21st week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 32 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160146317 | STRUCTURE OF LINEAR ACTUATOR - An improved structure of linear actuator includes an actuator including a gear set having a friction portion located at the periphery of the gear shaft of a driven gear thereof, a one-way bearing mounted on the gear shaft for rubbing against the friction portion to brake the driven gear from reverse rotation, a driver for driving the gear set and a transmission mechanism including a lead screw coaxially coupled to and rotatable by the gear shaft of the driven gear and a retractable tube assembly coupled to the lead screw and movable by the lead screw between an extended position and a received position, and a stopping mechanism including a thrust bearing coupled to the gear shaft of the driven gear and stoppable against an inner race of the one-way bearing inner race to bear an axial thrust load. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146318 | ACTUATOR - An actuator for driving a rotatable component includes a first, rotating member comprising a screw and a second member comprising a nut threaded to said screw, wherein rotation of said first member causes axial movement of said first or second member. The component also includes a third member coupled to the second member, wherein axial movement of said first or second member causes axial movement of said third member and a fourth, rotating member coupled to said third member and connectable to said component. The system also includes a bearing system located between said third member and said fourth member, said bearing system configured to cause said fourth member to rotate upon said axial movement of said third member so as to drive said component. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146319 | NON BACK-DRIVEABLE SCREW MECHANISM - A screw mechanism comprising a screw provided with an outer thread, a nut surrounding and coaxial with the screw, the nut being provided with an inner thread, and a plurality of rolling elements radially disposed between the screw and the nut and engaged in both of the outer and inner threads. A contact diameter D | 2016-05-26 |
20160146320 | Torque Split Dual-Clutch Transmission - A torque split dual-clutch transmission assembly is disclosed that splits the torque generated by an engine between at least two sets of transfer gears that are selectively coupled to first and second layshafts or intermediate shafts. A first input hub is connected to the first layshaft by a first clutch and a second input hub is connected to the second layshaft by a second clutch. A first gearset is carried on the first layshaft and a second gearset is carried on the second layshaft. Each set of transfer gears receives torque from either the transmission input shaft or the first and second layshafts in response to contemporaneous engagement of the first clutch and the second clutch, which can be used during vehicle launch to split the torque applied to the first and second clutches. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146321 | Dual-Clutch Transmission with Multiple First Gears - A dual-clutch transmission assembly is disclosed that splits the torque generated by an engine between first and second layshafts. A first input hub is connected to the first layshaft by a first clutch and a second input hub is connected to the second layshaft by a second clutch. A first gearset is carried on the first layshaft and a second gearset is carried on the second layshaft. The first gearset includes a primary first gear and the second gearset includes a duplicate first gear. The first and second layshafts receive torque from the transmission input shaft in response to contemporaneous engagement of the primary first gear, the duplicate first gear, and the first and second clutches, which can be used during vehicle launch to split the torque applied to the first and second clutches. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146322 | ELECTRIC AXLE DRIVE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - An electric axle drive ( | 2016-05-26 |
20160146323 | Ledger mechanism for rod making machines - Ledger mechanism for rod making machines of tobacco industry comprising a first stationary ring gear ( | 2016-05-26 |
20160146324 | CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT RAMPS FOR TORQUE CONVERTER - A torque converter comprising: first and second cover plates arranged to receive torque; a flange; a turbine shell independently rotatable relative to the flange; at least one resilient element, at least partially disposed axially between the first and second cover plates, for transmitting a torque force between the flange and the first and second cover plates; a first axial gap, disposed between the flange and the first cover plate, having a first width; a second axial gap, disposed between the flange and the second cover plate, having a second width; one of the first cover plate or the second cover plate having at least one ramp protruding in an axial direction toward the flange, the ramp rotatably engageable with the flange for urging the flange axially in a direction toward the cover, and for transmitting an axial force for urging a clutch to engage. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146325 | LATCHING CLUTCH CONTROL SYSTEM - A clutch latching system is provided for latching and draining a torque transmitting mechanism. The latching clutch control system may include a latching valve, a release valve, and an accumulator. The clutch latching system may include a clutch feed channel configured to provide hydraulic fluid from a pressurized source to a torque transmitting device when the torque transmitting device is engaged and the engine is running. A latching valve connects the clutch feed channel to the torque transmitting device. The latching valve is configured to selectively trap pressurized hydraulic fluid within the torque transmitting device. A hydraulic pressure storage circuit configured to selectively provide pressurized hydraulic fluid to the latching valve to unlatch the latching valve. A multiple speed transmission is also provided. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146326 | DRIVE PLATE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A drive plate includes a plate section connected to a crankshaft of an engine, and an annular ring gear section that extends in an axial direction from an outer circumference of the plate section and includes external teeth that mesh with a pinion gear of a cell motor for cranking the engine, where the plate section and the ring gear section are integrally formed by press working; each of the inner side recesses is formed on an inner circumferential surface of the ring gear section so as to be located on an inner side of each of the external teeth at least on a play end side of the ring gear section; and each of the external teeth includes a step portion recessed toward the inner side than a tooth tip on the play end side. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146327 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING THE PLAY OF A GEAR TRANSMISSION - A clearance adjustment mechanism ( | 2016-05-26 |
20160146328 | ISOLATOR WITH IMPROVED DAMPING STRUCTURE - In an aspect, an isolator is provided for isolating torsional vibration between a crankshaft of an engine and an endless drive member. The isolator includes a driver drivable by the crankshaft, a pulley that is engageable with an endless drive member, at least one isolation spring that is positioned to transfer forces between the driver and the pulley and to isolate torsional vibrations in the driver and the pulley from one another, and a damping structure configured to frictionally resist relative movement between the driver and the pulley beyond a selected relative threshold angle, and to permit relative movement between the driver and the pulley within the selected relative threshold angle without frictional resistance from the damping structure. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146329 | DRIVE TRAIN AND ADAPTER DEVICE - A drive train includes a motor having a motor housing and a motor shaft, and a gear unit having a gear unit housing and a driveshaft, with a coupling device connecting the motor shaft and the driveshaft to one another. An adapter device is disposed between the motor and the gear unit and has an adapter housing which is detachably connected to the motor housing and the gear unit housing. At least one cooling cartridge is fastened to the adapter housing and provided to cool oil within the gear unit housing during operation of the drive train. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146330 | OIL COOLER FOR VEHICLE - An oil cooler for a vehicle may include a header tank partitioned by a diaphragm formed at an inside of a center in a length direction thereof, and adapted to take in a working fluid at a first side and to take out the working fluid at a second side with respect to the diaphragm, a connection tank disposed to be spaced apart from the header tank by a predetermined interval, a plurality of tubes mounted along a length direction at an interior surface of the header tank to connect with the connection tank such that the working fluid flows therethrough, and a bypass valve integrally mounted at an outside of the header tank and connected to the inside of the header tank so as to bypass or flow the working fluid flowing therein into the inflow tank by selectively opening/closing according to a temperature of the working fluid. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146331 | Delivery device for delivering oil from a reservoir to a transmission of a motor vehicle - A pumping device for pumping oil from a reservoir to a transmission of a motor vehicle includes: an oil pump, selectively drivable either by a mechanical direct drive or an activatable electric drive. The oil pump has: first and second components, the first and second components being movable relative to one another and being configured to deliver the oil, the mechanical direct drive being connected to one of the first and second components, and the activatable electric drive being connected to the other of the first and second components; a pump stage housing, in which the first and second components are arranged, the pump stage housing having two control disks and an interposed ring; and a pot-shaped component in which the pump stage housing is arranged. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146332 | DRIVING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - A driving system includes a first oil receiver and a power split mechanism. The power split mechanism includes an input shaft and a hollow shaft portion. The input shaft has a lubricating oil passage and a first oil hole. The first oil hole communicates the lubricating oil passage with an outer face of the input shaft. The hollow shaft portion is fitted to a radially outer side of the input shaft so as to be relatively rotatable, and has a through portion extending through from an inner face to an outer face of the hollow shaft portion. The first oil receiver is arranged on an outer side of the through portion in a radial direction of the hollow shaft portion, and configured to trap oil spattered outward from the through portion in the radial direction of the hollow shaft portion and guide trapped oil to the pinion gears. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146333 | VEHICLE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY - A shift lever assembly may be used to shift among gears of a vehicle transmission. The shift lever assembly may be of a so-called shift-by-wire type where a shift lever is not directly mechanically coupled to the transmission but is electrically communicated with the transmission to effect transmission gear changes. A driver may move the shift lever through a shift stroke to cause a transmission gear change, and, for example, when the driver releases the shift lever, an actuator may automatically return the shift lever to a home position during a return stroke. The shift lever assembly may include feedback features that provide feedback to the driver that the shift lever is moving among various positions during the shift stroke, and the assembly may be configured so that the shift lever returns to the home position with less or no feedback features being encountered during the return stroke. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146334 | ELECTRONIC SHIFTING OF A TRANSMISSION - A recreational vehicle is provided including a power source, such as an engine or an electric motor, and a transmission having a variable gear ratio. A sub-transmission coupled to an output of the transmission includes a plurality of selectable gear configurations including at least one of a forward gear, a neutral gear, a reverse gear, and a park gear. An electronic controller is operative to electronically control the gear configuration of the sub-transmission. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146335 | ELECTRONIC CONTROL OF A TRANSMISSION - A recreational vehicle is provided including a power source, such as an engine or an electric motor, and a transmission having a variable gear ratio. A sub-transmission coupled to an output of the transmission includes a plurality of selectable gear configurations including park gear and at least one of a forward gear, a neutral gear and a reverse gear. An electronic controller is operative to electronically control the gear configuration of the sub-transmission in response to a set of conditions. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146336 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GEAR DETECTION - A method and apparatus is disclosed for determining the available gears of a geared vehicle based on the ratios of vehicle speed to engine speed, together with a method and apparatus for determining the current gear in which a geared vehicle is being driven based on the current ratio of vehicle speed to engine speed. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146337 | CARRIER, PLANETARY GEAR MECHANISM, TRANSMISSION, AND WORKING VEHICLE - A carrier is provided with a circular plate section, a cylinder section, a planetary gear arrangement section, a first hydraulic fluid flow path, and a second hydraulic fluid flow path. The cylinder section has a second support section for supporting a support pin for a planetary gear, a first clutch attachment section for attaching to a first clutch, a second clutch attachment section for attaching to a second clutch, and a piston attachment section for attaching to a piston for driving the second clutch. The first hydraulic fluid flow path has a first inlet which is provided in the circular plate section to receive hydraulic fluid to lubricate the first clutch. The second hydraulic fluid flow path has a second inlet which is provided in the circular plate section to receive hydraulic fluid to drive the piston. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146338 | HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES (AS AMENDED) - A hydraulic control system for vehicles is provided. A switching valve ( | 2016-05-26 |
20160146339 | Powertrain Control Based On Bearing Speed - A speed sensor is integrated with a bearing of a transmission. The speed sensor may sense rotation of a bearing cage using a proximity sensor or may sense passage of the rolling elements themselves using an acceleration sensor. The speed of the shaft supported by the bearing is calculated from the speed sensor reading. The shaft speed may be used to control a slipping clutch during a shift event. When the transmission is in a fixed gear ratio, inconsistent speed sensor reading may indicate a preload issue. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146340 | AUTOMATIC SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM - In the event of a failure to detect an operation position Psh, a shift command to a forward gear position (in this embodiment, the second-speed gear position “2nd” and the eight-speed gear position “8th”) established in association with an engagement device (in this embodiment, a brake B | 2016-05-26 |
20160146341 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING A SYNCHRONIZER ACTUATOR FORK OF A TRANSMISSION - A method and system for controlling movement of an actuator fork of a transmission through a pre-synchronization phase of a synchronization event at a pre-synchronization fork velocity includes adjusting the level of fluid pressure applied to an actuator operatively attached to the actuator fork to control the pre-synchronization fork velocity within a predetermined range of a velocity target. The method determines, via a controller, the fork velocity during the pre-synchronization phase of a current synchronization event, compares the determined fork velocity to a velocity target, and adjusts the pressure level of fluid applied to an actuator piston of the actuator to control the velocity of the actuator fork within a predetermined range defined by the velocity target during a subsequent pre-synchronization phase. The velocity target may be defined for a shift type, such as a fast or slow shift, where the shift type is determined by the controller. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146342 | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND METHODS THEREFOR - Systems and methods for controlling transmissions and associated vehicles, machines, equipment, etc., are disclosed. In one case, a transmission control system includes a control unit configured to use a sensed vehicle speed and a commanded, target constant input speed to maintain an input speed substantially constant. The system includes one or more maps that associate a speed ratio of a transmission with a vehicle speed. In one embodiment, one such map associates an encoder position with a vehicle speed. Regarding a specific application, an automatic bicycle transmission shifting system is contemplated. An exemplary automatic bicycle includes a control unit, a shift actuator, various sensors, and a user interface. The control unit is configured to cooperate with a logic module and an actuator controller to control the cadence of a rider. In one embodiment, a memory of, or in communication with, the control unit includes one or more constant cadence maps that associate transmission speed ratios with bicycle speeds. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146343 | CONTROL APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - A control unit comprises determining unit for determining whether or not a predetermined elapsed time condition is established after a shift has been performed to a specific gear position reached by engaging a specific frictional engagement element of a stepped transmission mechanism, and restricting unit for prohibiting the stepped transmission mechanism from performing a shift back to the specific gear position while allowing a continuously variable transmission mechanism to perform shifts so that an automatic transmission is controlled to a target speed ratio until the determining unit determines that the predetermined elapsed time condition is established. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146344 | SHIFT-DRUM SPEED CHANGE MECHANISM - A shift-drum speed change mechanism includes a first drum spring biasing a first drum toward a first side in an axial direction, which is a side on which a first slider comes into contact with a first speed change member, a first fork spring biasing a first shift fork toward a second side in the axial direction, which is a side opposite to the first side in the axial direction, with a weaker biasing force than the first drum spring, and a first stopper member for the first drum, defining an end of movement of the first drum toward the first side in the axial direction. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146345 | PISTON WITH OUT OF PHASE MODE - A brake piston comprising: (a) a rear wall, (b) a cylindrical side wall connected to the rear wall, (c) a recess located within the brake piston, (d) an insert located within the recess of the brake piston; and (e) an adhesive connecting the insert to the recess of the brake piston; wherein the insert is made of metal. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146346 | GASKET INSERTION METHOD FOR MOUNTING GASKET INSIDE OUTER CYLINDER OF SYRINGE, AND GASKET FOR MOUNTING - A gasket insertion method for inserting a gasket into an outer cylinder includes providing an outer cylinder having a base end opening section; providing a gasket having a recessed section that is open at a base end of the gasket and that includes a flat bottom surface; pushing the gasket into a sleeve configured to be inserted into the outer cylinder, by relatively moving an inserter in a tip end direction with respect to the sleeve while a flat tip end surface of a tip end section of the inserter abuts the bottom surface of the recessed section; inserting the sleeve into the outer cylinder through the base end opening section; and arranging the gasket inside the outer cylinder by relatively moving the sleeve in a base end direction with respect to the outer cylinder while maintaining relative axial positions of the outer cylinder, the gasket, and the inserter. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146347 | SEAL SET AND SEALING ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE SEAL SET - The disclosure relates to a seal set, and to a sealing arrangement comprising a seal set. The seal set is arranged for sealing a primary side against a secondary side and comprises a main body which is arranged to be received at a support part, and a slide ring for contacting a slide surface of a slide partner part, wherein the main body is arranged in an annular fashion and comprises a radial circumferential receiving groove for the slide ring, wherein further a radial circumferential sealing lip is provided at the main body, which is formed between the receiving groove for the slide ring and a secondary-side end of the main body, wherein the sealing lip comprises a tip region and a conical ring surface adjoining the tip region, and wherein the slide ring, in a mounted state, at least sectionally covers the receiving groove, a primary-side adjoining surface adjoining the receiving groove, and the conical ring surface. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146348 | SHAFT SEAL AND A METHOD OF OPERATING SUCH A SHAFT SEAL - The invention relates to a shaft seal ( | 2016-05-26 |
20160146349 | METHOD FOR EDGING COMPOSITE PANELS, STRIP FOR IMPLEMENTING THE METHOD AND PANEL OBTAINED BY THIS METHOD - The aim of the invention is to propose an edging method that is quick, effective, easy to implement and makes it possible to obtain a lightweight panel. To this end, the aim of the invention is a method for sealingly edging a composite panel comprising; *a step (a) of providing a composite panel of redefined thickness having two planar faces and a side to be edged, and of providing a sealing strip made from a polymer material having a width greater than the thickness of the composite panel, and comprising a first face, referred to as the “inner” face, and a second face, referred to as the “outer” face, in reference to the position of use of same: *a step (b) of applying the strip and an adhesive to the side and to a peripheral portion of the planar faces of the composite panel in such a way that the adhesive is located between the composite panel and the inner face of the strip, which sealingly protects the composite panel against dust, foreign bodies and the absorption of moisture. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146350 | FUNCTIONALLY GRADED ARTICLES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - An article comprises a first member comprising a first carbon composite; and a second member disposed on the first member and comprising a second carbon composite and a reinforcing agent, wherein the second member has a gradient in the weight ratio of the second carbon composite to the reinforcing agent, and wherein the first member has one or more of the following properties different than those of the second member: elasticity; corrosion resistance; erosion resistance; or hardness. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146351 | Rosette lipseal - A mechanical lip seal assembly preventing leaking oil and similar fluids from rotary shafts in gearboxes. This lip seal assembly comprising in combination a casing commonly made of metal which in turn contains a resilient lip seal element made of low friction plastic such as PTFE. This invention describes a resilient lip sealing element structure along in combination with a flat metallic rosette spring washer where inner and outer diameters are connected by isolated angular nodes which in turn this rosette spring is compressed onto low friction plastic sealing element containing pressure balancing and pressure transfer grooves located on opposite surface where the metallic rosette spring is compressed into. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146352 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SEALING ROTATING EQUIPMENT SUCH AS EXPANDERS OR COMPRESSORS - A method and system is provided for pressure balancing one or more seals in machines such as expanders and/or compressors using the process fluid which is being expanded or compressed to provide the pressure for pressure balancing the other side of the one or more seals. The one or more seals may be part of a pressure containing chamber which may comprise a seal, a bearing and/or a gear on a rotating shaft common to the seal. An amount of pressure to be supplied to housing(s) for a machine so as to create a pressure cascade, and thereby dropping the pressure in each subsequent chamber as pressure approaches atmosphere. Pressure differentials may be directed to leak process fluid to the chamber into the process. Pressurized lube oil systems may be employed for balancing pressure and delivering lubricant to the seals, bearings and gears. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146353 | BOOT UNIT AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A boot unit may comprise a boot that includes a small diameter portion formed at one side, a large diameter portion form at the other side, and a wrinkle portion formed between the small diameter portion and the large diameter portion, a bushing that is integrally formed with an interior circumference or an exterior circumference in a circumferential direction and having a predetermined thickness, and a band that is formed in the bushing along the circumferential direction of the bushing and has substantially a ring shape. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146354 | VALVE, PRESSURE CONTROLLING APPARATUS, LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS, AND METHOD OF OPENING AND CLOSING VALVE - A valve includes a seat having a through hole through which ink flows and a valve body that is configured to be in contact with the seat to close the through hole such that the valve is in a closed state and to be separate from the seat to open the through hole such that the valve is in an open state. At least one of the seat and the valve body is configured to move relative to the other of the seat and the valve body while the valve is in the closed state. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146355 | HIGH PRESSURE BALL VALVE AND PACKING - A ball valve for ultra-high pressure wherein the inner annular surface(s) of the valve seat(s) has an sealing face in sealing engagement with the flow control element, support surfaces adjacent the sealing face in contact with the flow control element, and vent grooves between adjacent support surfaces and the sealing face. A method to utilize the ball valve involves rotating the control element and maintaining a pressure of 275.8 MPa (40,000 psi) or more for at least 1 hour without leaking before opening or after closing the valve. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146356 | SEAT ASSEMBLY FOR VALVE - A seat assembly for a valve includes an annular seat carrier with an annular sealant groove formed along an inner side. The seat carrier has at least one sealant injection port extending there through from an outer side and intersecting the sealant groove for injecting a sealant into the sealant groove. A sealant distribution member extends along the sealant groove to cooperate with the seat carrier to define an annular sealant flow path along the inner side of the seat carrier. The sealant distribution member has a plurality of openings formed there through to provide a plurality of fluid flow passageways from the sealant groove for injecting the sealant between the seat carrier and the valve member. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146357 | VALVE DEVICE, USE OF SUCH A VALVE DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED SEALING DEVICE - A valve device, in particular, in the form of a ball valve ( | 2016-05-26 |
20160146358 | WATER OUTPUT CONTROL METHOD AND WATER OUTPUT APPARTUS FOR IMPLEMENTING THE SAME - A water output control method and a water output apparatus for implementing the same. The method includes the following steps: connecting and pouring purified water, hot water, and room temperature water respectively into three water input ports of a control valve core; obtaining the purified water and mixed water output respectively from two separate water output ports of the control valve core, connection and communication of the water input port and the water output port is realized through the control valve core; and connecting the two water output ports of the control valve core respectively to two water input ports of a water output device, such that the two separate water output ports of the water output device output the purified water, and the mixed water respectively. The water output apparatus is simple in structure, novel in design, and easy to control. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146359 | Temporary Elastomeric Functional Barrier Membrane and Method of Manufacture - A fluid check valve incorporating a temporary elastomeric functional barrier membrane, the check valve having a sealing member comprising a first elastomer and a barrier membrane comprising a second elastomer, different from the first elastomer, disposed directly upon the surface of the sealing member so as to form a continuous layer over at least a seal opening of the sealing member. The barrier membrane may include a photoinitiator and coagent which aids in the ultraviolet (UV) curing of the second elastomer after application upon the first. The barrier membrane may applied as a solution of monomers, photoinitiator, and optional coagent, the solvent evaporated, and the deposited solutes exposed to ultraviolet so as to form the barrier membrane material. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146360 | PRESSURE SENSITIVE VALVE ASSEMBLY INCORPORATING ENHANCED RETENTION LEGS AND FLUID FILTER COMPRISING THE SAME - A fluid filter having a filter canister, a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, filter media, and a pressure sensitive valve assembly is described. The pressure sensitive valve assembly comprises an orifice surround, a pressure relief spring, and a valve plug comprising a valve head and first and second retention legs. The first and second retention legs of the valve plug are spaced apart from one another, extend from a leg base positioned at the sealing side of the valve head to a distal end of the retention leg, and comprise respective seating regions, tapered transition regions, and clearance regions. Each of the respective seating regions comprises a spring engaging hook structurally configured to receive a seating portion of the pressure relief spring. The pressure relief spring is compressed between the orifice surround and the spring engaging hooks to bias the pressure sensitive valve assembly towards the closed state. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146361 | CHECK VALVES - A check valve comprises a valve housing defining a valve opening. A pair of mounting posts is arranged on opposite sides of the opening. A pair of flapper elements is pivotably mounted for rotation between an open position and a closed position. The flapper elements are mounted to hinge pins mounted to respective mounting posts. A base portion of the hinge pins is formed with a sleeve having a bore which is slidably mounted on a hinge pin mounting portion of a respective mounting post. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146362 | CHECK VALVES - A check valve comprises a valve housing defining a valve opening and a pair of posts arranged on opposed sides of the valve opening. A hinge pin is mounted between the posts. A pair of flapper elements are pivotally mounted to the hinge pin for rotation between a closed position in which they close the valve opening to prevent fluid flow through the opening, and an open position in which they permit fluid flow through the opening. The check valve further comprises a unitary element having at least one washer portion received on the hinge pin and at least one stop portion for forming a stop for engaging the flapper elements in their open position. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146363 | FRUSTUM-SHAPED RUPTURE DISK HAVING LINE OF WEAKNESS - A rupture disk ( | 2016-05-26 |
20160146364 | CHECK VALVE STRUCTURE - A check valve structure includes an engaged portion including a hole for ventilating fluid between one side and another side of the engaged portion, and a hole plug. The hole includes a locking hole and a ventilating hole outwardly circumferentially arranged around the locking hole. The hole plug includes a locking portion inserted in the locking hole to lock the locking portion therein and an outer portion outwardly circumferentially extending from the locking portion to cover the ventilating hole such that the fluid flows in a direction from the one side to the another side, and is prevented from flowing in a direction from the another side to the one side. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146365 | SELECTABLE VALVE OF A DELIVERY SYSTEM - A delivery system for a sensor chip includes a plurality of selectable ports arranged on a first assembly. Each of the selectable ports is in communication with a separate channel. The delivery system includes a second assembly movable in relation to the first assembly. The second assembly has a channel that is mechanically connectable to different ones of the plurality of selectable ports on the first assembly by motion of the second assembly relative to the first assembly. The delivery system includes a mechanical interface configured to engage a separate actuator so that relative motion of the first assembly and the second assembly is affected by the actuator. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146366 | MOTOR OPERATED VALVE - A control valve includes a shaft, a stopper mechanism, and a can. A stator coil is coaxially mounted around the can. Positions in a rotating direction of the rotor and the stator when the shaft is stopped by an operation of the stopper mechanism are set to be reference positions at which magnetic poles of the stator and those of the rotor are opposite to each other. The rotor is configured to be stopped at the reference position by an arrangement of the stopper mechanism. The stator coil is positioned relative to the body according to a positional relation between a fitting part formed on surfaces of the stator and the body attached to each other and an insertion part where the can is inserted into the stator, and magnetic poles of the stator and those of the rotor are made opposite to each other at the reference positions. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146367 | SOLENOID VALVE - A solenoid valve is provided which can be reduced in size while allowing a plunger and a shaft to slide smoothly. A solenoid valve includes a solenoid portion with a plunger that moves in an axial direction using a magnetic force generated by a solenoid coil. The solenoid portion has a cover member that houses the plunger, a shaft that is movable in the axial direction along with the plunger, and a core member that attracts the plunger in the axial direction. The shaft is supported by a first bearing portion formed on a cylindrical portion of the core member and a second bearing portion formed on a second bottom portion of the cover member such that the shaft is movable in the axial direction. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146368 | SOLENOID VALVE WITH PROGRESSIVE SPRING INSIDE ANCHOR - A solenoid valve is provided comprising a housing, having an inlet and an outlet, wherein the solenoid valve also comprises a valve element and a valve seat. To provide a solenoid valve to be used with high maximum operating pressure differences between inlet and outlet, the solenoid valve comprises at least one progressive spring, wherein the valve element is forced by the at least one progressive spring. Thereby, the spring force acting on the valve element in the closed position of the valve may be decreased, while still retaining a large spring force in the opened position of the solenoid valve. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146369 | PRESSURE MODULATOR - An apparatus, for controlling signal passage, includes a first passageway for a first fluid, a second passageway for a second fluid, and an interposed chamber. A first, movable diaphragm at a first chamber junction and a second, movable diaphragm at a second chamber junction, with a third fluid bound there between and interposed between the first and second passageways. A device varies a volume of the third fluid bound between the diaphragms and thus moves the diaphragms. The diaphragms each have at least one position that permits passage of a pressure signal between the first fluid in the first passageway and the second fluid in the second passageway through the third fluid bound between the diaphragms. The diaphragms each have at least one position that prohibits passage of a pressure signal. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146370 | AIRCRAFT WATER HEATING TANK AIR VENT VALVE - An aircraft water heating tank air vent valve includes an air vent valve housing having an upper vent valve body and a lower valve adapter sealingly mated together to define an interior chamber. A tubular collar is disposed within the interior chamber between an upper planar valve seat member and a lower notched valve seat member, and a ball float is movable within the tubular collar between first and second positions seated on the upper planar valve seat member or the lower notched valve seat member, respectively. The lower notched valve seat member includes oblique notches and frustoconical projections providing upper shoulders upon which the tubular collar is positioned, and providing outwardly flaring radially inner oblique edges upon which the ball float can be seated. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146371 | Water valve key - Water valve key Drawing ( | 2016-05-26 |
20160146372 | VALVE OPERATOR ASSEMBLY WITH COMPENSATING ACTUATOR - The valve operator assembly is provided for a valve and comprises a housing | 2016-05-26 |
20160146373 | FAUCET ASSEMBLY - A handle assembly for a faucet that includes a silicone member configured to slide over and be removable coupled to a faucet handle, wherein the silicone member comprises an opening in which the faucet handle may be received and an external surface that may be gripped by a user. A faucet handle may include a longitudinal groove used to allow air to escape from the opening of the silicone member. The handle assembly does not require additional elements to couple the silicone member to the faucet handle. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146374 | VARIABLE FLOW VALVE HAVING METERED FLOW ORIFICE - A variable flow valve assembly is disclosed, and includes a main body, a piston, a position sensor, a controller, a solenoid, and a cover. The main body defines a chamber, an inlet port, an outlet port, and a wall located between the inlet port and the outlet port. The wall defines a metering orifice for selectively allowing a medium to flow from the inlet port to the outlet port. The chamber of the main body includes a pressurized chamber. The piston is moveable within the chamber of the main body in a plurality of partially open positions to vary the amount of medium flowing through the modulation orifice. The piston separates the pressurized chamber from the inlet port. The position sensor determines the position of the piston within the chamber of the main body, and the controller is in signal communication with the position sensor. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146375 | VALVE WITH HEATING ELEMENT - A faucet that includes a base, a spout, a valve body, a first flow control valve, a second flow control valve, and an electric heater. The valve body includes a first end section, a second end section having an outlet, and a center section provided between the end sections and including first and second inlets configured to receive cold and hot water, respectively. The first flow control valve is located within a first waterway of the valve body to control the flow of cold water, and the second flow control valve is located within a second waterway of the valve body to control the flow of hot water. The electric heater extends through the valve body and is configured to heat a surface defining at least a part of one of the first and second waterways of the valve body to an elevated temperature sufficient to kill organisms therein. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146376 | VALVE DISINFECTING METHOD - A method of performing a cleaning cycle for a water supply system having a valve. The method includes determining whether the cleaning cycle is necessary in a central controller located remotely from the water supply system; and when cleaning is necessary, sending a signal from the central controller to a local controller located within the water supply system to activate a heating element within the water supply system to heat an internal waterway of the water supply system to a temperature configured to clean the internal waterway. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146377 | PIPE/CONDUIT HANGING DEVICE - Disclosed herein is an apparatus, system and method for hanging one or more pipes or conduits from a single threaded rod. The Pipe/Conduit Hanging Device comprises an unthreaded rod coupling, with one or more pipe clamps distending therefrom, which may be slidably adjusted along a threaded rod and held in place by a pair of nuts. The Pipe/Conduit Hanging Device may be used individually or in a system comprising multiple Pipe/Conduit Hanging Devices working in conjunction. The most preferred embodiment comprises a split-ring type clamp distending from an unthreaded rod coupling with a sliding cavity that is marginally larger in diameter than the diameter of a threaded rod, so that a threaded rod may easily slide through the sliding cavity while the device is being installed. Further, a method of using a “C” clamp to allow a Pipe/Conduit Hanging Device to span a gap between two threaded rods is disclosed. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146378 | OXYGEN BARRIER FILM FOR PIPE - The present invention relates to an assembly of pipe surrounded by a multilayer oxygen barrier film wherein the multilayer oxygen barrier film comprises, in the following order, a) a layer comprising 60-100 wt % of LLDPE (linear low density polyethylene) and 0-40 wt % of LDPE (low density polyethylene), b) a first tie layer, c) a polar oxygen barrier layer, d) a second tie layer and e) a layer comprising 60-100 wt % of LLDPE and 0-40 wt % of LDPE, preferably wherein the pipe is closer to the layer e) than to the layer a). | 2016-05-26 |
20160146379 | MULTI-LAYER EXPANDABLE HOSE - An expandable hose assembly that is able to expand one or more of longitudinally along the length-wise axis of the hose between hose ends and radially, to an expanded state in response to application of at least a minimum fluid pressure to an inner tube of the hose. Once the fluid pressure falls below the minimum fluid pressure, the hose will contract. The hose includes a thermoplastic elastomer inner layer and a slip coating layer thereon having lubricating properties that increases the life of the hose assembly. The hose assembly can include an outer sheath or covering that covers the inner tube and slip coating layer. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146380 | SUBMARINE FLEXIBLE PIPE - Submarine flexible pipe includes a metal flexible carcass, an inner polymeric liner arranged in a radially outer position with respect to the metal flexible carcass, a protective polymeric outer sheath and a mechanical armor structure arranged in a radially inner position with respect to the protective polymeric outer sheath, the mechanical armor structure being potentially exposed to water contact. The mechanical armor structure includes a pressure resistant armor and a tensile armor arranged in a radially outer position with respect to the inner polymeric liner. The mechanical armor structure includes a plurality of carbon steel elongated elements, each of the carbon steel elongated elements being coated by an aluminum cladding. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146381 | ASSEMBLY FOR PRODUCING A THREADED CONNECTION FOR DRILLING AND OPERATING HYDROCARBON WELLS, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SUCH A THREADED CONNECTION - A set for producing a threaded connection, includes first, second, third, and fourth tubular component with axis of revolution, the first tubular component including at each of its ends a first and a second threaded zone provided on the inner peripheral surface of the component, the second tubular component including at each of its ends a third and a fourth threaded zone provided on the outer peripheral surface of the component, the third tubular component including at one of its ends a fifth and a sixth threaded zone respectively provided on the inner and outer peripheral surface of the component, the fourth tubular component including at one of its ends a seventh and an eighth threaded zone respectively provided on the inner and outer peripheral surface of the component. The first and sixth, third and fifth, second and eighth, fourth and seventh threaded zones cooperate with one another on makeup. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146382 | SUBASSEMBLY HAVING A FLANGE AND A TEST APPARATUS - In a subassembly having a flange ( | 2016-05-26 |
20160146383 | HIGH STRENGTH FLEXIBLE FERRULE - A ferrule ( | 2016-05-26 |
20160146384 | EAR CLAMP - An open ear clamp having a clamping device like a so-called Oetiker ear. To make the installation of the clamp on a pipe easier, the clamp is pre-deformed, for example, in the course of production, to such an extent that the clamp surrounds the pipe for which the clamp is intended without play. Because of the elasticity produced in the clamp by this pre-deformation, the clamp still can be moved effortlessly to the installation location on the pipe and yet is retained there in the position of the clamp and in the desired orientation. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146385 | DOCKSIDE SHIP-TO-SHIP TRANSFER OF LNG - Systems and methods for dockside regasification of liquefied natural gas (LNG) are described herein. The methods include providing LNG from a LNG carrier to a regasification vessel. The LNG may be regasified on the regasification vessel. The regasified natural gas may be discharged with a high pressure arm to a dock and delivered onshore. The regasification vessel may be moored to the dock. The LNG carrier may be moored to the regasification vessel or the dock. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146386 | FLUID CONNECTOR WITH CLAMP AND PROTECTION - Disclosed is a fluid-connection device for connecting a first wall defining a first fluid space, in the form of a flexible pipe, to a second wall defining a second fluid space, in the form of a flexible or rigid disposable pipe or enclosure, in a biopharmaceutical assembly, including a first connector in fluid communication with the first space, the first connector including a tubular nozzle for receiving the pipe by insertion along the axis A, a pipe clamp arranged around the end of the pipe in order to clamp the pipe onto the tubular nozzle of the first connector, a protective cover forming a separate part, capable of being snap-fit in an operative position in which the cover is at least partially surrounding the first connector and the pipe clamp thereof, by way of which the pipe clamp cannot come into direct contact with external elements. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146387 | QUICK CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - The connector assembly includes a housing with an open bore which extends along an axis from an open first end to an open second end. The housing further includes a plurality of fingers that are spaced circumferentially from one another and are deflectable in a radial direction. At least one of the fingers has a plurality of teeth that are spaced axially from one another and extend into the open bore of said housing for biting into the first tube to resist pull out of the first tube from the open bore. Each of the teeth also extends by a height to a leading edge of an engagement surface which also includes an angled portion that extends at an angle relative to the axis. The axially spaced teeth have at least one of differing heights and differing angles of the angled portions. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146388 | FITTINGS FOR IRRIGATION SYSTEMS - A fitting, for use in making a fluid connection with a pipe, generally includes a saddle adapted to couple the fitting to the pipe, and a tap integrally formed with the saddle and extending generally away from saddle. The tap is configured to press-fit into the pipe for establishing the fluid connection between the fitting and the pipe. The fitting also includes a passageway defined by the saddle and the tap, for receiving fluid from the pipe and into the fitting via the tap. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146389 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HOT-TAP TIE IN FOR LARGE DIAMETER PIPES - A method is presented for joining a first pipe to the wall of a second pipe. The second pipe contains a first fluid. The first pipe has an open end and a closed end. The method includes abutting the open end of the first pipe against the wall of the second pipe to create an abutment, forming a fluid-tight seal around the abutment, filling the first pipe with a second fluid, and creating an opening in the wall of the second pipe by cutting a section of the wall of the second pipe enclosed by the abutment. The second fluid may have the same pressure as the first fluid. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146390 | METHOD AND APPARATUS OF HOT TAPPING MULTIPLE COAXIAL OR NESTED STRINGS OF UNDERWATER PIPING AND/OR TUBING FOR OVERTURNED WELLS OR PLATFORMS - A method and apparatus for tapping into a pressurized multiple strings of coaxially situated tubulars for wells and/or platforms which have overturned wherein the tapping occurs underwater via a diver or remotely operated vehicle. The assembly includes a tapping tool connectable to the tubular via a saddle connection and an adjustable tapping clamp with adjustable support/locking feet, compression plate with view ports, and angularly adjustable hot tapping system, along with a drill/saw system. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146391 | LIQUID WITHDRAWING SYSTEM AND LIQUID WITHDRAWING DEVICE - Provided is a liquid withdrawing system in which a plug attached to an opening portion of an inner container includes a cylindrical contact portion, an engaging claw connected to a lower end of the cylindrical contact portion, a cylindrical guide portion connected to a lower end of the engaging claw, a siphon tube and a flow channel portion having a liquid flow channel and a gas flow channel, and in the liquid withdrawing system, a second length in an axis direction from a lower end of the cylindrical guide portion to a distal end of the siphon tube is shorter than a first length in an axis direction from an upper end of the opening portion to the bottom surface of the inner container, and a third length in the axis direction from the engaging claw to the distal end of the siphon tube is longer than the first length. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146392 | FLUID TRANSFER ASSEMBLY - A fluid transfer assembly provides a substantially leak-proof connection between a thermoplastic tube and a thermoset tube. A fluid transfer assembly can provide the ability to maintain an aseptic connection between a thermoplastic tube and a thermoset tube, even after autoclaving. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146393 | PIPE HEATER - Disclosed is a pipe heater comprising a tubular heat insulating layer having a pair of separating surfaces formed over the entire length thereof, an external cover bonded to the outer surface of the heat insulating layer to enclose the heat insulating layer, a heating layer provided inside the heat insulating layer and including a heating wire therein, and an internal cover provided inside the heating layer to enclose the heating layer, wherein the heat insulating layer includes a polyimide foam layer formed of polyimide foam, and a protection layer is interposed between the heat insulating layer and the heating wire to prevent bubbles distributed in the polyimide foam layer from dissipating due to heat transferred from the heating wire. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146394 | ELASTOMERIC EXPANSION JOINT PRE-FAILURE SENSOR AND METHOD - An expansion joint comprising a hollow elastomeric body having coupling flanges at each open end configured to connect to flanges of a pipe system. The hollow elastomeric body is comprised of a material comprising an elastomer and fibers. A stretchable sensor is located within the material of the hollow elastomeric body. The sensor is configured to provide a varying electrical characteristic when the sensor is stretched or contracts. An analysis circuit is connected to the sensor, the analysis circuit configured to receive the varying electrical characteristic and to emit a signal corresponding to a level of the electrical characteristic received by the analysis circuit. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146395 | ELECTROMAGNETIC BOOM AND ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP APPLICATION FOR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH MAGNETIZABLE OIL - A method and system for efficient oil spill cleanup are disclosed. Inserting magnetic filings in the oil magnetizes the spilled oil. An electromagnetic boom associated with an oil spill cleanup apparatus is used to create a magnetic field proximate to the electromagnetic boom. The magnetic field draws the magnetized oil toward the boom. The magnetic field is periodically switched on and off to create a pumping effect and draws the magnetized oil to a collection apparatus. The electromagnetic boom is directed through the effected environment using a thruster on the distal end of the boom. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146396 | Expandable Pipeline Point-Repair Device - A pipeline point-repair device, comprising a generally cylindrical body portion, having a locking mechanism mounted on an exterior surface thereof, the generally cylindrical body portion being expandable by application of pressure to an inner surface thereof and an external layer including a resin, the external layer surrounding the exterior surface of the body portion. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146397 | AERIAL ADVERTISING DISPLAY APPARATUS - An aerial advertising display apparatus includes a support base for placing on a support surface, a lift mechanism mounted on the support base and being actuatable to change the elevation of an upper end of the lift mechanism above the support surface, and an attachment mechanism supported by the upper end portion of the lift mechanism. The attachment mechanism includes a forward component attached to an advertising display mounting frame and a rearward component attached to the upper end portion of the lift mechanism. The forward and rearward components are configured to interfit with one another so as to attach with and detach from one another to correspondingly couple and decouple the advertising display mounting frame to and from the upper end portion of the lift mechanism. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146398 | CHEST-MOUNTED SUPPORT DEVICE - A body support device is usable to alleviate stress and strain from the weight of the upper torso on the lower back, spine, knees, and muscles. The body support device includes a chest plate, a body strap configured to couple the chest plate to a user, and a leg having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end is configured for releasably coupling with the chest plate and wherein the distal end is configured to extend outwardly from the chest plate and the body of the user. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146399 | NOZZLE-TYPE STEAM TRAP - An orifice nozzle-type steam trap, a Venturi nozzle-type steam trap, and/or a tunnel-structured resistance tube-type steam trap are provided capable of coping with a change in the discharged amount of a drain due to, for example, a variation in the amount of steam used resulting from the operating condition of steam-based equipment, seasonal external factors and/or a variation in the working pressure difference between the inlet and outlet of a steam trap. A strainer filter can be provided that eliminates strength insufficiency due to the miniaturization of strainer screens of these nozzle-type steam traps, retains the forms of the screens, allows the screens to be easily attached to and detached from the strainers, and/or makes maintenance, such as screen cleaning, easy. The orifice nozzle-type, Venturi nozzle-type, and tunnel-structured resistance tube-type steam traps include, for example, a drainage volume adjusting mechanism which is a piping structure in which the height difference between the drain vent and the non-drain system vent of a Venturi nozzle is variable. In addition, the strainer filter includes, for example, a support body for reinforcing the rigidity of a screen attached to a strainer disposed on the inner side and/or the outer side of the screen. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146400 | METHOD AND STATION FOR FILLING GAS TANKS - Method for filling a tank with pressurized hydrogen via a filling station comprising at least one buffer container and a fluid circuit connected to said at least one buffer container, the circuit of the filling station comprising a first end connected to at least one source of hydrogen gas, the circuit comprising a second end fitted with a transfer pipe intended to be connected removably to the tank that is to be filled, the method involving a step of cooling the hydrogen supplied to the tank by transferring negative calories between a cold source and the hydrogen, the method being characterized in that it comprises a step of purifying the hydrogen supplied by the source in a purification member before transferring it to the at least one buffer container, and in that it comprises a step of transferring negative calories from said cold source to the hydrogen before and/or during the purification step. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146401 | HYDROGEN FUELING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A hydrogen fueling system and method comprises a container, a first tank, second tank, and third tank disposed within the container, and a nozzle coupled to the second tank and the third tank. One or more computer-readable storage media storing instructions executable by one or more processors may control flow of liquid hydrogen and hydrogen gas in the system, adjust temperature of the tanks, control pressure in the tanks, and transfer hydrogen gas from the second tank, the third tank, or a combination thereof to one or more target vessels. The system may also comprise flow control assemblies and flow control valves to manage the transfer of liquid hydrogen and hydrogen gas in the system. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146402 | NATURAL GAS TIME FILL POST SYSTEM - A natural gas filling system may include a nozzle, a container including an internal manifold, wherein the manifold may be connected to a natural gas supply line, a first line may be operably connected to the manifold, wherein natural gas may be supplied to the nozzle, and a vent, wherein the vent is a second line may be operably connected to the nozzle that may release natural gas into the atmosphere. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146403 | INTERMEDIATE FLUID TYPE VAPORIZER - An intermediate fluid type vaporizer includes: an intermediate medium evaporator including a heat transfer tube through which seawater flows, and configured to evaporate at least a part of an intermediate medium in the form of a liquid on the outside of the heat transfer tube by heat exchange between the seawater and the intermediate medium; and an LNG evaporator including a heat transfer tube through which LNG flows, and configured to vaporize the LNG flowing through the heat transfer tube by condensing the intermediate medium evaporated in the intermediate medium evaporator on the outside of the heat transfer tube. The heat transfer tube is made of titanium or a titanium alloy. The outer circumferential surface of the heat transfer tube is formed with grooves having cavities for communicating with the outside via gaps formed in the outer surface of the heat transfer tube. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146404 | OPTICAL SEMICONDUCTOR LIGHTING APPARATUS - An optical semiconductor lighting apparatus includes: a heat sink; a light emitting module contacting the heat sink and comprising a substrate on which one or more optical semiconductor devices are mounted; and an optical member coupled to the heat sink and covering the light emitting module, wherein the optical member includes a substrate positioning slot having a shape corresponding to a periphery of the substrate; and a step having a shape corresponding to a cutaway slot at the periphery of the substrate. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146405 | OPTICAL SEMICONDUCTOR LIGHTING APPARATUS - An optical semiconductor lighting apparatus includes: an upper body open at a lower side thereof to define an interior space therein and formed on an outer surface thereof with an upper protrusion; a lower body open at an upper side thereof to define an interior space therein and formed on an outer surface thereof with a lower protrusion placed collinear with the upper protrusion; one or more heat sinks each including a fastening assembly into which the upper protrusion and the lower protrusion are inserted; and a light emitting module including one or more optical semiconductor devices placed on one side surface of each of the heat sinks, wherein the heat sinks surround outer surfaces of the upper body and the lower body. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146406 | LED Tennis Court Fixture - An indirect LED light fixture for illuminating tennis courts and other indoor facilities is disclosed. The light fixture is highly efficient and provides for even distribution of light. The fixture employs at least one LED (Light Emitting Diode) light source equipped with at least one optical lens having a predefined light output beam pattern. Light emitted by the LED is controlled and directed to a ceiling or a wall by a lens to achieve highly uniform illumination of the surface area desired to be illuminated. The beam angle of the light emitted by the LED light source may be adjustable by adjustment of the position of the lens in relation to the light emitting side of the LED light source. The light fixture has minimal reflection losses, a wide adjustment range of light output, and a high color rendering index. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146407 | LED PIXEL DEVICE WITH DYNAMIC DIFFUSER EFFECTS - The present invention relates to a LED pixel device comprising: a plurality of individual controllable LED pixels arranged in an array; a LED pixel controller adapted to control said number of individual controllable LED pixels; an optical diffuser arranged in front of at least a part of said LED pixels, said optical diffuser receive light from said LED pixels and diffuses the received light; at least one diffuser actuator adapted to moved said LED pixels and said optical diffuser in relation to each other, diffuser controller adapted to control the diffuser actuator; wherein the optical diffuser and the LED pixels can be moved between a non-mixing position and a mixing position, where in said non-mixing position the light emitted by the LED pixels are separated when hitting the optical diffuser and where in the mixing position the light emitted by said LED pixels are at least partial overlapping when hitting said optical diffuser. The present invention relates also to an optical diffuse mountable at a LED pixel device and movable in relation the LED pixel device. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146408 | DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A manufacturing method of a display apparatus includes providing a backlight unit under a display panel to provide a light to the display panel. The providing of the backlight unit includes disposing a light source on a substrate to emit the light, disposing a mask above the light source, which includes a first opening and a second opening greater than the first opening disposed under the first opening, and providing a transparent resin including a wavelength converting material on the light source through the first and second openings to form a wavelength converting member. A width in a cross section of the wavelength converting member along a direction substantially vertical to the substrate becomes smaller as a distance from the substrate becomes greater. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146409 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE MODULE WITH THREE PART COLOR MATCHING - A light emitting diode module is produced using at least one LED and at least two selectable components that form a light mixing chamber. First and second selectable components have first and second types of wavelength converting materials with different wavelength converting characteristics. The first and second wavelength converting characteristics alter the spectral power distribution of the light produced by the LED to produce light with a color point that is a predetermined tolerance from a predetermined color point. Moreover, a set of LED modules may be produced such that each LED module has the same color point within a predetermined tolerance. The LED module may be produced by pre-measuring the wavelength converting characteristics of the different components selecting components with wavelength converting characteristics that convert the spectral power distribution of the LED to a color point that is a predetermined tolerance from a predetermined color point. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146410 | Tree Lighting System - A tree lighting system for quickly installing lights on a tree. The system includes a tree lighting assembly wherein the tree lighting assembly includes a tiered, cone-shaped net extending between a first ring and a second ring. The net supports a plurality of lights thereon, whereby the diameter of the second ring is larger than that of the first ring. This allows the tree lighting assembly to have a hollow interior volume when the net is expanded into its conical shape. The tree lighting assembly is placed over a tree, whereby the body of the tree is disposed within the interior volume of the tree lighting assembly. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146411 | DOWNLIGHT FIRESTOP - A firestop element is provided which is fabricated from a polymer intumescent composition. The element is associated with a light can of a downlight. In some embodiments, the firestop element drops to a deployed position in the light can in the event of a fire. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146412 | MOUNTING ADAPTER FOR POLE-MOUNTED LIGHTS - An outside lighting arrangement comprises a vertical pole with upper and lower ends. A mounting member is coupled to the upper end of the pole, which mounting member has plural luminaire mounting positions located circumferencely about the pole and offset from the pole. Plural directional luminaires are provided. A mounting adapator comprising a first portion that couples to the mounting at one of the light mounting positions, and a second portion that couples to one of the luminaires, is provided. The second portion is rotatively coupled to the first portion so as to direct light from the luminaire in the desired direction. The mounting adaptors can be used on existing selections, as well as new installations. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146413 | An electronic lighting device simulating real fire - An electronic lighting device simulating real fire comprising a flame sheet ( | 2016-05-26 |
20160146414 | ILLUMINATION DEVICES - An illumination device (e.g., an electric candle, etc.) generally includes a housing, a light source, and a pendulum supporting the light source. At least one portion of the pendulum is disposed within the housing. At least one support member is fixedly coupled to both the housing and the pendulum, and is configured to support pivotal movement of the pendulum and the light source relative to the housing. And, a driving device is coupled to the pendulum, at a location within the housing, and is configured to produce the pivotal movement of the pendulum. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146415 | SEMICONDUCTOR LIGHT-EMITTING APPARATUS AND VEHICLE HEADLIGHT - A reliable semiconductor light-emitting apparatus including an optical fiber and a wavelength converting layer and a headlight using the semiconductor light-emitting apparatus can include a ferrule holder attaching the wavelength converting layer. The ferrule holder can also attach a first ferrule covering the optical fiber, which transmits light emitted from a semiconductor light-emitting chip toward the wavelength converting layer. When the light-emitting apparatus is used for the headlight, the apparatus can be easily incorporated into a prescribed position of the headlight with confidence via a lamp holder. Thus, the disclosed subject matter can provide reliable semiconductor light-emitting apparatuses having a high radiating efficiency that can emit various color lights including a substantially white color tone having favorable optical characteristics, which can be used for general lighting, a street light, stage lighting and the like, and which can be used for the headlight that can provide a favorable light distribution pattern. | 2016-05-26 |
20160146416 | OPTICAL ELEMENT FOR A VEHICLE HEADLIGHT - The invention relates to an optical element for a vehicle headlight, in particular a motor vehicle headlight, having a first head lens array which is a compressed as a single piece from a transparent material and at least one second head lens array which is compressed as a single piece from the same or another transparent material. Said first head lens array and the second head lens array have respectively a connecting web which connects the at least one first head lens to a second head lens. | 2016-05-26 |