46th week of 2018 patent applcation highlights part 31 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20180328018 | Extendable/Retractable Support Column - An extendable and retractable column which is formed from at least three linked sections or chains. The linked sections include a plurality of individual segments linked end to end. As the linked segments are extended, each of the individual segments of the linked chains engage individual segments of adjacent linked sections to form a column. As the linked sections are retracted, each of the individual segments of the linked sections disengage from the individual segment of the adjacent linked sections and the individual linked sections may be rolled up into a multi-sided form for compact storage. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328019 | Building assemblies and methods for constructing a building using pre-assembled floor-ceiling panels and walls - A building system may include at least one diaphragm beam having opposite ends connected to an external structural frame of a building, at least one pre-assembled floor-ceiling panel adjacent to a vertical side of and coupled to the diaphragm beam, and at least one pre-assembled wall adjacent to a horizontal side of and coupled to the diaphragm beam, The diaphragm beam may be filled with a mineral-based material, such as concrete. The one or more pre-assembled floor-ceiling panels may each include a plurality of joists extending perpendicular to the diaphragm beam, a floor-panel including at least one metal layer attached to the joists on a floor side of the pre-assembled floor-ceiling panel, and a ceiling panel including at least one layer comprising mineral-based material attached to the joists on a ceiling side of the pre-assembled floor-ceiling panel. The one or more pre-assembled walls may include interior and/or exterior walls of a building. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328020 | LIGHTWEIGHT WALL BODY FRAME - Various embodiments regarding a lightweight wall body frame used for a clean room are described. According to an embodiment, a lightweight wall body frame may comprise: a frame body; a coupling portion comprising a coupling opening formed at the center portion of the frame body; first and second attachment surfaces formed on the outer surface of the frame body so as to attach a steel plate of the lightweight wall body; and first and second support portions formed inside the frame body and inclined so as to connect between the coupling portion and the first and second attachment surfaces and to support the same. Besides, various other embodiments are possible. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328021 | Basin cover mounted to unequally-spaced anchor-retention areas - The basin cover having evenly-spaced covering elements mounted to shelf angles along the sides of the basin. These shelf angles are retained by anchor bolts to the inside edge of the rim of the basin. Flat tabs are adjustably spaced apart along the shelf angles and respectively overlap unevenly-spaced anchor retention areas of the basin. The flange portion of the shelf angles extend in a same plane as a walkway along the rim of the basin for widening this walkway. The new cover can be installed to basins of different conditions without major custom work. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328022 | CORNER BEAD CLIP FOR ATTACHING TO STEEL MEMBERS - An improved corner bead clip is provided for use in attaching corner beads to structural steel members where fireproofing material can be applied to the corner beads. The clip includes jaws that can attach to the steel members with a friction fit, and a body attached to the jaws where the body has notches for receiving longitudinal wires of the corner beads to hold them in place. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328023 | Concrete Weldment - A weldment that is embedded in a precast concrete building member that is used to join the concrete building member to other concrete building members. The weldment has a top plate, side plate, and outstanding top and bottom legs. The surface of the top plate and side plate are not embedded in the precast concrete building member. The legs are integrally formed with the top plate and side plate. The top plate and side plate present weldable surfaces to join by welding the precast concrete building member to another building member. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328024 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EMBEDDING SUBSTRATE IN CONCRETE STRUCTURE - A system and method for allowing components to attach to a pre-cast pre-stressed concrete structure is provided. The system includes a first attachment part and a second attachment part. The first attachment part has a first body. The first body has a first concrete structure facing side and a first plurality of attachment members extending from the concrete structure facing side. The second attachment part has a second body. The second body has a second concrete structure facing side and a second plurality of attachment members extending from the concrete structure facing side. The first and second attachment parts are spaced apart forming a compressible junction therebetween. The pre-cast, pre-stressed concrete structure is formed from uncured cement, at least of a portion of the first and second attachment members being embedded in the pre-cast, pre-stressed concrete structure. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328025 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EMBEDDING SUBSTRATE IN CONCRETE STRUCTURE - System and method allows a component to attach to a pre-cast, pre-stressed concrete structure. The system includes a first attachment part, a pre-cast, pre-stressed concrete member and first and second reinforcing members. A first body of a first attachment part has a first concrete structure facing side and a first plurality of attachment members. The pre-cast, pre-stressed concrete member is formed from uncured cement. At least a portion of the attachment members are embedded within the pre-cast, pre-stressed concrete member. The first reinforcing member is placed under a first tension load and the second reinforcing member is placed under a second tension load. The pre-cast, pre-stressed concrete member is formed from uncured cement poured about at least a portion of the first and second reinforcing members while the first and second reinforcing members are under stress. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328026 | EXTERIOR INSULATION AND FINISH WALL DRAINAGE SYSTEM - Some embodiments include an exterior insulated finish wall assembly including an exterior panel member and an insert member. The exterior panel member includes a rigid insulative substrate and a base coat selectively disposed on the rigid insulative substrate. The rigid insulative substrate includes a body portion and a tail portion extending from the body portion. The body portion has a first thickness and the tail portion having a second thickness less than the first thickness. The tail portion defines a recessed portion extending along a length of a lower edge. The insert member is configured to be disposed in the recessed portion. The insert member is sized and shaped to correspond to the recessed portion. The insert member includes the rigid insulative substrate and the base coat selectively disposed on the rigid insulative substrate. A drainage channel is defined between the tail portion and the insert member when assembled. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328027 | WALL PANEL TRIM REVEAL SYSTEM AND METHOD - There is disclosed an improved wall panel trim reveal system and method which utilizes a set of vertical, horizontal and corner trim pieces designed to be fitted together. In an embodiment, the system includes horizontal trim pieces having at least one slope, vertical trim pieces having at least one tab forming a slot for receiving one or more horizontal trim pieces therein, wherein the horizontal and vertical trim pieces when installed together with wall panels forming a moisture drainage channel to direct moisture away from the wall. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328028 | FIRE RESISTANT COMPOSITE MAT - Disclosed herein are flame resistant composite mats. The composite mat contains a fiber, fire resistant additive, and a binder. The mats are useful in the production of flame resistant sandwich constructions. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328029 | MULTI-USE BUILDING BLOCK AND METHODS - A multi-use block including a block body having at least a first leg. The blocks can be placed in different orientations with respect to each other to form multiple interlocking structures. The block can be a variety of materials, including concrete, and when concrete, used for making walls and columns. Methods of making and methods of use are provided. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328030 | Concrete Section and Method for Constructing a Wall - A concrete section and method for constructing a wall includes first and second concrete sections identically configured and dimensioned to allow the entire concrete wall to be constructed via one concrete section design, thereby minimizing labor time and parts. The single design for all concrete sections for constructing a concrete wall is achieved by vertically “offsetting” corresponding and oppositely disposed first and third locking fingers; and vertically offsetting corresponding and oppositely disposed second and fourth locking fingers. First and second locking finger receiving recesses are also vertically offset to horizontally align a first recess of a second concrete section with a fourth locking finger of a first concrete section; and to horizontally align a second recess of a first concrete section with a first locking finger of a second concrete section. All horizontal alignment occurs when the bottom walls of the first and second concrete sections are coplanar orientated, thereby promoting the snug joining of a locking finger with a cooperating recess. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328031 | DEMOUNTABLE WALL SYSTEM - A demountable modular wall system for a building having a floor and a ceiling. The system includes panels having a top end and a bottom end with a movement direction defined perpendicularly therebetween. A height adjustment mechanism is positioned between the bottom end of one of the panels and the floor. The height adjustment mechanism has a mounting bracket that sandwiches the bottom end of the one of the panels. The height adjustment mechanism includes a receiving cylinder that threadingly engages with a first member. The first member also threadingly engages with a second member positioned between the first member and the floor. The first member is moveable relative to the receiving cylinder in the movement direction such that rotation of the first member selectively adjusts the height of the one of the panels. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328032 | EXPANDABLE DATA CENTER WITH MOVABLE WALL - A data center includes a floor that supports rack computing systems and walls that enclose a computing room. The computing room holds the rack computing systems. One of the walls is a movable wall. The movable wall translates relative to the other walls to increase or decrease the size of the computing room. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328033 | QUICK ASSEMBLE WALL SYSTEM, AND RELATED METHODS - A wall panel for a quick assemble wall system may include a first upright post and a second upright post. The wall panel may also include a lower stretcher for connecting the first upright post to the second upright post and an upper stretcher for connecting the first upright post to the second upright post. The wall panel may include at least one frame for placement within the first vertical post, the second vertical post, the lower stretcher, and the upper stretcher. The wall panel may include a first retractable latch located on the at least one frame, the first retractable latch adapted to engage at least one of the first upright post, second upright post, lower stretcher, or upper stretcher. A frame for a quick assemble wall system and a method of assembling a quick assemble wall system are also described. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328034 | ROOF PANEL SYSTEM - The present disclosure provides systems, apparatuses, and methods relating to roof construction. In some embodiments, a roof panel system may include a prefabricated horizontal building frame and a prefabricated roof panel structure. The horizonal building frame component may include a plate having a first aperture. The prefabricated roof panel structure may include two parallel lateral structural members and two parallel transverse structural members, one of the transverse structural members having a second aperture. The system may further include a fastener assembly connecting the horizontal building frame component to the roof panel structure through the first and second apertures. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328035 | 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. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328036 | ACOUSTIC STRUCTURAL BUILDING PANELS - Described herein is an acoustic structural panel having a first exposed major surface opposite a second exposed major surface and side surfaces extending between the first and second exposed major surfaces, the acoustic structural panel comprising a first protective layer comprising at least a portion of the first exposed major surface, a second protective layer comprising at least a portion of the second exposed surface, a core structure located between the first and second protective layers, the core structure comprising, a foam body; and a fibrous body, wherein the first major exposed surface of the acoustic structural panel comprises a plurality of apertures exposing the fibrous body. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328037 | HOLLOW PIPE-SANDWICHING METAL PLATE AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - Disclosed are a hollow pipe-sandwiching metal plate and applications thereof. The hollow pipe-sandwiching metal plate comprises a first panel, a second panel, and multiple hollow pipes between the first panel and the second panel; gaps are arranged among the hollow pipes, and the hollow pipes are connected to the first panel and the second panel by brazing. The present disclosure further includes the applications of the hollow pipe-sandwiching metal plate. The hollow pipe-sandwiching metal plate has advantages, such as light weight, high strength, low stress, high temperature resistance, pressure bearing, thermal insulation and vibration isolation. The metal plate will not deform due to thermal difference, thereby providing permanent service life of the metal plate. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328038 | Prefabricated Roof Plate Element and Method for its Production - A prefabricated roof plate element ( | 2018-11-15 |
20180328039 | SYSTEMS, APPARATUSES, AND METHODS RELATED TO FIBER STRANDS USED IN REINFORCED CONCRETE - A reinforcing bar, and a method of producing a reinforcing bar, are provided. The reinforcing bar includes a plurality of strands and a deformity pattern. Each strand includes a plurality of carbon fibers. The strands having been impregnated with a resin and twisted forming a unified structure. The deformity pattern being formed within the unified structure by twisting the strands a predetermined number of times per linear foot of the unified structure and allowing the resin-impregnated unified structure to cure. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328040 | Ridge Vent Protection System - A ridge vent protection system is made to affix to an existing roof with an existing ridge vent that has an upper surface that is spaced from the existing roof surface. The system attaches to the roof and surrounds the perimeter of the existing ridge vent. The system has elongate members that are attached to the roof adjacent the lateral edges of the existing ridge vent. End caps that affix to the roof that cover the terminal edges of the existing ridge vent. The system is made from perforated metal and has a lower planar portion, an offset portion, and an upper planar portion. The upper planar portion holds down the top surface of the existing ridge vent. An optional top cover is also formed from perforated metal and overlays the entire top surface of the existing ridge vent. It is retained by the elongate members and end caps. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328041 | ROOF VENT WITH INTEGRATED SHIELD - A roof vent for ventilating a roof of a building via a hole in the roof to atmosphere, the roof vent comprising: a flange portion for resting on the roof, the flange portion having an opening for overlapping with the hole; a frame portion for maintaining a cap in a spaced apart relationship with the flange portion; the cap connected to the frame portion and covering over the opening; and an integrated shield mounted on the flange portion and extending transverse to the flange portion on a side of the flange portion configured for facing a peak of the roof, the integrated shield spaced apart from the frame portion by a predefined distance and for deflecting water running down the roof to either side of the roof vent. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328042 | RETRACTABLE SUN SHADE - A retractable sun shade, comprising at least one fabric section affixed to a boom, the boom supported and slideably engaged to a track at an intermediate portion of the boom, the track supported by a frame, and at least one flexible drawing element affixed to the boom at the intermediate portion, for drawing the boom in a first direction along the track to extend the sun shade and for drawing the boom in an opposite direction along the track to retract the sun shade. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328043 | STAIRS ASSISTANCE DEVICE AND METHOD - A stairs assistance device including a frame member, the frame member including an operable grasping jaw adapted to operably grasp a handrail of the stairs, the operable grasping jaw including a rail-grasping configuration and a released configuration, the rail-grasping configuration placing the operable grasping jaw in a fixed relationship with the handrail, the released configuration placing the operable grasping jaw in a movable relationship with the handrail, projecting laterally from the frame member, a hand grip configured to assist the user grip the frame member during use, a manually-operated actuator configured to assist actuation of the operable grasping jaw by the user, the manually-operated actuator adapted to adjust the operable grasping jaw between the rail-grasping configuration and the released configuration, and an arm support configured to support an arm portion of the user. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328044 | BUILDING CLADDING AND METHOD FOR PREPARING SAME - A wall cladding panel comprising a substantially planar front face, a rear face comprising a plurality of drainage channels and a plurality of spacer sections disposed between the drainage channels, and an edge member disposed contiguously between the front face and the rear face. The wall cladding panel is locally thinner at the drainage channels than at the spacer sections. Each drainage channel is configured to form a liquid flow path and/or an air gap when a substantially planar building surface is placed adjacent to the rear face. A plurality of wall cladding panels with drainage channels may be arranged in series to cover at least a portion of a building. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328045 | FLOORCOVERINGS WITH PLANARLY VARIABLE PROPERTIES - A planar floor covering is formed having a top face and a bottom face opposite the top face, a length, a width perpendicular to the length, a top surface, a bottom surface opposite the top surface, a height between the top surface and the bottom surface, and physical properties or characteristics that vary across at least one of the length, the width and the height. The physical properties or characteristics include material composition, weight, density, directionality, stiffness, compressibility, elasticity and thickness. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328046 | LOAD DISTRIBUTION STRUCTURES FOR RAISED FLOOR DATA CENTER - Load distribution structures are provided for a raised floor tile(s) of a raised floor data center. The load distribution structure, which resides adjacent to an opening in the raised floor tile(s), such as a cutout in the raised floor tile(s), to facilitate supporting a frame load, includes a frame load distributor and an edging bracket. The frame load distributor resides on the raised floor tile adjacent to the opening in the raised floor tile(s), and distributes, at least in part, the frame load on the raised floor tile(s). The edging bracket couples to the frame load distributor to, at least in part, hold the frame load distributor in fixed position on the raised floor tile(s). The edging bracket extends, at least in part, into the opening in the raised floor tile to secure the frame load distributor in fixed position relative to the opening in the raised floor tile(s). | 2018-11-15 |
20180328047 | LOAD DISTRIBUTION STRUCTURES FOR RAISED FLOOR DATA CENTER - Load distribution structures are provided for a raised floor tile(s) of a raised floor data center. The load distribution structure, which resides adjacent to an opening in the raised floor tile(s), such as a cutout in the raised floor tile(s), to facilitate supporting a frame load, includes a frame load distributor and an edging bracket. The frame load distributor resides on the raised floor tile adjacent to the opening in the raised floor tile(s), and distributes, at least in part, the frame load on the raised floor tile(s). The edging bracket couples to the frame load distributor to, at least in part, hold the frame load distributor in fixed position on the raised floor tile(s). The edging bracket extends, at least in part, into the opening in the raised floor tile to secure the frame load distributor in fixed position relative to the opening in the raised floor tile(s). | 2018-11-15 |
20180328048 | LOAD DISTRIBUTION STRUCTURES FOR RAISED FLOOR DATA CENTER - Load distribution structures are provided for a raised floor tile(s) of a raised floor data center. The load distribution structure, which resides adjacent to an opening in the raised floor tile(s), such as a cutout in the raised floor tile(s), to facilitate supporting a frame load, includes a frame load distributor and an edging bracket. The frame load distributor resides on the raised floor tile adjacent to the opening in the raised floor tile(s), and distributes, at least in part, the frame load on the raised floor tile(s). The edging bracket couples to the frame load distributor to, at least in part, hold the frame load distributor in fixed position on the raised floor tile(s). The edging bracket extends, at least in part, into the opening in the raised floor tile to secure the frame load distributor in fixed position relative to the opening in the raised floor tile(s). | 2018-11-15 |
20180328049 | LOAD DISTRIBUTION STRUCTURES FOR RAISED FLOOR DATA CENTER - Load distribution structures are provided for a raised floor tile(s) of a raised floor data center. The load distribution structure, which resides adjacent to an opening in the raised floor tile(s), such as a cutout in the raised floor tile(s), to facilitate supporting a frame load, includes a frame load distributor and an edging bracket. The frame load distributor resides on the raised floor tile adjacent to the opening in the raised floor tile(s), and distributes, at least in part, the frame load on the raised floor tile(s). The edging bracket couples to the frame load distributor to, at least in part, hold the frame load distributor in fixed position on the raised floor tile(s). The edging bracket extends, at least in part, into the opening in the raised floor tile to secure the frame load distributor in fixed position relative to the opening in the raised floor tile(s). | 2018-11-15 |
20180328050 | Permanent outdoor stage for home use - The disclosed invention is a permanent, low-profile outdoor stage that resulted from achievement of objectives to build a home-based site for developing performing artists to practice their art. The stage's performance floor simulates floor-features on which users normally carry out training, recitals and competitions. Between practice sessions the stage can be left uncovered and unattended without being damaged by environmental elements while still retaining its desired original structural and functional qualities. The stage's novelty pertains to composition of its performance floor that is made of matte-finished high-density polyethylene, and the process by which this surface is anchored to the stage's rigid base. The stage is functionally spacious, strong and safe. This stage's novel performance floor, its potential extended utility, its durability against outdoor environmental conditions, and its carefree maintenance combine to make the invention unique in its field. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328051 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WALL PANEL TRIM INSTALLATION - There is disclosed a system and method for wall panel trim installation. In an embodiment, the system comprises a plurality of horizontal and vertical trim profiles having a back plate adapted to receive a top cap within a bracket, the bracket including a mounting base and walls extending up from either side of the base; and at least one flange formed on the walls and extending outwardly, the at least one flange including a shallow channel; wherein, upon receiving the top cap within the bracket, the at least one flange forming the shallow channel and a portion of the top cap secure an edge of a wall panel therebetween. In an embodiment, the shallow channel formed within the at least one flange is adapted to receive an adhesive or sealant. The top cap is partially received within the bracket such that a clearance is formed between a bottom of the mounting base and a bottom of the top cap. Back plate and top cap pairs allow installation of wall panels placed into position without fasteners. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328052 | SYSTEM FOR APPLYING FINISHING COMPOUND - A system for finishing surfaces with a finishing material includes a handle assembly with proximal and distal ends. A material reservoir is mounted on the handle distal and includes an inlet and an outlet. A material applicator tool is mounted on the reservoir and receives material from the reservoir outlet. A discharge mechanism includes an extendable-retractable component or linear actuator connected to the reservoir for discharging or reloading material. An alternative embodiment includes a lockable, compressible gas spring. Another alternative embodiment includes a rotating element driven by a reversible motor mounted on the handle assembly. The rotating element drives a discharge mechanism in a discharge direction of rotation, and reloads the reservoir in a reload direction of rotation. Multiple alternative embodiments of linear actuators are disclosed. An alternative embodiment includes a push-to-open valve mechanism. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328053 | SUPPORT HEAD, CEILING SUPPORT, AND CEILING FORMWORK HAVING SUCH A CEILING SUPPORT - A support head and a ceiling support. The support head in particular has a plate-shaped design and has multiple guide tabs. The guide tabs are arranged or provided in such a way that a formwork element is secured on the support head so as to prevent shifting, preferably at various positions. The support head has widely opened first guide tabs that are situated opposite from less widely opened guide tabs. This asymmetry of the support head allows the support head to be situated close to a wall corner, while at the same time the formwork element can be easily fastened. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328054 | Support Apparatus - There is provided a railing post adaptor for a roof support apparatus. The roof support apparatus comprises an elongate member having a plurality of longitudinal sides. The railing post adaptor comprises a roof support apparatus connector for securing the railing post adaptor to the roof support apparatus. The roof support apparatus connector comprises a first connection portion arranged to engage, in use, with a first set of the plurality of longitudinal sides, and a second connection portion, movably mounted to the first connection portion and arranged to engage, in use, with a second set of the plurality of longitudinal sides, the second set being different from the first set. The roof support apparatus connector further comprises a railing connection portion extending from the roof support apparatus connector for detachably securing a proximal end of a railing post to the roof support apparatus via the railing post adaptor. The first set and the second set each comprise at least two longitudinal sides. The first connection portion and the second connection portion are together configured to substantially prevent rotation of the railing post adapter about a longitudinal axis of the elongate member by engagement with the first set and second set of longitudinal sides. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328055 | ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT COLUMN WITH UPLIFT-RESISTING ASSEMBLY - An uplift-resisting assembly, connected to a top of a tubular member of a height adjustable structural column, acts to transfer load, particularly uplift loads imposed on the structure to which the column supports, therethrough and into the tubular member. The housing of the assembly is connected to the tubular member, which is connected to a base such as a footing. A threaded rod extends through the housing and into the tubular member. A top plate, connectable to a structure above is attached to the top of the threaded rod. An adjustment nut, threaded onto the threaded rod for adjusting the height of the column is sandwiched between the top of the housing and the top of the tubular member. The adjustment nut bears on the tubular member in compression and bears on the top of the housing during uplift, the uplift being transferred via the housing into the tubular member. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328056 | SEQUENCE FOR CONSTRUCTING A BUILDING FROM PREFABRICATED COMPONENTS - A method of assembling a building from prefabricated components may include erecting a first plurality of columns spatially separated along a first line, erecting a second plurality of columns spatially separated along a second line, coupling a plurality of beams to and between the first and second pluralities of columns, coupling a prefabricated floor panel to and between adjacent beams of the plurality of beams, coupling a prefabricated demising wall above and along at least one of the plurality of beams positioned between the ends of adjacent prefabricated floor panels, and coupling a prefabricated end wall above and along at least one of the plurality of beams positioned at a terminal end of the building. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328057 | ROLLING COVER FOR A SPA - A rolling cover for a spa or a pool, which can be a rolled-up into generally cylindrical configuration, and an unrolled into a generally flat configuration. The rolling cover includes a flexible top cover, a flexible sealed insulation bag, a bag support structure, a top cover support structure and a cover tightening arrangement. Further, a spa including the rolling cover. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328058 | POOL SKIMMER SYSTEM - The present invention relates to systems for improving the range of pool skimmers. In some embodiments, the present invention provides a weir that is located in the basin of a swimming pool, moves in response to changing water levels in the pool and feeds water from the basin to a skimmer located in a sidewall of the swimming pool. In other embodiments, the present invention provides a deflector that is adjacent to a pool sidewall and extends above the skimmer opening, and includes an opening for feeding water to the skimmer opening. The present disclosure also provides for systems having combinations of such features. Without being bound to any particular theory, it is believed that the apparatuses are relatively cheap to manufacture, safe, conserve water and chemical use, and allow for an aesthetically pleasing full pool. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328059 | Pool Cleaner Canister Handle - Exemplary embodiments are directed to pool cleaners that remove debris from water using a plurality of cyclonic flows, or that include a removable impeller subassembly, a check valve for a debris canister, a particle separator assembly having a handle that locks to the pool cleaner, a modular roller drive gear box, or a roller latch that secures a roller to the pool cleaner. Exemplary embodiments are also directed to the check valve and the roller latch themselves. Exemplary embodiments are directed to a filter medium for pool cleaners that includes embossments providing flow channels for water, and to roller assemblies for pool cleaners. Exemplary embodiments are directed to pool cleaners including alternative pump motor engagements. Exemplary embodiments are directed to pool cleaners power supplies that include a potted and contoured power board assembly, and to kickstands therefor. Exemplary embodiments are directed to a pool cleaner caddy, and removable wheels therefor. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328060 | Pool Cleaner Filter Medium - Exemplary embodiments are directed to pool cleaners that remove debris from water using a plurality of cyclonic flows, or that include a removable impeller subassembly, a check valve for a debris canister, a particle separator assembly having a handle that locks to the pool cleaner, a modular roller drive gear box, or a roller latch that secures a roller to the pool cleaner. Exemplary embodiments are also directed to the check valve and the roller latch themselves. Exemplary embodiments are directed to a filter medium for pool cleaners that includes embossments providing flow channels for water, and to roller assemblies for pool cleaners. Exemplary embodiments are directed to pool cleaners including alternative pump motor engagements. Exemplary embodiments are directed to pool cleaners power supplies that include a potted and contoured power board assembly, and to kickstands therefor. Exemplary embodiments are directed to a pool cleaner caddy, and removable wheels therefor. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328061 | Pool Cleaner Power Supply with Kickstand - Exemplary embodiments are directed to pool cleaners that remove debris from water using a plurality of cyclonic flows, or that include a removable impeller subassembly, a check valve for a debris canister, a particle separator assembly having a handle that locks to the pool cleaner, a modular roller drive gear box, or a roller latch that secures a roller to the pool cleaner. Exemplary embodiments are also directed to the check valve and the roller latch themselves. Exemplary embodiments are directed to a filter medium for pool cleaners that includes embossments providing flow channels for water, and to roller assemblies for pool cleaners. Exemplary embodiments are directed to pool cleaners including alternative pump motor engagements. Exemplary embodiments are directed to pool cleaners power supplies that include a potted and contoured power board assembly, and to kickstands therefor. Exemplary embodiments are directed to a pool cleaner caddy, and removable wheels therefor. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328062 | Pool Cleaner Power Coupling - Exemplary embodiments are directed to pool cleaners that remove debris from water using a plurality of cyclonic flows, or that include a removable impeller subassembly, a check valve for a debris canister, a particle separator assembly having a handle that locks to the pool cleaner, a modular roller drive gear box, or a roller latch that secures a roller to the pool cleaner. Exemplary embodiments are also directed to the check valve and the roller latch themselves. Exemplary embodiments are directed to a filter medium for pool cleaners that includes embossments providing flow channels for water, and to roller assemblies for pool cleaners. Exemplary embodiments are directed to pool cleaners including alternative pump motor engagements. Exemplary embodiments are directed to pool cleaners power supplies that include a potted and contoured power board assembly, and to kickstands therefor. Exemplary embodiments are directed to a pool cleaner caddy, and removable wheels therefor. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328063 | Pool Cleaner Roller Latch - Exemplary embodiments are directed to pool cleaners that remove debris from water using a plurality of cyclonic flows, or that include a removable impeller subassembly, a check valve for a debris canister, a particle separator assembly having a handle that locks to the pool cleaner, a modular roller drive gear box, or a roller latch that secures a roller to the pool cleaner. Exemplary embodiments are also directed to the check valve and the roller latch themselves. Exemplary embodiments are directed to a filter medium for pool cleaners that includes embossments providing flow channels for water, and to roller assemblies for pool cleaners. Exemplary embodiments are directed to pool cleaners including alternative pump motor engagements. Exemplary embodiments are directed to pool cleaners power supplies that include a potted and contoured power board assembly, and to kickstands therefor. Exemplary embodiments are directed to a pool cleaner caddy, and removable wheels therefor. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328064 | Pool Cleaner Power Supply - Exemplary embodiments are directed to pool cleaners that remove debris from water using a plurality of cyclonic flows, or that include a removable impeller subassembly, a check valve for a debris canister, a particle separator assembly having a handle that locks to the pool cleaner, a modular roller drive gear box, or a roller latch that secures a roller to the pool cleaner. Exemplary embodiments are also directed to the check valve and the roller latch themselves. Exemplary embodiments are directed to a filter medium for pool cleaners that includes embossments providing flow channels for water, and to roller assemblies for pool cleaners. Exemplary embodiments are directed to pool cleaners including alternative pump motor engagements. Exemplary embodiments are directed to pool cleaners power supplies that include a potted and contoured power board assembly, and to kickstands therefor. Exemplary embodiments are directed to a pool cleaner caddy, and removable wheels therefor. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328065 | POOL CLEANER IMPELLER SUBASSEMBLY - Exemplary embodiments are directed to pool cleaners that remove debris from water using a plurality of cyclonic flows, or that include a removable impeller subassembly, a check valve for a debris canister, a particle separator assembly having a handle that locks to the pool cleaner, a modular roller drive gear box, or a roller latch that secures a roller to the pool cleaner. Exemplary embodiments are also directed to the check valve and the roller latch themselves. Exemplary embodiments are directed to a filter medium for pool cleaners that includes embossments providing flow channels for water, and to roller assemblies for pool cleaners. Exemplary embodiments are directed to pool cleaners including alternative pump motor engagements. Exemplary embodiments are directed to pool cleaners power supplies that include a potted and contoured power board assembly, and to kickstands therefor. Exemplary embodiments are directed to a pool cleaner caddy, and removable wheels therefor. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328066 | HYDROCYCLONIC POOL CLEANER - Exemplary embodiments are directed to pool cleaners that remove debris from water using a plurality of cyclonic flows, or that include a removable impeller subassembly, a check valve for a debris canister, a particle separator assembly having a handle that locks to the pool cleaner, a modular roller drive gear box, or a roller latch that secures a roller to the pool cleaner. Exemplary embodiments are also directed to the check valve and the roller latch themselves. Exemplary embodiments are directed to a filter medium for pool cleaners that includes embossments providing flow channels for water, and to roller assemblies for pool cleaners. Exemplary embodiments are directed to pool cleaners including alternative pump motor engagements. Exemplary embodiments are directed to pool cleaners power supplies that include a potted and contoured power board assembly, and to kickstands therefor. Exemplary embodiments are directed to a pool cleaner caddy, and removable wheels therefor. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328067 | CONNECTOR FOR USE IN INTER-PANEL CONNECTION BETWEEN SHEAR WALL ELEMENTS - An apparatus to connect two mass timber (CLT, LVL, or other configurations) shear wall panels, comprising a high load deformation capacity steel connector, wherein the connector comprises a high stiffness that shifts to a low stiffness during a high intensity earthquake or significant wind loading event. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328068 | Hurricane, Tornado, Flood, Storm Surge, Forest Fire and Mud Slide Resistant House - Embodiments of the present invention provides a unique building structure, and a method to manufacture such building structure that may be able to withstand powerful forces of nature and extreme weather conditions, such as hurricanes, tornado, flood storm, high speed winds, forest fire, mud slide, tsunami, heavy snow, and the like. The building structure may comprise of a concrete anchor unit to which an assembly of structural compression modules and horizontal and vertical tension elements may be attached. The assembly of compression modules and tension elements effectively transfers the natural forces acting along the building structure, thereby resisting the forces by the tension elements. The building structure may be independent of foundation and can be placed anywhere there is solid bearing material that will support its weight. Further, the present invention aims at providing the unique building structure and the manufacturing method at competitive pricing rates. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328069 | ADJUSTABLE SIGN POST BASE FOR REAL ESTATE SIGN - A sign post support system can include a central column and a plurality of arms extending outward from the central column, the central column configured to support a bottom end of a sign post. A sign post support system can include a plurality of arms coupled to a bottom end of a sign post. A sign post support system can support a sign post without either the sign post or the support system extending below ground level. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328070 | L-SHAPED CROSSARM, RELATED SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - The present disclosure relates to a mounting base for a crossarm and the crossarm. The mounting base may include a front-facing fastening surface, a rear-facing surface, and an opening formed between the front-facing fastening surface and the rear-facing surface, where the opening comprises a generally reverse L-Shaped geometry that extends through an entire width of the mounting base. The crossarm may include a first section and a second section that are oriented perpendicularly to each other, where the first section and second section are composed of composite material that contains a plurality of fibers within the composite material. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328071 | LIGHT-EMITTING WARNING ROPE - A light-emitting warning rope is provided with one end integrated to a tent and other end integrated to an anchoring point. The light-emitting warning rope is disposed between the anchoring point and the tent to provide a tension to set the tent upright. The rope comprises a light-emitting core and a structural rope. The structural rope comprises a plurality of bearing yarns which is knitted into a strip body with the light-emitting core as an axis, and the strip body knitted by each bearing yarn is knitted in a mesh shape on the radial side and has a plurality of gaps through which light from the light-emitting core is transmitted. In any segment of the rope, the light-emitting core has a stretching length less than that of each bearing yarn, so that the axial tension acts substantially on the bearing yarns when the rope suffers an axial tension. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328072 | SHELTER SYSTEM - A shelter system includes a shelter. A shelter includes a number of vertical support legs and a collapsible truss section interconnecting the vertical support legs. The shelter system includes a canopy secured to the shelter. The shelter system includes a connection member connecting the canopy to a separate self-supporting tent structure. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328073 | FOLDING SHELTER STRUCTURE DEVICE - The folding shelter structure device includes posts supporting at the upper portion thereof a deformable frame having movable side members. Each side member has at least one pair of scissor-hinge arms connected to the posts via pivot points. At least one arm of a pair of arms of a side member is provided to be longitudinally adjustable via a mechanism for elongating and shortening the length thereof. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328074 | FENCE POST ENHANCEMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD - A modified fence post and a method for modifying the fence post include modifying the fence post to accommodate an object, including placing a guide around a fence post to locate the center of first surface of a fence post. Based on locating the center, the method include drilling a hole in a portion of the designated center of the fence post using a hole saw. The method includes inserting a spacer with an opening in the center of the spacer into the resultant hole and inserting an object into the spacer. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328075 | ASSEMBLY FOR AN ELECTRONIC LOCKING SYSTEM AND ELECTRONIC LOCKING SYSTEM COMPRISING THE ASSEMBLY | 2018-11-15 |
20180328076 | Dead Locking Latch Assembly - A latch assembly is provided where the latch is moveable to open and close a door by operation of a dead lock assembly that blocks or unblocks movement of a bolt. In a blocked state, a blocking cartridge of the dead lock assembly is prevented from inward movement, blocking inward movement of the bolt. Turning a door knob or door handle causes a spindle extending through the dead lock assembly to move locking bars of the dead locking assembly, the locking bars moving further apart to permit the blocking cartridge to slide there between and move inwardly into the latch housing. The bolt can now move inward by force of the door jamb upon the bolt in order to clear the door jamb when opening and closing the door. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328077 | DOUBLE-DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY - A double-door lock assembly includes a first lock and a second lock which are respectively mounted on a first door and a second door. The double-door lock assembly utilizes a first linkage member of the first lock to connect a second linkage member of the second lock to allow the first and second locks to co-operate. Hence the first and second doors can be opened or closed simultaneously in the same direction. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328078 | DEVICE FOR MONITORING AND SECURING MOBILE ASSETS - An improved monitoring and securing device is provided. Example embodiments provide a monitoring and securing device that includes a fastening system with an elongation and compression mechanism that allows it to be adapted to different topographies of the surface to which they are fastened and are designed to secure two irregular elements to form a connection. Thus, the improved monitoring and securing device can be simultaneously fastened to, for example, one right door and one left door that close to form a connection that is uneven in depth, while monitoring related events such as installation and removal of the monitoring and securing device, opening and closing of the movable entity's locking mechanism and doors, and other events. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328079 | SMART SECURITY DEVICE AND SYSTEM - A smart security device comprising: a housing, and electronics provided in the housing, the electronics comprising a tag uniquely associated with the smart security device and configured to automatically and periodically emit a first signal, the first signal being a Bluetooth signal configured to be sent and received via a Bluetooth low energy wireless personal area network; and a NB-IoT module configured to send and receive signals via a NB-IoT network. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328080 | ELECTROMECHANICAL LOCK WITH MECHANICAL LATCH HOLDBACK AND REMOTE RELEASE - An electromechanical lock which is configured to provide a mechanical latch holdback feature, whereby a key is useable to retract a latch of the lock, the key can be removed, and the latch remains mechanically held back. The held back latch is remotely releasable. As such, a correctional officer can use his key to mechanically hold back the latch, such that the lock remains open. Subsequently, a control signal can be sent from a remote location causing the latch to be released and extended, such that the lock locks. This ability to remotely override the mechanical latch holdback is useful in a correctional facility—for example, when the mechanical latch holdback has been engaged for cell doors and an emergency situation arises where a quick remote lockdown may be necessary, instead of having to perform the time-consuming task of re-locking the doors one-by-one, locally by key. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328081 | ELECTRONIC LOCKING DEVICE - An electronic locking device including a cylinder and a plug located in the cylinder. Within the plug is a solenoid with a pair of shuttles which move in opposite directions. A control processor controls the solenoids activating the shuttles when connected to the correct key. Blocking elements for each shuttle are inserted through the cylinder and into annular channels in the plug. The blocking elements receive and allow linear movement of the shuttles but prevent their rotation within the annular channels. In a locked condition the shuttles are contained only partially within the annular channels thereby preventing rotation of the plug within the cylinder but in an unlocked condition the shuttles are contained within the annular channels thereby allowing rotation of the plug. The plug also includes a weakness defining a point at which it will break upon application of excessive force. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328082 | One-Side Rotating Arc Lock - The present invention discloses a one-side rotating arc lock which comprises an adjusting assembly arranged on a first shell and a strainer arranged on a second shell. The adjusting assembly comprises an arc adjuster rotatably connected with the first shell. The arc adjuster is provided with multiple protrusions in the circumferential direction, used for adjusting the angle between the first and the second shell. Groove is provided on the protrusion. The strainer comprises an adjusting rod which matches the groove for locking the first and the second shell. The angle between the first and the second shell is adjusted through the arc adjuster rotatably connected with the first shell, and locking of the first and the second shell is achieved through the strainer. The one-side rotating arc lock of the preset invention not only has a simple structure and easy to operate, but also facilitates adjustment of the angle. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328083 | SECURING RACK FOR BACKPACK BLOWER - A lockable equipment rack configured to secure equipment, such as a backpack blower, thereto. The lockable equipment rack, designed to fit multiple backpack blower equipment styles without the need of additional brackets or parts, comprises a locking rack body configured to maintain equipment in a secured position when engaged therewith. The locking rack body comprises an upper shaft configured to engage with at least one first portion of said equipment; a lower shaft configured to engage with at least one second portion of said equipment; upper and lower equipment securing members; and a locking unit configured to maintain the upper equipment securing member in a locked or unlocked position, and having a locking rack body upper shaft contacting member configured to engage with the locking rack body upper shaft in a locked position, and disengage with the locking rack body upper shaft in an unlocked position. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328084 | RESTRAINT CONDITION DETECTION AND NOTIFICATION SYSTEM, DEVICES, AND METHODS - Systems, devices and methods are provided that illustrate the innovation in a number of embodiments. Device embodiments may be provided singularly or in ordered combinations to provide a system for restraint condition evaluation, compares the evaluation against predetermined thresholds, and signals a status of the selected restraint. Embodiments of status indicators include normal, attempted tampering, and compromised restraints. Methods may illustrate the device or system embodiments. The system provides increased safety and awareness for those involved in processing detainees. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328085 | ACCELERATION SENSOR ASSEMBLY FOR AN AUTOMOBILE - An acceleration sensor assembly preventing opening of a door in response to an unusual force acting on a moving vehicle includes a stepped pin integrated with an amount of weight, at least two springs encapsulating the stepped pin while allowing free movement of the stepped pin, and a case cover with an opening at one side, the case cover enclosing the stepped pin and the at least two springs, where the unusual force is configured to cause acceleration of a vehicle door handle and trigger compression of the at least two springs, movement of the stepped pin out of the case cover, rotation of a bell crank due to pulling of the vehicle door handle, and insertion of the stepped pin into the bell crank to stop its further rotation thereby preventing opening of the door. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328086 | MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR LOCK - The invention relates to a motor vehicle door lock, comprising a locking mechanism ( | 2018-11-15 |
20180328087 | LOCK DEVICE - A lock device for holding an openable and closable member in a closed state. The lock device includes a base member, an operation member, a rod, and a cylinder lock. The cylinder lock has a protruding portion biased to protrude radially outwards to be engaged with an engaging portion formed on a rear side of a cylinder accommodating portion. The rod has a distal end portion configured to move out of a through hole formed in the openable and closable member to be engaged with a locking portion on a fixed member over a predetermined length with the openable and closable member left in a locked state, and a pushing portion enables a release of an engagement with the engaging portion when the rod moves in a receding direction to abut with the protruding portion, causing the protruding portion to recede against a biasing force. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328088 | DOOR PROP DEVICE - A door prop device that can be utilized to maintain a door in an open position is described. The door prop device is easy to install and remove from the door and will retain the door in the desired open position. The door prop is designed to be usable with the hinge mechanism found on most commercial doors. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328089 | SELECTIVE TWO-WAY HINGE ASSEMBLY - The present disclosure provides a door mounting system. The door mounting system comprises a hinge assembly ( | 2018-11-15 |
20180328090 | PRESSURE-TIGHT DOOR ALLOWING MOVEMENT OF HINGES - A pressure-tight door allowing movement of hinges includes: a hinge fixating part including a fixed member having one surface with a movable groove formed therein and the other surface fixed to a door frame, and a movable member having one surface inserted into the movable groove so as to slide bidirectionally on the movable groove and a hinge attached to the other surface of the movable member, connected to a door and sliding together with the movable member. The movable member of the hinge fixating part slides inwardly together with the hinge only when the pressure due to flooding or explosion is applied to the pressure-tight door, whereby the pressure-tight door is able to effectively block any leakage by compressing the gasket. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328091 | INSTALLATION ADJUSTING STRUCTURE OF GLASS LIFTER FOR USE IN VEHICLE - An installation adjusting structure of glass lifter for use in vehicle, which is installed in a vehicle body and includes: at least one guide rail having a plurality of screw fitting parts; and a plurality of adjustment members disposed on the screw fitting parts, wherein the adjustment member includes an adjustment bolt and a stop member disposed on the adjustment bolt, the adjustment bolt is allowed to pass the vehicle body and fitted with the screw fitting part, the stop member is abutted against the vehicle body, and the depth of the adjustment bolt being screwed and fitted in the screw fitting part is adjustable. Accordingly, an advantage of allowing an inclined glass to be precisely and rapidly adjusted and calibrated can be achieved. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328092 | AUTOMATIC DOOR STOPPING-CLOSING DEVICE AND DOOR - An automatic door stopping-closing device comprises a cylinder with a connecting rod, one end of which is connected to a door; a bracket assembly on the door frame, comprising a hook connected with the other end of the rod, a movable lug cooperated with the hook, and a pull rod cooperated with the movable lug, wherein the pull rod and the hook can be engaged or disengaged. After the door is opened, the door can be kept open securely through the cooperation between the hook and the movable lug; and the door can be closed automatically by a slight push, through the cooperation between two of the hook, the movable lug and the pull rod. The automatic door stopping-closing device holds the door open without external force after the door is opened, and closes the door automatically after a slight push. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328093 | DAMPER ASSEMBLY OF A CUP HINGE - The invention concerns a damper assembly for a cup hinge having a carrier part and a cylinder-piston unit which comprises a cylinder that is axially displaceable relative to the carrier part and can be reset by means of spring elements, and a piston rod guided in the cylinder and also a cup hinge with such a damper assembly. The carrier element includes an integrated, elastically deformable accommodation web to which the piston rod can be fixed. Furthermore, the carrier element has, at its side opposite the accommodation web, two elastically deformable fixing elements which are arranged spaced from each other, | 2018-11-15 |
20180328094 | Intelligent Vehicle Access Point Opening System - Methods and apparatus pertaining to an intelligent vehicle access point opening system are provided. A method may involve detecting a presence of an object in a vicinity of a cover of an access point of a vehicle. The method may also involve receiving a command to open the cover and activating a mechanism to open the cover responsive to receiving the command. The method may further involve determining whether the object is likely to fall as the cover is being opened. The method may additionally involve pausing opening of the cover responsive to a determination that the object is likely to fall as the cover is being opened. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328095 | OPENING/CLOSING BODY DRIVE DEVICE, VEHICLE DOOR, AND VEHICLE - An opening/closing body drive device includes a drive mechanism that moves an opening/closing body between an opening position and a closing position relative to a frame portion having an opening, a control unit for controlling the drive mechanism, a light source unit including a light emitting element emitting a non-visible light and radiating the non-visible light to a detection line formed of a retroreflective material along at least a part of the frame portion, and a camera including an incident lens into which the non-visible light radiated from the light source unit and reflected by the detection line enters. At least of a part of the light source unit is arranged in front of the incident lens when the incident lens is viewed along an optical axis thereof from a side of the opening. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328096 | WINDOW REGULATOR - A window regulator provided in a door of a vehicle to raise and lower a windowpane in the door. The window regulator includes a traveling body that holds the windowpane and travels together with the windowpane, a wire that pulls the traveling body, and a drive mechanism that generates a drive force to wind the wire. The traveling body includes a sub-housing that encloses at least a portion of the drive mechanism. The traveling body includes a recessed groove into which the wire is inserted and which has a depth in a plate thickness direction thereof. The sub-housing is fixed to the traveling body while striding across the recessed groove. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328097 | ELECTRICAL POWER ASSISTED MANUALLY OPERATED DOOR - A power assisted automotive door system has a power drive module which includes an electric motor and integrated gearbox drive unit that provides a driving torque around the door's pivot axis. A controller is in communication with the electric motor, a torque sensor, a velocity sensor, and an accelerometer and processes measured and provided data and to predict a door torque using a real-time simulation. The controller commands the power drive module to produce a compensating torque that achieves a predetermined desired resistive door torque that corresponds to a desired door velocity in response to an operator's manual operation. The operator can move the door at any desired velocity only having to overcome the predetermined desired resistive door torque allowing the door to feel as if the vehicle is on flat and level ground. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328098 | DEPTH SENSOR FOR AUTOMATIC DOORS - A door system is provided and includes=a door assembly operable to assume an open position at which an aperture is opened and a closed position at which the aperture is closed, a sensor assembly and a controller. The controller is coupled to the door assembly and configured to instruct the door assembly to normally assume the closed position and to assume the open position in accordance with an open signal being issued by the sensor assembly. The sensor assembly is configured to track the individual, determine whether the individual is likely to be approaching the aperture from the tracking and issue the open signal in accordance with a determination that the individual is likely to be approaching the aperture. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328099 | MOTORIZED DOOR ASSEMBLY WITH SAFETY FEATURES FOR HEATED CABINET - Motorized door assemblies having a door pivoting about a pivot axis extending across opposing jambs. In one aspect, the assembly includes a motor assembly having a motor, drive gears, slip clutch, and driven shaft connected to the door to pivot it about the pivot axis. The slip clutch includes a clutch plate slideable along the driven shaft, a drive plate driven by the motor via the drive gears, and a clutch spring urging the clutch plate into engagement with the drive plate, where the clutch and drive plates have profiled and counter-profiled faces. In another aspect, a break beam emitter and receiver are mounted to respective ones of the opposing jambs along a beam axis extending parallel to the pivot axis and proximate to an edge of the door opposite the pivot axis. Interruption of a light beam projected therebetween alters operation of a motor assembly. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328100 | GARAGE DOOR OPENER SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING A GARAGE DOOR OPENER SYSTEM - A garage door opener system having a garage door opener and a remote input device electrically connected to the garage door opener by an electrical conductor. The remote input device receives power by the electrical conductor. The remote input device includes a device controller to communicate an event message, monitor for an acknowledgement message within a time period, and repeat the event message when the acknowledgement message is not received within a time period. The garage door opener includes a master controller. The master controller receives the event message and communicates the acknowledgement message in response to receiving the event message. Also disclosed is a method of operating the garage door opener system. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328101 | MULLION-TRANSOM STRUCTURE - A mullion-transom structure has a supporting profiled element on which at least one filling element is retained at an edge, and a pressing strip by which at least one filling element is pressed toward the supporting profiled element. The pressing strip is retained on the supporting profiled element by at least one fastener, which fastener engages in a groove on the supporting profiled element. The groove is formed with an undercut and the at least one fastener is displaceably retained with a head segment in the groove. Preferably, the fastener embodies a bolt connected to a head segment, which head segment is pivotably held in a pre-mounted position on the groove of the supporting profiled element. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328102 | COMBINATION DYNAMIC AND SWITCHABLE WINDOW GLASS UNITS - An improved insulated glass unit is disclosed having an outboard pane with one or more than one dynamic layer, which may be a thermochromic layer, and an inboard pane with one or more than one switchable layer, which may be a liquid crystal containing layer. Between the panes is a gas space that is sealed around the perimeter of the unit. Preferably, at least one low-e coating is placed in contact with the sealed gas space. The simplicity of manufacture of the window unit and durability of the switchable component is dramatically increased by this invention. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328103 | LOW COMPRESSION-FORCE TPE WEATHERSEALS - A weatherseal has a stiffener and a foam profile. A first portion of the foam profile is connected to the stiffener. A second portion of the foam profile is joined to the first portion at a hinge. The first and second foam profile portions have inner surfaces facing substantially towards each other and outer surfaces facing substantially away from each other. The foam profile defines at least one continuous elongate lumen. A portion of the foam profile has a resin coating. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328104 | RETRACTABLE SHADE WITH COLLAPSIBLE VANES - A retractable cover for architectural openings having collapsible vanes includes a support structure in the form of a sheet of material, monofilaments, tapes, ribbons, cords, or the like, supporting an upper edge of a plurality of vertically spaced, horizontally extending vanes with the lower edges of the vanes in most embodiments of the invention being connected to operating elements adapted to raise the lower edges of each vane toward the upper edges to define openings or gaps between the vanes through which vision and light can pass in an open condition of the covering. Variations of the covering do not require movement of a lower edge of a vane relative to an upper edge but simply movement of some vanes relative to other vanes. The vanes can be made of materials having different flexibilities and where more rigid materials are used, creased fold lines can be established for desired operability. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328105 | Compression Adjustment Mechanism for Headrail - In various example embodiments, an apparatus for installing a window covering is disclosed. A rotational cam member is provided for extending a first piston on one side of a headrail and compressing a second piston on the opposite side of the headrail between a window casing. A lever arm is provided for rotating the rotational cam. Spacers are provided to adjust the compression of the apparatus, along with indicators indicating whether spacers need to be added or removed. Easy installation of a window covering headrail may be achieved as one arm is used to hold the headrail while the other hand is able to actuate the lever arm. Mounting brackets are provided for easy window covering removal after installation. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328106 | Cordless Retractable Roller Shade for Window Coverings - A cordless retractable shade including an operating system for the shade that varies a biasing force of a spring to counterbalance the shade. The bottom rail of a retractable shade can be raised or lowered, and due to the operating system remains in any selected position of the covering between fully extended and fully retracted, without the use of operating cords. The system includes a method of negating and reversing the spring bias effect at a strategic position whereby the flexible vanes of the shade can be adjusted between open and closed. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328107 | VALANCE ASSEMBLY FOR A COVERING AND ASSOCIATED PACKAGING - A multi-piece valance body is configured to extend lengthwise along the front of an adjacent headrail (e.g., of a covering for an architectural opening) between opposed lateral ends. The valance body may include a first valance body portion and a second valance body portion, with the body portions configured to be coupled together via a joint defined between the body portions in the lengthwise direction across the length of the headrail (e.g., a width of the architectural opening) to form the complete valance body structure. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328108 | HORIZONTAL BLIND - A horizontal blind includes a fixing frame, more than one slat control unit and more than one cord winding unit. The fixing frame is mounted on an upper side of a window. The bottom section of the fixing frame has a connection face for connecting with the slat control unit. The slat control unit includes a fixing seat securely connected with the bottom section of the fixing frame and a controlling polygonal barrel received in the fixing seat. The controlling polygonal barrel is connected with a ladder belt to control the rotation of the slats into a horizontal state or a vertical state to shade the sunlight. The cord winding unit is disposed under the fixing seat, including a cord restriction seat, a cord reel passing through the cord restriction seat and a movable conic tube movably fitted on the cord reel for winding the pull cord thereon. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328109 | VEHICLE LADDER ATTACHMENT MECHANISM - A system is provided for interconnecting a ladder to a vehicle. The system may include a first portion for interconnecting to an upper portion of a vehicle rear door and a second portion for interconnecting to a lower portion of the vehicle rear door. The system provides a ladder interconnection wherein no penetrations are made into the vehicle. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328110 | Magnetic Organizing Device - A magnetic organizing device for a ladder includes a ladder and a container. The container is coupled to the ladder proximate to an upper end of the ladder. The container is open-topped and magnetized. The container is configured to retain items that are positioned in the container. The container also is configured to retain ferromagnetic articles, such as screws and nails, within the container as the ladder is reoriented from a substantially vertical configuration to a substantially horizontal configuration. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328111 | Bearing Section for a Positive Displacement Mud Motor for Use in Directional Earth Drilling - A bearing section for a positive displacement mud motor for directional drilling in which the deflection of the drill bit is remotely adjusted by bending the drive sub using an offset flex drive mechanism to adjust between desired settings. The bearing section is adjustable from the surface without the need for trips of the bottom hole assembly to the surface. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328112 | HIGH TRIP RATE DRILLING RIG - A high trip rate drilling rig has first handling equipment to transport stands in/out of setback, second handling equipment to deliver stands to/from well center, and a hand-off position to set down stands for exchange between first/second equipment. Second equipment can include a top drive and a delivery arm translatable along the mast past each other, and a clasp on the arm slidable on the stand for constraint below the upper end, which can allow the top drive to engage/disengage the constrained stand above the arm. A high trip rate method transports stands in/out of setback, delivers stands to/from well center, and sets down and hands off stands at hand-off position between the setback transportation and well center delivery. The delivery can include engaging/dis engaging the top drive and a stand constrained by the clasp. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328113 | DRILLING DIRECT CONTROL USER INTERFACE - Disclosed are control apparatus and methods for direct control in automated drilling. The control apparatus can include a display, a control unit, and an input device for receiving a plurality of measurements comprising one or more of present depth, present bit position, inclination, azimuth, top drive position, magnetic toolface, gravity toolface, a target control parameter. The control apparatus is configured to generate a drill string position indicator relating to a present depth and a present bit position. The control unit is configured to generate a vertical bar graph inclination indicator and a horizontal bar graph display azimuth indicator. The control unit is configured to generate a top drive position index. The control unit is configured to generate a toolface rosebud and a control parameter display. The control unit is configured to iteratively update the display in substantially real time. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328114 | ROTARY DRILL BIT AND METHOD FOR DESIGNING A ROTARY DRILL BIT FOR DIRECTIONAL AND HORIZONTAL DRILLING - A multi-layer downhole drilling tool designed for directional and horizontal drilling is disclosed. The drilling tool includes a bit body including a rotational axis extending therethrough. A plurality of primary blades are disposed on exterior portions of the bit body and a plurality of secondary blades are disposed on exterior portions of the bit body between the primary blades. The drilling tool further includes a plurality of first-layer cutting elements disposed on exterior portions of the primary blades and a plurality of second-layer cutting elements disposed on exterior portions of the secondary blades. The second-layer cutting elements are track set with the first-layer cutting elements in an opposite track set configuration. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328115 | METHODS OF FABRICATING A POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND COMPACT - Embodiments relate to polycrystalline diamond compacts (“PDCs”) including a polycrystalline diamond (“PCD”) table in which a metal-solvent catalyst is alloyed with at least one alloying element to improve thermal stability and/or wear resistance of the PCD table. In an embodiment, a PDC includes a substrate and a PCD table bonded to the substrate. The PCD table includes diamond grains defining interstitial regions. The PCD table includes an alloy comprising at least one Group VIII metal and at least one metallic alloying element such as phosphorous. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328116 | DRAG BIT WITH WEAR-RESISTANT CYLINDRICAL CUTTING STRUCTURE - The drag bit with a wear-resistant cylindrical cutting structure comprises a body with a connecting thread, a central channel and output openings, blades protected by a hard alloy coating and comprising a gage part, a main cutting profile with a plurality of PDC cutters, wherein some of the PDC cutters have an axis angled with respect to a cutting direction, wherein the PDC cutters are mounted in the range from the central bit axis to a nominal diameter of the drag bit, wherein each PDC cutter has a diamond layer, a leached layer, a chamfer, an end face and a cylindrical face, wherein axes of the PDC cutters are arranged at an angle of 40 to 90 degrees to the cutting direction, and cutting process is performed by the chamfer, the end face and the cylindrical face of the PDC cutter diamond layer. | 2018-11-15 |
20180328117 | METHODS OF FORMING SUPPORTING SUBSTRATES FOR CUTTING ELEMENTS, AND RELATED CUTTING ELEMENTS, METHODS OF FORMING CUTTING ELEMENTS, AND EARTH-BORING TOOLS - A method of forming a supporting substrate for a cutting element comprises forming a precursor composition comprising discrete WC particles, a binding agent, and discrete particles comprising Co, Al, and one or more of C and W. The precursor composition is subjected to a consolidation process to form a consolidated structure including WC particles dispersed in a homogenized binder comprising Co, Al, W, and C. A method of forming a cutting element, a cutting element, a related structure, and an earth-boring tool are also described. | 2018-11-15 |