33rd week of 2021 patent applcation highlights part 32 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20210254235 | STEEL SHEET FOR CONTAINERS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING STEEL SHEET FOR CONTAINERS - A steel sheet for a container according to the present invention includes: a base steel sheet; a metal chromium layer; and a chromium-containing layer, in which the metal chromium layer is located on at least one surface of the base steel sheet, the chromium-containing layer is located on the metal chromium layer and contains a granular trivalent chromium compound, or contains a granular trivalent chromium compound and granular metal chromium, the metal chromium layer and the chromium-containing layer are separately disposed in two layers on the base steel sheet, in the chromium-containing layer, an average particle size of the trivalent chromium compound and the metal chromium is 10 nm or more and 100 nm or less, and an adhesion amount of the chromium-containing layer is 1.0 mg/m | 2021-08-19 |
20210254236 | PLATING APPARATUS AND PLATING SYSTEM - There is provided a plating apparatus capable of suitably measuring a micro-throwing power. A first plating apparatus ( | 2021-08-19 |
20210254237 | SYNTHESIS OF SINGLE CRYSTAL FILMS ON AMORPHOUS SUBSTRATES - Forming a single crystal film includes contacting a seed crystal with one or more amorphous metallic alloy layers to form an amorphous precursor film, and annealing the amorphous precursor film to yield the single crystal film. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254238 | METHOD FOR DEPOSITING LOW TEMPERATURE PHOSPHOROUS-DOPED SILICON - Methods and devices for low-temperature deposition of phosphorous-doped silicon layers. Disilane is used as a silicon precursor, and nitrogen or a noble gas is used as a carrier gas. Phosphine is a suitable phosphorous precursor. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254239 | METHOD OF MAKING THIN FILMS - Embodiments disclosed herein include potassium sodium niobate (KNN) films and methods of making such films. In an embodiment, a method of forming a potassium sodium niobate (KNN) film comprises preparing a solution comprising water, potassium hexaniobate salts, and sodium hexaniobate salts. In an embodiment, the solution is spin coated onto a substrate to form a film on at least a portion of a surface of the substrate. In an embodiment, the method may further comprise heat treating the film. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254240 | LARGE, UV-TRANSPARENT ALUMINUM NITRIDE SINGLE CRYSTALS - In various embodiments, single-crystal aluminum nitride boules and substrates having high transparency to ultraviolet light and low defect density are formed. The single-crystal aluminum nitride may function as a platform for the fabrication of light-emitting devices such as light-emitting diodes and lasers. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254241 | METHOD FOR RECYCLING SUBSTRATE, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE, AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A substrate recycling method according to the present disclosure is intended for allowing reuse of a first processed substrate obtained by detaching a semiconductor device layer formed on a growth substrate. The substrate recycling method includes a first recycling process of, when the first processed substrate has a thickness greater than a predetermined thickness, polishing a surface of the first processed substrate and obtaining the growth substrate, and a second recycling process of, when the first processed substrate has a thickness less than the predetermined thickness, forming a substrate reclamation layer on the first processed substrate, and polishing a surface of the substrate reclamation layer and obtaining the growth substrate. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254242 | PARTIALLY ORIENTED YARN (POY) GENERATION USING POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE (PET) BOTTLE FLAKES - A method includes charging PET bottle flakes having particular characteristics as a raw material into a crystallizer to generate a crystalline version thereof, drying the crystalline version with dehumidified air at a temperature of 160-180° C. and with a dew point of −40° C. to bring down a moisture level thereof below 100 ppm, melting the dried crystalline version through an extruder configured to have a temperature therein maintained at 285-295° C., and feeding the melted raw material into a spin beam. The method also includes generating, through a spinneret, a number of filaments based on extruding, through the spinneret, the melted raw material fed into the spin beam, forming a yarn based on combining the number of filaments, and winding the formed yarn to generate a spool of Partially Oriented Yarn (POY) configured to be utilized as another raw material to generate a Draw Texturized Yarn (DTY). | 2021-08-19 |
20210254243 | METAL NANOPARTICLES IMPREGNATED ACTIVATED CARBON FIBER FOR REMOVING HARMFUL SUBSTANCES, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - The present disclosure relates to a metal nanoparticles impregnated activated carbon fiber for removing harmful substances, and a method of manufacturing the same. A method of manufacturing a metal nanoparticles impregnated activated carbon fiber for removing harmful substances according to the present disclosure includes an activation step of manufacturing an activated carbon fiber by heat-treating a precursor including a waste carbon fiber under a mixed atmosphere of activation gases including water vapor, carbon monoxide, nitrogen, argon, helium, or combinations thereof, and a metal containing step of containing metal in the activated carbon fiber. According to the present disclosure, a carbonization process is unnecessary since a precursor including the waste carbon fiber is used, and the metal nanoparticles impregnated activated carbon fiber may have remarkably improved adsorptive power compared to an activated carbon fiber with the same specific surface area by controlling the micropore distribution. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254244 | LIGHTWEIGHT RECYCLABLE APPAREL WITH STRETCH PROPERTIES - Aspects herein are directed to a lightweight, recyclable, double-knit textile used to form a recyclable, apparel item having stretch properties. The double-knit textile utilizes a combination of yarns, including a recyclable, elastic thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) polymer yarn, in a knit construction where the technical face of the textile is formed form a non-elastic yarn such as a polyamide yarn, the technical back of the textile is formed the non-elastic yarn and the TPU polymer yarn in a plated relationship, and linking yarns that extend between the technical face and the technical back include the non-elastic yarn. The knit construction as described balances the need for opacity, optimal stretch features, support, and durability to an apparel item formed from the textile while still being lightweight. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254245 | INDUSTRIAL TWO-LAYERED FABRIC - [Task] To provide an industrial two-layered fabric with a long durability which exhibits an excellent surface smoothness and excellent marking characteristics, while at the same time improving wear resistance characteristics to balance warps and wefts. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254246 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A SPORTING GOODS COMPONENT - A method for the manufacture of a sporting goods component including the steps of: selecting a first textile, wherein the first textile has a first shrinkage ratio under a predetermined shrinking condition; forming a first portion of the component using the first textile; selecting a second textile, wherein the second textile has a second shrinkage ratio under the predetermined shrinking condition, wherein the second shrinkage ratio is higher than the first shrinkage ratio; forming a second portion of the component using the second textile; and attaching the first textile and the second textile together. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254247 | METHOD FOR FORMING A BASE KNIT SUITABLE FOR MANUFACTURING HERNIA PROSTHESES AND HERNIA PROSTHESES OBTAINED THEREFROM - The invention relates to a method for forming a prosthetic base knit ( | 2021-08-19 |
20210254248 | STERILIZABLE POROUS FILTRATION MEDIA CONTAINING NANOFIBER - Provided herein are sterilizable porous filtration media and methods of making and using the same. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254249 | METHOD FOR TREATING A TEXTILE MATERIAL WEB AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING A TEXTILE MATERIAL WEB - A method for treating a textile material web for reducing a gas-permeability of the textile material web. The method includes providing the textile material web with a first side having a planar configuration and a second side having a planar configuration, the first side being opposite to the second side, transporting the textile material web in an advancing direction, and reducing the gas permeability of the textile material web. The gas permeability of the textile material web is reduced by applying water to the first side and/or the second side of the textile material web, guiding the textile web material through a first treatment gap which is formed by a first treatment roller and a first counter tool, and in the first treatment gap, pressure treating the textile material web and thermally treating the first side and/or the second side of the textile material web. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254250 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE HAVING AN AIR FLOW ASSEMBLY - A method of circulating air in a combination washing and drying laundry treating appliance comprising a tub, a rotatable drum defining a treating chamber and having at least one baffle with a plurality of air outlets and a drying air circuit. The drying circuit comprising a manifold assembly provided on a rear of the drum, a lifter assembly provided on the drum and fluidly coupling the manifold assembly to the plurality of air outlets on the baffle, an air flow assembly having an inlet located at a front of the treating chamber and an outlet fluidly coupled to the manifold assembly, and a blower fluidly coupled to the air flow assembly. The method comprising actuating the blower to provide flowing air from a front of the treating chamber through the inlet and back to the manifold assembly, where the air is returned to the treating chamber at least through the air outlets in the baffle to establish a front-to-back recirculation of air within the treating chamber. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254251 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS - A laundry treating apparatus is disclosed. The laundry treating apparatus includes a first treating apparatus having a first front panel disposed on a front face thereof, a second treating apparatus disposed beneath the first treating apparatus to support the first treating apparatus, wherein the second treating apparatus has a second front panel disposed on a front face thereof, and a control panel disposed between the first front panel and the second front panel, wherein the control panel is signally connected to the first treating apparatus and the second treating apparatus, wherein the control panel has a top face facing toward the first front panel. A drain passage extending along a lateral direction is defined in the top face, so that water delivered to the top face flows in the lateral direction along the drain passage and is drained. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254252 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS - A laundry treating apparatus is disclosed. The laundry treating apparatus includes a first treating apparatus, a second treating apparatus, and a control panel disposed signally connected to the first treating apparatus and the second treating apparatus, and the first treating apparatus includes a lower frame disposed rearward of the control panel and coupled to the control panel to fix the control panel. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254253 | ADDITIVE DISPENSER FOR VARYING THE TYPES OF ADDITIVES WITHIN A WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCE - A washing machine appliance as provided herein, may include a cabinet, a tub, a fluid additive dispenser, and a controller. The tub may be disposed within the cabinet. The fluid additive dispenser may include a housing, a dispenser drawer, a water supply conduit, a conduit water valve, and an optical sensor. The optical sensor may be mounted to a housing and directed at a pod compartment. The controller may be operably coupled to the fluid additive dispenser and may be configured to initiate a washing operation. The washing operation may include receiving an image signal from the optical sensor, determining a pod characteristic within the pod compartment based on the received image signal, and directing water to the pod compartment based on the determined pod characteristic. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254254 | LAUNDRY TREATMENT APPLIANCE WITH COORDINATED DRAWING UP OF TREATMENT AGENT - A laundry treatment appliance having: a drawer comprising first and second compartments each being adapted to contain multiple doses of a treatment agent for laundry treatment, first and second pumps adapted to draw up treatment agent doses from the first and second compartments, respectively, and a control unit for controlling the first and second pumps, wherein the control unit is configured to cause the first and second pumps to coordinately draw up the treatment agent doses over at least one washing cycle by determining a gradual concurrent emptying of the first and second compartments over said at least one washing cycle. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254255 | LAUNDRY APPLIANCE WITH IMPROVED INTENSIVE TREATMENT MODE - A laundry appliance having a treatment chamber and a control unit configured to perform a first set of phases of a selected treatment cycle using a dose of a treatment agent, and a treatment agent delivering device. The control unit is further configured to: receive a first command that enables the delivering device and thereupon: calculate a first amount of treatment agent, and cause the delivering device to deliver the dose to the laundry treatment chamber; and, upon receiving a second command for an intensive treatment mode: cause the laundry appliance to perform a second set of phases in addition to said first set of phases, and calculate a second amount of treatment agent when both the first and second commands are received, so that said dose comprises said first amount of treatment agent plus said second amount of treatment agent. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254256 | BUBBLE GENERATOR AND WASHING MACHINE HAVING THE SAME - A washing machine having a bubble generator includes a bubble spray part provided at an upper side of a tub and configured to discharge bubbles from a top to a bottom inside the tub; a wash liquid jet nozzle provided inside the bubble spray part and configured to jet wash liquid; a blowing fan provided in the bubble spray part and configured to blow air in a direction in which the wash liquid jet nozzle jets the wash liquid; and a porous plate member provided at a front end of the bubble spray part and including a plurality of holes, wherein when the wash liquid jetted from the wash liquid jet nozzle collides with the porous plate member, bubbles are generated. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254257 | Device For Activating A Mediator Species - The invention relates to a device for activating a mediator species by way of electrolysis, including a voltage source and an anode connected to the voltage source and a cathode connected to the voltage source, the anode being enclosed in a liquid-permeable, electrically non-conductive sheath. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254258 | ADDITIVE DISPENSER FOR VARYING THE TYPES OF ADDITIVES WITHIN A WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCE - A washing machine appliance, as provided herein, may include a cabinet, a tub, a basket, and a fluid additive dispenser. The fluid additive dispenser may include a housing and a dispenser drawer. The housing may extend between an open front end and a closed rear end. The housing may be disposed within the cabinet. The dispenser drawer may be selectively received in the housing above the basket. The dispenser drawer may extend from a forward end proximate to the rotation axis to a rearward end distal to the rotation axis. The dispenser drawer may define a primary compartment and a pod compartment adjacent to the primary compartment between the forward end and the rearward end. The dispenser drawer may further define a pod outlet extending through a wall of the pod compartment to direct a wash fluid therefrom. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254259 | AUTOMATIC ADDITIVE DISPENSING DEVICE - An automatic additive dispensing device includes: a liquid additive storage box, a measuring chamber communicating with the storage box, a pumping unit for pumping the additive into the measuring chamber, and a flushing water passage communicating with the measuring chamber. The measuring chamber measures the amount of an additive entering the measuring chamber; the flushing water passage introduces water into the measuring chamber, and then the additive pumped into the measuring chamber is discharged. The measuring chamber is flushed; and may directly or indirectly communicate with the liquid storage box. A one-way passage is arranged for flowing in a direction from the liquid storage box to the measuring chamber. By providing the simple one-way passage between the liquid storage box and the measuring chamber, flushing water can be prevented from being guided into the liquid storage box in the process of flushing the measuring chamber. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254260 | ADDITIVE DISPENSER FOR VARYING THE TYPES OF ADDITIVES WITHIN A WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCE - A washing machine appliance, as provided herein, may include a cabinet, a tub, a basket, and a fluid additive dispenser. The fluid additive dispenser may include a housing and a dispenser drawer. The housing may extend between an open front end and a closed rear end. The housing may be disposed within the cabinet. The dispenser drawer may be selectively received in the housing above the basket. The dispenser drawer may extend from a forward end proximate to the rotation axis to a rearward end distal to the rotation axis. The dispenser drawer may define a primary compartment and a pod compartment adjacent to the primary compartment between the forward end and the rearward end. The dispenser drawer may further define a pod outlet extending through a wall of the pod compartment to direct a wash fluid therefrom. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254261 | ADDITIVE DISPENSER FOR VARYING THE TYPES OF ADDITIVES WITHIN A WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCE - A washing machine appliance, as provided herein, may include a cabinet, a tub disposed within the cabinet, a basket, and a fluid additive dispenser. The fluid additive dispenser may include a housing, a dispenser drawer, and a pod cup. The housing may extend between an open front end and a closed rear end. The housing may be disposed within the cabinet. The dispenser drawer may be slidably received in the housing above the basket. The dispenser drawer may extend from a forward end to a rearward end. The dispenser drawer may define a primary compartment and a pod compartment adjacent to the primary compartment between the forward end and the rearward end. The pod cup may be selectively received on the dispenser drawer within the pod compartment to hold an additive pod. The pod cup may define an opening therein to permit a wash fluid therethrough. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254262 | ADDITIVE DISPENSER FOR VARYING THE TYPES OF ADDITIVES WITHIN A WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCE - A washing machine appliance, as provided herein, may include a fluid additive dispenser and a controller. The fluid additive dispenser may include a housing, a dispenser drawer, a water supply conduit, a first water valve, a shower plate, and a second water valve. The water supply conduit may be directed to the pod compartment defined by the dispenser drawer and define a water inlet. The shower plate may be disposed upstream from a primary compartment and the pod compartment. The controller may be configured to initiate a washing operation that includes initiating a wetting water flow at the second water valve to the pod compartment through the shower plate, initiating a break water flow to the pod compartment through the water supply conduit following the wetting water flow, and initiating a fill water flow through the shower plate following the break water flow. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254263 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS - A laundry treating apparatus a first treating apparatus and a second treating apparatus that is disposed vertically below the first treating apparatus and supports the first treating apparatus. The first treating apparatus includes a first front panel disposed at a front side of the first treating apparatus, and a first drum configured to accommodate laundry therein, and the second treating apparatus includes a second front panel disposed at a front side of the second treating apparatus, and a second drum configured to accommodate laundry therein. The laundry treating apparatus includes a control panel that is disposed between the first front panel and the second front panel and operationally connected to the first treating apparatus and the second treating apparatus. The control panel includes an upper portion coupled to a lower portion of the first front panel, and a lower portion coupled to an upper portion of the second front panel. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254264 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS - A laundry treating apparatus incudes a first treating apparatus, a second treating apparatus that is disposed vertically below the first treating apparatus and supports the first treating apparatus, and an insulating portion that connects the first treating apparatus and the second treating apparatus to each other. The first treating apparatus includes a first cabinet that defines an external appearance of the first treating apparatus, and a first drum disposed inside the first cabinet and configured to accommodate laundry therein. The second treating apparatus includes a second cabinet that defines an external appearance of the second treating apparatus, and a second drum disposed inside the second cabinet and configured to accommodate laundry therein. The insulating portion includes an insulating material and electrically insulates the first treating apparatus and the second treating apparatus from each other. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254265 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS - A laundry treating apparatus includes: a first treating apparatus including a first front panel disposed at a front side of the first treating apparatus, a plurality of first side panels disposed at both lateral sides of the first treating apparatus, and a first drum configured to receive laundry, and a second treating apparatus that is disposed below the first treating apparatus to support the first treating apparatus and that includes a second front panel disposed at a front side of the second treating apparatus, a plurality of second side panels disposed at both lateral sides of the second treating apparatus, and a second drum configured to receive the laundry. The second treating apparatus includes an upper frame that is disposed at a rear side of the second front panel and that is coupled to the first treating apparatus through an insulating connection member made of an electrically insulating material. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254266 | CLOTHING TREATMENT APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR - A clothing treatment apparatus includes a plurality of inverters for controlling the motors of a drum, a compressor, and a blowing fan, a converter for converting input power input from an external source and outputting the converted power to the inverters, and a control unit for controlling the plurality of inverters and the converter. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254267 | LAUNDRY TREATMENT APPARATUS - A laundry treatment apparatus includes a cabinet defining an external appearance of the apparatus and a base, a drum rotatably provided in the cabinet, a driver provided in the base to rotate the drum, a duct fastened to the base to form a circulation passage communicating with the drum, a heat pump having a heat exchanger provided in the circulation passage to heat air, and a discharge unit to discharge water generated by the heat exchanger. The base includes a water collection chamber that is configured to collect the water generated by the heat exchanger and has discharge surfaces having different inclined angles, thereby guiding flow of condensate water, and a discharge hole that is located adjacent to the water collection chamber and configured to communicate with the water collection chamber such that water guided by the at least one discharge surface is discharged through the discharge unit. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254268 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE HAVING SENSORS, AND METHODS OF OPERATION - A laundry treating appliance for treating laundry according to an automatic cycle of operation includes a cabinet defining a cabinet interior. A drum is rotatable within the cabinet interior, and at least partially defines a treating chamber. The treating chamber has a treating chamber air inlet and a treating chamber air outlet. A drying air circuit is fluidly coupled to the treating chamber air inlet and to the treating chamber air outlet. The laundry treating appliance can include first and second air temperature sensors, at least a first humidity sensor, and a controller operably coupled with the sensors. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254269 | CONTROL APPARATUS, VEHICLE, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM, AND CONTROL METHOD - A control apparatus includes a controller, and controls a vehicle that is communicatively connected to a user terminal. The controller is configured to perform: control to collect a laundry item at a position designated by a user according to a collection request from the user terminal; control to transport the collected laundry item to a washing place, or to wash the collected laundry item in the vehicle: and, control to deliver the washed laundry item to a delivery destination designated by the user. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254270 | CLEANING HEAD WITH DIRECTIONAL NOZZLE ASSEMBLY AND SHAPED EXTERNAL AIR KNIFE FOR TRAVERSING SHOWER SYSTEMS - A cleaning head is disclosed for use in a traversing shower system. The cleaning head includes a plurality of directional fluid nozzles for discharging a fluid, each of which is provided along a different direction toward a work surface such that no two directions cross one another between the cleaning head and a working surface. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254271 | GENERATION OF METALS IN TEXTILES - In example implementations, a method to convert metal precursors in textiles is provided. The method includes applying a liquid metal precursor to a textile. Then, energy (e.g., heat and/or pressure) is applied to the textile. The metal precursor is converted into metal nanoparticles in the textile by sustaining application of the energy. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254272 | TEXTILES HAVING ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES - A process of making a textile material antimicrobial includes treating the textile material using a liquor application process, where two or more antimicrobial agents selected from a quaternary ammonium organosilane compound, propiconazole, and polyhexamethylene biguanide, or two or more antimicrobial agents selected from polyglucosamine, propiconazole, and polyhexamethylene biguanide, or three or more antimicrobial agents selected from a quaternary ammonium organosilane compound, polyglucosamine, propiconazole, and polyhexamethylene biguanide are applied to the textile material. The textile material is dried and cured, where curing is conducted at a curing temperature of at least 150° C. and of at most 205° C. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254273 | TREATMENT METHOD FOR COTTON TEXTILE - A method of making an antimicrobial textile comprising TiO | 2021-08-19 |
20210254274 | METHODS OF TREATING FABRICS WITH ORGANIC ACIDS AND RELATED TREATMENT COMPOSITIONS - Processes and uses related to treating fabrics with an organic acid, such as citric acid with certain treatment liquors or consumer product treatment compositions. A process to determine the presence of a metal-based residue on a fabric. Uses of a treatment composition or a treatment liquor to rejuvenate a non-white color of a fabric. Processes to demonstrate and/or display the color-rejuvenation benefits of a treatment composition. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254275 | PROCESS FOR COATING FIBERS CONTAINING POLAR MOIETIES - The present invention relates to a process for coating fibers containing polar moieties with an adduct between a sp | 2021-08-19 |
20210254276 | METHOD FOR PREPARING WATER REPELLENT TEXTILE SUBSTRATES AND PRODUCTS THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to methods for producing water repellent textile substrates and products thereof. The methods can be conducted without the use of perfluorocarbons. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254277 | SYNTHETIC LEATHER - Provided is a synthetic leather in which the occurrence of ease wrinkles can be inhibited or reduced. This synthetic leather comprises a cloth ( | 2021-08-19 |
20210254278 | Flame Retardant Fabric and Method - The invention is a flame-retardant fabric which includes a network of interconnected yarns. At least some of the yarns comprise fiberglass fibers. At least 30 weight percent, and preferably substantially all of the fiberglass fibers in the fabric are coated with a polymer composition comprising a fiberglass binding agent. The fabric of the present invention is used as a covering in furniture, such as a flame-retardant sock to surround the core of a mattress. The invention is also a method of producing a flame-retardant fabric. A fabric of interconnected yarns is provided. At least some of the yarns comprise fiberglass fiber. Those fiberglass fibers are coated with a coating composition comprising a polymer and a fiberglass bonding agent. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254279 | METAL CORD, METAL CORD/RUBBER COMPOSITE AND CONVEYOR BELT - The present invention provides a metal cord having better adhesion to rubber compared to a conventional one, as well as a metal cord-rubber composite and a conveyor belt, including the same. In a metal cord ( | 2021-08-19 |
20210254280 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING BLEACHED WOOD FIBRE MATERIAL - In a process for producing bleached mechanical woodpulp, said process comprising the steps of | 2021-08-19 |
20210254281 | REACTOR DISCHARGE - A method for continuous steam explosion discharge of a pressurised reactor for thermal treatment of lignocellulose biomasses. The steam explosion discharge is complete decoupled from the thermal treatment step and the loss of steam from the process is fully controlled without jeopardizing the mechanical disintegration of the lignocellulose material from the process. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254282 | BLADE FOR A REFINER - The present invention relates to a blade for a disc refiner intended for refining lignocellulosic material, the blade ( | 2021-08-19 |
20210254283 | ROLLER FOR A MACHINE FOR PRODUCING AND/OR PROCESSING A PAPER, CARDBOARD, OR TISSUE WEB, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE ROLLER - A roll for a machine for producing or processing a fibrous web includes a movable roll shell, a positive or negative pressure zone which is disposed within the roll shell and is rotationally fixed relative to the roll shell, and a sealing device for sealing the positive or negative pressure zone from the surroundings. The sealing device has a sealing strip and a lubricating device with which a lubricant can be introduced between the inner surface of the roll shell and the sealing surface of the sealing strip. The lubricating device includes a plurality of lubricant outlet openings and is connected to a supply line for supplying lubricant through a plurality of inlet segments. The supply line includes an inner section which runs within the roll shell, the inner section having a storage volume of at least 490 cm | 2021-08-19 |
20210254284 | SEALING STRIP FOR SEALING A POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE PRESSURE ZONE OF A ROLLER, ROLLER WITH SUCH A SEALING STRIP, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE ROLLER - A sealing device for sealing a positive or negative pressure zone of a roll for a machine for producing or processing a fibrous web includes a sealing strip and a lubricating device for introducing a lubricant between an inner surface of a roll shell and a sealing surface of the sealing strip when used as intended. The lubricating device includes a plurality of lubricant outlet openings and can be connected to a supply line for supplying lubricant. The lubricating device can be connected to the supply line through a plurality of inlets which are distributed over the length of the sealing strip. The sealing strip has a first and a second longitudinal-side end and the distance from at least one longitudinal-side end, preferably both longitudinal-side ends, to an inlet is at most 800 mm. A roll and a method for operating a roll are also provided. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254285 | CELLULOSE MATERIALS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - The present disclosure provides materials such as cellulose based materials and composite materials. Also provided herein are methods for making or using the materials. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254286 | ARAMID PAPER COATED WITH ARAMID NANOFIBERS AND A METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME - A method of preparing an aramid paper coated with aramid nanofibers includes the following steps: (1) mixing a meta-aramid fibrid slurry and a chopped meta-aramid fiber slurry, filtering, pressing and drying to obtain a meta-aramid paper; (2) mixing potassium hydroxide, deionized water, dimethyl sulfoxide, and para-aramid nanofibers in a container, and stirring to obtain a para-aramid nanofiber coating solution; and (3) applying the para-aramid nanofiber coating solution to a first side of the meta-aramid paper, washing with deionized water, and drying; applying the para-aramid nanofiber coating solution to a second side of the meta-aramid paper, washing with deionized water, and drying; and hot pressing to obtain the aramid paper coated with aramid nanofibers. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254287 | WRAPPER COMPRISING METAL PARTICLES - A wrapper according to an aspect includes a pulp layer and metal particles uniformly distributed inside the pulp layer, wherein the metal particles contain a metal flake paste. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254288 | Edge restraint with mechanism for restricted horizontal movement - An edge restraint and method of use where the edge restraint has a vertical wall for retaining segmental pavement in an installation placement and a horizontal base having a plurality of teeth extending therefrom and providing discrete focused points for providing friction between the edge restraint and an installation surface to prevent horizontal movement of the edging in at least one direction with respect to the installation surface. A leading edge of the base is installed under a first surface with the wall providing a barrier between the first surface and a second surface for engaging the teeth with a third surface to prevent movement of edging in a horizontal direction away from the first surface. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254289 | CONSTRUCTION METHOD FOR PLAYGROUND SURFACING - The present invention relates to a construction method for playground surfacing. The method of the present invention comprises the steps of: a) preparing in situ a mixture comprising 29-70% by weight of cork granules and 30-71% by weight of a polymeric binder, at room temperature; b) pouring the mixture obtained in step a) on at least one surface area; c) compacting said mixture to a thickness in the range of 35-135 mm and to a density in the range of 100-300 kg/m | 2021-08-19 |
20210254290 | OLIVE PITS INFILL SYSTEMS AND ARTIFICIAL TURFS HAVING THE SAME - The present invention relates to using olive pit particles as a portion of the infill for an artificial turf field. The olive pit particles are produced by crushing raw olive pits. The particles or pits are not treated with antimicrobial additives. Infills and artificial turf fields comprising such particles, or such particles in combination with the weight distributions and other materials disclosed in this application, exhibit superior properties compared to other infills and artificial turf fields comprising other organic materials and synthetic materials. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254291 | ADAPTIVE BALANCING MECHANISM OF DUAL-HEAD CEMENT TROWELLING MACHINE AND ADJUSTING METHOD THEREOF - An adaptive balancing mechanism of dual-head cement troweling machine includes a water tank, a screw support base, an adjusting screw, a sensor and controller, a counterweight, a stepper motor, an underframe, a guide rail, a guide rail support plate, limit plates, and a transmission member. The controller collects the weight change information of the water in the water tank in real time according to the operation process. Adjust the position of the counterweight in real time by the stepper motor and the adjusting screw to make the two trowel heads in adaptive dynamic balance to the ground pressure. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254292 | CRASH CUSHION WITH IMPROVED SIDE PANEL ATTACHMENT - A crash cushion includes a number of spaced-apart supports or bulkheads, energy-absorbing modules positioned between the supports; and overlapping side panels that interconnect the supports and envelop the energy-absorbing modules. The crash cushion collapses upon itself in an accordion fashion when struck by a vehicle so as to transfer and absorb vehicle impact energy over a predetermined distance. The side panels are attached to the supports and to each other with fastener assemblies. Each fastener assembly comprises a slider bolt, a nut, and a spacer shim. The spacer shim maintain gaps between the slider bolts and the side panels so that the overlapping edges of adjacent side panels are not compressed together regardless of the torque applied to the slider bolt to allow the side panels to collapse and telescope together smoothly when the crash cushion is struck by a vehicle. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254293 | SNOWBANK DECONSTRUCTING SYSTEM - A snowbank deconstructing system includes a dulled motorized instrument configured to make repetitive, low-impact contact with accumulated snow. The dulled motorized instrument is configured to be safe to human touch during the repetitive, low-impact contact with the accumulated snow. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254294 | SNOWBANK DECONSTRUCTING SYSTEM - An autonomous snowbank deconstructing system includes an autonomous vehicle, one or more boom arms coupled to the autonomous vehicle, and a dulled shovel component coupled to the one or more boom arms. The autonomous vehicle is configured to autonomously gather loose debris to form one or more debris piles with repetitive, low-impact contact of the dulled shovel component with the loose debris, and autonomously deconstruct accumulated debris with repetitive, low-impact contact of the dulled shovel component with the accumulated debris. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254295 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COLLECTING OBJECTS FROM A SURFACE - An apparatus to scoop debris from a surface is described. The apparatus comprises a trolley frame, a first and second wheels coupled to a first and second gear assemblies and designed to rotate in a first direction of rotation. The first and second gear assemblies are coupled to a opposite sides of the trolley frame. The apparatus further comprises an axle coupled to the trolley frame, using the first gear assembly and the second gear assembly, wherein the axle is configured to rotate in a second direction opposite to the first direction of rotation of the first wheel and the second wheel. A plurality of parallel spokes is attached to the axle that rotate with the axle, wherein each of the plurality of spokes are bent at an angle at their respective ends. A detachable debris collection net is coupled to the trolley frame. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254296 | SYSTEMS FOR FORMING FLOOD BARRIERS - The disclosed water barrier systems may include a first mobile water barrier, and adjacent second mobile water barrier, and a translation mechanism for translating the first mobile water barrier and the second mobile water barrier toward each other. Lowering mechanisms may be configured to lower sidewalls of the mobile water barriers. The mobile water barriers may include sealing elements to form water seals between the adjacent mobile water barriers and between the sidewalls and a surface. Related methods of forming a water barrier assembly are also disclosed. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254297 | Open End Friction Pile - The open end friction pile comprises of four steel plates, four brackets, and one driving head. The steel plates have a first bend line and a second bend line that are equidistant from a distal end. The first bend line and second bend line of the steel plates are equidistant from each other creating a center portion. The brackets have a first bend line and a second bend line that are equidistant from a distal end. The first bend line and second bend line of the brackets are equidistant from each other creating a center portion. The bracket has a third bend line along the center portion. One bracket is connected to one steel plate along the distal ends and center portion. All four steel plates and four brackets concurrently connect along the distal ends to form two open-ends. A driving head is connected covering the top open-end. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254298 | MODULAR HELICAL PIER FOUNDATION SUPPORT SYSTEMS, ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS WITH SNAP-LOCK COUPLINGS - Improved couplers for a building foundation support system include helical ribs and helical grooves in combination with an integrated spring retainer element that automatically snaps into place as the couplers are engaged. Rotational and axial interlocking attachment of support piles is therefore possible without utilizing separately provided fasteners such as bolts. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254299 | TOOL AND METHOD FOR FORMING PILES - The present invention provides a tool for forming an underground cast-in-situ pile having an enlarged base, the tool comprising: a first pile-forming member having a first base-forming member; a second pile-forming member having a second base-forming member, the pile-forming members extending collinearly and being movable in a longitudinal direction relative to one another between: a digging state wherein the base-forming members are proximate to one another so that the pile-forming members can be driven underground; and a base-forming state wherein the base-forming members are spaced from one another so as to form an underground void between the first and second base-forming members, the void being tillable with a flowable fill to form the enlarged base of the underground cast-in-situ pile; and jack screw means, rotation of which causes relative longitudinal movement between the pile-forming members. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254300 | PILE INSTALLATION SYSTEM FOR AN OFFSHORE FOUNDATION CONSTRUCTION AND METHOD OF INSTALLING A PILE - This pile installation system for an offshore foundation construction includes a main body, a movable part and a first means for attaching the main body to a frame of reference. This frame of reference is configured to act as a counterweight. It further includes a second means for attaching the movable part to a pile to be installed, and the movable part may be moved, with respect to the main body, in translation about the direction of an insertion axis. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254301 | Membrane-Lined Wall - A membrane-lined wall for levee reinforcement or leak prevention, prevention of water migration, and pollution control of impoundments. The membrane-lined wall generally includes a cementitious or concrete wall formed within an excavated trench. The concrete may be internally reinforced, and the wall may also comprise a double-layer of impermeable geomembrane liner that forms a barrier between the concrete and the sides and bottom of the trench. The membrane or liner reduces water migration, prevents levee leakage, and prevents the escape of contaminants in impoundments. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254302 | HIGH-PERFORMANCE LIQUEFACTION-RESISTANCE TREATMENT METHOD FOR GRAVEL PILE OF EXISTING BUILDING FOUNDATION - The disclosure discloses a high-performance liquefaction mitigation method forstone columns for protecting the existing buildings during earthquakes. Specifically, a small equipment is used to dig trenches in the soil around the existing building. Then, a spiral driller is used to drill a series of boreholes in the trenches according to the optimized borehole design. Next, two or three layers of optimized gravel material with high permeability are filled into the boreholes to work as the inverted layer. Finally, geotextile is arranged around the trench and the trench is filled with the optimized gravel. Compared with current liquefaction mitigation methods for existing buildings, the disclosure is suitable for liquefaction mitigation in large cities, and has the advantages of low disturbance to the overlaid building, simple construction process, high construction efficiency, low construction cost, long service life and the construction material could be easily obtained. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254303 | HYDRAULIC ROTATOR APPARATUS - The invention relates to a hydraulic rotator ( | 2021-08-19 |
20210254304 | LOADING MACHINE CONTROL DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD - A loading machine includes a swing body and work equipment attached to the swing body. The work equipment has a bucket. A control device of the loading machine includes an operation signal input unit that receives an input of a loading command signal from an operator, and an operation signal output unit. The operation signal output unit outputs operation signals of the work equipment and the swing body to move the bucket to a loading position above a loading target in a case in which the loading command signal is received. The operation signal output unit outputs a dumping operation signal to perform dumping to the bucket when the swing body faces a dump start azimuth direction that is closer to the swing body in a swing direction than an end point azimuth direction in which the swing body faces when the work equipment is positioned at the loading position. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254305 | Electric Construction Machine - An electric hydraulic excavator ( | 2021-08-19 |
20210254306 | REMOTE TRAINING SYSTEM AND METHOD - In one aspect, a method for shared access of a machine for operator training, the machine including a traction device and an implement, includes receiving an authorization from an access device to share access to the machine, and entering a shared control state based on at least the authorization received from the access device. The method also includes receiving commands from a remote operation device during the shared control state and operating at least one of the traction device or the implement of the machine based on at least the commands from the remote operation device while an operator is present in the machine. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254307 | GEOPHYSICAL SENSOR RETRIEVAL SYSTEM - A sensor retrieval system includes a self-propelled unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) having a control system including a navigation controller, an excavator controller and an extractor controller. The navigation controller has instructions to move the UGV to proximate a geodetic position of a sensor disposed proximate a surface of the ground. The UGV further comprises a sensor position locator arranged to determine distance, direction and relative elevation of the sensor with respect to the UGV. An extractor is in signal communication with the extractor controller. The extractor comprises means for lifting the sensor from the ground to a predetermined depth. An excavator is in signal communication with the excavator controller. The excavator comprises means for removing overburden from above the sensor to leave the overburden to at most the predetermined depth. The navigation controller has instructions to position the UGV such that the extractor is disposed above the sensor when the relative elevation is at most the predetermined depth and to position the UGV such that the excavator is disposed above the sensor when the relative elevation is above the predetermined depth. The navigation controller, the extractor controller and the excavator controller have instructions to position the UGV, operate the extractor and operate the excavator to remove excess overburden and extract the sensor based on the relative elevation. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254308 | CONSTRUCTION MACHINE WITH MEASURING SYSTEM AND CONSTRUCTION SITE MEASURING SYSTEM - A construction machine comprising a chassis, a steering, and a powertrain for driving the construction machine by the chassis, an earth-moving tool for working a terrain, and a measuring system having a first measuring unit configured for generating first measuring data in a first detection range and comprising at least a first camera and a first LiDAR scanner configured for rotating a first measuring beam around a first axis and around a second axis non-parallel to the first axis with a rotating speed of at least 0.5 Hz with respect to each axis, an interface connecting the first measuring unit to a computer configured for, based on the first measuring data, at least one of generating a three-dimensional model of the terrain within the first detection range, identifying an obstacle or a person within the first detection range, and controlling the steering, the powertrain, and/or the earth-moving tool. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254309 | Work Machine - A work machine capable of driving each actuator more speedily and more accurately by ensuring high operability in a case of operator's manual operation, while accurately supplying a hydraulic fluid at a target flow rate to the actuator without depending on a load fluctuation in a case of automatic control over a machine body in response to a command input from a controller is provided. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254310 | CONTROL METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY AND CONTROL SYSTEM FOR CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY - In a control method for construction machinery, an operation performed by the construction machinery is divided into a plurality of subordinate works. A current subordinate work currently performed by the construction machinery is determined. A maximum absorbing torque of a hydraulic pump is adjusted according to the determined subordinate work. An engine speed change map is adjusted according to the determined subordinate work. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254311 | INSTALLATION STRUCTURE OF ELECTRIC COMPONENT AND HYDRAULIC HOSE FOR WORKING MACHINE - The present invention is provided with: a plate provided while one surface is directed toward the machine body structure of a working machine; a first support and a second support, which are raised from the one surface of the plate and which affix the plate to the machine body structure; a hydraulic hose which is routed on and along the one surface of the plate; and an electric component mounted on the one surface of the plate. The one surface of the plate has a hydraulic hose arrangement section where the hydraulic hose is arranged between the first support and the second support, and an electric component mounting section where the electric component is mounted so as to be adjacent to the hydraulic hose arrangement section. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254312 | CONTROL DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR WORK MACHINE - A control device for a work machine includes a three-dimensional map acquisition unit, a boundary specification unit, and an excavation start point determination unit. The work machine includes a travel body, a swing body supported by the travel body, and work equipment provided to the swing body and having a bucket. The three-dimensional map acquisition unit acquires a three-dimensional map indicating a shape around the work machine. The boundary specification unit specifies a traveling road boundary line in terrain shown by the three-dimensional map. The traveling road boundary line is a boundary line between a traveling road surface on which a transport vehicle is capable of traveling, and an excavation target by the work equipment. The excavation start point determination unit determines a point on the traveling road boundary line or a point above the traveling road boundary line as an excavation start point by the work equipment. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254313 | BLADE CONTROL DEVICE FOR WORK MACHINE - In a blade control device, in a case where an update condition set in advance is satisfied, a virtual design surface setting part sets a virtual design surface, using a blade position when the update condition is satisfied as a reference, at an angle equivalent to a vehicle body angle, and a blade operation control part restricts raising and lowering operation of a blade such that the blade conducts the raising and lowering operation above the virtual design surface. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254314 | TERMINAL DEVICE, WORK MACHINE SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND SERVER DEVICE - A terminal device includes a processor and a display. The processor causes the display to display a portion of a plurality of portions of a work machine which is a candidate inferred to be a cause of a failure of the work machine. The processor further causes the display to display a video or a plurality of images showing a disassembly procedure for disassembling the work machine until the portion that is the candidate is exposed. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254315 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING WATER FROM AIR - The invention relates to a system | 2021-08-19 |
20210254316 | REDUCED PROFILE FAUCET HANDLE ASSEMBLY - A reduced profile faucet handle assembly illustratively includes a mounting shank receiving a valve assembly, and an escutcheon operably coupled to the mounting shank. A mounting ring is positioned intermediate the mounting shank and the escutcheon, and a retainer couples the escutcheon to the mounting ring. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254317 | PAUSING HANDSHOWER CRADLE - A handshower cradle assembly includes a waterway body, a handshower cradle, and an actuator. The handshower cradle is coupled to the waterway body. The actuator is configured to reduce a flow rate of water through the waterway body in response to a handshower being received within the handshower cradle. In some embodiments, the handshower cradle is configured to engage with the actuator under the weight of the handshower to adjust a position of the actuator with respect to the waterway body. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254318 | SINK ASSEMBLY SYSTEM AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION - A sink and basin system for installing into a cabinet and counter assembly for use as a work station, and more specifically for stainless-steel sink systems. Some embodiments of the sink may include a plurality of ridge-elements located along the front and rear of the sink basin. These ridges can allow for receiving supports on the lower faces of the ridges, and allow for the placement of temporary or permanent in-sink accessories on the upper faces of the ridges. A support structure secures the sink and basin system into the cabinet, and a foil-backed foam board or wrap is placed between the support structure and the sink for prevention of condensation and for sound dampening. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254319 | LAVATORY WITH HIDDEN DRAIN - A lavatory includes a basin including a bottom surface, the basin configured to hold a volume of water; and a drain opening disposed in the bottom surface of the basin. The bottom surface of the basin includes a substantially horizontally extending projection formed integrally with the bottom surface of the basin. The horizontally extending projection is disposed over the drain opening such that the drain opening is at least partially obscured from a view of a user. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254320 | FOG Disposal Article - An article, a container, and a method for disposing of fat, oil, and/or grease (FOG). The article may include a top portion including a top opening and a perimeter rim, and a body portion connected to and below the top portion having, a continuous FOG-impermeable membrane and upper and lower body portions. The body portion may include a body middle surface dividing upper and lower body portions and may be placed on at least a portion of a surface. The lower body portion may be sized to fit within a drain. The container may include an integrally formed continuous outer shell including a partially hollow interior, a top part having a top opening, and liquid impermeable bottom and upper parts, and a middle part dividing the top and bottom parts and including at least one middle edge for placement on a first surface. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254321 | Multi-Channel, Ligation Resistant Drain Cover and Drain Assembly - A drain assembly for providing a drain passage for fluid flow from a surface to the drainpipe of a plumbing system. The surface would typically be that of a structure such as that of a floor, a floor of a shower or floor of a bathtub. The drain assembly includes a multi-channel cove wherein each flow channel is configured or curved in such a way to prevent the passage of a ligation (e.g., wire, cord, or rope) through the channels to allow the ligation to be tied to the cover. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254322 | SINK AND METHOD OF MOUNTING - An undermount sink and countertop combination is disclosed for use with a sink cabinet. The sink cabinet includes a sink-receiving opening and a sink cabinet width and depth. The sink includes a basin that is sized and shaped to be received within the sink-receiving opening. The basin includes side wall portions, an upper outer perimeter surrounding the side wall portions, and a bottom portion. A mounting flange extends from the upper outer perimeter of the basin. The mounting flange is shaped to rest atop the cabinet and underneath the countertop and is sized with a mounting flange width and depth substantially equal to the sink cabinet width and depth. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254323 | Systems to Monitor a Toilet Bowl and to Determine a Bowl Status - A method and system having a water-flush toilet having a toilet bowl that is in fluid communication with a water source and is mounted with a sensor. The sensor includes a transmitter to transmit an ultrasonic signal and a receiver to receive an ultrasonic signal. The sensor may measure a Time of Flight (ToF) of the signal to obtain a ToF measurement. A microcontroller is electrically connected to the sensor and may receive and process the ToF measurement using an algorithm to determine a bowl status. The toilet also includes at least one water valve that is disposed between the bowl and the water source, and that is electrically connected to the microcontroller for instructing the at least one water valve to move from a first position to a second position for a duration of time, wherein the duration of time corresponds to the bowl status. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254324 | Toilet Ventilation Assembly - A toilet ventilation assembly for removing odors from a toilet bowl includes a pump that is mountable to a toilet bowl and an intake that is mountable between the toilet bowl and a toilet seat on the toilet bowl. The intake has an air passage is integrated therein and the intake is fluidly coupled to the pump. In this way the pump urges air inwardly through the air passage to suctionally remove odors from the toilet bowl. A motion sensor is coupled to the pump and the pump is turned on when the motion sensor senses motion. A filter housing is in fluid communication with the pump and a filter is removably positioned in the filter housing for removing odors from the air. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254325 | INLINE BIOREMEDIATION LIQUID TREATMENT SYSTEM - A liquid treatment system is provided having a vault that contains a treatment chamber and an outflow chamber. The treatment chamber may have a filtration media layer containing media that treats liquid as it descends through the filtration media layer, where it will accumulate in a porous layer or open space. The liquid will then be directed through the plurality of pipes to the outflow chamber, where the treated liquid is further directed to outside the system. Accumulated debris settled at the bottom of the treatment chamber may be flushed out by a spray bar. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254326 | COMPOSITE MATERIAL BASED BUILDING MATERIAL STRUCTURE - A composite material based building material structure includes a metal member and a combination member. The metal member includes a connection plate and two lateral plates disposed on two ends of the connection plate. The two lateral plates extend toward an identical side of the connection plate, forming a combination groove. The metal member includes a plurality of first connection portions on an outer periphery of each lateral plate. The combination member is formed of wood plastic composites, and has a recess for receiving the metal member. The combination member includes a plurality of second connection portions on an inner periphery of the recess, for correspondingly receiving the first connection portions, such that the combination member is mounted on an outer side of the metal member. Thus, the metal member is prevented from moisture, achieving increased life span of the building material structure. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254327 | Modular Enclosures and Structures, and Components Thereof - Modular enclosures, structures, and components thereof are provided herein. A modular enclosure may include a plurality of enclosure panels and a dormer. A modular assembly may include first and second panels, an elongated structural reinforcing member, and a connector pin connecting the first and second panels. Another modular assembly may include a molded panel including an elongated channel, an elongated reinforcing member positioned in the channel, and at least one fastener configured to retain the elongated reinforcing member within the channel. The elongated reinforcing member may include pins to be retained within blind bores of the elongated channel. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254328 | Building Complex Comprising At Least Two Buildings, and Buildings - In building complexes of at least two buildings, the buildings each have a basic size in width direction and in length direction. The length and width of the building correspond to the basic size or to a multiple of this basic size. In buildings with at least two stories, in particular in a building complex, the building has at its bottom side at least one support that supports the building with formation of a venting space between the ground and the building bottom side. The venting space is part of an air circulation flowing about the building. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254329 | FLOOD VENT HAVING A PANEL - According to one embodiment, a flood vent panel includes a plurality of insulation pieces positioned together, and a panel frame surrounding the plurality of insulation pieces. The flood vent panel is configured to be coupled to a frame positionable on a structure, so as to at least partially block a fluid passageway through an opening in the structure. Each of the plurality of insulation pieces is separate from the other insulation pieces of the plurality of insulation pieces. Each of the plurality of insulation pieces is separate from the panel frame. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254330 | Acoustic Isolation Booth - An acoustic isolation booth for providing a space for noisemaking out of earshot from other parties. wherein: the acoustic isolation booth comprises a shell comprising at least two compartments, an intermediate wall, a plurality of outer walls, a ceiling and one or more entryways. The shell comprises a shell width, a shell depth and a shell height. The two compartments comprise at least a first compartment and a second compartment. each of the two compartments comprises a compartment depth, a compartment width and a compartment height. A first side wall, the intermediate wall and a second side wall are configured to divide a space within the shell into the first compartment and the second compartment. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254331 | Method And Apparatus For Double Faced Wall - A hardscaping unit includes a first block fixedly attached to a second block. The method of assembling the hardscaping unit includes the steps of forming a first block from a first material, placing a second material into a mold, contacting a surface of the first block with the second material that is in the mold, maintaining contact of the surface of the first block with the second material while transitioning the second material from a first state to a second state, the second state being more solid than the first state, and when in the second state the second material forms a second block that is fixedly attached to the first block. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254332 | FOAM WALL STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR THEIR MANUFACTURE - Foam wall structures and methods for making them are described. The wall structures include a frame, a mesh mechanically fastened to a front surface of the frame, a foam panel at least partially abutting and overlying the mesh, and a foam layer disposed in a cavity defined by the frame, the mesh, and the foam panel. Buildings that include such wall structures are also described. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254333 | WALL JOINT OR SOUND BLOCK COMPONENT AND WALL ASSEMBLIES - An elongate component for placement in a wall gap and a wall incorporating such a component. The component includes a wall-face leg configured to extend along a face of a wallboard and a wall-end leg configured to extend along an end of the wallboard. The wall-end leg is oriented perpendicular to the wall-face leg. The component further includes a flexible gap portion configured to be positioned within and extend along the wall gap. The gap portion is located on an opposite side of the wall-end leg relative to the wall-face leg. A blocking element is located in a space defined by the wall-end leg and the gap portion. The blocking element is configured to block fire and/or sound within the wall gap. At least a portion of the flexible gap portion is located on an exterior side of the blocking element. | 2021-08-19 |
20210254334 | METHOD AND FORMWORK FOR PRODUCING A PLATE, AND PLATE - Disclosed is a method for producing a plate, wherein liquid, ultra-high-strength concrete is introduced into a formwork, which delimits a cavity, the cavity consisting of a first, flat region and a second, flat region adjoining the first region, the first and second regions having the same depth and being inclined with respect to one another at a bend angle of 120° to 170°. The concrete is introduced, in particular pumped, into the formwork from the bottom, rises in the formwork and hardens in the formwork in the shape of a bent plate. | 2021-08-19 |