23rd week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 31 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160160419 | CLOTHES TREATING APPARATUS WITH A HEAT PUMP CYCLE - A clothes treating apparatus having a heat pump cycle for performing a washing cycle and a drying cycle is provided. The clothes treating apparatus may include a drum configured to accommodate a item to be treated; a heat pump cycle having a first evaporator, a compressor, a condenser, and an expansion valve to heat air introduced into the drum; a circulation duct configured to form a circulation passage of air that has passed through the drum; a circulation fan configured to circulate the air; and a controller configured to drive the heat pump cycle and the circulation fan during the washing cycle to preheat at least one of the drum or the circulation duct. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160420 | DUAL-DRUM WASHING MACHINE - A dual-drum washing machine includes a first outer drum and a second outer drum mounted in a frame, wherein the first outer drum is connected to the second outer drum via a connector form an integral structure. The first outer drum and the second outer drum connected to each other are connected to the frame ( | 2016-06-09 |
20160160421 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE WITH A DYNAMIC BALANCER - A dynamic balancer device for mounting to and balancing a rotatable drum in a laundry treating appliance. The dynamic balancer device comprises an enclosed annular housing having a radial circumferential wall, a plurality of internal baffles in the enclosed annular housing and a fluid disposed in the annular race and movable therein. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160422 | Washing Machine - A washing machine including a cabinet with an opening, a door that opens and closes to uncover and cover the opening, respectively, and a door locking device that selectively restrains a motion of the door when the door is closed. This configuration may be used to prevent the door from opening when, for example, the washing machine is in operation. In addition, a structure of a front portion of the opening may facilitate loading and unloading of laundry. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160423 | LAUNDRY WASHING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING ATTACHED SUBSTANCE - A laundry washing machine includes a wash tub that allows laundry and water to be loaded therein, a holding unit that separates some of the water in the wash tub and holds the some of the water, where the water contains a substance that was attached to the laundry and that is dissolved therein, a detection unit that detects a predetermined substance contained in the some of the water held by the holding unit and outputs information indicating a result of detection, and a laundry detergent dispenser that dispenses a laundry detergent into the wash tub or instructs a user to add the laundry detergent to the wash tub after the some of the water is separated. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160424 | DRYER - A dryer includes a cabinet that defines an outer appearance of the dryer and has at least one opening, a main drum rotatably disposed in the cabinet and configured to accommodate an object to be dried, a door portion coupled to the cabinet and configured to open and close the opening of the cabinet, and a sub drum rotatably mounted to the door portion and extending toward an inner space of the cabinet. The sub drum defines an accommodation space that is separated from the inner space of the main drum. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160425 | Laundry Dryer with Drainable Motor Shaft Seat - A laundry dryer ( | 2016-06-09 |
20160160426 | DRYER - A dryer includes a drum configured to receive a laundry item within its internal volume, a variable member positioned within the drum and configured to be movable in a lengthwise direction of the drum to thereby vary the internal volume of the drum, a motor disposed on a rear surface of the drum, the motor including a rotation shaft that is configured to rotate in a forward rotation direction or a reverse rotation direction, an adjustment shaft coupled to the rotation shaft and configured to extend to a preset position inside the drum, and a bracket fitted to the adjustment shaft and configured to couple the variable member and the adjustment shaft. The coupling of the variable member and the adjustment shaft enables movement of the variable member according to a rotation of the adjustment shaft. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160427 | CONDENSING TYPE CLOTHES DRYER HAVING A HEAT PUMP CYCLE AND A METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A CONDENSING TYPE CLOTHES DRYER HAVING A HEAT PUMP CYCLE - A condensing type clothes dryer having a heat pump cycle and a method for controlling a condensing type clothes dryer having a heat pump cycle are provided. The condensing type clothes dryer may include a drum in which an object to be dried may be accommodated; a circulation duct that forms a circulation passage such that air may circulate via the drum; a circulation fan configured to circulate the air along the circulation duct; a heat pump cycle having an evaporator and a condenser spaced from each other in the circulation duct, and configured to absorb heat of air discharged from the drum through the evaporator and to transfer the heat to air introduced into the drum through the condenser using an operation fluid which may circulate via the evaporator and the condenser; a bypass flow path formed at the circulation duct such that a portion of air discharged from the drum may bypass the evaporator to be mixed with air having passed through the evaporator at an upstream side of the condenser; and an opening and closing device installed at the bypass flow path and configured to selectively open or close the bypass flow path. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160428 | CONDENSING TYPE CLOTHES DRYER HAVING A HEAT PUMP CYCLE AND A METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A CONDENSING TYPE CLOTHES DRYER HAVING A HEAT PUMP CYCLE - A condensing type clothes dryer having a heat pump cycle is provided that may include a drum in which an object to be dried may be accommodated; a circulation duct that forms a circulation passage such that air may circulate via the drum; and a heat pump cycle. The heat pump cycle may include a plurality of evaporators provided adjacent to each other in the circulation duct; a condenser provided at a downstream side of the plurality of evaporators and spaced therefrom, that absorbs heat of air discharged from the drum through the plurality of evaporators, and transfers the heat to air introduced into the drum through the condenser, using an operation fluid, which may circulate via the plurality of evaporators and the condenser; a plurality of divergence pipes that form a divergence passage, such that the operation fluid discharged from the condenser may be introduced into each of the plurality of evaporators; a plurality of electronic expansion valves provided at the plurality of divergence pipes, respectively, that opens and closes the plurality of divergence passage; and a controller that controls a flow amount of the operation fluid to be introduced into each of the plurality of evaporators by controlling an open degree of the divergence passage based on a super heat degree of the operation fluid passing through each of the plurality of evaporators. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160429 | Laundry Treatment Apparatus and Method for Operating a Laundry Treatment Apparatus - The invention relates to a laundry treatment apparatus, in particular a dryer or a washing machine having dryer function, and to a method for operating the apparatus, wherein the apparatus comprises a laundry treatment chamber ( | 2016-06-09 |
20160160430 | EXHAUST TYPE CLOTHES DRYER AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN EXHAUST TYPE CLOTHES DRYER - A method for controlling an exhaust type clothes dryer may include measuring humidity of air passing through an interior of the drum to sense a degree of dryness of a target item, and discharging air that has passed through the drum or recirculating at least a portion of air that has passed through the drum to the drum by comparing a degree of dryness of the target item with a predetermined reference value. In the recirculating of air, an amount of recirculated air may be increased according to an increase in the degree of dryness of the target item by adjusting a degree of opening of a recirculation channel. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160431 | DRYER AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A method of controlling a dryer includes rotating a drum within the dryer in a first direction, detecting at least one of temperature or relative humidity of air discharged from the drum while the drum is rotating in the first direction, and sensing occurrence of entanglement inside the drum by comparing a variation rate of at least one of the detected temperature or the detected relative humidity with a corresponding reference value. The method also includes, based on sensing that the entanglement has occurred, reversing a rotation direction of the drum by rotating the drum in a second direction that is opposite the first direction, and further, based on reversing the rotation direction of the drum upon sensing that the entanglement has occurred, maintaining the second direction of rotation of the drum for a preset time. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160432 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE WITH IMAGING CONTROL - A laundry treating appliance having a rotatable drum defining a laundry treating chamber, where the laundry in the laundry treating chamber may be imaged and a condition of the laundry determined based on the imaging of the laundry. A notification can be provided to a user based on the determined motion condition. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160433 | Iron Comprising a Body and a Metal Soleplate Folded Back Against the Body - Iron including a body ( | 2016-06-09 |
20160160434 | HAND-HELD STEAMER HEAD - The present application relates to a hand-held steamer head ( | 2016-06-09 |
20160160435 | DOUBLE PIN SEAMING ELEMENT - A seaming element for an industrial textile, and methods of manufacture. The seaming element body is constructed from a single layer of polymeric film that is folded to provide a fold region and arms that comprise a first region, and a further second region. The first region is bonded to surfaces of an edge region of the textile, while the second region comprises a plurality of spaced-apart aligned protrusions extending from the first region, each protrusion comprising an interior space defined by an upper layer; a lower layer; and a loop at the fold region that connects the upper and lower layers. The interior space is divided into an outer securing region and an inner securing region by either a rib member placed between and bonded to an inner surface of at least one of the upper and lower layer, or by bonding a portion of the upper layer with a portion of the lower layer at a constriction zone. The outer securing region is interdigitatable and alignable with the inner securing region of a corresponding second seaming element bonded to another region of the textile, to define a first channel; and the inner securing region is interdigitatable and alignable with the outer securing region of the corresponding second seaming element, to define a second channel. A securing element is placed in the two channels. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160436 | FLEXIBLE FABRIC HAVING SUPERHYDROPHOBIC SURFACE - The disclosure relates to a superhydrophobic surface. Methods of fabrication are disclosed including laminating an optically transparent polymer sheet with hydrophobic nanoparticles such that the nanoparticles are partially embedded and partially exposed. The resulting assembly remains optically transparent. Additional methods include the lamination of nanoparticles to flexible fabrics and the production of molded articles using nanoparticle-treated molds. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160437 | TEXTILE FABRIC SHEET HAVING STAIN AND LIQUID RESISTANCE AND THE PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF - A textile fabric sheet having stain and liquid resistance includes (a) a fabric substrate, (b) a first polyurethane coating layer formed on a first surface of the fabric substrate; (c) a second aqueous acrylic coating layer formed on the first coating layer of the polyurethane coating layer; and (d) a third stain-resistant coating layer formed on the second aqueous acrylic coating layer. A method of preparing the textile fabric sheet is provided. The texture characteristic of the fabric substrate itself can be exhibited, and due to the polyurethane coating layer, the aqueous acrylic coating layer and the stain-resistant coating layer stacked in three steps, excellent water resistance, stain resistance and air permeability can be exhibited. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160438 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A DYE SCAVENGING SUBSTRATE - A method for manufacturing a dye scavenging substrate which comprises the steps of: (a) providing an absorbent substrate; (b) passing the substrate through a bath containing an alkaline solution of a dye scavenging compound selected from: (i) a N-trisubstituted ammonium-2-hydroxy-3-halopropyl compound having the general formula (I), or (ii) a salt of epoxy propyl ammonium having the general formula (II), or a combination thereof; (c) subjecting the substrate to a pressure of from about 0.04 MPa to about 0.40 MPa; (d) wrapping the substrate in a water impermeable material and rotating the substrate for a period of from about 12 hours to about 60 hours; (e) removing the water impermeable material and passing the substrate through a bath containing an acid solution; (f) subjecting the substrate to a pressure of from about 0.15 MPa to about 0.40 MPa; and (g) drying the substrate. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160439 | Processes for Extracting Trichomes from Plants and Fibrous Structures Employing Same - Processes for extracting trichomes from plants and more particularly to processes for extracting trichomes from a mixture of trichome and non-trichome materials using a screen, for example a pressure screen, and fibrous structures employing such extracted trichomes are provided. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160440 | METHOD FOR CATALYTIC OXIDATION OF CELLULOSE AND METHOD FOR MAKING A CELLULOSE PRODUCT - A method for catalytic oxidation of cellulose using a heterocyclic nitroxyl radical as catalyst, main oxidant acting as oxygen source, and an activator of the heterocyclic nitroxyl radical, comprises—a preliminary activation step of the heterocyclic nitroxyl radical with hypochlorite to activated catalyst, and after the preliminary activation step, a cellulose oxidation step using the activated catalyst and hypochlorite as the main oxidant to oxidize cellulose. In the cellulose oxidation step, fibrous starting material is subjected to the oxidation to oxidize the cellulose, whereafter the oxidized fibrous raw material is disintegrated to nanofibrillar cellulose (NFC). | 2016-06-09 |
20160160441 | Sampling Assembly and Method - A sampling assembly and a method of operation of a sampling assembly are described. An assembly according to an embodiment includes an inlet, an outlet, a liquid-flowing section disposed between the inlet and the outlet, a vapor-flowing section disposed between the inlet and the outlet, and a probe port on the liquid-flowing section. The vapor-flowing section is distinct from and above the liquid-flowing section. A method according to an embodiment includes receiving a liquid chemical interspersed with a gas at an inlet of a sampling assembly and segregating the liquid chemical from the gas. The liquid chemical flows in a liquid-flowing section of the sampling assembly, and the gas flows in a vapor-flowing section of the sampling assembly. The method further includes monitoring a property of the liquid chemical in the liquid-flowing section and releasing the liquid chemical and the gas through an outlet of the sampling assembly. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160442 | SENSOR ROLL - A roll for a machine for producing and/or processing a fibrous web, such as a paper, board or tissue web, has a circular-cylindrical main roll body. A roll cover covers the circumferential surface of the main roll body, at least in some segments. A pressure- and/or temperature-sensitive sensor is embedded in the roll cover. The sensor connects to an electrical and/or optical signal line. The signal line has a first line segment inside the roll. A second line segment extends substantially outside the roll and is connectable to a signal excitation and/or signal processing unit at one end. An electrical and/or optical rotational connection connects the first and second line segments to allow the line segments to be rotated relative to one another. When the roll is rotated, the first line segment rotates together with the main roll body. The second line segment does not have to follow the rotation. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160443 | WEB OF CELLULOSIC FIBERS COMPRISING AN ACTIVE AGENT AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A WEB OF CELLULOSIC FIBERS COMPRISING AN ACTIVE AGENT - A web including cellulosic fibers having two sides and including an additive composition present on at least one side of the web and a method of making such a web are disclosed. The additive composition includes at least one filming agent and at least one active agent, the filming agent being fixed on the web and the active agent being retained on the web by the filming agent, the active agent being an antimicrobial agent. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160444 | FIRE-RETARDANT SHEET MATERIAL - A sheet material includes 30-70 wt. % of aramid pulp, 30-70 wt. % of a fire-retardant short fiber material selected from para-aramid, glass fibers, carbon fibers, and PEEK (polyether etherketone), and 0.5-15 wt. % of a polymer binder, wherein the sheet material is a non-woven sheet material having an areal weight of 10-70 g/m | 2016-06-09 |
20160160445 | COMPOSITION CONTAINING A CATIONIC TRIVALENT METAL AND DEBONDER AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME TO ENHANCE FLUFF PULP QUALITY - A process is provided for making a fluff pulp sheet, comprising contacting at least one cationic trivalent metal, salt thereof, or combination thereof with a composition comprising fluff pulp fibers and water at a first pH, to form a first mixture; contacting at least one debonder surfactant with the first mixture and raising the pH to a second pH, which is higher than the first pH, to form a fluff pulp mixture; forming a web from the fluff pulp mixture; and drying the web, to make the fluff pulp sheet. A fluff pulp sheet is also provided, comprising a web comprising fluff pulp fibers; at least one cationic trivalent metal, salt thereof, or combination thereof; at least one debonder surfactant; and a fiberization energy of <145 kJ/kg. Products and uses of the fluff pulp sheet are also provided. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160446 | IMPREGNATING MATERIALS FOR RELEASE PAPERS - Release coatings on cellulosic substrates such as paper or cardboard, having high mechanical properties, are produced by coating with a polyvinyl alcohol containing ethylenic unsaturation and a silicone crosslinking agent and a silicone containing ethylenic unsaturation. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160447 | Guanidyl Paper Coating - Herein is described a coating composition for the production of paper, for example, for use in inkjet printing. The coating composition includes a guanidyl dye fixative and optionally a binder and/or a filler. The paper product includes a paper substrate, and a coating layer carried by the paper substrate that includes a guanidyl dye fixative. The manufacture of the coated paper is provided by a process that includes applying the coating composition, which includes the guanidyl dye fixative, to paper. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160448 | TOWEL WITH QUALITY WET SCRUBBING PROPERTIES AT RELATIVELY LOW BASIS WEIGHT AND AN APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - A multi-ply absorbent product having a wet scrubbing resistance greater than 120 revolutions and a basis weight of between 30 and 50 grams per square meter. A heated adhesive is applied between two single plies/webs, the multiple plies are embossed according to particular parameters, and the embossed webs are compressed with a marrying roll. The adhesive is heated to a temperature of between approximately 32 degrees C. to 66 degrees C. for application between the multiple plies. For each ply, the embossed area generally occupies between approximately 5 to 15% of the total surface area of a surface of the ply, the depth of embossment of the surface is generally between approximately 0.28 and 0.43 centimeters deep, and the embossment of the surface is generally between approximately 0.04 to 0.08 square centimeters in size. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160449 | Structure for Railroad Ties Having Data Acquisition, Processing and Transmission Means - A laminated wood and encapsulated railroad tie structure and its associated method of manufacture. A wood core of laminated wood slats is inserted into an extruded sleeve of scrap tire rubber and polyurethane. A urethane adhesive laminates the wood slats together and serves as a lubricant and bonding agent for placement and secured engagement of the sleeve about the core. End caps are securely engaged at each end of the composite sleeve, being secured to both the wood or other natural fiber core and sleeve. Longitudinal grooves or slots for engagement with a railroad bed characterize the bottom and side surfaces of the sleeve. The core may be provided with bores and grooves to receive sensors and conductors interconnected with a processor and transponder maintained in an end cap. The end case also maintains a photovoltaic device and power source for the active elements of the railroad tie structure. The core may also be manufactured of a wood or other natural fiber giving the core a desired flex modulus to provide for better control and serviceability of associated rails and railway cars. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160450 | Base Plate and Rail Fastening Arrangement - A base plate includes a lateral support section and a lateral contact surface which delimits a supporting area formed on a top side of the base plate for a foot of a rail. A through-hole leading from the top side to the underside of the support section is formed into an edge area of the support section abutting the lateral contact surface. The through-hole has a basic shape which is angular in cross-section. The surface of the edge area meets with the contact surface in an upper marginal edge. A lateral surface of the through-hole assigned to the contact surface at least over a partial area of its height changes into an inclined surface which rises in the direction of the upper marginal edge of the contact surface and ends at the surface of the edge area. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160451 | METHODS FOR JOINING STRIPS OF SYNTHETIC TURF BY BLADE-TO-LOOP TUFT BONDING AND FOR COVERING A SITE WITH SYNTHETIC TURF - A method for covering a site with synthetic turf includes laying down a first elongate strip of synthetic turf, laying down a second elongate strip of synthetic turf, with the second elongate strip of synthetic turf is laid down substantially adjacent to the first elongate strip of synthetic turf in a manner such that a portion of the second elongate strip partially overlays a portion of the first elongate strip forming a lap joint. The method also includes the step of applying heat and/or pressure to weld the first elongate strip of synthetic turf to the second elongate strip of synthetic turf along the lap joint. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160452 | Method For Controlling A Construction Machine, Control System For A Construction Machine, And Construction Machine - The present invention relates to a method for controlling a construction machine which performs a working operation along a working trajectory on a ground depending on at least one operating parameter. For performing the method, the construction machine requires an electronic control unit comprising a machine control and a data processing device as well as a sensor device having a suitable detection region. The sequence of the method is as follows: First, at least one mark detectable by the sensor device is placed stationary on the ground in a region which, regarded from at least one position of the construction machine on the working trajectory, is located in the detection region of the sensor device. Subsequently, said mark is detected by the sensor device, resulting in the generation of sensor data. After that, the sensor data is processed by the data processing device of the construction machine. Finally, a control command is generated for the machine control of the construction machine for changing at least one operating parameter of the construction machine. Furthermore, the present invention also relates to a control system for a construction machine as well as to a construction machine. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160453 | SURFACING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system for re-surfacing a pavement surface includes a conduit configured to transfer a spreadable material and a material application and dispersal device (MADD) coupled in flow communication with the conduit. The MADD includes at least one material application mechanism (MAM) coupled in flow communication with the conduit. The system also includes a pressurization device coupled in flow communication with the conduit and the MADD. The pressurization device is configured to channel the spreadable material into the at least one MAM and to generate a positive pressure within the at least one MAM to facilitate delivering the spreadable material to the pavement surface. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160454 | Automotive Construction Machine - In an automotive construction machine, with a machine frame ( | 2016-06-09 |
20160160455 | Self-Propelled Construction Machine And Method For Operating A Self-Propelled Construction Machine - A self-propelled construction machine includes a machine frame and an operating drum arranged in a drum housing which is open downwards and is closed on both sides by an edge protector which is adjustable in height. A control assembly determines a reference value for the height of the ground surface relative to the machine frame on which the edge protector rests in a floating position, the height of the edge protector relative to the machine frame and the lowering speed of the edge protector. Furthermore, the control assembly is configured such that the height of the edge protector relative to the machine frame is determined at the point in time at which the lowering speed of the edge protector is less than a specified limit value. Preferred embodiments of the machine furthermore detect the edge protector sinking into the ground, and/or prevent the edge protector from digging into the ground. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160456 | POLYMER SYSTEM USED AS A REPAIRING AND MAINTENANCE SOLUTION - A slow curing polymer system used as a repairing and maintenance solution in covering potholes. The polymer system comprises of a hydrophobic barrier coat in the form of a polymer film that is formed due to a polymer reaction that happens when a polymer mixture is applied or poured on to the surface of the potholes. The polymer mixture is time cured to maintain a liquid state to fill all voids and crevices prior to hardening and eventually attains self-leveling with the applied surface and is referred to as hydrophobic barrier coat. Further, an additional polymer foam can be applied on the polymer hydrophobic base coat that provides for filling of the void an adequate adhesion on upper surface of the polymer foam to adhere the applique. The complete polymer system fills and covers one or more potholes as a repairing and maintenance solution. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160457 | Light-Weight Temporary Bridge System and Building Method thereof - A light-weight temporary bridge system includes a weight balance structure-module, constructed at a first abutment; a bridge tower structure-module, including a bottom part fixed to the weight balance structure-module and a top part coupled to the weight balance structure-module via at least one first cable; and a crossing structure-module constructed between the first abutment and a second abutment, coupled to the weight balance structure-module and coupled to the top part of the bridge tower structure-module via at least one second cable. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160458 | OUTDOOR ACOUSTIC WALL - An acoustic wall has vertical support posts which seat within hollow spikes in the ground, but only to the level of an above-ground-level (or near ground) support post cuff in the hollow spike. When such vertical support posts are used to support a plurality of acoustic panels, the combination allows wind to pass between the panels but, in excessively heavy winds, the entire wall safely flattens on site, due to the vertical support posts' not extending below ground level. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160459 | ARRESTING FENCE SYSTEM - Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to an arresting fence system that is deployable in order to bring a traveling vehicle to a stop through controlled deceleration. An arresting system (including an arrestor net, an energy absorber, and a release mechanism) is integral to a gate carriage that may be movable in order to position the fence system in the desired position. The gate carriage can be incorporated into a new or existing fence to restrict access to a desired location. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160460 | ARRANGEMENT INSERTED INTO THE TRAFFIC BOLLARD - “ARRANGEMENT INSERTED INTO THE TRAFFIC BOLLARD”, being the traffic bollard indicated by the numeric reference ( | 2016-06-09 |
20160160461 | Safety Trailer - The present invention is directed to differing embodiments of safety trailers, which have first and second platforms and a safety wall positioned therebetween. The platforms and safety wall define an area protected from vehicular incursions. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160462 | WATER-CONTROL STRUCTURE AND CLADDING ELEMENT THEREFOR - A water-control structure includes a control structure body ( | 2016-06-09 |
20160160463 | Protecting a Stationary Vessel from Encroaching Ice - Techniques are provided for protecting a stationary vessel from encroaching ice. In an example, a system has a subsea mount disposed on a seafloor and a thruster disposed on the subsea mount under a water surface. The thruster is configured to destabilize a water column under the encroaching ice. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160464 | PATCH SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OIL BOOM - An apparatus, system, and method for repairing or reinforcing a damaged oil containment boom. The apparatus includes two end connectors and a curtain attached between the two end connectors. The end connectors are attached to a damaged, existing boom via a vertically extending slot formed in each of the end connectors. After attachment, a tight seal is formed between the curtain and the damaged boom. The method for reinforcing a boom includes engaging the two end connectors to an existing boom while stretching the curtain over the damaged boom section in an overlapping relationship. Finally, the connectors are locked into place via a lock-pin mechanism. This invention creates a tight seal over the damaged area, creating a “patch” to keep out oil contaminants from the protected area. The disclosed invention can be used to repair, patch, or reinforce an existing oil containment boom. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160465 | ONBOARD OIL CONTAINMENT SYSTEM - An oil containment system aboard a vessel which includes a pneumatic system to provide power to a winch and reel assembly containing boom whereby the pneumatic supply is capable of simultaneously powering the winch-reel assembly for boom deployment through inflatable gas fed to a pneumatic motor while also inflating the boom. The inflation of the boom is accomplished by diverting, all or any portion thereof, the inflatable gas from a pneumatic supply through a hose that runs concurrently on the outside of the boom wherein appropriate rates of inflatable gas pressure are allowed to flow through the hose to feed through a valve and hose assembly that connects the inflatable gas supply of the hose to the inflatable gas containment system of the boom. The pneumatic supply originates from a single pneumatic system powering both the winch and reel assembly as well as associated brake and feeding inflatable gas pressure to the inflation hose running concurrently with the boom. The system may be manufactured in a form such that it is compact enough to be installed in, or rapidly transported to, any area or place or vessel where there is likelihood of a discharge of floating material, such as hydrocarbons, floating on a liquid surface. The present invention may also be operated through the use of pneumatic control without the benefit of electric power making it particularly useful for applications in remote areas or during a disaster when electrical power is not readily available. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160466 | PILE COMPRISING A SUBSTANTIALLY CYLINDRICAL SHAFT - A driven pile comprising a substantially cylindrical shaft, wherein the shaft provides a first pile end and a second pile end, wherein a socket is arranged on the driven pile in the region of the second pile end, wherein the socket or the driven pile has an abutment in the region of the second pile end so that a further driven pile can be inserted with a first pile end as far as a maximum insertion depth defined by the abutment, wherein the socket and/or the driven pile in the region of the second pile end provides or provide in the interior at least one undercut portion extending at least substantially to the abutment. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160467 | Pile-Driver and Method for Application Thereof - The present invention relates to a pile-driver, comprising a support member arranged or arrangeable in transverse direction at or on a pile, a liquid chamber which is bounded on the underside by the support member and which further comprises one or more side walls and is configured to receive a liquid therein, one or more pressure build-up chambers, an ignition mechanism configured to ignite a fuel present in the combustion space, and wherein the combustion space is configured to expand fuel present therein during combustion such that a pressure build-up takes place above the support member and the liquid present above the support member in the liquid chamber is displaced at least in upward direction away from the support member, whereby a downward force is exerted on the pile via the support member. The invention further relates to a method for driving a pile downward into the ground using such a pile-driver. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160468 | Construction Block and Wall Made Up of at Least Two Such Superimposed Blocks - The present invention relates to a construction block and a wall made up of at least two such superimposed blocks. The construction block is characterised in that it comprises a beam with at least one alveolus corner area, the beam passing through the block from its lower face toward its upper face and extending, in a first direction of its cross-section, over part of a longitudinal wall and, in a second direction of its cross-section, over a part of a transverse wall, the at least one protrusion being formed by one end of the beam. Application in the construction field, in particular for a wall-type structure. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160469 | REDUCTANT TANK ENCLOSURE ASSEMBLY FOR MACHINES - A reductant tank enclosure assembly for a machine including a cab and a fender is provided. The enclosure assembly includes an enclosure, a cover assembly, a mounting assembly, and a reductant tank. The enclosure assembly is disposed on the fender and includes a wall with a longitudinal edge. The cover assembly is pivotably connected at the longitudinal edge. The cover assembly pivots to an open position to facilitate access to the enclosure The mounting assembly is attached with the fender and positioned inside the enclosure. The mounting assembly includes a support assembly, and a tray assembly pivotably coupled to support assembly. The support assembly includes a support plate attached to a mounting bracket. The reductant tank inside the enclosure is coupled to the tray assembly and pivots to an open position providing access to the reductant tank. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160470 | WORK VEHICLE AND WORK VEHICLE EMERGENCY TRAVELLING METHOD - A gear mechanism of a power train includes first and second planetary gear mechanisms, which respectively include first to third rotating elements and fourth to sixth rotating elements which are each different to each other. The transmission section transfers the drive force of the second rotating element to the fourth rotating element. A rotating shaft fixing section of a power train integrally operates the rotating shafts of the third and fifth rotating elements. A variable transmission section of a power train includes an input section where drive force is input and an output section configured to output drive force equal to or less than the input drive force. A drive force conversion control section of a controller controls the variable transmission section to enable the output of the engine to be converted to an appropriate drive force and the converted drive force to be transferred to the output shaft. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160471 | WORK VEHICLE, AND WORK VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD FOR CHARGING - A power transmission device includes an input shaft, an output shaft, a gear mechanism, an energy-generating motor, a first clutch, and a locking device. The energy storage unit is configured to store the energy generated by the energy-generating motor. The gear mechanism includes a planetary gear mechanism, which includes a first rotation element, a second rotation element, and a third rotation element, which are mutually different. The first clutch is provided in the power transmission route between the engine and the first rotation element. The locking device locks or releases the second rotation element. The energy-generating motor is connected to the third rotation element. A controller locks the second rotation element, converges the rotation speeds of two rotation shafts in the first clutch to cause the first clutch to engage, and rotates the energy-generating motor using the drive power from the engine to thereby accumulate energy in the energy storage unit. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160472 | System for Determining a Position of a Component - A system for determining a position of a first component relative to a second component includes a first sensor mounted on the first component and configured to generate first position signals indicative of a position of the first component, and a reference sensor mounted on the second component and positioned adjacent the first sensor and configured to generate reference position signals indicative of a position of the second component. A controller is configured to receive the first position signals, receive the reference position signals, and determine a position of the first component relative to the second component based upon both the first position signals and the reference position signals. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160473 | MALE AND FEMALE PARTS FOR A WEAR ASSEMBLY OF AN EARTH-MOVING MACHINE'S BUCKET - A wear assembly of an earth-moving machine's bucket comprises a male part ( | 2016-06-09 |
20160160474 | GROUND ENGAGING TOOL - Disclosed are various exemplary embodiments of a ground engaging tool. The tool may have an interior surface. The tool may also have an exterior surface defining a front edge of the tool. In addition, the tool may have a rear surface substantially opposite the front edge. The rear surface may connect the interior surface to the exterior surface. The tool may also have a lock opening surface. The lock opening surface may define a lock opening extending from the interior surface, through the tool, to the exterior surface. The lock opening surface may have a generally circular inner portion adjacent the interior surface. The inner portion may define a groove in the tool positioned circumferentially around the lock opening. In addition, the inner portion may define at least one detent recess in the tool along the groove. The lock opening surface may also have a generally circular outer portion adjacent the exterior surface. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160475 | LOCK FOR GROUND ENGAGING TOOL - Disclosed are various exemplary embodiments of a lock for a ground engaging tool. The lock may have a head portion with at least one compressible detent projection. The lock may also have a C-shaped skirt extending from the head portion. The skirt may define a lock slot for receiving a post to be locked with the ground engaging tool. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160476 | REPLACEABLE SHROUD FOR WORK IMPLEMENT - A side shroud is provided for use with a work implement. The shroud may have an elongated body configured to straddle an edge of the work implement, and a mounting portion extending from a side of the elongated body. The mounting portion may include a back defining an opening, a first side connected to the back, and a second side connected to the back opposite the first side. The mounting portion may also include at least one tab extending inwardly from the back of the mounting portion at a location adjacent the opening and between the first and second sides. The at least one tab may be configured to removably couple the shroud to a mounting base attached to the work implement. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160477 | System and method to scavenge latent heat and freshwater from air and more - Atmosphere contains huge vapor latent energy. This set of inventions discloses a method to scavenge the said latent heat and distribute it to heat demanding space, or for power generation. The condensed water can be collected for living, such that makes special sense for desert or marine zone. It is well known that a cup of hot coffee sitting on glass table can produce water droplets underneath bottom cavity. This invention is mimicking the said hot coffee phenomenon. Different embodied apparatuses are depicted: one is totally a free energy version with special hydrophobic IR reflection coating design, the other one needs minor energy to wipe away the condensed water in a pulse mode. All embodiments must have a starting process to warm up working fluid in a partially insulated container by whatever heater. Although the description is lengthy, it is worthy to seriously study the full contents for the spirits of revolutionary exploitation of free energy. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160478 | SELECTIVE EXTRACTION OF FLUIDS FROM SUBSURFACE WELLS - A method for reducing the extent of treatment required for groundwater comprises the steps of (A) determining one of groundwater (1) flow, and (2) chemistry within at least one of a plurality of fluid zones within a subsurface well having a primary pump positioned at least partially therein; (B) modifying fluid dynamics within the subsurface well based on at least one of the groundwater flow and chemistry; (C) selectively extracting groundwater from at least one of the plurality of fluid zones with the primary pump; and (D) removing one or more contaminants from the groundwater with a fluid treatment system. Additionally, the step of determining can include the use of miniaturized technologies, such as miniaturized flow profiling technologies, miniaturized water sampling technologies and miniaturized sensors. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160479 | MINERAL WATER SUPPLY MODULE - A mineral water supply module may include a water supply pipe configured to supply water in a first direction, a mineral supply pipe configured to supply minerals in a second direction, a discharge pipe configured to discharge water or mineral water in the first direction, a resistance body case configured to connect to the mineral supply pipe and including a resistance body defining a micro channel in which minerals flow in the second direction, and a connector configured to connect the water supply pipe and the discharge pipe such that the resistance body case is provided between the water supply pipe and the discharge pipe and configured to allow the mixing of water from the water supply pipe and minerals from the resistance body case. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160480 | SHOWER HEAD WITH INTEGRATED MIXING VALVE - A shower head is configured to receive a first fluid conduit and a second fluid conduit, where the shower head includes a mixer valve within a portion thereof that is configured to receive a first fluid from the first fluid conduit and a second fluid from the second fluid conduit and to output the first fluid or the second fluid or a blend the first and second fluids to a shower head outlet. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160481 | MECHANICAL TOUCH FAUCET - An inventive touch faucet device for coupling to a pressurized fluid supply is provided that includes a faucet with a depressible touch surface segment and an outlet, where a mechanical touch mechanism is actuated by the touch surface, and induces a fluid flow from the pressurized fluid supply through the outlet in response to a user depression of the touch surface segment. The touch faucet device may further include a mixing valve for control of fluid temperature and flow rate. The mechanical touch mechanism in embodiments of the inventive touch faucet device includes an activation knob in an activator mechanism that is actuated by pressure applied by the touch surface, and a hydraulic valve in mechanical communication with the activator mechanism, the activator mechanism controlling the hydraulic valve. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160482 | MAGNETIC DOCKING FAUCET - A faucet that includes a spout and a sprayhead movable between a docked position, in which the sprayhead is in contact with the spout, and an undocked position, in which the sprayhead is spaced apart from the spout. The faucet also includes a hose assembly that includes a tubular portion having an inlet end and an outlet end and configured to provide fluid through the spout to the sprayhead and a magnetically responsive end portion coupled to the outlet end of the tubular portion and freely and rotatably received within a portion of the sprayhead. A magnet is located in the spout such that when the sprayhead is in the docked position, the magnet magnetically attracts the magnetically responsive end portion so as to retain the sprayhead against the spout. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160483 | WATER FAUCET - A water faucet has a housing, an outlet cover, a valve shaft, a valve base, a pushing rod and a linkage rod. By repeatedly pressing a knob, water supply can be switched between the two different outlet portions, which is easy to operate. A valve shaft is only pushed by the spring such that a stopping loop of the valve shaft firmly contacts the divider of the valve base without leakage. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160484 | SINK SPLASHGUARD - A sink splashguard is disclosed. The sink splashguard can be mounted to a sink such that it protrudes a height H above a counter surface. The sink splashguard protects the user of the sink from splashes. The height H of the sink splashguard above the counter surface can be easily and quickly adjusted while the sink splashguard is in use. Embodiments of the sink splashguard include a base with one or more than one side, and an adjustable attachment holder coupled to the base. The adjustable attachment holder adjustably couples to a splash guard coupling device, which can be a suction cup to be used to couple the splash guard within a sink. Other embodiments of a splash guard include a curve body portion that is semi-flexible with coupling devices coupled in fixed positions to the body portion. The body portion contours to an inner wall of a sink. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160485 | INSERT FOR A SINK - An insert ( | 2016-06-09 |
20160160486 | WASHER FOR AUTOMATICALLY WASHING TOILET WITHOUT POWER - The present invention relates to a washer for automatically washing a toilet without power. The washer comprising: a toilet body ( | 2016-06-09 |
20160160487 | LIQUID RUN-OFF DISPOSAL SYSTEM - A liquid run-off disposal system | 2016-06-09 |
20160160488 | DRAIN DEVICE - The invention relates to a drain device ( | 2016-06-09 |
20160160489 | HYDRODYNAMIC SEPARATOR - A separator unit includes a tank defining an internal volume and having an inlet and an outlet. An insert separates the tank into an upper chamber and a lower chamber. The insert includes a weir at an upper side to define an intake area for receiving an influent liquid, a first opening in the intake area for delivering liquid down into the lower chamber and a second opening on an opposite side of the weir for delivering liquid from the lower chamber back up into the upper chamber. The separator may include one or more of the first opening being of arcuate shape, a perforated shroud extending downward from the insert within the lower chamber and/or an upflow pipe extending downward from the second opening into the lower chamber, a bottom of the upflow pipe covered, and a slot opening in a sidewall of the upflow pipe. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160490 | LONG SPAN STADIUM RISER SYSTEM - An L-shaped module for construction of tiered stadium seating is provided. The module is formed from a plurality of hollow extrusions that are longitudinally welded to form a riser portion and a runner portion. The riser portion rises vertically from a connection to the runner portion. The interior of the extrusions may be used as concealment spaces for hardware or to aid in fluid drainage. Connections to a support structure may be spaced at distances of 20 feet or greater. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160491 | METHOD FOR ERECTING A STRUCTURE MADE OF PREFABRICATED CONCRETE ELEMENTS AND ASSOCIATED STRUCTURE - The invention relates to a method for erecting a structure | 2016-06-09 |
20160160492 | RETAINER INSERTS FOR BARRIERS - An arrangement includes a retainer and an insert. The insert has a pair of opposing walls. The opposing walls are spaced apart. The insert includes a cavity. The insert is partially received in a cavity in the retainer. The retainer arrangement can be used to retainably engage a barrier. At least a portion of an edge region of the barrier can be received in the cavity in the insert, and the barrier can pass through the spacing between the opposing walls of the insert. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160493 | BACKUP WALL REINFORCEMENT WITH T-TYPE ANCHOR - A hybrid wall reinforcement wall anchoring system is described for use in masonry cavity walls. The reinforcement and anchor is hybrid device installed within the backup wall and interlocked with novel veneer ties. The novel veneer ties are wire formatives and are manually connected and interlocked with the anchor. Once interlocked and installed within the cavity wall, lateral, vertical and front-to-back veneer tie movement is limited, strengthening the cavity wall structure. The inclusion of a reinforcement wire within the veneer tie and the exterior wall provides a seismic structure. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160494 | METHOD OF PROTECTING A WOODEN STRUCTURE - A method is disclosed for the application of a coating for protection of a wooden structure. The method includes the steps of grinding used tired into a crumb followed by making a slurry from the crumb containing one or more additives or agents. The slurry is applied in a single coating to the wooden structure and permitted to dry. The coating encloses the wooden structure and is configured to act as a barrier to natural elements to prevent rot and insect damage. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160495 | REINFORCED WATER-RESISTANT BOARD WITH TRAFFIC COAT - A reinforced water-resistant board includes a cover board with a reinforced water-resistant membrane applied to a surface of the cover board. The reinforced water-resistant membrane includes a primer layer, a reinforced membrane, a traffic coat, and a sealing layer. The primer layer is applied over the surface of the cover board. The reinforced membrane includes fleece soaked in a liquid resin and is applied over the primer layer. The traffic coat is boned to the reinforced member. The sealing layer is applied over the traffic coat. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160496 | MOLDED WALL UNIT INCLUDING A CORNER BRACKET - A bathroom wall unit includes a molded wall panel formed of a polymer and defining a recessed pocket. A flexible substrate supporting mosaic tiles is illustratively coupled to a rear wall of the recessed pocket. Surface treatment is illustratively provided within linear indentations in the wall panel to simulate grout lines. A corner bracket illustratively includes first and second trios of arms supporting seals and defining first, second, and third recesses for receiving mounting flanges of a pair of wall panels and a locking device of an inner sealing body to provide additional seals with the wall panels. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160497 | BUTT JOINT FLASHING FOR CEMENTITIOUS SIDING - A butt-joint flashing article of manufacture for construction of buildings is provided comprising a relatively flat, planar back surface, and a ridged front surface, the back surface adapted to face a framed wall, and the front surface adapted to receive siding planks or sheets. The butt-joint flashing apparatus comprises a center ridge and a plurality of channels on either side of the center ridge, each of the channels being separated by substantially planar surface that can be of uniform height that is lower than the height of the center ridge. The butt-joint flashing can be symmetrically arranged about the center ridge. The center ridge is adapted to provide a substantially impervious seal between two planks or sheets of siding. The channels provide a path for water that can find its way into an area between the planks or sheets and a structural sheathing of a building out of that area. The butt-joint flashing apparatus can be made from a clear rubber or clear plastic material with a predetermined shore rating that provides for flexibility over an expected temperature range. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160498 | MOBILE TERMINAL BOOTH (As Amended) - A mobile terminal booth which provides an area where a mobile terminal can be used in a public place. This mobile terminal booth is provided with a sound absorbing unit which is placed in a public place and partially partitions a space as viewed from the above where a user of a mobile terminal can have a telephone conversation. The sound absorbing unit is made of a laminate consisting of a plurality of sound absorbing layers. The sound absorbing layers are joined together in the form of the laminate with a viscous adhesive which does not solidify after formation of said laminate, and maintains its viscosity when the mobile terminal booth is used. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160499 | STRAKE FOR A WIND TURBINE TOWER - A strake for a wind turbine tower is provided A strake for a wind turbine tower is disclosed, whereby the strake is realized as a detachable strake to be mounted to a wind turbine tower to reduce vortex induced vibrations. The strake includes an outer structure and the outer structure defines three sides that are interconnected by three angles, so that the strake includes a mainly triangular shape in its cross-cut perpendicular to its longitudinal direction. The strake includes at least one element that includes a contiguous cavity that is filled with a fluid. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160500 | REUSABLE ARCHITECTURAL WALL - A reusable architectural wall is provided which provides a cost-effective space-dividing wall structure formed of internal support rails joined by a lightweight, cost effective facing panel on each panel side, which preferably is formed of standard architectural materials such as gypsum board, R-board and the like. The wall is structurally rigid, field cuttable, installable horizontally or vertically and has a substantial acoustic reduction, cable carrying capacity, and HVAC capability. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160501 | STRUCTURAL FLOORING PANEL AND FLOOR STRUCTURE INCORPORATING THE SAME - A structural flooring panel comprises an upper sheet, a lower sheet and a plurality of longitudinally extending ribs between the sheets. The ribs are laterally spaced to define at least one longitudinally extending, internal channel within the panel. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160502 | INSULATING PANEL WITH ALIGNMENT ASSEMBLY AND INSULATING PANEL ASSEMBLY INCLUDING SAME - A rigid insulating panel has a plurality of surface elements and four edges. At least two of the four edges have a connecting member including a tongue and groove assembly engageable with the tongue and groove assembly of an adjacent insulating panel to maintain the panels in engagement. The connecting members of the at least two of the four edges further include an alignment assembly wherein at least one of the connecting members includes at least one alignment projection protruding in its groove and at least another one of the connecting members includes at least one alignment recess defined in its tongue. The at least one alignment projection is insertable in the at least one alignment recess to laterally align engaged ones of the adjacent insulating panels. A rigid insulating panel assembly includes at least two rigid insulating panels with the above characteristics. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160503 | INSULATION SYSTEM FOR A PRE-ENGINEERED METAL BUILDING - A pre-engineered metal building configured to reduce air leakage through the shell of the building by providing an insulation system for fully sealing an enclosed space within the structural frame of the building. The insulation system includes a vapor barrier that defines the enclosed space, at least one insulation layer, and a continuous air barrier. Roof sheeting and side wall facing are attachable to the structural frame to form a shell about the building, and at least a portion of the insulation system is positioned between the shell and the structural frame. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160504 | STRUCTURAL FRAME - A structural frame includes a plurality of members formed from fibre reinforced polymer. A pair of the members are arranged to engage one another at a first joint. The joint includes a notch that is provided in an outer surface of the first member of the pair of members and which is arranged to receive an end portion of the second member of the pair of members. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160505 | ROOFING SHINGLE WITH ENHANCED SHADOWLINE APPEARANCE - A roofing shingle may include a shingle body having a buttlap portion with a butt edge and a headlap portion. An exposure zone may extend from the butt edge toward the headlap portion and may be configured to be exposed to the environment when the roofing shingle is installed on a roof. The butt edge may be variegated and may include at least one tab. A first shadowline may be on at least a portion of the at least one tab. A second shadowline may be in the exposure zone. The first and second shadowlines may differ from each other in at least one aspect. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160506 | ROOF CLEANING PROCESSES AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS - Roof cleaning processes and associated systems are disclosed. A representative process includes dispensing a cleaning fluid on the roof, at least restricting the cleaning fluid from exiting the roof via a roof drain, and collecting the cleaning fluid from the roof and directing the cleaning fluid to a sanitary sewer. A representative system includes a pump coupleable to a source of water and configured to pressurize the water, a surface cleaner coupled to the pump with a water line to receive pressurized water, a vacuum source coupled to the surface cleaner with a vacuum line to remove wastewater produced by the surface cleaner, and a retainer configured to be removably attached to a building at least proximate to a roof of the building, the retainer being removably coupleable to the vacuum line and the water line to at least restrict movement of the vacuum line and the water line. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160507 | SELF-LOCKING MECHANISM AND PANELING - A self-locking mechanism that is attachable to a panel is provided. The mechanism includes a structure defining a void therein, an end of the void positioned at an opening in the structure. A pin is positioned within the void and a pin head of the pin is positioned at the opening. The structure is configured to permit longitudinal movement of the pin back and forth within the void. The pin is configured to move between a retracted position from within the void and an extended position. A receptacle is positioned on the structure and oriented to be substantially perpendicular to the opening. The receptacle is able to magnetically connect with an ancillary pin head from an ancillary self-locking mechanism. At least one of the pin head and the receptacle comprises a magnet. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160508 | FLOOR PANEL - A floor panel may include a substrate having a top side and a bottom side. A top layer may be provided on the substrate. The top layer may consist of a printed thermoplastic film and a thermoplastic transparent or translucent layer provided on the printed thermoplastic film. The top layer may be directly applied to the substrate using a glue layer available between the printed thermoplastic film and the top side of the substrate. The substrate may be an extruded synthetic material board including a filler selected from the group consisting of chalk, wood and sand. The substrate at least at two opposite edges may include coupling means provided in the extruded synthetic material board. The floor panel may have a thickness of 5 to 10 millimeters. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160509 | Deck Drainage System - A plurality of interlocking sloped channels, which drain water seeping through the deck into a rain gutter comprises a deck drainage system. Each channel provides a flashing on each side edge, which overlaps the corresponding flashing on the neighboring channel to prevent leakage. The flashings overlap each other on the top surface of the deck joists, and the channels are suspended between the joists, such that they only occupy unused space. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160510 | Cove Base Molding Systems and Methods - The cove base molding strip includes a body including a planar portion having a front surface and a rear surface and a curved portion having a concave surface continuous with the front surface and a convex surface continuous with the rear surface. The rear surface includes at least a first channel. A cove anchor projects from the convex surface, and the intersection of the front surface and the rear surface define a rounded tip that projects from the planar portion. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160511 | PANEL MOVING SYSTEMS - The present disclosure generally pertains to a system for lifting and positioning wall panels. In certain embodiments, a lifting apparatus is provided, wherein a frame is configured to attach to opposing edges of a wall panel and wherein the frame, along with an attached wall panel, may be lifted and moved using a forklift. The width of the lifting apparatus may be adjusted to attach to wall panels of various widths. In other embodiments, a positioning apparatus is provided, wherein a frame is configured to roll across a surface and to attach to opposing edges of a wall panel. In certain embodiments, the positioning apparatus is configured to raise and lower using a source of force. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160512 | PRIMARY AND INTERMEDIATE HORIZONTAL LEVELER - Implementations of the present invention relate to apparatuses, systems, and methods for constructing and installing architectural walls that are secured to a floor and/or a ceiling and include one or more leveling mechanisms. The leveling mechanisms may allow the architectural wall to be selectively adjusted vertically relative to the floor and/or ceiling so that a horizontal positioning of the wall may be achieved. The leveling mechanisms may also allow the architectural wall to fit securely to a floor and/or ceiling. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160513 | ADJUSTABLE SCAFFOLD ASSEMBLY - An adjustable scaffold assembly includes a pair of vertical supports. A pair of hand rails is provided. Each of the hand rails is telescopic and has an adjustable length. A plurality of retainers couples the hand rails between the vertical supports. A pair of horizontal supports is provided. Each of the horizontal supports is coupled between the vertical supports. Each of the horizontal supports has an adjustable length to selectively alter a distance between the vertical supports. A walkway is mounted on and extends between the vertical supports. The walkway may support a person between the vertical supports. A plurality of wheels is provided. Each of the vertical supports has a bottom end. The wheels are rotatably coupled to the bottom ends to facilitate movement of the vertical supports. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160514 | SUPPORT APPARATUS FOR USE WITH AN ELONGATE STRUCTURE - Embodiments of the innovation relate to a support apparatus for use with an elongate structure, such as a chimney. In one arrangement, the support apparatus includes a base configured to extend along both sides of a pitched roof surface, a set of vertical supports secured to the base and configured to be secured to the chimney, and a set of platforms connected to the set of vertical supports and configured to at least partially extend about the perimeter of the chimney. Each platform of the set of platforms is connected to a corresponding adjacent platform of the set of platforms. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160515 | SYSTEM FOR MODULAR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION - Construction systems for erecting budding structures comprise a plurality of prefabricated interconnectable modular budding units, each unit comprising framing members and a plurality of nodes, each node situated for selective interconnection with other units, the nodes and the exterior dimensions of the frame conforming to ISO shipping standards such that each unit is transportable using the ISO intermodal transportation system, and such that when the units are interconnected, a building structure is formed. The modular units are assembled at a remote location, and are there constructed to a semi-finished state, following which the semi-finished modular units are transported from the remote location to the job site, where they are secured to form the structure being erected, and the semi-finished modular units are thereafter constructed to a finished state. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160516 | Portable Toilets and Portable Restroom Arrangements - A portable toilet is provided. The toilet includes a shelter defining a rounded sidewall, the sidewall having a door, and the shelter further including a toilet assembly. The toilet further includes a roof configured for removable engagement with the shelter. The toilet has a storage configuration when the roof is inverted and at least partially housed within the shelter, and the toilet has an bottle configuration when the roof is engaged with the shelter. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160517 | Foldable Children's Wading Pool and Method of Use - A foldable, portable fabric children's wading pool for installation in the ground and which has improved stability characteristics is provided. The pool includes a waterproof fabric base, a middle stabilizer section with a foam stiffening strip, and a sand anchor section with sleeves for holding a weighting material such as sand. The pool is set up by digging a hole in the ground and forming berms along the edges of the hole. Then, the pool is unfolded and positioned such that the waterproof fabric base is in the hole, the middle stabilizer section is on the top of the sand berm, and the sand anchor section extends downwardly and outwardly from the edge of the sand berm. Then, a weighting material is loaded into the sand anchor section and the pool is filled with water, preferably using the waterproof bag that also serves as a storage and transport bag for the pool when folded. | 2016-06-09 |
20160160518 | INTEGRAL RETAINING UTILITY STRAP FOR INFLATABLE POOL - A utility storage mechanism for an inflatable swimming pool includes a substantially elastic outer wall having a top perimeter, an interior surface of the outer wall defining a fluid-containing interior, the utility storage mechanism comprising a strap adapted to encircle the outer wall proximate the top perimeter, wherein when a tensioning force is placed upon the strap, the strap substantially conforms to elastic movements of the outer wall. At least one bracket is coupled to the strap at a bracket-connection portion, the at least one bracket including a receiving member for receiving at least one pool utility fixture, wherein the bracket is coupled to the bracket-connection portion and is in a substantially abutting relationship with an exterior surface of the outer wall. | 2016-06-09 |