Abstract: The present invention is directed to an ash management trench, the system comprising: a first section comprising at least one flow control structure; and a second section comprising a stilling basin, the second section coupled to the first section.

Abstract: A controlled containment barrier system is provided that can prevent the migration of dissolved phased contaminants in water systems. The system includes sheet piling installed in a body of water, the sheet piling having valves disposed at various vertical elevations on the sheet piling panels that allow the discharge of water at various strata in the body of water through the barrier system.

Abstract: An aggregate replacement device may be used to replace rock aggregate in underground drainage systems. An aggregate replacement includes a first unit having at least two faces, a proximal end and a distal end. A plurality of openings may be formed in the at least two faces. The at least two faces have a proximal edge, a distal edge and two side edges. One of the two side edges of a first of the at least two faces is configured to couple to one of the two side edges of a second of the at least two faces. The aggregate replacement may also have a camera receiver. The aggregate replacement may be used as a concrete form.

Abstract: A hydraulic pole tamper with an extended ergonomic handle including a frame and hose clamps to extend the life of the hose by securing the hoses to the frame and to improve the handle, orientation, and usability of the pole tamper. The pole tamper is used to tamp or compact the dirt around a pole which has been set into a hole in the ground to fixedly secure the pole vertically in the ground.

Abstract: The invention relates to a machine (10) for making columns in ground, the machine comprising a carrier (12) having a mast (14) extending along a longitudinal direction; a movable carriage (16) mounted to slide along the mast (14); a ground perforation tool (20) extending along a longitudinal axis parallel to said longitudinal direction and secured to said movable carriage, presenting a top end connected to building material feed means, and a bottom end provided with an orifice (28) for injecting the first building material; a rotary drive system (18) for driving the perforation tool (20) in rotation; and a body (40) extending around the perforation tool (20) so that the perforation tool is suitable for sliding through said body. According to the invention, the machine has a coupling system (60) for coupling together the body (40) and the perforation tool (20) in translation and in rotation.

Abstract: A rope-suspended leader mast includes a lower part for accommodating a material to be pile-driven and an upper part for accommodating a diesel pile driver having a fuel feed. The leader mast is provided with at least one securing rope. A fuel feed interrupter interrupts the fuel feed of the diesel pile driver accommodated by the rope-suspended leader mast when the securing rope is tensioned.

Abstract: A retrofit reinforcing structure addition and method for an existing gravity spread foundation for a wind turbine or the like having a central pedestal and a spread section is provided. The retrofit structure addition includes a collar formed around the pedestal of the spread foundation. The collar is formed by a shape sustaining member, such as a CMP, placed around the pedestal to define an annular ring between the CMP and the pedestal that is filled with cementitious material. Radial bolts extend horizontally through the collar and into the side of the pedestal. Soil and/or rock anchor bolts extend vertically through the collar, the spread portion of the foundation and into the underlying soil and/or rock substrate. The radial and anchor bolts are post-tensioned to ensure that the cementitious material of the collar remains in compression and the bolts are always in static tension, strengthening the original gravity spread foundation and extending the fatigue life thereof.

Abstract: A manhole (40) for desert environments where temperatures can be very high and environmental conditions such as erosion exert different challenges on sewage infrastructure, the manhole including a steel pipe telescope (450) matched to two circular heat resistant sealing rings (460, 461) in a concrete cone (400). The concrete cone is attached to a concrete manhole (410) with a heat resistant seal (462). The position of the concrete cone is stabilised by a large concrete slab (470) at the bottom of the manhole. The cover (430) of the manhole rests on the steel pipe telescope (450), and when the ground level changes, the steel pipe telescope can simply be repositioned within the concrete cone to match the changed ground level. All concrete parts (400, 410, 470) can be casted on-site, which means that preferably both the construction and the maintenance of the manhole happen at the installation site.

Abstract: A controlled pressure release vault panel assembly is capable of functioning as a second, or auxiliary, relief port to allow the escape of fluid from the vault in the event of pressure build-up inside the vault or in an explosion event. The vault panel assembly may define an opening that includes a manhole cover assembly. The manhole cover assembly may also be vented, and may function as a primary vent. The vault panel assembly may include a retention assembly extending from the vault panel underneath a portion of the vault, enabling a limited range of motion of the vault panel for the escape of fluid and allowing the reseating of the vault pane on the vault once the pressure inside the vault approaches ambient pressures.

Abstract: An anchored landscaping device facilitates installation of an aggregate material landscaping element and anchors the landscaping element to prevent scattering of the aggregate material. The device includes an anchoring layer constructed of a flexible material. The anchoring layer has a top surface and a perimeter edge. An aggregate landscaping material comprises a plurality of individual elements. Each of the individual elements of the aggregate landscaping material is coupled to the top surface of the anchoring layer wherein each individual element is secured in a fixed position on the top surface of the anchoring layer.

Abstract: A system for monitoring a position of an implement of a motor grader relative to a frame thereof is provided. The motor grader includes an actuation system to selectively move the implement relative to the frame. The system includes a fiber optic cable extending along at least a portion of the frame, a portion of the actuation system and a portion of the implement. The fiber optic cable is configured to move with the portion of the actuation system and the portion of the implement, and selectively generate signals indicative of a shape thereof. The system further includes a controller in communication with the fiber optic cable. The controller is configured to determine the shape of the fiber optic cable based on the signals received therefrom, and further determine a position of the implement relative to the frame based on the shape of the fiber optic cable.

Abstract: A construction machine has a work implement and a work implement operating device. The work implement has a boom, arm, and bucket. A limit velocity determining unit determines a limit velocity of the boom from the limit velocity of the entire work implement, the arm target velocity, and the bucket target velocity. The distance when the blade tip of the bucket is positioned outside of the design plane is a positive value and the velocity in a direction from inside of the design plane toward outside of the design plane is a positive value. The first limit condition includes a condition that the limit velocity of the boom is greater than the boom target velocity. When the first limit condition is satisfied, a work implement control unit controls the boom to match the limit velocity of the boom and controls the arm to match the arm target velocity.

Abstract: A method for retrofitting a high drive track-type tractor with a rear entry electric drive motor module. The method includes inserting the rear entry electric drive motor module into a frame housing. The rear entry electric drive motor module includes an electric drive planetary gear assembly, and an electric motor. The method further includes attaching a reaction member to the rear entry electric drive motor module.

Abstract: A work implement requirement determination unit of a work vehicle determines a work implement required power based on the operation amount of a work implement operating member and the work implement pump pressure. A transmission requirement determination unit determines a transmission required power based on the vehicle speed and the operation amount of the accelerator operating member. When the sum of the work implement required power and the transmission required power is greater than a first distributable power that a predetermined preferential distribution power subtracted from a load upper limit power of the engine leaves, a distribution ratio determination unit allocates the smaller of a transmission compensation power and the transmission required power to a power transmission device and distributes the remainder of the first distributable power to the work implement pump and to a power transmission device.

Abstract: A protective device for a culvert pipe has a generally conical screen portion extending between a base member at one end and an apex member at the other end. The base member is annular about an opening sized to receive the open end of the culvert pipe therein. The apex member may take the form of a domed cap, or an annular ring structure. The screen portion is formed of a plurality of rigid members between opposing first and second ends which are arranged to be selectively mounted to the base member and the apex member respectively using threaded fasteners. The two apex members may thus be interchangeable with one another.

Abstract: A modular sleeve valve apparatus can include a valve body including a first port and a second port on a first and second sidewall of the valve body. The apparatus can include a first and second valve core sleeved within the valve body. The first valve core can be a cylinder including a first aperture in a cylindrical sidewall and a second aperture in a top base-wall. The second valve core can be a cylinder including a third aperture in a cylindrical sidewall and a fourth aperture in a bottom base-wall. The first and second valve cores can be removable from the valve body and radially rotatable within the valve body. The second valve core can be positioned stacked upon the first valve core to align the second aperture and the fourth aperture.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system to regulate fluid flow having a light switch that controls a light, wherein the light switch is in electrical communication with a wireless transmitter; and at least one valve interposed on at least one fluid supply line wherein said at least one valve is normally closed, cutting off the flow of fluid in the at least one fluid supply line, wherein the at least one valve is in electrical communication with a wireless receiver such that when the light switch is activated the wireless transmitter signals the wireless receiver to open the valve, allowing flow of fluid in the fluid supply line. The present invention also provides another system using a photocell switch to actuate the valve.

Abstract: A leak prevention device is provided for use in operation with a fill valve with a fill valve arm in a toilet tank. The device may comprise a pivotable locking lever having a first portion positioned to pivot into and out of contact with the fill valve arm or an extension thereof. The fill valve arm affects actuation of the fill valve to modulate fluids from entering the toilet tank, wherein the pivotable locking lever is operable to contact or is capable of contacting the fill valve arm thereby prohibiting the operation of the fill valve.

Abstract: A detachable handle assembly for lifting and transporting a faceplate of a closet carrier system for a water closet includes a handle body; at least one arm extending from the handle body; at least one hook extending from the at least one arm; and at least one latch movably attached to the at least one arm proximate to the at least one hook.

Abstract: A connecting node for metallic structures, specifically for structures based on props or pillars (1) wherewith cross beams (2) are associated, wherein said pillars (1) incorporate rosettes (3) separated by a predetermined distance, each of which having a polygonal window (31) and at least one circular hole (32); while the beams (2) include on their edges a fork (4) having a stub (41) with a polygonal configuration that projects from the lower side and has a configuration equivalent to the window (31) and at least one hole (42) in correspondence with the hole (32) of the rosettes (3); the foregoing in anticipation that a fork (4) will be fitted into a pair of rosettes (3) without possibility of sideways movement of the beam (2) and, once the structure is assembled, that it will be immobilised by means of at least one screw (6) which, passing through holes (32) and (42), establishes the definitive connection.

Abstract: A support structure having a horizontal surface such as a deck or stage, the support structure having first and second modules which are interconnected together, the interconnection comprising a connector assembly having a first member with a vertically extending recess formed within a bottom wall thereof, the recess being bounded by first and second interior walls which each have a protrusion extending inwardly within the recess, and a second member comprising a U-shaped element having a base, first and second legs, each of the legs having an interior and an exterior wall with one of the legs having a recess formed in each of the interior and exterior walls such that the first leg sidingly fits within the recess formed within the first member and the second leg extends upwardly adjacent one of the first and second side walls to receive and support an adjacent module.

Abstract: A clip for facilitating installation of foam insulation boards in a building structure. The clip comprises a body, a spacer and a foot for holding the insulation board, and a connection region for attachment of the clip to a building structural member. The clip is designed to ensure proper ventilation and greatly easy the proper installation of rigid foam insulation.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a vessel, a first vertical support, a second vertical support, and a series of insulating panels. The first vertical support and the second vertical support are fixated to the vessel such that the first vertical support is spaced apart from the second vertical support. Each of the insulating panels in the series of insulating panels is supported between the first vertical support and the second vertical support. Moreover, each insulating panel in the series of insulating panels slidably overlaps one or more adjacent insulating panels in the series of insulating panels.

Abstract: A wooden frame truss with enhanced fire resistance is provided and includes an upper chord extending along a longitudinal axis, a lower chord disposed below the upper chord and extending along a vertically displaced, parallel axis, a plurality of supports attached between the upper and lower chords, and a plurality of metal gusset plates securing the supports to the chords. At least one wallboard batten strip is attached to an underside of the lower chord, the strip being constructed and arranged so that the strip defines a ledge extending from each side of the lower chord.

Abstract: A fire-resistance angle piece and related assemblies include at least one multi-layer portion, which can provide an insulation space and/or a sacrificial layer of the angle piece. The angle piece can comprise vent openings to a space between adjacent layers of the angle piece. In some configurations, adjacent layers of the angle piece can be sealed to one another, such as along an edge portion that can be opposite the vent openings (if present) and/or a fold of the angle piece or other closed end that creates adjacent layers. Intumescent may or may not be included on the angle piece.

Abstract: A block and method for constructing a decorative wall includes a plurality of substrate blocks each having one or more grooved or roughened surfaces for receiving a deformable adhesive member that secures an ornamental member to the substrate blocks. The decorative wall includes a predetermined configuration formed from a plurality of substrate blocks that include one or more predetermined configurations that enable a person to build a decorative wall, which can include one or more bends.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are support column structures which can be used to support bridges, buildings or other structures. In some cases, a support column structure can be deconstructable and include one or more removable elements. In some cases, a support column structure can include shape memory alloy reinforcing bars. In some cases, a removable element of a support column structure can include an engineered cementitious composite. In some cases, a removable element includes one or more sleeves to separate an engineered cementitious composite from one or more shape memory alloy reinforcing bars. Methods include assembling and disassembling a support column structure.

Abstract: A rebar structure includes a plurality of column longitudinal bars to be connected to a beam. The yield point or the 0.2% proof stress of at least a portion the column longitudinal bars is larger than the yield point or the 0.2% proof stress of a normal reinforcing bar defined by JIS G 3112.

Abstract: A rebar structure includes a plurality of column longitudinal bars to be connected to a beam. The yield point or the 0.2% proof stress of at least a portion the column longitudinal bars is larger than the yield point or the 0.2% proof stress of a normal reinforcing bar defined by JIS G 3112.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved method of making cornice assemblies and other trim members utilizing the process of pultrusion. The cornice assemblies and the other than members made by the method of the present invention exhibit superior strength to weight ratios, low expansion and contraction due to changes in temperature and humidity, as well being less labor intensive to install.

Abstract: Provided is an improved multi-function expansion joint filler which combines the functions of building element spacer, surface finishing screed, masking attachment tape, sealant groove creation, and sealant groove backing material into a single strip for simplified sealing of building cladding joints, intersections or wall penetrations such as windows, doors, or other exterior facade penetration.

Abstract: Floor panel, more particularly a laminate floor panel, which, at least at two opposite edges (2-3-4-5), is provided with coupling parts (6-7-8-9), whereby this floor panel (1), at its decorative side, forms an imitation of wood, from which, by means of a tool, wood portions have been removed from the surface, more particularly forms an imitation of so-called scraped wood, and whereby this floor panel (1) comprises a decor (10) representing a wood pattern (18), a top layer (11) on the basis of synthetic material (12), and an underlying substrate (13), whether or not composed of several layers or parts, characterized in that the floor panel (1), in the surface over which the decor (10) extends, is provided with embossed portions (19 and/or 20) continuing up into the aforementioned substrate (13), whereby these embossed portions (19 and/or 20) are at least applied in order to imitate the aforementioned removed wood portions.

Abstract: Provided is a base isolation floor structure containing a base isolation flame containing plural flames, and plural base isolation bearings that support the base isolation flame, in which the base isolation bearing contains a base isolation structure that has plural rolling member and is disposed horizontally movably freely on a floor surface, a connecting member that is disposed above the base isolation structure and is connected to the base isolation flame, an elastic plate member that is disposed between the connecting member and the base isolation structure, and a rod member having one end thereof that extends downward and is fixed to the base isolation structure, and the other end thereof that extends upward and is inserted with an allowance into a through hole formed in the connecting member.

Abstract: A material handling system for the disposal of materials in multi-floor buildings. The material handling system has one or more main chutes each having one or more sets of loading stations, queue chutes, and gates. The queue chutes store material to be disposed, which is held back from entering into the main chute by the gate. The material is loaded into the queue chute via an opening in the loading station. The opening of the gates is controlled using a material handling system controller, which is controlled via a control panel or automatically using a timer or based upon the output of one or more level sensors that can determine the fullness of the queue chutes. The main chutes can have primary gates to allow for safe maintenance of the system. The loading stations can have secondary access to the main chutes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a formwork anchor receptacle as well as to a formwork anchor which are used in the field of construction. Furthermore, the invention relates to a formwork element. The formwork anchor receptacle is adapted to receive an anchor rod provided to connect formwork elements. The formwork anchor receptacle comprises a section with an opening for insertion of an anchor rod and a spherical section for providing support against a formwork element.

Abstract: A barrier safety gate is provided which flexes and moves apart in order to receive the vertical path of motion of forks of a fork lift for loading and unloading from a raised platform. The barrier safety gate includes a first and a second pair of opening, flexible guidance members having a default, closed position and an opening, flexible path of motion. In particular, each pair of guidance members are laterally aligned to flex apart to receive the width of each respective fork of the fork lift which provides an opening force through their vertical paths of motion.

Abstract: A fabric formed footing has a column retainer assembly with a post socket and a post socket base. The column retainer assembly is a rigid structural member. A base plate is connected to the post socket. The base plate has a base plate underside opposing a base plate top surface. The base plate is connected to the post socket at the base plate top surface. A moment leg is connected to the base plate. The moment leg is connected to the base plate underside. The moment leg has a moment leg horizontal section, a moment leg vertical section, and a bend between the moment leg horizontal section and the moment leg vertical section. The moment leg vertical section is the portion of the moment leg that is connected to the base plate underside.

Abstract: An adjustable strut having a locking mechanism configured to removably-secure a pair of telescopic structural members to one another when positioned in a contracted configuration for transport and storage. Further, the locking mechanism allows for fast and intuitive unlocking of the pair of telescopic structural members for adjustment of a length of the strut for structural bracing.

Abstract: A prestressed concrete roof for a cylindrical tank is provided with a plurality of prestressed concrete (PC) steel members which are disposed side by side in a circumferential direction at an outer circumferential side of a discoid roof and each of which extends in a radial direction, in which the plurality of PC steel members are made up of both arm parts of folded PC steel members that are folded so as to be open to the outer circumferential side of the roof in a plan view.

Abstract: Apparatus for allowing ventilation as usual for underground tunnels through a ventilation shaft opening to atmosphere yet preventing underground flooding from surface waters pouring through the grate, comprises an assembly that fits within the ventilation shaft and includes one or more panels held in an upright home position that allows ventilation as usual but is releasable to rotationally gravitate to a lower sealing position closing a passage between the ventilation shaft and atmosphere to prevent water from entering the underground tunnels. A panel position indicator moves from a hidden position to a visible position with lowering of the panels to visually signify that the panels are lowered and that flooding protection is activated.

Abstract: An urn vault includes a base and a top portion which has one or more side walls, wherein the side walls protrude downward. Each opposing side wall is bonded length-wise to each adjoining side or to itself, creating a seamless cast top portion open at the bottom that lowers onto the base. Attached to the base are guide rails, bonded equidistant from the outside base edge on all sides of the base. This “rail system” is the fastening guide for the top portion which lowers onto the base, wherein the inside of the side walls interact with the outside edges of the four guide rails. In certain embodiments, the urn vault may be comprised of one or a combination of polymers. A system is further included.

Abstract: Devices for accumulating material within a limited space, such that at most insignificant amount of material leaves the device prior to the device being at full capacity. One embodiment comprises an expandable structure to be filled, comprising a material receiving member for receiving expansible material, such that the expansible material is inserted into the member and expands within the member prior to part of the material exiting the material receiving member into another member, wherein the expansible material expands and rigidizes within the material receiving member and within the another member to form a rigid structure having a required form.

Abstract: An apparatus including a first rail and a first locking strip, each having a first opening, and a first picket, having a first slot. The first locking strip may be inserted into the first rail so that the first openings of the first rail and the first locking strip align in a non locked state. At least part of the first picket may be inserted into the first openings of the first locking strip and the first rail, when the first openings of the first locking strip and the first rail are aligned in the non locked state. The first locking strip is configured to slide into a locked state in which part of the first locking strip is within the first slot of the first picket, while the first locking strip is within the first rail, and while the first picket is inserted in the first rail.

Abstract: An apparatus including a first picket having a first slot on a first side of the first picket and a second slot on a second side which opposes the first side of the first picket. The apparatus may further include a first locking strip having including a first opening including a first section having a first width and a second section having a second width, wherein the first width is larger than the second width. The apparatus may further include a first railing having a first opening and a second opening, wherein the first opening of the railing is substantially perpendicular to the second opening of the first railing. The first locking strip may be adapted to be inserted into the first opening in the first railing, and slid into the first railing and used to lock the first picket with respect to the first railing.

Abstract: A method of constructing a fence comprising encircling one or more of the posts with supporting brackets which support railing members for securing to the post. The supporting brackets allowing for repositioning of the rail before securing. The supporting brackets further being conducive to welding, drilling, or use of adhesives in securing the railing to the post.

Abstract: An outer operating device for a door lock includes a mounting plate mounted to an outer side of a door. A driving wheel is pivotably mounted in a mounting seat fixed to the mounting plate. A driving member is pivotably mounted in the mounting seat and meshes with the driving wheel. A distal end of the driving member is operably connected to a latch of a latch device. A handle is pivotably mounted to the mounting seat and includes a lever. A movable block is slideably received in the driving wheel and includes a notch. When a pressing end of the lever is not aligned with the notch of the movable block, the latch can be retracted to an unlatching position by pivoting the handle. When the notch is aligned with the notch of the movable block, the latch cannot be retracted by pivoting the handle.

Abstract: A key assembly is disclosed. The key assembly may have a blade with a head portion, a shank, and a transition region connecting the head portion to the shank. The key assembly may also have a head configured to receive the blade. The head may have a shoulder located at the transition region to limit engagement of the head with the blade, and at least one tang located at an end of the head opposite the shoulder. The at least one tang may be configured to engage a recess located within a side of the head portion and inhibit removal of the head from the blade.

Abstract: A keyless lock system includes not only an electromagnetic switch system, a fingerprint identification system, but also included a combination code system though a Bluetooth wireless connection to a smart phone or external device. The electromagnetic switch system can secure a cabinet or any lock. The system can mainly be secured by the force and vibration from outside of cabinet. The fingerprint identification provides the lock device an easy operation without a key. The combination code can be used on the device of the keypad and used on the smartphone though a wireless Bluetooth connection. The combination code can be reset by smart phone or external device. A changeable battery and power supply system will keep the system information at date without losing the memory if the system lost power.

Abstract: A restraint system for use in police vehicles. The restraint system includes an elongated bar that can be mounted in a horizontal orientation in an elevated position on the divider between the front interior of the vehicle and the rear interior of the vehicle. One or more chains are connected at a first end to the elongated bar and include a locking cuff on a second end thereof. In operation, the chain of a pair of handcuffs worn by a person being detained in the rear of the vehicle can be positioned within the locking cuff of the restraint system. This serves to further restrain the person being detained, and positions the person's hands in a raised position such that they are visible by the police officers within the front of the vehicle.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arresting element (30) for a blocking element (20) of a locking device of a vehicle door (100), with a fixing area (31) for fixing the arresting element (30) at the locking device, a sensor area (33) for detecting a deformation of a door panel (101, 102) of the vehicle, particularly an inner door panel (102), which is directed towards the interior of the vehicle, and an arresting area (35) for arresting the blocking element (20).