18th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150113794 | Chassis Design and Component Layout for a Mini-ITX Format Computer - Chassis design and component layout for a mini-ITX format computer are disclosed herein. The essential practice of the design and layout described herein allows for expansion cards and normal size Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) cards in a slim mini-ITX format case. This is achieved through component layout and a special extension cable for the expansion slot on mini-ITX motherboards. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113795 | Manufacturing Process for a Custom Fit In-Ear Monitor Utilizing a Single Piece Driver Module - A method of fabricating a custom-fit in-ear-monitor (IEM) is provided that utilizes a pre-tuned, single piece driver module to simplify fabrication and reduce cost while insuring that the performance of the IEM consistently meets the acoustic goals set for the device. During fabrication the driver module, the drivers coupled to the module's driver ports, and the crossover circuit are installed in a custom-fit IEM shell such that the module's acoustic output is aligned with the output surface of the IEM shell. After installing the device components within the IEM shell, the shell is sealed. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113796 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING CURVED SECONDARY BATTERY - A method of manufacturing a curved secondary battery, the method including preparing a flat secondary battery such that the flat secondary battery includes an electrode assembly and a pouch accommodating the electrode assembly; primary shaping the secondary battery such that the primary shaping includes disposing the flat secondary battery in a first jig, and pressing the flat secondary battery to form a primarily-shaped secondary battery such that the primarily-shaped secondary battery has a first curvature radius; secondary shaping the secondary battery such that the secondary shaping includes disposing the primarily-shaped secondary battery in a second jig, and pressing the primarily-shaped secondary battery to form a secondarily-shaped secondary battery having a second curvature radius; and maintaining the secondarily-shaped secondary battery after forming thereof in the second jig for a predetermined time period. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113797 | ASSEMBLING DEVICE FOR BUSH - An assembling device for a bush may include: a bush unit mounted on a part; a connection unit of which the inside is locked and fixed to the bush unit; and a support unit coupled to the connection unit, and supporting the bush unit so as to prevent separation of the bush unit. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113798 | LIVE WORKING ROBOT FOR REPLACING INSULATOR STRING - A live working robot for replacing insulator string comprises four parts including a locating mechanism, a clamping mechanism, a transmission mechanism and working condition indicating lamps. The robot is supported to operate in a horizontal plane by an insulating pole. The robot is hung in a vertical plane to support operation by an insulating rope. The locating mechanism can grip a socket accurately, which can be indicated in place by a horizontally positioned lamp and a vertically positioned lamp. The clamping mechanism can clamp a W-pin for disassembling and assembling. The transmission mechanism can transmit the clamping mechanism to clamp, release, advance and retreat the clamp. Placement and clamping of the clamp can be indicated with a clamping position lamp and a limiting lamp. The live working robot can replace the insulator string without the need of power cut, is in simple structure, works reliably and accurately and is time and labor saving. The living working robot is used for maintenance of high voltage lines. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113799 | ELECTRONIC COMPONENT ASSEMBLY APPARATUS - An electronic component includes a wiring substrate having a first surface and a second surface, an electronic component body mounted on a first surface side of the wiring substrate, an external electrode formed on a second surface side of the wiring substrate which is opposite to the first surface side, the external electrode being electrically connected to the electronic component body, a heat generating member having a conductive property and having a higher resistivity than the external electrode, and a heat insulating layer disposed between the electronic component body and the heat generating member, the heat insulating layer having an insulating property and being formed of a material different from an other material of the wiring substrate. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113800 | INSULATED ELECTRIC WIRE - A method for producing an insulated electric wire comprises a first step of processing a copper alloy containing a tin and inevitable impurities into a fine wire having a diameter of 0.21 mm±0.008 mm, the tin being 0.30 wt % or more and 0.39 wt % or less, a second step of annealing the fine wire obtained in the first step so as to refine the fie wire to have an extension coefficient of 10% or more and 25% or less and a tensile strength of 300 MPa or more and 400 MPa or less, and a third step of twisting the seven fine wires having undergone the second step with a twist pitch of 15 mm±6 mm. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113801 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING GRAVURE PLATE, GRAVURE PRINTING METHOD, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ELECTRONIC COMPONENT - A method for manufacturing a gravure plate includes, setting a certain measurement area on a surface of the gravure plate, finding at least one of a spatial volume that is the total of the volume of a space formed by a plurality of cells located in the measurement area and an average depth obtained by dividing the spatial volume by a surface area of the measurement area, and adjusting, based on a relationship between at least one of the spatial volume and the average depth and an application thickness of a printing material after printing, at least one of the spatial volume and the average depth so as to fall within at least one of a specified value range for the spatial volume and a specified value range for the average depth determined in accordance with a target value range for the application thickness. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113802 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING RESIN MULTILAYER SUBSTRATE - A method of manufacturing a resin multilayer substrate with a cavity, includes stacking insulation substrates including thermoplastic resins and thermocompression-bonding the insulation substrates. At least one of the insulation substrates is formed by affixing a peelable carrier film to one main surface of the insulation substrate, making a cut in the insulation substrate having the carrier film affixed thereto, the cut being designed to form the cavity, penetrating the insulation substrate in a thickness direction and not penetrating the carrier film in a thickness direction, and removing the carrier film and a portion of the insulation substrate that is cut out by the cut. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113803 | WIRE HARNESS INCLUDING SHORT CIRCUIT AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR - A wire harness capable of forming a short circuit by use of a plurality of electric wires and a joint connector while being slenderized and reduced in weight. The wire harness includes a plurality of circuit modules each forming a short circuit. Each of the circuit modules, includes a plurality of electric wires, and a plurality of external-connection connectors, connected to respective first ends of the electric wires, and a joint connector, connected to respective second ends of the electric wires to short-circuit the electric wires. The electric wires constituting the circuit modules are bundled together so that the joint connector of each of the circuit modules is discretely disposed so as to be located in a vicinity of at least one of the external-connection connectors included in the circuit module, around which electric wires a binding tape is wound. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113804 | WIRE STRIP AND CRIMP TOOL - A system includes a tool having a first arm disposed along a motion plane, a hand-tool body coupled to the first arm, and a second arm rotatably coupled to the hand-tool body and disposed along the motion plane. The hand-tool body includes a first channel, a second channel, and a wire slot configured to receive an insulated wire, wherein the first channel intersects the second channel proximate to the wire slot. The second arm includes a stripping portion configured to reciprocate within the first channel, to cut insulation of the insulated wire, and to strip the insulation from an end portion of the insulated wire. The second arm also includes a crimping portion configured to reciprocate within the second channel and to crimp a terminal lug about the end portion of the insulated wire. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113805 | METHOD OF ASSEMBLING A GAS TURBINE ENCLOSURE - A method of assembling an enclosure of a gas turbine is provided. The method includes disposing gas turbine equipment in an interior of a frame at a first site, connecting wall panels to the frame to form a pre-assembled module at the first site, shipping the pre-assembled module from the first site to a second site and disposing the pre-assembled module proximate to the gas turbine such that the gas turbine equipment is exposed for connection to the gas turbine and a portion of the wall panels form a portion of an outer enclosure of the gas turbine and the gas turbine equipment. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113806 | METHOD FOR FILLING A HEAT STORAGE TANK WITH SOLID ELEMENTS - Method for filling a heat storage tank with solid elements having at least one first particle size greater than at least one second particle size, the method includingthe following steps: a) pouring a first quantity of solid elements of the first particle size into the tank, b) levelling said first quantity of solid elements of the first particle size so as to form a layer of a substantially constant height, c) pouring a second given quantity of solid elements of the second particle size over the layer of solid elements of the first particle size such that the solid elements of the second particle size flow between the solid elements of the first particle size and such that the elements of the second particle size are flush with the layer of the solid elements of the first particle size and so as to form an intermediate layer. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113807 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF HEAT PIPE STRUCTURE - A heat pipe structure and a manufacturing method of the heat pipe structure. The heat pipe structure includes a tubular body and a mesh body. The tubular body has a chamber. The chamber has a first side and a second side. A working fluid is contained in the chamber. The wall faces of the first and second sides are respectively formed with a first channel set and a second channel set. A first contact section and a second contact section are respectively formed at the junctions between the first and second channel sets and the wall faces of the first and second sides. The mesh body is disposed in the chamber and attached to the first and second contact sections. Accordingly, the thickness of the heat pipe is greatly reduced and the manufacturing cost of the heat pipe is lowered. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113808 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING HEAT PIPE WITH ULTRA-THIN CAPILLARY STRUCTURE - A method for manufacturing a heat pipe with an ultra-thin capillary structure comprises the steps of: (a) preparing a hollow tube body, and pre-manufacturing a capillary structure that is shaped as a thin plate, the capillary structure having an adhering surface attached to a partial portion of an inner wall of the tube body and a forming surface that is opposite to the adhering surface; (b) disposing the capillary structure into the tube body so as to let the adhering surface be attached to the partial portion of the inner wall of the tube body for positioning; and (c) pressing the tube body in order to let the inner wall of the tube body urge on a partial portion of the forming surface of the capillary structure, and a vapor channel being formed between the capillary structure and the inner wall of the tube body. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113809 | Method of manufacturing multi-element tungsten carbide jewelry rings - A method for manufacturing annular jewelry rings employing multiple annular elements, at least one of which is composed of tungsten carbide. All annular ring elements composed of tungsten carbide are produced directly from tungsten carbide plate. Using an electrical discharge machining apparatus employing a preformed cylindrical electrode, an aperture of predetermined diameter is drilled through a planar, tungsten carbide plate. Using a wire electric discharge machining apparatus, annular blanks are cut from the planar tungsten carbide plate, the outer surface of the annular blank being cylindrical and concentric with the inner, drilled surface of the annular blank. The inner and outer surfaces of the tungsten carbide annular blanks are cooperatively machined to allow additional annular elements composed of tungsten carbide and other materials to be integrally coupled to one another to form jewelry in the form of rings. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113810 | HANDHELD POWER TOOL - The invention relates to a handheld power tool having a linear actuator ( | 2015-04-30 |
20150113811 | HANDHELD POWER TOOL - A power hand tool comprising: a trigger ( | 2015-04-30 |
20150113812 | CUTTER FOR DOUBLE-EDGED EYELID-FORMING TAPE OR THREAD - [Object] To provide a cutter for a double-edged eyelid-forming tape or thread; after a double-edged eyelid-forming tape or thread has been attached to an eyelid, the cutter can perform cutting treatment on an extra portion of the tape or thread with a simpler manipulation in an extremely safe manner. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113813 | CIRCLE CUTTER FOR FABRIC - A fabric circle cutter having a cutter base, a pivot pin assembly, and a blade assembly. The cutter base has a flat, smooth bottom surface with a turned up edge. The cutter base also has a raised base section which has a pivot point slide slot. The pivot pin assembly is slidably mounted on the raised base section and slidably mated with the pivot point slide slot which provides for selective positioning of the pivot pin assembly. The blade assembly has a rotary blade with a blade axis which is alined approximately horizontally with and approximately parallel to the center line of the pivot point slide. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113814 | CONVERTIBLE ZERO-CLEARANCE CIRCULAR SAW - A portable zero clearance circular saw including a motor flame portion with a transverse oriented drive shaft and arbor coupled to the drive shaft, a handle portion with, a hand grip coupled to the motor frame portion aft end, a planar blade deck on a first lateral side, a movable blade shield rotatably mounted coaxial with the drive shaft and having a sidewall with a edge face coplanar with the blade deck, a trigger proximate the hand grip to move the blade shield, and a blade couplable to the drive shaft against the arbor, such that the blade outer surface is flush with the blade deck and blade shield sidewall. The handle portion may be rotatably coupled to the motor frame portion, and may include two laterally disposed blade shield triggers operably coupled to the blade shield via a dual pulley system. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113815 | Compact Power Tool Handle - A power tool can have a compact power tool handle. A compact power tool handle can be used in a jigsaw, or any other power tool with a handle. Optionally, the power tool can have a compact power tool handle which has an AC compact variable switch which can control the speed of a motor of the power tool. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113816 | PIVOTING RAZOR - A razor having a pivotable blade unit which is biased into a rest position by a biasing plunger. The razor includes a stabilizing bore in which a penetrating portion of the biasing plunger is configured to reciprocate. The largest cross-section of the penetrating portion has a shape which differs from the shape of the smallest cross-section of the stabilizing bore in order to lower the contact area between the penetrating portion of the biasing plunger and the stabilizing bore. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113817 | Magnetically Mounted Door Hardware Template - A magnetically mounted template for identifying the optimum installation location for a door hardware device. The template has a working element that engages a cooperating door hardware device, for example, a working latch that engages a bolt. The template is particularly suitable for installing electrically operable door hardware devices, such as electric strikes, which require wiring as well as mechanical attachment to a door frame or door. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113818 | SAW CHAIN DEPTH GAUGE FILING TEMPLATE - The invention relates to a saw chain depth gauge filing template ( | 2015-04-30 |
20150113819 | Five Vial Level - A level for determining the orientation of a structure that includes a plurality of bubble vials that are secured within the level body in a manner such that, if any one of the bubble vials become broken or otherwise damaged, it can be easily replaced and the level need not be discarded. The body of the level of the invention includes an upper surface having a pair of viewing openings for viewing certain of the bubble vials and a lower surface having a pair of viewing openings for viewing certain of the bubble vials. The level also includes a bulls-eye level that is mounted on the upper surface of the level body and a plurality of magnets that are mounted on the lower surface of the level body for engagement with the structure to be oriented. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113820 | ARM TYPE THREE-DIMENSIONAL MEASURING MACHINE AND INCLINATION CORRECTION METHOD OF BASE PART FOR SUPPORTING ARM TYPE THREE-DIMENSIONAL MEASURING MACHINE - An arm type three-dimensional measuring machine includes: a multi-jointed arm mechanism comprising a probe in a distal end; a processing part for computing a position of said probe; and an inclinometer configured to detect an inclination amount of a base part from a vertical direction in the base part for supporting the multi-jointed arm mechanism, wherein the processing part computes a position of the probe using the base part as a criterion and corrects the position of the probe using the base part as the criterion in a time-series manner based on an output from the inclinometer. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113821 | Marking Implement For Measuring Apparatus - A marking implement for a measuring apparatus in one example has a measuring extension with an upper surface with markings thereon and a lower surface. The marking implement in one example includes an upper clamp portion and a lower clamp portion having: a marking implement receiving device on the lower surface of the lower clamp. The marking implement in one example also has a hinge comprising the first hinge portion and second hinge portion and a clasp allowing for selective control of rotational movement of the hinge. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113822 | CENTRIFUGAL MOISTURE REMOVAL DEVICE - A centrifugal moisture removal device includes a rotating mechanism and a fixing mechanism. The rotating mechanism includes a rotating bracket and a rotary driving member. The rotating bracket includes two sleeving portions. The fixing mechanism includes two positioning members, two clamping members, and two line driving members. Each clamping member includes a moving staff, an elastic member, and a sensing member. A first end portion of the moving staff passes through a sleeving portion and is mounted on a positioning member. The elastic member is sleeved on the moving staff. A first end portion of the elastic member resists the sleeving portion. A second end portion of the elastic member resists a second end portion of the moving staff. Each line driving member is set above the second end portion of a moving staff. The sensing member senses when the workpiece arrives at the positioning member. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113823 | HAIR DRYER CAPABLE OF ADJUSTING VOLUME OF UNHEATED AIR DISCHARGED AT SAME TIME AS HOT AIR - According to the hair dryer of the present invention, which is capable of adjusting the volume of unheated air discharged at the same time as hot air; the hot air is discharged through a first discharge outlet and, simultaneously, the unheated air is discharged through a second discharge outlet, and damage to hair caused by hot drying can be prevented by alternately using the hot air and the unheated air while the hair dryer is in use. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113824 | DRYING CABINET FOR CLOTHING AND SPORTS EQUIPMENT - The present invention relates to a cabinet for storage and drying of sports equipment and/or clothes. This cabinet has doors, an air circulation fan and an exhaust vent at the bottom, an intake vent at the top, and suspending means for suspending articles such as sports equipment or clothes. Turning on the fan activates active drying of the articles. Additionally, the present invention relates to a method of storing and drying articles comprising suspending the articles in a cabinet with doors, the interior of said cabinet comprising an air circulation fan and an exhaust vent at the bottom; an intake vent at the top; and suspending means for suspending the articles. The articles that are difficult or take more time to dry can be placed closest to the fan. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113825 | DRYING CABINET FOR CLOTHING AND SPORTS EQUIPMENT - The present invention relates to a cabinet for storage and drying of sports equipment and/or clothes. This cabinet has doors, an air circulation fan and an exhaust vent at the bottom, an intake vent at the top, and suspending means for suspending articles such as sports equipment or clothes. Turning on the fan activates active drying of the articles. Additionally, the present invention relates to a method of storing and drying articles comprising suspending the articles in a cabinet with doors, the interior of said cabinet comprising an air circulation fan and an exhaust vent at the bottom; an intake vent at the top; and suspending means for suspending the articles. The articles that are difficult or take more time to dry can be placed closest to the fan. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113826 | SUBSTRATE PLACING TABLE AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS - A peripheral member having the temperature thereof controlled to a first temperature; a center member, which is not in contact with the peripheral member and has the temperature thereof controlled to a second temperature; a periphery placing member having the peripheral portion of the wafer placed thereon; and a center placing member having the center portion of the wafer W placed thereon. The periphery placing member and the center placing member respectively have shapes different from those of the peripheral member and the center member so as to correspond to processing distribution. A portion of the periphery placing member is heat-insulated by having a gap formed between the portion and the center member. A portion of the center placing member is heat-insulated by having a gap formed between the portion and the peripheral member. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113827 | WARDROBE FOR DRYING CLOTHING AND SPORTS EQUIPMENT - The present invention relates to a wardrobe for storage and drying of sports equipment and/or clothes. This wardrobe has an opening, an air circulation fan and an exhaust vent at the bottom, an intake vent at the top, and suspending means for suspending articles such as sports equipment or clothes. Turning on the fan activates active drying of the articles. Additionally, the present invention relates to a method of storing and drying articles comprising suspending the articles in a wardrobe, the interior of said wardrobe comprising an air circulation fan and an exhaust vent at the bottom; an intake vent at the top; and suspending means for suspending the articles. The articles that are difficult or take more time to dry can be placed closest to the fan. The wardrobe can have a rigid or flexible interior cavity and the flexible wardrobe can be capable of hanging on a rod and additionally can be packed in a bag with or without a kit with support poles and feet. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113828 | CUSHIONING SHEET FOR IMPROVING BODY BALANCE AND BLOOD FLOW - The present invention relates to a cushioning sheet for improving body balance and blood flow. The cushioning sheet includes a base which has a plurality of first through holes formed therein, a plurality of cushioning members which support the base, have a first cushioning space for relieving pressure applied from the outside formed thereby, and further have a second through hole formed between the first cushioning space and the outside, and a sensing unit which senses at least one of temperature and pressure applied to a plurality of the cushioning members. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113829 | Fluid-Filled Chamber With Stitched Tensile Member - A chamber for receiving a pressurized fluid may include a tensile member extending between a first chamber barrier layer and a second chamber barrier layer and including a plurality of tethers extending between the first tensile member layer and the second tensile member layer. The chamber may include stitching through the tensile member in a stitched region. When the chamber is pressurized with the pressurized fluid, a substantial majority of the first tensile member layer is separated from the second tensile member layer by a distance that corresponds to a length of the plurality of tethers. In addition, the first tensile member layer is held in contact with the second tensile member layer by the stitching in the stitched region, thereby forming an area of the chamber having a reduced thickness relative to adjacent portions of the chamber. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113830 | HEEL GRIP INSERT - Heel grip inserts and related methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a heel grip insert may include first and second receptacles. The first receptacle may be to receive a heel of a foot, and may be defined by an under-foot portion, a back portion extending away from the under-foot portion, and opposing side portions joining the under-foot and back portions. The second receptacle may be to receive a heel collar of a shoe, and may be defined by the back portion and a lip portion, the lip portion angled away from the first receptacle. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113831 | WATER REPELLANT FOOTWEAR COVER - A water repellant footwear cover for insertion over cleated footwear including an upper component and a sole component. The upper component includes a foot insertion opening and the sole component includes several apertures, namely, two front through-holes for receiving a pair of front or toe cleats typically associated with cleated footwear, two rear through-holes for receiving a pair of rear or heel cleats typically associated with cleated footwear, a front cleat opening for receiving a group of front cleats, and a rear cleat opening for receiving a group of rear cleats. The upper component and sole component preferably are made up of a layered system of materials including an outer nylon layer, a middle neoprene layer, and an inner nylon layer. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113832 | Sport Footwear for Practicing Winter Sports - Sport footwear for practicing winter sports comprising a shell ( | 2015-04-30 |
20150113833 | REMOVABLE ACCESSORIES FOR FOOTWEAR AND FOOTWEAR WITH REMOVABLE ACCESSORIES - Footwear having an upper section for extending over a wearer's foot, the surface having an opening, and an accessory having a projection received in the opening, and an accessory for footwear. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113834 | Footwear Incorporating A Tensile Element With A Deposition Layer - An article of footwear may have an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The upper includes a base layer, a plurality of strand segments, and a deposition layer. The base layer has a first surface and an opposite second surface. The strand segments are located adjacent to the first surface and extend substantially parallel to the first surface for a distance of at least five centimeters. The deposition layer is deposited upon the first surface and the strand segments, and the deposition layer is joined with the first surface and the strand segments. The deposition layer is applied using a screen printing process. Different inks can be used during the screen printing process to form the deposition layer and an indicia layer. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113835 | SHOE PAD FOR ATTACHMENT TO THE OUTER SOLE OF A SHOE - Described is a shoe pad for attachment to the outer sole of a shoe. The shoe pad includes a body having a first side configured for engaging a stepping surface and a second side configured for attachment to the outer sole of the shoe. The first and second sides are offset by a thickness of the body. A decorative wrap is attached to the body at least partially about an outer perimeter of the body in a direction transverse to the body thickness. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113836 | WATERPROOF AND VAPOR-PERMEABLE SHOE, PARTICULARLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY OF THE SAFETY TYPE OR THE LIKE - A waterproof and vapor-permeable shoe, including: an upper assembly, which is composed of at least one upper and a waterproof and vapor-permeable functional layer internal thereto, a tread portion joined to the upper assembly below the upper assembly, at least one vapor permeation layer provided below the foot insertion space formed inside the shoe. At least one opening is provided lateral with respect to the shoe proximate to a region of connection of the upper assembly to the tread portion, the at least one opening being open toward a perimetric edge of the at least one vapor permeation layer. The shoe further includes, interposed between the perimetric edge and the at least one opening, selectively: at least one waterproof and vapor-permeable functional element, at least one functional portion of the functional layer. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113837 | RETRACTABLE HIGH HEEL FOR SHOES - A retractable heel for a shoe is described herein comprising an upper heel body and a retractable lower heel body. The lower heel body is may be placed in at least two configurations. In a first configuration, with the lower heel body retracted, the upper heel body may contact the ground when the shoe is worn. In a second configuration, with the lower heel body not retracted, the upper heel body may not contact the ground when the shoe is worn, being prevented from doing so by the lower heel body. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113838 | TRACTION ENHANCEMENT DEVICES AND RELATED PACKAGES OF TRACTION ENHANCEMENT DEVICES - A traction enhancement device for installation to a sole of a shoe includes a generally rigid support layer having opposing first and second surfaces, an adhesive material coupled to the first surface of the support layer for coupling the traction enhancement device to the sole of the shoe, and a gritty material coupled to the second surface of the support layer for enhancing traction of the sole of the shoe. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113839 | Static Locking Apparatus for Rotatable Connector Pin Assembly - A ground engaging wear member is telescoped onto and releasably retained on a support member by a connector pin assembly extending through aligned openings in the wear and support members. A pin portion of the assembly is rotatable relative to the wear and support members between locking and unlocking positions in which opposite end tabs of the pin respectively block and unblock removal of the wear member from the support member. A drive bolt is threaded into an end or the pin and is connected to locking structure within the pin. Rotation of the bolt in one direction rotates the pin to and statically locks it in its locking position, while rotation of the bolt in the opposite direction rotates the pin to and statically locks it in its unlocking position. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113840 | ELECTRIC FIREPLACE - An electric fireplace, comprising a main body, a control panel, a control circuit and a driving mechanism; the main body includes a housing and a simulation device, the simulation device and the control circuit are disposed inside the housing, the simulation device, the control panel, the driving mechanism are respectively electrically connected to the control circuit; the control panel is pivot joint to an edge of the front wall of the housing; the driving mechanism is connected to the control panel to make the control panel with an unfold state and a fold state with respect to the main body, with a concealable control panel, the appearance of the electric fireplace is more like traditional firewood fireplace, and the consumers can get a better view of flame, the present invention is simple structural and easy to manufacture. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113841 | ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY ASSEMBLY - In one aspect, an alphanumeric display assembly includes a printed circuit board (PCB), a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) and a plurality of light reflecting cups. The PCB has a front side and a rear side and includes a plurality of holes extending through the PCB between the front and rear sides. The holes are arranged to form an alphanumeric indicium. The LEDs are mounted to the PCB on the rear side. At least one LED is mounted adjacent to each hole. The plurality of light reflecting cups are mounted to the PCB on the rear side. Each light reflecting cup covers the at least one LED and the adjacent hole, and is spaced from the at least one LED and the adjacent hole to reflect light from the LEDs through the holes so the alphanumeric indicium is visible from the front side. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113842 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ILLUMINATING A SPORTS FIELD - A system for illuminating a sports field covered with turf. The system includes: a plurality of light arrays configured to be positioned in a spaced-apart manner under a portion of the turf and oriented to emit light upwards through the turf; and a control system for selectively controlling activation of the light arrays to provide illuminated advertising on the sports field. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113843 | Magnetic Fastener for Competitive Athletics - Embodiments of the invention affix numbering indicators to clothing of competitors during competitive events. A strong magnetic attraction in conjunction with an interaction between a projection on the bottom surface of a top magnetically attractive member and a hole in the bottom magnetically attractive member resists movement of the numbering indicator, while allowing lateral repositioning. The two magnetically attractive members can be encased in a water-resistant material to prevent degradation or discoloration by exposure to sweat. A graphical layer affixed to the upper surface of the top magnetically attractive member can display a custom visual depiction, such as a brand logo or advertisement. Additionally, a transparent layer can be affixed to the graphical layer to protect it from degradation while also permitting a substantially clear view of the visual depiction. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113844 | Safety Sign System - A safety sign system comprises one or more traffic or informational signs, an expandable pole, a detachable umbrella canopy assembly, and a safety finial assembly. The signs are removably attached to a sleeve that surrounds a portion of a pole and rests upon a sign support. The sleeve with the signs attached swivels about the pole. The umbrella canopy assembly is attached to an upper end of the pole and may include additional features including reflective tape, vents, drop-down flaps, reflective coating, and lights. The safety finial assembly is removably attached to the top of the umbrella canopy assembly and may include flag supports, removable flags, and a safety light assembly. The safety sign system optionally further comprises a collapsible seat, a beverage holder, a satellite tracking device, a communication device, a base, and a control panel for operating the safety light and other features. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113845 | Law Enforcement Officer Identifier - Disclosed herein is a device and method directed to assisting individuals in identifying the wearer of the device. More specifically, the present invention generally relates to a device and method of use directed to assisting individuals in identifying the wearer of the device as a law enforcement officer (LEO) from various viewing angles of the wearer in lighted and unlighted environmental conditions. In one embodiment the device is comprised of identification elements, attachment elements, and quick disconnect elements. In another embodiment, the device is comprised of at least four identification elements, the attachment elements formed to hold two of the identification elements in the front and two in the back of the wearer of the device, and quick disconnect elements positioned along the attachment elements so that the wearer of the device can quickly interchange the identification elements and/or remove the device from the wearer. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113846 | Combination Picture Frame and Jewelry Box - Disclosed is a combination picture frame and jewelry box. The device includes a first section that is hingedly attached to a second section. In one embodiment, the first section and the second section may resemble a steamer trunk. The first and second section can be manipulated into an open position and a closed position. The first and second section can remain securely closed in a closed position via a locking mechanism, which includes a keyhole that is disposed in the first section. The first section further includes a picture frame, while the second section includes a mirror. Each of the first and second sections includes a defined interior volume that is compartmentalized to organize various jewelry items such as rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and the like. In this way, the present invention provides a jewelry box with multiple features to reduce clutter and to increase versatility. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113847 | Counting Device - Counting device designed to determine the number of shots and cartridges in a weapon, which comprises an activator sensor ( | 2015-04-30 |
20150113848 | Pump-Action Firearm with Bolt Carrier Locking Mechanism and Folding Butt Stock - A firearm comprising a barrel, a handguard disposed around the barrel; a manually operated pump-action reload mechanism, the pump-action reload mechanism comprising a hand-held actuation arrangement and a fore-end body, the fore-end body disposed around the barrel between the handguard and the barrel, and the hand-held actuation arrangement coupled to the fore-end body to operate the pump-action reload mechanism. In addition, or alternatively, the firearm may include a bolt carrier locking mechanism and/or a butt stock that may be folded on either side of the receiver. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113849 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR A BALLISTICALLY LAUNCHED DELIVERY DEVICE - An apparatus and method of launching and retrieving a ballistically launched delivery device. A replaceable bullet trap with an axial cavity may be inserted into a launch delivery tube. The launch delivery tube may be attached to a ballistic muzzle. A projectile may be fired from the ballistic muzzle through the delivery tube and into the axial cavity of the replaceable bullet trap. An impulse and momentum of mass of the projectile may be transferred from the projectile to the replaceable bullet trap and then to the launch delivery tube to launch the launch delivery tube from the ballistic muzzle. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113850 | Non-Marring Gun Hook - The present disclosure provides a device for supporting and displaying a handgun. In various embodiments, the device comprises a moisture barrier back plate, a pair of opposing looped fingers extending from the back plate, and at least one retention hook extending from a top portion of the back plate. Each looped finger comprises an upper support arm and a lower support arm, and each retention hook is structured and operable to be disposed within a hole in a display panel to connect and retain the device on the display panel. The device is fabricated of a non-marring material, e.g., a polymer or synthetic material such as Acrylic, Nylon 6, Carbon Fiber, etc., that will not scratch, abrade or mar any portion of the firearm. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113851 | REALTIME MEMORIALIZATION FIREARM ATTACHMENT - A firearm accessory that includes a body that is demountably attached to a firearm, the body containing: a camera; a microphone; a memory chip; a micro-controller operable to record a user's firearm activity into the memory chip as captured by the camera and the microphone; and, a trigger-switch mechanism demountably attached to a firearm-handle operable by a user's finger to turn the contents of the body on but not off. The body disposed on a firearm further includes a plurality of electronic components operable to: record audio, video, location, time, and date, at the time of usage of a firearm; and transmit the recorded a record audio, video, location, time, and date, outside of the body through a wire, a portable memory card, or wirelessly in realtime. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113852 | FISHING NET AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A fishing net includes a hoop formed of a section of tubing bent to a loop-like configuration, the hoop defining a net opening. An elongate handle is secured to the hoop at a proximal portion thereof, and a net bag is supported on the hoop. The hoop is formed with a cross-sectional profile that varies along at least a portion of the length of the section of tubing. A method of forming a hoop for a fishing net is also provided. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113853 | FISH STRIKE DETECTION METHODS AND APPARATUS - Systems and methods for detecting fishing conditions are disclosed. An example system includes a housing having a first portion connected to a second portion to create a watertight seal. The example housing encloses, for example, sensors configured to measure force applied to the housing and a processor to determine acceleration based on an output from the sensor, and to determine if the sensor output indicates a fish strike. Other sensors (such as sensors to measure water clarity, temperature, acidity, and the like) can also be included within the housing. The example housing also includes a transceiver communicatively coupled to the processor configured to wirelessly transmit an indication of the fish strike or other water conditions based on data received from the sensor(s). In an embodiment, the system provides for data aggregation, enabling anglers to ascertain fishing conditions based on data from a plurality of sensors over a wide geographic area. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113854 | Foldable Frame for Transporting Fishing Equipment - Foldable frame devices designed to transport fishing equipment and assorted items while functioning as a table and which are capable of being stored in confined spaces are disclosed. In an aspect, a foldable frame device may be carried by a user. The foldable frame device includes a rotating flat surface area which may be moved between a folded position and a usable position. In the folded position, the foldable frame device has a compact profile, thereby occupying a small amount of space for transportation or storage when not in use. In the usable position, the flat surface area extends away from the frame and may support items, such as fishing equipment. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113855 | METHOD OF FUMIGATION OF BURROWING VERMIN TUNNELS - A method for the extermination of burrowing vermin is disclosed. The method employs a smoke generating fluid formed of castor oil or castor oil in a mix with secondary components. The fluid is heated to a smoking temperature and the smoke is mixed with a pressurized airflow to communicate the smoke to the tunnels occupied by the burrowing vermin to remove them, and to leave a residue from the smoke which exudes an order deterring the re-occupancy of the tunnels. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113856 | GRAIN PEST CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD - A grain pest control apparatus includes an input unit adapted to accept input of grain; a heating unit adapted to heat the grain supplied from the input unit; and a removal unit adapted to remove heat from the grain heated by the heating unit, wherein the removal unit includes a cylindrical body provided with an air passage hole in a wall surface and adapted to receive the heated grain and a heat collecting chamber installed by surrounding the cylindrical body and connected to an exhaust channel, and removes heat from the heated grain by causing air supplied into the cylindrical body to pass through the air passage hole and escape via the heat collecting chamber. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113857 | LIQUID FUEL COMPOSITIONS - A liquid fuel composition comprising: | 2015-04-30 |
20150113858 | LIQUID FUEL COMPOSITIONS - Certain UV filter compounds improve the combustion properties of diesel fuel compositions, and in particular modify the ignition delay and/or modify the burn period and/or modify the peak pressure and/or increase the cetane number of the liquid fuel composition. A liquid fuel composition is provided containing:
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20150113859 | USE OF POLYALKYLENE GLYCOL TO REDUCE FUEL CONSUMPTION - The use of a polyalkylene glycol of formula HO—(A—O) | 2015-04-30 |
20150113860 | FUEL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING HYDROPHOBIC DERIVATIVES OF GLYCERINE - The object of the present invention relates to a composition that can be used as fuel comprising: at least one hydrocarbon mixture at least one hydrophobic ketal or acetal of glycerine. Said composition can be advantageously used as fuel for diesel or gasoline engines. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113861 | HIGH OCTANE UNLEADED AVIATION GASOLINE - High octane unleaded aviation gasoline having low aromatics content and a T10 of at most 75° C., T40 of at least 75° C., a T50 of at most 105° C., a T90 of at most 135° C., a final boiling point of less than 210° C., an adjusted heat of combustion of at least 43.5 MJ/kg, a vapor pressure in the range of 38 to 49 kPa and a freezing point of less than −58° C. is provided. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113862 | HIGH OCTANE UNLEADED AVIATION GASOLINE - High octane unleaded aviation fuel compositions having a CHN content of at least 97.2 wt %, less than 2.8 wt % of oxygen content, a T10 of at most 75° C., T40 of at least 75° C., a T50 of at most 105° C., a T90 of at most 135° C., a final boiling point of less than 210° C., an adjusted heat of combustion of at least 43.5 MJ/kg, a vapor pressure in the range of 38 to 49 kPa is provided. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113863 | ADDITIVE COMPOSITIONS AND USE THEREOF FOR IMPROVING THE COLD PROPERTIES OF FUELS AND COMBUSTIBLES - The present disclosure relates to additive compositions and their use for improving the low temperature properties of motor fuels and fuels. The additive compositions include at least one modified alkylphenol-aldehyde resin and at least one filterability additive chosen from:
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20150113864 | USE OF A COMPLEX ESTER TO REDUCE FUEL CONSUMPTION - The use of a complex ester obtainable by esterification reaction between aliphatic linear or branched C | 2015-04-30 |
20150113865 | HIGH OCTANE UNLEADED AVIATION GASOLINE - High octane unleaded aviation fuel composition having high aromatics content and CHN content of at least 97.8 wt %, less than 2.2 wt % of oxygen content, a T10 of at most 75° C., T40 of at least 75° C., a T50 of at most 105° C., a T90 of at most 135° C., a final boiling point of less than 190° C., an adjusted heat of combustion of at least 43.5 MJ/kg, a vapor pressure in the range of 38 to 49 kPa is provided. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113866 | HIGH OCTANE UNLEADED AVIATION GASOLINE - High octane unleaded aviation fuel compositions having high aromatics content and a CHN content of at least 98 wt %, less than 2 wt % of oxygen content, an adjusted heat of combustion of at least 43.5 MJ/kg, a vapor pressure in the range of 38 to 49 kPa, freezing point is less than −58° C. is provided. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113867 | USE OF AN ALKOXYLATED POLYTETRAHYDROFURAN TO REDUCE FUEL CONSUMPTION - The use of an alkoxylated polytetrahydrofurane of formula | 2015-04-30 |
20150113868 | Advanced wood pellet - The present invention relates generally to an advanced wood pellet used for producing energy where under combustion, the advanced wood pellet produces vapors that have less acid, burns hotter, and thereby burns more completely resulting in less ash during combustion when compared to traditional wood pellets. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113869 | Modular Plant Growing System with Support and Protection Features - A plant growing system protects plants during spring, for early and/or fast growth, and supports the plants later in the growing season. Frames hold panels that protect the plants by enclosing, shielding, and/or shading the interior growing space, and upon removal of the panels, the frames may support the larger plants and their fruit/vegetables. Multiple cooperating frames pivotally connect to form modular units of various sizes and shapes, and a latching/locking feature may stabilize the unit by preventing accidental disconnection of the frames. The frames may include feature(s) that allow, and stabilize, stacking of multiple units for accommodating taller plants. The panels held by the frames may be translucent/transparent, opaque, or a combination of the two, for customizing the interior environment inside each modular unit to the plant(s), the time of year, and/or the location and climate. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113870 | IN SITU PRODUCTION OF FERTILIZER - A system for creating a nitrate combined with a liquid. A corona discharge cell to generate an electrical field. The corona discharge cell further comprising a conduit to pass air through the electrical field to produce nitric oxide NO, wherein the air comprises a mixture of at least nitrogen N | 2015-04-30 |
20150113871 | PLANT GROWTH SUBSTRATE MEDIUM - The present disclosure provides materials and methodology for growing plants, such as small fruit plants. For example, and in one embodiment, agricultural by-products, such as nut shells, could be used as or in a plant growth medium for growing a strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and/or black-raspberry. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113872 | FAST GROWING PLANTS OF THE FAMILY VIOLACEAE - The present invention relates to a plant of the family Violaceae, in particular to a pansy plant having shortened growing time. In particular, a plant of the invention grows significantly faster than a control plant when grown at the same time and under the same conditions. Methods of growing a pansy plant of the invention and uses thereof are also provided. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113873 | HYDROPHILIZATION POLYMERS AND METHODS FOR USE - Soil/seed hydrophilization polymers comprising: monomer A | 2015-04-30 |
20150113874 | APPARATUS FOR WATERING PLANTS - An apparatus to water plants made from a pliable and flexible sheet that, in a storage position, comprises a plane. The apparatus includes an elongated main part with a central, longitudinal axis. The main part includes a first arm that extends along a first edge of the main part on a first side of the longitudinal axis, a second arm that extends along a second edge of the main part on a second side of the longitudinal axis, and a foot that extends along the longitudinal axis between the arms. In an operational state of the apparatus, the edges of the main part are bent up and out from the longitudinal axis and the arms are attached to each other to form a bridge over the main part by a releasable fastener such that the main part forms a trough-shaped bottom along the longitudinal axis. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113875 | Apparatus and Method for Optimizing Delivery of Nutrients in a Hydroponics System - A method and apparatus for improving nutrient delivery to plants in a hydroponics system is disclosed. A farming assembly in accordance with the various embodiments of the present invention include a frame ( | 2015-04-30 |
20150113876 | DOOR CLOSER ASSEMBLY - A door closer comprises a piston cooperating with a rotating pinion. Upon rotation of the pinion in the door opening direction, the piston moves toward the second end of the housing forcing fluid from a second variable volume chamber through a passage to a first variable volume chamber and compressing a spring assembly for storing energy. The spring assembly urges the piston toward the first end of the housing for forcing fluid from the first variable volume chamber to the second variable volume chamber and rotating the pinion in the door closing direction. A controller controls the position of a valve in the passage based on the sensed angular position of a door and the position of the valve for determining the amount of hydraulic fluid flowing through the valve. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113877 | Access Point Security Unit - Some embodiments relate to an access point security unit which, when deployed, provides a hindrance for passing through an access point. Such a unit includes a deployment apparatus and a plurality of lengths of barbed strip material which can be moved between a stowed position, in which the access point is not obstructed by barbed strip material and a deployed position, in which the plurality of lengths of barbed strip material lie across the access point. In the deployed position, the barbed strip material is, in some embodiments, fully enclosed unless the access point is breached. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113878 | REPLACEMENT FOR CABINET DOOR WITH PET DOOR OPENING AND LITTER CONTAINMENT SYSTEM - A product includes a panel that can be used in place of a door in a cabinet. The dimensions of the panel are such that it covers the opening in the cabinet that was covered by the cabinet door. A pet door (e.g., an opening with a moveable flap or cover) is installed in a precut opening in the panel. A litter containment system (which includes a litter box or something else of similar purpose) can be placed inside the cabinet. A pet (e.g., a household pet such as a cat or dog) can reach the litter box or the like through the pet door. The panel includes features that allow it to be readily installed, removed, and re-installed, so that the pet owner can easily reach, remove, empty/clean, and replace a litter box or the like that is inside the cabinet. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113879 | COVER OPENING AND CLOSING MECHANISM AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A cover opening and closing mechanism includes a first cover member having a first sheet placing surface and a second cover member having a second sheet placing surface. The first cover member has a first engagement part at a distal end of the first sheet placing surface, the second cover member has a second engagement part at a distal end of the second sheet placing surface so that the first sheet placing surface is flush with the second sheet placing surface. During a process in which the first cover member swings in a close direction, a first contact part of the first cover member, which is other than the first sheet placing surface, contacts to a second contact part of the second cover member, which is other than the second sheet placing surface, before the first engagement part contacts to the second engagement part. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113880 | WINDOW OPENING LIMIT DEVICES AND METHOD OF USE - A method of operating a window having a sash and a window opening limit device includes moving the sash from a closed position to a limited position. When in the limited position, the window opening limit device is in a projected position, and the sash is engaged with the window opening limit device. Moving the window opening limit device to a retracted position disengages the sash and the window opening limit device. The sash may then be moved from the limited position to an open range. When the sash is returned to the closed position, the window opening limit device automatically returns to the projected position, and the sash is disengaged with the window opening limit device. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113881 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN IMPREGNATED STRUCTURE FOR ABRADING - A layer of matrix powder is deposited within a mold opening. A layer of super-abrasive particles is then deposited over the matrix powder layer. The super-abrasive particles have a non-random distribution, such as being positioned at locations set by a regular and repeating distribution pattern. A layer of matrix powder is then deposited over the super-abrasive particles. The particle and matrix powder layer deposition process steps are repeated to produce a cell having alternating layers of matrix powder and non-randomly distributed super-abrasive particles. The cell is then fused, for example using an infiltration, hot isostatic pressing or sintering process, to produce an impregnated structure. A working surface of the impregnated structure that is oriented non-parallel (and, in particular, perpendicular) to the super-abrasive particle layers is used as an abrading surface for a tool. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113882 | ABRASIVE PARTICULATE MATERIAL INCLUDING SUPERABRASIVE MATERIAL HAVING A COATING OF METAL - A particulate material includes an abrasive particle having a superabrasive material with an external surface, and a coating including a metal overlying the external surface of the abrasive particle. The coating can include domains having an average domain size of not greater than about 260 nm, and the coating can include between about 1 wt % and about 20 wt % of the total weight of the abrasive particle and coating. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113883 | ELECTROMAGNETIC LOCK DROP CEILING FOR AISLE CONTAINMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - An air containment system ( | 2015-04-30 |
20150113884 | TELESCOPIC OR RETRACTABLE BLEACHER HANDRAIL AND SYSTEM - A telescopic and retractable bleacher system and handrail that stows with the bleacher system. The bleacher system is adapted to move between an open position in which seating is available for use and a closed position in which rows of seating surfaces are vertically stacked. The system includes handrails adapted to move between a use position when the system is in the open position and a stowed position when the system is in a closed position. A post of the handrail includes a cam and a cylinder surrounding the post includes a cam slot. A ramp on a surface of the aisle step engages the post and raises the post within the cylinder as the bleacher system is moved into the open position. As the post is raised in the cylinder, the corresponding cam and cam slot cause rotation of the post. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113885 | METHOD OF ERECTING POLYGONAL REINFORCED ENCLOSURE IN SITU | 2015-04-30 |
20150113886 | Pre-embedded Piece, Method for Producing the Same, and Reinforcing Steel Structures Including the Same - A pre-embedded piece includes a reinforcing steel bar and a screw rod. The reinforcing steel bar includes a body and an embossed portion formed on an outer periphery of the body. An end of the screw rod is connected to an end of the reinforcing steel bar. A method for producing a pre-embedded piece includes preparing a reinforcing steel bar and a screw rod. The reinforcing steel bar includes a body and an embossed portion formed on an outer periphery of the body. The reinforcing steel bar and the screw rod are placed end to end and fused together. A reinforcing steel structure of an embodiment includes a plurality of main bars, a plurality of hooped columns, and a plurality of pre-embedded pieces. A reinforcing steel structure of another embodiment includes a plurality of hooped columns and a plurality of pre-embedded pieces. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113887 | SOLAR ARRAY SUPPORT METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Systems and methods for disposing and supporting a solar panel array are disclosed. The embodiments comprise various combinations of cables, support columns, and pod constructions in which to support solar panels. The solar panels can incorporate single or dual tracking capabilities to enhance sunlight capture. The embodiments encourage dual land use in which installation of the systems minimizes disruption of the underlying ground. Supplemental power may be provided by vertical axis windmills integrated with the columns. Special installations of the system can include systems mounted over structures such as parking lots, roads and aqueducts. Simplified support systems with a minimum number of structural elements can be used to create effective support for solar panel arrays of varying size and shapes. These simplified systems minimize material requirements and labor for installation of the systems. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113888 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR KEEPING HUMIDITY/WATER AWAY FROM CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS AND PROVIDE INSULATION - A device, method and kit for keeping humidity/water away from a concrete foundation and provide insulation. The method comprises the steps of providing a plurality of devices comprising a main body configured so as to be stackable and having opposed upper and lower surfaces each comprising a plurality of drainage openings therethrough, the main body forming a cavity therein encompassing a plurality of particles having a diameter larger than the openings' diameter, and positioning the plurality of devices in contact with a soil-facing surface of the concrete foundation such that the lower surfaces of the devices face downward. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113889 | PANEL MOUNTING BRACKET WITH UNDER-MOUNTING CLAMP AND RELATED METHODS - A system for mounting a solar panel(s) on a building, where the solar panel has an outer frame defining a lip. The system may include a plurality of panel mounting brackets each including a base to be positioned on the building, and a vertical extension having a proximal end coupled to the base and a distal end vertically spaced apart from the base, with the distal end defining a fastener channel therein. The system may also include a plurality of mounting clamps each including a bottom flange, and a top flange spaced apart from the bottom flange and partially overhanging the bottom flange and defining a slot therebetween to receive the lip. An end extension may couple respective ends of the bottom flange and top flange together, and a fastener channel connector may be coupled to the bottom flange and configured to be slidably received within the fastener channel. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113890 | ATTIC STEP - A step for installation into an attic that is easily installed on the existing beams within a typical attic to provide a safer and easier means to maneuver within a home's attic space. The step is produced using a single piece of sheet metal. In addition, the step is installed into the attic by securing teeth on the bendable tabs of the step to the existing beams using a hammer with the optional use of additional fasteners. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113891 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A WINDOW WALL WITH FLUSH SLAB EDGE COVERS - Certain embodiments provide systems and methods for providing a window wall with flush slab edge covers. A window wall system can include a sill receptor configured to fixably attach to a top surface of a slab. The window wall system may include a head receptor configured to fixably attach to an underside surface of the slab. The window wall system can include a window wall panel including panel infill and a panel sill configured to detachably couple to the sill receptor. The window wall system may include a slab edge cover including cover infill. The slab edge cover can be configured to detachably couple to the window wall panel and the head receptor. In various embodiments, an exterior surface of the panel infill and an exterior surface of the cover infill are configured to flushly align when the slab edge cover is detachably coupled to the window wall panel. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113892 | Modular Building System For Constructing Multi-Story Buildings - A modular building system for constructing a multi-story building includes prefabricated modular units. Each modular unit includes a horizontal slab for forming a floor/ceiling of the building, a joist extending horizontally along a first edge of the slab, the joist extending below the slab and extending horizontally beyond the first edge of the slab to form a receiving lip, columns positioned on top of the slab along the first edge, and connectors installed in cavities formed in the unit. A floor of the multi-story building is formed by arranging the modular units so that the slab of a first modular unit is positioned on the receiving lip of a second modular unit. An additional floor of the multi-story building is formed by arranging the modular units so that the joist portion of an upper modular unit is positioned on the columns of a lower modular unit. | 2015-04-30 |
20150113893 | MODULAR CONCRETE POLE BASE - A pole base provides a secure mounting structure that can easily be adapted for use with multiple configurations of poles. The pole base may include a body having an upper portion and a pole attachment device disposed on or within the upper portion of the body. The pole attachment device may be a plate configured to removeably receive a plurality of fasteners such that each of the plurality of fasteners may be received in the separate plate in a plurality of locations. Alternatively, the pole attachment device may be a plurality of recesses formed within the upper portion of the body. | 2015-04-30 |