43rd week of 2017 patent applcation highlights part 32 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20170306572 | Vibratory Compacting Machine - A vibratory compacting machine is described. The vibratory compacting machine may include an engine, a main frame supporting the engine, and a compacting element mounted on the main frame and driven by the engine. The vibratory compacting machine may further include a vibratory system housed within the compacting element and configured to rotate about a rotation axis to vibrate the compacting element. The vibratory compacting machine may further include a control system configured to control a direction of rotation of the vibratory system. The control system may reverse the direction of rotation of the vibratory system when a predetermined number of pass counts is reached or when a predetermined density of the compactable material is reached. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306573 | INFINITELY VARIABLE ECCENTRIC DEVICE FOR VIBRATORY COMPACTOR - A vibratory compactor that generates vibrations by rotation of eccentric masses is provided, which includes an inner eccentric rod positioned inside a roller drum of the vibratory compactor and provided with a rack formed on one side of the inner eccentric rod, a pinion engaged with the rack, a variable eccentric weight engaged with the pinion so that a distance between the variable eccentric weight and a rotation axis of the inner eccentric rod is changed as the pinion is rotated, and an outer eccentric tube including a hole formed thereon to guide movement of the rack back and forth and a support fixture formed thereon to fix a shaft of the pinion so that the pinion is rotated in engagement with the rack, wherein when the inner eccentric rod moves back and forth, the pinion that is engaged with the rack is rotated as much as the movement of the rack, and as a position of the variable eccentric weight is changed, an amplitude of vibration of the roller drum is changed. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306574 | VIBRATION ISOLATION FOR COMPACTOR - The present disclosure provides vibratory compactor comprising an active isolation apparatus for reducing a vibration generated during the rotation of an eccentric shaft having an eccentric weight attached thereto. The active isolation apparatus comprises a drum, a propulsion motor configured to rotate the drum, a drive plate disposed between the propulsion motor and the drum in such a way as to be connected to the propulsion motor to transmit a rotating force to the drum, and a drum support configured to rotatably support the drum. The active isolation apparatus further comprises a first active isolation mass disposed between the drum support and the drum, a second active isolation mass disposed between the drive plate and the drum, an eccentric shaft configured to be rotated while penetrating through the first active isolation mass, the drum, and the second active isolation mass, a primary eccentric weight attached to the eccentric shaft inside the drum, an active isolation eccentric weight attached to each of the eccentric shaft inside the first active isolation mass and the second active isolation mass, and a vibration motor configured to rotate the eccentric shaft. In accordance with the active isolation apparatus of the present disclosure, when the eccentric shaft is rotated, a phase of a vibration generated by the active isolation eccentric weights is opposite to that of a vibration generated by the primary eccentric weight, and the vibration generated by the active isolation eccentric weights cancels the vibration generated by the primary eccentric weight. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306575 | COMPACTION SYSTEM INCLUDING ARTICULATED JOINT FORCE MEASUREMENT - A compaction system includes a first frame; a second frame coupled to the first frame via an articulated joint; a first propulsion device operatively coupled to the first frame via a first propulsion motor, the first propulsion device being configured to propel the compaction system over a work surface in response to a power applied by the first propulsion motor; a compaction drum operatively coupled to the second frame, the compaction drum being configured to compact the work surface via rolling engagement with the work surface; a force sensor configured and arranged to generate a signal that is indicative of a propulsion force transmitted through the articulated joint; and a controller operatively coupled to the force sensor. The controller is configured to determine compaction performance of the compaction system against the work surface based at least in part on the signal from the force sensor. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306576 | Preformed Thermoplastic Pavement Marking and Method Utilizing Large Aggregate for Improved Long Term Skid Resistance and Reduced Tire Tracking - The present disclosure describes a preformed or in some cases a hot applied thermoplastic marking composition comprising a planar top surface portion and a planar bottom surface portion that are coplanar to each other, wherein said bottom surface portion is directly applied to a substrate via application of heat or pressure or both heat and pressure and wherein said top surface portion comprises an intermix that exits throughout said thermoplastic composition and includes large grit size aggregate in the range of about 8 to about 20 mesh or grit size, thereby reducing or eliminating tire tracking while also improving long-term skid resistance. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306577 | AUTOMATIC LIGHTING SYSTEM OF THE TRANSVERSAL MARKING FOR CROSSING OF THE PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS - The invention refers to a lighting automatic system for pedestrian crossing and to a method of making the markings for the pedestrian crossings. The system comprises several lighting units sank in the asphalt made of a box ( | 2017-10-26 |
20170306578 | Pull Behind Ice Resurfacing Machine and Method of Use - A pull-behind device to resurface an ice rink. The device includes a rotating brush to sweep the ice anterior to a blade used to the scrape the ice. Collected snow is moved into a water reservoir where it is stored and melted for redeposit onto the skating surface. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306579 | FLOATING DAM OR ISLAND AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A floating dam or island is provided by pre-fabricating modular hollow bodies. A first group of modular bodies is laid floating on a water surface, positioning the modular bodies in mutual side-to-side arrangement so as to delimit therebetween intermediate gaps within which the reinforcing rods are protruding. A first concrete casting is performed into the gaps and over the modular bodies so as to render them mutually joined. A second group of modular bodies is then laid over the first group and a second concrete casting is performed in order to join the first and second group together. Additional groups of modular bodies are laid and further concrete castings are performed up to obtaining a monolithic block having a desired floating dam or island configuration. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306580 | RAPID-DEPLOYMENT OIL SPILL CONTAINMENT BOOM AND METHOD OF DEPLOYMENT - A rapid-deployment system for containing oil spills and similar water contaminations comprises a pre-manufactured sleeve having air-inflatable or gas-inflatable compartments and water inflatable compartments. In some embodiments uninflated sleeve is stored as a reel of sleeve material, and the deployment system, optionally mounted in a small boat, comprises a machine for inflating the air and water compartments at the site of a spill. In some embodiments, air and/or water compartments may be self-inflating. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306581 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR COMPACTING SOIL AND GRANULAR MATERIALS - Methods and apparatuses are provided for compacting soil and granular materials. In some embodiments, the soil compaction apparatuses include an arrangement of diametric expansion elements that, in their expanded state, form a larger compaction surface. In another embodiment, a compaction chamber can be provided with diametric restriction elements and a flow-through passage in the upper portion of the chamber exterior of a drive shaft. The diametric expansion or restriction elements can be fabricated from, for example, individual chains, cables, or wire rope, or a lattice of vertically and horizontally connected chains, cables, or wire rope. Embodiments of the soil compaction apparatus include, but are not limited to, closed-ended driving shafts, open-ended driving shafts, flow-through passages, no flow-through passages, removable rings for holding the diametric expansion/restriction elements, and any combinations thereof. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306582 | HYDRAULIC NOISE SUPPRESSOR AND METHOD FOR HANDLING A HYDRAULIC NOISE SUPPRESSOR - A hydraulic noise suppressor for reducing water-borne noise, and method for handling the same, especially in the area of a construction site when an object is driven into underwater soil. The hydraulic noise suppressor can have at least two rigid holding elements, at least one support structure, and noise reducing elements secured to the at least one support structure, an upper end of the at least one support structure being secured to at least one of the at least two holding elements. The hydraulic noise suppressor can be divided along lateral flanks extending between the upper end and an opposite lower end of the at least one support structure. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306583 | Wind tower foundation - A fatigue resistant gravity based spread footing under heavy multi-axial cyclical loading of a wind tower. The foundation having a central vertical pedestal, a substantially horizontal continuous bottom support slab, a plurality of radial reinforcing ribs extending radially outward from the pedestal. The pedestal, ribs and slab forming a continuous monolithic structure. The foundation having a three-dimensional network of post-tensioning elements that keep the structural elements under heavy multi-axial post compression with a specific eccentricity intended to reduce stress amplitudes and deflections and allows the foundation to have a desirable combination of high stiffness and superior fatigue resistance. The foundation design reduces the weight and volume of materials used, reduces cost, and improves heat dissipation conditions during construction by having a small ratio of concrete mass to surface area thus eliminating the risk of thermal cracking due to heat of hydration. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306584 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INTEGRATED WATER MANAGEMENT OF A BASEMENT - A system for integrated water management of a basement is disclosed. The basement has a footer, a wall extending upward from the footer, and a sill plate on top of the wall. The system may include a sill plate barrier with a base located between the sill plate and the wall. The system may include a vertical barrier coupled to the sill plate barrier and extending downward along an exterior of the wall toward the footer. In addition, the system may have a footer barrier coupled to the vertical barrier and extending over an exterior of the footer. The system may include a drain member adjacent the exterior of the footer and coupled to the footer barrier. In one version, the sill plate barrier, vertical barrier, footer barrier and drain member collectively form the integrated water management system for the exterior of the basement to prevent water intrusion. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306585 | Pivot system with adjustable height to actuate a door latch for an excavator bucket - Embodiments of the invention relate generally to earth movement machine components and, more particularly, to a pivot system with adjustable height to actuate a door latch for an excavator bucket. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306586 | VIBRATING RIPPER - A vibrating ripper, according to the present invention, has: a main body portion; a vibrating body which is coupled to the main body portion and a vibrating body support unit and vibrates; and a vibration generating unit which is provided on the vibrating body, wherein the vibrating body support unit has a rotating member rotatably provided on the vibrating body or the main body portion for supporting the vibrating body, has first and second connecting members of which both end portions are rotatably connected to the upper and lower sides of the rotating member, with respect to the rotating center of same, and to the main body portion or the vibrating body, respectively such that the vibrating body can be supported in accordance with the main body portion, has a ripper blade provided on the vibrating body, thereby, when the vibrating body vibrates in accordance with the main body portion, offsetting, by means of the rotating of the rotating member, the change in coupling positions of the first and second connecting members and the vibrating body due to the vibration. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306587 | WORKING MACHINE - Provided is a working machine including first and second members, an angle detection device and a connection pin connected to the first and second members to rotate integrally with the second member relative to the first member. The angle detection device has a marker, an angle sensor and a guard member, which has a main guard portion covering the angle sensor and including an inner opposite surface opposed to an end surface of the projecting end portion and a guard-member-side engagement portion. One of the angle sensor and the marker is disposed on the inner opposite surface, the other disposed on the end surface. The first member has a first-member-side engagement portion engaging with the guard-member-side engagement portion to restrain the main guard portion from relative rotation. The guard member can contact with the connection pin to restrain the guard member from relative displacement to the projecting end portion. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306588 | PORTABLE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRICALLY DRIVEN WORK MACHINE AND A WORK MACHINE EQUIPPED WITH SUCH A POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM - A portable power supply system supplies a remotely controlled, electrically driven work machine with electrical power. The work machine includes continuous tracks and is equipped with a maneuverable arm that carries a tool at its free end. An electric motor is connected to a hydraulic pump and supplies the machine with a hydraulic medium. The work machine is connected under normal operation to a primary source of power via an electrical cable. The primary source of power includes a fixed alternating current electricity distribution grid at the location. In order to be able to supply the current that is required it includes a DC energy-storage arrangement that, including a secondary source of power, can store energy and, when necessary, supply energy in electrical form. A coupling arrangement makes it possible to choose between connecting the motor to the primary or the secondary source of power. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306589 | Hybrid Power Train System for a Tractor Scraper - A hybrid power train system for a tractor scraper is provided. The hybrid power train system may include a primary power source coupled to a first set of traction devices, a generator coupled to the primary power source, a first electric motor coupled to a second set of traction devices, an inverter circuit coupled to the generator and the first electric motor, an energy storage device coupled to the inverter circuit, and a controller operatively coupled to the inverter circuit. The controller may be configured to engage a first operation mode enabling electrical energy, supplied by the generator and the first electric motor, to be stored in the energy storage device, and engage a second operation mode enabling electrical energy, stored in the energy storage device, to be supplied to the first electric motor to drive the second set of traction devices. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306590 | HYDRAULIC DRIVE SYSTEM OF CONSTRUCTION MACHINE - A bi-directional pump connected to a motor by a pair of supply/discharge lines; a regulator changes the bi-directional pump tilting angle; and a controller controls the regulator based on a turning signal outputted from a turning operation valve. At the turning acceleration, at which the signal increases, the controller calculates a motor flow rate passing through the motor and an instruction flow rate determined based on the turning signal. If the instruction flow rate is greater than a reference flow rate obtained by adding a predetermined value to the motor flow rate, the controller controls the regulator so the bi-directional pump tilting angle is adjusted to a tilting angle realizing the reference flow rate. If the instruction flow rate is not greater than the reference flow rate, the controller controls the regulator so the bi-directional pump tilting angle is adjusted to a tilting angle realizing the instruction flow rate. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306591 | Adapter System for Attaching Components to Differently Sized Base Edges - A shim for use with a wear member comprises a body that defines a first aperture that includes a closed end and an open end, wherein the first aperture is defined by at least three surfaces including two side surfaces and at least one surface that defines the closed end and that further defines a surface normal that points toward the open end, and a second aperture that includes a closed end and an open end, wherein the second aperture is defined by at least three surfaces including two side surfaces and at least one surface that defines the closed end and that further defines a surface normal that points toward the open end. The surface normal of the first aperture forms an angle with the surface normal of the second aperture that is greater than zero degrees. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306592 | Purple Pipe Washing Machine Kit - This invention harvests abundant, highly usable washing machine rinse cycle water for irrigation and other uses. This is accomplished using two separate devices working together; it is comprised of a valve assembly (FIG. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306593 | Water Maker Device - A water making device includes a cooling process and heating process to generate water from air. The water making device includes a refrigerant assembly to cool down the air within the structure of the device. After reaching a specified temperature, air is let into the device using an air controller. A frost portion is formed inside the water making device. The cooling process finishes when the frost portion is at a specified thickness. A heating process uses a resistance surrounding the interior of the water making device to circulate hot air to melt the frost portion. Water droplets are generated and collected. The cooling process starts again upon completion of the heating process. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306594 | DUAL CHECK BACKFLOW PREVENTER - A backflow preventer that includes a housing having an inlet and an outlet adapted to be mounted in a liquid flow configuration in a liquid supply circuit. An upstream check disc assembly is positioned in the housing downstream of the inlet, and includes an upstream check plate supporting a downstream diaphragm. An upstream check disc is positioned downstream of the diaphragm and integrally formed with an upstream stem mounted in an aperture in a central hub formed in the check plate for movement between an normally open, flow position and a closed position preventing backflow of liquid through the inlet. A downstream check disc assembly is positioned in the housing downstream from the upstream check disc assembly. A vent discharges liquid to atmosphere upstream of the downstream check disc assembly. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306595 | 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. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306596 | FAUCET INCLUDING CAPACITIVE SENSORS FOR HANDS FREE FLUID FLOW CONTROL - A faucet comprises a spout, a passageway that conducts water flow through the spout, and an electrically operable valve disposed within the passageway. A first capacitive sensor has a first detection field that generates a first output signal upon detection of a user's hands in the first detection field, and a second capacitive sensor has a second detection field that generates a second output signal upon detection of a user's hands in the second detection field. A controller is coupled to the first and second capacitive sensors and the electrically operable valve. The controller is programmed to actuate the electrically operable valve in response to detecting the user's hands in the first detection field and not in the second detection field for a predetermined period of time surrounding the detection of the user's hands in the first detection field. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306597 | WASHER WITH AN ADJUSTABLE INLET APERTURE FOR DIFFERENT WATER PRESSURE - The water washer is made of an elastic rubber material and has a circular flat shape with a flange on its circumference; a flow adjustable portion has a flow adjustable portion with an inner curved face and an outer curved face; an adjustable inlet aperture is disposed through the inner curved face and the outer curved face of the flow adjustable portion; by deforming the inner curved face and the outer curved face of the flow adjustable portion to shirk the adjustable inlet aperture of the water saving washer. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306598 | Flood Prevention Apparatus - A flood prevention apparatus for a sanitary ware product such as a bath or the like. The flood prevention apparatus comprises a multi chamber drain and an overflow apparatus. The multi chamber drain comprises a body defining at least a first and a second chamber therein. Openings into the body define a first outlet port and a second outlet port. Each of the first and second outlet ports are vertically and horizontally displaced relative to each other. The first outlet port is in fluid communication with the first chamber and the second outlet port is in fluid communication with the second chamber. The first and second outlet ports are each connectable to associated first and second pipe sections of the overflow apparatus. The overflow apparatus comprises a first pipe section configured to attach to the first outlet port and a second pipe section configured to attach to the second outlet port. The first and second pipe sections provide substantially vertical pipe sections. The first and second pipe sections are joined in continuous fluid communication by an inverted U-shaped passage, which includes a normally open air valve at its summit. The air valve is operable to control flow of water through the apparatus in a non-siphonic state. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306599 | Brace Support Device - A brace includes two or more spacers connected together using an interlocking mechanism, such as a press fit, an interference fit, a friction fit, a snap fastener, a projection-and-recess coupling system or a stud-and-tube coupling system, to provide a desired combined length. The brace may further include a U-shaped clip for attachment to a toilet tank or may use a plate with an adhesive layer for attachment to an object. The brace may also include a threaded stud and a nut coupled to a spacer for adjusting the combined length of the brace. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306600 | DUAL-DISCHARGE TANK FOR TOILETS - The invention relates to a dual-discharge tank for toilets, including a tank, a water inlet having controlling means which are activated depending on the volume of water contained in the tank, a discharge mechanism coupled to a drainage collector, and means for actuating the discharge mechanism. The tank also includes an additional water inlet connected to a timed valve for controlling water flow, which automatically cuts off the flow of water through said inlet after a predetermined time has elapsed since the actuation thereof. The outlet of the timed valve for controlling water flow is connected to a first pipe that directs the additional water toward the drainage collector. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306601 | FLUSHING TOILET - A flushing toilet has a manually operable main discharge valve with a main flushing outlet connected to a flushing outlet below the normal water level in a toilet bowl water trap. The flushing outlet is directed toward the water trap. A generally tangential swirling outlet in an upper region of the toilet bowl is controlled by a separate valve and directed generally horizontally to cause water leaving it to follow a swirling path on the inside of the toilet bowl in a cleansing flush. The water trap has a passage that follows a path of generally squat U-shape with an inlet end opening into the lower end of the toilet bowl, a central region that is lowermost and a water trap outlet the lowermost part of which defines a depth to the water trap. The cross-sectional shape of the passage has a longer vertical axis than its horizontal axis. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306602 | VERTICAL URINE FLUSH TOILET DEVICE - A straight toilet device using urine as flushing liquid, comprising: a container; a liquid inlet port connected to container, with a unidirectional valve placed at the inlet; a liquid outlet port connected to container and a raised pipe; a compressed air inlet port connected to container. The urine used for flushing passes through liquid inlet port, entering container. Compressed air enters container from compressed air inlet port. Urine is pressurized, exiting liquid outlet port at high speeds, flushing away solid waste and dirt. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306603 | VERTICAL URINE SPRAYING FLUSHING TOILET DEVICE - The front end of a pipe is placed in the air flow zone formed by a compressed air tube, and the back end of the pipe connects to the urine source. When the compressed air passes through the front end of the pipe, a spray is formed that can flush fecal waste. The embodiments in this application also describes an extension pipe that can connect between back end of the pipe and the urine source, which makes flushing of fecal waste easier in straight toilets. This application's embodiments also describes a nozzle for the pipe and a nozzle for the compressed air tube. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306604 | Eliminate odor toilet with a jet device - This is the device that uses airflow to remove toilet odor, comprising a compressed air tube and a pipe. The compressed air tube blows air along the axis of a pipe, creating the high speed airflow inside the pipe, drawing the air behind to enter into and flow in the direction of the pipe, also drawing the toilet odor away. The embodiments in this application also describe a long pipe where both ends of the long pipe separately placed, with one end located at the area of concentrated odor, and the other end located at an area where the odor may be released, and a compressed air tube blowing air along the axis of the long pipe as a method to be able to remove odor. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306605 | DEVICES FOR MOVING A TOILET, AND RELATED METHODS AND KITS - In certain aspects, devices and methods for moving a toilet are provided that can include an elongated member, first and second connectors coupled to the elongated engaging member, first and second extension elements coupled to the respective first and second connectors and extending radially away from the elongated member, and means for securing the first extension element to the first collar. The first and second extension elements include contact surfaces that are configured to engage the toilet. In other aspects, devices and methods for moving a toilet can include a handle, first and second collars coupled to the handle, and first and second shackles coupled to the respective first and second collars. In some instances, the shackles are adjustable along a radial direction extending from the handle. In some instances, the devices and methods include a means for securing the first and second shackles to the respective first and second collars. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306606 | Wall-Hung Toilet With Improved Load-Bearing Capacity - A wall hung toilet is described which has a toilet body having a toilet body inlet, a back plate having at least a first and a second lower fastener opening therethrough, a toilet body outlet, a bowl and a base. The bowl has an interior surface defining a interior area for receiving fluid, an inlet for introducing fluid to the interior area of the bowl and a bowl outlet. A trapway for passing fluid from the bowl outlet to the toilet body outlet is also included. The base of the toilet body extends from a front bowl portion of the base to a rear portion of the base that contacts the back plate, and the base is configured so as to distribute load bearing forces when applied to the bowl in use towards each of a first area around the first fastener opening and a second area around the second fastener area. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306607 | Flow Control System - An application for a flow control system includes a vertically oriented expanding conduit, positioned within the interior of a container which is fluidly interfaced to a downstream drainage system. The lower end of the expanding conduit is in fluid communication with an upstream reservoir through a closed conduit. A means to restrain the expanding conduit from lateral movement is provided and the means is in fluid communication with the interior of the container. The distal, upper end of the expanding conduit is capped and at least one fluid passageway opens through the cap from the interior of the expanding conduit. As the fluid pressure rises in the expanding conduit in response to an increase in the fluid level in the upstream reservoir, the fluid passageway through the capped, upper end of the expanding conduit rises to prescribed level and the release rate of fluid into the downstream drainage system is maintained at a prescribed rate or range of rates as the fluid level continues to rise. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306608 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND SOFTWARE FOR PROVIDING A BLOCKED SEWER ALERT - A blocked sewer unit includes a substantially impermeable barrier having a first side exposed to the interior of a sewage network and a second side, the barrier movable in the direction of the second side in response to fluid pressure on the first side. The blocked sewer alert unit includes a transducer separated by the barrier from the sewage network, the transducer configured to generate an electrical signal when the barrier moves into the dry section. The blocked sewer alert unit includes an alarm circuit configured to convert the electrical signal into a user alert. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306609 | CRANE BUILDING - A series of moment frames, each including two opposing spaced apart vertical legs and a horizontal crossbar connecting the top ends of the legs, are arranged linearly in spaced apart side-by-side array and opposing outer horizontal panel support beams are connected to the outside faces of the legs on each building side, offset below the crossbars. On the inside faces of the legs and running parallel to the beams, first and second opposing crane rails are attached. A bridge crane is mounted on the crane rails. Four-panel folding sections are assembled in an adjacent side-by-side array and rest on the panel support beams. Individual wall panels, arranged side-by-side, enclose the space from the bottoms of the legs (ground level) to the panel support beams. End panels, in various configurations, close the ends of the crane building and allow access doors or and other openings. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306610 | Methods and systems for modular buildings - Pre-fabricated wall panels with embedded electronic devices. Also, a modular building made from pre-fabricated panels with embedded electronic devices, individual panel identifiers, and a central computer system. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306611 | CONSTRUCTION ELEMENT INCORPORATING AN ELECTRONIC SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - The invention relates to an assembly for incorporating into a solidified construction element, to a construction element comprising such an assembly, and to a method for producing said construction element. According to the invention, the assembly comprises an electronic system ( | 2017-10-26 |
20170306612 | BRACKET ANCHOR FOR FASTENING A FACING IN A SUPPORTING WALL, AND WEB PLATE OF A BRACKET ANCHOR - A bracket anchor for fastening a facing to a supporting wall has a bracket head for fastening the bracket anchor to the supporting wall, a web plate, a support element for supporting the facing, and a pressure element for transmitting pressure from the bracket anchor to the supporting wall. The support element and the pressure element are secured to the web plate. The entire web plate is formed from a single plate of constant wall thickness. The web plate includes a tension strut and a compression strut which are connected to one another only at their ends facing the support element and at most over half of the projecting length of the bracket anchor. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306613 | Concrete Weldment - A weldment that is embedded in a precast concrete building member that is used to join the concrete building member to other concrete building members. The weldment has a top plate, side plate, and outstanding top and bottom legs. The surface of the top plate and side plate are not embedded in the precast concrete building member. The legs are integrally formed with the top plate and side plate. The top plate and side plate present weldable surfaces to join by welding the precast concrete building member to another building member. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306614 | EXPANSION JOINTS | 2017-10-26 |
20170306615 | JOINT-SEALING ELEMENT WITH PREDETERMINED GEOMETRY AND SEALING ARRANGEMENT WITH SUCH A JOINT-SEALING ELEMENT - A joint-sealing element for sealing building-structure joints is described, especially for sealing against sound and/or smoke and if necessary against fire. In particular, a joint-sealing element for sealing on a building construction and/or on a building structure is described, especially for sealing a joint between a first building part and a second building part, with a carrier element and a sealing profile disposed on this carrier element, wherein the disposed sealing profile has a predetermined geometry. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306616 | Method to Meter a Thermal Barrier Upon a Surface - A manner by which to form a thermal barrier upon a surface, utilizes a pneumatic blower to form a layer of thermal insulation material and a layer of radiant barrier material. The pneumatic blower is first charged with the thermal insulation material, and the thermal insulation material is metered upon the surface. Then, the pneumatic blower is charged with the radiant barrier material, and the radiant barrier material is metered upon the thermal insulation material. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306617 | Acoustic Panel - An acoustic panel device includes a panel member and a mount. The panel member includes a porous material. The mount is arranged to captively support the panel member. The mount can be a frame that surrounds the panel member. The frame can define a channel, and a portion of the panel member is disposed in the channel. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306618 | WALL PANEL BASE TRIM AND METHOD FOR THE SAME - A wall panel base trim a panel channel extending between first and second ends. The panel channel surrounds a panel groove configured for reception of a wall panel therein. The panel channel includes a blending fin extending from the channel base, the blending fin on a second side of the panel groove. A brace ridge extends between the first and second ends, the brace ridge projects laterally relative to the panel channel. A shadow flange extends away from the panel channel in a second direction, the shadow flange and the brace ridge cooperate to form a shadow line recess. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306619 | WALL ELEMENT, WALL SECTION COMPRISING SAID WALL ELEMENT AND A METHOD FOR BUILDING SAID WALL SECTION - A wall element including upper and lower elements at upper and lower edges. A first side element extending along the first side, a second side element extending along the second side and a substantially rectangular board are present. The upper and lower elements include a first edge coinciding with the first side and a second edge coinciding with the second side, wherein the first and second edges are arranged in an angle with respect to a plane perpendicular to the outer surface, the angle lies within the interval 20°-45°, and the first and second side elements extending parallel to the plane, perpendicular to the board and having a total extension corresponding to the extension of the upper and the lower element in the plane, wherein the first side element bear against the plate and the second side element extend from the inside of the wall element. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306620 | BUILDING RAIL SYSTEM - A building rail system. The system includes large and small building rails capable of forming flush connections at varied angles. The flush connection of the rails eliminates an extra layer of space that would otherwise exist if the rails had to be offset to form a connection. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306621 | AN EXTERIOR WALL AND A METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING AN EXTERIOR WALL - Disclosed is an exterior wall ( | 2017-10-26 |
20170306622 | Acoustic Performance of Timber Frame Partitions - A partition for a building structure comprises a support frame and a plasterboard affixed to the support frame with a plurality of screws. The plasterboard comprises a gypsum matrix having fibres embedded therein in an amount of at least 1 wt % relative to the gypsum, as well as a polymeric additive that is present in an amount of at least 1 wt % relative to the gypsum. The support frame comprises a plurality of elongate timber members and the average spacing between nearest-neighbour screws is greater than 400 mm. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306623 | Construction Panel Having Improved Fixing Strength - A plasterboard comprises a gypsum matrix having a polymeric additive distributed therein in an amount of at least 1 wt % relative to the gypsum, the gypsum matrix further having a first group of fibres and a second group of fibres embedded therein, wherein the fibres of the first group of fibres have an average length that is at least three times the average length of the fibres of the second group of fibres. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306624 | PREFABRICATED STRUCTURAL BUILDING PANEL - A load bearing building panel having a first sheet intended to provide an inner building surface, a second sheet intended to provide an outer building surface, and an insulating foam core sandwiched between them. The sheet that provides the inner building surface is corrugated to define co-planar portions separated by a plurality of channels which are dimensioned so as to be able to accommodate standard size electrical boxes and/or plumbing pipes. Advantageously, the other sheet is also corrugated to define a plurality of channels so that a plurality of panels can be stacked in a partially nesting relationship. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306625 | PREFABRICATED DEMISING AND END WALLS - An example apparatus is disclosed that may be a demising wall that may include two structurally insulated panels (SIPS). Each of the SIPS may be configured to span between a floor and a ceiling of a building unit, and the two SIPS are spaced apart to define an interstitial space between the SIPS, wherein each of the SIPS includes an interior surface having a magnesium oxide board and an exterior surface having a fiber cement board. An example method is disclosed for assembling a demising wall to a floor panel. An example apparatus is disclosed that may be an end wall panel that may include two SIPS. Each of the SIPS may be configured to span between a floor and a ceiling of a building unit. An example method is disclosed for assembling an end wall panel to a floor panel. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306626 | FRICTION FIT COMPOSITE COLUMN - A composite assembly includes a series of elongated layers joined lengthwise thereof. At least two of the elongated layers each have an upper elongated portion and a lower elongated portion secured together in an end-to-end relationship at a joint therebetween by a connector arrangement. The upper elongated portion is constructed of a wood material, and the lower elongated portion is constructed of a non-wood material. The lower elongated portion may have a reinforcing rod therein. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306627 | HIP AND RIDGE/STARTER SHINGLE COMBINATION - A shingle blank includes a substrate coated with asphalt, a headlap portion, a prime portion, a starter shingle separation line, and first and second ridge shingle separation lines. The headlap portion has a first sealant that extends along the width of the substrate, and the prime portion has a second sealant that extends along the width of the substrate. The starter shingle separation line extends along the width of the substrate and facilitates separation of the shingle blank into first and second starter shingles. The first starter shingle includes the first sealant and the second starter shingle includes the second sealant. The first and second ridge shingle separation lines extend along the height of the substrate from an upper edge of the substrate to a lower edge of the substrate and facilitates separation of the shingle blank into three ridge shingles. Each of the three ridge shingles includes a portion of the first sealant and a portion of the second sealant. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306628 | Cover Laminate or Cover Layer System - The invention relates to a cover laminate such as a roof laminate or cover layer system ( | 2017-10-26 |
20170306629 | SKI DEVICE FOR USE WITH A SNOW REMOVAL DEVICE - A ski device for use in combination with a snow removal device (such as a roof rake) is disclosed. The ski device includes ski portions that may be used to protect a surface (such as a roof surface) from damage by preventing a head of the snow removal device from directly contacting and scraping along the surface from which snow, ice, and/or debris is to be removed. The ski device also allows the amount of clearance between the head of the snow removal device and the surface to be adjusted. This allows a user to position the ski device to provide for a desired amount of clearance, which allows for adjustment of the amount of snow, ice, and/or debris that is to be removed, as well to allow for clearance of other structures (such as rain deflectors, etc.) on the surface. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306630 | SLAT DEVICE - A slat device ( | 2017-10-26 |
20170306631 | Facing System - An insulated facing system, suitable for application to a wide variety of building façade substrates, in both new build and retro-fit situations. It is a simple to install and cost effective lightweight facing system, with rebate edged insulation attached to facing panels by back site anchors, and fixed to building facades by a clip and horizontal rail system. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306632 | Building Coverings - A wall surface covering system comprising: a wall surface covering for covering an underlying vertical support surface constituted by a wall, said wall surface covering comprising a rigid body; a first component of a hook-and-loop fastener fixable to the rigid body of the wall surface covering; and a second component of the hook-and-loop fastener that is fixable to the underlying vertical surface. The first and second components are cooperable such that,when the first component is fixed to the surface covering and the second component is fixed to the underlying vertical surface, the first and second components can be engaged to cause the wall surface covering to grip the wall. The first and second components are configured to cooperate to provide a fastening having a pull strength and a shear strength that are high enough to hold the surface covering in position on the vertical support surface, and a peel strength that is low enough to allow removal of the surface covering from the underlying surface by peeling the rigid body away from the wall. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306633 | REINFORCED TILE - Reinforced tiles, as well as systems and methods for reinforcing tiles, are provided. The reinforced tiles have enhanced durability, compressive strength, shear strength, and modulus of elasticity. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306634 | Inside Corner Backer Board Molding Insert - An inside corner backer board molding insert is provided. The molding insert includes a body formed by a rigid member. An arcuate portion disposed on a front side of the body extends longitudinally from an upper face to a lower face of the body. The arcuate portion defines a concave surface extending laterally from a first longitudinal edge to a second longitudinal edge. A pair of laterally extending walls extend perpendicularly relative to each other and intersect forming a corner edge disposed on a rear side of the body. The corner edge forms a right angle sized to engage an inside corner of a wall. Opposing sides of the body interconnect the arcuate portion to the laterally extending walls and include a width sized to receive a backer board flush thereagainst. A lip extending outwardly from and edge of the opposing sides provides a support surface for the backer board. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306635 | MECHANISM TO SECURE THE BASE OF A POLE TO THE LID OF A FLAT BOX FINISHER - A mechanism to secure the base of a pole to the lid of a flatbox finisher is provided. The mechanism utilizes at least one spring grasping device on the lid of the flat box finisher to grasp and secure the base of the pole. The grasping mechanism is depressed and grasps a generally flat rectangular edge of the base of the pole and secures the base of the pole to the lid of the flatbox finisher by friction. In particular, as the base having the pole of the flatbox finisher is first slid over the grasping mechanism, the grasping mechanism is first pushed downward. After the base slides over the grasping mechanism, the grasping mechanism springs back upward and locks the base of the pole into place on the lid of the flatbox finisher. Wing nuts may then be used to further secure the base of the pole to the lid of the flatbox finisher. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306636 | COLLAPSIBLE AND PORTABLE ROAD SIGN PLATFORM - A collapsible and portable road sign platform, comprising: a) a square or rectangular platform base portion; b) a square or rectangular platform frame portion comprising a plurality of platform frame members; c) a left platform bracket portion and a right platform bracket portion; and d) a safety railing portion comprising a plurality of safety railing frame members, wherein the left platform bracket portion and/or the right platform bracket portion are/is adjustable, and wherein the road sign platform is capable of being affixed off the ground to a pair of wood posts. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306637 | FLOORING COMPONENT - A flooring component comprising a main body portion defining a first major surface and a second major surface, a first extending portion that extends from the main body portion in a first direction, the first extending portion defining a third surface coplanar to at least a portion of the first major surface, and a second extending portion that extends from the main body portion in a second direction opposite the first direction, the second extending portion defining a fourth surface coplanar to at least a portion of the second major surface, wherein at least 60% of the main body portion, the first extending portion and the second extending portion is of a first material, the first extending portion comprises a female structure on a side of the first extending portion opposite the third surface, the second extending portion comprises a male structure on a side of the second extending portion opposite the fourth surface, the flooring component comprises, in a region of at least one of the female structure and the male structure, a resilient portion of a second material more pliable than the first material, and the female structure is of a shape that snappingly engages the male structure using a resilience of the resilient portion. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306638 | SYSTEM FOR CREATING A SEALABLE TANK PARTITION - The invention relates to a system for creating a sealable tank partition from wooden panels ( | 2017-10-26 |
20170306639 | WAVE GENERATOR SYSTEM WITH DISSIPATIVE SHORES - Wave generator system ( | 2017-10-26 |
20170306640 | FLOATING MULTI-DIRECTION POOL SKIMMER - A floating water skimming device for collecting debris and related floating material from the surface of water includes structural floatation elements and a collection screen. The skimming device includes an elongated central member having a middle portion, a first end and a second end, a collection screen connected to the elongated central member, and a pole attachment element pivotably attached to the elongated central member. The collection screen and the central member define a first basin and a second basin for collecting debris therein. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306641 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL CIRCULATING GARAGE - A three-dimensional circuiting garage is provided. The three-dimensional circulating garage includes: a fixing frame including a first fixing support and a second fixing support; a transmission system including a transmission device disposed on the fixing frame, and a tray track disposed on at least one of the first and second fixing supports; a plurality of tray units each including; a tray frame, a vehicle carrying plate, and a tray stabilizing beam; and a driving device connected with the transmission device to drive the transmission device so as to drive the tray unit to move up and down reciprocally in a cyclical manner along the tray track; wherein when two adjacent tray units move in a vertical direction, a lower surface of the vehicle carrying plate of an upper tray unit is supported on the tray stabilizing beam of a lower tray unit. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306642 | Metal Protective Net and Protection Monitoring System - The present invention relates to a metal protective net, including: multiple steel wires arranged in parallel; multiple metal connecting sheets arranged in parallel, where the metal connecting sheets and the steel wires are arranged to intersect with each other at multiple intersections without being connected; insulating members which are provided between the steel wires and the metal connecting sheets and located at the intersections, and fixedly connected therewith; and connecting terminals, where both ends of each steel wire each are connected with one connecting terminal, and both ends of each metal connecting sheet each are connected with one connecting terminal; and a monitoring device electrically connected with the connecting terminals. The steel wires and the metal sheets, which form the metal protective net, are not electrically conductive with each other, forming many individual loops. If the metal net is broken, an alarm can be sent by the monitoring device. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306643 | BARRIER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY, BARRIER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DEPLOYING A BARRIER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY - An embodiment of the invention provides a barrier support assembly for use in supporting a temporary safety barrier for rapid deployment in environments such as metro rail tunnels or construction. Further embodiments provide a barrier system and a method for deploying the barrier. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306644 | FENCE POST DRIVING APPARATUS - An apparatus for driving a post into the earth has a frame with an upright member in which the upright member has a slot extending longitudinally on a surface thereof, a receptacle translatably positioned in the slot, a hammer member translatably positioned in the slot of a location above the receptacle, a sheave affixed to the frame in a position above the hammer member, and a line affixed to the hammer member and extending over the sheave. The receptacle has an interior adapted to receive an upper end of the post therein. The line has an end opposite the hammer member adapted to be manually pulled so as to lift the hammer member upwardly and to be released so as to cause the hammer member to contact the receptacle. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306645 | HANDLE TRAY FOR FASCIA PANEL OF AN APPLIANCE - A domestic appliance for treating items may include a cabinet having a plurality of walls at least partly defining an interior chamber for treating items; a door assembly to enclose the interior chamber; a fascia panel attached to the door assembly, the fascia panel having a handle shell that at least partly defines a handle recess on the fascia panel, and the fascia panel having at least one fascia panel rib formed on an interior surface of the fascia panel opposite the handle shell; a handle tray having a main body and at least one finger extending from the main body, the at least one finger structured to be positioned adjacent to the at least one fascia panel rib. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306646 | LOCK CLUTCHES, LOCK ASSEMBLIES, LOCK COMPONENTS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THEREOF - A double clutch assembly includes a first clutch assembly and a second clutch assembly. The first clutch assembly includes a cylinder ( | 2017-10-26 |
20170306647 | SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFYING THE LOCATION OF A HIDDEN CLOSURE LATCH RELEASE ON A MOTOR VEHICLE - A system is provided for easily locating a closure latch release and opening a closure of a motor vehicle. That system includes the closure latch release which may be hidden from view by a body element of the motor vehicle and a highlight feature adjacent the closure latch release that is in clear or plain view so that the closure latch release may be quickly and conveniently located. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306648 | LED Indicator Such as LED Ring for a Mechatronic Lock System - An LED ring or light guide for a mechanical or mechatronic closure system that includes an actuating means, such as socket wrench receptacle or swivel handle, which is rotatably supported in a housing or tray. The LED ring or light guide also includes a retaining nut or bearing piece that can be screwed on with the housing or with the tray with the intermediary of a thin wall such as door panel of a sheet-metal cabinet or sheet-metal housing. A light ring surrounds a flange of the housing or of the tray, and a flexible foil is arranged between light ring and thin wall. The flexible foil carries light emitting diodes (LEDs) and relays the light thereof. A closure indicator integrated in the actuating means is achieved in this way. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306649 | KEY AND ASSOCIATED LOCK - The invention relates to a key ( | 2017-10-26 |
20170306650 | LOCKSET - A lockset comprises an upper shell and a bottom plate which are fixedly connected to each other. An accommodating space is formed between the upper shell and the bottom plate. A jack is provided on the surface of the upper shell. A locking mechanism is provided within the accommodating space. The locking mechanism comprises a locking hook fitted with the jack and a control device for controlling the locking hook to move. The locking hook comprises a hook portion accessible to the underneath of the jack and a connection portion controlled by the control device. When a code is correct, the hook portion may move toward one side of the jack; and, when the code is wrong, the connection portion is limited by the control device, and the hook portion is limited underneath the jack. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306651 | LATCH MECHANISM WITH STATUS INDICATOR - A latch mechanism is provided that includes a housing, a cap, and at least one indicator. The cap may include a central axis and may be mounted for selective rotational movement relative to the housing about the central axis between a latched position and an unlatched position. The at least one indicator may be interposed between the cap and the housing, such that the cap is in covering relationship to at least a portion of the at least one indicator. The at least one indicator may also be mounted for radial movement outwardly from the central axis relative to the cap as the cap is rotated from the latched position to the unlatched position such that the cap is no longer in covering relationship to the portion of the at least one indicator. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306652 | LOCK CLUTCHES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THEREOF - A clutch assembly for a lock includes a driver ( | 2017-10-26 |
20170306653 | Cathode Lock and Method Allowing the Cathode Lock to Switch Between Normally-Opened State and Normally-Closed State - A cathode lock comprising: a lock body | 2017-10-26 |
20170306654 | MORTISE DEVICE - Provided is a mortise device. According to one embodiment, the mortise device includes a mortise installed at a door, a face plate coupled to one side surface of the mortise, a latch bolt which thrusts out of or retracts into the one side surface of the mortise to which the face plate is coupled, a guide protrusion formed on the latch bolt, and a fixing pin which allows the latch bolt to be installed in the mortise. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306655 | HOOP LOCK WITH ANTI-ROTATION FEATURES - A hoop lock including a shackle and a crossbar, with the shackle having a pair of legs extending from a body portion, and each of the legs having a foot including a tip with a non-circular cross-section. The cross-bar includes a housing having a pair of foot-receiving openings and a pair of tip-receiving openings substantially aligned with foot-receiving openings. The tip-receiving openings are configured to matingly engage the tips such that the tips are rotationally coupled to the housing. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306656 | BICYCLE PARKING LOCK APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAME - The present invention relates to a bicycle parking lock apparatus adapted for locking a crank of the bicycle. The apparatus includes a primary lock part and a secondary lock part movable reciprocatingly relative to the primary lock part. The primary lock part defines a recess adapted to receive the crank. The recess is provided with a sidewall such that when the crank is received in the recess, an outboard side of the crank at a first end thereof is shielded by the sidewall. The secondary lock part is adapted to hold the crank in position in cooperation with the primary lock part. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306657 | SEAL FOR SECURING GOODS - The present invention relates to a seal for securing goods and to a method for securing an article of merchandise. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306658 | MOTOR VEHICLE LOCK COMPRISING A BRAKING PAWL AND A DRIVING DOG MECHANISM - The aim of the invention is to provide a locking mechanism for a lock, which can be opened quietly. To achieve this aim, a lock is proposed comprising a locking mechanism with a rotary latch, a locking pawl for locking the rotary latch in a detent position and a braking pawl which initially can brake a rotary motion of the rotary latch that occurs after or during a movement of the locking pawl out of its detent position. Opening sounds can be reduced by means of this initial braking action. The lock also comprises a driving dog mechanism with a translatory action that can lift the braking pawl out of its braking position. This ensures that the braking pawl is moved out of its braking position in a reliable manner so that the lock can be opened. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306659 | OPPOSED OPENING AND CLOSING TYPE DOOR STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE - An opposed opening and closing type door structure of a vehicle is provided. The opposed opening and closing type door structure includes a front door and a rear door that are rotatably disposed in the vehicle to be oppositely opened and closed. A center pillar is rotatably disposed in the rear door and an active striker is disposed in the front door. A latch locked with or released from the active striker and is disposed in the center pillar. Accordingly, the weight of the vehicle and the number of parts of the vehicle is reduced and the front door and the rear door are independently opened and closed. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306660 | MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR LOCK - The invention relates to a method for producing a motor vehicle door lock and to said motor vehicle door lock, comprising a locking mechanism and a lock case ( | 2017-10-26 |
20170306661 | CINCHING LATCH ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLE - A cinching latch assembly for a vehicle may include a base plate, a first locking groove formed on the base plate by being depressed from an upper end of the base plate toward a middle hereof for insertion of a striker into the first locking groove, a first rotation shaft provided on the base plate at a first side of the first locking groove, and a safety hook rotatably combined with the first rotation shaft at a first end of the safety hook, with a hook provided at a second end of the safety hook, the hook disposed to block the first locking groove, in which when the striker is inserted into the first locking groove, the safety hook opens the first locking groove by rotating on the first rotation shaft, and blocks the first locking groove, thereby performing a first-level locking. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306662 | PUSH BUTTON DEVICE WITH PUSH ACTUATION WITH IMPROVED KINEMATICS FOR APPLICATION IN A VEHICLE - Push button device for a motor vehicle, has: a mechanical and/or electric function controller with a first control state and a second control state; a push button element pressable from a disengaged state into a pressed state, wherein the function controller has the first control state when the push button element is in the disengaged state and the second control state when the push button element is in the pressed state, the push button element connected to the function controller by a first pivot arm mounted rotatably about a first axis of rotation and by a second pivot arm mounted rotatably about a different axis of rotation spaced apart from the first axis of rotation, wherein the first pivot arm and the second pivot arm are designed to be pivoted in an identical direction of rotation as a consequence of a movement of the push button element. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306663 | RADIAL END DOOR LOCKING ROD, CAM AND KEEPER - A railcar locking system that includes a railcar with a first radial door and second radial door. The first radial door includes a first keeper on the first radial door and a second keeper disposed above the first keeper on the first radial door. The second radial door includes a first hinge on the second radial door and a second hinge disposed above the first hinge on the second radial door. The second radial door further includes a locking rod that includes a first cam disposed at a first end of the locking rod and a second cam disposed at a second end of the locking rod. The first cam is configured to engage with a first lobe of the first keeper and the second cam is configured to engage with a second lobe of the second keeper when the locking rod is in the locked position. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306664 | CONSOLE APPARATUS FOR AUTOMOBILE - A console apparatus for an automobile includes: a console main body ( | 2017-10-26 |
20170306665 | ADVANCING/RETREATING MOVEMENT DEVICE - An advancing/retreating movement mechanism | 2017-10-26 |
20170306666 | INSIDE HANDLE SUPPORT MEMBER FOR VEHICLE DOOR - An inside handle support member for a vehicle door includes: a base member that is a frame having an opened vehicle interior side end portion, in which the base member is detachably mounted to a trim constituting a vehicle interior side surface of the vehicle door through an aperture formed in the trim, and rotatably supports an inside handle configured to operate a lock device provided in the vehicle door; and a bezel that is a frame detachably mounted to a peripheral edge of the vehicle interior side end portion of the base member, in which the bezel includes: an engagement hole; and an engagement hole forming portion that defines a vehicle exterior side edge of the engagement hole, and the base member includes: an engagement claw protruding on an outer peripheral surface of the base member; and a guide protrusion having a guide surface | 2017-10-26 |
20170306667 | DEVICE FOR HOLDING THE TRUNK LID OF A VEHICLE IN AN OPEN POSITION - A device for holding the trunk lid of a vehicle in an open position, includes an elongated telescopic member adapted to be adjusted in length, a locking system for holding the elongated member in a selected position, and first and second holding mechanisms provided at opposed ends of the elongated member. The first and second holding mechanisms are adapted to be attached to a lower closed loop provided on the trunk sill and to an upper latching mechanism provided on the inside of the trunk lid of the vehicle. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306668 | ELECTROMAGNETIC RELEASE DOOR CLOSER - The present invention relates to the technical field of door closers, and particularly discloses an electromagnetic release door closer. The electromagnetic release door closer comprises a door closer body, a slide rail, and a rocker arm, one end of the rocker arm is articulated with the door closer body, wherein the slide rail is provided with a slide groove and a slide cavity which are parallel to each other, a through slot which is parallel to the slide groove is arranged between the slide groove and the slide cavity, wherein an electromagnetic limiting mechanism can be fixed at any position in the slide cavity. In the electrified state of an electromagnet, an electromagnetic attracting plate and the electromagnet are in a fixed state under the action of magnetic force, a limiting latch bolt is located in the slide groove, and is used to limit the sliding of a slider in the slide groove, and under this state, the slider can slide freely between the limiting latch bolt and one end of the slide groove, that is, a door leaf can move freely between a position limited by the limiting latch bolt and a maximum opening position. The defect that a door leaf can only be fixed in one specific state in the prior art is overcome, the range of adjustment is wider, and the electromagnetic release door closer is more convenient to use, and can meet more use requirements. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306669 | CLEVIS SENSING LOCK - A latch mechanism includes a hook-handle assembly coupled to a first panel and a clevis coupled to a second panel. The hook-handle assembly engages the clevis to secure the first panel relative to the second panel. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306670 | INJECTION MOLDED HOUSING - An injection molded housing includes a first piece, a second piece, and a wall defined by the first piece removably joined to the second piece by a joint at abutting surfaces of the first piece and the second piece. A central catch is integrally molded with the first piece, protruding from the wall. A latch is integrally molded with the second piece, and connected to the second piece first and second living hinges. A half-knuckle is integrally molded with the second piece, protruding from the wall. A hinge pin is fixedly attached to the latch. The latch is bendable at the living hinges to align the hinge pin with the half-knuckle. The latch is rotatable about the hinge pin to engage the central catch and selectably prevent the first piece from being disengaged from the second piece. | 2017-10-26 |
20170306671 | DOOR HINGE HEIGHT ADJUSTING DEVICE FOR ROTATING DOOR - The present invention relates to a door hinge height adjusting device that can adjust the relative vertical position of a second support bracket with respect to a first support bracket in a door hinge that rotatably connects one side surface of a door forming a rotating door to a support frame in a door frame, the door hinge comprising: the first support bracket which is fixedly connected to the support frame side of a door frame; the second support bracket which is fixedly connected to the door side; and a hinge portion which is provided between the first support bracket and the second support bracket, for relative rotation. | 2017-10-26 |