41st week of 2021 patent applcation highlights part 26 |
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20210317649 | Toilet Assembly - A skirted toilet assembly, comprising a toilet bowl having a sump outlet; and a wall extending around the bowl from a first rear edge to a second rear edge; wherein the wall, the first rear edge, and the second rear edge define a space within the wall, the sump outlet is configured to couple to a trapway, the trapway is configured to fluidly couple the sump outlet with a sewer outlet, and the trapway is configured to be disposed within the space. A trapway may be a thermoplastic and the sump outlet a ceramic. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317650 | AIR ADMITTANCE VALVE - The present invention relates to an air admittance valve (AAV) that operates automatically at low pressures to selectively open and close an air passageway between an inlet and an outlet. The AAV comprises a valve body having a centrally disposed, internal valve chamber in communication with the ambient environment, and having a valve seat. The AAV includes a sealing member having a flexible diaphragm that is fastened to a support ring, the ring defining one or more lugs on an outer periphery thereof. The AAV further includes a cap member within which the sealing member may be disposed, such that the one or more lugs may interact with an interior surface of the cap. The sealing member may selectively seal or unseal from the valve seat in response to pressure differentials between the inlet and the outlet. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317651 | A COLLAPSIBLE DWELLING - A collapsible dwelling includes a front wall assembly, a rear wall assembly, opposed sidewall assemblies, a roof assembly and a floor assembly. The wall assemblies are collapsible to be received between the floor assembly and the roof assembly, and at least one of the roof assembly and the floor assembly defines at least one recess, the, or each, recess being dimensioned to receive an appliance that is mounted on one of the wall assemblies when that wall assembly is in a collapsed configuration. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317652 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A MODULAR BUILDING - Systems and methods for a modular building are disclosed. A modular building system includes a multitude of rods that are configured to connect to each other to form a frame where one or more u-shaped channel pieces are attached to at least one of the multitude of rods. The modular building system includes panels that are shaped to be inserted within the u-shaped channel pieces to form a side. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317653 | DEVICE FOR SECURING CONSTRUCTION MODULES - The invention provides a system for fixing construction modules based on two fixing devices for assembling three-dimensional construction modules during building construction and complex construction elements for any use, in which first, essentially flat fixing devices comprise two pairs of rigid rods arranged vertically in each pair, one on top of the other, in a U-shape, both pairs of rods being arranged in a concentric manner, thereby defining a U-shaped hole in which bosses are placed, and second fixing devices comprising three pairs of rigid rods arranged vertically in each pair, one vertically on top of the other, with one pair defining an essentially right-angle and the other two pairs of rods being arranged symmetrically with respect to their bisector, thereby defining a hole in the form of an arrowhead in which bosses are housed. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317654 | EMBEDDED ANCHOR - An embedded anchor by which fixtures including suspension rods, studs and other steel work can be secured to a concrete structure includes a male insert ( | 2021-10-14 |
20210317655 | PRECURSORS FOR IMPALING CLIPS AND IMPALING CLIPS FORMED THEREFROM FOR MOUNTING ACOUSTIC PANELS ONTO STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS - A precursor to form an impaling clip, and an impaling clip formed therefrom. The impaling clip is configured for mounting an acoustic panel on a structural component, e.g., a wall stud, of a building. The impaling clip includes a base member from which a pair of prongs project upward perpendicular to the plane of the base member. The base member includes at least one hole for receipt of a fastener, e.g., a screw, to fixedly secure the base member of the clip to the structural component. Each prong includes a leg portion terminating in pointed head and outwardly projecting under-cut barbs configured to pierce through the back surface of the panel to lock the prong within the panel so that it is resistant to removal. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317656 | PANEL ENCLOSURE SYSTEM - Disclosed is a panel enclosure system for enclosing partially unenclosed structures. The system includes a panel member assembly preferably comprising at least two panel members and a securing member that removably secures the panel member assembly over the unenclosed portion of a structure. The panel members of the panel member assembly may be individually removed to vary the degree of exposure to outdoor weather and environmental conditions. Preferably, the panel members comprising the panel member assembly vary in degree of transparency such that users may vary the level of visual exposure to the surrounding outdoor environment by adding or removing panel members. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317657 | Formwork System - Disclosed is a form work system ( | 2021-10-14 |
20210317658 | NON-COMBUSTIBLE EDGE FOR INSULATED CONCRETE SANDWICH WALL PANELS - An insulation system for use with a sandwich wall panel is disclosed. The insulation system reduces the risk of flame spread through the sandwich wall panels. The insulation system provides a balance between good insulating properties and reduced flammability, without detrimentally increasing the cost of the sandwich wall panel. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317659 | SLAB FILLERS AND METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING FILLERS IN TWO-WAY CONCRETE SLABS FOR BUILDING STRUCTURES - A slab filler, and method for implementing fillers in a two-way concrete slab for building structures, are disclosed. The filler comprises an upper keeper tray and a lower keeper tray, and a volumetric filling element. The upper keeper tray is attached to a top of the volumetric filling element and the lower keeper tray is attached to a bottom of the volumetric filling element. The filler comprises a plurality of indicators positioned on all corners of the keeper tray to indicate an amount or level of a concrete fed on the filler. The filler further comprises grooves at an end of the spacer, configured to securely hold one or more belts. Spacers and belts are configured to receive one or more rebar. Further, the volumetric filling element is a high-density material, where the filler is incorporated without upper keeper tray and lower keeper tray. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317660 | Fixture - The present invention provides a fixture with which a plurality of grids can be definitely constructed in a short period of time even by an inexperienced worker without causing the worker to do heavy work. In substantially center positions in the lengthwise direction of bottom portions of first frame members, a pair of third frame members included in connecting means are provided. In the third frame member, a base portion is caused to stand on a bottom portion of the first frame member. One of arms of a U-shape of the base portion works as a holding portion included in the connecting means, and the end of the holding portion is bent inward of the base portion to form a connection bent portion having a function to engage with a circumferential surface of a vertical wire material or a lateral wire material of a second welded wire mesh, and a function to prevent the vertical wire material or the lateral wire material of the second welded wire mesh from coming off from the connecting means. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317661 | METAL ROOFING SHINGLES WITH ALIGNMENT, SEALING AND AESTHETIC FEATURES - A roofing system has metal roofing shingles that have formed side lap features that are configured to facilitate alignment of adjacent side lapped metal roofing shingles of a shingle installation along a roofing structure and that couple the metal roofing shingles together and form seals and seams along their side lapped peripheral edges. The metal roofing shingles also can have alignment features that cooperate to align shingles in one course with shingles in a next lower course within their headlap regions. The roofing system also has standing seam features configured to couple to the metal roofing shingles to cover the formed seams. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317662 | METAL ROOFING SHINGLES WITH SIDE LAP AND HEADLAP ALIGNMENT AND SEALING FEATURES - A roofing system has metal shingles that have formed side lap features that are configured to facilitate alignment of adjacent side lapped metal shingles of a shingle installation along a roofing structure and that couple the metal shingles together and form seals along their side lapped peripheral edges. The metal shingles also can have alignment features that cooperate to align shingles in one course with shingles in a next lower course within their headlap regions. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317663 | A SEALING DEVICE WITH A WELDABLE FIBER-BASED LAYER - A sealing device including a waterproofing layer including at least one thermoplastic elastomer P1 and an outer layer of non-woven fabric directly adhered to at least portion of the second major surface of the waterproofing layer, wherein the outer layer of non-woven fabric including at least one polymer P2. Further, a method for producing a sealing device, to the use of a layer of non-woven fabric including or essentially consisting of polypropylene fibers for reducing blocking of a waterproofing layer including at least one propylene-based thermoplastic elastomer, and to a method for covering a roof substrate using the sealing devices of the present invention. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317664 | ANCHOR PLATFORM ASSEMBLY WITH ANGELED BASEPLATE - An anchor platform assembly for anchoring an object to a structure, especially intended for mounting the object on an inside or outside corner of a support structure mounted on a roof, includes an anchor baseplate having a first sidewall and second sidewall disposed at an angle to the first sidewall, each having a surface and second surface, an elongated post coupled to the first sidewall of the baseplate and projecting outwardly from the first surface thereof. The post has a first end secured to the first sidewall of the anchor baseplate, a second free end, and an at least partially threaded, cylindrical blind bore extending from the first surface of the first sidewall of the anchor baseplate into the post, with the second surface of the anchor baseplate being configured to allow the structure to lie generally flush against the second surface of the first sidewall except for the area of the second surface covered by the post. A cylindrical mechanical fastener having a straight thread is used for fastening an object to the anchor baseplate via the blind bore. A multiple post stud anchor platform assembly is also disclosed. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317665 | CONSTRUCTION FOIL - The invention relates to a construction foil ( | 2021-10-14 |
20210317666 | ROOF DRAIN - A roof drain including a base defining a channel and an axis, a gravel guard coupled to the base and including a plurality of teeth, where the gravel guard defines a plurality of gullets between the teeth, and a dome coupled to the base, where the dome includes a plurality of ribs, where the ribs define a plurality of gaps therebetween, and where each gap is radially aligned with a corresponding gullet. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317667 | FA ADE SYSTEM | 2021-10-14 |
20210317668 | Engineered, flood resilient, magnetically adhered, interior wall panel and trim system - An engineered, flood resilient, magnetically adhered, interior wall panel and trim system is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the system includes galvanized steel mounting strips, magnetically adhered receiver trims, base and chair rail moldings, inside and outside corner trims with receivers, and a plurality of magnetically adhered, tongue and grooved wall panels. The system components are manufactured from waterproof, mold and mildew resistant, insect proof, and recyclable materials, and due to the magnetically adhered attachment system, the present invention's resilient characteristics enable quick and easy removal and re-installation, in the wake of recurring flood events, by those skilled in the art, without the need for nails, fasteners or power tools. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317669 | MOUNTING ADAPTER FOR CONCRETE SURFACE PROCESSING TOOLS - A mounting adapter for rotatably mounting a tool holding body having first and second surfaces on at least one spider arm of a motor driven rotatable spider assembly of a surface processing apparatus, said mounting adapter comprising:
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20210317670 | Modular Void Form Structure - A void form is composed of molded pulp and includes bottom-facing openings. Fresh concrete placed on top of a substrate material covering the void form structure is formed with a void space underneath that allows soil to expand. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317671 | BINDING MACHINE - A binding machine includes a body part, a feeding unit configured to feed a wire, a first guide extending in a first direction from an end portion on one side of the body part, configured to guide the wire fed by the feeding unit, and having a first induction part provided on a tip end-side in the first direction, a second guide spaced from the first guide with an interval, in which a binding object is inserted, in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction, and configured to guide the wire fed by the feeding unit, and a twisting unit configured to twist the wire. The first induction part is constituted by a surface inclined in a direction in which the interval between the first guide and the second guide decreases from a tip end-side toward a base end-side of the first induction part in the first direction. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317672 | FLOOR COVER - A floor cover having at least a first sheet consisting of a first layer, consisting of an elongated flexible surface, a material thereof consisting of polyethylene foam, the elongated flexible surface for being laid on a floor surface a second layer, including a plurality of rigid plates being at least four, disposed aside one another, a material thereof consisting of Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF), the rigid plates being non-movably attached to the elongated flexible surface by glue, the attaching including gaps between the rigid plates, the gaps being sufficiently large for allowing folding all adjacent rigid plates of the plurality of rigid plates one on top of the other, for disposing all of the rigid plates parallel to one another at the folded state and at least one wire threaded through the rigid plates, for pulling an end of the at least one wire for applying the folding. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317673 | Surface Concealment System - A multi-layered surface indentation concealment system including a plurality of superimposed layers. The plurality of superimposed layers can be disposed on a surface to span and conceal a surface indentation in the surface. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317674 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF OPERATING AUTOMATIC SWIMMING POOL CLEANERS WITH ENHANCED CYCLE TIMES - A swimming pool cleaner may operate within a pool during a cleaning cycle. The duration of the cleaning cycle may be tailored, or optimized, for the pool by determining a maximum length of time between, for example, a rotation of the cleaner and when it next detects a wall of the pool during a designated interval. As another example, deducing information relating to rotation speed of the cleaner also may be useful in determining the tailored cleaning cycle. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317675 | POOL CLEANING SYSTEM - A method for charging a pool cleaning robot, the method may include positioning a first wireless charging element of a pool cleaning robot within a charging range of a second wireless charging element of a floating unit; wherein the floating unit is electrically and mechanically coupled to an external power source ,wherein the positioning comprises moving at least one of the pool cleaning robot and the floating unit; and wirelessly charging, by the second wireless charging element, the first wireless charging element, wherein the charging occurs while maintaining the first wireless charging element within the charging range of the floating unit, despite movements of the floating unit. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317676 | IMPULSE TUNED MASS DAMPER FOR TALL, SLIM STRUCTURES - An impulse damper device, which is specifically provided for the construction or the dismantling of tall, slim constructions, in particular towers and preferably towers of wind turbines, in order to minimize or eliminate undesired vibration states, which often occur during the construction or taking apart and lead to large increases in the vibration amplitudes of the vibration system. The impulse tuned mass dampers are preferably provided for temporary mobile use, but, in principle, are also suitable for permanent use. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317677 | STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR LUNAR UTILIZATION - A structure, system, and method directed to building dwellings, shopping areas, government offices, towns, factories, hospitals and the like on the moon. The structure, system, and method utilize horizontal hole cavities on the moon such that dwellings, shopping areas, factories, government offices, towns, unmanned robot devices, and the like are placed in the horizontal hole cavities where cosmic rays and ultraviolet are not directly incident. Additionally, vertical hole cavities are utilized for building elevators and stairs. In addition, pipes supplying oxygen produced by photosynthesis devices on the moon's surface and carbon dioxide produced by humans in the cavity are used as conduits. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317678 | CONVERTIBLE TENT HAMMOCK - Disclosed herein is a convertible tent hammock. The hammock may include side release buckles which allow the floor of the convertible tent hammock to be separated from the corners of the convertible tent hammock. Further, an exposed ridge pole provides a first structural connection to a support structure. The head and foot of the convertible tent hammock may be cinched together to provide a second structural connection to a support structure. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317679 | COLLAPSIBLE INFECTIOUS DISEASE ISOLATION TENT AND METHOD OF OPERATION - A collapsible isolation tent assembly includes a collapsible frame assembly, a flexible skin of impermeable material, and an air exchange arrangement, and further an air pump configured for being connected to the air exchange arrangement to effect a unidirectional air flow through the air exchange arrangement. The air pump has a pump capacity within the range of 85 per minute through 20,000 liters per minute. Openings in the flexible skin or around edges of the collapsible tent allow for an air flow compensating for the unidirectional air flow created by the air pump, and the collapsible isolation tent has a footprint dimensioned to be placed on a support surface for an individual patient, for example a hospital bed. A method for preventing air containing airborne pathogens from contaminating a surrounding space or the interior of the isolation tent involves operating an air pump in fluid communication with the collapsible tent. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317680 | Chain Link Fence with Retained Slats - A chain link fence with retained slats having slats inserted into the chain link fence and running between the top of the fence and the bottom of the fence. Between the top selvages and the top ends of the slats, between the bottom selvages and the bottom ends, of the slats, or between both the top selvages and the top ends of the slats and the bottom selvages and the bottom ends of the slats is inserted an elongate member having sufficient strength to retain the slats while also being sufficiently flexible to permit the chain link fence with the retained slats and the elongate member or members to be rolled in the traditional manner for a chain link fence, but not so flexible as to prevent the elongate member from being pushed into the desired position within the fence. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317681 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A SELF-SANITIZING DOOR HANDLE - A system for a self-sanitizing door handle includes a door handle configured to operate opening and closing of a door, a sensor configured to detect presence of a person in the proximity of the door handle and contact of the door handle by the person, a device for sanitizing the door handle, and a processor configured to receive a signal from the sensor and activate the device for sanitizing the door handle after being contacted by the person. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317682 | ROTATING CYLINDER AND LOCK - A rotating cylinder applied to a lock is disclosed. The rotating cylinder is configured to guide a transmission element of the lock and defining a central axis. The rotating cylinder includes an opening, an inner wall, a first guiding structure, a second guiding structure and an engaging groove. The inner wall is communicated with the opening. The first guiding structure is formed on the inner wall and includes a first curved surface. The second guiding structure is formed on the inner wall and opposite to the first guiding structure. The second guiding structure includes a first curved surface. The engaging groove is formed between the first guiding structure and the second guiding structure. The first curved surface of the first guiding structure and the first curved surface of the second guiding structure are closer to the opening than the engaging groove. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317683 | MAGNETICALLY FASTENING APPARATUS - Provided is a magnetically fastening apparatus. The magnetically fastening apparatus includes a zipper tab and a lock body. The zipper tab can fit with the lock body by magnetic attraction. The lock body is provided with a control member. The control member has a locking position and an unlocking position. The zipper tab can fit with the lock body by magnetic attraction when the control member is in the locking position. The zipper tab and the lock body are configured to release the magnetic attraction relationship between the zipper tab and the lock body when the control member is in the unlocking position. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317684 | CHANGING A STATE OF A LOCK - Described herein is a lock actuation assembly for actuating a state change of a lock of a door via a lock actuator extending from a panel of the door, comprising: a motor for driving the actuation; a body having a mounting portion for attaching the lock actuation assembly to the door; a coupler held by the body for coupling a force from the motor to the lock actuator to change the lock's state; a wireless communication module for receiving in, an electromagnetic signal, a first command for changing the state of the lock; a turnable piece on the body for generating a second command for changing the state of the lock; and a controller adapted to control the motor to change the state of the lock based on either one of the first command or the second command. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317685 | MAGNETIC-ACTUATION LATCH DEVICE - The disclosure relates to a magnetic-actuation latch device. The magnetic-actuation latch device includes a housing, a latch element, a sliding plate, an elastic component, a rotating element and a limitation element. A lateral opening of the housing spatially corresponds a first magnetic block mounted on a fixed component. When a second magnetic block of the latch element is aligned to the first magnetic block, an actuation force is generated to drive the latch element to pass through the lateral opening and engage with the fixed component. The elastic component is connected between the sliding plate and the housing. When the rotating element is rotated by an external force, the sliding plate is driven to misalign the second magnetic block from the first magnetic block, and the latch element does not pass through the lateral opening. The limitation element is pivotally connected to the housing for blocking the rotating element. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317686 | LUGGAGE LOCK - Provided is a luggage lock including a zipper tab and a lock body. The lock body includes a housing, a lock hook mechanism and a drive mechanism. The housing is provided with at least one lock hole capable of being in fit with the zipper tab. The lock hook mechanism is disposed in the housing and includes a snap hook assembly, the snap hook assembly is movable between a locking position and an unlocking position, the locking position is aligned with one lock hole, and the unlocking position is located outside the one lock hole. The drive mechanism is disposed in the housing and is capable of driving the snap hook assembly to move between the locking position and the unlocking position. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317687 | Theft-Prevention Anchoring Device - A theft-prevention anchoring device is an apparatus that secures a bag to a secure structure. The apparatus includes an anchoring band, a band fastener, and a security cable. The anchoring band houses the security cable and protects the bag from any damage. The anchoring band also provides a style according to the preferences of a user. The band fastener attaches a first band end of the anchoring band with a second band end of the anchoring band so that the anchoring band may loop around the bag and the secure structure. The band fastener includes a first interlocking piece and a second interlocking piece. The first interlocking piece is engaged to the second interlocking piece. Moreover, the band fastener is configured to generate a loud audible sound as the first interlocking piece is disengaged from the second interlocking piece. The security cable provides the structural integrity for the apparatus. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317688 | MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR LOCK - A motor vehicle door lock which is equipped with a body-side motor vehicle door lock and a bonnet-side or door-side locking bolt bracket, or vice-versa. Furthermore, at least one opening/retracting drive for a locking mechanism and a handle for manual emergency opening of the locking mechanism are provided in the motor vehicle door lock. According to the invention a locking element, the position of which is checked with the aid of at least one sensor, is associated with the handle. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317689 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING INTENTION TO LOCK OR UNLOCK A MOTOR VEHICLE OPENING ELEMENT - A device for detecting a user's intention to lock or unlock a motor vehicle opening element, this device being integrated into a handle, including: an inductive sensor that includes an LC resonant circuit consisting at least of a coil and a main capacitor; a handle target; a microcontroller equipped with a unit for measuring the resonant frequency of the LC resonant circuit; an adjustment device for adjusting the value of the total capacitance of the LC resonant circuit, this adjustment device providing at least two different total capacitance values for the LC resonant circuit. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317690 | LOCK DEVICE FOR OPENING/CLOSING BODY - A lock device for an opening and closing body attached to a fixed body, includes a rotary member includes a rotary shaft and a lock member connecting portion rotatably connected to a lock member. A rotary member attaching part includes an upright wall erected from a lock member arrangement surface, which is a surface of the opening and closing body or the fixed body facing the lock member, and a rotation support wall continuously provided to the upright wall and arranged spaced from the lock member arrangement surface, and is provided integrally with the opening and closing body or the fixed body. The rotation support wall is formed with a bearing hole in which the rotary shaft is inserted. A retainer preventing the rotary shaft inserted in the bearing hole from coming off is provided between the bearing hole and the rotary shaft. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317691 | REDUCED POWER CONSUMPTION ELECTROMAGNETIC LOCK - An energizable electromagnet of a door locking system is affixed to the door or the door frame for electromagnetically attracting an armature affixed to the other. A power control circuit is configured to selectively energize the electromagnet using a pulse-width modulated current cycle wherein two levels of magnetic force may be selectively applied to the system. A door position sensor is configured to provide a first communication signal to the power control circuit when the door is in a closed position. A second communication signal is provided when the door is not in the closed position. The electromagnet is energized at the lower level of magnetic force when the power control circuit receives the first communication signal and at the higher level of magnetic force only when an unauthorized attempt to open the door is initiated. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317692 | PRE-ASSEMBLED FITTING GROUP AND FITTING ASSEMBLY FOR A WINDOW OR A DOOR - A pre-assembled fitting group for a window or door has a drive rod portion, which is movable in the rebate circumferential direction, a first control element, and a second control element which is arranged on a cross slide. The first and the second control elements cooperate and are coordinated with one another in such a way that a displacement of the first control element by the drive rod portion causes a displacement of the cross slide. A guide part that can be fixedly mounted on the sash, wherein the cross slide is at least partially movable relative to the guide part. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317693 | TOOTHED HOLDING BRAKE FOR A VEHICLE DOOR AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A TOOTHED HOLDING BRAKE - A toothed holding brake for a vehicle door has a shaft, an armature plate, a magnet device and a detection device. The armature plate has a first and second main surfaces arranged opposite one another, wherein an armature-plate toothed rim having a plurality of armature teeth is arranged on the second main surface. The armature plate is arranged in a locking position such that the armature teeth mesh in the carry-along teeth to prevent rotation of the shaft in at least one direction, and is arranged in a release position such that the armature teeth are arranged at a distance from the carry-along teeth to enable rotation of the shaft in both directions. The magnet device has a magnet main surface arranged facing the armature plate, wherein the magnet device is designed to move the armature plate between the locking position and the release position. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317694 | ANTI FINGER PINCH - A system for avoiding pinching in vehicle doors includes capacitive proximity sensors for being mounted at each door along closing surfaces. The system also includes an accelerometer for being arranged in each door, a stopper bar, and a release mechanism for the stopper bar. The capacitive proximity sensors, the accelerometer, and the release mechanism are connected to a control unit arranged such that the stopper bar is moved to a blocking position when the capacitive proximity sensor for the same door senses an object and the door has stopped accelerating. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317695 | SPINDLE DRIVE FOR A CLOSURE ELEMENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - The invention concerns a spindle drive for a closing element ( | 2021-10-14 |
20210317696 | Solar Powered Door Opener - The solar powered door system includes a motor configured to raise and lower the door. A cycle is one raise and one lower of the door. The system also includes a battery configured to provide power to the motor. A solar unit is included that is configured to convert solar energy into electrical power to charge the battery. In the system, the motor depletes the battery during operation at an operation rate and the solar unit charges the battery at a replenishment rate. This replenish rate is less than one third of the operation rate. The replenishment rate is also sufficient to keep the battery charged at a level sufficient to power the motor for at least 12 cycles, and preferably at least 25 cycles, in a 24-hour period. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317697 | TOUCH-FREE DOOR APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHODS THEREOF - Accordingly, it is an object to the present technology to provide a touch-free door driving device initiated upon the affirmative action or command of a user. In one embodiment, the present technology provides a user a door driving device which can open the door when the user is at a distant location and is approaching the door. This apparatus can be easily installed on either side of the door which is user friendly and easy installation with minimal steps such as anyone can install it at any door of any room. Additionally, in spite of the door thickness the apparatus can be installed without drilling or using any sort of tool. In another embodiment, the present technology provides the door driving device with sufficient pull and push torque without any stoppage. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317698 | METHOD FOR THE OPERATION OF A MOTORIZED FLAP ARRANGEMENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - The invention relates to a method for the operation of a motorized flap arrangement ( | 2021-10-14 |
20210317699 | window device with a cement board as a frame material - A window device with a cementitious board as a frame material the device being a single or double window apparatus with an exterior configured with a cementitious board or structure and configured with such frames that are easily formed and readily adaptable to substantially any size or shape opening. The cementitious board window allows for a low maintenance, paintable or pre-painted panels that are moisture and rot resistant, are not susceptible to pest, and provide a surface which is durable over time, is non-combustible, and has materials with little environmental impact. The device is used with new or replacement windows for a commercial or residential structure. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317700 | HIGH LOAD RETENTION SYSTEM FOR SECTIONAL OVERHEAD DOORS - A high load retention system for a sectional overhead door enables uninhibited operation of a standard roller track mechanism of a sectional overhead door, while allowing high wind loads to be seamlessly transferred from the track mechanism to a more robust high load jamb retaining element. The system comprises: a plurality of primary door panels, each having a front face; a primary track; engagement elements each having a first end connected to a primary door panel and a second end that rides in the primary track; a high load jamb retaining element positioned adjacent to the primary track and having a clasping portion; and a high load door retaining element connected to a primary door panel and having a clasping portion corresponding to the clasping portion of the high load jamb retaining element. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317701 | SEALING STRIP FOR FURNITURE - A sealing strip disclosed herein comprises a deformable sealing profile with a teardrop cross-section, a channel running along a length of the sealing strip, multiple parallel aligned reinforcement ribs, and an adhesive layer on a first outwardly curved side on an outer surface of the deformable sealing profile. In an embodiment, the sealing strip comprises one of an E-shaped cross-section and about a 270 degree rotated generally T-shaped cross-section. In another embodiment, the cross-section of the sealing profile comprises a vertically aligned rectangular base portion and dovetail portion extending from a first lateral side of the rectangular base portion near the midway on the rectangular base portion. In another embodiment, the rectangular base portion comprises a first wall portion and a second wall portion extending from a first end and a second end, respectively, of the first lateral side of the rectangular base portion. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317702 | OPERATION DEVICE FOR SHUTTERS AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A method for manufacturing an operation device for shutters includes a step of forming a ladder a step of forming a receiving element, a cord accommodated in the receiving element, and a step of connecting multiple connecting elements to the ladder and the receiving element. The operation device for shutters includes a ladder, a receiving element accommodating a cord therein, and the connecting elements connected to the ladder and the receiving element. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317703 | Idler End for a Roller Blind - An idler end for roller blinds is provided. The idler end includes limiting counterparts such that the maximum length of the idler end may be adjusted. A method for using the idler end is also provided. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317704 | Knotless Security Device - A self-contained knotless security device and method for adjustably securing rope-style pilot ladders and debarkation ladders from any rung to ship deck lashing points, the device not relying on additional mechanical fittings or knot-tying skills. The device comprising a section of multi-strand polyester rope comprising an integrated polyolefin core and having a ship end and a ladder end, the ship end comprising a rugged, wear and corrosion-resistant thimble eye or shackle and the ladder end comprising a flexible long soft eye on the other end. The method comprising encircling ladder suspension members with the device and securing the device to the ship deck lashing point. Alternate polyolefin core construction provides tailored performance characteristics. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317705 | WINDOW MILL AND WHIPSTOCK CONNECTOR FOR A RESOURCE EXPLORATION AND RECOVERY SYSTEM - A method of performing a well bore operation in a well bore includes connecting a window mill to a whipstock connector forming a tubular section, supporting a tool below the whipstock connector, running the window mill, the whipstock connector, and the tool into the well bore, and axially loading the tool to perform the well bore operation. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317706 | Mule shoe with internal flow control - A mule shoe or UBHO sub with internal flow control is provided. The device has a fluid flow controlling interior surface feature which produces a predictable fluid flow. Specifically, the device, which is an elongated hollow cylinder, has internal “rifling” to produce a swirling flow pattern within the device. This flow pattern reduces turbulence within the sub, and prevents washing out of the pin during heavy fluid flow. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317707 | CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WALKING DRILLING RIGS - A method for moving a drilling rig includes receiving a selection of a rig walking mode, wherein the rig walking mode corresponds to a direction of movement, determining an angle of orientation for feet of the drilling rig based on the selected rig walking mode, rotating the feet such that the feet are in the angle of orientation, lifting the rig by pushing the feet into a ground, and moving the rig relative to the ground in the direction of movement. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317708 | WELL PAD CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM AND METHODS - A well pad construction system includes a construction area, surface compaction equipment to compact the construction area, an excavator disposed at the construction area and movable to generate an excavated area, a cellar disposed in the excavated area, controlled low-strength material (CLSM), and backfill equipment disposed around the excavated area. The backfill equipment is moveable over the construction area to pour CLSM into a gap between the cellar and surrounding medium in the excavated area for holding the cellar in place and providing a firm well pad from which a rig may operate. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317709 | RIGID RISER ADAPTER FOR OFFSHORE RETROFITTING OF VESSEL WITH FLEXIBLE RISER BALCONIES - Rigid riser adapter operable to be at least partially installed into a lower riser balcony. The rigid riser adapter includes a receptacle support structure. Additionally, the rigid riser adapter also includes an adapter tube extending from the receptacle support structure substantially along a vertical direction, the adapter tube operable to be inserted through a lower riser balcony. The rigid riser adapter can also include a rigid riser receptacle coupled to the receptacle support structure, wherein the rigid riser receptacle is angled between six degrees and twenty degrees in relation to the vertical direction. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317710 | FLOW LINE INSTALLATION DEVICE FOR DRILLING RIGS - A pipe installation device for a drilling rig includes a frame that is pivotably coupled to an elevated rig floor of the drilling rig, a saddle coupled to the frame and configured to grip a pipe, and a driver coupled to the frame and the elevated rig floor of the drilling rig. The driver is configured to cause the frame to pivot from a first configuration in which the saddle is configured to support the pipe in a substantially vertical orientation to a second configuration in which the saddle is configured to support the pipe in a substantially horizontal orientation for connection to a well device. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317711 | SURGE REDUCTION SYSTEM FOR RUNNING LINER CASING IN MANAGED PRESSURE DRILLING WELLS - A system for controlling surge pressure and deployed into a wellbore drilled using a managed pressure drilling technique includes auto-fill float equipment allowing flow into a liner casing string, a drillpipe diverter providing a flow path between a drillpipe landing string and an annulus, and a drillpipe flow restrictor selectively blocking the flow path from the top of the drillpipe landing string while allowing fluid to be displaced up the liner casing string and into the annulus. The drillpipe flow restrictor and the drillpipe diverter are convertible to provide a flow path from the wellbore through the auto-fill float equipment to a top surface while blocking flow through the diverter into the annulus. The auto-fill float equipment is convertible to block the flow path from the wellbore into the liner casing string, while allowing fluid to flow from the liner casing string into the wellbore. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317712 | MONITORING, PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT METHOD FOR PREVENTING DRILLING PUMP FROM PUMP SUFFOCATION AND MISOPERATION, AND PUMP PRESSURE PROTECTION SYSTEM THEREFOR - Disclosed are a monitoring, prevention and management method for preventing a drilling pump from pump suffocation and misoperation, and a pump pressure protection system therefor. The monitoring method may comprise mounting a standpipe pressure sensor on a standpipe for detecting the pressure inside the vertical standpipe; mounting a pump pressure sensor on a discharge line of the drilling pump for detecting the pressure of the drilling pump; setting a judgement constant N according to the average value of the difference between mud pressure in the pipelines upstream and downstream of a high-pressure valve in a normal operating condition; and at the start of the drill pump, comparing the mud pressure P | 2021-10-14 |
20210317713 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EARLY KICK DETECTION AND LOSS OF DRILLING MUD IN OILWELL DRILLING OPERATIONS - The flow of well mud being pumped by a drilling rig pump into a wellbore is sensed by monitoring at least one signal from at least one sensor of drilling mud, determining a total well drilling pump mud output rate, and determining an apparent annular mud rate based on the at least one signal and the total pump drilling rate. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317714 | Monobore Drilling Methods with Managed Pressure Drilling - A method for drilling a wellbore comprises using drilling mud having a mud weight less than the formation pore pressure while drilling the horizontal section, to release some formation gas to mix with the drilling mud. As the mixture flows up the wellbore annulus, the resulting pressure in the vertical section is within the mud weight window (MWW) of the weak zones, thereby maintaining wellbore stability without the need for intermediate casings. The wellbore is killed by introducing a volume of heavy mud via a circulation sub in the drill string and periodically introducing additional heavy mud to fill the void left behind by the drill string as it is pulled uphole. The ratio of light mud and heavy mud in the killed well is such that the resulting pressure in the vertical section is within the MWW of the weak zones. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317715 | SELF-ORIENTING SELECTIVE LOCKABLE ASSEMBLY TO REGULATE SUBSURFACE DEPTH AND POSITIONING - A well tool to be oriented and secured in a wellbore without the external application of torque, and a well system incorporating the same. After installation of orientation casing and universal latch coupling casing, the self-orienting selective lockable latch well tool is run downhole to the target depth, picked up to free the internal locking mechanism, and then loaded with downhole stress to engage the locking mechanism. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317716 | LOCK MANDREL WITH SPRING-LOADED LOCKING COLLAR - A lock mandrel is described herein. The lock mandrel includes an upper connector and a lower connector. The upper connector includes locking keys configured to attach the lock mandrel to a landing nipple on a tubing within a hydrocarbon well. The upper connector also includes a spring-loaded locking collar configured to prevent the locking keys from disengaging from the landing nipple by pressing radially against the locking keys from the inside when in a seated position, and allow the locking keys to disengage from the landing nipple by retracting away from the locking keys when in an unseated position. The lower connector includes a tool adaptor configured to attach a downhole tool to the lock mandrel. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317717 | DOWNHOLE TOOL WITH BOTTOM COMPOSITE SLIP - A downhole tool having a mandrel, and a bottom slip disposed around the mandrel. The bottom slip includes a circular body having a one-piece configuration characterized by a plurality of slip segments by at least partial material connectivity therearound. The bottom slip is made of a filament wound composite material, which means the bottom slip has a plurality of layers joined by respective interface layers. An outer slip surface of at least one of the plurality of slip segments is defined in cross-section by a plane P that intersects a longitudinal axis of the downhole tool at an angle a | 2021-10-14 |
20210317718 | Actuator Ring Lock Packoff Assembly with Interlocking Mandrel Hanger - The invention comprises an activator ring and locking ring usable to connect a variety of parts used in oil and gas field production operations. The invention further comprises connection elements integrated into oil and gas well pipeline parts, such as washing tools, pack off bodies, mandrel casing hangers and other pipeline parts to permit simplified and secure connections to improve well head operations. The oil and gas field parts and activator ring use a novel design for tabs, slots and fixing devices to secure the connection of production parts in the well head. The design allows simpler and safer connections of oil field equipment components. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317719 | INVERTED DIFFUSER FOR ABRASIVE SLURRY FLOW WITH SENSOR FOR INTERNAL DAMAGES - The present disclosure is for an inverted diffuser usable in wellheads and other wellsite equipment. The inverted diffuser includes at least one first section having a first vertical inner surface, a first inclined inner surface relative to the first vertical inner surface, and one or more channels supporting one or more releasable fasteners between the at least one first section and a wall of a wellhead or of a wellsite equipment. At least one second section is press-fitted or fastened adjacent to the at least one first section. A method for application of the inverted diffuser in a wellhead and in other wellsite equipment is also disclosed, along with a method of manufacture of the inverted diffuser. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317720 | PLUG, RETAINING MEMBER, AND METHOD FOR WELL COMPLETION USING PLUG - A plug which does not cause an adverse effect such as failure of a member constituting the plug when a wellbore is plugged. A downhole plug ( | 2021-10-14 |
20210317721 | DUAL SUB-SURFACE RELEASE PLUG WITH BYPASS FOR SMALL DIAMETER LINERS - The disclosure provides a dual plug system, comprising a bottom plug, wherein the bottom plug comprises: a bottom plug mandrel; a plurality of first fins; and a first seat; wherein the plurality of first fins is disposed between a first end and a second end of the bottom plug mandrel, wherein the first seat is disposed at the second end; a top plug, wherein the top plug comprises a first end and a second end, wherein the top plug comprises: a top plug mandrel; a plurality of second fins; a collar; and a sleeve; wherein the plurality of second fins is disposed around the top plug mandrel covering at least a portion of the length of the top plug mandrel, wherein the collar is coupled to the top plug mandrel; and a connector, wherein the connector is coupled to the first end of the top plug. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317722 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ANNULAR WELL PRESSURE - A fast-acting managed pressure drilling rig is disclosed. A main valve configured as an alternative for a conventional rotating control device is provided to control drilling of a wellbore. A second valve is configured to trap pressure in the wellbore. A choke valve maintains well bottomhole pressure within specified limits by trapping pressure or by releasing trapped pressure within the wellbore. A pressure relief choke is configured to provide fine pressure stability control within the well and to act as a pressure relief valve in response to wellbore overpressure. A controller is configured with at least one processor to affect operation of the main valve, the second ratio valve, the choke valve, and the pressure relief choke in response to information received by the controller representing operation of the managed pressure drilling rig. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317723 | Downhole Tool - A downhole tool which allows the selective operation of a second fluid pressure activated tool below a first fluid pressure activated tool on a tool string in a well. The downhole tool has a piston sleeve moveable inside a cylindrical body between a first position in which a small flow area is provided through the tool and a second position in which a larger flow area is provided. The piston sleeve is held in the first position by a magnet and the first fluid pressure activated tool can be operated by increasing fluid pressure above the tool up to a cracking pressure level which matches the pulling strength of the magnet. Increasing fluid pressure to the cracking pressure therefore selectively moves the piston sleeve to the second position in which the second fluid pressure activated tool can be operated. The downhole tool is resettable. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317724 | SELF-DESTRUCTIBLE FRAC BALL ENCLOSED WITHIN A DESTRUCTIBLE BALL RETAINER - A self-destructible frac ball is described herein. The self-destructible frac ball is configured to seal a hydraulic flow path through a fluid conduit of a frac plug when engaged on a ball seat of the frac plug. The self-destructible frac ball includes an activation mechanism configured to activate a destructive medium in response to the satisfaction of at least one predetermined condition. The self-destructible frac ball also includes the destructive medium, which is configured to destroy the self-destructible frac ball and a corresponding destructible ball retainer when activated by the activation mechanism. The destruction of the self-destructible frac ball and the corresponding destructible ball retainer reestablishes the hydraulic flow path through the fluid conduit of the frac plug. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317725 | DRILL STRING MOUNTABLE WELLBORE CLEANUP APPARATUS AND METHOD - A drill pipe mountable wellbore cleaning tool apparatus is of an improved configuration that enables attachment to a drill pipe joint having first and second connector end portions and a cylindrically shaped portion in between the connector end portions. The drill pipe joint with attached debris cleaning tool or tools is made part of a drill string. The apparatus includes a support sleeve that is mounted to the drill pipe joint in between the connector end portions. The support sleeve abuts but does not invade the integrity of the cylindrical portion. Centralizers are attached to the opposing ends of the support sleeve, with each centralizer overlapping a portion of the support sleeve. The support sleeve carries one or more debris cleaning tools in between the centralizers. These tools enable debris to be removed from a wellbore. At least one locking clamp is attached to the cylindrical portion next to a said centralizer. The locking clamp prevents the support sleeve from moving longitudinally along the drill pipe joint. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317726 | ALLOCATING RESOURCES FOR IMPLEMENTING A WELL-PLANNING PROCESS - Methods and systems, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium can be used for an integrated methodology that can be used by a computing system to automate processes for generating, and updating (e.g., in real-time), subsurface reservoir models. The methodology and automated approaches employ technologies relating to machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) to process seismic data and information relating to seismic facies. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317727 | DISSOLVABLE PLUGGED NOZZLE ASSEMBLY FOR LIMITED ENTRY LINERS - A nozzle for use with a limited entry liner is disclosed. A limited entry liner can house multiple nozzles and each nozzle can include a barrel and a central, dissolvable region. The dissolvable region is made of a material that has specific properties that allow the central region to withstand pressure and environment in a well up to a certain, known point at which time the central portion will dissolve and allow fluid to pass into the limited entry liner. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317728 | PERFORATING GUN ASSEMBLY AND WELLBORE TOOL STRING WITH TANDEM SEAL ADAPTER - A perforating gun may include a gun carrier extending in an axial direction and a tandem seal adapter (TSA). The gun carrier having a maximum outer carrier diameter. The TSA may include a first TSA region having a first TSA outer diameter, a second TSA region having a second TSA outer diameter, and a shoulder surface formed between an outer surface of the first TSA region and an outer surface of the second TSA region. The second TSA outer diameter may be larger than the first TSA outer diameter and smaller than the maximum outer carrier diameter. A portion of the gun carrier may abut with the shoulder surface. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317729 | Axial Flux Submersible Electric Motor - A pump system for pumping production fluids from a wellbore or pumping well treatment fluids into a wellbore comprising: an axial flux electric motor; a seal section coupled to the axial flux motor; a pump intake coupled to the seal section; a pump coupled to the pump intake, and a fluid discharge coupled to the pump. The torque capacity axial flux motor may be modified without removing the axial flux motor from the pump. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317730 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR ENHANCED OIL AND GAS RECOVERY WITH DIRECT STEAM GENERATION, MULTIPHASE CLOSE COUPLED HEAT EXCHANGER SYSTEM, SUPER FOCUSED HEAT - A system for improving a steam oil ratio (SOR) includes a direct steam generator (DSG) boiler fluidly coupled with a downhole portion of a steam system via at least a DSG outlet, wherein the DSG boiler is configured to schedule super-heat delivered to the downhole portion to optimize the SOR associated with the system | 2021-10-14 |
20210317731 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEM FOR ENHANCED OIL AND GAS RECOVERY WITH SUPER FOCUSED HEAT - A system for improving a steam oil ratio (SOR) includes a boiler fluidly coupled with a downhole portion of a steam system via at least a boiler conduit, wherein the boiler is configured to schedule super-heat delivered to the downhole portion to optimize the SOR associated with the system. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317732 | Multi Stage Chemical Injection - Systems and method for injection a chemical into a wellbore. A chemical injection system may comprise a first valve, a chemical line, a pilot line, an injection line, and a backflow prevention valve disposable in the injection line. A production fluid recovery system may comprise a chemical injection system, a first valve, a pilot line, an injection line, a backflow prevention valve, a production tree, a wellhead, and production tubing. A method for actuating a valve in a chemical injection system may comprise pushing a fluid into a chemical line, pressurizing a pilot line to open a first valve, pushing the fluid through the first valve, increasing pressure in the pilot line to open a second valve, pushing the fluid through the second valve, pushing the fluid through a chemical line, and injecting fluid into a wellbore from the chemical line. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317733 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZED PRODUCTION OF HYDROCARBONS FROM SHALE OIL RESERVOIRS VIA CYCLIC INJECTION - Method for enabling the optimized production of hydrocarbons from shale oil reservoirs via cyclic injection to reservoir pressures that exceed the formation fracture pressure to achieve an improved and optimal recovery of oil. The method determines and optimizes the composition of injected fluids to be injected, the rate, pressure and duration of injection, the production rate and pressure of produced fluids; determines and utilizes the optimum number of injection and production cycles; and the amount of soaking time; and determines the equipment design and operating characteristics to provide for the optimized injection of injection fluids, and the separation of produced fluids for both reinjection and delivery to sales or storage. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317734 | METHODS FOR PROTECTING OILFIELD OPERATIONAL COMPONENTS FROM DAMAGE FROM FLUID FLOW - Coating compositions for coating an oilfield operational component, and related methods, may include in some aspects a coating composition having a trifunctional silane, a silanol, and a filler. The coating composition may be applied to a surface of the oilfield operational component that is configured to be exposed to a fluid. The coating composition may be applied to at least partially cover or coat the surface. The coating composition may be configured to chemically bond with a cured primer composition that includes an epoxy. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317735 | MULTI-STAGE DOWNHOLE GAS SEPARATOR - Horizontal wells and multi-completion vertical wells generally have a greater performance requirement on downhole gas separators to separate a gas portion from a liquid portion of the well fluid prior to entering an artificial lifting system (or pump). Implementations described and claimed herein provide a downhole gas separator comprising a dip tube extending from a tubing inlet to an open end, a tubing section extending around the dip tube, and a separator sleeve extending around the tubing section. A liquid component of the fluid stream makes a first u-turn at the open end of the separator sleeve, an s-turn at the openings in the tubing section, and second u-turn at the open end of the dip tube. A gaseous component of the fluid stream continues upwards at the open end of the separator sleeve. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317736 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING TANK PRESSURE AND RELATED COMPONENTRY - The SpindleIO tank pressure control systems and methods optimize well production with an algorithm that incorporates tank system pressure, sales line pressure, well tubing pressure and well casing pressure. The algorithm constantly monitors all operating pressures simultaneously to meet various regulatory and compliance thresholds, while also optimizing well output production. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317737 | METHODS FOR ASSESSING THE RELIABILITY OF HYDRAULICALLY-ACTUATED DEVICES AND RELATED SYSTEMS - This disclosure includes methods for testing hydraulically-actuated devices and related systems. Some hydraulically-actuated devices have a housing defining an interior volume and a piston disposed within the interior volume and dividing the interior volume into a first chamber and a second chamber, where the piston is movable relative to the housing between a maximum first position and a maximum second position in response to pressure differentials between the first and second chambers. Some methods include: (1) moving the piston to the first position by varying pressure within at least one of the first and second chambers such that pressure within the second chamber is higher than pressure within the first chamber; and (2) while the piston remains in the first position: (a) reducing pressure within the second chamber and/or increasing pressure within the first chamber; and (b) increasing pressure within the second chamber and/or decreasing pressure within the first chamber. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317738 | LWD Formation Tester with Retractable Latch for Wireline - A method including, without removing a BHA from a wellbore of a well extending into a formation, extending, into an interior flow bore of the BHA, a first component of a wet latch assembly to provide an extended first component of the wet latch assembly, conveying downhole via a wireline cable, from a surface through an interior flow bore provided by a drill string, a second component of the wet latch assembly, and coupling the second component of the wet latch assembly with the extended first component of the wet latch assembly such that an electrical connection is established between the first component and the second component and between the BHA and the surface via the wireline cable, and testing the formation with a formation tester of the BHA, while providing power and/or data telemetry for the formation tester via the wet latch assembly and the wireline cable. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317739 | MINING MACHINE APPLICABLE TO FLUIDIZED MINING OF ORE BODIES AND MINING METHOD - A mining machine applicable to fluidized mining and a mining method therefor are provided herein. A microwave transmitting mechanism, a liquid jet drill rod and a cutter-head are arranged at the head of a first excavation device of the mining machine. The ore body in front is first processed by the microwave transmitting mechanism and the liquid jet drill rod to reduce the strength of the ore body, which facilitates subsequent mining of the ore body, lowers the hardness requirements of the cutter-head, and reduces the wearing of the cutter-head. With this mining machine mining the ore body, the mined ores can be directly converted, under the ground, into resources in the easily transportable form, without transporting the ore to the surface for conversion, which saves the cost of transporting the ore to the surface. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317740 | GRAVEL EXCAVATION SYSTEM - A system and method are described for excavation of gravel from a gravel formation including an elongated cylindrical casing surrounding and supporting a rotating auger extending a chosen distance beyond an open end of the casing, and having openings through its upper surface for permitting gravel to enter the casing in addition to entering through the open end thereof, a source of vibration for vibrating the casing, a conveyor for removing material excavated by the system through an opening in the bottom surface of the casing, and a tracked excavator or other suitable vehicle for preventing the casing from rotating and for pushing the casing in a chosen horizontal direction into the gravel formation. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317741 | CARBIDE CUTTER BIT WITH RIBBED SIDES AND CONICAL TIP - A cutter bit for a work tool on a machine includes a leading end, conical-shaped tip portion, a rearward, frustoconical-shaped tip portion extending axially rearwardly from the leading end, conical-shaped tip portion, an annular ledge extending radially outwardly from a trailing edge of the rearward, frustoconical-shaped tip portion, a frustoconical-shaped body portion extending axially rearwardly from an outer circumferential edge of the annular ledge, a cylindrical collar portion extending axially rearwardly from a trailing edge of the frustoconical-shaped body portion, and a trailing end, cylindrical-shaped shank portion extending axially rearwardly from the cylindrical collar portion. The cutter bit may also include a plurality of circumferentially-spaced ribs projecting radially outwardly from an outer peripheral surface of at least one of the leading end, conical-shaped tip portion, the rearward, frustoconical-shaped tip portion, or the frustoconical-shaped body portion. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317742 | AIRCRAFT POWER PLANT COOLING SYSTEM - A method of cooling an aircraft power plant having a combustion engine is disclosed. The method comprises in a first operating mode, inducing a cooling air flow through a heat exchanger in an air conduit via a flow inducing device fluidly connected to the air conduit, the heat exchanger connected in heat exchange relationship with the power plant of the aircraft. The method comprises, in a second operating mode, bypassing the cooling air flow from the flow inducing device via a selectively closable air outlet of the air conduit downstream of the heat exchanger. A cooling system for an aircraft power plant is also disclosed. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317743 | THERMALLY ISOLATED ROTOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A rotor assembly of a gas-turbine engine may comprise a first rotor blade, a second rotor blade, a third rotor blade, a first platform sealing assembly and a second platform sealing assembly. The first platform sealing assembly may be disposed between a first platform of the first rotor blade and a second platform of the second rotor blade. The second platform sealing assembly may be disposed between the second platform and a third platform of the third rotor blade. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317744 | VIBRATION DAMPING DEVICE FOR BLADE OF ROTATING MACHINE AND ROTATING MACHINE INCLUDING THE SAME - A vibration damping device according to an embodiment is a vibration damping device for a blade of a rotating machine, which includes at least one housing configured to be containable in a cavity formed under a platform of the blade, and to be detachable from the blade, and an attenuation material disposed in a vibration damping space formed inside the housing. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317745 | COMPONENT FOR A TURBINE ENGINE WITH A COOLING HOLE - An apparatus and method relating to a cooling hole of a component of a turbine engine. The component can include a wall separating the hot gas fluid flow from the cooling fluid flow and having a heated surface along which the hot gas fluid flow flows and a cooled surface facing the cooling fluid flow and at least one cooling hole comprising at least one inlet at the cooled surface, at least one outlet at the heated surface, with the outlet having a modified outlet shape. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317746 | TURBINE BLADE COOLING HOLE FOR SIDE WALL - A turbine blade includes an airfoil including a pressure side and a suction side. A platform includes a pressure side wall and a suction side wall, and has a leading edge end wall and a trailing edge end wall. A pocket is positioned under the platform on the pressure side. A hole has a first end communicating with the pocket and having a second end communicating with the pressure side wall. A gas turbine engine is also disclosed. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317747 | AIRFOIL WITH INTEGRAL PLATFORM FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINES - An airfoil assembly for a gas turbine engine according to an example of the present disclosure includes, among other things, an airfoil that has an airfoil section extending from a root section. The airfoil section extends between a leading edge and a trailing edge in a chordwise direction and extends between a tip portion and the root section in a radial direction, and the airfoil section defining a pressure side and a suction side separated in a circumferential direction. A platform includes a first and second platform portions attached to the root section. Each of the first and second platform portions includes a shoe section and a platform section extending in the circumferential direction from the shoe section to establish a gas path surface, and the shoe sections of the first and second platforms are circumferentially arranged on opposed sides of the root section to capture the root section in a root cavity established between the shoe sections. A method of assembly is also disclosed. | 2021-10-14 |
20210317748 | VANE SUPPORT SYSTEM WITH SEAL - A gas turbine engine support system includes a vane arc segment, a vane support arc segment piece configured to engage the vane arc segment, and a seal disposed radially between the vane arc segment and the vane support arc segment piece. The seal includes first and second seal sections. The first seal section has a floor wall and first and second side walls that project from the floor wall. The first and second side walls converge to define a disjointed corner. The second seal section nests with the first seal section and seals the disjointed corner. | 2021-10-14 |