Patents Issued in February 16, 2016
  • Patent number: 9261206
    Abstract: A flexible pipeline for transporting a pressurized flowable medium, includes two pipes of metal which are corrugated transversely of their longitudinal direction, an inner pipe and an outer pipe which are arranged concentrically relative to each other with the inclusion of an annular gap. A vacuum insulation is arranged in the annular gap between the two pipes. On the other side of the inner pipe is mounted a tension proof reinforcement which is connected at both ends of the inner pipe fixedly to the inner pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: NEXANS
    Inventors: Rainer Soika, Stephan Lange
  • Patent number: 9261207
    Abstract: A threaded connection for engaging a first tubular and a second tubular with a threaded coupling. The threaded coupling has mill end teeth and field end teeth. Each tubular has a pin connector. The threaded coupling receives and engages both pin connectors. The threaded coupling has a controlled phase or a phase difference that limits the axial advancement of the pin connectors past a coupling midpoint. The threaded coupling has a relief groove that reduces the hoop stress if the mill end pin end and the field end pin end are not centered correctly at the coupling midpoint. The threaded coupling has a metal barrier formed by the phase difference and length of the screw thread helices which limit the axial advancement of each pin connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: PRECISION COUPLINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Keith Nations, Jr., Michael Paul Kirchner
  • Patent number: 9261208
    Abstract: A threaded casing connection and a thread pipe connector for connecting casing segments or tubing segments joined using a threaded connection. The threaded connection having a threaded coupling for engaging a mill end connector and a field end connector. The threaded connector has a metal barrier for accommodating any phase difference and length of the screw thread helices which limit the axial advancement of each pin connector with the threaded coupling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: PRECISION COUPLINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Keith Nations, Jr., Michael Paul Kirchner
  • Patent number: 9261209
    Abstract: Example fluid couplings, systems and methods are described including a fluid delivery tube for delivering fluid to a fluid supply, a fluid interconnect fitting for connection to the fluid delivery tube, a retainer for engaging the fluid interconnect fitting and a fluid supply for retaining the fluid interconnect fitting with respect to the fluid supply, and a seal feature arranged to mate with the fluid interconnect fitting and a fluid inlet of the fluid supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Anthony D Studer, Bruce A McFadden, Alan Shibata
  • Patent number: 9261210
    Abstract: It is presented a pipe connector (1) comprising a tubular part (2) having a first portion (2-1) with a first outer diameter and second portion (2-2) with a second outer diameter which is larger than the first outer diameter, which second portion has a circumferential groove (11), a removable stop ring (5), which, when arranged in the groove (11), protrudes radially from the tubular part (2), and a flange part (7) having a central through opening for receiving the tubular part (2), wherein the flange part (7) has a shoulder (13) for abutting against the stop ring (5) when the flange part (7) is arranged around the stop ring (5), wherein the first portion (2-1) has a plastic external peripheral surface, and the second portion (2-2) of the tubular part (2) has a metal external peripheral surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: OPW Sweden AB
    Inventors: Thomas Andersson, Lars Selling
  • Patent number: 9261211
    Abstract: Latching mechanisms in multiple embodiments connect clamshell type couplers comprising a pair of arcuate coupling halves joined at a hinge. One embodiment includes a biased catch lever that engages a corresponding latch plate. Another embodiment includes a plurality of latching extensions that engage an opposing latching housing, along with biased locking buttons for selectively locking the mechanism. Another embodiment includes dual rotatable latching arms for interconnecting the coupling halves, each arm having a latching cam for selectively locking the mechanism. Another embodiment includes a rotatable latching arm and a receiving bracket for receiving the latching arm for selectively locking the mechanism. Another embodiment includes an over center hinge mechanism including three cooperating and rotatable latch plates. Another embodiment includes cooperating cassette mechanisms, each having connector extensions for connecting the cassette mechanisms to one another for selectively locking the mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: EATON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Nicholas Clancy Schooley, Richard Lowell Statler, III, David Ethan Maretich, Clifton Paul Breay, Jay Mack Caudill, Lane Charles Taber, Jr., Thomas Alan Kottmeier, Chris T. Adkins, Michael Alan Ritter
  • Patent number: 9261212
    Abstract: A swivel connector includes a rotor that is rotatably coupled with a housing stem. In some embodiments a bearing cup is rotatably coupled at one end with an exterior surface of the rotor and anchored at an opposite end with the housing stem. An O-ring seal is positioned between the housing stem and the exterior surface of the rotor. In other embodiments, the bearing cup is rotatably coupled at one end with an exterior surface of the housing stem and anchored at an opposite end with the rotor. In such embodiments an O-ring seal is positioned between the rotor and the exterior surface of the housing stem. A bearing assembly residing within a raceway that is defined by flat surfaces on each of: the rotor, the housing stem, and an interior bearing wall within the bearing cup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: ELEY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Craig D. Eley, Darin Schollmeyer
  • Patent number: 9261213
    Abstract: A hose coupling (1) is provided, having a sleeve-like configuration and at least one coupling end with a connector (3), at the at least one coupling end, with a retaining profile provided on the outer circumference of at least one connector sub-region, it being possible for a hose end (4) of a flexible hose (2) to be pushed onto said at least one profiled coupling end. The retaining profile is formed by at least one retaining groove (5) which is provided on the outer circumference of the connector (3) and has longitudinal groove sides (8, 9) oriented in the circumferential direction of the connector and narrow groove sides (6, 7) oriented in the longitudinal direction of the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: NEOPERL GMBH
    Inventors: Kevin Mager, Werner Kury
  • Patent number: 9261214
    Abstract: A tube coupling includes a body (1) to receive a tube (22). The body has lateral recesses (12) extending outwardly from an internal wall. An O-ring (3) is retained by the body distally of the recesses. A collet (5) includes a ring (6) and collet legs (7) to be received in the lateral recesses and having a tooth (8) facing the passageway. Proximal movement of the collet with respect to the body causes the fingers to deflect inwardly. A tube support (10) includes a ring (12) and has a key to align with the body. Castellations (13, 14) extend proximately from the tube support ring and are complementary to the collet legs to align the collet with respect to the body as the collet is inserted into the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: John Guest International Limited
    Inventor: Timothy Steven Guest
  • Patent number: 9261215
    Abstract: A plumbing fitting for coupling a water supply line to a second plumbing fitting includes a polymeric tailpiece having one end for coupling to a conduit and an opposite end with an outwardly extending annular flange having an annular face surface. A circular recess is formed in the face surface for receiving a seal. A nut is positioned over the tailpiece and has an inwardly extending annular rim engaging a side of the flange opposite the face surface. The nut is formed of a polymeric material having internal threads and integrally includes a metal insert extending in concentric spaced relationship to the threads of the nut. The insert includes an end which is threaded and forms a lead-in thread that is coaxial with the threads of the nut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: NIBCO Inc.
    Inventor: Douglas A. Kieper
  • Patent number: 9261216
    Abstract: A flexible conduit for use in a pipe system such as a vehicular exhaust system to provide a torsional or non-torsional joint between two pipes. The conduit has an outer bellows and an inner liner between which a layer of noise/thermal insulation is sandwiched.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: TRU-FLEX, LLC
    Inventors: Robert F. Stalcup, II, Scott R. Swank, R. Winfield Thomas
  • Patent number: 9261217
    Abstract: A pipeline point-repair device, comprising a generally cylindrical body portion, having a locking mechanism mounted on an exterior surface thereof, the generally cylindrical body portion being expandable by application of pressure to an inner surface thereof and an external layer including a resin, the external layer surrounding the exterior surface of the body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: SMART LOCK PTY LTD
    Inventor: Gary Jackson
  • Patent number: 9261218
    Abstract: A method for sealing a leak in a pipeline used to transport fluid includes positioning a sealing device within the pipeline, moving the sealing device through the pipeline to a leak location, and internally generating an inflation pressure to inflate the sealing device to substantially cover a leak opening and limit release of the fluid from the pipeline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Elwha LLC
    Inventors: Jesse R. Cheatham, III, William David Duncan, William Gates, Roderick A. Hyde, Muriel Y. Ishikawa, Jordin T. Kare, Nathan P. Myhrvold, Tony S. Pan, Robert C. Petroski, Clarence T. Tegreene, Lowell L. Wood, Jr., Victoria Y. H. Wood
  • Patent number: 9261219
    Abstract: A system for installing and curing a cured in place pipe liner includes a bladder with a terminal end and an originating end that is inflatable by an inflating medium and a return conduit within the bladder that extends from the terminal end to the originating end of the bladder. The return conduit includes an opening near the terminal end for passage of the inflating medium between the return conduit and an interior cavity of the bladder. A control valve is disposed on the return conduit and is configured to control flow of the bladder inflating medium through the return conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Liqui-Force Sewer Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Darcy Warren
  • Patent number: 9261220
    Abstract: A pipe replacement system and method are shown. Configurations are shown that include a pulley that does not damage a bursting tool, as the bursting tool is pulled into a pit. Configurations are also shown that include a boom that does not need an extraction cage for the bursting tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: TT Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Tjader
  • Patent number: 9261221
    Abstract: The present invention provides a liner assembly for repairing the wall of a pipe that includes a transmitter or transmitters capable of transmitting information, such as identification information and physical characteristics of the area around the transmitter. Embedded in the liner is a transmitter, which includes a radio-frequency identification and at least one sensor. The RFID transmits identification information about the repaired wall, while the sensor provides physical characteristics of the environment in and around the pipe. Examples of physical characteristics may include temperature, pressure, flow, chemical reactions, velocity of the pipe, and the like. Additional transmitters may be used along the length of the pipe to determine characteristics at multiple locations, with each additional transmitter including the same or different sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: LMK Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Larry W. Kiest, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9261222
    Abstract: There is disclosed an anti-kinking device having a neck portion having a threaded internal surface; and a coil portion connecting the neck portion and a terminal portion; wherein the coil portion has a central coil axis and comprises a plurality of spaced apart windings with open spaces between each winding in a relaxed state, each winding having a substantially cylindrical inner wall, a substantially cylindrical outer wall, and sidewalls connecting the inner and outer walls, the sidewalls having planar angled portions with respect to the coil axis. In an aspect, the device can have a terminal portion having a threaded internal surface. There is also disclosed a hose system comprising a hose inserted through the disclosed device. The device can prevent kinking of the hose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Swan Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Steven Lorraine, Galen Sienicki
  • Patent number: 9261223
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing insulated pipes, which comprises the steps (A) provision of pipe for a medium and outer pipe, where the pipe for a medium is arranged within the outer pipe and an annular gap having ends E1 and E2 is formed between the pipe for a medium and outer pipe, (B) introduction of a polyurethane system comprising at least one isocyanate component (a) and at least one polyol mixture (b) into the annular gap at the end E1 and (C) foaming and curing of the polyurethane system, wherein the annular gap is closed by means of a cap at the end E2 and this cap has openings having an adjustable size, a cap which has openings having an adjustable size, the use of this cap for producing insulated pipes and also an insulated pipe which can be produced by the above-described process of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventor: Carsten Ellersiek
  • Patent number: 9261224
    Abstract: Garment hanger collection apparatus, garment hanger holders, and garment hanger binders are disclosed. The garment hanger holder may include a holder base and a planar holder member fixedly attached to, or formed with, the holder base. The holder member may have an elongate slot sized to receive hooks of one or more garment hangers in a first orientation to hang the one or more garment hangers from the hooks. The garment hanger holder may additionally include a planar orientation member fixedly attached to, or formed with, the holder member and configured to obstruct and prevent the hooks from being inserted in the elongate slot in an orientation different from the first orientation. The garment hanger binder may include a planar binder base having a frame and a plurality of elongated apertures defining a plurality of elongated strips therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Inventor: David William Harris
  • Patent number: 9261225
    Abstract: To provide a rotary unit and a rotation support used for television, etc., with a simple structure, which can generate an adequate friction torque and has a strength enough to prevent an escape and fracture during its use, even if it is made of aluminum die-cast material or synthetic resin article, a lower interior cylindrical body and an upper interior cylindrical body are provided on an upper disc portion and a lower disc portion of a fixed cylindrical body and/or a rotary cylindrical body rotatably connected by a hinge shaft, and a reinforcing member is attached to the lower and the upper interior cylindrical bodies. The reinforcing member comprises an insertion hole in which the hinge shaft is inserted, wherein locking portions provided on a plurality of locking pieces (which are provided by folding the outer circumference portions) are locked by the lower and the upper interior cylindrical bodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: KEM HONGKONG LIMITED
    Inventor: Naokazu Suzuki
  • Patent number: 9261226
    Abstract: An extension/retraction device includes a cylindrical stationary leg section having a base at the upper end thereof, a cylindrical movable leg section in which the stationary leg section is fitted so as to be slidable in the longitudinal direction, an engagement tube having an upper end formed in a stepped shape and installed in the stationary leg section so as to be coaxial with the movable leg section and so as to be pivotable about the cylinder axis of the movable leg section, a pressing spring installed within both the movable leg section and the stationary leg section, a pulling spring held within the pressing spring, a guide tube having an upper end affixed to the base and installed in the engagement tube, an engagement section fitted to the lower end of the engagement tube, and a spacer installed between the lower end of the guide tube and the engagement tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Inventor: Kazuo Higashi
  • Patent number: 9261227
    Abstract: An integrated brake component mounting bracket for a mechanical spring axle/suspension system of a heavy-duty vehicle includes an axle seat that is disposed on and is rigidly connected to an axle of the vehicle. An air chamber mounting bracket is rigidly connected to the axle seat, and a cam shaft assembly mounting bracket is rigidly connected to the axle seat. A brake air chamber of a brake system is attached to the air chamber mounting bracket, and a cam shaft assembly of the brake system is mounted to the cam shaft assembly mounting bracket. The integrated brake component mounting bracket thus provides mounting of the brake air chamber and the cam shaft assembly on the axle seat, which reduces the number of components that are welded to the axle and enables the use of a thinner-wall axle, desirably reducing the weight and cost associated with the axle/suspension system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Hendrickson USA, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Phillippi R. Pierce, John E. Ramsey
  • Patent number: 9261228
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-leveling platform hook for use in supporting an object. In one embodiment, the hook includes a frame, means coupled to the frame for attaching the frame to a support surface (e.g., a table, countertop, a wall, etc.), and a saddle including a pair of support arms coupled to the frame. The support arms are coupled to the frame at an upper end of each arm, and are rotatable relative to the frame so as to be self-leveling. In addition, each arm is independently rotatable relative to the support frame and one another such that the distance and angle between lower ends of the arms may be varied so as to cradle and support an object of a given width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Inventor: Shelly A. Andersen
  • Patent number: 9261229
    Abstract: A device to hang articles includes a base defining a generally flat body to engage a mounting surface and a hook protruding therefrom to hang an article. The device also includes a bracket pivotally attached to the base at a proximal end of the bracket and a piercing arm extending from a distal end of the bracket. Also, the bracket is adapted to pivot between a first position relative to the base where the piercing arm is retracted from the mounting surface, and a second position relative to the base where the piercing arm is inserted into the mounting surface to retain the device thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Inventors: Adam Callif, Jessina Collins, Benjamin McDonald, James Leroy Daniels
  • Patent number: 9261230
    Abstract: Connection system for connecting an electronic device, in particular for an aircraft, to a test unit. The connection system includes a fixed portion, which is fixable to said test unit, and a movable plate which is capable of receiving the electronic device to be tested and is displaceable linearly with respect to said fixed portion between two positions which correspond respectively to a connection position and a disconnection position of the electronic device, by manually actuated displacement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Airbus Operations (S.A.S.)
    Inventors: Pierre-Louis Engelvin, Patrice Lafont
  • Patent number: 9261231
    Abstract: Provided is a band for holding a fluid detection system on a body of a wearer and methods of use thereof. The band comprises a strap having a first portion and a second portion. The second portion is configured to couple to the first portion and to form a closed loop adjustable in diameter to fit around a body part of the wearer. The band further comprises a pouch configured to securely hold an alarm of the fluid detection system, and a flap configured to form a closed loop adjustable in diameter to fit the size of the alarm. The flap may include one or more openings to provide audibility and visibility of a signal produced by the alarm. The band may be securely attached to any body part including an arm, a hand, a waist, a head, a leg, a foot, a wrist, a trunk, a neck, or a chest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Inventors: Saket S. Bhatia, Ankush S. Bhatia
  • Patent number: 9261232
    Abstract: A pipe lubricant applicator includes a rotatable housing to receive a lubricant, the housing having a central axis and a concave inner surface and wherein an axis extending radially from the central axis of the housing intersects the concave inner surface at an angle that is not 90°.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: National Oilwell Varco, L.P.
    Inventor: Jaroslav Belik
  • Patent number: 9261233
    Abstract: A device (1) for dispensing charges of a fluid includes a housing (2) provided with a first (3) and a second (4) inlet for a first and a second flow of fluid to flow into the device. First and second fluid communication elements (9, 10) are arranged between the first (3) and second (4) inlets and a first chamber (6). A piston (11) in the first chamber (6) is arranged for keeping the first and the second flows separated. A plunger (13) in a second chamber (14) is arranged for establishing alternately a first charge out of the first flow and a second charge out of the second flow. Third (17), fourth (18) and fifth (19) fluid communication elements arranged between the first and the second chambers and an outlet (20) in cooperation with the piston and the plunger enable alternately dispensing the first and second charges at the outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: GROENEVELD TRANSPORT EFFICIENCY B.V.
    Inventor: Willem Van Der Hulst
  • Patent number: 9261234
    Abstract: A method of controlling a motorized device comprises the steps of providing a motorized device, receiving a code, checking that code, and changing the operational state of a portion of the motorized device in response to the code in certain circumstances. In one embodiment, the motorized device comprises a drive system, an activation mechanism, and a safety circuit that is in communication with the activation mechanism and at least a portion of the drive system. After receiving an unlocking code from the activation mechanism, the next step is to determine if the received unlocking code corresponds to a predetermined unlocking code. Subsequently, if the received unlocking code corresponds to the predetermined unlocking code, then the safety circuit is transitioned from a locked state to a normal operation state. Additional codes and corresponding operational states may also be incorporated into other embodiments of the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Johnson Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. DiLuciano, Jerry O. Thacker, George F. Johnson, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9261235
    Abstract: Method for controlling the pressure in a transportable cryogenic tank (1), especially a tank (1) mounted on a transportable platform (2) capable of being moved by a truck, the tank (1) being made of steel and containing pressurized liquid hydrogen, the method comprising at least one of the following: continuously or periodically measuring the temperature in the tank (1) and continuously or periodically measuring the level of the liquid in the tank and, when the measured temperature exceeds a set upper temperature threshold (Ts) lying between minus 140° C. and minus 160° C., and, respectively, when the liquid level in the tank drops below a set liquid level threshold, the pressure in the tank (1) is limited to a value less than or equal to a set pressure threshold (Pmax) lying between 1.5 and 3 bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: L'Air Liquide, Société Anonyme pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procédés Georges Claude
    Inventor: Hervé Barthelemy
  • Patent number: 9261236
    Abstract: An LNG storage and delivery method for a transportation system includes routing a first train to scheduled stops along a first train route, routing the first train to an LNG fuel source positioned on the first train route, transferring LNG from the LNG fuel source to the first train, and transporting LNG from the LNG fuel source to an LNG storage site positioned along a second train route using the first train.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Elwha LLC
    Inventors: William Gates, Roderick A. Hyde, Jordin T. Kare, Nathan P. Myhrvold, Tony S. Pan, Nels R. Peterson, Clarence T. Tegreene, Lowell L. Wood, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9261237
    Abstract: A cryogenic tank support assembly and method are provided. In one embodiment, a cryogenic tank support assembly includes an outer tank structure, an inner tank structure having a storage volume therein for storing a cryogenic material, one or more keys on an outer side of the inner tank structure, and one or more key blocks comprised of a thermally insulating material and affixed to an inner side of the outer tank structure to define one or more keyways. Each of the one or more keys may be configured to be received in a corresponding one of the one or more keyways. When the key(s) is/are received in the keyway(s), the key block(s) contact the key(s) to support the inner tank structure in a spaced relation with the outer tank structure such that the inner tank structure does not directly contact the outer tank structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Keith S. Conaughty, Jonathan David Artman
  • Patent number: 9261238
    Abstract: A method for dispensing gas within a target temperature range wherein the gas exchanges heat with multiple thermal capacitors to cool the gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Perry Cohen, David John Farese, Nicholas Francis Mittica
  • Patent number: 9261239
    Abstract: A pressure gas container includes a liner to store a gas, a reinforcing layer provided on an outer side of the liner, a boss attached to the liner, and an attachment attached to an outer surface of the liner. The boss has an opening through which the gas is introduced into the liner and through which the gas inside the liner is released. The attachment is to support the liner rotatably when the reinforcing layer is provided. At least one of the boss and the attachment has a gas release channel that allows communication between a gap formed between the outer side and an inner side of the reinforcing layer and a space outside the pressure gas container to release the gas having permeated through the liner and present in the gap between the liner and the reinforcing layer to the space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Toshihiko Kanezaki, Yusuke Ishikawa, Satoshi Kawasaki, Kazuo Miyagawa
  • Patent number: 9261241
    Abstract: An improved LED light source assembly is described, suitable for use as a retrofit for prior lighting fixtures of a kind including a concave reflector, an incandescent lamp positioned with its filament(s) at or near a focal region of the reflector, and a lens assembly for projecting light reflected by the reflector to a distant location, e.g., a theater stage. The improved LED light source assembly includes a compact arrangement of three or more LED assemblies, which are mounted at the forward end of an elongated heat pipe. The heat pipe's rearward end attaches to a heat sink mountable on the back side of the lighting fixture's concave reflector, and the heat pipe extends through a central hole in the reflector to position the LED assemblies at or near the concave reflector's focal region. The concave reflector reflects light emitted by the LED assemblies forward to the lighting fixture's lens assembly, which in turn projects a beam of light to a distant location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Inventor: David W. Cunningham
  • Patent number: 9261242
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a LED light bulb, comprising: a LED light bulb shell; a core column with an exhaust tube and a bracket; at least one LED light emitting strip with LED chips therein emitting 4? light; a driver; and an electrical connector, wherein the LED light bulb shell is vacuum sealed with the core column so as to form a vacuum sealed chamber, which is filled with a gas having a low coefficient of viscosity and a high coefficient of thermal conductivity, the bracket and the LED light emitting strips fixed on the bracket are housed in the vacuum sealed chamber, the LED light emitting strip is in turn electrically connected to the driver, the electrical connector, while the electrical connector is used to be electrically connected to an external power supply, so as to light the LED light emitting strips. In addition, the present invention also provides the LED light emitting strips with LED chips emitting 4? light, as used in the LED light bulb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Zhejiang Ledison Optoelectronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shichao Ge, Huabin Liu, Tiehan Ge
  • Patent number: 9261243
    Abstract: A fluorescent lamp type light emitting apparatus is provided. The light emitting apparatus comprises a cover, a light emitting module, radiation pads, and cap parts. The cover comprises a first cover and a transmissive second cover coupled to the first cover. The light emitting module comprises a plurality of light emitting diodes in the cover. The radiation pads are disposed on the light emitting module. The cap parts comprise electrode terminals at both ends of the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Won Jin Son
  • Patent number: 9261244
    Abstract: An LED lamp includes at least one light source and at least one translucent plastic element disposed in the beam path of the at least one lighting means. The plastic element includes at least two plastic layers made of different translucent materials, the translucency of each one of the two plastic layers having a different wavelength dependence such that the overall transmission function of the at least one plastic member is a desired value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Flextronics Automoive GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Frank Wimbert, Philip Hupfer
  • Patent number: 9261245
    Abstract: A light emitting diode module is produced using at least one LED and at least two selectable components that form a light mixing chamber. First and second selectable components have first and second types of wavelength converting materials with different wavelength converting characteristics. The first and second wavelength converting characteristics alter the spectral power distribution of the light produced by the LED to produce light with a color point that is a predetermined tolerance from a predetermined color point. Moreover, a set of LED modules may be produced such that each LED module has the same color point within a predetermined tolerance. The LED module may be produced by pre-measuring the wavelength converting characteristics of the different components selecting components with wavelength converting characteristics that convert the spectral power distribution of the LED to a color point that is a predetermined tolerance from a predetermined color point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Xicato, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerard Harbers, Peter K. Tseng, Christopher R. Reed
  • Patent number: 9261246
    Abstract: Provided is a light-emitting module, a light source device and a liquid crystal display device in which unevenness in the luminance and color hardly occurs as compared to conventional technology. A light-emitting module 100 is structured such that a plurality of element columns, each composed of light-emitting elements 120 arranged in line, are mounted on a substrate 110, and each element column is individually sealed by a separate sealing member 130. The light source device and the liquid crystal device each include the above light-emitting module 100.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Toshifumi Ogata, Kenji Sugiura, Makoto Morikawa
  • Patent number: 9261247
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a LED lamp with a fan and manufacturing method thereof. A lamp body of the LED lamp has an upper lamp body and a lower lamp body connected together; an external wall of a facet of a prism of the upper lamp body is covered with a LED aluminum substrate connected to a LED PCB, a capacitor is soldered at the center of the bottom of the PCB, a LED driving circuit and a fan both are received in a cavity of a lamp holder; air flows into the LED lamp from an air inlet of the lower lamp body and a window of the lamp holder, then passes through an air outlet, a penetrating hole and an air flow channel, and finally an air outlet flue opened in a lamp cover and matching the penetrating hole dissipates heat away from the LED lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: DONG GUAN NATIONAL STATE LIGHTING CO., LTD
    Inventors: Daisung Moon, Sangpil Moon
  • Patent number: 9261248
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an electronic candle with an electronic light source. The electronic candle has a candle body with an interior cavity. A removable battery module supplies power to the electronic candle and is removable from the interior cavity of the candle body. The electronic candle can have a base cap module for closing the interior cavity of the candle body and a speaker for generating sound. The speaker can be positioned between the battery module and the base cap module, and directed to project sound downward. Apertures in the battery module and/or the base cap module allow sound from the speaker to pass through the aperture or apertures into the interior cavity of the candle body. Accordingly, the candle body can resonate and/or amplify sound generated by the speaker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Winvic Sales Inc.
    Inventors: Bernard Fournier, Carlos Carpintero, John Bacher, Kim McCavit
  • Patent number: 9261249
    Abstract: The present invention is related to a multi-lamp decorating curtain light with a split string having illuminating elements each of which is assembled by two or more decorating lamps into one illuminating element by means of wire winding when connecting the wire of the split string with the decorating lamps. Thereby each illuminating element on each split string is in a cluster format constituted by the multiply decorating lamps in order to achieve the better decorating effectiveness by the enhanced flashing mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Inventor: Hung-Huei Cheng
  • Patent number: 9261250
    Abstract: The invention relates to an illuminated display assembly including at least one electrically conductive cable (14), at least two display panels (12) connected to one another via said at least one cable (14), each display panel (12) including light elements (18), and an electrical power source (16) which supplies electrical power to the light elements (18) of said at least two display panels (12) and which is located upstream from the display panels (12). Two consecutive display panels (12) define an upstream display panel (14) and a downstream display panel (14) relative to the electrical power source (16). Each display panel (12) includes a transmission device (28) for transmitting electrical power through said panel (12), such that a given panel (12) is electrically connected to the electrical power source via the transmission device (28) of the upstream display panel (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: VDP
    Inventor: Benjamin Champagne
  • Patent number: 9261251
    Abstract: A door for an outdoor lighting fixture can include a base portion and a cantilever portion. The base portion can include a first light source receiving area and at least one attachment recess, where the first light source receiving area is disposed on a bottom of the base portion. The cantilever portion can be disposed at a distal end of the base portion and can include a second light source receiving area disposed on a bottom side of the cantilever portion. The at least one attachment recess can be configured to receive a securing clip of a cabinet of the outdoor lighting fixture. The first light source receiving area can be configured to receive a first light source, and the second light source receiving area can be configured to receive a second light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Christopher Gerard Ladewig, Christopher Michael Bryant, Sridhar Reddy Nimma
  • Patent number: 9261252
    Abstract: Disclosed is a light emitting module including a light emitting device package having a circuit board having a cavity, an insulation substrate arranged in the cavity, with a conductive pattern formed thereon, and at least one light emitting device disposed on the insulation substrate, with being electrically connected with the conductive pattern; and a glass cover located on the light emitting device package, with lateral surfaces, a top surface and an open bottom surface, wherein the light emitting device package and the circuit board are electrically connected with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Nam Seok Oh, Yun Min Cho, Jong Woo Lee
  • Patent number: 9261253
    Abstract: A vehicle headlamp includes a light source configured to emit light, a reflector configured to reflect the light, a projection lens through which the light is projected, and a lens holder holding the projection lens. The projection lens has a positioning portion, and the lens holder is formed with a jig insertion hole at a location corresponding to the positioning portion in a direction around an optical axis of the projection lens such that the positioning portion is visible through the jig insertion hole. When mounting the projection lens to the lens holder, a positioning jig is inserted through the jig insertion hole and is engaged with the positioning portion to position the projection lens in the direction around the optical axis of the projection lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: KOITO MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Katsuhito Mochizuki, Yukio Nomura
  • Patent number: 9261254
    Abstract: An optical device of an automotive vehicle comprises a first luminous source and a light duct designed to conduct light originating from the luminous source in the form of a beam with substantially parallel rays. The light duct comprises a rear face forming at least one reflecting facet designed to return some of the beam substantially along an optical axis (E) of the light duct. It also comprises a front face fashioned as at least one dioptric element associated optically with each reflecting facet and through which the light exits the light duct after return by the associated reflecting facet. Each dioptric element is configured so as to be stigmatic between a point in the substance of the light duct situated in immediate proximity to the center (Oi) of the associated reflecting facet and a point situated at infinity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Valeo Vision
    Inventors: Antoine de Lamberterie, Pierre Albou, Jean-Claude Puente
  • Patent number: 9261255
    Abstract: An light source module according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a substrate; a light source which is provided on the substrate; a reflective sheet which is stacked on the substrate; an optical sheet which is stacked on the reflective sheet and has a protruding pattern; an optical resin which is formed on the protruding pattern; and a light diffusion sheet which is stacked on the optical resin, and the light source module may implement a surface emission image, and diffuse light so as to satisfy regulations on visible angle light distribution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: HYUNDAI MOBIS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Dong Gon Kang
  • Patent number: 9261256
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for illumination and/or providing an aesthetically pleasing lighted structure can include a hollow core with a plurality of cover panels mounted radially thereto. In at least one implementation, a lighting fixture can incorporate a lighted core and lighted or unlighted elements surrounding the lighted core. Furthermore, the lighted core can house lighting elements, while providing substantially unimpeded access thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: 3Form, LLC
    Inventor: James Andrew Coury