24th week of 2020 patent applcation highlights part 35 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20200181865 | CAISSON REPAIR METHOD AND APPARATUS - The disclosure provides novel means and methods for the repair of water caissons in situ, for example at sea. The method generally includes providing a woven composite sock inside the caisson. The method further includes inserting a calibration tube into the composite sock within the caisson. The calibration tube can be filled with a pressurised fluid, preferably water, to pressurise the sock against the internal walls of the caisson. The sock can be infused with an epoxy resin. The resin is preferably water-curable. The composite sock can be allowed to cure with the calibration tube in place. The calibration tube can apply pressure to press the composite sock against the inner wall of the caisson. Once the composite matrix has cured to form a cured composite liner for the caisson, the calibration tube can be removed. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181866 | CELLULAR AND BALLASTED UNIVERSAL POLE FOUNDATION - A volumetric enclosure or enclosures and/or a cellular structure pole foundation is provided. The volumetric enclosure/s or cellular structure pole foundation may employ several embodiments: (1) a single or a plurality of volumetric enclosures at the vertical center of the foundation below the foundation's pole cavity; (2) a single or a plurality of volumetric enclosures at the vertical center of the foundation below the foundation's pole cavity and a cellular structure within the foundation walls and base; (3) a cellular structure throughout the entire body of the foundation; (4) a cellular structure within the foundation walls; (5) the above embodiments with fill material consisting of gas or fluid or solids retained inside the foundation walls; and (6) the above embodiments with solid fill material that can reach the foundation core through the pole cavity. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181867 | FORMING, DRAINAGE AND VENTILATION SYSTEM FOR AGRICULTURE, IRRIGATION AND ATHLETIC FIELDS - A system for retaining a flowable and curable building material to form a portion of a foundation includes side walls disposed in a predetermined configuration having a first side wall and a second side wall, and at least one component having an interior cavity disposed in one of the side walls. A bracket assembly includes an outwardly bounding reinforcement post for each of the side walls, a separator bar having a plurality of apertures sized to receive and retain each of the reinforcement posts at locations corresponding to nominal widths of the at least one component. A barrier is disposed between the outwardly bounding posts. The barrier and the component in the side wall is retained in the foundation after the building material cures. The barrier prevents backfill from filling a volume between the outwardly bounding posts. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181868 | Vertical Lift Loader - The present invention relates to a loader with a frame arrangement and a lifting arrangement. The lifting arrangement is mounted to the frame arrangement and comprises a main arm. The main arm is provided with a pivot connector at a proximate end thereof and an equipment connector at a distal end thereof. The main arm is provided with a main arm actuating element for moving the main arm between a lowered position and a lifted position. The lifting arrangement is configured to move the equipment connector between the lowered position and the lifted position along a substantially J-shaped path to move the equipment connector forward in a front-rear direction of the loader upon lifting the equipment connector. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181869 | Boom Lock - A work vehicle comprises a frame. At least one ground engaging device is coupled to the frame and configured to support the frame above a surface. A boom assembly is coupled to the frame and configured to move from a lowered position to a raised position. An attachment coupler is coupled to a distal portion of the boom assembly. At least one tilt cylinder coupled to the boom assembly and the attachment coupler. A boom lock is coupled to at least one of the frame and the boom assembly. The boom lock is configured to move from an unlocked position where the boom assembly is movable to a locked position where the boom assembly is locked to the frame in the lowered position. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181870 | WORK MACHINE - Provided is a work machine with which an operator can easily perform semi-automatic excavating shaping work at an intended excavation velocity. An information processing device calculates a target velocity of a work point at a predetermined position on a work implement on the basis of each of operation signals of operation devices, calculates a distance between the work point and a target surface on the basis of posture information of driven members and position information of the target surface, corrects a velocity component of the target velocity, the velocity component being perpendicular to the target surface, according to the distance such that the work point does not penetrate the target surface, and performs, before calculating the target velocity, weighting on each of the operation signals of the operation devices according to contribution to a velocity component of the work point, the velocity component being parallel to the target surface, on the basis of the posture information of the driven members and the position information of the target surface. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181871 | WORK TOOL ATTACHMENT FOR A WORK MACHINE - A work machine extending in a fore-aft direction comprising a frame and a ground-engaging mechanism, the ground-engaging mechanism configured to support the frame on a ground surface; a boom assembly coupled to the frame, the boom assembly having a pair of boom arms pivotally coupled to the frame; and an attachment coupled to a fore-section of the boom arms. The attachment may comprise a guide rigidly coupled to a fore-section of the frame; a movable member coupled to the guide, the movable member moveable relative to the frame by a pair of hydraulic cylinders, the guide restricting movement of the movable member in a non-vertical direction; and a work tool coupled to the movable member wherein actuating the pair of hydraulic cylinders engages the movable member, vertically lifting or lowering the work tool relative to the frame. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181872 | WORK TOOL ATTACHMENT FOR A WORK MACHINE - A work machine comprising a frame and a ground-engaging mechanism, the ground-engaging mechanism configured to support the frame on a surface, a boom assembly coupled to the frame, the boom assembly having a pair of boom arms pivotally coupled to the frame and moveable relative to the frame by a pair of boom hydraulic cylinders, an attachment coupler coupled to a distal section of the boom arms, and an attachment. The attachment comprises a work tool. The work tool is coupled to the C-frame. A pair of first C-frame sections are pivotally coupled to the frame of the work machine, and a second C-frame section is pivotally coupled to the attachment coupler, wherein actuating the pair of boom hydraulic cylinders engages the boom arms, pitching the attachment upwards or downwards. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181873 | IMPLEMENT MOUNTING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR MANAGING A CABLE USED FOR MOUNTING THE SAME TO A VEHICLE - An implement mounting assembly for mounting a work implement to a vehicle is mountable and operable using a retractable cable operatively connected to the vehicle. The implement mounting assembly includes a frame having a work implement support end and a vehicle attachment end, the frame defining a cable routing space, an attachment point to which the cable extending through the cable routing space is attachable, the attachment point being connected at the work implement support end of the frame, and an auto-release cable management assembly disposed longitudinally between the attachment point and the vehicle attachment ends of the frame. The auto-release cable management assembly includes a hook and a gate positioned with respect to the hook to be movable between an open position in which the hook is accessible to the cable and a closed position in which the hook is inaccessible to the cable. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181874 | Two-Dimensional Attachment Grade Control for Work Vehicle - A work vehicle is disclosed. The work vehicle comprises an attachment comprising a cutting edge. The attachment is configured to move from an operating position to a dump position. An operator input device is configured to receive a grade command. A grade control system is communicatively coupled to an operator input device and configured to receive the grade command and define a cutting plane. A controller is configured to receive a boom position signal, an attachment position signal, and the grade command. The controller is configured to maintain the cutting edge on the cutting plane in both the operating position and the dump position. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181875 | COLLECTION TANK - A collection tank for use in a vacuum operated earth reduction system, the collection tank comprising a closed first end, an open second end defining a tank sealing flange and a body extending between the closed first end and the open second end. An internal chamber defined by the body, the closed first end and the open second end has a door coupled to the open second end and is configured to releasably seal the open second end. An automated door closer is coupled to a center of the door, wherein the automated door closer provides a closing force at the center of the door so that the closing force is equally distributed about a periphery of the door to seal the door against the tank sealing flange. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181876 | ATTACHMENT-CONFIGURABLE SYSTEM FOR A WORK MACHINE - An attachment-configurable control system and method for a work machine, the work machine comprising a frame and a ground-engaging mechanism; a boom assembly coupled to the frame and moveable relative to the frame by a pair of first hydraulic cylinders, and an attachment coupler coupled to a distal section of the boom arms, the attachment coupler moveable relative to the frame by a pair of second hydraulic cylinders; an operator cab coupled to the frame, the operator cab comprising a joystick configured to move in at least a first direction, and at least a second direction wherein the second direction is transverse to the first direction; and a controller enabling an operator to command movement of a first attachment coupled to the boom assembly using a first movement command configuration a second attachment coupled to the boom assembly using a second movement command configuration. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181877 | Slurry Sled for Filling Trench Holes - Improvements in a backfilling sled is disclosed the slurry sled for filling trench holes is pushed or pulled and receives a poured, flow-able medium such as sand or cement for example. The slurry sled self-centers itself over a trench dug or cut in various road or ground surfaces such as concrete or asphalt. The poured flow-able medium enters the top of the unit and flows through the bottom into a trench cut to a specific width and depth as it backfills and levels the backfill material to an evens surface to restore the road or ground surface. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181878 | Attachment Grade Control for Work Vehicle - A work vehicle comprising a work vehicle control comprising a standard configuration and an updated configuration. A controller is configured to receive a geospatial positioning signal, a boom position signal, an attachment position signal, and an operator input. The controller is configured to reference a memory device and change the work vehicle control between the standard configuration and the updated configuration. The controller is configured to control an elevation of the attachment according to a grade command. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181879 | TECHNIQUES FOR KINEMATIC AND DYNAMIC BEHAVIOR ESTIMATION IN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES - The present disclosure relates generally to techniques for the kinematic estimation and dynamic behavior estimation of autonomous heavy equipment or vehicles to improve navigation, digging and material carrying tasks at various industrial work sites. Particularly, aspects of the present disclosure are directed to obtaining a set of sensor data providing a representation of operation of an autonomous vehicle in a worksite environment, estimating, by a trained model comprising a Gaussian process, a set of output data based on the set of sensor data, controlling an operation of the autonomous vehicle in the worksite environment using input data derived from the set of sensor data and the set of output data, obtaining actual output data from the operation of the autonomous vehicle in the worksite environment, and updating the trained model with the input data and the actual output data. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181880 | ATTACHMENT-CONFIGURABLE SYSTEM FOR A WORK MACHINE - An attachment-configurable control system and method for a work machine, the work machine comprising a frame and a ground-engaging mechanism; a boom assembly coupled to the frame and moveable relative to the frame by a pair of first hydraulic cylinders, and an attachment coupler coupled to a distal section of the boom arms, the attachment coupler moveable relative to the frame by a pair of second hydraulic cylinders; an operator cab coupled to the frame, the operator cab comprising a joystick configured to move in at least a first direction wherein the first direction, and at least a second direction wherein the second direction is transverse to the first direction; and a controller enabling an operator to command movement of the attachment coupled to the boom assembly using a first movement command configuration a second movement command configuration. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181881 | EARTH-MOVING MACHINERY COLLISION THREAT FILTERING - A method for collision threat filtering is disclosed. The method may include determining trajectory information associated with a plurality of machines. The method may include identifying, based on the trajectory information, one or more potential collisions among the plurality of machines, the one or more potential collisions including a potential collision between a first machine, of the plurality of machines, and a second machine of the plurality of machines. The method may include determining whether to filter the potential collision between the first machine and the second machine. Whether the potential collision is filtered may be determined based on a set of filtering parameters and machine information associated with at least one of the first machine or the second machine. The method may include selectively performing a collision prevention action, associated with the potential collision, based on whether the potential collision is to be filtered. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181882 | MULTI-AXIS ROTARY PISTON ACTUATOR - The subject matter of this specification can be embodied in, among other things, a rotary actuator that includes a housing defining an arcuate chamber comprising a cavity, a rotor arm configured for rotary movement, an arcuate-shaped first piston disposed in said housing for reciprocal movement in the arcuate chamber, where a seal, the cavity, and the piston define a pressure chamber that includes part or all of the arcuate chamber, and a portion of the piston contacts the rotor arm, and a rotor assembly rotatably surrounding said housing and having a rotary output tube about the axis, wherein the rotor arm extends radially outward to the rotary output tube and the rotor arm is coupled to the rotary output tube. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181883 | WORK MACHINE - A controller outputs a first velocity (first limiting velocity) as a limiting velocity for a boom cylinder when a boom lowering operation amount is smaller than a first operation amount, and outputs a second velocity when the boom lowering operation amount is equal to or larger than the first operation amount. The first velocity is set to decrease according to a decrease in a target surface distance. The second velocity is defined by a weighted average of the first velocity and a third velocity (second limiting velocity) set to change according to one of the target surface distance and the boom lowering operation amount of the operation device, and is set such that an increase in the boom lowering operation amount reduces a weight for the first velocity while increasing a weight for the third velocity. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181884 | YAW ESTIMATION - Methods and systems are described for estimating yaw of an implement relative to a machine. The yaw is estimated using gyro signals. The gyro signals may be provided by gyro sensors such as IMUs that are coupled to the implement and machine. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181885 | SYSTEM FOR MACHINE AND IMPLEMENT CONTROL - A system for controlling the position of a rigidly attached side-shifting-implement mounted on a mobile machinery while simultaneously controlling the position of the mobile machinery allowing the side-shifting-implement and the mobile machinery to follow a predetermined or adjustable path. The system applies to three-point attachments as well as rack and rail attachments. The system uses a controller to control the position of the side-shifting-implement using information received from a position monitoring system communication with a roving receiver mounted on the side-shifting-implement. The controller also controls the position of the mobile machinery using local relationship sensors mounted on the side-shifting-implement and on the mobile machinery. The relationship sensors allow the controller to use one roving data receiver instead of two roving data receivers to control both the position of the side shifting implement and the position of the mobile machinery. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181886 | CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY, MOBILE INFORMATION TERMINAL FOR ACQUIRING OPERATION DATA FROM CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY, CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, AND PROGRAM IMPLEMENTED ON MOBILE INFORMATION TERMINALS - A vehicle-side control unit determines whether a long distance communication mechanism is available or not, when determining that the long distance communication mechanism is available, controls a first vehicle-side communication unit to transmit operation data via the long distance communication mechanism, and when determining that the long distance communication means is not available, causes a vehicle-side storage unit to store the operation data, and further determines whether a transmission start command is received from a tablet or not, and when determining that the transmission start command is received, controls a second vehicle-side communication unit to transmit the operation data stored in the vehicle-side storage unit via a short distance communication mechanism. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181887 | WEARING-PART SYSTEM - A wearing-part holder includes a first stop surface, which is arranged on the front portion of the wearing-part holder, a first contact surface and a second contact surface symmetrically arranged from a centre line L-L from the first stop surface of the wearing-part holder to a second stop surface and a third stop surface, where the second stop surface and the third stop surface are symmetrically arranged on each side of the centre line L-L from the first contact surface and the second contact surface to a third contact surface and a fourth contact surface, where the third contact surface and the fourth contact surface are symmetrically arranged on each side of the centre line L-L from the second stop surface and the third stop surface. A wearing part and a wearing-part system are also provided. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181888 | GROUND ENGAGING TOOL LOCKING SYSTEM - A ground engaging tool locking system includes a pin having a first, proximal head region and a second, distal end region spaced from the first, proximal head region along an axis. The pin includes a groove located between the first, proximal head region and the second, distal end region. A biasing element is disposed at least partially within the groove. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181889 | PRECIPITATION RECLAMATION STORAGE SYSTEM FOR USE IN A STRUCTURE - A precipitation reclamation system includes a downspout adapter configured to receive runoff precipitation from a precipitation channel for a structure. The downspout adapter is configured to attach to the structure at a vent that places an interior of the structure in communication with an area external to the structure. A reclamation chamber is disposed within an appliance housing. The reclamation chamber has a pump. A reclamation conduit extends from the downspout adapter to the reclamation chamber and is configured to direct the precipitation to the reclamation chamber to define reclaimed water. The pump is adapted to deliver the reclaimed water from the reclamation chamber to a portion of the structure for use. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181890 | COOLING SYSTEM FOR WATER-COOLED APPARATUS - There is disclosed a system for cooling a water-cooled apparatus having a water inlet and a water outlet. The system has: a circuit in fluid communication with the water inlet and the water outlet, the circuit having a valve upstream of the water inlet connected to a source of water, and an outlet in fluid communication with a sewer; an air-cooled cooling unit in heat exchange relationship with water in the circuit; and a pump fluidly connected to the circuit; the system operable between a closed-loop configuration and an open configuration, the valve being closed and the pump circulating water between the water-cooled apparatus and the air-cooled cooling unit in the closed-loop configuration, and the valve being open and water in the circuit circulating from the source of water, through the water-cooled apparatus, and to the sewer in the open configuration. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181891 | SHOWER WATER CATCHER - A water-saving apparatus provides a means to reduce residential shower water waste by catching open-to-touch showerhead spray water via an interior shower/tub surround-wall catch member, such as a tray, funnel or gutter, before the water contacts the shower floor during shower water startup and shower idle times, and directs the water into a holding member, such as a bucket, tank or container, so it can be later repurposed. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181892 | WAND WITH BOOST AND MODE SELECTIONS - A wand with boost and mode selections having a high flow capacity and a compact size is provided. The wand comprises a shell, a waterway, and a face module. The waterway includes boost and mode modules. The boost module includes fixed and movable boost sub-modules. The mode module includes fixed and movable mode sub-modules. The movable boost sub-module and the movable mode sub-module are operable to move in a generally longitudinal and circumferential direction, respectively. A first flow passage of the fixed boost sub-module, a second flow passage of the movable boost sub-module, a third flow passage and flow openings of the movable mode sub-module, and first and second outlet passages of the fixed mode sub-module extend in and a flow of water therethrough extends in a generally longitudinal direction. A ratio of a flow coefficient of the wand to a volume of the shell is greater than approximately 0.125. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181893 | AN APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING A MIXTURE OF A DILUENT AND AN ADDITIVE FOR SANITATION, COSMETIC OR CLEANING APPLICATIONS - An apparatus for dispensing a mixture of a diluent and an additive for sanitation, cosmetic or cleaning applications. The apparatus includes a mixing unit for creating a mixture of the diluent and the additive, a diluent supply supplying the diluent to the mixing unit, an additive supply supplying the additive to the mixing unit, an outlet for dispensing the mixture. The diluent supply includes a pump arranged to increase the pressure of the diluent before the diluent enters the mixing unit. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181894 | SHOWER SYSTEMS - A shower system comprises a support, a handheld sprayer, a flexible conduit, and a weight. The support is configured to be coupled in a shower environment. The handheld sprayer is disposed below the support. The flexible conduit is coupled to the handheld sprayer, and extends through the support. The weight is coupled to the flexible conduit opposite the handheld sprayer. The weight is configured to bias the handheld sprayer to a first position in the shower environment. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181895 | ABLUTIONARY FITTING - An ablutionary fitting includes an outlet for providing a stream of water and a dispersing barrier arranged in the stream, such that the liquid passing through the dispersing barrier is broken up into a plurality of smaller streams, forming a spray, wherein the smaller streams are at least in part directed by the dispersing barrier. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181896 | CONSTRUCTION SINK AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - A construction sink is capable of being connected to an existing water supply, such as an outdoor hose or faucet, such that contaminated water can be discharged outside through a residential or commercial drain line. The construction sink is easily portable and includes a sink for cleaning the various contaminants off of tools or other materials used on a construction site. The construction sink includes a self-contained filtration system that use a series of baffles to filter fluid that has been contaminated during the process of cleaning tools or other materials used on a construction site. As the self-contained filtration system filters the fluid that is contaminated during the cleaning of the tools and materials used on a construction site, it can be connected to pre-existing water and drainage lines found in typical residential or commercial buildings without damaging the lines or causing harm to the environment. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181897 | WASHBASIN POP-UP VALVE - The washbasin pop-up valve according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a head part for opening/closing a drain; and a cover for foreign-substance sticking prevention, which has a width corresponding to the drain and extends downwards from the downside of the head part. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181898 | AUTOMATIC TOILET BOWL CLEANING APPARATUS AND METHODS - A toilet bowl cleaning apparatus comprising: a housing; a cleaning solution compartment having: a reservoir configured to hold liquid; a valve associated with the reservoir; a pump compartment having: a reservoir tube extending out from the valve; a pump connected to the reservoir tube, the pump being configured to dispense the liquid held in the reservoir via the reservoir tube; and a pump tube extending from the pump and out of the housing; wherein the pump is further configured to dispense the liquid through the pump tube; toilet bowl tubes connected to the pump tube via a splitter, such that the liquid is further dispensed from the pump tube to each toilet bowl tube and is sprayed out of the toilet bowl tubes and into the toilet bowl; and an actuator button, wherein a power source is configured to power the pump when the actuator button is engaged. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181899 | DOMESTIC APPLIANCE FLOOR DRAIN ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - The present disclosure describes a domestic appliance floor drain assembly and related methods for implementing a domestic appliance floor drain assembly. In one such embodiment, an exemplary domestic appliance floor drain assembly includes a floor drain liner with a basin to collect fluids that may be leaking from a domestic appliance; and a floor drain insert configured to fit within the basin, wherein the floor drain insert has a rigid structure that is configured to direct leaking fluids from the domestic appliance to an opening in the floor drain liner. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181900 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING AND MOVING A LONG-SPAN STRUCTURE ON A RAIL SYSTEM - A long-span structure engaged with a plurality of first and second transportation devices for moving the long span structure. The transportation devices travel along parallel, longitudinally-oriented first and second tracks; moving the structure between a first position and a second position. A first region of the structure is fixed to each first transportation device. A second region of the structure is secured to each second transportation device via a bearing assembly. The first and second regions of the structure are laterally spaced apart. When the long-span structure thermally expands or contracts, a slider plate of each bearing assembly moves laterally relative to the rest of the bearing assembly. Growth of the structure in a predictable direction is forced by keeping the first region thereof fixed against lateral movement with the first transportation devices and allowing movement of the second region thereof via the bearing assemblies on the second transportation devices. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181901 | FIRE BARRIER, A METHOD FOR INSTALLING THE SAME, AN EXPANSION JOINT SYSTEM AND A FIRE BARRIER ASSEMBLY - The presently claimed invention relates to a fire barrier, a method for installing the same, an expansion joint system and a fire barrier assembly. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181902 | CONCRETE BLOCK SYSTEM, METHOD AND CONNECTOR - A concrete block system is provided and allows for the use of a single type of non-integral connector to perform different functions in a mortarless structure, the system comprising a plurality of structural concrete blocks and a plurality of veneer units. The same connector can be used to connect veneer units to structural blocks, to retain the veneer units in different orientations; to create near vertical installations or a setback between stacked rows of structural blocks. In addition, the system provides a single structural block, which can be used for both straight portions or corners of a same structure. The structural block can also be used to create double-sided walls, with opposite lateral walls being configured to received/retain veneer units thereon. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181903 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMPRESSED INSULATION - An insulation product may include a container, a first insulation material forming a first layer inside the container, and a second insulation material forming a second layer inside the container, and the first layer is compressed by the second layer. A structure in a building may include studs, first and second claddings mounted to opposite sides of the studs, and structure spaces defined between the studs and the opposing claddings. A first insulation material may include first layers on and substantially covering a first one of the claddings inside the structure spaces. In addition, a second insulation material may have second layers inside the structure spaces. The first layers are compressed and substantially covered by the second layers, and the second layers substantially cover a second one of the claddings inside the structure spaces. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181904 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR DYNAMIC ACOUSTIC LOCKING CEILING SYSTEM AND METHODS THEREOF - A dynamic acoustic locking ceiling baffle and a dynamic acoustic locking ceiling system, that includes a single piece of material folded into acoustic locking ceiling baffles, using locking pieces and locking mechanisms, to quickly and easily install the acoustic locking ceiling baffle onto construction ceiling hangers to provide an aesthetically pleasing image, along with a reduction in unwanted noise or room acoustics. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181905 | MULTI-STORY BUILDING CONSTRUCTION USING LONG STRAND TIMBER PANELS - Products and methods for constructing mass timber structures in multi-story configurations using long strand timber (LST) engineered wood products. Structural LST panels of predetermined dimensions are fabricated using LST manufacturing methods, typically involving steam pressing a billet of scrimber material that includes treatment materials and bonding material. The long strands of the material used in the panels are oriented vertically for improved load bearing capacity. The panels are sized for shipment to a job site. Prior to shipment, a plurality of panels are pre-processed by cutting openings for windows, doors, tongues, and grooves at a fabrication plant. At the job site, the LST panels are quickly assembled into a building shell (i.e. full exterior walls). Floor and roof joists are then attached using conventional wood fastening devices, and interior build out can commence very quickly after initial construction of the exterior walls. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181906 | Sealed Panel Structure Usable in Linings of Shower Trays and Surfaces - The invention may include a main structure made from an insulating material, plugs that interrupt the continuity of the main structure, peripheral profiles connected to the main structure, a first impermeable laminar body and a second impermeable laminar body covering, respectively, at least one upper surface and at least one lower surface of the main structure, said two surfaces being in opposite planes and said laminar bodies being connected to at least the main structure. The invention also may include a decorative external layer connected to the first laminar body, said first laminar body being connected to at least the upper surface of the main structure. The profiles may extend along the entire periphery of the main structure. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181907 | SHINGLES WITH INCREASED HYDROPHOBICITY - A shingle includes a substrate, a surface layer of granules, a backdust layer, an adhesive, and a hydrophobic material. Asphalt is applied to the substrate to form a first asphalt coating on the top or upper surface of the substrate and a second asphalt coating on the bottom or lower surface of the substrate. A surface layer of granules is embedded in the first asphalt coating. A backdust layer of particles is embedded in the second asphalt coating. A adhesive is disposed on the backdust layer. The hydrophobic material is applied to the adhesive. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181908 | SHINGLES WITH INCREASED HYDROPHOBICITY - A shingle includes a substrate, a surface layer of granules, a backdust layer, an adhesive, and a hydrophobic material. Asphalt is applied to the substrate to form a first asphalt coating on the top or upper surface of the substrate and a second asphalt coating on the bottom or lower surface of the substrate. A surface layer of granules is embedded in the first asphalt coating. A backdust layer of particles is embedded in the second asphalt coating. A adhesive is disposed on the backdust layer. The hydrophobic material is applied to the adhesive. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181909 | Tile fixing device and method for disassembling tile fixed by the same - The present disclosure relates to a technical filed of mounting a tile, and discloses a tile fixing device and a method for disassembling the tile fixed by the same. The tile fixing device includes: a slider, at least a portion of the slider being disposed below the tile; a connector, at least a portion of the connector being disposed above the tile and the connector being coupled to the slider so as to hold the tile between the at least a portion of the connector and the at least a portion of the slider; and a fixing beam configured to be fixed on the building, and the slider being hung on the fixing beam so as to fix the tile on the building. In the tile fixing device, the fixing beam comprises a sliding groove extending in a direction at a certain angle to a longitudinal direction of the fixing beam and running through the fixing beam, the certain angle is greater than 0 degree and less than 180 degrees, the longitudinal direction of the fixing beam extends in a horizontal direction, and the slider is configured to be rotated such that the slider can slide along the sliding groove and slide out of the sliding groove so as to detach the slider from the fixing beam and remove the tile. The present disclosure has the advantages of easy disassembly and easy maintenance. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181910 | Tile and Support Structure - In one embodiment of a tile and support structure, the tile and support structure may be configured to engage a tile such that the tile is oriented in a generally vertical plane. The support structure may include a riser tile engaged with both an upper riser support structure and a lower riser support structure. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181911 | SILICONE MEMBRANES - Silicone membranes and methods of manufacturing membranes are provided. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181912 | AN UNDERROOF COLLAR FOR USE IN WATER-PROOFING THE JOINT BETWEEN A ROOF STRUCTURE AND A WINDOW FRAME, A PACKED UNDERROOF COLLAR, AND A METHOD OF PROVIDING AN UNDERROOF COLLAR - An underroof collar for use in water-proofing the joint between a roof structure and a window frame is disclosed. It includes a plurality of collar members adapted for extending along frame member of the window frame, and each collar member includes an inner rim part and an outer skirt part intended for coming into engagement with the roof structure. The underroof collar is provided with at least one first engagement zone for positioning the underroof collar by bringing the first engagement zone into contact with a second engagement zone on another object, said first engagement zone being exposed in a packed state of the underroof collar. The first engagement zone may include a fastener and/or a cover layer. A packed underroof collar and a method for providing an underroof collar is also disclosed. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181913 | SUMP DRAIN APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION - The present disclosure provides a sump drain apparatus comprising a drain bowl, a ramp connected to the drain bowl comprising an incline plane configured to divert drainage water toward the drain bowl, and an attachment flange connected to the ramp and configured to couple the sump drain apparatus to a roof deck, wherein the ramp is configured to be positioned on top of the roof deck and contain sump insulation beneath the ramp and above the roof deck. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181914 | Heated Cable Cover for Gutter Debris Preclusion Devices - The present invention includes a cover for use with a heat element and gutter debris preclusion devices. The cover includes a body, a front member, and a middle portion disposed between the body and the front member. The body includes a lip being operably configured to extend beyond an outer edge of the gutter when the cover is in use. The cover also includes a channel defined by the middle portion and at least the front member, wherein the channel is operably configured to receive the heat element. The cover is operably configured to hold the heat element to the gutter debris preclusion device. When the heat element is energized it will generate heat. The cover will enable the generated heat to transfer to the gutter debris preclusion device and to a gutter to which it is attached. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181915 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR CLEANING GUTTERS - An apparatus includes rigid tubing and a tubular nozzle. The tubular nozzle is attached to the rigid tubing and includes a proximal nozzle portion, a distal nozzle portion, and a guide-shoe. The proximal nozzle portion defines a first proximal nozzle sub-portion merging with a second proximal nozzle sub-portion at a first angle. The distal nozzle portion is removably attached to the proximal nozzle portion and defines a first distal nozzle sub-portion merging with a second distal nozzle sub-portion at a second angle. The guide-shoe projects outwardly from an exterior sidewall of the distal nozzle portion. In use, high-velocity air is propelled through the tubular nozzle to remove debris from the gutter. The guide-shoe allows the tubular nozzle to easily bypass hangers that are located in the gutter and to lock the tubular nozzle in the gutter so that it does not unintentionally depart the gutter. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181916 | ROOF VENT FOR A CORRUGATED METAL ROOF - A roof vent comprising a vent base and a vent top. The vent base broadly includes a frame, an upper flashing, a lower flashing, a left flashing, and a right flashing. The frame includes a lip for attaching the vent top to the vent base. The lower flashing is configured to define an open-ended cavity. The vent base structure prevents rainwater from pooling above the roof vent and diverts rainwater around the roof vent and into the troughs of a corrugated metal roof surface. A sealant material is placed beneath the vent base where it is protected. The upper flashing may include a left vertical wall, a right vertical wall, a left flange, and a right flange configured to divert rainwater over the raised ridges of the corrugated metal roof surface. The vent top is attached to the vent base and includes a collar flashing, a collar, and a cap. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181917 | Expandable Flashing Device and System - An expandable flashing device comprises first and second pieces of flashing material that overlap one another with hems or folded edges located on opposite lateral sides of the pieces that hold the pieces together, yet allow the pieces to slide or shift with respect to one another to selectively change the length of the device. In a first stowed position, the pieces overlap one another and in an expanded second position, the pieces may be pulled apart to increase an overall length of the pieces. The maximum length of material that overlaps between the pieces is defined as the overlap range. The overlap range defines the range to which the device can be shortened or lengthened to fit a particular installation. A flashing system and a method of installing flashing are also disclosed. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181918 | Pergola Shade System For A Pier - A pergola shade system designed for use with a pier over water. The pergola shade system includes as its primary components a roof assembly, a framework to support the roof assembly above the pier, and an anchor assembly that removably and securely mounts the roof assembly and framework to the pier. The anchor assembly is constructed of components that permit the roof structure and framework of the pergola shade system to be both easily erected on a pier for use and easily disassembled from the pier for storage. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181919 | Non-slip Ramp Hardware - A method or system for constructing a non-slip ramp having at least two sloped ramp stringers and a starter wedge having a sloped side and an open side. A non-slip deck board is slid into the open side of the starter wedge and at least two tread plates, each providing spacing between two adjacent non-slip deck boards, each tread plate having a flat top section with a substantially L-shaped section attached perpendicular to the flat top section, with the bottom of the L fitting below one of the adjacent deck boards. The at least two tread plates are attached to the at least two sloped ramp stringers and an end-cap attached to a last non-slip deck board. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181920 | Stair System - The stair system is made of a deck plate attached to an existing structure (such as a deck) and to the top end of a pair of stringer beams. A base plate is attached to the bottom end of the pair of stringer beams. Next a plurality of steps are attached to the pair of stringer beams, the steps being comprised of a tread assembly, a pair of tread brackets and at least one intermediate support bracket. The steps can be integrally formed or made of modular components which are connected together to form the step. Finally, the decking material is attached to the step. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181921 | FIBER POLYMER TRIM - A corner trim material that is made of a material that will bond with current industry mastics such as all purpose joint compounds, resists impact, resists abrasion, and readily accepts common coatings such as drywall mud, texture and paints. The surface of this material generally does not need to be covered by any secondary fiber based material such as paper to improve bonding or coating on the inside or outside. The material generally consists of a polymer mixed with a fibrous material like pulp or glass fiber. A corner trim piece can be directly extruded from the mix. The corner trim piece can have a center hinge, can be bullnose, and the flanges can optionally have holes or optionally be coated with adhesive. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181922 | CHANNELED PLANK SIDING - A building siding panel is provided with an internal channel for weeping away water and the ability to hide the securing flange when the siding panel is installed on a building wall. The siding panel can be customized to have the look of a wooden panel, while retaining the benefits and durability of a non-wooden material, such as metal. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181923 | SUBFLOOR JOINT - A set of essentially identical subfloor panels including a joint configured to be glued, wherein the joint includes an element at a strip which protrudes from a first joint edge at an edge of a panel and an element groove at an adjacent edge. The joint includes a flexible tongue which is configured to cooperate, in the joined position, with a tongue groove for positioning of the panel relative the adjacent panel in a first vertical direction. The joint is configured for a joining of the edge and the adjacent edge by a vertical motion of the edge relative the adjacent edge. A space above the strip and between the element and the first joint edge is configured to be filled partly or completely with a glue before the edge and the adjacent edge are joined. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181924 | DURABLE DECORATIVE PANELS - A decorative and durable panel and a method of making the panel are disclosed. The panel comprises a substrate, an image affixed to the substrate, an abrasion resistant coating over the ornamental layer, and a clear hot melt upper layer. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181925 | SEPARATING MEMBRANE WITH IMPROVED ADHESION AND PROCESS FOR OBTAINING IT - Separating membrane of plastic material, made up of a bossed and waterproof sheet which is coupled with a permeable base layer. The bosses are of the cylindrical type with a double diameter and have such a shape and arrangement as to feature improved adhesion on both faces. The gripping of the adhesive is increased in order to obtain greater tear strength, on the upper face, and at the same time increases the area of contact with the base layer for a greater resistance to delamination on the lower face. In particular, inside each chamber there is an internal crown, which divides it like a necking into two superimposed compartments having the same diameter, wherein the first compartment has a depth amounting to at least ⅓ of the total. A production process for obtaining the membrane is also disclosed. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181926 | DRYWALL TAPING TOOL - A taping tool is provided, the taping tool includes a housing, a spool disposed at one end of the housing, and a blade disposed at another end of the housing. The blade has a first end defining a first cutting tool and a second end defining a second cutting tool. The blade is retained by the housing in either a first configuration in which the first cutting tool projects from the housing or in a second configuration in which the second cutting tool projects from the housing. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181927 | IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO SCAFFOLDING TIES - An improved scaffolding tie | 2020-06-11 |
20200181928 | FUNICULAR ARCHED STEEL TRUSS FALSEWORK - A scaffold having an opposing pair of half funicular trusses that are detachably or pivotably connected in the middle to establish a funicular arched truss is provided, where when in a detached or pivoted state, storage and transporting a plurality of the half funicular trusses is simplified. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181929 | SEQUENCED CHAMBER WAVE GENERATOR CONTROLLER AND METHOD - A wave generating apparatus mobile application controller and method is provided in which a mobile controller actuates a plurality of wave generating chambers in sequence using a delay between the actuation of each chamber to produce a rideable wave in a pool. The mobile application controller allows the user to select the exact type of wave to be produced by the wave generator apparatus by selecting the size, shape, and pattern of the wave. The application also allows the user to use a camera to photograph or record herself or someone else, even while riding a wave. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181930 | POOL CLEANER WITH CYCLONIC FLOW - Exemplary embodiments are directed to pool cleaners that remove debris from water using a plurality of cyclonic flows, or that include a removable impeller subassembly, a check valve for a debris canister, a particle separator assembly having a handle that locks to the pool cleaner, a modular roller drive gear box, or a roller latch that secures a roller to the pool cleaner. Exemplary embodiments are also directed to the check valve and the roller latch themselves. Exemplary embodiments are directed to a filter medium for pool cleaners that includes embossments providing flow channels for water, and to roller assemblies for pool cleaners. Exemplary embodiments are directed to pool cleaners including alternative pump motor engagements. Exemplary embodiments are directed to pool cleaners power supplies that include a potted and contoured power board assembly, and to kickstands therefor. Exemplary embodiments are directed to a pool cleaner caddy, and removable wheels therefor. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181931 | DAMPER FOR REINFORCING EARTHQUAKE RESISTANCE - A damper for reinforcing earthquake resistance according to the present invention includes a first supporting part mounted in a building structure, a second supporting part mounted on a support structure movably disposed to be separated from the building structure, and disposed to face the first supporting part, and a damper part connecting the first supporting part with the second supporting part and absorbing energy generated by an earthquake. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181932 | SELF-ANCHORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A device is disclosed for facilitating the anchoring and release of a structure to a medium, such as sand. The device is operable to inject a liquefying fluid into a medium upon a down stroke so as to facilitate liquefication within an area of the medium. The structure is simultaneously inserted into the area of the medium where liquefication has occurred by creating a vacuum within the structure, upon an upstroke, which facilitates the insertion operation. The distal end of the structure to be anchored is fitted with at least one protrusion for increasing the holding force of the medium. If desired, the distal end of the structure is also fitted with at least one fin operable under selective control of a user for reducing the holding force on the structure. In one embodiment, the user, when desiring to release the structure, rotates the structure, thereby rotating the fin. The fin, rotating within the liquefied medium, serves to reduce the holding force of the medium with respect to the structure, thereby allowing for easier removal of the structure by a user. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181933 | COLUMBARIUM - A columbarium for housing a plurality of cremation urns including a columbarium base and a plurality of vertical openings in the base interior, the vertical openings for the storage of cremation urns. The columbarium includes a plurality of slab members secured to the base side surfaces and a lid securable to the slab member upper portions. The columbarium includes a lock assembly for securing the lid to the columbarium base including a slide catch disposed on an interior portion of the lid and a latch assembly having a latch member. The latch assembly is secured to the columbarium base and is rotatingly engageable with the slide catch by rotation of a horizontal shaft having a free end with a male or female portion aligned with the side key opening. The lock assembly includes a key having a male or female portion for mating with the latch assembly shaft. The lid is removable by inserting the key in the key opening, engaging the key male or female portion with the latch assembly shaft male or female portion and rotating the key until a free end of the latch member disengages the slide catch. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181934 | UMBRELLA HOLDER FOR A COOLER - An umbrella holder for a cooler is presented. The umbrella holder has a bracket which is used to attach the umbrella holder to the exterior of a cooler. The umbrella holder may be attached using screws, Velcro, a trap, or suction cups. Further the umbrella holder may be pivoted or swiveled to move the umbrella into a position to block the sun or wind. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181935 | VEHICLE TENT - The invention relates to a vehicle tent, and the vehicle tent comprises a waterproof sheet that makes up an outer cover of the vehicle tent, comprising a opening part forming a opening rearward, where the opening part connects to each of the rear door, rear panel, and bumper panel, a tent fixture devices that are embedded at a tip of the opening part, by which using the predetermined elastic force of the waterproof sheet, an upper surface of the opening part covers a back surface of the rear door, being inserted and combined to the rear door, where two sides of the opening part is inserted and combined to a gap formed at the rear panel, and where a bottom surface of the opening part is inserted and combined to the inner side of the bumper panel, a blocking sheet that is connected to the waterproof sheet inwardly, where an upper surface is inserted to a gap between the rear door and rear panel, where two sides cover sides of the rear panel, where a bottom surface covers a bottom surface of the rear panel and an upper surface of the bumper panel, and a open-close sheet where an upper surface connects to the waterproof sheet, where two sides and a bottom surface connect to an open-close device allowing it to open and close, where an insect screen and a shade canopy may individually be connected to an open-close device allowing them to open and close. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181936 | Hardtop Gazebo And A Process Used In The Making Thereof - A hardtop gazebo and a process used in the making of the hardtop gazebo are disclosed herein. The hardtop gazebo includes a plurality of corner support members; a plurality of crossbeam members, at least some of the crossbeam members configured to be connected between a pair of the plurality of corner support members; a plurality of roof frame members, at least some of the roof frame members configured to be circumferentially spaced apart from one another so as to form a supporting structure for a roof of the hardtop gazebo; and a plurality of connecting members. The process used in the making of the hardtop gazebo includes applying a heat transfer paper with a particular print pattern to primed outer surfaces of one or more components of the hardtop gazebo. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181937 | STRUCTURES AND METHODS OF ERECTING THE SAME - One aspect of the invention provides a structure including one or more strut tubes adapted and configured to receive and hold a granular material. The one or more strut tubes further include compression means for applying at least compression to the granular material after loading. Another aspect of the invention provides a method of erecting a structure. The method includes: inflating one or more strut tubes with a fluid; displacing the fluid with granular material; and compressing the granular material. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181938 | FOLDING TENT WITH CENTRAL SELF-LOCK STRUCTURE - A folding tent with central self-lock structure comprises a plurality of tent leg tubes, a plurality of side cross units, a plurality of middle cross units and at least one central self-lock mechanism. The central self-lock mechanism is configured to be installed in cooperation with one end of the middle cross units. The central self-lock mechanism includes a lock rod assembly, a self-lock unit, an upper disc member and a lower disc assembly. When the folding tent is in an unfolded state, the self-lock unit and the lock rod assembly are locked, and a spacing between the upper disc member and the lower disc assembly is the smallest; when the folding tent is in a retracted state, the self-lock unit and the lock rod assembly are unlocked, the lock rod assembly is telescopic, and the spacing between the upper disc member and the lower disc assembly increases with the retraction. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181939 | CENTRAL BIDIRECTIONAL ROTATION LOCKING MECHANISM FOR FOLDING TENT - A central bidirectional rotation locking mechanism for a folding tent includes a lock rod, an upper lock plate, and a lower lock plate assembly. The lower lock plate assembly includes a first lower plate, an unlocking plate, and a second lower plate. An elastic locking member and an unlocking mechanism used to control the elastic locking member to perform locking are disposed in the unlocking plate. The elastic locking member is used to lock the lock rod, and the unlocking plate is capable of bidirectional rotation. When the unlocking plate rotates, the unlocking mechanism is enabled to unlock the elastic locking member and the lock rod. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181940 | OUTER HANDLE DEVICE FOR VEHICLE DOOR - In an outer handle device for a vehicle door, a handle lever is operatively linked to an outer handle, the handle lever being driven by an electric actuator so that the outer handle is pivoted from a housed position to a pop-up position. A restriction device operates so as to follow movement of the handle lever toward a side that goes away from an initial position when the handle lever is driven by the electric actuator so that the outer handle is pivoted from the housed position toward the pop-up position side, the restriction device restricting return of the handle lever to the initial position side from a maximum operated position of the handle lever toward the side that goes away from the initial position. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the outer handle from rattling, thereby enabling marketability to be enhanced. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181941 | LEAD SCREW LATCH - A lead screw latch mechanism is provided and includes a gate check rotatable to assume locked and unlocked positions, a housing defining lock and unlock grooves and a key container. The key container includes a boss and is biased away from the gate check and selectively movable toward the gate check through the housing with the gate check assuming the locked position whereby the boss, having been received in the lock groove, is prevented from exiting the lock groove and the unlocked position whereby the boss, having been received in the lock groove, is permitted to exit the lock groove. The lead screw latch mechanism further includes an elastic assembly which, with the boss exited from the lock groove, drives key container rotation toward a rotational position at which the boss is aligned with the unlock groove. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181942 | GALLEY LOCK - To make available monitoring of the lock in a way which permits a variable configuration of the galley design and ensures reliable checking without limiting the sequencing and operation, an aircraft galley module lock-monitoring device includes a multiplicity of locking elements, a multiplicity of sensors and a signal-processing unit. The locking elements are designed to be moved from a release position into a locking position. The locking elements are designed to secure, in the locking position, a galley insert in a receptacle region, and to release the galley insert in the release position. The galley insert may include aircraft trolleys and standard units. The sensors are designed to sense at least the locking positions of the locking elements and to transmit a locking signal to the signal-processing unit. The signal-processing unit is designed to generate a lock status display on the basis of the locking signals. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181943 | EXTERIOR HANDLE POSITION INDICATOR FOR AIRCRAFT ESCAPE HATCH - An escape hatch for an aircraft includes a door body having an exterior side and an interior side opposite the exterior side; an exterior handle movably connected to the door body, the exterior handle rotatable between a stowed position, in which the exterior handle is recessed within an opening of the door body, and an unstowed position, the exterior handle being accessible from the exterior side of the door body to open the door; and a visual indicator connected to the door body and visible from the interior side of the door body only when the exterior handle is in the stowed position. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181944 | INDICATOR LEVER - An indicator assembly for a lock assembly in which rotation of an indicator barrel having different indicator symbols is facilitated via magnetic forces. Upon locking of the lock assembly, such as via a push button assembly, an actuator is linearly displaced in a first direction, thereby causing an activation pin that is connected to the actuator to push an activation carrier in the first direction. The activation carrier can also be rotated so that a first pole of a first magnet that is coupled to the activation carrier is linearly and rotatably brought into closer proximity to a similar first pole of a second magnet that is coupled to the indicator barrel. Such displacement of the first magnet can cause a repelling force to be provided between the first and second magnets that facilitates the rotation of the indicator barrel about the lever from a first position to a second position. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181945 | DOOR LOCK WITH CLUTCH - A door lock that includes a clutch mechanically arranged between a drive motor and a lock drive with the clutch having a clutch gear that is movable between engaged and disengaged positions to selectively couple and uncouple the drive motor from the lock drive from the drive motor. The clutch gear may be movable along a pathway between engaged and disengaged positions, e.g., in a direction perpendicular to a rotation axis of the clutch gear. The clutch gear may selectively couple and uncouple the drive motor from the lock drive based on movement of the drive motor. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181946 | POSITION SENSOR FOR DOOR LOCK - A door lock includes a motor and thumb turn that can be selectively used to move a lock drive and lock mechanism between lock and unlock positions. A position sensor can detect a position of the lock drive independent of movement of any drive train component operating to move the lock drive, such as a motor, transmission or other drive train element. The position sensor may be coupled to a position gear that moves in response to lock drive movement, but is independent of any drive train component, i.e., the position gear does not transmit drive energy to the lock drive. A clutch may be provided that decouples the drive train from the lock drive. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181947 | ELECTRIC STRIKE WITH SELECTABLE CHANNEL LOCATION - An electric strike system including a housing, a keeper, an actuator, and a plurality of ramp members. The keeper is pivotally mounted to the housing, and is pivotable about a longitudinal axis between a closed position and an open position. The actuator is operable to selectively retain the keeper in the closed position. Each ramp member is operable to be mounted to the housing and includes a corresponding and respective channel. The plurality of ramp members includes a first ramp member and a second ramp member. With the first ramp member mounted to the housing, the channel of the first ramp member has a first longitudinal position relative to the housing. With the second ramp member mounted to the housing, the channel of the second ramp member has a second longitudinal position relative to the housing. The second longitudinal position is different from the first longitudinal position. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181948 | SYSTEM FOR LATCHING AND LOCKING AN AIRCRAFT DOOR - Systems for latching and locking an aircraft door and associated methods are disclosed. The system comprises a latch and a lock. The latch can be configurable between: a latched configuration where the latch interferes with a lift mechanism for causing lifting of the aircraft door to permit opening of the aircraft door; and an unlatched configuration where the lift mechanism is permitted to cause lifting of the aircraft door. The lock can be configurable between: a locked configuration where a configuration change of the latch from the latched configuration to the unlatched configuration is prevented; and an unlocked configuration where the configuration change of the latch from the latched configuration to the unlatched configuration is permitted. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181949 | EXIT DEVICE FOR HIGH WIND ENVIRONMENTS - A door latch system includes an exit device having a housing mounted to an unsecured side of a door. A latch assembly is mounted in the housing and includes a latch for releasably securing the door in a door frame. An actuating assembly includes a driving member. A push bar is configured to be received within the housing. Relative movement between the push bar and base plate so as to reduce the distance between the push bar and base plate moves the driving member and latch to release the door from the door frame. A dashpot is connected to the driving member and configured to allow movement of the driving member when the push bar is manually depressed but to resist movement of the driving member when a secure side of the door experiences a high velocity impact. A method of resisting unwanted unlatching of the latch is also disclosed. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181950 | COMBINATION LOCK FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A combination lock for electronic devices may include a shell, a pushing button, two engaging arms, and a lock cable. The main body has a plurality digit wheels disposed at an end thereof, and the digit wheels are configured to control whether the main body is able to move in axial direction. Moreover, the main body includes a slot-head rod at the other end thereof, and a lock block is installed between the slot-head rod and the digit wheels. Also, the lock block comprises a first inclined portion faced to the slot-head rod, and a spring disposed on the main body is coupled between the lock block and the digit wheels. Each of the engaging arms has a connecting portion and a hook portion, and a locating portion is formed therebetween. An elastic member is disposed on the locating portions of the two engaging arms. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181951 | LOCK FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A lock for electronic devices may include a main body, a lock barrel, a pushing member, and two engaging pieces. The main body has a cover and a cylinder which are connected together at a front portion and a rear portion of the main body. The cover comprises a through hole at a central portion thereof, and two pivot bases are respectively formed at two lateral sides of the through hole in the cover. The lock barrel comprising a lock pin is installed in the cylinder of the main body, and the lock pin is configured to protrude from a rear end of the cylinder when the lock of present invention is at an unlocked position. The pushing member is installed in a front portion of the cylinder, and a rear end of the pushing member is coupled with the lock pin so as to have synchronous movement. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181952 | MOTOR VEHICLE HANDLE ASSEMBLY - A motor vehicle handle assembly includes a rotatably mounted handle holder which has a first longitudinal end that can be mounted at a door or a hatch of a motor vehicle, and a handle element operable by a user. A second longitudinal end of the handle holder is configured to have at least one plug-in receptacle. The handle element has at least one fastening stud projecting from it. The at least one fastening stud of the handle element is disposed in the at least one plug-in receptacle in a plugged-in manner. A connecting element extends transversely to the insertion direction of the at least one fastening stud disposed in the handle holder in a plugged-in manner and through a passage opening of the at least one fastening stud. The at least one connecting element releasably and positively connects the handle holder and the handle element with each other. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181953 | OPERATION INPUT DEVICE AND DOOR HANDLE - An operation input device includes a substrate formed of an insulator, a plurality of detecting electrodes provided on a surface of the substrate, and a controller, wherein the controller detects capacitance generated between each of the detecting electrodes and an operation body when the operation body is positioned in proximity to the substrate, and determines that a gesture operation by the operation body is performed when a duration from when the capacitance becomes a first threshold or greater to when the capacitance becomes a second threshold or greater is a predetermined value or greater, or when a length in which the operation body is moved from when the capacitance becomes the first threshold or greater to when the capacitance becomes the second threshold or greater is a predetermined value or greater, the first threshold being a threshold for the capacitance, and the second threshold being greater than the first threshold. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181954 | OPENING APPARATUS OF A HOOD OF A VEHICLE FOR EMERGENCY ESCAPE - An opening apparatus of a hood of a vehicle for emergency escape includes a hood latch and a safety hook, which constrains a striker formed on the hood to open and close the hood, which opens and closes a front trunk in a vehicle equipped with the front trunk. The opening apparatus includes an emergency lever configured to be installed in the front trunk and an emergency opening mechanism configured to operate the hood latch and the safety hook simultaneously when the emergency lever is operated to release the constraint of the striker. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181955 | RETAINING LATCH, CLOSURE CONFIGURATION, CONTAINER AND RAIL VEHICLE - A retaining latch includes a rotary limb with an eyelet at one end. The retaining latch also has a latch limb which runs perpendicularly with respect to the rotary limb. The latch limb has a locking face disposed on the end side of the latch limb and a stop face running parallel to the axial direction of the latch limb. A closure configuration, a container and a rail vehicle are also provided. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181956 | SYSTEM FOR OPERATING AN AIRCRAFT DOOR - Systems and methods for operating an aircraft door including an airstair are disclosed. In one embodiment, the system comprises a hinge configured to pivotally couple a lower portion of the door to a fuselage of an aircraft, a lift mechanism and an interlock. The lift mechanism causes a movement of the door relative to the hinge between a lowered position and a lifted position. The interlock is configurable between: a locked configuration where the movement of the door relative to the hinge is prevented; and an unlocked configuration where the movement of the door relative to the hinge is permitted. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181957 | SECURED EQUIPMENT CARRIER HOLDING DEVICE AND RAIL VEHICLE WITH AN EQUIPMENT CARRIER HOLDING DEVICE - An equipment carrier holding device has a housing with a door. A screwing block is arranged in the housing. A clamping block and a fastening screw fix a fastening link of an item of equipment between the clamping block and the screwing block. The clamping block is positioned in relation to the door such that, in the event of incomplete arresting of the fastening screw, the fastening screw forms a mechanical barrier to complete closing of the door. A rail vehicle is also described which is equipped with such an equipment carrier holding device. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181958 | FLUSH BOLT ASSEMBLY WITH BOLT-CONTAINED SPRING - A flush bolt assembly includes a latch bolt that has a head and a body. The body has an interior cavity that is defined by a plurality of walls. A guide slot is formed in a pair of sidewalls. The assembly also includes a sleeve that defines a through hole that is configured to receive a pin. A biasing member is disposed within the interior cavity, and it is configured to store energy upon being compressed between the sleeve and the latch bolt. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181959 | APPARATUS FOR AN ANTI-BREACH DEVICE ON A DOOR - An apparatus for an anti-breach device on a door. The apparatus has a latching mechanism and a strap encased within housing. The housing is mounted to or near a doorframe or wall. The latching mechanism at least partially captures, engages, connects or attaches the door handle. The tension on the strap cinches the latching mechanism and thus tightens the latching mechanism around the door handle to prevent the door from opening either inside or outside. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181960 | Latch Arrangement - A latch arrangement for a sliding wing has a latching member that is movable by magnetic force from first position in which it is at least partially retracted within a latch housing, to a second position in which it extends at least partially out of the housing, to be received in a strike. The strike comprises a magnet or ferromagnetic arrangement to attract the latching member into a receiving and engaging formation of the strike when the sliding wing is located at or adjacent the strike. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181961 | DOOR HINGE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A method of manufacturing a door hinge, which can improve productivity by applying both metal injection molding and additive manufacturing is disclosed. The door hinge includes: a first body configured to include at least one first connection member in which a first pinhole is formed; a second body configured to include at least one second connection member in which a second pinhole communicating with the first pinhole is formed; and a pin member configured to be added and filled in a cavity formed by communicating the first pinhole of the first body and the second pinhole of the second body with each other so that the first body and the second body are foldably connected to each other. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181962 | Hinge Arresting Apparatuses - Various embodiments for hinge arresting apparatuses are disclosed. The hinge arresting apparatus can include a first plate, arresting ribs, a second plate, and an elongated fastener. The first plate comprising a first longitudinal face. The arresting ribs each: includes a first-, second-, and a mid-section; each oriented perpendicularly to and affixed to the first longitudinal face of the first plate. The second plate includes an orifice and a second longitudinal face affixed to the second section of each of the arresting ribs. The orifice includes a threaded inner surface. An elongated fastener is positioned within the orifice and includes a threaded external surface complementary to the threaded inner surface. Each mid-section includes a notch configured to transition over a hinge knuckle. The elongated fastener extends through the orifice and contacts a leaf of the hinge when rotated in a predetermined direction and thereby arrest axial rotation thereof. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181963 | HINGE ASSEMBLY WITH SEPARATE SPRING ASSEMBLY - A spring assembly of a hinge assembly for a closure panel of a vehicle, the spring assembly comprising: a spring support bracket for connecting to a bracket of the hinge assembly; a spring mounted on the spring support bracket, the spring having an output end, the spring for biasing operation of the hinge assembly in order to move the closure panel towards an open position, the spring assembly including a holder mounted on the spring support bracket such that the holder is movable between an engaged position with the output end and a disengaged position with the output end; wherein when the output end is engaged with input end, the spring assembly is mountable to the hinge assembly. | 2020-06-11 |
20200181964 | SPRING HINGE BASE STRUCTURE - A spring hinge base structure includes: a first fixing leaf, having a tube; a plurality of locking units, each having a cover and engagement member, each cover respectively configured on two ends of the tube, a center of each cover configured with a first through hole, one end thereof a groove, the first through hole positioned inside the groove, each engagement member in combination with an inside of the groove and configured with an engagement groove; an elastic element, two ends thereof respectively engaged with each engagement groove; a second fixing leaf, two ends of one side thereof respectively projected with a blocking portion, each blocking portion configured with a second through hole and pressed against an outer side of the corresponding cover, allowing each second through hole to be in communication with the corresponding first through hole; and a bolt, passed through the first and second through holes. | 2020-06-11 |