52nd week of 2020 patent applcation highlights part 30 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20200399798 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING KNIT ARTICLES INCORPORATING REFLECTIVE YARN AND KNIT ARTICLES - A method of manufacturing a knit article having a reflective yarn. The method includes knitting an article using a first yarn, and knitting a reflective yarn into a first region of the article using a float plaiting stitch. The method further includes cutting the article incorporating the reflective yarn according to a predetermined pattern to form a cut knit article having a first edge and an opposing second edge, and joining the first edge of the cut knit article to the second edge of the cut knit article. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399799 | KNIT SOCK WITH TARGETED COMPRESSION ZONE - A knit sock includes a foot portion having an upper instep area and a lower sole area integrally knit of a body yarn in circumferential courses and axial wales. The lower sole area defines inner and outer arch regions. The inner arch region incorporates a targeted compression zone adapted to reside generally adjacent an inner arch of a wearer's foot. The compression zone includes axially extending compression ridges of variable length spaced apart from a top of the compression zone to a bottom of the compression zone. When the sock is worn, a compression force applied by the foot portion within the targeted compression zone is greater than the compression force in directly adjacent areas of said foot portion. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399800 | KNIT SOCK WITH TARGETED COMPRESSION ZONES, AND METHOD FOR LIFTING AND STRETCHING THE PLANTAR FASCIA - A knit sock is integrally formed of a body yarn in circumferential courses and axial wales, and includes a foot portion having a heel and a toe, and an ankle portion joined to the foot portion and defining an open leg end of the sock. A first targeted compression zone is formed with the foot portion between the heel and the toe, and includes spaced-apart axial compression ridges extending axially outward from the heel at a first end of the first compression zone to a second end of the first compression zone. A second targeted compression zone is formed with the ankle portion between the heel and the open leg end of the sock, and includes spaced-apart axial compression ridges extending axially outward from the heel at a first end of the second compression zone to a second end of the second compression zone. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399801 | SOCKS FOR IMPROVED VENOUS RETURN AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A sock comprises a sole portion knitted with successive courses of yarn with a thickness defining an outer layer having a first surface, and which further includes a number of spaced ribs extending in a longitudinal direction between the heel and toe each formed by knitting a selected number of additional courses of yarn which extend from the first surface in a direction toward the instep portion of the sock in a position to contact the plantar surface of the foot. Individual ribs are either continuous in the transverse direction, or discontinuous, in which case transverse spaces are formed therealong in between sections of stitched yarn. The longitudinal space between adjacent ribs, and the transverse spaces within individual ribs, are of sufficient strength to increase pressure upon the foot. thereby optimizing venous return of the blood in the foot back to the heart. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399802 | FIBER SHEET AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - According to one embodiment, a fiber sheet includes a plurality of fibers. The plurality of fibers are in a closely-adhered state. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399803 | Fibrous Structures - Fibrous structures containing a mixture of three or more different fibrous elements (filaments and/or fibers) are provided. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399804 | NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM AND METHOD OF GENERATING EMBROIDERY DATA - A non-transitory computer-readable medium stores computer-readable instructions, when executed by a computer, causing the computer to execute a process. The process includes: obtaining image data; obtaining thread colors as available colors for sewing an embroidery pattern; setting a first color representing a target area; in a case where at least one color is assigned from the available colors as a color representing the target area, selecting a color close to the first color when combined with the at least one color assigned, from the available colors, as a candidate; determining whether a difference between color information representing the at least one color assigned and color information representing the candidate is smaller than a threshold value; in a case where the difference is smaller than the threshold value, adding the candidate to the at least one color assigned; and generating embroidery data associating thread color data with position data. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399805 | SEWING MACHINE - In a sewing machine, a switching mechanism is coupled to a slide arm of a transmission mechanism included in an upper feed mechanism. When the switching mechanism is operated, the slide arm is switched between a transmission state in which the driving force of a driving cam is transmitted to a feed link mechanism and a non-transmission state in which the driving force of the driving cam is not transmitted to the link mechanism | 2020-12-24 |
20200399806 | Sewing Machine - Sewing machine with a sewing machine housing ( | 2020-12-24 |
20200399807 | SEWING MACHINE - A needle plate attaching/detaching mechanism includes: a needle plate fixing portion rotatably provided below a needle plate mounted on a sewing machine main body, and movable between a fixed position fixing the needle plate to the sewing machine main body and a non-fixed position where the fixing is released; a driving gear jointly rotatably coupled to the needle plate fixing portion; a transmission mechanism switchable between a transmission state transmitting driving force from a motor to the driving gear and a disconnection state disconnecting the transmission; and an operating member including a manual gear transmitting manual operating force to the driving gear. When the operating member is non-operating, the transmission mechanism is set to the transmission state, and the manual gear is disconnected from the driving gear. In the operating state, the operating member switches the transmission mechanism from transmission to disconnection, and the manual and driving gears are coupled. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399808 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING WASHING MACHINE AND WASHING MACHINE - In order to increase an adsorption rate of softener for laundry, a method of controlling a washing machine according to an embodiment includes performing a first rinsing process based on a first target water level and a first duty ratio of a motor; when a second rinsing process is started, supplying water to an intermediate water level of a fixed tub; additionally supplying water to a second target water level together with the softener; setting a duty ratio of the motor to a second duty ratio higher than the first duty ratio; and driving the motor based on the second duty ratio. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399809 | OZONE INJECTION SYSTEMS - An ozone laundry system that injects ozone into the chemical injection system in order to allow the system to inject ozone as other cleaning chemicals are injected into the washer. This allows ozone to be injected through the wash cycle rather than just during the initial fill phase and additional avoids the expense and maintenance of adding ozone recirculation plumping to an ozone laundry system. Accordingly, ozone levels may be maintained at superior levels throughout the wash cycle. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399810 | WASHING BARREL AND WASHING MACHINE PROVIDED WITH THE WASHING BARREL - The present disclosure belongs to the field of washing machines, in particular to a washing barrel and a washing machine having the washing barrel. The washing barrel is configured to accommodate washing water. The washing barrel comprises a barrel body and a drainage channel being arranged on a side wall of the barrel body and configured to discharge washing water in the barrel body out of the barrel body during dehydrating. The drainage channel is provided with a water inlet communicated with an inside of the barrel body; and the barrel body is provided with a guiding part used to guide washing water in the barrel body into the water inlet during dehydrating. The present disclosure has the following beneficial effects: through setting the guiding part, the washing water is guided to the drainage channel and discharged through the drainage channel to realize rapid dehydration. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399811 | LAUNDRY TREATING SYSTEM AND KIT FOR USE WITH A LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE - A laundry treating system includes a laundry treating appliance having a first basket for receiving a first laundry load and a first clothes mover disposed in the first basket. The laundry treating system is user configurable between first, second, and third configurations. A kit for customizing a laundry treating appliance can include a second clothes mover and a second basket configured to removably couple with the laundry treating appliance. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399812 | WASHING MACHINE - The present disclosure discloses a washing machine, including a washing drum, wherein the washing drum is a water accommodating drum during washing; a balance ring, arranged above the washing drum; and a sealing structure, configured to prevent water from overflowing from a space between the washing drum and the balance ring. The washing drum disclosed by the present disclosure achieves an expansion effect; at the same time, the sealing structure is arranged between the washing drum and the balance ring to prevent that the water overflows out of the washing drum from the space between the washing drum and the balance ring, and after a long time, the water may splash to corrode a washing machine case body or other components, or cause a short circuit. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399813 | METHOD FOR SETTING A TIME OF A RELEASE OF A CLEANING AGENT DURING A CLEANING CYCLE IN A HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE - A method for setting a time of a release of a cleaning agent during a cleaning cycle in a household appliance includes obtaining an evolution over time of a local parameter inside the appliance, the local parameter comprising an acceleration induced by the cycle or a temperature inside the appliance; obtaining reference patterns of evolutions of the local parameter during a cycle comprising different cleaning steps including a step adapted for releasing the cleaning agent at a predetermined adapted time; comparing the evolution of the local parameter to the reference patterns and identifying a cleaning step within the cycle when a similarity between a reference pattern and the evolution is above a predetermined threshold, and setting the release of the agent at the predetermined adapted time within the identified cleaning step when the identified step corresponds to a step adapted for releasing the agent. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399814 | SEALING VALVE INSTALLATION STRUCTURE AND CLEANING-FREE WASHING MACHINE - A support plate mounted on the inner side wall of an inner drum has a through hole corresponding to drain openings formed in the wall of the drum, and a gap between the support plate and the side wall of the inner drum forms a space for valve plugs of sealing valves to move up and down; a mounting sleeve installed on the upper side of the support plate has an inner through hole coaxially arranged with the through hole in the support plate, so that the valve plugs of the sealing valves are coaxially installed in the inner through hole and can move up and down. A drain opening formed in the side wall of the inner drum is provided with a sealing valve installed on the inner drum via the sealing valve structure. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399815 | WASHING BARREL AND WASHING MACHINE PROVIDED WITH THE WASHING BARREL - The present disclosure belongs to the field of washing machines, in particular relates to a washing barrel and a washing machine provided with the washing barrel. The washing barrel can accommodate washing water, a side wall of the washing barrel is provided with a drainage channel for discharging washing water in the washing barrel during dehydrating, and the drainage channel is provided with a water guiding part to guide washing water in the drainage channel to discharge rapidly. Through setting a water guiding part, washing water entering the drainage channel can be discharged rapidly along the drainage channel under the guidance of the water guiding part, and drainage can be realized with no need of reducing rotating speed of the washing barrel, thereby making the drainage smooth, reducing consumption of the motor which drives the washing barrel to rotate, and reducing vibration and noise of the whole machine. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399816 | CIRCULATING AND FILTERING DEVICE OF WASHING MACHINE AND WASHING MACHINE - Provided is a circulating and filtering device of a washing machine, including a circulating pump assembly, where the circulating pump assembly includes an intake water cavity and a circulating water cavity that is in communication with the intake water cavity; and a filtering assembly disposed in the intake water cavity and rotatably connected to the circulating pump assembly, where the filtering assembly includes a blade and an inner cavity, where the inner cavity is in communication with the circulating water cavity, so that water in the intake water cavity is filtered by the filtering assembly and enters the circulating water cavity. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399817 | LAUNDRY WASHING MACHINE EQUIPPED WITH A LIQUID SUPPLY LINE - A laundry washing machine comprising a cabinet supporting a washing tub external to a washing drum adapted to receive laundry and a liquid supply line for supplying liquid into the washing tub/drum through a nozzle having a tubular portion and a sprayer portion comprising a bent zone. The nozzle comprises an obstruction arranged upstream of the bent zone. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399818 | DOOR ASSEMBLY OF LAUNDRY TREATMENT DEVICE AND LAUNDRY TREATMENT DEVICE - A door assembly of a laundry treatment device and a laundry treatment device. The door assembly includes an outer frame, an inner frame and an observation window provided between the outer frame and the inner frame, a mounting assembly being provided between the outer frame and the inner frame, the observation window being rotatably sandwiched between the outer frame and the inner frame by means of the mounting assembly. With this arrangement, the observation window can be rotated relative to the inner frame and the outer frame without deviating from the space between the inner frame and the outer frame, such that in the process of rotating the entire door assembly 180° to switch the door opening direction, the mounting requirement of the observation window can be satisfied only by separately rotating the observation window 180°, rotating same and then mounting same back to the door assembly. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399819 | CLOTHES DRYER - Provided is a clothes dryer having an improved structure which allows a drying performance to be improved. The clothes dryer includes a cabinet having an inlet, a support frame having a laundry inlet corresponding to the inlet and disposed inside the cabinet, a drum rotatably disposed inside the cabinet and having an opening corresponding to the laundry inlet, and a sealing member disposed between the laundry inlet of the support frame and the opening of the drum, wherein the sealing member includes a seal body having an elastic material. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399820 | WASHING/DRYING MACHINE WITH A DEVICE FOR CLEANING AN AIR FILTER - The invention relates to a washing/drying machine equipped with a filter cleaning device for removing filaments released by laundry items during the washing/drying cycle. The filter cleaning device comprises nozzles that spray water onto the sides of the filtering wall where filaments get deposited during circulation of air in the air circuit. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399821 | MESH MEMBER, SIEVE, AND SCREEN PRINTING PLATE - To provide a mesh member such that a static charge can be suppressed. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399822 | COMPRESSION GARMENT ENHANCED WITH HEMP FIBERS - Hemp fibers may be disposed throughout or in selected portions of a compression garment (e.g., glove, posture support garment, pants, leggings, tights, shorts, long sleeve top, short sleeve top, sock, etc.). The hemp fibers deployed in the compression garment enhance the durability of the compression garment, and imparts various advantageous properties (e.g., anti-microbial or anti-bacterial, mildew-resistant, odor reduction, moisture wicking, etc.) to the compression garment, enabling the compression garment to be provided with comfort and style. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399823 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ANTI-SOILING CARPET, AND ANTI-SOILING CARPET - A method of manufacturing an anti-soiling carpet comprises a step of treating a carpet with a liquid solution containing an anti-soiling agent, the anti-soiling agent containing a non-fluorinated polymer (α) and a non-fluorinated polymer (ii), the non-fluorinated polymer (α) containing a constituent unit derived from a monomer represented by formula (A-1) with a specified ratio and another constituent unit derived from a specified (meth)acrylate ester monomer, the non-fluorinated polymer (β) containing a constituent unit derived from at least one monomer of methyl methacrylate and ethyl methacrylate with a specified ratio and a another constituent unit derived from another specified (meth)acrylate ester monomer: | 2020-12-24 |
20200399824 | Fungal textile materials and leather analogs - Textile compositions comprising at least one filamentous fungus are disclosed, as are methods for making and using such textile compositions. Embodiments of the textile compositions generally include at least one of a plasticizer, a polymer, and a crosslinker, in addition to the filamentous fungus. The disclosed textile compositions are particularly useful as analogs or substitutes for conventional textile compositions, including but not limited to leather. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399825 | FIBER TRANSPORT APPARATUS - A storage portion includes a case which includes an internal space configured to accommodate raw material pieces having fibers, a discharge pipe coupled to a side wall of the case, and a transport motor which rotates the discharge pipe on an axis, in which one end in an axial direction of the discharge pipe communicates with the internal space and the other end has an outlet for discharging the raw material pieces, and a spiral member is provided on an inner peripheral surface of the discharge pipe. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399826 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DISPERSING OR REFINING OF ORGANIC MATERIAL, SUCH AS CELLULOSE FIBER AND ORGANIC WASTE - An apparatus for dispersing or refining organic material includes a rotor shaft extending along a rotation axis, a rotor to be driven to rotate by the rotation axis, and a housing arranged around the rotor shaft and the rotor, the housing having an inlet for receiving the organic material and an outer wall. The housing has a stator disc, and the rotor has a rotor disc, each disc having teeth on a surface that is turned toward the other disc. After organic material has been dispersed by the teeth, the organic material is fed into a dilution zone where the organic material is mixed with dilution liquid introduced through a number of dilution inlets before the mix is fed out of the apparatus via an outlet arranged in the outer wall. The dilution inlets are angled in relation to the radial of the rotation axis, in a plane perpendicular to the rotation axis. By angling the dilution inlets in such a way, a better mix is achieved between dilution liquid and dispersed or refined organic material, which results in increased energy efficiency of the apparatus. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399827 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING PULP FIBERS TO BE SACCHARIFIED - Provided is a method for producing pulp fibers to be saccharified, whereby it becomes possible to reduce the amount of a highly water-absorbable polymer and therefore increase the collection efficiency in the production of a saccharified solution when pulp fibers for a saccharified liquid is produced from a dirty absorbent article. The method is a method for producing pulp fibers to be saccharified, from pulp fibers in a dirty absorbent article. The method includes: a solid-liquid separation step (S | 2020-12-24 |
20200399828 | METHOD FOR TREATING AQUEOUS FEED BY DISSOLVED GAS FLOTATION - A method is disclosed for treating aqueous feed by dissolved gas flotation. The aqueous feed originates from industrial processing of fibrous material, where the aqueous feed includes an aqueous phase and solid particulate material suspended in the aqueous phase. The method includes bringing a flocculant in contact with the aqueous feed, flocculating suspended solid particulate material into flocs and contacting formed flocs with gas bubbles and inducing their flotation in a flotation basin. The flocculant includes a polymer composition having a charge density of at the most 1.7 meq/g dry and the polymer composition includes a cationic synthetic first polymer having a charge density at least 1.0 meq/g dry at pH 2.8, and at least one second polymer obtained by polymerization of (meth)acrylamide, the second polymer being polymerized in presence of the cationic first polymer, where the first polymer has a higher charge density than the second polymer. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399829 | CLOTHING FOR A MACHINE FOR PRODUCING A FIBROUS WEB AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CLOTHING OF THIS TYPE - A clothing for a machine for producing a fibrous web, more particularly a paper or cardboard web, is substantially formed from a film-shaped material having a first surface facing the fibrous web and a second surface facing away from the fibrous web. The clothing includes a plurality of through openings each extending along a central axis from the first surface to the second surface. The central axes of at least some of the through openings in the covering enclose an angle with the first surface which differs from 90°. A machine for producing a fibrous web, more particularly a paper or cardboard web, includes the clothing. A method for producing the clothing includes making the through openings in the film-shaped material by using a laser. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399830 | FIBER TRANSPORT APPARATUS AND FIBER TRANSPORT METHOD - A sheet manufacturing apparatus includes a case that accommodates raw material pieces including fibers, a rotator that rotates inside the case to stir the raw material pieces, a stirring motor that rotates the rotator, a transport apparatus that transports the raw material pieces through a transport path coupled to a side wall of the case, and a control apparatus that controls rotation states of the rotator and the transport apparatus, in which the transport apparatus includes a discharge pipe that rotates on a central axis along the transport path, and a transport motor that rotates the discharge pipe. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399831 | PICKLED VEGETABLE-BASED EDIBLE PACKAGING PAPER AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREFOR - Disclosed in one aspect is a pickled vegetable-based edible packaging paper, the raw material of which is composed of the following components in parts by weight: 92-95 parts of a high dietary fiber-level pickled vegetable, a compounding thickener (0.6-0.8 parts of pectin, 0.6-0.8 parts of potato starch, and 0.2-0.4 parts of soy protein), and a compounding plasticizer (3-4 parts of sorbitol, and 0.5-1.5 parts of citral); and further disclosed in another aspect is a method for preparing a pickled vegetable-based edible packaging paper. The pickled vegetable paper of the present invention is a novel pickled vegetable-based product having both edible and practical functions, which product is rich in dietary fibers, retains the unique flavor and color of the pickled vegetable, has toughness and non-stickiness to teeth, and is soft and easy to process after being wetted. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399832 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING MICROFIBRILATED CELLULOSE AND POLYMERS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING FIBRES AND NONWOVEN MATERIALS THEREFROM - Fibres and nonwoven materials comprising microfibrillated cellulose, and optionally inorganic particulate material and/or additional additives, and optionally a water soluble or dispersible polymer. Nonwoven materials made from fibres comprising microfibrillated cellulose, and optionally inorganic particulate material and/or a water soluble or dispersible polymer. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399833 | FLAME RETARDANT PAPER - A flame retardant paper includes pulp, aluminum hydroxide, guanidine phosphate and guanidine sulfamate, wherein the content of the pulp is 10 to 35% by mass and the content of the aluminum hydroxide is 40 to 70% by mass, and the total content of the guanidine phosphate and the guanidine sulfamate is 0.1 to 10% by mass based on the contents of the flame retardant paper. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399834 | PAPER SUBSTRATES INCORPORATING COVERT MARKING PIGMENTS, AND PROCESSES FOR OBTAINING AND USING SAME - Paper substrates which incorporate covert marking pigments (CMPs) which are one or more infrared (IR) anti-Stokes pigments. Also, processes for incorporating such CMPs into a paper substrate other than by a printing technique, such as, for example, by using a size press or spraying, as well as processes for identifying the presence of such CMPs incorporated into a paper substrate sheet with an infrared (IR) pigment sensor of, for example, a copier or printer for the purpose of adjusting the quantity of printer pigment deposited on a paper substrate sheet or to determine whether the paper substrate sheet is an authentic or counterfeit document. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399835 | PREPEG WITH IMPROVED FLATNESS - Prepreg obtained from a decor base paper impregnated with a formaldehyde-free impregnating resin solution, whereby a hydrophobic coating is applied onto at least one side of the prepreg, and decorative film or decorative coating material containing the prepreg according to the invention. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399836 | SYSTEMS FOR RAILROAD SWITCH POSITION DETECTION - The present disclosure includes a portable rail safety system configured to determine a position of a rail switch. The rail safety system may include a rail switch detector, one or more rail switch beacons, a work block marker, a personal alert device, a collision avoidance system or combination thereof. In some aspects rail switch detector includes a first detector configured to be positioned between switch rails of a rail track and having a body, a first sensor coupled to the body and configured to detect a first switch rail tip of the switch rails, and a controller configured to calculate a first distance between the first sensor and the first switch rail tip and based on the first distance, determine a position of the switch rails between a first position and a second position. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399837 | Device For Monitoring Wear of a Roller Flange - A device for monitoring wear of a flange ( | 2020-12-24 |
20200399838 | APPARATUS FOR LAYING A PAVER - An apparatus for laying a paver has a body portion having a top side and an underside. A raised paver guide is located on the top side and is positioned to receive the paver when the paver is against the top side. The underside is at least partially hollow. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399839 | FLOTATION MACHINE HAVING PAN SUPPORT STRUCTURE CONFIGURED FOR CONFORMING THE SHAPE OF A FLOAT PAN - A support structure for a float pan for floating a concrete surface provides an interface between the float pan and a rotating machine. The support structure is characterized by a hub configured for concentric attachment to a rotor, and by trusses that extend radially from the hub, each providing a float pan contact surface and means for attachment to the float pan. Perimetric bracing links the trusses about the perimeter of the support structure. A machine similar to a walk-behind or ride-on trowel but without rotor blades, may incorporate the support structure and operate as a dedicated power flotation machine. Under weight of the machine, the contact surfaces of the trusses conform the float pan to a desired shape or radius of curvature for optimizing a flotation process. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399840 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PREPARING ASPHALT AND AGGREGATE MIXTURE - An asphalt and aggregate mixture and methods for preparing and using same are provided which utilize solid phase auto regenerative cohesion and homogenization by liquid asphalt oligopolymerization technologies. The mixtures are suitable for use in installing asphalt/concrete pavement, repairing asphalt/concrete pavement, and providing overlays to existing asphalt/concrete pavement. The slurries can contain recycled asphalt/concrete pavement subject to treatment. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399841 | MILLING CUTTING ELEMENT SYSTEM - A cylindrical cutting system, a bit holder assembly, and machine for milling or scarifying road surfaces are disclosed. A bit holder is attachable to a milling platform, and includes an inward facing surface for engaging a corresponding mating surface of the milling platform. The inward facing surface of the bit holder and the mating surface include aligning fastener and pin openings. A fastener and a pin are inserted within the respective openings to couple the bit holder to the milling platform. The mating surface may define a part of a recess formed in the milling platform. A wear element may be disposed at the leading side of the bit holder. Multiple platforms may be coupled together with axially extended platform fasteners. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399842 | PNEUMATIC SUPPORT - A pneumatic support having a body ( | 2020-12-24 |
20200399843 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR WINTER MAINTENANCE VEHICLE - A control system for a vehicle is provided. In one aspect, the control system includes a sensing mechanism for detecting an amount of material dispensed. The detected amount is compared to a desired dispensing amount in a profile created based on a number of relevant factors. The output rate of the material is varied to minimize discrepancies between the detected output amount and the desired amount. In another aspect, the control system includes a sensor array for determining the positions of the plow blades and objects in the path of a snow removal vehicle. The sensor data is used to determine a potential for collision, in which case a signal is sent to vary the positions of one or more of the blades to minimize vehicle footprint and help to avoid a collision. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399844 | DRIVING SYSTEM FOR DRIVING AT LEAST ONE AUGER OF A SNOW REMOVAL DEVICE, A SNOW REMOVAL DEVICE PROVIDED WITH SUCH A DRIVING SYSTEM, A KIT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SUCH A DRIVING SYSTEM, A METHOD FOR INSTALLING SUCH A DRIVING SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF COMPONENTS OR PARTS OF THE DRIVING SYSTEM - A driving system for driving at least one auger of a snow removing device comprising at least one at least one self-adjusting chain tensioner. A first portion of the driving system is positioned within an auger housing and a second portion of the driving system is positioned outside the auger housing. The roller chain is adapted to move across a third opening provided in the auger housing. The first portion is covered by a front guard to prevent snow or debris contained in the auger housing to contact said first portion. The front guard is provided with an opening adapted to surround a portion of a shaft element of the auger with a play between periphery of the opening and the periphery of a corresponding portion the shaft element. The play is either small enough to prevent water and or debris to enter the first casing, or filled with a filling element and/or covered with a sealing element secured to the front guard or the corresponding portion of the shaft element of the at least one auger, to have the play small enough to prevent water and/or debris to enter the first casing. The second portion prevent snow or debris present around the snow removing device to contact the said second portion. A snow blower provided with the driving system, a kit comprising parts and/or components of the driving system, a method for assembling the driving system, and a method for manufacturing some components or parts of the driving system. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399845 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR SNOW REMOVAL - A process for melting a snow mound located on a ground surface comprises the steps of actuating a heat emitting apparatus and inserting an elongate portion of the heat emitting apparatus into the snow mound so as to emit heat into a central portion of the snow mound, wherein the elongate portion is proximate the ground surface. As the snow melts within the interior or central portion of the snow mound, a cavity forms within the snow mound which creates an insulating container for retaining the emitted heat within the container during the melting process, thereby increasing the efficiency of the heat transfer from the heat emitting apparatus to the snow. A portable heat emitting apparatus is also provided. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399846 | PORTABLE WATER INFLATABLE BARRIER WITH ANCHORING SUPPORT BASE - A portable, water-filled barrier system includes a water-fillable module that is internally divided into cells that emulate a section of a sandbag dike or wall, the module being supported by a hollow frame including a base below the module and a rear wall behind the module. Holes allow flood water to enter the frame's interior. A peripheral base rim can surround and restrain the module. At least one brace can extend from behind the rear wall of the frame to underlying terrain, where it can be wedged or staked in place. The frame can be unitary or can comprise separate base and rear wall constructions that can be assembled to form the frame, for example by inserting a portion of one into a trough provided in the other. A fitting can extend between the assembled base and rear wall to allow water to flow between the hollow interiors. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399847 | PNEUMATIC FENDER - In a pneumatic fender, reinforcing layers of a body portion and reinforcing layers of a predetermined range in the longitudinal direction of a fender near a boundary between each hemispherical portion and the body portion are formed by aligning cords of reinforcing layers of the body portion and that of the predetermined range in parallel, and in a neutral state without expansion, the cords of the reinforcing layers of the body portion meet each other and the cords of the reinforcing layers of the predetermined range meet each other, and cord angles A and B are each set to from 15° to 45° with respect to the longitudinal direction of the fender. When the interior of the fender is set to a specified internal pressure, the cord angles A and B increase to extent of a static angle, and the body portion and the predetermined range expand. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399848 | LOW DENSITY FLUID DISPLACEMENT TO STORE OR GENERATE POWER - The present invention relates to systems and methods for pumping or removing a fluid from a region within or on top of or in contact with a water or liquid body and applications for said systems and methods. Some embodiments may also relate to anti-fouling or reducing fouling structures like docks. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399849 | Oil spill response unit - Oil-collection system and oil-collecting barge. The system comprises a towing vessel and a transport barge, which has a catamaran structure, so that there are oil collectors in its pontoons. Guide booms are attached to the sides of the barge, with a structure that is tubular frame around a wall, in which the air space or volume of the lowest tube corresponds to the boom's own weight. When using a larger capacity in collection, the additional booms on the deck are filled with air and simultaneously pulled into operating condition with the aid of auxiliary boats, when towable booms are formed. With the aid of the invention, transport barge with a rapidly moveable structure, equipped with oil collectors is obtained, which can be attached to a towing vessel, and which in maritime conditions is stable and operable when towed. Thus a highly steerable unit is obtained for operative oil-spill-response tasks, in which the necessary hydraulics and other energy requirements of the equipment are connected from the towing vessel. In the case of an accident, the unit on operational stand-by departs for the accident site, where collection operation is started by rotating the barge's booms to the operating position. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399850 | COMPACTOR TOOTH, BASE THEREFOR AND RELATED METHOD - A base for forming a tooth for a wheel of a landfill compactor vehicle is disclosed. The tooth comprises said base and a cap of a cast metal material formed on said base. The base comprises a block, a core and a lip. The block is adapted to be mounted on said landfill compactor vehicle wheel. The core, which is disposed on a cap-facing side of the base, is for receiving molten metal material during a casting operation and remains embedded in the cap. The lip is disposed around a periphery of the base and is also for receiving said molten metal material, in cooperation with the core. The lip at least partially surrounds the cap-facing side and the core and helps in reducing or preventing imperfections, such as cracks, which could otherwise form at the interface between the base and the cap following the casting operation. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399851 | Hollow Subsea Foundations - A method of installing an upright elongate hollow subsea foundation that is higher than it is wide, such as a suction pile. The foundation is at least partially embedded in seabed soil. A partition layer is placed within the foundation, for example by injecting a grout, supported by a plug of soil that is surrounded by the foundation. The partition layer is placed on the plug of soil at a level that is spaced from the top of the foundation by at least 20% of the height of the foundation. Above the partition layer, the interior of the foundation may be filled with water and/or a rigid body, such as a solid mass or a hollow liquid-filled tank. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399852 | CONSTRUCTION METHOD - The invention relates to a construction method, in which an excavation pit is produced in the ground and in the excavation pit foundation elements are produced at predetermined working points with at least one working apparatus. According to the invention provision is made in that in a computer unit the dimensions of the excavation pit, the working points and the dimensions of the at least one working apparatus are entered and in that in the computer unit a required workspace for the at least one working apparatus and an open space in the excavation pit are determined automatically. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399853 | Quick-Change Device - A quick-change device for changing attachments on a construction machine includes a support, first receptacles arranged on one side of the support for receiving a first coupling element, second receptacles arranged on the other side of the support for receiving a second coupling element, and a capturing device arranged on the support for capturing the attachment. In order to avoid damage to the support caused by improper strain on the capturing device, the capturing device has at least one capturing hook pivotably arranged on the support. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399854 | Multiple Tool Electric Construction Machine - A construction machine comprises a machine frame and an articulated boom pivotably mounted to the machine frame. An electric motor is connected to a battery for operating a component of the construction machine. The construction machine is configured to be operated in a loader mode in which a first tool is mounted to the articulated boom, and in an excavator mode in which a second tool is mounted to the articulated boom. The construction machine comprises a tool storage for storing the first tool and/or the second tool. The construction machine is configured to replace one of the first tool and second tool when mounted to the articulated boom with the other one of the first tool and the second tool when stored in the tool storage. A method of changing an operational mode and a method of selecting an operational mode of a construction machine are also described. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399855 | WORK VEHICLE WITH SWITCHABLE PROPULSION CONTROL SYSTEM - A propulsion control system includes a travel motor configured to be actuated to drive the track assembly in the forward and reverse travel directions; a propulsion control device actuated in first and second input directions; and a propulsion switching mechanism. In a first propulsion direction mode, when the control device is actuated in the first input direction, the travel motor is actuated to drive in the forward travel direction, and when the control device is actuated in the second input direction, the travel motor is actuated to drive in the reverse travel direction. In a second propulsion direction mode, when the control device is actuated in the first input direction, the travel motor is actuated to drive in the reverse travel direction, and when the control device is actuated in the second input direction, the travel motor is actuated to drive in the forward travel direction. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399856 | Construction Machine Management System - A management server ( | 2020-12-24 |
20200399857 | EXCAVATOR AND INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE - An excavator includes a plurality of hydraulic actuators, and a setting unit that performs a setting related to operation speeds of the plurality of hydraulic actuators during a combined operation of the hydraulic actuators, so that when the operation speed of one of the actuators increases, the operation speed of another one of the actuators decreases. The setting unit is capable of performing the setting for a plurality of kinds of combined operations. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399858 | WORK MACHINE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - A controller controls a first drive source and a second drive source based on a rotation speed of a right rear wheel measured by a rotation speed sensor and a rotation speed of a left rear wheel measured by a rotation speed sensor, to thereby independently control a rotation speed of each of a right front wheel and a left front wheel. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399859 | Hydraulic Accumulator Assembly - The present disclosure relates to a gas-charged hydraulic accumulator assembly of a work vehicle, which is hydraulically coupled to a cap side chamber of a hydraulic cylinder. The gas-charged hydraulic accumulator assembly absorbs an impact from a work tool which increases a pressure of a first fluid in the cap side chamber. The gas-charged hydraulic accumulator assembly may include a first accumulator and a second accumulator. The first accumulator has a first gas and is used to receive the first fluid. The second accumulator is coupled to the first accumulator and has a second gas. The pressure of the second gas in a second pre-charged status is higher than a pressure of the first gas in a first pre-charged status. The second accumulator is used to receive the first fluid. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399860 | Fluid Line Guard - An embodiment provides a hydraulic fluid line guard, including: a main guard formed with an open bottom and enclosed top and sides; the main guard having a length dimension that is larger than a width dimension; and an arm attached to the main guard; the arm comprising an attachment that attaches the main guard about a hydraulic fluid line such that a detachable junction point of the hydraulic fluid line is housed within and under the main guard and is accessible from below. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399861 | CONSTRUCTION MACHINE - A construction machine capable of suppressing deterioration in work efficiency includes an angle detecting device that detects a relative angle between a lower travelling body and an upper slewing body, a travel lever that can be manipulated to make the lower travelling body travel, a display, a directional information generating unit that generates information related to a travelling direction of the lower travelling body based on a detected result of the angle detecting device, and a display controller. The display controller causes the display to display an arrow image indicating the travelling direction of the lower travelling body generated by the directional information generating unit when the travel lever is manipulated and does not permit the display to display the arrow image when the travel lever is not manipulated. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399862 | DISPLAY SYSTEM OF TURNING WORK VEHICLE - According to the present invention, a display system of a turning work vehicle is used for the turning work vehicle in which a work machine having a bucket | 2020-12-24 |
20200399863 | WORK MACHINE, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD - A work machine includes a sensor configured to acquire information relating to a status of a surrounding area of the work machine; a transmitting unit configured to transmit, to an external apparatus, the information relating to the status of the surrounding area of the work machine, which may be acquired by the sensor or generated based on the information acquired by the sensor; and an activating unit configured to activate a monitoring unit including at least the sensor and the transmitting unit, while the work machine is stopped. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399864 | CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM AND CONSTRUCTION METHOD - A construction system includes: a position data acquisition unit configured to acquire position data of a bottom of water; a current-terrain data generation unit configured to generate current terrain data of the bottom of water based on the position data; a target-terrain data generation unit configured to generate target terrain data of the bottom of water based on the current terrain data; and a working equipment control unit configured to control a working equipment of a work vehicle based on the target terrain data. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399865 | SHOVEL - A shovel includes a traveling undercarriage, an upper turning structure, an attachment, an end attachment position detecting device, an object detecting device, and a processor. The upper turning structure is turnably mounted on the traveling undercarriage. The attachment is attached to the upper turning structure, and includes an end attachment at an end thereof. The end attachment position detecting device is configured to detect the position of the end attachment. The object detecting device is configured to detect the position of an object. The processor is configured to control the movement of at least one of the attachment and the upper turning structure, based on the relative positional relationship between the excavation completion position of the end attachment and the position of the object. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399866 | INDUSTRIAL MACHINE INCLUDING AUTOMATED DUMP CONTROL - Embodiments described herein provide for the control of an industrial machine dump operation by monitoring a position of the piston within a dump cylinder. The position of the piston is determined using a sensor within the dump cylinder. The sensor generates and provides an output signal to a controller. Based the output signal from the sensor, the controller is configured to limit the travel of the dump cylinder during the dump operation to reduce wear on the dump cylinder (e.g., by preventing damage caused when the dump cylinder is extending or retracting rapidly and the internal cylinder components make forceful contact with the rod or cap end). | 2020-12-24 |
20200399867 | WORK MACHINE AND SYSTEM INCLUDING WORK MACHINE - A time period for which an ineffective operation is performed during an excavation work is reduced. A work machine includes a vehicular body, a running wheel rotatably attached to the vehicular body, a work implement operable with respect to the vehicular body, an operation apparatus for operating the running wheel and the work implement, and a controller that controls an operation by the work machine. The controller determines that an ineffective operation in which the work implement does not work is being performed during the excavation work based on an operation command value output from the operation apparatus and notifies an operator of occurrence of the ineffective operation. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399868 | REVOLVING WORK VEHICLE, AND METHOD FOR DETECTING POSITION OF WORKING END OF REVOLVING WORK VEHICLE - The present invention includes: a base carrier; a revolving superstructure provided above the base carrier in a manner capable of revolving; a boom bracket supported by the revolving superstructure in a horizontally rotatable manner; a work machine supported by the boom bracket in a vertically rotatable manner; a first position detecting device that detects a horizontal position of the boom bracket with respect to the revolving superstructure; a second position detecting device that detects a vertical position of the work machine with respect to the revolving superstructure; and an arithmetic unit that calculates a position of a working end of the work machine based on the results of detection by those position detecting devices. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399869 | IMAGE DISPLAY SYSTEM FOR WORK MACHINE, REMOTE OPERATION SYSTEM FOR WORK MACHINE, AND WORK MACHINE - An image display system for a work machine includes an imaging device mounted to a work machine including a working unit having a working implement, an attitude detector detecting an attitude of the working unit, a distance detector determining information about distance to an object to be worked by the work machine, and a processor using information about position of the working implement obtained using an attitude of the working unit, and information about position of the object to be worked obtained from the information about distance from the work machine to an object to be worked, determined by the distance detector, generating an image of a portion corresponding to the working implement, on the object to be worked opposing the working implement, combining the generated image with an image of the object to be worked imaged by the imaging device, and displaying the combined image on a display device. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399870 | EDGE WEAR PROTECTOR SYSTEM - An edge wear protector system adapted to be attached to a plate of a bucket is provided. Edge wear protector system includes a first side member having a proximal end and a distal end opposite the proximal end, the first side member adapted to be attached to one side of the plate, a second side member having a near end and a far end opposite the near end, the second side member adapted to be attached to another side of the plate, the another side of the plate being opposite the one side of the plate, an end member adapted to be attached to an edge of the plate, the edge of the plate extends from the one side to the another side of the plate, such that the first side member is attachable to the end member via its proximal end and the second side member is attachable to the end member via the near end. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399871 | Adjustable Anti-Freeze Faucet - Disclosed are embodiments of a coupling mechanism that can be used to selectively secure two sections of telescopically engaged pipe in a fixed position relative to each other and provide a fluid (e.g., gas and/or liquid) seal between to the coupling mechanism and the two pipes, regardless of whether the pipes are secured in the fixed position or are freely moveable relative to each other. In some embodiments, the coupling mechanism can be used as part of a faucet assembly, which can include an adjustable faucet assembly including the telescopically engaged pipe. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399872 | WATER PURIFIER - Disclosed herein is a water purifier, in which a partitioning container is detachably mounted on the bottom surface of a tank cover, and an agitator is inserted into the partitioning container to be connected to an agitating motor mounted in the tank cover in a state where the partitioning container is mounted on the bottom surface of the tank cover. By this structure, the inner diameter of the partitioning container may be less than the outer diameter of the blade of the agitator. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399873 | IoT CONNECTED HANDWASHING MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE FOR VARIOUS APPLICATIONS - A plumbing fixture assembly including a fluid flow detection system for monitoring fluid flow and flow characteristics through plumbing fixtures without contacting the fluid. The fluid flow detection system communicates collected data related to the plumbing fixtures to a water management system, which analyzes the data and provides information to a user through a portal and user interface. The fluid flow detection system also tracks users of the plumbing fixtures for compliance with a hand washing routine. The hand washing compliance data is communicated to the water management system as well. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399874 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISINFECTION OF A PLUMBING SYSTEM ASSOCIATED WITH LIQUID WASTE - A thermal disinfection system, and related of method of use and manufacture, is implemented with a liquid-carrying conduit associated with a given plumbing system applicable with a given environment. The thermal disinfection system may include a heating device configured for thermal contact with at least a portion of the liquid-carrying conduit, thereby defining a thermal contact region of the liquid-carrying conduit. Additionally, a thermal insulating layer may disposed on the heating device. The heating device may be configured to heat (or heat and dry) a lumen defined by the liquid-carrying conduit along the thermal contact region (in whole or in part) to a specified temperature to prevent (e.g., suppress) or inhibit (e.g., reduce) microbial activity from advancing through the lumen defined by the liquid-carrying conduit. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399875 | SINK FLUSHER AND NOVEL SINK - A novel sink includes a sink body and a sink flat. The sink body comprises a bottom wall and a sink wall extending upward from and surrounding the bottom wall, an annular water flow channel is provided at a top portion of the sink wall, the annular water flow channel is provided with at least one water inlet hole communicated with an external water inlet pipe, and the bottom wall is provided with a drain hole. The sink flat is arranged above the sink body and comprises an annular flange panel and an insert portion extending downward along an inner wall of the flange panel, the insert portion extends into the sink body, an annular water outlet communicated with the water flow channel is formed between the insert portion and the sink wall, and the annular water outlet sprays water along an inner wall of the sink wall. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399876 | PRE-RINSE TANK WITH MANAGED FLOW RELEASE - An apparatus for reducing emulsions in kitchen effluent discharging to a FOG removal apparatus includes a pre-rinse sink, a tank positioned below the pre-rinse sink to receive effluent from the pre-rinse sink, an outlet from the tank and leading to a pipe, a valve in the outlet having an open position and a closed position, a dishwasher having a drain connected to the pipe, and a control for the valve to be in its closed position when the dishwasher is discharging to the pipe. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399877 | EMBEDDED SINK - The present application provides an embedded sink, comprising a basin liner and a mounting panel; the basin liner comprises a bottom plate and a side plate, the bottom plate and the side plates are suitable to be connected to form a cavity having an upper opening, the basin liner is suitable for embedded installation in a cabinet, and the front side plate of the basin liner protrudes relative to the cabinet; the mounting panel is detachably connected to the front side plate of the basin liner, the mounting panel is suitable to cover the front side plate of the basin liner. The embedded sink of the present application can avoid destructive alterations of the embedded sink on the basis of improving the overall visual consistency of the cabinet. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399878 | DRAIN ASSEMBLY AND FAUCET LIFT ROD COUPLING DEVICE - A drain assembly for a faucet includes a lift rod configured to be carried by the faucet and actuated relative to the faucet. A lever arm is configured to actuate a drain plug. A coupling device includes a first coupling portion coupled to the lift rod, a second coupling portion coupled to the lever arm, and a living hinge coupling the first coupling portion to the second coupling portion. The living hinge facilitates actuation of the lever arm and the drain plug upon actuation of the lift rod. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399879 | A CHECK VALVE AND A METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A FLOW OF FLUID BY FLUID PRESSURE - A check valve ( | 2020-12-24 |
20200399880 | TOILET WITH WASTE LOCATION DETECTION AND REMOVAL - An analytical toilet is disclosed. The toilet is equipped to use energized flush water to clean excreta and other waste from the toilet. The toilet includes a bowl for receiving excreta from a user; at least one analytical device by which a sample of excreta is analyzed; a supply of flush water to be used to remove waste from a surface the of the toilet; an energizer to add energy to at least a portion of the to create energized flush water prior to its use in removing waste; and an orifice for directing a first jet of the energized flush water at the waste on the surface of the toilet. The disclosure also includes features to detect the location of waste in the toilet and selectively activate the energized flush water in order to clean the detected waste. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399881 | MODULE FOR UNPOWERED AND AUTOMATICALLY FLUSHING APPARATUS HAVING DETACHABLE AND WATERPROOF FUNCTIONS ON TOILET SEAT - Provided is a module for an unpowered and automatically flushing apparatus having detachable and waterproof functions on a toilet seat. A loading lever rotates, by means of the descending movement of a toilet seat, and presses a loading member, thereby enabling enhancement of the transmission efficiency of the force and smooth operation. Also, by means of simplifying the installation work, in which a loading unit and a toilet paper time and flush control unit, or, a loading unit, a toilet paper time and flush control unit and a toilet paper time and flush control unit, or, a loading unit, a toilet paper time and flush control unit, a feces and urine distinguishing unit and a toilet paper time and flush control unit are modularized and installed on the toilet seat, the working process and working time can be reduced. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399882 | PORTABLE PERSONAL HYGIENE DEVICE - A portable personal hygiene device is detachably secured to a toilet bowl rim via an integral mounting bracket. The hygiene device controllably directs liquid, water, or other solution to the posterior portions of a user's body through a nozzle assembly. The hygiene device includes a housing which encloses a power source, a motor and a pump. An adjustable brace is included to facilitate enhanced secured attachment of the hygiene device to the toilet rim. A replaceable, reusable reservoir provides the water supply for the pump. The nozzle assembly is movable between retracted and extended positions. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399883 | Surface Drain Precursor Screen - A storm drain precursor screen comprising a perforated tray with a frame configured to capture and remove debris and trash from stormwater runoff that occurs during a wet weather event. The storm drain precursor screen is configured to fit within the physical geometry of each storm drain intake. Where a shoulder is not provided in a storm drain collection box, additional supports may be bolted or anchored into the walls of the collection box to support the precursor screen. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399884 | STEP CLIP FASTENING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A step clip fastening device, the step clip fastening device comprising: an elongated base strip having a first end and a second end, wherein a female locking part is attached to the first end and a male locking part is attached to the second end; a plurality of step clip sets extending substantially perpendicularly upwards from the base strip, wherein each of the step clip set comprising at least two step clips arranged in a back-to-back configuration, wherein a step clip is attached at each of the first end and the second end of the base strip; an anchor protruded at a center of each of the step clip; and one or more tabs extending substantially perpendicularly downwards from the base strip between two corresponding step clips facing each other. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399885 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING - A method for producing a sustainable building without the use of heavy equipment. Such a building may include an adjustable foundation to eliminate the need to flatten the building surface below. The frame may be constructed by using hand tools to assemble pre-rolled galvanized steel rods. A pre-cut perforated galvanized steel sheet can then be laid on the frame and sheathed with a pre-mixed mortar that may be created by mixing materials easily found in impoverished countries, such as natural lime, river sand, white clay, and fly ash. The roof may be layered with a thin solar film to allow for the incorporation of solar cells to harness solar energy and may further include a rainwater collection mechanism to allow for the roof to also collect clean rainwater. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399886 | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION METHOD - A building construction method uses wall frames having a moveable top track. The track is fixed in a raised position so as to be load-bearing during construction, allowing construction work to progress quickly. When supporting concrete columns have cured, the fixing can be released allowing the track to move into a lowered position and for the building load to transfer to the columns. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399887 | CONNECTOR FOR TWO WORKPIECES - The present disclosed subject matter relates to a connector for two workpieces, which are in particular made of wood. The connector comprises a first and a second fitting which may be mounted on one of the workpieces each by their one side and which may be anchored to one another by their other sides, and which each have a circumferential edge between their one and other side. At least the first fitting has a projection with an undercut on its other side and the second fitting has a slot, starting from its edge and corresponding to the undercut, for anchoring the projection. At least one of the fittings has a protrusion on its other side and running transverse to the direction of the slot for resting of the edge of the other fitting when the projection is in the position anchored in the slot. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399888 | SYSTEM USING STRUTS AND HUBS FOR AN ELONGATED GEODESIC DOME WITH AN ARCHED-TUNNEL SECTION - The disclosure is directed to an elongated geodesic dome with an arched-tunnel section. In some embodiments including: a first adjustable angle hub connector, the first adjustable angle hub connector being a connector of a first plurality of tubular struts, the first plurality of tubular struts being inserted into the first adjustable angle hub connector; a second adjustable angle hub connector, the second adjustable angle hub connector being a connector of a second plurality of tubular struts, the second plurality of tubular struts being inserted into the second adjustable angle hub connector; a third adjustable angle hub connector, the third adjustable angle hub connector being a connector of a third plurality of tubular struts, the third plurality of tubular struts being inserted into the third adjustable angle hub connector. The adjustable angle hub connectors may be removable for adjusting a length of the arched-tunnel section of the elongated geodesic dome. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399889 | SHIPPING CONTAINER NONCOMBUSTIBLE BUILDING FIRE DESIGN - A building member for constructing a multi-level building, where the building member includes a shipping container including a plurality of walls having a top wall, a bottom wall, a front wall, a rear wall and opposing side walls connected together, and a building panel made of a cementitious material attached to at least one of an inner side or an outer side of at least one of the plurality of walls of the shipping container. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399890 | FLOOR PLATE FOR A MULTI-STORY BUILDING - A multi-story building includes a vertical support core that is disposed on a foundation, and a plurality of liftable floor plates. The liftable floor plates are fabricated at ground level and lifted into place on the vertical support core. The vertical support core includes vertically-oriented shear walls, and vertically-oriented columns disposed at corners thereof. Vertically-oriented first slots are formed between adjacent ones of the columns disposed at the corners. Each of the liftable floor plates includes girders, lateral framing members, diagonal framing members, and spandrels disposed at an outer periphery of the floor plate. The diagonal framing members are disposed diagonally in relation the lateral framing members and the first and second girders of the floor plate. The diagonal framing members extend through the first slots in the vertical support core and extend to one of the spandrels disposed at the outer periphery of the floor plate. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399891 | CONCRETE ANCHOR - An anchor rod support comprises a support having a floor and legs extending downwardly from the floor with openings between the legs; and the support including threads for attaching thereto an anchor rod. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399892 | GUIDANCE APPARATUS FOR ASSEMBLY OF CONSTRUCTION PANELS - An apparatus guides first and second assembly components into a predetermined configuration, each assembly component including an opening. When the assembly components are aligned into the predetermined configuration, their openings align to define a cavity for receiving a stepped dowel to fasten the components together. The guiding apparatus includes a stepped dowel member having successively-smaller dowel sections, and a collar member floating around the base of the stepped dowel member. The stepped dowel member tip can be passed through the first assembly component opening and inserted into the second assembly component opening, drawing the components into the predetermined configuration. When the components are aligned into the predetermined configuration, the collar member engages the first assembly component opening and the stepped dowel member engages the second assembly component opening. The guiding apparatus can be disengaged, freeing the dowel-receiving cavity to accept a stepped dowel for fastening the assembly components together. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399893 | IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO CONNECTION OF STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS TO PANELS - There is disclosed a method of forming a connection between a structural component and a panel, the panel comprising a substrate and a load-resistant covering over either or each side of the substrate, the method comprising securing a connector to the component and panel such that the connector engages at least one said covering and the component so as to direct, to the covering(s) engaged thereby, loading exerted by the component. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399894 | Foundation Venting Device - A foundation venting device for use in a wall that is constructed with queen size bricks includes a pipe that is rectangularly shaped and is configured to be inserted by a first end into a hole that positioned in the wall. The pipe has a second end that is closed. A plurality of apertures that is positioned in the second end of the pipe is configured to vent a space behind the wall. A flange that is coupled to and extends substantially perpendicularly from a perimeter of the second end of the pipe is configured to cover a gap between the pipe and at least one of an upper course and a lower course of the queen-sized bricks that define the hole in the wall. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399895 | Systems for Reversibly Dividing a Space - A system for reversibly dividing a space is disclosed. Independent panels, with track followers attached to both narrow sides, move along parallel tracks. The panels start in an overhead storage space. The tracks are shaped such that as the panels move from the storage space into the space to be divided, one panel stops higher and the next panel slides down and then under the first panel. These panels preferably form a single-plane divider in the space. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399896 | CEILING SYSTEM - A ceiling system, a ceiling panel, and a method of covering a ceiling support with a plurality of ceiling panels. In one aspect, the invention may be a ceiling system comprising: a plurality of ceiling panels, each of the ceiling panels comprising: an upper face; a lower face opposite the upper face; a first edge, a second edge, a third edge opposite the first edge, and a fourth edge opposite the second edge; each of the first and second edges comprising a tongue; and each of the third and fourth edges comprising a groove; and a plurality of alignment clips, each of the alignment clips comprising a cruciform rib element. | 2020-12-24 |
20200399897 | ENERGY-SAVING LIGHTING MASONRY MODULE - An energy-saving lighting masonry module is disclosed. The module is mainly composed of a structural part, a thermal insulation part and a light transmitting part. A lens on an inlet end of a refraction region of the light transmitting part changes an optical path so that the light enters a total reflection light channel, and a lens on an outlet end restores the optical path to provide indoor illumination. The present invention uses the lenses and light guide to change the optical path to compress the light channel. The insulation material and optical devices in the energy-saving lighting masonry module are combined to form a block to achieve the combination mode of dual purposes of lighting and energy saving. | 2020-12-24 |