53rd week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 30 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150376804 | Diamond Coated Electrodes for Electrochemical Processing and Applications Thereof - An electrode for an ozone generator or chlorine generator includes an electrically conductive substrate, a doped-Si layer disposed over the conductive substrate, and a boron-doped diamond (BDD) layer disposed over the doped-silicon layer. The doped-silicon layer defines a discrete architecture that maintains adhesion throughout a high temperature CVD boron-doped diamond process. Another electrode having a PVD nitrogen-doped diamond (ta-C:N) layer disposed over a conductive substrate is also provided. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376805 | ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE FOR RECOVERING URANIUM - The present invention relates to an electrochemical device, and more particularly, to an electrochemical device for recovering uranium from spent nuclear fuel, including: an electrolytic bath containing a molten salt electrolyte solution; a flow barrier which divides the electrolytic bath into two chambers and limits a flow of the electrolyte solution; a filter which filters particulates from the flow of the electrolyte solution; an anode which is inserted into the molten salt from one side of the electrolytic bath; and a cathode which is inserted into the molten salt from the other side of the electrolytic bath. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376806 | ELECTROCHEMICAL PROCESSING OF MATERIALS, METHODS AND PRODUCTION - Electrochemically aligned and compacted molecules, nanoparticles and microparticles with ampholytic nature, such as collagen, elastin, keratin and charged nanoparticle materials, methods of making and using the materials and associated production-related devices. In one embodiment, a device for producing continuous electrochemically aligned strands, threads or fibers is disclosed. In a further embodiment, fabrication of compositionally and geometrically complex anatomical forms by 3D-electrochemical compaction of biomolecules is disclosed. In yet another embodiment, methods for fabricating patterned lattice structures, in particular having controlled pore size and morphology, and the lattice structures themselves are also disclosed. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376807 | PLATING METHOD - Copper electroplating baths having a surface tension of ≦40 mN/m are suitable for filling vias with copper, where such copper deposits are substantially void-free and substantially free of surface defects. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376808 | ELECTRODEPOSITION SYSTEM AND METHOD INCORPORATING AN ANODE HAVING A BACK SIDE CAPACITIVE ELEMENT - Disclosed are an electrodeposition system and method with an anode assembly comprising a capacitor comprising a first conductive plate (i.e., an anode) with a frontside having a surface exposed to a plating solution, a second conductive plate on a backside of the first conductive plate, and a dielectric layer between the two conductive plates. During a non-plating mode, a power source, having positive and negative terminals connected to the first and second conductive plates, respectively, is turned on, thereby polarizing the first conductive plate (i.e., the anode) relative to the second conductive plate to prevent degradation of the anode and/or plating solution. During an active plating mode, another power source, having positive and negative terminals connected to the first conductive plate (i.e., the anode) and a cathode, respectively, is turned on, thereby polarizing the anode relative to the cathode in order to deposit a plated layer on a workpiece. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376809 | METHOD OF FORMING METALLIC PATTERN ON POLYMER SUBSTRATE - A method of forming a metallic pattern on a polymer substrate is provided. A mixture layer is formed on a polymer substrate surface. The mixture layer includes an active carrier medium and nanoparticles dispersed in the active carrier medium. A laser process is performed to treat a portion of the mixture layer to form a conductive pattern on the surface of the polymer substrate. A cleaning process is performed to remove an untreated portion of the mixture layer to expose the surface of the polymer substrate, while the conductive pattern is remained on the surface of the polymer substrate. Then, the conductive pattern on the polymer substrate is subjected to an electroplating process to form the metallic pattern over the conductive pattern on the polymer substrate. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376810 | METHODS FOR IMPROVING ADHESION OF ALUMINUM FILMS - The described embodiments relate generally to aluminum films and pretreatments for improving the adhesion of aluminum films on substrate surfaces. Methods involve providing three-dimensional adhesion surfaces on the substrate that promote adhesion to a subsequently deposited aluminum film. The methods can avoid the use of strike materials, such as nickel and copper, used in conventional adhesion-promoting treatments. According to some embodiments, methods involve providing an aluminum oxide adhesion layer on the substrate prior to depositing aluminum. According to some embodiments, methods involve providing a zincating layer on the substrate prior to depositing aluminum. According some embodiments, methods involve roughening the surface of the substrate prior to depositing aluminum. Some embodiments involve a combination of two or more substrate pretreatments. Described methods can be used to provide more flexibility in subsequent anodizing processes. In some embodiments, methods involve anodizing the aluminum film and a portion of the substrate. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376811 | ELECTROPHORETIC-DEPOSITED SURFACES - A method of altering a property of a surface includes suspending a plurality of low surface energy particles in a solvent, agglomerating the suspension of particles, and subjecting the suspension of particle agglomerates to electrophoretic deposition onto a substrate for a predetermined time. The altered surface may be superhydrophilic or superhydrophobic. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376812 | ELECTRODEPOSITION SYSTEM AND METHOD INCORPORATING AN ANODE HAVING A BACK SIDE CAPACITIVE ELEMENT - Disclosed are an electrodeposition system and method with an anode assembly comprising a capacitor comprising a first conductive plate (i.e., an anode) with a frontside having a surface exposed to a plating solution, a second conductive plate on a backside of the first conductive plate, and a dielectric layer between the two conductive plates. During a non-plating mode, a power source, having positive and negative terminals connected to the first and second conductive plates, respectively, is turned on, thereby polarizing the first conductive plate (i.e., the anode) relative to the second conductive plate to prevent degradation of the anode and/or plating solution. During an active plating mode, another power source, having positive and negative terminals connected to the first conductive plate (i.e., the anode) and a cathode, respectively, is turned on, thereby polarizing the anode relative to the cathode in order to deposit a plated layer on a workpiece. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376813 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING HEXAGONAL SINGLE CRYSTAL, METHOD FOR PRODUCING HEXAGONAL SINGLE CRYSTAL WAFER, HEXAGONAL SINGLE CRYSTAL WAFER, AND HEXAGONAL SINGLE CRYSTAL ELEMENT - When growing a hexagonal single crystal, an off angle is set, in a first direction [11-20] with respect to a basal plane {0001} serving as a main crystal growth plane, in a hexagonal single crystal for use as a foundation in performing crystal growth; and a cross-sectional shape which is decreased in crystal thickness in a stair-step manner from a reference line AA′ parallel to the first direction [11-20] toward second directions [−1100], [1-100] on both sides of the reference line and orthogonal to the first direction [11-20]. Dislocations threading in a c-axis direction, contained in the hexagonal single crystal, are converted into defects inclined ≧40° from the c-axis direction toward the basal plane during crystal growth, and the direction of propagation of the defects is controlled to a direction between a direction [−1-120] opposite to the first direction [11-20] and the second directions [−1100], [1-100], to discharge defects. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376814 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING MOULDED MICROMETIRC, SUBMICROMETRIC OR NANOMETRIC SIZED ELEMENTS MADE OF MONOCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND OR OF DIAMOND WITH A VERY LOW DENSITY OF GRAIN BOUNDARIES - A process for producing moulded elements made of diamond of nanometric, submicrometric or micrometric sizes, the process comprising the following steps: a) forming beads of nanometric, submicrometric or micrometric sizes, each bead comprising a diamond nanoparticle embedded in an embedding material, by contacting diamond particles of nanometric sizes with an embedding material; b) introducing a bead into cavities of a sacrificial mould, the cavities forming a replica of the elements to be produced; c) removing the embedding material; d) forming diamond elements in the cavities containing a nanoparticle, by growing diamond from nanoparticles; e) releasing the diamond elements, by partially or totally removing the sacrificial mould. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376815 | SPINNING NOZZLE, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING FIBROUS MASS, FIBROUS MASS, AND PAPER - A spinning nozzle which has a perforated part in which ejection holes have been arranged in a density as high as 600-1,200 holes/mm | 2015-12-31 |
20150376816 | APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING PITCH-BASED CHOPPED CARBON FIBER AND PRODUCING METHOD OF THE CHOPPED FIBER - The present invention relates to an apparatus for producing a pitch-based chopped carbon fiber and a producing method for the chopped fiber and, more specifically, to an apparatus and a method for drawing an ejected pitch using melt spinning and producing carbon fibers as chopped fibers in a continuous manner. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376817 | OXYGEN AND NITROGEN CO-DOPED POLYACRYLONITRILE-BASED CARBON FIBER AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF - The invention relates to an oxygen and nitrogen co-doped polyacrylonitrile-based carbon fiber and a preparation method thereof. The oxygen and nitrogen co-doped polyacrylonitrile-based carbon fiber is prepared by electrochemical modification of a raw-material polyacrylonitrile-based carbon fiber, such that the surface thereof has an active layer formed by oxygen-containing active functional groups and nitrogen-containing active functional groups, wherein the nitrogen-containing active functional groups are obtained by activation of the doped nitrogen inherently contained in the raw-material polyacrylonitrile-based carbon fiber by means of electrochemical modification. The method for preparing the oxygen and nitrogen co-doped polyacrylonitrile-based carbon fiber comprises the following steps: placing the raw-material polyacrylonitrile-based carbon fiber in an electrolyte solution, subjecting it to cyclic treatment between electrochemical oxidation and electrochemical reduction, and thus obtaining the oxygen and nitrogen co-doped polyacrylonitrile-based carbon fiber. The oxygen and nitrogen co-doped polyacrylonitrile-based carbon fiber of the present invention has both the pseudo-capacitive properties for oxidation-reduction reactions and electrocatalytic properties for the cathodic oxygen reduction reaction. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376818 | METHOD FOR MAKING AN ACETATE TOW BAND WITH SHAPE AND SIZE USED FOR CODING - Disclosed is a method of making an acetate tow bands comprising identification fibers which can be used for tracking and tracing the acetate tow band through at least part of the supply chain. Each identification fiber exhibits at least one distinct feature. Each group of distinguishable identification fibers can exhibit a taggant cross-section shape, a taggant cross-section size, or combination of the same taggant cross-section shape and same taggant cross-section size. The distinct features and the number of fibers in each group of distinguishable identification fibers can represent at least one supply chain component of the acetate tow band, including the manufacturer of the acetate tow band and the customer of the acetate tow band. The identification fibers can be produced on a cellulose acetate tow line using one or more spinnerets with spinneret holes to produce the taggant cross-section shapes and/or taggant cross-section sizes. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376819 | FIBERS WITH SHAPE AND SIZE USED FOR CODING - Disclosed are fibers comprising identification fibers which can be used for tracking and tracing fibers, yarns, fiber bands, and/or articles comprising the fibers through at least part of the supply chain. Each identification fiber exhibits at least one distinct feature. Each group of distinguishable identification fibers can exhibit a taggant cross-section shape, a taggant cross-section size, or combination of the same taggant cross-section shape and same taggant cross-section size. The distinct features and the number of fibers in each group of distinguishable identification fibers can represent at least one supply chain component of the fibers. The distinct features can be detectable in an article comprising the fibers. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376820 | ACTUATING DEVICE | 2015-12-31 |
20150376821 | Method for Optimizing Contact Resistance in Electrically Conductive Textiles - A method for optimizing contact resistance in electrically conductive yarns and textiles, and textiles having such optimized contact resistance, can include selecting a sensing activity for the textile; selecting a combination of variables from among yarn variables, stitch variables, and textile variables; and knitting an electrically conductive yarn in the textile in accordance with the selected combination of variables, wherein the knitted combination of variables provides an optimal contact resistance in the textile correlated with a desired electrical conductivity for the sensing activity. The knitted combination of variables can provide a predict able yarn contact area for the electrically conductive yarn correlated with the optimal contact resistance. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376822 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING WINDING IN CIRCULAR KNITTING MACHINE - In a winding control method and device for a circular knitting machine, in a position control mode in which control is performed such that winding is performed in a winding amount corresponding to position control data, a winding control portion ( | 2015-12-31 |
20150376823 | KNITTED FABRIC, METHOD FOR PRODUCING A KNITTED FABRIC, AND WARP KNITTING MACHINE - A knitted fabric, a method of producing the knitted fabric and a warp knitting machine. The knitted fabric includes a first covering layer; a second covering layer; and an arrangement of pile threads formed as spacer threads between the first covering layer and the second covering layer. Each covering layer includes multiple stitch rows arranged one after another. The spacer threads have different lengths, and the spacer threads woven into each stitch row have equal lengths. The spacer threads in a first width region have a different length than the spacer threads in a second width region. For at least two adjacent stitch rows, one stitch row is connected to spacer threads of a first length in the first width region and one stitch row is connected to spacer threads of a second length in the second width region. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376824 | Sewing Machine Provided With Zigzag Motion Mechanism - A zigzag width range setting apparatus | 2015-12-31 |
20150376825 | Level Cut Loop Looper and Clip Assembly - A level cut loop looper or hook and clip assembly for a tufting machine includes at least one module carrying a series of level cut loop loopers or hooks. Each level cut loop looper or hook generally can include a looper body along which a clip is slidably moved. Each clip will be moved between retracted and extended positions as the level cut loop loopers or hooks are reciprocated toward and away from engagement with their associated needles of the tufting machine. Actuators can be engaged to secure the clips in their extended positions as needed to selectively form cut and loop pile tufts in a backing material. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376826 | GARMENT STRETCHING APPARATUS - A garment stretching apparatus includes a strap with an attached bracket at each end to securely fasten the strap on the desired vertical upright and a pair of clamps to secure the garment during the stretching process. The strap includes a plurality of apertures evenly spaced. Each clamp connects to the strap at the aperture selected by the user. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376827 | DETERGENT DISPENSER - The invention relates to a detergent dispenser and a washing machine having a detergent dispenser, wherein the detergent dispenser ( | 2015-12-31 |
20150376828 | LAUNDRY TREATMENT APPARATUS - A laundry treatment apparatus is disclosed. A laundry treatment apparatus includes a cabinet, a drawer retractably provided in the cabinet and defining an introduction port, a tub body provided in the drawer, the tub body defining a space for receiving washing water and having an open upper surface, a drum rotatably provided in the tub body, the drum defining a space for receiving laundry and having an open upper surface, a tub cover defining a tub introduction port that provides a passage from the introduction port to the drum, the tub cover being coupled to the upper surface of the tub body, a door rotatably hinged to the tub cover and configured to open and close the tub introduction port, and a sealing unit that is configured to provide a seal between the door and the tub introduction port. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376829 | ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED SWITCH FOR AN ELECTRIC MOTOR - A system in which the operation of an electric motor is controlled by electronically controlled switches. The system includes the motor having a run winding and a start winding, a heating component, and a motor control subsystem. A control unit closes a first switch to energize the run winding, closes a second switch to energize the start winding, determines based on an amplitude and a lag time of a current flowing through the motor whether the motor has started and is running normally, and if so, opens the second switch to de-energize the start winding and closes a third switch to activate the heating component. The control unit determines whether the motor has started and is running normally by comparing the real time amplitude and lag time of the current to a plurality of stored amplitudes and lag times associated with different operating conditions. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376830 | ELECTRICAL IRONING PRESS - An electrical ironing press comprising a meshed board and an iron board, in which the meshed board is fixedly connected with a base, the iron board is fixedly connected with a rocker arm, the base is hinged with the rocker arm, and the rocker arm is provided with a steam pipe; wherein the electrical ironing press also comprises a spring and link rods; the spring is connected with the rocker arm and the base and positioned therebetween; an end of each of the link rods is hinged with the base: another end of each of the link rods is slidably connected with the rocker arm; the electrical ironing press also comprises a locking device for locking the link rods; the steam pipe is provided with a steam regulating device. The electrical ironing press enables smooth opening and closing of the rocker arm; the iron board can also open with a sufficiently wide opening angle; users can use the electrical ironing press more safely and conveniently; amount of steam given out can also be freely adjustable by the users. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376831 | System and Method for Cleaning and Sanitizing Mattresses - Mattresses infested with bed bugs and/or dust mites may be cleaned and sanitized through a series of steps beginning with UV irradiation of the mattress. Next, the mattresses are subject to dry steam of a temperature of approximately 356° F. Odors are then removed from the mattress by immersing the mattress in ozone. The mattress is then vacuumed to remove debris and waste. Next the mattress is heated with infrared heaters which produce a temperature of up to 265° F. Finally, the mattress is again vacuumed to remove any remaining debris. The system is mounted on an enclosed trailer so that the system may be transported to a home, hospital, hotel or dormitory to clean and sanitize the mattresses. The system may also be contained within a building for a more permanent location. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376832 | ARTIFICIAL LEATHER - An artificial leather comprising a fibrous substrate layer; and/or at least one coating layer. The coating layer comprises a resin selected from the group consisting of polyurethane resin (PU) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin. The artificial leather also includes at least one thermally conductive material is disposed in the fibrous substrate layer and/or the at least one coating layer for increasing thermal conductivity. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376833 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATMENT OF BIOMASS SUBSTRATES - A system or method for the treatment of biomass comprising mixing a biomass with an ionic liquid (IL) to swell the biomass and electromagnetic (EM) heating, preferably radio frequency (RF) heating or infrared (IR) heating, said biomass. Additionally, a method of acidolysis of biomass comprising mixing biomass in an ionic liquid (IL) to swell the biomass; adding an acid, to lower the pH of the biomass below pH 7; applying radio frequency (RF) heating or infrared (IR) heating to the biomass to heat to a target temperature range; applying ultrasonic heating, electromagnetic (EM) heating, convective heating, conductive heating or combinations thereof, to the biomass to maintain the biomass at a target temperature range; washing the treated biomass; and recovering sugars and release lignin. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376834 | EXTRACTION OF LIGNOCELLULOSICS FOR PRODUCTION OF FIBERS AND A PRECIPITATE-FREE HEMICELLULOSE EXTRACT - The present invention provides, among other things, methods including providing a biomass comprising lignin, associating the biomass with between 1-50 g/L formic acid at a temperature between 80° C. and 230° C. for at least 30 seconds to form an extraction liquor and an extraction solid, and separating at least a fraction of the extraction liquor from the extraction solid, wherein an amount of lignin equal to or less than 1.6% of the lignin present in the biomass precipitates in the extraction liquor after cooling to below 100° C. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376835 | ESTERIFIED CELLULOSE PULP COMPOSITIONS AND RELATED METHODS - Esterified cellulose pulp compositions produced in high yield from commercially available wood pulp sources, methods for making the esterified cellulose pulp compositions, and articles prepared from the esterified cellulose pulp compositions. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376836 | ESTERIFIED CELLULOSE PULP COMPOSITIONS AND RELATED METHODS - Esterified cellulose pulp compositions produced in high yield from commercially available wood pulp sources, methods for making the esterified cellulose pulp compositions, and articles prepared from the esterified cellulose pulp compositions. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376837 | COLORED ARAMID PAPER AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SAME - Disclosed is colored aramid paper which comprises aramid paper comprising aramid fibrids and short aramid fibers and, formed on at least one surface thereof, a colored layer comprising a colorant and a binder, wherein the colored layer has a surface resistivity of 1×10 | 2015-12-31 |
20150376838 | ANTI-MICROBIAL PAPER SUBSTRATES USEFUL IN WALLBOARD TAPE APPLICATIONS - This invention relates to paper products and/or substrates suitable for being made into wallboard tape (also may be known as joint tape and/or drywall tape) and having improved reduction or inhibition in the growth of microbes, mold and/or fungus. The paper substrate is characterized by its excellent physical properties including cross direction (CD) tensile, machine (MD) tensile, internal bond, wet tensile, hygroexpansivity, curl, bonding properties, bonding of joint tape to joint compound, etc. The paper product of the invention contains a sizing agent and an antimicrobial compound as well as other optional components including without limitation a binder. The paper product of the invention may be produced by contacting the plurality of cellulose fibers with each of the sizing agent, antimicrobial compound, and optional components at any point in the papermaking process, converting process, and/or post-converting process. Finally, the invention relates to methods of using the paper substrate. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376839 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CUTTING TO SIZE COATED DECORATIVE PAPER WEB SECTIONS AND USE OF A DEVICE | 2015-12-31 |
20150376840 | EMULATED WOOD WITH PORES AND FIBERS AND FABRICATION METHOD THEREOF - A method for fabricating emulated wood with pores and fibers, comprising: immersing a plurality of synthetic fibers configured parallel in a plane into a resin so that the resin is coated on the surfaces of the plurality of synthetic fibers and in the gaps between the plurality of synthetic fibers; placing the plurality of synthetic fibers between two sheets, wherein the two sheets are planar sheets made from a uniform composition comprising a thermoplastic elastomer, a foaming agent, and a crosslinking agent; carrying out a heat-press process on the two sheets so that the foaming agent undergoes microcellular foaming and forms dense closed pores in the two sheets, and so that the composition on inner surfaces of the two sheets expands towards the plurality of synthetic fibers and penetrates through the gaps between the plurality of synthetic fibers; and cooling the two sheets to yield an emulated wood board. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376841 | SUBSTRATE FOR SECURITY PAPERS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - There is described a substrate (S) for security documents, such as banknotes, comprising one or more paper layers ( | 2015-12-31 |
20150376842 | RAIL ASSEMBLY - A rail assembly including one or more rail bodies formed for supporting rolling engagement of a train wheel thereover, the rolling engagement generating vibrations in the rail body. The rail assembly includes one or more boots formed for attachment to the rail body to substantially electrically isolate the rail body relative to ground material. The boot includes a chamber wall for at least partially defining a chamber between the rail body and the chamber wall when the boot is attached to the rail body. The rail assembly also includes one or more inserts positionable in the chamber, at least a part of the vibrations being transmittable to the insert when the insert is positioned in the chamber, for dissipation of at least a proportion of the part of the vibrations in the insert. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376843 | A RAILWAY RAIL ANCHORING DEVICE - A railway rail anchoring device ( | 2015-12-31 |
20150376844 | TURF SYSTEM FOR SPORT SURFACES AND GARDENING SURFACES AND METHOD FOR CULTIVATING TURF ACCORDING TO SAID SYSTEM - The invention comprises turf of synthetic origin and turf of natural origin. The turf of synthetic origin and the turf of natural origin are disposed on a substantially elastic permeable substrate. The elastic substrate is configured in such a way that it allows passage of the roots of the natural turf through to a growing layer disposed in a lower position. The elastic substrate is capable of absorbing the energy from shocks made on the surfaces to avoid compaction of said growing layer of roots disposed in a lower position. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376845 | VIBRATION EXCITER FOR SOIL COMPACTING DEVICES - A vibration exciter for a soil compacting device includes a first unbalanced shaft on which at least one first unbalanced mass is arranged, a second unbalanced shaft which is arranged axially parallel to the first unbalanced shaft, which is contra-directionally rotatably coupled to the first unbalanced shaft in form-locked manner, and on which at least one second unbalanced mass is arranged, and a drive device for rotatably driving one of the unbalanced shafts and a rotation device. The drive device can be actuated by an actuation device in order to rotate the second unbalanced mass relative to the first unbalanced mass. The second unbalanced shaft has a cavity, and the actuation device is at least partially arranged inside the cavity. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376846 | Methods of Moving at Least One Mat with a Crane-Mounted Grab Head - Method of handling at least one mat with the use of a crane-mounted grab head includes extending the first tooth of a first jaw of the grab head at least partially through a first hole in the mat and the first tooth of a second jaw of the grab head at least partially through a second hole in the mat. At least one actuator moves the jaws toward one another. The grab head is raised to lift the first mat. The mat is positioned at the desired location and the grab head is disengaged from the mat. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376847 | ADDITIVE MIXING AND DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR ROTARY MIXERS - An additive mixing and delivery system for a rotary mixer is provided. The additive mixing and delivery system includes an onboard slurry tank, an additive pump, a water pump, a spray unit, and a rotor. The onboard slurry tank receives additive and water. The onboard slurry tank mixes the additive with water to form a slurry. The additive pump delivers the additive to the onboard slurry tank. The water pump delivers the water to the onboard slurry tank. The spray unit delivers the slurry from the onboard slurry tank to a work surface. The rotor includes a number of cutting tools to disintegrate the work surface to form a disintegrated work surface. Further, the slurry is mixed with the disintegrated work surface to form an additive laden work surface. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376848 | Sound Arresting Barrier Having A Spacer Bracket - A sound barrier includes a plurality of vertically extending posts, wherein each post has an I-shaped cross section defined by a central web and spaced apart pairs of flanges that define oppositely disposed channels for receiving the end portions of sound wall sections. At least one wall section may be received within each channel. The wall sections may have a thickness that is less than the width of the respective channel, so that a space or gap is created between the wall section and one of the flanges of the post. At least one bracket is positioned in the space and attached to the wall section to retain the wall section within the channel. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376849 | PORTABLE ROADWAY WARNING DEVICE - A portable roadway warning device includes a core having a plurality of weights embedded in a polymeric material, wherein the weights have a greater density than the polymeric material, and a housing having opposite first and second side surfaces, a leading edge, a trailing edge, and an upper vehicle interface surface. The housing covers the core. The leading and trailing edges define a distance D therebetween, wherein each of the weights has a maximum lengthwise less than ½ D. A first connector member extends outwardly from the first side surface, and a second connector member extends outwardly from the second side surface. An assembly of roadway warning devices, and methods of installing and manufacturing such devices, are also provided. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376850 | SNOWPLOW BLADE - In a snowplow blade, an upper elongated rolling element is associated with a lower elongated knife having a free sliding lower edge, in use, in contact with a surface to be cleared; the knife comprising a plurality of elongated plate portions independent from one another and juxtaposed in a direction transverse to the advancement direction of the blade; at least a guide and slide assembly of relative mobility being interposed between each elongated plate portion and the rolling element to allow at least a translation of the elongated plate portion towards the rolling element against the action of at least one removal elastic block of the plate portion from the rolling element itself. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376851 | Underwater Docking System and Docking Method Using the Same - Disclosed herein are an underwater docking system and a docking method using the system. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention relates to a system for docking a target body on a docking station under water, the system comprising: a guide unit provided to the docking station to transmit at least one guide signal to the target body; an agent unit connected to the docking station by a smart cable and disposed at a position spaced apart from the docking station so that the agent unit is moored under the water in a direction corresponding to a tidal current; and the target body configured to be guided toward the agent unit by the guide signal and then connected to a portion of the agent unit. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376852 | Beach Maintenance System - A system and method for maintaining and/or reclaiming sand or stone levels of a beach or shoreline for the purpose of mitigating erosion. The beach maintenance system preferably includes a series of support members, flexible webbing stretched between each support member, an anchoring system, and a discharge system. Primary support members preferably form a line generally orthogonal to the shoreline. Preferably, this array of support members spans from a point inland from the high tide line to a point further into the water than, the low tide boundary. In addition to support members running perpendicular to the shoreline, smaller arrays of support, members are preferably aligned generally parallel or tangent to the first array. Preferably, each of this group of arrays span the shoreline such that there is a series of webbing groups running parallel to the shoreline. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376853 | Stationary Boom Support System - A containment boom system for remediating an oil spill in a body of water includes a base support structure and a containment boom. An elongated rod has a proximal end and a spaced apart distal end. The proximal end is hingedly attached to the base support structure and extends laterally therefrom. A buoy is coupled to the distal end of the elongated rod. The buoy has sufficient buoyancy so as to remain floating on the liquid body while supporting the elongated rod. A reclamation loop is disposed in the water, a first portion of which is disposed in the oil spill and a second portion is disposed the water on the opposite side of the containment boom from the oil spill. The reclamation loop is continuously driven through a reclamation station, which removes oil therefrom. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376854 | Pollution Containment - Embodiments disclosed here include a buoyant filtration system and method including a buoyant inflatable segmented rim encircling a pollution source and attached to a submersible wall and floor. Some embodiments include the buoyant inflatable rim segments with an inflation/deflation valve, ballast attachment, a hose and pump to remove liquid. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376855 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ELEVATING A MARINE PLATFORM - A method of elevating the deck area of a marine platform (e.g., oil and gas well drilling or production platform) utilizes a specially configured sleeve support to support the platform legs so that they can be cut. Once cut, rams or jacks elevate the platform above the cuts. The sleeve support is then connected (e.g., welded) to the platform leg and becomes part of the structural support for the platform. In one embodiment, two sleeves are employed. In another embodiment, the jacks or rams elevate in two stages including a first stage wherein one sleeve elevates and the other sleeve does not elevate and a second stage wherein both sleeves elevate together. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376856 | Lifting Device For Offshore Platforms - The invention relates to a lifting device for an offshore platform with a weight along at least one support leg ( | 2015-12-31 |
20150376857 | MODULAR MONOPOLE TOWER FOUNDATION - A portable and modular foundation that can be utilized to support a monopole includes a central hub and a plurality of legs. A proximal end of each leg is removably attached to the central hub. A plurality of floor panels extends from proximate the hub to a perimeter of the foundation and define a substantially uninterrupted floor. With the plurality of floor panels attached to the legs, the foundation can optionally be buried where the soil or other material is positioned on top of the floor panels to provide the necessary ballast to allow the foundation to retain a monopole with a piece of equipment in an elevated position. Alternatively, if the foundation is to be utilized above ground, a plurality of wall panels can be attached to the floor panels and the legs with braces to retain the wall panels in a substantially vertical position. The plurality of wall panels forms a substantially continuous wall about a perimeter of foundation such that ballast can be placed therein. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376858 | Wind Turbine Generator Foundation with Pressure-Dispersive High Strength Pre-stressed Anchors - Disclosed is a wind turbine generator foundation with pressure-dispersive pre-stressed anchor rods or anchor ropes. The foundation comprises a pile cap, a plurality of foundation piles arranged circumferentially at the bottom of the pile cap at uniform spacing, and a wind turbine generator tower connected to an upper part of the pile cap. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376859 | Fatigue Resistant Foundation - A fatigue resistant gravity based spread footing under heavy multi-axial cyclical loading of a wind tower. The foundation having a central vertical pedestal, a substantially horizontal continuous bottom support slab, a plurality of radial reinforcing ribs extending radially outward from the pedestal. The pedestal, ribs and slab forming a continuous monolithic structure. The foundation having a three-dimensional network of post-tensioning elements that keep the structural elements under heavy multi-axial post compression with a specific eccentricity intended to reduce stress amplitudes and deflections and allows the foundation to have a desirable combination of high stiffness and superior fatigue resistance. The foundation design reduces the weight and volume of materials used, reduces cost, and improves heat dissipation conditions during construction by having a small ratio of concrete mass to surface area thus eliminating the risk of thermal cracking due to heat of hydration. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376860 | LID FOR UNDERGROUND STRUCTURE - An inner peripheral portion of a receiving frame includes: a receiving-frame first surface part with a gentle gradient, and a receiving-frame second surface part which is formed below the receiving-frame first surface part and with a steeper gradient than that of the receiving-frame first surface part by reducing its diameter toward a downward direction of the receiving frame, and an outer peripheral portion of a lid body includes: a lid first surface part with a gentle gradient; and a lid second surface part which is formed below the lid first surface part and either vertically toward a downward direction of the lid body, or with a steeper gradient than that of the receiving-frame second surface part by reducing its diameter toward the downward direction of the lid body, in which in a closed-lid state of the lid body, the lid first surface part is supported by the receiving frame first surface part, and the lid second surface part and the receiving-frame second surface part are pressed against each other by a pressing force caused by elastic deformation of at least one of the outer peripheral portion of the lid body and the inner peripheral portion of the receiving frame. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376861 | COUPLER WITH UNITARY MOUNTING FLANGES - A coupler for coupling attachments to a construction machine includes unitary mounting flanges for connecting the coupler body and the machine. The unitary mounting flange eliminates machining and/or shimming of the flanges after welding to the coupler body. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376862 | CONTINUOUS-EXTRACTION MINING SYSTEM - A material extraction system for an underground mine includes an elevated haulage conveyor extending between first and second ends of a roadway entry. The haulage conveyor is cantilevered from a mine wall and conveys material toward either end of the roadway entry. The system also includes a crusher including a drive operable to move the crusher along the roadway entry. The system further includes a bridge conveyor including a first end adjacent the crusher and receiving material from the crusher, and a second end adjacent the elevated haulage conveyor and positioned for depositing material onto the elevated haulage conveyor. The bridge conveyor is moveable with the crusher along the roadway entry. The system also includes a loader moveable along the roadway entry and into and out of material collection entries to collect material therefrom and transport the material to the crusher. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376863 | CUSHION HITCH FOR MOTOR GRADER - A cushion hitch having a hydraulic cylinder coupled to a vertical link and an extendable rod coupled to the front of a motor-grader type machine. The cushion hitch allows for both articulation and vertical movement. The cushion hitch helps reduce bounce and pitch in the motor-grader type machine—having a front frame and a rear frame—by controlling the supply of hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic cylinder. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376864 | DOUBLE-STRUCTURE BUSH AND BEARING ASSEMBLY COMPRISING SAME - The present disclosure relates to a double-structure bush usable in a joint portion which operates in low speed and high load, and to a bearing assembly comprising same. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376865 | VEHICLE - A method of orientating a materials handling vehicle to a desired angle includes providing a first and second stabilizers on the right and left sides, respectively, of a chassis and being selectively engageable with the ground, providing a controller to control operation of the first and second stabilizers in response to an input, positioning the vehicle on ground with the first and second stabilizers being disengaged from the ground such that the chassis is at an initial roll angle, providing a desired roll angle, providing an input to the controller requiring deployment of the stabilizers to simultaneously deploy the first and second stabilizers, and upon detection of a change in roll angle away from the desired roll angle caused by engagement of one of the stabilizers with the ground, the controller automatically stops deployment of one stabilizers and continues deployment of the other stabilizer. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376866 | CONSTRUCTION MACHINE - Provided is a construction machine having a plurality of equipment units and a structural body supporting the equipment units, restricting height of each of the equipment units supported by the structural body with no considerable decrease in the strength of the structural body and no considerable restriction on the height dimension of the equipment units. The construction machine includes a structural body having a plurality of beam members, a first equipment unit placed on the structural body, and a second equipment unit which is other than the first equipment unit and placed on the structural body. The plurality of beam members includes a first beam member having a first placement surface on which the first equipment unit is placed and a second beam member having a second placement surface on which the second equipment unit is placed, the second placement surface being lower than the first placement surface. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376867 | WORK VEHICLE - A work vehicle is provided with an engine, and engine compartment, a cooling chamber, a radiator, a cooling fan, a dividing wall, and a cover. The cooling fan is arranged inside the cooling chamber and discharges air toward a direction that is isolated from the engine compartment. The dividing wall separates the engine compartment and the cooling chamber. The dividing wall includes a passage opening that links the engine compartment and the cooling chamber. The cover includes a main cover section, and a connecting section. The main cover section is arranged inside the cooling chamber next to the dividing wall with a gap therebetween. The main cover section is arranged to face the passage opening. The connecting section includes an open region. The connecting section connects the main cover section and the dividing wall. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376868 | Method and Apparatus for Implementing Operational Practices for Construction Machines - A system and method for providing guidance to a user of a construction machine include computing kinematic behavior of a construction machine based on data received from the construction machine while performing a task. The kinematic behavior is compared with a model for operating the construction machine for performing the task. Feedback data is sent to the construction machine based on the comparing to provide guidance to the user of the construction machine for performing the task. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376869 | Method and Apparatus for Machine Synchronization - Systems and methods for automating a task of a construction machine include receiving machine data from a first construction machine and a second construction machine. A load balance of the first construction machine is determined based on the received machine data. A location on the first construction machine to release a load is determined based on the load balance. A message is sent to the second construction machine to control movement for releasing a load of the second construction machine at the determined location on the first construction machine. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376870 | Hydraulic Apparatus Based on Confluence Control Mode - A hydraulic apparatus based on a confluence control mode includes a load sensing unit provided with first and second reversing valves, and a throttle governing unit provided with a fourth reversing valve. A confluence valve and a one-way valve, which communicate with the load sensing unit and the throttle governing unit, are arranged on a parallel oil path arranged in parallel with the fourth reversing valve. The confluence valve includes a confluence channel that controls opening and closing of the parallel oil path to shunt fluid of the throttle governing unit to the load sensing unit. A first pilot pressure acting on the first reversing valve and a second pilot pressure acting on the second reversing valve act on the confluence valve independently or simultaneously to change a position of the confluence channel, thus implementing reversing of the confluence valve. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376871 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING OIL HYDRAULIC PUMP FOR EXCAVATOR - An exemplary embodiment of the present specification relates to an apparatus for controlling a hydraulic pump for an excavator with respect to a change of an operation mode, the apparatus including: an operating unit configured to generate an operation signal according to an operation of an operator, and including a joystick or a pedal; an oil flow supplying unit configured to supply oil to actuators, in order to drive a plurality of actuators corresponding to the operation signal, and including a plurality of pumps and a plurality of logic valves; and a control unit configured to control the oil flow supplying unit by using a priority algorithm for each operation considering a use frequency and a load of the actuator with respect to a change of a predetermined operation mode according to the operation signal. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376872 | SELF-LOCKING CONNECTOR PIN FOR DEMOUNTABLY SECURING CONSUMABLE GROUND DIGGING COMPONENTS TO CONTAINERS OF EARTH MOVING EQUIPMENT - A method and apparatus for installing and removing shrouds from the lips of an earth moving bucket. The lips have forwardly converging upper and lower surfaces which are engaged by correspondingly rearwardly diverging legs of the shrouds that overly and are in contact with the lip surfaces. A hole is provided in the lip and an oblong hole in one of the legs that is aligned with the hole and has axially extending, spaced-apart flat walls which define engagement ledges that face and overlap the bore. A connector for securing the shroud to the lip is placed in the bore and the hole and has shaped exterior surfaces for positioning between the walls so that the connector is axially movable along the walls and past the engagement ledges while relative rotations between the connector and the hole in the leg are prevented. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376873 | Water diverter fitting. - Reuse of household bathing water for subsurface irrigation of landscaping requires a diverter fitting to enable safe diversion of water away from the bathing area to the subsurface irrigation system. The water diverter fitting described includes an inlet port and two outlet ports, as well as a directional strainer. Orientation of the strainer determines which outlet the majority of the water flows out of, the remainder of the water trickling out of the other port to be used in trap priming and enhancement of line flow. One outlet can also be used as a plug and play access point for a plurality of water regulation technologies including drain closure for a bathing vessel and heat recovery technologies. The directional strainer also serves as a removable fiber filter, and fits within the drain fitting such that a blockage in the water reuse system will allow automatic backflow to the primary sanitary drain without intervention by the bather and without pooling of diverted water. Directing both ports to the primary sanitary drain will result in a higher drainage fitting. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376874 | WATER LEAK DETECTION, PREVENTION AND WATER CONSERVATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A water leak detection and prevention system uses sensors, wires, and wireless transmitters, to monitor all plumbing fixtures (faucets, toilets, hose bibs, etc.) and water-using appliances (dishwashers, washing machines, icemakers, etc.). When water is being used at a plumbing fixture or a water-using appliance, the sensor shows water that is expected to be used at that location and communicates the usage and the amount of flow for that location. Excessive usage or flow, or any flow when a location has not called for water, is indicative of a leak. Water to the building is on all the time—water pressure remains in the plumbing—creating no delay in water delivery. Water pressure and water flow are monitored at all times whether water is off or on. Should a leak occur the water flow sensor will show that water is flowing and that no approved location has called for water. The main valve will immediately be turned off and water in the plumbing system will be purged safely outside the building. Plumbing system protection: Should an over-pressure situation occur—due to expanding water being heated for instance—system will evacuate a small amount of water to the outside of the building, protecting plumbing, fixtures and appliances. Temperature sensors placed on piping at strategic locations will protect plumbing from freezing. Should temperatures near the freezing point, the system will purge water from the pipes. Water conservation system: should a toilet flapper become stuck open or partially open, or a faucet left dripping or running, the system main valve will close and water will be conserved. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376875 | AUTOMATIC VALVE SHUTOFF DEVICE AND METHODS - Examples of automatic valve shutoff systems are described which may include an actuation device including an actuator and a valve attachment portion. The valve attachment portion may be configured for attachment with an existing valve the in a fluid or compressible gas supply line. The system may further include a controller coupled to the actuation device, wherein the controller is configured to initiate a valve shutoff process in response to a wireless signal. Wake-up circuitry may be coupled to the controller and configured to monitor the supply line for vibrations and activate the controller in response to the vibrations. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376876 | Main Valve For Dry Barrel Fire Hydrant - A hydrant main valve includes a main seal elastically deformable between a first state and a second state, such that a main valve assembly may be inserted into a main valve elbow without removable valve seats. A main valve assembly rotation lock engages a rotation block inside the elbow preventing rotation of the main valve assembly. A rotating operating stem extension moves a main valve bottom plate relative to a drain valve body, causing main valve seal elastic deformation. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376877 | Biased Drain Valve for Dry Barrel Fire Hydrant - A drain valve slide and drain valve facing seal an elbow drain hole in a dry barrel fire hydrant when the main valve is closed. A first wedge on the main valve assembly engages the elbow when the main valve is opened and biases the drain valve slide and drain valve facing toward the elbow drain hole, creating a positive seal. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376878 | Faucet Valve Core - A faucet valve core includes an outer shell, a bottom cover connected with a bottom of the outer shell, a valve stem rotatable and partially mounted in the outer shell. The inner end of the valve stem is connected with a top side of the movable valve plate, a bottom side of the move valve plate is connected with a fixed valve plate. A pair of water channels is conic and is formed through the fixed valve plate and each water channel has a top opening and a bottom opening that is larger than the top opening. Given the faucet valve core, water flow rate can be increased while the size of the entire faucet valve core can be reduced. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376879 | FAUCET DIVERTER - A faucet diverter is revealed. The faucet diverter includes at least one outlet and a control part for switching direction of water flow discharged. The faucet diverter is connected to a faucet. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376880 | TOUCH FREE AUTOMATIC FAUCET - A touch free automatic faucet is provided. The faucet includes a faucet housing including many sensors for controlling water flow and water temperature. A processor is connected to the sensors. A first control valve assembly is connected to the processor. A second control valve assembly is connected to the processor. A power source is connected to the processor, the first control valve assembly and the second control valve assembly. Water flow and water temperature are controlled by the sensors without touching of the faucet housing. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376881 | SINK WITH UNDERCOUNTER HAND DRYING APPARATUS - A vanity unit with hand dryer includes a casement having a top, a front and a back. A basin having a rim is carried by the casement with the rim adjacent the top. A space is defined below the casement top and the basin, and an aperture is formed proximate the rim of the basin toward the front of the casement in communication with the space below the top and the basin. A faucet is carried by the casement intermediate the basin and the back, and a hand drying assembly supplies air through the aperture from the space. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376882 | FOOD WASTE TREATMENT APPARATUS - A control method of a food waste treatment apparatus is disclosed. The method includes the action of connecting a discharge side of a grinder with a communication hole of a dehydrator. The method further includes the action of receiving the food waste. The method further includes the action of grinding the food waste. The method further includes the action of receiving the ground food waste. The method further includes the action of supplying a predetermined amount of wash water to a housing that includes the dehydrator. The method further includes the action of rinsing the ground food waste. The method further includes the action of discharging wash water. The method further includes the action of drying the ground food waste. The method further includes the action of discharging the dried ground food waste. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376883 | GREY WATER TOILET AND FLUSHING METHOD - A method of flushing a toilet that includes opening a first valve to introduce a first supply of grey water into a passage to prime a siphon; opening a second valve to introduce a second supply of water into a bowl from a tank, the bowl having an outlet that is in fluid communication with an inlet of the passage; closing the first valve to shut off the first supply of water; evacuating the contents of the bowl through an outlet of the passage by way of the siphon generated by the introduction of the first supply of water and the introduction of the second supply of water; and closing the second valve to shut off the second supply of water. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376884 | DUAL FLUSH HANDLE CONTROL - Disclosed are various embodiments for a dual flush handle system. A first handle lever is configured to rotate in a direction by a first predetermined angle of rotation to initiate a first flush of a toilet. A second handle lever is configured to rotate in the direction about a second predetermined angle of rotation to initiate a second flush of a toilet. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376885 | APPARATUS FOR HANDLING AIR - An air treatment device is disclosed. The air treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a first air passage part of which one side is connected with at least one contamination space; a first air suction part for enabling the contaminated air within the contamination space to flow into the first air passage part; and a first air treatment part including: a partition formed inside a toilet water tank; at least one of through-holes, which is formed in the partition, connected with the other side of the first air passage part, and connected with a space inside the partition; and an air discharging part for discharging the contaminated air into the inside of the partition. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376886 | Toilet Bowl Trapping Device/US - A trapping device for trapping non-dispersing cloths in a toilet bowl is disclosed. The trapping device comprises a strap and a plurality of hooks. The trapping device may be installed in a trapway of the toilet bowl. The strap has a first end, a second end, and a middle portion, wherein the first end includes a first tab extending perpendicular to the strap and the second end includes a second tab extending perpendicular to the strap, and the middle portion is rounded. The plurality of hooks extend from an inner wall of the strap. The strap is made of a strap material that is resilient to bend and springs back to its previous shape, such as a stainless steel or a high density polyethylene. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376887 | UNIVERSAL HEIGHT ABSORBING TOILET SEAL - A toilet seal for sealing between a plumbing fixture discharge and a waste drainpipe outlet is described. The toilet seal comprises a flange member having an inwardly extending flexible lip and one or more raised ridges defining an annular seal extending upwardly from an upper surface of the flange member. The toilet seal further includes a radiused wall extending downwardly from the flange member, which cooperates with the flange member to define a cavity for receiving a compressible member. The toilet seal further comprises a flexible sleeve extending downwardly from the radiused wall. Related methods are described. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376889 | UNDERDRAIN ASSEMBLY - An underdrain assembly for filtering particulates from a fluid having an upper structure connected to a bottom plate. At least one flow control vane is positioned between the upper structure and the bottom plate for directing and managing fluid flow through the assembly. The upper structure can have first and second filtration members, the second filtration member positioned between the first filtration member and the bottom plate. The second filtration member can have a shape that restricts fluid flow within the underdrain. The underdrain can have air and water inlets. The water inlet can have an end with a plate covering an upper portion thereof. The end can also include an opening having an angular cut forming an angle with respect to a longitudinal axis of the water inlet. Thus arranged, air is prevented from migrating out the water line. A resilient mounting arrangement for the underdrain is also disclosed. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376890 | Intake Nozzle for Suction Hose - An intake nozzle fits onto the suction hose of a vacuum pumper truck. The nozzle comprises a tubular housing and the rotor within the housing near the intake end. The rotor includes a hollow cylindrical canister and spiral vanes on its exterior. Ambient air enters an air tube, penetrates the side of the housing and supplies ambient air to the interior of the canister. The air exits through outlet ports into the liquid waste as it moves past under vacuum. The injected air reduces the density of the liquid waste, speeding up the pumping process and reducing the incidence of blockages. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376891 | SET OF PROFILE SECTIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WALLS, PANELS AND ANGLE SECTIONS IN THERMOPLASTIC - Set of profile sections for the construction of walls, panels and angle sections in thermoplastic, which is a set of components in the form of a profile section, extruded from PVC-type semi-rigid or similar material, and each component has a male and a female recess along the generatrix of the profile section, and these are joined to form assemblies that constitute articles for industrial use, such as walls, cladding for existing walls, roofing, panels, doors, windows, enclosures, balconies, partitions, bus stops, telephone kiosks, bath panels, screens, etc. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376892 | VEHICLE-ACTUATED WEATHER BARRIER APPARATUS - Example weather barrier apparatus are disclosed herein. An example weather barrier apparatus disclosed herein include rear edge seals to sealingly engage a rearward facing edge of a vehicle parked at a loading dock. In some examples, the rear edge seal is part of a pivotal upper or side seal member that also includes a surface seal. The surface seal is spaced apart from the edge seal and is to sealingly engage a side or upper surface of the vehicle. In some examples, the vehicle's side surface is the outward facing surface of the vehicle's swung-open door. In some examples, the vehicle backing against the edge seal is what deploys the side seal. Some example weather barrier apparatus disclosed herein include an upper seal member and two side seal members, where vehicle-activated movement of the upper seal and side seal members are coordinated to seek and seal against rear corners of a cargo opening of the vehicle. In some examples, one or more seal members lengthen in response to the size and position of the vehicle. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376893 | VEHICLE-ACTUATED WEATHER BARRIER APPARATUS - Example weather barrier apparatus are disclosed herein. An example weather barrier apparatus includes a mount to couple to a wall of a loading dock and a seal coupled to the mount. The seal includes an outer flexible sheet having a first end and a second end. The seal includes an inner flexible sheet having a third end and a fourth end. The third end of the inner flexible sheet couples to the first end of the outer flexible sheet and the fourth end of the inner flexible sheet couples to the second end of the outer flexible sheet. The inner flexible sheet provides an edge seal and a surface seal. The edge seal engages a rearward facing edge of a vehicle and the surface seal engages surface panel of the vehicle when the vehicle is in engagement with the seal. A guide movably couples the outer flexible sheet and the inner flexible sheet. The guide is positioned between the respective ends of the inner and outer flexible sheets. The guide spaces apart a portion of the inner flexible sheet from a portion of the outer flexible sheet. The inner flexible sheet, the outer flexible sheet and the guide are to move between a first position and a second position in response to a force imparted to the weather barrier by the vehicle when the vehicle is in engagement with the inner flexible sheet to enable at least one of the edge seal to conform to a shape of the rearward facing edge of the vehicle or the surface seal to conform to a shape of the surface panel of the vehicle. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376894 | VEHICLE-ACTUATED WEATHER BARRIER APPARATUS - Example weather barrier apparatus are disclosed herein. An example weather barrier apparatus includes a curtain having a plurality of compressible tubes positioned between a first end of the curtain and a second end of the curtain. The compressible tubes move between a collapsed position when the curtain is in a relaxed condition and an expanded position when the curtain is a taut condition. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376895 | RADON GAS MITIGATION SYSTEMS AND APPARATUS - A building panel may be installed below a slab in the construction of buildings. The building panel supports the slab and also provides a ventilation layer that may be depressurized to eliminate or reduce infiltration of radon gas into the building. The ventilation layer may comprise channels which provide a two-dimensionally interconnected void. Ventilation panels which include collars for connecting to ventilation systems may be provided. The panels may be installed directly on compacted soil. The building panels may additionally provide sub-slab insulation and/or a capillary break for water drainage. In some embodiments the building panels are formed substantially entirely of thermal insulating material such as rigid polystyrene foam. In an example embodiment the panels are approximately 4 inches thick and have a grid of intersecting channels formed on an underside of the panels. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376896 | EXTERIOR INSULATION MORTAR FOR COLD WEATHER AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING EXTERIOR INSULATION SYSTEM USING SAME - Disclosed are an exterior insulation mortar for cold weather which may prevent freezing and improve strength at temperatures below 0° C., and an exterior insulation system using the same. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376897 | DEPLOYABLE, FOLDABLE SMOKE/FIRE CURTAIN ASSEMBLY - A multi-segmented, multi-plane, vertically deployable vapor and/or fire barrier assembly with a housing, a drive system, a folding barrier, a bottom plate, and motion sensors coupled to the bottom plate and coupled to a control system to detect operation and performance of the assembly, and related methods. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376898 | Stiffened Frame Supported Panel - Frame supported panels with an increased load carrying capacity derived from inducing newly discovered conditions on panels made from weaker, lighter and thinner materials. The fixed/continuous/dropped condition can increase a panel's load capacity many times based on the panel's interaction with frame members. This enables foam panels, for example, to be used in structural applications. It also enables polyurethane foam with any cladding to provide a comprehensive, structural building panel that provides a finished exterior, continuous and cavity insulation, an air, moisture and vapor barrier and increased uplift resistance while eliminating condensation and thermal expansion/contraction. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376899 | Partition Wall System with Clamping Profile - A wall comprising an upper horizontal member to be fixed to a ceiling, a lower horizontal member to be fixed to a floor, and at least one panel provided between the upper horizontal member and the lower horizontal member, characterised in that the lower horizontal member comprises at least two longitudinally extending, elongate profiles of U-shaped cross-section, wherein the first profile is fixed to the floor with a base part of its U-shaped cross-section, wherein the second profile is placed on the first profile, wherein base parts of the U-shaped cross-sections of the two profiles face away from each other, wherein the lower horizontal member further comprises a third profile of U-shaped cross-section provided between the first profile and the second profile thereof. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376900 | Partition Wall System Including Clamping of the Panels - A wall comprising an upper horizontal member to be fixed to a ceiling, a lower horizontal member to be fixed to a floor, and at least one panel provided between the upper horizontal member and the lower horizontal member, characterised in that the lower horizontal member comprises at least two longitudinally extending, elongate profiles of U-shaped cross-section, wherein the first profile is fixed to the floor with a base part of its U-shaped cross-section, wherein the second profile is placed on the first profile, wherein base parts of the U-shaped cross-sections of the two profiles face away from each other, wherein the base part of the U-shaped cross-section of the second profile comprises a springy clamping profile mounted thereon, and wherein the panel comprises a lip fixed to its bottom edge, which lip extends inward and which is clampingly provided between the base part of the U-shaped cross-section of the second profile and the springy clamping profile so as to connect the panel to the lower horizontal member. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376901 | A CEILING PANEL - There is provided a ceiling panel for a pod room. The ceiling panel comprises one or more cover components movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration and an actuation mechanism configured to move the one or more cover components from the closed configuration to the open configuration in response to a trigger. The ceiling panel may provide a specified percentage open area in the open configuration. The ceiling panel may be adapted to acoustically insulate the pod room in the closed configuration. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376902 | TENSIONABLE THREADED REBAR BOLT - Embodiments of the present invention include hot-rolled threaded rebar bolts that have a substantially circular core with semi-continuous threads on opposing sides of the rebar bolts. In some embodiments of the invention the shaft is substantially void of longitudinal ribs along at least a portion of the longitudinal area between the first set of threads and the second set of threads of the shaft. The threaded rebar bolt is manufactured in a continuous hot-rolling process to create a threaded rebar shaft with semi-continuous threads and substantially no longitudinal ribs in the longitudinal areas and no additional machining is required to create the threads after the threaded shaft is created from the hot-rolling process. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376903 | Building Panel Connector - A system for securing plank panels together includes at least one connector clip to secure a pair of plank panels with one another. The at least one connector clip receives the retaining mechanism of each plank panel. The at least connector clip has a body with first and second retaining pockets. The retaining pockets couple with the retention mechanisms. A locator hump is coupled with the body. The locator hump positions the connector clip in place with respect to at least one of the pair of plank panels to secure the connector clip as well as the plank panels with a framing structure. | 2015-12-31 |
20150376904 | MODULAR MOLDED MAT WITH EXPOSABLE RAMP SURFACES - The present invention is generally directed to an interlocking modular mat or tile and method of use. The mat comprises a severable core structure with a ramp around its periphery and a connected outer structure. The outer structure surrounding the inner core structure is partitioned into side and corner panels also having ramps internally disposed therein. The novel features of the mat allows it to be cut along several locations to expose the internal ramp structure within each panel, providing a assembled mat system with a secure border around the entire mat. A method of constructing an array of the novel mat panel members involving cutting to expose the internal ramped structure is also disclosed to provide a flooring surface. | 2015-12-31 |