42nd week of 2017 patent applcation highlights part 36 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20170299228 | CONDENSER EVAPORATOR SYSTEM FOR REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS - A decentralized condenser evaporator system includes (i) a condenser system positioned to receive a gaseous refrigerant from a centralized compressor system and configured to condense the gaseous refrigerant into a liquid refrigerant, (ii) a controlled pressure receiver positioned to receive and store the liquid refrigerant, (iii) an evaporator system including a conduit, an expansion valve, and a fan, and (iv) a controller. The conduit is positioned to receive the liquid refrigerant from the controlled pressure receiver. The expansion device is positioned between the controlled pressure receiver and the conduit, and configured to facilitate modulating an amount of the liquid refrigerant that flows into the conduit from the controlled pressure receiver. The fan is positioned to facilitate providing a cooling operation to an area associated with the evaporator system through evaporation of the liquid refrigerant flowing through the conduit. The controller is configured to control a stage of the condenser system and/or the evaporator system to maintain a desired level of the liquid refrigerant within the controlled pressure receiver and facilitate maintaining a system condensing pressure of the refrigeration system at a target system condensing pressure. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299229 | CONDENSER EVAPORATOR SYSTEM WITH A SUBCOOLER FOR REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS - A decentralized condenser evaporator system includes a condenser system, a controlled pressure receiver, a subcooler system, and an evaporator system. The condenser system is positioned to receive a compressed gaseous refrigerant from a centralized compressor system. The condenser system is configured to condense the compressed gaseous refrigerant into a liquid refrigerant. The controlled pressure receiver is positioned to receive and store the liquid refrigerant. The subcooler system is positioned to receive the liquid refrigerant from the controlled pressure receiver. The subcooler system is configured to sub-cool the liquid refrigerant into a sub-cooled liquid refrigerant. The evaporator system is positioned to receive the sub-cooled liquid refrigerant from the subcooler system. The evaporator system is configured to facilitate providing a cooling operation to a cooling zone through evaporation of the sub-cooled liquid refrigerant flowing through the evaporator system into an evaporated gaseous refrigerant which is returned to the centralized compressor system. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299230 | THERMODYNAMIC MANAGEMENT FOR INTEGRATED DENSIFIED FLUID-BASED TEXTILE TREATMENT - A direct contact densified fluid-based thermodynamic treatment system uses the fluid to effect heat transfer as the working fluid in a separate yet linked treatment system. During certain phases of operation of a densified fluid-based treatment process wherein it is necessary to distill the fluid to maintain the purity of the densified fluid heat is imparted to the densified fluid raising it above the boiling point for the associated pressure within a vessel. A densified fluid-based refrigeration/thermodynamic system removes heat during the condensing cycle of a working densified fluid treatment system and use the removed heat for distillation of the same working fluid in the distillation vessel. The process does not require an external heating or cooling system, and thus can be entirely supported by a single machine using the same densified fluid during its operational phase. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299231 | RARE-EARTH REGENERATOR MATERIAL PARTICLES, AND GROUP OF RARE-EARTH REGENERATOR MATERIAL PARTICLES, REFRIGERATOR AND MEASURING APPARATUS USING THE SAME, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Provided is a group of rare-earth regenerator material particles having an average particle size of 0.01 to 3 mm, wherein the proportion of particles having a ratio of a long diameter to a short diameter of 2 or less is 90% or more by number, and the proportion of particles having a depressed portion having a length of 1/10 to ½ of a circumferential length on a particle surface is 30% or more by number. By forming the depressed portion on the surface of the regenerator material particles, it is possible to increase permeability of an operating medium gas and a contact surface area with the operating medium gas. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299232 | AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM FOR COOLING AND DRYING AIR IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF VEHICLE - An air-conditioning system for conditioning air in a vehicle passenger compartment is configured to operate in a cooling system mode for cooling air to be supplied to the passenger compartment and in a heat pump mode for heating the same, and to operate in a reheating mode. The air-conditioning system includes a housing having a first flow channel and a second flow channel for guiding air to an air distribution system having discharge ports communicating with the passenger compartment, and a refrigerant circulation system having at least two heat exchangers. In this case, the first heat exchanger that operates as an evaporator regardless of operating modes is disposed in the first flow channel, and the second heat exchanger that operates as a condenser/gas cooler regardless of operating modes is disposed in the second flow channel. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299233 | Six-Way Directional Valve, Outdoor Unit For Air Conditioner Having The Same, And Air Conditioner - A six-way directional valve ( | 2017-10-19 |
20170299234 | METHOD FOR GETTING THE INSIDE OF A THERMALLY INSULATED SPACE UP TO TEMPERATURE AND MAINTAINING IT AT TEMPERATURE WITHOUT THE PROVISION ON CONTINUOUS ENERGY, AND ASSOCIATED DEVICE - The present invention relates to a method for getting the interior volume of a thermally insulated space ( | 2017-10-19 |
20170299235 | THERMOELECTRIC DEHUMIDIFICATION ROD - A thermoelectric dehumidification rod comprises a bendable heat-dissipation tube formed with a wave structure at the surface, a thermoelectric element set in the heat-dissipation tube, and a power cable. Both ends of the heat-dissipation tube are covered by an end cap, respectively. The power cable is through one of the end caps and electrically connected with the thermoelectric element. Accordingly, the thermoelectric dehumidification rod is bendable and has the closed tube to protect the thermoelectric element. Furthermore, the wave surface of the heat-dissipation tube increases its surface area, enhancing the dissipation effect. Moreover, the thermoelectric dehumidification rod could be put on the curved surface due to its bendable characteristic, shortening the linear length of the whole thermoelectric dehumidification rod, or in a space which size is smaller than the linear length of the unbended thermoelectric dehumidification rod, so it is convenient for use and has more economic benefit. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299236 | THERMOELECTRIC COOLING MANAGEMENT - A method of controlling FPA system stabilization includes calculating FPA adjustments as a function of FPA temperature and adjusting a TEC set point to assist the FPA adjustments in attaining a predetermined level of FPA performance. Adjusting the TEC set point can include adjusting the TEC set point as a function of at least one of ambient temperature, FPA temperature, or disparity between the predetermined level of FPA performance and a level of FPA performance obtainable by calculating the FPA adjustments as a function of FPA temperature alone without adjusting the TEC set point. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299237 | SOLAR-POWERED SYSTEM - A solar-powered system that can be used in a predetermined space includes a plurality of solar panels to convert the sunlight into electrical energy; a thermoelectric device electrically connected with the solar panels to provide a hot surface and a cold surface; and a control module to control the temperature in the predetermined space. The solar-powered system is configured to cool down or heat up the temperature in the predetermined space. In one embodiment, the thermoelectric module is a Peltier device. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299238 | Cooling and Heating Platform - A cooling and heating platform is disclosed. An example cooling and heating platform includes an operating chamber with an operating liquid in the operating chamber. The example cooling and heating platform includes a heat exchanger in the operating chamber. The heat exchanger exchanges heat between the operating liquid and an application fluid in the heat exchanger to maintain the application fluid at a predetermined temperature for an application. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299239 | MICROCHANNEL EVAPORATORS WITH REDUCED PRESSURE DROP - In one general aspect, a converging split-flow microchannel evaporator is disclosed. It includes a conductive contact surface to mate to a surface to be cooled, with a core mounted in thermal connection with the conductive surface that defines at least one layer of microchannels. Within the core, one inlet restriction restricts the flow into each microchannel in a first group of the microchannels, and another restricts the flow into each microchannel in a second group. A centrally located fluid outlet receives the flows from opposite ends of the microchannels in the two groups. A check valve can be provided to help ensure ready startup without reverse flow. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299240 | ELECTRONIC EXPANSION VALVE SUPERHEAT RECOVERY FOR A VARIABLE SPEED COMPRESSOR SYSTEM - A method of operating an electronic expansion valve of a heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration system includes detecting superheat of an evaporator of the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration system and calculating a derivative of evaporator superheat with respect to time. The derivative of evaporator superheat with respect to time is compared to a selected derivative range, and the electronic expansion valve is closed at a rapid closure step increment higher than a normal closure step increment if the derivative is within the selected derivative range. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299241 | REFRIGERATION CYCLE APPARATUS - The refrigeration cycle apparatus includes: liquid-side connection piping that extends from liquid-side refrigerant piping; gas-side connection piping that extends from gas-side refrigerant piping; a refrigerant storage tank that stores refrigerant, an intake side thereof being connected to the liquid-side connection piping, and a discharge side thereof being connected to the gas-side connection piping; an inlet-side electromagnetic valve that is disposed on the liquid-side connection piping, and that is opened when there is no passage of electric current; an inlet-side check valve that is disposed on the liquid-side connection piping, and that allows the refrigerant to flow only toward the refrigerant storage tank; and a valve apparatus that is disposed on the gas-side connection piping, that is opened during passage of electric current to the inlet-side electromagnetic valve, and that is delayed before being shut off after passage of electric current to the inlet-side electromagnetic valve is stopped. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299242 | Demand Flow for Air Cooled Chillers - In an air cooled chiller, a refrigerant pump and bypass valve connected in parallel feed refrigerant from the condenser to a receiver; the pump is activated in response to condenser pressure; and the bypass is used otherwise. The condenser fan is controlled based on power consumption by the air cooled chiller that varies with ambient conditions. An evaporator set point is reset to meet load conditions. An expansion valve for the evaporator is controlled based on chilled water temperature, Delta T, or information from an air handling unit. Feedback of valve setting or position, temperature of air, valve size, and/or importance of an air handling unit is used to control the flow of chilled water. A variable pressure curve or other relationship is used with the feedback to control flow of chilled water based on the load. Refrigerant temperature is controlled based on information from the air handling unit. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299243 | SYSTEM FOR CALIBRATION OF A COMPRESSOR UNIT IN A HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - The present invention provides for a system for calibrating operation of a compressor unit in a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. A measuring device measures an operating parameter of the HVAC system at a position where the measuring device is mounted on a refrigerant line of the HVAC system. The measuring device switches states when the value of the measured operating parameter reaches a switching value. A controller estimates a value of the first operating parameter at the position where the first measuring device is mounted on the refrigerant line, and the controller determines whether the estimated first operating parameter is within a threshold percentage of the switching value. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299244 | ICE MAKING ASSEMBLY WITH TWIST ICE TRAY AND DIRECTIONAL COOLING - An ice piece making assembly and a refrigeration appliance containing the ice piece making assembly is disclosed. The ice making assembly produces ice pieces by directional freezing and includes: an ice piece forming tray having a motor engaging end, a distal end, a first side, a second side and a bottom surface, a plurality of ice piece making compartments divided by divider walls, and a plurality of heat sinks engaged to the bottom surface of the ice making compartments and deliver defrost water to a drain or defrost water catch tray positioned at at least one of the distal end and the motor engaging end; and an ice piece forming tray canopy spaced a distance above the ice piece forming tray wherein the ice piece forming tray canopy comprises a heater and a temperature sensor. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299245 | OSCILLATING AND GYRATING STIR STICK FOR AN ICE CONTAINER - A refrigerator is provided that includes an ice making system, that generally includes an ice maker for making ice, and an ice container for holding the formed ice. The ice making system may be positioned anywhere within the refrigerator, and it may be a modular ice system. The shape of the ice container limits the amount of useable space taken up by the system. The ice container includes a stir stick positioned within the ice container. The stir stick is configured to rotate and oscillate in a direction generally perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the stir stick to provide movement of the stir stick into the full area of the ice container. The rotation and oscillation of the stir stick prevents ice from melting and clumping in the corners of the ice container, while also aiding in directing the ice towards a dispensing aperture of the ice container. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299246 | ICE CHEST SYSTEM - An ice chest system includes an ice chest and first, second, third, and fourth legs removably securable with the ice chest. The ice chest includes a top, a bottom, and first, second, third, and fourth sides defining an ice bin. First and second pins are mechanically connected with the first, second, third, and fourth sides at each end thereof. The first, second, third, and fourth legs each include a first surface having first and second engagement slots and a second surface having first and second engagement slots. Securing the first, second, third, and fourth legs with the ice chest includes engaging the first and second engagement slots of the first, second, third, and fourth legs with the first and second pins of the first, second, third, and fourth sides. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299247 | WATER COOLER TRANSPORT DEVICE - A water cooler transport device has a lattice-work body defined by connected bottom and side strap members and defines a compartment receiving one or more water dispensing containers. A handle having spaced handle arms is pivotally mounted to opposed sides of the body and has an elongate bar defining a lift connection opening for receiving a connection member of a cable lift. A releasable elastic retainer member is releasably connected with the wall of the transport device and serves to secure a water cooler container within the compartment and to secure the lid of the water cooler seated in closed position. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299248 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COOLING PRODUCTS DURING TRANSPORTATION - In some embodiments, a package for cooling a product includes an exterior package wall, an interior package wall coupled to the exterior package wall and defining an interior cavity for retaining the product and an opening for receiving the product into the interior cavity, a coolant supply unit configured to be activated to introduce coolant into a space between the interior package wall and the exterior package wall, and an electronic monitoring device including a temperature sensor and a control unit configured to activate the coolant supply unit to introduce the coolant into the space between the interior package wall and the exterior package wall in response to a detection by the electronic monitoring device that a temperature in the interior cavity is above a predetermined threshold. Systems and methods of cooling a product are also described. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299249 | LOCKER SYSTEM - A temperature controlled storage apparatus includes a plurality of lockable storage spaces. Each of the plurality of lockable storage spaces includes one or more compartments. The temperature of each of the one or more compartments is independently controllable to provide any one of a chilled temperature or a frozen temperature. Access to the storage space is remotely programmable. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299250 | A COOLING ARRANGEMENT FOR A SUPERCONDUCTING MAGNET STRUCTURE FOR AN MRI SYSTEM - A superconducting magnet structure comprising a number of axially aligned superconducting inner magnet coils ( | 2017-10-19 |
20170299251 | A COOLING DEVICE COMPRISING A THAWING COMPARTMENT AND THE CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to a cooling device comprising a body; a thawing body that is disposed in the body, wherein the frozen foods are placed; a heater that heats the thawing compartment and a sensor that provides the measurement of the humidity of the ambient air of the thawing compartment. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299252 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ROUTING UTILITIES IN A REFRIGERATOR - Disclosed in this application is a u-shaped grommet for use in a refrigerator. The grommet is fixed so as to allow wires to be routed towards an opening in the liner of the refrigerator, pass through the opening in the liner, and exit the grommet in the opposite direction as the wires entered. The grommet is preferably molded to the wires so that the combined product is inseparable from the wiring which it protects. The grommet is also described as a single piece grommet, although multiple piece grommets are anticipated. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299253 | Refrigerator - A refrigerator is provided. The refrigerator includes: a cabinet having a cabinet liner; a partition plate assembly disposed in the cabinet liner and configured to partition an inner space of the cabinet liner into a plurality of compartments spaced apart from one another; and a door having a door liner, mounted to the cabinet, and configured to open or close the plurality of compartments simultaneously, in which the door liner is configured to be sealingly fitted with the partition plate assembly so as to isolate the plurality of compartments hermetically. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299254 | REFRIGERATOR - A refrigerator includes a body; a storage compartment; a first door and a second door; and a rotating bar coupled to the first door and configured to close a gap between the first door and the second door when the first door and the second door are closed. The rotating bar includes a case having an accommodating space; a cover; a metallic plate positioned at a front side of the cover and having an end portion bent toward the cover; and a sealing member disposed at a longitudinal end portion of the rotating bar, the sealing member including a first portion engaged with the end portion of the metallic plate and a second portion extending from the first portion of the sealing member in a longitudinal direction to cover a gap formed between the body and the longitudinal end portion of the rotating bar when the first door is closed. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299255 | REFRIGERATOR - A refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention may include: a basket assembly slidably coupled to a first door in a front-to-rear direction of the first door, wherein the basket assembly comprises: a basket configured to accommodate food; a first base provided to be slidable in the front direction of the first door by passing through the opening of the first door, the basket being placed on an upper surface of the first base; a second base provided to be slidable in the rear direction of the first door, the first base being slidably coupled to an upper surface of the second base; and a third base of which a front end is fixed to a rear surface of the first door, wherein the second base is slidably coupled to an upper surface of the third base. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299256 | REFRIGERATOR - According to an embodiment of the present invention, a refrigerator includes: a cabinet forming a storage space; a first door rotatably coupled to a front surface of the cabinet to open or close the storage space, and having an open portion formed therein; a second door rotatably connected to the first door at a front surface of the first door; a shelf rotatably mounted in the open portion; and a connection module provided in the first door and connected to a rotary shaft of the shelf to enable the shelf to be unfolded forward when the second door is opened and to stand to be folded when the second door is closed. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299257 | Adjustable and Removable Door Lighting Assembly for a Refrigerator Appliance - An adjustable door lighting assembly for a refrigerator appliance is provided. In one embodiment, the refrigerator appliance can include a chilled chamber and a door rotatably hinged to the cabinet to provide selective access to the chilled chamber. The adjustable door lighting assembly can include a power track disposed on the door. The adjustable door lighting assembly can include at least one storage bin. The storage bin can include a light emitting device disposed on the storage bin The power track can be configured to deliver power to each respective light emitting device when the storage bin is engaged with the power track. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299258 | Method for Removing Screen Coating Film - The present invention discloses a method for removing a screen coating film, which comprises: s1. film cutting: the screen coating film is cut at four sides thereof with a cutter, with the cutting depth being the thickness of the coating film; s2. film soaking: the coating film of the screen is soaked in a solution for 4 to 5 hours; s3. re-cutting: the screen coating film is re-cut with the cutter, with the cutting depth being the thickness of the coating film; s4. film tearing: the cut coating film is torn off from the screen; s5. glue cutting: glue that is not torn off on the surface of the screen is cut off with a special cutter; s6. scrubbing and cleaning: the screen is thoroughly cleaned and scrubbed with a detergent; and s7. suck-drying: the detergent remaining on the screen is suck-dried. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299259 | DISPLAY UNIT FOR DISPENSER OF REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method of manufacturing a display unit used on a refrigerator is provided. The method includes forming an inlay film into a predetermined shape, disposing the inlay film at a first side of a mold and disposing one or more light-transmitting transparent components at a second side of the mold, and injecting a resin into the mold to bond the inlay film and the transparent components. A resultant one-piece-molded article is the removed from the mold and integrated with a substrate having a light source. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299260 | MULTI-FUNCTION CONTAINER FOR MODIFYING TEMPERATURE OF AN OBJECT - Disclosed is container for modifying temperature of an object on receiving commands from a computing device. The container includes a hollow outer vessel, a hollow inner vessel, a hollow cylindrical bracket, a first temperature sensor, a peltier element, a heat sink, a second temperature sensor, a battery, a printed circuit board, a memory unit, a microprocessor, a bi-directional communication unit, and a bottom cover. The hollow cylindrical bracket is having a first indent, a second indent, a sidewall, and a closed bottom end. The hollow bracket sidewalls move between the second outer surface and the first inner surface. The first temperature sensor measures temperature of the second outer surface of the inner vessel. The memory unit stores pre-defined reference temperature. The microprocessor processes signals received from the first temperature sensor and the second temperature sensor. The microprocessor regulates current and voltage for the peltier element depending upon the processed signals and the stored pre-defined reference temperature. The bi-directional communication unit communicates signals between the microprocessor and the computing device. The computing device sends command to the controller to regulate the temperature of the inner vessel. The bottom cover covers the battery and the printed circuit board. Further, the bottom cover attaches to the hollow bracket. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299261 | Liquid nitrogen production - An improved process for liquid nitrogen production by cryogenic air separation using a distillation column system to enhance the product recovery. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299262 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR VARIABLY OBTAINING ARGON BY MEANS OF LOW-TEMPERATURE SEPARATION - A method and device to variably obtain argon by means of low-temperature separation. Feed air is cooled in a main heat exchanger and then conducted into a distillation column system with a high-pressure column and a low-pressure column. Argon is obtained using a crud argon column and a purified argon column. A purified liquid argon product flow is generated from an argon-enriched flow from the low-pressure column. In a first operating mode, a first quantity of purified argon product is discharged, and in a second operating mode, a reduced quantity of purified argon product is discharged. In the second operating mode, a gaseous argon return flow is drawn from the crude argon column or the purified argon column and heated in a separate passage of the main heat exchanger. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299263 | MIXED FLOW GRAIN DRYER WITH VACUUM COOL HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM - A grain dryer having a mixed-flow heating section, a tempering transition section, and a vacuum-cooled crossflow cooling section. A fan positioned on the end of the dryer creates a negative pressure in the cooling plenum that pulls air through the grain, warming the air while cooling the grain. This warmed air is pulled through the fan and then passed through a heater to bring it to appropriate drying temperature. This air is then pushed into a heating plenum, where it passes through a mixed-flow grain column, drying the grain, and then exhausted to ambient air. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299264 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DISPOSING OF WATER AND MOISTURE ACCUMULATED IN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A heating plate is included in an electronic device which also includes a processor, a detecting unit, and a battery. The detecting unit detects values of electrical current in certain parts of the electronic device. The processor determines whether any of the detected values falls within a predetermined range. If the detected value falls within a predetermined range, the processor enables a connection between the battery and the heating plate to cause the heating plate to micro-heat the electronic device to promote or accelerate the evaporation of water or moisture in the electronic device. A method for water and moisture disposal by internal heating is also provided. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299265 | THERMOPLASTIC MELTING KETTLE MATERIAL CIRCULATION SYSTEM - A molten thermoplastic circulation system that is used in conjunction with thermoplastic melter kettles. The molten circulation system includes a vertical material transfer tube that is coupled to a melter kettle and includes an auger. The vertical material transfer tube is coupled to the top and bottom of a melter kettle so as to transfer molten thermoplastic between the bottom and top of the melter kettle. The vertical material transfer tube is at least partially surrounded by a heat chamber through which a heated fluid such as hot combustion gases or heated oil can flow. In use molten thermoplastic material that is heated at a higher temperature at the bottom of a melter kettle near the combustion chamber is transferred through the vertical material transfer tube to the top of the melter kettle to improve melting efficiency. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299266 | Apparatus and Method for Connecting Air Cooled Condenser Heat Exchanger Coils to Steam Distribution Manifold - An air cooled condenser, and methods of manufacturing and field assembly of air cooled condensers in which one half of the primary heat exchanger coils are shop fitted with a length of steel configured to quickly and easily mate, during field assembly, with an opposing primary heat exchanger coil of standard configuration, thereby reducing material, shipping, and handling costs, improving positioning and orientation of HECs during assembly, and reducing the requirement for expensive field welding. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299267 | AIR COOLING UNIT - An air cooling unit is an air cooling unit used in a Rankine cycle system and includes an expander and a condenser. The expander recovers energy from a working fluid by expanding the working fluid. The condenser cools the working fluid using air. The air cooling unit includes a heat-transfer reducer that reduces heat transfer between the expander and an air path. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299268 | MODULAR HEAT EXCHANGE TOWER AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING SAME - The present disclosure relates to a modular heat exchange tower comprising a first module comprising a first basin disposed therein and a second module comprising a second basin disposed therein. The aforementioned modular heat exchange tower may also include heat exchange sections, which are disposed in the first module and the second module. The first module and the second module may be assembled prior to being transported to a job site and installed in the modular heat exchange tower. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299269 | RADIATOR ASSEMBLY - A radiator assembly for a machine is provided. The radiator assembly includes an inlet tank adapted to receive a coolant. The radiator assembly includes a fluid line having a first end fluidly coupled to the inlet tank. The fluid line is adapted to allow passage of the coolant therethrough. The radiator assembly also includes an outlet tank fluidly coupled to a second end of the fluid line. The outlet tank is adapted to receive the coolant from the fluid line. The radiator assembly further includes a pressure compensating device fluidly coupled to at least one of the inlet tank and the outlet tank. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299270 | COOLING MODULE - A cooling module including a first heat exchanger cooling a first heat exchange medium, a second heat exchanger cooling a second heat exchange medium, a third heat exchanger cooling a third heat exchange medium, and a fan and shroud assembly arranged in parallel in an air flow direction, wherein a flow of the first heat exchange medium inside first tubes forming the first heat exchanger is perpendicular to a flow of the second heat exchange medium inside second tubes forming the second heat exchanger and parallel with a flow of the third heat exchange medium inside third tubes forming the third heat exchanger. The cooling module capable of sufficiently securing the first heat exchange medium condensing performance, the third heat exchange medium cooling performance, and the second heat exchange medium cooling performance and being miniaturized. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299271 | COOLING MODULE - A cooling module including a first heat exchanger cooling a first heat exchange medium, a second heat exchanger cooling a second heat exchange medium, a third heat exchanger cooling a third heat exchange medium, and a fan and shroud assembly arranged in parallel in an air flow direction, wherein a flow of the first heat exchange medium inside first tubes forming the first heat exchanger is perpendicular to a flow of the second heat exchange medium inside second tubes forming the second heat exchanger and parallel with a flow of the third heat exchange medium inside third tubes forming the third heat exchanger. The cooling module capable of sufficiently securing the first heat exchange medium condensing performance, the third heat exchange medium cooling performance, and the second heat exchange medium cooling performance and being miniaturized. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299272 | MULTI-CAVITY TUBES FOR AIR-OVER EVAPORATIVE HEAT EXCHANGER - An air-over evaporative heat exchanger with multi-lobed or “peanut” shaped tubes replacing conventional round or elliptical tubes. The tubes have a narrow horizontal cross section and tall vertical cross section to allow the multiplication of surface area in the same coil volume while maintaining or increasing the open-air passage area. This configuration allows the coil to have an overall external heat transfer coefficient much higher than a conventional coil, while the tube shape allows the use of thinner material, reducing the weight and cost of the heat exchanger. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299273 | HEAT EXCHANGERS - A plate fin heat exchanger comprises a circular section tubular shell. The shell comprises a plurality of first shell openings arranged along a length of the shell and a plurality of second shell openings arranged along a length of the shell. A first fluid plenum is provided on the shell in fluid communication with the first shell openings. A second fluid plenum is provided on the shell in fluid communication with the second shell openings. The heat exchanger further comprises a core extending axially within the tubular shell. The core comprises an axially extending first core passage and a second axially extending core passage isolated from the first core passage. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299274 | HEAT EXCHANGER - Provided is a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger may include a plurality first through third heat exchange pipes connected between a first side part and a second side part, each of which comprising a path of moving heat-exchanger fluid inside; first blisters formed on the outer side surfaces of the first side part and the second side part, thereby connecting gaps between each neighboring first heat exchange pipe; second blisters formed on the outer side surface of the first side part, thereby connecting the first heat exchange pipes with the second heat exchange pipes or the second heat exchange pipes with the third second heat exchange pipes; and third blisters formed on the outer side surface of the second side part, thereby connecting neighboring second heat exchange pipes or neighboring third heat exchange pipes. The second heat exchange pipes may be spaced apart from the first heat exchange pipes and formed above the first heat exchange pipes and the third heat exchange pipes may be spaced apart from the second heat exchange pipes and formed above the second heat exchange pipes. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299275 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO INSULATE COMPONENTS OF INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE - This specification relates to systems and methods to insulate components of industrial infrastructure, such as tank systems and valve boxes used in association with oil wells. According to some implementations, a system includes a component to contain an outflow associated with industrial infrastructure; a foam arranged to insulate an exterior area associated with the component; a moisture barrier arranged to protect the foam; and a support structure to protect the foam from the weight of the component. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299276 | HEAT DISSIPATING DEVICE - A heat dissipating device includes a carrier, a magnetic driving module installed on the carrier, two fixing rivets, and two swing structures. Each of the swing structures includes a blade, a positioning rivet, and a magnetic actuation fixed on the blade by using the positioning rivet. The two blades are respectively fixed on two opposite outer sides of the carrier by using the two fixing rivets, and the two blades are parallel to each other. When the magnetic driving module generates a magnetic field, the two magnetic actuations are moved by the magnetic field to swing the two blades. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299277 | THERMAL GROUND PLANE - Methods, apparatuses, and systems are disclosed for flexible thermal ground planes. A flexible thermal ground plane may include a support member. The flexible thermal ground plane may include an evaporator region or multiple evaporator regions configured to couple with the support member. The flexible thermal ground plane may include a condenser region or multiple condenser regions configured to couple with the support member. The evaporator and condenser region may include a microwicking structure. The evaporator and condenser region may include a nanowicking structure coupled with the micro-wicking structure, where the nanowicking structure includes nanorods. The evaporator and condenser region may include a nanomesh coupled with the nanorods and/or the microwicking structure. Some embodiments may include a micromesh coupled with the nanorods and/or the microwicking structure. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299278 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THERMOCHEMICAL STORAGE OF ENERGY - The present invention discloses a closed system for thermochemical storage comprising at least one water condenser and at least two thermochemical modules, wherein a first thermochemical module comprises a first thermochemical material and a second thermochemical module comprises a second thermochemical material, and wherein the at least one water condenser and the thermochemical modules are connected so that water vapour can be exchanged individually between any two selected from the list consisting of the at least one water condenser and the at least two thermochemical modules. A method for desorption in the system according to the invention is also described. In this method, the first thermochemical module is used as a condenser to dry the second thermochemical module. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299279 | ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR STORING THERMAL ENERGY - An arrangement for storing thermal energy, having at least one subterranean chamber for holding a first fluid, wherein a passage holding a second fluid is extended outside at least a part of the at last one chamber. The at least one channel is arranged to allow fluid communication of the first fluid between different sections of the chamber, and/or in that at least one channel is arranged to allow fluid communication of the second fluid between different sections of the passage. A method is also disclosed for improving an arrangement for storing thermal energy having the steps of providing at least one channel within the arrangement. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299280 | Tri-Piece Thermal Energy Body Heat Exchanger Having Multi-Layer Pipeline And Transferring Heat To Exterior Through Outer Periphery Of Pipeline - The present invention provides a tri-piece thermal energy body heat exchanger having multi-layer pipeline and transferring heat to exterior through outer periphery of pipeline, which is configured by multiple layers of pipelines sleeved with each other, the fluid in the outer layer pipeline covers the inner layer pipeline for exchanging heat with the fluid in the inner layer pipeline, and the fluid in the outer layer pipeline is further used for transferring heat to the solid or fluid state thermal energy body which is in contact with the outer periphery of the outer layer pipeline, thereby forming a three-layer annular tri-piece thermal energy body heat exchanger. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299281 | ADJUSTABLE HEAT SINK FIN SPACING - A heat sink includes a heat sink base, a first fin, and a second fin. The spacing between the base and the first fin and the second fin, restively, may be adjusted by rotating a threaded rod. The threaded rod includes a first threaded knurl that is engaged with the first fin and a second threaded knurl that is engaged with the second fin. The thread pitch of the first threaded knurl and the second threaded knurl may differ. For example, the pitch of the first threaded knurl may be smaller than the pitch of the second threaded knurl if the first fin is located nearest the heat sink base relative to the second fin. The spacing of the heat sink fins may be adjusted based upon the current operating conditions of the electronic device to maintain an optimal temperature of a heat generating device during device operation. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299282 | COOLING PAD SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES - A cooling pad support system for holding a cooling pad may include a support array; a pivoting platform configured to be pivotably connected with respect to the support array and a support finger configured to be pivotably connected to the pivoting platform. The cooling pad may be sandwiched between the support finger and support array. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299283 | HEADER PLATE FOR A HEAT EXCHANGER, HEADER BOX AND HEAT EXCHANGER - Header plate for a heat exchanger, comprising a wall ( | 2017-10-19 |
20170299284 | REFRIGERANT DIVERTER - A refrigerant diverter diverts inflowing refrigerant and to cause the refrigerant to flow out to a downstream side. The refrigerant diverter includes a vertically extending diverter case, and a vertically extending rod-shaped rod member disposed inside the diverter case. The diverter case has a plurality of diverting channels disposed along a circumferential direction, a diverting space arranged to guide the refrigerant to the diverting channels, and a plurality of expelling spaces that communicate with the diverting space through the diverting channels, the expelling spaces being disposed along a vertical direction. The diverting channels are configured from a plurality of holes extending in a longitudinal direction of the rod member and integrally formed in the rod member. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299285 | HEAT-EXCHANGING AND MIXING DEVICE AND SOLUTION TRANSPORT AND COOLING UNIT - Provided is a heat-exchanging and mixing device and a solution transport and cooling unit which are capable of efficiently performing heat transfer with respect to a heat-exchange target, while stirring and mixing the heat-exchange target, to obtain an advantageous effect of being able to significantly hinder accumulation of a solid content in the solution transport and cooling unit. The heat-exchanging and mixing device comprises a heat exchanger tube and a spiral mixing member having a width approximately equal to an inner diameter of the heat exchanger tube and disposed inside the heat exchanger tube. The spiral mixing member is comprised of a strip-shaped member having an inter-slit region. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299286 | System and Method for Installing External Corrosion Guards - The system and method for installing external corrosion guards of the present disclosure comprises a method of protecting tubing in tubular heat exchangers from external corrosion that includes the installation of protective collars or guards around the tube outer diameter at the tubsheet plate, anti-vibration baffle, and/or pass partition plate levels. The external corrosion guards can be installed using a ridge method, where a ridge sits on a plate level, using a mechanical expansion method, and using a mechanical rolling method. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299287 | MULTI-REGION HEAT EXCHANGER - A heat exchanger includes a first side of a heat exchanger layer with a first flow path, wherein the first flow path flows through a heat soak region and a flow region, and a second side of the heat exchanger layer with a second flow path in thermal communication with the first flow path, wherein an inlet of the first flow path and an inlet of the second flow path are proximate in the heat soak region. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299288 | HEAT EXCHANGER, ESPECIALLY FOR MOTOR VEHICLE, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SUCH A HEAT EXCHANGER - The invention relates to a heat exchanger, notably for a motor vehicle, said exchanger comprising a core bundle for the exchange of heat between a first and a second fluid, said core bundle comprising a plurality of tubes ( | 2017-10-19 |
20170299289 | UV DECONTAMINATION SYSTEM FOR CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEMS - Disclosed is a decontamination system for climate control systems such as air conditioning systems and in particular a UV decontamination system for cooling coils. The UV decontamination system is suited for installing downstream from the cooling coil and has anti-fouling protection, anti-cooling UV lamp optimization, and angular optimization for maximum penetration into the cooling coil, inter alia. The UV decontamination system may comprise a reflector a deflector and a UV lamp and other components. This abstract is not to be considered limiting. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299290 | DUAL UPPER RECEIVER FOR A FIREARM - A dual upper receiver for use with a firearm is provided. The dual upper receiver includes a first receiver portion; and a second receiver portion coupled to the first receiver portion. The first receiver portion is configured to couple to a first barrel, a first lower receiver and a first buttstock. The second receiver portion is configured to couple to a second barrel, a second lower receiver and a second buttstock. In embodiments, the dual upper receiver is formed as a unitary body. The dual upper receiver as a unitary body may include the first receiver portion and the second receiver portion are formed from a same piece of material. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299291 | HANDGUARD AND BARREL ASSEMBLY WITH SOUND SUPPRESSOR FOR A FIREARM - An upper receiver assembly includes a barrel, a suppressor body operable to couple to a muzzle end of the barrel, and a first sleeve disposable about the barrel and the suppressor body, wherein the barrel includes one or more longitudinally oriented ribs extending radially from a barrel body having a bore formed therein, and a second sleeve surrounding the first sleeve, the second sleeve comprising a fibrous thermally insulating material. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299292 | FIREARM UPPER RECEIVER POSITIONING MECHANISM - A firearm having a lower receiver including a takedown pin through hole and an upper receiver configured to receive the lower receiver. The upper receiver including a rear lug and the rear lug including a bore and a screw disposed in the bore. A takedown pin having a cam surface such that the upper receiver is drawn to the lower receiver as the takedown pin is inserted in the takedown pin through hole and the bore of the rear lug. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299293 | METHODS OF FIREARM OPERATIONS - A firearm includes a frame to which a barrel and slide are slideably mounted and in which a magazine is slideably received. A bumper telescoped on a push rod slideable with the slide pushes a shell in the magazine onto a pivotal carrier. Locking wings pivotally mounted to the barrel are cammed in troughs of a cam block as the barrel and the slide slide parallel to the longitudinal axis of the barrel relative to the cam block, so that lock tabs are removably received in locking recesses in the slide to removably lock the barrel and slide together. A trigger is slideably mounted to the frame for movement parallel to the longitudinal axis of the barrel for pivoting a sear lever engagable with a biased striker and moving a safety from an interfering position relative to the striker. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299294 | CHARGING HANDLE WITH EXHAUST VENTILATION - A charging handle includes a shaft, a front end that is operably coupled to a firearm bolt carrier, and a head that is located on an opposite end of the shaft from the front end. One or more ventilation features may be located in a first half of the length of the shaft proximate to the front end of the charging handle to prohibit exhaust that travels from the front end along the upper surface and/or side surfaces of the shaft from reaching the rear of the firearm and/or the head of the charging handle. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299295 | FIREARM AND FIREARM BUFFER ASSEMBLY - A black rifle including a receiver with a bolt carrier movably located therein, a receiver extension tube connected to the receiver, the receiver extension tube including an aperture disposed at an end of the receiver extension tube, and a buffer assembly having an interface surface configured to interface with bolt carrier and being configured to reciprocate through the aperture within the receiver extension tube, the buffer assembly including an open fluid passage, through the buffer assembly, that is sized and shaped for enabling movement of the bolt carrier relative to the receiver and effect automatic or semi-automatic fire when the receiver extension is at least partially filled with water. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299296 | PISTOL WITH HORIZONTAL MAGAZINE BENEATH THE BARREL - A striker fired semi-automatic pistol or handgun that utilizes a magazine positioned horizontally and in front of the grip. The pistol of the invention includes two recoil springs and two locking lugs positioned on each side of the barrel (1 per side) which has a corresponding set of locking blocks. A sliding stripper rail is utilized to move cartridges from the magazine to the barrel. The grip is detachable and completely customizable, using a small solid tang to connect the grip to the firearm. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299297 | Integrated Chassis and Stock System with Versa Fit Modular Bedding Block for Bolt Action Rifles - one embodiment of a ( | 2017-10-19 |
20170299298 | Magazine-well Adapter and Magazine Upward-Release Lever - A magazine-well adapter is disclosed for use in a conversion stock of an SKS type rifle which permits a standard AK-style detachable magazine (with fore and aft upper locking lugs) to be attached and detached. The adapter is configured such that it may be added to a conversion kit stock without reshaping said stock, incorporates the rigidity of a conversion kit stock to provide rigidity, and may be positioned accurately using the interior configuration of a conversion stock kit. Additionally, an upward-force release lever is disclosed by which a standard detachable box magazine may be released using less complex movements than current magazine release levers. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299299 | COOLING OF WEAPONS WITH GRAPHITE FOAM - Disclosed are examples of an apparatus for cooling a barrel | 2017-10-19 |
20170299300 | FIREARM BOLT HAVING DEAD STOP EJECTOR PIN - A bolt mechanism for gas operated auto-cycling firearms is provided with a spring urged ejector having a geometry that provides a dead stop to limit excessive ejector movement and force that might otherwise damage or cause excessive wear of the ejector. The bolt member defines an ejector receptacle having an enlarged receptacle portion of oval configuration having the radial width of a standard ejector and defining an internal dead stop shoulder. The ejector member has limited linear movement within its receptacle and has a corresponding stop shoulder that is positioned for engagement with the internal stop shoulder and serves to positively stop ejector movement if the ejector is subjected to excessive force. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299301 | UNIVERSAL TRIGGER LOCKING SYSTEM - Systems for universally locking a trigger of a firearm are provided that require authentication to transition the firearm to an unlocked state. In general, examples of the systems for universally locking a trigger of a firearm described herein are located in an interchangeable grip portion of the firearm or mounted to an accessory rail of the firearm. Embodiments of the system generally include trigger interference or blocking members to prevent actuation of the trigger until the authentication system has authorized the user to fire the firearm. Once the system is authenticated, embodiments of the system remain in an unlocked state while the user is grasping the firearm. When the user removes their hand from the firearm, embodiments of the trigger locking system automatically returns to a locked state, reducing or eliminating unauthorized use of the firearm. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299302 | Elevated Grip Safety for Accident Avoidance and Regulatory Compliance - A firearm has a frame with a trigger guard connected to the frame and defining a trigger space. The trigger guard has an upper limit, a trigger extending from the frame into the trigger space, and a grip connected to the frame adjacent the trigger guard. The grip has a back surface adapted for engagement by a gripping hand and a safety actuator adjacent to the back surface. The safety actuator is movable between a compressed position in which firearm operation is enabled, and a released position in which firearm operation is disabled. The safety actuator is at a level above the upper limit of the trigger guard. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299303 | Firearm Bolt Catch Assembly - An improved firearm bolt catch assembly for the lower receiver of a firearm, the assembly having a lift arm that retains the bolt of the firearm in a retracted position after the cartridge magazine has been emptied, such that the firearm does not need to be re-racked when an empty magazine is removed and replaced with a full magazine. The lift arm is substantially C-shaped, having an elongated middle segment and a pair of transverse legs. Each of the transverse legs is pivotally mounted onto the lower receiver. The lift arm is raised by the magazine follower when the last cartridge has been discharged. An insert assembly is also disclosed. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299304 | ADJUSTABLE POSITION SAFETY SELECTOR - A safety selector having a rotatable lock member transitionable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, at least a portion of the lock member is configured to inhibit movement of at least a portion of a firing mechanism of a firearm. A first lever member coupled with a first end of the lock member and a second lever member coupled with the first end and engageable with an outer surface of the first lever member. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299305 | GUN WITH SAFETY TRIGGER - A pistol with a safety trigger, including a trigger lever supported in a housing and arranged in a trigger region, and of a safety lever pivotally mounted therein, wherein the safety lever engages a catch in the housing for ergonomics and reliability reasons, the safety lever is arranged in front of the trigger lever, extends over the clear height of the trigger region and is supported on the trigger lever in such a way that it forms a two-armed lever. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299306 | Firearm - A firearm is disclosed that includes an improved trigger system with twin disconnectors that are each independently selectable and adjustable to provide different trigger pull weights. The trigger assembly may be operably controlled by the safety selector which defines several different shaped engaging surfaces that allow the operator to selectively choose which of the disconnectors to operate with the firearm. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299307 | FIRE CONTROL GROUP WITH MULTIPLE USER-SELECTABLE TRIGGER PROFILES - A fire control group is capable of operating in multiple, user-selectable modes. The fire control group includes two disconnectors, a selector switch, and a trigger with a tang. The selector switch has a series of cams which interact with the tang of the trigger and surfaces of the two disconnectors to provide different hammer break points (i.e., distances from neutral), reset distances, overtravel distances, and pull weights, depending on a rotational position of the selector switch. In one embodiment, the fire control group is capable of a safe mode, a 2-stage trigger pull, and a 1-stage trigger pull. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299308 | DOUBLE-BARRELED LETHAL OR NON-LETHAL SELECTABLE FIREARM - A double-barreled firearm having a slide having a slide body, a first barrel, a second barrel in parallel with first barrel, a firing chamber having a first firing chamber and having a second firing chamber and a mechanism for firing only one chamber thereof. The mechanism has a selector switch having a selector switch channel, two feed bar assemblies, two extractor assemblies and a retainer. The selector rod has a proximal end, a distal end and a feed bar notch. The distal end is in rotational communication with the firing chamber. The proximal end engages with the selector switch channel such that when the selector switch is pushed from side to side, the proximal end travels along the selector switch channel causing selector rod to rotate. The two feed bar assemblies are in communication with the feed bar notch of the selector rod. Each of the two feed bar assemblies have a feed bar face. The two extractor assemblies are in communication with the selector rod. Each of the extractor assemblies has an extractor claw and a claw pushrod. A linkage is in communication with each of the claw push rods. The retainer is in communication with the distal end of the selector rod and with the firing chamber. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299309 | TRIGGER GROUP FOR SEMI-AUTOMATIC FIREARMS - Trigger groups for semi-automatic firearms have a frame, a hammer connected to the frame and movable between a cocked position and a striking position, the hammer being biased toward the striking position, a trigger element connected to the frame and movable by a user between a forward position and a rearward position, a selector connected to the frame and movable between at least a first position and a second position, a plurality of retention facilities each operable to selectively restrain the hammer in the cocked position, and when the selector is in the first position to enable discharge of the firearm in response to movement of the trigger to the rearward position, and when the selector is in the second position to enable discharge of the firearm in response to movement of the trigger to the forward position after movement to the rearward position. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299310 | Trigger Assist Module for a Non-Fully Automatic Firearm - A module to provide assistance in pulling of a trigger of a non-fully automatic firearm. The module includes a finger extension which engages the trigger and is powered by a compact motor such as an electrically driven solenoid. Further, the rate of trigger pulls and other parameters thereof are determined according to a processor of the module that is programmed to direct the solenoid. Thus, a user of the firearm may remain focused on sights and targeting while the act of achieving a trigger pull is accomplished by the extension of the module. Therefore, accuracy and safety of may be enhanced for the firearm. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299311 | SUPPRESSOR ASSEMBLY FOR A FIREARM - A suppressor assembly attachable to a firearm is disclosed. The firearm may include a barrel and a muzzle end. The suppressor assembly may include a gas block positioned about the barrel, an outer tube attached to the gas block, and a baffle attached to the muzzle end. The baffle may push against the outer tube to compress the outer tube and apply tension to the barrel. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299312 | FIREARM SILENCER - A silencer includes a baffle stack with channels extending along its outer surface for the length thereof to a discharge end of the silencer. The channels are in communication with the baffle stack to allow gas resident in a firearm to which the silencer is attached to escape to minimize the results of a blast resulting by passing the gas through the channels and out from the silencer. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299313 | FIREARM SOUND SUPPRESSOR - A suppressor for reducing muzzle blast and noise of firearms. The suppressor can include a baffle tube including a stack of baffle modules that are removably coupled to one another, and an optional blast baffle, end cap and end cap insert. The stack can be independently supported from both bullet entry and exit ends of the tube, with the stack under tension and the tube under compression. Two or more tubes of can be joined with one another at ends having corresponding sealing flanges, which also can center the tubes relative to one another. A blast baffle can separate pressurized gas into a first pathway through the baffle stack and a second pathway between the baffle modules and the baffle tube. The baffle tube and/or an expansion chamber tube can include a rearward end cap that is removable and replaceable with an over the barrel expansion tube. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299315 | FIREARM SLIDE WITH AN INTEGRATED FLASH HIDER - A firearm slide is disclosed. The firearm may include a slide and a flash hider integrally formed into an end of the slide. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299316 | MUZZLE BRAKE - A muzzle device that may be attached to the barrel of a forearm that includes structures which influence the flow characteristics of exhausting propellant gases for suppressing muzzle flash, counter acting the rearward and upward motion of the muzzle during firing, and reducing the concussion directed towards the shooter as well as personnel to the sides of the shooter. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299317 | BIPOD WITH COMPRESSIVELY POPPING UP INNER LEG ASSEMBLIES - A bipod with a mechanism for compressively popping up from rear-ends of pipes, comprising: a bracket assembly; at least two pop up inner leg assemblies pivotally connected to the bottom of the bracket assembly; wherein the pop up inner leg assembly comprises: an out pipe accommodating a compression spring and an inner leg; an inner leg having a first state of completely retracting into the out pipe and a second state of completely protruding from the out pipe; a compression spring located inside the out pipe and abutting against one end of the inner leg towards the out pipe; a switch unit for releasing and locking the inner leg; wherein, in use, the inner legs are released from the first state and pop up into the second state with the elastic force of the compression spring when the switch unit is triggered. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299318 | MILITARY VESSEL - A military vessel may include a directable weapon and an antenna. The antenna can be swiveled from a first position, in which the antenna is disposed essentially vertically, into a second position, in which a height of the antenna above the military vessel is reduced to increase a directing range of the directable weapon compared to the first position. A method for operating a military vessel with a directable weapon and an antenna may involve swiveling the antenna from a first position, in which the antenna is disposed essentially vertically, into a second position, in which the height of the antenna above the vessel is reduced to increase the directing range of the weapon compared to the first position. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299319 | SLINGSHOT - A slingshot includes a handle having a plurality of positioning grooves, the grooves spaced along a length of the handle, a pair of arms extending upwardly and forwardly from the handle, each arm having a band attachment device, a pair of wings extending laterally outward and forward from handle, each wing configured to be supported by a portion of a user's hand, an arm brace secured to the handle and a palm plate removably secured to the handle. The palm plate is configured to be removed from one positioning groove of the plurality of positioning grooves and secured to another groove of the plurality of positioning grooves. A handleless slingshot is also provided having a wire or wire-like body including, in one embodiment, a lower portion, a pair of wings connected to one another by the lower portion, a pair of arms, and an upper portion. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299320 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ALIGNING ARROW NOCKS - An arrow nock may have three or more string guide impressions that are designed to receive a portion of a bowstring to fire an arrow. Each string guide impression may be defined by two circumferentially spaced walls separated by a floor. The walls and floors may be curvilinear in shape. The walls may have sides and a peak that are curvilinear. The walls may have widths that narrow toward the peak. The walls may have a radial length that is at least one fourth of the nock outside diameter. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299321 | CO2 STOCK WITH QUICK LATCH SYSTEM - An in-stock compressed fluid cartridge system to be used in a gas powered airsoft gun. The compressed fluid cartridge may be supplied fluid to a multi-stage expansion chamber configured to depressurize the fluid into gas and prevent fluid from reaching a downstream pressure regulator. The compressed fluid cartridge may be engaged and disengaged with the in-stock system by turning a thread-less quick release end cap that allows rapid replacement of the cartridges. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299322 | VALVE AND RESERVOIR SYSTEM FOR AIRSOFT GUN - An air reservoir system is provided that includes a switchable valve to direct input air to an air reservoir, or stored air in the air reservoir to a firing pathway. Various example embodiments of the present general inventive concept may also include an air-saver system to maintain a minimum air pressure in the air reservoir during a firing operation. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299323 | EFFICIENT HIGH-VELOCITY COMPRESSED GAS-POWERED GUN - A lower receiver has a trigger assembly. An upper receiver is coupled to the lower receiver. The lower receiver has a bolt assembly and an L-shaped slot. The L-shaped slot has a long leg, a junction, and a short leg. The bolt assembly interacts with the L-shaped slot. The upper receiver has a rear end to which a compressed gas power source can be coupled. The upper receiver has a gas path from the compressed gas power source for firing a projectile through a barrel and for cocking the bolt assembly. The gas path is entirely contained by the upper receiver. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299324 | Flare Gun - A flare gun with a barrel configured to be released in a horizontal direction is described. In embodiments, the horizontally opening barrel provides greater accuracy and ease of mounting additional equipment to the flare gun. In embodiments, the horizontally opening barrel also includes an in built extractor system to automatically extract the spent shell casings as the barrel is released. A compact and reliable hammer arrangement has been disclosed that provides better protection against rust and is hence more suited for marine applications. This hammer arrangement can be employed in either a horizontal or vertical barrel configuration. Additionally, extractor systems and barrel release systems to be employed in either a horizontal or vertical barrel configuration are described. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299325 | FIREARM BUFFER SYSTEM AND BUTTSTOCK ASSEMBLY - A buttstock assembly configured to work in conjunction with a compact buffer assembly consisting of a buffer tube, spring and bolt carrier with an integral buffer is provided. The buttstock assembly, buffer tube and bolt carrier are configured to work with AR15/M16 type firearms and their derivatives. By incorporating the buffer onto the bolt carrier, which is used in conjunction with a buffer tube of reduced length, the overall length of the host firearm is reduced by approximately 3.2 inches. No permanent modification need be made to the host firearm in order to utilize the compact buffer assembly and buttstock assembly disclosed herein. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299326 | Adjustable firearm handguard mounting system - An adjustable firearm handguard mounting system configured to facilitate setting the rotation of the handguard relative to a barrel nut and then clamping the handguard to the barrel nut using non-parallel screws. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299327 | ACCESSORY MOUNT FOR RIFLE - In one example, an apparatus for mounting accessories on a rifle includes a base that is mountable to a rifle, an accessory mounting bracket that is L-shaped, the accessory mounting bracket comprising an accessory mounting leg and a depth positioning leg. The depth positioning leg may include a plurality of attachment features disposed along a length thereof that enable attaching the depth positioning leg to the base at a plurality of depth positions. The accessory mounting leg may include a slot for mounting a photographic device at any lateral position within a lateral positioning range (e.g., 3 inches). In some embodiments, the base is mountable to both the left side and the right side of the rifle and the accessory mounting bracket is attachable to the base (on either side of the rifle) at each depth position for any of four orientations. | 2017-10-19 |
20170299328 | WEAPON EQUIPMENT AND PROJECTILE ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SUCH WEAPON EQUIPMENT - Weapon equipment including a launcher and a projectile, the projectile having an operating head, a tail and a weight between 750 g and 1000 g. The tail includes a tube made of an aluminum alloy having an inner diameter between 21.5 and 22.5 mm, a stroke between first and second locations between 110 mm and 120 mm, and a thickness in the vicinity of the first location between 4.6 mm and 5 mm, a piston movable between the first and second locations and defining with the tube a hermetically-sealed propulsion chamber, a propulsion charge placed in the propulsion chamber, the propulsion charge including a powder having a heat of combustion between 3500 J/g and 4000 J/g, the propulsion charge having a mass greater than 2.4 g and less than 3.7 g. | 2017-10-19 |