41st week of 2019 patent applcation highlights part 29 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20190309868 | SELF-OBSTRUCTING FLAMMABLE FLUID CARRYING CONDUIT - The present invention is directed to improved assembly for transporting flammable fluids. In an example, the assembly comprises a conduit, a liner, and a core. The liner comprises a material that contracts in response to an elevation in temperature. In an example, the liner comprises a material that expands in response to an elevation in temperature. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309869 | SOLENOID VALVE WITH MANUAL OVERRIDE FUNCTIONALITY THAT HAS COOPERATING LATCH AND RELEASE HANDLES - A solenoid valve includes a manually operable override with a latch handle that comprises a profile for, in a latched position, latching a valve core by having the profile block an operator part of the valve core in a longitudinal direction, and that is biased towards its latched position, preferably by means of gravitational forces acting upon it. The profile includes a recessed hook portion for, in an unlatched position, abutting sideways against the operator part for limiting the latch handle to move towards its latched position. A release handle is movably connected to the latch handle from a starting towards a release position for forcing the operator part to slide along the hook portion in the longitudinal direction until it no longer abuts sideways against the operator part and releases the biased latch handle. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309870 | VALVE DEVICE - The application relates to a valve device, in particular for a cooling water system of a motor vehicle, comprising a housing, which has an inflow connection and a first outflow connection and a second outflow connection, and comprising a valve, which is mounted in the housing so as to shift in the axial direction, said valve having a cylindrical main part, at each end of which a valve element is arranged in order to close one of the connections in a first sliding end position of the valve and another one of the connections in a second sliding end position of the valve, and having a first spring element, which biases the valve in the direction of the first sliding end position, and having a thermally activatable actuator element, which is designed to push the valve against the force of the spring element, in the direction of the second sliding end position, upon being activated. A provision is that the first spring element and the actuator element, which is designed as a second spring element, are each axially tensioned between one of the valve elements and a bearing web protruding radially inwards from the housing. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309871 | Valve and Valve Arrangement - A valve includes a flow chamber and an actuating chamber, and a connecting valve opening. An actuating element can close or open the valve opening. An SMA element and a restoring element move the actuating element in opposite directions. A first area of the flow chamber is attachable to an air supply unit, and a second area of the flow chamber is attachable to a media reservoir and to atmosphere to release air from the flow chamber via an opening. An actuator coupled with the actuating element selectively connects the opening to atmosphere or closes the opening. A first check valve prevents fluid from flowing back from the second area of the flow chamber through the valve opening into the first area of the flow chamber when the actuating element is in the opening position. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309872 | THERMOSTATIC VALVE FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A thermostatic valve for an internal combustion engine, including a housing with a plurality of coolant connections for connection to a coolant circuit of the internal combustion engine, a valve element which is mounted movably in the housing such that a movement of the valve element, at least two coolant connections of the housing are either connectable to one another or separable from one another, an expansion element which is arranged in order, during the operation of the internal combustion engine, to enter into thermal contact with coolant circulating in the coolant circuit, wherein, in the event of a heat-induced expansion, the expansion element moves the valve element in the housing in order to connect the at least two coolant connections, wherein a controllable heating device is provided such that the expansion element can be heated in order to move the valve element. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309873 | ACTUATED VALVE MECHANISM FOR FLUID FLOW CONTROL - A motorized metering valve actuation mechanism having a drive motor with a drive motor spur gear and a metering valve an idler spur gear. In operation, the drive motor turns the drive motor spur gear which turns the idler spur gear to adjust flow through the metering valve. The idle spur gear moves up and down along the face of the drive motor spur gear as the metering valve is opened or closed. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309874 | FIRE SPRINKLER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY - Provided herein is a fire sprinkler support assembly for use with a fire suppression device. The fire sprinkler support assembly can comprise a bracket bar; and a bracket assembly coupled to at least one end of the bracket bar, the bracket assembly including: a first plate oriented substantially perpendicular to the bracket bar, the first plate having a first end coupled to the bracket bar and a second end; a second plate actionable relative to the first plate, the second plate having first and second ends, wherein the first end of the second plate extends through a first opening in the first plate; and a fastener coupling the first plate to the second plate, the fastener extending through corresponding fastener openings in the first plate and the second plate. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309875 | Extensible flexible hose, and method and production line for continuously manufacturing thereof - A hose that includes an inner layer and an outer layer made of an elastic polymeric material, and a textile reinforcement layer interposed between the inner and the outer layers. The inner layer and the outer layer are reciprocally coupled to form a unitary tubular member, within which the textile reinforcement layer is embedded. The unitary tubular member has an elasticity such to automatically elongate under the working pressure given by the liquid flowing therethrough to increase its original length and to automatically recover once the working pressure stops. The textile reinforcement layer is adapted to move from a rest configuration when the working pressure stops to a working configuration when the unitary tubular member elongates under the working pressure, and vice versa. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309876 | SHOCK-ABSORBING FLEXIBLE PIPE - A shock-absorbing flexible pipe includes a corrugated metal pipe and a buckle hose. The buckle hose is sleeved and connected with the corrugated metal pipe. An inner knitted hose is arranged between the buckle hose and the corrugated metal pipe. The inner knitted hose at least partially has a double-layer or multi-layer knitted mesh structure. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309877 | TUBE JOINTS, BRAZED TUBE JOINT ASSEMBLIES, AND METHODS OF MAKING TUBE JOINTS - A tube joint includes a first member and a second member. The first member has a bore defining an inner diameter. The second member has a first outer surface defining a first outer diameter with two or more helical protrusions extending radially from the first outer diameter. The two or more helical protrusions collectively define a second outer diameter. The second outer diameter of the second member is larger than the inner diameter of the first member by an amount sufficient to center and retain the second member within the bore of the first member. Brazed tube joint assemblies and methods of making brazed tube joints are also described. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309878 | AUTONOMOUS CONNECTION EVALUATION AND AUTOMATED SHOULDER DETECTION FOR TUBULAR MAKEUP - A method of connecting a first threaded tubular to a second threaded tubular includes engaging the threads of the tubulars and rotating the first tubular relative to the second tubular to makeup a threaded connection. The method further includes, during makeup of the threaded connection: measuring time, measuring torque applied to the connection, and measuring turns of the first tubular. The method further includes using a programmable logic controller for: evaluating at least one of the measured turns, measured torque, and measured time for at least one of a discontinuity, a torque spike, and a torque drop and accepting or rejecting the connection based on the evaluation. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309879 | FITTING DEVICE FOR MAKING CONNECTION TUBE - A pipe-fitting device according to the present invention includes a fitting body, a fixing nut, and a collet. A first end of the fitting body is rotatably connected to an outer circumferential surface of a first pipe, and a second end of the fitting body surrounds an outer surface of a second pipe. A first end of the fixing nut is rotatably connected to an outer circumferential surface of the fitting body, and a second end of the fixing nut surrounds the outer surface of the second pipe. The collet is provided inside the fixing nut and presses the second pipe when the fixing nut is rotated and tightened. The collet includes a seating portion provided inside the fixing nut, a bending portion in which a bending groove is formed, a pressing portion which presses and seals the second pipe, and a protecting portion which protects the pressing portion. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309880 | CABLE CONNECTOR ATTACHMENT - A cable connector attachment is provided, the attachment including at least a hose fitting, wherein said hose fitting is swedged into an associated cable and threaded into a CCP; and a set screw, wherein said set screw is inserted into the hose fitting to ensure the CCP cannot vibrate loose. Optimally the set screw is a tapered screw, so that greater force is applied to the terminus end. A braided hose is disposed in mechanical communication with a stainless hose fitting and secured using one or more fasteners. The hose is securely pressed completely inside the stainless hose fitting and then crimped, and a status signal is optimally provided by a crimp machine when a predefined crimp has been completed, thereby notifying the operator of such status. Optimally the crimp measures between about 1.1-about 1.2 inches. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309881 | FITTING DEVICE FOR MAKING CONNECTION TUBE THAT CAN FINE POSITION ADJUSTMENT OF THE TUBE - A tube fitting device for facilitating tube connection position determination includes a fitting body, a pair of fixing nuts, and an O-ring. The fitting body has a cylindrical channel portion into which a first tube and a second tube may be inserted, the cylindrical channel portion comprising an accommodation groove formed therein. Each fixing nut is rotatably coupled to a respective open end of the fitting body and surrounds the first tube and the second tube, respectively. The O-ring is mounted on the accommodation groove and has an inner diameter smaller than that of the cylindrical channel portion such that the inner surface of the O-ring protrudes inside the fitting body to facilitate determining positions of the first tube and the second tube to be inserted into the cylindrical channel of the fitting body. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309882 | Separation-Resistant Pipe Joint with Enhanced Ease of Assembly - A joint having a male joint member and female joint member with enhanced ease of assembly, in which a raised stop on the male joint member is limited to displacement between a constriction on the female joint member and a locking ring segment, in which the locking ring segment and constriction are separated by an unobstructed traverse region that allows the male joint member to slide axially when under stress without separation from the female joint member, and in which a compressible spacer is installed between the male joint member and female joint member to ensure that the raised stop is installed in an intermediate position between the constriction and the locking ring segment. The compressible spacer withstands forces associated with assembly but allows the joint to compress during extreme events to prevent failure of the joint during extreme events, such as earthquakes, floods, and landslides. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309883 | PIPE-FITTING DEVICE FOR CONNECTING PIPES HAVING DIFFERENT DIAMETERS - A pipe-fitting device capable of easily connecting pipes having different diameters includes a fitting body and a pair of fixing nuts. The fitting body includes a first channel portion having a first inner diameter formed in a first inner side of the fitting body, a second channel portion having a second inner diameter formed in a second inner side of the fitting body, the second inner diameter being smaller than the first inner diameter such that a step is formed inside the fitting body at the boundary between the first channel portion and the second channel portion. Each fixing nut is rotatably coupled to a corresponding open end of the fitting body and configured to fix the corresponding one of the first pipe and the second pipe through rotational tightening. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309884 | CABLE TIE - A cable tie has a head piece and a strap, which can be pushed into the head piece, thereby fixing itself in a latching manner, wherein a wedge-shaped compensation piece, which can be positioned in the region of the head piece, is threaded onto the strap in order to bound a hollow space together with the strap. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309885 | FLEXIBLE DOUBLE WALLED HOSE CONNECTION - A flexible conduit for transporting fluids in a fluid system, such a fluid system on an aircraft, and methods of assembling the flexible conduit described. The flexible conduit can include a flexible inner hose for transporting a fluid. The flexible inner hose can be surrounded by a flexible outer wall which can contain any leakage of fluid from the flexible inner hose. The flexible inner hose and the flexible outer wall can be coupled on each end to ferrules. Swage rings can be swaged to secure the flexible inner hose and the flexible outer wall to the ferrules. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309886 | Device For Connecting Pipe Ends Of Double-Walled Pipes - The invention relates to a device for connecting pipe ends ( | 2019-10-10 |
20190309887 | Fastening Device For Measuring Apparatuses On Pipes - A device for fastening a measuring apparatus on pipes, in particular a butt weld seam checking measuring apparatus, containing a housing for accommodating the measuring, control, and/or drive units and a clamp, wherein the clamp is designed as a ring segment, wherein the clamp is attached in the radial direction over a pipe external diameter, wherein the clamp has a pre-tension in the installed state. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309888 | Thread Protector - An apparatus and method for protecting exposed threads of a material. The apparatus having a base, a body with at least one open end, and at least one protrusion. The protrusions may be spaced evenly along an inner or outer surface of the apparatus body at a fixed distance from the base. Additionally, the protrusions can be matched to a thread pattern to allow for quick attachment, or connection. The apparatus may be constructed of a metallic material or alloy, or a combination of metallic materials and alloys. The thread protector thread pattern can then be matched to the thread pattern on the material or item to be protected. Affixing the thread protector to the material or item to be protected could include turning the thread protector in a manner that secures, connects, or locks the protrusions with the thread patter of the material or item to be protected. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309889 | INHIBITION OF BACTERIAL GROWTH IN PIPELINES - Use fresh water or water with sufficiently reduced salinity to trigger burst of bacterial cell wall due to osmotic pressure gradient. Combine the freshwater with conventional biocide treatment and pigging to increase the likelihood of killing the bacteria responsible for reservoir souring. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309890 | TENSION FIT INSULATION - An exemplary insulator for a flue of a residential oven includes a bendable insulating body having a first end, a second end, and a bending portion. A first cut is disposed between the bending portion and the first end and a second cut is disposed between the bending portion and the second end. The first cut is expandable to form a first opening and the second cut is expandable to form a second opening. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309891 | Thermal Insulation Material and Method for Its Production - A thermal insulation material is made of a plurality of insulating components. The plurality of insulating components includes a first insulating component made of wood shavings. The plurality of insulating components includes a second insulating component made of cellulose fibers, wherein the cellulose fibers are arranged in voids formed between the wood shavings. The cellulose fibers of the second insulating component are produced from decor paper or sanitary paper. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309892 | THERMAL INSULATED ICE HOLE WRAP DEVICES AND METHODS - Ice hole wraps configured to be positioned in a floor of an ice shelter are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, an ice hole wrap includes a first circular end, a second circular end, a cylindrical wall extending between the first and second ends, and a height extending between the first and second circular ends. The wall is foldable between a first configuration in which the cylinder has a first height between the first and second circular ends, and a second configuration in which the cylinder has a second height between the first and second circular ends. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309893 | Monitor Arm Coupling Unit for Coupling a Flat Panel Display Monitor to an End of a Monitor Arm of a Monitor Arm Stand, and Monitor Arm Stand Including Such a Monitor Coupling Unit - A monitor arm coupling unit ( | 2019-10-10 |
20190309894 | DISPLAY DEVICE AND STAND SET - A display device includes a display unit having a panel-shape, a stand supporting the display unit, an adjusting mechanism being attached to the display unit and enabling the display unit to move up and down relative to the stand and turn around the stand, a first fastening member fastening the adjusting mechanism to the stand, and a regulating mechanism regulating the display unit from descending relative to the stand when the first fastening member is removed. The regulating mechanism includes a projection being formed on one of the stand and the adjusting mechanism, and a recess being formed in the other of the stand and the adjusting mechanism and being fitted onto the projection. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309895 | DISPLAY MOUNT ASSEMBLY - A device for wall mounting television or another display includes a wall mounting portion, a display mounting portion, and an extending/contracting portion. The extending/contracting portion includes a lower arm, an upper arm, a front bracket, a wall mounting bracket, one or more gas springs, and a linear actuator. The one or more gas springs and the linear actuator are arranged selectively to retract and extend the display mounting portion. The lower arm includes protrusions for automatically straightening a display attached to the display mounting portion. The display mounting portion and the extending/contracting portion together include a mechanism for automatically adjusting azimuth of the display mounting portion to a pre-set position when the display mounting portion is lowered into a viewing position. The mechanism for automatically adjusting azimuth may include a set screw and a biasing spring. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309896 | METROLOGY GRADE LIGHT WEIGHT TRIPOD - A tripod and a method of stabilizing a collapsible stand are provided. The tripod includes three legs attached to a base that swing open to a predetermined angle against a positive stop. The legs are locked into place in the open position via a leg spreader that forces (or pre-stresses/pre-loads) the legs outward against the stops. The method includes the steps of pivoting the legs of the collapsible stand to an open pivotal position into engagement with a stop, applying a load upon the legs to force the legs against the stop, and maintaining the load upon the legs while the stand is in use. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309897 | SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR MOBILE DEVICES - Support system for mobile devices with a main body provided with a lower stop element, movable in a vertical direction with respect to the main body, two lateral stop elements simultaneously movable, in opposite directions, with respect to the main body, an elastic element acting on the lateral stop elements and which tend to move the latter two in a horizontal approaching direction of their respective front flanges, and an upper stop element mounted on the main body with the possibility of manual movement in a vertical direction. The support system may further include a power source and lighting elements integrated in the main body. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309898 | HANGING DEVICE FOR SIDING MEMBERS - A hanging device attachable to overlapping siding members to support an object. The hanging device includes a support portion having a body defining an outer surface and an inner surface. A retaining structure is on the outer surface of the body to support the object. A support protrusion extends outwardly from the inner surface of the body to abut against one of the siding members. An attachment portion has a first end attached to the body of the support portion and extends from the body to a second end. The second end has an engagement member being insertable between the siding members at a joint formed therebetween. The attachment portion has a curved segment along at least part of a length of the attachment portion defined between the first and second ends. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309899 | I-BEAM STORAGE BRACKET SYSTEM - The present invention is a bracket system constructed and arranged to provide an I-beam storage system. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309900 | GREASE REPLACEMENT METHOD AND GREASE SUCTION DEVICE - The present invention relates to a grease replacement method of replacing grease in a case ( | 2019-10-10 |
20190309901 | MOBILE WORK MACHINE WITH FLUID DRIP RETENTION - A mobile work machine which includes a lower protective belly plate and a machine component drawer located above the belly plate. The drawer has a bottom with at least one fluid drain aperture. A fluid drip retention tray is removably positioned below the drawer in a protected space above the belly plate. The machine component drawer and drip retention tray may each have a magnetically attractable bottom and magnets means preferably affixed to the bottom of the drawer to magnetically support the tray below the drawer. A drip retention tray is also provided for a wheel steering cylinder, the tray having a curved retainer portion which extends upwardly around the cylinder for a distance sufficient to retain the tray on said cylinder. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309902 | OIL CONDITIONER FOR REMOVING FLUID IMPURITIES - An oil conditioner is provided for removing impurities from oil, such as water, fuel and glycol, to increase engine life and efficiency. An evaporator assembly includes an upper plate, a lower plate, with a heater unit sandwiched between the two. To increase the efficiency of the evaporator assembly, materials are selected so that the upper plate thermal conductivity property is greater than the lower plate thermal conductivity property; and, optionally, the lower plate includes a reflective surface to direct thermal radiation toward the upper plate. This unique design enables oil conditioning with reduced power consumption and improved heating compared to existing technology. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309903 | HIGH PRESSURE TANK - A high pressure tank includes two ferrules, a resin liner that covers outer parts of the ferrules at both end parts of the resin liner to fixedly install the ferrules, and a CFRP reinforcing layer formed on an outer surface side of the resin liner and attached to the resin liner at a center of a body part of the resin liner. Two leading end parts of the resin liner covering the outer parts of the ferrules protrude from end openings provided at both end parts of the CFRP reinforcing layer. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309904 | METHOD FOR STORING HYDROGEN GAS, HYDROGENATION REACTOR AND TRANSPORT CONTAINER - A method for storing hydrogen gas includes the process steps pre-heating of an at least partially dehydrogenated hydrogen carrier material, storing the hydrogen gas in chemically bound form on the hydrogen carrier material as well as cooling and conditioning of the at least partially hydrogenated hydrogen carrier material. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309905 | LOW-TEMPERATURE TANK AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A low-temperature tank includes a container main body. The container main body includes a metal liner forming a storage space and a wall member formed of carbon fiber reinforced plastic wound on an outer peripheral surface of the metal liner. The metal liner includes a bent portion that extends in two directions intersecting each other on a surface thereof and that is bent to project toward the storage space. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309906 | LED LIGHT BULB WITH SEGMENTED LED FILAMENT - An LED light bulb, consisting of: a bulb shell, including a layer of luminescent material integrately formed in the material of the bulb shell; a bulb base, connected with the bulb shell; a stem with a stand extending to the center of the bulb shell, disposed in the bulb shell; a LED filament disposed in the bulb shell, at least a half of the LED filament is around a center axle of the LED light bulb, where the center axle of the LED light bulb is coaxial with the axle of the stand, and two conductive supports, each of the two conductive supports connected with the stem and the flexible LED filament; a driving circuit, electrically connected with both the two conductive supports and the bulb base; and a plurality of supporting arms respectively comprising two ends, an end of each of the supporting arm is connected to the stem and another end of each of the supporting arm is connected to the flexible LED filament. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309907 | LED LIGHT BULB HAVING MUTI-SECTION BENDING FILAMENT - A light bulb, consisting of: a lamp housing doped with a golden yellow material or its surface coated with a yellow film; a bulb base connected to the lamp housing; a stem connected to the bulb base and located in the lamp housing, the stem comprises a stand extending to the center of the lamp housing; and a single LED filament, disposed in the lamp housing, the LED filament comprising: a plurality of LED sections, each of the LED sections includes at least two LED chips that are electrically connected to each other by a wire; a plurality of conductive sections, each of the conductive sections is located between the two adjacent LED sections and configured to electrically connect the two adjacent LED sections; a plurality of supporting arms, each of the supporting arms comprises a first end and a second end opposite to the first end of the supporting arms, the first end of each of the supporting arms is connected with the stand while the second end of each of the supporting arms is connected with the LED filament; the base layer of the light conversion layer is formed from organosilicon-modified polyimide resin composition comprising an organosilicon-modified polyimide and a thermal curing agent. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309908 | Method and Assembly for Replacing Fluorescent Lights - End caps that attach to any standard tubing to facilitate mounting a tube with LEDs into an existing fluorescent lamp cabinet. The tube can be cut to a desired length. The end caps can be supported by the fluorescent fixtures or mounting brackets in the cabinet. An assembly comprising a light emitting diode (LED) lamp for replacing fluorescent tube lights. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309909 | LED lamp with a transparent tube and an end cap - An end cap for a retrofit LED lamp includes a transparent tube. An end cap is mounted to an end of the transparent tube. A pair of pins electrically and mechanically connects the LED lamp to a tube holder. The pair of pins extends through the end cap. A protective cap sits over the pair of pins thereby protecting the pair of pins from being touched by a user. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309910 | LED lamp for replacing a fluorescent tube lamp - A disconnector for an electric circuit having a first electrical contact and a second electrical contact for connecting or disconnecting an electric circuit connected to the first electrical contact and the second electrical contact. Each of the contacts have a first end with a base contact and a second end with a contact point for electrically connecting the first electrical contact to the second electrical contact. The disconnector has a isolating support for supporting the first electrical contact and the second electrical contact such that the first electrical contact is in touch with the second electrical contact at the contact points in a mechanically pre-loaded condition to connect the electric circuit electrically. The first electrical contact and the second electrical contact can be separated by a separator plate. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309911 | WAVELENGTH CONVERSION MEMBER AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR - Provided is a wavelength conversion member that can be adjusted in chromaticity readily and with high accuracy and a production method for the wavelength conversion member. A wavelength conversion member | 2019-10-10 |
20190309912 | LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE - A light emitting device includes: a plurality of LEDs arranged in rows and columns; and a wavelength converting member above the plurality of LEDs, the wavelength converting member comprising: a plurality of fluorescent portions arranged in rows and columns, and a light shielding portion between the plurality of fluorescent portions; wherein, in a top view, a first fluorescent portion among the plurality of fluorescent portions overlaps first and second adjacent LEDs among the plurality of LEDs. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309913 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING LIGHT SOURCE DEVICE - A method of manufacturing a light source device includes: providing a substrate having a plurality of light sources disposed thereon; causing the plurality of light sources to emit light; measuring a first light-intensity distribution of an entire surface that is in parallel to the substrate and located above the plurality of light sources; and based on a measured value of the first light-intensity distribution, forming a light-reflecting pattern above the plurality of light sources to obtain a second light-intensity distribution that is different from the first light-intensity distribution. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309914 | DEPLOYABLE, MULTI-SIDED ILLUMINATION DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS OF USE - An illumination device may include a body having twelve sides, the body being formed by a first body portion including six sides of the twelve sides, and a second body portion including six sides of the twelve sides. The first body portion and the second body portion may be coupled to one another at a first interface and at a second interface disposed radially inward of the first interface, wherein the first interface may be positioned in a plurality of planes, and wherein the second interface may be positioned in a single plane. At least a portion of each of the twelve sides may include a transparent window. The illumination device may include a resilient cover disposed around the body. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309915 | POWER DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR A LIGHT TOWER - A light tower includes a generator assembly including a prime mover, an alternator operably connected to the prime mover, the alternator configured to produce alternating current electrical energy, and a rectifier operably connected to the alternator and configured to convert alternating current electrical energy produced by the alternator to direct current electrical energy. At least one light emitting diode matrix is electrically connected to the generator assembly by an electrical connection, and a regulator is operably connected to the alternator and configured to detect a current of the direct current electrical energy in the electrical connection. In response to a detected current of the direct current electrical energy in the electrical connection, the regulator controls the alternator to adjust the current supplied to the at least one light emitting diode matrix. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309916 | LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE AND VEHICULAR LAMP COMPRISING SAME - A light emitting device and a vehicular lamp are provided. The light emitting device comprises: a first light emitting unit; a second light emitting unit separated from the first light emitting unit; and a sidewall surrounding side surfaces of the first and second light emitting units while adjoining the side surfaces of the first and second light emitting units, wherein the first light emitting unit and the second light emitting unit emit light have different peak wavelengths. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309917 | LED LIGHT FIXTURE FOR INDIRECT LIGHTING WITH ADAPTABLE BAFFLE STRUCTURE - An LED light fixture is disclosed with an elongated housing that forms a open lower light channel and an upper light channel that is juxtaposed to the open lower light channel with electronics cavity or conduit positioned there between. The LED light fixture preferably has an elongated reflective insert that extends through the open lower light channel and creates a reflection channel from which the indirect and reflected light is emitted and a detachable cover structure that includes a diffusion lens and a removable baffle structure that attaches to side walls of the upper light channel. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309918 | SPA FIXTURE LIGHTING SYSTEM - A spa fixture lighting system assembly includes a wall-fitting nut having a threaded inner circumferential portion and an interior radial seat, and a light source disposed on a light source seat selected from the group consisting of the interior radial seat, an exterior radial sidewall of the wall-fitting nut, or an exterior circumferential sidewall of the wall-fitting nut. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309919 | VEHICLE LAMP - An Fr turn lamp that is a vehicle lamp includes a first light guide and a second light guide. The first light guide is disposed in front of a light source in the direction of an optical axis. The second light guide has a connection end connected to a vehicle width direction outer side surface of the first light guide and extends outward in the vehicle width direction from the connection end. The first light guide has a reflecting surface configured to reflect a part of incident light from the light source toward the connection end of the second light guide. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309920 | LIGHT EMITTING MODULE WITH LIGHT GUIDE PLATE FOR AUTOMOTIVE HEADLIGHT - The present invention provides a light emitting module with a light guide plate for an automotive headlight, which light guide plate includes a front surface for exiting light; a rear surface positioned opposite to the front surface and used as a first light incidence surface for introducing a first light beam; and a side surface positioned at a side of the light guide plate and used as a second light incidence surface for introducing a second light beam. The light guide plate has a number of concave structures at the rear surface thereof for refracting the first light beam downwards towards the ground and for reflecting the second light beam forwards towards the front surface of the light guide plate. The overall output light beam pattern according to the present invention would appear to be uniform. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309921 | HEADLIGHT LENS FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE HEADLIGHT - A monolithic headlight lens is provided for a vehicle headlight with a light source, for example for a motor vehicle headlight, wherein the headlight lens includes a light entry face and a light exit face through which light that has entered into the light entry face exits from the headlight lens with a bright-dark boundary (HDG) without the headlight lens including any optical structure that is imaged as a bright-dark boundary (HDG). | 2019-10-10 |
20190309922 | LIGHT SOURCE WITH A PRIMARY LENS MADE OF SILICONE AND A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE LIGHT SOURCE - A light source, specifically an LED or laser diode with a light-emitting surface from which light can be emitted during operation of the light source. An optical element made of transparent material is provided, into which the light emitted by the surface can be beamed. The optical element is molded onto at least one surface formed on the light source using a molding method. A gap is formed between the light-emitting surface and optical element. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309923 | LIGHTING DEVICE FOR VEHICLES - A lighting device for vehicles with an elongate optical waveguide, with a light source associated with a first end of the optical waveguide, with a carrier plate bearing the light source and with a holder which is connected to the optical waveguide in an end region, wherein the optical waveguide is provided with an opaque casing at least in the end region, which has at least one fastener via which the optical waveguide is fastened to the holder. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309924 | LIT IMAGE PROJECTION DEVICES AND LAMP ASSEMBLIES CONTAINING THE SAME FOR GENERATION OF THREE DIMENSIONAL IMAGES - Lit image projection devices and lamp assemblies containing the same for generation of three dimensional images. A projection device of the present disclosure comprises one or more light sources, a rippled substrate defining a reflective surface, the reflective surface configured to reflect light source light from the one or more light sources as reflected light, and a first lenticular lens configured to receive the reflected light from the reflective surface, wherein the reflected light received by the first lenticular lens generates a three-dimensional lit image. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309925 | LIGHT SOURCE MODULE INCLUDING TRANSPARENT MEMBER WITH META-SURFACE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING THE SAME - In an embodiment, a light source module may include a substrate, a light emitter comprising a light source disposed on one surface of the substrate and including an array of light emitting elements configured to emit light, a support disposed on the one surface of the substrate and accommodating at least a portion of the light emitter, and a transparent member comprising transparent material disposed over the support. The transparent member may include a pattern layer disposed on a first surface of the transparent member and configured to change a pattern of the light output from the light emitting elements, and a first meta-surface disposed on a second surface of the transparent member and including a plurality of first unit structures configured to change an angle of the light that passed through the pattern layer. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309926 | COLLAPSIBLE SUSPENDED LIGHTING SYSTEM - A lighting system comprises a flexible support, such as a pair of fabric or web-like strips, and a plurality of tubular light sources supported by the flexible support. The flexible support may be hung from a support structure, and the tubular light sources will hang generally parallel to one another. Each tubular light source may include a plurality of LED chips, and power supply or conversion circuitry may also be disposed in the tubular light sources. Power cabling extends to the light sources, and may be adapted to provide pass-through power to other, similar assemblies to form a modular system. The assemblies may be easily deployed and repacked for storage and movement. The system is suitable for large area lighting, particularly with panels used for theater, television, and film sets, or with displays, trade show installations, and so forth. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309927 | COLOR MIXING ILLUMINATION DEVICE - A color mixing illumination device and method of using the same. The color mixing illumination device includes a printed circuit board (PCB) having a PCB surface with a reflective portion; a multi-color light source attached to the PCB, such as a red-green-blue light emitting diode (RGB LED); and a reflector with a reflector surface. The PCB surface and the reflector surface are configured to mix light from the multi-color light source in a mixing region and then direct mixed light out of the device from an exit region. In one embodiment, the color mixing illumination device is a multi-color indicator lamp for a vehicle. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309928 | SOFT CONFORMAL LAPAROSCOPIC INSTRUMENT - A soft robotic instrument that is capable of changing its form factor (e.g., expanding and contracting) during use to facilitate minimally invasive surgery. The instrument may be formed wholly or partly of an elastomeric, electrically insulating material for mitigating the risk of injuring tissue and for mitigating the risk of electrical arcing during electrosurgery. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309929 | LUMINAIRE - Provided is a light fixture comprising: a) a base; b) two housings for housing at least one light source each, the light source housing placed on the base, each housing configured for removable attachment to an accessory; c) an accessory for removably attaching to the housing; wherein the fixture is configured to be used with interchangeable accessories. Provided is light fixture comprising: a) a rectangular base; b) two housings for housing at least one light source each, the light source housings placed on the base; c) four LED boards as the light source, wherein each of the housings have two LED boards, all of the four LED boards placed in parallel configuration; each housing having an LED board facing a first end and a second end of the rectangular base in a parallel configuration to the end of the rectangular base, each of the housings configured for removable attachment of an accessory; and d) an accessory for removably attaching to the two housings. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309930 | DETACHABLE SUPPORT AND LUMINAIRE - A detachable support is provided. The detachable support includes a first arm having a first connection portion, a second arm having a second connection portion, and a frame. The frame has a first end portion and a second end portion, which are respectively hinged to the first arm and the second arm. The first connection portion and the second connection portion are operable to be inserted and fixed into two grooves respectively, and the two grooves are defined in a housing to be mounted. The first arm has a hole, the housing to be mounted is provided with a spring loaded bolt, and the spring loaded bolt is operable to be inserted into the hole to lock the first arm. No tool is required throughout installation and removal processes of the detachable support according to the present disclosure, thereby improving the efficiency of the installation and removal processes. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309931 | Illumination Devices with Adjustable Optical Elements - Illumination devices with adjustable optical elements configured to provide a variable illumination pattern of an area are described. The adjustable optical elements of the illumination devices can be traversed relative to a surface (e.g., a ceiling of a room) to vary the light distribution and/or intensity to the surface. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309932 | LIGHTING FIXTURES AND SYSTEMS INCLUDING THEM, LIGHTING ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT SYSTEM, AND METHODS OF INSTALLING SAME - The present disclosure relates generally to light fixtures and to lighting assembly attachment systems. The present disclosure provides a lighting fixture extending no more than 3 inches from the building surface. A light source is disposed in a housing thereof and is configured to emit light through the open side of the housing so as to direct the light in an upward direction. The disclosure also provides lighting assembly including a housing having a base and a cavity below the base, a light source disposed in the cavity of the housing, and one or more clips configured to attach to a flange of a ceiling support beam. Each clip includes an upper arm, a lower arm, and a retainer disposed on the lower arm configured to engage the base of the housing such that the housing is held up by the one or more clips. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309933 | SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING LED LIGHT MODULES - An adaptor enables mounting of light-emitting diode (LED) modules onto pre-existing support elements, such as tubing, while avoiding problems with current mounting methods. The adaptor may be installed on the back side of any LED light module to enable a snap-on installation of the LED light module to tubular mounting hardware. The adaptor is held onto the tubular hardware by spring tension jaws designed into the manufacturing process of the adaptor. In the configurations disclosed adaptors can be manufactured to conform to any cross-sectional shape of the support element, including: square, triangular, rectangular, pentagonal, hexagonal, āIā-shaped, āLā-shaped, and round, over a wide cross-sectional dimension range. The adaptor may be mounted onto all industry-standard LED light modules with double-sided adhesive tape to allow quick and simple installation of the LED light module to any type or configuration of support element, which may be oriented horizontally, vertically or at various angles. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309934 | LIGHTING SYSTEM WITH CUSTOMIZED INTENSITY AND PROFILE - A light fixture includes a frame, a plurality of LED mounting panels that are removably coupled to the frame, a plurality of LEDs that are disposed on each of the plurality of LED mounting panels, and a plurality of drivers. Each of the plurality of drivers is disposed on a corresponding one of the plurality of LED mounting panels and is electrically coupled to the plurality of LEDs disposed on each of the plurality of LED mounting panels. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309935 | Lighting Fixture - A lighting fixture can comprise a substantially flat sheet of metal supporting a circuit that comprises one or more light emitting diodes with one or more associated optics for manipulating emitted light. The circuit can be attached to, mounted next to, or integrated with the sheet of metal. In some examples, a layer of dielectric material adheres to the sheet of metal, and circuit elements adhere to the layer of dielectric material. Such circuit elements may comprise electrical traces, light emitting diodes, and/or a light emitting diode driver. The sheet of metal can provide a substrate for the circuit or a support for a freestanding circuit board that may be rigid or flexible. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309936 | OPTICAL COMPONENT - An optical component includes a first substrate including a phosphor substrate and a second substrate including a translucent substrate and supporting the first substrate. A bonding layer is provided between the first substrate and the second substrate, and the bonding layer includes at least one kind of element contained on a surface of the first substrate facing the second substrate and at least one kind of element contained on a surface of the second substrate facing the first substrate. The bonding layer contains 2% by weight or more and 45% by weight or less of at least one kind of metal element which is not included in any of the first substrate and the second substrate. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309937 | LUMINAIRE - A luminaire with a heat sink ( | 2019-10-10 |
20190309938 | Shelving System With Integrated Lighting - The disclosure relates to illuminated shelving systems that incorporate a low voltage lighting system in which components of the system are electrically conductive and comprise part of the lighting circuitry. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309939 | LIGHT FIXTURE WITH ROTATABLE SPEAKERS - A light fixture includes a light fixture housing, one or more light sources housed in the housing, a power connection for receiving electric power for the one or more light sources, a light source driver circuit configured to receive power from the power connection and to drive the one or more light sources to produce light, and at least one audio speaker module coupled to the housing through at least one rotatable coupling. The light fixture further includes a wireless radio transceiver configured to receive transmissions of audio content to be played through the at least one audio speaker module, and an audio driver circuit configured to receive power from the power connection and to drive the at least one audio speaker module. The at least one audio speaker module is rotatable with respect to the housing via the at least one rotatable coupling. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309940 | VIBRATION DAMPING STRUCTURE FOR HEAT-TRANSFER TUBE BUNDLE - The preset application relates to a vibration damping structure for a heat-transfer tube bundle including columns arranged at an interval and each composed of a plurality of heat-transfer tubes curved in a common plane and arranged in parallel to each other. The vibration damping structure includes a first vibration damping member and a second vibration damping member disposed between the columns so as to intersect the array direction of the columns. The first vibration damping member and the second vibration damping member are disposed at different positions in an axial direction of each heat-transfer tube, and thicknesses of the first vibration damping member and the second vibration damping member in the array direction are larger than an average value of a clearance between the columns under operation. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309941 | HIGH TURNDOWN RATIO GASEOUS FUEL BURNER NOZZLE AND CONTROL - High turndown ratio gaseous fuel burner nozzles and the control thereof are provided. High turndown ratio gaseous fuel burner nozzles include a mechanically adjustable nozzle port, such as in the form of an iris port, for expanded turndown control. A nozzle extension longitudinally extending from the mechanical adjustable nozzle port can be included to assist in shaping the flow of combustible gas from the nozzle port. A laminar flow insert can be housed within the nozzle extension to assist in producing laminar flow of the combustible gas flowing therethrough. A burner nozzle controller in control communication with the mechanically adjustable nozzle port can adjust the size of the nozzle port to selectively maintain exit velocity of the gaseous fuel from the nozzle port for one or more of combustion stability and flame stability. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309942 | LOW NOx BURNER AND FLOW MOMENTUM ENHANCING DEVICE - A flow momentum enhancing device having an airfoil shape is used in a new or refurbished burner to increase the momentum of the burner combustion air stream and create a reduced pressure region which pulls inert products of combustion into the combustion process. The inert products of combustion mix with the burner air and/or fuel streams to lower the peak flame temperature of the burner and provide reduced NO | 2019-10-10 |
20190309943 | METALLIC BURNER COMPONENTS - The present disclosure seeks to provide a method to design a metallic burner component for use in industrial processes such as cracking, reforming and steam generation for which the burner component is exposed to high furnace temperatures. The burner component comprises a series of cooling channels and internal baffling to direct the flow of one or more fuel and oxidant over the portions of the burner exposed to the high furnace temperatures. The present disclosure also provides the resulting burner. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309944 | INFRARED RADIATION HEATER - An infrared radiation heater includes: a combustion chamber having a combustion space that is open on one side; a combustion device provided in the combustion chamber to combust air-fuel mixture made by mixing fuel with air; and a radiator configured to be heated by heat generated from the combustion device and including a radiation plane configured to emit infrared radiation. The combustion device includes: a nozzle provided in a flow path of the air to inject the fuel; a tubular body including a side surface that faces a direction with a predetermined angle with respect to the radiation plane, and a plurality of voids being formed on the side surface; and an ignition device provided outside of the tubular body and configured to ignite the air-fuel mixture. The air-fuel mixture flows into the tubular body, and the tubular body releases the air-fuel mixture from the voids into the combustion chamber. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309945 | Combustion Device for a Wind-Resistant Outdoor Burner - A combustion device for a wind-resistant outdoor burner includes a housing having a gas mixing chamber with an inlet portion and an outlet portion. A guiding device includes a gas mixing tube, a guiding member, and a diffusing board. The gas mixing tube is connected to the inlet portion and includes a first end located outside of the housing and a second end located in the gas mixing chamber. The guiding member is porous, is mounted in the gas mixing chamber, and is aligned with and spaced from the second end of the gas mixing tube. The diffusing board is connected to the outlet portion and includes a first side, a second side opposite to the first side, and a plurality of vents extending from the first side through the second side and intercommunicated with the gas mixing chamber of the housing. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309946 | Mobile Yard Waste Incinerator System - A portable, yard waste incinerator system that includes a transport vehicle with a large burn tank configured for burning yard waste. Located inside the burn tank is a primary burner that forms an inner primary combustion chamber and an outer secondary chamber. Propane fuel is connected to an external propane gas source which delivers propane to the primary combustion chamber. The primary burner includes a plurality of holes that allows flames and hot gases from the fire and heat from the primary combustion chamber to extend into a secondary combustion chamber. The system also includes a vacuum system connected to the burn tank which picks up small, loose combustible debris from the yard and delivers the debris and oxygen to the secondary combustion chamber. The system also includes an optional electric generator that energizes the vacuum system and an optional shredder that delivers shredded yard waste to the secondary burning chamber. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309947 | HEATING ROD FOR A GLOW PLUG AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A HEATING ROD AND GLOW PLUG - This document describes a heating rod for a glow plug with a ceramic glow element having a glow tip at its front end and a connector portion at its rear end, a contact element making electrical contact with the connector portion of the glow element, and a sheath, from which the front end of the glow element protrudes. According to this disclosure, the contact element is pressed against the glow element under pre-tension. Furthermore, this document describes a method for producing such a heating rod and a glow plug with such a heating rod. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309948 | FUEL INJECTORS FOR TURBOMACHINES - A fuel injector for a multipoint injection system can include a body defining an air cavity for allowing air to flow therethrough and an interior cavity. A fuel is tube disposed at least partially within the interior cavity of the body. The fuel tube can include a first end configured to connect to a fuel injector connector of a fuel manifold, and a second end configured to connect to a fuel distributor of the fuel injector, wherein the fuel injector is configured to be disposed at least partially in a combustor dome. The fuel tube is configured to move in an axial direction to allow flexibility between the fuel manifold and the combustor dome. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309949 | FUEL INJECTORS FOR TURBOMACHINES HAVING INNER AIR SWIRLING - A fuel injector for a turbomachine includes an inner heat shield having an air cavity wall defining an air cavity for allowing air to flow therethrough. The inner heat shield includes an integral air swirler forming a downstream end thereof. The integral air swirler extends in an axially downstream direction at least as far as a fuel distribution channel defined on or in a fuel distributor of the injector to direct airflow at an outlet of the fuel distributor. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309950 | FUEL INJECTORS HAVING AIR SEALING STRUCTURES - A fuel injector for a turbomachine includes an outer heat shield configured to sit on and/or within a combustor dome to orient the fuel injector relative to the combustor dome and/or a fuel manifold. An inner surface of the outer heat shield includes an outer heat shield seal surface. The injector also includes a fuel prefilmer seated at least partially within the outer heat shield. An outer surface of the fuel prefilmer includes a prefilmer seal surface configured to mate with the outer heat shield seal surface such that the fuel prefilmer seats on the outer heat shield seal surface and such that the prefilmer seal surface is configured to allow the surfaces to slide relative to one another in both a radial and axial direction. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309951 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A combustor includes a circumferential main combustion chamber and a plurality of air inlets, the plurality of air inlets dispersing air into the circumferential main combustion chamber. The combustor also includes at least one swirl-stabilized pilot burner, which disperses combustion gases into the circumferential main combustion chamber. The air inlets and the swirl-stabilized pilot burner are aligned at least partially in a radial direction and at least partially in a circumferential direction. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309952 | FUEL OIL AXIAL STAGE COMBUSTION FOR IMPROVED TURBINE COMBUSTOR PERFORMANCE - A turbine engine has two combustion zones so as to operate in conditions where water scarcity is an issue. The secondary combustion zone is located downstream of the primary combustion zone. Fuel can be fed into an air scoop having air from a shell surrounding the primary and secondary combustion zone. The feeding of the fuel through the air scoop allows atomization of the fuel. The mixture can then enter the secondary combustion zone and mix with the products from the first combustion zone. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309953 | BOOSTED GAS BURNER ASSEMBLY AND A METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - A gas burner assembly for a cooktop appliance and a method for operating the same are provided. The gas burner assembly includes a normally aspirated primary burner, a concentrically-positioned forced air boost burner, a boost valve for regulating a flow of boost fuel to the boost burner, and a forced air supply source for providing a flow of air to the boost burner. The method includes activating the boost burner upon receiving a command and starting a timer. After a predetermined amount of time has passed, e.g., such as ten minutes, the boost burner is extinguished by closing the boost valve to prevent unsafe operating conditions. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309954 | Gas Cooking Appliance - According to one embodiment a gas cooking appliance is provided that includes at least one burner and a manual regulating valve for each burner. The manual regulating valve includes a manual actuator movable in a range of actuation (A) to vary a gas flow rate (Q) therethrough. At least one electromagnetic valve fluidly communicates the manual regulating valve and the burner. A control unit controls the electromagnetic valve. At least one temperature sensor is electrically connected to the control unit to measure a temperature related to a cooking process. A cooking program selector is electrically connected to the control unit and mechanically coupled to the manual actuator, such that each cooking program is associated with a gas flow rate, the program selector including at least one cooking program with temperature regulation. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309955 | Adaptive Cooking System - An adaptive cooking system includes an oven with at least one heating element configured to heat the oven, at least one steam generator configured to produce steam within the oven, and at least one fan configured to circulate air within the oven. The adaptive cooking system further includes at least one thermometer configured to detect a temperature of air circulating within the oven. A controller is communicatively coupled to the oven components. The controller is configured to cause the fan to circulate air within the oven for a predetermined amount of time. For example, the fan may initially circulate air within the oven while the heating element and the steam generator are turned off or powered down. The controller is further configured to detect a temperature of the air and control the heating element and the steam generator based on the temperature of the air. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309956 | STEAM GENERATING SYSTEM - A steam generating system for an appliance includes a first tank positioned at a first vertical position and having an upper water outlet and a lower water outlet. A second tank is positioned at a second vertical position that is lower than the first vertical position of the first tank. A first and second interconnecting members respectively connect the upper and lower water outlets of the first tank to the second tank. Together, the first and second interconnecting members fluidically connect the first and second tanks. A valve assembly is positioned along the second interconnecting member to selectively provide access to the second tank from the first tank. Inlet and outlet pumps are respectively coupled to the first and second tanks to supply and discharge water from the steam generating system. The appliance further includes a retractable hose for connecting the steam generating system to a water source. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309957 | STEAM GENERATING SYSTEM - A steam generating system for an oven includes an upper tank having an upper water outlet and a lower water outlet. A lower tank is positioned at a vertical position that is lower than a vertical position of the upper tank. A first hose is coupled to the upper water outlet of the upper tank and further coupled to the lower tank. A second hose is coupled to the lower water outlet of the upper tank and further coupled to the lower tank. A valve assembly is positioned along the second hose and operable between open and closed conditions. An inlet pump is coupled to the upper tank and an outlet pump is coupled to the lower tank to provide and discharge water from the system. A method of filling and emptying the steam generating system and generating steam is also provided. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309958 | VENTILATION APPARATUS - The present disclosure relates to a ventilation apparatus. The ventilation apparatus of the present disclosure comprises: a casing; a suction device accommodated in the casing and having a suction fan for generating a suction force for sucking in air; and a vortex forming device accommodated in the casing and having a swirler rotating below the casing to form a vortex and a driving motor for rotating the swirler, wherein the swirler includes a rotating plate having an air passage hole and a plurality of blades arranged and spaced apart in a circumferential direction along the rim of the rotating plate, and the vortex forming device is positioned lower than the rotation center of the suction fan in the casing. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309959 | Hydronic Panel - A hydronic panel and system for heating and/or cooling a room is disclosed. The hydronic panel includes a plurality of contiguous channels. A first chamber is located at a first end, preferably the upper end, of the panel and includes an inlet and communicates with a first subset of the channels. A second chamber is located at an opposite end of the panel and communicates with the first subset and also with a second subset of the channels. A third chamber is located at the first end of the panel, the third chamber communicates with the second subset of the channels and includes an outlet. In this configuration, heated or cooled water flows from the inlet into the first chamber, through the first subset of the channels, to the second chamber, through the second subset of the channels, into the third chamber and out the outlet. Consequently, the heated or cooled water can heat or cool the space. In addition to at least one hydronic panel, the system includes a source of heated and/or cooled water under sufficient pressure to cause the water to flow through the panel. The system also includes a controller to control one or both of the temperature of the water and the flow rate of the water through the panel. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309960 | HEATABLE FLOOR PANEL AND FLOOR HEATING SYSTEM FOR AN AIRCRAFT - A heatable floor panel for an aircraft, with a supporting level, a heat-generating level and a heat-conducting level. The heat-generating level comprises a fiber composite layer with fibers and with a matrix surrounding the fibers. The fibers are at least partially formed as conducting fiber, and the conducting fibers are formed as carbon fibers with an electrically insulating coating. The conducting fibers integrated in the floor panel in order to conduct a heating current through them. Due to the electrically insulating coating of the conducting fibers, leakage currents are avoided. The carbon fibers serve not only as heating elements, but, at the same time, also as reinforcing fibers of the fiber composite layer or of the floor panel. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309961 | CLIMATE CONTROL DEVICE - A heating and cooling apparatus is disclosed that combines a PTC heating element with a fan, and a combination of a cooling device aided by a thermoelectric cooling device to provide heating, passive air conditioning, and air circulation. The heating and cooling apparatus can include a condensation trap, a collection container, and an ozone generator for collecting and purifying the condensate. In addition, this apparatus provides the additional function of serving as an air purification system operating either in combination with the heating/cooling functions or as an independent air purifier. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309962 | AIR TERMINAL DEVICE FOR CONTROL OF AIR FLOW IN A VENTILATION SYSTEM - Disclosed is an air terminal device for a ventilation system for a building. The air terminal device includes a pressure box, with an inlet admitting supply air into the pressure box and outlet openings for admitting supply air out. The device further includes first and second cover plates, each arranged to control and change the open area of a plurality of the outlet openings. The outlet openings are arranged in a wall of the pressure box forming an outlet surface of the pressure box. The cover plate or cover plates are arranged to be in contact with and slide relative the outlet surface while changing the open area of the outlet openings. The first cover plate and the second cover plate are arranged to slide relative each other and to be in contact with and slide relative the outlet surface while changing the open area of the outlet openings. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309963 | HVAC Fan Inlet - A fan housing ( | 2019-10-10 |
20190309964 | HUMIDIFICATION DEVICE - Disclosed is a humidity control apparatus which ensures a sufficient dehumidification amount without increasing an area of a gas-liquid contact portion in a dehumidification unit, regardless of the type of liquid absorbent used. The humidity control apparatus includes an absorbent circuit connecting a liquid-based dehumidification module, a recovery module, and a liquid-cooling heat exchanger which cools, with a refrigerant, a liquid absorbent before being used in the liquid-based dehumidification module. A refrigerant-cooling-based dehumidification module is positioned upstream of the liquid-based dehumidification module in a flow direction of target air, and cools and dehumidifies, with the refrigerant, the target air before being dehumidified in the module. The liquid-cooling heat exchanger and the refrigerant-cooling-based dehumidification module are connected to a single refrigerant circuit together with a liquid-heating heat exchanger. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309965 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RE-HEAT CIRCUIT OPERATION - A metering device is fluidly coupled to the condenser coil. A distributor is fluidly coupled to the metering device. An evaporator coil is fluidly coupled to the distributor via a plurality of evaporator circuit lines. A re-heat coil is disposed adjacent to the evaporator coil. The re-heat coil includes a first fluid connection to the metering device via a re-heat return line and a second re-heat feed line. The re-heat coil includes a second fluid connection to the condenser coil via a connecting line and a condenser intake line. A first check valve is disposed between the connecting line and the condenser intake line. A second check valve is disposed between the re-heat return line and the second re-heat feed line. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309966 | COOLING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR INSTALLATION THEREOF - A cooling assembly includes a plurality of dry coolers. Each dry cooler has an air intake, an air outtake, a heat exchanger panel for exchanging heat with air pulled into the dry cooler, and a fan rotating about a fan rotation axis for pulling air into the dry cooler and rejecting heated air out of the dry cooler. The heat exchanger panel includes a tubing arrangement for circulating fluid therein. The dry coolers are arranged in a plurality of dry cooler stacks. Each dry cooler stack includes a first dry cooler and a second dry cooler disposed above the first dry cooler. The dry cooler stacks are positioned such that the dry coolers of each dry cooler stack reject heated air into a common heat rejection zone. Each dry cooler is oriented such that the fan rotation axis of the dry cooler is substantially transversal to a vertical axis. | 2019-10-10 |
20190309967 | FLOATING-TYPE HUMIDIFIER HAVING INCREASED AMOUNT OF HUMIDIFICATION - A floating type humidifier with an increased humidification amount according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes: a floating body which floats on water accommodated in a water tub and has a hollow portion vertically and penetratively formed at a central portion of the floating body; an ultrasonic generator which is installed in the hollow portion and configured to atomize water, which is introduced at a lower portion, to create humidification particles by using ultrasonic vibration; a humidification particle guide unit which is installed on an upper portion of the floating body and guides the humidification particles so that the humidification particles move upward along a guide hole in the humidification particle guide unit; and an air pressurizing portion which is provided in the humidification particle guide unit and pressurizes air so that the humidification particles are moved upward by the pressurized air. | 2019-10-10 |