50th week of 2019 patent applcation highlights part 11 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20190374801 | METHOD FOR EXTINGUISHING A FLAME FRONT AND EXTINGUISHING DEVICE - A flame front in a gas pipeline is extinguished by introducing an extinguishing agent at an overpressure at an extinguishing zone of the pipeline. Using an overpressure provides a better and finer atomization of the extinguishing agent, and permits a greater amount of the extinguishing agent to be provided in the extinguishing zone per unit time. In addition, a sealing fluid is introduced at sealing zone of the pipeline. Gas flowing through the pipeline must flow through the sealing fluid in the sealing zone. Preferably, movement of a flame front from one side of the sealing zone to the other side of the sealing zone is prevented or reduced by the sealing fluid. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374802 | FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER ASSEMBLIES AND INSTALLATIONS WITH ADJUSTABLE PUSH-TO-CONNECT FITTINGS - Adjustable fire protection assemblies and methods are provided. The assembly includes a sprinkler having a body with an outer encasing surface and a deflector supported from the body. An escutcheon having a receiver and a rim surround the fire protection sprinkler to define an aperture between the receiver and the sprinkler. A push-to-connect fitting of the assembly includes a tubular member with an end for connection to a pipe and an internal conduit that receives the sprinkler body. A seal member and a retaining ring are disposed within the tubular member to form an adjustable seal and grip about the sprinkler body. A releasing member translates to disengage the retaining ring from the sprinkler body; and the escutcheon translates with respect to the tubular member in a sliding surface engagement to define an adjustable deflector-to-rim distance between the rim of the escutcheon and the deflector of the sprinkler. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374803 | CARTRIDGE MONITORING SYSTEM - A fire suppression system includes a tank configured to contain fire suppressant agent, a cartridge configured to contain pressurized expellant gas, the cartridge including an electrically-conductive section, an actuator coupled to the tank and selectively coupled to the cartridge, and a cartridge monitoring system coupled to the actuator. The actuator is configured to selectively supply the pressurized expellant gas from the cartridge to the tank such that the fire suppressant agent is dispensed from the tank. The cartridge monitoring system includes (a) a first contact and a second contact configured to engage the electrically-conductive section of the cartridge when the cartridge is coupled to the actuator and (b) an electrical interpreter coupled to the first contact and the second contact and configured to determine if the electrically-conductive section of the cartridge is engaging the first contact and the second contact to form a closed circuit. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374804 | COMPOSITIONS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSANT POWDERS - An apparatus may comprise: a vessel, a fire-suppression composition disposed within the vessel, wherein the fire-suppression composition comprises a fibrous clay mineral and a propellant gas; and a valve disposed on an outlet of the vessel wherein the valve has at least an open position with a flow path between an interior of the vessel and an exterior of the vessel and a closed position wherein the flow path is blocked. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374805 | METHOD FOR DETOXIFYING ASBESTOS, AND TREATMENT AGENT USED IN THE METHOD - The method for detoxifying asbestos disclosed here includes: preparing an asbestos-containing substance that contains at least one type of asbestos; preparing an asbestos treatment agent that contains a mineral acid and N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone; and bringing the asbestos-containing substance into contact with the asbestos treatment agent so as to detoxify asbestos in the asbestos-containing substance. Due to this configuration, asbestos in the asbestos-containing substance can be favorably detoxified. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374806 | FACILITATED STRETCHING MACHINE - A system to facilitate stretching for a user, including a force-applying component and a subject-engaging surface, such that the force applying element is attached to a first end of a rotatable element that rotates about a first point of secured support, or fulcrum, and the subject engaging surface is operatively connected to a second end of said rotatable element, such that application of force via the force-applying component causes rotational movement of the subject-engaging surface toward the user. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374807 | EXERCISE MACHINE AND METHOD OF USE - An exercise machine system includes a frame having a front bar and a back bar with a cross bar extending therebetween; a weight attachment bar pivotally attached to the cross bar, the weight attachment bar extending to a weight end; one or more handles attached to the weight bar and configured to provide a gripping location to provide upward movement of the weight bar; and a body support positioned above the frame, the body support having one or more pads to allow for supporting a person thereon; the weight attachment bar is positioned under the body support such that a user can pull up on the weight attachment bar from the body support. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374808 | FLYWHEEL MEASURING SYSTEM AND FITNESS EQUIPMENT HAVING THE SAME - A flywheel measuring system includes a base, a flywheel, at least one permanent magnet, a magnetic core, an abutting member fixed on the base, a cantilever arm, and a signal generating apparatus. The flywheel is rotatably disposed on the base and is provided with at least one permanent magnet. The magnetic core is movably disposed on the base and is electromagnetically coupled to the at least one permanent magnet. The cantilever arm is disposed on the base. The signal generating apparatus is disposed on the cantilever arm. When the flywheel rotates, the at least one permanent magnet drives the magnetic core to move, and the magnetic core pushes the cantilever arm to approach the abutting member, so that the signal generating apparatus generates a strain and outputs a signal. The fitness equipment could calculate an output power when a rider pedals the pedal according to the signal. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374809 | HIP-STRETCHING DEVICE - A hip-stretching device includes a mat having an upper surface. The mat is configured for placement on a support surface to support a back of a subject lying in a supine position on the upper surface of the mat. The hip-stretching device includes first and second pockets associated with the mat. The first and second pockets each have an opening configured to removably receive an inflatable bladder for selectively placing the inflatable bladder in one of the first and second pockets. The first and second pockets each position an inflatable bladder received therein under a hip area of the subject when the subject is lying in the supine position on the upper surface of the mat. Inflation of the inflatable bladder imparts a force to the hip area of the subject to elevate the hip area to provide a hip flexor stretch to the subject. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374810 | Support Seat Cushion for Exercise and Stretching - The invention is an ergonomic support seat cushion, the top surface of which is uniquely shaped and which can be used for seated exercise, stretching and self-massage. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374811 | HANDRAIL CONFIGURATION FOR A TREADMILL - A handrail assembly for a treadmill is provided. The handrail assembly includes: a base having a first side and a second side; a first portion extending from the first side of the base; a second portion extending from the second side of the base; and a member coupled to the first portion and the second portion, the member including at least one lower section and at least one upper section. The base defines at least one compartment. At least a part of the member is configured to receive a pushing force from a user during use of the treadmill. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374812 | APPARATUS FOR STRENGTHENING FACIAL BONES AND MUSCLE IN COSMETIC, STROKE, AND IDIOPATHIC FACIAL PARALYSIS PATIENTS AND METHODS OF USE - A facial exercise apparatus for facial muscle and bone resistance training and method of use. The facial exercise apparatus includes one or more flexor arms and a mouthpiece stabilizer, each connected to a flexor head connector. The flexor arm(s) extend upward, downward, left or right from the flexor head connector, have contours to place the patient's lips, and provide a resistance force outward from the flexor head connector. In use, a patient places and bites down upon the mouthpiece stabilizer, places a portion of their lips along a contoured portion of one or more of the flexor arms, and pushes their lips toward the center of the flexor head connector against the resistance of the flexor arm(s). When done at regular intervals and increasing resistances, the apparatus can strengthen a patient's facial muscles and bone and reduce the cosmetic appearance of wrinkles on their face. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374813 | Physical Training and Rehabilitation Device and Methods for Using Same - In one embodiment, a stepped pyramid structure includes a pair of opposing first steps, a pair of opposing second steps elevated above the pair of first steps, and a crowning portion elevated above the pair of second steps. The stepped pyramid structure can include a pair of extensions extending from opposing sides of the pyramid structure. The stepped pyramid structure is a symmetric structure useful for exercise and training. A method of using a stepped pyramid structure comprises the steps of: user placing pyramid structure about an arm's length away from a wall; user placing one foot on pyramid structure; user placing both hands on wall; user standing straight up with all the user's weight on pyramid structure; and user leaning slightly forward, while user's other foot remains on the floor and the user's hips shoulders, hips and ankle (of foot engaged with pyramid structure) in line with each other. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374814 | Maximum Push-up Exercise Machine - One embodiment of a maximum push-up exercise machine ( | 2019-12-12 |
20190374815 | Wearable Electronic Devices with Swimming Performance Comparison Capabilities - Wearable electronic devices that are designed to be worn on the head of a user while the user is swimming can determine swimming strokes and swimming performances of the user accurately using motion sensors. Using a sound speaker, the wearable electronic device can play music and provide audio feedback to the swimmer. By comparing the swimming performance of the swimmer wearing the device with previously recorded swimming data, the wearable electronic device can provide audio comparison results to the swimmer while the swimmer is swimming in water. The wearable electronic device can also support similar functions for other sports and physical activities. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374816 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR PROVIDING EXERCISE INFORMATION USING BIOMETRIC INFORMATION AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF - An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing, a touch screen display to be exposed through a first portion of the housing, a motion sensor disposed inside the housing, a photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor disposed in a second portion of the housing, a processor operatively coupled to the display, the motion sensor, and the PPG sensor, and a memory operably coupled to the processor. The memory stores instructions that allow, when executed, the processor to receive first data from the motion sensor, identify whether a user has started exercise based on at least a portion of the first data, receive second data from the PPG sensor after identifying whether or not the user has started exercise, and determine the type of exercise of the user based on at least a portion of the first data and the second data. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374817 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY USING AUGMENTED REALITY AND TREATMENT DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS - The present invention relates to systems and methods for physical therapy in augmented reality (A R) comprising: at least one projector; at least one motion capture sensor; at least one surface E MG sensor, balance sensing unit; a computer in connection to said at least one projector, at least one motion capture sensor, and at least one surface E MG sensor and balance sensing unit. Wherein, movement instructions are provided to a patient in visual cues projected on a surface in patient's vicinity; and further wherein, data regarding patient's movements are collected by said at least one motion capture sensor and at least one surface E M G sensor and balance sensing unit. It is within the provision of the invention that said data is processed and analyzed into a representation of patient's status and progress, further providing suitable therapy and exercise plans. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374818 | GOLF BALL - A golf ball | 2019-12-12 |
20190374819 | GOLF BALL COVERS MADE FROM PLASTICIZED THERMOPLASTIC MATERIALS - Multi-layered golf balls containing a two or three-layered cover assembly are provided. In one embodiment, the cover assembly includes a relatively hard inner cover and relatively soft outer cover. Alternatively, the cover assembly may include a relatively soft inner cover with a relatively hard outer cover. Three-layered covers comprising an inner cover, intermediate cover, and outer cover layer also may be prepared. Preferably, at least one of the layers is formed from a thermoplastic composition that comprises: a) ethylene acid copolymer, b) plasticizer, and c) cation source. A sulfonamide, alkyl diacid ester, or organophosphate or organosulfur compound is preferably used as the plasticizer. The cover assembly has good impact durability and helps provide the ball with relatively high resiliency at given compressions. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374820 | Rake that retrieves golf balls from water hazards - A rake that retrieves golf balls from water hazards is disclosed. Golf courses are able to use a rake that retrieves a significant percentage of golf balls lost in water hazards for themselves | 2019-12-12 |
20190374821 | Tennis racquet with adjustable frame isolation - The present invention is directed to a racquet design with an inner and outer frame connected by an isolation system. Uniquely adapted to tennis racquets, the natural motion of the inner frame relative to the outer frame upon impact of the tennis ball on the inner frame will generate spin when the ball contacts the inner frame. The relationship between the inner frame, outer frame and isolation system can control the spin imparted to the ball for a given tennis swing. The tuning of the isolators relative to conventional racquet characteristics will increase the amount of ball spin caused by conventional racquets. The invention also increases the accuracy of the tennis ball's trajectory. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374822 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - Described herein is a golf club head. The golf club head comprises a heel portion, a sole portion, a toe portion, opposite the heel portion, a top portion, opposite the sole portion, a rear portion, and a front portion, opposite the rear portion and comprising a strike face. An outer surface of at least the rear portion and at most a limited part of the strike face is made of a non-oxidizable metal material. At least a part of the strike face is made of an oxidizable metal material. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374823 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - A hollow golf club head comprises a face portion having a club face for hitting a ball, and a main body portion including a crown wall, a side wall and a sole wall which extend from the face portion toward the rear of the head. At least one of the walls of the main body portion is provided with a folded portion for facilitating a partial elastic deformation of the main body portion when the face portion hits a ball. The folded portion includes a first folded portion and a second folded portion each extending in the front-back direction of the head while swinging in the thickness direction of the wall. The first folded portion and the second folded portion are continuous with each other and extend along the peripheral edge of the club face, and have different phases in the swing. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374824 | AERODYNAMIC GOLF CLUB HEAD - An aerodynamic golf club head producing reduced aerodynamic drag forces via unique club head curvatures and relationships. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374825 | GOLF GRIP - A golf grip composed of multiple rubber compounds producing desirable properties within the golf grip. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374826 | GOLF BAG COVER - Disclosed herein is a golf bag cover for use in covering a golf bag having golf clubs placed therein. The golf bag cover is configured to couple to the bottom portion of a golf bag in a closed position and can selectively cover the golf bag and golf clubs in an open position. In the closed position, the golf bag cover can collapse into an integrated pouch and remain attached to the base of the golf bag. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374827 | GOLF CLUB CLEANING AID - A golf cleaning device for cleaning a golf club with a cleaning platform. The cleaning platform has a brush positioned on the underside of the cleaning platform to scrub the face of a golf club. Attached to the cleaning platform are arms that utilize a biasing mechanism and hold the platform in a generally V-shape. A user can step on the topside of the cleaning platform to change the angle of the V-shape to clean the golf club and the biasing mechanism returns the cleaning platform to its original angle. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374828 | GOLF CLUB HEADS WITH SOLE CAVITY PORTS AND RELATED METHODS - Embodiments of golf club heads with sole cavity ports are described herein. The sole cavity ports can have varying thicknesses across the cavity port lengths. In some embodiments, one or more golf club heads can have two cavities—a toe sole cavity and a heel sole cavity. Other examples and related methods are also disclosed herein. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374829 | Golf Club Head with Interior Weight Adjustable in Multiple Directions - A golf club head includes a striking face, and a body coupled to the striking face. The body includes a crown, a sole disposed in generally opposed relation to the crown, and a back extending away from the striking face. The striking face and body collectively define a hollow interior chamber. A weight is disposed entirely within the interior chamber. An adjustment mechanism is coupled to the body and the weight to enable external adjustment of the weight along three axes. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374830 | GRIP TAPE - A grip tape includes an elongated tape body defining a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a coating layer of a predetermined sign formed of a coating on the second surfaced of the tape body by dot array printing with a spacer formed between each two adjacent coating spots. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374831 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - A golf club head includes a head body, a face part located apart from the head body, and a plurality of connecting parts that extend between the head body and the face part. Each connecting part includes an inclination portion that extends while inclining with respect to a face perpendicular direction. The inclination portion may include a straight inclination portion that extends along a straight line. The inclination portion may include an arc inclination portion that extends along a circular arc. The inclination portion may include a first inclination portion and a second inclination portion that are inclined inversely to each other. The inclination portion can facilitate deformation of the connecting part at impact. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374832 | BASKETBALL SHOT TRAINING DEVICE - A training device for training a player to shoot a basketball. The device includes a plate member configured to engage at least a portion of a hand and wrist of a non-shooting hand of the player, at least one attachment member connected to the plate member and configured to secure the plate member to the non-shooting hand of the player, and a link strap connected at a first end to the plate member and having an aperture through which a wrist of a shooting hand of the player can be aligned. The non-shooting hand and the shooting hand are linked together such that the non-shooting hand is restricted from rotation relative to the shooting hand when the non-shooting hand and the shooting hand are placed in spaced relation on an associated basketball. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374833 | Methods and Apparatus for Increasing the Effectiveness of Wheelchair Training - A device for supporting a wheelchair includes a frame and a support system. The first end of the frame is attached to an axle of the wheelchair. The second end of the frame is attached to a wheel for allowing translation of the device over a surface. The support system is coupled to the frame and may be positioned to catch a back of the wheelchair upon reclining of the wheelchair during a wheelie. The position of the support system with respect to the frame is adjustable in order to catch the wheelchair at varying angles of reclining. As the user of a wheelchair develops skill in performing a wheelie, the position of the support system may be moved further away from the wheelchair. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374834 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF STORING AND COMMUNICATING THE LOCATION OF A PIN ON A GOLF COURSE - A system and method for storing and communicating the location of the pin on one or more greens on a golf course. The location of the golf pin is entered into a system and is uploaded for incorporation in a course map depicting the golf course being played by the golfer. The pin location information is used to measure distance from the location aware device to the pin location. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374835 | BALL SPIN RATE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method wherein ball spin rate and axis orientation are determined according to an electronic circuit that includes a magnetometer spin sensor module and, in the alternative, an electronic circuit that includes a spin sensor module with a plurality of accelerometers. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374836 | GOLF SWING PRACTICE MAT FOR STRENGTHENING SWING AND INCREASING CLUB HEAD SPEED - A golf swing practice mat including a ball practice area and a resistance area is disclosed to provide a physical resistance to the club head at the time of ball impact and through the follow through. In one embodiment, the golf mat comprises a generally rectangular rubber base and a simulated grass material overlying the rubber base. The simulated grass upper layer may be a typical fairway length simulated grass. The mat has a central ball placement area which may include a tee and a resistance area in front of the ball placement area, i.e. in the follow-through area immediately after striking the ball. The spacing of the resistance area from the ball placement area, and or tee may be variable. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374837 | ABDOMINAL WEIGHT LIFTER BELT ASSEMBLY - A quick hook-up and release anchor belt assembly for adjustably interconnecting two detachably coupled belts that are especially suited in combination for constraining the abdominal portion of a weight lifter's torso, and the like, the belt being of substantial thickness. Each belt includes a flexible elongate length and optionally a rigid end portion. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374838 | Ventilated Locker with Equipment Rack - A locker includes a pair of spaced-apart upstanding sidewalls and at least one shelf extending between the sidewalls, the shelf and sidewalls defining a compartment. A tray is carried on the shelf in the compartment and supported by a pair of rollers and coupled to a pair of rails mounted on the sidewalls above the shelf, wherein the tray slides forward and backward relative to the shelf and rotates about the rollers. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374839 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS EMPLOYING THE SAME FOR ENHANCING AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT IN A COMPETITION OR PERFORMANCE - Presented herein is an interactive platform for judging an activity by a participant in an event. The platform includes a client application program downloadable to a mobile device. The program may include a database storing a mobile device identifier (ID), a user ID, user information, and location data of the device. The application may further be configured to display one or more events of the activity as well as an input for receiving a score of the activity from the user. The platform may additionally include a server system connected with the client application programs via a communication network. The server system may be configured for receiving the mobile device ID, the user ID, the user information, and the location data for the client program, and may further be configured to receive the scores from the users, and to adjust the scores according to determined bias of the associated user. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374840 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COORDINATING MUSCULOSKELETAL AND CARDIOVASCULAR OR CEREBROVASCULAR HEMODYNAMICS - Described herein are methods for determining a target musculoskeletal activity cycle (MSKC) to cardiac cycle (CC) timing relationship. The method may include detecting a signal responsive to a cyclically-varying arterial blood flow at a location on a head of a user; providing a recurrent prompt at a frequency of the heart pump cycle using the signal, such that the signal correlates with a magnitude of blood flow adjacent to the location, and the recurrent prompt is provided to guide the user to time performance of a component of a rhythmic musculoskeletal activity with the recurrent prompt; and guiding the user to adjust a timing of the component of the rhythmic musculoskeletal activity to substantially maximize a magnitude of the signal. In some embodiments, the method further includes generating the recurrent prompt by amplifying the sound generated by the blood flow in or in proximity to an ear of the user. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374841 | eWhistle - An electronic whistle system pertains to an electronically activated handheld whistle with a transmitter and receiver modules, for use at various sports games, is disclosed. The transmitter module is configured to send a serialized pulse signal to the receiver module for regulating the start and stop of the game clock. The transmitter module comprises an optical sensor on the opposite side of a vane, which occludes an optical sensor beam when the whistle is blown. A microcontroller sends a serialized pulse signal from the transmitter module to the receiver module. The receiver module intercepts the received signal on the detection of correct serial number, the receiver module will send a STOP pulse to the game clock via a cable. The electronic whistle system is designed to dramatically reduce the errors in the timing aspect of various games. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374842 | WORKOUT MUSIC PLAYBACK MACHINE - A workout music playback device for playing workout music during a workout with given workout parameters by arranging and assembling song segments of original musical recordings in accordance with workout parameters. The device has a media output manager configured to receive said workout parameters and prepare audio output information on arranging a sequence of song segments into an edited song recording. It has an instruction relay module configured to receive said audio output information, and transmit said workout audio output instructions. The device has a media output generator configured to receive said audio output instructions from said instruction relay module, retrieve and assemble said song recording data of said original musical recording from said memory in accordance with said audio output instructions, and transmit a data stream of workout music corresponding to said workout parameters. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374843 | Light Emitting Sports Training and Game Play System and Method | 2019-12-12 |
20190374844 | DEVICE FOR MANAGING EFFORT FOR A GYM HALL - A device for managing the effort for a gym hall adapted to broadcast a relative effort objective. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374845 | GOLF PLAYER AID WITH STROKE RESULT FORECASTING - A method of using a computing device to forecast the result of a golf stroke and a portable handheld device for collecting and displaying golf round data are provided. The data collected for each stroke includes the location, time, and club used and the resulting ball position achieved” Before each drive or approach shot player skill level, course layout information, and player location on the course are used together with the club selected by the player to forecast the result of the next stroke. Putt break prediction information is provided before each putt. Information that a stroke has been taken and which dub was used can be entered manually or sensed automatically from telemetry equipped clubs. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374846 | WEARABLE MOBILITY DEVICE - A wearable mobility device is provided. The wearable mobility device may include a base configured to support a rear portion of a shoe or foot, wherein a front portion of the shoe is free to touch a surface, and wherein the base enables a wearer of the shoe to walk upon the surface when the device is worn by the wearer; two side wheels disposed on opposite sides of the base; a rear wheel disposed at the rear of the base; wherein the wheels enable the wearer to roll upon the surface; and a motor mechanically coupled to at least one of the wheels. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374847 | Portable Multi-Use Ball Pit - A portable fenced-in ball playing area that includes a plurality of panels that have an upward slot on one end of the panel and a downward slot at the other end of the panel. The panels are assembled into a polygon shaped pit, such as for a Ga-ga pit, by fitment of upward and downward slots on adjacent panels. No tools are necessary for assembly. The panels can include hand holes for easy carrying. Some panels may have a top indentation or recess to assist children in entering or leaving the fenced-in ball playing area, such as a Ga-ga pit. These panels can be reversed so that the recess is facing downward to form a goal opening for a game using a ball, puck or the like. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374848 | Board Game Cover - A board game cover. The board game cover includes a planar base and a plurality of sidewalls which extends upwardly from the planar base thereby defining an interior volume. The planar base is adapted to receive a board of a board game thereon. The board game cover further includes a removably securable lid dimensioned to correspond to a perimeter of the plurality of sidewalls. The lid is removably securable to the perimeter of the plurality of sidewalls via corresponding fasteners disposed around the perimeters of the plurality of sidewalls and the perimeter of the lid. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374849 | ELECTRONIC GAMING DEVICE - Presented herein is an electronic gaming device comprising a first axel with a first center cubelet rotatably coupled to the first axel, a first sensor operatively coupled to the first axel to detect rotation of the first cubelet, and responsive to detecting rotation of the first cubelet, transmit a first signal, a second axel with a second center cubelet rotatably coupled to the second axel, a second sensor operatively coupled to the second axel to detect rotation of the second cubelet, and responsive to detecting rotation of the second cubelet, transmit a second signal, a third axel with a third center cubelet rotatably coupled to the third axel, a third sensor operatively coupled to the third axel to detect rotation of the third cubelet, and responsive to detecting rotation of the third cubelet, transmit a third signal, a plurality of interchangeable cubelets positioned about the first, second, and third axel such that mechanical rotation of a set of the interchangeable cubelets having a common plane causes one of the first, second, and third sensors to transmit one of the first, second, and third signals, storage for storing a position of each of the plurality of interchangeable cubelets, and a processor configured to receive signals from one of the first, second, and third sensors, determine changes in the position of the some of the cubelets, and write the changed positions for the some of the cubelets in the storage. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374850 | RHOMBIC DODECAHEDRON PUZZLE AND MULTIPLE RHOMBIC DODECAHEDRON PUZZLE - A multiple rhombic dodecahedron puzzle includes a plurality of wooden puzzles arranged in a multiple rhombic dodecahedron. The multiple rhombic dodecahedron is equivalent to a cube formed by a plurality of rhombic dodecahedrons connecting to each other. Each of the wooden puzzles includes two unit elements. The two unit elements are connected to each other and are the same others. Each of the two unit elements has a plurality of surfaces. Each of the surfaces has a diamond shape or a triangular shape. Two of the surfaces which in the triangular shape are connected to each other in order to form a concave shape, and the surfaces are surrounded to form a closed space. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374851 | VIDEO GAME CONTROLLER - A video game controller can automatically operate as a video game controller with audio capability and a video game controller without audio capability based upon a signal received via a switch in communication with an audio jack of the video game controller when a headset is coupled to the audio jack. Connection of the headset to the controller automatically causes video game audio to be communicated from the video game console to the headset via the controller. The video game audio is communicated at a default volume level to the headset upon coupling of the headset to the video game controller. The volume level of the audio communicated to the headset can be adjustable up or down via a directional pad of the video game controller while an audio control button on the video game controller is pressed. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374852 | GAME SYSTEM, GAME APPARATUS, STORAGE MEDIUM AND GAME CONTROL METHOD - A game system that is a non-limiting example information processing system comprises a main body apparatus provided with a left controller and a right controller in an attachable and detachable manner. By operating an additional operation apparatus to which the right controller is attached, a user plays an individual game, and selects an individual game to be played in a menu image that displays a plurality of icons corresponding to a plural kinds of different games. In the menu image, a menu vehicle object related to a game vehicle object that is operated in the individual game is displayed as a designation image. The user selects an icon by moving the menu vehicle object in an operating method that is the same as an operating method for the game vehicle object. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374853 | PROGRAMMABLE HAND-HELD VIDEO GAMING CONTROLLER WITH INTEGRATED FOOT-PEDAL GAMING CONTROLLER PLATFORM - A gaming platform including a programmable hand-held video gaming controller in electrical communication with an integrated foot-pedal gaming controller. The programmable hand-held video gaming controller including at least one game function activation area, each of the at least one game function activation areas operating a game function, each of the at least one game function activation areas further including a function control transfer switch. The integrated foot-pedal gaming controller platform including at least one foot pedal configured to control at least one game function when a corresponding function control transfer switch on the programmable hand-held video gaming controller is activated. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374854 | DIRECTIONAL WIRELESS COMMUNICATION - A method for establishing communication between a portable electronic device and an electronic gaming machine within a gaming environment includes receiving wireless signal data transmitted from the portable electronic device, determining a wireless signal strength relative to the electronic gaming machine based on the wireless signal data, and based on a determination that the wireless signal strength relative to the electronic gaming machine has increased, exceeded a predetermined threshold level, and leveled off for an amount of time exceeding a time threshold after becoming stronger, initiating a wireless communication link between the electronic gaming machine and the portable electronic device. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374855 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADJUSTING A STEREOSCOPIC EFFECT - The technology described herein presents systems and methods for adjusting the visual effect of the image, particularly with respect to the stereoscopic effect. In one example embodiment, the technology can determine if a “collision” is detected between the virtual camera position and then adjust a parameter of the virtual camera based on the point of intersection associated with the “collision.” | 2019-12-12 |
20190374856 | STORAGE MEDIUM AND OPERATION INPUT SCHEME CONTROL METHOD - The present invention provides a non-transitory compuer-readable storage medium storing program configured to enable an operation input scheme to be switched for game operation, the program causes a computer to execute processing for selecting to receive operation input by either a first operation input scheme or a second operation input scheme; processing for receiving operation input defined for the selected operation input scheme; processing for, based on the received operation input, controlling the game; and processing for outputting a game screen according to the game, wherein the game screen includes a graphical user interface (GUI), and a GUI arrangement configuration in the game screen differs depending on which of the first operation input scheme or the second operation input scheme the selected operation input scheme is. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374857 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATION, PRESENTATION AND INTERACTION WITHIN MULTIPLE REALITY AND VIRTUAL REALITY ENVIRONMENTS - A system and method for creating, presenting and permitting concurrent interaction by players within multiple reality and virtual reality environments wherein a virtual representation of a non-virtual location is generated by a processor in which a set of all of the elements and a set of all of the players are located and represented. The system creates a first dimensionally precise replica of a physical environment and generates a virtual reality environment which is substantially identical to the physical environment. The physical environment situated therein an ultra-precise indoor positioning system consisting of a series of networked antennas connected to a processor to record, generate and transmit positional and action data. The system and method then permit interaction between both the players within the physical environment and those within the virtual reality environment as if both were located within the same environment. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374858 | SHOOTING GAME IN THREE-QUARTERS VIEW - A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium that stores a game program causing a computer to execute functions includes moving each of a game medium in a game field including a plurality of regions, along respective paths set in accordance with a movable path and a moving speed set in the game medium associated with a first player and an attribute of the region; displaying a selection object so that the selection object is shown in at least one of the plurality of regions according to an operation by a second player; changing an attribute of a region in which the selection object is shown and an attribute of regions contained in an influence range set in the selection object; and moving, when the attribute of the region in which the selection object is shown is changed, the game medium according to the attribute of the region in which the selection object is shown, the movable path and the moving speed set in the game medium. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374859 | GAME SYSTEM AND GAME APPARATUS - It is an object of the present invention to provide a game apparatus and a game system in which a player who operates a game apparatus without having a game program can obtain the same benefit such as an item which is originally obtained through a communication play, when the game apparatus which does not have the game program downloads a part of the game program from a game apparatus which has the game program and performs the communication play with the game apparatus having the game program. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374860 | APPLICATION INTERFACE FOR TRACKING PLAYER IDENTITY - Systems and method for providing a single sign in a gaming console that associates online activity that is out-of-game/cross game, and/or online activity that is in-game, and/or activity that is offline and in-game with that account. While online, a service tracks activity of gamers and provides usage statistics in a profile. While offline, the game console tracks the player's activity via a mechanism to collect detailed information about a specific player's in-game statistics and accomplishments. The offline activity is cached and uploaded when the console connects to the online service. Players can accumulate achievements offline that are credited towards online activities. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374861 | BASEBALL ANALYSIS SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FACILITATING ACCESS TO BASEBALL INFORMATION - A baseball analysis system and method; the system includes a software application downloadable to an electronic-device for calculating and analyzing statistics from a professional baseball player and team. The baseball analysis system includes at least one server having a processor and a memory including a database storing a plurality of baseball-player-related-data including runs batted in, plate appearances, and earned run average(s). The memory further includes computer readable instructions executable by the processor, and the software application downloadable to an electronic-device. A user may input a request into the software application and the software application then determines an output related to the input via the software application. The output is displayed on the electronic-device and may include useful information as related to baseball players from past to present. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374862 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING SECONDARY GAMING - A system and method for providing secondary gaming for fantasy sports to provide more interactive, robust and comprehensive fantasy sports gaming. A secondary game involves one or more fantasy sports players, one or more statistics to measure fantasy performance of the players, one or more time period in which to evaluate the fantasy player, and a game value amount, which is the consideration contested in the fantasy game. Accordingly, Users may place wagers on the expected performance of fantasy players or teams in a fantasy league regardless of whether the party is a participant in the league. The system may be functionally connected to the league software manager to provide real-time registration, submission, monitoring, and submission of second games. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374863 | MOTION GENERATING PLATFORM ASSEMBLY - An inverted Stewart platform assembly includes a first platform having a first surface, a second platform having a second surface facing the first surface of the first platform, and six legs extending between and coupling the first platform and the second platform. The six legs are configured to be actuated between a first arrangement in which adjustable lengths of the six legs, measured from the first platform to the second platform, are substantially equal to one another, and a plurality of second arrangements in which the adjustable lengths of the six legs are not substantially equal to one another, wherein each leg of the six legs forms, in the first arrangement, an angle of less than or equal to 45 degrees with a plane defined by the first platform. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374864 | RETROFIT-DECORATIVE DOORSTOP - A decorative doorstop comprising a clamp retrofitted to a plush figure and operable to prevent a door from abutting a portion of a doorframe. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374865 | ASSEMBLY-TOY CHASSIS BUILDING ELEMENT - An assembly-toy chassis building element for a toy vehicle has at least one side wall that is configured for being releasably interconnected with a particular wall of another building element of the toy vehicle. Each end wall of the chassis element includes at least one groove that is compatible with tongues in other building elements in a set of compatible toy building elements so that a compatible toy building element can be interconnected to the end walls of the chassis element. A wider toy vehicle can be assembled by side-to-side coupling of two chassis elements via an intermediate building element having compatible side walls. A longer toy vehicle can be assembled by end-to-end coupling of two chassis elements via an intermediate building element having compatible end walls. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374866 | Reconfigurable Toy Vehicle Track Set - A toy vehicle track set is provided. The toy vehicle track set comprises a plurality of track segments. Each track segment of the plurality of track segments has a coupling portion and a plurality of lanes for toy vehicles to race along. The plurality of track segments may be collectively positioned in a racing configuration or a transport configuration. The track segments are coupled together to form a multi-lane raceway in the racing configuration. One or more track segments of the plurality of track segments are positioned to form a rectilinear transport structure in the transport configuration. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374867 | COIL ARRANGEMENT AND MODEL CAR HAVING SUCH COIL ARRANGEMENT - A model car with a coil arrangement having at least one substrate and at least one first coil portion and a second coil portion, wherein the substrate, which is manufactured from an electrical insulating material, has a basic shape extending in a planar manner and having an upper side and an underside opposite the upper side, wherein at least the first coil portion and the second coil portion form a coil winding, wherein the first coil portion is arranged on the upper side of the substrate and the second coil portion is arranged on the underside of the substrate. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374868 | MODULAR AIRFOIL SYSTEM - A modular wing, adapted to be used on a flying device such as a toy airplane, drone, or other small fixed wing flying device, or form a part of a wind turbine or any other apparatus that requires a wing or blade, that is compatible with all block-based toy systems such as LEGO®, DECOOL® or KAZI®. The modular wing is comprised of a series of modular aerodynamic surfaces that may be suitable for manufacture by a low-cost method such as molding or additive manufacturing such as 3D printing, typically but not necessarily from plastic, to form wing sub elements which, when assembled together, form a wing or blade such as an airplane wing or turbine blade. The modular wing may comprise cambered or symmetric wing shapes. The modular wing may be used in a static display model fully flying aerodynamic aircraft, sailing hydrodynamic boat, or aerodynamic functioning turbine. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374869 | PARTY POPPER - A party popper contains: a body which includes two first openings defined on two ends of the body respectively. A flexible push portion is mounted on an end of the body, and a launchable cylinder is slidably accommodated in the body. The body includes a surrounding rib fitted thereon, and the flexible push portion is configured to drive the launchable cylinder to slide until the launchable cylinder is stopped by the surrounding rib. Multiple launchable objects are launched from the launchable cylinder inertially, thus launching the multiple launchable objects safely. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374870 | INFLATABLE BEAM AND USE OF THIS INFLATABLE BEAM - Inflatable beam ( | 2019-12-12 |
20190374871 | DUAL COMPRESSOR VAPOR PHASE DESALINATION SYSTEM - A desalination system that includes a plurality of evaporators that are fluidly connected in series, a primary compressor that is fluidly connected to the evaporators to provide a compressed vapor to the evaporators to run the desalination system, and a secondary compressor that is arranged in parallel relative to the primary compressor, wherein the secondary compressor extracts a portion of vapor from a first evaporator and/or one intermediate evaporator in the series and delivers the vapor to the first evaporator. Various combinations of embodiments of the desalination system are provided. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374872 | AN ULTRASOUND CRYSTALLIZATION DEVICE AND AN ULTRASOUND CRYSTALLIZATION SYSTEM - An ultrasound crystallization device comprises a tubular crystallization reactor ( | 2019-12-12 |
20190374873 | SYSTEMS FOR EXTRACTING SOLUTE FROM A SOURCE MATERIAL - Systems for extracting solute from a source material are shown and described. Each of the systems includes: a solvent source container configured to store a cooled solvent, a canister configured to contain the source material and receive solvent to produce an extract solution, and one or more extract containers in communication configured to receive and distill the extract solution, the solvent source container being configured to receive a post-extraction portion of the solvent. In some examples, the one or more extract containers are first and second extract containers that are each selectively coupleable to the canister and are selectively removable for storage of the extract mixture or the solute. In some other examples, the system further includes a cooling mechanism coupled to the solvent source container for cooling the recycled solvent within the solvent collection container. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374874 | INSTALLATION FOR TREATING BIOLOGICAL LIQUID - The invention concerns an installation for treatment of biological liquid by chromatography, extending in a longitudinal direction and comprising a supply valve ( | 2019-12-12 |
20190374875 | COLUMN, COLUMN FILLING APPARATUS, COLUMN FILLING SYSTEM, AND COLUMN PROCESSING METHOD - A column filling apparatus mainly includes a tank, a stirrer being an agitator, a pump, a resin bottle, first to eleventh pipes, first to fourth valves composed of three-way valves, and fifth and sixth valves composed of two-way valves. A suction port is mounted on a leading end of the fifth pipe, and the suction port is inserted into an inner part from a top opening of the resin bottle. The other end of the fifth pipe is connected to the first valve. The first valve is connected to the first pipe, the second pipe, and the fifth pipe, and connects or disconnects these pipes to or from each other. An end of the first pipe is mounted near a bottom of the tank, and is opened near an inner bottom surface of the tank. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374876 | NOVEL MULTIMODAL OSCILLATORY CHROMATOGRAPHIC PURIFICATION SYSTEM - The present invention comprises a novel multimodal chromatography sequence of short length alternating adsorption and size exclusion media operating with gradient elution. The novel multimodal chromatography in an oscillating series utilizes the alternating solvent exchange media to reposition the active region of separation back in phase with the target solutes. Each solvent exchange column bed length in the sequence is designed to achieve a subtle decrease or increase in the solvent gradient (or salt gradient) concentration associated with the two solutes of interest which results in an extension of the active separation or increasing differences in solute velocity for two solutes of interest. The novel oscillatory chromatographic system demonstrates much improved separation capability as shown by a one dimensional model. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374877 | Water-Enriching and Water Depleting Compositions and Methods - Compositions are disclosed for dewatering mixtures of petroleum and water. The compositions comprise one or more of the following: an unreacted polysaccharide component; and one or both of a polysaccharide component reacted with a hydrophilic component and a polysaccharide component reacted with a hydrophobic component. The compositions may also include viscosifying agents or stabilizers to stabilize the compositions against separation, for example, prior to use. In particularly preferred embodiments the invention is drawn to compositions for breaking an emulsion; such compositions comprising a carbohydrate component containing a cationic starch joined to a hydrophobic moiety, providing the carbohydrate component oil solubility. The composition may optionally comprise one or more additional demulsifier selected from, without limitation, salts (such as a polyaluminum chloride, an aluminum chlorohydrate, an alum, etc.), metal salts (such as iron and zinc salts), dithiocarbamate, tannin, and organic demulsifiers such as poly-DADMAC and similar compounds. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374878 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GAS-LIQUID SEPARATION - A fuel bunkering apparatus shapes fluid flow in a flow shaping line preferably shaped to have a plurality of loops. Shaping the two-phase flow drives the heavier, denser fluids to the outside wall of the flow shaping line and allows the lighter, less dense fluids such as gas to occupy the inner wall of the flow shaping line. With the gas positioned on the inner wall, an exit port on the inner wall permits a majority, if not all, of the gas, along with a minimal amount of liquid, to be diverted to a conventional gas-liquid separator at a flow rate much lower than the total flow rate within the flow shaping line. The remaining liquid flow in the flow shaping line is subsequently introduced into an adjustable phase splitter to separate different liquid components from one another. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374879 | FLUID REMOVAL SYSTEM FOR A BLOWDOWN VESSEL - A sand separation system and method, of which the sand separation system includes a separator configured to separate a multi-phase process fluid into a solids and a fluid, a blowdown vessel coupled to the separator, wherein the blowdown vessel is configured to receive the solids and a portion of the fluid from the separator, and a fluid removal assembly coupled to the blowdown vessel. The fluid removal assembly is configured to drain at least some of the fluid in the blowdown vessel therefrom, substantially without removing the solids from the blowdown vessel. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374880 | Filter Design With Interchangeable Core Cover - In one example, a core cover includes an inner wall that defines a fluid passageway configured to communicate with an interior of a filter core when the core cover is engaged with the filter core. As well, the core cover includes an outer wall spaced apart from the inner wall, and a complementary structure located on the outer wall and configured to engage a corresponding complementary structure of a filter core. Finally, the core cover includes one or more indicia that indicate a flow rate, or range of flow rates, associated with the core cover. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374881 | PLEATED MULTILAYER FILTER FOR PULSED OPERATION - The invention relates to a pulse filter having two stage filters, each having filtering properties different from each other. The first stage filter, through which the fluid flow to be cleaned passes first, is arranged to filter coarser materials and the second stage filter is arranged to filter finer substance from the fluid flow. The first and second stage filter are formed as separate pleated structures, which are optionally a distance forming an air gap away from each other. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374882 | DEVICE FOR SEPARATING SOLID PARTICLES FROM LIQUIDS AND GASES - In a device for separating solid particles from liquids and gases in flexible disposable plastic containers, a plurality of filter elements, consisting of flat, elongate support grids with filtrate drain channels and a covering, all-round closed filter medium, are connected to form a filter package and enclosed by a flexible plastic container. This disposable filter system is operated in a pressure vessel and can be compressed there by applying an external pressure in such a way that the residual volume of the suspension is considerably reduced. As a result of the stable design, backwashing of the filter elements is possible, which prevents the build-up of a dense layer of solid particles and can therefore lead to increased filtrate flow. As a result of the completely sealed, sterile filter elements, the increased filter surface area and the resulting high filter efficiency and complete filtration with reduced residual volume shares, this system proves to be a cost-effective filtration device with high flow rates, minimized cleaning costs and short changeover times when changing products. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374883 | MECHANICAL SEPARATION DEVICE - A rotary tool for a mechanical separator, the tool can optionally comprise: a center shaft having a longitudinal axis; a plurality of longitudinal paddles coupled to the shaft, at least one paddle of the plurality of paddles having an inner edge and aligned radially relative to the longitudinal axis, wherein the at least one paddle has an elongate extent along the longitudinal axis with opposing lateral sides along the elongate extent; and a flange having a triangular shape in a radial cross-section, the flange affixed to the inner edge of the at least one paddle and having an apex radially inward of the at least one paddle. Other examples of the application include the rotary tool having a plurality of tools and the mechanical separator having the capability of being raised or lowered to alter a residence time of slurry within the mechanical separator. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374884 | Apparatus for Filtering a Liquid and Method for Detecting a State of at Least a Filter Element - An apparatus for filtering a liquid includes a filter housing, at least one filter element arranged in the filter housing, and at least one sensor unit. The at least one sensor unit includes at least one sensor and a radio module. The at least one sensor is configured to detect an operating parameter representative of a state of at least the at least one filter element or the apparatus. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374885 | WATER COOLER FILTER WITH SECURE BAYONET-TYPE CONNECTION - A filter for a water cooler includes a housing having a surface and a cavity with cavity ports. The filter end is adapted to be received in the housing. The filter end includes a cylindrical base having a surface and a neck extending from the surface. The neck has filter ports and a side surface. The side surface has oppositely directed axially extending elongated protrusions configured to be received in channels in the housing. The base surface includes a complex set of protrusions which are adapted to be received in a similarly configured set of recesses in the housing surface. The protrusions/recesses may take the form of letters, numbers or symbols. The filter end is be fully seated in the housing in bayonet-type fashion to connect the filter ports and the housing ports o permit water to flow through the filter from the water supply to the water cooler. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374886 | FILTRATION SYSTEM WITH AUTOMATIC DRAIN PLUG - A filtration system includes a housing and a filter element positioned within the housing. The housing includes a first housing end and a second housing end. A drain opening is defined in the second housing end. The filter element includes a first endplate and a second endplate defining an endplate opening. Filter media is positioned between and extending axially between the first endplate and the second endplate. The filter media defines a central opening extending axially therein. A drain plug axially protrudes from the second endplate in a direction away from the filter media. The drain plug is configured to engage the drain opening and facilitate installation of the filter element into the housing. A lid is configured to engage the first housing end. The engagement between the lid and the first housing end occurs when the drain plug is disposed within the drain opening. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374887 | FILTER CONTAINER ATTACHMENT AND DETACHMENT SYSTEM - A filter attachment and detachment apparatus removably attaching a filter container containing a filter, as a part of a filtration apparatus that filters fluid with the filter, includes a first mounting protrusion at one end of the filter container to protrude from the filter container, the first mounting protrusion including a flow path in fluid communication with the filter inside the filter container, a rotation element to which a first flow path for the fluid is connected, the rotation element including an opening groove configured to receive the first mounting protrusion, and a first mounting protrusion holding part configured to rotatably hold the rotation element. The first mounting protrusion holding part includes an inner periphery surface and a notch communicating with an outer side of the inner periphery surface, where in a state where the first mounting protrusion is inserted into the opening groove through the notch, by rotating the rotation element, the first mounting protrusion is bound between the inner periphery surface of the first mounting protrusion holding part and the rotation element. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374888 | MANIFOLD ARRANGEMENT - Provided is an improved filtration module assembly comprising a vessel having a filtration cartridge disposed within it and a header coupled to an end of the vessel, the header including a housing having an open-ended upper end and a lower end, and an end cap including a portion that mates with a complimentary structure defined by the inner all of the open ended upper end of the housing to removable engage with the housing and the end cap may further define a passageway for fluid to flow out of the vessel. The filtration module assembly may enable an improved manifold arrangement used to communicate fluids to and from a filtration system comprising a plurality of such modules and the configurations of the present invention may facilitate improved operation of such filtration systems. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374889 | FILTRATION MONITORING SYSTEM DATA TRANSMISSION - Data relating to the status of a vehicle, an internal combustion engine powering the vehicle, and various filtration systems that provide filtered fluid to the vehicle and/or internal combustion engine is generated or gathered by an engine control module and a filtration monitoring system. The engine control module and the filtration monitoring system provide the data to a telematics system for transmitting the data to a remote data center (e.g., a cloud computing system, a remote diagnostics system, a maintenance system, etc.). Depending on an availability of a cellular data connection, the data is either sent directly to the remote data center via a network, or indirectly by first transmitting the data over a local connection to an operator device (e.g., a smartphone), which then sends the data to the remote data center once a connection to the network is available. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374890 | STERILIZING METHOD AND APPARATUS - A sterilization container for retaining surgical instruments in a sterilizer comprising a plurality of walls defining an interior volume sized to receive at least one instrument tray, least one of the walls defining a venting pass through area, and a filter occluding the venting passage area, wherein a ratio of the venting pass through area to the interior volume is at least 1 square inch:125 cubic inches. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374891 | SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR PLEATED FILTER MEDIA AND METHODS - A support structure for an interior volume of a construction of pleated media is operably oriented in the interior volume and structurally supports the media. The support structure can pass directly through an innermost 60% of the interior volume. It can have a void volume not more than 80%. It can be inner liner-free and extend in a non-curved path. It can include a first sheet and second sheet of porous material. At least a first brace construction secures the first sheet and second sheet together and in spaced apart, opposing relation. The support structure can include a pleated construction having pleats extending in a direction non-parallel and angled to the direction of pleats of the pleated filter media. The support structure can be molded spacers. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374892 | Cartridges for Vertically Oriented Dust Collectors - A vertically oriented dust collector configured to filter dry particulate matter from an air stream comprises a housing containing at least one cartridge. Each cartridge comprises a filter pan having an opening with a filter incorporated into the opening. The filter pan has at least one alignment opening. The housing further comprises at least one pair of rails oriented parallel to each other within the housing onto which each cartridge is mounted and at least one alignment block sized and shaped to correspond to the alignment opening of the filter pan. The alignment block is positioned such that when the cartridge is installed in the housing, the alignment opening of the filter pan aligns with the alignment block. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374893 | MULTILAYER FILTER SCREEN AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A multilayer filter screen and the manufacturing method thereof are provided. The multilayer filter screen includes a conductive powder layer and a plastic powder layer. The conductive powder layer and the plastic powder layer are stacked up through a solidifying process. Therefore, the mechanical structural strength and the anti-static electricity function of the multilayer filter screen are improved. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374894 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PREDICTING LIFE OF A FILTER IN AN HVAC SYSTEM - A method includes initiating, by a controller of a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (“HVAC”) system, a filter calibration procedure, curve fitting a first line based on a plurality of static pressure measurements and corresponding flowrates of air, and generating a second line based on the first line. The method further includes determining a first static pressure measurement sensed by at least one sensor in response to determining that a first flowrate of air has been moved by the at least one blower and comparing the first static pressure value to a predicted static pressure value of the second line, the predicted static pressure value corresponding to the first flowrate of air. The method further includes determining that an air filter of the HVAC system has no more usable life in response to determining that the first static pressure value is greater than the predicted static pressure value. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374895 | AIR FILTRATION - In an assembly for controlling filtering of vacuum air flow evacuated from a system storage container through an air evacuation duct in vacuum operated waste collection systems, an assembly housing is installed stationary in the air evacuation duct with an inner passage in the assembly housing communicating with the air evacuation duct, a control unit is installed in the assembly housing with a shiftable member intersecting the inner passage in the housing, whereby the shiftable member has one or more air filtering elements and the air filtering element being movable in a direction generally transversal to the inner passage in the assembly housing. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374896 | PATTERN-PLUGGED HONEYCOMB BODIES, PARTICULATE FILTERS, AND EXTRUSION DIES THEREFOR - A honeycomb body having intersecting porous walls which includes first through fourth cells, wherein the cells extend from inlet to outlet face and are plugged to define a repeating structural unit with three inlets and one outlet channel. Repeating structural unit includes a first channel including length L | 2019-12-12 |
20190374897 | FILTER MEDIA, FILTER MEDIA PACKS, AND FILTER ELEMENTS - Embodiments include an air filtration media element comprising a plurality of layers of fluted media, each layer comprising a facing sheet and a fluted sheet, the fluted sheet comprising a first plurality of flutes and a second plurality of flutes, the first and second plurality of flutes being arranged in a parallel flow configuration; wherein the first and second plurality of flutes exhibit regular repeating differences in flute shape, flute size, flute height, flute width, cross-flute area, or filter media. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374898 | CARBON DIOXIDE CAPTURE SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH MASS TRANSFER CONTACTOR - A carbon dioxide capture system, fluid contactor and method are disclosed. In embodiments, a gas-liquid contactor unit is disposed along a process fluid flow axis and includes a contactor network of flow diversion barriers with flow voids for movement of process fluids therebetween. A plurality of heat exchange channels are provided in the flow diversion barriers to transport a heat exchange fluid through the contactor network. A heat exchange feed channel is provided to deliver feed of the heat exchange fluid to the heat exchange channels at multiple feed locations spaced along the flow axis. At least one heat exchange bypass channel may extend beyond the multiple feed locations to deliver a portion of the feed of the heat exchange fluid to additional heat exchange channels located downstream from the multiple feed locations for the heat exchange channels. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374899 | OILY SMOKE PURIFICATION DEVICE - An oily smoke purification device includes a holder, a main housing, a mixing mechanism, a filter and an exhaust fan. The holder is filled with purification solution, the exhaust fan is started to cause a negative pressure inside the main housing, oily smoke enters the purification solution from a gap between the holder and the main housing and is mixed with the purification solution under an action of the mixing mechanism to absorb dirt in the oily smoke into the purification solution, and the oily smoke is filtered by the filter to generate clean air which is sucked by the exhaust fan. The hazardous substance including oil, dust and other impurities in the contaminated air is filtered and the air is purified, thereby protecting the environments and ensuring the heath of people. | 2019-12-12 |
20190374900 | IMPROVED PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR THE REVERSIBLE ADSORBTION OF CARBON DIOXIDE - An apparatus ( | 2019-12-12 |