08th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 31 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160053849 | INTERLOCK SYSTEM FOR RING GEAR ON FLYWHEELS - A flywheel assembly for a prime mover includes a flywheel and a ring gear. The flywheel has a first plurality of apertures for receiving a first plurality of fasteners for fixing the flywheel to a prime mover, a first cylindrical ring portion including a first outer diameter, a second cylindrical ring portion at a first distal end of the first cylindrical ring portion and including a second outer diameter, larger than the first outer diameter, and a third cylindrical ring portion at a second distal end of the first cylindrical ring portion, opposite the first distal end, and including a third outer diameter, larger than the second outer diameter. The flywheel also has a first wall connecting the first distal end of the first cylindrical ring and a third distal end of the second cylindrical ring portion. The ring gear is engaged with the first cylindrical ring portion. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053850 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING A BELT WITH TREATED TENSION MEMBERS WITH ENVELOPE LAYER AND BELT THUS PRODUCED - A method for fabricating a belt with upstream treatment of a tension member. The belt comprises a belt body made of a polymeric material having elastic properties, having a top ply as belt backing and a substructure having a force transmission zone, and a tension member embedded into the belt body. The tension member has been treated with crosslinked polymer; in an upstream stage of the belt fabrication method, voids in the tension member are filled at least partly with crosslinked polymer and the tension member is sealed with an envelope layer of crosslinked polymer, this being done, in a single treatment stage or in at least two treatment stages, by wetting of the tension member with an overall treatment mixture comprising at least one prepolymer, at least one crosslinker and at least one solvent or dispersion medium, and then drying of the treated tension member. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053851 | V-RIBBED BELT - The present invention relates to a V-ribbed belt containing an extension layer forming a belt back face, a compression layer provided on one side of the extension layer, and a tension member embedded between the extension layer and the compression layer and extending in a belt circumferential length direction, in which the compression layer has a plurality of V-shaped ribs formed to be extending in the belt circumferential length direction and to be a frictional power transmission surface with a pulley and the frictional power transmission surface is covered with a knitted fabric, in which the knitted fabric is knitted out of a polyester-based composite yarn and a cellulose-based natural spun yarn, the polyester-based composite yarn is a bulky yarn, and a knitting ratio of the cellulose-based natural spun yarn is not less than a knitting ratio of the polyester-based composite yarn. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053852 | METAL BELT FOR CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - A metal belt for a continuously variable transmission includes a metal element wound around a drive pulley and a driven pulley and transmits a driving force between the two pulleys, in which a rocking edge is provided at the radially outer end of a front face of a body part. The rocking edge being a fulcrum for pitching of the metal element, and a recess is formed in a rear face of a neck part, and therefore, when the metal element on the rear side is displaced toward the radially outer side with respect to the metal element on the front side, the rocking edge of the metal element on the rear side enters a ring slot and the recess of the metal element on the front side, and the metal element on the rear side moves so as to be closer to the metal element on the front side. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053853 | HIGH STRENGTH INVERTED TOOTH CHAIN HAVING A PRESS-FIT MIDDLE PLATE - An inverted tooth chain assembly including outer links, middle links, inner links, and a chain pin having a diameter is provided. The inverted tooth chain assembly includes first and second packs of inner links. Each of the packs includes a predetermined number (N) of links. The inner links have a thickness (t), an outer surface depth (s | 2016-02-25 |
20160053854 | ENERGY GUIDING CHAIN - The invention relates to an energy guiding chain, with chain links ( | 2016-02-25 |
20160053855 | Chain Link and Method for Forming Chain Link - Chain links and methods for forming chain links are provided. A method may include inserting a pin into a pin hole defined in a boss insert, and introducing the boss insert to a mold cavity defined in a mold plate of a mold assembly. The method further includes flowing chain link substrate to the mold cavity, and cooling the chain link substrate such that a chain link is formed. The chain link includes a base portion, a platform extending from the base portion, and a rib assembly extending from the platform and including a plurality of ribs and defining a central pocket. The boss insert is disposed in the pocket, and the pin is disposed in the pin hole of the boss insert. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053856 | Electrically Actuated Rotary Drive Device - An electrically actuated rotary drive device which has a gear casing with an electrical drive motor mounted at its rear side and on which is rotatably mounted an output member in driving connection with the drive motor. The driving connection is realised by gearing means provided in the gear casing and containing a driven gear fitted to the output member, in the form of a ring gear with internal tooth system, and a drive pinion belonging to the drive motor and with an external gear teeth system. The drive pinion extends into the ring gear, inside the gear casing. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053857 | POWER TRANSMISSION APPARATUS - A power transmission apparatus includes a drive gear disposed on a shaft of a motor; a plurality of driven gears disposed to be engaged with the drive gear; and a plurality of driven members configured to receive power from each of the plurality of driven gears, wherein the plurality of driven gears is arranged so that, when the plurality of driven gears are engaged with the drive gear, a gear engagement phase of each of the plurality of driven gears is different. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053858 | CURVED BEARING CONTACT SYSTEM - In some embodiments, systems and methods are described for a gear contact system configured to support radial, thrust, and moment loads, the system comprising a first gear comprising a first roller having a first roller bearing surface, the first roller bearing surface having a convex curvature defined by a first radius of curvature; and a second gear comprising a second roller having a second roller bearing surface, the second roller bearing surface having a concave curvature defined by a second radius of curvature. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053859 | DRIVE TRANSMISSION MECHANISM THAT ENSURES EXTENDED SERVICE LIFE IN REDUCED SIZE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - A drive transmission mechanism includes an electromagnetic clutch and a drive output gear. The electromagnetic clutch includes a clutch shaft, a clutch input gear, a clutch idler gear, and a clutch output gear. The drive transmission mechanism transmits driving power using a first drive transmission path or a second drive transmission path. The first drive transmission path includes the clutch idler gear, a first idler gear, and a first output gear unit to transmit driving power to a rotated member connected to a first output gear unit irrespective of the energizing or the non-energizing an electromagnetic clutch. The second drive transmission path includes the clutch output gear, a second idler gear, and a second output gear unit to transmit driving power to a rotated member connected to the second output gear unit only when the electromagnetic clutch is energized. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053860 | VEHICLE GEAR-TYPE SPEED CHANGER AND MOTORCYCLE SPEED REDUCER - Out of a plurality of speed change gears on one of an input shaft and an output shaft, for example, on the output shaft, two adjacent speed change gears disposed via an axial space therebetween are axially fixed and rotatably fitted around the output shaft. A dog ring for a dog clutch disposed between the speed change gears is fixed around the output shaft and axially slidably fitted thereto. The speed change gears on the output shaft and the dog ring are each provided with an engagement portion for the dog clutch engaged and disengaged by axial shift of the dog ring. The two speed change gears on the input shaft meshing with the two speed change gears on the output shaft are provided integrally with the input shaft. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053861 | VEHICLE TRANSMISSION - A transmission that reduces the difference of rotational speed when engaging a main shaft-side sprocket and a main shaft-outer shaft, in a low-speed traveling mode. When shifting from first gear to neutral in the transmission, a dog on a drive gear is engaged with a dog hole in a main shaft-side sprocket, engagement between a dog on a driven gear for first gear and a dog hole in a driven gear is released, and then a first clutch and a second clutch are disconnected with the drive gear and the main shaft-side sprocket being engaged. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053862 | TRANSMISSION - A constant mesh gearbox has five parallel rotational axes. The input and output axes are not aligned. Up to eight forward speeds and two reverse speeds are disclosed, with two very low ratios suitable for non-highway travel. The transmission is suitable for two and four wheel drive. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053863 | GEARBOX - A gearbox comprising: a first shaft ( | 2016-02-25 |
20160053864 | GEARBOX FOR A HYBRID POWERTRAIN AND METHOD TO CONTROL SUCH A GEARBOX - A gearbox having an input shaft ( | 2016-02-25 |
20160053865 | Multi-Stage Planetary Gear Mechanism - A multi-speed planetary transmission, in particular an automatic transmission for a motor vehicle, comprising a housing ( | 2016-02-25 |
20160053866 | Transmission for a Motor Vehicle - The invention relates to a transmission, in particular a multi-speed transmission for a motor vehicle, comprising a housing, a drive shaft, an output shaft, at least four planetary gear sets, whereas each of the planetary gear sets comprises one sun gear, at least one planet, one planetary carrier and one ring gear, along with several shift elements in the form of at least four clutches and at least two brakes, whereas the sun gear of the fourth planetary gear set is connected to the housing, the planetary carrier of the fourth planetary gear set is connectable through the fourth clutch to the output shaft, the second brake is connected to the sun gear of the first planetary gear set, the first brake is connected to the ring gear of the first planetary gear set and to the planetary carrier of the first planetary gear set and the first brake is connectable through the third clutch to the drive shaft. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053867 | Transmission for a Motor Vehicle - The invention relates to a transmission, in particular a multi-speed transmission for a motor vehicle, comprising a housing, a drive shaft, an output shaft, at least four planetary gear sets, whereas each of the planetary gear sets comprises one sun gear, at least one planet, one planetary carrier and one ring gear, along with several shift elements, whereas six shift elements are formed in the form of at least three clutches and at least two brakes, and the drive shaft is connectable through the second clutch to the planetary carrier of the first planetary gear set and through the second brake to the housing, and the drive shaft is connectable through the third clutch to the first brake and to the sun gear of the first planetary gear set. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053868 | Transmission for a Motor Vehicle - The invention relates to a transmission, in particular a multi-clutch transmission for a motor vehicle, comprising the elements of drive shaft, several planetary gear sets, whereas one planetary gear set comprises the planetary elements of a sun gear, one or more planetary gears, one bar and one ring gear, N shift elements, comprising several clutches, whereas N is a whole number greater than four, and an output shaft, whereas, by means of at least one of the N shift elements, the drive shaft is connectable to the output shaft for the presentation of various gears by means of at least one of the planetary transmissions, whereas the N shift elements comprise at least M brakes and N−M clutches, whereas M is a whole number greater than or equal to one, and whereas at least (N−M)/2 clutches work together with the drive shaft and/or the output shaft. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053869 | Transmission for a Motor Vehicle - Transmission, in particular a multi-speed transmission for a motor vehicle, comprising a housing, a drive shaft, an output shaft, at least four planetary gear sets, whereas each of the planetary gear sets comprises one sun gear, one planet, one planetary carrier and one ring gear, along with several shift elements in the form of at least four clutches and at least two brakes, whereas the drive shaft is connectable through the second clutch to the planetary carrier of the third planetary gear set and to the planetary carrier of the fourth planetary gear set, whereas the first brake is connected to the ring gear of the first planetary gear set and to the planetary carrier of the second planetary gear set, whereas the second brake is connected to the sun gear of the first planetary gear set, and whereas the planetary carrier of the first planetary gear set is connected to the sun gear of the fourth planetary gear set. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053870 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - Transmissions with at least three gearing-arrangements with similar first and second gearing-arrangements that produce a number of transmissions having an eleven forward-speed and two reverse-speed ratios, having ten forward-speed and three reverse-speed ratios, and having five forward-speed and one reverse-speed ratios by selective engagement of three shift-elements in various combinations. Some embodiments include four simple planetary-gearsets and six shift-elements of which two or three are brakes. Another embodiment includes a double-pinion planetary-gearset and six shift-elements of which three are brakes. Other embodiments include three simple planetary-gearsets and five shift-elements of which one or two are brakes. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053871 | CYCLOID GEAR - A housing ( | 2016-02-25 |
20160053872 | SERIAL CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - The invention provides a serial continuously variable transmission ( | 2016-02-25 |
20160053873 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - A continuously variable transmission includes: a transmission shaft; first to fourth power transmission elements that have a first rotation center axis coaxial with the transmission shaft; a plurality of rolling members that has a second rotation center axis; a transmission device configured to change a gear ratio between an input side and an output side by tilting each of the rolling members; a rotary shaft that is coupled with one of the first and second power transmission elements, and is provided with a cylindrical section; an annular member that is coupled with the rotary shaft, and configured to form an annular oil reservoir formed of lubricating oil; and a scraping up section configured to scrape up the lubricating oil by rotating in the circumferential direction. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053874 | ROLLER SCREW MECHANISM - A roller screw mechanism comprising a screw, provided with an outer thread, a nut positioned around and coaxially to the screw, the nut being provided with an inner thread, and a plurality of rollers inserted between the screw and the nut, each comprising an outer thread engaged with the outer thread of the screw and with the inner thread of the nut. Each of the threads of the screw, rollers and nut comprise first and second axially opposite flanks, respectively forming a first and second angle with a plane perpendicular to the central axis of the screw, the first and second flanks of each thread of the rollers respectively being in contact with the first and second flanks of the nut's thread and with the first and second flanks of the screw's thread. The value of the first angle is different from the value of the second angle. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053875 | VEHICLE POWER TRANSMISSION APPARATUS - In a crank-type vehicle power transmission apparatus, since an outer member of a one-way clutch has a large swing angular velocity when an amount of eccentricity of an input side fulcrum is large and a small swing angular velocity when the amount of eccentricity of the input side fulcrum is small, a projection fixed to the outer member is detected by a proximity sensor, the swing angular velocity of the outer member is calculated from a time gap of detection signals outputted by the proximity sensor, and the amount of eccentricity of the input side fulcrum can be estimated based on the swing angular velocity. Since the cumulative value of the detection signals is not used in the course of estimating the amount of eccentricity, the occurrence of error in estimation due to an accumulation of errors can be avoided. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053876 | POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE - A power transmission device includes a pulley constituting a driving-side rotor, an inner hub, a washer and a limiter which constitute a driven-side rotor, and a plate configured as a linking elastic member that connects the driving-side rotor and the driven-side rotor. A flat spring that elastically deforms in a direction along a rotation shaft is adopted as the plate. A distance in an axial direction between a pulley-side attachment portion of the plate which is attached to the pulley and a hub-side attachment portion of the plate which is attached to the inner hub is adjusted to fall within a predetermined standard range by interposing a shim as an adjustment member between the plate and the pulley. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053877 | TRANSMISSION FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A transmission apparatus for an electric vehicle may include an input shaft receiving torque from a power source, an output shaft disposed in parallel with the input shaft, a first driving gear disposed on the input shaft, a second driving gear disposed on the input shaft, a first driven gear disposed on the output shaft and generating a first transmission gear ratio by engaging with the first driving gear, a second driven gear disposed on the output shaft to rotate integrally with the output shaft and generating a second transmission gear ratio by engaging with the second driving gear, a first clutch member changing connection of the first driving gear or the second driving gear to the input shaft, a second clutch member changing connection of the first driving gear to the input shaft, and a third clutch member changing connection of the second driving gear to the input shaft. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053878 | FLUID COUPLING - An object is to provide a fluid coupling capable of effectively utilizing an internal space of a cover member and of sufficiently exerting a performance of a device damping torsional vibration. In a fluid coupling including a cover member accommodating a fluid, a pump impeller, a turbine runner, a lockup clutch operated by a fluid pressure and selectively connecting the cover member and an output shaft, a damper mechanism having an elastic member, and a pendulum damper having a rotary member rotating integrally with the output shaft and an inertial mass capable of relative rotation with respect to the output shaft, the turbine runner, the damper mechanism, the lockup clutch, and the pendulum damper are arranged in this order in an axial direction of the output shaft inside the cover member. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053879 | PUMP CONTROL METHOD AND SYSTEM - A hydraulic hybrid vehicle | 2016-02-25 |
20160053880 | VEHICLE DIFFERENTIAL DISCONNECT ASSEMBLY - A vehicle differential disconnect assembly can include a differential case, a differential gear set, and a torque distribution device. The differential gear set is carried within the differential case. The torque distribution device transfers torque between the differential gear set and side shafts of the accompanying vehicle driveline. The torque distribution device can include a clutch pack and an actuator assembly. The clutch pack is located at a first side of the differential case relative to the differential gear set, and the actuator assembly is located at a second side of the differential case relative to the differential gear set. The actuator assembly has a mover that transmits movement to the clutch pack when the actuator assembly actuates and deactuates the clutch pack. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053881 | DIVIDED TOOTHED WHEEL - The invention relates to a toothed wheel that has a function for compensating tooth flank play in a meshing engagement with a second toothed wheel, using a divided toothing, said toothed wheel having at least one split along which a first toothed wheel half comprising a first section of the divided toothing and a second toothed wheel half comprising a second section of the divided toothing are arranged so as to be able to rotate relative to one another, the toothed wheel halves being arrested relative to one another by means of an anti-rotation system which, when activated, prevents mutual rotation of the toothed wheel halves. When said anti-rotation system is activated, the first and second sections of the divided toothing at least approximately engage with one another in a flush manner whereas, when the anti-rotation system is not activated, said first and second sections of the divided toothing are arranged to be offset to one another, both sections being tensioned relative to one another by means of a resilient element, and the inactive anti-rotation system remaining in the toothed wheel while said wheel is in operation. The invention also relates to a method for installing a divided toothed wheel. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053882 | BICYCLE SPROCKET - A bicycle sprocket has a rotational center axis. The bicycle sprocket comprises a sprocket body, a plurality of sprocket teeth, and at least one chain-supporting portion. The plurality of sprocket teeth are circumferentially arranged on an outer periphery of the sprocket body. The at least one chain-supporting portion is configured to contact one of inner link plates of a bicycle chain without engaging with the bicycle chain at inner link spaces each defined between a pair of inner link plates that face each other in an axial direction parallel to the rotational center axis. The at least one chain-supporting portion is offset from the sprocket teeth in the axial direction. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053883 | Lubricating Device for Transmission - A lubricating device for transmission includes a rotational shaft provided in a transmission housing, bearings attached to the transmission housing for supporting the rotational shaft, a cylindrical rotational member fixed to the rotational shaft between the bearings at an outer peripheral of said rotational shaft, at least one oil delivery groove which is spirally formed on an outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical rotational member, the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical rotational member being covered by a rotational member housing portion of the transmission housing. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053884 | Monitoring and Prognostic System and Method for Determining a Remaining Useful Life of Lubricant in Wet Clutch Transmissions - A system and a method for monitoring a lubricant in a transmission are provided. The system comprises a first speed sensor, a temperature sensor, and a processing unit. The first speed sensor is positioned adjacent a first clutch, which forms a portion of the transmission. The first speed sensor is configured to detect a rotational difference between portions of the first clutch. The temperature sensor is disposed within the transmission. The temperature sensor is configured to measure a temperature of the lubricant. The processing unit is in communication with the first speed sensor and the temperature sensor. In response to information from the first speed sensor and the temperature sensor, the processing unit determines a condition of the lubricant used in the transmission. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053885 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SWITCHING RANGE OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - The position of a detent lever, which is detected when the detent lever is driven by a predetermined angle of θ1 from a state in which the detent lever is in contact with a stopper so as to move away from a stopper, and the detent lever moves toward the valley of a concave portion corresponding to a P range from the one wall of concave portion away from the stopper, and naturally stops, is set as a first learning value, subsequently, the position of the detent lever, which is detected when the detent lever is driven by a predetermined angle of θ2 so as to move away from the stopper, and the detent lever moves toward the valley of the concave portion from the one wall of concave portion close to the stopper, and naturally stops, is set as a second learning value, and a value acquired by averaging the first and the second learning values, is set as a target value for a position corresponding to a transmission range. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053886 | Valve for Locking and Releasing a Hydraulically Actuated Shifting Element - A stop valve assembly is provided for the locking and unlocking of at least one hydraulic chamber of a shift element that is applied with operating pressure and is coaxially arranged at a shaft in a transmission housing of an automatic transmission of a motor vehicle. At least one first stop valve for lowering the operating pressure of the shift element and at least one second stop valve for raising the operating pressure of the shift element are provided. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053887 | TRANSMISSION WITH ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECTOR AND PRE-EMPTIVE POWER LOSS CONTROL LOGIC - A vehicle includes an engine, a transmission with a shift valve, an alternator, an auxiliary battery, a voltage sensor operable to measure an auxiliary voltage, and an electronic transmission range selection (ETRS) system. The ETRS system includes a controller, and also an electronic range selector device that transmits an electronic range request signal to the controller to request the shift of the transmission to a requested operating range. The controller executes a method to predict a loss of auxiliary power aboard the vehicle, and to control an action of the vehicle in response to the predicted loss of auxiliary power. The electronic range request signal is received from the range selector device and auxiliary voltage. The controller calculates a slope of a decrease in the measured auxiliary voltage. A control action is executed with the alternator is in the charging state and the calculated slope exceeds a calibrated slope threshold. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053888 | WORKING VEHICLE - A working vehicle includes: a power transmission device which selects a four-wheel drive state and a two-wheel drive state; a hydraulic continuously variable transmission device which includes a trunnion arm displaceable to a forward movement position, a neutral position, and a backward movement position; a pedaling operation detection unit which detects a pedaling operation for a brake pedal; and a control unit which performs a process of moving the trunnion arm to the neutral position by controlling an actuator when the pedaling operation detection unit detects the pedaling operation and which sets the operation speed of the actuator to be slow in the four-wheel drive state during the process compared to the two-wheel drive state. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053889 | CONTAINMENT CONTROL FOR A CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - A speed ratio containment process limits the speed ratio of a variator for a CVT for a motor vehicle when rolling backward by commanding a speed ratio that is higher than the actual speed ratio in an overdrive direction. Accordingly, the actual speed ratio moves to a lowest limit, which provides maximum torque when a driver of the motor vehicle steps on the accelerator pedal to resume forward motion of the motor vehicle. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053890 | SYSTEM FOR DETECTING PARK STATE OF A TRANSMISSION - A transmission diagnostic system includes a pivotable member and an actuator. The actuator has a notch with a first side, a second side, and an opening between the two sides. The width of the opening is greater than a width of the pivotable member. The pivotable member is retained within the notch, and the actuator is configured to selectively pivot the pivotable member between an engaged position, corresponding to a PARK gear, and a disengaged position, corresponding to a gear other than PARK. The transmission diagnostic system also includes a biasing spring configured to exert a biasing torque on the pivotable member to bias the pivotable member toward the first side of the notch. The transmission diagnostic system further includes a controller configured to generate at least one diagnostic signal in response to the pivotable member not being in contact with the first side of the notch. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053891 | COMPRESSOR HEAD AND GASKET FOR SAME - A compressor head includes an upper part, a lower part, a baffle, and a gasket between the upper part and the lower part. The gasket includes an inner perimeter portion between, and substantially delineating, an upper inner mating portion and a lower inner mating portion of the compressor head. The gasket also includes an outer perimeter portion between, and substantially delineating, an upper outer mating portion and a lower outer mating portion of the compressor head. A tab extends toward the first volume in the compressor head from the inner perimeter portion. The tab cooperates with an upper ledge and a lower ledge of the compressor head to reduce vibration of the baffle between the upper part and the lower part. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053892 | MULTI-LAYER GASKET ASSEMBLY - An improved gasket assembly including a core layer and at least two facing layers disposed on opposite sides of the core layer is provided. The gasket assembly further includes first and second outer layers which are made of metal and are disposed on opposite sides of the facing layers from the core layer. The core, facing and outer layers all present at least one set of axially aligned openings. The first layer is bent towards the second layer by no greater than ninety degrees at the openings to present a first outer layer flange, and the second layer is bent by no greater than ninety degrees at the openings to present a second outer layer flange. The first and second outer layer flanges are in direct contact with one another to provide a gas tight seal around the set of axially aligned openings. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053893 | SEAL FOR A VACUUM MATERIAL LIFTER - A seal for a vacuum lifter and method of manufacture wherein the seal has a continuous unbroken outer fluid resistant skin of elastomer which forms a boundary around a homogeneous cellular structure with no interior seams or joints. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053894 | SEALING RING AND USE THEREOF - A sealing ring with a dynamically loaded sealing lip having a sealing edge and a tension element for stabilizing the sealing lip in the radial direction, wherein: the tension element is arranged in a mounting groove; the mounting groove is arranged in the sealing lip on the side facing radially away from the sealing edge and has a mounting opening on the side facing radially away from the sealing edge, which opening is delimited by two guide webs arranged so as to be adjacent to each other at a spacing in the axial direction; the sealing lip is articulated, on its side facing axially away from the sealing edge, to a support member with a joint; and the sealing lip and the support member delimit, with their sides which radially face each other, a substantially C-shaped joint space which is open on one side in the axial direction. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053895 | MECHANICAL SEAL ARRANGEMENT HAVING SLIDING SURFACES OF DIFFERENT HARDNESS - The invention relates to a mechanical seal arrangement comprising: a rotating slide ring ( | 2016-02-25 |
20160053896 | APPARATUS FOR EXCLUDING PARTICLE CONTAMINANTS FROM A GAS LIFT OFF MECHANICAL SEAL - A particulate exclusion mechanism for a gas lift off seal includes a band fixed to the stationary seal face and extending over the lift off region between the stationary and rotating seal faces, thereby forming an annular cavity surrounding the lift off region that traps barrier gas therein as it leaks through the lift off region and inhibits process fluid from entering the annular cavity and reaching the lift off region. The band can be made of a non-abrasive material such as PTFE or PEEK. The band can extend over the rotating seal face, and a portion of the band can be sufficiently flexible to allow the extended end of the band to constrict in diameter and contact the rotating seal face if the process pressure exceeds the barrier gas pressure. The extended end can include a thicker terminating portion that minimizes clearance with the rotating seal face. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053897 | TOOL-LESS VALVE STEM CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR A GLOBE VALVE ASSEMBLY - A valve stem connector assembly, which connects a lead screw of a globe valve actuator to a valve stem of a globe valve, includes a retainer secured to the lead screw. The retainer includes a retainer body and at least one cam rotatably secured to the retainer. The valve stem connector assembly further includes a retainer latch coupled to the lead screw and the retainer. The retainer latch is configured to move from a normally unlocked position in which the valve stem is unsecured from the lead screw and a locked position in which the retainer latch moves toward the retainer to rotate the at least one cam to secure the valve stem to the lead screw. A method of releasably securing a valve stem of a globe valve to a lead screw of a globe valve actuator is further disclosed. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053898 | MIXED MEDIA ORBITAL VALVE - Embodiments of the invention described herein thus provide improved flush valves that are designed with improved venting features and improved inlet designs. The described venting features and inlet designs, either alone or in combination, can help prevent ingestion of waste into the interior of the valve. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053899 | VALVE WITH WELDED DIAPHRAGM TO ASSIST OPENING FORCE - A springless diaphragm valve and associated diaphragm have increased lifting force for opening the valve. In an embodiment, the diaphragm is a diaphragm assembly of a domed diaphragm having a surface that contacts the valve seat to close the valve, and a biasing member which may also be a domed diaphragm. The diaphragm has a central portion that is attached to the biasing member, for example by a weld. The diaphragm and the biasing member may be nested together, and each may be circular and include a domed portion. The weld is preferably in a central portion of the diaphragm near the apex or geometric center of the diaphragm. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053900 | PRESSURE REGULATOR AND HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH THE SAME - A pressure regulator configured to regulate a working fluid by a pilot pressure, including: a spool valve mechanism having a spool; a biasing mechanism having a pilot-pressure chamber and a pilot piston, the biasing mechanism being configured to bias the spool toward the other end of the pressure regulator in its axial direction by a pressure of the working fluid in the pilot-pressure chamber; a counter biasing mechanism having a regulated-pressure chamber and a counter biasing piston, the counter biasing mechanism being configured to bias the spool toward one end of the pressure regulator in the axial direction by a pressure of the working fluid in the regulated-pressure chamber; and at least one of a first damping mechanism configured to damp a movement of the pilot piston and a second damping mechanism configured to damp a movement of the counter biasing piston. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053901 | PNEUMATIC VALVE FOR VEHICLE - Disclosed is a pneumatic valve for a vehicle that includes a valve housing that has an intake hole in an intake unit at one end, an exhaust hole and a relief hole in an exhaust unit at another end, and a channel through which air flows therein. An intake plunger selectively opens and closes the intake hole by sliding in the channel of the valve housing. A relief plunger selectively opens and closes the relief hole by sliding in the channel of the valve housing. An intake coil is disposed outside the valve housing and slides the intake plunger using an electromagnetic force; and a relief coil is disposed outside the valve housing and slides the relief plunger using an electromagnetic force. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053902 | CHECK VALVE - A check valve comprising a valve housing having an input opening and an output opening, a first sealing mechanism disposed in the valve housing, said first sealing mechanism having a valve head coupled with an overmold layer, a second sealing mechanism disposed in the valve housing, said second sealing mechanism having a seal coupled with a seal retainer, and a compression device coupled with the first and second sealing mechanisms, wherein said compression device is configured to exert a force on the first and second sealing mechanisms. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053903 | TIMING VALVE AND KICK-DOWN VALVE - A timing valve includes a moveable piston that has a solid end face at a first end that includes an orifice, an open second end, and side walls that define an enclosed space, a stepped region on an outer surface of the piston, complementary stepped region on an inner surface of a hollow body containing the piston, and an annulus that extends toward the second end defined by a space between the outer surface of the piston and the inner surface of the hollow body. Fluid flowing through the orifice pushes the piston into an open position that forms a space between the stepped and complementary stepped regions that fills with fluid seeping in through the annulus. When pressure on the piston falls below a threshold, the return of the piston to a closed position is slowed by expelling fluid from the space between the stepped and complementary stepped regions. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053904 | TILTING DISC CHECK VALVE - The invention discloses a tilting disc check valve, which includes a left valve body ( | 2016-02-25 |
20160053905 | Refrigerant Relief Valve Monitoring System and Method - A relief valve monitoring system and method can monitor the pressure in a pressure vessel in an ammonia refrigeration system and warn of an impending overpressure condition and a possible subsequent ammonia release event through a pressure relief valve. If a pressure relief valve opens, the relief valve monitoring system and method can identify the relief valve that has opened by monitoring the downstream pressure of the relief valve, accurately determine the amount of ammonia refrigerant that has been released into a common collection header, and purge the common collection header of residual ammonia after the ammonia release event has ended. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053906 | Remotely-Actuated Dual-Pressure Relief Valve - A relief valve assembly includes an actuating assembly, a relief valve, and a check valve. The actuating assembly includes a housing forming a cylinder, and a pilot piston within the cylinder. The relief valve includes a housing forming opposed first and second blind bores, a relief valve piston within the first bore and carrying a relief valve member, and a first spring acting between the pilot piston and the relief valve piston to bias the relief valve member toward a valve seat to close the valve seat. A pilot pressure is selectively applied to move the pilot piston toward the first spring to selectively increase the relief pressure of the relief valve from a first relief pressure to a second relief pressure. The check valve includes a check valve member within the second blind bore, a second spring biasing the check valve member away the second blind bore. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053907 | PRESSURE REGULATOR AND HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH THE SAME - A pressure regulator configured to regulate a pressure of a working fluid by two pilot pressures, including: a spool valve mechanism having a spool; a first biasing mechanism configured to bias the spool toward the other end of the pressure regulator in its axial direction by a first pilot pressure in a first-pilot-pressure chamber, a second biasing mechanism configured to bias the spool toward the other end of the pressure regulator by a second pilot pressure in a second-pilot-pressure chamber; and a counter biasing mechanism configured to bias the spool toward one end of the pressure regulator by a pressure of the working fluid in a regulated-pressure chamber, wherein the counter biasing mechanism has a counter biasing piston configured to push the spool toward the one end of the pressure regulator by the pressure of the working fluid in the regulated-pressure chamber applied to the counter biasing piston. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053908 | Valve of a Hydraulically Striking Device - A valve of a hydraulically striking device having a housing, the housing having a moving member being seated inside the housing to move in a reciprocating manner by means of a hydraulic fluid. The moving member has an inner space, the housing has at least a first abutment surface abutting the moving member, the first abutment surface of the housing has a first surface located in a radial inner portion of the first abutment surface, wherein the first surface is arranged in fluid communication with the inner space, and a second surface located in a radial outer portion of the first abutment surface, wherein the second surface is arranged to form a sealing surface. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053909 | LINEAR DIGITAL PROPORTIONAL PIEZOELECTRIC VALVE - An electrically controlled valve ( | 2016-02-25 |
20160053910 | MODULAR ACTUATOR UNIT FOR A FUEL INJECTION VALVE - An actuator unit for a fuel injection valve of a vehicle internal combustion engine. The actuator unit includes an electronic component formed as a stack. The component includes a plurality of electrode layers and a plurality of material layers which are arranged alternately and react to the application of an electric field. The component also has two outer electrodes electrically connected to respective electrode layers on at least one circumferential side of the component. Additionally, the actuator unit has a piezoelectric sensor coupled to the component in a force-fitting manner, in the stroke direction of the component. When the component is in operation, the sensor detects a force generated by the component, as a voltage or charge between two electrodes arranged on opposing end faces, of a sensor element. The electrodes are deposited from an electrically conductive material directly onto at least the end faces of the sensor element. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053911 | ELECTRICALLY DRIVABLE VALVE FOR CONTROLLING VOLUMETRIC FLOWS IN A HEATING AND/OR COOLING SYSTEM OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - An electrically drivable valve for controlling volumetric flows in a heating and/or cooling system of a motor vehicle, including a housing, from which at least two channels, preferable an inlet channel and an outlet channel, branch off, wherein a disk-shaped valve body is arranged in the housing, which valve body can be rotated about an axis of a drive shaft and has a control contour. For a valve that is simple to produce in regard to the design of the valve, the single control contour of the valve body controls a bypass circuit and a cooler circuit of the heating and/or cooling system. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053912 | ACTUATING DEVICE - An actuating device for displacing a control device, such as a valve, gate valve, or the like, particularly for use in oil or gas production systems. The actuating device includes at least one torque motor having an electric drive and a thread drive that is rotatable by the electric drive. The actuating device also includes a threaded spindle, a screw nut, a torque control/regulation device, and a position detection device. The threaded spindle is axially displaceable to displace the control device between an advanced position and a retracted position. The torque motor is connected to the threaded spindle or screw nut in a rotationally-fixed manner and the position detection device is assigned to the threaded spindle and screw nut, respectively, to determine the axial position thereof. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053913 | Electric Valve Actuator - An electric valve actuator, including a power output member having a first engagement section; a rod member fixedly disposed on the power output member; a first transmission member pivotally disposed on the power output member and having a second engagement section and a first worm gear section; a second transmission member pivotally disposed on the rod member and having a shaft body section and an eccentric shaft section; a third transmission member pivotally disposed on the eccentric shaft section and having a third engagement section, a lower section of the third engagement section being engaged with the first engagement section, an upper section being engaged with the second engagement section; a fourth transmission member fixedly disposed on the shaft body section and having a second worm gear section; a first worm engaged with the first worm gear section; and a second worm engaged with the second worm gear section. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053914 | Electromagnetic Release for Valve - An emergency shut-off valve assembly includes a valve having a closure assembly that includes a closure member coupled to an arm that rotates about a shaft. The valve assembly also includes an actuation assembly having a securement member coupled to the shaft; and an electromagnet adapted to generate a first magnetic force in a first state and a second magnetic force in a second state. In the first state, a contact surface of the securement member is in contact with and magnetically coupled to a contact surface of the electromagnet such that the closure member, the arm, and the shaft are maintained in the first open position against a rotational force provided by a biasing member. In the second state, the closure member, the arm, and the shaft are rotated into the second closed position by the rotational force provided by the biasing member. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053915 | SINGLE USE VALVES - A single use valve structured to allow only one fluid or gas or powder filling or extraction operation of a container such that neither a subsequent refilling nor a subsequent extraction operation can be performed. The single use valve may be used for extraction of ink from, or filling of ink to, a security ink container. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053916 | MICROVALVE HAVING A REDUCED SIZE AND IMPROVED ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE - A plate is adapted for use in a microvalve and includes a displaceable member configured for movement between a closed position, wherein the displaceable member prevents fluid communication through the microvalve, and an opened position, wherein the displaceable member does not prevent fluid communication through the microvalve. The displaceable member includes an elongated arm portion, a plurality of actuator ribs connected through a central spine to the elongated arm portion, and a hinge portion. The actuator ribs have a first portion and a second portion, the first portion having a first end and a second end, the second end of the first portion connected to the central spine, the second portion having a first end and a second end, the second end of the second portion connected to the central spine. A channel is formed in the plate. A plurality of elongated openings are formed in the plate and define the actuator ribs, each elongated opening having longitudinally extending side edges. One of the elongated openings separates each rib in the second portion of ribs from an adjacent rib or the plate. The channel and a longitudinally extending side edge of one of the elongated openings separate the second portion of the actuator ribs from the plate and define an electrical isolation region. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053917 | CONDUIT HANGER - A conduit hanger includes a base. At least one carrier extends from the base. The carrier(s) define a retaining formation in which a respective conduit can be received. The base and the carrier(s) are formed from at least one flat sheet of material. At least one obstruction member is mounted on one of the base and the, or each respective, carrier and is displaceable between an inoperative position in which the conduit can be removed from the respective carrier and an operative position in which the conduit is retained in the respective carrier with the obstruction member. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053918 | TUBE-RETAINING CLIP ASSEMBLY - A clip assembly is configured to securely connect a tubular member to a structure. The clip assembly may include a base connected to first and second lateral walls, and a tube cradle connected to the base and the lateral walls. The tube cradle defines a tube-receiving channel configured to receive the tubular member. First and second tube-retaining locking arms are configured to securely retain the tubular member within the tube-receiving channel. The first and second tube-retaining locking arms are configured to flex toward the first and second lateral walls, respectively, as the tubular member is inserted into the tube-receiving channel. The first and second tube-retaining locking arms securely connect to the first and second lateral walls, respectively, when the tubular member is received within the tube-receiving channel to securely retain the tubular member within the tube-receiving channel. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053919 | FLEXIBLE PIPE SUPPORT - A method and apparatus are disclosed for supporting a flexible pipe. The method includes the steps of responsive to a change in at least one condition experienced by a flexible pipe, varying an amount of support provided at at least one location on the flexible pipe. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053920 | Conduit Support Assemblies and Methods - Conduit support assemblies of the present disclosure can include: a rim configured to encompass a plurality of conduit; a plurality of brackets above the rim and extending toward the center of the rim, each of the brackets having a curved opening configured to receive one of the plurality of conduit; and a center cap configured to couple with the plurality of brackets. Conduit support assemblies may also include: a hub defining a plurality of recesses between extensions emanating from a center of the hub, each of the recesses defining an arcuate portion proximate the center of the hub and opposing linear portions extending toward an outward perimeter of the hub; and a plurality of brackets above the hub and extending toward the center of the hub, each of the brackets having a curved opening wherein when coupled to the hub form a complete circular opening configured to embrace conduit. These assemblies can be used to form other assemblies. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053921 | AN INFLATABLE CAVITY FILL OR CAVITY FORMING MEMBER - A device for filling or creating a void within a construction medium. The device has a body having at least one inflatable body portion. Each inflatable body portion has one or more inflatable cavities. There is at least one valve member fluidly connected to the one or more inflatable cavity to control flow of fluid into and inflate said cavity. In-use, the one or more cavities are shaped to substantially fill or create the void in a construction medium when in an inflated state. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053922 | ENDLESS ON-SITE PIPE MANUFACTURING - Method and article of manufacture are disclosed for on-site manufacturing of any length, any shape, size, and any thickness pipe. Sheets of materials fulfilling the requirements of the inner surface of the pipe is first wrapped around a mandrel of a desired size and cross-section to form a pipe-liner. As described, the pipe-liner can also be manufactured by spraying fast-setting materials on the mandrel or injecting desired materials into a form surrounding the mandrel. Afterwards, fabrics saturated with resin are wrapped around the manufactured pipe-liner. Completed pipe section is partially pushed off the mandrel and another similar partial pipe is manufactured around the mandrel as a continuation of the previous partial pipe section. This process is repeated to manufacture a seamless pipe of any desired length. Disclosed pipes eliminate almost all weaknesses of plastic, metal, and concrete pipes and noticeably reduce costs of transportation and manufacturing. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053923 | Push-on Tubing Coupler with Triple Seal and Adapter - A press-on fitting for tubing, piping and conduit is provided with an abutment seal to enhance liquid-tight and gas-tight performance, unitary seals to facilitate removal and installation of the seals, and a color-coded hand-manipulable retention cap to allow for tool-less removal and replacement of the collet to allow for ease of withdrawal of an installed tubing, pipe, or conduit, and to allow for color coding of the retention cap to indicate contents, pressure, safety, temperature, etc. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053924 | PIPE RETAINER - A pipe for simultaneously retaining a first pipe to a first port and a second pipe to a second port includes a first yoke for receiving the first pipe and the first port to retain the first pipe to the first port; a second yoke for receiving the second pipe and the second port to retain the second pipe to the second port; and a hinge joining the first yoke to the second yoke such that the hinge allows the first yoke to pivot relative to the second yoke about a hinge axis between 1) a disassembled position which allows removal of the pipe retainer from the first pipe, the first port, the second pipe, and the second port and 2) an assembled position which prevents removal of the pipe retainer from the first pipe, the first port, the second pipe, and the second port. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053925 | STRUCTURE FOR ATTACHING PRESSURE DETECTOR - An attachment structure for a pressure detector that is such that the pressure detector is attached in an airtight manner within an insertion hole of an attachment tool main body attached to a mechanical device or pipelines, with a pipe, a gasket presser, a gasket, a split ring, and a bonnet. The configuration is such that the gasket presser and the split ring are inserted into the insertion hole of the attachment tool main body, the bonnet is inserted into the insertion hole, the bonnet is fastened to the attachment tool main body side, the gasket presser and the gasket are pressed by the split ring, and sealing portions are formed between the bottom surface of the insertion hole and one end surface of the gasket and between the tip end surface of the gasket restraint and the other end surface of the gasket. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053926 | REUSABLE CLAMP WITH LATCH RELEASE ARM FOR CONNECTING CONDUIT SECTIONS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A reusable clamp for retaining conduit sections or sanitary fittings having circular flanges together includes two gland members movable between open and closed positions. The gland members include two handles projecting outwardly from the gland members and two sets of locking detents formed on a latch finger connected to one gland member and the outer periphery of the other gland member. The locking detents engage to prevent movement of the gland members away from the closed position until a latch release arm coupled to the latch finger is depressed towards one of the handles, which causes the locking detents to disengage from one another and enables re-opening of the clamp when desired. The latch release arm and one or more of the handles also include tie-receiving loops to prevent accidental opening of the clamp unless desired by the end user. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053927 | FLUID CONNECTOR AND METHOD FOR MAKING SEALED FLUID CONNECTIONS - A connector adapted to form a fluid tight connection includes first and second housing sections defining a fluid path. A locking element is configured to selectively lock the first and second housing sections together. A slide seal is positioned generally between the first and second housing sections and is movable between a first, blocking position in which the slide seal blocks and seals the fluid path and a second, unblocking position in which the fluid path is unblocked. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053928 | SEAL RING ELEMENT - A seal ring, a method of providing a fluid seal and end fitting are disclosed. The seal ring which provides a fluid seal between a polymer layer and an end fitting of a flexible pipe comprises an annular body that has a cross section comprising a first arm portion ( | 2016-02-25 |
20160053929 | FLOATING LOAD RING FOR FLEXIBLE JOINT - A free-floating load ring for assembly into a flexible coupling having a convoluted bellows and a surrounding mesh sleeve, said ring captured by said sleeve at an end of said coupling and spacing said sleeve from said bellows when forces are applied to said coupling. Various ring alternate structures are disclosed, and can be added to existing non-load supporting or flexible couplings having no previous rings. The load ring is retained in place by engagement of coupling components with the ring without physical connection of the ring to any coupling component. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053930 | LOCK FOR A TUBULAR CONNECTION | 2016-02-25 |
20160053931 | Temporary Night Pipe Cap - A temporary night pipe cap is disclosed. The pipe cap has a gasket, a plate, a pressure relief valve and a plurality of high pressure clamps. The system is removably installed over a water pipe opening at street level or in the ground so that water pressure can be restored for the time period when work on the water pipe ends for the day. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053932 | SEALING INNER SLEEVE HAVING A DEFORMABLE INTERMEDIATE SECTION - The invention is a sealing inner sleeve for insertion into pipes in order to seal leaks therein. Said sealing inner sleeve has a locking device allowing an increase in the diameter of the sealing inner sleeve, but blocking same in the opposite direction, the sealing inner sleeve having two end sections and an intermediate section connecting said end sections to form a contiguous component. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053933 | ACCUMULATOR - An accumulator ( | 2016-02-25 |
20160053934 | Microphone Stand Having Articulating Shaft - A stand includes a base, a first tube coupled to the base and extending therefrom, the first tube defining a first bore having an opening at an end of the tube opposite the base, and a second tube, a portion of which is received in the first bore such that the second tube and the first tube form a telescoping relationship, the second tube comprising a first section and a second section, the first section and second section being connected via a clutch, the clutch being configured to enable articulation of the second section relative to the first section about the clutch. The clutch has an outer cross section that is configured to be received in the first bore when the first section is coaxial with the second section. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053935 | MOUNTING APPARATUS USING BALL AND SOCKET JOINTS WITH GRIPPING FEATURES - The present invention is directed towards ball and socket joint connectors which, when interconnected, form a flexible assembly. In some embodiments, the ball and socket joint connectors are designed and constructed such that the interference fit of the ball and socket causes creep in the material resulting in more even frictions in the various ball and socket joints. In some embodiments, the ball and socket joint connectors utilize an over-molded strip around the outside of the connector to facilitate in their use for gripping. In an exemplary embodiment utilizing the aforementioned ball and socket joint connectors, a tripod apparatus uses legs comprising the ball and socket joint connectors for support and for gripping objects. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053936 | CONSTRUCTION SITE HANGING DEVICE AND USE THEREOF - A device that can be removable secured inside a metal stud at a construction site is described. The device can include a securement device such as a hook that can hang/support tools at the job site such as electrical cords. Installing the inexpensive hanging device at a desired elevation in a few seconds can improve safety at a construction site and can protect tools from damage due to placement on the floor or on an unstable perch. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053937 | SUPPORT BRACKET WITH MOVEABLE SIDES AND BACKSTOP - An adjustable support bracket configured to support a portion of an object includes a seat configured to support the portion of the object. The seat includes a base plate, a backstop and a first side plate. The adjustable support bracket also includes a mounting portion configured to removably mount the adjustable support bracket to a frame member. The adjustable support bracket further includes a first hinge mechanism and a second hinge mechanism. The first side plate is pivotably coupled to the first hinge mechanism such that it is pivotable between an upper plate position and a lower plate position. The backstop is pivotably coupled to the second hinge mechanism such that it is moveable between an upper backstop position and a lower backstop position. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053938 | Hat Holding Device - A hat holding device for removably securing a baseball cap thereon. The hat holding device includes a suction cup and an ornamental member that can be removably attached to the suction cup. The ornamental member can have various configurations, and may resemble a baseball, an animal head, a helmet, or various other decorative objects. The ornamental member includes a clip or hook thereon for securing the brim of a hat. The clip or hook extends from the lower end of the ornamental member and allows the hat to be suspended in a horizontal orientation. Thus, the present invention provides a hat holding device having a customizable and ornamental appearance that can be secured to a windshield, window, or other surface by means of the suction cup thereon. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053939 | Bouncing Ornament - A bouncing ornament that includes housings a motor, a transmission mechanism and a transmission conduit The transmission mechanism transfers the motion of the motor to the ornament via a spring which causes the ornament to bounce up and down. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053940 | SUB-SEA GAS RECOVERY SYSTEM - A gas recovery system for sub-sea use includes a sub-sea canister and a gas recovery entity. A bladder arranged within an interior of a housing of the gas recovery entity is configured to receive gas from the sub-sea canister via a pipe when a pressure of the gas exceeds a threshold at a sub-sea site. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053941 | Suspension System for an Inner Container Mounted for Thermal Insulation in an Outer Container and Container Arrangement - A suspension system ( | 2016-02-25 |
20160053942 | Suspension System for an Inner Container Mounted for Thermal Insulation in an Outer Container and Container Arrangement - A suspension system ( | 2016-02-25 |
20160053943 | METHOD AND FACILITY FOR SUPPLYING AT LEAST ONE MACHINING STATION WITH SUBCOOLED CRYOGENIC LIQUID - A method for supplying subcooled cryogenic liquid to at least one station (P, P | 2016-02-25 |
20160053944 | REMOTE NATURAL GAS SUPPLY STATION USING LNG TANK CONTAINER AND METHOD FOR SUPPLYING NATURAL GAS USING THE SAME - A natural gas supply station according to the present invention includes an installation structure on which an LNG tank container is installed and a gas vaporizer that receives a liquefied natural gas from the LNG tank container to vaporize the liquefied natural gas. Here, the installation structure includes a moving part reciprocatively moving in a direction in which the LNG tank container is unloaded from a transport unit, and the moving part is separably fixed to the LNG tank container to move the LNG tank container loaded on the transport unit to the installation structure or the LNG tank container loaded on the installation structure to the transport unit. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053945 | BREATHER LAYER FOR EXHAUSTING PERMEATE FROM PRESSURE VESSELS - Devices and methods for addressing permeation of a gas through a liner of a pressure vessel involve a porous layer between the liner and a composite shell of the pressure vessel around the liner. The porous layer provides fluid communication with atmosphere for gases that permeate through the liner. Such porous layers may be provided in a continuous wound set of fibers about the liner. Further, an inner composite structure may be provided between the liner and the porous layer to reduce the rate of permeation to the porous layer. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053946 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GENERATING AIR PRESSURE IN ECO-FRIENDLY VEHICLE - Disclosed herein is an apparatus for generating air pressure in an eco-friendly vehicle that includes an engine driven air compressor operated by an engine, an electric air compressor operated by a battery, and an air tank connected to an outlet of the engine driven air compressor and to an outlet of the electric air compressor so as to store air which is pressurized. A method for generating air pressure in an eco-friendly vehicle includes an operation start air pressure determination step to compare air pressure in the air tank with operation start air pressure, an engine drive determination step to determine whether or not the engine is being operated when the air pressure is less than the operation start air pressure, an electric air compressor operation step to operate the electric air compressor, and an engine driven air compressor operation step to operate the engine driven air compressor accordingly. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053947 | LINEAR LUMINOUS STANDARD - A lighted emitting pole anchored to the ground. The bottom housing is bolted or anchored to an embedded support. The upper housing contains the light portion of the pole. The upper housing is constructed of an inner welded aluminum construction with optical film and an opaque acrylic tube or light guide. A fist donut shaped LED board with optics is mounted to a top of the upper housing and a second LED board with optics is mounted to a bottom of the upper housing. The LEDs emit light between the optical film and the light guide, which provides for an evenly distributed light throughout the pole. A cap is affixed to the top of the upper housing to protect the interior of the pole from the elements. | 2016-02-25 |
20160053948 | LED Lighting Apparatus - A light emitting diode (“LED”) lighting apparatus has several components for providing lighting including a boost circuit for driving a plurality of LED strips. The boost circuit is used to boost an input voltage to a predefined voltage, where the predefined voltage is greater than the input voltage. Each of the LED strips has a set of serially-connected LEDs coupled to a transparent backing. The sets of LEDs are serially connected to each other. The predefined voltage is applied to the strips via the serial connection to drive the LEDs of the strips. | 2016-02-25 |