Abstract: A longitudinal-slide door controlling mechanism is provided to improve door controlling for large vehicles, such as buses. The door controlling mechanism is designed to longitudinal-slide to save space-occupied by the door and enhance safety. The mechanism includes a track, a slider group, a flexible transmission group, and a drive element. The flexible transmission group is used to drive the slider group to move along the track. And the track is attached to the bus body. Therefore the bus door is driven to longitudinal-slide along the bus body. The space-occupied caused by the conventional rotary door is saved. Also, the passerby struck by the door during opening would be eliminated.

Abstract: A self-closing device is for sliding doors of the type including at least one sliding leaf (2) which is hung from an upper profile (3). The device (1) includes a drive belt (10) configured to be joined to the sliding leaf (2); a closing pulley (20), provided with an elastic device (30), which is arranged on a first rotation axis (4) integral to the upper profile (3) and which engages with a first end (11) of the drive belt (10); and a brake pulley (40), provided with a stop (50), which is arranged on a second rotation axis (5) integral to the upper profile (3) and which engages with a second end (12) of the drive belt (10) opposite to the first end (11). The rotation movement of both pulleys (20, 40) is connected by the drive belt (10).

Abstract: An up and down operating actuator unit which manages upward and downward motions of an opening and closing member, and a forward and backward actuator unit which manages forward and backward motions of the opening and closing member are configured so that the opening and closing member, which opens and closes a wafer movement path, can be accurately operated in an “L”-shaped motion.

Abstract: A door assembly for an equipment rack. A unitary frame includes an upper horizontal member, a left-hand vertical member, and a right-hand vertical member. A left-hand door is pivotally mounted on the left-hand vertical member for movement between an open position, in which equipment is accessible through a left-hand portion of the frame, and a closed position, in which access to equipment through the left-hand portion is blocked by the left-hand door. A right-hand door is pivotally mounted on the right-hand vertical member for movement between an open position, in which equipment is accessible through a right-hand portion of the frame, and a closed position, in which access to equipment through the right-hand portion is blocked by the right-hand door. A locking mechanism locks the left-hand door and the right-hand door in their respective closed positions, thereby blocking access to the equipment through the frame.

Abstract: A spring-loaded door device that fastens to the front of a server rack in order to prevent airflow from exiting through an unfilled space in the server rack. An equipment module can then be inserted through the spring-loaded door device and mounted to the server rack. When the equipment module is removed from the server rack, the spring-loaded door of the present invention closes to prevent airflow from exiting through the unfilled space in the server rack.

Abstract: A seal cover (S) for closing work openings provided in a case includes a cover main body (10) to cover openings of the case. Seal ring holders (20A, 20B) are arranged on the underside of the cover main body (10) and fit into the openings. Seal rings (25) are on the outer peripheral surfaces of the seal ring holders (20A, 20B) and closely contact inner peripheral surfaces of the openings. Insertion holes (13) penetrate between top and underside surfaces of the cover main body (10). Shafts (26) project from surfaces of the seal ring holders (20A, 20B) facing the underside surface of the cover main body (10) and are inserted into the insertion holes (13) with a clearance. Retainers (16) for retaining the shafts (26) are provided at the projecting ends of the shafts (26) and are engaged with the edges of the insertion holes (13).

Abstract: A structural door beam for vehicles, and a method for making the same, is provided. The structural door beam has an elongate multiple channel structure defined by a central web of given thickness and known material composition, and includes end mounting-flanges integrally formed therewith. The elongate multiple channel structure comprises two outer channels separated one from the other in a lateral direction, and a third channel disposed between the two outer channels. The third channel defines a trough within the medial region between the two outer channels. A first one of the two outer channels is drawn to a peak of known height and the trough is drawn to a known depth, such that the trough to peak distance exceeds a maximum distance that is achievable in a single cold forming operation for the given thickness and material composition of the web.

Abstract: A gate has an expandable barrier and a horizontal rail located at a top of the barrier. A post may be coupled to the barrier and may have a portion extending above the horizontal rail. A lock is movably coupled to the post above the rail to provide for the locking and unlocking of the gate.

Abstract: PDC is made using a solvent catalyst that has a melting point below that of the cobalt which is used to cement the tungsten carbide supporting substrate. The lower melting temperature allows control of the amount of catalyst that remains in the interstices after HPHT sintering since the process can be done without melting the cobalt in the substrate which would flow into and completely fill the pore volume of the diamond mass.

Abstract: A high-energy treated cutter comprising a substrate having a top surface, an outer region, and an inner core and a wear resistant layer coupled to the top surface. The high-energy treatment alters the substrate's physical properties so that the inner core provides greater toughness and the outer region provides greater hardness, and greater abrasion resistance. The layer is protected prior to commencement of the treatment. In one embodiment, a cover is positioned to surround the layer and then the cutter undergoes treatment, wherein the cutter is subjected to impact forces with other cutters. In another embodiment, the cutter is positioned within a recess formed in a tray table, thereby providing protection to the layer. The cutter is secured in place via vacuum, glue, or weight. A spray nozzle applies shot material directed to the substrate of the cutter, thereby applying the impact forces to alter the substrate's properties.

Abstract: Provided are a fireproof door and a fireproof door frame. The fireproof door includes a water receiving part, a groove, a water expansion substance, an intake port, and a plurality of supply holes. The water receiving part holds water therein. The groove is formed along an edge of the fireproof door. The water expansion substance is inserted into the groove along the edge and expands when absorbing water to seal a gap between a door frame and the fireproof door. The intake port is disposed at a lower portion to supply water into the water receiving part. The plurality of supply holes is disposed along the groove between the water receiving part and the water expansion substance to supply water held in the water receiving part through the intake port to the water expansion substance.

Abstract: A novel system for extending the height of a cubicle wall is disclosed. The system comprises a vertical wall extender and a clamp. The clamp further includes an upper channel that receives the vertical wall extender, the upper channel further includes a fixing element that fixes the vertical wall extender to the upper channel, and a screw. The clamp also includes a lower channel that is mounted to the existing cubicle wall, the lower channel further includes two halves, the first half containing a nut channel with a nut disposed therein, the second half containing a slot through which the screw can thread into the nut. Further improvements for the system are disclosed, along with a method for using the system.

Abstract: Disclosed is a foldable transportable structure with a three dimensional rectangular shed roof shape having improved component and structural properties, and improved shipping and deployment capabilities. The integrated unique geometric folding pattern means provides enhanced folding accuracy and correct placement of interactive panels during collapse or assembly of the structure, and also greatly increases the flexibility for multiple unit combinations and component materials selection. The folding transportable structure provides a strong, safe, insulated weatherproof structure with a quick setup time, and requires NO tools or separate loose components for assembly.

Abstract: A lid-lift hole assembly for an underground utility vault lid comprises a liner positioned in an open-ended lid-lift hole, and a receptacle positioned below the liner. Opposite side walls of the receptacle contain thru-holes aligned with fastener holes in opposite side walls of the liner, Fasteners extending through the thru-holes and into the fastener holes (from the underside of the lid) are tightened (to apply pressure to the juncture between the receptacle and the liner) to lock the liner in the lid-lift hole. The receptacle forms an enlarged-volume, box-like enclosure rigidly (but releasably) held beneath an open passage through the liner. The space inside the receptacle can contain debris kept from entering the working area of the vault. The space inside the receptacle is shaped to receive a tool for removing the lid.

Abstract: Bird deterrents are described for preventing birds from flying into a glass or at least partially reflective surface. Preferred deterrents include first and second support beams coupled to first and second portions of a mesh that is disposed between the first and second support beams. The support beams can be removably coupled to the glass surface using first and second sets of suction cups that are slidably coupled to the first and second support beams, respectively.

Abstract: Deck components and related systems and methods for circulating a fluid for thermally cooling and/or heating a deck component. An exemplary embodiment of a deck component has a body that comprises a passageway for receiving a fluid, which is adapted to cool and/or heat the deck component. The passageway may extend partially or completely through the body of the deck component.

Abstract: A load transfer device is provided to connect concrete elements including, but not limited to, sandwich and double wall panel wythes, roof, floor, balcony and canopy members, and pavement. The device may be used to connect and transfer loads between the components of sandwich and double wall panels. The device includes two load transfer members positioned at an angle with respect to one another. Additionally provided are a retention housing for retaining one or more load transfer members at their angled positions and a depth locating means for retaining one or more load transfer members at their proper depth. Also provided are sandwich wall panels and double wall panels employing the load transfer device and methods for manufacturing sandwich wall panels and double wall panels employing the disclosed load transfer device.

Abstract: A siding-plus-backer paneling unit that may provide a valley in the backer for improved adhesion strength, a ridge on another side of the backer for enabling ventilation, and a recess in an end of the backer for improved mating of adjacent paneling units.

Abstract: A backed paneling unit comprised of a backing portion that includes at least one of a depth portion and an elevated portion. An elevated portion and/or a depth portion may be formed using any suitable method including, but not limited to, molding, machining and heat stamping. Optionally, a backing portion may comprise a hydrophobic material. Such features may enable fluid flow (e.g., ventilation or liquid drainage) behind the backing portion.

Abstract: A two-piece masonry anchor including a plate having opposing faces, an attachment feature extending from one of the faces, and a leg extending from the other of the faces having an insulation thickness guide and an elongate slot transverse to the extension direction of the leg, and an anchor adapted to attach to the leg of the plate and having first and second portions arranged to define a right angle therebetween. A seismic wall anchoring system including a plurality of masonry anchors interconnected by a rod.

Abstract: A combination plate structure of the present invention, in which a plurality of C linking plates are installed on a building surface or frame surface, and the C linking plate is provided with a surface, and is at least provided with one C pocket and one J post. Moreover, a cavity is formed between the C pocket and the J post, and the C pocket and the J post are used to form a height difference between the C linking plate and the building surface or frame surface, thereby forming a sealed chamber between the cavity and the building surface or frame surface, and enabling providing the effectiveness to insulate against sound, temperature, dampness and moisture, as well as providing electric insulation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel modular building system exhibiting superior strength to withstand seismic activity

Abstract: Methods and systems to manufacture lattice-based sandwich structures from monolithic material eliminate the bonding process which is conventionally used to join lattice-based truss cores to facesheets to form sandwich structures. The bonded interface is a key mode of failure for sandwich structures which are subjected to shear or bending loads because the nodes transfer forces from the facesheets to the core members while the topology for a given core relative density dictates the load carrying capacity (assuming adequate node-bond strength exists). In one aspect, a core and related structures provide very low density, good crush resistance and high in-plane shear resistance. Another aspect of the truss structures may include sandwich panel cores and lattice truss topology that may be designed to efficiently support panel bending loads while maintaining an open topology that facilitates multifunctional applications.

Abstract: A gutter cover is formed through expanded metal manufacturing techniques to create alternating areas of solid metal and diamond-shaped openings to facilitate the shedding of leaves while passing water into the gutter. The gutter cover is mounted without fasteners by securing a hook portion underneath the front lip of the gutter and arcing the body portion of the gutter cover to press the rearward drip foot against the gutter and the drip hip adjacent to the fascia board into a pressure fit. The length of the gutter cover from the rearward edge to the front end being slightly longer than the corresponding length of the gutter structure. The gutter cover includes an integral drip leg projecting downwardly from the drip hip and being formed with an area of expanded metal diamond-shaped apertures to direct water into the gutter trough. A front drip lip directs water away from the gutter face.

Abstract: A multi-plenum structural panel comprising a top sheet, a middle sheet, and a bottom sheet, all three sheets being parallel in plane; a first plurality of spacing structural elements, fixedly attaching the top sheet to the middle sheet, and a second plurality of spacing structural elements fixedly attaching the middle sheet to the bottom sheet, such that the yield strength of the combined panel is greater than the combined individual yield strengths of the top, the middle, and the bottom sheets; an upper plenum defined by a spacing between the first sheet and the second sheet; a lower plenum defined by a spacing between the second sheet and the third sheet; a plurality of unobstructed pathways are created in each plenum for air to move from at least one edge of the panel to at least one of an opposite and an adjacent edge of the panel.

Abstract: A form is provided for constructing a jump pit with a sand area. The form is constructed in sections. Each section has an inside wall and an outside wall. A support member is located between the outside wall and the inside wall. The sections are secured together onsite. Caps are mounted on the support members. The caps include an inclined surface which slops upwardly and away from the sand area forming the inclined surface. A cover over the sand area is supported by the inclined surface. Optionally, a chamber is located adjacent the outside wall. A grate covers the chamber and the grate is supported by a brace. A mat covers the grate. Openings in the grate and in the mat permit sand through them, thrown from the sand area to drop into the chamber.

Abstract: A method, a system, and a device for erecting a tower. The method comprises assembling proximate to the ground a base section, top section, and one or more intermediate sections of the tower into an assembled tower lying in a substantially horizontal first plane, the assembled tower comprising a top end including the top section and a bottom end including the base section. The method also includes orienting the attitude of the assembled tower using a lift initiator to lie in a second plane defining an acute angle to the first plane, so that the top end of the tower is higher in elevation than the bottom end. The method also includes lifting the assembled tower from the second plane to a vertical plane with a primary lift assembly and coupling the assembled tower to the foundation.

Abstract: A bolt holding device that has a seating platform for anchor bolts and support for it in an elevated position.

Abstract: A driving apparatus (70) for driving an operative unit (24) of a packaging machine comprises an electric motor (71) including a rotor (72). The driving apparatus (70) also comprises an articulated quadrilateral (75) interposed between and connecting the rotor (72) and the operative unit (24) in order to transform a rotational motion of the rotor (72) into an alternate motion of the operative unit (24), thus rendering the driving apparatus (70) safer and more reliable.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for plugging paint cans, which system is arranged to press a hollow, cuplike, elastic plug (3) provided with a protruding circumferential rim (5) into a hole (2) made in a paint can lid (1) in a sealed manner by means of the plug's (3) shape, whereby the circumferential rim (5) of the plug (3) mounted in place is supported to the surface of the paint can lid (1), the system comprising a storage container (6) for plugs (3); a picker (7) for picking one plug (3) at a time from the storage container (6); a gripper (8) for gripping the plug (3) picked from the storage container (6) and for carrying it above a container lid (1) to be closed; and means for performing a mutual vertical movement of the gripper (8) and the paint can in order for thereby pressing the plug (3) into place in a sealed manner in the lid (1) of the paint can.

Abstract: An apparatus including a feeding device configured feed a profile in a longitudinal direction, a cutting device configured to cut the profile to form a cut profile section, a gripping device configured to grip and transport the cut profile section, the gripping device being displaceable between a gripping position and a position for introducing the cut profile section into a bag, the gripping device comprising, a pair of grippers to hold the cut profile section, an actuator to move the gripping device in the vertical direction from a position above the bag to a lower position for introducing the cut profile section inside the bag, a moveable guide configured to guide the cut profile section inside the bag, the moveable guide being moveable in the vertical direction between a position above the bag and a position for insertion inside the bag.

Abstract: Methods of stabilizing the molecular weight of polymer stents scaffolds after E-beam sterilization are disclosed. The molecular weight of the polymer of the irradiated scaffolds is stabilized through exposure to gas containing oxygen.

Abstract: The laundry organization and storing system provides consumers with a simple way to separately store and transport different types of laundry. This system may feature a set of canvas bags labeled to indicate the types of laundry contained therein. Bags marked, “Bag Me, I'm Laundry” may hold garments that can be washed in traditional washing machines, while bags marked, “Bag Me, I'm Dry Cleaning” may hold garments that require special care, such as those requiring dry cleaning (only). Additionally, the bags can be customized with consumers' names, Greek symbols for fraternities or sororities, and other various personalizing embellishments such that they are identifiable as to who the owner is and as to what ‘type’ of clothes are held therein.

Abstract: Disclosed is a container comprising a lid and a base. The lid has a top surface and a side wall all about the perimeter of the top surface. The side wall has a lip which may be formed from a rolled edge. The base has a bottom surface and a side wall. The side wall further includes a plurality of tapered sections, a plurality of retention bumps, and a plurality of pivot bumps. The lid is adapted to fit over the base such that the rolled edge abuts underneath the retention bumps and pivot bumps securing the lid in place when the container is closed. The rolled edge of the lid pivots about and slides along the pivot bumps when the container is in an open position to create an opening for accessing contents of the container.

Abstract: Between the two housings (1, 18), and below and parallel to the film (F), there is provided a frame (7) having openings (8) with shapes and dimensions suitably greater than the shapes and dimensions in plan view of the underlying trays (V) to be packaged, supported by any means such that, during the closure of the housings (1, 18), this frame (7) interacts with sealing means and contributes to the formation of a main chamber (29) delimited by the upper edge of the tray and by the film above this edge, which is initially connected to the inner chambers (19, 2, 102) of the two housings (1, 18), to enable the air to be removed from these chambers and to form the desired level of vacuum therein, while, in the next step, said main chamber (29) is isolated from the inner chambers of the two housings, so that the process gases for preserving the product can be injected directly into this main chamber, while a corresponding quantity of atmospheric air is directed into said inner chambers of the housings (1, 18) to co

Abstract: A form-fill-seal machine 100 has a pull-down belt mechanism 23, a vertical sealing mechanism 2, and a controller 29. The pull-down belt mechanism conveys a cylindrical film Fm. The vertical sealing mechanism applies pressure and ultrasonic oscillation to the cylindrical film which is conveyed by the pull-down belt mechanism, and seals the cylindrical film. The controller controls the pull-down belt mechanism, and the pressure and the amplitude of the ultrasonic oscillation applied to the cylindrical film by the vertical sealing mechanism. The controller applies pressure and ultrasonic oscillation to the cylindrical film immediately before reaching a first point in time when the cylindrical film begins to be conveyed. The controller changes at least one of the pressure and the amplitude of the ultrasonic oscillation applied to the film according to the speed of the film in a time period after reaching the first point in time.

Abstract: A form-fill-seal machine has a tube, a sailor-collar-shaped part, and a vertical sealing mechanism. The sailor-collar-shaped part wraps a sheet-shaped film around the tube so that two edges thereof define overlapping portions. The vertical sealing mechanism ultrasonically seals the overlapping portions of the sheet-shaped film in the vertical direction. The vertical sealing mechanism has an oscillator and a roller. The oscillator generates ultrasonic waves. The roller is disposed downstream of the oscillator along the advancing direction of the film. The roller holds down the film while rotating in the advancing direction of the film after the film has passed the oscillator.

Abstract: A form-fill-seal machine has a forming structure, a vertical seal structure, and a clamp fixing mechanism. The forming structure has a support frame, a tube, a sailor collar-shaped unit, and an anvil. The tube is fixed to the support frame. The sailor collar-shaped unit is fixed to the support frame, and wraps a sheet-shaped film around the tube so that two ends thereof overlap. The anvil is fixed to the tube. The vertical seal structure has an oscillator. The oscillator generates ultrasonic waves in order to seal overlapping portions of two ends of the film, being conveyed through the intervening gap with the anvil, in a vertical direction. The clamp fixing mechanism fixes the forming structure and the vertical seal structure in fixed positions relative to one another.

Abstract: In a lateral sealing mechanism, a cylindrical film is sandwiched and ultrasonic sealing is performed along a direction that intersects a conveying direction while a first horn and a first anvil, and a second horn and a second anvil rotate. The first horn is mounted on a first rotating body in a state of being coupled to a plurality of vibrating elements. The second horn is mounted on the second rotating body in a state coupled to a plurality of vibrating elements. A securing member grips a horn unit, which includes the horns and the plurality of vibrating elements, on the forward and rearward sides in the direction of rotation of the horn assembly in the vicinity of the node of ultrasonic vibration and secures the horn unit to the first rotating body and the second rotating body, respectively.

Abstract: A filter device disposed in a moist fluid passage of the fuel cell system includes a fluid introducing path which introduces a fluid that flows in the moist fluid passage, a filter to permeate the fluid introduced from the fluid introducing path and remove foreign matter in the fluid, a fluid discharge path which discharges a fluid that passed the filter, and a rotating driving mechanism, connected with the filter, that rotates the filter so that substances that adheres to the filter are removed by the centrifugal force. In the filter device, water does not adhere to and does not remain in the filter. When leaving the system under the low temperature after the system stops, blockage by freezing the filter can surely be prevented. The complex control and the heat source such as a heater for defrost is unnecessary. Thus, a cheap and compact filter device can be provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to an avionic bay comprising a device for filtering cooling air for aircraft electrical equipment. The device comprises at least two filtration grilles (7, 42) provided with apertures and which are disposed successively one behind the other in order to filter the air drawn from a cooling air vein (14) before distributing it to an aircraft electrical equipment item. The apertures (53-55) of the second grille (42) are offset transversely in relation to the apertures (51) of the first grille (7).

Abstract: A farm implement configured to be releasibly coupled to a tractor equipped with a rearwardly oriented power take of device. The farm implement includes a central frame; at least two forward crop engaging arms mounted on the frame that extend outward from a central axis to a first width; and at least two crop rearward engaging arms mounted on the frame. The rearward crop engaging arms extend outward from a central axis to a second width; A plurality of crop engaging members are positioned on each of the forward and rearward crop engaging arms. The implement also includes a power transmission mechanism operatively connected to the forward crop and rearward engaging arms and engageable with the power take off apparatus on the associated tractor.

Abstract: A roving machine for producing a roving (1) from a sliver (2), has at least one spinning station (3) with a vortex chamber (4) having an infeed opening (5) for the sliver (2) and a roving forming spindle (6) extending at least partially into the vortex chamber (4). The vortex chamber (4) is associated with at least one air nozzle (8). The spindle (6) has a draw-off channel (9) via which the roving (1) can be drawn out of the vortex chamber (4). In the region of the vortex chamber (4), the draw-off channel (9) has an inlet port (10) for the roving (1) to be drawn out of the vortex chamber (4), wherein the inlet port has an inner diameter (F), the value of which lies between 4 mm and 12 mm.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method of folding multiple filaments and a bundle of filament produced by the same. More particularly, the method of folding multiple filaments includes release-winding the filaments under a uniform release-winding tension, folding the released filaments in non-twisted states and winding the folded filaments to produce a bundle of filament, so as to effectively prevent some of the filaments in the bundle of filament from hanging down or becoming loose due to different tensions when the bundle of filament is release-wound for post processing. The bundle of filaments includes a plurality of filaments combined together in a non-twisted manner and has highly uniform weight of the filaments per unit length of the bundle of filament, wherein the standard deviation of the weight of each filament ranges from 0.0001 to 0.01 from their average weight.

Abstract: Provided is a method of protecting a drag chain for a lumber mill and a drag chain having a chain guard and a lug guard. The chain guard and lug guard each only require use of a single weld washer for mounting.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention is a unique gas turbine engine. Another embodiment is a unique reheat system for a gas turbine engine. Other embodiments include apparatuses, systems, devices, hardware, methods, and combinations for gas turbine engines and reheat systems. Further embodiments, forms, features, aspects, benefits, and advantages of the present application shall become apparent from the description and figures provided herewith.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aircraft gas-turbine engine with a core engine surrounded by a bypass duct, with a radially outer engine cowling enclosing the bypass duct and being provided at its rear region with a thrust-reversing device which is moveable relative to the engine cowling, with at least one cooler element extending over at least part of the circumference being arranged in the intermediate area between the engine cowling and the thrust-reversing device.

Abstract: Various methods for and embodiments of an aftertreatment system which includes a catalyst disposed upstream of a particulate filter are provided. In one example, the method includes, conducting soot regeneration of the particulate filter under a selected operating condition, and determining whether a soot regeneration frequency of the particulate filter is greater than a threshold frequency. The method further includes initiating a sulfur regeneration of the aftertreatment system based on the soot regeneration frequency of the particulate filter being greater than the threshold frequency, determining whether the soot regeneration frequency of the particulate filter is less than the threshold frequency after the sulfur regeneration, and conducting non-regeneration operation of the aftertreatment system based on the soot regeneration frequency of the particulate filter being less than the threshold frequency after the sulfur regeneration of the aftertreatment system.

Abstract: A method for operating a compression-ignition internal combustion engine including an exhaust aftertreatment system having an oxidation catalyst fluidly coupled upstream of a catalyzed particulate filter includes introducing fuel into an exhaust gas feedstream of the engine upstream of the oxidation catalyst, determining operating parameters associated with the exhaust gas feedstream, determining a hydrocarbon slip rate through the oxidation catalyst corresponding to the operating parameters associated with the exhaust gas feedstream and the introduced fuel into the exhaust gas feedstream, and controlling a flowrate of fuel introduced into the exhaust gas feedstream upstream of the oxidation catalyst in response to the estimated hydrocarbon slip rate through the oxidation catalyst.

Abstract: A regeneration system for a filter that filters exhaust gas of an engine includes a soot loading determination module that determines soot accumulation in the filter. A regeneration control module receives the determined soot accumulation from the soot loading determination module, compares the soot accumulation to a first soot accumulation threshold, and selectively increases oxidation levels in the exhaust gas in response to the comparison between the soot accumulation and the first soot accumulation threshold to initiate regeneration in the filter.