Patents Issued in February 11, 2016
  • Publication number: 20160040403
    Abstract: A RV winterizing method that introduces antifreeze to a RV system using a reverse flow procedure by using fittings or a coupling, where the coupling includes a band composed from a strip with a set of ends which over lap when the strip wraps around itself, a knob situated above the set of ends at a top portion of the band, wherein the knob adjust the band. A semi-tubular fitting is braced within the band where the semi-tubular fitting includes a set of lips extending up an inner wall of the band. A hole arranged at a central bottom portion of the semi-tubular fitting. Finally, a fitting continuing from the hole wherein the band attaches to a faucet to create a watertight seal, and enables a non-toxic antifreeze to flow through the fitting, into the faucet and into a plumbing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2014
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventor: Leroy Giesinger
  • Publication number: 20160040404
    Abstract: A handheld sink sprayer with single-handed metering and discharge mode adjustment. A body includes a handle portion, and a nozzle portion extending from the handle portion. A metering valve is carried in the body, a finger-engageable actuator is carried by the body and is coupled to the metering valve to move the metering valve, and a nozzle is carried by the body nozzle portion. A discharge mode valve is carried by the body nozzle portion. A thumb-engageable actuator is carried by the body nozzle portion and is coupled to the discharge mode valve to move the discharge mode valve between different discharge modes of operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventor: Evan A. Carpenter-Crawford
  • Publication number: 20160040405
    Abstract: A kitchen fitting (1), a method for operating a kitchen fitting and a kitchen device are provided. The kitchen fitting (1) has an outlet fitting (2), a fluid supply (3) and an operating unit (5). The fluid supply (3) is intended for one or more fluids. The operating unit (5) has a controller (6) and one or more operating elements (7 to 11) connected thereto. One operating element (7) is designed as a non-contact on/off switch (7) for a fluid flow (47). The non-contact on/off switch (7) switches on the fluid flow (47) when actuated and switches off the fluid flow (47) when actuated again. The non-contact on/off switch (7) can preferably be designed as a pulse switch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Henk TALSMA, Rob LANGENDIJK
  • Publication number: 20160040406
    Abstract: A sink is provided. The sink includes a basin having a first side wall, an opposite second side wall and a front wall. The sink also includes a rim supported at and extending outwardly from an upper end of the first and second side walls in a substantially horizontal orientation. The sink further includes an apron extending vertically below the rim and laterally between a first end and an opposite second end to define a front portion of the sink. The first end of the apron extends outwardly past the rim associated with the first side wall and the second end of the apron extends outwardly past the rim associated with the second side wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Shawn J. Booth, James S. Giefer
  • Publication number: 20160040407
    Abstract: This disclosure includes fixture or appliance covers and methods of using the same. Some covers include one or more flexible layers coupled together, each having a first side, and a second side having a substantially non-stick surface, where at least one flexible layer is a first flexible layer configured to be coupled to and/or within a fixture or appliance basin via the first side such that the second side faces away from the basin. Some covers include a second flexible layer, where the first side of the second layer is removably coupled to the second side of the first layer. Some covers are configured such that the second layer can be decoupled from the first layer without decoupling the first layer from the basin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventor: Larrion Bernard
  • Publication number: 20160040408
    Abstract: A sink drain pedestal strainer with a central longitudinal axis includes a pedestal extending upwardly away from a base. The pedestal includes a perforate sidewall to facilitate flow of water toward the inner periphery of the base, and a perforate upper wall extending radially inwardly from the sidewall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: David J. Byron, Joseph Schutte
  • Publication number: 20160040409
    Abstract: A drain filter is provided. The drain filter of the present invention includes a mesh cover formed of crisscrossing filaments forming a plurality of openings in between. The mesh cover includes a circular inner edge. A circular band is attached to either a portion or the entire circular inner edge. The circular band is made of a stretchable elastic material, and thereby inwardly urges the circular inner edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventor: Lori A. Powers
  • Publication number: 20160040410
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes a drain strainer with a central longitudinal axis. A rigid base includes a radially outer periphery, a radially outer periphery, and upper and lower surfaces therebetween, and extending in a base plane transverse to the axis. A flexible, elastic membrane is coupled to the rigid base, and includes a perforate web extending in a membrane plane transverse to the axis. Also disclosed is a sink including the strainer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventor: Evan A. Carpenter-Crawford
  • Publication number: 20160040411
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes an openable drain strainer with a central longitudinal axis. An openable basket includes a frame having a sidewall extending circumferentially around the axis, and a bottom movable with respect to the frame from a closed position to an open position to open the basket and facilitate removal of debris.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Evan A. Carpenter-Crawford, Joseph Schutte
  • Publication number: 20160040412
    Abstract: There is provided herein a plug-type apparatus that is suitable for insertion into a drain proximate to its upper extent. In an embodiment the apparatus has a support member that contains a central aperture to allow sized to allow a threaded shaft to pass therethrough. Additionally, according to some variations there will be one or more descending legs that are adapted to engage and hold debris that otherwise would pass through to the plumbing and potentially clog it. In some embodiments each leg will be terminated in one or more upturned catch members. In other embodiments, each leg will have multiple linear or curved catch members that are designed to engage and secure foreign objects that otherwise would pass into the drain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventor: Nicole Fetkovich
  • Publication number: 20160040413
    Abstract: A disposal system includes a sink; a disposal unit located under the sink and connected in fluid communication with a drain of the sink; a control unit configured to operate the disposal unit; and means for detecting an unintended object that passes through the drain of the sink and enters the disposal unit, resulting in stopping operation of the disposal unit. The means for detecting an unintended object that enters the disposal unit resulting in stopping operation of the disposal unit comprises a sensor and associated circuitry that detects an unintended object and triggers the control unit to stop operation. In different preferred embodiments the sensor respectively includes a capacitive sensor; a capacitive plate; magnetic shielding surrounding the disposal unit in the area of the sensor; a double ā€œDā€ coil arrangement; a concentric detection coil for detecting magnetic ringdown; an ultrasonic sensor; a microphone; and combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Michael STARKEY, Juan Carlos PEREZ, Raeshon MCNEIL, Kurt Alan JORDAN, Richard Fletcher
  • Publication number: 20160040414
    Abstract: A rinsing apparatus that is a combination toilet rinsing tub and trash receptacle is provided for rinsing soiled items into a toilet while avoiding splashing or otherwise contaminating the apparatus's user and surrounding areas. The rinsing apparatus includes a rinsing tub having an opening that accesses an interior rinsing space, which are defined by a wall or walls of the rinsing tub. The rinsing tub also includes a drain port located at or near a bottom portion of the rinsing tub, which permits contaminants to drain out of the rinsing tub and into a bowl of a toilet. The rinsing apparatus further includes at least two legs that are useful both for allowing the apparatus to stand in a stable vertical position on a floor and also to sit securely on a rim of a toilet bowl while the apparatus is being used to rinse a soiled item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventor: Glenn Allen Ayers
  • Publication number: 20160040415
    Abstract: An improved toilet ventilating system, in one embodiment having a ventilation fan adapted for withdrawing air from a toilet stool bowl and discharging the air into a waste discharge passage of the toilet stool. A second embodiment, having a ventilation fan adapted for withdrawing air from a toilet stool bowl, passing the air through a filter for removing particulates and gases from the air and an element for disinfecting and/or scenting the air, then discharges the treated air back into the room atmosphere.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventor: Daniel Eugene Wafford
  • Publication number: 20160040416
    Abstract: A bidet seat is disclosed that includes a body that forms a sitting pedestal; a cavity formed within the body; a seat cover that surrounds the cavity and is adapted to receive a sitting person; and a water storage tank located outside of the body. The water storage tank is fluidly coupled to a water inlet and a water outlet, with the water inlet being fluidly coupled to an external water line and the water outlet being fluidly coupled to a cleaning nozzle housed within the cavity or a shower rose located outside of the cavity. The water storage tank is configured to allow water contained therein to increase in temperature to room temperature, without using an electrical energy source. The water may then be transferred to the cleaning nozzle or shower rose, with the increased temperature of the water enhancing user comfort.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2014
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventor: George Yui
  • Publication number: 20160040417
    Abstract: A discharge valve apparatus of the present invention includes: a discharge portion main body member attached to discharge opening, forming the inside of discharge flow path for guiding flush water from an inflow opening formed at one end thereof to an outflow opening formed at the other end thereof; a valve body for opening and closing the inflow opening of the discharge portion main body member; and an affixing portion, formed to project into the discharge flow path of a discharge portion main body member, for affixing the discharge portion main body member to a reservoir tank; wherein the inside surface of side wall portion in the discharge portion main body member at the same height as this affixing portion forms a curved portion, which curves outward so as to expand the cross-sectional area of the flow path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Applicant: TOTO LTD.
    Inventors: Koki SHINOHARA, Atsuko YAMASAKI, Yukinori KUBOZONO, Hideki TANIMOTO, Kenji HATAMA
  • Publication number: 20160040418
    Abstract: A overflow containment assembly for containing an overflowed fluid from a toilet includes the toilet structured to have a bowl. A fitting is coupled to the bowl on the toilet. The fitting is positioned proximate a maximum fill level of the bowl. A bag is coupled to the fitting. The bag may receive a fluid from the fitting if the bowl on the toilet becomes overfilled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2014
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventor: Kevin Morris
  • Publication number: 20160040419
    Abstract: An outer wall structure according to the invention includes first to fourth linear water-stopping members, and first to fourth corner water-stopping members. These members include plate portions and seal portions and the like. The plate portions are fixed to a vertical furring strip member, a horizontal furring strip member, and a frame member by means of a first mounting screw. Consequently, the seal portions prevent entry of water between a sash body and the plate portion. With the outer wall structure, the plate portions are fixed to the vertical furring strip member, the horizontal furring strip member, and the frame member at a position spaced apart from the outer face farther than a first width of the flange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Applicant: Nichiha Corporation
    Inventor: Hiroaki WATANABE
  • Publication number: 20160040420
    Abstract: A corner flashing system is provided for sealing the corners of recessed window frames against moisture penetration. In a preferred embodiment, the system comprises first and second double-flap members, a half-cube member, and caulking. The first and second double-flap members, and the half-cube member are preferably made of asphalt or petroleum based material. In another preferred embodiment, the system comprises one double-flap member, a modified half-cube member, and caulking. In another preferred embodiment, the system comprises a single member that combines a double-flap member and a half-cube member, and caulking. In another preferred embodiment, the system comprises a combination member, a double-flap member, and caulking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventor: Gene Summy
  • Publication number: 20160040421
    Abstract: An insulating panel structure has an inner surface for attachment to a building exterior and an outer surface for attachment to cladding material. The panel structure has external stringers for attachment of the cladding, connectors extending perpendicularly from the inner surface to the external stringers to transmit compressive forces from the cladding to the building, lateral connectors that run diagonally upward from the external stringers to the inner surface to transmit tensile forces from the weight of the cladding to the building, and insulating foam embedded between the panel inner and outer surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventor: Peter W. Harding
  • Publication number: 20160040422
    Abstract: A tubular passage for poured concrete decks has an intumescent tube held in a two-part, clamshell base by a bottom clip. A first tube engages the base's top to clamp a funnel shaped, diaphragm seal to the base. The first tube has spaced, radially extending, parallel ridges at predetermined distances from the base. Longitudinal channels separate the ridges. An extension tube has inward extending lugs passing along the channels to engage various ridges when rotated to fix the passage length. The extension engages the base bottom for corrugated deck supports. A cap with repositionable, locating filaments closes either tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Timothy M. McConnell, Virgil O'Neil, Larry D. Brown, Dennis L. Hart
  • Publication number: 20160040423
    Abstract: A method of fastening a wall panel to a wall, according to one illustrative embodiment, comprises coupling a retaining body to a mounting body mounted on an outer surface of the wall adjacent a side edge of the wall panel. Coupling the retaining body to the mounting body may comprise coupling a first connector on an inner surface of the retaining body to a second connector on the mounting body, and positioning a retainer on the retaining body against a retaining surface on the wall panel to fasten the wall panel to the wall. Kits and wall assemblies according to other illustrative embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Kenneth Nathan Sharpe, Anthony Richard Belisle, Daniel Colin Meier
  • Publication number: 20160040424
    Abstract: Building structures can be fabricated at an offsite, and then assembled at the construction site. The building structures can include beams and wall panels having metal attachments. The beams and wall panels can be assembled by coupling the metal attachments, for example, by welding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Tai Dung Nguyen, Trung Quoc Tran
  • Publication number: 20160040425
    Abstract: A facade attachment device for connecting an exterior facade wall to a support wall. The base has an elongated member extending transversely from a mounting plate. The elongated member has a plurality of teeth. The retainer has an insulation engaging portion, a facade attachment portion, and a receiving passage. The receiving passage is sized to receive the elongated member. The receiving passage extends through the insulation engaging portion. The retainer has a ratcheting mechanism. The ratcheting mechanism comprises a locking member engageable with at least one of the plurality of teeth of the elongated member to prevent retainer from moving in at least one direction. The facade attachment portion is configured to receive a connection with the facade wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2014
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventor: Kamran Farahmandpour
  • Publication number: 20160040426
    Abstract: An adapter for securing a cross beam to a main beam in a suspended ceiling. The adapter includes a first leg having a ramp portion on a top edge of the first leg and a hook portion on a bottom edge of the first leg, a second leg attached to the first leg on a first side of the first leg. The second leg includes a larger portion which extends above the first leg to a second side of the first leg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Brett Wayne Sareyka, Joshua Lee Neal
  • Publication number: 20160040427
    Abstract: A gypsum product with improved elasticity and increased nail-pull strength is provided, the product made with a glass fiber mat in which glass fibers are cross-linked with a polymeric resin. Further embodiments provide methods for making the glass fiber mats and gypsum products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2014
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Alfred Li, Wei Xu, Mark B. Scalf, David Song
  • Publication number: 20160040428
    Abstract: A self-aligning, double wire corner bead for fireproofing structural steel along a plurality of surfaces, the corner bead having a single strip of welded wire fabric cut to a predetermined width for the fireproofing thickness and bent along a plurality of longitudinally extending lines, to provide a profile having a plurality of dihedral angles is disclosed. A nose is installed along two edges. A method of finishing the corners for fireproofing of structural steel member using an improved corner bead includes the step of attaching the corner bead through a lath to the structural steel member utilizing fasteners. The mesh of the corner bead provides a dam to form a roughened surface on the first application of fireproofing material until it hardens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventor: Philip Glen MILLER
  • Publication number: 20160040429
    Abstract: Eccentrically loaded structural members and methods of forming the same. The structural members have their compressive loading axes offset from their load central longitudinal axes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: JUSTIN EDWARD GILL, JOSE LUIS CERVANTES TORRES, DANIEL L. MOORE, QUYNH KHAI TRAN
  • Publication number: 20160040430
    Abstract: Apparatus for adding coverings such as, but not limited to, roof lines are generally disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventor: Douglas T. LETHIN
  • Publication number: 20160040431
    Abstract: A system and method to attach an object to a support structure, the system having a first elastic membrane attached to the support structure, a second elastic membrane thermally bonded to the first membrane about an peripheral edge of the second elastic membrane, the second membrane and the first membrane forming a fluid sealed cavity, a rigid member disposed between the first membrane and the second membrane, and a mounting plate thermally bonded to the second membrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventor: Joel A. Stanley
  • Publication number: 20160040432
    Abstract: An attachment strip for attaching lath to a wall and a system for attaching lath to a wall with increased water resistive characteristics. The attachment strip has protruding teeth on an attachment plate that holds the lath in place, and a mounting plate that secures the lath furring strip against the wall and framing. In addition, since attachment strip, instead of the lath directly, is secured to the sheathing, fewer mounting devices are needed compared to when a lath is directly secured to a sheathing, where substantially more mounting devices would be needed. Thus in this arrangement, fewer penetrations are created when installing the lath. Additional water resistive features, such insulation layers, and a drainage space surrounded by two water resistive barriers, create space that not only increases insulation, but protects the inner layers of a wall from damage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventor: Todd A. Brady
  • Publication number: 20160040433
    Abstract: An outer wall structure of the invention includes an outer wall mounting member composed of a supporting plate and a plurality of securing members. The supporting plate includes a plate body and a positioning portion. With this outer wall structure, the plate body is fixed to a horizontal furring strip member and a frame member in an upside portion and a downside portion of a sash body of a window sash at a second distance away from an outer surface of the sash body. The securing members are fixed to the plate body at a third distance away from the outer surface of the sash body. In this outer wall structure, the position at the second distance is farther away from the outer face than the position at a distance from the outer surface of the sash body to a distal end portion of a flange of the sash body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Applicant: NICHIHA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Koji SAWADA
  • Publication number: 20160040434
    Abstract: An extruded connection profile (1) for connecting to each other an upper portion (50) and a lower portion (60) of a fitted panel (100) adapted to be hung to a wall (101) and comprising a panel slot (102) for receiving and hooking an object hung on said panel, said profile (1) defining a longitudinal direction (L-L) and comprising a plate portion (10) delimited by an abutment surface (13) and by an upper edge (11) parallel to the longitudinal direction and by a lower edge (12) parallel to the upper edge (11); a coupling portion (2) which extends transversely from said abutment surface (13), said coupling portion (2) comprising a longitudinal channel (6) laterally delimited by at least one lip undercut (4, 5) which projects inwardly of the longitudinal channel (3); an anchoring rib (20) for hanging the panel (1) to a wall, said rib extending transversely from said plate portion, on the side opposite to said engagement portion (2). The invention also relates to a fitted panel comprising such an extruded profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventor: PIERO MOLTENI
  • Publication number: 20160040435
    Abstract: The invention relates to building materials, in particular to attachment of siding boards, such as composite boards, or fiber cement boards on building siding. A clip to securely attach the boards is disclosed. The clip may be used with our without a shaped foam insulation board. A method to use the clip is also disclosed. Various embodiments of the clip are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventor: Russ Schaefer
  • Publication number: 20160040436
    Abstract: A method of installing siding on a structure includes the steps of positioning a starter strip at a base of the structure, mounting the starter strip to the structure, and providing a first panel. The starter strip includes a top edge including a top front edge that extends above a top rear edge. The first panel includes a top edge and a bottom edge. The method further includes the step of positioning the bottom edge of the first panel atop the top edge of the starter strip such that a bottom rear edge and a bottom middle edge of the first panel abut a top front edge and a top rear edge, respectively, of the starter strip. The method also includes the step of mounting the first panel to the structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventor: William Grau
  • Publication number: 20160040437
    Abstract: A prefabricated wall panel has a precast body including at least one decorative design element. In addition, the wall panel includes a mounting element having a first end embedded in the precast body and a second end projecting from the precast body. A groove is formed between the precast body and the second end of the mounting element along a first edge of the precast body. A tongue is formed along a second edge of the precast body opposite the first edge. The tongue and groove cooperate to allow prefabricated wall panels to be more easily installed on a support substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: David H. Wolf, James S. Belt, William Smith, Donn R. Vermillion, Wayne Buoni, Joy Stickel
  • Publication number: 20160040438
    Abstract: The invention relates to a set of panels, preferably of floor panels, consisting of a first panel and at least a second panel with, in each case, a top side and an underside, wherein the first panel comprises at an edge a first retaining profile with a hook directed towards the top side, the second panel comprises at an edge a second retaining profile with a hook directed towards the underside, the first retaining profile and the second retaining profile can be connected by a relative movement directed perpendicular to a plane of laying, and wherein a separate clip is provided, which comprises a clip head, a clip body and a clip base. Moreover, the invention relates to a method for inserting the clip into a retaining profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventor: Nils-Erik ENGSTROM
  • Publication number: 20160040439
    Abstract: An elevating leveling pedestal having a base rotatably attached to a first coupling end to collectively create a height adjustment mechanism, a second coupling end non-rotatably attached to a first end of a non-threaded midsection of predetermined length with a second end non-rotatably attached to a head assembly to support, secure, and level a surface installed over a non-sloping or sloping sub-surface. The head assembly comprising a support-head overlying and attached to a cap with either the support-head or the cap having a convex mating surface and the other having a concave mating surface making the support-head and the cap slidably re-positionable with respect to each other along their mating surface resulting in the support-head being tiltable with respect to said cap from zero to seven degrees. A recess is formed in a bottomed-well in the support surface of the support-head for supporting a double-ended bushing to interact with locking devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Applicant: The Ipe Clip Fastener Company, LLC
    Inventors: Robert J. Pelc, James Dean Upchurch
  • Publication number: 20160040440
    Abstract: Disclosed is a waterproofing membrane that comprises a carrier sheet, a pressure sensitive adhesive layer on one surface of the carrier sheet, and a protective coating layer on the adhesive layer. The protective coating layer comprises polyvinyl acetate (PVAc). The protective coating layer protects the membrane against weather exposure, tolerates foot traffic and strongly adheres to concrete cast against it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Robert A. Wiercinski, Anandakumar Ranganathan
  • Publication number: 20160040441
    Abstract: The invention relates to a holder (1) for a guide shoe (14) of a climbing system for concrete formwork having a hold-down (2) which can be fastened to a floor, and a slide part (3), which is movably guided in the hold-down (2), such as in the form of a support arm. According to the invention, the holder (1) is designed having a self-locking drive, such as a screw drive (10) for moving the slide part (3), which secures the slide part (3) against unintentional movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Applicant: MEVA SCHALUNGSSYSTEME GMBH
    Inventor: Gerhard Dingler
  • Publication number: 20160040442
    Abstract: A spacer for spacing the reinforcing cage from the forms used in making concrete products. The spacer of the invention is made from plastic in the shape of a wheel with spokes that join an outer ring with an inner ring that engages a horizontal wire on the wire cage. The rings have gaps to provide for installation of the spacer on a cage wire. The gap in the outer ring is closed by a latch that when properly engaged, will lock the spacer in place on the wire, thus positively holding the spacer on the wire once it is locked in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Dave STRABALA, Curt GRIMM
  • Publication number: 20160040443
    Abstract: A modular building system in which individual cuboid modules are assembled at a manufacturing facility, optimized for transportation, and transported to a building site by conventional delivery systems. On site, the modules may be modularly assembled into multi-modular buildings. Buildings may be assembled by attaching together a plurality of the structurally self-supporting modules. The modules may be attached horizontally adjacent or vertically adjacent one another using a variety of specialized, interchangeable adaptors. The modules may also be offset horizontally, vertically or perpendicularly to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Mark STEPHENSON, Fred LIGETI
  • Publication number: 20160040444
    Abstract: A telescoping seating system comprising a plurality of seating levels arranged in a vertically stacked orientation, the plurality of seating levels comprising a bottom seating level and at least one upper seating level. The at least one upper seating level further comprises a support structure having at least one nose beam configured to support a seating portion, and at least one vertical support element provided on a surface of the at least one nose beam, wherein the at least one vertical support element is sized and positioned so as to minimize substantially direct contact with the seating portion of an adjacent seating level during opening and closing of the telescoping seating system, and to provide vertical support between adjacent seating levels in an event of vertical loading on the seating levels when the telescoping seating system is in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Richard D. Strayer, JR., Ronald D. Strayer
  • Publication number: 20160040445
    Abstract: Described are cleaning devices intended for immersion in water of swimming pools and spas. The devices beneficially may be pressure-side cleaners attached indirectly to outlets of water-circulation pumps. The supply of pressurized water travelling from a pump to such a device may be employed for various purposes, including directing debris-laden water to or near tops of debris collection chambers. The water exiting nozzles associated with the devices may push, rather than pull, the debris-laden water toward the collection chambers. Some nozzles may be oriented approximately parallel to a to-be-cleaned pool surface, and curved tubes may be employed to direct water and debris flow to perimeters of the cleaners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Dustin Borg, Hendrikus Johannes van der Meijden
  • Publication number: 20160040446
    Abstract: A seismic connection device for connecting a panel to a beam includes a dissipating element with a longitudinal axis fixed to the beam only in correspondence of its longitudinal ends, a sliding connector slidingly mounted on the dissipating element in such manner to slide along the longitudinal axis of the dissipating element, a fixed connector fixed to the panel, a tensioning element disposed between the fixed connector and the sliding connector to allow for a linear displacement of the fixed connector towards the sliding connector. The panel is adapted to move with respect to the beam in the direction of the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2014
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventor: Innocenzo BECCI
  • Publication number: 20160040447
    Abstract: A tension assembly indicates when a desired tension is achieved between two objects connected by the tension assembly. The tension assembly may be attached in series with a tension adjustor between a structure and an anchor, or any other two objects, and include a compressible component and an indication mechanism. As tension between the structure and anchor is adjusted using the tension adjustor, the compressible component adjusts in size, allowing the indicator to indicate whether the current tension is satisfactory. The compressible component includes a spring which, when compressed or expanded, allows the indicator to move toward or away from another indicator. When the indicators are aligned, the desired tension is achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Applicant: US TOWER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kenneth Pereira, Bruce Kopitar
  • Publication number: 20160040448
    Abstract: An easy fold layout hunting blind framework structure comprises two upper supporting frames, two side supporting frames, and four supporting feet. When folding, four supporting feet can be folded towards four foot stocks, and two side supporting frames can turn downwards to come close to each other, and two upper supporting frames can be folded towards the two side supporting frames and, thus, the operation is easy. On the other hand, when developing for use, the only thing to do is to develop two side supporting frames, and develop four supporting feet, when turning both upper supporting frames so as to make their straight portions closely press each other thereby completing the developing operation. The operation is simple without using hand tools or detaching any component parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventor: Cheh-Kang Liu
  • Publication number: 20160040449
    Abstract: A barrier cable anchor rail assembly is disclosed. The assembly is adapted to be encapsulated in a concrete column and engage a plurality of cables to provide a barrier between successive columns of concrete. The assembly includes a first rail member and a plurality of threaded connectors. The threaded connectors are adapted to be engaged by a chuck that includes cable grippers adapted to engage one of the cables. The threaded connectors can be attached to the first rail member in the same orientation with a predetermined spacing between the central axis of the plurality of threaded connectors. The first rail member maintains the orientation and predetermined spacing of the threaded connectors and provides support to the concrete column in which it is encapsulated. A barrier cable assembly adapted to form a barrier between a first concrete column and a second concrete column is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventor: Stanley A. Landry
  • Publication number: 20160040450
    Abstract: A handle apparatus comprises a case, a first positioning base, a second positioning base, a handle and a return mechanism. The return mechanism is engaged with the handle. The first positioning base and the second positioning base are disposed at the case. A positioning plate of the return mechanism optionally engages with the first positioning base or the second positioning base for making the handle apparatus optionally disposed at a left-hand swing door or a right-hand swing door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Jiun-Nan Shiu, Shih-Min Lu
  • Publication number: 20160040451
    Abstract: A decorative door handle comprising a flexible material configured in the shape of a door handle and a malleable stiffener material to maintain the handle in a desired useful looking configuration. In one aspect the flexible material is a magnetic vinyl. In another aspect, a decorative door handle comprising molded resin having at least one magnetic insert in the back surface. In another aspect, a decorative hinge element comprising molded resin having at least one magnetic insert in the back surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventor: Robert J. Schafer
  • Publication number: 20160040452
    Abstract: A door mount mechanism is to be mounted onto a door for rotating a thumb turn of a door lock. The door mount mechanism includes a casing, a rotatable component and an intermediate coupling. The casing is for abutting against the door, and defines a receiving space that is adapted for receiving the door lock. The rotatable component is coupled rotatably to the casing. The intermediate coupling includes a first coupling segment connected co-rotatably to the rotatable component, and a second coupling segment connected co-rotatably to and linearly movable relative to the first coupling segment and for driving rotation of the thumb turn of the door lock such that the thumb turn is co-rotatable with the rotatable component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventor: Che-Ming KU