Patents Issued in May 23, 2013
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Publication number: 20130125483Abstract: An apparatus for fixing the rear glass of a cab on construction machinery is provided. The apparatus includes a window frame forming a cab window frame; a weather strip coupled to the window frame to seal a gap between the window frame and the rear glass of the cab; a glass interior fixing portion including an engagement portion inserted and engaged between the window frame and the weather strip, a body portion extending from the engagement portion at right angles and having a groove and a glass support portion supporting the rear glass of the cab; a glass exterior fixing portion engaged with the glass support portion of the glass interior fixing portion to support the rear glass of the cab; and a stopper having one side fixed to the window frame to support the rear glass of the cab.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2010Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: VOLVO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ABInventor: Chun-Jin Yoon
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Publication number: 20130125484Abstract: Systems and methods of transferring loads between adjacent cast-in-place slabs, such as concrete slabs, and for accurately positioning dowels between adjacent sections of slabs are provided. A generally planar plate-type dowel is used which may be positioned within a cutaway in a preexisting slab of concrete. The dowel is shaped to generally conform to the shape of the cutaway, which is made by a saw blade. Once the dowel is positioned within the preexisting slab, a new slab is poured adjacent the preexisting slab. Rubber seals are included on the edges of the dowels to provide spacing or a gap between the dowel and the preexisting slab to allow for lateral independent movement of the adjacent slabs, and to prevent concrete from the newly poured second slab from entering into the gap. A saw unit for making a generally planar cut horizontally into an edge of a hardened concrete slab is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2013Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: P.N.A. CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: P.N.A. CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
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Publication number: 20130125485Abstract: A system for attaching finishing elements to building structures without conventional structural sheathing is provided. The system includes attaching at least one thin, flat strip of nailable reinforcement member such as a metal strapping directly to the framing of a building structure. The finishing elements are then attached to the reinforcement members via a plurality of fastening tabs. The reinforcement members are in direct contact with the framing and configured to provide structural support and increase wind load resistance of the finishing element attached thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: JAMES HARDIE TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDInventor: James Hardie Technology Limited
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Publication number: 20130125486Abstract: An access floor panel is provided that includes a support frame that supports a phase change material. The phase change material changes phases at a certain temperature. The support frame may form a shell having a cavity. The cavity may be filled with the phase change material or with a mixture of the phase change material and a fill material. The access floor panels can be every panel in an access floor system or selected panels in the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2011Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: KINGSPAN HOLDINGS (IRL) LIMITEDInventors: Daniel J. CURTIN, William W. REYNOLDS, Daniel B. KENNEDY, Peter R. STRAPP, Daniel J. CATALFU, Steven A. ENGLAR, John K. HAN
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Publication number: 20130125487Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to an insulation and ventilation system for a building envelope (e.g. a building wall and/or a building roof). The system includes: one or more interior building envelope layers; an insulation panel having an interior side abutting against at least one of the one or more interior building envelope layers and an exterior side having a plurality of transversely spaced and continuously longitudinally extending grooves interspaced between a plurality of transversely spaced and continuously longitudinally extending protrusions; and one or more exterior building envelope layers located exterior to the insulation panel to provide a plurality of transversely localized venting channels defined at least in part by an interior surface of the one or more exterior building envelope layers and the grooves of the exterior side of the insulation panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventors: Ross Patrick POWER, Scott EMO
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Publication number: 20130125488Abstract: Disclosed herein are various embodiments of a batten system comprising thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) membranes. In an embodiment, a batten may comprise a plurality of TPO membranes heat sealed together. The heat sealed TPO membranes may include a plurality of unsealed areas between the membranes for engaging one or more coupling devices. Slate shingles may be hung from the one or more coupling devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: Building Materials Investment CorporationInventor: Building Materials Investment Corporation
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Publication number: 20130125489Abstract: An external insulation wall having grid-reinforced insulation board anchored with mechanical devices includes: a base course wall (1), wherein a leveling and bonding layer (2), grid-reinforced insulation boards (3), plastic expansion anchor bolts (4), a thin plaster protecting layer (5), and a finishing layer (6) are provided on the base course wall (1) from inside to outside in turn. Holes are drilled on the grid-reinforced insulation boards (3), and the grid-reinforced insulation boards (3) are directly fixed on the base course wall with the plastic expansion anchor bolts (4), in such a manner that all load of an external insulation system is born by the plastic expansion anchor bolts (4), and the plastic expansion anchor bolts (4) transmits the load to the base course wall (1). The external insulation wall can solve technical problems of low bearing capacity and difficult surface treatment caused by an old base course wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2011Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventors: Jinlie Zhou, Yue Zhou
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Publication number: 20130125490Abstract: An insulated concrete form including of first and second spaced sidewalls forming a cavity therebetween, said sidewalls having an inside surface and interconnected by a plurality of form ties, and a form insert made of an insulative material positioned adjacent the inside surface of at least one sidewall which thereby increases the R-value of the resulting structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: AIRLITE PLASTICS CO.Inventor: Airlite Plastics Co.
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Publication number: 20130125491Abstract: A sidewall for a refrigerated trailer includes a plurality of wall panels configured to extend along a horizontal length of the trailer. Each wall panel includes an outer wall member, an inner wall member spaced-apart from the outer wall member, and a foam core coupled to and extending between the inner and outer wall members.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventors: Patrick M. Griffin, Andrzej Wylezinski, Scott A. Storz
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Publication number: 20130125492Abstract: A locking member for locking panels having a frame, to a support structure. The locking member includes an elongated portion for fastening the locking member to the support structure, and at least one clip defined on the elongated portion for securing the frame thereto. The clip is configured for gripping the U section of the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2011Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventors: Efraim Molek, Peter Levy
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Publication number: 20130125493Abstract: A system for repairing an opening in a surface is provided. The system includes a surface to be repaired, the surface defining an opening therein, the opening being a removed damaged section of the surface. The system further includes a patch piece to be placed within the opening in the surface. The system further includes first and second components, the first component being adapted to adhere the patch piece within the opening from the interior of the surface and the second component being adapted to adhere the patch piece within the opening from the exterior of the surface. The system further includes a securing mechanism that is adapted to engage each of the first and second components between the patch piece and the surface, hold the components together by compressive force, and maintain the first and second components in communication until the patch work is complete.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2011Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventor: Rahimullah Raheel
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Publication number: 20130125494Abstract: A weather resistant shingle system is provided, wherein a starter strip course of shingles is applied to a roof, and with successive courses of field shingles applied thereover, with adjacent underlying and overlying shingles adhesively secured together to provide wind resistance to tabs of next overlying shingles from being upwardly lifted under wind conditions, and to prevent moisture, such as rain, from entering beneath tabs of shingles.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2013Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventor: Robert L. Jenkins
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Publication number: 20130125495Abstract: Wall mounting assemblies and methods are disclosed. The assembly includes a bracket that has two frame members coupled at a hinge. Each frame member has a hook for engaging a recess or slot on a panel. The assembly further includes a panel that has edges that are configured to engage the edges of adjacent panels, without the need for tilting the panel to engage. Each panel has two slots for receiving the bracket. Bending the two frame members on the bracket causes the bracket's hooks to lock into the slots on the panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: PARALLAX GROUP INTERNATIONAL, LLCInventor: PARALLAX GROUP INTERNATIONAL, LLC
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Publication number: 20130125496Abstract: The invention relates to a connection arrangement of hollow steel sections as support elements which are interconnected using a joint connection, the connection being subject to axial pressure. According to the invention, the joint connection is designed as a detachable, form-fitting plug-in connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2010Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: V & M Deutschland GmbHInventors: Stefan Herion, Ole Josat
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Publication number: 20130125497Abstract: A beam-column connection structure is formed, after installing a continued beam member to a predetermined position, by connecting and fixing lateral beam members, to side faces of an end portion of the continued beam member using a drift pin while connection grooves are fitted to side face connection metal fittings which are attached to the end portion, connecting an extension beam member to the end portion of the continued beam member using a drift pin while a connection groove formed at an end face of the extension beam member is fitted to the end face connection metal fitting, and connecting and fixing column members, to the upper face and lower face of the end portion of the continued beam member using a drift pin while fitting holes, formed at end faces of the column members, are fitted to the top end side portions of column connection pole-like fittings.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicants: KANAI CO., LTD., Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yoshinobu KUMAKAWA, Junichi IMAI, Kunio KANAI, Masayoshi NAKAMURA
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Publication number: 20130125498Abstract: A chair for supporting a rebar grid formed from intersecting lower and upper rebar members at a predetermined height above a bearing surface is constructed having a base member, a support structure having three or more equally spaced apart legs affixed to the base member, and a retention member constructed whose walls have four equally spaced apart slots extending downward from the walls upper edges, a first and second opposing pairs of the slots each having an upper receiving section formed by inwardly sloped wall edges to form a gap less than the diameter of the rebar members and having a retention section formed below the gap of sufficient size to permit one of the rebar members to extend through the retention section, wherein the retention section of the second opposing pair is formed below the retention section of the first opposing pair.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2011Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventor: Clayton W. Lowery
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Publication number: 20130125499Abstract: A method is described for exploiting lighting assemblies in professional architectural structures. A plurality of lighting assemblies equipped with LEDs is provided. Lighting assemblies are installed for free. After a period of time previously agreed upon, an invoice is sent on the basis of an amount per unit length of the installed assemblies, multiplied with the number of length units of the installed assemblies, in which, in accord with a previously made calculation, that can be checked by the owner, the amount of the invoice is smaller than the savings on the energy costs realized by the owner with the lighting assemblies in said time period. A subsequent invoice is repeatedly sent on a regular basis.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventor: Hermmannus Gerhardus Maria SILDERHUIS
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Publication number: 20130125500Abstract: A bracket (401) provides temporary support for a plasterboard while said plasterboard is attached to ceiling joists (103,104). A first limb (402) is secured to a first ceiling joist. A plasterboard (201) is located upon an upper surface of the second limb, in which said second limb extends from said first limb via an angled portion (403). An opposite end of the ceiling board is secured to a second ceiling joist.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2011Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventor: David McGrath
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Publication number: 20130125501Abstract: A method and system for covering industrial wood plank or wood block floors that can be installed quickly without creating a hazardous environment or hazardous wastes and without the necessity of removing installed equipment. Sand is swept over the wood to fill voids and cracks. Next metal lath is stapled to the wood. A first layer of epoxy is poured onto the metal lath. After this is cured, a second coat of finish epoxy can be installed on the first epoxy layer. When this dries, the job is done and operations can be restarted, or an optional topcoat can be applied. The epoxy material used can be self-leveling for ease of application and the final floor is approximately level. The finished floor is flexible to not crack under heavy loads and to absorb shock.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventor: Robert Walter Smith
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Publication number: 20130125502Abstract: A foundation form that comprises a first barrier, an opposed second barrier that is oriented non-parallel with respect to the first barrier, and a plurality of ties that engage the first barrier and the second barrier at a plurality of axial lengths.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventor: James WALKER
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Publication number: 20130125503Abstract: The present invention provides ergonomic grouting tools attached to a glove, mitt, brace, or other passive retention means worn on the hand of a user and methods of using them. In particular, one grouting tool according to the invention includes an elongate tool blade, which may for example be a squeegee, a hollow flexible tube, or a solid, flexible, generally round member, attached proximate to and extending along the fifth digit side of a glove. Reinforcement material integral with the tool blade is preferably included to prevent the tool blade from pulling away from a user's hand during use. The glove itself may be composed of fabric dip-coated in plastic, or otherwise waterproofed/sealed, over palm and finger portions, and uncoated over a wrist region and part of a region covering the back side of a user's hand to provide breathability and comfort.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventor: Patrick William HILBURN
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Publication number: 20130125504Abstract: A mosaic concrete product, methods of creating the same, and methods of fabricating a module for use in creating the mosaic are provided. The methods of installing the mosaic upon an uncured concrete surface utilize the module. The module may be fabricated by mapping out tile in a design corresponding to the mosaic; adhering the tile to a template utilizing an adhesive, the tile being positioned thereon corresponding to the design; and allowing the adhesive to set. The module may define upper and lower surfaces, the upper surface including the tile adhered thereto. The methods of installing the mosaic comprises: positioning the module upon the uncured concrete surface; embedding the tile into the concrete surface; massaging the tile into the concrete surface to interpose a quantity of cement/fines paste between the adjacent tiles; and finishing the concrete surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2013Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: LITHOCRETE, INC.Inventor: LITHOCRETE, INC.
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Publication number: 20130125505Abstract: In the case of a window or door element (1) having a metal frame and an insulated glass pane (7) inserted into the frame (2), a solution is to be created, with which such window or door elements can be produced without requiring cold-forming, extrusion production of light-metal profiles, or another form of production of the frame elements. This is achieved in that the outer and/or inner surface of the frame (2) is formed, in each instance, by a flat metal frame (4, 5), wherein an insulation body (3) is positioned between the frame elements (4, 5), using sandwich construction.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: MONTANSTAHL AGInventor: Montanstahl AG
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Publication number: 20130125506Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of forming a molded core component. A mat formed from cellulosic fiber and resin is provided. The mat is consolidated in a first press until the resin is substantially fully cured, and then removed from the first press. The consolidated mat is then placed in a second press having a mold cavity shaped to form at least one depression in at least one of the major surfaces. The consolidated mat is reformed in the second press to form a molded core component having at least one depression in at least one of the major surfaces. The molded core component has a variable density, preferably of between about 10 lbs/ft3 and 80 lbs/ft3.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2013Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: MASONITE CORPORATIONInventor: Masonite Corporation
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Publication number: 20130125507Abstract: An adhesively joined laminated structure comprising layers of flat elongated members, at least a first member of which comprises wood and at least a first surface of the first member being treated with a preservative chemical. A recess may be provided in the first surface of the first member to improve preservative chemical absorption.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2011Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: Laminated Wood Systems, Inc.Inventor: Douglas L. Kotil
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Publication number: 20130125508Abstract: A rotary-type bag filling and packaging machine including a synchronized table (19) provided above a rotary table (16), which has a plurality of gripper pairs (3), and gas injection nozzles (28), which are provided on the synchronized table (19) so as to correspond to the gripper pairs (3). The synchronized table (19) rotates co-axially with the rotary table (16) in an intermittent manner by a first servo motor (21), which is independent from the drive source of the rotary table (16). A second servo motor (25) which raises and lowers the gas injection nozzle (28) is provided on the synchronized table (19) in conjunction with each gas injection nozzle (28).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: Toyo Jidoki Co., Ltd.Inventor: Toyo Jidoki Co., Ltd.
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Publication number: 20130125509Abstract: A method of operating a bottling plant including at least one phase of running up the bottling plant and one phase of normal operation of the run-up bottling plant. By the actual value of at least one parameter characteristic of a proper operating state being measured, and in the phase of running up, a deviation of the actual value from a desired value of the parameter other than that in the phase of normal operation being admitted, an admissible deviation of the actual value from the desired value can be adapted to the comparably instable operational conditions during the running up of the plant without changing the admissible deviation of the actual value from the desired value during normal operation or restricting the control in normal operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2011Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: Krones AGInventors: Peter Sowislo, Wolfgang Hahn
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Publication number: 20130125510Abstract: The invention discloses a portable sterilizer for use when filling containers for transporting goods under aseptic conditions, which provides increased transport capacity, more flexible formats and connections for the containers, while facilitating handling of the goods, and which comprises a portable boiler, systems for pre-washing using chemicals and other means necessary for sanitizing all the parts thereof. For washing, it uses chemicals, circulation waters and the hot water (or any other liquid poured into said boiler) produced from the liquid phase inside said portable boiler. The device may include a pump for pressure washing with other types of cleaners, cold water, chemicals, etc.; For sterilizing, it uses the vapour phase of water or other liquids in said portable boiler, ultraviolet rays and/or another means of sterilization, and it is connected between the outlet of the pasteurization system of a production plant and the return lines of said pasteurizer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2011Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: ANDESOCEAN S.A.Inventor: Rodrigo Vergara Pinto
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Publication number: 20130125511Abstract: A method for compacting a slug of product and apparatus for accomplishing the same. The invention describes collecting weighed product in an intermediate settling device to form a compact slug of product. The device can comprise a single settling chamber or can comprise multiple settling chambers which are axially rotatable. The slug can be compacted by jostling and/or vibrating the settling device. Thereafter, the product is discharged to a packaging apparatus. Because the product in the final package is denser, a smaller package can be utilized reducing manufacturing and shipping costs.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2013Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventor: FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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Publication number: 20130125512Abstract: A method of packaging and/or transporting a stack of preformed flower pot covers utilizing a portable platform is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2013Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicants: Trust, U/T/A, dated December 8, 1995Inventor: Wanda M. Weder and William F. Straeter, not individually but solely as Trustees of The Family Trust, U/T/A,
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Publication number: 20130125513Abstract: A sealant film for use in a film structure for the manufacture of pouches and bags for containing flowable materials, the sealant film comprising: (1) from about 2.0 to about 9.5 wt %, based on 100 wt % total composition, of an ethylene C4-C10-alpha-olefin interpolymer having a density of from 0.850 to 0.890 g/cc and a melt index of 0.3 to 5 g/10 min, the interpolymer being present in an amount that optimizes flex crack resistance as measured using a Gelbo Flex tester set up to test in accordance with ASTM F392, and minimizes reduction of thermal resistance, as measured using DSC (ASTM E794/E793) Differential Scanning calorimetry (DSC) which determines temperature and heat flow associated with material transitions as a function of time and temperature, and stiffness of the sealant film layer as measured using Tensile Modulus of the polyethylene films measured in accordance with ASTM Method D882; (2) from about 70.5 wt % to about 98.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventor: Alan Keith Breck
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Publication number: 20130125514Abstract: A message storage apparatus that can stimulate creativity and imagination of children and adolescents is disclosed. The apparatus facilitates storage of messages such as secrets, memories, notes, diary entries, wishes, dreams, trivia and other educational facts, quiz and other game questions, valentines, etc. More particularly, the apparatus can virtually (or physically) store intangible (and tangible) messages, thereby enhancing creativity and imagination. The message storage apparatus has a message delivery system that receives a message and delivers it securely to a storage chamber where the message can be accessed at a later time.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2013Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: Preformed Line Products CompanyInventor: Preformed Line Products Company
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Publication number: 20130125515Abstract: A system for locating goods stored in a storage area includes a computer, radio frequency transceivers and modular hangers. Ordered goods are placed in storage units that each have addresses at a central filling center. The filled storage units are shipped to local storage areas where they are coupled to hook units to form modular hangers and stored on rails. The identifications of the goods and the electronic addresses for corresponding hangers are stored on a local computer database. When a user wants to pick up goods stored in the containers, the user inputs the identification or order information for the goods and the computer will cause the radio frequency transmitter to emit a data packet that includes a search address and illumination data. The hangers compare the search address to the electronic address. If there is a match, the hanger is illuminated so the ordered goods can be found.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2013Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: PickPoint CorporationInventors: Kevin C. Delaney, Kendrick S. Lim, Robert G. Guillermo
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Publication number: 20130125516Abstract: A method for manufacturing a hermetically sealed package is provided, using a laser to heat a frit, disposed in a pattern between two substrates, such that the heated frit forms a hermetic seal which connects the substrates.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2013Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventors: John Frederick Bayne, Keith James Becken, Stephan Lvovich Logunov, Aiyu Zhang
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Publication number: 20130125517Abstract: An unpacking device unpacks a package and takes out contents. The package includes a primary package formed by packing the contents with a primary packing material and a secondary package formed by packing the primary package with a secondary packing material. The secondary packing material of the secondary package has an incision. The unpacking device includes a robot, and a control unit for controlling the robot such that the robot takes out the primary package through the incision of the secondary packing material and then takes out the contents from the primary package.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA YASKAWA DENKIInventor: Kabushiki Kaisha Yaskawa Denki
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Publication number: 20130125518Abstract: A baler which includes a net wrapper assembly and method of using the improved baler to install net rolls into a net wrapping assembly in the baler. The net wrapping assembly includes first and second net support tubes for holding respective first and second net rolls. The first and second net support tubes include pivoting elements for pivoting the net support tubes away from wrapping active positions. The net wrapping assembly also includes a support arm for supporting the weight of the net rolls during installation. The net wrapping assembly also includes brake systems, which are connected to a net feeding system, for applying and releasing tension to the net roll.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2011Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: CNH AMERICA LLCInventors: Kevin M. SMITH, Roger D. MAST, JR.
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Publication number: 20130125519Abstract: A sealing arrangement is provided in which a seal flange includes a seal flange body having an integrated electrically conductive seal integrated onto an outer circumferential edge of the seal flange body. The seal flange with integrated seal is installable to seal between two confronting mounting flange faces. The seal is operative to conduct electric charge between said seal flange body and said mounting flanges.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2013Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: MANN+HUMMEL GMBHInventor: MANN+HUMMEL GMBH
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Publication number: 20130125520Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally provide a holding frame having at least one rigid retainer and/or flexible retainers. The holding frame assembly is typically mounted in a housing of an air handler or other air moving conduit. The rigid retainer(s) and flexible retainer(s) are coupled to the holding frame assembly to define filter retaining pockets that retain a final filter within the holding frame assembly without use of clips and other fastening mechanisms.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2011Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventor: Joseph J. Gorman
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Publication number: 20130125521Abstract: A tractor has hydraulically driven wheels at a cab end and castor wheels at an engine end. It can be driven cab forward in a working mode with a header on the forward end. It is rotated to engine forward in the transport position for more stable higher speed travel. There is provided a float module with adjustable and calibrated springs on the header which allows the header to float relative to the lift system on the tractor. The float force is adjusted by raising and lowering the lift system in dependence on an angle measurement of the lift position. The lift system includes a lift cylinder and tilt cylinder controlled to change cutter angle while maintaining a sight line to the cutter bar for the operator.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: MACDON INDUSTRIES LTD.Inventor: MACDON INDUSTRIES LTD.
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Publication number: 20130125522Abstract: A system comprises a first housing configured to enable grass to extend into the first housing. A grass cutting unit is housed within the first housing. A discharge chute is joined to a rear portion of the first housing for directing grass cuttings away from the first housing. A bag unit is configured for collecting the grass cuttings from the discharge chute. A second housing is joined to a rear portion of the first housing and positioned below the discharge chute. A rake device is housed within the second housing. The rake device comprises rake tines being configured for rotating below the second housing bottom for transferring debris to the bag unit. A handle unit is joined to the second housing. The handle unit is configured for enabling an operator to control operations of the system. A plurality of wheels is joined to the first housing and the second housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2011Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventor: Anthony Williams
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Publication number: 20130125523Abstract: A stem deflector is provided. The stem deflector includes an arm and a shoe having a first end and a second end. The first end of the shoe is coupled to the arm with a suitable fastener. At least one torsion spring is active between the arm and the shoe.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2013Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: Lankota Group, Inc.Inventor: Lankota Group, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130125524Abstract: Methods and systems are provided related to an emissions control system. The emissions control system has an exhaust after-treatment system defining a plurality of distinct exhaust flow passages through which at least a portion of an exhaust stream can flow, e.g., the exhaust stream is produced by an engine. The emissions control system also includes a controller for controlling injection of reductant into the exhaust stream flowing through each of the flow passages. In one example, the emissions control system is configured for use in a vehicle, such as a locomotive or other rail vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2010Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventors: Jessica Lynn Plummer, Gail LeRoy Detar, Shashi Kiran, Shridhar Shrikant Kulkarni, Lawrence Heverley, III
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Publication number: 20130125525Abstract: A gas turbine power plant and a method for operating a gas turbine power plant are provided. The power plant includes a gas turbine installation which may supply a mains supply network with electric power and includes a compressor and an associated first gas turbine. Differing from previous gas turbine installations, the compressor of the gas turbine installation and the first gas turbine of the gas turbine installation are decoupled from each other. A second turbine is provided which drives compressor. As a result, the compressor of the gas turbine installation is operated independently of the first gas turbine. Influences on the mains supply network side, such as generating deficiencies in the main supply network, which act upon the first gas turbine as a result of speed reduction, are also not able to have an impact upon the compressor which is decoupled from the first gas turbine.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventors: Olaf Hein, Hardy Kliemke, Andreas Waruschewski
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Publication number: 20130125526Abstract: A Hall effect thruster including: a discharge channel with an open downstream end; a cathode situated outside the discharge channel; an injector system configured to inject atoms of gas into the discharge channel, the injector system situated at an upstream end of the discharge channel and also forming a cathode; a heater device configured to heat the cathode; a measurement mechanism measuring temperature of the heater device, and a regulator circuit regulating the temperature such that the heater device heats so long as its temperature is less than a threshold temperature from which the thruster is capable of starting, and ceases to heat shortly after the threshold temperature has been reached.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2011Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: SNECMAInventors: Frédéric Marchandise, Michael Oberg, Nicolas Cornu
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Publication number: 20130125527Abstract: A rocket engine fluid-flow system includes a pump fluidly interconnecting a fluid source to a combustion chamber. A nozzle is in fluid communication with the combustion chamber and includes coolant tubes fluidly arranged between the pump and the combustion chamber. An orifice has a throat and is fluidly arranged between the pump and the coolant tubes. The orifice has entrance and exit ramps arranged on either side of the throat. The exit ramp has an exit ramp surface with a divergent angle that is less than a right angle. The entrance ramp provides a smooth approach to the orifice throat. In one example, the exit ramp includes an exit ramp surface having a divergent angle of 20-60°. The exit ramp radius is less than twice the throat radius in one example.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2011Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventors: Jim A. Clark, Craig W. Irwin, Reed A. Kakuska
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Publication number: 20130125528Abstract: An internal combustion engine system having a fuel tank for storing fuel to be supplied to an engine and an exhaust passage in which exhaust gas is to be exhausted from the engine, wherein the internal combustion engine system includes: a closing member to close the exhaust passage; an exhaust gas introduction passage connecting the exhaust passage and the fuel tank; and a controller configured to close the exhaust passage by the closing member after the engine is stopped to store the exhaust gas in the exhaust passage and to introduce the exhaust gas stored in the exhaust passage into the fuel tank via the exhaust gas introduction passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: AISAN KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: AISAN KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
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Publication number: 20130125529Abstract: A method for controlling regeneration within an after-treatment component of a compression-ignition engine comprises calculating an initial estimate of accumulated particulate matter based on a pressure-based soot accumulation model and a pressure drop index indicative of a decrease in pressure across the component. An adjusted estimate of accumulated particulate matter in the component is calculated based on the initial estimate and a soot prediction error inherent in the soot model. The adjusted estimate is compared to a predetermined threshold associated with the after-treatment component, and a remedial action is initiated when the adjusted estimate of accumulated particulate matter in the after-treatment component exceeds the predetermined threshold. The pressure-based soot accumulation model may be configured to predict soot accumulation in the absence of passive regeneration, and an adjusted kinetic burn model may be used to estimate a quantity of soot disposed through passive regeneration.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2011Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: GM TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Michelangelo Ardanese, Rebecca J. Darr, Raffaello Ardanese, Paul Jasinkiewicz, Min Sun
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Publication number: 20130125530Abstract: A bypass HC-NOx system includes a NOx conversion control module that generates a signal indicating whether a close coupled catalyst is active. The system further includes a bypass valve control module that, in response to the signal, opens a bypass valve located in an active HC-NOx adsorber assembly to purge hydrocarbons from an HC adsorber, wherein the bypass valve is located upstream from the HC adsorber and a NOx adsorber. The bypass valve control module also determines a temperature of a three way catalyst and closes the bypass valve to purge nitrogen dioxide from the NOx adsorber if the temperature of the three way catalyst is greater than a predetermined temperature threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2011Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Eugene V. Gonze, Halim G. Santoso
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Publication number: 20130125531Abstract: A reservoir for holding a quantity of fluid within a tank, the reservoir including a first resistive element for heating a first part of the tank and a second resistive element for heating a second part of the tank, the second resistive element having a positive temperature coefficient. The reservoir further includes a third resistive element for heating the second part of the tank, the second resistive element and the third resistive element forming a parallel circuit, and the first resistive element being connected in series with the parallel circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2010Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: INERGY AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS RESEARCH (Societe Anonyme)Inventor: Jae Sik Choi
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Publication number: 20130125532Abstract: A method pertaining to an HC dosing system in which fuel in liquid form is supplied to a feed device (230) via which fuel is supplied from a container (205) to at least one consumption point (250) continuously detecting the feed pressure (P) which the feed device (230) furnishes. Also, the step of controlling the operation of the feed device (230) on the basis of changes (P?) in the feed pressure (P), to reduce the impact of unwanted air supply at the feed device (230). Also a computer programme product containing programme code (P) for a computer (200; 210) for implementing the method. Also an HC dosing system and a motor vehicle (100) which is equipped with the HC dosing system are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2011Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventors: Lars Eriksson, Ulf Carlsson, Andreas Liljestrand, Per Bremberg