, at least in part, by the panels. Corresponding apparatus for effecting such methods are also provided. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318371 | TETRIS HOUSE DESIGNING SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a Tetris house designing system, and the technical problem to solve is to facilitate house design by laymen and enable a simulation for a finally decided house structure. For example, disclosed is a Tetris house designing system comprising: a unit interior space providing part for providing respective unit interior spaces of a house by dividing the unit interior spaces into three-dimensional blocks reflecting the actual areas of certain sizes; a unit interior space selection part for selecting the type and number of the unit interior spaces; a house structure generation part for generating house structure data by combining three-dimensional blocks selected by the house unit interior space selection part; and a virtual reality data providing part for generating and providing virtual reality data on the basis of the house structure data. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318372 | AUTOMATIC SWIMMING POOL CLEANERS OPTIONALLY PROVIDING DUAL FILTRATION - Automatic swimming pool cleaners and components thereof are described. The cleaners may provide dual filtration of debris suspended in water of pools as well as a fluid path allowing some water to by-pass one of the two filters. They also may include any of all components such as multi-section inlet tubes, Venturi jets, nozzles exhausting water onto rotatable vanes, brushes, downforce turbines, and mechanisms for adjusting water flow through thrust jets or sweep tails. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318373 | SELF-CENTRING AND ENERGY-DISSIPATING SEISMIC ISOLATION DEVICE AND SYSTEM OF THE ELASTOMERIC-FRICTIONAL TYPE - A self-centring and energy dissipating seismic isolation device of the elastomeric frictional-type for structures and industrial equipment comprises: first and second metal plates respectively joined, one to the structure or equipment and the other to its foundations, the first metal plate being fixed thereto and the second metal plate being rotatably joined thereto by a column; at least one elastomeric ring between the plates; and a central restrictive bar orthogonally joined to the first plate and extending through the elastomeric ring and through a central through-hole in the second plate, a nut being screwed to the free end of the bar and having a spherical curved-convex bottom in sliding contact and corresponding with a spherical curved-concave inner surface part of the central through-hole. An isolation system can comprise several of these devices and columns or just one pair of devices at the ends of a central column in combination with sliding support pillars. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318374 | FLOOR STRUCTURE - There is provided a floor structure for a booth that is installed on an installation surface and that includes a side wall and a door through which a user enters and exits the booth. The floor structure includes a floor surface of a space that is enclosed by the side wall and in which a desk and a chair are placed on the floor surface and a fastener that fastens the floor surface to the installation surface and that is provided so as to be accessible. The floor surface is divided, outside a range of motion of the chair, into portions including a removable portion. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318375 | FLOOD PROTECTION APPARATUS - Flood protection apparatus for temporarily blocking a building opening ( | 2020-10-08 |
20200318376 | PORTABLE RELAXATION POD - Portable relaxation pod. The portable relaxation pod includes a foldable exterior housing with walls, front flaps configured to close at least partially and an interior ceiling. Interior panels have acoustic foam and corrugated plastic layers. The interior panels abut the ceiling and walls. The portable seating system of a foldable chair equipped with a massage cushion is placed inside the exterior housing. A relaxation system includes an eye mask, headphones connected to an audio player and a portable foot massager, which is placed outside of the exterior housing in front of the seating system. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318377 | Portable Barrier - A portable barrier includes a junction assembly having a first junction support, a second junction support, and a third junction support, a first fastener, and a second fastener. The first junction support is spaced apart from the second junction support to define a first junction space. The second junction support is spaced apart from the third junction support to define a second junction space. The first fastener defines a first axis and extends through the first junction support, the second junction support, and the third junction support. The second fastener defines a second axis and extends through the first junction support, the second junction support, and the third junction support. And the first axis is spaced apart from the second axis. The portable barrier further includes a pedestal assembly including a plurality of legs that are movable with respect to each other. The plurality of legs includes a first leg and a second leg. The portable barrier additionally includes a cover assembly including a plurality of arms that are movable with respect to each other, the plurality of arms includes a first arm and a second arm, and a covering connected to the first arm and the second arm. Also, the portable barrier includes a supplemental component pivotally coupled to the junction assembly. The first strut pivots with respect to the junction assembly about the first axis during movement of the portable barrier between the storage mode and the protection mode. In addition, the second strut pivots with respect to the junction assembly about the first axis during movement of the portable barrier between the storage mode and the protection mode. And the junction assembly pivots with respect to the pedestal assembly about the first axis during movement of the portable barrier between the storage mode and the protection mode. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318378 | Foldable Canopy And Method Of Using Same - A foldable canopy and method of use. The foldable canopy may include a foldable base portion having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a first side, and a second side opposite the first side and substantially parallel therewith; a foldable canopy portion having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a first side, and a second side opposite the first side; and wherein the first end of the foldable canopy portion may be attached to the first side of the foldable base portion and the second end of the foldable canopy portion may be attached to the second side of the foldable base portion, and wherein the foldable canopy portion may be attached to the foldable base portion such that in an unfolded state the foldable canopy portion is substantially arch shaped. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318379 | ANIMAL PROOF HOODED ENCLOSURE SYSTEMS FOR POWER SUBSTATIONS AND METHODS OF MAINTAINING AN ANIMAL PROOF DOMAIN - The invention encompasses a substantially animal-proof barrier that includes (a) two supports that are laterally spaced apart to define a substantially vertical plane there between; (b) fencing material that is attached to each of the supports and spans the defined substantially vertical plane to form a simple barrier that has a top edge, a bottom edge, a front surface and a back surface, wherein the simple barrier divides a domain into a first area and a second area; and (c) a hood having an inner surface, the hood originating from the top edge of the simple barrier. An angle formed by the inner surface of the hood and the front surface of the simple barrier measures about 10 degrees to about 80 degrees, such that a channel having a substantially V-shaped cross section is formed. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318380 | FENCE RAIL END SUPPORT SYSTEM - A fence rail end support system includes a mounting plate having a plurality of mounting apertures wherein the mounting plate is configured for being attached to a fence post by fasteners extending through the mounting apertures. Each of a pair of support panels extends perpendicularly from the mounting plate wherein an end of a fence rail is positionable between the pair of support panels. Each of a plurality of connection slots extends through the pair of support panels to receive a connector to secure an associated one of the pair of support panels to the fence rail. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318381 | RAIL INSERT - A system of fence components includes fence posts, fence rails having cavities formed in their ends, and fence rail inserts sized to be positioned within the fence rail cavities. The fence rail inserts and the fence rail cavities include corresponding mating features to allow the fence rail inserts to be positioned and locked within the fence rail cavities. The fence rail inserts also include fastener guides that allow a fastener to pass through to couple the fence rail inserts to the fence posts. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318382 | FENCE RAIL DEVICE - A fence rail device includes a rail elongated between a first end and a second end. The rail has an outer wall having a top section, a pair of side sections, and a bottom section defining a hollow interior. A slot extends through the bottom section to define a pair of lateral bottom edges. A top cross wall is spaced from the top section of the outer wall to define an upper interior space and a bottom cross wall is positioned between the top cross wall and the bottom section to define a middle interior space and a lower interior space. Each of a pair of lower walls extends between the bottom section and the bottom cross wall proximate to a respective one of the side sections. Each of a pair of medial walls extends between the bottom cross wall and the top cross wall. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318383 | FENCE RAIL DEVICE - A fence rail device includes a rail elongated between a first end and a second end. The rail has an outer wall having a top section, a pair of side sections, and a bottom section defining a hollow interior. The slot extends through the bottom section. A plurality of cross walls includes a top cross wall, a middle cross wall, and a bottom cross wall defining a top interior space, a bottom interior space, an upper middle interior space, and a lower middle interior space within the rail. Each of a pair of lower interior walls extends between the bottom section and the bottom cross wall proximate to a respective one of the side sections. Each of a pair of medial interior walls extends between the bottom cross wall and the lower middle cross wall. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318384 | PORTABLE RAZOR WIRE RAPID DEPLOYMENT UNIT - A razor wire rapid deployment unit (RDU)/barrier is disclosed. In some embodiments, the RDU includes an enclosure having a first section coupleable with a second section, the enclosure defining an interior area therein. The RDU may further include a razor wire disposed within the interior area of the enclosure, a first end of the razor wire directly coupled to the first section, and a second end of the razor wire directly coupled to the second section. The first and second sides of the enclosure may be separated from one another to deploy the razor wire from a compressed configuration to an expanded configuration. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318385 | VARIABLE SPRING RATE CHASSIS - An apparatus including a chassis assembly having a housing, a spindle rotatably mounted to the housing, a spring collar rotatably mourned to the housing, a first biasing element rotationally urging the spindle toward a spindle home position, and a second biasing element rotationally urging the spring collar toward a spring collar home position. The apparatus may further include a handle mounted on the chassis such that the chassis biases the handle to a handle home position with a return torque. The handle is engaged with the spindle such that the first biasing element contributes to the return torque. In certain embodiments, the handle may further be engaged with the spring collar such that the second biasing element contributes to the return torque. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318386 | DEADBOLT LOCK - A deadbolt lock includes a positioning member mounted to a lock part. A protective member includes a recess formed in one side thereof and is mounted to the lock part and the positioning member. A covered area is formed between the positioning member and the protective member. At least one fixing member is connected to the positioning member and located within the covered area. An outer cover is mounted to the protective member and the positioning member. The at least one fixing member is compact in size to reinforce the protective member to reduce manufacturing cost. The protective member and the outer cover are not damaged by impact from outside of the deadbolt lock to enhance safety features of the deadbolt lock. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318387 | ELECTRONIC KEY - An electronic key includes a mechanical key, a case in which to store the mechanical key, and a restraint member provided to the case and restraining the mechanical key from falling out of the case. The mechanical key includes a key engagement plane which is a plane perpendicular to an axial direction of a bar portion in a lock state. The restraint member includes a lock engagement plane which is a plane perpendicular to the axial direction of the bar portion in the lock state and engages with the key engagement plane. At least one of the key engagement plane and the lock engagement plane forms a stepped plane structure including a plurality of engagement planes provided at different positions in the axial direction of the bar portion of the mechanical key and engageable with the other one of the key engagement plane and the lock engagement plane. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318388 | REKEYABLE LOCK CYLINDER WITH ENHANCED TORQUE RESISTANCE - A rekeyable lock cylinder with a cylinder body and a plug assembly. The lock cylinder includes a plurality of key followers and a corresponding plurality of racks disposed in the plug assembly. The lock cylinder includes, for example, a locking bar for blocking rotation of the plug assembly with respect to the cylinder body to prevent unlocking of the rekeyable lock cylinder with an unauthorized object. In some embodiments, the locking bar is configured such that torqueing the plug assembly with an unauthorized object applies force to the locking bar without translating such force to the plurality of racks. This type of arrangement enhances torque resistance of the lock cylinder against attempted forced entry. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318389 | COMBINATION LOCK - A combination lock comprises a lock body, a key lock assembly and a digital combination lock assembly, wherein the key lock assembly includes a lock cylinder and a locking hook sleeve, the lock body is internally provided with an indicating rod and a slider, a first inclined surface is disposed at the bottom of the indicating rod, and the slider is provided with a second inclined surface and a third inclined surface; the locking hook sleeve is provided with a fourth inclined surface; and the lock body is provided with an indicating hole, and the indicating rod can protrude upward from the lock body under the pushing action of the slider. Whether the lock has been unlocked can be judged by the indicating rod. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318390 | COMBINATION LOCK - A combination lock includes a lock body, a shaft secured within the lock body, and a plurality of coaxially aligned rotary lock elements rotatable about the shaft. Each rotary lock element includes an inner peripheral hub disposed on the shaft and including a radial bore extending from an outer periphery of the hub to an inner periphery of the hub, and an outer peripheral wheel surrounding the hub. A shaft engaging member a wheel engaging member are disposed in the radial bore, with the wheel engaging member extending partially outward of the outer periphery of the hub for engagement with one of a plurality of inner peripheral pockets in the wheel to rotationally fix the wheel with the hub. When the locking shaft is moved from a normal operating position to a code change position, the shaft engaging member of each dial is partially receivable in a corresponding recess in the locking shaft, and the wheel engaging member is receivable into the radial bore to rotationally disengage the wheel from the corresponding hub. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318391 | straight shank adjustable combination lock - The invention is a straight shank combination lock that includes a straight shank and a lock assembly, which, during use, lie between a chain or other device being secured to prevent the shank from being cut. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318392 | ELECTRO-MECHANICAL LOCK CORE - An electro-mechanical lock for use with a lock device having a locked state and an unlocked state is disclosed. The electro-mechanical lock incorporates an actuation motor susceptible to lockdown and features a variety of lockdown mitigation structures and arrangements to combat the same. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318393 | ELECTRO-MECHANICAL LOCK AND INSTALLATION METHOD HAVING INTEGRATED ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR - An electro-mechanical lock is provided for a door. The lock includes inner and outer lock components mounted on opposite sides of the door and a tube extending between the inner and outer lock components, the tube being configured to receive a spindle extending through the door. The tube includes an electrical conductor integrated with the tube as a one-piece construction for transmitting electrical power and/or control signals between first and second electrical connectors at the inner and outer lock components. The tube is less fragile than conventional double tube arrangements in locks and thus can be more easily cut to length and installed at the door, improving reliability and cost effectiveness of methods of installation. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318394 | SURFACE MOUNTED SINGLE SOLENOID ELECTRIC STRIKE - Surface mount electric strikes according having a housing with an opening for a door latch bolt. First and second opposing latches are movably mounted to the housing and operable to open or block the lack bolt opening. First and second keepers can be in the housing each of which is arranged to cooperate with a respective one of the first and second opposing latches to block or not movement of its latch. A single actuating device is also in the housing and is controlled by an electrical signal. It is arranged to operate on the first and second keepers and is moveable in the housing between two positions. One or more mode control screws can be included that engages the actuating device through the housing and are movable between at least two screw positions. The movement of the screw causing movement of the actuating device between its device positions, wherein one of the positions results in operation of the strike in fail-safe mode, and the other of the positions results in operation of the strike in fail-secure mode. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318395 | Handcuff Securing Device - A method of restraining a person with a handcuff assembly comprises providing a handcuff assembly comprising a pair of handcuffs and a securing cord, the securing cord comprising a connector at each opposing end. The method further comprises applying the pair of handcuffs on the wrists of a person, looping the cord through an opening positioned proximal to the waist of the person and releasably connecting each connector of the securing cord to each handcuff to prevent or limit the handcuffs from being moved from the back side of the person to the front side of the person. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318396 | Device for Handcuffs - This present Invention provides novelty in device for handcuffs which is purpose-built for constraining the hands of the handcuffed person. Wherein, the device designated to enables handcuffs which can constrain both hands of the handcuffed person, and where an extension to the handcuffs provides, additionally, a means to allow the constraining of finger movements of the handcuffed person, such that both wrists of the handcuffed person are one against the other and the fingers of his one hand are against the fingers of his other hand, thus limiting to some degree their natural freedom of movement by the device of the handcuffs which constitute this present Invention. | 2020-10-08 |
20200318397 | HANDLE SYSTEM WITH A SAFETY DEVICE - The system includes a bracket, a handle pivotally mounted about a handle axis and including a main gripping branch and a secondary branch each extending on either side of the handle axis, a safety device configured to block an ejection of the handle towards its open position in the event of an impact. The device includes a blocking pawl elastically biased into a position of blocking the pivoting of the secondary branch according to a handle ejection direction and at least one lever for releasing the secondary branch in the ejection direction, the release lever being configured to drive the pawl, against its elastic biasing force, into a release position of the secondary branch, consecutively to a manual mechanical action of pushing in the handle from its flush position and/or to the triggering of an electric actuation for ejecting the handle from its flush position. | 2020-10-08 |