23rd week of 2017 patent applcation highlights part 38 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20170159966 | PLIABLE-WALL AIR DUCTS WITH INTERNAL EXPANDING STRUCTURES - Pliable-wall air ducts with internal expanding structures are disclosed. An example air duct system includes a shaft to be disposed within an air duct, to extend in a longitudinal direction, and to be in longitudinal compression. The air duct system also includes a plurality of ribs to be coupled to the shaft and to engage an inner surface of the air duct and a spring to be disposed within the air duct, the spring to be coupled to the shaft. The spring under stress being a contributing factor in both the shaft being in longitudinal compression and the air duct being in longitudinal tension. | 2017-06-08 |
20170159967 | AIR-CONDITIONING APPARATUS - An air-conditioning apparatus includes a heat-exchange unit. The heat-exchange unit has a pair of heat exchangers, and a partition plate disposed in such a state that a first region located on the inside of a space between the pair of heat exchangers and a second region located on the outside of the space are formed. The heat-exchange unit is disposed in such an orientation that one of the pair of heat exchangers is provided adjacent to and above the other heat exchanger and that the second region of the partition plate is located on the downstream side of the first region. The second region of the partition plate is provided with an inlet of a drain path. | 2017-06-08 |
20170159968 | LIQUID HEATER WITH TEMPERATURE CONTROL - A liquid heater such as a direct electrical resistance liquid heater having multiple flow channels is provided with a temperature-sensing element in the form of a wire extending across numerous channels, preferably all of the channels, near the downstream ends of the channels. The resistance of the wire represents the average temperature of the liquid passing through all of the channels, and hence the temperature of the mixed liquid exiting from the heater. A bubble suppressing structure is provided in the vicinity of the wire. | 2017-06-08 |
20170159969 | MODULAR MANIFOLD FOR A TANKLESS WATER HEATER - A modular manifold for a tankless water heater includes a first cavity member having a first opening, a second opening, and a base wall; a second cavity member coupled to the first cavity member, the second cavity member having a first opening, a second opening, and a base wall; a first cover plate coupled to either the first cavity member or the second cavity member; and a second cover plate coupled to either the first cavity member or the second cavity member, wherein two openings in the first and second openings are covered by the first and second cover plates, respectively, and wherein the base walls of the first and second cavity members, the first and second cover plates, and the two openings in the first and second openings not covered by the first and second cover plates define a fluid flow path in the modular manifold. | 2017-06-08 |
20170159970 | IN-LINE HEATER - An in-line heater having a heating vessel, defined at least in part by a wall, through which fluid to be heated flows. The wall of the vessel has at least one port formed therein. A fitting, having a body defining a pass-through passageway, is attachable to the port. An end of the body of the fitting has a groove or a ring which mates with a corresponding ring or groove of the port to form a liquid seal between the end of the fitting and the wall of the heating vessel. | 2017-06-08 |
20170159971 | FLEXIBLE POUCH WITH HEATING MODULES - A flexible pouch for heating articles includes a pair of panels forming a compartment and a pair of heating units which are disposed on either side of the compartment to heat the articles within the compartment. Seal portions are formed adjacent side edges for forming a holding area to be grasped by the hand of the user. | 2017-06-08 |
20170159972 | SOLAR HEAT COLLECTING DEVICE - The present invention provides a solar heat collecting device having good heat collection efficiency. A uniaxial solar-tracking reflective mirror group is arranged such that each longitudinal axis thereof faces the same direction. A first biaxial solar-tracking reflective mirror group and a second biaxial solar-tracking reflective mirror group are arranged lined up in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal axis direction of uniaxial solar-tracking reflective mirrors. The uniaxial solar-tracking reflective mirror group is arranged so as to be sandwiched on both sides by the first biaxial solar-tracking reflective mirror group and the second biaxial solar-tracking reflective mirror group. Each mirror group sends solar heat received during uniaxial or biaxial tracking in accordance with the position of the sun, to a heat collecting device. | 2017-06-08 |
20170159973 | Integral Collector Storage Solar Water Heater - An integral collector storage solar water heat collecting apparatus comprises an integral solar heat collecting and storage apparatus having one or more solar ray and ambient temperature heat absorbing and storage material(s) which hold said energy within an enclosure, said enclosure having within it one or more heat exchange coils with pressurized water to be heated for the end-user or client from said heat storage. Said heat collector is combined with other system components to provide heated water to users. | 2017-06-08 |
20170159974 | SOLAR COMPOSITE TUBE, SOLAR COMPOSITE BED COMPRISING THE SAME, AND SOLAR COLD AND HEAT SUPPLY SYSTEM COMPRISING SOLAR COMPOSITE BED - A solar composite tube, including a solar vacuum tube having two open ends; a water path; an adsorbent; and an adsorbate. The solar vacuum tube includes an outer metal tube and an inner metal tube which are coaxially disposed inside the solar vacuum tube. The water path is formed between the outer metal tube and the solar vacuum tube; the adsorbent is disposed between the outer metal tube and the inner metal tube and is configured to exchange heat with water in the water path outside the outer metal tube; the inner metal tube includes a plurality of through holes; the adsorbate is disposed in the inner metal tube; and the adsorbate and the adsorbent form an adsorption-desorption working pair. The invention also provides a solar composite bed including a lower header, an upper header, and the solar composite tube. | 2017-06-08 |
20170159975 | CERAMIC PARTICLES FOR USE IN A SOLAR POWER TOWER - Ceramic particles for use in a solar power tower and methods for making and using the ceramic particles are disclosed. The ceramic particle can include a sintered ceramic material formed from a mixture of a ceramic raw material and a darkening component comprising MnO as Mn | 2017-06-08 |
20170159976 | CASCADING OIL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - A refrigeration system includes a plurality of compressors connected in series with each other. Each compressor has an oil sump located in a gravitational bottom of the compressor. A common supply line supplies refrigerant and oil to each of the plurality of compressors. The plurality of compressors includes a lead compressor and one or more non-lead compressors. The common supply line is configured to return more oil to the lead compressor than to the one or more non-lead compressors. Oil sump pressures for the plurality of compressors are maintained such that the lead compressor has the highest oil sump pressure, and the oil sump pressures of the non-lead compressors are successively lower with respect to its position downstream of the lead compressor. As a result, oil is distributed between adjacent compressors from the lead compressor, which is a most upstream compressor, sequentially downstream to the one or more non-lead compressors. | 2017-06-08 |
20170159977 | REFRIGERATION SYSTEM - A refrigeration system ( | 2017-06-08 |
20170159978 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MULTI-STAGE REFRIGERATION - Systems and methods for multi-stage refrigeration in mixed refrigerant and cascade refrigeration cycles using one or more liquid motive eductors. | 2017-06-08 |
20170159979 | High Porosity Particulate Beds Structurally Stabilized by Epoxy - The present invention provides a porous thermal regenerator apparatus and method of making a porous thermal regenerator comprised of metallic or intermetallic particles that are held together in a porous three dimensional network by a binding agent (such as epoxy). One aspect of the apparatus is that the porosity of the porous thermal regenerator is greater than the tapped porosity of the particles comprising the porous thermal regenerator; moreover, the high-porosity apparatus is durable, that is, it remains intact when exposed to strong time-varying magnetic forces while immersed in aqueous fluid. This high porosity, when combined with high strength and aqueous heat transfer fluid stability, leads to improved porous thermal regenerators and concomitantly to magnetic refrigerators with improved performance. | 2017-06-08 |
20170159980 | INTEGRATION OF DISTRIBUTED THERMOELECTRIC HEATING AND COOLING - A thermoelectric device comprising an elongated panel, formed of a thermally insulating material, and having a plurality of thermoelectric elements comprising compacted conductors inside the insulating material and expanded conductors outside the insulating material wherein the thermoelectric elements run substantially parallel to or at an acute angle relative to the long dimension of the panel. The thermoelectric device may be integrated into a variety of surfaces or enclosures needing heating or cooling with controls and configurations to optimize the application. | 2017-06-08 |
20170159981 | DRY COOLING SYSTEM USING THERMALLY INDUCED VAPOR POLYMERIZATION - A system and method for providing dry cooling of a source liquid, having a plurality of heat exchangers which depolymerize and polymerize a polymer. Specifically, the depolymerization process is endothermic and draws heat from a source liquid in a first heat exchanger, and the polymerization process is exothermic and expels heat from a second heat exchanger. Additional heat exchangers and holding tanks may be incorporated in the system and method. In some embodiments the system further provides additional cooling of the polymer prior to depolymerization using cooler night ambient air. | 2017-06-08 |
20170159982 | OPTIMIZING ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATIO FEEDBACK CONTROL FOR DIRECT EXPANSION AIR-CONDITIONERS AND HEAT PUMPS - A system for maximizing the measured efficiency of an HVAC&R system including two pressure sensors, two temperature sensors, a flow sensor, a power voltage sensor, a power current sensor, and a controller. Each pressure sensor may be adapted to measure different refrigerant pressures and generate respective pressure signals. Each temperature sensor may be adapted to measure different refrigerant temperatures and generate respective temperature signals. The flow sensor may be adapted to measure a refrigerant flow rate and to generate a flow signal. The power voltage sensor may be configured to measure an electrical voltage input and generate a power voltage signal. The power current sensor configured to measure an electrical current input and to generate a power current signal. The controller may be adapted to receive the signals, calculate a measured efficiency, and output a first voltage output signal having a value dependent upon the measured efficiency. | 2017-06-08 |
20170159983 | REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD OF OPERATING REFRIGERATION SYSTEM - A refrigeration system | 2017-06-08 |
20170159984 | Method for Operating a Refrigeration Unit - In order, in a method for operating a refrigeration unit, including a circuit that guides a refrigerant and in which for the purpose of controlling overall compressor output of the refrigeration unit at least one state variable in a system, to operate the refrigeration unit with the minimum possible fluctuations in the state variable, it is proposed that, in accordance with this at least one state variable, the compressor unit should be operated either in a first mode with a first overall compressor output in which the state variable decreases or in a second mode with a second overall compressor output in which the state variable increases, wherein the first and second modes directly succeed one another alternately, that a transition from the second mode to the first mode should be performed when the measured state variable reaches or exceeds a first threshold, that a transition from the first mode to the second mode should be performed when the measured state variable reaches or falls below a second threshold, and that a difference between the first value and the second value corresponds to the greatest of the state variable differences that result over the respective minimum duration in the first mode or in the second mode. | 2017-06-08 |
20170159985 | Fan Motor Controller for Use in an Air Conditioning System - One aspect provides an air conditioning system that includes a compressor housing, a motor having fan blades rotatably coupled thereto and located within the compressor housing. The motor has a rotation sensor associated with it that is configured to sense a rotation of the fan blades. This embodiment further comprises a controller coupled to the motor and is configured to increase a torque of the motor when the rotation sensor indicates that the fan blades are not rotating after an on command signal is received by the motor. | 2017-06-08 |
20170159986 | ICE MAKER ASSEMBLY AND REFRIGERATOR HAVING THE SAME - Disclosed herein are an ice maker assembly movably disposed in a storage space, and a refrigerator comprising the same are provided. An ice maker assembly disposed in a storage space of a refrigerator to form ice, the ice maker assembly includes an ice maker unit configured to form ice and a basket unit configured to store the ice formed in the ice maker unit, wherein the ice maker unit includes a frame mounted at the refrigerator, a tray mounted at the frame and having a space in which the ice is formed, a water tank tiltably mounted at the frame and configured to supply water to the tray, and water stored in the water tank is supplied to the tray when the water tank is tilted in one direction. | 2017-06-08 |
20170159987 | Microbial Control System - The invention relates to a microbial control system for treating influent water and sump water for control of microbial material in machines which process water such as ice making machines, humidifiers such as cool mist humidifiers and cooling towers. The microbial control system includes antimicrobial treatment media housed in a containment vessel. The treatment media can include any one or more of transition metals and transition metal oxides. The transition metal may be any of Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Y, Zr, Nb, Mo, Tc, Ru, Rh, Pd, Ag, Cd, Hf, Ta, W, Re, Os, Ir, Pt, Au, Hg, Rf, Db, Sg, Bh, Hs, Mt, Uun, Uuu and Uub. | 2017-06-08 |
20170159988 | ICE CUBE DISPENSING APPARATUS - An ice cube dispensing apparatus comprises a tray, ice cube compartments, a plurality of brackets, and one or more slidable tray covers allowing a single ice cube compartment to be uncovered at a time. When water or other liquid is added to the ice cube compartments and frozen, the ice cube dispensing apparatus can be turned upside down and the slidable tray covers prevents the frozen liquid from falling out of the slidable tray. | 2017-06-08 |
20170159989 | Cooler with Raised Rack - A cooler with a raised rack. The cooler with raised rack is a cooler having a base, sidewalls and a pivotally attached lid, forming an interior volume. A raised ledge is placed on the base and around a perimeter of the interior volume, forming a reservoir. A rack rests on an upper surface of the ledge. The rack is designed to support items, such as packages of food and ice, while allowing liquid to pass through openings in the rack, toward the reservoir below. This allows for food and other items to be in contact with cubes of ice while separating them from the melted water, keeping the contents of the cooler both cold and dry. | 2017-06-08 |
20170159990 | REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - A refrigerator includes a freezing compartment and a refrigerating compartment. The refrigerator also includes a first refrigeration cycle system and a second refrigeration cycle system, the first refrigeration cycle system configured to cool the freezing compartment of the refrigerator and the second refrigeration cycle system configured to cool the refrigerating compartment of the refrigerator. The refrigerator also includes an auxiliary evaporator configured to supply cool air into the refrigerating compartment based on a portion of refrigerant circulating within the first refrigeration cycle that cools the freezing compartment. | 2017-06-08 |
20170159991 | REFRIGERATOR - A refrigerator includes a first combining member arranged on a side of a cooling room such that the side of the cooling room and a side of a evaporator are hooked with each other in a first direction and a second combining member arranged on the side of the cooling room, the other side of the evaporator is inserted into the second combining member in a second direction, which is different from the first direction, to combine the other side of the evaporator and the one side of the cooling room. Assembly performance is improved with a combining member that facilitates an evaporator to be combined onto an inner side of a cooling room, and heat exchanging performance is improved by the combining member enabling the evaporator to be combined onto a side of the cooling member with a gap. | 2017-06-08 |
20170159992 | DOOR GUIDE ASSEMBLY AND REFRIGERATOR HAVING THE SAME - An integral door guide assembly is removably coupled in an opening of a door of a refrigerator and has an adjustable height. The refrigerator includes a first door rotatably connected to a front surface of a main body, and having an opening in which a plurality of door guide assemblies can be arranged, and a second door rotatably connected to a front surface of the first door. The door guide assembly includes a door guide, a guide removably fixed on both side walls of the opening, a moving unit removably coupled with both side walls of the door guide, guided by the guide to move in an up-down direction, a stopper coupled with the guide, and caught by or released from the catching projections to adjust a position of the moving unit and a latch configured to fix the stopper released from the catching projections. | 2017-06-08 |
20170159993 | FOLDABLE HINGE FOR REFRIGERATOR DOOR - A refrigerator is provided that includes a cabinet having a cabinet wrapper, a door coupled to the cabinet and operable between substantially open and closed positions, and a hinge assembly operatively coupled to the cabinet and to the door. The hinge assembly includes a hinge body defining a door portion and a cabinet portion, the door portion coupled to the door and the cabinet portion coupled to an external side of the cabinet wrapper. A foldable hinge connects the door portion and cabinet portion of the hinge body such that the door portion may rotate relative to the cabinet wrapper. A reinforcement member is positioned on an internal side of the cabinet wrapper and coupled to the hinge body. A locking mechanism is positioned on the door portion. The locking mechanism is configured to engage the reinforcement member and lock the door portion in place. | 2017-06-08 |
20170159994 | REFRIGERATOR - A refrigerator includes a door having a user interface electrical module, a first receiving space that receives the user interface electrical module, a second receiving space open towards a side of the door, and a handle member detachably received in the second receiving space. The handle member closes the first receiving space, and when the handle member is detached, and the user interface electrical module is accessible through the second receiving space. The door further includes a sealing member having a sealing portion located between the handle member and at least one boundary wall of the second receiving space. | 2017-06-08 |
20170159995 | METHODS FOR DISPENSING AND COMPACTING INSULATION MATERIALS INTO A VACUUM SEALED STRUCTURE - A method of forming an insulated structure for an appliance includes forming a structural enclosure having an outer wrapper and an inner liner and an insulating cavity defined therebetween, forming an insulating powder material, compacting the insulating powder material to form a pre-densified core material, disposing the pre-densified core material within an insulating cavity, wherein the insulating cavity is defined between the outer wrapper and the inner liner and expressing at least a portion of the gas contained within the insulating cavity, wherein the insulating cavity is hermetically sealed to define a vacuum insulated structure. | 2017-06-08 |
20170159996 | VACUUM INSULATION STRUCTURES WITH A FILLER INSULATOR - A method of forming a refrigerator cabinet is presented that includes the steps of providing an inner liner; providing an external wrapper, the wrapper defining at least one injection port and at least one vacuum port; positioning the internal liner within the external wrapper such that a gap is defined between the internal liner and the external wrapper; drawing a vacuum within the gap through the at least one vacuum port; and injecting a plurality of glass spheres into the gap through the at least one injection port. | 2017-06-08 |
20170159997 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING A VACUUM INSULATED STRUCTURE FOR AN APPLIANCE HAVING A PRESSING MECHANISM INCORPORATED WITHIN AN INSULATION DELIVERY SYSTEM - An insulation delivery apparatus for forming an insulated appliance structure includes an insulated structure having a wrapper and a liner that define an interior cavity and a hopper having a storage bin and a delivery mechanism. The delivery mechanism delivers an insulating medium from the storage bin, through an insulation conduit and into the interior cavity. The delivery mechanism operates between idle and delivery states. A pressing mechanism is coupled with the insulation conduit and is in selective engagement with the insulated structure. The pressing mechanism operates between rest and compressing states. An inner support is in selective engagement with an outer surface of the inner liner and an operable outer support in selective engagement with the outer wrapper. The inner support and the operable outer support provide structural support to the insulated structure when the pressing mechanism is in the compressing state. | 2017-06-08 |
20170159998 | INSULATION COMPACTION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FORMING AN INSULATED STRUCTURE FOR AN APPLIANCE - A method for forming an insulative member includes forming a wrapper for an insulating structure, the wrapper defining an insulating cavity. A predetermined amount of an insulating media is disposed into the insulating cavity, the insulating media having a pre-compaction density. The insulating media is modified to define a desired insulation density by applying a positive compression to and generating a negative compression within the insulating media during a simultaneous compression phase. At least the simultaneous compression phase is operated until the insulating media reaches a desired insulation density, the desired insulation density being greater than the pre-compaction density. The insulating cavity is sealed to maintain the desired insulation density of the insulation media within the insulating cavity to form the insulating structure. | 2017-06-08 |
20170159999 | INSULATION STRUCTURE FOR AN APPLIANCE HAVING A UNIFORMLY MIXED MULTI-COMPONENT INSULATION MATERIAL, AND A METHOD FOR EVEN DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIAL COMBINATIONS THEREIN - An insulation structure for an appliance includes a cabinet having an outer wrapper and an inner liner, with an insulating cavity defined therebetween. A plurality of hollow insulating organic/inorganic spheres is disposed within the insulating cavity, wherein a secondary insulating volume is defined between the plurality of hollow insulating organic/inorganic spheres and an interior surface of the cabinet. The interior surface of the cabinet defines the insulating cavity. An insulating fill material is disposed within the secondary insulating volume, wherein the insulating fill material and the plurality of hollow insulating organic/inorganic spheres define a substantially uniform insulating material. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160000 | TRAVELING HARNESS SYSTEM - A traveling harness system is provided for an appliance to maintain electrical connections between the appliance and a drawer, while allowing the drawer to move. Wiring harness guides formed in the drawer force the wiring harness to maintain a predictable and desirable loop radius to reduce stress on the wiring harness, which prevents the wiring harness from prematurely wearing. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160001 | INSULATION STRUCTURE FOR AN APPLIANCE HAVING A UNIFORMLY MIXED MULTI-COMPONENT INSULATION MATERIAL, AND A METHOD FOR EVEN DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIAL COMBINATIONS THEREIN - An insulation structure for an appliance includes a cabinet having an outer wrapper and an inner liner, with an insulating cavity defined therebetween. Insulating powder material is disposed substantially throughout the insulating cavity. An insulating gas is disposed within the insulating cavity, wherein the insulating powder material is combined with the insulating gas and cooperatively defines a suspended state and a precipitated state. The suspended state is defined by the insulating gas in motion and the insulating powder being in an aeolian suspension within the insulating gas while in motion. The precipitated state is defined by the insulating gas being in a deposition state and the insulating powder being precipitated from the insulating gas and deposited within the insulating cavity. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160002 | REFRIGERATOR - A refrigerator includes a storage container configured to slide into and out of a storage compartment and a rail unit configured to guide movement of the storage container and a support member disposed in the storage compartment to support the rail unit and coupled to a bottom side of an inner case. Guide bars that guide movement of the storage containers are installed at lower ends of the storage container. Roller units are installed at the bottom surface of the storage compartment by using the foam insulation material blown into the space between the inner case and the outer case. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160003 | REFRIGERATOR - There is disclosed a refrigerator; a lighting device provided in the storage chamber, a first door rotatably coupled to the case to open and close the storage chamber, an auxiliary storage chamber provided in the first door, a second door, a front panel formed of a transparent material, an evaporation treatment unit evaporated on an overall back surface of the front panel to transmit lights partially, a variable transparency film attached to a back surface of the evaporation treatment unit provided in the front panel to get transparent when the power is supplied, a frame unit with an opening having a corresponding size to an opening provided in the first door, an insulation panel distant from the front panel, a power supply unit for supplying an electric power to the variable transparency film and the lighting device, a proximity sensor provided in the second door to sense a user's approaching. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160004 | REFRIGERATOR - There is disclosed a refrigerator; a lighting device provided in the storage chamber, a first door rotatably coupled to the case to open and close the storage chamber, an auxiliary storage chamber provided in the first door, a second door, a front panel formed of a transparent material, an evaporation treatment unit evaporated on an overall back surface of the front panel to transmit lights partially, a variable transparency film attached to a back surface of the evaporation treatment unit provided in the front panel to get transparent when the power is supplied, a frame unit with an opening having a corresponding size to an opening provided in the first door, an insulation panel distant from the front panel, a power supply unit for supplying an electric power to the variable transparency film and the lighting device, a proximity sensor provided in the second door to sense a user's approaching. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160005 | GAS SENSOR, REFRIGERATOR INCLUDING SAME AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR - A gas sensor includes a plurality of detectors discolored by reacting with different predetermined target gases, such that the gas sensor independently measures the amount of each target gas. A refrigerator for deciding a type and state of target food contained in a container by sensing a color change of a gas sensor mounted to the container including the target food, and a method for controlling the gas sensor are disclosed. The gas sensor for detecting a plurality of target gases includes a base and a plurality of detectors provided at the base. The detectors respectively detect different target gases, and each detector is discolored by reacting with each predetermined target gas. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160006 | THERMAL EXCHANGE REFRIGERATION SYSTEM - In one general aspect, the instant application describes a thermal exchange refrigeration system. The thermal exchange refrigeration system includes a first radiator placed inside a refrigerating room and configured to cool a temperature inside the refrigerating room via a coolant; a second radiator connected to the first radiator and exposed to an outside temperature, the second radiator being configured to cool the coolant of the first radiator using the outside temperature; and a temperature sensor placed inside the refrigerating room and configured to sense a temperature inside the refrigerating room. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160007 | Beverage Cooler and Heater Assembly - According to some embodiments, a beverage heating and cooling assembly is provided which includes a collar and beverage retainer assembly for connection to retain the assembly below a mounting substrate. The beverage retainer assembly may include a housing with an active heating or cooling system, such as a thermoelectric engine, which is positioned within or adjacent to the housing and beneath the mounting substrate or similar planar structure. The assembly allows for a clean installation of an active thermal system for beverages in order to keep the beverages cold or warm as desired. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160008 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LIQUEFACTION OF NATURAL GAS - By using the power generated by an expander by an expansion of material gas, the outlet pressure of a compressor is increased, and a requirement on the cooling capacity of a cooler is reduced. The liquefaction system ( | 2017-06-08 |
20170160009 | GAS LIQUEFACTION PLANT - In a gas liquefaction plant that produces a liquefied gas by liquefying a raw gas, a pipe rack portion in which an air-cooling heat exchanging system is disposed has a rectangular shape when viewed from above. A first compressor, a precooling heat exchanging portion, an auxiliary heat exchanging portion, and a fourth compressor are arranged in this order along one long side of the pipe rack portion. A second compressor, a primary heat exchanging portion, and a third compressor are arranged in this order along the other long side of the pipe rack portion. A pipe that carries the raw gas cooled at the precooling heat exchanging portion is connected to the primary heat exchanging portion across the pipe rack portion. A pipe that carries a primary refrigerant compressed at the second and third compressors is connected to the auxiliary heat exchanging portion across the pipe rack portion. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160010 | Use of Eductor for Liquid Disposal from Vessel - A system for the processing of a hydrocarbon flare gas. An input gas stream contains a gas component and a liquid component. A knock-out drum separates the gas component from the liquid component. An eductor has a motive inlet, a suction inlet, and a discharge outlet. The separated liquid component is introduced into the suction inlet of the eductor. A high-pressure gas stream is introduced into the motive inlet of the eductor. The high-pressure gas stream has a pressure sufficient to draw the separated liquid component from the knock-out drum and through the discharge outlet. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160011 | VACUUM ASSISTED DRYER SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Dryers and methods of using dryers are described herein. The dryer includes a housing, a drying chamber disposed within the housing, and a heating element. The dryer further includes an intake configured to supply intake air to the drying chamber. The dryer includes an exhaust configured to vent exhaust air out of the drying chamber. The dryer includes a pump coupled to the housing. The dryer further includes an energy recovery system coupled to the housing. The pump is configured to reduce the air pressure within the drying chamber. The energy recovery system includes a heat transfer fluid and is configured to use the heat transfer fluid to transfer thermal energy from the exhaust air to the drying chamber. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160012 | SEMICONDUCTOR ANNEALING APPARATUS - A semiconductor annealing apparatus includes: a chamber; a tube provided inside the chamber; a wafer boat provided inside the tube so as to be able to advance into and retreat out of the tube; a loading area in which the wafer boat is positioned when the wafer boat retreats out of the tube; hydrocarbon supply means for supplying hydrocarbon gas into the tube; heating means for heating the inside of the tube; and oxygen supply means for supplying oxygen into the tube. The tube is made of sapphire or is made of SiC and formed by all-CVD, and wherein the wafer boat is made of sapphire or is made of SiC and formed by all-CVD. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160013 | DENITRATION AND WASTE HEAT RECOVERY INTEGRATED FURNACE - The present invention relates to a denitration and waste heat recovery integrated furnace, comprising a denitration system, a desulfurization system and a waste heat recovery system. An air outlet of the denitration system is connected to an inlet of a dust collector ( | 2017-06-08 |
20170160014 | METHOD FOR EXHAUST GAS TREATMENT, AND SYSTEM COMPRISING AN EXHAUST GAS TREATMENT DEVICE - A method for treating exhaust gas in an exhaust gas treatment device of a system may involve withdrawing exhaust gas from a processing device for mechanically and/or thermally processing an inorganic material of the system. The material to be fed to the processing device may be preheated by heat exchange with the exhaust gas. Further, a temperature of the exhaust gas entering the exhaust gas treatment device may be adjusted by adapting the exchange of heat between the exhaust gas and the inorganic material. In some examples, the exhaust gas treatment device may comprise an oxidation catalytic converter and/or a reduction catalytic converter. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160015 | COOLING TOWER WITH INDIRECT HEAT EXCHANGER - A heat exchange apparatus is provided with an indirect evaporative heat exchange section. The indirect evaporative heat exchange section includes a series of serpentine tubes, and an evaporative liquid is passed downwardly onto the indirect heat exchange section. The evaporative liquid is collected in a sump and then pumped upwardly to be distributed again across the indirect heat exchange section. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160016 | HEAT EXCHANGER - A heat exchanger is provided which can reduce a pressure drop of a refrigerant by replacing a portion or all of baffles of a related art heat exchanger with guides having a specific configuration. The heat exchanger may include a plurality of tubes in which a refrigerant may flow; a plurality of heat dissipation fins into which the plurality of tubes may be inserted, the plurality of heat dissipation fins allowing heat exchange between the refrigerant and a fluid; at least one header coupled to at least one side of the plurality of tubes, the at least one header forming a flow space for the refrigerant; and at least one guide provided inside of the at least one header to partition the flow space and to guide the refrigerant from the at least one header to the plurality of tubes. The at least one guide may include a support provided inside of the at least one header, the support having an opening formed therein, and a movable part movably provided to open and close the opening. The movable part may be movable by a liquid refrigerant in the refrigerant. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160017 | NON-METALLIC VAPOR CHAMBERS - A non-metallic vapor chamber includes a composite wick structure that fills a non-metallic housing. The composite wick structure provides mechanical strength and structural rigidity to the non-metallic vapor chamber. The composite wick structure includes a first hydrophilic wick portion and a second hydrophobic wick portion. A condensed working fluid flows through the first hydrophilic wick portion from a condensation region to a region proximate one or more thermal energy producing devices. A vaporized working fluid flows through the second hydrophobic wick portion from the region proximate one or more thermal energy producing devices to a condensation region where the vaporized working fluid is condensed for reuse. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160018 | HEAT PIPE WITH FIBER WICK STRUCTURE - A heat pipe with fiber wick structure includes a tubular body that is divided into an evaporator section, an adiabatic section and a condenser section, a mesh wick structure bonded to the inner wall of the tubular body to occupy the overall area of the evaporator section, a flat elongated fiber wick structure partially surrounded by the mesh wick structure in the tubular body and extending along the longitudinal axis of the tubular body to occupy a part of the inside space of the tubular body, and a working fluid filled in the tubular body. The fiber wick structure has one or multiple contact surfaces partially disposed in contact with and sintered to the mesh wick structure and partially disposed outside the mesh wick structure and disposed in contact with and sintered to the inner wall of the tubular body. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160019 | COMPRESSED GAS ENERGY STORAGE AND HARVESTING SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH STORAGE OF THE HEAT BY MEANS OF A RADIAL EXCHANGER - The present invention relates to an AACAES system and method in which balls make it possible to store heat. The heat exchanges are produced by means of at least one radial heat exchanger, in which the balls and a first fluid circulate, the first fluid passing radially through means for circulating the balls. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160020 | HEAT STORAGE DEVICE - A heat storage device for transferring heat indirectly between a fluid and a heat storing medium, and for storing transferred heat, includes a container that surrounds an interior of the container, the heat storing medium being located in this interior. A plurality of vertical tubes are arranged in the interior of the container, each of these tubes being fluidically connected to a vertical header tube by means of a lower end section. Each of the tubes has a plurality of heat transfer fins that contact the heat storing medium. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160021 | Variable Heat Rejection Device - A heat rejection system that employs temperature sensitive shape memory materials to control the heat rejection capacity of a vehicle to maintain a safe vehicle temperature. The technology provides for a wide range of heat rejection rates by varying the shape and thus effective properties of the heat rejection system in response to temperature. When employed as a radiator for crewed spacecraft thermal control this permits the use of higher freezing point, non-toxic thermal working fluids in single-loop thermal control systems for crewed vehicles in space and other extraterrestrial environments. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160022 | Coolant connection of a heat exchanger, connection stem, housing section and intake manifold - A coolant connection ( | 2017-06-08 |
20170160023 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A HEAT EXCHANGER - A method of producing a heat exchanger is provided that includes a connection between two elements of a heat exchanger, the two elements being connectible to each other in at least one respective contact surface. An adhesive film is applied to at least one of the elements in the region of the respective contact surface, two elements being brought in contact with each other by applying pressure and an adhesive bond being produced between the elements by means of the adhesive film. An associated heat exchanger is also provided. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160024 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FLOW MALDISTRIBUTION CONTROL - A flow control system in an inlet duct to a heat exchanger includes a door having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end rotates about an axis and the second end moves between an open position and a closed position to respectively allow and prevent flow into the heat exchanger. The second end has a rounded configuration. A plurality of mixing elements are downstream of the door. At least one mixing element has a base portion and a distal portion, and the base portion has a base width and the distal portion has a distal width. The base width is wider that the distal width. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160025 | Cleaning Apparatus for Cooling Tube Array - A cleaning apparatus for cleaning a cooling tube array of a heat exchanger, including a triangular truss beam supported to be movable in a first direction, which direction is perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the truss beam, a nozzle carriage movably held on the truss beam, the nozzle carriage being movable along the longitudinal direction of the truss beam, and a plurality of cleaning nozzles mounted to the nozzle carriage, the truss beam having two tubular top chords and one tubular bottom chord that is arranged centrally below the top chords, and bracings that connect the chords, and the nozzle carriage having at least one bottom chord roller that is arranged for traveling on the bottom side of the bottom chord; and a cleaning apparatus having a square truss beam. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160026 | MAGAZINE AND BOLT RELEASE FOR FIREARM - An integrated magazine and bolt release mechanism that is intended to automate the operations of magazine release when empty, and bolt release when a loaded magazine is inserted into the rifle. The release mechanism may include a mechanical switch device. The mechanical switch device may be a lever that is able to identify the presence of ammunition. By way of mechanical linkage, the system is able to control the magazine catch surface to either maintain or expel a magazine. The linkage facilitate the transition of vertical motion, imparted by the magazine body and follower to the lever into horizontal motion of an arm to move the magazine catch in and out of engagement with the magazine's locking surface. Upward vertical motion of the lever may actuate the bolt catch surface by means of a mechanical link that serves to reverse the direction of vertical motion. As the magazine body moves upward, the lever impinges on the arm that forces the bolt catch downward, to release the locked bolt group. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160027 | FIREARM BOLT ASSEMBLY FOR A SELF-LOADING FIREARM - A firearm bolt assembly for a self-loading firearm has an elongated frame defining a frame axis, a bolt connected to a forward end of the frame, a plurality of separate weights connected to the frame, and the weights being movable at least slightly with respect to the frame and to each other for movement along the axis. There may be a resilient spacer element between adjacent weights. There may be a resilient spacer element between one of the weights and a portion of the frame. The spacer element may be an O-ring. The weights may be connected to a rear portion of the frame. The weights may be tubular bodies each defining a bore. A portion of the frame may be received within the bore. The frame may define a rear portion having a first diameter, and a flange forward of the rear portion having a larger second diameter. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160028 | BUFFER ASSEMBLY FOR FIREARM RECIPROCATING BOLT - A buffer assembly for a firearm has a tubular receiver extension. A damper assembly is positioned within the receiver extension adjacent the receiver extension rear end, and a spring is positioned within the receiver extension with the rear end of the spring surrounding the damper assembly. A buffer is positioned within the receiver extension at the opposite end of the spring from the damper assembly. The receiver extension has a liner that surrounds the spring creating a layer between the spring and the receiver extension. The liner may be a friction reducing material such as a polymer material. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160029 | Cartridge Loading Mechanism of Toy Revolver - A cartridge loading mechanism of a toy revolver includes a magazine, a cylinder, a cartridge drum and a driving element. When loading bullets, the cartridge loading mechanism may be removed to load the bullets. When firing a bullet, the cylinder may be rotated to provide a high simulation. When a bullet is fired, the cylinder and the cartridge drum are rotated altogether, and the magazine disposed in the cylinder and an inner magazine tube remain still and will not rotate with the cylinder, and the inner magazine tube is aligned precisely with the barrel to improve the shooting accuracy. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160030 | METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING THE USE OF FIREARMS - According to certain aspects, a system for controlling use of firearms can include a circuitry coupled to a firearm and in communication with a Global Positioning System (GPS) unit. The circuitry may be configured to: determine, using the GPS unit, coordinates of a current location of the firearm; transmit the coordinates of the current location of the firearm to a remote server, wherein the remote server comprises a database including a plurality of coordinates associated with a plurality of locations at which the firearm should be enabled or disabled; receive from the remote server information relating to whether the firearm should be disabled at the coordinates of the current location of the firearm; and in response to determining that the firearm should be disabled based on the information from the remote server, initiate disabling of the firearm. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160031 | SAFETY CRITICAL CONTROL SYSTEM THAT INCLUDES CONTROL LOGIC OR MACHINE READABLE INSTRUCTIONS THAT SELECTIVELY LOCKS OR ENABLES THE CONTROL SYSTEM BASED ON ONE OR MORE MACHINE IMPLEMENTED STATE MACHINES THAT INCLUDES STATES ASSOCIATED WITH DETECTION OR MATCHING OF ONE OR MORE PREDETERMINED SIGNALS ON DISTINCT CONDUCTION PATHS BETWEEN ELEMENTS OF THE CONTROL SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS - This disclosure involves a method of controlling a safety critical control device, the method comprising: sending user inputs to a first state machine, identifying user inputs by the first state machine, determining the correct state to communicate to a second state machine, the correct state being determined by selecting one state of a plurality of states depending on the user inputs, communicating the correct state to a second state machine through a control bus, and determining the correct state for the second state machine based on communication from the control bus. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160032 | ROTATIONALLY ACTUATED AND DUAL PIN SUPPORTED LINKAGE INCORPORATED INTO A LOWER RECEIVER OF A FIREARM FOR ESTABLISHING A LAST SHOT HOLD OPEN CONDITION WITH AN UPWARDLY DISPLACEABLE MAGAZINE FOLLOWER - A bolt hold open linkage incorporated into a lower receiver of a firearm for elevating a bolt catch into contact with a forwardly displacing bolt associated with an upper receiver reciprocating action assembly. An elongated central stem has a forward end and an opposite rearward end, a shoulder being supported, via an extending portion, from the rearward end. A pair of axially aligning mounting pins are supported at spaced apart locations of the lower receiver above a magazine receiving well incorporated into the lower receiver, the pins mounting the opposite ends in pivoting fashion about a centerline extending between the axially aligning pins which is offset from the shoulder. Upon an upwardly displaceable follower, associated with a magazine which is secured to the well, being adapted to elevate into contact with the linkage at a location offset from the axial centerline, the shoulder actuating in a combined pivoting and elevating fashion and adapted to contact and elevate the bolt catch for intercepting the forwardly displacing bolt. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160033 | Gun Lock and Firearm Having Such a Gun Lock - A gun lock of a firearm having two hammers movably disposed on a lock support, a trigger bar for each hammer for holding or releasing the hammers, a trigger, and a disconnector for the trigger, by which disconnector the trigger bars can be moved by the trigger from a holding position into a release position. The disconnector can be moved by an inertial mass between a triggering position, in which the trigger is connected to one of the two trigger bars, and a disconnect position, in which the connection between the trigger and the trigger bars is interrupted. The inertial mass is a pendulum mass swiveling about a transverse axis between a starting position and a safe position, by which the disconnector, upon the release of a first hammer, can be swiveled in a direction opposite to the direction of the pendulum mass into the disconnect position. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160034 | Suppressor with Coaxial Expansion Chambers and Tapered Seals - A firearm suppressor for dissipating the energy of discharge gases expelled by a discharge of a firearm has at least a first baffle and a second baffle, each baffle having a circumferential outer wall for enclosing an expansion chamber. The outer wall has a circumferential forward tapered surface and a circumferential rearward tapered surface, a taper angle of the forward tapered surface being equal to a taper angle of the rearward tapered surface. The baffles are assembled together in a coaxial baffle stack with the first baffle forward of the second baffle, the forward tapered surface of the second baffle engaging the rearward tapered surface of the first baffle for forming a tapered seal between the outer walls of the baffles, thereby limiting flow of firearm discharge gases from within the baffle stack through the tapered seal. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160035 | BAFFLES, SUPPRESSORS, AND POWDER FORMING METHODS - A method of forming a firearm suppressor baffle including preparing a titanium alloy powder system, forming of the powder system into a green shape, optionally green machining the green shape, sintering the green shape to create a firearm suppressor baffle formed from sintered material, where the firearm suppressor baffle has an elevated oxygen content of between 0.2 and 0.5 weight percent. The resultant sintered material may have a creep value of less than 1.5% at 50 hours at 450 C. Also, a method of forming a firearm suppressor baffle including preparing a titanium aluminide powder system, forming the titanium aluminide powder system into a green shape through one of compaction and powder metal injection molding, and sintering the green shape to create the firearm suppressor baffle. The titanium aluminide powder method may also include deoxygenating the firearm suppressor baffle. Also disclosed are baffles and suppressors formed using these methods. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160036 | OPTIMIZED FLOW COMPENSATOR - A firearm compensator, to be affixed to the muzzle of a gun for reducing at least one of flash and recoil, utilizes a vectored flow nozzle, an expansion chamber containing a prominent thrust surface and flow-directing structures below the barrels center line, and flash-hiding ports. A compression ramp containing dimple-like structures connects the bottom of the gun muzzle to the bottom of the prominent thrust surface. Upon firing the gun, gasses depart from their linear trajectory as they flow past the vectored flow nozzle, flow diagonally downward past a dimpled compression ramp in the expansion chamber, and strike the thrust surface. A plurality of substantially horizontal elongated ports in the expansion chamber aids in flash suppression. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160037 | Quick Connect Rifle Receiver Adapter System - The present invention is a quick connect receiver adapter assembly for an automatic or semi-automatic rifle, specifically the AR-15 assault rifle. The adapter system is used to quickly exchange barrels on an AR-15 rifle platform, and allows the user to convert the AR-15 from a single caliber weapon to a multi-caliber weapon. The system has a receiver attached portion comprising a three piece locking ring assembly, and separate barrel adapter assembly which can be attached to any caliber barrel suitable for use with the AR-15 assault rifle. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160038 | MAGAZINE FLOORPLATE WITH ONE OR MORE RETAINING CLIPS FOR A FIREARM - A shooting rest is disclosed herein. The shooting rest may include a magazine floor coupling configured to couple to a bottom portion of a firearm magazine. The shooting rest also may include one or more removable retaining clips configured to maintain the magazine floor coupling to the bottom portion of the firearm magazine. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160039 | CLEANING DEVICE FOR PAINTBALL EQUIPMENT - Among other things, there is disclosed a cylindrical device which is used to remove broken paintballs and other unwanted material from the barrel of a paintball marker or from other paintball equipment. Cylindrical cleaning devices currently known in the art are prone to separation and failure after use. The present disclosure includes structure such as barbs and/or openings, a snap-fit sleeve element, and/or one or more spacers to limit or prevent such failure. Structure for cleaning, including squeegee elements movable between an insertion configuration and a cleaning configuration, and other materials and configurations, are also disclosed. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160040 | FIREARM CONVERSION KIT NOT REQUIRING A DEDICATED FASTENING TOOL - A conversion kit for a firearm of the type having a removable component is disclosed. The conversion kit includes a chamber piece having a coupling end, and a muzzle piece of a conversion barrel having a coupling end configured to be secured to the coupling end of the chamber piece and an engagement end. The engagement end is configured to mate with the removable component such that manipulation of the removable component causes the coupling end of the muzzle piece of the conversion barrel to be secured to the coupling end of the chamber piece. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160041 | TELEMATICS SENSORS AND CAMERA ACTIVATION IN CONNECTION WITH FIREARM ACTIVITY - Disclosed herein are apparatuses, systems, methods, and machine readable media for activating a portable camera in response to the activity of a firearm, and for implementing and using a system for identifying an individual who discharged a firearm, and for recording, assessing, identifying, and transmitting information related to the firing of a firearm, and for monitoring the status of an implement at a mount, and for using a charging device for delivering electrical power to components of a firearm. A communications channel may be established between a firearm telematics sensor and a video camera, sometimes by means of intermediary devices. A communications channel may be established between a mount (e.g., holster) telematics device and local and/or remote monitoring service components, sometimes by means of intermediary devices. When the telematics sensor detects that its associated firearm is removed from its holster, or in motion, or being discharged, it may signal the camera to initiate recording. When the telematics device detects that its associated firearm is removed from its holster, the change in status can be reported to the local and/or remote system. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160042 | Crossbow - A crossbow including first and second flexible limbs are attached to a center rail. A draw string extends across the center rail that translates between a released configuration and a drawn configuration. A string carrier including a catch is movable between a closed position that engages the draw string and an open position that releases the draw string. The string carrier slides along the center rail to engage with the draw string in the released configuration and slides to a retracted position that locates the draw string in the drawn configuration. A retaining mechanism retains the string carrier in the retracted position and the draw string in the drawn configuration. A trigger moves the catch from the closed position to the open position to fire the crossbow when the string carrier is in the retracted position. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160043 | BOW STABILIZER WITH HANDLE - A stabilizer for an archery bow capable of being removably attached to an archery bow. The stabilizer includes one or more weights removably attached to the stabilizer which provides dampening to the archery bow when the stabilizer is attached to the bow. The stabilizer can be locked at a position offset to the longitudinal length of the bow. The stabilizer includes a handle that enables the bow to be held or transported. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160044 | DISARM MECHANISM FOR A CROSSBOW TRIGGER - A trigger mechanism for use in a crossbow having a bowstring, the trigger mechanism comprising a housing, a trigger lever at least partially received in the housing and pivotally mounted thereto, a sliding block comprising a recess formed in a first surface, and a bowstring catch pivotally mounted in the housing. The bowstring catch has a first end configured to retain the bowstring in the housing when the crossbow is in a cocked position, and a second end that is configured to engage with the trigger lever. The sliding block is moveable between a safety on first position that prevents the trigger lever from rotating, a safety off second position where the trigger lever may be rotated, and a disarm position where a second arm of the trigger lever is partially received in the sliding block recess and a first arm of the trigger lever disengages from the bowstring catch. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160045 | PAINTBALL MARKER AND LOADER SYSTEM - Among other things, methods and apparatus regarding collection, dissemination and display of information concerning paintball loaders and markers are disclosed. A loader includes a heads-up display, electronic devices for gathering, storing and disseminating information, and an antenna for sending and receiving data. Wireless voice communications among paintball players is possible via associated headsets. There is also disclosed paintball equipment and methods for controlling both the firing and loading mechanism of paintball equipment. Current systems or mechanisms have individual and discrete electronic control systems for firing operations, e.g. located in the paintball gun itself, and loading operations, e.g. located inside the paintball loader. The present disclosure unifies the electronic control of said firing and loader operations into a single electronic circuit board located on either the paintball gun or paintball loader. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160046 | PNEUMATIC FIRING DEVICE - A pneumatic firing device includes a rear section engaging a cylinder, a solenoid valve engaging the rear section from under, an adjusting element disposed inside the rear section, a piston disposed inside the cylinder to form a first chamber and a second chamber, an airflow guiding element engaging the cylinder at a front thereof, a moving rod having a tail end engaging the piston and a front end stretching through the cylinder into the airflow guiding element for operation control of the airflow guiding element, and a front section engaging a front of the airflow guiding element and having a plurality of passage to displace the delivery tube through a hole thereof. The solenoid valve holds control of the operation of a pressure release channel to change the pressure difference between the first and second chamber, making the pressured air entering a first passage from a first guiding hole of the airflow guiding element, pushing the delivery tube to a firing position, flowing into a second passage from a second guiding hole, and then firing a pellet with strong airflow. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160047 | Receiver and Collapsible Stock for a Firearm - A receiver having an integral stock connector component that extends along the receiver; two extension rod/rail apertures formed through the integral stock connector component, wherein each extension rod/rail aperture is formed so as to slidably receive an extension rod/rail extending from a buttstock, such that each extension rod/rail is slidably movable within one of the extension rod/rail apertures; wherein each extension rod/rail comprises a rod channel and two or more rod dimples/detents formed along the rod channel; and a latch that is movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position, wherein when the latch is in the engaged position, a protrusion portion urges latch elements into the rod/rail apertures a distance that seats the latch elements into the rod dimples/detents, and wherein when the latch is in the disengaged position, the protrusion portion allows the latch elements to retract from the rod dimples/detents and into the rod channels. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160048 | RIFLE HANDGUARD SYSTEM - The rifle handguard system may include a barrel nut configured to fasten to an upper receiver of a rifle and further configured to carry a rifle barrel. The system may also include a rifle handguard having a muzzle end and a receiver end. The receiver end may be shaped to receive the barrel nut. The receiver end may further include means for affixing the rifle handguard to the barrel nut via friction between an inner surface of the rifle handguard and an outer surface of the barrel nut. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160049 | Rotating Connector for Connecting the Lower Receiver of a Rifle to the Butt Stock - The present invention is a rotating connecter for attaching the lower receiver of a rifle to the butt stock. The rotating connector comprises an outer bushing, an inner bushing and at least one bushing cap. The outer bushing includes a flat bottom portion, at least two threaded holes and at least one hollow interior cavity. The flat bottom portion of the outer bushing comprises a first hole and a second hole in which the first hole includes at least one stainless steel ball, a spring plunger and a spring. The second hole includes at least one bushing stop. The at least one stainless steel ball, the spring plunger, the spring in the first hole and the at least one bushing stop in the second hole are held in place utilizing at least one set screw. The inner bushing includes a plurality of recesses having a threaded hollow cavity configured to receive the butt stock of the rifle. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160050 | Novel Apparatus for Securing a Holster - An apparatus that mounts to a surface and securely holds a holster and firearm by allowing the clip of the holster to pass over a landing on the apparatus. The landing being set off from the surface to which the apparatus is mounted. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160051 | Pocket Carried Holster - A pocket carried holster of modest outer dimension and novel design is secured to the outer extents of the front pocket in a pair of pants to facilitate the discrete carry of a small caliber semiautomatic pistol and a spare ammunition magazine such that both can be safely removed from the pocket's confines in an expedited manner without snagging on the garment. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160052 | FIRE-RESISTANT GUN SOCK - Described is an apparatus for containing firearms or other sporting equipment. The apparatus may be a flexible sleeve comprised of fire-resistant material. The apparatus may have a closure at a first end of the sleeve and a closed second end of the sleeve. The flexible sleeve may also be comprised of additional layers of protective material, such as thermal insulation and water-wicking fabrics. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160053 | FIREARM STORAGE APPARATUS - A firearm storage apparatus comprising a base including a first groove, a first storage panel removeably supported within the first groove, the first storage panel including a plurality of slots that traverse a face of the first storage panel and a plurality of adjustable straps, each strap mated to the first storage panel through two of the slots and adjustable in position along the first storage panel and adjustable in degree of tightness to secure a firearm to the first storage panel. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160054 | REDIRECTED LIGHT BEAM FOR WEAPONS - A lighting device for a gun includes a mirror to redirect a light beam emanating from the lighting device. The light beam can be redirected along the side or top of the gun and preferably parallel to the axis of the gun barrel. The lighting device preferably is or includes a laser module. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160055 | RIFLESCOPE AIMING SYSTEM - A riflescope aiming system that includes a telescopic sight, a multiple-zero-point elevation turret and a ballistics reference system. The multiple-zero-point elevation turret includes a rotatable indicator carrier and a plurality of indicator pins secured to the indicator carrier, each indicator pin corresponding to a predetermined target distance. The ballistics reference system is operably coupled to the objective housing of the telescopic sight and displays ballistics data indicia. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160056 | APPARATUS AND METHODOLOGY FOR TRACKING PROJECTILES AND IMPROVING THE FIDELITY OF AIMING SOLUTIONS IN WEAPON SYSTEMS - A system for tracking projectiles in flight and correcting the aim of a firearm or cannon. The system allows for the observation and recording of the ballistic path of projectiles which are coated with a fluorescent die or affixed with retro-reflectors. Laser emitted radiation, preferably strobed, forms a cone of light that intersects with ballistic path of the projectile. It is possible to measure the drift and drop of an illuminated projectile at time or distance intervals. Marksman, snipers or spotters may use the system to adjust the placement of subsequent shots. An automated system may use optical detectors to measure the reflected light beam and may be coupled with a regressive algorithm to produce improved fire control solutions. Such automated systems use the measured projectiles to calculate the influence of wind on the projectile and allow for the measurement and registration of other occasion to occasion errors. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160057 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PLANNING AND LAUNCHING A PLURALITY OF MISSILES TO BE INCLUDED IN THE SAME MISSION - A method for planning and launching two or more missiles, to be included in the same mission, and where this is done from one or more aircraft in such a way that the missiles arrive at same target approximately at the same time without interfering with each other on the way to the target. The planning of the mission is performed by sending a set of identical mission data to the missiles prior to launch; letting each missile be assigned a unique identity, letting each missile calculate identical trajectories and a unique offset to this, in one or more of four dimensions, where a resulting offset trajectory is unique for each missile and based on the identical mission data and unique identity, and launching the missiles included in the same mission. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160058 | Load Distribution Garment - A load distribution garment for use under a ballistic vest includes a shirt to be worn under the vest. The shirt has interface grips on its outside to engage the inside of the vest and help to transfer vertical load of the vest to the shirt. The shirt has tightenable straps that help to keep the shirt snub on the user's torso. As a result, some load of the vest is transferred to the user's torso, including the core, rather than being carried solely on the shoulders and collarbone area. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160059 | Repair of Ballistic Concrete Panels - A ballistic panel formed with a ballistic material, the panel comprising: a panel with a filled void; wherein the filled void is filled with a ballistic replacement material; and wherein the filled void exhibits ballistic properties equivalent to the ballistic panel formed with the ballistic material; wherein the ballistic replacement material and the ballistic material comprise between about 1121 kg/cubic meter (about 70 pounds per cubic foot) and about 1442 kg/cubic meter (about 90 pounds per cubic foot); and wherein the ballistic replacement material and the ballistic material comprise: about 1 part by mass Portland cement; about 0.5 to 1.5 part by mass fine aggregate; and about 0.0005 to 0.05 part by mass air entrainment additive; about 0.005 to 0.15 part by mass fiber; about 0.005 to 0.05 part by mass aluminum hydroxide and about 0.005 to 0.05 part by mass calcium phosphate. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160060 | Device for Non-Lethal Immobilization of Threats - The present invention discloses a projectile device for the nonlethal immobilization of threats. The invention includes a plurality of grappling-type hooking assemblies attached by a flexible means to a projectile core, a means for the dispersal of the hooking assemblies on or just prior to impact on a target, and a means for ballistically deploying the device from a 12 gauge shotgun, a 35 mm flare gun, a 40 mm grenade launcher, or other suitable launching device. In particular, the hooking assemblies disperse and adhere to the target, while the flexible attachment means entangle and either limit the motion of or immobilize the target. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160061 | Cartridge Casing And Method Of Manufacturing A Cartridge Casing - The present invention relates to a cartridge casing for firearm ammunition and to a method of manufacturing such casing. The casing ( | 2017-06-08 |
20170160062 | DEGRADABLE SHOTGUN WAD - Herein we describe shotgun shells each having a degradable wad comprising a polyhydroxyalkanoate polymer, as well as methods for ensuring that such wad degrades quickly after landing in an aquatic environment. Plastic, aquatic debris has a negative economic and ecological impact, and thus it is advantageous to use implements that will degrade into environmentally benign compounds. Incorporating a degradable wad into shotgun shells provides an effective, economical solution. Suitable degradable shotgun wads and methods are described herein. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160063 | Composite Material Having an Internal Skeleton Structure - A skeletal composite material includes an internal skeleton structure surrounded by a matrix material. The skeleton structure and the matrix are made of different materials having different properties. It should be appreciated that the skeleton structure and the matrix can be made of any suitable material including metal, ceramic, carbon, polymers, or combinations of these materials. Preferably, the skeleton structure and/or the matrix are made primarily of metal or ceramic. The skeletal composite material can be made by filling a skeleton structure with powder, compacting the skeleton structure and powder to form a preform, and consolidating the preform to form the skeletal composite material. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160064 | Tracking arrow - A frangible container to be attached to the tip of an arrow, the container containing riboflavin so that when the container is attached to the tip of an arrow and the arrow is fired at and hits a game animal to wound the game animal, the frangible container breaks so that the riboflavin is distributed into the environment where the animal was hit and into the blood flowing from the wound so that the environment where the animal was hit and the blood trail from the blood flowing from the wound can be more readily detected by directing light having a wavelength in the range of from about 300 to about 500 nanometers to observe the resulting florescence of the riboflavin in the environment where the animal was hit and in the blood trail. In addition, a combination of an arrowhead and a frangible container wherein the frangible container is attached to or contained within the arrowhead. | 2017-06-08 |
20170160065 | REMOTELY DETECTABLE AMMUNITION - Disclosed is tagged ammunition, methods for making it, using it and detecting it to reduce gun violence. When implemented together with a smart phone coupled readers, standalone readers, or at a security center, software is included to allow integration of signals detected by multiple readers in the vicinity to map detectable ammunition detected by readers designed to detect tagged ammunition as a proxy for loaded firearms. This makes possible securing an area of interest, when combined with placing of at least one networkable reader in the vicinity of the area of interest; and connecting the one or more readers to a monitoring center. Such monitoring centers may be associated with schools, shopping malls, streets, public meetings, public events, housing complexes, an area being swept for loaded guns, an area being monitored for gang activity, or even a residence. | 2017-06-08 |