34th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 28 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150233097 | Rotatable Counterweight Assembly - A rotatable counterweight assembly is mounted on a hose and contains a body and a rotary loop. The body includes a first segment, a second segment, an outer fence formed between the first segment and the second segment, and an open channel longitudinally extending along an X axis and between the first segment and the second segment to define a first opening; a horizontal width of the channel along a Z axis allows the hose placing in the channel, and a radial depth of the channel along a Y axis allows the hose accommodating in the channel. The body also includes an installing groove defined around the outer fence and having two ends communicating with the first opening. The rotary loop is rotatably fitted in the installing groove and is rotated toward an opening position and a retaining position, and the rotary loop includes a second opening defined therein. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233098 | EXPOSED SHOWER SYSTEM - A shower system of exposed type is disclosed, comprising a main flow passage connected to a water supply; at least two conduits which are in communication with the main flow passage and connected in pair and horizontally to two sides of the main flow passage; at least two shower spray spouts in communication with the at least two conduits, and the shower spray spouts being carried at respective outer ends of the conduits; wherein the conduits are arranged such that the shower spray spouts are in a 180° counter sit relationship with respect to the main flow passage and are combined with the conduits to define a shower stall. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233099 | SINK AND SHOWER HANDLE RESTRAINT - Systems and methods are provided herein for restraining sink and shower handles. In a first aspect of a sink handle restraint, a first sink handle cuff fits over a first sink handle of a sink faucet, and a second sink handle cuff fits over a second sink handle of the sink faucet. The first sink handle cuff and second sink handle cuff slide along an elongated element that locks the first sink handle cuff and second sink handle cuff into place, preventing the first and second sink handles from being rotated into an “on” position. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233100 | TOUCHLESS FAUCET ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF OPERATION - A faucet for discharging water, comprising a spout configured to receive and discharge a supply of water; a light emitter mounted on the spout and configured to emit a light beam; a light sensor mounted on the spout and configured to receive the light beam and detect an interruption of the light beam; a control circuit configured to control the flow of water through the faucet based on the interruption of the light beam; and a touchpad for controlling at least one of a flow rate and a temperature of the water discharged from the spout. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233101 | HANDSHOWER SLIDE MECHANISM - A handshower slide comprising a bar with a passageway and a slide mechanism positioned along a length of the bar. The slide mechanism comprises a handle, a cam, and a shower holder. The cam is positioned within the passageway and is rotatable between a first orientation and a second orientation relative to the bar. The slide mechanism is secured along the length of the bar while the cam is in the first orientation and movable along the length of the bar while the cam is in the second orientation. An orientation of the cam is controlled by a spring and is biased toward the first orientation. The handle is coupled the slide mechanism through the spring and an orientation of the cam is correlated to a position of the handle. The cam is movable from the first orientation to the second orientation by an external force on the handle. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233102 | BATHROOM FITTINGS - A bath or basin waste having a plug in which the upper face of the cap is substantially bellow the upper face of the bottom of the bath or basin to which it is fitted when in the closed position and substantially flush with the upper face of the bottom of the bath or basin when in the open position. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233103 | Device for Concealing a Plate Associated with Overflow Plumbing - An overflow plate concealing device for bathtubs that is associated with a plate of an overflow system of the bathtub. This aspect of the invention allows the overflow plate to be concealed to allow the user to alter the aesthetic appearance of their bathtub or repair the same. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233104 | VALVE CONTROL SYSTEM, BIDET USING THE SAME, AND VALVE CONTROL METHOD - A valve control system may include a latch valve controlling a stream of water in a pipe; a flow rate sensor measuring a flow rate in the pipe; and a valve control device determining that the latch valve is malfunctioning if a flow rate value measured by the flow rate sensor is not within a pre-set flow rate value range corresponding to a valve operation and controlling the latch valve to re-operate in the occurrence of the malfunction, wherein the valve control device may include a first timing device determining the number of re-operations of the latch valve, and wherein when the number of re-operations of the latch valve determined by the first timing device exceeds a pre-set number, the valve control device may control the latch valve to perform a reverse operation of the operation performed during the re-operations. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233105 | MULTI-SPRAY BIDET - A bidet includes one or more water sources, a generally elongate wand, and a spray head. The wand is configured to communicate water from the one or more water sources to the spray head. The spray head is configured to spray the water received from water sources, and the spray head is also configured to releasably couple to the wand by being received through an upper surface of the wand into a receptacle thereof. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233106 | WATER-SPRAYING TOILET - A water-spraying toilet comprising a toilet, a toilet opening ( | 2015-08-20 |
20150233107 | Retaining Membrane on a Structure - Method for installation and replacement of a membrane and system for retaining membrane on a structure. A connecting member comprises at least one radial channel for receiving a first guiding strip of a membrane sheet further having a second guiding strip. A fastening mechanism is provided for adjusting tension in the sheet by controlling depth at which the connecting member is maintained within a top channel on a truss of the structure. The tension may be adjusted by applying torque to bolted screws maintaining the connecting member into the top channel. Replacing the membrane sheet under tension involves unfastening, at least partially, the connecting member from the top channel to remove tension in the sheet and removing the sheet to be replaced from the connecting member and a second connecting member maintained on another truss. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233108 | STACKABLE TOWER SHAFT WALL STAIR UNIT AND METHOD - A precast stackable tower shaft wall stair unit and method having four structurally interconnected opposing walls forming a peripherally defined body defining a medial channel extending therethrough. A locking recess is defined in one corner portion at adjacent interconnected walls, and a mating locking protuberance is carried at a diametrically and vertically opposite corner portion allowing units to be stacked upon one another forming a continuous medial channel extending therethrough. A lower landing, an upper landing and a flight of stairs extending between a lower landing and an upper landing are carried on a wall in the medial channel extending from the lower edge to an upper edge. Stacking of adjacent to units simultaneously forms a medial channel extending therethrough and a continuous stairway therein. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233109 | HIGH THERMAL RESISTANCE AND PERMEANCE INSULATION MATERIAL - A low-emittance material having improved energy efficiency protection against air infiltration and moisture build-up in buildings is disclosed. The aforementioned low-emittance material utilizes existing framing openings or without increasing the wall profile of a building. The present invention provides a low-emittance material which may be implemented on traditional 2×4 framing having R-15 mass insulation material within existing or newly constructed framing cavities. The material of the present invention also meets requirements for serving as a water resistive barrier as defined by ICC AC38. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233110 | ROOF INSULATION SYSTEMS - An insulation system includes roof sheathing panels, spaced apart structural members, a first insulation material, and a second insulation material. The first insulation material is disposed between pairs of the spaced apart structural members. The second insulation material is disposed across the spaced apart structural members and the first insulation material, such that both the spaced apart structural members and the first insulation material are covered by the second insulation material. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233111 | SYSTEM FOR SOUND ISOLATION - A system for sound isolation. The system is configured to acoustically isolate a gypsum board support channel from a frame member. The system may comprise: a sound isolation clip and fastener, wherein the sound isolation clip comprises a slit configured for mounting onto a flange of a support channel and a fastener hole for securing the fastener and sound isolation clip onto the flange of the support channel. The fastener may be a screw and may comprise a wafer head and shank with a threaded portion and a smooth portion. The threaded portion is used to fasten and secure the mounting screw, sound isolation clip, and support channel onto a wallboard panel and support frame. The smooth portion is used to allow the sound isolation clip to freely move when engaged with the support channel and uniformly distribute the static dead load into the sound isolation clip. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233112 | SOUND-ABSORBING MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a sound-absorbing material and a method for preparing the sound-absorbing material. More particularly, the sound-absorbing material, which may be prepared by impregnating a binder into a nonwoven fabric formed of a heat-resistant fiber, is provided. The sound-absorbing may have superior sound-absorbing property, flame retardancy, heat resistance and heat-insulating property, thereby being applicable to parts operating at a temperature of about 200° C. or greater and being shapeable due to the binder. In addition, the method for preparing the sound-absorbing material is provided. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233113 | STRUCTURE VIBRATION CONTROL DEVICE - There is provided a structure vibration control device including a hydraulic damper whose damping force characteristics vary in response to magnitude of an earthquake and whose characteristics are maintained for a long period of time regardless of an environmental temperature change. The hydraulic damper includes a preload chamber into which high-pressure gas is charged in series with a hydraulic chamber. The preload chamber absorbs volume change of the hydraulic chamber caused by the temperature change and a piston rod and balances a bias force of a spring within the oil chamber and of the preload chamber. Piston valves have a great damping force characteristics to a weak earthquake and a low damping force characteristics to a strong earthquake. The piston valves may include an orifice beside a check valve function, by which the great damping force characteristics lies within a range of 150 to 800 kN/(m/sec). | 2015-08-20 |
20150233114 | PORTABLE, TEMPORARY WALL SYSTEM - The present invention relates to temporary wall systems and their production and more particularly to portable, temporary wall systems. The wall system includes an adjustable pillar member, a panel member, and a support article arranged and disposed to secure the panel member to the adjustable pillar member. The adjustable pillar member includes a base portion and an expansion portion, and is configured to extend between opposing surfaces to provide support for the panel member when secured thereto. The base portion includes a first face, an opposing second face, and a channel formed in the first face, the channel extending from the first face towards the second face. The expansion portion is movably disposed within the channel, and at least partially extends from the first face of the base portion. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233115 | THERMAL BARRIER PANEL WITH SELECTABLE PHASE CHANGE MATERIALS - A thermal barrier panel with selectable phase change materials includes a thermal panel and a plurality of containers movably positioned within the thermal panel to correspond to a heat load at a corresponding ambient temperature. Each of the plurality of containers includes a plurality of receptacles that include a plurality of different phase change materials. Each of the plurality of different phase change materials absorbs thermal energy produced by heat from the heat load at a corresponding ambient temperature. Each of the plurality of different phase change materials are positioned in a corresponding receptacle within a corresponding container, and each of the plurality of receptacles in a corresponding container include one of the plurality of different phase change materials. Corresponding ones of the plurality of receptacles are movably positioned to place a corresponding phase change material in facing relation to the heat load based upon the corresponding ambient temperature. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233116 | SUSPENSION CEILING WITH PARALLEL VANES FOR BUILDING STRUCTURES - A suspended ceiling system for a building structure includes a plurality of parallel struts for supporting a plurality of parallel vanes suspended from the struts in perpendicular relationship thereto. The vanes can be suspended in downwardly spaced relationship to the struts or in contiguous relationship therewith and occur in different forms including illuminated vanes, adjustable vanes and the like. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233117 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING A PLY INVOLVED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MULTI-PLY PANEL - There is a method for producing a ply involved in the construction of a multi-ply panel for constructing or adding to a wall, floor or ceiling, or a sloping part for a building. The ply includes a juxtaposition of strips, either structural strips or filling strips, positioned between the structural strips and made of a different material from that of the structural strips. The materials are selected for the thermal or acoustic insulation thereof, the thermal inertia thereof or the fire resistance thereof. Each lateral movement of a ply being produced with respect to the assembly plane is carried out by the synchronized movement of a table with which the lower face of the ply is in contact and a driver with which the upper face of the ply is in contact. There is an installation for implementing the method according to the invention. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233118 | Sheet for Structural Material Core, Core and Structural Material Comprising Such a Sheet - Sheet for core of structural material sandwich extending substantially along an extension plane and having an upper surface and a lower surface which are opposite along a thickness direction, where the sheet is provided with a plurality of upper and lower surfaces for bonding near the upper and lower surfaces thereof, where the sheet comprises a three-dimensional network of edges separated by connecting surfaces, where each edge is defined by a nonplanar profiled wall delimited by an upper bonding surface, a lower bonding surface and two parallel straight lines connecting said upper and lower bonding surfaces by following an edge direction, and where each connecting surface is delimited by at least three edges. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233119 | Bent Reinforcement Rod Having Improved Mechanical Strength at the Bending Point Thereof, and Method for Producing Same - The invention relates to a bent rod having improved mechanical strength at the bending point thereof, characterized in that it is made from a bundle of twisted fibers that are secured together using a binder matrix preferably consisting of a thermosetting resin. The invention also relates to a method and device for producing said rod. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233120 | ROOFING MEMBRANES HAVING MULTIPLE ADHESIVE REGIONS AND METHOD THEREFOR - According to one embodiment, a roof membrane is provided. The roofing membrane includes a main body, a first adhesive material, and a second adhesive material. The first adhesive material is bonded to a top surface of the main body and positioned toward a first edge thereof. The second adhesive material is bonded to a bottom surface of the main body and positioned toward a second edge thereof. The second edge is positioned opposite the first edge such that the first and second adhesive materials are positioned toward opposite edges of the main body and on opposite surfaces thereof. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233121 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A VENTED AND WATER CONTROL SIDING, VENTED AND WATER CONTROL SHEATHING AND VENTED AND WATER CONTROL TRIM-BOARD - A vented and water control paneling has improved drainage and integrated ventilation air space. The water control paneling may be fabricated with an omnidirectional relief pattern formed on its back surface. The relief pattern spaces the vented and water control paneling away from a structure to which it is secured, thereby providing an omnidirectional drainage plane between the back surface of the paneling and the structure. The omnidirectional drainage plane provides an unimpeded ventilation and drainage path of water and/or water vapor. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233122 | Kit For Stone Veneer Panel Installation - A kit for securing stone veneer panels to a structure, the kit comprising a plurality of stone veneer panels with upper and lower flanges, a plurality of brackets for securing the panels to the structure and a filler panel for placement between adjacent vertically disposed stone veneer panels to fill the gap between the panels. The brackets are secured to the structure through a bracket center mount and also utilize upper and lower wing walls to form a channel for receipt of the flange of the panels. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233123 | REINFORCED BOARD AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THEREOF - Reinforced boards and/or walls, and methods of producing thereof. In some non-limiting examples, there is provided a reinforced gypsum board and a process for the production thereof. In one example, the reinforced board may include one or more reinforcing elements, e.g., to enhance the rigidity of the board and/or to provide support for the board. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233124 | DECK SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS - A decking system is made up of a variety of decking boards and other components are disclosed. In some aspects, the decking boards are connectable to each other so that adjacent boards will provide a water barrier and a drainage channel. Some versions of the boards may have a hollow region to accept the provision of heating elements or other accessory structures. A connector piece is disclosed in various embodiments span the gap between the butt ends of the boards to provide a water barrier at the butt ends of the boards. A gutter and downspout system is disclosed, as well as structures for protecting the ends or sides of the deck structure. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233125 | MECHANICAL LOCKING SYSTEM FOR FLOOR PANELS - Floor panels are shown, which are provided with a vertical locking system on short edges including a displaceable tongue that is displaced in one direction into a tongue groove during vertical displacement of two panels. Building panels provided with a locking system for vertical locking of a first and a second building panel by a vertical displacement of the panels relative each other, a displaceable tongue is in a sidewardly open displacement groove provided at an edge of a first panel, said tongue cooperates with a tongue groove provided at an adjacent edge of a second panel for locking the edge and the adjacent edge vertically. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233126 | Flooring Assembly with Heat Dissipation Layer - A flooring assembly ( | 2015-08-20 |
20150233127 | FLOOR PANEL FOR OUTDOORS - The present invention relates to floor panels for outdoor use, which front side is provided with a decorative—respectively protective layer and which comprises at its sides coupling means inform of groove and tongue elements. The material of the carrier plate is thereby MDF or HDF board of acetylated wood, a fiber cement board or is based on polyvinylchloride and the decorative—respectively protective layer consisting of a radiation cured acrylate-containing film or a polymeric layer with hardness gradient, wherein the hardness of the polymeric layer decreases in particular continuously with increasing depth seen from the surface of the polymeric layer. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233128 | Removable surface covering - The present invention describes a floor decoration kit comprising two elements, on the one hand a removable surface covering ( | 2015-08-20 |
20150233129 | Tile Separator - The invention relates to a tile separator for uniformly aligning and separating successive tiles while they are being positioned on, and secured to a surface. The separator comprises: a flat body ( | 2015-08-20 |
20150233130 | HANDLE ASSEMBLY FOR DRYWALL FINISHER BOX - A handle assembly for a container dispensing a seaming compound comprises a connector plate configured for coupling to the container, a first handle, and a second handle, wherein each of the first handle and the second handle is coupled to the connector plate. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233131 | Stair Measuring Apparatus - An apparatus to measure the rise and going of steps in stair has a first ruler member that is positionable on a tread. A first indicator is provided that is slideably attached to the first rule member and positionable against an outer edge of the tread. The first indicator enables the going of the tread to be measured. A second ruler member is also provided that is positionable adjacent a riser extending from an inner edge of the tread, and. A second indicator is slideably attached to the second ruler member and positionable on an adjacent tread to enable the rise of the step to be measured. In use the apparatus allows for the rapid checking of steps to determine their compliance with relevant building regulations. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233132 | Systems and Methods for Repairing Utility Poles - A pole splint, generally for use with a broken wooden utility pole, which can provide for a strong repair at a pole breakpoint and which uses relatively little manpower and equipment to install, even under difficult conditions. The splint generally comprises two panels which are designed to be interconnected with elongated connectors. The connectors will generally interact with one of the panels through the use of a nut and washer, and may connect with the other panel through a nut and washer or via a chain formed of chain links. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233133 | Door Restoration Plug - The invention is prefabricated and configured to repair and restore damage caused to various locations of a door. A method and apparatus are disclosed for the repair and restoration of a door's stile, rail, core or surface. The invention includes a prefabricated door restoration plug that once installed permanently bonds and replaces the damaged door material. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233134 | MOBILE SUPPORT APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A mobile support apparatus that includes one or more extension and refraction devices and a unit that is releasably attachable to vertical members of the apparatus such that the apparatus can be extended in one or more stages to a vertical height that is substantially greater than the height of the fully retracted apparatus. The mobile support apparatus is useful for a multitude of new and existing construction-related applications. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233135 | Advanced Logic for Automated Cleaning Apparatus - Disclosed herein is a method and apparatus for cleaning a designated area in an automated and efficient manner. In one exemplar embodiment, an automated pool cleaning vehicle includes the capability of being programmed to perform various cleaning movements. The program is stored in the memory of the APV and executed upon command. The program for cleaning includes the ability to do the full area or only a portion of it. The automated cleaning device may be manually program or program using a remote device such as a cell phone. In an exemplary embodiment various basic movements are strung together to form the desired pattern and that pattern is stored in the automated cleaning device. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233136 | VEHICLE SERVICE FACILITY - Methods and facilities relating to the washing and/or servicing of vehicles. A facility is provided that has at least one section specifically dedicated to vehicle cleaning or washing. Multiple vehicle bays are provided on either side of a main driveway connected to a single entrance for the section. One of two exit driveways, each parallel to the main driveway, are at the other side of each vehicle bay and lead to their corresponding exits. Each vehicle bay is at an acute angle to the main driveway and is at an obtuse angle to one of the two exit driveways. Customers' vehicles enter through the single entrance, pass through the main driveway and drive into one of the vehicle bays. Once the vehicle has been cleaned and/or serviced, the vehicle can simply drive through the vehicle bay to the corresponding exit driveway. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233137 | Apparatus for rapidly erecting a stable structure by combining the framing, wall paneling and finish steps into one simultaneous construction action - The presented inventive subject matter discloses a rapid and tool-free construction method and apparatus for combining the main construction steps of framing, wall-paneling and finish steps into one simultaneous action without the need for tools, materials handling equipment, extensive training or experience by the construction crew. The presented inventive subject matter, described herein, also discloses a new rapid system and method of constructing many types of useful structures of “permanent quality and stability” without the need for tools, scaffolding, cranes or other materials handling equipment to construct. The presented inventive subject matter also outlines an assembly facilitating base, capping channel track layout and a repetitive action system of construction that enables unskilled assemblers to construct high-quality structures without previous construction experience. The inventive subject matter further comprises an innovative system of components that are designed to interrelate in an off-set and counterbalancing manner that effectively distributes structural component weight and force in a way that favorably assists in the ease of assembly, and in the creation of an extremely stable final structural assembly not before realized in other rapidly deployable systems of construction. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233138 | Space Elevator Climbing Construction Method - A method of constructing an elevator core structure for a space elevator tower. The actively stabilized space elevator tower is a pneumatically pressurized structure formed from flexible sheet material. This construction method comprises raising a core segment with a climbing construction elevator that grips the outer surface of the core structure, sliding the core segment on top of the core structure on a horizontal track, and actively adjusting the core structure's center of mass. The freestanding tower can be used for launch activities, tourism, observation, energy generation, scientific research, and communications. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233139 | RETRACTABLE ENCLOSURE - A retractable enclosure is comprised of at least two displaceable structural bow frames which each define a roof section and opposed upwardly extending side sections. These sections are interconnected by joint connectors. The sections are also formed of extruded profiled straight metal tubes which have extruded interconnection channels. The tarp sections of flexible material are engaged by channels of some of the bow frames and collapse and expand as the bow frames are displaced closer or away from one another. Access to the enclosure can be provided from all sides thereof for access to its interior. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233140 | CONFIGURABLE ROTARY SECURITY PANEL BARRIER - Improved devices, systems and methods for deterring intruders are disclosed. The deterrent devices and systems may be attached to an upper portion of a vertical barrier or other structure. Embodiments of the invention include panels of a rigid material having a plurality of malleable elongate extensions capable of being configured into various arrangements, a panel support member for suspending the panels adjacent to a barrier, and system supports for attachment to the barrier and for supporting the panel support member. The panels are capable of rotating around the panel support member. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233141 | POST - A post that comprises at least one elongate flange with one or more spaced apertures therethrough is disclosed. A given one of the apertures is located and configured to be elongate, whereby a longitudinal axis of the given aperture is generally parallel to or aligned with an elongate axis of the flange. Configuration of the aperture, as presently disclosed, has surprisingly been shown to assist with the prevention of failure of the post at the aperture when a bending moment is applied to the post in a first instance. The post may be employed in applications such as fencing, demarcation, signage, retention, barricades etc. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233142 | DOOR ACTUATION PART WITH INTEGRATED COUPLING - The invention relates to a door actuating member including a housing and a coupling, where the coupling is integrated into the housing. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233143 | HANDLE - An appliance handle assembly is comprised of a base which is the mounting structure and may also the back or under side of the curved handle. It is fastened to the appliance door by a various fastening methods. The assembly includes a cover component the edge of which springs over and past the tangent point of the base locking it onto the base. The cover edge fits into a recess in the base to prevent exposure to the edge. The cover can be applied after fasteners have been installed. The cover may hide the fastening device and may be also removable by optional access notch to reveal the fastener as required. The base may be colored and textured to either match or contrast the cover as preferred by appliance designer. The simple assembly can be completed by the appliance manufacturer or by the end consumer. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233144 | STRIKER COVER FOR A VEHICLE - Striker cover for use with a vehicle closure. The striker cover having two cover pieces with coaxial pivot edges, that when contacted by a latch, pivot into a cam and separate to provide access of the latch to the striker. When the vehicle closure is open, springs bias the cover pieces toward each other and into the cam, rotating the cover pieces back into a first position. In the first position the cover pieces cover the striker and obstruct the striker from view. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233145 | CONTROLLER FOR ENERGIZING VEHICLE DOOR LOCK INDICATOR - A controller for energizing a vehicle door lock indicator is provided wherein in a power source OFF state, energization of in-vehicle equipment activated by energization is cut off, energization control means cuts off energization of electric display means, energization of which has started at the time of switching when lock state detection means has detected switching from the locked state to the unlocked state, when a predetermined time has elapsed from the time of the switching, and in a power source ON state, energization of the in-vehicle equipment is enabled, as long as the lock state detection means detects the unlocked state, the energization control means continues the energized state of the electric display means even after the predetermined time has elapsed. Thus, when a power source is in an ON state, an unlocked state is clearly displayed, and a door can be prevented from opening undesirably. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233146 | RESTROOM STALL OCCUPANCY INDICATOR SYSTEM - The restroom stall occupancy indicator system includes a latch coupled to a stall door and movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. A sensor is responsive to selected positioning of the latch and communications the position information to a transmitter. The transmitter then relays the position information to a receiver coupled to an indicator. The indicator, in turn, is responsive to the received position information to provide a first visual identification when the latch is in the unlocked position and a second visual identification when the latch is in the locked position. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233147 | ACTUATOR FOR VEHICLE LATCH AND MULTI-FUNCTION RACK FOR USE WITH THE ACTUATOR - An actuator for a latch is provided, the actuator having: a motor operatively coupled to a gear train; and a rack moveably mounted to the actuator for linear movement with respect to a housing of the actuator, wherein the gear train comprises: a worm; a worm gear and a pinion gear, wherein the pinion gear is rotatably mounted to the worm gear and the pinion gear has a plurality of teeth configured to engage a portion of the rack, wherein the axis of rotation of the worm is perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the worm gear and the pinion gear and wherein the rack is configured to operatively couple the gear train to a locking lever of the latch and the rack also has a cam surface configured to actuate a switch as the rack is moved by the gear train. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233148 | PADLOCK WITH INDICATION DEVICE - A padlock includes a shell, a shackle, a limit knob, an indicator and a lock core. The shell includes an opening in a wall thereof The shackle includes a long section movably inserted in the shell, and a short section extended from the long section and located out of the shell. The limit knob is partly received in the shell via the opening and includes a button located out of the shell. The indicator is disposed on the limit knob and capable of moving to a predetermined position which is out of the shell. The lock core includes a rotor configured to be driven by a key so as to move the limit knob to a first position where the button of the limit knob keeps the shackle from rotating and a second position where the button of the limit knob allows the shackle to rotate. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233149 | Support Device Having Variable Security Level - A support apparatus having a variable security level, including a tray structured for receiving a portable electronic device, the tray having a mounting interface structure on an outside backing surface thereof. An unsecurable retainer mechanism is structured for releasably retaining the portable electronic device in the tray. A variable level security mechanism is structured for securably retaining the portable electronic device in the tray, the variably securable latching element including: a latching element that is movable between a latched configuration relative to the tray for securably latching the portable electronic device in the tray, and an unlatched configuration, a plunger-type security element that is movable between a secured configuration for alternatively securing the latching element in the latched and unlatched configurations thereof, and an unsecured configuration, and a lock element that is coupled to the security element for alternatively locking the security element in the secured and unsecured configurations thereof. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233150 | MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR - The invention relates to a motor vehicle door comprising a motor vehicle door lock ( | 2015-08-20 |
20150233151 | MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR LOCK - The invention relates to a motor vehicle door lock, having at least one housing ( | 2015-08-20 |
20150233152 | LATCH HOUSING WITH INTEGRAL ATTACHMENT FEATURE - A latch, having: an actuator housing configured to be “snap fit” or coupled to a latch housing of the latch. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233153 | RETRACTABLE HANDLE ARRANGEMENT - A handle arrangement for a vehicle comprising: a handle moveable between a slowed position and a deployed position; a drive mechanism for controlling the handle position; a sensor for detecting a force applied to the handle when in the deployed position, which force is directed so as to urge the handle into the stowed position; wherein upon detecting the force the handle arrangement is arranged to move the handle from the deployed position to the stowed position. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233154 | RETRACTABLE HANDLE ARRANGEMENT - A retractable handle arrangement comprising a handle comprising a first end and a second end and feeing movable between stowed and deployed positions; the handle being pivotally mounted about a handle pivot axis disposed between the first and second ends; an operating member extending from the handle: a first lever arm for moving the handle from the stowed position to the deployed position; a second lever arm for operating a release mechanism in response to movement of the handle from the deployed position to an operative position; and a drive mechanism; wherein the drive mechanism is coupled to the first fever arm and operable, in use, to cause the first lever arm to operatively engage with the operating member to move the handle from the stowed position to the deployed position; and wherein the operating member is arranged to operatively engage with the second lever arm when the handle is moved from the deployed position to an operative position. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233155 | MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR LOCK AND METHOD FOR SELECTIVELY OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR LOCK WITH OR WITHOUT A SECURITY DEVICE - The invention relates to a motor vehicle door lock which is equipped with a locking mechanism ( | 2015-08-20 |
20150233156 | MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR LOCK - The subject matter of the present invention is a motor vehicle door lock, the basic construction of which is equipped with a locking mechanism ( | 2015-08-20 |
20150233157 | MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR LOCK - A motor vehicle door lock comprising a locking mechanism ( | 2015-08-20 |
20150233158 | MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR LATCH DEVICE - A motor vehicle door latch device which comprises a body, a latch and a pawl. The pawl engages with the latch to prevent the latch from turning. The pawl comprises a core and a synthetic-resin portion. A releasing portion is disposed on a basic axial portion of a core. The releasing portion is formed together with the core or the synthetic-resin portion in order to reduce the associated manufacturing costs and weight of the device. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233159 | Case Latch Assembly - A case latch assembly, comprises:
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20150233160 | Force Closer - Placing a newborn in a crib and hoping for a full night of sleep can be difficult enough, but to have your child start crying because of the ‘click’ of a closing door latch can be frustrating. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233161 | HINGE FOR FURNITURE - Hinge for furniture, comprising at least one pair of leaves ( | 2015-08-20 |
20150233162 | HINGE DEVICE AND FOLDABLE DISPLAY APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME - A foldable display apparatus is provided. The foldable display apparatus includes a flexible display panel, first body configured to support a left portion of a flexible display panel, and second body configured to support a right portion of the flexible display panel, first and second frames configured to surround portions of outlines of the first and second bodies, a hinge member configured to hinge-connect the first and second frames with each other in a foldable manner, and first and second supports having sides hinge-connected to the first and second frames, and configured to form an accommodation space in which a folded portion of the flexible display panel is folded to form a curvature at a first position at which the first and second bodies are folded, and to support the folded portion of the flexible display panel at a second position at which the first and second bodies are unfolded. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233163 | Folding door trolley - A trolley for use with a folding door to suspend the door from an overhead track. The trolley has a mounting post for use in connecting the trolley to a folding door with a cylindrical mounting axle extending from the post. The trolley has a wheel unit comprising a short wheel axle with a wheel rotatably mounted at each end. The wheel unit is mounted on the post with the mounting axle on the post extending through the wheel axle between the wheels. The post is rotatable relative to the wheel unit. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233164 | Hinge device for doors, shutters and the like - A hinge device includes a first fixed tubular half-shell having a working chamber defining a longitudinal axis, a second tubular half-shell rotatable about the longitudinal axis, a pivot rotating unitarily with the latter which includes a single pass-through actuating member having a helical shape, a plunger member slidable along the longitudinal axis, and a tubular bushing having a pair of guide cam slots. A pin inserted within the pass-through actuating member is provided to allow the mutual engagement of the pivot and the bushing. The first tubular half-shell includes an end portion susceptible to rotatably support the pivot, the second tubular half-shell and the bushing are coaxially coupled to each other, and the bushing and the first tubular half-shell are mutually unitarily coupled. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233165 | DOOR CHECKER DEVICE FOR USE IN AUTOMOBILES - A door checker device for use in automobiles which includes a fixing member attached to one side of the car body, a checker arm having one end hinge-coupled to the fixing member to be rotated, wherein the checker arm is disposed between a door and the car body, and a door checker attached to one side of the door side and engaged with the checker arm to slid along the longitudinal direction of the checker arm, wherein the door checker allows the door to maintain a stationary state at a predetermined position in the swing trajectory of the door. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233166 | GATE WITH FAN OUT OPENING SYSTEM - In the opening phase the problem which often arises with gates and window frames is the space they occupy, whether they have hinged doors, whether it be of sliding doors in horizontal or vertical direction. The invention applied to gates and windows consists of a system of opening as a hand fan that makes disappear the doors in a minimum of space such that they can be integrated in the column of a gate or in the section of a wall. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233167 | VEHICLE HAVING OPENING-CLOSING CONTROL FUNCTION - A vehicle such as an automobile includes: a vehicle body having an opening; an opening-closing member that closes the opening; a drive member that drives the opening-closing member so as to open and/or close the opening; a controller that controls the drive member to control the opening-closing member between a fully open position and a fully closed position; and an elastic member provided at a mating portion of the closed opening-closing member and the vehicle body and inserted between the closed opening-closing member and the vehicle body. The controller controls the drive member in a stopping state of the vehicle and opens the opening-closing member from the fully closed position so as to reduce a pressure acting upon the elastic member. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233168 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF INTERIOR WINDOW FRAMING - An interior window framing system comprising a standardized frame having predetermined dimensions proportionate to a standard window. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233169 | WINDOW MULL SYSTEM - A system for mulling a plurality of fenestration assemblies in an opening includes a first fenestration assembly having a top surface and a first groove extending therein and a second fenestration assembly having a top surface and a second groove extending therein. A mull connector operatively connects the first fenestration assembly and second fenestration assembly together. A sealing cap is positioned on top of the mull connector and includes a first portion positioned on a first side of a line groove line defined by the first groove and the second groove, and a second portion positioned on the second opposite side of the line groove. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233170 | TILT AND TURN WINDOW SYSTEM HAVING DAMPER - Disclosed is a tilt and turn window system having a damper, which can prevent each corner portion of a window frame from being damaged by shock generated when a window is closed on the window frame in a super high-rise building to which high wind pressure is applied. To this end, the T-T (Tilt & Turn) window system having a damper, includes a window frame; a window which is coupled to the window frame so as to be closed and opened in a T-T manner; and a damper which is disposed at at least one side of the window frame so as to be contacted with a surface of the window. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233171 | DOOR SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MAKING - According to some embodiments, a multi-panel door system includes a fixed panel and an active panel. Both panels are secured to the astragal of the door frame by securement members driven into and through hinges connected to the active panel, through the astragal, and into the fixed panel. The securement members are driven through a middle portion of the astragal stem in order to align the fixed and active panels in a recessed position with respect to the door frame. The fixed panel and the active panel are coplanar. Hinge support plates are placed between the hinges and the astragal and communicate forces transmitted through the securement members into deeper portions of the astragal. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233172 | ASSEMBLY FOR CLOSING AN OPENING - An assembly for closing an opening comprising a door panel adapted for sliding movement between an open position and a closed position, a first extendable member located at a first edge of the opening and extendable towards an opposed second edge of the opening, and a second extendable member located at the second edge of the opening and extendable towards the first edge of the opening, and wherein the door panel includes a stop member attached thereto and movable therewith, the location of the stop member defining the limit of movement of the first extendable member towards the second edge of the opening, and the limit of movement of the second extendable member towards the first edge of the opening. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233173 | Spacer for Insulating Glazing Unit - A flexible spacer body has two opposing faces adapted to engage the inner surfaces of glazing structures to define an insulating glazing unit. The spacer body may be desiccated polymeric foam such as a silicone foam rubber or EPDM. An adhesive capable of bonding the spacer body to the glazing structure is carried by both of the faces. The adhesive may be from about 0.050 mm to about 1.524 mm thick. The adhesive material also has the properties of low argon gas and low moisture permeability. The adhesive comprises polymers where butyl rubber and/or polyisobutylene polymers together make up the majority of the polymers. The adhesive may also comprise other materials as needed to make it pressure sensitive and to impart a water resistant bond to glass glazing structures. The space assembly may include additional materials to secure the adhesive to the spacer body. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233174 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SPACERS FOR INTER-PANE CAVITY OF VACUUM INSULATING GLASS UNITS AND VACUUM INSULATING GLASS UNITS INCORPORATING SAME - A vacuum insulating glass unit comprises a first lite of transparent material having an inner surface and a periphery and a second lite of transparent material having an inner surface and a periphery. The second lite is spaced apart from the first lite to define a cavity between the opposing inner surfaces. An edge seal assembly hermetically joins the peripheries continuously around the cavity. A plurality of stand-offs are disposed within the cavity, each stand-off having a filament body having a rectangular cross-section including a relatively flat top surface, a relatively flat bottom surface, and relatively flat sides. The filament body has a curved shape, when viewed perpendicular to the inner surfaces. At least one adherence point on one of the top surface or bottom surface of the filament body is affixed to at least one of the inner surfaces of the adjacent first or second lites. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233175 | Door Seal - A sealing assembly is disclosed for a hinged door which is pivotable over a door threshold when closed. The sealing assembly includes a plurality of elements located within a channel positionable adjacent an edge of the door. The elements include an actuator responsive to closing of the door, the actuator having at least one connector rod extending along the channel and being movable longitudinally within the channel in response to the door closing. The or each rod is connected to at least one pivotable arm comprising rigid sections divided by flexible joints, the other end of the arm being connected to a sealing member. The or each arm is flexible such that as the or each connector rod moves along the channel, part of the arm flexes vertically thereby imparting and maintaining vertical pressure on the sealing member during use. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233176 | SUPPORT DEVICE FOR PROTECTING WINDOW GLASS - Disclosed a support device for protecting window glass. The support device for protecting window glass comprises: a main body for supporting the window glass; a plurality of extension belts which extend radially from the main body, each with a first end detachably fastened thereto; and suction plates constituted at each of the other ends of the extension belts. The main body for supporting the window glass has: a first member which is height adjustable and to which the ends of each of the plurality of extension belts are fastened; and a suction plate of a second member which is provided on a surface on one side of the first member, and is constituted so as to make contact with the window glass. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233177 | ENERGY-EFFICIENT FENESTRATION ASSEMBLIES - Energy-efficient fenestration assemblies that effectively secure substrates, such as window films, are described. The fenestration assembly includes: (1) a base frame capable of having secured thereon a substrate; and (2) a tensioner capable of engaging with the base frame such that when the base frame has secured thereon the substrate, the tensioner places the substrate under tension relative to the base frame. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233178 | CORD-LESS SCROLLING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SCROLLING OPERATION WIRE OF WINDOW CURTAIN - The operation wire scrolling device includes a resilient member with has a first end and a second end. The scrolling force of the first end is larger than that of the second end. The second end of the resilient member is securely wrapped to the central pin of the scrolling member, and the first end of the resilient member is securely wrapped to the side pin of the scrolling member. When the operation wire is pulled, the second end of the resilient member does not pull the first end of the resilient member so that the position of the curtain is set. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233179 | LIGHT ADJUSTING ROLLER BLIND DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING THE SAME - A light adjusting roller blind device has a support assembly, and a driving assembly, an adjusting mechanism and a blind assembly mounted on the support assembly. A blind of the blind assembly can be adjusted by simply detaching a second holding part from a first holding part and then releasing a first rope. The blind can be stably lowered along with the releasing of the first rope. Therefore, it is easy and convenient for the user to adjust the blind of the light adjusting roller blind device. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233180 | Ladder legs and adjustable leg extension ladder levelers - Improvements to the leg extension of an adjustable ladder leveler and, more generally, improvements to ladder legs. A shoe with fastener holes to reduce leg slippage. A shoe with a claw that folds to be parallel to the ladder leg and then slides upward with respect to the leg thereby becoming locked into position so that it cannot move away from being parallel so long as weight is applied on the ladder. Increased length and modified shape on the distal ends of control levers on the extendable leg ladder leveler so that the levers can be operated with a foot and do not require hand operation. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233181 | RELEASABLE COUPLING FOR LADDER SECTION AND THE LIKE - A coupling (1) for joining together two sections of a ladder or the like, said coupling comprising a female socket ( | 2015-08-20 |
20150233182 | Downhole Depth Measurement Using Tilted Ribs - A system, method and apparatus for using a tool in a borehole is disclosed. The tool is disposed in the borehole. The tool includes a member rotatable substantially independently of the tool. The member is slidably coupled to a wall of the borehole. The tool is conveyed through the borehole to produce a rotation of the member as a result of the slidable coupling between the member and the wall of the borehole. A parameter of axial motion is determined from an angle of rotation of the member. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233183 | DIRECT PULLBACK DEVICES AND METHOD OF HORIZONTAL DRILLING - An apparatus for horizontal directional drilling includes a housing and a sonde transmitter mounted in the housing. The housing includes a main fluid channel to permit a flow of a fluid therethrough. The apparatus further includes a fluid outlet at the front of the housing in communication with the main fluid channel and adapted to emit fluid. from the front of the housing during pilot bore operations. The housing further includes a plurality of fluid ports in fluid communication with the main fluid channel and adapted to emit fluid from the housing during pullback operations. Drill bits, drill bit adapters adapters, swivel connectors, and tow heads adapted to be coupled to the drill bits for direct pullback operations, as well as methods of direct pullback operations during horizontal direction drilling are also provided. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233184 | SYSTEM FOR REGULATION AND CONTROL OF WATER PRESSURE AND FLOW RATE IN A HIGH PRESSURE WATER APPLICATION - A water bypass valve and system for regulation and control of water pressure and water flow rate in high pressure water applications having a water pressure safety relief valve. An operator may select a desired water pressure setting in an operator interface. The water system may be controlled by a computer processor that receives pressure data from a transducer in a high pressure discharge line and a speed sensor at a water pump drive shaft. The water bypass valve, controlled by the computer processor, may regulate water flowing back to the water supply tank, allowing the safety relief valve to remain closed over a wide range of water pump operating speeds. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233185 | DRILL BIT APPARATUS TO CONTROL TORQUE ON BIT - In accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure, a drill bit for drilling a wellbore in a subterranean formation comprises a plurality of cutters disposed at a contact face of the drill bit. Each of the cutters has a cutting face arranged to cut into the formation when the drill bit is rotated about an axis of rotation passing through the contact face during drilling of the wellbore. At least one of the cutters located inside a gauge portion of the drill bit is machine to form a substantially flat surface that intersects with the cutting face of the cutting and defines a cutting edge of the cutting face of the cutter. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233186 | DRILL BIT - A rotating bit with cutters used in drilling operations to advance a borehole in the earth. The bit includes column cutters in the bit body in a recessed central area. The column cutters contact a column of borehole material that is formed during operation. The column cutters are oriented to fracture the column, producing larger cuttings or chips, and to exert a force on the column to limit lateral movement of the bit during operation. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233187 | FRAC PLUG MILL BIT - A fixed cutter bit for milling a frac plug includes a body and a face. The face includes a base surface and a plurality of cutter support structures extending from the base surface. Each cutter support structure has a peripheral portion and an inner portion disposed radially internal of the peripheral portion. At least one first-type cutter is supported by each peripheral portion; at least one second-type cutter is supported by each inner portion. The first type cutter is adapted to mill a harder material than the second-type cutter, and the first-type is different from the second-type. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233188 | Downhole Mills and Improved Cutting Structures - A drill bit for cutting through a downhole metal structure includes a bit body having a central axis and a bit face. The bit body is configured to rotate about the central axis in a cutting direction. In addition, the bit includes a cutting structure disposed on the bit face. The cutting structure includes a plurality of circumferentially spaced blades and a plurality of primary cutter elements mounted to each blade. Each primary cutter element has a forward-facing primary cutting face. Each primary cutter element is made of a whisker ceramic composite. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233189 | RESISTING COLLAPSE OF DOWNHOLE TOOLS - A downhole tool includes a housing including a connection for coupling with a conveyance that extends from a terranean surface into a wellbore; a first tubular member coupled with the housing, the first tubular member including a first compound cylinder; and a second tubular member coupled with the housing and concentrically positioned radially adjacent the first tubular member, the second tubular member including a second compound cylinder, the first and second tubular members defining a pressure chamber between an inner surface of the first tubular member and an outer surface of the second tubular member. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233190 | Multilateral Y-Block System - A technique utilizes a Y-block which is coupled with a lateral tubing string and a main tubing string. The Y-block comprises features which facilitate service and/or production operations. In well applications, the Y-block may comprise a pressure housing and a recessed bypass slot disposed along an exterior of the Y-block. A control line is positioned in the recessed bypass slot to facilitate control functions along the lateral tubing string. The recessed bypass slot enables routing of a control line without forming a splice along the control line. In other applications, the Y-block may utilize additional or other features which facilitate the desired operations. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233191 | PRESSURE EQUALIZATION APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A pressure equalization apparatus can include separate longitudinal bores which form a continuous flowpath, the flowpath alternating direction between the bores, and the bores being interconnected at opposite ends thereof. A well system can include a well tool with a chamber therein containing an assembly in a dielectric fluid, and a pressure equalization apparatus including a flowpath having one end connected to the chamber, and the other end connected to a source of a another fluid, the flowpath extending in opposite directions between the flowpath ends through multiple separate bores. A method of installing a well tool can include attaching a mandrel to the well tool, then lowering the well tool at least partially into the well suspended from the mandrel, and then securing a pressure equalization apparatus to the mandrel, a flowpath of the apparatus being connected to a chamber of the well tool containing an assembly. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233192 | Dual Member Pipe Joint For A Dual Member Drill String - A dual member drill string having a plurality of dual member drill string sections for use in horizontal directional drilling operations. Each drill string section having an outer member and an inner member that is rotatable independently of the outer member. The outer member has a pin end and a box end. The inner member has a pin end disposed within the pin end of the outer member and a box end disposed within the box end of the outer member. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233193 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUBSEA HOSE REPLACEMENT - Systems and methods for replacing a hose coupled to a BOP located subsea are provided. Embodiments include coupling an electromechanical tool to a hose fitting coupled to the BOP, and rotating, with the electromechanical tool, a first swivel fitting with respect to the hose fitting until a first hose is decoupled from the hose fitting. Some embodiments may also include coupling, with the electromechanical tool, a second swivel fitting to the hose fitting to couple a second hose to the hose fitting. The second swivel fitting may be rotated with respect to the hose fitting until the second hose is securely coupled to the hose fitting. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233194 | Non-Marking Pipeline Slips - Non-marking slips for engaging a pipe surface for failsafe support in a first direction, comprising the pipe surface having a pipe centerline, one or more slip segments having a first slip surface which proximately conforms to the pipe surface, a tapered slip surface at a taper angle to the pipe centerline, the taper angle having a taper angle sine, a first coefficient of friction between the pipe surface and the first slip surface, a slip body having one or more slip body tapered surfaces proximately parallel to the tapered slip surface, a low friction bearing material between the slip body tapered surface and the tapered slip surface such that there is a second coefficient of friction between the slip body tapered surface and the tapered slip surface, such that the combination of the second coefficient of friction plus the taper angle sine is less than the first coefficient of friction, such that when loaded from a first direction, slippage will occur between the slip body tapered surface and the tapered slip surface causing an increase in the normal load between the first slip surface and the pipe surface and therefore load supporting friction. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233195 | TRANSFER SLEEVE FOR COMPLETIONS LANDING SYSTEMS - A tubular handling system and method for handling tubulars are provided. The tubular handling system includes a load transfer sleeve. The load transfer sleeve includes a body defining an inner diameter and a tapered bowl extending outward from the inner diameter, with the bowl defining a landing surface. The load transfer sleeve also includes a load bushing comprising a plurality of load bushing segments that are slidable along the bowl. The load bushing radially expands and contracts by axial translation of the plurality of load bushing segments relative to the body. Further, the plurality of load bushing segments each define an axial engagement surface configured to engage an upset of a tubular and a landing surface that engages the landing surface of the bowl when the axial engagement surface engages the upset. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233196 | FLUID DISPLACEMENT TOOL AND METHOD - A riser displacement and cleaning tool assembly ( | 2015-08-20 |