Patents Issued in August 15, 2013
  • Publication number: 20130205662
    Abstract: An automatic plant watering apparatus and method for operating are disclosed. The apparatus includes a container configured to hold soil elements sufficient to support a plant, a base module configured to secure and support the container, a pump configured to move fluid from a reservoir of the base module to the container when selectively controlled, and a control system configured to selectively control the pump based upon user inputs and monitored time. The control system is configured to receive user inputs associated with time periods for water pumping to the container. The container and base module are connected whereat a drain hole is coupled to a piping structure of the base module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventors: James Yancey, Rhett Butler
  • Publication number: 20130205663
    Abstract: A grow light support system for use with a raised border system includes components for forming a tension cord network that is suspended over the raised bed border system and includes a grow light unit that is suspended on the tension cord network. The grow light unit is configured such that the grow light can be positioned and locked in place at a predetermined location of the tension cord network and is configured such that the distance between the grow light and the tension cord network can be varied, thereby changing the height at which the grow light is positioned relative to the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2013
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: VegHerb, LLC
    Inventor: VegHerb, LLC
  • Publication number: 20130205664
    Abstract: A plant cultivation container for guiding wastewater from the plant cultivation container to a predetermined place and easily maintain an aesthetic appearance thereof includes: a plant cultivation container body having a water reservoir portion formed by a bottom portion and side walls standing upward from outer peripheries of the bottom portion, for reserving planting water therein, and a water outlet formed in part of the side walls for allowing planting water present in the water reservoir portion to overflow to the outside; and a side wall cover for covering at least one of the side walls of the plant cultivation container body from the outside. The side wall cover includes a fixing member attached to the side wall, a gutter member for receiving planting water flowing over through the water outlet, and a cover member for connecting the fixing member and the gutter member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: SUNTORY HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventor: Masaki Hashimoto
  • Publication number: 20130205665
    Abstract: A combustible gas enrichment system includes an adsorption unit charged therein with an adsorbent for selectively adsorbing a combustible gas, a source gas feeding means capable of feeding source gas containing the combustible gas into the adsorption unit from the outside, a suctioning means capable of suctioning the gas from the inside of the adsorption unit and a controlling means for executing an adsorption process for feeding the source gas into the adsorption unit for adsorption of the combustible gas to the adsorbent and a desorption process for desorbing the combustible gas from the adsorbent under the suction force of the suctioning means after the adsorption process and taking the desorbed combustible gas to the outside. The controlling means operates the suctioning means such that the suction force of the suctioning means when no desorption process is effected is smaller than the suction force when the desorption process is effected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: OSAKA GAS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hajime Morioka, Takahisa Utaki
  • Publication number: 20130205666
    Abstract: A flow control gate system that comprises a first and second elongated barrier members defining a passageway between a first area and a second area. The gate system also comprises a plurality of narrow beam presence sensors with substantially constant spacing therebetween defining a linear array mounted along the first barrier member and defining a presence detection beam orientation crosswise and substantially perpendicular to the passageway. The gate system further comprises a controller electrically connected to the plurality of narrow beam presence sensors. The controller implements an operating program to process signals from the plurality of narrow beam presence sensors and define valid detection periods to determine that an item is detected when a detection period is equal to or longer than a predetermined value and invalid detection periods interpreted as no detection when a detection period is shorter than the predetermined value. A flow control method is further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventors: Régis FORTIN, André LAFLEUR
  • Publication number: 20130205667
    Abstract: There is disclosed a structural arrangement (10) for an access window (30) to a fuel tank (20) with composite coating (40), this structural arrangement (10) comprising an external lid (11) associated to the access window (30) by fastening means (12), the structural arrangement (10) for an access window (30) to a fuel tank (20) with composite coating (40) further comprising a continuous metal frame (31) disposed on an internal portion of the fuel tank (20), fastened to the composite coating (40) internally and perimetrally circumventing the access window (30), the continuous metal frame (31) being cooperative with the external lid (11) in the conduction of an electric current.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: EMBRAER S.A.
    Inventor: EMBRAER S.A.
  • Publication number: 20130205668
    Abstract: A system may include a door track, a guide mechanism, and a sequencing mechanism. The door track is mounted to a door. The guide mechanism connects the door to a vehicle body. The guide mechanism may include a first member connected to the door track and a second member connected to the first member for rotation relative to the door track. The first member is movable relative to the door track. The second member may engage a body track in the vehicle body and may be movable relative thereto between a first and second ends of the body track. The sequencing mechanism may include a third member locking the first member relative to the door track when the door is between the intermediate and closed positions and a fourth member locking the second member relative to the body track when the door is between the intermediate and fully open positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
    Inventors: Dorinel Neag, Dennis G. Willyard
  • Publication number: 20130205669
    Abstract: A window regulator including a drive gear connected to a drive motor, an elongate push-pull member which is open ended and flexible, meshes with the drive gear, and can be pushed and pulled by bidirectional rotations of the drive gear, a carrier which is connected with one end of the elongate push-pull member and is also connected with window glass, and a guide rail which guides the elongate push-pull member and the carrier in a drive path. The window regulator further includes a frame in which a means for fixing and supporting the drive motor, a means for fixing and supporting the guide rail, a means for holding an orbit of the elongate push-pull member in an idle path, and a means for mounting on an object are integrally formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: YACHIYO INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Teruyuki Nakamura, Tsutomu Iwaya, Toshiyuki Kanai, So Takakura
  • Publication number: 20130205670
    Abstract: An apparatus for opening and closing a barrier includes a rotatable housing having a first stop surface extending outwardly from an outer surface of the housing, said housing being configured for attachment of said barrier; an electric motor disposed within the housing, said motor having a rotor coupled to a first shaft having an axis, said motor further including a stator fixedly coupled to said housing; a member configured to receive and mechanically fix an end of a second shaft thereto; and a mounting bracket configured for connection to a fixed post, said mounting bracket connected to the member and having a second adjustable stop surface configured to contact the first stop surface and limit rotational movement of said housing relative to said mounting bracket in a first rotational direction, wherein the motor is configured to be selectively activated to effect relative rotational movement of the rotor relative to the stator, and the rotational movement of the motor relative to the mounting bracket cause
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: Ultra Aluminum Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: Ultra Aluminum Manufacturing, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130205671
    Abstract: Provided is a slide door device for a vehicle, including: a body side lower rail disposed below a door opening formed on a side of a vehicle body and extends in a front-rear direction; a body side rail disposed above the body side lower rail and behind the door opening and extends in the front-rear direction; a door side lower guide roller unit and a door side guide roller unit connected to a slide door and configured to slide on the body side lower rail and the body side rail respectively; a door side lower rail disposed in a lower portion of the slide door positioned below the floor surface in the door opening and extends in the front-rear direction; and a body side lower guide roller unit connected to the lower portion of the door opening and configured to slide on the door side lower rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2013
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA
  • Publication number: 20130205672
    Abstract: An impact plate that is able to lie flat when not attached to a door and bowed when attached that provides greater protection and easier installation than known approaches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2013
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventor: Peter Miller
  • Publication number: 20130205673
    Abstract: A window system for a vehicle includes a glazing assembly, a frame member having a portion for receiving the glazing assembly, and a mounting clip having a body and an extension that extends outwardly from the body of the mounting clip. The body of the mounting clip is configured to be attached to a body portion of a vehicle and the extension is configured to be attached to the frame member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: RICON CORP.
    Inventors: Stanton D. Saucier, David C. Griffis, Simon Evans
  • Publication number: 20130205674
    Abstract: A box security cover comprising a box cover and a locking assembly. The box security cover can be positioned on a box, and the locking assembly can move between an unlocked position in which the security cover can be removed and a locked position in which braces of the locking assembly can contact interior surfaces of the box, preventing removal of the security cover from the box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: JENSEN ENTERPRISES, INC, dba JENSEN PRECAST
    Inventor: Michael James Damon
  • Publication number: 20130205675
    Abstract: A bore-scope sealing apparatus is provided for removably sealing a bore-scope opening in a turbomachine wall with a plug. The bore-scope sealing apparatus includes a bayonet coupling via which the plug is mountable to the bore-scope opening. The bayonet coupling has a projection at the plug and a corresponding recess at the bore-scope opening. A resilient retaining device is arranged at the recess being compressed by the projection in a sealing position to retain the plug in the bore-scope opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventor: Philip Twell
  • Publication number: 20130205676
    Abstract: An abrasive article including a substrate made of a wire, abrasive particles affixed to the substrate, the abrasive particles having a first coating layer overlying the abrasive particles, and a second coating layer different than the first coating layer overlying the first coating layer. The abrasive article further including a bonding layer overlying the substrate and abrasive particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicants: SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIFS, SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIVES, INC.
    Inventors: Yinggang Tian, Arup K. Khaund, John Pearlman
  • Publication number: 20130205677
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a method of fabricating a polycrystalline diamond compact is disclosed. The method includes sintering a plurality of diamond particles in the presence of a metal-solvent catalyst to form a polycrystalline diamond body; leaching the polycrystalline diamond body to at least partially remove the metal-solvent catalyst therefrom, thereby forming an at least partially leached polycrystalline diamond body; and subjecting an assembly of the at least partially leached polycrystalline diamond body and a cemented carbide substrate to a high-pressure/high-temperature process at a pressure to infiltrate the at least partially leached polycrystalline diamond body with an infiltrant. The pressure of the high-pressure/high-temperature process is less than that employed in the act of sintering of the plurality of diamond particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: US SYNTHETIC CORPORATION
    Inventor: US Synthetic Corporation
  • Publication number: 20130205678
    Abstract: A method for making polycrystalline superhard material comprises providing an electrically conductive substrate defining at least one deposition surface, electrophoretically depositing charged superhard particles or grains on to the deposition surface(s) of the substrate to form a pre-sinter body, and subjecting the pre-sinter body to a temperature and pressure at which the superhard material is thermodynamically stable, sintering and forming polycrystalline superhard material. There is also disclosed a superhard wear element comprising a polycrystalline superhard material produced by such a method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: ELEMENT SIX ABRASIVES, S.A.
    Inventor: Charles Stefan Montross
  • Publication number: 20130205679
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a process for forming a chemical mechanical planarization pad. The process includes forming a chemical mechanical planarization pad including a polymer matrix and an embedded structure by heating the polymer matrix and the embedded structure at a first temperature T1 and a first pressure P1. The chemical mechanical planarization pad is then allowed to deform at a second temperature T2 and a second pressure P2. The chemical mechanical planarization pad is then compressed at given mold cavity thickness by applying heat at a third temperature T3, wherein T1>T2, P1>P2, T1?T3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: INNOPAD, INC.
    Inventor: Innopad, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130205680
    Abstract: A method comprising: selecting a diamond material; irradiating the diamond material with electrons to increase toughness and/or wear resistance of the diamond material; and processing the diamond material into one or more diamond tool pieces, wherein the irradiating comprises controlling energy and dosage of irradiation to provide the diamond material with a plurality of isolated vacancy point defects, the isolated vacancy point defects having a concentration in a range 1×1014 to 1×1022 vacancies/cm?3
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: ELEMENT SIX LIMITED
    Inventors: Daniel James Twitchen, Sarah Louise Geoghegan, Neil Perkins, Geoffrey Alan Scarsbrook
  • Publication number: 20130205681
    Abstract: A method comprising: selecting a diamond material; irradiating the diamond material to increase toughness and/or wear resistance of the diamond material; and processing the diamond material into one or more diamond tool pieces, wherein the diamond material is selected from the group consisting of: a HPHT diamond material having a total equivalent isolated nitrogen concentration in the range 1 to 600 ppm; a CVD diamond material having a total equivalent isolated nitrogen concentration in the range 0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: ELEMENT SIX LIMITED
    Inventors: Daniel James Twitchen, Sarah Louise Geoghegan, Neil Perkins, Geoffrey Alan Scarsbrook
  • Publication number: 20130205682
    Abstract: A polishing composition contains colloidal silica. The colloidal silica satisfies the expression A×D×E×F?350,000 where “A” denotes the average aspect ratio (dimensionless) of the colloidal silica, “D” denotes the average particle diameter (units: nm) of the colloidal silica, “E” denotes the standard deviation of the particle size (units: nm) of the colloidal silica, and “F” denotes the volume fraction (units: %) of particles having a diameter of 1 to 300 nm in the colloidal silica. The volume fraction of particles having a diameter of 1 to 300 nm in the colloidal silica is 90% or greater.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventors: Keiji Ashitaka, Hitoshi Morinaga, Muneaki Tahara
  • Publication number: 20130205683
    Abstract: A method for preparing a sintered metal matrix diamond saw blade used for cutting a QFN packaging device includes steps of: preparing metal matrix by employing metal powder and inorganic filler, wet-mixing and stirring the metal matrix, adding diamond grains to form a mixed material with evenly distributed diamond grains, performing the mixed material through cold pressing for pre-shaping, preparing a sintered metal matrix diamond saw blade blank through hot-pressing sintering, and finally machine-shaping the sintered metal matrix diamond saw blade blank to meet the dimensional requirements. The firm interface metallurgical bond is formed between the metal matrix and the diamond grains by the hot-pressing sintering process, which enhances holding force of the metal matrix on the diamond grains, in such a manner that abrasive grains are not easy to fall off untimely during cutting, thus prolonging service life of the sintered metal matrix diamond saw blade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventors: Junma Nan, Kewei Xu
  • Publication number: 20130205684
    Abstract: A hidden down spout system includes: a down spout receiver adapted to be secured to a building; a down spout adapted to be secured to the down spout receiver; a top conveyor arm adapted to receive water from a gutter; and a top cap connecting the top conveyor arm to the down spout such that water flowing from the top conveyor arm flows to the down spout. The down spout receiver may include: a sealing flange, one or more siding channels, a tab and a snap-lock tab; and a down spout adapted to snap-fit to the down spout receiver, wherein the down spout includes a socket adapted to receive the tab and further includes a ramp surface and retainer adapted to receive the snap-lock tab.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2013
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventors: Robert William Peck, Mark William Loughren, Micahel John Moleski
  • Publication number: 20130205685
    Abstract: A modular integrated outdoor locker and shower stall system and a multiunit system of interconnected units with common walls includes a floor base with raised flooring with drainage, four posts attached to the floor base, two side wall panels connected to the posts by panel assemblies and one back wall connected to the rear posts. A panel assembly includes upper and lower tracks and two sets of opposing track connectors to connect the tracks to the posts. The lower track and each of the lower track connectors have at least one weep opening for water drainage. A front top brace connects the left and right front posts. A door is hingedly connected to either the left or right front post and has a lock mechanism for locking the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventor: Todd R. Leatherman
  • Publication number: 20130205686
    Abstract: Provided are a tower that has a sufficient yield strength and enables connection between tower sections without requiring a high manufacturing accuracy of the tower sections, and a wind turbine generator having the tower. The tower includes a plurality of tower sections formed by dividing the tower along planes that are parallel to a horizontal plane, and is constituted by connecting end surfaces of the tower sections to each other. The tower further includes a tensile member that has one end supported by a first supporting part at a first tower section among the tower sections, has another end supported by a second supporting part at a second tower section among the tower sections or at a tower base on which the tower is vertically installed, and is stretched along an inner wall of the tower sections so as to have a predetermined tensile force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventor: Minoru KAWABATA
  • Publication number: 20130205687
    Abstract: A composite termite barrier (10) comprising a mesh sheet (13) and two membranes (15, 25) bonded to opposed sides of the mesh sheet to provide structural rigidity. In the arrangement illustrated, the mesh sheet (13) is woven wire mesh comprising strands (17) cooperating to define openings (19) in the mesh. The mesh sheet (13) functions as an active termite barrier; that is, the mesh sheet is configured to exclude the passage of termites therethrough, and the membranes (15, 25) provide support for the sheet to prevent it from distorting to an extent that it would no longer provide an effective barrier to termites.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventors: Tonio Umberto Sala, Geoffrey Wayne Richardson
  • Publication number: 20130205688
    Abstract: Embodiments of prefabricated compound masonry units in lieu of build site-constructed elements are provided, as well as methods of producing the same. One embodiment comprises a first course comprising hollow blocks laid end to end with adjacent ends adhered with mortar, the hollow blocks positioned such that the first course has a hollow core; at least one channel formed in a top surface of the first course, the channel having a length; and provisional reinforcement provided along at least a portion of the length of the channel and held within the channel with a bonding material different from the mortar. The provisional reinforcement provides tensile strength to the first course for transportation and handling of the first course from a fabrication location to a build location where the first course is configured to receive permanent structural masonry reinforcement in the hollow core at the build location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: CONSTRUCTIVE, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Constructive, L.L.C.
  • Publication number: 20130205689
    Abstract: A connector for a ceiling framework including profile sections crossing one another at right angles for connecting the profile sections by being fitted to ends of certain profile sections which fit into apertures pierced in other profile sections. The connector includes two parts, a primary clip and a secondary clip, the two parts being associated with one another via a meltable mechanism capable of melting at a temperature of a fire to separate the two parts. In a fire, the secondary clips become detached allowing the primary clips to fit more deeply into the apertures of the profile sections, making it possible to absorb expansions due to heat of the fire and keep the framework and the ceiling sections it supports in place. The connector can be applied to the field of building construction, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: PLAFOMETAL
    Inventors: Mathieu Lillette, Phillippe Riggi, Xavier Turot
  • Publication number: 20130205690
    Abstract: Disclosed is a buckling restrained brace which is a core plate inside a tube, with the plate prevented from buckling by being surrounded by the tube. The core plate is provided with a layer of discrete springs adjacent the core plate, with the interior of the tube otherwise filled with cement. The layer of discrete springs may be cardboard of other material. The layer of discrete springs defines a space between the core plate and the concrete, to allow for expansion of the core plate under compression from the ends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2013
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventor: ANDREW HINCHMAN
  • Publication number: 20130205691
    Abstract: It is provided an underground structure, usable at least as a shelter, having a light weight substantially cylindrical portion, of a cylindrical casing having a weight to area ratio in the range of 8 to 30 kg/m2. The casing has a strength level and an impermeability level high enough for serving as part a sealable underground liquid storage tank and at least one sealable opening connecting it to external spaces. The cylindrical portion includes openings for entering and exiting the interior of the portion, and passageways communicate the structure with outside spaces. The surrounding ground provides a geo-thermal reservoir which is used to regulate by a flowing fluid the temperature of the shelter space, modules inside the shelter or above ground structures. The structure includes provisions for receiving of variety of auxiliary systems like an air-treatment system, communication system water and power supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventors: Shaul Shalev, Yoram Sofrin
  • Publication number: 20130205692
    Abstract: A solar panel assembly including a solar panel spaced from a surface to create a gap and a barrier movable between an open position and a closed position, the barrier being adapted to inhibit airflow through said gap below said solar panel when in the closed position. The assembly may further include a rack supporting the solar panel and resting on the surface. The barrier may be adapted to move from the open position to the closed position upon detection of conditions indicative of a fire. In this way air flow below the solar panel is permitted during normal operation of the solar panel assembly but is inhibited upon detection of a fire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: FIRESTONE BUILDING PRODUCTS CO, LLC
    Inventor: FIRESTONE BUILDING PRODUCTS CO, LLC
  • Publication number: 20130205693
    Abstract: A pipe flashing protector for protecting the vulnerable joint between a vent pipe and the roof flashing for a building, house or other architectural structure to prevent wear and decay of the joint and more specifically to protect the joint from ultraviolet light, moisture, and debris.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventor: Nathan Scott
  • Publication number: 20130205694
    Abstract: A head-of-wall joint for insulating the intersection between a wall assembly and the bottom of a floor or roof construction thereabove which utilizes an insulating gasket of a unique shape and construction positioned between the ceiling track and the point of intersection thereof with respect to the upper building floor or roof structure. The configuration of the insulating gasket member includes a main section and two side sections which extend over the outwardly facing surfaces of a conventionally configured ceiling track or runner without being attached to the ceiling track side panel side surfaces. The gasket can included tabs to attach to the lowermost edges of the track side sections. The gasket can be made from acoustically insulating materials or firestopping materials, or both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2013
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: Specified Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: Specified Technologies Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130205695
    Abstract: A system used for cladding new or existing buildings with an aluminium carrier support framework, providing a fixing grid for application of a variety of pressure equalised rainscreen panels. The unique flexibility of the components provides the opportunity to design a full carrier grid for direct application to the building structure or a partial secondary support to various alternative primary systems which may form part a through wall design. The system has two standard methods of construction: 1. Fabrication on site from standard components using the I section for primary support, 2. Pre-assembly at works to a repetitive grid format, utilising the ‘hollow box section’ and associated components for primary support, improving overall speed of installation and assisting fast-track programme—‘The Ladder System’. The unique versatility of the BX horizontal rail and straps are common to both methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventor: Brian Geofrey Newell
  • Publication number: 20130205696
    Abstract: A trim bead for a building wall incorporates an outwardly extending flange portion to provide a mechanical key for a layer of exterior finishing coatings, such as stucco coatings. The trim bead may be used in stucco systems for exterior building walls that employ continuous thermal insulation over the building wall substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventors: Christopher K. Little, Chris McElroy, William F. Egan, David A. Smith, Lei Zhao
  • Publication number: 20130205697
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a method of installing molding may include coupling a first molding block in a first corner formed by a first surface and a third surface and at a first distance from a second corner formed by the first surface and a second surface. The method may include coupling a lower side adjacent a first end of a first molding to a portion of a third surface of the first molding block such that a second end of the first molding is adjacent the second corner. The method may include coupling a second molding block in a third corner formed by a second surface and a third surface and at a second distance from the second corner. The method may include coupling a second molding to the second molding block such that the second ends of the first and second moldings connect forming a first joint forming a substantially right angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventor: Robert Lee Nickell
  • Publication number: 20130205698
    Abstract: Visible and concealed cladding systems used for attaching laminate panels to building structures are provided. The visible cladding systems comprise tracks and sliding clips to slide the laminate panel into the desired location on the building wall. The concealed cladding systems comprise hanger elements to attach a laminate panel to the building wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: THE DILLER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gavin Todd, Joe Ramuta
  • Publication number: 20130205699
    Abstract: A fiberglass siding piece may be formed. The fiberglass siding piece includes an upper seating portion of the fiberglass siding piece. The upper seating portion includes a plurality of angled siding seats. The fiberglass siding piece further includes a main portion of the fiberglass siding piece, and a lower seating portion of the fiberglass siding piece. The lower seating portion includes a plurality of angled siding seats. The angled siding seats of the upper seating portion are configured to receive the plurality of angled siding seats of the lower seating portion of an adjacent fiberglass siding piece. The upper seating portion may include slots configured to accept fasteners to fasten the fiberglass siding piece to a building.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventor: Daniel A. Gately
  • Publication number: 20130205700
    Abstract: A construction material for climate envelopes including floor, walls, roof, windows and case mouldings with outer layer made of wood with a surface layer with endothermic effect, insulating material with a surface layer of metal, an air gap for air circulation inside the material and out towards adjacent rooms through intake air from floor space, spaces enclosing a PCM material with a surface layer of metal to heat and cool the house, heat water, heat and refrigerate food. The climate envelope contains solar collectors when glass is substituted for the exterior layer of wood and has the shape of a cuboid or prism for transport and storage of energy. The climate envelope may be produced by that people not skilled in the art assembles a construction kit having an area of 15 square meters and which consitutes a home module, and wherein several modules can make up larger building.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventor: Per Gösta Sundberg
  • Publication number: 20130205701
    Abstract: The invention relates to a heat insulation element for insulating building facades, in particular for heat insulation composite systems, composed of a heat insulating board and a reinforcement mesh that can be penetrated by fastening elements, in particular plugs, wherein the reinforcement mesh is placed in the area of a large surface of the heat insulating board. It is the object of the invention to avoid the disadvantages of the state of the art and in particular to provide a heat insulation element which even in case of high tightening torques of the fastening elements does not excessively tends to be deformed into the direction of the building facade. This a i m is achieved by a heat insulation element according to the invention, in which the reinforcement mesh is arranged as a component of an abutment at a distance to the surface of the heat insulating board and in which the reinforcement mesh comprises a surface area which is smaller than the area of the surface of the heat insulating board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicants: DEUTSCHE ROCKWOOL MINERALWOLL GMBH & CO. OHG, ROCKWOOL INTERNATIONAL A/S
    Inventor: Rolf Wieleba
  • Publication number: 20130205702
    Abstract: A ceiling tile suspension system comprising a clip member, a suspension track releasably securable to the clip member and a ceiling tile suspension rail releasably securable to the suspension track. The clip member is securable to a structural component of a ceiling and has an upper surface and a pair of downwardly depending sides. The suspension track is releasably securable to the clip member and has a pair of upwardly extending legs. At least the sides of the clip member or the legs of the suspension track are horizontally resiliently displaceable to releasably secure the suspension track to the clip member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventors: Enzo D'Alessandro, Fabbio D'Alessandro
  • Publication number: 20130205703
    Abstract: The invention relates to a brick (1) made from a material comprising vegetable fibres agglomerated using a binder (such as hemp concrete), said brick being provided with a groove (9, 11) and a tongue (5, 7) allowing the dry-joint connection of bricks. The invention also relates to a method for constructing a building using such bricks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: VICAT
    Inventor: Damien Baumer
  • Publication number: 20130205704
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to glass-fiber-reinforced concrete compositions that may be sprayed, methods of preparing and applying such compositions, devices used in preparing and applying such compositions, and composite structural insulated panels that may be fabricated using such compositions, related methods of manufacture, and building systems employing such panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2013
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: Tuscan StoneWorx USA, LLC
    Inventor: Tuscan StoneWorx USA, LLC
  • Publication number: 20130205705
    Abstract: A masonry article having one or more sidewalls, top and bottom, and first and second ends configured with a horizontal and vertical locking mechanism, wherein top and bottom includes first axis locking mechanism, wherein the top surface is formed with at least one stepped section having a base that begins with a level footing and the bottom opposite surface formed with at least one other stepped section having a base that begins with a level footing to releasably receive one of the top, and wherein first and second ends include contoured receptacles to releasably receive a matching configured link block having opposite male contour surface to form second axis locking mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventor: Augustin Bilka
  • Publication number: 20130205706
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a frame assembly includes at least two frame members, each frame member comprising two mitered ends and defining an interior space divided into at least three longitudinal cavities, wherein one of the at least three cavities is a corner key cavity. The frame assembly further includes at least one corner key, wherein each half of each corner key is configured to fit into one end of one of the corner key cavities to form a corner. When the at least two frame members are joined using the corner key, the corner key cavity is adjacent to the outer perimeter of the frame assembly system. The outer perimeter of the frame assembly includes a contact portion configured to contact another frame assembly or a structure, wherein the corner key cavity extends across at least 90% of the contact portion of the outer perimeter of the frame assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: Proformance Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: Gerald D. Beranek
  • Publication number: 20130205707
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a structure for constructing a building including girders and beams which are horizontally and vertically coupled to one another about a column. The structure includes: a gusset plate welded to a side portion of a first girder in a direction crossing a length direction of the first girder for supporting at least one first angle connection for supporting a slab and adjusting a frame assembly position; and a first coupling member including a first bolt and a first nut for coupling the first angle connection to the gusset plate. The first nut is embedded in concrete constituting a core wall or a slab, such that the first angle connection is removable from the gusset plate after concrete is cured in a region corresponding to the first girder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventor: Bong-Kil Han
  • Publication number: 20130205708
    Abstract: An insulated vent chute and blocking assembly which can be inserted between adjacently disposed roof rafters of a building construction having a pitched or flat roof, the roof supported by a building wall. The assembly comprises: a generally flexible insulated body having a roof facing surface, an attic space facing surface, the surfaces spaced apart from each other to define a pair of longitudinal rafter facing sides, a top and a bottom transverse end, the ends connecting the sides; and a reflective substrate covering the attic space facing surface, the substrate for reflecting heat away from the attic space facing surface and back into attic insulation. The assembly is fabricated from a flexible insulated material, and can assume an arcuate form in embodiments when the body is inserted between adjacently disposed roof rafters in the building construction with a pitched or flat roof such that the bottom transverse end can contact the top of the building wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventor: Ronald William Shaw
  • Publication number: 20130205709
    Abstract: The object of the invention is to obtain prefabricated modules of reinforced concrete corresponding to a dwelling with or without compartments, with its six wall structures consisting of single elements, achieving in this way a 100% monolithic structure, which eliminates any vibrations or dilatation and prevents the formation of cracks or humidity in the module. To this end, an internal permanent formwork is manufactured in the plant on the basis of six elements—floor, walls and ceiling, which are fixed along their edges by means of high-resistance putty and provided with distancing pads (9) on the bottom base on the floor or on the selected supporting surface with the service installations (11) mounted on the external face of the permanent formwork (1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6) and over them the insulation material (12), where it is necessary, then a structural frame (13), and finally an external recoverable formwork (14).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventor: Francisco Medran-Lopez
  • Publication number: 20130205710
    Abstract: Provided is a method of installing a tile mosaic upon a vertical concrete surface. The method includes providing a plurality of tiles, a tile support, and a concrete form. The plurality of tiles are adhered to the tile support to define a mosaic assembly. The tiles are positioned on the tile support corresponding to the mosaic. The mosaic assembly is connected to the concrete form, and concrete is poured within the concrete form such that a portion of the tiles become embedded within the concrete. The tile support is subsequently detached from the concrete form and the concrete form is removed from the hardened concrete. The tile support is additionally removed from the plurality of tiles to reveal the mosaic on vertical surface of the concrete structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: LITHOCRETE, INC.
    Inventor: LITHOCRETE, INC.
  • Publication number: 20130205711
    Abstract: An assembly rig for assembling a wind turbine tower or wind turbine tower sections is provided. The assembly rig includes a platform assembly having a vertically oriented mast and one or more substantially horizontally oriented booms which are connected to the vertically oriented mast that has a platform or a personnel basket. The assembly rig also includes a radial segment supporting assembly having a vertically oriented mast and one or more substantially horizontally oriented booms connected to the vertically oriented mast that has a segment holding device at its distal end. The assembly rig further includes a surface, for supporting and leveling the platform assembly and the radial segment supporting assembly. In one embodiment, the surface may be a ground support boom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventors: Lars Heltoft, Henning Kjaer, Arne Kryger, Bent Juul Larsen