30th week of 2022 patent applcation highlights part 28 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20220235455 | STARTING MATERIAL FOR CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION COMPOSED OF ORGANOMANGANESE COMPOUND, AND CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION METHOD USING SAID STARTING MATERIAL FOR CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION - A raw material for chemical deposition for producing a manganese thin film or a manganese compound thin film by chemical deposition method, including an organomanganese compound represented Chemical Formula 1 in which a cyclopentadienyl ligand and an isocyanide ligand are coordinated to manganese, which has basic characteristics as a raw material for chemical deposition and enables formation of a manganese thin film with a reducing gas such as hydrogen used as a reaction gas. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235456 | METHOD FOR FORMING INSULATION FILM - A method of forming an insulation film on a substrate, includes: reacting, as a film-forming gas, an oxygen-containing silicon compound gas represented by formula below with a non-oxidizing hydrogen-containing gas in a state in which at least the non-oxidizing hydrogen-containing gas is plasmarized, to form a film of a flowable silanol compound on the substrate; and subsequently, annealing the substrate to turn the flowable silanol compound into the insulation film. Si | 2022-07-28 |
20220235457 | METHOD FOR DEPOSITING BORON NITRIDE FILM AND FILM DEPOSITION APPARATUS - A method for depositing a boron nitride film is provided. In the method, a seed layer is formed on a surface of a substrate by supplying an aminosilane gas to the surface of the substrate. The surface of the substrate includes bases having different incubation times for depositing a boron nitride film. A boron nitride film is deposited on the seed layer. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235458 | ATOMIC LAYER DEPOSITION OF PROTECTIVE COATINGS FOR SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESS CHAMBER COMPONENTS - A method comprises depositing a first layer of aluminum oxide onto a surface of a chamber component via atomic layer deposition (ALD). The method further comprises depositing a second layer of yttrium oxide onto a surface of the chamber component via ALD, depositing a third layer of zirconium oxide onto the surface of the chamber component via ALD, and forming a corrosion and erosion resistant coating comprising a YZr | 2022-07-28 |
20220235459 | REDUCED DIAMETER CARRIER RING HARDWARE FOR SUBSTRATE PROCESSING SYSTEMS - A substrate support for a substrate processing system includes a baseplate, a ceramic layer arranged on the baseplate, and a carrier ring arranged on the ceramic layer. The ceramic layer has a first outer diameter, the carrier ring has a second outer diameter that is less than the first outer diameter, the ceramic layer includes a shoulder that extends from the second outer diameter of the carrier ring to the first outer diameter, and the shoulder slopes downward toward the first outer diameter. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235460 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DEPOSITING A LAYER - Systems for depositing materials and related methods are described. The systems allow condensing or depositing a precursor on a substrate, and then curing condensed or deposited precursor to form a layer. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235461 | METHOD OF AREA-SELECTIVE DEPOSITION AND METHOD OF FABRICATING AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - An area-selective deposition method may include providing a substrate structure including a silicon oxide area and a silicon nitride area; performing a surface treatment on the silicon oxide area and the silicon nitride area of the substrate structure to form a first functional group on a surface of the silicon oxide area and to form a second functional group on a surface of the silicon nitride area; and performing an atomic layer deposition (ALD) process in a chamber in which the substrate structure is disposed, to selectively form a silicon oxide layer on the silicon oxide area among the silicon nitride area and the silicon oxide area. The ALD process may include: supplying an aminosilane-based silicon precursor into the chamber; purging the chamber with a first purge gas; supplying an oxygen-containing source into the chamber; and purging the chamber with a second purge gas. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235462 | FILM FORMING METHOD AND FILM FORMING APPARATUS - A film forming method includes: placing a substrate on which a pattern, which includes a plurality of convex and concave portions, is formed on a stage disposed inside a chamber; and selectively forming a silicon-containing film on the plurality of convex portions of the pattern by applying a bias power to the stage and introducing microwaves into the chamber while supplying a processing gas containing a silicon-containing gas and a nitrogen-containing gas into the chamber to generate plasma, wherein the selectively forming the silicon-containing film includes a first film formation of forming a silicon-containing film around upper sides of the plurality of convex portions and a second film formation of forming a silicon-containing film on upper portions of the plurality of convex portions. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235463 | SixNy AS A NUCLEATION LAYER FOR SiCxOy - In one embodiment, the disclosed subject matter is a method to produce a substantially uniform, silicon-carbide layer over both dielectric materials and metal materials. In one example, the method includes forming a silicon-nitride layer over the dielectric materials and the metal materials, and forming the silicon carbide layer over the silicon-nitride layer. Other methods are disclosed. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235464 | SELECTIVE CARBON DEPOSITION - A method for depositing carbon on a substrate in a processing chamber includes arranging the substrate on a substrate support in the processing chamber. The substrate includes a carbon film having a first thickness formed on at least one underlying layer of the substrate. The method further includes performing a first etching step to etch the substrate to form features on the substrate, remove portions of the carbon film, and decrease the first thickness of the carbon film, selectively depositing carbon onto remaining portions of the carbon film, and performing at least one second etching step to etch the substrate to complete the forming of the features on the substrate. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235465 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING METHODS AND APPARATUS - A method and a substrate processing apparatus including a vertical flow reaction chamber, a flow guiding part and a substrate support at a horizontally central area of the reaction chamber, the substrate support residing underneath the flow guiding part, and the flow guiding part forcing the vertical flow from above the flow guiding part to go round the flow guiding part on its downward way towards the substrate support. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235466 | POROUS INLET - A substrate processing apparatus including a reaction chamber with an inlet opening, an in-feed line to provide a reactive chemical into the reaction chamber via the inlet opening, incoming gas flow control means in the in-feed line, the in-feed line extending from the flow control means to the reaction chamber, the in-feed line in this portion between the flow control means and the reaction chamber having the form of an inlet pipe with a gas-permeable wall, the inlet pipe with the gas-permeable wall extending towards the inlet opening through a volume at least partly surrounding the inlet pipe, and the apparatus ( | 2022-07-28 |
20220235467 | ELECTROLESS METAL COATINGS EXHIBITING WAVE PERMEABILITY AND METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE THEREOF - It is provided a method for manufacturing a metal coated substrate by forming a metal coating on a surface of a substrate, comprising: immersing the substrate in a palladium/tin colloidal solution; immersing the substrate in an acid solution; carrying out electroless metal plating in order to obtain a continuous film-coated substrate, and subjecting the metal coating to a cryogenic treatment step in order to make it permeable to electromagnetic waves, the cryogenic treatment step being carried out by cooling the substrate with liquid nitrogen. It is also provided a metal coated substrate obtainable by the mentioned method and an article of manufacture made of the metal coated substrate. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235468 | LAMINATE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - A laminate including a metallic base material, a nickel-containing plating film layer formed on the metallic base material, and a gold plating film layer formed on the nickel-containing plating film layer, in which pinholes in the gold plating film layer are sealed with a passive film having a thickness of 15 nm or greater. Also disclosed is a constituent member of a semiconductor production device including the laminate and a method for producing the laminate. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235469 | SLIDING COMPONENT HAVING WEAR-RESISTANT COATING AND METHOD FOR FORMING WEAR-RESISTANT COATING - A sliding component having a wear-resistant coating includes a sliding component formed of a Ni alloy, and a wear-resistant coating provided on a sliding surface of the sliding component. The wear-resistant coating has, at least on the surface side thereof, an Al-containing Co alloy layer which contains Co as a main component, at least one of W, Ni, Mo, Fe, Si, and C, Cr, and 0.3% by mass or more and 26% by mass or less of Al. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235470 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE USING WET ETCHING AND DRY ETCHING AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A method for fabricating a semiconductor device comprises depositing a TiW layer on a semiconductor substrate, depositing a Ti layer on the TiW layer, depositing a Ni alloy layer on the Ti layer, depositing an Ag layer on the Ni alloy layer, at least partially covering the Ag layer with photoresist, wet etching the Ag layer and the Ni alloy layer, and dry etching the Ti layer and the TiW layer. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235471 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING FLUORINE GAS AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING FLUORINE GAS - A method for producing fluorine gas including electrolyzing an electrolyte in an electrolytic cell, measuring an electric energy accumulated after the electrolyte is placed in the electrolytic cell, and the electrolyzing is started, and sending a fluid generated in the inside of the electrolytic cell in the electrolyzing the electrolyte, to the outside of the electrolytic cell through a flow path. In the sending, the flow path is switched in accordance with the electric energy measured in the measuring an electric energy, such that the fluid is sent to a first flow path that sends the fluid to a first outside when the electric energy measured in the measuring an electric energy is not less than a predetermined reference value, or the fluid is sent to a second flow path that sends the fluid to a second outside when the electric energy is less than the predetermined reference value. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235472 | ELECTROCHEMICAL DEHYDROGENATION OF ETHANE TO ETHYLENE USING SOLID OXIDE ELECTROLYZER - Described herein is an electrochemical process to improve the yields obtained while converting ethane to ethylene with high yield, which utilizes CO | 2022-07-28 |
20220235473 | HYDROGEN PRODUCTION APPARATUS - In a hydrogen production apparatus, a front end of a housing is closed by an opening/closing door. In a closed state of the opening/closing door, the upper end of the upper rod and the lower end of the lower rod in the opening/closing switching mechanism are disposed behind the first front frame piece and the second front frame piece of the housing, respectively. The axial distance between the upper end of the lower collar member and the second stopper is greater than the axial distance between the upper end of the upper collar member and the first stopper. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235474 | METHODS, APPARATUSES, AND ELECTRODES FOR CARBIDE-TO-CARBON CONVERSION WITH NANOSTRUCTURED CARBIDE CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS - Nanostructured carbide chemical compound is used to convert carbide to carbon. A method comprising: providing at least one carbide chemical compound and reducing a metal cation with use of the carbide chemical compound to form elemental carbon, wherein the carbide chemical compound is nanostructured. The nanostructured carbide chemical compound can be in the form of a nanoparticle, a nanowire, a nanotube, a nanofilm, a nanoline. The reactant can be a metal salt. Electrochemical reaction, or reaction in the melt or in solution, can be used to form the carbon. The nanostructured carbide chemical compound can be an electrode. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235475 | ELECTROLYSIS DEVICE HAVING TWO BORON DOPED DIAMOND LAYERS - The invention relates to a device for electrolysis comprising a substrate ( | 2022-07-28 |
20220235476 | CATALYST FOR HYDROGEN EVOLUTION REACTION AND PREPARING METHOD OF THE SAME - Disclosed is a catalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) including: a first transition metal matrix; and a second transition metal oxide formed on the first transition metal matrix; wherein a hydroxyl group is introduced on the second transition metal oxide. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235477 | Electrode for Electrolysis - The present disclosure relates to an electrode for electrolysis which includes a metal base layer, and a coating layer containing a ruthenium oxide, a cerium oxide, and a nickel oxide, wherein the coating layer is formed on at least one surface of the base layer. The electrode for electrolysis of the present disclosure is characterized by exhibiting excellent durability and improved overvoltage. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235478 | METHOD AND PLANT FOR PRODUCING A CARBON-MONOXIDE-RICH GAS PRODUCT - A method for producing a carbon-monoxide-rich gas product, in which method at least carbon dioxide is subjected to electrolysis, so as to obtain an untreated gas comprising at least carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide, and in which method the untreated gas is subjected to a separation process, which comprises an adsorption and membrane separation, so as to obtain a recycling stream, which comprises the major part of the carbon dioxide contained in the untreated gas, a residual gas, and the carbon-monoxide-rich gas product. A plant for carrying out such a method is also proposed. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235479 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR USING THE CARBON OXIDE ARISING IN THE PRODUCTION OF ALUMINIUM - A process can utilize carbon oxides formed in the production of aluminum, by electrolytic reduction of aluminum oxide in a melt using at least one anode made of a carbon-comprising material. A pyrolysis of hydrocarbons, in particular methane or natural gas, is carried out in which pyrolysis carbon and hydrogen are formed. The pyrolysis carbon is used for the production of the at least one anode. The hydrogen formed in the pyrolysis of methane is mixed with carbon dioxide and/or carbon monoxide from the electrolytic production of aluminum, to produce a gas stream which is parsed to a further use. An integrated plant contains an electrolysis apparatus for producing aluminum by melt-electrolytic reduction of aluminum oxide, and also contains at least one reactor in which pyrolysis carbon and hydrogen are produced by pyrolysis of hydrocarbons. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235480 | METHOD FOR ACCELERATED PRODUCTION OF ELECTROFORM TOOLING INSERTS - Disclosed herein is a method comprising growing a shim by disposing a mandrel having an optional textured surface in an electrolytic bath, where the shim contains a negative image of the optional textured surface formed by electrolytic deposition of a metal; affixing the shim working-side down on a reference plane using a fixture; optically scanning the shim to reverse engineer a geometry of a non-working surface, where reverse engineering a geometry of the non-working surface includes developing a profile of the non-working surface and the thickness of the shim; and adding a material to the non-working surface of the shim via additive manufacturing to form a tool insert. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235481 | SELECTIVE SCREEN ELECTROPLATING - The slow speed of conventional selective electroplating and L-PED (and further requirement of a series of masks in the case of selective electroplating) necessary to generate a metallic three-dimensional object makes conventional selective electroplating and L-PED not viable for mass manufacturing metallic three-dimensional objects. The presently disclosed technology generally utilizes electroplating and L-PED technologies with a screen electroplating process. The screen electroplating process disclosed herein is capable of achieving a faster throughput and a lower workpiece temperature than traditional 3D printing processes can provide, particularly traditional metal 3D printing processes. As a result, the presently disclosed screen electroplating process is able to achieve much faster results in printing a complex three-dimensional metallic structure using electroplating. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235482 | SURFACE-TREATED STEEL SHEET AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR - A surface-treated steel sheet including: a steel sheet; and a nickel-cobalt-iron diffusion layer formed on the steel sheet as an outermost layer. When the intensities for Ni, Co and Fe are consecutively measured from a surface of the nickel-cobalt-iron diffusion layer in the depth direction by radio frequency glow discharge optical emission spectrometry, and the concentration of Ni, Co and Fe at each of depth positions are determined based on the intensities for Ni, Co, and Fe, a Co concentration gradient APco ranging from a depth position Dco MAX to a depth position D | 2022-07-28 |
20220235483 | ROUGHENED PLATED SHEET - Provided is a roughened plated sheet comprising a roughened plated layer having a roughened nickel plated layer and a zinc plated layer famed on at least one surface of a metal substrate in this order from the metal substrate side, wherein a ten-point average roughness Rz | 2022-07-28 |
20220235484 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL PROCESS - The present disclosure is related to systems and methods for electrochemical process. The system may include a first electrode, a second electrode, an electric field distribution simulation optimizer, an electric field distribution controller, and a signal controller. The first electrode and the second electrode may form an electric field to change a substance on the second electrode. A morphology of the second electrode may be uneven. The first electrode may include an electrically conducting plate. A morphology of the electrically conducting plate may be in conformity with the morphology of the second electrode. A protruding portion of the electrically conducting plate may correspond to a recessing portion of the second electrode. A recessing portion of the electrically conducting plate may correspond to a protruding portion of the second electrode. The electric field distribution controller may be electrically connected to the signal controller and the electric field distribution simulation optimizer, respectively. The signal controller may be electrically connected to the electrically conducting plate. The signal controller may be configured to apply a processing signal to the electrically conducting plate. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235485 | APPARATUS OF OXIDATION-COMBUSTING AN INGOT GROWER AND METHOD THEREOF - A method of oxidation-combusting an ingot grower comprises a) blocking between the filter housing and the exhaust pipe, b) forming the filter housing in a vacuum state, and c) injecting air into the filter housing through an injection pipe connected to a first side of the filter housing to combust the filter housing. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235486 | Graphite Plate - Disclosed is a graphite plate to solve a problem of poor performance uniformity of an epitaxial wafer obtained by using a graphite plate for epitaxial growth. The graphite plate includes a graphite plate body, the graphite plate body includes a carrying recess, and at least part of the inner wall of the carrying recess is covered with a heat insulation material. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235487 | QUANTITATIVE TEXTURED POLYCRYSTALLINE COATINGS - In one aspect, methods of making coated articles are described herein. A method, in some embodiments, comprises providing a substrate, and depositing a coating by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and/or physical vapor deposition (PVD) over a surface of the substrate, the coating comprising at least one polycrystalline layer, wherein one or more CVD and/or PVD conditions are selected to induce one or more properties of the polycrystalline layer. The presence of the one or more properties in the polycrystalline layer is quantified by two-dimensional (2D) X-ray diffraction analysis. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235488 | HYDROTHERMAL METHOD FOR GROWTH OF ALKALINE EARTH METAL STANNATE BULK SINGLE CRYSTALS AND CRYSTALS FORMED THEREBY - Hydrothermal methods for the synthesis of bulk crystals of alkaline earth metal stannates are described. Methods can be utilized for growth of large, single crystals of alkaline earth metal stannates including fully cubic BaSnO | 2022-07-28 |
20220235489 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING GROUP III COMPOUND SUBSTRATE, AND GROUP III COMPOUND SUBSTRATE - The group III compound substrate manufacturing method of the present invention is a method for manufacturing a group III compound substrate by growing a group III compound crystal ( | 2022-07-28 |
20220235490 | SINGLE CRYSTAL INGOT, CRYSTAL GROWTH DIE, AND SINGLE CRYSTAL PRODUCTION METHOD - An as-grown single crystal ingot of a dopant-containing metal oxide or quasi-binary compound is provided in which a lateral surface has a length L greater than or equal to 50 mm, there is a linear recess on the lateral surface, and, in the area surrounded by the lateral surface, the outer shape of the cross-section perpendicular to the length direction and positioned spaced 50 mm away in the length direction from the other end in the length direction without with the recess is such that, outside of the area formed by the line of intersection between the cross-section and a faceted surface, the maximum value of the distance X of the recess from an ideal outer shape is less than or equal to 5 mm. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235491 | FOCUSSED CHARGE ELECTROSPINNING SPINNERET - A nozzle for an electrospinning spinneret, the nozzle including a material transporting channel having a wall that has an end surface for forming a droplet, and an electrode extending through the material transporting channel at least up to the end surface of the wall. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235492 | POLYETHYLENE FIBER - Provided is a polyethylene fiber having outstanding anti-creep characteristics while having high strength. The present invention provides an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fiber including ethyl branches as side chains, characterized in that the ratio {(C | 2022-07-28 |
20220235493 | PLASTICIZED MELT SPINNING PROCESS USING IONIC LIQUIDS FOR PRODUCTION OF POLYACRYLONITRILE FIBERS - A method for producing polyacrylonitrile (PAN) fiber, the method comprising: (i) mixing PAN with an ionic liquid in which the PAN is soluble to produce a PAN composite melt in which the PAN is dissolved in the ionic liquid; (ii) melt spinning the PAN composite melt to produce the PAN fiber; and (iii) washing the PAN fiber with a solvent in which the ionic liquid is soluble to substantially remove the ionic liquid from the PAN fiber. Also described herein is a method for producing carbon fiber from the PAN fiber as produced above, the method comprising oxidatively stabilizing the PAN fiber produced in step (iii), followed by carbonizing the stabilized PAN fiber to produce the carbon fiber. The initially produced PAN fiber, stabilized PAN fiber, resulting carbon fiber, and articles made thereof are also described. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235494 | SPINNING DEVICE HAVING A FLOATING SPINNING RING AND BALLOON LIMITER TUBE - A spinning device, for a ring spinning or ring twisting machine, having a spinning spindle for holding a yarn tube such that the yarn tube is oriented coaxial with a spindle axis, a spinning ring for guiding, on the outside thereof, a yarn to be wound on the yarn tube, the spinning ring being arranged coaxial with the spindle axis, and a spinning-ring guiding unit arranged coaxial with the spindle axis, wherein the spinning ring is floatingly fixed at the spinning-ring guiding unit in the spindle-axis direction. In order to provide a spinning device and a spinning machine having a spinning device which allow a spinning process to be reliably performed without limitation of the spindle speed and without use of a ring traveller, a balloon limiter tube is arranged coaxial with the spindle axis such that the yarn is guided on an inner face of the balloon limiter tube. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235495 | PROCESS TO SET THE OPTIMAL WORKING HEIGHT BETWEEN THE ENTRY POINT AND THE EXIT POINT OF THE THREAD IN A TWISTING MACHINE AND/OR THREAD SPINNING MACHINE, AND TWISTING MACHINE AND/OR THREAD SPINNING MACHINE THAT APPLIES SUCH PROCESS - Process to set the optimal working height between the thread entry point and the thread exit point in a twisting and/or thread spinning machine, and a twisting and/or thread spinning machine that applies such process including: identifying the variation of tension of the thread produced by the variation of the winding diameter (d) of the thread ( | 2022-07-28 |
20220235496 | THREAD - A thread that includes a first fiber having at least one groove extending in a length direction thereof; and at least one second fiber constructed to generate a potential by external energy. The second fiber is disposed in a region corresponding to the groove of the first fiber such that a space is between the groove of the first fiber and the second fiber. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235497 | PROTECTIVE COVER FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE BODY - A protective cover for a motor vehicle body has a main body with a first coating and a second coating. The main body is formed from a flame-retardant fabric. The first coating is an adhesive layer and the second coating is a metal layer. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235498 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A RING SECTOR - The invention relates to a three-dimensionally woven multilayer fibrous structure ( | 2022-07-28 |
20220235499 | Method for Producing Cold Cut Textile Webs - In order to produce a plurality of fabric strips ( | 2022-07-28 |
20220235500 | PILE FABRIC AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR - A pile fabric includes a long pile portion and a short pile portion. An average pile length of the long pile portion differs from an average pile length of the short pile portion by 2 mm or more. The long pile portion contains crimped polyester-based fibers in an amount of 60% by weight or more. The short pile portion contains crimped polyester-based fibers in an amount of 60% by weight or more. A crimp removal temperature of the polyester-based fibers of the long pile portion is lower than a crimp removal temperature of the polyester-based fibers of the short pile portion. The crimp removal temperature of the polyester-based fibers of the short pile portion is 90° C. or more and 120° C. or less. Each of the crimp removal temperatures indicates a minimum temperature that satisfies a specific relationship. A method for manufacturing the pile fabric is also provided. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235501 | A CIRCULAR KNITTING MACHINE AND A METHOD FOR MOVING THE NEEDLES OF A CIRCULAR KNITTING MACHINE - A circular textile knitting machine includes a drive chain for each needle inserted in a respective longitudinal groove, located below a respective needle and operatively interposed between the respective needle and actuating cams. The drive chain includes a sub-needle arranged below the needle and engaged with the needle to be axially moved in the respective longitudinal groove together with the needle. The sub-needle includes a movable butt radially movable between an operating position, in which it is extracted to be engaged with respective first paths defined by first actuating cams and cause activation of the needle, and a non-operating position, in which it is retracted to not be engaged with the first paths. A selector is partly located below the sub-needle and partly alongside the sub-needle and is configured for oscillating between an active position, in which it pushes the movable butt into the operating position, and a rest position, in which it allows the movable butt to return into the non-operating position. The selector is axially uncoupled from the sub-needle and from the needle in a manner such that the needle and the sub-needle are never pushed or pulled axially by the selector. A selecting device acts upon command on the selectors so as to cause the passage thereof into the active position. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235502 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A MULTILAYER FABRIC - Process for the production of a multilayer fabric comprising the steps of: (a) feeding at least a first fabric ( | 2022-07-28 |
20220235503 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MASKS - An apparatus for manufacturing trapezoid-shaped masks is disclosed. The apparatus may include, a first feeding unit, for providing three or more rolled fabrics; a second feeding unit, for providing one or more rolled materials, simultaneously to the provision of the three or more rolled fabrics; a first folding and joining unit, for folding and joining together edges of three or more fabrics provided by the first feeding unit to form a joint multilayered fabric; a second folding and joining unit, for folding and joining the edges of one or more materials provided by the second feeding unit to form folded material; and a joining unit configured to join together the joint multilayered fabric and the folded material, by forming the continuous joint thereby forming at least two masks in relatively alternating positions, such that the open side of one mask is pointing in an opposite direction from the open side of the other mask. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235504 | Preventing Degradation of Stored Base Templates Before Laser Finishing - Indigo-dyed garments are treated with an anti-ozone agent to prevent ozone-related degradation of the garments before laser finishing. Without treatment, the garments can exhibit color loss (e.g., color change or fading) from exposure to ozone in the atmosphere. The indigo-dyed garments with anti-ozone treatment can serve as base templates in a laser finishing process flow. The anti-ozone treatment of the base templates can include a rinse including an ascorbic acid or vitamin C constituent during a base preparation process. Then quantities of these base templates can manufactured and stored for periods of time without exhibiting ozone-related degradation effects. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235505 | COMPACTOR FOR LENGTHWISE COMPRESSIVE SHRINKAGE OF FABRICS - A compactor for lengthwise compressive shrinkage of fabrics including an infeed roller and an outfeed roller that are fixed positioned parallel to one another as to define a compaction zone, a pressure roller that is movable and positioned above the compaction zone as to be self-centering between the infeed roller and the outfeed roller and as to define an infeed nip-point between the infeed roller and the pressure roller and an outfeed nip-point between the outfeed roller and the pressure roller, and a saddle assembly positioned within the compaction zone, the saddle assembly including a bed liner having an upper surface facing the pressure roller and a lower surface opposite the upper surface. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235506 | LAUNDRY APPLIANCE DRUM MOTOR FAULT DETECTION USING A CAMERA AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE - A laundry appliance includes a camera for determining whether the drum is rotating during operation of the appliance. A controller is operably coupled to the camera. The controller is configured for obtaining one or more images of the drum during operation of the appliance. An artificial intelligence image recognition process is used to perform image classification and determine whether a drum rotation fault has occurred. In the event of a drum rotation fault, operation of the laundry appliance is adjusted. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235507 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - The laundry treating appliance according to the present disclosure may comprise a drum that receives laundry and is capable of rotating, a motor rotating the drum, a current detector detecting a current of the motor and a controller controlling the motor to accelerate rotation of the drum and obtaining a function of current change based on the current detected by the current detector during the acceleration of the drum, and determining a first motion speed based on decreasing of a first derivative of the function of current change, wherein the controller controls the motor to stop and then controls the motor to rotate in the first motion speed. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235508 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING LAUNDRY APPLIANCE AIR FLOW USING A CAMERA AND ARTIFICAL INTELLIGENCE - A laundry appliance includes a camera for determining the air flow through an appliance during operation. A controller is operably coupled to the camera. The controller is configured for obtaining one or more images of an air flow indicator positioned in the path of the air flow. An artificial intelligence image recognition process is used to perform image classification and determine whether air flow through the appliance is fully or partially obstructed based on the amount of deflection of the air flow indicator. In the event of an air flow obstruction, operation of the laundry appliance is adjusted. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235509 | INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM - This information processing system comprises an information station inside a store, a washing machine, and a user terminal operated by a user, wherein, when the information station detects that the user U has visited the store, the information station executes control to display a QR code for transmitting a store-visit coupon to the user terminal. The washing machine displays an advertisement, and also, when the washing machine detects that the user has used the washing machine, the washing machine executes control to display a QR code for transmitting a usage coupon to the user terminal. The user terminal acquires information indicated by the QR code displayed on the information station and information indicated by the QR code displayed on the washing machine. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235510 | WASHING MACHINE - A washing machine is configured to perform washing using carbon dioxide and includes a first housing that defines an inner space and an opening, a drum disposed in the inner space of the first housing and configured to accommodate laundry, a barrier that covers the opening of the first housing and is coupled to the first housing, a second housing that covers a surface of the barrier and is coupled to the first housing, and a motor assembly coupled to the barrier. The motor assembly includes a stator, a rotor configured to rotate the drum, a bearing housing, a rotary shaft disposed in the bearing housing, the rotary shaft having a first end coupled to the rotor and a second end coupled to the drum, and a first sealing part and a second sealing part that are disposed in the bearing housing and coupled to the rotary shaft. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235511 | CHEMISTRY DISPENSING ASSEMBLY FOR A LAUNDRY APPLIANCE - A chemistry dispensing assembly for a laundry appliance includes a reservoir that dispenses a laundry chemistry to a treatment chamber. A mixing channel is positioned below the reservoir that receives the laundry chemistry dispensed from the reservoir. A fluid assembly delivers a fluid carrier through a flow path that includes the mixing channel. The mixing channel is defined between an underside of the reservoir and an upper surface of the mixing channel. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235512 | PET HAIR FILTER - A removable fluid pumping and filtration apparatus for a laundry treatment machine is provided. The apparatus includes a plurality of selectively attachable and detachable stackable sections, the sections including a handle section and one or more further sections; wherein, when attached together in stacked arrangement to form an agitator, the plurality of sections collectively define: a cylindrical body, a hollow interior of the body, first and second opening about the exterior circumference of the body to define a water flow path into and out of the hollow interior, and placement within the hollow interior for a removable filter along the water flow path, and wherein the handle section including an area to grip onto and rotate the removable fluid pumping and filtration apparatus to facilitate insertion and removal of the agitator. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235513 | FABRIC TREATING APPLIANCE COMPRISING A SCRUBBING TOOL - A fabric treating appliance includes a cabinet defining an interior and having a top wall defining an access opening. A cover is provided that is movable relative to the cabinet between an open position and a closed position to selectively close the access opening. A tub is located within the interior and includes and open top aligned with the access opening. A rotatable basket is located within the tub and has a loading opening aligned with the open top and the access opening. A top wall extends between the cabinet and the tub. A scrubbing tool seat recessed in the top wall. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235514 | WASHING MACHINE - A washing machine includes: a frame, a drum receiving laundry, a washing chamber including (i) a first housing defining an opening and a space into which the drum is inserted, (ii) a barrier surrounding the opening and coupled to the first housing, and (iii) a second housing surrounding a first surface of the barrier and coupled to the first housing, a storage tank receiving carbon dioxide to be supplied to the drum, a distillation chamber separating contaminants dissolved in liquid carbon dioxide, an electronic circuit, and a configuration unit. The configuration unit includes a pipe moving the carbon dioxide, a first compressor and a second compressor compressing the carbon dioxide discharged after washing is completed in the drum and moving the compressed carbon dioxide into the storage tank, and an oil separator separating oil from the carbon dioxide compressed in the first compressor and the second compressor. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235515 | STACKING DEVICE AND SYSTEM - Disclosed herein are systems and devices which transport and stack flexible textile workpieces (e.g., clothing) in a processing line. A proposed stacking device includes a conveyor belt wound through a series of rollers which permit horizontal extension of the conveyor path toward a downstream workstation. The extendable conveyor path allows for easy transferring and stacking of the workpieces at the downstream workstation. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235516 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ACCELERATING POLYMER FIBER STABILIZATION VIA IRRADIATION TREATMENT - A new technique for treating non-PAN-based pre-cursor polymeric fibers, tows, yarns, and films has been created for use in making stabilized pre-cursor polymers. By applying stepwise or non-stepwise microwave and/or ultraviolet radiation to the pre-cursor polymeric fibers, tows, yarn, or films prior to the stabilization thereof, a reduction in time for the costly stabilization process is achieved. Application of this technique extends to less-costly production of carbon fibers, for uses in industries such as automotive, aviation, trains, medical, military, sporting goods, orthopedics, and other industries. The pre-cursor polymeric fibers, tows, yarns, or films may be a multi-component polymer composite comprised of a non-PAN-based polymeric fiber, tow, yarn, or film and at least one or more constituent materials. Carbonization of such pre-cursor polymeric fibers, tows, yarns, or films results in less-costly carbon fibers that perform equally, if not better, than traditional costly PAN-based carbon fibers. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235517 | WATER-REPELLENT RESIN, WATER-REPELLENT FABRIC, AND FABRICATING METHOD THEREOF - A water-repellent fabric includes a base cloth and a water-repellent resin. The water-repellent resin is disposed on the base cloth, in which a method of fabricating the water-repellent resin includes the following steps. A first thermal process is performed to mix a polyol, a cross-linking agent, and a choline to form a first mixture, in which a reaction temperature of the first thermal process is between 90° C. and 120° C. A second thermal process is performed to mix the first mixture and a water repellent to form the water-repellent resin, in which the water repellent includes a hydroxyl group, an amino group, or combinations thereof, and a reaction temperature of the second thermal process is between 120° C. and 150° C. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235518 | LAUNDERABLE ACTIVATED COTTON - An activated cotton material and a method for processing cotton to form the activated cotton material are provided. The activated cotton material includes a layer of natural wax that is locked to the surface of cotton fibers by a wax lock. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235519 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CELLULOSE PAPER MATERIAL FROM USED TEXTILES - A method for manufacturing a cellulosic paper material ( | 2022-07-28 |
20220235520 | RAIL CLAMP CONNECTOR - According to the disclosure, there is provided a rail clamp connector for connecting a rail clamp to a beam. The rail clamp connector may be for connecting a rail clamp to a beam and the rail clamp connector may comprise a first part connectable to the beam. The rail clamp connector may further comprise a second part, pivotally (pivotably) connected to the first part, connectable to the rail clamp. The rail clamp connector may further comprise a vibration damping device to reduce the transmittal of vibration from the second part to the first part. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235521 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING/REGULATING A ROTATORY DRIVE OF A WORKING UNIT OF A TRACK MAINTENANCE MACHINE - A method for controlling/regulating a rotatory drive of a working unit of a track maintenance machine includes using a sensor to record a measurement parameter with an approximately periodic history function derived from a rotation of the drive. A frequency or period duration of the history function is determined with an evaluation device, and the frequency or period duration is compared with a target parameter for stipulating a control signal. A number of time-discrete measurement values is formed for the measurement parameter and an auto-correlation of these measurement values is carried out by a calculation unit for determining the frequency or the period duration. As compared to a conventional method with zero stage recording, a precise recording of frequency changes is therefore also possible between two zero stages. A device for carrying out the method is also provided. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235522 | GROUND INFORMATION DETECTION METHOD, GROUND INFORMATION DETECTION SYSTEM, GROUND INFORMATION DETECTION PROGRAM, AND PROFILE - The ground information about the uneven state of the ground is easily detected. A ground information detection method according to the present invention includes: a point group data acquisition step for acquiring point group data generated as three-dimensional coordinates for each point on the ground with laser light emitted from a three-dimensional scanning device installed at a known point; and a ground information detection step for detecting ground information about an uneven state of the ground using the point group data acquired at the point group data acquisition step. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235523 | METHOD FOR PIVOTING A TRAVEL UNIT OF A ROAD MILLING MACHINE AND ROAD MILLING MACHINE - A method for pivoting a travel unit on a machine frame of a road milling machine between an outer end position and an inner end position offset toward a center of the machine relative to the outer end position, the road milling machine having a travel mechanism with multiple travel units, of which at least one travel unit is height-adjustable via a lifting column, comprising the steps of positioning a support foot mounted on the machine frame in a ground contact position to support the machine frame, lifting the travel unit, pivoting the travel unit between the outer end position and the inner end position, lowering the travel unit, and positioning the support foot in a stowed position. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235524 | PIER SCOUR PROTECTION METHOD BY COMBINATING A DOWNWARD BIVARIATE NORMAL DISTRIBUTION SURFACE AND GRANULAR MIXTURE - Provided is a pier scour protection method by combinating a downward bivariate normal distribution surface and a granular mixture, wherein the method is used for protecting a pier foundation of a sea-crossing or river-crossing bridge from scouring, and when a depth of a local scour hole around the bottom of a pier or a bridge pile reaches a set depth, a downward bivariate normal distribution surface protection structure is laid, and the granular mixture with a specific thickness is laid in the downward bivariate normal distribution surface protection structure. A downward bivariate normal distribution surface structure for defending and a granular mixture layer for weakening horseshoe-shaped vortexes in a scour hole are organically combined, the bivariate normal distribution surface structure is mainly used for defending the downflow in front of the pier, and the granular mixture layer can weaken the horseshoe-shaped vortexes around the piers. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235525 | VISUAL WARNING DEVICES - Visual warning devices that include illuminated rectilinear arachnid structures that break inattentional blindness of observers. The illuminated rectilinear arachnid structures can be mounted on height-adjustable support posts that extend upright from bases. Alternatively the illuminated rectilinear arachnid structures can be provided with magnets to mount the visual warning devices to metal structures. The illuminated rectilinear arachnid structures include pairs of arms that radiate outward from a central head. The arms and central head can be made from a translucent material through which light can be transmitted to illuminate these structures. Lights for illumination can be provided in the heads. The length of the arms can be adjustable, and the arms can be retracted and/or folded into a storage configuration. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235526 | PORTABLE LIGHTED BARRIER - A lighted temporary barrier having a body of at least one length of hollow translucent tubing, a string of LEDs with a power source, and connectors on each end for coupling to a structure such as a traffic cone or traffic tube so as to provide a solid barrier between the two structures. The body may be made of at least a first length of translucent tubing forming a body and an optional second length of translucent tubing fitting within the first length of translucent tubing to form an extendible body. Alternatively, the body is made from a plurality of telescoping tubes, in one or both ends. The LED strand may be secured within the body or to the outside of the body. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235527 | Collection Device for Debris and Animal Waste - A collection device for debris and animal waste is an apparatus that optimizes airflow to effectively and safely collect debris, preferably pet waste. The apparatus includes a canister, at least one handle assembly, an airflow inlet nozzle, a portable power source, and a fan assembly. The canister houses collected debris and the fan assembly. The at least one handle assembly, the airflow inlet nozzle, and the portable power source are mounted with the canister. The at least one handle assembly allows a user to easily maneuver the canister and the airflow inlet nozzle. The fan assembly suctions debris into a debris chamber of the canister through the airflow inlet nozzle. The portable power source provides the necessary power for the fan assembly to operate. The apparatus further includes an air-permeable collection bag that is housed within the debris chamber to facilitate the removal of collected pet waste within the canister. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235528 | Snowplow with Side Shield - This present invention relates to an improved snowplow system for commercial snowplow trucks. The snowplow system includes a snowplow blade, a mechanical side shield that raises or lowers into a position generally perpendicular or orthogonal to the snowplow blade. The side shield prevents selective and intermittent snow displacement from one side of the plow blade for an effective snowplowing process that avoids snow discharge in undesirable areas. The side shield features a retraction and activation control inside the snowplow truck cab, along with three adjustable speed settings to accommodate snow conditions and vehicle speed. A hydraulic mechanism and a rotating actuator are present for rotation of the snowplow blade and the side shield. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235529 | SNOW-CLEARING TRAILER WITH MEANS FOR DETECTING A THIRD-PARTY VEHICLE - Pivoting snow-clearing trailer ( | 2022-07-28 |
20220235530 | SNOW-CLEARING TRAILER WITH SECURE DRAWBAR LOCKING - Snow-clearing trailer ( | 2022-07-28 |
20220235531 | RAPID CONSOLIDATION AND COMPACTION METHOD FOR SOIL IMPROVEMENT OF VARIOUS LAYERS OF SOILS AND INTERMEDIATE GEOMATERIALS IN A SOIL DEPOSIT - The rapid consolidation and compaction method comprises (i) first driving a hollow pipe, (ii) driving a pipe with a removable end plate after filling and compacting the sandy material in it, through the hollow pipe, to required depth, creating high excess pore-water pressures in the range of 50 to 300 KPa in clayey soils, (iv) pulling out the pipe section leaving behind the removable end plate and thereby installing porous displacement piles which allows dissipation of the excess pore-water pressures horizontally to the porous displacement pile, in which the excess water flows out vertically to the ground surface, and (v) the length of the drainage path is reduced to half the spacing between adjoining porous displacement piles, allowing rapid consolidation resulting in increase in density. Installing the porous displacement piles in the layer of loose to medium dense sand layer results in the instantaneous increase in its density. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235532 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR FOUNDATION MONITORING - A system for monitoring a foundation includes a sensor cartridge assembly. The sensor cartridge assembly includes a sensor disposed in a sensor tube and a sensor head attached to an end of the sensor tube. Wiring coupled to the sensor and routed in the sensor tube to the sensor head conveys power and/or telemetry between the sensor and a controller. The sensor tube is configured to be inserted into a raceway attached to a foundation. The raceway may be within the foundation and/or located at a perimeter of the foundation. A method for monitoring a foundation includes deriving an elevation of the foundation at the location of the sensor based on pressure measurements made by the sensor within the sensor tube. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235533 | WORK VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR WORK VEHICLE - A control method for a work vehicle, includes: acquiring a signal for changing a state of a traveling device, to which power is transmitted via a transmission and a clutch, between forward, neutral, and reverse states; outputting a command for reducing a torque of an output shaft connected to the traveling device in a state where a first clutch is engaged, before a specified time elapses from a time point at which the signal for changing to the neutral state is acquired in a state where the first clutch is engaged; outputting a command for releasing the first clutch after the specified time elapses; and outputting a command for controlling the transmission so that a rotation speed of an input-side element of a second clutch to be engaged next coincides with that of an output-side element of the second clutch in a state where the first clutch is released. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235534 | SWIVEL WORKING MACHINE - A swivel working machine includes a machine body swivelable around a swivel axis, a working device attached to the machine body swingably around a swing axis, an operation member to be handled and operated by an operator, and a controller to control swivel movement, which is a swiveling movement of the machine body, and swing movement, which is a swinging movement of the working device. The controller includes an operation pattern shifting unit configured or programmed to perform shifting between a swivel operation state where operation of the operation member in a specific direction causes the swivel movement and a swing operation state where the operation of the operation member in the specific direction causes the swing movement. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235535 | Working Machine - An electric or hybrid working machine includes a ground engaging structure, an electrical source of power, an electric motor arrangement, one or more hydraulically actuated devices, and a hydraulic pump configured to supply hydraulic fluid to the one or more hydraulically actuated devices. The working machine also includes a transmission operable to transmit drive from the electric motor arrangement to the ground engaging structure and the hydraulic pump. The transmission has a first input member connected to a first electric motor, a drive train comprising a first input gear connected to the first input member, and a coupling device connected between the first input member and the first input gear to selectively adjust transmission of drive to the hydraulic pump and the ground engaging structure. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235536 | WORK VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR WORK VEHICLE - A control method for a work vehicle, includes: calculating a speed ratio indicating a ratio between a rotation speed of an input shaft connected to an engine and a rotation speed of an output shaft connected to a traveling device; and outputting a capacity command for changing at least one of a capacity of a first hydraulic pump motor and a capacity of a second hydraulic pump motor based on correlation data indicating a relationship between the speed ratio and the capacities of the first and second hydraulic pump motors, wherein the correlation data is set so that both the capacity of the first hydraulic pump motor and the capacity of the second hydraulic pump motor are changed with a change in the speed ratio in a predetermined speed ratio range between a first speed ratio and a second speed ratio higher than the first speed ratio. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235537 | PULL-OUT FAUCET AND HOSE GUIDE - A hose guide for a pull-down faucet, the faucet comprising a spout having a hose disposed therein and a pull-out spray head coupled to and in flow communication with the hose and configured to dock to an end of the spout; wherein the hose guide is generally U-shaped and is configured to guide the hose against an interior surface thereof during extension and retraction of the spray head; and wherein the hose guide comprises two or more tabs extending from a lower end of the U-shaped hose guide; and/or an attachment element configured to affix the hose guide to an interior wall of the spout or to an interior wall of an assembly disposed in the spout; and/or a convex parabolic-shaped portion at the interior surface of the lower end of the U-shape. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235538 | Self-Cleaning Sink - Systems, methods, and techniques for cleaning sinks and dishes are provided. In some embodiments, a cleaning system comprises at least one fluid supply, at least one opening in a side wall of a sink basin, and at least one nozzle positioned along an exterior of the sink basin. The nozzle is configured to receive fluid from the fluid supply, and dispense fluid through an opening in a side wall of the sink basin to an interior surface of the sink basin. In some embodiments, the nozzle is configured to dispense fluid to the interior of a sink basin, such that substantially all surfaces of the interior of the sink basin are covered with a thin layer of fluid. In some embodiments, nozzle dispensing angle, duration of a cleaning cycle, flow rate or amount of dispensing fluid, or activation of a cleaning cycle may be manually or automatically controlled. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235539 | SUBSTANCE DISPENSER, USE THEREOF, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING - Substance dispenser ( | 2022-07-28 |
20220235540 | Inlet Filter and Method of Use - An inlet filter and method of use are disclosed. In one aspect, the inlet filter comprises a frame, filter material, a feed stream inlet, and a filtrate outlet. The frame is configured so an exterior of the frame is shaped like a wedge. In another aspect, the method comprises inserting an inlet filter into a storm sewer inlet. The inlet filter can be one of a plurality of inlet filters inserted into the storm sewer inlet, the filters cooperating to filter a feed stream entering the storm sewer inlet. In a third aspect, a system comprises a plurality of inlet filters configured to be coupled together to filter a feed stream to a storm sewer inlet. The system can be configured so that the width of the plurality of filters is adjustable. For example, a first inlet filter and second inlet filter can be slidably engaged with a connecting filter. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235541 | A WALL TYPE WATER DRAIN WITH ADJUSTER - A water drain for use in wet areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, toilets, terraces, balconies, gardens is provided. The drain allows the water to be evacuated to be conveyed to the sewer. The drain comprises an adjuster, positioned between the reservoir and the flange, which has the ability and room to move to the right, left and diagonally within the reservoir thanks to the travel clearance. The drain comprises a set positioned between the reservoir blank and the flange blank, which determines the travel limits of the adjuster by entering through such reservoir blank and the flange blank and surrounds the adjuster blank at at least one surface of such adjuster. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235542 | Extendable Flooring Module - An extendable flooring module is disclosed. The extendable flooring module comprising at least two sleeper components, wherein a first sleeper component is positioned parallel to a second sleeper component, at least one cross-arm member having a first end and a second end, and a pivot system comprising fasteners that couple the first end of the cross-arm member to a portion of the first sleeper component and couple the second end of the cross-arm member to a portion of the second sleeper component. The fasteners allow the cross-arm member to pivot relative to the first and second sleeper components and the cross-arm member to span a distance between the first and second sleeper components when the extendable flooring module is placed in an extended position. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235543 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STRUCTURES UTILIZING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES - Embodiments of a constructions system for constructing a structure atop a foundation are disclosed. In an embodiment, the construction system includes a rail assembly. The rail assembly is configured to be mounted to the foundation. In addition, the construction system includes a gantry movably disposed on the rail assembly. The gantry is configured to translate along a first axis relative to the rail assembly. Further, the construction system includes a printing assembly movably disposed on the gantry. The printing assembly is configured to translate along a second axis relative to the gantry. The second axis is orthogonal to the first axis. The printing assembly is configured to deposit vertically stacked layers of an extrudable building material onto a top surface of the foundation to construct a structure. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235544 | System and Method for Attaching Panels - Apparatuses for locking PV panels to support structures, e.g., support beams. The support beams may be designed and built with corresponding connection elements, e.g., slots and tabs, which may be used to enable locking and unlocking of the PV panels on the support beams. Once in place, a ferromagnetic flap may be put into an engaged position, thereby closing and engaging a panel locking mechanism. The ferromagnetic flap may be lifted by using a magnet. The magnet may be may be embedded in a suction cup device which is designed to lift and maneuver an object with a relatively flat surface, e.g. a glass pane. The suction cup device may, when suction is applied, be attached to glass covering the PV panels, and thus the suction cup device may be used to move the PV panels. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235545 | MODULAR STRUCTURAL LOUVER AND METHODS OF USE - Disclosed are methods and apparatus for providing pre-assembled modular structural louvered systems that include structural supports and louvers, and may also include dampers, actuators and wiring in pre-assembled modules that may be transported to a building site, tilted up into place, and installed. Embodiments of the present invention also provide methods and apparatus for providing pre-assembled modular structural louvered systems which include integrated vertical and horizontal structural supports, allowing for the elimination of some vertical and horizontal wall structures in a building by relying on the structural support provided in the modular louvered systems, thereby making more space available in the building for louvers and airflow. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235546 | Square Leg Utility - A portable room divider for partitioning an enclosed space is disclosed. The portable room divider includes base legs placed apart from one another. Each of the base legs includes a vertical pole receiving opening. The portable room divider includes vertical poles, each of the vertical poles connects a base leg of the base legs. The portable room divider includes horizontal poles connecting the vertical poles at the top and bottom. The horizontal poles hold a piece of fabric. The base legs, the vertical poles, the horizontal poles, and the fabric provide a freestanding structure to partition an enclosed space. The portable room divider including an H-shaped frame and an elongated frame connecting the vertical poles is also disclosed. The portable room divider allows the user to carve out separate spaces of varied length in the enclosed space. The portable room divider provides easy installation and removal and allows for easy storage and transport. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235547 | STEEL AND CONCRETE BUILDING MODULE AND CONNECTIONS - The construction of buildings can be time consuming and error prone. Building modules constructed off-site and pre-furnished can be made more efficiently than building everything on-site. Building modules are disclosed with a reinforced, precast concrete floor with thickened edges, and a structural frame that defines the shape of the module. The frame is made from hollow structural section bars that are attached to the thickened edges of the floor. The module is made with a roof to protect the furnishings and fittings inside the module during storage, transportation and installation. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235548 | Mineral Wool Insulation Product For Facade Renovations - The invention is directed to a mineral wool insulation slab for facade renovations, comprising a rigid insulation slab or lamella having and outer and an inner side, wherein the outer side of the slab comprises an outer layered surface and the innerside of the slab is a mechanically and/or chemically softened layer of the one and same insulation slab. The invention is further directed to a method for manufacturing of such an insulation slab. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235549 | WALL ROOF TRUSS BUILDING SYSTEM - A frame truss made of two walls and a roof structure. Each of the two walls have an outer and inner chord. The outer and inner chords of each respective wall are not parallel, but the inner chords of the two walls are parallel to each other. The arrangement of the inner and outer chords of each wall creates an exterior overhang with respect to the ground. Each of the walls converge at their bases and are attached at their bases to a plate. The roof structure attaches to the top of each of the walls and spans between them creating a frame that can be assembled in conjunction with similar frames to construct a building system. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235550 | REBAR MOVEMENT-PREVENTION-TYPE ONE-TOUCH COUPLER - A rebar movement-prevention-type one-touch coupler is configured to allow rebars to be fixed without a movement of the rebars after performing a one-touch insertion. A fixation of the rebars is completed by performing an additional tightening operation to housing units into which the rebars are inserted. The coupler increases both the fixation stability of the rebar and the safety of a structure employing the rebar. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235551 | Method of Recycling Used Printing Plates - A method of producing a granulated product from photopolymer printing plate materials. The method includes the steps of (a) sorting the photopolymer printing plate materials based on an identifiable property, wherein the photopolymer printing plate materials comprise one or more photopolymer layers; (b) grinding the photopolymer printing plate materials to particles; and (c) screening the particles to remove particles above a certain size and create the granulated product. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235552 | Roofing Systems With Improved Wind Performance of Roofing Tiles and Methods of Installing Thereof - This invention, in embodiments, relates to a roofing system comprising (a) a roofing substrate having a roofing surface, (b) a first roofing tile overlying the roofing surface, the first roofing tile having a front surface, a back surface, a top edge, and a bottom edge, and (c) a second roofing tile overlying the first roofing tile, the second roofing tile having a front surface, a back surface, a top edge, and a bottom edge. At least one sealant line is applied to (i) the back surface of the second roofing tile in an area that overlays the first roofing tile, (ii) the front surface of the first roofing tile in an area in which the second roofing tile overlays the first roofing tile, or (iii) both (i) and (ii). The at least one sealant line is configured to adhere the second roofing tile to the first roofing tile. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235553 | LOUVERED PATIO COVER - This disclosure relates to a louvered patio cover. The louvered patio cover may comprise a frame with support beams, louvered panels, support beam couplers, an actuator, a gutter, and/or other components. The support beams may have angled ends. The louvered panels may be rotatably coupled to the support beams. A support beam coupler may comprise first and second receivers. The first receiver may be configured to receive an angled end of a first support beam, and the second receiver may be configured to receive an angled end of a second support beam. The angled ends of the first and second support beams may face, meet, and/or abut each other when received by the first and second receivers. The actuator may be configured to rotate the louvered panels. A gutter may comprise a lighting channel configured to hold a light source for lighting an area under the louvered patio cover. | 2022-07-28 |
20220235554 | COUPLINGS FOR TUBING - A coupling for a tube includes an attachment and a housing. The attachment is attached to the tube and has a barrel-shaped exterior surface. The housing contains the barrel-shaped exterior surface such that the attachment is rotatable in the housing while not being removable from the housing. The coupling thereby allows easy rotation of the tube within the coupling. The coupling may be utilized to attach the tube to another tube or to another structure. | 2022-07-28 |