43rd week of 2021 patent applcation highlights part 32 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20210332927 | REINFORCING RING WITH SLEEVE - A compression collar is used for reinforcing an interference fit between a piping end and a fitting. The compression collar comprises a reinforcing ring having a tubular geometry with a radially-inward facing surface and a radially-outward facing surface. A sleeve is received around, at least in part, a portion of the radially-outward facing surface of the reinforcing ring and this sleeve wraps around one axial end of the reinforcing ring to form a stop edge thereon. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332928 | PLUMBING ACCESS COVER - A plumbing access cover includes a cap and an escutcheon. The cap has a cap body. The escutcheon has an annular flange and a retention collar for receiving the cap body. An engagement on the retention collar is provided for engaging the cap body, thereby releasably securing the cap body within the retention collar. The plumbing access cover is used to over a protruding plumbing cleanout. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332929 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REHABILITATION OF WATER CONDUITS AND OTHER CONDUITS - Methods and systems for installation of a liner inside a conduit (e.g., water pipe) to transport a fluid (e.g., potable water) to rehabilitate the conduit, in which the liner can be installed, and thus the conduit can be rehabilitated, more efficiently, including, for example, by further reducing an extent of digging that may have to be done, by testing more readily (e.g., pressure-testing for watertightness or other fluid-tightness once installed), and/or by adapting to a cross-sectional size of the conduit. Also, the liner may be thinner, interact better (e.g., less) with the fluid flowing through the conduit, and/or be otherwise designed to enhance its use and performance. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332930 | CALIPER PIG FOR DETECTING GEOMETRICAL DEFORMATION OF A PIPELINE - A caliper pig for detecting geometrical deformation of a pipeline is disclosed. The caliper pig includes a body and a first sensor arm assembly. The first sensor arm assembly includes a primary caliper sensor ring adapted to be mounted on the body. Further, the first sensor arm assembly includes a plurality of sensor arms adapted circumferentially distributed on the primary caliper sensor ring. Each of the plurality of sensor arms includes a sensing arm adapted to be in contact with an internal surface of the pipeline and a pair of magnets adapted to rotate along the sensing arm. Each of the plurality of sensor arms includes a sensing unit configured to detect a change in magnetic field based on the movement of the sensing arm. The sensing unit is configured to generate an output indicative of an angle of deflection of the sensing arm while traversing on the internal surface of the pipeline. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332931 | PIPING SYSTEM AND PROCESSING APPARATUS - A piping system includes: pipes, each of which is covered with a heat-insulating member and through which a cooling medium flows; and a heat transfer member arranged between two heat-insulating members of two of the pipes adjacent to each other. The heat transfer member includes: a contact portion configured to be in contact with the two heat-insulating members; and a heat-receiving portion including a heat-receiving surface configured to be in contact with outside air outside of the pipes, and configured to transfer heat, which is received from the outside air on the heat-receiving surface, to the contact portion. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332932 | HEAT INSULATING MATERIAL AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A heat insulating material ( | 2021-10-28 |
20210332934 | INSULATED PIPE SUPPORT - An insulated pipe support includes a base, a thermal insulation block, a cradle plate, and a mounting strap. The base has two side rails each having a strap mounting flange with a strap passage therein. The insulation block is configured to fit upon the base between the side rails. The cradle plate has main portion and two vertical end portions having a curved cradle which conforms to the exterior of an insulated pipe. The mounting strap includes two oppositely disposed mounting ends which are configured to extend through the strap passage of the lugs. Six threaded studs with matching nuts extend from the base, through the insulation block and cradle plate to secure the position of each. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332935 | ROBOT - A robot comprises: an outer body having a space formed therein; an interface module mounted on the outer body; a tilting base fastened to the outer body; and a tilting mechanism connected to the tilting base or the outer body to tilt the outer body and the tilting base, wherein the outer body comprises: a first body in which a module accommodation portion accommodating the interface module is formed; a second body forming the space with the first body; a hook unit elastically attaching or detaching one of the first body and the second body to or from the other; and a supporting rib protruding from the other of the first body and the second body and contacting an inner surface of one of the first body and the second body. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332936 | FIXING DEVICE FOR DISPLAY UNIT - A fixing device for a display unit, including a fixing mechanism including at least two guide rods arranged in parallel and a support assembly configured to slidably connect to the at least two guide rods, respectively; and a mounting bracket, configured for mounting the display unit thereon; the support assembly comprises a support bracket and at least two rolling assemblies disposed between the support bracket and the at least two guide rods; the at least two guide rods being respectively provided with a guide rail configured for slidably connecting with the support assembly; and the support bracket comprises a support portion configured for connecting with the mounting bracket and at least two fixing portions respectively straddling on at least two fixing portions of the at least two guide rods, and the at least two rolling assemblies further respectively abut against the at least two fixing portions and the guide rails. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332937 | TRIPOD STAND HEAD MOUNT - A head mount includes a seat body on which a mounting cavity is provided; a conversion structure, and having two connection ends of different specifications; the conversion structure is reversibly disposed in the installation cavity, and the selected connection end protrudes out of the installation cavity by flipping the conversion structure, and is adapted to The photographing device is connected, and the seat body has a limiting structure for preventing the switching mechanism from being turned over after the photographing device is connected to the connecting end. By setting the conversion structure, when it is necessary to connect with the shooting device of different interfaces, the required connection end may be flipped outside the installation cavity to connect with the corresponding shooting device as required. The invention may realize the conversion of different connection ends by simply flipping the conversion structure, thereby realizing the connection with the different interface photographing devices, the operation is simple and quick, and the connection end is not required to be disassembled, and the connection end is not easily lost. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332938 | Display Mounting System - A display mounting system including a central upright support, a first support arm connecting a first terminal upright support to the central upright support, a second support arm connecting a second terminal upright support to the central upright support, and a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket is connected to one of the support arms and is configured to receive an electronic display. At least one of the support arms is rotatably connected to the central upright support such that the support arms can be selectively rotated between an open position and a collapsed position. In embodiments, the support arms are configured to disconnect from the central upright support and the terminal upright supports such that the central upright support and a support arm can be removed, or additional central upright supports and support arms can be incorporated. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332939 | DISPLAY PANEL FRAME - A display panel frame is provided. The frame includes a substrate having a bendable portion and two connecting portions connected to two sides of the bendable portion; and a connecting structure including two connecting members and an elastic belt. The two connecting members are respectively mounted to the two connecting portions and disposed opposite to each other, and the elastic belt is sleeved on the two connecting members and wound around outer surfaces of the two connecting members. Thus, the structural design of the product can be simplified to ensure that it does not cause product failure after bending over a long period of time, and increase the toughness of the flexible substrate, so that it is beneficial to ensure product reliability under long time bending. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332940 | Free Standing Hand Cleaner Dispenser - A floor supported free standing dispenser assembly including a fluid dispenser coupled to an upper end of the dispenser assembly and a fall arrest bumper member which will engage with a floor to reduce damage from any impact with the floor should the stand or dispenser assembly be tipped over. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332941 | MULTI-FUNCTION PROJECT SUPPORT SYSTEM - In one or more embodiments, a project support system is provided having a base, a dial, a top cover, a moveable member, and a mechanical assembly. The dial is rotatably connected to the base. The top cover has an opening. The mechanical assembly is configured to extend the movable member upward through the opening to a fully extended position in response to the dial being rotated in a first direction relative to the base, thereby providing a smaller upper surface for support of a workpiece. The mechanical assembly is further configured to retract the movable member downward back through the opening to a fully retracted position in response to the dial being rotated in a second opposite direction relative the base, thereby providing a larger upper surface for support of the workpiece. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332942 | DISPLAY DEVICES - The present subject matter discloses a display device having a stand mounting wall in an outer covering of the display device. The display device may further include a stand receptacle within the stand mounting wall. The stand receptacle having receptacle walls partially protruding from the stand mounting wall of the outer covering. Each of the receptacle walls may include a first end along an outer surface of the stand mounting wall. The first ends of the receptacle walls forming a first opening of the stand receptacle. Each of the receptacle walls may further include a second end forming a second opening of the stand receptacle. The display device may further include a receptacle covering movably disposed within the stand receptacle to conceal the first opening of stand receptacle. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332943 | DEVICE FOR ATTACHING ITEMS TO SURFACE - The present invention is directed to a device for attaching items to a surface, including attachment devices for attaching the device to the surface and pressure components connected to the attachment device, the pressure component having an upturned lip. The device may comprise a rib on a bottom surface to receive the attachment device such as adhesive, putty, fasteners, magnets, suction cups, etc. Pressure components may be biased toward the surface or a plate. Pressure may be applied between the pressure components and the surface or plate due to a curved lip on the pressure component. The pressure component and plate may be biased toward each other. The device may comprise an attachment core configured to receive the attachment device and attach to the pressure components. The device may include promotional designs or markings, and/or may be configured to hold items in a substantially non-coplanar arrangement with the surface. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332944 | GREASE COLLECTION ARRANGEMENT - Provided is a grease collection arrangement for collecting waste grease from a bearing, including a plurality of grease extraction valves, wherein each grease extraction valve is connected to a grease outlet of the bearing, an extraction line extending from each grease extraction valve to a common extraction line, a vacuum apparatus configured to create an under-pressure in the extraction lines, and a control module configured to selectively open and close a grease extraction valve. Also provided is a method of collecting waste grease from a bearing lubrication circuit using the grease collection arrangement. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332945 | Motion Activated Warehouse Safety Light - Provided herein are LED warning lights and related methods for detecting oncoming traffic around corners, including in a warehouse. The warning lights have: a LED light module and an external motion sensor operably connected to the LED light module. The device is self-contained with respect to power, communication and alerts in that no other components are required, so that the warning lights are portable and readily positioned as desired and are immediately operable. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332946 | POWER TOOL HAVING OBJECT DETECTION - A power tool and methods are provided for detecting objects (e.g., flesh or other materials) in the operating path of a power tool's output component (e.g., saw blade or drill bit). An object detection sensor in the power tool generates an output signal indicative of a type of material detected in the operating path of the power tool. A power tool controller receives the object detection sensor output and determines when a material in the operating path of the power tool changes. The controller changes operation of a motor of the power tool (e.g., increasing or decreasing speed or stopping the motor) in response to the detected material change. The object detection sensor may include, for example, an RF sensor, a capacitive sensor, a camera, a conductivity probe, or an ultrasound probe. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332947 | HIGH-PRESSURE TANK AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF HIGH-PRESSURE TANK - Provided is a manufacturing method for manufacturing a high-pressure tank by infiltrating resin into a fiber layer of a preform in which the fiber layer is formed on an outer surface a liner. The manufacturing method includes: a first supply step of supplying resin to the fiber layer of the preform; and a second supply step of, after the first supply step, supplying, to the fiber layer, resin to which spherical particles are added. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332948 | NON-CIRCULAR PRESSURE VESSEL - A reservoir assembly includes one or more pressure vessels each having a non-circular cross-sectional shape including a rounded rectangle having four generally flat sides with rounded corners. The pressure vessels may be formed of extruded metal, such as aluminum, and have a generally constant cross-section. The pressure vessels include stiffening ribs and varying wall thicknesses to improve strength and to minimize stresses when pressurized, such as during operation when filled with compressed gas. The stiffening ribs meet in the center of each of the pressure vessels and divide the interior volumes into four equal sections. A cap of stamped aluminum is fitted and fully welded to enclose each end of the pressure vessels. One or both of the caps on each of the pressure vessels has a pressure fitting. Two or more pressure vessels extend parallel to one another and are attached together to form the reservoir assembly. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332949 | DENSE FLUID RECOVERY AND SUPPLY PRESSURE SENSING SYSTEM - A dense fluid recovery and supply pressure sensing system includes a dense fluid source, recovery tank and working tank, where the recovery tank is in connection with the dense fluid source with an input pipe configured with a pre-pressure valve and pre-pressure compressor, and the bottom of the recovery tank is configured with a weight measuring device measuring the weight of the recovery tank and in electric connection with the pre-pressure compressor, allowing the pre-pressure compressor to control the go and stop of the compression according to a value measured by the weight measuring device; the working tank is in connection with the recovery tank through a delivery pipe configured with a pressure building compressor and configured with a recovery pipe, another end of the recovery pipe is in connection with the input pipe of the recovery tank, and the recovery pipe is configured with a recovery valve. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332950 | COMPRESSION APPARATUS AND FILLING STATION COMPRISING SUCH AN APPARATUS - Apparatus for compressing cryogenic fluid in at least one compression stage comprising at least one piston and at least one sleeve delimiting at least one compression chamber, a shaft that is able to move in translation along a longitudinal axis (A), the shaft being connected to the piston(s) or sleeve(s) and being able to move with an alternating movement in two opposite directions to ensure phases of compression and intake of fluid into the at least one compression chamber by moving the at least one piston and the at least one sleeve in a relative manner, characterized in that the shaft comprises a portion of reduced cross section in the longitudinal direction (A), said portion of reduced cross section separating two adjacent parts of the shaft, the shaft also comprising at least one linking element made of material that is less thermally conductive than the constituent material of the shaft, in particular a composite material, said at least one linking element having two ends connected respectively to the two adjacent parts of the shaft. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332951 | METHOD FOR RESTARTING FLOW IN WAXY CRUDE OIL TRANSPORTING PIPELINE | 2021-10-28 |
20210332952 | CONTINUOUS REFILL ODORANT - A continuous refill odorant injection system is provided that includes two tanks. A secondary tank is for short term use with an odorization system, and it can work independently or in conjunction with a primary, source tank that is able to hold more odorant than the secondary tank. This improves upon the logistics of an odorant injection system by allowing for continuous operation, less frequent odorant refill occasions, and flexibility in tank location and source location for the manufacture and transport of the larger primary tank. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332953 | REMOTELY LOCATING A BLOCKAGE IN A PIPELINE FOR TRANSPORTING HYDROCARBON FLUIDS - Dynamic pressure wave propagation can be used in pipelines to provide information about the available, unobstructed diameter and any partial or complete blockages in the pipeline. Certain aspects and features can be used to locate a pipeline inspection gauge (pig) that may be deployed in the pipeline, since in terms of a pressure profile, the pig is no different than any other type of pipeline blockage. Regular pulsing of the pipeline with a pressure wave can further be used to track a blockage over time. A valve or any other suitable device such as an air gun can be used to generate the pressure wave. A time series analysis can be carried out to determine and track the location of the blockage. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332954 | LIGHTING APPARATUS - A lighting apparatus includes a light source, a light passing cover, a back cover and a rim frame. The light source is used for emitting a light. The light passing cover has a first ladder edge. The rim frame has an inner frame and a light source holder. The back cover, the surface rim and the light passing cover define a concealed space. The light source is disposed in the light source holder in the concealed space. The inner frame defines a light opening for the light to escape from the lighting apparatus. The inner frame has a second ladder edge surrounding the light opening. The first ladder edge and the second ladder edge are pressed by the back cover to press to each other. Multiple ladder protrusion surfaces between the first ladder edge and the second ladder edge prevent water to enter the concealed space. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332955 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE - A method of manufacturing a light-emitting device includes: placing a light-emitting element; providing a light-shielding frame; supplying a light-reflective resin; providing a light-transmissive member; forming an optical member; and bonding an upper surface of the light-emitting element and a surface of the light-transmissive member with each other. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332956 | Reduced Glare Light Fixture - Reduced glare light fixtures are provided. In one example implementation, a reduced glare light fixture includes a light emitting diode (LED) system. The LED system includes at least one LED module having one or more LED devices. The reduced glare light fixture further includes a bezel physically coupled to the LED system engine. The bezel has one or more glare reduction openings. At least one of the one or more glare reduction openings is configured to be approximately coaxial with one LED of the one or more LED devices. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332957 | POINT SOURCE LIGHT ASSEMBLY - A light assembly mountable in an aperture formed in a railing or a light fixture. The light assembly may include a housing, first and second clamps, and first and second fasteners. The first fastener may couple the first clamp to the housing, and the second fastener may couple the second clamp to the housing. When the fasteners are rotated, the respective clamps pivot outward and move towards the railing or light fixture to retain the light assembly in the railing or the fixture. The light assembly may be removable from the aperture in the railing or the fixture. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332958 | Modular Lighting Fixture - A modular lighting fixture that is capable of receiving interchangeable functional modules includes a body having a main portion and a second portion. The main portion has a hollow interior defining an interior space extending in a longitudinal direction from a first open end of the main portion to a second end of the main portion. The second portion is provided at the first end and extends outwardly in a transverse direction, wherein the interior space is configured to receive and retain a functional module configured to provide non-light emitting function. A light emitting means is provided on the second portion of the body and configured to emit light. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332959 | WALL LAMP WITH INTEGRAL HOOD-SHELL STRUCTURE - A wall-mounted lamp with an integral hood-shell structure comprises a rear shell and a front shell. A drive control module and a light source module are provided between the rear shell and the front shell. The front shell includes a light-transmitting hood and a light-shading hood which are connected to each other and are of an integral structure. In the disclosure, the light-transmitting hood and the light-shading hood of the front shell are of an integral structure, and the front shell can be mounted on the front shell as a whole, without any waterproof structure provided between the light-shading hood and the light-transmitting hood. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332960 | STRUCTURE FOR MOUNTING A WALL LAMP - Disclosed is a structure for mounting a wall lamp, comprising a wall lamp body and a wall frame, wherein the wall lamp body is configured for hanging on the wall frame through a snap-fitting structure. With this structure, it is convenient to assemble and disassemble the wall lamp body, and the disassembly/assembly efficiency of the wall lamp can be improved. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332961 | COUPLERS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES - A kit for joining together at least a pair of light fixture segments at a joint interface therebetween to form a light fixture assembly, comprises at least a pair of complementary coupling units, each coupling unit configured to be located in an operative position in one of said light fixture segments to join the other coupling unit at the joint interface defined by complementary abutment surfaces on said light fixture segments, at least one of the complementary coupling units being configured to be adjustably located in the operative position to displace another of the coupling units along a designated travel path toward a limit position, wherein the joining of the light fixture segments at the joint interface occurs in advance of the other coupling unit reaching the limit position. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332962 | LED MODULE FOR FLASHING LAMP AND FLASHING LAMP - The present invention provides an LED module that can prevent breakage of an LED chip due to pulse lighting for a flash when the LED module is used in a flashing lamp. An LED module ( | 2021-10-28 |
20210332963 | A SOLAR LIGHT COLLECTING AND GUIDING SYSTEM - This invention presents a solar light collecting and guiding system for stabilizing the output light intensity, wherein the system comprising an array of converging lenses and optical fibers for collecting light focused by converging lenses. The fibers and the lenses are in one-to-one correspondence wherein the input end of an optical fiber is located in the focus position of the corresponding converging lens, and the axis of the optical fiber overlaps with the principal axis of the corresponding converging lens. The system is equipped with a sunlight tracking positioning device for synchronized motion, wherein the device is applied to tracking the sun light ray vertical incident into the central converging lens. The system has the function of outputting stable light intensity, that is, it can effectively reduce the variation of the collecting efficiency caused by the positioning deviation between the incident angle of sunlight and the designed input angle. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332964 | LUMINOUS MODULE THAT IMAGES THE ILLUMINATED SURFACE OF A COLLECTOR - The invention relates to a light module, in particular for a motor vehicle, comprising a light source capable of emitting light rays; a collector with a reflective surface configured to collect and reflect the light rays emitted by the light source into a light beam along an optical axis of the module; an optical system configured to project the light beam. The collector is configured so that a portion of the light rays of the light beam are parallel to the optical axis or have an angle of inclination a smaller than or equal to 25° in a vertical plane with respect to said axis; and the optical system is configured to form an image of the reflective surface of the collector. The invention also relates to a light device comprising one or more such light modules. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332965 | LIGHTING APPARATUS - A lighting apparatus includes light emitting elements having an emission peak wavelength of 400 to 510 nm, a first phosphor having an emission peak wavelength of 485 to 700 nm, a second phosphor having an emission peak wavelength of 510 to 590 nm, a third phosphor having an emission peak wavelength of 600 to 700 nm, and a color filter having transmittance for light with a wavelength of 600 to 730 nm that is 80% or more and transmittance for light with a wavelength of 410 to 480 nm that is 3% or more and 50% or less. The color filter transmits a part of light emitted from the first phosphor, at least a part of light emitted from the second phosphor, and at least a part of light emitted from the third phosphor. Light transmitted through the color filter is emitted to the outside. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332966 | DISPLAY UNIT AND ILLUMINATION UNIT - A display unit including: a plurality of first light emitting regions from which a first color light is to be extracted; a plurality of second light emitting regions from which a color light different from the first color light is to be extracted; a first light emitting device provided in each of the plurality of first light emitting regions and emitting the first color light; a second light emitting device provided in each of the plurality of second light emitting regions and emitting the first color light having a wavelength variation greater than a wavelength variation of the first color light to be emitted from the first light emitting device; and a wavelength converter provided in the second light emitting regions and converting a wavelength of the first color light emitted from the second light emitting device. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332967 | LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE - A light emitting device includes a plurality of light emitting elements and a light controller. The light emitting elements are for emitting lights. The light controller is disposed on the light emitting elements for the lights passing through, which is switchable in a first state and a second state. The light controller collimates the lights in the first state and diffuses the lights in the second state. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332968 | LAMP COMPONENT FORMING A LAMP HAVING A LARGE EMISSION ANGLE, LAMP AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SUCH A LAMP COMPONENT - The lamp component ( | 2021-10-28 |
20210332969 | PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT APPARATUS - There is provided a production management apparatus including: a memory section configured to memorize component data in which ranks of LED components stored in the stocker are associated with identification information of the LED components; a rank input section configured to accept a rank of the LED component in the LED components of the multiple types as a designated rank, the LED component being used in producing the board product; and a component group generating section configured to generate a component group into which the LED components of the multiple ranks including the designated rank are combined so as to satisfy a required specification of the board product, based on the ranks of the LED components which are included in the component data. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332970 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR CHANGING LIGHTING FIXTURE DIMENSIONS - A lighting fixture configured to expand and collapse, and methods for expanding and collapsing a light fixture are disclosed. Embodiments of the lighting fixture include a lighting fixture with a movable section that collapses into at least one cavity in a base housing for storage and shipment, and extends from the cavity for operation. In the collapsed configuration the lighting fixture fits into a smaller container than when the lighting fixture is in the expanded configuration. In some embodiments a locking member locks the movable section into its extended position and can be retracted by a user by manually disengaging the locking member. Accessories and extenders that can be attached to the lighting fixture can be stored in the one or more cavities into which the movable section is stowed in the collapsed configuration. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332971 | LIGHTING FIXTURE MOUNTING SYSTEMS - Example embodiments provide lighting fixture mounting kits for mounting a flat panel lighting fixture to a mounting surface. The lighting fixture mounting kits may comprise a mounting portion (e.g., a mounting plate) and a lighting fixture. The mounting portion may be secured relative to a mounting surface and may comprise mounting catches. The lighting fixture may be secured relative to the mounting portion, and may comprise fixture catches configured to selectably engage the mounting catches. The lighting fixture may be slidable relative to the mounting portion between an engaged configuration in which the fixture catches are engaged with the mounting catches; and a disengaged configuration in which the fixture catches are disengaged from the mounting catches. When in the disengaged configuration, the lighting fixture is pivotable away from the mounting portion to facilitate access to a back portion of the lighting fixture. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332972 | BAND TYPE HEAD LANTERN AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to a band type head lantern and a manufacturing method thereof and, more particularly, to a band type head lantern for easily securing a forward visual field, and a method of manufacturing the band type head lantern. The band type head lantern of the present invention includes: a band part provided to be worn on the head of a user; a seat part attached to the front of the band part; a light emission part coupled to the front of the seat part; a lens part coupled to the front of the light emission part; and a cover part provided to cover the emission part and the lens part. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332973 | ILLUMINATION SYSTEM WITH PIVOTABLE LIGHT EMITTING DIODE STRIP AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - An illumination system having a plurality of housings pivotably or rotatably secured to each other, and capable of directing light in different directions when the plurality of housing are reconfigured relative to each other. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332974 | Adjustable Depth Anchoring System for an Underwater Light - An underwater dock light having an adjustable anchoring system having a capturing assembly with an upper capturing housing located opposite a lower capturing housing. The upper capturing housing can have at least one cord opening configured to receive a cord. The upper capturing housing can have a cord capturing structure. The cord is configured to contact a portion of the cord capturing structure. A fastener is configured to connect the upper capturing housing to the lower capturing housing. The cord is captured between the cord capturing structure of the upper capturing housing and a surface of the lower capturing housing. An anchoring weight is configured to connect to the capturing assembly. The anchoring weight has an opening. The upper capturing housing and lower capturing housing are configured to retain the anchoring weight. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332975 | SMALL APERTURE LIGHTING DEVICE - A lighting device assembly includes a light source and an optic attached to a first heat sink member, a second heat sink member connected in thermal communication with the first heat sink member, and an aperture member connected to the second heat sink member. The aperture member has an inner surface having steps surrounding a light exit opening to reduce a thickness dimension. The edge of the light exit opening is angled radially outward toward its light exit side. A third heat sink member is connected in thermal communication with the second heat sink member, and has a plurality of openings to receive one or more plaster materials. The third heat sink member has a first region and a second region at least partially surrounding the first region, the second region has a reduced heat conduction capability relative to the first region, to inhibit a transfer of heat to the outer perimeter of the body of the further heat sink member | 2021-10-28 |
20210332976 | FRUSTOCONICAL COMBUSTION CHAMBER FOR A FLUID HEATING DEVICE AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - The disclosed technology includes a fluid heating device including a frustoconical combustion chamber and a heat exchanger that can include heating tubes. The combustion chamber can have a first end and a second end that is in fluid communication with the heating tubes. The surface area of the second end of the combustion chamber can be larger than the surface area of the first end of the combustion chamber. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332977 | REDUCING MERCURY EMISSIONS FROM THE BURNING OF COAL BY REMOTE SORBENT ADDITION - Sorbent components containing halogen, calcium, alumina, and silica are used in combination during coal combustion to produce environmental benefits. Sorbents such as calcium bromide are added to the coal ahead of combustion and other components are added into the flame or downstream of the flame, preferably at minimum temperatures to assure complete formation of the refractory structures that result in various advantages of the methods. When used together, the components
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20210332978 | SMOKE REMOVAL DEVICE - A smoke removal device includes a connecting tube, a burner, and a plurality of heat storage meshes. The connecting tube has an inlet end and an outlet end. The burner is disposed in the connecting tube and has a flame outlet. The heat storage meshes are sequentially disposed between the flame outlet and the outlet end. The heat storage meshes includes a first heat storage mesh and a second heat storage mesh. The first heat storage mesh is located between the second heat storage mesh and the flame outlet. A mesh-number of per unit area of the first heat storage mesh is larger than that of the second heat storage mesh. The first heat storage mesh and the second heat storage mesh could slow down a flow rate of flame to increase temperatures of the heat storage meshes. The smoke is burned off once touching the heat storage meshes. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332979 | EXTENDED BULKHEAD PANEL - A combustor may comprise an outer combustor panel and an inner combustor panel radially inward of the outer combustor panel. A bulkhead panel may extend radially between the outer combustor panel and the inner combustor panel. An outer spacer may be located between an outer flange of the bulkhead panel and the outer combustor panel. An inner spacer may be located between an inner flange of the bulkhead panel and the inner combustor panel. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332980 | THERMAL RESISTANT AIR CAPS - An air cap is configured to be affixed to a nozzle assembly as a downstream facing component of the nozzle assembly. The air cap includes a plurality of air wipe passages with outlets defined in a circumferential direction around a downstream facing surface of the air cap. A nozzle assembly can include an outer wall wherein the air cap is connected to the nozzle assembly outboard of the outer wall. An inner wall can be connected to the outer wall by a plurality of air swirl vanes. One or more fuel circuit components can be connected to the nozzle assembly inboard of the inner wall. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332981 | FLUID DISTRIBUTORS FOR FLUID NOZZLES - A fluid nozzle includes a first fluid circuit, a second fluid circuit spaced apart from the first fluid circuit and a fuel circuit. The fuel circuit is defined between the first and second fluid circuits and between a first fuel circuit wall and a second fuel circuit wall. A ring-shaped permeable barrier is positioned between the first and second fuel circuit walls configured and adapted to provide a controlled resistance to fuel flow. A fuel distributor includes a first fuel circuit wall and a second fuel circuit wall spaced apart from the first fuel circuit wall. A fuel circuit is defined between the first and second fuel circuit walls. A ring-shaped permeable barrier is positioned between first and second fuel circuit walls. A combustion assembly includes a combustor housing, a combustor dome positioned at an upstream end of the combustor housing, and a fluid nozzle positioned adjacent the combustor dome. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332982 | Multiple Burner Cooking Assembly - A multiple burner cooking assembly for portable cooking includes a table and a plurality of burners that is each of the burners is coupled to the table for having a cooking pot positioned thereon for cooking. A plurality of conduits is each of the conduits is coupled to the table and each of the conduits is fluidly coupled to a respective one of the burners. A plurality of valves is each fluidly coupled to a respective one of the conduits and each of the valves is in fluid communication with a respective one of the burners. A supply hose is fluidly coupled to the plurality of conduits and the supply hose is attachable to a fuel source to deliver the fuel in the fuel source to the conduits. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332983 | ELECTRIC STOVETOP HEATER UNIT WITH INTEGRATED TEMPERATURE CONTROL - An apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a heater comprising a heating element having a region that does not contain a surface heating portion. The apparatus further includes a thermostat positioned in the region. The thermostat includes a contact surface disposed to make contact with an object placed on the surface heating portion. The thermostat includes a switch configured to prevent a current from conducting through the heating element when the contact surface experiences a temperature equal to or greater than a temperature limit. The apparatus further includes a medallion coupled to the thermostat and positioned below a top surface of the heating element, the medallion comprising an aperture shaped to allow the contact surface to extend through the aperture to make contact with the object. The apparatus includes an urging element configured to provide vertical movement of the medallion in response to a downward force applied from the object. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332984 | FLUSHING MACHINE - A flushing machine ( | 2021-10-28 |
20210332985 | AIR CONDITIONER INDOOR UNIT - An air conditioner indoor unit includes a back plate assembly, a top cover assembly having a part connected to a top wall of the back plate assembly, and a panel assembly. The panel assembly includes a first panel connected to the back plate assembly and including a first air outlet and a second air outlet arranged below the first air outlet, a second panel disposed below the first panel, a door mounting plate disposed at rear of the first panel and including a guiding groove, a door coupled to the door mounting plate and movable relative to the door mounting plate to open or close the first air outlet, and a guiding post arranged at the door and configured to extend into and slide relative to the guiding groove. The back plate assembly, the top cover assembly, the first panel, and the second panel are connected one to another. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332986 | HEAT EXCHANGER AND AIR CONDITIONER INCLUDING SAME - The present disclosure relates to a heat exchanger and an air conditioner including the same. The heat exchanger may be provided for heat exchange between refrigerant and air. The heat exchanger may include a plurality of refrigerant tubes that are disposed with a clearance (C) therebetween in a first direction (A), in which the air moves, and are disposed to be spaced apart in a second direction (B) crossing the first direction (A) and a plurality of heat exchange fins that are disposed between the plurality of refrigerant tubes disposed to be spaced apart in the second direction (B). | 2021-10-28 |
20210332987 | WINDOW AIR CONDITIONER - A window air conditioner includes a casing and a positioning device. The casing includes a cabinet including an outdoor part and an indoor part spaced apart from each other to form a receiving groove. The positioning device has a locked state and an unlocked state, and is configured to extend further into the receiving groove in the locked state than in the unlocked state. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332988 | WINDOW AIR CONDITIONER - A window air conditioner includes a casing including an indoor portion and an outdoor portion, an indoor fan wheel arranged in the indoor portion, and an indoor heat exchanger arranged in the indoor portion. The indoor portion includes an air inlet and an air outlet. The indoor heat exchanger includes a first heat exchange portion extending vertically and a second heat exchange portion connected to the first heat exchange portion and extending obliquely towards the indoor fan wheel. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332989 | WINDOW AIR CONDITIONER - A window air conditioner includes a casing including an outdoor part and an indoor part spaced apart from each other. A receiving groove is formed between the outdoor part and the indoor part. The window air conditioner further includes a first positioning portion provided at a side wall of the receiving groove and a fastening device mounted at the casing. The fastening device includes a plurality of second positioning portions spaced apart from each other in a direction from the indoor part to the outdoor part. The fastening device is configured to switch between a locked state and an unlocked state. In the locked state, the fastening device extends into the receiving groove and one of the plurality of second positioning portions cooperates with the first positioning portion to fix a position of the fastening device. In the unlocked state, the fastening device is outside the receiving groove. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332990 | DEHUMIDIFIER WITH CONDENSATE TANK - A dehumidifier system is provided. The dehumidifier system may include a condensate tank and a dehumidifier. The dehumidifier may be positionable between at least one deployed position and at least one stowed position relative to the condensate tank. The condensate tank and the dehumidifier may telescope relative to each other. The dehumidifier system, or portions thereof, may include one or more stacking structures. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332991 | OUTDOOR AIR HOOD ASSEMBLY WITH AN INLET HOOD - A hood assembly for a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) unit includes a top panel comprising a first panel portion and a second panel portion adjustably coupled to one another, wherein the top panel is configured to rotatably couple to a housing of the HVAC unit. The hood assembly further includes a filter frame rotatably coupled to the top panel, wherein the filter frame is configured to support at least one filter. The hood assembly is adjustable between a collapsed configuration and a deployed configuration, the first panel portion and the second panel portion are configured to translate relative to one another during transition of the hood assembly between the collapsed configuration and the deployed configuration, and the top panel is configured to contain the filter frame within the housing in the collapsed configuration. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332992 | DEHUMIDIFIER - A dehumidifier includes a water tank including an accommodating space, a connector male end assembly disposed at the water tank, a middle partition, and a connector female end disposed at the middle partition. The connector male end assembly includes a connector male end including a first end part in communication with the accommodating space and a second end part opposite to and in communication with the first end part. The connector female end includes a first connection end part connected with the second end part and a second connection end part opposite to and in communication with the first connection end part. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332993 | ENERGY EXCHANGE SYSTEM FOR CONDITIONING AIR IN AN ENCLOSED STRUCTURE - Certain embodiments provide an energy exchange system that includes a supply air flow path, an exhaust air flow path, an energy recovery device disposed within the supply and exhaust air flow paths, and a supply conditioning unit disposed within the supply air flow path. The supply conditioning unit may be downstream from the energy recovery device. Certain embodiments provide a method of conditioning air including introducing outside air as supply air into a supply air flow path, pre-conditioning the supply air with an energy recovery device, and fully-conditioning the supply air with a supply conditioning unit that is downstream from the energy recovery device. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332994 | MODULATING MAKEUP FLUID CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SAME - A method for maintaining a boiling rate of a base fluid can include a determination of a fluid level of a turbulated base fluid in a reservoir. The fluid level can be determined by measuring at least one first height of the turbulated base fluid above the fluid level with at least a first sensor. The fluid level can be determined by measuring at least one second height of the turbulated base fluid below the fluid level with the first sensor. The method can include the establishment of the fluid level of the turbulated base fluid. The fluid level can be established according to the measured at least one first and second heights. The method can include the graduated introduction of an input fluid into the reservoir. A control valve can gradually introduce the input fluid in proportion to the established fluid level of the turbulated base fluid. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332995 | PRODUCTS OF MANUFACTURE FOR THE TREATMENT, PREVENTION AND AMELIORATION OF MICROBIAL INFECTIONS - In alternative embodiments, provided are products of manufacture, including automobiles and buildings, and multiplexed systems such as ventilation systems, for treating, preventing, ameliorating, slowing the progress of, decreasing the severity of or preventing a microbial infection, such as bacterial and viral infections, including the common respiratory viruses such as infuenza virus, respiratory syncytial virus, parainfluenza virus, adenovirus, rhinovirus, human metapneumovirus, hantaviruses, enterovirus, coronavirus (such as a SARS, MERS or COV1D-19 infection), or an infection caused by a virus in the subfamily Orthocoronavirinae, or a virus in the family Coronaviridae, or a virus in the order Nidovirales. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332996 | AIR IONIZATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - An air ionization unit is provided to ionize air to remove particulates and to release cleaned air. Air moves into the air ionization unit where it may be first filtered by an air intake filter. The air is moved, preferably by a fan, into contact with an ion generator, where the air is ionized. One or more (such as two) other fans may be used to provide airflow to (1) at least partially remove ions emanating from the air that has been exposed to the ion generator, and (2) to push the cleaned air through one or more ozone filters and out of the air ionization unit. The air ionization unit may also include an outgoing air filter, and one or more doors to access the air intake filter and/or the air ionization unit. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332997 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONFIGURING AND COMMUNICATING WITH HVAC DEVICES - An actuator in a HVAC system includes a mechanical transducer, a processing circuit, a wireless transceiver, and a power circuit. The processing circuit includes a processor and memory and is configured to operate the mechanical transducer according to a control program stored in the memory. The wireless transceiver is configured to facilitate bidirectional wireless data communications between the processing circuit and an external device. The power circuit is configured to draw power from a wireless signal received via the wireless transceiver and power the processing circuit and the wireless transceiver using the drawn power. The processing circuit is configured to use the power drawn from the wireless signal to wirelessly transmit data stored in the memory of the actuator to the external device via the wireless transceiver, wirelessly receive data from the external device via the wireless transceiver, and store the data received from the external device in the memory. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332998 | SYSTEM FOR PLOT-BASED FORECASTING FUEL CONSUMPTION FOR INDOOR THERMAL CONDITIONING WITH THE AID OF A DIGITAL COMPUTER - A Thermal Performance Forecast approach is described that can be used to forecast heating and cooling fuel consumption based on changes to user preferences and building-specific parameters that include indoor temperature, building insulation, HVAC system efficiency, and internal gains. A simplified version of the Thermal Performance Forecast approach, called the Approximated Thermal Performance Forecast, provides a single equation that accepts two fundamental input parameters and four ratios that express the relationship between the existing and post-change variables for the building properties to estimate future fuel consumption. The Approximated Thermal Performance Forecast approach marginally sacrifices accuracy for a simplified forecast. In addition, the thermal conductivity, effective window area, and thermal mass of a building can be determined using different combinations of utility consumption, outdoor temperature data, indoor temperature data, internal heating gains data, and HVAC system efficiency as inputs. | 2021-10-28 |
20210332999 | AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM - An air-conditioning system includes: a plurality of indoor units including respective wireless communication units each of which emits radio waves; and a mobile terminal unit configured to wirelessly communicate with each of the wireless communication units. The mobile terminal unit detects the radio waves emitted by the wireless communication units, and makes a notification indicating a presence of one or ones of the indoor units that are determined operable based on radio wave intensities of the detected radio waves. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333000 | HIGH EFFICIENCY MODE-DEPENDENT HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMS - A heating, ventilation, and air condition (HVAC) system is disclosed. The HVAC system includes mode-dependent, movable barriers that can open and close to increase the efficiency of the systems. The movable barriers can be positioned proximate either a gas furnace heat exchanger or air conditioning coils. In a closed configuration, the movable barriers constrict a portion of air flow through a cabinet or other air flow conduit. The movable barriers can be activated by several means including blower airflow, springs, motors, or other such motion devices. Redundancies are also described to ensure the movable barriers are in the proper position. The redundancies described include sensors that measure the condition of the air itself as well as sensors to directly detect the position of the movable barriers. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333001 | AIR CONDITIONER, DATA TRANSMISSION METHOD, AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - An air conditioner includes an adapter including a control unit that controls the air conditioner using a learning model and a communication unit that communicates with a server device that generates the learning model on the basis of operation history data of the air conditioner. The adapter includes an acquisition unit, a determination unit, an erasing unit, and a transmission unit. The acquisition unit acquires the data every predetermined cycle from the air conditioner. The determination unit determines whether or not an amount of change between temporally continuous data of the data acquired by the acquisition unit is within a predetermined range. The erasing unit leaves at least one of the continuous data and deletes the other data in a case where the amount of change between the continuous data is within the predetermined range. The transmission unit transmits the data after being deleted to the server device. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333002 | AIR CONDITIONER - An air conditioner includes a housing. The housing includes a panel including an opening. The air conditioner further includes an indicator light arranged at the opening, an air heat exchange duct and an air treatment duct arranged in the housing and not in communication with each other, an air heat exchange device arranged at the air heat exchange duct and configured to conduct heat exchange for air in the air heat exchange duct, and an air treatment device arranged at the air treatment duct and configured to conduct at least one of humidification or purification for air in the air treatment duct. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333003 | AIR CONDITIONER - Disclosed is an air conditioner. The air conditioner of the present disclosure includes: a plurality of indoor units configured to be distributed and installed in a plurality of floors in a building; a controller configured to monitor and control the plurality of indoor units; and a wireless communication unit configured to transmit and receive data by the controller, the plurality of indoor units, and one outdoor unit by using a wireless communication method; wherein the wireless communication unit comprises a transmitter and a receiver using a Sub-GHz band frequency, wherein the transmitter includes: an optical orthogonal code generating unit configured to first cipher source data using an optical orthogonal code; and a narrow-band chaotic signal generating unit configured to secondarily cipher by using a chaotic signal, wherein the data is sequentially encrypted through the optical orthogonal code generating unit and the narrowband chaotic signal generating unit and then transmitted. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333004 | Intelligent Commissioning of Building Automation Controllers - Systems/methods for intelligent commissioning of an HVAC system provide a control node and at least a first network node coupled to communicate with the control node, the first network node configured to retrieve via a user interface objects configured at the control node, configure at least a second network node using the retrieved objects, and report the configuration of the second network node at the control node. A user interface of a first network node can access the objects at the control node. The first network node can apply the accessed objects to configure a second network node using a commissioning tool. The commissioning tool can be activated specifically for certain authorized HVAC personas or roles. The first network node can report the configuring at the control node. The commissioning tool can be voice-enabled to allow a single user to configure the HVAC system via voice commands. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333005 | AIR TREATMENT DEVICE - An imaging target includes a light emitter configured to emit visible light from a surface of the imaging target, and an imaging device captures an image of at least the light emitter of the imaging target and acquires image data including the light emitter. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333006 | System and Apparatus for Conditioning of Indoor Air - A control system is provided for controlling heating and/or cooling with a conditioning load such as fan coils and chilled beams. Based on user input and ambient conditions, the control system determines a desired temperature for the liquid entering the load and combines fresh supply liquid (e.g., from a chiller or boiler) with a portion of the liquid that has passed through the load, to achieve the target load input temperature for the liquid. A recirculation pump may be used to return a portion of the liquid exiting the load for mixing with the fresh supply liquid and a control valve may be used to adjust the ratio of fresh supply liquid and recirculated liquid to achieve the targeted temperature. The control systems can be compatible with a variety of liquid supply systems such as two- and four-pipe systems. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333007 | HVAC SYSTEM - An HVAC system for a multi-unit building having a riser stack in flow communication with a single unit HVAC system. The single unit HVAC system has a first heat exchanger thermally connected to the riser stack, a second heat exchanger thermally connected to a fluid distribution system within the unit, and a closed loop fluid flow path extending between the first and second heat exchangers. The first heat exchanger exchanges heat between a riser stack fluid in the riser stack and the closed loop fluid in the closed loop fluid flow path and the second heat exchanger exchanges heat between the closed loop fluid and a distribution fluid of the fluid distribution system. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333008 | ADVANCED ELECTRIC HEATING - A heat exchanger including at least one bulb configured to generate a heat, and a heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system incorporating the same are provided. The heat exchanger includes a body configured to permit the passage of an airflow through at least a portion of the body. The body includes at least one pocket with an interior surface. The pocket(s) may be configured in parallel or perpendicular to the passage of the airflow. The heat exchanger includes at least one bulb configured within at least one pocket. At least a portion of the heat generated by the bulb is transferred to at least a portion of the airflow. The pocket may allow the heat to be transferred to the airflow without the airflow contacting the bulb. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333009 | APPLIANCE AIR INTAKE APPARATUS - An air intake apparatus configured to be operably coupled to a primary air input of a furnace so as to provide airflow into the furnace in the event the primary air input becomes blocked. The air intake apparatus includes a body having an interior volume wherein the body includes a first end and a second end. The body has openings at the first end and the second end. A first end cap member is secured to the first end and includes an intake pipe operably coupled thereto. An intake member is secured to the second end cap member and extends upward therefrom into the interior volume of the body. The body includes a plurality of apertures formed in the wall thereof operable to atmospherically couple the interior volume of the body to an atmosphere in which the air intake apparatus is present. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333010 | DEHUMIDIFIER WITH CONDENSATE TANK - A dehumidifier system is provided. The dehumidifier system may include a condensate tank and a dehumidifier. The dehumidifier may be positionable between at least one deployed position and at least one stowed position relative to the condensate tank. The condensate tank and the dehumidifier may telescope relative to each other. The dehumidifier system, or portions thereof, may include one or more stacking structures. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333011 | CONDENSATE DRAIN SYSTEM OF AN HVAC UNIT - A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) unit includes a blower support frame and a condensate drain panel assembly. The blower support frame is configured to support one or more blowers of the HVAC unit. The condensate drain panel assembly includes a first condensate drain panel coupled to the blower support frame at a first angle relative to horizontal, a second condensate drain panel coupled to the blower support frame at a second angle relative to horizontal, and a cover panel. The condensate drain panel assembly is configured to direct condensate away from the blower support frame and towards a main condensate drain pan. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333012 | CERAMIC HEATER FOR HEATING WATER IN AN APPLIANCE - An appliance for heating fluid includes a reservoir for holding the fluid during use. One or more ceramic heaters mount with the reservoir to heat the fluid. The heater includes electrically resistive traces thick-film printed on a substrate. The heaters optionally mount with a heat transfer element having a relatively large surface area. The heat transfer element typifies a conductive element, such as an aluminum plate of forged aluminum. The plate has cavities to retain the heaters or sections fitted about heaters. Holes through a thickness of the plate induce turbulent fluid flow as the fluid freely passes there through during use. Heater control and mounting are still other aspects of the technology. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333013 | HEAT EXCHANGE PIPE, HEAT EXCHANGER AND WATER HEATING APPARATUS - The present disclosure discloses a heat exchange pipe, a heat exchanger and a water heating apparatus. The heat exchange pipe comprises: a pipe body and a plurality of fins fixedly disposed to sleeve the pipe body; a flow guiding structure is provided at a partial outer edge of the fin; and a flow guiding flue is formed between the flow guiding structure and an outer wall of the pipe body. The heat exchange pipe, the heat exchanger and the water heating apparatus provided by the present disclosure can improve the flue gas flow path and the heat exchange efficiency. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333014 | AIR CONTROL METHOD FOR AIR HANDLER UNIT - The present disclosure relates to the field of air conditioning technology. In particular, it involves an air control method for air handler unit. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333015 | METHODS AND CIRCUITS CONFIGURED TO DETECT LOW HOT WATER RESERVE CONDITION AND RELATED ARTICLES OF MANUFACTURE - A method of operating a water heater in a load shed mode can include detecting that an upper water heater thermostat control module in a water heater is calling for heat to be provided via an upper heating element of the water heater while the water heater is in a load shed mode of operation wherein a first leg of power to the water heater is decoupled from an input to the upper water heater thermostat control module and responsive to the upper water heater thermostat control module calling for heat, transmitting a signal to end the load shed mode of operation at the water heater so that the first leg of power to the water heater is coupled to the input of the upper water heater thermostat control module so that the upper heating element of the water heater is enabled to heat water responsive to the upper water heater thermostat control module calling for heat. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333016 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SECURING TEMPERATURE SENSORS ON THE OUTER SURFACE OF A TANK OF AN ELECTRIC WATER HEATER - A temperature sensor securing system and method is described for securing two or more temperature sensors against an outer surface of a side wall of a tank of an electric water heater. The temperature sensors are secured spaced apart on an elongated support such as a circuit board which is held in position against the tank outer surface by support means. An expandable liquid foam causes the temperature sensors to be biased against the outer surface of the tank side wall to sense the temperature of the side wall at the location of the sensors and to generate actual temperature signals to a controller which is programmed to communicate with a subscriber and/or energy provider to control the water temperature inside the tank. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333017 | CARRYOVER BURNERS FOR FLUID HEATING SYSTEMS AND METHODS THEREOF - The disclosed technology includes carryover burner systems and methods for use with water heating system. The water heating system can include a burner unit having an outer sleeve, and an inner sleeve. The water heating system can also include an ignitor. The outer sleeve can include a carryover region having a first plurality of apertures and a combustion region which can be adjacent to the carryover region, the combustion region including a second plurality of apertures. The inner sleeve can comprise a dispersion region having a third plurality of apertures. The inner sleeve can be located substantially within the outer sleeve. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333018 | DOUBLE CHAMBERS BOILER SYSTEM WITH OXYGEN-ENRICHED COMBUSTION - A double chambers boiler system with oxygen-enriched combustion is provided, relating to fields of thermal power engineering and mechanical manufacturing. The double chambers boiler system includes a boiler furnace subassembly and a combustion control subassembly. The boiler furnace subassembly includes a combustion chamber and a heat exchange chamber. The heat exchange chamber is arranged above the combustion chamber. A high temperature flue gas outlet is arranged between the combustion chamber and the heat exchange chamber. The combustion control subassembly includes a burner, a pure oxygen injector and a fuel injector. The double chambers boiler system with oxygen-enriched combustion is able to simultaneously solve problems of improving a combustion efficiency and reducing an emission concentration of NO | 2021-10-28 |
20210333019 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OBTAINING ENERGY IN SHADOWED REGIONS - Systems and methods are disclosed for directing radiant energy to permanently shadowed or occasionally shadowed regions such as on the floors of craters or in valleys in lunar polar regions to provide illumination, thermal power, electricity, communications, and other services. Embodiments of the systems include reflector elements to provide diffuse illumination, focused illumination, and thermal power, structures to support the reflectors and other elements, communications devices for varied signal types, and methods for installing the system. The structure can be compactly folded and delivered to be automatically installed. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333020 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INSTALLING GEOTHERMAL HEAT EXCHANGER - A borehole is bored to a borehole target depth in a site and a geothermal heat exchanger is inserted into and then secured in the borehole at the desired depth. Once the heat exchanger has been secured in the borehole, the heat exchanger has a closed distal end and an open proximal end and has at least one fluid path between the closed distal end and the open proximal end, with installation fluid disposed in the fluid path(s). After securing the heat exchanger in the borehole and before excavation of a portion of the site immediately surrounding the borehole, the heat exchanger is temporarily sealed by installing, through the open proximal end, at least one respective internal seal in each fluid path. For each fluid path, the internal seal(s) will be disposed below a respective notional subgrade depth and excavation of the site immediately surrounding the borehole can proceed. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333021 | HEAT TRANSPORT SYSTEM - A heat transport system includes: a refrigerant circuit that seals therein a fluid including HFC-32 and/or HFO refrigerant as a refrigerant and that includes: a refrigerant booster that boosts the refrigerant; an outdoor air heat exchanger that exchanges heat between the refrigerant and outdoor air; a medium heat exchanger that exchanges heat between the refrigerant and a heat transfer medium; and a refrigerant flow path switch that switches between a refrigerant radiation state and a refrigerant evaporation state; and a medium circuit that seals carbon dioxide therein as the heat transfer medium. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333022 | SINGLE-STAGE EJECTOR-BASED CRYOGENIC REFRIGERATION SYSTEM FOR COLD ENERGY RECOVERY - An ejector-based cryogenic refrigeration system for cold energy recovery includes a first cryogenic refrigeration loop connected by a helium compressor and a cryogenic refrigerator and a second cryogenic refrigeration loop connected by the helium compressor, a regenerator, an ejector, a cold head of the cryogenic refrigerator, an end to be cooled and a pressure regulating valve. The cryogenic refrigerator is separated from the end to be cooled. The cryogenic refrigerator and the cryogenic helium cooling loop share a helium compressor, which improves the utilization efficiency of the device and reduces the cost. The ejector allows a part of fluids to circulate in the cryogenic loop, so as to maintain a required cryogenic condition, recover the pressure of the fluids, reduce the gas flowing though the compressor loop, and thus reduce the power consumption of the compressor. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333023 | HEAT DISSIPATION ASSEMBLY FOR A LINEAR COMPRESSOR - A linear compressor includes a housing defining a sump for collecting a lubricant and a pump for circulating a flow of lubricant within the housing. A heat dissipation or heat exchange assembly includes a plate mounted on a lower portion of the housing to define one or more fluid passageways between the plate and the housing. Hot oil is collected from the working components of the linear compressor and is passed through the one or more fluid passageways to discharge heat through the housing before the oil is returned to the sump. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333024 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF COOLING OF HEAT GENERATING UNITS IN AN HVAC UNIT - Embodiments of the present disclosure are therefore directed toward a condenser section that is configured to draw an air flow into the condenser section, a control section configured to enclose electrical components, and a partition extending between the condenser section and the control section. The partition may include a first air passage and a second air passage formed therein, where the first air passage is configured to enable a portion of the air flow to flow from the condenser section into the control section to cool the electrical components and the second air passage enables the portion of air flow to from the control section to the condenser section. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333025 | Control Of Refrigerant Injection Into A Compressor In An Economized Refrigeration Cycle - A method of controlling injection into a compressor in a refrigeration cycle is described. A refrigeration cycle may comprise at least an economizer heat exchanger, a heat rejection heat exchanger, a first expansion device, and a compressor. A discharge port of the compressor is connected to the heat rejection heat exchanger via a discharge line and an injection port of the compressor is connected to the means for compressing. The economizer heat exchanger comprises a first path having an input connected to the heat rejection heat exchanger and an output connected to the first expansion device, and a second path having an input connected to the heat rejection heat exchanger via an economizer valve and an output connected to the injection port of the compressor via an injection line. The economizer valve is regulated based on a superheat level of the refrigerant in the economizer heat exchanger. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333026 | CONTROLS AND RELATED METHODS FOR MITIGATING LIQUID MIGRATION AND/OR FLOODBACK - The present disclosure relates to controls and related methods for mitigating liquid (e.g., compressor refrigerant, etc.) migration and/or floodback. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333027 | FRESH-AIR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD - A fresh-air air conditioning system and control method, the system comprising an interior unit ( | 2021-10-28 |