45th week of 2019 patent applcation highlights part 29 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20190338455 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE HAVING AN AIR FLOW ASSEMBLY - A combination washing and drying laundry treating appliance for treating laundry according to an automatic cycle of operation includes a cabinet defining a cabinet interior. A tub defines a tub interior for receiving wash liquid during a washing cycle of operation and has at least one baffle with a plurality of air outlets. A drum is rotatable within the tub interior, and defines a treating chamber for holding laundry for washing or drying treatment. A washing circuit comprises a treating chemistry dispenser fluidly coupled to at least one of the tub interior or drum interior and a liquid supply fluidly coupled to at least one of the treating chemistry dispenser, tub interior, or drum interior. A drying air circuit comprises a manifold assembly, a lifter assembly provided on the drum and fluidly coupling the manifold assembly to the plurality of air outlets on the baffle, an air flow assembly having an inlet and an outlet fluidly coupled to the manifold assembly, and a blower fluidly coupled to the air flow assembly whereby actuation of the blower recirculates air through the treating chamber. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338456 | SHIPPING BOLT SPACER AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - The present disclosure provides a spacer for a shipping bolt. In one embodiment, the spacer includes a head, an elongated body, and an insert. The head and the elongated body each comprise a durometer greater than the insert. Together, the head and the elongated body provide a structure within which the insert is disposed to absorb forces otherwise imposed upon a bolt inserted through the spacer. The disclosure also provides a method of using the spacer to secure a component of an appliance. In a second embodiment, the spacer is of a unitary construction and manufactured of an elastomeric material. In the second embodiment the spacer is configured to absorb forces imposed upon a bolt inserted therethrough, using a combination of specially designed ribs and webs interconnecting concentric cylinders that partially define the opening. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338457 | LAUNDRY DRYER - A laundry dryer according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a drying drum having an opening formed at the front side thereof; a front cabinet erected at the front side of the drying drum, and having an input hole formed at a portion corresponding to the opening; and a filter assembly mounted at the back side of the front cabinet corresponding to the lower side of the input hole, and through which humid air discharged from the drying drum passes, wherein the filter assembly can comprise: a case having an exhaust hole formed at the back side thereof; a blocking filter coupled to the upper side of the case; a lint filter unit penetrating the blocking filter so as to be slidably inserted or withdrawn in a vertical direction; a cleaning nozzle disposed at the front or rear of the lint filter unit; and a filter housing accommodated inside the case and disposed at the lower side of the lint filter unit. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338458 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING MOISTURE CONTENT IN A DRYER APPLIANCE - A dryer appliance and a method of detecting a moisture content of clothes in the dryer appliance are provided. The dryer appliance includes a top bearing positioned proximate a front of a rotating drum and temperature and humidity sensors positioned behind the top bearing for measuring a chamber temperature and humidity as well as a temperature sensor for measuring the exhaust temperature. A controller implements a method of detecting the moisture content of clothes within the drum by obtaining the chamber and exhaust temperatures and the chamber humidity, estimating the moisture content using these values, and adjusting at least one operating parameter of the dryer appliance in response to the estimated moisture content of the clothes. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338459 | RENTABLE DRYING DEVICE - A drying device may comprise: a housing frame; a shared exhaust manifold positioned within the housing frame; and a plurality of dryer units positionable within the housing frame, the plurality of drying units being configured to operatively couple individually to the shared exhaust manifold, wherein an airflow pathway is formed between an individual dryer unit and the shared exhaust manifold when the individual dryer unit is operatively coupled to the shared exhaust manifold. The drying device may further comprise an airflow separator forming an interior chamber, the airflow separator comprising a wall positioned in the internal chamber for dividing the internal chamber into an intake compartment and an exhaust compartment. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338460 | FIBER CORD FOR REINFORCEMENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A fiber cord for reinforcement has an adhesive treatment agent attached to a surface thereof and includes, in an inner layer part thereof, two kinds of compounds each having a molecular weight of less than 1,000. The main compound is an aromatic compound or contains an α-dicarboxylic acid component, and the other compound is an aliphatic compound or an alicyclic compound. It is preferable that the adhesive treatment agent is a resorcin-formalin-latex-based adhesive, that the fiber cord includes a twisted synthetic fiber, that the aromatic compound is a heterocyclic compound, that the main compound is located only in the inner layer part of the fiber cord, that a compound having a hexamethylene diisocyanate trimer structure is present, and that no latex is present in the inner layer part of the fiber cord. This fiber cord is produced through a two-stage treatment with a pre-treatment liquid and adhesive treatment liquid. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338461 | BASIC DYE MIXTURES FOR ARAMID FIBRES - The present invention is directed to dye mixtures comprising structures of formula and their production and their use for dyeing textiles and in particular for dyeing aramid fibres. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338462 | TEXTILE MATERIALS CONTAINING ARAMID FIBERS AND DYED POLYPHENYLENE SULFIDE FIBERS - A textile material comprises a plurality of yarns, the yarns containing an intimate blend of dyed polyphenylene sulfide fibers and aramid fibers. The dyed polyphenylene sulfide fibers comprising a disperse dye that is distributed substantially evenly across the cross-sectional area of the fibers. A method for dyeing textile materials containing polyphenylene sulfide fibers comprises the steps of (a) providing a plurality of polyphenylene sulfide fibers and aramid fibers; (b) spinning the blend of fibers into a plurality of yarns; (c) forming the yarns into a textile material; (d) subjecting the textile material to a polyphenylene sulfide dyeing process. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338463 | METHOD FOR RECOVERING PULP FIBERS FROM USED ABSORBENT ARTICLE - A method is provided which, by a simple process, separates and recovers pulp fibers from a used absorbent article that contains pulp fibers and a superabsorbent polymer. A used absorbent article is treated with an aqueous solution that contains greater than or equal to 0.05 mass % of at least one kind of terpene selected from the group comprising terpene hydrocarbons, terpene aldehydes, and terpene ketones and that contains a deactivating agent that can deactivate the superabsorbent polymer; the superabsorbent polymer is deactivated, the adhesive that bonds together the constituent materials of the absorbent article is dissolved with the terpene to decompose the absorbent article, the pulp fibers are discharged to outside of the absorbent article, and the pulp fibers are separated from the absorbent article and recovered. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338464 | COMPOSITE FORMING FABRIC - A composite forming fabric for a papermaking machine woven according to a repeating fabric weave pattern is provided. The fabric includes a paper side (PS) layer having a PS surface, with the PS layer including PS warps and PS wefts interwoven in a first repeating pattern, and a machine side (MS) layer having a MS surface, with the MS layer including interwoven MS warps and MS wefts. A plurality of pairs of binder weft yarns each including first and second binder weft yarns that are interwoven with the PS warps and the MS warps to bind the PS and MS layers together in the composite forming fabric. In each pattern repeat of the fabric weave pattern at least three of the MS warps pass under each MS weft, where said at least three of the MS warps are co-located adjacent to one another with a further one of the MS warps separating a first of the at least three warps from the others of said at least three warps, and each of the MS warps interlaces with at least two non-adjacent ones of the MS wefts. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338465 | A FORMING SECTION FOR FORMING A FIBROUS WEB, A PAPERMAKING MACHINE COMPRISING A FORMING SECTION AND A METHOD OF FORMING A FIBROUS WEB - The invention relates to a forming section ( | 2019-11-07 |
20190338466 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING REGENERATED CELLULOSE FIBERS FROM COTTON CONTAINING TEXTILE WASTE - The invention relates to a method for regenerating cellulose fibers from cotton-containing textile, wherein the degree of polymerization (DP) of cellulose in cotton is reduced by using a DP decreasing agent, which is an endo-cellulase of the type EC Number 3.2.1.4, together with mechanical energy. The DP of cellulose in cotton is reduced to under 1500, which makes it particularly suitable for the following steps, especially the spinning step. The cellulose is further dissolved using cellulose solvent comprising NMMO or an aqueous mixture of NMMO and the obtained cellulose-containing liquid is subjected to a spinning process to produce cellulose fibers. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338467 | FIBROUS STRUCTURE CONTAINING ARTICLES - Articles, such as sanitary tissue products, including fibrous structures, and more particularly articles including fibrous structures having a plurality of fibrous elements wherein the article exhibits differential cellulose content throughout the thickness of the article and methods for making same are provided. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338468 | Article of Manufacture Making System - An article of manufacture making system for making an article of manufacture containing a plurality of dry solid additives, such as fibers, that utilizes a dry solid additive delivery system. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338469 | TURNOUT AND TURNOUT ASSEMBLY - A turnout includes a fixed beam, and a first and a second movable beams respectively on two opposite sides of the fixed beam. The fixed beam is arranged on a turnout platform. The first movable beam is movably arranged on the turnout platform between a first and a second positions. The second movable beam is movably arranged on the turnout platform between a third and a fourth positions. When the first movable beam is at the first position, the second movable beam is at the third position, the first movable beam is separated from the fixed beam, and the second movable beam and the fixed beam form a first passage; when the first movable beam is at the second position, the second movable beam is at the fourth position, the second movable beam is separated from the fixed beam, and the first movable beam and the fixed beam form a second passage. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338470 | Tension Clamp and Fastening Point for the Fastening of a Rail to the Ground - The invention relates to a tension clamp for the holding of a rail for rail vehicles and a rail fastening point. The tension clamp has a central section having two legs, two torsional sections connected thereto and leading away laterally in an outwards direction having a supporting zone, and two supporting arms connected to the torsional sections. The supporting arms run to the front face of the tension clamp and have a spring section and a support section with a supporting zone. The fact that the support sections point laterally in an outwards direction such that the straight lines which in each case connect the centers of the supporting zones and the torsional section allocated to the supporting arm in an area on the rear face of the tension element increases the natural frequencies of the tension clamp such that they are outside of stimulation frequencies that occur in practice. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338471 | A GROUNDED MODULAR HEATED COVER - The grounded modular heated cover is disclosed with a first pliable outer layer and a second pliable outer layer, wherein the outer layers provide durable protection, an electrical heating element between the first and the second outer layers, the electrical heating element configured to convert electrical energy to heat energy, a heat spreading layer, and a thermal insulation layer positioned above the active electrical heating element. Beneficially, such a device provides radiant heat, weather isolation, temperature insulation, and solar heat absorption efficiently and cost effectively. The modular heated cover quickly and efficiently removes ice, snow, and frost from surfaces, and penetrates soil and other material to thaw the material to a suitable depth. A plurality of modular heated covers can be connected on a single 120 Volt circuit protected by a 20 Amp breaker. The modular heated covers are grounded for safety using the conductive heat spreading layer. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338472 | INFILL MATERIAL FOR SYNTHETIC TURFS AND SYNTHETIC TURFS SO OBTAINED - Synthetic turf ( | 2019-11-07 |
20190338473 | PAVING TRAIN - A paving train for producing at least one pavement layer on a traffic surface is formed from at least two independently driven units travelling in a group, such as a road finisher, a road paver, an IP finisher, a feeder, a supply unit or the like. The units move one behind the other at a given distance. In order to enable communication between the units via certain parameters such as speed, material filling level and the like, and in order also to easily control a corresponding distance between the units as well as the corresponding material transfer, a wireless communication link is formed between the units at least for exchanging speeds and/or material filling level. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338474 | SCREED TOW POINT ASSEMBLY FOR PAVER - A tow point assembly for attaching a screed to a traction unit of a paver, the tow point assembly including a tow arm having a forward end and a rearward end adapted to be secured to the screed, a tow point support adapted to be secured to the traction unit, and a tow point lift mechanism. The tow point lift mechanism has a first end adapted to be secured to one of the traction unit and the tow point support, and a second end connected to the forward end of the tow arm. The forward end of the tow arm defines a pull point axis where the traction unit pulls the screed and a pivot axis where the tow arm pivots relative to the traction unit. The pull point axis and the pivot axis are coaxial. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338475 | CABLE ANCHORAGE SYSTEM - A cable anchorage system for anchoring a cable to a support structure in a civil engineering construction comprises an anchorage socket attached to the cable, a support socket attached to the support structure and a longitudinal coupling rod, which couples the anchorage socket to the support socket. The coupling rod comprises a threaded end, which interacts with a counter thread on one of the two parts which are the anchorage socket and the support socket, and a mounting end with a radially extending rod shoulder. The other one of the two parts which are the anchorage socket and the support socket comprises a longitudinal opening for receiving the mounting end of the coupling rod, which opening comprises an inwardly extending abutment shoulder. The rod shoulder abuts on the abutment shoulder in a first longitudinal direction and is slideable within the opening in a second longitudinal direction opposite to the first direction, when the anchorage socket is moved towards the support socket for tuning the cable anchorage system. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338476 | WHEEL STOP - An apparatus includes a base having a length in a first direction, a height in a second direction different from the first direction, and a depth in a third direction different from the first direction and the second direction. The base includes at least one sidewall having an outer surface, an inner surface, and an edge defining an open end of a cavity within the base. The base also includes a plurality of ribs extending from the inner surface of the at least one sidewall toward the open end of the cavity. The ribs of the plurality of ribs are separated from one another along the first direction. The base further includes at least one tube extending from the inner surface of the at least one sidewall toward the open end of the cavity. The apparatus also includes at least one plaque removably attached to the outer surface of base. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338477 | PORTABLE BOLLARD AND BARRICADE SYSTEM - A portable bollard for arresting motion of a vehicle includes a post, a base plate coupled to the post, a top plate coupled to the post and spaced apart from the base plate along a length of the post, and a tapered member extending from a surface of the top plate facing the base plate to the post. The tapered member tapers from a wider end at the surface of the top plate to a narrower end at the post. The top plate is rotationally offset from the base plate. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338478 | Breakaway Guardrail Post for a Highway Crash Attenuation System - A highway crash attenuation system having an improved breakaway guardrail post. An improved upper section of Post 1 has an anchor bearing plate with a cooperating stabilizing bolt engaging with the upstream face of the upper post section. The downstream side of the upper post section is provided with split, spaced-apart strut sections which do not obstruct the rear cable pass through notch. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338479 | A MACHINE FOR REMOVING PAINT AND OTHER UNWANTED MATERIAL FROM TURF, AND RELATED DEVICES AND METHODS - A machine for removing paint and other unwanted material from turf comprises a vacuum device operable to remove paint and other material from turf, a scrubbing device operable to strip paint from the turf, and a chassis that carries the vacuum device and scrubbing device across the turf. The vacuum device includes a vacuum head and a compression bar. The vacuum includes a chamber having an entrance and an exit, wherein when air is urged out of the chamber through the exit, ambient air adjacent to the vacuum head flows into the chamber through the entrance. The compression bar is located adjacent to and outside of the vacuum head's entrance and operable to exert pressure on the turf to cause fluid in the field to pool adjacent to the vacuum head's entrance. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338480 | SCOOPER ASSEMBLY - A scooper assembly has a scoop container attached to the end of a hiking stick and a bag-retainer for retaining a roll of waste collection bags. The container is configured with a set of teeth that extend out from the bottom of the inlet opening and an outlet opening on the back of the container is configured for dumping feces from the container. The container is configured to retain a bag around the back outlet opening. The bag-retainer has a slot for pulling the end of the roll of bags therethrough, bag-teeth to aid in tearing a bag off from the roll, and a cleat and tray for holding a filled bag. A light-mount is configured to allow positioning of a light in any direction and a detachable rake may be alternately used to collect feces. A receptacle for personal articles and for pepper spray is provided. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338481 | SYSTEMS, APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING AND SEPARATING FLOATING DEBRIS AND WATER FROM A BODY OF WATER - Systems, apparatus and methods useful for collecting and separating floating debris and water from a body of water on a vessel, the vessel including at least one inflow regulator (IFR) chamber at least partially separated from a main collection compartment and at least one fluid discharge pump. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338482 | Method for Vibration Damping of and Vibration Damper Assembly for Semi-Submerged or Submerged Structure - Method for vibration damping of and vibration damper assembly for semi-submerged or submerged structure, based on separating hydrodynamic added mass from the semi-submerged or submerged structure by means of a vibration damper assembly exhibiting spring and/or damper properties and use the hydrodynamic added mass as a reaction mass in the vibration damper assembly. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338483 | PENETROMETER - Provided are a testing instrument and method for checking the degree of saturation of a pressure sensor unit of a piezocone. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338484 | METHOD FOR EARLY DETECTION OF THE RISKS OF FAILURE OF A NATURAL OR MAN-MADE STRUCTURE - A building rests on the soil. Vertical elongation detectors are placed at the base of pillars above bearing points of the building on the soil, in particular at the corners of the building. Variations in the measurements of vertical elongation of the pillars indicate a variation in the ability of the soil to support the building. In particular, the partial or total unloading of a pillar gives rise to suspicion of a compaction of the soil under the pillar. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338485 | PILE CAP CONNECTORS - An improved pile cap connector for connecting the top end of a driven pile, e.g., pipe pile, to a support beam or girder of a building, and/or the building proper, comprising, a cap plate, one or more lower braces secured to the underside of the cap plate to anchor the cap to the pile, two or more upper braces securable to the top side of the support plate, wherein at least one of the two or more upper braces has a length so that the brace, when secured to the cap plate, rises above the support beam or girder so that a portion of the brace lays against the building proper for fastening thereto. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338486 | HIGH CAPACITY FILTER ELEMENT END CAP - A removable and replaceable end cap that selectively lockingly engages a seat ring of a filter housing. The end cap may include a flange that compresses a gasket member between the end cap and the seat ring to form a fluid tight seal therebetween. The end cap may include cam locking grooves that may each receive insertion of a protrusion of the seat ring, and which are structured for at least rotational displacement about the received protrusion as the end cap is rotated between locked and unlocked positions relative to the seat ring. The end cap may also include an opening that accommodates the passage of a fluid to a filter element. The filter element, which may be coupled to the end cap, may be adapted to remove particulate or contaminate from the received fluid. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338487 | FOUNDATION AND DEFLECTION MONITORING DEVICE - A foundation shift detection device includes a foundation portion attached to a foundation to be monitored, a base portion attached to a base adjacent to the foundation and supporting the same, and a rotary indicator attached to the base portion and adapted for rotation responsive to displacement of the foundation relative to the base. The rotary indicator is visible to a casual or walking inspection from a moderate distance, as by a human inspector making a walking inspection of a number of such devices. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338488 | UTILITY VEHICLE HAVING A FRONT LOADER - A utility vehicle having a front loader includes an installation base for mounting the front loader on the utility vehicle. The vehicle includes a swing arm arranged in an articulated manner on the installation base and a swing arm cylinder supported on the installation base and on the swing arm. The swing arm cylinder has two hydraulic connections via which the swing arm cylinder is connected to working connections of a hydraulic controller. A hydraulic switching arrangement includes different switching positions connected between the two hydraulic connections of the swing arm cylinder and the hydraulic controller such that in a short-circuited switching position of the switching arrangement. The two hydraulic connections of the swing arm cylinder are hydraulically connected to one another, and in a separated switching position of the switching arrangement, the two hydraulic connections of the swing arm cylinder are hydraulically separated from one another. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338489 | WORK VEHICLE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING WORK VEHICLE - A work vehicle includes: a vehicular body; a work implement having a boom pivotable with respect to the vehicular body, an arm pivotable with respect to the boom, and a bucket pivotable with respect to the arm; and a controller configured to calculate an angle of the bucket with respect to the arm according to an operation command before start of excavation, and control the work implement such that the calculated angle becomes equal to a first angle. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338490 | Method of Operating a Machine Comprising an Implement - The present disclosure relates to a method of operating a machine comprising an implement and a machine for performing such a method. The implement is configured for motion in at least three degrees of freedom. In response to an input, movement of the implement from first to second positions is constrained to a first motion in a first plane or a second motion in a second plane. Sensor data received from an IMU attached to the implement is indicative of the movement of the implement. A first or second estimation mode is selected based upon a determination that the movement is the first or second motion. The first or second estimation mode is implemented to estimate the trajectory of the implement and the second position based upon the sensor data. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338491 | ROCK CLAW FOR DEMOLITION HAMMER - A rock claw for attaching to a corner of a demolition hammer, the rock claw including a first wall having a first inner side surface, a second wall having a second inner side surface joined to the first inner side surface along a first intersection, and a third wall having a third inner side surface. The third inner side surface is joined to the first inner side surface along a second intersection and the third inner side surface is joined to the second inner side surface along a third intersection. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338492 | Object Detection System and Method - A detection system used to alert an operator of a work machine of humans or objects dangerously close to the machine or a work tool attached to the machine. The detection system uses one or more cameras to capture images of an area surrounding the machine. The captured images are displayed on an interface electronically connected to a processor. Prior to operation, one or more zones surrounding the work tool or work machine are defined and projected on the images displayed on the interface. The processor analyzes the images captured by the cameras and determines if a characteristic of a predetermined object is within one or more of the identified zones. If the processor determines the characteristic of the predetermined object is within one of the zones, the processor will identify the object on the display and trigger a warning system to alert to the operator to take necessary precautions. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338493 | WORKING MACHINE - A working machine according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an operator seat, an operation base arranged in front of the operator seat, an operation member arranged on the operation base and configured to be gripped and moved, and an armrest member extending from the operation base toward a side of the operator seat. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338494 | CONSTRUCTION MACHINE - The construction machine includes: a work implement driven by a first hydraulic actuator and a second hydraulic actuator; a first directional control valve controlling a flow rate and a direction of a hydraulic fluid supplied to the first hydraulic actuator; a first speed-up directional control valve provided in a second pump line and controlling a flow rate and a direction of a hydraulic fluid supplied to the first hydraulic actuator; a second directional control valve controlling a flow rate and a direction of a hydraulic fluid supplied to the second hydraulic actuator; an excavation load sensor that detects an excavation load imposed on the work implement; and a first speed-up control section that drives the first speed-up directional control valve, and the first speed-up control section is configured to control a driving amount of the first speed-up directional control valve in response to the excavation load. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338495 | WORK VEHICLE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING WORK VEHICLE - A first switch valve is connected to a cap-side circuit of a lift cylinder. A second switch valve is connected to a head-side circuit of the lift cylinder. A first accumulator is connected to the cap-side circuit of the lift cylinder with the first switch valve being interposed. A second accumulator is connected to the head-side circuit of the lift cylinder with the second switch valve being interposed. A third switch valve is connected between the first accumulator and the second accumulator. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338496 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING A WORK MACHINE ACCORDING TO A DRIVETRAIN LOAD-ADJUSTED ECONOMY MODE AND CONTROL SYSTEM THEREOF - A method of selecting an economy operating mode of a work machine includes detecting a current throttle position of a throttle control and a current track speed with a speed sensor, and determining a current drivetrain load of the machine as a function of motor torque, a drivetrain ratio, a drivetrain mechanical efficiency, a final drive windage factor, and a rolling radius. The method includes decreasing the current throttle command if a ratio of the current drivetrain load to an available drivetrain load is less than a load threshold. A transmission ratio of the transmission is increased by the controller to an increased transmission ratio if the ratio of the current drivetrain load to the available drivetrain load is less than the load threshold. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338497 | AUTONOMOUS MONITORING SYSTEM BASED ON MAGNETIC FIELD VARIATION, ALLOWING UNCRUSHABLE MATERIAL TO BE PREDICTED, ANTICIPATED AND DETECTED IN REAL TIME AND THEIR ASSOCIATED METHODS - 1.—It is disclosed an autonomous monitoring system based on a magnetic field variation: (a) that allows (i) predicting wear, failures and cracks in mining equipment; (ii) prevent and detect, in real time, uncrushable material such as metal and/or material from “old mining” or past operations and/or parts or pieces of mining equipment; (b) to be used/installed in mining and/or loading equipment, such as, but not limited to, cables shovel, hydraulic shovel, a loader or other type of loader; (c) that allows detecting strange metal bodies, and also, knowing the level of wear and/or detecting a failure or fracture in the parts of these equipment almost immediately, particularly, but not limited to, the teeth or part of them, preventing unscheduled stops and accidents of the personnel, and improving effectiveness and efficiency in the planning of predictive and preventative maintenance operations; | 2019-11-07 |
20190338498 | BURIED INSTALLATION BODY FOR A SANITARY FITTING, HAVING A TWO-PART HOUSING - A buried installation body for a sanitary fitting having a housing with a receiving space for a functional unit, wherein the housing has a lower shell and an upper shell which are connectable to each other, and a connection body having at least a first connection for a supply line and at least a second connection for a discharge line, wherein the connection body is at least partially arranged in the receiving space of the housing, and wherein the connection body is fastened by the connection of the lower shell with the upper shell in the receiving space. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338499 | FLUSH-MOUNTED BOX FOR A FITTING BODY - A flush-mounted box for a fitting body having a housing, including a receiving chamber for the fitting body, the housing having at least one detent area; a fastening frame for fastening the flush-mounted box on a support, the fastening frame including at least one spring element, which may be engaged in the at least one detent area of the housing for fastening the fastening frame to the housing; and at least one clip for securing the at least one spring element in the at least one detent area of the housing. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338500 | FLUSH MOUNTED BUILT-IN BODY FOR A SANITARY FITTING WITH AT LEAST ONE PUSH BUTTON WHICH CAN BE VARIABLY POSITIONED - A flush-mounted built-in body for a sanitary fitting, having at least one valve for a liquid having a rotatable flow regulator and a threaded shaft, wherein the threaded shaft can be actuated for opening and closing the at least one valve in an axial direction of the at least one valve, having at least one push button for actuating the threaded shaft of the at least one valve in the axial direction, wherein the at least one push button comprises an intermediate part, screwable with the threaded shaft, for setting the at least one push button in the desired position in the axial direction and a cover cap that can be connected nonrotatably to the threaded shaft for securing the intermediate part in the desired position, and having at least one rotating knob for adjusting a flow rate of the liquid. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338501 | Control Unit For Undersink Appliances - A control unit is located under a kitchen sink. The control unit controls the timing of the power demand from each device so that they can all be run from a single electrical circuit coupled to the control unit. The control unit also accommodates sensors and other accessories such as flow meters, electronic faucets, leak detectors, shutoff valves, and state communication either wired or wireless which allows these sensors and other accessories to be added with little additional cost beyond the cost of the sensors and other accessories. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338502 | ELECTRONIC PLUMBING FIXTURE FITTING INCLUDING FLOW SWITCH - The present invention provides an electronic plumbing fixture fitting, such as an electronic faucet, that includes an electronic valve, a mechanical valve, and a flow switch. The flow switch is used to determine if the mechanical valve is activated. The determination whether the mechanical valve is activated can be used to control the electronic valve. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338503 | GARBAGE DISPOSAL ASSEMBLY APPARATUS - Implementations of a garbage disposal assembly apparatus are provided. In some implementations, the garbage disposal assembly apparatus comprises a top part, an elongated member, a handle, and a support member. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338504 | DRAIN APPARATUS FOR MARINE VESSEL - A drain pot includes a body and at least one flexible catch. The body has an inlet and an outlet. The inlet and the outlet are at opposing ends of the body and in fluid communication with each other. The at least one flexible catch extends from and is disposed around the body. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338505 | SEPARATION DEVICE FOR REMOVING OBJECTS FROM A WATER STREAM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SUCH A SEPARATION DEVICE - The invention relates to a separation device for removing objects from a water flow, comprising a separation screen and a channel which forms an inlet and an outlet for the separation screen, wherein, during operation, a head water having a head water level can be provided in the inlet upstream of the separation screen and a tail water having a tail water level can be provided in the outlet downstream of the separation screen, wherein the outlet comprises an outlet cross-section for the water flow. The separation device is characterised by a damming body, which can be adjusted via an actuator, for immersion into the outlet, said damming body being able to be adjusted at least between a first position and a second position, wherein the outlet cross-section is smaller in the first position and the outlet cross-section is larger in the second position, and comprising a control device, wherein the control device includes a first operating mode, in which the flow rate in the area of the separation screen is increased by bringing the damming body from the first position to the second position, wherein the control device includes a second operating mode, in which the flow rate in the area of the separation screen is changed by bringing the damming body from the second position to a third position, wherein the outlet cross-section in the third position is smaller or larger than in the second position, and wherein the control device is configured to automatically activate the first and/or the second operating mode. The invention also relates to a method for operating such a separation device. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338506 | PILLAR FIXING METAL FITTING - The fixing metal fitting including: a joint base in groove shape mainly composing a joint metal; a cover spacer in groove shape capable of supporting the pillar's axial load by covering the joint base, wherein joint base including: a plane section in rectangular shape coinciding with an end surface of the pillar; a pair of groove walls bent vertically in L shape; and a joining plate standing from the plane section and supported by welded part J contacting at least the pair of groove walls or groove bottom, wherein the cover spacer including: a plane section in rectangular shape for supporting pillar by abutting to the pillar's end surface; a pair of groove walls composed of side edges of plane section respectively bent vertically in L shape; and a slit drilled such that the joining plate will be fitted into slit when the cover spacer is covering the joint base. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338507 | Framework Module for use in Modular Building Construction - A framework module for use in modular building construction comprises a plurality of elongate upright and cross beams, rigidly connected at or towards their ends to form a box frame with open side and end faces, and; at least one connection point on each of the upright beams which is configured to allow mutual connection with an equivalent connection point located on a substantially identical adjacent framework module, so that a plurality of framework modules can be connected together to form an open-web truss of vertically and horizontally aligned members. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338508 | RAFTER BRACKET - A rafter bracket configured to connect a vertical post to a rafter and beam(s) is described herein. The rafter bracket may include lower vertical side plates, a horizontal plate, and upper vertical side plates. The horizontal plate may be perpendicular to the upper and lower vertical side plates and may separate the upper vertical side plates from the lower vertical side plates. The horizontal plate and lower vertical side plates may create a lower cavity that receives the vertical post. Meanwhile, the rafter may be positioned on one of the upper vertical side plates and positioned between two of the upper vertical side plates and may be angled at an acute angle relative to the vertical post as well as the upper and lower vertical side plates. One or more of the lower vertical side plates may receive lateral plates that define a lateral cavity receiving the beam. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338509 | Double-Insulated Double-Clad Metal Building System - A metal building system has multiple spaced building sections connected by inner and outer batten panels. Each building section has two spaced frame elements connected by inner and outer skin panels. The frame elements have two walls and a roof. The batten and skin panels have a metal layer that faces away from the frame elements and an insulation layer that faces the frame elements. The skin panels are seamed to the frame element, and the batten panels are seamed to the skin panels such that there is no metal to metal contact between the frame elements, the skin panels and the batten panels. Each building section can be assembled at ground level, rotated to a final upright position and anchored. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338510 | CONNECTION SYSTEM WITH CONNECTOR PIECE FOR TIMBER CONSTRUCTION - A connecting system for wood constructions, having a connecting piece which is a metal plate bent substantially 90°+−5° to form an angle piece, the connecting piece has a row of holes connecting a first wood construction part to a second wood construction part, the two wood construction parts form a substantial right angle, the connecting piece is fastened with a first row of full-thread screws, introduced into the holes at an angle (a) between 60°-85° formed by the screw and the plate in which the holes are arranged, the holes are arranged substantially adjacent the fold with a maximum spacing of 25 mm, the connecting piece is fastened with a second row of nails and/or screws in holes and have a length less than that of the first row of full-thread screws and are introduced substantially perpendicularly into the holes with respect to the corresponding plate. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338511 | BUILDING SPACE DIVIDER SYSTEM - The invention provides a building space divider system for providing one or more rooms in a building space, said building space divider system comprising at least two framework beams and coupling strips, wherein said framework beams extend in a longitudinal direction, and said framework beams comprising longitudinal beam coupling parts wherein two of said framework beams are back-to-back coupled via said coupling strips, each coupling strip comprising two strip parts each having a beam coupling end extending along a longitudinal side of the strip part for coupling to said beam coupling part of said framework beam, and a strip coupling end extending along an opposite longitudinal side of said strip part. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338512 | IMPACT DAMPING MAT, EQUIPMENT ACCESSORY AND FLOORING SYSTEM - An impact damping mat comprises a plurality of layers arranged in a stacked formation. The stacked formation has a total thickness of no greater than 4 7/16 inches. The plurality of layers cooperate to provide the impact damping mat with at least one of a coefficient of restitution no greater than 30% and a selected sound reduction characteristic. The selected sound reduction characteristic can be a reduction of a maximum sound level of at least 5 dB from 40 to 63 Hz ⅓ octave bands and at least 13 dB at and above 80 Hz ⅓ octave bands normalized to a conventional ⅜ inch rollout rubber flooring product. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338513 | FIRE-RATED JOINT SYSTEM - A fire-rated angle piece and wall assemblies or other assemblies that incorporate the fire-rated angle piece, in which the angle piece can include an intumescent or other fire-resistant material strip. The angle can be attached adjacent to a corner of a framing member, such as metal tracks, headers, header tracks, sill plates, bottom tracks, metal studs, wood studs or wall partitions, and placed between the framing member and a wall board member at a perimeter of a wall assembly to create a fire block arrangement. A fire spray material can be applied over a portion of the angle piece. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338514 | PRECISION DRY-STACK MASONRY UNIT - The present invention generally relates to a precision dry-stack masonry unit made of two spaced-apart face shells and at least one connector joining the face shells. The connector has a top surface, a right surface and a left surface. The top surface of the connector and the face shells form a horizontal channel above the connector, and the right surface and the left surface of the connector and the face shells form vertical channels to each side of the connector. Each of the channels is configured to accommodate one or more reinforcement bars. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338515 | METAL DECKING - In one implementation, a metal deck is provided that includes a plurality of deck components formed in a contiguous metal sheet. Each of the deck components includes a plurality of folded ribs formed along the length of the metal deck. Each of the plurality of folded ribs are configured such that one or more trusses of a building may fit between the plurality of folded ribs. The metal deck may be used to complete the structural diaphragm without using concrete. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338516 | METHODS FOR MAKING HIGH SOUND TRANSMISSION CLASS GYPSUM BOARDS AND GYPSUM BOARDS MADE BY THE METHOD - A layered gypsum wallboard can include: a gypsum board having opposing front and back faces, wherein the gypsum board comprises a first cover sheet material at the front face, a second cover sheet material at the back face, and a gypsum core layer comprising gypsum; an adhesive layer on the second cover sheet material of the gypsum board, the adhesive including a polymer having a glass transition temperature (T | 2019-11-07 |
20190338517 | CARPET WASTE COMPOSITE - A composite material is produced from carpet waste and a binding agent, in intimate association, and may also include wood fiber or chips and/or other additives. A method of manufacturing a composite material includes shredding carpet waste, coating the carpet waste with a binding agent, and subjecting the shredded, coated carpet waste to elevated heat and pressure. As an additional step, the composite material may be actively cooled to prevent deformation of the material. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338518 | 3D PRINTED AND COMBINED BUILDING WALLBOARD - 3D Printed and Combined Building Wallboard ( | 2019-11-07 |
20190338519 | LIGHT TRANSMITTING PLASTIC PANEL PROVIDING VARIABLE DAYLIGHT - The present invention discloses an improved light transmitting plastic panel ( | 2019-11-07 |
20190338520 | TRUSS SYSTEM AND REINFORCEMENT - The present invention relates to a truss system, comprising: at least a first chord; at least a second chord wherein the chords are arranged substantially parallel, diverging, converging, or sloped with respect to each other; a truss brace comprises a first end and second end; and at least a plate comprises a plurality of plate edges, disposed between the truss braces, either in succession or alternating, communicating with the truss braces outer or inner wall surface (WS). | 2019-11-07 |
20190338521 | STRUCTURAL MEMBER WITH ANTI-ROTATION FEATURE - A structural member with a central portion that has a first piece and a second piece which form a cross-sectional L-shape configuration along a longitudinal axis is disclosed herein. When fastened to a horizontal bar, the first piece of the structural member may come into contact with a portion of the horizontal bar, thereby preventing the structural member from rotating. The structural member includes a connection component that extends from an end of the first piece, and the connection component extends substantially perpendicular to the first piece. The connection component may be configured in at least two different embodiments in that the connection component may include two holes or three holes. The implementation of more than one hole on the connection component allows the structural member to be universal in that it can be implemented on varying sized storage racks that employ different sized horizontal bars. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338522 | Elongated Flexible Fastening Key - A mechanical utility fastening device created as an alternative rigidity mechanism to the expandable sustainable member beam recited in the parent application U.S. Ser. No. 15/703,993; which connects two items when flexibility and movement between the two connected items is necessary. The flexible fastening key allows for connection of segments of the member beam from the parent application wherein flexibility is needed between the segments and the rigidity key for the member beam to perform the utility of curvature. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338523 | INTERMEDIATE COUPLER FOR CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT - A coupler may include a first chuck, the first chuck including an outer surface and first external threads and a second chuck, the second chuck including an outer surface and second external threads having a reverse orientation relative to the first external threads. The coupler may also include a coupler body including a first end, a second end, and a passageway extending between the first end and the second end, the first end secured to the first chuck, the second end secured to the second chuck, the first end including first internal threads engaging the first external threads, the second end including second internal threads engaging the second external threads. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338524 | CLIPPING APPARATUS FOR CONNECTION OF REBAR - A clipping apparatus for holding rebar is disclosed. The clipping apparatus includes having a first base portion and a second base portion. Extensions and clips are positioned in the base portions to hold one or more rebar rods or wires in a stable orientation. Platforms are positioned to give a user a plane upon which to apply an engaging force to clip the rebar into the clipping apparatus. A chair arrangement is positioned to provide spacing between adjacent planes of rebar. A fluid-stop section is positioned about the first base portion and the second base portion. The fluid-stop section also includes a raised rim. Together with the base, platforms, and chair, the fluid-stop section to help prevent flow of liquid through the clipping apparatus. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338525 | Load Support Structure for Use on Roof - A roof load support structure supports a load on a sloping metal panel roof such that substantially all of the load is conveyed through rails, which are mounted on roof panel ribs, thence through the roof panel ribs, and to underlying building support structure. Minor portions of the load can be conveyed through an upper diverter and a lower closure. The upper diverter diverts water laterally away from the support structure, in two opposing directions to two opposing sides of the support structure. The support structure spans at least first and second ones of the roof panels. Cut, terminal ends of an intermediate rib are cantilevered from purlins immediately above and below the support structure, and thus support middle portions of the upper diverter and the lower closure. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338526 | Aerodynamically Stable Roof Paver System and Ballast Block Therefor - A ballast block is provided with a body and a plurality of fluid receiving channels. The body includes a top surface, a bottom surface positioned opposite the top surface, and a first side extending between the top surface and the bottom surface. The plurality of fluid receiving channels are disposed along the first side in a plurality of units and extending from the top surface to the bottom surface to form a zigzag pattern. Each unit of the plurality of units having an adjacent pair of fluid receiving channels extending at opposing angles toward each other from the top surface to the bottom surface in an approximate V-shape. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338527 | SUNSHADE - To realize a technique that allows for uniformly exhibiting performance without causing partial degradation of performance even when forming a large-scale sunshade with a large area. A sunshade | 2019-11-07 |
20190338528 | Louvered Panel Assembly - The present invention provides an improved louvered panel assembly comprising at least a first louver and a second louver with a control arm extending between each of them and each presenting a central receiver configured for receipt of a first bearing surface configured for rotation of them about a rotational axis extending through each of them. A leading projection extends from the first louver and is configured for downward rotation as the first louver operates between an open and a closed position. A trailing projection extends from the second louver, the trailing projection configured for upward rotation as the second louver operates between an open and a closed position the trailing projection presenting an upper channel which is adapted for receipt of a sealing membrane. An engaging structure is presented by said leading projection and said trailing projection which at least partially seals the panel assembly with the sealing membrane while the first and second louvers are in the closed position. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338529 | MODULAR STAIR SYSTEM - A method for building modular stair system comprises assembling a plurality of modular stair units, each of the plurality of modular stair units associated with a single story of a construction, each of the plurality of modular stair units further comprising a self-supporting structure supported by a plurality of corner columns. A first modular stair unit is located on a foundation of a structure. The first modular stair unit is secured to the foundation of the structure. A second modular stair unit is stacked on top of the first modular stair unit, wherein a first plurality of corner support columns engage of the first modular stair unit engage a second plurality of corner support columns of the second modular stair unit. The second modular stair unit is leveled using a connection sleeve that slides within the first plurality of corner support columns and the second plurality of corner support columns. The second modular stair unit is connected to the first modular stair unit to maintain the leveled second modular stair unit using the connection sleeve. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338530 | TREAD SURFACE FOR DECKING SYSTEM - A ramp and/or platform assembly includes a decking system having a tread surface on at least a portion of a top deck surface of the decking system, wherein the tread surface includes a plurality of multi-tiered ridges on the top deck surface for contact with a traveling body on the top deck surface. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338531 | BRACKET WITH HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL SWIVEL CAPABILITIES - In one example, a bracket includes a swivel rotatably mounted on a hinge and a keyway separable from the hinge. The swivel includes a key, while the keyway includes a recess. The key and the recess are shaped to allow the swivel and the keyway to connect to each other in a plurality of positions. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338532 | SIDING PANEL AND ASSEMBLY TO ADDRESS DIMPLING - The present disclosure describes composite siding panels with a structure that reduces dimpling. The siding panel comprises a backing member and a siding member that are joined by an adhesive layer. The adhesive layer may be made with fingers extending from its sides, or may be made with an adhesive that has an elongation factor of at least 1000%. These reduce dimpling. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338533 | CLADDING PANEL - A cladding panel comprising a top multi-film layer and a base layer configured for connection to a substrate, the top multi-film layer including at least an external substantially transparent film and a granular film adjacent to the external substantially transparent film. Disclosed are also methods of producing the cladding panel and kits of cladding panels. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338534 | SINGLE LAYER SCATTERING OF POWDER SURFACES - Methods and equipment to apply a decorative surface on a building panel wherein the surface includes a mix of fibres, binders, wear resistant particles and pigments. Layers may be applied as separate layers with equipment that applies essentially only one of the materials in the surface mix. A method of forming a surface layer on a substrate, the method including forming a first layer of a first material, applying a second layer of a second material on the first layer, mixing the first and second layers into a mix comprising the first and the second material, and applying the mix on a substrate for forming a surface layer. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338535 | FLOORING UNDERLAYMENT WITH DIMPLE ENDCAPS AND RELATED METHODS - An underlayment for installation between a base surface and a flooring material includes (a) a structural membrane formed of a structural material and including a panel and a plurality of dimples projecting from an underside surface of the panel. Each dimple has a dimple tip spaced apart from the underside surface. The underlayment further includes (b) a plurality of discrete dimple endcaps comprising a resilient material. Each endcap is fixed relative to, and covers at least a portion of, the dimple tip of a respective dimple. The endcaps support the dimples above the base surface when the underlayment is installed. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338536 | SPACER FOR LAYING TILES, BRICKS AND THE LIKE WITH THE INTERPOSITION OF GAPS - A spacer for laying tiles, bricks and the like with the interposition of gaps includes a plate-like body open internally with at least one spacing protrusion that protrudes outward from the body and defines the width of a respective gap. At least one first spacing protrusion protrudes outwardly and from at least one of the two opposite faces of the body along an arrangement that is perpendicular to the arrangement of the body. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338537 | TROWEL/FLOAT WITH LEVEL AND REPLACEABLE SURFACES - This disclosure relates to a trowel and/or float having a utilitarian and adjustable level built-in for ease of use and creating uniform, properly angled, smooth surfaces, and replaceable undersides for creating various effects all in one simple to use tool. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338538 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SHAPING DRYWALL MUD - A drywall mud-shaping tool and a method of using the same to finish cured drywall mud. The tool has a flexible blade that does not contact an exterior surface of a drywall sheet until pressure is applied to the blade. Pressure is applied to the blade by holding the tool's housing in a user's hands and pressing downwardly thereon while drawing the housing across the sheet's exterior surface. The pressure causes the blade to move from a first position where the blade is spaced a distance away from the drywall sheet, to a second position where the blade contacts the drywall sheet. The blade removes some cured drywall mud from the exterior surface and collects the same in a collection chamber provided in the tool housing. The housing may be moved across the drywall sheet's exterior surface a number of times to finish the cured drywall mud. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338539 | TILE SPACING TOOL AND METHOD - A tile spacing tool is disclosed herein that spans a gap between tile rows where the gap is sized to receive a decorative insert or the like. The spacing tool spans the gap and transfers the weight of the upper tile rows across the gap to the lower tile rows, which are supported by a floor or ledge. As a result, the entire wall can be built including the decorative insert without waiting for the bottom tile rows to dry to support the weight of the tile rows above the decorative insert. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338540 | Scaffolding Components, System and Method - The present invention relates to a temporary support structure and scaffolding system and components, and more particularly scaffolding beams and beam connectors, that are ultra-light weight, durable and exhibit high strength. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338541 | TRACTION SUPPORT APPARATUS - A traction support apparatus for stability on a surface includes a base layer, a pad coupled to the base layer configured to engage a surface, and a riser selectively attachable to the base layer. The traction support apparatus may further include a locking slot on the base layer to slidably engage the riser. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338542 | Scaffold Bracket - Various implementations described herein are directed to a scaffold bracket. In one implementation, the scaffold bracket may include a mounting bracket having a first face and a second face opposite of the first face. The scaffold bracket may also include a first scaffolding node attached to the first face and configured to couple to a first member. The scaffold bracket may further include a second scaffolding node attached to the first face and configured to couple to a second member. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338543 | FOUNDATION WITH PEDESTAL AND RIBS FOR TOWERS - 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 may have 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. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338544 | PROTECTIVE COVER - A cover for removable protection of a threshold is disclosed. The threshold may be of the type having a sill deck terminating in an upwardly extending dam and a threshold cap disposed along an interior side of the dam. The cover has at least a cap protecting member configured to extend over the threshold cap of the threshold. The cap protecting member includes an engagement portion configured to be positioned along an exterior side of the dam. The engagement portion has a hooked tip. Upon completion of construction, the cover is designed to be removed from the threshold to expose at least the threshold cap below. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338545 | SWIMMING POOL CLEANER WITH ILLUMINATED DEBRIS FILTER - A swimming pool cleaner may include at least one light source within its body. The light source may be positioned to project light onto or into (or both onto and into) an on-board filter of the cleaner, facilitating visual examination of the cleanliness of the in situ filter. A transparent region of the body may permit viewing of the on-board filter from outside the body. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338546 | UNDERWATER STATION AND A METHOD - A method for charging and an underwater station that may include a platform and a first contactless charging element for charging a pool cleaning robot mounted on the platform; wherein when the underwater station is positioned in a pool the first contactless charging element is spaced apart from the bottom and sidewalls of the pool. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338547 | COMBINATION OF FOUNDATION ANCHOR AND ENERGY DAMPER FOR VERTICAL LIQUID STORAGE TANKS, VERTICAL PRESSURE CONTAINER, SILO OR THE LIKE WITH A THIN WALL AND A CONTINUOUS SUPPORT - The invention relates to a combination of a foundation anchor and energy damper for vertical tanks or similar containers for liquids with a thin wall and continuous support, comprising an energy dissipation component centrally connected to a foundation anchor component by means of a linking component, the energy dissipation component comprising one or more superimposed and horizontally arranged energy dissipating plates with a rhombic shape truncated at the vertices thereof, wherein the shorter diagonal is normal to the wall of the tank and the side ends or vertices corresponding to the longer diagonal have quadrangular extensions for support on a load transmission component that is connected to the wall of the tank so as to transmit and distribute the forces developed by the one or more energy dissipating plates. Alternatively, the energy dissipating plates are trapezoidal with the longer parallel side tangential to the wall of the tank. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338548 | WIND TURBINE TOWER AND RESPECTIVE FOUNDATION BASE - The present invention refers to a wind turbine tower and a respective foundation base, comprising a central column with a central column foundation, upper tensile structural elements with upper ends attached to a tensile structure element bearing portion of the central column and tensile structural element foundations around the central column foundation. The structural system is characterized in that each lower end of the upper tensile structural elements is attached to a respective compressive structural element that connects said lower end of the respective upper tensile structural element with a compressive structural element bearing portion of the central column and that each lower end of the upper tensile structural elements is attached to a respective lower tensile structural element that connects said lower end of the respective upper tensile structural element with one of the tensile structural element foundations. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338549 | Tripod Stand for Use on Loose Soil - A collapsible stand that is designed for use on loose soil or sand. The collapsible stand has a central shaft and an auger that extends from the shaft. A slide hub moves along the central shaft between a first position and a second position. Legs radially extend from the central shaft. Linkages are used to interconnect the legs with the slide hub. When the slide hub moves to its first position along the central shaft, the linkages move the legs into a stowed configuration. When the slide hub moves to the second position, the linkages move the legs into a deployed configuration. The central shaft is set into the ground using the auger. The legs are deployed, wherein the legs have footpads that rest upon the ground. The pull of the auger biases the footpads against the ground and create a highly stable stand. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338550 | Lighting System For A Portable Shelter - A lighting system for a portable shelter is disclosed herein. The lighting system includes at least one light bar, the at least one light bar including a plurality of spaced-apart lights, the at least one light bar configured to be attached to one or more frame members of a portable shelter; and a power module unit, the power module unit configured to be electrically coupled to the at least one light bar so as to provide power to the plurality of spaced-apart lights. In one or more embodiments, the lighting system may further include one or more fastener devices for attaching the at least one light bar to one or more frame members of a portable shelter, and at least one wire connector device for electrically coupling the at least one light bar to the power module unit. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338551 | Customizable Tenting System - The present invention is directed to a tent shelter that is adapted for various uses, designs configurations and combinations, along with riggings and accessories. It includes a flat material for its main body having anchor points along its peripheral edges. An anchor apparatus (including a hole) can be coupled at the anchor points. It also includes anchor apparatuses used to couple the tent shelter to another tent shelter, tent shelter accessories or a fixed object using a paracord or other materials. It also includes different ridged, hinge and awning assemblies to support the tent. The assemblies can anchor, manipulate, adjust and support the tent. An awning assembly coupled to the pole rigging system can be coupled to a tent shelter when laid flat. A hinged rigging system can be adjusted and supported so that the tent can be manipulated into desirable shapes including a shape that folds into a container. The tent can also be printed or created with computer generated imagery for the purpose of entertainment or education. The tent can be made as a toy. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338552 | FOLDING HEXAGONAL TENT - A folding hexagonal tent includes: posts ( | 2019-11-07 |
20190338553 | Collapsible Tent with Improved Crown Hub Assembly - A portable shelter having an improved crown hub assembly for extending and collapsing the shelter. The crown hub assembly has a mounting disc, wherein a plurality of pole receptacles are pivotably connected to the mounting disc. A slotted plate is positioned under the mounted disc. The slotted plate has slots that align with the pole receptacles when properly rotated. The alignment between the slots and the pole receptacles enables the pole receptacles to rotate from a horizontal orientation into a vertical orientation. Support poles are received into each of the pole receptacles. The support poles support the canopy of the shelter. | 2019-11-07 |
20190338554 | Fence Brace System Adapted For Use With Cylindrical Fence Posts - The present invention comprises a brace adapted to secure one or more fence rails to a fence post. The present invention brace may optionally be installed onto an existing fence or on a new fence. The invention includes a first fence rail brace member adapted to connect to two or more sides of a first fence rail, a second fence rail brace member adapted to connect to two or more sides of a second fence rail, and a fence post member adapted to connect to two or more sides of a fence post. The fence post brace member may form a picket fastener slot for use in affixing a picket to the fence post. The fence post brace system may be adapted for use with cylindrical fence posts or rectangular fence posts. | 2019-11-07 |