28th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140190023 | Dual Reciprocating Apparatus and Saw Blades for Use Therewith - A reciprocating saw and one or more blades for cutting material. The reciprocating saw includes a drive system and a gear arrangement that is designed to cause first and second reciprocating saw blades to partially or fully reciprocate in opposite directions. The two reciprocating saw blades can include a tooth configuration that facilitates in maintaining the blades together during the cutting of material. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190024 | DIGITAL MARKING GAUGE - The current marking gauges, mortise gauges and circle marking gauges on the market require use of a ruler to measure distances prior to marking, which is inconvenient and time consuming. Moreover, the accuracy of the marked dimension is inexact due to the low accuracy of using a ruler. Furthermore, parallax error created by transferring the measured distance between the rule and the gauges also needs to be accounted for, which reduces accuracy even further. This present invention helps to improve the accuracy of the measurement and marking of the gauges, increases efficiency, convenience, saves time and is easy to use. The new product is a digital multifunctional marking gauge, that includes a Digital Unit, Main Slider, Beam, Display, Fixed Pin, Adjustable Pin, Adjustment Slider, Fence, Calibration Frame, Calibration bar, Setting Block, Scriber, Set function button of the Digital Unit, Locking Screw, Fixing Screws and related components. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190025 | SURVEYING APPLIANCE AND METHOD HAVING A TARGETING FUNCTIONALITY WHICH IS BASED ON THE ORIENTATION OF A REMOTE CONTROL UNIT AND IS SCALABLE - A surveying appliance for surveying targets has a targeting unit and a remote control unit for prompting changes in the orientation of the targeting unit, equipped with measurement functionality for determining a three-dimensional orientation of the remote control unit or for determining movements by the remote control unit. The surveying appliance also has an evaluation and control unit. The extent or speed of the changes in the orientation of the targeting unit can be scaled to corresponding changes in an orientation or speed of change of orientation of the remote control unit such that at least two targeting modes having different levels of transmission ratio are provided. The surveying appliance can be used with corresponding handheld, moving remote control units, computer program products for providing, controlling and performing a targeting functionality for the surveying appliance and methods for tracking and surveying targets using the surveying appliance. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190026 | AUTOMATIC PIN ADJUSTMENT FOR ARCHERY SIGHTS - Certain embodiments of the present disclosure deal with an archery sight mounted or mountable on an archery bow. The sight incorporates an indicator or adjustment assembly to indicate or control the desired position of one or more additional sight pins based on sighted in positions of two base sight pins. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190027 | METHOD AND PROGRAM FOR USING GESTURES TO CONTROL A COORDINATE MEASURING DEVICE - A coordinate measuring device includes a measuring probe measuring three-dimensional coordinates; a measuring arm supporting the measuring probe and outputting position information for calculating the three-dimensional coordinates; a controller connected to the measuring arm and detecting the three-dimensional coordinates based on the position information; and a display displaying a menu. The controller further displays the menu on the display when a predefined menu display operation performed using the measuring probe is detected. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190028 | METHOD AND PROGRAM FOR USING GESTURES TO CONTROL A COORDINATE MEASURING DEVICE - A coordinate measuring device includes a measuring probe measuring three-dimensional coordinates; a measuring arm supporting the measuring probe and outputting position information for calculating the three-dimensional coordinates; a controller connected to the measuring arm and detecting the three-dimensional coordinates based on the position information; and a memory storing a predetermined gesture. The controller further detects a trajectory of the measuring probe based on the continuously detected three-dimensional coordinates and, by cross-checking the trajectory with the gesture stored in the memory, the controller recognizes the specific gesture corresponding to the trajectory. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190029 | Life Milestone Recording Device and Method of Use - A life milestone recording device and method of use is disclosed herein which utilizes a growth board system that employs a means to attach and detach geometric objects as measurement points on the growth board. The geometric objects are utilized to record additional user indicia which correlate to the growth measurement. The life milestone recording device generally includes a measuring base member and a measurement recording member. The base member includes measuring indicia in both English and metric units and at least one attaching member for engaging the measurement recording member. The measurement recording member includes planar faces used to label with user indicia and at least one attaching member for engaging the base member. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190030 | ANGLE MEASURING DEVICE - An angle measuring device | 2014-07-10 |
20140190031 | Crushing Drying Device - A crushing drying device includes an object-to-be-treated supply port from which an object is supplied into a main body, a crushing portion for crushing the object by hammers rotated on a drive shaft, and a classifying portion having a space for circulating the object to be treated at a position away from the crushing portion, the crushing portion has a dry gas supply port from which the heated air is supplied in a predetermined direction along an inner surface of the device main body, and the classifying portion has discharge portions from which the crushed object is discharged together with the heated air, and deviation plates for changing a flow of the object transferred to the classifying portion, so that the crushing drying device is one machine. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190032 | CLOTHES DRYER - Disclosed is a clothes dryer including a heat exchanger for condensing air discharged from a drum to remove moisture from the air, a collector for collecting condensed water produced in the heat exchanger, a first pump for pumping the condensed water from the collector to a water tank, and a discharge unit for selectively discharging the condensed water from the water tank, to wash the heat exchanger using the condensed water. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190033 | PORTABLE CLOTHING DRYER - A portable garment dryer, operable with a portable electric hair dryer which includes an outlet nozzle that can produce a heated airflow, the portable garment dryer including:
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20140190034 | HEATER AND DEHUMIDIFIER FOR GAME CALLS - The heater and dehumidifier for game calls includes a body having a least one main inlet for receiving airflow into the body, an at least one second opening formed in the body defining an at least one main outlet. A first chamber has a first passageway, a second chamber has a second passageway and a third chamber has a third passageway. The first passageway is in communication with the second passageway, and the second passageway is in communication with the third passageway. The device further includes at least one stack adapted to receive a call. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190035 | OPTIMIZATION OF NUCLEATION AND CRYSTALLIZATION FOR LYOPHILIZATION USING GAP FREEZING - This application discloses devices, articles, and methods useful for producing lyophilized cakes of solutes. The devices and articles provide for a method of freezing liquid solutions of the solute by the top and the bottom of the solution simultaneously. The as frozen solution then provides a lyophilized cake of the solutes with large and uniform pores. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190036 | COAL DRYING METHOD AND SYSTEM - The present invention provides a method and system for drying coal using activated alumina. The method and system dries the coal by combining coal with the activated alumina. While in combination, the mixture is agitated to maximize surface contact between the activated alumina and the coal. As the coal contact the activated alumina, the surfactant moisture on the coal is then absorbed by the activated alumina. The activated alumina allow for the water molecules to pass into the sieves, thus being removed from the coal. After a period of agitation, the method and system thereby separates the activated alumina and the coal. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190037 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING CONDITIONED AIR TO AN ENCLOSED STRUCTURE - An energy exchange system is configured to provide dry supply air to an enclosed structure. The system may include an energy transfer device having a first portion configured to be disposed within a supply air flow path and a second portion configured to be disposed within a regeneration air flow path. The energy transfer device is configured to decrease a humidity level of supply air. The energy transfer device is configured to be regenerated with regeneration air. The system may also include a first heat exchanger configured to be disposed within the supply air flow path downstream from the energy transfer device and within the regeneration air flow path upstream from the second portion of the energy transfer device. The first heat exchanger is configured to transfer sensible energy between the supply air and the regeneration air. The supply air is configured to be supplied to the enclosed structure after passing through the energy transfer device and the first heat exchanger. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190038 | WEIGHTED SHOE INSOLE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A weighted insole assembly, comprising a top thermoformable material layer, a bottom thermoformable material layer, and a weighted unit encapsulated between the top and bottom thermoformable material layers, the weighted unit including a heavy filler material and having a specific gravity between about 2.0 and about 4.0 | 2014-07-10 |
20140190039 | EXPANDABLE FOOTWEAR FOR CHILDREN - An expandable bootie is disclosed. The bootie includes a main body composed of fabric, wherein the main body is shaped in the form of a foot having a longitudinal axis, and a zipper that commences at a toe portion of the main body, and extends in a spiral path around the main body such that the spiral path twists at least three hundred and sixty degrees around the main body. The bootie further includes a portion of fabric disposed between mating tape members of the zipper, wherein when the zipper is closed the portion of fabric is contracted and wherein when the zipper is open the portion of fabric is extended and the main body has a longer longitudinal length, and a strap comprising a strip extending substantially horizontally and connected to an ankle portion of the main body. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190040 | Elastic Structure And Shoe Thereof - A shoe includes a shoe body, which forms an accommodation space; and an elastic structure, which includes an elastic connector; a first coupling section that is mounted to an end of the elastic connector; and a second coupling section that is set opposite to the first coupling section and is mounted to an opposite end of the elastic connector. The first coupling section is set at one side of the accommodation space and the second coupling section is set at an opposite side of the accommodation space. As such, when a wearer puts her foot in the shoe body, the elastic connector can be fit over a heel of the wearer so that the shoe body is securely attached to the foot of the wearer without undesired separation, whereby an effect of preventing separation of the shoe body can be achieved when the wearer is walking. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190041 | SHOE SOLE - A shoe sole has a main body and at least one strip. The main body is flexible and elongated and has a through hole. The through hole is formed through the main body. The at least one strip is mounted in the through hole and is detachably connected with the main body. Flexibility of the main body is higher than that of the at least one strip. By replacing the strips having different flexibilities, the flexibility of the shoe sole is adjustable. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190042 | SHOE WITH RESILIENT HEEL - A shoe with a resilient heel comprising: a shoe having a heel, midsole, outsole, toe, vamp and quarter; a rear resilient member attached to the midsole having a rear impact area for impacting the ground during a first stage of a step and a rear mid-impact area for impacting the ground during a second stage of a step wherein the rear impact area includes a rear upward curve; and, a front resilient member attached to the midsole forward the quarter having a front mid-impact area for impacting the ground during a third stage of a step and a front impact area for impacting the ground during a fourth stage of a step wherein the front impact area includes a front upward curve. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190043 | TREE STUMP EXCAVATION TOOL - A tree stump excavation tool for use mounted for rotation from an excavation machine arm has first and second side plates extending from a body and a unitary plate mounted to lower ends of the side plates. The unitary plate has a generally helical profile and defines a blade with multiple, pointed teeth integrally formed along its forward edge. The teeth, disposed for cutting engagement with a substrate of soil and stump roots, are laterally spaced apart along the axis of rotation of the tool and angularly spaced in a direction of substrate ripping motion, wherein the teeth are engaged separately and in sequence for cutting the substrate. An excavation machine with a tree stump excavation tool is also described. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190044 | DRAG HEAD AND TRAILING SUCTION HOPPER DREDGER - A drag head ( | 2014-07-10 |
20140190045 | MACHINE FOR REMOVING BALLAST FROM A TRACK - The invention relates to a clearing device ( | 2014-07-10 |
20140190046 | WORK VEHICLE, WORK VEHICLE DISPLAY DEVICE, METHOD OF CONTROLLING WORK VEHICLE DISPLAY DEVICE, BACKHOE LOADER, BACKHOE LOADER DISPLAY DEVICE, AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING BACKHOE LOADER DISPLAY DEVICE - A work vehicle including a first work machine and a second work machine, includes: a seat for which an orientation position toward the first work machine and an orientation position toward the second work machine can be switched; a seat position detection unit configured to detect the orientation position of the seat; a display unit configured to display information related to an operation state of the work vehicle; and a control unit configured to change information displayed by the display unit according to the orientation position of the seat detected by the seat position detection unit. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190047 | Retractable Quilt Clamp Apparatus - A retractable quilt clamp apparatus is disclosed having a clamp attached to a strap, and a strap retraction mechanism attached to the strap. The strap retraction mechanism is configured to retract and retain at least part of the strap. The strap retraction mechanism includes a case, a spool, a spiral spring, and a brake. The case at least partially houses and retains the spool. The case and the spool retain the spiral spring. The strap is attached to the spiral spring, which biases the strap to be wound about the spool. The case includes a brake region for retaining and guiding movement of the brake. The brake is configured to press against the strap when in a locked position, and to allow clearance for the strap to move relative to the case when in an unlocked position. A bracket is used to attach the apparatus to a quilting frame, such as a quilting frame of a longarm quilting system. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190048 | IRONING BOARD COVER - The present invention relates to an ironing board cover with at least three layers ( | 2014-07-10 |
20140190049 | IN-STORE MARKETING SIGN - A marketing sign is constructed of a sheet material and includes at least one breakaway section coupled to a main section by at least one score. The main section includes a free portion, a base portion and connecting portion. The free portion includes a price piece and a balloon piece coupled to the price piece at a fold. The base portion is configured to couple with a product display structure after the main section is detached from the break-away section at the at least one score. The connecting bend line couples the free portion to the base portion and has a first end located a space distance from a right side edge of the sheet material. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190050 | Duplex Printed Package Assembly Documents - A package assembly document comprises a top ply and a bottom ply. The top ply has a first shipping label and a first return label. The bottom ply has a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface comprises silicone and is configured for releasable attachment of each of the first shipping label and the first return label. The bottom surface has indicia printed thereon. The indicia contains a list outlining contents of a package to which the first shipping label is to be adhered to. The top ply includes a slit to separate the first shipping label from the first return label. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190051 | Shooter Aim Detection and Warning System - Subject matter disclosed herein relates to an apparatus, device, or method for detecting aim or pointing direction of a firearm, the method comprising detecting a sound signature of a gunshot from the firearm; sensing an aim direction of the firearm substantially at the time of detecting the sound signature of the gunshot; setting a reference direction based, at least in part, on the aim direction; sensing a current aim direction of the firearm; comparing the current aim direction to the reference direction; and initiating an alarm if the current aim direction is beyond a threshold angle of displacement from the reference direction. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190052 | SHOTGUN MAGAZINE RECEIVER ASSEMBLY - A shotgun magazine receiver assembly includes an elongated receiver body having a trigger assembly opening, a removable magazine opening, a shotgun barrel opening, a shell ramp and a bolt and slide. The bolt and slide are positioned to align with the center of the barrel opening and to engage a removable box-style shotgun shell magazine. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190053 | LIGHT-WEIGHT FIRING CONTROL HOUSING FOR REVOLVER - A revolver with light-weight firing control housing includes a cylinder frame supporting a rotatable cylinder defining a plurality of cartridge-receiving chambers and a firing control housing made of a non-metallic material. The firing control housing attaches to the cylinder frame and supports firing control mechanism components, such as a trigger and a pivotable hammer actuated by the trigger. In one embodiment, the firing control housing may be made of a polymer and the cylinder frame may be metal. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190054 | Tactical Support Device - A tactical support device comprising a universal butt stock clip and plate member is provided for securing and maneuvering a rifle or long gun. The clip member is attached along the rear portion of a long gun and includes an elongated rod having a rounded end termination. The rounded end is dimensioned to fit within a corresponding slot along the plate member, which is attached to the desired stowage area on the operator. The elongated rod provides an offset between the weapon and user such that there is room enough to support the weapon and perform desired activities while operating in a tactical environment. The elongated rod is supported from different clip embodiments, and alternatively is hingedly attached thereto or attached directly to the butt stock of a long rifle for use with the plate member disposed on the operator's person. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190055 | INTERCHANGEABLE BUTTSTOCK SYSTEM FOR RIFLES - A modular buttstock system for firearms includes user replaceable and interchangeable buttstock modules. The modules include a comb portion and butt portion which ma be provided in a variety of configurations, sizes, and materials. The modules and firearm buttstock each include complementary configured mourning portions and a mounting system designed to provide interchangeable and removable attachment of the modules to the buttstock. In some non-limiting embodiments, the buttstock and modules may be formed of synthetic materials. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190056 | STOCK ASSEMBLY AND RECOIL SYSTEM FOR A FIREARM - A stock and recoil system for a firearm includes a lower receiver, a bolt carrier, and a stock assembly. The bolt carrier is reciprocally movable along an axis within an upper receiver carried by the lower receiver and includes a tubular rearward end defining a cavity with a rearwardly directed opening. The stock assembly is coupled the lower receiver and includes a receiver extension coupled to the lower receiver and aligned on the axis. An action spring is carried within the receiver extension and extends therefrom into the tubular rearward end of the bolt carrier. The action spring is movable between a compressed configuration and an expanded configuration during the firing cycle of the firearm. A butt plate is adjustably coupled to the receiver extension and is movable between an extended position and a collapsed position. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190057 | LIGHT WEIGHT STIFFENED GUN STOCK - A light weight stiffened gun stock is disclosed herein. The gun stock utilizes structural members oriented in a grid pattern resulting in a high strength-to-weight ratio. The grid pattern can be an isogrid, orthogrid, hoop-grid pattern, or a combination thereof. The structural members define the form of the gunstock, and provide recoil absorption to reduce the amount of recoil experienced by the shooter. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190058 | Firearm With Shell Holder - Shell holders for firearms have a body including a plurality of bores, a plurality of elastomeric elements, each associated with a different selected one of the bores, each elastomeric element having a protruding portion that protrudes a selected distance into the bore, a plurality of movable adjustment elements, each connected to the body and each operably engaged to a different selected one of the elastomeric elements, wherein the selected distance the protruding portion of the elastomeric element protrudes into the bore is adjustable based on an adjustment position of each adjustment element, and the selected distance is independently adjustable for each elastomeric element. The shell holder may be for a shotgun. The movable adjustment elements may include a plurality of jaws movable with respect to the body. There may be a gap defined between the body and each jaw. The elastomeric elements may be received within the gaps. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190059 | Firearm Stock With Folding Bipod - The firearm stock has a body including a forend. The bottom of the forend has an elongate slot. A bipod having a plurality of legs is pivotally attached at one end of the legs to the bottom of the forend. The bipod has an unfolded position in which an opposing end of the legs extends downwards beyond the exterior contour of the forend. The bipod has a folded position in which the opposing end of the legs is received within the elongate slot with the legs substantially within the exterior contour of the forend. The opposing end of the legs may each have a notch. There may be a latch having a cam surface that is spring biased to protrude into the slot. The notches may receive the cam surface when the bipod is in the folded position, thereby releasably securing the opposing end of the legs within the slot. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190060 | SINGLE-HAND ADJUSTABLE BIPOD RIFLE SUPPORT - Some embodiments provide a support apparatus that is set-up and operated by one hand of an operator to stabilize the for-end of a barrel section of an item used to engage in an activity. The apparatus is a one hand-operated support pod that stabilizes the for-end of the rifle barrel. The one hand-operated support pod includes a spring actuated rifle rest body, a set of adjustable length aluminum pole legs connected to a lower portion of the rifle rest body, a set of bearings that is each connected by a pin to one of the legs and the actuated rifle rest for pivoting the legs, a rifle rest connected to an upper portion of the rifle rest body, and a spring in an interior portion of the rifle rest body. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190061 | DEVICE FOR ATTACHMENT TO A PROFILED RAIL - A device for selective affixation to a profiled rail is generally provided. The device generally includes a body and a clamp assembly operatively supported thereby. The body has an upper portion characterized by first and second opposing and spaced apart sidewall segments. The first sidewall segment has a profiled rail receiving surface and the second sidewall segment has a channeled face. The clamp assembly includes a clamping block adapted for advancement toward the profiled rail receiving surface of the first sidewall segment of the upper body portion, a portion of the clamping block pivotingly received by the channeled face of the second sidewall segment of the upper body portion so as to operatively self-seat the clamping block with a profiled rail interposed between the first sidewall segment and the clamping block of the clamp assembly upon advancement thereof. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190062 | SCOPE MOUNT - A scope mount for a firearm is disclosed. The scope mount may include a first ring component covering a first portion of an upper half of a scope body, and a second ring component covering a second portion of the upper half of the scope body. The scope mount may also include a third ring component covering a first portion of a lower half of the scope body, and a fourth ring component covering a second portion of the lower half of the scope body. The first and second ring components may removably attach to the third and fourth ring components, respectively, and may form at least two rings around the scope body. The third and fourth ring components may be integral with a scope mount base, and the scope mount base may be configured to removably attach to a Picatinny rail. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190063 | Mount Light for Firearm - A mount light for a firearm includes a lighting apparatus and a rail mounting arrangement, which includes a plurality of side panels, an actuation switch, a locking member and a resilient element. The side panels are extended from the mounting side of the lighting apparatus to form a receiving channel between the side panels. The locking member is movably provided in the receiving channel to move between a mounting position and a releasing position. The resilient element is mounted in the receiving channel to normally urge the locking member to retain at the mounting position, wherein in the mounting position, the locking member is urged by the resilient element to engage with a locking slot of a rail of the firearm so as to securely retain the lighting apparatus on the lighting apparatus, wherein in the releasing position, the locking member is moved to disengage with the locking slot. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190064 | CONVERTIBLE FISHING LURE - A fishing lure that easily and quickly converts from one look or character to another without tools and without untying the lure from the fishing line. A generally hollow body assembly is transparent to view an insert assembly contained inside. The insert assembly is removable to be replaced with a different insert assembly. The insert assemblies are widely variable and may, for example, have different colors or graphics, be reflective or iridescent, include lights or rattles and have a wiggling tail portion. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190065 | VIBRATING LURE (VARIANTS) - The invention relates to amateur fishing, in particular, to the artificial lure with a movable petal (plate) of type ‘in-line spinners’, and it can be used for amateur fishing of predatory fish by trolling, jigging, plumb baiting and uniform bottom leading at great depths, as well as it can be used during winter time in ice-free basins in open water for fishing at wells. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190066 | Detachable Clamping Sinker With Water Soluble Detachment - A detachable clamping sinker automatically detaches from fishing line after immersion in water. The sinker includes a first weighted half, and a second weighted half that is moveable relative to the first weighted half. An elastic tie assembly couples the first weighted half to the second weighted half. The elastic tie assembly includes an elastic member, and an externally exposed rapidly disintegrating water soluble material linking the elastic member to one of the weighted halves. The elastic member under tension imparts a force holding the first weighted half against the second weighted half to clamp a fishing line therebetween. The disintegrating material when dry withstands a casting load and when wet rapidly dissolves to release the tension that clamps the fishing line. The weighted halves may be biodegradable or dissolvable. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190067 | TWO-DOOR CAGE TRAP WITH OVER-CENTER SET MECHANISM - A cage-type animal trap with two opposed animal access openings that can operate in a one-door-opening configuration or a two-door-opening configuration. The trap has a set mechanism for holding one or both doors open to allow access through the corresponding trap access openings. The set mechanism includes a set lever that is movable from a set position to a tripped position and that is coupled to the doors of the trap by an actuating member. Upon actuation, the set lever moves from the set to the tripped position to allow movement of the actuating member which enables one of the doors to move from an opened position to a closed position when the trap is operating in a one-door-opening configuration, and both of the doors to move from the opened position to the closed position when the trap is operating in the two-door-opening configuration. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190068 | Retracting Tunnel Rodent Trap - A rodent trap covered base defines an enclosed interior accessible through a sliding plastic tunnel defining a passageway for rodents into the interior. The tunnel has a projecting strike member, and is biased by an underlying spring to a retracted position. A trigger engaging member extends from the tunnel to be retained by a catch on a trigger mounted to the base. When a rodent passes through the tunnel into the base interior, it is directed by barriers towards a rodent attracting bait. To reach the bait, the rodent must press against a pivotably mounted trigger, thereby dislodging the trigger from the trigger engaging member which releases the tunnel to be driven by the spring to retract along parallel tracks to bring the strike plate forcibly against the rodent within the trap, usually killing it, and closing the trap, which is then presented covered within the trap for disposal. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190069 | MOLE TRAP AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREFOR - A mole trap includes a molded housing with first and second portions. One of the portions includes two molded posts. A trigger and release plate are each pivotally mounted on one of the two posts, and are substantially encased within the housing. The trap may include a first shaft connected to a trigger pad, and a spring loaded second shaft. The first shaft is slideable with respect to the second shaft, which is connected to a plurality of tines. A release is operative to hold a trigger in a set position, and thereby hold the spring loaded second shaft in the set position. The first shaft is operable to displace the release in response to an upward force applied to the trigger pad, wherein the release is operable to release the trigger in response to the displacement, wherein the trigger is operable to release the spring loaded outer shaft. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190070 | Foot snare triggering device - The foot snare triggering device of the present invention is designed to be used with a foot snare, and comprises a trigger plate assembly, having a tension adjustment means which allows the trigger plate assembly to pivotally yield to vertical pressure. A trigger mechanism has a trigger end set within said plate assembly and a mechanism end attached to an extension mechanism, and a snare attachment port located within the trigger mechanism for releasably securing a foot snare by moving longitudinally when the trigger mechanism is engaged by pressure to said plate assembly allowing a foot snare to be released from the snare attachment port after triggering said device. A pan is pivotally connected by a hinge to the plate underside distal to the pan tension adjustment means. The pan has a trigger mount located adjacent to the trigger assembly connection through which the trigger mount engagingly receives the trigger mechanism. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190071 | String Bug Light Termination System - A string bug light termination system including: a lighting means, an electrocution means, and a connecting means; the connecting means for connecting the lighting means, and electrocution means to a power source in parallel; the lighting means including: a plurality of light assemblies connected together in series by a plurality of conductive wires; and the electrocution circuit means including: a voltage multiplying means including a voltage multiplier circuit connected in series with a plurality of conductive wires; the conductive wires connecting a plurality of inner mesh means in series; and the conductive wires connecting a plurality of outer mesh means in series. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190072 | FUEL COMPOSITIONS - A diesel fuel composition comprising a performance enhancing additive, wherein the performance enhancing additive is the product of a Mannich reaction between: (a) an aldehyde; (b) a polyamine; and (c) an optionally substituted phenol; wherein the molar ratio of component (c) to component (b) in the reaction mixture used to prepare the performance enhancing additive is at least 1.5:1. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190073 | SOLID FUEL - [Object] To provide a solid fuel which comprises a binder, a form retaining agent and a vegetable oil-containing substance in a balanced manner, has a stable calorific value and suppresses the production of carbon dioxide. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190074 | PROCESS FOR TREATING COAL TO IMPROVE RECOVERY OF CONDENSABLE COAL DERIVED LIQUIDS - A method for treating coal includes drying coal in an initial drying step. The dried coal is pyrolyzed in a pyrolysis step to form coal char and evolved gases. The coal char is eventually cooled and blended. The evolved gases are condensed in at least two, preferably three or more, distinct zones at different temperatures to condense coal-derived liquids (CDLs) from the evolved coal gas. Noncondensable gases may be returned to the pyrolysis chamber as a heat-laden sweep gas, or further processed as a fuel stream. The CDLs may optionally be centrifuged and/or filtered or otherwise separated from remaining particulate coal sludge. The sludge may be combined with coal char, optionally for briquetting; while the CDLs are stored. Precise control of the condensing zone temperatures allows control of the amount and consistency of the condensate fractions collected. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190075 | Method and Device for Protecting Crop Plants - A method for protecting crop plants from harmful organisms, which comprises the step of covering one or more of the plants with a device, comprising a stabilizing structure and a meshed fabric, where the meshed fabric is impregnated with a pesticide and is penetrable by light, air and water. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190076 | VEGETATION GROWTH BAG AND METHOD OF USE - A vegetation growth bag comprising a casing, where the casing is made from a biodegradable material; a mixture of organic matter within the casing; where the mixture of organic matter includes a plurality of plant seeds, where as the plant seeds grow they erupt through the casing; and a pair of closures at each end of the casing; where the pair of closures prevent the mixture of organic matter from spilling from the casing. During use the vegetation growth bags are arranged along a barren land area, and left to allow rain and sunlight to promote growth of the seeds within the casing. Eventually the vegetation growth bags incorporate themselves into the barren land area by allowing the roots to anchor the casing to the ground. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190077 | DETACHABLE AND COLLAPSABLE PALLET BOX ASSEMBLY - Pallet box assembly configured as planter box or workman's utility box is disclosed. The pallet box assembly includes a pallet base, two side panels, a front panel, and a rear panel, which are collapsible and reusable. Pallet base has tenon joint parts with locking mechanisms that extend out. Pallet base has an opening extending therethrough for ease of handling by pallet jack or hand truck. The side panels include grooves. Front and rear panels include tenon joint part with locking mechanism. The side panels are identical and interchangeable, the front panel is identical and interchangeable with the rear panel. Each locking mechanism includes a winged bolt threadedly inserted and engaged into the tenon joint part, and a wing which is rotated by about 45 to 135 degrees to engageably and securely attach the corresponding tenon joint part in the corresponding groove, so that the pallet box assembly is securely installed. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190078 | DOMESTIC PLANT FACTORY CAPABLE OF AIR PURIFICATION - The present invention relates to a domestic plant factory able to achieve the aims of reducing hydroponic culture costs and improving air quality, wherein a culture solution is supplied to plants through salt ions generated while removing atmospheric NOX, SOX, PM10, HOCL and the like using an effective microbe fermented solution and a porous filtering medium. The domestic plant factory includes: a casing having a space therein and provided at an upper side thereof with a placement hole; a cultivation cup fixedly placed in the placement hole and provided on a wall thereof with a plurality of through-holes; a rooting member including a vegetation filtering medium charged in the casing or the cultivation cup; and an air supply unit supplying air to water charged in the space of the casing. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190079 | HYDROPONICS RESERVOIR WITH BOTTOM MOUNTED DRAINAGE SYSTEM - A hydroponics reservoir having a liquid reservoir, one or multiple drainage bowls attached to the bottom of the liquid reservoir, a pipe, a tube fitting, or a threaded fitting can be attached to each drainage bowl; the hydroponics reservoir can further comprise a bottom support strip, at least one reinforce strip, and at least one ducting hole wherein the pipe or the tube attached to the fittings can be fitted through the ducting hole. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190080 | CHEMICAL REACTORS WITH ANNULARLY POSITIONED DELIVERY AND REMOVAL DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Chemical reactors with annularly positioned delivery and removal devices, and associated systems and methods. A reactor in accordance with a particular embodiment includes a reactor vessel having a light-transmissible surface proximate to a reaction zone, and a movable reactant delivery system positioned within the reactor vessel. The reactor can further include a product removal system positioned within the reactor vessel and positioned annularly inwardly or outwardly from the delivery system. A solar concentrator is positioned to direct solar radiation through the light-transmissible surface to the reaction zone. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190081 | DELIVERY DOOR - A delivery door may include a frame having a slot, an interior flange and an exterior flange. A panel may be attached to the frame and comprise a closed configuration and an open configuration. A securing device may be connected to the frame and the panel. The securing device may be a remote accessed internet enabled lock assembly. In certain embodiments, the panel may have a handle and a stopper. The panel may also be motorized. The delivery door may include a receptacle attached to the internal flange and the frame. The delivery door may be attached to a cut out portion of the structure. The securing device may be controlled from a wireless device. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190082 | AUTOMATIC DOOR CLOSER - Control devices that operate automatic door controllers and methods of operating automatic door controllers are disclosed. An embodiment of controller control device that operates with an automatic door closer includes a sensor that is attached to the door, the sensor operable to transmit data indicative of the orientation of the door. The controller also includes a receiver that is operable to receive the data from the sensor; monitor the orientation of the door based on the data received from the sensor; transmit a door closing instruction to the automatic door closer when the door orientation has been open for a first period; and pause the transmitting of door closing information to the automatic door closer for a second period when a pause input is received from a user. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190083 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING APPLIANCE DOOR STATUS - A system and method of determining the status of an appliance door is provided. The status of the door of the appliance can be determined based an output signal provided by a door switch coupled in series with a latch motor feedback. A change in the output signal of the door switch can be indicative of either the opening of the appliance door or the actuating of the latch motor. The source of the change in an output of the door switch can be determined based on the latch command provided to the latch motor. The appliance can be controlled based on the status of the appliance door. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190084 | GATE WITH VARIABLE GATE CONTROL FOR HANDLING AGRICULTURAL GRANULAR MATERIALS - A variable gate with control for grain elevator applications utilizes a sliding gate panel. Two proximity sensors are arranged to provide full sensing and control functions of the gate remotely located. A first proximity sensor confirms gate is shut, and a second proximity sensor outputs a serial pulse train signal for detecting movement of the gate panel. The second proximity sensor can be operatively coupled with gear teeth inherent to the drive mechanism (e.g., rack and pinion mechanism), or with a passive device such as a free sprocket on the motor shaft to sense the passage of each sprocket teeth, or may be placed at a linear portion that moves with the gate that has sequential indicating positions, such as metal or no metal positions. In one embodiment, the controller tracks the direction of the gate as pulses are receive, allowing the subsequent positioning of the gate. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190085 | Vertically Sliding Door Assembly - A vertically sliding door assembly, in particular in the wall ( | 2014-07-10 |
20140190086 | WINDOW REGULATOR - In a window regulator, a positioner is provided between a pair of slider bases and a pair of windowpane holders and define a relative position therebetween in a forward/rearward direction of a vehicle; a vehicle-widthwise-directional wall is provided on each guide rail; and a pair of forward/rearward directional guide walls is provided on each slider base to hold an associated vehicle-widthwise-directional wall in the forward/rearward direction and to guide an associated slider base along an associated guide rail. A clearance in the forward/rearward direction between the vehicle-widthwise-directional wall of one guide rail and the forward/rearward-directional guide walls of one slider base is set smaller than that between the vehicle-widthwise-directional wall of the other guide rail and the forward/rearward-directional guide walls of the other slider base. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190087 | Duct Access Door - An access panel for an opening in a duct is provided. The access panel includes an exterior and an interior. The access panel further includes a section positioned on the interior and having a profile substantially corresponding to the opening in the duct. A plurality of fasteners is positioned about the section. Each fastener has a clip configured to move to a position defined to extend away from the profile of the section on the interior. When the access panel is positioned with the section on the interior against the opening in the duct and the fasteners are moved to the locking position the clips rotate to extend over the profile and secure a portion of the duct adjacent to the opening against the interior of the access panel. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190088 | FASCIA GUTTER SYSTEM AND COVERINGS USING THE SAME - A covering employing a fascia gutter is disclosed. The fascia gutter includes a front member, bottom member, a rear member, a ledge, a guiding groove, a protrusion and a receiving space. The bottom member connects the front member to the rear member. The receiving space is defined by the front member, the bottom member, and the rear member. The ledge is connected to the rear member. An opening is defined by the ledge and the protrusion. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190089 | Truss Based Display System - A display unit comprising a plurality of vertical truss members anchored to a floor surface; a plurality of horizontal rails attached to the vertical truss members thereby forming a frame; a horizontal track anchored to a floor surface in front of the vertical truss members; a plurality of cantilever supports attached across the top of the frame, the cantilever supports each having a front portion providing an upper frame and lower frame; a plurality of upper rectangular panels mounted in a first row adjacent one another in the upper frames; a plurality of lower rectangular panels mounted in the lower frames adjacent one another a second row below the first row; first and second side panels anchored to the floor track and to a plurality of the horizontal rails; a plurality of cabinets located adjacent one another between the first and second side panels and anchored to the floor track and at least one of said horizontal rails; and a plurality of display panels disposed between the top surfaces of the cabinets and the lower edges of the lower rectangular panels. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190090 | Interlocking Shape for Use in Construction Members - Interlocking support posts form an interlocking rack system which may have a single mold which provides both a male and a female joinder member. Between the support posts can be mounted panels such as solar panels. Under the support posts can be installed a roof stand off assembly which prevents water from weakening the roof. Various combinations of construction members offer a cost effective building block array of mounting panels, wind turbines, and any appliance on a roof and/or anywhere in a building. A two recess mounting bracket is ideally suited to mount solar panels on a roof. A lower recess can be fastened to a bolt anchor on the roof. The opposing recess can secure a mounting clip which attaches directly to the solar panel. Identical support posts can interlock. Various embodiments include conduit clasps, slider tracks, mounts for cabinets, sign posts, and thru roof screwed anchors. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190091 | MOVABLE PARTITIONS, PANEL ASSEMBLIES, AND METHODS OF ATTACHING PROTECTIVE CLIPS TO PANELS OF MOVABLE PARTITIONS - Panel assemblies for movable partitions include a panel and a protective clip covering at least a portion of a bottom surface of the panel. The panel includes channels defined between lateral edge portions and a back side surface of the panel. Tabs of the protective clip are positioned within corresponding channels. Movable partitions include at least one panel and at least one protective clip, which is assembled with the at least one panel and is coupled to a back side surface of the at least one panel. Tabs of the back portion of the at least one protective clip are inserted at least partially within two opposing channels of the at least one panel. Methods of attaching a protective clip to a panel of a movable partition include positioning tabs extending from longitudinal ends of the back portion of the protective clip within channels of the panel. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190092 | Prime Deck - An extendable deck device is disclosed that creates additional room for homes with limited outdoor space. The extendable deck device comprises a plurality of squares, with each square comprising a frame and a plurality of support beams secured thereto, and a floor component positioned on top of the plurality of squares to substantially cover the plurality of squares. The extendable deck device further comprises at least one rail component secured to a perimeter edge of the floor component, which protrudes vertically upwards from the floor component. The rail components can be extended or retracted either manually or via an electric motor and reel. Further, the deck device can comprise at least one set of stairs secured underneath a corner of the floor component. The stairs can be secured to the corner, such that a user manually extends out the stairs from underneath the floor component for use. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190093 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES OF SUPPORTING AND BRACING A POLE - An apparatus comprising: a pole erected relative to a ground surface and defining a pole axis; a first anchor drive rod connected to the pole and extended, parallel to the pole axis, from the pole to below the ground surface; and a second anchor drive rod connected to the pole and extended, at a non zero angle to the pole axis, from the pole to below the ground surface. Methods of bracing and supporting the pole are also discussed. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190094 | Method and Apparatus for Insulating Panels - An insulation structure attached to a wall having a multitude of anchors projecting from the wall to support the insulation structure includes a permanent refractory layer adjacent the wall and a restorable refractory layer adjacent the permanent refractory layer. An anchor supports the refractory material and includes a first stud and a second stud. The second stud includes a cap connected to a shaft, wherein the cap defines an indentation on a side of the cap opposite the shaft. The second stud receives the first stud within the indentation within the cap. The double layer of refractory material allows for maintenance and replacement of a restorable refractory layer without disturbing or replacing the permanent refractory layer. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190095 | STRUCTURAL ASSEMBLIES FOR CONSTRUCTING BRIDGES AND OTHER STRUCTURES - Structural assemblies for constructing bridges and other structures. A structural assembly may comprise an elongated member defining an internal space. The structural assembly may also comprise a plurality of framing members connected to the elongated member at a plurality of pin connection nodes, each pin connection node comprising a pin interconnecting the elongated member, a first one of the framing members, and a second one of the framing members, the pin having a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end, at least one of the first longitudinal end and the second longitudinal end of the pin being located in the internal space of the elongated member. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190096 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING STRUCTURAL SOLAR PANELS - A modular assembly of solar panels is held together in a rigid fashion through the use of two J-channels arranged on either side thereof in oppositely facing directions. Brackets hold these J-channels to flanges on the underside of the solar panels. In the argot of solar panel installation, the J-channels extend in the north-south direction. Between each solar panel there is disposed a liquid collecting pan extending in the east-west direction. This collecting pan also acts as a clip providing both a structural and electrical connection between adjacently disposed solar panels in a column assembly which is rendered capable of installation as a single unit from the ground. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190097 | NINETY DEGREE WIND LOCK WITH BREAK-AWAY CAPABILITY AND DOOR PANEL AND DOOR ASSEMBLY UTILIZING THE SAME - A wind lock for an overhead roll-up door, the wind lock having a first edge which is substantially straight and capable of extending substantially perpendicular vertically from a face of a door panel to which the wind lock attaches to, the wind lock including a second edge having an angled-beveled face, wherein the second edge extends at an angle from the first edge laterally across the face of an attached door panel is beveled with the face of the door panel so as to extend vertically from the face at an angle. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190098 | ARRANGEMENT FOR SECURING A PANEL CLOSURE - A closure includes a panel closing against a frame. A set of abutment surfaces for supporting the panel against applied forces is completed by a displaceable abutment block which selectively assumes an engaged state disposed between an abutment surface of the panel and an abutment surface of a strike jamb. The geometry of engagement is such that forces acting on the abutment block opposing opening of the panel are primarily compressive forces. Certain implementations additionally, or alternatively, employ abutment blocks for locking along the lintel or the threshold of the opening. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190099 | SILL PAN MEMBRANE - Disclosed herein are various waterproof membranes that may be applied to a sill surface of an opening in a building structure to waterproof that surface as well as direct water that penetrates through the opening out of the structure. Generally, a flexible waterproof membrane is adhesively applied to the sill surface for purposes of waterproofing that surface. In one arrangement, the membrane includes a conformable adhesive flap that extends beyond the front edge of the sill surface and which is flexible to allow stretching and adhering the flap to a surface that is transverse (e.g., vertical) to the remainder of the membrane. The membrane also includes a non-adhesive flap that may be disposed over the adhesive flap once it is adhered in a desired orientation. The non-adhesive flap provides a durable surface for the adhesive flap once it is stretched and adhered in place. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190100 | RINK DIVIDER RAISING AND LOWERING SYSTEM - A rink divider raising and lowering system is configured to raise and lower a rink divider utilizing a plurality supports secured to existing trusses that supports a roof of an ice rink. The rink divider system includes a plurality of cables have a first end attached to the rink divider and a second end that engages a hoisting mechanism. Each of the plurality of supports has a pulley attached thereto wherein one of the plurality of cables engages the one of the pulleys such that the rink divider can be moved in a substantially vertical plane from a raised position to a lowered position utilizing the hoisting mechanism. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190101 | Device for Enhancing a Corner Structure - In an embodiment, an interchangeable corner hanger to ornament framing protruding comer structures is provided. The interchangeable comer hanger includes a horizontal portion and a vertical portion. The horizontal portion is designed to rest on an exposed edge of a comer structure, and the vertical portion is designed to hang over the comer of the comer structure and rest against a wall upon which the trim is attached. The vertical portion has a length sufficient to stabilize the comer hanger without the use of other adhesives or attachments. In an embodiment, the vertical portion is configured to allow one or more interlocking elements to be suspended from the vertical portion. For example, the vertical portion may include an interlocking pattern configured to accept a complimentary interlocking pattern on an interlocking element. Further interlocking elements may be attached to the interlocking element. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190102 | HOLE BORING TOOL - A boring tool for digging holes having a vertical shaft of a first diameter extending from the soil surface to a suitable subsurface distance, and a void of a second diameter, larger than that of the first diameter, at the bottom, subsurface distance. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190103 | Underlayment Panel Having Drainage Channels - An underlayment panel includes a top surface and a bottom surface. A plurality of projections define drainage channels. A plurality of drain holes arranged through the panel provide fluid communication between the top surface and the bottom surface. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190104 | ROOF ELEMENT - A roofing element for mounting on a sloped roof includes a formed panel. In one embodiment the length is at least as great as the width, the width being cross-wise relative, the length running down the slope. The formed panel has a relief pattern that has a grain direction aligned with the length. The width may be less than one arm's length. The relief element simulates a wooden shake or a slate tile. The sheet metal panel has top, bottom, and first and second side edge margins. The top edge margin has a bulge at one end, and a matingly sized double cuff at the other end. The next adjacent side has a relieved upper end flange that has a transition from a flat flange to a narrower upstanding curved wall defining the lower edge of an accommodation permitting the double cuff of one panel to seat in the mating accommodation of the next adjacent panel. When installed, the accommodation and the double cuff are overlain by the bottom edge margin flange of the next up-slope tile. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190105 | METHOD OF FRAMING AND CONSTRUCTING A BUILDING STRUCTURE AND WALLS AND PANELS FOR USE IN SUCH CONSTRUCTION - The invention is a building wall and a method of framing and constructing a building structure such as a dwelling or commercial building, and more particularly a method utilizing engineered, prefabricated panels having insulating qualities and having grooves and channels therein to aid in the framing of the walls, ceiling and floor of the building. The present invention also relates to a building wall assembled according to the method of the present invention. The present invention also relates to a novel insulated panel for use in framing and constructing a building wall for a commercial or residential structure. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190106 | MODULAR STRUCTURE AND SAID MODULAR STRUCTURE'S STRUCTURAL MEMBERS MADE OF COMPOSITE MATERIAL - The present invention is a structural member made of composite material, characterized by comprising a body which is made of a composite material with at least one type of fiber and at least one type of resin; and at least one connection member which is one piece with said body in order to provide connection to another structural member with the same characteristics. The present invention also relates to modular structures like buildings produced using said structural members. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190107 | INSULATION ELEMENT FOR A FLAT ROOF OR A FLAT INCLINED ROOF, ROOFING SYSTEM FOR A FLAT ROOF OR A FLAT INCLINED ROOF AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN INSULATION ELEMENT - An insulation element for thermal and/or acoustic insulation of a flat roof or a flat inclined roof comprises a first layer made of mineral fibres, and a second layer made of at least one fabric, whereby the second layer is fixed to a major surface of the first layer by an adhesive. To reduce the adhesive costs and the risk of blistering the roof membrane at the application stage, the second layer is impregnated with a filler. The second layer in combination with the filler has a permeability allowing hot air gases to pass through the second layer and closing the second layer for the penetration of a glue or adhesive in the direction to the first layer. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190108 | STRUCTURAL ELEMENT FOR HEAT-INSULATING PURPOSES - Structural element for heat-insulating purposes between two structural parts, in particular between a building and a projecting exterior part, formed of an insulating body, which is to be arranged between the two structural parts, and of reinforcing elements at least including a load-bearing element which, with the structural element in the installed state, runs through the insulating body substantially horizontally and transversely to the substantially horizontal longitudinal extent of the insulating body, and can be connected at least indirectly to the two structural parts. The load-bearing element has an additional element which encloses the load-bearing element at least in sub-regions, and at least indirectly, and the load-bearing element is produced using a lost mold ( | 2014-07-10 |
20140190109 | MOUNTING HARDWARE AND MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR VERTICAL PANELS - A mounting clip and a system for mounting a vertical panel from a support member suspended from a ceiling. The mounting clip has a panel mounting section, a support member receiving portion, and a movable mounting section. The support member receiving portion extends from the panel mounting section. The movable mounting section can be rotated relative to the support member receiving portion to secure the mounting clip to the support member. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190110 | CONNECTOR FOR SUPPORTING VENEER MEMBERS - A connector for coupling a veneer panel to a back-up comprises a support member comprising a mounting flange adapted for securing the support member to said back-up wall, and first and second support member side walls extending outwardly from the mounting flange. The first and second support member side walls define at least one generally horizontal slot when the support member is secured to the back-up wall. The connector further comprises a veneer connector configured for non-rotational sliding receipt in the generally horizontal slot and adapted to support a generally horizontal edge of said veneer panel when the veneer connector is received in the generally horizontal slot and when the support member is secured to the back-up wall. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190111 | CONFINEMENT STRUCTURES - A confinement structure comprises one or more open cells ( | 2014-07-10 |
20140190112 | MECHANICAL LOCKING SYSTEM FOR PANELS AND METHOD OF INSTALLING SAME - Floor panels are provided with a mechanical locking system including a flexible locking element in a locking groove, which during a horizontal motion is displaced vertically. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190113 | ULTRA-HIGH PERFORMANCE CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT BARS - The ultra-high performance concrete reinforcement bars replace conventional steel tension bars and the like in the reinforcement of construction elements, such as concrete beams. The ultra-high performance concrete reinforcement bars are formed from ultra-high performance concrete reinforced with steel fiber. The reinforcement bars are preferably deformed to improve bonding at the interface between conventional concrete in the beam and the reinforcement bars. The bars are disposed in the area of the beam known as the tension area when the beam is subjected to a bending stress to provide tensile reinforcement. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190114 | REINFORCED CONCRETE HEXAHEDRAL MODULUS - The utility model discloses a monolithic reinforced concrete piece for the construction of buildings which is characterized for having six columns arrange in a hexagonal distribution, a continuous beam with variable depth supported by the columns making six spans and forming a hexagonal perimeter viewed from top, a corbel fixed along the beam's external face, and a roof which has a hexagonal shape with a circular hole in the center in plan view and cambered in the elevation view which rest on the continuous beam. In use the reinforced concrete hexahedral module can be cast-in-place or pre-cast and transported to its final position on the construction site and used as part of a building defining the space and ambience of said building. This invention has the advantage of being safe, strong and reliable, providing a fast new method of construction for different kinds of buildings. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190115 | WIND ENERGY PLANT TOWER - There is provided a wind power installation pylon comprising a plurality of pylon segments which respectively have an upper and a lower horizontal flange. At least one of the plurality of the pylon segments has at least two longitudinal flanges. Each longitudinal flange has a first side for bearing against a first side of a further longitudinal flange and a second side to which the peripheral surface is welded, wherein the second side is opposite to the first side. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190116 | Reinforcement Retainer - A reinforcement retainer in the form of a resilient insert for maintaining at least one construction reinforcement member within an aperture in a construction component such as a building block or a brick. The insert is an elongate body with distal ends and is proportioned to be received within the opening. Flexible feet are located at the distal ends and are capable of deformation to press on inner faces of the aperture to adjust the location of one or more reinforcement members prior to setting in concrete slurry. The insert defines at least one stay arranged in use to support one of the reinforcement members. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190117 | WALL LATH SECURING SYSTEM - A lath securing system is provided that is configured to durably retain wire lath in a spaced position from a wall that is to be coated, the system comprising a retaining member for retaining a section of wire lath therein to restrain the wire lath in a secure position; and a fastening member comprising rigid means for securing the retaining member to the wall so that when the retaining member is fastened to the wall, the section of wire lath within the retaining means is secured in a spaced position away from the wall so as to permit application of wall coating without significant movement of the wire lath. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190118 | STAIRCASE AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTION - A staircase and method for producing the same. The staircase is produced by double routing channels for sub-treads and sub-risers and capping risers and capping treads. These sub-treads and sub-risers are assembled into staircase stringers that have pre-routed channels that are sufficient to install sub-treads and sub-risers having a particular thickness and having room for subsequent placement or installation of capping treads and risers by sliding them laterally into the channels created by the double routing of the stringers. This creates a more finished look to be (the) staircase while avoiding damages to the capping treads and risers that might occur during building construction. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190119 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND KIT FOR INSTALLATION OF CONSTRUCTION ITEMS WITHIN A ROUGH OPENING - A method, apparatus, and kit for adjustment of a construction unit with a rough opening. The construction unit may be a window, door, or similar construction element that requires shimming and squaring up within a rough opening. An adjustment mechanism is included that has a head section and threaded section. The head section engages the construction unit by abutment and the threaded section engages the rough opening by threaded retention. After initial embedding of the adjustment mechanism within the inner surface of the rough opening, the adjustment mechanism is rotationally engaged via a wrench for fine-tuned shimming of the construction unit. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190120 | METHOD OF RETROFITTING A BUILDING - A method of retrofitting a home includes providing a structural base on a ground surface adjacent to and outside the outer walls, the structural base comprising one or more air passages; installing insulation adjacent to an outer surface of the outer walls, the insulation being supported by the structural base; and installing siding material on an outer surface of the insulation, the siding material and the existing outer walls enclosing the insulation and defining a flow path, a top of the flow path comprising one or more air passages into the attic space such that air flows along the insulation in the flow path between the structural base and the attic space. A plurality of new trusses may be supported at an apex of the existing roof that overhanging the existing outer walls and the insulation, the trusses sloping direction of the slope of the existing roof. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190121 | POLE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSITION RING - A sealing arrangement for a pole assembly having a tubular base, a tubular upper mast of smaller diameter, and a cladding. An end of the upper mast is inserted within an end of the base and a portion of the base overlaps the upper mast and is fastened thereto, with the cladding surrounding the base. The sealing arrangement comprises a transition ring and a seal assembly. The transition ring surrounds a portion of the base, upper mast and cladding. The transition ring having an internal downwardly facing surface, and the seal assembly is disposed within said transition ring to seal between the external surface of the upper mast and the transition ring. The seal assembly comprising a sealing plate and a seal disposed between the downwardly facing surface and the sealing plate, and the sealing action of the seal assembly is actuated by the sealing plate squeezing said seal. | 2014-07-10 |
20140190122 | DRUG PREPARING SYSTEM AND DRUG PREPARING DEVICE - An object of the present invention is to provide a drug preparing system and a drug preparing device both capable of simplifying management of prescription data. A drug preparing system includes: a host computer that creates one piece of prescription data regarding a plurality of patients belong to a same group; a computer that obtains the prescription data created by the host computer and that creates drug preparation data based on the prescription data; and a packaging machine that prepares a drug based on the drug preparation data created by the computer. | 2014-07-10 |