14th week of 2022 patent applcation highlights part 27 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20220107036 | FLANGE MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES TOOL - A tool to manage flanges during installation and dismantling of flanges includes a first ring support structure and a second ring support structure spaced apart along a tool axis. First and second mechanical arms are retained on the first and second ring support structures. Each of the mechanical arms has an extendible arm joint that is operable to adjust an axial distance between the first and second ring support structures. A guide shaft is coupled to the first and second ring support structures. The guide shaft is positioned to guide a relative movement between the first and second ring support structures during operation of the extendible arm joints of the first and second mechanical arms. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107037 | PIPE CHAIN SYSTEM - A pipe chain system has a chain that is made of a plurality of chain links. Each chain link has a body. The body has a male end and a female end such that the male end matingly engages with the female end of an adjacent chain link. The body has an arcuate underside. The arcuate underside corresponds to a portion of a pipe diameter to which the chain is attached. A pin connection is provided for mating each mating engagement of the male end and the female end of the adjacent chain links such that the chain links are hingedly connected to each other. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107038 | MULTIPLE TUBING ANNULI PIPELINE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Techniques for implementing a pipe segment that includes a tubing inner barrier layer that defines a pipe bore through the pipe segment, a venting tubing annulus implemented around the tubing inner barrier layer, in which the venting tubing annulus includes a first solid material implemented to define a venting fluid conduit, a tubing intermediate barrier layer implemented around the venting tubing annulus, a reinforcement tubing annulus implemented around the tubing intermediate barrier layer, and a tubing outer barrier layer implemented around the reinforcement tubing annulus. The reinforcement tubing annulus includes a second solid material that is different from the first solid material and is implemented to define a reinforcement fluid conduit. Additionally, the venting fluid conduit facilitates venting fluid that permeates from the pipe bore through the tubing inner barrier layer out from the pipe segment before the fluid contacts the second solid material in the reinforcement tubing annulus. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107039 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTEGRATED FLOW SUPPLY LINE - A hydraulic fracturing system for fracturing a subterranean formation includes an electric powered pump having an inlet and an outlet, the outlet coupled to a well associated with the subterranean formation and powered by at least one electric motor. The system also includes a fluid source, coupled to the inlet of the electric powered pump, the fluid source providing a slurry for injection into the subterranean formation. The system further includes a hose extending between the fluid source and the electric powered pump, the hose being flexible and having a first diameter. The system includes a fitting between the hose and the electric powered pump, the fitting having a first end for receiving the hose at the first diameter and a second end for coupling to the electric powered pump at a second diameter, the second diameter being larger than the first diameter. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107040 | HOSE CLAMP | 2022-04-07 |
20220107041 | HOSE CONNECTING DEVICE - A hose connecting device has a connector, an inner locking ring, an outer connector and a tubal body. The connector has an insertion section and an engaging section, the engaging section has a size greater than the insertion section, and the engaging section further has a stopping ring at a top end. The inner locking ring is jacketed onto the engaging section of the connector and abutting the stopping ring of the connector. The inner locking ring has an outer threaded section and an abutting portion disposed at a bottom end of the inner locking ring. The outer connector has one of a female connector and a male connector, and a channel, the channel has a positioning step at a middle portion, an inner threaded section disposed below the positioning step of the channel. The tubal body is jacketed onto the insertion section of the connector. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107042 | HOSE JOINT - A hose joint includes a cylindrical nipple provided along an insertion space of the flexible hose, an elastic sleeve which is provided so as to clamp the insertion space of the flexible hose between an outer peripheral face of the nipple and the elastic sleeve in a radial direction and is deformable in the radial direction, and a tightening member provided outside the elastic sleeve and having a pressing part that presses the elastic sleeve toward the nipple, wherein the nipple has a large-diameter cylindrical face which is smooth in the axial direction and faces and pressure-welds to an inner surface of the flexible hose in the radial direction on an axial direction front end of an outer peripheral face, and the elastic sleeve has a cylindrical inner face which is smooth in the axial direction and pressure-welds to an outer surface of the flexible hose. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107043 | CONNECTOR FOR A HOSE - A connector for a hose comprises a first connecting end, a second connecting end and a combining tube. The first connecting end has a main body with a cap shape, a neck portion and an inserting section at a bottom end of the main body, the inserting section has a screw hole connected through the main body and a plurality of engaging protrusions on a circumference of the neck portion. The second connecting end has a threaded section on a circumference thereof, a circular stopping neck internally defining an upper space and a lower space, a plurality of vertical ribs evenly disposed on a sidewall of the lower space, and a plurality of engaging grooves disposed on a top edge of the upper space. The combining tube has a threaded section on a circumference thereof and an enlarged flange at a bottom end. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107044 | COMBINATION PIPE SEAL AND GRIPS - A pipeline plug includes a pressure head; a seal assembly; a seal expansion ring; a plurality of gripper bodies, a sliding gripper, and an actuator. Each gripper body is coupled to the seal expansion ring. Radial expansion of the gripper bodies supports radial expansion of the seal expansion ring. Additionally, radial expansion of the seal expansion ring supports radial expansion of the gripper bodies. The sliding gripper is slidingly coupled to a radially outer surface of the gripper body. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107045 | PIPE SPLITTING APPARATUS WITH CABLE ENGAGEMENT SYSTEM - Pipe splitting apparatuses and systems including a replaceable blade, and methods therefor, are provided. In various examples, a cable retention and release mechanism is configured to releasably engage a cable and includes one or more segments of a pipe splitting apparatus including a cable passage. A segmented collet includes tapered segments and is disposed within a tapered portion of a cable passage of the one or more segments. Channel surfaces of the tapered segments together form a cable channel through the segmented collet. The cable channel is configured to widen in a disengaged position of the segmented collet and narrow in an engaged position of the segmented collet. A spring is disposed within the spring pocket of the one or more segments to bias the segmented collet distally in the engaged position. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107046 | STRUCTURAL CABINET FOR AN APPLIANCE INCORPORATING UNITARY METALLIC BOXES - An appliance includes a metallic outer wrapper having sidewalls, a wrapper backwall and a machine wall. At least one metallic inner liner has liner walls and a liner backwall, wherein the metallic outer wrapper and the at least one metallic inner liner are coupled together at a trim breaker to define a structural cabinet having a hermetically sealed interior cavity defined between the metallic outer wrapper and the at least one metallic inner liner. The trim breaker defines a front face of the structural cabinet. At least one trim breaker conduit extends through the wrapper and liner backwalls wherein the trim breaker conduit defines a conduit through the structural cabinet, and wherein the structural cabinet is hermetically sealed at the trim breaker conduit. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107047 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING WIDTH OF RAIL MECHANISM - An apparatus for adjusting a width of a rail mechanism is disclosed. The rail mechanism includes a fixed rail and a movable rail parallel with each other. The apparatus for adjusting the width includes: a base configured to be provided thereon with the fixed rail; a first guide rail provided on the base and configured to be installed with the movable rail, the movable rail being movable towards or away from the fixed rail along an axial direction of the first guide rail; a moving distance acquiring module configured to acquire a moving distance required for the movable rail to move from an initial position to a working position; and a driving assembly detachably connected with the movable rail and configured to drive the movable rail to move from the initial position to the working position based on the moving distance. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107048 | QUICK DETACH CONNECTOR - A quick detach connector for an imaging device. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107049 | BRACKET APPARATUS - The disclosure relates to the technical field of automobile maintenance and repair as well as device calibration, and in particular, to a bracket apparatus. The bracket apparatus includes a base, a vertical rod and a clamping assembly. One end of the vertical rod is mounted to the base. The clamping assembly is mounted to the vertical rod. The clamping assembly includes a sliding member, a push rod assembly, a handle and an elastic member. One end of the sliding member is sleeved on the vertical rod. The sliding member is movable along the vertical rod. An other end of the sliding member is configured to carry a calibration element. The push rod assembly can be movably mounted to the sliding member in a preset direction. Two ends of the elastic member respectively abut against an inner wall of the sliding member and the push rod assembly. The elastic member can drive one end of the push rod assembly to be tightly pressed against the vertical rod. The sliding member is fixed to the vertical rod to prevent the sliding member from free falling and smashing. In addition, the handle is rotatably mounted to the sliding member to drive one end of the push rod assembly to be removed from contact with the vertical rod, so that the sliding member is slidable freely along the vertical rod. Therefore, the height of the calibration apparatus hung on the sliding member can be adjusted as needed, to meet different height requirements and calibration requirements. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107050 | ADJUSTABLE LINKAGE ARM - Provided is an adjustable linkage arm that includes an elongated housing, a wedge member situated inside the elongated housing, a wedge screw rotationally coupled to the elongated housing and threadably engaged with the wedge member to provide translation of the wedge member along a first axis during rotation of the wedge screw, and a first arm extension member situated at least partially inside the elongated housing and slidingly coupled to a first side of the wedge member, wherein translation of the wedge member along the first axis provides translation of the first arm extension member along a second axis perpendicular to the first axis. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107051 | BUILDING OF OPTOMECHANICAL SYSTEMS USING SELF-ALIGNED REFERENCE BALLS - The building of systems on breadboards such as optomechanical systems using reference stop assemblies is presented. Each reference stop assembly has a threaded base engageable with the breadboard to removably mount the reference stop assembly thereto, a support shaft connected to the threaded base and a reference ball. The reference ball is captively mounted to the support shaft and has a translational play in a plane perpendicular to the support shaft. The reference stop assembly also includes a clamping member mounted to the support shaft over the reference ball. The reference stop assembly is configured such that, when the reference stop assembly is mounted to said breadboard, the support shaft projects normally to the mounting surface of the breadboard and the clamping member cooperates with the breadboard so as to apply a clamping force to clamp the reference ball against a circular seat of a mounting hole on the breadboard. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107052 | RETAINER ASSEMBLY FOR A STRUCTURE - A retainer assembly includes a bracket, a base, a plate and a security pin. The bracket includes a front section of the bracket that forms apertures configured to each receive a fastener. The base includes a projection. The plate is located between the base and the bracket. The plate forms apertures configured to each receive a fastener. The plate further forms an aperture being configured to receive the projection extending from the base. The plate rotates in the retainer assembly from a first position to a second position. The security pin is securely mounted on the base. The security pin moves from a first position to a second position to inhibit the plate from rotating from its second position back to its first position. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107053 | PROGRESSIVE DISTRIBUTOR - A progressive distributor includes a housing block with an inlet bore and outlet bores and first and second metering pistons in first and second piston bores. Each piston defines first and second annular workspaces and delimits first and second metering spaces at the ends of each piston, the first and second piston bores each having a central axis and being disposed one atop the other so that their central axes are parallel to each other and located in a central plane. Switching bores connect the metering spaces of the first metering piston to the workspaces of the second metering piston, and the switching bores are located on opposite sides of the central plane. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107054 | HIGH-PRESSURE TANK, MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR HIGH-PRESSURE TANK, AND MANUFACTURING DEVICE FOR HIGH-PRESSURE TANK - A high-pressure tank, a manufacturing method for a high-pressure tank, and a manufacturing device for a high-pressure tank capable of simplifying a shape of a metal fitting and performing high-speed FW molding without causing an idle rotation of the metal fitting or a deformation of a liner, for example, when performing the high-speed FW molding are provided. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107055 | PREACTIVATED, BATCH FIREABLE GETTER WITH INTEGRATED, MINIATURE, SINGLE-ACTUATION, EXTREMELY HIGH-TEMPERATURE BAKEABLE VALVE - A getter assembly is provided and includes a first canister, an internal can including getter, and a second canister. The internal can is disposable in the first canister to occupy a first position at which the getter is hermetically sealable and second positions at which the getter is exposed to an exterior environment. The second canister is engageable with the first canister to drive movements of the internal can between the first position and the second positions following activation and hermetic sealing of the getter | 2022-04-07 |
20220107056 | FOOT RING AND COLLAR FOR PRESSURIZED TANK - Disclosed is a tank foot ring comprising: a body for supporting a pressurized tank made of polymeric material; and the body having an open end enclosing a hollow space or spaces on which a bottom portion of the pressurized tank rests and wherein the open end is in air flow communication with such hollow space or spaces, and an opposing surface for contacting a ground surface on which the foot ring rests. The opposing surface has a series of openings for drainage of water from the hollow space or spaces. Further provided is a collar for mounting on a top portion of a pressurized tank. The collar comprises: a body, a fastening system and a rotatable lid disposed on the collar. Further provided is a collar with a window cut-out for viewing tank data and a regulator mounting clip for securing a regulator of the tank in place during use. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107057 | TANK CONTAINER FOR TRANSPORTATION OF LIQUIFIED GAS - A General-Purpose Multimodal Transportation Container (GPMTC) for transportation and storage of hazardous cargoes is fitted with a reservoir ( | 2022-04-07 |
20220107058 | VALVE AND DEVICE FOR SUPPLYING PRESSURIZED FLUID - A valve for pressurized fluid housing a fluid circuit having an upstream end and a downstream end and a valve for controlling the flow rate in the circuit that is controlled by a movable actuating member in order to control the opening or the closing, the valve having a lower end provided with movable coupling member(s) intended to cooperate with one or more complementary coupling members on a gas source or a circuit, the valve further comprising a member for locking the coupling member(s) that is mounted movably on the body of the valve between a first position not blocking the movement of the coupling member(s) and a second position blocking the movement of the coupling member(s). | 2022-04-07 |
20220107059 | WIRELESS LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM - A wireless lighting control system is provided to create a lighting pattern by remotely controlling a plurality of lighting devices according to groups, thereby improving a lighting effect. The wireless lighting control system includes a first lighting device electrically connected with a first smart device to act as a master, and a plurality of second lighting devices electrically connected with a plurality of second smart devices to act as slaves, respectively. If a group for lighting control and control pattern information according to groups are selected from the first smart device, the first lighting device transmits the control pattern information according to the groups to the second lighting devices through a wireless communication scheme. At least one of lighting units of the second lighting devices and display units of the second smart devices is controlled based on the control pattern information according to the groups. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107060 | LED-Filaments and LED-Filament Lamps - An LED-filament comprising: a partially light transmissive substrate; a plurality of LED chips on a front face of the substrate; a photoluminescence material that is in direct contact with and covers all of the plurality of LED chips; and a light scattering layer that is in direct contact with and covers at least the photoluminescence material, wherein the light scattering layer comprises particles of light scattering material, and wherein the photoluminescence material comprises broadband green to red photoluminescence materials and narrowband red photoluminescence material. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107061 | LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE - A light-emitting device includes: a mounting board; a light-emitting element disposed on or above the mounting board; a plate-shaped light-transmissive member having: a first surface; and a second surface facing a light-emitting surface of the light-emitting element; a light-reflective member covering a lateral surface of the light-transmissive member; and a light-shielding frame on an upper surface of the light-reflective member around the light-transmissive member. The light-shielding frame has an opening. An inner perimeter of the opening is located apart from outer perimeters of the first surface and the second surface of the light-transmissive member in a top plan view. The light-reflective member is disposed between the inner perimeter of the opening and the outer perimeters of the light-transmissive member. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107062 | FLEXIBLY DEFORMABLE HARD LINEAR LAMP - The present utility model provides a flexibly deformable hard linear lamp, which comprises a plurality of light source assemblies and connection assemblies connecting the light source assemblies. The connection assemblies are flexibly snap-fitted into the through holes at adjacent ends of adjacent light source assemblies, so that both the spacing and included angle of two adjacent light source assemblies can be adjusted within a certain range. Therefore, the deformation angle is flexible and the length varies flexibly; and a single lamp can meet the deformation requirements, so that the cost is reduced, and at the same time the wiring is simple and aesthetic; the spacing of adjacent light sources may be consistent, so that the light spots are evenly distributed, and there is favorable light effect. It is suitable for both specially shaped projects and large-scale commercial lighting projects. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107063 | Removable Lighting Fixture - A light fixture is disclosed. The light fixture includes: a mounting base, with a surface for interfacing with a wall; a fixture face plate; a decorative fixture element with a light socket; and a catch mechanism for securing the fixture face plate to the mounting base. The catch mechanism includes; at least one catch receiver, at least one catch aperture, and at least one catch insert. The mounting base is secured to a wall. The fixture face plate is secured to the mounting base when the at least one catch insert is inserted into the catch aperture and then rotated into the at least one catch receiver. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107064 | HYBRID POWER SYSTEM FOR LIGHTING AND OTHER USES - A system includes a control unit, a solar unit and a light unit. The control unit includes a main distribution box, a combustion engine electrical generator coupled to the main distribution box, and a first plurality of photovoltaic panels coupled to the main distribution box. The solar unit includes a second plurality of photovoltaic panels coupled to the main distribution box using a cable, and a first rechargeable battery unit coupled to a first battery inverter that is further coupled to the main distribution box. The light unit includes an array of area lights, a third plurality of photovoltaic panels, and a second rechargeable battery unit coupled to a second battery inverter. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107065 | Lighting Device - A lighting device according to the invention comprises at least one semiconductor layer; at least one light emission surface comprising an array of high luminance areas configured to emit light at a first local luminance level and low luminance areas configured to emit no light or to emit light at a second local luminance level lower than the first local luminance level; a plurality of semiconductor light emitting devices formed in the semiconductor layer to define the plurality of high luminance areas; wherein the high luminance areas and the low luminance areas are arranged in accordance with a predefined light emission profile of the light emission surface. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107066 | LAMP UNIT - A lamp unit includes a light source including a plurality of light emitting elements provided in a common substrate; a projection lens that projects light emitted from the light source toward a front of the lamp unit to form a required light distribution pattern; and a light-transmitting body disposed between the light source and the projection lens and that forms a projection image by controlling transmission of light emitted from the light source. The light transmitting body includes a plurality of incident portions that causes light emitted from each of the plurality of light emitting elements to be incident, and the light transmitting body and the substrate are supported by a lens holder that supports the projection lens. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107067 | VEHICLE LIGHT OPTICAL ELEMENT, VEHICLE LIGHT MODULE, VEHICLE HEADLIGHT AND VEHICLE - An vehicle light optical element( | 2022-04-07 |
20220107068 | LIGHT EMITTING MODULE FOR VEHICLE AND LAMP DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME - A light emitting module for a vehicle includes: a light source configured to generate light during an operation thereof; a condensing lens located on the front side of the light source in a direction in which the light generated by the light source travels, and configured to change a travel direction of input light; and a multi-facet lens located on the front side of the condensing lens in the direction in which the light generated by the light source travels, and comprising a rear surface to which the light that passed through the condensing lens is input through a rear surface thereof and a plurality of sections, wherein protruding heights of front surfaces of the plurality of sections are different. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107069 | LIGHT EMITTING MODULE FOR VEHICLE AND LAMP DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME - A light emitting module for a vehicle is disclosed. The light emitting module includes a first light source configured to generate a first light during an operation, a light concentrator disposed in a forward direction of the first light and configured to change the forward direction of the first light through reflection or refraction, a second light source spaced apart from the first light source and configured to generate a second light in a direction different from the first light, and a lens unit disposed in a forward direction of the second light, and configured to change the forward directions of the first light and the second light. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107070 | REFLECTION-TYPE HEADLAMP MODULE, HEADLAMP MODULE, HEADLAMP AND VEHICLE - A reflection-type headlamp module, comprising a light source, a light-converging element, a reflecting element and a lens, wherein the light-converging element is suitable for converging light rays emitted by the light source and projecting the light rays; and the reflecting element is arranged on a light-emergent light path of the light-converging element, and is suitable for reflecting, to the lens, the light rays emitted by the light source and projecting the light rays via the lens to form an illuminating light pattern. The reflecting element of the headlamp module changes the propagation direction of light rays, so that the front and rear diameter of the module is greatly reduced. In addition, high-beam light and low-beam light can be switched quickly and noiselessly, preventing the influence of a high-beam light path and a low-beam light path on each other. Further disclosed are a headlamp and a vehicle using the headlamp. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107071 | VEHICLE GRILLE - A vehicle grille includes: a grille panel; a lens panel disposed at a rear side of the grille panel, formed in a same shape as some or entire area of the grille panel, and, when a light is incident, configured to allow some of the light to propagate in the lens panel and emit some of the light to an outside of the lens panel; and a housing disposed on a rear surface of the lens panel, formed in a same shape as the lens panel, and including a coupling provision end portion configured to allow a front surface of the lens panel to be coupled to a rear surface of the grille panel at a front side of the lens panel, wherein the rear surface of the lens panel and a front surface of the housing are coupled at the front side of the lens panel. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107072 | VEHICULAR LAMP BODY - A vehicular lamp body includes a light source which is mounted in a vehicle, an outer lens which guides light from the light source and emits the light, and a housing which holds the outer lens. The outer lens has a lens part which is exposed on an outer surface of the vehicle and guides light from the light source and emits the light to the outside; and a reflection part which is integrally formed with the lens part, reflects light from the light source, and guides the light to the lens part. A light diffusion part is formed on an inner surface of the lens part. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107073 | SEGMENTED SWITCHABLE MIRROR LAMP ASSEMBLY - A segmented switchable mirror vehicle headlamp includes a light source, a switchable electrochemical film having a plurality of segments, and a controller electrically coupled with each segment of the plurality of segments, such that each segment of the plurality of segments is individually controllable for switching between a substantially transparent state and a substantially reflective state. The plurality of segments include a low-beam array of segments configured for providing a low-beam light distribution from the light source, and a high-beam array of segments configured for providing a high-beam light distribution from the light source. The controller is configured for switching the low-beam array of segments and the high-beam array of segments between the substantially transparent state and the substantially reflective state for controlling the low-beam light distribution and the high-beam light distribution, respectively. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107074 | LIGHT SOURCE UNIT OF VEHICLE LIGHTING SYSTEM AND VEHICLE LIGHTING SYSTEM - A light source unit of a vehicle lighting system includes: a light source to emit excitation light; a light generating unit including a luminescent layer to emit generation light by being irradiated with the excitation light and a holding member holding the luminescent layer; and a lens member to output generation light from the luminescent layer toward the front, with the light source unit mounted on the vehicle. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107075 | Lighting Arrangement for Vehicles - Lighting arrangement ( | 2022-04-07 |
20220107076 | DENTAL LIGHT USING LEDS - A dental light comprises at least one light emitting diode light source configured to produce a light beam and at least one collimating lens system situated to receive the light beam. The collimating lens system is configured to collect and collimate the light beam. The collimating lens system can additionally modify the beam through controlled diffusion or shape the beam using an aperture. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107077 | DIFFUSOR LENS, LIGHT SOURCE, METHOD OF FABRICATING A LIGHT SOURCE AND METHOD OF ILLUMINATING A SCENE - A diffuser lens includes a first annular lens segment and a second annular lens segment. The first and the second lens segments are concentric. A refractive index of the first and second lens segments in a cross-section along a plane including an optical axis of the diffusor lens is described by a refractive index profile which varies in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis. The refractive index profile includes a first sub-profile, which describes the refractive index profile of the first lens segment, and a second sub-profile, which describes the refractive index profile of the second lens segment. The first sub-profile transitions to the second sub-profile at an interface. These first and second sub-profiles have slopes with opposite signs. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107078 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING LIGHT EMITTING MODULE, AND LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE - A method of manufacturing a light-emitting device includes: providing a light source including a first substrate and a light-emitting element coupled to the first substrate; and after the providing of the light source, forming one or more positioning holes in the first substrate at locations spaced apart from a light-emitting part of the light source by predetermined distances in a top plan view. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107079 | FRAME SYSTEM FOR A LIGHTING FIXTURE - A frame system for securing a lighting fixture to a surface is provided. The frame system can include a frame defining an opening. The frame can be configured to accommodate a selected insert of a plurality of inserts associated with the lighting fixture and coupleable to the frame. Each of the plurality of inserts can include an aperture defining portion of a different size or shape. The aperture defining portion of the selected insert can extend through the opening defined by the frame. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107080 | EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT - An emergency lighting unit includes a housing. The housing includes a base having a first portion and a second portion. A lamp assembly is rotatably connected to the housing and positioned in the lower portion. A cover is provided over the lamp assembly. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107081 | AN ADJUSTABLE LIGHT SOURCE HOLDER, A DIRECTABLE SPOTLIGHT AND A MANUFACTURE METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to an adjustable light source holder ( | 2022-04-07 |
20220107082 | DURABLE COATED AND WIRED DIODE APPARATUS - Disclosed herein are apparatuses for providing light, such as through lighting wiring apparatuses. Some apparatuses may include three wires extending along a similar direction, such as a first component wire, a second component wire, and a return wire. The three wires may have a first and second predominantly terminal section, and the first predominantly terminal section of the first component wire may be connected to the first predominantly terminal section of the second component wire near the first end of the apparatus. The second predominantly terminal sections of the three wires may be connected near the second end of the apparatus and a plurality of diodes may be connected to the first component wire and the second component wire at periodic distances. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107083 | DOWNLIGHT HAVING QUICK CONNECT DRIVER ASSEMBLY AND TEST MODULE - A lighting test method that includes connecting a housing including driver electronics and a junction box to a main power source. The main power source is connected to a main power connector in the junction box. The driver electronics includes a first terminal. The method further includes connecting a power testing module to the first terminal to the driver electronics to determine whether the main power source is correctly connected to the main power connector in the junction box. The method further includes replacing the power testing module with a second terminal of a light engine housing. Connecting the first and second terminals provides that the driver electronics are in electrical communication with a light engine within the light engine housing. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107084 | LED LUMINAIRE HAVING ENHANCED THERMAL MANAGEMENT - In one aspect, luminaires are described herein having sensor modules integrated therein. In one aspect, a luminaire described herein comprises a light emitting face including a LED assembly. A sensor module is integrated into the luminaire at a position at least partially overlapping the light emitting face. In another aspect, a luminaire described herein comprises a LED assembly and a driver assembly. A sensor module is integrated into the luminaire along or more convective air current pathways cooling the LED assembly or driver assembly. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107085 | CLEANING OF A RECOVERY BOILER - A method and apparatus for cleaning a black liquor recovery boiler, where a furnace floor of the boiler is washed by mixing wash water in a wash water pool formed on the floor by at least one mixing device in the wash water pool, and by jetting wash water towards the floor by at least one pressure washer installed into the furnace through an opening in the furnace wall. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107086 | MULTI-FUEL ISOLATED IMPULSE INITIATOR - A multi-fueled impulse initiator that includes a fuel source equipped with a control valve, an air source equipped with a control valve, a removable air flow insert having opposing inlet and outlet faces, an air expansion chamber fluidly connected to both the air source and the inlet face of the removable air flow insert, and an igniter assembly having a sparking tip. The removable air flow insert includes channels traversing from the inlet face to the outlet face of the air flow insert. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107087 | LIQUID SEAL WITH MATING COLLAR - A liquid seal mating system to accommodate thermal expansion during elevated-temperature operation, including a collar, sized and shaped to receive a discharge end of a gas-delivery conduit and a fence that surrounds the collar and is attached thereto, wherein when installed, the collar accommodates thermal expansion of the gas-delivery conduit along a longitudinal axis of the gas-delivery conduit and limits movement of the gas-delivery conduit perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. A method for suppressing bulk fluid motion in an elevated-temperature liquid seal, including attaching a mount to an outer shell of a liquid seal and receiving, within a mating collar, a discharge end of a gas-delivery conduit, the mating collar attached to the mount and being sized and shaped to accommodate thermal expansion of the gas-delivery conduit, filling the outer shell with liquid to submerge the discharge end of the gas-delivery conduit, and flowing gas through the gas-delivery conduit. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107088 | SPALL PLATE FOR CONSUMABLE COMBUSTOR SUPPORT STRUCTURES - A combustor may comprise an outer wall defining, at least, a portion of a combustion chamber. A dilution chute may extend from an interior surface of the outer wall. A support structure may extend between the dilution chute and the interior surface of the outer wall. A spall plate may extend from the interior surface of the outer wall. The spall plate may be located between the support structure and an outlet of the combustion chamber. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107089 | KNOB ASSEMBLY FOR COOK TOP - A knob assembly includes a front panel, a knob located at a front side of the front panel and configured to rotate based on operation by a user, a knob shaft that is coupled to the knob and that extends through the front panel, a supporting pipe that receives the knob shaft and that supports the knob shaft, the supporting pipe being configured to maintain a position relative to the front panel, a valve configured to control supply of gas to the appliance, a valve shaft connected to the valve and configured to control the valve to adjust a flow rate of gas based on rotation of the valve shaft, and a joint that couples the knob shaft to the valve shaft and that is configured to transfer at least one of a rotational motion or a linear motion of the knob shaft to the valve shaft. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107090 | INSULATION FILM - Aspects of the disclosure generally relate to an insulation film, including a thermal insulation film or an insulation film for a cooking appliance. The insulation film can include a substrate, a first layer comprising silver nanowires proximate to the substrate, and a second layer comprising porous alumina proximate to the first layer and distal from the substrate. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107091 | HEATING COOKER SYSTEM AND DEODORIZATION METHOD - Provided is a compact heating cooker system capable of discharging steam and smoke generated when heating and cooking food. A heating cooker system | 2022-04-07 |
20220107092 | KOREAN UNDERFLOOR HEATING BLOCK SET - The present invention relates to a Korean underfloor heating block set, and more specifically, to a Korean underfloor heating block set which makes it possible to more easily and quickly construct a Korean underfloor heating system when constructing or repairing Korean underfloor heating system of a structure such as a building, an apartment, a general house, etc., as well as to create a more eco-friendly residential space while providing effects beneficial to a human body through loess, sericite, precious serpentine, and gelite. Through the present invention, provided is an effect that makes it possible to safely insert, without misalignment, an XL-pipe that is bent to be rounded at a corner or an edge, by forming a lower plate pipe ( | 2022-04-07 |
20220107093 | UV LAMP AND ANTI-SCALE WATER TREATMENT WATER HEATER APPARATUS WITH SANITATION LOOP WITH TRANSPARENT WALL - A water heating and treatment system includes a water heater, a hot water outflow line from the water heater, and a cold water supply line to supply water to the water heater. The cold water supply line includes at least one of an anti-scale device, and a UV sanitation lamp. A mixing station supplies a temperature regulated heated water to one or multiple temperature zones. The water heater, the anti-scale device, the UV sanitation lamp, and the mixing station are contained in a single enclosure having at least one transparent wall through which components can be viewed. A method for treating hot water to suppress pathogens and undesired bacterial content in a domestic water system is also described. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107094 | HEATED WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM AND METHODS THERETO - A heated water device is disclosed. The heated water device includes a cold water tank configured to receive cold water from a cold water source and a hot water tank configured to receive water from a hot water source and discharge water to the cold water source. The heated water device includes a pump configured to selectively pump water from the hot water source and to the hot water tank and a valve configured to selectively permit water to flow from the hot water tank to the cold water source. The heated water device includes a thermoelectric generator configured to generate electrical energy from a water temperature differential between cold water in the cold water tank and heated water in the hot water tank. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107095 | Micro-Combined Heat and Power System with Exterior Generator and Heating System Compatibility and Method of Use - A micro-combined heat and power (mCHP) system includes a liquid cooled variable speed genset that is located to the exterior of a building and that is provides heat and power to the interior of the building. The genset may be configured to output an electrical supply of between approximately between 500W and 40 kW. A coolant loop may extend from the exterior genset to the interior of a building and is configured to reclaim heat from one or more sources of waste heat at the engine, generator, oil and/or exhaust. The reclaimed heat is then transferred, directly or indirectly, to the air flow path of a building heating system. In one embodiment, the reclaimed heat is transferred to a liquid circuit via a liquid-to-liquid heat exchanger and thence to the cold air intake of a forced air furnace via a liquid-to-air heat exchanger. A thermostat may control heat transfer from the mCHP to the heating system. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107096 | AIR GUIDING DEVICE, AIR CONDITIONER INDOOR UNIT AND AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM - An air guiding device, an air conditioner indoor unit, and an air-conditioning system are provided. The air guiding device has an air guiding part used for guiding a flow of air blown out of an air outlet of the air-conditioning system. The air guiding part is rotatable, so as to change an angle used by the air guiding part for guiding the flow of air. At least one side of the air guiding part, which is in an airflow flowing direction, is provided with a flow straightening grid. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107097 | VARIABLE REFRIGERANT FLOW SYSTEM WITH REHEATING OF DEHUMIDIFIED AIR - An apparatus includes a compressor, a first heat exchanger, a reheater, a first valve, a second heat exchanger, a four-way valve, a cap tube, and a blower. The compressor compresses a refrigerant. The blower moves air proximate the second heat exchanger to the reheater. During a heating mode of operation, the four-way valve is configured to direct refrigerant from the compressor to the second heat exchanger; the second heat exchanger is configured to use the refrigerant from the compressor to heat air proximate the second heat exchanger; and the cap tube is configured to allow refrigerant to bypass the reheater. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107098 | AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - When an outdoor air handler performs a heating humidifying operation and an air conditioner performs a cooling operation, a control device adjusts at least one of a to-be-supplied air temperature of the outdoor air handler, a to-be-supplied air flow rate of the outdoor air handler, a to-be-supplied water flow rate of the outdoor air handler, and a cooling temperature that is a temperature at an air heat exchanger of the air conditioner. The control device adjusts the to-be-supplied air temperature and the cooling temperature on the basis of dehumidification information, operation information, temperature information, and humidity information. The operation information is information regarding an operating state of the air conditioner. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107099 | DUAL HEATING OR COOLING SYSTEM AND ITS USE - The present invention relates to a radiation-emitting device ( | 2022-04-07 |
20220107100 | Room Humidifier - An evaporative humidifier including a wicking filter reduce the proclivity for mold growth using one or more of: a disinfecting light emitting diode (LED) and at least one sensor adapted to determine whether water is present in a particular area of the device and to operate a fan or blower while water is present. A method can include operating a blower that passes air about or through a humidifying wick that has been made wet by a supply of water; determining a first absolute or relative time at which the wick ceases to be made wet by the supply of water; and automatically deactivating the blower at a second absolute or relative time, wherein the second time is later than the first time by an amount of time sufficient to cause the wick to be dried by the blower. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107101 | Radiation Shielding Device For Meteorological Observation With Internal Air Circulation - A radiation shielding device for meteorological observation with internal air circulation including: a body for allowing meteorological sensors to be mounted therein; a cover for covering the body by engaging with the body; and a modified Venturi tube which is physically formed while the body and the cover are engaged with each other; wherein, the modified Venturi tube is configured as a first opening for receiving external air from an exterior of the body, a second opening for receiving internal air from an interior of the body, and a third opening for releasing the received external air and the received internal air, and wherein, the external air gets into the modified Venturi tube through the first opening, the internal air gets into the modified Venturi tube through the second opening, and the external air and the internal air are released from the modified Venturi tube through the third opening. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107102 | AIR CONDITIONING DEVICE - There is provided a system for controllably altering properties of a body of air comprising: at least one sensor for detecting properties of bodies of air; an air extraction unit for extracting quantities of air from a region containing air; an air provision unit for providing quantities of air to the region; and, a controller configured to: receive at least one indication of air temperature from the at least one sensor; calculate a first quantity of air to extract from the region and a second quantity of air to provide to the region based on an intended temperature change for the region, wherein the calculation is based on an indication of air temperature of air in the region from the sensor and properties of the second quantity of air; control the air extraction unit to extract the first quantity of air from the region; and, control the air provision unit to provide the second quantity of air from the region. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107103 | RETROFIT DAMPER SYSTEM WITH POWER MANAGEMENT - A damper system is configured for installation in ductwork including a duct supplying conditioned air through a register boot to a register vent. A damper is movable between a closed position and an open position. A control module includes a control module housing, a controller, a power supply and a transceiver. The controller monitors a remaining energy level of the power supply and transmits a first low battery message via the transceiver when the remaining energy level drops to a first energy threshold. The controller instructs the damper assembly to move to a predetermined position and to transmit a second low battery message via the transceiver when the remaining energy level drops to a second energy threshold. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107104 | HVAC SELF-BALANCING COMPONENTS AND CONTROLS - An intelligent self-balancing downstream device (e.g., air fixture or diffuser) that can obtain accurate flow measurements that can be used to perform the self-balancing in situ and during operation to satisfy a set point and without k factors or the use of TAB balancers. The downstream device may be controllable by a single software system or network accessible locally on site or remotely off site. The downstream device can operate in a single zone or be coupled with multiple like apparatuses for multi-zone operation. It is a high turndown ratio and self-balances, which can allow for continuous commissioning with built-in fault diagnostic systems and that may be used as a supply, return, or exhaust system, or a combination thereof. The downstream device can include multi-stage airflow control systems that operate progressively based on unique actuation mechanisms and/or algorithms that allow for precise flow control and feedback to self-balance and commission the system. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107105 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AIR TEMPERATURE CONTROL USING A TARGET TIME BASED CONTROL PLAN - A system for controlling the air temperature of a building using a control plan based on a target time. The system includes one or more temperature sensors, an indoor HVAC unit, an outdoor HVAC unit, and a controller. The controller is incorporated into one of the indoor HVAC unit or the outdoor HVAC unit. Further, the controller is communicatively coupled to the indoor HVAC unit, the outdoor HVAC unit, and the one or more temperature sensors. Furthermore, the controller is configured to selectively operate the indoor HVAC unit in accordance with a temperature control plan to reach a target air temperature at the one or more temperature sensors in a target time. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107106 | Systems and Methods for Refrigerant Leak Detection in a Climate Control System - Refrigerant leak detection systems as well as related climate control systems and methods are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, the refrigerant leak detection system includes a transmitter configured to emit an acoustic wave, and a receiver configured to detect the acoustic wave. The transmitter and the receiver are mounted within a space outside a conduit configured to carry a refrigerant of a climate control system. In addition, the refrigerant leak detection system includes a controller coupled to the transmitter and the receiver. The controller is configured to: determine a time of flight for the acoustic wave between the transmitter and the receiver, and determine whether a refrigerant is present in the space based on the time of flight. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107107 | Control Of Heat Exchange - Various embodiments include a method of controlling heat exchange via a terminal unit of a terminal-side circuit of a system for HVAC with a source-side circuit coupled to the terminal-side circuit comprising: reading a terminal-side supply temperature signal; producing a supply temperature from the terminal-side supply temperature signal; estimating a percentage demand signal as a function of the supply temperature; estimating an actual demand for power by rescaling a value of maximum available power by the percentage demand signal; comparing the actual demand for power to the value of maximum available power; and if the actual demand for power exceeds the value of maximum available power: producing a first flow control signal based on the value of maximum available power; and controlling a flow of a fluid through the source-side circuit based on the first flow control signal. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107108 | AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND CONTROL METHOD OF THE SAME - Provided are an electronic device and an air conditioning system capable of reducing an amount of power consumption while maintaining cooling capacity of the air conditioning system, by adaptively adjusting cold water temperature and coolant temperature in consideration of a change of a load. The electronic device according to an embodiment includes: a communicator configured to communicate with an air conditioner including a coil through which cold water flows and a valve for adjusting an amount of the cold water, a chiller unit, and a cooling tower; and a controller configured to determine a target open value of the valve based on a change amount of an air-conditioning load of the air conditioner, and control a temperature of the cold water supplied from the chiller unit to the air conditioner such that an open value of the valve adjust towards the target open value. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107109 | AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - An air-conditioning system includes an outside air processing device, an air-conditioning device, and a control unit. The outside air processing device adjusts the temperature of outside air taken thereinto, and supplies the outside air to a plurality of indoor spaces. The air-conditioning device includes a plurality of indoor units at least one of which is installed in each of a plurality of target spaces that are some or all of the indoor spaces. The air-conditioning device adjusts the temperatures of air in the target spaces. The control unit adjusts the flow rate of air blown into each target space by the outside air processing device in accordance with an operating state of the at least one of the indoor units to reduce power consumption of the air-conditioning system. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107110 | DEVICE-REGISTRATION-WORK ASSISTING SYSTEM - A device-registration-work assisting system includes a plurality of notification units, and a mobile terminal carriable by a worker. Each notification unit is built in or disposed near one of a plurality of devices subjected to registration work. The mobile terminal includes a display unit configured to display information regarding each of the devices, and a selection unit configured to select a corresponding one of the devices. The notification unit is configured to notify the worker by light, sound, or motion in response to the corresponding device being selected with the selection unit. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107111 | AIR TREATMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATING SUPPLY AIR - An air conditioning system for conditioning room air comprising an air supply device ( | 2022-04-07 |
20220107112 | PIPE CONNECTION STRUCTURE OF AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a pipe connection structure of an air conditioning system, wherein a corrugated pipe ( | 2022-04-07 |
20220107113 | Duct Support Device - A duct support device is provided. The device includes a clamp assembly having a channel dimensioned to removably secure to a support structure, wherein a width of the channel is selectively adjustable via actuation of a pair of clamp handles affixed to the clamp assembly. A first arm member is affixed to the clamp assembly at a proximal end of the first arm member. A second arm member is pivotally affixed to a distal end of the first arm member. A third arm member is perpendicularly affixed to a distal end of the second arm member. A brace is affixed to the third arm member parallel to a longitudinal axis of the third arm member, wherein the brace extends along a length of an upper side of the third arm member. In some embodiments, a fourth arm member is perpendicularly affixed to a distal end of the third arm member. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107114 | INDUCTION FLUID HEATER - A fluid induction heating system includes a heating apparatus having an outer shell and an inner tube. The outer shell may be insulative while the inner tube may be conductive. A fluid chamber may be defined within the outer shell. The area between inner tube and the outer shell may be an outer portion of the fluid chamber, while the area within the inner tube may an inner portion of the fluid chamber. The heating system may also include an electrical system, including electrical wiring around or near the exterior of the outer shell. The heating system may be used in a variety of fluid heating situations, such as pools, heaters, desalination, and energy generation. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107115 | IDENTIFICATION OF PREMATURE HEAT EXCHANGER FAILURE - A furnace with a condensing heat exchanger and a pH sensor, and a method of monitoring the furnace are provided. The furnace may include a condensate collector box and/or a condensate trap. At least one of the condensate collector box and/or the condensate trap may include pH sensor (e.g., disposed within the respective component). The pH sensor is configured to measure a pH level of the condensate from the condensing heat exchanger. The furnace may include a control board configured to receive the pH level from the pH sensor. The control board may be configured to trigger a notification and/or change the operation of the furnace (e.g., to dilute the condensate) based on the received pH level. The notification may include at least one of: an illumination of an indicator disposed on the furnace, and a transmission of a signal to a communicating device such as a thermostat. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107116 | Combustion Air Blower with Embossed Housing - A combustion air blower includes a blower housing, an impeller fan within the blower housing, and an embossment to restrict airflow from the combustion air blower. The blower housing has a discharge conduit defining a discharge passageway. The discharge conduit is adapted and configured to receive a baffle such that, when the baffle is received, the baffle extends inwardly into the discharge passageway from a first wall towards a second wall opposite the first wall. The baffle restricts airflow within the discharge passageway. The embossment is in the discharge passageway and in the second wall and extends towards the first wall such that the embossment restricts airflow within the discharge passageway. The embossment cooperates with a baffle to provide a reduced cross sectional area of the discharge passageway in comparison to an upstream portion. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107117 | D-SHAPED TORQUE TUBE AND BEARING ASSEMBLIES - A solar tracker including a drive device, a D-shaped torque tube section configured to be rotated by the drive device, and at least one bearing configured to receive the D-shaped torque tube section, the D-shaped torque tube being suspended between the drive device and the bearing. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107118 | METHODS AND FUNCTIONAL ELEMENTS FOR ENHANCED THERMAL MANAGEMENT OF PREDOMINANTLY ENCLOSED SPACES - Disclosed are methods and functional elements for enhanced thermal management of predominantly enclosed spaces. In particular, the invention enables the construction of buildings with reduced power requirements for heating and/or air-conditioning systems since under certain conditions less energy for heating or cooling is required to maintain, within certain boundaries, desirable temperatures inside such buildings, habitats, or other enclosed spaces. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107119 | CRYOCOOLER AND CONTROL METHOD OF CRYOCOOLER - A cryocooler includes a compressor, an expander that includes a motor and is driven by the motor, an inverter that controls an operation frequency of the motor, a high pressure line that connects the compressor to the expander such that a working gas is supplied from the compressor to the expander, a low pressure line that connects the compressor to the expander such that a working gas is collected from the expander to the compressor, a pressure measurement unit that is configured to measure pressures of the high pressure line and the low pressure line or to measure a differential pressure between the high pressure line and the low pressure line, and a controller that compares the differential pressure to a target pressure and controls the inverter such that the operation frequency of the motor is increased when the differential pressure exceeds the target pressure. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107120 | CONICAL REFRIGERANT COIL - A conical refrigerant coil comprises a plurality of pipes, each pipe arranged in a conical spiral and each pipe comprising a plurality of loops. At least some of the loops of each pipe of the plurality of pipes are arranged alternatingly along at least a portion of a length of the coil. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107121 | Refrigeration System with Combined Superheat and Subcooling Control - A controller for a refrigeration system includes a processing circuit having one or more processors and memory. The processing circuit is configured to calculate a superheat of a gas refrigerant exiting a first side of a subcooler based on a measured temperature and a measured pressure of the gas refrigerant and compare the calculated superheat to a superheat threshold. In response to a determination that the calculated superheat is less than the superheat threshold, the processing circuit closes an expansion valve to restrict a flow of the gas refrigerant through a second side of the subcooler. In response to a determination that the calculated superheat is equal to or greater than the superheat threshold, the processing circuit operates the expansion valve to drive a temperature of a subcooled liquid refrigerant exiting the second side of the subcooler to a subcooled liquid temperature setpoint. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107122 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR FLUID MANAGEMENT - A device comprises: a tube including a first open end portion and a second open end portion; a first mating interface positioned at the first open end portion; a second mating interface positioned at the second open end portion; a push button fitting detachably mating with the first mating interface, wherein the push button fitting includes a swivel nut, wherein the push button fitting is fluidly closed by default; and a low loss fitting detachably mating with the second mating interface, wherein the low loss fitting includes a swivel body, wherein the low loss fitting is fluidly closed by default. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107123 | AIR-CONDITIONING APPARATUS - An air-conditioning apparatus includes a main circuit in which a compressor, a flow switching device, an indoor heat exchanger, a pressure reducing device, and a plurality of parallel heat exchangers connected in parallel with each other are connected by pipes, a bypass pipe, a flow control device provided to the bypass pipe and configured to adjust a flow rate of refrigerant flowing through the bypass pipe, an evaporating pressure sensor configured to measure an evaporating pressure of the refrigerant, and a controller. The air-conditioning apparatus is configured to operate in a normal heating operation mode and a heating-defrosting operation mode. When an operation associated with the normal heating operation mode is switched to an operation associated with the heating-defrosting operation mode, the controller adjusts an opening degree of the flow control device using the evaporating pressure in the parallel heat exchanger and a driving frequency of the compressor. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107124 | Climate-Control System And Method Of Controlling The System - A system includes a heat-pump circuit and a heating-fluid circuit. The heat-pump circuit includes a compressor and a first condenser conduit. The heating-fluid circuit includes first, second, and third flow-paths. The third flow-path selectively communicates with the first and second flow-paths. The first flow-path includes a first valve. The first valve moves between an open position allowing fluid flow through the first flow-path and a closed position restricting fluid flow through the first flow-path. The second flow-path includes a second condenser conduit and a second valve. When the second valve is open, fluid flows through the second flow-path. In the closed position, the second valve restricts fluid flow through the second flow-path. The third flow-path includes a heat exchanger receiving fluid from the first flow-path when the first valve is in the open position and receiving fluid from the second flow-path when the second valve is in the open position. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107125 | CALIBRATION METHOD OF REFRIGERANT SATURATION TEMPERATURE IN A REFRIGERATION SYSTEM, A CONTROLLER FOR APPLYING SUCH A METHOD AND A COOLING MACHINE - The invention relates to a method of determining a refrigerant or a composition of refrigerants in a refrigeration system ( | 2022-04-07 |
20220107126 | MULTI-AIR CONDITIONER FOR HEATING AND COOLING OPERATIONS - The present disclosure provides a multi-air conditioner for heating/cooling operation including: at least one of indoor units for heating/cooling operation including an indoor heat exchanger respectively; and an outdoor unit for heating/cooling operation including a compressor, an outdoor heat exchanger, and a switching unit configured to be disposed in a discharge side of the compressor to switch a flow of refrigerant, wherein the outdoor unit for heating/cooling operation includes a receiver which selectively stores refrigerant or oil according to a cooling or heating operation mode and provides the stored refrigerant or oil to the compressor. Accordingly, in the accumulator of the multi-air conditioner for heating/cooling operation using the receiver, the receiver that is not used in the heating mode can be converted and used for oil storage, thereby preventing oil burnout without adding a structure. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107127 | DRAINLESS ICE MACHINE WITH CLEANING SYSTEM - An icemaker appliance includes a cabinet forming an ice storage compartment, a first reservoir provided within the ice storage compartment, a circulation system arranged within the first reservoir, an ice maker provided within the first reservoir to dispense ice into the ice storage compartment, a second reservoir connected to the ice storage compartment, a return line conduit connected to the second reservoir and the first reservoir to direct melt water from the second reservoir to the first reservoir, a second pump provided at the second reservoir to pump melt water through the return line conduit, and a cleanout line having a first end connected to the second reservoir and a second end exposed outside of the cabinet. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107128 | REFRIGERATION DOOR SYSTEM AND DOOR ASSEMBLY WITH DEFROSTING AND RELATED METHODS - A door assembly for a refrigeration door system with a defrosting feature. The door assembly also includes a door frame. The door frame may include a top member having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, and the top member may have a top conduit therein. The door frame may also include a first side member coupled transversely to the first end of the top member and having a first conduit therein, the first conduit being fluidly coupled to the top conduit, and a second side member coupled transversely to the second end of the top member and having a second conduit. The second conduit may be fluidly coupled to the top conduit. The door frame may further have orifices positioned along the top member, the first side member, and the second side member. The door assembly also includes a positive pressure source. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107129 | REFRIGERATOR - A refrigerator includes a cabinet having a storage space, a door configured to open and close the storage space, and a gap adjusting device configured to be provided between the cabinet and the door and to adjust a gap between the cabinet and the door, in which the gap adjusting device includes a seating part formed on the door, and an adjusting member which is detachably mounted on the seating part and is in contact with the cabinet in a state where the door is closed, a plurality of adjusting parts having different heights are formed on the adjusting member, and a gap between the cabinet and the door is adjusted according to a combination of a contact surface between the seating part and the adjusting part selected when the adjusting member is mounted. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107130 | REFRIGERATING AND FREEZING DEVICE - Disclosed is a refrigerating and freezing device, including a cabinet defining at least one storage compartment, at least one cabinet door configured to respectively open and close the at least one storage compartment, a refrigerating system configured to provide cooling capacity to the at least one storage compartment, and a heating unit. The heating unit includes a cylinder body disposed in one storage compartment and provided with a pick-and-place opening, a door body configured to open and close the pick-and-place opening, and an electromagnetic generating system configured to generate electromagnetic waves in the cylinder body to heat an object to be processed. The refrigerating and freezing device further includes a cabinet door detection device, and the cabinet door detection device is configured to detect open and closed states of the cabinet door corresponding to the storage compartment provided with the cylinder body; and the electromagnetic generating system stops generating electromagnetic waves when a corresponding cabinet door is in an open state, which can prevent electromagnetic waves in the heating unit from leaking and affecting the health of a user, thereby improving the safety of the refrigerating and freezing device. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107131 | REFRIGERATOR APPLIANCE AND METHODS OF USER IDENTIFICATION - A refrigerator appliance may include a cabinet, a door, a camera module, and a controller. The camera module may be mounted to the cabinet. The controller may be operably coupled to the camera module. The controller may be configured to initiate an operation routine. The operation routine may include initiating an image capture sequence at the camera module. The image capture sequence may include a two-dimensional image captured at the camera module. The operation routine may further include determining an appendage-occupied region within the two-dimensional image and analyzing the appendage-occupied region in response to determining the appendage-occupied region. The operation routine may still further include assigning a confidence score to a user profile stored in the controller based on analyzing the appendage-occupied region, comparing the assigned confidence score to a threshold score, and recording metadata regarding the two-dimensional image based on comparing the assigned confidence score. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107132 | CUSTOMIZABLE FOOD ITEM DISPLAY - The invention relates to a method of configuring a household appliance ( | 2022-04-07 |
20220107133 | MULTI-UNIT COMPRESSED AIR DRYING SYSTEM - A compressed air drying system is provided for removing moisture from compressed air. The system includes multiple air dryers that each remove moisture from a portion of the compressed air. The air dryers share a reservoir of liquid coolant that is used to cool the compressed air in each of the drying units. The reservoir has inlets for each of the drying units for the liquid coolant to return from the respective unit to the reservoir. The inlets are arranged in the reservoir to mix the incoming liquid coolant from the inlets to ensure that warm coolant from one of the inlets does not flow directly to an outlet of the reservoir. | 2022-04-07 |
20220107134 | METHOD FOR INDUCTIVELY HEATING STEEL INGOTS ON A TRANSPORT SHOE AND DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT THE METHOD | 2022-04-07 |
20220107135 | DETECTING LOSS OF CHARGE IN HVAC SYSTEMS - An HVAC system includes an evaporator, a first sensor coupled to the evaporator at a first position, and a second sensor operably coupled to the evaporator at a second position. The first sensor monitors a first temperature of the refrigerant flowing in the evaporator at the first position, which is adjacent to the evaporator inlet. The second sensor monitors a second temperature of the refrigerant flowing in the evaporator at the second position, which is downstream from the first position. The system includes a controller, which receives a first signal corresponding to the first temperature and a second signal corresponding to the second temperature. The controller determines, based on the received signals, a temperature difference between the second temperature and the first temperature. In response to determining that the temperature difference is greater than a predefined threshold value, the controller determines that a loss of charge has occurred. | 2022-04-07 |