45th week of 2020 patent applcation highlights part 27 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20200347545 | PROCESS FOR BONDING A TEXTILE MATERIAL TO AN ELASTOMER - The present invention relates to a process for adhering a textile material to an elastomer, the process comprising the steps of pretreating the textile material with at least one polyester of an α-β-unsaturated carboxylic acid, contacting the pretreated textile material with an unvulcanized elastomer, and vulcanizing the product obtained. The present invention additionally encompasses an elastomer article obtainable by this process and also the use of a polyester of an α-β-unsaturated carboxylic acid for improving the adhesion of a textile material to an elastomer. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347546 | METHODS FOR TEXTILE TREATMENT - There is disclosed a method of coating textile fibers, the method comprising applying, on the external surface of textile fibers, a pre-treated oil-in-water emulsion comprising: (i) an aqueous phase containing water; and (ii) a pre-treated oil phase containing at least one reactive condensation-curable film-forming amino-silicone pre-polymer that, subsequent to condensation curing optionally in presence of additional reactants, forms an amino-silicone coat. The pre-treated reactive oil phase includes at least one pre-treated reactant or pre-treated pre-polymer. An aqueous dispersion containing particles of a hydrophilic polymeric material is then applied to the amino-silicone coat, so as to form a polymeric layer thereon. At least one of the oil-in-water emulsion forming a first coat and of the aqueous dispersion forming a second coat may further contain a plurality of sub-micronic pigment particles dispersed therein. Suitable compositions and kits including the same are also disclosed, as well as fibers coated thereby. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347547 | CABLE FOR A TIRE - A cable as may be used in a tire, including a pneumatic tire. The cable is constructed in a manner that can provide a desired stiffness to a tire as well as a certain amount of structural elongation. The cable can be provided in a manner that does not necessarily result in an increase in the overall weight of the tire as would occur by e.g., increasing the diameter of a conventional cable construction. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347548 | METHOD FOR REFINING PLANT FIBERS BY STEAM EXPLOSION - An industrial system for refining plant fibers by steam explosion includes: a pre-chamber; a loader for loading the pre-chamber with sheaves of a fibrous plant, a spark gap arranged under the pre-chamber, a valve upstream of the pre-chamber, a valve separating the pre-chamber from the spark gap when in the closed state and opening a passage with a diameter of at least the smallest of the diameters of the pre-chamber and the spark gap when in the open state; a washing system arranged inside the spark gap for washing the spark gap and dragging the fibers downwards; a mobile basket for receiving fibers with a position under the spark gap for receiving fibers; a liquid-recovery device, arranged under the basket and under the spark gap, a receiving chamber receiving the basket loaded with fibers; and a drying chamber. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347549 | Method to Produce Composite-Enhanced Market Pulp and Paper - An improved market pulp and process for making the same by adding a composite material are described. The composite material includes cellulose nanocrystals, cellulose nanofibers, or another high aspect ratio, high surface area cellulose material (or a starch, or both) and a crosslinking compound that crosslinks a portion of the surface hydroxyl groups to form a 3-D matrix. Adding the composite material to market pulp has been shown to improve the strength of twice-dried paper products, made from such an enhanced market pulp. By crosslinking a portion of the surface hydroxyl groups in the market pulp to form a 3-D matrix, a first drying step may be accomplished without loss of benefits afforded when the market pulp is later re-pulped to make a paper product. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347550 | MODIFIED CELLULOSE FROM CHEMICAL KRAFT FIBER AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - A modified kraft pulp fiber with unique properties is provided. The modified fiber can be a modified bleached kraft fiber that is almost indistinguishable from its conventional counterpart, except that it has a low degree of polymerization (DP). Methods for making the modified fiber and products made from it are also provided. The method can be a one step acidic, iron catalyzed peroxide treatment process that can be incorporated into a single stage of a multi-stage bleaching process. The products can be chemical cellulose feedstocks, microcrystalline cellulose feedstocks, fluff pulps and products made from them. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347551 | Monitoring and Controlling of Refining of Fibrous Pulp - The refining of a fibrous pulp is monitored and controlled by capturing at least one image of a pulp sample, determining the amount of all fibers or non-fibrillated fibers in the at least one image, determining the amount of fibrillated fibers in the at least one image, determining the relation between fibrillated fibers and all fibers or non-fibrillated fibers in the pulp on the basis of the amount of fibrillated fibers and the amount of all fibers or non-fibrillated fibers in the at least one image, generating a control parameter on the basis of the determined relation between fibrillated fibers and all fibers or non-fibrillated fibers in the pulp, and controlling fiber refining by at least one pulp refining device on the basis of the control parameter. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347552 | Method for producing paper, board or the like - The invention relates to a method for producing paper, board or the like. The method comprises obtaining a thick stock comprising cellulose fibres, forming a fibrous web and drying of drying the fibrous web. A strength agent system, which comprises at least one synthetic or natural polymer, or their mixture, and microfibrillated parenchymal cellulose material originating from non-wood sources, is added to the thick stock. The invention relates also to paper or board produced by the method. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347553 | ABSORBENT STRUCTURES WITH HIGH ABSORBENCY AND LOW BASIS WEIGHT - Absorbent product including a laminate of at least two plies, wherein the absorbent product has a measured Valley Volume parameter greater than 11 microns and a Pit Density of greater than 25 pockets per sq. cm. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347554 | ABSORBENT STRUCTURES WITH HIGH ABSORBENCY AND LOW BASIS WEIGHT - Absorbent product including a laminate of at least two plies, wherein the absorbent product has a measured Valley Volume parameter greater than 11 microns and a Pit Density of greater than 25 pockets per sq. cm. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347555 | ABSORBENT STRUCTURES WITH HIGH STRENGTH AND LOW MD STRETCH - Absorbent product including a laminate of at least two plies, wherein the absorbent product has a measured Y-Connected Area parameter greater than 20 and a Surface Channel Spacing of less than 2.5 mm. The absorbent product has high strength and low machine direction stretch. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347556 | ABSORBENT STRUCTURES WITH HIGH STRENGTH AND LOW MD STRETCH - Absorbent product including a laminate of at least two plies, wherein the absorbent product has a measured Y-Connected Area parameter greater than 20 and a Surface Channel Spacing of less than 2.5 mm. The absorbent product has high strength and low machine direction stretch. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347557 | METHOD FOR TRACK POSITION IMPROVEMENT BY MEANS OF A TRACK-MOVABLE TRACK-TAMPING MACHINE - A method is proposed for track position improvement by means of a track-movable track-tamping machine ( | 2020-11-05 |
20200347558 | ARTIFICIAL TURF FIELD APPARATUS AND METHODS - Apparatus and methods are provided that provide an artificial turf fiber having an integrated fiber and base arrangement. The fibers can be integrally formed with a substrate such by using a molding process. The fibers can be formed to be bonded directly to the base using the molecular bonds of the material that formed the base and fiber at the same time. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347559 | ROAD FINISHER OR FEEDER VEHICLE WITH A FIREWALL - A construction vehicle may be a road finisher or a feeder vehicle for a road finisher. The construction vehicle comprises an internal network area of the construction vehicle, which comprises a computing unit for controlling an operation of the construction vehicle, and an external network area of the construction vehicle, which is in data communication connection with the internal network area. A firewall is configured to monitor data communication from the external network area of the construction vehicle to the internal network area of the construction vehicle, wherein the firewall has its own processor and operating system. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347560 | CONSTRUCTION MACHINE WITH CONTROL SYSTEM CONFIGURED TO CALCULATE VARIOUS OUTPUTS - A machine for road work, the machine can comprise: a frame; a rotor coupled to the frame and configured for rotational movement relative thereto; a milling system actuator configured to raise and lower the rotor to selectively disengage and engage with a surface of a working area; a first position sensor configured to sense a first position of a left side of the rotor relative to the surface; a second position sensor configured to sense a second position of a right side of the rotor relative to the surface; and a controller configured to, in response to signals received from the first position sensor and the second position senor, determine at least a cross-sectional area of the rotor that is engaging the surface. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347561 | TUB GIRDERS AND RELATED MANUFACTURING METHODS - Improved tub girders and related manufacturing methods are provided, such as for example for use in road construction in connection with concrete bridges. Disclosed improved tub girders may include upper flanges that extending inwardly or outwardly. Disclosed improved tub girders may be provided with camber along the length of the girders. Ends of the disclosed improved tub girders may be provided with diaphragms. Disclosed improved tub girders may include a base section including one more access ports for enabling inspection of the interior of the girders after installation. Disclosed improved tub girders may include a plurality of stud members extending upwardly from upper flanges for engaging with a concrete bridge deck. Disclosed tub girders may be providing with a coating, such as galvanized, aluminized or metalized, to fight corrosion and extend life and limit need for inspection. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347562 | Systems and Methods for Making Thermoplastic Products and Compositions - Systems and methods to produce thermoplastic products in a process are described herein. In some cases, the systems and methods may eliminate contact between the product and a heat transfer fluid. The thermoplastic compositions can be useful for roadway markings. In some examples, a formed thermoplastic product is discharged by a product formation apparatus onto a temperature controlled transporter, cooled, and cut to a desired product dimension. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347563 | DRIVEWAY MARKER POLE MOUNT SYSTEMS - A mounting system for driveway marker poles includes a mount body, a coil spring and a ground spike. The mount body includes an upper end with an opening for receiving a driveway marker, the opening leading to an internal axial passage. The mount body includes a lower portion sized to slidingly engage within an upper segment of the coil spring with an interference to retain the mount body to the coil spring. The ground spike includes a threaded upper end with an exterior thread configured to threadedly engage into a lower segment of the coil spring. Systems without a coil spring are also described. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347564 | A BARRIER - An elongate barrier ( | 2020-11-05 |
20200347565 | SYSTEM TO REMOVE SNICE FROM PAVEMENT AND METHOD THEREFOR - A system that is towed behind a vehicle to remove snice from pavement. The system includes a trailer. The trailer includes a longitudinal substantially rigid frame structure, a trailer hitch connected to a front end of the trailer for selective connection-disconnection to the vehicle, and a suspension appliance connected to a rear portion of the trailer to separate at least a rear portion of the frame structure from the pavement. At least two additive snice removal tools are connected to the frame structure and located underneath the trailer and over the pavement, each of the tools enabling a different type of snice removal from the pavement when towing the system behind the vehicle to remove snice from the pavement. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347566 | Road Clearing Apparatus - A road clearing apparatus that is configured to dislodge snow and ice from a surface of a roadway. The road clearing apparatus includes a housing that is operably secured to a rear of a motor vehicle. The housing is manufactured from a rigid material and includes a first end and a second end. The housing has a plurality of apertures that are formed in the top wall and bottom wall, wherein the plurality of apertures are axially aligned. Operably coupled with the plurality of apertures are rod members. The rod members are movable intermediate a first position and a second position wherein in the second position the rod members are extended downward from the housing so as to engage a roadway surface. Actuators are operably coupled to the rod members and are configured to provide movement thereof. A controller is present to provide an operational interface. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347567 | POND SEALING METHOD - A method of treating a pond, lake or other body of water to improve the retention of water includes treating the ground at the bed of the pond with bentonite clay, a super absorbent polymer, a polysaccharide, and a polymer flocculant. The bentonite clay can be granulated #16 Wyoming bentonite clay, the super absorbent polymer can be granulated polyacrylamide, the polysaccharide can be granulated carboxy methyl cellulose, and the polymer flocculant can be a high-performance polymer flocculant, such as 2-Propenoic Acid, polymer with 2-Promenamide, sodium salt 90-100%. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347568 | LOADER PARKING STAND - A loader for a tractor includes a loader arm, a parking support, and a lock brace. The parking support includes a support pivot end pivotally coupled to the loader arm, a ground engagement end opposite the support pivot end, and a plurality of connection regions disposed between the support pivot end and the ground engagement end. At least one connection region of the plurality of connection regions includes an obstruction. The lock brace includes a brace pivot end pivotally coupled to the loader arm and an attachment end opposite the brace pivot end. The attachment end is made to removably couple to any of the connection regions. The obstruction obstructs coupling of the attachment end of the lock brace to the respective connection region of the parking support. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347569 | WEAR PLATE FOR A BLADE - A blade assembly is disclosed. The blade assembly may include a blade having a surface defined between an upper edge and a lower edge of the blade, the lower edge being associated with a cutting edge, and a wear plate attached to the blade. The wear plate may extend along the surface and terminate short of the lower edge. The wear plate may have a plurality of accumulation members. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347570 | System for Controlling the Position of a Work Implement - A system for controlling a ground engaging work implement includes a machine position sensor, a work surface position sensor, a work implement position sensor, and a controller. The controller determines the position of the machine, determines the topography of the work surface, determines a location of a pre-task trigger location adjacent the task start location, and determine a position of the lowest surface of the ground engaging work implement. The controller generates traverse signals to propel the machine from the task end location towards the task start location, generate work implement height signals to maintain the lowest surface of the ground engaging work implement at or above the traversing threshold height as the machine travels from the task end location towards the task start location, and generate work implement lowering signals to lower the work implement to the pre-task threshold height after the machine passes the pre-task trigger location. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347571 | GRADE CONTROL INDICATOR ASSEMBLY - A grade control indicator assembly is disclosed. The grade control indicator assembly may include a keypad to control one or more functionalities of a machine, where the keypad includes a set of grade control light indicators integrated into the keypad, and where the set of grade control light indicators includes a first subset of grade control light indicators for indicating a grade of the machine with respect to a first side of the machine and a second subset of grade control light indicators for indicating the grade of the machine with respect to a second side of the machine. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347572 | DE-TRENCHING APPARATUS - De-trenching apparatus ( | 2020-11-05 |
20200347573 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COUPLING AN IMPLEMENT TO A WORK VEHICLE - A system configured to couple an implement to a work vehicle includes a first lock assembly coupled to an arm of the work vehicle, and the first lock assembly includes a first lock, a second lock, and a first actuator configured to drive the first lock and the second lock laterally outwardly to engage respective first openings formed in the implement. The system also includes a second lock assembly coupled to a frame of the work vehicle, and the second lock assembly includes a third lock, a fourth lock, and a second actuator configured to drive the third lock and the fourth lock laterally outwardly to engage respective second openings formed in the implement. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347574 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COUPLING AN IMPLEMENT TO A WORK VEHICLE - A system to couple an implement to a work vehicle includes a first lock assembly coupled to an arm of the work vehicle. The first lock assembly includes a latch. The first lock assembly also includes a first hook and a second hook positioned on opposite lateral sides of the latch. The first lock assembly further includes a first actuator configured to drive rotation of the latch to trap a laterally-extending bar of the implement between a curved inner surface of the latch and respective curved bar-contacting surfaces of the first and second hooks to form a first connection that couples the implement to the work vehicle. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347575 | DRIVE SYSTEM OF CONSTRUCTION MACHINE - A drive system of a construction machine includes: a controller that controls a fuel injection valve, so an actual rotation speed of an engine is adjusted to a setting rotation speed; a hydraulic circuit including a boom cylinder supplied with hydraulic oil from a pump driven by the engine, configured so energy is regenerated as motive power owing to the pump being driven by pressurized oil discharged from the boom cylinder at boom lowering; and a boom operation device including a boom operation lever. At boom lowering, the controller cuts a fuel supply to the engine when a cutting condition is satisfied, which is defined to include that an operating amount of the lever is less than or equal to a first threshold, and resumes the fuel supply when the cutting condition stops being satisfied or when the actual rotation speed of the engine becomes less than a second threshold. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347576 | EXCAVATOR BOOM MOUNTABLE HIGH PRESSURE HYDRAULIC TOOL INCLUDING A HYDRAULIC MOTOR DRIVEN GENERATOR - An output shaft of a hydraulic motor is enclosed within a sealed housing and coupled to an input shaft of an electric generator using non-contact couplings. Tool electrical components are electrically coupled to the electric generator. A high pressure hydraulic tool circuit includes a hydraulic tool load and the hydraulic motor of the electric power generation assembly coupleable between a hydraulic boom inlet line and a hydraulic boom return line. Both the hydraulic tool load and the hydraulic motor of the electric power generation assembly can be designed to input hydraulic fluid up to the full rated pressure of the tool. The sealed housing of the hydraulic motor of the electric power generation assembly can be designed to retain hydraulic fluid within the interior up to the full rated pressure of the tool so that no case drain or separate low pressure return line for the hydraulic motor is necessary. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347577 | EXCAVATOR INCLUDING UPPER SWING BODY HAVING FREE SWING FUNCTION - A system for enabling an upper swing body of construction equipment to swing freely. A working device is attached to the upper swing body to lift and move an object. A swing motor is connected to a power unit to swing the upper swing body. A controller is electrically connected to the working device and the swing motor to detect forces applied to the working device, and based on the detected forces, generating a control signal to control the swing motor so that the upper swing body swings freely. The system enables the upper swing body to swing freely to reduce energy consumption while ensuring safety when the upper swing body lifts a load. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347578 | MACHINE STABILITY DETECTION AND CONTROL - A mobile work machine includes a frame; ground engaging elements movably supported by the frame and driven by a power source to drive movement of the machine; a moveable element movably supported by the frame to move relative to the frame; an actuator coupled to the moveable element to controllably drive movement of the moveable element; a control system that generates an actuator control signal, indicative of a commanded movement of the actuator, and provides the actuator control signal to the actuator to control the actuator to perform the commanded movement; a terrain identifier configured to identify a characteristic of terrain in a geographic area around the machine; and a stability system that determines whether the commanded movement will result in an unstable state of the machine based on the characteristic of the terrain and, if so, generates a restriction signal, restricting the commanded movement to avoid the unstable state. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347579 | TIP ATTACHMENT DISCRIMINATION DEVICE - A work device includes, at a tip, one of different types of tip attachments that are replaceable with each other. A camera can capture an image within a movable range of the tip attachment. The work device posture sensor detects the posture of the work device. A controller sets a detection frame that is a frame of a range including the tip attachment in the image captured by the camera based on the posture of the work device detected by the work device posture sensor. The controller discriminates the type of the tip attachment based on the image of the tip attachment within the detection frame. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347580 | CAMERA-BASED BOOM CONTROL - Systems and methods are described for determining an actual pose of an articulating boom arm using an artificial intelligence mechanism (e.g., a neural network) trained to determine the actual pose of the articulating boom arm based on captured image data. In some implementations, an electronic processor is configured to control movement of the articulating boom arm based at least in part on pose information determined by applying the image-based neural network. In some implementations, an electronic processor is configured to train the neural network by using, as training data, captured image data and output signals from sensors indicative of measured positions of the components of the articulating boom arm. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347581 | CONTROL APPARATUS, WORK MACHINE, CONTROL METHOD, AND COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM - A growing state of a plant is appropriately managed with a convenient method. For example, a control apparatus to control a work machine with an autonomous movement function includes an illuminance information obtaining section to obtain the illuminance information indicating at least one of (i) the illuminance of the work machine in motion and (ii) the illuminance of a region located on an advancing direction of the work machine in motion and a control section to control at least one of an advancing direction, an advancing speed, a work mode and a travel mode of the work machine based on the illuminance information obtained by the illuminance information obtaining section. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347582 | ADJUSTABLE UNDERGROUND UTILITY BOXES WITH SHORTENING PREVENTION SLEEVES - The present disclosure provides shortening prevention sleeves for adjustable underground utility boxes, underground utility boxes including such sleeves, and methods of preventing shortening of underground utility boxes with such sleeves. A sleeve comprises a substantially rigid elongate tube that defines an internal cavity. The tube is configured to allow a stem portion of an adjustable underground utility box to extend fully therethrough via the internal cavity. The sleeve also comprises an opening that extends along the length of the tube and provides a passageway into the internal cavity. The tube is configured to allow the stem portion of the box to pass through the opening and into the internal cavity. The sleeve is configured to extend over and along the stem portion and between enlarged top and bottom portions of the box to prevent the stem portion, and thereby the box as a whole, from shortening. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347583 | DEVICE COMPRISING A CONTROLLABLE VALVE, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE VALVE - A device with a controllable valve for sanitary systems, heating systems or air conditioning systems, a control unit that controls the valve, and a sensor that is connected to the control unit. The sensor is a light sensor that can detect a light signal from visible light, convert the light signal into a sensor signal specific to the light signal, and transmit the light signal to the control unit. The control unit is adapted to control the valve based on the specific sensor signal. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347584 | FOOD WASTE DISPOSER THROAT BAFFLE APPARATUS AND METHOD - Baffles for food waste disposers, systems employing such baffles, and methods of assembling, manufacturing, fabricating, or operating such baffles or baffle systems are disclosed herein. In one example embodiment, a baffle for implementation in connection with a waste disposer includes a rim portion, a plurality of flaps, and a plurality of living hinges, where the rim portion, living hinges, and flaps constitute a single integrally-formed structure. The respective living hinges permit the respective flaps to be rotatable about respective axes that respectively are substantially tangent to respective locations along or proximate to the rim portion, so that the respective flaps can be rotated to respective closed positions. Either the living hinges or at least one additional component tend to cause the respective flaps to remain at the respective closed positions when already at those respective positions, or to return to those respective positions when not at those respective positions. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347585 | BATHROOM FACILITY COMPRISING MIRROR CABINET DEVICE AND SINK CABINET DEVICE - A bathroom facility in which bathroom furniture is combined with home appliances for use in bathrooms is disclosed. The bathroom facility according to the present disclosure comprises: a mirror cabinet device attached to the wall of a bathroom; and a sink cabinet device mounted to the floor of the bathroom and including a bathroom sink. The mirror cabinet device includes a cooler and a charging box for charging small home appliances, and the sink cabinet device includes a drawer type towel management unit and a drawer type console. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347586 | Method and System for Controlling Actuation of Flush Apparatus - A method of controlling actuation of a flush apparatus includes the steps of configuring a control module to actuate the flush apparatus for completing a flushing cycle periodically; and after a given unused time period of the flush apparatus, enabling the control module to enter into a sleep mode to stop an actuation of the flush apparatus. Therefore, during the rush hours, the control module is configured to actuate the flush apparatus frequently and during the off rush hours, the control module is configured to actuate the flush apparatus seldom. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347588 | STRUCTURAL MEMBER ASSEMBLIES, BEAMS, AND SUPPORT STRUCTURES COMPRISING SAME - A support column extends in a longitudinal dimension and includes a plurality of outer hollow longitudinal structures. Each longitudinal structure defines an interior passage extending along a length of the longitudinal structure. The support column includes a plurality of inner members. The plurality of outer hollow longitudinal structures are aligned end-to-end along a single axis. The interior passages of the plurality of outer hollow longitudinal structures cooperate to define an interior passage of the support column. The inner members are aligned end-to-end along the single axis within the interior passage of the support column so that opposed longitudinal ends of each of the inner members extend to respective longitudinal ends of each adjacent inner member. At least one end of at least one inner member is longitudinally offset from every longitudinal end of the plurality of outer hollow longitudinal structures. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347589 | Concrete Anchor Coupling Assembly and Anchor Rod Holder - Concrete coupling assembly comprises a base holder for being attached to a concrete forming surface, the base holder including a central opening; a coupler having one end disposed within the central opening, the coupler having an axis for being positioned substantially transverse to the forming surface, the coupler having first and second threaded bores through the one end for attachment of a threaded rod; and a separate anchor body threadedly attached to another end of the coupler. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347590 | Joint seal with body extensions - A system for creating a durable water-resistant seal in the joint between adjacent panels. A durable foam-based expansion seal system provides contacting surfaces which are not planar by inclusion of extensions or second bodies and which therefore provide localized areas of higher density. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347591 | TRANSLATION-ROTATION HYBRID VIBRATION CONTROL SYSTEM FOR BUILDINGS - There is provided a translation-rotation hybrid vibration control system for buildings, which includes a translation control unit and a rotation control unit. The translation control unit is provided on an external building structure. The rotation control unit is provided above the translation control unit. The translation control unit includes a fixed base, a first track plate, a first movable plate, a second track plate and a second movable plate. The rotation control unit includes a force-transfer base, a drive, a reducer, an output shaft, a rotary plate and a flange. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347592 | FLEXIBLE WORKSPACE PARTITION SYSTEM - A partition assembly includes partitions hingedly connected in series. The partitions include a frame with a spaced upright member, a mounting assembly, and upper and lower cross members connecting the upright members. One or both cross members include power and/or data ports. Panels disposed on either side of the frame are movable between upper and lower positions, providing access to the ports. Upper and lower hinge assemblies connect the partitions. The hinge assemblies include gear arms fixed to the upright members with gear heads extending away from the partition that engage the gear head of an adjacent partition. The upright members include aligned apertures defining ports providing a cable passageway from the interior of adjacent partitions. End foot assemblies extend from the ends of the partition assembly and interior foot assemblies extends from between the geared connections of the partitions. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347593 | Modular Floor Platform - A modular floor platform includes a floor made of a plurality of individual interconnected composite floor panels. The composite floor panels have a foam core and a rigid cover over the foam core. A frame upwardly supports the floor. Legs are beneath the frame. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347594 | SPLICE PLATE WITH A CAM LOCK - A splice plate for joining and aligning extruded trim strips used in suspended ceiling islands and fascias. The splice plate has at least one cam lock connected to a base plate by a fastener. The fastener passes through an aperture in the cam lock and an aperture formed by a projection in the base plate that projects a distance from the face of the base plate. To prevent deformation of the trim strips, the cam lock and base plate may each include bend lines forming an obtuse angle wherein the obtuse angle of the cam lock is less than the obtuse angle of the base plate. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347595 | SUSPENDED CEILING SYSTEM, SECURING MEMBERS, AND PROCESS OF INSTALLING A SUSPENDED CEILING SYSTEM - Disclosed is a suspended ceiling system, a securing member, and process of installing a patterned suspended ceiling system. The suspended ceiling system includes a grid system having first members and second members, and at least one substrate which extends below the grid system. The at least one substrate has an exposed surface and a concealed surface, and the at least one substrate has first sides and second sides which extend between the exposed surface and the concealed surface. Securing members attach to the concealed surface proximate the first sides, and the securing members have grid engagement members which secure the at least one substrate to the grid system. The securing members cooperate with the first members and the second members of the grid system to properly position the substrate and the spacing between adjacent at least one substrates is controlled. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347596 | RETAINING WALL BLOCK AND RETAINING WALL BLOCK SYSTEM - A wall block having a block body and a vertical plane of symmetry. The block body having a front portion, a rear portion and a neck portion. The wall block including a core extending through the neck portion and dividing the neck portion into first and second neck wall members extending rearward from the front portion to the rear portion. The wall block having a flange extending downward from the block body. The wall block having a channel positioned in the rear portion of the block body. The wall block having a first plane parallel to the plane of symmetry that passes through the first neck wall member and a second plane parallel to the plane of symmetry that passes through the second neck wall member, the first and second planes being located approximately midway between the plane of symmetry and the lateral outermost points of the wall block. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347597 | COMPOSITE FOAM AND CONCRETE FOUNDATION, COMPOSITE FOAM AND CONCRETE WALL AND METHOD OF MOUNTING COMPOSITE FOAM AND CEMENT WALL TO THE FOUNDATION - A composite foam and concrete wall includes a foam layer having a top surface, a bottom surface, a left wall surface and a right wall surface wherein the foam layer comprises at least two foam panels that define a seam that is substantially parallel to the top surface and the bottom surface. A concrete layer is secured to a surface of the foam layer. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347599 | Cross-Struts for Beam Assemblies - The present technology relates to beams having a cross section defining a plurality of channels and assemblies comprising the beams. The beams can be used to form a beam assembly that is installed inside the truck bed of a pick-up truck. A ladder loader and a solar panel assembly can be pivotably secured to the beam assembly along either the driver side wall or the passenger side wall of the truck bed. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347600 | PROCESS FOR IN-LINE EXTRUSION COATINGS ONTO ROOFING SHINGLES DURING MANUFACTURING AND ROOFING SHINGLES MADE BY THE PROCESS - A process for in-line extrusion of polymeric coatings onto roofing shingles during manufacturing includes moving a web of shingle substrate material in a downstream direction and extruding a liquefied coating of polymeric material onto at least one surface of the moving web to form a thin film. The liquefied coating may be a molten polymeric material that forms a thin film on a back surface of the shingle material to prevent sticking and eliminate the need for a traditional back dusting with material such as powdered stone. The polymeric film further may be applied to the substrate material in lieu of a saturation coating of asphalt, thus reducing cost and weight while providing a comparable moisture barrier and a lighter more flexible shingle. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347601 | WATER RESISTANT ROOFING UNDERLAYMENT - An article comprising a water resistant underlayment portion is provided comprising a first non-woven fabric layer, a film layer, a first bituminous material layer, a second non-woven fabric layer, a woven fabric layer, and a second bituminous material layer. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347602 | STRUCTURE SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR SURFACE OF BUILDING - A support system may separate a structure from a roof of a building. The support system may include a base portion. The base portion may include at least one rounded edge configured to reduce the engagement of the base portion with the structure. A support portion may be coupled to the base portion. The support system may include at least one support channel sized and shaped to receive the structure. The support channel may straddle the structure when the structure is received in the support channel. The base portion may define at least one cutout configured to reduce the amount of drag on the support system, for instance when the support system is exposed to wind. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347603 | SIDE OUTLET DEVICE FOR A BOX GUTTER RAINHEAD - A side outlet device suitable for use in combination with a rainhead to form an overflow assembly is adapted to enable the rainhead to be mounted external to the building in relation to a wall of the building, to one side of a box guttering extending interiorly along the wall, whereby water flowing from the roof is able to pass through the side outlet device to a downpipe via the overflow device. The side outlet device has a respective end section at first and second opposite ends, with the first end section having a form corresponding to the form of a box gutter end section such that, with the side outlet device mounted in relation to the wall, the first end section extends through the wall and is receivable in the gutter receptor of the overflow device. The second end section is adapted for connection to the box guttering to enable water to flow from the box guttering and through the side outlet device to the overflow device. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347604 | GUTTER GUARD WITH IRREGULAR GROOVES - A self-supporting gutter guard device is described having a bridge member composed of a decking material having a plurality of orifices, and having a roof side and an opposing gutter lip side, at least one groove disposed in the decking material altering a profile of the deck material to outline a 3-dimensional geometry that spans the bridge member from a proximal end of the bridge member's roof side to a proximal end of the bridge member's gutter lip side, a roof attachment member configured to attach to the roof side of the bridge member, and a gutter attachment member configured to attach to the gutter lip side of the bridge member, wherein the 3-dimensional geometry of the at least one groove enables the device to be self-supporting. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347605 | SINGLE PIECE GUTTER GUARD WITH TRUSS - A gutter guard device is described comprising a bridge member composed of a decking material having a plurality of orifices, and having a roof side and an opposing gutter lip side, at least one truss spanning a top surface of the bridge member from a proximal end of the bridge member's roof side to a proximal end of the bridge member's gutter lip side, a roof attachment member configured to attach to the roof side of the bridge member, and a gutter attachment member configured to attach to the gutter lip side of the bridge member, wherein the roof attachment member, the bridge member and the gutter attachment member are a single piece of material and the device is self-supporting. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347606 | SINGLE PIECE GUTTER GUARD WITH GIRDER - A gutter guard device is described comprising a bridge member composed of a decking material having a plurality of orifices, and having a roof side and an opposing gutter lip side, at least one girder spanning a bottom surface of the bridge member from a proximal end of the bridge member's roof side to a proximal end of the bridge member's gutter lip side, a roof attachment member configured to attach to the roof side of the bridge member, and a gutter attachment member configured to attach to the gutter lip side of the bridge member, wherein the roof attachment member, the bridge member and the gutter attachment member are a single piece of material and the device is self-supporting. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347607 | GUTTER GUARD WITH GIRDER - A gutter guard device is described, comprising: a bridge member composed of a sheet or micro-mesh decking material having a plurality of orifices, and having a roof side and an opposing gutter lip side; at least one girder spanning a bottom surface of the bridge member from a proximal end of the bridge member's roof side to a proximal end of the bridge member's gutter lip side; a roof attachment member attached to an end section of the roof side of the bridge member and configured to attach to a roof; and a gutter attachment member attached to an end section of the gutter lip side of the bridge member and configured to attach to a gutter lip, wherein the device is self-supporting. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347608 | GUTTER GUARD WITH TRUSS - A self-supporting gutter guard device is described, comprising: a bridge member composed of a sheet or micro-mesh decking material having a plurality of orifices, and having a roof side and an opposing gutter lip side; at least one truss spanning a top surface of the bridge member from a proximal end of the bridge member's roof side to a proximal end of the bridge member's gutter lip side; a roof attachment member attached to an end section of the roof side of the bridge member and configured to attach to a roof; and a gutter attachment member attached to an end section of the gutter lip side of the bridge member and configured to attach to a gutter lip, wherein the device is self-supporting. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347609 | MULTI-LAYERED VENTILATION APPARATUS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THEREOF - Disclosed is an apparatus for venting buildings, specifically attic spaces, such vents being predominantly shape-conform to the components from which a wall or a roof is built (typically tiles, in the context of roofs), the vent typically being fabricated from a metallic, plastic, or ceramic core as well as one or more layers from other materials or compounds which modify the overall characteristics of the vent, such as the surface characteristics. Furthermore disclosed are methods of manufacturing such ventilation apparatuses. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347610 | Adjustment part - “An adjustment part for adjusting, in conjunction with installation and fastening, the vertical straightness or position of railing type assemblies, such as glass railings, extending in vertical direction and being fastenable by a bottom edge region, said adjustment part being placed at a fastening point of the railing assembly between the railing assembly and a mounting surface therefor, said adjustment part comprising two mutually inclinable components, a space established between these components for locking a relative position of said mutually inclinable components with a hardening mass, as well as a conduit extending from an external surface of the adjustment part into said space for supplying said space with the hardening mass.” | 2020-11-05 |
20200347611 | FIBER CEMENT CLADDING SYSTEM - Disclosed herein is a fiber cement cladding system such as fiber cement shingles or shakes which can have the appearance of authentic wood. Each individual fiber cement shingle or shake comprises a textured surface having a depth of relief and a coating system disposed on the textured surface. The coating system may include a sealing agent, a basecoat, and a topcoat. In some embodiments, the basecoat is disposed on at least a portion of the sealing agent and the topcoat is disposed on at least a portion of the basecoat. In some embodiments, the basecoat comprises a DFT of 1 to 3 mils and the topcoat comprises a DFT of 0.05 to 2 mils. In some embodiments, the depth of relief of the textured surface of the fiber cement shingle is about .03″ to .085″. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347612 | CLADDING ELEMENT - A cladding element, for use in a building envelope, comprising a first face, a second face and a plurality of edges. One or more of the plurality of edges includes a mating feature configured to resist moisture passage between cladding elements when the cladding elements are installed on a wall or other structure. The cladding element can include one or more joint features to improve mating between the cladding elements, reduce labor costs, and facilitate moisture drainage from the cladding elements. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347613 | FLOOR BOARD OF RAPID SIDE-SLIDE INSTALLATION - A floor board of rapid side-slide installation includes a board body and a plastic frame covering a periphery of the board body. A plurality of sets of limiting connectors are provided on the plastic frame. Two adjacent board bodies are fixed to each other by an engagement of the corresponding limiting connectors. A first groove is provided at the periphery upper surface of the board body and a protruding boss having an inclined side surface is formed between a top surface of the first groove and an upper surface of the board body. An acute angle is between the inclined side surface and the top surface of the first groove. The plastic frame is provided under the protruding boss and embedded in the first groove and an outer side wall of the plastic frame and a protruding edge of the protruding boss are on the same vertical plane. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347614 | Floor Panel and Floor Covering Consisting of a Plurality of Such Floor Panels - The invention relates to a floor panel, in particular a laminated floor panel. The invention also relates to a floor covering consisting of a plurality of mutually coupled floor panels according to the invention. The invention further relates to a method for mutually coupling two floor panels, in particular laminated floor panels, according to the invention. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347615 | OUTDOOR LAMINATE FLOOR AND A MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUE THEREOF - An outdoor laminate floor includes a substrate made from PVC foaming and a wear-resistant, anti-aging covering film that is adhered to the surface of the substrate. The covering film overlays the surface of the substrate after being adhered by hot glue. The covering film is a modified weather-resistant polymeric film. In this way, the outdoor laminate floor has a simple and compact structure, and solid wood is replaced with the substrate and the covering film, which not only protects environment by reducing the use of solid wood, but also reduces the manufacturing cost and improves the competitive edge on the market, owing to the low-cost substrate and covering film. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347616 | Floor Planks with a Core Comprising Calcium Carbonate and Methods of Manufacturing Thereof - Flooring planks with a core that comprises calcium carbonate. Such planks can also comprise a veneer. The core can also comprise further components such as a resin. Methods of manufacturing same are also disclosed. For example, such flooring planks can be waterproof and/or resistant to moisture and/or heat. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347617 | Wedge Leveling System - A wedge levelling system for aligning surface coverings includes a tab with a substantially flat base and a vertical member extending away from a central area of the top surface of the base. The base includes beveled feet portions on opposite sides for insertion under lower surfaces of adjacent surface coverings, with the vertical member extending between the tiles. The vertical member is attached to the base with frangible leg. The vertical member includes an opening spaced so as to be above two adjacent tiles. When a wedge is inserted and held in the opening and presses down, the tiles are pushed downwardly toward a surface upon which they are being laid to properly align the edges thereof until the tiles are set, the wedge removed and the vertical member broken off at the frangible leg portions. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347618 | SCAFFOLD HAVING AN ANTI-LIFT-OUT DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SECURING A SCAFFOLD PLATFORM AGAINST LIFTING OUT - A scaffold includes a U-profile beam having an outwardly-open U-profile in which a scaffold platform is releasably hooked by mounting hooks. The U-profile beam has a perpendicular wall delimiting the U-profile and a guiding and fastening groove delimited by inwardly-extending groove reach-behind protrusions delimiting a locking space for releasably locking a locking element reaching behind the protrusions. An anti-lift-out and support element has an anti-lift-out element extending over the hooks to prevent lifting out. A support element fixed to the anti-lift-out element extends perpendicularly from the anti-lift-out element to a support element end for supporting the support element on the wall. The anti-lift-out element has a through-opening designed so that the fastening element moves the locking element toward the fastening element longitudinal axis and perpendicularly to the groove through the through-opening. A method secures scaffold platform mounting hooks against lifting out from a U-profile beam using an anti-lift-out device. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347619 | STRUCTURAL CELLS, MATRICES AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLY - Structural cells and matrices using the structural cells for positioning below a hardscape that define a void space therein, the structural cells, matrices using the cells and methods of assembly allowing in one embodiment the introduction of a structural fluid such as concrete to provide an alternative structural cell and matrix product. In one embodiment a structural cell assembly is described comprising a structural cell with a plurality of legs integrally linked to a frame at a first frame end, the frame linking the legs together and the frame defining a generally flat plane with the legs extending substantially orthogonally away from the first frame end about the frame flat plane to a leg terminal end; and a separate plate engaging the legs, the separate plate comprising linked sockets, each socket engaging the leg terminal end; and/or linked sockets, each socket engaging the leg frame ends or a part thereof. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347620 | Sealed Disposable Concrete Vibrator - A sealed disposable concrete vibrator assembly includes a hollow cylindrical main housing enclosing a shaft having an eccentric mid portion sized to rotate therewithin. Sealed bearings supporting the shaft are encased within an adaptor housing and a tip cover attached concentrically to proximal and distal ends, respectively, of the main housing. Outer surfaces of the adaptor housing and tip cover protrude into the main housing for frictional engagement therewith, while inner surfaces thereof provide channels to encase the bearings. An oil seal compressed against a flange integral to the adaptor housing prevents intrusion of contaminants. A circumvolving adaptor is coupled through the oil seal to the driven end of the shaft. The assembly may be hermetically sealed by permanent attachment of the adaptor housing and tip assembly to the main housing. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347621 | ROD DE-TENSIONING DEVICE AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME - A rod detensioning unit including a gripping unit removal device that engages a gripping unit on a rod, a chair frame configured to engage a rod, a rod tensioning unit that applies tension to an external portion of the rod to remove load from the gripping unit, a load cell unit that measures a tension level applied to the rod by the tensioning unit, a plate gripping unit that engages the rod and secures the chair frame, rod tensioning unit, load cell and plate gripping unit to the rod, a drive unit that engages the gripping unit removal device, and an extension unit affixed to the external portion of the rod when the original external rod length is too short to accommodate the de-tensioning unit. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347622 | HOIST PLATFORM SYSTEM FOR MULTI-FLOOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION - A master hoisting platform, comprising: an outer frame removably installable inside a floor of a multi-floor building under construction; and an inner frame slidable in the outer frame between a retracted position inside the floor and an extended position outside the floor; wherein the inner frame comprises a framework structure to mount a hoist comprising a winch positioned rearwardly above the inner frame, and a sheave positioned forwardly above the inner frame. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347623 | Handrail Assembly Jig - A handrail assembly jig is provided. The handrail assembly jig includes a vertical support having a first end and a second end. A planar base is affixed to the second end of the vertical support. A foot member is removably secured to the second end, wherein the foot member includes a planar foot base. A head member is slidably affixed to the vertical support at the first end. A clamp is removably secured to a lower side of the head member. An arm is pivotally secured to the second end, wherein the arm includes a slot therethrough. A securement device can be inserted through the slot to selectively raise and lower the arm relative to the vertical support. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347624 | Fiberboard Surface Protection System - A surface protector system for protecting selected portions of floor surfaces, wherein the system includes first and second surface protectors that are connected together to form a dust-proof connection between the first and second surface protectors. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347625 | SAFETY NET AND SAFETY NET COMPONENTS FOR MULTI-STOREY BUILDING CONSTRUCTION - A safety net and a safety net frame for multi-storey building construction. The safety net has a first netting support secured to a plurality of floor engaging portions, each having a support arm rotatably attached thereto; a second netting support secured to the support arms; and netting, spanning said the netting supports such that rotation of the support arms causes the netting to move between a deployed and a stowed configuration. Each support arm has a brace. When the netting is deployed the brace extends between the support arm and its respective floor engaging portion such that a vertical load applied to the netting is at least partially transmitted by the brace from the support arm to its respective floor engaging portion, and a floor structure to which it is secured, to resist the netting moving to its stowed configuration. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347626 | MODULAR BOOTH - Methods and systems are provided for a modular booth. In one example, a modular booth includes a first wall and a second wall coupled together by a ceiling, and further includes a plurality of modular elements coupled to the first wall and second wall. The modular elements may be moved to a retracted position to be stored within the walls or moved to an extended position to be utilized by a user of the booth, and the first wall, second wall, and ceiling may be decoupled from each other or folded against each other for transportation or compact storage of the booth. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347627 | SELF-CONTAINED TREATMENT UNIT FOR HAEMODIALYSIS TREATMENTS - An autonomous treatment unit ( | 2020-11-05 |
20200347628 | INFLATABLE SPA - An inflatable spa is disclosed having improved strength. A water cavity of the inflatable spa may receive massaging air bubbles and/or jetted water. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347629 | SWIMMING POOL SKIMMER INCLUDING SLIDABLE WEIR GATE AND RELATED METHODS - A skimmer for a swimming pool may include a skimmer housing having a water inlet opening coupled to an aperture in a wall of the swimming pool at a waterline thereof. The skimmer may also include a weir gate slidably moveable relative to the water inlet opening between open position and a closed position blocking the water inlet opening. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347630 | SELF-PROPELLED ROBOTIC POOL CLEANER AND WATER SKIMMER - A robotic pool cleaner can operate while submerged to clean floor and side wall surface areas of the pool. A second embodiment of the pool cleaner can clean debris while skimming water along the top surface of the pool water. A third embodiment of the pool cleaner when inverted from submerged cleaning mode into skimmer mode, exposes on its bottom surface solar panels by which the pool cleaner's internal batteries can be recharged. A fourth embodiment of the pool cleaner includes different combinations of the submerged cleaning mode, the skimming mode and the battery charging mode. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347631 | DUCTILE PREFABRICATED SHEAR PANEL - A shearwall is disclosed for use in lightweight or other constructions to transmit lateral shear forces and dissipate energy on the construction. In examples, the shearwall includes a central panel formed of wood, and side plates formed of steel. The side plates may be affixed at lower corners of first and second opposed surfaces of the central panel. Each side plate may include a fastening plate for affixing the side plate to the central panel, and a restraint plate which fits within a reduced area section of the central panel between the first and second surfaces. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347632 | Break Resistant Utility Pole Design - A utility pole is resistant to breakage by providing a connection between an upper and a lower portion. In many embodiments, the upper portion with an arm supporting a utility line is able to deflect relative to a lower portion at the connection and then either be replaced or restored to the upright configuration. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347633 | Stanchion or Post with Low Profile Circular Base - A post including a cylindrical weighted base with an end cap having a threaded hole in the center. A low profile circular base having a center threaded portion is attached to the post using the threaded hole in the post end cap. The design is ideal for use in spaces where handicapped access is required. The low profile circular base allows for safe traverse from wheelchairs. The low profile post may be easily disassembled without the use of tools by simply unscrewing the weighted post tube from the circular base. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347634 | Self-Erecting Tower System and Associated Methods - A self-erecting structure system including an external structure apparatus including a plurality of external structure modules, each module comprising a plurality of legs, an internal structure apparatus configured to be temporarily be positioned within an area bounded by the external structure apparatus, the internal structure apparatus comprising a plurality of internal structure modules, and a platform member comprising, an inner aperture through which the internal structure apparatus may pass, an internal structure locking device, a plurality of outer apertures through which legs of the external structure apparatus may pass, a plurality of external structure locking devices, a primary lifting system, and a secondary lifting system configured. One of the primary lifting system and the second lifting system may raise the internal structure apparatus until a lower end thereof can be fixedly attached to the platform member. The platform member is configured to fixedly attach to the internal structure apparatus. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347635 | BUTTON-TYPE CENTRAL LOCKING DEVICE FOR FOLDING TENT - A button-type central locking device is adapted for a folding tent and includes a top tray seat, a lower tray seat and a locking tube. The lower tray seat includes a lower tray seat body and a lower tray seat cover. A central hole for insertion of the locking tube is provided at corresponding central positions of the top tray seat, the lower tray seat body and the lower tray seat cover. A lock-up mechanism used in mutual cooperation is provided between a lower end of the locking tube and the lower tray seat body. When the button is pressed, the tent can be retracted and closed, and when the button is released, the tent can be unfolded and fixed. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347636 | POST REPAIR KIT AND METHOD OF REPARATION - A post repair kit and method of reparation juxtaposition a lateral brace to a broken section and a new section of a fence post. The kit provides a stake with a proximal end that couples to a hammer mechanism having a reciprocating ram, and a tapered anchor end that drives into the ground. Interchangeable end adapter tools detachably attach to distal end of reciprocating ram. The end adapter tools may include a slotted bit that fits onto a flat stake, where the slot is open sided to allow the tool to fit over stakes that are bent at an edge. Other adapters may engage the stake at alternative points. The hammer mechanism drives the stake into the ground parallel to the post. Fasteners are driven into the stake to secure the stake against the post sections to provide lateral support to the mended junction. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347637 | MICROWAVE DOOR PUSH BUTTON ASSEMBLY - A push button assembly for a cooking appliance may include a button, a button base coupled to the button defining an interior, and a button support coupled to the button and disposed within the interior. The button support may include a boss defining a channel. A support pin may be rotatably coupled with the button support. A pin may be coupled with the button base and slidably received within the channel. The push button assembly may further include a lever having a first end and second end. The lever may define an aperture configured to receive the pin. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347638 | Telescoping Flush Handle for Lift and Slide Doors - The present disclosure includes a handle assembly system for use with lift and slide doors. The handle assembly can include a handle housing that can serve as a support frame for housing and securing the handle flush within a front face of the door. The handle can be pivoted out of the handle housing and extended to increase length, wherein rotating the handle allows a user to actuate the door panels in order to open and close the sliding door system. The telescoping handle can allow a user to grip the handle and provide a lever-type function to reduce the force required by the user to actuate the panel, such as to lift the panel onto or off the track. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347639 | Device for securing deadbolt latch - Here is provided a device for securing a standard deadbolt lock in a locked orientation so that the deadbolt lock cannot be unlocked by an intruder. The device disclosed includes an elongated member pivotally coupled to a base member by a pivotal joint. The base member is securely mounted to a housing of the deadbolt lock and the protruding member has an elongated groove dimensioned and configured to receive the latch of the deadbolt lock and secure it within the groove such that the latch cannot be rotated to unlock the deadbolt lock. The protruding member is pivotally movable between a closed position wherein the latch is contained within the groove and an extended position wherein the protruding member is positioned away from the latch. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347640 | SECURE CLOSURE - A security door lock with a hinged door and a locking assembly. The door jamb has a number of apertures formed in a bolt receiving side of the jamb to receive a corresponding number of door bolts extendable from an outer free edge of the door. The locking assembly has a barrier panel spaced from the jamb to define a narrow longitudinal slot is adapted to receive a door guard member extending normally from an internal surface of the door adjacent the outer free edge, and is reinforced by the barrier panel against lateral flexing or distortion. A handle mechanism controls the lateral movement of the closure and the retraction or extension of the locking bolts. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347641 | Motorized Lock Switch Module For A Door-Lock For Appliances - A lock switch module for an appliance door-lock is provided. The lock switch module may include a PCB (printed circuit board) with an insulating support, multiple conductive tracks applied to the insulating support, an electrical connector, multiple terminals connected to respective conductive tracks, and a door-lock switch that is electrically connected between two of the conductive tracks. A locking pin can move between retracted and extracted positions and cooperate with the door-lock switch to correspondingly change the door-lock switch's state. A low voltage electric motor has a rotating output shaft and is connected electrically to at least two conductive tracks of the PCB. A transmission mechanism is operatively positioned between the output shaft of the electric motor and the locking pin to drive, following the actuation of the electric motor, the movement of the locking pin between the retracted and extracted positions. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347642 | LOCK WITH KEY STORAGE ROOM - A lock assembly includes a box composed of two parts, and a room is defined between the two parts. Keys and key chains are stored in the room. A number wheel unit is connected to the box and includes multiple number wheels partially exposed beyond the box for convenience of operation. A shackle unit is connected to the box so as to lock or unlock the lock assembly. A light-emitting unit is located within the room and powered by a power source. The light-emitting unit illuminates the number wheels of the number wheel unit for convenience of operating the number wheels at night. The two parts can be opened to access the keys and the key chains by operating the number wheels correctly. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347643 | Electromechanical Locking Apparatus and Method and Apparatus for Controlling the Same in a Real Property Monitoring and Control System - A hinged object, such as a door, window, gate, lid, etc., comprises a first hinge, a second hinge, and an electromechanical locking device mounted on or in the hinged object. A first electrical wire is embedded in the hinged object that couples the electromechanical locking device to the first hinge, the first hinge to couple to a low-voltage power source to supply low-voltage electrical current to the electromechanical locking device via the first electrical wire. A second wire is embedded in the hinged object that couples the electromechanical locking device to the second hinge, the second hinge to couple to the low-voltage power supply to return low-voltage electrical current from the electromechanical locking device to the low-voltage power supply via the second electrical wire. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347644 | MULTIPOINT LOCK ASSEMBLY FOR A SWINGING DOOR PANEL - A multipoint lock assembly for a swinging door panel includes a mortise housing that is installed in a mortise along the non-hinged edge of the door panel. A latch operating mechanism and a lock operating mechanism are disposed in the mortise housing. Each of these mechanisms is designed to be operated with a standard rotary operator such as a handle or knob for the latch operating mechanism and a key and/or thumb turn for the lock operating mechanism. The latch operating mechanism is transitionable between left- and right-hand orientations and includes a deadlatch feature that prevents forced back-drive. Turning the key and or thumb turn of the lock operating mechanism extends a deadbolt and extends upper and lower shoot bolts from edges of the door. When extended, the shoot bolts also are secured against forced back-drive by unique mechanism configurations. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347645 | Package Securing System - A package securing system is disclosed suitable for large and small packages and envelopes. Said package securing system comprises a container into which a user would place items to be secured, and a peg or post onto which the user would place the container. Sliding the container past a flange on the peg causes the container to be locked onto the peg. A user may then operate an unlocking mechanism to remove the barrier to removal. The disclosed package securing system is easy to use prompting adoption by delivery persons. | 2020-11-05 |
20200347646 | BAG LOCK AND UNLOCKING METHOD - A bag lock and its unlocking method, a first limiting slot is provided at a lock hook. The lock body comprises a lock bolt assembly and a rotating block, the rotating block has a locked state and an unlocked state; when the rotating block is in the unlocked state, the torsion spring provides a twisting force to disengage the first limiting slot from the lock bolt assembly, so that one end of the lock hook opposite to the torsion spring is unlocked from the lock hole to unlock the bag lock; when the rotating block is in the locked state, the rotating block limits a position of the lock bolt assembly so that the lock bolt assembly is kept to be locked inside the first limiting slot, thereby the end of the lock hook opposite to the torsion spring is fixed in the lock hole to lock the bag lock. | 2020-11-05 |