Patents Issued in May 8, 2014
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Publication number: 20140124260Abstract: A flame sensor apparatus and a cable assembly apparatus are provided for use in sensing characteristics of a flame within a combustion chamber. The flame sensor apparatus includes an electrical assembly remote from a sensor assembly. A cable assembly extends between the sensor assembly and the electrical assembly. The cable assembly includes two cable ends and a housing that defines an internal volume. Cable fittings are connected to the cable ends through a first seal. An electrical cable is inserted through cable fitting openings in each cable fitting and the internal volume of the housing. A second seal is located in the annular spaces between the electrical cable and each cable fitting opening, configured to prevent moisture and contaminants from passing through the cable fitting opening. Additionally, a method of sealing an electrical cable and a flexible conduit is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Joseph Cleary Blakemore, Frederick Louis Glesius
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Publication number: 20140124261Abstract: A purpose is, in the case where a nonwoven member is hot pressed around a wire harness to form a protective member, to inhibit rotation of a vehicle body fixing component attached to the protective member while making a cross-sectional shape of the protective member as circular as possible. The wire harness includes a wire harness body containing at least one electric wire and a protective member formed by hot pressing a nonwoven member in a state of covering at least a portion of the wire harness body. The protective member has a protective member that is formed to have a circular cross-sectional shape and a flat surface forming part that has a flat surface formed on at least a portion of an outer periphery.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD.Inventors: Takeshi Mizuhira, Yukihiro Shirafuji, Isamu Hamamoto
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Publication number: 20140124262Abstract: A preformed coil interface includes conductive jumper wiring in a molded insulator and a contactor coil terminal end and an overload relay output terminal end. The contactor coil terminal end includes a first and a second jumper wiring connection points. The overload relay output terminal end includes a third, a fourth, a fifth, and a sixth jumper wiring connection points. The first jumper wiring connection point extends through the molded insulator to the fifth jumper wiring connection point at the overload relay output terminal end. The second jumper wiring connection point extends through the molded insulator to the sixth jumper wiring connection point at the overload relay output terminal end. And, the third jumper wiring connection point and the fourth jumper wiring connection point are jumpered internal to the molded insulator.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Inventors: William H. Martin, Michael Baran, Gary L. Lehman, Eric M. Waydick
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Publication number: 20140124263Abstract: A method of jointing two high voltage impregnated cables may include exposing an impregnated cable insulation layer of cable ends by removing at least one protecting layer and an outer semiconducting layer; exposing a terminal length of conductors of the cable ends by cutting a portion of the impregnated cable insulation layer and by removing an inner semiconducting layer; mechanically and electrically connecting the conductors; filling at least in part a space left by the removed impregnated cable insulation layer with a conductive insert; providing an intermediate semiconducting layer to surround the conductive insert and abutting on portions of cable insulation layers adjacent to the conductive insert; applying a stratified insulation, impregnated with a second viscous compound, overlapping the exposed impregnated cable insulation layer of the cable ends and covering the intermediate semiconducting layer; electrically screening the conductors; and tightly containing the first and/or second viscous compoundType: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2011Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: PRYSMIAN S.P.A.Inventors: Pierluigi Ladié, Mario Ravasio
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Publication number: 20140124264Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for expert systems for well completion using Bayesian decision networks to determine well completion recommendations. The well completion expert system includes a well completion Bayesian decision network (BDN) model that receives inputs and outputs recommendations based on Bayesian probability determinations. The well completion BDN model includes a treatment fluids section, a packer section, a junction classification section, a perforation section, a lateral completion section, and an open hole gravel packing section.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Inventors: Abdullah Saleh Hussain Al-Yami, Jerome Schubert
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Publication number: 20140124265Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for an underbalanced drilling (UBD) expert system that provides underbalanced drilling recommendations, such as best practices. The UBD expert system may include one or more Bayesian decision network (BDN) model that receive inputs and output recommendations based on Bayesian probability determinations. The BDN models may include: a general UBD BDN model, a flow UBD BDN model, a gaseated (i.e., aerated) UBD BDN model, a foam UBD BDN model, a gas (e.g., air or other gases) UBD BDN model, a mud cap UBD BDN model, an underbalanced liner drilling (UBLD) BDN model, an underbalanced coil tube (UBCT) BDN model, and a snubbing and stripping BDN model.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Inventors: Abdullah Saleh Hussain Al-Yami, Jerome Schubert
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Publication number: 20140124266Abstract: The present invention provides a mechanism to remotely initiate actuation of a device positioned in a borehole. The disclosure includes a magnetically initiated actuation mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2014Publication date: May 8, 2014Inventors: John M. Birckhead, Christopher W. Mayeu
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Publication number: 20140124267Abstract: A drilling apparatus (1) provides continuous rotation, and in some embodiments also vertical translation of the drill bit, such that weight can be kept on the bit and drilling can continue uninterrupted during connections. The connection is made in a pressure chamber formed by seals (2, 4) and spacers (15, 16). An upper snubber (5) grips the drill string above the joint and a lower snubber (6) grips it below the joint. The top drive is decoupled as the snubbers take over drill string drive, and apply a differential torque so that the connection is made. This achieves continuous rotation during the connection, and by use of an extension sub (18) drilling is also continuous.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Inventor: Laurence John Ayling
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Publication number: 20140124268Abstract: An apparatus for transmitting torque to a down hole motor in a down hole drilling assembly. The apparatus includes a center rod having a distal protuberance and a proximal protuberance, a transmission adapter having a first end connected to the down hole motor, and a transmission socket formed within a second end of the transmission adapter and configured to receive the proximal protuberance. The apparatus may also include a bearing adapter operatively connected to the center rod, with the bearing adapter having a bearing socket therein, and wherein the transmission adapter is configured to connect to an output of the down hole motor and the bearing adapter is configured to connect to an input of a bearing assembly in the down hole assembly for drilling the well. A method of drilling a well is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Inventor: Clyde J. Breaux
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Publication number: 20140124269Abstract: An assembly for use in subsurface drilling includes a downhole downhole probe supported by a centralizer. The centralizer comprises a tubular member that extends around the downhole probe. A wall of the centralizer is fluted to provide inward contact points that support the downhole probe and outward contact points that bear against a bore wall of a section of drill string. The downhole probe may be supported for substantially its entire length.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: Evolution Engineering Inc.Inventors: Aaron W. LOGAN, Justin C. LOGAN, Patrick R. DERKACZ
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Publication number: 20140124270Abstract: A cutting tool cutting tool may include a tool body having a plurality of blades extending radially therefrom, a plurality of rotatable cutting elements having a first chamfer mounted on at least one of the plurality of blades, and a plurality of non-rotatable cutting elements having a second, distinct chamfer mounted on at least one the plurality of blades.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: SMITH INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Bala Durairajan, Michael G. Azar, Yuri Burhan, Youhe Zhang
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Publication number: 20140124271Abstract: The present disclosure relates to cutting elements incorporating polycrystalline diamond bodies used for subterranean drilling applications, and more particularly, to polycrystalline diamond bodies having a high diamond content which are configured to provide improved properties of thermal stability and wear resistance, while maintaining a desired degree of impact resistance, when compared to prior polycrystalline diamond bodies. In various embodiments disclosed herein, a cutting element with high diamond content includes a modified PCD structure and/or a modified interface (between the PCD body and a substrate), to provide superior performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2014Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: Smith International, Inc.Inventors: J. Daniel Belnap, Georgiy Voronin, Feng Yu, Peter T. Cariveau, Youhe Zhang, Yuelin Shen, Guodong Zhan
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Publication number: 20140124272Abstract: The disclosed systems and methods allow the weight and relative position of an object on a weighing surface to be simultaneously determined using a circuit that does not require pre-programed tables and that can be used in an analog or digital environment. One example system includes first, second, third, and fourth load cells having respective first, second, third, and fourth strain gauges. The strain gauges are configured to measure strain at the load cells caused by the object on the weighing surface. The system also includes circuitry configured to simultaneously determine weight and position of the object on the weighing surface, and a display that reports the weight of the object, a longitudinal position of the object, and a lateral position of the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Inventors: Vernon H. Siegel, Donald J. Siegel
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Publication number: 20140124273Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes load cells and a controller operable to automatically update a weight offset for use in determining a true patient weight. The controller is configured to receive signals produced by the load cells, determine whether a patient is being supported by a patient support surface of the patient support apparatus, detect movement on the patient support surface, determine a weight of the patient being supported on the patient support surface, determine whether a patient is no longer being supported by the patient support surface, and update a weight offset.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Timothy J. RECEVEUR, Aziz A. Bhai, Gregory J. Shannon
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Publication number: 20140124274Abstract: A patient support system includes a scale system, an air system, and a lift system. The patient support system also includes a control system configured to graphically communicate information about the scale system, the air system, and the lift system to a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Inventors: Robert M. ZERHUSEN, James M. ALLEN, Jennifer FEARING, Mark CHIACCHIRA
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Publication number: 20140124275Abstract: A steerable walking machine is described which comprises a leg mechanism that provides a means for locomotion of the machine across a surface and a head rotatably mounted upon the leg mechanism. The rotational position of the head upon the leg mechanism acts to defines a direction of locomotion of the machine across the surface. The steerable walking machine can therefore walk in any direction without requiring the leg mechanism to turn and so can maneuver in more confined spaces than those devices known in the art. A first motor is employed to control the leg mechanism while a second motor controls the rotation of the head upon the leg mechanism. The functionality of the steerable walking machine is therefore achieved through the employment of only two motors thus significantly reducing the manufacturing costs involved.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2014Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: CHINA INDUSTRIES LIMITEDInventor: Jaimie Hartwig Barrett Mantzel
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Publication number: 20140124276Abstract: A series electric drive includes a cylindrical first rotor with a number of permanent magnets therein and an input linked to the cylindrical first rotor. The series electric drive further includes a cylindrical second rotor stacked radially within the cylindrical first rotor, the cylindrical second rotor being a wound rotor, and an output being linked to the cylindrical second rotor. A cylindrical stator is stacked axially relative to the first rotor, and a portion of the second rotor is stacked radially within the cylindrical stator, the cylindrical stator being a wound stator.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: CATERPILLAR, INC.Inventors: Krishnakumar Ramamoorthy, Sami Alkhouli
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Publication number: 20140124277Abstract: An electrically driven vehicle includes a driver's seat, a left rear seat, a right rear seat, a center console, a first battery group, and a second battery group. The left rear seat and the right rear seat are provided side by side in a rear of the driver's seat. The center console is arranged between the left rear seat and the right rear seat and extends backwardly from the driver's seat. The first battery group includes batteries arranged under the driver's seat. The second battery group includes batteries arranged under the center console and under the left rear seat and the right rear seat in the rear of the driver's seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Yukinori KURAKAWA, Koji AOKI, Seiji KATO, Masaru NAKAYAMA
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Publication number: 20140124278Abstract: An electrically driven vehicle includes a first electric motor, a second electric motor, a first power drive device, a second power drive device, a first heat sink, a second heat sink, a baffle member, a first air guide passage, and a second air guide passage. The baffle member closes a space defined between the first power drive device and the second power drive device at a first end and a second end of the space. The first air guide passage houses the first heat sink. The first air guide passage is provided between a first partition wall and the first power drive device. The second air guide passage houses the second heat sink. The second air guide passage is provided between the first partition wall and the second power drive device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Toshiaki TAKAMURA, Koji AOKI
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Publication number: 20140124279Abstract: A utility vehicle with ergonomic, safety, and maintenance features is disclosed. A vehicle is also disclosed with improved cooling, suspension and drive systems. These features enhance the utility of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Adam J. Schlangen, Jason K. Raska
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Publication number: 20140124280Abstract: On a seat base (11) of a floor member (10), a rear surface plate (11C), an operator's seat mounting plate (11D) on which an operator's seat (17) is mounted at a position higher than a footrest area (12) on which the foot is placed, and a duct accommodating space (14) formed in the vertical direction among the rear surface plate (11C), the operator's seat mounting plate (11D), and a rear position (12B) of the footrest area (12) are provided. An indoor air inlet duct (23) having the front surface side opened as a filter fitting hole (25) and introducing air in an occupying space (21) toward an indoor unit (22) of an air-conditioning unit is provided on the duct accommodating space (14). An indoor air filter (26) for catching dusts in the air is provided on the filter fitting hole (25) of the indoor air inlet duct (23).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: HITACHI CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD.Inventors: Shogo Kimura, Tomoyuki Tanaka, Hiroshi Tabeta
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Publication number: 20140124281Abstract: A drive system for a hybrid hydraulic vehicle. The drive system includes an engine, a hydraulic pump driven by the engine, a converter coupled to the pump, a drive train coupled to the converter a first hydraulic pathway coupling the hydraulic pump to the converter, a second hydraulic pathway coupling the hydraulic pump to the converter, a reservoir positioned in the second hydraulic pathway, an accumulator positioned in the first hydraulic pathway, a pressure sensor configured to sense the pressure of hydraulic fluid in the accumulator, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive an indication of the pressure of the hydraulic fluid in the accumulator from the pressure sensor, and to adjust a low pressure level threshold of the pressure of hydraulic fluid in the accumulator based on the operation of the vehicle such that the pressure of the hydraulic fluid in the accumulator reaches a predetermined target pressure when the vehicle brakes.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Inventor: Charles Moore
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Publication number: 20140124282Abstract: The invention relates to an antitheft device for the steering column of a motor vehicle, in which a movable indexer (60) includes a return spring (62) for returning the movable indexer (60) such that said indexer engages with at least one profile (23) of a cam of the antitheft device, and in which the return spring (62) of the indexer (60) and a return spring (40) of a bolt (30) of the antitheft device arc separate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: VALEO SICHERHEITSSYSTEME GMBHInventors: Anthony Laval, Lukas Kaliebe
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Publication number: 20140124283Abstract: A horizontal muffler for an agricultural vehicle is provided. One agricultural vehicle includes an exhaust system having a muffler configured to direct exhaust out of an engine and to reduce a noise of the exhaust. The agricultural vehicle also includes a steering wheel configured to control steering of the agricultural vehicle. The muffler is disposed forward of the steering wheel relative to a direction of travel of the agricultural vehicle. Moreover, the muffler extends in a substantially horizontal direction such that a flow of the exhaust through the muffler is substantially parallel to a ground surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: CNH AMERICA LLCInventors: Jason Keith Novacek, Daniel John Zurn, Keith James Ward, Jay Michael Larson, David Larry Tveito, Russell Victor Stoltman
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Publication number: 20140124284Abstract: A construction vehicle adapted to travel using a wheel and equipped with an exhaust aftertreatment device to which a reductant is supplied is provided. At least a portion of the exhaust aftertreatment device including a front end thereof is located on a fender provided for the wheel. A supply pump adapted to supply the reductant and a reductant tank adapted to store the reductant are located ahead of the fender and below the exhaust aftertreatment device. The reductant tank is located below the supply pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: Komatsu Ltd.Inventors: Shigeo Sekiya, Ryousuke Maeda, Muneo Harada
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Publication number: 20140124285Abstract: A work machine includes: a frame; an engine; an exhaust gas control device; a compartment cover; a compartment cover supporting member; an engine hood; an exhaust gas control device supporting member that suspends the exhaust gas control device downward through the opening and supports the exhaust gas control device in a suspended state; and an opening cover, wherein: the exhaust gas control device supporting member includes a mounting portion that is attached to the exhaust gas control device and a fastening portion that is supported by, and fastened to, the reinforcing member, and when the fastening portion is unfastened, the exhaust gas control device supporting member is removable above the opening together with the exhaust gas control device attached to the mounting portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kouji Kimijima, Yuuji Akutsu
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Publication number: 20140124286Abstract: A vehicle includes a vehicle body having a steering section and a main body section connected together; a steerable wheel which is rotatably mounted to the steering section and which steers the vehicle body; a non-steerable wheel which is rotatably mounted to the main body section; a steering apparatus for inputting a steering instruction information; an inclination actuator apparatus for inclining the steering section or the main body section in a turning direction; a steering actuator apparatus for varying a steering angle of the steerable wheel based on the steering instruction information inputted from the steering apparatus; and a control apparatus which controls the inclination actuator apparatus and the steering actuator apparatus. The control apparatus controls a center of gravity to move in a steering direction included in the steering instruction information at an initial steering stage so that an acceleration toward turning-locus inner side is generated.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: EQUOS RESEARCH CO., LTD.Inventor: Koki Hayashi
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Publication number: 20140124287Abstract: A cover for a stethoscope having a head and a diaphragm is provided. The cover includes a first region having first and second sides, and a second region configured to be continuous with the first region and including a crimpable material to form-fit around at least the head of the stethoscope so as to cover the head of the stethoscope from contamination. The first side includes adherent material for removably adhering the first region to the diaphragm of the stethoscope and the second side includes an antimicrobial layer including an antimicrobial substance that can neutralize or destroy microbes disposed thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2014Publication date: May 8, 2014Inventors: Kenneth I. Fishberger, David M. Schwartzberg
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Publication number: 20140124288Abstract: A fence (1) comprising a series of fence parts comprising a first and second pole (4,5,40,43,45) and a first and second opposing wall (2,3) extending between the first and second pole (4,5,40,43,45), thereby defining an interior space (9) for containing a sound suppressing material. The walls (2,3) comprises at least one profile (6,22-24,33-36) having opposing free ends (7,8) for engaging the first and second pole (4,5,40,43,45). Each profile (6,22-24,33-36) has a first section (10,25-27) facing a free end of the poles (4,5,40,43,45), the first section (10,25-27) extends into a second section (11,28-30) that is closer to the interior space (9) than the first section (10,25-27), each pole (4,5,40,43,45) comprises at least one assembling track (16) extending along the length of the pole (4,5,40,43,45), and the at least one assembling track (16) is configured to accommodate at least a part of the free (7,8) end of the profiles (6,22-24,33-36).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2011Publication date: May 8, 2014Inventor: Kenn Hertzman Jørgensen
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Publication number: 20140124289Abstract: A nozzle has a nozzle surface area and a nozzle rim, on which first and second guiding devices are alternatingly provided in the circumferential direction, where the first guiding devices are of the nozzle-type design and the second guiding devices are of the diffuser-type design. The first guiding devices each have a first azimuthal guide wall and two wall elements. The second guiding devices each have a second azimuthal guide wall and two wall elements. A wall element connects a first guiding device and a second guiding device. At least some of the first azimuthal guide walls of the first guiding device and at least some of the second azimuthal guide walls of the second guiding device have differing axial lengths, so that first and second trailing edges thereof have differing axial positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KGInventors: Marco ROSE, Rene SPIEWEG
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Publication number: 20140124290Abstract: A sound insulator of the invention includes a sound absorption layer and an air-impermeable resonance layer, which are bonded to each other via an adhesive layer. The sound absorption layer has a thickness in a range of 5 to 50 mm, an area-weight of not greater than 2000 g/m2 and a two-layer structure of a high-density sound absorption layer and a low-density sound absorption layer. The high-density sound absorption layer is bonded to the air-impermeable resonance layer via the adhesive layer and has a density in a range of 0.05 to 0.20 g/cm3 and a thickness in a range of 2 to 30 mm. The low-density sound absorption layer is bonded to the other face of the high-density sound absorption layer via an adhesive layer and has a density in a range of 0.01 to 0.10 g/cm3 and a thickness in a range of 2 to 30 mm.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2014Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicants: Toyota Boshoku Corporation, Takehiro Co., Ltd.Inventors: Toru Inoue, Masaki Ishikawa, Youhei Ishikawa, Sohei Matsuyama, Hideyuki Mori
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Publication number: 20140124291Abstract: An acoustical panel for forming a monolithic ceiling or wall, the panel extending across a rectangular area, and having a core made primarily of gypsum, the core being essentially coextensive with the panel area such that it has two opposed sides, each of an area substantially equal to the area of the panel, the core having a multitude of perforations extending generally between its sides, the perforations being distributed substantially uniformly across the full area of the core and being open at both sides of the core, the face side of the core being covered by a porous layer, the perforations being optionally restricted at a rear side of the core, the porous layer at the face side of the core being suitable for adherence of drywall joint compound and a water-based non-blocking paint.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: USG Interiors, LLCInventors: Erin Dugan, Mark Miklosz, Rafael Bury, Lee K. Yeung, William A. Frank, Peder J. Gulbrandsen
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Publication number: 20140124292Abstract: A post system for use in fall protection includes a connector to connect to a structure and a support in operative connection with a lifeline to maintain the lifeline at a first height above the structure. When a first threshold force is experienced on the lifeline, the support is operable to lower the lifeline to a second height which is lower than the first height. The ratio of a change in effective length of the lifeline resulting from the lowering of the lifeline to a change in height resulting from lowering of the lifeline (or the ?L/?H ratio) is less than 1. The ratio of the change in effective length of the lifeline resulting from the lowering of the lifeline to the change in height resulting from lowering of the lifeline may also be less than 0.5 or less than 0.4.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Brian C. Montgomery, Justin Shane Patton, Preston L. Anderson
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Publication number: 20140124293Abstract: A lift system comprising an elongated rack and a roller pinion drive system. A preferred version has two parallel rack with plurality of rungs extending horizontally between the racks to form a ladder. A plurality of spaced apart mounting brackets are configured for affixing the ladder vertically to a stationary member, the stationary member not forming part of the invention. In this version, a drive unit retained within a carriage is mounted in proximity to the racks. The drive unit interacts with the racks to move the carriage upwardly and downwardly along the racks. A speed limiter is also disclosed that can be retained within the carriage below the drive unit and mounted in proximity to one of the racks. The speed limiter interacts with the rack to produce a breaking action if the drive unit fails, preventing the carriage to drop down quickly. Single rack and inclined rack versions are disclosed as alternatives.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2014Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: MODERN CONCEPTS OUTDOORS, LLCInventors: NATHAN R. EVERSOLE, JOHN R. LOYET, BRADLEY K. EVERSOLE
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Publication number: 20140124294Abstract: A climbing apparatus comprises a plurality of steps secured between parallel side walls. Steps ascend from a lower position to a higher position at which they are secured to an end wall. End wall is perpendicular to the side walls and secured to the side walls with corner members. Corner members are at least partially hollow to accommodate vertically reciprocating adjustable handles. Adjustable handles preferably have a curved end to secure to and accommodate the sides of a shopping cart and can be locked at one or more vertical positions. End wall, corner members, side walls, and steps can be separate components fixedly attached with adhesive or fasteners or they can be integral with one another. Steps can include slip-resistant features, one or more non-slip feet can be placed on the underside of the climbing apparatus, and a safety gate can be included as well.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Inventor: Chantelle Daizadeh
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Publication number: 20140124295Abstract: A tree stand for mounting to an elevated structure to give an occupant an elevated support platform. The tree stand includes a basket frame supporting a platform. The basket frame may include a seat structure having a seat bottom and seat back such that the seat back is capable of pivoting with respect to the seat bottom so as to provide a place for the occupant to sit comfortably. The tree stand includes a bracket for supporting the basket frame and/or platform such that the bracket is repositionable with respect to the tree. The bracket includes a base component, mounting member, and hinge assembly. The hinge assembly is secured to the based component so as to be capable of repositionable rotation in a first axis with respect to the base component; and the mounting member is secured to the hinge assembly to as to be capable of repositionable rotation on a second axis with respect to the hinge assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Inventor: Jerald L. Gibbens
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Publication number: 20140124296Abstract: A combination of a drive mechanism associated with a fall arrest device. The drive mechanism includes a drive motor, a rope drive wheel, and a freewheel having a sleeve with axial recesses and clamping faces on an inner surface, which the clamping bodies are guided in a cage and are located in the recesses. The fall arrest device includes a drum onto which a safety rope is wound, a return spring configured to be tensioned during the unwinding of the safety rope from the drum, and a locking device configured to lock the drum against rotation in the safety rope in an unwinding direction in the event of a fall of a person carried by the safety rope.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Inventors: Jean-Luc Born, Sebastien Close, SR., Frederic Arens, Richard Grossmann, Armin Kreuzer, Jean-Claude Dahner
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Publication number: 20140124297Abstract: A lubrication system includes a control subsystem operable to selectively communicate lubricant under gas pressure from a pressurized reserve lubricant tank in response to a prolonged reduced-G condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventor: David L. Motto
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Publication number: 20140124298Abstract: A grease tool lubricates a valve having an actuator assembly for moving a valve element of the valve. The tool has a housing with a piston carried in a bore. The housing is open for inserting and sealing a portion of the actuator assembly into the bore. A fill port in the housing allows grease to be introduced into the bore. A piston rod joins the piston and has external threads engaging internal threads of the housing, so that rotating the piston rod causes the piston to move axially. A lever is mounted to the housing for imparting rotation to the housing. A lock pin extends through a side wall of the housing to engage the actuator assembly to cause the actuator assembly to rotate in unison with the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: GE Oil & Gas Pressure Control LPInventors: Henry He, Scott Thistle, Christina L. Shannon
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Publication number: 20140124299Abstract: An improvement to the component based hydraulic systems is an integrated electro-hydraulic actuator (EHA) that contains all components necessary to achieve power up, gravity return actuation of a lift mechanism such as the forks of a pallet truck. Further, improvements to known power-up, gravity-down component-based hydraulic circuits are described herein. The improvements provide for power up, gravity return functionality with fewer components as compared known systems. Finally, a method for controlling the EHA and/or hydraulic circuits described above is detailed herein and provides a user with maximum control of a lift mechanism during lower or “down mode,” but also provides for the least amount of energy consumption by the actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: Parker-Hannifin CorporationInventor: Matthew C. Royer
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Publication number: 20140124300Abstract: A method controls an operation of an elevator system using a control law to stabilize a state of the elevator system using a tension of an elevator rope. A derivative of a Lyapunov function along dynamics of the elevator system controlled by the control law is negative definite. The control law is a function of amplitude of a sway of the elevator rope and a velocity of the sway of the elevator rope. The method determines the amplitude of the sway of the elevator rope and the velocity of the sway of the elevator rope during the operation, and determines a magnitude of the tension of the elevator rope based on the control law, and the amplitude and the velocity of the sway of the elevator rope.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories, Inc.Inventor: Mouhacine Benosman
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Publication number: 20140124301Abstract: An elevator may include an elevator car; a traction sheave that comprises a plurality of grooves; a hoisting machine configured to drive the traction sheave; and a plurality of beltless hoisting ropes configured to interact with the traction sheave to move the elevator car. An overall contact between the traction sheave and the hoisting ropes may exceed a contact angle of 180°. A diameter of the traction sheave may be less than 320 mm. The hoisting ropes may include a load-bearing part twisted from steel wires. A thickness of the load-bearing part twisted from the steel wires may be less than 8 mm. Each of the hoisting ropes may further include an individual exterior coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: Kone CorporationInventors: Jorma MUSTALAHTI, Esko AULANKO
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Publication number: 20140124302Abstract: The present invention discloses a solution for allocating hall calls in an elevator system, which comprises call input devices for registering hall calls at the floors, a group control system responsive to said hall calls, and a number of elevators controlled by elevator-specific elevator controllers on the basis of commands issued by the group control system. A number of route alternatives are generated on the basis of the calls active, and allocation calculation is decentralized by calculating elevator-specific cost terms associated with the route alternatives in the elevator controllers. The cost terms are returned to the group control system, which allocates the hall calls to the elevators according to the route alternative giving the lowest allocation cost.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2014Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: KONE CORPORATIONInventors: Janne SORSA, Marja-Liisa SIIKONEN
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Publication number: 20140124303Abstract: A caliper housing including a piston bore and a bridge extending between the piston bore and a pair of caliper fingers interconnecting the caliper fingers and the piston bore. The caliper fingers of the caliper housing extend downwardly from the bridge to define a flat surface. A rotor having a disc shape defines a first side and a second side and disposed adjacent to the caliper fingers. An outer brake pad defining a first centroid is disposed adjacent to the first side of the rotor abutting the caliper fingers allowing the caliper fingers to urge the outer brake pad into engagement with the first side of the rotor. Each of the caliper fingers defines a pivot edge extending between the outer brake pad and the flat surface of the caliper fingers allowing the outer brake pad to pivot about the pivot edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2011Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: BeijingWest Industries Co. Ltd.Inventors: Steven Glenn Hoxie, Martin John Reder
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Publication number: 20140124304Abstract: One embodiment discloses a vehicle disc brake including: a disc rotor; a pair of friction pads disposed on both side portions of a disc rotor; and a pads returning spring suspended over radially outer sides of the friction pads and over an outer circumferential side of the disc rotor and configured to pull the friction pads away from the disc rotor when brakes are released and hydraulic pressure is removed. The pads returning spring has a base portion extending in an axial direction of the disc rotor, first spring portions extending from both end portions of the base portion, and engagement portions provided individually at distal ends of the first spring portions so as to engage with the friction pads. Further, a middle portion of the base portion is depressed in a direction in which the first spring portions extend as a second spring portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: NISSIN KOGYO CO., LTD.Inventor: Ryoma ASAKURA
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Publication number: 20140124305Abstract: The present invention relates to a control-by-wire hydraulic brake structure of bicycle, which includes a caliper portion that is coupled to two brake shoes that are opposite to and spaced from each other; and a transmission portion, which has an end connected to the caliper portion to control the operation of the two brake shoes of the caliper portion and includes a fluid reservoir, a piston, and a transmission arm. The piston is movably received in the fluid reservoir. The transmission arm has an end pivotally connected to an end of the fluid reservoir that is distant from the caliper portion. The piston has an end that is connected to a predetermined location between two ends of the transmission arm. The transmission arm has an end that is distant from the pivotal connection with the fluid reservoir and is operatively coupled to a brake wire.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: TEKTRO TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventor: Szu-Fang Tsai
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Publication number: 20140124306Abstract: A device comprising one or more movable links adjacent to and spanning between two opposing brake pads along an axis, wherein the one or more movable links connect the two opposing brake pads so that the brake pads remain in a substantially parallel relationship as the two opposing brake pads move relative to each other along the axis when contacted by a rotor during a free running condition, and wherein dimensions of the one or more movable links remain constant during a brake apply, a brake retract, the free running condition, or a time therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: AKEBONO BRAKE CORPORATIONInventor: Galus Chelaidite
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Publication number: 20140124307Abstract: A power tool braking device of a portable power tool includes at least one braking unit configured to brake a movement of a working tool at least in one operating mode. The at least one braking unit includes at least one rolling-contact element configured to activate at least one braking mode of the at least one braking unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbHInventor: Florian Esenwein
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Publication number: 20140124308Abstract: Disclosed herein is a brake disk for a vehicle, including: a hat mounted on a shaft of a wheel and including a plurality of mounting apertures formed in a radial direction along a circumferential lip of the hat; a braking band having a shape enclosing an outer portion of the hat and including a plurality of sliding bores formed in the radial direction at positions corresponding to the plurality of mounting apertures along the circumferential lip of the hat; and a plurality of sliding pins each having one end portion mounted in the mounting aperture and the other end portion fitted into the sliding bore and to slide within the sliding bore in the radial direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Namyang Ind. Co., Ltd., Kia Motors CorporationInventors: Yoon Cheol Kim, Jae Young Lee, Seong Jin Kim, Jai Min Han, Sung Jong Hong, Ki Jeong Kim
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Publication number: 20140124309Abstract: Disclosed herein is a brake disk for a vehicle including: a hat including a recessed portions radially extending around an outer circumference surface of the hat; a braking band including a friction face along an outer circumference surface of the braking band and a mounting aperture formed along the inner circumference of the friction face at a position corresponding to the recessed portions; a floating bush including one end mounted on the mounting aperture and the other end fitted in the recessed portions to move in the recessed portions; and a tensioner including a middle portion fixed to the floating bush by a fixing member and both ends supported to one side of the hat under axial tension.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Namyang Ind. Co., Ltd., Kia Motors CorporationInventors: Yoon Cheol Kim, Jae Young Lee, Seong Jin Kim, Jai Min Han, Sung Jong Hong, Ki Jeong Kim