Patents Issued in February 25, 2016
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Publication number: 20160053487Abstract: A curtain wall mullion or transom including a unitary component made of a thermally insulating material bonded to a metal structural segment or fastened, from the inside-out, to an outer side of the metal segment such that a stem of the component extends into a pocket defined by panels of a curtain wall system. The component may be a reinforced fiberglass polymer component and bonded to the metal segment with an adhesive and may isolate the metal structure from the atmosphere outside the curtain wall and may include a seal receiver which abuts a panel of the curtain wall. The metal segment may be made of steel or aluminum or other metal. A pultrusion method is used to make the fiberglass component to have a profile configured to cover an entirety of an outside of the mullion or transom and to have a pair of receivers for receiving seals to abut against panels of the curtain wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventor: Todd Frederick
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Publication number: 20160053488Abstract: Components for constructing a ceiling grid across a span free of or with a limited number of suspension wires including main runners with a relatively high moment of inertia secured at their ends with brackets to wall moldings on opposing walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2014Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventors: James J. Lehane, Lee M. Tedesco, Peder J. Gulbrandsen, John M. Willi, Donald J. Leahy, Abraham M. Underkofler, Yelena Straight, Michael O'Donnell
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Publication number: 20160053489Abstract: A plurality of carrying bars defining a suspended mounting grid. A bracket having a U-shaped central portion defining a mounting channel receiving a portion of said carrying bars. The bracket has a first support arm extending laterally outward from a first side of said central portion, and a second support arm extending laterally outward from a second side of said central portion. A keyway is disposed in each of said first and second support arms. A ceiling panel having a ceiling panel connecting member engages said keyway in either of said first support arm or said second support arm of said bracket so that said ceiling panel is carried by said bracket on said carrying bars. A securing clip carried on each of said first and second support arms engaging said ceiling panel connecting member to resist removal of said ceiling panel connecting member from said keyway.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventor: Charles Porter
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Publication number: 20160053490Abstract: A module for constructing a wall comprises a frame forming a hexagonal prism and defining an interior space. The frame is formed from a pair of hexagonal end caps tied together by a plurality of elongated stringer members disposed at corresponding vertices of said hexagonal end caps and extending generally perpendicularly therebetween. A plurality of transverse strap members surrounds the stringer members. A flexible, resilient container is disposed within the interior space and is filled with aggregate material which may be concrete, sand, dirt or rock.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventor: Frederick Victor Bauerlein
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Publication number: 20160053491Abstract: Building or structural panels may be joined, such as to form walls or floors. The panels may be connected in various orientations via one or more connectors. The connectors may mount to anchors associated with the panels. The panels may have outer skins located over an expanded core comprising a matrix of supporting elongate members and voids or openings, with the anchors located at edges of the panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventor: Joseph C. Fleming, III
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Publication number: 20160053492Abstract: The invention relates to a method according to which a profile consisting of a shape-memory alloy is placed into concrete, or a concrete to be reinforced is roughened on the outside, then profiles (2) consisting of a shape-memory alloy are fastened to the roughened outside (9) of the structure (6) and a cementitious matrix is applied to the roughened outside (9) to cover the profiles (2). After the cementitious matrix has set, said profiles (2) produce a contraction force and thus a tension as a result of the input of heat. The mortar covering layer (16) thereby acts as a reinforcement layer owing to the interlocking of the mortar covering layer (16) with the roughened outside (9) of the structure (6). The profiles (2) run in an outer mortar as a reinforcement layer (16) of the outside of a structure along the outside of the structure inside the mortar or reinforcement layer (16).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2014Publication date: February 25, 2016Applicants: RE-FER AG, EMPAInventors: Christian LEINENBACH, Masoud MOTAVALLI, Benedikt WEBER, Wookjin LEE, Rolf BRÖNNIMANN, Christoph CZADERSKI
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Publication number: 20160053493Abstract: A roof ridge and hip ridge vent system for contoured roofs which include a vent slot located through the roof structure along at least one of a roof ridge or hip ridge. A contoured roofing material having upwardly directed projections and valleys between the projections forms the roof surface. A vent strip is provided on the roof surface and extends on each side of the vent slot. The vent strip is comprised of synthetic fibers that are randomly aligned into an open web by an air flow and then joined by a phenolic or latex binder that is heat cured to form an air permeable mesh material having a generally uniform thickness, a density of about 0.08 to 0.1 grams per cubic centimeter (1.3 to 1.6 grams per cubic inch), and a crush recovery of at least 80%.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventor: Martin J. Rotter
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Publication number: 20160053494Abstract: Exterior wall systems, cladding for same and components of such systems, including a clip for use in mounting cladding and a thermal block comprising a silica aerogel material.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventors: Donald George White, Lorrel Kathleen White, Daniel Murray White
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Publication number: 20160053495Abstract: The present invention relates to a tile (1) having a decorated surface (10) and an adhesion surface (11) provided with a tape (3), said tile (1) being provided with distance means for shifting and adjusting tile position during its application to a surface to be decorated. Distance is achieved by a series of conveniently positioned deformable pieces (2) integrated into an adhesion surface (11) or directly to the tape layer (3) so as to create a temporary gap for shifting and adjusting tile (1) position before its final adhesion to the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventors: Marco Aurelio Sedrez, Marcela Oliveira Caldeira de Moura
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Publication number: 20160053496Abstract: Provided is a tile for concealing an underlying surface. The tile includes a base including a downward-facing surface that is to oppose an underlying surface on which the tile is to rest. The base is formed, at least in part, from a material including a combination of crumb rubber and rice hull material. A plurality of feet extend in a downwardly direction from the downward-facing surface to contact the underlying surface on which the tile is to rest and separate the downward-facing surface from the underlying surface. A cap is coupled to a surface of the base opposite the downward-facing surface comprising the feet.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventor: Gerald Joseph Sosnowski
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Publication number: 20160053497Abstract: The present invention relates to a floor underlay, which is reusable and has multilayer and multifunctional characteristics. The floor underlay is used for joining the floor and floor decoration sheets. The structure of the floor underlay comprises adhesive layers, support layers, waterproof layers, and a multiple-media intermediate layer. The multiple-media intermediate layer is formed by mixing a plurality of medium particles. The medium particles are formed by elastic materials, such as rubber, rubber foam, polyurethane, or polyurethane foam. Thereby, the floor including the floor underlay will have the vibration absorption, sound absorption, flame resistive, and fall prevention functions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventor: CHI-FENG CHANG
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Publication number: 20160053498Abstract: An interlocking floor tile assembly is provided, ft includes a first repeating array of spaced apart first tiles interconnected by first bridge portions wherein the first tiles and the first bridge portions define first spaces therebetween. It also includes a second repeating array of spaced apart second tiles interconnected by second bridge portions wherein the second tiles and the second bridge portions define second spaces therebetween. The second tiles are received in the first spaces and the first tiles are received in the second spaces. A shock attenuating tile may be provided in conjunction with the interlocking floor tile assembly to form a ground covering that is suitable for fail risk areas such as playgrounds. The shock attenuating tile preferably includes a plate having an upper side for bearing a load and a plurality of shock absorbing modules depending from an underside of the plate. Each of the shock absorbing modules is integrally formed with the plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2014Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventor: Graham Kevin Brown
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Publication number: 20160053499Abstract: A roof-mounted venting device or assembly adapted for use with roof mounted photovoltaic (PV) panels is provided. Venting devices and assemblies can include a replacement flashing that fits over a cut-down roof pipe vent as well as venting assemblies that redirect airflow from a roof pipe vent. Such replacement flashing can include a substantially planar flashing portion from which protrudes a hood portion with one or more vent openings to allow airflow into and out from the interior of the hood portion. The vent openings can be configured as a series of louvered openings that open in a down-roof direction to prevent flow of run-off and debris into the hood portion. Venting assemblies can include a coupling portion for mating with a vent-pipe, a section of hose or piping to redirect airflow, and a venting portion disposed outside or between roof-mounted solar panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventors: Jack Raymond West, Brian Atchley, Johann Karkheck
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Publication number: 20160053500Abstract: A baseboard having an installation section and a cover section. Included are a bottom shelf, a middle shelf, and a top shelf expanding from its surface in the same direction. The end of the bottom shelf is bent towards the middle shelf. The middle shelf is bent in a part of its width towards the top shelf and, in a larger part of its width, the middle shelf is bent towards the bottom shelf, while the top shelf is bent in a part of its width towards the middle shelf and, in a larger part of its width, the top shelf is bent out upwards. The external surfaces of the bent sections of the ends of the bottom shelf and of the top shelf form a flexible lock. The elements of the mounting part and the cover part form a top chamber and a bottom chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2014Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventor: Adrian KAWALEC
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Publication number: 20160053501Abstract: The invention relates to a device for levelling and aligning surface covering parts in the installation of a surface of ceramic parts that are levelled and aligned using a securing product. The device comprises: a base (1,1?,1?) having an undulating surface; and at least two flexible planar attachments (2, 2?) projecting up from the base (1,1?,1?) and positioned symmetrically along the length of the base (1,1?,1?), the opposing planar surfaces of each of the flexible attachments (2, 2?) comprising side ribs (21) for slidably mounting and guiding upper bodies (3) which, by applying pressure, contact with the upper surface of multiple covering parts (P), thereby being levelled.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2014Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventor: Josep TORRENTS I COMAS
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Publication number: 20160053502Abstract: Lumber construction tools that facilitate lifting and manipulating wall sections and discrete structures of the lumber assembly. One of the construction tools discloses a wall lifting appliance or device for raising timber framed wall structures from a horizontal to a vertical position without unduly interfering with placement of sheathing on the framed wall sections. A construction lumber biasing tool is also disclosed that includes a handle portion and a offset portion that cooperate with one another and the lumber members to facilitate deflection or deformation of warped or curved lumber members to achieve the desired orientation of the lumber relative to adjacent members.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventor: Kristopher Phillip
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Publication number: 20160053503Abstract: A method of anchoring surface mounted strengthening systems to a structural member being repaired/strengthened or connecting the surface mounted strengthening systems to adjacent structural members to provide force-transfer or terminating a surface-mounted strengthening system includes drilling a hole in an existing structural member and inserting a portion of a fiber-reinforced anchor or connector into the hole in the existing structural member. The anchor or connector includes a bundle of fibers/rovings, and the portion includes rovings encapsulated in a pre-cured adhesive to form a reinforced portion having a desired cross-sectional size and shape to be received by the hole. The method further includes splaying free ends of the fibers/rovings at an end of the anchor and adhering the splayed ends of the fibers/rovings onto the surface-mounted strengthening system of the strengthened member or onto adjacent members with adhesive.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventors: Timothy R. ERVIN, Christopher R. LEWIS, Ravindra V. KANITKAR
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Publication number: 20160053504Abstract: A wave generator for a wave pool with a floating attenuator housed within a caisson compartment that has mass, density and weight characteristics that enable it to remain substantially in contact with the top surface of the water in the compartment. Additional mechanisms are provided which help to keep the attenuator in a substantially horizontal orientation within the caisson, such that unwanted wave motions and water movements within the caisson compartment can be substantially reduced or eliminated. These mechanisms include the adaptation of a vertical post within the compartment and cable and pulley systems that are designed to help control the up and down movement of the attenuator as it travels up and down within the compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventors: Thomas J. Lochtefeld, Dirk Bastenhof
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Publication number: 20160053505Abstract: A spa cover lifting device that easily lifts and stows the removed cover out of sight below the upper edge of the spa is disclosed. When closing, the lifter assists the cover up out of its hidden stowage, and guides the cover back into position on the spa. One difference in this design from current art is that the spa cover when stowed disappears out of sight to those in the spa, below the top edge of the spa. Current spa cover lifters generally all park at least part of the stowed cover above the top edge of the spa, blocking views and reducing apparent roominess. Fourteen exemplary methods are shown to accomplish such a spa cover lifter, accommodating different size spas and cover designs, but it could also be done in other ways.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventor: Curtis Richard Dose
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Publication number: 20160053506Abstract: A method of forming a post sleeve within a post hole in the ground to include a post receiving cavity to insertably receive and support a post is provided. The method includes positioning a post sleeve core within the post hole with the aid of an elongate installation member and depositing uncured material into the post hole to at least partially surround the post sleeve core while the post sleeve core is attached to the elongate installation member. The method further includes allowing the uncured material to harden around the post sleeve core to form at least a portion of the post-receiving cavity of the post sleeve and removing the post sleeve core from the hardened material to expose the post receiving cavity to receive and support the post. Other related methods of forming post sleeves are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventor: N. Eric Knudsen
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Publication number: 20160053507Abstract: An easily set up structure that Is suspended between objects consisting of a platform made up of geometrical shapes, allowing for the structure to be lightweight, portable, and versatile in the way it is constructed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2014Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventor: Vaios Bozikis
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Publication number: 20160053508Abstract: The invention relates to a tent or sun protection structure (1), in which a canvas, a cloth, a fabric, a sheet or the like (2) is tensioned using at least one flexible supporting pole. In order to achieve a stable structure, the supporting pole is bent into an open or closed loop, the free ends of which (3?, 3?)are braced with the vertex area (5) of the loop—with the supporting pole including tensioned canvas being bent into a convex structure, and wherein the structure is placed on the ground with the free ends (3?, 3?) of the supporting pole (3) and the vertex area (5) of the loop and anchored there, if necessary.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2013Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventor: Thomas GUTWENGER
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Publication number: 20160053509Abstract: A handle mechanism used for driving a lock module in operation includes a handle, a linking member and a transmission rod, wherein the linking member is selectively engaged with the handle and the transmission rod. The handle is unable to drive the lock module in operation by the transmission rod driving and prevents the lock module from damage once an excessive force is applied to the handle when the linking member is not engaged with the handle and the transmission rod. Oppositely, the handle is able to drive the lock module in operation by the transmission rod driving when the linking member is engaged with the handle and the transmission rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventors: Jiun-Nan Shiu, Shih-Min Lu
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Publication number: 20160053510Abstract: The present invention relates to a catcher release device for a refrigerator and freezer, and more particularly, to a catcher release device for a refrigerator and freezer that has releasing means disposed on the inside of a side panel on which a catcher is located in such a manner as to be connected to the catcher, so that if a person is locked in the refrigerator and freezer, an inner handle of the releasing means just rotates, irrespective of a door lock device, thus allowing the catcher to be separated from the door lock device to rapidly open a door for the refrigerator and freezer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2014Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventor: Kyu Jung YUN
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Publication number: 20160053511Abstract: A reinforced door strike assembly comprises a housing having an opening for admission and retraction of a door latch. At least one keeper arm is movably attached to the housing, and movable between a closed position where the opening is occluded and an open position where the door latch may be released from the opening. A reinforcing bracket is mounted to the housing and further defines the opening. The reinforcing bracket is coupled to the at least one keeper arm and to the housing to hold the at least one keeper arm in a plane perpendicular to the plane of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Applicant: Hanchett Entry Systems, Inc.Inventors: Joshua T. Peabody, Francisco Figueroa-Del Pozo, Ryan Matthew Sims, Dominik Scheffler
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Publication number: 20160053512Abstract: A cylinder guard for a deadbolt lock having a face portion and an inner portion. The inner portion includes a radial flange and an axial flange created by forming the wall of the guard into a doubled portion. Indentations are formed in the axial flange which enhances the resistance of the guard to an attack upon the deadbolt. The guard also includes a tapered blow-deflecting portion between the inner portion and face portion. A crush zone may be formed between the inner and face portions to attenuate the energy from an attack that is transferred to the axial and radial flanges. A method for making the guard includes stamping a body from steel strip using a multi-station press.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventors: Behrang F. Lahiji, Jeffrey Dean Pearson
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Publication number: 20160053513Abstract: The present disclosure is a locking system that has an opening in a door adapted an arranged for receiving a lock bolt and a lock fixed in a wall for actuating a lock bolt adapting and arranged for being received by the opening in the door when the door is closed. The locking system further comprises a blocking strip protruding from a door jamb, the strip coupled to the door jamb and positioned adjacent the lock bolt for blocking access to the lock bolt between the door and the door jamb.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventors: Matt P. Heinrich, Brian S. Foss
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Publication number: 20160053514Abstract: A storage assembly including a frame at least partially defining a plurality of storage compartments that are accessible from a front of the storage assembly. The assembly further includes a plurality of doors, each door being associated with at least one storage compartment and movable between a closed position in which the door generally prevents access to the associated storage compartment and an open position in which the door allows access to the associated storage compartment. The assembly further includes a plurality of accessory components. Each accessory component is operatively associated with at least one of the doors, and each accessory component is operatively coupled to a controller via control wiring. The storage assembly includes a front-facing channel in which the control wiring is at least partially positioned.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2014Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventors: Benjamin V. Savage, Craig S. Whitaker, John Hooten
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Publication number: 20160053515Abstract: A hoop lock including a shackle and a crossbar, with the shackle having a pair of legs extending from a body portion, and each of the legs having a foot including a tip with a non-circular cross-section. The cross-bar includes a housing having a pair of foot-receiving openings and a pair of tip-receiving openings substantially aligned with foot-receiving openings. The tip-receiving openings are configured to matingly engage the tips such that the tips are rotationally coupled to the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventors: Daniel Hugh Kindstrand, Hassan Charan Kumar, Manjunatha Ramakrishna, David Bruce Miller
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Publication number: 20160053516Abstract: A latching system includes a closing wedge module with two closing wedges supported for movement relative to one another and having wedge faces, and a closing wedge holder for movably receiving the closing wedges. A holding jaw module has two holding jaws to receive the closing wedge module there between. The holding jaws have keyways configured to complement a contour of the wedge faces of the closing wedges. A drive unit moves the closing wedges apart to thereby push the wedge faces into the keyways of the holding jaws and to couple a vehicle flap with a structural part of a vehicle body. At least one of the closing wedges has a predetermined breaking point to separate into a keyway-proximal part and a closing-wedge-holder-proximal part, when the closing wedge is pushed into the keyways and a stress resistance of the closing wedge is exceeded by a mechanical load during operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Applicant: AUDI AGInventors: Marion Schoch, Jean-Bernard Le Griffon
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Publication number: 20160053517Abstract: A sensor assembly which can be used in a power actuated child lock system includes a resilient sensor arm which functions as both a switch and spring to bias a switch cam to a desired position. The sensor arm extends from a base unit containing a plunger, and the sensor arm extends over the plunger to a distal end. A motor drives the switch cam to a desired position along the sensor arm, and the sensor arm biases the switch cam to maintain the switch cam in that desired position. When the switch cam engages a first segment of the sensor arm, the switch cam presses the sensor arm and plunger, which is referred to as an unlocking position. When the switch cam is moved to a second segment of the sensor arm, the switch cam releases the sensor arm and plunger, referred to as a locking position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventor: KRIS TOMASZEWSKI
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Publication number: 20160053518Abstract: A latch assembly for a vehicle hood includes a hood mount securable to the hood. First and second recesses are formed in the hood mount. The latch assembly includes a cab mount assembly having a mounting bracket, a link, and a handle. The mounting bracket is securable to the cab, and the link has a first end rotatably coupled to the mounting bracket. The handle has a first end rotatably coupled to a second end of the link about a first axis. The handle further includes a trunnion extending laterally from each of two sides of the handle to define a second axis. As the latch assembly moves from an unlatched position to a latched position, each of the trunnions engages one of the first and second recesses in the hood mount so that the handle rotates relative to the hood mount about the second axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2014Publication date: February 25, 2016Applicant: PACCAR INCInventors: Nicholas J. Evans, Wallace A. Peltola, Jonathan Duncan
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Publication number: 20160053519Abstract: A door handle assembly for an automobile comprising a grab section being manually actuatable from the outside or the inside of the door of an automobile, which grab section is moveably mounted between a resting position and an opening position on a bearing component to be mounted on the door, and which is connected to an actuating lever, which is also moveably mounted on the bearing component such that the actuating lever upon a movement of the grab section between its resting position and its opening position is also moved between a resting position and an opening position, wherein the grab section is biased into its resting position and wherein the grab section or the actuating lever can be coupled with a lock of the door such that the lock is opened when the grab section is moved from its resting position into its opening position, further comprising a fly weight which is moveably mounted between a releasing position in which it allows a movement of the grab section into its opening position and at least oType: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2014Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventors: Roland OCH, Andreas RUDOLF
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Publication number: 20160053520Abstract: A locking device includes a spindle follower linkage coupled with a latch and rotatable between a locked position and an unlocked position. A locking block is formed with a pin hole. A pin is insertable through an opening of a housing and into the pin hole. A locking block spring for biasing the locking block in a first position where the pin is inserted into the pin hole and the locking block is disengaged from the spindle follower linkage, and a second position where the pin is removed and the locking block is pushed towards and engaged with the spindle follower linkage, thereby holding the spindle follower linkage in the locked position. A spring unit is held inside the pin hole to facilitate ejection of the pin.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventor: Ngai Kwong Wong
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Publication number: 20160053521Abstract: A utility enclosure assembly includes a base having at least one receiving latching mechanism and a lid having at least one attached latching mechanism, each at least one attached latching mechanism for operatively engaging a respective one of the at least one receiving latching mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventors: John Unger, Ryan Hudlow
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Publication number: 20160053522Abstract: A lockset is actuable by pivoting a handle about a longitudinal axis of the lockset by rotating the handle and by pivoting the handle about an axis transverse to the lockset axis, such as by pushing or pulling. The lockset includes an inside handle and an outside handle, each associated with an independent mechanism, each of which can independently actuate the lockset. A locking mechanism prevents actuation of a first one of the independent handle mechanisms without affecting operation of the other handle mechanism. Upon actuation of the other handle mechanism, a retractor engages a surface of the locking mechanism and removes it from engagement with the first locking mechanism. An adjustment ring has a first configuration that centers the lockset in a door having a first standard thickness and a second configuration that centers the lockset in a door having a second standard thickness.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Applicant: Hampton Products International CorporationInventors: Xin Ben Ou, Xin Min Ou, Han Gui Xiao, Zhi Man Yuan, Shi Hao Chen, Guo Hua Liu
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Publication number: 20160053523Abstract: A system can automatically open at least one window of a vehicle when the vehicle is being submerged in water. The system can include a water collector and a water sensor, and when the water sensor detects water in the water collector, at least one window of the vehicle opens.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Applicant: KING ABDULLAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYInventor: Michael PERCHER
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Publication number: 20160053524Abstract: An obstacle detection system of a vehicle includes a first group of transceivers mounted on the first closure structure and a second group of transceivers mounted on the second closure structure. A controller is configured to, during the first mode, command the first group of transceivers to generate a first signal, command, upon receiving the first signal, the second group of transceivers to generate a second signal to be received by the first group of transceivers, and determine a presence or absence of an obstacle based on the second signal. The controller is configured to, during the second mode, command the first group of transceivers to generate a third signal such that the third signal is reflected off the second closure structure as a fourth signal to be received by the first group of transceivers, and determine the presence or absence of the obstacle based on the fourth signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2014Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventors: DORU N. SERBAN, KHRISTOPHER S. LEE, SHAWN G. QUINN
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Publication number: 20160053525Abstract: The invention is a bag, suitcase, wallet, money belt, purse or briefcase; a flexible vault of the present invention includes an outer pouch having a multilayer construction. The multilayer construction includes at least an inner layer, an outer layer, a first middle layer, and a second middle layer. In addition to the outer pouch, the flexible vault can also include an inner pouch having an extendable roll up portion which extends through an opening in the outer pouch when the outer pouch and the inner pouch are in an open position. The front panel, back panel, and fold over panel of the outer pouch each include an aperture. When the outer pouch is in a closed position the apertures align, enabling a locking mechanism to be threaded through all the apertures which secures the pouch in the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2014Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventor: William McMurray
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Publication number: 20160053526Abstract: A secure safe system with tamper detection includes an enclosure having an outer surface and an inner compartment accessible through a door, and a door lock mechanism. An access device is provided for unlocking the door lock mechanism, thereby enabling a user to gain access to the compartment. An electronic controller, disposed within the enclosure, is interconnected to the access device and the door lock mechanism. The controller is operative to receive a signal from the access device and unlock the door lock mechanism for an authorized user. The outer surface of the enclosure is touch sensitive, and the controller is further operative to determine if a person has touched the touch-sensitive surface and, if so, cause a safe-related function to be performed. The outer surface of the enclosure may be metallic or covered or coated with a touch-sensitive surface. The access device is also preferably touch-sensitive.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2014Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventor: H. Jason Dittrich
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Publication number: 20160053527Abstract: A building entryway assembly has the appearance of a fixed sidelight and the functionality of a hinged sidelight. The building entryway assembly includes a hinged main entryway door and at least one hinged sidelight having a lock side that meets the lock side of the main door, such that the sidelight can be selectively opened in addition to the main door when needed to expand the entryway access area. An astragal is fixed to an outer surface of the sidelight at its lock side, and the door threshold includes an astragal boot which aligns with the sidelight astragal when the sidelight is in its closed position. When so aligned, the astragal and astragal boot have the appearance of a fixed astragal extending from the threshold to the header, such that the sidelight appears to be a standard fixed unit with its hinged functionality disguised.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2014Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventors: Matthew J. Olson, Travis M. Eisenbarth, Rudi Clark, Todd Leathers, Bruce Baier
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Publication number: 20160053528Abstract: A composite element is disclosed, such as a composite element for an insulating-glass unit, including a first pane element and at least one second pane element and at least one first profile element, wherein the profile element has at least one first connecting surface and/or at least one second connecting surface, wherein the first and/or the second connecting surface are/is provided for applying and/or accommodating a first connecting device, adjacent the first connecting surface is a third connecting surface for applying and/or accommodating a second connecting device, and/or adjacent the second connecting surface is a fourth connecting surface for applying and/or accommodating a second connecting device. The first pane element and the second pane element can be connected by the profile element, the first connecting device, and/or the second connecting device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2014Publication date: February 25, 2016Applicant: SIKA TECHNOLOGY AGInventors: Matthias DICK, Anton ETTLIN
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Publication number: 20160053529Abstract: An improved window sill system has a modular bottom sub-sill unit to be attached to a bottom part of a window unit and mounted to a bottom frame part of a window frame in an opening in an exterior wall of a building in order to provide improved water drainage for the window sill system. The bottom sub-sill unit has a water trough or channel extending across its length at a front edge facing outwardly of a window unit to which the sub-sill unit is mounted. The water trough or channel has a top plate provided with a plurality of weep holes for capturing rainwater dripping down the window into the water trough or channel. A base plate is provided for mounting the bottom sub-sill unit with fastener screws to the bottom frame part of the window frame. An inner deflection wall deflects water from the weep holes into the water trough or channel to prevent water from reaching the fastener screws in a dry zone below the inner deflection wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventor: George E. Pettibone
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Publication number: 20160053530Abstract: A door, in particular vertical-lift door, for closing an opening in a wall which separates two different temperature zones from one another, in particular the wall of a cold storage facility, having a movable, flexible door leaf which is designed for thermally separating the two temperature zones with thermally insulating action and which comprises multiple unconnected, flexible door leaf layers, wherein at least one door leaf layer is of thermally insulating form—insulation layer—through the use of heat-insulating material, and having a winding shaft housing in which at least one winding shaft is arranged onto which the door leaf can be wound up in order to open the door, in which the winding shaft housing is of thermally insulating form through the use of heat-insulating material.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Applicant: Troodon Torsysteme GmbHInventor: Jens Craney
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Publication number: 20160053531Abstract: A light-diffusing structure may include a plurality of light-diffusing cell units. Each light-diffusing cell unit is polygonal with a plurality of edges and corners respectively, and the light-diffusing cell units connect with others by the edges to form a light-diffusing panel. When the sunlight passes through the light-diffusing panel, the sunlight is diffused and converted to a uniformly balanced light source. The light-diffusing structure may further include a restricting unit to restrict the movement of the light-diffusing panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Applicant: Crucibleware Company LimitedInventor: Yin-An Hsieh
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Publication number: 20160053532Abstract: A window covering and tighteners of the window covering are provided, wherein each of the tighteners is a closed frame having an inner surface and an outer surface. The space surrounded by the inner surface forms a through hole and a gap which are communicated with each other, wherein the through hole allows a cord, which moves a bottom rail relative to a headrail of the window covering, to pass therethrough, and the width of the gap is less than the diameter of the cord. Whereby, if the cord is accidentally pulled away from the shades laterally or horizontally, the cord quickly and smoothly enters the gap to be tightly bitten therein. The cord is hence stopped from being further pulled outwardly to form a hazardous loop which may cause serious injuries to users.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventor: DE-JUN ZHANG
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Publication number: 20160053533Abstract: A transmission mechanism of a window covering includes a first lifting cord set, a second lifting cord set, and a driving cord set. The driving cord set has a cone reel and a control cord, wherein the cone reel has a gradually decreasing dimension, and the control cord winds around the cone reel and has a section left out of the headrail. The first and the second lifting cord sets each has a reel and a lifting cord, wherein the reel is driven by the cone reel, and the lifting cord has opposite ends fastened to the reel and the bottom rail respectively. The cone reel changes a speed and torque of the power transferred to the bottom rail while the user pulls the control cord to lift the bottom cord and the slats of the window covering in an efficient way.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2014Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventor: Lin CHEN
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Publication number: 20160053534Abstract: A lift control module of a covering structure of a window blind is provided, which is received inside a headrail of the window blind to drive at least one lifting cord to lift or lower a bottom rail. The lift control module includes an output shaft and at least one rotation shaft, which are arranged along different axes. The lift control module is compatible with various kinds of window blinds, for different requirements may be satisfied by controlling the reeling of the at least one lifting cord through one or two rotation shafts.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventor: CHIH-YAO CHANG
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Publication number: 20160053535Abstract: A modular shade includes at least one module that consists of a head rail unit, a foot rail unit, at least one intermediate rail unit, and a plurality of slat components. A top slat may be coupled to the head rail unit and the intermediate rail unit, and a bottom slat component may be coupled to the intermediate rail unit and the foot rail unit. Further, additional intermediate rail units and intermediate slat components may be added to the module to alter the shape and size of the module, and the module may be coupled to one or more additional modules to change the overall shape and size of the modular shade.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventor: Jason T. Birkestrand
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Publication number: 20160053536Abstract: A door, in particular vertical-lift door, for closing an opening in a wall, in particular in a wall which separates two different temperature zones from one another, having a movable, flexible door leaf which comprises multiple separate, flexible door leaf layers which are guided such that they are spaced apart from one another in the closed state of the door, and having at least one winding shaft onto which the door leaf can be wound up in order to open the door, in which two adjacent door leaf layers are connected to one another by at least one spacer which ensures a spacing, defined by the spacer, of the two door leaf layers at least in the region of the spacer in the closed state of the door.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Applicant: Troodon Torsysteme GmbHInventor: Jens Craney